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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
Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased." Luke 3:21-22
Our focus on water continues this Sunday as we reflect on the gift of baptism. Through baptism we are named and claimed as children of God. In baptism, we receive the gift of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. We also receive the Holy Spirit which leads and guides us toward a holy life. Join us Sunday as we consider the gift of baptism and the invitation to walk in newness of life.
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Family Mission Trip This Weekend
Tomorrow, 13 families from House of Prayer, Oak Grove, and Wood Lake will head up to Superior, WI for a weekend of service together. This will include painting, picking up trash, helping food shelf clients, and more! Please pray that the trip goes smoothly, everyone stays safe, and that God would work in and through each family member throughout and beyond this experience.
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Water, Water Everywhere-Speaker Sunday
Pastor Ben and the Creation Care Team will be talking about Water: Rivers, Baptism, Living Water on Sundays during the month of July. This is the theme of the ELCA's year-long effort to encourage Prayer and Learning, Growing Green Hearts, and Connecting the Drops. Speaker and scientist Paul Nelson, Environmental Services Program Manager for Scott County and volunteer with the ELCA EcoFaith Network, will be here this Sunday, July 14. He will talk between services about Nurturing Life in the Waters of Creation.
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Fourth of July Parade
Many thanks to all who marched with House of Prayer in the parade last week and to all who cheered us on as we passed! We had a blast once again celebrating with the community and talked to lots of people about our worship, preschool, VBS, and community work.
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Incredible Race VBS
Register Now for Vacation Bible School! July 29 - Aug 1. Family Dinner: 5:15-5:50 pm & Program: 6:00-8:15pm. Our theme is "The Incredible Race" which will take us around the world to different continents each night to learn that people all around the world are all part of God's big human family. Activities include music, crafts, drama, and more! Register at www.hoplc.org or reach out to Heidi Thomas with questions (heidit1109@live.com).
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HoP Preschool Update
Olivia misses her friends! We still have space in the fall for more preschoolers - spread the word! Contact Nicole Olson, Preschool Director, for more information
nolson@hoplc.org.
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Amazon Prime Day Donates to HOP
Prime Day is a two-day parade of epic deals and it's coming soon! Prime members can shop deals starting Monday, July 15 at 12:01am PT through Tuesday, July 16 at 11:59pm PT. You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16. Simply shop at
smile.amazon.com/ch/41-0773751 and AmazonSmile donates to House of Prayer.
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Northern Winds Concert Band / Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 27th, 7:15 pm in the House of Prayer back yard.
Please join us for great summer music and ice cream. In case of rain, the concert will move inside to the Fellowship Hall. Contact Joe Speakman at musicmanjjs@aol.com.
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HOP Foundation Minutes
The House of Prayer Foundation met on Monday, July 8.
Click Here to read the minutes from the meeting. Contact Ernie Lindstrom at 612-866-4895 with questions.
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Lutheran Night at the Twins
6:50 pm; Monday, August 5, Target Field, Minneapolis
Lutherans will gather on the evening of August 5 for the 13th annual Lutheran Night at the Twins event to watch the division-leading Minnesota Twins take on the Atlanta Braves! A variety of options are available for lower level, terrace level, and upper level seating. The prices range from $15 to $36 for individual tickets. For tickets, visit
https://www.mlb.com/twins/tickets/specials/lutheran. A group rate is available for 20 or more tickets purchased together. Contact Phil Mennicke at
pmennicke@hoplc.org if you are interested in possibly being part of a group.
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Summer Collaboration Project-VEAP Diapers
The VEAP Collaboration Team, with a VEAP representative from each church - Oak Grove, House of Prayer, and Woodlake - asks you to bring diapers from now until the end of September. The diapers can be any size and quantity. If you would prefer they be purchased by others, please contribute with a check made out to House of Prayer and designate "VEAP Donate & Do" in the memo line.
We will pick a Saturday in October for volunteers to meet at the VEAP warehouse to repackage the diapers for distribution. During this repackaging, VEAP gives the volunteers a tour of their facilities so we can see the whole operation and how they serve our neighbors in need. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, so plan to bring your whole family.
Thank you for your continued support of this awesome organization.
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Lutheran Social Services Group Homes
Several members from House of Prayer visited the Lutheran Social Services group homes My House and Mi Casa and brought lemonade and cookies. They were so welcoming and really enjoyed our visit. We are looking forward to more HOP involvement with events, projects, and visits on a regular basis. This spring we purchased a raised bed garden for My House and planted flowers and vegetables at Mi Casa. Mi Casa made cards thanking us for the flowers (see below). The youth will be going to My House in July and will be making s'mores with the residents. For more information about the LSS group homes supported by HOP, contact Jean Robbins at
jean7340@gmail.com.
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Outreach to Richfield Renters
The Richfield Community Housing Team is planning several opportunities this month and next to talk with renters in town about their experiences. The goal is to engage tenants in local efforts to address the affordable housing crisis. Roles involve door knocking, phone calls, or behind the scenes logistics. If you'd like to help out, please contact Paula Hall (paula@ecosmarte.com).
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Urban Wildland Race
Each summer, Richfield hosts the Urban Wildland half marathon and 5k race - this year on Saturday, July 27th starting at 7am. It's a fun event that funds the opportunity for students of Richfield schools to get hands-on education through the Wood Lake Nature Center. House of Prayer is helping sponsor the event and already have 7 folks committed to run! There are also many volunteer opportunities to hand out snacks/water, help runners check in, and more. If you'd like to run, volunteer, or just cheer folks on please reach out to Ben Whalen (
bwhalen@hoplc.org or 612-500-9523). More information is available at
www.urbanwildland.com.
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Sponsor Bulletin/Flowers
You can honor loved ones or celebrate special occasions by sponsoring the Sunday bulletin and/or sanctuary flowers. Visit the Information Desk to fill out the donation envelope and leave it in Cara Wright's box in the church office or with an office volunteer. (Flowers-$40, Bulletin-$20).
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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 Pastor 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
bsandin@hoplc.org.
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Women's Summer Bible Study at Oak Grove
All women of Oak Grove, Woodlake and House of Prayer are invited to attend our summer Bible Study sponsored by Lydia Ruth Circle of Oak Grove. The study,
For such a time as this: Lessons from Esther, will be on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the lower lever 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.
August 13: Using our voices
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Libera Boy's Choir
The London-based boy's choir "Libera" will be performing at the Cathedral of St. Paul on July 26th at 7:30 PM. They last performed here in 2011. Their music encompasses a wide range of genres, from Classical and chant, to ambient and popular styles of music. You can listen to their albums on music streaming sites such as Spotify and Apple music, and you can see their music videos and live performances on Youtube. Go to
www.ticketsource.us/uslibera for ticketing information.
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
2) 866-8471
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