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October 20 & 21, 21 2012
The Big Soo Coupon Books are back…and better than ever!
NO Wednesday Night Live (9th-12th) until November 7th See you in November:
Freshman, you have Confirmation Rehearsal in the Sanctuary – See inside for more Confirmation information.
Holiday Wind Ensemble: We're starting a Holiday Wind Ensemble this year. Rehearsals: Wednesdays, November 28, December 4 & 12 at 7:45pm. Performance: Sunday, December 16th, time TBD. Placements on November 7th at 8:00pm; parts to be handed out November 14th. Sign up in the Narthex or call Aaron Musser (759-6784). (759
Last Weekend’s Sharing of Treasures Attendance ................................................................ 642 Mission & Ministry Offering Received .................................................. $10,575.50 needed for weekly budgeted expense ...... $12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering Received .................................................... $2,792.00 needed for weekly budgeted expense ........ $5,038.75 “Now Is the Time!” Given (as of Oct. 17) ................................ $468,987.72 Used for expenses on addition & mortgage........ $466,729.95 Balance ........................................................ $2,257.77
Tony Haglund Senior Pastor Amy Eisenmann Associate Pastor Angela Smith, AIM
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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, 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: Thee bread is now nut-free nut and 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 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, om, located to the left, just outside the worship space. Here you’ll find comfortable chairs, a dimly lit environment and speakers so that you can continue to stay connected to the worship experience. FIRST-TIME VISITORS please stop by our Welcome Desk soo 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
Faith, Fun & Fellowship
ADULT ED OCTOBER 21. “Spiritual Spiritual Practices for Stress Relief,” Relief, led by Pastor Amy. Next week:
MALL OF AMERICA BUS TRI TRIP. Leaving Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00am (arrive to the Holy
“Sioux Falls Wheels to Work.” rk.” Karen Hattervig, member of Holy Cross, started this program to assist low-income, single-parent parent families obtain a reliable vehicle. Reliable vehicles are obtained through donations. It is the mission of Wheels to help single parents, who are living alone al with their minor children, obtain a reliable vehicle to take them to work, take their children to school or day care and run necessary errands.
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.
THE CRAFT FAIR IS BACK AT HOLY CROSS…If you bring your own table, the cost is $35.
“PAUSE TO PRAY.” Between the worship services on Sunday, 9:00-9:30 9:00 and 10:30-11:00, Julie
If you want to use one of Holy Cross’ tables, the cost is $4 $40. The Craft Fair will be Saturday, Satur November 17th from 8am 8am–3pm. Sign up at the kiosk today, or you can talk to Pastor Amy for more information!
Thomas will be available vailable to pray with you in the Holy Cross chapel.
LOOKING FOR AN EARLY MORNING BIBLES STUDY AND GREAT COMPANY?! 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 ys with Pastor Amy for “Women “ at the Well,” 6:30am at the th Hy-Vee Café on 49 & Louise.
Faith in Action THANK YOU for your generous donations of Shoeboxes and TP Rolls! We are happy to say – we have all we need! Thank you!
HELP NEEDED CREATING PRAYER SHAWLS. AWLS. Do you knit or crochet? Holy Cross gives members and friends prayer shawls during times of need or grief, to remind them that they are wrapped in God's love. If you would be willing to help make shawls, please contact Angie Smith.
DO YOU LIKE HANGING OUT WITH KIDS AND ENJOY HELPING 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 Midweek classes, we need you! Are you able to help? p? 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.
HOLY CROSS SERVES DINNER AT THE BANQUET:
Monday, October 22nd 6-8 8 Volunteers needed to prepare the meal at 2:00pm; 35-40 40 volunteers needed to serve the meal at 5:15pm The Banquet (900 E 8th Street) has an ongoing mission to feed warm meals – breakfast and dinner – to people within the Sioux Empire community. Holy Cross has joined this mission by serving two meals at the Banquet: Breakfast in the spring and dinner in the fall.
Join the Outreach Team this Monday, October 22nd to serve our annual dinner at the Banquet. Please sign up, so we know how many people will be helping: We need both people who can pre prepp the meal at 2:00pm and those who can serve the meal at 5:15pm. Families are welcome and encouraged to serve together; however, please be aware that there are some task restrictions for those under 12 years old.
Please sign up at the welcome desk in the Narthex. Contact Tami Matson ((tamim@holycrosslutheranchurch.org or 362-1947) 1947) with questions or concerns.
HOLY CROSS IS IN NEED OF “BAPTISMAL WATER PARTNERS”: If you love sharing in the blessing that Is Holy Baptism, please contact the office, or stop by the welcome desk to gather more information.
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) (pre 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.
Confirmation Information (9th graders): For those of you planning to be confirmed this fall, here’s what you have left!
Confirmation Services Services: Sunday, October 28th Confirmation services are divided by your last name:
A-K at 2:00pm
L-Z at 4:30pm
The Four Keys of Faith Formation Fridge Flyer!
The Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child or grandchild’s faith.
HOLY CROSS HAPPENINGS Fridge
Scripture Readings for the week ahead:
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2 Samuel 7:17 Family Devotions: Read together the text from Samuel. David wants to build temple for God, but at the center of God's purpose is a person, not a place. As you read verses 12-18, notice who is the one who is doing the "acting" and who is being "acted upon." Caring Conversation: Kids are often told that the church is God's house. This text is an opportunity to tell children directly what God told David (i.e. God doesn’t live in any one place). The church is not God’s house. It is the place where God’s people gather to worship - to hear the word preached and receive the sacraments. God is too big to stay in one building no matter how big or fancy. God is always on the move among all the people of the world. 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: as a family plan to usher or be greeters for a worship service. The staff is happy to assist you and answer questions you might have. This is a great way for your kids to learn about serving and being a welcoming presence!
Family Traditions & Rituals: Your home can be a place where God encounters you! Turn a corner of your home into a place where you can go as a family or individually to pray. Find a children's Bible, a cross, comfy pillows- anything to help create this as one of the many places where God finds you!
Say, Pray and Bless… A Prayer for the Week “Thank you, God, for being on the move and always finding me.” Amen.
Mealtime Prayer: “God, we thank you that you provide food and that you keep your promises.” Amen.
A Blessing to Give: “May you feel God’s love wherever you are.”
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.
Saturday, Oct 20
Team 3
Saturday, Oct 27
Team 4
Family Worship Weekend
9:00am W/ELCA Brunch (Fellowship Hall) 4:30pm Day 6 Practice (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship/Comm
4:30pm Day 6 Practice (Sancutary) 6:00pm Worship
Sunday, Oct 21
Sunday, Oct 28
8:00am Worship/Comm 9:30am Worship/Comm / Tiny Tunes & Half Notes sing 9:30am Sunday School 9:30am Adult Ed Class (Fireside) 11:00am Worship/Comm / Mustard Seeds & Praise Band sing/play 11:00am Sunday School
8:00am 9:30am 9:30am 11:00am 2:00pm 4:30pm
Monday, Oct 22 5:15pm Holy Cross serves at the Banquet (prep at 2:00pm) 6:00pm Saving Grace (Fireside) 7:00pm SA Group (S101)
Tuesday, Oct 23 9:30am Staff Meeting (Fireside) 7:00pm Bell Choir Rehearsal (N Music Room) 7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, Oct 24 Adult Choir only – NO Youth Choirs 10:00am 1:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm
Caribou Chat (Empire Mall) Women’s Bible Study (Fireside) Pizza Served (Fellowship Hall) Midweek-SS – pre-4th 5th-6th Confirmation “Side by Side” Book Study (Fireside) 7th-8th Confirmation “Walking Wet” Adult Ed (S101) Confirmation Retreat Make-Up – 9th grade (S101) Confirmation Rehearsal & Pictures – 9th grade (Sanctuary)
Thursday, Oct 25 6:30am 9:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm
Women at the Well (Hy-Vee, 49th St) Worship Meeting (Fireside) Newsletter Assembly (Fellowship Hall) Lectionary Text Study (Fireside) Wedding Rehearsal Youth Team (W101)
Friday, Oct 26 6:30am Friday Guys (Fry’n Pan, 41st St) 4:00pm Ritchie-Frost Wedding
Family Worship – NO Sunday School Worship/Comm / Adult Choir sings Worship / Bell Choir plays / 1st-4th SS sing Adult Ed Class (Fireside) Worship / Bell Choir plays / 3yr-K SS sing Confirmation Service – A-K Confirmation Service – L-Z
Prayers of the Church Members of the Military & Families Joshua Duus, Caleb Hockel, Whitney Hockel, Ryan McNamara, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, Dalton Schmitz, and Brayden Traub-Jensen
Celebration—Birth Tate James Schneider, son of Briana & Justin
Celebration—Weddings Chandale Harms & Derek Johnson Whitney Lucas & Ryan Molitor
Healing Kathy Cook, Zade Davis, Pedro Garcia, Marilyn Harms, Cheryl Johnson, Val Klinker, Homer Knopf, Faye Peschke, Jim Schaefer, Diane Stamp, Kari Steenholdt, Sandy Wahle, and Bill Williams
Care & Concern Selmer Johnsrud, Jane King, Nora McNamara, Richard Plante, and Debra Waltner
Altar Flowers Giving in… Memory of Landon Hargreaves