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Hello Saints of Cross Lutheran Church! It’s so good to be here, and I am very honored that I am to be your bridge pastor and enter ministry with you during this time of transition.
Many of you know already the most important thing that there is to know about me, and that is I am married to your Sunday morning pianist Kathy Beito. I have already been informed that she has seniority over me, and I will not argue with that.
I am arriving here after spending just over a year as the interim pastor at Redeemer Lutheran in White Bear Lake, MN. Before that interim, I served Assistant to the Bishop of the Northwest Synod of WI. Prior to my wonderful five years on synod staff, I served the saints of Our Savior’s in Beldenville and Rush River Lutheran Church. Before that is real ancient history, but I served a congregation in Pontiac, Illinois, and I was a missionary in Hong Kong.
Kathy and I have four wonderful children ages 16-23, and we live in the town of Hudson.
My non-churchy passions are weightlifting, and travel. I used to love fishing and gardening, but life seems to have gotten in the way of those hobbies for now.
There are a few things that may help you understand or know me better. I am a Packer Fan, but ours is a mixed marriage, and proves that I can love Viking Fans too. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is where I was born and raised. You can take the boy out of the UP, but you cannot take the UP out of the boy. I am a recovering alcoholic and addict and I make no bones about it as that is who I am. I have been clean and sober for 18 years. I like to think that I am funny and believe that laughter is holy. My hope is that we spend a lot of time laughing together.
This will be a time of holy experimenting as we transition and get ready for the future. Please know that what we try may make eyes roll, but all experiments are by their nature temporary. We will not know or grow if we do not at least try some new things.
Please do not hesitate to call or email me especially if there is pie involved.
God Bless,
Pastor John
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You are invited!
As you may have heard, Cross is conducting the Continuing to Reach Mortgage Reduction Campaign. All households are invited to attend an informational gathering on Sunday, October 20 after Service. There will be a brief presentation about the current mortgage and an opportunity for questions and feedback. We will also be sharing ways in which households can help.
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Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
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Barb Dull
Will Daher
Dave & Ardie Peterson
Jim Hartmon,
Tom Sullwold
Weinandt Family
Emmie Collins
James Vogt
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Coffee Servers:
Tellers:
Eternal Candle:
Altar Flowers:
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Evangelism Committee?
Diane Smart, Will Daher
Sue Gibb
Pastor John & Kathy Beito IHO their new Ministry at Cross
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Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
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Megan Spenningsby
Natalie Hoppe
Steve & Diane Smart
Allen & Dan Briese
Soltis Family
Libby Collins
Matthew Johnson
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Coffee Servers:
Tellers:
Eternal Candle:
Altar Flowers:
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Spenningsby Family
Sue Gibb, Steve Powell
Sue Gibb
Briese Family IHO Hayley's Birthday
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WEBSITE SPONSOR FOR OCTOBER:
Denise Wakefield
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If you are not able to fulfill the volunteer position, please contact a replacement. Thank you!
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Sunday, October 6th
9:00 am: Worship
10:15 am: Sunday School
10:15 am: Confirmands Final Project Meeting
10:30 am: Ministry Fair
Monday, October 7th
4:00 pm: Adult Bible Study - Colossians
Tuesday, October 8th
9:00 am: Quilting
10:30 am: Knitting
Wednesday, October 9th
5:00 pm: Confirmation Mentor Meeting
6:00 pm: Confirmation
6:00 pm: Adult Bible Study 101 - Mark
7:00 pm: Worship
7:30 pm: Choir Practice
Thursday, October 10th
5:30 pm: AA (Open) "12x12" Mtg.
7:00 pm: AA (Open) Speaker Mtg.
7:00 pm: WELCA Meeting
Friday, October 11th
Saturday, October 12th
8:00 am: Men's Ministry
Sunday, October 13th
9:00 am: Worship
10:15 am: Sunday School
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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday October 6 and 13
Confirmand Planning Sessions
Sunday, October 27
Trunk or Treat! 2-3 pm
See Flyer attached below!
Sunday, October 27
Confirmation Sunday
Friday, November 15
Youth Game Night for Grades 6-12
Sunday November 10
Operation Christmas Child
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WE WILL NOW HAVE NOISY OFFERING ON CROSS KIDS SUNDAYS!
(See Peek of the Week for Dates)
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CROSS LUTHERAN CHOIR
Choir rehearsals began on Wednesday, September 25th (at 7:30, immediately following worship), with a GREAT turnout! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! It is my hope that it will be more convenient for everyone to remain after worship, and have the choir practice immediately following.
I am excited to be your director again, for the about the third time since 1977, when I organized our very 1st choir here at Cross!! Like I have said, I am “kind of like an old tire that you keep retreading!!”
We really need new members, as we have lost several in moves and for health reasons over the last few years. Especially needed are tenors and basses. Without those voices we are very limited in the kind of music we are able to sing. You do not need to have a trained voice, only enjoy singing. Together we can make a” joyful noise!!” I am hoping to do a few anthems with our Praise Band this year also!!!
I believe our choir is vital to the ministry here at Cross, so with commitment of new members we will continue!
Everyone ages Grade 8 through 100 are welcome! If anyone needs a ride either to or from home to attend, we will see that is available.
I'm looking forward to a great year! If you have questions or concerns, please give me a call me a call or email.
Barbara Dull
715 222 0832
Lbdull91@gmail.com
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IS PRAYER MINISTRY FOR YOU?
Prayer support is wonderful when going through a hard time.
This is one of our Ministries at Cross.
Please feel free to come to a Prayer Minister during the Service or afterwards.
We promise you confidentiality.
Or, call to have your prayer request put on the Prayer Ministry Fellowship (email).
We also welcome Praise Prayers
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Please check out the link below to the
monthly Prayer Ministry update.
If you would like to join the Prayer Ministry Fellowship in the ministry of intercessory prayer or have a prayer request, please
call Kay at: 715-381-5802, or
email Kay at: kmnbjerke@gmail.com
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Faithful Giving: Time, Talents and Financial Contributions Needed in Our Time of Change
Summer is nearly over. With that, our Congregation now moves into our more active ministries seasons - Interim Pastor Welcome and Support, New Pastor Search, Capital Campaign, Confirmation, Cookie Fair, Sunday School, Advent, Christmas, Adult Education, Lent, Easter, Grace Place Support, Blood Drive Support plus much more.
Our Congregation lives a culture of stepping in and stepping up when the call to action needs us the most. So, please continue to generously share your time and talents where you see a calling to serve. And, continue your gracious financial to support our ministries to the benefit of our Congregation, Community and the World.
Blessings to you all!
Steve Smart, Treasurer
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We have a new church giving app!
We are excited to share with you a new way to give to the church
GivePlus Church is a mobile giving app that enables you to make
one-time or recurring gifts from your smartphone.
Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for “GivePlus Church”
to download the app for free and start donating today!
Thank you for supporting our mission.
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Have you tried out our new app?
We would love your feedback!
Use our new ‘Give Plus Church” App, or sign up via our website, for one-time or recurring gifts
(for General Fund and/or Building Fund!).
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Do you ever wonder who to contact when you have a question or an idea? Do you want to become more involved in what goes on here at Cross, but don't know where to start? Wonder no more! Attached is the 2019-20 Cross Lutheran Ministry Leader and Committee List.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY 101!
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- Books available at class for $10.00
- Led by Lanae Nelson
Questions? Call or Text Lanae at:
(715) 497-3005
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FAMILY EVENT
Saturday, November, 9
7:00 PM
TARGET CENTER
More Details to Come
See Amanda w/Questions
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Missed Sunday Worship?
Here are the Scripture Readings for this week!
10.06.19
Psalm 37:1-9
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Gospel of Luke 17:5-10
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Noisy Offering 2019
now on Cross Kids Sunday
(usually the 3rd Sunday)!
Next Noisy Offering is: October 20th, 2019
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JANUARY:
ROBERTS FOOD SHELF
FEBRUARY:
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
MARCH:
RED SHOVEL CAMPAIGN
APRIL:
RED SHOVEL CAMPAIGN
MAY:
TURNING POINT
JUNE:
ROBERTS FOOD SHELF
JULY:
HEARING LOOP FUND
AUGUST:
ROBERTS FOOD SHELF
SEPTEMBER:
SCC BACKPACK PROGRAM
OCTOBER:
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
NOVEMBER:
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
DECEMBER:
SCC BACKPACK PROGRAM
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Wednesday Night Worship
continues at 7pm with our
AMAZING Worship Team
“By Faith” !
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Did You Know
Cross Lutheran is registered as an AmazonSmile Charity?
What is Amazon Smile?
§ You shop. Amazon gives.
§ Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases.
How does it work?
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Save your Family Fresh/Econofoods grocery receipts!
We’re raising money for Grace Place meals through the
Direct Your Dollars Program!
- Every time you shop at a Family Fresh or Econofoods store, save your receipts!
- Complete original receipt
- Once we’ve collected $150,000 in receipts, we can turn them in, and receive a $1,000 check for Grace Place!
- We will be doing this indefinitely.
- For every $150,000 in receipts, we get $1000!
A Direct Your Dollars box is located near the Welcome Center in the entry.
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WEEKLY MINISTER Duties
Curious about what is involved with each of the Weekly Minister Duties? Here is a description!
We are always in need of new volunteers!
Scripture Reader:
Read scripture during worship service (this is a great way to get kids involved!)
Communion Assistant:
Prepare wine & bread prior to service and helps serve during service
Usher:
Hand out bulletins prior to service, help with offering plates, help with communion, and count worship attendance for office & Synod purposes.
Greeter:
Greet congregation members as they arrive before worship (arrive 8:30 am)
Worship Assistant:
Lead the Psalm, Apostles’ Creed and Prayers of the Church
PowerPoint Assistant:
Advance the PowerPoint in time with worship service
Coffee Server:
Bring treats, serve coffee, and greet people after worship
Teller:
Help count the offering and prepare bank deposit after worship
Eternal Candle:
A donation to maintain the eternal candle each week ($6 / week or $24 / month)
Website Host:
A donation to maintain the church’s website; this option is only available on the first signup for each month ($30 / month)
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We are excited at the generous response to the small group sign ups! Small groups are beginning to meet so watch for information from small group leaders if you have signed up. We are grateful for the volunteers who are leading each group. The hope and purpose of these groups is to build relationships and devotional lives in Christ.
These are our Cross Lutheran Connections! groups:
* Book Group:
led by Diane Ullom
* Bible Study 101:
led by Teri Peterson
* Brew and Bible:
led by Dan Tokheim & Natalie Hoppe
* Women and Wine:
led by Megan Spenningsby
* Dinner Group (x2):
led by Jan Manore
led by Tom & Fran (Heinbuch) Sullwold
* Parents of Younger Children:
led by Nate & Carrie Weinandt
* Woodworking:
led by Bill Couch
* Board and Card Games:
led by Heidi Martin
* Life Transitions & Changes:
led by Mary Roen
* Knitting:
led by Sadie Varela
* Community Gardens:
led by Mike Deneen
If you would like to join one of the following groups, please contact the group leader,
Pastor John, or the Church Office.
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The Giving Station is available each Sunday for financial offerings and other special appeals!
WE HAVE A CHIP READER FOR THOSE WITH CHIPPED CARDS!
You can still swipe your card if you don't have a chipped card yet.
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