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Holy Cross Lutheran Church

“Sharing the

Ointment for Jesus’

Feet, Giving God

our Very Best” Cf. John 12:3

Our mission statement:

Celebrating God’s love

by worshipping God,

caring for each other,

and serving in community.

Vol. 25

No. 3

March 2019

Early Spring marks the beginning of another ecstatic Lenten season.

“Ecstatic,” you ask? “We thought it was supposed to be penitential!”

Guess what. Penitential is ecstatic. Penitential sets you outside your-

self. Self-control, self-discipline, self-examination, and self-denial are all

penitential practices which by their very definition set one outside oneself.

In that position we become both the actor and the observer of the action. In

Lent we are called to lift ourselves ecstatically up out of the quagmire of

subjectivity so as to revel in the joys of objectivity.

Indeed it is an amazing thing that we attempt to do during these forty

days of Lent. We try to become discorporate enough to be self-observers, to

stand far enough outside the prison of ourselves to maybe even perhaps see

the universe with the eyes of Christ. Maybe to see the eyes of Christ in the

people with whom we interact; strangers and enemies, friends and family.

The traditional self-mortification of Lent was an attempt to, by

increments, get accustomed to the process of standing outside oneself, up to

and including the ultimate discorporation experience which we observe on

Good Friday, Jesus’ death on the cross. Giving up something is not just giv-

ing it up to lose weight or gain health or a convenient resolution to keep

your corporate body and soul together for longer. It was just the opposite:

Something to prepare your body for the grave and subsequent resurrection.

BERGY’S BABBLE: “DISCORPORATION”

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Lenten observances were originally time set aside for self-

experimentation. Take away this thing that I think I depend upon, and then

watch myself closely to see how I react. Force a withdrawal experience up-

on myself and then watch my body and mind in its reaction to the new and

challenging stressor.

One can learn a great deal that way, perhaps more than you really

wanted to learn. Maybe in an extreme moment of this self-induced stress

you acted meanly and badly toward someone you loved and cherished, and

then you caught yourself in the act, and in that blinding, ecstatic, embarrass-

ingly naked moment before God, that new insight incorporated a repentance

in you that changed your life forever. Or perhaps your philosophy of life

changed from merely trying to live forever, to accepting an eventual gradua-

tion to the post-biological resurrection body.

A case in point of the latter example is the twilight years and death

of Dr. Timothy Leary. It warmed my heart to see his behavior in the Lent of

his life. I had read his material and studied his controversial research for

years. Then in 1980, I had the privilege of a good conversation with him in

the Student Union of U of H. I was taking two psychology courses and he

was there for a speaking engagement.

At the time, he was planning on living forever or at least to 150

years of age. He was promoting exo-psychology, or post-planetary living.

Off-world consciousness, so to speak, complete with Starship Space Migra-

tion. I thought, “Well, that would be great if you can pull it off and I’m

watching and taking notes.” After all, doesn’t everyone have that kind of

secret hope somewhere inside of them that everything will go on forever just

as it is?

A decade later replete with the usual physical dissolution and the

wear and tear of normal aging, I caught up with Tim’s work and his evolv-

ing theories. He was planning on cryogenic suspension so as to keep at least

a few critical parts of himself not-alive, but not-dead. … /// ...

… /// … Bergy’s Babble: “Discorporation”

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… /// … Bergy’s Babble: “Discorporation”

He would then be poised to benefit immortally from whatever cures medical

science might come up with to cure whatever he might possibly die from

later on. Freeze today, thaw tomorrow in the hope of actually seeing tomor-

row.

Tragically in 1995, Tim got prostate cancer. At the time he was

working on ideas about how to project his mind into the internet at the mo-

ment of death and so live on in cyber-space. Then exhaustion and self-

reflection set in and the truly freeing insight for Tim became, “Time to grad-

uate and move on.” He cancelled his cryogenic plans, reconciled where and

with whom he could and went in peace. As one familiar with ecstatic, out-

side-of-self experiences he had finally concluded: “Why would anyone want

to live forever? That would be like having to take 3rd grade over and over

again.

So Lent is alarm-clock time. Lent is a call to penitential ecstasy.

The time is opportune for self-observance. Time is ripe for conscientious

and open-minded reading of God’s word. The time is ripe for correspond-

ence with God. The time is ripe for joining the sisters and brothers in the

faith in worship and praise and thankful ecstasy. The time is ripe for being

aware of that pesky person who God has put in our path to ponder about and

love. The time is ripe to know that the love of God vertically cannot hap-

pen without the love of God horizontally to family, neighbor and enemy.

Lent is truly the time to stand outside oneself, put oneself in brackets for a

moment, freeze time, and make a few loving adjustments which will make

the entire universe a better place in which to live and thrive.

Lent is a growing time. The crop is mature, authentic human life,

forgiven and forgiving humanity. Christ died so that our sins can be forgiv-

en and we can press on unparalyzed toward authentic, loving, serving of

humanity.

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In 1968, The Mothers of Invention released an album, “We’re Only

In It For The Money,” that was a satire on the Beatles album, “Sgt. Pepper’s

Lonely Hearts Club Band.” In the words of Frank Zappa, on this album,

“Discorporate and come with me.”

Set aside 40 days of healthy self-denial and ecstasy, to think about

Christ’s life, passion, death and resurrection and how that informs and trans-

forms our life, passion, death and resurrection.

And if that is too hard, then just pray every morning, “Lord, please

treat me tomorrow the way I treat people today.”

See you in worship …………………… BERGY

… /// … Bergy’s Babble: “Discorporation”

BRUNCH BUNCH

will meet Sunday, March 10th, at 11:45 a.m.

at CRISP

2220 Bevis St. Houston, Texas 77008

Hope you can join us

RSVP Jeanette Dukleth (832) 326-7214

Jdukleth@gmail.com

FRIENDSHIP CLUB

The Friendship Club will be meeting March 16, at the church. We will

begin to gather at 3 p.m. and supper will be served at 4 p.m.

Bettie Baring and Lucy Candler will be our hostesses and they will supply

dessert. Please bring your favorite covered dish to share. Hope to see you

there.

Nancy Beamesderfer

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MINUTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING

JANUARY 16, 2019

The January 2019 Church Council meeting was called to order by

President Warren Schick on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 2:00

p.m. Pastor Berggren opened the meeting with a prayer.

In attendance were: Pastor Jim Berggren, Pastor Jhon Jairo Arroyave,

Warren Schick, Jay Byerly, Pat Curran, Deacon Karen Davidson, Julie

Kilkenny, Wendy Lambeth, Bettye Raschke, and Wayne Schaper.

Bettie Baring and Fredda Yurk did not attend.

The minutes from the December Council Meeting and the minutes

from the December Congregational Meeting were submitted by Julie

Kilkenny and unanimously approved by Council. They will be sub-

mitted for publication in Crossties and on the website.

The Treasurer’s report was presented by Wayne Schaper. Offerings

for the month of December were $113,597, an increase of $76,096

over the previous month. Mr. Schaper noted that this included a large

donation by a single member. Year to date offerings for 2018 were up

$40,172 over 2017; however, he pointed out that these figures are also

somewhat skewed by timing differences (of 12/31/17 falling on a Sun-

day) and mail delivery issues of January 2018. December expenses

were $51,999, an increase of $19,538 over the previous month. De-

cember offerings were $61,598 greater than expenses; however, year

to date expenses exceeded offerings by $21,149. The checking ac-

count balance at 12/31/18 was $227,745 not including restricted

funds. The Endowment Committee has $196 interest available for

disbursement. The Treasurer’s report was unanimously approved as

presented.

Pastoral Staff Reports:

Pastor Berggren updated Council on his activit ies over the past

month. He expressed his thanks for the participation and extra efforts

by all for the Advent services and events. … /// ...

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He thought the Christmas Eve service was a success and was well

attended. He remarked that there are several members not able to

drive to church, who would probably appreciate calls and visits from

other Holy Cross members. He noted that Ronald Burns (a former

Lamb of God member) died in December. Pastor Berggren submitted

his parsonage allowance report for 2019 to Council; he also submit-

ted the letter for Pastor Arroyave’s 2019 parsonage allowance (the

schedule of allowance details was not available at meeting time). He

continues visits to homebound HCLC members and reaches out to

prospective members and visitors to Holy Cross.

Pastor Arroyave expr essed his thanks for the par ticipation of

both services in the Three Kings baby shower on Epiphany Sunday,

and to Wendy Lambeth, Karina Arroyave and Julie Kilkenny for

helping to take the truckload of baby supplies to Casa Juan Diego (in

Midtown). He is hopeful that next year the ELC might be involved

in this event. He welcomed the addition of three new Latino families

on Epiphany Sunday to the Holy Cross family. He also expressed his

thanks for the donation of two new coffeemakers to HCLC by Juan

and Doris Flores.

Deacon Davidson r epor ted that she had a busy month tr ying to

work around everyone’s holiday schedules and continue her visits,

phone calls and prayers for HCLC members and friends. She also

prepared the PowerPoint presentations for the early worship service.

Old Business and Committee Reports:

Mr. Schick updated Council on Building and Grounds activities.

The electrical problem in the closet under the stairs has been

repaired (after the near fire last month), and all that remains is get-

ting the cleaning supplies back into the closet and out of the Youth

Room. … /// ...

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Pastor Arroyave noted that the exterior lights around the gym and the

Annex are not working properly, leaving this area quite dark at night.

Mr. Schick and Mr. Schaper will have the electrician remedy this

problem.

Mr. Schick gave a brief update on WELCA activities. Upcoming

events include the WELCA “Embraced by Grace” Retreat on January

26th and Thankoffering Sunday on February 17 th.

President Schick reported that he sent the document regarding

proposed changes to the HCLC Constitution and Bylaws to John

Turnquist (Secretary, Texas-Gulf Coast Synod, ELCA) for his

review. At the request of Bishop Rinehart this item was removed

from consideration at the December 2018 Congregational Meeting.

Mr. Schick reminded Council of the open discussion regarding the

issuance of a new call for Pastor Arroyave, which is scheduled for

Sunday, January 20 th. This informal meeting is an opportunity for

members of the congregation to ask questions and express their

opinions on this matter before the special Congregational Meeting on

January 27th. He will begin the discussion with a brief history of the

Spanish ministry at Holy Cross, and then open up the meeting for

discussion. Several Council members stressed the need to have a

translator present at this discussion, and preparations to accomplish

this are underway. President Schick asked Pastor Arroyave to assist

in gathering a list of voting members who attend the Spanish

services.

Council revisited the item of pension benefits for the pastoral staff.

An inquiry in November 2018 prompted research that revealed a

funding shortfall for 2013-2018. President Schick explained what

the problems were and that the December payments to make up the

arrears were made possible by a sizable contribution from a parish-

ioner.

… /// … HCLC Minutes for Council Meeting — January 16, 2019

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He noted that each year the rostered staff should verify on Portico’s

website that the correct amounts and percentages are entered, as this

information is considered private and therefore not accessible to

others.

Mr. Schaper updated Council on talks with Trucking & Contracting,

Inc. regarding heavy equipment storage on the west parking during a

six month sewer line project. After further discussions with the com-

pany about compensation for additional wear and tear on the parking

lot, their representative decided not to use the Holy Cross campus.

Mr. Schick postponed for a future meeting the discussion about the

possible use of Holy Cross property for a community garden. Coun-

cil members noted the uncertainty of the use of the Telge property as

a complicating factor.

New Business:

Council discussed the status of several committees. President Schick

reported that the Nominating Committee is compiling its slate of

candidates to be voted on at the spring Congregational Meeting.

Discussion continued on the need to re-establish the Financial Re-

view Committee, as outlined in the HCLC Bylaws. President Schick

noted that he is in the process of contacting prospective members for

this advisory committee, which is to consist of at least two (2) (non -

Council) members. Also discussed was the need for a financial audit

or review.

There was a general discussion after Bettye Raschke brought up

some observations regarding the Christmas Eve service. She report-

ed on feedback she heard regarding general confusion during parts of

the service (periods of silence, standing vs. sitting, etc.) Ms. Raschke

asked for Council consideration on how to ensure a smoother flowing

service, especially on an occasion with so many visitors to Holy

Cross. … /// ...

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One suggestion regarding awkward periods of silence during the

service (as when Pastor Berggren must dash down to the sanctuary

from the choir loft) was to add some music during these longer tran-

sitions. Council also noted that adding “sit” and “stand” instructions

in the margins of the bulletin would remedy the latter issue.

The next Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13,

2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Upon motion to adjourn, the meeting was closed with the Lord’s

Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Kilkenny

… /// … HCLC Minutes

for Council Meeting

tober 17, 2018

… /// … HCLC Minutes for Council Meeting — January 16, 2019

COUNCIL MEETING

Next Council Meeting:

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Annex.

Church Council

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY

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HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

MINUTES FOR CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

JANUARY 27, 2019

This Congregational Meeting was called to order by President

Warren Schick on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 10:39 a.m. Pastor

Berggren opened the meeting with a prayer.

Mr. Schick stated that the purpose of this meeting was to approve a

new call for Pastor Arroyave for a term beginning January 1, 2019,

and ending June 30, 2019. It was determined that a quorum of voting

members was in attendance. A motion was made (and seconded) for

the congregation to cast ballots to approve the call as presented.

A total of 92 ballots were cast, and the motion passed 83 to 9.

While the votes were being counted there was discussion regarding

the definition of a voting member, as defined in the HCLC Constitu-

tion as follows:

Voting members are confirmed members who have communed

and made a financial contribution of record during the preceding

twelve months.

In addition, President Schick emphasized that this recommendation

by Council was not an easy one to make, and that although previous

attempts to secure additional funding for the Spanish ministry were

unsuccessful, there are several months remaining in the term of the

call, and efforts to obtain financial support are still being pursued.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting, and it

concluded with the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Kilkenny

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ATTENTION ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

There will be a Congregational Meeting on March 17, 2019, to determine

the following for the 2019 / 2020 term:

1. Church Officers – President, Treasurer and Secretary

– 1 individual for each position is running

2. Church Council Members – 6 individuals are running for 3 positions

3. Nominating Committee – 4 individuals are running for 4 positions

4. Endowment Committee – 2 individuals are running for 2 positions

Per our Bylaws the voting will be by ballot and a sample of the ballot will

be available in the Narthex on March 3, 10, and 17. In addition there will

be an additional ballot vote concerning revisions to our Church Constitution

and Bylaws. Both of these documents will also be available, as approved

by the Synod, on the previously mentioned dates.

Furthermore, if you subscribe to the Email Blasts these documents will be

attached to the March 1st Blast and will reflect what is being changed.

All recommended additions will be in red and underlined and all recom-

mended deletions will be in black and stricken through (---------------).

If you have any questions, please contact Warren Schick.

Warren Schick, President

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

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LENTEN SERVICES IN 2019

“WORDS FROM THE CROSS”

Ash Wednesday March 6 (No meal)

English service —WC 12:00 noon

Spanish service —WC 7:00 p.m.

Lenten Service Wed. March 13 12:00 noon

Meal in the FLC following the service

Lenten Service Wed. March 20 12:00 noon

Meal in the FLC following the service

Lenten Service Wed. March 27 12:00 noon

Meal in the FLC following the service

Lenten Service Wed. April 3 12:00 noon

Meal in the FLC following the service

Lenten Service Wed. April 10 12:00 noon

Meal in the FLC following the service

Palm Sunday April 14 9:30 a.m. — WC

Maundy Thursday April 18 6:30 p.m. —FLC

Followed by the Stripping of the Altar — WC

Good Friday April 19

English 7:00 p.m. — WC

Spanish 7:00 p.m. —FLC

Easter Day April 21

English Easter Sunrise 7:00 a.m. — WC

Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. —FLC

English Worship Service 9:30 a.m. —W C

Spanish Worship Service 11:00 a.m. — WC

Sunday School 12:00 p.m. —FLC

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LENTEN SERVICES AND MEALS

March 6th Ash Wednesday (no meal)

March 13th Church Council

March 20th Vocal and Bell Choirs

March 27th Men's Breakfast

April 3rd Ruth Circle

April 10th Deborah Circle

THE SAVING PASSION

The Lenten devotional booklet, THE SAVING PASSION, will be available

in the Narthex. Renowned author, Henri Nouwen, engaging insights are

paired with original reflections and prayers to guide us through this season

of sacrifice and as we marvel at the salvation our Savior won for us.

Sharon Wagner

Bettie Baring

FEBRUARY 2019

Altar flowers were donated by:

03 Betty Mooney

10 Betty Mooney

17 WELCA

Bruce & Charlotte Jaster

24 Barbara Sledge

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POSITION NOMINEE

President Wendy Lambeth

Secretary Julie Kilkenny

Treasurer Wayne Schaper

Church Council

Vote for 3

Nancy Beamesderfer

Cathy Elijah

Francisco Gonzáles

Rene Rodríguez

Kay Vaccaro

Sharon Wagner

Nominating Committee

Vote for 4

David Dukleth

Marilyn Flick

Gloria McGarvey

Penny Schick

Endowment Committee

Vote for 2

Ricki Finstad

Ruby Schaper

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

—PRELIMINARY BALLOT—

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

MARCH 17, 2019

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

PART II

Sunday, March 17, 2019, immediately

following the 9:30 a.m. service.

Church Council

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We're very excited to announce that the TLU Choirs will perform here at

7:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2019 as part of their Spring 2019 Tour.

The TLU Choirs will present a varied program featuring premiering

works, world music, and both sacred and secular pieces and are under

the direction of Dr. Douglas R. Boyer, director of the TLU School of

Music and Choral Activities. A reception follows the performance.

Many HCLC members have been involved in Texas Lutheran University

and we hope to see you all at this special event. Bring your friends and

family!

Admission is free and open to the public. A freewill offering during the

program will offset choir travel expenses.

HCLC will provide a meal for participants and grand piano rental for the

event. Your donations toward our expenses will be greatly appreciated.

Cathy Elijah

Thanks to everyone who dined at Fratelli's last week; March 20, we had a

great turnout of 44 people! The food was yummy and it seemed like eve-

ryone had a good time dining and chatting with their Holy Cross fami-

ly. Our fellowship was a pleasing witness to the restaurant and they were

thankful for our community spirit/support.

Fratelli's was very generous in their donation to the church and are looking

forward to another Holy Cross community day soon.

Cathy Elijah

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If your name is not listed or if this is incorrect information

please contact Ann Larson so that the list can be corrected.

Ann Larson (713) 957-0972 email: larson.berg@yahoo.com

Holy Cross members celebrating birthdays this month:

17 Lynn Reinhardt

Gail McBride

18 Verlene Furley

22 Bettye Raschke

23 Caroline Irvin

24 Jennifer Mendel

Mitchell Kilkenny

25 Charlotte Jaster

Robert Manning III

28 Sharon Wagner

29 Alejandra Rauda

31 Rosie Hernández

James de León

01 Marie Drosche

Harrison New

02 Eduardo Araiza

Harold Braun

04 Peter Yoder

05 Marta Arroyave

13 John Wenger

Wendy Navarro

14 Luke Appling

Amy Schomburg

Lilian Benitez

15 Scott Schomburg

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DATE

1st READING

PSALM

2nd READING

GOSPEL

03/03/2019

Exodus

34:29-35

99

2 Corinthians

3:2—4:2

Luke

9:28-36

03/10/2019

Deuteronomy

26:1-11

91:1-2, 9-16

Romans

10:8b-13

Luke

4:1-13

03/17/2019

Genesis

15:1-12, 17-18

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Philippians

3:17—4:1

Luke

13:31-35

03/24/2019

Isaiah

55:1-9

63:1-8

1 Corinthians

10:1-13

Luke

13:1-9

03/31/2019

Joshua

5:9-12

32

2 Corinthians

5:16-21

Luke

15:1-3, 11b-32

READINGS, PSALMS & GOSPEL

MARCH 2019

Dear Holy Cross family,

I would like to thank all the people who sent me get well

cards and for your prayers during my illness.

Madelyn Price

God, my Healer, has cured me of Cancer. My test came back and I am

Cancer FREE.

I still need your prayers since I am battling the side effects of radiation.

I cannot eat solid foods, Alice has to feed me thru a feeding tube. I can-

not put my teeth in since my guns are still sore. I have been diagnosed

with Lymphedema of the Throat because of the radiation.

Thank you for your prayers and get-well cards.

Harold Braun

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SAVE THE DATE!!!

SPRINGFEST ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKET

March 23, 2019 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Yes, we are already planning to hold our annual Springfest Arts &

Crafts Market on March 23, 2019!

A great deal of planning has gone into making sure we are scheduled

after the Rodeo and before Easter. It is never too early to begin thinking

about the nice weather and wonderful friends that will join us again outside

on the parking lot. We have several vendors who want the very same spots

as last year!

This year we would like to add another area to our market and call it

“Young Entrepreneurs”! We have met several young people, ages 10-18,

already making and selling their items at Craft Markets. I have names of at

least five! These five have already expressed a desire to join us.

Remember, all we need from the wonderful members of HCLC is

for them to talk up the Market and to volunteer to host by serving already

prepared coffee, water, cookies, bagels, and smiles. Vendors are required to

set up, take down, and clean around their areas. Of course I’ve already asked

the Boy Scouts from Terrace Methodist, Tommy’s troop, for their assistance

with this for “hours of service.” That makes for an easy day for our church

volunteers and WELCA to receive money for their projects with a minimum

amount of effort.

So, mark your calendars now for a day of fun, friendship, and fellowship.

Barbara Neumann

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R E M E M B E R I N P R A Y E R

The homebound, disabled, long-term

ill and prolonged recovering.

If you are not receiving HCLC

Prayer Request emails and would

like to, please contact

Renee Allcorn:

allcornr@swbell.net

or call (713) 254-8638

Note that Prayer Request emails

are sent out daily, so if you are on

the email list and did not receive

any email, please contact Renee.

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Thursday

8:30 am—4:30 pm

Friday

8:30 am—2:30 pm

You may sign up for

Altar Flowers

in the Narthex.

Suggested donation is $50.00

and $12.00 for a rose.

Ed Cooper

Betty Firth

Betty Morris

Doris Pannell

Elaine Snell

Rosie Stork

TREASURER’S REPORT

If you have any questions call

Wayne Schaper, Sr. at (713) 465-5206.

JANUARY 2019

Receipts $ 21,076.00

Expenses 39,154.99

Balance < $ 18,078.99 >

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Operational receipts

year to date received …….. $ 21,076.00

Expenditures year to date ..… 39,154.99

Balance < $ 18,078.99 >

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Note: No Rental Fees

AVERAGE ATTENDANCE

JANUARY SERVICES IN 2019

English

Saturday: 20

Sunday: 71

Spanish

Sunday: 77

Dolores Abrego

Harold Braun

Christina Kornegay

Nanette Luker

Barbara Neumann

Mark Martínez

Mary Osborn

Al Pivonka

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TELEPHONE EXTENSIONS

100 Church Office

101 Sussy Terry

103 Rev. Jim Berggren Senior Pastor

104 Rev. Jhon J. Arroyave Hispanic Pastor

105 Karen Davidson Deacon

107 Financial Office

108 Stephen Ministry Office

109 Family Life Center

111 Volunteer Office

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spring Branch

A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

7901 Westview Dr. Houston, Texas 77055

Tel. (713) 686-8253 Fax (713) 686-9095

E-mail: hclc@holycross.us

Website: www.holycross.us

“Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a community of Christians

gathered by God’s grace and reaching out through God’s love.”

YOUR CHURCH STAFF

† Rev. Jim Berggren — Senior Pastor Email : jlberggren@holycross.us

† Rev. Jhon Jairo Arroyave — Hispanic Pastor Email : jhonyave@holycross.us

† Karen Davidson — Deacon Email : aimked@gmail.com

† Sussy Terry — Office Manager Email : hclc@holycross.us

WORSHIP MUSICIANS

Cathy Elijah Music Director / Organist

Jo Ann Meeker Pianist

Ann Crick Pianist

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

ELC (713) 461-5535

OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION

Warren Schick President

Bettye Raschke Vice-President

Julie Kilkenny Secretary

Wayne Schaper, Sr. Treasurer

SATURDAY INFORMAL SERVICE

6:00 p.m. — Atrium

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

English Service : 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School : 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Spanish Service: 11:00 a.m.

Estudio Bíblico y Escuela Dominical

12:00 noon

Office Manager & Events Coordinator