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From Pastor Linda
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"I will be with you always until the end of time
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~from Matthew 28
Greetings Friends!
What do you say when asked: Do you believe in God? STOP--- think about it for a moment. What do you believe?
Whenever I'm asked if I believe in God, I say, "It depends on how you define 'God.'" Use one definition and my answer might be NO; use another and I'm on the side of believers who profess, " I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth." I know scientists who say they believe in God, but they define the term rather differently from the way fundamentalists do. Osama bin Laden believed in God; so did Gandhi and Martin Luther King. That's probably why I don't pay much attention to surveys about how many people believe in God; they don't reveal much about people's actual spiritual lives, or how their beliefs manifest in action, how they live their daily lives. They don't even tell us what people actually believe, because seldom do those pollsters ask, "What do you mean by God?"
This week, as we prepare to celebrate Trinity Sunday- God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, think about God and what you believe. Define God, for yourself.
What do you mean by God? I would LOVE to hear your response- email me at
[email protected] or give me a call. And then come to church and worship!!
REMINDER: This Sunday we will worship in the Garden Chapel (upper level).
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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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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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
7 for a Personnel Committee Roundtable, immediately following the Lakeside service.
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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
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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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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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; Brandi; Charlie Wallin; Bob Rupar; Laura-daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend; Terry & Donna Beck's daughter Angie
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Curt Monson; Jan Hill; Mel (Ekko) Blumer, grandson-in-law of Dale & Barbara Johansen; Marcus, brother of Michelle (John) Trudeau-Spanjers: Laney Hays and family; Jane Barsch; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; 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
Michelle & John Spanjers and Michelle's sister Nanette & family upon sudden death of Nanette's son Nathan; family & friends of founding member Judy Johnson upon Judy's passing
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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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 for the
Rummage Sale
in the Lakeside Room
(northeast corner of building, near kitchen)
Please use Door C
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm
(except Memorial Day)
or whenever you are at Hosanna for another event
Please NO APPLIANCES or VERY LARGE ITEMS.
You may bring in photos of appliances & large items
for buyers to pick up at your location.
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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
1 WIN / 1 LOSS
May 22 Against Eagle Brook - Field 2
2 LOSSES
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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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
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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
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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
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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Update your kitchen ware
and help support the
2016 Forest Lake
Wednesday, June 29
6-9pm in
Hosanna's
Garden Chapel
Come see their latest products and enjoy demonstrations.
Hosted by Sue Palmer,
Hosanna Relay For Life Team Leader
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