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May 1, 2018

Forest Lake, Minnesota

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Sundays:

9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)

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Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Breaking News!

A Note From Pastor Linda

Dear Friends~

This reprinted from Sunday's Hosanna Times:

Breaking News! Hosanna Summer Worship returns to Hosanna!

Along with lots of other COOL STUFF!

While Summer Lakeside Worship has been a tradition at Hosanna for many years, the Leadership at Hosanna (both Council and Staff) have made the decision to return to Hosanna for Summer worship. This will be a one-year trial after which the Leadership will re-evaluate. We will worship OUTSIDE on our grounds- just outside the Great Hall- where there will be more room for shade opportunities, the availability of indoor seating and viewing if needed and the opportunity to introduce some after-worship fun activities for all ages! (See the preliminary schedule.)

This decision has not come without much conversation- weighing both the pros and cons. This decision is also based on some new rules and regulations that have been shared with us through the City of Forest Lake.

These past two years we have been "grandfathered in", using the space at no cost UNLESS there is an active, paying reservation. This year we would be required to pay the electricity charge- this year waiving the reservation charge unless there is an inquiry.
This last year we actually got bumped for the space twice- one week it rained so we worshiped at Hosanna anyway, the other week we reached out to the party and shared space but had to pack up quickly.

There are many benefits to returning/staying home for Summer Worship. Consider this:

Many members have shared that they rarely come to the Lake because there is not enough shade and no bathrooms close enough to accommodate their needs.
Summer is a time that many people begin looking for a home church.
- A new member shared that when looking for a church, they did not want to visit us at the lake- they wanted to see us at Hosanna!
- Hosanna looks abandoned on Summer Sundays- that's odd for a church!! We do leave a message on the door, on our website and on the sign- but the average person driving by could think we are closed- while heading to the next church down the road!
- We have a beautiful site. We care for our many gardens and grassy areas all summer long... and no one is here to enjoy them!
- We can control the watering and cutting of the grass- no more soggy Sundays due to water sprinkling on Sundays mornings.

And hey- you can still see the lake from our worship space!! ;-)

See you in church!

~Pastor Linda

PS- Much care was taken in the conversations surrounding this decision. The Council and Staff are available for questions or concerns. Rob Anderson will be taking the lead on this transition.

Church Council Members:

Terry Dreyer- Past President

Kelly Monson- President

Laura Livermore- President Elect

Dave Okeson- Treasurer

Mike Sosnoski- Secretary

Todd Moorhouse- Member at Large

Steve Walters- Member at Large

Dan Behnken- Member at Large

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Cancer Journey

Darrell, friend of the Ohman Family; Kafa, friend of the Ohman Family; Jeremy; James Henriott; Bria Leisgang, niece of Sharon and Doug Sill; Dan Fronic, friend of Mary Thompson; Deb Krinke; Paul Wallenfelt, brother of Sue Girard; Ryder Clark, family friend of Rochelle Busch; Joe, brother of Teresa Bredahl; 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

Ashlyn; Juniper, granddaughter of Buck & Laura Carlson; Rex Livermore, father of Dave Livermore; Laura, mother of James Henriott; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie Ohman; Christine, friend of Craig Anderson; Lynn Anderson; Phillip Aurich, nephew of Barbara Schultz; John Cupryna, brother-in-law of Mark Friesen; Sharyn, sister of Barbara Johansen; Matt Anagnostou; Ron Rebeck; Nathan Acker, son of Andrea and Nick Acker and grandson of Len and Sally Wojtowicz; Dick Westcott; Sharon Kari; Cooper, great-nephew of Mary Gookins

Compassion in Grief

Judy Anderson, mother of Rob Anderson; Harris, friend of the Okeson family

Keep Safe From Harm

Adam, grandson of James Henriott

Youth Night Reminder- Wednesday

Schedule:

5:00 pm - Dinner

(you can take your dinner with you and eat when arrive at escape room or if an adult lets you eat in their car. It will be Jimmy John's )

5:45 pm Depart to Mission Manor, 861 East Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55414

6:20 pm Arrival

6:30 pm Orientation and begin Escape Room Adventure (60 min)

7:45 pm Depart and head back to Hosanna

8:15/8:30 pm Pick Up at Hosanna

To receive more information, please contact Pastor Jen at [email protected]

Update on St. Andrew's Family Shelter in Hugo

Renovations at the St. Andrew's family shelter in Hugo continue to move along with the help of volunteers form a number of area churches. Renovation work is typically on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. If you would like to get involved with this project contact Debbie Larson at 651-762-9148 or [email protected].

The Community Resource Center at St. Andrew's is hoping to begin placing families in the shelter starting the first part of July. That is when we, as a church, will get the opportunity to put our hearts of hospitality to work as volunteers for the dinner and overnight shifts. For more information, contact Pastor Linda for more information.

Senior Adult Ministries (SAM) Lunch

Thursday, May 3, 2018
11:30am - 1pm

The May SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) lunch is scheduled for Thursday May 3, at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Hugo. We would love to have you join us! Please let us know if you will be able to attend, so that the restaurant can plan accordingly. We understand that sometimes plans change and you may realize, at the last minute, that you can join us after-all. Please feel free come; there is always room for a few more chairs around the table!

Spring Clean-Up

Saturday, May 5

We are planning our Annual Spring Clean-Up, hosted by the Green Earth Team and the Facilities Team! We want to clean up our grounds to be sure that we are all ready for Hosanna's summer activities! The clean up will be from 8am to noon. Bring whatever lawn care items you may have (brooms, rakes, leaf bags, etc.) or just bring yourselves! We will have more information as the date comes closer. For more information, contact Kathy Okeson.

Pre-Order Women's Day Scones!

Order: Sunday, April 29- May 6th

*Pick up an order form or

CLICK HERE.

Pick up: May 13th or 14th

Hosanna's Youth are baking up some delicious treats for all the women in your lives, to honor and recognize their importance in the many roles they play.

Flavors: Blueberry, Mixed Berry, Chocolate Chip

Cost: Half Dozen (6) - $15, Baker's Dozen (13) $25

Green Earth Team (GET) Annual Plant Sale

Now through
Sunday, May 6

It's BACK!!!!!!

The Green Earth Team's 8 ^th annual plant sale is kicking off on Sunday, April 8 ^th!

GET members will be taking orders for flowers, baskets, gift cards, plants and herbs at the table outside of the Great Hall through Sunday, May 6 ^th.

Orders will be delivered and available for pickup on Saturday, May 12 ^th, and Sunday, May 13 ^th, 9-noon on both days, in the Lakeside room. Items not picked up during those times will be left on the table In the Lakeside room.

In addition to placing orders through the plant sale, the community fundraising will again be offered to Hosanna members and friends. When shopping at Forest Lake Floral, a buyer can mention "Hosanna" upon checking out, and 10% of those sales will be returned to the GET. This opportunity is available through June 15 ^th, and certain restrictions apply.

Thanks to the generous support of Hosanna members and friends, all proceeds from the GET's sales have gone back to help support various projects in and around Hosanna, that fit into the mission of the GET: To promote sustainable church functions and practices by identifying and sharing innovative methods, offering policy recommendations, and encouraging staff and members to incorporate green environmental practices into their offices, homes and communities.

If you are interested in learning more about the plant sale, or what the Green Earth Team is all about, please contact Kathy Okeson at [email protected], or 651-206-1676. Thank you once again for your support of this fundraiser to benefit the needs of Hosanna Lutheran Church.

Facilities Meeting

Tuesday, May 8

The Facilities Team will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8 at 6pm in the Conference Room. If you have questions, or are interested in joining the Facilities Team, please contact Kelsey Grachek.

Sarah Circle

Wednesday, May 9

Sarah Circle, our women's biblestudy, will be having their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at 10am in the Garden Chapel. Please contact Barbara Johansen for more information.

BeFrienders Meeting

Wednesday, May 9

The BeFrienders will be holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30pm in the Conference Room at Hosanna. Please contact Lynda Olson for more information.

Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting

Sunday, May 13

On Sunday, May 13 between worship services in the Conference Room, the Green Earth Team (GET) will be having their monthly meeting. Please contact Kathy Okeson for more information.

Clothing Drive

Collecting All Month of May

TRUCK LOADING DAYS: May 18-20

Friday: 5:00-7:00pm

Sat. & Sun.: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Clean out your closets and garages!

Epilepsy foundation donation truck drop off days. Hosanna youth will be there to help load trucks and will receive some funds for their youth gathering mission trip. Help both the Epilepsy Foundation and Hosanna youth.

Hosanna will have Luther B room available for those who cannot come on these days. You must be able to unload your own items. Collection Begins May 1, M-Th 9:00-4:00 pm in Luther B.

What can be donated?

Clothing: men's, women's, children's

Clothing accessories: hats, gloves, scarves, ties, personal accessories (purses, wallets, belts, bags)
Bedding & Bath: sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, tablecloths, curtains

Shoes: (all types)

Other cloth materials excluding water damaged or moldy items.

Talk to Pr. Jen with Questions.

High School Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, May 20, 2018

at the 10:30am Worship Service

Please fill out a Graduate Recognition form here. Form needed by May 13th.

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 and faith formation 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. To conclude and commemorate this event a class picture will be taken after service.

Contact Pastor Jen with questions.

The Big Sing & Ring

Sunday, May 20

The Big Sing & Ring will be happening again here at Hosanna! Come and enjoy a worship full of music and choir performances by the Hosanna Choir and the Hosanna Bell Choir. The Big Sing & Ring will be on Sunday, May 20 at the 9am and 10:30am services. Contact Rob Anderson for more information.

Camp Hosanna

Monday, June 11-14 , 2018

Deadline June 1st

FIRST DAY TIMES: 9:00- 4:00 pm, **parents welcome to join**

Tuesday-Thurs. 9:00-12 noon.

Campers can choose Art & Theatre OR Sports led by staff and youth. Discover your creative side and let imagination soar OR you can adventure outdoors with a variety of sports, learning skills, having fun and showing respect for one another.

REGISTER HERE

Contact Pastor Jen with questions.

Summer Worship

Sundays starting June 3, 2o18

We will be starting our outdoor summer worship on June 3, 2018. Worship will be at 9:30 AM outside of the Great Hall, so bring your folding chairs and blankets! In the case of inclement weather, we will worship indoors. We are very excited to be at home for the summer! Contact Kelsey Grachek with questions.