Worship on Sunday, March 15

Announcement Highlights:​​​​

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

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

  • March 22:  Intergenerational Activity

  • March 29:  Hosanna! Day Potluck and Activities

• Hosanna! Handbells    Are you excited to hear the handbells play in worship? Do you know how to count? Would you be willing to try playing bells with the vocal choir Easter Morning?Then you need to join us on Sundays at 8:15 to learn some handbell basics before worship! Whether you have never even seen a handbell or you've played them for many years, I encourage you to join us! 

Schedule: 

• March 15: 8:15 classroom beside choir room (start Easter piece practice)

• March 22: 8:15 classroom beside choir room

• March 29: 8:15 rehearsal with choir

• April 5: 8:15 rehearsal with choir

Reach out to me, Margaret Grote, with any questions you have and I'll see you next Sunday Morning! (816-288-6227 or margaretgrote@gmail.com)

• 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. 

  • At 5:45 we gather for a simple meal of soup.  We 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. 

  • At 6:05 we begin our study making sense of the cross.  We know Jesus died for us, but why?  What do we learn about God in the cross?  What difference does it make to life today?

  • 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. 

• Hosanna! Day Festivities on Palm Sunday, March 29   For our congregation, Palm Sunday is a day to celebrate God’s majesty, goodness, and self-giving love AND it’s a day to remember who we are, celebrate life together, and give back.  Join us for this annual celebration with the following activities:

  • Worship - Ancient traditions meet our present lives as we wave palms and praise God in this joyful worship service.

  • Brunch - We sit down to enjoy food each other’s company.  Sign up here or in the fellowship to bring food or talk to Jeanine Stubbs.

  • Easter Egg Hunt - Kids find Easter eggs and redeem them for fun and faith-filled prizes.  

  • The Passion Story - Journey with Jesus through the events of Holy Week in an immersive experience.

  • Spring Planting - Plant flowers and vegetables to share. 

  • Peep Diorama Contest - Enter a Bible story Peep diorama in our contest, or just take in the fun story-telling and vote for your favorite. 

  • Games - We’ll have lots of yard games set up. 

  • Crafts - Put together fun crafts to remember Jesus life, death, and resurrection.

  • If you’d like to help with Hosanna! Day activities, please talk with Pastor Mike.

Hosanna! Day is a day of fun, fellowship, and faith that is open to everyone.  We encourage you to invite family, friends, and neighbors to join us!

• 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 29 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.