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From Pastor Linda
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THE CONTENTMENT CHALLENGE
35-days to increased happiness
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"...for I have
learned to be content with whatever I have...
I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Phil 4
Dear Friends~
Contentment: the state of being happy and satisfied.
How is the Contentment Challenge going? On Sunday we handed out Contentment Prayer key tags- if you missed out, pick one up this week and join the challenge! Listen to the message online and learn more about it- or ask me!
Paul reminds us that contentment is not a natural state but rather a learned state. In most all aspects of life, learning takes practice. On Sunday you were challenged to practice contentment by considering how and why you spend money. The challenge? Between now and November 20
th, PAUSE each time you are ready to spend money and consider why you are spending- and if your purchase is a need or a want. Pray the contentment prayer*- and then reconsider your purchase, perhaps wait for 24 hours. By doing this, you were challenged to consider your relationship with money- and to re-consider what makes you happy:
- Do you live with a mindset of scarcity or abundance? Fear or joy?
- How much is ENOUGH?
- What does your spending say about who you are and what you believe?
- Are you an emotional shopper? Do you purchase without thinking? If you use a credit card- do you realize that you are spending money? Try using cash- that's REAL money.
This week I am challenging myself- each time I pray the Contentment Prayer and chose NOT to spend, I place part of my "savings" in a Buck A Day envelope. It is Tuesday at 9am and my envelope has $13 in it. On Sunday I will release this money to God, placing it in the offering basket to help build the foundation of ministry at Hosanna- and 10% will be given away beyond our doors. I wonder how much will be in the envelope- and if I will miss the money or the stuff I would have purchased. I will pick up a new envelope for next week.
Join me in the Contentment Challenge. Keep practicing (not perfection)!
See you at Church!
~Pastor Linda
*Contentment Prayer: Lord, help me to be grateful for what I have, to remember that I don't need most of what I want, and that joy is found in simplicity and generosity.
ALL SAINTS Memory Table: Remember to bring your ALL SAINTS memorabilia as we prepare our worship space for ALL SAINTS' Sunday on November 6. Questions? See information below.
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All Saints' Memory Table
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We are preparing a Saints' Table in the Great Hall for ALL SAINTS' Sunday, November 6,
to remember all those in our lives who have died in the faith- people who have helped shape our own lives of faith. Who is that for you? Might you have a piece of memorabilia (a picture, a poem, something else)- that you might be willing to share- to bring to the table- as together we remember? We will begin
collecting these items
Bring your ALL SAINTS memorabilia as we prepare our worship space for ALL SAINTS' Sunday on November 6.
Questions? Contact Pastor Linda or Pastor Jen.
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NO connect360 on October 19
(MEA week)
(see more info below)
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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NOTICE
NO connect360 TOMORROW NIGHT, Oct. 19 (MEA week)
However, youth are have a Fall Fest starting at 5pm with a meal of Mac N Cheese, games, music, pumpkin carving (4-6th graders may also participate until 7pm. At 7pm, 7th-12th graders can go on an OPTIONAL Haunted Hayride at Pinehaven and return to Hosanna for an overnight LOCK-IN. Parents can pick up their youth at 9am on Thursday morning.
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Register HERE 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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Next Menu Schedule & Discounted 4-week Meal Pkgs
begin Oct. 26
NOTICE
NO connect360 on Oct. 19 (MEA week) - however, youth are have a Fall Fest starting at 5pm with a meal of Mac N Cheese, games, music, pumpkin carving. at 7pm 7th-12th graders can go on a Haunted Hayride at Pinehaven (optional) and return to Hosanna for an overnight LOCK-IN. Parents can pick up their youth at 9am on Thursday morning.
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
Norman Schaibel, family friend of Teresa & Mike Bredahl is now cancer-FREE
Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Elaine Schumacher; Elaine Schumacher's friend Becky; Bernice, mother of Dave (Kathy) Okeson; Jamesen Rasmussen, granddaughter of Dave & Mona Mitten; Tim Tkach, friend of Ross & Julie Ohman; Ross Ohman; Tommy LaMere, 12-yr-old friend of Doug & Sharon Sill; Hannah Bergan; 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; Johnita, Ruth (Marlin) Lackas' sister; Craig-Dick & Nancy Westcott's nephew; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie (Ross) Ohman; Mary (Jeff) Peterson's sister Betty & husband Steve; Cooper, great nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty (Glen) Corum
Grief Compassion
Charlie & Barb Ollmann & family upon death of Charlie's brother Rich Hehn; Kelly & Curt Monson & family upon death of Kelly's mother; Duane Brown and Chris Brown & family upon the death of wife & mother, Lorayne Brown
Comfort & Peace / Nearing End of Life
Keep Safe From Harm (Military & other circumstances)
Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; 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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PAINT to PACK
Saturday, Nov 5 6:30 pm
Mueller Memorial & Event Center
4738 Bald Eagle Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Local artist Barbara Johansen will lead participants in hand-paintinga 16"x20" landscape that ANYONE can do. There will be appetizers & beverages. And the best part is 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes toward the
Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack.
Space is Limited so register soon.
Minimum Donation: $50 per person
Questions? Contact:
Jen Bergan 612-578-6182 or Mary Thompson 651-621-9478
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Yogadevotion, now in its 12
th year in Forest Lake, will begin a new 7-week session on Saturday, Nov 5, 2016,at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake.
Saturday Mornings 9-10am
Nov 5 - Dec 17, 2016
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Lakeside Room / upper level
9300 Scandia Trail North
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Enter at north doors (Door C)
Cost: $56
Make-up sessions available at various times & locations
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogadevotion 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.
To register, contact Kathy Okeson,
[email protected]
, or 651-464-5422 . Payment is due by Sunday, Oct. 30, and will be accepted in the form of checks (payable to Hosanna, memo - Yogadevotion), cash, or online through Hosanna's website.
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Celebration of Ministry
for Pastor Jan Mehlhoff
Shhh....it's a SURPRISE!
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Pastor Jan Mehlhoff, a former pastor at Hosanna, is retiring.
A SURPRISE celebration is planned in her honor and
an invitation has been extended to anyone from Hosanna
who knows Pastor Jan and would like to join in the celebration.
Friday, November 11, 2016
DoubleTree By Hilton
7800 Normandale Bvd
Bloomington, MN 55439
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FREE Class
Living Well With Chronic Health Conditions
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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
Alisha Bauer
Bookkeeper
651-464-5502 ext.2013
Email
Charlie Ollmann
Choir Director
Mary Gookins
Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer
Children's Choir Director
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Meet Hosanna's new
Executive Assistant
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My name is Kelsey Hane.
I grew up in Buffalo, Minnesota and graduated from Winona State University. I am so excited to be a part of this incredible church family and feel so blessed to be given an opportunity to serve such a wonderful place. Please don't hesitate to stop in and introduce yourself!
Kelsey is pictured above with her fiance Ryan. She will be in training with Jackie Verdick until the end of the year when Jackie will be retiring.
Join us in welcoming Kelsey as she starts her new position on Monday, Oct 24. Please introduce yourself to her
(this is when wearing a name tag on Sunday mornings really helps!).
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And join us for ICE CREAM SUNDAES in honor of and to welcome Kelsey between worship services on Sunday.
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Bookkeeper UPDATE
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For personal reasons, Robbyn Graves, recently hired as Bookkeeper, decided to decline this position. Hosanna has contracted with Ahola, Mack & Associates, Ltd (
http://www.aholamackcpa.com
) for our bookkeeping needs. They have placed Alicia Bauer at Hosanna. Alicia works with other churches and so comes with a deep knowledge of both bookkeeping and church finance. Currently her onsite hours will be
Monday
afternoons. Her email is
[email protected]
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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:
Even if you missed the first 2 discussions, please join us for the final 2 discussions below.
- October 18: chpt 5-6
- November 1: chpt 7-8
Pastor Linda is the facilitator
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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
AmazonSmile.
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
AmazonSmile when shopping online and simply click the link below to get started.
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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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ON SALE NOW
Metro Dining Cards
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Hosanna's Youth are now selling
Metro Dining Cards as a fundraiser.
Each box contains cards to restaurants and entertainment venues in our area; and
each card can be used once every month (through October 2017)!!!
$24 per box
Boxes will be availalbe
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Yes, it's coming!!!!
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Can pitch in and put your name on our list to call when Hosanna is expecting a big snowfall before worship or other events? We want to make sure our sidewalks are cleared before worshipers arrive.
Needed early on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons before connect360.
Sign up on a Yellow Page or contact the church office HERE to sign up.
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Mark Your Holiday Calendar
Wednesday, Dec. 21
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