Current Sermon Series: Made New

Genesis 45:3-15, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 6:27-38

 

Have We Cranked It to 11?

You may have noticed that things have gotten a little LOUDER in church the last few weeks.  This is part of our ongoing desire to get the best sound possible and create the best experience possible.  The louder volume, among other things, helps to fill the room, create a more immersive experience and makes it easier to mix and balance all the various parts.  However, if you have found the new volume to be TOO LOUD, not to worry!  We are still tweaking it to find just the right levels, and you should notice that today’s volume is a little less than the last few weeks.  We thank you for bearing with us while we go through this process.

Crawfish Boil – Mark Your Calendars!

The High School Mission Trip Crawfish Boil fundraiser will be on Saturday, March 30th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The ONE-DAY ticket sale will be on Sunday, February, 24th. Buy your tickets and see you at the Boil!

Annual CancerBank Poker Tournament – March 2nd

The 8th Annual CancerBank Poker Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 2nd at HCLA Upper Campus (100 Aero Lane Sanford). Player registration is open at CancerBank.org. If you have any questions or to sponsor or to donate, email Pastor Chris, chrisj@cancerbank.org or Lara Jackson, ljackson@cancerbank.org.

Prayer Team Gathering – March 10th

The next Prayer Team gathering is on March 10th in the Children Center.

 

Announcements & Updates

Family Serve: Parking Help at Heathrow Arts Festival – March 2nd and 3rd

We will be working with Holy Cross Lutheran Academy again this year to assist the Lake Mary ~ Heathrow Arts Festival with parking March 2nd (8:30-4:30) and 3rd (9:30-3:30). Shifts will be 2 hours long and those age 11 and up can easily help. Visit our Facebook Page event to lock in your time slot.

Ash Wednesday Service – March 6th

We will be having Soup, made by LWML, and sandwiches, which you will bring with you, at 6:00pm in the Community Center followed by Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00pm in the Worship Center. Service includes the imposition of ashes and communion.

Early Communion Class – March 13th

The class is for 4th-5th grade children, which in their parent’s estimation, are mature and ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. The class starts on Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:00pm, then will run each week on Wednesdays through April 17th.  After the 6-week class, the students are invited to partake in their first communion at the Maundy Thursday service, April 18th at 7:00pm. Register online at hclm.org/communion.

Community Serve – Roof Repair

The city of Lake Mary has come to us to let us know that there is a family that needs a new roof in the city of Lake Mary…they have been fined and will be kicked out of their house if Holy Cross doesn’t help. We will working several Saturdays starting March 9th from 8am-3pm to replace this families roof and need volunteers to help with the project. For more information, including the worksite address, please reach out to Pastor Chris at chrisj@hclm.org. To donate visit HCLM.org/hh

6th Annual Hymn Festival – March 2nd

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is sponsoring the 6th Annual Hymn Festival “Fruits of the Spirit” featuring Composer and Organist, David Ludwig on Saturday, March 2nd at 4:00pm (2525 S. Oak Ave. Sanford). Come sing along and be entertained by extraordinary music and hymns including old familiar tunes along with new compositions. Festival is free.

St. Luke’s Concert Series – March 16th

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, March 16th at 7:00pm St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (2021 SR426 Oviedo, FL 32765). Concerts are free and open to the public.

Mercy Me Concert – May 4, 2019

The Church has purchased Mercy Me tickets for $30. To purchase tickets: pay in office or order online through hclm.org/mercyme. Question: Email Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.

The Sharing Center Food Pantry

This month we are collecting canned tuna, packaged tuna, and macaroni & cheese for the Sharing Center. All sizes of these protein items are needed, look for BOGO. Thank you all for your support of the Food Pantry!

Fidelity Giving

Holy Cross is a member of the Fidelity Giving Marketplace which makes it easier for donors to find, evaluate, and support organizations like ours. See if your employer supports this workplace giving initiative which helps donors manage their charitable giving in a convenient way.

Concordia Seminary Recruitment Visit

Have you ever considered becoming a pastor or deaconess? If so, you are invited to meet with Rev. Scott Holder, Admissions Officer at Concordia Seminary, to discuss seminary education. Please contact Rev. Holder at 314-505-7225 or holders@csl.edu.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity needs our help. They have been offered materials to help their organization meet their mission of seeking to put God’s love into action, by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. They have volunteer opportunities to assist with packing and moving the materials over the next few weeks. Find out more and sign up at https://habitatseminoleapopka.org/trade-show/.

 

L Team News

Book Club – February 25th

Join the Book Club on Monday, February 25th at 7:00pm for discussion of “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann led by Jane Reed.

BUNCO – February 26th

Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, February 26th 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.

Ladies Bible Study – February 28th

Join the Ladies Bible Study on Thursday, February 28th at 6:30pm as we continue our bible study upstairs in classroom 1.

Last Thursday of the Month Dinner – February 28th

Join this group on Thursday, February 28th 5:30pm at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen (1650 Rinehart Rd Sanford, FL 32771). Call with your reservation by February 27th to Joanne Hench (407-322-6004).

Divine Dollies – March 5th

Join the ladies on March 5th at Filomena’s Pizzeria for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Gayle Curtis (407-314-5388).

 

Prayers of the Church   

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Dennis & Jeanine McGavock are celebrating their 29th Anniversary on Sunday the 24th

Geri Frick for flavorful test results

Martha Herring doing well, cancer free

 

Prayers of Comfort

John McClanahan (friend of Jamie Carriere) passed away on Feb. 21st

 

Prayers of Healing

Sally Shields (Deb Sisco’s Mom) in the hospital with pneumonia and congestive heart failure

 

General Prayer

We pray today for our nation and our world. We ask that God would be with all of our leaders and elected officials.

 

Prayers for Healing from Cancer

Mike Bair

Barbara Bechtold

Steve Benson

Robert Bowes

Karen Brett

Texann Buck

Becky Burrell

Jack Cadden

Kathy Carr

Theresa Ciullo

Andrea Clark

Karen Dunn

Joey DiFazio

Tosha Feldmann

Carla Ford

Michael Francis

Jerry Gross

Dana Grimes

Courtney Guenther

Dennis Halloran

Bob Hamilton

Saundria Henderson

Steve Homan

Marlin Houser

Lynne Kramer

Al Laruffa

Lori Luedtke

Jean Mactye

Larry Miller

Desmond Niburg

Dan Olson

Irmgard Pommerening

Sue Puglisi

Dawn Pursel

Karen Schlue

Jean Skelly

Gary Starkweather

Cash Register

Nancy Taggart

Maria Valez

 

“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)