Whether it is meeting our Lord in Word and Sacrament, praising Him in song and prayer, working for Him in the office, teaching children to grow in His love, or serving Him in the world beyond our walls, what makes a church a church is the people who come together in His Name. So join us for worship and fellowship this Sunday.
"In every place where I cause My name to be remembered I will come to you and bless you." Exodus 20:24b
Children's Church provided during service; young people enjoy Bible lesson, crafts, and snacks while adults listen to the Scripture readings for the day and the sermon. Everyone comes together again for Holy Communion and/or blessing.
THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER / ASCENSION DAY OBSERVED
Acts 1:1-11
Psalm 110
Ephesians 1:16-23
Luke 24: 44-53
Sermon - "A Friend in High Places" (all three texts)
This summer at Holy Cross, our young pilots will discover that by trusting God, everything is possible. The Thrill! The Joy! The Freedom! The sky is the limit!
Open to all children ages 3 - 10. Registration begins April 23 and ends July 15. 20 spaces remain, so register as soon as possible.
Download registration forms here (one for each child) and return by email attachment here. Or mail or hand deliver to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, VBS registration, 8516 Loch Raven Blvd. Towson, MD. 21286.
Please click HERE to view today's Portals of Prayer Daily Devotion.
PRAYER, PRAISE AND PBJ's - next gathering on June 6 in the library
We're setting aside the first Wednesday of every month to Pray, Praise God, and have some PBJ's. Jesus invites us to pray often, giving Him our concerns and finding rest in Him. This is a time we can lift up those we care about in prayer, as well as share any burdens we ourselves may carry. It's also a time for quiet reflection ... when we can "be still and know that He is God."
We start at 6:00 p.m., spending time in prayer and praises to God until 6:30 p.m. Then we share fellowship over a simple meal of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If time is of the essence, we welcome you to pray with us from 6:00 and leave when you need to. Come join us as we take a moment to be with our Lord and Savior in prayer and praise.
BROWNIE TROOP - 819 next meeting - May 16
Brownie Troop 819 meets at Holy Cross on Wednesday's and they are looking for members. Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls. In an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world, developing qualities that will serve them all their lives. Most importantly, we have FUN! If you have a daughter or granddaughter in first through third grade who might be interested, please contact Melissa Surdel at pmsurdel@comcast.net.
From the Beltway (695)
Take the Loch Raven Boulevard/Cromwell Bridge Road exit( Exit 29). Head south on Loch Raven for 0.7 mile crossing Joppa Road along the way. We are two blocks south of Joppa Road.
From Baltimore
Use Northern Parkway or Taylor Avenue to get to Loch Raven Boulevard. Head north on Loch Raven Boulevard. We are approximately 2 blocks north of Putty Hill Avenue.
God has created us and given us new life in Christ, and the Gospel has called us to lead the congregation and community to experience God's love through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
THEREFORE: We, the members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, are moved by the power of the Holy Spirit through the Gospel. We will use our God-given gifts to build each other up in God's Spirit and reach out to our community with love and grace of Christ through Word and deed.
TO DO THIS WE WILL:
WITNESS to the congregation and the community through service, prayer and personal sharing of God's love;
CELEBRATE by providing an environment in our congregation in which to praise God's love through Word, forgiveness, deed, and sacrament and, as part of this spiritual growth, reach out to the community;
NURTURE everyone through a caring, loving, supportive environment in which to study the Word and apply the Gospel to people's needs;
SERVE others with our God-given gifts, motivated by the Spirit to fulfill God's purpose;
Help others realize that their spiritual and material gifts come from God and can be used to enrich our church and community through STEWARDSHIP;
Involve every member in the loving, caring community of Christ, using Bible study and congregational activities to promote spiritual growth through FELLOWSHIP.
