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COMMUNITY NEWS

~ A Weekly Listing of Mission Opportunities ~

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May 11, 2008

TODAY AT HOUSE OF PRAYER

Bulletin donated by:

* Mike, Cindy and Rachel Kamer in memory of Kenneth Davis
* Fatu Masallie for all mothers and especially for the mothers who have touched my life since I came to the USA

Flowers given by:
* Family of Mary Roed in memory of her birthday and Mother's Day
* Heidi and Jim Thomas in honor of Scott's baptismal Day
* Fatu Masallie in memory of her mother and aunt

Sun-Current ad donated by:
* Roger and Cathy Shromoff

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Notes from Sunday, May 4 ~ 327 worshipped. giving offering (plate and Simply Giving) was $15,098. Thank you for your faithful stewardship of your financial resources.

Northern Winds Mother's Day Concert at 7 pm at Edinborough Indoor Park (7700 York Ave. S., Edina)

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THIS WEEK (May 12-18) AT HOUSE OF PRAYER

Happy Mother's Day ! to each woman who nurtures children with a spirit of compassion. Fatu Massalie has written a poem "Tribute to Mother". Copies are available at the information desk.

* Heritage Team meets Thurs., May 15, at 2 pm - Fireside Conference Room.
* Evangelism Ministry Team meets on Thurs., May 15, at 5:30 - Fireside Conf. Room.
* Garage Sale is on Saturday, May 17, from 8 am to 4 pm - Fellowship Hall.
* Violin Recital is Saturday, May 17, at 1 pm - Sanctuary.

See also the Weekly Calendar. for more events.

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NEXT WEEK (Starting May 19) AT HOUSE OF PRAYER

* Communications Team will meet on Tues., May 20, at 5:30 pm - Library.
* Human Resources Team will meet on Wed., May 21, at 6:30 pm - Library.
* Adult Education Team mees on Thurs., May 22, at 5:30 pm - SS Room 3/4.
* Small Group Ministry Team meets on Thurs., May 22, at 6 pm - NW Conference Room.
* Outreach Ministry Team meets on Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 pm - Library.

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MINISTRY TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS AT HOUSE OF PRAYER

Outreach Ministry Team

WIC is in need of diapers sizes 2,4 and 5. They are also short on crayons to give to the children along with coloring sheets. Please dropp off your donations in the office.

"Grandpa Sitter" needed - to be an occasional companion to a man who is legally blind. Please contact Pastor Chuck at the church office or Dorothy Cook at 952-835-2368 if you would be interested in this opportunity.

Loaves and Fishes

Last time to serve in 2008! Will you help?
House of Prayer will be preparing and seving the meal for L&F on Tuesday, June 3. We expect to feed around 120 hungry souls. Many hands make the job easier. Sign up at the Information Desk for a time slot that's most convenient for you.
Loaves and Fishes is at Hope Presbyterian Church (7132 Portland Ave. S.) Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening, volunteers serve a hot meal at 5:00 pm to anyone in need of that service. (No questions asked.) Please inform anyone who might be interested.
With careful planning, we keep the ingredient costs for our meal to under $2 per person. If you can't help that evening, you might consider contributing funds for meals. Make checks payable to HOPe Fund (Loaves and Fishes in the memo line.) If you have questions, ask Pastor Chuck, Steve Johnson or Mike Murphy. Thank you!

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Worship Ministry Team

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Evangelism Ministry Team

Guide Book and Directory Coming

Guide Book Publishing is going to publish a directory for our congregation that will be updated and delivered directly to your homes annually. This book will be the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of House of Prayer. The bok is being provided at no cost to our churchy. Local businesses are being solicited to advertise in the book. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please inquire at the information desk on Sunday morning or contact DeeDee Edlund at 612-730-5758 or email DeeDee.

Pictorial Directory

The House of Prayer bus is running on Sunday mornings! If you know someone who needs a ride to church please call Steve Pierson at 612-508-6085.

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Adult Education Ministry Team

Library

For those of us with aging eyes, the Library has several large-print books. Just look for the large blue dots on the spines. Thanks to the anonymous donor who has provided several Reader's Digest condensed books and magazines in large-print formrat. We also have the Bible available on cassette tape.

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Youth and Family Ministry Team

YFMT Recording Secretary:
Wanted, Needed, Desired and would be Loved! The Youth and Family Ministry Team wishes to thank Carol Haugen for her dedicated service as the team's recording secretary. We are now looking for another fun-loving wordsmith to participatte in the YFMT meetins once per month (usually a Thursday night) and create meeting minutes to document discussion. The YFMT monthly meeting minutes will be sent via email to all families with youth participating in our programs. The minutes are an important means by which we communicate to the HOP leadership and keep everyone informed about what's going on! Please consider this an opportunity to serve God and the youth and families of HOP! See Kristin Tranby or Cara Wright for more information or to volunteer. Thanks!!

Garage Sale Fundraiser for Youth Mission Trip will be on Saturday, May 17, from 9 am to 4 pm. If you have any items that you would like to donate for the sale, please bring them to the church office by Wednesday May 14.

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Life Together

Pastor Anne will be on vacation from May 12-18. During the week of May 19-23, she will be attending the Festival of Homiletics in downtown Minneapolis. There will be over 2000 preachers attending the annual festival dedicated to the craft of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ. She will return to the office on Tuesday, May 27.

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls, visits and the wonderful people who brought in meals and treats. It has been greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to Pastors Chuck and Anne for their visits. Mail time has been very special with all the cards I have received.---- Thank you, Vicky Ware.

Spring Cleaners: Openings Available!

We are inviting individuals willing to come to church one-half day (or full day) during the months of April and May to work on specical cleaning projects. Resumée and experience not necessary. Enthusiasm preferred. Interested individuals please contact Jon Oleson at church or Karen Steenson 612-866-1641. Monday afternoons or Friday mornings are the most likely times.

Men's softball season is back!!

Attention current players and maybe some new players looking to stretch out those arms and legs. The 2008 Richfield Church season begins May 5. Games are always on Monday evenings at Taft Park unless we have a rainout then a Sunday evening makeup. A sign-up sheet is at the info desk for current players and anyone else interested in playing full or parttime. Contact Jesse gardner for more info. 612-824-8135 or

Military Families - We would like to pray for anyone that has a family member in the military. Please submit your information to Debbie Wessman in her mailbox in the church office or call 952-432-2692. A picture (if available) and current informatiton will be posted on the military board near the church office. Thank you.

Memorial Day is May 26. the church office will be clccosed for this holiday.

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