Hosanna Cyberline May 26, 2006

Good afternoon/evening/morning (whatever hour your viewing this edition of the Hosanna Cyberline.

Pastor David and I will be posting information here, both written and audio on an ongoing basis. You'll also see photos here from time to time. The audio feature is really cool. We can record quick messages using our cell phones if we need to post quick or emergency updates! Pastor added one the other day about wearing RED on June 4 (Pentecost Sunday). Give it a try.

The advantage of a "blog" is that anyone can add comments that can be read by anyone else using the site.

Don't forget, there is still an opportunity to capture matching funds for "Sharing Hosanna's Blessings." Last day is THIS TUESDAY, MAY 31 AND EVERY DOLLAR IS BEING MATCHED AT THE 50% LEVEL. When you contribute a buck it becomes a buck fifty.

Thanks again to Pastor Rob Moore for his great Sermon last week. JUST DO IT!!!

Speaking of doing it... This Sunday is the start of Summer Sunday School. There will be two groups this year. The older kids will board Air Hosanna for a flight from Houston to Tel Aviv, Israel. Over consecutive weeks we will journey to places mentioned in connection with Jesus' life and ministry, including Bethlehem, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Nazareth, Jericho, the Sea of Galilee and more. Grab your boarding passes and find your seats. P.S., Adults are welcome to sit in. Just don't grab the first class seats. Your ONE PASS miles won't help.

June 5-9: Vacation Bible School. All aboard the Gospel Express is this year's theme. There's still time to sign up at the table in the Narthex. Cost is $25 for the first child, $10 for each additional child. Call Amber, too, if you can help out.

Former New Orleans Saints cheerleader Louis Edmunds is conducting two 4-week gymnastics camps for kids 4 to 14 at Hosanna. The first session runs from May 30 to June 23, Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Registration fee is $35 (includes T-shirt and part of swimming). Cost for the camp itself is $75 per week (if paid on a weekly basis) or $240 for the entire session.

Nita informs me that Mulkey Scholarship Applications are due by May 31st. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Next Sunday, June 4 (Pentecost): We would like everyone to wear red in honor the birthday of the Church.

ALSO NEXT SUNDAY: Following 11 AM worship, there is an important congregation meeting to elect new officers and get updated totals for Sharing Hosanna's Blessings and From the Heart. We need a quorum of 40+ to make things official.

Second, S.O.S. (Surviving Over the Summer). Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is in serious need of non-perishable food and money donations during the summer months. Stuff the NAM pantry in the Narthex full and place checks in the offering over the next three months.

FINALLY... WE REJOICE WITH OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST AT ST. PAUL LUTHERAN IN LAKE CHARLES AS THEY REDEDICATE THEIR BUILDINGS AND THEMSELVES TO THE SERVICE OF THE LORD, THIS SUNDAY, MAY 28 AT 3 PM. THANKS BE TO GOD!!!

A LITTLE HUMOR:

An Atheist was taking a walk through the woods. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!” he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7 foot grizzly charging towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him. He looked over his shoulder again, and the bear was even closer. He tripped and fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick himself up but saw the bear right on top of him reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him.

At that instant the Atheist cried out: "Oh my God!"...

Time stopped. The bear froze. The forest was silent. As a bright light shone upon the man, a voice came out of the sky: "You deny my existence for all of these years, teach others I don't exist, and even credit creation to a cosmic accident. Do you expect me to help you out of this predicament? Am I to count you as a believer?"

The atheist looked directly into the light, "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps could you make the BEAR a Christian?"

"Very well," said the voice. The light went out and time unfroze. Then the bear brought both paws together, bowed his head and spoke: "Lord, bless this food, which I am about to receive from thy bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen."

Hope that one was bearable.
Bye till next time. Dale Bargmann, Hosanna Communications