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HOWTO HELPWITH MINNEAPOLISTORNADORELIEFSPECIAL NOTEFROMTHE MINNESOTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The metro area was hit by a tornado on May 22. North Minneapolis sufferedsignificant damage, including one fatality.

If you want to help with the clean-up effort from the tornado damage inNorth Minneapolis, please contact Heidi at Cross Connections (1823 Emerson,Minneapolis) at 612-529-6542. This effort is coordinated by Urban Home-works, Sanctuary CDC, and Minneapolis Council of Churches. Volunteers will

be deployed from there. Please DO NOT self-deploy, work through the agency.

SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDSummer Sunday school is starting in a couple of weeks and we need your

help! We are expanding to three age groups this summer and we need teachers.Each age group requires two volunteers per Sunday. The Preschool-Kindergarten and 1st-3rd grade groups will focus on the Fruit of the Spirit. The4th and 5th grade group will focus on making a difference in the world andwill do monthly hands-on service projects.

You can volunteer for one or several dates. Summer is a great time tovolunteer, especially if you have other obligations throughout the program

year that take a break during the summer. Make a difference in a kids life andhave some fun while youre at it! Sign up at the Children's Ministry Table inCarlson Hall or email Dana Neuhauser at [email protected] Neuhauser

UNITED METHODIST NIGHTATTHE TWINS7:00 PM, JULY 21 - GETTICKETSNOW!

The UM Night at the Twins is Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 pm vs. Detroit. $25per ticket (home plate view, and part of your ticket price is a donation to theUM fight against worldwide malaria!) Make your check payable to HAUMCand deliver it directly to Chris Jackson. Your check is your registration. Youmay sign-up to carpool from the church at 6:00 pm.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

JUNE 5

Congregational Meeting (p.7)

Congregational Lunch (p.7)

Thrive Book Study begins (p.3)

Bible Study: Book of John begins (p.3)

JUNE 11

Acolyte Training (p.2)

Loring Park Music Festival (p.3)

JUNE 19

Parsonage Open House (p.7)

Ring Them Bells (p.3)

Holiness and Feminine Spirit (p.3)

JUNE 25

Health-Conscious Weekends (p.6)

Pride Festival (p.5)

JUNE 26

Natural Healing Practices (p.3)

Pride Festival and Parade (p.5)

June 30

School of Christian Mission

Registration Deadline (p.4)

JULY 21

UM Day at the Twins (p.1)

JULY 25-28

Earth Camp (p.5)


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!NSPIRE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Here is your June 2011 !nSpire. Thereis much to read and learn about inthese pages. Thanks to all who haveshared an article and/or information forthis newsletter, YOUR newsletter!

The July 2011 edition deadline is10:00 AM, Thursday, June 16th. Sendyour info to [email protected], submitonline at HennepinChurch.org (ShareYour Story) or drop off at church, attn:Daniel, 612-435-1320.

RUSSIA PARTNERSHIPSEEKS THERAPISTFORINTERNATIONAL PROJECTCRAIG JOHNSON, RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP

Are you a person who enjoys exploring

different cultures while helping those in

need? Hennepins Russia Partnership is

looking for a person who has worked

with children suffering from severe

disabilities to help on projects we are

supporting in Russia.

For the last several years, the Russia

Partnership has worked with Marilyn

Bauch, a behavioral specialist whoworks with children in Russia through a

program called the Island of Hope. She

visits Russia annually to provide services

that these children desperately need but

which they too often find lacking.

Marilyn is looking for someone toaccompany her to Russia to assist in her

work with the children. The ideal person

would be a physical or occupational

therapist who has experience working

with young children with cerebral palsy

and severe learning problems. Currently,

there are practically no medical or

educational services available for these

children and parents are desperate for

help in knowing what they can do.

Travel to Russia would be required

for a 2-3 week visit, most likely in Fall2011. The Russia Partnership would be

willing to subsidize travel expenses for

this trip as well. The ideal candidate

would also be willing to consider taking

a long-term interest in this project. If

this sounds like an opportunity that

would be right for you, or if you know

of others who would be a good fit for it,

please contact Don Forster at

[email protected] or 952-920-5389.

Thank you!

STEPSTOFULFILL HENNEPINMINISTRY PLANCONTINUEBOBBIE KELLER

Progress with Hennepin Churchs 10community actions was on the Admin-istrative Council agenda May 5.

The 10 community actions, each with

a supporting set of goals, make upHennepins 2011 Ministry Plan, thecongregations priorities for the year.

Speaking to the 1st communityaction, to connect every person to aspecific part of our community, Rev.Leah Rosso outlined plans for expan-sion of the greeter and usher programs.The goal is to get more people involvedin Sunday morning hospitality. Whenenough volunteers are available, a newgroup called hosts will greet churchgoersat the doors of the Sanctuary, hand out

bulletins and help anyone who needsassistance. Ushers, who have traditionallydone that job, will continue to receiveofferings during worship and performtheir other regular duties. In addition,casual attire will now be welcome forall greeters.

Ad Council members also heard that:

groups are finding more ways to usethe screens in the Sanctuary duringworship. Anyone wanting to use

them should talk to the service planneras early as possible. The church islooking for a camera operator.

all church groups that received aprofile questionnaire have completedthem. The questionnaire askinggroups to define their purpose,constituency and needs went tocommittees and other groups earlier

this spring. The shared ministry teamwill use the information to connectindividuals with appropriate churchgroups and wants to involve othergroups that have not yet participatedin the process. Any group that meetsregularly and would welcome newmembers should contact KristynEbert, volunteerism and outreachdirector.

the Global Outreach Committee islooking for a chairperson. Anyone

interested should contact KristynEbert for more information.

the Youth Council is seeking morechaperones for either of two youthmission trips to Hibbing and theBoundary Waters this summer. Any-one interested should contact Rev.Paula Colton for more information.

the next congregational meetingwill be at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 5,followed by lunch.

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ACOLYTE TRAINING JUNE 11BECKY MONSONAND LINDA WILKINS,ACOLYTE CO-CAPTAINS

Come one, come all current and

former acolytes as well as all acolyte

wannabes. We invite you to a training

session on Saturday, June 11 at 10:00

AM in the Hennepin Sanctuary. At this

meeting, you can ask questions and get

comfortable with this important minis-

NEWS FROM STEEPLE PEOPLE SURPLUS STOREExpanded Store Hours are Monday 10:30-5:30, Tuesday 10:30-7:30, Wednesday

Friday 10:30-5:30, Saturday 10:00-5:30. Sunday closed.Need a wardrobe update? A little money goes a long way at Steeple People.

Stop by and check out our summer fashions.Volunteer opportunities: Wed love to spend some quality time with you at

Steeple People! Consider volunteering we have oodles of good clean fun. Hoursand tasks are super flexible. Just call 612 871-8305 to arrange an orientation.

Please bring donations to the Steeple People van before and between churchservices. Or feel free to stop by the store to donate andshop. We particularly needpots and pans as well as clean plastic shopping bags


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SPIRE BIRD FEEDERSAVAILABLEUPONREQUESTTOM FLOOD, BUILDINGSAND GROUNDS

Handmade Spire bird feeders designedand built by HAUMC Recyclers are

now available. These bird feeders aremodeled after our churchs FamousSteeple. They are both practical andsturdy. Cedar costs $45.00 andRedwood $50.00 All profits (if any) willgo into the Recyclers tool account.Birdhouses will often attract only certainbirds but these feeders will feed all theflocks! Eight have been pre-ordered andplans are for 15 to 20 to be built.

Contact any of the Recyclers for moreinformation or to place an order. Also,note that on Wednesday afternoons the

Recyclers meet at the church to helpmaintain and improve the building.Everyone is welcome.

Jim Soltau (Recycler) was assignedthe task of developing the model andinsuring high quality control. Thesehandmade bird feeders are a treasure.

1ST ANNUAL LORING PARKACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday, June 11, 12 Noon-8:00 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, invite a friend

and enjoy the fun, food and music.This event features: Roe Family Singers,Mill City Grinders, Jack Klatt & the CatSwingers, Mikkel Beckman & SteveKaul, Jerry Rau Band, Derek Johnson &Hardgrass, Cajun Music & more! Forinfo, contact CLPC at 612-874-9002 [email protected].

TENDINGTHE GARDENOF YOUR SOUL:SUMMER ADULT NURTURE

Summer is a wonderful time to relax and enjoy the

pleasures of Minnesota. Adult Nurture at Hennepin hopes

you will also enjoy the many opportunities for tending the

garden of your soul through the classes and experiences

available this summer. Take a moment to look over

these offerings and mark your calendar for ones thatspeak to wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

THRIVE: FINDING HAPPINESSTHE BLUE ZONES WAYJUNE 5 AND 12, 11:00 AMLEDBY CYNTHIA ASHLEYThis book study follows up Dan Buettners Blue Zones and explores his five-yearglobal study on the keys to personal happiness while suggesting how to incorporatethese powerful characteristics into our daily routines. Books are available forpurchase. Contact Cynthia at 612-435-1310 or [email protected].

BIBLE STUDY 2011: THE GOSPELOF JOHNJUNE 5 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 11:00 AM

LEDBY BRUCE ROBBINSFor some, Johns gospel is a weighty theological tome; for others it is the essenceof Christianity, full of signs and glories. Each weeks study will be independent ofothers. People are welcome to come and go as they please. Bring a Bible! Note:No class on June 26.

RING THEM BELLS!JUNE 19 AND 26, 11:00 AMLEDBY BILL MATHISAlways wanted to find out what its like to play in the Hennepin Chime? Triedplaying bells before and had fun (or didnt but would like to give it another go)?Join Bill for a hands-on experience with handbells. No experience necessary just show up!

HOLINESSANDTHE FEMININE SPIRITJUNE 19 11:00 AMWITH JANET MCKENZIEJanet McKenzie has committed her life and art to celebratingwomens lives and gifts. Her art compassionately reflects thatwe are created equally and beautifully in Gods likeness. Ms.McKenzies painting Jesus of the People was selected winner of the NationalCatholic Reporters Jesus 2000 competition. This painting confronts stereotypicalthinking by celebrating Jesus as African American. The feminine aspect is servedby the fact that the model for this painting was a woman. Ms. McKenzie willinclude a stop at HAUMC this Sunday in conjunction with her presentations atWisdom Ways Center for Spirituality. She will be a guest at Sacred Journey at 9:00and then share works from her newest book, Holiness and the Feminine Spirit.

STEP INTO WELLNESS: NATURAL HEALING PRACTICESFOURTH SUNDAYSAT 11:00 AMLEDBY CYNTHIA ASHLEY

Cynthia Ashley, Parish Nurse and the Wellness Ministry team will offer workshopson the fourth Sunday of each month at 11:00. These workshops will allow oppor-tunities to experience many helpful forms of complimentary medicine.

JULY 3RD ~ NO ADULT NURTURETHIS SUNDAY.


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CHURCH FINANCE REPORTAPRIL 2011 UPDATEROD BACON, FINANCE COMMITTEE

During the first quarter of 2011 ourexpenses exceeded income by $64,000,which is about $48,000 worse thanexpected. Lower contributions comprise$44,000 of the variance, and everything

else netted to $4,000. However, thesevariations are largely anticipated to beseasonal in nature, as the Easter holidayin April and the Christmas holiday inDecember are not reflected in the Jan. 1to March 31 data.

At its April meeting, the FinanceCommittee finalized and approved the2011 budget and sent it to the Adminis-trative Council for their approval at thelatters meeting on May 5. The budgetanticipates a loss of $10,000 for the fullyear, which will be offset by prior year

surplus amounts (recall that 2010yielded a net income of $32,000).

Thank you for your feedback andinput regarding these reports. If youhave specific comments or questions,as always you may reach me by emailat [email protected].

PARKINGAS HOSPITALITYAt Hennepin, we like to reserve the

east parking lot for first-time visitors,families with young children, and peoplewho have limited mobility or needassistance. Instead of driving around theblock looking for parking every week, weencourage all people to take advantage

of the 600 spaces in the Walker ParkingRamp across the street. The ushers andfront desk receptionists have vouchersfor you to use with your parking ticket.Climate controlled, covered fromweather, and just a short walk acrossHennepin, the ramp will give you easyaccess to everything you need here atthe church. Be hospitable and selfish atthe same time: park in the ramp!

SCHOOLOF CHRISTIAN MISSION

Once again its time to think aboutthe United Methodist Womens Schoolof Christian Mission event. Held at St.Johns University near St. Cloud, thisis a great opportunity to learn aboutmission, be in sistership with other UMwomen from around the state, and

grow in your own faith journey. Thisyears program includes:

Joy to the World: Mission in the Ageof Global Christianity. Explore theologyof mission and evangelism in the 21st

century context of Christianity as a world-wide religion. As UM Women we willtake a look at why mission is such anintegral part of what we do.

Haiti Mission Study: Challenges andHope. Come explore the rich culturalheritage of Haiti and its people. Youlllearn about the cultures and traditionsthat shaped Haitis past, the effects ofthe devastating earthquake, and howneeds and issues of Haitis people arebeing addressed today.

The Journey: Forgiveness, RestorativeJustice and Reconciliation. Stories fromthe Bible are intertwined with recenthistory to illustrate the redemptivepower of forgiveness. We will learn how

individuals, families, and communitiesare called to a life-long journey ofpracticing forgiveness, justice, andreconciliation in our relational lives.

If youre new to the School of ChristianMission experience, here are someways others have described it: a timefor discovery; fun; shopping internationalcrafts that support a create cause; greatfood and fellowship; spiritual growth;cultural learning; truth-telling; explora-tion and study.

Why not invite a friend or two to joinyou this year? SCM provides a greatopportunity for a short get away to abeautiful campus where you can meetnew friends, explore your faith, andlearn about the world around you.

There are three School of ChristianMission schedules you can choose from:

Weekday School: July 12-15Weekend School: July 15-17

Drive In day: July 14

To register for this event, pick up a

form from Carlson Hall or go to theFresh Connection newsletter for a copyof the form www.minnesotaumc.org,click on Missions and Ministries/UnitedMethodist Women/Newsletter/Spring2011. Registrations are DUE JUNE 30.If you would like to apply for a partialscholarship from Hennepin UnitedMethodist Women please return thescholarship request form to JenniferHipple by June 10. Scholarship requestforms are available in Carlson Hall.

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AROUNDTHE CHURCHCHRIS JACKSON, MINISTEROF ADMINISTRATION

June brings a change of pace, and so this article is a sampling ofthose things:

June 1-3 the Minnesota Annual Conference of the UMC will meet in St. Cloud,with your five clergy attending (Bruce, Sally, Leah, Paula, and myself) as well asour lay members, Janelle Vaubel, Mary Mensheha, Kristyn Ebert, Karen Andrewand Larry Dunbar. Other Hennepin members also attend as students, retired andaffiliated clergy, and lay conference leaders. Please be in prayer for usone of theduties is to elect 2012 delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conference.

Summer Sundays bring a change to our Breakfast at Hennepin. On June 5 thereis a congregational meeting at 11:30 am, with a meal following, replacing break-fast (see related article). June 12 will be our last regular breakfast. On June 19,10:30-12:30, the Board of Trustees will sponsor a Parsonage Open House, so allcan see last falls remodeling of the first floor. (The Christmas Open House, lastDec. 11, fell on one of our blizzard weekends and so few attended.) June 26 iscoffee fellowship, but throughout July and August there will be special events and

cookouts offered by our Food Service Committee.The Koinonia Task Force, which I chair, continues to meet monthly in an effort

to find a partner for the church to share the operations and improvements neededby our retreat center. We are aided by a consultant, Kent Eklund of Cincinnatus,who has surveyed a long list of possible partners in the faith, educational, health,fraternal, and nonprofit communities. So far, the leads are minimal. Our chargefrom the Administrative Council is to complete this work by December.

Finally, dont forget to sign up for United Methodist Night at the Twins, July 21,game time 7 pm (those who wish to carpool will leave the church lot at 6 pm).Cost is $25 per ticket. Sign up by delivering a check to ME (payable to the church,but please put it in an envelope addressed to me). The first 40 persons who sendin money will receive a ticket. See you at the game!


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THRIVE!CYNTHIA ASHLEY,PARISH NURSE

Bring happiness,or find happiness atthe Thrive bookStudy class on June5th and June 12th

at 11:00 AM in theLongfellow room. Thrive author, DanBuettner digs deeper into several citiesaround the world that are known to livethe happiest lifestyles on earth. Letsexplore the happiness possibilities to-gether. See you there!

DIGNITY CENTERVOLUNTEER RECOGNITIONJUNE 12, 10:00 AM

Anyone who has volunteered for theDignity Center is invited to the YOURrecognition brunch in the DossalAlcove off the Social Hall. Please comeand be thanked and celebrated. Also,please email Mary Martin if you will beattending: [email protected].

D.C.E.H. RECEIVES UNITED METHODIST GRANT

The Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist church encourageslocal churches and interfaith groups to advocate for social change related to injustice.The Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness recently received a $2000grant from this national UMC committee to support their work to advocate forpolicies that end homelessness and promote systemic economic justice! Rev. BruceRobbins and Bishop Sally Dyck provided support for the DCEH grant application.

Hennepin Church is engaged in the work of the DCEH through the Voice for

the Voiceless Committee and the involvement of staff members, Kristyn Ebert andAnn Carlson. This committee is charged with educating Hennepin members aboutpoverty and homelessness and encouraging them to participate in advocacy effortsfor just policies and programs. One example of a DCEH initiative is the Take 5table that is available on Sunday mornings during the state legislative session toencourage HAUMC members to write postcards to their legislators on a specificissue related to poverty and homelessness. Another example of partnershipbetween DCEH congregations, the Downtown Council and the state governmentis the Currie Avenue Project. In 2010, the DCEH congregations and the Down-town Council raised money to hire case managers to get homeless people intohousing. They were then able to leverage funding from the government to house150 people who had been homeless for an average of 4.7 years. Jon, a person thatwas housed through the Currie Avenue Project is an example of the work of

DCEH. After Jons wife died, he fell into a severe depression, lost his job andbecame homeless. He got into housing through the Currie Avenue Project, is nowstable and looking for a job again. Without the support of Government, congre-gations cannot address the systemic issues that contribute to homelessness andpoverty. But through people who advocate for systemic change and just policiesaffecting the poor, we can work together to eliminate homelessness and poverty.

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EARTH CAMPJULY 25-28For students who

have completed the

1st - 5th grade; limitedto 25 participants.

Earth Camp is a four-day, three-nightovernight camp for our elementarystudents. Campers learn about ourresponsibility as Christians to care forcreation, explore the great outdoors andconnect with God in the natural world.Cost is $170.00 and includes lodging,meals, transportation, programs andcrafts. Scholarships are available and areconfidential. Questions? Contact Dana

Neuhauser at 612-435-1306 or by emailat [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLAUGUST 15-19

Egypt: Josephs Journeyfrom Prison to Palace

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon with optionalAfternoon Program (for additional fee).Ages: 3 years old - completed 5th grade.

RECONCILING MINISTRIESROB GAMBLE

June is Reconciling Month at Hennepin Church. On Sunday, June 12 theReconciling Committee provides the flowers for worship. That day we meet in the

Dorcas Alcove at 10:45 AM for our last brunch until the fall, followed by ourcommittee meeting at 12:00 Noon.Twin Cities Pride Weekend is June 25 and 26. Hennepin will be helping staff

the MN Reconciling and Downtown Congregations booths in Loring Park. If youcan give 2 hours, you can sign up by emailing [email protected] or going tohttp://doodle.com/4wucfi9d5ixp6ze4 and state the time period you prefer.

Did you know: Twin Cities Pride is the 3 rd Largest LGBT Pride celebration in theUnited States. It is held on the weekend closest to the Stonewall Riots in NewYork which many people consider the start of the modern LGBT human rightsmovement.

Some dates and times to remember:

Sat. June 25 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Pride Festival in Loring Park.Sun. June 26 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pride Festival in Loring Park.

Sun. June 26 9:00 AM Commissioning in Sacred Journey in Art Gallery.Sun. June 26 9:30 AM Commissioning of group in Worship in Sanctuary.Sun. June 26 9:45 AM Shuttle Bus or find your own way to get to 3 rd &

Hennepin for the Parade. Sign up at the Reception Desk to ride the bus.Sun. June 26 10:00 AM Informal worship with the other MN Reconciling

Congregations at our parade starting point.Sun. June 26 11:00 AM Pride Parade starts at 3 rd & Hennepin and goes to

Loring Park. It will take about an hour once we start. Wear comfortableshoes and dress for the weather. We hope to have at least 200 MinnesotaUnited Methodists in the parade.

Aug. 24 to 28 Sing a New Song. Pick up folder with registration and ascholarship application in Carlson Hall.


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HEALTH-CONSCIOUSWEEKENDSTHISSUMMERCYNTHIA ASHLEY, PARISH NURSE

Want to walk and bicycle with us thissummer? Welcome to Health-ConsciousWeekends! Please plan to either walk or

bike together for an hour on Saturdaymornings June 25, July 30 and Aug. 27.

We will meet at the Hennepin outdoorLabyrinth at 9:45 AM to either walkaround Loring Park or bike theneighboring trails with family, friends ornew acquaintances. Our health andwellbeing will be enhanced just beingand moving together.

Also, plan to journey through the ArtGallery from 10:30 AM 12 noon onSunday June 26, July 31, and August 26to view an array of presentations offeringnatural healing practices that you maywant to incorporate in your life. June 26theme concentrates on mind/body/spiritpractices; July 31: energy healing; andAugust 26: environmental healing .

Contact Cynthia if you would like todemonstrate or leadone of these Health-Conscious events.We encourage yourparticipation forgoodness and yourwellness sake!

SCIENCEAND RELIGIONROUNDTABLE

The Science & Theology Network andHennepin Church co-sponsor a monthlyScience and Religion Roundtable thatexplores a wide variety of topics. Ifyoure interested in how science andreligion can be partners in the quest for

truth, this book club may be just for you.Our gatherings on the 4th Thursday ofthe month at 7:00 PM are marked withgreat questions, lively discussions,occasional debates, and frequent laughter.All of the meetings are free, and new-comers are always welcome to join us!

June 23: Galileo Goes to Jail andOther Myths about Science and Religionedited by Ronald L. Numbers. Leadingscholars puncture the myths in the historyof science and religion, from Galileosincarceration to Darwins deathbed con-version to Einsteins belief in a personalGod who didnt play dice with the uni-verse.

July 28: Fingerprints of God: WhatScience Is Learning About the Brain andSpiritual Experience by Barbara BradleyHagerty. Is spiritual experience real? Oris it a delusion? When we pray, whathappens? Can science explain God?

August 25: The Beginning of AllThings: Science and Religion by HansKng. Arguing that religion and science

are not mutually exclusive but comple-mentary, Kng focuses on beginnings ashe seeks to seeks to reconcile theologywith the latest scientific insights.

CITIZENSFORGLOBAL SOLUTIONS

Annual Dinner and Meeting of the MNchapter of Citizens for Global Solutionsmeets in the Social Hall, June 16. The7:15 PM keynote address The Science

of Climate Change by University of St.Thomas Prof. John Abraham examinesthe causes of global warming and theactions that must be taken to curtail it.His address will be followed by a Q&Asession until 9:00 PM. Social hour 6:00PM, buffet dinner 6:30 PM, adults $30,students $15. For more information andreservations by June 9, please visitwww.globalsolutionsmn.org or call 651-633-9271.

FIFTH GRADERS DISPLAYHEARTOFA SERVANTDANA NEUHAUSER, CHILDREN

Where might you expect to find agroup of 10- and 11-year-olds on aSaturday afternoon in April? A soccergame? A birthday party? Riding bikesaround the neighborhood? Choosing toeschew these and other tantalizingoptions, nine of Hennepins fifth graderswere busy serving at Feed My StarvingChildren in Coon Rapids on April 9,2011.

Volunteering at FMSC was one part ofthe Faith Milestone called Heart of aServant. The fifth grade Sunday schoolclass spent the prior three weeks learn-ing about world hunger and the wayswe, as Christians, are called to respond.In addition to volunteering, they wroteletters to various political leaders andbrainstormed ways they would sharewhat they learned and experienced withothers.

During the FMSC session, they and

other volunteers packed around 16,000nutritious meals for hungry childrenaround the world. They experienced thedifference theycan make whenthey serve asChrists hands inthe world. Nota bad way tospend a Saturdayafternoon!

HENNEPIN IN THEIR HEARTSJACK FISTLER, LEGACY GIVING

Each Legacy gift is a story of faith and commitment. We recentlyreceived wonderful unrestricted estate gifts from Leonard and EleanorBagne. They were married at Hennepin in 1941, lived and worked in Minneapolis,and were members here until retiring in 1973 and moving to the Crosby/Brainerdarea. Even though they last attended here nearly 40 years ago, the Bagnes keptHennepin in their estate plans. As their nephew recalled, they always had a warmplace in their hearts for Hennepin, and kept the church in their estate plans allthose years.

Legacy donors share a common bond of faith and community that is HennepinChurch.

Your legacy gift, regardless of size, can help enrich the Hennepin experience forfuture generations. Contact Jack Fistler, Director of Legacy Giving, (612) 435-1321or [email protected] to discuss your gift planning.


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SELECTEDEVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Koinonia Partner Search 11:45 AM

Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 2

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

Alanon 10:00 AMSUNDAY, JUNE 5

All Church Worship at

8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Seeds of Celebration 10:30 AM

Congregational Meeting 11:30 AM

Bible Study: Book of John 11:00 AM

Thrive Book Study 11:00 AM

Congregational Lunch 12:00 PM

Community Meals 4:45 PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 7

India Partnership 11:00 AM

Communication Ministry Team 6:30 PM

Koinonia Board 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Archives Committee 1:00 PM

Steeple People Board 5:30 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

Alanon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Regular Sunday worship at

8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PMSteeple People Book Sale 9:00 AM

Breakfast 10:30 AM


Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM

Reconciling Ministries Brunch 10:45 AM

Youth Council Meeting 10:45


Thrive Book Study 11:00 AM

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Faith in Action Team 6:30 PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 14UM Women Leadership 6:00 PM

Russia Partnership 6:30 PM

Food Service Committee 6:45 PM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Senior Members Council 10:00 AM

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

July !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM

Shared Ministries 6:00 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Alanon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, JUNE 19


8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Steeple People Book Sale 9:00 AM


Parsonage Open House 10:30 AM

Bible Study: Book of John 11:00 AMRing Them Bells! 11:00 AM

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Foundation Board 6:00 PM

Global Outreach 6:30 PM

Finance Committee 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Imagine No Malaria Training 7:00 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

Science and Faith Roundtable 6:30 PM

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Alanon 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, JUNE 26


8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Shuttle to Pride Parade 9:45 AM


Natural Healing Practices 10:30 AM


Ring Them Bells 11:00 AM

UM Women Leadership 11:00 AM

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Hospitality Committee 7:00 PMWEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Health Ministry Team 6:00 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Labyrinth 3:00 PM

CALENDAR INFORMATIONPlease send all calendar corrections

and room requests to Jodi Gustafson [email protected] or 612-435-1325.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGAND LUNCH

JUNE 5 STARTINGAT 11:30 AM

Take a few minutes on Sunday, June5th to gather for a congregational meet-ing where well hear the latest news onwhats happening at Hennepin and stayfor a free lunch! Meeting is at 11:30AM in the Art Gallery and Lunch startsat 12:00 Noon in the Social Hall.

SUMMER FOOD EVENTS

Plan now to attend one of our manyfood events at Hennepin this summer!

June 5: Ad Council CongregationalMeeting at 11:30 AM in the ArtGallery, followed by a Lunch at noonin the Social Hall (no charge).

June 12: Breakfast at Hennepin as usual

(final one of season).

June 19: Open House at the Parsonage10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (since the onein December 2010 was snowed out let's hope for no snow in June!)

MUSIC NOTEOn Sunday morning, June 5th, we

will have a guest choir in worship. The85-voice youth choir from First UnitedMethodist Church of Smyrna, GA willbe helping lead our 9:30 AM service,singing some of the music from theirrepertoire for this years concert tour ofthe Midwest.

CONSIDERBEINGAN ACOLYTEWell provide training and answer

your questions. If interested or curious,call Becky Monson, 612-239-0551, orLinda Wilkins, 612-597-6200, co-Captains of the Acolyte Team.

MEMBER INFORMATIONOur prayers are with the family and

friends of these members and all thosewho are marking significant life changes.

BIRTHS:

Vincent Javid Olson, son of JessicaMathwig-Olson and Matt Olson,was born on May 1.

Maxim Stone Wahlquist, son of Jaclynand Trevor Wahlquist, was born onMay 12.

DEATHS:

Annette Scherer Robbins, wife of OremRobbins, passed away March 14th.

Dr. John Coe passed away March 26th.

Guyla Smith, wife of Wheeler Smith,passed away March 27th.

Jessie Richardson passed away April6th.

Rev. Jim Dodge passed away April29th.

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