Dear Church Family,
It is good to be back in ministry with you. I hope you all received my email earlier this week. If not, you can read it by clicking HERE.
When I returned to the church, I noticed right away all the wonderful acts of Christian service you have engaged in lately. I'm blown away by Hamblen Church and the way your faithfulness expresses itself in our community.
You'll see what I mean as you peruse this e-news.
May God bless each of you. Whatever kind of season you are in right now, may the peace of Christ increase your joy.
Pastor 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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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY |
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The Mission Community Outreach Center wants to thank HPPC for their important continued support! These donations are needed more than ever during the pandemic and have provided essential items as well as some Christmas joy to hundreds of local families. Read more details about how the generosity of HPPC's members has helped so many HERE.
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BITE 2 GO UPDATE
Volunteers have signed up through the end of January to ensure that low-income elementary students do not go hungry over the weekends. The new Sign Up Genius calendar for the rest of the school year can be found HERE. Thank you for your generous Bite2Go donations!
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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.
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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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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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In the past, a blood drive has been held at Hamblen church in February. Many of you like to donate blood and the blood bank bus is easily accessible for you in our church parking lot. However, our church building is still closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We hope you’ll understand that for your safety, we are not having our usual blood drive in February as we’ve done in the past.
We will make a decision about a September drive in late summer of 2021.
You are still welcome to give blood at Vitalant at three local Donation Centers:
- Spokane downtown: 210 W Cataldo Ave
- Spokane North: 10403 N Newport Highway
- Spokane Valley: 12117 E Mission Ave
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STAR WORDS
If you have not yet requested your Star Word, contact Trina in the church office at 448-2909 or trinal@hamblenpres.org and she will send one to you.
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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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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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PLEDGE & GIVING UPDATE
Giving statements for 2020 will go out next week by email (if we have an address on file) and also by snail mail. If you have questions about your giving for 2020 or your pledge for 2021, please ask Heather Notske at 509-385-0627 or heathern@hamblenpres.org.
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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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ALL EVENTS HAPPENING ON ZOOM UNLESS NOTED
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FRIDAY, January 15
1 PM Gladys' Group
SUNDAY, January 17
8:30 AM Sunday AM Bible Study
10 AM Worship Service Live-Stream
10:45 AM Zoom Coffee Hour
2 PM Book Study Group
5 PM Caravan Middle School Youth Group
6 PM Oasis High School Youth Group
TUESDAY, January 19
7:30 AM Men's Breakfast and Bible Study
1 PM Staff Meeting
7 PM Deacon Meeting
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WEDNESDAY, January 20
9:30 AM Wednesday Morning Bible Study
2 PM Betty's Group
6 PM Journey (1st-5th Graders)
THURSDAY, January 21
2 PM Book Club Meeting
FRIDAY, January 22
1 PM Gladys' Group
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HPPC BOOK CLUB
Join the discussion Thursday, January 21, at 2:00 via Zoom on the book, "May: The Hard-Rock Life of Pioneer May Arkwright Hutton by Mary Barmeyer O'brien. May can be purchased HERE.
If you'd like, you can drive by the Hutton residence at 2206 E 17th Ave in Spokane. It was built in 1914 by the Huttons after moving from their Hutton Building in downtown Spokane.
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BOOK STUDY EXTENSION
The 2 PM, Sunday book study on How to Be an Antiracist has been extended. For more information, contact Katie Haney at kabobhaney@hotmail.com. If you are interested in other books about racism and social justice that have been recommended by HPPC members and friends, you can find an annotated list 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 Sunday School continues for 3 to 12-year-olds. Each week there will be fun activities available just for you. You will wonder why a cup of water doesn't pour out when turned over or how a ball doesn't fall out of a funnel when turned upside down? You can find out how it's possible in these fun Sunday School activities. The weekly emails also have fun music videos you can sing and dance to.
JOURNEY – Are you a 1st through 5th grader and like mysteries? Help decode Jesus' parables using Secret Code Breakers' skills with agents Flash and Echo. Join the fun and excitement each week at 6:00 pm. Contact Agent Joe in the HPPC office for the code to join Journey on Zoom.
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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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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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