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Block Party News
SUNDAY June 14, 2015
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
You Make A Difference!
Through your generosity, Holy Cross has helped the ELCA reach
towards its goal of $15 million for work in combatting Malaria.
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Today, we celebrate another fundraising milestone for the ELCA
Malaria Campaign. The campaign has raised over $14 million on
the way towards our $15 million goal. We are almost there! While
it's great to meet milestones, we know that the hope of ending
deaths from malaria is what truly inspires people to give and act.
Thanks to you:
●Over 2 million people have been reached with malaria education
●More than 50,000 mosquito nets have been distributed
●Over 32,000 expectant mothers have received preventative treatment during their pregnancies
160,000 people have been tested for malaria, and the 40,000 who
tested positive received medication for treatment. The Lutheran
malaria programs are transforming communities and saving lives in
13 different countries in Africa. Thank you for working for health
and wholeness for all of God's children. Thank you for naming suffering as contrary to God's will and working to correct injustice.
Thank you for joining us and our companions as we work together
to make malaria history!
By Allison Beebe, ELCA Malaria Campaign staff
Planning for the 5th Annual Holy Cross Block Party is well
underway! It will be held Saturday, September 12, from
noon until 6:00 pm. Outdoor worship will follow from 6pm
to 7:00 pm. On the prior evening, Friday, September 11,
we will have a walk and outdoor movie, as we did last year.
We are adding many new features, including a travelling
magician, a gaga ball pit, and a children’s talent show.
Back by popular demand will be the II Edition Polka Band
and Ian Gould, Irish singer, as well as the rock climbing
wall, inflatables, games and more! Please mark your calendars to attend this great congregational event for all ages!
With so much fun packed into one day, we need lots of
hands to make it all possible. Please consider signing up
to volunteer for a shift in any one (or more) of the areas we
need help in. Volunteer sign-up sheets are now available
in the Atrium.
Quilters
The Quilters have one more sewing day before they break
for the summer. They will meet at 9:00 am on June
17. The group will start their fall session on September 2,
2015. More members are needed and welcome. Think
about joining. We do not create intricate patterns, just sew
basic quilts to keep people warm or for them to use in
some other way that helps their lives.
Preschool Update
Preschool registration for the 2015-2016 school year is
open, and spots are still available. Our classes are capped
at 10 students. We offer 2 day, 3 day and 5 day (for 3 year
olds only) class options. Please contact the Preschool of-
fice at 502-4104 for more information if you are interested in
enrolling a child.
What is a Caring Companion?
Someone who recognizes that there are homebound folks in
need of a visit. Someone who is willing to extend themselves
to another. Someone who appreciates one on one contact
and interaction. Someone who has the ability to communicate God’s love through by a friendly visit. Someone who understands that one hour per month can make a difference.
Please contact the church office if you are interested in this
ministry.
Host Families Are Needed For Camp Counselors
We’re looking for two families to host the day camp counselors from Crossway's Camping Ministries from August 9-13. If
you like young adults and have a spare bedroom then we
need your HELP! Camp is just two months away and we still
have not found housing for them. You do not have to have a
child attending camp to volunteer. You can entertain them as
little or as much as you like. They have their own transportation. Please contact Sue at [email protected] or
251-2740.
PRAYER CONNECTION
Join the Prayer Chain or submit a request by emailing
[email protected]
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
●To Colleen Bisgard and her family in the passing of her
Mother.
MEMORIAL
●Was received from Pat Hansen in memory of Pr. John
Worth.
HOPE CHEST FOR JUNE
●St. Johns
NOISY OFFERING FOR JUNE
●El Salvador
FOOD PANTRY ITEM OF THE WEEK
●Pork & Beans
SERVING ON JUNE 20 & 21
Ushers:
5:00 pm David & Janet Blank team
7:45 am Randall Kressin team
9:00 am Bill Marohl team
10:30 am Oliver Olsen team
Lectors:
5:00 pm Lowell Carl
7:45 am Scott Stenstrup
9:00 am John Ganoung
10:30 am Eleonore Kamoske
Worship Assistant:
David Falk
Altar Guild:
Jeff & Kathy Kroenke, Kristin Boehler, Connie Blahnik
Greeters:
5:00 pm Paul & Anne Lindemann
7:45 am Don & Sandy Earnest, Marilyn Heyde, Sandy & Bob
Schlag
9:00 am Vern & Shirley Blankenburg, Bob & Coleen Reshel
10:30 am George & Donita Bruder, Darlene Kullmann
TODAY-Sunday 14
Scrip Sale, Mt. Meru Coffee & Chocolate Sale
Worship 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 am
PB+J 11:30 am
Monday 15
Northwest Trading Post 1:00 & 6:00 pm
Tuesday 16
Tweens Event 6:00 pm
Property Team 6:30 pm
Wednesday 17
Outdoor Worship 6:00 pm
Stewardship 6:00 pm
Friday 19
Church Office Closes At Noon
Saturday 20
Healing Prayer in Worship, Scrip Sale
Worship 5:00 pm
Sunday 21
Healing Prayers in Worship, Scrip Sale
Worship 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 am
Youth Gathering Meeting 11:30 am
Welcome Center:
4:40 pm Mary Ann Holt, Sylvia Greytak
8:30 am Carol Miller
10:00 am Eleonore Kamoske
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: 262-251-2740
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.holycrosslutheran.org
Worship Schedule: Saturday-5:00 pm,
Sunday-7:45, 9:00 am & 10:30 am
JOIN US FOR
Children
●Join us for VBS at Holy Cross where kids overcome obstacles with God's awesome power. We will anchor kids in rocksolid Bible truths that will guide them through life's challenges. They will meet new friends, do amazing experiments,
play crazy games and enjoy lip-smacking snacks all while
they are learning about God’s love. Join us on June 22-26
from 9:00 am to noon. Contact Ellie at [email protected]
or 251-2740 for details.
●Summer Music Camp...this fun filled musical is for children
ages 1st grade thru completion of 8th grade. Camp will be
held on August 3-6 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. The performances will be held during the worship services on August 8 at
5:00 pm and August 9 at 9:00 & 10:30 am. Sign-up in the
Gathering Place.
●We're so excited...we have Crossway's Day Camp this summer here at Holy Cross. Camp is a unique blend of ministry
with crafts, music, skits, Bible exploration, games, activities,
making friends and having fun. The relationships that are
built at camp benefit children all year long. We still have
openings and would love to have your kids join us. Camp
runs August 10-14 from 9:00-3:00 Monday-Thursday and
9:00-12:00 on Friday. It is available for children who have just
completed 1st-6th grade. You can contact Sue Christiaansen
at [email protected] or 262-251-2740. Join the
fun and let your fun side shine!
Youth
Stewardship Message
We should travel light and live simply. Our enemy is not
possessions, but excess.
●Monday evenings until August 31 is Ultimate Frisbee time!
Join us at 5:30 pm at the Holy Cross baseball diamond.