April 2012 CrossFormation Newsletter

Information and invitation to guide you in your faith journey

One of the goals for the Adult Education Team for2012 is to inform the congregation as to events across the SD Synod of the ELCA.

The South Dakota Synod is one of the sixty-five (65)synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, a church so deeply and confidently rooted in the Gospel ofGod’s grace that we are free to give our lives joyfully inwitness and service.

Our Vision: “That All May Be Fed”Nurtured in Word and Sacrament, God sends us to

become a joyful sign of God’s abundant blessing as we:

� proclaim the Good News of Jesus to every hungering soul,

� share compassion with all who suffer, and

� feed all whose bodies lack nourishment.

There are opportunities for you to get involved inSynod-related activities, including:

� Mission Interpreter Training. Saturday, April21 (9:00am – 12:00pm), Scandia LutheranChurch, Centerville. A Mission Interpreteris someone who shares stories and messagesabout ministries of your congregation, thesynod, and the ELCA in ways that thank, inform, teach, inspire, connect, and inviteeach person to grow in their relationshipwith Jesus Christ and in their giving of time,talents, and resources to do God’s work.

� Stewardship Workshops. Sunday, April 22(2:00pm), Hope Lutheran Church, SiouxFalls. At these workshops, participants willbenefit in the following ways:

� Gain a better understanding of how stewardship ministry can assist people withtheir faith in Jesus Christ.

� Learn and try out practical tools and ideasfor use in this year’s stewardship ministry.

� Discover how your stewardship ministry canbecome a way to renew the life of the wholecongregation.

� Catch a vision for what would happen in your congregation if, like the Macedonians,members “gave themselves first to God.”

� Be inspired by a gifted teacher of the churchand come home with new energy for the workof ministry.

� SD Synod Assembly. June 8–9, Our Savior’sLutheran Church, Sioux Falls.

� W/ELCA Synodical Convention. June 15–16,Lutheran Memorial Church, Pierre.

� Glocal (Global/Local) Mission Gathering. June 22–23, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,Sioux Falls. God’s work in mission always propels us to encounter the neighbor, particularly in the stranger, ELCA GlobalMission Gatherings equip us for God’s workin today’s global and local realities, as wellas their “glocal” intersections. What is mission? Who is the neighbor? Let’s considerthese questions together as they relate to ourmigrating and immigrating world. Come,join us for mission conversations around therealities of the world we live in today.

Workshops include (not limited to):� Cross-Generational Engagement

� Growing a Missional Congregation

� Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

� Mental Health Ministry: Developing aFaith.Net for diagnosed individuals and their families

� Mission 101

� Music and Mission

� Radical Hospitality

� Social Action

� Stewardship: Embracing the Gifts of Diversity

—— AAROUNDROUND THETHE SSYNODYNOD ——MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS LLUTHERANUTHERAN CCHURCHHURCH APRIL 2012

If you would like more information about these and other events in the SD Synod, visit the synod website at www.sdsynod.org or contact Angie Smith.

To learn more about the ELCA, go to www.elca.org.

is a monthly publication of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Deadline for the May 2012 issue is: Wednesday, April 18 by noon.

Pastoral StaffInterim Senior Pastor ................................................Dave JohnsonAssociate Pastor ......................................................Amy EisenmannAssociate in Ministry (AiM).........................................Angie SmithMinistry Directors & Support StaffAdministrative Assistant ..........................................Jennifer BeckAdult & Caring Ministries..................................Angie Smith, AiMChildren’s Ministry ...........................................................Amy CaubleCommunication Coordinator ....................................Tami MatsonFinance Coordinator ...................................................Mike DircksenMusic Ministries ............................................................Rachael FodePreschool Director .......................................................Tricia MurphyTechnical Coordinator .................................................Jason KlimesWebmaster.......................................................................Nick PoppensEnvironmental Specialists ...........................Tim Christopherson.............................................................Jerry & Donna ChristophersonMusic Coordinators........................Shawn Cable, Cheryl Ziegler....................................................................Sonia Bury & Anita RandallCircle of Prayer Leaders ..........................................Pam Dircksen,......................................................Joan Noerenberg, Donna Rearick,.....................................................................................Deb ThormodsgardVisitation Ministers..............................Dixie Buffington, Katie Harms,..........................................................................Joan Noerenberg, Nicole Sanderson,.......................................................Holli Stirling, Jeanine Thomas, & Julie ThomasMissionary Program ...................“Train Up A Child” Program in Cameroon2012 Church CouncilPresident .............................................................................Gayle WexlerVice President............................................................Rick CerkowniakSecretary .............................................................................Katie HarmsTreasurer ........................................................................Aaron Kvistero

Ministry Team Chair PersonsAdult Education ...........................................................................................Christian Education ...................................................................................Family Ministry ............................................................................................Fellowship ..................................................................Nicole SandersonHealth & Wellness.....Julie Hartmann & Robin KrommendykHospitality & Invitation ..............................................Marilyn HaperOutreach..........................................................................................................Personnel ........................................................................................................Preschool.............................................................................Kristin WilleyProperty ...................................................................................Paul SnazaStewardship ........................................................................Jim GeraetsWorship & Arts.............................................................Mark EricksonYouth .................................................................................................................HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1300 S. Sertoma Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57106WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

email: [email protected] Office ..............605-362-1947... Fax...605-362-1971Preschool & Extended-Care ................................605-951-1813Email...............................................INFO@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGPastor Dave Johnson [email protected] Amy Eisenmann [email protected] Smith, AiM............................ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGAmy Cauble ...........................................AMYC@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGRachael Fode ................................RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGTricia Murphy ..................................TRICIAM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGJason Klimes ....................................JASONK@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGNick Poppens ......................................NICKP@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGJennifer Beck...............................JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGTami Matson ......................................TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGMike Dircksen.................................FINANCE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

A complete Staff Directory is available on the website.Worship ServicesSaturday Celebration – Saturdays at 6:00pmClassic Celebration – Sundays at 8:00am

Hope & Praise Celebration – Sundays at 9:30 & 11:00amThe CrossFormation is the monthly newsletter of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD.

Distributed to members and others upon request.If you have material you wish to share,

please contact the church office, 362-1947.

Births...Estelle Rose Fideler (daughter of Sarah & Chris)...Molly Renee Gorman (daughter of Stacy & Eric)...Cason James Vanorny (son of Kaylee & Brian)Baptisms...Nathaniel Joseph Easter (son of Timothy & Sarah)...Myles Terry Heisinger (son of Jeremy & Stephanie)...Kayden Delano Lambertz-Morrison (son of Mardio & Jamie)...Rylee Marie Matzen (daughter of Nathan & Holly)Sympathy for the Families of...Richard Sorken, brother of LaverleAlma Weiss, granmother of Paul (Amanda) Creviston and

great-grandmother of Isabella & SophiaBeverly Wetrosky, grandmother of Amanda (Paul) Creviston and

great-grandmother of Isabella & SophiaEvelyn Witkop, mother of Carole (Mike) Bauer

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—— PA’PA’SS PPONDERINGSONDERINGS ——

LL IFEIFE TTRANSITIONSRANSITIONS

Be sure to contact the office to schedule a baptism, a wedding, or any event.#605-362-1947 or [email protected]

Do You Like to Walk?Know Someone Who Has Had

Breast Cancer?Pastor Amy & other members of Holy Cross

are participating in the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer3-mile walk, and we are wondering if anyone else

would like to walk with us.

The walk is in the morning of Saturday, May 12th.If you are interested in walking, let Pastor Amy know today!!!

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO LIFELIGHT?

Artist Eric Samuel Timm will be here at Holy Cross

on Wednesday, May 9th at 7:00pm

creating a cool work of art and to tell us his story.

This event is open to all ages...So bring your friends & your neighbors;

come see Eric Samuel Timm!

Early Bible StudiesWOMEN AT THEWELLPastor Amy & the ladies of this Bible Study invite you to join them Thursdays at 6:30am in theCoffee Shop at Holy Cross.

Friday GuysFriday GuysPastor Dave & the men

of this Bible Study invite you to join them at Fryin’ Pan on

41st St. every Friday at 6:30am.

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FFAITHAITH & F& FELLOWSHIPELLOWSHIP EEVENTSVENTSFFOODOOD TOTO Y YOUOU C COLLECTIONSOLLECTIONS

Items to be collected for the following months:~ ~ AprilApril ~~

—— Peanut Butter Peanut Butter ——~ May ~ May —— Tuna & Tuna Helper ~Tuna & Tuna Helper ~

Collection bins are now located in the hallway across from the Fellowship Hall.

Please contact Tami Matson([email protected])with any questions.

NNECESSITIESECESSITIES FORFOR NNEIGHBORSEIGHBORS: : Hosted by Peace Lutheran Church,

this is an offshoot of the MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, Holy Cross is accepting donations

of LAUNDRY DETERGENT to be distributed the 1st Sunday of each month at 3pm.

(ALL are welcome to help with distributions at PEACE!)(ALL are welcome to help with distributions at PEACE!)PPLEASELEASE CONSIDERCONSIDER DISTRIBUTINGDISTRIBUTING ATAT PPEACEEACE LLUTHERANUTHERAN CCHURCHHURCH ..

–– CCONTACTONTACT PPASTORASTOR AANNNN ((PASTORANNPASTORANN@@PEACELUTHERANPEACELUTHERAN ..COMCOM) ) ––

55 PLUSMeets Apr. 3 & 17 at 1:00pm. Everyone is invited for fun, games, and fellowship!

Fellowship & Studies at Holy Cross:

WWOMENOMEN ’’SS BB IBLEIBLE SSTUDYTUDYmeets April 11 & 25

in the Fireside Room at 1:00pm (2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month).

SAVING GRACE~ WOMEN’S AA GROUP ~

Mondays at 6:00pm in the Fireside room.For more information call: 359-7247.

WOMEN OF THE ELCA (W/ELCA) – APRIL 19We meet the 3rd Thursday (7:00pm) of each month in the Fireside Room.

We have a Bible study with a short business meeting & refreshments.The new Bible study is from the Christian Worker

Bible Study Series on the book of Genesis.Please complete chapters 5-8 for the April meeting.

Questions? Contact Twyla Sine (361-2992 or [email protected]).

All Women of the ELCA are members of W/ELCA!

If you have a community event that you would like to advertise, contact the office for approval to be posted in one of the Holy Cross publications.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY CROSS?Want to stay up-to-date

with events & opportunities?If you wish to receive the bi-weekly mass emails (Tuesdays & Fridays), please contact the church office with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

THE 2012 FLOWER CHART......can be found on the bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall, or you can contact Tami Matson (TAMIM�HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG).

Everyone is invited to honor or remember a loved one or special occasion by giving a flower or plant

to the church for a designated weekend.Simply sign up (print clearly), order theflowers, and have them delivered to theChurch Office by noon on the Friday

before your chosen weekend.In lieu of flowers, you may wish to give

a gift that lasts forever.Remember a loved one or special occasion

by giving to the Endowment Fund.Simply sign up on the bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall or contact Tami in the office (362-1947), make your donationto the “Endowment Fund,” & a candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

CHARIS Ministries and Project CAR Are Excited to Introduce a New Ministry/Service for People in the Sioux Falls Area:

“Healthy Rides”Available to those who need round-trip rides

to medical-related appointments within the Sioux Falls city limits.Contact Angie Smith to obtain an initial referral for this unique service.

If you would be interested in volunteering to give rides, contact Tami Matson for details.

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YYOUTHOUTH NNEWSEWSCalling All 9th–12th Graders:We have some fun stuff coming up just for you!!!

Wednesday Night Live...will start again on April 18.

Bring your friends for a chance to hang out in our newly painted Youth Zone.

On May 9th come & join the Confirmands, as we welcome

EERICRIC S SAMUELAMUEL T T IMMIMM

(The awesome artist

who has been at LifeLight!)

He will create some art for us, live...

It’s going to be awesome!!!

A t t e n t i o n , M i d d l e S c h o o l & H i g h S c h o o l Y o u t h :C h e c k o u t p a g e 8 f o r a m e s s a g e f r o m A m y C a u b l e !

Hey New Orleans Crew:Our next meeting will be

on Sunday, April 15th at Noon.We will hear final numbers forBBQ, Baskets & Bidding,

as well as make plans for ournext few upcoming fundraisers!Bring your dad’s favorite recipe, and we will make plans

for the Ultimate Dad Cook-Off!!!

CALLING ALL KIDS!!!Remember

the “alleluia” bu(erfly picturesyou colored & we shut in the box

at the beginning of Lent?

Come on Easter Sunday, April 8th

– 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 –to see that the alleluias

have broken loose!

Come to see if you can find the picture you colored

& celebrate with everyone elsethat Jesus has risen!

Hey, Confirmands!We are back in classes on April 18th.

Come & see your friends; learn about “The Parable of the Vineyard”!5th & 6th graders start at 5:30pm7th & 8th graders start at 6:30pm

Pizza will be served for $1/slice, starting at 5:00pm!

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

A huge thank you to all who helped with BBQ, Baskets & Bidding!

A special “thank you” to all the teams and individualswho participated and helped to make our yearly event such a success!!!

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Upcoming Milestone! Mark Your Calendar!

Have you gotten your driver’s license in the last year?

Are you learning to drive and have your permit?

We have a special gift for you!We will be meeting at 9:00am in the Youth Zone on Sunday, April 22nd, talking about safe driving, and then...AA BBLESSINGLESSING OFOF THETHE DDRIVERSRIVERS

...in the 9:30 worship service!If you are a new driver, let Pastor Amy know!

CCALLINGALLING AALLLL SSENIORSENIORS!!!!!!COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

We will be hosting you & your family for the

SENIORSENIOR BANQUETBANQUETon Saturday, April 21st at 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

MMARKARK YYOUROUR CCALENDARSALENDARS FORFOR TTHISHIS EEVENTVENT...then come join us in worship at 6:00pm

for a special sending prayer.

Please RSVP your attendance to Pastor Amy ([email protected]) for this special event.

MM ILESTONESILESTONES ATAT HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS

Thank You!!!Thank You!!Thank You!

A huge thanks to all who helped with theFirst Grade Communion

Milestone Events.If you want to see pictures of

the “Grape Stomping & Pottery,” “Breadmaking,” and Seder Meals...

Check out the bulletin board near the Sanctuary!!!

The Outreach Team Has A Service Opportunity:The Outreach Team Has A Service Opportunity:MMOBILEOBILE F FOODOOD P PANTRYANTRY

–– Thursday, April 26 (5:15-8:00pm) Thursday, April 26 (5:15-8:00pm) ––Where?Where? St. John Lutheran Church St. John Lutheran Church (1912 West 13th Street)(1912 West 13th Street)

How Many?How Many? We need 18-25 adult volunteers, including 4-6 at 4:30.We need 18-25 adult volunteers, including 4-6 at 4:30.Watch for the sign-up sheet at the kiosk this month!!!

Contact Tami Matson ([email protected]) for details or with questions.

YYOUROUR FFAMILYAMILY ......

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Christian Education RegistrationChristian Education RegistrationWeekend Is April 28Weekend Is April 28––29!29!

Registrations & volunteer sign-ups for Vacation Bible School and the 2012-13 Sunday School year will be taken

Saturday, April 28th (7–8pm) & Sunday, April 29th (8:30am–12:30pm) on a first-come, first-served basis.

Take a look at what’s happening at Holy Cross, you & your kids are going to love it!!!

Please Note: A new form needs to be filled out for each year.

Note: We’re mixing it up this year —Club Serve is going multi-generational!See Club Serve info on the next page...

All ages are based upon grade/class entering in Fall 2012 or by age by September 1, 2012.

SUNDAY SCHOOLQUICK REFERENCE

CLASS DATES TO KNOW:PPALMALM /P/PASSIONASSIONSSUNDAYUNDAY, A, APRILPRIL 1: 1:Sunday SchoolSunday Schoolclasses sing classes sing in worship:in worship:

9:30-classes sing at 9:30; 11- & Midweek-SS classes

sing at 11:00amALL families are invited to attend Sunday School with their children for

a multi-generational eventEEASTERASTER B BREAKREAK ::Wed., April 4Wed., April 4

No Midweek SS classesSun., April 8Sun., April 8

No Sunday School classes

FFAMILYAMILY W WORSHIPORSHIP ::Sat. & Sun., Sat. & Sun., April 28 & 29April 28 & 29

No Sunday School Classes (April 25);

No Midweek SS Classes (April 29)

Attend worship with your family!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) — JULY 29–AUGUST 2:FOR AGES 3 YEARS – 6TH GRADE (BASED ON AGE/GRADE ENTERING FALL 2012)

The evening program begins with a meal provided for families followed by an evening of Bible exploration

through a variety of hands-on activities, which include snacks, games, storytelling, & service projects.

Children are grouped based on age.SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION:

The Sunday School program uses the Rotation Model of Teaching, exploring one Bible story per month in a variety of ways:

cooking, science, drama, art, games, and Family Worship in the Sanctuary.

Offered Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.Confirmation is going to be an exciting new format

–stay tuned for more details!VBS & SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS:

If you have a love of children & desire to share your faith with others, the Christian Ed programs are for you!

There are variety of time commitments, skills, & age groups to work with.

Come & see where you fit by visiting the Sunday School rooms and/or the Christian Education Registration table.If you have any questions, call Amy Cauble today.

CLASS CLUB SERVE VBS SUNDAY SCHOOLAGE GROUP ALL Ages 4th–6th grade 2-years – 6th grade

DATE Beginning in May

Sun – Thurs July 29–Aug 2

Begins Aug 26Gathering Sunday

TIME– Varies –

Watch for moreinfo on website & publications

Pre–K6:15–7:15pm

1st–6th6:15–8:30pm

ALL Ages:Sundays 9:30amSundays 11:00amWeds. 5:30pm

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...Y...YOUROUR FFRIENDSRIENDS ......CLUB SERVECLUB SERVEIS GOINGIS GOING

MULTI-GENERATIONALMULTI-GENERATIONALALL Are Welcome to Join in the

Summertime Events to Love & Serve

Others!!!What is Club Serve?

Events for all ages that focus on servingour church, our community, and our world.

Who can attend?People of all ages are welcome.

Come & go for all events, or just attend one or two –

there will three events this summer.Children will need a care provider

with them this year.When is it?

Our first event is at the end of May – watch for more information in Holy Cross publications.

What do I need to do to participate?Sign up on the kiosk or email Amy Cauble

([email protected]); so we know who wants to join the fun.

Where?Events will be both at Holy Cross

and outside the building.NOTE: If you have any ideas of how we can serve others,

please contact Amy Cauble today.Past projects for children have included

cooking meals for Ronald McDonald House, growing a garden, and Adopt-A-Highway!

2-Year-Olds Can Attend Sunday School ~ Fall 2012 ~

At Baptism, we are called to nurture the faith ofeach child of God. As a church community, we arecalled to support one another in the faith-journey.One way to support & nurture one another is through Christian Education. Beginning August 2012,Holy Cross will extend the age range for Christian Education to two-year-olds.Parents, grandparents, & godparents are invited

to bring their favorite 2-year-old to Sunday School &stay for the activities. One teacher will lead the childand his/her caring adult through the age-appropriatemorning activities & free-play. Young children willlearn about the stories of the Bible & God’s love forthem for 1 hour each week.Children will follow the same yearly schedule as

3-yr-olds to 4th graders. Class times will be Sundaysat 9:30am & 11:00am and Wednesdays at 5:30pm,based on the number of registrations received. Contact Amy Cauble with questions, or if you wouldlike to lead a class.

Holy Cross Garden:GREEN THUMB

CLUBCan you share your gift

for gardening this summer?It’s warming up,

the time to plant is now...

Holy Cross has a wonderfully sunny location for a church & a garden!

Wouldn’t it be great to grow produce to share with others?

Let’s get a GREEN THUMB CLUBgrowing at Holy Cross.

If you like to garden & have a few extra hoursto help at Holy Cross,

sign up in the Narthex or contact Amy Cauble.A great opportunity for all ages!

Roles to fill:Planters Watering Attendants

Weeders Produce Picking DeliveryTime commitments to be determined by you!

HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSSGGARDENARDEN

GGREENREEN TTHUMBHUMBCCLUBLUB

— Summer Bible Camps 2012 —

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:There will be a Camp Meeting on Wednesday, May 16 (6:30pm) in the Fireside Room for everyone attending any Bible Camp this summer.Included will be forms, carpooling options, & payment information.Please note deadlines:

You can also visit their websites for schedules, registration forms, fees, & locations/directions:Lutherans Outdoors, SD (NeSoDak, Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch): www.losd.org

Shetek Lutheran Ministries, MN: www.shetek.org Inspiration Hills, IA: www.inspirationhills.org

...Y...YOUROUR FFAITHAITH

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CCHILDRENHILDREN ’’SS G GOODOOD F FRIDAYRIDAY W WORSHIPORSHIP S SERVICEERVICE—— April 6 at 3:00pm April 6 at 3:00pm ——

Taste the bread at the Last Supper, listen to the garden sounds in Gethsemane, wave palms as Jesus enters Jerusalem,

watch as Peter denies Jesus...Children, ages 2 to 102 years, will enjoy this interactive worship service

as we follow Jesus through his last week of life. The worship service is based on the Gospels, led by Pastor Amy,

and acted out by the Holy Cross youth.Mark Your Calendars to join us for this moving experience!

Lutherans Outdoors Camp “PAYMENT-IN-FULL” Deadlines:Klein Ranch Camp balances due May 27.Outlaw Ranch Camp balances due May 27.NeSoDak Camp balances due July 8.

Please make checks payable to Lutherans Outdoors and mail to:Lutherans Outdoors, 2001 S Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Shetek Lutheran Bible Camp “PAYMENT-IN-FULL” Deadlines:Register with $60 deposit; register early if you need a specific date.

Balance-in-Full due upon your arrival to camp.

Bible Camp is a faith-filled way to nurture your faith & meet new people.

Holy Cross would like to help you get there with CAMPERSHIP DOLLARS:Our goal is to provide $50 for mini-week campers

and $100 for full-week campers heading to any Lutherans Outdoors Bible Camp this summer.

To help us plan & prepare you for camp, please let us know if you are planning to attend – or even just interested in attending – by signing up in the Narthex today!

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GGROWINGROWING ALONGALONG THETHE JJOURNEYOURNEYAA P R I LP R I L AA D U L TD U L T EE D U C A T I O ND U C A T I O N

SundaySunday MorningsMornings atat 9:309:30 inin thethe FiresideFireside Room:Room:�April 1: “1 Corinthians” ~ On the first Sunday of every

month we will examine the correspondence from the apostlePaul to the early church in Corinth. This study examines some of the “big questions” the church faced, andthat we still face today. Study led by Julie Thomas.

�April 8: NO Classes ~ Easter Sunday.�April 15 & 29: “Place Theology,” ~ Led by Dr. AnnPederson, Augustana College. “This session is a theological road trip, one in which I explore how landscapesand geography are at the heart of my understanding of God’sincarnation in the world. It is no surprise to Christians that atthe center of the Incarnation is the person of Jesus Christ –God in flesh made manifest. But it might be a stretch for someChristians to imagine that the promise that God, The Word, has become flesh is not only in a person, but in a place –in the creation. This word, where we are in the here and now, is a manifestation of God’s commitment to be fully present in the places of our lives. My conviction is that the geographiesof our lives are as fully an expression of God’s incarnation inthe world as are the people and creatures with whom we sharethis world.”

�April 22: “A Journey through England & Scotland...in Pictures” ~ Led by Jim Reich. Jim shares stories andphotos of churches from a recent trip overseas.

SundaySunday MorningsMornings atat 9:309:30 inin RoomRoom W101:W101:NEW! “PNEW! “PARENTINGARENTING ININ FFAITHAITH !”!”

A series of conversation to empower parents:In April, the focus is on High School Youth.

These classes will be facilitated by Angie Smith.�April 1 & 8: NO Class ~ Join the class held in the Fireside

Room April 1st; NO Classes Easter Sunday (April 8th).� March 18: “High School: Decision-Making.” ~

Everything is a “life & death” issue for teens! Some use lessemotion and more logic; for other teens, it is the opposite. Parents just want their child to be happy. The life in makinggood decisions – and new life in forgiveness when we don’t.Learn how to help your youth make good decisions.

� March 18: “Surviving Your High School Student” ~Your high-school aged child is no longer a child, but not yet anadult. They still need a parent, but struggle with independence.They still need you, but in a different way. Discover how youcan support and still parent your youth.

�April 29: NO Class ~ Family Worship Weekend.

CHECK OUT THE HOLY CROSS LIBRARY!New books are being added every day, including your favorite authors & new titles:

� “Heaven Is for Real” � Philip Yancy

� “Family Faith Walks” �Max Lucado

� “Just Family Nights” � Janette Oke

� “Caring for Aging Parents” � Lori Wick

The library is in need of 4 gently used, comfy (not oversized) chairs and 2 floor lamps.

Please contact Angie Smith ([email protected]) if you can help in this way.

* Remember to save & turn in your CROSSROADS receipts: Holy Cross receives 5% off of the total amount spent toward the purchase of new books.

“Why I Am a Lutheran – Part 2: The Trinity”Spring Small GroupHoly Cross has the unique opportunity to experience a Luther Seminary course right here.

Starting April 11 (7:00–8:30pm), we will examine the Christian doctrine of the Trinity: One God, three persons, through our Lutheran lenses.

The course is taught by Dr. Steven Paulson, Professor of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. This is a six-week discussion, facilitated by Angie Smith.

If you wish to order Dr. Paulson’s book, “Lutheran Theology (T & T Clark, 2011), you may do so, however it is not a requirement for this class.

Please sign up at the kiosk or email Angie Smith at [email protected] information in the form of a handout is available at the Adult Ed bulletin board

(near the south-end restrooms) and online at www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org.

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MMUSICUSIC NNOTESOTESCALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MUSIC BULLETIN BOARD!

New Choir members are always welcome!9:30am Mus ic Leader9:30am Mus ic LeaderIf you don’t mind being silly in front of a bunch of 3-5-yr-olds, come to Holy Cross at 9:30am to lead our Sunday morning musical worship!

The kids will adore you – and they don’t care what you sound like!

The sillier the better!Contact Amy C, ([email protected])

if you are interested.

*Regular Meeting Times & Locations:*Regular Meeting Times & Locations:* See below for Lent season schedule.

Mustard Seeds (Pre-Kind) w/Andy S.6:30–7:00pm in the Band RoomTiny Tunes (1st–3rd) w/Jeff F.6:30–7:00pm in the Music Room

Half Notes (4th–6th) w/Rachael F.6:30–7:00pm in the Sanctuary

7th & 8th Praise Band w/Rachael F.6:00–6:30pm in the SanctuaryAdult Choir w/Rachael F.

7:00–8:00pm in the SanctuaryBell Choir w/Rachael F.

8:00–8:30pm in the Band Room

AA P R I LP R I L CC H O I RH O I R SS C H E D U L EC H E D U L E ::Palm/Passion Sunday (April 1):

** Sunday School Children (pre-4th) Sing **9:30-SS children sing during 9:30am service (meet at 9:45)

11-SS & Midweek SS children sing during 11am service (meet at 10:45)Bell Choir shares special music at 9:30am & 11:00am

~ Wednesday, April 4 ~ NO Choirs rehearse!

~ Wednesdays, April 11, 18 & 25 ~ All Choirs rehearse ~ Youth Choirs resume, & Adult & Bell Choirs at ‘regular’ times.

April 29:Adult & Bell Choirs share special music at 9:30am & 11:00am

Choir Registration for 2012-13Choir Registration for 2012-13

Opens April 28th & 29th!Opens April 28th & 29th!

Don’t forget to sign up to particpate in choirs

for the next school year.

Registration will be open before & after

worship services on the weekend of April 28th & 29th.

See you then!!!

Summer Musical — June 23 & 24:Summer will be here before you know it!

Sign up on the kiosk to participate in this year’s summer musical, which consists of

a week-long camp & 4 weekend performances during worship!

An audition is required – but don’t be scared!The audition is just so that we can place you in the best-fitting, most appropriate role...

Everyone who auditions will get a part!!!!!

Photo Gallery:Shrove “Fat” Tuesday

February 21st

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* * P* * P R E S C H OO LR E S C H OO L , E, E X T E N D E DX T E N D E D –– CC A R EA R E & C & C A M PA M P O O P E N I N G SP E N I N G S * ** *90% OF PR E SCHOOL OP EN INGS

FOR BOTH THE 2012 SUMMER CAMPS AND2012-13 SCHOOL Y EAR AR E F I L L ED !

I f you or someone you know i s in te res ted in l earn ing more about our Preschoo l Min i s t ry, o r wou ld l i ke to jo in , contac t Tr i c ia Murphy.

Enro l lment beg ins fo r ch i ldren 1 -year-o ld by September 1s t .

HHYYVVEEEE UUPDATESPDATES AAMOUNTMOUNT S SOLDOLD/E/EARNEDARNEDMMARCHARCH $ 4,450 / $ 222.50

2011-12 YTD TOTALS2011-12 YTD TOTALS $ 59,925 / $ 2,996.25

Contact Information:Tricia Murphy, DirectorHoly Cross Lutheran Preschool

1300 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106(605) 951-1813 [email protected]

HCLP would like to provide you with some important facts regardingthe ministry we provide to Holy Cross and the community!Did you know…

• HCLP serves 117 children currently� 50 are currently members of Holy Cross� 8 are frequent visitors of Holy Cross� 59 are members of another faith community

• Since 2004 many preschool families have become members• HCLP has 7 preschool options and 2 extended-care options

available• 90% of openings for 2012 – 2013 school year have already filled• HCLP employs 15 individuals who are blessed to be able reach

out and serve the children and families of Holy Cross and thecommunity.

• HCLP employees are responsible for cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, & the kitchen area when used.

• HCLP operates as self sufficient ministry, separate from the mainbudget of Holy Cross. (HCLP budget is available in the annual report each year.)

What does the income cover?� 77% - Payroll expenses� 15% - Meals (snack, lunch, paper products, & serving

items)� 4% - Janitor, office supplies, phone service, garbage,

insurance, and maintenance expense (reimbursed to HolyCross)

� 2% - Student Vacation/Sick Day & Less than full enrollment� 1.5% - Educational supplies (Over 75% of supplies are

donated by preschool families)� 0.5% - Special events, advertisement, & other expenses

Did you know continued...• January is when enrollment takes place for the upcoming school

year to begin in August� Priority is given to..

1. Current student/families enrolled2. Members of Holy Cross3. The community

• At both member and community enrollment for the 2012-2013school year, parents arrived at the church to reserve their place in line earlier than 4 A.M. Parents want Holy Cross to be the foundation of faith and education for their children. Holy Crossshould be proud and honored!

• HCLP furnishes its classrooms with all its own supplies and equipment by the work of volunteers; donations of supplies,books, & toys; money given specifically to the preschool; grantsand program purchases. Many of those items are then also available for other programs using the space when preschool isnot in session.

• ALL rooms utilized by the preschool are also utilized by other programs throughout the week.

� Sunday School� Confirmation Small Groups� Nursery� Child Care for Milestone Events

• HCLP is currently working on plans to relocate and update theplayground to provide children with a natural environment wherechildren can explore and discover while developing motor skills.(100% will be paid by the HCLP primarily from Hy-Vee card sales)

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool and Extended-Care began in 2004 as a ministry of Holy Cross. Over the years HCLP has grown and has touchedthe lives of over 400 children. For many, Holy Cross marks the beginningof their journey both in education and faith. Thank you for the support youprovide to Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool and Extended-Care Programs!

Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool & Extended-CareOUR MISSION… Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool and Extended-Care is committed to providing the children of Holy Cross

and the community with an educational, Christian-based preschool and extended-care program.”

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If you or a loved one is hospitalized – in any of the local hospitals –please contact the office.

If you would like a visit from one of the pastors, be sure to inform

the church office staff when you call.(In addition, members of the Visitation Team

are available Monday–Friday.)Please be sure that “HolyCross” is listed

in your patient information so that when phone calls are made to the hospitals,

the Visitation Team member(s) will know that you have been hospitalized.

““Circle of PrayerCircle of Prayer” “” “Prayers of the ChurchPrayers of the Church””If you have a prayer request that you wish to be shared with the confidential

“Circle of Prayer” or lifted up in the weekend’s “Prayers of the Church,” simply fill out a Prayer Request card located in the pews or call/email Angie Smith at the church office.

—— HH OLYOLY CC ROSSROSS “H“H EALTHCAREEALTHCARE II TEMSTEMS LL ENDINGENDING CC LOSETLOSET ——Thanks to your generous dona'ons, we have the following items:

3 walkers, 3 canes, 3 sets of crutches, 3 shower chairs, & several more items related to healthcare needs.

If you find yourself or a family member in need of one other these items, please contact the church.

Bibles & ELWs for the Chapel:Holy Cross is blessed to have a chapel space that can host a variety of events including (but not limited to): services of healing/prayer, private baptisms,

small weddings, prayer retreats, and leadership events.Beginning April 14 & 15, and continuing through the month of April,

members and friends of Holy Cross will have the opportunity to “purchase” Bibles & ELWs for the Chapel in memory or honor of a loved one.

The Bibles are similar to the ones in our pews – still NRSV but in a different color. The ELWs are the same as the one we currently use.

Cost: $13 for a Bible; $25 for an ELWMembers of the Worship & Arts Team will be present between services to assist you.

Woodworkers: If you would be willing to make a small cart on wheels to store these items,please contact Angie Smith for general specifications.

Do You Like to “Spin a Good Yarn”? Do You Have Yarn to Share?The 2012 Synod Assembly (June 8–9) will gather around the theme: “Wrapped in Christ’s Love.”

Throughout the Assembly the synod will reflect on how God has wrapped us in the love of Jesus Christ and how we are called to clothe ourselves with love.

Rev. Marlin Wangsness of St. Dysmas Prison Ministries is inviting congregations to collect and bring yarn to the Assembly as a donation to the knitting ministry.

The ministry donates handmade caps to those who need them.If you have yarn that you are willing to donate, please deposit them in the designated basket in the Narthex.

A Rose in Remembrance.

Holy Cross is placing a rose

to recognize the death of your loved one.If you experience a death in your family,

please contact the church office or Angie Smith.

Your loved one’s name will be listed in the Crosswalk 24/7,

and a red rose will be placed in front of the altar.

Spring into Fun:It’s a 5K Walk/Run!

Start training now for the 5K run/walk.June 10 at 12:00pm.

A prize will be awarded to the winner.Everyone will receive a bottle of water.Bring a friend! Walk as a family!!Set a goal to run your first 5K!!!

—— AA L T A RL T A R GG U I L DU I L D SS C H E D U L EC H E D U L E F O RF O R AA P R I LP R I L 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 ——Saturday at 6pm Sunday at 8am Sunday at 9:30am Sunday at 11am

March 31 & April 1 Sharon K Sharon E Kerri C Diane LMaundy Thurday, April 5 6:00pm – Coral O 7:30pm – Janet EEaster Sunday, April 8 6:30am – Sharon K Sharon E <open> Karen H

April 14 & 15 Sue E Diane L Donna L Janet EApril 22 — Coral O — —April 29 — Dianna T — —

BBEHINDEHIND THETHE SSCENESCENES

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� Members of the Circle of Prayer� Members of the Meal Team� Members of the Visitation Team for the March visits� March Adult Ed facilitators� Donations given to the HC Library� Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry�Writers of the Holy Cross Lenten devotionals� Everyone who helped with Pastor Amy’s 1-year

celebration� Adult & Bell Choir members for sharing your gifts of

special music during Midweek Lenten services andPalm/Passion Sunday

� Midweek Lenten Speakers for leading us in worship by sharing your memories & stories with the family ofHoly Cross:Shari Kvistero (Feb. 29); Anna Latza (Mar. 7); Steve Hurley (Mar. 14); Sonia Bury (Mar. 21); & Tom Cahill (Mar. 28)

�Women at the Well, Jan Walline, Cleila Wagner, Confirmation classes, & Wednesday Night Live youth forassisting with the creation of 100 kindergarten packetsfor Hayward Elementary School

� Julie Remmers, Sonia Bury, Cecile Beecroft, & SamiStrohm for assistance with Palm/Passion Sunday specialmusic with the Sunday School children

� Donation of Sunday School materials from the BBQ, Baskets & Bidding

� Youth actors & helpers for leading the Children’s GoodFriday worship service

� Eric Williams & John Maursetter for donating their time & expertise to fix the pulpit mic & other non-working micchannels in the front of the Sanctuary

� Bruce Falk for helping to promote the James Hersch concert

� Donna Lehman for making new mittens & hats for Hayward students

� Glen Haugan for the gift of a new Sanctuary keyboard(Roland RD-700NX)

� James Hersch for sharing your gift of music with HolyCross on March 24th

� Judy Anderson for creating hospital visitation bags� Kelly Moran for donating black Bell Choir performance

gloves� Murphy Cauble for creating movies & music for Sunday

School� Dear People of Holy Cross, Thank you for your recent & generous donation of items to our Necessitiesfor Neighbors ministry. This ministry continues to grow,and we are grateful for congregations like Holy Crossthat consistently partner in this distribution of hygieneitems. May God bless your church & the good thingsyou are doing in the Sioux Falls community!

Pastor Ann Rosendale, Peace Lutheran Church

�March musicians: Thank you to all of our wonderfulvolunteers for leading worship with the Day 6, Classic Gathering, and Hope & Praise groups duringworship in March, which included:Saturday Celebration (Day 6): David Missal, Bob Nelson, Ron Schaal, Robin Sjogren, & Danita Tegethoff;Classic Gathering: Sara Klawonn, Pam Strohm, Samantha Strohm, Jeffrey Thormodsgard, & Arlyn Thomas; Hope & Praise: Tim Easter, Mike Ehlers, Myra Koerner, Grant Mah, David Missal, Bob Nelson,Nick & Ronna Poppens, Ron Schaal, & Andy Schuster.

We are so grateful that you are part of the music teams at Holy Cross!

Sonia Bury, Becky Covert, & Anita Randall (Day 6); Cheryl Ziegler (Classic); Shawn Cable (Hope & Praise); and Rachael Fode, Director of Music Ministries

Some Thank You ’ sSome Thank You ’ s

We are grateful for the sharing of your time, talents, & treasures!

WWAYSAYS TOTO BBECOMEECOME IINVOLVEDNVOLVED ......

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Would you like to ensure that you receive an accurate record of your yearly giving

to/through Holy Cross?Be sure you are using your offering envelopes

(with your unique identification number) for our records.

Please contact the front office ([email protected])

if you need to be assigned a number and/or receive your offering envelopes!

Are you interested in becoming part of the Holy Cross family?Want to learn more about who we are, what we are about,

and how you can become involved?Join us on Saturday, May 5 at 10:00am.

Come & meet other folks that are new to Holy Cross too!If you are interested in attending this class, please sign up on the kiosk

or notify the church office so that we are sure to have enough materials prepared for everyone!

Please stay connected & complete a change-of-address form found in the pews.

You will be saving us money by reducing our return-postage fees!

MMOVINGOVING??

DDOO Y YOUOU P PREFERREFER E ELECTRONICLECTRONIC D DOCUMENTSOCUMENTS??You can ‘opt’ to have the monthly CROSSFORMATION newsletter

delivered to you via email or go online to view and/or download your own copy!Please let us know, and we can discontinue sending

your paper copy – which will save Holy Cross in postage fees!

Join a wonderfully dynamic & dedicated group of volunteers...The Assembly Team meets every month to put together

the CROSSFORMATION newsletter to be sent out to members & friends of Holy Cross.

There is no “set” commitment, you can come when you are able!If you’d like to be a part of this, please contact the office or show up

for the next meeting on Thursday, April 26 at 1:00pm.

PressPress Buttons,Buttons, HelpHelp ServeServeIf you have an interest in technology,

please don't hesitate to try becoming an AVI or Sound tech!

No experience is necessary —only a desire to help with worship services!

Contact the front office at [email protected] or call 362-1947.

Questions? Talk to Pastor Amy at 362-1947.

AVI Techs for AVI Techs for AAPRILPRILSaturday, Mar. 31 — Steve M. � Sunday, Apr. 1 — Ryan S.

� Maundy Thursday, April 5 at 6:00 & 7:30pm — Krystine V. �� Good Friday, April 22 at 7:00pm — __<open>__ �NO SNO SATURDAYATURDAY SSERVICEERVICE !! � Sunday, Apr. 8 — Tami M.

Saturday, Apr. 14 — Steve M. � Sunday, Apr. 15 — Tom B.Saturday, Apr. 21 — Scott H. � Sunday, Apr. 22 — Tom G.Saturday, Apr. 28 — Tami M. � Sunday, Apr. 29 — Kevin K.

Volunteers & Substitutes, remember to help each other out with trades & coverage!** Thanks to everyone for your help with worship services! **** Thanks to everyone for your help with worship services! **Are you interested in AVI? No experience is necessary!Are you interested in AVI? No experience is necessary!

Contact Tami in the office.Contact Tami in the office.

Sound TechsSound TechsApr. 1 – Corby K.Apr. 8 – Steve J.Apr. 15 – Jay D.Apr. 22 – Steve R.Apr. 29 – Steve R.* Thank You for your * Thank You for your

continuing faithful service! *continuing faithful service! *** P** P LEASELEASE CONTACTCONTACT OFFICEOFFICE IFIF YOUYOU CANCAN HELPHELP–– WWEE STILLSTILL NEEDNEED SSATURDAYATURDAY SSOUNDOUND TTECHECH ’’SS !!!!

SSUMMERUMMER II SS FFASTAST AA PPROACH INGPPROACH ING . . .. . .You may be planning on some vacation time away;

however, Holy Cross still has monthly utilities & other financial obligations each month.

Consider “Simply Giving” to make your offering weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly – a fast, easy, & reliable way to setup your giving

& a great way to maintain your household budget!You can register online (www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org with “donate online!” link),

or fill out & return the Simply Giving brochure from the kiosk.

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Are You 20-35? Looking for Something to Do?We are joining a new ministry in the area called:

“Marty’s Mug”They are a group of 20-35 year-olds that alternate gathering at coffee shops and places like

Granite City to meet new friends, talk about life, faith, and anything else you want to discuss.

Pastor Amy will be going whenever she can (so you will have a familiar face to look for!).

If you want more information, talk to Pastor Amy or check out their group on Facebook(“Marty’s Mug” in Sioux Falls).

The crew tends to meet on Tuesday nights & Saturday mornings...but all dates are announced on Facebook. Hope to see you there!

CCONSIDERONSIDER AA GG IFTIFT THATTHAT LLASTSASTS FFOREVEROREVER !!While there are many opportunities to fulfill the mission of Holy Cross Lutheran Church,

some opportunities call for monies not available from our regular giving to the Mission & Ministry or Building Mortgage & Maintenance Funds. Just a few examples of those are “Dollars for Scholars” or “Quilters” and “Prayer Shawl” ministries.

The Holy Cross EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT F FUNDUND allows the church to enhance the mission outreach and ministry of the congregation. The good news is that the funds given to the EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT F FUNDUND are perpetual funds,which means the principal is never spent! Only the earnings can be distributed. So when you give to the EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT F FUNDUND, your monies continues to support the mission and ministry of Holy Cross FOREVER.FOREVER.

To give to the EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT F FUNDUND, just specify “EENDOWMENTNDOWMENT F FUNDUND”

under “Other” option on your offering envelope.

THRIVENT “CHOICE DOLLARS”Can Be Directed to Holy Cross!For those who own any Thrivent products (e.g., insurance, annuities, & more), you are invited to pick up a flyer from the kiosk or visit WWW.THRIVENT.COM/THRIVENTCHOICE/PROGRAM/DOLLARS_DETAILS/INDEX.HTMLBy following the instructions found, you can direct “CHOICE DOLLARS” to Holy Cross each month!

TEXT Your Offering!HOW?

Visit the church website WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGlocate the “Donate online!” link on the left-hand side,

then complete an online profile & check the “Opt In” box.After opting in, texting donations to Holy Cross is quick & easy.

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Around the SynodPA’s PonderingsLife TransitionsFaith & Fellowship EventsYouth NewsMilestones at Holy CrossYour Family Your Friends Your Faith: Christian Ed

Growing along the Journey: Adult Ed

Music NotesPreschool & Extended-Care Parade

Caring MinistriesBehind the ScenesWays to Become Involved & More Ways to Become Involved

Gifting OptionsApril Calendar insert

HHOLYOLY WWEEKEEK IISS AAPRILPRIL 11––88Join us as we journey through the last week of Christ’s life:from the waving of the palm branches & triumphant entry into Jerusalem, to the Last Supper, to the crucifixion & death, and to the glorious resurrection.

The The PPRAYERRAYER VV IGILIGIL will be held in the Chapel to all who desire will be held in the Chapel to all who desire to participate the evening, night, or early morning to participate the evening, night, or early morning

before Jesus’ resurrection.before Jesus’ resurrection.Sign up at the kiosk to pray during a half-hour or hour time-slot and to receive more information.

Palm/Passion Weekend (March 31–April 1): Saturday at 6:00pm; Sunday at 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am)

All worship services will have Holy Communion served.Maundy Thursday (April 5):

6:00pm & 7:30pmBoth worship services will have Holy Communion served

with First Communion (1st graders).Good Friday (April 6): Children’s Service at 3:00pm;

A Service of Hymns & Readings at 7:00pmPrayer Vigil (April 7–8):

Saturday at 3:00pm to Sunday at 5:00amEaster Sunday (April 8):

Sunrise Worship at 6:30am; Traditional Worship at 8:00am;

Contemporary Worship at 9:30am & 11:00am)All worship services will have Holy Communion served by Intinction.

What’s Inside???What’s Inside???