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JUNE 2015
FULLY ALIVE!
Fully Alive!
COMMUNICATING AND CELEBRATING THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF HOLY CROSS
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
SON ROCK KIDS
CAMP
2
LIFETREE CAFÉ
ON SUNDAYS
3
SUMMATYME
FOR YOUTH!
4
YOUTH GARDEN
5
WHAT’S GOING
ON AT POBLO?
5
RCLS POSITION
OPENING
6
RCLS BLUE &
WHITE NIGHT &
MORE!
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Thank you to everyone who has
chosen to support our Let There
Be Light! giving emphasis. On
Sunday, May 17 thirty-one
households committed to giving
$11, 820 toward our lighting and
message center sign project!
to serve us and save us! As we
place our trust in Jesus we find
great SATISFACTION in responding to His call to share His love
and life with others. No sacrifice
is too great because we understand the GLORY that is yet to
come!
It’s not too late to participate.
Simply bring your special offering What a great summer we have in
to worship and designate it to:
store!
Let There Be Light!
• Worship in the Courtyard!
As we move into summer we
remember that each of us has a • Pioneer Drum & Bugle
Corps in worship!
RESPONSIBILITY to carry out and
support the mission Jesus has
• Men’s Softball
entrusted to us. Because we do
not know when Jesus will return • Son Rock VBS
that gives our serving and giving
a sense of URGENCY. And, as
we consider how we give and
serve at Holy Cross we find our
MOTIVATION in Jesus who came
•
Youth Farmer’s Market!
•
Ugandan Kids Choir!
•
Lifetree Café on Sundays!
Jesus said to His
disciples, “Freely
you have received,
freely give.”
(Matthew 10:8)
SPECIAL GUESTS IN WORSHIP ON JUNE 28
Plan now to attend worship on
Sunday, June 28 for a special
treat as we welcome the Pioneer
Drum and Bugle Corps from
Milwaukee, WI. Those who
experienced them in worship
with us last summer know that
this is a Sunday you don’t want
to miss!
FULLY ALIVE!
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WEDDINGS AT HOLY CROSS
QUESTION: Who can get married
at Holy Cross?
ANSWER: Weddings at Holy
Cross are reserved for members.
Either the Bride or Groom needs
to be a member to schedule a
wedding at Holy Cross.
ANSWER: The pastors provide
ceremony planning guidance
AND pre-marriage counseling
which is required for all couples.
Holy Cross also provides Wedding Coordinators to assist with
all the details of the wedding
day from beginning to end. The
Wedding Coordinators meet with
the couple and work in conjunction with the pastors.
QUESTION: How does someone
schedule a wedding?
ANSWER: All weddings are
scheduled through either Pastor
Schauder or Pastor Green.
QUESTION: What about music?
ANSWER: Our Director of WorQUESTION: What kinds of sership, Cindy Wessel, is available
vices does Holy Cross provide
to guide couples in the selection
for weddings?
Join us at Holy
Cross’ Vacation
Bible School!!
July 20-24 9:00-11:45
with lively songs, hilarious
skits, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and
tasty snacks—all of the
things that make Vacation
Bible School so much fun.
This year’s program is
SonRock Kids Camp, a week SonRock Kids Camp can be
an inspirational and educaof fun and adventure!
tional adventure for your
As they participate in funentire family.
filled activities, campers will
learn how each one of them
is loved by Jesus! We will
have a great time
Holy Cross Softball
Our team will again be playing
on Monday evenings at various
locations in Rochester. It is not
too late to join the team. We
have a great time and have also
enjoyed some success in our
league the past few years as
well.
Contact Pastor Fran Green
fran@holycross-church.org 507289-1354 with questions or to
join our team.
of their music, and on occasion
play for the ceremony.
QUESTION: Are there any fees?
ANSWER: There is no charge to
members for the use of the Holy
Cross facility. However, there
are fees for the Custodian, Wedding Coordinators and suggested fees for musicians and other
possible expenses.
QUESTION: How do I schedule a
wedding?
ANSWER: Call one of our Pastors
to determine availability of date
and begin the planning process!
Contact Pastor Fran
Green for more info
or register online at
Holycross-church.org.
COMMUNICATING AND CELEBRATING THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF HOLY CROSS
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LIFETREE CAFÉ MOVING TO SUNDAYS FOR THE SUMMER!
Check out the upcoming
topics and give Lifetree
Café a try this summer!
We will meet in the Lounge
following worship. We will
give you plenty of time for
fellowship following worship
and begin Lifetree at
10:50. We will conclude at
11:50!
Come Join the
Conversation!
You will be glad you did!
SHARPEN YOUR IMAGE!
We have
set a
goal by
Summer
of '15 to
get all members and regular attenders
photographed so that we can better connect with each other by attaching names
to faces. We have contracted with a
local photographer to do the work, and
they will be offering professional photo
packages to those who wish to purchase
them. Once we get the photos done, we
will have the ability to print our own photo directories that are current and up-todate whenever needed.
If you can help by serving as a host for
one of the sessions, or by making some
calls to help get people signed up, let
Curt Boger know.
If you missed the first round of photographs in April and May, the dates for
Phase II are now set for June 10, 12, 13.
The signup for times is now open at
www.holycrosswww.holycross-church.org. Help us out
by getting signed up as soon as you are
able.
We are wholeheartedly encouraging anyone that is part of our ministries to sign
up and get photos done, regardless of
whether you are officially considered a
"member" or not. Thanks for taking part
in this important project.
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WORKCAMP TEAM IS SET
This year’s youth workcamp
mission team is set to go! We
have a group of 20 traveling to
Greenwood, SC from June 25July 5 to work on homes of
those in need. Along the way
we have some camping and
river rafting planned, as well as
overnight stops at the church
home of Bryant and Christin
Frey in Cincinnati, Ohio. Curt
Boger, Bob Ledebuhr, Chris
Bany, Joy Peterson, Lisa St Peter, Dan Johnson, and Tim Gerber are the adult guides for this
adventure, and will be joined by
Jackson and Jace Gerber, Taylor
Gowin, Nate Onhsee, Kaeli
Giese, Juliana Murray, Libby
Heroff, LiliElaine Davis, Sam
Johnson, Sam St
Peter, Katie Bany,
Haley Klein, and
Cassie Jo Hill.
MISSION MANIA
Many thanks to all the donors
and customers for our annual
“Mission Mania” event held on
May 9. We sold a ton of plants,
rummage and baked goods,
washed a lot of cars, and grilled
a lot of hot dogs, brats, and
burgers. Combined with the
plant sale, overall we raised
over $2000 for this year’s youth
mission trip! Thank you!
SUMMATYME! FOR YOU
Starting in June, “Nightlife!”
transitions to a our summer
format.
Since there is no school in the
summer, there will be no “after
school” time, and no supper
served.
Instead, we invite youth to gather on the “Foot of the Cross”
patio anytime after 7:00pm .
We call this “Summatyme!” It is
a more relaxed time of sharing,
fun, food, campfire, and living
out the abundant life that Jesus
promised.
In fact, this year we are inviting
everyone to join us around the
fire. No matter your age join us
around the campfire for smores,
or in the back yard for Frisbee,
carpetball, or just some great
conversation and growing as
the body of Christ.
See ya at the on the foot of the
cross at the firepit.
There’s room for all around the fire
this year
COMMUNICATING AND CELEBRATING THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF HOLY CROSS
YOUTH GARDEN OFF TO GREAT START
Potatoes, onions, cabbage, kohl
rabi, garlic, carrots, beets, lettuce, corn and more are already
in and going strong! This spring
has been at times wet and cool,
but overall not at all bad for
early season plants. We are
looking forward to a large new
patch on Al Mickow’s century
farm for vining crops.
We should have honey available
earlier than usual this summer.
There’s always something to do
at the garden. We have teams
of youth doing a lot of the work,
but anyone is welcome to take
part in this very therapeutic
work. Hours are flexible and it
can be a very pleasant time in
God’s creation. Talk to Curt
Boger if this is up your alley.
The honey bee colonies that we
successfully overwintered have
All proceeds from the garden
exploded in population this
are used to finance youth misSpring, and are really doing well.
sions.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT POBLO
What does POBLO International
Friendship Center do?
POBLO International Friendship
Center is an outreach program
for immigrants and visiting foreigners. The mission of POBLO
is to build relationships with
nonnatives through human care
programs. Once these relationships are built, we can share the
Good News with them.
•
Working as a receptionist
•
Substitute teacher
•
Substitute receptionist
•
Meeting secretary
•
Taking inventory
You can do any of the following:
What kind of experience do I
need?
•
Teaching English classes
No experience is needed. You
only need to have a smiling face
and a willingness to serve and
have fun. The Holy Spirit will
take care of the rest!
•
Teaching sewing classes
What is the time commitment?
•
Teaching cooking classes
•
Leading a Bible study
What types of volunteer positions are there?
•
Child care during class
times
What do I do if I want more information or want to get involved?
1. Contact Kristine Murray
by phone (507) 258-5134
or email:
kristinemurray2003@yahoo.com
kristinemurray2003@yahoo.com
2. Come visit POBLO International Friendship Center at:
225 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
3. Sunday Morning Connection
Card.
Indicate your interest in learning
Generally, volunteers work 2-3
more about serving at POBLO.
hours per week. When you com- Someone will contact you!
mit, you only commit to one semester at a time (6-8 weeks).
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UPDATE FROM POBLO MISSIONARY JOHN GAYED
On April 11th we had our 4th potluck at
Trinity Lutheran Church. Around 100 people attended. The nationalities represented were Egyptian, Sudanese, Chinese,
Iraqi, Somali, Ethiopian and Saudi. We've
received 12 new students from Brazil,
China, Iraq and Saudi.
Following are a couple of stories from this and Mariam (my wife) prayed for healing.
past month.
All of the other students were watching
and observing what happened, and how
STORY #1
as Christians, we deal with difficult cirOne day a grandma became very ill at the cumstances.
sewing class at Redeemer Church. We
They took the grandma to the hospital.
learned she had open heart surgery a
She was released after three days. Mariyear ago. The volunteers gave very good
we currently have 6 full classes and are
am and I visited her in her home and
care while we were waiting for the ambuunable to register new students because
spent time with the family and prayed for
lance. Pastor Heining and Pastor Koglin
we do not have enough volunteers to lead
healing. All the family was very appreciacame down to the fellowship hall where
new classes. We are looking for at least 4
tive of what was done for her. They told us
the sewing class takes place. Pastor
new teachers ASAP.
they feel that they are a part of a bigger
Koglin took all the children to a play area
family who cares because we helped resand cared for them while Pastor Heining
STORY #2
One day a member from Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eyota came to the center and brought a many with her. She had
met him at the Mayo Clinic lobby while
she was playing piano. Since he showed
an interest in the music she asked him if
he wanted to learn a song and she offered to teach him one. After they were
done with the song she invited him to
come to the center and meet me as they
had difficulties understanding each other
because of the language barrier. I met
with them and translated for him as she
shared the Word of God with him. He was
very receptive and respectful to her and
after we were done he registered for an
ESL class. At the end I offered him a ride
back home as he does not have a car.
While driving I learned that he is here to
assist his father who has cancer. I invited
him and his father to join our potluck.
They did so and they invited two more to
the potluck. I welcomed them and spent
time talking with them all as did some of
the other volunteers. They left when we
started to pray because they didn’t know
the custom and didn’t want to be disrespectful of our religion by doing something wrong. I have met with them several
times as I was helping the family with
translation as well as doctor appointments. We have talked about Christianity
and Islam.
HALF-TIME TEACHING POSITION AT RCLS
Rochester Central Lutheran
School is currently looking for a
qualified candidate interested in
teaching a Pre-kindergarten class
for the 2015-16 school year.
An Associate Degree in Early
Childhood Education or an Early
Childhood Certificate is preferred.
If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Suzanne Lagerwaard at:
sulagerwaard@rcls.net or
send information to 2619 9th
Avenue NW, Rochester, MN
55901.
RCLS
COMMUNICATING AND CELEBRATING THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF HOLY CROSS
RCLS NEWS
A Word from Our
Principal
Mrs. Suzanne
Lagerwaard
Students want to learn more about
technology and science, but they also
want to experience it creatively and use
it personally…to this end MakerSpace
Rooms are being created across the
country in schools, libraries and community centers. These rooms: 1. Promote learning through play and experimentation. 2. Are cross-disciplinary,
with elements of art, science and
craftsmanship. 3. Offer tools and materials that encourage students to create
During the evening the guests had the rather than consume. The donations
and the matching gift during the Blue
opportunity to learn more about the
goals and progress of the Grace Foun- and White Night resulted in over
$16,000.00 to begin the development
dation, founded in 2014, whose misof a MakerSpace Room at RCLS that
sion is to develop an enduring legacy
will support many areas of the curricufoundation to partner with Rochester
Central Lutheran School with the princi- lum and provide countless opportunities for after-school programming. We
ple goal of providing financial support
to allow RCLS to continue its mission of are grateful and excited. We’ll keep you
providing a Christ-centered education. updated as this space unfolds.
The third annual Blue and White Night
was a huge success and great fun!
This year’s silent and live auction
raised approximately $80,000.00.
RCLS is humbled by this gracious outpouring of support for Christian education and we feel incredibly blessed by
the generosity of the RCLS community
and the greater Rochester community.
Many thanks to all of you who supported this event.
Meredith Tuntland, Carol Wickre and
Natalie Timm. And to the generous
sponsors and the countless people that
donated their time, talent and baskets
… thank you!
As the end of this school year draws
near and the students depart for summer break, RCLS is preparing for several facility projects that will further optimize our learning spaces. We are especially excited and grateful to partner
with two RCLS alumni as they enhance
the school’s facility through their Eagle
Scouts Projects. Calvin Blume will redesign our athletic and physical education equipment room to optimize space
and increase the functionality of this
important materials area.
Jonathan Hickman will plan and construct a Gaga Dodge Ball Pit to be
placed in the northeast corner of the
property. This structure is appropriate
An event such as the Blue and White
The Grace Foundation’s long term vifor students of all ages and athletic
Night does not just happen. It involves
sion includes growing an endowment
ability and we look forward to years of
fund, providing an organizational struc- months of planning, striving for creativispirited games ahead. Thus, there will
ty, sweating the details, doing more
ture accompanied with bylaws written
be plenty of activity throughout the
to ensure transition of board and com- than what is required, giving extra time,
coming months inside and outside the
energy and resource. Four incredible
mittee members, and making annual
RCLS facility in preparation for what
individuals led the organization and
contributions to RCLS via individual
promises to be a wonderful 2015-16
planning of this year’s Blue and White
capital projects and scholarships. To
school year.
this end, the Grace Foundation offered Night.
On behalf of the Rochester Central
to match funds pledged during the Blue
Please join me in giving thanks to AnLutheran School faculty and staff we
and White toward the development of a
drea Hanson, Amy Neveau, Jennifer
wish you a blessed summer and thank
MakerSpace Room at RCLS. What is
Chose and Hollie Dunford for going the
you for your generous and continued
the purpose of such a room?
extra mile! In addition, abundant
support of Christian education.
thanks to the faculty members who
worked closely with the planning team:
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Phone: 507.289.1354
Fax: 507.289.4815
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Join us this Summer
for Worship in the
Courtyard!
Weather permitting we will begin our outdoor worship in the courtyard on May 31 and continue through August 30. Remember to dress for the weather, bring your own chair if you like,
maybe a blanket for cooler mornings and sunglasses for warmer mornings! Worship in the
Courtyard is a great time to invite friends and neighbors to join you for worship. We have
some special events planned including the Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps on June 28 and the
Ugandan Kids Choir on July 12!