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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DISASTER QUILTERS - On 10/30/24 we shipped 55 quilts & blankets, 6 Bibles, stuffies, and 8 layettes plus 2 sets of towels. To date, from January 15, we have shipped 353 quilts & blankets and 45 layettes. We’d like to thank all of you who make it possible for our church to do this mission Work here in the U.S. Some people tie quilts, make tops at home, search for backs, make sure the batting we need is ordered, donate material and get Thrivent cards for shipping. Unfortunately, the costs of batting and shipping have gone up. Batting is purchased 3 times a year and costs about $300 per order. It costs $250 per shipment 4 times a year. If you’d like to help our group continue this work and would like to donate, just write “Quilters” on your Benevolence envelope and put it in the collection plate.

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EUCHRE EVENT - Today, Sunday, January 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

HELP NEEDED - We will be taking down the church decorations on Friday, January 10th from 1:00 p.m. until done. All Cross members are invited to lend a helping hand!

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ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS: We are nearing the end of the fiscal year, which means reports need to be complied for the Annual Report. All accounting books will need to be into the office by noon on Monday, 1/6/25 for the audit committee to review. Audit Committee to meet the week of 1/6/25 to audit books. Accounting books can be picked up from office the week of 1/13/25. All written reports will need to be into the office no later than Monday, 1/20/25 for inclusion in the annual report to the congregation. Those reports will be available in print (overflow area) by Sunday, 1/26/25 or in the church office during regular office hours. The annual meeting will be held on Sunday, 2/9/25 following the church service.

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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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CEA WINTER DINNER AUCTION - is February 8th. Tickets for the CEA Winter Dinner Auction benefiting Cross Lutheran School will be available for purchase by cash or check on Sunday December 22nd after the church service. The event will be held at the Pigeon Event Center on the evening of February 8th. The ticket cost is $50 and includes dinner, drinks, and live/silent auctions.

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

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