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The primary activity of the early church was one-anothering one another — Andy Stanley
Did you know the words “one another” are used 59 times in the New Testament? “Love one another.” “Forgive one another.” “Regard one another as more important than yourselves.” And the list goes on… How we relate to one another has to power to transform ourselves, our relationships, our systems, and our world. This Fall as we continue to make sense of life and community amidst the pandemic and as our nation prepares for the November elections, these instructions for how to be in relationship with one another seem especially important. Join us for worship this fall as we reconnect to the age-old Christian practice of one-anothering one another!
Week 1 – September 13 – Rally Sunday – LOVE ONE ANOTHER
We begin our fall worship series One Another by exploring the command to “love” one another. This command appears 16 times in the New Testament. This teaching and all the one another commands were foundational to early Christian communities. As preacher Andy Stanley said, “The primary activity of the early church was one-anothering one another.” So what does it look like for us today to love one another in the midst of the pandemic? How are we called to be community in and outside of our church when our in-person contact is minimal?
Week 2 – September 20 – BUILD UP ONE ANOTHER
Most of our national discourse often seems to be about tearing down one another, especially in the midst of election season. The Apostle Paul call us to just the opposite, rather to use our words to build up one another. The word encourage means to give courage, hope, or confidence. The world would be a very different place if more of our energy went to building one another up. Even small doses of encouragement can have a big impact. What encouragement do you need to hear right now? And what kind of building up can you offer to others? As we’ll discover in worship today, it’s likely that what you need to hear, and what others need to hear from you are very similar.
Week 3 – September 27 FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER
We all want to be forgiven. When it comes to our own failures and shortcomings, we think that forgiveness is a mighty fine idea. However, when someone else has hurt us, betrayed us, talked behind our backs, then we’re not so keen on forgiveness. Forgiveness is not easy, that’s probably why there are so many scripture passages that try to teach us how to forgive. Our worship today focuses on the power of forgiveness to restore us to right relationship with God and one another.
Week 4 – October 4 PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
In worship this week we look at the power of confession and prayer in all areas of life. Prayer is not only for physical needs, but is even better when focused on emotional, relational, and spiritual needs. Praying for one another is a powerful way to connect and build relationships.
Week 5- October 11 –BEAR WITH ONE ANOTHER
The invitation to bear with one another is an invitation to solidarity. Jesus teaches us what it looks like to live in solidarity with others – to value our fellow human beings and respect who they are as individuals. In our world today, the many situations of inequality, poverty, and injustice, are signs not only of a profound lack of community, but also of the absence of a culture of solidarity. In worship today, we take a look at how this pandemic moment and the upcoming election offer us an opportunity to act in solidarity with the most vulnerable among us.
Week 6 – October 18 – BEAR ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS (Empathy)
Paul teaches that we have mutual responsibility for one another. “Bear one another’s burdens,” he says, “and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Paul is inviting us to the modern-day practice of empathy – meaning to connect with another person and walk in their shoes. Our challenge this week is learning how to have empathy for people from very different backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
Week 7 – October 25 SERVE ONE ANOTHER (Compassion)
The call to serve one another takes empathy to the next step: compassion. Compassion is when our feelings for the pain and suffering of one another also include the desire to help relieve their suffering. In worship this week we explore how compassion becomes a call to action – a call to serve one another.
Week 8 Nov 1 – All Saints Day – STIR UP ONE ANOTHER
Our one-anothering journey ends with the call to stir up one another to love and good works. On this All Saints Day let us celebrate and remember those Saints who stirred up good in our lives, and honor their legacy through a commitment to doing the same for others. As the election nears, how we will use our vote to do right by one another?
Hamline Dining Hall Launches “Taste of Hamline” Fundraiser for Emma Norton and The Sheridan Story In Lieu of Minnesota State Fair
Hamline Church Dining Hall recently announced its “Taste of Hamline” fundraiser, benefitting local nonprofits Emma Norton and The Sheridan Story. Hamline Church’s Community Brick Oven and State Fair Dining Hall are teaming up to serve fan favorites, Hamline Hamloaf and State Fair Swedish Meatballs.
Food pre-orders will be taken through Friday, Aug. 21 and pickup will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamline Church (1514 Englewood Avenue in St. Paul).
Pre-orders can be placed at https://forms.gle/mQfGkxumyouX2hjMA.
Emma Norton recently honored their long-standing relationship with the Hamline United Methodist Church with the 2020 Champion Award at their virtual Opening Doors Gala last month.
The Hamline Church Dining Hall, celebrating their 123rd year, is the oldest food concession at the Minnesota State Fair and is one of only two church dining halls still in operation. Located two blocks from the Dan Patch entrance, the Hamline Dining Hall was started by a group of church women in 1897 and is now run by more than 250 volunteers throughout the twelve days of the fair who put in more than 3,000 hours serving around 20,000 meals each year.
Each year a part Hamline Church’s Dining Hall proceeds are used to support local non-profit partners. Rev. Mariah Tollgaard, Lead Pastor of Hamline Church said, “Even though the MN State Fair isn’t being held this year, we want to make sure that we fulfill our commitment to support the vital work of Emma Norton Services and The Sheridan Story especially as the need for their services have increased amidst the pandemic. The Taste of Hamline is an opportunity to show love to our neighbors and a way to get a taste of some of the best state fair food!”
About Emma Norton
Emma Norton, founded in 1917, is a nonprofit organization that ensures that hundreds of women, individuals, and families who have experienced homelessness and the additional challenges of chemical dependency, mental health, or a chronic health condition, have a safe, supportive, and affordable home from which to grow and thrive. Emma Norton provides affordable housing, basic needs, and support services in an environment that fosters stability, encourages personal growth, and builds community. For more information, please visit www.emmanorton.org.
About The Sheridan Story
Based in Roseville, Minnesota, The Sheridan Story focuses on the food gaps when children aren’t able to receive free and reduced meal programs. The organization provides weekend and other food gap programs serving over 10,000 children across 300 locations. For more information, please visit www.thesheridanstory.org.