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From Pastor Linda
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We make a living by what we get. We make a life
by what we give. ~Winston Churchill
Dear Hosanna Family and Friends:
What a powerful year it has been at Hosanna! Think back with me to discover what has happened in 2015 at Hosanna:
- We turned hunger into hope by providing 100,000 meals to children in need around the world- by partnering with Incarnation Lutheran Church and Feed My Starving Children, raising $22,000 and engaging more than 500 volunteers! WOW!!
- Summer Camps- for kids of all ages: Everlasting Love VBS! Drama Camp! Luther Dell and Wapo.
- In August, 14 youth went on-retreat to ready themselves for the Rite of Confirmation. We welcomed them on Reformation Sunday- as they said YES to affirming their baptism as followers of Jesus.
- We welcomed Pastor Jen Collins to live and love and serve among us with a special focus on Children, Youth and Family Ministry.
- We welcomed over 700 people to our building on Christmas Eve!
Even though we have accomplished much together this past year, there is still much to be done as we continue pressing on in our call to 'live, love and serve as Jesus did so that all may know Him.' To that end I want to invite you to help us finish the year strong and prepare ourselves for an exciting 2016 by prayerfully considering an end-of-year financial gift to Hosanna. Mark and I are making this a priority, and I'm asking you and your family to do the same.
While we have had a good year of giving, especially to special projects and missions, we presently have a year-to-date operating expense shortfall. There are many ways to make an end-of-year donation:
- In person, by stopping by the church office: tomorrow between 8am and 4:30pm or Thursday 8am-3pm.
- Mailing a check to the church office (postmarked by December 31, 2015).
- Through our website: http://www.hosannaforestlake.net/giving/
- Text to give- text "Hosanna" to 50155.
Any amount will help. Together we can do this. If you have already made a year-end gift- thank you!
I want you to remember that your gift funds a ministry that changes lives. Consider our worship series THRIVE- teaching us about JOY unspeakable, FAITH unsinkable, LOVE unstoppable- anything is possible! Or the Advent Conspiracy- helping us fully prepare to receive the newborn King of Kings!
Thank you for being a part of the Hosanna family and helping us accomplish the vision God has given us.
Together in Christ ~
Pastor Linda
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This Sunday
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- First Sunday of Christmas
- GET meeting at 10 am in Conference Room
- Special Music by Children's Performing Arts
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Join us on
Wednesday Nights at
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Enjoy a meal and fellowship together (no need to cook), worship during the Good News at 6, and take advantage of learning opportunities for the all ages. Register online at our website (under connect360) or pick up a registration form in the forms rack in the Welcome Center.
5:00-6:00 pm Meal & Fellowship
6:00-6:30 pm Good News at 6 Worship Starting Jan. 6, we return to
The Gospel in Disney
6:30-7:30 pm * Faith Formation
(PreK-K, Gr.1-3, Gr.4-6)
* Confirmation
(Grades 7-9)
Jan. 6 - Parent Night - learn about mentor program during Lent
* Higher Ground (senior high)
* Adult Learning
Come and join us and invite a friend or neighbor
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Wednesday Night Menus
All meals include dessert
and beverage.
Jan. 6
Sloppy Joes, waffle fries, salad bar
Jan. 13
Pizza (veggie, sausage, cheese, pepperoni), Caesar salad, frui
t
Jan. 20
Sub sandwiches (ham, turkey, cheese), salad bar, potato chips
Jan. 27
Spaghetti & meatballs, bread sticks, salad bar
Feb. 3
Grilled chicken & cheese quesadillas with fixings, corn, salad bar
NOTE: if your child does not care for tonight's entree,
you can request a jelly sandwich.
Special Request:
With several members going south for the winter, Rick is in need of more bakers for Wednesday night meals. Recipes and baking schedule are provided. You simply make the scheduled baked goods at home and bring them to Hosanna by 2pm on Wednesdays. Sign up on a Yellow Page and place in offering basket or click HERE to let Rick know you are willing to help.
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Yogadevotion will begin a new session on Saturday, Jan. 9th, 2016 9-10am in the Lakeside Room (upper level). The 7-week session runs through Sat, Feb 20. Cost for the 7-weeks is $50. Please enter through the north doors (Door C). Make-up sessions will be available at various times and locations.
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogadevotional instructor, leads the hour long sessions. Women and men of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy this meditation time, while enjoying the benefits of yoga. No previous experience needed, basic yoga will be taught.
To register, contact Kathy Okeson, [email protected], or 651-464-5422 . Payment is due by Sunday, Jan. 3rd, and can be a check payable to Hosanna
(memo: Yogadevotion)
, cash or online through Hosanna's website under Giving (
enter "Yogadevotion: under Additional Information
).
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Taking Down the Christmas Trees
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We
need a
few volunteers on
January 4th & 5th at 1:00 pm
to help take down the Christmas trees in the
Great Hall and Garden Chapel. If you can lend a hand
,
show up!
We promise to have a better method
to take down the trees
than the one pictured here!!!!
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
f
or miraculous healing of Carol Soren
sen's mother, Harriet Sells
Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Steve; Charlie Wallin; Bob Rupar; Laura-daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend; Terry & Donna Beck's daughter Angie
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Beulah Smestad, mother of Sharon (Doug) Sill; Fran, Deb (Chuck) DeVore's sister-in-law; Lynda Olson; Carrin Mahmood; Deb Krinke & family; Alex-Jen Bergan's friend's in-law; Mary (Jeff) Peterson's sister Betty & husband Steve; Doug & Sharon Sill's daughter Chandra & son-in-law Subash and his family in Nepal; Kristi, aunt of Rachel (Aaron) Kaup; Crystal, niece of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Mark Okeson, brother of Dave (Kathy) Okeson; Jeff (Ann) St. Martin, son-in-law of Jack & Sue Severson; Cooper, great nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty (Glen) Corum
Comfort & Peace as They Near End of Life
Grief Compassion
Keep Safe From Harm and Military
Mission Jamaica team; Hayden Oliver, son of Miranda & Kevin Oliver Christopher House, nephew of Bob & Jan Hill; Tiphany & Alex Dvorak, sister-in-law & niece of Dave & Laura Livermore
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Forest Lake Area Listening Ministries Consortium
Establishing A
Dementia Friendly Community
Thursday January 14, 2016
7:00-8:30 pm
Hosanna Lutheran Church
9300 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Presenters:
Jules Benson, Team Leader for Act On Alzheimers
Pastor James Roe, Facilitator for Dementia Support
Group
Forest Lake Area Listening Ministries Consortium
(BeFrienders)
is providing an evening training session to introduce community members to the Forest Lake ACT ON ALZHEIMER'S initiative, and also to provide specific training and advice when caring for folks with Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, and other forms of dementia.
At this gathering you can:
- Obtain a better understanding of the dimensions of dementia.
- Learn how to use validation to communicate.
- Where caregivers can get help and information
All are welcome to attend this educational session
Questions? Call Lynda Olson, 651-982-0856
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Soup-er Bowl 2016
Fun Family Event
Friday, Feb.5th
We are looking for donations of items & services
for the Silent Auction. If you have something to donate or would like to help in another way at this event, sign up on a Yellow Page o
r contact Rachel Kaup at
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Countdown to Hosanna's FMSC MobilePack
on April 1 & 2, 2016 = 93 Days!!
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God has blessed Hosanna richly. You can help reflect that love by supporting this mission to enrich the lives of so many children by providing needed nutrition in order for them to thrive. We need to raise $30,000 to cover cost of the food and another $5,000 for building maintenance following the MobilePack. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed on
April 1 & 2 to help pack the food.
- Take home a Change-4-Change glass jar and continue to fill it with loose change and/or currency and bring it to worship on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights at connect360.
- Write a check to "Hosanna" (write "FMSC" on memo line).
- Tell your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. about this MobilePack and ask them to sign up for one or more of the time slots or even organize a team to sign up. We will soon publish a link for volunteers to sign up online for a time that best works for them.
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Hosanna
Lutheran Church
9300 Scandia Trail North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-5502
651-464-9020 fax
Email
Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-464-5502 ext.2006
Jen Collins, Assoc.Pastor
651-464-5502 ext.2023
Rob Anderson
Director, Worship & Music
651-464-5502 ext.2008
Rick Bahnemann
Director, Facilities
and Food Service
651-464-5502 ext.2010
Jackie Verdick
Office Coordinator
651-464-5502 ext.2000
Sue Palmer
Bookkeeper
651-464-5502 ext.2013
Charlie Ollmann
Choir Director
Mary Gookins
Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer
Children's Choir Director
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Milestone Ministries celebrate the partnership between parents, church and God in raising our children in the faith. They provide a wonderful way
for families to connect with each other and with the church while exploring important aspects of faith.
Consider these upcoming Milestones sessions
for your family.
Prayer/The Lord's Prayer
(grades 1-3)
Jan 10
Deadline to register Jan.3
- - -
First Communion
(all ages)
Feb 28
Information pamphlets available
on the forms rack in the Welcome Center.
Register on a Yellow Page and place in the offering basket OR online by clicking HERE.
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Sunshine Preschool
is holding an
Open House
Monday, January 11
5:30-7:30 pm
If you or someone you know if looking for a quality Christian-based preschool for next fall, come visit Sunshine Preschool, meet the teachers and learn about our program. Registrations materials for 2016 will be available.
Children are welcome to attend and experience the fun!
Sunshine Preschool
9300 Scandia Trail North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
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Interested in joining a book club?
It's simple! Read the book.
Then come and discuss.
Sign up on the Welcome Center bulletin board or call the church office.
We will meet monthly on
the 4th Tuesday to discuss starting Jan. 26.
January's book
The Time Keeper
by Mitch Albom
What is the value and meaning of time? Discussion Guide to be available online by
Jan. 1
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Adult Bible Study
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Tuesday Mornings
9:30-11:00 am
in Hosanna's Library Commons
Currently studying the book of Hebrews
Facilitators: Deb DeVore
and Dee Rebeck
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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 the link below to get started.
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Senior Adult Ministry
SAM Luncheon
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Thursday, January 7
11:30 am at
9726 Scandia Trail N (Hwy 97)
Please join us for a fun and entertaining get-together. Let Lynda Olson know if you will be able to join us via email by clicking HERE
or calling 651-982-0856. The restaurant would like to have a rough idea of how many folks to expect so they can staff accordingly.
Click HERE to check out
their menu.
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Couples Retreat
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Seasons of Marriage
February 19-20, 2016
Cost per couple: $180
(includes overnight stay at Hilton Garden Inn, and breakfast & lunch)
Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another - perhaps not annually, as in nature, but just as certainly and consistently. Each season holds the potential for emotional health and happiness, and each one has its challenges.
This retreat will focus on helping you and your partner identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons.
Register on a Yellow Page and place in offering basket or contact church office.
We hope to have online registration available soon.
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