Reign Of Christ November 22, 2009

Sunday Reign of Christ November 22, 2009

Music at Hennepin Presents:

Elijah Tonight at 7:30 PM, come and hear the Hennepin Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra present Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah. This concert is in honor of Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday and is directed by Bill Mathis, with baritone soloist, Michael Schmidt. All are welcome! Come enjoy this masterpiece of music and faith, and bring along your friends! Free and open to the public.

Youth Dinner Theater Come see the youth of Hennepin in their interactive dinner theater production of In Bethlehem Inn. This takes place in the Social Hall and will include a play, dinner, and musical entertainment. Tickets on sale in Carlson Hall every Sunday and are also available for purchase online at HennepinChurch.org. They are $10 for adults, $5 for students, free for children under 5, with a family cap at $30. Performances will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 PM, as well as Sunday, Dec. 6, at 11:00 AM, replacing that day’s brunch. Hope to see you there! Also, don’t forget our upcoming Annual Youth Bake Sale: Dec. 13th and 20th. More information to come!

Last Sunday, many church members turned in their pledge card, their estimate of giving for 2010. If you have not responded with your pledge, please do so today. Thank you! May your gratitude guide your giving for 2010.

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Sundays @ Hennepin

Beginner’s Bible Study

The Legend and Power of Elijah

This Bible discussion for those who don’t know that much about the Bible is led by Pastor Leah Rosso and meets 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Just contact [email protected] or call 612-871-5303.

11:00 AM Nov. 22 - Sanctuary Bruce Robbins will provide information and pose questions on the great prophet, Elijah, who sets fires, loses and finds God, ascends to heaven and is predicted to return. And Felix Mendelssohn celebrates him with great music! Come here the choir and orchestra tonight at 7:30 PM!

Challenge of Change & Transition

UMW Bazaar!

Nov. 22 - 11:00 AM - Harrison Room This ever-changing world is fast-paced; history is happening faster than we can make sense of, if on both personal and societal levels, change and transition are not optional; they are daily realities. In this series, led by Julie Neraas, we reflect on the changes we are experiencing, personally and collectively; talk about spiritual resources we can draw upon in transition; and discover what we can learn from wisdom figures who have written or spoken about change.

The United Methodist Women's Christmas event will be held Dec. 5, 9:0012:30 in Carlson Hall. $12 Tickets will be on sale Nov. 22 and 29 or call (612) 8715303 to make reservations. Devotions by David Wheeler and carol singing follow the bazaar. We’ll finish fleece scarves for our Community Meals guests and Dignity Center clients. Readings by actress Anita O'Sullivan and music by the Revelers in the Art Gallery. The morning concludes with Mission Recognition ceremony & brunch. Childcare provided.

Race, Racism and Religion

Nov. 22 - 11:00 AM - Room 203 This adult forum uses a film produced by the General Commission on Race and Religion and addresses the various dynamics and views of the UMC of Race. Discussion will follow, and set the foundation for future initiatives involving race at Hennepin Church.

Seasons of the Spirit

Sunday, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM - Room 201 This bible study looks into the weekly scripture readings. There is no need to do any preparation, simply show up, enter into the discussion! Sally Johnson and Rexi Warner lead the 11:00 AM class in October. Bill Tipping leads the 5:00 PM Class.

Breakfast @ Hennepin 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Social Hall Join us for Breakfast and fellowship today after worship! Breakfast WILL be offered next Sunday, Nov. 29, the Sunday after Thanksgiving — take a turkey break and enjoy a meal with church friends. Only $4 per person, thanks to grants from the Hennepin Foundation and generous members. On Sunday, Dec. 6, NO BREAKFAST. Instead, our youth ministry will offer their dinner theatre “In Bethlehem Inn” at 11:00 AM in the Social Hall. Tickets are available from the youth.

Sunday School Dates to Remember

Nov. 29: Two Room Sunday School 9:45-10:45 AM; Pre3 – K Room 101; 1st – 5th Grade Room 1/3. Dec. 27: No Sunday School – Children worship with families. Jan. 3: Sunday Morning at the Movies 9:45 – 10:45 AM

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Dignity Center Christmas Party

RELEVANT Senior High Network Christmas Party Girls Book Club

Christmas is a time of giving for those with resources. Those without often feel left out of the seasonal gift-giving. Dignity Center volunteers want to include our clients by creating a joyous party with $20 gift certificates for each guest. Please Help by donating money for gift certificates and food for the party. Please write a check to the Dignity Center and put in the memo “client gift.” Many Thanks!

Have some Christmas Fun and meet other United Methodists in their 20's and 30's at the Network Christmas Party! Potluck at 6-ish at Hennepin, then carpool to Brave New Workshop for “Bret Favre’s Christmas Spectacular” at 8pm. Cost: only $10! RSVP by Dec. 10 for show and childcare. Email Leah ([email protected]) or call: 612-871-5303.

All book-loving senior high girls are invited to join the youth book group. We meet every first and third Wednesday night of the month from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Church of Youth. Our current book is Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Pick up a copy and join us for discussion, snacks, and girl time!

INCLUSIVE Community Meals Life Adventures Nancy is feverishly working

For Senior Adults

volunteers for 2010. Is your name on her spreadsheet? If you’ve received a form to sign up and haven’t returned it yet, now is the time! If you want a form, please contact Nancy at [email protected] or contact us from the website: http://hennepinchurch.org/ serving/community-meals.

outings and events! Friday Luncheons are in the Social Hall, reservations due by preceding Wednesday. Call the Church office 612-8715303. Dec. 11: It’s our Christmas Luncheon with the Plymouth Rockers, a music ensemble of 30 who will lead us in a sing-a-long! Jan.8: Bakken Museum tour. Limited to the first 24 people. $5 fee. Sign up now!

Little Kids Big Fun to schedule the nearly 250 Join your friends for these

The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM means a fun night for families to get out and enjoy time together. $20 per family, including dinner! Everyone is welcome! Koinonia New Bring friends and neighbors! Years Retreat Dec. 9 — Kids: Angel Tree New Year’s Eve at Koinonia, Night! Grown-ups: Making stargazing with weatherman Family Traditions All Year Michael Lynch, and his Long. giant telescope! Join others Happy from Hennepin relaxing, News! enjoying the outdoors, a Lily Rosso, bonfire, crafts, chatting, daughter of eating, or doing absolutely Leah, would nothing. Friends and family like to are always welcome. Begins announce with supper on Dec. 31 that she’s through brunch on Jan 2. going to Fees for the entire weekend have a sister are 2 nights lodging, five or brother meals- Adults $100, kids this coming $75, family $200; for one May! night and 3 meals - Adults Check out Your 60, kids 40, family $120. Church Library! You may come for as little as an afternoon. We don’t Do you have questions want cost to be a deterrent, about United Methodism? so scholarship money is The Church Library has available. Sign-up at church some answers. Check out: or at HennepinChurch.org. HennepinChurch.org/Library

BEAUTIFUL Holiday Baking

(and eating) for People in their 20’s and 30’s! Come enjoy great company, learn how to make delicious desserts, and, of course, eat them! This is a cooking class for people who love to eat and don’t mind learning a few things along the way. (Recipes will be available to take home with you, and perhaps some leftovers too!) Sunday, December 6th at 4pm at the parsonage. Cost is $5/person.

Advent Wreath Workshop

11:00 AM today in Room 202. Come join us as we prepare for Advent! Greenery, wreath forms and candles will be available to make an Advent wreath for use at home. This is a fun project for all ages!

Weekly Classes/Activities

Thursday Bible Study: The First Looking ahead Christmas, a fresh look at Nativity First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of Welcoming the Wild One. Advent stories, by Marcus Borg and John God 5:30 PM, Sundays through devotional booklets will be available Dominic Crossan. Class meets Dec. 6, led by Bill Mate and Eileen at church on Sunday Nov. 29. It will Marie. Featuring Marcus Borg and weekly, 11:00 AM w/Chris Jackson. also be available on our website at John Dominic Crossan as they tour The Science & Faith Roundtable: If HennepinChurch.org/advent. parts of the Holy Land talking about you’re interested in how science Jesus and his mission in life and and religion can be partners in the Knotty Quilter Teddy Bear and Quilt Sale will be held in Carlson Hall Nov. using ancient and contemporary art, quest for truth, this group may be 29 and Dec. 6. at 9:00 AM. Proceeds this video, shot on location makes a for you! 7:00 PM, Thursday, Dec 3: buy quilting supplies and the extra wonderful visual experience. The Take a break from the books for the goes to support missions of the Church. lectures are thoughtful and helpful holidays and join us for a movie 40 Below: People in their 20’s and night. Bring a snack or holiday treat 40 Below Christmas Party! Let's start 30’s gather weekly for fun and to share as we watch Contact star- the Christmas season early with a conversation. For info, contact Becca ring Jodie Foster & Matthew potluck on Dec.10! To be mindful of Johnson: [email protected] McConaughey; Robert Zemeckis, others during this Christmas season Faith and Life Group: Tuesdays at please bring a toy or game for Toys director. Beverages provided. 8:00 PM. Come gather with others For Tots. Don't worry about keeping to discuss questions you have about things warm as we have access to the Donate! Volunteer! faith. We explore what it means to kitchen, just join us for an evening of be a “progressive” Christian, and The November Hunger Offering will fun and friendship in the Longfellow how our lives are impacted by our support the Groveland Foodshelf. Room at 6:30pm. faith. Facilitated by Kate Kennedy. This neighbor of Hennepin Church Rebuilding: A Group for People who Job Transition Group: 7:00 PM 1st plays a vital role in the lives of have been Separated or Divorced. and 3rd Monday of the Month, many. At a time when donations Starting January 14th, a rebuilding through December. If you are lookhave decreased, the need has been group for people who are separated ing for a job, worried about your increasing. Thank you for your help or divorced is being led by Rev. Mary current job or transitioning to a new and generous gifts. Keen (a United Methodist pastor and career, join this gathering of folks to Volunteer with the Dignity Center! therapist at Westminster Presbyterian discuss the world of job transition. The Dignity Center is looking for a Counseling Center). It will be held on All welcome! volunteer to help with Wednesday Thursday evenings from 6-8pm, startFaith and Fiction Book Group: Come Reception. If you are interested in ing with a potluck meal. Cost is $40 be a part of a great conversation. volunteering with the Center please and includes a book with registration. We gather on the third Tuesday of contact Kristyn Ebert, Volunteer Aid is available for those not able to the month at Dunn Bros on Loring Coordinator, at (612) 435-1305 cover the $40. The group will run for Park at 7pm in the “stage” area in or [email protected]. Thank you seven weeks. Register by calling the back. All welcome all of the time! church (612-871-5303) or signing up for your interest in the D.C. Dec. 15: A Christmas Carol - Charles at the reception desk. Questions? Dickens. Contact Pastor Leah [email protected].

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Pledging and Giving Online

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Calendar of Events

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open 7:00 PM Hospitality Committee

Sunday, November 22, 2009 8:30 - 9:00 8:30 - 12:30 8:30 - 12:30 8:45 - 12:30 9:00 - 10:00 9:30 - 10:30 9:45 - 10:45

10:00 - 11:00 10:30 - 12:30 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:30 11:00 - 1:00 4:00 - 6:30 5:00 - 6:00 5:00 - 7:00 5:00 - 7:00 5:30 - 6:30 7:30 - 9:00

Holy Communion Border Chapel Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall Walker UMC Wreath Sale East Entry Lawn Nursery / Child Care Room 105 Sacred Journey Worship Art Gallery Festival Worship Sanctuary Seasons of the Spirit Sunday School Ed. Wing Preschool Age 3 Room 101 Preschool Age 4 Room 103 Kindergarten Room 1/3 First Grade Room 5 Second Grade Room 7 Third Grade Room 4/6 Fourth Grade Room 8 Fifth through Twelfth Grade Church of Youth Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall Many Voices Border Chapel The Legend and Power of Elijah Sanctuary Seasons of the Spirit Room 201 Challenge of Change & Transition Harrison Room Race, Racism and Religion Room 203 Hennepin Information Session Longfellow Room Youth Council Meeting Parsonage UMW Annual Meeting Room 201 Chamber Singers Choir Room Advent Wreath Making Room 202 Dinner Theater Rehearsal Social Hall Seasons of the Spirit Room 201 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group Church of Youth Confirmation Parsonage First Light Class Room 203 Music at Hennepin: Elijah Sanctuary

Include Steeple People in your Christmas Journey The elves, divas and staff have toiled all weekend to make this Monday special for all our customers. The tree will be lit and the door will be open at noon. You can be one of the first to choose among the ornaments and décor and decorations. There will be trees, garlands, wreaths, clothes and some very special jewelry items. Be sure you stop by Steeple People Surplus Store for your early Christmas shopping.

Sunday Spire Deadline

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8:30 AM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

Library Committee Altar Choir Dignity Center Steering National/International Outreach Faith and Life Discussion

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 7:30 PM

Dignity Center—Open Knotty Quilters Recyclers Sanctuary Choir

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Building Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Building Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Holiday Building Closings:

The building and offices will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 in observance of the holiday. The building will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9:00 AM. Also, through most winter months, the church will close on Fridays at 5 PM and on Saturdays at 3 PM. Thank you!

Breakfast @ Hennepin 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Social Hall

Only $4.00 per person, thanks to grants from Hennepin Foundation and our generous members!

Sunday School Note: Sunday School ends at 10:45 AM Parents are encouraged to relax and enjoy coffee and adult fellowship before 10:45 pick-up time.

Gratitude for your Giving and Continued Support

Please email all information to At the end of October the Operating [email protected] by 10:00 AM Budget Income Received in each of the past three years has amounted to: on Monday for the following 2009—74% of Budget Thank You Sunday Spire, or drop off at the 2008—73% of Budget For your church, Attn: Daniel Pederson. 2007—76% of Budget Support!

Hennepin…

A CARING COMMUNITY

PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the church office if you, a family member or an other church member are experiencing an illness, a hospitalization, or another need for pastoral care. CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS are posted each week in the Pastoral Care section on the kiosk in Carlson Hall. Greeting cards for members in need of cheer are available to sign at the reception desk near the East Entry. PACEM SINGERS are available to sing to Hennepin members and friends bringing comfort of favorite hymns and songs to your surroundings. DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Sept. through Dec. 26, this group meets Saturday mornings at the Basilica of St. Mary School, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Nov. 28: Our Thanksgiving weekend time will be an open session.