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A publication of
Hosanna Lutheran Church, ELCA
Rochester, Minnesota
Herald
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Discipleship Ministries
Fellowship Ministries
Music Ministries
Outreach Ministries
Worship Schedule
Council Page
President’s Message
Pastor Meiers’ Page
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Those interested in registering for VBS may do so on the website or at Hosanna. To help with our planning, please register by Sunday, June 18th.
“As a Christian
family of faith,
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Volume 37 Issue 6
June 2017
Congratulations Class of 2017
Blessing of High School Graduates
June 4, 2017 at 9:00 am
Billy Jestus Danielle Koster Jared Larsen David Will
Matthew Dravis Troy Finnegan Alex Funk Andrew Gangelhoff Peter Hansel
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Opportunity to Be Worship Assistants
Would you like to have the chance to greet people on Sundays, light the candles during worship, read a scripture lesson, lead the prayers, or assist with Communion? Starting on June 11, we are giving all individuals and/or families in the congregation the opportunity to serve as worship assistants. These are the areas and brief descriptions of the responsibilities:
Greeters – arrive at 8:45 am, stand by one of the entrances, smile and shake hands as people enter Lectors – read only the first scripture lesson (the congregation will read the second reading together) Liturgists – lead the spoken prayers and assist with serving Holy Communion (only spoken parts) Acolytes – light the candles before the service, receive the offering, assist with Communion, and put out the candles at the closing of the service
You could serve by yourself or share responsibilities with your family and/or a friend. If you are interested in one or more of the areas, the signup sheets with the dates are on the Welcome Center or contact the office ([email protected] or 507-285-0092) with the date and what you are interested in doing.
Day of Pentecost – June 4
The Day of Pentecost is on the 50th day of the Easter Season which will be June 4th this year. It is the Sunday we celebrate the sending of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of all nations as described in Acts 2:1–21. For this reason, Pentecost is described as the "Birthday of the Church." The Holy Spirit is the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires, and unites. In John’s gospel the risen Christ breathes the Spirit on his followers on Easter evening. In the one Spirit we are baptized into one body, and at the Lord’s table the Spirit unites us for witness in the world. (Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS000429)
The Holy Trinity – June 11
Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, in 2 Corinthians 13 the apostolic greeting is what is used to begin the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospels, Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. (Copyright © 2017 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #SAS000429)
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Memorial Garden Team
Adding height using vines adds interest to anyone's garden. If you have limited garden space, go vertical, as I learned when Merlyn and I moved into a local town home. Clematis is a prolific bloomer and has a long life. I currently have 8 clematis in my minimal garden space. Different varieties can provide blooms from early spring through fall. Clematis range in color from white, pale lavender and pink to deep burgundy and lush purple. Some even have stripes!!
Plant clematis in an area receiving at least 6 hours of sunlight in a hole 2 feet deep in soil amended with compost. Plant so that the first set of leaves are just below the soil level. This will promote several stems emerging the following spring, adding to the plant's strength and ultimate number of blooms. A layer of compost each year will promote blooming. Clematis like to have "cool feet" so either provide 2 inches mulch around the base of the plant, avoiding touching the stems or plant low growing perennials around the clematis at the time of planting. Clematis do not appreciate having their roots disturbed.
When I first started trying clematis in my gardens, they withered and died. A knowledgeable gardening friend shared this wisdom: water deeply about 1 inch per week and even more during dry hot spells. Clematis attach to their support by 1/2" curling leaf stems so wire trellis work best or add fishing line or wire to lattice to assist in attaching to the support. Clematis wilt can occur, causing the plant to suddenly wilt and all growth turns black and dry. Prevent the spread of this plant disease by cleaning your clippers with a solution of bleach and water before going on to the next plant. I spray my clematis with anti-fungal spray purchased at a local garden center in May, June and July.
Be advised that these plants can take time to establish. The saying goes "1st year sleep, 2nd year creep, 3rd year leap"; which the photo of my Jackmanni clematis proved on their 3rd year. Now you know why I love clematis! ~ Ginny Solberg
Scrapbooking/Card Making
Our next scrapbooking/card making weekend is Friday, June 16, from 9:00 am—midnight and Saturday, May 20, from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm in Hosanna’s gathering area. All are welcome to come anytime during those two days and bring a friend. If you come on Friday you can leave your items set up overnight. Please bring any items (paper, stickers, etc.) that you no longer need or want to share with others. Items left over in May will be donated to the craft room at the Ronald McDonald House. Please bring a snack or treat to share. Please let Kelly Gangelhoff, 507-280-9034 (home) or 507-202-1205 (cell), or email, [email protected], know if you’re coming. Looking forward to seeing you there!!
Hilltoppers June 13 at Noon
All those 55+ or who are retired are invited to a catered lunch. This month’s program is to be announced. 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.
Taking the Summer Off Hannah Bible Study
Men’s Bible Study Breakfast Women’s Morning Bible Study
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Greetings to my family at Hosanna Lutheran Church,
It is June. Being in St. Paul, I have seen the changes from summer to fall to winter and now to spring and summer again. It is hard to believe that I am in my tenth month of internship. Everyone told me that this year would fly by and they were right – it has!!!
So far, this experience has been a learning time, rewarding, and enlightening. I am thankful for my supervisor, Pastor Karsten. He has taught me many things that will be beneficial for me in my first call. I love the people here. They are “salt of the earth” people, who daily show their love for the neighbor in this community and in the world. I will truly miss their goodness, love, and care when I leave.
On the other hand, it will be good to come home. I miss my family at Hosanna. Your support is something I will be forever thankful for. It will be good to see how the children have grown over these past months. I am excited to see how my home church has changed, and I am truly excited to participate in worship with you, particularly the “Healing of the Nations” service we do. I have missed that service and I miss you.
So as I begin my countdown to the end of my internship, there are tears of sadness and tears of joy. I know I will miss the good people of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, but I will be glad to be back into the fold that I so dearly love.
Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers. For the sake of my family and friends, I will say “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:7-9)
Until August, peace and blessings to you,
Carol Strand
Dear Friends,
Grace to you and peace. I write both to share exciting news and to ask for your prayers. As of mid-May, I have completed my second year of seminary. My third year will be spent as a full-time intern in a congregation. I look forward to serving alongside First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chambersburg, PA, beginning in mid-July. Between now and then I have the opportunity to return to Hungary to complete my multicultural requirement for seminary and to spend some time in Minnesota! I hope to see many of you then. July also marks a major transition for the Lutheran seminaries in Gettysburg and Philadelphia, PA, which will merge into United Lutheran Seminary. The merge process has been challenging and emotional; prayers for the entire seminary community would be greatly appreciated.
Blessings to you in the coming weeks,
~ Kristen Wall
Book Discussion The book discussion group takes the summer off and will resume in September. Get a start
on your summer reading and consider joining the book discussion in the fall. Below are books chosen for the fall of 2017.
September 16 October 21 November 18 Hidden Figures The Great Gatsby A Man Called Ove by Margot Lee Shetterly by F. Scott Fitzgerald by Fredrik Backman
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Thank you Handbell and Handchime Players!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the handchimes and handbell choirs this past year. Thanks to Karla Weis, Teri Hansen, Tina Livingston, Sonja Meiers, Keith Johnson, Dale and Sally Nelson, Dawn and Danielle Koster, Lisa King, Scott Strand, Beth Wiegand, Barb Anderson, Paul and Jodi Solum, Lizzie Chadwick and Katelyn and Alexandra Mora for faithfully attending rehearsals each week and for being eager to participate in providing music for worship. A special thanks to Tina Livingston for assisting me in working with our Praise! Handchimes each week. I enjoyed working with everyone and it was exciting to see the progress we made over the last few months! This year, we were fortunate to add a 3-octave set of handchimes to our existing handbells. The handchimes provided variety to some of our music and were a wonderful learning tool for our new ringers.
It’s never too early to start planning for a new year and I would invite anyone (all ages) to consider playing handchimes. Learning a new skill can be exciting and it’s fun to make music with others. If you think you might be interested in playing next year, please let me know very soon so I can make good use of the summer months to plan for a successful start in September. If you have questions, please contact me or any of the people who played this past year.
Thanks so much for your support and for encouraging all of our musicians.
Cynthia McLaren
Thank You to Music Leaders and Teams
We have had another inspiring program year of worship music presented by Hosanna’s music groups. Thank you to Scott Strand, the Exodus and Grace Worship Team director; Cynthia McLaren, the Praise! handchimes and King’s Ringers handbell director; and Bridget Carter, co-leader of 3 year old-grade 6 music for your dedication, expertise and commitment to quality worship music. Your leadership is apparent and we appreciate the variety of music which enhances our worship. I appreciate your partnership in Hosanna’s music ministry teams. Also, we are deeply grateful for the members of Exodus, Grace, Praise!, King’s Ringers, Hosanna Choir, Kids Kwire and 3 year old-Kindergarten choir. We look forward to your group’s worship leadership in the fall. (The Grace Team will continue this summer with leading two worship services this summer.) – Nancy Wales, Director of Music and Worship
Music for Summer Worship Services
Beginning with Sunday, June 11, 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 June, 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.
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Ron Fess Receives Ten-Year Pin!
The Red Cross Shelter Team held its spring meeting on April 27 with 14 team members in attendance. A make-up meeting was held on May 9 with 7 team members in attendance. Ron Fess was presented with his ten-year pin—congratulations! In addition, Red Cross t-shirts were distributed (these were gifts from the local Red Cross chapter); group pictures were taken; and fire and tornado emergency plans were reviewed. Also, newly-revised sheltering documents and forms were reviewed. Further, “Everyone is Welcome” training was presented by Jane Johnson, Shelter Team Manager. This training discusses the
importance of welcoming those with disabilities into our Red Cross shelters.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Red Cross volunteer with Hosanna’s shelter team, please contact Jane Johnson at [email protected] or 507-252-8287.
Quilters June 15 9:00 am—2:00 pm
Hosanna’s Quilters meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:00am-2:00pm. 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. The Quilters group would like
to grow in ministry. You can help with cutting squares to tying yarn. Quilts are given to many different organizations. Please contact Julianne Jahn at 507-202-9752, or Janet Walsh, or call the office, 507-285-0092, if you have questions.
Prayer Shawls – Summer Schedule
The Prayer Shawl team will meet just once a month during the summer on the 4th 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 [email protected] 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.
Susan’s Suppers Do you like to cook? Do you like to socialize? If the answer is “Yes” to both of these questions is yes then Susan's Suppers is the ministry for you! We are in need of either groups, families or individuals to prepare meals this summer. Recipes and instructions are located in the kitchen next to the Susan's Suppers freezer if needed. Please consider helping out. These meals help out congregation members as well as members of our community. The sign up sheet is in the gathering area. Questions call Sinde Finnegan a t 5 0 7 - 2 5 4 - 2 0 9 0 o r e m a i l a t [email protected].
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Hosanna’s Pantry June 23 & 24
Bring your family along to help with Hosanna’s Pantry this summer. Working to provide food to families in need is a wonderful way to serve together. There are jobs for all ages (5 and older) to do. You can help with the pantry set up, unloading the Channel One food delivery and setting the food out on tables, on Friday morning, June 23, at 10:00 am. Or you can help greet families, shop with them, carry out groceries or clean up on Saturday, June 24, from 9:00—11:30 am. There’s a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center or you may contact Barb Anderson at [email protected] with questions.
Camp Noah Kids Kits
The Outreach and Sunday school teams are looking for your assistance in helping children that have experienced a disaster. Camp Noah, a camp for elementary-aged children whose communities have been impacted by disaster, is one way in which we
can help. At these camps, each child receives a "Kids Kit" to use and then take home at the end of camp. Here at Hosanna we are asking families/individuals to be on the look out for those hot deals throughout the summer and to purchase these specific items for the kits:
Broad line washable markers (Crayola-classic colors) 8 count washable watercolor paints with brush (Crayola) 24 count box of colors (Crayola) Kid-sized scissors Black pens/Glue sticks Pencils(unsharpened)/ Pencil sharpeners (hand held) 5 ounce container of Play-Doh (any color)
Camp Noah (campnoah.org) is owned and operated on a national basis by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and funded through local, regional and national partnerships, grants and fundraising efforts, and contributions from individuals.
4th Annual God’s work Our hands Sunday
On Sunday, September 10, congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will again join together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday.
As we observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, we are reminded of the gospel's promise that we are freed in Christ to love and serve our neighbors. If you are interested in being on the planning team to come up with service activities please contact Terri Ashworth at 507-753-2627 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected] planning team will meet once a month in June, July, August, & September.
Human Rights Planning Retreat, by Curtis
During the last weekend of March, the Human Rights program of the
Lutheran Church in Colombia invited pastors, lay leaders and interested
members on a retreat to help guide the design of the future of the
program. A large group from all over the country participated in this
retreat. We listened as Pastor Jairo Suarez shared his experience as the
first coordinator of the program between 2002 and 2009 as well as the
conversations had during its initial construction. Andres Alba,
coordinator of the program between 2012 and 2014, also shared his
experience. We studied biblical passages as well as some interpretations
by Luther which point towards a responsibility to defend human rights.
We also listened as representatives from our ecumenical partners
involved in peace and justice work in Colombia shared their experiences, all the while evaluating what
we were hearing according to the assets, dreams, and contexts of the Lutheran Church in Colombia.
The proposals will be built out of all the evaluation that happened during this retreat. Towards the end
of the year we will hold another retreat to finalize the proposals, and present a plan of action with clear
guidelines for the future of the program. There will be a heavy focus on accompanying specific
vulnerable communities and involvement in human rights themes, especially the right to food. There
will also be a lot of attention to working with local congregations as they find the ways to involve
themselves on the local level in the work for peace and justice. The importance of this process is that it
is happening in a participatory manner, taking into consideration as many voices as possible.
Lutheran in 2017, by Katie
This year, Lutheran Churches all over the world are celebrating the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation. In preparation for what this means for Colombia and my work with the Education
Ministry here, I have been doing some extra reading, especially in delving deeper into the rich
theological Latin American traditions. I just finished reading ‘Luther and Liberation: A Latin American
Perspective,’ by Walter Altmann. One of the sentences in the book keeps coming back to me. “But
above all should prevail the challenge of living, in our time, the evangelical freedom he [Luther] so
proclaimed, unfolded in a life of commitment, compassion, and love of neighbor, in solidarity with ‘the
least of these,’ and committed, in the midst of a world torn by conflict and iniquitous inequality, to
renewed efforts in favor of a world that is truly characterized by justice, peace, and care for creation.”
It hits home, and it’s meant to! It hits home to me living in Colombia and the experiences that are lived
here, and it seems to hit home to the rest of the world. What does it mean to be Lutheran in 2017? What
does it mean to me that 500 years ago Luther proclaimed his 95 thesis? We are living in exciting times.
It is exciting to celebrate the Reformation, but it is also exciting to remember that that same
Reformation gave us a responsibility to truly live into the promises of grace and a whole lot of work in
this world!
Helping Hands Pantry
Thanks to all the children and adults who helped paint Hosanna’s new
Helping Hands Pantry during the month of May! It’s now up and running
and it’s being emptied and filled several times a week. It works because
individuals or families can stop by 24 hours a day to pick up just a can or
box of food or a paper product or personal care item they need without
having to come into our building to talk to someone.
It also works because members and friends of Hosanna stop by with a few
items to fill it when they come to a meeting during the week or to worship
on Sundays. It only takes about 2 bags of groceries to fill it. There’s also a helping hands pantry fund that
can be used for reimbursement when an individual/family buys supplies for it. Below are some items you
can donate that work well in all kinds of weather (pop top lids work best on cans, use plastic for bottles/
no glass, sizes can be small)
Canned meat, cans of stew/pasta/soup, spaghetti sauce, pasta noodles, mac n cheese, rice a roni/potatoes/
salad mixes, ramen noodles, cans of fruit, vegetables, small boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, ketchup,
syrup, pancake mix, small bags of flour, sugar, toilet paper, paper towels, bottles of water/juice, tooth
brushes, bars of soap, etc.
You may contact Barb Anderson at [email protected] or Outreach Advocate, Terri Ashworth, at
[email protected] with questions about how to help.
Sitter Service Children Painting Hand Prints
3 & 4 Years Old Class Enjoying Ice Cream Cake Barb Describing Pantry to 4th Grade Class
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June 2017 2017 Worship/Program Theme
“Ongoing Reformation: Together by Grace.”
June 4 Liturgy: ELW Setting 8/Communion Theme: Festival of Pentecost Text: Acts 2: 1-21
June 11 Liturgy: Service of the Word Theme: Holy Trinity Sunday Text: Matthew 28: 16-20
June 18 Liturgy: ELW Setting 4/Communion Theme: At Peace with God through Faith Text: Romans 5: 1-8
June 25 Liturgy: Service of the Word Theme: United to Jesus in our Baptism Text: Romans 6: 16-11
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Grace Team and Exodus to St. Paul
On April 30 the Grace Worship Team and Exodus Band traveled to St. Paul to lead the worship music at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. This is the church where Carol Strand is doing her internship. Carol presided and preached at the worship service.
It was a great outreach experience and the congregation was appreciative that the music groups came to their church.
Why Worship? A Continuing Series of Reflections
“It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ;” This quote is from the beginning of every preface for Holy Communion in the ELW. To me it sums up why I gather with my Christian brothers and sisters to attend worship services – to thank and praise God. Yes, as a Christian it is my duty to praise God (and I don’t mean this because it is my job as the Director of Music and Worship). It is part of the discipline of being a disciple. Even when I might not feel like going to worship, I recall that Jesus reminds us that the greatest and first commandment is “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” One way of doing this is in the experience of worship because heart, soul and mind are all engaged to express love for the Lord. So beyond “duty”, it is my joy to worship God. I have been blessed with supportive congregations throughout my life and attending worship is an integral part of my week. I gain so much from listening to the scripture readings, hearing the pastor’s insights in the sermons, joining in song with other members, seeing people of all ages express their faith, being inspired by the worship music, praying with and for others, experiencing the sacrament of Holy Communion, hearing the words of forgiveness and above all, sensing the Lord’s presence and feeling the Holy Spirit. The more I fully engage the more I benefit. Praying, reading the Bible, and doing devotions in private is important, but worshiping God with others provides me with weekly transfusions of the life-giving mercy, grace, inspiration, and love of God. – Nancy Wales
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Council Minutes May 9, 2017
(see web page for complete minutes)
Pastor’s Report: Three baptisms in one week. All provided opportunities to educate. Retreat to Luther College Campus with Darcy and Youth. Terri (Ron seconded) that we accept his April report. It passed unanimously.
Outreach: Helping Hands Pantry has been painted. KAAL Reporter coverage has been rescheduled. News and pictures have been shared with KTTC as well. The pantry is being used to take from and donate into. Information is being shared with Food Shelf as well. Information may be shared for “R Neighbors” plus actual neighborhood households in the future. 11 people helped clean the highway and 35 bags will filled. Doug Chadwick was recognized for his work at the Channel One banquet. “God’s work Our hands” is planned for Sunday, September 10 and more details will be coming soon.
Web Team: Can the Cross Tower “Ascension” be used as a logo? It’s unique to Hosanna. A conversation about branding has taken place and the cost of creating a logo ranges from $50-$1,000. Can a logo be designed within the congregation? What all would the logo appear on? Is there any concern of copyright or trademark?
Vibrant Faith Coaching: The past month has been spent sharing information and receiving feedback. Funding would top out at $5,000. Adult forum discussed this topic and information has been shared with Sunday School teachers. Funding is not a problem and can be covered. Planning and organization will move on to utilize this resource.
Next Council meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 7pm.
Respectfully submitted, Joe Desannoy - Council Secretary
Treasurer and Financial Secretary Report
Budget/Contributions Comparison
Receipts/Expenditures Comparison
Account Balances - April
General
2017 Apr YTD
Budget 33,846 135,394
Contributions 33,325 126,986
Difference (521) (8,398)
2016 30,933 133,080
Difference 16/17 2,392 (6,094)
Capital Appeal 799 3,301
General YTD
Capital Appeal
Receipts 126,142 116,387
Expenditures 120,887 102,873
Difference 5,255 13,514
Account Name Balance
General 2,902
General Reserve 70,272
Special Gifts 65,663
Endowment 65,852
ELCA Scholarship 50,287
Mortgage 311,201
Greetings Hosanna friends,
I had the pleasure of attending the 2017 Southeastern Minnesota Synod Assembly entitled “Equipping Congregations to Follow Jesus into a Changing World” on May 6-7. This was an invigorating event, not only because of the speakers and worship services each day, but also hearing about the business of the synod. This helps me to realize there are a lot of very busy and active people supporting us in our synod activities.
Pastor Emily Carson gave the sermon on Saturday. I wanted to share some of her thoughts with you as it really hit home with me. I often find myself thinking that once I get done with the activities I am currently doing, I am going to have more time to do things for myself. Maybe I’ll just sit down and relax after work or read that book I have wanted to start. But it seems like life is busier now than it was when we had our three children at home and were always heading out to a different activity. But we don’t want to miss out on anything so we just keep going, often not taking time to care for ourselves.
Her sermon was based on the Gospel reading from John 21:15-19. The disciples had experienced a lot of things, including Jesus’ betrayal, death and resurrection, all within a few weeks’ time. They were overwhelmed and maybe not sure how they should be feeling. They may have just needed some time to do something that was familiar to them and fishing was their “norm” during a time that was anything but ordinary. So they went out in their boat and fished all night, but they didn’t catch anything. In the early morning, Jesus shows up on the lakeshore. He helps them catch some fish and then invites them to come and eat with him. He prepares breakfast of fish and bread and they eat together – Jesus sharing a meal with his friends. For the disciples this had to be an awesome moment – they were eating with their Lord, who had died and was risen just a short time before this. But when they finished breakfast, Jesus tells Peter to “feed my sheep”. Jesus had just fed his disciples and is now asking them to go out and tend his lambs and feed his sheep. He had taken care of them and now is asking them to take care of his people. Loving Jesus also means loving and caring for his people.
Just as Jesus asked his disciples to care for his people, he is asking us to care for each other. But we aren’t able to care for others until we take care of ourselves. We get so busy in our lives that we forget the importance of this part of our faith life. We need to fill ourselves with forgiveness, compassion and love. In order to be a true follower of Jesus we have to take time to renew our commitment to God. We can strengthen our faith lives in our worship, Bible studies, our pantry ministries, escorting at Samaritan Bethany - just a few of the opportunities available to us. So instead of constantly going until we feel empty inside, we can take the time be fed with the love and the word of the Lord and then share that love and ministry with others.
One of the songs we sang at the Synod Assembly was “Feed My Sheep,” which was written for the 2017 Synod Assembly. This song summarizes the message shared with us by Pastor Carson. “Feed my sheep, Feed my lambs, this church hears and understands. We join voices, hearts and hands to ‘Go and serve the Lord.’ Christ, the Good Shepherd, sends us forth. Go into distant lands. Preaching, baptizing, reconciling. This church follows God’s commands.”
As we work and live our lives, we need to have an ongoing source of nourishment. We can find this in God’s endless love, acceptance and peace. This will provide us with the energy we need to take care of ourselves and others. Let us continue to follow God’s commands – to make sure to take time to nourish ourselves and then go out and feed his sheep!
God’s blessings,
Laurie
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Dear Members and Friends of Hosanna,
As a congregation and as a denomination, we continue to observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Hosanna’s worship and programming for the year is based on this celebration and entitled, “Ongoing Reformation: Together by Grace”.
Summer worship 2017 will focus on the Book of Romans. The second reading through the summer months is selected each week from Romans
which was influential in Martin Luther’s understanding of salvation by grace through faith.
Luther wrote, “The great find of my life, that place in Paul (Romans) which was for me truly the gate of paradise.” Each Sunday we, as a congregation, will read together the Epistle from Romans. The sermon will then be based on that reading.
Listed below is the schedule for our summer walk with the book of Romans. June 4: Day of Pentecost July 30: The Spirit Intercedes for Us Blessing of High School Graduates Romans 8:26-39 Acts 2:1-21 June 11: Holy Trinity Sunday Aug 6: Faithfulness of the People of Israel Matthew 28:16-20 Romans 9:1-5 June 18: At Peace with God through Faith Aug 13: Works of the Law and of Faith Romans 5:1-8 Romans 10:5-15 June 25: United to Jesus in our Baptism Aug 20: God will Never Forsake Israel Romans 6:1b-11 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 July 2: Freedom from Sin through Grace Aug 27: Present Yourself as a Living Romans 6:12-23 Sacrifice Romans 12:1-8 July 9: Inner Struggle with Sin Sept 3: The Nature of Christian Love Romans 7:15-25a Romans 12:9-21 July 16: Life in the Spirit through Christ Sept 10: Fulfillment of Law is Love Romans 8:1-11 Romans 13:8-14 July 23: Live by the Power of the Spirit Sept 17: All are Equal before God Romans 8:12-25 Romans 14:1-12 Come and hear again of the salvation that is ours in Christ Jesus as told by St. Paul in his book to the Romans.
See you at worship.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Bill Meiers
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Pastor Bill Meiers [email protected]
Nancy Wales [email protected]
Darcy Youngstrom [email protected]
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Charlie Bohlke [email protected]
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Lisa King, Pres. Elect [email protected]
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Paul Anderson, Financial Sec. [email protected]
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Kathy Brandt , Discipleship [email protected]
Ron Machacek, Fellowship [email protected]
Terri Ashworth, Outreach [email protected]
Les Fullem, Support [email protected]
Chris Meiers , Worship [email protected]
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Hosanna Lutheran Church
2815 57th St. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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