Updated June 5:

• Pastor Mike is on Sabbatical  Pastor Mike is on sabbatical until Monday, August 4.  Details about what to expect are in the FAQ About Sabbatical. 

• Upcoming Worship Leaders   Here’s who we look forward to leading us in worship the next few weeks:

  •  June 8:  Deacon Dave Mareske - Executive director at Hollis Renewal Center in Bonner Springs, Kansas.  Hollis extends Christian hospitality and outdoor experiences to individuals, families, and groups.  Learn more about Hollis or plan a stay at holliscenter.org

  • June 15:  Bishop Susan Candea - Serves as bishop to ELCA congregations in the Central States Synod, in Missouri and Kansas.  She challenges and equips congregations and leaders to follow God’s mission and purpose in the local community and the whole church--united with Christ in Baptism, traveling the way of Jesus, joining God's reign of justice and radical love in the world.

  • June 22:  Pr. John Kreidler and Rachel Kurtz - Pastor John is a retired prison chaplain, bishop’s associate, and member of Hosanna!  He will lead our worship liturgy and Holy Communion.  Singer and storyteller Rachel will lead our music and offer the reflection on God’s Word. 

• Save the Date for Christian Singer/Speaker Rachel Kurtz   Inspirational Christian singer Rachel Kurtz will be with us June 21 and 22.  She will lead a Saturday morning parent workshop, afternoon youth retreat for middle and high school youth of Hosanna! and surrounding congregations, and an evening concert open to the entire community.  Rachel will also offer music and inspiration during worship on Sunday morning. 

• VBS Volunteers and Decorations Needed   HOSANNA! is excited to present a FREE 3-day VBS from 5 pm to 8 pm on July 9-11. We will start with dinner and an opening assembly each night. Then, we'll begin our fun as we explore Camp Firelight. We will wrap up our VBS with our worship service on Sunday, July 13th, where we will share with the congregation what we learned, along with some camp songs. 
  We need several adult volunteers for the following lead positions: Science, Recreation, Music, Dinner, Crafts, and Lessons. All lead positions have a script to follow, and readings/projects/activities will be provided to you. We will also need a teen volunteer for each youth section to be our Camp Counselors to help stay energized and to lead them to their sessions. Many hands make light work, and we'll need all your hands! If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about VBS, please contact Chris Marple at chrismmarple@gmail.com. During our VBS, John Kreidler will lead an adult bible study during each VBS session. 
  We will also need some camp/outdoor-themed decorations. We could use items such as a kayak, small tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, or anything you can think of that would be fun to bring in for decorations. 
  Register your campers (ages 5-12) today! Please think about bringing your grandkids, nieces and nephews, neighbors, and anyone looking for a great time this summer! The registration is open now! https://tinyurl.com/H-VBS-25

• Prayer Assistance for a Sabbatical Time - A Call to Prayer  Of course, our hope is that all of us in some way practice daily prayer formally and informally, planned and unplanned.  There are times when we want opportunities for prayer to be more intentional and to have the assurance that our personal prayers are joined together with those of other people from our community of faith.  We’d like to have someone emphasize prayer for Pr. Mike, his family, and our community of faith on every day during the two months of Pastor Mike’s sabbatical. 

  • Today and at any other time during the sabbatical time, sign up to pray on the sabbatical bulletin board in the fellowship hall. 

  • Place a sticker on the calendar for the days you intend to pray specifically for these items. 

  • You can select as many dates as you would like. 

  • You can pray as an individual, a family, or some other group.  You do not need to provide your name.

  • More than one “You” can select a particular date, but it would be nice to have everyday covered.

  • If you’d won’t be in the building for a while, you can also call the church office to sign up.