A special welcome to all visitors and guests. Go to www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org for a full range of programming & activities.

HOLY CROSS HAPPEN INGSSaturday, January 14

4:30pm Day6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Comm

Sunday, January 15 Second after EpiphanyOFFICE & NURSERY CLOSED

8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/Comm / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Comm / SS2-6pm Cross-Generational First Communion

Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Jr DayOFFICE CLOSED

6:00pm Saving Grace7-9pm Financial Peace University

Tuesday, January 179:00am Staff Meeting12:00pm Staff Potluck5:30pm Executive Team7:00pm Council7–9pm Hope & Praise Practice7-9pm Quilters

Wednesday, January 18 All Choirs rehearse— NEWSLETTER DEADLINE —

10am-12pm Caribou chat w/Pastor Amy5-7:30pm Pizza

5:30-6:20pm Adult Ed “Faithful Parenting”5:30pm Midweek SS (pre-4th) /

5th-6th Confirmation6:30-7pm Adult Ed “A Time to Connect”6:30pm 7th-8th Confirmation7:30pm W.N.L. (9th-12th)

Thursday, January 196:30am Women at the Well7:00pm W/ELCA / Worship & Arts Team

Friday, January 206:30am Friday Guys

Saturday, January 214:30pm Day6 Practice6:00pm Worship

Sunday, January 22 Third after Epiphany8:00am Worship/Comm/ Adult & Bell Choirs9:30am Worship/Lucas-Hernandez bapt/

Mustard Seeds & 7th-8th Praise Band / SS / Adult Ed11:00am Worship/Tiny Tunes & Half Notes / SS5:30-8pm Date Night

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1300 South Sertoma Avenue WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG 605-362-1947

Interim Senior Pastor — Dave JohnsonAssociate Pastor — Amy Eisenmann

Associate in Ministry — Angie SmithMinisters — the People of Holy Cross

SAVING GRACEWOMEN’SAA meets on Mondays at 6:00pm in the Fireside Room. Child care provided!

For more information call 359-7247.

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on Jan. 7 & 8: 665 Mission and MinistryOffering (as of 01/11/12) $ 10,045.75 Bills Paid $ 92.03 Bills Pending $ 41,107.71 Building Mort. & Maint. FundOffering (as of 01/11/12) $ 2,156.02 Bills Paid $ 0.00 Bills Pending $ 5,208.67 “NOW IS THE TIME!” (AS OF 01/11/2012)Given $ 375,716.76 Used for expenses on addition $ 358,428.45 BALANCE $ 17,288.31

Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds Please don’t forget your M&M and BM&M Funds along with “along with “NNOWOW II SS THETHE TT IMEIME !”!”

* * P* * P L E A S EL E A S E T R YT R Y T OT O C A T C HC A T C H U PU P * ** *Endowment FundBalance $ 18,391.63

HOLY COMMUNION is celebrated at every worship service this weekend.Everyone, regardless of faith background, is invited to receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ through the bread and the wine.

Apple juice is available, and the bread is dairy-free. Children who are currently not receiving communion are invited and encouraged to come forward for a blessing.

CROSSWALK 24/7Where Faith and Life Intersect!

Our Shared Mission:“We are called by the transforming power of the Holy Spirit,

to nurture disciples of every generation, by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ!”

BearyFun Bagsare available in theback of the sanctuary for children to useduring worship!

To schedule a wedding, baptism, or any other event – coordinate room(s), possible fees, setup & cleanup –

Email the office (INFO@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG). or call us at 605/362.1947.

CRY ROOM:(Young & Restless Room)If your child becomes restless duringworship, the Young & Restless Roomis available in the southwest corner just outside the Sanctuary. Adults are still able to participate in worship from this location!

NURSERY CARE IS AVAILABLE:Care is offered for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years:

Sundays (9:30am–12:00pm)Wednesdays (5:30–8:00pm)

If you or a loved one is hospitalized locally, please contact the church office.If you would like a visit from one of the pastors, be sure to inform the office staff when you call.In addition, members of the Visitation Team are available Monday–Friday. Please be sure that “Holy Cross” is listed in your patient information so that when phone calls are made to the hospitals, the Visitation Team member(s) will be informed accordingly.

MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY & FAMILIESBryan Beringer, Joshua Duus, James Frank, Caleb Hockel,Whitney Hockel, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, Brady Purdie, and Chris Tinklenberg

CELEBRATION — BIRTHSJocelyn Marie Diedrich (daughter of Georgiann Wornson & Thad Diedrich)

Rylee Marie Matzen (daughter of Holly & Nathan)CARE & CONCERNThe Cook family, the families of John Droge; the Latza family

HEALINGDarlene Baker, Charles Barker, Zade Davis, Jim Fjerestad,Justin Freese, Abby Hanson, Donna Hogstad, Kristoffer Jensen, Judy Johnson-Albright, Homer Knopf,Christopher Miller, Curtis Moulton, Connie Peterson, Joyce Roberts, Lana Rustman, Jim Schaefer, Jodi Traub-Jensen, Marion Velder, and Bill WilliamsSYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILIES OF...

Betty Harriman, mother of Susan (Pastor Tim) Thies and grandmother of Joshua & Jacob

Marva Jerke, wife of Norm

P R A Y E R S O F T H E C H U R C H

For your convenience...A Wheelchair and a Walker

(with a seat) are located in the Narthex under the south coat rack.

Welcome to Worship with Holy Communion at Holy Cross!The new Chapel, located on the North end of the church, is open to you throughout the week. You are invited to enter at any time.

— New Member Class —Tuesday, March 13, 2012

(6:30–8:30pm) is the next time

to “officially” join Holy Cross. Sign up in the welcome pads,

in the Narthex, or contact the office.(Childcare is available with RSVP.)

“Circle of Prayer” and “Prayers 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.

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The Four Keys of Faith FormationThe Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child’s/grandchild’s faith.Scripture Readings for the Second Weekend after the Epiphany:1 Samuel 3:1-10; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51Family Devotions: Psalm 139:13-16 tells how each of us was specially and uniquely created by God and of his intimate love and concern for each of us. Read these verses in your home devotional times this week:You created the deepest parts of my being. You put me together inside my mother’s body. How you made me is amazingand wonderful. I praise you for that. What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well. Now on my bones washidden from you when you made me inside my mother’s body. That place was as dark as the deepest parts of the earth.When you were putting me together there, your eyes saw my body even before it was formed. You planned how manydays I would live. You wrote down the number of them in your book before I had lived through even one of them.Share stories of where and when you were born; share with your child the story of his or her birth. If possible, look at baby pictures of household members. Say prayers of thanks for each other.

Caring Conversation: Philip looked for Nathanael and brought him to Jesus. Read the lesson from John and talkabout what happened next. Is there someone you know that you might invite to church?

Family Service: As Lutherans, we believe that we respond to what we have heard through the Good News of thelife, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ – given for you for the forgiveness of sins. Good works (good fruit) happens, and we do not even know about it. As parents, you can “create” opportunities for your kids to learn aboutservice, with the understanding that service is not a “have-to” but rather a “get-to” – a “response-to.” Having heardthe Gospel preached, we move beyond ourselves, caring for our neighbor. Think about the Scripture verses for the week and the conversations you have shared. God has gifted you and your children with abilities, personalities, and certain qualities. As a parent, family member, or friend, you can help them discover their uniquegifts by encouraging them in the things that they do well and feel passionate that they can serve others.

Family Traditions and Rituals: Make up a “Fun Box” that can help you become more intentional about spendingquality time together. The Fun Box will contain slips of paper listing activity ideas for the household. Working together as a household, make up a list of fun, inexpensive activities you can do together; and write each one down on a different slip of paper (e.g., going for a walk, playing a game, singing favorite songs, making biscuits,reading a favorite book together). When you feel the need for some “together time,” have a household memberdraw out a slip of paper and then work on making the activity happen! 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...Find them in the monthly CrossFormation newsletters!

ALWAYS AVAILABLE...SIMPLY GIVING®(An automated way of giving)It’s free to you and to Holy Cross!

You may pick up a form at the kiosk or enroll online from the Holy Cross website using the “donate online” link on the left side.a simple choice; a generous responseWWW.THRIVENT.COM/COMMUNITY/OUTREACH/GIVING/SIMPLYGIVING/INDEX.HTML

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 visitWWW.THRIVENT.COM/THRIVENTCHOICE/PROGRAM/DOLLARS_DETAILS/INDEX.HTML

By following the instructions found, you can direct “CHOICE DOLLARS” to Holy Cross each month!

2012 Flower Chart...is posted on the large bulletin board

near the Fellowship Hall, so add your flowers & event!

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 the flowers, and have them

delivered to the Church Office by noonon 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 in the front office, and a candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

Health Equipment Lending ClosetHoly Cross has started a small lending closet of gently used medical equipment. Currently we have a set of crutches and a shower chair.

If you have clean, well-cared-for items that you are willing to donate or are in need

of items, please contact Angie Smith.

Save your Crossroads receipts!Save your Crossroads receipts and turn them in to Angie.

The Holy Cross library receives a percentage of the total purchases,

which will be used to purchase books for the new library.

If you have any questions regarding Family Ministry & Milestone Events, please contact Pastor Amy Eisenmann at 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

SCRIPTURE VERSE FOR THE WEEK: JOHN 1:49-50 (NRSV)

Are you, your household, or your youth in need of a Bible? – Contact Angie at the church. –

“Nathanael replied, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!’Jesus answered, ‘Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the

fig tree? You will see greater things than these.’”

Are you HUNGRY?Are you HUNGRY?The Property Team,

along with several other male members of Holy Cross will be serving up a delicious pancake & sausage breakfast on Sunday, February 12. They will be serving pancakes

from 8:30am until the batter runs out…so come early & bring your friends!A Free Will donation will be taken; the money will support the kids going on a mission trip to New Orleans!

Come and support our kids!

The Holy Cross Coffee Shop Is Ready for You to Use Anytime...Not Just on Sundays! Have a lunch meeting, meet an old friend for a cup of coffee,

or enjoy a change of scenery from your desk at work.All are welcome, the door is open.

— Shrove “Fat” Tuesday —7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner with Art Gallery & Talent ShowSign up today for any or all of these events

on Tuesday, February 21st.Come for food & stay for the shows!

WOMEN OF THE ELCA (W/ELCA)meets the 3rd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room at 7:00pm.

We have a Bible study with a short business meeting & refreshments.Our current study is from “Couples of the Old Testament”

by Dale & Sandy Larsen, a Life Guide Bible Study.Please review Chapter 8: “Hosea and Gomer” prior to the meeting.

January 19, 2012 is the next ‘regular’ meeting. Contact Twyla Sine (JTSINE@SIO.MIDCO.NET) with any questions.

If you have any questions regarding Adult or CaringMinistries, please contact Angie Smith

at 362-1947 or ANGIES@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGIf you have any questions regardingMusic,

please contact Rachael Fode at 362-1947 or RACHAELF@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

If you have any questions regarding Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or Club Serve, please contact Amy Cauble at 362-1947 or AMYC@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

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

SSUNDAYUNDAY MORNINGSMORNINGS ATAT 9:309:30ININ THETHE FF IRESIDEIRESIDE RROOMOOM: :

January 15:“What’s Going on in the ELCA?,” “What’s Going on in the ELCA?,”

Dick Peterson & Arlyn ThomasDick Peterson & Arlyn Thomaswill take us through current events

in the ELCA using The Lutheran magazine.

NEW! “Parenting in Faith!”A series of conversations to empower parents:

The Luther House of Study (LHoS) in Sioux Falls, in cooperation with Sanford Health

& Peace Lutheran Church, has created a series of presentations for parents.The first four courses are geared toward parents

of children from birth to elementary.These classes will be facilitated by Angie Smith.

January 15 at 9:30am: "The Balancing Act: Letting Go.""The Balancing Act: Letting Go."

– Winter Small Group –“The One Who is and Is to Come”

The Greek word for Epiphany is ‘Theofania,’ which means, ‘the manifestation of the divine

nature of Jesus Christ to the Greeks.’In this study we will take a look at what God revealed to some ofthe Minor Prophets of the OTabout the coming Christ. Come and see what Christ

desires to reveal to you throughhis Word as we begin 2012.

Jim Reich leads this 3-week discussion starting Wednesday, January 25

(7:00–8:15pm).Please sign up at the kiosk

if you plan to attend.

L O O K I N G T O L E N T !L O O K I N G T O L E N T !Ash Wednesday is February 22,

which means the time to prepare for Lent is now!“Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear,” by Max Lucado.What if faith, not fear was your default reaction to threats?

Together we will read and discuss this book that speaks directly to the climate of fear and uncertainty

that hovers over our culture today. God speaks a word of hope in the midst of uncertainty,

as lifted up by the author.

The first gathering is Wednesday, February 15 (6:30-6:45pm.)

The class will then meet starting February 29 (5:30-6:40pm)

(during the Lenten soup supper) in Room W101.Registration (at the kiosk) is essential

for planning purposes. You can purchase books at Crossroads, Barnes & Noble

or AMAZON.COM. Contact Angie with questions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HOLY CROSS?Want to stay up-to-date with events and opportunities?If you wish to receive the bi-weekly mass emails (Tues. & Fri.),

please contact the church office with your email address, and you will be “in the know!”

Do you have a preschool-age child?It seems so far away, but it is time to start thinking about Fall 2012 (2012-13 School Year) and Summer 2012!

Don’t wait, classes are filling quickly!HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL & EXTENDED-CARE – 2012-13 REGISTRATION

2012 Summer Camps Registration:RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION ISIS OPENOPEN TOTO ALLALL !!

Come Discover, Imagine, and Explore with us!To view additional information regarding classes & tuition, pick up a brochure from the kiosk

in the Narthex or visit www.holycrosslutheranchurch.org (click on “preschool” link).Tricia Murphy, Preschool Director

1300 S Sertoma Avenue, Sioux Falls SD 57106 Direct Cell: 605.951.1813 (texts accepted) Fax: 605.362.1971

Wednesday Night – Healthy Snacks!The Health & Wellness Team

is excited to bring a healthy choice/option to the Wednesday night pizza: veggies!

They are free of charge & a simple way to add a healthy addition

to our Midweek routines!

Waste Not, Want Not...Waste Not, Want Not...Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?

You can receive the monthly CrossFormationnewsletter in an electronic version rather

than a paper copy mailed to you!How? Just let Tami (tamim@holycrosslutheranchurch)

know with your current address, & she’ll be happy to email you a copy each month.

A New Position Has Opened at Holy Cross:CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATECHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATE

If you are interested in working at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, using your gifts of organization and administration, while supporting the Christian Education programs, then check out this new position with Holy Cross.

Detailed job duties & information can be found on the Holy Cross website (WWW.HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG)

or take home a paper copy from the kiosk today.Applications received in the church office through January 27th.

The Family Ministry Team Is Looking for Some Help.If you are able to help on a once in a while basis with making the Milestones happen at Holy Cross (i.e., First Communion, Bibles, etc.), we could really use your help!

If you are interested, email Pastor Amy (AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG) today.

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FF R I E N D SR I E N D S A R EA R E A L W A Y SA L W A Y S W E L C O M EW E L C O M E !!

V I S I T WWW .M O B I L E F O O D P A N T R Y . O R G F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O NA N D U P C O M I N G“ F O O D S O F T H E M O N T H . ”

Women at the Well Bible Study - Ladies, come for some coffee and great discussion on Thursdays at 6:30 am at the Holy Cross coffee shop area.Friday Guys Bible Study - You are invited to join this group of guys Fridays at 6:30 am at Fryn’ Pan on 41st Street.

Did You Forget Your MFP Donation(s)?No problem!

You can put cash or check into the lockbox on the Kiosk in an envelope labeled for “MFP”!

‘Food of the Month’We are collecting HEARTY SOUP (ANY KIND)

for the month of January.— “N E C E S S I T I E S F OR N E I G HBOR S ” — LAUNDRY D E T E RG EN T —

Please place donations in the bin to be taken to Peace Lutheran Church:��� February 5 at 3:00pm — ALL are welcome to help serve! ���

FOOD TO YOU: Mobile Food Pantry

H Y G I E N E P A C K S A R E A N O N G O I N G N E E D !The Hygiene Packs are an on-going need!

A roll of toilet paper & a bar of soap with a bottle of shampoo or a tube of toothpaste

COLLECTION BINSare located in the alcove just off the Fellowship Hall.

MM I DWEEKIDWEEK SS CHEDULE SCHEDULE S ::** M** M US TARDUS TARD SS E ED SE ED S (P(P RER E––K) **K) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Band Room (S102)** T** T I N YI N Y TT UNE SUNE S (1(1 S TS T––33 RDRD ) **) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Music Rooms (S103-S104)** H** H A L FA L F NN OTE SOT E S (4(4 THTH––66 THTH ) **) **6:30–7:00pm ~ Sanctuary** 7** 7 THTH & 8& 8 THTH PP RA I S ERA I S E BB ANDAND ****6:00–6:30pm ~ Sanctuary** A** A DUL TDU L T CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **7:00–8:00pm ~ Sanctuary** B** B E L LE L L CC HO I RHO I R (( >> 99 THTH ) **) **8:00–8:30pm ~ Band Room (S102)

MUSICAL MOMENTSALL CHOIRS REHEARSE JAN. 11TH.

Contact Rachael with questions!Calendars are on the bulletin board in the south wing near the Young & Restless Room.

EMAIL PASTOR ANN ROSENDALE (PASTORANN@PEACELUTHERAN.COM) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”

Let’s Get Back toLet’s Get Back to“Mugging”!“Mugging”!

The muggers are people who deliver a welcome gift (a HC Coffee Mug)to those who are visiting Holy Cross for the first time.

Here's how it works: a list is generated by the office, you are given the names & addresses of those who are being "mugged,"

and you deliver to their home that week.It is a simple but powerful way to extend a welcome to those who have visited. The hope is to have enough volunteers that you will be asked to serve only once every 2 months.

If you are interested, please contact Jen Beck in the office at JENB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG or 362-1947.

If you have any questions regarding Confirmation orYouth news & events, please contact Pastor Amy

Eisenmann at 362-1947 or AMYE@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORGIf you have any questions regarding Preschool orExtended-Care, please contact Tricia Murphy at 951-1813 or TRICIAM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG

FAMILY WORSHIP WEEKEND IS JANUARY 28 & 29:As a part of the Sunday School program, attend worship with your family in place of classroom activities.

NO Midweek SS classes Wednesday, January 25.NO Sunday School classes Sunday, January 29.

“Broadway & Worship”Attention musical theatre fans!

Admission is FREE!February 10, 2012 at 7:00pm

Popcorn & Soda will be served in the narthex

before the show & during intermission!

JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULES:Wed., January 18 ~ All Choirs rehearse~ Sun. January 22 ~ Kids’ Choir Sunday:Mustard Seeds & Praise Band at 9:30amTiny Tunes & Half Notes at 11:00am

Wed., January 18 & 25 ~ All Choirs rehearse

Sometimes, January can be hard, as we bid farewell to the holidays, and still have a lot of winter to go!

So, for the month of January, on Wednesday mornings from 10am–Noon,

I will be at Caribou Coffee in the Empire Mallfor anyone who would like to come join me for a good cup of coffee & conversation.So come, with your story to tell, or your pictures

of kids or grandkids, or your stories from the holidays;& we will just have some time hanging out

& getting to know each other better.Questions?

Text Pastor Amy (605/215-1263) or give her a call (605/362-1947).See you at the ‘bou!

Holy Cross Is Looking for a Popcorn Machine!If you have one sitting in your garage

– or would like to donate toward a new machine –just indicate “popcorn machine”

on your offering envelope; or you can stop in the office!Thanks in advance!

C A R I B O U C H A T

Adult Choirs – February 5th at 9:30amWe welcome the Adult Choir from First United

Methodist Church, as they join with the Holy Cross

Adult Choir to share prelude, offering,

& communion music during 9:30am worship.

Following worship, the two choirs will travel downtown

to share the same special music at First United.

What a great way to reach out to the community and share in the Christian faith!

Hope to see you there at 9:30am on Feb. 5th!

CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION~ 5:30-6:30pm ~

5th-6th Confirmation Class

WWEDNESDAYEDNESDAY NN IGHTIGHT LL IVEIVE~ 7:30-8:30pm ~9th-12th grade

CCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION~ 6:30-7:30pm ~

7th-8th Confirmation Class

Camp Weekend– February 4-5 –Lutherans Outdoors & Lake Shetek camp representatives will be here to answer questions, provide dates,

and share in some fun!

Mark your calendars for this fun weekend!

WWINTERINTER GGEAREAR CCOLLECTIONOLLECTION::Holy Cross is collecting new & gently used hats, mittens, and gloves for children at Hayward Elementary.If you are able to share, please bring them to the Fellowship Hall collection table anytime during the month of January.Thank you for sharing!