Youth Happenings!
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September 29 & 30, 2012
The Big Soo Coupon Books are back…and better than ever!
Wednesday Night Live (9th-12th) meets at 7:30pm Scavenger Hunt / Amazing Race around Town:
Grab your friends and get ready to ‘run’
around Sioux Falls on a scavenger hunt, weather permitting!
ARE YOU HUNGRY? The Property Team, along with other male members & friends, will be hosting a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Sunday, October 14 starting at 8:30am 8: and ending when the food runs out!
Last Weekend’s Sharing of Treasures Attendance ................................................................ 545 Mission & Ministry Offering Received .................................................... $8,600.97 needed for weekly budgeted expense ...... $12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering Received .................................................... $2,692.50 needed for weekly budgeted expense ........ $5,038.75 “Now Is the Time!” Given (as of Oct. 3) .................................. $465,352.35 Used for expenses on addition & mortgage........ $459,295.54 Balance ........................................................ $6,056.81
Tony Haglund Senior Pastor Amy Eisenmann Associate Pastor Angela Smith, AIM
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS may be gifted to Holy Cross. For those who own any Thrivent products, you are invited to pick up a flyer from the kiosk or visit www.thrivent.com/. CONSIDER “SIMPLY GIVING” an automated way of sharing your offering. It’s free to you. Enroll online from the Holy Cross website using the “donate online” link on the left side. A simple choice; a generous response (www.thrivent.com). www.thrivent.com). DONATE FROM YOUR SMARTPHONE: Scan here to go directly to our website and make your donation online. 1300 S. Sertoma Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605.362.1947
Where Faith and Life Intersect!
Coupons are now worth $12,000! The books are $45 (proceeds from the sale support the youth). Wait a minute… Forget the “Book”! There is also a digital version available. You can just use your smartphone to enter the code and have the coupons with you. Stop by the kiosk today!
WELCOME! Young and old, rich and poor, weak and powerful; all will find a welcome here at Holy Cross. Married and single, divorced and widowed, gay and straight, all will discover that this is a place of belonging. At Holy Cross we strive to be instruments of God’s invitation to noisy kids, grumpy grown-ups, grown even people who can’t figure out how to get their act together. Depressed, addicted, rebellious, reb resentful, bored or irritable, all are part of the Body of Christ. Even those of us who are filled with faith, hope, joy and love discover in this diverse and accepting community of believers a place where each of us belongs. HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated often at Holy Cross. If you are worshiping with us during a service that includes The Lord’s Supper, we invite you to join us in the celebration. You do not need to be a member of our congregation, a Lutheran nor even believe exactly what we believe. All will discover a welcome as Jesus feeds a world hungering for forgiveness and grace. Bread News: The bread is now nutnut & soy-free, as well as dairy-free. NOISY KIDS, we love ‘em! At Holy Cross, there’s no reason to be embarrassed about fidgety children. When you arrive make sure and grab an age-appropriate Beary Fun Bag for each of the kids. We do encourage parents to sit close to the front so that the young ones can see what’s happening in worship rather than be bored bore by staring at the back of someone’s head. If you’re interested in stepping out for a moment, we have our Young and Restless Room, located to the left, just outside the worship space. Here you’ll find comfortable chairs, a dimly lit environment and speakers kers so that you can continue to stay connected to the worship experience. FIRST-TIME VISITORS please stop by our Welcome Desk so that we can share a gift with you. The Welcome Desk can also provide information for you regarding programs for kids, restroom locations, and more. If you’re comfortable with us reaching out to you, please share your contact information on our Welcome Pads found at the end of each pew. Thanks so much for worshiping with us today.
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Nurturing Your Faith ADULT ED SEPTEMBER 30. Dick Peterson leads the study on Acts 4:1-37, “The Empowering Spirit.” Come to the Fireside Room at 9:30am. Next week: “God’s Work, Our Hands.” Did you know members of our congregation serve people in need around the world? Court Anderson shares his stories of several years serving in Guatemala; Dan & Katie Harms bring us their experiences of working in Belize.
“Pause to Pray.” Between the worship services on Sunday, 9:00-9:30 and 10:30-11:00, Julie Thomas will be available to pray with you in the Holy Cross chapel.
Faith, Fun & Fellowship “LUNCH & LEARN” FOR 55+. Members and friends of Holy Cross 55+ are invited to come, share in a brown bag lunch and meet a member of the community. The next gathering is Tuesday, October 9 starting at 12:15 p.m. Bring your own lunch to Fellowship Hall and share in food and fellowship for about 30 minutes. A “learning” time follows until about 1:30. The guest speaker is Rex Rolfing, Parish Assistant at St. Mark’s Lutheran and City Council Member. Rex’s son, Army Staff Sgt. Robb L. Rolfing died while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Come and hear how Rex’s faith and life intersect. No need to sign up – just come and Holy Cross will provide the dessert.
ANIMATE FAITH: A SMALL GROUP WITH A CONTEMPORARY TWIST. Led by Pastor
MALL OF AMERICA BUS TRIP. Leaving Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00am (arrive to the Holy
Tony, this gathering continues on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:15pm. You are invited to a small group like no other that you have ever experienced! “Animate Faith” is a new adult small group resource from sparkhouse.
Cross parking lot by 5:45), the Fellowship Team will provide rolls & juice. Feel free to bring a family friend and movies to watch. Spending the day at the Mall of America and eating before we leave, we will return to the church around 10:00pm. The cost is $40; please sign up at the welcome desk.
LOOKING FOR AN EARLY MORNING BIBLES STUDY AND GREAT COMPANY?!
YOU’RE INVITED TO A BOOK STUDY! “CHRISTIAN CAREGIVING: A WAY OF LIFE,”
The “Friday Guys” of Holy Cross are invited to join Pastor Tony on Fridays at 6:30am at the Fry’n Pan on W 41st. The ladies gather Thursdays with Pastor Amy for “Women at the Well,” 6:30am at the Hy-Vee Café on 49th & Louise.
by Kenneth Haugk. Do you ever feel uncomfortable talking about your faith, praying with others or comforting a friend? This book will challenge and equip you to cover for others in a distinctively Christian way. This study begins Wednesday, October 10, from 5:30-6:45pm in the Fireside room and will meet for 6 weeks. Please sign up at the kiosk!
W/ELCA: FALL BRUNCH & TEA PARTY: Come to an exciting Fall Brunch & Tea Party held here at Holy Cross on Saturday, October 20th at 9:00am. Please RSVP to Twyla Sine (jtsine@sio.midco.net) by October 12. Get your “Daily Grace” at the itunes App Store…coming to Android soon!
Faith in Action DO YOU LIKE KIDS AND ENJOY HANGING OUT WITH THEM? We are looking for people to help us out Wednesday nights. Whether by serving pizza, being a substitute Confirmation guide, or being extra hands in our Sunday School & Midweek-SS classes, we need you! Are you able to help? Sign up with our staff at the welcome desk today!
A MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY & WELCOME: THE ALTAR GUILD! Creating a welcoming environment is more than saying, “Hi!” Through their prayerful actions, members of the Altar Guild welcome everyone to God’s table of grace. Additional members are needed for this ministry; contact Cheryl Ziegler, 359-1585.
SUPPORT THE MOBILE FOOD PANTRY & NECESSITIES FOR NEIGHBORS: The Food to You food of the month is peanut butter of any kind, along with hygiene packs (a roll of toilet paper, a bar of soap, and either shampoo or toothpaste). Necessities for Neighbors offerings include laundry detergent and toilet paper.
WE HAVE A CHOIR FOR EVERYONE! Mustard Seeds (pre-k) Weds. at 6:30pm in the Band Room; Tiny Tunes (1st-3rd) Weds. at 6:30pm in the Music Rooms; Half Notes (4th-6th) Weds. at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary; 7th & 8th Praise Band Weds. at 6:00pm in the Music Rooms; Adult Choir (>9th) Weds. at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary; and Bell Choir (>9th) on Tues. at 7:00pm in the Band Room.
THE CRAFT FAIR IS BACK AT HOLY CROSS… and you have first chance to get a table! If you bring your own table, the cost is $35. If you want to use one of Holy Cross’ tables, the cost is $40. The Craft Fair will be Saturday, November 17th from 8am–3pm. Sign up at the kiosk today, or you can talk to Pastor Amy for more information!
Confirmation Information (9th graders): Attention, Freshman! For those of you planning to be confirmed this fall, mark your calendars!
Confirmation Retreat: Sunday, October 14 at 1:00pm Join us to make your stole and prepare for your Confirmation.
Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures: Wed., Oct. 24 at 7pm Attend the rehearsal to learn about the Confirmation service & have your picture taken.
Confirmation Services: Sunday, October 28th Confirmation services are divided by your last name:
A-K at 2:00pm
L-Z at 4:30pm
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The Four Keys of Faith Formation The Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child or grandchild’s faith. Scripture Readings for the week ahead: Exodus 32:1-14
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Family Devotions: Read together Exodus 20:1-4. What are God's commandment to the Israelites? Now read the story from Exodus 32:1-14. The people have grown impatient with Moses and have asked Aaron, Moses' brother, to build an idol for them to worship. The LORD is angered by the people's worship of the golden calf so soon after the rescue from slavery in Egypt and so soon after the people's agreement to the covenant and its commandments. Moses intercedes for God's people, reminding God of the promises he made and God forgives them. Caring Conversation: What are the "golden calves" in your world that draw you away from God, especially when you get impatient? Talk about Moses' response to God. This story gives us permission to be honest with God. Kids can tell God what they don’t like. God can take it. God listens and God cares. Family Service: As Lutherans, we believe that we respond to what we have heard through the Good News of Jesus Christ – for you, for the forgiveness of sins. As parents, you can create opportunities for your kids to learn about service, with the understanding that service is not a “have-to” or a key to salvation, but a response. Think about the Scripture verses for the week and the conversations you have shared. Help your child discover and use their unique gifts by encouraging them in the things that they do well and feeling passionate that they can serve others. Here's one idea: the people in the story were thinking about their own needs. Together, pray for the needs of others; people who are sick, sad, lonely, hungry, and cold. Make and send cards to the people that you have prayed for, letting them know they are being held in your prayers.
Family Traditions & Rituals: This week, look for opportunities to talk about forgiveness. As something comes up within your family seek for ways to share or encourage forgiveness. Also look for times when something or someone takes the place of God. Together, talk about it and ask God for forgiveness.
Say, Pray and Bless… A Prayer for the Week “Dear God, please things or people more important than you.” Amen.
Mealtime Prayer: “Thank you, God, for being my God and giving me all that I need, everyday Amen.
A Blessing to Give: “You are a loved and forgiven Child of God.
HOLY CROSS HAPPENINGS Saturday, Oct 6 Team 1 4:30pm Day 6 Practice (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship/Comm/Adult Choir sings Sunday, Oct 7 8:00am Worship/Comm 9:00am Blood Pressure Screening (Fellowship Hall) 9:30am Worship/Comm 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Adult Ed: Class (Fireside) / Bible Study (W101) 10:30am Blood Pressure Screening (Fellowship Hall) 11:00am Worship/Comm 11:00am Sunday School 12:30pm Bike Ride (Elmen Park) Monday, Oct 8 5:30pm Adult Ed Team (W101) 6:00pm Saving Grace (Fireside) 6:30pm Visitation Team (W101) 7:00pm SA Group (S101) Tuesday, Oct 9 9:30am Staff Meeting (Fireside) 12:15pm “Lunch & Learn” (Fellowship Hall) 7:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal (N Music Room) 7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice (Sanctuary) Wednesday, Oct 10 – All Choirs Rehearse 10:00am Caribou Chat (Empire Mall) 1:00pm Women’s Bible Study (Fireside) 5:00pm Pizza Served (Fellowship Hall) 5:30pm Midweek-SS – pre-4th (Gathering Space) 5:30pm 5th-6th Confirmation 6:30pm 7th-8th Confirmation 6:30pm “Walking Wet” Adult Ed (S101) 7:00pm “Animate Faith” Adult Ed (Fireside) 7:30pm Wednesday Night Live – 9th-12th (Youth Zone) Thursday, Oct 11 6:30am Women at the Well (Hy-Vee, 49th St) 9:30am Worship Meeting 1:30pm Lectionary Text Study (Fireside) 5:30pm Hospitality & Invitation Team (W101) 6:30pm Stewardship Team (Fireside) 7:00pm Health & Wellness Team (S101)
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Friday, Oct 12 6:30am Friday Guys (Fry’n Pan, W 41st St) 5:30pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, Oct 13 Team 2 3:30pm Harms-Johnson Wedding 4:30pm Day 6 Practice (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship Sunday, Oct 13 8:00am Worship/Comm / Bell Choir plays 9:30am Worship / Adult Choir sings 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Adult Ed: Class (Fireside) / Bible Study (W101) 11:00am Worship / Skorjanec bapt / Adult Choir sings 11:00am Sunday School 1:00pm 9th Grade Confirmation Retreat
Prayers of the Church Members of the Military & Families Joshua Duus, Caleb Hockel, Whitney Hockel, Ryan McNamara, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, and Dalton Schmitz
Celebration—Birth Raya Noelle Johnson, daughter of Stephanie & Clinton Addison Marie Teeslink, daughter of Amy & Michael
Healing Kathy Cook, Zade Davis, Pedro Garcia, Marilyn Harms, Cheryl Johnson, Val Klinker, Homer Knopf, Faye Peschke, Jim Schaefer, Diane Stamp, Sandy Wahle, and Bill Williams
Care & Concern The Sine family; Al Tennessen and Debra Waltner
Sympathy for the Family of… Cece Holter, grandmother of Larry (Mary) Reppe
Prayers of the Church & the Circle of Prayer If you have a prayer request that you wish to be shared with the confidential “Circle of Prayer” or the weekend’s “Prayers of the Church,” fill out a Prayer Request located in the pews. If your “Prayers of the Church” request is for someone else, please include your name & phone.