From Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications.

A few things that need special attention this weekend before Thanksgiving:

From Kathryn Tart: “Bread of Life Clinic for homeless men is in need of new or used men’s shoes. Please place the men’s shoes in a designated box in the narthex.

Annual Advent Workshop is ths Sunday at 6:30 PM. Cost: $15 per family. Bring cookies to share.

Northwest Assistance Ministries badly needs volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. Just 1 day a month for about 2 hours. Training is provided.

A couple of the ladies in Hosanna's ESL program are available to do babysitting, house cleaning or office cleaning. Look at the Bulletin Board in "This Week at Hosanna" for details.

Sunday, December 3, another important Congregation Meeting at 11 AM worship. There will be food as usual. The agenda includes: 2007 spending priorities, Pastor Tart's summer sabbatical and "For the good of the church" open forum. Come with ideas.

Today was the deadline for December Hotline articles. I plan to have it in the mail this coming Wednesday.

A Little Humor:

A Sunday school teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible, Psalm 23. She gave the youngsters amonth to learn the verse. Little Rick was excited but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line.

On the day the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Rickey was nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know."

Here's the link to This Week at Hosanna" for the rest of the news:
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

And here's the link to the Calendar:
http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/admin/edit_calendar.aspx?list_by=calendar_month&begin_date=11/1/2006&ci=G1H2F0I3G1F0N8N8H2&igd=
Pray for those who grieve. Pray for those who are ill. Pray for the church everywhere. Pray for an end to violence in the Middle East, North Korea and here at home.

Have a good weekend and be safe if your traveling to be with family this next week.
Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications

Hosanna Cyberfline - November 10, 2006

From Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications.
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Georgia and I thank you for all your prayers this past week. She is in some pain yet, but is recovering nicely. The doctor told her to take an extra week to recover fully.
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This weekend we give thanks for the life of Sherry Bergeron, who passed away after battling lung cancer. Her memorial service was Saturday, November 11 @ 10 AM at Hosanna

Coming events of note:
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Sunday, November 12 - Veteran’s Day Service @ 2 PM honoring those who served and those who continure to serve.
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Also Sunday, November 12 - Renewing Worship Introductory Event at Kinsmen Lutheran @ 2-7 PM; An introduction to the new red hymnal from Augsburg-Fortress Publishers. Fee includes your own copy of the hymnal.
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Check the web site calendar for details on everything happening at Hosanna: http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/admin/edit_calendar.aspx?list_by=calendar_month&begin_date=11/1/2006&ci=G1H2F0I3G1F0N8N8H2&igd=
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November Hotline: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
Don't forget to check out the Hosanna Blog for news updates: http://welcometohosanna.blogspot.com/
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Preview "This Week at Hosanna" for more news updates: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf
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Some reminders for our kids (and their parents) from Amber Walker:

CREW Summer Trip
This is a reminder that we need your $50 registration fee for the mission trip to Arizona. Please make a check to Hosanna Youth and get it to Amber. We can not start planning until we know who is going. See Amber for more information. Thanks!
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Jr. High Retreat
We have many youth attending the Jr. High Gathering this weekend. Please pray for their safety. Please include in your prayers: Abby & Anna Brown, Caty & Chelsea Oden, Marquette Henderson, Matt & Mark Moore, CJ Welshons, Jacob Romijn, Laura Greer, Amanda Boethel, Colin Haight, Emma Hartmann, Adrianne Alewine and our sponsors, Mike Black and Valerie Oden.
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Time to Register for Camp 2007
Calling all 1st thru 6th graders. Lutherhill camp registration opens soon. This year they have included a new camp, called Alpha, for kids finishing 1st grade. We are hoping to attend camp July 29-Aug3. If you are interested in signing up go online to www.lutherhill.org on or after Nov. 15th, then please get your registration fee of $85 to Amber. If you have questions email Amber at amber.walker@welcometohosanna.com

Advent Workshop
Sunday, Nov 19th @ 6:30. Cost is $15 per family. Bring a plate of cookies to share. Sign up at the crafts display in the Narthex.
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A couple of want ads from two of the ladies enrolled in Hosanna's ESL program:
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Need housecleaning, office cleaning or a babysitter?
Call Rosa Leon
281-873-5620
and leave message.
Note: Rosa has her green card.

Need housecleaning or a babysitter?
Call Marlin Barrientos
281-288-6258
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Deadline for December Hotline is Friday, November 17. We are asking everyone to submit personal remembrances of Christmases past. Commentaries are also welcome. This is your chance to express yourself.
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Seafarer's Christmas Gift Boxes
The Men of Hosanna are conducting a 30 day fundraiser to pack 80 or more gift boxes. It costs about $26 to cover the cost of the items placed in each box.

Last year Hosanna contributed $1156 and Thrivent matched the first $800. Please pick up a Men of Hosanna Newsletter for more information, along with an envelope if you want to contribute. Questions? Call Bob McConnell 281-440-5432.
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Happy Birthday Hosanna!
On November 16, 1976, 210 people signed a petition to charter and elected the first council of Hosanna Lutheran Church. The people of Hosanna embarked on a new task that would require commitment of time, talent and income sharing, with the goals of sharing God’s word and serving others.
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Texas Lutheran University Vespers

Sunday, December 3: Our annual trip to TLU for their inspirational vespers service. See the TLU website for more information (http://tlu.edu). We will leave at 1 PM and return around 9:30 PM. Contact Pastor Tart if you want to go.
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A LITTLE MILITARY HUMOR IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY:

Having just moved into his new office, a newly promoted colonel was sitting at his desk when a corporal knocked on the door.
Conscious of his new position, the colonel quickly picked up the phone, told the corporal to enter, then said into the phone, "Yes, General, I'll be seeing him this afternoon and I'll pass along your message. In the meantime, thank you for your good wishes, sir."Feeling as though he had sufficiently impressed the young corporal, he asked, "What do you want?""Nothing important, sir," the corporal replied, "I'm just here to hook up your telephone."
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Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications

Hosanna Cyberline - November 4, 2006

From Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications: By necessity I need to keep this message brief.
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As some of you may know, my wife Georgia had hef gall bladder removed Thursday and will be out of action for a few weeks. So I will be doing double (triple?) duty during that time. I will still be coming to the church office to work on newsletters, bulletins, etc. but I may have to shorten my hours. I can get many things done at home. If you need to contact me, please call my cell: 303-564-4778.
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It has been a sad week at Hosanna. At least three members lost parents: Debbie Rohla (her father, Philemon Dickerson), Laura Liggett (her father, Clifton Bennet) and Theresa White (her mother, Marylou Fontana). We grieve with them and this Sunday we will be remembering them and all other saints who have gone to heaven.
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Hosanna Book Discussion Participants: From Nancy Agafetei: Please note. The next Hosanna Book Discussion has been moved up one week earlier – from December 9 to December 2. I hope this will work for everyone.

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From Heda Christ: Thank you trick or treaters for coming to the Hosanna fall festival. We hope you had fun on the hayride and moon walks, enjoyed the pumpkin patch, the games and food, also the parade and trick-o-trunk! 130 + of you attended. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE HALLOWEEN HELPERS WHO MADE THE FESTIVAL POSSIBLE AND ALLOWED US ALL TO HAVE SUCH FUN. Hope to see everyone NEXT year. BOO, from the Board of the Hosanna Women of the ELCA

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Karole Coleman wanted me to pass this message along: Care Team meets this Tuesday @ 7 PM.
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Coming events of note:

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Tomorrow: Saturday, November 4 - Personal Stewardship Seminar at Hosanna, November 4 @ 9:30 AM-3 PM “Is a Piece Missing From Your Financial Peace?" A synod-wide workshop on the connection between faith and financial heath to assist your personal stewardship planning. This pilot seminar is FREE to Houston area Lutheran leaders. Contact Gary Hellner: garyhellner@cs.com to register in advance.

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Next Saturday, November 11 - Texas Thanksgiving @ 6:30 PM (No Turkey, but lots of Chili) For Hosanna adults and their guests • $5 per person. Last chance to sign up. Next Sunday, November 12 - Veteran’s Day Service @ 2 PM honoring those who served and those who continure to serve.
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Also next Sunday, November 12 - Renewing Worship Introductory Event at Kinsmen Lutheran @ 2-7 PM; An introduction to the new red hymnal from Augsburg-Fortress Publishers. Fee includes your own copy of the hymnal. Next Monday, November 13 is the Seniors’ November Trip. They will travel to the 100 year-old three-generation Frerich Farm and Dairy in La Grange. The day includes a guided tour of the farm, animals (milk a cow!) and hay ride. Also meet "Belle," the Blue Bell Ice Cream Cow, observe the making of Texas Jersey Cheese and visit the Gift Shop for a hand-dipped cone of Blue Bell ice cream. Afterward is lunch at Frank's Place on La Grange's Main Street Square. The last stop will be Katy Sweet Confectioners to observe the making of their delicious handmade candies and be treated with samples! Sign up in the North Narthex by Sunday, November 5, or call Cecelia Gabrielson (281-376-2258) by November 9. Cost: $7 ea. for the tours, plus lunch at Frank’s Place.
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Check the web site calendar for details on everything happening at Hosanna: http://www.mychurchevents.com/calendar/admin/edit_calendar.aspx?list_by=calendar_month&begin_date=11/1/2006&ci=G1H2F0I3G1F0N8N8H2&igd=
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November Hotline: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf Don't forget to check out the Hosanna Blog for news updates: http://welcometohosanna.blogspot.com/
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Preview "This Week at Hosanna" for more news updates: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf
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A LITTLE HUMOR:

Old folks are worth a fortune. With silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet and gas in their stomachs.
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Two old men had been best friends for years, and they both live to their early 90's, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit him on his deathbed, and they're reminiscing about their long friendship, when the dying man's friend asks, "Listen, when you die, do me a favor. I want to know if there's baseball in heaven."

The dying man said, "We've been friends for years, this I'll do for you." And then he dies. A couple days later, his surviving friend is sleeping when he hears his friend's voice. The voice says, "I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there's baseball in heaven."

"What's the bad news?"

"The bad news is that you're pitching on Wednesday."
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An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum. "I've just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of heart failure!" the excited scientist exclaimed. To which the curator replied, "Bring him in. We'll check it out." A week later, the amazed curator called the archaeologist. "You were right about the mummy's age and cause of death. How in the world did you know?" "Easy. There was a piece of paper in his hand that said, '10,000 Shekels on Goliath'."


Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications