Cross of Christ Lutheran Church
As a fellowship of believers, it is our mission to joyfully proclaim the gospel of Christ in word and deed, inviting people to worship together, nurturing them in the Christian faith, loving one another, and serving a world in need. We invite you to visit us.
HALLELUJAH!
HE IS RISEN!
Sunday Service
Schedule
Cross of Christ 9:30 AM
(beginning September 10th)
( Facebook Live will be at 9:30)
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Bulletins
(Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-725137. All rights reserved.)
Senior Recognition and Reception April 28, 2024
Seniors will be presented with a quilt from Cross of Christ Lutheran Church presented by WELCA
Reception to follow worship service.
Caring Collection April 21st
Items the food shelf is in need of are Toilet Paper, Shampoo and Dish Soap.
Devotions:
John 15:1: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”
Devotional: Let it grow, Let it grow!!
It’s no longer “frozen” so we can let it grow! Many of you share my passion for gardening so I’m sure, just like me, you’re anxious to get out in your flower beds, get your hands dirty, enjoy the smell and feel of the rich soil that God’s given us to let our plants grow.
God’s purpose for the earth and for humans hasn’t changed since our creation; to inhabit the earth and to take care of it. In this Bible verse Jesus says that God is the gardener, and he prunes every branch that does not produce fruit. A person stuck in his or her ways of sin is like a prickly shrub growing a lot of branches bearing no fruit.
The branches of a tree depend on the vine for their very existence. It is the same for us. When we believe in Jesus, we are no longer living alone with stunted growth, we are living to glorify God and serve others. We are letting ourselves grow while God the gardener encourages us to be fruitful.
We all will feel like a prickly shrub from time to time for various reasons, but we should then remember to lean into our deeply-rooted faith. That’s where we will find the hope of new growth, the joy of brighter days through the light of Christ, and the confidence that we can bear and share good fruit by branching out and being kind and helpful to others, spreading God’s grace in thought, word and deed.
Let us pray: Risen Lord, you said, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” Help us each day to see you more clearly, follow you more nearly and love you more dearly that we may be grafted more and more into your divine life and bear you good fruit. Fill us with your love and give us positive energy so we can continue to help all God’s children grow.
In thy Holy Name I pray, AMEN.
Authored by Lynn Meyer c/o CofC Prayer Group
(April 14, 2024)
Roadside Clean up day is
April 21, 2024
Brat Sale at Cross of Christ Drive - Thru
April 27th from
10:30-1:00P.M.
Brats $4
Brat Meal (w/chips & drink) $5
Hot dogs $2.50
Hot dog Meal (w/chips & drink) $4
Pop $1 Chips $1
Proceeds go to St. Pete's & Stone Church Cemetery
AT CROSS OF CHRIST THIS WEEK: 4/14/24 - 4/21/24
Monday:
Tuesday:
6:00 Council Mtg.
Wednesday: 11:00 Prayer Group
6:00 Confirmation/Club 56 (Simple Supper)
Thursday:
Friday: Pastor’s Day Off
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:30 Choir
9:30 Fourth Sunday of Easter Worship Service w/Holy Communion/Caring Collection/FB
10:30 Sunday School/Coffee Hour
10:30 Roadside Cleanup followed by potluck
10:30 Stone Church Preservation mtg.
Baby goats visit Cross of Christ
and the "kids" love it!
