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From Pastor Linda
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The HEART of Hosanna - Volunteers!
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
~2Corinthians 9.7
Dear Friends,
A wise person once said, "There's nothing more powerful than the heart of a volunteer". The Online Dictionary describes a volunteer this way - a person who performs a service willingly and without pay; a person whose actions are not founded on any legal obligation so to act.
It's so easy to get into the mindset that serving God is a chore, it's our job, our duty -- we give valuable consideration to our giving. God loves a cheerful giver. God loves a volunteer. When I think of that verse, the first thing that comes to my mind is monetary giving, but God wants us to cheerfully volunteer every good thing God has so mercifully allowed us to have -- things we often take for granted -- our time, our energy, our abilities, our talents, our homes, our cars, our families -- all that we have - all that God has cheerfully given to us!
Volunteers are at the very heart of Hosanna. You are what makes Hosanna tick!! It takes volunteers to:
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Create an atmosphere of hospitality on Sunday mornings- join a
Hospitality Team today-
email Jackie
NOW
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Clean up the Coliseum at the MN State Fair - FUN family-serve project plus you get a ticket to the State Fair (August 24- September 5)-
click here to volunteer NOW
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Work in the kitchen- especially on Wednesday nights-
click here to volunteer NOW
- Bake desserts at home for Wednesday night meals
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Lead our Confirmation youth on Wednesday nights-
click here to volunteer NOW
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Teach our children about the love of Jesus on Wednesday nights-
click here to volunteer NOW
Just do it! Make a point to volunteer TODAY- it's just a click away! By doing this you not only bless the Lord- but those you are serving as well.
From my heart to yours- THANK YOU for the many ways that YOU make Hosanna a place of LIVING and LOVING and SERVING- so that all may know Jesus!!
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S
ummer Outdoor Worship at
Lakeside Memorial Park
June-August 28
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2016 Summer Sunday Worship
9:30 am at
Lakeside Memorial Park
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
on Summer Sundays (June-Aug)
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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It's not too early to start thinking about
and signing up for Hosanna's Annual
State Fair Coliseum Project!!
Sign-up sheets available after worship
on Sunday or REGISTER ONLINE NOW at
(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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Sign up as a team
or just show up.
Bring a treat to share
with your table or everyone!
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The Christopher Ryan Foundation, in honor of
Christopher Schlemmer, is holding its first
Kick-off Carnival
August 21, 2016 1:00-5:00 pm at
Withrow Ballroom & Event Center
There will be bounce houses, face painting, outdoor lawn games, photo booth, silent auction and MORE!!
All proceeds will directly benefit a child in need.
Please contact Melissa at 651-245-8384 or
[email protected] with any silent auction donations.
Monetary donations can be made payable to
Christopher Ryan Foundation
and mailed to 10037 John Trial, Chisago City MN 55013.
Receiving his diagnosis was life changing for our entire family. As a family we knew we wanted to help others who wore similar shoes as ours. This is where the nonprofit comes in! Raising a child with extraordinary needs is extremely rewarding but also can be draining in many aspects, one of those being financially. As we quickly learned there were so many costly items needed for Christopher to thrive as well as services that medical insurance did not cover. Floor mats, adapted toys, therapy items, and intensive therapy to name a few. Our goal is to help families alleviate some of the financial stress and make a difference in their child's life.
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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
The first night will start with a Meal served from
5pm until 6pm, followed by a special worship concert
by 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.
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. 21st.
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner served
6:00-6:30 pm The Good News at 6 Worship
Wednesday Nite at the Movies / 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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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 will be available later this week on Hosanna's website.
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.
Food Service Coordinator
(10-15 hours per week)
We have an immediate opening for a Food Service Coordinator to join our team. If you enjoy a dynamic work environment, working with volunteers all while being creative in providing
nutritious
meals to our families-
then this position is for you.
(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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Praise & Thanksgiving
P
rayers of thanksgiving for Jeff St. Martin's progress and for continued healing and progress
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 & Stacia, grandson & daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Audry Girard, mother of Paul (Sue) Girard; Lynda Olson; 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
Cole & Stacia, grandson & daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Kelley & babies (protection & healing), Marlin & Ruth Lackas' God child; Hayden Oliver, serving in the Coast Guard
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