NEWS & EVENTS
What’s Happening at PCOC
Worship, music, fellowship, education, and mission are filling the halls at Church of the Cross! Keep reading to learn about our news and events. Be sure to sign up for our education and activity programs. As you will read, church life is picking up. We’re excited for a full calendar of activities.
Worship Schedule
We are on our fall/winter/spring schedule.
- Worship is held on Sundays at 9:00 in the Sanctuary and 11:10 in the Sanctuary and on livestream
- Sunday School is at 10:00 a.m.
- Church office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.
We will livestream the 11:10 service each week. A recording is available after the service is over. Services are available for a full year, so please explore our sermon library for all available sermons and services.
Church Calendar
The church is active every day of the week!
Power of Prayer
Submit a prayer request to our church’s prayer team using our new online form. Prayer requests are confidential and shared only with members of the prayer team.
Cross Care Connections Support
The last several years during the pandemic have been challenging on both our physical well-being and our spiritual lives. Sometimes, we just need a friend or companion to walk with us. Church of the Cross has a wonderful care giving team known as Cross Care Connections. Learn more about this program and how our deeply caring providers can assist you.
Cornerstone will resume January 15.
- Bible Study for children in Preschool – 7th Grade and two classes for adults
- Confirmation Class for 8th Graders.
- Choir for children in 1st Grade – 7th Grade and Adults
- Dinner for all
Winter Classes
- Theologians, Philosophers, Composers, and the Persuit of Beauty
- More Than Words – 10 Values for the Modern Family
- Blessed Are You, The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life
Lenten Study
March 9 – April 13, 2025
Sign Up Online by February 15 – choose your class time when you register.
- Sundays at 10 a.m.
- Sundays at 10 a.m. (geared for choir members)
- Sundays at 5 p.m. – at Paul and Kathy Nickel’s home
- Mondays at 1:30 p.m
- Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on Zoom
Tuesday Bible Studies
Join us on Tuesdays this winter starting January 14 as we study Paul’s New Testament letter to the church in Rome. Both groups will look at the same passage each week. We’ll read these and discuss how these themes still apply to our lives today. Newcomers are always welcome; just bring your favorite Bible and join us in the classroom in the Welcome Center!
- Men’s Bible Study from 7:00-8:00 a.m. in the Courtyard Room (Note this is a men’s study only. If you are interested in a women’s only Bible study, check out the Presbyterian Women’s Morning Circle).
- Afternoon Bible Study from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Courtyard Room and on Zoom
PCOC Updates for The Week
Joys and Concerns
The flowers in the chancel this Sunday are given by Charlotte Hubbard in honor of parents. There is also one red rose bud in honor of Verta and Gene Pugh’s 70th wedding anniversary.
PCOC Birthdays for This Month
Each month, we list upcoming birthdays, so you can extend your good wishes to one another. You can find member contact information in the online directory
2/1 – Bidong Tot, Kaiden Kort
2/2 – Bernice Hall, Kathryn Lewis, Arlin Kiel, Kevin Wetuski, Shirley Payne
2/3 – Nancy Hamil
2/5 – Michaela Kalkwarf, Brady Luke, Amelia Vint, Augustus Vint
2/6 – William Harrison
2/7 – Holli Wright
2/8 – Rodney Whorlow
2/10 – Judy Bruce, Jackson Cunningham
2/11 – Belinda Greiner, Sarah Mooney
2/12 – Haley Allen-Mendick, Keith Engelmann, Jackson Kussman, Annie Bougger, Elizabeth Murray
2/13 – Peggy Johnson, Lauren Ballou, Noah McClain
2/15 – Richard Bowen, Stan Hale, Doug Rathman, Gayle Hoybook
2/16 – Art Morse, Bridget Buda, Anthony Billings
2/17 – Jim Spielman
2/19 – Ardell Penney, Michelle Kwaw
2/20 – Bob Reid, Tyler Falcone, Kiana Sekle, Eric Haas
2/21 – Jenna Cunningham
2/22 – Bev Koch, Sally Hanley
2/23 – Mark Spielman, Dodie Bellus
2/24 – Dennis Kaiser
2/25 – Steven Schmidt, Brenda Graumann, Raelynne Hale
2/26 – Michelle Boesen, Heather Obregon
2/27 – Tim Jerry
2/28 – Sarah Frederickson, Linda Matson
Best wishes from your church!
Senior High Fellowship will be having their SHF Olympics.
Junior High Fellowship will be having their Lock-in on Friday, February 21.
Ryan & Ryan Will Provide an
Entertaining April Vesper Concert
Join us on Thursday, April 3, at 7:00 p.m. for Ryan & Ryan on duo pianos. Ryan & Ryan is a dynamic father-son piano duo that draws upon classic and contemporary music to create enthralling concert experiences. From Rachmaninoff to Gershwin to Billy Joel, Donald and Barron Ryan combine their talents to create a dazzling blend of old and new schools.
A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Donald came to the United States to study music, earning degrees from Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa. He is well known as a master of diverse styles—evidenced by a diploma from the 9th International Chopin Competition as well as his induction into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame. Donald has also earned the distinction of being among the most accomplished pianists in the world as a Steinway Artist.
Given his father’s profession, Barron’s choice of playing the piano is no surprise, and he has been no stranger to the stage since the age of four. He distinguished himself in piano studies at the University of Oklahoma and has been a featured soloist across the United States and internationally. Barron is also an experienced composer, and in 2021, was named one of “Ten Innovators To Watch” by Smithsonian Magazine.
As a performing team, Donald and Barron amaze audiences with their skill, expressiveness, and love of making music. Their experience in classical, jazz, ragtime, and funk allows them to create exciting new music and give fresh interpretations of old. Audiences everywhere have been thrilled by their renditions of selections from Grusin’s The Firm soundtrack and Rachmaninoff’s Second Suite for Two Pianos. Their performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue has always earned a standing ovation.
As you may recall, Barron Ryan graced our stage two years ago in 2023 (“Classic Meets Cool”). Ryan & Ryan will present a program titled “Kickin’ the Clouds Away,” where you will delight in a mix of classical crossover, jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues.
As always, this Vesper Concert is free for all to attend. Please visit vesperconcerts.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
@pcoc.us.
Heartland Hope Mission March 1
Please consider volunteering on the first Saturday of each month to work at the HHM West pantry at 15555 Industrial Road from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Several members of our church will be there with you and it is a great way to meet the staff, other volunteers and help local clients for a short period of time on one Saturday each month. Please contact John Bennett if interested in volunteering at (402) 618-6991 or mljbennett85@gmail.com. Thank you for continuing to support Heartland Hope Mission.
Ash Wednesday — March 5
You’re invited to a meaningful service with the imposition of ashes. The service will begin in the Sanctuary at 6:45 p.m. following Cornerstone dinner. The service will be livestreamed also.
Triennium 2025 – As If We Were
Dreaming – RSVP Now
The nationwide gathering of high school youth that meets every three years has been on hold since the pandemic. I’m happy to report that it’s back! Teens from all over the country will meet in Louisville, Kentucky the last week of July where they will worship, learn, fellowship, and play as a hopeful and joyful community of faith at the 2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium. The experience will be one of those life-shaping faith-forming events that they will never forget!
Parents, a $100 deposit is required to reserve your youth’s spot for Triennium.
Please submit payment to Heather before Christmas.
If you need financial assistance, please let Heather know.
Children and Youth Ministry Volunteers Needed
If you love working with children and building relationships with youth, this is the job for you! Contact Heather for ways you can make a difference in the lives of our children and youth.
Presbyterian Women March 6
Join the Presbyterian Women’s Circle on Thursday, March 6 at 9:30 am in the Courtyard Room. Carol Sorensen will continue our Bible study from Growing Older & Wiser by Dale & Sandy Larsen. This month’s topic “They Don’t Always Listen” from 1 Kings 12:1-20. All church women are invited to join us. Please contact Cindy Nisley at 402-850-0889 with any questions.
Tuesday Bible Studies
Our Tuesday gatherings continue to study the Old Testament book of Joshua. Newcomers are always welcome; just bring your favorite Bible and join us in the classroom in the Welcome Center at 7:00 a.m. (men’s only) or 1:00 p.m. (everyone).
Stay Active with Tai Chi and Music & Movement
Tai Chi meets at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. No class on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day. Drop in anytime if you’d like to attend a class. Questions? Contact Paula Allen.
Music and Movement exercise classes meet 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Monday and Thursday to encourage and support each other while staying active and healthy. New people are welcome to join our Music and Movement ensemble any time! This group will take a holiday break from Dec. 18 through January 1, resuming on January 4. Questions? Contact Betty Baddley.
Summer Fun for Children and Youth
Registration for summer camps and activities in our community has begun, and we don’t want you to miss out on our activities here at Church of the Cross.
Put these dates on your calendar now:
Senior High Mission Trip – June 1 – 7
Junior High Mission Trip – June 27 – 29
Vacation Bible School – July 15 – 17, 9 a.m. to Noon
Senior High Youth Triennium – July 28 – 31
Art & Music Camp – August 5 – 8, 9 – 3 p.m.
Registration information to come!
Active Minds in February
Active Minds will be adding Pinochle to our games in February. Newcomers and friends are always welcome. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:00 in the lower level Great Room. We have very patient teachers available every week! Please join us as your schedule allows. You are welcome to join us after Bible Study. Contact Person, Earlene Uhrig, 402-650-5077
March 9 is a Caring & Sharing Day!
Stop by Don & Millie’s at 108th & Center to grab lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. Tell them you’re with PCOC, and 20% of your bill comes back to us to support next year’s JHF Mission Trip.
Bible Explorers Sunday
School Classes
Our Sunday School for children in kindergarten through 5th grade is called Bible Explorers. They use the curriculum, Deep Blue – A Weekly Adventure Through the Bible. The children enjoy rotating through different workshops, like Art, Games, Science, Cooking, Drama, Spiritual Practices, and Mission, learning about the same Bible story in many ways.
Our first unit was Abraham and Sarah, where we learned that God promises to be with us. Our current unit, Moses and His Sister, reminds us that we are all a part of God’s family. The last unit of the year is Celebrate the Birth of Jesus, where we will celebrate the birth of God’s only son.
Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. We meet in the Gathering Space for a short introductory activity with Sue Thomas, and then we split up into our groups and attend class. Class ends at 10:50 a.m. and parents can pick up their children in the Gathering Space. We would love to see your children on Sunday mornings! If you have any questions, please contact Heather.
Gifts and Memorials
Presbyterian Church of the Cross is fortunate to have a long-standing and functional Gift & Memorial program that allows for memorial funds or individual gifts to be designated for specific items, portions of items, or ‘Ongoing Giving Opportunities’ from the Session approved “Gift and Memorial Items List.” The items or missions selected are then recognized in worship, the bulletin, and the Memorial Book, where records have been kept since 1957. Please see this May 28 bulletin for memorial designations and gifts that occurred during the past year. These selections are all appreciated, and each will enhance the life of our congregation in a special way.
Friday Night Gourmets on March 14
Our next Friday Night Gourmet Dinner will be held on March 14 at Cascio’s. Drinks will begin at 6:30 with dinner to follow at 7:00. All are welcome to join us for an early St. Patrick’s celebration. Please sign up at the Information desk. We will order off the menu with separate checks provided. Co-hosts are Irene and Bob Astleford, Jr.
GALS on February 22
Join GALS as we take a guided 1 hour tour of the Joslyn Museum from 10:30 – 12:30. It will be a morning of fellowship, beauty, and learning. We will meet inside the main entrance of the museum, with the guided tour starting at 11:00. Following the tour, you are free to enjoy lunch at the onsite café, visit other museum exhibits, or proceed with your other Saturday Events. There is no cost for the tour, but the museum accepts donations, if you so choose. Any Questions? Contact Anne Wattles or Staci Voss.
Sign up Here
The Calvin Crest Experience
Most of you are familiar with the little gem we call Calvin Crest just down the road in Fremont. Calvin Crest offers opportunities for fun, community, adventure, and growth during the summer through their summer camp experience. Calvin Crest is purposely low-tech, which means that they focus on building relationships without the big toys and high adventure that other camps offer. Campers spend their days in Bible Study, games, activities, and recreation that builds each other up and makes those meaningful connections between campers and staff.
Summer camp registration is now open, so go online and sign up now: www.calvincrest.org
If finances are preventing your child from attending, PCOC offers scholarships to Calvin Crest, and Calvin Crest has a fund to offer need-based financial aid as well. Contact Heather for more information.
Camp Scholarships
Our Scholarships are available for children and youth that attend Camp Calvin Crest. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out the form located on our church website before paying for camp. Also let Calvin Crest know that you have applied for a camp scholarship. Calvin Crest will contact Heather to verify the scholarship amount. The CE Committee determines the amount and frequency of scholarships per camper.
Heather will notify parents of the amount of the awarded scholarship. PCOC will send payment directly to Calvin Crest. The scholarship amount will be deducted from the total cost of the camp. Parents are responsible for paying the remaining balance.
Dinner Servers Needed on March 9
Did you know that Siena Francis House provides nearly 400,000 meals each year? PCOC serves meals on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Our serving time is 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. We need 4 to 6 volunteers.
On the Sunday serving date, please sign in when you arrive for your signing shift. If you have questions, call or email Keith Allen.
Sometimes we run short on needed volunteers for our serving dates. If you are willing to be contacted by Keith Allen (Coordinator) when we need volunteers, please add your name to our list.
PCOC Library Spotlight
In 2025 so far, we have added 18 additional books to the library. We would like to highlight a few of these and invite you to stop by the library and “check them out”.
STRANGER IN THE LIFEBOAT by Mitch Albom “In Mitch Albom’s profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be “the Lord.” And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.” – Amazon 75% five-star rating
THE OMAHA STREET SCHOOL by John R. Parsons Why would a successful, young Denver lawyer move to Omaha and create a school for at-risk teens? The story behind the birth of Omaha Street School, one of PCOC’s mission partners.
OUR HIDDEN CONVERSATIONS by Michele Norris “In just six words, describe your feelings about racism.” A journalist collected thousands of heart-felt responses and turned them into this eye-opening book. Examples: “You’re pretty for a Black Girl” or “Grandma feared Blacks. Grandson IS Black.” or “Pay no attention to my packaging.” – 83% Amazon five-star rating
ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME by Pope Francis God trusts us to care for the wonderful world he has created….and our fellow inhabitants.
BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi Coates “The author’s attempt to answer hard questions about race in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of experiences.” – 76% Amazon five-star rating.
March 16 is Pantry Sunday!
Bring your food and hygiene items to Sunday worship on the 3rd Sunday of the month, or drop them inside the circle drive doors at church anytime. The most needed items are listed below.
Food Items:
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Corn
- Mac & Cheese
- Cereal
- Pasta & Pasta Sauce
Hygiene Items:
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Baby Diapers (all sizes but biggest need is sizes 4-6)
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Baby Wipes
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Full-Size Shampoo and Body Wash
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Toilet Paper
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Toothpaste
PCOC Book Group on March 19
5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
Room 13
PCOC Book Group will meet March 19 in Room 13 from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. to review The Women by Kristin Hannah. All readers are welcome! Questions? Contact Charlotte Hubbard.
Questions? Contact Charlotte Hubbard.
Save the Date for April 8th
“Divisible,” a documentary by Lizzy Barrett
Date: Tues, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music
7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
We have another Agape for All opportunity coming up. Church of the Cross and our Presbytery (PMRV) are co-sponsoring a free screening of this important documentary film, along with some other faiths across Omaha. “Divisible” is a documentary made in Omaha, about Omaha, that explains the history, mechanics, and lasting ramifications of redlining in our city. Redlining is a process that began in the last century to segregate neighborhoods by race. It was outlawed by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, but the practice did not end at that time. In addition to defining where people could live, it also allowed discriminatory lending for home-buying and neighborhood business development. The result is disparity in generational wealth, education, health care, and access to good nutrition in different sectors of our city.
Following the showing of the film we will have a short 30 minute panel discussion with: Dr. Nikitah Imani, Professor, UNO Black Studies Program, Mike Hornacek, President and CEO, Together, Teresa Hunter, Executive Director/CEO, Family Housing Advisory Services
If you’d like to learn more about this award-winning film, please click HERE.
This is a regular meeting night for the PCOC Mission Committee so most of us plan to attend this event in place of our meeting. We hope you will be able to join us for the screening and panel presentation followed by refreshments and some rich conversation.
Register for FREE tickets HERE
AGAPE For All Spring
Speaker Series
It is hard to believe Spring is just around the corner. We are planning two more speakers this spring to continue expanding our knowledge of the various corners of our Omaha Community. Immigration and refugee resettlement is front page news most days. Our church hosted a Syrian family over a year and a half ago and some of our members remain in contact with that family. But only some of us were involved with that family and many of us still don’t fully understand how immigration and refugee resettlement work in our country. We will have one speaker from a formal resettlement agency and another from a smaller, more volunteer-driven organization that serves asylum seekers. We believe it will be another rich opportunity for us all, so bring your questions and imaginations and plan to open your hearts and minds with the rest of us.
Embracing Community Connections
Sunday mornings, in the Welcome Center
April 27th and May 4th, 10:10 -11:00AM.
In the Courtyard Classroom
Please arrive before 10:10
April 27 – Connecting with Omaha Welcomes the Stranger (OWS)
Tom & Margaret Hoarty, founders
Omaha Welcomes the Stranger, formed in 2022, strives to serve migrants fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries by providing safety, hospitality, hope and assistance with establishing new lives in the United States.Increasing numbers of families have been arriving in Omaha who have no friends or relatives in the U.S. OWS provides shelter, food, and healthcare, and facilitates referrals to legal assistance for these asylum seekers. Because these families have no sponsors in other cities, OWS assists with resettling them in permanent housing in Omaha, and supports them monetarily while they await work permits. They initially house them in a shelter that is located on the same campus as the Omaha Street School. The are currently supporting 21 families, 12 in the shelter and 9 in rental housing, totaling 78 people.OWS collaborates with local churches and service providers, as well as many volunteers, in order to fulfill its mission of providing compassionate care to immigrants. Tom and Margaret Hoarty started this organization after volunteering in El Paso, Texas at Annunciation House for a couple of years. This compelled them to begin filling a need in our community and create this new nonprofit organization. We have much to learn from them and may find new opportunities for service.
May 4 – Connecting with the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA), formerly known as the Immigrant Legal Center
Erik Omar, Executive Director of CIRA
CIRA’s history is embedded in the 1997 founding of the Southern Sudan Community Association, which became the Refugee Empowerment Center, and the 1999 establishment of Justice for Our Neighbors, which was later renamed the Immigrant Legal Center. A 2022 merger between the two organizations created a powerful force for empowering immigrants and refugees in our community. As the newly named CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE ADVANCEMENT (CIRA) they now provide legal, resettlement and social services in a growing number of locations spanning from Council Bluffs to Scottsbluff. CIRA now has close to 100 employees in ten locations. Many or most of those employees were refugees themselves, easing the language and cultural challenges faced by new arriving families. They are just completing renovation on their building space at 42nd and Center and will have all Omaha employees under one roof. The building itself, which is wrapped in a beautiful, diverse mural, throws out a brilliant welcome mat before the newcomers even walk in the front door. Erik Omar is an attorney who has served the refugee community for the last ten years, first as a volunteer and ultimately as the leader who took the agencies through this important merger in 2022. He has important information to share with us about the changes underway in our country and within their agency.
Sign Up HERE
Cross Currents Deadline is Friday, March 21
Please send your content for the April 2025 issue to communications@pcoc.us.
Presbyterian Men February 22
On Saturday, February 22 at 9:00 am, PCOC men are invited to attend a continental breakfast and program in the Welcome Center featuring Jim Dingman. He will speak about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), personal experiences and the ways he is giving back. Please sign-up to attend at the Information Desk by Sunday, February 16th. Invite someone to attend with you. Contact Jon Boomgaarden at 402-981-7164 questions.
49ers on March 4
Our program for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 is Joy Battling of Scatter Joy Acres. Joy Bartling is a native of Nebraska and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. She was raised on a dairy farm in Herman, Nebraska. In 2006 Scatter Joy Acres (SJA) was founded by Joy to provide a new home, new life, and new meaning by rescuing abused or neglected animals. In 2022 the ranch was relocated to 15 acres inside the city limits of Omaha. The lunch location is Wheatfields, One Pacific Place, at 11:30 a.m. Every one is welcome, whether or not you are 49, younger or older, come join us! We will order from a special menu. For reservations or questions, please contact Mary Ott, 402-201-4103, or Judy Sundberg, 402-333-6981. We also have a sign-up sheet at the Information Center and you can find out more about Joy on the sign up shee as well.
Vacation Bible School
Road Trip – On the Go with God
Tuesday – Thursday, July 15 – 17
9 a.m. to Noon
4 yrs – 5th Grade (completed)
Join us in a fun-filled adventure on the open road, taking all the kids (Travelers) on thrilling journeys to exciting destinations. Led by the Navigator and an adventurous pup Scout, kids will learn that God is always with them. Through engaging stories from the Navigators’ Guide (the Bible), Travelers will delve into timeless tales of faith from the Old and New Testaments. Get ready for twists, turns, and excitement as they face new challenges and find strength in God’s presence on this unforgettable trip! Register online by May 1.
Adults and teens, we need YOU! We are forming our leadership team now. Contact Heather to serve our children.
Breast Cancer Support Group
For anyone currently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Stay tuned for our next meeting date.
Questions? Contact Karen Morey or Heather Berry.
Using Our New Welcome Center Spaces
With our new Welcome Center finished, we are now actively using the new rooms. You will see these locations mentioned for some of our activities.
- Courtyard Room – This is the new official name for the large classroom in the Welcome Center.
- Hearth Room – This room has a fireplace, couch/chair seating, and a piano.
- Quiet Room – This room is just off the Hearth Room and features rocking chairs. This room is attached to the family restroom.
- Kitchenette – This is the small kitchen area in the Welcome Center.
Ushers Needed
Looking for a way to serve the church? Join an usher team, or sign up to usher on a Sunday that works for you this fall! Questions? Contact Mary Ott or Mary Lynn Bennett.
Greeters Needed
Your smiling face is needed to greet on Sunday mornings. We’ve made it easy to sign up online! Just choose your preferred service and door (north door by Fellowship Hall or south Welcome Center door).
Adult Education in the New Year – Register Online Now
There are opportunities for learning and growing together on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, beginning January 12. Start the year off right by joining one (or more!) of these groups:
Theologians, Composers, Spirituality and Icons of Sacred Music – Part Two led by Cindy Sloan on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Ten Values for the Modern Family (a parenting class) led by Josh and Emily Murray on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Tuesday Bible Study led by Pastor Marshall on Tuesdays at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cornerstone Adult Ed Class led by Kirk Ryckman on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Agape for All opportunities offered on various days and at various times
Register Here
Home-Delivered Meal Volunteers
– a message from Deacon, Kathy Moore –
One of the many caring ministries at Church of the Cross is the Deacons’ Home Delivered Meals program. We try to provide a meal or two to church members who have been hospitalized, are facing a surgery, had an accident, or have lost a family member. This is a small token of our care and concern, and many have expressed how much this meant to them during what was otherwise a very challenging time.
When one of our ministers or I learn of a household in need, I send out a group email to our Home Meal List and ask for volunteers to take a meal, indicating approximately when the meal would be helpful. I provide the number of people in the household and any dietary restrictions and preferences that I can. There is often somewhat short notice of this need, and we may be soliciting a meal to be provided within the next few days or weeks. On average we deliver 6 – 10 meals per month and have almost 40 volunteers on the list so you don’t have to provide a meal very often.
If you like to cook and could fix an extra meal or two occasionally, this Home Meal Committee is for you. If you don’t like to cook, you could volunteer to pick up a To-Go meal from a grocery store or restaurant. Either way, if you’d like me to add you to the Home Meal Volunteer List, please sign up at the Information Desk or email Kathy Moore. Feel free to call me with any questions.
Deacons Red Cross Blood Drive on March 2
The Deacons Health and Wellness Committee is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive at PCOC on Sunday, March 2. The drive will be from 9:00 – 2:00 in the PCOC lower level Great Room. Please see Chris Voss or Carla Fritz if you need assistance registering or you may sign up using the Red Cross App or this address – www.redcrossblood.org. All donations come with a $10 gift card and HGB A1C testing. The Hemoglobin (HGB) A1C test is a diagnostic blood test to help diagnose and track Type 2 diabetes (more commonly called adult onset diabetes).
OSS Needs Back-to-School Supplies
Omaha Street School (OSS) has a list of needed supplies available through an Amazon Wish List. You can also make a donation online, so OSS can purchase supplies.
Hear a Minute for Mission at both services on October 23 from Linda Reimer, Executive Director of OSS. Linda will be in Fellowship Hall between services, so please stop by, say hello, and learn more about OSS.
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