CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH24155 Griswold Road, South Lyon, MI 48178

248-437-8810Fax: 248-437-7708

www.crossofchristlutheran.org Email: cross-christ@att.net Look for us on FACEBOOK at: www.facebook.com/crossofchristsouthlyon

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Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month.

Sunday School: 10 a.m. – 3 years old through fifth grade Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9:00 a.m.

Youth Bible Study: 10 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays)

Midweek Lenten Worship Wednesdays, April 2 & 9, at 7 p.m.

“Our Father Who Art in Heaven” A Series on the Lord’s Prayer

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HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday April 13 10:00am +Maundy Thursday April 17 7:00pm +Good Friday April 18 7:00pmEASTER SUNDAY April 20 7:30am + & 10:00am +

(+ Indicates Holy Communion)

The Brass Ensemble will participate in our Easter Sunday services.The Choir will sing at the 10 a.m. service.

Sunday School classes and Adult Bible Study will not be held on Easter Sunday.

AN EASTER BREAKFAST will be served from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, cheese puff soufflé, fruit cup, sweet rolls, orange juice, coffee and tea. (A free-will donation will be accepted.) HELP with clean up is always needed and appreciated!

A Children’s EASTER EGG HUNT will be held on Easter Sunday after the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to join in the fun! (Candy donations are welcome and appreciated!)Thank you!

PASTOR’S LETTER

Dear Beloved Members and Friends,

During this month of April, we celebrate our Lord’s resurrection on Sunday, April 20, Easter Day. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia! We will worship our risen Lord at 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday. If you are in our ministry area on Easter, please plan to attend one of the Divine Services. Please invite a family member or friend to attend Easter and Holy Week services with you. Our risen Lord will bless you with His presence, Word, and peace.

Our King was raised on Easter day and what wonderful things we hear about. We see the sad and scared Marys, a picture of God’s sad and scared church, filled with joy at the angel’s message. We see the stone rolled back and no body in there, catching a glimpse of our own future graves. Christ’s empty tomb is a powerful testimony to the truth and reality of His resurrection. Our crucified King has delivered you from the fear of death. Your death will be the door to eternal life in heaven. The angel sits in a garden grave yard and proclaims a short but magnificent message. “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not there, for He has risen, as He said.” No need for fear in this fear-filled world, says the angel from heaven. This King has dealt with and conquered all that could ever make you afraid by His crucifixion and resurrection.

See how Mary Magdalene and the other Mary take hold of those feet of the risen Christ, as Jesus comes to them and preaches the same sermon “don’t be afraid.” They grasp and worship at the feet of our Savior and King who took the bed that Adam had made for people, laid in it for three days and emptied it of its dread and power. Martin Luther wrote, “The resurrection is comfort against the devil, sin, death, and hell. The first commandment not only to the women but to all baptized and believing Christians is: Fear not! There is joy, peace, and happiness in the kingdom of our resurrected Lord.

We will come to our risen Jesus and worship Him on Easter Sunday. You will sit and hear and learn the Word of our risen Lord. We will stand to sing and speak praises to our risen Christ. You will sit to give cheerful offerings to God. We will stand to bow our heads and fold our hands to pray to our risen Lord. We will kneel to receive our Lord’s Supper. We will eat Christ’s body in the bread and drink His blood in the fruit of the vine. We will proclaim our Lord’s death until He comes again in glory by receiving His Supper. Jesus will bless us with forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation.

It is good, right, and salutary for us to celebrate on Easter Sunday and throughout the Easter season. Jesus has risen from the dead just as He said. Our risen Christ is with you today and each day. May our risen Lord bless you and your family this month of April and always!

Pastor Terry Nelson

C H R I S T I A N E D U C A T I O N

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL has been scheduled for July 14 – 18, 2014, 9 a.m. – noon. “Weird Animals – Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a Kind!” VBS is held for children going into kindergarten through going into sixth grade. A $15 materials fee is due at the time of registration. (If you help out VBS week, there is no registration fee for your child.) Registration forms will be available later in April. Some of the Bible points will be: Even when you’re left out . . Jesus loves you! Even though you’re different . . . Jesus loves you! Even when you don’t understand . .. Jesus loves you! Even though you do wrong. . . . . Jesus loves you! Even when you’re afraid. . . Jesus loves you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL classes are held Sundays at 10 a.m. for children three years old through fifth grade. Children are dismissed to their classes from the worship service after the opening hymn.

YOUTH in grades 6-12 meet for Bible Study the first and third Sundays of the month during worship. All had a great time at the laser tag outing March 22.

SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS

All are welcome! Join us as we study “The Crucified King”, Sundays at 9 a.m. during Lent. Who would ever expect God’s King to be betrayed, denied, accused, mocked, and crucified? Who would ever look for God’s glory in a Crucified King? The Crucified King proclaims a King whose glory is shown not in His impressive power or strength, but chiefly in His showing mercy to sinners.

CONFIRMATION instruction, for young people in 7th and 8th grades, is held Wednesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Sunday will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

CROSS OF CHRISTCHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL

Registration for fall classes is under way and classes are filling quickly. If you are new to our congregation and would like information about our preschool, please call the church office.

We offer a Christian, play-based program for three and four year olds, with age appropriate academics. Three year olds have the option of a morning or afternoon class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Four year olds will meet Monday, Wednesday, and an (optional) Friday – morning and afternoon sessions available.

THANK YOU to those who participated in the Morley candy preschool fundraiser. The orders will be delivered on Monday, March 31.

EASTER LILIES

Sign up on the Information Board to purchase EASTER LILIES for the Altar area. The lilies are available for $15 each and may be purchased in memory of loved ones. Twelve lilies have been ordered.EASTER USHERS & GREETERS

Sign up on the Information Board if you are available to serve as an USHER or GREETER on Easter Sunday at the 7:30 a.m. service. Thank you. The 10:00 a.m. service has been assigned.2014 ALTAR FLOWERS

Sign up for those important dates in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. or in memory of loved ones. Vases are available for $30 each and may be taken home after worship. Two vases are available each Sunday. (You do not need to sign up for both.) Checks are made out to “Cross of Christ” – designated “Altar Flowers.” Dates are open in the summer months.COFFEE HOURRevised:

April Easter BreakfastMay Church Council

You are invited to sign up on the Information Board to contribute items for the Coffee Hour. This helps spread the responsibility among our members. The hosting Board sets up and cleans up after Coffee Hour. CONGREGATION MEETING

A Congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, May 4, after worship. All members are encouraged to attend!

EMAIL ADDRESSES

Throughout the month, you can go online to check out our church’s web page:www.crossofchristlutheran.org

The Calendar and Newsletter are available each month on this web site. Also, if you would prefer this newsletter be emailed to you, email us: cross-christ@att.net.

If you would like to receive periodic announcements through email, contact us. Indicate whether you would still prefer a hard copy for the newsletter.Interesting Church Signs:

“GOD DOESN’T WANT SHARES OF YOUR LIFE. HE WANTS CONTROLLING INTEREST.”

“MAKE A FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES.”

“PRAYER + FAITH = CHANGE”

STEWARDSHIPCORNER

Seeking God First

During this Lenten season, our thoughts and hearts focus on the love that Jesus demonstrated to each of us by His willingness to suffer and die on the cross. Our heavenly Father loved us so much that He sent His one and only Son to live among us and die for us so that, through His Son’s death and resurrection, we could be reconciled with Him and sin and death would be conquered.

During Lent, we meditate on what Jesus has done for us and, by God’s grace, we may be led to develop a more disciplined lifestyle by giving up certain foods and/or activities in order to focus on our relationship with our Savior. Jesus said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). The first word in this verse is “but.” Jesus used this word because people are so worried about worldly things that we are too preoccupied to seek Him. Jesus promises that, if we will seek Him, He will give us what we need. What about you today? Are you seeking God with all your heart knowing that He can be trusted and will provide? Are you worrying too much about material things and relying too much on yourself? Have you embraced the attitude of our culture that “more is better”? Do you feel strained, exhausted, and breathless because of the rat race you can’t escape? In Christ, you can escape, and, through faith, you can freely “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,” knowing He will provide.

Prayer: Lord, place in me an attitude to seek You first. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Blessings on your journey as a steward!

OUR SINFUL NATURE IS ALWAYSAT WAR WITH OUR DESIRE TO DO

WHAT IS GOOD. WHO WILLRESCUE US FROM THIS DILEMMA?

“Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:25).

He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!Have a Blessed Easter!

Looking to donate to a special need?Consider the following funds:

Painting Fund, Sidewalk Cement Work Fund

Electrical Work, GuttersParking Lot Fund, Roof Fund

Debt Fund, Garage Fund

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LIKE OUR SAVIOR, LET US NOTCHOOSE OUR OWN WAY, BUT

ASK FOR STRENGTH TO FOLLOWOUR LORD’S WILL.

“My Father, if it be possible let this cuppass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will,but as You will” (Matthew 26:39).

APRILBIRTHDAYS

2 Lisa Sterling 3 Edna Schuur

Rachel Tura 5 Haley Lauer Hal Nimer 6 Julia Kreipke 8 Ronald Reichert

Gloria Schrom 9 Dawn Lanczki

Brent SterlingSue Zimmerman

10 Heather Sieting15 Lillian Candela

Karen HantzKenneth Nelson

16 Joe Vance17 Vi Chambers

Cathy Eckhout18 Sarah Zimmerman19 Alice Miller

Luke NelsonSamantha Hudson

21 Bob Smith22 Stephen Flook23 Brian Hall24 Claudia Abrash27 Gary Albin

Lucille Martin

APRILANNIVERSARIES

3 Dennis & Donna Evans28 William & Leslie Pratt

Please inform the church office of any missing dates or errors.

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Email: cross-christ@att.net Office: 248-437-8810/ Fax: 248-437-7708/ Home: 248-486-4335 Web:www.crossofchristlutheran.org________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday+ Indicates Holy Communion

1 24:00-5:30pm Confirmation

36:30-8:30pm Girl Scouts

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6 9:00am Adult Bible Class10:00am Worship 10:00am Sunday School10:00am Youth Bible Study11:00am Nagy Baptisms

7No PreschoolApril 7 - 11Spring Break

8 9No Confirmation-

Spring Break

10 11 12

13 Palm Sunday

9:00am Adult Bible Class10:00am Worship + 10:00am Sunday School 10:00am Youth Bible Study11:00am Brass Ensemble

14 15 164:00-5:30pm Confirmation

17 Maundy Thursday

7:00pm Worship +

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18Good Friday

7:00pm Worship

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20 Easter Sunday 7:30am Worship + Brass 8:30am-9:30am Easter Breakfast10:00am Worship + Brass & Choir 11:00am Easter Egg Hunt

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7:00pm Trustees

22 7:00pm Church Council

234:00-5:30pm Confirmation

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27 9:00am Adult Bible Class10:00am Worship +10:00am Sunday School

28 29 304:00-5:30pm Confirmation

REGISTRATION FORM2014-2015 School Year

CROSS OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL24155 Griswold Road, South Lyon, MI 48178

248-437-0871 or 248-437-8810

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Child’s Full Name Name Preferred for Class

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Name of Parents/Guardians Birth Date

Circle your class choice4 AM Monday/Wednesday/Friday

_________________________________________ 9:15am - 11:45am 2 day or 3 dayAddress (Street)

4 PM Monday/Wednesday/Friday_________________________________________ 12:15pm - 2:45pm 2 day or 3 day(City, Zip)

3 AM Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am-11:30am____________________/___________________ Home Phone Cell Phone 3 PM Tuesday/Thursday 12:15pm- 2:15pm

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Preferred # for Preschool Parent Directory ALLERGIES (Let office know if you don’t want to be included.) Church Membership at:

_________________________________________ ____________________________________Email – (Please print clearly.) Name City

___________________________________________________________________________________Names & Birthdates of Siblings

TUITION & FEESREGISTRATION FEE: $50 non-refundable fee per child, required at the time of

registration and must accompany this form.

TUITION: Tuition is a yearly figure divided into 9 payments, Sept. – May.3 year olds (2 days per week) $ 90 per month4 year olds (2 days per week) $115 per month4 year olds (3 days per week) $155 per month(The second child in a family receives a $20 per month discount.)

ACTIVITY/MATERIALS FEE : $30 one-time non-refundable fee per child, due the first session in September. This fee covers the cost of field trips for your child and one adult for the year, plus supplies and materials.

_____________________________________________________________ __________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date