Fall Harvest – 2008
Friday, October 10, 5:30-8:00pm
Mark your calendars for next months Fall Harvest. Come enjoy a hayride,
bonfire and an evening of fun at Schuster’s Playtime Farm on Hwy 12/18 near
Deerfield.
Please bring a dish to pass. Other activities available for a fee include picking pumpkins and corn mazes. Pick up a wristband from the staff person for the hayride and barnyard activities. There is only one hayride at 6:00 pm! All Holy Cross Church and School families are welcome! Sign up on the office window.
Mission Festival
Sun., Oct. 19 at 8:15/10:30am
Our Mission Festival preacher this year is Pastor David Meyer. A presentation
will be given at the end of each service and at the adult spiritual growth. Mr.
Kermit Traska will talk about the mission of ‘Thoughts of Faith’ and the sharing
of the Gospel with people in Europe.
Youth Movie Night
Saturday, Oct. 4th at 6:30pm
High School Youth are invited for the evening to watch a movie, eat pizza
and/or hang out in the gym. Invite a friend. Please sign up on the sheet on
Pastor Tweit’s window.
Reformation Service
Sunday, November 2nd - 4:00pm
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.
Parking Reminder
If you are not able to park in the Holy Cross parking lot or the parking lot
behind the East Side Shopping Center (off Hermina St.), then you may need to
park on the street. Please remember not to block the driveways.
Bible Study Opportunities
Marriage Seminar
Friday, Nov. 7 from 7-9pm
Sat., 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!
Packer/Viking Party!
Sun., November 9 at 11:30am
Mark your calendars and 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.
Sunday School
We hope that all Holy Cross children will attend Sunday School! Sunday School
is for children ages 3 – high school. In Sunday School our children learn and
are reinforced in their Bible knowledge. It’s a great setting for our public and
parochial students to get to know one another and fellowship with one another.
It’s also a prime opportunity for parents to attend Adult Bible Class while
children are at Sunday School, and instill in your children a lifelong habit of
regular Bible Study with other Christians!
Bethany National Auxiliary Day
Monday, Sept. 22nd at Bethany in Mankato, MN
President Dan Bruss writes, "Bethany Women’s Auxiliary Day will be Monday,
September 22, and we hope it will be possible for you to attend. It is a
wonderful opportunity for good Christian fellowship and to become better
acquainted with the great things going on at Bethany Lutheran College. We have
put together an enjoyable and informative program for you. Husbands are invited
as well. We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for your college.
As the projects are now chosen on a year-to-year basis, a decision will have to be made regarding new efforts. Information regarding possible projects will be given at the business meeting."
Bethany Getaway
October 30 – November 2
Bethany Lutheran College invites juniors and seniors in high school to spend
a FREE weekend on their campus. The bus will leave the Holy Cross parking
lot at 1:30pm that Thursday and return at 1:30pm that Sunday. (Students will be
asked for a $40 deposit that will be returned when they arrive on the campus.)
Learn more about the ‘Bethany Experience’ by participating in chapel, visiting
with faculty and touring the campus. Whatever activities you choose you will be
sure to feel like a college student. The best part is that Bethany will pay for
the entire cost of lodging, food, and events while on campus. All you are asked
to bring is clothes, sleeping bag, pillow and spending money. So talk to your
friends and see if this weekend works for you.
For more information call Bethany’s Admission Office today at 1-800-944-3066.
Ushers Needed
A special thank you to all of the men who usher for us on Sunday morning and
Monday evening! Did you know that there are about 40 men who usher for our
services? Recently we have had some of our ushers move away to college or move
out of town and are now in need of some new ushers. Do you know of a confirmed
male who would be able to help? Please call David Mathison at 839-3017. Thanks!
Bethany Lutheran College Women’s Retreat
October 24-25
Chanhassen, MN
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
Cards and Cribbage
Thursday, Sept. 18th at 12:30pm
Meet in the church cafeteria for cards, cribbage, dominoes, conversation and
snacks! All are welcome. This group meets the third Thursday of each month (but
not in December).
Jesus Cares Ministry
Holy Cross offers a Bible Class, music, crafts and fellowship to adults with
developmental disabilities and their families. Jesus Cares Ministries meets
every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (September-May)
from 10:00am-11:30am.
Those with special needs can benefit from this bible class designed for their participation and understanding. Contact Pastor Bartels/Tweit if you know of someone who would be interested in this ministry.
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