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.
Easter Schedule April 5 Easter SundayWorship 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.Breakfast served between services.
Cross of Christ
Sunday Worship Service
9:30 a.m.
Facebook Live Sunday Service
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March 23 - March 29
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
6:30 Holden Evening Worship
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship w/Holy Communion/FB
10:30 a.m. Coffee hr./Sunday School, Club 56 & Confirmation 1st Communion Class
Upcoming Events
March 28
WELCA Spring Bake Sale 9am to 12pm. Cakes, cookies, bars, breads, etc. Spring and Easter décor. Quilt drawing. Coffee and tea bar with sweet treats for sale.
April 5
Easter Sunday Worship with Holy Communion/Noisy Offering 7:00 am & 9:30 am. Easter Breakfast served between services. Free will Offering.
*Egg donation may be brought to the church Monday-Thursday from 9 am-3 pm*
April 8
Confirmation Pictures 8th Grade Only. Please wear dress clothes and shoes as they will be visible in the photos. Students will wear a gown provided by the church. Photos are scheduled to be taken by Ross Himlie at 6pm.
April 19
Graduation Recognition. Join us as the Seniors receive their Quilts during 9:30 am Worship followed by cake during coffee hour to celebrate.
April 19
Sudsy Sunday Caring Collection - we will be collecting dish soap, hand soap and laundry soap.
“Palm branches rustle with a bittersweet joy, as Jesus rides gently toward the hill that will save us.”
Matthew 21:1-11
New International Version
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a]
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c]
“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Zechariah 9:9 proclaims the coming of a humble and righteous King, bringing salvation and peace, riding on a donkey into Jerusalem.
What Palm Sunday Commemorates
• Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!”
• Fulfillment of prophecy, especially Zechariah 9:9, which Lutherans emphasize as showing Christ’s kingship in humility.
• Enter Holy Week with hearts prepared for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the joy of Easter.
• The beginning of Jesus’ journey to the cross, which shapes the entire tone of Holy Week.
Cross of Christ WELCA Spring Bake Sale
Saturday March 28,
9 am to 12 pm
Cakes, cookies, bars, and breads, etc. Spring and Easter décor.
Quilt drawing.
Coffee and tea bar with Sweet Treats for sale.
You are invited to donate baked goods and Spring and Easter décor.
Easter Schedule
March 29
Palm Sunday
Worship 9:30 a.m.
April 1
Holy Midweek Worship with Holy Communion
Worship 6:30 p.m.
April 5
Easter Sunday
Worship 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast served between services.
