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LCC Crosswords May 2018 Summer Worship Schedule Wednesday Worship 5:45pm (Starting May 16th) Sunday Worship 10am (Starting May 27th) The LCC office will be closed on Fridays during the summer.

Fundraiser 5/16 Congregational Voting 5/19 Women s Mini Retreat 5:30pm 5/20 VBS Volunteer Meeting 10:10am Weekly Activities Sundays: Church School 9am and 10:10am (May 13th is the last day), Worship

1 LCC Crosswords May 2018 Summer Worship Schedule Wednesday Worship 5:45pm (Starting May 16th) Sunday Worship 10am (Starting May 27th) The LCC office will be closed on Fridays during the summer. May 5/3 Joyful Women s Gathering 9:30am 5/6 Senior Recognition Education Team Meeting 6:30pm 5/9 Senior Recognition Wooden Rose Fundraiser 5/10 RRR Readers 1pm 5/13 Congregational Voting Wooden Rose Fundraiser 5/16 Congregational Voting 5/19 Women s Mini Retreat 5:30pm 5/20 VBS Volunteer Meeting 10:10am Weekly Activities Sundays: Church School 9am and 10:10am (May 13th is the last day), Worship 9am and 11am Tuesdays: Men s Bible Study 6:30am, Women s Bible Study 12pm, Sunday Worship Rehearsal 5:30pm, Wednesday Worship Rehearsal 6:30pm, Yoga with Jessica 6:30pm Wednesdays: Wednesday Meal 5:15pm-6:45pm, Church School 5:45pm and 6:45pm (May 9th is the last day), Worship 5:45pm and 6:45pm, Confirmation 7:30pm (May 9th is the last day), 10th-12th Grade Youth Group 8:00pm

2 Pastor s Message Dear LCC Family, It s an amazing feeling around the community lately. With the arrival of warmer weather we all can sense that regular outside activities without hats and gloves will now be the norm and not simply a 2 or 3 day warmup. Spending a couple days out in the yard has been rejuvenating for me. I look forward to the day s and week s activities with renewed energy and excitement. This rejuvenating feeling is akin to how the Holy Spirit works in us too. Whether it s through the bread and wine of communion, through the peace-filled blessing of a friend, or the inspiring words of Scripture, God s Holy Spirit is always creating and cultivating new life within us. Although Easter Sunday is in our rearview mirror, we continue on as Easter people bearing the promise of new life into the world. An exciting development of newness has been percolating behind the scenes at LCC too. Last fall a member of our Bishop s staff asked if I would be interested in supervising a pastoral intern beginning sometime in Since then, I have been in conversation with Luther Seminary in St. Paul about having an intern on staff at LCC. I am excited to share that, beginning in August, a 3 rd member of the pastoral team will begin a 2-year part-time internship. A pastoral intern is someone who serves a church in the same way as an ordained pastor, but who is completing his/her contextual education component of the journey to ordination. Part of LCC s commitment to Luther Seminary and the intern is that we will form an internship committee. This team will be a 5-6 LCC members who will meet with the intern every few months to reflect with and guide the intern s development as a pastor. If you have interest in learning more about being on this important team, please give me a shout. I d love to visit with you! In addition to a pastoral intern, it is looking likely that we will have a new associate pastor on board at LCC by mid-summer as well! The Call Committee s work is nearing completion. Having prayerfully reviewed paperwork for 8 pastoral candidates and interviewed 2 face-to-face, we have found our candidate of choice. There are a number of important steps remaining before an official announcement will be made, but I am excited to share at this point we are taking next steps with someone I am confident will lead and serve with us well. Watch for more details in the coming weeks. As always, I invite your prayers for Lutheran Church of the Cross. May the Holy Spirit continue to work in and through us bearing God s creative life and light at LCC and beyond. Peace & Joy, Pastor Joel

Special Congregational Meeting A special congregational meeting and vote will be held during services on Sunday, May 13 th and Wednesday, May 16th. Two items will be on the agenda of the meeting.

3 Special Congregational Meeting A special congregational meeting and vote will be held during services on Sunday, May 13 th and Wednesday, May 16th. Two items will be on the agenda of the meeting. The first is for the congregation to vote to lease a portion of our property for Grace Garden, the 30-unit permanent supportive housing facility that we have been working toward over the past 2+ years. The second is for the congregation to vote on how to allocate the lease income upon successful passing of the first vote. Upcoming Forums for Q&A following worship services on: -Wednesday, May 2 nd -Sunday, May 6 th -Wednesday, May 9 th Congregational Meeting and Vote during services on: Sunday, May 13 th Wednesday, May 16 th

4 Finance Report March Actual March Budget YTD Actual YTD Budget General Offering $50,750 $58,310 $134,419 $151,740 Other income to general $329 $817 General expenses $42,449 $46,741 $134,872 $153,679 Mortgage Principal $2,826 $7,453 Cash Flow $5,804 -$7,089 Appeal Income $3,656 $15,112 Borrowed from savings $0 Borrwed from bank $0 Paid back to savings $0 Paid back to bank $0 Net amount owed savings $22,519 Net amount owed bank $0 Net amount owed Fund Appeal $28,000

Education & Family Ministries VBS 2018 is coming! Check out the flyer for more info! 6th-9th Grade Confirmation Families Wednesday Meal Servers. Student and Parent(s) are to attend and serve together.

Registration Information has been mailed! If you didn t receive it in the mail, please let Chelsi know at chelsi@lcc-wf.com. Printed Registration Forms are available in the Cross Way Center.

5 Education & Family Ministries VBS 2018 is coming! Check out the flyer for more info! 6th-9th Grade Confirmation Families Wednesday Meal Servers. Student and Parent(s) are to attend and serve together. May 2nd: Madison Hart, Tanner Wynn, Mason Hart, Brooklyn Hannig, Mallorie Redfield May 9th: Jack Watzke, Owen Witt, Maya Steinkopf, Caitlyn Sullivan, Abigail Smith Church School & 2018 VBS Registration Information has been mailed! If you didn t receive it in the mail, please let Chelsi know at chelsi@lcc-wf.com. Printed Registration Forms are available in the Cross Way Center. Church School Offering Confirmation Registration for As we wrap up the program year, we have started prepping and planning for next year! We ask that each current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade fill out a new registration form. Please make sure to include a current and frequently read address. This is our primary form of communication. Forms can be found in the Cross Way Center or on the website (lcc-wf.com) With Church School Offering from September to April, our Church School kids were able to purchase supplies for 190+ Backpack Program bags! Thank you for funding this project and teaching your kids to give boldly for others! Education Supply Needs: Ways to get involved End of the Year Cleanup: Sorting supplies, cleaning whiteboards, and organizing! If you have time in May and would like to help clean up, let Chelsi know. VBS Prep & Leaders: This year s Vacation Bible School is June 4th-7th! I am looking for group leaders, story room actors, game leaders, snack creators, and crafty people for VBS. Also, if you have extra time this spring, I would love help in painting signs and creating displays. If this sounds interesting, let me know ASAP! *Packing Tape *Dry Erase Markers *Markers *Dry Erasers *Chalk *Bubbles *Magazines (for collages and projects) *Construction Paper (green, black, blue) Looking Ahead May 6th Education Team Meeting at 6:30pm May 6th/9th Celebrating Seniors in Worship May 9th Wed. Church School Sings (last day!) Confirmation last night May 9th/13th Wooden Rose Sales (see flyer insert) May 13th Sun. Church School Sings (last day!) May 20th VBS Volunteer Meeting at 10:10am June 4th-7th VBS: Shipwrecked! June 6th LCC in the Park (see flyer insert)

Monday, June 4th Thursday, June 7th 9:00am-12:00pm Shipwrecked VBS is for all kids

Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch,

We would love any and all volunteers (5th Grade and older) to help lead VBS as small

6 Monday, June 4th Thursday, June 7th 9:00am-12:00pm Shipwrecked VBS is for all kids Preschool (3+) to 4th Grade! We will discover how Jesus rescues us through life s storms. Shipwrecked is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Want to join in the fun? We would love any and all volunteers (5th Grade and older) to help lead VBS as small group leaders, craft helpers, games leaders, snack organizers, and so much more! Registration Info will be ready the 2nd week of April! Watch your mail!

7 Wooden Rose Sales Wednesday, May 9th and Sunday, May 13th Cost: $1 per rose OR $5 for 6 roses Sleeves and ribbon included (while supplies last) Come purchase a gift that will last a lifetime! Proceeds from the sales will support VBS.

Let s go to Bible Camp! LCC is partnering with Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, MN to get kids to camp! There are programs for kids in 3rd to 12th grade. See below for a quick guide.

8 Let s go to Bible Camp! LCC is partnering with Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria, MN to get kids to camp! There are programs for kids in 3rd to 12th grade. See below for a quick guide. To get registered, go to and find the program that works for your kid(s). For information on camper-ships and questions, contact Carson at carson@lcc-wf.com. Leapers (3d-6th Grade) July 8th-13th Leap into summer camp with our most popular program! Leapers will enjoy all that Luther Crest has to offer by worshiping, participating in Bible Study, swimming in Lake Carlos, doing arts & crafts, exploring the Nature Room, meeting new friends, playing All Camp Games, team building on the Low Lands Challenge Course, and more! Night Owl (6th-9th Grade) July 15th-20th Early bird gets the worm? Not this week! Join us for Night Owl Camp for a classic camp experience where days begin around 10am and end around 1am. Bring a flashlight and your glow-in-the-dark gear as we worship, study the Bible, play night games, sing around a campfire, challenge ourselves on the Tree Tops Challenge Course, swim and explore. Witnesses (6th-9th Grade) July 8th-13th Be a witness to god's great love this summer! Make memories with this classic camp experience as you worship with friends, zip line off the Tree Tops Challenge Course, swim in Lake Carlos, study the Bible, sing songs, do arts & crafts, cook outside and grow in faith! Together we will witness God's love through creation and community. Waterama (9th-12th Grade) July 29th-August 3rd Do you swim like a fish? Do you have a sense of adventure? Do you prefer to be in the water? Then join us for a week of water fun! We'll immerse ourselves in our faith and in Lake Carlos! Learn how to wake-surf, wakeboard, tube, canoe and paddle on Stand-Up-Paddleboards. We'll spend a night camping out as we explore more water fun.

Celebrating Seniors Sunday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 9th Let's celebrate graduation together! Come to Worship on Sunday May 6th or Wednesday May 9th.

9 Celebrating Seniors Sunday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 9th Let's celebrate graduation together! Come to Worship on Sunday May 6th or Wednesday May 9th. Your LCC family wants to pray for your future endeavors whatever they may be. We would love to put a slide show of all of our graduating seniors together to show during worship! If you would like to be featured please send a senior picture and a baby picture. Deadline is Friday, May 4th. Also include any future plans for the upcoming years, whether it's college, career choice, or just keeping Mom and Dad company around the house! Please send all information and pictures to Carson@lcc-wf.com

For the remaining time of this miniretreat we will explore the theme of Nourish with creative practices, prayer, and time to just be.

10 You re Invited! Women s Spring Mini-Retreat Come out for an evening of food, fun, and time for renewal! We will begin our time together with breakfast for dinner (aka Brinner)! For the remaining time of this miniretreat we will explore the theme of Nourish with creative practices, prayer, and time to just be. Come as you are and bring along a friend too! Where: LCC Cross Way Center When: Saturday, May 19th from 5:30pm-9pm RSVP to Sister Michelle at michelle@lcc-wf.com or contact the church office no later than May 13 to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

11 Women s Bible Study Women s Bible Study is on Tuesday s from noon to 1pm in the hospitality room. We are continuing with our study series on the 4 Gospels.

Family Fare Receipts Please continue to collect your receipts and drop them off in the box located in the Crossway Center. We are off to a good start with a current total of $52,450.

12 Family Fare Receipts Please continue to collect your receipts and drop them off in the box located in the Crossway Center. We are off to a good start with a current total of $52,450. Thank you for your continued support for this project. LCC in the Park Join us at the North Shelter of Elmwood Park (500 13th Ave W, West Fargo) June 6th for fellowship, food, and family fun! We will gather at 5pm and eat at 6pm. RSVP is welcomed, but not needed. Coffee Bar Beanediction Coffee Bar is open! It is staffed by volunteers and we need lots more to keep it running. We have short 90-minute shifts for baristas and cashiers, plus you get a free coffee for working. Training only takes about 1 hour and we can work around your availability for day- or night-time sessions. No big commitments needed, just come check it out and see if it s a way for you to serve LCC. If interested please the church office at office@lcc-wf.com PieceMaker Quilt Group The PieceMaker quilt group will be meeting May 1st at 6:30pm & May 10th and 24th at 9:30am. We are currently making quilts for the Red River Children's Advocacy Program. Any questions, please pkmaas@yahoo.com. All are welcome. Attention Amazon Shoppers! Support Lutheran Church of the Cross by shopping with Amazon Smile! Just enter "Lutheran Church of the Cross West Fargo as your charity prior to shopping. (Must check out through Amazon Smile) After that, Amazon donates 0.5% of all eligible purchases to the church! Use the link below to get connected.

13 LCC in the Park Wednesday June 6th at 6:00pm Join us at the North Shelter of Elmwood Park (500 13th Ave W, West Fargo) for fellowship, food, and family fun! We will gather at 5pm and eat at 6pm. RSVP is welcomed, but not needed.

Something new is coming for Joyful Women. JOYFUL WOMEN S COFFEE HOUR On May 3rd at 9:30 a.m. we will be discussing the last two chapters in The Story, and in June we will be moving on to something more contemporary.

14 Something new is coming for Joyful Women. JOYFUL WOMEN S COFFEE HOUR On May 3rd at 9:30 a.m. we will be discussing the last two chapters in The Story, and in June we will be moving on to something more contemporary. We are going to begin the book "Life Lessons for Women" which is from the creators of Chicken Soup for the Soul. It is by Stephanie Marston, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. You may pick up a copy anywhere you choose, or if you would like a used copy for around $4.00, please call Terri Cleveland at (701) Please get all orders in by April 30 in order to receive them in time to read the first assignment prior to the June meeting. RRR BOOK CLUB RRR Book Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1pm in the LCC Library. We discuss a variety of books. All are welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Maxine Beseler at or maxbeseler@gmail.com. Upcoming reads are : May: Dinner with the Smileys by Sarah Smiley (Erlene has) June: The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank July: Love Saves the Day by Gwen Cooper (Erlene will pick up) August: The Autumn Balloon by Kenny Porpora (Erlene will pick up) September: A Necessary End by Holly Brown (Erlene will pick up)

Lutheran Church of the Cross 1402 16th St E ~ West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 282-0514 www.lcc-wf.com Contact Us: Pastor Joel Baranko: jbaranko@lcc-wf.com Sister Michelle Walka: michelle@lcc-wf.

15 Lutheran Church of the Cross th St E ~ West Fargo, ND (701) Contact Us: Pastor Joel Baranko: jbaranko@lcc-wf.com Sister Michelle Walka: michelle@lcc-wf.com Kylee Lisburg, Office Administrator: office@lcc-wf.com Chelsi Martian, Education Director: chelsi@lcc-wf.com Carson Jennings, Director of Youth Ministry: carson@lcc-wf.com Chad Svenby, Dir. of Music & Arts Ministry: csvenby@lcc-wf.com Maxine Beseler, Choir Director: maxbeseler@gmail.com

LCC Crosswords. November

LCC Crosswords. November LCC Crosswords November 2017 No Worship or Classes on Wednesday, November 22nd Worship and classes are cancelled on Wednesday, November 22nd due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The LCC office will be closed