Information and invitation to guide you in your faith journeyMONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS LLUTHERANUTHERAN CCHURCHHURCH AUGUST 2012

What we call the beginning is often an ending and to make an end is to make a beginning.

The end is where we start from.T. S. Eliot

Every beginning is a consequence. Every beginning ends something.Paul Valery

August marks yet another series of beginnings for Holy Cross. Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth Group, committees, service groups,all begin anew with the start of fall programming. Of course, that’s notto say we’ve been doing nothing up until now – quite the opposite – dayshave been full of ministry, meetings and joy. Yet the fact remains, Augustbrings beginnings. But of course, August also brings endings – the endof summer (hopefully, the end of oppressive heat) and the end of ourcarefree days will once again give way to the more structured ways of “ordinary life.”This year, August also marks the beginning of my time among you.

And like all beginnings, mine will also have the consequence of endings.However, unlike the known endings that we experience each year as oneseason transitions to another, the endings we will experience are as yet,unknown. And because they are unknown, they have the possibility to fillus with unexpected anxiety.

And so, as we begin this new season of ministry together, let us not only enter into it with joy and anticipation, but let us also seek out and name the endings as they occur among us. Let us say goodbye to old wineskins well that we may joyfully receive what God has in store for us next.In hope & anticipation for all that is to come,

Pastor Tony Haglund

—— PPASTORASTOR ’’SS CCORNERORNER ——

Pastor’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . 1Senior Pastor Call Update . 1What Do You Think? . . . . . . 1Staff & Leadership Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Confirmation Helpers . . . . . 2Life Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . 2Faith & Fellowship Events. . 3“Where Is...” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Milestone Ministries . . . . . . 4“We Appreciate You...” . . . . 4Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . 5Youth News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Caring Ministries . . . . . . . . . 7Christian Ed Connections . . 8Music Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92012 Budget-to-Date . . . . . 9Preschool Parade . . . . . . . 10Behind the Scenes . . . . . . . 11Gifting Options . . . . . . . . . . 11August Calendar . . . . . . . . 12

WWHEREHERE TOTO FF INDIND IITT ::

THERE’S SO MUCH TO DO...With school year about

to begin, I find myself tryingto visualize how my schedulewill now be shaped by schoolprograms, sports events, &

other wonderful activities thatkeep families on their toes.I also would like to be able to help out again with some of the programming – be it children’s, adult, or music.Amidst all this, I pray thatGod remains the center

of my life – above & along with all other things going on.“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...”

Please send your comments & thoughtsto me, Tami Matson

(TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG), to let me know what you think.

Tony HaglundSenior Pastor

is a monthly publication of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Deadline for the September 2012 issue is: Wednesday, August 22nd by noon.

Pastoral StaffSenior Pastor ...................................................................Tony HaglundAssociate Pastor ......................................................Amy Eisenmann

Ministry Directors & Support StaffAdministrative Assistant ..........................................Jennifer BeckAdult & Caring Ministries..................................Angie Smith, AiMChildren’s Ministry.....................................................................................Christian Ed Assistant.................................Jackie KuchenreuterCommunication Coordinator ....................................Tami MatsonFinance Coordinator ...................................................Mike DircksenMusic Ministries ............................................................Rachael FodePreschool Director .......................................................Tricia MurphyTechnical Coordinator .................................................Jason KlimesWebmaster.......................................................................Nick PoppensEnvironmental Specialists ...........................Tim Christopherson.............................................................Jerry & Donna ChristophersonMusic Coordinators........................Shawn Cable, Cheryl Ziegler....................................................................Sonia Bury & Anita RandallVisitation Ministers ..................................Dixie Buffington, Katie Harms,..........................................................................Joan Noerenberg, Nicole Sanderson,..................................................................................Jeanine Thomas, & Julie ThomasMissionary Program ...................“Train Up A Child” Program in Cameroon

2012 Church CouncilPresident .............................................................................Gayle WexlerVice President............................................................Rick CerkowniakSecretary .............................................................................Katie HarmsTreasurer ........................................................................Aaron Kvistero

Ministry Team Chair PersonsAdult Education ...........................................................................................Christian Education ...................................................................................Family Ministry ............................................................................................Fellowship ..................................................................Nicole SandersonHealth & Wellness.....Julie Hartmann & Robin KrommendykHospitality & Invitation ..............................................Marilyn HaperOutreach..........................................................................................................Personnel ........................................................................................................Preschool.............................................................................Kristin WilleyProperty ...................................................................................Paul SnazaStewardship ..................................................................................................Worship & Arts ...........................................................................................Youth .................................................................................................................HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1300 S. Sertoma Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGemail: INFO@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

Church Office ..............605-362-1947... Fax...605-362-1971Preschool & Extended-Care ................................605-951-1813Email...............................................INFO@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGPastor Tony Haglund.........TONYH@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGPastor Amy Eisenmann ...............AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGAngie Smith, AiM............................ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGJackie Kuchenreuter..............JACKIEK@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGRachael Fode ................................RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGTricia Murphy ..................................TRICIAM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGJason Klimes ....................................JASONK@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGNick Poppens ......................................NICKP@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGJennifer Beck...............................JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGTami Matson ......................................TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGMike Dircksen.................................FINANCE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

Worship ServicesSaturday Celebration – Saturdays at 6:00pmClassic Celebration – Sundays at 8:00am

Hope & Praise Celebration – Sundays at 9:30 & 11:00amThe CrossFormation is the monthly newsletter of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD.

Distributed to members and others upon request.If you have material you wish to share,

please contact the church office, 362-1947.

Births...Kailey Marie Van De Berg

(daughter of Kelsey & Darin)Baptisms...Gracie Lee Kuper (daughter of Don & Abby)...Cason James Vanorny (son of Brian & Kaylee)Sympathy for the Families of...Jim Fjerestad, brother of Merv (Tricia) FjerestadLloyd Schweinforth, father of Julie HartmannNona Swift, mother of Shelly Ritchie and

grandmother of Brett & Erica

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—— CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION HHELPERSELPERS ——DO YOU ENJOY HANGING OUT

WITH TEENAGERS?I am looking for folks that are willing

to lead or co-lead small groups for Confirmation

(made up of no more than 8 kids).You will receive small group materials a week

in advance, and together talk with our kids about whatwas discussed in large group, as well as discussing how

they can apply their faith to their everyday lives.If you are willing to help in this way, email

Pastor Amy at AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG today!Teacher training will be provided...so, even if you’venever taught before, we’d love to have you join us!

SSTAFFTAFF & L& LEADERSHIPEADERSHIP DD IRECTORYIRECTORY

—— LL IFEIFE TTRANSITIONSRANSITIONS ——

Contact Jennifer Beck to schedule a baptism or a wedding.(605) 362-1947 or JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

MOVING?Please stay connected with us & complete a change-of-address form found in the pews.

You will be saving us money by reducing our return-postage fees!

August 2012 Page 3

FFAITHAITH & F& FELLOWSHIPELLOWSHIP EEVENTSVENTS

Everyone is invited to honor or remembera loved one or a 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 tothe Church Office by noon on the Friday

before your chosen weekend.In lieu of flowers, you may wish to give a gift that lasts forever.

Remember a loved one or a special occasion by giving

to the ENDOWMENT FUND.Simply sign up on the bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall or contact Tami in the office (362-1947), make your donationto the “ENDOWMENT FUND,” & a candle will be lit

on the altar your chosen weekend.

Contact Jennifer Beck to schedule an event or an activity at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

WOMEN OF THE ELCA – AUG. 16We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room at 7:00 pm with a Bible Study, a short business meeting, and refreshments.

The current Bible study is from the Christian Worker Bible Study Series on the book of Genesis:

Please complete chapters 12-14 for the August meeting at 7:00pm.Questions? Contact Twyla Sine (361-2992 or JTSINE@SIO.MIDCO.NET).

All Women of the ELCA are members of W/ELCA!

EARLY BIBLE STUDIESWOMEN AT THE WELLPastor Amy & the ladies

of this Bible Study invite you to join them

Thursdays at 6:30am –Hy-Vee dining area

on Louise Ave & 49th.Friday GuysFriday GuysThe men of Holy Crossfrom this Bible Study invite you to join them at the Fryn’ Pan on 41st St. every Friday at 6:30am.

55 PLUSEveryone is invited

for fun, games, & fellowship in Room S101!

Meets Aug. 7 & 21 at 1:00pm.

FELLOWSHIP & STUDIES:

WWOMENOMEN ’’SS BB IBLEIBLE SSTUDYTUDYResumes Sept. 12th

in the Fireside Room at 1:00pm (2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month).

AAUGUSTUGUST B BOOKOOK C CLUBLUB::“C“CUTTINGUTTING FORFOR SSTONETONE””

by Abraham Verghese

Thursday, August 30 at 6:30pm

Taste of the Big Apple (600 N Main Ave 57104)

New members are always welcome to join our discussion!See Pastor Amy with questions.

2012 A2012 ALTARLTAR C CHARTSHARTS ::(F(FLOWERSLOWERS & C& CANDLESANDLES ))

...can be found on the bulletin board near the Fellowship Hall,

or you can contact Tami Matson (TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG).

Both flowers and candles will be included in the weekend’s “Prayers of the Church,” found in the Crosswalk 24/7.

II NN && AA R O U N DR O U N D OO U RU R FF A I T HA I T H CC O MM U N I T YO MM U N I T Y ::

To submit an event for the CrossFormation newsletter, contact Tami Matson (TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG).

MMOBILEOBILE

FFOODOOD PPANTRYANTRY

Thurs., August 9 (5-8pm)

At Messiah New Hope (5001 E Madison St 57110)

Sign up in the Narthex.

WHAT’S HAPPENINGAT HOLY CROSS?

Want to stay up-to-date with events & opportunities?

If you wish to receive the bi-weekly massemails (Tuesdays & Fridays), please contactTami Matson (call 605/362.1947 or email TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG)

with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

NEW MEMBER CLASS – DATE CORRECTIONPLEASE NOTE THE DATE CORRECTION FROM JULY’S CROSSFORMATION:

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF THE HOLY CROSS FAMILY?WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE ARE ABOUT, AND HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED?

–Tuesday, August 7th –6:30pm in the Fireside Room

Please sign up on the kiosk or notify the office so that we are sure to have enough materials for all.

Contact the office if you are unable to attend this class but want to join Holy Cross;the next class is Saturday, November 17th at 10am (as listed in July).

SAVING GRACE– WOMEN’S AA GROUP –

Mondays at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room.For more information,

call 929-7311.

You can also ‘opt’ to have the monthly CROSSFORMATION newsletter delivered to you

via email or go online to view and/or download your own copy!

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MM ILESTONEILESTONE MM INISTRYINISTRY

“W“WEE AAPPRECIATEPPRECIATE YYOUOU ...”...”

Contact Tami Matson regarding CrossFormation newsletter submissions .(605) 362-1947 or TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

MMARKARK YYOUROUR CCALENDARALENDARFORFOR THETHE FFOLLOWINGOLLOWING

MMILESTONESILESTONES::August 8th

Entering Confirmation Milestonefor 5th-graders at 6:30pmAugust 11th

Life’s Journey Class (pre-marital) Class at 8:30amAugust 18th & 19th

Backpack Blessing in WorshipAugust 26th

3rd-grade Parents & Bibles Classat 11:00amOctober 14th

Confirmation Retreat

� Kathy Anderson for help in writing this year’s summer musical “Side by Side”!

� Heather Casper-McLay for assembling 200 name tags for our VBS kids!

� Members of the Circle of Prayer� Stacy Dierks for help with the summer musical!� Green Thumb Club: Randy Piper, the Kogel family, the Varcoe family, Jennifer Doubledee, Erin Murphy, & Joleen Peterson for planting & preparing the garden!

� Donations given to the Health Care Lending Closet� Donations given to the HC Library� Marcia Klimes for playing for this year’s summer musical!� Holy Cross Preschool for sharing your playground with

Club Serve’s Green Thumb Club!� [Children’s] Library Donations for purchasing supplies

& books!� Members of the Meal Team� Mobile Food Pantry Volunteers for the time, food donations,

& prayers surrounding this event!� Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry� Members of the Visitation Team for the July visits� Krystine Vollan for help handling the AVI for the summer

musical!

� July musicians: Thank you to all of our wonderfulvolunteers for leading worship with the Day 6, Classic Gathering, and Hope & Praise groups duringworship in July, which included:Saturday Celebration (Day 6): Bob Nelson, Shelly Ritchie, Robin Sjogren, David Missal, Ron Schaal, Troy Bratland, Meghan Bratland, Zach Swanson, Darcy Litzen, Chloe Litzen, Danita Tegethoff, Kathy Anderson, & Kerri Cox;Hope & Praise: Mike Ehlers, Myra Koerner, Anna Latza, Luke Latza, Grant Mah, Bob Nelson, Nick & Ronna Poppens, & Ron Schaal.

We are so grateful that you are part of the music teams at Holy Cross!

Sonia Bury & Anita Randall (Day 6); Cheryl Ziegler (Classic); Shawn Cable (Hope & Praise); and Rachael Fode, Director of Music Ministries

� Thank you to all for the thoughts & prayers at the timeof Mike’s heart surgery. A special shout out to Angiefor the cards & phones calls; to Joan, Dixie, & Juliefor your visits. It meant a lot to us to know how muchour church family cares. God sure has blessed us.

~ Mike & Donna Rearick

Some Thank You ’ sSome Thank You ’ s

We are grateful for the sharing of your time, talents, & treasures!

WWHEREHERE ININ SS IOUXIOUX FFALLSALLSIISS BBUHLAUHLA??Thanks to everyone for playing this summer!!!

Be sure to keep on top of the happenings of Holy Cross, both on our website & on facebook.com.

Contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann regarding Milestone Events at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

CCALLINGALLING ALL YALL YOUTHOUTHEENTERINGNTERING 99THTH GGRADERADE ::

For those of you who willbe confirmed this year, mark your calendars for

the CONFIRMATION RETREAT.We will be meeting

on October 14th in the afternoon to make stoles

& get ready for Confirmation, so keep your schedules open!

CCALLINGALLING ALL KALL K IDSIDSEENTERINGNTERING 55THTH GGRADERADE ::We have a Milestone just for you!We will be meeting on August 8th

at 6:30pm at Holy Cross to talk about what to expect

from Confirmation & to answer any questions you might have...Watch your mail box for more info!

CCALLINGALLING ALLALL33RDRD GGRADERADE PPARENTSARENTS ::The important time is approachingfor you to give a Bible to your child!

Come & join us at the Parents & Bibles Class

on Sunday, August 26th at 11am...Learn how you can help your childget excited to get into God’s Word!

AADULTDULT EEDUCATIONDUCATION

August 2012 Page 5Contact Angie Smith regarding Adult Education at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

SUMMERTIME IS HERE...Time to check out the Holy Cross Library!

New books are added regularly! Here’s a look at a few...

If you read a book from the HC Library and are willing to write a brief review, please contact Angie!

“LUNCH & LEARN”for 55+

Come & be a part of this new ministry for members & friends of Holy Cross, 55+.

The next gathering is Tuesday, August 14, starting at 12:15pm.Bring your own lunch to the Fellowship Hall

to share in food & fellowshipfor about 30 minutes.A “learning” time follows until about 1:30pm.

The guest speaker on August 15th is our new Senior Pastor:TONYHAGLUND

Please sign up at the kiosk for this gathering;

dessert will be provided.Also, please plan to not arrive

any earlier than 12:00.(By doing so, you allow the staff time

to transition from the preschool/extended-care lunch to the “Lunch & Learn” event.)

A special ‘thank you” to Charlotte McGrath, last month’s speaker!

CONGREGATIONAL BOOK REVIEW: CYNTHIA VENEKAMP

I READ THIS BOOK: “A TREASURY OF MIRACLES FOR WOMEN,”

KAREN KINGSBURY.

This book was a quick read (only about an hour). Excellent true stories about how important prayer is andthe wonderful miracles that can happen through prayer.Some of the stories were about how your prayers may notbe answered in the way you wanted but that God has another plan, and you soon realize the good that comesfrom that. I would recommend this book to everyone.

“THROUGHMY EYES,” TIM TEBOW WITH NATHANWHITAKER.Professional football player, Tim Tebow, details his early years as

the son of Christian missionaries, to his home-schooled upbringing, to his parents’ emphasis on developing his character & faith.

“CHILDREN LEARNWHAT THEY LIVE: PARENTING TO INSPIREVALUES,” DOROTHY LAW NOLTE.

The author offers a powerful guide to parenting – by inspiring values through example.

Remember to save and turn in your Crossroads receipts!Holy Cross receives 5% of the total amount spent to go toward the purchase of new books.

ADULT ED IN THE FALL: Planning is underway

for Sunday morning Adult Ed.If you would like to lead/facilitate a discussion, please contact Angie.

“THAT’SWHY I’M HERE: THE CHRIS & STEFANIE SPIELMANSTORY,” CHRIS SPIELMAN.

A powerful story for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer& for anyone whose faith has wavered in the face of adversity. It is theinspiring story of Chris & his late wife, Stefanie – a story of family,faith, & perseverance.

The crew from Holy Cross had a blast in New Orleans!If you want to learn more about their experience, talk to...

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YYOUTHOUTH NNEWSEWS (5(5THTH -12-12THTH ))

Contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann regarding the Youth & Confirmation kids.(605) 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

Think it’s too hot outside?!WE’RE HEADING TO...

WILDWATERWEST

(41st Street, Hwy 17 57101) on Monday, August 6.

Meet at Pastor Amy’s car withyour packed lunch at 10:45am...

She’ll have coolers where you can store your lunch.Sign up on the kiosk

today!

A HUGE THANKYOU GOES OUT TO...ALL who helped to support our trip to New Orleans in July.

Whether you supported us through participating in our fundraisers, or kept us in prayer, we just wanted to say thank you!

IT’SALMOST TIME FOR SCHOOLAGAIN,...and with that comes...

THE BACKPACK BLESSING!Bring your schoolbag to church

on the weekend of August 18 & 19, and we will bless it & you as you head back to school!

Ben AmmannCarter AmmannJoshua BratlandMeghan BratlandAlex HansonBlaise HansonCarissa Johnson

Robin KrommendykDarby Kruetzfeldt

Kyle LyonsJanna Remmers

Sam ReskiMason RogersEvan RollingBen Schiebout

Holden SjogrenGwyn SnazaKyla Snaza

Olivia ThompsonMike VenekampCody Weihe

Pastor Amy Eisenmann

Parents & Adults, would you like to

help out this year with Confirmation Classes?

See page 2 for more details.

CCARINGARING MM INISTRIESINISTRIES

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GOT THE ITCHTO STITCH?

If knitting is something you have always wanted to learn, but simply never pursued it...

The time is now!A member

of Holy Cross has offered

to teach the craft of knitting.

If you are interested, please email or call Angie Smith.

PPRAYERSRAYERS & V& VISITSISITS FROMFROM HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS MMEMBERSEMBERS

“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

or call/email Angie Smith at the church office.

If you or a loved one is hospitalized –or if you would like someone to pray with you before surgery

– please contact the office.

If you would like a visit from one of the pastors, be sure to inform the church 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 know that you have been hospitalized.

NEW! “SNEW! “S IDEIDE BBYY SS IDEIDE” M” M INISTRIESINISTRIESJulie Thomas & Angie Smith participated

in Stephen Leaders training at the end of July.Together, they will take the best of Stephen Ministry training,

along with elements of Elizabeth Ministry, and create a new caring ministry that best meets the needs of Holy Cross.

“Side by Side” Ministries...will provide shorter lay ministry training for those wishing to provide caring ministries for people in times of need (e.g., divorce, grief, new baby/loss of baby, and other critical life changes).

In addition, the caring ministries that are already in place will be enhanced, as those participants will be invited to receive some basic training

in prayer ministry and listening skills.

Please prayerfully consider how you might participate in these programs.

Contact Angie Smith regarding Caring Ministries at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY, HILDA ENG: Angie Smith, Joleen Peterson, Cleila Wagner, Betty Monson, Joan Noerenberg, & Jeanine Thomas

CCHRISTIANHRISTIAN EEDD ((2 2 YEARSYEARS––44THTH GRADEGRADE) C) CONNECTIONSONNECTIONS

Contact Jackie Kuchenreuther regarding Christian Ed (SS, VBS, & Club Serve). (605) 362-1947 or JACKIEK@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS ALWAYS OPEN!Sunday School is fast approaching!

It is very important for parents/guardians to register their children as soon as possible.There are limited openings in each class; so, to get the spot you want, REGISTER TODAY!

For more information on programs & activities for children 2 years through high school, visit the Holy Cross website (WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG), visit the registration tables in the Narthex,

email Jackie Kuchenreuther (2yrs.-4th) or Pastor Amy (5th-12th), or call the church office.

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Thank You, everyone, for being a part of theMULTIGENERATIONAL CLUB

SERVE this summer!

SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:There are many ways YOU can help make this year’s Sunday School programs a success.

We are in need of 14 Lead Shepherds and 17 Shepherds for all class times & all age groups:Sundays 9:30am; Sundays 11:00am; Wednesdays 5:30pm

Preschool Lead Shepherd:Creates relationships with preschool- or kindergarten-aged children, as well as leads provided activities to be shared with another adult.Can be shared with another adult or can be fulfilled alone.Preschool Shepherd:

Created relationships with the children while presenting provided activities to be shared with another adult.

Elementary Lead Shepherd:Creates relationships with 1st-4th grade children while presenting provided activities

– including storytelling, art, simple science, games, or snacks.Can be shared with another adult or can be fulfilled alone.

Elementary Shepherd:Leads provided activities & lessons for children in 1st-4th grade

with assistance from Lead Shepherds.If there are any other questions, please contact Jackie Kuchenreuther or the front office.

There are also sign-up sheets in the Narthex.

COMING SOON...HOLY CROSS CHILDREN’S LIBRARY!The Holy Cross children’s library will provide:� Books for children birth to high school age & families too!� Resources can be borrowed for one month at a time.� A variety of resources, including devotionals, fiction, non-fiction, & reference materials.Thank you for your patience; soon books will be lining those shelves!

OUR APOLOGIES:We, the Holy Cross Staff, want to apologize for any inconveniencefor delayed response times with questions about Sunday School or other Christian Ed-based activities & events.We are doing our best at this time to fill in the gaps to address your concerns.

Thank you for your patience at this time of transition for everyone!

THANKS:A huge “thank you”

to Pastor Amy, Rachael,Jackie, & Donna for makingthis year’s VBS happen!!!

REGISTRATION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL:

Thanks, especially to:Kathy Anderson& Amy Cauble

A HUGE Thank You to all who helped with VBS this year!!!Teachers, leaders, food prep, & all other helpers – We couldn’t have done it without you!SPECIAL ‘THANKS’ TO RACHAEL, PASTOR AMY, & JACKIE FOR TAKING CHARGE.

MMUSICUSIC NNOTESOTES

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Contact Rachael Fode regarding Music Ministries at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

SHARE SPECIAL MUSIC! Do you have a song to sing? A melody to play?We want to hear you share your gifts during worship! Email Rachael to schedule a date & time!

ORDINARY INCOME/EXPENSE— 2012 BUDGET-TO-DATE (JANUARY 1 – JULY 19)INCOME ACTUAL BUDGET OVER / (UNDER)

Building & Maintenance $126,174.10 $113,411.24 ($12,762.86)Mission & Ministry $322,550.54 $333,071.53 ($10,520.99)Total Income $388,039.00 $499,357.94 ($111,318.94)EXPENSE ACTUAL BUDGET OVER / (UNDER)Admin – Office $13,082.49 $16,532.22 ($3,449.73)

Adult Ed $963.44 $2,898.68 ($1,935.24)Altar Guild $605.97 $1,047.01 ($441.04)Benevolence $26,616.03 $36,142.31 ($9,526.28)

Building & Maintenance $109,501.14 $98,326.63 $11,174.51Christian Education $1,880.61 $3,912.57 ($2,031.96)Family Ministry $1,745.30 $3,912.69 ($2,167.39)Fellowship $709.58 $1,102.13 ($392.55)

Health & Wellness $2,405.32 $2,176.74 $228.58Hospitality & Invitation $346.62 $688.84 ($342.22)

Miscellaneous (Dedicated Out) $55,775.84 $0.00 $55,775.84Outreach $593.00 $1,653.27 ($1,060.27)

Payroll Expense $203,992.53 $266,028.56 ($62,036.03)Service Charges $804.08 $0.00 $804.08Stewardship $1,891.02 $2,975.81 ($1,084.79)

Worship & Arts $2,864.84 $6,557.77 ($3,694.93)Youth – Middle School $981.59 $7,210.81 ($6,229.22)Youth – High School $63.45 $10,489.71 ($10,426.26)Total Expense $441,493.81 $478,393.59 ($36,899.78)NOW IS THE TIME! $71,078.49 $0.00 $71,078.49Interest Income $61.26 $0.00 $61.26

CHOIR REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13 HAS BEGUN.Don’t forget to sign up to participate in choirs next school year!Registration & sign-up sheets can be found in the Narthex on the Music Table.REGULAR MEETING TIMES & LOCATIONS:Mustard Seeds Choir (Pre-K)6:30-7:00pm in Room S102(Band Room)

Tiny Tunes Choir (1st-3rd grade)6:30-7:00pm in Rooms S103 & S104(Music Rooms)Half Notes Choir (4th-6th grade)7:00-7:30pm in Rooms S103 & S104(Music Rooms) ** Note the time change! **

7th-8th Praise Band6:00-6:30pm in the SanctuaryAdult Choir (9th & older)7:00-8:00pm in the SanctuaryBell Choir (9th & older)8:00-8:30pm in the Sanctuary

A WORD FROM MISS TRICIA...HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SUMMER CAMP REVIEWWe would like to take this opportunity to share with you our adventures

of investigating God’s world around us through 7 weeks of hands-on exploration and discovery in the summer camps offered through Holy CrossLutheran Preschool. We have completed the third year of our summer campprogram, and the number of children we have ministered to each year hasgrown tremendously.

In 2010, there were 68 spots filled out of 70 spots available (7 weeks, 10 spots each). In 2011, 153 out of 165 spots (5 weeks, 25 spots – 2 weeks,20 spots) were filled. And for 2012, 23 offered 7 weeks of camps, 2 classeswith 20 children each, bringing the total number of spots to 280 – of those,276 were filled.

Praise be to God for your overwhelming interest for making Holy CrossLutheran Summer Camps an enormous success! During our seven weeks ofsummer camps many friendships, memories, laughs, and new adventureswere made by all! New this summer were our two separate classes offered forthe different age groups, giving a developmentally appropriate opportunityfor incoming 3-year-olds up to children who had completed a year of kindergarten. The camps offered to the older children were taught by MissTiffany and Miss Angela, and the camps offered to the younger children weretaught by Miss Danielle and Miss Sherry. Each week offered its own learningopportunity and exploration for children and teachers to engage in.

The children began the first week with Make Believe having a specialtreasure hunt and tea party to end the week. The second week was CampJellystone exploring the adventures of camping and visiting Yogi Bear himself at the Jellystone Campground between Sioux Falls and Brandon.Week 3 kicked off with Sport Spectacular filled with games and energy and a stop at the Sioux Falls Pheasants Stadium. Week 4 was Great Outdoors allowing children to investigate creepy, crawly bugs and living things aroundthem with an activity-led field trip to the Outdoor Campus. They hammeredaway into week 5 with the construction world building and designing theirown truck and birdhouses. Week 6 they explored the option of what theywanted to be when they grew up through exploring Community Helpers anda trip to All City Pet Care to learn what a day of a veterinarian looks like.We ended on week 7 with a special Rodeo Roundup filled with wild west activities and a special training with Shelly Naser at her horse stable. What amazing FUN!!!

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PRESCHOOL CLASSESFOR THE 2012-13 SCHOOL YEAR:The preschool classes for the 2012-13 school year are almost full.If you have a child that will be 4- & 5-years-old by Sept. 1st, we have a few openings remaining.Contact the preschool for additional information.

OPEN HOUSE & PARENT ORIENTATION:Tuesday, August 21 6:00–8:00pmWednesday, August 22 6:00–8:00pm

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Contact the church office regarding Volunteering & Gifting at Holy Cross.(605) 362-1947 or INFO@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

AVI Techs for AVI Techs for AAUGUSTUGUSTSaturday, Aug. 4 — Steve M. � Sunday, Aug. 5 — Ryan S.

Saturday, Aug. 11 — Scott H. � Sunday, Aug. 12 — Tami M.Saturday, Aug. 18 — Steve M. � Sunday, Aug. 19 — Ryan S.Saturday, Aug. 25 — Scott H. � Sunday, Aug. 26 — Tami M.

Volunteers & Substitutes, remember to help each other out with trades & coverage!** Thanks to everyone for your help with worship services! **** Thanks to everyone for your help with worship services! **

Are you interested in AVI? No experience is necessary!Are you interested in AVI? No experience is necessary!Contact Tami in the office.Contact Tami in the office.

Sound TechsSound TechsAugust 5 – Corby K.August 12 – Steve J.August 19 – Jay D.August 26 – Steve R.* Thank You for your * Thank You for your

continuing faithful service! *continuing faithful service! *** P** P LEASELEASE CONTACTCONTACT OFFICEOFFICE IFIF YOUYOU CANCAN HELPHELP–– WWEE STILLSTILL NEEDNEED SSATURDAYATURDAY SSOUNDOUND TTECHECH ’’SS !!!!

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.HTML

By following the instructions found, you can direct “CHOICE DOLLARS” to Holy Cross each month!

CONSIDER A GIFT THAT LASTSThe Holy Cross EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT FFUNDUND allows the church to enhance the mission outreach & ministry of the congregation. Just a few examples are “Dollars forScholars” or “Quilters” & “Prayer Shawl” ministries. Because the EENDOWMENTNDOWMENTFFUNDUND consists of perpetual funds, only the earning can be distributed (not theprincipal). So when you give to the EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT FFUNDUND, your monies continue

to support the mission & ministry of Holy Cross FOREVER.To give, just specify “EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT FFUNDUND” under ‘other’ on your offering evelope.

ALTAR GUILDAre you interested in

volunteering but preferto do something "behind the scenes"?We are in need of volunteers (male or female) to help out

with setting up for Communion and various duties for which the Altar Guild is responsible.

If interested, please contact Cheryl Ziegler at 359-1585.

HHELPELP LLEADEAD WWORSHIPORSHIPSummer is a great opportunity

to share your musical gifts during worship!Holy Cross has four worship services, and all musical

groups are open & interested in adding new members to

their contemporary or traditional musicians!Contact Rachael Fode (RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG)

or talk with one of the Worship Coordinators if you are interested in joining!

Day 6 (Saturdays 6pm): Sonia Bury & Anita RandallClassic Gathering (Sundays 8am): Cheryl Ziegler

Hope & Praise (Sundays 9:30am & 11am): Shawn Cable

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and sports & activities into their calendars;

and some things may be forgotten.Don’t let your offering be one of these things:

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or fill out & return the “SimplyGiving” brochure from the kiosk.

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