Posts with the category “announcements”

We encourage you to join us at church all services, especially our Christmas Services. Christmas Eve Service (12/24): 6:30pmChristmas Day Service (12/25): 9:00amIf you are unable to attend in person, ...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 22nd – Christmas CarolingDec 25th noon-3pm – Fellowship Hall ReservedDec 26-28th – Pastor on VacationJan 4th – Ladies Guild MeetingJan 5th – Installation of New OfficersJan 12t...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 18th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 20th – Fellowship 6:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas Caroling FELLOWSHIP THIS FRIDAY: We have Fellowship this coming Friday, December 20, beginning ...  Read More

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Dec 8th – Council Meeting following Children’s Christmas Program-- Light Up Carlisle 5-7pmDec 11th – Handbell Rehearsal 5:00pmDec 22nd – Christmas CarolingVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! WE NEE...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:December 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field worker budget additionDecember 7th – Ladie...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:November 26th – Food Pantry will NOT be openedDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer fi...  Read More

IMPORTANT DATES:November 21st – Matins & Confessions StudyDecember 1st – Special Voters Meeting for parking lot funding approval, emergency fund approval (insurance risk mitigation), and summer field ...  Read More

In response to the parking lot vote in October which showed an overall desire to pave the parking lot pending on sufficient financial support, stewardship has conducted an informal survey of the congr...  Read More

CALENDAR CORRECTION: Matins & Confessions Study is not on the 28th as recorded on the calendar. Because that is Thanksgiving, it will be the week before, November 21st.PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first...  Read More

PROCESSIONAL CROSS: In his first epistle to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul emphasized that, "We preach Christ crucified" (1 Cor. 1:23). He also made clear that the crucifixion of Jesus is central t...  Read More

TODAY: Council meeting today. Reformation Vespers Service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Des Moines tonight at 4:00pm. Following the service is a soup dinner and presentation from guest preacher, Rev. ...  Read More

THANK YOU: “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind."  Phil. 2:2I would like to thank the entire congregation and especially those wh...  Read More

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: The council meeting has been postponed until October 27th.   REMINDER: Please turn in your green follow-up parking lot surveys! You may place them in the labeled box on the wa...  Read More

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING: Don’t forget – the council meeting has been moved to today following Bible study.FALL CLEAN UP: This Saturday, October 12th, lend a hand with some projects around church. A li...  Read More

LUTHER CLASSICAL COLLEGE: Luther Classical College is ready to welcome its inaugural class in Fall of 2025 with seven students already admitted and 90 more prospective students. They also broke ground...  Read More

FINAL CALL: Time is running out to submit photos for the slideshow for Pastor’s ordination anniversary celebration. If you have photos of Pastor Johnson or events at Holy Cross of the last 20 years, p...  Read More

VOTERS MEETING: September 22nd is our regular voters meeting. CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE? We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack o...  Read More

UPCOMING MEETINGS: This Sunday and next Sunday, two different contractors will be here to answer questions about the parking lot. This will take place at the end of Bible study, around 11:30. Septembe...  Read More

UPCOMING MEETINGS:Sept 1 @ 11:30 – Parking Lot Committee Presentation – No VotingSept 8 @ 11:30 – Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 15 @ 11:30 - Contractor Q&A – No VotingSept 22 @ 10:45 – Re...  Read More

UPCOMING MEETINGS:Aug 25 (Today) – Special Voters Meeting regarding insurance and membership transfers; only a few minutes at the beginning of Bible StudySept 1 – Parking Lot Committee Presentation – ...  Read More

SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING: Special Voter’s Meeting next Sunday, August 25th. Topics covered will be Johnson family insurance for 2025 and Member Transfers In / Out.VOTER’S MEETING: Our regular, semi-ann...  Read More

LOST KEY: We are missing a key that is used to lock the bar on the door to keep it open. Please check your pockets and your purse! If you accidentally brought it home, just bring it back and place it ...  Read More

CALENDAR UPDATE: Previously marked as September 15th on the calendar, the Oktoberfest cookout will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 5-8pm. Brats/hot dogs will be provided. Expect music, games, and...  Read More

COLLECTING PHOTOS: The Ladies’ Guild is collecting photos from Pastor Johnson’s 20 years at Holy Cross. If you have photos you would like to share (e.g. weddings, baptisms, special events), you can em...  Read More

COOKOUT TONIGHT: See you tonight at 5:30pm at the shelter for a cookout! Bring meat for your family to grill and a side or dessert to share. PLAYGROUND CLOSED: The playground will be chemically spraye...  Read More

Starting Monday July 15th, the frontage road and Market street will be closed to work on the turn lane at the stoplight.When you turn onto the frontage road, you will be forced to turn right toward Ca...  Read More

LAST DAY: Today is your last day to claim any items from the lost and found table in the narthex. After church today, remaining items will be donated or disposed of.COOKOUT RESCHEDULED: The church coo...  Read More

NO WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES: Pastor will be teaching at the Okoboji Family Retreat this week, so there will be NO Wednesday Bible Study, NO Vespers, and NO Table Talk. There will also be no scheduled acti...  Read More

FINANCIAL REPORTS: The monthly financial reports from Council meetings will be shared on the slideshow before Sunday school in the fellowship hall. Detailed reports are posted on the bulletin board in...  Read More

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My heart is full of thankfulness for the outpouring of generous support by the members of Iowa District West and beyond, in response to our disaster relief fund fo...  Read More

Confessions Study and Matins has been cancelled for June 27th.God willing, we will resume our study of the Synod's Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles on Thursday, July 25.......  Read More

FINANCIAL REPORTS: The monthly financial reports from the May Council meeting will be shared on the slideshow before Sunday school in the fellowship hall. Detailed reports are posted on the bulletin b...  Read More

WEDNESDAY: Reminder that Pastor Johnson will be at a conference this week. There will be no Wednesday Bible study, Vespers, or Table Talk this week. CALENDAR: The Fellowship Hall is reserved on Tuesda...  Read More

COOKOUT TODAY: Tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the church shelter house is a cookout.  Bring your own meat to grill and a dish or two to share. CALENDAR UPDATE: The Fellowship Hall is reserved on Tuesday, Jun...  Read More

CONTRACT RUMMY ANYONE? We have Fellowship this coming Friday beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Contract Rummy. Bring a snack or two to share with the group.SIGN UPS: Check the narthex for ...  Read More

TABLE TALK: This Wednesday, May 29th, begins the study of Luther’s Large Catechism at Table Talk.GREENFIELD TORNADO: Update from Rev. Dr. Steven Turner, IDW President: Brothers and Sisters in Christ; ...  Read More

REMINDER: Pastor is on vacation this Wednesday and Thursday. No morning Bible classes, Vespers, or Table Talk. Confessions Study, which is normally held on the fourth Thursday, is moved to the followi...  Read More

GRADUATES: Do you have a high school or college grad? Let Kathryn Feldt know so we can help them celebrate! THANK YOU: Thank you to those who worked to get the new fellowship tables here quickly; espe...  Read More

SPECIAL VOTERS’ MEETING TODAY: There will be a special voters’ meeting today before Bible study, regarding the purchase of new tables for the fellowship hall.  THANK YOU: Thanks to everyone who helped...  Read More

THANK YOU: Thanks to everyone who helped sort out and box-up the items that were donated for the Food Pantry.  Many hands make light work of that awesome job. Your time was so appreciated. Blessings t...  Read More