Fellowship

The mission of the Fellowship Commission is encouraging and supporting the membership of Hope in love through Christian fellowship.

Fellowship Commission Members

• Sara Hamsa, Elder [Moderator]
• Ann Shyer, Elder
• Casey, Youth Elder
• Mike Blank
• Dawn Farrar
• Barbara Johnson
• Mary Kuenstler
• Betsy Vanderbilt
• Brandi Wiebenga

Goals of Fellowship Commission

• Support dynamic, interactive opportunities for intergenerational fellowship among members and visitors.
• Provide opportunities for all members and visitors to make new friends and get to know one another.
• Help new members meet others and learn about the family of Hope.

The Fellowship Commission supports fellowship opportunities throughout the year and coordinates other adult fellowship groups within Hope Church. All activities sponsored by the Fellowship Commission are open to all who worship at Hope Church. The Fellowship Commission sponsors all activities by the Men of Hope and Women of Hope.

Additional Fellowship opportunities include: Regular Sunday coffee between services; First Sunday “Coffee in the Courtyard”; Rally Day/Activity Fair; Receptions for various needs, such as new staff, retiring staff, outgoing officers and pastor intern; Annual Meeting Luncheon; Golden Circle Reception; All-Church Retreat; Piecemakers; Supper Club and Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Reception.

These provide ways to meet new faces, make friends, and participate in fun activities throughout the year.