Holy Communion is offered on the first & third Sundays marked with a (C) on the calendar above for all communicant members of Holy Cross, and any guests who hold communicant membership in a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod congregation. Those who wish to commune for the first time at Holy Cross are asked to talk with Pastor Schulz or the Elder on duty before the worship service, and we encourage our other guests to speak with Pastor regarding our understanding of the sacrament of the Altar. *S
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Our 2010 Confirmands are:
Michael Simlar
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Please remember in our prayers...
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Marie Lees, Ron Drake, Andrea Bierema, Edith Peggau, our military men: Alan Shornak, Jr. , Kyle Dingman, and Brent Curtis, and their families, and the people of the United States of America.
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Sunday School - Please see that your children are raised up with a close relationship with God. It is very important they grow closer to God in His word. The Bible story lessons are a beautiful program from Concordia Publishing, the official printer for the LCMS. Make the time to bring them to Sunday School. There are no costs for materials. There is an adult Bible study at the same time. We have coffee for the adults and other goodies for the children. Please join us again this Fall when Sunday School resumes.
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Our Andrea Bierema - WELCOME HOME ANDREA! She has recieved a donated heart. Her heart transplant went well. However, she will be in therapy for some time. Please continue to pray for her on her long road to recovery. Please pray for Andrea and her family by her side. Please call the church office @ 248 628-2011 for their address to send a card, etc.
Website for Andrea Bierema - If you would like to check on Andrea’s progress go to: www.caringbridge.org/visit/letlovein
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Need a ride to church?
North Oakland Transportation Authority -
N.O.T.A. is a FREE SERVICE to Oxford, Orion and Addison residents for their transportation needs. Ridership is subject to qualification and after a short interview, we can set up a ridership program for you. We transport senior citizens, mentally & physically handicapped, developmentally disabled and Welfare to Work clients. N.O.T.A. has become the sole source of transportation for a substantial number of persons and we have proven we can do so efficiently and effectively.
Please contact us at:
North Oakland Transportation Authority
Oxford, MI 48371
Phone: (248) 236-9273Website: http://notaride.org/intro.htm
Holy Cross Christmas Parade Float- We would like to start organizing a group of people from Holy Cross to help build a Christmas Parade Float for both the Lake Orion (evening) and Oxford (daytime)Christmas Parades this December.
- The theme of our Holy Cross Lutheran Church Parade float would be "The Nativity"
- We will try to display a living Nativity arrangement with our members in apparel of the "First Christmas"
- We have a tractor to pull
- We have a 16 foot long trailer
- We have a generator for the Christmas lights
- We need plenty of christmas tree lights
- We need clothing apparel
- We need to build a manger scene
- we need large plastic manger animals or real ones?
- We need plenty of fresh Straw
- We need "Mary, Joseph, Wise men, and shepards" that are not allergic to straw or animals
- We need Jesus!
We need to start the planning and construction now. All the people interested in this special project to reach out to the community in joyful celebration of the real meaning of Christmas should call John Radke at: 248 933-3571.
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Hurray! Hurray Sunday School starts on September 12, 2010 @ 8:45 AM
Preschool - 8th Grade
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Holy Cross Scotch Golf
Sunday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. (be there by 12:30)
Ages 16 & Up
$18.00 per person for golf only
$26.00 per person with a cart
Oxford Hills Golf Course
Fellowship afterwards at Rick & Debb Kroninger’s house.
A sign-up sheet is on the door near the annex.
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Holy Cross Church Newsletters**We are going to try to e-mail the Holy Cross Newsletter. We received e-mail addresses from most of our members when we did the church pictorial. If you did not give that information at that time, please leave your e-mail address in the church office.
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Help needed for Coffee Hour - Please consider signing up a team to help serve coffee during coffee/social hour immediately following the church service on Sundays. We have a sign-up list on the door in the Annex. Your help is appreciated.*
Church Vocal Choir Our choir has practices on Mondays at 6:30 pm and there is always room for more members, especially men. Please consider adding your voice to the choir. If interested please contact Ruth Schalm our choir director. *
Church Nursery and Greeters**We need help in staffing our Sunday Nursery program and for our Greeters program. If you would be willing to help...please contact Pastor.
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Venture Crew 1833 - All youth 14-20 years old are welcome to join us for a new group activity. Holy Cross is now sponsoring a Venture Crew (a division of the Boy Scouts of America). Venture Crew #1833 is a youth group that will meet in the annex twice a month for regular meetings and various places on some weekends for high adventure outdoor activities and community service. To learn more please visit the Crew's website at: www.crew1833.org or call John Radke at 248 933-3571.
E-mail address change & phone number change for Holy Cross PRAYER CHAIN- If you would like to be a part of this important ministry or you have a prayer request please call Ellen Tate at: 248 202-3719 or e-mail her at: sedjcc@comcast.net
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Bottles For Babies - Join the campaign to minister to teens in crisis and moms in need at the Problem Pregnancy Center. Pick up an empty baby bottle from the church Atrium. Take it home and return it when full. This is an ongoing project at Holy Cross. Art Salerno, Shirley Nelson, and Pastor will collect the change and take it to the Pregnancy Center. Or, donate online by following this link...Problem Pregnancy Center Oxford, MI.
God & Country Program - Parents with youth interested in studying the Bible at home in an organized format are invited to participate in the God & Country programs. God & Country has age-appropriate programs that increase learning in our faith, God's family, church, and life. A booklet guides the Parent as Mentor and the youth as the participant. Our Pastor serves as the program Counselor. All our youth are eligible aged 6 thru 18 years old. P.R.A.Y. Publishing has the booklets that can be ordered online at: www.praypub.org
Please contact John Radke for more information or questions at: 248 933-3571 or johnkarlradkesr@hotmail.com
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