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E-Update
April 10, 2018
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
Sundays:
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
In the Great Hall (Lower Level)
Wednesdays:
6:00 PM
In the Garden Chapel (Upper Level)
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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CROSS=LOVE... So now what?
A Note From Pastor Linda
"You are witnesses of these things..." -
Luke 24
Spring has Sprung... believe it or not! The church is in the EASTER SEASON- yep, Easter is more than just a day in the church, it spans 50 days! On Sunday we explore Luke's account of Jesus post resurrection visit (Luke 24.36b-48). Just like last week's account from John's gospel story, Jesus offers PEACE- and concludes the conversation with: You are witnesses of these things. Not, you will be witnesses. Not, consider being witnesses if you have some spare time. Not even, would you like to be witnesses. But rather- YOU ARE!
How do you witness to being a follower of Jesus? How do you go about LIVING and LOVING and SERVING as Jesus did so that ALL will know him? I have a few ideas for you to consider:
- Pick up an Easter bag of chalk and cross=love cards. Share the message around town!! Be BOLD!
- Purchase TWO tickets for Beer & Hymns (this Sunday, April 15 from 7-9pm at Stella's) and bring a friend or neighbor to sing the GOOD NEWS! Your ticket benefits the Lakes Area FMSC MobilePack and provides one free beverage- beer, wine, soda, coffee... Show them how much FUN people of faith can have all while benefitting a GREAT cause! Click here to purchase tickets- $10 in advance, $15 at the door): http://www.hosannaforestlake.net/beer-hymns/
- Sign up to pack food- April 19-21... there are still over 200 spots that must be filled!! Together we can fill the truck: 272,160 meals!! Click here to sing up: http://www.hosannaforestlake.net/fmsc-mobile-pack/
You ARE witnesses... so what are you going to do about it?
Living, Loving and Serving Together,
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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; Marlin Lackas; Cole, grandson of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; Stephanie, daughter of Ruth and Marlin Lackas; 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
Comfort in Nearing the End of Life
Judy Anderson, mother of Rob Anderson
Compassion in Grief
Family and friends of Betty Sanders, Mother-In-Law of Dave Oster
Keep Safe From Harm
Adam, grandson of James Henriott, serving in South Korea; Hayden Oliver, serving in Coast Guard
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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!
- 4/11- Creation Care: Wonderful Creatures the Lord has made
- Preschool faith formation available 6:00-6:45 pm
- All programming for Kindergarten-Adult meets 6:30-7:30 pm
- 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!
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Sarah Circle
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Sarah Circle will be meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10am in the Garden Chapel for their monthly women's bible study. Please contact Kelsey Grachek for details.
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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.
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BeFrienders Meeting
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Befrienders will be having their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Conference Room here at Hosanna. Please contact Kelsey Grachek with questions.
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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.
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Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting
Sunday, April 15, 2018
The Green Earth Team (GET) will be having their monthly meeting on Sunday, April 8 between the first and second service in the Conference Room at Hosanna. Contact Kathy Okeson to learn more.
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Beer & Hymn Sing
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.
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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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Screen Agers
Tuesday, April 17
Join the Forest Lake area community as Faith Lutheran hosts a special screening of the movie "Screen Agers" on Tuesday, April 17 at 6pm at Faith Lutheran Church. The film is about growing up in a digital age. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Young people age 10-17 and their families are encouraged to go to this special screening. Please RSVP at faithfl.org.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
[email protected], or 651-206-1676. Thank you once again for your support of this fundraiser to benefit the needs of Hosanna Lutheran Church.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
Kathy Kuehn, Kitchen Manager
Charlie Ollman, Choir Director
Mary Gookins, Handbell Choir Director
Lisa Sauer, Children's Choir Director
Phyllis Lindberg, Accompanist
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