Stewardship 2011
Offering Ourselves
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY January 23
Stewardship is everyone's opportunity to express their faith by making an annual financial commitment to the church. The exciting capital campaign is raising funds for the much-needed repair and updating of the church facilities; it does not cover operating expenses. Please make your annual stewardship pledge in January to support the overall and ongoing mission 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 annual gifts.
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ADULT ENRICHMENT
SUNDAYS
11:15 a.m.
Assembly Room
January 16 Some of the Legal Issues to Address in Preparing for Retirement, presented by attorney Brian Alton, member of The House of Hope.
January 23 An Update on the Progress of the Capital Campaign, presented by Ted Weyerhaeuser and members of the Capital Campaign Committee.
January 30 Tikkun: Repair, commentary on the Cloister Gallery display of works by the Jewish Women's Artists' Circle of Minneapolis. Presented by the artists themselves.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Our Hope for Years to Come video and other campaign information can be found on the House of Hope website: www.hohchurch.org. Click on the video locator and enjoy hearing about the importance of House of Hope in our members' lives. Background about the campaign and its goals as well as the campaign prayer, hymn and pledge form are also available. If you haven't made a commitment to the campaign, you can download the pledge form and submit it to the church office.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to help with
Sunday Bulletin inserts
Office volunteers are needed to help prepare the Sunday bulletins. The schedule is flexible. The group meets Friday mornings. Contact: Kristin Klaustermeier in the church office: kristink@hohchurch.org
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JANUARY IN THE CLOISTER GALLERY
Jewish Women's
Artists' Circle
Tikkun: Repair is an
exhibit of the Jewish
Women Artists' Circle, a group of Jewish artists in the Twin Cities. In modern Judaism, the concept of tikkun, which literally means "repair,"
connotes healing,
wellness, wholeness,
justice and compassion.
This exhibit will be on display in our Cloister Gallery through the end of January.
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IRA-CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
The ability of seniors to contribute up to $100,000 tax-free from an IRA to a charity expired at the end of 2009. The Tax Extension Bill allows this tax benefit for both 2010 and 2011. Additionally, the bill allows contributions made in January 2011 to count toward the 2010 minimum distribution requirement. For more information contact Michelle Freyholtz in the church office: michellef@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7556. |
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"TAKING ROOT"
A Program to
Assist Refugees
Christ said, "Just as you have served the least of these, who are members of my family, you have served me" -Matthew 25. Refugees are among the 'least of these.' They cannot return to their home country because of religious or political persecution. They need a safe place to raise their children and a chance at a better life. Join a Taking Root inter-aith team of volunteers to support a family arriving in 2011. Dedicate a few hours a week for four months to helping a family find their way. Be blessed by the friendship and deep gratitude you will receive from the family you serve. For more information or to book a Taking Root speaker, contact Lynea Geinert at lynea.geinert@mnchurches.org
or 612-230-3243. The House of Hope Board of Deacons' Community Service Committee has endorsed this program. |
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HARD HATS JANUARY 13
This group of hard-working volunteers is looking for a few more good men and women to join them in working to keep our beautiful and beloved House of Hope facilities in the best possible condition. Ordinarily on the first Thursday of the month, the group works on a task list provided by Facilities Manager Doug Wakefield. If this sounds like your mission opportunity, call Erv Lentz, 651-484-7976, or just meet in the Assembly Room at 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 13. |
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 IMAGES OF JESUS
IN MUSIC
January 16
This presentation will be offered in the Sanctuary from 11:15 a.m. to noon. Children in grades 1-5 will participate with their parents in this intergenerational event. The presenter will be Dr. Aaron Miller. Watch for more details. All are welcome! |
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Behind-the-Scenes Tour January 16
On January 16 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. |
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KIRK CLUB JANUARY 16 Special Guests:Justice Paul Anderson and Jan Anderson On Sunday, January 16, the KIRK CLUB will have a special program featuring State Supreme Court Justice Paul Anderson and his wife Jan. They were recently invited to Russia by the U.S. Russia Foundation so that Paul could deliver an address on aspects of private property in our legal system. They will give an account of their interesting experienes during their visit to Russia. All are welcome to the Lexington Restaurant (on Grand at Lexington in St. Paul) at 12:30 p.m. Brunch starts at $13.78 including tax and tip. Make reservations by calling the church office, 651-227-6311 by noon on Friday, January 14. |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
Annual Community Breakfast January 17
The House of Hope congregation is once again participating in the Summit-University neighborhood Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Annual Community Breakfast. This year the breakfast, which is funded by a grant from the General Mills Foundation and co-sponsored by the St. Paul Area Council of Churches, is being held on Monday morning, January 17, from 7 to 9:30 a.m., at Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. This year the breakfast will feature a big-screen simulcast from the Minneapolis Convention Center of a keynote address by Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker. The breakfast is free, but reservations are necessary. Call 651-789-3877 by January 12 to register, or register on-line at www.spacc.org/mlk. For further information contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org. |
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 LOAVES AND FISHES JANUARY 17 The APOSTLES team will serve dinner for our neighbors in the Frogtown community on Monday, January 17, at Faith Lutheran Church, located at Charles and Mackubin Streets. The set-up and food-prep group enters at 2 p.m., to be followed at 5 p.m. by the servers and clean-up crews. We all have dinner with our guests and then clean up by 7 p.m. 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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 | Living the Questions
Adult Education In-Depth Studies
January 19, 26 and February |
Join us on these Wednesday evenings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kirk Parlour for Living the Questions 2. If you missed the opportunity this past Fall to participate in this DVD-based small group discussion series of the topic of a "Progressive Christian" approach to faith in the 21st Century, these three Wednesday evenings will offer you another chance to learn and grow in your faith. Featuring thirty acclaimed scholars, theologians and other experts discussing current developments in religious thought and practice, the DVD will serve as a discussion starter for participants. Contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at tomf@hohchurch.org or 651-223-7553 for further information.
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 MISSION SEWING JANUARY 20
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. Next meeting: January 20, 2011. |
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WOMEN'S ADVOCATES THIRD THURSDAY GROUP
January 20
The 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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 YOUTH SNOW CAMP RETREAT
January 21-23, 2011
Join other Presbyterian Youth in Minnesota for a special winter retreat at Presbyterian Clearwater Forest, Friday to Sunday, January 21 to 23! This is for youth in grades 6-12. Youth who have signed up for the retreat should meet in the Portland Avenue parking lot at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 21. |
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 SUNDAY - WEEKDAY CONNECTIONS
January 25
House of Hope women of all ages and various backgrounds enjoy stimulating discussion, friendship and fellowship. The evening begins with a social time at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the speaker's presentation. The evening ends at approximately 8:30 p.m. Gather, relax, and enjoy a meal. Hear another House of Hope woman reflect on her Monday-Saturday experience. Talk about how our faith works in daily life. Our Tuesday, January 25, meeting is at the Meeting House (former manse, 761 Summit Avenue). You can get to the Meeting House back door from the Portland parking lot if you prefer to park there, or park on Summit Avenue and enter the front door. Cost is $25 per person for a meal and related expenses. House of Hope's Bonnie Alton will be our January speaker. Bonnie will share her faith journey as she moved into the realm of small business ownership 16 years ago and began to understand fully God's call to be in community. Please join us January 25 when Bonnie shares with our group. Make reservations at the table by the Kirk Parlour on Sunday mornings, or in the church office during office hours. Mark these future dates on your calendar now: Joann Lee will speak on February 22 and Catherine Nurmi on March 29. |
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CHILI COOK-OFF
January 30
Mark your calendars! The third annual House of Hope Chili Cook-off and cabaret will be held on Sunday, January 30, beginning at noon. Dust off your favorite chili recipes, and think about what talent you would like to share that day. There's fun for all ages--the food is great, and the entertainment is even better! An added bonus this year will be a group lesson in CLOGGING by Jim Brooks of the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers. This event is sponsored by the Children and Family Ministries Committee. All are welcome! Sign up at the table by Kirk Parlour on Sunday mornings.
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 THE SEEKERS January 31
The SEEKERS will meet on Monday, January 31, at 7 p.m. at the Meeting House (761 Summit) to review The Welcome Prayer, begin discussions on the new book, Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality written by J. Philip Newell, and end our session with centering prayer. 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. For information, contact Margie Crone at maccrone1@aol.com or 651-735-8043. |
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 PRE-DIDIER SEMINAR
ADULT EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
BEGIN FEBRUARY 9
The topic of the 2011 Didier Seminar (March 11-13) is "Theology, Spirituality, and the Arts." Join us for the following pre-seminar events at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Room. (Please note the special location of the February 24 event.*)
Wednesday, February 9: Photographer Wing Young Huie, "Identity and American Landscape.
Wednesday, February 16: James Sewell, Founder and Director of the James Sewell Ballet, "Connecting Your Spirit: Mind/Body Connection"
Wednesday, February 23: Professor Paul Westermeyer, "The History and Development of Hymns"
*Thursday, February 24 at the MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS: Professor Wilson Yates leads a tour of Christian art at the MIA entitled "Reflections on Major Works of Christian Art." There will be two tours: 5:30-7 p.m., and 7:15-8:45 p.m.) Each tour is limited to 20 participants. The tour is free, but reservations are required. Please make reservations with the church office, 651-227-6311, indicating the time of the tour you plan to attend. Participants should meet in the lobby of the MIA 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Wednesday, March 2, Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director of the Rose Ensemble.
These events are free and open to the public.
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GREAT DECISIONS FEBRUARY 15
GREAT DECISIONS will meet on Tuesday, February 15, at 7 p.m. in the Church Library. The topic will be "Rebuilding Haiti." Great Decisions is a discussion group for U.S. foreign policy issues. Discussions are based on topics in a reading guide put out by the Foreign Policy Association and lead by speakers recommended by the Minnesota International Center. Guests are welcome. For more information please call Bob Mairs, 651-222-3423, Dennis Anderson, 651-730-4003, or the church office, 651-227- 6311.
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ANNUAL HOUSE OF HOPE MEN'S RETREAT
February
25 and 26.
Mark your calendars for the 2011 Men's Retreat, when Lt. Colonel John Morris, Chaplain, Minnesota National Guard, will lead House of Hope men in considering the topic: "Managing Change and Transitions in Men's Lives." Registration: $25, in the church office. Call John King at 651-414-0421 for further details.
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JOB SUPPORT RESOURCE BOOK
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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Regular Office Hours
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: Closed
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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