All Saints Day
Sunday & Monday, November 2-3
On All Saints Day we remember those "saints" or
believers from our midst whom God has delivered safely to heaven during the
course of this past year. They now reign with Him in triumph! May we exalt God
in our worship!
Thanksgiving Services
Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 am
How blessed we are to live in a nation that
sets aside a special day for national thanksgiving! Please honor our nation’s
request to humbly thank God for His goodness and acknowledge that our national
blessings come from God alone!
Advent by Candlelight
Saturday, December 6 at 6:30 pm
Prepare your heart for the Advent season by
attending this year’s Advent By Candlelight program. Naomi Circle will be
hosting an evening of fellowship and dessert for all women of Holy Cross (18 and
older)and their women family and friends. Invitations will be distributed after
Sunday services on November 9 and 16 and will also be located in the narthex
after Monday services on November 10 and 17. There will be a sign up sheet on
the office window and seating is limited to 70 people. The deadline for
reservations is November 23 and there is no cost to attend. We hope you will
join us in celebration of Jesus’ birth!
Joint Reformation Service
Sunday, November 2 at 4 pm
This year Holy Cross is hosting a joint
Reformation Service with other area ELS and WELS congregations. The guest
preacher will be Pastor Mark Jeske from ‘Time of Grace Ministries.’ Special
music will be provided with string instruments and a joint choir. A catered
supper, with a free will donation, will follow the service. The meal will be
provided by Bob Worm, member at Eastside Lutheran Church and owner of the Essen
House.
Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
Saturday, November 1, 8 am–1 pm
Looking for holiday crafts, gifts, or baked
goods? Come and browse… bring the children along for some hot sandwiches.
Proceeds will go to the ladies circles and will be used for church and synod
projects. Our Ladies Aid encourages anyone to donate handmade items or baked
goods. Bring them over either on Friday, October 31 or early Saturday.
Packer/Viking Party
Sunday, November 9 at 11:30 am
Cheer on your favorite team! We’ll watch the
game on a big screen in the cafeteria. We’re asking everyone to bring finger
food snacks. Plates, napkins, utensils, cups and drinks will be provided. The
gym will be open for children to use.
School Children to Honor Veterans
Tuesday, November 11 at 6:30
The children of our school will honor those who
served our country in the Armed Forces. All veterans are encouraged to come as
our special guests. Members are encouraged to come and honor our veterans.
Invite a friend or relative who is a veteran! Give a veteran’s name and address
to Mr. Schubkegel, and he’ll mail them an invitation.!
Lakeside to Honor Veterans
Friday, November 7, 8:15 – 10 am
Lakeside Lutheran High School wishes to give
thanks to God and honor the men and women who have served our country. Veterans
and their families are invited to breakfast and chapel service at Lakeside.
Guest speaker is Representative Stephen Nass (R). Contact Bari Vredeveld in the
Development Office to register at (920) 648-2321 ext. 223
Church Service to Honor Veterans
Sunday, November 9
On Sunday, Nov. 9 the Senior Choir will sing
"The Mansions of the Lord." We invite all veterans to the Sunday morning
services. Come in uniform if you desire.
Senior Youth Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homebound
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 am – 1 pm
Hey Senior Youth! Come and help us cook and
deliver a Thanksgiving turkey dinner to some of our homebound members. We’ll
meet in the morning to prepare the food, box the dinners, and deliver the meals.
We will then return to Holy Cross to enjoy the "leftovers."
Volunteer of the Year
Sunday, November 9
While Holy Cross is blessed with many dedicated
workers, each year we honor someone who has served our congregation in a special
way. Help us say thanks to this special volunteer and all of our volunteers on
Sunday, November 9 during coffee hour.
Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 7 at 11:30 am
Support the High School Youth by attending the
Christmas Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner is one of the ways that the youth raise
money for the National Lutheran Youth Association Convention in Tacoma,
Washington next summer. Watch for a sign-up sheet on the office window!
Special Acts-October
Heather Wright 10/18Baptisms
Weddings
Barbara Corcoran &
Vern Strutzel 10/19
Funerals
Frances Briggs 10/16
Thank You from Jenine Marty
Thank you to everyone who served at coffee
hour, the cards and kind words in recognition of my 20 years on the staff at
Holy Cross. God bless you!
Jenine Marty
Thank You from Linda Martin
Thank you for the cards and kind words and
delicious cake in honoring our anniversaries!
Linda Martin
Foundation Laying Seminar
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 am–2:30 pm
"Dear Members,
As the current President of Holy Cross Lutheran
Church I want to invite you to a seminar on Sat., Nov. 15 from 9am – 2:30 pm. I
know we have a lot of different activities and meetings at Holy Cross. I also
know the good Lord only gives us a limited amount of time and energy each day.
However, I do believe it is very important for you to attend this seminar. The
purpose of this seminar is two-fold. First, to examine where we are as a
congregation, and secondly, to begin to take a look at where we are going as a
congregation. WELS Parish Assistance will be presenting this seminar.
Afterwards, the Church Council will be deciding if we want to use this
organization to help us in our future planning. We need your input and feedback!
Again, I hope you can attend. The sign up sheet for this seminar is on the
office window."
In His Service,
Kevin Randall, President - Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Invite Someone to Bethany Women’s Auxiliary
Tuesday, November 4, 1 pm
Madison area ELS ladies work together to
support our Synod’s college and seminary. We’ll meet for a luncheon at Western
Koshkonong Lutheran Church followed by a program.
Special Gifts-October
Volunteers Needed!
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) staff
needs more volunteers. Our most urgent need is for someone who can do child care
from 10:30 am – noon on Saturday mornings while the parents study English. If
you prefer working one-on-one with a student learning English, we can use
volunteers for that also. You choose the time when you want to work with the
student. We provide training (a one-hour class.) It’ a great opportunity to get
to know someone of another culture and to talk about Christ.
Our Jesus Cares staff, which helps developmentally disabled students learn about their Savior, could use additional help on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, now through May. Contact Grace Bartel (238-7069, bartelfg@yahoo.com) if you can help out.
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