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Sundays:
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
In the Great Hall (Lower Level)

Wednesdays:
6:00 PM
In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)

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Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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A Note From Pastor Linda


 
 
"I AM the true vine... Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me."
 ~Jesus from John 15
 
     
 
 
Dear Friends,
   
I missed being with you last week. Cancelling worship is HUGE for church... HUGE not because we miss an offering (although missing a week of offering hurts your community- every dollar that is missed makes an impact on our shared work)- but HUGE because we miss an opportunity to be together face to face, making connections, having conversations, laughing and crying together. HUGE because worship is a community event... and most of us stayed home. Pastor Jen did a great job of connecting with us on FaceBook- but for me it was not enough!
 
Take a look at this TEDTalk by Sherry Turkle, entitled, "Connected, But Alone?".

 
 
 
Turkle is a great one to raise these questions, as she was one of the early adopters and promoters of the internet's capacity to help us connect with each other. A dozen years later, she's asking what kind of connections they're helping us make.
Sherry speaks about the necessity of making real connections- and making REAL connections is what CHURCH is all about- COMMUNITY!
 
Sherry also speaks about the need for SOLITUDE- and I believe that it is in deep solitude that we become more aware of the Spirit's presence. I think that is why I so value my YOGA practice- it is a time for me to BE STILL and let God get to me!! It is a time of deep abiding- that bears fruit in community.
 
This week Hosanna bears fruit, creating community as we open up our doors to host the Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. There is still a need- and room for you to pack-
 
  Register Here!

Turning HUNGER into HOPE with our own TWO HANDS!     
 ~Pastor Linda     

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Cancer Journey
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
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, serving in South Korea; Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard

Connect360 - Wednesday Night
Starting at 5 pm with Dinner
Garden Chapel
 
Schedule: 
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Worship 
6:30 pm- Education for all ages
*note changes to schedule below*

April Series: Creation Care! 
  • 4/18- Creation Care: God's Everyday Blessings 
    • Green Earth Team will be joining and leading our Wednesday Night of programming as we talk about caring for all creation and what we can do!
    • Preschool faith formation available 6:00-6:45 pm
    • All programming for Kindergarten-Adult meets 6:30-7:30 pm
  • 4/25- Summer Celebration
    • EVERY AGE IS TOGETHER FOR A SUMMER PICNIC, WORSHIP and FUN IN THE SUN! 
   
To receive more information, please contact Pastor Jen at   jcollins@hosannaforestlake.net 

Blessing of the Car Keys:
Leaping Into Independence
Wednesday, April 18 
6:00 pm 
Garden Chapel during worship
(Ages 15+)

The Blessing of the Keys is one more way the faith community is helping to instruct and lead our youth. This milestone is open to all youth who have received their permit or driver's license in the last year.

Everyone knows a whole new world opens up for families when a child receives their driver's license. New expectations, new privileges, new freedoms, and new worries all come into play.  What better time to come together as a family to talk through the new expectations and privileges, as well as pray and ask for guidance. 

Contact Pr. Jen if you are interested in participating in this blessing. 

FMSC T-Shirts On Sale Now!
Now through MobilePack

We have FMSC Lakes Area MobilePack T-Shirts on sale right now for $15. The profits go directly toward our MobilePack and they come in Youth and Adult sizes. You can buy them on Wednesdays at Connect360 or Sundays before and after each worship service.  

FMSC Lakes Area MobilePack Sign-Up for General Public
NOW!
 
The Lakes Area MobilePack will be opening to the public to sign up online starting Sunday, March 25 at 8am. Members and friends of Hosanna are encouraged to sign-up starting now. You can sign-up in person on Wednesdays during Connect360 or on Sundays before and after each worship service.

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Last Chance- Papa Murphy's Pizza Cards On Sale Now!
Sale ends this month.

We have Papa Murphy's Pizza Cards on sale right now for $20. The profits go directly toward our Hosanna Youth Mission Trip to Houston at the ELCA Youth Gathering. You can buy them on Wednesdays at Connect360 or Sundays before and after each worship service.  

Don't like Pizza - make a donation, buy a card and give back to Hosanna. 

Talk to Laura Livermore or Pr. Jen Collins. 

Faith Conference
Saturday, April 21

Gustavus Adolphus College will be holding the 6th Annual Faith Conference on Doubt & Difference: Finding Faith Through Authentic Engagement on April 21. Purchase tickets at gustavus.edu/faithconference

Beer & Hymn Sing
RESCHEDULED!
Sunday, April 29, 2018

 
Come join with fellow lovers of church tradition .... and well brewed beer! This is a fundraiser benefiting the 2018 Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Featuring hymns led by Charlie O and friends. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the event starts at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Your ticket comes with one free beer, wine, soda or water. You can buy the advanced tickets in person at Hosanna or online here. Contact Pastor Linda with questions.

Spring Clean-Up
Saturday, May 5

It may not feel like spring quite yet, but 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.

Green Earth Team (GET) Annual Plant Sale
Now  through

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 tv69oke@aol.com, or 651-206-1676. Thank you once again for your support of this fundraiser to benefit the needs of Hosanna Lutheran Church.


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, and Children's Clothing and Shoes. 
Clothing Accessories: Hats, Mitts, Scarves, Ties, Nylons, Socks, and Underwear. 
Personal Accessories: Purses, Wallets, Fanny Packs, and Bags. Jewelry

Talk to Pr. Jen with Questions. 


High School Graduation Recognition Sunday
Sunday, May 20, 2018
at the 10:30am Worship 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. To conclude and commemorate this event a class picture will be taken after service. Please fill out a Graduate Recognition form here. Contact Pastor Jen with questions.

Hosanna Staff

Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-464-5502 ext. 2006
lfriesen@hosannaforestlake.net

Jen Collins, Associate Pastor
651-464-5502 ext. 2023
jcollins@hosannaforestlake.net

Rob Anderson, Director of Worship and Music
651-464-5502 ext. 2008
randerson@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Kelsey Grachek, Executive Assistant
651-464-5502 ext. 2000
office@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
651-464-5502 ext. 2013
finance@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Alicia Bauer, Bookkeeper
651-464-5502 ext. 2013
bookkeeper@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Kathy Kuehn, Kitchen Manager
kitchen@hosannaforestlake.net 
 
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
charlie@connectwithmusic.com
 
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
 
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
 
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist


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