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From Pastor Linda
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Holy Hospitality!!
Be hospitable to one another without complaining.
~ 1Peter 4.9
Dear Friends~
Hospitality-
the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers, the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way. Hospitality Teams at Hosanna provide Sunday worship support; they greet, usher, serve communion, work in the kitchen and more. This Sunday we are hosting a Lunch & Learn about our Hospitality Teams. All are invited to come and learn- and consider joining a Sunday morning team- they work once a month.
Last week I was in Arizona, and while there I shopped at Whole
Foods.
(Yes, I know the jokes about "whole paycheck," but they have great options for prepared meals.) One of things I noticed about shopping there was that whenever I asked for help that employee would stop what they were doing and help me find what I was looking for. Then, as I checked out, the cashier would ask me if I found everything I needed. Both of these events happened every single time. This is "practiced radical hospitality." And it works. I felt good about my shopping experience and I actually looked forward to going back.
Hospitality has to do with how we treat each other, and most especially the stranger among us. It is so easy to come to church to see those who you haven't seen all week, to reconnect and enjoy each other's company. But the ministry of HOSPITALITY has to do with looking out for the stranger, for that person you don't know.
I've wondered at times what the Sunday morning experience would be like for visitors to worship if everyone at Hosanna practiced radical hospitality. To ask the stranger if they needed help, to greet them and invite them to sit with them, to ask if they have any questions.
Of course there is the fear of asking a long-time member if he or she is a first-time visitor- oops! But I think if I were that long time member, I'd still be grateful for the hospitable gesture and - guess what? - we'd know each other better after that.
Practiced, radical hospitality - I don't know if Whole Foods calls it that but I like the sound of it! Join us on Sunday for the Lunch & Learn- let's be a community that is known for their practiced, radical hospitality. CLICK HERE to RSVP.
See you on Sunday!
~
Pastor Linda
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This Sunday
- Hospitality Appreciation Luncheon & Training 11:45am in Garden Chapel
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Wednesday Nights at Hosanna
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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:
The Gospel in Disney
6:30-7:30 pm Faith Formation (preK-K, gr.1-3, gr.4-6)
Confirmation (grades 7-9)
Higher Ground (senior high)
Adult Learning
Come and join us and invite a friend or neighbor!
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All meals include dessert and beverage.
* New 5-week discounted meal plans begin March 30th *
April 20
Mexican Night: tacos (chicken & beef), tacos-in-a-bag,
taco salad, corn, refried beans, rice
April 27 - Final Night
Grilled burgers, hot dogs, riblets, potato crisps, fresh fruit,
misc. chef's surprise, build-your-own sundaes!
NOTE: if your child does not care for tonight's entree,
you can request a jelly sandwich.
** All menus subject to change **
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Hosanna
FUN FAMILY EVENTS
Coming Soon - Save These Dates
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MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, April 29
6:30pm
Popcorn & other snacks will be provided
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DINNER
A New Twist on the Progressive Dinner
Wednesday, May 11 5:30-7:30pm
Watch for more information on these upcoming events.
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
- for healing of Martin Zhangs
Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Mike Martin, father of Brian Riebe's friend Cindy Martin; Brandi; Charlie Wallin; Bob Rupar; Laura-daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend; Terry & Donna Beck's daughter Angie
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Dick Westcott; Blake Brandt, son of Mike & Heather Brandt; Joseph Riebe, son of Brian Riebe; Dennis Riebe; Norman Schaible, family friend of Teresa & Mike Bredahl; Melissa Fannucchi, Maggie Odahl's (Pastor Amie's daughter) best friend; Jane (Pastor Jim) Barsch; Roger Heins, father of Jill Heins-Nesvold (Todd); Johneta, Ruth (Marlin) Lackas' sister-guidance & strength, Doug Sill; Lynda Olson; Craig-Dick & Nancy Westcott's nephew; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie (Ross) Ohman; Stacia & Stephanie, daughters of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Marlin Lackas; Fran, Deb (Chuck) DeVore's sister-in-law; Deb Krinke & family; Alex-Jen Bergan's friend's in-law; Mary (Jeff) Peterson's sister Betty & husband Steve; 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
Renee Svoboda upon death of her son; Yvonne & Dennis Reibe upon death of Yvonne's brother-in-law
Keep Safe From Harm and Military
Kelley & babies (protection & healing), Marlin & Ruth Lackas' God child; 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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Prayer Garden and Columbarium
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A task force is in the process of being formed to explore the possibility of constructing a prayer garden and columbarium on Hosanna grounds. If you are interested on serving on this task force, please contact Ruth Lackas at 612-719-7888 or
[email protected], or DeeDee Anderson at 651-249-6842 or
[email protected], by Earth Day,
April 22nd.
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Women's Playshops
Back by popular demand!
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Mother / Daughter Silk Scarf Playshop
THIS Saturday, April 23, 10:30am-1pm
Gail Gates will give a short presentation about
"Mom wisdom" followed by a creative time
where you will each dye/paint an 8"x72" Habotai silk scarf to keep. It's a chance to connect with your creativity, share your thoughts on growing older
and wiser, and have precious mom/daughter time.
Fee: $35 per person includes 2 1/2 hour playshop, materials, pizza and beverages. If you prefer you may choose a larger 14"x72" scarf option for $10 more.
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Dear Women of a Certain Age...
Feeling restless? Got a creative itch?
Gail Gates is offering a playshop on
Thursday, May 5, 6-8:30 pm
that consists of a short talk on women in midlife
(and beyond) followed by a creative time
where you can dye/paint an 8"x72" Habotai silk scarf
to keep. It's a chance to connect with your creativity, share your thoughts on growing older and wiser,
and reflect on where you want to be
as you write your second chapter of life.
Fee: $35 per person includes 2 1/2 hour playshop, materials, munchies and beverages. If you prefer
you may choose a larger 14"x72" scarf option
for $10 more.
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Please register for either of these Playshops
by contacting
Gail Gates at
[email protected] and let her know
which Playshop you want to attend and
which scarf size you prefer.
Playshop attendence is limited to twelve (12) women.
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Annual Plant Sale
sponsor
ed by Hosanna's Green Earth Team (GET)
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Order your annuals, perennials and baskets
NOW
through Sunday, May 1.
Plants will be available for pick up in Hosanna's
Lakeside Room on
Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8
(enter Door C near kitchen).
Proceeds from this GET sale help Hosanna be
a good steward of God's creation...the Earth!
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Start saving your stuff you no longer use or just want
to get rid of for
Hosanna's Rummage Sale to be held
June 23-25, 2016.
Spring is a good time to begin sorting through items
you no longer use or want. Why not donate them
to this cause to raise funds for Hosanna ministries?
This year's Rummage Sale is being coordinated by
Anne Myre and Hosanna's Green Earth Team (GET).
If would like to help or get more information, please contact Anne at
[email protected] or 651-303-4913
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Women of Character Celebration Tea
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Saturday, May 7, 2016
1:00-3:00 pm in the Garden Chapel
No peanuts will be served but some items may contain
traces of nuts. Gluten-free options available upon request.
$10 for Adults
$5 Children ages 10 and under
Children age 2 and under FREE
Click
HERE to sign up.
May 1st registration deadline
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Gardens & Grounds Clean-Up
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Saturday, May 7 9am-Noon
Mark your calendars, grab your work gloves, rakes, shovels, and garden tools and come help clean up our grounds at Hosanna for the summer season. Many hands make quick work. With the mild winter season this year, it shouldn't take much time to get the work done.
RAIN OR SHINE (dress accordingly)
Also consider signing up to Adopt A Garden on Hosanna's grounds during the summer.
No set schedule - you simply care for one of our
gardens throughout the summer on your own schedule.
Sign-up sheets at the Annual Plant Sale table
in the lower lobby on Sunday.
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S
ummer Worship at Lakeside Memorial Park
Begins June 5th at 9:30am
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2016 summer Sunday worship begins
Sunday, June 5th at 9:30am at
Lakeside Memorial Park
in Downtown Forest Lake
Bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit on as we
gather to worship in this beautiful setting.
In the event of inclement weather, worship moves
indoors to the Garden Chapel (upper level) at Hosanna.
Weather notice will be posted on Hosanna's website and Facebook page by 7:30am
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There will also be a Bible Study at 8am on Sundays
in Hosanna's Conference Room. Come and join in
on some engaging conversations
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Adopt A Garden
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Do you love to garden? Maybe you no longer have a garden and miss the opportunity to get your hands dirty Looking for a fun family service project?
Check out the Adopt A Garden information at the Annual Plant Sale table on Sunday and consider signing up to adopt one of the gardens on Hosanna's grounds. There's no set schedule to adhere to. You set your own schedule and simple tend to your selected garden when it's convenient for you. It's something the whole family can be involved in and it helps keep our church campus looking good all summer long.
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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.
High School Senior
Graduation Milestone
(12th grade)
Sunday , May 22
Do you have a student who will be graduating from high school this year? We have a gift from your Hosanna family to be presented on Sunday, May 22
at either worship service.
Let us know by April 3rd
that you have a graduating senior so that we can get
some information from you
and ready their gift.
Click
HERE to contact the church office.
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Information pamphlets available
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n the forms rack
at the Welcome Center.
Register online
by clicking HERE.
You can also fill out a
Yellow Page and place it
in the offering basket
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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
Facilitator: Deb DeVore
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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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2016 SUMMER FUN OPPORTUNITIES
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Birth - Age 5 with Parents
at Hosanna (nursery)
Every 2nd Monday 9-11am
May-August 2016
$ FREE $
SIGN UP HERE
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Hosanna partners with
to again offer
Drama Camp
August 1-7, 2016
(ages 5-12)
The story of David and Goliath comes alive in a fresh new way in this exciting, humorous and powerful new musical.
Saturday morning, Aug 6.
Performances
Saturday night, Aug. 6, and
Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7.
Registration opening soon.
NEW
All-day FUN with local mission projects AND recreational activities!
June 15, 22, 29, July 20, 27
8am - 5pm
(completed grades 5-12)
1/2-day of service and
1/2-day of recreation.
Locations to be announced in registration packet.
Optional date: Thurs, Aug. 4th
Summer Stretch Celebration Twin Cities wide at Valleyfair (8am-7pm + add'l cost of $25)
Cost
(by May 1)....
$125
(after May 1 - $175)
Registration includes Tshirt
Register HERE
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Hosanna
"Living Out Love"
July 18-21, 2016
Register by June 19 to
receive Early Bird rates.
Ages 3-5.............. $40
9am-noon
*
must be potty trained
Grades K-6......... $70
9am-5pm
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eeds
Weekend
at Camp Wapo
July 8-10, 2016
completed grades 2-3
Cost: $150
$100 deposit due by 3/15/16
Youth Camp at Wapo
July 10-15, 2016
completed grades 4-7
Cost: $410
$100 deposit due by 3/15/16
August 7-12, 2016
completed grades 8-12
Cost: $410
$100 deposit due by 3/15/16
NEW
Family Camp Weekend
at Wapo
August 5-7, 2016
ALL ages
Cost: varies per family
($250 max.)
$75 deposit due by 3/15/16
Register online directly
through Camp Wapo
at the registration page
set up specifically for
Hosanna campers
by clicking
Contact
Pastor Jen Collins
with questions or concerns.
Camp scholarships
available upon request.
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Hospitality Appreciation Luncheon & Training
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Do you have a gift of hospitality? Is interacting with and welcoming newcomers right up your alley?
We invite you to join us for an informative time on
THIS SUNDAY
April 24th 11:45am
Hospitality Teams will be gathering and we invite you to come and learn more about joining a team.
to
RSVP no later than
12 noon on Wed, April 20
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Medical Responders
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Are you a medical professional
or do you have medical
or emergency responder training?
Hosanna wants to establish
a list of people who could be called upon in the event
of a medical emergency
when such responders
are present.
If you are willing to help in this way when you are present, please provide your information on a Yellow Page and place in offering basket
or contact the
church office with your information.
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Green Earth Team
Tip of the Month
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S.A.M Luncheon
Thursday, May 5
11:30 am
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The May SAM lunch is going to be at a new restaurant!
We will be gathering at Swenson's Lake House in Center City. It is owned by local folks from Center City.
Let Lynda Olson know if you can attend (651-982-0856). We are looking forward to seeing you all and enjoying your company.
300 Andrews Avenue
Center City, MN 55012
Hope you can join us!
Click
HERE to check out their menu and get directions
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