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Season of Easter
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May 20, 2015
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Holy Paraclete!!
But the Advocate (Paraclete), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.
~~from John 14
Greetings Friends!
Sunday is Pentecost- the Day that the Holy Spirit is given and the Church is birthed. In Greek the word is Paraclete- a compound word that literally means, "to come alongside another," and is often translated into English as Advocate (to come alongside to defend and counsel) or Comforter (to come alongside to provide comfort and encouragement). But consider this, the one who comes alongside might also do so to strengthen us for work, to muster our courage, to prompt or even provoke us to action- encouraging and equipping us for the task or ministry! When the Holy Spirit comes things get shaken up! The Advocate comes to testify to the TRUTH- the same TRUTH that got Jesus killed. In the Book of Acts there is a violent wind and tongues of flame. The people on the streets are amazed, bewildered and astonished. As we pray, "Come, Holy Spirit, come!" may we be ready for the winds of change and for the power of God to lead us to new and re-newed birth!
Let the Spirit come! See you in church! ~
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Congratulations to
Betsy Kelley and Gary Zak
Winners of our Servant Celebration Raffle
Betsy won a $100 gift card to Key's Cafe & Bakery and Gary won a $100 gift card to ACQUA Restaurant. Thank you both for the many ways that you both Live, Love and Serve God here at Hosanna and out in the world!
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Recognition of Graduating High School Seniors -
Sunday, May 31
See more details below under "Youth."
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Forest Lake Floral is offering a percentage of qualifying IN-STORE purchases to benefit Hosanna when you mention "Hosanna" at time of purchase! This offer will be available into at least mid-June.
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Hosanna Softball
Play Ball !!!!
Bring the family and come watch us play on Sunday nights at Fe
nway Fields (next to
Forest Lak
e Ice Arena). First game starts at 6pm.
Rained out last Sunday :-( Come cheer us on this coming Sunday when we go against Linwood Covenant Church!
SCHEDULE
April 26 - Field 1 - against Linwood Covenant-orange
May 3 - Field 3 - against St. Peters Catholic
May 10 - Field 2 - against Access Church
May 17 - Field 4 - against Willowbrook
June 7 - Field 1 - against Linwood Covenant-white
June 14 - Field 4 - against St. Paul Lutheran
June 21 - Field 3 - against Cornerstone
June 28- Field 3 - against St. Peters Catholic
July 12 - Field 1 - against Linwood Covenant-white
July 19 - Field 2 - against Linwood Covenant-orange
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SAM
(Senior Adult Ministry) Lunch
Thursday, June 4th at 11:30 am
Sal's Angus Grill
12010 Keystone Ave. N., Stillwater MN
(near Withrow Ballroom)
651-439-6625
From Hwy 97 & Manning drive south to 122nd St. N. Turn right on 122nd to Keystone. Left on Keystone to the restaurant.
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Mark Your Calendars for
Hosanna's Annual Community Event
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Entertainment by the Roe Family Singers featuring Americana, Blue Grass & Gospel music followed by a delicious salad & dessert buffet. Check out the Roe Family Singers' website HERE to listen to some of their music.
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Prayer Requests
Rick Bahnemann and family on the loss of Rick's nephew and Godson, Bobby Sontag; Hannah Bergan-continued healing; Sharon, Betty (Glen) Corum's sister-stroke; Rudy, Nancy & Mindy, friends of Sue Girard-all 3 facing serious health issues; Laney, 2-yr-old daughter of Andrew & Nicole Hays and friend of Kelly & Mike Wenzel-Leukemia treatments; Lee & Bev Johnson, Dee (Ron) Rebeck's brother & sister-in-law-prayers for comfort & peace as Lee nears end-of-life; Toni, friend of Mike & Teresa Bredahl-end-stage cancer
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Marge, friend of Deb (Chuck) DeVore-prayers for pain relief & healing from surgery; Christopher House, nephew of Bob & Jan Hill-prayers for safety while deployed to Pakistan for 12 mos.; Michelle, friend of Deb (Chuck) DeVore's niece-healing & recovery from stroke; Linda Curry, friend of Brian Riebe-end stage cancer/comfort & peace
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Youth Events & Opportunities
REMINDER to Graduating High School Seniors
Hosanna wants to recognize your accomplishments and honor you and your family on achieving this significant Milestone in your life. If you are a graduating senior and did not receive a letter and Graduate Recognition Form from us, please download one from Hosanna's website HERE or contact the church office at 651-464-5502 or [email protected]
to request the form and return it to Hosanna's office
BY THURSDAY, MAY 21 so that you will be included in the Graduate Recognition on May 31. Questions? Contact Tracie Peterson at
[email protected]
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Luther Dell Camp - July 19-24
Cost $390
* Youth Camp (have completed grades 4-8) It's more than a just a drive down a 5-mile dirt road...so much more than a lake, a campfire, and a carpetball table. It's a place to be a kid and be with friends. It's a place to open your eyes and look for Jesus all around you. It's a place to be washed over with wonder when you take a break from sprinting around the game fields and slow down long enough to catch a glimpse of God with your heart. Join us for a week where you and your friends can grow together as friends and in faith. We are a relational program that spends time getting to know each camper. We have a week-long competition called Luther Dell Olympics and play an all-camp game during the evening. By the end of the week, you won't want to leave!
* Roots Camp (have completed grades 9-12) As senior high students, you are facing the challenges of high school and preparing for what is next in your lives. This is your chance to explore where your heart is rooted. The Roots program is designed to give you opportunity to grow in faith through leading worship, service to camp and service to the local community and is full of games, food, and beautiful sunsets. Camp is a great place to grow in your faith.
Indicate you are with Hosanna Lutheran Church.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
"Everlasting Love"
July 13-16, 2015
Ages 3-6: 9am-noon Day Camp
Experience God through prayer, play & fun.
Cost $30
Grades K-6 (completed in 2015)
9am-5pm Day Camp
Experience a taste of summer camp right here with college students from Luther Crest leading us in worship, study, games & more!
Cost $65
Registration forms available at Welcome Center.
or download them from Hosanna's webside
HERE.
VBS Registration Deadline: July 1, 2015
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Hosanna is partnering with
Children's Performing Arts
to offer a NEW
Musical Theater Camp
for children who have completed grades 2-6 by the end of this school year.
J
uly 27-Aug. 1, 2015
Live performances at 7pm on Sat, Aug. 1
and 2pm matinee on Sunday, Aug. 2
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2015.
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Contact Us
Hosanna Lutheran Church 9300 Scandia Trail North Forest Lake, MN 55025 651.464.5502 651.464.9020 fax hosannaforestlake.net Like us on Facebook Pastor Linda Friesen 651.464.5502 ext.2006 [email protected] Pastor Amie Barsch Odahl 651.464.5502 ext.2011 [email protected] Tracie Peterson Children, Youth & Family Ministry Director 651.464.5502 ext.2023 [email protected] Rob Anderson Worship & Music Director 651.464.5502 ext.2008 [email protected] Rick Bahnemann Director of Facilities & Food Service 651.464.5502 ext.2010 [email protected] Jackie Verdick Office Coordinator 651.464.5502 [email protected] [email protected] Sue Palmer Bookkeeper 651.464.5502 ext.2013 [email protected] Custodial Staff Reid Eckert Nick Kelley Nick Girard |
Adult Bible Study
Every TUESDAY 9:30-11:00 am
in the Library Commons
Currently studying the book of Luke
Facilitators: Deb DeVore
and Dee Rebeck
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BYB Project
Remember this ongoing Kingdom Assignment and drop off unused Bibles to be given to anyone wanting to learn about the Good News of Jesus Christ. Drop boxes available at entrances at Hosanna.
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Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Hosanna's Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) is a monthly gathering of mature folks who enjoy socializing with fun, interesting people and sharing a meal together. We typically meet on the first
Thursday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday, then we meet a week later) for lunch. We alternate the location - one month at an area restaurant and the following month at church. Our primary goal is to enjoy each other's company, laugh and establish enduring friendships.
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Copies of this booklet about the project completed in 2013 are available at the Welcome Desk. They include Nate Crary's introduction of how the project evolved and pictures of Barbara Johansen's original artwork and her descriptions of each painting. Your free-will donation will help fund the purchase of a permanent wall hanging system for displays and artwork at Hosanna.
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Support the mission of Hosanna Lutheran Church as you Shop ONLINE !
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SOMETHING NEW!
Start the week off right!
Monday Morning BREW
Take time to reflect on Sunday's message and look to the next week. Join Pastor Linda at Key's Cafe & Bakery in Forest Lake at 7:00 am and jumpstart your week.
Begins June 1
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Together we will take time to:
B- Be still and Be together
R- Receive God's love
E- Embrace the Word & the World
W- Welcome the day and the Week... and each other
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Hosanna Lutheran Church Forest Lake, Minnesota
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We are called, gathered and sent to be a people living, loving,
and serving as Jesus did so that all may know him.
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