Posts with the category “announcements”

TODAY: Stick around after Bible study for a family game day! TEA PARTY: SAVE THE DATE! Ladies of Holy Cross: Please plan to attend our HCLG Tea Party on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, 11am-2pm. All ages ar...  Read More

CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE? We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack or two to share with the group. GAME DAY: On Sunday, April 21st...  Read More

SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING: We will have a special voters' meeting today for member transfers, as well as voting on new council board members.  GAME DAY: On Sunday, April 21st there will be a family game...  Read More

EASTER FLOWERS: Members of Holy Cross provided Easter flowers for the sanctuary. Some flowers were given in honor of something, or in memory of someone. Dave Selby. . . . . In Memory of Kay Selby Jeff...  Read More

NEW BLACK PARAMENTS HAVE ARRIVED! “Black is seen very seldom during the year. The calendar calls for its use only twice; on Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. There's no mistaking the message that this so...  Read More

SCARLET PARAMENTS: Scarlet paraments will be seen next week: from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday. It is a color worth investing in because it stands in contrast to the traditional red that is used on ...  Read More

ROSE PARAMENTS: During the long penitential season of Lent, the slight break with Laetare Sunday serves as a reminder: amid the wilderness, when we are getting closer to Good Friday, and Easter still ...  Read More

COUNCIL MEETING DATE CHANGE: The Council meeting previously scheduled for March 10th, will be moved to the following week, March 17th. The change allows for our properties insurance agent to join at t...  Read More

CHURCH CLEAN-UP:  Board of Properties will be heading up a spring clean-up of the church on Saturday, March 9th at 9:00am.CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE?  We have Fellowship this coming Friday, March 1st, begi...  Read More

MEMORIAL FUNDS:  Memorial funds have been used to provide support for the following projects: landscaping, paraments, ladies guild, and the outdoor nativity set.  Funds came from the Junior and Bev Mo...  Read More

Organization of the office will take place on Sunday, February 18th, following the Voters’ Meeting.This is to improve the flow of the workspace that the new secretary will have. If you (or your board/...  Read More

FEBRUARY HCLC VOTER’S MEETING:  Mark your calendars! Our semi-annual voter’s meeting will occur during Sunday School / Bible Study time on Sunday, February 18th.    NEW BLACK PARAMENTS HAVE ARRIVED! “...  Read More

For the first two weeks of February, we will celebrate the pre-lent Sundays of Sexagesima and Quinquagesima as the Word reveals how God works through Grace alone, Scripture alone and faith in Christ a...  Read More

2023 FINANCIAL GIVING STATEMENTS:  Check your mailbox in the entry for your completed 2023 giving statement.FEBRUARY HCLC VOTER’S MEETING:  Mark your calendars! Our semi-annual voter’s meeting will oc...  Read More

MISSIONARIES VISIT: On Sunday, February 4th, missionaries Nathan and Sarah Federwitz will be joining us during Adult Bible Study to share a presentation. They are missionaries with Lutheran Bible Tran...  Read More

JANUARY 21st COUNCIL INSTALLATION & MEETING:  Council officers and board members will be installed on January 21st during Divine Service. Council will also hold monthly meeting after Bible Study.YOUTH...  Read More

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,Due to continuously drifting snow at church and in the church parking lot, along with dangerously cold windchills nearing -30 below zero expected tomorrow morning a...  Read More

SPECIAL VOTERS MEETING: Mark your calendars to attend a special Voter's Meeting to be held in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 3rd, before Bible Study. Agenda topics include:Member TransfersPar...  Read More

BAPTISMS IN NOVEMBER: The following were welcomed into into God's family through the waters of Holy Baptism in NovemberRobert Malachi Doying (November 5th)Miriam Daniella Rees (November 18th)Saylor Le...  Read More

Trinity Lutheran Church of State Center, IA would love to invite you to the Dedication Service of their newly completed organ as well as to a special Organ Recital on November 5, 2023! The Dedication ...  Read More

The congregations of the East and West Des Moines Circuits are cordially invited to Trinity Lutheran in Des Moines for a Reformation Vespers service. Sacred music in the service will include congregat...  Read More

LUTHERAN SINGLES ADULT RETREAT: October 20 - 22 at Camp Okoboji. Registration fee is $100 for 2 nights & 4 meals. Register at: drkeithschweitzer.com. SCHEDULE BOOK: We need someone to take over the me...  Read More

VOTERS ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS were sent out via email from the church council secretary.OCTOBERFEST: Mark your calendar! Saturday, September 30, at 5 p.m. is our annual Octoberfest. Brats will be p...  Read More

PASTOR JOHNSON ON VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation August 26 – September 11. TABLE TALK…moves back to Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.beginning this week, September 12.  They will be studying...  Read More

Please join us for a church cookout at the shelter NEXT Sunday, August 27, at 5:30 p.m.  Note...the date was changed from this coming Sunday, August 20, to next Sunday, August 27, due to extreme tempe...  Read More

This month the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will be held from July 29 to Aug. 3, in Milwaukee.  The convention theme is, “We Preach Christ Crucified,” According to th...  Read More

Installation at Trinity (Des Moines): Per announcements at Bible Study, we have been invited to join the saints at Trinity (Des Moines) for the installation of Rev. Wendorff as their new pastor. Pleas...  Read More

The LCMS National Convention will be held from July 29 to August 3, 2023. Pastor Johnson will be attending as the voting delegate for the East Des Moines Circuit.For those interested in watching the L...  Read More

JULY SCHEDULE CHANGES: No Bible Study, Vespers or Table Talk on July 19thCHURCH COOKOUT: Sunday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the church shelter. Please bring your own meat to grill and a dish or two to s...  Read More

Jesus told His apostles, “Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, and you will be hated by all for my n...  Read More

To the members of Holy Cross, The voters' assembly recently tasked the Crucifix Committee with a variety of tasks, and as such, the committee has been working diligently to complete them.As a reminder...  Read More

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”  “Yes, Lo...  Read More

There's still time to register for the ACELC conference on July 11th-13th! Visit their website to learn more.CARLISLE FARMER'S MARKET started in June and will occur on Saturdays from 8:30-11:30am in t...  Read More

Members of Holy Cross,At the most recent voters’ meeting, the Board of Elders put forth a motion in response to a request to explore installing a crucifix in the church’s sanctuary. The motion reads a...  Read More

SCHOLARSHIP REIMBURSEMENT: Did you know church has allocated funding to support our children as they continue growth in their faith? Up to half of registration costs are covered for various camps and ...  Read More

Please join us during Holy Week!Palm Sunday (April 2nd):9:00am: Divine Service with Lord's Supper10:30am: Bible Class and Sunday SchoolMaundy Thursday (April 6th): 6:30pm Divine Service with Lord's Su...  Read More

COMMITTEE TO RESEARCH CRUCIFIX: Seeking four at-large congregation members interested in researching various aspects of a crucifix being added in the sanctuary.  If you are interested in serving with ...  Read More

VOTER’S MEETING RESULTS: 1st and 2nd LCMS Leadership RolesLCMS President Nomination:  Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison (28) & Rev. Benjamin T. Ball (15)LCMS Vice-President Nomination: Rev. Peter K. Lange ...  Read More

CRUCIFIX MEETING: The meeting to discuss and vote upon a crucifix for the sanctuary has been rescheduled for the Annual Voter’s Meeting which will be held February 19th. PROPERTIES BOARD: As you may h...  Read More

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