***Connnecting in Christ within Holy Cross**
2012 is an election year at Holy Cross. On May 6, we will be having a Voter's Assembly to elect new leadership for the 2012-2014 term. The nominations have been posted on the kiosk in the Narthex. Positions that are still open are Director of the Congregation Life Board, Stewardship Coordinator, Director of the Youth Board, Communication and Chaperone Coordinators on the Youth Board. Please prayerfully consider serving on a board or committee. For more information, please contact any of the members of the nominating committee: Stacy Johnson, Anna Urness, Maureen Gunderson, Rich Brisbin and Hank Noordzy.
A Note from the Property and Operations Board ~ Help keep our church in good condition! If you notice something that need repair, adjustment, cleaning or improvement, please contact Jessica in the church office at 722-0132 or email office.holycrossduluth@gmail.com and she will forward to the Board.
The Holy Cross Crusaders Relay for Life team has been getting information on the Relay for Life Walk coming up on July 27 at Bayfront Festival Park. We are currently looking for more members from our congregation to join us for this fundraising event to help support patients and families affected by cancer. Erin Fontaine has graciously given her time as our team leader for the past few years, but due to other commitments, won’t be able to attend the monthly Monday team meetings this year. If you can help us, we really would appreciate your support. If you have team leader questions, please call Erin. Or, if you are interested in helping with team fundraising events, please call Linda White or Erin Cox. Looking forward to your help!
Choir Director Needed!!! Because our wonderfully talented choir director, Nate, is going off to college in the fall, we are in need a of new choir director. Duties include rehearsing for one hour on Wednesdays and directing for special music every Sunday between Labor Day and Memorial Day. The piano accompanist, Julie, is also available to help select music. There is a budget for music and an hourly pay for working. Please contact Jessica in the office if you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested.
Vacation Bible School 2012!! Daniel was way more than the guy who survived a den of hungry lions! Travel back to Babylon and join Daniel--torn from his home and forced into the king's service. Imagine the pressure of learning a new language and culture…and the shock of discovering your best friends have been tossed into a fiery furnace. Explore exotic sights and smells in a Babylonian bazaar! Kids and adults will find that they're not much different from Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture. Mark your calendars now for August 6-10 and watch for more information in the May newsletter.