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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Statement on Racial JusticePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Statement on Racial JusticePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Statement on Racial JusticePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Statement on Racial Justice In 2017, we observed the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 500 years, Lutheranism has grown into a global In 2017, we observed the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 500 years, Lutheranism has grown into a global In 2017, we observed the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 500 years, Lutheranism has grown into a global In 2017, we observed the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. In 500 years, Lutheranism has grown into a global movement. We worship in every language all over the world. There are now more Lutherans of color than there are movement. We worship in every language all over the world. There are now more Lutherans of color than there are movement. We worship in every language all over the world. There are now more Lutherans of color than there are movement. We worship in every language all over the world. There are now more Lutherans of color than there are European descent Lutherans. But here in the United States, Lutherans are predominantly white.European descent Lutherans. But here in the United States, Lutherans are predominantly white.European descent Lutherans. But here in the United States, Lutherans are predominantly white.European descent Lutherans. But here in the United States, Lutherans are predominantly white. Lutherans came to this country in ethnic waves in the 18th and 19th centuries. English was not our first language; we kept Lutherans came to this country in ethnic waves in the 18th and 19th centuries. English was not our first language; we kept Lutherans came to this country in ethnic waves in the 18th and 19th centuries. English was not our first language; we kept Lutherans came to this country in ethnic waves in the 18th and 19th centuries. English was not our first language; we kept to ourselves and were mostly outside of the predominant American culture. But Lutherans did share in the dominant to ourselves and were mostly outside of the predominant American culture. But Lutherans did share in the dominant to ourselves and were mostly outside of the predominant American culture. But Lutherans did share in the dominant to ourselves and were mostly outside of the predominant American culture. But Lutherans did share in the dominant culture in that we were mostly white and, therefore, had the privilege of not having to think or talk about the reality of culture in that we were mostly white and, therefore, had the privilege of not having to think or talk about the reality of culture in that we were mostly white and, therefore, had the privilege of not having to think or talk about the reality of culture in that we were mostly white and, therefore, had the privilege of not having to think or talk about the reality of racism in America.racism in America.racism in America.racism in America. We came to a tipping point in June 2015. There, in Charleston, S.C., a stranger walked into a Bible study at Mother We came to a tipping point in June 2015. There, in Charleston, S.C., a stranger walked into a Bible study at Mother We came to a tipping point in June 2015. There, in Charleston, S.C., a stranger walked into a Bible study at Mother We came to a tipping point in June 2015. There, in Charleston, S.C., a stranger walked into a Bible study at Mother Emmanuel and, after being welcomed by pastors and people, shot and killed nine. The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel. Two Emmanuel and, after being welcomed by pastors and people, shot and killed nine. The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel. Two Emmanuel and, after being welcomed by pastors and people, shot and killed nine. The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel. Two Emmanuel and, after being welcomed by pastors and people, shot and killed nine. The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel. Two of those killed, the Rev. Clementa Pickney, pastor of Mother Emmanuel, and the Rev. Daniel Simmons, associate pastor, of those killed, the Rev. Clementa Pickney, pastor of Mother Emmanuel, and the Rev. Daniel Simmons, associate pastor, of those killed, the Rev. Clementa Pickney, pastor of Mother Emmanuel, and the Rev. Daniel Simmons, associate pastor, of those killed, the Rev. Clementa Pickney, pastor of Mother Emmanuel, and the Rev. Daniel Simmons, associate pastor, were graduates of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The shooter, Dylann Roof, is a member of one of our (ELCA) were graduates of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The shooter, Dylann Roof, is a member of one of our (ELCA) were graduates of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The shooter, Dylann Roof, is a member of one of our (ELCA) were graduates of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. The shooter, Dylann Roof, is a member of one of our (ELCA) congregations. One of our own shot and killed two who had adopted us as their own. All of a sudden, and for all of us in congregations. One of our own shot and killed two who had adopted us as their own. All of a sudden, and for all of us in congregations. One of our own shot and killed two who had adopted us as their own. All of a sudden, and for all of us in congregations. One of our own shot and killed two who had adopted us as their own. All of a sudden, and for all of us in the ELCA, this was an intensely personal tragedy. Racism wasn't something outside of us; it was in us and had been all the ELCA, this was an intensely personal tragedy. Racism wasn't something outside of us; it was in us and had been all the ELCA, this was an intensely personal tragedy. Racism wasn't something outside of us; it was in us and had been all the ELCA, this was an intensely personal tragedy. Racism wasn't something outside of us; it was in us and had been all along.along.along.along. It is a funny thing about being confronted by the truth It is a funny thing about being confronted by the truth It is a funny thing about being confronted by the truth It is a funny thing about being confronted by the truth –––– it can lead to transformation. Our bishop in South Carolina talked it can lead to transformation. Our bishop in South Carolina talked it can lead to transformation. Our bishop in South Carolina talked it can lead to transformation. Our bishop in South Carolina talked with his African Methodist Episcopal colleagues. The shock and grief of the massacre was still raw. But inaction was no with his African Methodist Episcopal colleagues. The shock and grief of the massacre was still raw. But inaction was no with his African Methodist Episcopal colleagues. The shock and grief of the massacre was still raw. But inaction was no with his African Methodist Episcopal colleagues. The shock and grief of the massacre was still raw. But inaction was no longer an option. So congregations, ELCA and AME, started meeting together to share a meal, watch the film "Selma" and longer an option. So congregations, ELCA and AME, started meeting together to share a meal, watch the film "Selma" and longer an option. So congregations, ELCA and AME, started meeting together to share a meal, watch the film "Selma" and longer an option. So congregations, ELCA and AME, started meeting together to share a meal, watch the film "Selma" and then talk about the reality of racism. The youth of our churches met together to share a meal, watch the film "Remember then talk about the reality of racism. The youth of our churches met together to share a meal, watch the film "Remember then talk about the reality of racism. The youth of our churches met together to share a meal, watch the film "Remember then talk about the reality of racism. The youth of our churches met together to share a meal, watch the film "Remember the Titans" and talk about the reality of racism. It is a small step, but it is a start.the Titans" and talk about the reality of racism. It is a small step, but it is a start.the Titans" and talk about the reality of racism. It is a small step, but it is a start.the Titans" and talk about the reality of racism. It is a small step, but it is a start. We still have work to do. Within the ELCA, we have named the reality of institutional and structural racism. We have begun We still have work to do. Within the ELCA, we have named the reality of institutional and structural racism. We have begun We still have work to do. Within the ELCA, we have named the reality of institutional and structural racism. We have begun We still have work to do. Within the ELCA, we have named the reality of institutional and structural racism. We have begun to pry Lutheran identity away from European descent identity. It is not culture and cuisine that define us but our common to pry Lutheran identity away from European descent identity. It is not culture and cuisine that define us but our common to pry Lutheran identity away from European descent identity. It is not culture and cuisine that define us but our common to pry Lutheran identity away from European descent identity. It is not culture and cuisine that define us but our common witness to the gospel. We recommit ourselves to work for racial justice and inclusion, to work against white privilege, and witness to the gospel. We recommit ourselves to work for racial justice and inclusion, to work against white privilege, and witness to the gospel. We recommit ourselves to work for racial justice and inclusion, to work against white privilege, and witness to the gospel. We recommit ourselves to work for racial justice and inclusion, to work against white privilege, and to be a church that truly welcomes all. We cannot do this work alone. We will work with ecumenical and interreligious to be a church that truly welcomes all. We cannot do this work alone. We will work with ecumenical and interreligious to be a church that truly welcomes all. We cannot do this work alone. We will work with ecumenical and interreligious to be a church that truly welcomes all. We cannot do this work alone. We will work with ecumenical and interreligious partners. We will show up. We will speak up. We will act up.partners. We will show up. We will speak up. We will act up.partners. We will show up. We will speak up. We will act up.partners. We will show up. We will speak up. We will act up. The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel were not the first victims of violence. Martin Luther King Jr. was not the first victim of The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel were not the first victims of violence. Martin Luther King Jr. was not the first victim of The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel were not the first victims of violence. Martin Luther King Jr. was not the first victim of The martyrs of Mother Emmanuel were not the first victims of violence. Martin Luther King Jr. was not the first victim of violence. Our only hope is in the innocent One who was violently killed on Good Friday, Emmanuel, God with us. He was violence. Our only hope is in the innocent One who was violently killed on Good Friday, Emmanuel, God with us. He was violence. Our only hope is in the innocent One who was violently killed on Good Friday, Emmanuel, God with us. He was violence. Our only hope is in the innocent One who was violently killed on Good Friday, Emmanuel, God with us. He was wounded for our transgressions including the deadly sin of racism. But as he rose from the dead, we are able to rise up.wounded for our transgressions including the deadly sin of racism. But as he rose from the dead, we are able to rise up.wounded for our transgressions including the deadly sin of racism. But as he rose from the dead, we are able to rise up.wounded for our transgressions including the deadly sin of racism. But as he rose from the dead, we are able to rise up. In Christ,In Christ,In Christ,In Christ, The Rev. Elizabeth A. EatonThe Rev. Elizabeth A. EatonThe Rev. Elizabeth A. EatonThe Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding BishopPresiding BishopPresiding BishopPresiding Bishop Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in America

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ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

These small groups meet monthly and/or weekly for devotions, fellowship and service projects. We hope you’ll find one or two to get involved with.

P����� T��� ��� ��������: Every Thursday from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Please join the church staff in the office as we pray for the Church, its ministries, and those who have asked us to include them in our prayers. Plan to join us! “Never doubt what one prayer can do.”

L'()���� L�*��+ B��- C/'0 Next scheduled meeting of the Book Club will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11:30 AM at Bay Hills Restaurant. We will be reading “The Shack” by William Pail Young

HOLY STITCHERS Please join Helen and the ladies when they resume the meetings in the fall!

WOMEN’S GROUP Next Meeting: May 21, 2018 at 7:00 PM

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EAT! Join the Saints when they go out to eat, Friday,

May 25 at Roma’s in Bellevue!

If you have any questions, please call Linda Feder @402-298-8969

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COUNCIL NOTES We have 3 Council members whose terms are up.

We are so grateful for their service to Hosanna!We are so grateful for their service to Hosanna!We are so grateful for their service to Hosanna!We are so grateful for their service to Hosanna!

3 new council members are needed for a 2 year term

starting in May. Please prayerfully consider this important

service opportunity.

HOSANNA COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY 2017-2018

President

Brenda Shafer

296-4358

Vice-President

Laurie Voss

296-4745 297-1184 (c)

Secretary Sandy Frye 296-7396

Leigh LaRosa 296-6795

Bob Wills

298-7442

Grace Weisz 297-0975

Melinda Zimmerer 298-7458

Treasurer Dave Steinkruger 250-7737

Financial Secretary

Jenni Dasovic

297-1670

Property Maintenance

Bill Wylie

203-2949

We welcome all people to worship God

by offering our lives in daily witness to the love of Jesus Christ.

Welcome Ministry Worship Ministry Laurie Voss Leigh LaRosa Grace Weisz Bob Wills

Witness Ministry Sandy Frye

YOU are always welcome to attend the meeting of our YOU are always welcome to attend the meeting of our YOU are always welcome to attend the meeting of our YOU are always welcome to attend the meeting of our Council. Council on the third Thursday of each month. Council. Council on the third Thursday of each month. Council. Council on the third Thursday of each month. Council. Council on the third Thursday of each month.

7:00 PM.7:00 PM.7:00 PM.7:00 PM.

Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.

~Martin Luther

The kids in Children's church would like to thank

everyone who bought their “Happy Easter” bookmarks. They raised $61.19!!

The next step is to pick out the animals they want to give from the “Good Gifts” catalog.

Join Pastor Jim each Monday at 6:30 PM for a closer look at the Bible.

Everyone is welcome!

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Hello Hosanna,

I really appreciate the time you gave me to deal with my dad’s illness and death. Especially coming after last summer’s sabbatical. I am always amazed at how God works in people’s lives. That journey was very different for me as a son, rather than pastor. But being a pastor, I knew the promises that God has for us and that was very comforting. I pray we all learn to trust in God’s promises.

I might be called to be your pastor but I’ve seen you as better ministers than myself in a variety of situations. I’ve seen you reach out to others and they have responded. Keep up the good work. I’m quickly realizing that there is plenty to do and it is tough to manage being part time. That’s why I am encouraged that you are covering for me. I think Paul noticed the same thing in the early church. He said in 1 Corinthians 12: 27 “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is part of it.”

We are going to be talking about discipleship the rest of this year – not as scary as it sounds. A disciple is a learner – a learner about God. Hey we are already doing that – learning about God. We’ve talked about love for several years – Jesus said “by this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another”. So now that we have been talking about love, we need to love one another – to do it. Have we??? I think so – we are the body of Christ.

During this spring growing season we are going to think on the ‘soil’ of the church. The ultimate goal of a congregation is to be a community of faith that is ready, willing, and able to respond to God’s call and produce fruit – “thirty, sixty, a hundredfold”. (see Matthew Chapter 13) This works best when we take the time to discover our greatest talents, and have put them in roles we can perform with strength. There would be no burn out and each person would feel valued and know they make meaningful contributions in God’s kingdom. Wow – easy to say but perhaps hard to achieve. Please consider stepping out and trying things and if you don’t know your strengths, let’s talk or give something a try for a little while. We do have a Spiritual Gifts Inventory to help you find your strong spiritual gifts.

I would like Hosanna to be a place where we can provide opportunities for you to live out your faith in service to others, to provide faith-building opportunities for you to grow as a Christian, to provide opportunities for you to develop deep and lasting friendships in community with others, to provide opportunities for lifelong learning as you deepen your understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith, and be good stewards of your financial contributions to your church. We are working with an online resource called RightNow Media that provides Christian videos designed to teach on a variety of subjects. Kind of like the "Netflix of Video Bible Studies" because you will have instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples and more. You can view these videos from your phone, tablet, computer, and TV app.

No matter what is going on in our lives now or in the near future, Jesus has won the war for our eternal future. By his blood on the cross, death and resurrection Jesus changes everything for us. A wonderful video series on this can be found at RightNow Media called ‘Easter Experience’ by Kyle Idleman.

With this knowledge of our eternal future guaranteed, it’s important that we support and encourage one another now – together we can help each other bear our current burdens and trust in Christ’s work on the cross. We are beginning to see the benefits of that already – we seem to be more of a family who shares, supports, and plays together. In Christ with us, we can overcome many obstacles in our lives and enable us to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Pastor Jim

Combined Worship Attendance

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Your Financial Gifts… Please be mindful that Hosanna’s monthly financial obligations continue throughout the year. If you are unable to attend Sunday Worship Services, please consider mailing your commitment to the church at P.O. Box 301, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. Thank You! Our Church continues to be grateful for all who faithfully support the ongoing life and ministry operating costs of Hosanna.

You make a difference! Thank you Members and Friends Of Hosanna!

Can you shake hands, read, smile, or pour

coffee? Then we need you!!

We are looking for individuals

to join our Worship Assistants volunteer list.

Your commitment would only be one service per month.

If you are willing to help out,

call Diana at the church office

(296-2662) or email hosannalutheran@windstream.net

Thank you!

Congratulations to all our 2018 Graduates!Congratulations to all our 2018 Graduates!Congratulations to all our 2018 Graduates!Congratulations to all our 2018 Graduates! Including:Including:Including:Including:

Casey ScottCasey ScottCasey ScottCasey Scott Shannon McKinleyShannon McKinleyShannon McKinleyShannon McKinley

May God richly May God richly May God richly May God richly bless you bless you bless you bless you as you continue as you continue as you continue as you continue your journey.your journey.your journey.your journey.

Weekly Income

April 1 Easter

April 8 April 15 April 22

General 3299.19 1494.00 2950.00 n/a

Benevolence 0 0 0 0

April 29

n/a

0

April 1 Easter April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29

Attendance 138

81

48

55

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May 2018

Free smoke detectors!Free smoke detectors!Free smoke detectors!Free smoke detectors!

(No, seriously, they’re free)(No, seriously, they’re free)(No, seriously, they’re free)(No, seriously, they’re free)

The Red Cross is giving away The Red Cross is giving away The Red Cross is giving away The Red Cross is giving away smoke alarmssmoke alarmssmoke alarmssmoke alarms

Just call 211 or go online to Just call 211 or go online to Just call 211 or go online to Just call 211 or go online to www.getasmokealarm.orgwww.getasmokealarm.orgwww.getasmokealarm.orgwww.getasmokealarm.org Please pass the word on to Please pass the word on to Please pass the word on to Please pass the word on to anyone who may need one!anyone who may need one!anyone who may need one!anyone who may need one!

Our Community Garden will be ready soon and we need your help!

Can you give a couple hours of your time to prepare, plant, or water?

The produce we grow provides fresh

vegetables to Open Hearts Kitchen, the Co-Op, people in our community, and the groups that

meet here weekly.

If you are interested, please speak with Pastor Jim or call the church office @ 296-2662. Thanks!

Please let

the office

(296-2662)

know of

changes to the

prayer lists so

that we can

keep

everything

current.

Thanks!

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Helping Our Community Please remember our on-going collections – 1st Sunday of every month. ► Cass County Food Bank: Non perishable food,

paper goods, soap, detergent and cleaning products. NO JUNK FOOD, PLEASE!

Please check the expiration dates on the food. The food bank will not accept food with expired dates. ► Abundant Harvest Food Co-op @ Hosanna 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 5:00 PM ► Under His Wings Baby Pantry: Located at Under His Wings Always needs diapers, Size 3, 4, 5, & 6 Baby shampoo, lotion and wash. ► Under His Wings Thrift Shop: 511 Main St. Hours: 10-5:00 pm Tues.-Fri 10-3:00 Sat ► Prevent Blindness Nebraska: Used eyeglasses – no sunglasses

Campbell Soup Labels and General Mills Box Tops For Education: Please save both labels for our schools. The labels are redeemed for classroom items to enhance our children’s education.

Justin Bartlett, Marines (Nephew of Brian & Robin Brown) Meshack Casey, Army (Grandson of Dave & Jan Conley) Cory Clines, Air Force (Grandson of Dave and Jan Conley) Col. Mona Dolson, (Sister of Mitch Houchin) Zach Gehrig (Nephew of Leon and Jan Gehrig) Mason Jensen, Navy (Nephew of Scot and Tiffany Simon) Calvin Johnson, Air Force (Nephew of Kermit & Fiorenza Reisdorph) Rachel Mildenhall, (Friend of Connie Halouska) Caleb Morehead, Army Reserves (Grandson of Bertha Black) Travis Roeder, Air Force (Son-in-law of Pastor Jim & Linda Spanjers) Brent Wiese, Army Jennifer Zeitler and Marcus Hough, Air Force (Friends of the congregation)

PRAYERS FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY . . .

It’s coming!!! Start cleaning out your closets,

garage, and storage sheds!!!

June 7-9, 2018

Please join us

on Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays from 10:00-10:30

AM as we pray for

our church, our community and

people in need.

There’s always

plenty of coffee

and we’d love to see you!

Greatness lies not in being strong,

but in the right use of strength.

Ashley Chestnut

O.C. Coleman

Barb Culbertson

Mary and Ted Dalhberg

Marilyn Erdman

Ebbin Gehrke

Dave Greer

Bill Grunewald

Stephanie Hoshor

Karen Johnsen

Cole Johnson

Darrell Kathol

Leroy Kenan

Beverly Kwasnieski

Lisa Perez

Cecile Roberts

Emily Seaton

John Warsing

Eric Walkenhorst

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“Building on the Assembly” 2018 Synod Assembly May 31-June 2, 2018

Younes Conference Center—Kearney, NE As we gather in assembly to elect a Bishop you will be participating in building the foundation for the future of the Nebraska Synod. All worship centers, synod serving arms, and organizations joining together at the Synod Assembly on May 31- June 2, 2018 are invited to bring a “wood block” to build the foundation of a cross at the assembly. Your “wood block” should be an 8-inch-long piece of 2 by 4 that is painted, written on, and decorated so that it represents who you are as a valued part of the Nebraska Synod. Use your creativity to show who you are through your “wood block”. We need to have uniformity in our “wood blocks” so please do not exceed the 8-inch-long piece of 2 by 4 and keep all sides as smooth as possible so that the foundation we will be building is sturdy and strong. For more information, or to check out the Speakers, use the link below: http://nebraskasynod.org/events/events-directory/2018-assembly.html

Come and See...Community Matters!

I have a soft spot in my heart for kids you know, especially the little ones. And being their Sunday School teacher has been so much fun and such a blessing to me as I learn about Jesus right along with them.

But then there’s baptism!!! If we are so privileged as to be there at their baptism, at this absolutely holy time where God does His thing and adopts them into His family, we should stand in awe and shout for joy.

At the most recent baptism, I was struck by the following. We read together: As we live with Him and with His people, We grow in faith, love, and obedience to the will of God. (Service of Holy Baptism)

Come and “live” with Him and His people. Come and see what God is doing.

In Christ’s service,

Claudia

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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Hosanna Lutheran Church P.O. Box 301

Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-2662

Ministers: All Members

Pastor: Jim Spanjers 616-7909 E-mail: hl_pastor@windstream.net

Council President: Brenda Shafer 296-4358

Director Of Care Ministry: Grace Weisz 297-0975

Director of Under His Wings Baby Pantry and Thrift Shop: Claudia Wylie 802-7115

Church Office: Diana Lindensmith 296-2662 E-Mail: hosannalutheran@windstream.net Office hours: Tues-Thurs. 9am-Noon

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On the Web: www.HosannaPlattsmouth.com

We welcome all people to worship God by offering our lives in daily witness

to the love of Jesus Christ.

Rummage Sale!!! Get Ready!

Thursday, June 7

th 9:00-7:00 pm

Friday, June 8th

9:00 am- 2:00 pm Saturday, June 9

th 9:00 am-2:00 pm BAG SALE!

Hosanna Lutheran Church 700 S. 18

th St.

Plattsmouth, NE 68048

(just west of Plattsmouth Middle School)