Current Events
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CHECK THE UPCOMING SECTION BELOW FOR EVENTS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!
SYNOD PRESIDENT, REV. DR. MATTHEW HARRISON AND THE HHS 'AFFORDABLE CARE ACT'…..to read please click.
REFLECTING ON THE PASSION OF JESUS
That is the theme for our Lenten Journey this year. We will gather together for special times of reflection and WORSHIP as we prepare our hearts, homes, and lives for the observation of Christ’s Passion (His suffering and death) and the eventual celebration of the Resurrection on Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22—with Communion Services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Plan to join us also for the fellowship meal that will be served from 5:30 until 6:30 each Wednesday evening. These meals are hosted by Boards and other groups in our congregation, and a free will offering is welcomed!
WPHM WORKSHOP
Low Vision Rehabilitation Workshop — February 25th
DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
LOCATION: Cross Lutheran Church and School Parlor
PRESENTER: Melva Pérez Andrews, OTR, CLVT, MBA Occupational Therapist and Certified Low Vision Therapist at the Lions Low Vision Center of Texas, UT Health Science Center San Antonio
Please RSVP to Rhonda Wood — e-mail trbwood@sbcglobal.net or phone 830/620-1419
BARBEQUE FOR BASTOP!
This is just a reminder about the BBQ being held after late service on Sunday, February 26th, for our Bastrop adopted families. If you do not have a ticket for the BBQ, please get one today as you leave Church. As we mentioned before, the BBQ is free but we will be taking a free will donation.The proceeds benefit our adopted families. Any questions contact Carolyn Culbertson or Hailey Jo Moore.
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Youth News
Parents of Sr. Youth: Devo and Fello will NOT be taking place at its regular time between now and April 11th due to the Lenten Season. I will inform you and your children of dates and times if we do plan on meeting. Please make sure your children are still attending worship on Wednesdays as this is an important time in the Church season. We encourage you to join them as we come together to eat and worship as a family of believers!
Sr. Youth will be participating in the 30 hr. Famine February 24th & 25th to help stop world hunger. Parent letters and itineraries have been sent out to all Sr. High Parents. If you haven’t received one please see DCE Hailey Jo for a copy or any questions you might have about the Famine. Registration deadline is this Wednesday!
Jr. High! 3 on 3 basketball is back! Find a team of three and sign up with Hailey Jo. We’ll play other congregations like Oakwood Baptist and Christ Presbyterian on March 10th for the ultimate prize!
Confirmation Retreat
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat Information: The retreat will be April 13-15 at the Other Place in town. Registration forms and packing information will be sent home shortly!
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Upcoming
CONCORDIA, NEB., CHOIR CONCERT
Mark your calendars! Monday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary, A Cappella, the national and international Touring Choir of Concordia University Nebraska (at Seward) will present a Concert of sacred music! This group of around 70 includes our very own, Julia & Jacob Gremmer!
Stay tuned for more information! We will need folks to host pairs of Choir members and the Staff that travels with them. You’ll be given opportunity to sign up to serve as hosts in the not too distant future. Thank you in advance—and we hope to have a full house of over 500 at this great music event! Plan to join us!
CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL ANNUAL GALA/AUCTION NEWS!
Cross Lutheran School will hold it’s Annual Gala/Auction on Friday, March 30th, from 6:30p.m. until 9:30p.m., here in our Fellowship Center. This year the theme is “Star-Studded Gala”. Tickets are $20 each and you may purchase yours on Sunday mornings after the early Service and before the late Service in the Education Building hallway or you may also purchase tickets in the Church Office during the week. We would LOVE for you to help us obtain donations for our Gala! There is a book in the back of the church that has local businesses listed. If you are interested, please find a business and designate in the book that you will ask them for a donation. If you know of a business that isn’t listed in the book, feel free to add to the list! Funds from the Gala help purchase technology and various items for our school ministry throughout the year. Questions? Contact Shanna Smith at 830-625-3666.
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Of Interest
In the Vineyard
Received into the Church Triumphant was Curtis Becker, whose funeral was
held at Cross Lutheran on February 16. Please keep his wife, Bernice, and the
his family in your prayers. Blessed are those who die in the Lord.
BAPTISMS, ADULT CONFIRMATIONS, & WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS
Baptized into the family of God Sunday, February 12 were Christopher Gillard and daughters, Samantha and Allie. Received by Adult Confirmation were Christopher & Crystal Gillard and Jo Ann Lemon. Also, welcomed as new members in addition, on February 12, were Edie Arnold, James & Virginia Bounds and daughters, Kay Cee & Dara, Karl & Avis Mittwede, and Jonathan Reich. We welcome all into the family of Cross Lutheran Church.
Be sure to check the new member photos here.
M.B.B.C.
That stands for Men's Breakfast Bible Class. We meet from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. each Friday morning. We have begun a study of the New Testament letters of the Apostle Peter. Writing
to those who were persecuted as they strove to stand and live for Jesus
Christ, Peter’s inspired writing gave peace and power to God’s
people…and still does today! Men-bring your Bible & join us! We
meet at the Clubhouse at Landa Park Golf Course. Directions: take
Seguin St. to Landa Park Dr., turn into Landa Park. Take Golf Course
Dr., and it winds around to the Golf Course parking lot. The food's
good, the fellowship is great, and the Bible study faith-nurturing!
PASTOR'S ADULT SEMINAR
The Seminar is led by Pastor Fraker on two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Usually the classes are the first two weeks in January, in May, and in September. Lunch is provided and child care is available. Watch the bulletin and newsletter for information and registration details or call the Church Office at 625-3666 for more information.
FOOD BANK COLLECTION
The Food Bank Collection Sunday is always the first Sunday of each month. Our church-supported and operated Food Bank (S.O.S.) is in need of: can goods: vegetables, fruit, potatoes, meats, spaghetti sauce; also spaghetti, crackers, pancake mix and syrup — all of the items typically needed by a family. Your reflection of Christ’s love is greatly appreciated and much needed. Just leave your items in the cart marked, “S.O.S.
ALTAR FLOWER PROCEDURES
If you would like to reserve a Sunday to place a floral arrangement in the Chancel, please sign up in the Altar Flower book located on the table in the Narthex. If you would like something included in the bulletin for the week you have chosen to place the flowers, then please write in the space provided next to your name. If you have questions, please call Shanna in the church office, at 625-3666.You may find the ordering and other related procedures on the F.A.Q. link.
