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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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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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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
June 10
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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Family Camp at Clearwater
June 18-20
 There are
still spaces left for Family Camp weekend at
Clearwater Forest!
For information and/or
registration, pick up a Clearwater brochure in the education wing, or
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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 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 651-484-7270.
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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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Mission Sewing May 20
The 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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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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Parents & Children Volunteer at Presbyterian Homes
May 21
At the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville,
on the third Friday of each month, there is an opportunity for parents
and children to interact with senior adults. Children will learn about
service and compassion, and the seniors will be very happy to have
young visitors. Contact House of Hope member Jill Winter for more
information, jcwinter_9216@yahoo.com.
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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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High School Class of 2010 Honored on May 23
 On Sunday, May 23, we will welcome and recognize House of Hope members
who are graduating from high school this year. There will be a
reception in their honor in the Kirk Parlour following worship. Please
join us to greet and congratulate them.
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Sunday School Spring Program May 23
Everyone is invited to the Great
Hall at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 23, to support and celebrate the children and
the end of the regular Sunday School year. Each class, age 3 through grade 5,
will have a song or something to recite from
memory. The program will last about 30 minutes.
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Family Pentecost Celebration and Picnic May 23
On Sunday, May 23, following the Sunday School program,
we will gather to share a potluck picnic and celebrate Pentecost. Make
a pinwheel, blow bubbles, and celebrate the accomplishments of the
Sunday School children and the birthday of the Church all at the same
time. Please bring your own sandwiches, and a salad, chips or dessert
to share. Beverages will be provided. We will eat in the Great Hall if
it rains, otherwise we will be out in the House of Hope Park.
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Summer Program for Preschoolers June 21-24
"Celebrating God's World with
Music" will be offered Monday through Thursday, June 21-24 from 9 a.m.
to 12 noon. Music, movement, crafts, Bible stories, and games are all
part of this enriching week that also offers lots of fun for children
age 3 through Kindergarten. The primary leader for this program is
Sarah Hagstrom, who holds both a B.A. and M.A. in voice from USC, and
has much experience working with preschool children using both songs
and movement activities. Sarah is the daughter of Paige Hagstrom,
director of the House of Hope Preschool.
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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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Volunteer for General Assembly July 3-10
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PC(USA) will meet in Minneapolis July 3-10, 2010. The assembly consists of elected representatives of all the presbyteries in the denomination. Many volunteers are needed for this week of meetings and events. Available jobs include: worship usher, Communion servers, airport welcome, hotel welcome, registration hosts, information booth, tour assistant, prayer partner, exhibit hall monitor, and many more. If you are interested in volunteering for the General Assembly, please contact Jan Dickinson, 651-647-1786, or complete an application form in the church office.
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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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Summer Office Hours
 June 1 through September 6:Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
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