Current Sermon Series: Seasons: Death To Life
Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, Mark 16:1-8
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Easter Sunday
We joyously greet all worshippers in the name of the risen Lord.
Easter is the most glorious day in the Christian calendar.
On this day we rejoice in Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Praise God with great enthusiasm. Christ is risen indeed!
Easter Reading Matthew 28:1-10
Current Sermon Series – Seasons: Death To Life
As we move into a new season of the church year we shift our focus from new beginnings to preparation for Easter. Here we will deal with issues of sin and death in the world that transition into life and victory through the resurrection of Christ. Come join us for this important season.
Streaming To Your Home
Home For Easter with Holy Cross. Our services will be streamed for your convenience during this challenging time. Choose Facebook if you are a Facebook user, otherwise, watch on Youtube.com/hclm. Many streaming devices such as Roku and Chromecast support Youtube Streaming allowing you to watch from your TV.
SERVICE TIMES
Easter Sunday
Sunrise 6:30 AM – Live Stream
Traditional Worship 8:00 AM – Live Stream
Contemporary Worship 9:30 AM – Live Stream
Contemporary Worship 11:00 AM – Replay
Is Your Harvest Abundant?
Many are going through challenging times; your church is walking in faith continuing to send our support to missionaries and service organizations here and abroad as well as continuing to provide support to our staff.
If you have been blessed and are not in need of the stimulus payment, won’t you prayerfully consider sharing a portion of it with a charity or ministry?
Prayer Requests
We have always believed in the power of prayer. If there is something weighing on your mind or want to submit a prayer, let us know through our prayer request form or e-mail prayer@hclm.org.
Unscripted Live Video
Join the Pastors Monday thru Thursday at 1:30pm for live video “Unscripted” on hclm.org/unscripted or Holy Cross Facebook page.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) is blessed to partner with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) to provide financial assistance through our Synod’s Soldiers of the Cross program to church workers in crisis situations. LCEF funds, administered by each LCMS district office, will help ordained or commissioned ministers and laity serving congregations, schools and Recognized Service Organizations who find themselves with immediate unmet financial needs stemming directly or indirectly from the spread of the pandemic.
To give now, visit https://lcef.org/product/give.
Announcements & Updates
Easter Gift for Homeless at the Oasis
We are assembling these 7 items inside each backpack for our homeless clients for Easter! Easter Backpacks for Oasis Homeless clients – Items Needed: Antibiotic ointment, Bug spray, First aid kits, Foot powder, Vaseline, Wet wipes, Water bottles. Bring items directly to the Sharing Center-Oasis (600 N US Hwy 17-92 Longwood, FL 32750).
VBS Registration – POSTPONED
VBS registration is postponed until further notice.
Crawfish Boil – POSTPONED
Our High School 17th Annual Crawfish and Shrimp Boil fundraiser has been postponed till further notice.
Now Enrolling!
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy would like to thank our congregation for their continued support in our growth and continued Christian Education in our community. If you or anyone you know is in need of Preschool through High School education we are now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year. Please call the school office at 407-936-3636 or visit our website at www.thehcla.org.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Easter Blessings – Resurrection Sunday
Our Lord, Jesus Christ
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. – Matthew 28:5-6
He has risen indeed! Praise the Lord!
Tucker Dean Hill (Tim & Emily Hill’s Son and Lori & Scott Hill first grandchild) as we celebrate his birth on April 8th
To the Glory of God (Easter lily dedication by Charles and Yvonne Patterson)
Prayers of Remembrance
Mark Rueh (Easter lily dedication –in loving memory of their son by Don and Barb Rueh)
Robert and Patricia May (Easter lily dedication –in loving memory of Robert & Pati May by Brenda Howard & Family)
In memory of loved ones (Easter lily dedication by Charles and Yvonne Patterson)
Prayers of Healing
Charles Zahn (Mary Oyler’s Brother) diagnosed with cancer
Irma healing & recovery from intubation
Gene & Rita Freebern continued healing from medical issues and full restoration
To All Who Are Infected By the coronavirus
General Prayer
Healthcare Workers (Doctors, Nurses, Medical Assistants) God’s protection and strength as they treat patients infected with virus
Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMT, Food Supply Workers & Many Others thankful for their continued service; prayers of guidance, wisdom, and strength as they work during this difficult time
Carissa (Nurse), Brian and Alfredo (firefighter/EMT) God’s protection over them
We pray today for our nation and our world. We ask that God would be with all of our leaders and elected officials as we all deal with the coronavirus pandemic situation.
Prayers for Healing from Cancer
Barbara Bechtold
Laken Binkley
Robert Bowes
Dennis Breglia
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Kyle Corbett
Deb Fadool
Tosha Feldmann
Shirley Firestone
Carla Ford
Jim Foster
Michael Francis
Ron Frederickson
Jerry Gross
Dana Grimes
Bob Hamilton
Todd Haynes
Russ Hilton
Steve Homan
Joy Hostler
Marlin Houser
George Johnson
Alan Kimball
Al Laruffa
Rick Lembrick
Sally Lowd
Lori Luedtke
Jean Mactye
Luis Marin
Kathy Marwood
Judy McBride
Leslie Pilz
Irmgard Pommerening
Dave Riker
Martin Rodriguez
Pedro Santos
Karen Schlue
Debbie Shaffer
Gina Shaffer
Jonathan Smith
Tina Smith
Franca Sparacio
Martin Summ
Hector Vazquez
Michele Vitale
Linda Weiler
Michelle Wonderlich
Etta Woodruff
Charles Zahn
“Casting a light to help those who are lost find their way in Christ”
Sunday Services at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am in the Worship Center
Monday Service at 6:30pm in the Community Center
Pastor Matt Wallis (mwallis@hclm.org)
Pastor Chris Johnson (chrisj@hclm.org)
Executive Pastor CFLCN: Pastor Paul Hoyer (paul@hclm.org)
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