Mission Festival
Sunday, October 19th
Our Mission Festival preacher this year is Pastor David Meyer, who moved,
with his family, from Australia, where he worked with the United Bible Society
in Asia and Europe. Prior to that, David served as Director of Thoughts of
Faith, a ministry reaching out to people in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union. In-between services, Mr. Kermit Traska, Director of Thoughts of Faith,
will talk about the work of missionaries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet
Union.
4th – 8th Youth Raking
Saturday, Oct. 25th 9am-noon
Bring your own rake and pick up leaves for our shut-in members. We need some
parents to help with the driving. Pizza will be enjoyed back at church. Sign-up
sheet is on the Narthex window.
Reformation Lectures
Thurs. Oct. 30th - Fri. Oct. 31st
The Reformation Lectures will be at Bethany Lutheran College. This year’s
theme will be: ‘The Freedom of the Will in the Three Reformations.’ If you are
not able to attend the Lectures, you can follow them on the Bethany website at
www.blc.edu.
Roller Skating Party
Thurs., Oct. 30th 6:00-8:00pm
All Holy Cross Church and School families are invited to a Costume Roller
Skating Party. Parents must accompany kids. Cost is $2.00 per person for
admission and skate rental. Rollerblades are $2.00 more. Location is Fast
Forward on Verona Road. Sign up and see the posted information in the narthex
for more details.
All Saints Day
Sunday, November 2nd
All Saints Day is the day we remember those who have passed away during this
past year and whose funerals were officiated by our pastors. At this service we
include the names of our beloved, followed by the chiming of the bells.
Joint Reformation Service
Sunday, November 2nd at 4pm
This year Holy Cross is hosting a joint Reformation Service with other area
ELS and WELS churches. The guest preacher will be Pastor Mark Jeske from ‘Time
of Grace Ministries.’ Special music will be provided by string instruments and a
joint choir. A catered supper, with a free will donation, will follow the
service. The meal will be provided by the owner of the Essen Haus.
Fall Craft & Bake Sale
Saturday, Nov. 1st 8:30 - 1:00
Our ladies groups are handcrafting many unique items, along with baking
delicious treats to sell at this year’s Craft and Bake Sale. All proceeds
benefit our church, through various donations from the ladies groups. This is a
great way to find beautiful gifts, and to enjoy delicious baked goods. Lunch is
served, as well. Our Ladies Aid also encourages anyone not in a circle to donate
handmade items or baked goods. Bring them on Fri., Oct. 31st. Please
consider donating and/or buying at this year’s sale.
Marriage Seminar
Fri., Nov. 7th from 7-9pm
Sat., Nov. 8th from 9am-3pm
Marriage is a great blessing from God! Here’s an excellent chance to foster
this God-given 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, and a great chance for
growth and for fellowship. All are welcome!
Please sign up on the sheet located on the window in the narthex at church.
Mark your calendars and watch for more information.
Packer/Viking Party!
Sun., November 9th at 11:30am
Come and watch the game on a big screen in the cafeteria. We are asking
everyone to bring finger food snacks. Plates, napkins, utensils, cups and drinks
will be provided. We will have the gym open for the kids.
Veterans Welcome
Sunday, November 9th
On Sunday, November 9th 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.
Veterans Celebration
Tues., November 11th at 6:30pm
Come to the Veterans’ Day Celebration in our gymnasium. If you know of
veterans who would enjoy attending, please give their address to our school
principal, Mr. Schubkegel.
Lutefisk Dinner
Saturday, November 1st
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church invites you to a traditional Norwegian
Dinner with lutefisk, meatballs, lefse and all the fixings.
Seatings are at: 11:30am; 12:45pm; 4:00pm; 5:15pm; 6:30pm.
Prices are $14.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. Call 873-7148 to make reservations. For more information see the poster in the hallway at church.
A Foundation-Laying Seminar
Saturday, Nov. 15th 9am-2:30pm
The purpose of this seminar is to lay a foundation for planning future
ministry at Holy Cross. Here are some things that we will talk about:
Who should attend?
We encourage staff and spouses, Board and Committee members and spouses, Ladies Circles and all of our members to attend and help Holy Cross plan for the future! Please sign up on the office window.
Advent by Candlelight
Friday, December 6th 6:30pm
Prepare your heart for the Advent season by attending this year’s Advent by
Candlelight. The Naomi Circle will be hosting an evening of dessert and
fellowship for all women of Holy Cross (18 and older) and their women family and
friends. Invitations will be distributed after Sunday services on Nov. 9th
and 16th and will also be located in the narthex after Monday
services on Nov. 10th and 17th. There will be a sign up
sheet in the narthex and seating is limited to 70 people. The deadline for
reservations is Nov. 23rd and there is no cost to attend. We hope you
will join us in celebration of Jesus’ birth!
Volunteers Needed
Our English As a Second Language staff needs more volunteers at this time.
Our most urgent need is for someone who can do child care from 10:30 to 12 on
Saturday mornings while the parents study English. Contact Grace Bartel
(238-7069, bartelfg@yahoo.com) if you can occasionally help out. If you prefer
working one-on-one with a student trying to learn English, we can use volunteers
for that also. You get to choose the time when you want to work with the
student. We provide training (a one-hour class) and it’s not as hard as you
think. It’s 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, can use additional help on the first and third Saturdays from mid-September through May. For more information, contact Grace Bartel (238-7069, bartelfg@yahoo.com).
Scrip News!
Just a reminder that Scrip is available between services on Sunday mornings.
There is a table with forms in the entryway by the gym. Also, we have some cash
and carry (Woodmans, PDQ and Copps/Pick & Save) you may purchase during the week
as long as a secretary is available to get it out.
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