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House of HopeAdult Education Fall 2018September 16State of the ChurchRev. Andrew McDonaldSeptember 23Gothic Architectureand House of HopeJeanne KildeJeanne Kilde is a professor of ReligiousStudies and Classical and Near EasternStudies at the University of Minnesota.She specializes in religious architectureand sacred space. Kilde argues thatchurch architecture is not shaped byreligion but that in fact architecture canshape religion.September 30October 7Celtic SpiritualPilgrimage to IrelandParticipants from the trip will be on handto share their experiences as pilgrims inIreland.October 14Women, Gender, andEarly Church Susanna DrakeSusanna is a professor of religiousstudies at Macalester College with afocus in early Christianity, biblicalstudies, and Women’s, Gender, andSexuality Studies.October 23 Betty FolliardTrying to find a spiritual base in thesecrazy, pressurized days? Feeling a bitalone with that? That’s where SundayExchange comes in. It’s a rare opportunity to sit down with a cup of coffee anda few other folks and talk honestly abouthow our inner and outer lives are working in the real world.Betty is the founder of the ERA, anorganization that strives to pass EqualRights Amendments into our state andnational constitutions. This past year,along with 18 other Presbyterians, sheattended the 62nd session of NATO’sCommission on the Status of Women.Folliard has future aspirations of increasing women’s access and proximity toleaders.We talk about things like:October 30Sunday Exchange What keeps me awake at night?“Do good to those who persecuteyou?” In theory, yes. But in practice?A guy on the corner has a sign asking for help. What’s right? What’senough?When you’re on shaky ground, howand where do you look for somehelp?Come see how Sunday Exchange works.The question that hour will be: Has yourfaith life changed in any way in the pastyear? How are you feeling about that?No preparation needed. Just come to theAssembly Room, pick up a cookie, andenjoy. If you have children, they can stayin childcare.Dietrich BonhoefferStephen BrachlowStephen is a retired professor of spirituality at Baptist Theological Seminary inRichmond Virginia, and the author of TheCommunion of Saints: Radical Puritan andSeparatist Ecclesiology 1570-1625 (OxfordTheology and Religion Monographs).November 4Dementia, Caregiving,and the Church Julie NygrenJulie is a member of the PresbyteryDisabilities Task Force with focuses indementia and caregiving and how thatplays into the role of the church.Sunday–WeekdayConnectionsSeptember 25 6 p.m.Jan Parkman worked in special education for 34 years in the St. Paul Public Schools, a time of changing expectations for kids with dis- abilities.Since her retirement, she has beena consultant on learning disabilitiesto the Minnesota De- partment ofEducation. Jan joined House of Hopein 1981 and cur- rently serves as adeacon. She and her husband, Jeff,have two grown daughters.Save the dates: October 30, 2018 January 29, 2019 February 26, 2019 March 26, 2019HOH women and their guests arewelcome. Look for our table outsidethe Kirk Parlour after worship beginning September 23 to register orreserve your spot through the churchoffice. 25 per person.Great DecisionsSeptember 11 4 p.m.South Africa’sFragile DemocracyGary PrevostThe African National Congress partyhas governed South Africa since theend of apartheid in 1994. The question that will determine the futureof South Africa is whether its democratic institutions and norms canwithstand the pressures of personalities, individuals, and political parties.South Africa remains the mostimportant regional power in southern Africa. What are the prospects fora closer relationship between SouthAfrica and the U.S. under the currentadministration?Gary Prevost is a professor of politicalscience and international relationsat the College of St. Benedict and St.John’s University.

Jeff Foels CelebrationGod of our days, in your love, the community in Christ holds, evenat the crossroads of change. Thank you Holy One, for Jeff’s sojournamong us as youth director and pastor. We send him on, nowordained, now a husband, now an expectant father. We send himwith gratitude for his ministry and the unique and good naturedway he shared his life and his heart and his faith. We ask you tobless and keep Kelly, Jeff, and Baby Foels as we part—and that youwould remind them occasionally of our continued love.—Rev. Julia CarlsonCommunityGarden UpdateThe harvest season is upon us. InJuly, volunteers delivered 56 poundsof fresh produce to the NeighborhoodHouse food shelf. Two Middle SchoolMission Days focused on theCommunity Garden. They collected63 pounds of food and brought itto Neighborhood House.Fresh vegetable deliveries havein- cluded lots of cucumbers andcarrots, and green beans. Also includedthis month were dill, jalapeñopeppers, a few small tomatoes,onions, and beets. Lots of tomatoesare ripening, along with more bushbeans, and more cucumbers. Thetomatillos look great.We are entering peak productionseason. Weeding needs will be selfevident. If you have time and energy,please contact Elizabeth Karre,houseofhopegarden@gmail.com.Prior CrossingHouse of Hope CommitteeForming for 2018–2019If you are interested in helping withmeeting needs at Prior Crossing, pleaseemail Caroline Stone at chws@mac.com.We continue to collect and deliver foodfor the pantry at Prior Crossing. Ourcommittee creates social events to hostat Prior Crossing and helps deliver closetcollections from the white bin in theAssembly Room. It’s, come one come all,and there’s always room for more peopleon our committee. Thank you.Gardening at Prior CrossingThis spring, we funded replanting thegarden beds at Prior Crossing. Our goalwas to have residents tend them, but atthis point it seems the residents eitherdon’t have the knowledge or motivationto do it. So, we are searching for someone to weed, water, and harvest once aweek until the end of September. Youmight be that person.Thank you for your contributions toMission Outreach that help makethese projects and activities possible.

Children, Youth& Family ProgrammingChildren in WorshipChildren are always welcome in theSanctuary. Children’s bulletins andcrayons are available at all Sanctuaryentrances.Sunday Morning Story TimeBeginning September 16, infantsthrough five years old and their parentsare invited to join us for an interactivestory time on Sunday mornings from9:15–9:45 a.m. in Room 8. Meet theChildren’s Ministry staff and get toknow other families during this timeof fellowship and fun.Birth–2 yearsWe provide a space where our littlestones can be cared for while engaging inearly childhood faith formation, usingthe Frolic Nursery curriculum. Nurserycare is available from 9:45 a.m.–12 p.m. inan adjoined space in Room 8. To help usbest care for your child send in a labeledbag with a change of clothes, diapers,bottle or sippy cup, pacifier, and snack (ifapplicable).Preschool–PreKChildren in preschool through prekindergarten are invited to explore theirfaith through play, art, music, and stories,as they engage in the Frolic Preschoolcurriculum. This class is open from 9:45a.m.–12 p.m. in Room 2. To help us bestserve your child send in a labeled bagwith a full change of clothes.Tween TransitionsGrades 4 through 6 are invited to furthertheir faith development in Tween Transitions from 10:15–11:15 a.m. This group ismostly conversation-based and willexplore Scripture and church seasonsmore in depth, learning to put their faithinto practice. The group meets in theTween Lounge in Room 7.Creative ExpressionsKindergarten through grade 5 are invitedto join us in Room 4 for a visual arts-basedprogram from 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. We willexplore a variety of media. Note that notall materials are washable, but we will doour best to keep children clean by staying organized and wearing art smocks.September Tweens EventGrades 4 through 6 are invited to join usat House of Hope on Friday, September14, from 6–8 p.m. for an evening of fun,fellowship, and service. We will assist inthe House of Hope Community Garden, create “explosive” art for the TweenLounge, and enjoy walking tacos. Bring 5 for dinner and as many friends as youlike. RSVP to Kiera Stegall at KieraS@hohchurch.org by Wednesday, September12, at 8 p.m.Rally Sunday invitationAfter the Time for Children, we invite children to meet their teachers, reconnectwith their peers, and enjoy a morning offun in their new Sunday school rooms.Following worship, everyone is invited tothe Rally Sunday party on the front lawn,including face painting, rock wall climbing, inflatable bounce house and slide,9-square, lunch, ice cream, and mor.Staff and VolunteersWith so many new ministry offerings forchildren and families we are excited towelcome a loving and knowledgeableteam of staff and volunteers.Infants–toddlers: Miller Shor,Lelia Ellison, Ray Dean, Isi SoltermannPreschool–PreK: Julie Jacobsen,Quinn Nelson, Caroline Stone(Two more volunteers are needed.)Kindergarten–Grade 1: Kelsea Gilliland,Riley VanderhaarGrades 2–3: Dixie Brachlow, Leslie Erickson, Marilyn Knudsen, Kiera Stegall, EllieVanderhaarGrades 4–6: Kiera Stegall, Chris Tabisz,Finn PopeSunday StudioKindergarten through grade 3 are invitedto Sunday Studio from 10:15–11:15a.m. Inspired by stories and materialsfrom the Godly Play curriculum, youngelementary-age children will learn aboutthe church calendar, worship sacraments,stories in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, and other people of faith. Duringthis time, children will build communitythrough conversations, group activities,games, and art. Sunday Studio is offeredin the following locations:Room 4: Kindergarten and Grade 1Room 5: Grades 2 and 3Youth Mission TripTwenty-five House of Hope members,including 12 adults and 13 youthtraveled to Zacapa, Zacapa, Guatemala(not a typo) from July 8 through July 14.Ready to meet new people and helpwherever God calls us!We visited the mountain villageLampacoy, where we painted theirchurch and installed four Onil stoves inhomes. Our experience in the mountainsof Guatemala was breathtaking for all.We also visited the village of Tablones,where we installed four more stoves. Thefamilies were extremely thankful and theprayers together after completing eachinstallation were incredibly powerful.We will display photos from our tripin the Cloister Gallery this fall. Thankyou for supporting the mission outreachefforts of House of Hope youth.

Choir SchoolDo you know a child wholoves to sing? Come make ajoyful noise with the Houseof Hope Choir School. Newchoristers are welcome to join nowthrough September. We welcome allchildren PreK-Grade 12 and previousmusical training is not required.Visit hohchurch.org/choir-school for moreinformation. Contact Choir School DirectorSofia Ardalan at SofiaA@hohchurch.orgfor more information.Save the DateDarlene Thorud,Crop-Art ArtistJuly 31–September 24(extended dates)HarvestofHope BashSunday, October 14 11:15 a.mJoin us to support House ofHope’s mission outreach efforts.Light lunch reception.Kids welcome.In anticipation of this year’s Minnesota StateFair (August 23–September 3) the CloisterArt Gallery is pleased to feature awardwinning crop-art artist Darlene Thorud. Planto visit the Agriculture Building at this year’sState Fair to see the crop art entries.

THEPeriodicals Postage Paid atTwin Cities, MNTHE ANCHOR (Pub. No. 011-331)is published monthly except in August by theHouse of Hope Presbyterian Church,797 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul MN 55105-3392POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:THE ANCHOR, 797 Summit AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105-3392National Night Out 2018a Success!National Night Out 2018 was an amazing success.Wonderful weather and excellent HOH staff and volunteerteamwork made it an enjoyable evening. It was the largestcrowd we’ve had—more than 300 people stopped by overthe evening. We enjoyed a carillon concert by DaveJohnson, a demonstration by the Fire Department, anda wonderful drum and dance performance by Heart andSoul Academy, complete with audience participation.It was a wonderful gathering of the neighborhoodinclud- ing Ujamaa Place, YWCA Transitional HousingProgram, Women’s Advocates, Jeremiah Project, PriorCrossing, law enforcement, and elected officials.Thank you to all of the many volunteers and Houseof Hope members who donated and supported theevent. We couldn’t do it without you.PHONE: (651) 227-6311 FAX: (651) 227-9969www.hohchurch.org hoh@hohchurch.org

A Few Thoughts on Centering Prayer Stephen Brachlow Centering Prayer is a prayer of rest, a prayer of our resting in the arms of God much like a trusting child who is