New Sermon Series: Under the Sun
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27, John 16:23-33
New Sermon Series
Today, we start our new 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
Voters’ Meeting on May 26th – 2:00pm at Lake Mary
Agenda
Opening Prayer
Approval of Minutes from November 2018 Voters’ Meeting
Financial Report
Reporting the Adopted Budget
Elections from Nominating Committee
Closing Prayer
Church Office Closed – May 27th
Church office will be closed on May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.
NO MONDAY NIGHT SERVICE – May 27th
Family Serve Grace and Grits – May 29th
Join us as we serve meals to those in Sanford that are in need. Families of all ages are available to come help. We will be cooking on Wednesday, May 29th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at Holy Cross and serving 5:45pm at First United Methodist Church at 419 S Park Ave, Sanford. Any questions please email ljackson@hclm.org.
VBS Volunteer Training Coming Up
There will be two VBS Volunteer Training sessions that will be held in the Community Center Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm and Sunday, June 2nd at 12:30pm. All volunteers will need to attend one of the two sessions. 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.
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.
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.
Financial Peace (FPU) – June 2nd
We are going to start up another FPU on June 2nd at 1:00pm at Holy Cross. The link to signup is: https://fpu.com/1089890.
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
BUNCO – May 28th
Bunco will not be meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30am but will resume on Tuesday, June 25th. See you then.
Last Thursday of the Month Dinner – May 30th
Join this group on Thursday, May 30th 5:30pm at Filomena’s Pizzeria located at 3590 US 17-92 Hwy. Lake Mary, FL 32746. Call with your reservation by May 29th to Joanne Hench (407-322-6004).
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.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Steven & Deborah Ruehle as they celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary on May 29th (Altar Flowers given by the Ruehle in honor of their Anniversary)
Sue Tannenbaum (Barb Cooley’s Sister) for healing, doing better and recovering well
Prayers of Comfort
Saundria Henderson
Prayers of Remembrance
That on this Memorial Day weekend we offer prayers of remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy.
Prayers of Healing
Maxine Moore (John Fox’s Sister) for speedy recovery from illness
Dick Koel (Art Koel’s son) give him strength, understanding and faith as he faces his final days battling cancer
Dee Young prayers for proper diagnosis and treatment
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)