Holy Cross Monthly Newsletter - April, 2008

Call Extended to Mr. Tim Schubkegel
Our School Board has issued a divine Call to Mr. Tim Schubkegel, currently serving at Our Saviour Lutheran School in Lake Havasu, AZ, to join our teaching staff. His Call is to be Principal, teach in our upper grades, and serve as Athletic Director. Mr. Schubkegel writes,

“On March 12, 2008 the Holy Spirit led you to call me as principal of your school, serve as athletic director, and to teach in your upper grades. What a blessing it is to be able to serve our almighty and resurrected Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His kingdom and to be given the blessed work of sharing His gospel saving message! Jam now faced with the opportunity to deliberate on the two Calls the Lord has laid before me, as principal and teacher of Our Saviour Lutheran School in Lake Havasu, AZ and serving at Holy Cross Lutheran School in Madison, WI. As the Holy Spirit leads and guides me in this decision, my family and I ask for your prayers as to where the Lord would have me serve in His kingdom. May our heavenly Father continue to bless your church and school, and may the joy of our resurrected Lord and the hope of the heavenly life to come fill your lives.”

In His Service,
Tim Schubkegel

School Open House
Friday, April 24 from 4 - 7pm
Have you thought about enrolling your child at Holy Cross Lutheran School? Come to our open house! Do you have a friend or relative with a school age child? Invite them to our open house! At our open house, families will:

• Visit classrooms
• Meet our outstanding teachers
• Learn about our programs

Our Christian education provides a rigorous academic program in an atmosphere of mutual love and respect through:

• Reading instruction combining quality literature and training in phonics
• Math instruction combining problem-solving with mastery of facts and concepts
• Writing instruction combining grammar and composition
• Technology integrated throughout the curriculum
• Music, art and athletic opportunities
• Flexibility for students with individual needs.
• Christ at the center of everything!

Kindergarten Roundup
Friday, April 4 from 9 - 11am
If you have a child or know of a child that will be 5 years old by September 1, tell them about our Kindergarten Roundup, here at Holy Cross. Come and see what a day of Kindergarten is like. All Pre-4 students will be in Kindergarten for the day!

Marriage Seminar!
Friday, April 11 from 7-9pm
Saturday, April 12 from 9am - 3pm
Marriage is a great blessing from God! Here’s an excellent chance to foster this blessed relationship. Dr. William Kessel from Bethany Lutheran College will be our presenter for a Friday evening, Saturday morning and afternoon marriage seminar. This seminar will be informative, fun, a great chance for growth and for fellowship. All are welcome!

End-of-Life Decisions
Friday, April 18 at 6:30pm
Do I need a Living Will? Can I sign a “Do Not Resuscitate” order? When should I “pull the, plug?” These are all important and difficult questions. Mr. Paul Snamiska, Program Administrator at Christian Life Resources (WELS), will address these topics at a special presentation. Mr. Snamiska’s experience with the issues and his presentation style will make this a truly informative and practical presentation. All are welcome! Snacks will be served. This event is sponsored by the Senior Ministry Committee.

Thanks from the Staff!
The pastors, teachers and staff of Holy Cross want to let the members of the congregation know how grateful we are for the kind and generous staff offering given during the Easter season! It’s an honor to work for God’s kingdom at Holy Cross amidst such caring members!

Summer Campout
Friday - Sunday, June 20-22
Enjoy a camping weekend with your Holy Cross friends. Six sites have been reserved at Indian Trails Campground in Pardeeville. The cost is $39.50 per night. Sign up on the office window.

Camp Indianhead
Sunday - Friday, July 13-18
Camp Indianhead has left many of our youth with memories that will last a lifetime. It’s a week in the summer, with other youth from ELS congregations in Wisconsin and Iowa. It’s a week packed with fun, fellowship, Bible Study, swimming, boating, campfire songs and more. Registration for camp is $210 ($170 for Holy Cross members.) Registration forms are available at the church office.

America's Best Flowers
The America’s Best Flowers gift card sale, sponsored by the Senior Youth will end April 6! The Senior Youth program at Holy Cross will receive 25% off the value of the gift cards purchased! These gift cards never expire and can be used at the Cottage Grove location year round or in the summer at the 4 satellite sites. Cards can be purchased between services in the narthex.

SpecialActs in March

Baptisms
Nicholas Robert Lobeck 3/9
Brynja Helaine Opsahl 3/23
Evelyn Joy Fregien 3/26
Austin James McCormick 3/30

Bantism Reaffirmation
Sydney Marie Ness 3/23

Funerals
Hazel Redman 3/2

Local Businesses Contribute to Holy Cross School!
If you went to Woodman’s and bought $100 worth of groceries, and the check-out person asked, “Would you like Woodman’s to keep all $100, or would you like Woodman’s to keep $95 and contribute $5 to Holy Cross Lutheran School...” What would you answer? If you’re going to make purchases, and you know that the business would contribute a portion of the purchase price to our school, it’s great stewardship to take advantage of that offer. Everyone wins! The school wins, local businesses get your business and you don’t spend a penny more. That’s what “Scrip” is! For more information on how to participate and a list of the many businesses that participate, contact the school office at 249-3101!

Thanks for the Silent Auction
A big Thank You to Suzi Tate, the PTO, and everyone who was involved with the Silent Auction held on Sunday, March 30. Over $3,000 was raised for science textbooks for Holy Cross Lutheran School! Thrivent will match $1,000! What a huge success!

Thanks from the Mathisons
Chuck and Jean Mathison and family want to express their thanks to the members of Holy Cross for the cards, prayers and thoughts during Chuck’s recent hospital stay. Thank you!

Catch-up Offering!
Thank you for the wonderful response to our recent special offering request! Holy Cross has generously received nearly $9,000 thus far. While the church has not completely recovered financially from the poor weather conditions earlier this year, the response to the special offering helps significantly! If you have not contributed to this point, it’s not too late! Every penny helps!

It’s Spring... Let’s GROW!
Join us for the following new Bible Study opportunities:

• 1 Peter - Join us for the next 5 Sundays, in-between services.
  1 Peter was written for Christians who are going through struggles... That’s all of us!
• Philippians - Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30pm for a 6 week study on Philippians. Philippians was written to encourage us to know our Savior and follow His example.

Special Gifts in March

• Numerous gifts to the Relocation Fund
• To the Relocation Fund in memory of Suzanne Fregien
• To Jesus Cares Ministry in memory of Suzanne Fregien
• To the Organ Fund
• To the Transportation Fund
• To Partners in Christ
• To the Endowment Fund in memory of Suzanne Fregien
• To the Endowment Fund from the Ladies Aid in memory of Irene Stiegman, William Olday, William Nelson, Suzanne Fregien and Hazel Redman

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