Let Us Sing and Ring!

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May 16, 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.

Worship Times

Sunday:

9am in the Great Hall

10:30am in the Great Hall

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Let Us Sing and Ring!

A Note From Pastor Linda

Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his surpassing greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with clanging cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! ~Psalm 150

Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ~

This Sunday is going to be HUGE. You are NOT going to want to miss it. In fact, you are going to want to be at Hosanna AND invite family and friends!

Having opened with this... I want you to know that I truly believe that EVERY Sunday at Hosanna is HUGE- and equips us for our week of living and loving and serving. Having been gone from Hosanna for a few weeks, and worshiping with other faith communities, I miss you and I miss worshiping with you. Hosanna has "something" special, unique, really incredible!! Part of all of that is YOU!!

This Sunday the Hosanna Choir and Bells will be leading our worship time.

Also on Sunday:

A Baptism at 9am- we welcome Jade Lydia Johnson into the Kingdom of God!
- In the Rite of Baptism God will claim Jade Lydia as a Child of God- forever!
Graduation Milestone at 10:30am- we wrap our High School Graduates in the love of Christ and their Hosanna family.
- Milestone- an action or an event marking a significant change or stage in development.
- Here is part of my message to them: As you ready to make your mark on the world, allow the world to also make a mark on you. Be curious. Stay open. Nurture humility- admit when you are wrong. YOU are a child of God- forever!
Council Ministry Moment- we will hear from President Terry Dryer and Treasurer Dave Okeson as they bring a word of thanks and an update to the Congregation.

See you in Church! I can hardly wait to be with you again!!

~Pastor Linda

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey

Joe, brother of Teresa Bradahl; 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; Anne Witalka, friend of Marlin and Ruth Lackas; 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; 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

Columbarium Information Presentation

Online

The Green Earth Team (GET) has been presenting information about a possible future Memory Prayer Garden (Columbarium). If you 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

It is our annual Sing & Ring this Sunday, May 21, 2017! The Hosanna Choir and Handbell choir create a day full of worshiping with music!

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.

Office Closed

Monday, May 29, 2017

Just a reminder that the Hosanna Office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kelsey Hane.

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.

Fine Arts Camp

August 7 - 10

NEW this summer to the camp line-up is our Fine Arts Camp, open to those finishing 3 ^rd - 6 ^th grade. This camp is a great blend of fun activities to include rotating stations for Fine art (painting, drawing, sculpting) and recreational crafting. Our Fine Arts instructor, Barbara Johansen will join us as our skilled and trained Artisan. First rotation will be the Fine Arts portion; second rotation will be various recreational crafting activities. Each day will be something new to explore in the world of art! You can register here! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Jen.

Garden & Green Grocery Shares Program

Garden & Green Grocery Shares program at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia. We, Hosanna members, not just GET, could share some common goals while growing fresh produce and flowers, handling food distribution, environmental concerns, as well as the community outreach. There was a garden 'kickoff' on May 13th, which involved congregation members, Youth, 4H members. We're currently joining with Elim on projects such as youth mission trips and the Feed My Starving Children program. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact: Chris Beckman at [email protected] or 651-414-1652.

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.