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E-Update
November 14, 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 Time
Sunday:
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
In the Great Hall (Lower Level)
Wednesday:
6:00 PM
In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)
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Stay Connected
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A Note From Pastor Linda
Then Jesus said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." ~ Luke 12:15
Most of us have been trained since childhood to believe that money is personal, private, no one else's business, and that it's something polite people don't talk about. Which of course makes talking about money at church very, very hard. At the same time, one of the things many of us report needing help with is precisely thinking about money from the perspective of faith - how much is enough, how much should we share, how do we teach our children, grandchildren, and the emerging generation Christian values about handling money?
Nathan Dungan says that one of the most pressing questions of this generation of parents is how to pass on values about money. (Nathan is the founder of the organization- Share, Save, Spend. Find out more here. Of Money & Meaning Dungan writes:
Too often, the consumer culture is the dominant voice in shaping our money habits. This can lead to unfortunate consequences like increased stress and diminished wellbeing. At Share Save Spend®, we help you deconstruct a variety of money issues, open new lines of communication and build new skills for the journey ahead. When your financial goals reflect your values-including the people and issues that are most important to you-they open a whole new world of possibilities.
Friends, I know this is hard stuff to talk about. We tend to derive so much of our identity -
too much of our identity!
- from the money we have and spend. But if we keep silent, we pretty much reinforce the idea that our faith really doesn't have anything to say to the economic realities and challenges that we all face and can give us no guidance when we think about making, sharing, spending, and using money. Do we really want the coming generation to grow up in a church like that?
Consider joining me this week at Wednesday Night Adult Education- Dave Ramsey's, Leaving a Legacy, where Dave challenges us to be wise with finances. Join Mark and me in prayerfully considering a 2018 financial commitment to Hosanna. If you have not received the re-Thinking Stewardship mailing, let us know, or pick one up in the office or on Sunday morning. Your Giving Plan for 2018 card is a journey of giving back- consider stepping in and stepping up. What is holding you back?
~Pastor Linda
Below is the Proportional Giving Chart
Find your current level of giving on the chart.
- If you have never filled out a Giving Plan card- consider stepping in and starting at 3%.
- If you consistently fill out a Giving Plan card- consider stepping up!
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Prayer Requests
Comfort and Strength in Healing in Cancer Journey
Dan Fronic, friend of Mary Thompson; Deb Krinke; Paul Wallenfelt, brother of Sue Girard; Ryder Clark, family friend of Rochelle Busch; 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
Christine, friend of Craig Anderson; Lynn Anderson; Becky, sister of Kathy Okeson; Bernice Okeson, mother of Dave Okeson; Bria Leisgang; niece of Doug and Sharon Sill; Doug Sill; Phillip Aurich, nephew of Barbara Schultz; Bernice, mother of Dave Okeson; John Cupryna, brother-in-law of Mark Friesen; Sharyn, sister of Barbara Johansen; Matt Anagnostou; Laurie, niece of Roger and Cindy Kunze; Ron Rebeck; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz, with his Type 1 Diabetes; Dick Westcott; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins; Sharon, sister of Betty Corum
Healing in a Time of Grief
Family and friends of Elaine Jordan, mother of Ted Jordan; family and friends of Barbara Janicke, mother of Gene Janicke; family and friends of Hank Stickney, father of Sondra Mericle; Family and friends of Marcus Trudeau, brother of Michelle Trudeau-Spanjers
Keep Safe From Harm
Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard
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Connect360 Registration
NOW OPEN!
If you haven't joined us for Connect360 Wednesday nights- give it a try!
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Good News & Preschool Faith Formation
6:30 pm - Faith Formation & Education for all
Reminder: There is a Parent Confirmation Workshop in the Conference Room at 6:30pm TOMORROW
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Rangers Supporting Rangers
Wednesday, November 15
During the months of October and November we will be collecting food for Rangers Supporting Rangers. Rangers Supporting Rangers (RSR) provides food support to district students and families with a financial need - bringing together a diverse group of individuals and organizations partnering to meet this need. RSR fills backpacks with food so that kids can have food security over the weekends and during school breaks. Here is how YOU can bring HOPE. Pick up quick and easy cook/eat items such as:cereal bars, individual cereals, pop tarts, individual oatmeal, cans of fruit and veggies, cans of soups, individual meal cups-then bring them to Hosanna! Items are being collected outside the Great Hall doors. Let see this GROW!!
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Christmas Festival
Sunday, December 17
Rehearsals Every Wednesday
Every child is invited to join us in our annual Christmas Festival. The kids will be a part of an ensemble in the Children's Choir. We will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, November 8 during Faith Formation.
Faith Formation classes will continue as normal.
Schedule:
Wednesdays: November 8,
November 15,
November 29,
December 6 and December 13
Preschool and First Grade:
6:30pm - 6:50pm
2-6 Grade:
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Final Rehearsals with all choirs are on
December 13 and December 16
December 13:
7:30pm - 8:00pm
December 16:
9:00am
Adult volunteers are needed as Festival Guides and in between services. All children are expected to be at both services on the 17th. Preschool families do not have to be at both services, but are welcome to. Parent participation as much as possible help with anxiety. It is hard to be in front of a lot of people.
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Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 19
Turkeys will be given away by the Robert's Family Life Celebration Home on Sunday, November 19 starting at 1pm. Turkeys will be given away on a first come first serve basis. There is no qualifying criteria to receive a free turkey.
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Family Day at the Movies!
Viewing "The Star"
Sunday, November 19
After the second service on Sunday, Pastor Jen has invited any families to join her for a day at Forest Lake Theatre viewing The Star! "In Sony Pictures Animation's The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas." Contact Pastor Jen for more information.
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THANK YOU to our Fall Clean-Up Volunteers
(A note from Kathy Okeson and all of us here at Hosanna)
We definitely have people who care deeply for God's creation at Hosanna! When I got there at
8 am, the grounds all covered by snow, there were garden clippings laid out nicely along the sidewalk, road into the circle area, as well as a few other places. Some very dedicated individual (s) had been there and cut down the lower gardens, as well as the eastern parking lot garden on top, before the snow came yesterday, and left the clippings so that they could easily be picked up today. Well, easily as can be when covered with heavy wet snow! But, no big deal!
We had three of us working and piled up the clippings before
9 am, when I was leaving for Yoga. Then, another couple showed up with a trailer, and they were able to load the piles and dispose of them, most likely the compost site in FL. They also cut down the remaining gardens at the steps, western garden in the parking lot, and the garden by the steps leading to the lower parking lot! All of the garden clippings were also cleaned up!
I'm not sure who has been so kind to do all of the work on their own, but we, at Hosanna, as well as the GET, are so very thankful for the people who care so deeply for our grounds and gardens.
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Snow Shoveling Volunteers Needed
It's almost that time of the year again! The Facilities Team is looking for a few volunteers to help us on Sunday mornings shovel and salt the sidewalks to ensure safety for our church members coming in for services! You will be paid in coffee or hot cocoa! Please contact Kelsey Grachek or Tom Croce to sign up or learn more.
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No Connect360 Next Week
Wednesday, November 22
On Wednesday, November 22 we will be hosting the annual Thanksgiving Eve service here in the Great Hall at 7pm, therefore there will be no regular Connect360 activities. Contact Kelsey Grachek with any questions.
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Doctrine of Discovery Conversation
Wednesday, November 22
Pastor Jen will be hosting a discussion about the doctrine of discovery and where we stand with the ELCA at 6pm on Wednesday, November 22. To read the doctrine ahead of time, go to the link on our website. Contact Pastor Jen with questions.
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Pie!
Wednesday, November 22
On Wednesday, November 22 we will be hosting the annual Thanksgiving Eve service here in the Great Hall at 7pm. We will also be needing volunteers to bring pie for the service! Sign up on your Help Wanted Page or contact Kelsey Grachek to sign up or for more information.
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Office Closed
Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 to allow our staff to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones. The office will be open during the regular hours on Monday, November 27. Contact Kelsey Grachek with any questions.
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Last Chance to see the Youth Art Projects on Display at Hosanna!
November 26, 2017
If you haven't had a chance to see Hosanna youth's art exhibit, it will continue through November.
The art gallery is located on the upper floor in the south hallway.
Featured artist for December/January will be Andrea Okeson.
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Service of Remembrance
Saturday, December 2
Must RSVP by Monday, November 27
On Saturday, December 2, Mattson Funeral Home & Creamation Service will be hosting a Service of Remembrance.This service is dedicated to honoring the memories of the loved ones who have died over this past year. During the service, your family will be invited to stand as your loved one's name is remembered. Each family will receive a memorial ornament bearing the name of your loved one. Please call 651-464-3556 to RSVP by Monday, November 27. If you are unable to attend, but would still like an ornament, they will be glad to deliver it to you. Please call them.
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Book Club Discussion of:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Monday, November 27
Our next book club meeting will be on Monday, November 27 at 7pm in the Conference Room. The book is
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie The
book
tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
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Road Trip to Atlanta!
Applications being accepted through November 30, 2017
Our congregations are engaging more and more in the difficult and necessary conversations about race, privilege and justice.
At the outset of 2018, a cohort of young adults from the synod are invited into deep learning together around these important topics. The cohort will invite participants to read & view media about racial justice and privilege in America, including foundational writings of black theology, contemporary films and essays from a variety of perspectives. The cohort culminates in a trip to Atlanta where we will meet with local faith and nonprofit leaders, visit landmarks of the civil rights movement, share communal meals, and wrestle with what it means to live in this time, and reflect on how God is calling us to work for racial justice.
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Concordia University
St. Paul's Annual Christmas Concert
Friday, December 1
Saturday, December 2
Sunday, December 3
Concordia University in St. Paul is hosting their annual Christmas Concert "Glad Tidings of Great Joy" on Friday, December 1 - Sunday, December 3. Learn more information
here.
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Family Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 3
Join us on December 3 from 11:45am to 3pm, lunch included. We will grab some lunch, warm up our voices and carpool over to Birchwood in Forest Lake and Ecumen Parmly in Lindstrom. We will carol around the facilities, offering joy, peace and love. All are welcome, parents must accompany children under the age of 10. If you have questions, contact Pastor Jen.
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Beer & Hymns - Christmas!
Sunday, December 10
Come join us Sunday, December 10 from 7pm - 9pm with fellow lovers of church tradition, Christmas Carols...and well brewed beer! A fundraiser benefiting the 2018 Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Featuring hymns led by Charlie O and friends. Doors Open at 6:30PM. Tickets are on sale here for $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Tickets are on sale now online or here at church! If you have any questions, contact Pastor Linda Friesen.
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Cookie Baking Fundraiser
Sunday, December 17
Sunday, December 17 before and after the Christmas Festival the Hosanna Youth will be hosting a cookie sale. All proceeds benefit the Youth Gathering Trip taking place this summer. You're invited to whip up your own dough, which yields 2-3 dozen cookies, to be rolled out, cut, baked and decorated by our Youth. We also accept pre-baked cookies as well! If you have questions, talk to Pastor Jen.
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Connect360 Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 20
On Wednesday, December 20, we will be hosting our annual Connect360 Christmas Party! We will be having live music, caroling, cookie decorating and more! Please contact Pastor Jen for more information.
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Christmas Eve Worship Services
Sunday, December 24
On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, we will be having 5 services. We will be having our normal advent services at 9am and 10:30am in the Great Hall. We will be having our 4pm Christmas Eve service in the Great Hall and our 9pm and 11pm services in the Garden Chapel. Contact Kelsey Grachek with questions or to volunteer for Hospitality for these services.
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Faith Formation Volunteers Needed
Are you able to help out with the kids in Faith Formation on Wednesday nights? Contact Pastor Jen with comments or to sign-up! You can also sign up for specific dates online
here via signup genius.
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Hosanna Choir
The 2017-2018 Hosanna Choir has begun rehearsing! They rehearse every Wednesday night at 7:45pm in the Great Hall. This is a no-audition choir and all are welcome to join! If you have any questions, please contact Choir Director Charlie Ollmann.
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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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Hosanna Staff
Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-464-5502 ext. 2006
Jen Collins, Associate Pastor
Rob Anderson, Director of Worship and Music
Kelsey Grachek, Executive Assistant
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
Alicia Bauer, Bookkeeper
Tiffany KinCannon, Kitchen Manager
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist
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