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Ad-Council Message & Survey
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What a year it has been at Hennepin Church! We said good-bye to our interim pastor, Kent Millard, and welcomed our new Senior Pastor Judy Zabel. We have seen successful new events such as Art Reach, Trunk or Treat, and Great Weekend of Service. Perhaps our best news of all is Hennepin will end this year with net growth in membership for the first time in many years! Another change this year was the changed time of our worship services. When that change was announced, the Administrative Council made a commitment to the congregation that we would evaluate the impact of that change after one year. Now is the time for that evaluation. Please let us know how the change in worship times is affecting you and your family by following the link below or by completing a survey at the reception desk in Carlson Hall.
The Administrative Council is dedicated to listening to you and continually learning how we can grow together as a community of faith. All feedback will be shared at the Council's annual retreat on January 22 and 23rd.
-Lynne Carroll
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Thursday Bible Study
Beatitudes Series begins This Thursday: January 7
The Thursday Bible Study class meets weekly at 11:00 AM in the Longfellow Room. The current study is on the Beatitudes. The lessons examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore their contemporary implications. Mary Mensheha and Juanita Reed-Boniface lead the class. New participants are welcome.
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Healthy Mind, Body & Spirit
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This Sunday at 11:15 AM in Room 205
On the second Sunday of each month, the Adult Nurture ministry team will offer a forum on spirituality and health. On January 10th, Cynthia Ashley, Hennepin's former parish nurse, will introduce her Reiki master teacher, Leela Ugargol. Ms. Ugargol is a traditional Usui Reiki master teacher and has been teaching Reiki for 12 years. Reiki is a healing technique based on the principle of channeling energy by means of touch to activate the natural healing processes to restore physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
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 New Member Orientation
This Sunday, 11:30 until 1:00 PM, in the Ministry House
Rev. Judy Zabel will lead the next session on Jan. 10 (join Jan. 17) at 11:30 AM. Child care is available. RSVP by contacting Larry Duncan at 612-435-1309 or [email protected]
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The Faith of a Mockingbird:
A Small Group Study Connecting Faith and Culture
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This Sunday and January 17, 24, & 31 at 5:30 PM
led by Kathryn Johnson and Nancy Graves-Cronin
Pastor and author Matt Rawle is on a mission. He sees Christ all around him-in books, movies, TV shows, rock music-and he wants to share what he sees. As Matt says, "God offers the raw ingredients, and 'culture' is whatever we cook up."
In The Faith of a Mockingbird, based on Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, pastor and author Matt Rawle uses Lee's beloved characters to explore Christian faith, theology, and ethics.
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Reconciling Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 PM in the Ministry House
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please contact Lona Dallessandro at [email protected] with any questions about the committee.
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Grant Merritt: Environmental Challenges in Minnesota
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Life Adventures
Friday, January 15 at 12:00 Noon in the Social Hall
Hennepin member Grant Merritt, whose career focus is environmental law, led a 13-year effort to stop the dumping of taconite tailings from the Silver Bay plant of Reserve Mining Company into Lake Superior. He also served as Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Grant will share highlights of his life and work.
Prepaid reservations due January 13. Register at the reception desk. Cost is $12.
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What is Our Response to Climate Change?
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A report on the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris
Sunday, January 17 at 11:00 AM in the Art Gallery
Rev. Mullin, a United Methodist deacon from Minnesota, will share her experience in Paris during the climate negotiations and her work as a member of the United Methodist Global Creation Care Team. Come learn about ways the United Methodist Church is responding to climate change. Share your ideas and opinions about how we as the United Methodist Church could make a difference.
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Sunday, January 24 at Noon in the Art Gallery
District Superintendent Dan Johnson will officiate. The purpose of the conference is to elect leaders, receive a report from Ad-Council, and approve the 2016 budget.
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Fun February "Beat the Winter Doldrums" Project
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February 6-7 at the Emma Norton Residence in St. Paul
The United Methodist Women have a fun service project planned for the weekend of February 6-7 and we are counting on a few good women (or men) to help! A team of 4-5 people are going to renovate one of the rooms at the Emma Norton Residence in St. Paul: that is, clean, paint and redecorate the room. The first day would be cleaning and painting, the second day would be decorating, with some time thrown in for shopping for the room décor. The funding for this project will be provided by the United Methodist Women. Emma Norton Services has a residence for women who might otherwise be homeless and who struggle with issues of chemical dependency, mental health, and domestic violence. Call or email Nancy Gale if you are interested: (763) 509-0622 (h) or (763) 350-2354 (c) or [email protected].
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Holy Land Pilgrimage with Kent Millard
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September 19-28, 2016
Join Dr. Kent Millard for a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land scheduled for September of 2016. For those who have visited these sacred sites, it is often referred to as the most important trip of their lives. To make this pilgrimage even more special, Dr. Millard will be joined by Ken Knowles, one of the most loved musicians from the St. Luke's choir who will be providing special music throughout the trip.
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Last Sunday by the numbers: 241 total guests, 195 visitors to the Giveway Shelf (including 32 children!), 49 volunteers (11 first timers!), and 28 people's pets received free veterinary care. WHEW!
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News from Koinonia
Can you imagine the clear tone of a bell ringing through the winter woods, or the crunch of snow under your feet as you head for the sledding hill? Visit Koinonia this month for a personal or family retreat. Call 888-801-7746 to make your reservation.
Please pray for the University of MN Regents Leader's Orientation Retreat that will be at Koinonia this week.
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New Curch Directory - 2016
There will be a new picture directory next Fall. Directories help members and families connect to each other and to be informed of ministry programs.
Photos will be taken the summer of 2016. The directory will be timed to allow photos to be ordered for gifts for family and friends for next Christmas and to allow photos to be taken of students before returning to school.
There will be a need for volunteers this Spring and Summer for scheduling and record keeping. The lead committee is Bobbie Keller, John Roberts and Jerry Ballard. If you are interested in helping on this project, contact Marlys Grantwit, 952.831.0378 or [email protected].
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Thank you for all of your pledges! The initial counts have been encouraging! If you would still like to pledge for 2016, please pick up a card at the church or call 612-871-5303 to have one mailed.
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2016 Calendar Drive
Library
Until Mid-January
During this time of year, many of us receive calendars in the mail from charitable organizations. If you receive any that you don't want, our Community Meals guests would love to have them. From now until mid-January, there will be a collection box for your unwanted calendars in the library.
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Go to our event calendar at the HAUMC website to find out about upcoming events Hennepin Church.
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