Hosanna Cyberline - March 2, 2007

Here's the announcements for this week:

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

New March Hotline (mailed to homes this week):
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf

Wednesday, Morning Bible Study meets March 14 @ 10:30 AM at Paradise Springs Independent Living, 5600 Cypresswood Dr. The group will not meet at the church that day. Lunch will be provided by Paradise Springs.

March Seniors Outing

Seniors will experience a Wild Safari at their next meeting, Monday, March 12. Meet at Hosanna @ 8:15 AM; depart @ 8:30 AM. Lunch is at a German restaurant; prices start @ $6.95. We will return to Hosanna by 2:30/3:30 PM. Cost: $10 per person + plus lunch. Please sign up and pay Dorothy Petersen by March 7.

From Amber Walker, Family Life Minister:

March is the quiet before the storm. There is not much going on this month, but get ready for April. We will be super busy next month, so enjoy the break.

March 4 - CREW will not meet at the church, but we will go to Dennys during the 9:30 AM Sunday School hour.

March 15 - A table will be set out with lists of VBS items to collect for this summer. We hope to get most of the items needed for crafts and games donated. Please take a look at the list and contribute. Thank you.

Sunday, March 25 - I will meet with confirmation for the last time from 7-8 PM. Something fun is planned for you guys.

Thanks to Sunday School Staff

We had a great meeting last Sunday morning. Akaloo is a success and we will continue this online curriculum next year. Teachers and leaders are doing a great job but need everyone’s help. Every member, with and with out children, please consider teaching a class next year. You will receive as much as you give. Our kids are great, but they need affirming adults who can walk beside them on their faith journey. Speak with Amber.


Coffee Basket for Relay for LifeThe Hosanna Women of the ELCA are putting together a coffee basket for the Humble-Kingwood Cancer Relay for Life.

We need people who are willing to donate small items for the basket which will be auctioned off at the relay.

Interested in donating items? See the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or contact Judy Kresge-Finger: 281-292-1920. All items are needed by March 25th.

Spanish Saturday Evening Worship Hosts Needed Hosts are needed to assist with opening and closing the church, ushering and greeting on Saturdays from 5:30-7:15 PM. About 6-10 people are needed to share this responsibility. Contact Pastor Tart or Cantor Gay.
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Annual Progressive Dinner
March 31 @ 6 PM $7 per person
Sign up in the Narthex or call:
Nerisa McConnell (281-440-5432) or Sue King (281-353-1242)

This just in: Good Friday Golf Tournament has been scheduled for April 6 at Fox Creek near Hempstead, TX. Contact Bob McConnell to sign up and for details.
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A little humor (courtesy of Maureen Kennedy):

Each Friday night after work, Bubba fired up his outdoor grill and cooked a venison steak. But, all of Bubba's neighbors were Catholic and since it was Lent, they couldn't eat meat on Friday.

The aroma from the grilled venison steaks caused such a problem for the Catholic faithful that they spoke with their priest.

The priest came to visit Bubba, and suggested that he become Catholic. After several classes and much study, Bubba attended Mass, and as the priest sprinkled holy water over him, he said, "You were born a Baptist and raised a Baptist, but now you are a Catholic."

Bubba's neighbors were greatly relieved, until Friday night arrived, and the wonderful aroma of grilled venison again filled the neighborhood. The neighbors called the priest who rushed into Bubba's yard clutching a rosary prepared to scold him. But he stopped and watched in amazement.

There stood Bubba, clutching a small bottle of holy water. As he spinkled the grilling meat with the blessed liquid he chanted: "You wuz born a deer, you wuz raised a deer, but now you is a catfish."

Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications
http://www.welcometohosanna.com