Hosanna Cyberfline - February 8, 2007

I need to get this out a little earlier this week, so here goes:

Here is the online version of "This Week at Hosanna":
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf.

February Hotline:
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf

Registration of Confirmation Camp at Lutherhill: Deadline is this Sunday! Turn in registration forms and $85 deposits to Bernie Brown.

Note: Deadline for submitting articles for the March Hotline is Friday, February 16.
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Member seeking employment:
Results-oriented professional with more than 20 years experience in commercial credit and collections. Applies strong detail, problem solving, and follow-through skills in the implementation of industry-specific collections.
Looking to secure employment in a stable growing company.
Scott Harris cell: 832-257-1740
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Annual NAM Endowment Fund Golf Tournament
March 12 - Raveneaux Country Club
Call Tanecia Snid, 281-885-4608, for information on sponsorships and registration.
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More people are needed to serve on the Sabbatical Team to plan for this summer when Pastor Tart will be off "recharging his batteries." We need your ideas and input.

Care Team is still asking for volunteers to transport those unable to drive or not on a bus route to Sunday worship services and/or Wednesday morning Bible study.

Amber is ordering special T-shirts for the CREW, in Hot Pink and Turquoise with Lime Green Lettering. Sign up so she knows how many to order.

The Hosanna Craft Fair is Saturday, March 3 to benefit the Mulkey Scholarship Endowment. Booth Fee is $50. VENDORS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS. Contact Beth Chaney: basketlady1960@sbcglobal.net or Amber Walker: amber.walker@welcometohosanna.com

Here are the participating vendors, so far:
Beth Chaney with The Longaberger Company
Jan Stephenson with Petite Creations
Cindy Schoeller with Discovery Toys
Shelley Harrington with Creative Memories
Brenna Taylor with Ignite Energy
Bill Hurley with "It's a Kick Karaoke"
Belinda Rankin with Southern Living at Home
Bethlehem Treasures: Hand carved wooden treasures
Amber Walker - "Personalized Art"
Wendy Romijn - Hand knitted blankets and baby items Christine Estrada with Home Interiors
Annie Searls with Pampered Chef
More to come later.

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The Annual Congregation meeting is this Sunday, February 11 after the 11 AM service. There are some important things to discuss, so hang around. As usual there will be food (lasagna).

Agenda:
Natural Church Development StrategyApproval of 2006 ReportsElection of Voting Members and Alternates to the 2007 Synod AssemblyRatification of AmendmentsFinance ReportFor the Good of the Church
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Another reminder to check out the Grace Matters link on the home page to listen to the weekly 30- minute radio broadcast from the ELCA. You will find live stream, Podcast and MP3 versions. Houston currently has no radio stations carrying this broadcast.

Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is February 21. There will be 2 services that evening: 6:15 and 7:30. The preaching themes for this year's WEDNESDAY Lenten services are from the 5 chapters of the epistle of 1 John. You might want to read it ahead of time as a way of preparation.

February 21 - Two Ash Wednesday Services: 6:15 PM - For families with young children; 7:30 PM with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
The theme of this year’s Lenten Journey is "Crown Him the Lord of Love: A study of 1 John." Note that we are meeting on Wednesdays this year. Schedule is: 5:45 PM Soup Supper, followed by worship @ 7 PM.
Each week Pastor Tart will preach on selected verses from one of the chapters of 1 John. You are invited to read a chapter every week.
► Ash Wednesday, February 21 - “Perfect Love Casts out Fear”
► February 28 - John 1: “Walking in the light of forgiveness”
► March 7 - John 2: “Abiding in love for others”
► March 14 - John 3: “Living out of love”
► March 21 - John 4: “The God of love”
► March 28 - John 5: “The Boldness of love”

NEW... BIBLE STUDY EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6 pm, for anyone unable to make the Wednesday morning Bible Study, or those who teach Sunday School or anyone else who would like to get together and learn some new insights into the word of God. What we study is up to the group. We can start with the readings for the coming Sunday, pick a book, whatever. Just come. Most of you know about the photo resources I have available.

Those are the highlights. Check out the weekly news and the Hosanna Blog on the Hosanna web site for more: http://www.welcometohosanna.com

HOSANNA IS... Start thinking about this. Jeff Hartmann and I will be asking for your thoughts on what Hosanna means to you, what we do best as a community, what brings you here every week, what brought you here in the first place, etc. Jeff will be recording pieces for a DVD; I need your responses for a mailer I'm putting together. IF YOU WANT TO EMAIL YOUR RESPONSES, PLEASE DO. I'M REALLY INTERESTED IN WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY. Thanks in advance for your participation.

A LITTLE HUMOR:

The good old days (that never were):

In my day we couldn't afford shoes, so we wentbarefoot. In winter we had to wrap our feet with barbedwire for traction.In my day, we didn't have rocks. We had to go to downto the creek and wash our clothes by beating them with ourheads.Back in my day, they hadn't invented electricity. Wehad to watch television by candelight.
Then there's this one:
Following the funeral of 94-year-old female parishioner, a pastor noted in the church bulletin that she had left specfic handwritten instructions for her funeral service. The woman, who never married, wrote:

There will be no male pallbearers. They wouldn't take me out when I was alive; I don't want them to take me out when I'm dead."

God's peace to you all this day,
Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications
http://www.welcometohosanna.com