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VIEW WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM (9:30 AM Sunday) (click here to view)

BULLETIN FOR WORSHIP SERVICE (avail. Friday) (click here to view)

SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE IN WORSHIP SERVICE (click here to view)

TAI CHI IS CANCELLED TODAY, 3/20/25.

Class will resume next week on 3/27. Thank you!

A Childlike Lent Worship Services

All services at 9:30 AM unless otherwise noted.

Services are also live streamed for your convenience at hamblenpres.org/live-stream.

All are welcome!

March 23, Third Sunday of Lent--Bluegrass Sunday!

From Every Nation

Revelation 7: 9-10

March 30, Fourth Sunday of Lent

The Wedding Banquet

Matthew 22: 1-14

April 6, Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Parable of the Sower

Matthew 22: 1-14

April 13, Palm Sunday

Hosanna

John 12: 12-15

April 17, Maundy Thursday, 6-8 PM

Prayer Stations & Communion

April 18, Good Friday, 7 PM

John 19: 16-19 and 28-30

April 20, Easter, 9 am & 10:30 AM

Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 AM

Do Not Be Afraid

Matthew 28: 5-10 and 16-20

BLUEGRASS SUNDAY

This Sunday is "Bluegrass Sunday!" Join us at worship to enjoy the fun sounds of bluegrass during our service!

What is bluegrass music? I asked myself the same thing. According to Google: "Bluegrass music is a genre of American roots music that developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region of the United States. The genre derives its name from the band Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys. Like mainstream country music, it largely developed out of old-time music."

Bluegrass Sunday is sure to be a treat for all who can attend! See you Sunday!

Family Listening Session THIS SUNDAY, 3/23, 4:30-6:00pm



We need you parents and caregivers! How can the church better come alongside and support you and your family? Join us on March 23 for a Family Listening Session—we’d love to get a better picture of where our families are at and how the church can step in for support. Childcare provided, and at 5:30 we’ll all have dinner together! Please register at bit.ly/Familylistening so we can plan for food and childcare.

LAST CHANCE to Register for the Everyday Peacemaking Workshop

with Global Immersion's Dr. Jer Swigart

Saturday, March 29

Hosted at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church

The Everyday Peacemaking Workshop, facilitated by Global Immersion’s Dr. Jer Swigart (pictured above), is a primer and catalyst for faith-based peacemaking in our individual and congregational lives. By the conclusion of this full-day training, you’ll walk away with a theological foundation for peacemaking as the essence of our faith and accessible practices for cultivating peace wherever you are.

Workshop will be held on 3/29 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at HPPC. Cost is $25 per person and includes training materials, lunch, a free copy of Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted World, and access to the small group curriculum. To sign up: https://www.hamblenpres.org/peacemakingworkshopregistration

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW FRIDAY, 3/21.

Hamblen Park Preschool Fundraiser

Spring Flower Basket Sale

Support our preschool and purchase a beautiful Spring basket! Baskets will be full of colorful, sun-loving flowering annuals, planted into a 12" hanging basket.

Your purchase helps raise money towards new imaginary play materials, books, and gym toys! Cost is $40 per basket. To order, use the order form in the narthex and pay via cash or check at the preschool or the church office. Orders can also be made online at: bit.ly/PreschoolFlowerFundraiser.

Baskets will be available for pick up the week of April 17th! Just in time for Easter!

ORDERS DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY, 3/28/25. Thank you.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study: 

Seven Last Words

As he suffered the pain and humiliation of death on a cross at the hands of the Roman Empire, Jesus spoke haunting, authentic words that evoked his mission. These words have inspired Christian devotional practices, music, and artwork for centuries. During this Lenten season, we’ll explore the gospel passages that contain the seven last words or phrases Jesus uttered from the cross. Join us Wednesday mornings starting at 9:30 in the Skylight Room. 

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!

Sunday Adult Education Continues...

10:45 AM 3/23 & 30 in the Skylight Room

Paul’s view of women remains one of the key issues for contemporary readers of his letters. On the one hand, it is beyond dispute that Paul recognized women as equal partners in the work of the missionary expansion of the early Church. At the same, one can point to other passages from Paul’s letters that present a less egalitarian view of women and their role within the community of believers. It turns out that Paul’s view of women is more complex than simply labeling Paul as either purely an egalitarian or purely a proponent of patriarchy. In this session we will explore Paul’s view of women, which is informed both by his historical embeddedness and his convictions concerning the new age inaugurated by the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Click here to access the reading material for this week.

Lenten Small Group

This Lent everyone is invited to a Lenten study group that will reignite the wonder at the core of childlike faith. Our curriculum will come from a devotional entitled Coming Back to Life, relating Lent to the natural world as it wakes up from winter. The study includes lots of optional activities and fascinating “ahas” that will intrigue you and spark your imagination. Join Steve Sparks and Katie Haney as we explore the intersection of faith and creation on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00, beginning on March 11 in Room 4.

Lent Lunch Live! Continues...

Livestreams aren’t just for Sundays! Join Pastor Jennie every Wednesday of Lent (March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16) for a short time of reflection on scripture and prayer. She’ll be live on our YouTube channel at 12 PM. The easiest way to connect is from our website, just like you would view a Sunday service, at hamblenpres.org/live-stream. We’d love to see you there!

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!

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.

Dinner Groups are Forming - Sign Up by 3/31

Looking to connect with new people at Hamblen? New dinner groups will be forming in April.

Interested couples, singles and families are invited to sign up to be assigned to groups that will

meet over the course of a year – April to March. We suggest each household take a turn

organizing or hosting a gathering over the course of the year.

There will be two types of groups:

·     DINNER FOR SEVEN – couples and singles will be assigned to groups of 5-7 people.

·     FAMILY – families with children who wish to meet with other families who have

children of similar ages. Groups will be organized into three families each.

Don't think dinner is a good option for you? Please let us know, and if there is enough interest, we could coordinate a lunch or coffee group instead.

Sign up at the attended table in the Narthex. Deadline to sign up is March 31. Groups will be

assigned the week of April 6. If you have questions contact: Pam Richardson 509-710-

1392, mcveypamila@comcast.net; Kim Johnson, wahouli@gmail.com; Kay Steinhilber 509-951-

9223; Diane Bahr 509-598-1353.

Open Palms Service Day—April 13 at 10:30 AM

Once again we are celebrating Palm Sunday with an intergenerational food packing event!! We’ve loved coming together to serve our community and pack 10,000+ meals for our food-insecure neighbors. This will be directly after morning service, and will be an opportunity for everyone to serve as the body of Christ — preschoolers all the way up through retired folks! No registration necessary. No RSVP required!

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!

FRIDAY, 3/21

Last day to register for the Everyday Peacemaking Workshop

SUNDAY, 3/23

Family Listening Session + Dinner - starts at 4:30

FRIDAY, March 28

LAST DAY to order your Spring Flower Baskets from the preschool

SATURDAY, March 29

Everyday Peacemaking Workshop with Global Immersion

MONDAY, March 31

Deadline to sign up for a Dinner Group

THURSDAY, April 24

No Choir Rehearsal

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.