Updated August 27:

• Back-to-School Blessing This Sunday   
  Students and teachers return to the classroom this August, and we’re excited to pray and bless them on Sunday, August 30 during worship.  Students, teachers, and staff of all ages will be invited forward during worship to receive a special blessing and backpack tag to remind them that God is near to them in their pursuits.  Feel free to invite family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to join us for the blessing!   

• Kids to Receive Bibles
  Our mission is to put the Word of God in the hands and hearts of God’s children, so on Rally Day, September 13, we’ll present age-appropriate Bibles to children of various ages. 

  • We give Bibles to children who are 4 years old, in 2nd grade, in 6th grade, and those who missed them in previous years. 

  • If you don’t hear from us by September 1, but think your child should receive a Bible, please tell Pastor Mike or just come forward during worship.

  • We’re happy to share these Bibles with kids beyond the congregation!  Kids you invite can simply come forward during worship to receive one, though it’s helpful if you fill out the form at www.hosannatogether.org/bibles so we know to expect them. 

  • Extra Bibles are available in the fellowship hall if you’d like to share them with a neighbor, friend, grandchild, etc. who isn’t available to receive one in person.

  • If you can’t make it on Sept. 13, kids are welcome to get their Bibles from Pastor Mike on a different Sunday. 

• Save the Date for Rally Day on September 13  
  On Sunday, September 13, we’ll present Bibles to kids at various ages, share a meal, spend time with each other, and play together.  Regular Sunday faith formation for kids, confirmation youth, high school youth, and adults will resume on Sept. 20.  The choir will resume rehearsals on September 13 before worship at 8:15.  All are welcome to join.  Speak with our choir director, Dr. Chris Marple for more info.

• Sunday Faith Formation After Worship Resumes September 20
  We will gather every week beginning on Sunday, September 20 at 10:45 to grow in faith together.  We will follow a new general pattern this year: 

  • Two consecutive weeks of Sunday School by age group...
    Kid’s Crew (Preschool-5th grades) gather all together for music and interactive lessons to go deeper in faith.
    Confirmation Catechism (6th-8th+ grades) explore who God is, how to think theologically, and what difference God makes in their lives.
    The God Squad (high school) looks for God’s presence in their daily lives and unpacks a new topic each week that directly impacts them.
    Adults (any age) engage in multi-session life-application topic series throughout the year.  The year will begin with Pastor Mike, discussing how Lutherans authentically share their faith.

  • One week of all ages service and learning...

  • Repeat!

• The Real Birds Were Really Hungry
  In spite of our recording to ward off birds in our vineyard, a flock devoured all of our grapes before they were ripe.  We’re disappointed, but we do have plenty Communion wine from last year’s harvest to last us through the next year. Thank you so much to Mike for his continued hard work tending the vineyard.  

• Hosanna! Vegetable Garden
  Produce continues growing in Hosanna’s veggie garden! We've been donating peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes to the In As Much Ministry food pantry to provide fresh produce to our neighbors facing food insecurity.