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Ka-Boom!!! Oh-h-h! Ah-h-h-h!!
"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed!" ~John 8:36
Greetings Friends!
T
he 4
th of July....freedom and fireworks go hand in hand in the United States.
Ever wondered why we set off those humungous kaleidoscopes of gunpowder in our sky each Fourth of July? Apparently, the history of fireworks in America is as old as the country itself.
On our first Independence Day celebration, held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777,
when the country was still in the midst of the Revolutionary War against Britain, citizens came together to watch their new nation's sky illuminated in a grand display meant to raise spirits.
Wouldn't it be fun to celebrate our freedom in Christ with fireworks in church? To be reminded of the power of the Gospel in the midst of the world's hurts? When might I suggest this?
- Every Christmas Eve as we are reminded of Christ's birth among us.
- Every Easter hymn - He is risen indeed!
- Every baptism - a new member of the family.
But why stop with Sunday? We could celebrate every time the gospel was lived out in the world- as we LIVE and LOVE and SERVE in Jesus name. Now that's worth celebrating. Now that's worth a BIG KA-BOOM with OH-H-H's and AH-H-H's!!
Happy 4
th of July!! Be safe - Have fun - and See you in Church or at the Lake on Sunday as we conclude our series with "Hungry? There's an APP for That!"
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Pastor Linda
PS: We begin our next Sunday sermon series on July 12th titled, "Chosen!" We will explore the first 4 Chapters of Ephesians.
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Women's Retreat at Hosanna - July 22
Sarah Circle invites women of all ages to this one-day Retreat that begins at 9am and runs until 3pm. It will include gathering time, a three-session Bible study titled "No Catchy Slogans" about giving, lunch, prayer and fellowship. If you would like to help provide and/or serve lunch, please contact Ann Hanson at [email protected]. Sign-up sheets and schedules will be available following worship services or by contacting the church office at 651-464-5502 or [email protected]
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Vikings Faith & Family Night
Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7pm
at TCF Bank Stadium
Join us as the Vikes take on the Oakland Raiders in a pre-season game. We have 24 tickets that are $21 each. They are available on a first come - first served basis. For more information contact
Jen Bergan at 651-982-1088 or
Julie Ohman at 651-982-8140.
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2015 Hosanna Softball Team
Back row: Rick Steindorf, Grant Taylor, Marty Kelley, Nick Kelley, Ryan Peterson, Joe DeVore, Jeff Taylor. Front row: Sean Larson, Angie Taylor (Jeff's sister), Cole Meadows, Dave Taylor, Jonathan Loose, Grant Rajdl. Absent: Ozzie Barron and Dominic Barron.
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.
Next game is July 26th against
Linwood Covenant (field #s). Come cheer us to victory! Only 3 game nights left.
SCHEDULE
(remaining season games)
July 12 - NO games
July 26 - Field 2 - against Linwood Covenant-orange
Aug 2 - Field 4 - against Willowbrook
Aug 9 - Field 1 - against Linwood Covenant-white
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
American Cancer Society
RELAY FOR LIFE
Saturday, August 8
12noon - midnight
(note NEW times)
Forest Lake High School Track
Join the fight against cancer!
FREE, family-friendly event
open to everyone. Food, games, music, silent auction & more.
Want to participate on one of Hosanna's Relay For Life teams this year?
Contact Diane Zak at 651-408-8282 or
Sue Palmer at 651-329-1098
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Berry Patch on Manning Trail (just south of Hwy 97 and across the street from Big Marine Lake Store) would like to
DONATE FRESH FRUIT to the Forest Lake Food Shelf and has asked Hosanna for about 5 or 6 volunteers each Monday to come to The Berry Patch to pick fruit for an hour or two in the morning (around 9 or
10 am).
If you can sp
ar
e a couple hours on a Monday mo
rning between now and the 1st or 2nd week of August, please contact the church office at 651-464-5502 to sign up. (And you can enjoy munching on as many berries as you want while you're picking!.......mmmmm)
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TOY CLEANING (good Youth service opportunity)
Hosanna is looking for 2-4 people to help clean the plastic toys in our Nursery. It involves running them through our commercial dishwasher to sanitize them. Rick can be available to assist Monday-Thurs 10am-2pm. Contact Rick if you can help with this task. 651-464-5502 ext.2010 or [email protected]
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Prayer Requests
Donna Hunt, mother of Cindy (Roger) Kunze-prayers for comfort for Donna & family as they come to terms with cancer care decisions; Shirley, friend of Dee (Ron) Rebeck-prayers for peace as she & medical team discern best treatment options; Laney & Logan, children of Nicole & Andrew Hays-prayers for medical team to facilitate successful bone marrow transplant from Logan to Laney & prayers for entire family as they face next step toward healing; Cooper, 2 1/2-yr-old great nephew of Mary Gookins-God's blessings & comfort for Cooper & parents as he faces worsening seizures caused by degenerative genetic disorder; Bob Rupar & family-God's gentle & comforting touch in Bob's cancer journey; Jack, son of Ann & Rob True-prayers for comfort & healing from brain surgery (Jack's Caring Bridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jacktrue); Crystal, niece of Ruth & Marlin Lackas-prayers for resolution/peace in family situation & prayers that she can get into Mayo for testing & treatment of serious cardiac condition; Kathryn (Jon) Nordstrom-new lung cancer diagnosis; former member Tim (Renee) Svoboda-diagnosed with esophageal cancer; Laura, daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend-recovery from cancer surgery; Angie, daughter of former members Donna & Terry Beck-wisdom for medical team as they discern treatment options for her recent cancer diagnosis; Silas, infant son of friends of Tom & Cindy Turry-prayers for healing & protection of Silas and peace & strength for his parents as they seek best medical treatments for Silas' seizures; Sharyn, sister of Barbara (Dale) Johansen-prayers for healing following a stroke; Sharon, Betty (Glen) Corum's sister-stroke; Rudy & Nancy, co-workers of Sue Girard-both facing serious health issues; 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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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-in hospice, comfort & peace; Laura, daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend-recovery from cancer surgery
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Youth Events & Opportunities
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Luther Dell Camp - July 19-24
Cost $390
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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!
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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*
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Note earlier dates this summer.
VBS Registration Deadline
is TODAY, July 1
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 website
HERE.
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We need YOU to help make
this year's VBS successful.
ITEMS and TASKS still needed:
- Provide lunch for 6-8 college students (counselors) on Tuesday and/or Thursday
- Volunteers to come to Feed My starving Children on Wednesday (1:45 - 5:15pm)
Grapes (3 lb. pkgs)
Chocolate Pudding Cups (8 pks)
String Cheese Sticks (individually wrapped)
Apples (3 lb. bags)
Caramel Dip
Gummy Worms
Marshmallow Creme (jars)
Hershey Candy Bars (fun size)
Cheez-it Crackers (12 pk, 1.25 oz bags)
Vanilla Ice Cream (gal.)
Yoplait Go-gurt (16 count boxes)
White Grape Juice
(64 oz)
Country Time Lemonade Mix
If you can some of the above snacks or help in any of these ways contact the church office at 651-464-5502 or [email protected]
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A partnership with Hosanna and
Children's Performing Arts (CPA)
presents
An upbeat musical from Celeste Clydesdale
that teaches children about
our freedom in Christ as believers.
Join us for
Live Performances in
Hosanna's Garden Chapel
Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7pm
Sunday, Aug. 2 at 2pm
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2015 Forest Lake
Bluegrass Festival
On Stage
Sawtooth Brothers
Blue Hazard
North Shore Trail
Listen to great Bluegrass
Meet & Mingle and
Make a Difference in our World.
Cold Beverages, Locally-Made Food and Homemade Pies to soothe your appetites.
Free Kids Activity Area
Booths with Free Activities
for the Whole Family
Silent Auction
Hosted by local area churches, including Hosanna, to benefit:
- Local Mission: Haven Home-FLAMF temporary housing for displaced families in ISD 831 (Forest Lake Area School District)
- National Mission: Our Lady of the Mountains Parochial School in Paintsville, Kentucky
- International Mission: Feed My Starving Children, the Philippine Feeding Project
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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] 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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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.
Join us this coming Monday
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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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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Join us TODAY, July 1, at 11:30 am
at Lakeside Park for our annual SAM potluck cookout.
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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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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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Christian Women's
Connection
When Life is
Too Much to "BEAR"
11:30 am Luncheon
Monday, July 20, 2015
Cost: $10
includes lunch & program
Oak Forest Center
2824 130th Street
Frederic, WI 54837
Karla Kolle, Speaker
"Life's Journeys"
Karla will also share her Teddy Bear Collection
Sandy Sias, Music
Reservations required. Contact Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Mary at 715-554-2330
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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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