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

In the great Lutheran Hymn, “Salvation Unto Us Has Come,” published in 1524, as one of the eight hymns in the first truly Evangelical hymnal, Paul Speratus wrote, “Since Christ has full atonement made...  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

During Holy Week this year, I found myself in the hospital for a serious infection that I am still recovering from.  As I am sure you are all aware, this is not an ideal time for a pastor to be sick. ...  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

April begins with Holy Week and the celebration of Easter. Throughout the month we will be focusing on the resurrection of our Lord and His victory over sin, death and the power of the devil.   In his...  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

“Christ sacrificed Himself in His own body on the tree for our sins, so that we who have died to sin, live in righteousness; through His wounds we are healed.”  The following is a portion of a sermon ...  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

  The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22.  However, already at the beginning of the month we enter the season of what is called pre-Lent.  While still officially part of the Epiph...  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

“And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.  And ...  Read More

Believe it or not, the Feast of Epiphany and the Holy Cross Annual Winter Youth Retreat will be here before you know it. This year, Pastor Christopher Maronde will be presenting on the Psalter as God'...  Read More

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Throughout the month of December we celebrate the season of Advent, remembering how the prophet Isaiah declared the miraculous birth of Jesus with these words, “Behold the virgin will conceive and bea...  Read More

PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Table Talk on Tuesday, November 15th, and NO Men's and Women's Bible Studies on Wednesday, November 16th, as Pastor Johnson is taking a few days off. In case of an emerge...  Read More

  As we move into November, the readings and the hymns emphasize the Judgment Day and the return of Christ.  “The day is surely drawing near,” we sing, “when Jesus, God’s anointed, in all His power sh...  Read More

DIRECTORY: Updated directories are in mailboxes in the entryway.TALENT SHOW: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Marshalltown Reformation Sunday, October 30th at 12:30 pm. Lunch and a Show - see flyer for more ...  Read More

Luther was in his study at Wittenberg one day when he heard a beggar singing these words out in the street, 'Es ist das Heil uns kommen her…” As we sing in English, “Salvation unto us has come by God'...  Read More