Mar. 10 & 11, 2012 CrossWalk 24/7

H O L Y C R O S S H A P P E N I N G SSaturday, March 10

4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship

Sunday, March 11 Third in Lent (Team 2)8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Matzen bapt / SS /

Stephen Ministry Info Mtg1:30pm First Comm “Breadmaking” (A-J)3:30pm First Comm “Breadmaking” (K-Z)5-8pm Date Night

Monday, March 125:30pm Adult Ed Team6:00pm Saving Grace7-9pm Financial Peace University

Tuesday, March 139:00am Staff Meeting & Comm12:00pm Staff Potluck

6:30-8:30pm New Member Class6:30pm Family Ministry Team7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice

Wednesday, March 14 Adult & Bells rehearse* 5th-8th Confirmation Students to Worship *

1:00pm Women’s Bible Study5-6:45pm Soup Supper5:30pm Midweek SS (pre-4th) Classes

5:30-6:40pm Adult Ed “Fearless”7:00pm Worship

Thursday, March 156:30am Women at the Well11:30am Support Staff Meeting4-7pm HCLP Conferences7:00pm W/ELCA / Worship & Arts Team /

Health & Wellness TeamFriday, March 16

6:30am Friday GuysSaturday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day

8:30am Life’s Journey Class4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Comm/Lambertz Morrison bapt

Sunday, March 18 Fourth in Lent (Team 3)8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/Comm / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Comm / SS /

Stephen Ministry Info Mtg12:00pm BBQ, Baskets & Bidding

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.

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on March 3 & 4: 636 Attendance on March 7: 290 Mission and Ministry Offering...Received (03/01 – 03/07) $ 11,973.50 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering...Received (03/01 – 03/07) $ 3,091.50 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 5,038.75 “NOW IS THE TIME!”Given (AS OF 03/07/2012) $ 395,509.65 Used for expenses on addition $ 376,026.86 BALANCE $ 19,482.79

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

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 the office ([email protected]). or call us 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 — BAPTISMRylee Marie Matzen (daughter of Nathan & Holly)ALTAR FLOWERS GIVEN IN......celebration of Alex Hanson’s 18th birthday from Richard

CARE & CONCERNThe Bauer family; the Cook family; the Otta family; the Skelton family; Debra Waltner

HEALINGMason Anderson, Zade Davis, Jim Fjerestad, Abby Hanson,Donna Hogstad, Judy Johnson-Albright, Homer Knopf,Curtis Moulton, Ed Olson, Joyce Roberts, Lana Rustman, LaRaye Rehfeldt, Vance Rogers, Jim Schaefer, Diane Stamp, Harris Swanson, Lorli Underberg, Marion Velder, Sandy Wahle, Bill Williams, Kaitlyn Williams, Roxanne Wolfgang, and Jean Zimbrick

SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY OF...Richard Sorken, brother of LaverlePASTOR AMY’S 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY AT HOLY CROSS!

PR AY E R S O F T H E CH 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...

Come & Join Pastor Amy, along with some other folks who are interested

in becoming members of Holy Cross thisTuesday, March 13th 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 in the Narthex (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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ntBearyFun 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 C AREARE / C / C OORDINATOROORDINATOR N N EEDEDEEDED !!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 will begin 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.

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 the 8:00am worship service this Sunday.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.

Welcome to Worship at Holy Cross!

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.

NNARTHEXARTHEX N NOTIONSOTIONS F FOROR M MARCHARCH 10 & 11: 10 & 11:BBQ, Baskets & Bidding and Penny Auction:Before Saturday’s & between Sunday’s services(Winners announced Sun., March 18 at Noon.)

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 in Lent:Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22

Family Devotions: Martin Luther stated: “Wherever you place your trust, that, then is your God.” Talk aboutwhat other things or people we have made “god.” Read the story from John.

Caring Conversation: Exodus 20 tells the story of how God gave us the Ten Commandments. They tell ushow God wants us to live and what it means to have “a God.” In your home devotional time this week, focuson the Ten Commandments, two at a time. Talk about what each one means, and pray for God’s help to keepthem. Look them up in your Small Catechism and talk about Luther’s explanations.

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 temple was a sacred place for God’s Old Testament people. Talk togetherabout what are sacred places or items for your household, through which you are reminded of God’s presence. Design a sacred place especially for Lent: decorate an area in your home with a cross, candles,and various items, symbols or pictures associated with Lent (you may wish to use lots of purple, the churchcolor for Lent).

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 [email protected]

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: EXODUS 20:2-3 (NRSV)

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

"I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery;

you shall have no other gods before me.”

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

During the season of Lent,members & friends

of Holy Cross are writing the M-F devotion "God Pause."

The Lenten theme this year is"Who do you say that I am?"

The writers reflected upon and wrote about how they have experienced Christ. Opportunities still exist for you,

if you would like to share in this way. Simply contact Angie Smith

(362-1947 or [email protected]). (A limited number of weekly printed

copies are available in the office for those who do not receive email).

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 noonon 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

special occasion by giving to the Endowment Fund.Simply sign up in the front office, and a candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

Do you have questions about the basic operation of the Holy Cross Lutheran

Preschool & Extended-Care Programs?Attend worship on March 24th or 25th

to find out more through a Mission Moment and an insert in the Crosswalk 24/7.

Do you have a little free time?Pastor Amy is looking for some extra adults to help with the last four weeks of Confirmation Classes.We are hoping to add an adult to each of our small groups.

You don’t need to prepare anything, or have all the answers...

You just have to be willing to spend an hour a week with our kids!

We need 20 extra adults, so we need you!If you are able to help, sign up on the kiosk or email Pastor Amy today!

Do You Want an ipad 2?If so, be sure to stop by our Penny Auction Table

& buy some pennies!Each penny gets you a chance to win the ipad 2...

So be sure to stop & support our kids!

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 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 Chs. 1-4 prior to the March 15th meeting.

Contact Twyla Sine ([email protected]) 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 [email protected] you have any questions regardingMusic,

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

If you have any questions regarding Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Club Serve, please contact Amy Cauble at 362-1947 or [email protected]

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.), pleasecontact the church office with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

Did You Know...HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS LLUTHERANUTHERAN PPRESCHOOLRESCHOOL...has a 2-Year-Old Program?

Whether you are looking for 1 day a week for your child to interact with others and develop basic skills, or if you need full-time care, there are a few openings available.

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...

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 Director

Direct Cell: 605.951.1813 (texts accepted) Fax: 605.362.1971

Waste Not, Want Not...Waste Not, Want Not...Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?

You can receive the monthlyCrossFormation newsletter

in an electronic version rather than a paper copy mailed to you!

How? Just let Tami(TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH)

know with your current address, & she’ll be happy to email you

a copy each month.

SSUNDAYUNDAY MORNINGSMORNINGS ATAT 9:30 9:30 ININ THETHE FF IRESIDEIRESIDE RROOMOOM: :

March 11, 18, 25: “God Loves a Trickster: “God Loves a Trickster: Reading Jacob in Genesis, Reading Jacob in Genesis, Again, for the First Time.”Again, for the First Time.”

This class is being led by Dr. John E. Anderson, visiting associate professor

in the religion department at Augustana.

“Parenting in Faith!”A series of conversations

to empower parents:March 11 in W101 at 9:30am:

"Special Abilities Parent Group.""Special Abilities Parent Group."Are you a parent to a child with “special abilities”?This is your opportunity to come & be still,

pray and share with other parents whose children have special needs.

This group is open to anyone in the community; if you know of other parents, please invite them

to come and join in the discussion.

Stephen Min i s try a t Ho ly Cross !The Stephen Series is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provideone-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around Holy Cross. Stephen Ministryprovides Holy Cross with the training, resources, and ongoing support to organize andequip a team of lay caregivers – called Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministers receive 50hours of caregiving training in the congregation. The training is led by the congregation’sStephen Leaders – those who attend a one-week Stephen Series Leader’s Training Course.If you are interested in more information about becoming a Stephen’s Minister, contact Angie Smith.

Informational meetings will be held Sunday, March 11 at 11:00am in the Fireside Room

and Sunday, March 18 at 11:00am in the Fireside Room.

Please RSVP your attendance to Angie (362-1947).More information about the program can be found at www.stephenministries.org.

You Are Invited!Saturday, March 24th

Worship 6:00pm Concert 7:00pm

James Hersch: Songs & StoriesIf music is the universal language,

James Hersch is the ideal interpreter.“Whether reflective, humorous, or just plain silly,

all of his songs leave the listener full of joy & hope.”Lynn, Manchester College Music

A concert for all ages!!!A concert for all ages!!!Bring your family & friends!

Holy Week:Holy Week:March 31st — April 8th

Join us as we journey through the last week of Christ’s life!Worship with Holy Communion:Palm/Passion Weekend

Sat., March 31 at 6:00pm Sun., April 1 at 8:00am;

9:30am & 11:00am (SS sings at both)Maundy Thursday, April 5Worship with First Communion

at 6:00pm & 7:30pmGood Friday, April 6Children’s Worship at 3:00pm

Worship at 7:00pmEaster Sunday, April 8Worship with Holy CommunionSunrise at 6:30am; Traditional at 8:00am; Contemporary at 9:30am & 11:00am

Easter Prayer Vigil in the Chapel– April 7 (3:00pm) – April 8 (5:00am) —

An opportunity to spend private time with your Saviorbefore celebrating his resurrection Sunday morning.Sign up in the Narthex for you and/or your family

for half-hour and 1-hour time slots.

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 CEREAL (ANY KIND)

for the month of March.— “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:�� April 1st 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 MOMENTSADULT & BELLS REHEARSE MARCH 14TH.

Contact Rachael with questions!Calendars are on the bulletin board

in the south wing near the Young & Restless Room.

EMAIL PASTOR ANN ROSENDALE ([email protected]) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”If you have any questions regarding Confirmation or

Youth news & events, please contact Pastor AmyEisenmann at 362-1947 or [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding Preschool orExtended-Care, please contact Tricia Murphy

at 951-1813 or [email protected]

MM IDWEEKIDWEEK LENTLENT SSCHEDULESCHEDULES ::** A** A DUL TDU L T CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **

7:45pm ~ Sanctuary** B** B E L LE L L CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **

6:00pm ~ Band Room (S102)** NO Y** NO Y OUTHOUTH CC HO I R SHO I R S ****

Youth Choirs resume April 11th!Midweek during Lent:Wednesdays during the Lent season

‘look’ a little different:Each evening starts off with a Soup Supper (5:00-6:45pm),

which is served by the Ministry Teams of Holy Cross; the Midweek SS (pre-4th) classes meet at 5:30pm, as normal;

there will only be 1 Adult Ed small group (“Fearless” at 5:30-6:40pm in the Fireside Room) meeting throughout Lent.

ALL Confirmation (5th-8th) students are encouraged & expected to attend

the Midweek Lent Worship services at 7:00pmas part of the Confirmation program.Pastor Amy has created “Worship Booklets” that are made available outside the Sanctuary

each week. Students may use them (or the ‘Sermon Notes’ found on the stand) to follow the services.

These booklets/notes count toward the required 20 notes needed for each year of confirmation!!!

Wednesday Night Live (9th-12th) will also not meet during Lent; students are encouraged to attend

the Midweek Lent Worship services (maybe as a group?).

MidweekSoup SuppersWednesday evenings

at 5:00-6:45Even though the Ministry Teams

of Holy Cross serve these meals each week,

ALL are encouraged to sign up in the Narthex

to bring soup & bread to share!!!Dates left: March 14, 21, 28

14th: Adult Ed and Health & Wellness Teams21st: Outreach and Property Teams

28th: Hospitality & Invitation, Stewardship,and Endowment Fund Teams

Wed., March 14 ~ Adult Choir sings at 7:00pm;

Bell Choir rehearses at 6:00pm

Wed., March 21 ~ Bell Choir plays at 7:00pm;

Adult Choir rehearses at 7:45pm

Wed., March 28 ~ Adult Choir sings at 7:00pm;

NO Bell Choir rehearsal

Wed., April 4 (Holy Week) ~ NO Choir reheasals

Donate $1, Decorate 1 Wall, Feed 1 Hungry Family...“B“BUCKUCK -A-C-A-CHICKHICK””through ELCA World Hunger programs.During Lent, Sunday School children

(among others) can donate $1 to purchase 1 chick.

Bring your LABELLED donations to the church office or place them in the offering plate,

then color a chick coloring page and leave it on the Christian Ed welcome desk (north wing).

Coloring sheets can be found at the Christian Ed desk

or on the stand outside the Sanctuary.Let’s see if we can donate 100 chicks by Easter!Calling ALL 1st Graders:We are meeting for the second

of 3 First Communion classes this coming Sunday, March 11th!

We will gather at either 1:30pm (last name A-J) or 3:30pm (last name K-Z)

to learn about Communion bread...and make some ourselves.

Be sure to bring your mom and/or dad and a big bowl & spoon.

See you there! If you have any questions, talk to Pastor Amy.

Did You Know...

We had 80 of our confirmands

gather for a “Living Lent” Retreat

on February 25th?

They walked through all of Lent, from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday,

and had a great time learning about God’s awesome love for us.

Their Ash Wednesday artwork is on display for all to see in the south hallway (outside the Fireside Room).

Check it out today!

Believe it or not, we are gettingready for summer (and even fall)events for Christian Education!Vacation Bible School and Sunday School

(Midweek SS) leaders will be signing up soon.If you are interested in teaching

but want to learn a little bit more first...Now is a great time

to visit the classrooms, shadow a teacher, and see what Sunday School is all about!

As a shadow, you are paired up with an experienced teacher to see how a typical morning

(or evening) works & try out some activities

to determine where you fit best.Contact Amy Cauble today for more

information or to become a “shadow.”

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