March 30th Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: I. Allen & G. Siegel
 
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
April 5 – Spring Cleaning
April 5 – Ladies’ Guild
April 11 – Food Pantry Sorting
 
Season of Lent: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. The Gloria In Excelsis and the Alleluias before the Gospel are omitted. The Verse, Christ Hath Humbled Himself, is sung each Sunday before the Gospel.
 
ORGANIST SEARCH: Messiah Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Johnston, IA is looking for a new organist. The position would begin late May/early June and can be part or full time. Main duty would be to play for the Sunday 9:30am worship services, using liturgy and hymns from the LSB. See the flyer on the bulletin board for more information.
 
FOOD PANTRY SORTING: A group will be gathering Friday, April 11 to sort the donations from the CCA Food Pantry food drive.  We will begin around 3:30 and hopefully be done by 6:00. Everyone is welcome to come and go as you are able. Contact Waneta Johnson or Kathy Dee with questions. 
The Christian Community in Action (CCA) was formed many years ago by a group of individuals who were interested in helping community members during challenging times. This group found representatives in the local area churches that helped tie the group together with community individuals and organizations interested in a common goal. Holy Cross Lutheran Church sorts, stores, and stocks the shelves for the food pantry.  Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday the food pantry is open for individuals and families in the area. 
 
SPRING CLEANING: at the church will be this Saturday at 9:00am. Sign-up sheets are on the table in the Narthex.
 
COMMON THREADS: Ladies’ Guild will meet THIS SATURDAY at 9:30am. The theme for the day is “Common Threads” which will include a short activity where we learn about things we have in common with each other. All ladies are encouraged to bring their current knitting, sewing, or other crafting project and enjoy fellowship with one another. An alternative activity is organizing the storage room.

PHOTOS ON CHURCH WEBSITE: We are updating the Ladies’ Guild page and adding some group photos from our meetings and events. If you do not want your picture on the website for this or any other event, please let Allison know. No names will be listed with the pictures.
 
FOOD ALLERGIES: If you have food allergies, an intolerance, or a restriction/ sensitivity, please stop in the office and mark it on the Food Allergen chart. You will not be asked to provide your name. This is to help us label foods during congregational meals and events. Thank you.
 
COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE FOR NEWS, INFORMATION & TRUTH: Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent teachings include: Christians & Public Schools, God Promises in Isaiah, A Pro-Family Housing Agenda, The Effect of Same-Sex Marriage on Children, “The Day of the Lord” in the Bible and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org.