Our Beliefs With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God. Being "Lutheran," our congregations accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone. Grace alone God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly. Faith alone By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness through Him. Scripture alone The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.   The History of Hosanna Lutheran Church Hosanna Lutheran Church was founded in 1988 by a group of Christians from St. Luke Lutheran Church. With foresight, these founders saw the expansion of the East Valley as an opportunity to proclaim the gospel. In their first years, Hosanna met at Bunker's Family Funeral Home on Apache Trail. In 1990, land was purchased with the help and counsel of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund and the Pacific Southwest District of the LCMS. The congregation received its official charter on 31 January 1991. From its roots as a mission start, Hosanna has grown through the power of the Holy Spirit to over six hundred members. The ministry has expanded to include Little Palms Preschool in 2002. The facilities have grown to include two expansions of the existing church building, the addition of a Learning Center and a third out-building serving as a trustees/maintenance facility (2001). Ours is a history of growing by God's grace, building on the cross as we are connected to Christ and connecting to one another. Called Workers who have Served Hosanna: Rev. Carl Noble (Sole 1998-1996) Rev. Joseph Meyer (Sole 1996-2002, Senior 2002 - 2005) Mrs. Beth Howland (Preschool Director 2001- Present) Rev. Scott Giger (Pastor 2002 - 2007) Rev. Peter Alexander (Senior Interim Pastor 2007 - Present)