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MARCH 30 — FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: BREAD BAKING TO FEED OUR SOULS DISCOVERING ANCIENT
5:30 Share in a Plenty of Potluck Soups. Bread and Beverages will be provided. CHURCH WOMEN
6:15 Worship for Everyone
6:30 Bryce Johnson, Woodbury United Methodist Church, will Come learn about the strong, bold
share his sabbatical journey of learning to bake bread around women of the Church’s past. We’ll be
the world. Woodbury UMC members also built an outdoor learning some, discussing some, and
bread oven which now welcomes those in the community to praying together prayers that they
sacred act and art of bread baking. Bryce will share how this wrote. For an hour a month, you can
simple act has fed his and the congregation’s hungry hearts. nurture your soul and faith life by being
a witness to the ancestors of our faith.
Kids will make pretzels and explore the ways making food and eating food
Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM March 15,
connects us to God and one another.
April 19, and May 24th in the Harrison
APRIL 6 — FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: NOURISHING FOOD, NOURISHING SOULS Room, refreshments provided.
5:30 Share in a Plenty of Potluck Soups. Bread and Beverages will be provided.
6:15 Worship for Everyone OUR CHURCH LIBRARY
6:30 Organic Farmers Red and Nina talk about their connection to the earth Are you looking for a great bedtime
and why they chose to go into farming. story? Have you wondered about the
Kids will plant seeds and have activities around their connection to the relationship between archaeology and the
earth and to God. Bible? Do you want to better understand
daily life in Haiti, or find a new favorite
APRIL 13 — FEEDING HUNGRY HEARTS: WALKING THROUGH HOLY WEEK poet, or discover resources for some
5:30 Share in a Plenty of Potluck Soups. Bread and Beverages will be provided. serious Bible study? You can find a book
6:15 Worship for Everyone for any of those needs in our Church
6:30 Holy Week has been “Holy” and “Unholy” through the centuries. Many Library. You can explore the collection,
Jews across the world have reason to be frightened when this week read others’ reviews, find local book-
arrives. Bruce will take us through some of the tradition, good and bad. related events and create a “must read”
And he will try to help us prepare in creative ways for the week to come. library of your own by stopping by the
Kids will make prayer journals and will participate in other Holy Week Library page on the Hennepin Church
activities. website: hennepinchurch.org/library.
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NEW MEMBER CLASSES HEALTH AND WELLNESS ZONE OPENING DOORS…
CYNTHIA ASHLEY, PARISH NURSE ENRICHING LIVES
The upcoming New Member classes
are March 13 & 20; April 3 & 10. I am so inspired with the JACK FISTLER, LEGACY GIVING
information that author Dan
Buettner shares in his book It is said that gifts open doors (Prov.
The New Member class is a two-part 18:16) enriching the lives of recipients
The Blue Zones. The many
class with the first focused on what and donors alike. Two new endowed
centenarians he interviews
United Methodism is, a brief history of funds in the Hennepin Foundation
seem so adjusted, grounded and
Hennepin Ave UMC, and a tour of the engaged with life and living well. I can affirm this wisdom.
church. The second part of the class is learn from these wisdom-filled folks. I Through her estate, the late Edna
focused on group discussion around the also feel motivated to incorporate some Downing provided support for church
book "Three Simple Rules" and using of these lifestyle lessons into my own school activities at Hennepin Church.
our spiritual gifts. The first week we life. I sense the Hennepin community is A longtime English and journalism
meet in the Dossal Alcove right next to overflowing with healthy lifestyle tips teacher, Edna and her mother were
the Social Hall and enjoy brunch. The and living well also. especially committed to church school
second week we have lunch together at I invite you to come and share your education. In her will, Edna stated that
the parsonage, right next door. Both wisdom or longevity interest with me in her mother, Mrs. E.C. Downing, was “a
classes are from 11am-1pm. If you want the upcoming 4-week Blue Zones book dedicated Church School leader for
to sign up or have questions, please study series, Sundays, March 20 & 27, more than twenty-five years and a fifty-
contact Pastor Leah (leah@haumc.org) April 3 & 10 at 11:00 AM in Rm 201. year church member.” In establishing
Learn how we can live well and live the Downing Church School Fund, the
or Kristyn Ebert (kristyn@haumc.org) by
long in a safe supportive community. Foundation gratefully recognizes both
email or phone (612-871-5303).
Edna and her mother.
HENNEPIN JOB SUPPORT GROUP MINISTRY The Johnson Reconciling Fund has
BY JERRY GALE been initiated by Kate Johnson in
memory and honor of her late husband
The Hennepin Job Support Group started in the fall of 2009. Employment ministry Rev. Howard Johnson to support the
had been identified for several years as something that Hennepin should provide, ministries of Hennepin Church with the
usually when a member was unemployed/seeking a job. In the fall of 2009, the GLBT community. Rev. Johnson was
unemployed member was me and after being out of work for six months, I well-known to many Hennepin members
decided we really, really needed to start an employment ministry at Hennepin. One for his dedicated Methodist ministry
of the reasons for starting a job networking and support group at Hennepin was and interest in outreach to the GLBT
that most of the church-based job groups in the Twin Cities are held in the suburbs. community. Initial funding was provided
Except for holidays and an occasional snow storm, the group has met twice by Kate and other memorial gifts for
every month. We have had over 50 people in the group. Most have attended once Rev. Johnson; additional gifts, both
or twice but there are several regulars that have made almost every meeting. outright and deferred, are welcomed
Given our success, the Basilica asked the group to give a presentation February in order to fully endow this Fund for
18. We shared what we have learned from our monthly job support meetings: Hennepin’s Reconciling Ministries.
• We don't consider our group a networking group. (Contact Jack Fistler for information.)
• Our support group will listen to you and offer advice and support. Legacy gifts can touch lives in so
• It is a place to practice your elevator speech, have your resume reviewed and many ways. To plan a legacy gift or
practice interviewing. contribute to an existing fund with the
• It forces you to report to the group about what you have done in your job Foundation or Trustees, contact Jack
search since the group's last meeting. Fistler, Director of Legacy Giving, 612-
• Besides our concern about your job search, we also ask what you have done 435-1321 or Jack@haumc.org
to take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually.
• A support group is not a counseling service. SPECIAL THANKS TO BAKERS!
• A support group cannot find you a job. That is still up to you. Thanks to the fabulous Cookie Bakers
• A support group is most effective when an experienced job counselor leads at Hennepin, we have a wonderful
the group. hospitality reputation. But we are
Regarding the last item, we used some Foundation funds in 2010 to hire Leslie running out of cookies pretty often. If
Philmon to lead the meetings. She has over 16 years’ experience in job counseling you signed up to be a cookie baker and
and has been a tremendous resource for the attendees. But, we could always use got a card from me, please accept my
more support. If you have job counseling skills and experience, please join us at thanks. I hope you put the dates on
our meetings in March on 3/14 and 3/28 at 7:00 PM in the Longfellow Room. your monthly calendar, and will be
Finally, I’d like to thank Julie Malmgren and Mike Demcisak, two church faithful in your baking, so we don’t run
members who have regularly attended the meetings and provided positive support out. You are what makes Hennepin so
to the other attendees. gracious!
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WORSHIP IN THE STYLE OF IONA AT 11:00 IN THE CHAPEL STEEPLE PEOPLE STORE
SALLY JOHNSON DONATES $25,000
The Iona Community in Scotland is committed to searching for “new ways to At the end of 2010, the Steeple People
touch the hearts of all.” After returning from a pilgrimage this past fall to this tiny Surplus Store donated $25,000 to 28
island, also called Holy Island, I was struck with the beauty and simplicity of the non-profit organizations including
words and music of their worship. It was welcoming of all people, wherever they Downtown Congregations to End
are on their faith journey. Using a rotating theme for each day of the week, the Homelessness, the Bridge for Youth, the
community focuses on Welcome & Hospitality, Justice & Peace, Healing, Care of Groveland Food Shelf, Loring-
Creation, Commitment to Walk in the Ways of Jesus, and Celebration of Faithful Groveland Meals on Wheels, Project for
Community. Each worship service includes music, scripture, prayer, a way to Pride in Living and St. Anne’s Place (a
connect with fellow worshipers, offering and a call to live out in daily life the faith shelter for women). We also donated
we declare. two goats, two sheep and two trees to
At the beginning of 2011, our Many Voices worship service at 11:00 AM in the Heifer International. (The complete list
Border Chapel, began creating its worship around this simple liturgy. We rotate is available at the store). At Hennepin,
week to week the themes described above. On the Justice & Peace Sunday, we we gave grants to support the mission in
will engage in a hands-on act of justice like creating health kits for the Dignity Haiti, the Compass 180 Prison Ministry,
Center, which we did in January. On Healing Sunday we will be involved in and the Dignity Center. In addition, we
varying rituals of healing. Our hope is that this community of worshipers will gave vouchers worth $11,498 to clients
continue to welcome those for whom this experience of worship is helpful in their of the Dignity Center so that they could
own spiritual formation. We invite all Hennepin members to join us for worship at buy clothing and other essential items.
any time and to invite those they know who may enjoy this worship style. Since 2003, we have given $89,000 in
We are also seeking musicians to add to our worship life. If you play an vouchers to the Dignity Center, and
instrument (flute, drums, guitar, violin, etc.), and would be willing to offer your since 1979, grants and vouchers have
gifts for music every now and then, please email me at Sally@haumc.org. In the totaled $780,000. If you’ve donated or
meantime, we ask that you keep this growing community in your prayers, that we bought items or volunteered, you can
may continue to listen to the movement of the Spirit among us and that those who feel proud of these accomplishments,
would find the Holy in the beauty and simplicity of this service will be welcomed and we sincerely thank you for your
and find a home. donations, time and efforts.
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SELECTED EVENTS… MONDAY, MARCH 14 YOUNG ADULT SLEDDING
Faith in Action Team 6:30 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Local Outreach 6:30 PM Meet other 20 & 30 year olds, get
India Partnership 11:00 AM Job Support Group 7:00 PM outside and enjoy the last of the snow!
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Meet at Hennepin at 2:00 PM on March
Communications Ministry Team 6:00 PM Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM 20th for one last sledding adventure.
Reconciling Committee 6:30 PM Foundation Board 6:00 PM Bring a sled if you have one! We’ll plan
Dignity Center Steering 6:30 PM Global Outreach Team 6:30 PM to be done around 4:00 PM. If, by any
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Multigenerational Committee 6:30 PM chance of luck, there is no snow, we’ll
Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM Finance Committee 7:00 PM find a place to go hiking instead. :)
Susanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Please RSVP to Leah Rosso so we know
Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM you’re coming (Leah@haumc.org) or
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 THURSDAY, MARCH 17 you may sign up at the front desk.
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM April !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 PM Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM Labyrinth 3:00 PM RECONCILING MINISTRIES
Administrative Council 6:00 PM Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM ROB GAMBLE, CHAIR
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM Shared Ministries 6:00 PM 2nd Sunday Brunch: 10:45 – noon in
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM Dorcas Alcove, off the Social Hall.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Peace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PM Reconciling Committee invites LGBT
Alanon 10:00 AM FRIDAY, MARCH 18 members, parents and allies to gather
Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 Noon Alanon 10:00 AM for Brunch! Pick up your breakfast for
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Life Adventures Luncheon 12:00 Noon $5.00 and join us. Committee meeting
All Church Worship at SUNDAY, MARCH 20
follows at Noon.
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Regular Sunday worship at
God’s Children Sing 9:45 AM 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Sing a New Song
Breakfast 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Sing a New Song is a time for LGBT
Library Board 10:45 AM Breakfast 10:30 AM individuals, families and allies to gather
FRESH the Movie 11:00 AM Blue Zones Class 11:00 AM for worship, fellowship, Bible study and
UMW Leadership 12:00 PM New Member Class 11:00 AM begin planning for General Conference
Community Meals 4:45 PM Peace Through Justice Forum 11:00 AM 2012 in Tampa. Contact Rob Gamble at
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 TUESDAY, MARCH 22 robgamble@usfamily.net or pick up an
Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM application at the Reception Desk.
Children’s Council 6:30 PM Adult Nurture 6:00 PM
Russia Partnership 6:30 PM $250.00 scholarships, depending upon
Dignity Center Steering 6:30 PM
Food Service Committee 6:45 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
the number of applicants, are offered for
Koinonia Board 7:00 PM Senior Council 10:00 AM Sing a New Song, Reconciling Ministries
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Haiti Partnership 6:00 PM national gathering Aug. 25-28 at Sawmill
Trustees 7:00 PM Creek Resort at Huron Ohio. Early Bird
~ ASH WEDNESDAY~ Registration total of $500.00 before
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Little Kids, Big Fun 5:30 PM Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM May 1. There are registration rates for
Steeple People Board 5:30 PM Labyrinth 3:00 PM children and students. See sans2011.org
Soup and Bread Supper 5:30 PM Science and Faith Roundtable 7:00 PM for more info.
Ash Wednesday Worship 7:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 25
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Alanon 10:00 AM MARCH HUNGER OFFERING
Joy Circle 9:00 AM Emmaus Potluck 5:30 PM
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM SUNDAY, MARCH 27 The March Hunger offering goes to
Labyrinth 3:00 PM Regular Sunday worship at One Great Hour of Sharing. Last year,
Book of Acts Bible Study 6:00 PM 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Hennepin members gave generously to
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM Sunday School 9:45 AM the United Methodist Committee on
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Breakfast 10:30 AM Relief (UMCOR) to support the work of
Alanon 10:00 AM Blue Zones Class 11:00 AM hurricane recovery in Haiti expecting
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Singing in the Light 4:00 PM 100% of their gifts would be used as
Regular Sunday worship at MONDAY, MARCH 28 intended. This is possible only because
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Hospitality Committee 7:00 PM UMCOR relies on a separate source,
Sunday School 9:45 AM Fine Arts Committee 7:00 PM One Great Hour of Sharing, to cover
Breakfast 10:30 AM Job Support Group 7:00 PM administrative costs in all of its many
Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM TUESDAY, MARCH 29 ministries: responding to disaster,
Reconciling Ministries Brunch 10:45 AM Stretch and Smile 1:30 PM fighting hunger, alleviating poverty,
Youth Council 10:45 AM THURSDAY, MARCH 31 providing relief supplies and offering
New Member Class 11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM hospitality to refugees and immigrants.
Salon se Leve 2:00 PM Labyrinth 3:00 PM
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