Save These Dates

February 7-8
Wonderfully Made Human Sexuality Retreat for 5th & 6th Graders

February 8
Parent's Night Out
7-9pm
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits

February 29
Helping Christian Boys Thrive Summit
8:30am-3:30pm
Minnehaha Academy

March 6-7
Buck Hill All-nighter
Club 67 (6th-12th grade)
Ski, snowboard, and tube all night long.

April 4
10am-noon
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Sunday Snapshot

Last Week:
Whirl: Mary and Martha
Spark: Mary and Martha
Club 67: re:form - Mary and Martha

This Week:
Whirl: The Woman at the Well
Spark: The Woman at the Well
Club 67: re:form - Simon Peter

Next Week:
Whirl: Jesus meets Zacchaeus
Spark: Zacchaeus
Club 67: re:form - Syrophoenician Woman
It's been a while, so it's time for another Parent's Night Out! Get a babysitter and join other Hennepin parents and friends for drinks and lively conversation. February 8 from 7-9pm at Royal Foundry Craft Spirits, 241 Fremont Ave. N, Minneapolis. There are food trucks outside and food can also be delivered!

For more information, contact Muria Kruger at muriak@yahoo.com .
February 7-8
(5th & 6th grade)

The preteen years are tough. Let's navigate them together. At this retreat, we will give kids the opportunity to not only ask questions about growing up, but to get faith-based answers as well. We will cover physical development and spiritual connection while helping preteens establish a foundation for their life in Christ. The retreat begins with a parent introduction, followed by kids staying overnight for learning and games, and ends with parents returning in the morning for a fun and meaningful closing activity. To register, go to: haumc.org/register .
8:30am-3:30pm, Minnehaha Academy

The following statistics are eye popping!

  • 70%-90% of all boys will leave the Christian church and most won’t come back.
  • 70% of all D’s and F’s go to boys, but only 40 % of the A’s.
  • Boys are four times as likely to be suspended or expelled from early childhood and K-12 environments than girls.
  • In the U.S., 85% of stimulant medications (like Ritalin) are prescribed to boys.
  • Over the last 20+ years, the reading skills of the average 17-year-old boy have declined.
  • Boys are farther behind girls in reading than girls are behind boys in science and math.
  • Boys are twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed with a behavioral or learning disorder.

This event will give parents, congregations, church leaders, community leaders, and educators discipleship principles, combined with brain science research and best practices, that will empower us to help boys thrive. 

Let's come together and learn to be advocates for ALL of the children in our community!  To register, go to:
Parenting for LYFE 2020
We've been soliciting feedback for our 2020 planning and here is what we have heard...
  • There is a preference for guided discussions around how to address faith questions with our kids and within our families.
  • The wisdom gained from group dialogue is valued.
  • Topics that include group discussion and resources for addressing tough topics are appreciated.

So, let's collaborate! Please send us your ideas!
The following prompts might help you generate additional great ideas for monthly discussion themes:
  • What bible stories feel difficult to discuss with your child(ren)?
  • Could you use a "refresher" lesson on any of the stories that have been taught in Sunday School?
  • What questions have your kids asked you that were really tough to answer?
  • What questions do you hope your kids don't ask because they will be hard to answer?
  • For parents with older kids - what do you know now, that you wish you would have known 5, 7, or 10 years ago?
  • 
Please send your thoughts and questions to  lynne@haumc.org .
For any questions regarding Children & Family Ministries,
please contact Lynne Carroll at lynne@haumc.org