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From Pastor Linda
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Paint to Pack for Feed My Starving Children
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Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, my Father has blessed you! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat...' ~From Matthew 25
The facts from Feed My Starving Children (FMSC):
- At least 6,200 children die from starvation every day.
- Nearly 273,000,000 Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) meals were produced.
- More than 1,000,000 volunteers packed FMSC meals.
- 22ยข pays for one life-giving FMSC meal.
Do these numbers haunt you? Make you want to make a difference? Inspire you to ACTION?
Hosanna has made a difference. Facts from the 2016 Lakes Area MobilePack hosted at Hosanna:
- 877 Volunteers
- 792 Boxes Filled
- 171,072 Meals Packed
- 468 Kids Fed for 1 Year
- Total Cost: $37,635.84
For 2017 we have contracted with Feed My Starving Children to pack 250,000 meals at a cost of $55,000- we will need over 1000 volunteers! To do this we will continue to partner with area churches and businesses for both financing and volunteers. We will need your help too! The FUN-draising begins this weekend (Saturday!) with a FUN event: Paint to Pack for FMSC! Barbara Johansen will guide us in creating a masterpiece- anyone can do it! He
re are the details:
- Date: November 5- Saturday
- Time: 6:30pm
- Place: Mueller Memorial and Event Center- White Bear Lake
- Cost: $50 donation (Did you know that $50 provides a box of FMSC food?)
- You get: appetizers, beverages including wine and beer- plus the opportunity to paint!
- Click here to sign up or call the church office at 651.464.5502
- If you have any questions, contact Jen Bergan (612)-578-6182 or Mary Thompson (651)-621-9478
NOTE: We received a Thrivent Grant for startup costs plus the space and food and beverages are ALL being donated. That means your cost is 100% tax deductible. Be part of the fun. Join us for this kick-off event!
Together we will make a difference! ~Pastor Linda
A few more things to remember this week:
- Turn your clocks BACK one hour on Saturday night/ Sunday morning- you get an extra hour of sleep!!
- This Sunday (November 6) we celebrate ALL SAINTS SUNDAY- there is still time for you to bring your ALL SAINTS memorabilia as we prepare our worship space. 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, Nov 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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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)
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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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 2
Tossed Salad, Baked Potato Bar
(toppings: chili, bacon bits, cheese sauce, broccoli, onions, sour cream, Jalapeno peppers, cilantro)
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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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; 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; 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
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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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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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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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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National Pray For Our Country Day
On November, 6 take some time out of your day to pray for our country and for the upcoming election.
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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)
Don't forget Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Set your clocks back one hour!
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
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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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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Celebration of Life Memorial Service for
Carol Ann Major
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The Monson family will be hosting a Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for Carol Ann Major, mother of Kelly Monson on Thursday, November 3 at 7pm in the Garden Chapel. All are welcome to join.
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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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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 [email protected] or Kelsey Hane at [email protected].
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Thank you,
Adopt-A-Gardeners!
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We would like to thank the following people for their awesome work in the gardens all summer long!
Phyllis Lindberg
Peter and Gina Schield
Rick and Nancy Calkins
Lu Curtis
Roger Finnes
Sue and Jessica Palm
Livermore Family
Also, thank you to those who helped with garden clean up this past Saturday! Our Grounds now look incredible and are ready for winter!
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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 November SAM lunch will be
Thursday, Nov. 3, at 11:30 am at
Eichten's Market & Grill
16440 Lake Blvd, Center City 651-257-1566
This restaurant is casual with a good variety of menu items. In addition to a daily special, soup, sandwiches (bison burgers are their specialty) and salad options, they also serve their awesome breakfast until 3pm!!
Eichten's is especially famous for their cheeses and you will have an opportunity to browse their store and select some of Eichten's natural cheeses if you like. All of the cheese is GLUTEN-FREE and is made on their farm from fresh cow's milk which contains no growth hormones, antibiotics, or BGH. By the way, the bison are also grown on their farm right there in Center City.
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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Mark your calendars for annual
SAM Christmas Lunch on
Thursday, December 1, at
in North Hudson, WI
Since this is such a special celebration, please let Lynda know if you will be able to attend so that the restaurant can provide the appropriate amount of space to accommodate us.
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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
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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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River 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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Fish Lake Lutheran Church of Harris in Stark Area invites you to a pork dinner, silent auction and craft sale for after you have gone out to vote on November 8. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children between 6 and 12 years and free for children 5 and under.
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