Lent is Here!
The season of Lent runs through Wednesday,
March 28. During Lent we hold special Wednesday services that focus on the depth
of our sin and the depth of Jesus’ suffering for our sin. This year’s Lenten
theme is: "The Hidden Glory of the Cross."
Here is the Wednesday Schedule:
Holy Week is Coming!
During Holy Week we set aside special time to
ponder our Lord’s death and resurrection. Mark your calendar for these dates and
times:
Bethany Band to Play for Services
Sunday, March 11
We’re privileged to have the Bethany Lutheran
College Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Brass Choir at Holy Cross on Sunday,
March 11. The Bethany Band will play during both worship services and put on a
brief concert in-between services. On Monday afternoon around 2 pm, the band
will play for our school children. Come and bring a friend!
Heavy Snow Could Mean Light Offerings
Wow! When’s the last time you remember church
being cancelled due to blizzard conditions? On Saturday afternoon, we pastors
were on the phone with the Elders deciding what to do about Sunday services. One
of the Elders said, "A Sunday with no church could be very hard on our financial
situation…" but that comment was immediately followed by a statement of faith,
"But, we trust that the Lord will provide and take care of us."
One missed Sunday could result in $12,000 lost offerings. That’s our entire Evangelism and Sunday School budget for the year! But we do trust that the Lord will provide. Please consider making up this lost offering!
LYA Convention
Thursday, July 26-Sunday, July 29
The LYA (Lutheran Youth Association) Convention
this year will be in Mankato, MN, at Bethany Lutheran College. The convention is
for youth who are currently in 8th grade or high school. This is a
excellent opportunity for our youth to have a faith building experience, meet
ELS youth from around the nation, and get a first-hand look at our Synod’s
college! Please encourage your child to attend!
Schiller Scholarship at Bethany College!
Last spring, Bertha Schiller most generously
instituted an endowed scholarship at Bethany Lutheran College, and indicated
that the scholarship is to be given to a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
This is exciting for Bethany and for Holy Cross, and the hope is that this will
be an incentive for our young people to enroll at Bethany! Please contact
Bethany Lutheran College or Pastor Bartels for more information. Thank you so
much, Mrs. Schiller!
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a large group of Holy Cross
volunteers ready to help our fellow members in times of special need or crisis.
We are ready to prepare meals in times of crisis, or in times of special need go
grocery shopping, do minor home repairs, or light yard work. We are also ready
and willing to visit our homebound members.
If you find yourself or your family, or a friend from Holy Cross in a time of crisis or special need, please contact Pastor Bartels. Thank you!
Thanks from Adeline!
"I want to say thanks to all who remembered me
with cards, thoughts and prayers during my recent surgery. It meant so much to
me and I am so thankful for my loving Christian family! Also, thank you to my
pastors for their visits and consoling prayers."
Adeline Olson
Thanks from John!
John Gullixson wishes to express his thanks to
his many friends at Holy Cross for all of their many kindnesses prompted by
their Christian faith. John knows that only with the Lord’s help are we
delivered daily from the trials that we face in this life.
Camp Indianhead
Sunday – Friday, July 8-13
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. Camp is a week packed with fun, fellowship, Bible Study,
swimming, boating, campfire songs and more. Registration for camp is $200 ($160
for Holy Cross members.) Space is limited. Registration forms are available at
the church office.
Marriage Enrichment!
Friday-Sunday, April 20-22
A healthy marriage with Christ at the center is
filled with so much potential good. The Wisconsin Synod has invited members of
the ELS to join them for a National Marriage Enrichment and Getaway Weekend. The
retreat will take place in Delavan, Wisconsin at the Lake Lawn Resort, April
20-22. For information go to www.WELSmarriageretreat.org. or call WELS
Adult Discipleship at 414-256-3278.
Special Acts-February
Colton Carter Christen 2/10Baptisms
Weddings
Justin Tune & Heidi Peterson 2/24
Special Gifts-February
Vehicle Donations
Jesus Cares Ministries (to the developmentally
disabled) will accept drivable, running vehicles with no maximum mileage limit.
Other forms of transportation or equipment (such as motorcycles, 4-wheelers,
camper, etc.,) can also be donated. Contact Heidi at the Jesus Cares Ministries
Office toll-free at 877-503-3675.
Soup Labels for Bethesda
Do you eat Campbell’s products? Did you know
the can labels can be used to purchase educational materials for the
developmentally disabled at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown? You can either
place the soup labels under the coat rack at Holy Cross, or take them to the
House of Thrift on Cottage Grove Road
Relocation Update
The
Planning and Construction Committee, with the approval of the
Church Council, has put together a pre-construction planning team including
architect, Plunkett-Raysich and contractor, Findorf Construction. Regular
meetings are planned with this design team and basic plans may be ready in May
for the congregation to review. The Plunkett-Raysich/Findorf design team was
chosen because both companies fit the following criteria:
Our 2nd Capital Campaign is set to have commitment Sunday on May 20, 2007, with a 3 year campaign to follow. A Leadership Team has been appointed and is already busy preparing. Please pray for their efforts. The Leadership Team is:
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