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)