Community of the Cross Lutheran Church The crossbeam · 2020. 11. 22. · The CrossBeam 3 “Parents, Pastor, Parking Lot” Near the start of the pandemic the U.S. We meet Wednesday

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2020

Community of the Cross Lutheran Church

The crossbeam

Saturday, October 10th

@ 9:00am

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday November 25th

6:30pm

Celebration Sunday

November 22, 2020

Trunk or Treat!

Sunday October 25th!

following 10:30am worship

Indoor Fall Worship Schedule—NEW times! 9am—Traditional Worship

(Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays)

9:45am—Sunday School

10:30am—Contemporary Worship

(Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays)

We will alternate services between the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall.

Masks and social distancing will be followed. Both services will be live streamed.

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Financial Information

Through August 2020 Actual YTD Budget YTD Annual Budget

General Fund Receipts $295,364 $271,435 $394,807 General Fund Expenses (249,726) (282,673) (404,726)

General Fund Totals $45,638 $(11,238) $(9,919)

Dedicated Mortgage Fund Balance-January $17,482 $17,482 $17,482

Receipts 122,604 109,883 166,000

Mortgage Expenses (109,883) (109,833) (160,000)

Dedicated Mortgage Fund Balance $30,204 $17,482 $17,482

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Dean Christensen

Cashaun Kobold

Bill Little

Lily Ross

Charles Running

Elisabeth Harkner

Jenna Van Hout

Jeff Harkner

Renee Beachler

Steph Peoples

August Dietz

Jennifer VanRiper

Mark Welken

Bill Henak

Elaine Kolkmann

Sandy Knight

Jaden Rupp

Grant Dokken

Nancy Norton

Jason Robinson

Ashley Ross

Garrion Schouten

Lea Nygren

Atticus Perry

Kristi Wobbema

If you would prefer that your name is not listed in the Crossbeam with the monthly birthdays,

please notify the office at [email protected] or 952-941-1247.

CCLC members Celebrating

October Birthdays

CCLC members Celebrating

November Birthdays

Bennett Kunkel

Oliver Perry

Marcia Christensen

Drew Heckman

Heidi Hendrickson

Carol Hulke

Michael Boeding

Samantha Zemlicka

Mary Tommingo

Allana Dietz

Drew Kunkel

Ross Amundson

Gretchen Godfrey

Joe Flood

Norman Lee Coe, III

Jodi Engberg

George Gullickson

Kurt Smith

Rick Gustafson

Finley Hove

David Hover

Tiegan McGrath

Nate Straka

Davis Boehne

Yvonne Johnson

Kristin Henak

Rich Greenlee

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN AUGUST

10am Online

Views

August 2 60 77

August 9* 56 83

August 16 67 96

August 23** 95 115

August 30 72 79

* Inclement weather, worship inside ** Baptism

Happy BirthdayHappy BirthdayHappy Birthday

CCLC Celebrates! Baptism:

Eveyln Sarah Dawn Jones

Funerals: We are saddened by the loss of:

Dale Monson

Dear Friends in Christ,

In my file of favorite jokes and

illustrations, I recently

rediscovered an old Ann

Landers column filled with

unusual interpretations of

prayers on the part of small

children. I particularly like the

one reported from Missoula,

Montana, “My son, who is in

nursery school said, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven,

how didja know my name?’” We may get a little laugh

out of the young child’s prayer, but at the same time, it

also points us to something more serious – something

we could stand to be reminded of.

Of course, a great review of the most foundational parts

of our Lutheran Christian faith can always be found in

Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Contained in this

concise pamphlet are the clear explanations of what

Lutherans believe about things like the Lord’s Prayer,

The Apostles’ Creed, and the 10 Commandments.

Originally written for the instruction of children, The

Small Catechism has always been a main teaching tool

for Lutherans of all ages.

In terms of the child’s question, “How didja know my

name?” we might all benefit from a refresher on

Luther’s explanation of the first article of the creed, “I

believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven

and earth.” Luther beautifully and memorably explains

the profound meaning of this article for you, me, and all

Christians as he writes:

I believe that God has created me and all that

exists.

He has given me and still preserves my body and

soul with all their powers.

He provides me with food and clothing, home

and family, daily work, and all I need from

day to day.

God also protects me in time of danger and

guards me from every evil.

All this he does out of fatherly and divine

goodness and mercy, though I do not deserve it.

Therefore I surely ought to thank and praise,

serve and obey him.

This is most certainly true.

So you see, God knows your name because God

carefully created you. But, that’s not all. God

continues to sustain you, provide for you, and protect

you every day of your life! Thanks be to God. AMEN.

Sincerely in Christ,

Pastor Erik

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“Parents, Pastor, Parking Lot”

Near the start of the pandemic the U.S.

Government created the “PPP” loan program.

Since that was such a catchy name, it was decided

CCLC should have our own “PPP” ministry

program. Our program will be exactly what the

name suggests: “Parents, Pastor, Parking Lot.” On

Sunday mornings in October, while the kids are in

Sunday school and the parents are forced to wait

outside in the parking lot, Pastor Erik will lead a

guided conversation about life during the

“pandemic. This will be an opportunity for par-

ents to share highs and lows and support one

“another in the midst of a difficult fall season.

Confirmation Schedule

We meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm—

7:30pm in the fellowship hall.

September 30—”Creation”

October 7—”The Fall”

October 14—No Confirmation MEA

October 21—”People of the Promise”

October 28—”The Promise Continues”

November 4—”Moses and the Wanderings”

November 11—”Tents and Kings”

November 18—”The Psalms

November 25—No Confirmation, Thanksgiving

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Receiving their First Communion Matthew Abrahamson, Kiersten Renstrom, Adalyta Schouten, Kelsey Stevens,

Harper Straka, Alex Van Riper, Katie Van Riper, Axel Wabs

“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine”…

and make a difference in a child’s life!

Thank you to everyone who teaches, leads, and

mentors the children in our congregation! On

Confirmation Sunday, the 9th graders all mentioned

how much your time and attention meant to them

during their years of Faith Education. It was amazing

to hear how much you’ve “touched their lives with the

love of God.” Thank you in advance for your

continued leadership!

Children & Family Ministry Director

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Indoor Sunday School

starts October 4th

9:45-10:15am

Chairs are spaced 6’ apart, the hand sanitizer has been stocked, and bulletin

boards are being updated. The classrooms are almost ready for indoor Sunday

School, beginning on October 4th.

All we need now are students…and teachers!

If you haven’t, please register your children for Faith Education using the online

link on our website. The teacher Sign Up Genius is now available online as

well. You can also email Jenna at [email protected].

“Bring-it-in-October”

We’re heading back indoors for Worship and Sunday School!!!

Please note the new times beginning October 4th:

First Service: 9:00am

Sunday School: 9:45am – 10:15am

Second Service: 10:30am

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, October 14th – no Confirmation (MEA)

Sunday, October 16th – no Sunday School (MEA)

Sunday, October 25th – Trunk or Treat

Keep it Coming November! Sunday, November 8th – 3rd Grade Bible Presentation

Sunday, November 22nd – Celebration Sunday

Wednesday, November 25th – no Confirmation Class

Thursday, November 26th – Thanksgiving!!

Sunday, November 29th – no Sunday School

Please make this a great day for our kids by hosting a trunk!

Sign up by emailing [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE! We know there are new health guidelines regarding Halloween and we will

only have this event if we can safely follow them. More information to come.

mailto:[email protected]

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Music Ministry during this challenging time:

Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to provide special music for

our summer outdoor services! We’ve enjoyed hearing from youth pianists,

accordion, special music singers, music from 3YJ, and beautiful instrumental

pieces from Marsha Gullickson and Sandy Knight. The music that all of you

have provided has been an inspiration, and a “little bit of normal” for our

congregation. We are so grateful!

Starting in October, we will be moving back inside for worship. This will

present a whole new list of challenges, and also opportunities! Our Jubilation

Ringers Bell Choir has begun rehearsing, and will be providing music for some of our early services

moving forward. Thank you to all who are ringing!

While we are working on creative ways for our Chancel Choir to provide music for services, now is the

time, more than ever, to come forward and offer your talents to enhance our worship services through

music. If you play an instrument, sing, and/or have any musical gifts that could become part of our

worship services moving forward, we want to hear from you! Please reach out to Jamie at

952-239-6730 or email at [email protected] .

If you’re not a musician, I ask you to pray for our music ministry, that we will be able to safely offer

music that will add to our worship services, and help us all hear the message of the Gospel.

On a final note, I want to say that while we are in the midst of a pandemic, something none of us have

ever experienced, we can still worship together in ways that are safe and comfortable for everyone. We

have our livestream that anyone can view in real time, or watch later as a recording. We will have safe

social distanced spacing in our worship spaces once we move inside. We also all have the power of

prayer. Pray, pray, pray! Pray for an end to this pandemic, and for the ability to come together as we

have before, to worship and give praise to our Heavenly Father.

Jamie Manzi-Moore

Music and Worship Ministry Director

NEW Indoor Worship Times!

9am—Traditional Worship (Holy Communion on 1st & 3rd Sundays)

10:30am—Contemporary Worship (Holy Communion on 2nd & 4th Sundays)

We are alternating between the Sanctuary and

Fellowship Hall based on communion weeks.

Music & Worship Ministry Director


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Stewardship: A Year of Celebration

The theme for this year’s Stewardship emphasis is A Year of Celebration. Although God gives us numerous

reasons to celebrate his love and kindness on a daily basis, our congregation at CCLC has a monumental

achievement to celebrate throughout the upcoming year. What is this you may ask? Good question! As some

of you may know, but probably most do not, on October 3rd, 2021 we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of

the first worship service of Community of the Cross Lutheran Church!

In the next year, we will be Celebrating the many blessings that God has bestowed on CCLC and as a result

the amazing acts our ministry programs have been able to achieve as a result of God’s Grace in our community.

To that end, we are hopeful that you would prayerfully consider partaking in this Celebration with a gift to one

of the following important tenets of our faith community.

Buildings and Grounds - Although the buildings and grounds commission has an annual budget and specified

account, as we plan for the future, it is of particular importance to emphasize how we should always be

planning for what is to come. The normal lifespan of a boiler system, such as ours, is 25 years. Our boiler is

currently 30 years old. Imagine if it went out, we would be in for some cold Sunday mornings!

The Endowment Fund - You may only hear about the Endowment Fund once a year at our annual meeting,

yet this is an essential part of building for future generations at CCLC. The more we plan for the future, the

brighter that future will be!

Ministry Programs - The true lifeblood of our Congregation. Whether it is working with the children and

families in our own Community of the Cross or serving those in the world around us, it is what we do as

ministers of Christ’s word that will ultimately define the future of CCLC and society at large.

Throughout this year we will give examples of what has been a truly amazing 50 years at CCLC.

Something to Celebrate...In these 50 years we have baptized 589 new members into the promise and the

grace of God’s love!

Celebration Sunday

November 22, 2020

Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.

Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him

a new song, play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the Lord is right and

true; hid is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:1-4

This is the time of year when I traditionally remind you to get your flu shot. I am still

going to remind you. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, you don’t also want to

have the “normal” flu. If you should happen to get both at once, the doctors don’t

know the best way to treat you. Also, since many people are hospitalized each year

with the flu, hospitals could rapidly reach capacity again. The doctors and nurses have

been working very hard since all this started; they don’t need more to add to their load.

At this time the bloodmobiles are still not able to hold blood drives, but they are in need of blood for patients

who would normally need it, such as accident victims, surgical patients. or people with internal bleeding for

any reason. If you are able, please call or go online to Memorial Blood Center and make an appointment to

give at one of their donation centers. Younger people are especially encouraged to give (you can give as young

as 16 with your parents’ permission, and if you meet certain height and weight requirements), as many of our

long-time donors are no longer able to, due to age, health, travel or medication issues.

The Tuesday morning Bible study will be starting on the gospel of John, doing a study by Max Lucado. We

meet in either the gathering space or fellowship hall, socially distanced, with masks, from 10:15 until about

11:30 on Tuesday morning. We do some serious study, but we also spend time getting caught up with each

other’s lives and having a lot of laughs, which are so essential to our health and wellbeing right now. We

always welcome new people to join us.

Lois Larson

Parish Nurse

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FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING:

Members:

Ryan VanRiper

Jay Hendrickson

Lois Larson

Karl Tendrup

Dave Docter

Gary Warnberg

Friends and Relatives of Members:

Makayla Saulter – Bloomington shooting victim

Avah Salseg-Larson-CCLC neighbor

Terry Holston-nephew of Norma Monson

Colleen Gray, Friend of Barb Waletzko

Eleanor Kullberg, mother of Bob Kullberg

Elaine Barr, friend of Ron and Pat Nelson

Baby Landon, son of Kristin Walker’s cousin

Jon Aasan, former member

PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY & COMFORT:

Kurt Smith and family on the death of his sister,

Doris Jorke

Kristin Walker and family on the death of her

grandfather

Cheryl Geesaman and family on the death of her

mother

Family and friends of Sue Metsala’s friend, Jan

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING FOR

HEALING:

Jody Hansen

Pat Nelson

Paul Kennedy, Lois Larson’s brother-in-law

Again I ask everyone who is on the prayer list, or who

has requested someone be placed on the prayer list,

that you notify me at [email protected] when

we are able to remove names from the list

Wholistic Community Care Ministry


Confirmation Sunday!

September 13, 2020

Congratulations to:

Peyton Hansen, Annabelle Holland, Sydney McGrath,

Tyler McGrath, Avery Newman, Matthew Ouellet,

Ashley Powers, Leif Sevig

Rally Sunday—September 20, 2020

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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9am Traditional Worship w/

HC / SA

9:45am Faith Education/GS

9:45am 3YJ Rehearsal/SA

10:30am Contemporary

Worship/FH

9am Men’s Coffee Fellowship

9am Faithfully Fit Forever

10:15am BibleStudy/GS

1pm Parish Nurse Office Hours

6pm West Park Hills/FH

6:30pm Education Commission

6:15pm Bell Rehearsal/SA

6:30 pm Confirmation/FH

9am Adopt A

Highway

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9am Traditional Worship / FH




Worship w/HC / SA

6:15pm Wood-

stock III/FH




6:30pm Decatur HOA/FH

6:30pm Church Council/GS

MEA—No Confirmation

6:15pm Jubilation Ringers Rehearsal/SA

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10:15am Bible Study/GS

1pm Parish Nurse Office Hours/

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5:45pm Highland Villas/FH



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Sunday Morning Schedule 9:00 a.m Traditional Worship

9:45 a.m Faith Education & Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Everyone is welcome!

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Church Staff

Erik Sevig

Pastor [email protected]

Lois Larson Parish Nurse

[email protected]

Jenna Trenbeath

Children & Family Ministry Director [email protected]

Jamie Manzi-Moore

Music & Worship Ministry Director [email protected]

Janelle Swanson

Contemporary Worship Team Director [email protected]

Marsha Gullickson

Organist [email protected]

Kristin Walker

Finance Administrator [email protected]

Kelly Roe

Office & Volunteer Manager [email protected]

Church Council

Dan Walker, President

Scott Swanson, Vice President

Matthew Perry, Treasurer/Finance

Dan Flood, Stewardship

Eric Nygren, Worship, Music & Arts

Bill Stevens, Education

Gretchen Godfrey, Service

Bobby Wotherspoon, Building & Grounds

Brooks Herrboldt, Outreach

Jody Walsh, Congregational Life

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Community of the Cross Lutheran Church The crossbeam · 2020. 11. 22. · The CrossBeam 3 “Parents, Pastor, Parking Lot” Near the start of the pandemic the U.S. We meet Wednesday