Special Announcements
“The Story” – Week 3 Meeting November 28th
We are embarking on a journey of reading through God’s Word in the Book “The Story” together. “The Story” is a version of the NIV Bible arranged so that it can read straight through as a chronological narrative. The Bible Study is meeting on November 28th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. See you then!
No Monday, December 4th Service
2017 Christmas Service Times
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24th
9:30am – ONE Sunday Morning Worship Service with Communion
Kids Church will not be meeting
5:00pm – “The Birthday of a King”
Family Christmas Service with Children’s Message
7:00pm – Candlelight Christmas Service
11:00pm – Traditional Candlelight Service with Communion
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25th
9:30am – Carols & Readings with Communion
Poinsettias for Christmas
If you would like to have a poinsettia placed on the altar in memory of a loved one or in honor of a loved one or event, please fill out the envelopes provided for you in the narthex. Each poinsettia is $7.00.
Submitting Prayer Requests & To Volunteer
Prayer@hclm.org is set up for those times when you or someone you know is in need of prayer. You can send a quick email anytime to request prayer and it will be received by a Pastor or our prayer team to have a whole army of people praying for you by the end of the day.
Volunteer@hclm.org if you see need or if you yourself want to volunteer with something going on in the church.
L Team News
Advent L-Team Kick-Off – November 29th
What a better way to get into the Christmas Spirit than to learn more about the Advent season. Bring the family to join Pastor Matt, Wednesday, November 29th in the Community Room from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Contact Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.
Book Club – November 27th
Join the Book Club on Monday, November 27th at 7:00pm for discussion of “Life from Scratch” by Sasha Martin led by Kathy Sinninger.
BUNCO – November 28th
Come fellowship and have FUN on Tuesday, November 28th at 11:30am with brown bag lunch, games start at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Prizes awarded with bagged white elephant items provided by the players.
LWML – Bible Study – Wednesday, November 29th
Please join us for Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall (November 29th at 6:30pm). LWML have moved their monthly Bible Study meetings to the 4th Wednesdays. Contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Holiday Happening – December 5th
The “Divine Dollies” will gather on Tuesday, December 5th, 11:30 a.m., in the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish HOLIDAY HAPPENING! Along with your appetite, just bring a food item to share and a donation for “Pet Rescue by Judy.” Needs include nail clippers for kittens, canned puppy food, premium kitten food, toys for cats & dogs, Martingale dog collars.
Real Men of Jesus – December 14th
Calling all men, high school and up, who seek a deeper community connection with other men. Come join us on December 14th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
General Announcements
Christmas Decorations – December 2nd
Christmas trees, lights, wreaths: We must be talking about decorating the Worship Center and Fellowship Hall for Christmas. Church Decorating will be held on Saturday, December 2nd starts at 9:00am. See you there!
Parents Night Out – December 8th
Need time for a date or holiday shopping? You’re in luck! Friday, December, 8th, Holy Cross Student Ministry will be hosting Parents Night Out! From 5:30p-8:30p, the kids will have cheese pizza dinner, watch a movie, play games, and do crafts all for $15 per kid! Potty Trained Pre-School-5th graders are welcome. Go to www.hclm.org/PNO to register. Any questions email Lara Jackson at ljackson@hclm.org.
Greeters & Hospitality Needed
Greeters and hospitality people needed for “The Birthday of a King” at the 5:00pm Christmas Eve Service. If you would be willing to help, please contact Lisa Mangus at lmangus@thehcla.org.
High Tea on December 13th
You are invited to the 3rd Annual Christmas Tea, hosted by LWML to be held on Wednesday, December 13th at 6pm. We will be serving a High Tea, with scones, finger sandwiches and a sweet. Please bring your favorite teacup and dessert plate to use and a wrapped ornament for the gift exchange. A $5 donation is requested to cover costs. RSVP by December 10th to ssshyrock@yahoo.com with the number in your party attending to reserve your spot. Ladies of all ages are welcome.
Volunteer Build Day with Habitat – December 2nd
We have another painting day. Register at hclm.org/reformation500.
Teacher Needed
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is in search of a 4th grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher to start in December through the rest of the school year. We are looking for a Christ centered individual who holds or can easily qualify for their Florida Teacher’s certificate. If you are interested or know someone please send an email to the Elementary Principal Mr. Sinninger at rsinninger@thehcla.org.
Job Opening – HCLA
A part-time position is available at our Preschool Lake Mary Campus for an Aide. No experience necessary. A love of children and a flexible disposition required. Contact Lisa Mangus at lmangus@thehcla or call 407-936-3636 ext. 2 if interested.
Seminole Leagues Youth Basketball
Seminole Leagues Youth Basketball Program Registering Now-Makes a Great Christmas Gift Grandparents!!! Holy Cross Upper Campus is excited to host another winter basketball program! Whether your K4-5th grade student is a beginner, intermediate, or skilled player, Seminole Leagues is for you! The cost for the 8 week season is only $100 (includes uniform). Please don’t delay in signing up evaluations will be done on December 9th and the 16th. We will start the season on January 13th. Please go to seminoleleagues.com for more information and to register today!
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Hetty Lou Horn (Chris Kutcher’s Grandmother) cancer free
Raelynn Fisher as we celebrate her Baptism at the 9:30 service
Elena Seosankar as she celebrates her 10th birthday
Sarita Basdeo as she celebrates her 40th birthday
Prayers of Healing
Daisy Gartner (Mistee Grunklee’s Friend) undergoing chemotherapy for treatment of cancer; prayers for cure and comfort during this time
Richard Shulsted for healing from exposure to chemicals
Walter Nyblade unresponsive after surgery for tumor behind his eye; prayers for him and his parents (caregivers)
Achmad prayers for proper diagnosis and treatment
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
Robert Bowes
Jack Cadden
Ivan Cintron
Lucy Clark
Diane Culpepper
Jamie Fabozzi
Daisy Gartner
Roger Hart Jr
Michael Horn
Marlin Houser
Jessie Howe
Pastor Randall James
Kevin Kittelson
Al Laruffa
Lori Luedtke
Cathy Maisonet
Dennis McGavock
Janice Miller
Desmond Niburg
Nicole O’Grady
Dan Olson
Jessica Quintana
Lori Rockey
Karen Schlue
Will Thompson
Charlie Willis
Richard Wilton
Marg Winsauer
“O Lord, I will honor and praise your name. For you are my God.“ Isaiah 25:1
Sunday Services at 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am in the Worship Center
Monday Service at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall
Pastor Matt Wallis (mwallis@hclm.org)
Pastor Chris Johnson (chrisj@hclm.org)
Executive Pastor CFLCN: Pastor Paul Hoyer (paul@hclm.org)