From Pastor Steve:

     Scripture makes it clear that human beings are saved through faith in Jesus Christ, and not by their own works. We are justified (‘made right’) in the sight of God, not by what we do, but through trust in the saving work of Christ. As Scripture says in Ephesians 2:8-9: “By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God —not the result of works, so that no one may boast.”

     We do not boast of “faith” as if it were our own doing, because it is God himself who creates faith within us through the message of Jesus Christ. By God’s own Word, the Holy Spirit moves our hearts to believe the promise that Christ died for our sins. When God changes our hearts and makes us his own, the Spirit leads us to share this same message with others.

     Faith never leaves us as we are, but daily transforms us into new people. For this reason we were chosen to be Christ’s witnesses to the world, his ambassadors.

     “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” (Eph. 2:10)

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip

Tentative trip dates are July 29th-Aug 2nd. Advance notification of interest is very helpful, due to the permits required. Group size is limited. If you are interested, contact Dave Dorow at 963-6119 or by email: clrkdoro@lakedalelink.net — or talk to Jill Renstrom in the church office. Open to youth and adults; no experience necessary.

Vacation Bible School

This summer’s Vacation Bible School is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 4th-8th. Mark your calendars for this great week of fun for the kids! Again this year, we plan to co-sponsor VBS along with Bethlehem UCC, so there will be plenty of kids!

Combined Park Service July 5th

Again this year, Holy Cross Lutheran Church will be having a joint service of Holy Communion with our friends at Bethlehem United Church of Christ over the 4th of July weekend. The service will be held in the City Park on Sunday, July 5th, at 9:30 am, with Hymn Sing at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome!

Country Music Service July 27th

The last Sunday in July is the date this year for our annual Country Music service. We will again be planning for two "packed" services on that day, plus an afternoon of fun. Come for a rousing country celebration!

Motorcycle Road-Trip!

Come join the “Heaven’s Angels” motorcycle group on Sunday, July 26th, the annual Country Western service. We will leave for a ride after the second service at about 10:45 am and meander the back roads of Central Minnesota. We'll stop somewhere along the way for a light lunch and end up back at Holy Cross in time for the evening BBQ and evening concert put on by Rebecca’s Well. Any questions contact the Bemboom's at 763-682-3121.

Progressive Dinner

We have set a date for a church-wide progressive dinner, on October 11th from 1:30-8:00 pm. There will be more details to come, but we would like to get as many people as we can involved. Keep the date open!!!!