Dear Church Family,
This Sunday we continue our sermon series Come and See: Unexpected Encounters with Jesus. The people Jesus met throughout the gospels had surprising encounters. Their lives were changed and ours can be too.
During this time of division in our nation, you may still find the prayer-prompt sent earlier in this week useful. Click HERE. This link is a .pdf so it will download to your device.
May God's grace and peace abound with you and your family as we (prayerfully) see the vaccine distributed in the coming months.
Steve
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SERMON SERIES: “Come and See: Unexpected Encounters with Jesus”
Throughout Jesus’ life and ministry, people met him in surprising ways, ways that profoundly impacted their lives. Together, we’ll explore their stories in the gospels and see how we might be called to meet Jesus in new ways.
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HOW WE'RE HELPING THOSE IN NEED |
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GANADO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Through our Covid Fund, we have been assisting the Presbyterian Church in Ganado, AZ on the Navaho Reservation. Pastor CJ Lowe has been delivering food and supplies to his community with our help. The Navaho Reservation is one of the places Covid has hit the hardest in the US. With close-knit families, spread over a large and rugged area, health care access is a huge challenge.
Pastor CJ, a retired state trooper, is currently working at a security firm in Ganado and has been working double shifts because his co-workers are ill with Covid. With the high rates of infections and deaths, Pastor CJ has been providing three or four memorial services weekly. This is in addition to working and delivering supplies and food. A Baptist minister and CJ are the only ones willing to provide this care for the bereaved families.
Thank you for your past and continued support of Ganado Pres, through our Covid Fund.
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"Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat."
Share in God's love for our neighbors in need and come by the HPPC drive thru donation drop off, February 7, 1:00-3:00 PM. Learn more about this program helping local families. To donate online, click HERE and list your donation under "Souper Bowl".
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ONLY ONE DATE REMAINS!
March 25 is the last remaining date to be filled to ensure that low-income elementary students do not go hungry over that weekend. If you would like to sign up for that date, you can do so HERE. Thank you for your generous Bite2Go donations!
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ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
If you have any questions ahead of time, please contact Heather at the church office, heathern@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0627.
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2020 GIVING STATEMENTS EMAILED TODAY!
2020 giving statements have been emailed to you this morning--a physical copy will come in the mail soon. If you have any questions, please contact Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or heathern@hamblenpres.org.
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COVID-19 VACCINE
For those that are interested, the Washington State Department of Health has created a tool to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine on their website. Complete a brief questionnaire through the Phase Finder. If you're eligible, you'll be informed where to receive your vaccine. If you're not eligible, you can provide contact information to receive notification when you are eligible. You can always contact your healthcare provider with questions. Be well!
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THANK YOU
Dear Church Family, I wish to thank all of you who prayed for us, sent cards, called to see how we were doing, and sent contributions in Bill's name....and of course brought food. It is so comforting to be a part of such a caring community. May peace and hope continue to be with each of you.
Janet Jones and family
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BLOOD DRIVE UPDATE
HPPC will not be hosting the usual February blood drive. If you would like to donate blood, visit the Vitalant website to learn how.
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PRESCHOOL STAFF OPENINGS
Hamblen Park Preschool, a ministry of Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, is seeking applicants for the position of Preschool Ministry Director (half-time). For over 30 years, Hamblen Park Preschool has been providing neighborhood children a strong educational experience with an emphasis on developing the whole child physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
Find more information about the director position HERE.
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ALL EVENTS HAPPENING ON ZOOM UNLESS NOTED
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FRIDAY, January 22
1 PM Gladys' Group
1 PM Hand Bells Recording
SUNDAY, January 24
8:30 AM Sunday AM Bible Study
10 AM Worship Service Live-Stream
10:45 AM Zoom Coffee Hour
6 PM Caravan Girl's In-Person Youth Group
7:30 PM Oasis Girl's In-Person Youth Group
MONDAY, January 25
1 PM Hand Bells Recording
6 PM Caravan Boy's In-Person Youth Group
7:30 PM Oasis Boy's In-Person Youth Group
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TUESDAY, January 26
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
12:30 PM Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, January 27
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Betty's Group
6 PM Journey (1st-5th Graders)
THURSDAY, January 28
11:30 AM PINW Leadership Zoom Retreat
FRIDAY, January 29
1 PM Gladys' Group
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LATEST FROM THE MOE FAMILY |
For an update from Eric and Betsey Moe and an invitation to join a VIRTUAL CHOCOLATE TASTING featuring four hand-crafted Guatemalan/Nicaraguan chocolate bars sent to your home, click HERE. To register for the Virtual Chocolate Tasting, click HERE.
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VIRTUAL TOUR OF LAKE GARDA
How about a warm, sunny bicycle ride along Lake Garda, Italy? Joe Bruce is trying to determine the interest in a virtual Zoom exercise session using your stationary bike or treadmill and computer or tablet. You can find more details about this fun opportunity HERE or by contacting Joe at 509-954-3041 or joeb@hamblenpres.org.
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HPPC BOOK CLUB
Join the discussion Thursday, February 18, at 2:00 via Zoom on the book, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (Movie Tie-In): Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers It can be purchased HERE.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES |
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JAM (Jesus and Me) & EDGE (Everyday God Encounters)
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
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JOURNEY (Wednesday Evening Program for 1st-5th Graders)
JAM and EDGE are back in 2021 for 3 to 12-year-olds! Activities will be connected to the sermon series; "Come and See: Unexpected Encounters with Jesus". This week come and see as Jesus encounters a woman that touches his clothing and is healed. She had an unexpected encounter with Jesus.
JOURNEY continues this Wednesday, January 20, with the new study series Bible Science. Joe will show you a liquid magnet at work. The Bible focus this week, Jesus calls his first disciples. The disciples were drawn to Jesus much like the liquid magnet is drawn to another magnet.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES (6th-12th GRADE)
If you have a child in 6th-12th grade and are not receiving weekly emails about youth events, email our Director of Student Ministries, Mitchel Pierce, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org. For more information about our youth programs, visit our website.
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YOUTH MINISTRIES IN-PERSON MEETINGS
After much prayerful consideration and discernment, starting January 24th and 25th, the youth will begin meeting in person through individual small groups! We’re taking every necessary precaution and are so excited to see students’ faces once more for games, intentional community, and time to dive into the word. Click HERE for a full statement from Mitchel Pierce, our Director of Student Ministries.
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GIVE YOUR TIME/TALENT/TREASURE |
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SNOW PATROL
If you would like to sign up in advance for a specific day that you would be willing to snow blow our sidewalks, We would love to hear from you! We have a snowblower, shovels, and de-icer. Training can be provided! Sign up for one day this season or volunteer for multiple days--your choice! If interested, contact Heather Notske at heathern@hamblenpres.org or 509-385-0627.
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DO YOU HAVE A HEART
TO SHARE CHRIST'S LOVE
AND WALK ALONGSIDE PEOPLE
AS THEY JOURNEY THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES?
You're invited to consider joining the Congregational Care Team. This team provides one-to-one contact and encouragement for people in the congregation experiencing a critical situation in life. Team members give compassionate care, providing the ministry of listening, prayer, and, when needed, connecting people with resources. Please let Pastor Jennie know if you are interested in this ministry opportunity (jennieb@hamblenpres.org).
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PC(USA) PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING
The Peace & Global Witness Offering encourages the church to cast off anxiety and fear, discord and division, and embrace our God's mission of reconciliation to those around the corner and around the world. This is an offering that is collected locally, then distributed both locally and internationally.
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SUPPORT THE ONGOING MISSION OF HPPC WITH YOUR
TITHES AND 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
Even though the HPPC office isn't open in the traditional sense, we are here for you! You can set up a phone or Zoom appointment with pastors and staff by clicking on the link below to email them. Our cell numbers are also listed. Please reach out!
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