Current Sermon Series: The Lord’s Prayer
Genesis 32:22-32; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7; Matthew 6:9-13
Welcome to Holy Cross!
Holy Cross is a Christ-centered church that values a welcoming atmosphere, authentic relationships and a joyful spirit. We practice living our faith with a servant heart which we put into practice by regularly serving in the community. Check out our website hclm.org and our Facebook at facebook.com/lakemarychurch to see all the things we are doing.
Announcements & Updates
Soup, Sandwiches and Lenten Bible Study
Come enjoy Wednesday evenings during the Lenten Season (February 21 thru March 21) starting 6:00pm in the Community Center for soup and sandwiches. LWML makes the soup and you bring sandwiches to share. Bible Study on “How We Got the Bible” follows for about an hour.
Faith & Family Night – March 2nd
Join your Holy Cross family for Faith & Family Night with the Orlando Magic as they take on the Detroit Pistons on March 2, 2018 at the Amway Center! Purchase tickets at our group rate and come to an exclusive pre-game tailgate reception at 1010 West Church Street (home of TheCross Orlando starting at 5:30PM) game time 7:00PM. Tickets must be reserved at https://groupmatics.events/event/Holycross6 by February 28, 2018.
Picture Day!
Holy Cross Lake Mary is rolling out a new online pictorial directory. Our first “Picture Day” is March 4th before and after all services in the church office. Everyone will take an individual photo, your login for the new directory and a free gift while supplies last. More photo dates to follow.
Family Serve Assisting With Parking – March 3rd
Holy Cross Lake Mary and Holy Cross Academy have teamed up with the Lake Mary Heathrow Arts Festival for a great Family Serve Opportunity. We will be assisting with parking on Saturday, March 3rd. It’s the perfect opportunity to serve for a few hours and then walk around to enjoy the arts with your family. This event is recommended for 7 and up. To sign up for a time slot email Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.
First Sunday of the Month Cook-out – March 4th
We will have the first Sunday of the month cookout after the 11:00am service on March 4th in the Courtyard. Come fellowship!
The Sharing Center – “Let’s Get Sweet”
We are collecting Dessert Mixes, Canned Fruit and Jello & Pudding for The Sharing Center Food Pantry. These items will be used to help assemble Easter food baskets for many families in our community. Thanks for your dedicated support to this mission of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.
Concert at Prince of Peace – March 10th
Valparaiso University Chorale, one of the top Lutheran collegiate choirs in the nation, will hold a free concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (1515 S. Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32807) on Saturday, March 10th at 6:00pm. For more information, visit www.poporlando.com/concertseries or call (407) 277-3945.
Volunteers Needed
Easter is fast approaching. We are hosting the Easter Experience for children on Sunday, March 25th from 9:30am to 10:50am. In order to make this event a success we need lots of willing volunteers to partner with us. Please stop by the booth in front of the Worship Center on Sunday, February 25th sign up. There is a new designed tee shirt that will be given to all that help. Thank you in advance for your help.
Kids Easter Experience – March 25th
Join us Palm Sunday starting at 9:00am for an Easter Experience like no other! Kids age 4 – grade 5 are invited to join us for 2 hours of walking through the Easter Story with hands on activities that are sure to get them excited about their faith! Crafts, snacks, and an animal encounter await them at our 3rd Annual Easter Experience! For more info email Lisa Mangus at lmangus@thehcla.org.
St. Luke’s Concert Series – March 18th
The Lutheran Cantata Choir and Chamber Ensemble will be performing “A Voice from Heaven” on Sunday, March 18th at 3:00pm St. Luke’s Lutheran Church (2021 SR426 Oviedo, FL 32765) free admission.
Seminole Leagues Soccer
Seminole Leagues Soccer is now registering for our next season (April). We are a family-friendly environment with one practice and game per week at the HCLA upper campus. Players in PreK (4) through the 5th grade are invited to play. Seminoleleagues.com for more information and to register.
L Team News
Book Club – February 26th
Join the Book Club on Monday, February 26th at 7:00pm for discussion of “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore led by Kelley Conley.
BUNCO – February 27th
Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, February 27th at 11:30am with brown bag lunch, games start at noon in the Community Center.
Prayer Teams Monthly Meeting – March 4th
The Prayer Teams are meeting on Sunday, March 4th at 12:15pm in the Community Center for a meal, devotions, and prayers.
Divine Dollies – March 6th
Join the ladies on March 6th at Swamp House Grill on the St. John River (488 W. Highbanks Rd DeBary) at 11:30am for lunch. Call Priscilla Rogers (386-740-7851) to make reservations.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – March 13th
Join the ladies on March 13th at Cheddars on Rinehart Road in Lake Mary at 11:30am for lunch. Call Mary Charles at 407-688-7575 to reserve spot.
Real Men of Jesus
Real Men of Jesus – March 8 & Pinewood Derby
The 2018 World Championship of Lake Mary Cornhole Tournament is upon us! Bring your A-Game and join us March 8 at 6:30 in the Worship Center for good food and great fellowship. Please bring $5 to purchase a Pinewood Derby Car Kit for our races in April. Contact Chris Kutcher.
Dream Builders – March 9th
Dream Builders, Holy Cross’ Women Build team, is hosting a BUNCO night, Friday March 9th at Holy Cross Lake Mary Community Center. Your $20 ticket will let you play for great prizes and includes drinks, snacks and desserts. Donate or information on Women Build & the Dream Builder, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/team/809371/ or contact Betty Hoyer at bhoyer@thehcla.org.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
LaVerne Koel thanks for her healing thus far and for continued healing, strength as she begins rehab for her leg
Annette Shaffer is cancer free
Prayers of Healing
Edine Hoes (friend of Barbara Hartpence) quick recovery from her surgery
Mandi King recently diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Patrick Ciullo for a successful cancer surgery and restoration to health
Martha Herring breast cancer diagnosis, had lump removed, deciding on how to treat
Al Follett cancer and non-believer; pray for God’s wisdom and truth for him and healing
Freddie for healing & restoration of health
Jan Kerns (Barb Rueh’s Sister) prayers for continued healing
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
Bob Behl
Robert Bowes
Karen Brett
Jack Cadden
Kathy Carr
Patrick Ciullo
Lucy Clark
Karen Dunn
Jamie Fabozzi
Al Follett
Daisy Gartner
Rileigh Hanson
Martha Herring
Marlin Houser
Jessie Howe
Pastor Randall James
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
Nini Toro
Will Thompson
Charlie Willis
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)