In the gospel of Mark, scenes on the water serve as critical moments of growth in faith for the disciples. This Sunday, we'll look at one of these water stories and discover how it encourages us to have faith while we are in the water.

We are now offering a 9:00 AM Sunday morning in-person worship service; No Registration Required. We will be live-streaming the service on YouTube at the same time for those who wish to participate remotely (it will remain online if you would like to watch it later).

Join us this Saturday, April 24, at 10 AM to continue the clean up of our flower beds and grounds! Bring a rake, clippers if you have them, and gloves. This shouldn't take more than an hour. No need to RSVP, just show up Saturday in the south parking lot (by the youth room). Hope to see you there!

Katie Stark invites you to attend her ordination service on Saturday, May 1, at 3:00 PM. You may attend in person or watch a live-stream on YouTube. Read a message from Katie HERE.

Are you ready to be involved as a volunteer in worship again? If so, we'd love to have you! If you enjoy greeting folks at worship, you would make a great usher! You can sign up as an usher HERE or contact the church office at 509-385-0619.

If your 5th or 6th grader has been trained as an acolyte, you can sign up an acolyte for a Sunday HERE. If you have a current or soon-to-be 4th grader, keep your eyes out for an upcoming acolyte training session! If you have any questions, you can contact Kyla Fague at [email protected].

The Men's Bible Study group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Social distancing is practiced and masks are worn. Currently, no breakfast is served. For those that wish to continue meeting through Zoom, that will be available simultaneously. For more information, contact Joe Bruce at [email protected].

Grab a pair of sandals, your bathrobe, and your sense of adventure, then get ready to escape with the Israelites! At Wilderness Escape VBS, June 28 - July 2, 9:00 AM - Noon, we'll meet Moses, hang out with the Israelites, and join their amazing adventure of trusting God in the wilderness. For more information and to register, click HERE or contact Joe at [email protected] or 509-954-3041.

Please prayerfully consider volunteering to help with Vacation Bible School this year. The kids are inviting you to join them on an adventure with Wilderness Escape VBS June 28-July 2, 9 AM-Noon. Volunteers are needed as teachers, guides, music leaders, games leaders, and more. Please contact Joe Bruce at 509-954-3041 or [email protected] with any questions or go HERE to sign up as a volunteer. Thank you!

The Adult Christian Education Committee is currently working on topics and speakers for 2021-22. If you have a special interest you would like to have presented, or a speaker with an expertise you would like to have covered, please send suggestions to one of the following people by clicking on his or her name: Heather Notske or Mike Aleman.

Through their Christian summer camp programs, Camp Spalding provides a chance for thousands of young people from greater Spokane and North Idaho to get away from the daily routine, spend a week with an outstanding, fun staff of mature role models, and experience the adventurous life God intends for us. This year registration opens April 15. Once again, our Deacons are providing a 50% scholarship for any student attending. Prior to registering, obtain a Scholarship Code from Sandy Riebe at [email protected]. You can view this year’s Camp Spalding schedule and register using the Scholarship Code at campspalding.org.

We're looking forward to a great year. Visit https://www.hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration to complete our online registration forms. Contact Interim Director Lisa Holmes at [email protected] with questions.

Spring Cleaning? Free Rein Therapeutic Riding is having a community drop off day in the Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church parking lot on May 15th from 10am to Noon. Drop off gently used, unwanted clothing and household items to help with this fundraiser. Click HERE for additional information or email [email protected].

The Congregation Care Team offers a ministry of giving baby blankets and Bibles to newborns of HPPC.  This outreach is intended to welcome our little ones with love and affirmation of our commitment to be part of our community of faith.

Have you welcomed a new addition to your family during this last year of the pandemic?  Are you expecting a little one in the coming months?  Please contact Kathleen Seppi with your news at [email protected].

February 17-April 24, join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. This Lenten season, please give generously and DONATE HERE to One Great Hour of Sharing. Learn more at pcusa.org.

Join the discussion Thursday, May 20th, at 2:00 via Zoom on the book, The Day the World Came to Town by Jim Defede. It can be purchased HERE.

To receive a Zoom link and more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected]

For information on our children's programs, visit our website or contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Joe Bruce, at [email protected] or 509-385-0626.

We’re back for weekly in-person small groups! Bring a mask and a friend, and join us for some games and Jesus time. Click HERE for a full statement and plan from Mitchel Pierce, our Director of Student Ministries. Don’t hesitate to contact him with any questions or concerns at [email protected]. Visit our website's youth page at hamblenpres.org/youth.

To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.

We are here for you! Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. You can connect with pastors and staff by clicking on a link below to email them. Our cell numbers are also listed. Please reach out!

Click to email Pastor Steve Watts, Pastor, Head of Staff, or call/text: (509) 251-0366

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Interim Associate Pastor, or call/text: (206) 794-0689

Click to email Heather Notske, Dir. of Operations & Group Ministry, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

Click to email Joe Bruce, Director of Children's Ministries, or call/text: (509) 954-3041

Click to email Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, or call/text: (206) 739-6126

Click to email Kyla Fague, Interim Worship Director, or call/text: (509) 270-6848

Click to email Trina Limbaugh, Administrative Assistant, or call the office: (509) 448-2909 ext. 101

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].