Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Clothing Drive
There will be a clothing drive on Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the church pavilion. The drive is sponsored by Via of the Lehigh Valley to help raise money to support programs for children and adults with disabilities living in our community. Please fill your bags with unwanted clothing, shoes, linens, purses, etc. (nothing breakable). For larger items, such as furniture, please call 610-866-6776.
Grief Group - "Journeys Through Grief"
Lutheran Congregational Services will be sponsoring a group for those who are grieving. The six sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. April 12 through May 24 at the church. There is no fee to participate. Brochures and registration forms are available in the literature rack located in the Narthex.
Spring Clean-up Day
Roll up your sleeves and bring your work gloves, rakes and gardening tools as we spend the day giving our church a fresh new look for spring! On Saturday, April 17 from 8:00 a.m.-Noon we will be "sprucing up" both inside and outside the church. If you have a pick-up truck or trailer we could use that day to haul things away,please bring it along! Hope o see you all there!
April Youth News
Kool Kidz 4 Christ Food Drive
From Easter, April 4 through Mother's Day, May 9, Kool Kidz 4 Christ will be holding a food drive to benefit the Nazareth Area Food Bank. We would appreciate if everyone could bring at least one item to donate. You may place your items in the box located in the Narthex. Some possible ideas would be canned items, boxed items, and any other non-perishable items. Thank you for your help!
April's Lunch 'N' Learn
This session will be held on April 25, and is entitled "The Sacraments : Baptism and Holy Communion." It will begin at Noon in the Fellowship Hall with pizza for lunch. The class will end at 1:30 p.m. To sign up for pizza RSVP by calling the Church Office (610-759-7363) or email (holycross1975@aol.com) by the Saturday night before and leave a message. Please keep in mind that we always need an adult volunteer to be the "pizza runner;" so let Pastor John know if you can help in this role!
Koinonia Work Day - May 22, 2010
Camp Koinonia is having a work day on May 22, 2010. This is a great opportunity for the youth to help the camp with some maintenance work and have some fun and fellowship for the day. This year we will be going for the weekend and staying in the Lakeside cabin. Space is limited to 12 people (3 chaperones and 9 youth). We will be leaving Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and returning on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The work day is from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cost will be $35 per person. Sign-ups are no later than May 2 and are on a first come first serve basis. Contact Terry Grube to sign-up or with questions.
Wildwood Youth Retreat - June 16-18, 2010
The youth have requested a return to Wildwood, N.J. once again for their Summer Retreat. Reservations have been made at the Luther Inn for 28 beds. Commitments from youth and chaperones are needed. We want to get a list of participating youth no later than May 16. Sign-ups will be secured with a $40 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $75 per person. We look forward to another great retreat! Contact Terry DeGroot with any questions.
From Easter, April 4 through Mother's Day, May 9, Kool Kidz 4 Christ will be holding a food drive to benefit the Nazareth Area Food Bank. We would appreciate if everyone could bring at least one item to donate. You may place your items in the box located in the Narthex. Some possible ideas would be canned items, boxed items, and any other non-perishable items. Thank you for your help!
April's Lunch 'N' Learn
This session will be held on April 25, and is entitled "The Sacraments : Baptism and Holy Communion." It will begin at Noon in the Fellowship Hall with pizza for lunch. The class will end at 1:30 p.m. To sign up for pizza RSVP by calling the Church Office (610-759-7363) or email (holycross1975@aol.com) by the Saturday night before and leave a message. Please keep in mind that we always need an adult volunteer to be the "pizza runner;" so let Pastor John know if you can help in this role!
Koinonia Work Day - May 22, 2010
Camp Koinonia is having a work day on May 22, 2010. This is a great opportunity for the youth to help the camp with some maintenance work and have some fun and fellowship for the day. This year we will be going for the weekend and staying in the Lakeside cabin. Space is limited to 12 people (3 chaperones and 9 youth). We will be leaving Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and returning on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The work day is from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cost will be $35 per person. Sign-ups are no later than May 2 and are on a first come first serve basis. Contact Terry Grube to sign-up or with questions.
Wildwood Youth Retreat - June 16-18, 2010
The youth have requested a return to Wildwood, N.J. once again for their Summer Retreat. Reservations have been made at the Luther Inn for 28 beds. Commitments from youth and chaperones are needed. We want to get a list of participating youth no later than May 16. Sign-ups will be secured with a $40 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $75 per person. We look forward to another great retreat! Contact Terry DeGroot with any questions.
World Hunger Coin Boxes
Don't forget to bring in your World Hunger coin boxes beginning Easter Sunday, April 4. We will continue to collect them throughout the months of April and May. Thanks for caring!
Worship in April
April 1 - Maundy Thursday / Holy Communion
We will gather for worship to commemorate the betrayal of our Lord which led to his death on the Cross. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. Please join us on this night of remembrance!
April 2 - Good Friday / Tenebrae Service
The death of our Lord will be recalled during Tenebrae - A service of Darkness. This quiet and reverent time of worship includes Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and a time for personal meditation. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. A briefer version will be held at Noon. Join us on this most solemn day as we recall the agonizing suffering our Lord endured upon the cross on Calvary's hill. It was this ultimate sacrifice of the Son of God's life that brings to all people of faith the hope and promise of Life Eternal in the Kingdom of God.
April 4 - Easter Sunday / The Resurrection of our Lord
"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." So, the Psalmist declares. God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death "by hanging him on a tree." Alleluia! God allows Jesus to appear "to us who were chosen by God as witnesses" in Holy Baptism and invited us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia! Please join us in the celebration of Christ's rising from death and the tomb! Holy Communion will be celebrated at all Service times - 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
April 11 - The Second Sunday of Easter
In spite of all we have heard and all that we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus' victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the Lord Jesus will return to us again an again offering us his peace. Please join our on-going celebration of the Lord's Resurrection!
April 18 - The Third Sunday of Easter / Holy Communion
The disciples make a big splash and breakfast with the risen Jesus in the Gospel for today. Wading in the water (remembering our Baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating the Holy Communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us, with Peter, again and again - Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to others. We will celebrate Holy Communion at 8:00, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
April 25 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those "who have come out of the great ordeal" in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever".
We will gather for worship to commemorate the betrayal of our Lord which led to his death on the Cross. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. Please join us on this night of remembrance!
April 2 - Good Friday / Tenebrae Service
The death of our Lord will be recalled during Tenebrae - A service of Darkness. This quiet and reverent time of worship includes Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, and a time for personal meditation. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. A briefer version will be held at Noon. Join us on this most solemn day as we recall the agonizing suffering our Lord endured upon the cross on Calvary's hill. It was this ultimate sacrifice of the Son of God's life that brings to all people of faith the hope and promise of Life Eternal in the Kingdom of God.
April 4 - Easter Sunday / The Resurrection of our Lord
"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." So, the Psalmist declares. God has indeed raised from the dead the one who was put to death "by hanging him on a tree." Alleluia! God allows Jesus to appear "to us who were chosen by God as witnesses" in Holy Baptism and invited us to eat and drink at the table of the risen Christ. Alleluia! Please join us in the celebration of Christ's rising from death and the tomb! Holy Communion will be celebrated at all Service times - 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
April 11 - The Second Sunday of Easter
In spite of all we have heard and all that we have seen, it is often hard to believe. Because it is hard to believe, we will invest ourselves in the Easter mystery for fifty days (a week of weeks). Because it is hard to believe, John the evangelist will provide sign after sign celebrating Jesus' victory over death. Because it is hard to believe, the Lord Jesus will return to us again an again offering us his peace. Please join our on-going celebration of the Lord's Resurrection!
April 18 - The Third Sunday of Easter / Holy Communion
The disciples make a big splash and breakfast with the risen Jesus in the Gospel for today. Wading in the water (remembering our Baptism) and eating with Jesus (celebrating the Holy Communion) is our weekly encounter with the risen Christ. Jesus asks us, with Peter, again and again - Do you love me? And Jesus invites us, again and again, to follow him, bringing the Easter life to others. We will celebrate Holy Communion at 8:00, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
April 25 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those "who have come out of the great ordeal" in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever".
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. for all ages. Donations of hard-boiled dyed eggs would be appreciated. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Eggs can be brought to the church anytime the week before the hunt and placed in the kitchen refrigerator.
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