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