Updated November 25:

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

  • Nov. 30:  Kid’s Program Rehearsal
    Adult Study - Reflections and Questions on the Church Today)

  • Dec. 7:  Kid’s Program Rehearsal

  • Dec. 14:  Kid’s Program Rehearsal
    Adult Study - What’s Christ Got to Do with Christmas Anymore?)

  • Dec. 21:  Kid’s Christmas Program - During worship, no Faith Formation after worship

• Upcoming Adult Study Topics  Our Half Truths study wraps up this Sunday, November 16.  In the following weeks during the faith formation hour after worship, Pastor Mike will lead conversation on the following topics:

  • Nov. 30 - Reflections and Questions on the Church Today

    • What are the trends (positive and negative) in the church at large:  Christian Nationalism and grace, secularism and spirituality, lower attendance/investment and innovation, division and collaboration?

    • How is the ELCA is fairing in these trends?  How is Hosanna! fairing? 

    • What is God calling us to be and do today--as a worldwide church and as Hosanna? 

• 2025 Annual Metro Lutheran Ministry Christmas   The MLM Christmas collection this year will take place from Sunday November 2 through Sunday November 30. Again this year there is a desperate need for coats either new or gently used for all ages!! In addition, gift cards for $25 from Target or Walmart are welcome. The Christmas tree will be decorated in the fellowship hall beginning Sunday, November 2. There is a Christmas Store Wish List and volunteer sign up information available on their website: https://mlmkc.org/event/christmas-store/ ​

• Get Ready for Advent!   Advent begins on November 30.  It is a four-week season as we prepare our hearts, minds, and lives for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.  Advent gives us opportunities to step back from the busyness of the season to pause, wonder, dream, and hope for a better world, brought by the birth of Christ and God’s nearness in our lives.  Let this season shape your experience of Christmas and God’s nearness by attending Wednesday evening prayer and reading a devotional. 

• Advent Activities for Families   Parents and grandparents, pick up a copy of the God With Us Advent activities for your family to explore the ways in which Emmanuel (God-with-us) brings hope, peace, joy, and love to your home and community, especially during hard times.  Each week you will explore together how the good news of God-with-us changes our perspective and gives us courage for each day.  The activities also include an Advent calendar with simple daily activities to engage your kids and think about Jesus as we prepare for his coming again this Christmas.  The devotions are written for children and adults of all ages.  If you can’t make it in to pick up a physical copy by the start of Advent this Sunday, Nov. 30, send an e-mail to Pastor Mike (pastormike@hosannalutheranchurch.org) and he will send you a digital copy (we’re unable to post it online due to copyright restrictions). 

• Advent Evening Prayer   Each December, we find ourselves planning and preparing for the perfect decorations, activities, parties, gatherings, travel, meals, and gifts.  However, preparing for the coming of Christ is not a matter of having everything under control.  Christ’s arrival disrupts our lives--the sin and brokenness in our lives and society, as well as all the busyness that too easily distracts us from the truly meaningful things in life.  Disrupt the compulsions and stress of the season by joining the ELCA congregations of the Northland for evening prayer each Wednesday during Advent at 7:00pm. 
  Join us at 7:00pm on the following days and at these locations:

- Dec. 3 - Hosanna, 2800 N. Church Rd, Liberty
- Dec. 10 - St. James, 1104 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City
- Dec. 17 - Gloria Dei, 5409 NW 72nd St, Kansas City​