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Welcome to Holy Cross!
We are a growing and caring community in Christ, called to live out our faith in our homes, our community, and the world. We invite you to celebrate God's grace with us in worship and prayer, and to grow closer with Jesus through Bible Study and service.
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Christian Funeral for Ruth Alva Salton
Our dear sister in Christ, Ruth Salton, passed away on July 1, 2009. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, July 3 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross, with Pastor Bill Wangelin officiating. Friends may meet with the family at the VanderLaan Funeral Home Thursday, July 2, between 5 and 8 p.m.
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If you are out of town over the weekend or hungering for more fellowship and worship, this is the service for you! Enjoy a 40-minute informal and interactive devotional style service during July and August when weekend worship at Holy Cross may not be possible. Each object lesson is based on the Apostle's Creed.
- July 1 God is Great!
- July 8 God Gives Me - All I Am
- July 15 God Gives Me - All I Have
- July 22 God Gives Me - All I Need
- July 29 Christmas in July (with communion)
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"Faith 5" Resources and the Rich Melheim Event at Holy Cross
Rich Melheim, Lutheran pastor, national hurmorist, cartoonist, educator and musician, came to Holy Cross on May 13th. His presentation challenged families to keep faith active in the home by sharing time together each day. To learn more about Rich's ministry, a recording of the presentation, and resources for your family to join others in a commitment to keep faith active in the home, click here.
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Joyful Noise Camp
Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7
9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
(Friday 'til 2 p.m.)
Do you like to sing? Maybe Dance? Or act? Kids that have just completed Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to be a part of an unforgettable musical about a group of kids that are going to church camp. Along the way, they will discover some of God's greatest promises!
Click here to download a Registration Booklet.
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Congregation Report - May 17, 2009
On May 17th, a presentation was given to the congregation on the mission and ministry of Holy Cross. Pastor Sommerfeld presented the new development of our mission statement as "a growing and caring community in Christ," and share the results of our long-range planning process. For a summary of the report, the video presentations, a recording of the report, and handouts from the meeting, click here.
________________________________________________________________ The Holy Cross Foundation is excited to announce a new partnership with the LCMS Foundation that brings great tax benefits to donors interested in giving a perpetual gift to support life changing ministry for coming generations.
Click here to view the Holy Cross Foundation web page. __________________________________________________________________
Holy Cross Helps - Unemployment Ministry
A new ministry at Holy Cross seeks to assist people experiencing jobloss and financial difficulty during the hard economic times. Spiritual and emotional support is offered through several new programs. You are invited to learn more about this ministry by clicking here.
____________________________________________________ Cross Connections is a collection of faith stories. Click here to view the Fall 2008 Cross Connections publication.
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Get Connected to Life at Holy Cross
Want to find out what Holy Cross offers, then explore this booklet. In it you will find a number of ways to get connected to our “growing and caring community in Christ.”
We invite you first of all to be served by God in worship and Bible study, and then to find a place where you can serve others and enjoy the relationships that we have as brothers and sisters in Christ.
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A Growing and Caring Community in Christ.
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