switch to 9:00 am FD classes or if you plan to attend the 10:30 Reminder am worship service only and request your registration fee be Holy Cross is no longer collecting the following: refunded. We encourage you to join us and experience the ~Pull tabs (you may bring them to the Ronald McDonald House) great joy that comes from impacting young lives in a signifi- ~Hotel size shampoos, soaps, etc. ~ Used greeting cards cant way. In the Children and Family Ministries of this church, ~Empty prescription bottles ~ Box tops for education we hope to glorify God, act in accordance with His will, and ~Campbells soup labels rely on His strength to serve His littlest people and their par- ents. Food Pantry Needs The food pantry has the following immediate needs: salad dress- Block Party Highlights ing, jelly, Hamburger Helper type mixes, refried beans, popcorn This year’s Block Party will feature a brand and other snacks, mandarin oranges and applesauce, cream of new program for the kids….Ms. Kim’s Amaz- mushroom soup, boxed potato mixes, juice, stuffing, saukerkraut, SUNDAY August 19, 2018 ing Animals. Have you ever wondered how spinach, tomato sauce and sugar. a chinchilla takes a bath or what a bearded HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA dragon likes to eat? Find out these answers and more during Ms. Kim’s Amazing Animals presentation. Come and meet a PRAYER CONNECTION 10:30 Faith Development Change variety of live furry animals, insects and reptiles during this Join the Prayer Chain or submit a request by emailing We invite you to join us on September 9, 2018 as we begin a new interactive program! This one-hour show begins at 2:00 pm [email protected] season of Children’s Ministry here at Holy Cross. As we prepare for on the grass near the Gaga Ball pit. the 2018-2019 school year, we have decided to make some CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY changes. New this year is an exciting blend of education and wor- ~To the family of Dale McNeir in his passing. There will be several service project opportunities at this ship at our 10:30 am Celebration Band Service. This means that ~To Keith Templin and his family for the passing of his mother. year’s Block Party. All ages are welcome to participate—stop children will join their parents at the 10:30 am service for learning by the Service Project Tent and stay as long as you like. THANKS and worship. There will not be a 10:30 am Faith Development (FD) ~Were received from the Kamoske family to Pastor Meredith, the hour but rather a more intentional cross-generational Celebration • We will again be decorating and filling snack bags for the Holy Cross staff, the Kitchen Angels and the many, many gener- Band service. We will have components that may include music, children at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission Joy House (a ous caring members of the congregation who gave memorials, children’s sermon’s, skits and videos that will teach the story of the shelter for women and children). The snack bags are given brought food, sent cards and supported us these past weeks day. Although, this will be geared to children, the whole congre- to the children when they return to the shelter after school. through prayer and lots of hugs. We are truly blessed to have gation will enjoy the experience. Of course we will continue to We will be collecting items to fill the bags in the next few such a wonderful church family. Jack, Eleonore & Sara Kamoske have a traditional scripture reading, sermon and Holy Communion. weeks; we will need snack-size bags of Goldfish or other ~Were received from Falls Area Food Pantry for our continued crackers, cookies, granola. Please check the sign-up sheet The traditional Faith Development (Sunday School) Ministry will financial and volunteer support. in the narthex for specifics. continue to be offered to all children ages three years to sixth ~Were received from the ELCA for our generous donation. grade at 9:00 am. This will be a perfect opportunity for your child • We will be creating simple bead bracelets for the children MEMORIAL CHART (ren) to attend FD at 9:00 am and worship together with you at of our partner congregation in Seela,Tanzania. We have a ~Coffee hour support is given by Fred & Carol Jannke in honor 10:30 am. Or, you can continue the worship and education routine delegation leaving for Tanzania just days after the Block of their 60th wedding anniversary. for 10:30 am families by attending the time together in the same Party and they will take the bracelets along to share with ~Community meal support is given by JoAnn Hegarty in honor of space. them. her daughter’s birthday. Contact Sue Christiaansen, Minister of Children’s Faith Formation, • We will also be taking a banner to the Seela Parish; be sure NOISY OFFERING at 262-251-2740 ext. 223 or [email protected], if you have to stop by the service project tent and add your handprint ~Lutheran Campus Ministry already registered for FD at 10:30 am and would like to make a to the banner. SERVING ON August 25 & 26 TODAY JOIN US FOR Ushers: Reading: Revelation 6:1-8; 7:9-17 SENIORS 5:00 pm Bob & Lynda Ferguson team Worship Asst. & Lectors: Avis Dallman, Bill Shadid, Ron 7:45 am Bev Green team Jaeger ~All seniors are invited to join Young At Heart! This lively group 9:00 am Glenn & Carolyn Schellhaas team of seniors generally meets once a month at noon in the Gathering 10:30 am Mark Hacker team Place at Holy Cross for lunch, a meeting and entertainment. Occa- Sunday 19 Lector: sionally the group schedules an outing. Their first meeting of the Scrip Sale, Stephen Ministry Commissioning 5:00 pm Pete Deubler year will be held on Wednesday, August 22 at noon. Join them for 7:45 am Brian Espinosa Worship 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 am an indoor picnic of brats and hot dogs and all of the fixings. 9:00 am John Ganoung Celebration Band 9:00 am Based off of the first letter in your last name, please bring the fol- 10:30 am Anne Lindemann Monday 20 lowing to the picnic: A-H a salad and relishes, I-Z a dessert. If this Worship Assistant: Tuesday 21 is your first time attending or you are a guest, no food donation is Mark Christiaansen Staff Meeting 10:00 am required from you. The guest speaker will be Vicar Hans. We wel- come new members … call Mary Ann at 502-1905 with questions. Altar Guild: Messenger’s Practice 7:30 pm Jodie Winkler, Barb Berg Wednesday 22 Greeters: Young At Heart 12:00 pm CHILDREN’S MINISTRY 5:00 pm Mary Ann Holt, Arlene Watson Care & Community 5:30 pm 7:45 am Pete Gullickson, Stan & Carole Grove, George & Small Group Leader/Superintendent Betty Klaus Worship 6:00 pm Children's Ministry is looking for a few volunteers on Sunday 9:00 am Donna Kennedy, Jill Konicek, Janelle & Gary Rudolph Thursday 23 mornings for the 2018-2019 school year. Are you interested in be- ing a small group leader for Faith Development? We are looking 10:30 am Eleonore & Jack Kamoske, Stan & Mary Kay To Do Crew 9:00 am for someone to team teach the 9:00 am 5th grade class. As a small Winarski, Bobbi, Todd & Arabella Fochs Community Banquet 5:30 pm (offsite) group leader, you will teach about 2 times a month, that's only 2 Welcome Center: Friday 24 hours! A training session will be scheduled at your convenience. 4:40 pm Patti Fetzer Church Office Closes At Noon Superintendents are also needed for Sunday mornings. As a su- 8:30 am Howie Westfahl Saturday 25 perintendent you will collect offerings, take attendance, monitor 10:00 am Angie Nelson Worship 5:00 pm check in system, etc... As a superintendent, your volunteer time is Sunday 26 about once a month, from 8:45-10:15 am. Training will take place on your first Sunday. Contact Sue Christiaansen at 262-251-2740 Scrip Sale or [email protected] if you would like to volunteer or if Worship 7:45, 9:00 & 10:30 am HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA you have any questions. Celebration Band 9:00 am W156 N8131 Pilgrim Road Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Substitute Small Group Leaders/Teachers We are also looking for several people to fill the role as a substi- Phone: 262-251-2740 tute small group leader/teacher for Faith Development on Sunday E-mail: [email protected] mornings. You may only receive a call a few times a year and you can teach for someone else when you are available. Contact Sue Web Site: www.holycrosslutheran.org Christiaansen at 262-251-2740 or [email protected] if Worship Schedule: Saturday-5:00 pm, you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions. Sunday-7:45, 9:00 am & 10:30 am Menomonee Falls Area Food Pantry EVENT SIGN UP SHEET Holy Cross volunteers are needed to work at the Menomonee Falls Area Food Pantry. I would be interested in volunteering Please use this form to sign up for activities/events at Holy Cross. Fill out the form, and include the fee or amount of deposit, if any. Return the form on: to the church office or drop it in the offering plate. Use a generic envelope if Tuesday, August 28 – 11:45 am – 2:00 pm you are adding the fee in church.