This Sunday, September 24, Hosanna recognizes youth in grades five through nine as they begin the process or in many cases continue their learning process of serving in worship. Nita Auer is training the 5th graders in the art of Christian hospitality as they stand with her and greet people at the entrance to the church. Beth Chaney will teach the 6th graders about bringing the gifts of bread and wine forward at the time of the offertory. Tripp and Pam Smith and Barbara Sorensen and Jim Sales will mentor the 7th graders in one of the oldest forms of service, that of ushering. Jean Waldo is mentor to the 8th graders as they learn the importance of being a communion assistant. Kathy Byrd mentors the 9th grade students in the sacred task of reading the lessons to the congregation. The young people will be scheduled during the year perform the duties with their mentor. In May, they will receive special recognition for having completed their study.
Also, during worship, the Hosanna Carolers will join the adult choir in singing that lovely hymn "Jesus Loves Me." Their director, Shelly Gunhouse, trains their voices, encourages their instrumental playing and helps them understand that they are instruments of God's word.
Our prayer is that our young people will come away from their experience at Hosanna understanding better what it means to be a priest in the priest hood of believers and that they see their leadership in worship as a profoundly sacred act as they help the congregation worship God. The Spiritual Life Team believes that the children will grow in faith as they learn to do their tasks with reverence and with joy in serving Christ, in whom they have been baptized.
Grace and Peace,
Cantor Gay, associate in ministry
Ann Hartmann, Spiritual Life Team Mentor Leader
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