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e know how to end homelessness.

Yet we, as a community, simply haven’t prioritized public and private resources to get the job done. Tonight, an estimated 2,500 youth will be homeless in Minnesota. Currently, funding for the Homeless Youth Act averages out to a mere 12 cents per unaccompanied youth per night. We cannot adequately help youth out of homelessness with such a small investment in them. We can do better. This month, The House of Hope will host an event to launch PORTICO’s “Acting on Faith: 2013 Campaign for Homeless Youth.” The goal of this interfaith effort is to secure $8 million in funding for the Homeless Youth Act (HYA), which is up for consideration during the upcoming legislative session. Congregation members and friends are urged to attend this inspiring event on January 15 in the Sanctuary from 7 to 8:30 pm. PORTICO is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for congregations such as The House of Hope to participate in collective action that will help elected officials and communities make ending homelessness a priority. Here’s PORTICO’s promise: Participate as an individual or congregation in PORTICO advocacy. We’ll help you understand the impact you are having as the process unfolds—as an individual, as a congregation, and as part of an interfaith (50+ congregations) effort. As a PORTICO citizen, you will be invited to take part in one predetermined, collective action each month (e.g. talk to family, friends, and / or neighbors about why ending homelessness is important to you, email an elected official, attend a lobby day). PORTICO will stay in touch with you to let you know when and how you can make an impact by phone calls, letters, emails or, when the time is right, visits to the Capitol. This month, attend Acting on Faith, which will bring together people of faith from 50+ congregations to call for an end to youth homelessness. REGISTER today to attend Acting on Faith! E-mail Michael Dahl, Advocacy Coordinator: [email protected], or call him at 651-7896260 ext. 221. Ask Michael for more information about PORTICO’s advocacy program and about becoming a PORTICO Citizen. The House of Hope Housing Task Force strongly supports the HYA and PORTICO’s “Acting on Faith” effort to increase HYA funding. Addressing homelessness is an expression of The House of Hope’s mission in the world and of our congregation’s values and priorities. —An update from the House of Hope Housing Task Force

Issue No. 206 January, 2013

Sunday Series January 20, 2013

José Antonio Vargas Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Undocumented immigrant.

Sunday Series events take place at 2 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

journalist for over a decade, writing for some of the A most prestigious news organizations in the country, Jose Antonio Vargas’ personal journey contends with the

most fascinating stories he’s covered. He has lived a double life since he was 16 years old. He was born and reared in the Philippines, but his mother, wanting to give her son a better life, sent him to live with his grandparents in Silicon Valley in 1993. Vargas loved his new homeland and immersed himself in American culture, spoke the language perfectly, studied hard and loved writing for the school paper. However, at 16 years old, when applying for his learner’s permit at the DMV, he discovered his green card was a fake, a fact later confirmed by his grandfather. Vargas then realized he needed to continue hiding his true identity to avoid deportation and pursue his American dream—a career in journalism. And succeed he did. Vargas wrote a widely circulated profile of Mark Zuckerberg for The New Yorker. He also served as a senior contributing editor at the Huffington Post. He covered the tech and video game culture, HIV/AIDS, and the 2008 presidential campaign for the Washington Post, and was part of the team that won a Pulitzer Prize for covering the 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech. His 2006 series on HIV/AIDS in Washington, D.C., inspired a feature-length documentary. He’s written for the Philadelphia Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone and New York magazine. Despite all his achievements, the dark shadow of Vargas’ true identity continued to haunt him. He lied to friends and colleagues, avoided close relationships, and didn’t travel abroad. Finally, in the summer of 2011, 18 years after arriving in America, he decided he was done running. Vargas exposed his story in his groundbreaking essay, “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant,” for the New York Times Magazine, stunning the media and political circles and attracting world-wide coverage. Today Vargas runs Define American, a non-profit organization that seeks to elevate the conversation around immigration. He lives in New York City.

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Tradition!

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Sunday, January 6, 2013, 10 a.m. Epiphany Thomas W. Forster-Smith, preaching. Catherine Victorsen, harp, and Sachiya Isomura, cello.

Saturday evening before Christmas, I have been accused of not caring one whit for tradition. That is utter nonsense. I love tradition and respect it greatly. I understand the importance it plays in our communal life. I understand the significance and meaning of ritual in our worship and liturgical life. If these things were not true, I wouldn’t choose to be the pastor of a church steeped in tradition. So I spent much of my time in the lead-up to Christmas attempting to explain the decision to change the date, assuring people that I’m not the Grinch, deliberately attempting to ruin family Christmases throughout Saint Paul; and listening to the encouragement from those who welcomed the change and who will now get to see it for the first time because their family’s tradition is to be out of town on Christmas Eve. It was an interesting Advent, to say the least. In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, the father, has seen the effects of a rapidly changing and encroaching world, and in what he experiences as the slow, slipping away of important, cherished traditions. He sees it happening in his own family and he’s understandably upset by the changes. And so he sings that great song about tradition. And yet listen again to a recording of that old song, and even Tevye sounds rather tired as he tries to defend those traditions. What makes traditions great isn’t that they never change, but that in the changes even our most valued traditions will inevitably endure, the essence of those traditions remains. Someone once said that tradition is the living faith of the dead whereas traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. And we must always be careful of a form of traditionalism where the tradition itself becomes the object of our worship. As people of faith we are people of tradition, but not simply of our own tradition. Long before there was a Protestant Reformation, there was a Christian Roman tradition that is part of our history. Long before there was an early Christian tradition, even before there was a Bible, there was a Hebrew tradition…even before there was a Hebrew Bible. And all of this makes up our tradition. We are people of tradition and our tradition has changed over time. It is also true that all traditions were new at one point in time. I wonder what on Christmas Eve in 1932 the Tableaux Service replaced when it made its debut? At what point can traditions be adapted or changed without feeling as if something sacred has been violated? A few years ago the Tableaux Service was modified to include a congregational carol, an offering, and prayers for the poor and the needs of the world. It seemed fitting for Christmas Eve. The outcry, however, was swift and loud. I love the tradition of praying the Lord’s Prayer in each worship service, and even in the old King James vernacular, but if that were the only prayer we prayed, Sunday after Sunday, year after year, our worship and spiritual lives would be lacking. Sometimes even our most treasured traditions must change in order for them to endure. —David

Sunday, January 13, 2013, 10 a.m. Baptism of the Lord David A. Van Dyke, preaching. Motet Choir: From the Rising of the Sun, Ouseley; Grant Us thy Peace, Mendelssohn. St. Nicholas Choir: The First Mercy, Peter Warlock.

Sunday, January 20, 2013, 10 a.m. Second Sunday after Epiphany David A. Van Dyke, preaching. Motet Choir: Deep River, Culloton; Wade in the Water, Miller. Adult Handbell Choir: O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, Cathy Moklebust. The House of Hope Choir School: If ye love me, Thomas Tallis.

January 27, 2013, 10 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent David A. Van Dyke, preaching. Motet Choir: O God, Who By the Leading of a Star, Attwood; Hide Not Thou Thy Face, Farrant. The House of Hope Choir School: Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester, L. J. White.

Holy Communion January 6

he Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated T at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, January 6. In the Presbyterian Church (USA), all who put their faith and

trust in Jesus Christ are welcome to receive Holy Communion. The elements served are bread and grape juice. Gluten free wafers will be available.

Commitment Sunday January 27

ledges toward the maintenance of the church’s operatP ing budget will be received on January 27, 2013. These are the funds which sustain the day-to-day operation of

our church and the many programs which enhance our spiritual, social, family and intellectual lives. Without the regular support of the members, the gifts of the church cannot be offered to all who need them, within and outside of these walls. The church serves us, the community, and the larger world on so many levels. We all must commit ourselves to its well-being, and thereby the well-being of our people.

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Our Hope for Years to Come

hank you! More than 350 donors have generously responded to the capital campaign. Our purpose has always been to prepare our glorious building for its upcoming 2014 centennial. Funds raised as of this printing exceed $6.7 million . . . getting closer to our $7 million goal. We would not have succeeded without the persistence and charm of more than twenty volunteers during this phase of the campaign. Not everyone can ask for money. These volunteers have been exceptional: Donald and Rosemary Gruber; Bill Whitaker; Bob Mairs; Bonnie Alton; Brian Alton; Chris Cheney; Chris Langer; Craig Sommerville; David Van Dyke; Diane Smith; Dick Crone; Don Vandenberg; Ginger and Walt Bailey; Jeffrey Knutson; Kathy Schubert; Linda Diekvoss; Linda Lane; Matthew Brenengen; Sherwood Pomeroy; Sue Browne; Carie Essig; Judy Gensmer; Donna Hill; Dorothea Anderson; Ginger Overbye; Jan Anderson. Meanwhile, the Construction Task Force approved by the Session—Jeff Knutson, Mark Westra, Dave Pearson, Dave Phillips, Jim Fox, Ann Tulloch, Diane Smith—has been diligently planning and managing the renovation projects. The huge crane which towered over our church for many months—and sported a bright little Christmas tree during the holidays—will be removed shortly as the interior brick structure of the bell tower has been strengthened and the exterior stone repaired or replaced. The gargoyle is even back in its perch! Along with the new roof, gutters, and exterior masonry repair and cleaning, the “shell” of our church is again intact, secure, and hopefully good for the next one hundred years. As funds allow, work will continue on interior and exterior accessibility issues—a new elevator—and some basic renovation of the Great Hall Kitchen will begin. Stay tuned! And remember, though we may no longer be harking for gifts, we welcome your additional support at any time. It is because of YOU, your gifts, pledges, and prayers that so much work has already been accomplished on this spectacular building, our House of Hope. Thank you! —Mary Westra and Ted Weyerhaeuser

The House of Hope Central High School Tutoring Group

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What do we do?

ctually, we coach reading. Our sophomore class is split into five separate book clubs. The students in each group pick the book. We read, we discuss, we ask questions and we recount personal stories—what most book clubs do. It's fun for us and broadening for the student. The books often are about the challenges of youth. Our goal is to pull the student into the story, go beyond facts and vocabulary, toward comprehension. We try to hook non-readers to the written page and help average readers improve. The book club format is the most successful of any in the years that House of Hope members and friends have been a part of our outreach to Central, a school marked by great educational diversity, ranging from a strong advance-placement program to a large cadre needing remedial work. Our students are in regular classes. We work mostly in teams of two. Currently, we meet on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:20 a.m. There's more. With enough interest by us at The House of Hope, Central High School teacher, Mr. Jacobs, will start a program with the same students to coach writing, possibly online. For more info contact Laura Merriam 651-699-1978 or Bob Mairs 651-222-3423. 3

Young Adults

Thursdays on T.A.P. (Theology And Pints)

oin us once a month at Jfellowship 5:30 p.m. for drinks, and good conversation! (usually on the last Thursday of the month) Thursday, January 31: The Chatterbox Pub, 800 South Cleveland Avenue.

This Month in Youth Ministry

unday, January 6, from S 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Cozy fun fellowship day

at the Meeting House. Come over to the Meeting House at 11:15, or whenever during the rest of the day! We’ll make lunch, have games, do a Mighty Ducks marathon. Feel free to bring friends (or homework!) January 13: Church Ski Day at Afton Alps. January 25-27: SNOW CAMP at Clearwater Forest.

Mark Your Calendars for the 2012-2013

Sunday Series. 2 p.m. Free.

January 20, 2013 José Antonio Vargas Journalist, undocumented immigrant February 10, 2013 Anonymous 4 World renowned vocal quartet

March 10, 2013: Katie McMahon Irish singer and harpist April 14, 2013: Doris Kearns Goodwin Historian, author

May 19, 2013: Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Co-hosts of Morning Joe on MSNBC

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Sunday-Weekday Connections

Fifth Annual Chili Contest and Talent Show

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Please join us for House of Hope's integenerational women's program, Sunday-Weekday Connections. Join us for friendship and stimulating discussion; hear how women of all ages connect their faith with their daily lives.

ark your calendars for Sunday, January 27. House of Hope member Judy Brooks will again be our emcee, and all who enter their chili in the contest will be eligible to win a coveted “Toot Award”! Find your favorite chili recipe and plan to participate in the annual House of Hope Chili Cook-Off and Talent Show! Beginning at 11:45 a.m. in the Great Hall, we will have lunch together, dining on the chili that has been donated for the cook-off, plus bread and beverages. There will be hot dogs for the children. There will be several categories of “chili winners” including hottest, vegetarian, most unusual, etc. There will even be prizes! Following lunch, our entertainment will be children and adults from The House of Hope who will sing, dance, play instruments; plus there will be some surprises! Immediately following the talent portion of the afternoon, the Chili Winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

January's Speaker: Gretchen Sjoholm

Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Meeting House , 761 Summit Avenue. 6 p.m. Social Time. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner, conversation and speaker's presentation.

Please make your reservation by January 20 with the church office, 651-223-7541 or at the Sunday-Weekday Connections table outside the Kirk Parlour on Sunday mornings. $25 per person for meal and related expenses. (Food catered by the fabulous Jan Favorite!)

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, February 26, when our speaker will be House of Hope Member Nancy Sabin.

EVERYONE is invited to participate by doing one or both of the following: • Bring a pot of chili (enough to serve at least 10) for the contest and to provide the main course for lunch. • Plan to attend the event! Cost is $3 per person. Sign up at the table outside of the Kirk Parlour on Sunday mornings or contact the church office.

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his is an enrichment program for all ages. The story goes that the familiar Christmas song was actually a catechism for Catholic children during a time when being Catholic was highly dangerous. Come and learn what the verses mean, and sing the song together. This event will be led by Jan Snell and Aaron Miller. This is a good way to begin a new year and to celebrate Epiphany! Join us on Sunday, January 6, from 11:10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room.

If you would like to participate in the TALENT SHOW, contact Jan Snell at [email protected] or 651-223-7547.

Mark Your Calendar for the

Men’s Retreat

When: Friday, February 22, 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, February 23, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: The Meeting House (761 Summit) Topic: Men’s Dreams: Promise and Fulfillment: An Intergenerational Conversation To Register: $40 to register, by check made out to The House of Hope Presbyterian Church, and returned to the church office by February 15.

For more information, contact Rev. Tom Forster-Smith at [email protected] or 651 223-7553

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Adult Education

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Lectionary Studies eekly opportunities for study of the coming Sunday’s lectionary scripture lessons: •The Men’s Breakfast each Tuesday, 7 to 8:15 a.m. at the Copper Dome Restaurant, 1333 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul. Sunday Morning Adult Enrichment

(11:15 a.m. to 12 Noon in the Assembly Room)

January 6: The Twelve Days of Christmas, an intergenerational event led by Jan Snell, Director of Christian Education, and Aaron Miller, Director of Music. January 13: Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Jean Setley, Director of Recruitment. January 20: What’s Happening in Syria, Tamara Gray, educator, translator, and student of Quaran Studies. January 27: Faith Partners: Addictions in Returning Armed Forces Veterans, Rev. Glen Bloomstrom, retired Army Chaplain. Wednesday Night In-Depth Studies

(7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Kirk Parlour)

January 30: Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things. The presenter is Nelly Trocmé Hewitt, the daughter of Magda and André Trocmé, two French Protestant spiritual leaders of Chambon, France, during World War II, who have been honored by Yad Vashem “in tribute of their humane conduct in sheltering Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.” Hewitt will respond to questions about the film The Weapons of the Spirit by French filmmaker Pierre Sauvage and his memorable interview with Bill Moyers.

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Loaves and Fishes he Loaves and Fishes team will gather again this month when the team serves guests on Monday, January 21, at Faith Lutheran Church, Charles and Mackubin Streets in St. Paul. The food prep team starts at 2 p.m.; servers and expediters begin at 5 p.m. Questions? Please call Kay or Paul Solon, 651-690-3024.

or Esther Kellogg at 651699-6006 for important information. January 4, 11: State of Wonder, Ann Patchett. January 18, 25: A God in the House: Poets Talk About Faith, edited by Ilva Kaminsky and Katherine Towler.

Literature Seminars oy Davis’ “First Thursday Literature Seminars” will not meet in January. The monthly sessions will resume on February 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church Library to discuss Jane Austen’s Lady Susan—her first novel written as a teenager and introducing a seductively wicked heroine.

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Faith and Fibers e will meet on Thursday, January 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting House (761 Summit). This group gathers once a month to knit, crochet, embroider, or whatever a participant would like to do. Food, fun and great conversation abound. All are welcome!

Didier Seminar 2013 Is My God Bigger Than Your God? Moving Beyond Competition to Cooperation Professor Paul Knitter

ow do we understand and deal with the diversity H and multiplicity of religions from a Christian perspective? Presenter Professor Paul Knitter, Tillich chair

of theology and culture at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, will share his vision on how we can practice our faith and yet be open to and enriched by other religions. Mark your calendars for the seminar on March 1-3, Faith and 2013, and the Wednesday nightFibers series on February 6, 20 his group that gathers and 27. for food, conversation and needlework projects, Wednesday night Education willAdult meet on Thursday,in-depth series provides background reflections December 20 fromon 6 topluralism. Topics will include: 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting House (761 Summit). All are welcome; no skill February 6: “Hybrid Religious Identities,” Rev. K. P. required. Contact Jan Snell Hong from Macalester College. at 651-223-7547 or February 20: “Historical Pluralism,” Paul Capetz from [email protected] with United Seminary. questions.Pluralism,” Paul Capetz from February 27: “Systematic United Seminary.

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Men’s Breakfast Groups uesday Men’s Breakfast Group meets weekly at 7 a.m. at the Copper Dome at 1333 Randolph to study the lectionary lessons from the coming Sunday's Scripture lessons. Thursday Men’s Breakfast Group meets weekly at 7 a.m. on Thursdays at the St. Clair Broiler on Snelling and St. Clair. All House of Hope men are welcome to attend. Contact for Men’s Breakfast Groups: Rev. Tom Forster-Smith, 651223-7553. Newcomers welcome!

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Classes will meet at 7 p.m. in the Kirk Parlour.

For more information please contact Tom Forster-Smith at [email protected] or 651-223-7553.

Women’s Breakfast Group he Women's Breakfast Book Group meets Friday mornings from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Kirk Parlour to enjoy breakfast, conversation and camaraderie, and engage in lively discussions of scheduled books. Guests and newcomers are always welcome. If you plan to attend for the first time, please call Jan Dickinson at 651-647-1786

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his 7-session course for adults will begin on Sunday, February 3, at the Meeting House (761 Summit) from 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon. Activities will be provided for children so that parents can participate. Each session stands alone, so it is not necessary to attend every week. The course offers seven leading Christian voices, and is designed to create an accessible, captivating exploration of big questions of faith. The sessions are informal, with no previous study or experience required. This will be a great opportunity to engage with other House of Hope people.

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January Art Show Anne Labovitz January 13-February 3

Elizabeth Chapel Organ Recital Series January 6, 4 p.m. The Spirit of a January Afternoon

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Jon Visser, Guitar Rebecca Visser, Organ Liz O’Neal, Violin Nick Chalmers, Tenor

on and Rebecca Visser are joined by violinist Liz O’Neal and tenor Nick Chalmers in chamber music featuring guitar and organ. Jon Visser is a stunning classical guitarist known for his sensitive style and commitment to music from around the globe. His wife Rebecca is a recent graduate from St. John’s University and winner of the 2010 MMTA Young Artist Organ Competition. They are joined by Liz O’Neal who teaches at St. Joseph’s School of Music, and Nick Chalmers of the Rose Ensemble. This program is free and open to the public.

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he driving force behind my work is energy and the human spirit: intricacies, subtleties, internal pieces of ourselves. My work is about finding and connecting to this energy. My artistic process assists me in this search to discover and connect with others, the earth, the planet, the landscape. Layers of polymer emulsion, often over 100, are built up over months. Within these multiple layers, imagery emerges through various means of mark making, drawing, painting, printmaking. The landscape paintings encompass repetitive printmaking using implements from nature; outlines of leaves appear throughout the work suspended in the layers providing depth. Similarly, the portraits display imagery using woodcuts, hovering between layers, assimilating the internal and multi layers of a person’s spirit. This laborious process is my search, the processing and reprocessing and finally the connecting. It is a way to discover and document presence and essence. My nature pieces are a way of honoring and connecting with other life forms and capturing a moment in their life cycle. I am pausing time with a seascape, landscape or within the lifecycle of an individual tree, always striving to make contact with the spirit of the image. My method is a way of understanding, celebrating and connecting. When the connection is made to this other life force through my work, the pieces explode. Energy is released through color, impact and intensity.

Christmas Sponsor-A-Family 2012

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n our 14th year, the House of Hope Sponsor-a-Family program served 79 families in our community. With your help, 336 individuals received Christmas gifts and nourishing meals this holiday season, making Christmas wishes a reality for 231 children and 105 adults. Your generosity and thoughtfulness directly impacted the families served by the programs of the YWCA Transitional Housing, Neighborhood House, Community of Peace Academy, Habitat for Humanity, Liberty Plaza and Jackson Street Village. In addition to the gifts provided by the sponsor family, the church provided a gift certificate to Cub Foods for each family. Many of the families who received gifts took the time to write thank-you notes. These notes of thanks are forwarded to the House of Hope group or family for whom the gesture was intended. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for the support of the House of Hope community to sponsor families in need this past Christmas. The effort that each of you made is deeply appreciated by us, the organizations listed above, and the families who were recipients of your generosity. Thank you and best wishes for a blessed year!

—Anne Labovitz

—Jane and Paul Schluter House of Hope Sponsor-a-Family Coordinators

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Children’s Christian Education SUNDAY MORNINGS FOR CHILDREN

10 A.M. WORSHIP:

3-year-olds go to Room 6 at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School.

Pre-K through Grade 5 attend the beginning of the worship service, and are excused to Sunday School following the Time for Children. Sunday School for age 3-K ends at 11:30 a.m. All children may be picked up in Room 5. Bible Adventure (Grades 1-3) ends at 11:30 a.m. The rotation schedule for each Sunday is posted near both sets of stairs on the lower level of the education wing and on The House of Hope website.

FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND at CLEARWATER June 14-16 Jan Snell leads this weekend of fun and re-creation at beautiful Presbyterian Clearwater Forest. Watch for registration information.

The House of Hope Parent Group works with Mission Sewing to tie quilts that go to families in need.

Faith Quest (Grades 4 and 5) ends at 11:30 a.m. Grade 4 meets in Room 1, and Grade 5 meets in Room 10.

PLANNING FOR SUMMER? Mark Your Calendars! Things are always busy during the summer at The House of Hope, with lots of children having a great time and growing their faith! Here are the dates; details will follow! For Preschoolers: (age 3-K) ·Makin’ Music June 24-27, 9 a.m. to 12 noon ·Mini-Day Camp: August 19-22, 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERING Offering money brought to church is given to the Capital Campaign to help cover the cost of the bell tower renovation. Restoring the home of the House of Hope gargoyles is exciting!

HOH PARENT GROUP reconvenes on Tuesday, January 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Kirk Parlour. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. All parents of young children are welcome; childcare is provided. The group activities include simple service projects, book discussions, conversation, and laughter. Contact Jan Snell at 651-223-7547 or [email protected] for more information.

For Elementary Age: (Completed K-5) ·Overnight Camp at Clearwater Forest: www.clearwaterforest.org House of Hope will be going to camp the week of July 15-21, but there are other weeks to choose from! ·Summer Camp in the City: July 29-August 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an extended day option! ·HOH Awesome Summer Day Camp: August 19-23, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rebuilding the home of the gargoyle is exciting. Remember to bring your offering on Sundays.

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Periodicals Postage Paid At Twin Cities, MN

Visit of E. J. Dionne on November 18

In Memoriam

George Silknitter December 3, 2012 John Brainard December 6, 2012

Lenore Methven December 7, 2012

Meeting and greeting

Leo Chambers December 13, 2012

Shirley Fisher Harris December 18, 2012 Jerry Loftsgaarden December 18, 2012

THE HOUSE OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PHONE: 651-227-6311, FAx: 651-227-9969 www.hohchurch.org [email protected]

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