H O L Y C R O S S H A P P E N I N G SSaturday, April 21

1:00pm Bunger & Mathison Wedding4:30pm Senior Banquet / Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship

Sunday, April 22 Third Weekend of Easter (Team 4)8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/New Driver Blessing / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Duncan bapt / SS5-8pm Date Night

Monday, April 236:00pm Saving Grace

Tuesday, April 249:00am Staff Meeting1:00pm Long-Range Planning6:30pm Family Ministry Team7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice

Wednesday, April 25 All Choirs rehearse* NO CHRISTIAN ED (PRE-4TH) CLASSES *

1:00pm Women’s Bible Study5-7:30pm Pizza5:30pm 5th-6th Confirmation

5:30-6:20pm Adult Ed “Faithful Parenting”6:30pm 7th-8th Confirmation

6:30-7:00pm Adult Ed “A Time to Connect”7-8:15pm Adult Ed Small Group7:30pm Wednesday Night Live (9th-12th)

Thursday, April 266:30am Women at the Well10:30am Program Staff Meeting1:00pm Newsletter Assembly5-8pm MFP (St. John)6:30pm Youth Team

Friday, April 276:30am Friday Guys

Saturday, April 28 Family Worship & Registration Wknd8:00am W/ELCA Spring Conference4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Dahl bapt7:00pm Scheduled Event

Sunday, April 29 Fourth Weekend of Easter (Team 2)Family Worship & Registration Weekend

7:30am Pancake Feed8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/SS to worship/ Adult & Bell Choirs /

Adult Ed11:00am Worship/SS to worship/ Adult & Bell Choirs

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1300 South Sertoma Avenue WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG 605-362-1947

Interim Senior Pastor — Dave JohnsonAssociate Pastor — Amy Eisenmann

Associate in Ministry — Angie SmithMinisters — the People of Holy Cross

SAVING GRACEWOMEN’SAA meets on Mondays at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room. For more information call 359-7247.

CROSSWALK 24/7Where Faith and Life Intersect!

Our Shared Mission:“We are called by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit,

to nurture disciples of every generation, by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ!”

To schedule a wedding, baptism, or any other event – coordinate room(s), possible fees, setup & cleanup –Email Jen Beck (JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG).

or call her at 605/362.1947.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized locally, please contact the church office.If you would like a visit from one of the pastors, be sure to inform the office staff when you call.In addition, members of the Visitation Team are available Monday–Friday. Please be sure that “Holy Cross” is listed in your patient

information so that when phone calls are made to the hospitals, the Visitation Team member(s) will be informed accordingly.

MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY & FAMILIESBryan Beringer, Joshua Duus, James Frank, Caleb Hockel,Whitney Hockel, Ryan McNamara, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, Brady Purdie, and Chris Tinklenberg

CELEBRATION — BAPTISMSHarlow Marie Duncan (daughter of Kent & Jill)CELEBRATION — WEDDINGMegan Bunger & Derrold MathisonALTAR FLOWERS GIVEN IN...Tom & Monica Cahill’s 31th anniversary

HEALINGZade Davis, Pierce Hanson, Ardis Iverson, Homer Knopf, Andrea Lundstrom, Curtis Moulton, Lana Rustman, Judy Johnson-Albright, Kent Sattler, Jim Schaefer, Rebecah Spader, Diane Stamp, Jodi Stanga, Lee Thompson, Marion Velder, Peggy Voss, Sandy Wahle,Bill Williams, and Roxanne Wolfgang

CARE & CONCERNThe Cook family; the Johnson family; Debra WaltnerSYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY OF...Marian Hallstrom, mother of Abby (Michael) Hanson and

grandmother of Cole & Triston

P R A Y E R S O F T H E C H U R C H

For your convenience...A Wheelchair and a Walker (with a seat) are located in the Narthex under the south coat rack.

Are you a member of Holy Cross? Are you new here?Maybe you have been coming here for a while, but haven’t joined for one reason or another...

Become a member of Holy Cross onSaturday, May 5th at 10:00am.

We will get to know each other, talk about all the opportunities available at Holy Cross,

and welcome you into our faith-family here.Sign up on the kiosk (just outside the office),

or contact the office today!(Childcare is available with RSVP.) “Circle of Prayer” and “Prayers of the Church”

If you have a prayer request that you wish to be shared with the confidential “Circle of Prayer” or lifted up in the weekend’s “Prayers of the Church,” simply fill out a Prayer Request card located in the pews.

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BearyFun Bagsare available in the back of the sanctuary for children to use during worship!

CRY ROOM: (Young & Restless Room)If your child becomes restless during worship, the Young & Restless Room is available in the southwest corner

just outside the Sanctuary. Adults are still able to participate in worship!

NNURSERYURSERY C CAREARE / C / COORDINATOROORDINATOR N NEEDEDEEDED !!Now! An employment opportunity for those who enjoy

watching children of all ages – primarily Sunday mornings &Wednesday evenings, as well as other ministry events.

Contact Pastor Amy or the office today!Until this position is filled, we are in need of volunteers who

would be able to help in our Nursery on Sundays (9:30am-12pm)!!!

A flower in remembrance:We celebrate the gift of new

life in the birth of a child with a pink or blue carnation.Holy Cross has begun remembering the death of your

loved one and the promise of new life, by placing a singlerose on the altar. If you have a death in your family, please contact Angie at the church, 362-1947.

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on April 14 & 15: 567 Mission and Ministry Offering...Received (as of Apr. 18) $ 9,835.65 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering...Received (as of Apr. 18) $ 3,377.50 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 5,038.75 “NOW IS THE TIME!”Given (AS OF 04/18/2012) $ 407,000.49 Used for expenses on addition $ 386,026.86 BALANCE $ 24,468.40

Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds along with “along with “NNOWOW II SS THETHE TT IMEIME !”!”* * P* * P L E A S EL E A S E T R YT R Y T OT O C A T C HC A T C H U PU P * ** *

Endowment FundBalance $ 18,391.63

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at the 8:00am worship service this weekend.Everyone, regardless of faith background, is invited to receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ through the bread and the wine.

Apple juice is available, and the bread is dairy-free. Children who are currently not receiving communion are invited and encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

The new Chapel, located on the North end of the church, is open to you throughout the week. You are invited to enter at any time.

A special welcome to all visitors and guests. Go to www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org for a full range of programming & activities.

Welcome to Worship & Registration Weekend at Holy Cross!

NNARTHEXARTHEX N NOTIONSOTIONS F FOROR A APRILPRIL 21 & 22: 21 & 22:Christian Ed, Confirmation, & Music Registrations

ELW & Bibles Gifts for Sale After Saturday’s & between Sunday’s services

Congratulations to our graduating Seniors!!!Also, remember our New Drivers in your prayers as they get behind the wheel. Thanks!

SSPONSORPONSOR -A-Y-A-YOUTHOUTH!!This summer, we have 27 youth & adults

going to New Orleans!!!Each student & adult needs to pay

approximately $1200 in order to be able to go.While on this trip, our members of Holy Cross

will be serving people of Memphis & New Orleans, learning about history

through a Justice Immersion experience and meeting 37,000 other Lutheran youth

from across the country & world.

We are looking for people that are willing & ableto help sponsor our kids in the following ways:

If you are interested in helping to sponsor a youth or adult, please talk to Pastor Amy,

or take a card off the wall by the Fellowship Hall today!In whatever ways you help, financially or

through prayer, thank you for supporting our kids!

The Four Keys of Faith FormationThe Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child’s/grandchild’s faith.

Scripture Readings for the Third Weekend of Easter:Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48

Family Devotions: Read the story of Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35. Take an “Emmaus Walk” with your family thisafternoon and imagine that Jesus is walking along with you.

Caring Conversation: Pretend that each of you are Cleopas and describe how you feel when you discoverthat you have been walking and talking and learning from your friend, Jesus.

Family Service: As Lutherans, we believe that we respond to what we have heard through the Good News of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ – given for you for the forgiveness of sins. Good works(good fruit) happens, and we do not even know about it. As parents, you can “create” opportunities for yourkids to learn about service, with the understanding that service is not a “have-to” but rather a “get-to” –a “response-to.” Having heard the Gospel preached, we move beyond ourselves, caring for our neighbor.Think about the Scripture verses for the week and the conversations you have shared. God has giftedyou and your children with abilities, personalities, and certain qualities. As a parent, family member, or friend,you can help them discover their unique gifts by encouraging them in the things that they do well and feel passionate that they can serve others.

Family Traditions & Rituals: The end of the day is a good time to slow down, reflect on the day, and focuson God’s place at the center of our lives. Rituals can help us do this and can have a powerful influence in our home lives. If you share your life with other adults or children, consider making some of these ideas partof your daily bedtime pattern:� Share the “highs & lows” from your day.� Read a Bible story or a brief Bible passage.� Say a prayer together; mark one another with the sign of the cross.� Memorize the words of Psalm 4:8 to say together at bedtime:

I will lie down in peace and sleep. You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

THRIVENT “CHOICE DOLLARS”Can Be Directed to Holy Cross!For those who own any Thrivent products (e.g., insurance, annuities, & more), you are invited to pick up a flyer from the kiosk or visit

WWW.THRIVENT.COM/THRIVENTCHOICE/PROGRAM/DOLLARS_DETAILS/ INDEX.HTMLBy following the instructions found, you can direct “CHOICE DOLLARS” to Holy Cross each month!

Save your Crossroads receipts!Save your Crossroads receipts and turn them in to Angie.

The Holy Cross library receives a percentage of the total purchases, which will be used to purchase books for the new library.

If you have any questions regarding Family Ministry & Milestone Events, please contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann at 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: LUKE 24:30-31 (NRSV)

Are you, your household, or your youth in need of a Bible? – Contact Angie at the church. –

“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him;

and he vanished from their sight.”

The Holy Cross Coffee Shop Is Ready for You to Use Anytime...Not Just on Sundays! Have a lunch meeting, meet an old friend for a cup of coffee,

or enjoy a change of scenery from your desk at work.All are welcome, the door is open.

ALWAYS AVAILABLE...SIMPLY GIVING®

(An automated way of giving)It’s free to you and to Holy Cross!You may pick up a form at the kiosk or enroll online from the Holy Cross website using the “donate online”

link on the left side.a simple choice; a generous response

WWW.THRIVENT.COM/COMMUNITY/OUTREACH/GIVING/SIMPLYGIVING/INDEX.HTML

2012 Flower Chart...is posted on the large bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall, so add your flowers & event!

Everyone is invited to honor or remember a loved one or special occasion

by giving a flower or plant to the church for a designated weekend.

Simply sign up (print clearly), order the flowers, and have them delivered to the Church Office by noon on the Fridaybefore your chosen weekend.In lieu of flowers, you may wish to give a gift that lasts forever.

Remember a loved one or special occasionby giving to the Endowment Fund.

Simply sign up on the bulletin board near the FellowshipHall, make your donation to the “Endowment Fund,” anda candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

� 10 Days of Prayer for 1 Person $0 (name of personwill be given to you as the trip approaches)

� 1 Day of Meals $24� 1 Day of Justice Immersion $30

� 1 Night at Plantation Oaks (near Memphis) $35� 1 Day on the Bus $40

� All Meals for 1 Participant $300� 3 Days in New Orleans $315

� The Whole Bus Ride for 1 Participant $400� The Entire Trip for 1 Participant $1200� Experience of a lifetime – priceless

Welcome!!!Restrooms are located in the west hallway, both north & south sides.

For your convenience, coat racks are located throughout the building near the entrances. Here are the locations:

� Sunday School Classrooms � Near the Chapel � North & South of the NarthexSunday School children can hang their coats in the children’s lockers.

WOMEN OF THE ELCA (W/ELCA) meets the 3rd Thursday every month Fireside Room at 7:00pm.We have a Bible study with a short business meeting & refreshments.

Our new study is from the Christian Worker Bible Study Series on the Book of Genesis.Please review chapters 9-12 prior to the May 17th meeting.

Contact Twyla Sine (JTSINE@SIO.MIDCO.NET) with any questions; or if you’d be interested in joining their Bible Study, so the material can be ordered.

If you have any questions regarding Adult or CaringMinistries, please contact Angie Smith

at 362-1947 or ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGIf you have any questions regarding music,

please contact Rachael Fode at 362-1947 or RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

If you have any questions regarding Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Club Serve, please contact Amy Cauble at 362-1947 or AMYC@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

All Women of the ELCA are members of W/ELCA!WWHATHAT ’’SS HHAPPENINGAPPENING ATAT HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS??Want to stay up-to-date with events and opportunities?If you wish to receive the bi-weekly mass emails (Tues. & Fri.), please contact the church office with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

Waste Not , Want Not . . .Waste Not , Want Not . . .Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?You can receive the monthly

CrossFormation newsletter in anelectronic version rather than a

paper copy mailed to you!How? Just let Tami (TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH) know with your currentaddress, & she’ll be happy to email you a copy each month.

SSUNDAYUNDAY MORNINGSMORNINGSATAT 9:30 9:30 ININ THETHEFF IRESIDEIRESIDE RROOMOOM::

April 22: Jim Reich...Jim Reich...will share photos & stories from his trip to Europe,

highlighting the churches he visited.On April 29: “Place & Theology” Part 2, Dr. Ann Pederson,“Place & Theology” Part 2, Dr. Ann Pederson,

Augustana College, will conclude her class:Augustana College, will conclude her class:This world, where we are in the here & now,

is a manifestation of God’s commitment to be fully present in the places of our lives.

YARN COLLECTION:Holy Cross is collecting yarn to share with the congregation

of St. Dysmas (SD State Penitentiary).

If you have yarn that you are willing to donate,

please deposit it in the designated basket located in the Narthex.

“Parenting in Faith!”A series of conversations to empower parents:

April 22 in W101 at 9:30am:"Surviving Your High School Student.""Surviving Your High School Student."Your high-school-aged child is no longer a child, but not yet an adult.

They still need a parent, but struggle with independence.Discover how you can support and still parent your youth.

Bibles & ELWs for the Chapel.You are invited to gift a Bible and/or ELW

for the Chapel in memory or honor of a loved one.

The Bibles are similar to the ones in our pews; still NRSV but in a different color.

The ELWs are the same as the ones we currently use.

� Cost: $13 for a Bible; $25 for an ELW � Members of the Worship & Arts Team will be present between services to assist you

� Woodworkers: if you would be willing to make a small cart on wheels to store these items, please contact Angie for general specifications.

W/ELCA CW/ELCA CROSSROADSROSSROADS CCONFERENCEONFERENCE SSPRINGPRING GGATHERINGATHERING...will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Holy Cross.

The theme will be CELEBRATE BOLD WOMEN.Coffee & Registration will begin at 8:30am.

Gathering begins at 9:00am & ends around 3:00pm.Bible Study will be presented by Pastor Amy Eisenmann.

Guest Speaker is Trudy Hartman, and Special Music is provided by Hallelujah Hooligans.Registration: $8.00 (includes lunch, morning & afternoon coffee/goodies).

Come for inspiration, fun, & fellowship!

THIS WEEKEND:We are celebrating our New Drivers

in the congregation and will blessing them

during Sunday’s 9:30 service.Please keep our new driversin your prayers as they takeon this important Milestone!

We are celebrating our Graduating Seniors at the Saturday night service.

We will be having a banquet before worship, celebrating with them, & hearing where they plan to go next.

In worship on Saturday night, our seniors will be receiving a quilt and be wrapped in our love & prayersfor wherever the Lord leads them.Please keep our seniors

in your prayers in the coming weeks!

— Date Night —Sunday, April 22 (5:00pm – 8:00pm)Please meet

V I S I T WWW .M O B I L E F O O D P A N T R Y . O R G F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O NA N D U P C O M I N G“ F O O D S O F T H E M O N T H . ”

Women at the Well Bible Study - Ladies, come for some coffee and great discussion on Thursdays at 6:30 am at the Holy Cross coffee shop area.Friday Guys Bible Study - You are invited to join this group of guys Fridays at 6:30 am at Fryn’ Pan on 41st Street.

Did You Forget Your MFP Donation(s)?No problem!

You can put cash or check into the lockbox on the Kiosk in an envelope labeled for “MFP”!

‘Food of the Month’We are collecting PEANUT BUTTER

for the month of April.— “N E C E S S I T I E S F OR N E I G HBOR S ” — LAUNDRY D E T E RG EN T —

Please place donations in the bin to be taken to Peace Lutheran Church:���May 6th at 3:00pm — ALL are welcome to help serve! ���

FOOD TO YOU: Mobile Food Pantry

H Y G I E N E P A C K S A R E A N O N G O I N G N E E D !The Hygiene Packs are an on-going need!

A roll of toilet paper & a bar of soap with a bottle of shampoo or a tube of toothpaste

COLLECTION BINSare located in the alcove just off the Fellowship Hall.

MUSICAL MOMENTSALL CHOIRS REHEARSE APRIL 25TH!

Contact Rachael with questions!Calendars are on the bulletin board

in the south wing near the Young & Restless Room.

EMAIL HOLLY (HOLLY@PEACELUTHERAN.COM) OR JACKIE (JACKIE@PEACELUTHERAN.COM) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”If you have any questions regarding Confirmation orYouth news & events, please contact Pastor Amy

Eisenmann at 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGIf you have any questions regarding Preschool orExtended-Care, please contact Tricia Murphy at 951-1813 or TRICIAM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

MM I DWEEKIDWEEK SS CHEDULE SCHEDULE S ::** M** M US TARDUS TARD SS E ED SE ED S (P(P RER E––K) **K) **

6:30–7:00pm ~ Band Room (S102)** T** T I N YI N Y TT UNE SUNE S (1(1 S TS T––33 RDRD ) **) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Music Rooms

(S103-S104)** H** H A L FA L F NN OTE SOT E S (4(4 THTH––66 THTH ) **) **

6:30–7:00pm ~ Sanctuary** 7** 7 THTH & 8& 8 THTH PP RA I S ERA I S E BB ANDAND ****6:00–6:30pm ~ Sanctuary** A** A DUL TDU L T CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **7:00–8:00pm ~ Sanctuary** B** B E L LE L L CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **

8:00–8:30pm ~ Band Room (S102)Did You Know...HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS LLUTHERANUTHERAN PPRESCHOOLRESCHOOL...has a Toddler Program as well?

(Children must be 1 by September 1st.)90 % of openings are full for Fall 2012-13, so contact the Preschool Director now to become a part of

this energetic & exciting ministry that Holy Cross has to offer to the children of Holy Cross & the community.What fun activities do you have planned for your young children this summer?Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool has...VVARIOUSARIOUS SSUMMERUMMER CCAMPSAMPS AAVAILABLEVAILABLE...for children ages 3 years through kindergarten.

Camps are filling (90%)...Don’t let your child miss out on the opportunity to investigate God’s world around us!

To view additional information regarding classes & tuition, pick up a brochure from the kiosk in the Narthex or visit www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org (click on “preschool” link).

Tricia Murphy, Preschool DirectorDirect Cell: 605.951.1813 (texts accepted) Fax: 605.362.1971

APRIL CHOIR SCHEDULEWed., April 25 ~ All Choirs rehearse.~ Sunday, April 29 ~ Adult & Bell Choirs at 9:30am & 11:00amHoly Cross Will Be Serving for

the Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday,April 26 (5:10-8:30pm).

We need 18-22 volunteers (4-6 arriving at 4:30pm)

at St. John Lutheran Church, located at 1912 W. 13th St.Sign up in the Narthex.

Questions can be directed to Tami Matson(tamim@holycrosslutheranchurch.org).

REGISTRATION WEEKEND...is just 1 week away!Sat., April 28 7:00pmSun., April 29 8:30am

Come & see the awesome Christian Education Opportunities

for Summer & Fall 2012.Families can register for all upcoming events including choirs, Sunday School, Confirmation,

VBS, Intergenerational Club Serve, Adult Volunteering & Adult Education.

GREEN THUMB CLUB:Gardeners sign up at the kiosk if you are interested and able

to plant a the Holy Cross Garden.Time commitments determined by you.

For more information, contact Amy Cauble.

FAMILY WORSHIP IS APRIL 28-29:As a part of our program, Sunday School students

attend worship with their families as together we learn,grow, and share in our faith journey. All are welcome!There is no classroom Sunday School this weekend.This month’s focus: God cares for us like a shepherd cares for his sheep.

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**ATTENTION, CAMPERS**Reserved camper spots expire on May 7th.

If you would like to attend camp, please try to register soonto ensure you can attend with Holy Cross friends.

Registration is still open after this date, but camp weeks may be full – depending on demand.

Contact Amy Cauble with questions.

Calling All YOUTH TEAM Members:Just a reminder that we are meeting

this Thurs., April 26 at 6:30pm.Hope to see you there!

HEY, 5th Graders & Parents:HEY, 5th Graders & Parents:Mark your calendars for

our “Got Change, Got God” event just for you!

We will be getting together on Tues., May 1st at 6:30pm.More info is coming soon...hope to see you there!

You Asked...It Is Coming!We are having another PANCAKE FEED

on Sunday, April 29th!That is also Registration Weekend,

so come hungry, sit down, have some pancakes,

& get your kids/grandkids/friends’ kids registered for Sunday School, VBS, Confirmation, & more!!!