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Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
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Worship This Easter Sunday!
John 11:25-26 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
We celebrate the glory of Jesus' resurrection on this triumphant day. Jesus defeats death and the grave and opens for all the gift of eternal life. At both worship times we glorify God with powerful music and reminders that God continues to bring new life to our daily lives and our world.
Many thanks to all the musicians, worship volunteers, office volunteers, altar guild, ushers, greeters, information desk, flower delivery volunteers & HOP staff that make this day so special!
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Join us for worship during Holy Week. Each of the worship services listed below are deeply moving and powerful, telling the full story of Jesus. See you then!
Maundy Thursday
- March 29, 7:00 pm: This service focuses on the last evening of Jesus' life, starting with the command to love others as Jesus loved us through the practice of footwashing. We also remember the Last Supper by coming to the communion table to share this sacred meal. We conclude the service with the stripping of the altar, marking Jesus' journey to the cross.
Good Friday
- March 30, 7:00 pm: This powerful service focuses on the passion of Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark. The service followings the reading of scripture with reflections and music which captures the power of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice.
Easter Sunday -
April 1, 9:30 am & 11:00 am: We celebrate the glory of Jesus' resurrection on this triumphant day. Jesus defeats death and the grave and opens for all the gift of eternal life. At both worship times we glorify God with powerful music and reminders that God continues to bring new life to our daily lives and our world.
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Simple Supper Menu - Wed 4/4
Simple Supper is Back! Menu for Wednesday, April 4 is breakfast for dinner - sausage (and veggie) egg bake, French toast sticks, lemon & cherry cheesecake. Join us at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for "brinner."
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Children & Youth This Week
This week the Sunday School children will be singing in both services to share their Easter joy with us. Between services we'll have an Easter egg hunt! Next Wednesday the youth have their monthly fellowship night and will be watching a movie.
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Congratulations!
Lots of important faith milestones this past week. Congratulations to Amelia, Audrey, Ava, Brandon, Miley, & Molly for celebrating communion for the first time! Also congratulations to Aily Simonson and her parents Charley & Kielyn on her baptism.
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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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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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If you are new to House of Prayer and are ready to become a member or would like to learn more about who we are, the New Member Orientation is for you! Join us on April 29 at 12:15 p.m. We will be serving lunch so please RSVP on the attendance card (childcare provided). Feel free to contact Pastor Ben ( [email protected]) if you have any questions about the orientation or membership at House of Prayer.
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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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April brings us into our annual stewardship drive. In the first week you will receive the annual stewardship letter and House of Prayer will asks that pledges be returned by April 15. Please prayerfully consider giving to House of Prayer during this annual stewardship campaign so that we can continue to serve and grow. February was short of budgeted income and we have fallen a little short for the year. We'll continue to keep the lights on but we are beginning to lag a bit.
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February 2018
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YTD
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Actual
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Budget
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Actual
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Budget
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| Revenue |
$46,180 |
$43,140
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$396,392
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$403,020
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| Expenses |
$63,522 |
$54,944
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$403,156
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$399,440
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| Net Operating Income |
$-17,329
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$-11,804
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$-6,745
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$3,580
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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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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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