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The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 17-19, 2016 Equipping and Sending God’s People to Make a Christ-Like Difference in the World! As We Gather“My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me” (2 Corinthians 4:4) As St. Paul wrote these words he was teaching us that even though we may not be aware of any wrongdoing, we may still be guilty in the sight of God. The conscience can confuse us. Even unbelievers “show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them” (Romans 2:15). So, how much more do we as Christians, who live by grace through faith, want to adhere to God’s Word and the dictates of our conscienc- es? Today we will dive deeper into this life-changing topic.

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The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

September 17-19, 2016

Equipping and Sending God’s People to

Make a Christ-Like Difference in the World!

As We Gather—“My conscience is clear, but that does not make

me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me” (2 Corinthians 4:4) As St. Paul wrote these words he was teaching us that even though we may not be aware of any wrongdoing, we may still be guilty in the sight of God. The conscience can confuse us. Even unbelievers “show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them” (Romans 2:15). So, how much more do we as Christians, who live by grace through faith, want to adhere to God’s Word and the dictates of our conscienc-es? Today we will dive deeper into this life-changing topic.

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Welcome to Holy Cross.

Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! We pray that you will encounter Christ, the Living Word, and in a new way experience His mercy and grace today. Holy Cross is a place that can change lives through the power of the cross. Worship allows you to sing and pray in the language of your heart as God’s truth is expressed, His gifts are received, and lives are transformed. Mission outreach opportunities both at home and around the world abound through actual presence or prayer and/or financial sup-port. A growing commitment and practice of equipping the home to be God’s powerful tool for forming and transmitting faith along with our Christian day school of recog-nized excellence committed to inculcating a Christian worldview help us, with your participation, to make a Christ-like difference in the world.

We are a congregation and people on a journey— thankful for what God has done in and through us, excited as we respond to Him in worship and in our daily lives this next week. Whether it is for a lifetime or a short season, we welcome you to join us on this journey.

Lord God, You have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out in good cour-age, not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us and Your love is supporting us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

If you are a guest or visitor, please fill out the white Guest Card in the pocket of the friendship pads, which will be passed during the service.

Nursery (0-4 years old) is located next to the Welcome Center, in the newly created preschool classroom.

Kidwise Program: takes place on Saturday at the 5:00 p.m. service and Sunday at the

10:30 a.m. service!

Table of contents:

Saturday service p. 3

Sunday 8:15 service p. 4-5

Sunday 10:30 service p. 6-7

Monday service & Altar Prayers p. 8-9

Scriptures p. 10-11

Serving the Lord p. 12

News & Notes p. 12-20

Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School

3425 Crescent Ave.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

260-483-3173

www.holycrossfw.org

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T CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP T

Saturday, September 17, 5:00 p.m.

Gathering Song: I’ve Got Peace Like a River

Welcome & Announcements

Opening Song: Set a Fire

Invocation

Confession & Absolution

Congregational Greeting

Children’s Message & Kidwise

Old Testament Lesson: 1 Kings 19:1–13 (p. 10)

Holy Gospel: Mark 9:42-50 (p. 11)

Message: “You Are There”

Nicene Creed

Our Tithes & Offerings

Offering Song: Consuming Fire

Prayers of God’s People

The Lord’s Prayer

Words of Institution

Distribution & Songs: All Who are Thirsty;

Whispering Hope; Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Benediction

Sending Song: Everlasting God

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T DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING THREE T

Sunday, September 18, 8:15 a.m.

LSB p. 184

Prelude: “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” K. Kolander

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Invocation: Sing Praise to God… (St. 3 Men’s Chorus) LSB 819

Invocation LSB 184

Confession & Absolution LSB 184

Kyrie LSB 186

Gloria in Excelsis LSB 187

Salutation and Collect of the Day LSB 189

Congregational Greeting

Children’s Message

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-13 p. 10

Gradual screens

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 p. 11

Choral Alleluia and Verse

Alleluia. Let you manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ;

Strive side by side for the faith of the Gospel Alleluia.

Holy Gospel: Mark 9:42-50 p. 11

Nicene Creed LSB 191

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (Stz. 1, 2, 4, 6) screens

(St. 4 Men’s Chorus)

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Sermon: “Accusing and Excusing: The Christian Conscience”

Offertory LSB 192

Offering & Voluntary: “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized” K. Hildebrand

Prayer of the Church

Preface LSB 194

Sanctus LSB 195

Lord’s Prayer LSB 196

The Words of Our Lord LSB 197

Pax Domini LSB 197

Agnus Dei LSB 198

Distribution & Hymns: All Christians Who Have Been Baptized LSB 596

Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord LSB 637

Nunc Dimittis LSB 199

Thanksgiving LSB 200

Salutation & Benedicamus LSB 201

Benediction LSB 202

Sending Hymn: Fight the Good Fight (St. 1 Men’s Chorus) LSB 664

Postlude: “Praeludium in C-Dur” J. S. Bach

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights re-

served. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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T DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING THREE T

Sunday, September 18, 10:30 a.m.

LSB p. 184

Prelude: “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” K. Kolander

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Invocation: Sing Praise to God… (St. 3 Men’s Chorus) LSB 819

Invocation LSB 184

Confession & Absolution LSB 184

Kyrie LSB 186

Gloria in Excelsis LSB 187

Salutation and Collect of the Day LSB 189

Congregational Greeting

Children’s Message & Kidwise

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-13 p. 10

Gradual screens

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 p. 11

Choral Alleluia and Verse

Alleluia. Let you manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ;

Strive side by side for the faith of the Gospel Alleluia.

Holy Gospel: Mark 9:42-50 p. 11

Nicene Creed LSB 191

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (Stz. 1, 2, 4, 6) screens

(St. 4 Men’s Chorus)

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Sermon: “Accusing and Excusing: The Christian Conscience”

Offertory LSB 192

Offering & Voluntary: “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized” K. Hildebrand

Prayer of the Church

Preface LSB 194

Sanctus LSB 195

Lord’s Prayer LSB 196

The Words of Our Lord LSB 197

Pax Domini LSB 197

Agnus Dei LSB 198

Distribution & Hymns: All Christians Who Have Been Baptized LSB 596

Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord LSB 637

Thanksgiving LSB 200

Salutation & Benedicamus LSB 201

Benediction LSB 202

Sending Hymn: Fight the Good Fight LSB 664

Postlude: “Praeludium in C-Dur” J. S. Bach

Acknowledgments

Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights re-

served. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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T DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING THREE T

Monday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.

LSB p. 184

Prelude: “Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good” K. Kolander

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Invocation: Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good (Stz. 1, 2, & 5) LSB 819

Invocation LSB 184

Confession & Absolution LSB 184

Salutation and Collect of the Day LSB 189

Congregational Greeting

Children’s Message

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-13 p. 10

Gradual screens

Epistle Reading: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 p. 11

Alleluia and Verse

Holy Gospel: Mark 9:42-50 p. 11

Nicene Creed LSB 191

Hymn of the Day: Jesus Sinners Doth Receive (Stz. 1, 2, 4, 6) LSB 609

Sermon: “Accusing and Excusing: The Christian Conscience”

Offertory LSB 192

Offering & Voluntary: “All Christians Who Have Been Baptized” K. Hildebrand

Prayer of the Church

Lord’s Prayer LSB 196

The Words of Our Lord LSB 197

Pax Domini LSB 197

Agnus Dei LSB 198

Distribution & Hymn: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord LSB 637

Thanksgiving LSB 200

Salutation & Benedicamus LSB 201

Benediction LSB 202

Sending Hymn: Fight the Good Fight LSB 664

Postlude: “Praeludium in C-Dur” J. S. Bach

Acknowledgments Divine Service, Setting Three from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway

Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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Altar Prayers (As of end of day Tuesday.)

Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances. (1 Thess. 5:17-18) Hospitalized: Gina Limpert, Marcella Norden Healing and Strength: Barb Friedrich, Lois Henschen, Jeannie Lemert, Ben McDon-nell, Sally Moulin, Robert Ross, Sandra Stein, Loretta Thomas, Kaylene Wannema-cher, Vern Werling, Ardyth (Joy) Zolman Wedding: September 17—Nathan Plank and Terra Bandor Anniversaries: September 18—Bob and Evelyn Zoller, 62 September 22—John and Mary Berger, 66 September 24—Herb and Linda Meyer, 50 Erwin and Marjorie Mueller, 67 Deaths: The family of Reggie Doyle III The family of Bob Gregory Featured Holy Cross Ministries & Our Church Body At-Large: for our Stephen Ministry Leaders as they prepare to train a new class and that the Lord would prompt partners to participate. Our homebound, family members & friends of the congregation, Holy Cross staff, those serving in the military and government leaders. Additional Prayers (received after printing):

*For additional prayer needs, please pick up a more extensive weekly Prayer Sheet found on the Sanctuary window ledges in the Welcome Center.

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Scriptures 1 Kings 19:1–13

Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets

with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods

do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this

time tomorrow.” Then he was afraid, and he arose and ran for his life and came to

Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a

day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And

he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for

I am no better than my fathers.” And he lay down and slept under a broom tree.

And behold, an angel touched him and said to him, “Arise and eat.” And he looked,

and behold, there was at his head a cake baked on hot stones and a jar of water.

And he ate and drank and lay down again. And the angel of the Lord came again a

second time and touched him and said, “Arise and eat, for the journey is too great

for you.” And he arose and ate and drank, and went in the strength of that food for-

ty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mount of God. There he came to a cave and

lodged in it. And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him,

“What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord,

the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown

down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am

left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And he said, “Go out and stand on the

mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong

wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the

Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not

in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire.

And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped

his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold,

there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

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1 Timothy 1:18–20

This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies

previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding

faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their

faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to

Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Mark 9:42–50

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be bet-

ter for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into

the sea. And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life

crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your

foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two

feet to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better

for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown

into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ For every-

one will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will

you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

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Also, please pick up a Visi-

tor Bag (adult & children)

from the Welcome Center

desk.

NEWS AND NOTES

SERVING THIS WEEKEND

A special thank you to those serving this weekend!

Saturday Message: Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer Liturgist: Deacon Don Henry Sound Tech: Eric Eme Video Tech: Jana Lange Worship Leader: Tinea Agen

Sunday Message: Rev. Dr. Larry Merino Liturgist: Deacon Jim Dohrmann Sound/Video Tech: Andrew Horber Organist: Annetta Stork Men’s Chorus Director: John Mueller Monday Message: Rev. Dr. Larry Merino Organist: Annetta Stork Sound/Video Tech: Andrew Horber

Congregational Voters’ Meeting: A meeting will be held on Sunday, September

18th at 9:30 a.m. between services to consider issuing a call to Dr. Patricia

Cotton to be our Minister of Worship and Music. Please plan to attend this

important meeting.

3-Part Sermon Series Begins October 1st-3rd: A well-known pastor has written,

"Giving generously is one of the smartest, most intellectually sound and emotional-

ly satisfying decisions you will ever make." During the first three weekends of Oc-

tober, we will carefully consider what God

and our experience tell us about Experiencing

the Joy of Generosity. God will show us how

through our generosity He can do extraordi-

nary things . . . changing lives, and in changing

them, transforming us."

CHURCH NEWS

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LWML North Zone Fall Rally: All ladies are welcome to join us for the LWML Fort

Wayne North Zone Rally on Saturday, October 8th at Trinity Lutheran Church, St.

Mary’s Ave. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $6.00 which includes break-

fast. The theme is Harvest Time based on John 4:35. The speakers will be Marge

Gruber and Artess Hartley who will share their experiences on a recent mission trip

to Guatemala. The ingathering will be vitamins for adults, children, and

prenatal care. No gummy vitamins as they think they are candy. Please

notify Artees Hartley at 471-7009 by October 3rd if you plan to attend.

Congregational "Listening Post" on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. :

Pastor Merino has announced his intention to retire on October 1, 2017. By giving

Holy Cross a twelve-month "runway," he has

allowed us time to think and act wisely re-

garding pastoral ministry. The Senior Leadership Team wants to hear your

thoughts on how outreach and related pastoral coverage should be addressed at Holy

Cross with the upcoming retirement of our Pastor of Outreach. Please join us in the

Welcome Center on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. as you and fellow parishioners share

your thoughts on questions regarding pastoral staffing. In addition, Pastor Ah-

lersmeyer will be seeking your reaction to some ideas he has begun develop-

ing. We hope to hear from you at this very important gathering.

Save the Date: Join us on Friday, October 7th for the 39th annual Chicken Dinner

and Music Department Fundraiser. Costs are as follows: chicken dinner

$8.00, kids meal (10 and under) $5.00, and chicken only $6.00. A varie-

ty of entertainment will be provided as well as the delicious dessert auc-

tion. All funds raised help to support the community-conscious Music

Department. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dr. Patricia Cot-

ton at 739-6547 tickets will be available for sale after all services.

Justice Bread: Justice Bread is available today! The varieties are

Wheat, Bird Seed and Cranberry.

CHURCH NEWS

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Blood Drive Report: At our latest blood drive, 41 units were collected with the po-

tential of helping 123 patients! Thanks to all who came on Saturday, August 27th as

well as to the recruiters, cookie bakers, and set-up team! Our next blood drive at

Holy Cross will be on Saturday, February 4th, 2017. In order

to be eligible to donate that day, the last day you may give

blood before then is December 10th.

Secret Prayer Friend: Would you like to be such a person for one of our confirm-

ands? This seven month commitment could include, besides praying for them,

sending notes or cards. Then on May 7th, you can reveal who you are, if

you wish. If interested, please pick up a sign-up form in the Welcome

Center and place in the Ministry Drop Box. We prefer you to be in at least

high school, unless it is a family activity. Commitment forms are available

today in the Welcome Center!

Lutheran SGO: Please generously support our SGO scholarships to help Holy Cross

students, who otherwise could not afford it, obtain a Christian education. Donors

will earn up to a 50% state tax credit on gifts made

through the Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization

of Indiana—but only if they hurry. SGO Credits are going

quickly. As of August 31st, over $2.9 million in credits

are gone, or nearly 31% of available credits in less

than 2 months (17% of the fiscal year). To learn more

visit LutheranSGO.org/donate or call 260-203-4509.

70th Anniversary Celebration: Thank you to all the volunteers, those who donat-

ed cookies, and everyone who came to celebrate our 70th Anniversary!

Board of Lay Leaders Nominations: The Nominating Committee is accepting

nominations for at-large members for the Board of Lay Leaders (BLL). Nominations

may be sent to Jason Pesick ([email protected] or 255-5174), Chairman of

the Nominating Committee, by October 30th. Qualifications for Board membership

are in the Holy Cross Board Governance Policy GP-7.1 (found on holycrossfw.org).

CHURCH NEWS

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Stephen Ministry: Want more Freedom and Joy? Did you know that there is joy

and freedom when we put the needs of others ahead of our

own? Stephen Ministry provides this kind of care, freedom,

and joy. If you’ve ever thought about finding ways to bring

Christ’s love to those who are hurting, you need to learn

more about Stephen Ministry. We will be having infor-

mation sessions on Saturday, September 17th after the 5:00

p.m. service and Sunday, September 18th after the 10:30

a.m. service. Follow the signs to the pre-school classroom and find out more about

sharing your God-given talents with Stephen Ministry.

Dartball is Coming: There will be an open practice night at 7:30 p.m.

on Wednesday, September 28th in the Cafeteria. More information will be availa-

ble that night for anyone interested in joining the team!

Parent Action Team Meeting: We will be having a meeting on Monday, Septem-

ber 19th in the school library from 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Please consider coming to

meet other parents, find out what events we sponsor, and see how you can help

support these efforts.

Crusader Run Fundraiser: The 12th Annual Crusader Run will take place on Fri-

day, September 30th (with a rain date of Friday, October 7th). Approximately 500

students and staff will participate throughout the day. We are in need of volunteers

and donations. Please check out the link on the Holy Cross website in the Parent

Corner (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49adab2ea7fd0-crusader). If you

have questions or would like to help and can’t get the link to

work, please call Julie Harris at 403-8032. The 6th graders will

be running earlier in the week due to being at Camp Lutherha-

ven during the event.

SCHOOL NEWS

CHURCH NEWS

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Girl Scouts: The Holy Cross Girl Scout Troup began another year on Monday, Au-

gust 29th. The troop will meet every other Monday. If your daughter is in Kinder-

garten through 8th grades, she is welcome to join us! The troop is led by Lisa

Schaefer, assisted by Carole Moreno and Janne Ross. We look forward to a won-

derful year!

Piano Lessons: Richard Bicknase has openings on Tuesday

through Friday for after-school piano lessons in the music room.

For information or to enroll, email Richard at rich-

[email protected].

Scrip: The scrip office will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m.—

9:00 a.m. and following Saturday evening services. We have added 3 new ven-

dors: Tim Hortons with $10 cards at 5%, Panda Express with $25 at 8%, and

Domino’s with $10 at 8%. Also, Lowe’s will now accept scrip cards used to pay

your Lowe’s charge card bill. The Scrip form can be found on the website under

holycrossfw.org/students and then click on “shop”.

Wednesday, October 5th 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.: Lunch with the

Pastor. The venue for this month will be the Sun Rise Cafe and it

will be led by Chad Van Meter.

Thursday, October 6th 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.: Bible Study with

Pastor Neubacher leading. This will take place in the Aulick Center.

Wednesday—Saturday October 12th—15th: Chartered Bus Trip to

Pennsylvania. Our long awaited trip out east is finally here as we visit

the Sight and Sound Theatre where they will present “Samson.” Additional

visits will include Gettysburg, the Hershey Factory and more.

Get your Bimler devotions after services next weekend.

SENIOR SAINTS EVENTS

SCHOOL NEWS

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Fridays in September: Trinity English Lutheran is hosting a series of con-certs throughout September followed by a lunch. The concerts are from 12:10 p.m.—12:40 p.m. followed by a $2.00 sandwich lunch in Wagenhals Hall.

September 30—Church Nave featuring Timothy Denton, Organ

Live a Life of No Regrets: Robert Rogers experienced a tragedy of Biblical proportions when he lost his precious wife and all four children in a flash flood in Kansas in 2003. You and your high school youth group are cordially invited to hear Robert Rogers’ testimony on Sunday, September 25th in the au-ditorium of Concordia Lutheran High School from 7:00—8:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken to support Robert in his work. This event is sponsored by Cross Connections, Inc. and Family Life Ministries. Please RSVP to Matt Konow as soon as possible at [email protected].

Cross Connections, Inc. Fall Festival: Do you need a night out? Join the Bib-lical counseling ministry of Cross Connections Saturday, October 15th from 4:30 p.m—9:00 p.m. for the Fall Festival Event at Sweetwater Sound, 5501 US 30, Fort Wayne, featuring Country Music Artist Cliff Cody! Tickets are on sale now for $60 per person & include the show and dinner catered by Shigs-In-Pit BBQ. Get your tickets by calling Jen Robb at 260.373.0213 ext. 101 or emailing [email protected]. Tickets are limited; get yours today!

This Weekend: Worship For Shut-ins Viewing Schedule

Rev. Dr. Daniel Brege Sundays:

“Using Unrighteous Wealth” 6:30 a.m. WPTA-TV-21

from Luke 16:1-15 8:00 a.m. FiOS 9, Digital 33.2, Comcast 252

Next Weekend: 11:30 a.m. DIRECTV 377 & WINM 12/38

Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III 4:00 p.m. Comcast 55 & FiOS 25

“ Who Really is Rich?” Mondays:

from Luke 16:19-31 10:00 a.m. Comcast 55 & FiOS 25

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS

COMMUNITY NEWS

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5:00 p.m.: 359 10:30 a.m.: 466 6:30 p.m.: 33

Total Church Attendance: 858

LAST WEEKEND’S SUMMARY

Holy Cross Partner September 2016 September 2016 2016 YTD

Envelope & Plate Giving Week 2 Month Total

2016 Budget Requirements $ 29,247 $ 58,493 $ 1,113,902

2016 Actual Receipts $ 27,862 $ 53,368 $ 1,004,538

Difference $ (1,385) $ (5,125) $ (109,364)

ALTAR FLOWERS

Available dates: September 25th, October 2nd, 9th, & 16th

THE LORD’S WEEK

SATURDAY, September 17

5:00 p.m. Worship Service—Communion

SUNDAY, September 18

8:15 a.m. Worship Service—Communion

9:30 a.m. Voter’s Meeting (Sanctuary)

10:30 a.m. Worship Service—Communion

2:00 p.m. Bible Study (King’s Barber Shop)

5:30 p.m. Bible Study (Aulick Center)

MONDAY, September 19

12:00 p.m. Lunch with the Lord (Rossman Media Center)

6:30 p.m. Worship Service—Communion

6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministries (Aulick Center)

7:30 p.m. Worship Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

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Any announcements for News

& Notes must be submitted to

[email protected]

before 12:00 noon Tuesday

the week of printing to be part

of the bulletin that weekend.

TUESDAY, September 20

7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast (Aulick Center)

9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew (School)

6:00 p.m. Fitness Class (Welcome Center)

7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Aulick Center)

WEDNESDAY, September 21

7:00 a.m. Men’s Journey (Chrome Diner)

8:30 a.m. Chapel (Sanctuary)

9:00 a.m. Women in the Word (Aulick Center)

6:30 p.m. Friendship Bible Study (Aulick Center)

THURSDAY, September 22

6:00 p.m. Fitness Class (Welcome Center)

6:30 p.m. PreK Mom’s Night (Welcome Center)

FRIDAY, September 23

6:00 a.m. Bible Study (Sun Rise Café)

9:30 a.m. Helping Hands (Sanctuary/Welcome Center)

6:00 p.m. St. Augustine Bible Study (Aulick Center)

SATURDAY, September 24

8:30 a.m. Chancel Guild (Sanctuary)

5:00 p.m. Worship Service

NEXT SUNDAY, September 25

8:15 a.m. Worship Service

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

NEXT MONDAY, September 26

6:30 p.m. Worship Service

Blood pressure screen-

ings will be available

following services on

September 24th and 25th.

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Serving in the Lord

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM SENIOR DEACON

PASTORS Donald P. Henry (739-6527)

Thomas Ahlersmeyer (739-6508) [email protected]

[email protected] DEACONS

Larry Merino (739-6505) James H. Dohrmann

[email protected] Nickolas E. Dohrmann

Mark Neubacher (739-6507) VICAR

[email protected] Lewis A. King

SEMINARIAN FIELD WORKER

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP & MUSIC Jordan Schaller

Patricia Cotton (739-6547) BOARD OF LAY LEADERS

[email protected] Matthew Leighty—President

Jason Pesick—Vice President

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mervin Koehlinger—Sec./Treas.

Cecily Chandler (739-6511) Tom Andrews

[email protected] Carrie Bean

Marge Gruber

MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP Mark Hesterman

Chad Van Meter (739-6524) Ed Rose

[email protected] Jason Spreen

Klare Stech

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Wade

Mark Lange (739-6509)

[email protected]

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast,

immovable, always abounding in the work of

the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your

labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58