November 14, 2017
Dear Hennepin Community:
I received a letter today that began this way: "The Jewish people have a practice when someone asks them to pray. They place that person in their heart." This is a great inheritance from our Jewish ancestors. We place those for whom we pray not only in our words but in our heart. This we do when we pray for those who have died and for their loved ones who now travel the path of grief.
In this past week, Mary Beth Nelson, wife of Geoff Garwick and mother of Tachyon Garwick-Nelson, died. Her service was at Lakewood Chapel on Monday, November 13th with a reception in the Hennepin Art Gallery, a special place to Mary Beth and her family.
On Friday evening, November 10th, Jim Stegner passed away after a short time in hospice at his home. Jim was a longtime member at Hennepin serving in a variety of roles, including both the Finance Committee and Adult Education. He was a member of the Hamdon Club and was a part of many retreats at Koinonia Retreat Center. We will celebrate Jim's life at a service in February.
Monday, November 13th, Bernie Klask died at Little Hospice in Edina. Bernie was a long time member and was part of Cursillo and several on-going small groups including her LYFE group which began last year. A celebration of Bernie's long life of 96 years will be held in the sanctuary on Friday, November 17th at 3:00 p.m.
May we hold these beloved ones in our prayers and in our heart over the next days and weeks. Our lives are richer because we have traveled the path of faith with them. Thanks be to God.
In blessings and peace,
Sally Howell Johnson
