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PEEK OF THE WEEK!
for the week of
DECEMBER 1st, 2019

REMINDER - THIS IS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAT SURVEY. THE SURVEY WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF THE DAY ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/crosslutheranrobertswi
(press button below to be directed to the link)

We are inviting you to complete the Church Assessment Tool (CAT), an on-line instrument that will help leaders gauge the strength, vitality, and trends in our church. The information gained from this assessment will be valuable in helping the leaders of Cross Lutheran as they make decisions about the future of Cross Lutheran Church.

We are asking you to go online by clicking on the link provided and tell us about your experiences in and priorities for our church. Please do not discuss the survey or your answers with others as this may influence their answers.

All answers are strictly anonymous. We have no way of matching any assessment to a particular person, so please feel free to candidly share your perceptions, opinions and experiences. Our future together is dependent on your participation and honest answers.

If you have questions, please contact Pastor John Sutherland at: pastor@robertscrosslutheran.com or (715)749-3551

Many thanks,

Cross Lutheran Council & Bridge Pastor John Sutherland

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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 and Bridge Pastor John Sutherland

CAT FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Click HERE to take the CAT Survey! (20-30 minutes in 1 session)

Please fill out the form below and return to the office, or SAVE and email your form back to: churchoffice@robertscrosslutheran.com

ORDERS ARE DUE END OF DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4th

Thank you!

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDER FORM

Weekly Ministers

12.01.19

Scripture Reader:

Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:

Ushers:
Greeters:

Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:

Ron Campbell

Teri Peterson
Tom Sullwold, Jan Manore
Steve & Diane Smart
Dave & Ardie Peterson
Olivia Gordon
Needed

Coffee Servers:
Tellers:

Altar Flowers:
Eternal Candle:

NEEDED
Will Daher, Laura Daher

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12.08.19

Scripture Reader:

Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:

Greeters:
Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:

Chad Svacina

Jane Hamlin
Ron & Geri Campbell
Joe Traynor, Logan Traynor
Cy & Kay Bjerke
Garrett Melstrom
James Vogt

Coffee Servers:
Tellers:

Altar Flowers:
Eternal Candle:

Celeste Boles
Sue Gibb, Diane Smart

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WEBSITE SPONSOR FOR NOVEMBER:

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If you are not able to fulfill the volunteer position, please contact a replacement. Thank you!

Click HERE for the DECEMBER Weekly Minister Schedule

THIS WEEK AT CROSS!

Sunday, December 1st
CAT SURVEY CLOSES END OF DAY
9:00 am: Worship w/Noisy Offering
10:15 am: Sunday School

Monday, December 2nd
4:00 pm: Adult Bible Study
5;45 pm: Mutual Ministry Q4 Meeting

Tuesday, December 3rd
9:00 am: Quilting
10:30 am: Knitting
7:00 pm: Cross Lutheran Book Club

Wednesday, December 4th
6:00 pm: Confirmation
6:00 pm: Advent Party w/Dinner
6:00 pm: Bible Study 101 - Mark
7:00 pm: Worship
7:30 Choir Practice

Thursday, December 5th
AA (Open) "12&12" Meeting
AA (Open) Speaker Meeting

Friday, December 6th
GRACE PLACE MEAL

Saturday, December 7th
WELCA COOKIE FAIR!

Sunday, December 8th
9:00 am: Worship w/Adult Choir
10:15 am: Sunday School

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Warm Hearts, Warm Hands

warm items collection for Turningpoint begins Dec. 1st!

Sunday , December 1
11:15 am: Advent Party with Lunch!
Learn about the season of Advent with other families!
Wednesday, December 11
5:45 pm: Christmas Caroling (open to all ages)
Sunday, December 15
9:00 am: Children's Christmas Program

CROSS KIDS NEWS - FALL 2019

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WORSHIP
continues at 7 pm with our
AMAZING WORSHIP TEAM
"By Faith"!

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
BRING A FRIEND! JOIN US!

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.

Cross Lutheran/Give Plus Mobile

www.robertscrosslutheran.com/give/

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! **

2019-20 Ministry Leader / Committee List

Missed Sunday Worship?

Here are the Scripture Readings for this week!

12.01.19

ISAIAH 2:1-5
PSALM 122
ROMANS 13:11-14
GOSPEL OF MATTHEW 24:36-44

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

Prayer Ministry Update - DECEMBER 2019

Noisy Offering 2019
(usually the 1st Sunday of the month)!
Next Noisy Offering is:
December 1st, 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

$ 152.33

$ 78.58

$ 534.36

$ 2240.21

$ _ 58.86

$ _ 81.95

$ _111.35

$ _ 85.79

$ _97.45

$ 162.58

$ 128.20

$ ______

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?

§ Use this link to shop: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-1182384

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.

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)

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.

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.

In the Case of a Pastoral Emergency:

If you have any Pastoral needs
(i.e. hospitalizations, home communion visits, counseling, etc.)
please contact Pastor John Sutherland at: (715) 651- 2710.
You can also contact Pastor John via email at: pastor@robertscrosslutheran.com
You may also contact the Church Office at: (715) 749-3551
or: churchoffice@robertscrosslutheran.com

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Roberts, Wisconsin 54023

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