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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. 24
No. 12
December 2018
We are rapidly approaching that magical time of year when our lives
are dominated by deep-delving symbols of a cross-cultural nature. I love it
when the surface of living and its little pleasures connects to the mythical
core of my being.
Now we prepare for the sacrifice of large birds over the next six
weeks. This is fathomlessly tribal and it completely amazes me how the
whole large society of our country can come to such an accord. The act is
so deeply archetypal that there is something in the feasts of the next few
weeks for everyone.
For the sports fan, it is no coincidence that the holidays beginning
with Thanksgiving and trailing off toward the antipodes of January match up
perfectly with the peak of football season. When I see that beautiful ovoid
spiraling gracefully through the air, I see a turkey in flight across a green
meadow with strong, handsome hunters chasing it. The most proficient
catches the turkey ball, and spikes it for the kill. Maybe that’s why we call
it the end zone. At any rate we have both a hero and the blessing of meat for
the clan. What a beautiful parable of war, human striving, the blessings of
acquisition of territory and the mouthwatering sacrifice of the bird. It is the
Liturgy of the Successful Hunt. Now you know why, full as a tick, you still
get up at halftime and fill another plate…. Pavlovian response to touch-
downs.
BERGY’S BABBLE: “PASS THE TURKEY”
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The actual sacrifice of the bird kicks off the celebration with a meal,
another deep symbol of belonging, an affirmation of place in the tribal clan.
The high priestess stuffs the bird with magical stuffing and laces it tightly.
(Be careful when you say “pass the turkey,” especially if Dad used to be a
quarterback or center and you see him carefully place his fingertips on the
laces for spiral control.)
Then the high priest carves the sacrifice. A portion goes to each ac-
cording to their place in the clan. Save the drumsticks for the shaman.
They are magical music makers and trance enhancers.
This ceremonial stuff didn’t just start yesterday. Native Americans
of the East Coast of the U.S.A. had observed autumnal harvest celebrations
for millennia before Europeans arrived on those shores. It was over a hun-
dred years after the confluence of the two cultures that George Washington
set aside days of thanksgiving. Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a na-
tional holiday. The term ‘Pilgrim’ began to be used around 1870, and it
wasn’t until the 1890’s that Pilgrims got included in the tradition.
For those who enjoy the wonders of history and international coop-
eration, there isn’t a time that better exemplifies these things. The first
Thanksgiving is full of heroes who actually changed the world from both
sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Amerindians served pumpkins and turkeys, potatoes, corn and
squash. The newcomers had literally never seen such a feast, since all the
foods served were indigenous to the Americas. All was provided by the lo-
cal tribe. Exported to the Old World, these foods changed everything. They
are high energy sources of nutrition. People eating them got healthier, had
more babies that lived to adulthood, and the population grew by leaps and
bounds. Fewer farmers could grow more nutrition for more people on less
acreage, so urbanization became a new challenge. Cities swelled in size just
in time to provide workers for the nascent industrial revolution dogging the
heels of the Renaissance. … /// ...
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These Amerindian farmers should be recognized as historical heroes.
Because of their seed potatoes, we have sent probes outside of our solar
system.
From the other cultural side, we must admire the courage of those
who set out across a wintry, raging Atlantic in late fall for a distant land and
a completely unknown future knowing that there would be sacrifices and
casualties. Half of them died. When they arrived they found an Amerindian
population ravaged by the plague of 1617.
It was not immoral of them to have taken up residence in the Amer-
indian village of Patuxet, now known as Plymouth. They did not cause the
plague and they were as perplexed as the local folks concerning it. Wampa-
noag Chief Massasoit was delighted that someone could use the bay and the
village now that the Patuxet tribe was mostly deceased. Plymouth, unlike
other colonies bought lands at mutually agreed upon prices. Europeans set-
tled in deserted Amerindian towns by invitation as protection against other
tribes or other marauding, competing European powers.
Sure, history is full of violence and oppression. Bad news sells
books. One can always write a morality play and then pick sides and be
self-righteous about it. But as to Thanksgiving…..well, here is an example
of congenial international cooperation and mutually upbuilding cultural
exchange. A modern day xenophobe picking either side of the issue well
not want to admit that.
Wow, I’m getting hungry here! And I need to practice my end zone
victory dance for when I spike the butterball in the end zone. Pass the
turkey!
See you in worship ………………….. Bergy
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MINUTES FOR COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 17, 2018
The October 2018 Church Council meeting was called to order by
President Warren Schick on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 2:00
p.m. Pastor Berggren opened the meeting with a prayer.
In attendance were: Pastor Jim Berggren, Pastor Jhon Jairo Arroya-
ve, Warren Schick, Bettie Baring, Jay Byerly, Pat Curran, Deacon
Karen Davidson, Julie Kilkenny, Wendy Lambeth, Bettye Raschke,
Wayne Schaper, and Fredda Yurk.
The minutes from the September Council meeting were submitted by
Julie Kilkenny and unanimously approved by Council. They will be
submitted for publication in Crossties and on the website.
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Wayne Schaper. Offerings
for the month of September were $29,916, which was an increase of
$8,264 from the previous month. Expenses for the month of Septem-
ber 2018 were $36,586, an increase of $7,164 over the previous
month. Year to date expenses exceeded offerings by $68,119. The
checking account balance at 9/30/18 was $172,724, not including
restricted funds. The Endowment Committee has $896 interest avail-
able for disbursement. Mr. Schaper expressed concern over the
decreased offerings in 2018. He noted that Holy Cross has been
fortunate, as members have stepped up with special gifts to fund
some of the large expenses of the church (such as a new water heater,
projectors, etc.) Council discussed formulating a list of suggestions
for instances when members inquire about projects to direct the use
of memorial funds and other special gifts. The Treasurer’s report was
unanimously approved as presented.
Pastoral Staff Reports
Pastor Berggren gave a quick update on his activit ies over the
past month. In September he presided over the inurnment of Anita
Abrego’s ashes at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, as well as the
memorial service in October at Holy Cross for Charles Pustejovsky.
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Pastor Jim conducted the wedding cer emony for Chr is Lambeth
and Laura Bailey. He continues his hospital visits and reaching out
to prospective members and visitors to Holy Cross. He is looking
forward to the planning of Advent; the first Advent Wednesday Ser-
vice will be at 12 noon on December 5 th.
Pastor Arroyave expr essed his thanks to the Spanish congr ega-
tion for all of their help during the Rummage Sale. He noted he has
not heard back from the Synod regarding help for the Spanish minis-
try.
Deacon Davidson updated Council on her activit ies for the
month. In addition to her preparation for the memorial services and
the end of life counseling associated with this, she continued her
ongoing hospital visits and prayers, phone calls and visits for HCLC
members and friends. She also prepares the PowerPoint presentation
for the early worship service and conducts Adult Forum, which re-
sumed this month to study W orship Matters.
Old Business and Committee Reports
Building and Grounds:
Mr. Schick announced that the new projectors and computer for
the sanctuary (Power Point presentation) have arrived. He is
meeting with the consultant later this week to make sure the
existing mounts are compatible with the new equipment, and
installation should take place next week.
Mr. Schick has not heard back from the third company on resur-
facing the parking lot. Earlier estimates range from $96,000 to
$156,000 to take the asphalt down to the base and start over. In
the meantime, Julie Kilkenny will look into patching some of the
more troublesome potholes. … /// ...
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The brick floor in the Youth Room has been re-waxed. Mr.
Schick expressed his thanks to the anonymous benefactor for
underwriting this project. Wendy Lambeth has ordered interlock-
ing foam mats to serve as an “area rug” in the room; this will
provide the ELC a safer play area when weather prohibits their
playground time.
Mr. Schaper noted that during a conversation with a contractor
during the replacement of light bulbs in the gym, the contractor
suggested changing the fixtures to LED technology, which last
longer and use less electricity. He asked for the authority to
pursue this course of action; Council approved.
Bettie Baring gave an update on WELCA activities.
This year’s Rummage Sale raised $6,498 for WELCA projects.
One piano was sold to a member of the congregation, and the
Salvation Army took the items not sold to their donation center.
Many thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work during the
sale, as well as the significant effort in the setup and cleanup!
HCLC will again participate in the Westside Homeless Project; in
December WELCA will set up a Christmas tree in the gym with
gift requests.
WELCA will be sending Christmas cards and bookmarks to the
Sunshine Saints and fr iends of Holy Cr oss.
Upcoming WELCA events include the Candy Roll project on
November 18th, the General Meeting on December 1st, and the
Seafarers’ Project on December 9th.
Council discussed at length proposed revisions to the HCLC Consti-
tution and By-Laws.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Telge property. Julie
Kilkenny requested that a member of the Telge Committee attend the
next meeting to brief Council on their findings. … /// ...
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New Business:
President Schick noted that the current method of keeping track of
church attendance does not take into account the increasing number
of members who, although they are homebound and cannot make it to
Sunday worship, are regularly served with in-home visits. Mr. Schick
suggested Council consider a way to account for these members.
Mr. Schick reported that he was recently approached by HCLC
Music Director and Organist Cathy Elijah to see if it would be possi-
ble to take off one Sunday a month so she and her husband can
travel. She would coordinate her schedule with Pastor Berggren, and
she would find substitutes for the Sundays she will be absent.
Council approved this request.
Mr. Schaper was approached by an area photographer to use the
Telge property as a backdrop for fall photos, as well as parking spac-
es for approximately 10 families. Council approved this request and
suggested that a donation to Holy Cross would be appropriate. He
also distributed a schedule of HCLC Facilities Fees for review before
discussion of the 2019 budget.
Due to the length of this meeting, Council elected to postpone
detailed discussion of the budget. Julie Kilkenny suggested schedul-
ing a special workshop/meeting to discuss the budget, as well as the
Telge property. President Schick suggested that November 4 th after
the early worship service would be a good time, assuming the Telge
Committee representative could attend.
The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
November 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Upon motion to adjourn, the meeting was closed with the Lord’s
Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Kilkenny
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Congregational Meeting will be Sunday,
December 16, 2018, immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service.
ATTENTION
Topics to be presented, discussed and approved are as follows:
Approval of Proposed 2019 Budget;
Approval of Proposed Changes to the Holy Cross Constitution
and By-Laws;
Approval of Proposal Concerning the Sale of the Telge Property;
Approval of Proposal to Amend the Call of Pastor Jhon Jairo
Arroyave, Associate Pastor of Hispanic Ministries at Holy Cross
Lutheran Church.
Copies of the proposed Budget and Constitution and By-Law changes will
be available for the membership prior to the meeting.
Those members that receive E-Mail Blast from the church will receive the
information by email. In addition, copies will be available in the Narthex
beginning on Sunday, December 2.
Warren Schick
Church Council President
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Monday, December 24
6:00 pm English
7:45 pm Spanish
ADVENT SERVICES
Wednesdays
December 05 — 12:00 noon
December 12 — 12:00 noon
December 19 — 12:00 noon
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Celebration of Special Services in 2018
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DATE
1st READING
PSALM
2nd READING
GOSPEL
12/02/2018
Jeremiah
33:14-16
25:1-10
1 Thessalonians
3:9-13
Luke
21:25-36
12/09/2018
Malachi
3:1-4
Luke 1:68-79
Philippians
1:3-11
Luke
3:1-6
12/16/2018
Zephaniah
3:14-20
Isaiah 12:2-6
Philippians
4:4-7
Luke
3:7-18
12/23/2018
Micah
5:2-5a
Luke 1:46b-55
Hebrews
10:5-10
Luke
1:39-45 [46-55]
12/30/2018
1 Samuel
2:18-20, 26
148
Colossians
3:12-17
Luke
2:41-52
READINGS, PSALMS & GOSPEL
DECEMBER 2018
COUNCIL MEETING
Next Council Meeting:
Wednesday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the Annex.
Church Council
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POINSETTIAS
Poinsettias, used to decorate the Sanctuary, can be ordered
beginning December 2nd.
Orders will be taken December 2nd, December 9th, and December 16th.
The price this year is $10.00 and you may pick up your poinsettia
after the Christmas Eve Service. Thank you!
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
December 9th, at 10:45 a.m. in the Gym
There will be an opportunity for an informal discussion of items to be voted
on at the Congregational Meeting on December 16th. There are several
items to decide on (including the Constitution / By-Laws update, Telge
Property, and 2019 budget) so let’s get together and talk about them ahead
of time. We will meet in the Gym after worship, and for the truly talented,
talk and pack Seafarers’ boxes at the same time!
Julie Kilkenny
Council Secretary
INFORMAL DISCUSSION
Sharon Wagner
BRUNCH BUNCH
Sunday, December 9th, at 11:45 a.m. at CAFÉ BENEDICTE
15455 Memorial Dr. Suite #100 — Houston, TX 77079
(281) 741-0853 Come and bring a friend!
RSVP Jeanette Dukleth (832) 326-7214
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Please join us on Sunday, December 16, from 2:00—5:00 in the afternoon.
The WELCA Board would like to invite you to a Christmas party at the
home of Alan and Wendy Lambeth, 8874 Chatsworth Dr.
Everyone is welcome to come.
Spend a little time in fellowship and share the holiday spirit.
Any questions, please call Wendy at 713-854-1573.
THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Christmas Party date has had to be changed
We will be meeting at Fratelli's located at 1330 Wirt Road on Saturday,
December 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Please contact Nancy Beamesderfer at 281-814-4153 by December 12, to
make your reservation. We will still have a choice of four entrees and the
cost will be $20.00 per person (no credit/debit cards please.)
SIP AND SHOP POP UP!!
Come by and see what we’ve been up to!! The Crafty Ladies are going to
hold a “Pop Up” Craft Show in the Annex on December 14, from 5 p.m.
to 8 p.m. and on December 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We have been working on some new projects, and invited a few other craft-
ers to join us to show off what they have been working on. So avoid the
malls, shop with us, have a cup of hot cocoa or wassail, and maybe find a
unique gift for the holiday. Please ask your friends to join us.
Any questions, call Wendy Lambeth 713-854-1573.
Nancy Beamesderfer
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Dear Pastor Jim Berggren and the congregation of Holy Cross
Lutheran Church,
Thank you very much for your monetary gift for our new building.
We are grateful and humble to receive it. We are planning to use the money
to purchase an art piece in the form of a sound panel which will enhance
both the appearance and sound quality in our common space.
With the approach of Thanksgiving we are reminded of our many
blessings and we give thanks for our relationship with your congregation!
Much love,
Marty Troyer
Houston Mennonite Church
GIVING TREE
ADOPT A FAMILY WITH RAISE UP FAMILY
RAISE UP FAMILY is the new name for the Westside Homeless Ministry!
Our family this year is a widowed Mom raising four children. Mom is work-
ing hard and the kids are staying in school and trying to work also! Please
see our Giving Tree in the FLC with gift requests from the family on the
tree! Please wrap the gifts and return them to under the tree by no later than
December 16, as we must deliver them that week! Thank you!
This is always such a wonderful way to start the Christmas Season!
Merry Christmas,
WELCA
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WELCA GENERAL MEETING
Ladies of Holy Cross!! Please put December 1st, on your calendar and join us
for the WELCA General Meeting! All women of HCLC are welcome! It will
start your Christmas season off with festivities, fellowship, great food and
sneak previews of the exciting events happening at HCLC! We NEED your
voice and your input and this is your forum in which to provide that wisdom!!
Please come on December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. to the Guild Hall/Annex for our
General Meeting! We will discuss the distribution of our Rummage Sale
funds, update you on the projects WELCA is involved in and those we have
completed this year, send gifts and cards to our Sunshine Saints, play some
games, win some prizes, HAVE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE RETREAT and
have a wonderful light lunch! It will get you charged up for the Season!!
Please come and bring a friend!!
We are entering EXCITING TIMES AT HCLC!! Hope to see you there!
WELCA Board
SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE EVENTS
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS A MINUTE OF THESE!
December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. WELCA General Meeting Guild Hall
December 9 - FLC during the coffee hour. We will fill and wrap gift
boxes for the Seafarers.
December 16, at the Lambeth's new home. A Christmas celebration
for HCLC!!
December 17 - Gifts delivered to our Westside Family!
January 6, 2019 - Three Kings Celebration
January 26, 2019 RETREAT!! You cannot miss this!!
March 23, 2019 - Craft Sale
A couple of other events are being worked into the schedule and you will
get updates on those as they are confirmed!!
Please join us and see YOUR faith at work!!
WELCA Board
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UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY
ALEXANDER, Dorsey
The Legacy at Long Meadow
10403 Mason Road
Richmond, Texas 77406
NEWLON, Ilse
(512) 636-056
504 Bering Dr. Apt. #315
Houston, Texas 77057
FOOD PANTRY
Dear Friends, thank you so much for your support to the food pantry
during the Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag project. Thanks to Gloria for
providing us with a pot of coffee each day, Thanks to Pastor Jhon for mak-
ing every thing so accessible…. room for Flu shots (almost 300 people
were vaccinated), room to stack all the bags etc. Thanks to Pastor Jim for
his encouragement. Also thanks to Warren Schick for all his support to the
pantry. And especially thank you to all of your members for stepping
aside for us to really make an impact on the poor of Spring Branch! We
served 940 families.
To illustrate for you what makes all the work meaningful. Rae and I were
at Whataburger Wednesday for lunch when a lady (Kathy) who works
there came up to us and hugged us and thanked us for all the food…and
then she came to our table with extra fries saying "you deserve this!" It
touched our hearts…I think I will always remember her "holy fries ges-
ture." Good to know that we can "gift" each other. Mary White
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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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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: [email protected]
Holy Cross members celebrating birthdays this month:
01 Abraham Samano
02 Melanie Alvarado
06 Arturo Aleman
09 Elise Fisher
13 Doris Wahlberg
14 Joseph Yáñez
15 Julie Ballard
16 Ted Flick
17 Adriana Alvarado
John Cooper
18 Alexa Abad
22 Ingrid Alvarado
23 Noel Giesecke
26 Horacio Gómez
Caylee Díaz
27 Suzanne Doler
29 Anna Gardner
30 Alfredo Martínez
31 Virginia Stuart
César Majano
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NOVEMBER 2018
Altar flowers were donated by:
04 Betty Mooney
11 Betty Mooney
18 Betty Mooney
25 John Cooper
News from
THE CANDY ROLL PROJECT
Thank you to all involved over the years with the candy roll project!
This project has been discontinued due to illness of the pastor who has been
backing this program for all the years.
At this time, ten (10) Spanish churches along the American -Mexico border
are going to continue this Christian mission to see that Gods word gets to
the children in the small towns in the interior of Mexico. Instead of rolls
they will make little bags tied with a ribbon and a bible verse when the story
of the birth of Jesus is told by the Missionaries and pastors at Christmas
time.
Thank you for your support all these years!!
Barbara Sledge
ADULT FORUM
Please take note:
There will be No Adult Forum in the month of December.
Deacon Karen Davidson
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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:
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.
OCTOBER 2018
Receipts $ 18,820.00
Expenses 30,833.81
Balance < $ 12,013.81 >
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Operational receipts
year to date received …….. $ 308,827.61
Expenditures year to date ..… 396,334.45
Balance < $ 87,506.84 >
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Building Rental $ 20,100.00
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
OCTOBER SERVICES 2018
English
Saturday: 14
Sunday: 67
Spanish
Sunday: 73
Harold Braun
Nanette Luker
Mark Martínez
Al Pivonka
Madelyn Price
Michael Vaccaro
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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: [email protected]
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 : [email protected]
† Rev. Jhon Jairo Arroyave — Hispanic Pastor Email : [email protected]
† Karen Davidson — Deacon Email : [email protected]
† Sussy Terry — Office Manager Email : [email protected]
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