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Memorial Service
There will be a memorial service for Mary (MiMi) Haxby on Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Usher?
I Can Do That!
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Here's a great way to help
out at House of Hope and meet more people. We're looking for men and women who want to be ushers, either on a regular ushering team or by joining our substitute list.
If you've been an usher already, you know the drill. If you've never ushered, it's easy and we'll train you. If this interests you or you have questions, please contact either Usher Co-chair Don Vandenberg at dsvandenberg1737@yahoo.com
or Deacon Moderator Kathe Bolinder at kpncamelot@comcast.net. Or just call the church office,651-227-6311.
Remember, you don't need to be a deacon to be an usher.
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First Thursday
Literature Series
On Thursday, May 6, at 10:15 a.m., Joy Davis' seminars will conclude its year of discussions with Sarah Orne Jewett's The Flight of Betsey Lane. This is a lighthearted story of a small group of New England women who delight in the strengths of their friendship. We will meet in the Church Library. All are welcome. Reservations are not required.
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May 16 is
Andrew Altenbach's
Final Sunday at
The House of Hope
In late February, Andrew Altenbach submitted his letter of resignation as Choirmaster at The House of Hope Presbyterian Church. Andrew's conducting career has blossomed over the past year, during which time he has been leading orchestras in the United States and in Europe. Unfortunately, his conducting schedule does not permit him to continue at House of Hope in the fall. He will continue to live here in the Twin Cities as he travels to conducting engagements around the U.S.
We are grateful for Andrew's gifts and his leadership over the past three years. We send him and his wife, Julia, our gratitude and sincerest blessings. Andrew's final Sunday is May 16. His final event at House of Hope
will be the Music at Four concert on May 16, Bach's St. Matthew Passion with the Motet Choir and Bach Chamber Players.
Come to the Kirk Parlour after the 10 a.m. worship on May 16, to greet Andrew and wish him well.
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May 23 is the
Last Sunday of
Two Services
May 23 is the last Sunday of two worship services until Fall. The schedule of two worship services (8:30 and 10 a.m.) resumes on Rally Sunday, September 12.
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May in the
Cloister Gallery
Paintings by
Joshua Cunningham"My primary pursuit has become painting the landscape, but really it is a foil for an endless variety of light and subject. The light is always fleeting and I find myself defending the painting against mercurial skies and the constant march of the sun. The world rotates with the same speed at noon as it does at sunset, and so it isn't long before I am painting from memory. The intensity of painting from life and memory serves me when I return to the studio; my field studies bring me back to the scene. I am captivated with what I see, what I hear, what I smell, what I feel in the air, and what the scene evokes from my life."
--J. C.
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Love Gardening?
Our warm spring brings excitement and anticipation for gardening at The House of Hope. Planting will be scheduled for May; general maintenance of the Garth garden will continue May through October. If you would like to help in this effort, contact Sarah Jensen at 651-699-3061 or srkj@comcast.net. Work days and times are very flexible. Some gardening experience is preferable, but not required.
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Baptism Class
June 6
Baptism Class provides parents with information about the sacrament and its purpose, and is another way for the church to support and encourage families. New or prospective parents may attend a class on
Sunday, June 6, at 9 a.m. in the Church Library. Please call Michelle Freyholtz at 651-223-7556 to schedule your baby's Baptism and to register for the class. A Baptism class is offered each quarter and is a prerequisite for Baptism. Baptism is ordinarily celebrated on the third Sunday of the month.
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Jeremiah Program
Cook for Kids
The Jeremiah program offers affordable housing, life skills education, empowerment training and early childhood education to women while they live on the Jeremiah campus and complete post-secondary education.
On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, volunteers cook and serve a meal to Jeremiah residents. Moms attend Life Skills classes these evenings and appreciate not having to rush home from work and cook a meal. House of Hope volunteers will Cook for Kids on Thursday, June 10. Volunteers arrive at 4:30 p.m. and are finished at approximately 6:30. If you are are interested in cooking and serving a simple meal that day, contact Linda Trouten,
lindatrouten@msn.com or 651-653-7109; or Ginger Bailey, 612-332-4424, or waltginger@hotmail.com.
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Hard Hats May 6
 This group of hard-working volunteers is looking for a few good people to help them keep The House of Hope facilities in great condition. The group works on a task list provided by their crew leader, Erv Lentz. Facilities Manager Doug Wakefield is on hand to guide their efforts. For more information, call Erv Lentz at 651-484-7976. Otherwise, just come to the next gathering at 9 a.m. in the Assembly Room on Thursday, May 6.
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Mission Sewing May 6
 The MISSION SEWING GROUP meets on the first and third Thursday of the month, September through May, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Dining Rooms A&B. The group does good work for the missions and enjoys fellowship. Sewing ability is not required. Bring a sandwich; coffee is provided. For further information, contact Janet Brownell 651-765-4990 or Terry Maroney 952-423-6960. |
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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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Choir School Spring Concert May 9
 Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music on May 9, as the House of Hope Choir School presents their annual Spring Concert. The five choirs of the Choir School will perform, and the concert will feature the St. Nicholas Choir singing Vivaldi's Gloria conducted by Sofia Ardalan. The concert is at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary and is free and open to the public.
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Available: Copies of Didier Seminar Lectures
Order by May 12
 If you are interested in a compact disk copy of the Didier Seminar lectures, please contact Kristen Klaustermeier in the church office, kristink@hohchurch.org, by Wednesday, May 12. The cost is $6 for a set of 4 disks.
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Feed My Starving Children
Volunteer for May 14 event
 The House of Hope is sponsoring a volunteer event at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) on Friday May 14. These events are great opportunities for church members of all ages to come together to fight global hunger. Each day over 18,000 children die from starvation or starvation-related causes. FMSC volunteers make a difference by packaging more than 40 million meals annually for hungry children in more than 60 countries. FMSC works through local non-governmental organizations to ensure that the aid reaches those that need it. Mark your calendar:ˇ Friday, May 14, 6 to 7:30 p.m.At the FMSC facility in Eagan at 990 Lone Oak Road, Suite 160, Eagan, Minnesota, 55121. You can sign up at the table by Kirk Parlour on Sunday, May 2, send an e-mail to hohvolunteers@gmail.com or sign up in the church office. Please make sure to include the date for which you are registering, the name of each volunteer in your party and an e-mail address. You will receive a confirmation email with driving directions to the site. To learn more about Feed My Starving Children, please visit their website at http://www.fmsc.org |
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Confirmation Sunday May 16
Confirmation is the culmination of a year of work on the part of the 9th grade students. The class members have made an important decision--to become adult members of this congregation. On Saturday, May 15, they will read their statements of faith to the elders who will examine them and receive them into full membership in the church. The students confirm their baptismal vows at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, May 16. A reception will be held for the confirmands in the Kirk Parlour following the service. Please greet and congratulate them and enjoy cake in the Parlour that morning.
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Kirk Club May 16
Guest Speaker Dr. John Davis
 The Kirk Club will meet for brunch at 12 noon (please note change of time) on May 16 at the Lexington (on Grand at Lexington in St. Paul). Our distinguished guest will be Dr. John Davis, former superintendent of Minneapolis Schools and President of Macalester College (1967-1984). He subsequently served in interim leadership positions at The Children's Theatre, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Dr. Davis will talk about his life in education as well as his views on the state of education in our country. Prices start at $13.78, including tax and tip. Reservations are a must for this very special event and should be made by calling the church office, 651-227-6311, by noon on May 14. |
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Music At Four
May 16: Bach's St. Matthew Passion
 On May 16, our Music at Four Series concludes with a performance of Bach'sSt. Matthew Passion by the Motet Choir, Bach Chamber Players, and conductor Andrew Altenbach. The St. Matthew Passion retells the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ in one of Bach's most dramatic compositions. The concert is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be collected in support of our Music at Four Series. The concert is preceded by a 30-minute carillon prelude by David Johnson. |
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Snowbirds Returning to the North
 If you have come back to Minnesota from your winter hiatus in a warmer locale, please notify the church office, 651-227-6311. We will redirect your mail to keep you up-to-date on church news during these exciting times!
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Loaves and Fishes May 17
 The Apostles team will serve dinner in the Loaves & Fishes program for our neighbors in Frogtown on Monday, May 17, at Faith Lutheran Church, Charles and Mackubin Streets in St. Paul. The food prep team starts at 2 p.m. Later, at 5 p.m., expediters, servers and clean-up crew join in to serve our guests and clean up by 7 p.m. We greatly appreciate your help for this important community service. Any questions? Please call Captain Bob Hennesy at 651-739-7262 or Ray Clark at 651-484-7720.
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Great Decisions May 18
GREAT DECISIONS meets on Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the Church Library. Gary Prevost will lead discussion on The Persian Gulf. Now, more than ever, the Persian Gulf region offers many difficult challenges to U.S. policymakers. How will President Obama's direct appeal to Arabs and Muslims impact U.S. foreign policy in the region? What will be the fallout of withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq? How does Iran's increased nuclear threat affect relations with countries in the region? How and where should U.S. influence be applied? Gary Prevost is Professor and Chair of Political Science at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict. He has written and lectured on a wide range of topics in international relations and regularly teaches Middle East politics and Latin American politics. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. For information, contact Bob Mairs, 651-222-3423 or Dennis Anderson, 651-730-4003.
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Women's Advocates May 20
A group of women under the leadership of Liz Boyd volunteers every Third Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Women's Advocates Shelter for Women and Children. They do a craft project or play bingo with the women and children, and then provide a treat for them. On May 20, the project is decorating pots for flowering plants. If you would be interested in joining this group (men included), leave your name in the church office. Women's Advocates fills an essential need in the St. Paul community. During its 31-year history, over 30,000 women and children have received shelter, safety and advocacy.
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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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Habitat for Humanity Faith Builders
June 21- July 2
 This is the eighth year of House of Hope's participation in Faith Builders, a coalition of churches that will be working on a Habitat for Humanity project in St. Paul. Coalition members include Assumption Catholic Church, the Cathedral of St. Paul, St. Clement's Episcopal Church, St. John's Episcopal Church, and Unity Church Unitarian. We are scheduled to work from Monday through Friday, June 21-July 2, at 875 Jessie Street in St. Paul. The coalition will need a crew of up to 12 people each day and volunteers can work for as little as one day up to the full two weeks. People of all experience levels are welcomed. No construction experience is necessary and training, tools and materials, and lunch are provided. If you do not want to do construction work, we need site hosts each day and people to help with the food committee from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. For more information, please contact Kyle Schmidt at 763-972-4015 or kwschmidt03@yahoo.com.
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Stewardship 2010: What Should We Do?
 What Would You Do? A woman walks slowly down Summit Avenue, admiring the beautiful homes, churches, and gardens. She is lonely, poor, and unwelcome in most of the homes she passes. As she reaches one of these beautiful churches, she makes her way inside. If you asked her, she'd say she was being called into church. When she walks inside she's overwhelmed by the beauty of it all. The light of the late afternoon sun casts shadows of Bible characters from the windows onto the pews, and the organist is practicing for Sunday. No one notices her. She sits in one of the back pews and prays. She mutters about how unfair her life is, how she can't seem to catch a break, and how she has no idea where she's going to sleep that night. She thinks she hears a whisper from God, but she doesn't understand it. Sunday comes around and the church is full of worshipers. Many come with hopes and dreams and lives full of promise. Others are nervous because of retirement, job transition, or the loss of a loved one. Once again, no one really notices when the stranger slips in the narthex door and sits in the back pew. No one notices, that is, until the service is over and another member notices the stranger slowly walking out of the minister's office, but figures she must have had a meeting. Many don't notice the stranger at all. What could we do? A member of the congregation approaches the woman. He's a teacher and a parent and recognizes something desperate in the stranger's eyes. Would you like a cup of coffee? he asks. The stranger seems almost puzzled, as if no one had spoken to her, or noticed her, for a long time. Yes. She would like a cup of coffee. Another member notices the stranger's clothes, and the dirt around her toes and fingernails. Approaching, the member strikes up a conversation. As the church slowly empties, the pastor approaches and together the two members, the stranger and the pastor begin to uncover possibilities. Two hours later, the stranger isn't a stranger anymore. Her name is Millie. She's lost her job, her mind, and her hope. She needs food, clothing, shelter and a bath. She needs medical care. One of her new friends calls several shelters looking for immediate help, another calls a friend and retrieves new clothes. Millie washes up in the church bathroom, and feels refreshed. Overwhelmed by feelings and unable to cope, Millie walks out the back door before her new friends find her the help she needs. It's three weeks before Millie comes back to church. Her friends greet her and tell her they are relieved to see her again. What should we do? Imagine a stranger, hearing a call from God, walking into church and receiving so many blessings. As stewards of God's gifts, every day we have choices, and every day the time, talents, and treasures of our congregation are shared. From the Women's Advocates Shelter to the Jeremiah Program to Loaves and Fishes, House of Hope offers just that to so many in need. Your gifts of stewardship serve our community of faith, locally, nationally, and within our own walls, each and every day. What can you do?On Good Friday, our choir sang Benjamin Britten's beautiful Cantata Misericordium, the story of the Good Samaritan, Luke 30-37: "And Jesus said, 'Go and do likewise. |
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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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