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Hennepin is a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming the full participation of all persons including the GLBT Community.

June 26, 2011 at Hennepin

RING THEM BELLS! RECONCILING MINISTRIES HAPPY PRIDE!
June is Reconciling Month at Hennepin and Twin Cities Pride is this weekend. Hennepin members will help staff the MN Reconciling and the Downtown Congregations booths in Loring Park.

Tending the Garden of Your Soul

JUNE 26, 11:00 AM LED BY BILL MATHIS Always wanted to find out what its like to play in the Hennepin Chime? Tried playing bells before and had fun (or didnt but would like to give it another go)? Join Bill for a hands-on experience with handbells. No experience necessary just show up!

~ Sunday, June 26 ~
9:00 AM Commissioning of group in Sacred Journey in Art Gallery. 9:30 AM Commissioning of group in Worship in Sanctuary. 9:45 AM Shuttle bus to the parade. 10:00 AM Informal worship with other MN Reconciling Congregations at our parade starting point. 11:00 AM Pride parade starts at 3rd & Hennepin and goes to Loring Park. It will take about an hour once we start. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. We hope to have at least 200 Minnesota United Methodists in the parade. Parking: The church parking lot is available from Noon until 10:00 PM today for Pride Festival parking. Dont get towed: remember there is no overnight parking.

I was curious why as Americans we say, You are welcome after someone says Thank you it just doesnt make sense if you think about what welcome means, to drink in, embrace, etc.
Maya Hirsoux

BIBLE STUDY 2011: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

SUNDAYS LED AUGUST 21 11:00 AM BY BRUCE ROBBINS
THROUGH

Do we welcome those who do favors for us? Jesus teaches something about welcoming: that embracing the other, we are embracing the Christ and the God. The United Methodist Church has a tag line: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. How well do we at Hennepin Church? Who can best answer that question? Where in your life did you experience welcome most profoundly? What made the difference?

For some, Johns gospel is a weighty theological tome; for others it is the essence of Christianity, full of signs and glories. Each weeks study will be independent of others. People are welcome to come and go as they please. Bring a Bible! Note: no class on June 26.

Earth Camp: July 25-28 Registration Deadline is Today!

For students whove completed 1st -5th grade (limited to 25 participants) Earth Camp is a four-day, three-night overnight. Campers will learn about our responsibility as Christians to care for creation, explore the great outdoors and connect with God in the natural world. Cost is $170 and includes transportation, lodging, meals, crafts. Scholarships available and confidential. Questions? Contact Dana Neuhauser 612-435-1306 or Dana@haumc.org.

HENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-871-5303 HENNEPINCHURCH.ORG

SANCTUARY

9:30 AM

Welcome to Hennepin Church! We are glad that you chose to worship here today. We hope your time here is meaningful and helps nurture you in the way of Christ. At each entrance there are purple Welcome bags for guests to receive if you want more information about the church. Blessings to you on your journey of faith! Nursery for infants age 3 is available today until 12:30 PM. An usher will be happy to help you find the nursery in Room 103 of the Education Wing. Coffee is available Sunday mornings in Carlson Hall. Our special thanks to Jim Cone of Coffee & Tea, Ltd. for supplying Sunday coffee!

Where + + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God. You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

9:30 AM WORSHIP

Season of Pentecost
- Pride Sunday PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION We come in the name of God, to create a community in which every person is welcome. Turn to your right and say to the person nearest you: I am glad you are here. Welcome! We come in the name of the Christ, the one who walked this earth and welcomed all kinds of people especially those that were left out everywhere else. Turn to your left and say to the person nearest you: I am glad you are here. Welcome! We come in the name of the Holy Spirit, the one who gives us courage to look each other in the eye and declare that every one is a child of God. Turn to the person in front of you and say: I am glad you are here. Welcome! We come as a community of faith, grateful for the people we see around us and praying for those we do not see. Turn to the person in back of you and say: I am glad you are here. Welcome! God welcomes us all! May we welcome Christ into our midst by welcoming one another. Sonata No. 1, mvt. III - Recitativo All Are Welcome Felix Mendelssohn Marty Haugen Jim Glass

+ HYMN

All Are Welcome by Marty Haugen

MORNING PRAYER God of us all, your love never ends. Remind us that we are to live within your abundance, practicing love and sharing your goodness with all people. Amen. WELCOME BLESSING OF GAY PRIDE PARADE PARTICIPANTS ANTHEM TIME WITH THE CHILDREN THE SHARING OF THE PEACE The peace of God be with you. And also with you. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Wade in the Water arr. Mark Hayes Paula Colton

Gwyneth Loehr is the daughter of Michael and Andrea Grage. Neale James is the son of Michael and Andrea Grage. Peyton Charlotte is the daughter of Jeffrey Donald and Janelle Allyson Percy. We are now in the Season after Pentecost, what we often refer to as Ordinary Time and so we enter into our theme: Tending the Garden of Your Soul, recognizing that most of our tending needs to be during those ordinary times. We live most of our lives in ordinary time, dont we? And yet the miracle of our lives is anything but ordinary. It is in our every day living that we practice loving our neighbors, our selves, and our God. How do you tend to your soul? How is your garden growing? For next week, read Romans 7:15-24

CONGREGATIONAL WELCOME With God's help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that Gwyneth Loehr, Neale James, and Peyton Charlotte may be surrounded by steadfast love, established in the faith; and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. SCRIPTURE READINGS PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Justice Alone Kathleen Humphrey, Lector

PSALM 15

Hymnal Page 747

the reward of the righteous; and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward. New Revised Standard Version

+ MATTHEW 10: 40-42

Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophets reward; and whoever welcomes a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive

A word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God! RESPONSE SERMON WITNESS INVITATION TO GIVE OUR OFFERINGS AND OURSELVES
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Such a Light, as shows a feast: Such a Feast, as mends in length: Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love

Justice Alone A Welcome Spirit Bruce Robbins Jolene Roehlkepartain

MUSICAL OFFERING

Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life

John Clement
LASST UNS ERFREUEN

+ PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts; Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

(Poem by George Herbert)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy One, it does not always come naturally to us to give what we have so that strangers we do not know can have enough, but we know that you call us to do just thatto recognize that we are all connected. Bless us in our giving, in our re-teaching ourselves how to be generous, so that this world will know of your love. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORDS PRAYER Our God, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kindom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kindom, the power, and the glory forever. Choral Amen CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY HYMN NO. 548 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Improvisation in Toccata Style Todays acolytes are Nancy and Jerry Gale Andrew Hackett In Christ There Is No East or West
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Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church

511 Groveland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 612.871.5303

Paula Colton

HENNEPIN CHURCH .ORG

Our Mission
To invite all peoples on a spiritual journey guided by scripture, tradition, experience and reason that leads to a Christian faith exemplified by loving relationships with God, all others, and ourselves.
Ministers Clergy
Every Member of Hennepin Church Bruce W. RobbinsPastor; Leah RossoYoung Adults & Hospitality; Sally JohnsonWorship & Spiritual Formation; Christopher Jackson Church Administration; Paula ColtonYouth Ministries; Bob BrinkleyPastoral Visitation; Wayne K. ClymerBishop in Residence; Richard D. Waggoner Music Emeritus

The Sanctuary flowers for this Sunday are given in memory of Marilyn Kittleson by Carl Kittleson and Linda Hansohn.

Program Staff

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT HENNEPIN CHURCH?

Following this worship service, at about 10:35 AM, meet at the communion rail in front of the Sanctuary for a Church Tour. We welcome you to Hennepin Church today! WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! Our hope is that you have a meaningful worship experience this morning that helps connect you to God and others and live in the way of Christ. In order to get to know you better, we invite you to sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of your pew and include any information that will help us respond to you. There are Welcome Bags at the main entrances with more information about Hennepin Church, but we'd always prefer to answer your questions face to face so feel free to ask anything. We welcome new insights, new questions, and new people!

Cynthia AshleyParish Nurse; Ann J. CarlsonDignity Center; Kevin DahlenKoinonia Manager; Andrew HackettOrganist; Kristyn Ebert Shared Ministry/Outreach; Jack FistlerLegacy Giving; William H. MathisMusic & Fine Arts; Mary MartinDignity Center Volunteers; Dana NeuhauserChildrens Ministries; Daniel Pederson Communications

Twin Cities Superintendent

Elizabeth Lopez

Minnesota Area Bishop

Sally Dyck

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Mens Bible Fellowship: At 7:00 on Friday mornings a group of men gather for Bible study, conversation and fellowship. All men are invited to attend this lively discussion. The Science & Faith Roundtable: If youre interested in how science and religion can be partners in the quest for truth, this group may be for you! July 28: Fingerprints of God: What Science Is Learning About the Brain and Spiritual Experience by Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Kjerringsleppets, a womens book group, meets the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Longfellow Room. The group is open to women of all ages and welcomes new people for one time or a long time. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Johnson at Sally@haumc.org July 6: Eve by Elissa Elliott. August 3: Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors. June Hunger Offering supports the Loring Nicollet Meals On Wheels. The cost of food is going up, state funding is going down. A number of our self-pay clients cannot afford the total cost of meals. Volunteer drivers are still the back bone of the program. Thank for what you can give, both in time and monetary support. Work with children: The Hennepin Russia Partnership is looking for a physical or occupational therapist to work with children in Russia who have cerebral palsy and severe learning disabilities. Travel required. See your June !nSpire for more information or contact Don Forster dforster@qbp.com or 952-920-5389. Dignity Center needs sandwiches: The freezer is nearly empty of sandwiches. Making sandwiches: a great activity for an individual, family, or group. Please put meat & cheese between two pieces of bread. Put sandwiches in individual baggies and all back into the bread wrapper. Label with date and type of sandwich then deliver to reception desk at Hennepin. Also needed: school supplies. Many D.C. clients are in school and need notebooks, pocket folders, post-it notes, and yellow tablets. Bring to reception desk, with label Dignity Center.

Sunday School Volunteers Needed

Summer Sunday school starts in a couple of weeks and we need your help! Were expanding to three age groups this summer and we need teachers. Each age group will require two volunteers per Sunday. The Preschool-Kindergarten and the 1st-3rd grade groups will focus on the Fruits of the Spirit. The 4th and 5th grade group will focus on making a difference in the world and will do monthly hands-on service projects. Volunteer for one or several dates. Summer is a great time to volunteer, especially if you have obligations throughout the program year that take a break during the summer. Make a difference in a childs life and have some fun while youre at it! Sign up at the Childrens Ministry Table in Carlson Hall or contact Dana Neuhauser at Dana@haumc.org.

Summer Food Fun

Dont miss the summer food hospitality events planned by your Food Service Committee! The first cookout of the year will be on Sunday, July 9. On Sunday, July 31, we will have an Ice Cream Social as a part of our coffee fellowship at 10:30 AM. The final cookout will be on Sunday, August 21. The Church Building will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

Community Meals
We need you on Sunday July 3rd! Although Community Meals falls on a holiday weekend, hunger knows no vacation. Were WAY short on our volunteers. Bring your family, friends, or neighbors! We need about 55 volunteers to serve our grateful neighbors a meal, provide giveaways, and run the kitchen. Email Nancy at nancybourland@edinarealty.com if youre able to help out.

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2011 School of Christian Mission
The annual United Methodist Womens School of Christian Mission is coming up in July. Join us at St. Johns University to learn about mission, be in sistership with other Minnesota UMW women, and grow in your own faith journey. Attend seminars entitled Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity; Haiti Mission Study: Challenges and Hope; and The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation. Registration forms and scholarship requests are available in Carlson Hall.

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TODAY, JUNE 26, 2011

Tending the Garden of Your Soul
8:30 - 9:00 8:30 - 12:30 8:45 - 12:30 9:00 - 10:00 9:30 - 10:30 9:45 - 10:45 9:45 - 10:45 9:45 - 10:45 10:30 - 11:30 10:30 - 12:00 10:30 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 5:00 - 6:00 HOLY COMMUNION BORDER CHAPEL Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103 SACRED JOURNEY ART GALLERY FESTIVAL WORSHIP SANCTUARY Sunday School Preschool/Kindergarten Room 1/3 Sunday School Grades 1-3 Room 5/7 Sunday School Grades 4-5 Room 8 Trustees Longfellow Room Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room Natural Healing Practices Art Gallery MANY VOICES BORDER CHAPEL Ring Them Bells! Room 4/6 SUNDAY AT FIVE BORDER CHAPEL

MONDAY, JUNE 27
9:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen 7:00 PM Hospitality Committee

TUESDAY, JUNE 28
6:00 PM UMW Leadership

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
9:00 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 6:00 PM Dignity CenterOpen Knotty Quilters Recyclers Health Ministry Team

THURSDAY, JUNE 30
3:00 PM Labyrinth

FRIDAY, JULY 1
7:00 AM Mens Bible Fellowship 9:00 AM Dignity CenterOpen 10:00 AM Alanon

TODAY, JUNE 26
(For those marching in the parade) 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 11:00AM Sending in Sacred Journey Sending in Sanctuary Shuttle to Pride Parade Informal Worship at Parade Parade Starts

Is your groups activity missing? Have YOU contacted Jodi with your schedule going forward? In summer, some groups may shift their meeting times. Please be sure to confirm with Jodi your intentions for summer room needs and meeting plans. You may send all calendar corrections and room requests to Jodi Gustafson: Jodi@haumc.org 612-435-1325

Steeple People In Search of: You?

Steeple People Surplus Store needs more people, specifically volunteers. We are looking for those who can help with furniture pick-up/delivery from 12:00 noon 5 PM, any day Tuesday to Friday. Strong muscles appreciated! We also need someone to dress our front window on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Choose items from our store, dress mannequins and make our window appealing to passersby. This can be done any time our store is open, Mon. Sat. (10:30 AM 5:30 PM) and Tuesday until 7:30 PM. Great opportunities for high school students looking for something to do this summer. Contact Anne Hepper 651224-1654 or hepperburgh@aol.com.

BREAKFAST AT HENNEPIN
Our normal Sunday morning brunch is on hiatus for the summer. We will hold some special food events periodically through the summer season. Next up is a church cook-out on Sunday, July 9th.

Gratitude for your Giving and Continued Support

At the end of May, the Operating Budget Income Received in each of the past three years has amounted to: 201141% of Budget Thank You 201043% of Budget For your 200940% of Budget Support!

Vacation Bible School

August 15-19

Egypt: Josephs Journey from Prison to Prince

For ages 3completed 5th Grade

PASTORAL CARE: Please notify the church office if you, a family member or any other church member are experiencing illness, hospitalization, or another need for pastoral care. CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS are posted each week in the Pastoral Care section on the kiosk in Carlson Hall. Greeting cards for members in need of cheer are available to sign at the reception desk near the East Entry. PACEM SINGERS are available to sing to Hennepin members and friends bringing comfort of favorite hymns and songs to your surroundings. DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: www.mplsgriefsupport.com. 9:30 AM Saturday mornings May 7Aug 27 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet. July 2: Barry Naugle shares a personal story about child loss.

HENNEPIN CHURCH

We are a Caring

Community

RELEVANT INCLUSIVE BEAUTIFUL

NATURAL HEALING PRACTICES YOUNG ADULTS:
10:30 AM, ART GALLERY Come journey through the Body, Mind, Spirit Health Fair occurring today, in the art Gallery at 10:30 AM. Move through the 5 different provider demonstrations: massage therapy; yoga/breath work; holistic physical therapy and a spiritual direction, at your leisure and with a healthy treat in hand. Bring your questions and receive guidance for enhancing your life naturally.

Open Eye Theater

July 17 at Hennepin

REACHING OUT TO OUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS

July 3rd: Make someones weekend by serving food at Community Meals. This is a weekend that is usually difficult to find volunteers. Please come and make a difference! Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:00 PM and are usually done by 7:00 PM. An RSVP to Leah (Leah@haumc.org) will be helpful for this event.

New Member Classes

July 10, 17 Interested in learning more about Hennepin Church and exploring what it means to become a member? Come to the 2-part New Member class on July 10th & 17th. On July 10th well discuss what the United Methodist Church is and believes, along with taking a tour of the church and learning more about Hennepin. On July 17th we'll explore the gifts each of us brings to the church and what the membership vow is all about. Both Sundays include lunch. Please RSVP to Leah (Leah@haumc.org) or call the front desk: 612-871-5303.

SACRED JOURNEY SONGFEST SUNDAY

July 10th at 9:00 AM, Sacred Journey will hold its annual summer songfest. Come join in the singing of old hymns, gospel tunes, show tunes, folk songs and any manner of song as we lift our voices in worship together. If you have a particular song youd like to sing, please email Sally@haumc.org.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

On July 25 from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, you are invited to participate in A Day in the Life. This day is a unique experience facilitated by St. Stephens Human Rights Department, whose mission is to end homelessness through programming and systems change. See the July !nSpire for more details and registration information.

August 14 & 21, 11:00 AM What opens your soul? How can you express your spiritual journey through writing?Answer these questions (and more) through the creative writing exercises of these classes. Led by Jolene Roehlkepartain, member of Hennepin and author of Doing Good Together and Nurturing Faith in Families. No experience necessary. Go even deeper...attend both classes. The Church Building will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.

Deepen Your Spiritual Journey through Writing

Join Hennepin friends and neighbors for a production by Open Eye Theater on Sunday, July 17th at 6:00 PM on the labyrinth outside the East Entry. The play is The Adventures of Juan Bobo and is suitable for all ages and will be told in English and Spanish. Join Juan Bobo, or Foolish John as his world is turned upside down by three devils who come to town. It is up to Juan to set things right again. Open Eye Theater sponsors driveway shows in summer to bring neighborhoods together around theater, art and fun. Free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be served!

NEW LIFE ADVENTURES

SUMMER OUTING, JULY 28 New Life Adventures is taking their summer outing to the Centennial Show Boat on Thursday, July 28 for a staging of The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Tickets are $20, payable upon registration, with a deadline of July 17. Be at the church parking lot by 1:15 for a van ride. (Note: lunch is not part of this outing.) Register at the reception desk, or call 612-871-5303.

Summer Choir
During the summer months our music leadership for the 9:30 service comes from an ad hoc group called Summer Choir. Everyone from 7th grade through adults is welcome. There isnt particularly an ongoing commitment; just come any Sunday mornings youd like to participate. We meet at 8:45 in the Choir Room and prepare music for that morning. For more information, call Bill Mathis at 612-435-1319.