Worship on Sunday, February 15

Announcement Highlights:​​​​

• Upcoming Sunday Faith Formation   Grow in faith by joining us for these activities after worship in the coming weeks:​

  • Feb. 15:  Crews, confirmation, high school youth, adult study

  • Feb. 22:  Everything Red Potluck

  • March 1:  Crews, confirmation, high school youth, adult study

  • March 8:  Service:  Flower planting

• Join Us for Ash Wednesday on February 18    On Ash Wednesday, we acknowledge our mortality and remember God’s unconditional promise of eternal life and love.  We place ashen crosses on our foreheads--the same place oil was placed on our foreheads at baptism--to remember that God has claimed us as beloved children and redeemed us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Join us February 18:

  • At Noon:  15-minute simple service of prayer with imposition of ashes.

  • At 7:00pm:  45-minute worship service with music, reflection, prayer, and imposition of ashes.

  • By request:  Contact Pastor Mike to drive up for prayer and the imposition of ashes. 

• High School Faith Formation This Sunday   The God Squad will begin meeting regularly after worship on Crew Weeks (upcoming:  Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Mar. 15) to talk about life and faith.  This Sunday and Mar. 1 they’ll beta test two different activities to help them find a meaningful focus for their time together. 

• Shirley Circle   During the winter months, Shirley Circle decided to  change their meeting date, time, and location.   We will be meeting on Thursday, February 19th, 10am at Holy Grounds Coffee Shop.   The coffee shop is located at 342 N. Water Street, Liberty, MO.   
  We will have a brief business meeting, Bible Study and fellowship.   The lesson will be from the Gather Magazine, December 2025/January - February 2026 Issue, "Now Let Us Pray" Session Two, Praying with the body of the Earth. If you need a copy of the lesson, please contact Louise Ahrens at piflouise@aol.com or 816-405-8165.   The following is the purpose statement of the Women of the ELCA:
  As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world. 
  All women of Hosanna! are invited to join us on the 19th!   Looking forward to seeing you then!

• In As Much Ministry food items   Wintertime continues to be a difficult time for many families. When you do your weekly grocery shopping, would you consider picking up an extra item or two and place them in the red wagon by the fellowship doors at church? The following items are urgently needed: Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce, Canned Chicken, Kids Cereal, Canned Chili, Canned pineapple, Ketchup.  Thank you for your continued support.