Updated July 9:

• Thank you for a Great Road Trip!   Thank you to those volunteers who gave their time and talents toward making our “Road Trip” VBS a success. This wonderful group of people pooled their experiences, passions, and love for sharing God’s love with our youth.

VBS Director: Chris Marple

Steering Committee: Sarah Oprinovich, Deb Warnex, Kristin Belcher, Catherine Noel

Kitchen and Meal Preparation: Janeen Bollhoefer, Pam Schmidt, Joyce Uber, Bonny Grauerholz

Station Leaders: Ryan Schmidt, E.J. Marple, Sarah Kern, Tony Belcher, Angelika Schmitt, Ann Woody, Alison Kern

Station Volunteers: Jamie Heil, Catherine Noel, Margaret Grote, Bree Grauerholz

Traveler Guides: Luke Cerra, Max Anderson, Emma Schmidt, Aiden Noel, Allie Heil

Decorations: Kristin Belcher

“Scout” the Dog Puppeteer: E.J. Marple

Photographer: Pastor Jealaine Marple

Document Preparation and Communication: Cathy Baker

Technical Assistance: Pastor Mike Kern, Noah Kern

Adult VBS Leadership: Pastor John Kreidler

• In As Much Ministry food items   In As Much Ministry is a food pantry that addresses food security for people in need within Clay County, Missouri through the generosity of the community and congregations like Hosanna! Your contributions help In As Much distribute over 10,000 lbs. of food to families each week.

They are focusing on a lot of children for the next three months since children will be home from school and a lot of them may be home alone. They would like to have food on hand that children will not have to cook.

• 2026 MLM Christmas in July    It’s never too early to get into the Christmas Spirit!  Throughout the month of July, we will be collecting items for the 2026 MLM Christmas store. The most needed items are Boys & Girls underwear sizes 4-16, Women’s underwear size 10 and up and Men’s underwear sizes S, L and XL.

Please leave your gifts by the Christmas tree in the fellowship hall anytime between July 1st and August 2nd. Items will be delivered to MLM the first week in August. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Uber 402-990-3663. Thank you for your generous support. 

• Hosanna! Lunch Bunch ~ Tuesday, July 21st, Nicky’s Pizza   The Lunch Bunch is thinking about taking on a task, and we would welcome additional input and help. If you are free the third Tuesday of the month, please join us. We are having a look at the feasibility of making the church door by the kitchen handicap accessible. Our next meeting is at Nicky’s Pizza located at 9771 N Cedar Ave across from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. We meet at 11:30.
  Please bring your thoughts, appetite and good spirit.