Living Water! Ahhhhh!!!!

E-Update

July 18, 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 Time

Sunday:

9:30am at Lakeside Park in Downtown Forest Lake

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Living Water! Ahhhhh!!!

A Note From Pastor Linda

Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. As the scripture has said, 'Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water.' ~Jesus (John 7)

Dear Church,

1 Amazing Pastor (that would be Pastor Jen Collins!), 5 Luther Crest Team Leads,

12 Adult Volunteers, 15 Junior Leaders, 32 Elementary Kids AND 40 Preschool Kids!!

This week we are hosting Vacation Bible School Day Camp- with the theme LIVING WATER. It's forecasted to be a steamy week here in MN, in fact as I write (Monday afternoon) we are currently under a heat advisory. (Thanks be to God for our Mission Post- with cool AC running and space for kids to run too!) Health experts will recommend on days like today that people should drink lots of water to replace what they lose trying to stay cool through perspiration; excellent advice for our physical health and well being. Did you know, the human body is about 60% water in adult males and 55% in adult females? Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water by weight. Blood contains almost 70% water, body fat contains 10% water and bone has about 22% water.

Water- what are you thirsty for? Many of the water products on store shelves are using the word "LIFE" in their marketing of water. Nestle suggests that their purified water is "PURE LIFE". When I see this printed on a bottle of water, I'm reminded of the TRUTH of the matter. The Bible tells us that there is but ONE source that provides us TRUE LIFE-Jesus, the Living Water.

Water- what are you thirsty for? See you in Church!!

~Pastor Linda

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey

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

Aubrey Wachholz, for her clavicle to heal; Laurie, niece of Roger and Cindy Kunze; Sister of Jen Bergan and family during transition; Cindy Lofton, mother of Char Houle; Ron Rebeck; Noah Reedy in his job search; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz, with his Type 1 Diabetes; 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; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty Corum

Compassion in Grief

For friends and family of Jim Harley, husband of Emilie Harley; for Charles and Marilyn Wallin at the death of Charle's sister, Kristin Hurley; for the Kelley family with the passing of Marty's father; Gharrity McNett, cousin of Julie Jordan, with the passing of his father; Family and friends of Marie Stoks, Dave Livermore's aunt

Keep Safe From Harm

Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard

Bibles and Bagels

Every Sunday at 8am June 4 - August 27

Join us for Bibles & Bagels every Sunday morning from 8am to 9am at Big Apple Bagels in Forest Lake before Worship in the Park. The address is: 508 Lake St S, Forest Lake, MN 55025. In case of inclement weather, we will be meeting at Hosanna in the Conference Room for Bibles and Bagels. We will post the change of location on our website and our Facebook by 7:30am that day. If you have any questions, contact Kelsey Hane.

Worship at the Park

Every Sunday at 9:30am Now - August 27

We will be having our Annual Worship at the Park at 9:30am each Sunday. Worship will be held at Lakeside Park in downtown Forest Lake. In case of inclement weather we will worship at Hosanna in the Great Hall. We will post the change of location on our website and Facebook by 7:30am that day. If you have any questions, contact Kelsey Hane.

Flat Luther

Flat Luther is at Hosanna! Have you heard of Flat Stanley? Join the #FlatLuther Summer & Fall Challenge! This is for EVERYONE!! It's easy... pick up your Flat Luther THIS Sunday and then start taking him with you. In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, bring Flat Luther with you on your Summer adventures, to work, in your garden, Back-to-School in the Fall, every where you go! Be social- share where you've been using the #FlatLuther and #hosannafl . Or send your pictures to the church office ([email protected]) and we will post them on our Facebook and Instagram pages!

HELP WANTED!
Food Services Coordinator

Susan Wojciechowski has resigned from her Kitchen Coordinator position as she has accepted a full-time opportunity. We wish her well!! She will continue to volunteer in the kitchen.

NOTE: A job description is available in the office, online here or by emailing Kelsey.

Mission Jamaica Alert!

First Payment Due Now

We have begun planning our 2018 trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Our dates next year will be February 3-10. We will work with kids, build a house and possibly have a medical team. There will be lots to do for everyone! No skills are needed, except a desire to serve the children and people of Jamaica. We will be making the first deposit in mid June. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Kathleen Damon at 651-235-7296

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.

FLAS
Back-To-School Event

August 9, 2017

Forest Lake Area Schools, in partnership with the Forest Lake Police Department, First Resource Bank, Walmart, Faith Lutheran Church, Rangers Supporting Rangers and other community organizations, will be distributing backpacks and school supplies to Forest Lake Area School District families on: Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 4:30pm - 7pm at the Central Learning Center (CLC) at 200 SW 4th St. Forest Lake. Backpacks and supplies will be available while supplies last. If demand exceeds supply, we will make every effort to follow up with families to make sure that they get the school supplies needed before the first day of school which will be on August 21st. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Joy Mouch at651-982-8155 or [email protected].

State Fair Colosseum Project

August 23 - September 4, 2017

Save the Date to help out at the State Fair; Wed. August 24 - Mon. September 3! To sign up, contact Kelsey Hane or Gene Janicke.

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.

Giving Update

Your Hosanna family needs you. There are many ways to give- even if you cannot be at worship:

Mail your gift to Hosanna or drop it off at the church office- 9300 Scandia Trail North.
Text to give: text Hosanna to 50155
Go online through QGIV here
Use BILLPAY from your financial institution.
Set up direct giving though Hosanna.
Contact Roxanne Anderson at [email protected] with questions about charitable giving.