WORD for the Week for January 19, 2020
Fourth Sunday after Christmas
TENACIOUS SOLIDARITY

With whom do you have solidarity? How do we develop tenacious solidarity with others during this time of division, intolerance, and injustice?

In this series, we explore what it means to stand in solidarity with one another and with God. We'll be studying scriptures about religion, immigration, and race relations. Our LYFE Groups will be using a book by Walter Brueggermann called  Tenacious Solidarity: Biblical Provocations on Race, Religion, Climate, and the Economy.

Bring a friend with you to worship at Hennepin!

COME AND WORSHIP
Sabbath Beginnings – Sacred Journey – Traditional Worship
WORD for Sabbath Beginnings 8am
Scripture Text: Romans 8: 20-23 (NRSV)

Worship Leader: Rev. Jim McChesney

Holy Communion : This week’s theme: “Tenacious Solidarity.” Climate:
The lesson speaks of creation as 'groaning.' That 'groaning' seems related to a creation that embodies a myriad of concerns about a broken world. If we are all awake we can witness our created world just trying to survive. "The heavens are glad, the earth rejoices, the seas laugh, the fields exult, the trees of the forest sing for joy.” We are a part of God’s creation. All of creation are our brothers and sisters, to be treated with care and not to be ravaged for our personal gain. I would suggest that you get more familiar with these; your sisters and brothers. Talk to them. Listen to them.
WORD for Sacred Journey 8:30am
Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 (NRSV)

The Story: Cynthia Prosek

Reflection:   This week in Sacred Journey, Twin Cities activist Cynthia Prosek, Director of Restorative Justice Community Action helps us explore the power of reconciliation through conversation. Being people of faith doesn’t mean avoiding conflict, it means finding healthy, life-giving ways to heal and grow beyond the breaks in our life. When we learn to walk alongside another person in their pain and vulnerability, we discover the beauty of authentic community where growth and joy are found in solidarity of spirit. All are welcome to join the journey! Bring a friend or invite a neighbor to experience worship with you.
WORD for Traditional Worship 10am
World Communion Sunday

Preaching: Rev. Frenchye Magee

Reflection: The field of cosmology has opened our eyes to the beauty of a universe beyond our horizon. Photos from the Hubble telescope, the journeys of the Mars Expedition Rover, and the forays into the life of stars all remind us that we live in a complex community where all life is interconnected. Yet, we struggle to make progress and peace with our earth home. If the beloved community is only for humans, then does that limit our vision? Have we been myopic in focusing our attention only on human survival? As co-creators of justice and joy, how can we bring hope to life—all life, in all places? Can we come together to heal the earth’s pain and experience reconciliation with our planet? Pastor Frenchye shares the message as we explore two familiar texts that invite us to commitment and solidarity with all the whole cosmos as God’s beloved community. Invite your friends and neighbors to share worship. All are welcome!


WORSHIP BULLETIN ARCHIVE

The Bible In Your Hands

You're invited to "dig deeper." Here are a handful of resources:

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church resources:
Worship Bulletins  | online archive of HAUMC worship bulletins
Sermon Recordings  | HAUMC Sacred Journey and Traditional Worship sermon recordings
Devotional Ministry  | HAUMC seasonal daily devotional ministry

Scripture exegesis and commentary resources:
Bible Gateway  | the Bible in hundreds of translations (NRSV, CEB, The Message, etc.)
BibleHub  | parse out the original Hebrew (OT) and Greek (NT)
Enter the Bible  | historical/cultural context for each book of the Bible from Luther Seminary
Oxford Biblical Studies  | historical/cultural context for each book of the Bible from Oxford
Working Preacher  | read and listen to lectionary commentary from Luther Seminary faculty

Art and Music resources:
Art in the Christian Tradition  | The Jean and Alexander Heard Divinity Library at Vanderbilt
Hymnary  | a resource for both modern and traditional worship music and hymns
Sing for Joy  | a worship music and hymn resource from St. Olaf College
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