Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

A Story To Stand On
Sundays thru Dec.19, 11:00 AM
Our fall theme is “A Story To Stand On.” In worship
Welcome Back
Bruce!
Parsonage Open
House Dec. 12
Advent
Art Project
Artist Amanda Hunter will
RELEVANT
Boots for We need: Girls and Boys
We welcome Rev. Bruce lead a conversation and homeless NEW boots, sizes 11 to 4.
we will hear parables of Jesus, Robbins back to Hennepin experience of ways we can Bring them to the church
those stories which have shaped all be a part of the Advent
Children
after a four month sabbatical! on Sunday and the Polach’s
our lives. Through Dec. we will On Sunday, Dec. 12, noon- “In Days to Come...Great Sacred Journey community will collect them. If you
Advent December 5, 2010 Joy” community art project
hear favorite scripture stories of 2 pm, you are invited to a led by the Polach family would prefer to make a
Hennepin members which have special open house at the today at 11:00 AM in Room invites everyone to collect donation so boots can be
informed their faith journeys. parsonage for holiday snacks 203. Sculptural “Vessels of new boots for children at purchased, please make a
Advent Dec. 5: Ginger Sisco, Dec. 12: Bruce Robbins. and to see the recently Anticipation, Hope and Joy” the Stonebridge Elementary
Devotionals check to HAUMC and add
remodeled first floor rooms. will hold our prayers and School, a school of 160
Are In! “BOOTS” to the memo line.
become containers for all
Be sure to get a In Days to Come...Great Joy! The Board of Trustees and
the Staff Parish Relations we anticipate in this season
students who are homeless or
transient. For the past eight
The boots and donations
copy of our latest Committee are your hosts. that leads us toward the are needed by next Sunday,
years we have provided new Dec. 12. Help us to once
devotional at the Christmas Eve Pageant Worship Leaders birth of the Christ Child.
information tables boots for these children the again create The Miracle of
Dec. 24 @ 4pm ALL AGES are invited to
or reception at 9:30 & 11:00 come and see how you can week before Christmas break. the Boots!
All children ages 3 and up are invited to enter

Christmas
desk today!
into the story of the birth of Jesus by participating
in the annual Christmas Eve Pageant. It will be a
December
5, 12, 19
Bruce Robbins,
get involved!
Little Kids INCLUSIVE
Around the World simple retelling of the Christmas story. Rehearsal Preaching Big Fun Great Joy! Community
11 AM, Sunday, Dec. 12 is Sunday, Dec. 19 at 4 PM. Parents or other Wrapping Party! Life Adventure’s
Meals
adults are needed for costuming and help during 40Below December 8 Christmas Celebration
Take a world tour with the Sanctuary Christmas Party Friday, Dec. 10th at Noon,
the pageant. Depending on how many
Choir, soloists and chamber orches- 7 PM, Thurs., Dec. 9 The Adults will get lessons lunch and program of story
tra. Music in a wide variety of styles Children in 3rd grade and older are invited to be guests arrive this evening,
We will get an early start from a former professional and song with Jodi Gustafson,
and languages from many countries readers. Children ages 3 through 2nd grade may to celebrating Christmas with gift-wrapper, as well as fun we will have served nearly
Office Manager and Sally
will carry you to places you’ve been sign up to sing in one of the special choirs. our annual 40 Below Christ- for those of us w/o anything Johnson, Minister of Worship 4600 people approximately
and places you’d like to go, in this Additional rehearsals for choirs are scheduled mas Potluck. We will have 7500 meals in 2010. Those
to wrap. The Kid’s activity: and Spiritual Formation. Hear
season of joy and hope. access to the kitchen in the same 4600 guests were also
Sunday mornings during Advent. Sign up online, Christmas ornaments and the story Great Joy! by MN
or in person at the reception desk. Dignity Center to heat up games! We’ll start at 5:30 author Kate DiCamillo, and able to take home socks,
and put finishing touches on PM for dinner, then from join in many joyous songs underwear, pantry items and
Barefoot Zone: our culinary delights! Set up 6:20-7:20 PM kids and their of the season, accompanied toiletries. We are truly
Walking the from 6:30, with the party grownups will do their own by our Communications
blessed by your faith, hope,
starting at 7:00. Hope to see thing. You’ll be out the door Director, Daniel Pederson.
Spiritual Path lots of people! This is a low Reservations due by Dec. 5. love and generosity.
by 7:30 PM.
by Sally Howell Johnson key event with great food, Lunch is $12.00
A new book collecting some of
Sally’s daily blog writings is
being published! The price is
people and conversation.
A Sleigh Full
GREAT JOY
BOOKLETS
Last Sunday Sally Johnson
BEAUTIFUL
of Books from Fire and Ice: Register before Dec 20: Adults
$14.00. You can order online at invited people to take a
kirkhouse.com/Books/Barefoot-Zone or by phone
Steeple People Koinonia $95, Children $55, family max
Just in time for holiday giving Great Joy booklet to record $190.
at 1-888-696-1828. Order forms are also available the joy they experience Unwind from the hustle
the “elves” at Steeple People One Day Package cost is:
at the reception desk. All proceeds from the book during Advent. These small and bustle of Christmas at our
have been sorting books to Adults $60, children under
So far, we have heard from 339 households who books are available at the Koinonia Retreat Center Dec.
go to the Hennepin Foundation Scholarship fund. bring them to church and 12, $40, Family max $120. If
have responded with their pledge card. Will you 31—Jan 2. This year we are
simplify Christmas shopping. reception desk. Record the you register before Dec. 20:
take the time to respond this week? We want to Youth “Brunch” planning for sleigh rides,
Today and Dec. 12, check joys you experience, honor Adults $50, Children, $30.00,
hear from everyone…with your financial pledge broom ball, sledding and a
Theater out our tables in the East them, offer your gratitude concert courtesy of The Mul-
family max of $95.
and with your prayer concerns. Pledge cards are at Today, 11:00 AM and then share the stories Register at church reception
Entry and see our selection t i g e n e r a t i o n a l c om m i t -
the information tables, and can be found online at Social Hall with others. This can be desk. More information is in
of Christmas books for all tee. You can plan to come
HennepinChurch.org, under the “Giving” menu. Come, enjoy the fun and thoughtful production your Advent practice as we and spend one or two nights
the December !nSpire.
ages, as well as many other

Hennepin
Thank you for your support of Hennepin in 2011. “Inventing a Christmas Story,” presented by our live out our theme of “In at Koinonia.
nearly new books. Find the
Your church is worth it! Hennepin Youth in partnership with UMW. Walk- perfect gift while supporting Days to Come...Great Joy.” Two Day Package cost is:
ins only as space allows. Adults-$12, Children/ this Hennepin ministry. We Contact Sally with questions: Adults $120, children under
students-$5, Families-$30. 3-course brunch included. will accept cash or checks. [email protected] 12, $80, Family max $240.

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 Weekly Classes/Activities
Thursday Bible Study 11 AM to 12:00
Global Issues Forum 7:00 PM, Thurs., Dignity Center needs donations for
Dec. 16, Rethinking Immigration. DC Client Christmas. Many Dignity
Calendar of Events MONDAY, DECEMBER 6
Sunday, December 5, 2010 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
noon in the Longfellow Room. The With presenters Donna Gabaccia, Center clients do not have a caring
7:00 PM Job Support Group
New Testament book, Acts of the Director of the Immigration History community that provides gifts or
Apostles, will be our fall topic. New Research Center (UofM), and parties. The Dignity Center wants to 1st Sunday of the Month TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
participants always welcome! Chris Kathleen Moccio, professor of be that caring community, but * All Church Worship * 8:30 AM Library Committee
Jackson, Juanita Reed Boniface and Immigration Law at St. Thomas we needs help to purchase $20 Target (Children attend worship with their family) 11:00 AM India Partnership
Mary Mensheha share leadership. will explore the global and historical gift cards and pay for the holiday 6:00 PM Adult Nurture
Men’s Bible Fellowship. At 7:00 on perspectives of U.S. immigration party. Can you help? Write a check 8:30 - 9:00 Holy Communion Border Chapel 6:00 PM Altar Choir
Friday mornings a group of men and suggest why our policies often to “The Dignity Center” and direct it 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall 6:00 PM Shared Ministry Team
gather for bible study, conversation produce some of the problems they to Ann Carlson’s mail box. Thanks! 8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103 6:00 PM Communications Ministry
and fellowship. All men are invited are intended to address. Souper Bowl: Are you a football fan 9:00 - 10:00 Sacred Journey Art Gallery 6:30 PM Reconciling Committee
to attend this lively discussion. Donate! Volunteer! or a Community Meals fan? Either 9:30 - 10:30 Festival Worship Sanctuary WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Job Support Group: Dec. 6 & 20, Jan. way you know Souper Bowl Sunday 9:45 - 10:45 God’s Children Sing Room 105 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
Heartwarmers: For many Hennepin is February 6. Buying a can of soup
3 & 17, 7-8:30 PM. This Group is 10:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room 9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
Church families, the Hennepin for each win your team has will be
for those worried about their current 10:45 - 11:45 Library Board Longfellow Room 1:00 PM Recyclers
Heartwarmers have become an a super gift to the hungry. Thanks!
job or transitioning to a new career. 11:00 - 12:00 Many Voices Border Chapel 5:30 PM Little Kids, Big Fun
annual Christmas tradition. Pick up Annual Youth Bake Sale on Sundays
Facilitator Leslie Philmon has 16 years 5:30 PM Steeple People Board Meeting
your Heartwarmer today in the East 11:00 - 12:00 A Story to Stand On: Ginger Sisco Room 202
experience as a career coach. If you Dec. 12 & 19, please bring your 6:30 PM Local Outreach
Entry and share the warmth with 11:00 - 12:00 Advent Art Project Room 203
had a successful job change this favorite holiday treats for donation 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
family and friends. 11:00 - 12:00 God’s Children Sing Room 205
year, consider bringing Christmas to be sold at this event. Please pack- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
Thank Offering: The Hennepin United 11:00 - 12:00 Kindergarten Milestone Room 5/7
cookies Dec. 20 and sharing your age treats so they are ready to be
Methodist Women are continuing 11:00 - 12:30 Youth Brunch Theater Social Hall 9:00 AM Joy Circle
story. Eggnog provided! Thank you. sold, and bring them to the Bake
to receive Thank Offerings. Please 11:00 AM Thursday Bible Study
50s and 60s Group: Are you firmly Sale tables in Carlson Hall before 11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room
make note of this on your check or 3:00 PM Labyrinth
planted in middle age? Don’t want 9:30 AM on the morning of the 4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals Social Hall
envelope. 7:00 PM 40 Below Christmas Potluck
to admit you might qualify for sale. Contact Paula Colton if you 7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal Choir Room
Dignity Center needs volunteers on 7:00 PM Hennepin Chime
senior discounts? Single, divorced, want to help: [email protected] or
December 20 from 9:00-2:00 to set FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10
married? If yes, then you might 612-435-1304.
up, serve and clean up for the DC Please send all Calendar Corrections
want to join this group at 7 PM on Client Christmas party. Contact Ann 7:00 AM Men’s Bible Fellowship
Ambassador Cards and Room Requests to Jodi Gustafson. 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
Friday, Dec. 10 at the home of Carlson [email protected] or 612-
Marla and Bill Tipping. For more
Available 10:00 AM Alanon
435-1336 to help. Thanks! A Hennepin member is providing [email protected] or 612-435-1325
information, please contact Marla: DC needs volunteer Lawyers. The Ambassador Cards to church members 12:00 PM Life Adventures Luncheon
[email protected] Dignity Center hosts a Volunteer who would like to attend the current
The Science & Faith Roundtable: If
you’re interested in how science
Lawyer Network (VLN) legal clinic production of Black Nativity at Penumbra
M/W/F mornings from 9:00—11:30, Theatre, running through Dec. 26 th.
Christmas Eve Breakfast at Hennepin
~ Returns next week ~
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY

Today, our Youth Brunch Theater will be

and religion can be partners in the
quest for truth, this group may be
offering brief legal services. Lawyers These cards allow holders to purchase
with three years of civil legal experi- a ticket to a Penumbra show for $10 (a
at Hennepin presented in the Social Hall and takes the
place of Breakfast at Hennepin. You may
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
church office if you, a family member
for you! January 27, 2011: Reviving ence are eligible to volunteer. $38 value). They are good for the entire or an other church member are experi-
12:00 Noon — Border Chapel purchase tickets, if available, for $12—
Christian Humanism: The New Contact Mary Martin for more info season, not just this production. Pick up encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
A contemplative service Adults, $5—Children, $30—Families.
Conversation on Spirituality, Theology at [email protected] or 612-435- your Ambassador Card at the Reception another need for pastoral care.
of carols and communion. Coffee is available in Carlson Hall.
and Psychology by Don Browning. 1337. Desk today!
CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS

HennepinChurch.org
Surviving and community. Join others for personal Now Accepting PayPal
2:00 PM — Art Gallery
Music, poetry, silence and candlelight
on the labyrinth.
Gratitude for your Giving
and Continued Support
At the end of November, the Operating
Budget Income Received in each of
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
4:00 PM — Sanctuary
reflection and sharing of how to cope If you wish to make a gift or donation the past three years has amounted to: the reception desk near the East Entry.
Celebrating the A family friendly service with pageant,
and enjoy the holidays simultaneously. to Hennepin Church, please note we choirs and candlelight. 2010—87% of Budget Thank You PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
Holidays Holistically Learn how to balance yourself between have another way to facilitate that. Childcare available for infants. 2009—84% of Budget For your to Hennepin members and friends
4:00 PM, Sunday December 12 the hectic and the holy You may make your gift online, safely 2008—83% of Budget Support! bringing comfort of favorite hymns
Border Chapel activities of the season. through PayPal. Just go to our new
7:00 PM — Sanctuary
Sunday Spire Deadline and songs to your surroundings.
Welcome to a Sunday afternoon Please call Cynthia Ashley, Carols, communion and candlelight.
church website: HennepinChurch.org Please email all information to DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
Parish Nurse at church Childcare available for infants,
gathering in Border Chapel that allows and then choose “Giving” www.mplsgriefsupport.com. Saturday
a safe, holy place to share among 612-435-1310 for info. ASL interpreted. [email protected] by 10:00 AM
from the top menu. mornings Sept. 4 - Dec. 18, at Central
11:00 PM — Sanctuary on Monday for the following Lutheran Church (333 South 12th St.,
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Carols, communion and candlelight. Sunday Spire, or drop off at the Mpls.) 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Dec. 11 topic:
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