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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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Worship This Sunday
Then he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, "Is not this Joseph's son?" He said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Doctor, cure yourself!' And you will say, 'Do here also in your hometown the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum.'" Luke 4:21-23
When Jesus completed his scripture reading and sermon at his hometown synagogue, the response escalated quickly. At first, the people were amazed at how well he spoke, but as they reflected on his words, they turned on him. Rather than receiving Jesus' words as good news (he let them know the Messiah had come) they disparaged him for being the son of a mere carpenter. The gospel text continues with Jesus reminding them of how God blessed outsiders when the people of Israel's hearts were cold and inward. Join us Sunday as we explore this theme of human rejection and God's acceptance.
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Call Committee Update
It is with great joy and excitement that the Call Committee announces that it has unanimously recommended Kelly Sandin for a ¾ time call to the Leadership Ministry Team (LMT); and that the LMT subsequently gave their unanimous approval to this candidate for call as the next Associate Pastor at House of Prayer.
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, February 17, 2019, and plan on attending a Congregational Meeting to be held in the sanctuary immediately after the 9:30 worship service that morning. At this meeting, the congregation will vote on extending a formal call. We look forward to the congregation sharing the enthusiasm of HOP's Leadership, Call Committee, and Human Resources Team as we move into our next chapter.
Please join us on February 17th with open hearts and minds! Direct any questions to Scott Wright, Brent King, Monica Dorow, Jon Lankey, Karen Amezcua, or Tom Haffely, the call committee members.
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From Intern Pastor Deanna
January was my month for consecutive weekends at House of Prayer. Thank you for your continued support and graciousness. I will rotate to another Collaboration church for weekends in February. Of special note was your help on January 20. Many thanks to those of you who were able to come to worship and provide sermon feedback for me. I preached on the 2nd Sunday of Epiphany. I intended to open your hearts, minds and ears to an imaginative reading of the wedding at Cana. I prayed that you would participate in my storytelling and have some sort of encounter with Jesus in the process. Well, the joke was on me! You overwhelmed me with over 50 written feedback forms and even more verbal thoughts. I learned a tremendous amount in the preaching preparation, delivery, and feedback process. It feels providential that this epiphany encounter moved me more than the people I planned to serve.
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Sunday School Children Sing This Sunday
The children from both Sunday School classes will sing as part of FEAST worship this Sunday (2/3) at 11am. We invite everyone to come join us to worship with them! Parents, please reach out to Mindy Mennicke with any questions ([email protected]).
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Attention Communion Servers (Current & Future)
Following the 9:30 service this Sunday (2/3) there will be a very brief training session in the sanctuary. This is for both prospective servers and those who are currently active in that role. We will just go over the basics for those who would like to join this team, and it will be a good refresher for all servers. Please plan to come this week if you didn't attend last week.
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Take the Discipleship Challenge
Pastor Ben wrote The Discipleship Challenge several years ago as a way to help people form spiritual habits. The Discipleship Challenge takes place during Lent (Ash Wednesday is March 6) and offers a daily schedule for spiritual discipline that will strengthen your prayer life, broaden your biblical literacy, help you be more generous with your time and money, and deepen your relationship with God and close friends. Sign up on the attendance card or email Pastor Ben at [email protected] if you would like to attend. Copies of the book are available for sale in the church office on Sundays and during the week. The cost of the book is $10 and all proceeds will fund our Lenten mission project through Lutheran World Hunger.
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Simple Supper Menu
The menu for Wednesday, February 6th is pasta with alfredo sauce, broccoli salad, garlic bread/rolls and pie! Join us at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall!
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Children & Youth This Week
The Sunday School children continue learning about Jesus Calming the Storm and how we can ask for God's help when we are afraid. Next week the Youth Group has a learning night with their age groups on the following topics: 5th/6th grade - Healings, Confirmation - Good Samaritan, High School - Faith and Sexual Orientation & Gender Expression.
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Last Chance for Family Mission Trip 2019
Everyone ages 0-100+ is invited to join us for a long weekend in Superior, WI on July 12-14. We'll serve several different organizations in town with a variety of projects and you'll also get a chance to relax on the shores of Lake Superior. The deadline to sign up just passed, please contact Ben Whalen ([email protected] or 612-500-9523) for more information.
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Youth Collecting TP for VEAP
The youth group has collected 278 rolls of TP toward a goal of 1200 rolls! Please bring your donations the VEAP bin outside the sanctuary by THIS WEDNESDAY, February 13.
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Women's Grief & Resiliency Dinner
An evening of learning, support, and fellowship has been planned for all the women of House of Prayer who have experienced the death of a partner. This evening will offer the opportunity to strengthen current relationships and provide space to create new ones, too. Please join your sisters in Christ on Monday, February 11th at 5:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. You will hear from guest speaker, Rev. Catherine Duncan, on the topic of Grief and Resiliency from 5-6 PM, followed by a catered dinner. Thanks to the support and contribution of the House of Prayer Foundation, there will be no cost for this event. To RSVP, please call the House of Prayer office at 612-866-8471 or email Minister Kelly Sandin at
[email protected] by February 4, 2019.
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Organic
Composting
Have you wanted to compost but don't quite know how to get started? On February 17 between services, the Creation Care Team will have an exhibit to help you get you started. Rachel Lindholm from the City of Richfield will be here to answer questions about composting. Materials and products will also be available to help build confidence in doing your part to care for the environment. There might even be an opportunity to win something. Please come and learn.
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Wednesday Night
Bible Study Continues
Universally recognized as a literary masterpiece, the Book of Job skillfully intermingles poetry and prose to deliver a delightful rendition of creation. The sovereign grace of God is revealed in its glory. Don't think this is only a sad account of life. Let's dive in together and discover what we can in what some say be the oldest book of the Bible.
Six Wednesdays through February 20, 2019, 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall - Led by Pastoral Intern, Deanna Bassett.
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HOP Fellowship
Thursday; February 14, 2019
9:00 AM; HOP Fellowship Hall
Guest Speaker - Mr. Louie Larson, HOP Member
All Brothers & Sisters are invited for fellowship - devotion; speaker; meet; greet; chit-chat; including refreshments.Speakers subject - "2009 Military Vehicle Transcontinental Convoy, from Washington D. C. to San Francisco". The convoy includes a variety of war-time motor vehicles - carrying war supplies and equip- ment, as well as men and officers. Other convoy procedures, details and conditions will be discussed and noted.
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Morning Coffee For Funeral Luncheon Volunteers
In recognition of the wonderful team of volunteers that provide meal ministry at HOP funerals, HOP staff will host a Morning Coffee Recognition on Wednesday, February 13 at 9:30am in Parish Hall. If you would like to join this awesome group of volunteers, please contact Cara Wright at
[email protected] or 612-866-8471.
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Book Discussion Group
We will meet on Thurs., February 7th at 7:00pm to discuss "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn. March 7th, we will discuss "What Alice Forgot" by Leann Moriarty. All are welcome!
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Worship & Music Director at Woodlake Lutheran Church
Position Overview: Woodlake Lutheran Church offers an opportunity to provide musical leadership and artistic talent to a congregation in Richfield, MN. The Worship and Music Director is responsible for directing musical groups, assisting in planning worship services, maintaining musical instruments, and managing the music budget. The position also includes the opportunity to engage with individuals from a variety of ages including children, youth and families.
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Socializing Adult Lutherans Together (SALT) at Woodlake
The February event will be a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing event followed by a potluck supper. Founded in 1987, FMSC is a Christian non-profit that provides nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for malnourished children. Meal ingredients are purchased with donations, volunteers' hand-pack the meals, meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed, and lives are saved. Further information can be found in their website:
www.fmsc.org. Children are welcome at this event, but must be at least five years old, and accompanied by an appropriate number of adults. The packing event is scheduled from 2-4 PM on Saturday, February 16th, at 990 Lone Oak Rd, Suite 136 in Eagan. The potluck supper will be at Woodlake afterwards from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Fireside Room. To sign up or get more information contact Scott Dahlquist at (612) 919-9232 or at
[email protected].
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NCL Winter Concert
NLC Winter Concert Recording: Carols We Love to Sing - Carry on the Christmastime cheer, and join the National Lutheran Choir's live concert recording of Carols We Love to Sing, third in the popular Hymns We Love to Sing CD series. Audience members will have the opportunity to both listen to National Lutheran Choir perform special arrangements of carols and participate in the recording session by singing along to popular congregational hymns. Join the NLC on Sunday, February 10, 4:00pm at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 9201 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington, MN Tickets: Adult $28 | Senior $26 | Students and Children FREE. For tickets and more information, please visit NLCA.com/18-19season or call (612) 722-2301.
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Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition
2019 WINTER SERIES
Thursday, January 3, 2019 - February 21, 2019
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 11000 France Ave. So. Bloomington MN
952-884-2364
January 31: Habits of Resilience for Grievers - Beryl Schewe
February 7: The Teeter Totter of Grief and Hope - Ted Bowman
February 14: Grief and Intimacy - Bob Bartlett
February 21: Strategies for Getting Unstuck - Beryl Schewe
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Let's Visit!
Would you like a visitor from one of our pastoral staff members? While we often hear of needs within the congregation, sometimes we are unaware of the needs within our family of faith. Pastor Ben or Minister Kelly would be happy to visit any of our members or friends who would like a pastoral visit. These visits could be health related but could be for any reason. Contact the church office via telephone 612-866-8471 or Pastor Ben via email
[email protected].
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
2) 866-8471
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