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Cross Lutheran
PEEK OF THE WEEK! 
for the week of: 
August 11th, 2019
A COUPLE OF VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU'S!
To Joe, Will, and Logan Traynor, for assembling the new toddler climber and the two benches in our outdoor playground area.  

To the following groups that helped make it possible for us to complete the carpeting of the
Sanctuary Stage:  


Worship Committee
Men's Group
GND Ice Cream Trailer 
Special Offering Donations
Weekly Ministers
08.11.19
Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:
Ushers:

Greeters:

Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
Dave Peterson
Jane Hamlin
Tom & Sue Cody
Lee Kempf, Denise Arntson
Geno & Rena Hanson
Needed
Will or Logan Traynor
Coffee Servers:
Tellers:
Eternal Candle:

Altar Flowers:

In Memory of:
Tokheim's
Sue Gibb, Will Daher
Sue Gibb
Jason & Rachel Welsh
their daughter Audrey Marcelle
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08.18.19
Scripture Reader:
Worship Assistant:
Communion Asst:

Ushers:
Greeters:

Acolyte:
PowerPoint Assist:
Daniel Kachel
Pam Miles
Mary Roen, Denise Wakefield
Dan & Allen Briese
Diane Ullom, Sue Gibb
Needed
Will or Logan Traynor
Coffee Servers:
Tellers:

Eternal Candle:

Altar Flowers:
Needed
Sue Gibb, Laura Daher
Sue Gibb
Needed
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WEBSITE SPONSOR FOR AUGUST: 
Joe & Melissa Traynor Family


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If you are not able to fulfill the volunteer position, please contact a replacement or the church office. Thank you!  
Click HERE for the August Weekly Minister Schedule
Sunday, August 11th
9:00 am: Worship
 
Monday, August 12th
4:00 pm: Adult Bible Study - Colossians
7:00 pm: Council Meeting

 
Tuesday, August 13th
9:00 am: Quilting
10:30 am: Knitting
 
Wednesday, August 14th
6:00 pm: Ice Cream Sundae Bar
~ Free Will Donation for SCC Backpack Program  
7:00 pm: Worship

 
Thursday, August 15th
 
Friday, August 16th
 
Saturday, August 17th
 
Sunday, August 18th
9:00 am: Worship 
 

Important Marketing Director Update:

Heidi Sandstrom, our marketing director, has resigned her marketing duties and council has decided to eliminate this paid position.

Heidi will continue on for 4-5 hours/month to keep our web site updated.  She did an excellent job designing our web site. We are grateful for her work on this and appreciate her for keeping it current as we move forward. 

 

Council would like the entire congregation to be engaged in marketing our building for community use. So, if you are connected with a non-profit or for-profit group in the area, please let Pastor Durk know.


Capital Appeal Update:

Thanks to everyone who went through an interview with Michael Davy for the feasibility study in preparation for our Fall Capital Appeal. Also, thanks goes out to all who filled out surveys for feedback as well.  The results were very positive for Cross in terms of our membership's perspective on our mission and how we are doing as a congregation.


If you would like to read the entire report, please stop by the front office to look it over.

Questions? Contact Pastor Durk

JULY 2019 MONTHLY FINANCIALS

Monthly Anticipated Need for Operations:
                                                       $ 19,957.08


General Fund Contributions:   $ 22,749.95
Building Fund Contributions:  $    5,157.43

Total Contributions for JULY:  $ 27,907.38

Average Weekly Attendance:  93

 
Thank you for your commitment to our congregation’s mission in Christ!
ARE YOU VACATIONING THIS SUMMER OR AWAY ON WEEKENDS?        
Please don’t forget your financial gifts and offerings to Cross Lutheran!

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!).  


Have you tried out our new app? 
We would love your feedback!
  


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www.robertscrosslutheran.com/give/
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

NEW SUMMER Adult Bible Study
 
Dive into the NT letter of Colossians this summer!  Mondays, 4-5 pm, starting July 15th
~ Led by Pr. Durk

 
Study Books are available in the church office for $10.00
I painted that!
Join us for an Adult Painting Party!
  • Wednesday, August 21
  • 5:00 – 7:00 pm
  • $35 per person
  • Here at Cross
Register online at Cheers Pablo:
cheerspablo.com/hudson

 
Register for Painting Party

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY EVENTS
 
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14:
          Ice Cream Sundae Bar (Free Will Donation for SCC School Supply Drive)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21
:
          5 - 7 pm:  Adult Painting Party at Cross (see event flyer above for registration link)
          7:00 pm: Worship 
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Wednesday, September 11:
          Confirmation Orientation 
           WEDNESDAY'S 6 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 15:

          Rally Sunday
          Youth Group Kick-Off 
            SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15-11:15 AM
Sunday October 20 or 27:

          Confirmation Service Event
Sunday October 27:
          Confirmation Sunday
 
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2019-20 CYF Event Calendar
FAMILY EVENT
Saturday, November, 9
7:00 PM
TARGET CENTER


More Details to Come  
See Amanda w/Questions

Wednesday Night Worship
continues this summer at 7pm with our
AMAZING Worship Team
“By Faith” ! 
Missed Sunday Worship?
Here are the Scripture Readings for this week!
 
08.11.19
Psalm 33:12-22
Genesis 15:1-6

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Gospel of Luke 12:32-40
Central Community Gardens “CCG” in Hammond & Roberts WI
 
Community Garden plots are still available to rent in Roberts and Hammond! 
 
Contact Coordinator Mike Deneen with any questions or interest.  
 
mikeadeneen@gmail.com or (715) 386-9792 
 
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Benefits:     
  • Plots are ready: 
    (tilling & soil amendments); water; education; group buying, friends, flowers, tools. 
Outcome:    
  • Nutrient Dense Food.  
General goal:
  • Established in 2011.              
  • CCG is a Non-profit Community Group, with the goals of improving opportunity for land use, while promoting better health for our community through learning and practicing best horticulture practices, among as many as possible. 
    
Locations for gardens plots
 
Roberts:
  • Cross Community Garden:
    • Cross Lutheran Church                
    • 1246 County Rd TT
Hammond:
  • St. Mary's
    • Cemetery “S/W corner”, at 1420 Fithian St, at water station - go North then on left past garage.  
  • FireHall
    • VOH 1055 Clyde Hanson & Cty Rd T, enter from Davis ST. (North 1/2).
  • 1630 Thayer St.
    • VOH West end
Email Mike Deneen
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
Click HERE for the Prayer Ministry Update
Future RED CROSS Blood Drive Dates!
 
Friday, August 23rd 
  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We Still Need Volunteers to help! 

Friday, November 22nd
  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
To schedule an appointment:
  • Call 1-800-RED CROSS                            (1-800-733-2767)
  • VISIT redcrossblood.org and enter: Roberts
  • Download the Blood Donor App
  • Scan the QR Code on the Red Cross flyer (church office Bulletin Board)
Friday, August 23rd, Blood Drive Campaign Details
redcrossblood.org
Noisy Offering 2019
1st Sunday of each month!

Next Noisy Offering is: July 14th, 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

$ ______

$ ______

$ ______

$ ______


 

 



Take a look at all the good works our congregation has been up to this year!
 

Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. 

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Roberts Food Pantry
(RE: 2019 June Noisy Offering Donation $81.95
and the Worship Committee Donation of $75.00
in the name of Joyful Brass)

 

Thank you for both recent donations.  The one for $81.95 and the "Joyful Brass" Contribution.  The fact that Cross Lutheran is so generous and loyal is of great importance to us. 
~ With deep appreciation and gratitude.  Thank you and God Bless.  The Roberts Food Pantry.  

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Turningpoint
(RE: 2019 May Noisy Offering Donation $58.86)


Dear Pastor Peterson and Members of Cross Lutheran Church:
Thank you so much for your donation of $58.86 received on 6/11/2019.
Every act of generosity helps us further our mission: 
to provide support and resources to achieve freedom from domestic and sexual violence. In fact, your recent gift will support families in need of crisis support, advocacy, and emotional support.  Thank you!  
Thank you for your support in helping to make our community a better place. 
~ With Warm Regards, Amy Berg, Development Director

 

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HALOS of the St. Croix Valley
(RE: 2019 Red Shovel Donation $2774.57)
 

Dear Cross Lutheran Church - 
Thank you so much for your thoughtful gift.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of Halos of the St. Croix Valley for your generous donation.  
We are grateful for generous people like you.  It is because of you that we are able to continue providing so many supportive resources to those families facing the loss of a child.  
Thank you for making our mission a success.  Thank you for supporting families who have lost a child. 
~ Halos of the St. Croix Valley


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Turningpoint
(RE: 2019 WELCA Donation $500.00)
 

Dear Cross Lutheran Church WELCA:

Thank you for your recent gift of $500.00 to Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence.  Your support is deeply appreciated and will be used to fund the general operations of Turningpoint.  
Thanks to your generosity, we will meet our mission: to provide support and resources to achieve freedom from domestic and sexual violence
Thank you again for your support of Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence.  
Thank you very much for this generous support!
~ Warmest Regards, Amy Berg, Development Director

 

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ELCA Good Gifts
(RE: 2019 WELCA Donation $500.00)
 

Dear Cross Lutheran Church,
"What a good gift you've given!  Thank you for your recent gift of $500.00 to ELCA ministries through ELCA Good Gifts.  
Your Good Gift is a very good gift, indeed.  With resources like seedlings and seminary courses, vaccinations and vegetable gardens, Bibles and blankets, you're equipping God's people - around the world and around the corner - with what they need to live abundant lives.  
Thank you for your support of the vital ministries that we do together - and for your very good gift." 

~ In God's abundant grace, Christina Jackson-Skelton, Executive Director, Mission Advancement 

 

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Roberts Food Pantry
(RE: 2019 WELCA Donation $500.00)

“Thank you for your amazing generosity.  Your ongoing support is of great importance to the food pantry.  The shelves are looking very well kept as well as our clients being taken care of properly.  Thank you again and God Bless"

~ The Roberts Food Pantry
 

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Empower Tanzania
(RE: WELCA $500.00 Donation)

 

"Once again, we reach out with grateful hearts! We were so thrilled to see your most recent donation.  My goodness! On behalf of all of us at Empower Tanzania, I want to thank you again for your incredible generosity.  As you have witnessed over the last months, we believe in empowering the people we work with in rural Tanzania. Part of what makes our work come alive is our expectation that those we reach contribute something of value towards the projects we do.  Not surprisingly, we've found that our Tanzanian friends are incredibly smart, resourceful, and willing to work hard.  What they lack are means, but thanks to communities like yours, we can help them along and impact incredible change that provides continued growth and opportunity for generations.  
We appreciate your continued support of the work being done in rural Tanzania.  We received your donation of $500.00 on 03/18/19.  We are thrilled with our relationship with the good people of Cross Lutheran and are grateful for your generosity."   

~ Kindly, Leslie Klipsch, Director of Communications, www.empowertz.org


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Herald of Faith - Honduras
(RE: WELCA $1000.00 Donation; Men's Group 350.00 Donation)

Gift personally delivered by Steve Smart

 

Dear WELCA,
"Thanks so much for your gift to Herald of Faith for Maria to help young women learn to sew.  Your gift will help her get the villages to instruct girls.  It will also help a couple of "graduates" get a new sewing machine.  Your gifts go a long ways to continue helping these young ladies obtain income to support themselves and often a young family too.  Steve Smart shares that your team does a great job of helping many others.  Please keep up the great work.  May you all be blessed as you bless others." 
~ Thank again, Dave

 

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Roberts Food Pantry
(RE: 2019 Donation $152.33)

 

“Thank you for the “noisy” donation.  Cross Lutheran has been a great source of support for the food pantry for many years now.  It has been so very appreciated.  Thank you, and God Bless the Noise!" 

~ The Roberts Food Pantry

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 (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 Durk, or the Church Office.
 
The Giving Station is available each Sunday for financial offerings and other special appeals! 
WE STILL HAVE A CHIP READER FOR THOSE WITH CHIPPED CARDS! 
You can still swipe your card if you don't have a chipped card yet.  


 

Need to Contact Pastor Durk?

If you have any Pastoral needs
(i.e. hospitalizations, home communion visits, counseling, etc.)
please contact Pastor Durk at:
pastor@robertscrosslutheran.com or (612)702-5509.
You may also contact the Church Office at: 
churchoffice@robertscrosslutheran.com or (715) 749-3551
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