Volume 37 Issue 11 November 2016 Herald A publication of Hosanna Lutheran Church, ELCA Rochester, Minnesota 5th Grade First Communion November 20th at 10:30 service As a Christian family of faith, we re gathered to grow and sent to serve INSIDE THIS ISSUE Discipleship Ministries Fellowship Ministries Music Ministries Outreach Ministries Worship Schedule Council Page President s Message Pastor Meiers Page 2-3 4 5 6-7 8 9 10 11 November 23rd 7:00pm
Page 2 Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Discipleship Ministries gathered to grow Book Discussion November 12 9:00am (Note Date Change to 2 nd Saturday) Join Hosanna s monthly book discussion for lively discussions along with coffee and treats. Discussions are normally the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 am, but in November we will be meeting on the second Saturday due to other activities. The book to be discussed on November 12 is Something From the Oven by Laura Shapiro. Ms. Shapiro deconstructs food from the '50s and the industry that foisted it on American households. She describes how some foods developed for soldiers during World War II were successfully transplanted into the home, while others died unappetizing deaths. Join the book group for a discussion of this very informative book. The book discussion group will not meet in December. The next meeting will be on January 21 and the book to be discussed will be The Girl on the Train by Paul Hawkins. You may contact Barb Anderson at barbpaul@charter.net with questions or for more info. Young Adult Care Packages Young adults (approx. 18-20 years old) transitioning to college, the work force, military or other positions are encouraged to visit the Young Adult page on our website. If interested, fill out your current contact information and let us know if you'd like to receive a small care package. We hope to continue to stay connected with you and share our support and prayers for your current life transition. Additionally, if you are interested in assisting with these packages (purchasing supplies, organizing, mailing) please contact Darcy Youngstrom. Interactive Event FirstSunday in Advent All congregational members and visitors are encouraged to join in the special interactive Event which is being held on Sunday, Nov. 27th during the educational hour (9:15-10:15). There will be various opportunities to have fellowship with all, an invitation to put together a "Advent on the Go" box and more! Watch for additional information on our FB page and in the bulletin. Invite a neighbor to worship and to participate in this Sunday morning time together. We hope to see you there! Little Lambs Frolic Little Lambs Frolic is a new curriculum source that assists parents as they take "little steps" to develop a "big faith" with their newborns/ toddlers. This year, Hosanna has the opportunity to offer for free Frolic's age specific monthly newsletter to parents with children ages birth 3 years old. This online newsletter is delivered to your inbox once a month and contains age appropriate articles about a child's development and tips about early faith formation. If you are interested in receiving this free resource on a trial basis, please let Darcy Youngstrom know. Hannah Bible Study A Small Group for Women Hannah Bible Study is a daytime women s group that will meet on Wednesdays November 9th and 16th from 1:00 2:30pm. New members are welcome to attend and become a part of this small group. The lessons out of the Gather Magazine will be used this year. The Gather Magazine can be ordered from Gather Subscription Order Center: gather@cambeywest.com. The cost for one year of 10 issues is $15. Contact Lisa Nordman (507-281-4981) if you have questions.
gathered to grow Discipleship Ministries Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Page 3 The 2016-2017 Confirmation ministry is in full swing! We appreciate the willingness of our Confirmation small group leaders (Kelly Gangelhoff, Wonda Moehnke and Stephanie Stevens) as we continue learning/growing our faith through service, study and fellowship. So far this fall, we have had time to study and learn about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Theme questions that we ve pondered include: If we follow Jesus, why do we call ourselves Lutherans? Since the church is so divided, I don t understand how the Reformation could be a good thing. I don t know how just one person like Martin Luther could totally change the church. Additionally, our group has served and enjoyed s o m e f e l l o w s h i p together. In October the group prepared 27 meals for Susan s Suppers (thanks to families for their food donations) and also helped make more fleece hats for the Mittens and More outreach. Later this month, the group will be helping with the meal for our 9th grade Confirmands and will help to pack our young adult care packages. Thank you to all who support this ministry in so many various ways. Advent Devotional Booklet 2016 Hosanna has a wonderful tradition of members writing daily devotions for the season of Advent and Christmas. Please sign-up at the information desk for one or more of the dates. A Bible verse based on the theme of service is assigned for each day. Deadline for the devotions is November 11th. You can send these to jodi.solum@hosannalutheran.org or drop them off in the office. Pastor s Evening Bible Study Pastor s evening Bible study is on Thursdays. This year we are studying the Books of Jeremiah & Lamentations. Jeremiah was a prophet from 626 BC though 587 BC. This covers the period when Babylon took control of Judah until the Temple was destroyed and the people were taken in to captivity in Babylon. The studies will be on Thursday nights at 6:30. Bible study will not meet on Thursday, November 24th due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday School Dates to Note: Nov. 12th: 5th Grade First Communion training (parent & youth) 9am noon Nov. 20th: 5th Grade First Communion @ 10:30 worship. Preshool K, Kids Kwire sing @ 10:30. Nov. 27th: Interactive Event (for all congregational members) during the Education Hour Children s Christmas Program Practices December 3rd: 9:00 am 10:00am 1st - 6th grades only December 10th: 9:00 am 11:30am Preschool-6th grade December17th: 9:00am-11:30am Preschool-6th grade December 18th: Children's Christmas Program at 10:30 Worship.
Page 4 Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Fellowship Ministries gathered to grow sent to serve LEFSE MAKING AT HOSANNA Uff Da!! Are you interested in making some Lefse?? Well we know just the place. That place is Hosanna Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 19th. Yes, that is right, it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving!! You can have some delicious Lefse to serve with your Gluttonous Thanksgiving Feast. Although to qualify Lefse as delicious, you will need plenty of butter and sugar. The times will be at 1PM and 5PM. Yes, you ve noticed two separate times. How observant!!! This is to accommodate overflow crowds. Take your pick or come to both, who cares. Need equipment? We have it. Need a recipe? We also have those. Need instruction or training? You ve come to the right place. In addition, this year we will sell excess Lefse at Church on Sunday morning with money going to ELCA World Hunger. There are signup sheets and a perfect lefse recipe at welcome center. If you need additional information feel free to contact Karla Weis (281-4350), Steph Stevens (259-0767) or Paul Anderson (282-7213). Hilltoppers November 15 at Noon All those 55+ or who are retired are invited to a catered lunch. This month Clint Peterson will be sharing his war experiences with us. This month the Hilltoppers will be meeting on November 15th. This is a change from the 2nd Tuesday of the month, due to the election. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to let us know you are coming. You may call the office at 507-285-0092 for a ride. Scrapbooking/Card Making Our next scrapbooking/card making weekend is Friday, November11, from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 am 6:00 pm at Hosanna. (We will be meeting the third weekend of each month (September May (skipping December)). All scrap bookers and card makers are welcome to come anytime during those two days and please feel free to bring a friend. You can come anytime during these times and if you come on Friday you can leave your stuff set up overnight. We will be in the quad room. Please bring any scrapbooking/card making items (paper, stickers, etc.) that you no longer need or want and we will put these items on a table to share with others. Any items left over in May will be donated to the craft room at the Ronald McDonald House. Please feel free to bring your favorite snack or treat to share. If you are planning on coming, please call Kelly Gangelhoff at 507-280-9034 (home) or 507-202-1205 (cell) or send her a quick email at kellyg@smmpa.org. Look forward to seeing you there!! HOSANNA EMPTY NEST SITTER SERVICE Friday, November 11th 6pm to 10pm The sitter service has been a great success for both kids and sitters. The next date is Friday, November 11th from 6:00 10:00 pm. Just fill out a registration form at the Welcome Center and place in basket provided. Information requested is: Children s names, ages, health issues and emergency contact information Attention: We are looking for people to help, please consider sitting once or twice a year. It is a great experience and a way to meet some of Christ s youngest gifts to Hosanna. Please contact Paul Anderson if you re interested in helping, 282-7213 or barbpaul@charter.net.
gathered to grow Music Ministries Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Page 5 Why Attend Worship? Once again I (Nancy Wales) have seen a chart that shows the decline of church attendance across the nation during the last 20 plus years. These polls or surveys always raise questions about the decline. Are people too disheartened with religious institutions? Is there too much cynicism in our culture about having faith? Are people less connected to nature in their daily lives and the mysteries of creation and their Creator than they were 50 years ago? Is it because there is no longer a designated worship time in our culture since other organizations and businesses offer many other things to do on Sunday mornings? Do career and work responsibilities affect availability to attend worship services? With extended families living farther apart, does that influence the number of weekends people are traveling? Is emphasis on God being pushed to the background rather than being front and center? The list could go on. So why take the time to worship? Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, the Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, wrote an article entitled Worship is the heart of all we do in the May 2015 edition of The Lutheran. Below are some excerpts which answer this question:..we are church. At the heart of what we do is worship, and at the heart of our worship is the crucified and risen Christ. Everything else we do is formed, nourished, sustained and transformed by our life as a faith community gathered around word and sacrament, abiding in the love of God. Without this intentional, regular communion with God and each other it s not possible for us to speak an authentic word of hope to a broken world the world God so loves. When we gather for worship we hear God s word of promise; we confess our helplessness; receive forgiveness; we pray; and we welcome new brothers and sisters through baptism, promising to support them in their walk in faith. We are fed with the bread of life and receive our Lord poured out for us. And then we are sent back into the world. Worship is essential for the church s life and service... Most of all we should come to worship expecting to be changed. We are touching, tasting, feeling, hearing and seeing the one who knows us and loves us completely. Our lives are restored. We are set free. Fed for the journey we are set loose to go in peace and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Music Schedule November 6 November 20 Exodus King s Ringers Hosanna Choir Preschool-K Kids Kwire Opportunities to Provide Musical Selections In November and December there are several opportunities for individuals to provide a musical selection during worship services. If you are interested in sharing a musical piece for any of these services contact Nancy Wales (285-0092; music@hosannalutheran.org;) Wednesday, November 23, Thanksgiving Eve 7:00pm Sunday, November 27 8:00 and/or 10:30 am Wednesdays, Advent Services November 30, December 7, or 14 7:00 pm Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve Services Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day 9:00 am
Page 6 Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Outreach Ministries...sent to serve Prayer Shawls November 14 The Prayer Shawl Team will only meet once in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be meeting on Monday, November 14 th at 6:30pm. If you like to knit or crotchet or would like to learn, you may join this caring ministry at any time. C o n t a c t C a r o l y n D a h l a t crdahl25@charter.net with questions. Members may also stop by the office to pick up a prayer shawl for a family member or friend in need of prayer and comfort. "Snowed In"... in November What's your favorite thing about getting snowed in? Baking cookies or making warm soup? Playing games or working on puzzles? Watching a good movie with great snacks? Sledding or building a fort? Hosanna is putting together a silent auction basket with the theme "Snowed In" for the annual fall concert at Bethel Lutheran Church on Friday, November 18 to benefit Family Promise of Rochester. The benefit concert is one of Family Promises biggest fund raisers and this is the first year they are having a silent auction with the concert. So please consider contributing something for the basket--it could be big or small. Depending on what we receive, we may put together more than one basket! ("Snowed In" AGAIN!) We will be taking "Snowed In" items now until Sunday, November 13th. Donations may be dropped off in the designated area in the gathering area. Susan s Suppers Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to give thanks with a grateful heart to all the volunteers helping with Susan s Suppers. You are truly appreciated and much needed. This Outreach project can t be done without you. Thank you volunteers. Save the Date! Friday, November 18th Family Promise Benefit Concert & Silent Auction. Plan to attend this annual fundraiser for Family Promise Rochester (IHN) on Friday, November 18th at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. Bidding on the silent auction items will begin at 6:00pm and end at 7:15pm. The concert will begin at 7:30pm and will feature over 200 voices in a massed choir from area churches. There is no cost for the concert. A free will offering will be collected. This event is one of Family Promises biggest fundraisers which greatly benefits people experiencing homelessness in the community. Advent Tree Ornaments This year, one of Hosanna s Christmas trees will be decorated with Advent Ornaments representing ELCA Good Gifts a goat, baby chicks, honey bees, or pigs etc. Individuals and families can select an ornament to take home that represents what they d like to give. They would donate the amount on the ornament and then Hosanna will send a check for the total to ELCA Good Gifts. Our fundraising goal this year is $1,500 and ornaments will be available from November 27 December 25 Quilters Group November 17 Hosanna s quilters meet on the 3 rd Thursday of the month from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. Coffee and treats are served in the morning and everyone brings their own lunch. You don t have to be an experienced quilter to participate. Quilts are pieced and sewn and tied together. They are given to families in need locally and around the world through Lutheran World Relief. Please contact either Janet Walsh 763-568-2319 or Julianne Jahn at 507-202-9752 with questions.
...sent to serve Outreach Ministries Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Page 7 Hosanna Red Cross Shelter Team is Ten Years Old! Celebration on November 6 The Hosanna Red Cross Shelter Team is ten years old! Please help the team celebrate with cake on Sunday, November 6, 9:15 a.m., in the gathering area. There will be a short program and the founding members of the team will receive their ten-year pins from Kris Ihrke, Red Cross Disaster Program Manager for Southeast Minnesota. In its ten-year history, the shelter has been activated three times as follows: August 18 22, 2007 Rushford/Rochester Flooding; 20 clients, 10 stayed overnight September 23 25, 2010 Zumbro Falls Area Flooding; 12 clients, 12 stayed overnight February 1 4, 2015 Rochester Apartment Fire; 11 clients; 11 stayed overnight The team was organized in November 2006 with 14 members; currently the team has 26 members. In addition to local deployments, two of the team members have also deployed nationally. Further, six of the team s nurses have earned their Red Cross Nurse pins for giving at least 20 hours of nursing-related service to the Red Cross. Congratulations to the following shelter team members who will be receiving their ten-year pins: Barb Anderson, Julie Edvenson, Ron Fess, Lou Hermansen, Jane Johnson, Pastor Bill Meiers, Barb Schepp, Bill Weis, Karla Weis, Beth Wiegand and Niel Wiegand. Mittens and More Please remember to start bringing in new or gently used mittens, scarves, or coats for sharing with families who are in need of these clothing items as the weather starts to turn cooler. The fleece caps we made on "God's work. Our hands." Sunday will be used to give out during the year as well. You may contact Danielle Koster (b2d2koster@charter.net) with questions. Hosanna s Pantry November 18 & 19 (Note early dates due to Thanksgiving Weekend) In November, Hosanna s Pantry will open one week early, on November 19, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. It s normally scheduled for the 4th Saturday of each month. Consider helping out this month. Hosanna s youth will be handing out Thanksgiving baskets to the Channel One families who come to us for food. It s a great way to share God s love with families in need and for your family to work together. Children as young as 5 are invited to help with their parents. It s also a great way for high school students to get service hours. On Friday, November 18 at 10:00 am, you can help unload the food delivered from Channel One and then organize and display it on tables. During the Pantry opening on Saturday, November 19, you can help greet families, help them shop, carry out groceries or clean up afterwards. There s a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center or you may c o n t a c t B a r b A n d e r s o n, a t barbpaul@charter.net or 507-951-6848 with questions. Samaritan Bethany Worship Escorts Needed in November Sunday morning worship escorts from Hosanna are needed for the month of November. If you are interested in serving as a worship escort at Samaritan Bethany (located at 24 Eighth Street Northwest) please sign-up at the Welcome Center. Three to four volunteers are needed for each of the worship services; worship services begin at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Duties include: wheeling residents to and from the chapel and passing out song sheets. Both the staff members and residents greatly appreciate our help! If you have any questions, please contact Keith J o h n s o n a t 5 0 7-252-8287 o r kgjjej@charter.net.
Worship Ministries gathered to grow Page 8 Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Adult Forum November 2016 9:15a.m. November Worship Theme: Sent to Serve with our Treasure November 6 Celebrate Hosanna s Red Cross Team 2006 marked the formation of our congregation s Red Cross Team. Join the members of the team as we celebrate ten years of service to the greater Rochester area. Our shelter has been open to victims of flooding, fire and storms. Come and hear the story of those who were and will be helped in time of need. November 13 Recognition of New Members Come to the gathering area to meet and help welcome those who have joined us in Christ s mission at Hosanna Lutheran Church in the past few months. We are blessed with their presence with us. November 20 Hosanna s mission in 2017 What will our congregation s priorities for mission be in 2017? This forum is your opportunity to hear from congregational leadership and provide your input into the process of determining our direction for the coming year. November 27 Multi-generational Event All congregational members and visitors are encouraged to join in the special Interactive Event which is being held on Sunday, Nov. 27th during the educational hour (9:15-10:15). There will be various opportunities to have fellowship with all, an invitation to put together a "Advent on the Go" box and more! Watch for additional information on our FB page and in the bulletin. Invite a neighbor to worship and to participate in this Sunday morning time together. We hope to see you there! Gathered to Grow...Sent to Serve To Go. November Worship Schedule Worship Services 8:00 and 10:30am November Worship Theme: Sent to Serve with Our Treasure November 6 Liturgy: ELW Setting 4/communion Theme: Commemoration of all the Saints Text: Luke 6: 20-31 November 13 Liturgy: ELW Setting 4 Theme: Blessings of Time and Talents Text: Luke 21: 5-19 November 20 Liturgy: Choral Liturgy/Communion Theme: Blessing of Treasure First Communion at 10:30 service Text: Luke 23: 33-43 November 23 7:00pm Liturgy: Now the Feast and Celebration Theme: Thanksgiving Eve Worship Text: Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 November 27 Liturgy: ELW Setting 4 with Healing Theme: First Sunday of Advent Text: Matthew 24: 36-44 November 30 7:00pm Liturgy: Holden Evening Prayer Theme: God s Promise of Hope Text: John 1: 6-8, 19-28
gathered to grow sent to serve Council Page Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Hosanna Lutheran Church October 11, 2016 Council Minutes Council Attendees: Pastor Bill Meiers, Ray Ashworth, Rachel Gray, Les Fullem, Terri Ashworth, Ron Machacek, Laurie Maidl, Natalie Sand. Nancy Wales & Darcy Youngstrom were also in attendance. The Meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by Ray Ashworth, then Pastor Meiers led the Council in a devotion based on Romans 15. Council members shared highs & lows. The biggest item on the Pastor s report is that we need more people on the Properties Committee. Contact Guy Greisman or Pastor if you know someone interested. Les moved (Ron seconded) that we accept Pastor Meier s monthly report. It passed unanimously. Ron moved (Terri seconded) that we accept the Business & Finance Report. It passed unanimously. Support: The To-Do list is long for Properties. Fall Cleanup Day is 10/29 starting at 9am. The 2017 budget is currently being worked on. Music & Worship: Fall theme is Sent to Serve with this month emphasis is...with our time. Next month s emphasis...with our treasure. Affirmation of Baptism & All Saints Sundays are quickly approaching. A calendar will be posted for members to bring flowers to help beautify our sanctuary each week. Outreach: Community Garden has helped so many people in 2016. It produced over 700 lbs of produce this summer. Gettysburg Food Pantry donations from our congregation are $427 so far. Members of our choir are participating in the Mass Choir to benefit Family Promise (was IHN) on 11/18. Stay tuned for info on a basket (Snowed In theme) for its silent auction. We are looking at getting a Stephen s Ministry class together. There may be some from CrossWinds Church. Let Pastor or Ron know if you know anyone who would be good as a Stephen s Minister. Nominating Committee Update: A list has been started to fill positions. Worship, Discipleship, Secretary and President Elect are all needed. We also need Nominations Committee for next year. We are sending $1496 to Carol Strand for the ELCA Scholarship. Stewardship Emphasis for November - Time & Talent talk on the 13th. Treasure talk on the 20th. 500th Anniversary for the Reformation starts in 2017. Meetings will start in November to put together programs for the year. Laurie moved (Natalie seconded) that we adjourn. It passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:16pm & was closed with the Lord s Prayer. Cheerfully submitted, Rachel Gray Council Secretary TREASURER & FINANCIAL SECRETARY REPORT Budget/Contributions Comparison General 2016 Sep YTD Budget 35,842 322,578 Contributions 30,096 291,968 Difference (5,746) (30,610) 2015 30,699 303,675 Difference 15/16 (603) (11,707) Capital Appeal 877 28,647 Receipts/Expenditures Comparison General Capital YTD Appeal Receipts 291,968 105,390 Expenditures 294,324 102,873 Difference (2,356) 2,517 Account Balances - September Account Name Balance General 50,245 General Reserve 12,637 Special Gifts 48,688 Endowment 65,017 ELCA Scholarship 50,568 Mortgage 329,823 Offering envelopes for 2017 can be picked up in the gathering area. Page 9
Page 10 Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Hello, On Saturday, September 24th, Pastor Meiers, Sonja, & Chris Meiers, and my wife Terri and I participated in the 3rd annual Bishop's 5 K Walk /Run. It was very rewarding to be part of this event with over 130 participants. Bishop Delzer participated and emphasized how We can make a difference by Moving Together to Finish Hunger. This year s goal was to raise $10,000 to benefit Channel One and Echo Food Shelves. Donations DO change lives: President s Message $720 (feeds four families for one year) $180 (feeds one family for one year) $45 (feeds an individual for one year) $1,080.00 (feeds six families for one year) Every $1 donated to Channel One Regional Food Bank, can provide enough food for four meals. There are so many wonderful ministries we have that help support people in our community and aid in fighting hunger. Our Hosanna monthly food pantry, Caring & Sharing Basket, Susan s Suppers, Family Promise, Thanksgiving meals, and annual ELCA fundraisers are ways in which we as a congregation are Moving Together to Finish Hunger. You can make prayers to end hunger a part of your regular prayer life. When you pray, Give us this day our daily bread, include people who are hungry in our community, country, and around the world. President Ray Ashworth Many Thanks Your caring words, prayers for healing, cards, Susan s Supper, and other meals have brightened my days as my injuries heal from the fall I took. Steve and I are richly blessed to have such a caring and faithful church family. Nan Peters
Pastor Meiers Page Herald Volume 37 Issue 11 Page 11 Dear Members and Friends of Hosanna, Paul tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice (Phillipians 4:4). How can we but rejoice when we remember that we are created to be God s children, that in Christ, we are reclaimed and forgiven, that God protects us from all danger and guards and keeps us from all evil. To rejoice in God and God s gifts is to know real joy. Joy is not completed when only receiving. We give because God first gave. The Lord s loving and giving are contagious. We are caught up in response. We then know a double joy of receiving and giving. If we don t have fun as Christians, and appear to be stodgy and dull, it is probably because we let fear and anxiety keep us on the borders of the kingdom. We don t plunge into the deep. We are like swimmers who have ventured into the lake, wading out with caution, testing the waters, standing there up to our knees, looking back longingly at the people basking in the sun on the beach or looking wistfully to the real swimmers who are swimming in the deep. The widow with her two copper coins (Mark 12:42) had fun. Jesus implied that in giving her little gift out of her poverty she had more joy than those who gave only what they could easily spare. Zacchaeus made the plunge (Luke 19: 1-10). Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold. And Jesus commented, Today salvation has come to this house. Zacchaeus was frolicking in the deep. The cluster of early followers found a new joy. They held all things in common and distributed to the poor. (Acts 2:44-45) Our congregation s worship theme for November is entitled: Sent to Serve with Our Treasure. We are called as disciples of Jesus to share a portion of what we have been given for the purpose of sharing the gospel and caring for those in need. Stewardship, then is a matter of utilizing the gifts we have for the work of God s Kingdom. Our need to give is fulfilled in two ways: by giving in response to God s goodness to us, and by giving as a tangible response to the needs of the world. Thus we are blessed in giving as in receiving. Please prayerfully consider your support of Christ s mission through the ministry of Hosanna Lutheran Church. Estimate of Giving for 2017 will be received at both worship services on November 20. May God bring joy to your life as you share your blessings with the world. Yours in Christ Pastor Bill Meiers October Pastor Acts October 13 Sacrament of Holy Baptism for Minto Nicholas Goracke
Hosanna Lutheran Church 2815 57th St. NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 285-0092 Gathered to Grow, Sent to Serve Check out Hosanna s Website! www.hosannalutheran.org ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED WORSHIP TIMES SUNDAYS at 8:00am and 10:30am Coffee Fellowship at 9:15am NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 603 ROCHESTER MN God s work. Our hands. Hosanna Herald Writers: Hosanna Staff & members Editor: Jodi Solum Check out Hosanna s Facebook fan page! STAFF Pastor Bill Meiers Nancy Wales Darcy Youngstrom Jodi Solum Charlie Bohlke COUNCIL OFFICERS Ray Ashworth Laurie Maidl, Pres. Elect Rachel Gray, Secretary seniorpastor@hosannalutheran.org music@hosannalutheran.org darcy.youngstrom@hosannalutheran.org jodi.solum@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