The theme for the May 23 LUNCH 'N' LEARN is "The Story of Holy Cross". The session will begin with pizza being served at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. To sign up you must RSVP by email to Pastor John (prjohnkunkel@aol.com) or by calling the office (610-759-7363) by Saturday night and leaving a message! Remember, we need an adult volunteer to be the "pizza runner", please let Pastor John know if you can help in this role!
Please check the April Youth News for information about the upcoming Koinonia Work Day and Wildwood Retreat.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
March Youth News
March's LUNCH 'N' LEARN is entitled "Redemption and Salvation." The session is set for March 28. 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 email to the Church Office (holycr1975@aol.com) or call the Office (610-759-6383) by Saturday night and leave a message! Please keep in mind we always need an adult volunteer to be the "pizza runner", so let Pastor John know if you can help in this role!
Monday, February 1, 2010
YOUTH NEWS
KOOL KIDZ 4 CHRIST
That is the name of the new youth group for students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades. They held their first meeting on Sunday, January 10. Twelve students participated in brainstorming future activities that include serving the community, social activities, and fund raising endeavors. Please check the Sunday bulletins for upcoming activities. If you have questions or seek more information, please contact Christa Browne, Carol Filchner, or Amanda and Jeremy Shuler.
KOINONIA YOUTH RETREAT - February 26 - 28
Our youth have requested a return to Koinonia for our annual winter retreat. Reservations have been made for the Trail Building for up to 36 beds. Hope for plenty of cold weather and snow so we can go tubing, skating , and hiking on the lake. Make sure to bring winter clothing and boots as well as a sleeping bag and pillow. Pastor John will be joining us for the fun and some spiritual growth and fellowship. We will be departing Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening with a stop for dinner along the way. We will return on Sunday afternoon around 3:00 p.m.
Commitments form youth (grades 6 through 12) and chaperons are needed. We need a list of participating youth no later than February 7th. Friends are welcome if you wish to bring someone along. Sing-ups will be secured with a $20 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $45 per person; the second sibling is $22.50. To sign up a Retreat Health and Permission form must be returned along with your deposit.
We look forward to another great retreat! If you want to go on the retreat and are financially unable to do so, please see Pastor John in confidencefor scholarship assistance. Please contact Terry DeGroot with any question.
FEBRUARY LUNCH N' LEARN
"Mission and Ministry" is the Lunch n' Learn theme set for February 21. Pizza will be served at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. To sign up you must RSVP by email to Pastor John or call the Office by Saturday night and leave a message. Looking forward to seeing you there!
That is the name of the new youth group for students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades. They held their first meeting on Sunday, January 10. Twelve students participated in brainstorming future activities that include serving the community, social activities, and fund raising endeavors. Please check the Sunday bulletins for upcoming activities. If you have questions or seek more information, please contact Christa Browne, Carol Filchner, or Amanda and Jeremy Shuler.
KOINONIA YOUTH RETREAT - February 26 - 28
Our youth have requested a return to Koinonia for our annual winter retreat. Reservations have been made for the Trail Building for up to 36 beds. Hope for plenty of cold weather and snow so we can go tubing, skating , and hiking on the lake. Make sure to bring winter clothing and boots as well as a sleeping bag and pillow. Pastor John will be joining us for the fun and some spiritual growth and fellowship. We will be departing Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Friday evening with a stop for dinner along the way. We will return on Sunday afternoon around 3:00 p.m.
Commitments form youth (grades 6 through 12) and chaperons are needed. We need a list of participating youth no later than February 7th. Friends are welcome if you wish to bring someone along. Sing-ups will be secured with a $20 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $45 per person; the second sibling is $22.50. To sign up a Retreat Health and Permission form must be returned along with your deposit.
We look forward to another great retreat! If you want to go on the retreat and are financially unable to do so, please see Pastor John in confidencefor scholarship assistance. Please contact Terry DeGroot with any question.
FEBRUARY LUNCH N' LEARN
"Mission and Ministry" is the Lunch n' Learn theme set for February 21. Pizza will be served at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. To sign up you must RSVP by email to Pastor John or call the Office by Saturday night and leave a message. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Spring and summer youth events
Koinonia Work Day -- May 16, 2009
This is a great opportunity for our youth to help the camp and fellowship for the day. We will be leaving Holy Cross at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. The camp will provide breakfast. The work day goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch at noon, also provided by the camp. There will be free time after 3 p.m. until dinner at 6 p.m. We will leave Koinonia at 7 p.m. and arrive at Holy Cross around 9 p.m.
We will need chaperones to transport the youth to Koinonia. Please contact Terry DeGroot for signups and any questions.
Wildwood Youth Retreat -- July 17-19, 2009
Our youth will have a summer retreat once again in Wildwood, NJ. Reservations have been made at the Luther Inn for 28 beds. Commitments from youth and chaperones are needed. We need a list of participating youth no later than May 17. The list is filling up quickly.
Signups will be secured with a $40 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $75 per person; the second sibling is $37.50 (half price). We look forward to another great retreat!
For both events, please contact Terry DeGroot for signups and any questions.
This is a great opportunity for our youth to help the camp and fellowship for the day. We will be leaving Holy Cross at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. The camp will provide breakfast. The work day goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch at noon, also provided by the camp. There will be free time after 3 p.m. until dinner at 6 p.m. We will leave Koinonia at 7 p.m. and arrive at Holy Cross around 9 p.m.
We will need chaperones to transport the youth to Koinonia. Please contact Terry DeGroot for signups and any questions.
Wildwood Youth Retreat -- July 17-19, 2009
Our youth will have a summer retreat once again in Wildwood, NJ. Reservations have been made at the Luther Inn for 28 beds. Commitments from youth and chaperones are needed. We need a list of participating youth no later than May 17. The list is filling up quickly.
Signups will be secured with a $40 deposit per family. The total fee for the retreat is $75 per person; the second sibling is $37.50 (half price). We look forward to another great retreat!
For both events, please contact Terry DeGroot for signups and any questions.
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