Updated August 27:

• Grape Harvest this Sunday  Our grapes will be ready for harvest this Sunday, August 31.  We’ll head out after worship and pick them together.  No experience or talent is necessary and all of the tools are provided.  After the fun of harvest, they’ll be processed and turned into our Communion wine.  We are so grateful to Mike Jennings for his extensive work tending the vines and processing the grapes for us.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the harvest!   

• Join Us Sunday, September 7 for Rally Day + Invite Friends! Here’s what we have planned:

  • We’ll worship together.

    • We will give thanks for life together and pray for God’s blessing on the coming year. 

    • Kids are various ages will be presented with new Bibles (see separate announcement).

  • We’ll eat and talk together.

    • The main dish will be provided, ready shortly after worship.

    • Each household is asked to bring something to share: 
      Last name: A-L dessert
      Last name:  M-Z side dish

    • Dishes can be homemade or store-bought. 

    • Everyone is welcome to attend the meal, even if they don’t stick around for the activities.

  • We’ll play together.

    • There will be a bounce house and face painting.

    • Both kids and adults can also join in the other activities, including corn hole, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, and lots of board and card games.

    • You are encouraged to bring your favorite outdoor and board games to share.

  • If you’ve fallen out of the habit of attending worship regularly, Rally Day is a great time to hit reset and commit to joining us regularly again. 

Rally Day is also a great time to invite family, friends, and neighbors to join you at church! 

• Sermon Series through Sept. 7  One of the most impactful parts of Pastor Mike’s sabbatical was his week with the Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  The next few weeks, Pastor Mike will share what he learned from the people he met, how they shifted his perspective and kindled a new awareness of how God is working in us and in the world.  He hopes to take a group of Hosanna! adults and youth excited to learn and grow to visit the Pine Ridge Reconciliation Center next summer. 

• Join the HOSANNA! Choir   Rehearsals for the HOSANNA! Choir will begin Sunday, September 7th, from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m., and everyone ages 10 to 110 is invited to join! Whether you're an experienced singer or just someone who loves to lift your voice in praise, there's a place for you. This fall, we’ll prepare a meaningful Advent cantata and explore opportunities to collaborate with our handbell ensemble. No extensive experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a willing heart. For more information or a little encouragement, reach out to Dr. Chris Marple at chrismmarple@gmail.com or by text at (563) 663-5599. 

• Wednesday Bible Study Schedule  Join us in the fellowship hall each Wednesday morning 10:00-11:30 to share life and read through the Bible together.  No preparation and no Bible expertise is necessary.  Each week we read a section together and then discuss it.  You are welcome to just show up (enter through the kitchen door), but you can also talk to Pastor Mike if you have questions.  We will not meet on September 3. 

• RSVP FOR OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION   Hosanna! turns 25 this year!  On Sunday, Sept. 21, we’ll celebrate this milestone with a special worship service at our usual time, with a meal and activities to follow.  We are excited that Pastor Richard Heinlen, our mission developer and first pastor, will be with us on that day. Click here to RSVP for lunch or use the bulletin insert.  We expect a big turnout for the meal and would like to know how much food to have prepared, so you’re not committed to attending if you RSVP or left out if you don’t.  Anyone is welcome to join us and there is no cost to attend. 
  For anyone who would like to visit more personally with Pastor Heinlen, we’ve reserved a room at Saltgrass Steak House in Liberty on Saturday, September 20th at 6:30.  Please indicate on your Sunday meal RSVP if you also plan to attend this event.  We will order as individuals. ​