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From Pastor Linda
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Glo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-ria!
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Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. ~Angles We Have Heard On High
Dear Friends~
The story passed down from generation to generation goes like this:
As vast numbers of angels swiftly descended toward earth through the star sprinkled sky, the leading angel halted them with a sign. They hovered with folded wings over a silent field near Bethlehem. "There they are," said the leading angel, "the humble shepherds who have been chosen by God to receive our message. It will be the most wonderful news that humans have ever received. Are you ready with your great angelic chorus?"
The leading angel drifted slightly downward so that the angel could be seen by the shepherds below. They were terrified! Each one of them covered their face in the brilliance of the light but deeply listened with awe as the vision before them began to speak:
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
Instantly surrounding the angel was the brilliant heavenly host, and echoing through the sky was the most beautiful singing that the shepherds had ever heard, exulting and praising God for the long-awaited gift of God's Son. They made haste to see the Savior with their own eyes.
Scripture tells us that angels are the ministering servants, the messengers of God and that they are continually being sent to help and protect us. Certainly their most important task was this earth-shattering occasion announcing Christ's arrival on earth!
On Sunday we will hear the story of Gloria, the Christmas Angel- words spoken by storyteller Bob Cole while the choirs (Hosanna, Bells, Chimes and Youth & Children) along with the worship team bring the story alive in song. We too will have an opportunity to sing... with the angels!
You are NOT going to want to miss this!! And invite your neighbors and family- to hear about the most unlikely of angels- GLORIA!
See you in church! ~Pastor Linda
PS- You heard on Sunday from Council Vice-Chair Terry Dreyer about the opportunity to give a year-end gift in support of your church and the mission and ministry that we share. Currently we are up to date will all our bills however to budget we are
$40,000 behind. In order to fulfill all of our yearend commitments in support of the mission and ministry that we share it is imperative that we end strong. Please consider a yearend gift. These gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2016. Click here to give online:
http://www.hosannaforestlake.net/giving/
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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
Bah Humbug! The Redemption of Scrooge
Nov. 30 - The Ghost of Christmas Past
Dec. 7 - The Ghost of Christmas Present
Dec. 14 - The Ghost of Christmas Future
6:30-7:30 pm Education for all ages
-Faith Formation - PreK-Grade 6
-Confirmation - Grades 7-9
-Higher Ground - High School
-Adult Ed
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!
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Wednesday Night Menus
All meals include dessert & beverage
(menus subject to change)
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Dec.14
- Beef tacos w/fixings, Spanish rice, baked beans
Dec.21 - NO connect360, but there will be a Youth Event, which includes a meal.
Free-will offerings will be received
in place of set meal prices during Advent
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There will be NO Connect360 on December 21 or December 28, but there will be alternate events going on those days. See below for details.
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Prayer Requests
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Praise & Thanksgiving
Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Ruth Anne Edlund; Ed Abbott, cousin of Denny & Shirley Wachholz; Ruth Anne Edlund; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovery, Facing Other Health Issues
Geary Lynch following the loss of his leg; Dick Westcott and wife Nancy; Elaine Schumacher's friend Becky; Jamesen Rasmussen, granddaughter of Dave & Mona Mitten; Tim Tkach, friend of Ross & Julie Ohman;Tommy LaMere, 12-yr-old friend of Doug & Sharon Sill; Hannah Bergan; Rick Bahnemann; Jan Hill; 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; Friend of Ruth and Marlin Lackas
Grief Compassion
Family and Friends of Laney Hays; Diane Cibulka on the passing of her mother, Betty Svendsen
Comfort & Peace / Nearing End of Life
Keep Safe From Harm (Military & other circumstances)
Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas away at college; Hayden Oliver, serving in the Coast Guard
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Yogaevotion is now in it's 12th year in Forest Lake and will be beginning a new session on Saturday, January 7, 2017 here at Hosanna Lutheran Church.
Yogaevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogaevotional 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 is needed and only basic yoga will be taught.
The 7 week sessions will run through February 18. The cost is $56 and classes will be held in the Lakeside room (upper level) at Hosanna, beginning at 9am and ending at 10am. Please enter through the North doors. Make up sessions are available at various times and in various locations.
To register, contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected] or 651-464-5422. Payment is due by Sunday, January 1 and will be accepted in the form of cash, check (made payable to Hosanna with "Yogadevotion" in the memo) or online through Hosanna's website here.
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Senior Adult Ministry (S.A.M.)
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Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation
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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
These make great Christmas gifts!
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Book Conversations Return in January of 2017!
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Interested in joining a book club? It's simple! Read the book and come to discuss!
Our January book is
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Jodi tackles the profoundly challenging, yet essential concerns of our time: prejudice, race and justice. Discussion date is Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm in the conference room. Start reading now! Pastor Linda is the discussion facilitator.
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Community Events and Opportunities
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Fourth Annual Live Nativity
First United Methodist Church in Lindstrom would like to invite you to their FREE outdoor Living Nativity. Bundle up, gather your family and friends to experience the Christmas story like never before. Enjoy live animals, music, an outdoor fire and yummy treats. The shows run about 15 minutes and will be going from 6:00pm-7:30pm Saturday, December 17.
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Worship Times
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Sunday
9:00 am & 10:30 am
Great Hall (lower level)
Christmas Festival!
Wednesday
6:00 pm
Garden Chapel (upper level)
Christmas Eve
4:00 pm in Great Hall (lower level)
9:00 pm in Garden Chapel (upper level)
10:30 pm in Garden Chapel (upper level)
Christmas Day
10:30 am
Garden Chapel (upper level)
New Years Day
10:30 am
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 ext.2003
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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Locate our Council Minutes and Information
Here
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A Note From The Church Council
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From the Church Council:
As we come to the end of 2016, we want to thank you for your generous gifts throughout the year to support the ministries of Hosanna Lutheran Church.
Thanks to the generosity of many people Hosanna continues to thrive; worship continues to ground us in God's Word of grace, children and youth continue to learn the faith through education and service, we care for others through Coats for Kids, FMSC and more. As you plan your year-end charitable contributions we hope that you will consider a special gift to your church home.
As you consider your charitable gifts between now and the end of the year, remember that gifts made now can generate income tax deductions. To receive a credit for the 2016 calendar year for tax purposes, all gifts need to be postmarked or directed to the Hosanna by December 31, 2016. Your year end gift can be placed in the offering basket, sent to the church office or given online from the church website on or before December 31, 2016-
http://www.hosannaforestlake.net/giving/ .
Your gifts make such a positive difference. Thank you!
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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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A Note From The Green Earth Team:
The GET , custodial staff and kitchen workers would like to thank Rick Calkins and Ted Jordan for donating their time to install a motion sensor light on the north side of the garage, which will illuminate the dumpster, recycling and compost areas at night. The GET donated funds to this project, which will now insure those who use the area at night will be able to see better and be safe. Thank You, Rick, Ted and the GET!
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Help Us Clear the Snow!
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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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Youth Christmas Cookie Baking
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On December 17 the youth will be baking cookies from 1pm - 4pm to sell during the Christmas Festival on December 18. We need some people to provide cookie dough, and if you think you could do this, contact Pastor Jen
here!
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Mark Your Holiday Calendar
Wednesday, Dec. 21
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On December 28, due to Connect360 being on break, we decided to invite any families that still want to get together to come to the Garden Chapel for a Family Movie Night! All ages are welcome. More details will be provided closer to the event.
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Community Events and Opportunities
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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 Light Show
Linwood Covenant Church has an intricate and exciting light show paired up with music during this Christmas Season. They are a half hour long from 5pm - 12am daily until Christmas.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church of Amery, Wisconsin has invited us to walk through Bethlehem with them and their live village of Bethlehem and the nativity scene on December 9 from 6pm-9pm, Dec. 10 from 6pm-9pm, Dec. 11 from 2pm-5pm, Dec. 16 from 6pm-9pm, Dec. 17 from 6pm-9pm and Dec. 18 from 2pm-5pm. The only cost is a non-perishable food item for their local food shelf.
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