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MUSIC ACADEMY Registration opens: December 7

Lessons: January 4–February 13 • Times vary Open Band Jam: February 11, 4:30–5:30 pm; No lessons: February 10 | Grade 3–Adults

Music Academy gift certificates make great Christmas gifts! Semi-private and private lessons offered in guitar, drums, keyboard, or bass. Additionally, enrolled students can participate in open Band Jam nights to learn how to practice and play in a band. Register online. Click on the Worship tab and then Music Academy. For gift certificates contact Kathy Rosenbush: 952-898-9144 or kathyr@hosannalc.org

CHILDREN’S CHURCH/FIRST LOOK RALLY DAYS- PAJAMA DAYS!Weekend services |December 19/20

Come to First Look and Children’s Church in your pajamas and invite a friend to join the fun!

ADULT

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY January 13–May 11, 2016 | 9:30-11:30 am

Women of all ages gather to enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as they delve into God’s Word. Winter/Spring study is “The Patriarchs: Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,” by Beth Moore.

IMPACT TRIP–ISRAEL 2016Info Mtg: Monday, December 7 6:30-7 pmTrip dates: April 29–May 13, 2016$2400–$2500 (land expenses) + airfare/lunches

Experience 9 days of understanding Jesus’ ministry by visiting historical sites and regions, plus 3 days to get a glimpse of types of ministry occurring in Israel and Palestine.

MARRIAGE PREP January 22-24 Cost: $80/couple (includes

meals/materials)

For engaged couples or those considering it! Learn building blocks and valuable tools to create a strong marriage to last a lifetime. This course AND the Prepare assessment are required for all couples being married at Hosanna! or by a Hosanna! pastor.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN SOUTH METRO MOBILEPACK February 1-6, 2016

(old) Rainbow Foods |Cedar & 42 |Apple Valley

God is good. Through our values of living generously and building bridges, the South Metro FMSC team of 20+ churches, including Hosanna!, have set a goal of packing four million meals for hungry children around the world. Join this cooperative effort to end hunger by registering at: southmetromealpack.org, beginning January 1 and look for more details in the coming weeks.

OFFERING COUNTERS NEEDEDThe Hosanna! Accounting Department is looking for detailed, organized, dependable volunteers to assist with offering counting. Shifts are on a once-a-month rotation during Sunday services. Intermediate computer skills and a background check are required. To learn more, contact Stacey Peterson, at: staceyp@hosannalc.org.

2015 CONTRIBUTIONS AND STATEMENTS ONLINEYour 2015 contributions and statements are easily accessed online, 24/7 for your convenience. To access your contributions and print statements, please visit hosannalc.infellowship.com to log in. If you have not yet created an account, please sign up for one by using the email that Hosanna! has on file of you. Hosanna! appreciates your monetary gifts that help accomplish our ministries and outreach opportunities. The church-body would not be able to do these good works without your generosity!

HOSANNA! BUILDINGS CLOSEDDecember 14

December 21

December 25-27

Merry Christmas!

As always if you are in need of emergency pastoral care, the number is: 612-695-6853.

CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDDo you have a love for children and families? Sometimes one or both parents need some time with other adults to learn, grow, or recover. We have an opportunity to be a part of nurturing families 2 - 3 hours at a time on Sunday afternoons, Monday and Tuesday evenings, and Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Daina Ritter, Dainar@hosannalc.org, 952-898-9132.

SMALL GROUP LEADERS NEEDEDAre you looking for a small group but can’t seem to find the right fit? Have you ever considered starting one centered around an acitivity you enjoy? Perhaps you are being called to lead a small group! A Small Group Developer would love to meet with you to discuss your vision for your small group and help you get started. To get started,email smallgroups@hosannalc.org

YOUNG ONSET DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP2nd Saturday each month

A support group to come alongside family and friends of a young loved one dealing with the facts, fears, feelings, and faith, while navigating the journey of early onset memory loss.

ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY IMPACT OPPORTUNITIES

ADOPT A FAMILYCare Ministries is looking for individuals, families, and groups to “Adopt a Family” this year. Help financially challenged families in our congregation and community to have a blessed Christmas. Contact Kellie Walia: 952-898-9287 or kelliew@hosannalc.org.

CARE MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS EVENT SERVING OPPORTUNITIESDates vary

Bless a less fortunate family from our congregation or community by serving at one or more of Care Ministries nine Christmas events/parties. Opportunities include: set-up, food preparation, decorating, Santa helpers, pictures, serving dinner, gift wrapping, event clean-up, donations and more. Visit hosannalc.org/volunteer to sign up.

EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIESFor descriptions and applications, go online hosannalc.org

• Custodian–FT (Shakopee)

• Graphic Design Intern

JOY TO THE WORLD...

I call it Joy, which is here a technical term and must be sharply distinguished both from Happiness and Pleasure. Joy (in my sense) has indeed one characteristic, and one only, in common with them; the fact that anyone who has experienced it will want it again... I doubt whether anyone who has tasted it would ever, if both were in his power, exchange it for all the pleasures in the world. But then Joy is never in our power and Pleasure often is.”

C.S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life

THE ___________________________OF JOY VS. THE _________________ OF HAPPINESS

“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10

#gosharethejoyAll month long, we’ll be remembering our source of JOY as we await Jesus’ birth. We’re encouraging you to think of ways you can share the joy in your home, your workplace, your neighborhood, and out in the world! Right here at Hosanna! you can share your joy by using your camera phone to snap a photo at a photo booth in the atrium! Consider posting your photo online with #gosharethejoy. Let’s go share the joy!

SERMONNOTES

JOY TO THE WORLDWEEK 1 PRACTICING JOY

JOY TO THE WORLDThe angels declared it: “Behold! We bring you good news of great JOY, which will be to all people.” The birth of Jesus set an eternal party in motion. This Christmas at Hosanna!, we’ll remember that the birth of Jesus is our source of deep and sustaining joy, no matter life’s circumstances. Together, we’ll join the angels singing: “Joy to the world, the Lord has come!”

THIS WEEK’S QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER REFLECTION1. What experiences or images bring

you a touch of joy?

2. Why don’t most things in life satisfy our longing for true joy?

3. How are joy and happiness the same? How are they different?

4. Why can it be said that only Jesus brings true joy? What is this joy based on?

5. How will you practice joy this Advent season? How will you share it?

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LIVE ANIMALS

CANDLE LIT SERVICES*

DEC 23 & 24 | 17 SERVICE TIMES*Evening Services Only

JOY TO THEWORLD

DECEMBER 5 & 62015

To view all impact opportunities, and sign up

- go online -

hosannalc.org/impact

CHRISTMAS SERVICES Wednesday, December 23 | 4, 5:30, 7 pm

Thursday, December 24 | 1:30, 3, 5, 7 pm

Thursday, December 24 | 12, 1:30, 3, 5, 7, 8:30, 10 pm Serving opportunities are 2-3 hours in length.

Details online.

MINISTRY HOST Ages 16+

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN & ROOM HOST Ages 18+

USHERS Ages 16+

ANIMAL SECURITY Ages 16+

USHER/GREETER ADDITIONAL SEATING Ages 18+

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LAKEVILLE9600 163rd St. W.

Lakeville, MN 55044

SERVICES:Saturdays, 5 pm

Sundays, 9 & 11 am

SHAKOPEE1690 Vierling Dr. E.

Shakopee, MN 55379

SERVICES:Sundays, 9 & 11 am

952.435.3332hosannalc.org

WELCOME TO HOSANNA!

WE’RE GLAD YOU CAME | Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN SERVICE | 60-65 min.Worship | Announcements | Offering | Message

KIDS | Register online: hosannalc.org

First Look6 weeks-Pre K | During weekend services

Children’s ChurchK-Grade 5 | During weekend services

Parent Room | A place for restless little ones where you can still see/hear the service. Located just outside the Worship Center.

COMMUNION | Typically the first weekend of the month. The wine is red, the grape juice white, and both wine and wafers are passed family style down the row. Gluten-free wafers are available on the Bible cart by the Worship Center main doors.

HOSANNALC.ORG | You’ll find the mostcomplete listing of courses, Youth Ministries opportunities, Impact opportunities, and more!

MISSION: Advancing God’s Kingdom everywhere, one person at a time.

STRATEGY: Worship | Grow | Impact

VALUES: Experiencing God | Building BridgesRestoring Lives | Living Generously

GUEST SERVICESIf you have questions, stop by Guest Services.Volunteers and staff are available before and

after all services to assist you! If you are new, pick up a GUEST GUIDE for a quick overview

of Hosanna!

PRAYER REQUESTSIf something is weighing heavy on your heart; if you have concerns, health issues, struggles...whatever the case might be, we would love to

pray with/for you! Pick the option that works best for you:

• Prayer Room: Stop in to receive prayer from trained prayer ministers before, during, and

after all services.

• Email: prayer@hosannalc.org

• Text: 651-252-1779 (1PRY)

WATCH/LISTEN TO THE SERVICEONLINE | hosannalc.org/media

LIVE | hosannalc.org/LIVE

ON TV | Charter Cable Channel 187

Sundays: 8 a.m., 7 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m., 7 p.m