CONNECTING WITH GOD IN A NEW WAY:
LET’S CREATE PRAYER BEADS TOGETHER
Did you know that the word bead derives from bede, which means prayer? While perhaps not a daily part of everyone’s faith life together, the connection between prayer and beads is timeless.
Perhaps most commonly recognized as a rosary in the Catholic tradition, Prayer beads are actually an integral part of many faith traditions ranging from Buddhism to Judaism to many Christian traditions.
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As part of our year long exploration of prayer and relationship with God and each other, ECLC’s Prayer Partners invite the whole congregation to join us in learning about this tradition together on Sunday during the Adult Forum. We’ll explore the various meanings, experience new forms of prayer, and create our own prayer beads to take home. Prayer beads can provide a tangible reminder and guide for prayer, or simply make a wonderful gift to remind someone you are praying for them.
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THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1
8:15 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Fellowship time with coffee and treats
9:30 a.m. Caring for Creation
9:30 a.m. Hands to Hands Knitters
9:45 a.m. Sunday School-Age 3 through grade 12
9:45 a.m. Adult Forum: Prayer Beads
11:00 a.m. Worship
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WORSHIP WITH ECLC
COMMUNION HELPERS NEEDED SUNDAY: A communion server is needed for the 8:15 or the 11am worship service this Sunday and a communion prep/cleanup volunteer is needed for the 11am service. Please contact Lauren at lmorsewendt@eclc.org if you can help!
HANDS TO HANDS KNITTERS Hands to Hands knitters and crocheters are meeting next Sunday, February 1 in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring your knitting or look through our collection of free patterns and yarn for a new project. Everyone and all skill levels are welcome.
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LEARN WITH ECLC
ADULT FORUMS:
~ February 1: Prayer Beads: Come together for a discussion on prayer as we explore a form of prayer that might be new to you: Prayer Beads. Sometimes referred to as the Lutheran Rosary, we'll create prayer beads that you can take home with you.
~ February 8: Don Samuels will be with us to speak about "Invisible Privilege," the things that "we" all take for granted and rarely or never consider as we go about our lives.
DREAMING ABOUT 66 WEST? SEE HOUSING BECOME A REALITY! Wondering what 66 West will look like? Curious what kind of services are provided and what skills are needed for volunteers once it opens? Tour Nicollet Square, Beacon’s similar building for homeless youth in Minneapolis, located at 3710 Nicollet Ave S. The next tour is Tuesday, February 3rd from 5-6pm. Email Lauren at lmorsewendt@eclc.org to join the group!
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SERVE WITH ECLC
VEAP FOOD PACKERS NEEDED: On Wednesday, February 4, ECLCers will sort and pack food donations in the VEAP warehouse from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Located in Bloomington; this is the largest food shelf in the state and needs thousands of volunteers to give away tons of food each day. Email Lauren at lmorsewendt@eclc.org to sign up to serve.
RENEWABLE ENERGY NEEDS ADVOCATES AT THE CAPITOL Join ECLC and groups from across the state to advocate for higher renewable energy standards in MN through the Clean Energy & Jobs coalition on Monday, February 2 beginning at 10:00 a.m. We will learn the ins and outs of renewable energy; meet in small groups with our state legislators to talk about environmental justice. You don’t need to be an expert, just passionate for creation. Email Lauren at lmorsewendt@eclc.org to join her for this massive Day on the Hill.
FELLOWSHIP WITH ECLC
LEARN TO MAKE EL SALVADORAN PUPUSAS We’re all dreaming of the warmth of El Salvador in the midst of our brutal winters. Come to ECLC on Tuesday, February 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. while we learn to make pupusas and enjoy eating them together and sharing stories from our partners in El Salvador. This social event will leave you stuffed! Optional $5 donation to pay for the cost of food. RSVP to Lauren at lmorsewendt@eclc.org
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GIVE WITH ECLC
AVENUES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH OPEN HOUSE: Longtime ECLC partner, Avenues for Homeless Youth, is expanding with a new shelter and transitioning housing facility in Brooklyn Park! You’ve invited to tour this much needed building on Saturday, January 31 between 1:00-4:00 p.m. at 7210 76th Ave N in Brooklyn Park. Avenues is working hard to create more homes for formerly homeless youth…no RSVP needed, go check out what their incredible partnerships have created!
ERIK’S RANCH & RETREAT OPENS ALTERNATIVE HOTEL IN EDINA: Over the years, ECLCers have benefitted from taking unique tours with residents of Erik’s Ranch & Retreat, an Edina based program for young adults thriving with autism. Now, Erik’s Ranch & Retreat has opened a boutique hotel in Edina (off of York & Hwy 62) which provides job training for its residents, who run and maintain the hotel. Check it out for your future guests at http://eriksranch.org/
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