Hosanna Cyberfline - June 15, 2007

Good morning/afternoon/evening:

Here is the link to the weekly news for June 17: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Here is the link to the June Hotline, mailed to homes last week:
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
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We continue to mourn the loss of Pastor Tart’s mother. She died Thursday morning. As related in yesterday’s emergency Cyberline, the funeral is Monday @ 11 AM at St. Paul Lutheran in New Braunfels. Please send any cards or memorials to the Tart residence: 5603 Springton Lane, Spring, TX 77379.


Quick feedback needed:

How about 8:15 and 10:30 AM for summer worship service times?

Call the church office ASAP!!! or drop me an email.

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The big item that I want to call everyone’s attention to is that Bishop Blom will meet with ALL the Hosanna family Thursday, June 28 @ 7 PM. He will cover the process for calling a new pastor and answer any questions regarding the procedure. EVERYONE, AND I MEAN EVERYONE, IS INVITED. No one should miss this meeting.
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This just in: Nancy Agafitei informed me that the next Book Discussion has been postponed until July due to scheduling conflicts with some of those who normally attend. The new date will be announced later.
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From Nita Auer: Time to dig your name tags out of mothballs and start wearing them again, not just because we will have an interim pastor, but for visitors as well.
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One more time…
Help is still needed with the IHN, which starts this coming Sunday. Call Nickie Brooks 281-288/-6370
I will serve as evening host (7:00-8:30 PM) on ___ Sun 6/17, ___ Mon 6/18, ___ Tue 6/19, ___ Wed 6/20.
___ Thu 6/21, ___ Fri 6/22, ___ Sat 6/23.
I will help move beds into Hosanna facilities, make up beds and set up rooms following the 11 AM service on Sun 6/17.
I will help with move out on Sun 6/24 at 7 AM.
I will drive the van on Sat 6/23 at 9 AM & 5 PM (need 1 driver)
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Also, I need any and all articles for BOTH the July and August Hotlines submitted ASAP. THE DEADLINE IS TODAY. I’m attempting to work ahead because my wife Georgia and I will be vacationing the last two weeks in July and the first week in August. Also, the “Thoughts that seem important” column that Pastor Tart always wrote will be retained, but I am opening it up to anyone who would like to express themselves. Please email your commentaries to me: dale@welcometohosanna.com
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Summer schedule begins this Sunday, June 17 with worship
@ 8 and 11 AM, fellowship and education hour @ 9:30 AM. Pastor William Schwertlich will be officiating.
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Family Life News:

CREW meets on Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30. Also, trip money is due by July 1 so check your mail for your bill.

Confirmands leave for camp this month. If you would like to drop them a line let me know and I will get you the address.
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Also this Sunday is the Mission of the Month “noisy offering” for “Planting New Congregations.”

Dig into your pockets, pull out any loose change and deposit it in the containers labeled “Planting New Congregations” that the Stewardship Team will have at the back of the church.
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A Little Humor:

Here’s a couple for you this week. (My thanks to Linda Carter for this first one):

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the church foyer staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with small American flags mounted on either side of it.

The seven year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly: "Good morning, Alex."

"Good morning, Pastor, what is this?" he asked the pastor.

The pastor said, "Well, son, it's a memorial plaque to all the young men and women who died in the Service."

Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear, asked:

"Which service, the 8:30 or the 10:45?"
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Here’s a blooper from my desk calendar:

Those hefty N’Awlins gals

“…Later, a tow truck also got stuck in the canal while trying to help two other vehicles, [said spokesman Joe] Pugia, adding that the land was probably unstable because of the recent dry weather. A flatbed truck equipped with wenches rescued all three vehicles in the late afternoon.”

From the New Orleans Times-Picayune

Happy Father's Day to all us fathers.
Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications
dale@welcometohosanna.com