Call Team Update by Michael Schmitz
Series: Pastoral Transition Updates - 2025
Michael Schmitz gives an update on where we are in the call process.
MoreMichael Schmitz gives an update on where we are in the call process.
MoreMark Sims gives an update on where we are in the call process.
MoreMark Hooper gives an update on where we are in the call process with special emphasis on congregational profile that is being presented to potential candidates.
MoreMark Sims gives an update on where we are in the call process.
MoreIn this message at the our church picnic, Pastor Peter shares about the profile help, guidelines and direction the Elders have now passed on to the Call Team.
MorePastor Peter gives a video update on where we are at in the process and where we go from here.
MoreMia Alexander on behalf of the Elders and congregation prayers a powerful prayer of commissioning our newly installed call team.
MoreThe votes are in and our slate of seven team members overwhelmingly passed 44-5. The five "no votes" each graciously shared a very reasonable concern about the demographic makeup of the team. If any of you shared that concern, please see the response below one of our Elders shared with a person who also had that concern. Call Team Members: Mark Sims, Ron Richards, Amanda Pearsall, Hannah Churness, Mark Hooper, Michael Schmitz, Trielle Alstead
MoreElders present the seven call team members selected and to be voted on by the congregation the following week.
MoreAfter the service the Elders shared initial plans regarding next steps in forming a Call Team.
MoreThe Sunday after his video announcement, Pastor Peter used the sermon time to share his decision making process concerning the decision to begint he process of passing the baton to a new lead pastor and also shared what he will be doing in his next ministry role.
MorePastor Peter shared the below video as well as a written letter also attached below, informing the congregation that after 13 years of being the pastor of One Hope it is time to pass the baton to a new lead pastor.
MoreHey One Hope – Have you heard the news? When shopping on Amazon Smile use the direct link below and 0.5% of your purchases will be donated to One Hope Church. Use ILCGH (the original business name for One Hope Church-Gig Harbor) Our Amazon Smile unique charity link is: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-1994378
MoreHey all, a big thanks to all those that cooked, served and prayed for the event and also to those that wrote encouraging notes that we included with the meals. We boxed up nearly 100 Easter ham dinners and roughly half of them were shared with the folks that came to Peace Community Center in Tacoma where we typically serve. The other half we did a sort of Uber Eats OHC style. We delivered them to the Tiny House Village for the homeless in Upper Tacoma. I can't speak for those that we served, but I do know we were blessed immensely! Thank you! -Mark Jones
MoreIn case you missed the folks from Coffee Oasis who came to share about their ministry with us on Nov 17, here's the audio...
MoreThe Coffee Oasis is a non-profit organization consisting of a coffee business and youth programs. All business profits support the Oasis Youth Programs, which offer community, resources, and opportunities to homeless and at-risk youth, ages 13-25. As a way to support this ministry, OHC is now able to place bulk orders for whole or ground coffee from The Coffee Oasis at a 25% discount. If you would like to buy coffee, simply fill out an order form and provide cash or a check made out to OHC for the total amount. OHC will then submit one large order and one check to The Coffee Oasis and your coffee will be available for pick up on ...
MoreOne Hope is linking arms with several other area churches to sponsor a 24 hour prayer event. From Friday, October 18th, 8pm through Saturday, October 19th, 8pm, there will be continuous prayer for Gig Harbor happening at Peninsula Christian Fellowship. To participate, go to www.praygigharbor.com and click the Prayer Event button and then the Sign Up button, where you can sign up for as many one hour timeslots as you would like to or have time for. There will also be an opening worship service Friday, 7pm to 8pm - all our welcome!
MoreOur Peru team had a great 10 days facilitating an Immerse Camp teaching English to Peruvians and Bolivians at the Go Missions property. It was also an amazing time of ministry with some very significant God moments, great relationship building, and some new faith commitments as well. Attached is the latest newsletter from the Krafts which spotlight some of what our team did. I encourage you to download it and give it a read. Note: Go Missions in Peru is one of our core ministry partners that we support with finances, prayer and shared ministry.
MoreGreat time at Peace Community Center being the hands and feet and voice of Jesus.
More2019 OHC Budget is APPROVED February 17th Congregational Meeting 65 completed ballots 62 written ballots 3 electronic absentee ballots 63 in favor 2 opposed Thank you for supporting the mission and vision.
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