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From Pastor Linda
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Debating the DEBATE
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"I may be wrong and you may be right and, by an effort, we may get nearer the truth." ~Karl Popper
Dear Friends~
Did you watch the Presidential Debate last night? I am wondering if we have lost the art of debate. I recently read this about the essence of debate:
Debate is a formal contest of argumentation between two teams or individuals. More broadly, and more importantly, debate is an essential tool for developing and maintaining democracy and open societies. More than a mere verbal or performance skill, debate embodies the ideals of reasoned argument, tolerance for divergent points of view and rigorous self-examination. Debate is, above all, a way for those who hold opposing views to discuss controversial issues without descending to insult, emotional appeals or personal bias. A key trademark of debate is that it rarely ends in agreement, but rather allows for a robust analysis of the question at hand. Perhaps this is what French philosopher Joseph Joubert meant when he said: "It is better to debate a question without settling it, than to settle a question without debating it."
After reading the above description of debate, I am not so sure that what I saw on TV was a debate. Today I wonder, with America going to the polls on November 8, can we debate the many issues at hand? Can we have a conversation? Can we agree to disagree as we go about living and loving and serving together? Just wondering...
Consider joining our book study reading
Healing the Heart of Democracy- The Courage To Create A Politics Worthy Of The Human Spiritby Parker Palmer- on October 4 at 7pm. This is a book about creating a culture of talking to each other. We will be considering Chapters 1, 2 and 3 this week.
See you at Church!
~Pastor Linda
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Hosanna's Wednesday Night Program
Weekly Schedule of Events
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner hour
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
VOLUNTEERS are also needed to help prepare the meals and guide our children & youth in Faith Formation, Confirmation & Higher Ground. Talk with Pastor Jen Collins or Susan Wojciechowski, Food Service Coordinator about ways you might help.
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Registration OPEN NOW
for connect360
children, youth & adult learning
AND volunteers!
DISCOUNTED Meal Packages also available online.
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Wednesday Night Menus
All meals include dessert & beverage
(menus subject to change)
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Sept 28:
Beef tacos w/fixings, Spanish rice, baked beans
Oct 5:
Grilled brats, sauer kraut w/fixings, German potato pancakes, potato chips
Oct 12:
Handmade pizza (sausage & roasted vegetable), antipasto salad
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
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
Tommy LaMere, 12-yr-old friend of Doug & Sharon Sill; Max Peterson, grandson of Jeff & Mary Peterson; Rich Hehn, brother of Charlie (Barb) Ollmann; Caleb Anderson, son of Lynn & Paul Anderson; Hannah Bergan, her family & medical team; 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
Dick & Nancy Westcott upon death of their friend Leonard.
Comfort & Peace / Nearing End of Life
Kelly (Curt) Monson's mother and their family
Keep Safe From Harm (Military & other circumstances)
Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Kelley & babies (protection & healing), Marlin & Ruth Lackas' God child; Hayden Oliver, serving in the Coast Guard
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Fall Gardens & Grounds Clean-Up
Saturday, October 29 9am-12noon
Bring your rakes, trimmers, work gloves, wheelbarrows, etc.
and come help us get our grounds cleaned up and
"put the gardens to bed" for the winter.
Sign up on a Yellow Page on Sunday or simply show up on Saturday, October 29, ready to pitch in!
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Monthly S.A.M. Luncheon
Thursday, October 6th - 11:30am
Norman Quacks Restaurant in beautiful Downtown Forest Lake. The address is 843 W. Broadway, Forest Lake, MN Phone number is
651-982-6777
We would love to have you join us! This month, while Lynda & Gary Olson will be away, Betty Corum has agreed to be your gracious, fun-loving host. Please let Lynda or Betty know
if you will be able to attend.
Lynda 651-982-0856
Betty 651-464-3156
As always, please feel free to attend even if you do not let us know ahead of time. We understand that plans change and
life happens and the restaurant can always pull up
another chair and make room for everyone!
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Memory Care Educational Series starting Oct 6
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Funeral & Cremation Pre-Planning Seminar
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Listening Ministry Consortium
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
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(QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer)
Presented by Kari Krummel and Deanna Steuernagel
From
"Jake's Hope"
St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church
13060 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom, MN
Monday October 10th 2016
7pm in the Social Hall
Kari is a certified QPR trainer. She will share warning signs of suicide, and what we can do to help and refer at risk individuals.
Deanna is the mother of Jake, a young man who took his life. She and her family are passionate about working to prevent others from making this devastating choice. She will share Jake's story.
Jake's Hope is a non-profit organization advocating for suicide awareness and prevention. They work to remove the stigma that often comes with mental health issues, and bring hope and understanding into the community that makes a difference.
Come learn how to "Ask a Question and Save a Life!"
Everyone in the community is welcome to this Free Training.
Call Heidi Gieske with Questions 651-257-2474 #25
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Worship Times
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Sunday
9:00 am & 10:30 am
Great Hall (lower level)
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Garden Chapel (upper level)
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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
Susan Wojciechowski
651-464-5502 ext.2023
Email
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! These free sessions provide a wonderful way for families to connect with each other and with the church while exploring important aspects of faith.
UPCOMING MILESTONES
THIS Sunday, Oct 2
CONNECT Bible - grades 4-8
11:30am-1:30pm
Lunch & Learn
As children become independent readers, it is a natural time to fulfill the baptismal promise to place the scriptures into their hands. Children and their families will learn some basics about the Bible, as well as ways to incorporate the Bible in daily readings and family devotions through this special workshop. Parents will present the Bible to their child(ren) in worship.
Families with PreK-Grade 3 kids who missed the SPARK Story Bible Milestone on Sept 18 may also attend and receive a SPARK Story Bible.
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NEW Book Study
for All People
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Healing the Heart of Democracy-
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:
- September 20: chpt 1-2
- October 4: chpt 3-4
- October 18: chpt 5-6
- November 1: chpt 7-8
Pastor Linda is the facilitator
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Women of the ELCA "Bridges" newsletter now available!
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The Saint Paul Area Synod chapter of the Women of the ELCA publishes its
Bridges
newsletter quarterly.
Read it HERE.
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Support the mission of
Hosanna Lutheran Church
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Kids Outerwear Fair
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Trinity Lutheran Church
13025 Newell Ave
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Thursday, Oct 27 2-7pm
Friday, Oct 28 2-7pm
Saturday, Oct 29 9am-12noon
For ANYONE experiencing financial difficulty purchasing winter items
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The Sharing Shop
Clothing Event
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Lakes Free Church
29620 Olinda Trail
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Friday, Oct 21
9am - 12noon & 5-7pm
Saturday, Oct 22
9am - 12noon
Gently used fall and winter clothing for men, women
and children
10 cents - each clothing item
25 cents - boots, coats, snowpants
Proceeds will be used to purchase new undergarments & socks.
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2006 Cub Cadet GT2550
Heavy Duty Riding Lawn Mower, 50" deck,22 HP engine, hydrostatic drive, 639 hours. Estimated current value $1000-$2000.
To be sold to the highest bid received between now and Oct 15.
(minimum bid of $1000 requested)
Bid sheets available at the Welcome Deskor contact church office with your bid. October 15 is the deadline to get your bid in.
Questions? Contact Gary Lee 651-982-1081
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