We encourage you to join us at church all services, especially our Christmas Services. Christmas Eve Service (12/24): 6:30pmChristmas Day Service (12/25): 9:00amIf you are unable to attend in person, ...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 22nd – Christmas CarolingDec 25th noon-3pm – Fellowship Hall ReservedDec 26-28th – Pastor on VacationJan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12t...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 18th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 20th – Fellowship 6:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas Caroling FELLOWSHIP THIS FRIDAY: We have Fellowship this coming Friday, December 20, beginning ...  Read More

In their latest newsletter, read how the missionary pilots in training were able to help with hurricane relief efforts. The Federwtizes are still busy traveling to gather support, and looking forward ...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDec 11th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas CarolingVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WE NEE...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:December 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 7th – Ladie...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:November 26th – Food Pantry will NOT be openedDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer fi...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:November 21st – Matins & Confessions StudyDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field ...  Read More

In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the parking lot pending on sufficient financial support, stewardship has conducted an informal survey of the congr...  Read More

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...  Read More

"Today is Reformation Day, where we remember and celebrate the events of the Protestant Reformation which led to the birth of the Lutheran church. Among those things was the first translation of the B...  Read More

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 t...  Read More

     At the end of this month we will celebrate the Last Sunday of the church year and acknowledge the quickly approaching return of Christ, when we sing, “The day is surely drawing near, when Jesus, ...  Read More

     This month we will celebrate the anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation. Unfortunately, for the past 500 years, both Roman Catholics and Protestants have often accused us of worshipping a man. T...  Read More

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. ...  Read More

THANK YOU: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind."  Phil. 2:2I would like to thank the entire congregation and especially those wh...  Read More

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: The council meeting has been postponed until October 27th.   REMINDER: Please turn in your green follow-up parking lot surveys! You may place them in the labeled box on the wa...  Read More

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: Don’t forget – the council meeting has been moved to today following Bible study.FALL CLEAN UP: This Saturday, October 12th, lend a hand with some projects around church. A li...  Read More

LUTHER CLASSICAL COLLEGE: Luther Classical College is ready to welcome its inaugural class in Fall of 2025 with seven students already admitted and 90 more prospective students. They also broke ground...  Read More

Nathan and Sarah (and Enoch) are gearing up for another round of support raising in October and November. Recently, Nathan has gained much pratical expereince in flying - a long distance flight to Mai...  Read More

FINAL CALL: Time is running out to submit photos for the slideshow for Pastor’s ordination anniversary celebration. If you have photos of Pastor Johnson or events at Holy Cross of the last 20 years, p...  Read More

VOTERS MEETING: September 22nd is our regular voters meeting. CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE? We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack o...  Read More

UPCOMING MEETINGS: This Sunday and next Sunday, two different contractors will be here to answer questions about the parking lot. This will take place at the end of Bible study, around 11:30. Septembe...  Read More

The Grulke family's time in the US is coming to an end. Kelsey remains to take some classes. And MaryJane remains in the US for her sophomore year of high school. Read more about their summer and the ...  Read More