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From Pastor Linda
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I Voted! Now what?
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As spoken by Jesus: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. ~From John 14
Dear Friends~
By the time you receive this Constant Contact Update or see it on FACEBOOK you have probably already VOTED- I hope so! Voting for not only the next President of the United States but also in many local elections and ballot decisions. VOTING is our right and our responsibility as citizens of the United States of America. To be a citizen is to be involved, engaged! Parker Palmer defines citizenship like this:
"Citizenship is a way of being in the world rooted in the knowledge that I am a member of a vast community of human and nonhuman beings that I depend on for essentials I could never provide for myself."
Being a citizen is the realization that we are in this world together. Life will go on after the 2016 election process is over. According to a NYT/CBS News Poll, an overwhelming majority of voters are disgusted by the state of American politics, and many harbor doubts that either major-party nominee can unite the country after a historically ugly presidential campaign. These questions remain:
- How will the loser of the election, and his or her followers, respond to the loss?
- How will the winner of the election, and his or her followers, respond to the win?
- How will the winner of the election prepare to move into office? How will the transfer of power be handled?
What do you think? Here is a True/False Post Election Test to consider:
- True or False: The day after the election, regardless of who has won, Jesus will still be King.
- True or False: The day after the election, regardless of who has won, the cross, not the government, will still be where salvation is found.
- True or False: The day after the election, regardless of who has won, the tomb will still be empty.
- True or False: The day after the election, regardless of who has won, my neighbor will still be my neighbor, and loving them will still be the second greatest commandment. (Do you remember the first?)
- True or False: The day after the election, regardless of who has won, God is in control.
In the midst of uncertain times, Jesus enters and says:
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. (From John 14). Listen to these words and know that God is in control.
Be the 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 -
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
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)
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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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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Nov 9
Garden Salad, Sloppy Joes
(reg & gluten-free buns), Potato Chips, Fresh Fruit
Nov 16
Baked Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
(gluten-free), Steamed Broccoli, Corn Muffin
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YouthSleepOut 2016!
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Pastor Jen is sleeping outside on Saturday, Nov. 12 to raise money and awareness of families without stable housing in the Forest Lake Area. Please join her efforts by having your youth join her for the night! Sign up by emailing Pastor Jen at jcollins@hosannaforestlake.net or Kelsey Hane at office@hosannaforestlake.net.
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
Dale and Barbara Johansen's grand son-in-law Mel(Ekko) Blumer is walking without his crutches and is back at work
Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Elaine Schumacher's friend Becky; 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; 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; Dick Westcott and wife Nancy
Grief Compassion
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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This year's Thanksgiving Worship will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 23 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church located at:
1790 11th St. SE
Forest Lake, MN 55025
For more information call: 651-462-5249
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Christmas Caroling this year will be hosted at Birchwood & Parmly Senior Living on December 4 from 11:45am to 3pm and will include lunch.
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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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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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Community Events and Opportunities Continued
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R
iver Valley Christian Women's Connection
invites women to their
Annual SILENT AUCTION Luncheon
on Monday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 am at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom MN 55045 Cost: $10 (pay at the door). Silent Auction of all sorts of items including baked goods. No clothing other than accessory scarves. Music by Joann Nielsen, Speaker Monica Mueller "How to Overcome the Tornadoes of Life with Peace and Confidence"
Reservations/cancellations needed. Call Mary 715-554-2330 or Betty 651-592-7416 by noon Nov. 8. Questions? Contact Dene 715-755-2463. Silent Auction is a fundraiser for Stonecroft. Cash or checks only.
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Lutefisk and Swedish Meatball Dinners
Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia will be hosting several Lutefisk and Swedish meatball dinners on Thursday, November 17 at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm. The cost is $20 per person.
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Advent Tea
On Monday, November 28 Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch will be hosting an Advent celebration filled with music, tea, coffee, punch, a light meal, Christmas cookies, singing, a special speaker and the telling of the Christmas Story. It is $8 per person and will be going from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
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Interested in Feeding the Spiritually Hungry?
For over half a century Minneapolis-based International Christian Literature Distributors has helped feed the spiritually hungry and they would like your help. They are looking for volunteers, those willing to donate used Christian books and financial supporters. Learn more at
www.ICLD.org.
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My Trades of Hope Ladies Night Out
Trades of Hope empowers women out of poverty around the world by selling their ethically produced fashion accessories and home decor. Come and shop for fair trade products at Ladies Night Out on Thursday November 10 at Mattson's Funeral Home from 7:00pm-9:00pm.
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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
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
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
Executive Assistant
651-464-5502
Email
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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Reminder - Memorabilia from All Saints' Sunday can be picked up near the Welcome Desk in the Upper Commons.
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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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Yes, it's coming!!!!
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Can you 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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Parents Night Out
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Drop your kids off and enjoy a date night, holiday shopping or any other activities you don't have time for!
Date: Friday, December 2
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Hosanna Lutheran Church
Cost: $15 per child or $45 for family of 3 or more kids
Ages: 3 and up (must be potty-trained)
Must Pre-Register by November 30
Register here online or at the church office
All proceeds to benefit Hosanna Youth Mission Trip
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Mark Your Holiday Calendar
Wednesday, Dec. 21
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Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M)
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Our December SAM lunch will be
Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 am at
Eichten's Market & Grill
800 6th St. N, Hudson, WI 54106
715-386-
Since 1989 Mama Maria's has been known for extraordinary authentic Italian cuisine. Mama Maria's features delicious homemade recipes made with only the very finest and freshest ingredients.
Located in North Hudson, only 3 miles north of I-94. Mama Maria's takes the time and care to always prepare every meal perfectly! The restaurant is decorated with hand painted artwork throughout.
When you dine at Mama Maria's you will not only enjoy the taste of authentic Italian cuisine, you will also enjoy the ambiance and attention to every detail that will make your dining experience one that you long remember!
We hope you can join us!
Please let Lynda Olson know
if you will be able to join us by either emailing Lynda by clicking HERE
or calling her at 651-982-0856
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Service of Remembrance
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Community Events and Opportunities
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Community Helping Hand Thrift Store and Food Shelf
408 15th Street SW, Forest Lake (located behind Target store)
Food Shelf by appointment only. Please call 651-464-6831
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DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
for Caregivers of those with dementia
WHERE: Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake, 231 W Broadway
(Club Room), Forest Lake, MN 55025
WHEN: 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am
WHAT: This group will provide an opportunity to receive information about dementia, to share your concerns and questions, and to give and receive support with others who are facing the same issues. The group operates with confidentiality and trust. Caregivers are welcome to attend at any time. The leader of the group is Jim Roe, caregiver for 10 years, support group leader for 6 years, and dementia; awareness trainer.
CONTACT: for more information or let us know you are interested
Michelle J. Bernu, Activities Director
Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake
651-464-2709
mbernu1@fairview.org
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"The Gathering" Respite Program -
Caregiver Support Group & Respite Program meets at Linwood Covenant Church on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month 10am-3pm. for more information, contact Family Caregiver Connection Coordinator: Jill Agyekum 763-422-6960
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Forest Lake Senior Center is sponsoring this program that offers comfort, security, and autonomy for senior citizens, disabled, or anyone who may lack an ongoing support system. The FL Senior Center realizes that many senior citizens live alone and may not have a family member living locally. This program is not intended to replace any contacts with family or friend but rather offer an added source of knowing you are being checked on daily. This is a FREE service and all that participants need is a home telephone to receive daily calls. As a member, you select the time of day they wish to be called. You will be called the same time each and every day. In the event that numerous attempts to reach you have failed, an welfare check will be arranged to check on you. This may be a Forest Lake Police Officer
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Christmas Bazaar
Chisago Lake Lutheran Church in Center City invites you to their annual Christmas Bazaar where they will be serving fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning and coffee, sloppy joes, chips and cookies during lunchtime. The event is Saturday, December 3 from 9am to 3pm and costs approximately $5 per person.
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The Movies, Musicals and Masters Concert by the Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra
The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra will be performing songs written for, or heard in popular movies and musicals on November 13 at 4pm in the Centennial Middle School Auditorium. It is a free concert, but 100% of the donations made at this concert will be going toward the Power Pack program.
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