June WCCO Channel 4 has a regular news segment called “Good Question.” Viewers submit questions about a current topic or trend in the community and the news reporter then does his or her best to answer that question. What a great idea! Asking questions and looking for answers is the way that we learn. The same thing is true when it comes to our faith. We learn by asking questions. In Jesus’ interactions with people, he was asked many questions. People were trying to make sense of what Jesus was doing and how it fit into God’s work in the world. When I teach confirmation, the kids are full of questions. And I love it! They want to understand what it means to be a Christian in this world. This summer I want to take that mentality congregation-wide. I’ve asked you to submit some of the lingering questions you have about God, the Bible and faith. And then each Sunday, I’m going to do my best to answer one of those questions. And then at the end of the summer, I’m hoping to do an “open mic” Q&A so that Summer Sunday Schedule 9 AM Worship 10 AM Fellowship 16898 Michael Ave Hastings, MN 55033 www.hopeofhastings.com Church: (651) 480-2273 Preschool: (651) 480- 2417 [email protected]om dceintern@hopeofhasting s.com
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June 2016
WCCO Channel 4 has a regular news segment called “Good Question.” Viewers submit questions about a current topic or trend in the community and the news reporter then does his or her best to answer that question. What a great idea! Asking questions and looking for answers is the way that we learn. The same thing is true when it comes to our faith. We learn by asking questions. In Jesus’ interactions with people, he was asked many questions. People were trying to make sense of what Jesus was doing and how it fit into God’s work in the world. When I teach confirmation, the kids are full of questions. And I love it! They want to understand what it means to be a Christian in this world.
This summer I want to take that mentality congregation-wide. I’ve asked you to submit some of the lingering questions you have about God, the Bible and faith. And then each Sunday, I’m going to do my best to answer one of those questions. And then at the end of the summer, I’m hoping to do an “open mic” Q&A so that we can answer all of those questions that you didn’t get to ask or that we didn’t cover during this series. Here’s what I believe: a good question deserves a good answer. So, what are your questions? Pastor Josh
Our Confirmation students wrapped up their year by playing some fun
“Minute to Win It” games! Here they are trying to get a cookie from their
forehead to their mouth… it was quite entertaining to watch!
Mark Your Calendar!
June 5VBS registrations due
June 15Youth-Prepping for the parade. Make parade
float & enjoy pizza 6:00 PM
June 27-July 1VBS Day Camp
From the DCE Intern
Our Sunday School year came to an end this month and boy, what a fun year it has been learning more about our faith and Jesus!
As we look forward to June, one big thing sticks out… VBS!!! We are so excited to have Camp Omega counselors help us lead our VBS this summer. Are you able to help out in some way? We are in need of youth (grade 6-12) helpers and adult volunteers to help with the preschool class and snack time. Talk to Leah to find out more information. And don’t forget to tell your family and friends about this fun, Jesus-filled, FREE week of VBS!
From the Director…
As our school year wraps up, our classes always enjoy a few field trips!
This year, the Tuesday/ Thursday classes visited Daily Bread Farm in Prescott, where they saw some animals and learned about growing crops.
Later in the month, our 4s class took a trip to Como Zoo to see the animals and understand more about the work of a zookeeper.
We are always so grateful for the opportunities to visit off-site locations, and for the support of parent chaperones on these trips – what fun learning opportunities for all!
Learning about sand snakes at Como Zoo
Looking at the chickens at Daily Bread Farm
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Jane CollinsMember since 1998 (founding member)Family: Married to Greg since 1974; five adult children (Nathan, Adam, Grant, Logan, Sallie) and three grandchildren (Owen, Madeline, Kate).Profession: Retired after 26 years as a medical technologist. Presently treasurer at Collins Wealth Management, mom and grandmaEducation: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Microbiology from NDSUHobbies: Gardening, coupon clipping, horseback ridingChurch leadership or involvement: Past financial secretary, stewardship, evangelism, Sunday School teacher. Presently a Scripture reader, garden coordinator and Scrip fundraiser coordinator for the youth groupCommunity involvement: Meals on Wheels driverOne thing some people don’t know about me: Completed grades 1-7 at the same one-room country school in North Dakota that my father and grandfather attended – complete with outhouses, Red Wing Crock water cooler and a wood burning stove.A favorite Bible verse: “This is the day that the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).One thing that has helped me grow in my faith: Intentional prayer and conversation with God, along with some life experiences, which at the time I couldn't understand but, looking
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Ruth KnightMember since 2011Family: Two adult sons: Michael and Rob. Two grandchildren: Joel and Anna.Education: Degree in elementary education with a library science minor (St. Cloud State University). Church leadership or involvement: Board of Education, Sunday School teacher. Young children are my passion. I’ve been teaching first and second grade Sunday school for the past four years.One thing some people don’t know about me: I tutor struggling readers who are in first and second grade at no cost. I have room for one more student this summer.A favorite Bible verse: From Ephesians 4: “…may God implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called with all humility and gentleness, with patience showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”One thing that has helped me grow in my faith: Studying God’s Word with other believers, and praying for and with others. Both have helped me to grow in my faith.
Hastings Happening
s As a church, if we want the community to come to us, we’ve got to be in the community first. This new section of the newsletter will give you some ways to do that! Why not get to know others in our community?
Hastings Riverwalk is now open! Take a stroll downtown at the new Riverwalk. The Rotary Pavilion and the surrounding Levee Park celebrated their grand opening May 26th.
Alexis Bailey Vineyard Open House (June 3-5, 10-12). Take along a picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Wine tasting $10 per person and includes a souvenir glass.
Hobgoblin – Just south of Hastings you'll find Hobgoblin located off HWY 61 and County Rd 19 in Red Wing. Gary Stone, a former cabinet maker, found a passion for making musical instruments and opened this unique business 25 years ago making Dulcimers & Harps. http://www.stoneyend.com/
Hastings Rivertown Days starts July 15th Extreme Sandbox – the Twin Cities #1 rated
attraction is in our own backyard. Owner/Family man Randy Stenger followed his dream and started a business that was recently featured on the ABC show Shark Tank. They strongly support the local community by helping local high schools with offering tours and camps for teens exploring the construction industry careers.
Carpenter Nature Center – June 24 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM join CNC’s expert bird banders as they catch, band and release songbirds on our MN campus. Donations of birdseed are greatly appreciated in lieu of a program fee.
Spotlight on Service
Have you ever considered serving on our altar guild? Every week, these women make sure that the worship and altar space is prepared for baptisms, communion, and other celebrations in our church. Contact Mavis Tuttle to become
Serving in our Community
Many of the organizations in the Hastings community need your help. This month why not consider volunteering at Hastings Family Service. Check out their website: http://www.hastingsfamilyservice.org/volunteer.html. Do it alone or invite
At our preschool graduation the kids sing one of their favorites, “Lord, I Lift Your Name
on High.”
Here is a word game that's fun to play while you're waiting. Think of a long word or short phrase, then write down as many words as you can from the letters within the word. From the word "stewardship" you can make "ship", "draw", 'sew", and more.But that's only one way of looking at stewardship. Try thinking of it as a game some time, and see how many different ways you can "play" it. For food drives, besides donating canned goods, you could volunteer to take them to the local food pantry. To help Sunday School, perhaps you could help Mr. Bruce and Aaron and play the guitar or another instrument... or even cover the absence of a Sunday School teacher. You can pick an area of the church – lets says the kitchen... and organize the cupboards like you would at home. You see, stewardship takes on many different shapes and forms.To help our church reach more people you could look into ways to spread the word of the gospel and our church to others in the community. The possibilities are many, even if we’re not that big of a church. So the next time you have a minute, see if God will inspire you with some new way to give.
Greg Collins, Stewardship Chairman
Date Worship Sunday School
Bible Study Offering
Apr 24 115 32 n/a $4,398.00 May 1 117 33 19 $3,396.00 May 8 141 37 15 $3,550.00 May 15 147 n/a n/a $2,695.00 May 22 145 n/a n/a $3,802.00
Monthly average 132 35 17 $3,360.75
Parker Anselment flashed his smile as he was baptized on
Mother’s Day!
Get used to this new face – DCE Kristi Bauer will be joining us in
August!
Not one, but two baptisms on May 1! Cousins LorLei and Kyler were welcomed
