Comments for Hennepin Church http://hennepinchurch.org Relevant, Inclusive, Beautiful Wed, 09 May 2012 03:22:58 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Koinonia Update: Read All About It! by Jennifer L. Hipple http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/koinonia-update-read-all-about-it/#comment-86 Jennifer L. Hipple Wed, 09 May 2012 03:22:58 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=2011#comment-86 I have to say that if you missed the spring retreat at Koinonia last weekend, you missed a truly awesome opportunity to experience the Sacred in Our Midst (to borrow a phrase from Bill Mate). I've been to Koinonia a handfull of times but this was, by far, the absolute best. The energy of the Spirit was dancing around us. The fellowship was unparalleled. We pontooned, enjoyed enchanting birding (so I'm told, I wasn't up that early!), participated in great seminars on personal well being, nourished ourselves with reallllly good food, were entertained by Mike Lynch and his knowledge of the constellations, and just plain enjoyed one another. There were too many great activities and experiences to note here, but each and everyone was excellent. I heartily encourage you, that the next time a Koinonia event comes up, get it on your calendar and GO! I have to say that if you missed the spring retreat at Koinonia last weekend, you missed a truly awesome opportunity to experience the Sacred in Our Midst (to borrow a phrase from Bill Mate). I’ve been to Koinonia a handfull of times but this was, by far, the absolute best. The energy of the Spirit was dancing around us. The fellowship was unparalleled. We pontooned, enjoyed enchanting birding (so I’m told, I wasn’t up that early!), participated in great seminars on personal well being, nourished ourselves with reallllly good food, were entertained by Mike Lynch and his knowledge of the constellations, and just plain enjoyed one another. There were too many great activities and experiences to note here, but each and everyone was excellent. I heartily encourage you, that the next time a Koinonia event comes up, get it on your calendar and GO!

]]> Comment on Koinonia Update: Read All About It! by Daniel Pederson http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/koinonia-update-read-all-about-it/#comment-85 Daniel Pederson Mon, 07 May 2012 14:42:37 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=2011#comment-85 Jeff's update on May 6 refers to the Koinonia Board and their "unanimous adoption of (the) new Ministry and Business Plan." The next step will be at the Hennepin Ad Council meeting on June 7. Jeff’s update on May 6 refers to the Koinonia Board and their “unanimous adoption of (the) new Ministry and Business Plan.” The next step will be at the Hennepin Ad Council meeting on June 7.

]]> Comment on Koinonia Update: Read All About It! by Jeff Smith http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/koinonia-update-read-all-about-it/#comment-84 Jeff Smith Mon, 07 May 2012 03:26:06 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=2011#comment-84 Update -- This past weekend was a wonderful experience at Koinonia. Among the many highlights for me was the unanimous adoption of our new Ministry and Business Plan. See the note above for details and it was great seeing so many Hennepin community members at Koinonia this past weekend! Update — This past weekend was a wonderful experience at Koinonia. Among the many highlights for me was the unanimous adoption of our new Ministry and Business Plan. See the note above for details and it was great seeing so many Hennepin community members at Koinonia this past weekend!

]]> Comment on Congregational Meeting: April 29 by Daniel Pederson http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/congregational-meeting-april-29/#comment-83 Daniel Pederson Fri, 04 May 2012 14:00:22 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1961#comment-83 UPDATE: Members Approve Capital Campaign at April 29 Church Conference (By Bobbie Keller) At an April 29 church conference, Hennepin members approved a two-year, (2013-2014) $550,000 capital campaign to install a new elevator and renovate the Social Hall and Church of Youth. After discussing the project and approving three motion amendments, including a budget increase, the more than 100 people gathered voted “yes,” with two abstentions. Project plans include building handicapped-accessible restrooms behind the Social Hall stage, now a storage area, and a new stage. One motion amendment increased the stage height from 12 to 18 inches to improve audience sight lines. Both the Social Hall and Church of Youth will receive more energy-efficient lighting and new carpeting. Another amendment asked the architect to consider the building’s vintage character in final project plans. UPDATE:
Members Approve Capital Campaign at April 29 Church Conference
(By Bobbie Keller)

At an April 29 church conference, Hennepin members approved a two-year, (2013-2014) $550,000 capital campaign to install a new elevator and renovate the Social Hall and Church of Youth.

After discussing the project and approving three motion amendments, including a budget increase, the more than 100 people gathered voted “yes,” with two abstentions.

Project plans include building handicapped-accessible restrooms behind the Social Hall stage, now a storage area, and a new stage. One motion amendment increased the stage height from 12 to 18 inches to improve audience sight lines. Both the Social Hall and Church of Youth will receive more energy-efficient lighting and new carpeting.

Another amendment asked the architect to consider the building’s vintage character in final project plans.

]]> Comment on Foundation Scholarships Available by Tara Emerson http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/03/foundation-scholarships-available/#comment-82 Tara Emerson Tue, 01 May 2012 21:03:19 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1885#comment-82 Foundation Scholarship Applications are due this Sunday May 6th. If you don't have time to mail it to Hennepin Foundation, 511 Groveland Ave., Mpls, MN 55403, then you can bring it by the church and leave it at the front desk. Good luck!! Foundation Scholarship Applications are due this Sunday May 6th. If you don’t have time to mail it to Hennepin Foundation, 511 Groveland Ave., Mpls, MN 55403, then you can bring it by the church and leave it at the front desk. Good luck!!

]]> Comment on Garden Tea Party Benefits Imagine NO Malaria by Tara Emerson http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/garden-tea-party-benefit-for-imagine-no-malaria/#comment-81 Tara Emerson Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:26:36 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1980#comment-81 I have totally enjoyed the previous tea parties!! This will be a great experience for the food, for the company, and for the cause--Imagine No Malaria. I have totally enjoyed the previous tea parties!! This will be a great experience for the food, for the company, and for the cause–Imagine No Malaria.

]]> Comment on Spire Brunch Features Larry Millett by Cindy Aegerter http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/04/spire-brunch-features-larry-millett/#comment-80 Cindy Aegerter Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:05:15 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1936#comment-80 We should list instructions on how to Register / RSVP on this post We should list instructions on how to Register / RSVP on this post

]]> Comment on New Member Classes by Daniel Pederson http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/03/new-member-classes-2/#comment-79 Daniel Pederson Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:35:30 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1883#comment-79 Carol Ann, Great to hear this! I will share your information with Pastor Leah (Leah@haumc.org) who will contact you about the new member class. Blessings! Daniel Carol Ann,
Great to hear this! I will share your information with Pastor Leah (Leah@haumc.org) who will contact you about the new member class. Blessings!
Daniel

]]> Comment on New Member Classes by Maggie3 http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/03/new-member-classes-2/#comment-78 Maggie3 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:18:09 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1883#comment-78 I would like to join the new member class this Sunday April 15 if there are still openings. Thanks! Carol Ann Kroll walden55092@yahoo.com I would like to join the new member class this Sunday April 15 if there are still openings.
Thanks! Carol Ann Kroll
walden55092@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter by Jeff Smith http://hennepinchurch.org/2012/03/palm-sunday-holy-week-and-easter/#comment-77 Jeff Smith Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:43:41 +0000 http://hennepinchurch.org/?p=1906#comment-77 I am so thankful for this rich diversity of ways to worship, think and remember during Holy Week. Hats off to the staff and volunteers for the preparation and care, helping us to be "broken for good." I am so thankful for this rich diversity of ways to worship, think and remember during Holy Week. Hats off to the staff and volunteers for the preparation and care, helping us to be “broken for good.”

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