I was reading the Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel today (Luke 1:46-55) and I was struck by the fierceness of it.  Mary is often described as meek and mild, but the strong language of this song of praise paints a very different picture.  Mary has found herself in a situation that I imagine must have felt completely overwhelming and very scary.  And yet, when she goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, she sings a powerful song about God’s goodness.  She speaks prophetic words about God upending the world, setting right the wrongs, and lifting up those who have been pushed down.  Fierce!

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The season of Advent is once again upon us and music is in abundance!

Sign up in the Narthex.  Meet at the church at 1:45 p.m. for car assignments. 

Happy Holidays! Click "Read More" for upcoming Acolyte schedules, Sunday School holiday schedule and more!

Following worship on Sunday December 21st, you're invited to a winter wonderland in the Fellowship Hall! The High School Youth Group will have a long table FULL of homemade holiday cookies ready to go home with you. For a suggested donation of $10, you can fill a to-go box to the brim with Christmas goodies from the table! There will also be a free Hot Cocoa Bar that you won't want to miss! In addition to the treats, we'll have a small Silent Auction with themed gift baskets for you to bid on! 

We hope you can join us for some holiday fun, while supporting the Youth Fund!

*If you would like to donate a dozen holiday treats to the fundraiser, or have items for the Silent Auction, please contact Kelsey.

Join us for Carols and Candlelight at both services!

The Holy Cross Food Pantry continues to serve the community the First Saturday and Third Thursday of every month.  Click "read more" for December's pantry article.

Circle Bible Studies:
Sarah Circle - Meets at Holy Cross on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:30am.    
Rachel Circle - Meets via zoom on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm.  Contact Peg Schneider at schneider7@cox.net for more information.
Both groups use the ELCA Women’s Gather magazine for their study.

Click Read More for more information on the Knitting in the Narthex Group.

Financial Update through October

December Meetings

Finance Committee Meeting - December 11 at 6:00 pm

Council Meeting - December 16 at 6:30 pm

Birthdays

Ryan Grell...........................12/3
Gordon Schnack....................12/6
Lee Thilliander........................12/6
Miles Harvey.......................12/8
Theresa Howatt-Perry........................12/10
Joel Weible............................12/11
Emma Roberts.........................12/12
Eric Gitt............................12/13
Everett Ellis..............................12/14
Akemi Adams.....................12/16
Violet Ferris.........................12/17
Jim Birch.......................12/20
Gail Ginger..........................12/20
Alden Sjolie............................12/20
Trevor Fitzgerald......................12/21
Trevor Hancock.......................12/22
Neal Brenner.....................12/23
Tachen Kniewel...................12/23
Dennis Schwieger.......................12/23
Chris Grunke.........................12/24
Pastor Heather Grell.......................12/25
Margarett Hewitt.......................12/28
Margaret Summerfelt.......................12/28
Kyle Malone.........................12/29
Thomas Risinger.....................12/29
Janet Westenburg.....................12/29
Evelyn Anderson............................12/30


Anniversaries

Neal & Wendy Brenner............................12/21