My Kingdom!

E-Update

October 9, 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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My Kingdom!

A Note From Pastor Linda

The KINGDOM of God is at hand. ~Jesus (Luke 17- and other places too!)

My KINGDOM is not of this world. ~Jesus (John 18)

Dear Friends in Christ~

Did you know that Jesus spoke more about the Kingdom of God than anything else?! The KINGDOM is a big theme for Jesus- mentioned 126 times in the Gospels! The picture that is painted in the Gospel stories (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) as Jesus unfolds the kingdom teachings is that it is both present and it is still in the future; already, but not yet. You hear the future dimension of the kingdom in the Lord's Prayer: "You kingdom come, your will be done" (Matthew 6). Jesus is more than a hope for the future- Jesus has importance today as we live out the great commission: Go and make disciples... and remember, I am with you always! (Matthew 28- the resurrected Jesus speaking as he ascends to heaven!).

Of the Kingdom of God, Albert Schweitzer (a writer, theologian, humanitarian, philosopher, physician and LUTHERAN!) once said:

There can be no Kingdom of God in the world without the Kingdom of God in our hearts.

So what does the kingdom of God look like? God's kingdom is when God alone rules and when God's hopes for the world are fully present. The kingdom of God comes to life in the lives of believers of all ages. God's kingdom is present when people and communities are healed of their physical ailments but also when those communal fractures that tear us apart are brought back together.

This week's questions all focus on JESUS:

Who is Jesus?
Why Jesus?
Is Jesus a Republican or Democrat; a liberal or conservative thinker? (really- one of YOU asked that question!!)

How do we know Jesus? Join us on Wednesday at 6pm for LightHouse worship where Pastor Jen and I will go to the drawing board to consider the many images of Jesus found in Scripture and how they influence our lives in the here and now kingdom. Join us on Sunday where I will take a more concentrated look at who Jesus is- and who Jesus is not.

See you in Church- on Wednesday AND Sunday!

~Pastor Linda

Prayer Requests

Comfort and Strength in Cancer Journey

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

Margot LeBoeuf, neighbor of Mary Thompson; Heather Kaup; Larry, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Joan Davis, grandmother of Mike Collins; Cole Behnken; Julie Ohman; 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

Comfort In Grief

Family and friends of Paul "Wally" Wallenfelt, brother of Sue Girard; Family and friends of Ramona Hall; family and friends of Michael Kiley, friend of Mary Thompson

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

Connect360

Registration is now OPEN!

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
6:30 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!

Adult Education

New Fall Series:

StrengthsFinder - empowering people to succeed!

6:45pm - 7:45pm

October 10

Come and learn more about how God has uniquely gifted you! Understand your unique design and make a difference in the world! Cost is $20 for the StrengthsFinder code that will enable you to take the online inventory. Questions? Contact Pastor Linda at [email protected]

Sarah Circle

Wednesday, October 10

Sarah Circle will be having their monthly women's bible study on Wednesday, October 10 at 10am in the Garden Chapel. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about Sarah Circle, contact Kelsey Grachek.

Indigenous Peoples Celebration

Friday, October 12

Green Earth Team (GET) Meeting

Sunday, October 14

The Green Earth Team (GET) will be having their monthly meeting on Sunday, October 14 between worship services.

Packers Vs. Vikings Tickets

Game: Sunday, November 25

Drawing: Tuesday, October 16

Once again, thanks to Julie Ohman, we will be having an open drawing for all of those who wish to enter in for a chance to win 2 Vikings vs. Packers Game tickets! Only one entry per family is allowed and all entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, October 15. You may enter in person at Hosanna or by emailing Kelsey Grachek at [email protected]

Family Fall Festival

Wednesday, October 17

5pm - 8:30pm

Come join in all the fun! Our 3rd Annual Fall Fest! This is an evening spent together in community. For families of all ages, come join in for dinner and games!

Youth Haunted Hayride

& Lock-In

Wednesday, October 17

All youth grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a spooktacular night! We will be departing for a Haunted Hayride around 7:30pm, Wednesday, October 17 and coming back for a (non-spooky) lock-in afterward! If haunts and frights are not really your thing, we would still love to have you for the lock-in portion! Cost is $15 per youth. Sign up on our website here or contacting Pastor Jen at [email protected]

Beer & Hymn Sing:

Oktoberfest Edition!

Sunday, October 21

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!

Fall Clean-Up

Saturday, October 27

Join us for our annual Fall Clean-Up on Saturday, October 27 at 8am! There will be coffee, cider, treats and duties for people of all ages!

Save The Date!

Confirmation Sunday

Sunday, October 28

Come celebrate our 2018 Comfirmands on Sunday, October 28 at both worship services. More details to come.

Lifetouch Photo Directory

October 29-30 & November 1-3

Get ready for your closeup! We will be taking photos for our church directory on October 29-30 and November 1-3. There is no fee! Just for participating, you will receive an 8"x10" portrait and a directory! You will have the portrait back in time for Christmas Cards as well! It won't be the same without you and your family (pets included)! To register, click the below link. Questions? Contact Kelsey Grachek in the front office.

Sign-Up for your photo appointment here!

October Book Club

Tuesday, October 30 at 7pm

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton and Lara Love Hardin

An unforgettable, haunting story of a terrible injustice that was done to a black man from Alabama, Ray Hinton. In 1985 Anthony Ray Hinton was convicted of a crime he didn't commit and sentenced to die by execution. Ray spent nearly thirty years on death row before the state of Alabama admitted that they had made a mistake, and set him free.

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? Contact Kelsey Grachek at [email protected] or at 651-464-5502.

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 otherwise dark and hard to construct sleeping unit.

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!

Keep The Shelter Cruising Along!

Sunday, October 21

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Join us for a scenic and fun afternoon to celebrate and support the amazing work that we are doing as a community. Funds raised will help with the annual operating cost for the St. Andrew's Family Shelter in Hugo.

We will be boarding the Majestic Star boat in Stillwater for a 2 1/2 hour cruise along the St. Croix River. Ticket price will cover an Italian buffet and the boat ride. A cash bar will be available. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets and to make a donation. This is an ADULT ONLY event. Thanks for your understanding.

Register here!

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.

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.