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From Pastor Linda
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Jesus words from the Sermon on the Mount:
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also... You cannot serve God and wealth. (Matthew 6)
Dear Friends~
An invitation! Hosanna has once again been challenged to have their dollars matched up to $5000 for the Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack by Sunday, February 26. If (WHEN!) Hosanna raises $10,000 by February 26 there will be an additional $2500 donated- $1250 to the Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack and $1250 to the Capital Projects Account (CPA).
This is all about living out a KINGDOM CULTURE; a fully human life that is lived out under divine rule. Jesus is clear about this:
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also... You cannot serve God and wealth. This is an opportunity for you to GIVE when you had not planned to GIVE; to stretch your giving-and by stretching also having your money matched. It makes sense and cents! Together we can capture this gift... are you in?
How to donate:
Donations MUST be delivered on or before Sunday, February 26:
- Drop off or mail a donation to Hosanna- make certain that it is clearly marked for "FMSC Challenge".
- Donate through Hosanna's website (under Ministries- FMSC-"Additional donations")- click here:
Consider sharing this with family and friends- to join you in living out a KINGDOM CULTURE!
Save the Dates to volunteer for the Lakes Area MobilePack: April 20-22, 2017!
Together, yes we can!! ~Pastor Linda
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Connect360 Adult Education
An Opportunity for Learning and Conversation-
Who is My Neighbor: Talking about Race and Racial Equity
(a study from Lutheran Social Services)
When: Wednesday's January 25, February 1, 8, 15
Time: 6:30pm during connect360 education time
Topics: Setting the Stage- God Made Us Different on Purpose, We are more alike than different: What is Race and Racism- a working definition, Do I have Privilege?, Listening and Telling Stories.
This series will include guest speakers and opportunity for conversation. We will follow the 5 Habits of the Heart to guide our discussions.
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An understanding that we are all in this together.
Biologists, ecologists, economists, ethicists and leaders of the great wisdom traditions have all given voice to this theme. Despite our illusions of individualism and national superiority, we humans are a profoundly interconnected species.
2. An appreciation of the value of "otherness." It is true that we are all in this together. It is equally true that we spend most of our lives in "tribes" or lifestyle clans-and that thinking of the world in terms of "us" and "them" is one of the many limitations of the human mind. The good news is that "us and them" does not have to mean "us versus them."
3. An ability to hold tension in life-giving ways. Our lives are filled with inner and outer contradictions. We are flawed and finite beings whose understanding is always partial and in need of correction.
4. A sense of personal voice and agency. Insight and energy give rise to new life as we speak out and act out our own version of truth, while checking and correcting it against the truths of others.
5. A capacity to create community.
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Locate our Council Minutes and Information
Here
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Prayer Requests
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Comfort, Strength & Healing in Cancer Journey
Tonya, coworker and friend of Vicki Croce; Beau Anderson, friend of Sill Family; Anne Witalka, friend of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Bob Olson; Anne Witalka, friend of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; 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
Adeline Mjor, aunt of Dave Okeson; Laura Carlson's parents; Dave Livermore; Barb Hansen, family of Linda Hackl; Bette Kuss, cousin of Ross Ohman; Sandra Mericle, friend of Ohman family; Paul Wallenfelk, brother of Sue Girard; Nancy Zak; 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; Rick Bahnemann; Jan Hill; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Johnita, Ruth (Marlin) Lackas' sister; 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
Shelly Rensink and family with the passing of her father; Scott Johnson and family with the passing of his mother
Keep Safe From Harm (Military & other circumstances)
The Mission Jamaica Team; Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas away at college; Hayden Oliver, serving in the Coast Guard
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Apostle's Creed Mini-Milestone
This is one of our opportunities to explore one way we live out our faith. This workshop is geared to help our 4-6 grade kids as they are moving away from being soley concrete thinkers and are beginning to understand more complicated concepts -like God being three-in-one. They are invited, along with their parents to learn more about God as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit through games, conversations and hands-on activities. This is an interactive workshop that kids and their families won't want to miss. The Milestone Worskshop takes place after the 10:30am service on Sunday, February 19th and includes lunch. Contact Pastor Jen at
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New Book Club Book:
The Latehomecomer by Kao Kalia Yang
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In search of a place to call home, thousands of Hmong families made the journey from the war-torn jungles of Laos to the overcrowded refugee camps in Thailand, then onward to America. The Hmong became a people without a home to call their own. Yang's book chronicles the struggle of the Hmong to find a new place to settle and to forge and identity for themselves. It is Yang's tribute to her grandmother, the remarkable woman whose spirit held them all together. It is also an eloquent, first-hand account of a people who have worked hard to make their voices heard.
Discussion date will be March 6 at 7pm. Pastor Linda will be the facilitator. Please contact her at [email protected] with any questions.
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Parenting and Grandparenting Teenagers
(Sponsored by Befrienders)
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On Monday, March 6 from 7pm to 8:30pm at Faith Lutheran Church you can learn more about what parents and grandparents are exposed to when raising teens. Many grandparents are helping raise their grandchildren, and today's teens are dealing with so many issues that did not exist in previous generations. Learn how you can help them through this time. The class is free. If you have any questions, contact Jean Peikert at 651-464-3323.
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Worship Times
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Sundays
9:00 AM and 10:30 AM in Great Hall (Lower Level)
Wednesday
6:00 PM in 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
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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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
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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Hosanna Lutheran Church
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Confirmation Mentor Orientation
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Confirmation Mentor Orientation will be on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Garden Chapel. If you have any questions contact Pastor Jen at [email protected] or Kelsey Hane at [email protected]
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The Green Earth Team Meeting has changed from February 12th, to February 26th at 10am in the Conference Room. If you have any questions please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected].
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We are pleased to announce that Yogadevotion, now in its 12th year in Forest Lake, will begin a new session on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Hosanna Lutheran Church.
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogadevotional instructor, leads the hour-long sessions. Please join women and men of all ages, who are invited to participate and enjoy this meditation time, while enjoying the benefits of yoga. No previous experience is needed and basic yoga will be taught.
The seven week session will run through Saturday, April 8th. 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 and various times and locations.
To register, contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected] or 651-464-5422. Payment is due by Sunday, February 19th and will be accepted in the forms of check (made out to Hosanna Lutheran Church with the memo "Yogadevotion"), cash or online
here.
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Sign Your Child Up For Summer Camp!
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Camp is where fun and faith collide! At camp you'll meet Jesus in new and exciting ways through friendships, inspiring worships, fun games, caring counselors, blazing campfires and more! Come to camp and be transformed through this fearless faith adventure.
Summer Camp Registration Opens On: 1/15/2017
The Priority Deadline is: 3/15/2017
If you have any questions, talk to Pastor Jen
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