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E-Update
April 4, 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 Times
Sunday:
9am in the Great Hall
10:30am in the Great Hall
Wednesday:
12:00pm in the Garden Chapel
6:00pm in the Garden Chapel
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Stay Connected
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Entering The Story... An Invitation... And Really Good Food For A Cause
A Note From Pastor Linda
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, order your disciples to stop." Jesus answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out." ~Luke 19
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ~
On Sunday we venture into HOLY WEEK- a week filled with betrayal and desertion, suffering and abuse, ending with the death of an innocent man who cries out in despair. So why in the WORLD do we call this week HOLY?
Why in the world? Because this week we will experience God drawing near to us, becoming one of us, walking with us so that we might know that wherever we go, that whatever we do, that whatever is done to us- that God has been there, taking on human form, the Word made flesh. In Jesus, God understands and identifies with us. This is the GOOD NEWS of HOLY WEEK that the WORLD needs to hear. And more than hear- the WORLD needs to experience this GOOD NEWS of HOLY WEEK. Here are the details:
- It begins on Palm Sunday where we will hear directly from the STONES- they will not be silent, they will cry out! The worship drama will draw each of us in as we sing "HOSANNA!" and shout "CRUCIFY HIM!". Breakfast will be served from 8:30am-12noon; this is a fundraiser for our youth!
- The drama continues with the Last Supper Worship Reenactment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pm.
- On Good Friday we return at 7pm and gather to remember Jesus' last words. Will death have the final word?
We call this HOLY WEEK- and it ends with a NEW beginning on EASTER morning.
This would be an amazing week to invite a friend to come and experience the drama and GOOD NEWS of HOLY WEEK with you.
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Prayer Requests
Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey
Shelley, friend of Linda Knyphausen; Beau Anderson, friend of Sill family; Tonya, friend and coworker of Vicki Croce; Anne Witalka, friend of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; Bob Olson; Beryl, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Ruth Anne Edlund; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar
Healing, Recovering or Facing Other Health Issues
Crystal, niece of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Kelley, niece of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Noah Reedy in his job search; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz; Continued guidance for Rebecca and Laura; Mike Chester; Shawn Pearson, brother-in-law of Mark Bergan; Emilie Harley; For those who go above and beyond in the midst of trial; Johanna Livermore; Rex Livermore, Dave Livermore's father; Bette Kuss, Ross Ohman's cousin; Dick Westcott; Ed Abbott, cousin of Denny and Shirley Wachholz; Jim Harley, husband of Emilie Harley; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty Corum
Cole, grandson of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard
Grief Compassion
Family and friends of Judy Cowen; family and friends of JoHanne Hart; family and friends of Tim Tkach
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Hosanna's Wednesday Night Program
Weekly Schedule of Events
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM -Dinner Hour
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM - The Good News at 6 Worship
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Education for all ages
- Faith Formation (Pre-K through Grade 6)
- Confirmation (Grade 7-9)
- Higher Ground (High School age)
- Adult Education
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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Lent Wednesday Services - 12pm & 6pm Services
March 1 - April 5
Mid-Week Lent Worship Services continue through April 5. We will focus our attention on Conversations With God: The Lord's Prayer. Most know it by heart, but do you really know what you are asking for in this mighty prayer that Jesus taught? Each week we will explore the Lord's Prayer to consider what it means in our daily lives. There is a service at noon, which is followed by a lunch and a service at 6pm with dinner from 5-6pm and education will follow each service on March 15, 22, 29 and April 5.
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Sign Up To Volunteer at Hosanna's Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack
Going on NOW!
Packing times:
Thursday, April 20: 6:30-8:30
Friday, April 21:
12noon-2pm,
5-7pm,
7:30-9:30pm
Saturday, April 22:
9-11am,
12-2pm,
2:30-4:30pm
Register Here
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Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
April 5, 2017
SAM will meet on
Wednesday, April 4th for the
12pm, noon Lenten service at church and lunch, instead of meeting on
Thursday April 5th.
We will be back to our regular SAM lunch schedule in May (first
Thursday of the month). I will make a reservation and let you all know where our May lunch will be. If you have any questions, please contact Lynda Olson at [email protected].
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Palm Sunday Youth Fundraising Breakfast
Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9, 2017
Come join the youth for breakfast on Palm Sunday! From 8:30am to 12pm the Youth will be serving breakfast in the Garden Chapel! All proceeds will be going toward Youth Ministries! We are still looking for people to help us prep on Saturday or Sunday morning, people that are willing to donate a breakfast item, people that are willing to serve food and people that are willing to clean up after the breakfast. If you are interested in helping in any of these ways, please contact Pastor Jen.
Drop off your donated items Saturday from 9am to 1:30pm or Sunday 7am to 8am.
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Sunshine Preschool Easter Bunny Breakfast
Saturday, April 8
On Saturday, April 8 from 9am to 11:30am Sunshine Preschool will be having an all-you-can-eat Pancake breakfast fundraiser. Tickets are $6 per person and include an Easter Egg hunt for those 10 years of age and younger. There are games, the Easter Bunny, Silent Auction, a raffle, face painting, a bounce house and prizes.
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Palm Sunday Service - If Stones Could Talk
Sunday, April 9
April 9 at 9:00am and 10:30am in the Great Hall and will include special music, such as the choir, handbell choir and children's choir! If your child is interested in being a part of the Children's Choir, rehearsals will be every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM. A worship drama with a part for everyone! For questions, talk to Rob Anderson.
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Yogadevotion
Registration Ends April 9, 2017
Yogadevotion, now in its 12
th year in Forest Lake, is beginning its final session of the spring on Saturday, April 15
th, 2017, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake.
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yoga devotional instructor for over 10 years, leads the hour-long sessions.
Women and men of all ages are welcome to participate and enjoy this meditation time, while experiencing the benefits of yoga. No previous experience is needed with basic yoga being taught.
The six (6) week session will run through Saturday, May 20th. Cost is $48 and classes will be held in the Lakeside Room (upper level) at Hosanna, beginning at 9 am and ending at 10 am. Please enter through the north doors. Make up sessions are available at various times and locations throughout the north metro area.
To register, contact Kathy Okeson, [email protected]
or 651-206-1676. Payment is due by Sunday, April 9th and will be accepted in the form of checks (made out to Hosanna, memo - Yogadevotion), cash or online through Hosanna's website.
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Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting
Sunday, April 9
Sunday, April 9 after the first service, the Green Earth Team (GET) will be meeting in the conference room. If you have any questions, or are interested in joining GET, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected].
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Green Earth Team (GET) Plant Sale
Sunday, April 9 - Sunday, May 7
GET will be hosting a fundraiser during the month of April selling plants! Plant order forms can be filled out and picked up on Sundays before and after services, Wednesdays during Connect360 or from Kelsey at the front office during open church hours. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected]
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Sarah Circle
Wednesday, April 12
Sarah Circle is a Women's Bible Study that meets one Wednesday monthly for readings, discussions and snacks. It will be at 10am in the Lakeside Room, led by Ann Hanson. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey at the front office.
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REMINDER! There will be NO Connect360 During Holy Week
Wednesday, April 12
Just a reminder that due to Holy Week there will be no Connect360 Wednesday, April 12. In lue of Connect360 there will be the Last Supper Reenactment, which is a fun Holy Week event for the entire family! See below for details.
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The Last Supper Reenactment
April 11-13, 2017
Tuesday, April 11 through Thursday, April 13 we will be having the 29th Annual Last Supper Reenactment in the Garden Chapel at 7:30pm. The rituals and blessings of a Passover Feast celebrating the Israelites' exodus from Egyptian slavery had been fixed for generations. This night would be different. Jesus added new language about love, betrayal, forgiveness and remembrance - A New Testament. Nothing would ever be the same. If you have questions about this event, please contact Kelsey in the front office at [email protected].
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Befrienders
April 14, 2017
Befriender's ministry is comprised of a small group of volunteers who have undertaken special training in compassionate confidential listening. These trained individuals provide comfort and support to folks who are undergoing a challenging time in their life. The next Befrienders Meeting will Thursday, April 13 at 7pm in the Conference Room. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey at the front office.
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Good Friday Service
Friday, April 14 at 7:00 PM
On Friday, April 14 at 7pm we will be having our Good Friday Worship Service in the Garden Chapel (upper level). Please contact Kelsey at the front office with any questions.
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Hosanna Men's Softball Team
Begins End of April
Registration is beginning for the Men's Softball Team! They play on Sunday nights representing Hosanna! It's a great way to get involved and we are looking for men of all ages! If you are interested, please contact Nick Kelley at [email protected].
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Hosanna Office Closed
Monday, April 17
Just a reminder that the Hosanna Office will be closed on Monday, April 17 to observe Easter. Please contact Kelsey Hane with any questions.
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Summer Stretch 2017
June 14, 21 and 28
July 12, 19 and 26
August 3 (optional)
The day will start with a local mission (i.e. FMSC, Second Harvest, Birchwood Senior Living Center, Local Farming), then a sack lunch with devotion; followed up with a recreational activity (i.e. Waterpark, Movie Theater, Outdoor Game Day, Bowling, Trampoline & Climbing Wall parks.) Bring your own sack lunch!
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sign up for either: Session 1 (June),
Session 2 (July) OR
All Sessions : 6 events, June & July
COSTS (includes t-shirt, all activities and transportation):
One Session (June or July): $100 early bird, after May 1st $125
All Summer: $150 early bird, after May 1st $200
+$25 for Celebration day at Valley Fair, to Attend Valley Fair Celebration youth must attend at least 3 events.
To sign up,
click here. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jen.
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Vacation Bible School in Partnership with Luther Crest Bible Camp
July 17 - 20, 2017
Ages 3-5 (must be potty trained) 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $40, After June 1st Cost: $45*
Grades K-6 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $70, After June 1st Cost: $75*
PRESCHOOL VBS- A perfect introduction to VBS. This program is perfect for preschoolers who aren't quite ready of for the full-day experience yet. Chocked full of songs, games, arts & crafts and so much more, VBS is a chance for our younger students to explore the Bible in a safe, fun environment.
ALL DAY VBS- is a Christ-centered experience for those who have finished Kindergarten through Sixth Grade bringing a taste of camping ministry to campers in a familiar setting. VBS is designed to introduce a Bible Camp experience to students without being away from home at night. It is a unique blend of Outdoor Ministry and Congregational Ministry. The Luther Crest Day Camp Staff bring their own enthusiasm, leadership, and teaching styles to Hosanna each day. *Scholarships available upon request.
To register online, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jen.
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Blue Grass Festival
July 29, 2017
Join Hosanna at the Annual Bluegrass Festival this
July 29th at Lakeside Park. We need YOU to help represent Hosanna, to share with others the joys and highlights of our community. We are seeking people to join in the planning, set-up and volunteer day of the event. If you have a gift, talent, silent auction item or resource you'd like to contribute, let us know. Many other churches and organizations will be represented, lets show others what it means to Live, Love and Serve in Jesus' name! Contact Pastor Jen or Ann Hanson if you are interested in helping.
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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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Kitchen Compost Volunteer
The Green Earth Team (GET) is looking for a volunteer that is interested in taking on the composting task in the kitchen at Hosanna. This would involve supervising the intake of raw fruit and vegetable scraps/coffee/tea grounds etc. and following recommended procedure for composting. The compost could be used on church grounds or used personally by volunteer. If you are interested in this worthy task, please contact Kelsey at the front office at [email protected].
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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 Hane, Executive Assistant
Susan Wojciechowski, Food Service Director
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
Alicia Bauer, Bookkeeper
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist
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