June 30 & July 01, 2012 CrossWalk 24/7

H O L Y C R O S S H A P P E N I N G SSaturday, June 30

4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Comm

Sunday, July 1 5th Weekend of Pentecost (Team 1)OFFICE COFFICE CLOSEDLOSED

8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/Comm11:00am Worship/Comm

5:30-8:30pm Summer Musical ReherarsalMonday, July 25:30-8:30pm Summer Musical Reherarsal

6:00pm Saving Grace7:00pm SA Group

Tuesday, July 39:00am Staff Meeting1:00pm 55 Plus

5:30-8:30pm Summer Musical Reherarsal7:00pm Property Team7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice

Wednesday, July 4 Independence DayOFFICE & HCLP COFFICE & HCLP CLOSEDLOSED

Thursday, July 56:30am Women at the Well (Hy-Vee on 49th)11:30am Support Staff Meeting

5:30-8:30pm Summer Musical ReherarsalFriday, July 6

6:30am Friday Guys (Fry’n Pan on 41st)5:30-8:30pm Summer Musical ReherarsalSaturday, July 7

4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Summer Musical

Sunday, July 8 6th Weekend of Pentecost (Team 2)8:00am Worship/Comm/Summer Musical9-9:30am Blood Pressure Screenings (FH)9:30am Worship/Summer Musical

10:30-11am Blood Pressure Screenings (FH)11:00am Worship/Summer Musical12:00pm New Orleans Parent Meeting

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 929-7311.

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 ([email protected]).

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 & FAMILIESJoshua Duus, James Frank, Caleb Hockel, Whitney Hockel,Ryan McNamara, Jeremy Pollock, and Kevin Pollock

CELEBRATION — BIRTHKailey Marie Van De Berg (daughter of Kelsey & Darin)CARE & CONCERNJim Rustman and Debra Waltner

HEALINGRon Davis, Zade Davis, Hunter Farr, Marilyn Harms, Donna Jorgensen, Homer Knopf, Gary Krumvieda, Judy Johnson-Albright, Connie Peterson, Jim Schaefer,Diane Stamp, Sandy Wahle, Bill Williams, and Roxanne Wolfgang

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.

HAVE YOU THOUGHOF JOINING HOLY CROSS?!

The next New Member Class is...Tuesday, August 7th

at 6:30pm.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, indicate your interest in the welcome pad found in the pews,

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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Beary Fun Bagsare available in the back

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during worship services!

CRY ROOM: (Young & RestlessRoom)

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!

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on June 23 & 24: 478 Mission and Ministry Offering...Received (as of June 27) $ 6,593.01 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering...Received (as of June 27) $ 1,646.50 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 5,038.75 “NOW IS THE TIME!”Given (AS OF 06/27/2012) $ 436,211.26 Used for expenses on addition $ 413,899.05 BALANCE $ 22,312.21

Summer is here & the A/C is running.Summer is here & the A/C is running.If you want to stay cool, please remember your If you want to stay cool, please remember your

M&M and BM&M giving along with ‘Now Is the Time!’M&M and BM&M giving along with ‘Now Is the Time!’* * 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

Welcome!!!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 Narthex

Sunday School children may hang their coats in the children’s lockers.

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

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at every 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. Bible & ELWs are now in the chapel – Thanks for your gifts!

Good news: Pastor Tony Haglund has accepted his Letter of Call to serve as Senior Pastor of Holy Cross, beginning August 1, 2012!Thank you for your patience with the Call Process!

Please keep Pastor Tony, his family, and Canton Lutheran Church in prayer through this transition in ministry.

NNARTHEXARTHEX N NOTIONSOTIONS F FOROR J J UNEUNE 30 & J 30 & J ULYULY 1: 1:Name Tags for ALL: Table just outside the SanctuaryHy-Vee Cards & Breadsmith Cards – in the Narthex:Before Saturday’s & between Sunday’s services

Church Directories Are Here!!!Please, one per family to ensure everyone gets a copy.

OOFFICEFFICE CCLOSEDLOSEDIndependence Day Holiday:Sun., July 1st & Wed., July 4th

Welcome to Worship with Holy Communion...Name Tag Weekend at Holy Cross!

Be sure to visit the “name tag” table in the Narthex; and meet & greet someone new.

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

Scripture Readings for the Fifth Weekend after Pentecost:Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43

Family Devotions: Read the text from Lamentations. Christ is the One who gave his cheeks to the smiter on our behalf,who suffered abandonment for our sake, who knew firsthand the terror of feeling “utterly rejected” by God and God’speople. This will not be a simple “fix” to the challenges of life. It will not raise us to the clouds beyond the troubles ofthe world; it will bring God into the depths to share our terror and unbelief; and thus give us, in Christ, a place tostand, to kneel. Share such experiences with your child.

Caring Conversation: Discuss in your household or small group: Have you ever felt “stuck”? Have you ever thought, “I don’t know how I’m going to do this, or get through this?” Share about those times. Read the story of Jesus andJairus in Mark 5:21-24, 35-43. What different feelings do you think Jairus had as these events took place? How hasJesus helped you when you have felt worried, sad, or afraid?

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 your kids 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 Gospelpreached, we move beyond ourselves, caring for our neighbor. Think about the Scripture verses for the week andthe conversations you have shared. God has gifted you and your children with abilities, personalities, and certainqualities. 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: Touch is an important God-given way to express love & care for others. In fact, sciencehas shown that humans need the touch of others to stay healthy in body, mind, and spirit. In your family prayer timesthis week, hold hands as you pray. Talk together about how you might use other forms of healthy and positive touch in your home, such as hugs, ‘high fives,’ and blessings.

Please continue... to save your Crossroads receipts and turn them in at the library: The Holy Cross library receives a percentage of the total purchases, which will be used to purchase books for the new library.

We have already been able to purchase 2 new books, thanks to you & this program!

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: LAMENTATIONS 3:22-24 (NRSV)

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

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’”

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.

TH R I V E N T “CHO I C E DO L L A R S”Can Be Directed to Holy Cross!For those who own any Thrivent products (e.g., ins.,

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!

ALWAYS AVAILABLE...SIMPLY GIVING®

(An automated way of giving)It’s free to you!

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

Flower Chart...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 floweror plant to the church for a designated weekend.Simply sign up (print clearly), order theflowers, and have them delivered to theChurch Office by noon on the Fridaybefore your chosen weekend.Endowment Fund CandleIn 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.

2 0 1 2 A L T A R C H A R T S

WOMEN AT THE WELL BIBLE STUDY: Pastor Amy & the ladies will be meeting at the Hy-Vee Cafe on 49th Street. If you have ever wanted to check out this early morning Bible Study, join them Thursdays at 6:30am.

FRIDAY GUYS BIBLE STUDY: You are invited to join this group of guys, including Pastor Dave Johnson, Fridays at 6:30am at the Fryn’ Pan on W 41st Street.

If you have any questions regarding Family Ministry &Milestone Events, please contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann

at 362-1947 or [email protected] you have any questions regarding Adult or Caring

Ministries, please contact Angie Smith at 362-1947 or [email protected]

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

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 . ”

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 PASTA (ANY KIND),

for the month of July.— “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:�� August 5th 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

EMAIL HOLLY ([email protected]) OR JACKIE ([email protected]) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL**KITCHEN COORDINATOR**

Can you help the week of July 29 – Aug 2?VBS provides a simple evening meal each night for VBSfamilies & volunteers such as tacos, hot dogs, etc. Looking for one person coordinate volunteers in kitchen and ensure meals are prepared

for families attending VBS.Time commitment is 4:30-6:45pm

each night for VBS week.Please contact Amy Cauble, if you are interested.

HOL Y COW ! ! !During the summer months,

we will be placing a cow piñata out at offering that children of all ages are invited to put coins inside!

All the money raised in our “holy cow” will go to the World Hunger Appeal to help feedhungry kids across our community & world!

“Side by Side”“Side by Side” —— July 7 & 8 July 7 & 8 —— Summer Musical about Ruth & NaomiSummer Musical about Ruth & NaomiThe Summer Musical consists of a week-long camp & 4 weekend performances during worship!Rehearsals: 5:30-8:30pm on Sun., July 1 – Fri, July 6 (excluding Wed., July 4th)

Performances:July 7 (6:00pm) &

July 8 (8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am)

How Can I Join Holy Cross?Are you wanting to be a member of Holy Cross but have a hard time attending the New Member Classes offered?There is now going to be an alternate ‘class’ for those who can’t make the Tuesday or Saturday classes!

If you are interested, email Pastor Amy([email protected])

for more details.

It’s Time to “Pop on Over”!Let’s Extend an Invitation to Our Neighbors onSaturday, July 14 at 10am...The Hospitality and invitation team is looking for a few volunteers to deliver ‘Pop on Over’ baggies to the neighborhood located on the West side of Tea/Ellis RD.This is a nice way to reach out to new neighborhoods and invite them to be a part of our faith family.

Please contact Jennifer in the office or sign up in the Narthex if you are able to help.

If you have any questions regarding Confirmation orYouth news & events, please contact Pastor Amy

Eisenmann at 362-1947 or [email protected] you have any questions regarding Preschool orExtended-Care, please contact Tricia Murphy at 951-1813 or [email protected]

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 12-14 prior to the August meeting.Contact Twyla Sine ([email protected]) with any questions.NO W/ELCA MEETING IN JULY; MEETINGS RESUME AUGUST 16TH.

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

If you have any questions regarding Sunday School, VBS,or Club Serve, please contact Amy Cauble

at 362-1947 or [email protected] you have any questions regarding music,

please contact Rachael Fode at 362-1947 or [email protected]

MUSICAL MOMENTSCHOIRS ARE DONE FOR THE SUMMER!!!

Contact Rachael with questions!

CCHOIRHOIR R REGISTRATIONSEGISTRATIONS:: Don’t forget to sign up to participate in choirs for the next school year.

Registrations are being accepted now.Hope to see you this fall!!!

Summer Classes & Music Groups ~ All FREE

Sign-up sheets in the Narthex.

HS Music Group II: July 9, 11, 12 (9:30-10:30am). We’ll rehearse & prepare music of all sorts to share in worship. We’ll play Sunday, July 15th at ALL 3 services!

Youth Bell Choir Class: July 26 (9:30am-3:00pm). We’ll learn how to count together as a group, read music, & play bells in harmony. (Bring a sack lunch; snacks provided.)

We’ll play Saturday, July 28th at 6pm!

W a s te N o t , W a n t N o t . . .W a s te N o t , W a n t N o t . . .Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?

You can receive the monthly CrossFormation newsletter in an electronic version

rather than a paper copy mailed to you!How? Just let Tami ([email protected]) know with your current address, & she’ll be happy

to email you a copy each month.

Out with the Old; In with the New:It’s that time of year again!In order to serve you better, our office staff are in need of any updates made to your household. All changes are welcomed. Stop by the office & update your family’s information.If you can’t make it in... No problem, just call the office or email updates to: [email protected]

DO YOU ENJOY HANGING OUT WITH TEENAGERS?We are looking for a few host houses to host the kidsfrom Hill City that are going with us to New Orleans.

They will be here on Saturday, July 14, & leaving after the 9:30am service on July 15.

If you are willing & able to host some of Pastor Craig’s kids,please let Pastor Amy know!

Lace up your shoes and join uson Wednesday mornings for

“WALKING IN THE WORD” Meet at 9:00am in the Fireside Room:

� Read the upcoming Gospel lesson�Walk through the Holy Cross neighborhood� Talk about the Scripture, life in general,

or anything else you might want to talk about!Sign up on the kiosk, or simply join us!Questions? Talk to Pastor Amy today!

THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK:If you are interested in being one of the first to hear

about our NewOrleans trip, & would like to come to ourSSPONSORPONSOR D D INNERINNERON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11...

If you would like to come to our dinner, grab a card off the wall, & sponsor a kid today!Whether you sponsor us through prayer or financially, we appreciate your support!

BBOOKOOK C CLUBLUB H HASAS P P ICKEDICKEDTHEIRTHEIR N NEXTEXT B BOOKOOK !!

We will be reading “Wild: FromLost to Found on the PacificCrest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed.Grab it from your local library, or

book store, & come join our discussion:We will meet to discuss the book on Thursday, July 12 at 7pm:Bracco (on south 57th Street)

New members are always welcome to join us!

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

The next gathering is Tuesday, July 10 (on the 2nd Tuesday of every month)

starting at 12:15pm.Bring your own lunch to the Fellowship Hall & share in food & fellowship for about 30 mins.A “learning” time follows until about 1:30.

Guest Speaker: Charlotte McGrath,MSW, CWS-PIP, Women Veteran’s ProgramManager at Sioux Falls VA Hospital.Women are the fastest-growing group within the Veteran population.

Learn more about the changing face of women Veterans & what the VA is doing to meet their healthcare needs.

Please sign up at the kiosk for this first gathering; dessert will be provided.

for 55+

CALL ING ALL NEW ORLEANS PARENTS !We wil l have our final meetingon Sunday, July 8 at noon before we leave.Bring your questions, your forms, & your excitement. . . We are about to hit the road!HEY FAMILY MINISTRY TEAM!

We will be meeting on Tuesday, July 10th at Pastor Amy’s house at 6:30pm.

(If needed, directions are available in the office.)See you there!

HOLY CROSS PRESCHOOL...is looking for new HIGH CHAIRSand PACK & PLAYS for the fall!Contact the preschool for more information:Tricia Murphy, Preschool Director,

[email protected] or 951-1813Thanks for your support: HCLP was able to give $380 to the youth going to New Orleans from May’s Hy-Vee sales & summer camp tickets!

HOLY CROSS WORSHIPS AT ST. DYSMASON THURSDAY, AUGUST 16TH.Pick up the registration forms with guidelines at the kiosk in the Narthex.Return them to Tami Matson in the office by July 24.

June 30 & July 01, 2012 CrossWalk 24/7

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