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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
So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me." When he had said this, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go." John 11:41-44
This Sunday we celebrate All Saints. This powerful worship service provides us all the opportunity to remember our loved ones who have died and be reminded of the promise of eternal life made possible by Christ. The story of Lazarus perfectly captures both the sting and loss of death as well as the power of the resurrection. Join us Sunday as we trace this saintly journey.
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All Saint's Day
This Sunday, November 4, we celebrate "All Saints Day," a service where our Christian faith is as deeply and poignantly proclaimed as just about any other day of the year. Our theme this year is Poor Wayfaring Strangers - The Journey to Find Our Rest With God. Like most African-American Spirituals, many of which were created "in the fields" during the slavery period, Poor, Wayfaring Stranger has a mournful sound, yet speaks of the hope of "leaving earth and moving on to a better place". This tune is reprised in several forms throughout the All Saints service.
As always, we will commemorate each individual HOP saint who has "left earth and moved on to a better place" within the last year, as well as those young saints who have been baptized in that time. It will be a powerful and deeply spiritual worship experience, culminating in the triumph of the saints through faith in Christ with a exuberant chorus of "Alleluia!" on the sending hymn.
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Fall Back this Weekend
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 4, which means your clocks will turn back one hour at 2 a.m. Set them before you go to sleep on Saturday night.
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Fall Festival This Saturday
Saturday, November 3- 9:00am-3:00pm
Come enjoy the event and bring a friend!
Bake Sale Donations- Drop off any bake sale items at HOP tomorrow (Fri 11/2) from noon-7pm.
Raffle winners will start being called out at 2:15pm and every 15 minutes until 3pm.
Contact Paula Kiehl:
[email protected]
or 612-413-1214. With any questions.
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Children & Youth This Week
The Sunday School will continue learning about how the Israelites Wandered in the Wilderness and the 10 Commandments. Next week the youth will have a learning night with their peer groups: 5th & 6th graders will learn about Jesus' baptism, Confirmation will learn about Zacchaeus, and the high schoolers will ask and discuss why God lets bad things happen to good people.
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Trunk or Treat Thanks
Many thanks to everyone who helped make Trunk or Treat such a blast again this year! There was an abundance of great costumes, tasty candy, and friendly faces. Check out the HOP Facebook page for photos!
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Preschool Trick-or-Treat
Thanks to House of Prayer staff for passing out treats (and tricks!) to the preschool children.
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Children Sing in Worship
The Sunday School kids sang "Go Down, Moses" at ReFuel last week and it was quite powerful! Thank you to all the children who sang solos or duets for the verses and to Mindy for leading them in song each week. Their next day singing in worship will be November 18th at the 9:30am service.
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Simple Supper Menu
Menu for Wednesday, Nov 7: Tator Tot Hotdish, broccoli salad, sweet corn spoonbread, and cake. Come join us for dinner at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall!
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Thank You Painters!
Many thanks to everyone who helped paint at the Season's Park apartments last weekend as well as those who donated to Aeon (the nonprofit who owns the complex). It looked so much better with fresh paint and the residents who were home were very appreciative when they saw us working.
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Be Sure to Vote!
We've been working hard at House of Prayer to be active and involved in our community. One important role we all play in that community work is to vote for the future leaders of our city, county, state, and country on November 6th. So please take time to research who will be on your ballot (both sides!) and answer any questions you have about how to vote. Then go and vote for all the leaders you think will carry out the values and vision you have for the future of our community! Here are some links that may help you:
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How do I register to vote?
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Who will be on my ballot?
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When and where can I vote on election day?
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How can I vote early?
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Men's Fellowship Group
9:00 AM; Thursday 11-8-18; Fellowship Hall. Guest Speaker - Mr. Gil Fosig, Veteran World War II, House of Prayer Member
All Brothers & Sisters are invited for fellowship - devotion; speaker; meet; greet; chit-chat; including refreshments. And include a presentation on - "Honor Flight Twin Cities" with video. This
organization will honor American World War II and Korean War Veterans, and provide travel at no cost, to Washington DC & back; to visit the "World War II Memorial" and Veteran Monuments". Gil Frosig, attended this event, and will reflect on his experience.Join us for fellowship - For more information call Noel Sagness (612-866-0833).
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Book Discussion Group
We will meet on Thurs., Nov 1st to discuss "Eleanor Oliphant" by Gail Honeyman. All are welcome to join us at 7:00pm. And, on Thursday, Dec 6th we will talk about the book by Jonas Jonasson, " The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window and Disappeared."
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VEAP Donations for Nov & Dec
We will be collecting baking items for VEAP through November and December. Please put donations in the VEAP bin in the Narthex.
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Northern Winds Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 9th - 4:00pm
Woodlake Lutheran Church, 7525 Oliver Ave S., Richfield
Northern Winds Concert Band is celebrating our 40th Anniversary. We are made up of 50 musicians ranging in age from the 9th grade to 90 years of age. Our concert calendar consists of nearly 20 concerts throughout the Twin Cities area. Please join us for a Holiday Concert featuring Christmas songs as well as a sing along and the story of the "Nutcracker Suite." It'll be an afternoon of Christmas music that will truly enhance your overall holiday experience. Please visit our website at: www.northernwindsconcertband.org
For more information, please contact Joe Speakman - 612-414-4426 or [email protected].
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Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
Thursdays,
4:30-6:00 p.m.
St. Richard's Catholic Church
7540 Penn Ave. S
Richfield, MN
612-869-2426 / www.strichards.com
November 1 - The Courage to Ask: Embracing Help Rene Garpestad
on the Path to Healing
November 8 - Where is God in My Grief Stuart Walker
November 15 - A Time of Remembrance Joan Apt
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
2) 866-8471
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