Mission Festival
Sunday, October 19
Our Mission Festival preacher this year is
Pastor David Meyer, who recently 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. Included with this
newsletter is a special envelope for Mission Festival Sunday, to be used
specifically for Mission work in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
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.
Staff Anniversaries
Sunday, October 12 at 9:15 am
Let’s celebrate some special anniversaries of
Holy Cross staff members! Join us in-between services as we say "Thank-you!" and
"Congratulations!"
ELS Women’s Mission Rally!
Saturday, October 18, 9 am –3 pm
Please join the ELS women in supporting our
Foreign and Home missions! This year’s Mission Rally is at Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church in Okauchee, Wisconsin. Speakers this year will be Polly Joubert, who
will tell about Vacation Bible School work in Ukraine, and Pastor Steve
Petersen, ELS Missions Counselor, who update us on other ELS mission efforts
around the world. The day always proves to be enlightening and very uplifting.
We hope to see a large number of Holy Cross women there! Registration is at 9
am, programs begin at 10 am. Lunch will be served. If you haven’t had a chance
to sign up yet, please call Diane Baxter at 835-9066.
Marriage Seminar!
Friday, November 7 from 7–9 pm
Saturday, Nov. 8 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, a great chance for growth and for fellowship. All are welcome!
Topics to be discussed include:
Mark your calendars and watch for more information!
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 not in a circle to donate handmade
items or baked goods. Bring them over either on Friday, October 31 or early
Saturday.
Open Gym/Movie Night
Beginning Sat., Oct. 4, 6:30 pm
Adult/senior youth open gym
will run weekly, each Saturday, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm, through early March, 2009.
The first open gym on October 4 will feature a movie night. Please bring a snack
to share! Holy Cross members and invited friends are welcome. Parents, please
note that senior youth coming and going from the Holy Cross gym/cafeteria will
not be monitored. During the open gym, please enter and exit Holy Cross via the
rear gym entrance from the back parking lot.
Fall Family Fun at the Farm!
Friday, October 10, 5:30-8:00 pm
Join us for our annual Fall Harvest Family Fun
Night at Schuster’s Playtime Farm on Hwy 12/18 near Deerfield. The evening
includes a hayride at 6 pm to pick pumpkins (costs are on the sheet in the
narthex), a play area, bonfire, corn mazes and more!. Please bring a dish to
pass. Refreshments are provided. All Holy Cross Church and School families are
welcome! Sign up on the office window.
Cleaning Night
Tuesday, October 7 at 6 pm
Naomi Circle will be doing some extra cleaning
to spruce up our school for the upcoming sports seasons. We need your help! If
you are willing to donate an hour or two of your time to help clean, we would
greatly appreciate it. Cleaning supplies will be provided, but you may wish to
bring your own rubber gloves. Any question, all Becky Collyard at 592-1846
High School Juniors and Seniors
Thursday–Sunday, Oct 30-Nov 2
Bethany Lutheran College invites juniors and
seniors to join us for a FREE weekend filled with fun and excitement. Learn
about the "Bethany Experience" by visiting with faculty, attending chapel,
touring the campus, and enjoying a variety of events as well as checking out the
Mankato area. Best of all, Bethany will cover the entire cost of food, lodging
and events while on campus, as well as transportation from Holy Cross.
Sign up by October 20 by logging on to www.blc.edu or by calling
800-944-3066. The bus will leave Holy Cross at 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 30
and arrive back to Holy Cross at 1:30 pm on Sunday, November 2. (Students will
be asked for a $40 deposit that will be returned when they arrive on campus.)
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
Packer/Viking Party!
Sunday, November 9 at 11:30 am
Come and 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 if they would like to use it.
Special Acts-September
Benjamin Lehman 9/19Baptisms
Weddings
Daniel Blatter/Lori Kassube 9/27
New Members
Special Gifts-September
An Inside Look at Suicide
October 16, 7-8:30 pm
Rev. Kenneth Wenzel from Wisconsin Lutheran
Institutional Ministries (WELS) will present a discussion entitled, "Helping
Hurting Hearts," for teens and adults at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on McKenna
Blvd. For information, contact Rev. Bob Knippel at 274-6608.
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