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Faith..... do I have it?
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." ~Hebrews 11:1
Greetings Faith-filled Ones!
As I write to you today I am mentally preparing to retreat with our 9
th grade confirmation students and 2 brave adult mentors! We leave on Friday at 4pm and will return to Hosanna by 5pm on Saturday. Our topic: FAITH- What is it and do I have it? We will be traveling to Camp Courage and Camp Friendship to have time together, to have fun and experience faith!
FAITH- is it a noun or a verb? The distinction matters when it comes to how we understand our faith in our daily lives and this is what our time together will explore.
- Faith as a noun is mostly about what we should believe and how we should believe- it is important but faith as only a noun can lead to a very static faith.
- Faith as a verb is more active. It stresses living out our faith in the way we treat others, in how we raise our kids, in how we spend our money, vote at elections, care for those in need around us, and more!
FAITH- is it a noun or a verb? Yes it is! Pray for us- the names of those attending the retreat are below. Your faithful giving to Hosanna makes this retreat possible for our young people- and so I say THANK YOU... for your faith-full-ness in growing disciples!
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Pastor Linda
Caleb Anderson, Rylee Baker, Erin Collins, Megan Crawford, Mikayla Greeley, Nicole Groth, KayLynn Kuehn, Kate Motzko, Jessica Palm, Jack Pekron, Holly Sauve, Kacey Wachholz with mentors Ann Wachholz and Rob Anderson
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Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, August 30th at 10:30
immediately following 9:30 worship at Lakeside Park
Sole purpose of this meeting is voting to call Jenifer Collins as Hosanna's Associate Pastor for Faith Formation
*In case of inclement weather, both 9:30 worship and Special Congregational Meeting will move back to Hosanna campus*
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State Fair Coliseum Project
Aug.26 - Sept.7
(cleaning starts the night BEFORE the fair)
It's that time of year again when our Hosanna family and friends roll up our sleeves and clean the Coliseum each night of the State Fair. Why do we do this??
This is Hosanna's largest annual fundraiser that raises over $10,000 to support Hosanna's ministries. This will be our 23rd year doing it.
Each person who signs up receives a FREE ticket to attend the Fair on the date they sign up for. Go early and enjoy the Fair. Then just show up at Gate 25 at the Coliseum at 9pm to start cleaning with others who have signed up. Carpools also meet in the Northland Mall parking lot (near City Hall) at 8pm each night for those who just want to go clean but don't want to drive there.
Sign-up Sheets are available after each worship service and at Hosanna's office. You can also call or email the office to sign up.
651-464-5502
[email protected]
Please consider this opportunity
to help support Hosanna ministries.
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ogadevotion, now in its 11
th year in Forest Lake, will begin a new session on Saturday, Sept. 12
th, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake.
Yogadevotion promotes strength, flexibility and peace in body, mind and spirit through weekly Saturday morning devotional sessions. Carrin Mahmood, certified and experienced Yogadevotional instructor, leads the hour long sessions. Women and men of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy this meditation time, while enjoying the benefits of yoga. No previous experience needed, basic yoga will be taught.
The eight (8) week session will run through Saturday, Oct. 31st. Cost is $55 and classes will be held in the Garden Chapel (upper level) at Hosanna, beginning at 9 am and ending at 10 am. To register, contact Kathy Okeson, [email protected], or 651-464-5422. Payment due by Sunday, Sept. 6th.
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Wednesday Night
Programming Returns
September 16th
5:00-6:00 pm Meal & Fellowship
Rick will be cooking up delicious &
kid-friendly meals again this year
starting out with Grilled Burgers &
Hot Dogs on Sept. 16.
NEW - for those who may not
appreciate the evening's entree,
you can come up to the serving
window and request a PB&J
sandwich.
6:00-6:30 pm Good News at 6 Worship
You won't want to miss the beginning worship series:
"The Gospel According Disney"
6:30-7:30 pm Faith Formation & Learning
Opportunities (kids thru adults)
Registration Forms available after Sunday worship at the forms rack on the wall in our Welcome Center & at Lakeside Park or can be accessed online by clicking
HERE. You can also pay your connect360 fees electronically when you register online.
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Beginning September 16th through November 18th 6:30-7:30pm during Adult Learning at connect360 on Wednesday Nights
$93 per family - Covers all class materials including workbook, budget forms, class CDs, access to Financial Peace University's (FPU) money management tools & more. OR Audit the Class - You may attend these classes AT NO COST but will NOT receive the materials (workbook, forms, CDs, or access to FPU's money management tools, etc.).
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This isn't your typical "money class." Financial Peace University is practical, entertaining and fun!
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More than 1.5 million families and individuals have taken FPU.
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The average family completing the course pays off $5,300 and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. That's an $8,000 change in position!
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Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or you're a millionaire, FPU has something for you.
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FPU is based on more than 800 verses of Scripture and is a proven plan that will work for you.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Starting September 16th, we will be serving deliceous meals
from
5-6pm as part of our connect360 program.
It is one economical way to eat out and gives families a rest from cooking. All are welcome!!
Calling all kitchen helpers who want to be a part of
Chef Rick's connect360 Kitchen Krew this year!!
He needs people for the following positions:
- Bakers - willing to bake a dessert each week according to recipes provided by Rick and then bring them to church by Wednesday morning
- Food Prep/Cooks - willing to help prepare the evening meal in Hosanna's kitchen (2:30-5:30pm)
- Food Servers/Tear-down/Clean-up - (5-7:30pm)
- Dishwashers/Clean-up/Mop Floors - (5-7:30pm)
- Subs - for all above positions
If you have questions or want to sign up,
contact Rick Bahnemann at 651-464-5502 x2010 or [email protected] or simply fill out the form on the back of our Sunday Order of Worship cards and place in the offering basket on Sunday.
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Outside the kitchen,
connect360 also needs volunteers for the following positions that we hope you will prayerfully consider.
- Confirmation Small-group Leaders and Mentors
- Teachers/Assistant Teachers
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Prayer Requests
Donna Lee, sister-in-law of Gary & Evalene Lee-in hospice, prayers for comfort & peace; Angela & family, friend of Deb (Chuck) DeVore-comfort & peace upon death of Angela's dad; Lila Cameron, cousin of Mary McDonald-wisdom for medical team & healing in new cancer journey; Holt, 4-yr-old nephew of Rachel & Aaron Kaup-comfort, courage & strength for Holt & family as they come to terms with Type 1 diabetes diagnosis; Carol, sister of Dick (Nancy) Westcott-comfort & healing for broken collar bone; Dan, great-nephew of Diane & Gary Zak-comfort & healing of head trauma from car accident; Charlie Wallin-comfort & healing from cancer surgery; Cole, grandson of Ruth & Marlon Lackas-faith in God's wisdom for his condition, comfort & peace; Donna Hunt, mother of Cindy (Roger) Kunze-comfort for Donna & family with cancer care decisions; Shirley, friend of Dee (Ron) Rebeck-peace as she & medical team discern best treatment options; Laney, daughter of Nicole & Andrew Hays-comfort & healing after bone marrow transplant & for entire family as they face next step toward recovery; Cooper, 2 1/2-yr-old great nephew of Mary Gookins-God's blessings & comfort for Cooper & parents as he faces worsening seizures caused by degenerative genetic disorder; Bob Rupar & family-God's gentle & comforting touch in Bob's cancer journey; former member Tim (Renee) Svoboda-esophageal cancer; Laura, daughter of Elaine Schumacher's friend-recovery from cancer surgery; Angie, daughter of former members Donna & Terry Beck-God's guidance & healing touch in cancer journey; Sharon, Betty (Glen) Corum's sister-stroke; Rudy & Nancy, co-workers of Sue Girard-both facing serious health issues; Lee & Bev Johnson, Dee (Ron) Rebeck's brother & sister-in-law-comfort & peace as Lee nears end-of-life;
Christopher House, nephew of Bob & Jan Hill-safety while deployed to Pakistan for 12 mos.; Michelle, friend of Deb (Chuck) DeVore's niece-healing & continued recovery from stroke, God's guidance for Michelle's medical team; Linda Curry, friend of Brian Riebe-in hospice, comfort & peace
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Youth Event
Higher Ground Pool Party
Sunday, Aug. 30th
3-7pm
at the Wachholz's
in Chisago City
Hot dogs, Chips, Snacks,
and Beverages provided
We especially welcome incoming 9th graders
as they join Higher Ground this year. All 9-12th graders are welcome
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Contact Us
Hosanna Lutheran Church 9300 Scandia Trail North Forest Lake, MN 55025 651.464.5502 651.464.9020 fax hosannaforestlake.net  Like us on Facebook Pastor Linda Friesen 651.464.5502 ext.2006 [email protected] Rob Anderson Worship & Music Director 651.464.5502 ext.2008 [email protected]
Rick Bahnemann
Director of Facilities & Food Service 651.464.5502 ext.2010 [email protected] Jackie Verdick Office Coordinator 651.464.5502 [email protected] [email protected] Sue Palmer Bookkeeper 651.464.5502 ext.2013 [email protected] Custodial Staff Reid Eckert Nick Kelley Nick Girard |
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Monday Morning
Start the week off right!
Monday Morning BREW
Take time to reflect on Sunday's message and look to the next week. Join Pastor Linda at Key's Cafe & Bakery in Forest Lake at 7:00 am and jumpstart your week.
Join us this coming Monday
Together we will take time to:
B- Be still and Be together
R- Receive God's love
E- Embrace the Word & the World
W- Welcome the day and the Week... and each other
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Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
Hosanna's Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) is a monthly gathering of mature folks who enjoy socializing with fun, interesting people and sharing a meal together. We typically meet on the first
Thursday of the month (unless it falls on a holiday, then we meet a week later) for lunch. We alternate the location - one month at an area restaurant and the following month at church. Our primary goal is to enjoy each other's company, laugh and establish enduring friendships
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Adult Bible Study
Every TUESDAY 9:30-11:00 am
in the Library Commons
Currently studying the book of Luke
Facilitators: Deb DeVore
and Dee Rebeck
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NEW Adult Fellowship Opportunity This Fall
There's probably no better way to get to know someone than by sitting down and sharing a meal.
Join a one-time group or make a commitment to gather 4 times in the coming year for food and fellowship. Watch for more details coming soon.
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Senior Adult Ministry (SAM)
September Luncheon
SAM in dining out of state in September!
Thursday Sept. 3, 2015
11:30 am
Tippy Canoes
1020 N. Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin
Our next SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) lunch will be in beautiful Western Wisconsin. Please join us for a fun lunch in Osceola at
" Tippy Canoes"
which is situated close to the St. Croix River, about one mile north of the Osceola Bridge. We hope you will be able to join us!!
Click
HERE
to check out their menu
Hope to see you there!
Lynda Olson
651-982-0856
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Hosanna Lutheran Church Forest Lake, Minnesota
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We are called, gathered and sent to be a people living, loving,
and serving as Jesus did so that all may know him.
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