ALL are WELCOME

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July 30, 2019

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

Sundays:

9:30 AM

Outside

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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ALL are WELCOME

A Note From Pastor Linda

Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

(Romans 15.7)

Dear ChURch Family,

Have you ever walked into a group of people you didn't know well? Did you feel uncomfortable and weird and awkward? Have you ever been in a group and seen a new person walk in? Did you think, "I should probably talk to them, but it's just too hard"- and so you pretended that you didn't see them?

You are not alone. Being welcoming is really hard. But it is also really important.

God is the ultimate welcoming one. In the Bible we see Jesus welcoming all people- even people that others ignored; people like prostitutes, tax collectors, children and women, the lowest rung of society. Jesus welcomed all people. To be a follower of Jesus means to welcome all people.

Consider this... how would you feel if you were the new person? (You were at one point!) Wouldn't you want someone to come over and talk to you? When asked, "why Hosanna?", many of you have responded that it was the gracious WELCOME that you received. Now that you have been welcomed to the family, it is YOUR turn to welcome others.

This Sunday we have extended a special invitation to the many families who have enrolled in Sunshine Discovery Center; a time for them to get to know the Hosanna Family. The NEW Sunshine Discovery Center teachers will be here to meet us and to give tours of the NEW Infant and Toddler Rooms, the updated Pre-K Rooms, plus the Extended Adventure Program (EAP) Room. Make sure to introduce yourself to Cemantha, Mabel and Steve-, and then LOOK for someone you don't know and WELCOME them!

Here is an opportunity to BE THE CHURCH! Here is the line up for the day:

Worship at 9:30 AM
During worship- Blessing of the Animals- bring your well-behaved pet!
Community Potluck following worship; we grill hotdogs, and you bring something to share!
Bounce House and Children Activities- so much fun!
Sunshine Discovery Center Classrooms will be OPEN.

Here is an INVITING opportunity: Do you know someone who is looking for high-quality Christian-based care for their children? Invite them to COME and SEE the next chapter in caring for our kids at Hosanna's Sunshine Discovery Center!!

Be the chURch!

~Pastor Linda

Prayer Requests

At Hosanna, a person remains on the prayer chain for two weeks. However, in cases of long-term illness, hospice, or by request, the members of the prayer chain will pray for a person and/or situation in need, as long as requested.
Keep an eye out for our new "Prayer Page" on our website for online prayer requests!

Healing, Recovering, or Facing Other Issues

Marilyn, friend of Kathryn Nordstrom; Curt Monson; Duane Brown; Juniper, granddaughter of Buck & Laura Carlson

Comfort in Grief

Diana Lindquist, friend of the Merrell family.

Comfort in Cancer Journey

Eric, nephew of Mary Gookins

Comfort in Hospice

Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie Ohman

THANK YOU!!!

THANKS to the many hands and hearts who have jumped in to paint the NEW Youth Center. Shout out to Tom Croce, Rick Calkins and Bob Cole! There is still opportunity to help. Contact Pastor Jen.

Enrollment for Hosanna's Sunshine Discovery Center

SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY!

Hosanna's Sunshine Discovery Center is opening Fall of 2019 and will be the second Forest Lake location to partner with Lake Area Discovery Center (LADC). The newly expanded programming will include flexible schedule options for INFANTS starting at 6 weeks and TODDLERS, starting at 16 months old. It will build on the strong, 30+ year history of Sunshine Preschool, by adding extended/wrap-around care, full-time schedule options and accreditation/ quality ratings. Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is now in full swing! Learn more and register here:

On Sunday, August 4, the NEW Sunshine Discovery Center families have been invited to join us at worship. The lead teachers will be with us; Cemantha, Mabel and Steve. Here is the line up for the day:

Worship at 9:30 AM
During worship- Blessing of the Animals- bring your well-behaved pet!
Community Potluck following worship; we grill hotdogs, and you bring something to share!
Bounce House and Children Activities
Sunshine Discovery Center Classrooms will be OPEN.

Summer Bible Study on Revelation

Wednesdays: 1:30 PM or 6:30 PM

What does it all mean? Is the end near? Are we doomed? Will I be "left behind"? Is there any hope? Join Pastor Linda for a conversation about this often misunderstood book of the Bible.

Senior Adult Ministry's Monthly Lunch Out

Thursday, August 1

Senior Adult Ministries (SAM) will be holding their monthly lunch out on August 1, 2019 at Village Pizzeria in Dresser, Wisconsin at 11:30 AM.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, August 4

In celebration of the sacredness of all creation, we honor the animals that share our lives and touch our hearts. Bring your (well-behaved) pet to receive a blessing during worship.

Community Potlucks

August 4

September 1

Hosanna will be having monthly Community Potlucks again this summer on the first Sunday of each month (June - September)! Bring a potluck item to share and Hosanna will be providing hot dogs on the grill for a family picnic!

Rangers Supporting Rangers

School Supply Drive

Items due to Hosanna by Sunday, August 4

Rangers Supporting Rangers will be creating Back to School Backpacks for local children in need again and are looking for the following items:
- Backpacks
- Spiral notebooks (college ruled & wide ruled)
- Folders
- Ruler
- Composition Notebooks
- Crayons (24 count box)
- Crayola Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Graphing Notebooks
- Pencils (12 count boxes)
- Pencil cases
- Pens (12 count packs)
- Highlighters
- Dry Erase Markers
- Notecards
- Glue sticks
- Bottles of glue
- Block erasers

Rangers Supporting Rangers Volunteers Needed!

Wednesday, August 7

Thursday, August 8

Based on our timeline, we have scheduled two dates (see below) to sort supplies and assemble backpacks. If you are able to help out, please let us know by completing this brief volunteer sign-up form .

Wednesday, August 7th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon

Sorting and taking inventory of school supplies will start at the Forest Lake City Center, 1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, in the Community Room on the Second Floor. Volunteers will then help move the supplies to the Central Learning Center, 200 SW 4th Street in Forest Lake, where we will begin assembling backpacks.

Thursday, August 8th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Volunteers will continue assembling backpacks at the Central Learning Center in Rooms C-8/C-4.

Backpacks will be delivered to schools in time for families to pick them up prior to the start of the school year.

Sundae Sunday!

Sunday, August 11

On the second Sunday of each month during the summer, come for worship and stay for free ice cream sundaes!

RAGNAR Relay Volunteers Needed!

Friday, August 16

Could you take a shift at the RAGNAR Relay at Kulencamp Park here in Forest Lake to help Hosanna raise money? We need 5 people per shift! The shifts are 2:45 PM - 6 PM and 5:45 PM - 9 PM. Sign-Up by sending an email to Kelsey Grachek at [email protected]

Birthday Party at Birchwood Healthcare Center

Tuesday, August 20

Hosanna will be hosting the Birchwood Health Care Center monthly birthday party for residents with birthdays in August on Tuesday, August 20th, at 2:00 P.M. (servers will need to arrive by 1:30 P.M.). If you can help by providing a cake and/or helping serve, please contact Barbara Johansen, at 651-433-5592.

State Fair Coliseum Project

August 21 - September 2

Are you interested in helping raise funds for Hosanna WHILE getting free tickets to the State Fair? Please join us on one or more nights for Coliseum Clean-up! It's fun for the entire family! Sign up for any date between August 21 and September 2 on the board at the coffee stand. All you need to do is show up to the Coliseum by 9 PM ready to do some cleaning!

Sign-Up here!

Faith Day at Target Field

Sunday, August 25

It's that time of year again for Faith Day at Target Field. Interested in attending the game? Send us an email or sign-up on the clip-board on Sunday!

After the game, stay for a live concert with worship and testimonies from Twins Players.

Kids & Teens in Grief

Every Thursday from October 3 - November 7

6 PM at Boutwell's Landing

A grief support group for school-aged kids (5-18 years old) where they can learn about death, grief, and remembering their loved one, while forming a community of support with other kids who have experienced the death of someone they love. While the kids & teens have their session, parents/guardians gather for their own support. Free, but preregistration is required.
For more information call: Chaplain Bob Furniss at 651-430-4578

Mission Jamaica

Date: February 1-8, 2020

Learn more: https://www.missionjamaica.org/

Interested in meeting and serving our Neighbors in Jamaica?

Get involved with Hosanna coming this Winter, 2020. A Mission Jamaica trip combines a service project, with time for reflection and spiritual rest. It allows a person to experience an international mission field that is close to home, yet far enough away to immerse yourself in another culture for a week. Over 30 years of accompanying our Jamaican neighbors, has led to over 35 Evangelical Lutheran Churches in America congregations and several colleges from Minnesota as well as North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina and Illinois in partnership with St. Andrew's in Mahtomedi, MN to get involved to make a difference for this community.

Come and see...get connected with your global neighbors! Mission Jamaica has provided a way for folk to love and serve our neighbors just as Jesus taught. Jesus said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Mark 12:30-31

This is an unforgettable opportunity for any age. Registration is open now, space is limited so SIGN UP TODAY! Travel as a family, individual, couple, or small group. This LIVE. LOVE. SERVE opportunity is a perfect way to live into Hosanna's mission! More details will be made available on our website.

Talk to Pastor Jen Collins or Kathleen Damon if you have questions or would like to learn more.