House of Prayer 
is a gathering of God's people who value:
Welcoming,
Openness, 
Compassionate Community, 
and Relationships

Here is an update of what is happening at
House of Prayer this week!
Worship This Sunday!
For six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work-you, or your son or your daughter, or your male or female slave, or your ox or your donkey, or any of your livestock, or the resident alien in your towns, so that your male and female slave may rest as well as you. Deuteronomy 5:13-14 

As a part of the Ten Commandments, we are taught to "Observe the sabbath day and keep it holy." This Deuteronomy passage shares that all of God's creation is to rest on the Sabbath. It is God's mandate that no person or animal be excluded. Join us this Sunday to hear more about Sabbath rest and what it means for our lives and the lives of others.
FEAST at ReFuel This Sunday
Come join us on Sunday, June 3 at 11am in Parish Hall for this dynamic worship experience and lunch! The topic is "Sabbath Rest is for Restoration and Freedom." Don't miss it!
Annual Meeting-June 14
House of Prayer's Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Dinner will be served at 6:00pm. Please RSVP for dinner on the attendance card in the bulletin. 
The booklet of reports is available by CLICKING HERE and can be found on our church website ( News & Events/Annual Reports). A few copies are available to pick up at the Information Desk.
Unity in the Community
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at or attended this wonderful celebration of Richfield cultures! We had delicious food, fun crafts and games, talented performers, and great conversations with neighbors. Thanks especially to Paula for coordinating the crafts and all her craft helpers.
VBS-Register Now!
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 heidit1109@live.com with questions.
Helping Our Literal Neighbors
The housing nonprofit Aeon purchased the Season's Park Apartments just south of church this past year and are now working to address years of previously ignored maintenance needs. They'd like community help with some basic landscaping projects to clean up and beautify the complex so residents can be proud to call it home. Join us after church on Sunday, June 10th, from 12:30-3:00pm. No landscaping experience necessary and all ages can help out! Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, please sign up with Ben Whalen by June 3rd ( bwhalen@hoplc.org or 612-500-9523).
Outdoor Worship at HOP
On June 24th we will have our annual outdoor worship service on the Chicago lawn 10:00am, combining both services into one fabulous extravaganza! Join us for this festive service and for the indoor picnic afterward. If you would like to help Joe and Diane prepare and serve the lunch, sign up on the  attendance card.
Fourth of July Parade
Join the House of Prayer group and march in the Richfield 4th of July Parade! This is a great chance to celebrate with the community and spread the word about what we're doing together. Anyone who marches with us will get a free House of Prayer shirt (new design since last year's parade). You can sign up on the attendance card in worship or by contacting Ben Whalen ( bwhalen@hoplc.org or 612-500-9523).
The Veggie Table
This summer we continue our partnership with Second Harvest to offer free produce to the community (previously called The Gardener's Market) but in a new form as "The Veggie Table." On July 10, August 4, September 11, and October 9, we'll be at the parking lot of Season's Park Apartments from 5-7pm to hand out free produce, have snacks, and socialize with our neighbors. Everyone is invited to participate! If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Karen Steenson d2ksteenson@gmail.com ) or sign up on the attendance card during worship.
Community Gardeners Wanted
As the warm spring sunshine encourages new growth, we too are encouraged to "get back out there" and turn some soil in God's Creation.  The HOP community garden is always welcoming new ideas and helpers.  After several years as dedicated VEAP gardeners, Sandy Jenson and Kim Houle would like to pass the pitchforks to someone new who may have a future vision for what this urban garden can be.  If you are interested in managing or helping please contact Kim Houle at 612-558-0634.
Mow Lawns: Earn Money
The Senior Community Services HOME Program is hiring! We are a nonprofit organization helping seniors. We have an immediate need for people 16 or older to mow lawns this summer! Pay is $16 an hour. Mow lawns for older adults. Commit to the entire season, until fall. Provide your own equipment & transportation. Work with multiple senior citizen clients. For details contact Bethany Sapp seasonalwork@seniorcommunity.org or call 952-767-7886. We are also always looking for volunteer groups to help older adults with weeding and yard cleanup throughout the summer and we have a huge need for volunteer rakers in the fall. It's a fun way to get outside to help older adults in your community! Contact scsvolunteer@seniorcommunity.org to find out more!
Women's Summer Bible Study at Oak Grove
All women are invited to attend our summer Bible Study sponsored by Lydia-Ruth Circle of Oak Grove Lutheran Church (7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield). The Bible Study will be on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the church. Light refreshments will be served. No preparation is required. The Bible Study is published in the Gather magazine, a publication of the ELCA for women. Copies of the study will be available at each session.  This summer's study is written by Anna Madsen who will present a three-part study on prayer.  Anna is a freelance theologian and proud mama to daughter Else and son Karl. She works with OMG: Center for Theological Conversation (omgcenter.com) and enjoys seeing the occasional moose and bear in their woods.

Session one: the paradoxes of prayer (1 Samuel 12:16-23) - (June 12)
Session two: the practices of prayer (Psalm 19:14) - (July 10)
Session three: the products of prayer (Romans 8:26-28) - (August 14)
VEAP News
In June, please bring beans, rice and pasta for our VEAP food pantry. Your donations are appreciated! 
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition
Thursdays,  4:30-6:00 p.m.
Atonement Lutheran Church
601 East Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN
952-881-9244

Summer session starts July 5.
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