CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL
200 Ruppert St               Pigeon, Michigan  48755
 Bringing people to Christ.
Teaching Christians to be disciples.
Sending disciples to reach the world.

CROSS BUILDING FUND - Contributions to the Building Fund are appreciated, as we need funds for our upcoming payments. Please consider a Building Fund contribution. Thank you in advance.

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MAILBOXES - Please check your mailboxes and take your mail, envelopes, and yearly statements!

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SECURITY PROCEDURES - Beginning August 21, 2023, all doors to the church and school will be kept locked during regular school and daycare hours. This is common practice for both public and parochial schools in our area and will provide an extra measure of safety for our students. The church council has approved the
following:

• All church visitors should use the Office Entrance during normal office hours. If possible, please call ahead to let the office know you will be coming.

• Upon arrival, press the doorbell by the office entrance doors. You may be asked to give your name and reason for the visit. The door will then be unlocked for you to enter.

• Upon entering the building, visitors must sign in at the office. They will need to sign out when they leave.

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PHONE BLAST - Please stop by the church office to fill out a one-call form if you are not receiving "phone blast" calls for updates on activities, event reminders, and cancellation notifications. This is a wonderful way for important church and school communications to reach more members and friends. You are provided an option at the end of the "phone blast" message to opt out at any time.

 

REGISTRATION - If you know of any family that is interested in a solid Christian Education for their child/children, please ask them to consider Cross Lutheran School. They can contact the office for more information or to register.

 

* * FAMILY FRIENDLY ZONE - Families with small children need easy access to the exits. We would like to keep the last two rows of pews in the church available for them. Please keep this in mind when selecting your seating.

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LIFT HIGH THE CROSS GARDEN - We are offering the opportunity to purchase a brick for the garden.  You may purchase a brick for $70 for yourself or a family member. Contact June Sturm for more information at 989-453-2575.

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​COMMUNION SERVICES - will be scheduled for the first Sunday of each month and on Festival days.

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REMINDER - Please remember to fill out a communion card when attending communion. This is the only way we have to keep our records accurate and up-to-date. Thank-you.

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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project wraps up this week with packing set for next Sunday, 11/9, right after the service. Please make your final purchases this Week and get your gifts to the church and put them in the collection tubs in the entrances by Thursday. We are still hoping for more toys for the boxes! There will be a special coffee hour after the packing in the gym, and the $ collection there will be used to help pay for the $10 shipping and educational fee for each box. Wear your comfy shoes and plan to help us pack up our boxes next Sunday! Many people are blessed every year by helping with this project! - Mission/ Outreach

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Attention All Preschool-High School Youth! The Give Thanks Party Will be held on Wednesday, November 12, beginning at 4:30 p.m. JH/HS youth will assist in hosting this for our friends in PS-5th grade. Plan to meet in the church for our opening and then proceed to the gym for our activities. Donations of handheld snacks such as cookies, bars, cheese, crackers, fruit, or veggies will be welcome! Please contact Gwynne Barry (989-551-2452) with your RSVP or willingness to donate a snack by Monday, November 10.

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Pigeon Food Pantry Collection - Let's help stock the shelves of the Pigeon Food Pantry. Cross Lutheran Church will be collecting items from now until November 16th to help our local people. All groceries are greatly appreciated; however, a few popular items are cereal and cans of Spaghetti O’s, chili, and beef stew. Also needed are detergent, toilet paper, and personal hygiene products. If you wish to give a monetary donation, a check can be made out to the Pigeon Food Pantry and placed in the Mission Outreach mailbox. Grocery items can be placed in the totes located in the church entrance. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated! -The Ministry of Mission Outreach.

 

Exciting News! Our brand new online apparel store is officially open! Flyers in the overflow, or contact the front desk. Show your spirit in style with a wide selection of shirts, hoodies, hats, and more - all created locally for you at Minted of Bad Axe. Purchase as many items as you want without any order deadlines or shipping costs.
Pick your order up right at their store!​

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IT’S TIME for Sunday School! All students ages 3 through 6th grade will meet in the gym for opening and then proceed with their lessons. TEACHERS are needed. Please join this ministry of sharing God’s Word with our children. The sign-up sheet and SS lessons are located at the table by the Pastor’s office. The lessons are titled by date and age group. Thank you!

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Cross Lutheran Disaster Quilters have shipped 42 quilts and blankets recently. We have now shipped a total of 235 quilts and blankets, plus layettes and Bibles, since January. They were shipped to the National NALC Disaster
Warehouse in Caldwell, OH. From there, they are distributed across the United States wherever they are needed. Thrivent pays for much of the shipping, but because of your generosity, we can ship, buy batting, and other items as needed. Thank you, and God Bless.

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ORGAN FUNDRAISING - Worship and Music Ministry is looking for 4 congregation members to serve on the Pipe Organ Fundraising Committee. This committee will be examining the condition of the organ, deciding on options for repair or enhancement, and making recommendations to the council for action. If you are interested, see John Trowbridge, Chairman.​

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​​​SCHOLARSHIP FUND - We are blessed to have a school where children can grow both academically and spiritually. Our scholarship fund, which provides tuition and lunch assistance to families in need, is running low. If you feel led, we ask you to consider donating to this important fund. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference in the life of a student and helps us continue offering a Christian education.

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NEW MEMBERS - Cross would like to offer New Member Classes to anyone interested in joining Cross Lutheran Church. If you or anyone you know is interested in taking classes to become a member, please contact John Smith at 989-550-3085.

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NOTICE - In the absence of a pastor, these people can be contacted:

Gwynne Barry - 989-551-2452 gwynnebany@gmail.com

Phil Schadd - 989-553-6150 pschadd@gmail.com
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