Join us for In-Person Worship on Sunday Mornings at 9 AM!
- Masks optional.
- Nursery care provided.
- Communion served in factory-sealed packets the first Sunday of the month.
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New to Hamblen?
Are you interested in becoming a member? Mark your calendar for an upcoming Welcome Brunch at Pastor Steve's house and New Member Class: God's Mission Has a Church. Childcare is available upon request. To RSVP or for more information, contact Heather Notske at [email protected].
May 15, at 10:15 AM - Welcome Brunch at Pastor Steve's house
May 22, at 10:30 AM - New Member Class: God's Mission Has a Church
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Masks Are Optional
Since coronavirus cases are declining and considering the recent announcements from Governor Inslee, masks are now optional in the church building. However, we will have a special masked-only section in the Sanctuary for those of us who may prefer that for any reason (for example: personal feelings of safety, an upcoming medical procedure, a compromised immune system). Please feel free to continue to wear a mask if you choose. We continue to pray for our world and all those impacted by the pandemic. We are grateful that the crisis is beginning to move toward an endemic phase. Looking forward to some smiling faces this Sunday!
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Support People Impacted by the Crisis in Ukraine
We pray for peace. We watch with growing concern as geopolitical tensions and violence rise. We trust God in all things, but our hearts break for those most impacted. We have had a lot of people ask about ways to help those affected by the Ukraine/Russia conflict. If you would like to help, visit presbyterianmission.org/donate/OG999999/.
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WOULD YOU LIKE PASTORAL CARE OR A VISIT? |
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Throughout Covid, pastors and members of the congregational care team have continued our ministry of visiting and offering care. However, care and visits are now complicated. Institutional rules and safety precautions can even prevent visitations. If you would like a visit or call, please reach out any time. We are proactive in visiting people, but we also need to hear from anyone who would like a connection so that we don’t miss anyone in need. The pastors can be reached by email, cell phone, or through the church office. Hamblen is a church family. May the Lord continue to connect us with one another in safe ways even during the pandemic. |
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Portable Projects
Portable Projects has resumed meeting every Thursday morning, 9:00-11:00, in Room 4. For more information, contact Claudia Wilhelm at [email protected] or 509-448-0702.
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Book Club Meets Today
You can join the Book Club for a discussion either in person or via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at [email protected].
2022/2023 Reading List:
April 21: Girl Waits With Gun by Amy Stewart
May 19: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes
October 20: When the Meadowlark Sings by Nedra Sterry
November 17: The Bible’s Plot by Ken Onstot
January 19: When We Were Young and Brave by Hazel Gaynor
February 16: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
March 16: When the Last Leaf Falls by Bill Myers
April 20: War Bonds by Cindy Hval
May 18: Horseback Honeymoon by Dorothy Ballard, Ellen and Quincy Scott
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Youth Ministry Reminder
Oasis will meet for a small group hangout tomorrow, Friday, April 22.
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Reserve Your Spot for Vacation Bible School 2022
This summer’s VBS, Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness, is just around the corner, June 27 - July 1, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. We are so excited about the registration response we have received in the last week. Registrations are brisk! You can visit bit.ly/HPPCVBS2022 to register your child now.
Please also consider volunteering to help with VBS this year. Many hands are needed to make this event successful. You can register to volunteer at the link above. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe Bruce at [email protected], 509-385-0626 (office), or 509-954-3041 (cell). This VBS is going to be Monumental! |
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Worship Director Staff Search
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Looking for Adult Nursery Workers
We are looking for a few adult (over 18) workers for the nursery. This is a paid position. For more information, please contact Joe Bruce at 509-385-0626.
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Office Hours
Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 9 AM to Noon. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.
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All events meet in person unless otherwise noted: |
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THURSDAY, April 21
9 AM Portable Projects
2 PM Book Club
FRIDAY, April 22
11 AM Rozanne Winters Memorial
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
6 PM Oasis Small Group Hangout
SUNDAY, April 24
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
10:15 AM Searching for Sunday Book Group
12:30 PM Rod Walker Memorial Service
5 PM Oasis Band Practice
6 PM Oasis Youth Group
MONDAY, April 25
3:30 PM Girl Scouts
5 PM Caravan Band Practice
6 PM Caravan Youth Group
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TUESDAY, April 26
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men’s Bible Study
1 PM Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313
WEDNESDAY, April 27
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Betty’s Group)
5 PM Journey - 1st-5th Grade
THURSDAY, April 28
9 AM Portable Projects
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
FRIDAY, April 29
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
SATURDAY, April 30
3:30 PM Pat Torgerson Memorial
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Intergenerational Guatemala Mission Trip
Registration Deadline is April 24
We’re so excited for the opportunity to partner with our friends at CEDEPCA (including Betsey and Eric Moe!) and La Libertad School! This is an exciting opportunity to have a unique cross-cultural experience and come alongside our brothers and sisters in Latin America.
- Trip will be open to anyone who is 14 or older and has completed their freshman year of high school. Any adults in the congregation, high school students, parents of students, everyone is invited!
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Trip will be from Saturday, August 13, through Saturday, August 20.
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Deadline for registration is April 24. For more information, contact Mitchel Pierce at [email protected].
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Camp Spalding 2022 Registration is Open
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HPPC Preschool Registration is Open
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Shirts & Shorts Drive - Liberty Park Preschool
It’s SPRING and that means it’s time for the Liberty Park Community Development Center Shirts and Shorts Drive. If you would like to participate, sign up for specific gender/size combinations HERE. Simply place your items in a one-gallon ziplock bag with the gender/size labeled and visible in the bag. Drop your clothing donation in the labeled box inside the foyer of the church. You can also make monetary donations earmarked for Neighborhood Outreach and we will shop for you. Drop monetary donations in the offering plate on Sundays. Donations are due by Sunday, May 1.
You can read the testimonial about one impact the center has had on a family in their community HERE. If you have any questions, call Karen Kelly at (509) 599-7518 or Kristin Markham at (509) 209-6500. We appreciate your commitment to this project.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
A church neighbor is looking for a rental/housemate situation. If you would like to know more, please contact the office at [email protected] or 509-385-0619.
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Miss Marge Fund
Marge and Tom Cusworth have been longtime supporters of children at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church. Marge passed away November 2021. In memory of Miss Marge, the Miss Marge Fund for children’s ministries has been established by Tom. Through this fund, children at Hamblen will hear about Jesus’ love for them long into the future. Tom invites others to contribute to the Miss Marge Fund. You can contact Heather Notske or Sandy Riebe in the HPPC office at 509-448-2909 for details.
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Moran Vista Ministry Opportunities
We need worship leaders for once-a-month Sunday worship services at Moran Vista. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Worship leadership needs include a musician, a song leader, and someone to provide an inspiring reading or a simple sermon.
If you would like more information or would like to volunteer for these Moran Vista ministries, contact Joe Bruce at his desk, 509-385-0626. You can also email [email protected].
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Bite2Go
Volunteers may sign up HERE for delivery of Bite2Go food kits to Hamblen Elementary. We are again supporting 20 students with Bite2Go take-home meal supplements this school year. Your support has been tremendous the last several years and we look forward to your continued commitment. Volunteers are needed to pick up food at 2nd Harvest and drop off at Hamblen Elementary. Monetary donations help fund the program, which is $5.00 per week, per student. For those who wish to give support through monetary donations, please designate them for ‘Bite2go’. You can find instructions and a map to Second Harvest HERE. For questions, call Karen Kelly at 509-599-7518. Thank you for committing to this ministry.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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JAM (Jesus and Me)
Children's Sunday School
J.A.M. Sunday School is in person right after the Children’s Sermon during worship. Face masks will be utilized. This year our theme is “Heroes of the Bible”. Three-year-old through 1st-grade children will gather in self contained classrooms using Augsburg Fortress curriculum to learn about their favorite Bible hero. Second grade through fifth grade continue their fun using the rotation model. Each week students will investigate a Bible hero as they rotate through food, games, computer, video, and science sites throughout the building.
Journey (Wednesday Evening Program for 1st-5th Graders)
Journey meets Wednesday evenings, 5:00 to 7:00pm. Mike Rose and team bring back those wonderful dinners. Karen Kelly brings all her teaching skills into play during our games time. We will have games, Bible study, highs and lows for the week, and laughter. A weekly donation of $4.00 is asked to help support some of the Journey activities. You are encouraged to bring a friend.
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Children's Ministries Volunteer Opportunities
You can sign up HERE to help with J.A.M. Sunday School, Wednesday evening Journey program, or other volunteer opportunities that impact children. For questions, please contact Joe Bruce at [email protected].
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Youth Ministries (6th-12th Grades)
Come join us for a hangout, games, and some Jesus time! For more information on our youth programs, visit our website's youth page at hamblenpres.org/youth. For questions, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Student Ministries, at [email protected].
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Caravan (6th-8th grade):
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM
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Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Sundays 6:00-8:00
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Sunday Donuts!
Come grab a snack! Immediately following the service on most Sundays, our middle schoolers and high schoolers meet in the youth room for donuts and a chill hangout time.
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Support the Ongoing Mission of HPPC with Your Tithes & Offerings
To make a donation to HPPC (one-time or recurring gift) you may do so HERE.
Thank you for choosing to support our mission to grow active followers of Jesus Christ
and build his community!
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CONNECT WITH PASTORS & STAFF |
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Connect with Pastors & Staff
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!
To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to [email protected].
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