As we plan for Hosanna’s future, we have found ourselves asking, “what does a healthy church look like?” Answering this question will guide us as we build upon the foundation created by the first Hosanna disciples 53 years ago. As we have considered this question, four areas have been identified. Teaching. Fellowship. Breaking of Bread. Prayer.

Consider the following scripture from Acts 2:42-45 that shares how the early church understood their assignment:

"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together, and they had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day, they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

We are encouraged to see that Hosanna is aligned to what the early disciples were devoted. Hosanna teaches through sermon series and around the Life Group Table. Fellowship is thriving as we gather around the Meal Table. Breaking of bread during communion is a regular and integral part of our worship services at the Altar Table. Prayers are shared together as we communicate with God to discern His will and ask His will to be done. Individual Healing Prayers are regular part of Journeys Worship.

As we grow in numbers, we are challenged financially as giving lags behind growth. Your financial support is the fuel that makes everything possible. Where you are on your giving journey will be different than your neighbor. Maybe you’re on your first step. Or maybe you are considering taking another step. Wherever you are, all disciples are invited to come together as we consider financial generosity as an integral part of the Impact Tomorrow Today Initiative.