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The Resurrection of Our Lord
April 15-16, 2017
Equipping and Sending God’s People to
Make a Christ-Like Difference in the World!
As We Gather: Welcome to our Easter celebration! We pray that the good news you will hear, speak, and sing this day will bring hope and joy into your life! Fear of death might seem an inappropriate topic for Resurrection Sunday. How-ever, in looking deeply within ourselves into what and why we fear makes Jesus’ resurrection not only a precious hope for eternity but all the more relevant to daily living. Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
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Holy Cross Lutheran Church & School
3425 Crescent Ave.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
260-483-3173
www.holycrossfw.org
Welcome to Holy Cross.
Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! We pray that you will encounter Christ,
the Living Word, and in a new way experience His mercy and grace today. Holy Cross is a
place that can change lives through the power of the cross. Worship allows you to sing and
pray in the language of your heart as God’s truth is expressed, His gifts are received, and
lives are transformed. Mission outreach opportunities both at home and around the world
abound through actual presence or prayer and/or financial support. A growing commit-
ment and practice of equipping the home to be God’s powerful tool for forming and trans-
mitting faith along with our Christian day school of recognized excellence committed to
inculcating a Christian worldview help us, with your participation, to make a Christ-like
difference in the world.
We are a congregation and people on a journey— thankful for what God has done in and
through us, excited as we respond to Him in worship and in our daily lives this next week.
Whether it is for a lifetime or a short season, we welcome you to join us on this journey.
Lord God, You have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the
ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out
in good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that Your hand is leading us
and Your love is supporting us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
If you are a guest or visitor, please fill out the white Guest Card in the pocket of the friend-
ship pads which will be passed during the service.
Nursery (0-4 years old) located next to the Welcome Center.
Kidwise Program (K-5th Grade) There will be no Kidwise the weekends of Spring Break
and Easter. Kidwise will resume on the weekend of April 22nd—23rd.
St. Augustine Lutheran Church, an African immigrant community church, meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in the Holy Cross Lupke Chapel.
Table of Contents:
Saturday service p. 3
Sunday services p. 4-7
Scriptures & Sermon Notes p. 8-9
Altar Prayers & Serving the Lord p. 10-11
Easter Lily Donations p. 12-16
News & Notes p. 17-24
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T CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP T
Saturday, April 15, 5:00 p.m.
Kids are invited to shake their Resurrection Eggs each time “Alleluia” is spoken or sung.
Welcome
Songs from the Grave to the Cross: Come Alive (Dry Bones);
Agnus Dei; At the Cross (Love Ran Red)
Invocation & Easter Greeting
Congregational Greeting
Children’s Song: Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
Children’s Message
First Lesson: Colossians 3:1-4 (p. 8)
Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 (p. 8)
Song of Victory: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Prayers of God’s People
(Prayer sheets are available in the Welcome Center.)
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Tithes & Offerings
(Please sign and pass the Friendship Pads.)
Offering Song: Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)
Message: “Do Not Be Afraid!”
Apostles’ Creed
Benediction
Sending Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns; My Redeemer Lives
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T DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING ONET
Sunday, April 16, 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
LSB p. 151
We welcome you to worship this joyous Easter morning! Please review the commun-ion card found in the pews and if you believe the 7 points listed, please join us at His table. Otherwise, please come forward with arms crossed and we will be delighted to
bless you. If you are physically able, we encourage you to climb the steps to partake in individual cups or the common cup.
Kids are invited to shake their Resurrection Eggs each time
“Alleluia” is spoken or sung.
Prelude: Dawnbreaking over the Tomb: “Alleluias" have been omitted during
Lent in the contemplation of Christ's suffering. Today the "alleluias" of the congre-
gation once again soar heavenward in glorious praise. The stone has been rolled
away. The tomb stands open and empty. Christ's resurrection makes possible the
rolling of the stone of eternal death for Easter people. But something more: The
huge stone of despair, discouragement, doubt, and defeat can be rolled away from
each Christian's heart. To help us celebrate Easter the parament colors have been
changed to white, while banners and flowers adorn the chancel. The first sounds
we hear this morning take us back to the quiet sunrise of that first Easter morning.
The stillness is shattered by the rumbling of the tomb and the crash of cymbals as
our Christ explodes from death's grasp. He is Alive! Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Praise the Lord!
As the hymn begins, please stand and face the cross.
Processional Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LSB 457
St. 1 Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Stz. 2, 3, 4—screens
Easter Acclamation & Invocation LSB 151
Confession & Absolution LSB 151
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Kyrie LSB 152
Hymn of Praise: This is the Feast LSB 155
Salutation & Collect of the Day LSB 156
First Reading: Acts 10:34-43 p. 8
Choral Anthem with Congregation: “This Day of Resurrection” screens
H. T. Smart; arr. S. Pethel This day of resurrection, let all creation sing,
For Jesus Christ is risen. We crown Him King of kings.
From death to life eternal, from sin’s dominion free,
For Christ has brought us over with hymns of victory.
Now let the heav’ns be joyful! Let earth its song begin!
The world resound in triumph, and all that is therein;
Let all things seen and unseen, their notes of gladness blend,
For Jesus Christ has risen, our joy shall never end.
Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save;
His glories now we sing who died and rose on high,
Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
This day of resurrection, this day of resurrection. For Jesus Christ is risen!
Epistle Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 p. 8
Choral Alleluia screens
Congregational Verse: He is Arisen! Glorious Word LSB 488
Holy Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 p. 8
Hymn of the Day: Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia St. 3 Women; St. 4 Men LSB 466
Sermon: “Do Not Be Afraid!”
Nicene Creed LSB 158
Prayer of the Church
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Offering & Anthem: “Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!” L. Larson
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Risen our victorious head! Sing praises!
Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead!
Gratefully our hearts adore Him as His light once more appears;
Bowing down in joy before Him, rising up from grief and tears.
Christ is risen! All the sadness of our Lenten fast is o’er;
Through the open gates of gladness He returns to life once more!
Christ triumphed and we conquer by His mighty enterprise;
We with Him to life eternal by His resurrection rise!
Christ is risen! Heaven rejoices: Jesus lives who once was dead.
Shout with joy, O deathless voices!
Child of God, lift up your head, lift up your head! Child of God, lift up your head!
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Preface LSB 160
Sanctus LSB 161
Prayer of Thanksgiving LSB 161
Lord’s Prayer LSB 162
The Words of Our Lord LSB 162
Pax Domini LSB 163
Agnus Dei LSB 163
Distribution Music: Christ Is Alive Hal H. Hopson
Christ is Alive!
Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring.
Love, drowned in death, shall never die.
Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine,
But saving, healing, here and now and touching ev’ry place and time.
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In ev’ry insult, rift and war, where color, scorn or wealth divide,
Christ suffers still yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died.
Women and men, in age and youth, can feel the Spirit, hear the call,
And find the way, the life, the truth, revealed in Jesus, freed for all.
Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news, good news to this and ev’ry age,
Till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise.
Distribution Hymns: This Joyful Eastertide LSB 482
Alleluia! Jesus is Risen LSB 474
Forever (We Sing Hallelujah) screens
Post-Communion Canticle: Thank the Lord LSB 164
Post-Communion Collect LSB 166
Benediction LSB 166
Anyone wanting to join the choir on the Hallelujah Chorus is welcome to head to the loft on the final hymn. Music is provided.
Recessional Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing LSB 475
Stz. 1-2 on screens
St. 3 Praise we in songs of victory that love, that life which cannot die,
And sing with hearts uplifted high: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
St. 4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord, and sing today with one accord
The life laid down, the life restored: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Easter Acclamation P Alleluia! Christ is risen! C He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Hallelujah Chorus
Postlude: “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing” arr. Richard A. Bicknase
Acknowledgments
Divine Service, Setting One from Lutheran Service Book Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission. All rights reserved. Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.
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Scripture Readings
Acts 10:34–43 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no par-tiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is accepta-ble to him. As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John pro-claimed: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives for-giveness of sins through his name.”
Colossians 3:1–4 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
Matthew 28:1–10 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magda-lene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earth-quake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and be-hold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”
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Sermon Notes: “Do Not Be Afraid!” (Matthew 28:1-10)
I am afraid of…
L_____________________________
T_____________________________
Jesus Christ’s resurrection answers my fears with…
E_____________________________
G_____________________________
Live with the E______________________________ in mind!
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Altar Prayers (As of end of day Tuesday.)
Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess. 5:17-18) Hospital: Sheila Peters Rehab: Don Bruick, Dolores (Dee) Hess, Ron Kemerley, Ardyth (Joy) Zolman Hospice: Charlotte Waikel Healing & Strength: Evan Cox, By and Carolyn Hey, Lewis A. King, Jan Luepke, Carole Moreno, Sheila Peters, Jackie Rehder, Evelyn Ross, Ken Schilf, Nita Shuler, Loretta Thomas, Margaret Zehrung Anniversary: April 20—Larry and Judy Coolman, 54 Birthday: April 19—Mary Macke, 90 Featured Holy Cross Ministries & Our Church Body At-Large: for all loved ones represented by our Easter lily cross. For St. Augustine Lutheran Church with Vicar Don Henry and King's Commu-nity Outreach with Vicar Lewis A. King. Our homebound, family members & friends of the congregation, Holy Cross staff, those serving in the military and government leaders. Additional Prayers (received after printing):
*For additional prayer needs, please pick up a more extensive weekly Prayer Sheet found on the Sanctuary window ledges in the Welcome Center.
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SERVING THIS WEEKEND
A special thank you to those serving this weekend!
Saturday
Message: Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
Liturgist: Rev. Dr. Larry Merino
Worship Leader: Dr. Patricia Cotton
Sound & Video Tech: Andrew Horber
Sunday
Message: Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer
Liturgist 7:00 a.m.: Rev. Dr. Larry Merino
Liturgist 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.: Rev. Mark Neubacher
Crucifer 7:00 & 9:00 a.m.: Vicar Don Henry
Crucifer 11:00 a.m.: Seminarian Zach Oedewaldt
Brass Ensemble Directors: Richard A. Bicknase; Dan Grohnke
Organist & Accompanist: Annetta Stork
Percussionists: Bart Geise; Andrew Horber; John Mueller
Sanctuary Choir Director: Dr. Patricia Cotton
Sound Tech 7:00 a.m.: Andrew Horber
Video Tech 7:00 a.m.: Scott Horber
Sound Tech 9:00 a.m.: Andrew Horber
Video Tech 9:00 a.m.: Jason Pesick
Sound Tech 11:00 a.m.: Eric Eme
Video Tech 11:00 a.m.: Sam Rorick
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Easter Lily Cross Donations
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Given in honor of Ryne Blaising, Ben & Jenna Pearce—grandparents: Stephen Blaising; Donald
& Marcille Karbach; Rev. & Mickie Nitz
Harold & Barb Friedrich—our children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren
Larry & Janet Graham—children: John, Matt, and Katie Graham
Jeff & Julie Harris—Nolan, Austin & Lauren Harris, Kelsey & Evan Westrick
Jack & Lori Lawson—children: Amanda, Brad, Jen, Lisa, Maggie; grandchild: Na-
vy Ray Lawson
Marcus & Jenna Lawson—Cindy Kaiser
Robert & Karen McLellan—our children
Miles & Luann Nitz—parents: Donald & Marcille Karbach; Rev. & Mickie Nitz;
children & spouses: Ryne Blaising; Christian Nitz; Ben & Jenna Pearce; Ryan & Ka-
ra Kontz; Troy & Tory Shank; granddaughters: Mary Ann & Leighah Shank
Thomas & Melissa Scare—Elliot Jeffrey Scare
Norman & Beverly Stein—The Staub Family: Jeremy, Rebekah, Leah, Nathan-
ael, & Andrew
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Ron Amstutz —parents: Laverne & Pearl Amstutz
Tom, Tammy, & Jack Henry Andrews—Paul Andrews; Robert Hiscutt
Bob & Barb Babbitt— Bob’s parents: Robert & Vivian Babbitt and Barb’s par-
ents: Dale & Elaine Bourie
Dave & Janet Baker— Glenn & Ellen Baker; Patricia Harthup, Nina Etter, Mari-
lyn Niemceller, Mary Ann & Leon Nicol; aunts: Marcella, Helen Mary, & Gertrude
Paige Barile—Marjorie Barile; Gage Linnemeier
Valerie Beckler—Louis Smith; Yon Beckler Sr.
Jack & Karen Bell —parents: Ted & Dorothy Charles; Richard & Mary Bell
Bill & Carol Berning—our parents
William & Nancy Berning—Sandy Bulmahn Irish; Willis Bulmahn
Mark, Krista Berning & family —JaBraun Knox; Kelly Knox; Noah Macke
Ryne Blaising, Ben & Jenna Pearce— aunt: Jan Christman; grandmother: Ire-
ne Blaising; brother: Logan Blaising
James & Beverly Bojrab—parents: Norman & Mary Bojrab; William Kruse
Steven & Rebecca Bolyard— parents: Robert & Lillian Bolyard; sister: Denise
L. Bolyard
Barb Boston— husband: Gary Boston; granddaughter: Rachel
Ed & Bev Brandt & Carolyn Ream—Herb & Anna Brandt; Gerald & Myrtle
Ream; Micah Biddle
David Butler—Joyce Boytim
Shelly Butler—Darrell Gensel
Jerry & Mary Coil— our parents; brothers: Ron Coil; Art Lock; Dick Schlund
Julie Conroy—Lori K. Bennett; David J. Matthias
Paul & Shelia Cruz— parents: Pet Cruz; Merrill & Rosella Stech; brother: Joe
Stech
Phil & Phyllis Etzler—Nadine Schmidt
Given in loving memory of
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Diana Fair—my family
Mardella L. Gerbers—husband: Wayne Gerbers
Larry & Janet Graham—fathers: Louis Graham; Rev. Edward Meyer; daughter:
Sarah Graham
William & Mary Goeglein—son: Eric Goeglein
Norma Hadley—my husband; our parents, and loved ones
Jeff & Julie Harris—Michael Frane
Mary Lou Hay—husband: John Hay Sr.; grandson: Ryan J. Koontz
Mark & Deborah Hesterman—Norman Hesterman
Mary Hesterman—Norman Hesterman
Mike & Sue Hicks—Ken & Harriet Kraemer
Dick & LouAnn Holderman—daughter: Jennifer (Holderman) Blevins; grand-
daughter: Ella Grace
Donald & Marcille Karbach—Logan Blaising; Janice Christman
Mike, Bobbie, Tyler, & Emmie Marie Kelley—Jim, Eloise, & Bosco Kelley
Stephen & Roxanne Kelker—Ralph & Mildred Kelker; Monty & Lorna Schmidt
Dick & Edith Kierstead—Mark Kierstead; Ty Sutaphong
Henry & Judy Kiess—Lawrence & Clara Hess; Paul & Gertrude Kiess; Denise
Witte
Tim, Pam, & Marge Langohr—Andrew Langohr; John Langohr
David & Helen Laws—grandparents; Scott Esterline
Jack & Lori Lawson—Stan & Dorothy Lawson; Mary Wetmore; Tom Wetmore
Marcus & Jenna Leffers—Ann Leffers
Albert & Arlene Metel—our parents
Pastor & Barb Neubacher—Everett & Iris Wynn
Donald & Carolyn Nicole—John & Laura Nicole; Virgil & Elsie Showalter
Miles & Luann Nitz—sister: Jan Christman; son: Logan Blaising
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Jim & Ann Ray—Donald Hess
Janet Rison—Berta Bender; Mary Jane Lake; Dorothy Mundinocr; Bert & So-
phie Rison; Robert Rison
Dean & Edith Rodenbeck—parents: Bob & Marie Knake; Otto & Vera Ro-
denbeck
Walter & Wanda Scare—parents: Frank & Ruth Golliver; Edward & Helen
Scare
Robert & Ramona Scheimann—our Christian parents
Peter & Sara Schillace—parents: David Esterline; Judith Schillace
Robert & Pat Shea—the Hauser and Shea families
Carolyn Shilts—parents: Paul & Eileen Stein
Jan Shipe—husband: Don Shipe; son: Kevin Shipe
Kenneth & Joan Smith—daughter: Samantha McGaffick
Gary Stech—parents: Merrill & Rosie Stech
Beverly Stein—Holy Cross Co-workers & volunteers who have traveled home:
Pam Bultemeier, Ruth Buuck, Herm Friedrich, Ruth Gallmeier, John Hay, Sr., Ka-
ren Klemm, Joan Knothe, Dick Schlund, Don Shipe, Rosie Stech, and Paul Stein
Bill & Sue Swift—our parents
Peggy Thomas—Joe Thomas
Jennifer Trent Shirey, Mrs. Emily Trent Wanezck, Mr. Thomas B. Trent, Mr.
Joseph K. Trent, Mr. Michael W. Trent—Gary L. Trent
David & Norma Wade—parents: William & Helen Hattendorf; Ross & Lillian
Wade
John & Elaine Weikart—parents: Merrill F. & Rosie Stech; brother: Joe Stech
Shelia Westerman—Bob & Cheryl Westerman
Carole Zilz—husband: Rev. Dr. Melvin Zilz
The McBride & Zimmerman Families—Jack McBride
Linda Ziner—Kim Klinker
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NEWS AND NOTES
CHURCH NEWS
New Sermon Series: A 4-week sermon series begins April 22-24.
Come learn four truths God gives you to realize a well-ordered
life that will “Turn Your World Upside Down!” Explore what
God says about the Heart, Sabbath Rest, Self-Honesty, and Up-
Out-In Love.
Holy Hackers: Golfing men and women are invited to join us beginning
on Wednesday, May 3rd at 5:15 p.m. and Wednesdays following at Lakeside
Golf Course! For more information, contact Brian Bean at [email protected].
Sign-up by contacting Brian Bean or adding your name to the list in the Welcome
Center.
Weekend Security Volunteers: Holy Cross has been blessed for many years with
a dedicated group of weekend security volunteers who secure the building on Sat-
urday and Sunday nights. Each volunteer serves approximately one weekend every
other month. Our new Facility Manager, Dave Gross, is working on assembling a
complete list of the team. If you currently serve in this capacity or are interested in
assisting in this ministry, please send Dave an email at [email protected].
Easter Un-Decorating: Join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
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Care of Grounds: Holy Cross has been blessed with abundant grounds, and there-
fore with abundant opportunities to care for them, so that those who worship and
learn here may have pleasant surroundings and that they may be
welcoming to potential visitors. If you feel God has blessed you
with a love of tending growing things, whether it be cultivating
the soil, planting, weeding, trimming bushes, mowing, or keeping
the property free of debris, there is a place for you. Friendly help
and guidance are available for those who join the team of caretakers. All are wel-
come. Contact Facility Manager Dave Gross at [email protected] if you are
interested.
Part-time Custodian Openings: Holy Cross currently has two
openings for part-time custodial help. Both positions are 20
hours per week and will require a flexible work schedule de-
pending on events and time of the year. Core hours for one
opening would be weekdays from 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. and the
second, weekdays from 4:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. There would be a rotating Sunday
weekend schedule from 6:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. If you are interested please email
Facility Manager Dave Gross at [email protected].
Kidwise help wanted: We are currently in need of more adult and teen volun-
teers! We meet together in the library for the Bible story each week and then break
-up into three groups (preK—1st; 2nd—3rd; and 4th—5th). All the
materials are provided and set-up for you. Just come and have
fun learning about God's Word with us! Please contact Jill
McGaffick at 260-739-6504 or [email protected] if
you are interested.
Kidwise: There will be no Kidwise the weekend of Easter. Kidwise will resume on
the weekend of April 22nd—23rd.
CHURCH NEWS
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CHURCH NEWS
Food Bank: We collected 160 items for Forest Park’s food bank this past weekend.
Thank you to all who donated! Our next collection will be the first weekend in May.
The food bank is especially in need of cereals, boxed meals (Hamburger Helper
ect.), and canned fruit right now. For the moment, they have enough egg cartons
and empty bottles.
Camp Lutherhaven: Where will you GO this summer? We’d love for you to join us
at Camp Lutherhaven! Come dig deep into God’s Word as we explore our summer
theme “GO Into All the World” based on Mark 16:15, Christ’s call to all Christians to
spread the Good News of Salvation to the whole world. There are a wide variety of
summer programs including 6-day, 3-day, and 1-day camps. Some of the specialty
programs offered are KinderCamp, Discovery, Adventure Unlimited, Servant
Events, and many more. Register online today at www.lutherhaven.org, or call 260-
636-7101 for more information.
Important Dates
May 1st-5th: Teacher Appreciation Week
12th: Holy Cross Family Picnic
A Talk and Entertainment on “Music to My Ears”: On Wednesday, April 26th from
11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m., Gloria Doty will speak on “It’s Never Too Late.” Lunch will be
enjoyed, and then we will be entertained and informed by Steve Douglas through a
fun musical presentation regarding the health of our hearing. Following his presen-
tation a hearing test will be available for those interested. The cost for this event
held in our Aulick Center is $8.00. The registration deadline to Barb Friedrich (484-
3701) is April 24th.
SCHOOL NEWS
SENIOR SAINTS EVENTS
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Grief Seminar: D. O. McComb & Sons will be hosting Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., at
their annual grief seminar. On Tuesday, April 18th from 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m., Dr.
Wolfelt will speak on “Exploring Eight Critical Questions for When Someone You
Love Dies” specifically focused on families. On Wednesday, April 19th from 9:00
a.m.—3:30 p.m. Dr. Wolfelt will speak on “The Art of ‘Companioning’ the Mourner:
Caregiver Principles to Bring Hope and Healing”. For reservations please call 260-
426-9494.
Spring Fling Card Party: The Lutheran Life Villages Auxiliary will sponsor this
event on Thursday, April 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room of Independent
Living at the Anthony Blvd. location. Tickets are $5.00 and include refreshments as
well as drawings for door prizes. Call Ramona (484-2821), your congregational
representative, for tickets. This is a great time for fun and fellowship as we support
this very worthwhile organization.
LWML Fort Wayne 3-Zone Spring Rally: The rally this spring will take place on
Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. at Emmaus Lutheran
Church (8626 Covington Road). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a
$6 registration fee at the door which includes breakfast. This year’s
theme is “The Road to Emmaus” based on Luke 24:13-35. The speaker
will be from the “Helping Hands” Initiative. This program is an initiative of LCMS
National Housing Support Corporation, which works around the country to provide
critical repairs to the homes of those in need living near LCMS churches. To help
support this ministry, a monetary ingathering will be collected. Please pre-register
with congregational representative, Artees Hartley (471-7009), by Sunday, April
16th.
North Anthony Corridor Group: The North Anthony Corridor Group is working
on a video to be used to try to attract a new super market to the old Scott’s/Kroger
location on North Anthony. They will be shooting part of the video in that parking
lot on April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. and are looking for a large crowd. We encourage you
to show your support for a new neighborhood grocery by participating in this
event.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Family Fun Night: This event will take place at the Plassman Athletic Center at
Turnstone (3320 North Clinton St.) on Wednesday, April 26th from 4:00—7:00 p.m.
Activities will include free food, giveaways and drawings for gift cards and goodies,
over 35 community vendor booths, food truck (food for purchase), face painting,
local mascots, live animals, and police and fire trucks.
Rummage Sale: Emanuel Lutheran church Ladies’ Society will hold their semi-
annual rummage sale at 800 Green Street, New Haven, on Thursday, April 27th,
from 9:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m. and on Friday, April 28th, from 9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. A
$2.00 bag sale will be held on Friday.
Lutheran Life Villages Bargain Bonanza Extravaganza (BBE)
Fundraiser: This event is a gigantic garage sale that is operated
by volunteers and all the proceeds benefit the residents of Lu-
theran Life Villages. Donations of all kinds (excluding mattresses and clothing) are
accepted. The sale will take place on May 4th, 5th, and 6th. Please drop off items at
6701 South Anthony Blvd. If you wish to arrange pick-up, please contact Volunteer
Services at 260-447-1591 ext. 2116.
WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS
This Weekend: Worship For Shut-ins Viewing Schedule
Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer Sundays:
“This is the Day!” 7:00 a.m. NBC 21.2, FiOS 4, Comcast 13, Mediacom 8
from Psalm 118:24 8:00 a.m. MyTV 21.3, FiOS 9, Comcast 252
Next Weekend: 11:30 a.m. DIRECTV 377 & WINM 12/38
Rev. Dr. Walter Maier III 4:00 p.m. Comcast 55 & FiOS 25
“In Trials, Rejoice!” Mondays:
From 1 Peter 1:3-7 10:00 a.m. Comcast 55 & FiOS 25
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5:00 p.m.: 171 8:15 a.m.: 137 10:30 a.m.: 295 6:30 p.m.: 38
Total Church Attendance: 641
LAST WEEKEND’S SUMMARY
Holy Cross Partner April 2017 April 2017 2017 YTD
Envelope & Plate Giving Week 2 Month Total
2017 Budget Requirements $ 38,930 $ 77,859 $ 446,324
2017 Actual Receipts $ 21,986 $ 47,912 $ 387,680
Difference $ (16,944) $ (29,947) $ (58,643)
ALTAR FLOWERS
Available dates: April 30th, May 7th, May 14th
THE LORD’S WEEK SATURDAY, April 15
5:00 p.m. Vigil to Victory Service—(non-communion)
SUNDAY, April 16
7:00 a.m. Easter Victory Service—Communion
9:00 a.m. Easter Victory Service —Communion
11:00 a.m. Easter Victory Service—Communion
10:30 a.m. St. Augustine Lutheran Church (Chapel)
2:00 p.m. Bible Study (King’s Barber Shop)
MONDAY, April 17
12:00 p.m. Lunch with the Lord (Rossman Media Center)
6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry (School Library)
6:30 p.m. NO SERVICE
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TUESDAY, April 18
7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Breakfast (Aulick Center)
9:00 a.m. Tuesday Crew (School)
6:00 p.m. Fitness Class (Welcome Center)
6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training (School Library)
7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Aulick Center Living Room)
WEDNESDAY, April 19
7:00 a.m. Men’s Journey (Chrome Diner)
8:30 a.m. School Chapel (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m. Women in the Word (Aulick Center)
7:00 p.m. Friendship Bible Study (Aulick Center)
THURSDAY, April 20
9:00 a.m. Zumba Fitness Class (Aulick Center)
6:00 p.m. Fitness Class (Welcome Center)
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (Music Room)
FRIDAY, April 21
6:00 a.m. Bible Study (Sun Rise Cafe )
9:30 a.m. Helping Hands (Sanctuary/Welcome Center)
5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
SATURDAY, April 22
8:30 a.m. Chancel Guild (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m. Easter Un-Decorating (Sanctuary)
2:00 p.m. Knoch/Cole Wedding (Sanctuary)
5:00 p.m. Worship Service
NEXT SUNDAY, April 23
8:15 a.m. Worship Service
9:20 a.m. Bible Study (School Library)
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
10:30 a.m. St. Augustine Lutheran Church (Chapel)
2:00 p.m. Bible Study (King’s Barber Shop)
5:30 p.m. Bible Study (Aulick Center)
Any announcements for News
& Notes must be submitted to
before 12:00 noon Monday
the week of printing to be part
of the bulletin that weekend.
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Serving in the Lord
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM VICARS
PASTORS Donald P. Henry (739-6527)
Thomas Ahlersmeyer (739-6508) [email protected]
[email protected] Lewis A. King
Larry Merino (739-6505) [email protected]
[email protected] DEACONS
Mark Neubacher (739-6507) James H. Dohrmann
[email protected] Nickolas E. Dohrmann
SEMINARIAN FIELD WORKER
MINISTER OF WORSHIP & MUSIC Zachary Oedewaldt
Patricia Cotton (739-6547) BOARD OF LAY LEADERS
[email protected] Matthew Leighty—President
Jason Pesick—Vice President
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mervin Koehlinger—Sec./Treas.
Cecily Chandler (739-6511) Tom Andrews
[email protected] Cari Bean
James Bernhart
MINISTER OF DISCIPLESHIP Marge Gruber
Chad Van Meter (739-6524) Ed Rose
[email protected] Jason Spreen
Klare Stech
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Wade
Mark Lange (739-6509)
