New Sermon Series: Who We Are
Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 John 5:4-10, Matthew 28:16-20
Announcements & Updates
Be Our Guest!
If you are new to Holy Cross, thank you for the opportunity to worship with you today. Please feel free to stop by the Welcome Center in the courtyard just outside the Worship Center to enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry with us in between services. Also, take the opportunity to fill out an Engage Card there to get a Holy Cross T-Shirt, Mug, or Magnet. We look forward to getting to know you!
VBS Registration
VBS Camper registration is now open at HCLM.org/VBS. VBS week 1 will be June 4th-8th and week 2 will be June 11th-15th, both weeks are 9am-12pm daily. Campers must be going into VPK through 5th grade next year to register. Registration includes a music CD for each family. If you have any questions, please contact Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.
VBS Volunteers Needed!
Calling all Adults, High Schoolers, and Middle Schoolers with a servant’s heart. We are looking for volunteers who love kids, singing, dancing, and hands on fun to help us make this year’s VBS the best yet! Volunteer registration and attendance at a training is REQUIRED. To register go to hclm.org/volunteer or for questions email Lara at ljackson@hclm.org.
7th Annual CancerBank Tournament – April 21st
CancerBank.org is a Holy Cross Ministry that has been helping Seminole County families impacted by cancer since 2010. The annual poker tournament and silent auction, our biggest fundraiser, is right around the corner on April 21st at the HCLA Upper Campus. Register to play by visiting CancerBank.org. To volunteer or donate contact Lara Jackson ljackson@hclm.org.
Red Letter Challenge – April 22nd
We are looking for a few good men and women! We need leaders to host small L Team study groups in their home once a week for 6 weeks as a part of the new Red Letter Challenge (RLC). Starting on April 22, Holy Cross will be embarking on this 40 day long challenge. The RLC is unique because it takes Christ’s literal words and gives you practical daily challenges based on those words. Please contact Pastor Matt at mwallis@hclm.org if you are interested in hosting an RLC Team. Check out redletterchallenge.com for more information about RLC. Books are available for suggested donation of $15.00 online at hclm.org/rlc/ and in the church office.
Crawfish Boil Is Coming Saturday, May 12th!
Tickets will be on sale for a low, ONE DAY, introductory price of $15 this Sunday, April 8th. After Sunday tickets will be $25. This event is the main fundraiser for our Student Ministries Summer Mission Trip to North Carolina. Tickets will be on sale in the courtyard between services or online at HCLM.org/Crawfish.
Your Child, Your Choice, Their Future!
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is accepting new students for the 2018-2019 school year. Changing the future one child at a time from preschool through high school. Visit www.thehcla.org or call 407-936-3636 to schedule a tour.
The Cupboards Are Bare
The Sharing Center had a substantial increase in the number of families who needed assistance last month. They have very little on their shelves. To help them out, we are collecting Soups, Stews, Tuna fish as well as other canned meats. These easy fix foods are a great help to hungry families and individuals, many are on sale and available in bulk at the warehouse stores. Thanks for helping us help those in need here in our community.
L Team News
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – April 10th
Join the ladies on April 10th at Appleton’s in Lake Mary at 11:30am for lunch. Call Gayle Curtis (407-314-5388) to reserve spot.
Real Men of Jesus – April 12th
Join Pastor Chris and Chris Kutcher for a pinewood derby tournament Holy Cross Lake Mary Community Center at 6:30pm. Contact Chris Kutcher at ckutcher@hclm.org for more information.
Prayer Teams Monthly Meeting – April 15th
The Prayer Teams are meeting on Sunday, April 15th at 12:15pm in the Community Center for a meal, devotions, and prayers.
JOY – April 19th
JOY (just older youth) is a new social group for 50+ adults. Our first meeting is on April 19th at 6:30pm in the Community Center. If you are interested in Food, Fun, and Fellowship, come join us. For this meeting, bring a sandwich or light supper with you. We will discuss how this group can best serve each other, the church, and the community.
Book Club – April 23rd
Join the Book Club on Monday, April 23rd at 7:00pm for discussion of “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate led by Janis Plescia.
BUNCO – April 24th
Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30am with brown bag lunch, games start at noon in the Community Center. Prizes awarded for most BUNCO, most wins, most losses, and whatever with bagged white elephant items provided by the players.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Our Lord Jesus Christ – He is Risen!
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
– Matthew 28:16-20
Prayers of Healing
Anna Litton prayers for comfort and pain relief from shingles
Pastor Jim Timmons for health improvement
Will Crabtree hit by car and in critical condition in Greensboro, NC
Ms. Beebs, Homeless Ministry Director, to find a clinical trial on rare Buerger’s Disease (vascular occlusion progressing in fingers) and relief from pain
Andrea Clark diagnosed with cancer, beginning chemo, healing and return to good health
Gary Lundberg for healing and quick recovery
Joey DiFazio proper diagnosis, treatment and a return to good health
Charlie Willis successful results and healing as he undergoes extensive and reconstruction surgery
George Gould recovery from fall, broken pelvis
Nana she fell and broke her hip, needs surgery, prayerfully she will heal quickly
General Prayers
YouTube Headquarters in Silicon Valley prayers for the employees and their families
We pray today for our nation and our world. We ask that God would be with all of our leaders and elected officials; we pray that He would bring peace to the world, an end to violence and especially watch over Christians that are facing persecution.
Prayers for Healing from Cancer
Laurie Adami
Barbara Bechtold
Robert Bowes
Karen Brett
Jack Cadden
Kathy Carr
Patrick Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Lucy Clark
Karen Dunn
Herbert Eckstein
Wendy Eisenhower
Jamie Fabozzi
Al Follett
Daisy Gartner
Rileigh Hanson
Martha Herring
Marlin Houser
Jessie Howe
Pastor Randall James
Jan Kerns
Mandi King
Kevin Kittelson
Al Laruffa
Lori Luedtke
Cathy Maisonet
Janice Miller
Desmond Niburg
Dan Olson
Hal Penley Sr
Sue Puglisi
Kathy Ratchford
Lori Rockey
Karen Schlue
Deanne Tanner
Will Thompson
Richard Wilton
Marg Winsauer
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)