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Season of Easter
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May 13, 2015
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I stink....
Como to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest~~Matthew 11:28
Greetings Friends!
I admit it. I STINK at Sabbath. I talk a lot about Sabbath- but when it actually comes to intentionally stopping, resting and pausing in order to listen, relax and renew- I stink! This last week I have been in Arizona. Mark and I find peace in Arizona. Arizona is a place where we go to rest and renew. I am grateful for the very competent staff at Hosanna and a congregation that values and encourages time away. Thank you!!
Sunday is the Big Sing and Servant Celebration; a time for us to REJOICE and BE GLAD! What a joy it will be to worship together! Martin Luther said, "Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." At Hosanna we are blessed with outstanding music: the Hosanna Choir with Charlie O and Phyllis Lindberg, Mary Gookins and our Handbell Choir, Lisa Sauer leading our kids, Rob and Laura Anderson and our worship team. Thanks be to God!
See you in church!
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Pastor Linda
P.S. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall following worship on Sunday and enjoy some special refreshments as we recognize and celebrate the many ways that you Live, Love and Serve God at Hosanna and out in the world.
P.P.S And don't forget to bring the raffle tickets you received in the mail for our Servant Celebration Raffle for a chance to win one of two great prizes! Extra free raffle tickets will be available on Sunday for anyone who may not have received them in the mail.
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THIS SUNDAY at Hosanna
BIG SING & Servant Celebration
The
Hosanna Choir and Handbell Choir performing Spirituals To Lift Hearts, Soothe Souls, Tell The Story, and Praise His Holy Name!
Then join us upstairs in the Fellowship Hall for special refreshments and to celebrate the many ways that you Live, Love and Serve God here at Hosanna and out in the world.
** Remember to bring your Raffle tickets that you
received in the mail to enter the Servant Celebration
Raffle for a chance to win one of two great prizes. If you did not receive a letter from Hosanna with Raffle tickets,
there will be extras available on Sunday.**
Rooted & Grounded in Christ and Growing in Grace
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 Forest Lake Floral is offering the opportunity for 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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Sarah Circle
meets TODAY., May 13, 10am-12noon in the Lakeside Room. Join us for fellowship & Bible Study. We will also be hosting Parmly's birthday party for their residents
on May 19, 1:30-3pm where we provide small gifts for birthday celebrants and provide cake for all the residents.
Contact Barb Johansen to help
651-433-5592.
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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.
Crummy weather didn't help last Sunday, but we played on. Come cheer us on this coming Sunday when we go against Willowbrook 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
if you are interested in playing.
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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-comfort & healing in medical complication & wisdom for her medical team; the people of Nepal following more devastating earthquakes; 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 Sunday, May 24, 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 |
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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 !
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Hosanna when you shop at AmazonSmile. Exact same low prices, vast selection, and convenient shopping experience as the regular Amazon.com but with the added bonus of Hosanna receiving a donation from Amazon. All funds will be used to support missions outside the walls of Hosanna. Remember AmazonSmile when shopping online and simply click on this link!! http://smile.amazon.com |
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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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Christian Women's Connection
invites women to
"Life Changing Moments"
11:30 am Luncheon
Monday, May 18, 2015 at
Lakes Free Church
29620 Olinda Trail
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Cost: $10 inclusive (luncheon & program)
Speaker: Heidi Studer
Special Feature: Karen Krupa, Program Director, Interfaith Caregivers
Music: Beryl Garloff
Reservations & cancellations are necessary by the Tuesday before the luncheon. Contact Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Mary at 715-554-2330. Questions? Contact Dena prior to luncheon at 715-755-2463.
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NEW Director of Faith Formation position
Do you have a heart for ministry? Do you want to be a part of a team that strives for excellence? Do you want the opportunity to do what you do best...every day?
Join us here at Hosanna and be part of a team that is engaged, has fun, serves in and beyond our community and loves God. Please click
HERE
to see the job description and share with others who may be interested in this great opportunity. Accepting resumes and application now.
Questions?
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Help Whip Cancer
You're invited to a Pampered Chef Party hosted by Sue Palmer on Tuesday, May 19th at 6:15 pm in the Garden Chapel at Hosanna. 25% of proceeds will go to Forest Lake Relay for Life Cool Runnings Team. If you are unable to attend, you can still place a secure order online by clicking HERE and 25% of your order amount will benefit the team. RSVP 651-329-1098 Purchasing party crashers are welcomed & encouraged. Bring a party crasher or outside order & receive a free gift!
Together we
CAN make a difference!
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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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