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Hennepin is a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming the fullparticipation of all persons including the GLBT Community.

9:30 AM

In the scripture fromJohn, the man is blind

from birth.The invitation this weekis to consider the places

where you are blindin your relationships,

in your work life,in your faith life,

in your understandingof world affairs.

What might heal youfrom this inabilityto see, really see?

How have youwitnessed Gods

movement in the worldthis day, this week?

Prayer actions

you might considerthis week:

Choose a particularsituation in your life

or the life of the world.Try to see it in a newway, from a differentperspective. How are

you changed by

doing this?

Pray for all whoneed the gift of sight.

WELCOMETOHENNEPINCHURCH LENT

SANCTUARYHENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-871-5303 HENNEPINCHURCH.ORG

The Blue ZonesAPRIL 3, 10

11:00 AM ROOM 201

This book by Dan Buettner helpedpeople understandwhat contributes tonot only a longerlife but a well livedlife. It tells of howremarkable groupsof people mange toachieve long, happylives naturally,

remaining active andvital. His study led to a city-wideBlue Zone experiment in AlbertLea. Join Cynthia Ashley, ParishNurse in what will no doubt be alively discussion! A copy of the bookis available in our church library, orcan be purchased from Cynthia.Contact her at [email protected].

Bible Study:

Book of

ActsAPRIL 3, 10

11:00 AM

ROOM 205

A study of Acts led by BruceRobbins, Leah Rosso, and Chris

Jackson. At the 2010 AnnualConference, Bishop Sally Dyckasked all churches in Minnesota tostudy the book of Acts to see what ithas to teach us about what it meansto be the church in our time, in our

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century world. We hold manysimilarities to this first century bandof new Christians. Through the studyof these scriptures, see how theirlives and struggles have much tooffer us in our own faith lives.

April 3, 2011 at Hennepin

Reaching

Out

to Japan

Sunday,

April 3

A huge, 8.9-magnitude earthquakeand a powerful tsunami hit Japan onFriday, March 11, killing thousands ofpeople. The world is in shock as eachday brings news of nuclear threats,diminishing food supplies, a risingdeath count, business interruptions

and miraculous rescues. Who knowswhat tomorrow will bring? What canyou do? You can keep posted on thenews from Japan. You can pray forthose who have lost loved ones andmake a heartfelt contribution today.Or send your check to the church(made out to HAUMC) with Japanin the memo line, and attn: ReachingOut to Japan.

CONGREGATIONAL

POTLUCK - APRIL 10You are invited to a congregationalpotluck on April 10 at 5:30 PM in thesocial hall. The church provides themain course so bring your favoritesalad, vegetable, bread or dessert.Starting at 6:15, well share whatwere doing to bring the gospelimperatives alive: how were cultivat-ing spiritual vitality and reaching newpeople. Well wrap up no later than7:00 PM. Come to eat good food andsocialize. Child care provided.


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9:30 AM Worship ~ Sanctuary

Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

PRELUDE Meditation on Hyfrydol Andrew Hackett

CHORAL INTROIT Awake, O Sleeper MARSH CHAPEL

ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION Sarah Weichman

The God of heaven has made a home on earth,

Christ dwells among us and is one with us.The highest in all creation lives among the least,Christ journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary.Come now all who thirstAnd drink the water of life.Come now all who hungerAnd be filled with good things.

HYMN NO. 551 Awake, O Sleeper MARSH CHAPEL

MORNING PRAYER

Discerner of Hearts, you look beneath our outward appearance andsee your image in each of us. Banish in us the blindness thatprevents us from recognizing truth, so we may see the worldthrough your eyes and with the compassion of Jesus Christ. Amen.

ANTHEM My Song is Love Unknown Edwin T. Childs

Journey

Please join to sing Stanza 4:

WELCOME Leah Rosso

Nurseryfor infants age3 is available today until12:30 PM. An usher will

be happy to help you findthe nursery in Room 105

of the Education Wing.

Coffee is available Sundaymornings in Carlson Hall.

Our special thanks to JimCone of Coffee & Tea, Ltd.for supplying Sunday coffee!

New to Hennepin?After the service a guide

will be available at thechancel steps to give a

tour of the church.

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HOLY BAPTISM

CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME

With Gods help we will so order our lives after the example ofChrist that Christopher David, Beckett Peter and Kaia Mackenziemay be surrounded by steadfast love, established in the faith, andconfirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

TIMEWITH CHILDREN Dana Neuhauser

THE SHARINGOFTHE PEACE

The Peace of God be with you.And also with you.

The congregation may greet each otherwith words and signs of reconciliation and peace.

SCRIPTURE LESSON

PRAYERFOR ILLUMINATION

Holy One, As we hear your Word, help us to listen with open heartsand open ears, that the good news you have for us today may rest inour souls and be lived out in our lives. Amen.

JOHN 9: 1-41

May we hear what the Spirit is saying to us today.Thanks be to God!

SERMON Mud Season: Something New and Hopeful Bruce RobbinsINVITATIONTO GIVEOUR OFFERINGSAND OUR PRAYERS

In a world tired of hearing words that mean little to nothing, maythese offerings be a tangible expression of our love for you, O God.For when we live generous lives, we reflect your generosity. Amen.

MUSICAL OFFERING A Psalm of Confession Hal H. Hopson

PRESENTATIONOF TITHESAND OFFERINGS OLD HUNDREDTH

Lentis a time to cultivateour spiritual lives with

intention. Each week wegather for worship andhear the Good Newsspoken. During Lent youare invited to take thescripture of worship intoyour daily life, throughyour work, prayer, family,friends. Take the scripture(and questions providedon the front page) as youlive through the rest of the

week to explore how it fitsfor you. There will be asuggestion for bringingthis scripture into action.Try it out. See if it makesa difference for you.Finally, look ahead atthe scripture for theupcoming week.

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Beckett Peters parentsare Chris & Stacey Floyd.Chris is also beingbaptized today.

Kaia Mackenzies parentsare Doug & JenniferKoziol-Wozniak


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GREAT THANKSGIVING

God be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to God.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

and so with our all our sisters and brothers, before us and beside us,

we praise you from our hearts for your unending greatness.

as Jesus offered thanks for the gifts of the earth,let us also celebrate Gods goodness and proclaim the mystery of our faith.

and that we may be your body on earth, loving and caring in the world.

LORDS PRAYER

Our God, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.

Thy kindom come;thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil,for thine is the kindom,

the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

SHARINGOFTHE BREADAND CUP

(Choral Anthem on Next Page)

O Lord,How can we know Thee,where can we find Thee?

Thou art as close to usas breathing,

and yet art fartherthan the farthermost star.

Thou art as mysterious as thevast solitudes of the night,

and yet art as familiar to usas the light of the sun.When justice burnslike a flaming fire,When love evokes

willing sacrifice,Do we not bow down

to Thee?Thou dwellest

within our hearts,As Thou dost pervade

the world, andWe through thy

Presence behold.

Today when you

come forward to receive

communion, Cynthia

Ashley, our Parish Nurse,

will be offering prayers

for wholeness and healing.

If you would like to pray

with her, please come to

the prayer shawl on thecommunion railing.

The offering received

during the sacrament

of communion is

designated for Parish Aid,

assisting members who

have emergency needs.


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ANTHEM O Lord, How Can We Know Thee Ron Nelson

HYMN Come to the Table Daniel Pederson

HYMN NO. 629 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart FINEST WHEATPRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

CELEBRATIONOF COMMUNITY

BLESSINGOF 5TH GRADE VOLUNTEERS

HYMN NO. 671 Lord, Dismiss Us (Vs. 1) SICILIAN MARINERS

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Fugue on Vicar Andrew Hackett

Communion Stewards:

Elizabeth Buckingham, Erica Buckingham, Audrey Devaughn, Michael DevaughnMichelle Devaughn, Nathan Devaughn, Dana Kenney-Lillejord

Hans Kenney-Lillejord, Bill Mathis, Bruce Robbins, Leah Rosso, Tom Wright

Hennepin

Avenue

United

Methodist

Church

511 Groveland AveMinneapolis, MN

55403

612.871.5303

HENNEPIN

CHURCH.ORG

Our Mission

To invite all peoples

on a spiritual journey

guided by scripture,

tradition, experience

and reason that leadsto a Christian faith

exemplified by loving

relationships with God,

all others, and ourselves.

MinistersEvery Member of Hennepin Church

Clergy

Bruce W. RobbinsPastor; LeahRossoYoung Adults & HospitalitySally JohnsonWorship & SpirituaFormation; Christopher JacksonChurch Administration; PaulaColtonYouth Ministries; BobBrinkleyPastoral VisitationWayne K. ClymerBishop inResidence; Richard D. WaggonerMusic Emeritus

Program StaffCynthia AshleyParish Nurse; AnnJ. CarlsonDignity Center; KevinDahlenKoinonia Manager; AndrewHackettOrganist; Kristyn Ebert

Shared Ministry/Outreach; JackFistlerLegacy Giving; William HMathisMusic & Fine Arts; MaryMartinDignity Center VolunteersDana NeuhauserChildrensMinistries; Daniel PedersonCommunications

Twin Cities

SuperintendentElizabeth Lopez

Minnesota

Area BishopSally Dyck

The Sanctuary flowers for this Sunday are given by theFloyd Family in celebration of Beckett Floyds first birthday

and the baptism of Beckett and Chris Floyd.

WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! Our hope is thatyou have a meaningful worship experience this morning that helpsyou live your life in the way of Christ. In order to get to know youbetter, we invite you to sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of your

pew and to join us for a free breakfast downstairs. (Just let the Breakfast Host knowyou are a guest or find your free breakfast card in the Welcome Bags that are hangingat either entrance). If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We welcomenew insights, new questions, and new people!

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUTHENNEPIN CHURCH?Following this worship service, at about 10:35 AM, meet at the communion rail infront of the Sanctuary for a Church Tour. We welcome you to Hennepin Church today!

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SUNDAY,APRIL3, 20111st Sunday of the Month

* All Church Worship *

(Children attend worship with their family)

8:30 - 9:00 HOLY COMMUNION BORDER CHAPEL8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall

8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 1039:00 - 10:00 SACRED JOURNEY ART GALLERY

9:30 - 10:30 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SANCTUARY

9:45 - 10:45 Gods Children Sing Room 10510:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall

10:45 - 11:45 Library Board Longfellow Room11:00 - 12:00 MANY VOICES BORDER CHAPEL

11:00 - 12:00 New Member Class Dossal Alcove

11:00 - 12:00 The Blue Zones Room 20111:00 - 12:00 Gods Children Sing Room 202

11:00 - 12:00 Covenant Discipleship Group Room 20311:00 - 12:00 Bible Study: Book of Acts Room 20511:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room12:00 - 2:00 UMW Leadership Team Longfellow Room

4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals Social Hall

5:00 - 6:00 SUNDAYAT FIVE BORDER CHAPEL

5:00 - 7:00 UMYF Church of Youth7:00 - 8:00 Journey Rehearsal Choir Room

MONDAY, APRIL49:00 AM DignityOpen

TUESDAY, APRIL58:30 AM Library Committee

11:00 AM India Partnership1:30 AM Stretch and Smile6:00 PM Communications Committee6:30 PM Reconciling Committee

WEDNESDAY, APRIL69:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen9:30 AM Knotty Quilters

11:45 AM Koinonia Partnership Search1:00 PM Recyclers5:30 PM Soup & Bread Potluck5:30 PM Kjerringsleppets6:00 PM Trustees Orientation6:15 PM Lenten Worship6:30 PM Lenten Activity: Holy Week7:00 PM Susanna Wesley Circle7:00 PM Sr. High Girls Book Club

THURSDAY, APRIL711:00 AM Thursday Bible Study

1:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry3:00 PM Labyrinth7:00 PM Science & Theology Lecture7:00 PM Lydia Circle

FRIDAY, APRIL87:00 AM Mens Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen

10:00 AM Alanon

We are a Caring Community

PASTORAL CARE: Please notify thechurch office if you, a family membeor an other church member are ex-periencing an illness, a hospitaliza-tion, or another need for pastoral care.

CONGREGATIONAL JOYSAND CONCERNSare posted each week in the PastoraCare section on the kiosk in CarlsonHall. Greeting cards for members inneed of cheer are available to sign atthe reception desk near the East Entry.

PACEM SINGERS are available to singto Hennepin members and friendsbringing comfort of favorite hymnsand songs to your surroundings.

DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPwww.mplsgriefsupport.com. Saturdaymornings Jan. 1April 30, 2011 at StOlaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8thStreet, Minneapolis. April 2: Topic iGrief and Fear.

HENNEPINCHURCHEaster Lilies and MusicRemember and honor those you love with contributions to Easter lilies andmusic by April 17th. Contributions provide lilies to Hennepins homeboundmembers and our families who experienced a loss in their immediate family,or sponsor special instrumental music Easter Sunday. Your memorials orhonorariums will be listed in the special insert to our Easter programs. Usethis form or contribute at HennepinChurch.org/giving/contribute A Ministryof My Choosing. Please attach this form with your gift. Make checkspayable to HAUMC. putting Easter Lilies or Easter Music in the memo line.

Lily ($15 per plant) in memory of:

Lily ($15 per plant) in honor of:

Music (any amount) in memory of:

Music (any amount) in honor of:

Your Name: Phone:

Questions? Ask Tara at 612-435-1331 or at [email protected].


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New Member Classes

April 3 & 10

The New Member class is a two-part

class with the first focused on whatUnited Methodism is, a brief historyof Hennepin Ave UMC, and a tour ofthe church. The second part of theclass is focused on group discussionaround the book Three Simple Rulesand using our spiritual gifts. The firstweek we meet in the Dossal Alcoveright next to the Social Hall and enjoybrunch. The second week we havelunch together at the parsonage, rightnext door to the church. Both classesare from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. If you

have questions, contact Pastor LeahRosso ([email protected]) or KristynEbert ([email protected]) or phone612-871-5303.

Science &

TheologySpecial Lecture

April 7

Dr. Edward Ted Davis,Messiah College, willpresent The Bible and Biology:

Understanding the CreationEvolution Debate. His discussion willoutline scientific creationism andintelligent design, and concludewith examples of Christian thinkerswho accept biological evolution.7:00 PM Thursday, April 7th in theHennepin Social Hall.

Dignity Center

benefit concert

spices up spring

Experience a diverse musical programat the Dignity Center benefit, rangingfrom Latino classics to tunes madefamous by Gloria Estefan and RickyMartin. Raising Voices for Social

Justice features the Twin Cities GayMens Chorus and Hennepin Chimeat 7:30 PM, Saturday, April 30 atHAUMC. Suggested donation is $25at the event; donate $100 or more byApril 4 and enjoy special perks. Fordetails, call 612-435-1336.

Wednesday

April 6:

FeedingHungryHearts

5:30 PM Potluck Soup Supper6:15 PM Worship

6:30 PM Feeding Hungry Hearts:Walking Through Holy Week

Bruce Robbins will share ways tolive into Holy Week. Kids will makeprayer journals and will participate in

other Holy Week activities. April 13:Nourishing Food, Nourishing Soulswith organic farmers Red and Nina.

Reconciling

MinistriesApril 10, Dorcas Alcove

On Sunday, April 10 at 10:45 joinfellow LGBT and allied friends forBrunch. Pick it up and join us in theDorcas Alcove. At 12:00 Noon stayfor the Reconciling Ministries Meeting.

All are welcome!

Community Meals

Tonight our own Hennepin chef, PatHiggins, has created a delicious, fillingmeatloaf with our free governmentbeef. Our guests love it! Upstairs, theU of MN veterinarians will treat 20pets. Knowledge of this amazingpet-wellness program has spreadthroughout the Twin Cities. Thankyou for supporting this loving, andever-growing ministry.

Parking

Ramp

Reminder

Free Parking inthe Vineland PlaceRamp on Sunday before 12:30 PM.Get your free parking voucher at theReception Desk or from an usher.

Ways of Peace

Friends for a Non-Violent World willhost Ways of Peace II: Nonviolence

in the Islamic Traditions, on April 9,9:30 AM - 6:30 PM at the Universityof St Thomas, OEC Auditorium. Costis $15, $10 students. More informationand registration is available on lineat www.fnvw.org or 651-917-0383.

40 BelowBrunch for Young Adults

Lets celebrate the Spring season byhaving brunch together after the 9:30service on Sunday, April 10. We canget caught up and have a great mealtogether. Location: Grand Caf, 3804Grand Ave South, Minneapolis. Forall the info, including a menu, find uson Facebook at HAUMC 40 Below.

Quilt and Bear Sale

The Knotty Quilters will sell theirquilts and bears on Sunday, April 10.Come early for best selection. Thisgroup donates many quilts, some goto HCMC, Childrens Hospital, MNVisiting Nurses, Joyce Nursery, or

Simpson Transitional Housing, etc.New workers are welcome to join uson Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to12:00 Noon in the Social Hall. Comeon April 10 to enjoy, buy our work.

Passion Concert

Dvorak: Stabat Mater

April 17

The Hennepin Sanctuary Choir andOrchestra, conducted by William H.Mathis, presents a Passion Concert,Antonn Dvorks Stabat Mater at7:30 PM, Sunday, April 17 in theSanctuary. Soloists: Shari Speer,Soprano; Kathleen Humphrey,Mezzo-Soprano, Jim Ahrens, Tenor;Michael Schmidt, Baritone. FreeAdmissioninvite your friends!

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