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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm.
Mark 4:37-39
The story of Jesus calming the storm underscores two fundamental truths: there storms in life and Jesus is present. No one is exempt from hardship or suffering. It may be mysterious about why things happen as they do and what God's role is, but storms happen. This may be personal health, finances or could mean human suffering and oppression. No one gets through life without experiencing storms. The good news is Jesus is with us and ultimately will deliver us from our suffering. In the midst of the storms of life we are given the opportunity to rely upon ourselves or seek God. As we learn to cry out to God in our distress, we learn to grow in faith and trust. This faith allows us to endure hardship and suffering in a way that conveys God's presence to the world. Join us Sunday as we learn to live in faith not fear!
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Outdoor Worship This Sunday
Don't miss it! On June 24th we will have our annual outdoor worship service on the Chicago Avenue lawn at 10:00am, combining both services into one fabulous extravaganza! Join us for this festive service and for the indoor picnic afterward.
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Blessings on Luther Park
This past Sunday we blessed Will & Haley as they left to go to Luther Park Bible Camp for the week. Please keep them, the camp staff, and all other campers in your prayers. May they have a fun and exciting time where they encounter God in powerful ways and come back renewed in their faith!
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Houston, We Have a Gathering
On June 26th, several high schoolers and their adult leaders will leave for Houston to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering with 30,000+ other high schoolers from around the country! Please pray for safe travels, open hearts, strengthened relationships, and faith breakthroughs as they explore how faith can truly change everything. Stories, insights, and more will be shared after they return on July 2nd!
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4th of July Parade
Join the House of Prayer group and march in the Richfield 4th of July Parade! This is a great chance to celebrate with the community and spread the word about what we're doing together. Anyone who marches with us will get a free House of Prayer shirt (new design since last year's parade). You can sign up on the attendance card in worship or by contacting Ben Whalen (
[email protected] or 612-500-9523).
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Summer Bible Study: Reclaiming Revelation
Join us for this video Bible study series on a book that many find confusing and is often misunderstood. Pastor Ben and Minister Kelly will lead this summer study as requested by our members. The study will be on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00pm in Parish Hall, for 6 weeks beginning July 11. Sign up on the attendance card to let us know you're interested and contact
Pastor Ben at
[email protected]
with any questions.
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Click HERE to register Now for HOP 2018 VBS - "Shipwrecked" and Discover How Jesus Rescues Us Through Life's Storms! Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences where kids see, hear, and touch! Through games, crafts, and Bible adventures, kids will embark on a journey to discover how we are rescued by Jesus.
When: 7/23/18 - 7/26/18
Family Dinner: 5:15-5:50pm & Program: 6:00-8:15pm
Contact: Heidi Thomas, VBS Director, 612-869-5023 or
[email protected] with questions.
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The Veggie Table
This summer we
continue our partnership with Second Harvest to offer free produce to the community (previously called The Gardener's Market) but in a new form as "The Veggie Table." On July 10, August 4, September 11, and October 9, we'll be at the parking lot of Season's Park Apartments from 5-7pm to hand out free produce, have snacks, and socialize with our neighbors. Everyone is invited to participate! If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Karen Steenson
[email protected]
) or sign up on the attendance card during worship.
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May Financials $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Our financial picture for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2018, has continued to improve. We are projected to end the year with a shortfall of less than $2,000. Thanks to all who contributed financially this year to keep HOP financially sound, and for the time, effort, and energy put in to make HOP a vibrant church community.
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May 2018
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ACTUAL
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BUDGET
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ACTUAL
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BUDGET
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Revenue
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$42,362
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$49,580
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$565,058
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$555,090
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Expenses
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$56,858
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$49,542
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$564,921
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$551,208
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Net Operating Revenue
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($14,496)
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$38
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$136
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$3,882
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New Church Pictorial Directory
Every 5 years we update the HOP pictorial directory. Photos for the new directory will be taken of all congregation members and their families August 8-11 and September 19-22. More information about sign ups will be coming soon. Contact Mary Settles-Kroeplin at
[email protected] or Cara Wright at
[email protected] with questions.
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Collaboration Outdoor Worship
Our next opportunity for outdoor worship will be
Sunday, August 26 at 10am
at Veteran's Park. Mark your calendar to come worship with our friends from Woodlake and Oak Grove. A picnic lunch will follow.
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Women's Summer Bible Study at Oak Grove
All women are invited to attend our summer Bible Study sponsored by Lydia-Ruth Circle of Oak Grove Lutheran Church (7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield). The Bible Study will be on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the church. Light refreshments will be served. No preparation is required. The Bible Study is published in the Gather magazine, a publication of the ELCA for women. Copies of the study will be available at each session.
This summer's study is written by Anna Madsen who will present a three-part study on prayer.
Anna is a freelance theologian and proud mama to daughter Else and son Karl. She works with OMG: Center for Theological Conversation (omgcenter.com) and enjoys seeing the occasional moose and bear in their woods.
Session one: the paradoxes of prayer (1 Samuel 12:16-23) - (June 12)
Session two: the practices of prayer (Psalm 19:14) - (July 10)
Session three: the products of prayer (Romans 8:26-28) - (August 14)
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VEAP News
In June, please bring beans, rice and pasta for our VEAP food pantry. Your donations are appreciated!
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Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
Thursdays,
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church
8600 E. Bush Lake Rd
Bloomington, MN
952-944-6510
July 5: An Overview of Grief - Steve Simms
July 12: Energy Healing for Grief - Karen Morey
July 19:
Grief and Shame
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Robert H. Albers Ph.D.
July 26: Family Matters: The Impact of Loss on Family - Ed Holland
Aug 2: Will I Always Feel This Way? - Nancy Jo Sullivan
Aug 9:
Wellness During Grief -
Phyllis Bruce
Aug 16:
The Greatest of These is Love: Cherishing What Remains -
Nancy
Jo Sullivan
Aug 23:
Multiple Loss - J
ulie Ditzler
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
2) 866-8471
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