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Are you ready for some _______?
 

 
A Note From Pastor Linda      
 
 
The one who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon."  
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. ~Revelation 22.20
 
   
 
 
Dear ChURch Family,
 
When you hear: Are you ready for some _________ ! - how do you fill in the blank? While my guess is for many the answer is FOOTBALL, at this time of year it could also be BACK TO SCHOOL FUN! For me this Summer has been all about REVELATION. I have lingered in this book preparing Bible Studies and Sunday Worship. I've even watched movies (See The Devil's Advocate with Al Pacino. It is rated R- but leaves you thinking.) I think because of this I am seeing REVELATION all around me. (Just ask Mark- I think he is tired of me saying: See, just like Revelation!!)
 
This Sunday we open the book to the FINAL CHAPTER of the FINAL BOOK of the Bible. Will it be good news? Will it be bad news? Will it be frightful news? Will it bring hope to the hopeless? Here is a sneak peak to get you ready for Sunday:  
 
If I were to say to you that I knew, knew without a shadow of a doubt, that Jesus Christ was coming back in exactly 15 minutes from NOW... How would that affect you? Could you join your voice with John, the writer of Revelation: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! ?
 
 See you on Sunday! In the meantime... BE THE chURch!  
 
 ~Pastor Linda       
 
Hosanna Family Financial Update:
Over the Summer, (June, July and August) at the direction of the Council and under the advisement of our Finance Manager we have borrowed $14,500 from the Capital Projects Account(CPA) to make payroll and keep all our bills current. We have followed all the guidelines as outlined in the CPA documents. The guidelines state that any loaned amount to the General Fund must be paid back by December 31 of the same year the funds are borrowed. This will be our challenge.
 

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.
 

Healing, Recovering, or Facing Other Issues
Darlene, friend of Ohman Family; Rachel, friend of Elaine Schumacher; Mike Moberg, friend of the Girard family
 
Comfort & Strength in Cancer  Journey 
Ron Cameron, cousin of Mary McDonald
 
Comfort in Hospice
David Musgjerd, cousin of Kathy Okeson 

THANK YOU!!!
 
THANKS to everyone who gives to the Capital Projects Account (CPA). Because of YOU our upper parking lot has been given a fresh look!

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

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!

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.


Community Potlucks
September 1

Hosanna will be having its last monthly Community Potluck of the  summer on the first Sunday of September! Bring a potluck item to share and Hosanna will be providing hot dogs on the grill for a family picnic!

Join Hosanna Choir!
First Rehearsal: Wednesday, September 4

Join Hosanna's Choir! No uniforms and no auditions! The first rehearsal is Wednesday, September 4 at 7:45 PM in the Great Hall.

Weathering Life's Losses:
Adult Grief Group
Every Thursday from September 5 - October 6
6 PM at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater

A grief support group where participants learn about grief, have an opportunity to share their story, as well as hear and support others who have experienced a loss. Free, no registration required.Chaplain Bob Furniss at
651-430-4578

Fall Worship Series:
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Beginning Sunday, September 8

Join us this fall as we explore many of Mister Rogers' teachings, beginning Sunday, September 8...and invite a neighbor to come along on the journey! Won't YOU be my neighbor?

Blessing of the Backpacks & Briefcases
Sunday, September 8
9 & 10:30 AM Worship

Bring your school backpacks and work briefcases and bags, for a special blessing. Special backpack tags will help make your bag unique and remind you of the blessing! This will be at the 9am and 10:30am services.

Annual All-Church Photo
Sunday, September 8
10:10 AM

We gather for our annual family photo. The picture will not be complete without you!

Join the Hosanna Handbell Choir!
First Rehearsal:
Monday, September 9 at 7 PM

Join the Hosanna Bell Choir! We encourage anyone of any age who can read music!

Confirmation
Orientation: Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM

It's almost fall! It's time to start thinking about Confirmation again! We are inviting incoming 7th and 8th grade students interested in Confirmation to come for orientation on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30pm. This is a mandatory event to be a part of Confirmation this year. Registration is open on our website. Questions? Contact Pastor Jen at jcollins@hosannaforestlake.net or at 651-272-5693.

Bible Blessing
 
Celebration: Sunday, September 15th
 
Frolic 1st Bible (Ages 3-5)
Preschoolers and Kindergartners who are beginning their first full year of Faith Formation will experience a special blessing and will receive their own Frolic First Bible.

SPARK (Grades K-3)
NRSV Connect Bible (Grades 4-6)
Those elementary aged kids who have not received a Bible will be presented with a SPARK Story Bible or CONNECT Bible and are invited to participate. This Blessing Celebration takes place at all worship services. As children become independent readers, it is a natural time to fulfill the baptismal promise to place the scriptures into their hands. Parents will present the Bible to their child(ren) in worship.
 
 
Required RSVP to plan for the event. Register at www.hosannaforestlake.net/register


Wednesdays at Hosanna
Starting Wednesday, September 18
 

We want YOU to join us for Wednesday Nights at Hosanna! Registration is now open on our website!
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:00 pm - Lighthouse Worship
6:45 pm - Faith Formation

Register on our website here:


Mission Jamaica
Date: February 1-8, 2020


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.

Hosanna Staff

Linda Friesen, Pastor
651-272-5694
lfriesen@hosannaforestlake.net

Jen Collins, Pastor
651-272-5693
jcollins@hosannaforestlake.net

Rob Anderson, Director of Worship and Music
651-466-0359
randerson@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Kelsey Grachek, Executive Assistant
651-464-5502
office@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Roxanne Anderson, Finance
651-464-0796
finance@hosannaforestlake.net
 
Kathy Kuehn, Kitchen Manager
651-464-7306
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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