Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

GOD IN AMERICA
FEB. 6/13/20/27, 11:00 AM
Since the days when the Puritan “city
New Bible
Study
An eight-week Bible study
Muslim Mother
Tells All
February 20 at 11:00 AM,
RELEVANT
A Study Tour Community
will be offered Thursdays Arlene El Amin, a Muslim of Turkey Meals
on a hill” beckoned on the horizon of from 6-7:30 PM. Snacks will mother and grandmother,
There is time (and room) for Last Sunday 235 guests
the New World, religious faith and be provided, bring your will tell us what it is like to
you to “encounter modern braved the winter weather
belief have forged America’s ideals, dinner if you like. We will be a minority person in
Epiphany February 6, 2011 molded its identity and shaped its Islam and Christianity in a to enjoy a wonderful meal.
be exploring the book of Minneapolis. Our Hennepin Youth and
sense of mission at home and abroad. land of Abrahamic faiths” in
Little Kids, Acts together and talking One of her sons
a tour led by Bruce Robbins local deacons brought a
Led by Dennis Behl & Bill Mate. about what it means for our is Imam Makram
BIG Fun and St. Thomas professor of spirit of fun and laughter to
THE ORIGIN OF SATAN lives today. Led by Leah El Amin who our volunteer corps.
5:30 PM February 9 Islamic studies, Dr. Adil
FEBRUARY 6 & 13, 11:00 AM Rosso. Call the church at some may know Tonight, Dennis Koch will
Ozdemir. They will both
Little Kids, BIG Fun is bringing back Who is Satan? How did he become 612-871-5303 or email through the serve a delicious chicken
be present along with the
Dr. Hobbs, a local pediatrician, to the embodiment of evil in the New Leah at Leah@haumc.org to Interfaith Series. Presented dinner, courtesy of free
tour organizer, Ms. Carrie
Testament? Bestselling author and sign up. by the Hennepin Peace government chicken! I
answer any questions you have! The kids will be Caldwell of BookIt Travel
scholar Elaine Pagels shows how a through Justice Committee. know guests and volunteers
hanging out doing Crossfit Kids, a whole body on Tuesday, February 15 at
struggle between followers of Jesus Music @ Hennepin alike are looking forward to
excercise that is fun and active. Come on February and the Jewish majority turned into Downtown 7:00 PM at Hennepin.
February 13 @ 4 PM

INCLUSIVE
9: Cost is $20/family which includes dinner from a demonization of the “intimate ene- Horn Concert Church
5:30-6:15 pm and then the activity of the night mies” and how pagans and dissenting Choral Festival
from 6:20-7:15 pm. All are welcome! Christians also came to be branded agents of Satan.
2:00 PM, February 27 Interfaith first Muslim to be elected to
BREATH OF LIFE Westminster the United States Congress.
FEBRUARY CHURCH CLOSING FEBRUARY 6, 20 & 27, 11:00 AM Forum with
Presbyterian Church In an era of fear and polari-
The Church Building and Offices
Julie Delene, founder of Move-As-One, Congressman zation, he offers a message
helps guide individuals and teams “Honoring the Sacred: A Keith Ellison
will be closed on Monday, February 21 through the process of remaking of hope, reconciliation,
Festival of American Music”
themselves from the inside out. Three The Generosity of Inclusion: respect, and inclusion.
for the Presidents Day holiday. features choirs from Hennepin,
sessions include: (1) Breathe to Quiet Timothy Bradley, a versatile Everybody Counts, Music precedes the forum
Central Lutheran, Basilica of
Your Mind. (2) Breathe to Heal: Release horn performer and arranger Everybody Matters
Rekindling Physical and Emotional Blocks. (3) Breathe to Create:
St. Mary, Plymouth, St. Mark’s at 11:30 AM and public
for the Copper Street Brass, is Episcopal, St. Olaf Catholic, On Thursday, February 24 reception follows at 1:00
the Fire Expand Strength, Clarity and Vibration. designating a free-will offering and Westminster. Each choir at 12:00 Noon, Keith Ellison PM. Free and
No doubt you had VISIT TO WALKER ART CENTER from his concert to benefit will present their individual will speak at Westminster open to all,
a particular scripture FEBRUARY 13, 11:00 AM the Dignity Center. Mark your Presbyterian (Nicollet Mall this event is
anthems and then join forces
story you claimed as Join Bruce Robbins at the Walker Art Center to calendar to hear Mr. Bradley’s & 12th St.) Keith Ellison co-sponsored
(over 400 voices) to perform
a childhood favorite. view the exhibition “Yves Klein, with Full Void, wonderful horn sounds and represents Minnesota’s 5th by Hennepin
the music of Aaron Copland,
David and Goliath? Full Powers” (the show's last day!). A curator may support the Dignity Center District in the U.S. House of Church.
ministry of Hennepin Church! Horatio Parker, William
Noah and the Ark? join the group and there is no fee to see the Representatives and is the
Billings, Stephen Paulus,
Jonah and the Whale?
These stories hold
great power and visual drama, but what do they
mean to our faith today? How can we look at these
exhibit. Klein, described as “half shaman and half
showman” and brilliant artist, died of heart failure
after a career of just eight years. His art is haunting,
Discovering
Ancient Church
Women
Randall Thompson and Ysaye
M. Barnwell (a new commis-
sion). Congregational singing
BEAUTIFUL
provoking and always interesting. “New” Life Steeple People
ancient stories in new ways? How do we rekindle the will be part of this event, too.
fire that holds a message that transcends time? ORIGINAL SIN Come learn about the strong, Adventures Surplus Store
During the long season of Epiphany this year, we FEBRUARY 20 & 27 — 11:00 AM bold women of the church’s Metro West
Join Bruce Robbins in this challenging and past. We will learn some, Retirement-age people: Join The Steeple People Store
will explore the theme and many of the scriptures Builders
enlightening conversation. What is the discuss some, and pray donated $25,000 to 28
friends for service events and
and doctrines that have defined Christian life. We
doctrine of Original Sin? How does it together prayers that they charities in December. A
activities. February 11: Its our
will ask ourselves difficult questions about them and Celebration Dinner/Program
allow them to challenge us in new ways. As author inform how we read scripture and wrote. For an hour a month, Special Valentine’s luncheon complete list can be found
February 27 4:00 - 6:30 PM on the kiosk in Carlson Hall.
Madeline L’Engle said: “Not all scriptures are factual sing the great hymns of our tradition? you can nurture your soul Good Samaritan UMC, Edina and concert with the Copper
but they all hold truth.” How has it changed over the years? and faith life by being a Street Brass! Cost for this The total amount given over
In these cold, winter months leading us toward How is it relevant to understanding witness to the ancestors of “Building Connections: The the life of the store is
special event is $15. Your
Lent, come and gather as a Hennepin community as what it means to be a 21st century Christian? our faith. Tuesdays from Church in Uncertain Times” $691,000. Volunteers are
reservations are due Feb. 7.
the lifeblood of SPSS and if

Hennepin
we do the work of Rekindling the Fire. 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Feb. 22, Registrations due February 18
LOOKING AT LENT February 18: Join Hennepin’s you are interested in sharing
FEBRUARY 27, 11:00 AM March 15, April 19, and and the fee of $12 can be
May 24 in Harrison Room. paid at the door or online at own Lori Sturdevant for her your skills in this outreach
Steve Blons leads a discussion of “Making Our
Refreshments provided. metrowestbuilders.org. talk “State on the Brink?” program, call Mark or Bob
Way from Shrove Tuesday to Ash Wednesday.”
at 612 871-8305.

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 Weekly Classes/Activities
Thursday Bible Study: 11:00 AM to Refugee Resettlement: Hennepin’s
12:00 noon in the Longfellow
Room has resumed with a new
study of the Hebrew prophets. New
members are always welcome.
Chris Jackson is the group leader.
Job Support Group: Feb. 14, 28
from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. This group is
for people who are worried about a
current job or transitioning to a new
career. Leslie Philmon, facilitator
has 16 years experience as a career
coach. Please join us on Tuesday
February 8 at 7:00 at the Basilica of
St. Mary for a presentation on what
we have learned from offering a
job group at Hennepin.
The Science & Faith Roundtable: If
you’re interested in how science Office Helpers: Do you have an hour
and religion can be partners in the
quest for truth, this group may be
for you! Feb. 24: Nature, Human
Nature, and God (Theology and the
Sciences Series) by Ian G. Barbour.
Men’s Bible Fellowship. At 7:00 on
Friday mornings a group of men
gather for bible study, conversation
and fellowship. All men are invited
to attend this lively discussion. Take 5 Advocacy: Look for the Take 5
Kjerringsleppets: Women’s Book
Group. On Wednesday, March 2:
Broken For You by Stephanie
Kallos. April 6: Ahab’s Wife by
Sena Naslund. Contact Sally for
more info: Sally@haumc.org.
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Donate! Volunteer!
Global Outreach Committee is co-
sponsoring (with the MN Council of
Churches) an Iraqi family who will
be arriving in the US sometime in
the next 90 days. The father visited
Hennepin twice in 2006 while here
in the US for training, and he has
a family of 5 children. We need
volunteers to help in resettling the
family when they arrive. Volunteer
assignments require a short time
commitment for: transportation,
housing, greeting and employment
mentoring. If interested in being a
part of the team and looking for a
rewarding experience, contact Larry
or Andy Dunbar at ipsi@att.net or
763-544-8112.
or so free once or twice a month, or
even every week? We can use your
help to assemble bulletins or label
the !nSpire newsletter. Why not get
the ’whole gang’ to come with you
(a great chance to visit/catch up)?
Contact Sandra if you can help:
612-871-5303, Sandra@haumc.org,
or let her know at the front desk.
table Feb. 6 in Carlson Hall during
the Coffee Hour. Communicate
with your legislator about a specific
issue related to poverty and home-
lessness. You can also sign up for
email alerts, and suggestions for
ways to communicate with your
legislator.
Cancer Prayer
Support Group
A prayer support group for people
who have cancer is being held on
Sunday afternoons at St. Olaf Catholic
Church (215 South 8th St) starting
March 13. There is no cost and each
meeting will consist of personal quiet
Souper Sunday: Did you think it
would never arrive. Being hungry is
Calendar of Events
a reality. A can of soup is a real Sunday, February 6, 2011
filler-upper. The Community Meal
Ministry thanks all who brought
1st Sunday of the Month
soup for the hungry. * All Church Worship *
(Children attend worship with their family)
Lent 2011: Feeding 8:30 - 9:00 HOLY COMMUNION
Hungry Hearts 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship
You satisfy the hungry heart 8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care
with gift of finest wheat 9:00 - 10:00 SACRED JOURNEY
Come, give to us, O saving Lord, 9:30 - 10:30 FESTIVAL WORSHIP
the bread of life to eat. 9:45 - 10:45 God’s Children Sing
~Omar Westendorf
10:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration
As we enter this season of reflection 10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin
and contemplation, we will follow Jesus 10:45 - 11:45 Library Board
from the wilderness to the cross. We 11:00 - 12:00 MANY VOICES
will also spend time looking at the lives
11:00 - 12:00 God in America
of the early Christians as told in Acts.
11:00 - 12:00 Breath of Life
We will seek to further understand what
11:00 - 12:00 The Origin of Satan
it means to be a faith community as we
mine these stories of the followers of 11:00 - 12:00 God’s Children Sing
the Way of Jesus. During the forty days 11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers
of Lent there will be opportunities for 12:00 - 1:00 UMW Leadership
worship and education on the subjects 4:00 - 6:00 Youth Boy’s Basketball League
the practice creating a healthy mind,
4:00 - 6:00 Singing in the Light
body and spirit.
4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals
For the Lenten devotional you are
5:00 - 6:00 SUNDAY AT 5
invited to reflect on what feeds your
hungry heart. What scriptures or other 5:00 - 7:00 UMYF: Super Bowl Party
sacred texts nourish your walk with 7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal
God? How have you seen the hearts of
others be fed? And where have you
encountered places where the hunger
for the experience of the Holy is being
neglected? Please submit your offerings
Imagine All
the People:
a service of peace
Breakfast at Hennepin
10:30 AM—12:30 PM
Join your friends in the lower level
of prayers, poetry or short devotional Social Hall this fall for our Sunday
and hope with the
(200 words or less) to Daniel@haumc.org breakfast. Cost is $5 per person, or $12
music of The Beatles per family/household. A great way to
by Sunday, February 27 so we may
prepare the booklet to be ready for Ash
February 27th at
Wednesday services.
Sacred Journey
The longing for peace and hope has
time, journal time, sharing personal
been present in the music of the
experiences and spontaneous and
church since its beginning. But that
group prayer. Brochures with more
longing has been present in the
information and contact information
music of our world in other arenas
are available at the literature table by
as well.
the reception desk. You may contact
Join the Sacred Journey worshiping
Mary Brady for more information at
community as we hear words and
612-332-7471. stories of hope and peace as we sing
the now iconic music of the Beatles.
Bring your joyful voice and open
heart to lift our prayers to God.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
6:30 PM Faith in Action Team
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
8:30 AM Library Committee
1:30 PM Stretch and Smile
6:30 PM Children’s Council
BORDER CHAPEL 6:30 PM Russia Partnership
Carlson Hall 6:45 PM Food Service Meeting
Rooms 101 & 103 7:00 PM Koinonia Board
ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
SANCTUARY
9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
Room 105
1:00 PM Recyclers
Harrison Room
5:30 PM Little Kids, Big Fun
Social Hall
5:30 PM Steeple People Board
Longfellow Room
6:00 PM Adult Nurture
BORDER CHAPEL
6:30 PM Local Outreach
Art Gallery
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Room 202 9:00 AM Joy Circle
Room 203 11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
Room 205 3:00 PM Labyrinth
Choir Room 6:00 PM Foundation Board
Longfellow Room 6:00 PM Bible Study: Book of Acts
Off Site 7:00 PM Lydia Circle
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Art Gallery
Social Hall 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Fellowship
BORDER CHAPEL 9:00 AM Dignity Center — Open
Church of Youth 10:00 AM Alanon
12:00 PM Life Adventures Luncheon
Choir Room
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
church office if you, a family member
or an other church member are experi-
encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
see old friends and make new ones. another need for pastoral care.
Gratitude for your Giving
and Continued Support
At the end of December, the Operating
CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS
are posted each week in the Pastoral
Care section on the kiosk in Carlson
Hall. Greeting cards for members in
Budget Income Received in each of
need of cheer are available to sign at
the past three years has amounted to: the reception desk near the East Entry.
2010—104% of Budget Thank You PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
2009—95% of Budget For your to Hennepin members and friends
2008—97% of Budget Support! bringing comfort of favorite hymns
Sunday Spire Deadline and songs to your surroundings.
Please email all information to DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
www.mplsgriefsupport.com. Saturday
Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM
mornings Jan. 1—April 30, 2011 at St.
on Monday for the following Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8th
Sunday Spire, or drop off at the Street, Minneapolis. February 5: topic
church, attn: Daniel Pederson. is “Loss of Dreams.”