Hosanna Cyberfline - October 21, 2007

The LORD will watch over your going out and your coming in, from this time forth forevermore. (From Ps. 121)

A good Friday afternoon/evening to everyone:

Here is the link to This Week at Hosanna for October 21: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

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

This weekend…

• Gulf Coast Lutheran Men in Mission Fall 2007 Gathering Faith Lutheran Church, Bellaire, Saturday, October 20. Keynote presenter with the theme, "Work, Worship & Play-balancing a man's life and keeping Christ at the Center." Cost is $15 per person (includes breakfast and lunch). RSVP: 281.485.1818 or to brian@newlifelutheran.com
• Your help is needed one more time before the new playground is installed. Saturday, October 20 @ 8 AM, please consider giving a couple hours of your time to spread the playground mulch. The playground will be installed the week before the Fall Festival. This should only take a couple of hours. Let’s all pitch in for the greater good.
• Confirmation Sunday is this Sunday, October 21 at 11 AM worship.
• Fall general meeting for the Women of Hosanna is Sunday, October 21 @ 12:30 PM in the library. All women are invited to attend.
• From the Call Committee… CALL PROCESS CONGREGATIONAL SURVEYEACH VOTING MEMBER OF HOSANNA… Please fill out the “Congregation Survey” included with this week’s bulletin. The form is also online http://www.welcometohosanna.com. Click the “Call Process Page” link on the Home Page. Place completed forms in the wooden box on the table by the Sanctuary entrance, or mail them to Hosanna (16526 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77090). Deadline for submitting completed survey forms is Sunday, November 4.

Other News and Coming Soon…

• First, an important notice: The church office received notice of a break-in and fire at Kinsmen Lutheran this past Monday. PLEASE, PLEASE, anyone using the Hosanna facilities for any function…make sure the outside building and room doors are locked before exiting the building.
• New… Weekly Prayer Group meets every Wednesday @ 5:15-5:45 PM in the Library. They will be praying for the men and women in leadership roles who will be facing many decisions that affect the Hosanna church family.
• Status of the Commercial Mowing Fund (CMF): As of September 30, there are adequate funds to pay Tony's Lawn Service through early December. Additional contributions are needed to pay the December and First Quarter 2008 bills. Please remember the CMF in your extra regular and lump sum contributions through the end of the year.
• Thanks to everyone for submitting Hotline articles by the 15th.
• Annual Fall Family Festival, hosted by Hosanna WELCA, is Next Saturday, October 27, 4:30-6:30 PM. Hayride, Costume Parade, Trick or Trunk, Games, Moonwalk, Chappell Hill Sausage and Hot Dogs. Sign up in the Narthex to bring chips, vegetable tray or dessert.
• The return of YMCA Tumbling at Hosanna with Coach LouisTuesday nights @ 5:45-6:30 PM for ages 3-5 years Registration is monthly: $18/month for Facility Members$24/month for Program Members

Some things for November… just a couple weeks away…

• Texas Thanksgiving, a 25-year Hosanna tradition. Saturday, November 10 @ 6-9 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Not your usual celebration with turkey, stuffing, whipped potatoes and gravy, but lots of home-made chili and pie, followed by rounds of Bunco. Cost: $5 per person. Sign up to bring chili or pie. Adults only. Questions? Call Nerisa McConnell (281-440-5432) or Sue King (281-353-1242).
• 6th Annual Veteran’s Day Service Sponsored jointly by Hosanna, Kinsmen and Lord of LifeThis year’s service is at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 3801 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands, Sunday, November 11 @ 2 PM
• Senior’s to Santa’s Wonderland It all starts with a dinner buffet. Then take a hayride through the outdoor lights and displays at Santa’s Wonderland near College Station. After the hayride, tour the Texas-style Christmas village featuring artisans, live shows, musical entertainment, holiday foods and shopping for unique gifts. Watch classic Christmas movies on a giant outdoor screen and enjoy a cozy outdoor fireplace. Friday, November 16 (be at Hosanna by 3 PM); bus leaves @ 3:15 PM and returns to Hosanna around 9:30 PM. Cost: $23 per person.
• Advent Workshop Sunday, November 18 @ 6 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Crafts, food, music and devotions. Cost: $15 per family and a plate of cookies. Sign up in the Narthex. Invite your friends and neighbors.
• Growing to Serve Beyond Hosanna You are cordially invited to an Open House, Sunday November 18, 2-4 PM at Ron and Heda Christ’s house, 703 Romaine LaneCome see what’s being done through Hosanna’s African Initiative, now in its second year of service, providing scholarships for needy High School students. Learn of the work of the Community Based Rehabilitation of the Margwanza Hospital, Tanzania, Africa. Appetizers and drinks served. RSVP to 281 440 7321.
• Save Lids to Save Lives! Hosanna Women of the ELCA (WELCA) is collecting Yoplait lids to help in the fight against breast cancer. Lids must be pink in color, come from the 4 or 6 oz. yogurt containers and have an expiration date of 2007. Be sure to wash the lids and place them in the kitchen under the phone. Deadline is December 16. Questions? Contact Judy Kresge-Finger.
• Used Greeting Card Collection WELCA also is collecting used greeting cards for Leeza's Place, a non-profit organization in Melbourne, Florida, which provides services for patients with Alzheimer's and their care givers. The cards are recycled and made into new cards for a Christmas Bazaar. Deadline for collecting the cards is November 25. Place cards in the kitchen, under the phone. Questions? Contact Judy Kresge.
• Hosanna Book Discussion, Saturday, December 15 @ 6 PM in the Conference Room. The next selection will be the medical thriller Crisis, by Robin Cook.

Family Life notes from Amber Walker...

• “Share, Save, Spend,” Parent-Teen Weekend Getaway at Lutherhill, October 26-27 (See flyer on the table by the Sanctuary for details).
  CREW: Lutheran Youth talk on Sexuality, October 28. For information or questions, contact Amber.
• Coming Reformation Sunday (October 28): a celebration for young and old. Join the kids and Hosanna Brass to celebrate this special day. For more information see Jan Dietzmann.
• Would you like to give a Children’s Talk at Sunday morning worship? See Amber to schedule a day, also for resources.

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 AM This weekly study, led by Pastor Bill, focuses on the lessons for the following Sunday. There’s always hot coffee and treats. Afterward the fellowship continues 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).

A Little Humor

A cop pulled over a car and approached the driver, a nun.
"Why were you only driving 23 miles per hour on the Highway?" He asked.
"Well, the sign said 23 miles per hour," she replied.
"No, that sign said Highway 23. That's not the speed limit," he said. Then, looking at the other nuns in the car, he asked, "Why do they look so shaken up?"
"We just exited Interstate 196," she answered.

Until next week,

Dale Bargmann
Hosanna Parish Communications