Hosanna Cyberfline - September 28, 2007

Hello again,

Here is the link to This Week at Hosanna: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Here is the link to the new October Hotline:
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God's holy name. (From Ps. 103)

Tomorrow (September 29) is the Fall Clean Up Day. Bring your work clothes, gloves and sunscreen.

Also tomorrow (September 29) is the Installation of Michael Rinehart as Bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the ELCA at Grace Presbyterian Church @ 1 PM.

The Fall Family Festival, hosted by Hosanna WELCA, is Saturday, October 27, 4:30-6:30 PM. See the back of this Sunday’s green “Welcome” sheet to sign up your family and friends.

Faith Journey will host a benefit continental breakfast, next Sunday, October 7, 9-11 AM . A free will offering will be taken to raise funds to support Andrew Greer's eagle scout project, building a secure cabinet for the band to store their instruments.

Hosanna Women of the ELCA officers will be installed this Sunday, September 30 @ 11 AM worship.

Fall general meeting for the Hosanna Women of the ELCA is Sunday, October 21 @ 12:30 PM in the library. All women are invited to attend.

October Seniors' Trip

Treasures from Shanghai
5,000 Years of Chinese Art and Culture
Monday, October 8 Meet at Hosanna @ 9:45 AM;
Bus leaves @ 10 AMCost: $10 /person + Lunch in old China Town
Sign up in the Narthex

Sunday school notes from Amber Walker:

• Thanks to Heda and Jean for teaching the Confirmation and CREW!!!
• Confirmation Banquet will be held Saturday, October 14 @ 5 PM
• Confirmation Sunday is October 21 @ 11 AM worship.
• Hosanna Carolers sing at 11 AM worship this Sunday.
• CREW Bible study continues every Sunday @ 6 PM.
  

Adult Education Opportunities…

• Sunday Adult Education @ 9:30 AM features Luther: Gospel, Law and Reformation by Professor Phillip Cary. This 24-week course is led by Pastor Paul Frerking.
• Wednesday Morning Bible Study @ 10 AMThis weekly study, led by Pastor Bill, focuses on the lessons for the following Sunday. There’s always hot coffee and treats. Afterward the fellowship with an inexpensive (and optional) lunch at a nearby restaurant.
• Monday nights @ 7 PM, weekly, study group continues at the Bargmann residence: 16523 Brightling Lane, in Ella Crossing, just south of Hosanna (less than 5 minutes away). This week: the last of a four-part discussion on the life of Martin Luther: from the Wartburg to his death.

A Little Humor

While touring Israel, two people thought they'd rent a boat and take it across the Sea of Galilee.

"That'll be a hundred dollars," said the man at the boat rental.

"A hundred dollars? That's an outrageous amount!" One of the tourists exclaimed.

"Ah, but this is the lake Jesus walked on," the merchant pointed out.

To which the irritated tourist replied, "For a hundred dollars a boat, I can see why!"

Dale Bargmann Hosanna Lutheran Church Parish Communications

Hosanna Cyberfline - September 14, 2007

A blessed Friday to everyone:

Here is the link to This Week at Hosanna: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Here is the link to the September Hotline (Reminder, September 15 is the deadline to submit articles for the October Hotline):
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf

Lot’s of things happening again this Sunday, September 16

Annual Blessing of the Backpacks - Kids, bring your backpack to any service this Sunday.

Important Congregation Meeting after 11 AM Worship. There will be a Pot Luck beforehand. Bring your favorite dish. The agenda includes, amongst other things, the Call Committee.

Sunday Adult Education continues the series Luther: Gospel, Law and Reformation by Professor Phillip Cary. This 24-week course, led by Pastor Paul Frerking, is a balanced, critical look at Martin Luther. Each one hour session is designed as a 30-minute lecture on DVD, followed by a 30 minute group discussion.

IHN Week begins Sunday. Please make these guests feel at home.

Sunday School teachers needed

Hosanna needs your help! We are looking for 2-3 teachers for the high school and confirmation Sunday school classes. Substitute teachers are also needed!
If you can’t teach every Sunday, consider one or two Sundays per month. Please, this is important.

September Senior’s Group Trip

American Alpaca Farm (near Navasota) Tuesday, September 25. Meet at Hosanna @ 8:15 AM; return by 5 PM. Cost: $5/person plus lunch at Martha’s Bloomers Restaurant, plant nursery and gift shop. Sign up in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Cecelia Gabrielson: 281-3762258.

Attention all men, women and high school golfers.

Time to sign-up for the Hosanna Fall Golf Classic, Saturday October 13. It is an 8 AM shotgun start at the Texas National Golf Course near Willis. Cost per player is $43 which includes free range balls, green fees, golf cart and a hamburger buffet lunch. Sign up in the north narthex. Make checks payable to: Men of Hosanna or give cash to Bob McConnell. Deadline to reserve spots is Sunday, October 7.

A quick update on Kathleen Schwertlich from Pastor Bill:

She came through the surgery just fine. She did not have to the complete hip joint prosthesis reconstruction. The doctor replaced the artificial hip socket. Kathleen is at Hermann Memorial City Hospital, room 617.

"Kathleen and I are so very grateful to all of you who have been kindly thinking of us and praying for us as she goes through this surgery and healing process. Thanks especially to those who have come in person to visit, for phone calls, emails and other expressions of good care and concern. Most of all, thanks for your prayers and other expressions of compassion and love as we take things "one day at a time", now more than ever, the best and most effective way of handling all that comes to us without being dragged down in fear."

A Little Humor…

Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathered them around Him and taught them saying:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
"Blessed are the meek,
Blessed are they that mourn,
Blessed are the merciful,
Blessed are they that thirst after righteousness.
Blessed are you when persecuted, Blessed are you when you suffer, be glad and rejoice for your reward is great in Heaven."

Then Simon Peter said, "Are we supposed to know all this?"
And Andrew said, "So we have to write all this down?"
And James said, "Will we have a test on this?"
And Phillip said, "I don't have any paper."
And Judas said, " How much credit does this give me?"
And Matthew said, "May I go to the bathroom?"
And Bathelomew said, "Do we have to turn this in?"
And Simon said, "May I borrow a pencil?"
And Judas Iscariot said, "What does this have to do with real life?"
And James the Lesser said, "Now what was that again?"

A Pharisee, who was present, asked to see Jesus' lesson plan and inquired of Jesus, "Where are your anticipatory set and objectives in the cognitive domain?"

AND JESUS WEPT!!!!

Dale Bargmann,
dale@welcometohosanna.com
http://www.welcometohosanna.com

Hosanna Cyberfline - September 7, 2007

Hello,

Here is the link to This Week at Hosanna: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Here is the link to the September Hotline (Reminder that September 15 is the deadline for the October Hotline):
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf

This coming Sunday is a big day!

Back to three Worship Services with the return of Faith Journey and the 9:30 AM Contemporary Service.

Rally Day @ 9:30 am. Kids, come meet your teachers!

This is also Camper Sunday. Wear your Lutherhill t-shirt and bring your photos.

CREW Begins with a welcome breakfast that morning @ 9:30 and begins meeting that night from 6-8 PM.

Hosanna WELCA Christmas in September Bake Sale is from 9-12 noon
Support families in need at Christmas by buying goodies.

Sunday Adult Education begins a new series. It's time to learn something new…

Sunday Adult Education @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall features Luther: Gospel, Law and Reformation by professor Phillip Cary. This 24-week course is led by Pastor Paul Frerking.course is a balanced, critical look at Martin Luther. Each one hour session is designed as a 30-minute lecture on DVD, followed by a 30 minute group discussion.

Other items, in no particular order

IHN Week begins NEXT SUNDAY, September 16. Call Nickie Brooks. There is still a need for Evening Hosts, moving beds in, moving out, and driving the van and truck.

Important Congregation Meeting next Sunday after 11 AM Worship. There will be a Pot Luck beforehand, sponsored by Council. Sign up in the Narthex. The agenda includes, amongst other things, the Call Committee.

September Senior’s Group Trip
American Alpaca Farm (near Navasota) Tuesday, September 25. Meet at Hosanna @ 8:15 AM; return by 5 PM. Cost: $5/person plus lunch at Martha’s Bloomers Restaurant, plant nursery and gift shop. Sign up in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Cecelia Gabrielson: 281-376-2258.

Attention all men, women and high school golfers.
Time to sign-up for the Hosanna Fall Golf Classic, Saturday October 13. It is an 8 AM shotgun start at the Texas National Golf Course near Willis, TX.per player is $43 which includes free range balls, green fees, golf cart and a hamburger buffet lunch.Sign-up in the north narthex.checks payable to: Men of Hosanna or give cash to Bob McConnell. Deadline to reserve spots is Sunday, October 7.

You are invited to attend the installation of Michael Rinehart as Bishop of the TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod Saturday, September 29 @ 1 PM, Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Lane (Westheimer at Beltway 8, SW Houston).

Hosanna needs your help! We are looking for 2-3 teachers for the high school and confirmation Sunday School classes. Sunday School can’t run with out you! We are also needing substitute teachers!

Note to anyone laying claim to plants on the church grounds... They need to be dug up no later than September 16, and please take only those plants with orange tags.

A Little Humor...

Just because I'm having one of those frustrating computer days:

In Computer Heaven:

The management is from Intel,
The design and construction is done by Apple,
The marketing is done by Microsoft,
IBM provides the support,
Gateway determines the pricing.

In Computer Hell:
The management is from Apple,
Microsoft does design and construction,
IBM handles the marketing,
The support is from Gateway,
Intel sets the price.

Dale Bargmann,
dale@welcometohosanna.com

http://www.welcometohosanna.com

Hosanna Cyberline - August 31, 2007

Hello from Dale Bargmann.

Here is the link to This Week at Hosanna: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Here is the link to the September Hotline (mailed to homes this week):
http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
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It’s time to come back to Hosanna. Vacation is over. There’s plenty going on and your smiling faces are missed.

Worship service times for this Sunday (last time): 8:15 and 10:30 AM, with Adult Education @ 9:30 AM. Again, thanks to all those who provide treats between services.
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Next Sunday, September 9, is a big day with lot’s going on!

Resume regular schedule: Worship @ 8, 9:30 and 11 AM, with Adult Education and Sunday school @ 9:30 AM.

It’s also Sunday School Rally Day @ 9:30 am. Kids, come meet your teachers!

It’s also Camper Sunday. Wear your Lutherhill t-shirt and bring your photos!

CREW starts up again with a welcome breakfast @ 9:30 AM.

CREW also meets that night from 6-8 PM.

Furthermore, Hosanna Women of the ELCA
Christmas in September Bake Sale
is from 9-12 noon. Please support families in need at Christmas
by buying goodies.
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Urgent appeal from Amber Walker: looking for 2-3 teachers for the high school and confirmation Sunday school classes. Sunday school can’t run with out you! We are also need substitute teachers! Everything is online and easy to use (Akaloo and Here We Stand from Augsburg)
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Sunday Adult Education: A Time to learn…
Adult Education @ 9:30 AM features Luther: Gospel, Law and Reformation by professor Phillip Cary. This 24-week course will be led by Pastor Paul Frerking starting September 9. The course is a balanced, critical look at Martin Luther. Each one hour session is designed as a 30-minute lecture on DVD, followed by a 30 minute group discussion
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Important Congregation Meeting September 16 after
11 AM Worship. There will be a Pot Luck beforehand, sponsored by Council. Sign up in the Narthex.
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Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Volunteers Needed
Please see the green insert to help host our IHN guests here at Hosanna. We are their home for one week, so let's give them a warm Hosanna welcome. Evening and overnight hosts are still needed, also move in and out help and someone to provide lunch ingredients.
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Bernie Brown and Pastor Bill met this week to finalize Confirmation plans. Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, September 19 - Parent/Confirmands Meeting @ 7 PM with Pastor Bill
Wednesday, September 26 - Confirmation Classes begin @ 7-8:30 PM
Sunday, October 14 - Confirmation Rehearsal@ 4 PM
Sunday, October 14 - Confirmation Banquet @ 5 PM
Sunday, October 21 - Confirmation Sunday @ 11 PM Service
Book Discussion
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The Hosanna Book Discussion is open to everyone who enjoys reading and discussing what they have read. The next meeting is this coming Saturday, September 8 @ 6 PM. The book is When the Lion Roars, by DiAnn Mills, and Ms. Mills will be present to discuss her book(s) and sign autographs.
The next book discussion will be Saturday, October 13.

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Interested in a week-night study group?
Every Monday night, the group meets at the home of Dale and Georgia Bargmann, in Ella Crossing (just south of Hosanna): 16523 Brightling Lane. Send Dale Bargmann an email if you would like to come. Currently, we are discussing the life of Martin Luther. No meeting on Labor Day; meet again on the 10th.

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Attention all men, women and high school golfers.
Time to sign-up for the Hosanna Fall Golf Classic, Saturday
October 13. It is an 8 AM shotgun start at the Texas National Golf Course near Willis, TX. Cost per player is $43 which includes free range balls, green fees, golf cart and a hamburger buffet lunch. Sign-up in the north narthex. Make checks payable to: Men of Hosanna or give cash to Bob McConnell. Deadline to reserve a spot is Sunday, October 7.
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A Little Humor

So a five dollar bill walks into a bar and the bartender says, "Hey. This is a singles bar."

A horse walks into a bar and the bartender says, "Why the long face?"

So this anteater walks into a bar and says, I'd like a drink.

"Okay. How about a beer?" says the bartender.

"Noooooooooo,"

"Then how about a gin and tonic?"

"Noooooooooo."

"A martini?"

"Noooooooooo. "

"Hey, listen buddy, if you don't mind me asking, why the long no's?"
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Two atoms are drinking at the bar. Suddenly one says to the other, "I've just lost one of my electrons! And the other says, "Are you positive?"
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How do you drive an engineer completely insane?

Tie him to a chair, stand in front of him, and fold up a road map the wrong way.
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A person walking on a country lane sees a farmer standing in the middle of his farm, doing nothing in particular. The person calls out, "What are you doing in there?"

The farmer replies, "I'm trying to get a Nobel Prize!"

The person asks, "How can you get a Nobel Prize, doing nothing like that?"

And the farmer answers, "I hear they give out Nobel Prizes to people who are out standing in their field."
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Have a fabulous and safe Labor Day,
Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications