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TONIGHT! Maundy Thursday, April 17

"Come to the Table" Worship and Reflection - 6:00-8:00 PM

The word “Maundy,” derived from the Latin “mandatum” meaning “commandment,” refers to John 13:34: “A new command I give you: Love one another.” Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper just prior to his arrest. It was the last evening the disciples would spend with Jesus. It was at this table where they received the command to love, were shocked by having their feet washed by their Lord and King, and where Jesus predicted their betrayal.

This Thursday evening we are trying something new! Instead of a traditional worship service, worship stations will be set up throughout the church that you can visit at your own pace, in whichever order you choose. Each station has an activity that gives an opportunity to reflect on the hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion:

Sanctuary--Taize Worship and The Lord's Supper--Listen to music, pray, and receive communion.

Fellowship Hall--Labyrinth--Experience a prayer tool used by many religious traditions throughout the world. Meditate on a passage of scripture or a question as you follow the labyrinth's path.

Skylight Room--The Cross--Reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus while reading scripture and focusing your attention on a large cross. Pray over a cloth and hang it on the cross.

Room 1--Prayer Collage--Get creative and design a collage (or write a journal entry or poem or ...?) with images that symbolize the last days and experience of Jesus OR whatever resonates with you in the moment.

Chapel--Stations of the Cross--Spend time with a series of images that depict Christ's journey to the cross. Reflection questions and prayers are provided.

We hope you will encounter Jesus, our living Lord, who invites you to spend an evening around the Table: reflecting, listening, joining, loving.

Good Friday, April 18

Worship Service—7 PM

Director of Next Gen Ministries, Mitchel Pierce, will preach on John 10:16-19 and 28-30. This service will feature our Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, and guest musicians.

Easter Sunday, April 20

Worship Services—9 and 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt—10:00

Rejoice and celebrate our risen Lord at your choice of two services: 9:00 and 10:30 AM. Both services are identical with our Chancel Choir and guest musicians. Children are invited to bring their own baskets for an outdoor egg hunt between services.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study:

Fakers, Faith, Freedom, Fruit: Core Messages from the book of Galatians



The apostle Paul doesn’t mince words in his letter to the church he founded in Galatia. Theological, spiritual, and communal challenges threaten the health and vitality of the community. Paul writes to remind them of the essential message of the Gospel, a message they have been tempted to dilute or abandon. He offers four core teachings to guide the believers in Galatia back to the heart of the Gospel. Join us this spring as we explore each of these core teachings. Together we’ll discover the ways Paul’s passionate and direct words keep us rooted in the Good News of Jesus. Class meets every Wednesday at 9:30 AM in the Skylight Room April 23 - May 28. 

Connect your hearing aid to our HEARING LOOP or ask for a hearing assistance device at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

Ear plugs are also available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

NEXT SUNDAY: Guatemalan Fundraiser Breakfast 4/27



A free-will donation for our famous Guatemalan breakfast, to support our team going to Guatemala in August. Sunday, 4/27 at 10:45 AM in the fellowship hall.

True North VBS: June 23-26

Join us as we learn what it looks like to trust Jesus in a wild world, exploring the ALASKAN WILDERNESS! At Vacation Bible school we’ll play whacky games, sing fun songs, practice wild science experiments, and learn more about who God is and how much He loves each of us!

It takes many helping hands for a successful VBS! This means it’s all hands-on deck for Hamblen. See below to volunteer at VBS:

·        June 23-26 (Mon-Thu), 9:00am-12:00 PM

·        Family Celebration: June 26 7:00-8:00 PM

·        Register Here: https://www.hamblenpres.org/vbs-registration 

·        Volunteer Sign-up: https://bit.ly/VBSvolunteers-2025

·        Questions:mitchelp@hamblenpres.org

Volunteers Needed for St. Ann’s Lunch on 5/4 Please

For over 40 years, St. Ann's Catholic Church in the East Central neighborhood has provided a weekly lunch for people in need. Seven groups rotate the cooking and serving. Hamblen has partnered with Spokane Valley United Methodist to provide lunch every seven weeks at 1pm. What Hamblen needs is two volunteers from 10:00-2pm on May 4th to cook/serve/cleanup at 2120 E. First Ave. We also provide six dozen desserts (cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc.), so we'd like 3 volunteers to deliver 2 dozen treats each. Call Dia with questions: 509-389-9858. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/StAnnsSundayLunch

No Child Should Go Hungry…



We are still funding and delivering Bite2Go kits for children at Hamblen Elementary and also delivering to Liberty Park. Donations may be made to HPPC with “Bite2Go” in the memo line. Delivery drivers may sign up through the links below. Thank you for your care of this important ministry.

Hamblen Elementary – https://bit.ly/Bite2GoHamblenElementary

Liberty Park - https://bit.ly/Bite2GoLibertyPark3zV8TGb

Book Club Changes!

The time for book club is changing from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Thanks for noting that change. Also, the book for May has changed to: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

Shirts and Shorts for Liberty Park Community Development Preschool

Again, we will support the Liberty Park Community Development Preschool by giving a shirt and short set for each child. What a wonderful end of the year treat for the kids! This year they have 52 children enrolled in preschool.

Here are the details:

• Choose a specific size and gender by picking up a tagged bag in the narthex OR sign up online through this link: https://bit.ly/ShirtsandShorts2025
• Place your shirt & short combo in the provided zip lock bag. (If signing up via Sign Up Genius, place your combo in a gallon bag and label it with the size and gender you purchased.)
• Drop it in the bin in the narthex no later than Sunday, May 4.

A monetary donation is another way to support this program. Any shirts & shorts not donated, will be purchased to ensure that no child goes without. Checks can be made payable to HPPC, with "Shirts and Shorts" written in the memo line. Your commitment and participation helps put a smile on the faces of these children. Thank you!

If you have questions, please contact Gladys Rivers 509-857-9286 or Carolyn Wika 509-891-2440.

Save the dates of July 11-13 Family Camp at Camp White! This will be a fun family adventure on the Spokane River in Post Falls, ID. More info coming soon!

Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show, 5/17

Ladies of all ages are invited for the Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show! Free event for all on Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 PM at HPPC. Special guest appearance by Karrin and Jorunn of "In the Kitchen" on Community Access Cable Channel KFSK.

Sign ups are required for planning purposes. Please sign up no later than Wednesday, 5/14 either on the sign up sheet in the narthex or by calling the church office at 509-448-2909. See you on May 17!

Emergency Needs Team Looking for Volunteers!



Sometimes people in our congregation need a meal or a ride to an appointment. Our volunteer call list hasn't been updated in quite a while. If you would like to help occasionally in this way, contact Chelsea Bryant, at chelseabryant@outlook.com and she will put you on the list to call. You can always say no if the timing for a specific ask doesn't work for you!

New to Hamblen? Welcome!

The pastors would love the opportunity to get to know you over coffee! Later this spring we will hold a newcomer welcoming session where you can meet more people from our congregation and learn more about Hamblen Church. If you are interested in more information about getting involved in activities, becoming a member, or want to indicate your interest in our upcoming newcomer welcoming session, please contact the church office at 509-385-0619 or email hppc@hamblenpres.org.



WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Volunteers Needed for Our Children's Ministries!

We need volunteers to help support and care for our children! The two biggest needs we have currently are below with sign up links:

Sunday School Teachers - bit.ly/SundayChildrensMinistry

Journey Meal Team – bit.ly/JourneyMealTeam

Please email Mitchel Pierce mitchelp@hamblenpres.org for more info.

Portable Projects

Do you have a portable craft or project you would like to work on with others in the community? Join us in Room 4 on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM. Bring your projects and join us!

Volunteer Group for Hamblen Park Preschool

If you are not familiar with the preschool here at HPPC, you can learn more about how Hamblen Park Preschool serves the Spokane community by visiting our website at www.hamblenpres.org/preschool. For those interested in getting involved with this ministry, a group of volunteers is being formed to help at the preschool. There will be opportunities to read to the children, help with special projects, reach out to parents, and support the teachers. If you have special talents to share or a heart for young children, you are just what we need! Time commitment is up to you. For more information, contact Janet Ray at (509) 993-2000.

Office Hours

Church office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We are closed on Fridays. As always, staff will be available for appointments and meetings beyond the posted hours.

All events meet in person unless otherwise noted:

Save the Dates!

THURSDAY, April 24

No Choir Rehearsal

SUNDAY, April 27

Guatemalan Fundraiser Breakfast

SUNDAY, May 4

Last day to donate "Shirts & Shorts" for Liberty Park Community Development Preschool

SATURDAY, May 17

Nifty Thrifty Tea and Style Show

MONDAY - THURSDAY, June 23 - 26

Vacation Bible School (VBS) - more info coming soon!

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, July 11 - 13

Family Camp at Camp White - more info coming soon!

FRIDAY, August 5

National Night Out

NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

The focus of Next Gen Ministries at HPPC is on families. Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, organizes activities, plan events, teach, share, and invest in our students.

Children’s & Family Ministries

Click HERE to register your child for HPPC activities. Please submit a separate form for each child. For more information on our children's programs, visit the children's page on our website at hamblenpres.org/children. For questions, contact Mitchel Pierce, Director of Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.

Children's Sunday School (3-yrs - 5th Grade)

Sunday School is right after the Children’s Sermon during worship throughout the school year. Each week, children aged 3 years through 5th grade will gather for Bible lessons. We have fun activities, skits, and wonderful messages planned!

Kids' Zone (3-yrs - 1st Grade)

On Family Worship Sundays throughout the year and every Sunday during the summer, children 3yrs-1st grade are invited to the Skylight Room for fun activities. Kids 2nd grade and up remain in the worship service with their families. 

Journey Kids' Club (K-5th Grade)

Journey Kids' Club meets Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 PM, October--May. We are so excited to spend time playing games, eating food, and learning more about God in this really wonderful time together! A weekly donation of $5 is suggested to help support the cost of dinner. You are encouraged to bring a friend!

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 Next Gen Ministries, at mitchelp@hamblenpres.org.

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

We are here for you! Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM. You can connect with pastors and staff by clicking on a link below to email them or call the phone numbers 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 Rev. Katie Haney, Parish Associate, or call/text: (509) 840-3456

Click to email Heather Notske, Director of Operations, or call/text: (509) 251-6468

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

Click to email Scott Dicken, Director of Worship Arts, or call/text: (818) 464-6034

Click to email Jen Malcolm, Administrative Assistant, or call 509-385-0619

To submit a prayer request or to be added to the prayer chain, send an email to prayer@hamblenpres.org.