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Season of Easter
April 15, 2015
Peace!
 

From John 20:  Peace be with you... as the Father has sent me, so I also send you.

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ ~

 

PEACE-where do you find places of peace in your life? Jesus offers peace- a peace that surpasses all understanding, more than a feeling- it is a gift. This PEACE does not take away our pain but it does infuse a sense of calm and certainty in the midst of chaos and confusion.

 

Last Sunday's text talks about how the disciples were afraid and hiding behind locked doors.  Jesus came to his disciples to speak "peace" to them, and then he breathed on them to empower them for ministry. Many times, we are also hiding and hindered from doing God's ministry because of our own fears and insecurities. Jesus has given us the gift of the Holy Spirit- she is ALIVE in each of us- to walk in power and in grace and to change the world.

 

What fears keep you hiding behind locked doors? What keeps your God-given gifts for ministry "locked up" inside of you? What hinders you from doing ministry, from sharing your faith with others, from being fully involved/engaged? To this Jesus whispers: Peace be with you-as the Father has sent me, so I send you.... to LIVE, to LOVE, to SERVE!!

 

Remember to follow us on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK- and share your pictures of Easter Gratitude and PEACE with the hashtag #hosanna50.

 

See you in Church! ~Pastor Linda   

 

A Sneak Peak: On Sunday we will hear about a man named Thomas who was not in the house when Jesus appeared. Thomas doubted-or was he a realist? Come and hear more on Sunday!

THIS SUNDAY at Hosanna 
- Baptism of Avaree Larson, parents Andrew & Meagan Larson
- Council Roundtable 10-10:30am in Library (upper level)
- FMSC Team meeting 10am in Conference Room
- GET Plant Sale NOW through May 3rd 

   Wednesday Nights
   Join us for the remaining three Wednesday nights of connect 360
ending April 29.  connect360 will restart in Sept.

5:00 - 6:00 pm  Meal 

 (desserts & beverages included with all meals) 

TONIGHT

April 15 - Spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread sticks, Caesar salad

 

April 22 - Enchilada casserole, chicken quesadillas, green beans, tossed salad

 

April 29 - Grilled hotdogs, chips, misc. other foods, salad bar 

 
6:00-6:30 pm   Good News at 6 Worship
During this Season of Easter we will focus on
our mission of Living, Loving and Serving.
 

6:30-7:30 pm   Education Hour  

Faith Formation (Pre K-K, Gr.1-3, Gr. 4-6), Confirmation,  

Higher Ground and Adult Education

 



  

 

5th Annual Green Earth Team
Plant Sale Now through May 3.
Plants will be available for pickup on Sat. and Sun., May 9 & 10.  This is the perfect opportunity to purchase something for your favorite females on Mother's Day, and also to get your flowers and plants for the warmer months! The GET thanks you for your continued support, as proceeds from plant sales have helped us purchase recycling containers, coffee mugs, rain garden items, mulch, and many other useful items for Hosanna. 
Pick up order forms in the lobby after church!
Forest Lake Floral is also offering the opportunity for 15% of qualifying IN-STORE purchases to benefit Hosanna when you mention "Hosanna" at time of purchase!
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Hosanna Spring 
Gardens & Grounds  
Clean-Up Day 
Saturday, April 25   8am-noon
Can you spare a couple hours to help beautify and care for Hosanna's grounds? Bring your gloves, rakes, pruning tools, etc. and help us clean up Hosanna's gardens & grounds in preparation for spring & summer. A couple wheelbarrows would come in handy, too.

 

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Adopt A Garden 
Consider pitching in this summer to help keep Hosanna's gardens looking good Last year many wonderful individuals and families signed up to keep one small part of Hosanna's gardens beautiful. You can do it on their own time throughout the growing season. Tasks include weeding, and deadheading flowers. Sign-up sheet available at Plant Sale table on Sundays through May 3rd or at the Welcome Desk.
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Hosanna Softball 
Spring is here and it is time to play ball!!  After a fun and competitive season last year the Hosanna softball team will be taking the field again this year.  Bring the family and come watch us play on Sunday nights at Fe nway Fields in the Headwaters Development.(5530 206th St. N,
Forest Lake, MN 55025)  First game starts at 6pm.

SCHEDULE
April 26 - Field 1 - against Linwood Covenant-white 
May 3   - Field 3 - against St. Peters Catholic 
May 17 - Field 2 - against Linwood Covenant-orange 
May 24 - Field 1 - against Access Church
May 31 - Field 2 - against Willowbrook Church
June 7 - Field 2 - against Linwood Covenant-white
June 14 - Field 1 - against St. Peters Catholic
June 28 - Field 3 - against Linwood Covenant-orange
July 12 - Field 2 - against Access Church
July 19 - Field 3 - against Willowbrook Church

Please contact Jeff  Taylor at taylors@midco.net 
if you are interested in playing.
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S ave the NEW Date!!
Sunday, May 17
Calling ALL Servants of God!!
To LIVE and LOVE and SERVE is at the very heart of Hosanna. You serve - now come and be served at the SERVANT CELEBRATION as we affirm the many ways that you LIVE and LOVE and SERVE at Hosanna and out in the world.

Watch for more details to come.
Prayer Requests

Sharon, Betty (Glen) Corum's sister-stroke; Marlin & Ruth Lackas' grandson, Cole-strength & courage & healing from recent injuries; John, friend of Marlin & Ruth Lackas-peace & comfort in death of wife, Elaine, and recent death of son-in-law & mother-in-law; Rudy, Nancy & Mindy, friends of Sue Girard-all 3 facing serious health issues; Jane (Pastor Jim) Barsch-prayers for continued healing & strength; Mike Hanngraf, friend of Dick & Nancy Westcott-in hospice; Laney, 2-yr-old daughter of Andrew & Nicole Hays and friend of Kelly & Mike Wenzel-diagnosed with Leukemia; 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
; Marge, friend of Deb (Chuck) DeVore-prayers for pain relief & healing from surgery; Carolyn, friend of Lindsay O'Brien-Bergan-prayers for strength for cancer treatment; 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
Volunteer Opportunities

 
Registration time slots are available for your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers (ages 5-100) - to sign up for a 2-hour shift to volunteer to pack food at a MobilePack at Incarnation Lutheran Church in Shoreview April 27-May 1.
Go to Hosanna's website  www.hosannaforestlake.net  and click on the FMSC logo to sign up online.  Hosanna's goal is to bring 500 volunteers to this MobilePack.

Donations to Feed My Starving Children can be given at Wednesday night worship offerings ("Change 4 Change"), or Sunday worship offerings, or bringing in special donations to the church office. If you know of businesses or organizations that might be interested in contributing - please contact Pastor Amie at aodahl@hosannaforestlake.net 
  Youth Events & Opportunities

 

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. 

Register online at  www.campwapo.org 
Indicate you are with Hosanna Lutheran Church. 
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 
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 tast 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. 
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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
Jailhouse Rock 
Live performances at 7pm on Sat, Aug. 1 
and  2pm matinee on Sunday, Aug. 2
 
More information and registration forms available
at the Welcome Center.
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

 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.

 

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.

CLAIMED
AND CONNECTED 

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.

 

Contact Us 

 

Hosanna Lutheran Church 

9300 Scandia Trail North

Forest Lake, MN 55025

651.464.5502

651.464.9020 fax

hosannaforestlake.net

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Pastor Linda Friesen

651.464.5502 ext.2006

lfriesen@hosannaforestlake.net

Pastor Amie Barsch Odahl

651.464.5502 ext.2011

aodahl@hosannaforestlake.net

Tracie Peterson

Children, Youth & Family

Ministry Director

651.464.5502 ext.2023

tpeterson@hosannaforestlake.net


Rob Anderson

Worship & Music Director

651.464.5502 ext.2008

randerson@hosannaforestlake.net


Rick Bahnemann

Director of Facilities & Food Service

651.464.5502 ext.2010

rbahnemann@hosannaforestlake.net

Jackie Verdick

Office Coordinator

651.464.5502

communication@hosannaforestlake.net

jverdick@hosannaforestlake.net

Sue Palmer

Bookkeeper

651.464.5502 ext.2013

spalmer@hosannaforestlake.net

Custodial Staff

Reid Eckert

Nick Kelley

 

 

 

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    Christian Women's  

Connection Luncheon 
 
Threading Through  
the Beads of Life

Monday, April 20th
11:30 am
at
Wapogasset Lutheran
Bible Camp
738 Hickory Point Lane
Amery, Wisconsin 54001
  
Speaker: Gayle Gilbertson
"Finding Balance in Your Life"

Judy Mickelson, music

Special Feature:
Taylors Falls Bead Store

 Reservations & cancellations necessary by Tues, April 14.  

Contact Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Mary at 715-554-2330

Cost $10 for luncheon & program. 

 

 SOMETHING NEW!

   

Start the week off right!

 Monday Morning BREW

with Pastor Linda
 
Take time to reflect on Sunday's message and look to the next week. Join Pastor Linda at Key's Cafe in Forest Lake at 6:30am and jumpstart your week.
Begins June 1 st

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

 

 Community Blood Drive  

   

Forest Lake Community
Blood Drive
Monday, April 27th
8am - 7pm

St. Peter's Catholic Church Gym
To schedule an appt.
call Nancy at 651-233-0854 or visit www.redcrossblood.org
and search Zip Code 55025


Walk-ins Welcome
Invite your friends and neighbors
to join you.

What Are These Women of Hosanna Up to?
Find Out Soon!    

     






Hosanna Lutheran Church                                                                   Forest Lake, Minnesota
We are called, gathered and sent to be a people living, loving,
and serving as Jesus did so that all may know him.