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From Pastor Linda
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As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
~Joshua 24
Dear Friends,
The MN State Fair begins THIS WEEK!! It is the official final countdown of Summer for all things Minnesota!! We have a FREE ticket for you. Just sign up to help with the State Fair Coliseum Clean Up and help Hosanna raise $11,000 for our General Ministries (Click HERE to find out more and sign up).
Here is some interesting history about the MN Sate Fair:
FAIR HISTORY:
After four years of territorial fairs, the first Minnesota State Fair was held in 1859 near what became downtown Minneapolis. This was a year after Minnesota was granted statehood.
During the fair's early years, the site of the exposition changed annually with stops in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Red Wing, Winona and Owatonna. In 1885, the Minnesota State Fair finally found a permanent home at its present location, mid-way between Minneapolis and St. Paul when the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners donated their 210-acre poor farm to the State Agricultural Society, the governing body of the State Fair.
Secure in its new surroundings, the Minnesota State Fair began to grow. Physically, the fairgrounds blossomed to 320 acres. An important change in the State Fair over the years has been in the attractions offered to fair visitors. The character of early fairs was dominated by agricultural exhibits and competitions, reflecting its original purpose of encouraging farming in the state. While agriculture is still the primary focus, the scope of activities has broadened to include large-scale entertainment features, technological and industrial exhibits, and scores of education and government institutions.
Since its inception, the fair has been held every year with only five exceptions: in 1861 and 1862 due to the Civil War and Dakota Indian Conflict, in 1893 because of scheduling conflicts with the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, in 1945 due to war-time fuel shortages, and in 1946 due to a polio epidemic.
FOOD at the FAIR:
In the early days, if you wanted a full meal at the fair, you had to bring your own food. Around the 1900's churches started pitching tents for sit-down meals- those meals often prepared in people's homes and then transported to the fair. Today eating at the Fair is an all-day activity with Fair-goers checking off their annual must-haves like Sweet Martha Cookies, cheese curds and deep fried oreos- to name a few of my favorites! Food-on-a-stick has become synonymous with State Fair- the true on-the-go food!
There's an APP for that!
Search the APP store or Google Play to download the MN State Fair APP. It's FREE and features a Food Finder and Fun Finder. Make the MOST of your State Fair time!! There is even a History Walk at the Fair- for those who want to learn more!
You will find Mark and me at the State Fair on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week! Join us- or pick another day. Just do it!!
LIVING and LOVING and SERVING- so that all may know Jesus!!
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Hosanna names new Food Service Coordinator
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 My name is Susan Wojciechowski.
Originally, I am from Illinois. I moved to Minnesota three years ago with my husband Larry. We purchased a house in Wyoming, MN, and settled in last year. Larry and I became members of Hosanna about 3 months ago. We collectively have four children, and two beautiful grandchildren. Our family is a blended family and most still live in Illinois, so travel is a must.
I attended Kendall Culinary College for a degree in Hospitality. I worked my way up from a grill cook in Country Clubs, to a Chef Manager, a Food Operations Manager and Retail Catering Manager in Business and Industry accounts for large food service contract companies. I currently hold a position at St Catherine University in St Paul as a Catering Coordinator.
I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with everyone at Hosanna and to be a part of all the exciting things that are happening here.
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Last S
ummer Outdoor Worship at
Lakeside Memorial Park
in Downtown Forest Lake
THIS SUNDAY - Aug 28th at 9:30 am
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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 8:00 am
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Bible Study
8-8:45 am
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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Sunday Worship Returns Back
to Hosanna in September
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September 4th - only ONE service
9:30 am in the Garden Chapel (upper level)
Starting September 11th
9:00 am in the Great Hall (lower level)
10:30 am in the Great Hall (lower level)
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State Fair Coliseum Project
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Can YOU pitch in to help
with Hosanna's Annual
State Fair Coliseum Project
between now and Labor Day?
It's just a few hours of your time in the evening.
And you get a FREE admission ticket to the Fair!!
Sign-up sheets available after worship
(we'll even email you a reminder when you sign up online!)
For over 20 years Hosanna volunteers
have helped clean the inside of the Coliseum
at the State Fair to raise funding for its ministries.
Be a part of this project
that will raise $11,000 this year!!
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Bell Workshop at Hosanna
Saturday, September 10 8:30-12noon
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In joint collaboration, Hosanna Lutheran Church, Faith Lutheran Church and St. Peter's Catholic Church, all of Forest Lake, are holding a Bell Workshop at Hosanna on Saturday, Sept. 10, being led by Twin Cities Bronze, a professional handbell choir.
If you are ages 12-92 and a present or past handbell player in one of these church's handbell choirs or maybe you're thinking you'd like to try playing handbells with one of these choirs, you are encouraged to participate. Participants should be able to read basic music notation. There will be classes for beginners and for experienced players.This is a wonderful opportunity for all levels of players.
We'd love for you to participate even if you won't be available to play this year but are interested in playing in the future.
Cost: $10 per person
Contact Mary Gookins if you are interested in participating
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connect360
Hosanna's Wednesday night program
returns on Sept 14th
FOOD -
CONCERT -
MINISTRY FAIR
The first night will start with a Meal served from
5pm until 6pm, followed by a Special Worship Concert
with singer/songwriter Rachel Kurtz
Rachel Kurtz is a Minneapolis-based songwriter, performer and recording artist. Churches across the country have discovered Rachel's powerhouse voice and joyful presence thanks to her relentless touring schedule, and her featured appearances on the main stage of recent national youth gathering. Her song "Make A Difference," unveiled at the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, has become a widespread sensation sung by praise bands, youth groups, and school choirs from coast to coast. Rachel has participated in benefit concert tours across the country with fellow musicians Agapé and Lost And Found, helping to raise $125,000 for ELCA World Hunger. In addition to her music leadership at conventions and congregations, Rachel is also an in-demand retreat facilitator and keynote speaker at youth weekends, women's retreats and many times at Sunday morning worship at our Ministry Fair.
After the concert, you can learn more about and register for connect360 Wednesday night programs and also find out about about other ministry opportunities for the whole family to get involved in throughout the year.
connect360 Schedule starting Sept. 21
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner served
6:00-6:30 pm
The Good News at 6 Worship
Wednesday Nite at the Movie
s
(The
Gospel in Cinema)
6:30-7:30 pm
Education for all ages:
-Faith Formation - preK-Grade 6
-Confirmation - Grades 7-9
-Higher Ground - High School
-Adult Ed (Sept 21-Oct 26) My Neighbor
is Muslim/Exploring the Muslim
Faith
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Registrations for connect360
NOW OPEN
- Faith Formation (preK-6th grade)
- Confirmation (7th, 8th, and 9th grades)
- Higher Ground (high school)
Click HERE to Register for the above
VOLUNTEERS (teachers/guides, Kitchen Krew, etc.)
Individual meals can be purchased at the door each week.
Click
HERE
to check out and purchase
DISCOUNTED Meal Packages (for the first 5-week pkg)
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Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
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River Valley Christian Women's Connection invites women
to their
Treasures & Adventures Luncheon on Monday,
Sept 19,
at 11:30 am at Oak Forest Center, 2824 130th St, Frederic, WI 54837. Featuring Deann Alsaker from Lindstrom-Recycled Clothing / Wear your favorite thrift outfit!
Speaker: Barbara Hoffner
Are You Ready For Adventure?
Music by Jo Lund
Reservations/cancellations necessary. Contact Mary at 715-554-2330 or Betty 651-592-7416.
Questions? Contact Dena at 715-755-2463
Christian Women's Connection is an affiliation with Stonecroft www.stonecroft.org
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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
Jackie Verdick
Office Coordinator
651-464-5502 ext.2000
Charlie Ollmann
Choir Director
Mary Gookins
Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer
Children's Choir Director
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Hosanna
Employment Opportunities
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In line with Hosanna's
newly approved staffing reorganization, the following positions are now open to applicants. Complete job descriptions are available below and on Hosanna's website.
Executive Assistant
(full-time, hourly)
We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate would be energetic and experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, a team player, flexible and enjoy the administrative opportunities of supporting a church office. This position will work closely with and report directly to the Lead Pastor.
Bookkeeper / Accounting
(24 hours per week)
We have an immediate opening for a part-time Bookkeeper/
Accountant. If you enjoy serving behind the scenes, you are extremely detail oriented, and enjoy providing support in a professional and friendly manner, then please take a closer look at this opportunity.
(10-20 hours per week)
This part-time position performs general custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure Hosanna's facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
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Volunteer Counters Needed
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Can you spare a couple hours on Monday mornings 1-2 times per month. We meet once a week to count and record offerings received during the previous week You do not need to be an accountant or bookkeeper. Training is provided. For more information
please contact Mary Peterson at 651-303-3516.
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Hosanna Ministry Fair
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Hosanna is holding
Ministry Fair
on
Wednesday night, Sept 14
and also on
Sunday morning, Sept 18
to showcase the various ministry opportunities you and your family can participate in here at Hosanna.
We need to hear from the leaders or point persons for these various ministries to help us coordinate this event. Please talk about this opportunity within your ministry group and decide who can represent your group on Sept 14 and 18. Then contact Jackie in the church office and let her know which group(s) will be represented and how you plan to present information and invite others to join your ministry
during the Ministry Fair.
Questions?
Contact Jackie at
651-464-5502 or
[email protected]
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Hosanna Lutheran Church
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NEW Book Study
for All People!
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Healing the Heart of Demoncracy-
The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit
by Parker Palmer
The author looks with realism and hope at how to deal with our political tensions for the sake of the common good.
Palmer writes:
For those of use who want to see democracy survive and thrive - and we are legion-the heart is where everything begins: that grounded place in each of us where we can overcome fear, rediscover that we are members of one another, and embrace the conflicts that threaten democracy as openings to new life for us and for our nation.
Read the book, then come for the discussions at 7pm on Tuesdays:
- Sep 20 - prelude + ch 1,2
- Oct 4 - ch 3,4
- Oct 18 - ch 5,6
- Nov 1 - ch 7,8
Pastor Linda is the facilitator
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Prayer Requests
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Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Santa Ferraro, friend of Susy Richie; Tracy, friend of Anne & Rob Myre; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Charlie Wallin; Bob Rupar; Laura-daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend; Terry & Donna Beck's daughter Angie
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Hannah Bergan, her family & medical team; Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Audry Girard, mother of Paul (Sue) Girard; Rick Bahnemann; Jan Hill; Mel (Ekko) Blumer, grandson-in-law of Dale & Barbara Johansen; Laney Hays and family, granddaughter of Brad & Barb Turgeon; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Norman Schaible, family friend of Teresa & Mike Bredahl; Johnita, Ruth (Marlin) Lackas' sister; Craig-Dick & Nancy Westcott's nephew; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie (Ross) Ohman; Deb Krinke & family; Alex-Jen Bergan's friend's in-law; Mary (Jeff) Peterson's sister Betty & husband Steve; Cooper, great nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty (Glen) Corum
Grief Compassion
Comfort & Peace / Nearing End of Life
Kelly (Curt) Monson's mother and their family
Keep Safe From Harm and Military
Kelley & babies (protection & healing), Marlin & Ruth Lackas' God child; Hayden Oliver, serving in the Coast Guard
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Yogadevotion, now in its 12
th year in Forest Lake, will begin a new session on Saturday, Sept.17
th, 2016, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake.
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, October 31st in the Lakeside Room (upper level) at Hosanna, beginning at 9 am and ending at 10 am. Please enter through Door C (north doors). Make-up sessions are available at various times and locations.
Cost is $56 To register, contact Kathy Okeson, [email protected], or 651-464-5422. Payment is due by Sunday, September 11th, via checks made payable to Hosanna, (Yogadevotion on memo line), cash or online through Hosanna's website, are accepted.
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