May 2020 rev.jgrave@hosannalutheran · 05.04.2020 · Katie Lisle Katie Lisle is graduating from...
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1 May 2020 Jay Grave Senior Pastor (985) 727-9200 [email protected] Grace to you and Peace, Friends, we are entering into a new month of our corona-crisis. Everywhere you look there are uncertainties, questions and anxi- ety. Tensions and emotions run high as we all wonder what we are to do. Some, just can’t bear to stay at home, others feel defi- ant concerning liberties, still others aren’t sure if they can provide basic resources without jobs or with closed businesses, and then there are some who want to shrink away, and wait this all out… I am not sure which of these best describes you. I tend to move from one group to the next as the days pass. One thing I know is that in times of crisis, I want simple and direct steps. I need Elizabeth to say something like, “Jay, put the blue casserole dish in the over, at 350 degrees at 4pm. Set a time for 1 hour.” Things like that. I need straight-forward. I want clear. On Easter, I preached about how, after experiencing my first earthquake, I was shook. The experience changed me. I started to see the world differently. My life was also changed when I gave my life to Christ. No longer were the scorecards of my youth valid. No longer could I ignore injustices of the world. My whole life became one of living out the teachings of Jesus in very real awareness of my own sinfulness and my own need for daily grace. As a new Christian, I needed clear steps. Discipleship. My world was in the midst of a great change. I had been shaken. In the month of May, Hosanna continues it’s “SHOOK” series. We will continue to gather online for worship. We are starting to get this figured out. Please Share the services on your social media and like/invite your friends to worship with you (virtually, of course). The “SHOOK” series will continue to provide bite size pieces to grow your faith life in these strange days. More oppor- tunities, including an evening Bible study are in the works to add to our online campus. At the Hosanna campus, small socially-distanced groups of volunteers and working like mad. When we return to together you will be greeted by new Crosses on the Hwy 190. Drive by if you can and see them now! Bob and Carl are working diligently on returning our stained glass window to new glory in our sanctuary. This work should be completed in the next few weeks! New flooring in the sanctuary will be installed early this month, thanks to Phyllis, Ron, George and the entire Revamp team. The fel- lowship hall is being painted, even as I type! Thanks Teresa, Ashley, Jen, and others! You won’t believe how much bigger and brighter it is with new white walls! We will gather together again in a shiny new space. Thanks to all the hard work of so many! Steve and Pam and there helpers continue to orchestrate a spectacular feeding ministry during this crisis. Almost 500 free meals on Monday and another 300 on Wednesday are being prepared and shared from our Hosanna kitchen. Jesus said, “Feed” and we are taking that seriously. It just warms my heart to see our congregation serving those folks who need to most help in this time. We are thriving in the midst of crisis as we focus on Jesus clear mandates. Love. Feed. Share. This newsletter will share other information about work continuing during our corona-crisis. I invite you to ask God to show you where you connect. Perhaps your “next-right-step” is to receive a gift of ministry, maybe you are able to swing a hammer or a spatula or paint brush, maybe you have a financial gift to offer, or maybe your best step today is one of prayer. Friends, I can’t wait till we can safely worship in person again. God Bless, Pastor Jay
Transcript of May 2020 rev.jgrave@hosannalutheran · 05.04.2020 · Katie Lisle Katie Lisle is graduating from...
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May 2020
Jay Grave Senior Pastor
(985) 727-9200
Grace to you and Peace, Friends, we are entering into a new month of our corona-crisis. Everywhere you look there are uncertainties, questions and anxi-ety. Tensions and emotions run high as we all wonder what we are to do. Some, just can’t bear to stay at home, others feel defi-ant concerning liberties, still others aren’t sure if they can provide basic resources without jobs or with closed businesses, and then there are some who want to shrink away, and wait this all out… I am not sure which of these best describes you. I tend to move from one group to the next as the days pass. One thing I know is that in times of crisis, I want simple and direct steps. I need Elizabeth to say something like, “Jay, put the blue casserole dish in the over, at 350 degrees at 4pm. Set a time for 1 hour.” Things like that. I need straight-forward. I want clear. On Easter, I preached about how, after experiencing my first earthquake, I was shook. The experience changed me. I started to see the world differently. My life was also changed when I gave my life to Christ. No longer were the scorecards of my youth valid. No longer could I ignore injustices of the world. My whole life became one of living out the teachings of Jesus in very real awareness of my own sinfulness and my own need for daily grace. As a new Christian, I needed clear steps. Discipleship. My world was in the midst of a great change. I had been shaken. In the month of May, Hosanna continues it’s “SHOOK” series. We will continue to gather online for worship. We are starting to get this figured out. Please Share the services on your social media and like/invite your friends to worship with you (virtually, of course). The “SHOOK” series will continue to provide bite size pieces to grow your faith life in these strange days. More oppor-tunities, including an evening Bible study are in the works to add to our online campus. At the Hosanna campus, small socially-distanced groups of volunteers and working like mad. When we return to together you will be greeted by new Crosses on the Hwy 190. Drive by if you can and see them now! Bob and Carl are working diligently on returning our stained glass window to new glory in our sanctuary. This work should be completed in the next few weeks! New flooring in the sanctuary will be installed early this month, thanks to Phyllis, Ron, George and the entire Revamp team. The fel-lowship hall is being painted, even as I type! Thanks Teresa, Ashley, Jen, and others! You won’t believe how much bigger and brighter it is with new white walls! We will gather together again in a shiny new space. Thanks to all the hard work of so many! Steve and Pam and there helpers continue to orchestrate a spectacular feeding ministry during this crisis. Almost 500 free meals on Monday and another 300 on Wednesday are being prepared and shared from our Hosanna kitchen. Jesus said, “Feed” and we are taking that seriously. It just warms my heart to see our congregation serving those folks who need to most help in this time. We are thriving in the midst of crisis as we focus on Jesus clear mandates. Love. Feed. Share. This newsletter will share other information about work continuing during our corona-crisis. I invite you to ask God to show you where you connect. Perhaps your “next-right-step” is to receive a gift of ministry, maybe you are able to swing a hammer or a spatula or paint brush, maybe you have a financial gift to offer, or maybe your best step today is one of prayer. Friends, I can’t wait till we can safely worship in person again. God Bless, Pastor Jay
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Hosanna Lutheran Church 2480 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
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May 3 Sunday AM Service Online May 4 Hosanna Hot Meals TO GO May 6 Sack Lunch Ministry May 10 Sunday AM Service Online May 11 Hosanna Hot Meals TO GO May 13 Sack Lunch Ministry May 17 Sunday AM Service Online May 18 Hosanna Hot Meals TO GO May 20 Sack Lunch Ministry May 24 Sunday AM Service Online May 25 Hosanna Hot Meals TO GO May 27 Sack Lunch Ministry May 31 Sunday AM Service Online
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For the next four weeks, Pastor Jay will be sharing a message series called ‘SHOOK: What do I do now’. Let’s grow through this together!
As we continue to socially distance for the health and safety of all those around us, it can be difficult to meet in groups. Some small groups are meeting via Zoom and FaceTime while other groups are visiting via telephone check-ins. I truly appreciate all the groups who have continued to stay in contact during these trying times! If your group has taken a break during the quarantine, rest assured that you remain in our prayers.
I encourage you to use this strange opportunity to dig deeper into your personal devotional and bible study. As Pas-tor Jay continues his sermon themes, I will provide online opportunities for you to take the theme to the next step.
Watch for emails and posts with corresponding studies that we can continue to be #TogetherApart.
Again, thank you to all the participants of the Spiritual Growth Campaign and I look forward to seeing you all in per-son when it is safe!
Blessings Elizabeth Grave Small Groups Coordinator
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Are you passionate about writing? Would you or someone you know have experience in grant/scholarship writing, and/or fundraising? Are you looking for a way to connect and have a purpose for the Lord? We are looking for someone who has a heart for grant writing, fundraising, and/or both! Please contact Teresa Abram at 985-629-1247 or [email protected], Pastor Jay at [email protected], or the church office at [email protected]. We have some inspiring work and goals, and would love to have help funding them. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this volunteer po-sition. We hope you hear from you soon!!!
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Kyle Kast
I’ve sworn into the United States Marine Corps and my MOS is 0621, which is a Field Radio Operator. As of now I’m scheduled to ship out to basic on June 1st. After that I’ll go to MCT (Marine Combat Training) then head to my job schooling. I plan on becom-ing a firefighter down the line as well. I’m excited to travel, meet new people, be apart of something bigger than myself and serve this country and my community.
Brenden Michael Dauterive
Brenden Michael Dauterive is graduating from St. Paul’s. He is a Merit Finalist and 36 on ACT. He will be attending University of Alabama
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Katie Lisle Katie Lisle is graduating from Fontainebleau High School. She has enlisted into the United States Army as a Medical Logistics Specialist and will be shipping out on May 26th for basic training. She writes: “I’m already enlisted into the United States Army and my MOS, or military occupational specialty, is 68J, which is a Medical Logistics Specialist. I ship out to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for basic training on May 26th and then go to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas (heck yeah) for AIT, or advanced indi-vidual training, afterward. I’m suuuuper excit-ed to travel, meet new people, and serve my country to the fullest of my ability :).”
Bryce Growden Bryce Growden is graduating from Fontainebleau High School and will be Attending Southeastern Louisiana University in the fall
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Isabelle Grave Isabelle Grave is graduating from Mandeville High School. She will be attending Pacific Lutheran Uni-versity in Tacoma Washington. She is majoring in Pre-Med.
Dr. Brooke Mehle Brooke is graduating from pharmacy school at University of Louisiana of Monroe.
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Jillian Garretti "Graduation was suppose to be May 16th but now delayed. 18 weeks of police academy through Slidell Regional Police Academy for the State Fire Marshals Office. Lots of PT, lots of bruises, and 9 more weeks to go whenever we start back up”
Michael Reed Michael Reed will be graduating from Northlake Christian, and will be attending Louisiana State University in the Fall. He is majoring in Accounting.
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Dylan Nichols Dylan graduates from 8th grade this year from Mandeville Junior High School. He will be attending Mandeville High School – Go Skippers!
Cooper Slye Cooper will be graduating from Monteleone Junior High and going to Lakeshore High School.
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Congrats to the Graduating Class of
2020
Emma Slye Emma Slye is graduating from 6th Grade and will attend Monteleone Junior High.
Ilsa Grave Ilsa Grave is graduating from Lancas-ter Elementary School. She will be at-tending Madisonville Jr. High.
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DivorceCare helps you recover from the pain of
separation and divorce. You will learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to your
future.
Currently on hold Will resume when restrictions are lifted.
Hosanna Quilters
Hosanna Quilters are cur-rently on hold until the Corona Virus is under control and the govern-ment has lifted re-strictions.
Congregational Care Team The Congregational Care Team of Hosanna Lutheran Church spends time praying and caring for individuals and families who are going through illness, are home-bound or facing any personal struggles. The group keeps in contact with them by sending cards, making phone calls and visits. They also find out if they need help or anything else during their time of struggle. If you need help or know of anyone please contact Julie Dauzat (985-264-5951) or the church office (985-727-9200).
Office Staff: Officer Manager Secretary/Bookkeeper Grace Schneider Janice Robin The office remains closed. Staff are working from home. If you need anything, email [email protected] or contact one of our council members.
Volunteer Opportunity: Monday Nights- Help Prepare and hand out hot meals.
Wednesday Mornings: Deliver Sack Lunches to shut ins. I f you are interested in helping, contact Steve Beene (901) 331-4425 Or the Church Office (985) 727-9200.
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Director: Marilyn Boudreaux
(985) 624-5525
hosannapreschool.com
facebook.com/hosannachristianpreschool
hosannapreschool.com
(985) 624-5525
Registration Started January 13th for the 2020 - 2021 school year
If you have little ones that need structure, socialization, and want to prepare them
for a classroom setting in a safe loving environment, come check out our Preschool!
We are now taking registration for 2020 Summer Camp.
Please call the Preschool Office for details!
VBS Items needed: • Boxes of cornstarch • Colored craft sand • 4 Hard plastic kiddie pools • 2 Clean 50 gallon drums • Colorful yarn • Black plastic table cloths • Paper lanterns for decorating • Newspaper • Balloons - colorful, sizes • Silver Star Paper Plates from • Dollar Tree • Tin foil • Baby oil • Paper towels • 20 oz water of soda BOTTLES - • Empty and clean with lid • Silver glitter • Cotton balls • Popsicle or craft sticks (large or • small) • 2 Reams black card stock • 2 Reams white card stock • Packing tape • Hot glue guns or low temp glue guns (lg and sm) • Hot glue sticks (lg and sm) • Foil cupcake papers • White paper plates
Registration page and more information coming soon!
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Mrs. Tortorich’s class Easter egg hunt online!
Keepin’ it going! Great Job parents, students and teachers!
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Church Council See end of the Newsletter for the Church council meeting minutes.
Hello Hosanna Family, friends and hopefully new friends. During this time of uncertainty is a good time to turn to Christ. Actually, there is never a time NOT to turn to Christ. But you may find your prayers a little longer of late. I know you are isolated and for a lot of you; financially unsure. But hang in there, because it will get better. Keep on praying. The church has not been still during this time. Especially the worship area. As you have noticed we are streaming online on Facebook (FB) for our Sunday Service. Each week the FB crew gets better and better. They had to get the audio, visual, and music in sync and they have done a fabulous job in doing that. There are other things being done as well. Right before the Coronavirus crisis the stage area had been increased. This will allow us to move things around to provide a better musical experience. The Fellowship Hall is being painted. It will be a brighter room when completed. And … by the time you return to Hosanna, you will see a new flooring. We shall see who spills the first cup of coffee. A lot of you will remember the circular stain glass that we had in an outside wall in the previous church on Highway 190 near the Lakeview Hospital. It is being resurrected, however, not in the circular form. I know you miss the big cross that was behind the alter until we painted. The stain glass will be replacing the cross. Instead of being circular it is a rectangle. It is going to look really good. It will be placed in the wall and will be back lighted. You will need to thank Carl Hilt for restoring the stain glass, and Bob Busfield for the frame. By the time it is done there will be some carpenters to thank as well. Some of the things happening during the Coronavirus will probably go away, some will not. The times they are changing. I believe we will be changing as well. We need to address these changes when we all get back together. It will be an interesting time. It will be great to get back together. I do not know about you, but I sure miss my hugs! God Bless you all. George Michell – Worship Purpose Council Member
2020-2021 Council Members: Teresa Abram– President
Sarah Kezar– Vice President Doug Burbank– Treasurer Sandy Nieto– Secretary
George Michell– Worship Kim Dauzat-Thompson–
Fellowship Steve Beene– Ministry
Ashley Burbank– Fellowship Rob Rhea– Evangelism
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Join us in celebrating our graduates! Graduation from any grade level always involves special traditions that our students spend many years looking forward to. Because of the global pandemic, many of those traditions have been lost, rescheduled, or altered in some way – even our typi-cal baccalaureate service has been pushed back. Although a simple newsletter an-nouncement won't be able to makeup for those lost traditions, I hope that each and every one of our graduates knows how proud we are of all their accomplishments. I have a feeling that the Class of 2020 is going to do some great things!
Katie Sepcich Jr. & Sr. High Youth Director Hosanna Lutheran Church
Katie Sepcich Youth Director
Benny graduating from Hot Dog High!
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Our new Splash program provides support for families and provides Faith Practices which can be used in the home. Home is
Church Too! Each month, a newsletter will arrive with ideas for gameplay with your child, prayers, blessings, and they are all developmentally appropriate for your child’s age. If you would like your child to be a part of this program, please see contact the office.
This video Bible study library is for every person in our church.
Watch over 2,000 kid's episodes in the RightNow Media Kid's Library. Stream them in the living room or on the road. These Bible-based shows will educate and entertain children of all ages.
Contact the Church Office for access.
Baptism Milestone
If you are interested in being baptized or having a child baptized.
Contact the office.
Milestone Ministry Website
Milestone Ministry
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May Birthdays!
May Anniversaries
May 2 Bryce Growden
May 2 Eli Lucas
May 3 Parker Hannan
May 3 Nicholas Hannan
May 3 Jessica Gray
May 3 Larry Gunn
May 4 Jackson Nieto
May 4 Tara Bremond
May 4 Melanie Wetekamm
May 4 Lisa Murphy
May 5 Miranda Batte
May 5 Dave Brown
May 6 Jane Quillin
May 6 Sean Goodgion
May 7 Elaine Burbank
May 7 Jan Sawa
May 8 Greg Sawa
May 9 Robyn McKnight
May 10 Heather Burbrink
May 10 Emmett Johnson
May 11 Valarie Cole
May 12 Erin Fogarty
May 12 Ansley Couvillion
May 12 Desiree Bild
May 13 Karlyn Ball
May 13 Phyllis Giffin
May 13 Phyllis Melkild
May 14 Logan Duris
May 14 Griffin Helmlinger
May 14 Logan Cundiff
May 15 Jim Murphy
May 15 Scott Dauterive
May 15 Ann Weber
May 16 Amelia Larrieu
May 17 Eally Smith
May 17 Wayne Wells
May 18 Amy Ettinger
May 19 Catherine Collier
May 19 Emma Goodgion
May 19 Kayla Bennett
May 20 Cody Gereaue
May 21 Brenna McCarthy
May 21 Dian Phillips
May 21 Paul Stich
May 21 Keegan Colbert
May 22 Gabriellel King
May 22 Stephanie Decker
May 22 Julie Dauzat
May 23 Deborah Bettencourtt
May 24 Jim Grave
May 24 Kale Wetekamm
May 24 Debbie Coleman
May 24 Tammy Meyer
May 26 Eli Ulfers
May 27 Dar Barke
May 27 Mattilyn Gereaue
May 27 Kenny Naka
May 28 Laurie Wetekamm
May 28 Ethan Mayfield
May 30 Kim Walters
May 3 Mike & Lisa Murphy
May 10 Robert & Christine Johnston
May 11 Michael & Sheri Lemmond
May 17 Gary & D'Wanna Hanes
May 17 Doug & Dawn Knebel
May 17 Kyle & Rachel Entzel
May 20 Brian & Cindy Nichols
May 21 Ron & Janet Clark
May 22 Gary & Christine Moskau
May 22 Scott & Jane Quillin
May 26 Allen & Sandy Sanders
May 28 Josh & Katy Soong
May 30 Ryan & Anna Dwyer
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Hosanna Lutheran Church Council Meeting March 15, 2020
Pastor Jay called the meeting to order at 12:35pm and opened with prayer. First order of business was the Election of Officers and Appointment of Purpose Area Chair positions for the new year after an explanation of the job duties for each position. After discussion, the following was decided for 2020-2021 Council: Executive Council President - Teresa Abram Vice President - Sarah Kezar Treasurer - Doug Burbank Secretary - Sandy Nieto Purpose Areas Worship - George Michell Fellowship - Kim Dauzat-Thompson Ministry - Steve Beene Discipleship - Ashley Burbank Evangelism - Rob Rhea Sarah Kezar made a motion to accept the above individuals for each position for the 2020-2021 Council. Rob Rhea made the second. It was decided that we will take a picture of our new council at our next meeting in April. COVID-19 Discussion Sarah Kezar proposed that with the present circumstances and uncertainty related to this virus, we have an opportunity to ex-pand the ways that we reach our audience. By continuing to meet, we put certain members at risk for contracting the virus. We can do God’s work safely by developing a network to check on our members to ensure they are safe and find out if they need anything. Discussion ensued about the possibility of putting together a type of phone tree to reach all of our members and regular attend-ers. Those that will make the calls will be all members of the council, Pastor Jay, Elizabeth, Katie, Erin and small group lead-ers. Pastor Jay will work with Grace to develop the list for each caller. Small group leaders will call the people in their groups. The rest of the congregation will be divided up for everyone else to call. Grace will send out an email blast to let everyone know that we will be calling. She will ask if anyone would like to volunteer to help with any needs that arise for our members and regular attenders. During the meeting, using Google documents, Teresa came up with a script that we can use when calling each person. Sarah edited the script and they sent to Pastor to add a prayer. This will give us a guide when we make our calls each week. As we find out about any special needs, we will contact Grace who will keep the master list of who needs what. She will then find a volunteer to fill that need. This process might change as we go along. We’ll see how it works. Pastor will let Marilyn Boudreaux know what we are doing and maybe the Preschool teachers could do the same thing for the families of the kids they teach. Elizabeth will call the Small Group Leaders and ask them to call the members in their small groups. We should have a list of names to call by Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Discipleship/Outreach Opportunity Erin is working with the families in our church with small children to make cards that can be brought to nursing home resi-dents. Cards can be made at home and dropped off at church. Erin should contact the nursing homes first and make sure that they can accept the cards. Ashley should follow up with Erin to check on progress. Social Media at Hosanna Lenten Devotionals are shown live on Facebook on Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm. Pastor said we had 233 views of our Sunday Morning March 15th Worship Service. For the time being, we will continue to have Sunday morning services like we did today, but will practice the social distancing, using hand sanitizer, etc. We will continue to monitor the situation and make changes as necessary. We can always just live stream the worship service if meeting at church physically is not recommended. Church Cleaning TCB Cleaning Company cleans the church twice per week. Now that the Preschool is not meeting, they will perform a deep cleaning similar to the summer cleaning. For the rest of the church, they come on Thursday or Friday night which is after the big AA meeting and gets us ready for Sunday. Then, they come on Monday or Tuesday night which would be after Hosanna Hot Meals. Continued on next page
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Minutes submitted by: Sandy Nieto
Church Council Meeting March 15, 2020 Continued: Hosanna Hot Meals The plan for Monday, March 16 is to prepare plate dinners that can be picked up and the team plans to bring some dinners to clients. We are also looking into an exciting possibility of teaming up with Pam Makay. She leads the God’s Unchanging Hands Feeding Ministry and prepares 300 meals per week and along with four volunteers, delivers the meals to the clients. She has out-grown the kitchen she is currently using and could possibly use the Hosanna kitchen. Next Council Meeting/Upcoming Dates: April 6, 2020 - 7pm Executive Council April 20, 2020 - 7pm Church Council About one week before the council meeting, Janice sends an email reminder and report format for each council member to sub-mit their Council Report. June 28, 2020 - Council Vision Retreat Teresa should check with Ginny Sirera to ensure our bylaws are changed with the recommended revisions for the election of po-sitions. We would vote on the changes which would go into effect for the next council year. Rob Rhea made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:05pm. George Michell made the second.
