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take home with you, and
You! May your gratitude guide your giving for 2010. On Dec. 6, there will be NO BREAKFAST. Instead, meets 1st and 3rd Mondays Jan. 6: Taming Storm Surges morning of the sale. Contact perhaps some leftovers too!)
our youth ministry will offer their dinner theatre from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Just by Bob Onan. Contact Sally Ellen if you want to help: Sunday, December 6th at
“In Bethlehem Inn” at 11:00 AM in the Social
Hall. Tickets are available from the youth. a contact Leah@haumc.org or
call 612-871-5303.
Johnson with any questions:
Sally@haumc.org.
Ellen-HotLava@comcast.net
or 952-261-7820.
4pm at the parsonage. Cost
is $5/person.
Weekly Classes/Activities
First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of
Thursday Bible Study: The First
Christmas, a fresh look at Nativity
Reception. If you are interested in
volunteering with the Center please
Calendar of Events MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
God 5:30 PM, Sunday Dec. 6, led stories, by Marcus Borg and John contact Kristyn Ebert, Volunteer
Sunday, November 29, 2009
8:30 - 9:00 Holy Communion Border Chapel
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
by Bill Mate and Eileen Marie. Dominic Crossan. Class meets Coordinator, at (612) 435-1305 8:30 AM Library Committee
Featuring Marcus Borg and John weekly, 11:00 AM w/Chris Jackson. or outreach@haumc.org. Thank you 8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall
6:00 PM Altar Choir
Dominic Crossan as they tour parts The Science & Faith Roundtable: If for your interest in the D.C. 8:30 - 12:30 Walker UMC Wreath Sale East Entry Lawn 6:00 PM Youth Council Meeting
of the Holy Land talking about Jesus you’re interested in how science 8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Room 105 6:30 PM India Partnership
and his mission in life and using and religion can be partners in the 9:00 - 12:00 Quilt Sale East Entry 6:30 PM Reconciling Committee
ancient and contemporary art, this Looking ahead
quest for truth, this group may be 9:00 - 10:00 Sacred Journey Worship Art Gallery 8:00 PM Faith and Life Discussion
video, shot on location makes a Knotty Quilter Teddy Bear and Quilt
wonderful visual experience. The
for you! 7:00 PM, Thursday, Dec 3: Sale will be held in Carlson Hall Nov. 9:30 - 10:30 Festival Worship Sanctuary WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
Take a break from the books for the 29 and Dec. 6. at 9:00 AM. Proceeds 9:45 - 10:45 Seasons of the Spirit Sunday School Ed. Wing 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
lectures are thoughtful and helpful
holidays and join us for a movie buy quilting supplies and the extra Preschool Age 3, 4 & Kindergarten Room 101 9:30 AM Knotty Quilters
40 Below: People in their 20’s and
night. Bring a snack or holiday treat goes to support missions of the Church. First — Fifth Grade Room 1/3 1:00 PM Recyclers
30’s gather weekly for fun and
to share as we watch Contact star- Sixth through Twelfth Grade Church of Youth 5:30 PM Kjerringsleppets
conversation. For info, contact Becca Hennepin Heartwarmers are back! As
ring Jodie Foster & Matthew 7:00 PM Sr. High Girls’ Book Club
Johnson: rjohnson729@gmail.com in previous years, Heartwarmers will 10:00 - 11:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room
McConaughey; Robert Zemeckis, 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir
Faith and Life Group: Tuesdays at be available Sundays in December (6, 10:30 - 12:30 Breakfast at Hennepin Social Hall
8:00 PM. Come gather with others
director. Beverages provided.
13 and 20) in the East Entrance.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
11:00 - 12:00 Many Voices Border Chapel
9:00 AM Bible Study
to discuss questions you have about Donate! Volunteer! 11:00 - 12:00 Seasons of the Spirit Room 201
40 Below Christmas Party! Let's start 1:30 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting
faith. We explore what it means to 11:00 - 12:30 Chamber Singers Choir Room
the Christmas season early with a 3:00 PM Labyrinth
be a “progressive” Christian, and The November Hunger Offering will potluck on Dec.10! To be mindful of 4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals 6:00 PM Administrative Council
how our lives are impacted by our support the Groveland Foodshelf. others during this Christmas season 5:00 - 6:00 Seasons of the Spirit Room 201 7:00 PM Science & Faith Roundtable
faith. Facilitated by Kate Kennedy. This neighbor of Hennepin Church please bring a toy or game for Toys 5:00 - 7:00 Jr./Sr. High Youth Group Church of Youth 7:00 PM Hennepin Chime
Job Transition Group: 7:00 PM 1st plays a vital role in the lives of For Tots. Don't worry about keeping
and 3rd Monday of the Month, many. At a time when donations
7:00 - 8:00 Journey Choir Rehearsal Choir Room FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
things warm as we have access to the 7:00 AM Men’s Fellowship
through December. If you are look- have decreased, the need has been kitchen, just join us for an evening of Did We Miss You? 9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open
ing for a job, worried about your increasing. Thank you for your help fun and friendship in the Longfellow
current job or transitioning to a new and generous gifts. Room at 6:30pm.
The Thankoffering is an important event for the United Methodist SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
career, join this gathering of folks to Women. If you did not receive a Thankoffering envelope, it is not 9:00 AM UMW Christmas Luncheon
Additional food service volunteers too late to give! Just indicate "Thankoffering" or "UMW" on your
discuss the world of job transition. Rebuilding: A Group for People who 6:00 PM Youth Dinner Theater
needed for Sunday morning break- have been Separated or Divorced. check or envelope. Thank you. “In Bethlehem Inn”
All welcome!
fast and other events, incl M-F. AllStarting January 14th, a rebuilding
Faith and Fiction Book Group: Come
be a part of a great conversation.
We gather on the third Tuesday of
the month at Dunn Bros on Loring
schedules are flexible and “on-call”
as needed, 5 to 25 hours/month.
Interested? Contact Chris Jackson,
Minister of Administration, 612-
group for people who are separated
or divorced. Cost is $40 and includes
a book with registration. The group
will run for seven weeks. Register by
Include Steeple People
in your Christmas
Journey
Breakfast @ Hennepin
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
in the Social Hall
Only $4.00 per person, thanks to
Hennepin…A CARING COMMUNITY
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choose among the ornaments and
décor and decorations. There will be
trees, garlands, wreaths, clothes and
some very special jewelry items. Be
10:45 AM; Pre3 – K Room 101; 1st –
5th Grade Room 1/3. Children will go
directly to the classroom following their
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
If you wish to make a gift or donation Church Website for classes, buy tickets for the Youth sure you stop by Steeple People dismissal from the Sanctuary. There will the reception desk near the East Entry.
to Hennepin Church, please note we HennepinChurch.org Dinner Theater or the New Year’s Surplus Store for your early Christmas NOT be gathering time in Carlson Hall. PACEM SINGERS are available to sing
have another way to facilitate that. Eve event at Koinonia right from the shopping. to Hennepin members and friends
You may make your gift online, safely When is the last time you’ve been to comfort of our church website. Gratitude for your Giving bringing comfort of favorite hymns
through PayPal. Just go to our new the church website? Did you know There is an online calendar, a staff Sunday Spire Deadline and Continued Support and songs to your surroundings.
church website: HennepinChurch.org that you can read about the many page with everyone’s picture, and a Please email all information to At the end of October the Operating DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
and then choose “Giving” upcoming events, ministry groups, place for you to donate to the Spire@haumc.org by 10:00 AM Budget Income Received in each of Sept. through Dec. 26, this group meets
from the top menu. concerts, bible studies and youth church or get yourself a pledge card. the past three years has amounted to: Saturday mornings at the Basilica of
on Monday for the following
2009—74% of Budget Thank You St. Mary School, 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church Sunday Spire, or drop off at the
2008—73% of Budget For your Dec. 5: Jean Evers shares a personal
511 Groveland Avenue | Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.871.5303 | HennepinChurch.org church, Attn: Daniel Pederson. 2007—76% of Budget Support! story about Spouse Loss.