"You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” (Psalm 16)

This Sunday, March 30 (Second Sunday of Easter)...

• We say goodbye to Pastor Bill and Kathleen Schwertlich who have graced us with his presence over these past months. You are invited to ome to the south narthex for refreshments and to bid them farewell. Thanks and God’ speed as they move on to St. Paul Lutheran in Rosenberg. (Pastor Bill will continue to facilitate our Wednesday morning Bible study through the end of April.)
• Also this Sunday, we welcome Bailey Lynn Barlow into the priesthood of believers through the sacrament of Holy Baptism.
• This Sunday is also the Senior/Parent Banquet for all graduating seniors and their parents at New Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri City

The Week Ahead...

• Tuesday, April 1—Seniors Outing to Lutherhill at LaGrange. It's bluebonnet time! Also see Lutherhill's updated facilities. It's more than just a children's camp now. They will prepare a special meal. Total cost is $11.50. See Dorothy Petersen.
• Saturday, April 5—Inreach Team meets @ 9-10 AMSaturday, April 5—Women's Day Retreat on Spirituality at the Kaiserhof in Tomball from 10 AM to 7 PM.
• Sunday, April 6—Congregation Meeting @ 12:30 PM

Looking further into the future... (*new or changed item)

• Saturday, April 12—Inquirer's Retreat, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Lunch will be served. Contact Nita Auer for information.
• Saturday, April 19—Hosanna Women of the ELCA Annual Spring Fling @ 9-11 AM: General meeting, entertainment, speaker and a delicious brunch prepared and served by the Men of Hosanna.
• Saturday, April 19—Progressive Dinner @ 6-10 PM. Cost: $6.00. Sign up in the north narthex. All adults and guests are welcome. Friday, April 25 @ 8 AM—7th Annual Lutherhill Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club, Cypress, TX. All entries must be submitted by April 21. Entry forms are available in the south entrance area. Also go to http://www.lutherhill.org
• * Saturday, April 26—Annual Garage Sale to benefit Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). Bring items to Hosanna beginning Wednesday, April 23. Sign up to help on the back of the green "welcome" insert.
• Sunday, April 27—Hosanna Choir will perform Vivaldi's Gloria. Note: there will be ONE worship service @10 AM, with Sunday School @ 9-9:45 AM (no Adult Education)
• Sunday, May 4—Council Meeting.* Saturday, May 10—Hosanna Book Discussion @ 6 PM in the Hosanna Conference Room. Several of you let me know that the book we hoped to discuss at this session ("Consumption", by Kevin Patterson) will not be available in paperback until later this summer. Therefore we will reconsider it this fall.
• In the meantime, I think we might have a good discussion if we read a variety of books on the topic of polio, then shared our experiences. Here are a few suggestions. Choose one or more, or another book on the topic:"We Are All Welcome Here" by Elizabeth Berg. This novel, set in Tupelo Mississippi in 1964, traces the struggles of a mother with polio, her black caregiver, and her 14-year-old daughter in a small town impacted by th Civil Rights movement."Polio: an American Story" by David Oshinsky. This is the Pulitzer-Prize winning true story of the terror of the polio epidemic in the 1950's, and the race for a cure."Blue" by Joyce Hostetter. In this young adult novel, a 13-year old girl has to head the family when her father goes off to war in 1944. Her troubles escalate as her young brother dies from polio, and then she herself contracts the disease."Upside of the Downside" by Kent Kloepping. True stories that help us understand the challenges faced by those with physical limitations, and give us insight into the "upside of the downside". --Nancy Agafitei
• Sunday, June 8—Congregation Meeting with Election of Officers, followed by Congregation picnic. The council is extending an invitation to anyone to coordinate the food, games and other necessary tasks. Contact Jeff Hartmann if you can help.

Other Items...

• Link to This Week at Hosanna for March 30: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf
• Link to the April 2008 Hotline: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
• Your weekly reading is Matthew 18: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2018;&version=31;

A Little Humor…

Three people died and are standing at the pearly gates of heaven. St. Peter tells them that they can enter the gates if they can answer one simple question. Peter asks the first person, "What is Easter?"
He replies, "Oh, that's easy! It's the holiday in November when everyone gets together, eats turkey, and are thankful..."
"Wrong!," replies Peter, and proceeds to ask the second person the same question, "What is Easter?"
The second one replies, "Easter is the holiday in December when we put up a nice tree, exchange presents, and celebrate the birth of Jesus."
Peter looks at the second person, shakes his head in disgust, tells her she's wrong, and then peers over his glasses at the third person and asks, "What is Easter?"
The third person smiles confidently and looks Peter directly in the eyes, "Easter is a Christian holiday that coincides with the Jewish celebration of Passover. Jesus and his disciples were eating at the last supper and Jesus was later deceived and turned over to the Romans by one of his disciples. "The Romans took him to be crucified and he was stabbed in the side, made to wear a crown of thorns, and was hung on a cross with nails through his hands. He was buried in a nearby cave which was sealed off by a large boulder." St. Peter smiles broadly with delight. Then he continues, "Every year the boulder is moved aside so that Jesus can come out...and, if he sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter."

"I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.” (Psalm 118)

A note from IHN Coordinator Nickie Brooks: Thanks to everyone for making our four guest families feel at home by preparing meals, setting up the rooms and being a welcoming presence during the week.

Reminder about the remaining worship services other events Friday and Saturday:

• March 21—Good Friday Sevice @ 7:30 PM (second day of the Triduum or "Three Days"
• March 22—Easter Egg Hunt @ 10:30 AM, Confirmation rehearses for Easter Vigil @ 11 AM, Easter Vigil @ 7:30 PM (third day of the Triduum)

Call Committee Update:

As of March 4th, we had completed five in-person interviews. As of March 11, we have it narrowed down to two very strong candidates. There is a small chance that we may be able to present the final candidate during the congregational meeting on April 6th. If not, we will probably schedule a special congregational meeting either later in April or early May. —Jay Rohla

This Sunday, March 23 (Easter Sunday/Resurrection of Our Lord)...

• All children are asked to bring a flower on Easter morning to put on the Easter cross.
• Pancake breakfast served beginning @ 8 AM; Festival services @ 8, 9:30, 11 AM

The Week Ahead...

• March 26—Bible Study @ 10 AMMarch 29—You are invited to attend a baby shower for Angela Martin hosted by the Hosanna Women of the ELCA @ 3PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served; Questions or RSVP, contact Heda Christ 281-440-7321.

Looking further into the future... (* indicates a new or changed event)

• Sunday, March 30—Senior/Parent Banquet at New Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri City. We are calling all graduating seniors and their parents for a night of food, celebration, conversation and the renewing of our baptismal vows together as a community of faith. This will give high school students an opportunity to talk to college students about what it is like to be in college, and parents an opportunity to talk to parents who have gone through this experience. Fajitas will be served. RSVP Michelle Mote by March 16: (281) 499-7611 or michelle@newhopelc.org.
• * Saturday, April 5—Inreach Team meets @ 9-10 AM
• Saturday, April 5—Women's Day Retreat on Spirituality at the Kaiserhof in Tomball from 10 AM to 7 PM.
• Tuesday, April 1—Seniors Outing to Lutherhill at LaGrange. It's bluebonnet time! Also see Lutherhill's updated facilities. It's more than just a children's camp now. They will prepare a special meal. Total cost is $11.50. See Dorothy Petersen.
• Sunday, April 6—Congregation Meeting @ 12:30 PMSaturday, April 12—Inquirer's Retreat, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Lunch will be served. Contact Nita Auer for information.
• Saturday, April 19—Hosanna Women of the ELCA Annual Spring Fling @ 9-11 AM: General meeting, entertainment, speaker and a delicious brunch prepared and served by the Men of Hosanna.
• * Saturday, April 19—Progressive Dinner @ 6 PM
• Friday, April 25 @ 8 AM—7th Annual Lutherhill Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club, Cypress, TX. All entries must be submitted by April 21. Entry forms are available in the south entrance area. Also go to http://www.lutherhill.org
• * Sunday, April 27—Hosanna Choir will perform Vivaldi's Gloria. Note: there will be ONE worship service @10 AM, with Sunday School @ 9-9:45 AM (no Adult Education
• Saturday, May 3—Annual Garage Sale to benefit Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM).
• Sunday, May 4—Council Meeting.Sunday, June 8—Congregation Meeting with Election of Officers, followed by Congregation picnic. The council is extending an invitation to anyone to coordinate the food, games and other necessary tasks. Contact Jeff Hartmann if you can help.

Other Items...

• Save your egg cartons! Adrianne Alewine requests all your empty egg cartons. Call 281-821-6323. Link to This Week at Hosanna for March 23:
• http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf Link to the March 2008 Hotline:
• http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
• Your weekly reading is Matthew 17: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2017&version=31

Easter Quiz

How the Easter events are recorded in the gospels...

1. Was there a guard at the tomb? a. Yes. MT 27:62-66 b. Apparently not. MK 15:42-16:8, LK 23:50-56, JN 19:38-42c. No guard. The women were planning to anoint the body with spices. MK 16:1-3, LK 24:1

2. Why did the woman/women come to the tomb? a. To anoint the body with spices. MK 16:1-2; LK 24:1b. Just to look. MT 28:1; JN 20:1

3. When did the women obtain the spices? a. On Friday before sunset. LK 23:54-56; 24:1b. After sunset on Saturday. MK 16:1

4. How many and who were the first visitors to the tomb? a. 2: Mary Magdalene & the other Mary. MT 28:1 b. 3: Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, & Salome. MK 16:1c. 5 or more: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women. LK 23:55-24:1, 24:10d. Only 1: Mary Magdalene. JN 20:1

5. What time of day was it when the first visitor(s) arrived. a. Toward dawn. MT 28:1b. After sunrise. MK 16:2c. Early dawn. LK 24:1d.

6. Was there a stone over the entrance to the tomb when the first visitor(s) arrived? a. Yes. It was rolled away later. MT 28:1-2b. No. It had already been rolled or taken away. MK 16:4, LK 24:2, JN 20:1

7. Was there an earthquake? a. Yes. MT 28:2b. Apparently not. MK 16:5, LK 24:2-4, JN 20:12

8. Who else was at the tomb? a. 1 angel who rolled back the stone and then sat on it. MT 28:2b. 1 young man sitting inside the tomb. MK 16:5c. 2 or more men suddenly appear standing inside the tomb. LK 24:2-4d. 2 angels sitting inside the tomb. JN 20:12

9. What did the visitor(s) do immediately thereafter? a. Ran to tell the disciples. MT 28:8b. Said nothing to anyone. MK 16:8c. Told the eleven & all the rest. LK 24:9d. The disciples returned home, Mary remained outside weeping. JN 20:10-11

10. Where were the disciples to first see Jesus? a. In Galilee. MK 16:7; MT 28:7,10,16b. In Jerusalem. MK 16:14; LK 24:33, 36; JN 20:19; AC 1:4

11. By whom were the disciples told that they would meet the risen Jesus in Galilee? a. By the women, who had been told by an angel of the Lord, then by Jesus himself after the Resurrection. MT 28:7-10; MK 16:7b. By Jesus himself, before the Crucifixion. MK 26:32

12. Where was Jesus' very first post-Resurrection appearance? a. Fairly near the tomb. MT 28:8-9 b. In the vicinity of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. LK 24:13-15c. Just outside the tomb. JN 20:13-14

13. To whom did the risen Jesus first appear? a. Mary Magdalene alone. JN 20:14; MK 16:9b. Cleopas and another disciple. LK 24:13, 15, 18c. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. MT 28:1, 9d. Cephas (Peter) alone. 1CO 15:4-5; LK 24:34

14. What was the order of post-Resurrection appearances? a. Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, the eleven. MT 28:1-18b. Mary Magdalene, two others, the eleven. MK 16:9-14c. Two, Simon (Peter?), the eleven. LK 24:15-36d. Mary Magdalene, the disciples without Thomas, the disciples with Thomas, then the eleven again. JN 20:14-21:1e. Cephas (Peter?), the twelve (?--one disciple was dead), 500+ brethren (120 in AC 1:15), James, all the Apostles, Paul. 1CO 15:5-8

15. Did the risen Jesus want to be touched? a. No. JN 20:17b. Yes. JN 20:27c. Did not mind being touched. MT 28:9-10

A Little Humor…

A pastor was speaking to a group of second-graders about the resurrection of Jesus when one student asked, "What did Jesus say right after He came out of the grave?"
The pastor explained that the Gospels do not tell us what He said.
The hand of one little girl shot up. "I know what He said: He said, 'Tah-dah!'"

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One Easter Sunday morning as the pastor was preaching a children's sermon, he reached into his bag of props and pulled out an egg. He pointed at the egg and asked the children, "What's in here?" "I know, I know!" a little boy exclaimed, "pantyhose!"

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Reasons to Celebrate Easter

You absolutely love the movie, "The Ten Commandments".
You look really, really good in yellow.
You just went on a low cholesterol diet and didn't want to waste all those eggs in the fridge.
You figure any Holiday that starts with a "Good Friday" can't be all bad.
You love to bite the heads off chocolate bunnies.
You have this bunny suit you love to wear, but are too insecure to wear it without a reason.
You figured since Jesus went to all THAT trouble to make it to the first Easter, you'll give it a shot.
As a Christian you celebrate the resurrection every other day, why not Easter too?

Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Communications

Hosanna Cyberfline - March 14, 2007

"My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.” (Psalm 31)

This week we grieve with Russ and Amber Walker over the loss of Russ's mother, Bethan, who passed away last Monday (3/10)

Call Committee Update: As of March 4, we had completed five in-person interviews. One week later, March 11, we have it narrowed down to two very strong candidates. There is a small chance that we may be able to present the final candidate during the congregational meeting on April 6th. If not, we will probably schedule a special congregational meeting either later in April or early May. —Jay Rohla

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 15, Women of the ELCA San Jacinto Cluster Meeting @ 9:15 AM. Registration at Kinsmen Lutheran Church 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77066.

Also tomorrow... Deadline for submitting articles for the April Hotline.

A special note of thanks from IHN Coordinator Nickie Brooks: Thanks to everyone for making our guest families feel welcome by preparing meals, setting up the rooms and being a welcoming presence during the week.

This Sunday, March 16 (Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion/Begining of Holy Week)...

• Please bring a bag of individually wrapped candy for the Easter egg hunt and place it in the basket by the NAM pantry in the narthex. Confimation class will fill eggs during Sunday School this Sunday (Palm Sunday).
• March 16—Sunday of the Passion - Worship services @ 8, 9:30, 11 AM; Sunday School will hold a Passover Seder @ 9:30 AM. This Sunday also marks the beginning of IHN Week at Hosanna. Additionally, the Mission of the Month "Noisy Offering" for Lutherhill Campership Fund takes place this Sunday.

The Week Ahead (Holy Week)...

• March 18—Spring Break Roller Skating for children and adults of all ages @ 12 – 4 PM at Skate Champions Rollerworld, 5504 Fellowship Lane in Spring, Contact Debbie Rohla for information
• March 19—Bible Study @ 10 AM
• March 20—Maundy Thursday - Services @ 6:15 (Family) and 7:30 PM; This is the first day of the Triduum (Latin, "three days") which begins the evening of Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday and concludes the eve of Easter Sunday.
• March 21—Men of Hosanna Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Creek near Brenham, starting @ 8 AM. Cost for golf and barbeque lunch is $42 per person. Sign-up poster in the North Narthex. Deadline to sign-up and pay fees is Palm Sunday March 16, 2008. See Bob McConnell.
• March 21—Prayer Shawl Group meets @ 1 PM. Anyone who enjoys knitting, quilting or crocheting is welcome.
• March 21—Good Friday Sevice @ 7:30 PM (second day of the Triduum)
  March 22—Easter Egg Hunt @ 10:30 AM, Confirmation rehearsal @ 11 AM, Easter Vigil @ 7:30 PM (third day of the Triduum)
• March 23—Easter, Resurrection of our Lord - Pancake breakfast served beginning @ 8 AM; Festival services @ 8, 9:30, 11 AM

Looking further into the future...

• Saturday, March 29—You are invited to attend a baby shower for Angela Martin hosted by the Hosanna Women of the ELCA @ 3PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served; Questions or RSVP, contact Heda Christ.
• New item: Sunday, March 30—Senior/Parent Banquet at New Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri City. We are calling all graduating seniors and their parents for a night of food, celebration, conversation and the renewing of our baptismal vows together as a community of faith. This will give high school students an opportunity to talk to college students about what it is like to be in college, and parents an opportunity to talk to parents who have gone through this experience. Fajitas will be served. RSVP Michelle Mote by March 16: (281) 499-7611 or michelle@newhopelc.org.
• Saturday, April 5—Women's Day Retreat on Spirituality at the Kaiserhof in Tomball from 10 AM to 7 PM.
• New item: Tuesday, April 1—Seniors Outing to Lutherhill at LaGrange. It's bluebonnet time! Also see Lutherhill's updated facilities. It's more than just a children's camp now. They will prepare a special meal. Total cost is $11.50. See Dorothy Petersen.
• Sunday, April 6—Congregation Meeting @ 12:30 PM
  Saturday, April 12—Inquirer's Retreat, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Lunch will be served. Contact Nita Auer for information.
• Saturday, April 12—Progressive Dinner
• Saturday, April 19—Hosanna Women of the ELCA Annual Spring Fling @ 9-11 AM: General meeting, entertainment, speaker and a delicious brunch prepared and served by the Men of Hosanna.
• Friday, April 25 @ 8 AM—7th Annual Lutherhill Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club, Cypress, TX. All entries must be submitted by April 21. Entry forms are available in the south entrance area. Also go to http://www.lutherhill.org
  Saturday, April 26—Annual Garage Sale to benefit Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). This is a change from the previously announced date.
• Sunday, April 27—Hosanna Choir will perform Vivaldi's Gloria.
• Sunday, May 4—Council Meeting.
• Sunday, June 8—Congregation Meeting with Election of Officers followed by congregation Picnic. The council is extending an invitation to anyone to coordinate the food, games and other necessary tasks. Contact Jeff Hartmann if you can help.

Other Items...

• Link to This Week at Hosanna for March 16: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf
• Link to the March 2008 Hotline: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
• Your weekly reading is Matthew 16: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2016;&version=31;
• Jesus predicts his death (appropriate for Holy Week, although the gospel lesson for Palm Sunday is Matthew 26:14—27:66)

Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Test your knowledge of that day's events, recorded in the four Gospels. Is each of these statements true or false?

1. According to the Gospels, the people waved palm branches when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
2. The date of Jesus' triumphal entry—five days before Passover—was a special Jewish holiday.
3. By their actions, the people were publicly proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah.
4. The fact that Jesus rode a donkey portrayed him as a warrior king.
5. The word "Hosanna!" shouted by the people meant "Praise the Lord!"
6. The route Jesus chose for his triumphal entry was down the side of Mount Zion.
7. When the people spread branches and garments in Jesus' path it was to pay him honor.
8. The shouts of "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" were words from a Jewish hymn.

Answers:

1. False (Matt. 21:6, Mark 11:8, Luke 19:36, John 12:13). None of the four Gospels say the people "waved" branches but that they spread garments and branches in Jesus' path. Only John mentions palm branches, a tree not native to Jerusalem.
2. True. It was the day that each Israelite family chose the lamb to sacrifice for Passover on the tenth day of the month. As the people shouted "Hosanna," they didn't realize they were choosing the Lamb of God as their sacrifice.
3. True. When Solomon was anointed king, he rode into the city on a mule, to the shouts and praises of the people (1 Kings 1:43-45). Zechariah prophesied the Messiah would arrive the same way "gentle and riding on a donkey" (Zech. 9:9).
4. False. Conquering kings would ride war horses; the donkey symbolized peace and humility (Zech. 9:9, 10). Jesus' entry was a stark contrast to the war-like Romans, whose military presence was very visible.
5. False. The Hebrew word Halleluia means "praise the Lord;" Hosanna means "save us!" or "save!" The Palm Sunday crowd falsely assumed that Jesus would bring political liberation.
6. False.The route from Bethphage and Bethany took Jesus over the Mount of Olives offering him an excellent view westward of Jerusalem. According to Zechariah 14:4, Jesus will again stand on the Mount of Olives at his second coming.
7. True. The people boldly declared that Jesus was their king, an accusation eventually written by Pontius Pilate on the placard above his cross stating his "crime." It was common in Bible times to spread garments in the path of princes and kings, especially at their coronation (see 2 Kings 9:13).
8. True. The phrases "Hosanna" and "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" come from Psalm 118: 25-26, one of the "Hallel" or praise psalms (113-118) used every Passover. These Jewish hymns would be as familiar to the Jewish people as Christmas carols are to Christians.

A Little Humor…

It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter.

When the family returned home, they were carrying palm fronds.

Johnny asked them what they were for.

"People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his father told him.

"Wouldn't you know it," Johnny fumed, "the one Sunday I don't go and he shows up."

Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Communications

Hosanna Cyberfline - March 7, 2008

"But with you there is forgiveness.” (Psalm 130)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS WEEKEND. DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO BED SATURDAY NIGHT!!!

This Sunday, March 9...

Please bring a bag of individually wrapped candy for the Easter egg hunt and place it in the box in the narthex. Confimation class will fill eggs during Sunday School next Sunday (Palm Sunday).

The CREW would like to thank the congregation for it's incredible support. We have been working hard and it shows. Remember you may join us on March 30 at 7:30 PM at Willowbrook for the final construction of the Taj Mahal. The 2000 cans used will be donated to NAM 's food pantry for the SOS campaign.

The Week Ahead...

Wednesday, March 12—Bible Study @ 10 AM; Soup Supper @ 6 PM and Lenten Service @ 6:45 PM (The last in the series on the Shadows of the Cross) Thanks to everyone who furnished soup, veggies, salads, desserts and drinks. As usual it was all good.

Saturday, March 15—Hosanna Book Discussion @ 6 PM

Saturday, March 15—Deadline for submitting articles for the April Hotline.

Next Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Several important things take place:

March 16—Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion - Worship services @ 8, 9:30, 11 AM; Sunday School will hold a Passover Seder @ 9:30 AM. All are welcome to attend, but PLEASE RSVP to Dolores Jaramillo 281-444-8864 (W) or 281-444-4288 (H).

March 16—March 23 - IHN Week at Hosanna (Don't forget to sign-up on the back of the green "Welcome" insert in this Sunday's bulletin. You can also call Nickie Brooks 281-288-6370.)

March 16—Mission of the Month "Noisy Offering" for Lutherhill Campership Fund
Coming Soon...

March 18—Spring Break Roller Skating for children and adults of all ages @ 12 – 4 PM at Skate Champions Rollerworld, 5504 Fellowship Lane in Spring, Contact Debbie Rohla for information

March 20—Maundy Thursday - Services @ 6:15 (Family) and 7:30 PM; the first day of the Triduum (Latin, "three days") which begins the evening of Holy Thursday/Maundy Thursday and concludes the eve of Easter Sunday.)

March 21—Men of Hosanna Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Creek near Brenham, starting @ 8 AM. Cost for golf and barbeque lunch is $42 per person. Sign-up poster in the North Narthex. Deadline to sign-up and pay fees is Palm Sunday March 16, 2008. See Bob McConnell.

March 21—Prayer Shawl Group meets @ 1 PM. Anyone who enjoys knitting, quilting or crocheting is welcome.

March 21—Good Friday Sevice @ 7:30 PM (second day of the Triduum)

March 22—Easter Egg Hunt @ 10:30 AM, Confirmation rehearsal @ 11 AM, Easter Vigil @ 7:30 PM (third day of the Triduum)

March 23—Easter, Resurrection of our Lord - Pancake breakfast served beginning @ 8 AM; Festival services @ 8, 9:30, 11 AM
As was pointed out in a recent email from Marlo Petersen: Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (March 20).
The dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar used by the Hebrew people to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare.
This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! Only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!).
Looking further into the future...

Saturday, March 29—You are invited to attend a baby shower for Angela Martin hosted by the Hosanna Women of the ELCA @ 3PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served; Questions or RSVP, contact Heda Christ 281-440-7321.

New item: Sunday, March 30—Senior/Parent Banquet at New Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri City. We are calling all graduating seniors and their parents for a night of food, celebration, conversation and the renewing of our baptismal vows together as a community of faith. This will give high school students an opportunity to talk to college students about what it is like to be in college, and parents an opportunity to talk to parents who have gone through this experience. Fajitas will be served. RSVP Michelle Mote by March 16: (281) 499-7611 or michelle@newhopelc.org.

Saturday, April 5—Women's Day Retreat on Spirituality at the Kaiserhof in Tomball from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Sunday, April 6—Congregation Meeting @ 12:30 PM

Saturday, April 12—Inquirer's Retreat

Saturday, April 19—Hosanna Women of the ELCA Annual Spring Fling @ 9-11 AM: General meeting, entertainment, speaker and a delicious brunch prepared and served by the Men of Hosanna.

Friday, April 25 @ 8 AM—7th Annual Lutherhill Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club, Cypress, TX. All entries must be submitted by April 21. Entry forms are available in the south entrance area.

Sunday, April 27—Hosanna Choir will perform Vivaldi's Gloria

Saturday, May 3—Annual Garage Sale to benefit Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM).

Sunday, May 4—Council Meeting.

Sunday, June 8—Congregation Meeting with election of officers followed by Congregation picnic. The council is extending an invitation to anyone to coordinate the food, games and other necessary tasks.

Other Items...

Link to This Week at Hosanna for March 9: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/weekly_news.pdf

Link to the March 2008 Hotline: http://www.welcometohosanna.com/monthly_news.pdf
Your weekly reading is Matthew 15: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2015;&version=31; Jesus feeds the 4,000.

A Little Humor…

JESUS' REPORT CARD
Interim Report on student: Yeshua ben Joseph

Religion D
To the question "Who made the world?" persisted in answering 'My
dad'. Claims bible originated from the same source.

History A
Excellent pupil of ancient and religious History.

Social Studies B+
Shows keen interest in social issues.

Mathematics E
Lacks basics. Keeps muttering about 'Three in one' and 'I and the father are one'.

Graphic Communication D
Prefers to draw with a stick in the sand to pencil and paper.

Consumer Education C+
Interesting ideas about alternative life style:
Something about living like sparrows and lilies of the fields...too impractical.

Art Craft B
Obviously has imagination and creativity, a good potter - likes
working with dirt and water.

Material Studies A
Excellent in woodwork section. Obviously receives help and
stimulation at home.

Music/Drama B+
A keen member of the school choir. On occasions can be
frighteningly dramatic.

Community Living A
Keen and interested in all aspects of community.

Physical Education D-
A trouble maker - eg during the learn-to-swim class
insisted on walking across the pool.

Health Classes A
Shows a remarkable aptitude for first aid and knowledge of
the body.

Home Economics A+
This kid really knows how to stretch a loaf of bread and a fish!

CLASS TEACHERS COMMENT:
This boy is seen constantly in the company of the children of publicans and sinners. He needs to be more selective in his choice of friends. Also, he should learn to not wear sandals with the school uniform.



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