Current Sermon Series: Under the Sun
Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Revelation 22:1-20, John 17:20-26
Current Sermon Series
Our Current sermon series, Under the Sun. We will be taking a look at one of the most real and down to earth books of the Bible, Ecclesiastes. Written by Solomon it is full of wit and wisdom about this life we lead “under the sun.” It also helps us to understand how much life is better with the Son.
Announcements & Updates
Pastor Matt’s Tuesday Bible Study – June 25
June 25th will mark the return of our Tuesday night Bible class! This time we will be studying service, and how we deal with and help those in need both in our community and in the world. Based on the book, When Helping Hurts, this will be a 6 week pastor led Bible study with both video and workbook components. As usual lots of good discussion as we look at these issues from a biblical and societal perspective. Hope to see you there!
VBS Snack Donations
Grab a description of snack items needed for VBS in the Narthex of the Worship Center for this year’s VBS Roar: Life is Wild, God is Good.
VBS Volunteer Training – June 2
VBS Volunteer Training is in the Community Center on Sunday, June 2nd at 12:30pm. All volunteers will need to attend this session if they missed previous session. All volunteers should already be registered at HCLM.org/VBS for the weeks that they are working prior to attending. For questions, email Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.
Adult Volunteers
Adult Volunteers needed to teach. Please email Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org for more information.
Crusader Preschool Camp Registration
Holy Cross Lake Mary Campus is holding the Crusader Preschool Camps for 3-6 years old Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00noon. Cost is $85.00 per week. Week One: June 24-27 “Adventures Around the World”. Week Two: July 8-11 “Art Camp”. Week Three: July 15-18 “Water Week” Register at thehcla.org/camps.
Middle School Summer Adventure Days Registration
Middle School Summer Adventure Days Registration is Open! Adventure awaits for our youth who will be in 6th-8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. Our first trip will be out to the beach at Ponce Inlet on July 10th and our second trip will be to the Little Wekiva River for canoeing
on July 31st. Registration is required – hclm.org/youth
~Each day costs $25/youth
~Sandwich lunch on the trip and pizza dinner are included.
Baby Bottle Campaign
Thank you for taking a bottle. Please return all the bottles (even empties) to the church office by Friday, June 7th.
Position Opening
Lutheran Special Education Ministries in partnership with St. Luke’s Lutheran School, Oviedo, Florida is looking for a full-time resource room teacher. Applicants should have a valid Florida teaching license and a certification/endorsement in special education. Interested applicants looking for more information or wishing to submit a resume are asked to contact Richard Schumacher at (734) 748-5253 or email him at rschumacher@luthspec.org.
Sharing Center Family Volunteer Night – June 14th
When your family volunteers together, you build deep bonds with each other and with your community! It doesn’t take a lot of time to make a big difference. Volunteering helps better the lives of others while also helping your family members develop new skills, empathy for others, and a passion for giving back. The Sharing Center is kicking off their newest volunteer program to help the community on June 14th from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. A variety of age appropriate tasks will be offered the 2nd Friday of every month to families to help us meet our mission of preventing hunger and homelessness and offering families a way to give back and serve together. Children 5 years and older are welcome to serve with their parents or grandparents. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. To register email Patricia Shields at patricia.shields@thesharingcenter.org.
L Team News
Divine Dollies – June 4th
Join the ladies on June 4th at Outback Steak House located at 180 Hickman Drive Sanford, FL 32771 for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Laura Seelen (407-203-7291).
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – June 11th
Join the ladies on June 11th at Keke’s Breakfast Café located at 4225 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Lake Mary, FL 32746 at 11:30am for lunch. Call Ella Bieber (407-383-6471) to reserve spot.
Coffee with Friends – June 13th
All ladies are welcome to come and join us for our monthly Coffee with Friends at the Panera Bread across the street from the church from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Please mark your calendars to join us for some much needed relaxation and fellowship over a cup of coffee for our summer gatherings on June 13th and July 11th. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Jennison at jenn3275@bellsouth.net or Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
BUNCO – June 25th
Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, June 25th 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.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Colin McWhorter as we celebrate his Baptism at the 11:00 service
Don & Barb Rueh as they celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on June 3rd
From Laura Seelen – “Not only was May 11th my very first Birthday Party in nine decades, it was a total surprise! My heart overflows with gratitude for family and friends who helped celebrate this milestone. Cards were inadvertently removed from remembrances, but please know how much I appreciate the thoughtfulness. GOD TRULY IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!”
Prayers of Comfort
Dick Koel
Prayers of Remembrance
In Loving Memory of June Schreiber on her 86th birthday
Prayers of Healing
Hudson Curren (Phil Curren’s Grandson) 10 month-old in medically induced coma; prayers for healing and to find cause of seizures
Ron Frederickson (Phil & Lyn’s 50yrs Brother-in-law) diagnosed with cancer
Bob Shaffer for strength and recovery from illness
Judy McBride (friend of the Hench Family) hospitalized in NJ – pray for proper diagnosis and treatment for lesions on many organs in her body
Maxine Moore (John Fox’s Sister) for speedy recovery from illness
General Prayer
We pray today for our nation and our world. We ask that God would be with all of our leaders; we pray that He would bring peace to the world.
Prayers for Healing from Cancer
Barbara Bechtold
Robert Bowes
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Jack Cadden
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Joey DiFazio
Wayne Dose
Karin Duggins
Deb Fadool
Tosha Feldmann
Carla Ford
Michael Francis
Jerry Gross
Dana Grimes
Courtney Guenther
Dennis Halloran
Bob Hamilton
Todd Haynes
Steve Homan
Marlin Houser
Lynne Kramer
Al Laruffa
Lori Luedtke
Jean Mactye
Denise Melendez
Larry Miller
Desmond Niburg
Dan Olson
Irmgard Pommerening
Sue Puglisi
Martin Rodriguez
Karen Schlue
Gary Starkweather
Cash Register
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)