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Monthly Newslettel" of Cross Ev. Lutheran Church 
	April 2011 	Volume II, Issue 4 
Easter is All About You! 
"Because I live, you also will live. " 
John 14:19 
"Happy Holidays!" Sound out of place in April? It doesn't 
have to. This month marks arguably the most important 
holiday of the year ... Easter. Why? Because Easter is ALL 
ABOUT YOU! But isn't Easter about Jesus? Yes, Easter is 
not so much about colored eggs, candy baskets and bunny 
rabbits. It is about Jesus. But Easter is also about YOU! 
At Easter we celebrate that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. 
This miraculous event is certainly reason for celebration, 
especially since Jesus had to suffer so much and have his life 
cut so short. But Easter is much more than that. Knowing the significance of Easter is a matter of life and death! 
You see, Jesus could have chosen not to die. He had the power to stop his murderers. He had the power to walk 
away from his cross and from all who cried out "Crucify him!" He had the power to leave this earth and go back 
up to heaven where he came from. But Jesus willingly chose to live as one of us, but he never sinned, not even 
once. He was determined to suffer and to die. Why would anyone leave the eternal bliss of heaven for that? 
Because Easter is all about you! 
He looked down from heaven, saw sinful mankind, and chose to love us anyway. We have not loved God 
perfectly with our whole heart and soul, mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbor perfectly as 
ourselves. For that, God should have made us pay with our lives for our sins against him. Instead, he sent his 
sinless Son who took our sins on himself; Jesus suffered and died in our place. 
Here's the best part: he rose from the dead! And because he conquered death, Jesus promises that we too shall 
conquer death! Yes, we will still have to endure the physical experience of death. But just like Jesus, our Savior, 
we too will rise from the dead, and through faith in him, join him in heaven. 
That's how Easter is all about you. Jesus said, "Because I live, you also will live." Trusting in him as your 
Savior from sin, he assures you that you will rise from the dead and live forever. Come celebrate the Lord's 
resurrection at Cross on April 24 at 7:00 am or 10:00 am. 

PEOPLE 
TOJEPASSION 
4/6/11 - Midweek 5 
Theme: Nicodemus - The Silent Believer (John 3: 1 ,2; 
7:50,51; 19:39) Pastor Stephen Smith 
Music - Handbells 
Serving Supper - Youth Under Christ 
4/13/11 - Midweek 6 
Theme: Peter - A Born Leader (Luke 22:31,32,61,62; 
John 21 : 1 7) Pastor Paul Marggraf 
Music - Ladies Choir 
Serving Supper - Church Council 
Lord's Supper - Part 3 
With Reverent Joy 
What does it mean when a reviewer describes a 
book or movie as irreverent? Usually it's meant as a 
compliment. We think it's great entertainment when 
someone pokes fun at what many consider to be serious. 
We're suspicious of authority and rules. We love to 
mock serious things. Even death, marriage, and love get 
their shares of irreverent laughter. 
If that's true, then bur attitudes may need - -- 
adjusting before we approach the Lord's Table. 
Everything surrounding the Lord's Supper tells us that it 
is an awesome mystery that demands our deepest 
reverence. This Supper isn't just a church rite or custom. 
It was instituted by the Lord Jesus himself. The honor 
and respect we give to the Lord extends to this special 
Supper. Luther said that it was rightly called the Lord's 
Supper, not the Christian's Supper. It isn't our property; 
it's the Lord's. Therefore, we hold it in the highest 
regard, as we do him. Because it is the Lord's, we 
carefully administer it according to his wishes. 
Besides that, it was instituted on the night Jesus was 
betrayed. He was about to experience the agony of 
crucifixion, separation from God, and damnation-all so 
that we would never need to experience those things 
ourselves. Fully conscious of what the next 24 hours 
would bring him, Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper as 
his "last will and testament" for his disciples. Ever since, 
we as disciples of Jesus have celebrated the Supper with 
an attitude of sober reflection in our hearts. 
Most of all, it's the gifts given to us in the 
Supper that call for solemn awe. Here we receive not just 
a message about the Lord Jesus but the Lord Jesus 
himself. Here we receive his true body and blood "in, 
with, and under" the bread and wine. Above all, here we 
receive God's full and free forgiveness for all our sins. 
So we come, mindful of our sins, of the price paid to 
redeem us from them, and of the amazing depth of our 

Savior's love for us. We gratefully receive the gift of 
forgiveness withjoy. But it's ajoy mixed with solemn 
awe and touched with the deepest reverence. 
Our joy is the reason that, at the beginning of 
our celebration of the Lord's Supper, the pastor invites 
us, "Lift up your hearts." And we do. "We lift them up 
to the Lord." 
Then we receive the Lord's body and blood with 
joy-in many of our churches, on our knees. 
NEWS AROUND THE 
CONGREGATION 
Evangelism: We will be having our annual Easter For 
Kids event on Saturday, April 16, 12:00 pm - 3:00 
ill!!:.. This is for all kids, preschool through 5th grade. 
There will be games, crafts, refreshments, a movie and 
an Easter egg hunt. Be sure to sign up your children, 
along with relative's and neighbor's kids. This is a 
good chance to invite the un-churched! 
Holy Communion in April During the month of April, 
the schedule for Holy Communion will be adjusted 
because of Lent & Holy Week. We will celebrate the 
Lord's Supper on Sunday, April 3; on Maundy 
Thursday, April 21 and in the 1 :00 pm service on Good 
Friday, April 22. 
MEN'S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY The April 
edition ofthe MBBS will he on Saturday.April 30 at _ 
9:00 am. The breakfast menu will include French Toast. 
We continue our study of Revelation. All men of the 
congregation are invited to attend. A sign-up sheet will 
be posted. 
CONFIRMATION 
Youth Confirmation for 2011 will take place on 
Sunday, May 1 in the 9:00 am service. The public 
Examination of the confirmation Class will be on the 
Wednesday before confirmation, April2ih at 7:00 pm. 
All of the congregation is urged to be present and 
celebrate this important step in the spiritual life and 
growth of these young Christians. 
The members ofthis year's class are Austin 
Koehler and John Rodewald. 
Youtb Z4lJde~ Cb~ist 
YUC will be serving the April 6 Lent Supper, 
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. The menu will be Spaghetti & meat 
sauce, salad, and garlic bread. Kids, get to church by 
4:30 pm. 
We will also have a meet on April 10, possibly 
to go bowling. Watch bulletin and check with Marty or 
pastor. 

NEWS FROM WEST LUTHERAN 
HIGH SCHOOL 
Spring Play: This year's spring drama is "The Giver" 
based on the book by Lois Lowry. The drama depicts a 
perfect world where everything is under control and safe 
-- there is no war or fear of pain. There are also no 
choices. What will happen when a 12-year old boy 
discovers the truth about his society? Show dates: April 
15th & 16th at 7pm; April 17th at 2pm. Tickets - $5 - 
adults; $3 students and seniors; Age 5 and under are 
free. 
The Annual West Lutheran Garage/Bake Sale is 
scheduled for May 6 & 7. Can you help? We are 
looking for volunteers to help sort, price, supervise, and 
sell items at the sale. If you can help the week of May 2 
- 6, anytime between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm, please 
notify the Development Office by calling the school at 
(763) 509-9378 or e-mail plindgren@wlhs.net.Those 
wishing to donate items may drop off usable, clean items 
	at the school gym May 3-6. Baked 	goods may be 
brought in May 6 & 7. Supplementary funds will be 
provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. 
ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH @ 
MONTICELLO WILD GAME FEED will take 
place April 9th at 5:00 PM. Our guest presenter 
will be from the National Eagle Center. The 
proceeds from the meal will be used for our 100th 
Anniversary fund. Everyone is invited to join us, it 
is a family fun event with gifts and activities for the 
kids. 
BOWLING FOR THE CHURCH 
Huikko's Bowling & Entertainment Center in 
Buffalo is introducing a new event for the months of 
March and April. Sunday evenings, 5:-11pm, will be 
"Church Night". For anyone who bowls for any 2-hour 
$11 unlimited bowling time frame, Huikko's will give 
$3 back to the church they attend. All you have to do is 
mention which church you attend when paying. At the 
end of the month, Huikko's will total up the number of 
people who bowled and will send a check to the church. 
I t is recommended that you call ahead for reservations 
(763-682-4180). It's an opportunity to have some fun, 
get a little exercise and help make a donation to the 
church. 
Camp Croix 
The 2011 Camp Croix staff and camper forms are 
located at www.campcroix.org Connect with Camp 
Croix on Facebook@ www.facebook.com/campcroix

You Are Invited to a 
Concert in praise to the Lord 
for the 
"Heart of a Child" 

Guest soloist "Susan Ann" 
Susan Ann CD's will be available & a free will offering taken 
Salem Lutheran Church 
9655 Pioneer Trail, Greenfield, MN 
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 PM 
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND 
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: 
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS 
REQUESTED 
Martin Luther College is seeking to hire a full 
time director of human resources and institutional 
effectiveness. The director of human resources and 
institutional effectiveness supervises hiring practices, 
personnel functions, workplace environment and 
employee benefits on behalf of the college. The director 
also works collaboratively with administrators of all 
departments, offices and programs of the college to 
provide data-driven decision-making and process 
improvement planning. 
For a detailed position description visit the 
college website at www.mlc-wels.edu . 
Nominations and applications will be accepted 
until the position is filled. Please email your nomination 
or resume to Diane Brutlag, MLC Human Resources 
Officer, at brutladl@mlc-wels.edu . Nominations 
should include the name of individual, contact 
information, and qualifications. 

Directions to Salem Lutheran Church, 9640 Pioneer Trail, Greenfield: 
2 miles south of Hanover on County Road 123 (Pioneer Trail). 
www.salemwels.org
763-498-7281 

8410 W. Cleveland Avenue, # 104 
West Allis, WI 53227-2742 

(414) 321-6212 

Fax: (414) 321-6258 

E-mail: centraloffice@lwms.org 
Web site: www.lwms.org 
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The Lutheran Women's Missionary Society (LWMS) is made up of 
mission-minded women of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 
(WELS) as well as women belonging to congregations that share 
fellowship with WELS. 

LWMS was formed in 1964 and today counts approximately 900 
member congregations organized into 60 circuits across the United 
States, Canada, and the West Indies. Every woman in a member 
congregation is by virtue of her church membership a member of 
LWMS. 
We encourage women to learn about and pray for our mission 
efforts in North America and around the world and to support those 
missions with their offerings as we share the privilege and 
responsibilities of the work our Lord has called us to do. 

The work of LWMS is urgent. Though we may have the knowledge 
and comfort of Jesus' gift of salvation, millions of souls do not and are 
in despair. Every day we have the opportunity to give people the 
greatest gift, the gift of their Savior. As the apostle Paul wrote in his 
letter to the early Roman church, II How, then, can they call on the one 
they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of 
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone 
preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As 
it is written/How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good 
news!" 

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now you have an opportunity to hear him in person, 
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Por la fe que se guardan! 
By Faith you are saved! 
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at Salem Lutheran Church, 9640 Pioneer Trail, Loretto' 

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TENTATIVE AGENDA 
	12-I p.m 	• RegistrationILunch 
	r-njo p.m. 	• DevotionlBible Study 
	r:30-2:30 p.m. 	• Mission Presentation by 
Rodrigo Concha 
	2:30-2:45 p.m. 	• Break 
	2:45 p.m 	• Business Meetingl 
Closing Devotions 

This event is being 
sponsored by the 
Hannah Circuit 
of the 
Lutheran Women's 
Missionary Society 
	
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