Film and Faith: AWAKE: A Dream for Standing Rock
TOMORROW: FRIDAY, MAY 19-  Come out to POH to view the fascinating documentary, "Awake: A Dream From Standing Rock," which follows footage taken from inside the camp throughout the nearly year long protest of the DALP. Rather than trying to discern who is "right" or "wrong," or to make any moral judgement statements, we will be using this film to discuss empathy for those on both sides of the protest, both the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their supporters, and the police/National Guard that were assigned to the area. Come for the caramel-cheese corn, stay for the scintillating discussion! Hope to see you there! Viewing begins at 6p. 

Adult Learning Time: Immigration
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 21- Immigration:   Led by Marina Berglund, the Adult Learning Time will take an in depth look on the challenges and perils of the immigration system, both legally and outside of the law. What challenges are faced by the unaccompanied migrant children who have been fleeing to our country from extreme violence? What does it take to rebuild one's life after such devastation? Where does faith and Christ fit into all of this?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Med City Marathon Water Stop
SUNDAY, MAY 28-Please join us for our annual Med City Marathon Mile Water Stop and Relay Race Exchange. Let's remind the runners and guests in our community that we are indeed "Here to Serve!" Help of all kinds is needed: set up a table with refreshments, road chalk artists, breakfast crew, and cheering and whistling section. All are welcome, and all are needed! The race begins in Byron at 7a and the first racers typically arrive as early as 7:30a. Please plan to arrive between 6:45a - 7a to help set up if you can! 

There will be one service only at 10a.

Operation Bedroll MN 
Operation Bedroll MN is a group of people who collect, process and crochet plastic bags to make bedrolls for the less fortunate. A group of volunteers meets every Tuesday morning from 9:30a-12p in the People of Hope Mission House to work together, all are welcome to join and help. 

Even if you do not crochet, you can help by collecting and donating bags; or by coming to learn how to flatten, cut and roll bags to prepare them to be crocheted. If you would like to be involved but are not available on Tuesday mornings, you are invited to get instructions and supplies from Operation Bedroll MN to work on in your own time. Every mat requires 700-1,000 plastic grocery bags and is about 3.5 feet wide by 7 feet long at its finish. 

Questions? Please contact Ginger Peterson by phone (507-269-7488).
UPCOMING EVENTS
Outdoor Worship Resumes
BEGINNING SUNDAY, JUNE 4- As is our tradition, the 8:15 worship service will be outdoors throughout the summer months. We will gather in the outdoor worship space (west of the church building).
A New Book for Books and Brew
BEGINNING IN MAY our Books and Brew crew will be reading and discussing "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Abrams. The book is available at most retail book sellers. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 23 at 7p at Beetles Bar and Grill.
Taize Sunset Service
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24-  For this worship service, we'll be continuing our theme of praying for the most marginalized and oppressed in our human family. This time, we'll focus our prayer on those affected by war, violence, and assault of all kinds. Come out for an hour or so of prayer, reflective singing, and meditation in which we'll listen for God's voice amidst both the silence and busyness of our hearts.  Service will be from 7-8p; just bring yourself! 

Women's Day at Good Earth Village
SATURDAY, JUNE 24- Rev Jes Kast engages the hungry as the Pastor to A Taste of Heaven, a feeding ministry for the unhoused and the poor. Her mission is inclusion in the church for the left out and helps mobilizes churches to care for the forgotten. Along with the inspiring wit and wisdom of Rev Jes, join in the meal, workshops, and worship of Women's Day 2017. Learn more at: http://goodearthvillage.org/womensday
 
Karen Doering would like to get together a group of women from POH to attend this event together. Interested? Contact Karen Doering.
Happy Campers
SECOND ANNUAL POH SUMMER CAMPOUT- I f you think you might be interested in attending this summer's church campout at Harvest Farm Campground in a tent, camper or rented cabin, please indicate your interest on the Opportunities Board. Once we have heard from several people on their weekend of preference, we will set a date.

  Questions? Contact Joyce and Larry Stacy.
Daily Dose of Hope
BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 1- A new People of Hope podcast will begin. Pastor Dan will be doing short (maximum 5 minutes) daily podcast in which he will reflect theologically on current events, share things that he is reading, and offer prayers and words of encouragement. You will be notified of these daily uploads through our Twitter prayer feed and on our Facebook page. You shouldn't have to download or install any additional software to listen to the Daily Dose. We hope you will give it a try!
 
To join the Twitter prayer feed, send a text to 40404 that says "follow @peopleofhope". You will receive notification via text message and do not have to be a member of Twitter to participate.
April: Treasurer's Update
THANKS TO EXTREMELY GENEROUS one-time gifts to fund our internship program, overall giving for April was significantly greater than our spending. Thank you to all who gave  to support our operating costs as well as our internship program. 



THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
SUNDAY 21: Worship 8:15, 10:30a; Adult Learning Time: Immigration (No Children's Learning Time) 9:40-10:20a

MONDAY 22: Girl Scouts 5:30-7p; Spirit of Joy 7p

TUESDAY 23: Scout Troop 99 7-9p; Books and Brew 7p @ Beetles

WEDNESDAY 24: Taize Sunset Service 7-8p

THURSDAY 25: Open Table 5:30-7p; Sisters in Song 7:15p; Scout Troop Committee Meeting 7-8:30p

FRIDAY 26: Fridays with Faith 12-1p

SATURDAY 27:

SUNDAY 28: Worship 8:15, 10:30a; No Learning Time


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