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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve (Mark 11:11).
This Sunday marks the beginning of our long-awaited Holy Week. We start it by joyously waving our palms in celebration of the King who saved us, but also temper that joy as we follow Jesus to the cross in the days to come. Hope you join us on Palm Sunday to begin Jesus' journey from the Mount of Olives to the temple, where he takes a moment to look around and see.
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Palm Sunday-March 25, 9:30 am & 11 am worship
Maundy Thursday-March 29, 7:00 pm worship
Good Friday-March 30, 7:00 pm worship
Easter Sunday-April 1, 9:30 am & 11:00 am worship
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This Sunday we wave palms and deliver hope for the hands that harvested them by purchasing our palms from Eco-Palms. Lutheran World Relief partners with the University of Minnesota Center for Integrated Natural Resources & Agricultural Management to gather and sell palms from Mexico and Guatemala in a socially and environmentally just way. The farmers who harvest, sort, and package Eco-Palms are paid fairly for their work and use harvesting methods that protect the environment -- and their future livelihoods -- so they can escape the cycle of poverty.
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First Communion this Sunday
Congratulations to Amelia, Audrey, Ava, Brandon, Miley, & Molly as they celebrate communion for the first time this Sunday! We invite you to pray for them in their continued faith journey and celebrate this occasion with them with cake between services.
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Week 7 (Mar 25-Apr 1):
There will be not be a gathering on Wed, March 28 to discuss the daily devotionals for Holy Week, but we encourage you to read the scriptures daily as a spiritual practice for faith development.
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No Simple Supper - Wed 3/28
Simple Supper will be back Wednesday, April 4 at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall.
Contact DuAnn Thompson at [email protected] with questions.
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Children & Youth This Week
This week the Sunday School children continue learning about the story of Holy Week & Easter and how God leads us to joy. Next Wednesday there is no youth night - we encourage families to join us for worship at 7pm on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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Last week our youth group brought to VEAP roughly 1,200 rolls of toilet paper donated by the congregation. They worked hard to repack them into manageable sizes for VEAP to hand out to their clients. Big thanks to the youth group and everyone who made donations!
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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 5th Annual HOP packing event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th. You will have the opportunity to donate and sign up to volunteer beginning Sunday, March 18th. Don't miss this fun intergenerational event. We will start with dinner in the Parish Hall at 5:30 and then move to the Fellowship Hall to pack meals from 6:30 to 8:00. The over 30,000 meals we packed last year went to Sierra Leone, one of the poorest countries in the world where 75% of the people live in poverty. For more information on MH-MM visit their website www.mh-mm.org.
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The food shelf located at Richfield High School is hosting an "Empty Bowls" event April 5th from 5:00-6:30 pm at the High School. Come buy soup dinners and bid on pottery made by Richfield students & teachers as well as other local artists - all proceeds will ensure that the food shelf continues to thrive!
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Saturday, April 14 from 9am-noon is the annual Wellness Expo at Richfield High School! It's a great chance to meet neighbors and connect with lots of organizations promoting wellness in town. Activities include a one-mile fun run, "Kid Zone" games, obstacle course, local vendors, choir performances, cooking demonstrations and samples, door prizes, and more! We hope you can stop by to check it out. If you'd be interested in helping with a House of Prayer table focused on spiritual wellness please talk with Ben Whalen ([email protected] or 612-500-9523).
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Habitat for Humanity Outing
House of Prayer is participating in a service project with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, April 14th. Currently, we are assigned a project in Saint Paul; however, this could change, depending upon Habitat's needs and priorities. Further details will be available when we get closer to the event date; however, the work at the site goes from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and you should check in by 8:15 a.m. Registrants must be at least 16 years old to participate. Feel free to arrange to carpool from HOP, or meet at the site, as you choose. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as work can be outside.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Paul Danielson at 952-887-8896 or
[email protected]. Please provide an e-mail address, if available, and directions and details on the outing can be forwarded quickly to you, as they become available. You can pre-register via a web link that will be sent out later. This will speed up the check-in process. This makes for a rewarding experience that can make a huge difference in people's lives.
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Defensive Driving Refresher
Save the date -- Charlie Robbins will be teaching a 4-hour Defensive Driving class on Tuesday, April 10, from 8:30 am to 12:30. Cost will be $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-AARP. If you are 55+ and have taken the 8-hour course, this is a great opportunity to renew your car insurance discount. Class size will be limited to 15. Sign up now at the Info Desk or in the Church Office.
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Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 9:00 am
Guest Speaker - Jill Meclenberg, Crime Prevention Specialist, Richfield Police Department
All Sisters & Brothers are invited for fellowship - devotion; topic (Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention
), meet; greet; chit-chat; including refreshments. You will hear Jill's presentation reflecting on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention, activities and services that
are available for se
nior's welfare.
Sign up (before 4-10-18) at the information desk.
For more information call Noel Sagness (612-866-0833).
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We will meet Thursday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Conference Room to discuss One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. All are welcome!
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Richfield is considering changing some things about rental housing in town and would like some feedback from current tenants. Whether or not you are a tenant yourself, the Local Housing Team & Richfield Social Justice Community would love your help talking with people to get the word out about this chance to provide input. If you'd like to help or want to learn more about the work we're doing around housing, please reach out to Paula Kiehl (
[email protected]) or Ben Whalen (
[email protected]).
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Funeral Luncheon Coordinator Position Open
After 9 years of dedicated service as our Funeral Luncheon Coordinator, Shari Sjostrand will be stepping down April 1. HOP is looking to fill the position as soon as possible. The process is well organized and ready for someone to fill the roll. Come work with an awesome team of volunteers in this greatly appreciated ministry.
CLICK HERE or visit the
Announcements page of the House of Prayer website to view the full job description.
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Please join us on Sunday, April 15 - 4:30-8:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington. House of Prayer is hoping to organize 2-3 tables of our members for the NLC Gala. When you register online, in the box that says: I would like to be seated with, please enter House of Prayer and list any names with whom you would like to be seated. The cost is $55 per person before March 31; and $65 per person after April 1. To register: www.NLCA.com/gala2018, or call 612-722-2301, ext. 103 and mention House of Prayer.
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The National Lutheran Choir is seeking volunteers for its 2018 fundraising Gala, Hope Takes Flight. Volunteers will help in
a variety of tasks from decoration to scribing the live auction. All volunteers will need to be able to stand/walk for an
extended period of time, do some light lifting, and use our auction program via smart phone, IPad, or tablet (training will
be provided). In return for your time, all volunteers will receive a FREE dinner and a chance to hear the National Lutheran
Choir sing!
Sunday, April 15, 2018,
4pm,
DoubleTree by Hilton, 7
800 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN,
Interested or Have Questions? Contact Kris Rongstad at [email protected] or (612) 722-2301 ext. 102.
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Oak Grove Joy Bell Concert
The Joy Bells from Oak Grove will be giving a free bell concert on Sunday March 25th at 3:00 in the sanctuary at Oak Grove (71st and Lyndale) followed by light refreshments. Hope you can come!
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VEAP Food & Funds Month
The March VEAP Food and Funds Drive ends on April 8th. The goal is to collect 100,000 pounds of food and raise $100,000. Food items needed are
brown rice, beans, tuna, olive oil, whole grain pasta and reduced sodium fruits, vegetables and soup. Please donate if you can!
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Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
Thursdays,
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church
601 East Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN
952-881-9244
April 5: Understanding Grief - Mary Marcoux
April 12: Grief & Resiliency - Rev. Catherine Duncan
April 19: Is It Grief, Or Something More? - Mary Harlow
April 26: How To Go Back to Familiar Places - Rev. Ken DeFore
May 3: Uncommon Sense About
Change, Loss & Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 10: Myths of Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 17: Gender Differences On Grief - Brenda DeMotte
May 24: Service of Remembrance
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House of Prayer Lutheran Church of Richfield, MN
ELCA | (61
2) 866-8471
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