October 2017 Found on our Website under “Media”

Pastor Paul Imagine a potter at the wheel shaping a clay pot by hand. As he works the clay, a defect causes

the pot to wobble out of shape. So the potter pushes the clay back into a ball and he begins to re-

form the clay into the pot he had in mind all along.

It’s actually an image of God shaping our lives as well. The Bible calls God the potter and

we are the clay in his hands. He is shaping our lives, utilizing the tools of time, experiences,

heartaches and celebrations. He shapes us through the people He surrounds us with, and through

the life we share together in His church. God shapes our lives so we can be simple, earthly vessels

who carry the eternal treasure of Christ and His good news of new life.

But, sometimes we all become cracked pots. I’m betting you’re thinking, “yeh, I’ve known

a few crack pots for sure.” And I have too. But, now I want you to take this the right way, those

folks have known you and me too. And sometimes our clay pots have been cracked by sin,

distraction from God’s plans and His design for our lives. And in those moments God has sought to

Re-Form us. This He does through Christ our Savior who died to pay the price for our sins. He rose

up from the grave to overcome even death itself and through Christ alone we have new life here in

time and eternal life to come in His heavenly home.

Sometimes it’s not just individuals needing re-formed. In 1517 the whole Christian church

needed Re-Formed. The church of that day had drifted away from a right focus on salvation and

new life as God’s gift to us through His grace alone, received by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone,

and that message is revealed to us through scripture alone. On October 31, 1517 a monk named

Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 key discussion points to the castle church door in Wittenberg,

Germany wanting to start a discussion. He actually kicked off the Reformation era of the Christian

church. God’s re-formed us in Christ and through the Reformation era He re-formed, or re-focused

us again on God’s Word and the new life He gives us. To hear more about this new life in Christ,

and to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation of the Church, join us at Hosanna

Lutheran Church, 9601 E. Brown Road, Mesa.

Thanks everyone. God’s Peace be with you always.

In Jesus’ Service to you,

Pastor Paul

October 4, 2017

Dear Hosanna Family and Friends, On Palm Sunday we lifted the new steeple cross to its post, on a brand new roof completed. On Easter Sunday we celebrated the retirement of all of our congregational debt from the last campus development project which included the parking lot, retention pond relocation, landscaping and a variety of other things. Now the time has come to turn our attention from the back yard, so to speak, to the front yard at Hosanna as we begin the next campus development project. For several years now we have been discussing building a shade structure over the patio area and replacing the lighted sign by the road with a digital, two sided sign for better communication with our family and neighbors. We also need to landscape the area between the patio and Brown Road. These projects together will create a beautiful face to the “front lawn” here at Hosanna. The Church Council and I would like to place this combined project on the table as we begin a capitol campaign drive to make this project a reality. We have held discussions with a few contractors to get pricing and have identified a single contractor who will handle the entire shade and sign portion of the project. The landscaping we plan to do primarily utilizing some in-house labor. This entire project will require an investment of about $200,000. Exact numbers will depend on the cost of permit fees. I ask you to consider contributing special offerings for this project which are above and beyond the regular offerings we receive for daily operations. When we have raised the funds to complete the project, or if you the Voters determine that additional funding plans might be taken at our November 5th Voters Meeting, then we will proceed immediately with the construction work of this project. The digital sign will be a two sided sign, 4’ tall by 8’ long and will be installed on the existing sign base out front, in a “V” shape so it is more readable from the road. The shade structure design can be seen in the accompanying rendition. The shade project includes removing the existing concrete patio, brick planters and trees. Then we will install electrical lines underground to run power to where each post will be. We will also install a water line so a mister system can be added to the new shade structure as well. Speakers and lights will also be installed on the shade structure. The perimeter posts will be 10’ tall and the center post is 18’ tall. Four blue sails will attach at the top and four more sails will attach at about the 15’ height of the center post. We also plan to install a cross on the top of the center post so it will function as a steeple visible from Brown Road. Then new concrete will be poured to create a whole new patio space. This

structure will include beautiful blue sails and is designed to let wind through and to withstand the monsoons. It will be visually pleasing and will create much greater functionality for the patio space. Please help us make this project a reality for the sake of our campus and ministry we share. Imagine the visitor who comes and they are welcomed by this beautiful space and the people of Hosanna as we are enjoying its use. And imagine the jump in quality of our communication with our neighbors, friends and families with the digital sign in place. And imagine the cleaned and landscaped space out front declaring to the neighborhood that we love our church, we love our neighbors and all this because we love our Lord and Savior. This is a valuable project for our Hosanna ministry in a variety of ways. We know this will require a significant commitment from us all in order to make this happen. But the time has come. Please pray over this project, and consider what you can do to help us reach the goal of $200,000 to complete this project. I and the Church Council very much appreciate your on-going partnership in this mission we share as a Family of Faith Shaping Lives In Christ. God’s Peace be with you always, Pastor Paul Frank

Board of Ed

Board of Education A-A-A-H-H-H-H: the sound we think of or actually do make when we step outdoors on these beautiful, cool, and really gorgeous mornings. And yes, the busiest times of the year are fast approaching as we watch all the preparations for V.B.S (the dates,Oct.8 at 12-3:30, p.m. and Oct. 9-11 from 5-8 p.m.) so that our children can have some fun, fellowship and take advantage of the opportunities to learn about our God and Lord Savior Jesus Christ during this Fall Break. Volunteers are still needed in various activities, so take a look at the sign-up sheet in the Narthex, sign up for something you would like to help with and then come and enjoy the fun and camaraderie. You may call the office at 480-984-1414 if you need more info. We are also in need of water bottles which can be dropped off at the office Little Palms School is busy learning about Jesus and how much he loves them as the children engage in many projects and activities to bring this about. The classes are also discovering how to get along with others, how to enjoy their friends, and are taking part in learning activities that help prepare them for the academic future. In addition to all that, the classrooms will soon be filled with spooky objects, funny objects and much fun associated with Halloween. Come visit the classrooms and see the wonderful projects that are being constructed. Speaking of constructing, come join us at Helping Hands which meets on Monday mornings at 8:30 a.m. We prepare materials for the teachers to use in the classroom so, please, if you would like to join us in our pasting, cutting, gluing, stapling, laminating etc. you would be very welcome. We usually try to limit our working time to 1 1/2 hours, but this ambitious goal only can be accomplished with more volunteers helping hands. Hope to see you on Mondays. Please remember Soles for Souls, our gathering of shoes and lightly used jackets for students at Taft and Stevenson Schools. Please bring your donations to the sanctuary or if you prefer, a cash donation can be made so that our Super Shopping Team can do their job and buy the shoes needed. Thank you so much for your generosity and help for those in need.

TRUNK OR TREAT is coming on October 31. This yearly event is anticipated by the whole neighborhood and we all can come for have fun, games, candy, and other treats. We truly need more trunks than we had last year and hopefully, those of you who would like to provide the “trunk” will decorate it. There will be a prize awarded for the best decorated trunk, so give it your best effort. More news re: Trunk or Treat will be coming soon, so be prepared. Dates To Remember: Every Monday Morning: Helping Hands working in the Learning Center at 8:30 am. Come when you can. October 3: Board of Ed meeting, 12:00, Learning Center, Come join us….we would love to have you. October 3: Hospitality Committee Meeting at 3:30 p.m. for all volunteers who would enjoy being Greeters to help create an atmosphere of welcome to visitors and members of the congregation alike. Call Kathy Zoeller at 901-483-1732 or the office at 480-984-1414 for more information. Every Wednesday: “Living Room” Meal served at 5:30 pm. Adult Bible Study with Sharon Owens, Youth Group and Confirmation Class all held at 6:00. Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 pm, Sanctuary Every Thursday Morning : Bible Study with Pastor Frank Learning Center at 9:30 am.

God’s Peace and Blessings, Geri Wolfe, Chairman

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“Annual” Hosanna Lutheran Church Christmas Cantata…

The Silence and the Sound –

A Christmas Cantata by

Heather Sorenson

Performance Dates:

Saturday – December 9, 2017 @ 4:00 PM

Sunday – December 10, 2017 @ 10:30 AM

Hello Everyone, we will once again present our annual Christmas Cantata the second weekend in

December 2017. We will present a brand new cantata entitled “The Silence and the Sound” by

Heather Sorenson. We have already acquired the needed instrumentalists for this year’s

performance and now we need…..YOU! We are hoping to have a choir of 40 voices strong this

year and we are about half way there. Please consider joining us. All rehearsals are on Thursday

evenings from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the sanctuary. Our first rehearsal will be a listening/read through

of our opening and closing selections as well as the cantata itself on Thursday – October 12, 2017

@ 7:00 PM. You will receive all music for the performance as well as a rehearsal schedule. You

will also receive a practice CD of the cantata that is part dominant and web information so you

can access recordings of our opening and closing choir selections. Again, we sincerely hope you

will consider joining us and being a part of our annual Christmas gift to not only Hosanna and her

members but to our community as well. John Snyder

LWML Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

The Women’s Missionary League is a nation-wide organization. We have a group here at Hosanna but the group has been losing ladies due to age, death, etc. We are looking for new members. Besides nation-wide missionary projects, we support things at Hosanna. Past projects at Hosanna have been: supporting our members who were attending seminary to become pastors; providing meals following Advent and Lenten services for a free-will offering; and last year we purchased an up-to-date TV with many options for use in our Learning Center. There are no dues; just what you contribute. Our LWML MITE BOX is out for the congregation to contribute the second Sunday of each month. Our first scheduled meeting for this year is December 9th at 11:00 am for a Christmas Salad Bar Luncheon. We invite all to attend. We will also host our Silver Tea in January which will include a speaker … details to follow. If you have any questions, contact Diane Hillman @480-984-069

Our Western “Wanted” V.B.S. will be October 8, 9, 10, &

11th. Please make sure to sign up in the Narthex, if you

are interested in volunteering.

Also, we’ll have a build day on Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m – noonish. We’d greatly appreciate as many hands as possible! Large water bottles for staff & volunteers are appreciated, too!!!

Budget Presentation

On October 22nd, copies of Hosanna’s 2018 budget proposal will be available. Please join Pastor Paul at 9:30 am for a presentation covering the proposed budget. We will vote on the budget on November 5th.

October 28th - Hosanna Hike @ Lost Dutchman State Park Hope you can join us for our next Hosanna Hike! We’ll meet at Lost Dutchman State Park at 7:30 a.m. and we will hike Flatiron Trail on Saturday, October 28th. Please be sure to

bring lots of water and some snacks with you, as we explore some of God’s creation in our own backyard!

2017 Trunk or Treat We can’t wait for this year’s Trunk or Treat on October 31st from 5-7:30 p.m. We’re collecting candy, small water bottles, and gift baskets to give away that evening! More info to come soon…

October Birthdays

02 Teresa Fairow 03 Larry Morrow 04 Marian Mueller 05 Gina Belrichard 06 John Wright 07 Don Hansen Barb Butler Emma Kochheiser Sondra Morrow 09 Jenna Belrichard

10 Jimmy Aquino 12 April Drinovsky 13 Bev DeRoy Iris Curtis 14 Marv Kasten Jessica Smothers 15 Danielle Kochheiser

17 Stan Kasten Serenah Willison 20 Evelyn Hetmanek Marcia Steele 22 Sherry Moore 23 Betty Replogle 25 James Wesloh 26 Bill Dobbertien Frank Voyak 28 Ted Meissbach Nancy LeBeau

October Anniversaries

23 Wayne & June Siebert 46 years

30 Joe & Barb DeFilippis 40 years

October 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:00 AM Worship w/HC

9:30 AM Cross Walk

10:30 AM Praise Worship

w/HC

2 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

3 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

4 7:30 AM School,

Extended Care

5:30 PM The

Living Room

7:00 PM Choir

Rehearsal

5 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

9:30 AM

Thursday

Morning Bible

Study

6 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

7

8 Mite Box Sunday

VBS - Oct 8-11

8:00 AM Worship w/HC

9:30 AM Cross Walk

10:30 AM Praise Worship

w/HC

9 NO SCHOOL:

October Break

VBS

10 NO SCHOOL:

October Break

VBS

11 NO SCHOOL:

October Break

VBS

7:00 PM Choir

Rehearsal

12 NO SCHOOL:

October Break

9:30 AM

Thursday

Morning Bible

Study

13 NO SCHOOL:

October Break

14

15 8:00 AM Worship w/HC

9:30 AM Cross Walk

10:30 AM Praise Worship

w/HC

16 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

17 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

18 Preschool:

Parent/Teacher

Conferences

7:30 AM School,

Extended Care

5:30 PM The

Living Room

7:00 PM Choir

Rehearsal

19 Preschool:

Parent/Teacher

Conferences

7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

9:30 AM

Thursday

Morning Bible

Study

20 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

21

22 8:00 AM Worship w/HC

9:30 AM Budget

Presentation

10:30 AM Praise Worship

w/HC and Preschool Sings

23 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

24 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

25 7:30 AM School,

Extended Care

5:30 PM The

Living Room

7:00 PM Choir

Rehearsal

26 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

9:30 AM

Thursday

Morning Bible

Study

27 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

28 7:30 AM Hosanna Hike – Flat Iron

29 8:00 AM Worship w/HC

9:30 AM Cross Walk

10:30 AM Praise Worship

w/HC

3:00 PM

Reformation 500 @

St. Luke Lutheran

Church

30 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

31 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

10:30 AM

Preschool:

Costume Party

5:00 PM

Trunk-or-

Treat

1 7:30 AM School,

Extended Care

5:30 PM The

Living Room

7:00 PM Choir

Rehearsal

2 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

9:30 AM

Thursday

Morning Bible

Study

3 7:30 AM

School,

Extended Care

4

We Pray for our Homebound Members:

If you know of a member who is unable to attend church and would like to be visited regularly

by the Elders, please contact Scott Brown, Head Elder or the Church Office

THE LUTHERAN HOUR BROADCASTS We are fortunate to be able to listen to the Lutheran Hour in the Valley of the Sun. The broadcasts

are on these radio stations now. Please make note of these stations and times listed below.

Program descriptions are also available at www.lhm.org.

Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KFNX 1100 AM Delivering the messages is Rev. Ken Klaus unless otherwise

noted.

October 2017

October 1 "Power to Overcome Worry and Anxiety" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz Thanksgiving and anxiety are two opposing forces. Have you ever thanked God for your problems, pains, and suffering? (Philippians 4:4-13) October 8 "No Selfies Needed" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz God isn't afraid of messy people. He loves the broken, embraces the outcast, and seeks the lost. (Philippians 4:4-14) October 15 "Luther the Man: Called by God to Boast in Him " Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz Although Martin Luther is widely regarded as one of the most influential people of the last 500 years, he knew he was no big deal, compared to Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:26-31) October 22 "The Enduring Reformation Moment and Message of Grace" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz The Reformation was quite a moment for Martin Luther, but also for people who suddenly heard of a merciful God Who really cared for them. (2 Corinthians 4:13-18) October 29 "A Reformation Invitation - the Just Live by Faith " Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz 500 years ago, Martin Luther rediscovered a truth that turned the world upside down: the just shall live by faith. Can this message transform you today? (Romans 1:16-17)

HOW TO REACH US: PASTOR PAUL CAN BE CONTACTED AT THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS: OFFICE 480-984-1414 HOME 480-718-9223 CELL 480-330-1685 Church office phone: 480-984-1414 Little Palms Preschool: 480-986-9436 Fax: 480-984-7839 Web Site: www.hosanna-lcms.com. Pastor: Paul Frank – Ext. 102 pfrank@hosanna-lcms.com Preschool Director: Cindy Koch - Ext. 105 admin@littlepalmsschool.com Office Coordinators: D’One Riswold/Jessica Smothers driswold@hosanna-lcms.com Facilities Director: Martin Poland info@hosanna-lcms.com Music Director: John Snyder js88keys@aol.com Trustee: Bill Dobbertien docdobber@cox.net Elder: Scott Brown skbrown@mchsi.com