Happening This Sunday

9am Service of the Word
10am Education Hour
10:10am Adult Forum
11am Holy Communion


Happening This Week

MONDAY 
10am Men’s Coffee

TUESDAY 
10am Painters
1pm Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY 
9:30am Quilters
4:15pm Confirmation
7:15pm Council

THURSDAY
10am Bible Study
2pm Food Bank
7:30pm Choir

FRIDAY
1pm Louise Johnson Funeral
6pm RES AGM
7pm CM Setup
7:30pm CM Prep

SATURDAY  
12pm Community Meal

NEXT SUNDAY
9am Holy Communion
10am Education Hour
11am Service of the Word


Sunday Assistants
THIS SUNDAY
14th Sunday after Pentecost


Reading:
Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7

Reader:
1: Carl Betke
2: Nancy Neumann
   
Altar Guild: 
1: n/a
2: Glenys Schmidke

Worship Assistant:
1: Carl Betke
2: Nancy Neumann

Communion Assistants: 
1: n/a
2: Johanna Borle

 Sound:
1: Eugene Ulmer,
Patrick Bella
2: Dennis Heise,
Cindy Schriner

Ushers:
1: Ralph & Hertha Trippel
2: *****

Offering Counters:
1: Doug Jahns,
Erwin Veugelers
2: *****

Coffee:
1: Gladys Hansen
2: Marlene Chapman


*****Can You Help?
NEXT SUNDAY
15th Sunday after Pentecost


Reading:
Genesis 32:(9-13), 22-30

Reader:
1: Margaret Sadler
2: Colleen Vogel
   
Altar Guild: 
1: John Campbell
2: n/a

Worship Assistant:
1: Barry Couling
2: Mark Vogel

Communion Assistants: 
1: Verne Miller,
Kirstin Veugelers,
Nancy Neumann
2: n/a

 Sound:
1: Timothy Veugelers,
Dennis Heise
2: Patrick Bella,
Erik Heise

Ushers:
1: *****
2: *****

Offering Counters:
1: *****
2: *****

Coffee:
1: Bev Winkelman
2: Pat Bowman

In Our Prayers
People In Our Prayers.....
Today we pray for those included in the extended prayer list. 

Extended Prayer List:
Mercedes R, (Marlene Chapman), Brandon R., (Marlene Chapman),  Marion Hushagen (Pr. Anna) , Sara Jones (Gladys Hansen), Pauline Gibson (self-requested), Darlene Anderson (Gladys Hansen), James Sloan (Marlene Chapman), Chelsea Sloan (Marlene Chapman), Owen Wiig (Pr. Anna), Scott Brown (Pr. Anna), Jean Freund (Hendricksen Family), Karen Goldstone (Margaret Sadler), Stephanie B., Sebastian B., Ted B., Sharon B., Jonathan B., Dwayne B., Marc B. (by Marc B.), Jared Carmichael (unknown), Barb Clausen (Rodina Couling), Eric Lange (Pr. Anna), Dorothy Ropchan (Joyce Snell), John Sims (self-requested), Emily Stebner (Pr. Anna), Lynn Kitchen (Carole Hernder), Irene Erickson (Judy), Dale Grinde (Marlene Grinde), Marvin Seifert (Shirley Seifert)
News and Updates

Pastor Anna and Dianne Kieren are seeking a group of 6-8 individuals who would be interested in participating in The Sanctuary Course. This course is for anyone who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with other believers. Topics include: 

  • Understanding mental health and illness
  • Challenging stigma
  • The recovery journey
  • Companionship
  • Self-care
  • The role of community in mental health recovery

Each topic is explored from a psychological, social, and theological perspective. A compelling short-film featuring the story of an individual who has journeyed through mental health challenges as a person of faith is included with each discussion. Please sign up to participate by September 28, for gatherings beginning in October. Gatherings will occur according to participants availability with dates to be set ASAP. 

Staff Away Dates:  
Pastor Anna at Synod Council Meeting, Sept.12 th – 14 th .


  • Choir: Rehearsals start Thursday Sept 12 at 7:30pm. If you can sing we'd love to have you join us! Our first contribution to worship is Sunday September 15 at the 9am service.

  • Women’s Bible Study: This fall we will begin a new study called “Called to love as God lives – unconditionally!” This 3-session study explores the commandment to love others as we love ourselves. All women are invited join the group for study. Our first meeting will be at home of Sonja Carmichael (18520 – 68 Avenue, phone 780-481-6907) on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 pm. Bring your Bible (any translation) and a friend! Newcomers are very welcome to join this group any time.
 
  • Saturday, September 14, 5-8 PM: Wiener & Marshmallow Roast Kick-off the new youth year with a wiener roast supper and fun activities. Youth will meet at the home of Helena Hendricksen (11698 72 Ave NW), and are asked to bring a beverage or a side dish. RSVP to Helena by Sept 11, 2019.

  • Sunday's Adult Forum: Exploring the Future of Adult Ministries at Hosanna - We’ve been having some discussion about what our programs for adults might look like but we also have limited resources so want to make the best use of them. So we need your input! What would you like to see? What might you like to participate in? How might you help? Join Pastor Anna and Sonja for some lively discussion.

  • Campus Ministry Cookie Sunday: It will be held on the 3rd Sunday of each month during the university year. Please bring homemade or bought cookies. It is for the students that visit with Pastor Richard Reimer in his office or at Martin Luther House. See Orest Myroon for more information.

  • Hosanna again is holding a Backpacks and Breakfast supplies drive. We will collect any new and gently used backpacks and other school supplies to deliver to Jasper Place High School. We also accept non-perishable snacks and breakfast items for the school’s Breakfast Club. Monetary donations are also welcomed - they can be included with your regular offering – please mark envelope “JP Breakfast Club” or in envelopes provided on the table in the Narthex.

  • COMMUNITY MEAL September 21. The sign-up sheet for volunteers for our next meal is out on the Black Counter. Please add your name in the area(s) you wish to serve - new people always welcome. Some details are on the sheet or contact Johanna if you have questions about attending or helping. (780-4440893 / johnjo1@telus.net).

  • September 29 Adult Forum on “The Business of Recycling” in the Social Room at 10:10am: After saving recyclable used products, how do we get them back into useful service? Harold Tiemstra and family launched and have been involved for decades in the business of manufacturing and marketing fire-resistant, environmentally friendly insulation products made from used paper. Bring your coffee, listen to and discuss their story of what it takes to recycle used materials successfully into usable new products that consumers will buy.

  • Bowling4Good: Food4Good is having a bowling tournament on Oct 20, 2019 at Plaza Bowl. We are looking for people to join the Hosanna team. Each member needs to raise $250 and a food truck supper is included. If you are interested contact Eugene Ulmer at 780-292-6459. 

  • Contribution statements for May through August are available in your Hosanna mailbox. Please compare the details to your records and if there are discrepancies, contact Colleen Jahns at 780-436-8161 or financialsecretary@hosannalutheran.ab.ca.

  • Thanks to everyone who brought and bought produce at our Food-4-Good Pop-Up Market on September 8. Social Justice Committee

  • The “Christ in Our Home” and “Eternity for Today” devotionals are now on the Black Counter.

  • September Usher & Offering Counters sign-up sheet is on the Black Counter.

  • Church Calendar Link. If you would like to link to the online version, click here

FYI
  • Mysterious Barricades: A cross-Canada concert for suicide awareness, prevention, and hope. Free, live concert: September 14, 2019, 4:30pm – 5:45pm, Convocation Hall, University of Alberta. Register at: www.mysteriousbarricades.org

  • CLWR is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas through our partners, ACT Alliance. Your gift can help provide life-saving support to families affected by this crisis. https://www.clwr.org/hurricane-dorian

  • I-have-an-idea Funds Any ideas? As part of the establishment of the ELFEC investment fund, Finance has set up the three new funds as approved at the annual meeting: Project Fund, Sustainability Fund, and Mission & Ministry Fund. We're accepting donations to these funds and your ideas. You can submit ideas for congregational projects through the bright pink "I have an idea" forms above the Black Counter. Hand your idea in to the office or by email to Ihaveanidea@hosannalutheran.ab.ca
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MULHURST?
10th Annual Christmas Gala – November 23, 2019
Turkey supper, Silent Auction, Entertainment – Luther Centre, Edmonton
 
Mulhurst’s 75th Anniversary Celebration – August 28-30, 2020
A grand celebration is planned but we need help with your ideas, time and talent.
Please contact Lorraine Kalis ( lorrainekalis@gmail.com ) or 780-901-1053 if you can help.

Wanted and Needed
Wanted, notices for the E-board!
 Have an anniversary or birthday to announce? Have a job opening at your business? Have stuff you want moved? Read a good book or saw a movie that you want to tell people about? Let us know! Send your info to Lena at office@hosannalutheran.ab.ca

Needed By the Jasper Place Wellness Centre
In addition to socks and underwear, the Jasper Place Wellness Centre is always in need of lots of other personal items to provide to their clients. Current needs include: personal toiletries (small sizes of things such as q-tips, deodorant, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, chapstick, and disposable razors.) If you can donate any of these items, please drop them off at the Centre at their new location: 15626 - 100A avenue.