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Volunteer at a
Shelter for Women and Children
April 15
The Third Thursday Group is looking for volunteers of all ages to join us at the Women's Advocates shelter. Do not underestimate the value of a kind word or gesture to women and children in transition.
April 15 activity: picture frames for Mother's Day. We also always have crayons, markers and something to color. There are
always lots of little ones who want to play games or share a good book
and a snack.
Women's Advocates Domestic Abuse Shelter is on the corner of Grand Avenue and Dale Street. We meet at 5:45 p.m. and are always done before 8 p.m. Please contact Liz Boyd for details and a background check form: 651-698-0409 or elizaboyd@msn.com.
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Loaves & Fishes
April 19
The Saints will serve a Loaves and Fishes dinner on Monday, April 19, at Faith Lutheran Church, Charles and Mackubin Streets in St. Paul. The set-up and food-prep team starts at 2 p.m. The servers, expediters and clean-up teams gather at 5 p.m. All guests will be served and all of our work completed by 7 p.m. For more information, please call Ray Clark, 651-484-7270. |
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Preschool
Silent Auction
April 23
Join family and friends of The House of Hope Preschool on Friday, April 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meeting House (761 Summit). Bid on a variety of unique items for children: original art work, events, photography sessions, gifts from local businesses. Proceeds benefit the preschool scholarship fund and programs. To make a reservation, contact Paige Hagstrom,
phagstrom@hohchurch.org
or 651-223-7546
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Members' Art Show
In April, The Cloister Art Gallery will feature the works of our talented artist members. This show, an annual favorite, is always surprising and impressive. The works are in a variety of media and cover a range of mood--from the humorous to the sublime. The gallery can be visited during office hours and on Sunday mornings. Come and see what your fellow congregants have created.
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Anchor Society
Appreciation Event
May 2
An appreciation luncheon for members of the Anchor Society will be held at the Manse on Sunday, May 2. Invitations have been mailed.
The Anchor Society includes those who have indicated their intention to include The House of Hope in their estate plans. Already, more than 45 households have notified the church that The House of Hope is a beneficiary of their estate.
If you are considering including The House of Hope in your estate plans, you are welcome to attend the luncheon. Please contact Diane Smith (651-223-7554 or dianes@hohchurch.org) or Michelle Freyholtz (651-223-7556 or michellef@hohchurch.org) to receive an invitation. We look forward to seeing you there!
For information about how a gift through your estate can support future generations at House of Hope, please contact Rev. David Van Dyke. He will be pleased to discuss with you the programs and needs that can be supported by your gifts.
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Book Study Continues April 14 and 21
The Wisdom Jesusby Cynthia Bourgeault
 This Wednesday Evening book study features Cynthia Bourgeault's The Wisdom Jesus: Transforming Heart and Mind--A New Perspective on Christ and His Message. It is led by Sister Virginia Matter, Spiritual Director at The Benedictine Center in Maplewood. Sister Virginia has experience in several spiritual traditions, including monastic, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American and Christian. Join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kirk Parlour. This event is free and open to the public. (The Reverend Dr. Bourgeault will be the 2010 Didier Seminar speaker on April 23, 24 and 25.) |
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Third Friday Volunteers April 16
On April 16, there is an opportunity for
parents and small children to interact with senior adults at Roseville
Presbyterian Homes. The seniors greatly enjoy seeing the children, and
the children begin to learn about service and compassion. For more
information contact Jill Winter, jcwinter_9216@yahoo.com.
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Parents Night Out April 17
On Saturday April 17, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. parents can enjoy a night out on the town while supporting the Youth Program at The House of Hope. High School Youth will babysit your children ages 6 months to 10 years old (supervised by adult chaperones). Cost is $20 per child, maximum $40 per family. Proceeds will support the High School mission trip this summer.
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Youth Lock-in April 17
A High
School Youth Lock-in will be held Saturday, April 17, beginning at 9 p.m. Help with the Parents-Night-Out babysitting fundraiser and then stay for the lock-in. Food and drink
will be provided. Sign up in the Youth Room.
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Michael Dennis Browne
Enrichment Program April 18
Michae l Dennis Browne received his MA from the University of Iowa and is a Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the English Department at the University of Minnesota. He is a librettist and the author of seven books of poetry. His grants and awards include two NEA Fellowships, two Minnesota Book Awards, a Bush Fellowship, and others. Professor Browne wrote the libretto for the church opera, The Three Hermits, which was commissioned for The House of Hope by the Reverend Molly McMillan. On Sunday, April 18, he will speak on "Poetry and Healing" at 11 a.m. in the Assembly Room.
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Congregational Care Committee Meets April 18
 On Sunday, April 18, the Deacons Congregational Care Committee will meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Kirby Lounge to organize a congregational care team of volunteers to assist the pastors in providing pastoral care and support to members of the congregation. If interested in serving as a volunteer, please contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or call him at 651 223-7553. |
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Kirk Club April 18
The Kirk Club will meet at the Lexington (on Grand at Lexington in St. Paul) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 18. Rev. Dr. Lucy Forster-Smith will be our guest and will give us an insight into her life in the ministry and in the chaplaincy at Macalester College. Brunch items start at $13.78. Make your reservations with the church office, 651-227-6311, by noon on Friday, April 16.
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Great Decisions April 20: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis that began in 2007 revealed major deficiencies in the regulation of markets and institutions--all of which came perilously close to collapse. How will governments and the world economy respond to the ongoing challenge?
Roger Prestwich is Professor and Director of the International School of Management, Metropolitan State University, and coordinator of its international programs. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Sheffield University, England, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from Cambridge University, England. Join us on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Church Library.
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Didier Seminar April 23, 24 and 25
Mark your calendar for the DIDIER SEMINAR, April 23, 24 and 25, 2010. The guest speaker at all sessions will be The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, Episcopal priest, author, Principal Teacher for the Contemplative Society, and past fellow of the Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota. The theme of the 2010 seminar is "Meditation and Visionary Seeing in the Christian Tradition." The Didier Seminar is free and open to the public.
Schedule:
ˇFriday, April 23, 7:30 to 9 p.m. "Thomas Merton and the Christian
Contemplative Tradition" (Great Hall).
ˇSaturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to noon. "Jesus as Visionary," "Gnosis and Gnosticism." 1:30 to 3 p.m.: Practicing Centering Prayer (Great Hall).
ˇSunday, April 25,10 a.m.: Dr. Bourgeault preaches at worship (Sanctuary). 11:15 a.m.: "Christian Contemplatives as Visionaries and Prophets" (Assembly Room).
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Red Cross Blood Drive April 25
 The House of Hope will host a Red Cross Blood
Drive on Sunday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Great Hall. This is our
opportunity to give blood for those who have suffered through
disasters such as earthquakes, floods, fires, and storms; and for those who have experienced deeply personal and often quiet disasters that require a gift of
blood. Please sign up at the table by Kirk Parlour on Sundays, April 18.
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Youth Sunday May 2
 Once again, the youth of House of Hope will plan and lead worship on Youth Sunday, May 2, 2010. Two of our graduating seniors will be invited to preach, other youth will usher and help lead the worship service. The Youth Handbell Choir will play and the St. Nicholas Choir will present Vivaldi's Gloria.
A masterpiece of the Italian Baroque, the Gloria is one of
Vivaldi's most popular pieces, written while he was choirmaster at the
Ospedali de Pieta, a girls orphanage in Venice. The choir will present
selected choruses and solo movements with orchestra at the 10 a.m.
worship service.
Youth Sunday is always a special day for our youth and their families, as well as for us, their church family. Please plan to be here for the 10 a.m. worship service to support our youth. There is no 8:30 a.m. worship on May 2.
Ugly Jobs Auction! Back by popular demand, the senior high youth will once again auction off their services for any of those "ugly jobs" that are begging to be done at your house! Come to the Assembly Room after worship on May 2, and put your bid in for the services of an enthusiastic youth (or two!) willing to clean garages, rake yards, wash cars, weed gardens, or any other spring cleaning tasks.
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Presbyterian Homes Mother's Day Tea May 8
 The Presbyterian Homes Mother's Day Tea will be held on Saturday, May 8, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This annual tea is a fun, family-friendly opportunity to serve our community. Join the deacons as they celebrate spring with the residents of Presbyterian Homes in Arden Hills. Serve cookies and tea, play music, or simply visit. Families with children of all ages (including babies) are welcome. For more information or to sign up, contact Carie Essig at cmessig@msn.com or 612-618-7755.
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Hunter Farrell Talks About Mission May 22
 On Saturday, May 22, the Rev. Hunter Farrell will talk about "The Role of Mission in the Life of the Church." We will gather at 9 a.m. in the Kirk Parlour for coffee and muffins followed by Rev. Farrell's remarks. This event is for anyone who has ever participated in a mission trip or has an interest in doing so. As the director of the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s World Mission program, Farrell oversees all aspects of the Church's mission service and recruitment, and the denomination's missionary work with ecumenical and international church partners. His career has been devoted to international mission, particularly in Africa and South America, since he was 23 years old. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Tshiluba (a language spoken in the south central Congo). Farrell received his B.A. in political science and Latin American studies from the University of Texas at Austin, his M.Div from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is completing a doctorate at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (Lima). He also studied traditional African religions at the École des Hautes Études in Paris. To make reservations for Rev. Farrell's visit, contact Teddy Altman in the church office, 651-223-7541, or teddyz@hohchurch.org.
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Job Support Group
The Big
Net: Congregations Working Together to Provide Job Seeker
Programs and
Services provides a weekly support program, at 4 p.m. on
Thursdays, covering resume review, networking, cover letters, personal
assessment, interview practice and general support. This program is held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 60
Kent St., St Paul (between Portland and Holly). For more
information, contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553, or visit www.thebignet.net. The House of Hope is a member church of The Big Net.
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Grief Groups at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Grief groups of the Capital City Grief Coalition will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., April 1 through June 24, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 104 Snelling Avenue North. (Parking lot adjacent to the church.) These groups are designed for those who have lost loved ones through death. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time. For more information, contact Coalition Coordinator Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430. |
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Office Hours
 September through May:Monday and Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: 8 a.m. to 12 noon
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