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Capital Campaign
On Sunday, December 12, you can take a "behind the scenes" tour immediately following the 10 a.m. service. The tour will provide an up-close look at some of the areas of renovation considered as part of the OUR HOPE FOR YEARS TO COME capital campaign. Meet Doug Wakefield at the Welcome Center by the Cloister Art Gallery. You will then visit the bell tower, the basement and other interesting points in between. To date, 220 gifts totaling $4,762,185 has been raised. Contact the campaign office at651-223-7555 or capitalcampaign@hohchurch.org when you are ready to make your commitment. |
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Christmas at
The House of Hope
 Sunday, December 12
8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship. Third Sunday of Advent.
David A. Van Dyke, preaching. ***
4 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols, Sanctuary. The House of Hope Choir School, Motet Choir and Handbell Choir.
Sunday, December 19 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship Fourth Sunday of Advent.
David A. Van Dyke, preaching.
Christmas Eve Friday, December 24 3:30 p.m. Carillon Recital, David Johnson, carillonneur. ***
4 p.m. Afternoon Christmas Service for all ages
child-friendly. (Sanctuary) ***
5:30 p.m. Traditional Tableaux Service: The Christmas story with familiar carols and tableaux adaptations of scenes of the Nativity. Child care for children under 6. ***
9:30 p.m. Carillon Recital. ***
10 p.m. Instrumental Prelude. ***
10:30 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship Service. David A. Van Dyke, preaching. Aaron David Miller, organist. The Motet Choir and the Bach Chamber Players, Matthew Culloton, conductor.
Sunday, December 26
One worship service
at 10 a.m. Carol sing and meditations.
Sunday, January 2
One worship service at 10 a.m. Holy Communion.
Holy Communion
is celebrated at the
8:30 a.m. service each week.
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December in the
Cloister Gallery
Joan G. Cox
Though Joan Cox has worked most of her artistic life in oils, her passion for painting has led her to incorporate a number of other materials in her work. More recently she has worked extensively in acrylics. She has also designed and assisted in fabricating eight stained glass windows.
Her work has been deeply informed by landscape, though she is not a plein air painter. Her renditions of a favorite countryside are more about a sense of the place than about any particular scene.
Layering and building up surfaces has become a rather consistent feature of her pieces.
Her almost decade-long adventure into abstraction and recent return to partial representation has resulted in some particularly evocative images.
Among the works on view during the December exhibition at The House of Hope are pieces from a series on the migration of birds. Meet Joan and enjoy coffee in the Cloister Gallery after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, December 12.
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Stewardship Sunday for the 2011
Stewardship Drive
will be January 23, 2011
Stewardship is everyone's opportunity to contribute toward the operating budget that covers all church activities in a calendar year. The exciting capital campaign is raising funds for the much-needed repair and updating of the church facilities; it does not cover operating costs. Please make your annual stewardship pledge in January to support the worship, education and mission programs of the church, and all of the wonderful programs that are regularly highlighted in the newsletter and church bulletins. We can be proud of the good work this church accomplishes within these walls and out in the world, all supported by our Stewardship pledges. |
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Advent Breakfast For Women December 10
The ANNUAL ADVENT BREAKFAST is on Friday, December 10, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Town and Country Club, 2279 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul. The guest speaker, Joann Lee, will talk to us about "God's Favorite Preposition: With." Emmanuel in Hebrew means, "God with us." In this season of Advent, leading to Christmas, what might it mean for God to actually be with us? Joann Lee reflects on the Advent and Christmas Season through the lens of her childhood and her subsequent call to ministry. Sponsored by the Women's Breakfast Book Group which welcomes all women to enjoy breakfast and conversation in this lovely setting,and hear an inspiring talk for the Advent Season. Reservations are required. Please call the church office at 651-227-6311 by Monday, December 6. The cost of $20 per person is due before or on the morning of the breakfast.
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 Habitat for Humanity December 11
Our next Saturday workdate is December 11. We will be working at 658 Fuller Ave. in St. Paul from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (please arrive by 8:20 a.m. to get signed in). This is the same location as last month. Please help us provide affordable housing for low income families in St. Paul. We are always looking for new people to join us. People of all experience levels are welcomed. No construction experience is necessary. Training, tools & materials, and lunch are provided. If you don't want to do construction, we are looking for people to help with lunch (needed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To sign-up or for more information, please contact Kyle Schmidt at (612)-801-2249 or e-mail at kwschmidt03@yahoo.com. |
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 Service of Lessons and Carols December 12
An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols will be celebrated at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, in the Sanctuary. The service will feature The House of Hope Choir School, the Motet Choir, and The House of Hope Handbell Choir under the direction of Sofia Ardalan, Matthew Culloton, and Kirsten Uhlenberg, respectively.
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 Christmas Memorials
Due December 12
Sunday, December 12, is the deadline for CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS in memory or in honor of loved ones. You may purchase a poinsettia ($15) or make a donation to the benevolence fund. Visit the church office or contact hoh@hohchurch.org or 651-227-6311. Memorials will be published in the December 19 worship bulletin. |
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 Mission Sewing December 16
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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 Third Thurday Group Women's Advocates
December 16
Women's Advocates shelter for battered women serves nearly 1,000 women and children a year. A group of volunteers under the leadership of House of Hope member Liz Boyd gathers every Third Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the shelter. They do a craft project or play bingo with the women and children, and then provide a treat for them. If you would be interested in joining this group, leave your name in the church office, 651-227-6311. |
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 THIRD FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS
December 17
At the Presbyterian Homes of Roseville, at 9:45 a.m. 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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Adult Gathering, Christmas Dinner Party
December 17 6:30 p.m.
Attention:All House of Hope Adults (Singles and Couples, New and Long-Time Members and Friends): Plan to join us for the Annual House of Hope Christmas Party at the Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. The party has been moved to a Friday evening, so it won't conflict with the many Sunday Advent events at church, and so babysitters won't have school the next morning. The evening begins with a social time followed by dinner, carol-singing and entertainment. We are delighted that we'll be hearing about Christmas from a number of House of Hope friends again this year and Aaron David Miller will be providing music and ... carols on bagpipes? It will be fun! Sign up and pay in the church office by Monday, December 13 (note earlier date). Or sign up and pay outside the Kirk Parlour after the service. The cost is $45 per person. Directions: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham Street, Roseville, MN 55113 (651-631-0440). Highway 36 to Cleveland Avenue South. 1? mile to Roselawn Avenue (stop lights). Take a right (going west) onto Roselawn. Entrance to Midland Hills will be ? mile on your right, on the corner of Roselawn and Fulham. |
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Youth Babysitting Fundraiser December 17
On Friday, December 17, 2010 from 6 to 10 p.m., our youth will babysit your children--so drop your kids off at the church and have a worry-free evening at the Adult Christmas Party, at a much-needed adult-only evening, or at the mall shopping for Christmas gifts. We've got the best rates in town! |
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Tableau Set-up December 19
Take-down December 24
The Christmas Eve Tableau will be set up on Sunday, December 19, right after the 10 a.m. service. Take-down will be, as usual, right after the Tableau service on Christmas Eve. Come see how the Tableau is put together and taken apart. Many hands will make this a fun time. No need to sign up, just show up.
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 Christmas Carol Sing-along
December 19
The annual CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG led by Lynda and Phil Jorgenson will be held on Sunday, December 19, in the Assembly Room, following the 10 a.m. service.
This is a favorite holiday tradition
for all ages!
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 December 19
Kirk Club Brunch at the Lex
& Dessert at the Manse
Kirk Club. Bring your Christmas memories and join the Kirk Club for brunch at the Lexington at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 19. Prices start at $13.78. Following brunch, we will adjourn to the Manse (749 Summit) for dessert and coffee with Dr. and Mrs. David Van Dyke. Please make your reservation by calling the church office, 651-227-6311, by noon on Friday, December 17.
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 Loaves and Fishes December 20
The SAINTS team will serve dinner for our neighbors in the Frogtown community on Monday, December 20, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at Charles & Mackubin Streets. The setup and food prep group enters at 2 p.m. to be followed at 5 p.m. by the servers and cleanup crews. We all have dinner with our guests and then clean up by 7 sharp! We appreciate our House of Hope volunteers who are participating in this important outreach program that serves more than 150 guests each month. For more information please call Kay or Paul Solon at 651-690-3024.
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A Welcoming Church
Are you someone who enjoys hospitality and engaging others? If so there is a new volunteer opportunity that might interest you. The Deacons New Member Committee is charged with providing the first welcome to people interested in joining The House of Hope. They could use your help. The committee is looking for volunteers to add to their activities and expand the welcome we give to others. Members of the committee make phone calls to prospective members and then welcome those who are interested to a monthly Sunday after service luncheon and class that describes membership. David Van Dyke conducts the class. Every quarter Deacons organize a recognition event in which all the new members who have recently joined gather before worship to sign the historic Book of the Covenant. During worship these new members are recognized and a reception is held for them after the service in the Kirk Parlor. All that is required is a friendly smile and a willingness to participate in one or more of the activities of the committee. If you would like more information please drop a note in the church office or call Michelle Freyholtz at 651-223-7556 or at michellef@hohchurch.org. One of the committee members will be in contact with you. |
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 Share Your Love of Reading Call today for information about a new TUTORING PROGRAM at CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. Volunteers are needed to work with BOOK CLUBS for small groups of students. The program hopes to engage students in reading books which are timely and of interest to them. Share your love of reading with students for whom reading is critical to success in school and in every endeavor. To volunteer and for information about the program, call Bob Mairs, 651-222-3423, or Laura Merriam, 651-699-1978. |
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Job Support Group
Every Thursday, job seekers meet to share experiences and support one another (5 p.m. Job Support Group; 6 p.m. Informal Meeting and Assistance). Your sharing of job openings is very helpful to the participants. Individual assistance is available, including resumé review, cover letters, networking, business plan review, coaching, mentoring, interview practice, encouragement. Seminars of interest to job seekers are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@TheBigNet.net, check The Big Net website or call 651-228-1172. You may also contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553. This program is held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist, 60 Kent St., St Paul (between Portland and Holly). The House of Hope is a member church of The Big Net. A resource book for job seekers is available on the information table in the Church Library. |
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Grief Groups at The House of Hope
Grief groups of the Capital City Grief Coalition are meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The House of Hope through March of 2011. 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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Holiday Office HoursThe church office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 27 and 28; and on Friday, December 31. The deadline for announcements for the January 2 bulletin is Wednesday, December 22.
Office HoursMonday 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: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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