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God of Wisdom and Beauty, even the darkness is not dark to you: in these days of shortened light, help us to see beyond our own shadows to the radiant love you offer us (breath). Hold us in your close embrace and still all that is unresolved, bitter, restless, or unforgiving (breath). Give us the gentle grace to sit at peace inside our own lives (breath).Guide us on the path of knowledge as we learn to walk in the world in your love instead of our fear. Amen

The Scripture Luke 3:15-16; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Dec 9 Hear! Luke 3:1-6

Dec 16 Know! Luke 3:15-16 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Blue Christmas 5pm, Art Gallery Rev. Frenchye Magee

Dec 23 Pray! Luke 1:46b-55

Dec 24 Christmas Eve

Contemplative Christmas 2:00pm, Art Gallery Rev. Frenchye Magee

Christmas Pageant 4:00pm, Sanctuary Rev. Nate Melcher

Carols & Candlelight 7:30pm, Sanctuary (7:00pm Prelude Concert) Rev. Judy Zabel

Candlelight Communion 11:00pm, Sanctuary (10:30pm Prelude Concert) Rev. Judy Zabel

Dec 30 Superheroes of Faith Luke 5:1-11 Rev. Nate Melcher

Do You Hear What I Hear?A four-week Advent series

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Text: Oscar Hammerstein IITune: Richard Rodgers © 1951 by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Williamson Music Addn’t lyrices by Steve Blons, 2018Used with permission under OneLicense.net A-704046.

The Story Jan Bucher

In Our Prayers This Week

DeathsSue Crawford, former member

HospiceDoug JeransonJack Swedberg (Father of Angie

Manbeck)

Care CenterLaVonne Grover

Recovering at Home Kristin Koch-Wahl

Prayer RequestsE. Sharon HayengaKate LewisMichelle and Debbie MaloufBob BeachPaul and Elizabeth Steiner (death

of Paul’s mother, Linda)

Prayer of ThanksgivingKolbie and Hendrix & the Reider

Family on their baptismsNew Members

Prayers for Our WorldFirst responders and their familiesU.S. military active duty and

military familiesLocal, state and national leadersWorld leaders and the

international peace processA just and compassionate

response to asylum seekersAll who are homeless, especially

those in the Hiawatha encampment

The country and people of Yemen, especially the children

Prayers for Our ChurchYou are invited to pray from 2:23-

2:26 pm each day for the 864 delegates and 200 alternates who will attend the 2019 General Conference, and for the mission, ministry, and unity of the United Methodist Church as we discern the way forward.

ClergyFrenchye Magee, Associate Pastor of

Congregational Care & Invitational Discipleship

Nate Melcher, Associate Pastor of Faith Development

Judy Zabel, Senior PastorJim McChesney, Pastoral Care/Visitation

Twin Cities District Superintendent

Dan Johnson

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Celebration of Communion You Are Near

(As you come to receive communion, please place offerings for the ministries of this church in the world and community in the heart-shaped plate and

those to support outreach ministries in the bowl.)

Text: Psalm 139, Dan Schutte, b. 1947Tune: Dan Schutte, b. 1947; acc. by Sr. Theophane Hytrek, OSF, 1915-1992 © 1971, Daniel L. Schutte, administered by New Dawn Music.Used with permission under OneLicense.net A-704046.

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Prayers of the People

Holy One, thank you for receiving and answering the prayers we say and those we cannot speak. When life causes us to forget what we know, help us to remember that your love has no margins and your care has no boundaries. Give us strength, wisdom, and opportunity to share your gift of mercy with all creation. Amen.

Celebrations

Life and Work of the Community

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Ahhmen, Ahhwomen, Ahhchildren,Ahhanimals, Ahhcreation, Awe!!!

Worship Leaders today: Jan Bucher, Rev. Frenchye Magee,Kent Peterson, Steve Blons, Steven Hobert, Lorelei Larson, Betty Beach

34th Homeless Memorial March & ServiceDecember 20, 5pm Hennepin County Government Center3rd Avenue South & 5th Street South, MinneapolisEvery year, homeless people die while living on the streets of Minneapolis. Join us in honoring and remembering them at the Memorial March and Service of Remembrance hosted by Simpson UMC.

5:00 pm | March & Silent VigilHennepin County Government Center3rd Avenue South & 5th Street South, MinneapolisThe march will follow 5th Street South westward to Nicollet Avenue and proceed south to 28th Street.

6:30 pm | Service of RemembranceSimpson United Methodist Church2740 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis

7:30 pm | Community MealLower level of Simpson United Methodist Church

Superhero SundayDecember 30, 10am in the SanctuaryDecember 30 is Superhero Sunday—ONE WORSHIP SERVICE ONLY AT 10:00AM! Adults and children of all ages: come and worship in your favorite superhero t-shirt, costume, or pajamas! Bring a photo with you of your personal “Superheroes of Faith” and we’ll share about them and thank God for all they’ve done to bless your sacred journey of faith. There will be a special treat, too: hot cocoa and a double order of donuts on the house! There will be no Sunday Brunch this day.

The Salvation of Dr. Who: Small Group StudyMondays beginning January 7, 7pm in the Longfellow RoomBring your sonic screwdriver and explore the intersection of faith and science through the beloved TV series Doctor Who in video-based group discussion. Study books are $10—pick yours up at the first class. Register at haumc.org/register.

Race, Religion, & Response:An Evening with Jim WallisJanuary 12, 7pm in the SanctuaryJim Wallis, author of America’s Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America, will deliver a keynote address and join a panel of local anti-racism experts to respond to the devastating impact racism has on our nation. Tickets start at $25 per person and are available now at hennepinwallis.eventbrite.com. Scholarships available.

Progressive ChristianityToday, 11:15am in the Harrison RoomAll are welcome to this discussion group. Today we will discuss articles about death and transformation.

Christmas on Copper StreetToday, 3pm in the SanctuaryThere’s no better time for brass than the holidays! Copper Street Brass’s popular holiday concert celebrates the stories and sounds of the season. Ticktes can be purchased at the door. Cost: Adults $25, Students $10.

Blue Christmas ServiceToday, 5pm in the Art GalleryHoliday blues? We welcome you to Hennepin for our Blue Christmas service. We’ll gather to share words and music of comfort, consolation, and hope. This subdued service of soothing music and gentle prayer will restore a little peace to your soul. Always open to all.

Poinsettia DedicationsHonor or remember the special people in your life and make the sanctuary Christmas-card beautiful with a poinsettia dedication! Stop by the Reception Desk to complete your dedication form and make payment of $20 by check or cash. We are hoping to have at least 40 poinsettia gifts, which will ensure that all our homebound seniors have a touch of “Hennepin Christmas Happy” to share in the seasonal joy and beauty. Poinsettia gifts dedicated by December 17 will be recognized on a poster in the East Entry on Christmas Eve.

Serve on Christmas EveHelp provide radical hospitality!To acolyte or help with parking contact Cheryl Gibbons at cheryl@haumc.org.To greet, contact Steve Boyd at tandsboyd@gmail.com. To usher, contact Jon Nygren at jon.nygren@faegrebd.com.

Ring in the New Year at KoinoniaThis year’s “New Years at Koinonia Retreat” is the perfect way to wrap up the holidays. You’ll enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride, sledding, skating, ice fishing, and snowshoeing (weather permitting), time to read or relax by a crackling fire, movie night, pub theology, indoor and outdoor crafts, an enormous bonfire, and TURKEY BOWLING! Call Program Director Mark Peterson with your questions: 612-435-1305. Register at haumc.org/register.

Pub Theology December 19, 6pm Sisyphus Brewing712 Ontario Ave W #100, MinneapolisThis drop-in group of Hennepin members and friends age 21+ gathers monthly to discuss faith, life, stress, family, and so on with a tasty beverage. Invite a friend to join you, and learn more at haumc.org/pubtheology.

ANNOUNCEMENTSDecember 16, 2018h a u m c . o r g / e v e n t s

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Get full details of upcoming events:• subscribe to our weekly digital newsletter, at haumc.org/

email• visit the events page of our website, haumc.org/events, and

select Announcements Calendar• request a printed copy of the weekly newsletter from the

receptionist

We Welcome You!We’re glad you’re here, and we’d love to get to know you better. Please leave your contact information in the Friendship Pads found in each pew. If this is your first visit, welcome. If you are returning, welcome back!

Pick up your welcome bag as you leave.

Grab a cup of coffee in Carlson Hall. Our thanks to Jim Cone of Coffee and Tea, Ltd.—our coffee supplier.

Enjoy Sunday Brunch in the Social Hall. From 10am to 12noon, enjoy a delicious Sunday Bruch spread, prepared by Chef Warren Seta. The recommended cost is $7 per person, but don’t stay away if you cannot pay. Fellowship and food is available for everyone.

We love children. At Hennepin, there’s a place for every child on Sunday mornings! Our services are family-friendly, and Sunday school is just down the hall. Wee Ones (children ages newborn to 3) are welcome in Nursery Care, where loving volunteers will care for your child while you worship. The Nursery is located in room 101 of the Education Wing. Ask an usher or the receptionist if you would like help finding this room.

Sacred Journey welcomes people of all ages to worship with us. Sacred Journey is full of music and movement to keep you and your family engaged.

At Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary, our play-and-pray area provides a comfortable rug and baskets of quiet toys for kids to use. Following the opening prayers and blessings, children ages 3-13 are invited to participate in Time with Children at the front of the Sanctuary, and then follow their friends and teachers to join in our Hennepin Kids for LYFE Sunday School programming in the Education Wing. Your children are welcome to stay with you, too. You will find worship bags containing child-friendly activities, as well as baskets of children’s books, at all sanctuary entrances.

Tour our beautiful building. Meet at the front of the Sanctuary following 10:00am traditional worship service.

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About HAUMC

HAUMC is a Reconciling congregation and welcomes all persons without regard to age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, family configuration, religious background, economic status, or developmental and physical ability.

Our MissionTo make disciples of Jesus Christ for

the transformation of the world.

Our VisionWe will grow in our love of God and neighbor, welcome new people and

heal a broken world.

Our ValuesRadical HospitalityPassionate Worship

Intentional Faith DevelopmentRisk-Taking Mission & Service

Extravagant Generosity

Thank you for giving!You can give online at www.

haumc.org/give or fill out an envelope in your pew.

Hunger Offerings fund our Outreach ministries.

See www.haumc.org/outreach for more information.

Worship from wherever you are: Watch the Live Stream at www.haumc.org/live or

download the app: HAUMC Live Stream

Caring Community

Pastoral Care: Please notify the church office if you, a family member or any other loved one is experiencing illness, hospitalization, or is in need of pastoral care. Please call 612-871-5303 and ask for Pastoral Care, ext. 771 or email PastoralCare@haumc.org.

Communion Service8:00am in Border Chapel

Sacred Journey8:30am in Art Gallery

Traditional Worship10:00am in Sanctuary