Updated September 10

• Kids to Receive Bibles

Our mission is to put the Word of God in the hands and hearts of God’s children, so on Rally Day, September 13, we’ll present age-appropriate Bibles to children of various ages. 

• We give Bibles to children who are 4 years old, in 2nd grade, in 6th grade, and those who missed them in previous years. 

• If you haven’t heard from us, but think your child should receive a Bible, please tell Pastor Mike or just come forward during worship.

• We’re happy to share these Bibles with kids beyond the congregation!  Kids you invite can simply come forward during worship to receive one, though it’s helpful if you fill out the form at www.hosannatogether.org/bibles so we know to expect them. 

• Extra Bibles are available in the fellowship hall if you’d like to share them with a neighbor, friend, grandchild, etc. who isn’t available to receive one in person.

• If you can’t make it on Sept. 13, kids are welcome to get their Bibles from Pastor Mike on a different Sunday. 

Thank you so much to everyone who donated to help us cover the cost of these Bibles!  Between donations already received and those pending that were communicated to us, we believe we have them all funded. 

• Join Us Sunday, September 13 for Rally Day + Invite Friends! 
  On Sunday, September 13, we’ll present Bibles to kids at various ages, share a meal, spend time with each other, and play together.  Regular Sunday faith formation for kids, confirmation youth, high school youth, and adults will resume on Sept. 20.  The choir will resume rehearsals on September 13 before worship at 8:15.  All are welcome to join.  Speak with our choir director, Dr. Chris Marple for more info.

• Sunday Faith Formation After Worship Resumes September 20
  We will gather every week beginning on Sunday, September 20 at 10:45 to grow in faith together.  We will follow a new general pattern this year: 

  • Two consecutive weeks of Sunday School by age group...
    Kid’s Crew (Preschool-5th grades) gather all together for music and interactive lessons to go deeper in faith.
    Confirmation Catechism (6th-8th+ grades) explore who God is, how to think theologically, and what difference God makes in their lives.
    The God Squad (high school) looks for God’s presence in their daily lives and unpacks a new topic each week that directly impacts them.
    Adults (any age) engage in multi-session life-application topic series throughout the year.  The year will begin with Pastor Mike, discussing how Lutherans authentically share their faith.

  • One week of all ages service and learning...

  • Repeat!

• Living Room Conversation Sermon Series
  Some of the deepest, most meaningful conversations we have happen as we sit and talk in our living rooms, over a meal, in the car, and other private settings.  These personal 1-on-1 conversations are where our faith gets worked out.  This fall, Sept. 13-Nov. 1, we’re bringing the living room into the worship space.  Pastor Mike has invited 8 people to join him in unscripted, informal conversation during worship in place of the traditional sermon.  We’ll hear from youth and retirees, clergy and lay people, Lutherans and non-Lutherans, members and outside guests.  They will talk about their faith in God, where they see God working in their lives, and how they believe God is calling them (and the rest of us!) to live.  We begin these conversations this Sunday with teenage Hosanna! member, Max Anderson. 

• RaiseRight Bonus Days are Here!

When you purchase digital gift cards to over 750 brands through the RaiseRight fundraising program, those brands donate a portion of the card’s value to Hosanna! 

 

175+ brands are offering bonuses of up to 22% this Friday through Monday.  Simply buy gift cards in the RaiseRight app or online September 11-14 to take advantage of these bonuses. 

 

You don’t have to use these gift cards just for gifts.  If there’s a store you shop regularly (Kohls, DSW, Walmart, Ulta, Macy’s, Sams, CVS, Petco, Chewy + more), a restaurant you frequent (Starbucks, Panera, Chipotle, Red Robin, Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden + more) a home improvement project coming up (Lowes, Home Depot, Ace + more), or travel you’re planning (Disney, Hotels.com, Carnival, Marriott, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises + more), buy a gift card now to use later and help Hosanna! in the process. 

 

If you’ve never used RaiseRight, learn how to get started and the benefit to Hosanna! at hosannatogether.org/shopping.  E-gift cards are available to use immediately after purchase.  Physical gift cards are not available at this time unless you pay for ship-to-home.