Special Announcements
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25th
9:30am – Carols & Readings with Communion
December 25th – No Monday 6:30PM Evening Service
January 1st: No Monday 6:30PM Evening Service
Church Office is closed December 25th – January 1st
Pastor Paul’s and Pastor Matt’s Bible studies are cancelled on December 26th, 27th, and 28th respectively.
“The Story”
We are embarking on a journey of reading through God’s Word in the Book “The Story”. The Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, January 16th in the Fellowship Hall.
First Sunday of the Month Cook-out – January 7th
We will have the first Sunday of the month cook-out after the 11:00am service in the Courtyard. Come fellowship with your church family!
Installation of Pastor Adam – January 28th
Pastor Adam Barcott will be installed as a LCMS Pastor on Sunday, January 28th at Holy Cross Worship Center at 2:00pm.
Holy Cross 101 – January 18th
Have you been coming to Holy Cross for a while and are ready for a next step? Do you have questions about what we do and believe? Then join us for our next Holy Cross 101! HC101 is a new member class where we learn about who we are as a church, what we do and what we believe. It is a one night class that meets from 6-9pm. It is relaxed and fun, and we share a light meal together as we get to know one another. There is no obligation if you attend, however if you are ready to take the next step of membership at Holy Cross, this class is for you. Contact Pastor Matt for more information or to register at mwallis@hclm.org.
Heart to Heart Workshop – January 27th
The next Heart to Heart Marriage Communication Workshop begins on Saturday, January 27th. Register at www.hclm.org/marriageworkshop.
Chili Cook-Off – January 28th
At noon in the Fellowship Hall, it’s going to get a little spicy! Register your chili or to volunteer at hclm.org/chili.
L Team News
Divine Dollies – January 2nd
Join the ladies on January 2nd at Bagel King in Lake Mary for lunch at 11:30am. Call Alice Clark (407-323-3109) to make reservations.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – January 9th
Join the ladies on January 9th at Toojays in Lake Mary at 11:30am for lunch. Call Alice Clark to make reservations at 407-323-3109.
Real Men of Jesus – January 11th
Calling all men, high school and up, who seek a deeper community connection with other men. Come join us on January 11th at 6:30pm location to be announced. Contact Chris Kutcher at ckutcher@hclm.org.
ALOA Meeting – January 14th
ALOA organizational meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 14th from 12:30pm-2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Light refreshments will be served with planned guest speaker. Open to all 50+ aged individuals and couples. Contact: Warren Jennison
Book Club – January 22nd
Join the Book Club on Monday, January 22nd at 7:00pm for discussion of “The Last Days of Night” by Graham Moore led by Jane Reed.
BUNCO – January 23rd
We are not meeting on Tuesday, December 26th. But get ready to resume play next year on Tuesday, January 23, 2018!
General Announcements
Calendar of Events – 2018
First Sunday Cook Outs – First Sunday of the month 12:00 PM (Noon)
Family “Drive In” Movie – January 27th
Chili Cook Off – January 28th following 11AM Service
Scout Sunday – February 4th following all Services
Cancerbank Poker Tournament – April 21st
Ash Wednesday Service – February 14th @ 7:00PM
Lenten Bible Study – Wednesday Nights During Lent @ 6:00PM
Early Communion Classes – Wednesday Nights starting February 21st
Easter Experience – March 25th @ 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Maundy Thursday March 29th @7:00 PM
Good Friday March 30th @7:00 PM
Easter Worship – April 1st 6:30AM, 8:00AM,9:30AM & 11:00AM
15th Annual Crawfish Boil May 12th @ 6:30PM
Vacation Bible School – June 4th- – June 8th & June 11th – June 15th
Middle School Camp – Dates TBA
Preschool Summer Camp – Dates TBA
High School Mission Trip – July 22nd – July 28th
Trunk R Treat – October 27th @ 5:00PM – 8:00PM
Family Service – December 24th @5:00PM
Christmas Eve Services – December 24th @ 7:00PM, 11:00PM
Christmas Day Services – December 25 @ 9:30AM
Survey – What Do You Think?
Holy Cross is looking for your input in shaping your church. Take the Winter Survey at hclm.org/survey.
Concert with Jennie Williamson – January 26th
Come celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week and School Choice Week with FREE “God is Great” Live concert for all ages on Friday, January 26th at Holy Cross Lake Mary Worship Center from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Food will be available for purchase prior to the event starting at 5:00pm as well as a service project to benefit Safe House of Seminole.
School Choice
HCLA begins enrollment for students in Preschool through High School on February 5, 2018. You have a choice – come explore HCLA. Schedule a tour online at www.thehcla.org or call Sue Stark at 407-936-3636 #4.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Christine & Warren Jennison as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 29th with prayers of gratitude
John & Sherry Fox as they celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on December 24th
Lani Lynn Zurline as we celebrate her Baptism
Prayers of Healing
Robin Paris complete healing and freedom from pain following surgery
Lana Wallis prayers of healing from knee surgery
Ms. Beebs (founder of local non-profit Homeless Ministry) prayers for courage diagnosed with Buerger’s Disease, a progressive/debilitating condition
Ronald Knight hospitalized for 5th time; he can’t stand or walk
Winnie Luzzi prayers of healing and restoration of health
General Prayers
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
Barbara Bechtold
Robert Bowes
Jack Cadden
Ivan Cintron
Lucy Clark
Diane Culpepper
Jamie Fabozzi
Daisy Gartner
Rileigh Hanson
Michael Horn
Marlin Houser
Jessie Howe
Pastor Randall James
Kevin Kittelson
Al Laruffa
Lori Luedtke
Ona Mae
Cathy Maisonet
Dennis McGavock
Janice Miller
Desmond Niburg
Nicole O’Grady
Dan Olson
Lori Rockey
Karen Schlue
Nini Toro
Will Thompson
Charlie Willis
Richard Wilton
Marg Winsauer
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
he is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11
Sunday Services at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am in the Worship Center
Monday Service at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
Pastor Matt Wallis (mwallis@hclm.org)
Pastor Chris Johnson (chrisj@hclm.org)
Executive Pastor CFLCN: Pastor Paul Hoyer (paul@hclm.org)