Recent E-Newsletters

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”Ecclesiastes 3:1 HHYD Banquet Hospitality House Youth Development had our Annual Fall Banquet on Sunday October 22, at the Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom. The theme was, “There is a time for everything”. We had a wonderful time celebrating HHYD’s successes with 277 guests. Thank you to our keynote speaker Brett McNeal, District Assistant Director of Athletics (MPS), emcee Mike Max (WCCO), and all our guests. The event was a success all around with great food and fellowship. The funds raised will go towards our much needed academic, athletic, community outreach programs. We would like to offer our heartfelt THANK YOU, to all our sponsors, Cornwell Companies LLC, Bremer Bank, KTIS, Liberty Packing Twin Cities an LDI Company, National Christian Foundation – Twin Cities and HealthEZ. We are thankful to all those that could not attend but contributed financially and prayed for the event. If you were unable to attend and want to donate, we are still excepting donations toward our $190,000 goal. We are close, and you could be the one to help us make it! Gym Re-opening THANK YOU to the MN Timberwolves, MN Lynx,

The Kids are Back!Our After-School program started on September 5th and is going strong again. The children are learning the Lord’s prayer this Fall season. The following are some of the scriptures they are studying in hope that it will carry through every season of life: This, then, is how you should pray:“‘Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,10 your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Matthew 6:9-10 Back to School Activities September 5th was the first day of school, the children returned to HHYD and we have been learning and having fun ever since. JE Dunn and the Minneapolis 4th Precinct donated backpacks and school supplies to ease the financial burdens our parents face when preparing their children to go back to school. Thank you JE Dunn and 4th Precinct for impacting the parents and students of the Northside. The children were excited to receive the gifts. One child even thought she was given the backpack just to take a picture and started to hand it back to the staff member. The staff said, it’s yours, she looked at her mom in disbelief and ran over to her old backpack and immediately started moving what

This summer the children studied Romans 12:17-21: “Do not repay anyone with evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “it is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Women’s Luncheon Recap On Thursday, July 27th, 2023 HHYD held the Women’s Luncheon at the lovely Minikahda Club. Our theme was “Blessed to be a blessing”, The Lord bless you and keep you… Numbers 6:24. The young girls greeted the women and 3 served as our official photographers. The Emcee for the event was Dominique White, Program Supervisor. Our guest speaker was our new Development Director, Missie Mothershed, who also came through HHYD as a young girl. A most fun and enjoyable event. We loved having the women

Dear Friends of Hospitality House Youth Development, On behalf of the Board of Directors of Hospitality House Youth Development (HHYD), I want to announce the retirement of our Executive Director Rev. Johnny Hunter effective December 31st, 2023. Rev. Hunter has served at HHYD for over 17 years and looks forward to the next season of family focus and ongoing ministry. Rev. Hunter attended HHYD as a youth beginning in 1967 and has always said that HHYD changed his life forever. He credits the staff’s genuine care and constant availability for drawing him back to HHYD and the North Minneapolis community. Rev. Hunter started as a volunteer in HHYD’s gang intervention program called Midnight Basketball and ended up running the program for two years. He joined the Board in 2007 and served as our interim Executive Director until becoming our full-time Executive Director about a year later. While taking on these leadership responsibilities, Rev. Hunter also continued to work directly with our youth. Their spiritual development has always been his top priority and the impact can be seen in the faces of those returning to HHYD after graduation to catch up with Rev. Hunter and sometimes to join our staff. Hospitality

“The Lord bless youand keep you;The Lord make His face shine on youand be gracious to you;the Lord turn His face toward youAnd give you peace.”Numbers 6:24-26 See how churches, individuals and companies are being a Blessing. Are you doing all you can to join HHYD in being a Blessing to the children and families of North Minneapolis? Summer Spot Photos HHYD attended CREATE A MEMORY, “I Played Ball At Target Field” 2023 and had a great time, children and staff alike. We ran the bases, played softball, wiffleball, kickball, radar toss, and did a home run derby. In addition to all the fun there was a baseball clinic with Steve Winfield, autograph tables with celebrities and topped if off with a behind the scenes tour of Target Field. 3rd picture: The children professing their love for Jesus by being creative and doing street art in front of HHYD.4th picture: HHYD children enjoying a cool dip in the lake.5th picture: Children testing their agility at a local park. Each afternoon our classes engage in a cooking activity. Today the 5th and 6th graders finished a session of Pickleball then went directly to making Avalanche cookies. They had much fun adding

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”Romans 12:3-5 This summer we are teaching our youth about humble service in the Body of Christ. Annual Women’s Luncheon Next Month All ladies are invited to our upcoming Women’s Luncheon Fundraiser on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis. We will have special music from our HHYD girls with featured speaker Clara ‘Missie’ Mothershed. Please RSVP today and send this to any and all women you know who might be interested in attending. Download Our 2022 Annual Report June 20th, First Day of Summer Spot at HHYD Safety training for the little ones, making sure they know how to use their seat belt. Teacher/staff introduction. We had over 80 children show up the first day.

“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.”Proverbs 22:6 Watch the full replay of our Breakfast event here: Please take a look at our 11th annual Business Breakfast that took place on Thursday May 18, 2023. Our theme was “COMMUNITY”, about which Inspector Charlie Adams of the 4th Precinct delivered a great message. As of now we have nearly $165,000 in donations! Last year our total was $150,000 so we are well above that with more expected as several guests took their pledge sheets home. So a special thank you to all of our guests and supporters who attended in person and in spirit. It was an amazing event made possible by supporters and our wonderful Lord. To our event sponsors: Impact, Tradition Bank, Ryan Companies, Cornwell Companies, Green Wealth Management, Liberty Diversified Inc, and Northeast Bank – We thank you for helping us kick this event off. To Rahri and Great Grandma Helen – Thank you for sharing a little of your life. (presented in video) There is still a need for more donations to continue growing the ministry. Please consider giving today. Super Students Super

“For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly also be united with Him in a resurrection like His.”Romans 6:5 NIV During Resurrection week at HHYD we taught the youth about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it meant personally for each of us. Spring Break – Kids Club During our kids club on April 6, the younger kids went to a movie and we had a fire truck and recycling workshop with the Minneapolis Fire Department, including Assistant Fire Chief Melanie Rucker, the Minneapolis Police Department, including Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and a special guest Rusty Recycling. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Popsicle Sticks Bridge Building Winners Community Gardens Ready To Go 3-on-3 Basketball 3 on 3 Basketball tournament was a community builder hosted by Ascension School. HHYD had about 10 players involved with our very own staff member Victory George helping put on the event. HHYD middle school team won the championship. HHYD high school took the consolation prize. RSVP for the Business Breakfast Our next fundraiser, the annual Business Breakfast is coming up on Thursday, May 18, 2023. This year’s guest speaker is Inspector Charles Adams from

“They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain.”Job 29:23 NIV Black History Month dinner for students and families was planned for February, but Minnesota weather had other plans. So on Thursday, March 2, 2023 this very fun evening was held. The Students learned their parts, the Staff set-up for dinner, the Board came to serve and about 150 people attended. Lots of joyous laughter and fun happened while learning history. This showed the importance of Community with our HHYD staff, Board of Directors, students and their parents. Check Out The Highlights Video: Champions Again! Buzzer-beater caps thrilling youth basketball championship – Congratulations to our Hospitality House Boys 13U Team! Read the full article: https://spokesman-recorder.com/2023/03/11/buzzer-beater-caps-thrilling-youth-basketball-championship/ Fun Fridays Each Friday we do things a bit different, calling it Fun Friday. Our K-thru-3rd graders did some Paintings. They had an awesome time painting things that were important to them. RSVP for the Business Breakfast Our next fundraiser, the annual Business Breakfast is coming up on Thursday, May 18, 2023. This year’s guest speaker is Inspector Charles Adams from the Minneapolis Police Department’s 4th Precinct. And we just got word that we’ll be receiving a Challenge