H O L Y C R O S S H A P P E N I N G SSunday, May 27 Weekend of Pentecost (Team 4)

OFFICE COFFICE CLOSEDLOSED8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship11:00am Worship

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day

OFFICE & EOFFICE & EXTENDEDXTENDED -C-CAREARE CCLOSEDLOSED6:00pm Saving Grace7:00pm SA Group

Tuesday, May 299:00am Staff Meeting7-9pm Hope & Praise Practice

Wednesday, May 30Thursday, May 31

6:30am Women at the Well (Hy-Vee on 49th)1:00pm Newsletter Assembly

Friday, June 16:30am Friday Guys5:30pm Wedding Rehearsal

Saturday, June 2 Family Worship Weekend3:30pm Wagner/Knitten Wedding4:30pm Day 6 Practice6:00pm Worship/Comm

Sunday, June 3 Holy Trinity WeekendFamily Worship Weekend (Team 1)

8:00am Worship/Comm9:30am Worship/Comm11:00am Worship/Comm

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. For more information call 359-7247.

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!”

To schedule a wedding, baptism, or any other event – coordinate room(s), possible fees, setup & cleanup –Email Jen Beck (JENNIFERB@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH.ORG).

or call her at 605/362.1947.

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 & FAMILIESJoshua Duus, James Frank, Caleb Hockel, Whitney Hockel,Ryan McNamara, Jeremy Pollock, Kevin Pollock, and Brady Purdie

SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILIES OF......Gloria Albers, mother of Steven (Cheryl) Nothdurft,

grandmother of Josh Carrie (Nothdurft), and great-granmother of Ayden & Avery

...the Cook family in the death of Marion Velder

...Lana Rustman, wife of Jim

HEALINGJackson Bender, Ron Davis, Zade Davis, Janet Erickson,Pierce Hanson, Ardis Iverson, Homer Knopf, Judy Knutson,Judy Johnson-Albright, Curtis Moulton, Diann Nelson, Jim Schaefer, Diane Stamp, Sandy Wahle, Bill Williams, and Roxanne Wolfgang

CARE & CONCERNThe Hanson family; Debra WaltnerCELEBRATION – WEDDINGKrystine Vollan & William Reavis

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 OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!Are you interested in becoming a member of Holy Cross?Are you new to the Sioux Empire area?

Maybe you have been coming here for a while, but haven’t joined for one reason or another...The next New Member Class is...

Tues., August 7th at 6:30pm.We will get to know each other,

talk about all the opportunities available at Holy Cross, and welcome you into our faith-family here.

Sign up on the kiosk, indicate your interest in the welcome pad found in the pews,

or contact the office today!(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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CRY ROOM: (Young & Restless Room)If your child becomes restless during worship, the Young & Restless Room is available in the southwest corner

just outside the Sanctuary. Adults are still able to participate in worship!

HOLY CROSS FINANCIAL UPDATESAttendance on May 19 & 20: 383 Mission and Ministry Offering...Received (as of May 16) $ 16,261.05 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 12,387.25 Building Mort. & Maint. Offering...Received (as of May 16) $ 1,561.50 ...Needed for weekly Budgeted Expense $ 5,038.75 “NOW IS THE TIME!”Given (AS OF 05/16/2012) $ 418,752.39 Used for expenses on addition $ 391,532.09 BALANCE $ 27,220.30 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 the 8am 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.

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.

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

Welcome to Family Worship at Holy Cross!MMEMORIALEMORIAL DDAYAY: : NEVERNEVER FORGETFORGET, , EVEREVER HONORHONOR

Welcome!!!For your convenience, coat racks are located throughout the building near the entrances.Here are the locations:

� Sunday School Classrooms � Near the Chapel � North & South of the Narthex

Sunday School children may hang their coats in the children’s lockers.

Registration Opportunities for children, youth, adults, grandparents, musicians, everyone!!!Visit the tables in the Narthex to get registered for Summer & fall activities today!

HHOLYOLY C CROSSROSS I ISS G GREENREEN !!——Visitors & GuestsVisitors & Guests——

See inside for more options to receiveNewsletters & Mass Emails...

In attempt to conserve our natural resources, Holy Cross provides paperless worship services.An abbreviated order of worship is available in the inside cover of the red ELW hymnals

for your convenience.Thank you for joining us in our endeavor to save trees!

OOFFICEFFICE CCLOSEDLOSEDMemorial Weekend Holiday:Sun. & Mon., May 27th & 28th

SSPONSORPONSOR -A-Y-A-YOUTHOUTH!!Do you want to hear

about our kids’ trip to New Orleans?Do you want to see pictures and hear their own words about their experiences?

Then stop by the hallway outside the Fellowship Hall

and choose a ‘Sponsor-A-Youth’ card.Whether you are sponsoring our kids

through prayer or financially, please know that we appreciate your support!

Need more info?Check out our website or talk to Pastor Amy today!

The Four Keys of Faith FormationThe Four Keys are provided to help you nourish your child’s/grandchild’s faith.Scripture Readings for Weekend of Pentecost:Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35(b); Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27, 16:4(b)-15Pentecost is observe 50 days after PassoverOn this day we celebrate the Holy Spirit as the power of God among us that heals, forgives, inspires, and unites.

Family Devotions: Read the text from Romans 8:22-27. Talk about what it means to have hope – especially in somethingwe cannot see. How is hope like trust?

Caring Conversation: Discuss in your household or small group: Share about a time when you felt weak in some way. The Bible tells us that when we are feeling weak as Christians, the Holy Spirit strengthens us. How have you experienced the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit? What is the hope we have as Christians?

Family Service: As Lutherans, we believe that we respond to what we have heard through the Good News of the life,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 about service, with the understanding that service is not a “have-to” but rather a “get-to” – a “response-to.” Having heard the Gospelpreached, 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 unique gifts by encouraging them in the things that they do well and feel passionate that they can serve others.

Family Traditions & Rituals: Read together the words from Luther’s Small Catechism. It is the third petition of theApostles’ Creed and its explanation. Talk about what the Holy Spirit is doing.

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: ROMANS 8:24-25 (NRSV)

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

“For in hope we are saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see; we wait for it with patience.”

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.

The Third Petition: I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church, the communion ofsaints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.What does this mean?I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him;but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept mein the true faith; even as He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian Church onearth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith; in which Christian Church He forgives dailyand richly all sins to me and all believers, and at the last day will raise up me and all the dead, and willgive to me and to all believers in Christ everlasting life. This is most certainly true.

High School Students and Holy Cross Families:Are you looking for a way to spend some time together this summer?

SIGN UP TO HELP:MOBILE FOOD PANTRY.

Who? Caring adults & youth, preferred for students 6th grade & up

When? Thursday, June 14thTime(s)? Two start times:

4:30pm 4-5 people needed5:15pm 16-20 people

Why? To assist with the set up & distribution of food to those in need

Where? Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church (5001 East Madison Street 57110)

Sign up at the kiosk today!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!

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 response

WWW.THRIVENT.COM/COMMUNITY/OUTREACH/GIVING/SIMPLYGIVING/INDEX.HTML

Flower Chart...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 noon on the Fridaybefore your chosen weekend.Endowment Fund CandleIn lieu of flowers, you may wish to give a gift that lasts forever.

Remember a loved one or special occasionby giving to the Endowment Fund.

Simply sign up on the bulletin board near the FellowshipHall, make your donation to the “Endowment Fund,” anda candle will be lit on the altar your chosen weekend.

2012 ALTAR CHARTS

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

Crow Wing FYI:Crow Wing FYI:We are looking for host families for 10 youth going with us on our Crow Wing trip from Hill City. The youth will arrive the afternoon of Saturday, June 23rd.

That Saturday evening, the host families & the youth from Hill City will share in some activities or an outing.For those interested please give me a call, text or email:

Steve Hurley: 988-4508 or SHURLEY@SIO.MIDCO.NET.Thanks in advance for all who are part of this great program – without your support, it wouldn’t exist!

A Quick Note from Pastor Amy: I am away on vacation this week & next. I will be seeing friends & family in MN, as well as enjoying as many lakes & pine trees as I can. ☺ I will keep you in my prayers as I am away, & I ask that you keep me in yours as well! See you in June.

WOMEN AT THE WELLBIBLE STUDY

They’re changing things up!For the next few weeks, Pastor Amy &the ladies will be meeting at the Hy-VeeCafe on 49th Street. If you have ever wanted to check out thisearly morning Bible Study, join themThursdays at 6:30am.FRIDAY GUYS BIBLE STUDY

You are invited to join this group of guys, including Pastor Dave Johnson, Fridays at 6:30am at the Fryn’ Pan on W 41st Street.

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

WWHATHAT ’’SS HHAPPENINGAPPENING ATAT HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS??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!”

Waste Not , Want Not . . .Waste Not , Want Not . . .Would you like to help save some postage for Holy Cross?You can receive the monthly

CrossFormation newsletter in anelectronic version rather than a

paper copy mailed to you!How? Just let Tami (TAMIM@HOLYCROSSLUTHERANCHURCH) know with your currentaddress, & she’ll be happy to email you a copy each month.

Help Ho ly Cross Lu theran Preschoo lSuppor t the You th Going to New Or leans Th is Summer!

Ava Tiahrt is the winner of the FREE camp!!!

Thank you for helping us support the Youth going to New Orleans!

The preschool receives $5 of every Hy-Vee gift card sold...and May’s sales will ALL be given to the youth of Holy Cross

who will be going to New Orleans!!!To support our youth, simply buy cards in $25, $50, & $100 values.Tell Your friends & neighbors to purchase a Hy-Vee card in May!

50% of May’s Hy-Vee sales (May 1-31) will be given to the youth!

PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR TIME, TALENTS, & TREASURES!Take the opportunity to share them with your faith-family…

Fill out a “TIME & TALENTS” worksheet for you & your family…Return it to the basket in the narthex.

SS U N D A YU N D A Y SS C H O O LC H O O L FF A M I L I E SA M I L I E S ::There are many wonderful art projects created by Sunday School children

on a table in the narthex.Please take home your child’s artwork today and enjoy!

Do You Love Working with Children?HHOLYOLY CCROSSROSS LLUTHERANUTHERAN PPRESCHOOLRESCHOOLHAS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY IN A FUN, LOVING, CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool & Extended-Care is hiring:

TTODDLERODDLER LLEADEAD TTEACHEREACHERA Job Description is available on the kiosk.

A NA NEWEW B BOOKOOK C CLUBLUB !!Meet Thursday, June 7th

at 7:00pmCoffea(on Louise Ave by Johnny

Carino’s)If the weather is good, we’ll meet on the patio!

This month’s book:by Sarah Gruen,“WATER FOR ELEPHANTS”Grab it from your local library, or bookstore, & come join our discussion:

If you would like more info, talk to Pastor Amy today, or check out the website!

WHERE IN SIOUX FALLSIS BUHLA?

Remember this contest from May’s monthlyCrossFormation newsletter (page 9)?Watch for Buhla’s new location

in June’s CrossFormation...Don’t forget to post her location

on the Holy Cross Facebook page!Do you knowwhere she is?Where is Buhla?— Falls Park —

Winners:Barb Quartier

& Heather SaloneStop in the office & pick up

your prize today!

COLLECTION BINSare located in the alcove just off the FellowshipHall.

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 . ”

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 TUNA & TUNA HELPER,

again, for the month of June.— “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:��� June 3rd 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

EMAIL HOLLY (HOLLY@PEACELUTHERAN.COM) OR JACKIE (JACKIE@PEACELUTHERAN.COM) TO HELP WITH “N-4-N.”

MUSICAL MOMENTSCHOIRS ARE DONE FOR THE SUMMER!!!

Contact Rachael with questions!

CCHOIRHOIR R REGISTRATIONSEGISTRATIONS:: Don’t forget to sign up to participate in choirs for the next school year.

Registrations are being accepted now.Hope to see you this fall!!!

“S ide by S ide”“S ide by S ide” —— July 7 & 8July 7 & 8Telling the story of Ruth & Naomi,

the Summer Musical consists of a week-long camp & four weekend performances during worship!

Rehearsals:5:30-8:30pm on Sun., July 1 – Fri, July 6

(excluding Wed., July 4th)Performances:July 7 (6:00pm) &

July 8 (8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am)

Summer Classes & Music Groups <Corrected> ~ All FREE

Sign-up sheets for each group in the Narthex.

Youth Bell Choir Class: July 26 (9:30am-3:00pm). We’ll learn how to count together as a group, read music, & play bells in harmony. (Bring a sack lunch; snacks provided.)

We’ll play Saturday, July 28th at 6pm!

HS Music Group I: June 11, 13, 14 (9:30-10:30am). We’ll rehearse & prepare music to share in worship.

We’ll play Saturday, June 16th at 6pm!HS Music Group II: July 9, 11, 12 (9:30-10:30am). We’ll rehearse & prepare music to share in worship. We’ll play Sunday, July 15th at ALL 3 services!

Intermediate Guitar Class: August 13-16 (5:00-6:30pm). We’ll learn how to tune a guitar, review basic chords & strumpatterns, learn how to play a “lead melody” in songs.

We’ll play Saturday, August 18th at 6pm!

Beginning Guitar Class: June 4-7 & 11-14 (10:30-11:30am). We’ll learn how to tune a guitar, basic chords, & how to play songs.We’ll play Sunday, June 17th at 9:30am & 11:00am!

WOMEN OF THE ELCA (W/ELCA) meets the 3rd Thursday every month Fireside Room at 7:00pm.We have a Bible study with a short business meeting & refreshments.

Our new study is from the Christian Worker Bible Study Series on the Book of Genesis.Please review chapters _-_ prior to the June 21st meeting.

Contact Twyla Sine (JTSINE@SIO.MIDCO.NET) with any questions; or if you’d be interested in joining their Bible Study, so the material can be ordered.

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

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

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

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

YARN COLLECTION:Holy Cross is collecting yarn to share with the congregation of St. Dysmas (SD State Penitentiary).If you have yarn that you are willing to

donate, please deposit it in the designatedbasket found in the Narthex.

It will be taken to the SD Synod AssemblyJune 8 & 9.Thank you for your generous donations!

R I B BONS OF LOVE !Do you have extra sewing ribbon?

Newborns in our congregation receive homemade “taggie blankets.”

If you have extra ribbon – even small pieces – please place them

in the basket in the Narthex.

The Bibles & ELWs for theChapel are here.

40 Bibles & 20 ELWs were purchased...

Thanks to your generous donations.

If you would like to honor or remember a loved

one, an additional 20 ELWs are desired.

Contact Angie or stop by the office

for more information.

Looking for a fun way to spend an evening with your family?

Come & join us at the

WW ILDILD GGAMEAME FFEEDEEDon Saturday, June 9th at 7:00pm.

If you are interested in bringing your game to share (or other foods) with the rest of the congregation,

sign up on the kiosk.

Have questions?Talk to Mike Venekamp today!

Do you love to cook?Do you have some extra time this summer?

We could use your help!We are in need of a Vacation Bible School Cheffor the week of July 29-August 2 (4:30pm-6:30pm)

to help organize & prepare light meals for families attending VBS.

Contact Amy Cauble for more information or if you can help.

“WALKING IN THEWORD”RESUMING!

Lace up your shoes, grab your Bible,

and join us for “WALKING IN THEWORD” on Wednesday mornings.Starting June 6th, meet

at 9:00am in the Fireside Room:� Read the upcoming Gospel lesson

�Walk through the Holy Cross neighborhood� Talk about the Scripture, life in general,

or anything else you might want to talk about!

Sign up on the kiosk, or come join us on June 6th!Questions? Talk to Pastor Amy today!