Herald. Vacation Bible School (pages 2 and 5) As a Christian. family of faith, we re gathered. to grow. and sent. to serve

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1 Volume 37 Issue 7 July 2016 Herald A publication of Hosanna Lutheran Church, ELCA Rochester, Minnesota Vacation Bible School (pages 2 and 5) As a Christian family of faith, we re gathered to grow and sent to serve Confirmation Camp / Summer Retreat (pages 2 and 6) INSIDE THIS ISSUE Discipleship Ministries Fellowship Ministries College Graduate Memorial Garden Missionary News Music Ministries Outreach Ministries Worship Schedule Council Page President s Message Pastor Meiers Page College Graduate Recognition (page 3)

2 Page 2 Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Discipleship Ministries gathered to grow Thank You VBS Volunteers! Thank you to all of the Vacation Bible School volunteers who helped with the planning, creation and implementation of VBS A huge thank you to Mandi Mora and Jana Chadwick who served as cocoordinators. Pictures from the week can be found on page 5. Additional Volunteers Included: Bridget Carter, Mary Dirksen, Rachel Gray, Deanna Jestus, Gracie Jestus, Amy Johnson, Dawn Koster, Danielle Koster, Kari Larsen, Angela McKay, Isabella Moe, Katrina Moe, Angie Mora, Hannah Reinschmidt, Nirmala Reinschmidt, Nancy Wales, Joe Youngstrom, and Kylee Youngstrom. Donations Received From: Bridget Berry, Melissa Eckhoff, Sandy Henslin, Kari Larsen, Bonnie Moe, Stephanie Neshem, Kristen Risser, Jessica Senst, and Barb Schepp. Thank you to VBS families for food donations which were given to Hosanna s Sharing and Caring box. Sunday Morning Fellowship Be on the look out this summer for some additional Sunday morning fellowship activities following the 9 a.m. worship. Coffee and doughnuts will be served and some additional fellowship opportunities (for all ages) will be coming. Interested in learning more or assisting? Contact Darcy Youngstrom. Hilltoppers July 12 at Noon Hilltoppers is continuing to meet in the summer! All those 55+ or who are retired are invited to a catered lunch and a program put on by the staff or outside speakers on the second Tuesday of the month at noon. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to let us know you are coming. You may call the office at for a ride. Summer Camp 2016 This past June three seventh graders (and one seventh grader from Our Savior s Lutheran Church) and six eighth graders participated in t w o s u m m e r c a m p opportunities at Good Earth Village. Participants included: 7th Grade: Nora W., Ashley O., Courtney and Grace R. 8th grade youth included: Katrina M., Kylee Y., Morgan R., Caleb S., Allison L., and Katrina D. A special thank you to all the staff at Good Earth Village and to Hosanna's staff, Pastor Meiers and Nancy Wales, that supported/led this time together with our youth. More pictures can be found on page 6. Get a Start on Your Summer Reading The book discussion group takes the summer off. Below are the book discussion selections for 2016/17. Sept 17 The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt Oct 15 The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Nov 19 Something from the Oven, by Laura Shapiro Jan 21 The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins Feb 18 Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen Mar 18 The Girls of Atomic City, by Denise Kiernan Apr 15 The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Zafon May 20 The Relic Master, by Christopher Buckley

3 gathered to grow College Graduate Recognition Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Page 3 Congratulations to all of Hosanna's members that have recently graduated from college! Brooke Fenske School Graduated From: Creighton University, Omaha, NE Degree/Major Completed: Biology, Bachelors of Science Career Plans or Current Job: Will attend Creighton University School of Medicine Kelsey Hansen School Graduated From: Luther College Decorah, IA Degree/Major Completed: Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Psychology Career Plans or Current Job: Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at Mayo School of Health Sciences starting Fall of 2016 Christian Hermansen School Graduated From: University of Minnesota Morris, MN Degree/Major Completed: BA in Economics Career Plans or Current Job: Currently looking for employment Chris Meiers School Graduated From: Minnesota State University Mankato, MN Degree/Major Completed: Master of Science in Biology Career Plans or Current Job: Clinical Laboratory Technologist at Mayo Clinic Chelsey Nelson School Graduated From: Mayo School of Health Related Sciences Rochester, MN Degree/Major Completed: Histotechnologist Career Plans or Current Job: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Rachel Nelson School Graduated From: University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Degree/Major Completed: Elementary Education Career Plans or Current Job: Elementary School Teacher Britt Strand School Graduated From: Joset School of Cosmetology Fargo, ND Degree/Major Completed: License of Hair Design and Cosmetology Career Plans or Current Job: Completing State Boards and beginning employment in September Emily Weis School Graduated From: North Dakota State University, College of Human Development and Education Fargo, ND Degree/Major Completed: Child Development Career Plans or Current Job: Currently working at Sanford Child Development Center in Fargo, would like to continue on to become a child life specialist

4 Page 4 Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Memorial Garden Ministries gathered to grow sent to serve Memorial Garden By: Nan Peters Amongst my favorite spring/early summer perennials are the many varieties of the colorful bearded irises. They hold special childhood memories for me and they also serve as an honorary tribute to our former Garden Team Member, the late Pam Fullem. My childhood home in Breckenridge was the home to the grape koolaid scented iris. Transplanted rhizomes continue to give all that come to my front door the same grape kool-aid smell that I enjoyed by my back door growing up. Their smell continues to entice me to try a new variety every now and then. Pam s appreciation of bearded irises was very evident as the Garden Team collaborated on perennials that would give the Memorial Garden an early burst of color in the spring. Pam commented that she would really like to see some bearded irises in the garden as she had too much shade in her yard as irises need about 4-6 hours of sun. She encouraged us to put them in the Memorial Garden and assured us we d enjoy them, giving the Memorial Garden the early burst of color we were looking for. I fondly remember the shopping trip and the careful attention that was made by Pam as we read the various plant tags. We had so much fun looking at all the different varieties. Two of the bearded irises in the Memorial Garden were purchased on that late summer, early fall day; the tall dark purple and the broken color pattern border iris which has streaks of color on the fall of the iris. Their color is enhanced by the majestic tall white bearded irises from Sandy Scheuneman s garden. By the time you read this, the bearded irises will be done blooming in the Memorial Garden and the tall stems will be cut back to the foliage. The foliage won t be fan cut for another six weeks or more allowing the rhizomes time to strengthen before our long harsh winter sets in. Next spring when you see the spectacular bearded irises in the Memorial Garden, affectionately remember our former Garden Team Member, Pam Fullem, whose fascination and love for these colorful spring plants encouraged the Garden Team to put them in the Memorial Garden for everyone to enjoy. Blessed be her memory. Bearded Irises This-n-That Bearded irises are divided into six groups based on bloom time, height, and flower size. They range from the 4 inch miniature dwarf to the tall bearded iris that can grow to about 3 feet tall. Their spectacular color can last for weeks or even months if you have rebloomers. Helpful tips: plant in the sun, keep the rhizomes at soil level, it s okay if the rhizomes show above ground, deadhead each flower as it fades and then the entire stem once all the flowers are done, irises like it dry, divide once they don t seem to bloom much, best to divide in the summer after they are done blooming, fertilize with a early spring and again a month after done blooming, leaf spot and iris borer are common bearded iris problems. Garden Team Member, Nan Peters

5 gathered to grow Outreach Ministries/VBS Pictures Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Page 5 Papua New Guinea Missionary By Pastor Ann Klavano This is my last newsletter article as my time here in Papua New Guinea is coming to an end. As you read this I'll be packing for my return to the United States. I am in the midst of submitting my name to synods for finding a congregation in the US. I may apply for international mission work again, but want be back in the US for awhile. Please keep the people of Papua New Guinea in your prayers. Special needs for them include: 1) Outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Lutheran Church. Like the ELCA it is a shrinking, aging church. The population of PNG is growing but many young people are leaving the church. The national church leadership has been distracted by a fight over financial issues. With newly elected leadership things may improve. 2) A decrease in the violence in the communities. While I, thankfully, have lived in a quiet location, there is a lot of tribal (wantok) fighting that goes on. This has spilled into the cities where people from one area will riot against the people from another area. These are age old differences that will require a true change of heart by God. While this is my last newsletter article, I plan to occasionally reflect in my blog how I adjust to life back in the US. You are welcome to follow it at While here I have appreciated your support through money, thoughts and prayers. Thank you. Bikpela i blessim yu Pastor Ann Klavano Senior Flierl Seminary Papua New Guinea Egypt Vacation Bible School 2016

6 ...sent to serve Page 6 Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 New Organ and Piano Lamps New lamps have been purchased for the organ console and the grand piano using donated gifts from the worship/music funds under Designated Gifts. These 30 inch width lamps provide more light across several pages of music. The organists and pianists are pleased because now they can see the music much better when it is spread out. Music Ministries Confirmation Camp 2016 Time after Pentecost Season The Sunday following Day of Pentecost, begins the church season called The Time after Pentecost. Another title for this long period in the church calendar is Ordinary Time. It is half of the church year and includes Sundays beginning with Holy Trinity and concluding with Christ the King. This year the season started on May 22 and will conclude on November 20. The focus is more on the church s growth in mission and service as it reflects on the ministry and teachings of Jesus. The main color is green which symbolizes life and growth.

7 ...sent to serve Outreach Ministries Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Page 7 Prayer Shawls July 22 The Prayer Shawl team meets only once a month during the summer on the 4 th Friday at 1:00 pm. If you like to knit or crotchet or would like to learn, you may join this caring ministry at any time. Please contact Carolyn Dahl at crdahl25@charter.net with questions. Members may also stop by the office to pick up a prayer shawl for family or friends in need of prayer and comfort. Hosanna s Pantry July 22 & 23 Join Hosanna s Pantry team this summer. We have many more families coming for help with food during the summer. It s a great way to share God s love with families in need and work together as a family. Children as young as 5 are invited to help with their parents. The next summer pantry opening will be Saturday, July 23 from 9:00 11:30 am. Setup is Friday, July 22 at 10:00 am. There s something for all ages to do. You can help with the pantry set up on Friday. Or you can help greet families, help them shop, carry out groceries or clean up on Saturday morning. There s a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center or you may contact Barb Anderson, at barbpaul@charter.net or with questions. God s work. Our hands. T-Shirts Order by August 15 T-Shirts are again available to order for "God s work. Our hands." Sunday, September 11. If you didn t get a chance to order one last year, now s your chance. The cost is $6.50 and the sizes are listed on the sign -up sheet at the Welcome Center. Make checks payable to Hosanna. The shirt will be personalized with Hosanna Lutheran Church on the back. Quilters Group July 21 The Quilters Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9am to 2pm. If you like to quilt or have an interest in learning or helping out contact Darlene Brandt, dwbrandt@gmail.com or Sharon Dunford, shed14@charter.net. Community Garden Summer Help Needed Hosanna s community garden vegetables are growing with all the rain we ve had so far this summer, and so are the weeds. Help is needed to keep those weeds under control. There will soon be harvesting to do as well. Most of the produce harvested goes to Channel One or to the families who come to Hosanna s Pantry. You re invited to bring your whole family for a few hours of work in Hosanna s community garden. It s a great family experience. You don t need gardening experience to help. There are gardening tools in our shed that anyone may use. The keys to the shed are in the office. Just contact Barb Anderson at barbpaul@charter.net or call with questions.

8 Music and Worship Ministries gathered to grow Page 8 Summer Music for Worship Services Vocal or instrumental soloists or ensembles are encouraged to provide music selections during worship services. There will be one Sunday service at 9:00am in July and August. Don t hesitate to share your talents. A sign-up sheet is on the Welcome Center. Contact Nancy Wales if you have questions. Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Worship Schedule July 2016 Sunday Services 9:00 am July Worship Theme For the Healing of the Nations: Societal Healing Submit Titles of Favorite Hymns During the summer the worship staff would like to include people s favorite hymns in our worship services. Provide the title of your favorite hymn and what meaning or significance it has to you. Submit the information to Liz Coltom, our Administrative Assistant, at secretary@hosannalutheran.org ( ) or by filling out the back of the Hosanna Herald (green insert). If you include your name, you will be notified of the date that we are going to use this hymn during worship. When the hymns are used in worship this symbol will appear next to the title. Summer Worship Opportunities Will you be out of town during the weekend this summer? Trying to find a place/way to worship? Two possibilities include: Find a congregation/church where you are visiting. The ELCA web page provides a search tool so that one may look for an ELCA congregation in an area/town where you are visiting. Check out this tool at: FindACongregation. Take worship with you! Hosanna will be providing a simple "wherever you are you can worship" kit. Pick one up in the narthex and take it with you wherever you go. Worship quietly by yourself lakeside or with your family in a tent. Worship can happen anywhere and these kits will provide some basic structure for worship. July 3 Liturgy: ELW Setting 8 with Communion Theme: Healing Brings the Kingdom Text: Luke 10:1-11, July 10 Liturgy: ELW Service of the Word Theme: The Good Samaritan Text: Luke 10:25-37 July 17 Liturgy: Service of Word and Song/Communion Theme: Mary and Martha Serve Jesus Text: Luke 10:38-42 July 24 Liturgy: ELW Service of the Word/Healing Theme: On Earth As in Heaven Text: Luke 11:1-13 July 31 Liturgy: ELW Service of the Word Theme: Store Treasures in Heaven Text: Luke 12:13-21

9 gathered to grow sent to serve Council Page Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Page 9 Hosanna Lutheran Church June, 2016, Council Minutes Council Attendees: Pastor Bill Meiers, Ray Ashworth, Rachel Gray, Les Fullem, Terri Ashworth, Ron Machacek, Laurie Maidl, Fred Lust. Nancy Wales, Alice Kub & Karl Dirksen were also in attendance. The Meeting was called to order at 7:08pm by Ray Ashworth, then Pastor Meier shared a devotion with the Council. Council members shared highs & lows. Karl Dirksen shared a breakdown of the costs for the Cross Tower. The total payout so far is $88, We are still waiting on a bill for the extra help & equipment needed to attach the angels to the tower. The Tower may come in slightly over the $90,000 budget. The costs are all covered by the capital campaign donations that have already been given. Soil from the garden area was used for backfill of the tower s foundation. It will be replaced this fall. Les moved (Ron seconded) that we accept May s meeting minutes. It passed unanimously. Terri moved (Laurie seconded) that we accept Pastor Meier s monthly report. It passed unanimously. No concerns from Business & Finance. We are currently $17,000 behind last year s income, but still have money in the bank. The mortgage prepay will be put on hold for a couple months to see where giving is this fall. The Capital Campaign outstanding pledges is around $40,000. This would be used for the Cross Tower Plaza &/or parking lot. Ron moved (Rachel seconded) that we accept the Business & Finance Report. It passed unanimously. Staff & advocate reports were highlighted. The worship team is happy to have the entire congregation together for the worship service for the summer. Healing of the Nations is the worship theme for the summer. Personnel is communicating via for the summer & is going through the personnel manual. A variety of small projects are being tackled by Properties Committee. The AC in the offices was also repaired this week. Fellowship groups are very quiet over the summer. Stephen Ministers are active. MN Foodshare March Campaign was very successful. Rochester had more than any other food shelf in the state - 249,247 lbs of food was donated. The Quilter s Team wrapped each of the high school graduates in a quilt. On June 7th, Scott, Carol, Ray, and Terri attended a dinner and meeting at Mount Olive Church to hear about how Lutheran Social Services is meeting the needs of our Rochester Community. Nancy has been helping Pastor Meiers by meeting with the 7th Grade confirmation groups at Good Earth Village while he meets with the 8th Graders. Pastor Chris Miller will be taking care of the church service for Pastor Meiers this Sunday. He will be back for a Sunday in both July & August. Les moved (Ron seconded) that we adjourn. It passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 & was closed with the Lord s Prayer. Cheerfully submitted, Rachel Gray Council Secretary Treasurer & Financial Secretary Report Budget/Contributions Comparison General 2016 May YTD Budget 35, ,210 Contributions 31, ,663 Difference (4,259) (14,547) , ,560 Difference 15/16 2,166 (17,897) Capital Appeal 1,022 14,068 Receipts/Expenditures Comparison General Capital YTD Appeal Receipts 172,876 90,811 Expenditures 174,255 57,446 Difference (1,379) 33,365

10 President s Message Page 10 Hello, Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 As I write this I am thinking of my step-father George Rhinehart who recently passed away. I am saddened by his loss as he was a man I looked up to and respected. He was truly one of the good old guys. He came from a generation of men who took pride in accountability and could find happiness in any job they did because they weren t just working for personal, self-fulfillment, they labored for a bigger purpose to provide financial security for their families. If something was broke he would fix it. If my mom wanted a bookshelf he would build it. He didn t exercise, he worked around the house. Don t get me wrong, he was by no means perfect, none of us are, but he was level-headed and got things done. He was a man on the go! In conversations with George he was quick to remind me and my kids that the good things in life come from honest hard work. Our family is going to miss his political opinions and his answers to how things could be fixed in this world. He was entertaining none the less, but he made you think. This past month our services focused on Personal Healing. It will take time for our family to heal with his passing just as it has with other loved ones. But there are ways we can cope. As a Stephen Minister I look back on all of my training and take comfort in what I learned. We would like to thank you for your prayers, concerns, and cards during these past couple of months. One card we received had this beautiful picture of our Memorial Garden. The colorful flowers and plants with the cross visible give us a sense of peace and hope. Below are pictures of George working in his garden last summer and a picture of the beautiful landscaping he and my mom created with love around their home. President Ray Ashworth

11 Pastor Meiers Page Herald Volume 37 Issue 7 Page 11 Dear Members and Friends of Hosanna, Hosanna is a member congregation at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Our very name defines our purpose and task. We are Evangelical: We have a story to tell. It is the story entrusted to all Christians. It is the story of God who created us. It is the story of God who redeemed us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And it is the story of God whose Spirit guides us through this life, and leads us to that life with God that has no ending. We are Lutheran. We are one of many historical churches that treasure our rich heritage of Word and Sacrament Ministry, liturgy, music, and nearly five hundred years of Lutheran Theology (2017 marks the 500 th year celebration of the Lutheran Reformation). We exist as a congregation to offer God s blessing to our members, the Rochester Community, and our neighbors around the globe. We are Church. We are a community of believers who are bounded together by our mutual faith in Jesus Christ. Although we are a community consisting of people with wide differences in personality, background, vocation and numerous other areas, our commonality is found in our shared faith in our Lord Jesus. We are one body in Christ. We are in America. As we celebrate our Independence as a nation this 4 th of July, we return thanks, to God for our country, The United States of America, where we can live, worship and work enjoying the freedoms our nation provides us. Hosanna Lutheran Church is in the United States of America, Minnesota, Olmsted County and Rochester. This is our context in which we originate our identity and our ministry. We are a local congregation with a worldwide ministry. We serve the Rochester Area, provide for the needs of our members, but also reach out to those in need worldwide with food, clothing, quilts, shelter and the good news of the gospel. Celebrate the privilege that is yours as a member of Hosanna, the E.L.C.A. and the body of Christ, the Church. Live, worship, serve and love as children of God. God bless and keep you. Yours in Christ, Pastor Bill Meiers

12 Hosanna Lutheran Church th St. NW Rochester, MN (507) Gathered to Grow, Sent to Serve Check out Hosanna s Website! ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAYS at 9:00am Coffee Hour at 10:00am NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 603 ROCHESTER MN God s work. Our hands. Hosanna Herald Writers: Hosanna Staff & members Editor: Liz Coltom Check out Hosanna s Facebook fan page! STAFF Pastor Bill Meiers Nancy Wales Darcy Youngstrom Liz Coltom Charlie Bohlke COUNCIL OFFICERS Ray Ashworth, President Laurie Maidl, Pres. Elect Rachel Gray, Secretary seniorpastor@hosannalutheran.org music@hosannalutheran.org darcy.youngstrom@hosannalutheran.org liz.coltom@hosannalutheran.org custodian@hosannalutheran.org president@hosannalutheran.org president-elect@hosannalutheran.org councilsecretary@hosannalutheran.org COUNCIL ADVISORS Alice Kub, Treasurer treasurer@hosannalutheran.org Paul Anderson, Financial Sec. financialsecretary@hosannalutheran.org OFFICE HOURS 9:00 am 4:00 pm Monday Friday COUNCIL ADVOCATES Natalie Sand, Discipleship Ron Machacek, Fellowship Terri Ashworth, Outreach Les Fullem, Support Fred Lust, Worship discipleship@hosannalutheran.org fellowship@hosannalutheran.org outreach@hosannalutheran.org support@hosannalutheran.org worship@hosannalutheran.org