Jan 07-08, 2012 CrossWalk 24/7

A special welcome to all visitors and guests. Go to www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org for a full range of programming & activities.

HOLY CROSS HAPPEN INGSSaturday, January 710am-12pm New Member Class

4:30pm Day6 Practice6:00pm Worship

Sunday, January 8 Baptism of Our LordHCLP REGISTRATION OPENS FOR HOLY CROSS MEMBERS AT 8:00AM8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship / SS / Adult Ed

9-9:30am Blood Pressure Screening (PA’s office)10:30-11am Blood Pressure Screening (PA’s office)

11:00am Worship / SS12:00pm New Orleans MeetingMonday, January 9

5:30pm Audit Team7-9pm Financial Peace University

Tuesday, January 109:00am Staff Meeting & Comm

12:00pm Staff Potluck7–9pm Hope & Praise Practice

Wednesday, January 11 All Choirs rehearse10am-12pm Caribou chat w/Pastor Amy

1:00pm Women’s Bible Study5-7:30pm Pizza

5:30-6:20pm Adult Ed “Faithful Parenting”5:30pm Midweek SS (pre-4th) /

5th-6th Confirmation6:30-7pm Adult Ed “A Time to Connect”6:30pm 7th-8th Confirmation7:30pm W.N.L. (9th-12th)

Thursday, January 12HCLP REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE PUBLIC AT 7:00AM

6:30am Women at the Well9:30am Program Staff5:30pm Hosp & Inv Team6:00pm Stewardship Team

Friday, January 136:30am Friday Guys

6pm-12am ScrapbookingSaturday, January 14

4:30pm Day6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Comm

Sunday, January 15 Second after EpiphanyOFFICE & NURSERY CLOSED

8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/Comm / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Comm / SS2-6pm Cross-Generational First Communion

Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Jr DayOFFICE CLOSED

6:00pm Saving Grace7-9pm Financial Peace University

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1300 South Sertoma Avenue WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG 605-362-1947

Interim Senior Pastor — Dave JohnsonAssociate Pastor — Amy Eisenmann

Associate in Ministry — Angie SmithMinisters — the People of Holy Cross

SAVING GRACEWOMEN’SAA meets on Mondays at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room. Child care provided!

For more information call 359-7247.

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on Dec. 31 & Jan. 1: 253 Mission and MinistryOffering (as of 01/04/12) $ 26,595.10 Bills Paid $ 27,896.59 Bills Pending $ 40,155.87 Building Mort. & Maint. FundOffering (as of 01/04/12) $2,300.00 Bills Paid $ 3,764.84 Bills Pending $ 2,070.43 “NOW IS THE TIME!” (AS OF 01/04/2012)Given $ 371,670.68 Used for expenses on addition $ 358,584.95 BALANCE $ 13,085.73

Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds along with “along with “NNOWOW II SS THETHE TT IMEIME !”!”

* * P* * P L E A S EL E A S E T R YT R Y T OT O C A T C HC A T C H U PU P * ** *Endowment FundBalance $ 18,391.63

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at the 8:00am worship service this weekend.Everyone, regardless of faith background, is invited to receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ through the bread and the wine.

Apple juice is available, and the bread is dairy-free. Children who are currently not receiving communion are invited and encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

CROSSWALK 24/7Where Faith and Life Intersect!

Our Shared Mission:“We are called by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit,

to nurture disciples of every generation, by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ!”

BearyFun Bagsare available in theback of the sanctuary for children to useduring worship!

To schedule a wedding, baptism, or any other event – coordinate room(s), possible fees, setup & cleanup –

Contact the office ([email protected] 605/362.1947).

CRY ROOM:(Young & Restless Room)If your child becomes restless duringworship, the Young & Restless Roomis available in the southwest corner just outside the Sanctuary. Adults are still able to participate in worship from this location!

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE:Care is offered for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years:

Sundays (9:30am–12:00pm)Wednesdays (5:30–8:00pm)

If you or a loved one is hospitalized locally, please contact the church office.If you would like a visit from one of the pastors, be sure to inform the office staff when you call.In addition, members of the Visitation Team are available Monday–Friday. Please be sure that “Holy Cross” is listed in your patient information so that when phone calls are made to the hospitals, the Visitation Team member(s) will be informed accordingly.

MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY & FAMILIESBryan Beringer, Joshua Duus, James Frank, Caleb Hockel,Whitney Hockel, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, Brady Purdie, and Chris Tinklenberg

CELEBRATION — BIRTHMason David Anderson (son of Melissa & Barry)SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY OF...Diane Olander, mother of Jodi (Greg) Latza and granddaughter of Anna, Lucas, & Jack

HEALINGDarlene Baker, Charles Barker, Zade Davis, Jim Fjerestad,Justin Freese, Abby Hanson, Judy Johnson-Albright,Homer Knopf, Christopher Miller, Curtis Moulton, Connie Peterson, Joyce Roberts, Jim Schaefer, Marion Velder, and Bill Williams

CARE & CONCERNThe Cook family, the families of John Droge

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH

For your convenience...A Wheelchair and a Walker

(with a seat) are located in the Narthex under the south coat rack.

Welcome to the Celebration of our Baptism at Holy Cross!The new Chapel, located on the North end of the church, is open to you throughout the week. You are invited to enter at any time.

— New Member Class —Tuesday, March 13, 2012

(6:30–8:30pm) is the next time

to “officially” join Holy Cross. Sign up in the welcome pads,

in the Narthex, or contact the office.(Childcare is available with RSVP.)

“Circle of Prayer” and “Prayers of the Church”If you have a prayer request that you wish to be shared with the confidential “Circle of Prayer”

or lifted up in the weekend’s “Prayers of the Church,” simply fill out a Prayer Request card located in the pews.

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The Four Keys of Faith FormationThe Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child’s/grandchild’s faith.Scripture Readings for the Baptism of Our Lord:Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11Family Devotions: As part of your home devotional time this week, share a rite of baptismal remembrance. Gather a jug of water, an empty bowl, a large center candle, and a smaller candle for each person. Pour the water into thebowl and say these words:

Leader: For your gift of water All: we thank you, Lord.Leader: For the water of baptism All: we thank you, Lord.

Now light the center candle.Leader: For your gift of light, which warms and guides us, All: we thank you, Lord.Leader: For the light of Christ All: we thank you, Lord.Leader: By being baptized, we were buried with Christ into his death.

Christ has been raised from the dead by the Father’s glory. And like Christ, we also can live a new life.

Each person now lights his or her candle from the center candle, as the leader says:In baptism, we were joined to the life of Christ. Let us shine for him.

Household members may dip their fingers into the bowl of water and make the sign of the cross on each other’sforehead, saying these words:

All: You are a baptized child of God, who is well pleased with you.Caring Conversation: What do you know or remember about the day you were baptized? What happened whenJesus was baptized? What did God do for you when you were baptized?

Family Service: As Lutherans, we believe that we respond to what we have heard through the Good News of thelife, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ – given for you for the forgiveness of sins. Good works (good fruit) happens, and we do not even know about it. As parents, you can “create” opportunities for your kids to learn aboutservice, with the understanding that service is not a “have-to” but rather a “get-to” – a “response-to.” Having heardthe Gospel preached, we move beyond ourselves, caring for our neighbor. Think about the Scripture verses for the week and the conversations you have shared. God has gifted you and your children with abilities, personalities, and certain qualities. As a parent, family member, or friend, you can help them discover their uniquegifts by encouraging them in the things that they do well and feel passionate that they can serve others.

Family Traditions and Rituals: Read the words from The Small Catechism about the Sacrament of Baptism.TEXT Your Offering!

HOW?Visit the church website WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGlocate the “Donate online!” link on the left-hand side,

then complete an online profile & check the “Opt In” box.After opting in, texting donations to Holy Cross is quick &

easy...Find them in the monthly CrossFormation newsletters!

ALWAYS AVAILABLE...SIMPLY GIVING®(An automated way of giving)It’s free to you and to Holy Cross!

You may pick up a form at the kiosk or enroll online from the Holy Cross website using the “donate online” link on the left side.a simple choice; a generous responseWWW.THRIVENT.COM/COMMUNITY/OUTREACH/GIVING/SIMPLYGIVING/INDEX.HTML

THRIVENT “CHOICE DOLLARS”Can Be Directed to Holy Cross!

For those who own any Thrivent products (e.g., insurance, annuities, & more), you are invited to pick up a flyer from the kiosk or visitWWW.THRIVENT.COM/THRIVENTCHOICE/PROGRAM/DOLLARS_DETAILS/INDEX.HTML

By following the instructions found, you can direct “CHOICE DOLLARS” to Holy Cross each month!

2012 Flower Chart...is posted on the large bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall, so add your flowers & event!

Everyone is invited to honor or remember a loved one or special occasion

by giving a flower or plant to the church for a designated weekend.

Simply sign up (print clearly), order the flowers, and have them

delivered to the Church Office by noonon the Friday before your chosen weekend.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to give a gift that lasts forever. Remember a loved one or

special occasion by giving to the Endowment Fund.Simply sign up in the front office, and a candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

Health Equipment Lending ClosetHoly Cross has started a small lending closet of gently used medical equipment. Currently we have a set of crutches and a shower chair.

If you have clean, well-cared-for items that you are willing to donate or are in need

of items, please contact Angie Smith.

Save your Crossroads receipts!Save your Crossroads receipts and turn them in to Angie.

The Holy Cross library receives a percentage of the total purchases,

which will be used to purchase books for the new library.

If you have any questions regarding Family Ministry & Milestone Events, please contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann at 362-1947 or [email protected]

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: MARK 1:10 (NRSV)

Are you, your household, or your youth in need of a Bible? – Contact Angie at the church. –

“...as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him.

And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’”

Are you HUNGRY?Are you HUNGRY?The Property Team,

along with several other male members of Holy Cross will be serving up a delicious pancake & sausage breakfast on Sunday, February 12. They will be serving pancakes

from 8:30am until the batter runs out…so come early & bring your friends!

A Free Will donation will be taken; the money will support the kids going on a mission trip to New Orleans!

Come and support our kids!

The Holy Cross Coffee Shop Is Ready for You to Use Anytime...Not Just on Sundays! Have a lunch meeting, meet an old friend for a cup of coffee, or enjoy a change of scenery from your desk at work.

All are welcome, the door is open.

WOMEN OF THE ELCA (W/ELCA)meets the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room at 7:00pm.

We have a Bible study with a short business meeting & refreshments.Our current study is from “Couples of the Old Testament”

by Dale & Sandy Larsen, a Life Guide Bible Study.Please review Chapter 8: “Hosea and Gomer” prior to the meeting.

January 19, 2012 is the next ‘regular’ meeting. Contact Twyla Sine ([email protected]) with any questions.

If you have any questions regarding Adult or CaringMinistries, please contact Angie Smith

at 362-1947 or [email protected] you have any questions regardingMusic,

please contact Rachael Fode at 362-1947 or [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Club Serve, please contact Amy Cauble at 362-1947 or [email protected]

All Women of the ELCA are members of W/ELCA!

F i n a n c i a l P e a c e U n i v e r s i t y s t a r t s J a n u a r y 9 t h !F i n a n c i a l P e a c e U n i v e r s i t y s t a r t s J a n u a r y 9 t h !Financial Peace University is a 13-week, video-based small group study that teaches households how to beat debt, bui ld wealth, and give like never before.

If you are interested, contact Rick Cerkowniak today at [email protected] or 361-0258.

SSUNDAYUNDAY MORNINGSMORNINGS ATAT 9:309:30ININ THETHE FF IRESIDEIRESIDE RROOMOOM: :

January 8: “1 Corinthians,” “1 Corinthians,” led by Julie Thomas.led by Julie Thomas.On the first Sunday of every month we willexamine the correspondence from the

apostle Paul to the early church in Corinth.This study examines some of the “big questions” the church faced,

and that we still face today.

NEW! “Parenting in Faith!”A series of conversations to empower parents:

The Luther House of Study (LHoS) in Sioux Falls, in cooperation with Sanford Health

& Peace Lutheran Church, has created a series of presentations for parents.The first four courses are geared toward parents

of children from birth to elementary.These classes will be facilitated by Angie Smith.

January 8 at 9:30am: "From Worry to Encouragement; "From Worry to Encouragement;

from Worry to Trust."from Worry to Trust."The challenges that bring about worry

and move parents to trust and encouragement.

– Winter Small Group –“The One Who is and Is to Come”

The Greek word for Epiphany is ‘Theofania,’ which means, ‘the manifestation of the divine nature of Jesus Christ to the Greeks.’

In this study we will take a look at what God revealed to some of the Minor

Prophets of the OT about the coming Christ. Come and see what Christ desires to reveal to you through his Word as we begin 2012.

Jim Reich leads this three-week discussion starting Wednesday, January 25 (7:00–8:15pm).

Please sign up at the kiosk if you plan to attend.

L O O K I N G T O L E N T !L O O K I N G T O L E N T !Ash Wednesday is February 22,

which means the time to prepare for Lent is now!“Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear,” by Max Lucado.What if faith, not fear was your default reaction to threats?

Together we will read and discuss this book that speaks directly to the climate of fear and uncertainty

that hovers over our culture today. God speaks a word of hope in the midst of uncertainty, as lifted up by the author.

The first gathering is Wednesday, Feb. 15 (6:30-6:45pm.) The class will then meet starting Feb. 29 (5:30-6:40pm)

(during the Lenten soup supper) in Room W101.

Registration (at the kiosk) is essential for planning purposes. You can purchase books at Crossroads, Barnes & Noble

or AMAZON.COM. Contact Angie with questions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY CROSS?Want to stay up-to-date with events and opportunities?If you wish to receive the bi-weekly mass emails (Tues. & Fri.),

please contact the church office with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

Do you have a preschool-age child?It seems so far away, but it is time to start thinking about Fall 2012 (2012-13 School Year) and Summer!

Registration for Preschool & Extended-Care programs, along with Summer Camps begin in January.HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED-CARE – 2012-13 REGISTRATION

Registration Dates for Holy Cross Preschool & Extended-Care Programs & Summer Camps:January 5, 2012:January 5, 2012:

Current Preschool Class & Extended-Care studentsJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:00am (Fellowship Hall):January 8, 2012 at 8:00am (Fellowship Hall):

Holy Cross Congregation MembersJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:00am (Fellowship Hall):January 12, 2012 at 7:00am (Fellowship Hall):

General PublicCome Discover, Imagine, and Explore with us!

To view additional information regarding classes & tuition, pick up a brochure from the kiosk in the Narthex or visit www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org (click on “preschool” link).

Tricia Murphy, Preschool Director1300 S Sertoma Avenue, Sioux Falls SD 57106

Direct Cell: 605.951.1813 (texts accepted) Fax: 605.362.1971

Our Littlest Members Need You!Volunteers (at least 18 years old)

are needed to help with the Nurseryduties during worship services & church events. If interested, contact Jen Boesch, NurseryCoordinator, at 929-7971.

Waste Not, Want Not...Waste Not, Want Not...Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?

You can receive the monthly CrossFormationnewsletter in an electronic version rather

than a paper copy mailed to you!How? Just let Tami (tamim@holycrosslutheranchurch)

know with your current address, & she’ll be happy to email you a copy each month.

Ask your friends! The kids who came to Minute to Win It had a ton of fun whether – blowingbubbles across the room, moving cookies with only their face muscles, or playing ultimate hideand go seek in the building. Stay tuned for details of our next youth event coming soon! ☺

The Family Ministry Team Is Looking for Some Help.If you are able to help on a once in a while basis with making the Milestones happen at Holy Cross (i.e., First Communion, Bibles, etc.), we could really use your help!

If you are interested, email Pastor Amy ([email protected]) today.

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CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION~ 5:30-6:30pm ~

5th-6th Confirmation Class

WWEDNESDAYEDNESDAY NN IGHTIGHT LL IVEIVE~ 7:30-8:30pm ~9th-12th grade

FF R I ENDSR I ENDS AREARE A LWAYSA LWAYS WELCOMEWELCOME !!

V I S I T WWW .M O B I L E F O O D P A N T R Y . O R G F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O NA N D U P C O M I N G“ F O O D S O F T H E M O N T H . ”

Women at the Well Bible Study - Ladies, come for some coffee and great discussion on Thursdays at 6:30 am at the Holy Cross coffee shop area.Friday Guys Bible Study - You are invited to join this group of guys Fridays at 6:30 am at Fryn’ Pan on 41st Street.

Did You Forget Your MFP Donation(s)?No problem!

You can put cash or check into the lockbox on the Kiosk in an envelope labeled for “MFP”!

‘Food of the Month’We are collecting HEARTY SOUP (ANY KIND)

for the month of January.— “N E C E S S I T I E S F OR N E I G HBOR S ” — LAUNDRY D E T E RG EN T —

Please place donations in the bin to be taken to Peace Lutheran Church:�� February 5 at 3:00pm — ALL are welcome to help serve! ��

FOOD TO YOU: Mobile Food Pantry

H Y G I E N E P A C K S A R E A N O N G O I N G N E E D !The Hygiene Packs are an on-going need!

A roll of toilet paper & a bar of soap with a bottle of shampoo or a tube of toothpaste

COLLECTION BINSare located in the alcove just off the Fellowship Hall.

MM I DWEEKIDWEEK SS CHEDULE SCHEDULE S ::** M** M US TARDUS TARD SS E ED SE ED S (P(P RER E––K) **K) **

6:30–7:00pm ~ Band Room (S102)

** T** T I N YI N Y TT UNE SUNE S (1(1 S TS T––33 RDRD ) **) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Music Rooms (S10103-S104)

** H** H A L FA L F NN OTE SOT E S (4(4 THTH––66 THTH ) **) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Sanctuary

** 7** 7 THTH & 8& 8 THTH PP RA I S ERA I S E BB ANDAND ****6:00–6:30pm ~ Sanctuary

** A** A DUL TDU L T CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **7:00–8:00pm ~ Sanctuary

** B** B E L LE L L CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **8:00–8:30pm ~ Band Room (S102)

MUSICAL MOMENTSALL CHOIRS REHEARSE JAN. 11TH.

Contact Rachael with questions!Calendars are on the bulletin board

in the south wing near the Young & Restless Room.

EMAIL PASTOR ANN ROSENDALE ([email protected]) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”

Your Three WordsYour Three WordsHave you ever seen the Good Morning America segment that talks about “your three words”?Pastor Amy is hoping to put together a project using this idea & could use

your help...if you are interested in helping to have the Holy Cross version of “your three words,”

email Pastor Amy today!([email protected])

If you have any questions regarding Confirmation orYouth news & events, please contact Pastor Amy

Eisenmann at 362-1947 or [email protected] you have any questions regarding Preschool orExtended-Care, please contact Tricia Murphy at 951-1813 or [email protected]

SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES TO KNOW:Family Worship Weekend

January 28 & 29NO Midweek SS classes Wednesday, January 25.NO Sunday School classes Sunday, January 29.

“Broadway & Worship”Attention musical theatre fans!

Admission is FREE!February 10, 2012

at 7:00pmPopcorn & Soda will be served

in the narthex before the show & during intermission!

JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULES:Wed., January 11 & 18 ~ All Choirs rehearse

Sun. January 22 ~ Adult & Bell Choirs at 8:00am

Kids’ Choir Sunday:

Mustard Seeds & Praise Band at 9:30am

Tiny Tunes & Half Notes at 11:00am

Sun., January 22 ~ Adult & Bell Choirs

at 9:30am & 11:00am

Wed., January 25 ~ All Choirs rehearse

CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION~ 6:30-7:30pm ~

7th-8th Confirmation Class

—— WW EDNESDAYEDNESDAY EE VEN I NGSVEN I NGS ——

Sometimes, January can be hard, as we bid farewell to the holidays, and still have a lot of winter to go!

So, for the month of January, on Wednesday mornings from 10am–Noon,

I will be at Caribou Coffee in the Empires Mallfor anyone who would like to come join me for a good cup of coffee & conversation.So come, with your story to tell, or your pictures

of kids or grandkids, or your stories from the holidays;& we will just have some time hanging out

& getting to know each other better.Questions?Text Pastor Amy (218/290-3982) or give her a call (605/362-1947).See you at the ‘bou!

Holy Cross Is Looking for a Popcorn Machine!If you have one sitting in your garage

– or would like to donate toward a new machine –

just indicate “popcorn machine” on your offering envelope;

or you can stop in the office!

Thanks in advance!C A R I B O U C H A T

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