HOSANNA ANNOUNCEMENTS October 28, 2012

CONNECTING PEOPLE TO JESUS

Weekly Calendar Saturday (27) 3:00 Wedding 5:30 Worship Sunday (28) 8:00; 9:30 & 11:00 Worship 9:30 Big God Story Bible study w/Jo in U6 9:30 YLS 10:45 Stephen’s Ministry 10:00 Worship at Highland 7:00 Worship at Highland Monday (29) 10:00 Care Quilters 6:00 Grief Share 8:00 Lifted Practice

Tuesday (30) 9:00 Staff Devo-Prayer 9:00 Ladies Bible Study in Library 6:30 Stephen’s Ministry Training in U6 Wednesday (31) 9:00 Staff Devo-Prayer 9:00 BSF 12:00 Bible Study w/Dave 5:00 Supper-Chili, hot dogs 5:00 Trunk or Treat 6:00 NO Confirmation 6:00 Choir Practice 7:00 Worship 7:00 Sr. High Group

Thursday (1) 9:00 Staff Devo/Prayer 11:00 “Patriarch’s” Bookstudy in library w/Jo Friday (2) Saturday (3) 5:30 Worship Sunday (4) 8:00; 9:30 & 11:00 Worship 9:30 YLS 9:30 Big God Story 10:00 Worship at Highland 7:00 Worship at Highland

Message for November 3, 4, 7, 2012 Series: ‘The Family in God’s Hands’ “God provides for our families” 

From $900,000 down to $500,000. That was the change in the purchase price of the Campus Lutheran Chapel on the MNSU campus. The Campus Lutheran Chapel is now Hosanna Highland Campus and Community Church. Rather than Hosanna Lutheran Church incurring further debt we are asking disciples of Hosanna and alumni of the chapel to prayerfully consider a one time financial gift. We are trusting God to raise the full $500,000. Ask God to stir our hearts.

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For those interested in becoming members and wanting to know more about the Lutheran faith, we will be having a New Disciple Class on Saturday, November 10 at 9:00 am in the fellowship hall. Child care will be available.

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HOSANNA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Young Life Support 2012-2013 Hosanna’s faith building program for 3yr. olds through 6th grade Sunday 9:30 or Wednesday 5:45 To register for YLS please contact Children’s Ministry or go online at hosannamankato.com Click on “sign up” and choose the “YLS/Sunday school” form.

No YLS Wednesday, October 31st Join us that night in celebration of All Saints/Reformation! (In the South parking lot)

The night will include: Trunk-n-treating, Hayrides, Music, Hot Chocolate, Bonfire and Games. Dinner served inside the church starting at 5:00.  Collection taken for the ECHO FOOD  Prize given to the favorite decorated trunk (if you would like to be a part of the decorated trunk display please contact Elisa at [email protected]

YLS Christmas Program Saturday, December 8th 5:30 Ages 3yrs. old through 6th grade will share a special Christmas message. For more information and practice schedule go to hosannamankato.com/ ministry/youth/children **For a full YLS 2012-2013 calendar go to hosannamankato.com** and click on the link located on the Children’s Ministry page.

Brochures with prayer cards available in the Narthax area outside the worship center. DEADLINE to return filled boxes is NOVEMBER 14 If you have questions about the Shoe box mission please call Lynn or Mary at 388 1766 or lynnjavens@hosannamankato OR marycook@hosannamankato

OCTOBER 21, 2012

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Nursery Information 

The Nursery is now open for the 9:30 and 11:00 am services on Sunday as well as Wednesday evening service at 7:00 pm. We will open 15 minutes prior to each service. Infants through three year olds are welcome. There are busy-bags and family tables at the back of the sanctuary that are free for you to use. E-mail Elisa at [email protected] with any questions.

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The Nursery is looking for volunteers for worship services on Sunday and Wednesday. Please contact Elisa at [email protected] if you are interested in helping.

Jr./Sr. High Information Thanksgiving is around the corner! The youth of Hosanna will be having their annual Thanksgiving Dinner/Auction Event on Sunday, November 18th from 4—7. We are looking for new and handmade items for the auction. Contact Alex Ramerth for more information at [email protected] or 388.1766.

General Information 

THE OX MEN’S MINISTRY: Just imagine a multi-generational, multidenominational brotherhood of believers. Men united as imitators of Christ; on fire, Spirit led, servant leaders committed to following His will. Masculine, strong, authentic, men who are willing to stand in the gap and rise up as spiritual leaders and mentors in the family, church and community. Men at the ready...always ready to administer God’s grace in its various forms. More information at http://oxkato.blogspot.com.

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DOLLARS FOR ELECTRONICS: Habitat for Humanity now recycles not only original inkjet cartridges (No Epson please), but also original laser cartridges (no remanufactured), cell phones, mp3 players, gps devices, digital cameras and laptop computers. Please bring them to the Habitat office at 1751 Bassett Drive M—F or to the ReStore on Saturdays 10:00—4:30 pm. Thanks for helping Habitat earn cash with your recyclables.

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The GENTLE SHEPHERD MINISTRIES will have its annual banquet on Tuesday, November 13, 6:30-8:00 pm at Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato. A free catered dinner, special music, dynamic testimonies and a free-will offering will be received for GSM. To register please call Jerry David at 507.327.1480 or email [email protected]

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GENTLE SHEPHERD MINISTRIES will be hosting a Volunteer Senior Care Seminar with Bill Goodrich of God Cares Ministry on Saturday, November 10, from 8 am to noon, at Bethel Baptist Church in Mankato. The seminar is free. Reservations: call Jerry David at 507.327.1480 or email at [email protected]. Topics covered include ministering to residents who are grieving, reaching beyond the limitations of dementia, ministering to residents who are near Heaven’s door and helping them take hold of Jesus’ hand.

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Feeling Stuck in the midst of a problem and confused as to what to do next or just wanting to make a change in your life to live better? Counseling with Greg Nelson, MS, Licensed Psychologist, is available at Hosanna on two Fridays a month. Call the church office 507.388.1766 for further details or schedule an appointment.

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CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY: Is looking for un-decorated Christmas trees to display during December. They would like an 8 or 9 ft. tree and (2) 6 ft. trees. Also, if anybody has extra whitelights to help decorate the area would be wonderful, please call Barb Lamson at 507.388.6543.

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HOSANNA ANNOUNCEMENTS

VINE FAITH IN ACTION’s Capital Campaign, Aging to the Max. Hot Rods and Poodle Skirts, a 50’s Revue. November 9 &10 at 7:30 pm; Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. Second St. Mankato. Featuring beloved songs and delightful comedy that keeps audiences rolling with laughter when they are not humming along to the pop hits of the 1950’s. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased at the VINE office, Summit Center, VINE Home Thrift Store, or by phone. Call Kayley at 507.387.1666 for more information or visit agingtothemax.com.

I.CARE-GIVING MINISTRIES GriefShare—(Thank you note from a GriefShare recipient) I found that attending GriefShare at Hosanna after the death of my daughter Heather was very beneficial for me. It felt good to be in the presence of others who were also dealing with the death of a loved one as we had a common bond. Jackie and Doug were excellent factilitators and I made some good friends after taking the course. I think taking GriefShare is a MUST after experiencing the death of a loved one. Claudia Johnson

Stephens Ministry—(Thank you note from a Stephens Minister recipient.) Stephens Ministry has been a blessing to me. I have a major depressive disorder. It has a lot of hills and valleys. When I am in these valleys my Stephen Ministry person has been there for me with a spiritual side to my care. This is care that I would not have with my traditional health care. God has used these people in my life to give me support and I want to thank them. Sandara Fakler

II. SPIRITUAL GROWTH (Bible Studies) 

A women’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Monday at 6:30 pm. This study is on the book, Max Lucado’s “Cast of Characters” “Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God”.

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A ladies Bible study meets each Tuesday at 9:00 am in the library. We will be studying the book of Peter. All ladies welcome!

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A Beth Moore bookstudy called “Patriarch’s: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” started on Thursday, September 13th at 11:00 am. This fall we will be in the book of Genesis in our worship services, so this study will be additional insight into those heroes of faith. Discover God’s pursuit of relationship with man and explore the blessings, covenant and promises of God along this 11 week journey. Hang on to your camel ~ here we go!

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Big Idea Bible Studies: Sunday mornings, 9:30 am. in Rm U6. Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. with Dave in fellowship hall. Wednesdays, 5:45 pm in the library.

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III. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT THREE STRANDS – All married or engaged couples are welcome to attend every first and third Monday of each month from 6—7:30 pm in the fellowship hall. Childcare will be provided in the nursery. The topic is: “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman (seven lessons). Any questions, contact Sonia Knoff at 507.412.9612 or Sandie Schuette at 507.317.7326.

IV. FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

M.O.S.A.I.C. (Ministry of Single Adults in Christ) This group gets together monthly to enjoy an evening meal together, or at someone’s home to play games, or to go to a Christian concert or event together. “Outrageous Living” is a sub ministry of M.O.S.A.I.C that meets once per month at noon for Bible study or a Christian book study. All singles are welcome! Call Donna for more information at 344.1294.

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ARE YOU A MOP (Mother of a Preschooler)? If you have children, newborn to kindergarten, MOPS is for you! MOPS meets every first and third Tuesday of the month (September 18-May 21) 9-11 am at Hosanna in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare is available as you learn, grow and connect with other moms! For more information, visit out website: mankatomops.blogspot.com or email: [email protected].

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CREATIVE ARTS MINISTRY: Now that we have all finished our summer reading of “Heaven is for Real,” we are planning to get together on Tuesday, October 30 at 6:30 pm and share our thoughts on the book. It should be enlightening and fun.

HOSANNA’S 17TH CANTATA, 2012 Dates of PERFORMANCES: Wed. Dec. 12 @ 7:00 pm. Thurs. Dec. 13 @ 7:00 pm. Sat. Dec. 15 @ 5:30 pm. Sun. Dec. 16 @ 9:00 and 11:00 am. Dates of REHEARSALS: Thursdays from 6:30-7:45 pm. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 & Dec. 6 FINAL REHEARSAL: on. Dec. 10th from 6:15-8:00 pm. (Potluck treats after rehearsal)  Open to all ages! Anyone welcome!

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Camp Omega News 

Mark your calendars for this year’s Camp Omega Appreciation Event. Each year the camp hosts an activity in which appreciation is shown for people who serve. Among the past recipients of this appreciation have been those who serve their country, professional church workers, people who are volunteers, people who serve in missions and this year people who sing in church choirs. To share in the appreciation, you are invited to a Choir Festival on Sunday, November 18th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault from 2:30—4:00 pm. Area church choirs will each be sharing one of their favorite songs, with the afternoon concluding with four mass choir selections. Over 250 choir members from eleven churches are preparing to praise God through their musical talents. FREE supper at the Faribault American Legion. Seating is limited, so if you would like to let those special servants know you appreciate what they do, come to the Choir Festival and then join the members at the Legion. Remember, you must RSVP soon in order to be part of the meal. Call Curt at Camp Omega, 507.685.4266 or email at [email protected] to make reservations.

Hosanna Staff Lead Pastor.................................. Dennis Heiden—[email protected] Pastoral Care ............................... Dan Weise—[email protected] Pastor Emeritus ........................... Gene Glade—[email protected] Vicar............................................. Michael Omtvedt—[email protected] Assistant to the Pastors................ Dave Zellar—[email protected] Vicar/Campus Ministry ................. Darren Scruggs—[email protected] Youth Ministry—Jr./Sr. High ......... Alex Ramerth—[email protected] Adult Ministry ............................... Jo Klein—[email protected] Children’s Ministry ........................ Lynn Javens—[email protected] Children’s Ministry Assistant ........ Mary Cook—[email protected] Nursery Coordinator ..................... Elisa Knoepfel—[email protected] Nursery Assistant ......................... Megin Flitter—[email protected] Director of Music .......................... Cindy Rupp—[email protected] Choir Director(8:00 am worship)... Aileen Bipes—[email protected] Communications Coordinator ....... Jackie Lemke—[email protected] Bookkeeper .................................. Doug Miller Office Manager ............................ Robin Rotchadl—[email protected] Office, Volunteer & Building Coordinator ........... Pam Schultze—[email protected] Office Assistant ............................ Cindy Flitter—[email protected] Audio/Visual ................................. Matt Kotthoff—[email protected] Maintenance ................................ Armond Olson—[email protected] Custodian ..................................... Doug Zernechel—[email protected] Preschool Director........................ Raeane Vogel—[email protected] Wedding Coordinators ................. Gladys Barbeau, Beth Fasnacht & Sheila Heiden

Hosanna’s website: www.hosannamankato.com Phone (507) 388-1766

Page 7 Moms and Dads: Are any of your children attending a Mankato college or university? If so, encourage them to check Hosanna Highland Campus and Community Church, located at 329 Ellis Avenue, Mankato. A free meal is offered for college students at 6 pm on Wednesdays, followed by worship at 7:00 pm. On Sundays, worship times are 10 am and 7 pm. Small groups are forming and recreation events are also planned! Need a quiet getaway for studying? Hosanna Highland has many great places to relax or prepare for the next exam! For more information, please contact: Pastor Monte Meyer 507.420.0617 or Vicar Darren Scruggs 507.382.3981.

REFLECTION FOR THE WEEK Martin Luther – Faith Alone! October 27, 28 & 31, 2012 REST ~ Martin’s parents were strict – as a young child Martin was once beaten by his mother for taking a nut. Martin’s father planned that Martin should become a lawyer and sent him to school at age 4, where his teachers demanded perfection as well. The teaching of the church at the time was that people earned their salvation, so if you wanted to get to heaven you needed to please God through good works. There was no concept of God’s love and grace – only His wrath and judgment. Martin’s parents, teachers, and even God demanded perfection. Martin gave his all but just couldn’t measure up. He was tormented that his best efforts weren’t good enough to receive salvation and he was consumed with terror of dying and ending up in hell. READ & REFLECT ~ DAY 1. Through a series of events Martin sold his law books, joined a monastery, & began teaching at a university. In preparing for his lessons he poured over the Bible. One day he stumbled over some verses that began to open his understanding of the true Gospel message. Read Romans 1:17 and Habakkuk 2:4. Martin realized it isn’t about his righteousness but God’s that we receive by faith. Imagine the freedom Martin experienced as he moved from Law to Gospel in his spiritual understanding! DAY 2 ~The church in Martin’s day taught that Jesus and the saints had done more good works than had been necessary so those ‘extra’ good works were stored up in a heavenly vault, so to speak. People could purchase indulgences, pieces of paper with an official seal, which sort of bought those extra good works, which then could be applied toward themselves or toward their loved ones who had already died and were waiting in purgatory to be released into heaven. Martin realized that this practice had no Biblical support. Read Romans 3:21-24 and Galatians 2:16 as if you were Martin reading them for the first time. DAY 3 ~ Read Ephesians 2: 8-9. The church had lost the biblical understanding of salvation. Apart from Jesus, the law of God crushes us. Martin began to see that God is loving and gracious, not vengeful. He discovered in Scripture that we are saved by grace through faith, not through works. Finally Martin received God’s peace as he began to understand the good news of the gospel through Jesus. Martin wanted everyone to understand these same truths and live under grace instead of law. His passionate attempt to reform the church was all about the importance of centering preaching & worship around Jesus. It isn’t about what we do for God but about what He has done & continues to do for us because of His love & grace. DAY 4 ~ Consider reading daily through the Small Catechism as a review. One of Martin Luther’s accomplishments was translating the Bible from Latin into the common German language so that every family could purchase their own Bible and read it together. They were no longer at the mercy of corrupt teaching from the church. Martin wrote the Large and Small Catechisms, categorizing foundational Biblical truths, using Scripture to support each area of teaching. Churches and families today still rely on these tools in teaching adults, youth and children basic spiritual understanding. Thank You, God for the gift of Your Word!! DAY 5 ~ If you have a Lutheran hymnal, look for hymns written by Martin Luther. “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” is one. Read through the words of this great hymn. Consider watching the Martin Luther movie. Excellent! Aren’t you proud to be a Lutheran? I know I am!

QUEST ~ Good & Gracious God, thank You for Your love and grace. Thank You for Jesus who paid the price for our sins, thank You for righteousness through Jesus and for the assurance of eternal life, because of His worthiness, not ours. In His precious name, Amen.