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NEW LIFE ADVENTURES,
Church Closed
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN, Memorial Day
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LEGACY GIVING health-care powers of attorney? Are A RISING HOPE
your heirs and charitable causes clearly CYNTHIA ASHLEY,
BY JACK FISTLER
listed? Are your gift intentions for PARISH NURSE
It’s spring cleaning again. Hennepin Trustees and/or Hennepin
With the full blossoming of Foundation clearly noted? Do your I awaken each
spring (soon, we hope), it’s time for our plans reflect the most tax-wise approach morning by saying
list of chores – gardens and flower pots, for you and your heirs in light of current “Gracious God, thank you
windows, cars, spring apparel, and so tax laws?
on. This time of brighter and warmer A periodic financial planning update
for the gift of today.”
days, and with tax time passed, also is important for all — from young I am able to see most all sunrises and
may be a good time to review and families to retirees. To discuss how sunsets which reminds me of the big
update your financial and estate plans. Legacy Gifts to Hennepin may be rising hope of God. The blooming of
You may re-affirm your plans after a advantageous, contact Jack Fistler, flowers and trees brings new Hope to
brief review, or determine that updates Director of Legacy Giving, (612) 435- my heart. The Lord’s rising from the
are warranted. Your legal and financial 1231 or Jack@haumc.org tomb brings hope to my soul. Hope is
advisors will help ensure that your P.S. — a reminder for those 70 ½ or one of the grieving stages that writer
plans match your intentions in a tax- older that a direct tax-free gift from your Elizabeth Kubler Ross explains in her
wise way. IRA may be done through the end of healing books. Hope is mentioned 130
A few questions to begin: Is your will 2011. times in the Bible. Hope is a natural
current? Do you have durable and healing practice that we all can behold.
My hope is that you may find and em-
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS brace hope today and every day.
Applications are now being accepted for the Hennepin Foundation’s 2011-12 As spring approaches, stay tuned
Scholarship Awards. The forms are available at the reception desk, on the website, and get ready to join in active summer
or by contacting Tara Emerson at Tara@haumc.org or 612-435-1331. The scholar- prayer walks and bike rides beginning in
ship awards are typically $500-$3000 for one year at a time. The highest priority is June. Also: please plan to participate in
given to Hennepin Church members attending seminary and those pursuing social our next THRIVE book study adventure
service careers, but others will be considered as funds allow. Deadline: May 6. offered Sundays June 5th and 12th. There
are THRIVE books available to purchase.
tion called VeTouch and in partnership Please contact me at 612-435-1310 or
VETOUCH PROGRAM Cynthia@haumc.org for more info.
with our Community Meals program
AT COMMUNITY MEALS provides free examinations, preventative
BY JEFF SMITH medications, and vaccinations for about STEEPLE PEOPLE SURPLUS STORE
You probably knew that every October 20 cats and dogs each month,” said
Spring is here; at least according to the
Hennepin designates a Sunday for the Carol Jackson, Hennepin’s co-lead of
calendar. Time to clean out your closets
Blessing of the Animals, filling our Community Meals and a co-founder of
and your cupboards. We LOVE your
sanctuary with barks, meows...and the program. “We even have a ferret
tax-deductible donations. Your stuff has
human smiles. But did you know that once in a while.”
helped us donate over $685,000 to char-
for the past two years we have also More recently, Hennepin and the
ity! We are low on jewelry these days —
opened our doors to care for animals University of Minnesota have provided
please consider sorting through your
each month, in connection with an the location and expertise to give
jewelry box and donating what you
innovative veterinary medicine program aspiring veterinary technicians at local
don’t use.
called VeTouch? community colleges hands-on practice
Check out our new furniture blog at
The new University of MN veterinary with pets. The students also get valuable
steeplepeoplethrift.blogspot.com.You
school program came to Hennepin’s experience in human communication and
can shop our entire furniture inventory,
Community Meals ministry, now in its training so important in caring for pets.
not just the pieces out on the floor!
25th year. It answers a need voiced by “This is particularly valuable for our
The van will return to the church
social services organizations such as Community Meals guests, to support
parking lot starting Sunday May 1. You
Catholic Charities and Simpson housing, them in being responsible pet owners,”
can drop off your donations before
advocating for their clients to keep their Jackson added.
or between services. If you have two
pets, provided there’s a source for With the attention on jobs, housing,
or more larger pieces of furniture to
vaccinations and other low-cost health and an increased reliance on social
donate, please call Steeple People (612
care to stretch thin budgets. services from the economic downturn
871-8305) to arrange for a free pickup.
The University of Minnesota Veterinary this Hennepin program provides a valu-
If you are thinking about volunteering,
Clinics recognized the need and able ministry to prevent low income
why not come and visit us? We offer
approached Hennepin because of its families from facing the choice of
scheduling flexibility, an entertaining
reputation for caring for all God’s abandoning their pets or giving them to
variety of fun projects, and fantastic
creatures, especially those less fortunate. animal shelters because they cannot
people!
“The U created a non-profit organiza- afford their pets’ basic needs.
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SELECTED EVENTS… Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
CONSIDER BEING AN ACOLTYE
SUNDAY, MAY 1 FRIDAY, MAY 13 We’ll provide training and answer your
All Church Worship at Alanon 10:00 AM questions. If interested or curious, call
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 14
God’s Children Sing 9:45 AM Becky Monson, 612-239-0551, or Linda
Spire Brunch 9:30 AM
Breakfast 10:30 AM Wilkins, 612-597-6200, co-Captains of
SUNDAY, MAY 15
SPSS Recognition Lunch 10:30 AM Regular Sunday worship at the Acolyte Team.
Library Board 10:45 AM 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Compass 180 Program 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM
A Hopeful Earth 11:00 AM Breakfast 10:30 AM
HELP NEEDED IN LEGAL CLINIC
God’s Children Sing 11:00 AM Youth Council Meeting 10:45 AM AT DIGNITY CENTER
4th & 5th Grade Parents Meeting 11:00 AM Sanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AM
Community Meals 4:45 PM A Hopeful Earth 11:00 AM The VLN Brief Legal Services Clinic at
Soul Café 7:00 PM Peace Through Justice Forum 11:00 AM the Dignity Center is in need of a Friday
MONDAY, MAY 2 UMW Leadership 11:00 AM morning legal clinic assistant, 9-noon.
UMCOR Refugee Info Session 12:00 PM Music at Hennepin: InVocation 4:00 PM For this non-lawyer position a legal back-
Shared Ministry Discussion 1:00 PM MONDAY, MAY 16 ground is helpful, but not necessary.
Luke Bible Study 6:00 PM Luke Bible Study 6:00 PM The clinic assistant orients the volunteer
TUESDAY, MAY 3 TUESDAY, MAY 17
India Partnership 11:00 AM lawyer of the day to the clinic, and
Foundation Board 6:00 PM
Communications Ministry Team 6:30 PM assists with file maintenance, client
Dignity Center Steering 6:30 PM
Reconciling Committee 6:30 PM Global Outreach 6:30 PM interviews and services requested by the
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Multi Generational Committee 6:30 PM attorney. Please contact Muria Kruger
Koinonia Partner Search 11:45 AM Finance Committee 7:00 PM at muriak@yahoo.com or 651-226-0471.
Kjerringsleppets 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 18
Shared Ministry 6:00 PM Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM
Susanna Wesley Circle 7:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 19 CALENDAR INFORMATION
Senior High Girls’ Book Club 7:00 PM June !nSpire Deadline 10:00 AM
THURSDAY, MAY 5 Please send all calendar corrections
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM and room requests to Jodi Gustafson at
Thursday Bible Study 11:00 AM Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Emma Norton Tea 1:00 PM Staff Parish Relations 6:00 PM
Jodi@haumc.org or 612-435-1325.
Prayer Shawl Ministry 1:30 PM Shared Ministries 6:00 PM
Labyrinth 3:00 PM
Administrative Council 6:00 PM
Peace Through Justice Forum 7:00 PM EMMA NORTON TEA
FRIDAY, MAY 20
Lydia Circle 7:00 PM Alanon 10:00 AM An English Tea to benefit Emma
Grief Coalition Meeting 7:30 PM SUNDAY, MAY 22 Norton Services will be held 1:00 PM,
FRIDAY, MAY 6 Regular Sunday worship at Thursday, May 5 at Hennepin. Reserve
Alanon 10:00 AM 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM a table with Vivian LaRock at 651-235-
SUNDAY, MAY 8 Sunday School 9:45 AM 2241 or vivtea@gmail.com.
Regular Sunday Worship at Breakfast 10:30 AM
8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM Sanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AM
Sunday School 9:45 AM Retreat Steering Committee 11:00 AM MUSIC AT HENNEPIN
Breakfast 10:30 AM Salon se Leve 2:30 PM
Blood Pressure Screening 10:30 AM HENNEPIN CHIME—MAY 8, 7:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 23
Reconciling Ministries Brunch 10:45 AM Luke Bible Study 6:00 PM Welcome spring with this annual
Sanctuary Task Force Presentation 11:00 AM Job Support Group 7:00 PM concert by one of the region’s best-
A Hopeful Earth 11:00 AM Fine Arts Committee 7:00 PM known handbell ensembles. Always a
Shared Ministry Discussion 11:00 AM TUESDAY, MAY 24 popular event for all ages.
Hennepin Chime Concert 7:00 PM Adult Nurture 6:00 PM
MONDAY, MAY 9 WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 INVOCATION—MAY 15, 4:00 PM
Luke Bible Study 6:00 PM Senior Members’ Council 10:00 AM Here is a Minneapolis a cappella
Faith In Action Team 6:30 PM Haiti Partnership 6:00 PM
Job Support Group 7:00 PM choral ensemble with a purpose: to
Trustees Meeting 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 10 offer the gift of song to raise funds for
THURSDAY, MAY 26
Children’s Council 6:30 PM Labyrinth 3:00 PM local charities. “Just as we feel called to
Russia Partnership 6:30 PM Science and Faith Roundtable 6:30 PM sing, we hope that our music will
Food Service Committee 6:45 PM FRIDAY, MAY 27 inspire each listener to contribute to the
Koinonia Board 7:00 PM Alanon 10:00 AM betterment of our communities, our
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 SUNDAY, MAY 29 nation, and our world.” Their music
Archives Committee 1:00 PM Regular Sunday worship at spans the globe and the centuries: you
Little Kids, Big Fun 5:30 PM 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Steeple People Board 5:30 PM just never know what you’ll hear —
Sunday School 9:45 AM but you’ll know that your free will
Shared Ministry Discussion 6:00 PM Breakfast 10:30 AM
THURSDAY, MAY 12 Community Meals 4:45 PM
donation is helping to feed hungry
Joy Circle 9:00 AM MONDAY, MAY 30 people. This group features Hennepin
Peace Through Justice 9:30 AM ~ Holiday … Building Closed ~ staff Jodi Gustafson and Daniel Pederson.
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