Say: Thank You

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May 9, 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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9am in the Great Hall

10:30am in the Great Hall

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Say: Thank You

A Note From Pastor Linda

"I thank my God every time I remember you..." Philippians 1.3

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ~

Do me a favor on Sunday:

Say THANK YOU to Pastor Jen... and to Rob... and to Kelsey... and to Roxanne... and to Susan... and to Nick and to Reid.

Do this for me. Why? First, because they are amazing people and serve YOU! Second, in my absence they have stepped up and taken on additional responsibilities. (Did you even know I was gone?) They have not asked to be thanked, but I think they would appreciate it.

Consider this... (from Luke 17):

When Jesus encountered ten lepers on his way to Jerusalem, all ten asked to be healed. All ten obeyed Jesus' command to go show themselves to the priests. As the lepers went to the priests, all ten were healed. However, only one returned to thank Jesus. That seemed to surprise Jesus, "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they?" Jesus did not heal the lepers for the thanks. But he really appreciated it when one returned and remembered his manners.

Who taught you to say THANK YOU? For me, my parents! Thanks, mom and dad! As I watch my daughter and her husband raise Evie, I see them teaching her to say THANK YOU, both with words and sign language. (Yes, she is advanced ;-)!)

In Scripture, the parents of the leper who returned and gave thanks are never mentioned and yet the fruit of their teaching is apparent. I can imagine the many times that his parents had to remind him of the importance of giving thanks. I can hear them saying: Son, tell them thank you. And the son's response: Do I have to? They know! And their reply: You need to tell them. They need to hear it from you! As this child grew into adulthood, these lessons paid off as he was the one who returned to Jesus. Yes, all the lepers were healed, but this one had an encounter with Jesus, and was blessed because of it.

So, here's an idea:

Say THANK YOU to those people who serve you- at church, at the restaurant, at the grocery store...
Say THANK YOU to those people in your life who have taught you to say THANK YOU!
Say THANK YOU to God for loving the world so much that he sent his Son, Jesus- to live and love and serve among us and teach us how to live, love and serve so that all may know Him!

Me? I say THANK YOU--- for the many ways that you live and love and serve!

Thank you!

~Pastor Linda

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey

Joe, brother of Teresa Bradahl; Mike, 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; Anne Witalka, friend of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; Bob Olson; Beryl, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Terry Longville, friend of Sharon Sill; Bob Rupar

Healing, Recovering or Facing Other Health Issues

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; Rex Livermore, Dave Livermore's father; 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

Keep Safe From Harm

Cole, grandson of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard

Grief Compassion

Friends and family of Bette Kuss, cousin of Ross Ohman; family and friends of Jack Ledford, Grandfather of Tina Grimes

Mandatory Confirmation Meeting

Wednesday, May 10 from 7pm to 7:30pm

There is a Mandatory Confirmation Meeting for 8th grade students and their parents or guardians on Wednesday, May 10 from 7 to 7:30pm in the Infinity Room. In this meeting we will be going over the Confirmation Project, Retreat and Fall Confirmation Information. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jen at [email protected]

Sarah Circle

Wednesday, May 10 from 10am to noon

Sarah Circle, Hosanna's Women's Bible Study Small Group, will be meeting in the Lakeside Room on Wednesday, May 10 from 10am to noon. All are welcome! If you have any questions, contact Kelsey Hane.

Befrienders Meeting

Thursday, May 11 from 7pm to 8:15pm

The Befrienders Group will be having a meeting from 7pm to 8:15pm in the Conference Room on Thursday, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Hane.

Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting

Sunday, May 14 from 10am to 11am

The Green Earth Team (GET) will be meeting between services on Sunday, May 14 in the Conference Room. If you have any questions, or are interested in learning more about GET, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected].

Senior Recognition Sunday

Sunday, May 21 at 10:30am Service

When our children were young we brought them to the font to begin a new adventure. Now as they are leaving on yet another journey, we bring them back to the font to be blessed and sent forth. As we bless each graduate they will receive a special blanket created by our quilters, tied by peers in confirmation to remind them that wherever they lay their head, God and the prayers of their home church go with them. Then all family and friends of graduates will be invited to lay hands upon these young adults. All photos and registration are due on May 14. To register, click here. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Jen.

Columbarium Information Presentation

Sunday, May 14 from 10am to 10:30am
Also offered online

The Green Earth Team (GET) will be presenting information about a possible future Memory Prayer Garden (Columbarium) on Sunday, May 14 from 10am to 10:30am in the Garden Chapel. If you cannot attend and would like more information on what a Columbarium is click here. If you would like to take the interest survey click here. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected], Judy Berke at [email protected], Ruth Lackas at [email protected] or Dee Dee Anderson at [email protected].

Save The Date! The Big Sing & Ring

May 21, 2017

Save the date for our annual Sing & Ring on May 21, 2017! The handbell choir and Hosanna Choir create a day full of worshiping with music! More information to come. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Anderson.

St. Andrew's Family Shelter Tour

May 25, 2017

You have an opportunity to learn more about the new family shelter in town on May 25, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the St. John's Campus of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church in Hugo. Information will be shared about the programming provided by St. Andrew's Community Resource Center for the families, how you can get involved and to tour the future family shelter. If you have any question, please contact Pastor Jen.

Love Somalia Mobilepack

June 2-5, 2017

As the famine crisis emerges, time is running out for thousands of children in Somalia. And you can do something about it. Join the Twin Cities Community as we unite together to pack millions of life-saving FMSC meals! The event will be held on June 2-5, 2017 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Sign up and wear your Lakes Area MobilePack to the Sunday pack at 3:15pm, or any of the packing slots at the RiverCentre. Pack meals with your family, friends, coworkers, church and neighbors. Children age five and up are welcome. Sign up to volunteer here. Want to help provide a meal for the Red Shirts? Contact Jen Bergan [email protected] 651.982.1088

Embodied Freedom

June 4-6, 2017

Five hundred years ago this October, Martin Luther began a public conversation about God's grace that hasn't stopped. In honor of the 500th Anniversary of Reformation, continue the theological conversation at Embodied Freedom. Embodied Freedom is an interactive conference focusing on the relationship between Luther's dynamic understanding of Christian freedom and our bodies - individual, social and global. It is on June 4-6 at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, and costs $75 per person and $50 for students. This includes two breakfasts, one lunch and one banquet dinner. Scholarships are available on a rolling application basis. Click here to register.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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].