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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. John 12:24-25
This Sunday our gospel text focuses on the power of Jesus' sacrificial death. By his death all people have access to eternal life. By giving himself away all people can be reconciled to God. The question for us is: how shall we respond? Jesus encourages us to follow him to the cross. To give ourselves away in a life of service to others. This is challenging and difficult but as we give ourselves away we find a life worth living. Join us Sunday as explore the power of loving others as we have been loved!
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Palm Sunday-March 25, 9:30 am & 11 am worship
Maundy Thursday-March 29, 7:00 pm worship
Good Friday-March 30, 7:00 pm worship
Easter Sunday-April 1, 9:30 am & 11:00 am worship
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Week 6 (Mar 18-24):
Join Pastor Ben and Minister Kelly on Wednesday nights during Lent at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall as we read and discuss the assigned scriptures of the week. We will focus on reading the Bible devotionally as a spiritual practice that encourages faith development.
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Wednesday Night Faith Talk
Join us for mid-week Lenten worship services on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm. This service will feature the ever-popular Holden Evening Prayer and Faith Talks by House of Prayer members. Join us on March 21st as
Amy Countryman shares the story of her faith!
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Simple Supper Menu
Come Wednesday, March 21, for our last
Crockpot Supper
during Lent. This week the Simple Supper team will add chicken gnocchi soup
, broccoli salad, scalloped corn casserole, rolls & butter, and vanilla cake
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Contact DuAnn Thompson at [email protected] with questions.
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Children & Youth This Week
This week the Sunday School children continue learning about the story of Holy Week & Easter and how God can make bad things good. Next Wednesday, the youth have a learning night in their age groups: 5th/6th - Israelites Return from Exile, 7th/8th - finishing up the Lord's Prayer, High school - Peer Ministry: Carrying others' "stuff."
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Come and join us as we plan and prepare for this summer's exciting VBS Shipwrecked, July 23-26. All are welcome to help with decorating, suppers, and more. We would love to have you be part of this fun event! Contact Heidi Thomas (
[email protected]) with questions.
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The 5th Annual HOP packing event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th. You will have the opportunity to donate and sign up to volunteer beginning Sunday, March 18th. Don't miss this fun intergenerational event. We will start with dinner in the Parish Hall at 5:30 and then move to the Fellowship Hall to pack meals from 6:30 to 8:00. The over 30,000 meals we packed last year went to Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world where 75% of the people live in poverty. For more information on MH-MM visit their website www.mh-mm.org.
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Please join us on Sunday, April 15 - 4:30-8:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington. House of Prayer is hoping to organize 2-3 tables of our members for the NLC Gala. When you register online, in the box that says: I would like to be seated with, please enter House of Prayer and list any names with whom you would like to be seated. The cost is $55 per person before March 31; and $65 per person after April 1. To register: www.NLCA.com/gala2018, or call 612-722-2301, ext. 103 and mention House of Prayer.
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Defensive Driving Refresher
Save the date -- Charlie Robbins will be teaching a 4-hour Defensive Driving class on Tuesday, April 10, from 8:30 am to 12:30. Cost will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP. If you are 55+ and have taken the 8-hour course, this is a great opportunity to renew your car insurance discount. Class size will be limited to 15. Sign up now at the Info Desk or in the Church Office.
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Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 9:00 am
Guest Speaker - Jill Meclenberg, Crime Prevention Specialist, Richfield Police Department
All Sisters & Brothers are invited for fellowship - devotion; topic (Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
), meet; greet; chit-chat; including refreshments. You will hear Jill's presentation reflecting on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, activities and services that
are available for se
nior's welfare.
Sign up (before 4-10-18) at the information desk.
For more information call Noel Sagness (612-866-0833).
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We will meet Thursday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Conference Room to discuss One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. All are welcome!
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Richfield is considering changing some things about rental housing in town and would like some feedback from current tenants. Whether or not you are a tenant yourself, the Local Housing Team & Richfield Social Justice Community would love your help talking with people to get the word out about this chance to provide input. If you'd like to help or want to learn more about the work we're doing around housing, please reach out to Paula Kiehl (
[email protected]) or Ben Whalen (
[email protected]).
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Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Position Open
After 9 years of dedicated service as our Funeral Luncheon Coordinator, Shari Sjostrand will be stepping down April 1. HOP is looking to fill the position as soon as possible. The process is well organized and ready for someone to fill the roll. Come work with an awesome team of volunteers in this greatly appreciated ministry.
CLICK HERE or visit the
Announcements page of the House of Prayer website to view the full job description.
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Oak Grove Joy Bell Concert
The Joy Bells from Oak Grove will be giving a free bell concert on Sunday March 25th at 3:00 in the sanctuary at Oak Grove (71st and Lyndale) followed by light refreshments. Hope you can come!
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SALT Event: Leaves & Fishes
Saturday, March 17, 7-7:30pm at Woodlake
Woodlake's Socializing Adult Lutherans Together (SALT) event for March is a service activity serving dinner and cleaning up for Loaves and Fishes on Sat, March 17th from 5- 7:30pm at Woodlake. You will be welcome to eat dinner as a part of volunteering and then we can go out for dessert afterwards (no dessert is served at Loaves and Fishes). Please RSVP to Cheryl at 612-270-0371 if you will be participating. A number of volunteer slots are reserved for the group.
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VEAP Food & Funds Month
March is also the VEAP Food and Funds Drive. Food items needed are
brown rice, beans, tuna, olive oil, whole grain pasta and reduced sodium fruits, vegetables and soup.
Monetary donations are also gladly accepted.
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Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
Thursdays,
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church
601 East Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN
952-881-9244
April 5: Understanding Grief - Mary Marcoux
April 12: Grief & Resiliency - Rev. Catherine Duncan
April 19: Is It Grief, Or Something More? - Mary Harlow
April 26: How To Go Back to Familiar Places - Rev. Ken DeFore
May 3: Uncommon Sense About
Change, Loss & Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 10: Myths of Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 17: Gender Differences On Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 24: Service of Remembrance
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
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