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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
Jesus taught in the temple to a large crowd and said, "Beware of the scribes...they devour widows' houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation" (Mark 12:38, 40).
We hear a lot about the scribes in our gospels. They were scholars that studied religious texts, particularly the first five books of the Old Testament called the Torah in the Hebrew Bible. Their role was to teach and interpret these texts. So while the scribes knew all about the law and taught it, some ignored it for their own gain. In this gospel reading, Jesus saw through their behavior and publicly called them out. Just imagine how uncomfortable it was in the temple on that day! To be continued on Sunday. Hope to see you there!
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Congratulations to Our Nonagenarians
This Sunday, November 11, we are honoring our members who have turned 90 years old this year. Congratulations to these ladies, and thank you for sharing your many years of service, wisdom and caring to House of Prayer! They are: Helen Anderson, Shirley Erickson, Elayne Gilhousen, Marge Hermstad, and Joyce Koch.
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Associate Pastor Forum Discussion, Sunday 11/18
Please come to the forum discussion between services on Sunday, November 18th, 2018 at 10:30am in the sanctuary to explore the possibility of calling an Associate Pastor to House of Prayer. Copies of the letter from the LMT that sent to the congregation are available at the Information Desk. Contact Scott Wright 612-386-6847 /
scott.wright@horacemann.com or Monica Dorow 612-387-5917 /
monicadorow@gmail.com with questions.
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Collaboration Thanksgiving Eve Service
On Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00pm, please come enjoy the opportunity to worship together with our friends from Woodlake Lutheran Church and Oak Grove Lutheran Church on Thanksgiving Eve. Music will be provided by a combined choir and tasty pie will follow the service. Woodlake is located at 7525 Oliver Ave S. in Richfield.
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Simple Supper Menu
Menu for Wednesday, Nov 14: General Tsao's chicken, cauliflower & bacon salad, steamed rice & cookies. Come join us at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall!
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Children & Youth This Week
The Sunday School children will finish their unit about Moses leading the Israelites through the wilderness. Next week the youth will travel to Mall of America for a fun night of laser tag!
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Cub Scout Wreaths or Swags
Help support the Richfield Cub Scout Pack 384's fundraiser by purchasing Christmas door wreaths or swags on Sunday, November 18th. 25" wreaths are $17, and swags are $16. Please drop by the stand to talk to Max Jurcich. Credit cards accepted.
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Deck the Halls!
On Wednesday, November 28th at 6:00pm we'll be putting up the Christmas trees and wreaths around church! If you'd like to come and help spread some festive spirit we would love to have more volunteers. All ages can help. Please sign up on the attendance card for more information.
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Advent Candle Lighting
At the start of both worship services in the Advent season (Dec. 2 - Dec. 23), we will be lighting a candles on the Advent wreath in the sanctuary and at the ReFuel service. We would like to have this done by a different family or group of people each week. There is also a speaking part that accompanies the candle-lighting. Each week's group can be as few or as many people as sign up for that week. Instruction will be provided during the week leading up to your Sunday. Sign up at the information desk or contact Phil Mennicke or Pastor Ben with questions.
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Intergenerational Advent
At the start of both worship services in the Advent season (Dec. 2 - Dec. 23), we will be lighting a candles on the Advent wreath in the sanctuary and at the ReFuel service. We would like to have this done by a different family or group of people each week. There is also a speaking part that accompanies the candle-lighting. Each week's group can be as few or as many people as sign up for that week. Instruction will be provided during the week leading up to your Sunday. Sign up at the information desk or contact Phil Mennicke or Pastor Ben with questions.
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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 musicmanjjs@aol.com.
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Christmas in Christ Chapel
Gustavus Adolphus College invites you to campus in St. Peter for this year's celebration. It combines vocal and instrumental music, spoken word, dance, and visual arts to tell a story of divine mystery.members and GAC students Julia Jacobs and Caity Wright will be singing and handbell ringing. Tickets are $30 each and available at gustavustickets.com. Afternoon and evening concerts are available as well as a delicious Scandinavian Smorgasbord ($25) before and after each concert. You can tune into thelive stream on Saturday evening, Dec 1, or check your local public television listings.
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Book Discussion Group
We will meet on Thursday, Dec 6th at 7:00pm, 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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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 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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