Updated July 1: 

• Dinner In/Out Groups Reforming - Groups will start meeting monthly in August and continue through November.  These groups are a terrific way to really get to know members of the congregation in ways that extend far beyond our time together on Sunday mornings.  Historically, groups have consisted of 6 to 8 and met once a month.   You don’t have to commit to hosting to be part of a Dinner In group.  There is an option to join a Dinner Out group--one that meets in a restaurant instead of in a home.  To join a group, please indicate on the sign up in the fellowship hall, the online sign-up, or contact Jeanine Stubbs.  

• Help fill Metro Lutheran Ministry’s (MLM) Christmas Store with gifts.  In early December, 1,000+ families facing poverty in the Kansas City metro will have the opportunity to “shop” for Christmas gifts for free.  Hosanna! collects gifts for this store each July, and then sends “elves” to help in December. 

  • Drop off your gifts by the Christmas tree in the fellowship hall in July.  You can also shop online or using the MLM Wishlist and have items shipped directly to Hosanna! (2800 N Church Rd, Liberty, MO  64068)

  • These are the most needed (new) items:

    • Coats (new or very gently used)

    • Small kitchen appliances (crock pot, air fryer, toaster oven, electric skillet, coffee maker, etc.)

    • Blanket/comforters/sheet sets (king/queen sizes)

    • Bath sets and towel sets

    • Adult unisex sweatpants and sweatshirts

    • Men’s gifts (wallets, watches, small tool sets)

    • Kids toys (boys and girls, all ages)

    • Teen $25 gift cards (Walmart, Target, Amazon, Old Navy)

  • Hosanna! Challenge:  For every “gift” above, we encourage you to purchase one or more packages of these less glamorous, but equally important gifts:

    • Adult Underwear Multi-Pack (Size M-XXXXL)

    • Children's Multi-Pack Underwear

Past Updates:

• Here’s what we’re planning for more family-friendly activities this summer:

  • ​​Friday, July 22 - Campfire, fun, and outdoor movie night at the church

  • Sunday, August 21 - Back to school blessing

  • Sunday, September 11 - Rally Day during and after worship, including the presentation of Bibles, a picnic, and activities such as a bounce house, face paint, snow cones, etc.

  • If you’d like to help plan some of these activities and think about the shape of faith formation beginning in the fall, please speak with Alison Kern. 

• If you or someone you know loses air conditioning in their home, please call the church office to borrow the window A/C unit we have available.

• The local Community Blood Center has announced a blood emergency.  Please make a life-saving blood donation at a Community Blood Center donor center or blood drive near you. Find out where and when to donate.

• Road north of church is closed for construction.  The intersection at Route A and 112th Street (the Roosterville corner) is closed for intersection improvements until mid-August.

• Help Us Keep Hosanna! Cool.  Our congregation has 11 heating and air conditioning units.  Most are over 20 years old.  We’re seeking to raise $30,000 by October 1 to help us replace 4-6 of the units most at risk of failure.  You may contribute to the campaign by placing a check with “HVAC” written on the memo line in the offering plate or mailing it to the church office.  Give online with your bank account or credit card.  

HOSANNA! LUTHERAN CHURCH

2800 N. Church Rd., Liberty, Missouri

816-781-7991