Worship on Sunday, March 1

Announcement Highlights:​​​​

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

  • March 1:  Crews, confirmation, high school youth, adult study

  • March 8:  Service:  Flower planting

  • March 15:  Crews, confirmation, high school youth, adult study

  • March 22:  Intergenerational Storytelling

  • March 31:  Hosanna! Day Potluck and Activities

• Invitation to an Uncomplicated Lent   The church enters the season of Lent every year to intentionally let go of the things that are life-taking and focus on the relationships with God and other people that are life-giving.  It’s not too late to join us in these practices to uncomplicate life now through Easter.  Find out more about these practices at www.hosannatogether.org/cssdevo.

• Weekly Soup, Study, and Evening Prayer   Now through Mar. 25, we have several opportunities for you to spend time on your relationship with God, one another, and yourself.  Come for any or all parts of the evening...

  • At 5:45 we gather for a simple meal of soup, focusing on the people who gather with us.  We’ll begin serving at 5:45, but you are welcome to join any time after that if you can’t make it from work that early.  A sign up for bringing soup is posted in the fellowship hall. 

  • At 6:05 we begin our study making sense of the cross.  We know Jesus died for us, but why?  How does it save us?  What does it save us from?  What does it save us for?  And how does it impact our everyday lives? 

  • At 7:15 we join in evening prayer.  We calm our hearts and settle our minds using Holden Evening Prayer, a beautifully simple and musical service that lasts less than 30 minutes.  It’s a great opportunity to reset and renew in the middle of a busy week.  We won’t livestream this service, but you are welcome to join a past recording each week at www.hosannatogether.org/evening-prayer. 

• Hosanna! Day is Coming March 29!   Palm Sunday is a perfect time for the people of Hosanna! to celebrate God and life together.  Each year, we follow worship with brunch, service, games, art, and reflection on the meaning of the coming Holy Week.  Join Pastor Mike for conversation after worship on March 8 if you’d like to help plan, coordinate, and/or host activities. 

• Looking Ahead to Holy Week   Holy Week is a special time to remember all that God has done for us and to walk with Jesus through celebration, intimate gatherings, the cross, and resurrection. 

  • Palm Sunday, March 28 at 9:30am - We join the faithful of every time and place to worship our God.  Then we celebrate life and community, eat, play, learn, and serve together after worship with Hosanna! Day festivities. 

  • Maundy Thursday, April 2 at 7:00pm - We gather to remember God’s servant heart and Last Supper, offer personal prayers of healing, and join our hearts with God. 

  • Good Friday, April 3 at Noon and 7:00pm - We hear of God’s deep love and sacrifice for us, reflect on the difference this makes in our lives, and sing God’s praise. 

  • Easter Sunday, April 5 at 9:30am - We celebrate resurrection, new life, and eternal hope!

• We hope you can join us in person for each of these services, but each will also be available live on our website.