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From Pastor Linda
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GODSPELL & Spaghetti Dinner
A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called
Immanuel, which means "God with us."
~from Matthew 1
Greetings Friends!
T
his Sunday is the BIG SING & RING! This has been a tradition at Hosanna- that one Sunday in May the Hosanna Choir (and now also the Bell Choir) lead worship. This year the featured "SING" is a GODSPELL Medley- and so I thought it fitting to write about GODSPELL in preparation for Sunday.
GODSPELL was created in 1969 at Carnegie-Mellon University as a directing project for John-Michael Tebelak, who was in the theater department there but also had thoughts of becoming an Episcopal minister. The story goes that he had recently attended an Easter service in Pittsburgh and was struck by the lack of joy and celebration in the service as well as by the personal hostility he felt from some of his fellow churchgoers because of his youth and long hair. The original production was a collection of improvised scenes based loosely on the gospel according to St. Matthew and music based on traditional hymns created and directed by John-Michael Tebelak. In 1971 Stephen Schwartz (music and lyric writer) had his first encounter with GODSPELL being asked by 2 producers who were interested in giving the show a commercial production at an off-Broadway theater. GODSPELL finds humor in the Gospels and in the responses of human beings to them. When Stephen Schwartz was asked if this project changed his perception of Jesus he replied: "Basically, as I learned from GODSPELL, Jesus said two major things: 'Always treat others as you would have them treat you' and 'Anything you do for one of your fellow men, however humble, you do for me.'"
So that's the message for Sunday. Come and hear it in song!! Invite a friend to share in the GOOD NEWS- GOSPEL- GODSPELL!! The bells will be playing two new pieces that were purchased with funds donated in memory of Richard (Dick) Brandt. This is sure to be a day of CELEBRATION and JOY!!
Following worship the celebration will continue with a Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack Celebration and Spaghetti Dinner as we remember 2016 and learn where our packed food was shipped-and then turn our heads and hearts and hands to 2017 and a new MobilePack adventure!
Special THANKS to Rob Anderson, Charlie Ollmann and Mary Gookins for the worship arrangements- and Phyllis Lindberg- accompanist and all the singers and ringers!!
Special THANKS to Jen Bergan and Gene Janicke- the FMSC Spaghetti Dinner leads!
See you in Church!
~ Pastor Linda
PS- Ever wonder about your natural talents; those recurring patterns of thought, feeling or behavior that can be productively applied? Ever wonder how to turn them into strengths; the ability to consistently provide near-perfect performance in a specific activity? Join me in a 3-week Living your Strengths- StrengthsFinder Class- June 1, 8, 15 at 7pm.
Register HERE
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This Sunday
- Big Sing & Ring - Hosanna Choir & Handbell Choir present the Word in Music at 9am & 10:30am services
- High School Senior Milestone Recognition at 9am and 10:30am services
- Spaghetti Dinner Celebration & Kick-off for Lakes Area FMSC 2017 MobilePack
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Spotlight on the
Personnel Committee
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Who we are:
As directed by our Constitution, the
Personnel Committee (PC) is comprised of the current council president, the senior pastor, and six members appointed jointly by the president and the pastor. Term of office is two years, with three members to be appointed each successive year.
Current Members:
Under appointment by Pastor Linda and Tom Croce, Council President: Buck Carlson, Gene Janicke, Rachel Kaup, Kelly Monson, Max DeRaad and Karen Christensen.
Why we exist:
The Personnel Committee supports the pastor, council and staff regarding HR related issues, benefits, staffing, policies and procedures
What are we working on:
Past committee members recently finished developing a current employee handbook for Hosanna staff. PC members may meet with staff surrounding any performance issues or employee concerns and may be present during Annual Performance reviews each October. Currently, the PC is meeting to evaluate our current staffing and potential future needs as our church grows. As directed by council and the congregation during the annual meeting in January, the council is also in discussion about how to use the additional funds that were budgeted to staffing, to ensure that we are appropriately and equitably staffed and fairly compensating our employees.
How you can meet with us:
Currently, PC has been meeting a
t 6:30
am, due to availability of the committee members. PC meetings are closed, but we would like to invite you to hear updates and ask any questions you have. Please join us along with council o
n July 1
for a Personnel Committee roundtable, immediately following the Lakeside service.
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BIG SING & RING
THIS Sunday, May 22nd
with the Hosanna Choir & Handbell Choir
presenting the Word in Music
at both 9am and 10:30am services
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Then join us at the
Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack
Spaghetti Dinner Celebration
and Kick-off for the 2017 MobilePack
immediately following 10:30 worship service
in the Garden Chapel
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Adopt A Garden
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All Garden Adoptions have been secured. Thanks to all who have accepted responsibility for caring for one or more of Hosanna garden plots this summer. Should any of you have questions or concerns about the care of your chosen garden, please contact Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers via email
by clicking
HERE.
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Hosanna's Green Earth Team (GET)
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REMINDER: Qualifying purchases made at Forest Lake Floral through the summer continue to benefit
the Green Earth Team and Hosanna when your mention
"Hosanna" at the time of your purchase.
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Hosanna
FUN FAMILY EVENTS
Coming Soon - Save These Dates
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Board Game Night
Wednesday, June 8 5:00-8:00pm
Bring your favorite games and have fun!
Light snacks to be provided
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Faith Night at the
Minnesota Twins!
Saturday, August 13
Game starts at 6:10pm
Ticket Options Field View - $23 each or
Family Section - $40 each (includes
hot dog & soda)
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Sign up as a team
or just show up.
Bring a treat to share
with your table or everyone!
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S
ummer Outdoor Worship at
Lakeside Memorial Park
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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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Bible Study 8-8:45 am on Summer Sundays
in Hosanna's Conference Room.
Together we will looker deeper into the stories that
Jesus told to both conceal and reveal the gospel.
Come and join in on some engaging conversations
and bring your Bible if you have one.
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Prayer Requests
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Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Tracy, friend of Anne & Rob Myre; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; 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
Jan Hill; Hannah Bergan; Mel (Ekko) Blumer, grandson-in-law of Dale & Barbara Johansen; Marcus, brother of Michelle (John) Trudeau-Spanjers: Laney Hays and family; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Dick Westcott; Blake Brandt, son of Mike & Heather Brandt; Joseph Riebe, son of Brian Riebe; Norman Schaible, family friend of Teresa & Mike Bredahl; Johneta, Ruth (Marlin) Lackas' sister; Lynda Olson; Craig-Dick & Nancy Westcott's nephew; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie (Ross) Ohman; 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 husband Tim & son Tom; family of Tom Svoboda (Tanya, Charlie, Jack & Amelia) and Tom's sister & brother-in-law Kelly & Eric Carlson
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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Hosanna's book club will continue to meet on the
4th Tuesday of the month in Hosanna's conference room.
Book for discussion on May 24 at 7pm is
Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family by Amy Ellis Nutt.
New readers are always welcome. Join us!
Pastor Linda Friesen, facilitator
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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 16-18, 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 651-303-9321
You may drop off items to be sold at the
Rummage Sale
starting Sunday, May 22.
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Living Your Strengths Workshops
Wed. June 1, 8 and 15 at 7:00 pm
at Hosanna
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Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? Do you bring your best to your relationships, your community, your work and your church? Chances are, you don't. All too often, our natural talents go untapped. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing our shortcomings than to developing our strengths.
Living Your Strengths is a process that helps you to identify, affirm and serve from your strengths. It includes the Clifton StrengthsFinder® assessment and 3 workshops designed to bring us together to explore our strengths and learn about the incredible power of our community when we serve God from our strengths. Pastor Linda is the facilitator.
DATES: June 1, 8, and 15.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost $20- (includes the StrengthsFinder Assessment)
Or come for FREE if you already know your Top 5- for
a refresher and conversation!
Click
HERE to register.
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Hosanna Softball
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Hosanna is again sponsoring an adult softball team in the FLAAA Sunday night Church League. All games (double-headers) are played on Sundays starting at 6:00pm at Fenway Fields. Come out and support our team and enjoy some fun softball!!
April 24 Against St. Peters - Field 1
RAINED OUT
May 1 Against Grace - Field 3
2 WINS
May 8 Against Cornerstone - Field 2
2 LOSSES
May 15 Against Access - Field 1
May 22 Against Eagle Brook - Field 2
May 29 Against St. Peters - Field 2
June 12 Against Grace - Field 1
June 19 Against Cornerstone - Field 3
June 26 Against Access - Field 2
July 17 Against Eagle Brook - Field 3
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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.
High School Senior
Graduation Milestone
(12th grade)
THIS Sunday , May 22
If you have a graduating senior and would like them to be recognized this Sunday
CLICK HERE
to communicate with Pastor Jen
to get her the information needed
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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
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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 $
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Hosanna partners with
to again offer
Drama Camp
August 1-7, 2016
(completed grades 2-8)
The story of David and Goliath comes alive in a fresh new way in this exciting, humorous and powerful new musical.
(Optional)
Auditions for Solos/Duets
or Larger Acting Roles
(Every child gets a part regardless of whether or not they audition
for a larger part)
Monday, June 13
11am-1pm & 6-7:30pm
Mandatory Parent Meeting,
Part Assignments and
____Read-through____
Sunday, June 26 4-6pm
(will receive script & CD)
_____Rehearsals_____
Mon-Sat, Aug 1-6
9am - 12noon
____Performances____
Saturday night, Aug. 6, and
Sunday afternoon, Aug. 7.
Click HERE to register
Registration deadline: May 30
NEW
All-day FUN with local mission projects AND recreational activities!
(completed grades 5-12)
June 15, 22, 29 (session 1) and
July 13, 20, 27 (session 2)
8am - 5pm
1/2-day of service and
1/2-day of recreation.
Locations to be announced
in registration packet.
Cost ..$100 per session
or $175 for BOTH
Registration includes Tshirt
Optional date: Thurs, Aug. 4
Summer Stretch
Twin Cities-wide Celebration
at Valleyfair 8am-7pm
Additional cost for
Valleyfair option: $25
Register HERE
Drivers are needed for our June & July dates. If you are able to transport some of our group on any of the dates
listed above, please contact
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Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Hosanna
L O L
(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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S
eeds
Weekend
at Camp Wapo
July 8-10, 2016
completed grades 2-3
Cost: $150
$100 deposit due by 3/15/16
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Youth Camp at Wapo
July 10-15, 2016
completed grades 4-7
IS NOW COMPLETELY FULL
NO MORE SPOTS AVAILABLE
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August 7-12, 2016
completed grades 8-12
Cost: $410
$100 deposit due by 3/15/16
Register online directly
through Camp Wapo.
A registration page
has been set up
specifically for campers
from Hosanna-Forest Lake
Click below to register.
Contact
Pastor Jen Collins
with questions or concerns.
Camp scholarships
available upon request.
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