HAUMC Family Ministry Newsletter

What We Learned Last Sunday
Hennepin Kids learned about Isaac’s Blessing. Club 67 and the older teens combined and talked about how science and faith can live comfortably together as part of their book study conversation.

Coming Up this Sunday

October 25: TRUNK-OR-TREAT IS THIS AFTERNOON! In Sunday School, our elementary kids will learn about Ruth & Naomi, Club 67 is going to learn about Joseph, and the older teens will continue to talk about how the world is way weirder than we think about.

Next Sunday

November 1: Service Sunday and Communion This is a special Sunday in worship - All Saints Sunday. On this Sunday, we remember all of the people from our congregation who have passed away in the past year. Our Hennepin Kids will do a special activity of doing the Prayer Walk that was created for the Capital Campaign and writing down parts of the church that they find to be a blessing. We welcome adults to do the same. Your kids can show you the way!

Trunk or Treat is THIS SUNDAY!

October 25 • 2-4pm

We have sent out 1200 direct mail invitations to our neighbors! Help us welcome them and get an early start on your Trick-or-Treating! We need additional trunk hosts, and new this year - carnival games! SIGN UP to host a trunk, help with s’mores, carnival games or crafts! And bring all of the little folks that are in your circle for all ages fun!

Can't make it to the event? You can help by donating a bag of candy! Look for the collection bin in the East Entry!

Our Kids are Leading Worship!

Sunday, November 8 • 10am

Our kids have been learning music to share as worship leaders, and our olders kids will serve as readers. Please have your kids here at 9:30am to prepare for worship. This will be a whole new way to be in worship together!

Save the Date: Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 12 • 10-11:30am

Mark your calendars for one of our favorite events of the year! We’ll decorate cookies, create ornaments, decorate cards for loved ones, and sing favorite Christmas songs!

Save the Date: New Years Retreat

Camp Koronis • Thursday, December 31-Saturday, January 2

We loved this retreat so much that we booked it again as soon as we came back after the holiday! There is no better way to relax after the busy holiday season than a retreat where someone else does the cooking and you just relax and enjoy both indoor and outdoor winter activities!

Adults: $200. Kids under 18 are free!

Disciple Bible Study with
Bill Tipping

Monday Evenings • October 19 •
6:30pm on Zoom

Disciple Bible Study is one of our favorite classes every year! This Zoom class will run through every book of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation. You’ll meet weekly for about an hour and wrap up at the end of March. If you are interested in joining, connect directly with Bill Tipping (billtipping55@gmail.com).

Living The Questions

Sunday Mornings • 11:30am-12:30pm

This week, Rev. Cindy McCalmont will lead a discussion about the creation stories of the Bible. Our understanding of the creation stories influences our understanding of creation’s purpose, human nature, and stewardship of our environment. Join this intergenerational group to learn together and engage in discussion about what we can learn from these stories and how they apply to today’s world. Childcare is available in room 103.

October Youth Outing–

Only 5 Spots Left!

Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular • Minnesota Zoo • Saturday, October 24 • 8pm • Grades 6-12

Please use the SignUpGenius and let me know that you are coming! We only have 5 spots left! Hennepin is paying for the tickets. Bring money if you want snacks or merch. Car pools will leave the church at 7pm!

Youth Music Ensemble

11:30-Noon • Grades 6-12 • Church of Youth

We’ll continue to meet weekly to learn music for engaging practice and lead worship at various times throughout the year. We are excited to learn compelling and challenging music, beginning with singing and branching out to other instruments as there is interest. Let’s add to our numbers and have a great time making great music!

8th-12th Grade Sunday School Class!

Last week we talked about the first half of Chapter 2 in the book, “What We Talk About When We Talk About God.” This week we’ll cover the second half of Chapter 2. We’ll get a little sciencey and talk about how much smaller the world is than we think it is!

Youth Events!

October 24

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

October 25

Trunk or Treat

November 8

Kids Lead Worship

December 12

All-ages Holiday Festival

December 31-January 2

New Year's Eve Retreat

Click HERE for the schedule!

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