Hosanna Cyberfline - August 1, 2008

"Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done." (from Psalm 145)

Announcements for the week of August 3...

1. Thanks to all who donated yarn to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Presently the group has enough yarn, but check with Sonya Tallus regarding future needs.
2. THE KITCHEN HAS A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF DISH TOWELS AND WASH CLOTHS TO USE FOR CLEAN-UP FOLLOWING RECEPTIONS AND FELLOWSHIP FUNCTIONS. PLEASE RETURN OR REPLENISH THE SUPPLY.
3. Sunday, August 24 - Beginning of fall worship schedule: 8, 9:30 and 11 AM; Sunday school/Adult Education @ 9:30 AM.
4. Lutheran Helping Hands Needs Volunteers - Since 1992 Lutheran Helping Hands has been housing patients receiving medical treatment in Houston. It has been a rewarding ministry involving lots of hard work and love. While LHH is financially secure, key people have moved away or moved on with their lives and have not been replaced. At least 6 strong, committed volunteers are needed by September 1 to keep from having to close down apartments as leases expire. Volunteers are needed to ready apartments for the next tenant. This includes cleaning work (i.e., bathtubs, ovens, etc.), checking in patients and some clerical work. Contact Joyce Pavelka, project coordinator: 713-861-6930.
5. Be sure to read "Worship, Wishes & Woes" starting on p. 17 of the August issue of The Lutheran. The article concludes with the sentence: " Is our worship worth crossing the street for." There are some things to think about as we plan for the future.

This Sunday, August 3...

• After 10:45 worship the Alpha, Youngins and Yearlins head to Lutherhill; they will receive a special send-off blessing at the end of the service.
• Adult Education discusses “Black & White in the ELCA,” an article in the August issue of The Lutheran magazine. There is a need for justice!

Family Life News from Amber Walker...

• “It’s not how much one makes but to what purpose one spends.” -Anonymous... Share Save Spend: The choices I make with my money can change the world, an intergenerational Sunday school—ALL AGES WELCOME—with Amber in the Sunday School Opening Room.
• Sunday, August 17—2008 Confirmands meet with Pastor Boldt for a faith talk following 10:45 AM worship. Lunch will be served.
• Saturday, August 23—Confirmation End of Year/Back to School Party at Splashtown @12 PM.
• Staffed Nursery Available Every Sunday Morning— All children 5 and under are welcome. The nursery is across the hallway from the kitchen.
• Sunday school for 2-3 year-olds in the classroom next to the nursery (look for the sign).
• Jennifer Jackowski, Sunday school co-superintendent, is seeking teachers for the upper grade levels for the fall. Speak to her or contact the church office if interested.

Other Items...

• Next Sunday, August 10, Adult Education begins a 7-week study/discussion of "Real Faith for Real Life: Living the Six Marks of discipleship. "This book offers the reader an experience of learning that can influence a lifetime of living as a follower of Jesus. The book is recommended for both personal faith development and congregational faith formation." Books are available from Sue Loudermilk for $10. Outlines prepared by Nancy Agafitei for the recently completed series, "Reclaiming the L Word" can be found on the Hosanna website, on the Learning Center page.
• Friday, August 15 - Deadline for submitting September Hotline articles.
• Saturday August 16 - Next Book Discussion... Title of book: "Consumption, A Novel of the Arctic" by Kevin Patterson, 6–8 PM in Classroom 9/Confirmation Room, at the west end of the building. (Note change of location because of summer AC needs.)
• Sunday, August 24 - Orders for new benches and pavers to remember loved ones due. Please sign up on the back of the welcome insert. See Bob Dejmal for pricing information.
  Saturday, August 23 - Women of the ELCA Cluster Meeting and Bible Study, with a lite breakfast, beginning @ 9:15 AM at Hosanna.
• Be on the look out for details about a day for Scrapbooking at Hosanna. Questions, call Beth Chaney: 281-440-7717.
• Sunday, September 14 - All-Church Family Picnic—First annual Hosanna family picnic following the late worship service. Donations are needed to cover the cost. Place them in the offering plate (payable to: Hosanna Care Team; marked: Church Picnic). Also, help is needed for set-up, tear-down and to serve food. See the sign up on the back of the “welcome” insert. T-shirts for this great family event are on sale in the Narthex outside the Nave.
• This Week at Hosanna for August 3
• July/August Hotline Your weekly reading is John 6
  Continue to wear your name tags every Sunday to help everyone feel at home. If you do not have one, see the form on the back of the welcome insert in the Sunday bulletin. Cost is $2 each.

A little humor...

A pious man celebrated his 105th birthday and suddenly stopped going to church. Alarmed by the old fellow's absence after so many years of faithful attendance the pastor went to see him.

He found him in excellent health, so the pastor asked, "How come after all these years we don't see you at services anymore?"

The old man looked around and lowered his voice. I'll tell you, Pastor," he whispered. "When I got to be 90 I expected God to take me any day. But then I got to be 95, then 100, then 105. So I figured that God is very busy and must have forgotten about me ... and I don't want to remind Him."

Until next week (and yes Georgia, Garrett and I had a wonderful vacation in Colorado), Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Parish Communications