Heaven Can't Wait!

E-Update

October 30, 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.

Worship Time

Sundays:

9:00 AM &

10:30AM

Great Hall

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Heaven Can't Wait!

A Note From Pastor Linda

The HUMAN Dilemma: Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die. ~Unknown

Dear Saints (and sinners!)~

Everybody loves browsing through the family photo album. "The memories!" - we say as we flip through the pages, remembering faces and places, remembering events and happenings, even the every day ordinary stuff makes for some fun memories. But why look at a photo album? Is it more than just a trip down memory lane? Let me suggest a deeper reason for our connection to these relics. Because it gives us an anchor to the past. It reminds us of who we are. It gives us a foundation.

This is also why we celebrate ALL SAINTS' DAY, technically November 1- we will celebrate together on Sunday, November 4 during both worship services. On ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY we stop and remember those who have passed on to the Kingdom of Heaven. I like how the Book of Common Prayer refers to this festival:

All Saints' Day stands for the unity of Christians of all ages, countries and races in Christ, and the perfection of that unity in heaven.

In remembering the Saints, we are inspired by their stories of God's faithfulness. From Hebrews 11- we hear of the great cloud of witnesses whose lives tell of God's unfailing love and grace. In Hebrews 12 we are reminded that we are all connected throughout time and space:

So since we stand surrounded by all those who have gone before, an enormous cloud of witnesses, let us drop every extra weight, every sin that clings to us and slackens our pace, and let us run with endurance the long race set before us.

These Saints speak from the past and are whispering at this moment:

"God is faithful."

"The LORD is good. Trust Him".

"God's grace was sufficient for me in my trials and is sufficient for you today."

"Believe it!"

ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY reminds us that we are not alone. Thanks be to God for all the SAINTS! On Sunday we will remember those names- asking you to place a card for them at the TABLE.

Heaven is for REAL!

~Pastor Linda

PS: Remember to FALL BACK one hour on Saturday night/Sunday morning!

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Cancer Journey

Megan Olrich Sullivan, family friends of Christensen family; Cindy, mother of Char Houle; Jackie, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Bob Murphy, friend of Mary Gookins; Jeremy; James Henriott; Bria Leisgang, niece of Sharon and Doug Sill; Deb Krinke; Ryder Clark, family friend of Rochelle Busch; Joe, brother of Teresa Bredahl; 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

Leona Lucker, great aunt of James Henriott; Harry Eckert; Jeff Johnson, brother of Julie Ohman; Margot LeBoeuf, neighbor of Mary Thompson; Larry, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Joan Davis, grandmother of Mike Collins; Cole Behnken; Lynda Olson; Alex, niece of Dave and Laura Livermore; Dee Eckert; Dale, friend of Tammy Cortes; Stephanie Lackas, daughter of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; The Oster Family;Ashlyn; Juniper, granddaughter of Buck & Laura Carlson; Laura, mother of James Henriott; Joanne Johnson, mother of Julie Ohman; John Cupryna, brother-in-law of Mark Friesen; Sharyn, sister of Barbara Johansen; Matt Anagnostou; 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

Keep Safe From Harm

Cole Anderson, grandson of Ruth & Marlin Lackas; Adam, grandson of James Henriott

Comfort In Hospice

Steve Kari

Got Questions? Get Answers.

Fall Sunday Series

Everyone has questions. Young children ask "why?" Teenagers ask "why not?" Adults question "what if?" Do you have questions about God, Jesus, the Bible? Do you have questions about life? Do you have questions for God about life? Every day, more and more people are going to Siri or Alexa or Google to find answers to their questions about and for God. I have a better idea: Come to Hosanna to "get answers."

Submit your questions here

I Thank My God For YOU!

Philippians 1

What an amazing weekend of living, loving and serving!

THANKS to the many volunteers too numerous to name- but you know who you are:

Saturday Fall Clean Up led by both the Facility Team and Green Earth Team
Friday and Saturday Confirmation Dinner Crew led by Susan and Larry Wojciechowski
Sunday Reformation Worship led by Hosanna's Music team, Hosanna Choir, the RED Hospitality Team led by Sue Girard and friends
Rite of Confirmation for 11 Youth who have been led for the last 2 years by Small Group Leaders: Char Houle, Corey Mathison and Julie Peterson

We would not be Hosanna without each of you living and loving and serving as Jesus did so that all will know Him! Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! We simply cannot say it enough!

Connect360

Registration is now OPEN!

NO Connect360 This Week!

We want YOU to join us for Connect360! Registration is now open on our website! If you haven't joined us for Connect360 Wednesday nights- give it a try!
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Lighthouse Worship
6:45 pm - Life Long Learning (L ³)

Life Long Learning is made up of Faith Formation, Confirmation, Higher Ground and Adult Education.

To receive more information, please contact the Church Office at [email protected]
or register on our website here.

October & November Food Collection Benefiting Rangers Supporting Rangers

NOW - November 18

Rangers Supporting Rangers (RSR) provides food support to district students and families with a financial need. RSR fills backpacks with food so that kids can have food security over the weekends and during school breaks.

Donate- Bags available Sundays & Wednesday or use your own.

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!

For every pound of food donated, Hosanna's Grace Fund will donate $1 - up to $200 - to Rangers Supporting Rangers!

Trunk-Or-Treating at Hosanna!

Wednesday, October 31

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Start your night of Trick-Or-Treating at Hosanna for our Trunk-Or-Treat Spooktacular! We will have decorated trunks, candy, and hot dogs served by LIVE wiener dogs!

We will also be holding a Trunk Decorating contest with awards and prizes! Interested in decorating your trunk? Sign up here!

Happy Halloween From The Hosanna Office Staff!

View Video Here

Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) Monthly Lunch Out

Thursday, November 1

On November 1 at 11:30 AM SAM will be having their monthly lunch out at Cabin 61 at 4150 Hoffman Rd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Contact Lynda Olson with questions.

Sleep Out 2018

November 3-4

Time: Saturday 5:00 p.m. - Sunday 12 noon *Arrive no later than 6:30 pm to set up

Who: Students Grades 7- Adult (Others welcome, kids Grade 6 and under can stay with an adult until 10:30 pm.)

There is NO COST to participate, but pre-registration is required. On the night of the event, participants must check in by 6:30 pm at Hosanna (front lawn).

This is an experiential educational event, participants will be experiencing one night without a home. Although it doesn't begin to touch the realities many face however, it does allow us to acknowledge the problem (homelessness, food insecurity, lack of affordable housing, livable wages, etc.), think about how we might be a part of a solution and develop a deeper sense of Gratitude. Giving even one night will make a difference.

Register here!

Remember Daylight Savings!

Sunday, November 4

Remember to fall back an hour on Saturday night!

Woodbury Chorus & Orchestra Concert

Sunday, November 18

4PM

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy Martinson, will present "Songs of Hope" on November 18, 2018 at Hosanna at 4pm. This concert will benefit Rangers Supporting Rangers. During the concert, a free-will offering will be taken with 100% of the proceeds going toward Rangers Supporting Rangers.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship

Wednesday, November 21

6pm

Join us for an evening of fellowship and giving THANKS.
- Dinner from 5-6pm
- Worship at 6pm followed by PIE!
- Speaking of PIE- can you provide one to share? Sign up with Kelsey in the office.

Hosanna's Week at

St. Andrew's Family Shelter

Sunday, November 25 -

Saturday, December 1

Hosanna will be providing volunteers for the St. Andrew's Family Shelter the week of November 25 - December 1 and we need people to sign up for a few shifts. You can sign-up online here:
Here

(If you have no access to internet, you can contact Kelsey Grachek in the front office). Contact Joslyn Mathison, Kristin Salzman or Pastor Linda with questions.

Beer & Hymns Sing

Christmas Edition!

Sunday, December 9

7pm

Beer & Hymns! a fundraiser benefiting the 2019 Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Featuring hymns led by Charlie O and friends.
Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets include 1 drink ticket (beer, wine, soda)

Purchase your tickets here!