A group of Hennepin Children putting together hygiene kits for the Dignity Center

What We Learned Last Sunday

Service Sunday and Communion!

Gosh we had fun last week! So many friends were able to come that we haven’t seen in a while! We all worked together to create 50 hygiene kits for the Dignity Center. When I took them over to the Dignity Center on Monday, several people were thrilled to have one the minute I walked in the door! We also worked together to complete several tie blankets that will also go to the Dignity Center to help keep our neighbors warm. Older kits cut the strips on the ends, and younger kids did the tying! And somehow we even fit in a special time of communion with the rest of our Hennepin family!


We opened up a NEW CLASS for our preschool/preK friends on Sunday, too! They will now be meeting together in room 103 after Children’s Time. Their class will consist of a group circle time where they will learn one another’s names and use a feelings chart to share how they are feeling that morning. This will be followed by a story and then plenty of free play and optional activity time. We are thrilled to have Judy Tucker as one of our anchor teachers for this class. If you are interested in sharing some of your time with this group of amazing kiddos, please reach out to me (lynne@haumc.org)! It’s a great way to become a special, trusted adult in the lives of our Hennepin Kids!


Coming Up This Sunday

Learning, Fun & PJ’S! It’s Daylight Savings - Spring Forward!

To lessen the struggle to get out the door, let’s all wear our PJ’s for Sunday School. Miss Lynne will definitely be wearing pj pants, slippers, and her favorite Hennepin Kids t-shirt! Our lesson will be about the Prodigal Son, and we will tell the story as a group using an Instant Bible Drama. Can’t wait to see you!

 
 

Family Ministry Schedule

March 8

Board Game Day and Crafternoon


March 9

Youth Brainstorming Session


March 15

Love One Another: Twin Cities Ecumenical Hymn Festival


March 16

Learning and Fun!

Throughout Lent, we will learn about many of the stories in the gospels. These are stories that helped Jesus’ followers and us today understand more about Jesus, and about the Kingdom of God. 

 

Joyful Noise Update


Upcoming Schedule



March 9th: Rehearsal 11:40-12:30, Border Chapel

 
 

The Variety Show Was a Blast!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Variety Show on Sunday. The broad level of participation made for the best kind of church party! You can relive the performances by watching our recording of the show here.

Save the Dates for Summer Camps!

Registration is Open for all Camp Minnesota camps!


Check out their website for an entire summer full of screen free, outdoor opportunities for all ages: www.campminnesota.org. Camp brochures are available in the education wing, as well.

A graphic for Camp Minnesotas 2025 Summer Camps

Road Trip! Vacation Bible Camp

June 23 - June 27 | 9am - noon

Good Samaritan UMC

Ages 4 years-4th grade

Older kids are welcome as helpers

Fine Arts Camp

August 18 - August 22 | 9am - 4pm

Hennepin Avenue UMC

Completed Grades 1-5

Registration will open soon!

 

You are invited! Hennepin is hosting the Love One Another Hymn Festival led by children and youth on March 15th at 2pm. Whether you want to participate or are simply interested in listening to the wonderful sounds, all are welcome.


This Twin Cities choir festival registration is still open for youth grades 6-12! Dr. Jennaya Robison, artistic director of the National Lutheran Choir, will lead this group. Changing/changed voices are welcome! 


If interested in participating, please sign up ASAP!

View Event and Register ASAP

Youth Brainstorming! Please Join US!

Sunday, March 9th at 11:30am in the Church of Youth!

All kids, youth and parents of 6th-12th graders are invited to a special brainstorming session on Sunday, March 9th at 11:30 in the Church of Youth. Many youth and parents have expressed interest in doing more to build a community that is deeply supportive of our middle school and youth members. Stakeholder ideas and feedback are critical to developing programming that youth and parents agree is important enough to make a priority in already busy family schedules. Grab a plate of food from the brunch line and join the conversation! Your RSVP to lynne@haumc.org would be SUPER helpful!

NOTE: Joyful Noise is also rehearsing at this time. If your student is in Joyful Noise, please send them to rehearsal and send a parent or sibling to the youth meeting armed with their ideas!

 

Board Game Day and Crafternoon!

March 8th from 1pm-4pm

Looking for something fun to do on a Saturday? The past two board game events were successes, and people are asking for more. Join us on March 8th from 1–4pm in Carlson Hall for an epic Board Game Day! Whether you’re a board game pro or just want to try something new, we’ve got games for all skill levels.


Bring your favorite game or check out a new one from our huge selection. Stay for the whole afternoon or just pop in for a round or two! Snacks will be provided, so grab a friend (or two) and come ready for some fun and fellowship. Open to everyone 3rd grade and up. We can’t wait to see you there!

Just like the last board game day, we are calling all crafters! You, HAUMC members, and friends are invited to join other crafters in the Longfellow room for fun, fellowship (and snacks!) and working on projects. Either come with your own current craft or needlework project or choose from options provided. There will be materials and guidance available if you would like to make friendship bracelets; learn to knit or crochet; help tie a quilt to give to a local agency; stuff a bear to be given to a newly baptized HAUMC child; use a knitting frame to make a cap for an Emerson School child who may not have one; or knit or crochet a prayer shawl to be given in support and care for a Hennepin member.

 
 

Join Us!

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For any questions regarding Family Ministry,

please contact familyministry@haumc.org