Sermon Series: Faith In Action
Proverbs 8:11-22, Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 10:30-37
Sermon Series – Faith In Action
Join us for our current sermon series, Faith in Action. Each week we will be looking at ways we can live out our faith and how we are already working with our community partners to make a difference!
Voters’ Meeting on November 4th –
2:00pm at Lake Mary Campus
Agenda
Opening Prayer
Approval of Minutes from May 2018 Voters’ Meeting
Operations Report
Pastor’s Report
Updates from Department Heads
New Business – Nomination of LCMS Officers
Closing Prayer
Announcements & Updates
Revelation Bible Study
Join us as we continue to delve into one of the most interesting and misunderstood books in all the New Testament: Revelation. Is the Rapture real? Will there be Judgment for Christians? Who is the Antichrist? Join us every Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Communion Assistants
Are you looking for a way to serve and use your gifts in the church? We are looking for men and women to be Communion Assistants! It is a great way to serve, to have an even deeper part in the worship service and to get to know your fellow members of Holy Cross. Contact Sue Moffitt at smoffitt@hclm.org for more information.
Thanksgiving Baskets
We’re at the end of our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP!!!! Financial donations have been received to cover about 3/4 of the $15 Publix gift cards. Also need: INSTANT MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY MIX, STUFFING MIX, CRANBERRIES, YAMS, VEGETABLES, JELLO/PUDDING, CAKE MIXES & CANNED FROSTING. Thanks so much for your donations so far. Donate at hclm.org/tg.
Prayer Teams Meeting – November 11th
The Prayer Teams will be meeting on Sunday, November 11th in the Community Center after the 11:00am service. Lunch will be served. Please let us know by RSVP to Debbie Ruehle at daruehle@yahoo.com by Tuesday, November 6th. We would like all Prayer Team members to participate.
Holy Land Carvings – November 4th
“Bethlehem Christian Families” from the Holy Land will be here on November 4th to sell Olive Wood Carvings to help Christian families.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF)
LCEF is launching a special promotion for its 40th birthday. This is a limited time offer. Look for flyer in the Narthex for details of this offer.
Basketball Season
Basketball Season is here and Sign up is now available! Thanksgiving Camp is now available for registration. November 17th 9:00am -12:00pm. Funds goes toward providing families meals to eat for Thanksgiving.
https://registration.upward.org/UPW67888 – (Basketball League)
https://www.seminoleleagues.com/
https://registration.upward.org/UPW67816/add – (Thanksgiving Camp)
Scholastic Book Fair – November 4th
Scholastic Book Fair is here at Holy Cross Lake Mary November 1st-7th. On Sunday, November 4th, the Book Fair will be open to the congregation for all three services. The books are geared towards preschool aged children. Clifford the Big Red Dog will be stopping by Kids Church Nursery and Preschool classes in the downstairs class rooms. Please stop by and pick up a book to support early learning in reading.
L Team News
Divine Dollies – November 6th
Join the ladies on November 6th at Greek Village (3697 Lake Emma Road Lake Mary, FL 32746) for lunch at 11:30am. To make reservations call Phyllis Crocker (407-322-8101).
Real Men of Jesus – November 8th
Come to our next meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 6:30pm with location to be determined. For info: Chris Kutcher (ckutcher@hclm.org).
Coffee with Friends – November 8th
Come to Panera Bread on Sun Drive for coffee and girl-talk with your friends from church. We’ll be there on Thursday, November 8th at 7:00pm for an hour of fun and relaxation. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Shyrock at ssshyrock@yahoo.com.
Second Tuesday Lunch Bunch – November 13th
Join the ladies on November 13th at Austin’s Buffet & Bakery located at 2300 W SR434 Longwood, FL 32779 at 11:30am for lunch. Call Joanne Hench (407-322-6004) to make reservation.
JOY – November 30th
JOY (just older youth) is a social group for 50+ adults. In November we will attend the free Christmas program at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo on November 30th at 7:00pm. Due to the large attendance and varying times of arrival, we will not try to sit together. Please arrive early in order to get a seat. We’d love to have you join us to start the Holiday season with this beautiful musical celebration of our Savior’s birth. For information about JOY contact Denny McCombs at 317-919-7969 or at lindenmc@gmail.com.
Save the Date – Christmas Tea – December 6th
Come to the annual Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 6th at 6:30pm, more information to follow. Sponsored by LWML.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Craig Hench as he celebrates his birthday on November 6th
Justin McCarty as we celebrate his wedding on Friday, November 2nd
Belinda Ruud for successful back surgery on October 18th, for continued recovery
Prayers of Healing
Rhonda Shields (Deb Sisco’s Sister) healing from bacterial kidney infection, blood infection and leg ulcer
Rick Underwood (Doris Underwood’s Son) continued healing and restoration from heart surgery
Bud Burgess find source and treatment plan for wide-spread pain
Becky Burrell (Mistee Grunklee’s Cousin) prayers for healing from cancer and that the doctors will find the origin of the cancer
Joseph P. had complicated surgery on Thursday; prayers for full recovery
Lourdes Lecour recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis – pray for appropriate treatment and relief from pain
General Prayer
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.
Prayers for Healing from Cancer
Laurie Adami
Barbara Bechtold
Robert Bowes
Karen Brett
Texann Buck
Becky Burrell
Jack Cadden
Kathy Carr
Theresa Ciullo
Andrea Clark
Karen Dunn
Wendy Eisenhower
Joey DiFazio
Jamie Fabozzi
Tosha Feldmann
Al Follett
Carla Ford
Kathi Grages
Dana Grimes
Dennis Halloran
Rileigh Hanson
Martha Herring
Steve Homan
Marlin Houser
Jessie Howe
Kevin Kittelson
Lynne Kramer
Al Laruffa
Lori Luedtke
Jean Mactye
Desmond Niburg
Dan Olson
Hal Penley Sr
Irmgard Pommerening
Sue Puglisi
Jody Santopietro
Karen Schlue
Nancy Taggart
Deanne Tanner
Will Thompson
Lindsey Williams
“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)