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E-Update
November 7, 2017
Forest Lake, Minnesota
We are called, gathered and sent to be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did so that all may know Him.
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Worship Time
Sunday:
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
In the Great Hall (Lower Level)
Wednesday:
6:00 PM
In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)
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Stay Connected
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Christmas Creep! Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
A Note From Pastor Linda
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9.6
Today I write with a heavy heart. What exactly is going on in our world; the world that God so loves? Shootings, abuse, fake news,
hate crimes... I do not even want to open up my newsfeeds and social media or turn on the TV and radio. Why, Lord, why?
I had planned on writing about Stewardship, as you will be receiving a letter and Giving Card from me this week in the USPO mail; an opportunity to support your family with an ask to make a financial commitment for the work of Jesus in the world... and then something happened. While
in Chicago this past week, I noticed that StarBucks started playing Christmas music and their holiday cups and seasonal drinks have returned. Next, the radio station I was listening to was abuzz with "Christmas Creep"- asking its listeners about the advent of Christmas, if they liked or did not like Christmas on the heals of Halloween. I have always been one to WAIT for Christmas- but that is when our world and Christmas collided upon my heart.
This year I think we NEED Christmas early. We need to be reminded of Jesus, the newborn King; named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of PEACE. Not only do we need to be reminded, we, the church, need to proclaim it!
That's when it all came together for me. I MUST support my Hosanna, my church home, and I must make it a priority. I must do this because the church is one place where we teach HOPE and PEACE and LOVE. It is the place where we gather to support each other in our high's and our low's. It is the place where we worship and we are reminded of our worth. It is the place of gathering- of people gathering to sing and to live and to love and to serve.
And so this year I am all about Christmas Creep as it reminds me that in the midst of the darkness- there is light, a light that no darkness will ever overcome. Thanks be to God!
So join me- in singing and proclaiming Christmas. Open that letter and join me in making a financial commitment to support Hosanna- a place to be church together.
JOY to the WORLD - The LORD has come!
~Pastor Linda
P.S. Wednesday begins a new adult education series at 6:30pm: Dave Ramsey's "Leaving a Legacy" a tool to help us consider how to live and leave a little legacy! Join us! (See more information below)
P.P.S. There are 2 Tickets for: Martin Luther on Trial at the Pantages Theater- Saturday, November 11 at 8pm- available for a freewill offering ($63 value!)
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Prayer Requests
Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey
Dan Fronic, friend of Mary Thompson; Deb Krinke; Paul Wallenfelt, brother of Sue Girard; Ryder Clark, family friend of Rochelle Busch; Carrie Steindorf; Joe, brother of Teresa Bredahl; Mike Moeschter, husband of Joyce Carlson; Ellien Connole, aunt of Ryan Grimes; Shelley, friend of Linda Knyphausen; Beau Anderson, friend of Sill family; Tonya, friend and coworker of Vicki Croce; Beryl, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovering or Facing Other Health Issues
Lynn Anderson; Becky, sister of Kathy Okeson; Bernice Okeson, mother of Dave Okeson; Bria Leisgang; niece of Doug and Sharon Sill; Doug Sill; Phillip Aurich, nephew of Barbara Schultz; Bernice, mother of Dave Okeson; John Cupryna, brother-in-law of Mark Friesen; Sharyn, sister of Barbara Johansen; Matt Anagnostou; Laurie, niece of Roger and Cindy Kunze; Ron Rebeck; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz, with his Type 1 Diabetes; Dick Westcott; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty Corum
Healing in a Time of Grief
Family and friends of Doris Stiehr, grandmother of Tina Grimes; family and friends of Barbara Janicke, mother of Gene Janicke; family and friends of Hank Stickney, father of Sondra Mericle; Family and friends of Marcus Trudeau, brother of Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers
Keep Safe From Harm
Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard
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Connect360 Registration
NOW OPEN!
If you haven't joined us for Connect360 Wednesday nights- give it a try!
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Good News & Preschool Faith Formation
6:30 pm - Faith Formation & Education for all
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Lakes Area SleepOut!
Save The Date
Saturday, November 11-12
Time: Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Sunday 12 noon (Grades 4-6 til
Midnight) *Arrive no later than
6:30 otherwise dark and hard to construct sleeping unit.
There is NO COST to participate, but pre-registration is required.
On the night of the event, participants must check in by
6:30 pm at Hosanna (front lawn).
This is an experiential educational event, participants will be experiencing one night without a home. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of homelessness and learn about hunger issues, and think about what is being done and can be done to end hunger and homelessness in our communities. Giving even one night will make a difference.
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THANK YOU to our Fall Clean-Up Volunteers
(A note from Kathy Okeson and all of us here at Hosanna)
We definitely have people who care deeply for God's creation at Hosanna! When I got there at
8 am, the grounds all covered by snow, there were garden clippings laid out nicely along the sidewalk, road into the circle area, as well as a few other places. Some very dedicated individual (s) had been there and cut down the lower gardens, as well as the eastern parking lot garden on top, before the snow came yesterday, and left the clippings so that they could easily be picked up today. Well, easily as can be when covered with heavy wet snow! But, no big deal!
We had three of us working and piled up the clippings before
9 am, when I was leaving for Yoga. Then, another couple showed up with a trailer, and they were able to load the piles and dispose of them, most likely the compost site in FL. They also cut down the remaining gardens at the steps, western garden in the parking lot, and the garden by the steps leading to the lower parking lot! All of the garden clippings were also cleaned up!
I'm not sure who has been so kind to do all of the work on their own, but we, at Hosanna, as well as the GET, are so very thankful for the people who care so deeply for our grounds and gardens.
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Sarah Circle
Wednesday, November 8
Sarah Circle would like to invite women of all ages to our Bible Study on Wednesday, November 8 from 10am to noon. Bring a friend, your daughter, your mother, your sister or a neighbor. All are welcome. If you can attend, please contact Barbara at 651-433-5592.
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David Ramsey's:
The Legacy Journey
Starts Wednesday, November 8
This class, starting on November 8 at 6:30pm, teaches you how to truly live and leave a legacy for generations to come. Through video teaching and class discussions you will learn a biblical framework for living intentionally today while leaving a legacy. Cost is $120 per family (if you want to order a Legacy Journey Box)
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Befrienders
Wednesday, November 8
There will be a Befrienders Meeting on Wednesday, November 8 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Conference Room here at Hosanna. If you would like to learn more about Befrienders, or have questions about the meeting, please contact Lynda Olson at [email protected].
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Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting
Sunday, November 12
On Sunday, November 12 there will be a GET meeting in the Conference Room after the 9am service. All are welcome! If you have any questions about this meeting or about GET, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected].
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Woodbury Chorus & Orchestra Concert Coming to HLC!
Sunday, November 12
Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra will be performing at Hosanna Lutheran Church on November 12, 2017 at 4pm in the Great Hall. WCO is an arts organization that is unique in the Twin Cities. Each member
is a volunteer, including the directors, and each is dedicated to helping those in need. Their primary
mission is to contribute to food shelves in the areas where they perform, through proceeds of freewill
offerings taken at their concerts. Members also enjoy sharing great music with their audiences, and most
of them have had extensive experience in school, community and church musical groups. Proceeds of the freewill offerings taken at concerts are donated to charity, primarily food shelf programs.
Since 1985, WCO has received more than $495,500 in offerings at their concerts, which is enough money to buy over 2,495,500 meals. The group has raised funds for flood relief and several hospices, in addition to food shelves.
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Annual Christmas Festival
Sunday, December 17
Rehearsal Starts This Wednesday
Every child is invited to join us in our annual Christmas Festival. The kids will be a part of an ensemble in the Children's Choir. We will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, November 8 during Faith Formation.
Faith Formation classes will continue as normal.
Schedule:
Wednesdays: November 8, November 15, November 29, December 6 and December 13
Preschool and First Grade: 6:30pm - 6:50pm
2-6 Grade: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Final Rehearsals with all choirs are on December 13 and December 16
December 13: 7:30pm - 8:00pm
December 16: 9:00am
Adult volunteers are needed as Festival Guides and in between services. All children are expected to be at both services on the 17th. Preschool families do not have to be at both services, but are welcome to. Parent participation as much as possible help with anxiety. It is hard to be in front of a lot of people.
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Facilities Meeting
Tuesday, November 14
There will be a Facilities Team meeting on Tuesday, November 14 at 6pm in the Conference Room. If you have any questions about the meeting or joining the Facilities Team, please contact Kelsey Grachek or Tom Croce.
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Snow Volunteers Needed
It's almost that time of the year again! The Facilities Team is looking for a few volunteers to help us on Sunday mornings shovel and salt the sidewalks to ensure safety for our church members coming in for services! You will be paid in coffee or hot cocoa! Please contact Kelsey Grachek or Tom Croce to sign up or learn more.
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Rangers Supporting Rangers
Now Through
Wednesday, November 15
During the months of October and November we will be collecting food for Rangers Supporting Rangers. Rangers Supporting Rangers (RSR) provides food support to district students and families with a financial need - bringing together a diverse group of individuals and organizations partnering to meet this need. RSR fills backpacks with food so that kids can have food security over the weekends and during school breaks. Here is how YOU can bring HOPE. Pick up quick and easy cook/eat items such as:cereal bars, individual cereals, pop tarts, individual oatmeal, cans of fruit and veggies, cans of soups, individual meal cups-then bring them to Hosanna! Items are being collected outside the Great Hall doors. Let see this GROW!!
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Chapter 3 Retreat
CANCELLED
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Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 19
Turkeys will be given away by the Robert's Family Life Celebration Home on Sunday, November 19 starting at 1pm. Turkeys will be given away on a first come first serve basis. There is no qualifying criteria to receive a free turkey.
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Doctrine of Discovery Conversation
Wednesday, November 22
Pastor Jen will be hosting a discussion about the doctrine of discovery and where we stand with the ELCA at 6pm on Wednesday, November 22. To read the doctrine ahead of time, go to the link on our website. Contact Pastor Jen with questions.
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Wednesday, November 22
On Wednesday, November 22 we will be hosting the annual Thanksgiving Eve service here in the Great Hall at 7pm. We will also be needing volunteers to make pie for the service! Sign up on your Help Wanted Page or contact Kelsey Grachek to sign up or for more information.
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Book Club Discussion of:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Monday, November 27
Our next book club meeting will be on Monday, November 27 at 7pm in the Conference Room. The book is
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie The
book
tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
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Last Chance to see the Youth Art Projects on Display at Hosanna!
November 26, 2017
If you haven't had a chance to see Hosanna youth's art exhibit, it will continue through November.
The art gallery is located on the upper floor in the south hallway.
Featured artist for December/January will be Andrea Okeson.
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Road Trip to Atlanta!
Applications being accepted through November 30, 2017
Our congregations are engaging more and more in the difficult and necessary conversations about race, privilege and justice.
At the outset of 2018, a cohort of young adults from the synod are invited into deep learning together around these important topics. The cohort will invite participants to read & view media about racial justice and privilege in America, including foundational writings of black theology, contemporary films and essays from a variety of perspectives. The cohort culminates in a trip to Atlanta where we will meet with local faith and nonprofit leaders, visit landmarks of the civil rights movement, share communal meals, and wrestle with what it means to live in this time, and reflect on how God is calling us to work for racial justice.
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Family Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 3
Join us on December 3 from 11:45am to 3pm, lunch included. We will grab some lunch, warm up our voices and carpool over to Birchwood in Forest Lake and Ecumen Parmly in Lindstrom. We will carol around the facilities, offering joy, peace and love. All are welcome, parents must accompany children under the age of 10. If you have questions, contact Pastor Jen.
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Beer & Hymns - Christmas!
Sunday, December 10
Come join us Sunday, December 10 from 7pm - 9pm with fellow lovers of church tradition, Christmas Carols...and well brewed beer! A fundraiser benefiting the 2018 Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Featuring hymns led by Charlie O and friends. Doors Open at 6:30PM. Tickets are on sale here for $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Tickets are on sale now online or here at church! If you have any questions, contact Pastor Linda Friesen.
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Cookie Baking Fundraiser
Sunday, December 17
Sunday, December 17 before and after the Christmas Festival the Hosanna Youth will be hosting a cookie sale. All proceeds benefit the Youth Gathering Trip taking place this summer. You're invited to whip up your own dough, which yields 2-3 dozen cookies, to be rolled out, cut, baked and decorated by our Youth. We also accept pre-baked cookies as well! If you have questions, talk to Pastor Jen.
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Faith Formation Volunteers Needed
Are you able to help out with the kids in Faith Formation on Wednesday nights? Contact Pastor Jen with comments or to sign-up! You can also sign up for specific dates online
here via signup genius.
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Hosanna Choir
The 2017-2018 Hosanna Choir has begun rehearsing! They rehearse every Wednesday night at 7:45pm in the Great Hall. This is a no-audition choir and all are welcome to join! If you have any questions, please contact Choir Director Charlie Ollmann.
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Hospitality Team
We are currently looking for people that would be willing and excited to join a Hospitality Team! This would be a fabulous opportunity to get involved monthly with your church and to have something to look forward to with your entire family! If you are interested, please contact Kelsey
here.
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Event Planning Team
We are in need of people to help us with events! Kelsey Hane is currently creating a team that can help coordinate weddings, parties and other events that use our church facilities, in hopes of making this a more event-friendly space. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Kelsey
here.
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Hosanna Staff
Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-464-5502 ext. 2006
Jen Collins, Associate Pastor
Rob Anderson, Director of Worship and Music
Kelsey Grachek, Executive Assistant
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
Alicia Bauer, Bookkeeper
Tiffany KinCannon, Kitchen Manager
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist
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Locate Our Council Minutes and Information Here
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