October 27th Announcements
TODAY: Council meeting today. Reformation Vespers Service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines tonight at 4:00pm. Following the service is a soup dinner and presentation from guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz.
PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23). He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I have decided to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor. 2:2). This sentiment was also affirmed by Luther when he declared, "The cross alone is our theology." The very name of our congregation, "Holy Cross Lutheran Church" bears witness that this is our theology as well. Many do not realize that crucifixes are common in Lutheran churches across Germany. Therefore, in a desire to reverently focus our attention on Christ's sacrifice and the promise of His resurrection, a Corpus will be installed on the processional cross. The new Corpus was hand carved by craftsman in Oberammergau, Germany, the location of the famous Passion play. If you have any questions, please speak with one of the Elders.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: We are starting the process of editing contact information to get our photo directory ready before the new year. Please see the enlarged version of the member directory on the table in the narthex or wait for it to be passed around at Bible study. Correct any information, or if everything is the same, just initial by your family so I know it has been looked at. You only need to mark one of the two copies. Thanks! - Allison, Secretary
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: In years past, Christian Community in Action (CCA) has provided food boxes for local families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are asking the local congregations for donations of stuffing mix, gravy mix and/or canned cranberry sauce. There will be a box on the table in the Narthex if you would like to donate any of these items. If you have any questions, see Waneta Johnson, CCA Representative from Holy Cross.
LADIES’ GUILD: The November Ladies’ Guild meeting will be at 9:30am next Saturday, November 2nd.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of stream team on December 15th, and a greeter on December 29th. If you are able to fill either of these positions, please let Allison, the secretary, know. Thanks!
PARKING LOT SURVEY: Thank you for submitting your responses. The council and board of stewardship will now review them.
CHRIST ACADEMY OPPORTUNITIES:
-Christ Academy College: October 25–27; Registration closes soon
Offers college-aged participants a chance to study theology, attend worship in Kramer Chapel, and meet other Lutheran young adults.
-Christ Academy High School: June 15–28, 2025. Registration for 2025 will open Monday, December 2.
-Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat: February 21–23, 2025
The retreat, open to all students preparing for confirmation, will focus on the Ten Commandments, with Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, teaching the sessions.
PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23). He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central to our beliefs writing that, "I have decided to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor. 2:2). This sentiment was also affirmed by Luther when he declared, "The cross alone is our theology." The very name of our congregation, "Holy Cross Lutheran Church" bears witness that this is our theology as well. Many do not realize that crucifixes are common in Lutheran churches across Germany. Therefore, in a desire to reverently focus our attention on Christ's sacrifice and the promise of His resurrection, a Corpus will be installed on the processional cross. The new Corpus was hand carved by craftsman in Oberammergau, Germany, the location of the famous Passion play. If you have any questions, please speak with one of the Elders.
DIRECTORY UPDATES: We are starting the process of editing contact information to get our photo directory ready before the new year. Please see the enlarged version of the member directory on the table in the narthex or wait for it to be passed around at Bible study. Correct any information, or if everything is the same, just initial by your family so I know it has been looked at. You only need to mark one of the two copies. Thanks! - Allison, Secretary
HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE: In years past, Christian Community in Action (CCA) has provided food boxes for local families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are asking the local congregations for donations of stuffing mix, gravy mix and/or canned cranberry sauce. There will be a box on the table in the Narthex if you would like to donate any of these items. If you have any questions, see Waneta Johnson, CCA Representative from Holy Cross.
LADIES’ GUILD: The November Ladies’ Guild meeting will be at 9:30am next Saturday, November 2nd.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of stream team on December 15th, and a greeter on December 29th. If you are able to fill either of these positions, please let Allison, the secretary, know. Thanks!
PARKING LOT SURVEY: Thank you for submitting your responses. The council and board of stewardship will now review them.
CHRIST ACADEMY OPPORTUNITIES:
-Christ Academy College: October 25–27; Registration closes soon
Offers college-aged participants a chance to study theology, attend worship in Kramer Chapel, and meet other Lutheran young adults.
-Christ Academy High School: June 15–28, 2025. Registration for 2025 will open Monday, December 2.
-Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat: February 21–23, 2025
The retreat, open to all students preparing for confirmation, will focus on the Ten Commandments, with Dr. Geoffrey Boyle, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, teaching the sessions.
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