November 10th Announcements

CALENDAR CORRECTION: Matins & Confessions Study is not on the 28th as recorded on the calendar. Because that is Thanksgiving, it will be the week before, November 21st.

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.

HELP IDENTIFY KEYS: We have a full drawer of keys, but don’t know what all they belong to. If you might know the use of some church keys, please see Allison Doying so that we can get them labeled.

2025 VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS: Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to serve your congregation this coming year. We need volunteers to drive members to services, greet visitors, stream the services online, care for communion ware, and serve as ushers. Training is available for all positions. Read a short summary of each volunteer position and sign up on the sheets in the narthex.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of a streamer 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!

HANDBELLS: The handbell group will be meeting again this Wednesday at 5:30pm for rehearsal.

UNANSWERED BIBLE QUESTIONS: Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio, will have Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier respond to your unanswered Bible questions. You can submit your question via email: talkback@issuesetc.org, Facebook, or the Issues, Etc. Comment Line: (618) 223-8382. You can listen to the interview at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, or a podcast provider.