NEWS & EVENTS
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Calendar,
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Volunteer List
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Feb 5 |
6-8:30 PM |
First Fridays Kids' night at church
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Feb 7 |
8:00 & 10:30 AM |
“Souper” Bowl of Caring (Bring cans of soup for World Hunger collection) |
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Feb 8 |
7 PM |
Monthly Book Club (bring a book
you've read to share) |
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Feb 16 |
1 & 7 PM |
Reaching Out Prayer Group |
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Feb 17 |
6:00 PM |
Soup Supper (students can come
early!)
First Communion Parents' Meeting/ 5th Graders Acolyte Instruction
Confirmation
(Meet in Activity Room) |
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7:00 pm |
Ash Wednesday Services |
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Feb 23 |
7-9 PM |
Evening Quilt-A-Thon |
Note: For information on the Congregational
Meeting held January 24, please see the
Newsletter. The “Souper” Bowl of Caring February 7th
On Super-bowl Sunday, February 7th, the High School youth of Holy
Cross will be collecting donations to go toward world hunger. Each
member is asked to bring one dollar or one can of soup with them to
church. “The Souper Bowl of Caring” is a national effort to address
the needs of people around the world.
The
Prophet Jeremiah (Saturday Evening Sermon Series)
This series, which continues through February 13th, paints a picture
of a man sent with a hard and troubling message — a man who despite
persecution and personal hardship, never stopped speaking the Word
of God. Adult Forum
Series: “By Water and the Word” A God-Centered
Understanding of Baptism led by Pastor King during the Weeks of
Epiphany
According to the Scriptures, Baptism is a promise
made by God to his people, through which we receive the gifts of
forgiveness, life, and the Spirit. Pastor King will take us through
a number of basic Scripture texts on the subject of Baptism. He will
contrast the biblical “God-Centered” view of Baptism, with popular
“Human-Centered” views, and show what Baptism means and accomplishes
for our individual lives of faith.
Ash Wednesday, February 17th Holy Communion & Imposition of Ashes
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th, with a Soup Supper at
6:00 pm, and a Holy Communion service at 7:00 pm. During this
service, those who wish to do so may receive the sign of ashes, a
biblical symbol of repentance and remembrance of human mortality.
Wednesday Lenten Mid-week Schedule:
6:00 pm - Soup & Sandwich Supper (students can come early!)
6:00 pm - First Communion Instruction (nursery rooms)
6:00 pm - Confirmation Video Series (activity room)
7:00 pm - Lenten Midweek Service & Drama
Our services this year will feature a drama series entitled: “The
Temptations of Jesus” — featuring a weekly dialogue between Jesus
and the devil.
Lenten Soup Suppers: We Need You!
The Lenten Soup Suppers, shared in fellowship, are enjoyed by many.
As you may know, all proceeds from this six week event are used to
help our youth with Bible Camp scholarships. Here’s where we need
your help! Food items should be delivered to church on the weekend
prior to Wednesday usage. Also, we need 2-3 volunteers each week to
help with dishes and clean-up from 6-7pm. There will be a sign-up
sheet on the table in the Narthex for food items needed, and a box
for those who would prefer to make a monetary donation. If you have
any questions, please call Jill in the Church Office. Wednesday Whittlers The Wednesday
Whittlers is a small group of men doing little odd jobs around
church on the first and third Wednesdays at 9:00 am. If interested
please contact Dave Sehlin at: 763-682-6336. We could use your
talents! Monday Morning Bible Study
The Monday Morning Bible Study meets from 9:15-10:30 am. We welcome new people
to come and join us. This month, we will be starting a new series on
basic biblical teachings, called “We Still Believe” — written by Pastor
King. Call Shannon Vietmeier for more info at (763) 878-2761. |