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February 2011 HennepinChurch.org

Rekindling the Fire: PCOMING VENTS U E
Examining the Stories FEBRUARY 1
Stretch and Smile Begins (p.5)
FEBRUARY 6
That Have Shaped Us Souper Sunday (p.2)
FEBRUARY 6
No doubt you had a particular scripture story you claimed as a childhood Connect Four (p.2)
favorite. David and Goliath? Noah and the Ark? Jonah and the Whale? These
stories hold great power and visual drama, but what do they mean to our faith
FEBRUARY 9
today? How can we look at these ancient stories in new ways? How do we Little Kids, Big Fun (p.5)
rekindle the fire that holds a message that transcends time? Or are these FEBRUARY 11
stories simply flights of the imagination best left to the past? Life Adventures
During the long season of Epiphany this year, we will explore this theme Valentine’s Luncheon (p.5)
and many of the scriptures and doctrines that have defined Christian life. We
will ask ourselves difficult questions about them and allow them to challenge
FEBRUARY 13
us in new ways. As author Madeleine L’Engle once said: “Not all scriptures Dignity Center Benefit Recital (p.5)
are factual but they all hold truth.” In these cold, winter months leading us FEBRUARY 11
toward Lent, come and gather as a Hennepin community as we do the work Life Adventures
of Rekindling the Fire. Lori Sturdevant (p.5)
FEBRUARY 20
LENT 2011: FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS Muslim Mother Tells All (p.4)
You satisfy the hungry heart FEBRUARY 27
with gift of finest wheat Lenten Devotional
Come, give to us, O saving Lord, Deadline (p.1)
the bread of life to eat. FEBRUARY 27
~Omar Westendorf
Downtown Church
As we enter this season of reflection and contemplation, we will follow Choral Festival at
Jesus from the wilderness to the cross. We will also spend time looking at Westminster (p.5)
the lives of the early Christians as told in Acts. We will seek to further
understand what it means to be a faith community as we mine these stories of
the followers of the Way of Jesus. During the forty days of Lent there will be
opportunities for worship and education on the subjects the practice creating
a healthy mind, body and spirit.
For the Lenten devotional you are invited to reflect on what feeds your
hungry heart. What scriptures or other sacred texts nourish your walk with
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 of prayers, poetry or short devotional
of 200 words or less to Daniel@haumc.org by Sunday, February 27 so we
may prepare the booklet to be ready for Ash Wednesday services.
!NSPIRE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Here is the February 2011 Edition of
the !nSpire. There is much to read and
learn about in these pages. Thanks to
all who have shared their articles or
information for this newsletter, YOUR
newsletter!
The March 2011 edition deadline is
10:00 AM, Thursday, February 17th.
Send your info to Spire@haumc.org,
submit online at HennepinChurch.org
(Share Your Story) or drop off at church,
attn: Daniel, 612-435-1320.
SOUPER SUNDAY
Community Meals
Ministry will celebrate
Souper Sunday on
February 6, 2010.
Many churches
celebrate Super
Bowl Sunday as
Souper Sunday,
and this year
Community
Meals is hoping you will bring soup
that day. But why just bring one can of
soup for the hungry? If you buy a can of
soup for the hungry each time your
team wins, think of the ministry that
could be done this winter. If your
professional, college, high school or
neighborhood team wins won’t you
buy a can of soup, and bring them all
on February 6? How many cans would
that be? Join in the fun, and celebrate
Souper Sunday from now until February
6. There will be many thanks.
FEBRUARY CHURCH CLOSING
The Church Building and Offices will
be closed on Monday, February 21 for
Presidents Day holiday.
KJERRINGSLEPPETS
The Kjerringsleppets Women’s Book
Group meets on the first Wednesday
of the month. February 2: I Know
Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya
Angelou (meet with Senior High Girls’
book club). Contact Sally for info:
Sally@haumc.org.
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SUNDAY AT FIVE:
A SPIRITUAL
GATHERING
OF RECOVERY
Sunday at Five is an inclusive,
informal, holistic gathering welcoming
all seekers wherever they are on their
journey. We support spiritual formation
using the principles of the twelve-step
recovery tradition, sharing our stories of
hope and healing. Leslie Ball provides
musical leadership and other members
of the Hennepin clergy rotate as fellow
celebrants.
Doors open at 4:30 PM; we will be
serving coffee and tea. Gathering time
begins at 5:00 PM. All are welcome!
AROUND THE CHURCH
CHRIS JACKSON,
MINISTER OF ADMINISTRATION
“Just the facts, ma’am.”
As the old year closes and the new
year begins, here are a few bits of data
members often ask about. At the end of
2010, our church membership was 1680,
down 25 from one year ago. Our
church operating budget for 2010 will
have closed the year positive by well
over $50,000 (see accompanying article
from Rod Bacon, Finance chair). This
is the first time we have had a real
“year in the black” since 2006. This is a
great joy and reason to celebrate the
generosity of our church community!
Thank you! The pledges for 2011 have
not yet reached our goal to fully fund
the budget. We still need every house-
hold to respond; if you have not yet
returned your pledge card, please do so
as soon as possible.
Church finances are complex. Hennepin
is fortunate to have a church Foundation
with endowed funds that support our
program ministries by approximately
$140,000 per year. The Board of Trustees
have endowed funds as well as your
annual capital pledges to keep up our
almost-100-year-old building. I have
already spoken of the annual operating
fund which is supported by your
pledges each year. This is the basic fund
of the church: paying for utilities,
CONNECT FOUR
Do you want to connect with some
new people at Hennepin? Come to
Connect Four for food, fellowship, fun,
and fabulous people! Whether you've
been a member for sixty years or came
for the first time today, this will be
a wonderful time to hear from new
people and find out more about the
community here at Hennepin. Gather
on Sunday, February 6, in the alcove
right off the Social Hall at 11:00 AM.
Brunch is included.
SCIENCE & RELIGION ROUNDTABLE
On February 24, the group discusses
Nature, Human Nature, and God by
Ian G. Barbour. Questions? Contact
Kristian Clauser: ckclauser@gmail.com.
primary ministries, staff salaries, and
our gifts for United Methodist work
around the world.
A lesser known fourth source of funds
are called “dedicated:” monies donated,
earned, or reserved for a particular
purpose by the donor or responsible
ministry area. These funds carry forward
from year to year, and help fill in the
gaps of funding and allow us to engage
in special ministry. Here are a few of
the largest of the 130 dedicated funds
and their balances as of 12-31-10:
Music Patrons $9,144
Haiti Partnership & Capital $11,937
India Partnership $5,070
Replacement Bus $36,461
Dignity Center $40,456
Community Meals $55,924
Prison Ministry $16,462
Of our 31 standing committees of
the church, all but Food Service, Multi-
cultural, SPR, Financial Stewardship,
and Technology have some dedicated
funds. Detailed reports of theses bal-
ances are made available to committee
leaders and staff each month by the
church Finance Office. All of this is to
say how blessed a church we are; we
are filled with an abundance of re-
sources of energy, passion, and money
to do much good in 2011. Thank you
for the gifts of prayer, presence, wit-
ness, service and finances that you offer
among us!
ADULT NURTURE IN FEBRUARY FRESH THE MOVIE
MARCH 6 AT 11:00 AM
GOD IN AMERICA
FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 — 11:00 AM
Led by Dennis Behl & Bill Mate Does the anticipation
of spring have you
Since the days when the Puritan “city on a hill” beckoned on thinking about things
the horizon of the New World, religious faith and belief have that are new and FRESH? If so, mark
forged America’s ideals, molded its identity and shaped its sense of your calendar for March 6 at 11 am to
mission at home and abroad. This six week series concludes with: attend the community screening of
A NATION REBORN: explores how religion suffused the Civil War. “FRESH the movie” in the Hennepin Art
A NEW LIGHT: how the forces of modernity challenged traditional faith and Gallery. This documentary, by Ana
drove a wedge between liberal and conservative believers. Joanes, offers new thinking about what
SOUL OF A NATION: explores the post-World War II era, when rising we're eating, and it may just be your call
evangelist Billy Graham tried to inspire a religious revival that fused faith to action. You will be inspired by the
with patriotism in a Cold War Battle with “godless communism.” actions of others, including farmers,
OF GOD AND CAESAR: bring the series into the present day, exploring the thinkers and business people who are
religious and political aspirations of conservative evangelicals’ moral crusade reinventing our food system. Come, be
over divisive social issues. inspired, stay for a discussion, and leave
THE ORIGIN OF SATAN (a DVD series with Elaine Pagels) feeling FRESH.
FEBRUARY 6 & 13 — 11:00 AM FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers
Led by Rexi Warner and business people across America
who are re-inventing our food system.
Who is Satan? How did he become the embodiment of evil in the
Each has witnessed the rapid transforma-
New Testament? Bestselling author and scholar Elaine Pagels
tion of our agriculture into an industrial
shows how a struggle between followers of Jesus and the Jewish
model, and confronted the conse-
majority turned into a demonization of the “intimate enemies” and
quences: food contamination, environ-
how pagans and dissenting Christians also came to be branded
agents of Satan. mental pollution, depletion of natural
resources, and morbid obesity. Forging
BREATH OF LIFE (3-Part Series) healthier, sustainable alternatives, they
FEBRUARY 6, 20 & 27 — 11:00 AM offer a practical vision for a future of our
Led by Julie Delene food and our planet.
Julie Delene, founder of Move-As-One, helps guide individuals Among several main characters,
and teams through the process of remaking themselves from the FRESH features urban farmer and activist
inside out. Breathe to Quiet Your Mind – Focusing on the always Will Allen, the recipient of MacArthur’s
present and rhythmic actions of the breath, you will relax your 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer
mind, and connect with your life force, found in the breath behind the breath. and entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, made
Breathe to Heal: Release Physical and Emotional Blocks – Learn to apply the heal- famous by Michael Pollan’s book, The
ing triangle technique and unify your body, mind and breath. Breathe to Create: Omnivore’s Dilemma; and supermarket
Expand Strength, Clarity and Vibration – Direct and conscious connection with owner, David Ball, challenging our Wal-
your breath increases your ability to engage your higher mind, gain clarity from Mart dominated economy.
within, and expand your magnetic energy. Fresh is more than a movie, it’s a
YVES KLIEN: WITH THE VOICE, FULL POWERS gateway to action. The aim is to help
FEBRUARY 13 — 11:00 AM grow FRESH food, ideas and become
Led by Bruce Robbins active participants in an exciting, vibrant
and fast-growing movement.
Join Bruce and visit Walker’s exhibition of Yves Klein. Meet inside the main
entrance by the gift shop and enter the exhibit together after an introduction.
DISCOVERING ANCIENT
ORIGINAL SIN
FEBRUARY 20 & 27 — 11:00 AM CHURCH WOMEN
Led by Bruce Robbins Come learn about the strong, bold
What is the doctrine of Original Sin? When was it first recognized women of the church’s past. We’ll be
as an integral part of Christian theology? How does it inform how learning some, discussing some, and
we read scripture and sing the great hymns of our tradition? praying together prayers that they
How has it changed over the years? How is it relevant to our wrote. For an hour a month, you can
understanding and experience of what it means to be a 21st century Christian? Join nurture your soul and faith life by being
in this challenging and enlightening conversation. a witness to the ancestors of our faith.
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM Feb 22,
LOOKING AT LENT: MAKING OUR WAY FROM SHROVE TUESDAY TO ASH WEDNESDAY
March 15, April 19, and May 24th in the
FEBRUARY 27 — 11:00 AM
Harrison Room, refreshments provided.
Led by Steve Blons
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A MUSLIM MOTHER TELLS ALL
PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE FORUM
FEBRUARY 20, 2011 — 11:00 AM
Arlene El Amin, a Muslim
mother with 5 children and
14 grandchildren, will share
what it is like to be a minority
person in Minneapolis, MN.
One of her children is Imam Makram El
Amin, who many of us may know
through the Interfaith Series. Ms. Amin
is working mother who had a successful
career; a community worker and volun-
teer with: the Parent Board at North
High, a residential home for teenage
girls & Social and Counseling services;
as well as a pillar of Masjid El Nur, her
religious home. There will be plenty of
time reserved for you to ask questions.
LOOKING AHEAD TO
CHILDREN’S OPPORTUNITIES
DANA NEUHAUSER, CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
It is not too early to get out your
calendars and save the dates for our
upcoming Earth Camp and Vacation
Bible School! More info to come.
CHURCH CELEBRATES 2010,
LOOKS AHEAD TO 2011
BOBBIE KELLER
Scrumptious food, fellowship and a
dab of church business were on the
menu when members gathered January
23 for a potluck supper and celebration
of Hennepin Church ministries.
During the meeting, members elected
more than 70 volunteers new to
committees, councils and boards,
celebrated more than 150 who are
continuing in their present positions
and honored those whose terms are
ending.
They also recognized Leslie Ball,
Dayna Wolhart, Jeff Alden-Pope and
Erika Sigauke, Hennepin Church
members who are in various stages of
preparation for ordained ministry.
Rev. Leah Rosso presented a list of
34 members who have been inactive
for three years and who have not
responded to church efforts to contact
them. Those at the meeting approved a
proposal to drop them from the church
rolls.
Rod Bacon, Finance Committee
chair, told the group that Hennepin
Earth Camp 2011
July 25-28
For children who have
completed 1st - 5th grades.
Vacation Bible
School 2011
Egypt: Joseph’s Journey
from Prison to Palace
August 15-19
NEW BIBLE STUDY
Started on January 27, an eight-week
Bible study will be offered Thursdays
from 6:00—7:30 PM. Snacks provided,
bring your dinner if you want. (We can
have Jimmy John's deliver sandwiches
if enough people want them). We’ll be
exploring the book of Acts together and
talking about what it means for our
lives today. This will be led by Leah
Rosso. Email her (Leah@haumc.org) or
call the front desk (612-871-5303) if
you want to sign up. All are welcome!
Church had ended 2010 with a surplus,
much of which came during December.
Some church members gave more than
their pledge amount, he said, thanking
all for their “extraordinary” generosity.
The almost $2.2 million preliminary
budget for 2011 includes a 3 percent
raise for staff members, whose salaries
have been flat for three years.
Thanks for the congregational
generosity also came from Fred
Blaisdell, Board of Trustees chair, who
said the capital drive this year
surpassed its $100,000 goal by $10,000.
Hennepin members also learned that
the church would involve as many as
possible in 2011 to help create new
ways to reach congregational ministry
goals. Last year the Minnesota Confer-
ence asked each church to create a
ministry plan based on two gospel
imperatives: revitalizing spiritual vitality
and reaching new people. Hennepin
Church set two goals and now wants
faster progress toward reaching them.
Church members climaxed the meet-
ing by naming as many events and
other things as possible to celebrate
2010 and looking ahead to 2011.
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RECONCILING MINISTRIES
ROB GAMBLE
Can Hennepin Church help slow
the HIV/AIDS world pandemic?
Yes.
The Hennepin Reconciling Committee
is responsible for sharing AIDS informa-
tion with the congregation. I attended
the United Methodist Global AIDS
Fund meeting at Dallas in Oct. 2010.
The UM Global AIDS Fund is launching
“20/20 Envisioning an AIDS Free World”
campaign. Every United Methodist is
encouraged to contribute $20 a year
until 2020 to support the global HIV/
AIDS projects and to reduce the stigma
of HIV/AIDS.
The UM Global AIDS Fund is part of
the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuber-
culosis and Malaria. On December 1
the Fund announced it helped support
anti-retroviral treatment for 3 million
HIV/AIDS patients, tuberculosis treatment
for 7 million people and 160 million
insecticide treated nets in the campaign
against malaria.
Worldwide, HIV/AIDS is primarily a
heterosexual pandemic affecting over
33 million people on every continent
and probably in almost every nation. In
the US, the infection rate is growing
among white senior citizens, black
heterosexuals, African immigrants and
the Latino populations.
HIV/AIDS is a poverty disease. HIV
drugs often impoverish middle-class
patients. These drugs only work if a
person has good nutrition, at least 2
meals a day. Therefore in many parts of
Africa and Asia the HIV infection is a
death sentence for most people. We
can slow the HIV infections death rate
by supporting the programs that help
people feed themselves.
HIV/AIDS is more critical for women.
Some of the drugs don’t work as well
with women. Pregnant women need
the drug during childbirth to prevent
passing the infection to the child. One
of the African women commented that
marriage was the most dangerous thing
for African women. Many HIV-infected
African women will be divorced and
must turn to prostitution in order to
survive. The men are infected and since
many have more than one wife, each
wife will be infected.
A WELLNESS CHECK-IN DOWNTOWN CHURCH
CYNTHIA ASHLEY, PARISH NURSE CHORAL FESTIVAL
Stretch and Smile Classes begin in February! 2:00 PM, FEBRUARY 27
Living well through light exercise and healing prayer are two WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
healthy means of nourishing our body, mind and soul. How many of you would
This year’s event, “Honoring the Sacred:
like to incorporate these healthy practices into your lives?
A Festival of American Music” features
Cynthia Ashley, our Parish nurse, is offering a 30-minute head-to-toe, light
choirs from Hennepin Church, Central
stretch and self-massage movement class to anyone able and interested on Tuesday
from 1:30 — 2:00 PM in the Harrison Room. An adjoining 30-minute prayer time Lutheran, Basilica of St. Mary, Plymouth
will be offered for those who would like to share and lift prayers to the group from Congregational, St. Mark’s Episcopal, St.
and personal or global perspective. The stretching is done standing and/or sitting; Olaf Catholic, and Westminster. Each
no floor/mat work is expected. choir will present individual anthems
On Sunday January 30th, Cynthia will be presenting a mini-demonstration of and then join forces (over 400 voices) to
this class at 12 noon in the Harrison Room. Cynthia will be happy to answer any perform the music of Aaron Copland,
questions you may have, and can be reached at Cynthia@haumc.org or 612-435- Horatio Parker, William Billings,
1310. Stephen Paulus, Randall Thompson and
No sign up is necessary; just come as you are! Our first class begins Tuesday, Ysaye M. Barnwell (a new commission).
February 1 from 1:30 — 2:30 PM. All are welcomed and encouraged to KEEP Congregational singing will be part of this
MOVING and PRAYING! event as well.

MUSIC AT HENNEPIN HORN RECITAL TO BENEFIT DIGNITY CENTER

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13 AT 4:00 PM IN THE ART GALLERY, TIMOTHY BRADLEY, HORN
Timothy Bradley, a versatile horn performer and arranger for the Copper Street Brass
Quintet, is designating a free-will offering from his recital to benefit the Dignity
Center. Please mark your calendar to hear Mr. Bradley’s wonderful horn sounds and
provide support for the Dignity Center ministry of Hennepin Church. Don’t miss this
afternoon of beautiful music…a great opportunity to invite your friends to Hennepin!

NEW LIFE ADVENTURES CHURCH FINANCE REPORT:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 12:00 NOON
A BRASS ROMANCE
Join us for a special lunch and our
Valentine’s Concert with the Copper
Street Brass Quintet, who will explore
romantic themes in a wide variety of
musical styles. Reservations due by Feb.
7. The fee is $15.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 12:00 NOON
STATE ON THE BRINK?
Lori Sturdevant, veteran observer of
Minnesota politics, Star Tribune colum-
nist and Hennepin member examines
the state’s fiscal situation. Reservations
due Feb. 16. Cost is $8.00.
LITTLE KIDS, BIG FUN
Little Kids, BIG Fun is bringing back
Dr. Hobbs, a local pediatrician, to answer
any questions you have! Kids will be
hanging out doing Crossfit Kids, a whole
body excercise that is fun and active.
Come on February 9: Cost is $20/family
which includes dinner from 5:30-6:15
and then the activity of the night from
6:20-7:15pm. All are welcome!
EXTRAORDINARY ACTS OF GENEROSITY
ROD BACON, FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Through November of 2010, the Church’s operations had incurred a loss
of $78,000. Then along came December. Counting payment of prior year
pledges, receipts from people who had pledged were nearly $300,000 for the
month and were approximately $50,000 in excess of what had previously been
pledged. By way of comparison, in an “average” month pledge receipts are
$130,000 to $140,000 and December results more than doubled that – wow! As a
result of these extraordinary acts of generosity from the congregation, the Church’s
operations produced net income in excess of expenses of about $160,000 for the
month and $65,000 for the full year! Although the financials are still in draft form
and are not quite yet complete because of some bills that are still to be received,
it is safe to say that the Church will end the year in the black. On behalf of the
Finance Committee, sincere thanks for these great results for 2010!
Turning to the 2011 Stewardship Campaign, as of the date that this article went
to publication, additional pledges of approximately $125,000 are needed to fully
fund the 2011 budget. There are 93 households who pledged in 2010 who have
not yet pledged in 2011. If you are in this category or if you are considering
making a first-time pledge, we would very much appreciate hearing from you! Of
the $125,000 shortfall, $27,000 would go to fund a staff salary increase pool
of approximately 3%, and would result in the staff having a change in their base
salaries for the first time in 4 years. The Finance Committee feels strongly that
such an increase is warranted, but is still seeking a funding solution. Toward that
end, your continued generosity and support is sincerely appreciated as work
remains to be done to balance the 2011 budget.
If you have specific comments or questions, as always you may reach me at
Rodneybacon@yahoo.com.

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GREAT PROGRESS AWARDS FOR graduate in Spring, 2011. He holds GOING GREEN AT CHURCH
a part-time job and is a graduate of
DIGNITY CENTER CLIENTS the DC Abundant Life Group.
TOM FLOOD, MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
ANN CARLSON, DIGNITY CENTER DIRECTOR • T (female) was homeless, depressed Going green and really
After years of being in bad places in and chemically dependent when making it count is easier
their lives, six Dignity Center clients, she came to the Dignity Center. said then done; however,
working with an advocate, have made Over the course of four years, she four areas in which the
extraordinary strides in transforming has gotten into housing, dealt with church is very successful
their lives. At the Christmas Party, these her chemical dependency, mental are the heating system, the
people were honored with “Great health and health problems. She got bathroom hand soap dispensers, the
Progress” awards. Their stories follow: Social Security Disability and is a recycling effort in the offices and
graduate of the Abundant Life Group. classrooms, and lighting.
• V (female) was a prostitute who was
addicted to cocaine for 25 years. • J (female) was wrongfully fired Boilers: Hundreds of gallons of treated
She has been clean and sober for from her job which she held for boiler water is now being recycled
one year. She has been attending seven years. She was denied and not being sent down the drain.
GED classes 5 times per week and unemployment, but had the courage This change in how we operate the
Narcotics Anonymous meetings to appeal. As a result, she got the boilers alone will save the church
twice per week. She now lives in unemployment. She got her teeth thousands of dollars and be much
transitional housing. repaired. She got health insurance gentler on the environment. Ideas
• M (male) struggles with serious for the first time. She has worked and experience from Jay Cylkowski,
mental illness. He has stayed on his through serious depression. She John Hoffmann and John Meskill as
medication, which has contributed now has a new job, makes and sells well as the Trustees funding has
to his stability. He completed a crafts to make ends meet. all helped with moving this big
financial management course, and • A (male) once had a business, but improvement forward.
as a result, he was given a car. He chemical dependency, health prob- Hand Soap Dispensers: All are being
joined a church and participates in lems and a divorce left him home- changed to use foam soap instead of
a six month Bible study class. He less and jobless. He has regained lotion soap. Lotion soap costs more,
has started his own business in his sobriety, taken care of his health uses more water, and the majority of
home maintenance and repair. problems and gotten into housing. the pink lotion soap ends up being
This client is a graduate of the Dig- He recently found out that he quali- washed down the drain or ends up
nity Center’s Abundant Life Group. fies for Social Security Disability. on the floor. Better hand washing
• R (male) has been involved with a He is a speaker about homeless will also help stop spread illness.
Dignity Center advocate for two issues for St. Stephen’s Human Green Recycling Bins: In many areas
years. He moved to Minneapolis Rights Program. of the church new green recycling
after receiving a serious injury in The stories of the above clients give containers have been deployed. This
Chicago. Initially, when R came to everyone encouragement that people color change has resulted in more
the Dignity Center, he was home- can transform their lives through the and better recycling. Additionally
less, but has since moved into his love, encouragement and support given trash is collected in fewer locations
own apartment. He has gotten his to them by the highly skilled Dignity which helps in cleaner and increased
GED and has enrolled in MCTC Center volunteer staff. It is a testament paper/cardboard recycling efforts.
community college. He expects to of the power of love! Lighting Improvements: over the past
2 years, we’ve started using 15%
TAKE FIVE: BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS more efficient fluorescent tubes in
the older-style fixtures; 33% more
Hennepin Church is a member of a consortium of 15 downtown congregations efficient halogen bulbs for lights that
who have joined together to use our collective voices every two weeks at “Take 5” are dimmed in the Art Gallery and
tables. During the legislative session the “Take 5” table will be set up after worship Sanctuary (except for chandeliers);
services to make it easy for Hennepin Church attendees to sign petitions, send and 75-80% more efficient fluorescent
letters, or call your legislators. We will provide you with an opportunity to send substitutions in offices, Longfellow
your legislator a message that putting money into ending homelessness is a cost and Harrison meeting rooms.
effective solution for creating healthy communities. Each week that the “Take 5”
tables are set up, a different issue about poverty and homelessness will be
highlighted. To receive emailed action alerts or be part of the planning team for
OFFICE HELPERS NEEDED
doing advocacy at Hennepin, contact Kristyn Ebert Kristyn@haumc.org and ask to Many hands make light the work! On
sign up. You can also sign up on the DCEH website www.dceh.org. occasion the church office could use
“Take 5” tables will be set up February 6 and 20, March 6 and 20, April 17 and your help with mailings, the !nSpire
May 1 and 15. The “Day on the Hill” sponsored by the Joint Religious Legislative newsletter and assembling the worship
Coalition (JRLC) is scheduled for February 17. This is an important event for bulletins. Contact Sandra if you can help
people of faith to go to the Capitol to meet with legislators about important issues for a few hours, now and then. 612-871-
affecting our most vulnerable citizens. 5303, or let her know at the front desk.

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SELECTED EVENTS…
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
India Partnership 11:00 AM
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM
Reconciling Committee 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM
Susanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PM
Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 PM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Alanon 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6
All Church Worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
God’s Children Sing 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
Library Board 10:45 AM
God in America 11:00 AM
Breath of Life 11:00 AM
The Origin of Satan 11:00 AM
Connect Four 11:00 AM
UMW Leadership 12:00 PM
Community Meals 4:45 PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Faith In Action Team 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM
Children’s Council 6:30 PM
Russia Partnership 6:30 PM
Food Service Committee 6:45
Koinonia Board 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Little Kids, Big Fun 5:30 PM
Steeple People Board 5:30 PM
Local Outreach 6:30 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Joy Circle 9:00 AM
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM
Foundation Board 6:00 PM
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Alanon 10:00 AM
Life Adventures Valentine Lunch 12:00 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM
God in America 11:00 AM
The Origin of Satan 11:00 AM
Music at Hennepin: Horn Concert 4:00 PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Job Support Group 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM
Global Outreach Team 6:30 PM
Multigenerational Committee 6:30 PM
Dignity Center Steering 7:00 PM
Finance Committee 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM
Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
February !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Shared Ministries 6:00 PM
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM
Peace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Alanon 10:00 AM
Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 Noon
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
Youth Council 10:45 AM
God in America 11:00 AM
Breath of Life 11:00 AM
Original Sin 11:00 AM
Peace Through Justice Forum 11:00 AM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21
~ Building Closed ~
Presidents Day
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM
Adult Nurture 6:00 PM
Communications Ministry Team 6:00 PM
Ancient Church Women 7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Senior Council 10:00 AM
D.C.E.H. 2:30 PM
Haiti Partnership 6:00 PM
Trustees 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM
Science and Faith Roundtable 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Alanon 10:00 AM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Regular Sunday worship at
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday School 9:45 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM
God in America 11:00 AM
Breath of Life 11:00 AM
Original Sin 11:00 AM
Shrove Tuesday—Ash Wednesday 11:00 AM
Choral Festival (Westminster) 2:00 PM
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Hospitality Committee 7:00 PM
Fine Arts Committee 7:00 PM
Job Support Group 7:00 PM
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BAREFOOT ZONE:
WALKING THE
SPIRITUAL PATH
SALLY HOWELL JOHNSON
A new book collecting some of Sally’s
daily blog writings is been published!
The price is $14.00. Order by phone
at 1-888-696-1828 or online at
kirkhouse.com/Books/Barefoot-Zone.
Order forms are also available at the
reception desk. All proceeds from
the book will go to the Hennepin
Foundation Scholarship fund.
SEED FOR THOUGHT
FROM THE MULTICULTURAL COMMITTEE
As members of the Hennepin Church
community we become a part of the
connectional church, the United
Methodist Church, through which we
may live as part of its global
community. Every Sunday when we
gather, we take part in rediscovering
and sharing hope. We can continue to
build on this connection on Sundays
and on every day between. A first step
is to reach beyond our comfort zones to
greet and have a conversation with
someone we would not ordinarily
acknowledge. The next step is to take
time to think about ways to value this
person and the commonalities and
differences shared. In the connectional
church, such acts of kindness and
respect are first steps in answering Jesus’
commission to “feed my sheep.” (John
21:17) There are many opportunities to
build connections here at Hennepin, in
your neighborhood and where you may
work. Your actions will bring you joy!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Our sympathies to the families and
loved ones Hennepin members who
have passed away.
RECENT DEATHS
Roberta Ellis — January 4, 2011
Mildred Unruh — January 7, 2011
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Rekindling the Fire

Sunday Worship Schedule

February 6
8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices
5:00 PM Sunday at 5: A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery
February 13
8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Bruce Robbins, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices
5:00 PM Sunday at 5: A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery
February 20
8:30 AM Communion Service
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Bruce Robbins, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices
5:00 PM Sunday at 5: A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery Rekindling the Fire
February 27 In these cold, winter months leading us toward Lent,
8:30 AM Communion Service
come and gather as a Hennepin community
9:00 AM Sacred Journey
as we do the work of Rekindling the Fire.
9:30 AM Sanctuary, Leah Rosso, Preacher
11:00 AM Many Voices “Not all scriptures are factual but they all hold truth.”
5:00 PM Sunday at 5: A Spiritual Gathering of Recovery — Madeleine L’Engle