Today we welcome our Confirmation Group of 2012 and (their mentors.) Read more »
Spiritual Growth
June 26, 2011
An excerpt from Pastor Taylor Holbrook’s “My Final Point” in the HRC 2011 Summer Newsletter:
Lourdes Kleid co-led the youth ministry with Randy for many years. She was hired by Kevin Phillips and has been on staff for over ten years. She has led the growth in our youth missions and opened all of us up to new ways of worship. Read more »
We have planned an early evening party for all who are interested in membership, whether you are new to the church, or have been around a while. At 5 PM on Sunday, October 23, we will be gathering at the home of Karen & George Gomba for food, fellowship and discussion about HRC. This group will be forming a membership group that will meet on consecutive weeks and then celebrating with the church in membership on November 27. Please sign the Connection Card if you are interested in coming, or contact Pastor Holbrook by completing… Read more »
From January through June, 2011 young people who are interested in exploring and confessing their faith are invited to be a part of the confirmation process. If you were baptized, or are interested in being baptized, this is a time to either affirm vows spoken for you in baptism, or declare your faith as an adult and be baptized. The starts this coming Wednesday, January 12 at 7:30 PM. We will have an organizational meeting at church for interested young people and one parent. Please sign the connection card if you are interested in coming, or contact Pastor Randy at r.prentiss@hrcrca.org of Pastor Taylor at t.holbrook@hrcrca.org.
“Back to the Future”, or “a u-turn for uTurn…”
Last Tuesday night I walked through the Youth House while Lourdes was leading Jam for the Lamb. The year was 2010, but it could have been 2003 or so. Read more »
“Parenting Teenagers”
“GET OUT OF MY LIFE, BUT FIRST CAN YOU DRIVE ME AND SARAH TO THE MALL”!!?? That is the title of a book Read more »
“Bring your trees”
This Sunday is the big fire!! Our tradition for the past few years Read more »
“Christmas Carols”
“Some of our greatest theology is in our Christmas carols.” Read more »
“Understatement”
I was so busy today that I decided to Read more »
We would like to develop a Youth Missions Team. Led by Lourdes Kleid, our coordinator of youth missions, this team would help oversee youth missions in many aspects including: finding ways our youth can serve, keeping them informed, post trip involvement in missions and helping them to respond in faith. Advocacy, training, leadership development, mission education and administration of funds will also be areas the team will oversee It is our responsibility to pool our resources to guide young people as they live out a life of mission in their communities and around the world. The team will meet 4-5 times a year. If you are interested please CONTACT Lourdes Kleid
I am so impressed with Dave Barlow. Have you heard him speak of the “Bible Read Through” group? In the Thanksgiving evening worship service, Dave gave thanks for many things in our church, mostly this read-through-the-Bible group. Read more »
The Spiritual Growth weekly beat.
From: Randy Prentiss
To: The Saints at Hopewell
“Connecting with your life purpose and Day Away” Read more »
“Get Quiet”
I love the quote from Geri Scazzero, “silence is one of the languages of God.” Read more »
“Kids and Families” Read more »
“The Other 30%”
All is not lost. God is not limited to our statistics or our patterns. Last week I made the point Read more »
“Does Sunday School Matter?”
If kids go to Sunday school does it have any effect on their lives? If teenagers go to Sunday school, does it have any effect on their lives? For that matter, if these kids and teens go to church or Youth Group does it matter?
Let me ask the question another way? Is it worth my effort as a parent to get my kids to church, SS, youth group on a regular basis?
Well, I suspect you know where I am going with this, but let me qualify my answer. Read more »
“ I had to stop…”
I pulled over on the way home. I took out my planner and wrote in the dates. The men’s retreat this past weekend at Lake Champion was so good, so important for all the men that went, that I wanted to mark the dates…, October 1-3, 2010. Read more »
“Too Many Good Things!”
This is a week when I want to send out 2 or 3 Pulses. There are so many opportunities to take advantage of. So, let me just briefly remind you, with a bit of persuasion, Read more »
“KNOW YOURSELF THAT YOU MIGHT KNOW GOD…”
Can we know God, can we grow as Christians, if we don’t know ourselves? I encourage you to join us Read more »
“It Happened Before It Happened”
I love Yogi-isms, and this Yogi-ism, Read more »
“Laying the Foundation…, with a blanket?”
This is a story of knitters, missionaries, and missionary knitters. It goes like this. Read more »
“Where have all the children gone?”
Summer is obvious at the Hopewell Reformed Church. One indicator is the number of people missing? What are they all up to? Are they home watching the Food Channel or reruns of Sponge Bob? Read more »
“The Bible still Happening…”, for you at home.
I am sending you the basic template for how we approached Read more »
“The Bible Happens…”
As you know, I had the opportunity last Wednesday night and Sunday morning to lead us in a class and sermon called, “The Bible Happens.” This is a way of looking at the scriptures to see how they speak to our lives, regardless of how much we do or don’t know about the history and culture of Biblical times. Read more »
“The Bible Happens and…”
Did Jonah really get swallowed by a whale? Did Adam and Eve really talk with a serpent? Are these ancient stories true? Did they really happen?
I think a better question is, “Do they still happen?” Read more »
The Elders are elected to oversee the spiritual health of the church. The members of your current Board of Elders are: Shireen Gilbert, Nelson Nieves, Stephanie Patton, Kevin Warren and Matt Williams. Please contact any of us if you have questions or comments. You can also reach us at elders@hrcrca.org.
“Confirmation Class”
Once again we have enthusiastically welcomed a new group of ‘professing Christians’ into our church. This year’s Confirmation Class, and their mentors, are: Read more »
“Upcoming Events”
BIBLE 101. You can learn the Bible. We can help. Read more »
“Is it your turn?”
Is it your turn to take Read more »
“Never Leave Your Partner Alone”
I want to be a better husband. That is the net effect. That is the inspiration I received. Today, I want to be a better husband. Read more »
“Finally, Second Fiddle”
I give Lourdes a lot of credit.
She has such a heart for worship. She has been leading kids (and adults) in our church into worship for years. Read more »
“Another Survey???!!!”
Yes, but this one is brief and fun. Please answer these questions and email me your responses. Read more »
“An Invitation and a Story”
The Invitation
How has the issue of homosexuality affected you, personally? Most of us can talk about a family member, a friend, a situation, that has affected how we think about this issue. Some of us have had our beliefs challenged by these stories. This will be the emphasis of our discussions this Wednesday night, April 22, when we begin the Homosexuality Dialogues. Some of you have told me that you will be there. Thanks. Read more »
