We all are responsible to help others in need.  Hosanna! takes the Bible to heart and partners with dozens of other ministry organizations to impact both our surrounding community and the world in Christian love and support.  Jesus Himself said that He came to serve others, not to be served.  We can do nothing less. 

Hosanna! has won awards for our various community service efforts - and we welcome you to participate! There are one-time special serving projects, ongoing service efforts and international initiatives taking place year-round. If you need more details on anything listed on this page, contact the church office at 630-584-6434 or drop an email to

Special Serving Opportunities

Opportunities to Serve on Wednesday Nights

•  Pack College Care Kits

Wednesday, March 23

Help us remind our college students that the Hosanna! church family is keeping them in our thoughts and prayers as we fill and send a care package from home! We are accepting donations of pre-packaged treats, snacks, microwave popcorn, gum, mints, etc., along with individual packages of Kleenex, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, etc. With the items collected we will pack individual boxes for the 30+ Hosanna! students who are on our college mailing list.

•  Fill Plastic Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt

Wednesday, April 6

Our Easter Egg Hunt is one of Hosanna!’s excellent events for children and families every year! We are accepting donations of packages of individually wrapped Easter candy (MINI-SIZE - to fit inside small plastic eggs). Stay for a few minutes after worship for fun and fellowship as we fill over 2,000 plastic eggs for kids to find at the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April16.

 Look for bins in the Narthex to collect your donations.

Ongoing Serving Opportunities

If you are interested in learning about ways to serve in the church please contact the church office.

Lazarus House 1st Friday

Lazarus House is a transitional shelter located in St. Charles.  Each 1st Friday of the month volunteers are needed to prepare food to help provide for the shelter.  These donations can be dropped off at the Lazarus House main door between 1-6pm on that 1st Friday.  Contact Cherie Filipos through the church office via email to  to sign up to help.

Thank you for supporting this much-needed ministry!