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HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Pastor Warren Prochnow

May 20, 2012

Divine Service 4

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive this sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an usher.

 

Greeters: Terry and Judy Faurot

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: Skip Numrich

Communion Helper: Steve Kucharik

Ushers: Randy Scheuerman, Skip Numrich, Earl Steffens, John Beckman

 

Schedule for the Week of May 20, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

    Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

    

Church Report
May 13, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

Congratulations! Harrison King, Brian Novak, Bethany Beckman, Brevin Gough will celebrate their birthdays this week. Also, Pastor Warren and Andie Prochnow, Virgil and Harriet Wittig will celebrate an anniversary.

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  

• June 3^rd is the Council Meeting after church
  

• New Portal of Prayers is in and at the back of the church.

1 John 5:9-13: Because we are “Easter people” who have the promise of everlasting life in Jesus we know that the best is yet to come and we have 86,400 seconds each day to use all that God has entrusted to us—money, time, abilities, relationships and so much more—to make a positive difference in the lives of others as well as ourselves! May God’s Spirit help us to do this well and with joy!

 

Today, the Sunday School students study the account “Paul Sails for Rome.” As Christ was with Paul and His companions, so He is with me, holding me up, keeping me with Him in the ship of the Church, and casting all my sins into the depths of the sea. Parents could ask, “Who and what did God use to keep Paul safe? How does God keep us safely with Himself?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

Carolyn Wilson – Recovering from Surgery

Ron Eaton – Recovering from Surgery

 

Marvin and Ruby Zorn’s daughter was hoping you could help with a card shower for mom and dad’s 50th Anniversary.  They are going on a short vacation to celebrate in the middle of the month but I thought it would be nice if friends from the past sent them a little note to wish them well.Their address is:

Marvin and Ruby Zorn 432 Kingman Road Quenemo, KS 66528

 

Upcoming events:

• Memorial Day Block Party will be Monday May 28, 2012 starting at 5 p.m. Bring a covered dish, your own chair. Tea and Koolaid will be provided. We still need help with games and music.
  
• June 3^rd at 1:00 p.m. we need helpers to prepare the basement for remodeling.
  

 

Our district has pledged to support the mission work in Guinea through prayers, funding for missionaries and mission projects, and assistance in recruiting and encouraging additional volunteer and career missionaries. We have traditionally lifted up Pentecost Sunday as a celebration of our Guinea Partnership, providing materials for congregrations to use to help congregration members learn more about our missionaries and their work in Guinea

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Pastor Warren Prochnow

May 13, 2012

Divine Service 4

 

Greeters: Dale & Ruth Bockelman

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: Steve Kucharik

Children’s Message: Andie Prochnow

Ushers: Jared Faurot, Dwaine Meireis, Carol Latham, Jack Rapier

 

 

Schedule for the Week of May 13, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

    Worship/Communion Service 10:15 a.m.

 

    

Church Report
May 6, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

Congratulations! Terry Faurot, Bethany Prochnow will celebrate their birthdays this week. Also, Dillon and Stephanie Ames will celebrate an anniversary.

 

 

Another request to ask for participation for a Memorial Day party for our community.

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Would you be willing to pitch in and have some fun? We have many neighbors near the church building and in the community that we need to meet and build relationships with. I know that this is short notice or spontaneous (depending on how you look at it), but please give some prayer and see how we can meet and get to know more people in our community and build up who we are.

 

1 John 5:1-8: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God! This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome because in Christ we are the children of God who delight in doing that which pleases God and blesses those around us. The ways in which we use our money, time and abilities demonstrate that we are the redeemed people of God. Good stewards do the right things for the right reasons and strive for excellence in all they do!

 

“Thank God for His gift of Christian motherhood, because those who have been blessed through it enjoy priceless spiritual treasures and are given the privilege of serving the Lord in His kingdom.” Rev. Mark Gullerud, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

The account of “Paul and Silas in Prison” serves as the focus of Sunday School today. Just as God freed Paul and Silas from prison, granting them life out of death, so Christ by His crucifixion and resurrection frees me from the prison of my sins and grants me life eternal. Questions for discussion include “How is this event more that just a story about Paul’s escape from prison?” and “How has God rescued us from the prison of sin?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

Carolyn Wilson – Recovering from Surgery

Ron Eaton – Preparing for Surgery

 

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Graduation Celebration

Pastor Warren Prochnow

May 6, 2012

Divine Service 4

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive this sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an usher.

 

Greeters: Dale & Ruth Bockelman

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: John Beckman

Communion Helper: Dale Bockleman

Ushers: Erik Wiechman, Don Wiechman, Dob Burr, Terry Faurot

 

 

Schedule for the Week of May 6, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

    Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

 

    

Church Report
April 29, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

Congratulations! Milton Riddiough, Ethan Faurot, Justin Meireis, Brantlee Shearmire will celebrate their birthdays this week.

1 John 4:1-11: As God’s Easter people we have received such great love from Him, especially through His Son, Jesus, and that moves us to love one another in words and deeds of kindness. At the same time we remember that our acts of love are the proper response to the love that God first showed to us. These acts of love, whether words or actions, demonstrate that God’s love is in us!

 

“We often address the life issues based on the Fifth Commandment’s prohibition of murder or on the First Article and God’s creation of life. But the Second Article raises the value of my life and the reasons I should value other lives to an incomprehensible level. Mistreat human life and you mistreat something very special to Jesus Christ. He paid for it. Mistreat life and you mistreat Jesus. He owns it.” Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

The Sunday School students study the story of “Lydia” today. Just as God worked His miracle beside the river, clothing Lydia with Christ in Baptism, so God works His miracles in pulpits and fonts around the world today, destroying the work of Satan, ripping believers from the jaws of death, washing away sins in water tinged with Jesus’ blood, and clothing believers with His righteousness. Parents could ask, “How did God use water to save Lydia and us? Who does God use to reveal His Word to us today?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

Carolyn Wilson – Preparing for Surgery

 

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  
• New Faith and Family is in and at the back of the church.
  
• New Clearly Caring is in and at the back of the church.
  

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Pastor Warren Prochnow

April 29, 2012

Divine Service 4

 

Greeters: Nellora Holstein & Anna Kelley

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: John Beckman

Children’s Message: Pastor Prochnow

Ushers: Erik Wiechman, Don Wiechman, Jared Faurot, Dwaine Meireis

 

 

Schedule for the Week of April 29, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

    Worship/Communion Service 10:15 a.m.

 

    

 

Church Report
April 22, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

Congratulations! Seth Scheuerman, Michael Harkness, Marshall Faurot, Marsha Holloway, Don Burr will celebrate their birthdays this week.

 

It is always very wonderful to witness the wonderful community we live in. We are grateful it was shown once again Sunday evening.  An enormous thank you goes out to all that helped in some way, whether it was donating and helping with the auction, setting up, tearing down, baking, cooking, serving, remembering Jill and her family in prayer, or just being there for moral support of Jill.  There are too many to name, but without every single one of you this event wouldn’t have come together. The evening was a tremendous success and the words Thank you are not enough!  EVERYTHING was so greatly appreciated!

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth” are key words on our Epistle reading for today. God’s stewards (His redeemed children) see and respond to needs in God-pleasing and people-blessing ways so that other needy people receive the help they need, whether that is spiritual help, financial help, or a special touch or kindness from a Christian brother or sister.

“A mother need never fear children that seem inconvenient or strip her of her ‘freedom.’ Like Jesus, she can welcome a little child (Mark 10:14). And, when a mother grieves because she aborted her child in a moment of fear, she can look to Jesus the Savior who hears her cry of repentance and welcomes her into His waiting and forgiving arms. In Jesus, she is free to love and defend the blessing of life.” Linda D. Bartlett, www.titu2-4life.org – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

The story of “Paul and Timothy” serves as the focus of Sunday School today. Just as many in Paul’s day thought, we think we must do something to be saved. Yet the answer is always Jesus, Jesus, only Jesus, whose resurrection from the dead sealed our salvation and absolved the world. Questions for discussion include “How are you like Timothy?” and “How are we saved from our sin?”

 

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

Carolyn Wilson – Preparing for surgery

 

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  

 

 

There is a blood drive Wednesday, May 2, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the William Carpenter Building located at 606 N Fairground Road in Scott City.

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Third Sunday of Easter

Pastor Warren Prochnow

April 22, 2012

Divine Service 4

Greeters: Nellora Holstein & Anna Kelley

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: Randy Scheuerman

Children’s Message: Louise Ehmke

Ushers: Steve Kucharik, Louise Ehmke, Don Burr, Terry Faurot

 

Schedule for the Week of April 22, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

    Wild, Wild, West Event

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

    Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

    Love Basket

 

Church Report
April 15, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

 

Congratulations! Elizabeth Gerber, Trenton Moser, Karen Christ, Teth Gough, Velda Riddiough will celebrate their birthdays this week.

 

 

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  

1 John 3:1-7: This text is so rich in the meaning of God’s love and our response! God has lavished such love on us that we really are the children of God! We are not yet what we will one day be but, by God’s grace and the marvelous working of the Holy Spirit, we are Easter people—people of hope. May that hope equip us Easter people—God’s stewards—to be zealous for the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do.

“This exemplary devotion to God’s kingdom [by Hannah in 1 Samual 1] draws our attention to a very special purpose of Christian parents—raising children in the Lord. If each succeeding generation of lost and condemned sinners is to learn of their Savior, it is paramount that there be Christian witnesses who testify to others of the saving truths of God.” Rev. Mark Gullerud, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

In Sunday School today, students learn the story of “Paul’s First Missionary Journey.” Just as God sent Paul and Barnabas to spread the Gospel, so today He sends pastors to preach the Gospel, baptize, and feed Jesus’ body and blood to His children, against whom the gates of hell cannot prevail. Consider discussing, “Who gave Paul directions on where to travel? What was Paul’s message?”

 

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Judy Redburn – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

 

 

Sunday April 22^nd Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been asked to make desserts for the Jill Tucker Benefit being held at SCHS. There is a signup sheet at the back of the church for 12 desserts that will serve 24 people each. Cakes need to be delivered to the High School between 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

• We would like to give a special thanks to Terry Wiechman for leading our Sunday Service.
  

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

The Resurrection of Our Lord

Pastor Warren Prochnow

April 8, 2012

Divine Service 4

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive this sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an usher.

 

Greeters: Dwaine and Laura Meireis

Pianist: Carolyn Wilson

Lay Reader: Cindy Scheuerman

Communion Helper: Dale Bockelman

Ushers: Jared Faurot, Dwaine Meireis, Carol Latham, Jack Rapier

 

Schedule for the Week of April 8, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: Worship/Communion Service 10:15 a.m.

    

Church Report
April 1, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

Congratulations! Hailey LaPlant, Cheree Turley, Vance Ehmke will celebrate their birthdays this week.

 

 

Sunday April 22^nd Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been asked to make desserts for the Jill Tucker Benefit being held at SCHS. There is a signup sheet at the back of the church for 12 desserts that will serve 24 people each.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11: St. Paul (by inspiration of the Holy Spirit) begins this classic resurrection chapter with the assurance that Jesus really did die for our sins and really did rise from death on that first Easter. Peter and the other eye witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus were never the same again. They lived the rest their lives as God’s redeemed people who are freed up for witness and good works. Easter is a powerful reminder that we are also the redeemed people of God who are empowered for lives of good works. The resurrection of Jesus is the power and inspiration for our lives as God’s stewards of all that He has entrusted to us.

“‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.’ … What gives meaning to these words? It is the Easter story of Christ’s resurrection. He lives and walks with me. We know this is no sentimental thought, but an objective truth that God is God, and He uses this verse to comfort His children. Because He lives, we can face tomorrow with confidence.” Rev. Homer Larson, speaker on the Christian Crusaders radio program – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

“Jesus Dies and Lives Again” serves as the lesson focus for Sunday School this Easter Sunday. Good Friday is both the worst of days, revealing the gravity of our sin and God’s wrath, and the best of days, forever portraying God’s love for us in the crucifixion and resurrection of His Son. Parents could ask, “What makes Good Friday so good? Why is Easter so important for a Christian?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Judy Redburn – Health Concerns

Pastor Kaczor – Health Concerns

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• Voters meeting – April 15^th
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  
• New Faith and Family is in and at the back of the church.

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Palm Sunday

Pastor Warren Prochnow

April 1, 2012

Divine Service 1

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive this sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an usher.

 

Greeters: Dwaine and Laura Meireis

Pianist: Carolyn Wilson

Lay Reader: Louise Ehmke

Communion Helper: Steve Kucharik

Ushers: Don Burr, Erik Wiechman, Terry Faurot, Don Wiechman

 

Schedule for the Week of April 1, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

     Catechism Instruction 5:30 p.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: Sunrise Communion Service 7:00 a.m.

     Easter Sunday School 8:00 a.m.

     Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m.

     Communion Service 10:15 a.m.

 

Church Report
March 25, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

Congratulations! Kalacia Carter, Pastor Prochnow, Randy Scheuerman, Marit Ehmke, John Beckman, and Lester Bockelman will celebrate their birthdays this week. Also, Jeremy and Weslyon Fry will celebrate an anniversary.

Philippians 2:5-11: Jesus is our precious Savior. He is also our model to show us what it looks like to be His disciples and live lives of obedience and service. What a joy it will be on the last day to be among those people who joyfully bow at the name of Jesus and confess that He alone is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. May we faithfully sing hosanna to the Son of David, our Savior and Lord!

 

“How very important for Christian mothers and fathers to raise their children in the Lord, not only that they might gain saving faith, but also that they might use their gifts and talents for service in God’s kingdom and for the glory of His holy name.” Rev. Mark Gullerud, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bowdle, South Dakota – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

On this Passion Sunday, the Sunday School lesson studies “Peter Denies Jesus.” Though we, like Peter, deny Jesus and His gifts, Jesus cannot deny us, because we are part of Him, baptized members of His own Body. Instead, He forgives us and welcomes us back. Consider asking, “How does Peter’s denial affect him? In what ways does God forgive us and welcome us back?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Judy Redburn – Health Concerns

Darlene Jerauld – Health Concerns

Danae Wright – Relationship Concerns

Daniels’ Family loss of family member

Elmer Erskin – Health Concerns

Loyde Gerber – Health Concerns

Young Family loss of family member

 

Lenten Schedule: God’s Gift of Forgiveness

 

Reminders:

• Weekly mowing schedule is up at the back of the Church.
  
• Voters meeting – April 15^th
  
• The Emergency Relief Fund is low – you don’t have to wait for a 5^th Sunday to share with those in need.
  

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Pastor Warren Prochnow

March 25, 2012

Matins

Greeters: Jack and Sheri Rapier

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: Don Burr

Children’s Message: Andie Prochnow

Ushers: Steve Kucharik, Louise Ehmke, Don Burr, Terry Faurot

 

Schedule for the Week of March 25, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

    Catechism Instruction 5:30 p.m.

    Lent Supper 6:15 p.m.

    Lent Service 7:00 p.m.

    Council Meeting after Service

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

 

Church Report
March 18, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

 

Congratulations! Margaret Stoppel, Allan Hoeme, Don Wolf, Ryan Meireis, Alan Stewart, Marlo Wiechman, Randy Brandenburger, Andrea Scheuerman will celebrate their birthdays this week.

 

 

If you would like to donate Easter Lillies for Easter Sunday please bring to the church.

 

LWML Zone Rally to be held March 31^st at Trinity Lutheran in Garden City. Cost is $5 and childcare is available. His topic is “Islam in America”. If you have questions or want to register for the Rally please call Bernie Reetz at 620-290-5929.

Hebrews 5:1-10: Just as God in Old Testament times called weak and sinful human beings to be priests who called God’s people to be faithful to Him, so He continues to call people like us to be stewards of the mysteries of God so that sinners are encouraged to look to their gracious God for the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. May we be effective stewards of the good news of salvation in Jesus so that the Holy Spirit can call many more people into the kingdom of God.

 

“God entered the darkness of a sinful world in the darkness of a womb. Jesus’ body was knit together there—a body necessary to live a holy life on our behalf, a body necessary to bear the ‘yoke and burden’ of the punishment for sin upon a cross, a body necessary to be placed in a tomb and rise again in victory over sin and death. Baptized into this death and resurrection, God declares us holy and joyful victors!” Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb, executive director of Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

The Sunday School lesson today focuses on “Jesus and Zacchaeus.”
Like Zacchaeus, we are among the lost whom the Son of Man seeks and forgives. We are called to forgive those who sin against us, no matter how Zacchaeus-like they may be in their sins. Parents might ask, “How does Jesus seek you? How has God forgiven you?”

 

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Nick Kough – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Benjamin Turley – Health Concerns

 

 

Lenten Schedule: God’s Gift of Forgiveness

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Pastor Warren Prochnow

March 18, 2012

Divine Service 1

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated at this congregation in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and wine but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that they may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their great harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive this sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor or an usher.

 

Greeters: Jack and Sheri Rapier

Organist: Louise Berning

Lay Reader: Carolyn Wilson

Communion Helper: Dale Bockelman

Ushers: Randy Scheuerman, Skip Numrich, Earl Steffens, John Beckman

 

Schedule for the Week of March 18, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

     Catechism Instruction 5:30 p.m.

    Lent Supper 6:15 p.m.

    Lent Service 7:00 p.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

 

Church Report
March 11, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

Congratulations! Deb Studley, Wyatt Slattery, Diane Hoeme, Tyler Endorf will celebrate their birthdays this week. Also, Randy and Carolyn Wilson will celebrate an anniversary.

Ephesians 2:1-10: By God’s grace we have been saved through faith in Jesus. Nothing that we can do makes any difference as far as our salvation is concerned, but what we do as God’s stewards gives evidence that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do. May we do this with joy!

 

“A woman who faces the reality of her abortion is in need of someone else whom God has named. That person is you. It is me. We are friends. Comforters. Encouragers. We are imitators of the Good Shepherd who walks beside the heavy-hearted through a dark valley toward ‘goodness and mercy.’ A mother who mourns the loss of her child needs a Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18).” Linda D. Bartlett, www.titus2-4life.org – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

“The Widow’s Mite” serves as the focus of the Sunday School lesson for today. Just as the widow gave all she had to God, trusting Him to provide and care for her, so Jesus gave His all for us, who fail to trust in God for all things. Consider discussing, “How was the widow’s offering different from the others? How has God given us His greatest treasure?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Nick Kough – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

Benjamin Turley – Health Concerns

 

Lenten Schedule: God’s Gift of Forgiveness

 

LWML Zone Rally to be held March 31^st at Trinity Lutheran in Garden City. Cost is $5 and childcare is available. His topic is “Islam in America”. If you have questions or want to register for the Rally please call Bernie Reetz at 620-290-5929.

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Third Sunday in Lent

Pastor Warren Prochnow

March 11, 2012

Matins

 

 

Greeters: Skip and Tonni Numrich

Pianist: Carolyn Wilson

Lay Reader: Skip Numrich

Children’s Message: Judy Faurot

Ushers: Jared Faurot, Dwaine Meireis, Carol Latham, Jack Rapier

 

 

Schedule for the Week of March 11, 2012

Today: Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

    Lent Supper 6:15 p.m.

    Lent Service 7:00 p.m.

Friday: Parklane 4:00 p.m.

Next Sunday: SS &
Bible Study 9:00 a.m.

Worship/Communion Service 10:15 a.m.

 

Church Report
March 4, 2012

*Note: The above figures DO NOT reflect the expenses incurred this year.

 

Congratulations Ron Studley, Beau Harkness, Krista Kucharik, Randy Wilson will celebrate their birthdays this week.

 

Reminders:

• New Faith and Family is in and at the back of the Church.
  
• How to direct my choice dollars instructions for Thrivent is at the back of the Church.
  

 

LWML Zone Rally to be held March 31^st at Trinity Lutheran in Garden City. Cost is $5 and childcare is available. His topic is “Islam in America”. If you have questions or want to register for the Rally please call Bernie Reetz at 620-290-5929.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31: The good news of salvation in Christ Jesus is that God has chosen us in Christ to be His stewards, that is, the managers of all that He entrusts to us to use for His glory and the welfare of other people. May God’s Holy Spirit give us the power to be good and godly stewards of all of life and life’s resources.

 

“What does it say to our neighbor when in our own families we care for our elderly, become foster parents, adopt children, care for the handicapped, or carry through with an unplanned pregnancy? What does it say to our community when in our churches we care and pray for each other, offering families respite care, visit nursing homes, or provide for the needs of pregnant women? It says that we are truly For Life because we are living it.” Diane E. Schroeder, president of Lutherans For Life – A “Life Quote” from Lutherans For Life · www.lutheransforlife.org

 

Students in Sunday School today explore the story “Jesus Clears the Temple.” Jesus’ cleansing of the temple carries a twofold message for the Jews and for us: first, that the true Lord of the temple was here in the flesh and, second and more important, that Jesus is the true temple, who houses and perfects us, raising our bodies to be like His. Parents could ask, “Why did Jesus clear the temple? How is Jesus our temple?”

 

Evie Stegman – Health Concerns

Nick Kough – Health Concerns

Richard Lenz – Health Concerns

Ron Borell – Health Concerns

Judy Redburn – Health Concerns

Shane Faurot Family – Servant Event in Mexico

Jill Tucker – Health Concerns

 

 

Lenten Schedule: God’s Gift of Forgiveness