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Holy Cross Lutheran Church “Sharing the Ointment for Jesus’ Feet, Giving God our Very Best” Cf. John 12:3 Our mission statement: Celebrating God’s love by worshipping God, caring for each other, and serving in community. Vol. 24 No. 12 December 2018 We are rapidly approaching that magical time of year when our lives are dominated by deep-delving symbols of a cross-cultural nature. I love it when the surface of living and its little pleasures connects to the mythical core of my being. Now we prepare for the sacrifice of large birds over the next six weeks. This is fathomlessly tribal and it completely amazes me how the whole large society of our country can come to such an accord. The act is so deeply archetypal that there is something in the feasts of the next few weeks for everyone. For the sports fan, it is no coincidence that the holidays beginning with Thanksgiving and trailing off toward the antipodes of January match up perfectly with the peak of football season. When I see that beautiful ovoid spiraling gracefully through the air, I see a turkey in flight across a green meadow with strong, handsome hunters chasing it. The most proficient catches the turkey ball, and spikes it for the kill. Maybe that’s why we call it the end zone. At any rate we have both a hero and the blessing of meat for the clan. What a beautiful parable of war, human striving, the blessings of acquisition of territory and the mouthwatering sacrifice of the bird. It is the Liturgy of the Successful Hunt. Now you know why, full as a tick, you still get up at halftime and fill another plate…. Pavlovian response to touch- downs. BERGY’S BABBLE: PASS THE TURKEY” … /// ...

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Holy Cross Lutheran Church

“Sharing the

Ointment for Jesus’

Feet, Giving God

our Very Best” Cf. John 12:3

Our mission statement:

Celebrating God’s love

by worshipping God,

caring for each other,

and serving in community.

Vol. 24

No. 12

December 2018

We are rapidly approaching that magical time of year when our lives

are dominated by deep-delving symbols of a cross-cultural nature. I love it

when the surface of living and its little pleasures connects to the mythical

core of my being.

Now we prepare for the sacrifice of large birds over the next six

weeks. This is fathomlessly tribal and it completely amazes me how the

whole large society of our country can come to such an accord. The act is

so deeply archetypal that there is something in the feasts of the next few

weeks for everyone.

For the sports fan, it is no coincidence that the holidays beginning

with Thanksgiving and trailing off toward the antipodes of January match up

perfectly with the peak of football season. When I see that beautiful ovoid

spiraling gracefully through the air, I see a turkey in flight across a green

meadow with strong, handsome hunters chasing it. The most proficient

catches the turkey ball, and spikes it for the kill. Maybe that’s why we call

it the end zone. At any rate we have both a hero and the blessing of meat for

the clan. What a beautiful parable of war, human striving, the blessings of

acquisition of territory and the mouthwatering sacrifice of the bird. It is the

Liturgy of the Successful Hunt. Now you know why, full as a tick, you still

get up at halftime and fill another plate…. Pavlovian response to touch-

downs.

BERGY’S BABBLE: “PASS THE TURKEY”

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The actual sacrifice of the bird kicks off the celebration with a meal,

another deep symbol of belonging, an affirmation of place in the tribal clan.

The high priestess stuffs the bird with magical stuffing and laces it tightly.

(Be careful when you say “pass the turkey,” especially if Dad used to be a

quarterback or center and you see him carefully place his fingertips on the

laces for spiral control.)

Then the high priest carves the sacrifice. A portion goes to each ac-

cording to their place in the clan. Save the drumsticks for the shaman.

They are magical music makers and trance enhancers.

This ceremonial stuff didn’t just start yesterday. Native Americans

of the East Coast of the U.S.A. had observed autumnal harvest celebrations

for millennia before Europeans arrived on those shores. It was over a hun-

dred years after the confluence of the two cultures that George Washington

set aside days of thanksgiving. Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a na-

tional holiday. The term ‘Pilgrim’ began to be used around 1870, and it

wasn’t until the 1890’s that Pilgrims got included in the tradition.

For those who enjoy the wonders of history and international coop-

eration, there isn’t a time that better exemplifies these things. The first

Thanksgiving is full of heroes who actually changed the world from both

sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Amerindians served pumpkins and turkeys, potatoes, corn and

squash. The newcomers had literally never seen such a feast, since all the

foods served were indigenous to the Americas. All was provided by the lo-

cal tribe. Exported to the Old World, these foods changed everything. They

are high energy sources of nutrition. People eating them got healthier, had

more babies that lived to adulthood, and the population grew by leaps and

bounds. Fewer farmers could grow more nutrition for more people on less

acreage, so urbanization became a new challenge. Cities swelled in size just

in time to provide workers for the nascent industrial revolution dogging the

heels of the Renaissance. … /// ...

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These Amerindian farmers should be recognized as historical heroes.

Because of their seed potatoes, we have sent probes outside of our solar

system.

From the other cultural side, we must admire the courage of those

who set out across a wintry, raging Atlantic in late fall for a distant land and

a completely unknown future knowing that there would be sacrifices and

casualties. Half of them died. When they arrived they found an Amerindian

population ravaged by the plague of 1617.

It was not immoral of them to have taken up residence in the Amer-

indian village of Patuxet, now known as Plymouth. They did not cause the

plague and they were as perplexed as the local folks concerning it. Wampa-

noag Chief Massasoit was delighted that someone could use the bay and the

village now that the Patuxet tribe was mostly deceased. Plymouth, unlike

other colonies bought lands at mutually agreed upon prices. Europeans set-

tled in deserted Amerindian towns by invitation as protection against other

tribes or other marauding, competing European powers.

Sure, history is full of violence and oppression. Bad news sells

books. One can always write a morality play and then pick sides and be

self-righteous about it. But as to Thanksgiving…..well, here is an example

of congenial international cooperation and mutually upbuilding cultural

exchange. A modern day xenophobe picking either side of the issue well

not want to admit that.

Wow, I’m getting hungry here! And I need to practice my end zone

victory dance for when I spike the butterball in the end zone. Pass the

turkey!

See you in worship ………………….. Bergy

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MINUTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The October 2018 Church Council meeting was called to order by

President Warren Schick on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 2:00

p.m. Pastor Berggren opened the meeting with a prayer.

In attendance were: Pastor Jim Berggren, Pastor Jhon Jairo Arroya-

ve, Warren Schick, Bettie Baring, Jay Byerly, Pat Curran, Deacon

Karen Davidson, Julie Kilkenny, Wendy Lambeth, Bettye Raschke,

Wayne Schaper, and Fredda Yurk.

The minutes from the September Council meeting were submitted by

Julie Kilkenny and unanimously approved by Council. They will be

submitted for publication in Crossties and on the website.

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Wayne Schaper. Offerings

for the month of September were $29,916, which was an increase of

$8,264 from the previous month. Expenses for the month of Septem-

ber 2018 were $36,586, an increase of $7,164 over the previous

month. Year to date expenses exceeded offerings by $68,119. The

checking account balance at 9/30/18 was $172,724, not including

restricted funds. The Endowment Committee has $896 interest avail-

able for disbursement. Mr. Schaper expressed concern over the

decreased offerings in 2018. He noted that Holy Cross has been

fortunate, as members have stepped up with special gifts to fund

some of the large expenses of the church (such as a new water heater,

projectors, etc.) Council discussed formulating a list of suggestions

for instances when members inquire about projects to direct the use

of memorial funds and other special gifts. The Treasurer’s report was

unanimously approved as presented.

Pastoral Staff Reports

Pastor Berggren gave a quick update on his activit ies over the

past month. In September he presided over the inurnment of Anita

Abrego’s ashes at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, as well as the

memorial service in October at Holy Cross for Charles Pustejovsky.

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Pastor Jim conducted the wedding cer emony for Chr is Lambeth

and Laura Bailey. He continues his hospital visits and reaching out

to prospective members and visitors to Holy Cross. He is looking

forward to the planning of Advent; the first Advent Wednesday Ser-

vice will be at 12 noon on December 5 th.

Pastor Arroyave expr essed his thanks to the Spanish congr ega-

tion for all of their help during the Rummage Sale. He noted he has

not heard back from the Synod regarding help for the Spanish minis-

try.

Deacon Davidson updated Council on her activit ies for the

month. In addition to her preparation for the memorial services and

the end of life counseling associated with this, she continued her

ongoing hospital visits and prayers, phone calls and visits for HCLC

members and friends. She also prepares the PowerPoint presentation

for the early worship service and conducts Adult Forum, which re-

sumed this month to study W orship Matters.

Old Business and Committee Reports

Building and Grounds:

Mr. Schick announced that the new projectors and computer for

the sanctuary (Power Point presentation) have arrived. He is

meeting with the consultant later this week to make sure the

existing mounts are compatible with the new equipment, and

installation should take place next week.

Mr. Schick has not heard back from the third company on resur-

facing the parking lot. Earlier estimates range from $96,000 to

$156,000 to take the asphalt down to the base and start over. In

the meantime, Julie Kilkenny will look into patching some of the

more troublesome potholes. … /// ...

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The brick floor in the Youth Room has been re-waxed. Mr.

Schick expressed his thanks to the anonymous benefactor for

underwriting this project. Wendy Lambeth has ordered interlock-

ing foam mats to serve as an “area rug” in the room; this will

provide the ELC a safer play area when weather prohibits their

playground time.

Mr. Schaper noted that during a conversation with a contractor

during the replacement of light bulbs in the gym, the contractor

suggested changing the fixtures to LED technology, which last

longer and use less electricity. He asked for the authority to

pursue this course of action; Council approved.

Bettie Baring gave an update on WELCA activities.

This year’s Rummage Sale raised $6,498 for WELCA projects.

One piano was sold to a member of the congregation, and the

Salvation Army took the items not sold to their donation center.

Many thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work during the

sale, as well as the significant effort in the setup and cleanup!

HCLC will again participate in the Westside Homeless Project; in

December WELCA will set up a Christmas tree in the gym with

gift requests.

WELCA will be sending Christmas cards and bookmarks to the

Sunshine Saints and fr iends of Holy Cr oss.

Upcoming WELCA events include the Candy Roll project on

November 18th, the General Meeting on December 1st, and the

Seafarers’ Project on December 9th.

Council discussed at length proposed revisions to the HCLC Consti-

tution and By-Laws.

There was a brief discussion regarding the Telge property. Julie

Kilkenny requested that a member of the Telge Committee attend the

next meeting to brief Council on their findings. … /// ...

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New Business:

President Schick noted that the current method of keeping track of

church attendance does not take into account the increasing number

of members who, although they are homebound and cannot make it to

Sunday worship, are regularly served with in-home visits. Mr. Schick

suggested Council consider a way to account for these members.

Mr. Schick reported that he was recently approached by HCLC

Music Director and Organist Cathy Elijah to see if it would be possi-

ble to take off one Sunday a month so she and her husband can

travel. She would coordinate her schedule with Pastor Berggren, and

she would find substitutes for the Sundays she will be absent.

Council approved this request.

Mr. Schaper was approached by an area photographer to use the

Telge property as a backdrop for fall photos, as well as parking spac-

es for approximately 10 families. Council approved this request and

suggested that a donation to Holy Cross would be appropriate. He

also distributed a schedule of HCLC Facilities Fees for review before

discussion of the 2019 budget.

Due to the length of this meeting, Council elected to postpone

detailed discussion of the budget. Julie Kilkenny suggested schedul-

ing a special workshop/meeting to discuss the budget, as well as the

Telge property. President Schick suggested that November 4 th after

the early worship service would be a good time, assuming the Telge

Committee representative could attend.

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,

November 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Upon motion to adjourn, the meeting was closed with the Lord’s

Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Kilkenny

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Holy Cross Lutheran Church Congregational Meeting will be Sunday,

December 16, 2018, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service.

ATTENTION

Topics to be presented, discussed and approved are as follows:

Approval of Proposed 2019 Budget;

Approval of Proposed Changes to the Holy Cross Constitution

and By-Laws;

Approval of Proposal Concerning the Sale of the Telge Property;

Approval of Proposal to Amend the Call of Pastor Jhon Jairo

Arroyave, Associate Pastor of Hispanic Ministries at Holy Cross

Lutheran Church.

Copies of the proposed Budget and Constitution and By-Law changes will

be available for the membership prior to the meeting.

Those members that receive E-Mail Blast from the church will receive the

information by email. In addition, copies will be available in the Narthex

beginning on Sunday, December 2.

Warren Schick

Church Council President

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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Monday, December 24

6:00 pm English

7:45 pm Spanish

ADVENT SERVICES

Wednesdays

December 05 — 12:00 noon

December 12 — 12:00 noon

December 19 — 12:00 noon

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Celebration of Special Services in 2018

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DATE

1st READING

PSALM

2nd READING

GOSPEL

12/02/2018

Jeremiah

33:14-16

25:1-10

1 Thessalonians

3:9-13

Luke

21:25-36

12/09/2018

Malachi

3:1-4

Luke 1:68-79

Philippians

1:3-11

Luke

3:1-6

12/16/2018

Zephaniah

3:14-20

Isaiah 12:2-6

Philippians

4:4-7

Luke

3:7-18

12/23/2018

Micah

5:2-5a

Luke 1:46b-55

Hebrews

10:5-10

Luke

1:39-45 [46-55]

12/30/2018

1 Samuel

2:18-20, 26

148

Colossians

3:12-17

Luke

2:41-52

READINGS, PSALMS & GOSPEL

DECEMBER 2018

COUNCIL MEETING

Next Council Meeting:

Wednesday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the Annex.

Church Council

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POINSETTIAS

Poinsettias, used to decorate the Sanctuary, can be ordered

beginning December 2nd.

Orders will be taken December 2nd, December 9th, and December 16th.

The price this year is $10.00 and you may pick up your poinsettia

after the Christmas Eve Service. Thank you!

JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

December 9th, at 10:45 a.m. in the Gym

There will be an opportunity for an informal discussion of items to be voted

on at the Congregational Meeting on December 16th. There are several

items to decide on (including the Constitution / By-Laws update, Telge

Property, and 2019 budget) so let’s get together and talk about them ahead

of time. We will meet in the Gym after worship, and for the truly talented,

talk and pack Seafarers’ boxes at the same time!

Julie Kilkenny

Council Secretary

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

Sharon Wagner

BRUNCH BUNCH

Sunday, December 9th, at 11:45 a.m. at CAFÉ BENEDICTE

15455 Memorial Dr. Suite #100 — Houston, TX 77079

(281) 741-0853 Come and bring a friend!

RSVP Jeanette Dukleth (832) 326-7214

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CHRISTMAS PARTY

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Please join us on Sunday, December 16, from 2:00—5:00 in the afternoon.

The WELCA Board would like to invite you to a Christmas party at the

home of Alan and Wendy Lambeth, 8874 Chatsworth Dr.

Everyone is welcome to come.

Spend a little time in fellowship and share the holiday spirit.

Any questions, please call Wendy at 713-854-1573.

THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Christmas Party date has had to be changed

We will be meeting at Fratelli's located at 1330 Wirt Road on Saturday,

December 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please contact Nancy Beamesderfer at 281-814-4153 by December 12, to

make your reservation. We will still have a choice of four entrees and the

cost will be $20.00 per person (no credit/debit cards please.)

SIP AND SHOP POP UP!!

Come by and see what we’ve been up to!! The Crafty Ladies are going to

hold a “Pop Up” Craft Show in the Annex on December 14, from 5 p.m.

to 8 p.m. and on December 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We have been working on some new projects, and invited a few other craft-

ers to join us to show off what they have been working on. So avoid the

malls, shop with us, have a cup of hot cocoa or wassail, and maybe find a

unique gift for the holiday. Please ask your friends to join us.

Any questions, call Wendy Lambeth 713-854-1573.

Nancy Beamesderfer

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Dear Pastor Jim Berggren and the congregation of Holy Cross

Lutheran Church,

Thank you very much for your monetary gift for our new building.

We are grateful and humble to receive it. We are planning to use the money

to purchase an art piece in the form of a sound panel which will enhance

both the appearance and sound quality in our common space.

With the approach of Thanksgiving we are reminded of our many

blessings and we give thanks for our relationship with your congregation!

Much love,

Marty Troyer

Houston Mennonite Church

GIVING TREE

ADOPT A FAMILY WITH RAISE UP FAMILY

RAISE UP FAMILY is the new name for the Westside Homeless Ministry!

Our family this year is a widowed Mom raising four children. Mom is work-

ing hard and the kids are staying in school and trying to work also! Please

see our Giving Tree in the FLC with gift requests from the family on the

tree! Please wrap the gifts and return them to under the tree by no later than

December 16, as we must deliver them that week! Thank you!

This is always such a wonderful way to start the Christmas Season!

Merry Christmas,

WELCA

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WELCA GENERAL MEETING

Ladies of Holy Cross!! Please put December 1st, on your calendar and join us

for the WELCA General Meeting! All women of HCLC are welcome! It will

start your Christmas season off with festivities, fellowship, great food and

sneak previews of the exciting events happening at HCLC! We NEED your

voice and your input and this is your forum in which to provide that wisdom!!

Please come on December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. to the Guild Hall/Annex for our

General Meeting! We will discuss the distribution of our Rummage Sale

funds, update you on the projects WELCA is involved in and those we have

completed this year, send gifts and cards to our Sunshine Saints, play some

games, win some prizes, HAVE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE RETREAT and

have a wonderful light lunch! It will get you charged up for the Season!!

Please come and bring a friend!!

We are entering EXCITING TIMES AT HCLC!! Hope to see you there!

WELCA Board

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE EVENTS

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS A MINUTE OF THESE!

December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. WELCA General Meeting Guild Hall

December 9 - FLC during the coffee hour. We will fill and wrap gift

boxes for the Seafarers.

December 16, at the Lambeth's new home. A Christmas celebration

for HCLC!!

December 17 - Gifts delivered to our Westside Family!

January 6, 2019 - Three Kings Celebration

January 26, 2019 RETREAT!! You cannot miss this!!

March 23, 2019 - Craft Sale

A couple of other events are being worked into the schedule and you will

get updates on those as they are confirmed!!

Please join us and see YOUR faith at work!!

WELCA Board

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UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY

ALEXANDER, Dorsey

The Legacy at Long Meadow

10403 Mason Road

Richmond, Texas 77406

NEWLON, Ilse

(512) 636-056

504 Bering Dr. Apt. #315

Houston, Texas 77057

FOOD PANTRY

Dear Friends, thank you so much for your support to the food pantry

during the Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag project. Thanks to Gloria for

providing us with a pot of coffee each day, Thanks to Pastor Jhon for mak-

ing every thing so accessible…. room for Flu shots (almost 300 people

were vaccinated), room to stack all the bags etc. Thanks to Pastor Jim for

his encouragement. Also thanks to Warren Schick for all his support to the

pantry. And especially thank you to all of your members for stepping

aside for us to really make an impact on the poor of Spring Branch! We

served 940 families.

To illustrate for you what makes all the work meaningful. Rae and I were

at Whataburger Wednesday for lunch when a lady (Kathy) who works

there came up to us and hugged us and thanked us for all the food…and

then she came to our table with extra fries saying "you deserve this!" It

touched our hearts…I think I will always remember her "holy fries ges-

ture." Good to know that we can "gift" each other. Mary White

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

SPRINGFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET

March 23, 2019 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Yes, we are already planning to hold our annual Springfest Arts &

Crafts Market on March 23, 2019!

A great deal of planning has gone into making sure we are scheduled

after the Rodeo and before Easter. It is never too early to begin thinking

about the nice weather and wonderful friends that will join us again outside

on the parking lot. We have several vendors who want the very same spots

as last year!

This year we would like to add another area to our market and call it

“Young Entrepreneurs”! We have met several young people, ages 10-18,

already making and selling their items at Craft Markets. I have names of at

least five! These five have already expressed a desire to join us.

Remember, all we need from the wonderful members of HCLC is

for them to talk up the Market and to volunteer to host by serving already

prepared coffee, water, cookies, bagels, and smiles. Vendors are required to

set up, take down, and clean around their areas. Of course I’ve already asked

the Boy Scouts from Terrace Methodist, Tommy’s troop, for their assistance

with this for “hours of service”. That makes for an easy day for our church

volunteers and WELCA to receive money for their projects with a minimum

amount of effort.

So, mark your calendars now for a day of fun, friendship, and fellowship.

Barbara Neumann

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If your name is not listed or if this is incorrect information

please contact Ann Larson so that the list can be corrected.

Ann Larson (713) 957-0972 email: [email protected]

Holy Cross members celebrating birthdays this month:

01 Abraham Samano

02 Melanie Alvarado

06 Arturo Aleman

09 Elise Fisher

13 Doris Wahlberg

14 Joseph Yáñez

15 Julie Ballard

16 Ted Flick

17 Adriana Alvarado

John Cooper

18 Alexa Abad

22 Ingrid Alvarado

23 Noel Giesecke

26 Horacio Gómez

Caylee Díaz

27 Suzanne Doler

29 Anna Gardner

30 Alfredo Martínez

31 Virginia Stuart

César Majano

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NOVEMBER 2018

Altar flowers were donated by:

04 Betty Mooney

11 Betty Mooney

18 Betty Mooney

25 John Cooper

News from

THE CANDY ROLL PROJECT

Thank you to all involved over the years with the candy roll project!

This project has been discontinued due to illness of the pastor who has been

backing this program for all the years.

At this time, ten (10) Spanish churches along the American -Mexico border

are going to continue this Christian mission to see that Gods word gets to

the children in the small towns in the interior of Mexico. Instead of rolls

they will make little bags tied with a ribbon and a bible verse when the story

of the birth of Jesus is told by the Missionaries and pastors at Christmas

time.

Thank you for your support all these years!!

Barbara Sledge

ADULT FORUM

Please take note:

There will be No Adult Forum in the month of December.

Deacon Karen Davidson

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R E M E M B E R I N P R A Y E R

The homebound, disabled,

long-term ill and

prolonged recovering.

If you are not receiving HCLC

Prayer Request emails and would

like to, please contact

Renee Allcorn:

[email protected]

or call (713) 254-8638

Note that Prayer Request emails

are sent out daily, so if you are on

the email list and did not receive

any email, please contact Renee.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Thursday

8:30 am—4:30 pm

Friday

8:30 am—2:30 pm

You may sign up for

Altar Flowers

in the Narthex.

Suggested donation is $50.00

and $12.00 for a rose.

Ed Cooper

Betty Firth

Betty Morris

Doris Pannell

Elaine Snell

Rosie Stork

TREASURER’S REPORT

If you have any questions call

Wayne Schaper, Sr. at (713) 465-5206.

OCTOBER 2018

Receipts $ 18,820.00

Expenses 30,833.81

Balance < $ 12,013.81 >

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Operational receipts

year to date received …….. $ 308,827.61

Expenditures year to date ..… 396,334.45

Balance < $ 87,506.84 >

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Building Rental $ 20,100.00

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

OCTOBER SERVICES 2018

English

Saturday: 14

Sunday: 67

Spanish

Sunday: 73

Harold Braun

Nanette Luker

Mark Martínez

Al Pivonka

Madelyn Price

Michael Vaccaro

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TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS

100 Church Office

101 Sussy Terry

103 Rev. Jim Berggren Senior Pastor

104 Rev. Jhon J. Arroyave Hispanic Pastor

105 Karen Davidson Deacon

107 Financial Office

108 Stephen Ministry Office

109 Family Life Center

111 Volunteer Office

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spring Branch

A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

7901 Westview Dr. Houston, Texas 77055

Tel. (713) 686-8253 Fax (713) 686-9095

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.holycross.us

“Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a community of Christians

gathered by God’s grace and reaching out through God’s love.”

YOUR CHURCH STAFF

† Rev. Jim Berggren — Senior Pastor Email : [email protected]

† Rev. Jhon Jairo Arroyave — Hispanic Pastor Email : [email protected]

† Karen Davidson — Deacon Email : [email protected]

† Sussy Terry — Office Manager Email : [email protected]

WORSHIP MUSICIANS

Cathy Elijah Music Director / Organist

Jo Ann Meeker Pianist

Ann Crick Pianist

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

ELC (713) 461-5535

OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION

Warren Schick President

Bettye Raschke Vice-President

Julie Kilkenny Secretary

Wayne Schaper, Sr. Treasurer

SATURDAY INFORMAL SERVICE

6:00 p.m. — Atrium

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

English Service : 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School : 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Spanish Service: 11:00 a.m.

Estudio Bíblico y Escuela Dominical

12:00 noon

Office Manager & Events Coordinator