WORSHIP WITH US
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.
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 heathern@hamblenpres.org.

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
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!
VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9 AM SUNDAYS) (click here to view)
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP SERVICE (click here to view)
VIEW HPPC'S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT (click here to view)
SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
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/.
WOULD YOU LIKE PASTORAL CARE OR A VISIT?
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. 
THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Join Us This Sunday
as We Celebrate Moms and Our Graduating Seniors!

Our youth director, Mitchel Pierce, will present our graduating seniors with a gift during worship this Sunday and announce the senior scholarship recipients. We will also pray for our seniors and moms. Following worship, there will be coffee hour and a fun "Friends and Family" photo booth for you to capture a memory with your mom, graduate, or anyone else!
VBS Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers for this summer’s VBS, Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness, June 27 - July 1, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Please consider helping with VBS this year. Many hands are needed to make this event successful. You can register to volunteer at bit.ly/HPPCVBS2022. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe Bruce at joeb@hamblenpres.org, 509-385-0626 (office), or 509-954-3041 (cell). 

If you have not yet registered your child for VBS, there is still time. We are so excited about the registration response we have received already. Registrations are brisk, so reserve your spot now at bit.ly/HPPCVBS2022. This VBS is going to be Monumental!
Attention Ushers/Greeters

We are revamping our usher and greeter volunteer positions. Read below to see how you might be involved!

Greeters
Anyone who would like to assist in greeting and passing out bulletins on Sunday mornings is encouraged to sign up as a greeter at hamblenpres.org/signup. A greeter does not have to unlock doors or be in charge, but may help with the offering and tidying the pews after worship. A Head Usher will be available to assist and answer questions. Anyone can be a welcoming greeter!

Head Ushers
The Head Usher is the primary go-to person in the narthex on Sunday mornings. In addition to greeting folks and performing some basic tasks, the Head Usher organizes, instructs, and assists the acolytes and greeters. A reorientation meeting has been scheduled for past Head Ushers as well as anyone who would like to volunteer in this capacity moving forward. The meeting will take place in the sanctuary at 10:15 on Sunday, May 22. Jaime Seaburg will help us brush up on some important items (like fire-alarm procedures!) as well as go over some procedures that are new in the last two years.
Remember Your Name Tag

If you wear your name tag on Sunday during the month of May, you and your family will each receive a kiss….(candy that is).

Name tags help us get to know each other better. Wear yours and get a sweet treat!
Youth Ministries Update

There will be no Oasis or Caravan groups meeting May 8 or 9.
WE ARE HIRING
Worship Director Staff Search

We are searching for a Director of Worship Arts. See more information at hamblenpres.org/jointheteam.
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.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:
THURSDAY, May 5
9 AM Portable Projects
7 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, May 6
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
5:30 PM Caravan Overnighter

SUNDAY, May 8
7:30 AM Zoom Sunday AM Bible Study
9 AM In-Person/Online Worship Service
No Oasis Today

MONDAY, May 9
3:30 PM Girl Scouts
5:30 PM F&A Meeting
6:30 PM Session
No Caravan Today
TUESDAY, May 10
7:30 AM In-Person/Zoom Men’s Bible Study
1 PM Pastor & Program Staff Meeting
6 PM Scout Troop #313

WEDNESDAY, May 11
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Betty’s Group)
5 PM Journey - 1st-5th Grade

THURSDAY, May 12
9 AM Portable Projects
6:30 PM Girl Scout Service Unit 453
7 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, May 13
1 PM Zoom Women’s Bible Study (Gladys' Group)
Camp Spalding 2022 Registration is Open

This summer’s camp schedule can be viewed at campspalding.org/schedule/. To receive a code for 50% off your child’s registration fee, contact Sandy Riebe at sandyr@hamblenpres.org.
HPPC Preschool Registration is Open

Visit our website for more information about days/times and to get your little one signed up: hamblenpres.org/preschool-registration. For more information, contact our Preschool Director, Alicia Powell, at aliciap@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0624.
Book Club

You can join the Book Club for a discussion in person on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. For more information, contact Betty Thompson at bettythomps@aol.com.

2022/2023 Reading List:
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
HOW WE'RE HELPING OTHERS
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 joeb@hamblenpres.org.
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.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES
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.

For information on our children's programs, visit our website or contact our Director of Children's Ministries, Joe Bruce, at joeb@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0626.
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 joeb@hamblenpres.org.
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 mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.
Caravan (6th-8th grade):
Mondays 6:00-7:30 PM
Oasis (9th-12th grade):
Sundays 6:00-8:00
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.
GIVING
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!
CONNECT WITH PASTORS & STAFF
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!

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

Click to email Pastor Jennie Barber, Assoc. Pastor of Care & Outreach, 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 prayer@hamblenpres.org.