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Hennepin is a Reconciling Congregation, welcoming the full

participation of all persons including the GLBT Community.

In Acts 17 this morning,Paul is addressing acultured Athenianpeople who have

produced some of thegreatest philosophers

and orators in theworld. Yet when theyhear Paul’s message,

they seem moreinterested in the novelty

of it than they do thetruth that it reveals.

As Methodists we oftenpride ourselves at

bringing our brains

with us to worship.We like to ask questions,dig into history, explorethe intellectual side ofour faith. All of theseare really important!When, however, doesyour intellect get in

the way of your faith?How do you find abalance betweenheart and mind?

W ELCOME TO H ENNEPIN C HURCH E ASTER S EASON

S ANCTUARY H ENNEPIN AVENUE UNITED M ETHODIST C HURCH 511 Groveland Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-871-5303 HENNEPINCHURCH.ORG

CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING AND LUNCH

JUNE 5 STARTING AT 11:30 AM

Take a few minutes on Sunday, June5th to gather in the Art Gallery for a

congregational meeting. We’ll hear

the latest news on what’s happening

at Hennepin and then you’re invited

to enjoy a free lunch! Meeting is at

11:30 AM in the Art Gallery and

Lunch starts at 12:00 Noon in the

Social Hall. Don’t miss it!

Earth

Camp

July

25-28

For students who have completed 1st—5th grade, the camp is limited to 25participants. Earth Camp is a four-day,3-night overnight camp for elementarystudents. Campers will learn aboutour responsibility as Christians to carefor the creation, explore the greatoutdoors and connect with God inthe natural world. Cost is $170.00

and includes lodging, meals, trans-portation, programs and crafts.Scholarships available and confidential.Questions? Contact Dana Neuhauser612-435-1306 or [email protected] today in Carlson Hall!

HOW TO HELP WITH

THE MINNEAPOLIS

TORNADO RELIEF SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE MN

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The metro area was hit by a tornadoon May 22. North Minneapolis hassuffered significant damage, includingtwo fatalities.

If you want to help with the clean-up effort from the tornado damage inNorth Minneapolis, please contactHeidi at Cross Connections (1823Emerson, Minneapolis) at 612-529-6542. This effort is coordinated byUrban Homeworks, Sanctuary CDC,

and Minnesota Council of Churches.Volunteers will be deployed fromthere. Please DO NOT self-deploy,work through the agency.

Guest Choir

9:30 AM June 5

On Sunday morning, June 5th, wewill have a guest choir in worship.The 85-voice youth choir from FirstUnited Methodist Church of Smyrna,GA will be helping lead our 9:30 AMservice, singing some of the musicfrom their repertoire for this year’sconcert tour of the Midwest.

Get Your Summer

Devotional Today!

May 29, 2011 at Hennepin

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9:30 AM



Where + is indicated, standing or sitting, we praise God.

You are invited to read aloud the bold text.

9:30 AM WORSHIP

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

PRELUDE Improvisation on America Andrew Hackett

CHORAL INTROIT

ENTRY INTO CELEBRATION Elizabeth Buckingham

From the rising of the sun till its setting in the west,We will praise the Loving God!On the lips of children and elders alike,We will join in their praise!In the visions of the old and the dreaming of the young,God’s holy name be praised.Let all that has life and breath praise the Lord.We praise the Lord!

HYMN NO. 660 God is Here ABBOT’S LEIGH

MORNING PRAYER

Living and gracious God,

Through the resurrection of JesusYou have brought us out to a spacious placeWhere we are called to live as those with new life.Empower us by your Spirit to keep your commandments,That we will live in your way of loveWith words of truth and reverent actsTo all your people. Amen

ANTHEM American Hymn MATERNA

Please join to sing final stanza arr. Cecil Effingerof Hymn No. 696

WELCOME Leah Rosso

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

THE SHARING OF THE PEACE

The peace of God be with you.

And also with you.

Welcome to Hennepin

Church! We are glad that

you chose to worship here

today. We hope your time

here is meaningful and

helps nurture you in the

way of Christ. At each

entrance there are purple

Welcome bags for guests

to receive if you want

more information about

the church. Blessings

to you on your

journey of faith!

Nursery for infants — age

3 is available today until

12:30 PM. An usher will

be happy to help you find

the nursery in Room 103

of the Education Wing.

Coffee is available Sunday

mornings in Carlson Hall.

Our special thanks to Jim

Cone of Coffee & Tea, Ltd.

for supplying Sunday coffee!

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SCRIPTURE READING Carol Southward, Lector

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Sanctuary

Acts 17:22-34

SERMON Searching for God Leah Rosso

WITNESS Dana Neuhauser

INVITATION TO GIVE OUR OFFERINGS AND OURSELVES Bruce Robbins

MUSICAL OFFERING O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Herbert Howells

Psalm 122

Paul stood up in the middle of thecouncil on Mars Hill and said, “Peopleof Athens, I see that you are veryreligious in every way. As I was walkingthrough town and carefully observingyour objects of worship, I even foundan altar with this inscription: ‘To anunknown God.’ What you worship asunknown, I now proclaim to you. God,who made the world and everything init, is Creator of heaven and earth. Goddoesn’t live in temples made with

human hands. Nor is God served byhuman hands, as though needing some-thing, since the Holy One is the onewho gives life, breath, and everythingelse. From one person God createdevery human nation to live on thewhole earth, having determined theirappointed times and the boundaries of their lands. God made the nations sothey would seek God, perhaps evenreach out for the Holy and find it. Infact, God isn’t far away from any of us.In God we live, move, and exist. As

some of your own poets said, ‘We areGod’s offspring.’

“Therefore, as God’s offspring, wehave no need to imagine that the divinebeing is like a gold, silver, or stoneimage made by human skill andthought. God overlooks ignorance of these things in times past, but nowdirects everyone everywhere to changetheir hearts and lives. This is becauseGod has set a day when God intends to judge the world justly by Jesus who has

been appointed. God has given proof of this to everyone by raising Christ fromthe dead.”

When they heard about the resurrectionfrom the dead, some began to ridiculePaul. However, others said, “We’ll hearfrom you about this again.” At that, Paulleft the council. Some people joinedhim and came to believe, includingDionysius, a member of the council onMars Hill, a woman named Damaris,and several others.

Easter contains 50 daysending on the great day of Pentecost (June 12th thisyear). It follows the Jewishtradition of the harvestfestival of Shavout thatbegins the 2nd night of Passover and continuesfor 50 days. Passover celebrates the Exodus;Shavout celebrates God’sgift of the Torah (and TenCommandments)! Easter day celebrates theResurrection; Pentecostcelebrates the Holy Spirit!

For next week, read Acts 1: 6-11



PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts;

Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit,Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Holy God, please take this money that we offer to you and turnit into ministry that matters in this world. We want to make adifference and this is one way that we reach out to the world andteach ourselves to be generous. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our God, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kindom come;

thy will be done on

earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil,

for thine is the kindom,

the power, and the glory forever.

Choral Amen.

CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY

HYMN NO. 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices TUNE NAME

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Introduction and Fugue on Materna Andrew Hackett

Today’s acolytes are

the Carlson Green Family

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Hennepin

Avenue

United

Methodist

Church

511 Groveland AveMinneapolis, MN

55403

612.871.5303

HENNEPIN

CHURCH

.ORG

Our Mission

To invite all peoples

on a spiritual journey

guided by scripture,

tradition, experience

and reason that leads

to a Christian faith

exemplified by loving

relationships with God,

all others, and ourselves.

Ministers

Every Member of Hennepin Church

Clergy

Bruce W. Robbins—Pastor; LeahRosso—Young Adults & HospitalitySally Johnson—Worship & SpirituaFormation; Christopher Jackson—Church Administration; PaulaColton—Youth Ministries; BobBrinkley—Pastoral VisitationWayne K. Clymer—Bishop inResidence; Richard D. Waggoner—Music Emeritus

Program Staff

Cynthia Ashley—Parish Nurse; AnnJ. Carlson—Dignity Center; KevinDahlen—Koinonia Manager; AndrewHackett—Organist; Kristyn Ebert—

Shared Ministry/Outreach; JackFistler—Legacy Giving; William HMathis—Music & Fine Arts; MaryMartin—Dignity Center VolunteersDana Neuhauser—Children’sMinistries; Daniel Pederson—Communications

Twin Cities

Superintendent

Elizabeth Lopez

Minnesota

Area Bishop

Sally Dyck

A RE YOU C URIOUS A BOUT H ENNEPIN C HURCH?Following this worship service, at about 10:35 AM, meet at the communion rail infront of the Sanctuary for a Church Tour. We welcome you to Hennepin Church today!

WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! Our hope is thatyou have a meaningful worship experience this morning that helpsyou live your life in the way of Christ. In order to get to know youbetter, we invite you to sign the Fellowship Pad at the end of your

pew and to join us for a free breakfast downstairs. (Just let the Breakfast Host knowyou are a guest or find your free breakfast card in the Welcome Bags that are hangingat either entrance). If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. We welcomenew insights, new questions, and new people!

The Sanctuary flowers for this Sunday are given by Miranda and

Paul Godfread in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary.

2011 Summer Devotional is in!

Our new devotional, “Tending the Garden of Your Soul” is now available!Get your copy at the entrance to the worship space or Reception Desk.

T endin g theGarden

of Y ou rSou l



Men’s Bible Fellowship. At 7:00 on

Friday mornings a group of men

gather for Bible study, conversation

and fellowship. All men are invited

to attend this lively discussion.

The Science & Faith Roundtable: If you’re interested in how science

and religion can be partners in the

quest for truth, this group may be

for you! June 23: Galileo Goes to

Jail and Other Myths about Science

and Religion edited by Ronald L.

Numbers.

Breakfast at Hennepin

Schedule Changes

Spring brings a number of changesto our usual Sunday breakfasts:

May 29 - Breakfast is not servedMemorial Weekend.

June 5 - Ad Council CongregationalMeeting at 11:30 AM, followed bya Lunch at 12 noon (no charge).

June 12 - Breakfast as usual (final oneof season).

June 19 - Open House at the Parsonage10:30—12:30 (since the one inDecember 2010 was snowed out —

let’s hope for no snow in June!)Watch your June !nSpire for further summer food and hospitality events

TendingtheGardenofYourSoul

May Hunger Offering: supports the

Minnesota Annual Conference Love

Offering for missions. This benefits

international, national, and local

mission projects and helps fund

Volunteers In Mission scholarships,including support for Haiti, new

immigrants and refugees in the U.S.,

and recovery ministries in Minnesota.

Your generosity to this offering will

transform many lives. Thank you.

Work with children: The Hennepin

Russia Partnership is looking for a

physical or occupational therapist

to work with children in Russia

who have cerebral palsy and severe

learning disabilities. Travel required.

See your June Inspire for moreinformation or contact Don Forster

at [email protected] or 952-920-

5389.

Dignity Center need sandwiches: The

freezer is nearly empty of sand-

wiches. Making sandwiches: a great

activity for an individual, family, or

group. Please put meat, cheese

between two pieces of bread. Put

sandwiches in individual baggies

and all back into the bread wrap-

per. Label with date and type of sandwich then Deliver to reception

desk at Hennepin. Also needed:

School Supplies. Many D.C. clients

are in school and need notebooks

and pocket folders. If you have

post-it notes, and yellow tablets,

these are useful too. Please bring to

the reception desk, labeled “For

Dignity Center.” Thanks!

ACOLYTE TRAINING

JUNE 11

Come one, come all — current and

former acolytes as well as all acolyte

“wannabes.” You are invited to atraining session on Saturday, June 11

at 10:00 AM in the Hennepin Church

Sanctuary. At this meeting, you can

ask questions and get comfortable

with this important ministry!

Summer Sunday

School Volunteers

Needed Summer Sunday school starts in a

couple weeks and we need your help!We’re expanding to three age groups

this summer and we need teachers.

Each age group will require two

volunteers per Sunday. The Preschool-

Kindergarten and the 1st-3rd grade

groups will focus on the Fruit of the

Spirit. The 4th and 5th grade group

will focus on making a difference in

the world and will do monthly hands-

on service projects. Volunteer for one

or several dates. Summer is a great

time to volunteer, especially if youhave other obligations throughout the

program year that take a break during

the summer. Make a difference in a

child’s life and have some fun while

you’re at it! Sign up at the Children’s

Ministry Table in Carlson Hall or you

may contact Dana Neuhauser at

[email protected].

W eekday Events G et Involved … Volunteer … Donate

Sunday SpirePrinted on 100% post-

consumer waste (PCW)

recycled office paper.

Please Recycle this bulletin! Please e m ail all information n n to

Please email all information [email protected] by 10:00 AMon Monday for the coming Sunday Spire, or drop off at church, attn:Daniel Pederson. Keeping yournote to 50 words helps out a lot!

HennepinChurch.org2011 School of Christian Mission

The annual United Methodist Women’s School of Christian Mission is coming up

in July. Join us at St. John’s University to learn about mission, be in “sistership”

with other Minnesota UMW women, and grow in

your own faith journey. Attend seminars on Joy to

the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity;

Haiti Mission Study: Challenges and Hope; and

The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and

Reconciliation. Registration forms and scholarship

requests are available in Carlson Hall.



T ODAY, M AY 29, 2011 8:30 - 9:00 HOLY COMMUNION BORDER CHAPEL

8:30 - 12:30 Coffee Fellowship Carlson Hall

8:45 - 12:30 Nursery / Child Care Rooms 101 & 103

9:00 - 10:00 SACRED JOURNEY ART GALLERY

9:30 - 10:30 FESTIVAL WORSHIP SANCTUARY

9:45 - 10:45 Preschool Age 3 Room 105

10:30 - 12:00 Seeds of Celebration Harrison Room

11:00 - 12:00 MANY VOICES BORDER CHAPEL

4:45 - 6:30 Community Meals Socail Hall

5:00 - 6:00 SUNDAY AT FIVE BORDER CHAPEL

5:00 - 7:00 UMYF (at Community Meals) Church of Youth

How Parking Can Equal Hospitality

At Hennepin, we like to reserve the east parking lot for first-time visitors,

families with young children, and people who have limited mobility or

need assistance. Instead of driving around the block looking for parking

every week, we encourage all people to take advantage of the 600 spaces

in the Walker Parking Ramp across the street. The ushers and front desk

receptionists have vouchers for you to use with your

parking ticket, or you can choose to contribute $1.

Climate-controlled, covered from weather, and just a short

walk across Hennepin/Lyndale, the ramp will give you

easy access to everything you need here at the church. Be

hospitable and selfish at the same time: park in the ramp!

MONDAY, M AY 30

Building Closed ~ Holiday

T UESDAY, M AY 318:30 AM Library Committee

W EDNESDAY, JUNE 19:00 AM Dignity Center—Open

11:45 AM Koinonia Partner Search5:30 PM Kjerringsleppets

T HURSDAY, JUNE 23:00 PM Labyrinth

F RIDAY, JUNE 37:00 AM Men’s Bible Fellowship9:00 AM Dignity Center—Open

10:00 AM Alanon

As summer approaches, your

group may shift its meeting

schedule. Please be sure to

confirm with Jodi your intentions

for summer room needs and

meeting plans. You may send

all calendar corrections and room

requests to Jodi Gustafson:

[email protected] 612-435-1325

We are a Caring Community

PASTORAL CARE: Please notify thechurch office if you, a family memberor any other church member areexperiencing illness, hospitalizationor another need for pastoral care.

CONGREGATIONAL JOYS AND CONCERNS

are posted each week in the PastoraCare section on the kiosk in CarlsonHall. Greeting cards for members in

need of cheer are available to sign atthe reception desk near the East Entry.

PACEM SINGERS are available to singto Hennepin members and friendsbringing comfort of favorite hymnsand songs to your surroundings.

DOWNTOWN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

www.mplsgriefsupport.com. 9:30 AMSaturday mornings May 7—Aug 27 aPlymouth Congregational Church, 1900Nicollet. June 4: Bob Albers shares“Grief and Shame.”

H ENNEPIN C HURCH

Thank You

For your

Support!

Gratitude for your Giving

and Continued Support

At the end of April, the Operating Budget Income Received in each of the past three years has amounted to:

2011—32% of Budget2010—34% of Budget2009—32% of Budget

Vacation Bible School

August 15-19

Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Prince

For ages 3—completed 5th Grade

B REAKFAST AT H ENNEPIN << See schedule on previouspage for the latest updates. Todaythere is no Breakfast at Hennepindue to the Holiday Weekend. On

June 5 we’ll have a Lunch at 12:00after our congregational meeting.

Building Closings

The Church will be closed on

Monday May 30, in observance of

the holiday. Also, because of a major

electrical upgrade in the neighborhood

of the church, the church will close

at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 27. The

building will reopen on Saturday,

May 28 as needed and possible. The

Church will be open fully on Sunday,

May 29.

Community Meals

Today, volunteers and guests alike

will spend time on the Memorial

weekend either enjoying or serving a

delicious meal. Oddly enough, we

have been the 5th Sunday in May,

Memorial weekend meal for the last 3

years! We are blessed by all who

share it with us.



THRIVE!June 5, 12

at 11:00 AM

Bring happiness,or find happinessat the “Thrive”book Study classon June 5th and June 12th at11:00 AM in theLongfellow room. “Thrive” author,Dan Buettner digs deeper into severalcities around the world that areknown to live the happiest lifestyleson earth. Let’s explore the happinesspossibilities together. See you there!

BIBLE STUDY 2011:

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN JUNE 5 — AUG 21, 11:00 AM

LED BY BRUCE ROBBINS

For some, John’s gospel is a weightytheological tome; for others it is theessence of Christianity, full of signsand glories. Each week’s study will beindependent of others. People arewelcome to come and go as theyplease. Bring a Bible! Note: No class

on June 26.

RING THEM BELLS!JUNE 19 AND 26, 11:00 AM

LED BY BILL MATHIS

Always wanted to find out what it’slike to play in the Hennepin Chime?Tried playing bells before and hadfun (or didn’t but would like to give itanother go)? Join Bill for a hands-onexperience with handbells. Noexperience necessary — just show up!

Summer Funfor Families

It might not feel like it, but summer isaround the corner! Visit the Children’sMinistries table today in Carlson Hall!Earth Camp at Koininia is July 25th -28th. Vacation Bible School will beheld 9 am - 12 noon on August 15th-19th. Registration materials and moreinformation available this month inCarlson Hall, and on Education Wingbulletin boards.

We Need You!

Do you want to makesure that Hennepin

Church is the friendliestplace around? Do youlike to meet new people?Do you want this community to beknown for welcoming ALL people?

Then we need you! In the Mayissue of !nSpire, there is an articleabout some of the changes that arehappening in the Greeting and Usher-ing positions of the church. Pleaseread the article and contact one of usimmediately to volunteer in a newway. David: [email protected];

Leah: [email protected] or 612-435-1301. Whatever your age, gender orfamily status, we need you in order tomake this church a truly welcomingplace!

RECONCILING

MINISTRIES

June is Reconciling Month atHennepin Church. On Sunday, June12 the Reconciling Committee willprovide flowers for the 9:30 worship.

That day we will meet in the DorcasAlcove at 10:45 AM for our lastbrunch until the fall, followed by ourcommittee meeting at 12:00 Noon.

Twin Cities Pride Weekend is June25 and 26. Hennepin will be helpingstaff the MN Reconciling and Down-town Congregations’ booths in LoringPark. If you can give 2 hours, sign upby emailing [email protected] or seehttp://doodle.com/4wucfi9d5ixp6ze4and state the time period you prefer.

Action Alert

The Hennepin Church Peace Through Justice Committee wants YOU to havea chance to tell state Representatives& Senators in Washington to shiftFederal dollars from the Departmentof Defense to meeting the essentialneeds of all of us. Pick up a ResoltionStudy Paper in Carlson Hall today orread it on our website. Be prepared tosign the resolution on Sunday, June4th.

Minnesota Annual

Conference

June 1-3 the Minnesota AnnualConference of the UMC will meet inSt. Cloud, with your five clergyattending (Bruce, Sally, Leah, Paula,and Chris) as well as lay members, Janelle Vaubel, Mary Mensheha,Kristyn Ebert, Karen Andrew and LarryDunbar. Other Hennepin membersattend as students, retired and affiliatedclergy, and lay conference leaders.Please be in prayer for us—one of theduties is to elect 2012 delegates toGeneral and Jurisdictional Conference.

Bike Bonanza

Weekend

Saturday, June 4, from 9-12 in ourparking lot, donate your gently usedadult bike. A special need is bikes fortall men. Bikes collected will be givento guests of outreach programs atDCEH congregations. Questions? CallKristyn at 612-871-5303. Sunday, June5 at 12:30 PM, join the Interfaith BikeBlessing on the lawn of the Basilica of

St. Mary. After that we’ll head out fora bike ride! Questions? Call Julia at612-317-3413.

Dignity Center

Volunteer Brunch

Any volunteer with the Dignity Centeris invited to our Volunteer Recognitionbrunch in the Dossal Alcove off theSocial Hall on June 12 at 10:00 AMCome, be thanked and celebrated!Email Mary Martin if you will becoming: [email protected].

Sign up now for

UM Night at the Twins

Thurs, July 21, 7 pm vs Detroit. $25per ticket (home plate view, and partof your ticket price is a donation tothe UM fight against worldwidemalaria!). Make your check payableto HAUMC and deliver it directly toChris Jackson. Your check is yourregistration. You may also sign-up tocarpool from the church at 6 pm.

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