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1 CONNECTIONS Volume 7, Issue 1 January, 2019 Move Over Feng Shui Here Comes the Jesus Way presents that would surround it. In the usual course of the postchristmas tradition of the Von Behren family, when I was growing up, January brought something new. It actually started before Christmas way back at the beginning of Advent. It started because we had to make room in our home for a tree. Not being a normal fixture in our living room, furniture, which had long since made it s mark in the carpeting, had to be repositioned or completely moved to make space for the Christmas tree and more importantly the Once Christmas came and went there was opportunity for things to go back the way they were, or for our family to experience something new. What I mean is: would the furniture go right back into its old carpet ruts or would we rearrange the living room now for the new year? My mother and father had significant influence in that decision but they also invited my sister and I to have our say. More often than not we chose to do something new. Despite the title, this is not an article Continued on page 2 Welcome New Holy Cross Board Members In our November 2018 voters meeting for Holy Cross we elected two new people to our Board of Directors to replace out-going Board Members and we reelected one current Board Member. We also had one board member ask to leave the board mid-term. So as we say thank you to Sheri Meyer, Margie Indahl, and Wayne Sanders for their years of service to our congregation in leadership, we are welcoming to the board Doug Kayser and Mark Freeman (elected in the November 2018 elections), and Sarita Preuss (appointed by the Board of Directors in November 2018 to fill out the unexpired term). The Board of Directors will be meeting this January on a Saturday morning for an extended meeting to welcome the new members, to bring them up to speed on the ministry and leadership of our congregation, and to elect it s officers for the coming year. Your 2019 Board of Directors of Holy Cross are: Diane Zemke, current chairperson Brian McBride, current vice-chairman Matt Regel, current treasurer Jim Clay Mark Freeman Joe Lewis Sarita Preuss Doug Kayser Ingrid Sievers Feel free to contact any of our Board members, and please keep them in your continued prayers. Of Interest This Month... Page God For Us Class 2 Young Adult Bible Class Branches 4 Youth Page 6 CONNECTIONS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Volume 7, Issue 1 Published monthly Holy Cross Lutheran Church 7307 N. Nevada, Spokane, WA 99208

2 Continued from page 1 about feng shui (so if you don't know what that even means don t worry). I m not concerned with whether you rearrange your furniture, how you do it, or how it will affect your energy, harmony, or good fortune in the new year. However, I am concerned that things don t just go back to normal for you after celebrating the gift of a Savior this year. This does not always happen, but this year 2019 Epiphany, January 6, is on a Sunday. So, we will read the account of the Magi coming to see the child Jesus from Matthew 2 in worship that day. At the end of that account we read, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshipped him...and being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. (Matthew 2:11-12) When the text says they departed...by another way, it is specifically talking about the route of their journey. However, knowing what took place, and that their visit with Jesus culminated in worship and with faith that they did not have before in this Christ Child, it s not far-reaching to say that they also followed a different way after they reached home for Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Following Jesus as the Way would have been quite new for them. No longer would they be looking New to Holy Cross? New to Faith? Come to God For Us! Tuesdays at 7-8:30 p.m. January 8, 15, 29, Feb 5, and 12. In the Music Room God for Us is what the Apostle Paul says about our God in Romans 8:31. He is actively engaged in working for us and our future with him. Come learn more about how He does that in this discussion oriented adult instruction class led by Pastor Mike. This is a great class for those new to faith in Jesus, for those wanting to know more about baptism or to join us in the Lord s supper, for experienced Christians looking to learn what s distinctive about Lutheran Christianity, or for long-time Lutherans desiring a refresher in the basics of faith. for their fortunes in Eastern patterns of feng shui, or astrology, or any other quasi-spiritual path to fulfillment. They would instead be beginning the process of reorienting their entire living around Jesus. Rearranging a living room is small potatoes compared to that. Rearranging a living room can be done in an afternoon. This is something that can not be done in one year. It s something God intends to do in us every year. Every time we celebrate the Lord s birth, afterwards something should change. Not everything should go back into the same old ruts. Only now we re not talking about furniture anymore feel free to put that back where it was but be careful not to do that with everything in your life. It s healthy for us to depart Christmas by another way the Jesus way! In Jesus, Pastor Mike LifeLight Our winter study is James/Jude Come study God s Word and allow His light to flood your life. LifeLight provides a great opportunity to benefit from daily Bible study and the privilege of joining brothers and sisters in Christ in fellowship around the Word. Classes begin January 7, 8, & 9 and are on Mondays at 7 p.m., Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Please leave your registration in the basket on the oak table in the narthex. You may pick up a copy of the book from the oak table (or from the church office) to prepare for the first class. Join us on Tuesday nights starting January 8 at 7 PM in the Music Room (Just to the right of the Sanctuary, on the left side of the hall.) We ll meet every Tuesday through February 12, except for January 22. Page 2 C O N N E C T I O NS

3 Meet Shaun Adams SMP Applicant by Pastor Mike SMP stands for Specific Ministry Pastor and is the designation in the LCMS for Pastors who do their Seminary Education online while serving in a parish setting under another Pastor. Shaun is a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Spokane who has been involved in their youth ministry for the last number of years. He was identified by his Pastor, Pastor Ryan Tinetti, as someone gifted by God for ministry. Through conversation with the leadership of Beautiful Savior Shaun, Pastor Tinetti, and the congregation of Beautiful Savior have decided to support his application and education through the SMP program of Concordia Seminary St. Louis. (For those who knew Pastor Brian Albrect of St. John s, this is the same program that Pastor Albrecht received his education through Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, ID). The intent of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church is that Shaun Adams ministry would be directed toward church planting in the greater Spokane area. That kind of effort requires the support of multiple churches in the circuit, not just one. A new ministry start/church plant would still be a few years down the road, but there are a couple of ways we, Holy Cross, can lend our support already. First, Pastor Tinetti accepted a call at the end of October to Arcadia, Michigan. As a result Beautiful Savior is vacant and is starting the call process. Since I have been involved in advising Pastor Tinetti, Beautiful Savior, and Shaun in this process they have asked me, your pastor, if I would serve as a mentor to Shaun through his education in this program. With the support of the Holy Cross Board of Directors, I have agreed to do so. This means that over the next few years, provided Shaun is accepted into this program, you will get to know him at Holy Cross as well for he will do some of his ministry training among us. Second, every year Holy Cross adopts students to support who are in the Seminary. If there is someone local, from Spokane, in the seminary we usually direct our financial support toward their education. As Shaun applies for admission in Fall 2019 we ll direct our seminary support towards his education so we ll not only be supporting him but we ll actually get to witness his growth and training for the ministry. Shaun is still in the process of applying for the admission to this seminary program, but the Board of Directors and I would like you to know about this early on so that you, as members of Holy Cross, can begin to pray for Shaun and the possibilities for his future ministry in the Spokane area. A little bit more about Shaun. He is a lifelong Lutheran and grew up in the Spokane Area. For a time his family worshipped at Holy Cross when he was young during Pastor Benning and Pastor Luinstra s ministry here. He spent most of his childhood and teenage years at Pilgrim Lutheran. He currently is a Field Service Manager for Lowes. He and his wife Janna, were married this past year (a second marriage for each). They have a blended family of three children; Delia (10), Noah (8), and Lincoln (8). Both he and Janna are eager to see what God has in store for a life shared in ministry together. CYT Winter Show is Disney s Aladdin Jr.: CYT is a Christian based organization that does theater arts training for youth ages Holy Cross partners with CYT and sometimes hold classes in our building and we have members that participate. Show Dates are: Fri., March1, at 7 pm Sat., March 2, at 3 & 7 pm Friday, March 8, at 7 pm Tickets go on sale January 9. Sat., March 9, at 3 & 7 pm Sun., March 10, at 3 pm Tickets may be purchased online at or through Jennifer V ol ume 7, Issue 1 Page 3

4 Cross My Art Classes for the New Year! Cross My Art has a variety of classes throughout the year that make a great opportunity to have fun sharing Jesus with people. All are taught by local artist in the community. Pick up a brochure in the narthex for you and take one to a friend or check us out online. Here are a few upcoming classes: Fusesd Glass Nightlights on Tuesdays, February 5, 12, & 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alcohol Ink Cards on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Watercolor Workshop on Friday, March 22, at Aging Barrel in Nine Mile Falls, from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 23 in the Cross My Art Room from 1-4:30 p.m. Glaze Your Own Pottery on Saturday, April 27, for all ages, at 10 a.m. Private parties are also available. For more information or to check availability us at: crossmyart@holycrosslcms.net and we will work to schedule your event. Young Adults Connect with God and Each Other at Branches Sunday Mornings 9:30 a.m. in the Music Room Starting January 20, 2019 There are a number of young adults who worship at Holy Cross in various stages of life from college student to early career, from living single to newly married. Wherever life has you for the moment, there are experiences each can share and learn from one another and together from the LORD. Branches is a place to do that. It s a Bible Study group specifically for young adults. Branches is starting to meet again but on a new time and day, Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am (during Bible Class hour) to make it more convenient for you to attend. It is lead by Marshall and Julie Tramp and will meet in the Music Room (just to the right of the Sanctuary, across from the youth room). Mark January 20 on your calendar and come. Or any Sunday thereafter, you are always welcome at Branches. Jesus said, I am the vine and you are the branches. Remain in me and I will remain in you. Book Club Meets Next Jan 21, from 1-2:30 p.m. The Book Club is meeting on Monday, January 21, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Youth Room. For January we are reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. If you need to obtain a copy of this book or have any questions, please contact Diane Zemke at or dianezemke@gmail.com Free Afternoon at Lutherhaven Sunday, January 13, from 1-5 p.m. Come out for a fun, FREE winter afternoon at Camp Lutherhaven led by trained Lutherhaven Staff. Bring a gaggle of friends or come by yourself. Arts & Crafts Worship Devotions Indoor & Outdoor Camp Games Cracklig Fires & Hot Cocoa Invite friends that have never been to camp! Register as a single participant or as a group. Snacks are provided plus lots of hot cocoa! You may sign up online at or contact Lutherhaven at coral@lutherhaven.com or , ext Please note that there is a link to download a form to fill out and bring to camp. Every camper MUST have that form upon arrival. Page 4 CONNECTI ONS

5 Son Shine Preschool Shining the Light of God s Love and Learning Preschool 3-year-olds by August 31 Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon $80 Registration fee $140 per month Is Spac A e No vaila t to ble o la!! te! Pre-kindergarten Undeck The Halls Saturday, January 5 10 a.m. in Sanctuary Not only is setting up Christmas decorations a joyous fellowship event, but taking them down is too. Join us on Saturday, January 5, at 10 a.m. to help make this a very festive and joyful day as we undecorate the sanctuary and put everything back in order. Many hands make lighter work. And, this is a time to get better acquainted with other church family members. 4- & 5-year-olds by August 31 Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 9 a.m. to noon $80 Registration fee $175 per month OWLS (Older, Wiser, Laughin Souls) Our OWLS will be starting 2019 off right with a potluck lunch on Wednesday, January 2. They meet at noon in the Fellowship Hall and all are invited to join them, just bring a dish to share and show up! This is a fun group that has a great time together so start 2019 out with some hootin and fellowship with others. Join the OWLS! Crossroads 36 Meets January 9 Crossroads 36, a youth group for AY kids in grades 3-6, meets the sec- GROW PR ond Wednesday of each month durlea ing the school year for dinner, worrn ship time, Bible lesson, and games. H G ICE U REJO LA This month we will meet on THANK Wednesday, January 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. We begin with dinner and continue with worship through songs, a Bible lesson and game time. We are also thinking snow! Depending on when the snow comes, we will be having a family sledding party at Friend Bechtel s home so watch LEADERS: for more details to come Join us Don Comi for all events Susan Comi Emily Hackett and bring a Micah Von Behren friend. See you on the 9th! V ol u m e 7, I s s u e 1 GLOW God s Light on Women A New Bible Study for Women God is near. In overlooked moments and routines we can become aware of God s presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? ~Tish Harrison Warren in Liturgy of the Ordinary GLOW God s Light on Women Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room Are you interested in discovering how God is near to you? Marjie Wiersma and Diane Zemke recently started a GLOW (God s Light on Women) group to explore questions just like these. If you want to know more, talk to Marjie or Diane. Come and share the journey with us. Page 5

6 Something for YOUth: Middle & High School Confirmation Resumes Confirmation Students Confirmation begins again on Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 p.m. Please catch up on any make-up memory work between now and then and don t forget sermon notes. Lutherhaven Middle-School Retreat Friday, January 25 - Sunday, January 27 Our initial group registration is in for the Confirmation Retreat. We have 8 students attending, including friends. It should be a tremendous time. The retreat runs from Friday night to Sunday morning. Any middle-school youth who still want to sign up to attend are asked to pay $45 per youth; the Confirmation program will pay the rest. Sign up by turning in your money to Pr. Mike in his box in the Lay Office. More details on how to individually register your youth, about times, and about parent drivers and chaperones will Winter be given out at Confirmation class in Retreat January. Questions? Contact Pastor Mike at mvonbehren@holycrosslcms.net. Junior High & Senior High First Sunday will be the Second Sunday of January! January 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. This monthly evening for Middle and High School youth at Holy Cross includes lunch, fun, games and time together in God s Word. Snapchat your friends too and bring them to First Sunday (on the second Sunday this month!) SUPER SUB SUNDAY IS BACK! Saturday, February 2, and Sunday, February 3 Holy Cross Congregation there are two ways to HELP: 1. Order a sub: Forms will be available on the oak table in the narthex beginning mid-january. Please use one form per sandwich and place the completed forms in the basket. 2. Donate Ingredients: A list of items needed for donation will be on the chalkboard in the youth room beginning in mid-january. Take the slip of paper and return your donation marked for Super Subs to the kitchen by Friday, February 1, at 4 p.m. 3. Come and Serve: This is a youth group fundraiser, so all Jr. High and Sr. High students are encouraged to attend but more help is welcome. YOUTH here s how you can help: Youth and adults will meet at the church on Saturday morning, February 2, at 9 a.m. We ll fuel up with donuts and then prep sandwich ingredients, wrapping up with pizza around noon. We need your help! There are 3 shifts on Sunday morning, February 3: 8:00-9:30 a.m. 9:30-11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. A sign-up list will be on the chalkboard in the youth room for Sunday s shifts! Youth, as always, you are welcome Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. for Bible Class in the Youth Room. We re continuing our study of The Story; that is God s story. Questions? Contact: Ben and Lindsay Anderson benjamin.r.anderson@gmail.com (586) Page 6 CONNECTI ONS

7 Craftopia February Craftopia is coming again to Holy Cross fellowship hall in February so mark your Calendars and watch for Registration to open. This event is a fund raiser to send kids to Camp Lutherhaven not just Holy Cross kids, but any kid that would enjoy a week at camp. Sunday, February 17 through Thursday, February 21, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Sunday will begin at 3 p.m. and Tuesday we will end at 8 p.m.) Bring your own lunch and beverages and a snack to share. Dinner is provided at 6:00 p.m. through Thrivent Choice donations. Coffee, refrigeration, and ice are available. Locked storage is available overnight. This is your chance to get some craft projects done alongside others. Be sure to bring any personal lighting, extension cord, and whatever tools and items needed for work on your project. Start a new project or finish up something that never quite got completed. This need not be a craft. Sort tax receipts, photos, sewing supplies from Grandma, any task that requires table space. It makes projects so much more fun in a group. If you do not have a project to complete and want to still help this fundraiser, stop by anytime during the above hours and check out our store where items for sale include scarves, necklaces, bracelets, rings, dish cloths etc. available by suggested donation, 100% going to Camperships. Registration is available on line at Holycrosslcms.net under Events or check the oak table in the narthex for registration forms. Make checks to Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Campership in the memo line. Cost: $15.00 per day. Preregister for all five days for $60.00 or three days for $ Preregistration helps us plan for meals. Those attending may also receive Live Generously T-shirts in assorted sizes while they last. If you know any crafters in the community that could benefit by joining us, please pass along information to them. Our ultimate goal is to fill every table in the fellowship with happy crafters that get to sleep in their own beds at night. Cut, Crop and Quilt costs $47.00 a day. We can support Lutherhaven from home while having fun. Please join us. The Snow is Here Can You Help? Photo Wall Update Is your picture not on our Photo Wall? Or maybe it is a bit out of date and it is time to refresh your picture. You may send a picture into our office or have your photo taken by our resident photographer, Mike Donahue between services Watch for dates in January. The snow is falling and we need a volunteer a week at a time to help us keep the sidewalks clear around church for the office staff, quilters, Bible studies, homeschool groups, and more as well as for worship. We have a powerful snow blower, that s a blast to use, and several shovels, if you prefer the old fashioned way. Here s how it works. Pick a week (there are a few left) and sign up on the round oak table in the narthex. Connect with Barry Hilt before your week to get familiar with the equipment and if it snows that week, come in those mornings and help us clear the walks. Of course, you are always welcome to pray that it doesn t snow on your week, but what kind of fun would that be? Questions, contact Barry Hilt V ol ume 7, Issue 1 Page 7

8 Women s Ministry in January But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isiah 40:31 As the calendar moves forward, so does the business of the LWML. We begin the year with the normal business meeting and Bible study on Saturday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. Please come join us! We will discuss scheduling an activity in February. If anyone has any ideas, please let us know. Dates to Remember: Jan 12: LWML Meeting and Bible Study at 10 a.m. We had a lovely Advent luncheon at the beginning of December, with at least forty women in attendance. An ingathering and offering were collected for the forthcoming Maddie s Place. Their representative, Mariah Hopson, was very appreciative. Thank you, ladies, for your generosity! If any of you ladies are available to help in putting on the coffee and setting out refreshments on the third and fifth Sunday of the month, please let me know. Most of our ladies attend the early worship, which leaves me with this duty each month. In January, I have an out of town commitment on the third Sunday, so I need a couple ladies to step in for me. It would also be nice to have a list of 5 or 6 women that I could call upon to help me throughout the year. Please let me know or put a note in my mailbox. If we start at 8:30, everything is ready by 9:15 for folks who are coming for adult Bible study. The Lutheran Women s Quarterlies have been ordered for the new year. If you would like to reimburse the society for the cost of $5.00, you can give it to our treasurer, Betty Borns. We hope you enjoy the articles and the Bible studies too. May the Lord bless all of you with a renewed strength and peace throughout the new year! Marilee Griffith, Holy Cross LWML President Super Hungry? Super Subs are Coming Again! Super Bowl is not far off and neither are Super Sub Sandwiches as you make your plans for Super Bowl Sunday, plan to get your fare here from our youth. Order forms will be in the narthex by mid- January. Both six and twelve inch subs will be available. You decide what goes on them. Our youth will have them ready for you fresh on Super Sub Sunday morning. A suggested donation amount is on the order form. All donations will support the youth trip to the National Youth Gathering. Number of families that have pledged to Living Stones: 147 Total pledged amount (all pledges, 2011 through 2018): $936, Total Living Stones gifts received as of 12/23/2018: $1,132, Living Stones Capital Fundraising Campaign You yourselves like living stones are being built up (1 Peter 2:5) Page 8 CONNECTI ONS

9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Christian Curtis 2 Gerrie Lauritzen 6 7 Matt Neidhold Shirley Tipke 14 Zachary Johnson Mary Beth Snyder 21 Colby Jay 8 Gary & Vickie Kassner 15 Gary Holman 22 Ron Craig Rawley & Helen Harrison Bruce & Kendra Schmitt 9 10 Jennifer Blanchette Susan Comi Bob Doran Terri Martinson 16 Lynn Cunningham Rachel Lewis Jack & Joy Walker 23 Rhonda Bache 3 4 Andy Anderson Alex Shabaan Julie Tramp Jim Winkle 17 Owen Jay Karen Williams 24 Jim & Susan Clay 5 Samuel Craig Olivia Kroll Irissa McCallum 18 Dorothy Mitchell 25 Sean & Debra Mitchell 13 Heather Selset Tania Anderson Alex Kontinikolas 26 Dave Gannaway 27 Jared Dillmann Tami Neidhold Erica Rosas Eldon Wagner 28 Lainey-Rae Askins Madison Perrine Sarita Preuss 29 Karen Lauritzen 30 Cliff Borns 31 1 Dane Lewis Craig Podratz Craig & Gayle Podratz 2 Barbara Winkle 3 Kellie Poirier In Our Holy Cross Family... On December 16, 2018 we welcomed Kinley Mae Brandt into our family of Christ through Holy Baptism. Kinley is the daughter of Christopher & Lucia Brandt. Welcome Kinley! V ol ume 7, Issue 1 Page 9

10 January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :30 am: Royal Park Devotions 12 noon: OWLS Potluck 3 6 am: Men s am: Undeck the Halls 7 pm: Choir 6 8 am: Worship 9:30 am: Sunday School & Bible Class 11 am: Worship (Communion) 7-8 pm: Spirit & Truth Service 7 9 am: Quilters 8 9 am-3 pm: Homeschool 10 m: LifeLight 6 pm: BSF 7 pm: God For Us Class 9 9:10 am: Son Shine Chapel 10:30 am: Royal Park Devotions 5:30a-7 pm: Crossroads 36 6:30 pm: Confirmation 10 6 am: Men s 1:30-3 pm: College Moms Prayer 7 pm: Choir 11 9:30 am: GLOW (Women s Bible Study) 11 am-3:30 pm: Homeschool 12 9:30-11 am: A Child s Hope 10 am: LWML 13 8 am: Worship (Communion) 9:30 am: Sunday School 11 am: Worship 7-8 pm: Spirit & Truth Service 14 9 am: Quilters 15 9 am-3 pm: Homeschool 10 m: LifeLight 6 pm: BSF 6 pm: Bell Choir 7 pm: God For Us Class 16 9:10 am: Son Shine Chapel 10:30 am: Royal Park Devotions 6:30 pm: Confirmation 17 6 am: Men s 1:30-3 pm: College Moms Prayer 6:30: Ten Talent Ministry Annual Meeting 7 pm: Choir 7 pm: Shiloh Hills Neighborhood Council mtg 18 9:30 am: GLOW (Women s Bible Study) 11 am-3:30 pm: Homeschool 19 9 am: Board of Directors 10 am: Knitters and Crocheters 20 8 am: Worship 9:30 am: Sunday School & Bible Class 11 am: Worship (Communion) 7-8 pm: Spirit & Truth Service 21 9 am: Quilters 1-2:30 pm: Book Club 22 9 am-3 pm: Homeschool 10 m: LifeLight 6 pm: BSF 6 pm: Bell Choir 23 9:10 am: Son Shine Chapel 10:30 am: Royal Park Devotions 6:30 pm: Confirmation 24 6 am: Men s 1:30-3 pm: College Moms Prayer 7 pm: Choir 25 9:30 am: GLOW (Women s Bible Study) 11 am-3:30 pm: Homeschool 26 Middle School Confirmation Retreat am: Worship (Communion) 9:30 am: Sunday School 11 am: Worship 7-8 pm: Spirit & Truth Service Confirmation Retreat 9 am: Quilters 6:30 pm: Stephen Ministry Supervision and Cont. Ed 9 am-3 pm: Homeschool 10 m: LifeLight 6 pm: BSF 6 pm: Bell Choir 7 pm: God For Us Class 9:10 am: Son Shine Chapel 10:30 am: Royal Park Devotions 6:30 pm: Confirmation 6 am: Men s 1:30-3 pm: College Moms Prayer 7 pm: Choir Page 10 CONNECTI ONS

11 Service in Worship January, 2018 Date Time Duty Assistant January 6 8 am 11 amc ~~~~ John Gillette January 13 8 amc 11 am Jim Clay ~~~~ January 20 8 am 11 amc ~~~~ John Gillette January 27 8 amc 11 am February 3 8 am 11 amc Lay Reader Service* Organist Sound Board David Snyder Kay Hilt Linda Stein Linda Stein Epiphany Epiphany Bob Doran Marshall Tramp Gary Clark Dave Gannaway Debi McBride Debi McBride Divine 1 Praise Dave Snyder Jim Clay Mike Faulkenberry Debi McBride Kay Hilt Debi McBride Now The Feast Now The Feast John Rancour Marshall Tramp Dallas Spielman ~~~~ Stan Key Brian McBride Linda Stein Heather Selset Divine 4 Praise Bob Doran Lee Selset ~~~~ Jay Sorenson David Snyder Barry Hilt Linda Stein Linda Stein Divine 3 Celebration Dave Snyder Marshall Tramp *SERVICE STYLES: Praise=Led by Praise Team; Celebration=Combined traditional and contemporary music; Special=Specially written holiday service; Divine Service 1, 2, 3, 4, & Hymnal Supplement 98=Hymnal liturgies Date January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 Time Ushers 8 am Mark & JoAnn Freeman 11 amc Perry Ficek & Lynn Petersen 8 amc Matt Regel & Friend Bechtel 11 am Cathie Burgher & Deb Schwach 8 am Jerry & LeDonna Stacey and Jim Martinson 11 amc Dale & Pat Magart 8 amc Doug & Bev Myers 11 am Jon Lilla & Gary Honeyman 8 am Bonnie Bechtel & Shelly Lassiter 11 amc Brent & Jacquie Romaneschi Acolytes Greeters Audriana Spielman & Natalie Clay Lillie Whitney & Dillon Ryan-Downing Pat Thill Beverly Newell Gracelynn Martinson & Alexis Thill Vonn Schmoock Pat Thill Beverly Newell Nathan Werfelmann Samantha Dunne & Kate Wilson Pat Thill Beverly Newell Selah & Abigail Spencer Margeaux Amdahl & Kayley Mutloob Bonnie Bechtel Pat Tolley Gracelynn Martinson Bonnie Bechtel Dillon Ryan-Downing & Vonn Schmoock Pat Tolley Thank you for serving during Holy Cross services. If you are unable to serve when you are scheduled, please trade with someone and let the church office know ( ). You may also log in to the church website at sign in (center top), and click on Worship Volunteer Scheduling on the left. There you may sign up for vacant positions or remove your name if you cannot serve at that service. Because you can only add or remove your own name, please don t type in the name of your substitute. Instead, ask him or her to sign into the website and sign up to fill that particular volunteer slot. Belonging, Believing, and Bearing Fruit in Jesus Logos You ve noticed these little icons popping up in the corner of articles in our newsletter. They help keep us focused on our mission of Belonging, Believing, and Bearing Fruit in Jesus. Everything we do at Holy Cross is directed towards one of those ends. Watch for them. You never know where they might show up. V ol u m e 7, I s s u e 1 Page 11

12 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 7307 N. Nevada Spokane, WA Change Service Requested Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Spokane, WA Permit No Dated Material CONNECT WITH HOLY CROSS Reach us at N. Nevada Spokane, WA (509) Worship with us... Sundays 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. 7 p.m. Your Holy Cross Staff... Rev. Michael Von Behren, Pastor mvonbehren@holycrosslcms.net Mark Werfelmann, Visitation Elder Susan Comi & Taresa Hackett Office Administrators secretary@holycrosslcms.net or scomi@holycrosslcms.net Sunday School & Adult Classes 9:30 a.m. Terry Whitney, Business Manager finance@holycrosslcms.net Church Office Hours... Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Son Shine Early Childhood Center... Preschool 3-5 years old Sept - May Reach Son Shine at Katie Holtzheimer, Lead Teacher director.sonshine@holycrosslcms.net