Holy Cross Monthly Newsletter - August, 2008

Installation of Officers
Sunday, August 3, 1st Service
Holy Cross begins a new fiscal year on August 1! Our newly elected Board and Committee members will begin their responsibilities by being installed into office, pledging to be faithful workers for our congregation and prayerfully seeking God’s help. We are so thankful for those who give of their time and talents to help with the various ministries of Holy Cross! Being installed into office will be all members of the following Boards and Committees:

Boards

Committees

All Circles Meeting
Thursday, August 14 at 7 pm
All Holy Cross women are invited and encouraged to be a part of our ladies circles. Our circles provide opportunities for Bible Study, service and fellowship. Come to this year’s organizational meeting in the church cafeteria as the ladies circles share plans for the year.

Installation of Mr. Schubkegel!
Sunday, August 24 at 10 am
What a festive day it will be to install Mr. Timothy Schubkegel as Principal of Holy Cross Lutheran School! I hope many or our members and school students are able to come for this special worship service as we place Mr. Schubkegel into office, as we entrust his work in to the Lord’s hands, and as we hear Mr. Schubkegel take his vows before God and the congregation. Martin Luther once said, "A diligent and pious schoolmaster who faithfully trains and teaches children can never be sufficiently rewarded and repaid with any money… We can dispense with mayors, princes and noblemen; you cannot dispense with schools, for the children must grow up to rule the world someday. If I were not a preacher, I do not know of any position on earth that I would rather have than that of schoolmaster."

Lakeside Registration
Registration for the 2008-2009 school year at Lakeside Lutheran High School is Thursday, July 31, 5-9 p.m., and Wednesday, August 6, 5-8 p.m.  The sessions are
identical and families may attend the one that best fits their schedules.  If you are unable to attend either session, call the school office at 920-648-2321.
Lakeside Lutheran High School's opening service will be Sunday, August 17, 6:30 p.m. in the West Gym. 

All Boards Meeting
Thursday, August 21 at 6:30 pm
 Members of the 2008-2009 Boards for Holy Cross will meet to set goals for the year. Our Church Council Executive Committee for this year is:

Please keep our Boards and Committees in your prayers!

Gearing Up for School
Here are upcoming events in August for the 2008-2009 school year at Holy Cross:

School Registration

Opening Service
Sunday, August 24
We’ll begin our school year by gathering around God’s Word and calling upon Him in prayer.

First Day of School
Monday, Aug. 25, 8 – 11:20 am

See What’s Happening at the LYA Convention
Pictures of the LYA youth convention San Antonio will be on the internet! At the end of each day, July 24 – July 27, the youth convention will post pictures. If you’d like to see them, go to: http://web.mac.com/tonypittenger/Site/LYA/LYA.html

Fiscal Year is Ending
This Sunday, July 27, is the last Sunday of our fiscal year. With that in mind, here’s some information from the Board for Stewardship and Finance:

Dear Holy Cross Member,
The Board of Stewardship and Finance has committed to keeping the congregation up to date on our financial status. We are sending out this note to do just that.

As we all know times are a little harder right now and we see this in our daily lives. As we finish the fiscal year here at Holy Cross we are once again in a little bit of a pinch financially. Everyone involved has worked to trim costs and we have seen some very positive results thus far. We have adopted a sound, frugal budget for the next fiscal year. However, we are projecting to end the year with a $30,000 shortfall. We are making every effort to resolve this shortfall and anything you can give would be appreciated.

You may recall in April David Griffin made a presentation after each service to communicate our current and future financial position with the congregation. One slide in particular discussed the giving trends of the church members. We would again ask all to prayerfully consider your giving habits and evaluate your ability to increase your giving by as little as $1-5 per week. If ½ of the church giving members were to do this we would realize an increase of between $14,000 and $72,000 annually. Needless to say this would go a long way in keeping our progress going.

God has blessed us all in so many ways. We are grateful for his gifts and especially the gift of our Savior!

Thank you,
Board of Stewardship & Finance.

Confirmation Parent Meeting
Sunday, August 24 at 9:30 am
Confirmation begins the week of August 24! Parents should meet in the gym to receive materials, schedules and information for our confirmation students.

Bethany Women’s Retreat
October 24-25
Bethany Lutheran College is hosting a women’s retreat entitled "Pursuing Balance" on October 24-25 at the Country Inn and Suites in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, join us as we relax together and focus on faith, health, families, and finances. Information and registration can be found at: www.blc.edu/womensretreat

Trip to Creation Museum
August 8-10
Members from Faith Lutheran Church in Oregon, Wisconsin are traveling to the new Creation Museum, in northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio. They’re inviting you along! The bus leaves Friday evening, August 8 and arrives back Sunday evening, August 10. The group will stay 2 nights in Cincinnati. For more information contact Pastor Bill Mack at 835-0100.

Special Acts

Baptisms
Chase Phillip Geiger 7/12

Weddings
Lindsay Robb & Jeremy Krull 7/19

Funerals
Leona Binius 7/19

Holy Cross Picnic
Sunday, August 24
 The annual church picnic will be at Reindahl Park. Hamburgers and brats will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass (chips, salad, dessert, etc.) Sign-up on the office window. 

VBS Thank You’s
59 children signed up for Vacation Bible School this year. We learned how Jesus is our Savior from sin and how His resurrection showed His victory over sin and death.

Teachers and Assistants were:

Thanks to the snack bringers!

Partners in Christ
"Partners in Christ" assists families with needed tuition so that family income is never a barrier to anyone who desires to have their children learn of Christ’s love at our school. Consider being one of our "Partners in Christ." Your gift to this fund may qualify for matching funds. Contact Jenny Patten in the school office for details at 249-3101. Thank you!

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