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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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And a large crowd followed him and pressed in on him. Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years. She had endured much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had; and she was no better, but rather grew worse. She had heard about Jesus, and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, for she said, "If I but touch his clothes, I will be made well." Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.
Mark 5:24-29
Our gospel story this Sunday offers a power story of healing. A woman who had suffered in body, mind, and spirit for 12 years is healed by merely touching Jesus. This story shows the power of Jesus to make us whole, but also the power of faith. Join us as we delve into this powerful and inspiring story!
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FEAST at ReFuel This Sunday
Come join us for this dynamic worship experience and lunch this Sunday, July 1, at 11 am upstairs in Parish Hall! FEAST is an innovative way to worship differently at House of Prayer that includes great music, lunch, family friendly activities, and opportunities to engage in thoughtful conversation. The topic this month is healing and trust.
Click HERE to check it out. Come and invite a friend!
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4th of July Celebration in Richfield
It's not too late to join House of Prayer 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. Talk to Pastor Ben if you're still interested. If you'd like to come watch the parade, it's on a new route this year along 70th St from Harriet Ave to 12th Ave. Make sure to wave when we go by! To see the entire schedule for Richfield Red White & Blue Days, visit the Facebook page
@richfield4thofjulymn.
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Houston, We Have a Gathering
Several youth & adults from House of Prayer are currently in Houston for 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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Summer Bible Study: Reclaiming Revelation
Join us for this Bible study video 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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New Church Pictorial Directory
We're excited for our new church photo directory! The directory will feature HOP families, ministries and activities, provide contact information, and be a useful resource to keep us connected. LifeTouch Photography will be at HOP from August 8-11 and September 19-22 for afternoon and evening appointments to take photos of all congregation members and their families. Portrait scheduling be available Sunday mornings beginning Sunday, July 15, and on-going 24/7 online at
www.hoplc.org. Contact Mary Settles-Kroeplin at
[email protected] or Cara Wright at
[email protected] with questions.
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VEAP School Supply Drive
We will be collecting school supplies for VEAP July 1st through August 12th. Most needed items are backpacks, ear buds, USB thumb drives and calculators. Further suggestions will be on the VEAP board. Thank you!
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Blood Pressure Checks
As a part of our ongoing commitment to work together as collaborative churches in Richfield, Oak Grove is offering free blood pressure checks by their Parish Nurse, Lisa Martin. The blood pressure checks will take place between 9:30 and 9:55 in the basement Choir Room on July 8th and 22nd. You are also invited to visit for worship at 8:30am and 10am.
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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. HOP will bring salads and sides.
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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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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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