Polar Express Night

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All aboard for a Polar Express Night!
December 20, 2009
5pm – 8pm
Fee is $5/child (under one year of age admitted free)
PLUS, Thrivent Financial is matching funds up to $1000!!

Children of all ages will enjoy a magical night as we watch the Polar Express movie.

Children are encouraged to dress in their pajamas!
Enter for a chance to win the Polar Express book!

Music will be performed by local singer/songwriters, Jamie Wolf and Anne Rowland

Also enjoy:
▪ Tasty hot chocolate and popcorn
▪ Photos with Santa
▪ Each child will receive a special gift, a silver bell
▪ Bake sale

Everyone is welcome - invite your friends and family!

Hosanna Lutheran Church
10304 W. Belleview Ave., Littleton CO 80127
Call Melissa for more details: 303-241-7729

All money and donations will support our Sunday School and Youth Group.

Cards for Good Shepherd

Last Sunday, the children decorated Thanksgiving cards. Amy Berg gave them to The Good Shepherd residents, who were very excited to decorate with them!

Hosanna Bakers!

Many of the Sunday School children baked yummy treats to serve after the Thanksgiving Service. Please join us on Wednesday evening!

Hosanna Holiday Gift & Craft Fair

On Saturday, many vendors sold items including candles, toys, jewelry, holiday decor, tupperware, food, pottery and more. Thanks to Donna Eddy for coordinating an excellent event!

Hosanna ELC Celebrates Thanksgiving!

On Wednesday, Hosanna Early Learning Center celebrated with a Thanksgiving Feast! The children were pilgrims and indians and showed off their Thanksgiving crafts including turkey placemats and noodle necklaces!

Youth Group

The Hosanna Youth Group is in full swing! They already had a pizza night and spent a fun evening at Mr. Biggs. Many other activities are planned including a night of games, movies and cookies. Contact Alison at alwayswill@hotmail.com for more information!

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November Sunday School Teacher of the Month

Anita Baresel
Anita teaches our High School youth Sunday School class. She has more than 22 years of experience in the classroom including consulting, tutoring and teaching in differentiated ways.
• Honolulu, HI-Parochial School Teacher
• Denver, Colorado-Director of Evans Learning Center
• Denver, Colorado-3rd - 6th grade teacher, private schools
• Denver, Colorado-Special Education Teacher grades K-12, public schools

She also has:
• Associate Degree in Registered Nursing
• Psychiatric Nurse for State of Colorado with Adults and Adolescents
• Experience Working with Developmentally-Disabled Adults and Adolescents
• Kindermusik Instructor for Voice and Piano

Anita has been involved in Hosanna’s VBS program and is also helping to promote our new youth group. She tells us “I believe all children are precious, and God's love extends to us at any age. I have taught all ages, and find that the youth have many of the same concerns I do...”

Thank you Anita! Your service is very much appreciated.

Supper Club Save the Date for January 2010

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Women's Book Club

Hosanna Women's Book Club met today at 11:30am to discuss "Who Do I Talk To" by Neta Jackson. The next book will be "Harry Bentley's Second Chance" by Dave Jackson - we will meet January 10 at 11:30am to discuss.

Contact Rebecca at rjsooter@hotmail.com for more information!

Supper Club Kick Off Event

We had a great turnout and a wonderful time at the first Supper Club on Saturday night. Here are some highlights:

There were ten crazy kids and Holly helped keep them entertained!

One of our games was a bible verse scavenger hunt.

We had tons of delicious soups, desserts and more to eat!

Angel Tree Donations Needed

PICK UP YOUR ORNAMENT (with info on a
child needing a gift) on November 28 & 29!

UPDATE:We have received $70 in gift cards from Sunflower Market, King Soopers and Albertsons! But we still need more donations and volunteers, including Setting up the Christmas Tree, Representatives at Saturday and Sunday services, Gift Sorters, and Drivers for delivery. Contact Sherry Hitztaler at 303-346-6912 if you can volunteer some time.

An estimated 1.5 million children in the United States currently have a father or mother behind prison bars. Even though these children have done nothing wrong, they are frequently stigmatized by shame, poverty and family instability.

Hosanna is a proud participant of the Angel Tree program, which provides gifts for children with incarcerated parents. Children throughout Littleton and the surrounding metro area receive one clothing item and one toy during the Holiday season. This year, we will also be collecting non-perishable food items to accompany our gifts. We would be most grateful if you would consider assisting us with a one-time monetary or gift donation. Hosanna also needs volunteers!

For more information on Angel Tree, please visit: www.angeltree.org