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June 2015
The Newsletter of Hosanna Lutheran Church
From the Pastor …
guests. Sunday morning worship is
usually the first contact someone has
with us…let’s make our first impression
a great and long lasting one. How
about parking farther away from the
main entrance on Sunday mornings?
This would free up space in front for
our guests as well as the elderly. Be a
silent greeter! If someone looks lost
offer to help direct him or her with a
smile. If someone you do not recognize
sits near you…introduce yourself by
saying, “Hello, I’m [name].” Do not say,
“You new here?”… Murphy’s law will
then guarantee that you will be
speaking to a Charter Member of
Hosanna who you may never have
met. Instead say, “We’ve never met.”
This will cover both scenarios, and in
the process
process you may have a new
friend! PLEASE! PLEASE…if at any
time you notice an unfamiliar face
sitting alone or standing near the door
by themselves…MAKE Contact! Do not
assume someone else will do it. Every
little bit counts!
Beloved People of God, if we are to be
better at being Ambassadors for Christ
to
o those who enter our doors here at
Hosanna, we need to think hard about
the following:
A Visitor’s Experience: The First 5
Minutes Make All the Difference
For most of us it’s been a long time
since we put ourselves in the place of
a visitor. After a church
church becomes so
familiar it’s hard to even remember
how intimidating it can be to walk
onto the campus of a new church.
“Am I early?” “Am I late?” “Will my
children be comfortable and safe?”
“Will I know what to do in the
service?” “Will there be people here
like me?”
While it is difficult to quantify,
outreach experts believe that visitors
may determine whether they will
return to a church based on the
experience they have in the first five
minutes. This is before they hear the
wonderful choir or praise band
band, see
the multi-media,
media, or experience the
moving sermon.
Peace, Pastor Bret
Does anything stand in the way of
guests having a positive experience
at your church?
Copyright by Outreach Marketing. All
rights reserved. Used by permission
Hosanna is a welcoming congregation,
but that does not mean we should
become slack at being proactive with
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Please keep these names near at
your times of prayer and hold them
before God who knows our every
need:, John Kohn, Rick Dodsworth,
Eloise Kagey, Sherry Ferrell, Molly
Nye, Pat Scarmack, Liberty Carey,
Harry Siebert, Joyce Klinger, Shawn
Garrett, John Keller, Ryan Varnum,
Jonathon Buzzard, Elaine Willey,
Sharon Bauerle, Wanda Quay, Darla
Spring & Family, John Stockdale, and
all those who continue to suffer from
illness. For all those who risk their
lives for the sake of freedom from
oppression especially men and
women in uniform.
We are reminded of entering the long
season of Pentecost June 7 by the green
paraments and banners displayed in the
sanctuary. It continues through November
26th, Thanksgiving with 3 other principal
festivals being observed toward the end of
the period. (Reformation, All Saints Day and
Christ the King Sunday)
Pentecost was the end of a 50-day
period starting with Passover. According to
author David E. O’Brien in Today’s
Handbook for Solving Bible Difficulties, pp.
359-360, “Pentecost was on of 3 great
pilgrim feasts in Judaism…Passover,
Pentecost and Tabernacles. God chose the
Day of Pentecost for the birth of the church
for the same reason He chose Passover for
the crucifixion – because of the meaning it
held for the Jewish people… As the church
was born, it was born in the hearts of people
who would take the Gospel of Jesus back to
villages and cities around their world… the
seed of the modern missions movement…”
Altar Guild’s next meeting is Monday
June 8th at 7pm in the church library with a
baked potato potluck. No meetings are held
in July and August. Please call Donna
Roberts at (740) 927-6857 or Pat Crawford
at (740) 927-6857 for more information..
If you are not presently part of Hosanna’s
prayer team and you would like to join this
ministry, please contact Sandy Bricker at
[email protected] or (740) 9277422. Every time a prayer request is
received, Sandy sends the request to you by
e-mail. You don’t have to contact anyone
else—just pray for the person in need. If
you don’t have access to e-mail, a list will
periodically be mailed to you. Presently there
are 83 of us on the team. We’d love to have
your help in this vital ministry.
The Newsletter Deadline is the third Sunday
of each month.
The “Hosanna Happenings” Sunday
Announcement Page Deadline is every
Wednesday by Noon.
Please email your articles to:
[email protected]
Our Shut-ins:
John Stockdale, Wanda Quay, Kenny King,
Eloise Kagey, and Virginia Leiter
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The Men’s Group is meeting on the first and
third Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm.
Please call Fred Kaufman at (740) 927-1193.
“Gideon” By Priscilla Shirer
It’s that time again ladies…When we
hear the name Gideon, most of us think
about his 300 soldiers or the fleece he laid
out under the evening sky. But Gideon's
story is so much bigger than that—bigger
than any one man and his mark on Israel's
history. Like everything else in the Bible, this
is a story about God and His people. His love
for them, as well as His strength operating in
spite of their weakness—even through their
weakness. And because God's people
includes you and me, Gideon's s tory is also
about us—our lives, our doubts, our
struggles, and our possibilities as believers.
From a state of fear, weakness, and
insecurity, Gideon emerged as Israel's hero,
filled with God's presence and His passion
for deliverance. This study will encourage
you to recognize your weakness as the key
that the Lord gives you to unlock the full
experience of His strength in your life. In
what ways do you feel insufficient? Those
places create the greatest opportunity to
experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of
ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your
weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they
are, given specifically and strategically by
God to unlock the door of God's strength.
Please join me in the 7 week study
starting Monday June 8 through July 20.
We will viewing a DVD and have discussion
starting at 10 am or 6:30 pm each Monday.
Bring a friend with you. The books will cost
$13.00 each. The DVD is being borrowed
from Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church.
If you have questions, please contact
Rhea Mathias [email protected] or 614-3976790.
What would interest Hosanna adults in
attending Sunday School? Would it include
a different time/day schedule or specific
topics or change in format? A survey is
being planned to gain your input. All
opinions are welcome in re-examining this
resource for more participation.
If you are interested in a Fall Women’s
Retreat please talk to Tina Blackburn or
Rhea Mathias about your ideas and notify
them of your interest.
Warmer weather is coming back so if you are
interested in being a part of the Young Adult
planning team please contact Ali at
[email protected] with your ideas
and interests. She is looking for someone to
be the leader on this project so please let her
know if you would be interested.
WELCA GATHER FOR
FAITH AND ACTION:
WELCA Bible Study will be held on
Wednesday June 10th in the Windsor
Room at Amber Park, 401 Hill Rd. N in
Pickerington from 10:00am-12:00pm. It will
be followed by lunch in the dining room at
12:30pm lunch will cost $6.00. Please call
Nancy Sander at (740) 739-8381 to let her
know if you will be attending and/or staying
for lunch that afternoon.
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VBS 2015
What: Games, Music, Bible, Science and more
Who: Four years old to completed 2nd grade
Where: Hosanna Lutheran Church
When: July 20-24
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Time: 9 to Noon
Director: Angie Kennedy
[email protected]
Register now at
Kids' Klub had a wonderful end-of-the
end
the year
picnic. Since it was rainy, we had our
celebration at the church, and a good time
was had by all. We had almost 60 people
people
attend. The children enjoyed jumping in the
bounce house in the sanctuary along with a
variety of other games. Thank you to all of
our families and volunteers for another
successful year!
http://2015.cokesburyvbs.com/HosannaPataskala
Online sign ups available, please sign up
now. We need volunteers and donations,
look for more information in upcoming emails
and newsletters.
Lutheran Memorial
“Confirmation” Summer Camp
Jr. Church:
Jr. Church will begin on Sunday, June 14th
at the late service. In the fall, we hope to
offer it at both services. Jr. Church is where
young children can go to a separate
classroom following the children's sermon for
activities related to the day's service. They
return for communion and the remainder o
of
the service. Look for more information in the
upcoming weeks. Contact Melissa Fettrow if
you are interested in helping at
[email protected] or 740-739-2257.
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June 21st – 26th, 2015
Register online: www.lomocamps.org
Hosanna pays $200 for each camper
Camp is fun with Pastor Bret attending. You
receive many points for attendance.
A big thank you to all of our youth who
participated in our Youth Sunday. We also
appreciated everyone who attended the
worship service in support of our youth and
volunteers. We collected $320.18 in the
Noisy Offering for the National Youth
Gathering this summer. Thank you!
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The youth Sunday School has put together
24 "Chemo Care Kits." Supplies were
purchased through Sunday School offerings
and through donations. Thank you to all who
donated items for this cause. The kits will be
available at the service on May 3 (Youth
Sunday). If you know someone who would
benefit from a kit, please feel to take one.
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Hosanna will be having a Rummage Sale on
June 11th, 12th and 13th, so start looking
through your homes for items you no longer
need. Drop-off times will be May 29th, 6-8
p.m.; May 30th, 10-Noon; May 31st, before
or after church; June 5th 6-8 p.m., June 6th
10-Noon; June 7th before or after church. If
you need to arrange a pick-up, contact
Melissa Fettrow. Furniture, household items,
clothing, holiday items, books, DVDs, kids'
toys, and other miscellaneous treasures are
all welcome. If you have a TV, only flatscreen TVs! Look for the volunteer sign-up
sheet in the narthex. We will need many
volunteers the entire week of June 7th. You
can help in various ways, and even a small
amount of time is appreciated. All of the
proceeds go towards Day Camp. Contact
Melissa Fettrow with questions [email protected] or 740-739-2257.
May 17 will be the final Sunday School class
for this school year. A big thank you goes out
to those who have volunteered with Sunday
School this year: Christine Bricker, Helen
Mock, Sheri Cox, Nancy Imes, Jim Southard,
Fred McLeod, Joan Connors and Seth
Newland.
CARE COMMITTEE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Next Blood drive is scheduled for June
15th. The drive will be held within the church.
Current coordinators, Butch
and Kathy Sims are
resigning this year. Care
Committee is currently
seeking an individual or a
couple who would like to
coordinate the blood drive. We hope to have
the position filled by the Fall of this year.
The Blood Drive is held every eight weeks.
Coordinator(s) responsibilities are available
through contacting, Darlene A Gillenwater,
by email or by phone:
[email protected]; 614-329 -4790. The
position offers a great way to meet your
church and community neighbors.
Day Camp is July 27th through 31st from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Counselors from LOMO lead
the camp each day. Children who have
completed kindergarten through 6th grade
are eligible to attend. We have reserved 50
spots and currently have 45 pre-registered!
Sign up soon! The cost for families is $25
per child. The rest of the money is raised
through the Rummage Sale fundraiser. We
need volunteers to help host the counselors
for dinner one night or help prepare the daily
lunches for all the campers. If you would like
to help, please contact Melissa Fettrow 740-739-2257 or [email protected].
Sunday School Update:
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LARGE COMMUNITY GARDEN
HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH
FREE 12X15 GARDEN PLOTS
Space Limited…call soon to reserve
your spot(s)!
If weather cooperates, we should be ready by mid-May!
Hosanna Lutheran is providing an
opportunity for anyone in the
community to grow fresh produce.
This is part of Hosanna’s
DO SOMETHING!
Contact Ali at (740) 927-3548
927
FAITH ON 8th: Hosanna served another great
nutritional meal at Faith Mission, Sunday, May
3rd. Problems occurred when those who had
signed-up
up to donate food or volunteer
volunteer their time
did not do so. This type of problem has occurred
several times over in the past. Care Committee
will be providing a reminder call to those who
sigh-up
up to donate. We want to thank those who
provided the food and who took time out of th
their
busy day to help work in the Hosanna kitchen
and who served the meal to the hungry at Faith
Mission. Diane Arps, who has served as the
Faith on 8th coordinator for the past twenty years,
is resigning. Care Committee is seeking an
individual or a couple
couple to coordinate the meal
beginning Spring of 2016. Anyone who loves to
coordinate and provide great meals to their
families and/or holiday gatherings qualify!
Coordinator(s) responsibilities are available by
sending an email or placing a phone call to
Darlene A Gillenwater: 614 329 4790 [email protected]
WE LOVE BABIES!
The Do Something Committee would like to
proclaim the month of May “WE LOVE BABIES”
month at Hosanna! We are collecting baby
wipes, diapers, baby soap/shampoo-all
soap/shampoo
those
items for babies that food stamps do not cover
(baby food IS covered and NOT needed). All
donations will go to LEADS. Our goal
goal is to fill the
nursery playpen to capacity! Let’s help sustain
our Licking County babies and families! There is
definitely a great need.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: At the end of June,
Sunday the 26th, the Care Committee will be
setting out the RED box used to collect school
supplies for the upcoming new school year. Just
a reminder for you to enjoy the HOT summer
days as you can!
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, July 31, from 4 to 8 pm. We will be
showing open class cars. If you have a car, or
know someone who has a car to show, come
and register that night. If you just want to have a
fun evening looking at cool cars come join
us…we need spectators, too! There will be
trophies awarded at 8 pm for the cars. Tickets for
raffle prizes will be drawn periodically
periodically during the
evening. Join us for a fun event!
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LEADS DONATIONS:
A Big thank-you
you to each and everyone who
donated food and/or personal items to the
LEADS food pantry from April 28th through
May 12th. Your items were picked up,
counted and stocked on your behalf once a
week.
Some of the items included within your
donations were: candy, canned meats,
fruits, veggies, beans; boxed sideside-dishes of
potatoes, rice and mac/cheese; peanut
butter and jelly; spaghetti sauce and
noodles; Ravioli, cans of soup large and
small; body lotion; shampoo/conditioner;
pencils and pens; kleenex.
For those who stock your generous
donations it is a pleasure to meet some of
the other donators within the community.
One such
ch occasion happened May 12th.
An elderly lady came into the pantry
with a cart filled with dented and marked
markeddown items. When asked for her name and
address so that a thank-you
thank you note could be
sent she stated that Jeannie, the director,
knows her. She also
also stated that she goes
to the store during each month looking for
her special items and delivers once a
month. She also stated she had been
doing so since “way-back-when.”
“way
As a stocker it is noted, on occasion,
that an anonymous note was entered into
the
he notebook of donors. We now know the
donor – Mrs. R, a lovely, kind, and smiling
lady with a generous heart! Thank you ever
so much, your FP representatives
NEW BEGINNINGS
Another month gone by – time really flies
when having fun!
It is fun and a pleasure for your NB
representatives to pick-up
pick up and deliver the
items you so generously donate. Those
who receive the bags at the front desk are
so grateful for your donations. Time and
time again as the donations are taken into
the building
building and opened the first bags
which are holding canisters and instant
coffee bring on the cheers.
Your donation of coffee helps those
who come into the facility day and night, to
settle and focus on their plans for the
future.
All the items you donate such
such as new
blankets and towels; body lotions;
shampoo/conditioner; liquid and bars of
soap; blow dryers and curling irons; note
pads and pencil/pens help comfort those
seeking refuge from domestic violence.
Your generosity provides moments of
peace to those
those who enter the facility day
and night.
We all enjoy a hot cup of coffee, a hot
shower with fragrant soaps and lotions, a
soft warm blanket and a clean towel. All of
these pleasures are amplified by those
escaping a world of pain and frustration.
THANK
THANK YOU! Your NB representatives
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Three-Thirds
Thirds in Three Years
Campaign
The Do Something Committee is at it
again! Kevin Ely, Tina Blackburn’s nephew,
is running in marathons in every state to
support the Free Wheelchair Mission. He will
be here on June 7th at both services to
present information
information about this humanitarian,
faith- based organization. A sneak preview:
Free Wheelchair Mission provides
wheelchairs at no cost to people with
disabilities in developing nations. Their
mission is to provide the transforming gift of
mobility to the physically
physically disabled poor in
developing countries as motivated by Jesus
Christ. Their vision is to be a worldworld-class
provider of mobility, transforming the lives of
100 million people around the world today.
(freewheelchairmission.org)
On May 31st, there will be a video shown that
explains this important mission. Please
carefully consider helping Hosanna purchase
wheelchairs for those that cannot afford
them. One wheelchair costs $77.91. One
wheel is $10.00! We will have wheelchair
collection on Sunday, June 7th. Bring your
change to make a change!!
The 2015 goal for the first third of the parking
lot is $43,000.00. Based on the Quick Books
reports, it shows a total of $10,282.11 as of
the end of March 2015. If Hosanna can
reach the goal of $43,000.00 by the end of
August 2015, it is possible we could start the
work in the early
ear fall. Thank you to all who
have contributed to this worthwhile cause; it
is greatly appreciated. We are continually
accepting donations to the Parking Lot fund.
Please ensure you note how much of your
offering is specifically for the Parking Lot
fund
d so it can be deposited into the correct
account. If you have any questions, feel free
to give me a call: 740-927
927-5541.
Thank you.
Stewardship Chair Person,
Mary Seal
April 2015 April YTD
2015
Total Budgeted Income $22,376 $89,504
Actual Income Received $19,276 $77,183
Below Budget(not
Budget(not good) - $3,100 - $12,321
Service times
are changing
beginning on
June 7th. The
Traditional
Service will
begin at 9:00am
and Contemporary Service will begin at
10:30am.
Total Budgeted
Budgeted Expenses $24,100 $96,400
Actual Expenses Payed $25,018 $93,505
Below Budget YTD(good) $918 - $2,895
Income Received
$19,276 $77,183
Expenses Payed
$25,018 $93,505
Net Position(not
Po
good) - $5,742 - $16,322
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Jason & Tamar Truett
Brent & Wendy Storm
Fred & Cindy Kaufman
Dale & Susan Pugh
Jeff & Kathy Konkler
Bruce & Donna VerWeire
Ted & Sandi Walters
Jason & Cheryl Phillips
Fred & Sue McLeod
Ed & Jackie Roach
Wayne & Susie Zavotka
Matt & Amy Mohler
John & Terrie Baker
Karl & Angela Kennedy
Don & Karen Shollenberger
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There are many dates open for flower donations
throughout the year. Stop by the bulletin board in the
Narthex and sign up today. You will need to make
arrangements with a florist of your choice to order and
have your flowers delivered.
Altar Flowers
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Haylee Cross
Grace Ellis
Rudolf Wiegerig
Pat Scarmack
Georgiann Taylor
Sharon Gwilym
Roger Lansing
Bonnie Babbert
Ruth Mauger
Katie Siebert
Ed Terry
Tim Connor
Ashley Hockstok
Matt Taylor
Lillian Hahn
Matt Konkler
Tom Eitel
Mark Carberry
Cindie Mollenkopf
Sarah Lansing
Cathy Konkler
Patricia Roush
Donna Riegel
Bob Lochmeyer
Bill Steinmetz
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“Like Father, Like Child”
As we celebrate Father’s Day, we likely
see traits in our dads (or other father figures)
that we hope to be known for ourselves:
integrity, gentleness, a great sense of humor,
a love of learning, a humble spirit.
Amy Grant’s song “Father’s Eyes” tells
of a young girl who wants nothing more than
for others to recognize her father – and her
heavenly father – in her. “When people look
inside my life, I want to hear them say, ‘She’s
got her father’s eyes.”
What characteristics of God your Father
are reflected in your eyes, heart and life?
And what godly qualities would you like to
cultivate?
May others see our heavenly Father in
us!
“Fatherly Reflection”
Renowned actor Sidney Poitier once
said, “I Decided in my life that I would do
nothing that did not reflect positively on my
father’s life.” If you’re blessed with a dad you
admire and respect, how would it affect your
life to make such a decision? Would you be
inspired to set sound priorities, live with
integrity, be a positive role model to the
young people you influence? For all of us –
children of the only perfect Father – may our
prayer and intent be:
God, while earthly fathers are a mix of
strengths and flaws, you give yourself to us
as our heavenly Father, wholly loving, kind
and passionate about our best interests.
May we, in turn, seek to reflect positively on
you. May my life spread far and wide your
love, kindness and passion for the best
interests of all, and may others see you in
me. Amen.
“Thank You, Dad”
Thank you for the laughter,
For the good times that we share,
Thanks for always listening,
For trying to be fair.
Thank you for your comfort,
When things are going bad,
Thank you for the shoulder,
To cry on when I’m sad.
This poem’s a reminder that
All my life through,
I’ll be thanking heaven
For a special dad like you.
“Only a Dad”
By: Edgar A. Guest
Only a dad, but he gives his all
To smooth the way for his children small,
Doing, with courage stern and grim,
The deeds that his father did for him.
This is the line that for him I pen,
Only a dad, but the best of men.
“My Hero”
My hero is the quiet type,
No marching bands, no media hype,
But through my eyes its plain to see
A hero, God has sent to me.
With gentle strength and quiet pride,
All self-concern is set aside,
To reach out to his fellow man,
And be there with a helping hand.
“A Father’s Love”
In all that you do, a dad’s love plays a part.
There’s always a place for him deep in your
heart.
And each year that passes, you’re even
more glad,
More grateful and proud just to call him your
dad!
Heroes are a rarity,
A blessing to humanity.
With all they give and all they do,
I’ll bet the thing you never knew,
My hero has always been you.
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NON-PROFIT ORG.
HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCH
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7714 HAZELTON-ETNA ROAD
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PATASKALA OHIO
PATASKALA, OHIO 43062
PERMIT NO. 3
Office hours are 9:00 am-3:00pm Monday-Friday
Pastor Bret is out of the office on Friday’s.
If you are calling after hours and need to get in touch with him
Please call (330) 559-1846
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