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E-Update
January 23, 2018
Forest Lake, Minnesota
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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Worship Time
Sundays:
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
In the Great Hall (Lower Level)
Wednesdays:
6:00 PM
In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Stay Connected
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A Note From Pastor Linda
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~Romans 7
Dear Friends, Followers of Jesus!
The MN Miracle might have been the touchdown pass from Keenum to Diggs- SKOL!- but as followers of Jesus we believe in a miracle far greater than TOUCHDOWN! We believe that nothing can separate us from the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus- and that includes DEATH.
Death and Taxes- the only two certainties in life, right? The difference? Every year we are required to pay attention to our taxes, while we would rather not think about death. Consider this, death really is about HOPE, for we are travelers, passing through this life toward another reality. This knowledge does not serve to sadden, but rather makes more beautiful the moments we share- for if they were endless would they hold as much value?
During connect360 Adult Education we are focusing on "Getting Your Affairs in Order- Celebrate LIFE!" On Wednesday at 6:30pm our guests will be Scott Mueller and Mary Thompson from Mueller Memorial as we consider planning ahead- the costs and benefits. The Green Earth Team will also be here to share briefly about a Columbarium Project that is being considered at Hosanna. Click here to find out more information about this project.
Enjoy the Brightness of the New Snow!
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Prayer Requests
Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey
James Henriott; Bria Leisgang, niece of Sharon and Doug Sill; Dan Fronic, friend of Mary Thompson; Deb Krinke; Paul Wallenfelt, brother of Sue Girard; Ryder Clark, family friend of Rochelle Busch; Carrie Steindorf; Joe, brother of Teresa Bredahl; Shelley, friend of Linda Knyphausen; Beau Anderson, friend of Sill family; Tonya, friend and coworker of Vicki Croce; Beryl, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovering or Facing Other Health Issues
Holly Wilsher and baby; Judy Anderson, mother of Rob Anderson; Miles Tyson; Ruth Lackas; Cole, grandson of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Laura, mother of James Henriott; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie Ohman; Christine, friend of Craig Anderson; Lynn Anderson; Becky, sister of Kathy Okeson; Phillip Aurich, nephew of Barbara Schultz; John Cupryna, brother-in-law of Mark Friesen; Sharyn, sister of Barbara Johansen; Matt Anagnostou; Ron Rebeck; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz, with his Type 1 Diabetes; Dick Westcott; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins
Comfort in Loss and Grieving
The Steindorf family with the loss of Rick's brother, Keith.
Comfort in Nearing the End of Life
Betty Sanders, mother-in-law of Dave Oster
Keep Safe From Harm
Adam, grandson of James Henriott, serving in South Korea; Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard
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Connect360
If you haven't joined us for Connect360 Wednesday nights- give it a try!
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Good News & Preschool Faith Formation
6:30 pm - Faith Formation & Education for all
Upcoming Family Lent - What would Jesus Tweet?
Wednesday Nights - All Ages together in Garden Chapel
6:45-7:30 pm
Dates: February 21, 28, March 7 & 21
NO connect360 Programming on Feb. 14 (Ash Wednesday) or March 14 (FL Spring Break)
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Adult Education Series January 2018
Wednesday Nights in January
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Celebrating LIFE!
Plan for the future! No one ever plans on being sick or disabled. Yet, it is this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency. Want to be sure all your affairs are in order- but not sure where to begin? Start here- Wednesdays at Hosanna from 6:30-7:30pm
January 24: Scott Mueller- from Mueller Memorial
January 31: Rob Collins- from Collins Law Office specializing in estate planning and elder care
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Meals, Snacks and Home-Baked Goods Needed
Tuesday, January 30 - Wednesday, January 31
Meals will serve the volunteer staff and women seeking services at Breaking Free from January 30-31. Preparing breakfast, lunch or dinner to serve 10-15 individuals or providing healthy snacks and home-baked goods for women seeking shelter or a safe space. The house has a kitchen, so your meal or snack can be reheated if needed
You can help by doing the following:
- Bring a breakfast, lunch, dinner, healthy snack or home-baked goods that can feed 10-15 people
- Have them here at Hosanna between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 30 or between 8:30am and 7pm on Wednesday, January 31
- Bring food items in a disposable pan or pan you will not need back
- Contact Kelsey Grachek at 651-464-5502 or [email protected] with questions
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Apostle's Creed Workshop:
What's the 3-in-1?
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Grades 4-6 & Parent/ Guardians
This is one of our Mini-Milestones, an opportunity to explore one way we live out our faith. This workshop is geared to help our 4-6 grade kids as they are moving away from being solely concrete thinkers and are beginning to understand more complicated concepts - like God being three-in-one. They are invited, along with their parents, to learn more about God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through games, conversations, and hands-on activities. This is an interactive workshop that kids and their families won't want to miss.
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Confirmation Lenten Mentoring
We need YOU!
Retreat Orientation- Saturday, February 3
Camp WAPO, Amery, WI
Lenten Retreat at Camp Wapo
- Youth and their leaders will join for an overnight at the camp. Depart Hosanna at 5:45 pm. Mentors (Parents encouraged to join too) will meet at WAPO, Saturday from 10:00- 2:00 pm. Camp is located about 45 min. from Hosanna: 738 Hickory Point Ln, Amery, WI
Mentoring: February 14- March 21
Faith mentoring is an exciting program that you are able to participate in as part of the Confirmation program at Hosanna Lutheran Church. This program will pair you with a faithful, Christian adult in order to share and help grow in your faith lives.
Schedule for Mentoring on Wednesday Nights:
- Dinner - 5:00- 6:00 pm
- Worship Service- 6:00 - 6:45 pm
- Mentoring- Minimum of 30 min., Pick up devotional at the Welcome Desk or download from below...
If you are not able to attend a Wednesday Night, either Mentee or Mentor. 1.) Inform the other person 2.) Plan an alternative meeting time, face-to-face (can use Skype/ Facetime) 3.) Pick up or download the Devotional for the week.
Interested. Questions. Talk to Pr. Jen Collins
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St. Andrew's Family Shelter Presentation
Wednesday, February 7
Come and learn on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30pm in the Garden Chapel how our congregation is taking a step toward recognizing the homelessness issue and getting involved. We will hear from the Forest Lake Area Mission for Families about the new St. Andrew's Family Shelter, housed at St. John's campus of St. Genevieve's. This is an exciting time to learn about the impact we are going to make together. Questions? Contact Pastor Linda.
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Winter Fest
Formerly known as 'the Souper Bowl'
Save the Date: Friday, February 9
6:00- 9:00 pm
Fun Family Event - All Ages
Food - Games - Bouncy House
Silent Auction - Mega Raffle
and MORE!
Discounted Admission Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Mega Raffle Tickets ON SALE NOW!
Limited quantity being sold - $10 each or 12 for $100
Get yours NOW and don't miss out
on your chance to win:
Joyful Noise Friends & Family Tickets (4)
An Xbox One
Google Home minis
We are looking for Winter Fest Volunteer Team Members.
If you are interested in planning in any way let us know.
Questions? OR Information contact:
Rob Anderson, [email protected]
Pastor Jen Collins, [email protected]
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We Need Gift Cards!
By Thursday, February 1, 2018
Instead of items for the Silent Auction this year, we are asking for gift card donations so we can make silent auction prize baskets!
This would be a tax deductable donation and would help us fund our worship fund! We will accept gift card or cash donations of any kind, but we prefer Amazon, Target, Walmart, Michaels, Visa, Cub or store gift cards.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Grachek in the front office.
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Save The Date & Donate
Youth Fundraiser
Saturday, February 10 -
Sunday, February 11
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Annual Meeting
Hosanna will be having our Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 11 at noon along with our annual potluck. Please contact Kelsey Grachek with questions.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Ash Wednesday services this year will be held on Wednesday, February 14 at noon in the Garden Chapel and 6pm in the Great Hall. If you are interested in helping with hospitality for any of these services, please contact Kelsey Grachek.
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Thrivent to Host Fellowship Time
Sunday, February 18
Wednesday, February 21
Sunday, March 18
Thrivent Financial will be here between services on Sundays, February 18 and March 18 and Wednesdays, February 21 and March 21 to discuss with members the services they offer and to answer any questions. If you want to learn more, please contact Pastor Linda.
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Art Raffle
Wednesday, February 21 through
Barbara Johansen will be hosting an art raffle to raise money for the Feed My Starving Children Lakes Area Mobile Pack. You can buy a raffle ticket for $5 or 3 for $10. The paintings are pictured below, but you can see them in person in the front office. The winners will be announced at the Art Sale on March 4. Please contact Pastor Jen for details.
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Yogadevotion
New Series Starting Saturday, February 24
Yogadevotion, now in its 12th year is beginning a new session on February 24, 2018 at 9am in the Lakeside Room here at Hosanna.
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.
The seven (7) week session will run through Saturday, April 7. Cost is $56 and classes will be held in the Lakeside Room (upper level) at Hosanna, beginning at 9 am and ending at 10 am. Please enter through the North doors. To register, contact Kathy Okeson, [email protected] or 651-206-1676.
Payment is due by Sunday, February 18, and will be accepted in the form of checks, made out to Hosanna (Yogadevotion in memo), online or at the Hosanna office.
Make up sessions are available at many locations with various days/times listed on the website: www.yogadevotion.com
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New Book Club Series
Discussion: Monday, February 26, 2018
Discussion date: February 26 at 7pm
Contact Pastor Linda for questions.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
This novel tracks one girl's relentless struggle for justice after she witnesses a shooting that leaves her lifelong friend dead.
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Hosanna Art Sale Save the Date
Saturday, March 3, 2018 - Sunday, March 4, 2018
Hosanna will be hosting an art sale on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 to help benefit the Feed My Starving Children Lakes Area Mobilepack this spring. Please contact Pastor Jen for more information.
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Missing Mission Jamaica Books
Last spring four books about Mary's experiences with mission Jamaica were loaned to an unknown person. The books are titled Mission Jamaica 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and contain many treasured memories. If you have any information about them or know who may have borrowed them, please contact Mary Gookins at 651-464-4694 or [email protected] or Kelsey at the chuch office.
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Faith Formation Volunteers Needed
Are you able to help out with the kids in Faith Formation on Wednesday nights? Contact Pastor Jen with comments or to sign-up! You can also sign up for specific dates online
here via signup genius.
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Hosanna Choir
The 2017-2018 Hosanna Choir has begun rehearsing! They rehearse every Wednesday night at 7:45pm in the Great Hall. This is a no-audition choir and all are welcome to join! If you have any questions, please contact Choir Director Charlie Ollmann.
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Event Planning Team
We are in need of people to help us with events! Kelsey Hane is currently creating a team that can help coordinate weddings, parties and other events that use our church facilities, in hopes of making this a more event-friendly space. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Kelsey
here.
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Hosanna Staff
Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-464-5502 ext. 2006
Jen Collins, Associate Pastor
Rob Anderson, Director of Worship and Music
Kelsey Grachek, Executive Assistant
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
Alicia Bauer, Bookkeeper
Kathy Kuehn, Kitchen Manager
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist
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Locate Our Council Minutes and Information Here
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