New Sermon Series: Seasons
Genesis 46:1-7, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Matthew 2:13-23
New Sermon Series – Seasons!
From young to old, having children to empty nesters, changes in jobs and careers, good times and bad, our lives are full of different seasons. As we move through life we move from one season to another. Likewise, our relationship with God goes through different seasons. Just as God moved his people from Egypt to the promised land, from Kingdom to exile, from Old Testament to New Testament, and from the early church to the church as we know it today, God uses seasons and rhythms in our lives as we walk with him. Holy Cross will be exploring those seasons. Each sermon series we encounter throughout the year will help us understand the rhythm of life with God and the Church. From stories about Jesus to teachings about how we navigate through life, we will delve into the seasons of life. Join us as we embark on this journey together!
Christmas Angel Trees – THANK YOU!!!
God Bless everyone for their contributions to our four Christmas Angel Trees. More than 80 “Wish List” presents went to children at the Boys and Girls Club of West Sanford. Gift cards totaling over $1,000 were presented to the Redeeming Life Maternity Home. A car load of needed items plus $250 in gift cards were delivered to Pet Rescue By Judy. A car load of baby supplies plus $125 in gift cards were delivered to the Pregnancy Center.
Poinsettias
If you purchased a poinsettia for the Christmas Season, you can take it home today. Thank you.
Announcements & Updates
Calendar of Events for 2020
Chili Cook Off – January 26th
Scout Sunday – February 2nd following all Services
Cancerbank Steak Fry Fundraiser – February 8th @ 5:00PM
Ash Wednesday Service – February 26th @ 7:00PM
Lenten Bible Study – Wednesday Nights During Lent @ 6:00PM
Early Communion Classes – Wednesday Nights starting March 4th
17th Annual Crawfish Boil March 28th @ 6:30PM Easter Experience – April 5th @ 9:30AM
Maundy Thursday April 9th @7:00 PM
Good Friday April 10th @7:00 PM
Easter Services April 12th – 6:30AM, 8:00AM,9:30AM & 11:00AM
Vacation Bible School – June 8th – June 12th & June 15th – June 19th
Middle School Camp – Dates TBA
High School Mission Trip – July 19th – July 26th Cancerbank Poker Tournament – August 22nd @ 6:00PM
Trunk R Treat – October 24th @ 5:00PM – 8:00PM Reformation Octoberfest – October 25th @ 2:00PM
Experience Bethlehem – December 19th @5:00PM
Christmas Eve Services – December 24th @ 6:00PM, 8:00PM, 11:00PM
Christmas Day Services – December 25th @ 9:30AM
E3 New Member and Information Class
Our next E3 class, for anyone wishing to become a member or seeking to learn more about who we are as a church, will be held on January 30th. The class runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm. We share a light meal together and spend some time getting to know one another, learning who we are as a church and what we believe, and discovering your gifts and how you can put them in a practice. Sign up with Pastor Matt at mwallis@hclm.org.
Chili Cook-Off – January 26th
It’s going to get a little spicy! Chili Cook-off scheduled in the afternoon on Sunday, January 26th in the Community Center. Register your chili or to volunteer at hclm.org/chili.
Altar Guild
Are you looking for a way to serve in the church? We are looking for help with altar guild. If interested and for information, contact Chris Jennison at jenn3275@bellsouth.net or 407-330-3275.
L Team News
Divine Dollies – January 7th
Join the ladies on January 7th at Cheng’s Chinese Restaurant located at 3705 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary FL 32746 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Alice Clark (407-323-3109).
Coffee with Friends – January 9th
Come to Panera Bread on Sun Drive for coffee with your friends from church. We’ll be there on Thursday, January 9th at 7:00pm for an hour of fellowship and relaxation. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – January 14th
Join the ladies on January 14th at Keller’s BBQ located at 3893 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Alice Clark (407-323-3109).
JOY – January 16th
JOY (just older youth) is a social group for 50+ adults. For information, contact Denny McCombs at 317-919-7969 or at lindenmc@gmail.com.
Family Game Night – January 17th
Ready for a fun night out with other families? Join us for Family Game Night at Holy Cross in the Community Center on Friday, January 17th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Contact Sara Russell sarahoyer@gmail.com/text to 773-710-6871.
Ladies Bible Study – January 23rd
Join the Ladies Bible Study on Thursday, January 23rd at 6:30pm as we continue our Bible study upstairs in classroom 1.
Book Club – January 27th
Join the Book Club on Monday, January 27th at 7:00pm for discussion of “Hillbilly Elegy” by J.D. Vance led by Karen von Lersner.
BUNCO – January 28th
Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, January 28th 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.
Sunday Afternoon Disc Golf
The group meets once a month, typically at River City Nature Park in Debary. All ages and abilities welcome, discs will be provided. For more info, contact Cary Hays @ 407-416-2210, or caryhays@gmail.com.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
For the New Year as we celebrate new beginnings
Carmine Bowes as she celebrates her birthday
Jack Cadden for a PET scan with no evidence of cancer
“Please remove me from the cancer list and add this prayer of thanksgiving. I have been on the cancer list for more than four years. I recently completed treatment. A PET scan on December 31, 2019 showed no evidence of disease (cancer). God is good!!!!”
Prayers of Comfort
To the Family of Gary Starkweather
Prayers of Healing
Lisa Still healing and recovery from pneumonia, favorable test results
George Johnson (Donna Sutter’s Brother-in-law) healing from lymphoma
Terry Hall for healing from recent medical issues
Maxine Rzepka hospitalized from a fall resulting in a broken right shoulder needing repair surgery
Karen LaRocco (Jeanine McGavock’s Friend) favorable test results
John DiLorenzo (Carmine Bowes’ Father) continued healing
General Prayer
Faith and Shawn (Barbara Hartpence’s grandchildren) who are experiencing depression
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
Barbara Bechtold
Laken Binkley
Robert Bowes
Dennis Breglia
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Deb Fadool
Shelley Feazell
Tosha Feldmann
Carla Ford
Michael Francis
Ron Frederickson
Jerry Gross
Dana Grimes
Bob Hamilton
Todd Haynes
Steve Homan
Joy Hostler
Marlin Houser
Alan Kimball
Al Laruffa
Michelle LeBlanc
Lori Luedtke
Jean Mactye
Luis Marin
Judy McBride
Desmond Niburg
Irmgard Pommerening
Kathy Ratchford
Dave Riker
Martin Rodriguez
Rafael Rosario
Pedro Santos
Karen Schlue
Larry Schnabel
Jonathan Smith
Michele Vitale
Michelle Wonderlich
Etta Woodruff
“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)
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