WELCOME TO HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN

 

 

JANUARY 29th - WORSHIP SERVICE

 10:30 AM - Sunday Morning Worship Service

We are a Lutheran congregation that is reaching out to our community with the love of Christ.  You and I live in a world where the Word of God must be shared in new and creative ways to reach an ever changing world.  The Word remains constant, it's the application of that Word which always changes.  Click on the links on this page to find out more about us and how you can be involved at Holy Cross. We offer regular activities for families and anyone who is seeking to make a personal difference in the lives of others. Join us as we journey through life with the power, strength, hope, and forgiveness of the Lord Jesus Christ!  We look forward to seeing you at Holy Cross! 

The Pastor, Deacon, Director of Christian Education, Staff & Members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church & Early Childhood Education


 


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You will be asked to "Join HCLC" by inputting your name and your cell phone number and your cell phone provider.  You will then be asked to "send me your pin."  You will get a text message with your 4-digit pin number.  You will enter the pin number where asked to do so and then input the information, choose which "groups" you would like to get updates from and then click "add me.":

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  • The Rock
  • All Congregation Activities
  • High School Youth
  • Middle School Youth
  • Voter's Assembly

Please be sure to click "add me" at the end.  If you help us out in this way, it we would be sincerely thankful.  If/when we send you a message it will be a message from "hclc@mintxt.com" Thank you!


 

10th Annual

Guys, Dolls and Spicy Meatballs

Saturday, February 25

@6pm—Dinner @7pm—Show

DINNER & SHOW Ticket: $12.00
Performer Ticket: $10 (for those who are helping)

(After Sunday, February 12 all ticket prices will increase to $20 each.)
Tickets go on Sale in January!

DOORS OPEN at 5:15pm!
Monies raised from this event will support Spirit of Southeast Texas,
Harmony Exporters and Holy Cross Youth Ministry.

COMPLETE TABLE RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE (NOT partial)
6 person table: $100 - 8 person table: $120 - 10 person table: $140

Contact DCE Kristy Witek @(409)722-1609 for tickets or complete table reservations. Limit: Only 15 reserved tables available, so make your reservations early.

Deadline to reserve tables: Sun, February 12.

There will also be a Silent Auction, with many great items to bid on!

This is a fundraiser for youth planning to attend the National Youth Gathering. Please see the “New Fundraiser Guidelines” on our church website for more details.

Help Needed for Food Committee, Ticket Sales, Set-Up, Waitstaff, Kitchen Staff, and more.


Women of Faith Information Meeting

Tuesday, February 7 @6:30pm
Holy Cross Lutheran Church—Conference Room B

Join DCE Kristy Witek for introductory videos, personal testimonies;
question and answer time and the opportunity to register!

*Any woman is welcome and encouraged to attend the Women of Faith event (Christian or non-christian; friend, co-worker, acquaintance, ANYONE)
Please invite them to be a part of this life-changing event!

What is the Women of Faith Conference? Join us at this meeting to find out!


 Women of Faith Conference 2012
CELEBRATE!


Friday, October 12 @7-10pm through
Saturday, October 13 @9am-5pm
San Antonio, Texas


Even in the midst of everyday challenges, there are treasures hidden in plain sight. Be refreshed and renewed at a one-of-a-kind weekend.

Registration begins January 2012!

Contact DCE Kristy Witek to begin making payments to ensure you are able to attend this life-changing event.

Registration Fee: $91 per person
(due in full by August 3, 2012 - you can begin making small payments now!)
REGISTER THROUGH DCE KRISTY ONLY
(not on the website)

Hotel Arrangements will be made - on your own -as the event draws closer at a hotel of your choice.

Questions? Contact DCE Kristy Witek @722-1609 or dcekristy@sbcglobal.net


 

Worship Services

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

Sunday
10:30 am - 11:45 am

This is our SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE in the Church Sanctuary. We have Holy Communion on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month. On the 4th and 5th Sundays we have blended worship in the Church Sanctuary.
 
On the 2nd Sunday of the month only, we have our
SECOND CELEBRATION CONTEMPORARY SERVICE in the Family Life Center at 10:30 AM.
 
This service runs simultaneously with the 10:30 AM Traditional Service.
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Second Celebration Contemporary Worship

Sunday, February 12th @10:30 am

Family Life Center

Pastor Francis L. Schroeder will be leading the Contemporary Service and
Deacon Michael Yosko will be leading the Traditional Worship Service in the Sanctuary at the same time.  You and your family and friends are welcome to worship in either location.  

2nd Celebration Contemporary Worship continues on the 2nd Sundays of the month at 10:30am in the Family Life Center until May.

 Song Selections for Sunday, February 12th will be: Blessings, Amazed, Lead Me To the Cross, I Will Follow, Offering, Glorious Day.

Aeropostale in Parkdale Mall in Beaumont is collecting "gently used" jeans that will be donated to homeless teens in our neighborhoods. Jeans can be dropped off at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Nederland (2711 Helena Avenue). Please help us! Thank you!

Transformation 6
And anyone interested in taking part in the hottest fitness program in Southeast Texas, here are the places and time you can sign up this week.

1. 5:00am Holy Cross Lutheran Church – 2711 Helena Ave
2. 4:30pm Ridgewood Christian  2920 Lake Arthur Drive - Port Arthur                      3. 6:15pm
Ridgewood Christian  2920 Lake Arthur Drive - Port Arthur

142 people showed up to Day 1 of "Orientation Week". Although we're still expecting another 20 to 40 to sign up between now and the deadline, that's 142 people that are ONE GIANT STEP AHEAD and will move on to the next part of the experience. If you or anybody you know wants more information, they can call our office at (409) 720-8113 between 8:00 and 4:00pm or leave a voicemail at any time and we'll get right back to you. To all of those of you who are already submitted and committed to this transformation, welcome to the TCPT Experience.

Transformation Challenge Physical Training (TCPT) has been dubbed "the hottest fitness program in Southeast Texas", featured on several different news stations, magazines, newspapers and more. We've got hundred's of people waiting on TRANSFORMATION 6, JAN 09 2012.

Don't confuse TCPT for your typical business, we're hardly a business at all. Our grassroots are a true passion for transforming peoples lives and keeping our programs affordable for EVERYONE. We will always remain loyal to that. As such, no matter how big we get, our prices remain cost-effective and unbeatable. Unbelievable too:

Transformation 6 Details...
Duration: 11 weeks, approximately 1.5 hours a day, 70 hours total) Days a week: 4 - 5 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and some Saturdays)
Minimum participants: 20 each shock (class)
Individual price: $289 cash/check or $295 credit card
Buddy Price: $249 each cash/check or 255 each credit card ($498 or $510 for two)
Per Phase (3 Phases): $150 + 75 + 75 = $300 total (add $5 each for credit card)
Weekly (week 2-9) $40 * 8 = $320 total (add $2.50 each for credit card)
$10 Registration (all registration fees go to TCPT Missions)
Accountability: 80% minimum attendance (you want results right? that means you have to be present)
Structure: 3 Phase progressive military protocol that's geared towards giving you a solid foundation for health and fitness. Ends with the final fitness event "The Crossover" as seen on Fox 4

To sign up please contact:
TCPTexperience@gmail.com

Attention all YOUTH and ADULTS!


HANDBELL CHOIR will practice on Sunday afternoons @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Education Building Choir Room.  If you are interested in being a part of the Handbell Choir, please contact our church organist, Nancy Hart-Hoffman at 409-767-2464.


DCE Kristy’s Sunday Morning Class
begins Sunday, January 8 @9am

Who Am I?  What Am I Doing Here?


Adults of any age are encouraged to join this new Sunday class.
Where do we meet?  Parlor (near Sanctuary)

This Bible study will include a video presentation by Pastor Joel Biermann, professor of systematic theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, as well as a time of Biblical study, discussion and sharing of God Sightings.   Please join us!