Beth Moore Bible Study coming in January…

Calling all ladies...

Announcing two opportunities to study the book of Daniel with your sisters in Christ. We are meeting at the church on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:00 am starting January 6 & 7th.

We look forward to seeing you! Sign up in the church lobby or online at http://www.helpersignup.com/viewsheet.php?type=2&sheet=a5a687242ffb790de2ed5bd9b9fad040

This excitiing 12 week video study also includes 5 days of personal study each week. Why not join us to discover how the pressures and temtations we face today are similar to those Daniel faced, and then look with us at the thrilling prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ?

Mark your calendar:

WEDNESDAYS

(Childcare available ~ $5 per session)

• Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
• Feb 3, 10, (17th - no study - Pot Luck prior to Ash Wed. service), 24
• March 3. 10, 17, 24
• April 14

THURSDAYS

• Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
• Feb 4, 11, Pot Luck dinner on 17th ~ Ash Wed., (18th - no study), 25
• March 4. 11, 18, 25
• April 15

The workbook cost is $20 (scholarships available).
Questions? Call Kathy Burke 973-635-9489 kburke@cdneo.org or contact Lisa in the church office at hclchurch@comcast.net or 973 379 4525.

Ladies Cafe November 15th

All ladies are welcome Sunday Nov. 15th to gather after service for our first “Ladies Café.” This is our time for coffee & conversation, a time for prayer, and discussion. (Every first and third Sunday is fellowship, this time ladies will be upstairs and men/children downstairs.)

How can I help? Pray for women and our ministry at Holy Cross, Touch base with your “Fave 5” (e.g.: favorite five) women and invite them to come, After service, point the men and children downstairs, and Stay in the lobby to gather with your fellow lady friends for fellowship, discussion, and prayer.

If you have extra time, click on (or cut and paste) this link and sign up for a task (baking, set-up etc): http://www.helpersignup.com/viewsheet.php?type=2&sheet=74fb8e84a76c44a6f42f33aca84d884b

Most of all, we welcome you and all your great ideas that can help this ministry grow. Please get in touch if you have any specific questions.

Donna Klein dknj99@gmail.com 908-317-2794 Event coordinator

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Fun Free Family Bingo Night on September 25th at 7 pm

Are you looking for something to do as a family on the weekend? Come join us for free family Bingo Night on September 25th at 7 pm. No admission fee and fun prizes for the whole family. Snack and beverages provided.

Click here to sign up to give us an idea how many to expect.

All are welcome!!

Vacation Bible Camp 2009

Vacation Bible Camp 2009

August 3 – 7

9:30 – 12:30

Please click here on the link for more information and to register

Fun Free Family Film Night on March 6th at 7:30 pm

Come watch SPACE BUDDIES. Bring your blanket and pull up a piece of the rug. Pop corn and Drinks provided.

Friends are welcome!!!

Beth Moore is Back

Calling all ladies...

Announcing two opportunities to study the book of Esther with your sisters in Christ. We are meeting at the church on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 9:15 pm starting this week. This is a 10 week video study and includes 9 weeks of personal study. Why not join over 30 women who have signed up?

Mark your calendar:

• February 11 and 12, 18 and 19
• March 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 24 and 26
• April 1 and 2, 22 and 23, 29 and 30
• May 6 and 7

We look forward to seeing you this week. Contact the church office by email at hclchurch@comcast.net or call us at 973 379 4525 if you have any questions.

Congregational Meeting January 18th

1 Peter 2:9…"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

The Administrative Board and Elder Board are calling the church together for a very important information update meeting, Sunday, January 18, 2009, following the service.

The members of the boards have had the opportunity to look back over the past years, to see how God has provided, how He has maintained and sustained this community of faith and the ministries entrusted to us. That look back brings us to the present. The state of the economy, the effect of the downturn of finances nationwide, has us looking at the budget, the ministries, and the overall expenses with a magnifying glass.

And we need everyone to know just where it is we find ourselves in regard to these matters, and to have everyone praying, asking questions, and offering help in an informed manner.

We are at a critical stage in the life of Holy Cross Church, at a crossroads…and we all need wisdom and discernment as we go forward.

Please make note of the scheduled January 18th meeting…effort will be made to keep the meeting succinct and over in an hour or less. YOUR presence and participation are needed and requested.

Thank you so much for your prayerful consideration of this matter. We will look forward to seeing you there.

Lift your spirits at Holy Cross

We will celebrate the holidays with exciting programs for children and adults alike. Crafty children 4^th grade and below can join the Kids’ Club Christmas Craft Workshop on Friday December 12^th from 7-8:30 PM. For $10 many precious gifts can be assembled, wrapped, and be ready to give to a friend or loved one.

Holy Cross welcomes all families and friends to celebrate each week counting down to Christmas. Services at 10:00 AM on December 14^th will feature the uplifting message, “Talk about the Light,” and December 21^st, “The miracle of Jesus.” During the service, children up through sixth grade enjoy a dynamic Sunday school program with nursery care also available. Be sure and stop by the coffee hour afterwards to enjoy warm fellowship and tasty treats. During the week, join us on Thursday night at 7:30 PM (December 18th) for traditional caroling and cookies in our Fellowship Hall.

Christmas Eve celebrations will be on Wednesday, December 24^th with a 4:00 PM family Christmas Eve service, and 7:00 PM Christmas Eve candlelight worship service and communion. All gatherings are at 639 Mountain Ave., Springfield.

We look forward to celebrating Jesus with you this year.