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We Make Room
“Mary gives birth to Jesus and lies him in the manger because there was no room in the Inn.” Even when there seems to be no room, God makes room. We do the same – for the things that are important in our lives – and at Christmas, we take the time to celebrate the Word made flesh dwelling among us. For questions regarding worship, please get in touch with Pastor Eric at [email protected], or 612-866-8471, ext. 2.
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Year-End Giving
This Christmas, we find ourselves in a mind frame of gratitude and giving. Many of us give of our time and finances during this season thanking God for our blessings. As you consider the importance of House of Prayer in your life, consider a special gift to boost our shared ministry.
Your financial gifts help to fund outreach to our community, provide a welcome environment for children and youth, and support the spiritual lives of our members. An extra gift during this season will help us head into 2024 with confidence that we can grow into the plans God has for House of Prayer.
Thank you! Pastor Eric.
Give online at https://hoplc.org/give. If you have any questions, contact Patti Benson at [email protected] / 612-866-8471 ext. 4.
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Looking for a Worship Service on Christmas Day?
Visit these ELCA neighbors:
- St Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Ave, Bloomington - 10 am
- Peace Lutheran Church, 8600 E Bush Lake Road, Bloomington – 9:30 am
- Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 4801 France Ave, Minneapolis - 10 am
All three churches will serve communion.
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Gift Cards for HOP Friendship Fund
This Christmas, we remain hopeful and confident that our work makes a great difference in the world around us. Please consider donating gift cards of $25 to Holiday or Walmart for our HOP Friendship Fund. We are often visited by neighbors in need, and your gifts would be passed along in hopes of sharing a warm meal or tank of gas in times of financial burden. These cards can be dropped off or mailed to the House of Prayer office at 7625 Chicago Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423. For service ideas or questions about our Outreach Ministries, please contact Kim Houle at [email protected].
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No Pastor's Bible Study on 12/26
There will be no Pastor's Bible Study on 12/26. Pastor Eric will be out of town from 12/26 through 01/01/24. Bible study will resume at 9:30 am on January 2, 2024. For Pastoral concerns during this time, please contact Cara Wright at [email protected] or 612-866-8471, ext. 3.
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Sunday School/RALY Christmas Program Thank You
I had the pleasure and honor of working on a Christmas pageant with the children and youth of Woodlake this year. I was constantly delighted by the joy and playfulness I saw, and deeply impressed by the responsibility and engagement of the older youth. In all my years as a public school music teacher, I never encountered such a high level of support from colleagues and families, so I want to express my gratitude for all of the collaborative work that went into our lively adaptation of the Christmas story. Thank you, thank you, thank you -- I can't wait for next year! ~ Andy Pokel. For questions regarding the pageant, or Sunday School, please contact Andry Jurcich at [email protected].
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HOP Preschool
Hello from HoPP! As a fun Christmas craft we got to make our own stuffed penguins this week at preschool. We also watched “Charlie Brown Christmas” and read lots of fun stories! We will be closed until the New Year so families can spend time together - see you in 2024! If you have questions about HoPP, please email Nicole at [email protected].
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RALY Christmas Party
RALY's final December event was a white elephant gift exchange. Each youth brought a gift to be wrapped and shared with the group. Then, kids were allowed to exchange gifts with others in the group. A lot of laughter and joy ensued! Thanks to the Murphy family for providing a yummy dinner! If you have questions, please contact Pastor Neal at [email protected].
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Boys and Girls Club December
Baking - Week 3
Hello from The Boys and Girls Club December cookie crew! This week we made "Pretzel Rolo Cookies" and listened to and sang Christmas Carols. Everybody had fun, and the kids are looking forward to January. which will either be tutoring or playing games. The kids are a lot of fun. We encourage participation from House of Prayer members! Please contact Pastor Neal at [email protected], if you are available for a couple of hours in the afternoon, and want to help encourage and hang out with the kids!
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Eyewear Donation Box – Recycle for Sight
Your old eyewear can make a difference! Help Kairi Kim, a dancer with our rental partner Richfield-Bloomington Just for Kix, who is working on a MNCAPS project at Prior Lake High School. She hopes to collect 500 pairs of eyewear – including non-prescription, prescription, and even sunglasses! As long as the eyewear is in good condition, they accept all sorts of eyewear but would prefer more prescribed eyewear. The purpose of this donation will help out children/adults in need, who have impaired vision and don’t have easy access to eye care. A donation box is available on the Welcome Desk through January 15th. If you have any questions, contact Kairi at [email protected].
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Mount Olivet Adult Day Services
Know someone who is home a lot taking care of their spouse? They may need a respite, some time to run errands, or just catch up on needed rest. Mount Olivet Adult Day Services is E X P A N D I N G. 4 and 6 Hour Spots are immediately available.
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HOP Online Giving - Check It Out
New Easy to Use Website
Enroll in HOP Online Giving, our preferred platform to contribute your recurring gifts in a secure, confidential, and reliable manner. We offer a few options to use this service:
- visit HOP Online Giving at hoplc.org/give to self-enroll or manage your account
- or use the QR code: Use your phone camera to scan the QR code below. Click the pop up to go to HOP Online Giving to self-enroll or manage your account.
- or print a paper enrollment form here: 2023 HOP Online Giving, or request one from our financial administrator Patti at [email protected], 612-682-3158 ext 4.
To ensure your full donation goes to HOP, we suggest using an automatic bank transfer (ACH) which incurs no fee to you or HOP. Or if using a credit card, please consider covering the processing fees. All our gifts come from God and we are called to give back to the church and our world. Your gifts to House of Prayer contribute to our ministry and mission and are always greatly appreciated.
For Help Enrolling: Contact Patti Benson at [email protected]
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