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From Council President Tom Croce
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As the year closes I write this note of reflection and deep gratitude. When I said YES to the call of church leadership I thought- "How hard can this be? I run a manufacturing operation." What I found is that Church leadership is different in many ways and requires a spiritual element that can hardly be named. Over these past two years, serving as Vice -Chair and Chair/President I have grown deeper in my faith and closer in relationships to many of you. I thank God for this opportunity and look forward to continuing to serve as Past- Chair/President as we now take time to consider the path that God is leading Hosanna.
This note also comes with an invitation to help us end 2016 strong and be ready to enter 2017. Your dollars make the difference.
First, thank you all for the many ways that you engage in the mission and ministry of Hosanna that we LIVE, LOVE and SERVE so that all may know Jesus. From Faith Formation Guides and Friends to Hospitality Teams, from Musical groups and Choirs to Kitchen Crews, from Prison Ministry to the Facilities Team- the giving of your
time, talent and treasure is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU!
- Because of you, your children and youth learn how much God loves them through KIDTALK, at connect360, and in confirmation!
- Because of you, AA and Alanon Groups are able to meet weekly to grow in fellowship.
- Because of you, our facility remains a strong asset enabling us to host special events like the Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack- engaging volunteers, opening our doors to the community, plus feeding kids!
- Because of you, we care for others in our neighborhoods and all around the world through giving beyond our doors.
Many of you have already given year-end gifts and so this note also says THANK YOU for your continued support. At the end of November we were approximately $40,000 behind to budget. We are currently up to date on our bills however we do have some year-end obligations that have yet to be paid, a few purchases that can no longer be put off and our staff received no financial increase in 2016.
We need your help- together we can end strong so that we can confidently begin 2017. Thank you all for considering a year-end gift in support of your church. See below for the ways to give a year-end gift to Hosanna.
Finally, thank you for the many ways that you have supported Hosanna and the Church Council. It has not gone unnoticed and is truly appreciated.
Merry Christmas to you and your families and Peace as we prepare to enter 2017~ Tom Croce (Hosanna Church Council President)
- Mail to the church (9300 Scandia Trail N, Forest Lake MN 55025).
- Online here
- Come to the church in person and drop it off (Open hours this week are 8am - 5pm Monday-Friday)
All year end gifts must be received or post-marked by 12/31/16.
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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
Jesus Was A Child Like Me
Jan. 4 - Visiting the New Baby
Jan. 11 - Jesus Gets Baptized
Jan. 18 - A Day in the Life of Jesus
Jan. 25 - Even Jesus had Bullies
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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There will be NO Connect360 on December 28, but there will be a Family Movie Night that night. See below for details.
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Prayer Requests
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Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Elaine Schumacher's friend Beryl; Ruth Anne Edlund; Ed Abbott, cousin of Denny & Shirley Wachholz; 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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Mini-Milestone Workshop: Prayer
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Immediately following our 10:30am service on January 22, 2017 there will be a Mini-Milestone Workshop on Prayer in the Lakeside Room for ages Pre-K to 3rd Grade and their family. This event is free and lunch will be provided. Register in person on Sunday at the welcome desk or by clicking
here. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Jen at [email protected].
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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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Soup-er Bowl 2017
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The Soup-er Bowl will be returning February 3, 2017 this year! If you have any questions or would like to help plan this event, please contact Rob Anderson
here. More event details will follow as we get closer to the event.
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Worship Times
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Sunday (New Years Day)
10:30 am in Garden Chapel (upper level)
Wednesday
No Worship This Wednesday
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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
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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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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On December 28, due to
connect360 being on break,
we invite families that still want to get together to come
from 5pm until 8pm to the Garden Chapel for a Family Movie Night! We'll be watching
The Secret Life of Pets.
Bring your own meal or snacks. All ages are welcome!
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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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MLK Pray & Play Day
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On Monday, January 16, due to school being on break for Martin Luther King Jr. Day we have decided to open up the nursery from 9am to 11am for a Pray and Play Day! There will be NO supervised play, so parents must accompany their child(ren). This is a great opportunity to play indoors where it is warm!
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Family Trivia Night
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Come to Hosanna for a night filled with family fun for all ages! On Friday, January 13 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm Hosanna will be hosting a family trivia night! If you have any questions, contact Pastor Jen
here.
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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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Trails to Hope Luncheon
River Valley Christian Women's Connection invites women to Trails of Hope Luncheon at 11:30am on January 16, 2017 at Alliance Church of the Valley in St. Croix Falls, WI. Reservations must be made by Sunday, January 8. There is a $12 fee, which includes lunch. The special feature is Kathy Jo Hanson from the River Valley Riders therapeutic riding program benefiting those with special needs. The speaker is Dodie Davis "Fairy Tales Can Come True... It Can Happen To You... Or NOT." To make a reservation, please call Diane at 651-808-8579.
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