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Hello Saints of Cross Lutheran,
Last night the worship committee and I decided that we will replace Cross Kids Worship by giving our younger brothers and sisters opportunity to participate in worship every week. The Sunday School will still sing on the third Sunday. However, reading opportunities, ushering opportunities and greeting opportunities are available to families and kids every Sunday instead of just the third Sunday. The church is always all ages combined. Kids are not the “future church,” but they are the church with us now. Our decision reflects wanting to be all age friendly all the time. We will strive to make worship excellent and meaningful for all ages here. Much thanks is due to those whom participated the last few months in Cross Kids Worship. Your ministry is appreciated and was enjoyed.
We also decided that “BY FAITH” will have some Sunday morning opportunities to lead worship as well. We will keep folks posted when this will begin.
Please note that on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 27th a 6:00 p.m. worship service will be held here.
God Bless,
Pastor John
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The Time Has Come
Today, volunteers will be delivering pledge information and commitment cards for the Mortgage Reduction Campaign to all households. Please welcome these volunteers warmly and keep the campaign and those who are giving of their time in your prayers. We are asking households to prayerfully consider their campaign gift over this next week.
The same volunteer will be following up with each household to pick-up your pledge card in a sealed security envelope next Sunday, November 10 and return it to Cross’ office. As a reminder, all giving is confidential. Thank you for your consideration to support this important effort!
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We’re launching the CAT next week. No, it’s not our church pet but the “Church Assessment Tool” (CAT). This is your way to join your voice in a congregation-wide effort to formulate plans and help in the process of calling a new pastor.
The link to the online CAT will be shared via email to members, letter to all households, as well as on the Cross Lutheran Facebook page. All members (age 16 and up) and regular visitors are asked to take the CAT (only one adult member from each family should answer the financial questions) . It’s completely anonymous. Plan on 20-30 minutes in one sitting to make this investment for our church. Thank you! For those without online access or familiarity with computers assistance will be provided by Church Council members. Details about this will be a the letter arriving this week.
Read more about the CAT at holycowconsulting.com. The outcomes will provide in-depth insight and a read on our church that will be valuable in matching a new pastor for our church.
Here are some answers to some FAQ's:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where does the CAT come from? The CAT is the property of Holy Cow! Consulting based in Ohio. J. Russell Crabtree developed it. It’s been used in over 2000 churches across the USA. Read more at holycowconsulting.com.
What is Mustard Seed Consulting? The Mustard Seed Consulting, Cumberland, WI was formed by Pastor Kurt Jacobson in 2016. MSC works with church to engage members and bring relevant, data driven evidence to a wide-range of endeavors and challenges churches face.
Jacobson is a trained interpretive consultant of Holy Cow! assessments serving churches across the country. An ordained pastor of the ELCA he served Trinity Lutheran Church, Eau Claire for 28 years until retirement.
He holds a BA in Business/Hospital Administration and Organizational Communications from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary, in St. Paul, MN. He holds a certificate in Intentional Interim Ministry from the National Association of Lutheran Interim Pastors.
Why take time for a church assessment? Because the information it offers will help us understand the range of views that exist in our congregation, our priorities and opportunities as we seek to make plans for the future.
How long will it take to complete? Plan to spend 20-30 minutes in one sitting. We need every adult and teen (grade 10 or age 16 and older) to complete the CAT in order to get a clear picture.
Is the CAT anonymous? Yes! The answers will be handled anonymously. No one will see your responses and know they are yours. If you lack online availability or need assistance, please contact the church office (or a council member) OR avail yourself to sessions where online access and assistance will be offered on Sundays and some weekdays … As a last resort, a printed assessment may be made available. This must be returned to the office or Pastor John by Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. Kindly do not also take the survey online.
How is this different from other surveys? The process that MSC offers us is unique as it gives all members an equal voice in assessing our church. This is distinguished from other processes church employ to gain insight, such as:
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Anecdotally-driven process which relies on conversation with individuals or groups that aren’t necessarily representative of the entire church;
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Authority-driven process which rely more on the perspectives of those in positions of power.
What comes from the CAT? A 28 page report called Vital Signs© details the levels of satisfaction and energy, culture and climate present in the congregation, priorities by age groups, critical success factors, and evaluative insight into key factors such as worship and music, morale, governance, conflict management, pastoral leadership, hospitality and more. All the evidence is aimed to inform leaders and guide them in making better decisions, in less time, with greater effectiveness for the sake of the congregation’s future.
How Will We Learn About the Results? The task force and council will meet with Pastor Kurt Jacobson of Mustard Seed Consulting as he presents his analysis of the CAT in June. Thereafter a printed “Executive Summary” will be available and the task force will find other ways to share results with you.
Please help us engage others in taking the CAT by Sunday, 12/1/19 Thank you!
Remember, there will be opportunities to access a computer and the CAT at church for people who would like assistance. The survey will be open for response on Sunday, 11/10/19 and close at the end of the day on Sunday, 12/1/19.
Thank you for giving the gift of your time and your input to the start of our transition.
In Christ,
The Cross Church Council
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11.03.19
All Saints' Sunday
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Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
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Mary Roen
Ron Campbell
Paul & Joan Nyhus
Bill & Laura Daher
Dan & Natalie Tokheim
Brooklyn Pizzi
Logan Traynor
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Coffee Servers:
Tellers:
Eternal Candle:
Altar Flowers:
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Schlueter's IHO Mya's Birthday
Diane Smart, Laura Daher
NEEDED
NEEDED
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Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:
Greeters:
Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
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Tom Sullwold
Will Daher
Keith & Theresa Hambrick
Rachel Vogt, James Vogt
Jim & Carolyn Hartmon
Jeffery Rinkle
James Vogt
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Coffee Servers:
Tellers:
Eternal Candle:
Altar Flowers:
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Fran & Tom Sullwold
Sue Gibb, Will Daher
NEEDED
NEEDED
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WEBSITE SPONSOR FOR NOVEMBER:
Dan & Natalie Tokheim
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If you are not able to fulfill the volunteer position, please contact a replacement. Thank you!
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We are in need of Ministers for the Thanksgiving Eve Service (at 6:00 pm),
an Eternal Candle sponsor for the month, Coffee Servers on the 24th,
and Altar Flowers for the entire month.
Please contact the office if you are able to help with any of these duties. Thank you!
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THIS WEEK AT CROSS!
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Sunday, November 3rd
Daylight Savings Time Begins
9:00 am: Worship w/Noisy Offering!
10:15 am: Sunday School
Monday, November 4th
4:00 pm: Adult Bible Study
Tuesday, November 5th
9:00 am: Quilting
10:30 am: Knitting
Wednesday, November 6th
6:00 pm: Confirmation
6:00 pm: Adult Bible Study 101 - Mark
7:00 pm: Worship
7:30 pm: Choir Practice
Thursday, November 7th
5:30 pm: AA (Open) "12x12" Mtg.
7:00 pm: AA (Open) Speaker Mtg.
7:00 pm: E-Team Meeting
Friday, November 8th
Saturday, November 9th
8:00 am: Men's Ministry
Sunday, November 10th
9:00 am: Worship w/Adult Choir
10:15 am: Sunday School
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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, November 15
Youth Game Night for Grades 6-12
Sunday November 10
Operation Christmas Child
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American Legion Post 432 Hammond / Roberts will have their annual Veterans Day Service on Saturday, November 9th at 1:00 at the Veterans Memorial Park in Roberts south of the Roberts Fire Hall.
Everyone is welcome.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
continues at 7 pm with our
AMAZING WORSHIP TEAM
"By Faith"!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
BRING A FRIEND! JOIN US!
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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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WHO'S WHO?
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.
** 2019-20 Sunday School Teacher list to be updated soon! **
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Missed Sunday Worship?
Here are the Scripture Readings for this week!
11.03.19
Psalm 149
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18
Ephesians 1:11-23
Gospel of Luke 6:20-31
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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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Noisy Offering 2019
now on Cross Kids Sunday
(usually the 3rd Sunday)!
Next Noisy Offering is:
November 3rd, 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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$ 2240.21
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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:
led by Jan Manore
* 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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