Updated May 7:

• Confirmation on May 17   We will celebrate confirmation with Aiden Noel and Sarah Kern during worship on May 17.  Confirmation in the Lutheran tradition is when youth “confirm” the faith in which they were baptized and we recognize them as mature disciples in the family of faith.  It follows three years of catechism, during which they explore the Bible more deeply, learn to ask deep questions, and ponder what it means to live as disciples of Jesus.  In addition to affirming their faith during worship, they will share during the sermon time a little bit about how they see God.  Recognizing how much they have grown and matured in life and faith, we will take this opportunity to bless these youth, name some of the ways we see God working in and through them, and pray for them. 

• Hosanna! Lunch Bunch ~ Tuesday, May 19th  Make plans now to join us for lunch on Tuesday, Mary 19th at Longhorn Steakhouse in Liberty. Every month on the third Tuesday, a group of us gather together at a local restaurant for some fun fellowship and a good meal. Everyone is invited! Longhorn Steakhouse is located just off 1-52 highway at 9400 Northeast Barry Rd.  No reservations are needed, although it is helpful to have a head count for seating. Just zip an email to the church office and let us know if you will be joining us.  We hope to see you there! 

• Synod Bishop Joining Hosanna! for Worship on May 24   We’re excited to have our Central States Synod Bishop Donna Simon joining us for worship and sharing God’s Word with us during the sermon.  On this Sunday, May 24, we’ll be celebrating Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the birth of the church, so it’s a perfect time to connect with the church beyond our four walls.  Bishop Donna serves the ELCA congregations of Missouri and Kansas by connecting congregations providing direction,, offering care and support, and working with the wider ELCA on our behalf.  After worship, Bishop Donna will visit with us to share what’s happening in the wider church beyond Hosanna, offer her excitement and vision for the people of God, and listen to our joys, concerns, questions, and vision for the church. 

• Our Annexation is Complete!    After 21 months, we’ve finally completed the process to annex our undeveloped land behind the church into the City of Liberty.  Following Kansas City’s vote for detachment on April 16, Liberty’s City Council voted April 27 to approve annexation.  We are grateful that we no longer have to deal with the complication and hassle of residing in two different cities!  Our Congregation Council will talk at our May 12 meeting about options and next steps for how we might utilize this land to support and grow our ministry. 

• In As Much Ministry food items   Food insecurity continues in our area. Would you consider picking up an extra item or two the next time you go to the grocery store? Items currently needed: Sloppy Joe Sauce, Canned Chicken, Kids cereal, Canned mandarin oranges, Pasta sauce, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickles, Sugar and toothpaste. Thank you.