Sunday Sundays @ Hennepin

The Legend and Power of Elijah

11:00 AM Nov. 22 - Sanctuary
Bruce Robbins will provide information and pose
Beginner’s
Bible Study
This Bible discussion for
those who don’t know that
Dignity Center
Christmas Party RELEVANT
Network Senior High
questions on the great prophet, Elijah, who sets much about the Bible is led Christmas Party Girls Book Club
fires, loses and finds God, ascends to heaven and by Pastor Leah Rosso and Have some Christmas Fun All book-loving senior high
is predicted to return. And Felix Mendelssohn meets 1st and 3rd Mondays and meet other United girls are invited to join the
Reign of Christ November 22, 2009 celebrates him with great music! Come here the from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Just Methodists in their 20's and youth book group. We meet
Music at Hennepin Presents: choir and orchestra tonight at 7:30 PM! contact Leah@haumc.org or 30's at the Network Christ- every first and third
Challenge of Change & Transition call 612-871-5303. mas Party! Potluck at 6-ish Wednesday night of the

Elijah
Tonight at 7:30 PM, come
and hear the Hennepin
Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra present Felix
Mendelssohn’s Elijah. This concert is in honor of
Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday and is directed by
Bill Mathis, with baritone soloist, Michael Schmidt.
All are welcome! Come
enjoy this masterpiece
of music and faith, and
bring along your friends!
Free and open to the
public.
Youth Dinner Theater
Come see the youth of Hennepin in their
interactive dinner theater production of
In Bethlehem Inn. This takes place in the
Social Hall and will include a play, dinner,
and musical entertainment. Tickets on sale
in Carlson Hall every Sunday and are
also available for purchase online at
HennepinChurch.org. They are $10 for
adults, $5 for students, free for children under 5,
with a family cap at $30. Performances will be
Saturday, Dec. 5, at 6:00 PM, as well as Sunday,
Dec. 6, at 11:00 AM, replacing that day’s brunch.
Hope to see you there! Also, don’t forget our
upcoming Annual Youth Bake Sale: Dec. 13th
and 20th. More information to come!
Last Sunday, many church members turned in
their pledge card, their estimate of giving for 2010.
If you have not responded with your pledge,
please do so today. Thank you! May your gratitude
Nov. 22 - 11:00 AM - Harrison Room UMW Bazaar! Christmas is a time of giving at Hennepin, then carpool month from 7 to 8:30 PM in
This ever-changing world is fast-paced; history is The United Methodist for those with resources. to Brave New Workshop for the Church of Youth. Our
Women's Christmas event Those without often feel left
happening faster than we can make sense of, if on “Bret Favre’s Christmas Spec- current book is Infinite Jest
out of the seasonal gift-giving.
both personal and societal levels, change and will be held Dec. 5, 9:00- tacular” at 8pm. Cost: only by David Foster Wallace.
Dignity Center volunteers
transition are not optional; they are daily realities. 12:30 in Carlson Hall. $12 $10! RSVP by Dec. 10 for Pick up a copy and join us
want to include our clients by
In this series, led by Julie Neraas, we reflect on Tickets will be on sale Nov. show and childcare. Email for discussion, snacks, and
creating a joyous party with
the changes we are experiencing, personally and 22 and 29 or call (612) 871- $20 gift certificates for each Leah (leah@haumc.org) or girl time!
collectively; talk about spiritual resources we can 5303 to make reservations. guest. Please Help by donat- call: 612-871-5303.
draw upon in transition; and discover what we can
INCLUSIVE
Devotions by David ing money for gift certificates
learn from wisdom figures who have written or Wheeler and carol singing and food for the party. Please
spoken about change. follow the bazaar. We’ll write a check to the Dignity
Race, Racism and Religion finish fleece scarves for our Center and put in the memo Community Meals Life Adventures
Nov. 22 - 11:00 AM - Room 203 Community Meals guests “client gift.” Many Thanks! For Senior Adults
Nancy is feverishly working
This adult forum uses a film produced by the and Dignity Center clients. Little Kids Big Fun to schedule the nearly 250 Join your friends for these
General Commission on Race and Religion and Readings by actress Anita The 2nd Wednesday of the volunteers for 2010. Is your outings and events! Friday
addresses the various dynamics and views of the O'Sullivan and music by the month at 5:30 PM means a name on her spreadsheet? Luncheons are in the Social
UMC of Race. Discussion will follow, and set the Revelers in the Art Gallery. fun night for families to get Hall, reservations due by
foundation for future initiatives involving race at The morning concludes with If you’ve received a form
out and enjoy time together. preceding Wednesday. Call
Hennepin Church. Mission Recognition ceremony to sign up and haven’t
$20 per family, including the Church office 612-871-
Seasons of the Spirit & brunch. Childcare provided.dinner! Everyone is welcome! returned it yet, now is the
5303. Dec. 11: It’s our
Sunday, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM - Room 201 Koinonia New Bring friends and neighbors! time! If you want a form, Christmas Luncheon with
This bible study looks into the weekly scripture Years Retreat Dec. 9 — Kids: Angel Tree please contact Nancy at the Plymouth Rockers, a
readings. There is no need to do any preparation, New Year’s Eve at Koinonia, Night! Grown-ups: Making NBourland@comcast.net or music ensemble of 30 who
simply show up, enter into the discussion! Sally stargazing with weatherman Family Traditions All Year contact us from the website: will lead us in a sing-a-long!
Johnson and Rexi Warner lead the 11:00 AM class Michael Lynch, and his Long. http://hennepinchurch.org/ Jan.8: Bakken Museum tour.
in October. Bill Tipping leads the 5:00 PM Class. giant telescope! Join others serving/community-meals. Limited to the first 24 peo-
Happy
Breakfast @ Hennepin from Hennepin relaxing, News! ple. $5 fee. Sign up now!
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the Social Hall
Join us for Breakfast and fellowship today after
worship! Breakfast WILL be offered next Sunday,
enjoying the outdoors, a
bonfire, crafts, chatting,
eating, or doing absolutely
Lily Rosso,
daughter of
Leah, would
BEAUTIFUL
Nov. 29, the Sunday after Thanksgiving — take a nothing. Friends and family like to Holiday Baking Advent Wreath
turkey break and enjoy a meal with church friends. are always welcome. Begins announce (and eating) for People in Workshop
Only $4 per person, thanks to grants from the with supper on Dec. 31 that she’s their 20’s and 30’s! Come 11:00 AM today in Room
Hennepin Foundation and generous members. On through brunch on Jan 2. going to enjoy great company, learn 202. Come join us as we
Fees for the entire weekend have a sister how to make delicious prepare for Advent! Green-
Sunday, Dec. 6, NO BREAKFAST. Instead, our
are 2 nights lodging, five or brother desserts, and, of course, eat ery, wreath forms and
youth ministry will offer their dinner theatre “In
meals- Adults $100, kids this coming them! This is a cooking candles will be available to
Bethlehem Inn” at 11:00 AM in the Social Hall.
$75, family $200; for one May! class for people who love to make an Advent wreath for
Tickets are available from the youth.
night and 3 meals - Adults eat and don’t mind learning use at home. This is a fun
Sunday School 60, kids 40, family $120.
Check out Your a few things along the way.
Church Library! project for all ages!
Dates to Remember You may come for as little (Recipes will be available to
as an afternoon. We don’t Do you have questions

Hennepin
Nov. 29: Two Room Sunday School 9:45-10:45 take home with you, and
guide your giving for 2010. AM; Pre3 – K Room 101; 1st – 5th Grade Room want cost to be a deterrent, about United Methodism? perhaps some leftovers too!)
1/3. Dec. 27: No Sunday School – Children wor- so scholarship money is The Church Library has Sunday, December 6th at
ship with families. Jan. 3: Sunday Morning at the
Movies 9:45 – 10:45 AM a available. Sign-up at church some answers. Check out:
or at HennepinChurch.org. HennepinChurch.org/Library
4pm at the parsonage. Cost
is $5/person.
 Weekly Classes/Activities
First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of
God 5:30 PM, Sundays through
Dec. 6, led by Bill Mate and Eileen
Marie. Featuring Marcus Borg and
John Dominic Crossan as they tour The Science & Faith Roundtable: If
parts of the Holy Land talking about
Jesus and his mission in life and
using ancient and contemporary art,
this video, shot on location makes a
wonderful visual experience. The
lectures are thoughtful and helpful
40 Below: People in their 20’s and
30’s gather weekly for fun and
conversation. For info, contact Becca
Johnson: rjohnson729@gmail.com
Faith and Life Group: Tuesdays at
8:00 PM. Come gather with others
to discuss questions you have about
faith. We explore what it means to
be a “progressive” Christian, and The November Hunger Offering will fun and friendship in the Longfellow
how our lives are impacted by our
faith. Facilitated by Kate Kennedy.
Job Transition Group: 7:00 PM 1st
and 3rd Monday of the Month,
through December. If you are look-
ing for a job, worried about your
current job or transitioning to a new
career, join this gathering of folks to
discuss the world of job transition.
All welcome!
Faith and Fiction Book Group: Come
be a part of a great conversation.
We gather on the third Tuesday of
the month at Dunn Bros on Loring
Park at 7pm in the “stage” area in
back. All welcome all of the time!
Dec. 15: A Christmas Carol - Charles
Dickens.
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Thursday Bible Study: The First
Christmas, a fresh look at Nativity
Looking ahead Calendar of Events MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23
9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
stories, by Marcus Borg and John
Welcoming the Wild One. Advent Sunday, November 22, 2009
8:30 - 9:00 Holy Communion Border Chapel 7:00 PM Hospitality Committee
devotional booklets will be available
Dominic Crossan. Class meets
at church on Sunday Nov. 29. It will 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
weekly, 11:00 AM w/Chris Jackson. also be available on our website at 8:30 - 12:30 Walker UMC Wreath Sale East Entry Lawn 8:30 AM Library Committee
8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Room 105 6:00 PM Altar Choir
HennepinChurch.org/advent.
9:00 - 10:00 Sacred Journey Worship Art Gallery 6:00 PM Dignity Center Steering
you’re interested in how science
9:30 - 10:30 Festival Worship Sanctuary
and religion can be partners in the Knotty Quilter Teddy Bear and Quilt 9:45 - 10:45 Seasons of the Spirit Sunday School Ed. Wing
6:30 PM National/International Outreach
Sale will be held in Carlson Hall Nov. 8:00 PM Faith and Life Discussion
quest for truth, this group may be Preschool Age 3 Room 101
29 and Dec. 6. at 9:00 AM. Proceeds WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
for you! 7:00 PM, Thursday, Dec 3: Preschool Age 4 Room 103
buy quilting supplies and the extra Kindergarten Room 1/3 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
Take a break from the books for the
goes to support missions of the Church. First Grade Room 5 9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
holidays and join us for a movie
Second Grade Room 7 1:00 PM Recyclers
night. Bring a snack or holiday treat 40 Below Christmas Party! Let's start Third Grade Room 4/6
7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
to share as we watch Contact star- the Christmas season early with a Fourth Grade Room 8
ring Jodie Foster & Matthew potluck on Dec.10! To be mindful of Fifth through Twelfth Grade Church of Youth
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
McConaughey; Robert Zemeckis, others during this Christmas season 10:00 - 11:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room Building Closed
please bring a toy or game for Toys 10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall
director. Beverages provided. Thanksgiving Holiday
For Tots. Don't worry about keeping 11:00 - 12:00 Many Voices Border Chapel
Donate! Volunteer! things warm as we have access to the 11:00 - 12:00 The Legend and Power of Elijah Sanctuary FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
11:00 - 12:00 Seasons of the Spirit Room 201
kitchen, just join us for an evening of Building Closed
11:00 - 12:00 Challenge of Change & Transition Harrison Room
11:00 - 12:00 Race, Racism and Religion Room 203 Thanksgiving Holiday
support the Groveland Foodshelf. Room at 6:30pm. 11:00 - 12:00 Hennepin Information Session Longfellow Room
This neighbor of Hennepin Church 11:00 - 12:00 Youth Council Meeting Parsonage SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Rebuilding: A Group for People who 11:00 - 12:00 UMW Annual Meeting Room 201 10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
plays a vital role in the lives of
have been Separated or Divorced. 11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room
many. At a time when donations Holiday Building Closings:
Starting January 14th, a rebuilding 11:00 - 1:00 Advent Wreath Making Room 202
have decreased, the need has been The building and offices will be closed Nov.
group for people who are separated 4:00 - 6:30 Dinner Theater Rehearsal Social Hall
increasing. Thank you for your help 5:00 - 6:00 Seasons of the Spirit Room 201 26 and 27 in observance of the holiday. The
or divorced is being led by Rev. Mary
and generous gifts. Keen (a United Methodist pastor and 5:00 - 7:00 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group Church of Youth building will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 28 at
5:00 - 7:00 Confirmation Parsonage
Volunteer with the Dignity Center! therapist at Westminster Presbyterian 9:00 AM. Also, through most winter months,
5:30 - 6:30 First Light Class Room 203 the church will close on Fridays at 5 PM and
The Dignity Center is looking for a Counseling Center). It will be held on
7:30 - 9:00 Music at Hennepin: Elijah Sanctuary on Saturdays at 3 PM. Thank you!
volunteer to help with Wednesday Thursday evenings from 6-8pm, start-
Reception. If you are interested in ing with a potluck meal. Cost is $40
volunteering with the Center please and includes a book with registration.
contact Kristyn Ebert, Volunteer Aid is available for those not able to
Coordinator, at (612) 435-1305 cover the $40. The group will run for
Include Steeple People
in your Christmas
Journey
Breakfast @ Hennepin
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
in the Social Hall
Only $4.00 per person, thanks to
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY
PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the
The elves, divas and staff have toiled church office if you, a family member
or outreach@haumc.org. Thank you seven weeks. Register by calling the grants from Hennepin Foundation
all weekend to make this Monday or an other church member are experi-
for your interest in the D.C. church (612-871-5303) or signing up and our generous members!
special for all our customers. The tree encing an illness, a hospitalization, or
at the reception desk. Questions?
will be lit and the door will be open Sunday School another need for pastoral care.
Contact Pastor Leah leah@haumc.org.
at noon. You can be one of the first to CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS
Pledging and may also access it online. Just go to
choose among the ornaments and
décor and decorations. There will be
trees, garlands, wreaths, clothes and
some very special jewelry items. Be
Note:
Sunday School ends at 10:45 AM
Parents are encouraged to relax and
are posted each week in the Pastoral
Care section on the kiosk in Carlson
Hall. Greeting cards for members in
need of cheer are available to sign at
Giving Online HennepinChurch.org/give/pledge sure you stop by Steeple People enjoy coffee and adult fellowship the reception desk near the East Entry.
where you can print and fill out the Surplus Store for your early Christmas before 10:45 pick-up time. PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
form that way. While on the website, shopping. to Hennepin members and friends
Gratitude for your Giving bringing comfort of favorite hymns
check out all the great information Sunday Spire Deadline and Continued Support
and songs to your surroundings.
about what’s going on at Hennepin. Please email all information to At the end of October the Operating DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
You should have received a pledge Thank you for your support of the Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM Budget Income Received in each of Sept. through Dec. 26, this group meets
sheet in the mail recently, but you many ministries of Hennepin Church. the past three years has amounted to: Saturday mornings at the Basilica of
on Monday for the following
2009—74% of Budget Thank You St. Mary School, 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
Sunday Spire, or drop off at the
2008—73% of Budget For your Nov. 28: Our Thanksgiving weekend
church, Attn: Daniel Pederson. 2007—76% of Budget Support! time will be an open session.