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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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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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Ice Cream Social
June 13
Celebrate summer at the annual ice cream social following worship on Sunday, June 13. We will enjoy ice cream, fellowship and dixieland jazz on the Summit Avenue lawn. Bring your friends!
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Congregational Meeting June 6
The Session has called a meeting of the congregation of The House of Hope Presbyterian Church for Sunday, June 6, in the Sanctuary, following the 10 a.m. worship service, for the purpose of acting on the recommendation of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.
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Joann Lee is Nominee for Associate Pastor
The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee is pleased to present Reverend Joann Lee as our nominee for election as Associate Pastor for Family and Young Adult Ministries. Joann is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity program and is currently Pastoral Resident at Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Illinois. Additional details about Joann and her family can be found in the brochure that will be mailed to all members and is available in the church office or on our website. Please attend the worship service on Sunday, June 6, 2010 to hear Joann preach and stay for the congregational meeting to vote. Following the congregational meeting a reception with refreshments will be held on the Church lawn.
Pending her election by the congregation on June 6, Joann will be presented for membership into the Twin Cities Area Presbytery in July with a service of installation to be scheduled in the fall. It is anticipated that Joann will begin work at The House of Hope on August 23.
The committee wishes to thank the congregation for your support and encouragement throughout the search process. Please join us in welcoming Joann into our church community!
Members of the APNC: Brian Burleigh, Dick Crone , Ann Geery , Leah Horstman, Lois Knutson, Lynn Stein, Paul Schluter, Kevin Walli, and Margaret J. Thomas (representing Twin Cities Area Presbytery Committee on Ministry)
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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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Seekers May 24
 The SEEKERS will meet on Monday, May 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Meeting House (761 Summit). We will begin with centering prayer, followed by a discussion of pages 55-77 of the book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening by Cynthia Bourgeault. The Seekers meet to explore "Thin Places." This term is an early Celtic Christian metaphor for those times or places when the boundary between the sacred and the everyday feels "thin," when God's presence is more strongly felt. All are welcome. for more information, please call Margie Crone, 651-735-8043. |
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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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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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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; complete an application form in the church office; or go to www.cola2010.org for information and on-line registration.
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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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