August 7, 2011

Hennepin is a reconciling congregation, welcoming the full participation of all persons, including the GLBT Community.

Welcome to Hennepin Church Pentecost

BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
SUNDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 21 11:00 AM LED BY BRUCE ROBBINS

Young Adults 20s-30s

Play Outside with Art August 18: Come play in the outdoor Living Classroom at the Walker Art Museum. Gather at the church at 6:00 PM. Well walk over around 6:15 PM. Buy food at the DAmicos booth or bring your own dinner. Artist Marc Barmuthi Joseph will be sharing his work around exploring sustainability.

Tending the Garden of Your Soul

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.Bring a Bible!

Deepen Your Spiritual Journey: Writing

August 14 and 21, 11:00 AM Led by Jolene Roehlkepartain What opens your soul? How can you express your spiritual journey through writing? Answer these questions through creative writing in these classes led by Hennepin member and author of Doing Good Together and Nurturing Faith in Families. No experience is necessary.

Alleviating Hunger in Africa

We have upcoming adult forum events that highlight work in Africa. See below and your August !nSpire for more information:

Last week we talked about nding strength within our own souls during difcult situations. This week as we look to the story in our Scripture, we nd another resource: The disciples struggled in their boat on the Sea of Galilee during a storm one night. They were t e r r i e d wh e n wh a t seemed to be a ghost began walking toward them on the water. Then they heard, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. When have you found courage from a friend, a teacher, or the Holy Spirit? What do you do to nd courage? Whistle a happy tune? Hold someone's hand? Say to those around you, "It will all be well?" Look this week for opportunities to nd courage in the community around you and to be someone elses courage for awhile.

Mozart Adevu at Adult Forum

August 21 11:00 AM Hennepin is proud to support Mr. Mozart Adevu, missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the UMC. He is the Africa Regional Coordinator for Sustainable Agriculture and Development Program for UMCOR. His work was the recipient of our April Hunger Offering. Come see what is being done!

Vacation Bible School August 15-19

Its almost time for VBS! EGYPT -Josephs Journey from Prison to Pa l a c e , i s o u r Va c a t i o n B i b l e School theme for this summer. Join us August 15-19 as we learn about the culture of ancient Egypt, how God used unbelievable events in Josephs life to prosper him and to save his chosen people, and how God still promises the same for us. VBS Registration information is available at the reception desk or sign up online at HennepinChurch.org.

Adult Forum with Dr. Tsitsi Ndowora

August 28 11:00 AM Join AgGrad student Tsitsi Ndowora, PhD in Plant Pathology from the U of MN, as she speaks about neglected indigenous crops at the adult forum co-sponsored by United Methodist Women and Global Outreach. She is the Assistant Director of the Biotechnology Research Institute.

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 nd 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

PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT

Penteco!

Sonata No. 4 in B-at major atFelix Mendelssohn Op. 65, mvt ii

ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION

Keith Sjoquist

God is the God of mountain and sea; We shout praise to God! God is the God of weeds and roses; We shout praise to God! God is the God of wind and trees and the birds of the air; We shout praise to God! God is the God of the beauty around us and has given us the honor of caring for it. We shout praise to God!

+ HYMN NO. 139 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty + MORNING PRAYER

NLOBE DEN HERREN

God of this beautiful earth, There are times when we dont know how to trust you. When life is uncertain and the waves are crashing around us, it is easy to think you have deserted us. Nudge us to look harder, Holy One, for your presence in the midst of the chaos. Help us to see you are with us, leading us in the chaos rather than around it. Amen. WELCOME TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Leah Rosso

+ THE SHARING OF THE PEACE

The peace of God be with you. And also with you. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Christina Rosetti)
TAmanda

Erickson, lector

Open wide the window of our spirits, O Lord, and ll us full of light; open wide the door of our hearts, that we may receive and entertain thee with all our powers of adorations and love. Amen.

+ SCRIPTURE READING
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning Jesus came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terried, saying, It is a ghost! And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.

Matthew 14:22-33
Peter answered him, Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water. He said, Come. So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord, save me! Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt? When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, Truly you are the Son of God.

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 everyday living that we practice loving our neighbors, ourselves, and our God. How do you tend to your soul? How is your garden growing? For next week, read Psalm 133.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to us today. Thanks be to God!

+ HYMN NO. 129 Give to the Winds Thy Fears

SERMON

NFESTAL SONG

Finding Trust Through Family and Friends Bruce Robbins and Fearful Situations

INVITATION TO GIVE OUR OFFERINGS AND OUR PRAYERS Christopher Jackson Almighty God, in this time and place, take that which we have to offer and make of it something great. You have been so generous with us, we now take this time to be generous with you and your world. Amen. MUSICAL OFFERING Let Me Fly t African American Spiritual Michael Schmidt, soloist arr. Robert DeCormier

+ PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God from whom all blessings ow; 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! GREAT THANKSGIVING 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 SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP You are invited to come to the table when you are ready. Everyone is welcome. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
Come to the Table. This hymn was composed by Hennepin staff member, Daniel Pederson. Today when you come forward to receive communion, Cynthia Ashley, our Parish Nurse, will be offering prayers for wholeness and healing. If you would like to pray with her, please come to the prayer shawl on the communion railing.

Setting B

Hymnal Page 18

HYMN

Come to the Table

The offering received during the sacrament of communion is designated for Parish Aid, assisting members who have emergency needs.

ANTHEM HYMN NO. 614 CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY

Agnus Dei
from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.

Karl Jenkins
FOR THE BREAD

For the Bread

Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church

511 Groveland Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 612.871.5303 Hennepin Church .org

+ HYMN NO. 593 + BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Here I Am, Lord

NHEAR I AM

Wer nur den lieben Gott laesst walten

aJ. S. Bach

Todays acolytes are Becky Monson, Linda Wilkins

SANCTUARY FLOWERS: Todays owers are given by Kristin Zinsmaster, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Zinsmaster -- better known in their adopted community of Naples as Tom and Cork.

Our Mission
To invite all peoples on a spiritual journey guided by scripture, tradition, experience and reason that leads to a Christian faith exemplied by loving relationships with God, all others, and ourselves.

Tending the Garden of Your Soul

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!

Ministers Clergy

Every member of Hennepin Church Bruce Robbins - Pastor; Leah Rosso Young Adults & Hospitality; Sally Johnson - Worship & Spiritual Formation; Christopher Jackson - Church Administration; Paula Colton - Youth Ministries; Bob Brinkley - Pastoral Visitation; Wayne Clymer - Bishop in Residence; Richard Waggoner - Music Emeritus.

Are Y" Cu#"s Ab"t Hennepin Church?

Program Staff

WELCOME, GUESTS! We are glad you are here! Our hope is that you have a meaningful worship experience this morning that helps you to connect with God and others and to 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 wed 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 Ashley - Parish Nurse; Ann Carlson - Dignity Center; Kevin Dahlen Koinonia Manager; Andrew Hackett Organist; Kristyn Ebert - Shared Ministry/ Outreach; Jack Fistler - Legacy Giving; William Mathis - Music & Fine Arts; Mary Martin - Dignity Center Volunteers; Dana Neuhauser - Childrens Ministries; Daniel Pederson - Communications

Twin Cities Superintendant

Elizabeth Lopez Sally Dyck

Minnesota Area Bishop

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! Aug 25: The Beginning of All Things: Science and Religion by Hans Kng Kjerringsleppets, a womens book group, meets the rst 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 Sept. 7: One Amazing Thing by Chitra Banergee Divakaruni

Weekday Events Get Involved...Volunteer...Donate

August Hunger Offering: supports the Minnesota Annual Conference Project AgGrad that addresses causes of hunger in developing countries by providing trained leaders in agriculture. Project AgGrad students are supported for a n a dva n c e d d e g r e e a t t h e University of Minnesota and then return home to work on food production. Your generosity to this offering will transform many lives. Thank you. Dignity Center needs toiletries. If you are going on a trip, please save the hotel soap, shampoo and lotion and bring them to the Dignity Center. Well use them to make up toiletry kits...or you can assemble some yourself! (Soap, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, small shaving cream all put into a quart-sized baggie). Is your old laptop looking for a new home? Hennepin United Methodist Women are in need of a gentlyused laptop we can use for our treasurers and their accounting needs. If you have a laptop you are willing to part with, we would love to adopt it. Please contact Jennifer Hipple at 612-874-6952 or Tara Emerson at the church. Thanks! Garage sale enthusiasts: Do you like to go on a hunt for bargains? Think of the Dignity Center when youre hunting. We can use backpacks, office supplies, wallets, and hand towels.

Summer Food Fun

Dont miss the summer food hospitality events planned by your Food Service Committee! Join friends for our nal event, an all church cookout on Sunday, August 21.

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. This doesnt o b l i g e yo u t o a ny o n g o i n g 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-435-1319. Grief Support Group meets at Hennepin starting Sept. 3rd. It is our turn to host the meetings of the Downtown Coalition for Grief Support and we need volunteers to be greeters, set up refreshments and literature, etc. Please contact Hennepins coordinator, Kristine Burton at 651-659-0126. You can also learn more about the group on their website: mplsgriefsupport.org. Hennepin Bird Feeders: to purchase either a cedar or a redwood bird feeder please sign up at the receptionist desk using the reservation book. Made by our own Recyclers!

Free Parking
Remember that we have free parking available in the Walker ramp during the summer, too! Be sure to get your voucher from the reception desk. Think how much cooler your car will be after being in the shade!

Project AgGrad Silver Anniversary Celebration August 26, 6:00 PM McNamara Alumni Center U of MN, Mpls. Campus

Sunday Spire
Printed on 100% post-consumer waste (PCW) recycled ofce paper. Please recycle the bulletin! Please email all information to Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM on Monday for the coming Sunday Spire, or drop off at church, attn: Daniel. Keeping your note to 50 words helps out a lot! Thanks!

HENNEPINCHURCH.ORG
How long have you been a member of Hennepin? For 170 members, the answer to that question is 50 years or more! To honor this faithfulness and loyalty, the annual 50 Year Member Recognition Service and Dinner will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011. Please see the August !nSpire for more details and a list of pending honorees. If you think that you should be included as an honoree this year, please contact Tara Emerson in the church ofce by phone (612-435-1331) or by email Tara@haumc.org. She will work with you to verify the dates of your membership.

50-YEAR MEMBER HONOREES

Today, July 31, 2011

1st Sunday of the Month * All Church Worship *
(Children attend worship with their family)
8:30 - 9:00 8:30 - 12:30 8:45 - 12:30 9:00 - 10:00 9:30 - 10:30 10:30 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 11:00 - 12:00 4:45 - 6:30 5:00 - 6:00

Monday, August 1
9:00 AM Dignity Center 6:30 PM Faith in Action Team

Tuesday, August 2
6:30 PM Childrens Council 6:45 PM Food Service Committee 7:00 PM Koinonia Board

HOLY COMMUNION
Coffee Fellowship Nursery/Child Care

BORDER CHAPEL
Carlson Hall Rooms 101 & 103

Wednesday, August 3
9:00 AM 9:30 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Dignity Center Knotty Quilters Recyclers Archives Committee Abundant Life Group Steeple People Board

SACRED JOURNEY FESTIVAL WORSHIP

Seeds of Celebration

ART GALLERY SANCTUARY

Harrison Room

MANY VOICES
Bible Study: Gospel of John Community Meals

BORDER CHAPEL
Room 201 Social Hall

Thursday, August 4
3:00 PM Labyrinth 6:30 PM Reconciling Committee

SUNDAY AT FIVE

BORDER CHAPEL

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 conrm 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, or 612-435-1325.

Summer Calendar

Friday, August 5
7:00 AM Mens Bible Fellowship 9:00 AM Dignity Center 10:00 AM Alanon

Saturday, August 6
9:00 AM Compass 180 6:30 PM ISLA Concert

Hennepin Church
Hennepin Church
We are a Caring Community
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. D OWNTOWN G RIEF S UPORT G ROUP : www.mplsgriefsupport.com 9:30 AM Saturdays May 7 - Aug 27 at Plymouth Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave. August 13: Anne Renstrom Personal Story on Sibling Loss.

Steeple People Online!

Exciting news! Steeple People has started selling select items on Ebay and Craigs List. These venues help us to reach a broader audience for certain items, particularly collectibles and special furniture. We are also about to begin selling ne jewelry on Ebay. So if you have pieces of jewelry that you've been considering donating, delay no longer! Wed love to ll out a tax deduction slip for you TODAY! Sunday, August 21 Mark your calendars for our last fun food event of the summer! Our regular Breakfast at Hennepin resumes September 11.

Gratitude for your Giving and Continued Support

At the end of July, the Operating Budget Income Received in each of the past three years has amounted to:

2011 - 56% of Budget 2010 - 57% of Budget 2009 - 53% of Budget

Thank you for your support! NICARAGUAN CONCERT

Nicaraguan folk/rock musician Carlos Lumbi will be performing a house concert at the Hennepin parsonage on Aug. 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM as part of a fundraiser for Interfaith Service to Latin America (ISLA). Connect at Koinonia Event includes food, silent auction for Save the Date: September 25 Nicaraguan artwork and crafts. Suggested See the August !nSpire for more info on donation $20, $10 students. For info this exciting annual event! contact Jon: 612-819-8877 or www.isla.cc

All Church Cookout

Over 400 guests for dinner last week! Unfortunately, a bunch of volunteers cancelled at the last minute so it was craaaaaaaaazy. Blessings on all who worked to make the meal enjoyable. Tonight well do it all over again and we look forward to welcoming the dogs and cats who come to the free vet clinic.

Relevant

Community Meals

Youth on Mission Trip

On July 30th, thirteen senior high students and four adults left for a week of mission work near Hibbing, MN. They will be serving with Habitat for Humanity, the Minnesota Mining Museum and members of the local Hibbing United Methodist Church. Please keep this group and their mission work in your prayers throughout the coming week. They will return on August 7.

Inclusive

Beautiful
Club 56 Fall 2011 Update
Club 56, a program for youth in 5th and 6th grade, returns this fall. They will meet together as one class on Sunday mornings and have occasional opportunities throughout the year. This fall there will NOT be Conrmation classes for 6th graders; they will enjoy lessons and fellowship with Club 56 and enter the Conrmation program as 7th graders in the fall of 2012 to be conrmed as 8th graders in the fall of 2013. If you have questions about Club 56 or Conrmation please contact Paula@haumc.org.

Whats Cooking?
The Dignity Centers Abundant Living Group, a support/life skills group of ten men and women seeking more productive, self-sufcient lives, meets Wed. evenings for six months. Each meeting begins with a shared s i m p l e - t o-prepare, economical, nutritious meal (one that a participant couldduplicate)lovingly prepared by a volunteer cook. Sign-up for one of the remaining sessions, Aug. 3 - Nov. 9, and join the group for a meal or prepare it in advance for later reheating. Contact Janelle Vaubel at cjvaubel@juno.com or 952-922-3449 for more information or sign-up.

Community Meals Picnic

Save the Date! Join your friends on Sunday August 14th at 3:00 PM in Theodore Wirth Parkway for our annual Community Meals picnic to celebrate our ministry of hospitality, love, and community. Well provide the pizza and beverages.You provide salads, appetizers, desserts, etc. to share. To RSVP, please contact: Carol Jackson at 612-927-4234 or Carol.Jackson@genmills.com.

Hand-Crafted Bowls to help support Community Meals

Dignity Center Legal Clinic Attorneys: Dignity Center clients need you! The VLN Brief Legal Services Clinic (located within the Dignity Center) is looking for attorneys to staff one, three hour shift once a month. Shifts are available on Wednesdays or Fridays from 9-12. All training and resources provided, contact muriak@yahoo.com.

Needed: Attorneys

Be an Acolyte!
Well provide training and answer your questions. If interested or c u r i o u s , c a l l B e cky M o n s o n , 612-239-0551, or Linda Wilkins, 612-597-6200, Co-captains of the Acolyte Team.

Thanks to fallen cherry, maple and birch trees and Bruce Arones talents, Community Meals is selling handcrafted bowls. 100% of sales go right to this joyful ministrys piggybank. Shop now for Christmas or an upcoming birthday gift. Each is a one-of-a-kind beauty. Stop by our table in Carlson Hall today!

A Welcoming Way of Communion at 9:30 AM

We celebrate that the tradition of the church has deep roots in the life of the Festival (9:30 am) worship service when we celebrate Communion. In the past an usher has released the congregation to proceed to the table. Starting in August we will invite people to come to the table to receive communion whenever they are ready. There will be no usher to release or direct you. The main reason we are making this change is for the sake of being welcoming. While we, in the United Methodist Church, practice that all people are welcome to receive the sacrament if they wish to experience the grace of God, many other churches do not. By welcoming all people to come as they desire rather than being ofcially released, our practice of coming to the table will reect our theology of welcoming. It may take a few months for us to get used to this way of doing things, but we know that you will be hospitable to one another during this time of transition, helping one another out and carrying on the tradition of being a welcoming and gracious community of faith.