Church Council
Speak to any council member to see how you can become a part of the exciting Vision 2022!
VISION 2022
A new exciting chapter of growth in God’s ministry has begun! By the end of 2022, we desire to prayerfully see the following three visions become our reality:
“Welcome like Christ”
We’re a warm and welcoming place for new people and families – both the churched and unchurched.
“Learn from Christ”
We’re people whose identity and purpose are built on the strong foundation of Bible-based learning – for all ages.
“Love with Christ”
We regularly bring the love of Christ beyond the church building to our family, friends, neighbors, communities and beyond.
Contact one of the team captains if you are interested in knowing how you can use your gifts for God’s work.
Team WORD... “People passionate about following God’s Word.” Team captain is Kevin Mossman. kevinmossman@comcast.net
Team WORSHIP... “People excited to be in Christ centered worship.” Team captain is John Mange. jharrybird@gmail.com
Team GENEROSITY... “People generously giving for the growth of God’s Kingdom.” Team captain is Janet Costa. 8jaac@comcast.net
Team GOSPEL... “People willingly going out to share the saving love of Jesus Christ.” Team captain is Rosangela Lantz. rlantz318@gmail.com
RaiseRight Sunday - Place orders this week!
SHOPWITHSCRIP IS NOW RAISERIGHT!
Thank you for your support of the church through this mission!
Submit your payment with a check made out to "Lutheran Church of the Cross." The list of retailers is attached to your weekly email or found at www.scrip.com and the church receives a percentage rebate for every card purchased. Usually the cards are available the next week!
For more information, see the Raiseright page under About Us, or phone the church office at 781-826-5121.
Mainspring Meal
Mainspring Meal
It's our night to prepare and deliver a meal at Father Bill's Mainspring Homeless Shelter in Brockton. Great news that we are now being allowed to help serve again. If you are fully vaccinated and don’t mind wearing a mask and gloves while at the establishment, please join this meaningful mission!
We prepare our "Tator Tot Casserole", and deliver an average of 14 of them! We also deliver salad fixings and dressing and many desserts. Sign up to prepare a meal or help deliver.
For breakfast, they’re in need of continental breakfast items, including: muffins, bagels, bread, pastries, cereal (single serving boxes or packaged in zip lock sandwich bags), donuts, juice, yogurt (single servings), fruit cup, ground coffee. Items can be delivered in bulk, no additional packaging required.
Please have your casserole or other contributions to the church by 2:00 PM Saturday. Thank you!
"KNIT TOGETHER"
"KNIT TOGETHER"
Lucy H and Ana R are offering a crocheting class every first Saturday of the month. (April will be delayed to the second Saturday due to the Marriage Encounter weekend.) The time is also changed in April to 9:00 - 11:00 am for this month! You can learn to crochet and they will be making items that can be donated to others to share the love of Christ.
FAITH FILLED FRIDAY WITH FRIENDS - Postponed!
FAITH FILLED FRIDAY WITH FRIENDS - Postponed!
APOLOGIES THAT THIS FRIDAY’S EVENT had to be cancelled. Ana and Grazy hope to reschedule this month.
Who: Kids in elementary and middle school
When: First Friday of every month
This is a time for friends to get together at church for games, food, and a devotion that speaks to the heart of kids. Family is welcome to come enjoy in the fun. If you would like to be part of the party or help with planning, call Ana or Grazy. Coordinators: Ana R / Grazy F
Monday Night Hoops
Monday Night Hoops
Men are welcome to join in the fun at Cardinal Cushing Gym in Hanover, from 7:00 - 8:30pm!
They’ll meet every Monday night, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23.
Contact Pastor Paul for more information.
Sixth Sunday of Easter - "The Glory Giver"
Information for Sunday, May 22nd:
Sermon title: “The Glory Giver”
Sermon text: John 17: 4
Thought for the week: “A dairymaid can milk cows to the glory of God.” Martin Luther
First reading: 1 Peter 4: 10-16
10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.
Gospel: John 17: 1-8
1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.
Opening Hymn: LSB 506 - Glory Be to God the Father (vv. 1,2,4)
Hymn of the Day: LSB 368 - Angels We Have Heard on High
Communion Hymns: LSB 685 - Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus / LSB 801 - How Great Thou Art
Recessional Hymn: LSB 806 - Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
Confirmation Class
Upcoming Dates for Confirmation ‘22
◆Apr. 21
◆May 5
◆May 19
May 22 - Confirmation Day
Confirmation is a tremendous way for students in Middle School to learn how their faith in Christ makes a difference in their lives. Classes meet from 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM at church. To sign up or for more info, contact Pastor Paul plantz@crosshanover.org
Daily Devotion - "The Faithful Giver"
Lutheran Church of the Cross, Hanover
Thursday, May 19, 2022
“The Faithful Giver”
Devotions from “Our Daily Bread” www.odb.org
Devoções “Pão Diário” em Português https://paodiario.org/
Devotions from “Lutheran Hour Ministries” www.lhm.org/dailydevotion
Ephesians 3: 1-3
1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly.
Colossians 1: 24-26
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, 26 the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.
LCC Weekly Newsletter
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE CROSS NEWSLETTER – May 13, 2022
For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. 2 Corinthians 9: 12
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
The sermon message this week is titled “The Faithful Giver.” Invite a friend to come and enjoy the uplifting lessons from God’s Word. We welcome Kathy Mange as our guest organist.
RAISING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH PEACE AND LOVE
All moms and those who love and care for preschoolers are invited to an afternoon get-together on Sunday, June 12th from 2-4pm at Lutheran Church of the Cross. Come for refreshments, connect with other preschool families and be encouraged! Karen Wilkerson, an experienced preschool teacher and special educator, will share simple tips and strategies to make family life with little kids better than it’s ever been.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING “CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY” SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Get ready for a big blessing! During worship there will be witnesses sharing how the ministry of LCC has truly blessed their lives. Come be inspired and possibly find a new way how you can be involved in a life changing ministry.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME JUNE 26 - potential date
New Member meetings are happening right now. If you are interested in knowing more about becoming part of this church family, contact Pastor Paul. (plantz@crosshanover.org)
CAMP WINNI SUMMER CAMP LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, NH AUG 7-13, 2022
Lutheran Winni Week is a summer camp for all ages right on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee at the Geneva Pointe Center. Enjoy the beach swimming and kayaking. Refresh your spirit with devotions and worship time. Pastor Lantz will be the Camp Pastor. Pastor Mick Meyer will lead a daily Bible study called “Psalms for the Seasons”. Game nights, ice cream, a variety show and more make up this super fun week. For all the details and to register, pick up a flyer in the office or go to:
www.lutheranwinniweek.org
GRADUATE SUNDAY JUNE 12, 2022
All graduates from High School and College will be celebrated in worship. Please let the office know of any family member you would like to celebrate. (admin@crosshanover.org) The graduates present during church will receive a special blessing.
CHURCH PICNIC
Save the date! Sunday, June 26
Immediately following church, there will be a picnic lunch and fun for everyone. There will be games for kids, music, and ice cream. Invite a friend!
HOW TO MAKE MY WEEKLY OFFERING TO GOD?
Thank you for your heartfelt support of Christ’s mission! You are making a real impact for today and eternity!
1. Mail check: 77 Rockland St., Hanover, MA 02339
2. Church website “donate” tab: make your offering using Paypal - Venmo
3. Church website “donate” tab: make your offering by credit card
4. Bill pay from your bank
5. Donate via LCC Connect account
6. Offering at the church door on Sunday!
Church website: crosshanover.org
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT August 4-5, 2022!
The Global Leadership Summit—the premier leadership event of the year— brings you a two-day catalytic experience of rich learning, new ideas, fresh perspective, and inspiring stories from leading experts spanning a wide range of fields and backgrounds. Cost is $159 a person until June 15th! Here’s a link with details and for registration
http://newenglandgls.org/VNE/
LCC RECREATION
Men’s pick up basketball began in March and will continue on Monday nights from 7-8:30pm at Cardinal Cushing gym in Hanover until the end of May.
We are also looking to start a Pickleball group. If you are interested in either sport, please contact Pastor Paul.
HELP WITH THE RECEPTION AFTER CHURCH
If you like organizing a party or reception, please contact the church office and let Patty or Cathy know. We could use a volunteer to help organize the reception time after church. Also, if you or a group from church want to host a reception, please let us know. Thank you! admin@crosshanover.org
NEW EVENT - “KNIT TOGETHER” June 11th* - 10:00AM - noon
Lucy H and Ana R are offering a crocheting class to anyone who wants to
learn to make items that can be donated to those that need them. Call Lucy or Ana for more information. The plan is to continue meeting on the first Saturday of each month.*Delayed one week next month due to Memorial Service. Come join the fun and good times!
FAITH FILLED FRIDAY WITH FRIENDS
June 3rd - 6:30-8:00pm
Who: Kids in elementary and middle school
When: First Friday of every month
FUN, FUN, FUN! This is a time for friends to get together at church for games, food, and a devotion that speaks to the heart of kids. Your whole family is welcome to stay and enjoy in the fun. If you would like to be part of the party or help with planning, call Ana or Grazy. Coordinators: Ana R / Grazy F
NEW IMPROVED WAY TO CONNECT AT LCC
We’re excited to announce that we have now implemented a new database system to help us better connect as a church family. You will receive important news and events. You can now manage your own profile information, participate in an online photo directory, submit prayer requests, sign-up for events, give electronically and view your own giving records. https://lcc02339.churchtrac.com/ or use your smart phone to scan the QR code to sign up today. Quick and easy!
DVD OF WORSHIP SERVICE
If you know anyone who would like to view the service but doesn’t have the capability to live-stream, Gerry G will mail it to them! Contact Gerry and provide the address!
MAINSPRING MEAL FOR HOMELESS
Every month we prepare a meal for a homeless shelter in Brockton. Our next opportunity to serve is this coming Saturday May 14th. Mainspring is also lifting their restrictions and allowing people to come and help serve for a couple hours. If you are fully vaccinated, and wouldn’t mind wearing a mask and gloves during the serving time, please speak to Alan C or notify the church office. Thank you for your contributions of casseroles, salads or desserts!
CIRCLE OF PRAYER
Calling all people of prayer!!! A dedicated group of people from our church are ready 24/7 to pray during critical moments. The group is notified via email or phone and asked to pray immediately for whatever the need may be. If you would like to be a part of this important ministry, please notify Pastor Lantz or the church office.
RAISERIGHT CARDS ShopWithScrip is now RaiseRight!
Buy gift cards for locations where you spend regularly like supermarkets, restaurants and other stores. With every card you buy our church receives a percentage of what you spend. You may pick up your cards this week. Thank you! Call Phillyp F or email Patty O for more information. admin@crosshanover.org https:www.raiseright.com
AMAZON SMILE ACCOUNT
Calling all Amazon shoppers!! Don’t forget to sign up for an Amazon Smile Account and designate Lutheran Church of the Cross as the charity you desire to support. Over $600 have already been donated to the ministry at LCC through this program. Any questions, contact the church office.
DD - DAILY DEVOTIONS
Our Daily Bread and Lutheran Hour Ministries devotions are terrific ways to keep spiritually strong! Temos devoções em português agora! To receive the daily 6am devotions from the church just email admin@crosshanover.org
WHAT KIND OF “GIVER” ARE YOU?
NEW GENEROSITY SERMON SERIES
◆MAY 1 - “A MIRACULOUS GIFT”
◆MAY 8 - “THE PERSONAL GIVER”
◆MAY 15 - “THE FAITHFUL GIVER”
◆MAY 22 - “THE GLORY GIVER”
Living just to fulfill our own desires is a sure way to become frustrated and depressed. Come discover the the real joy and deep fulfillment when we learn the secret of giving God’s way.
UPCOMING RECEPTION THEMES
◆ May 15 - Baptism
◆ May 22 - Cookiesn
◆ May 29 - Confirmation Brunch and Red, White, Blue theme
BIRTHDAY CORNER
Please let us know your birthday! :)
May Birthdays
◆7 Bob
◆Trever S
◆John T
◆8 Ron B
◆Gracia C
◆Bryan K
◆9 Kaete S
◆10 Maria O
◆11 Ethan D
◆Maryanne R
◆12 Emerson B
◆15 Nicholas O
◆16 Maiju B
◆Dottie H
◆17 Tom M
◆18 Stephen S
◆21 Jenna Y
◆Josie Y
◆22 Gabriel P
◆23 Jimi H
◆Sharon M
◆24 Carole L
◆25 Kayla M
◆Chip M
◆Julia P
◆26 Kristina L
◆27 Tony M
◆Priscilla T
MAY USHER AND GREETER SCHEDULE
USHER
◆5/15...Dave J & Ken S
◆5/22...Richard & Daniel R
◆5/29...Chad & Cooper B
GREETER
◆5/15...Ken & Susan S
◆ 5/22...Ann & Tony M
◆5/29...Dottie H & Shirley W
ALTERNATES
◆Harold C
◆ Ethan D
◆Grazy F
Ash Wednesday Worship with Imposition of Ashes
Traditional Ash Wednesday worship service with Imposition of Ashes.
Sermon title: “Creating a Clean Heart”
Sermon text: Psalm 51: 10
First reading: Psalm 51: 1-13
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin!
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight,
so that you may be justified in your words
and blameless in your judgement.
5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;
wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
9 Hide your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and uphold me with a willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will return to you.
Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-4
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Opening Hymn: LSB 425 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (vv. 1-2)
Hymn of the Day: LSB 435 - Come to Calvary’s Holy Mountain (vv. 1-3)
Communion Hymns: LSB 837 - Lift High the Cross / LSB 420 - Christ, the Life of All the Living
Recessional: Hymn: LSB 425 - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (vv. 3-4)
Resurrection Day Worship
Sermon title: “The Gift of New Life”
Sermon text: Isaiah 65: 17
Thought for the week: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5: 17
First reading: Isaiah 65: 17-25
17 “For behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice for ever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
20 No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
21 They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
23 They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
24 Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent's food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord.
Gospel: Luke 24: 1-12
1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. 5 And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” 8 And they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, 11 but these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.
Processional Hymn: LSB 456 - Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Opening Hymn: LSB p. 155 - This is the Feast
Hymn of the Day: LSB 465 - Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds
Communion Hymns: LSB 466 - Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia / LSB 461 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (vv. 1-6)
Recessional Hymns: LSB 461 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives (vv. 7-8)
Easter Breakfast
Join us for fellowship and a feast of pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit and coffee, tea & juice!
Good Friday Worship - Seven Last Words of Christ
Sermon title: “The Last Words of Jesus Christ”
Opening Hymn: LSB 456 - Were You There (v. 1)
After 2nd Word: LSB 436 - Go to Dark Gethsemane (v. 1)
After 4th Word: LSB 436 - Go to Dark Gethsemane (v. 2)
After 6th Word: LSB 436 - Go to Dark Gethsemane (v. 3)
Placement of Nails: LSB 451 - Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted
Closing hymn: LSB 456 - Were You There (v. 3)
Maundy Thursday - First Communion
Join us for worship at 7:00 PM as we celebrate Maundy Thursday and the First Communion of 6 fine young men.
Palm Sunday
Sermon title: “Purpose or Pleasure?”
Sermon text: John 12: 27
Thought for the week: “You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.” Rick Warren
First reading: Philippians 2: 5-11
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Gospel: John 12: 27-36
27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” 30 Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not mine. 31 Now is the judgement of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33 He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. 34 So the crowd answered him, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains for ever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?” 35 So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them.
Opening Hymn: LSB 442 - All Glory Laud and Honor (vv. 1,3,5)
Hymn of the Day: LSB 712 - Seek Ye First
Communion Hymns: LSB 711 - Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us /LSB 525 - Crown Him with Many Crowns
Recessional Hymn: WOV 699 - Blessed Assurance (vv. 1,3)
Lenten Midweek Scripture/Prayer Time
Lenten Midweek Scripture/Prayer Time
For 5 weeks beginning on March 9 at 7:00pm there will be a Zoom meeting for applying God’s Word to our lives and praying for one another.
Contact the church office for the zoom link. 781-826-5121 or admin@crosshanover.org
Continues March 16, 23, 30, April 6
Marriage Encounter Weekend
MAR 31 - APR 2
Want to make your good marriage even better? That is what Marriage Encounter is for! It is not a retreat. It is an investment in your marriage that will enrich your lives.
Location: LCC, Hanover
Thursday: 6:00-9:30pm
Friday: 6:00-9:30pm
Saturday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner on Sat.
Register: www.godlovesmarriage.org
Cost: $130
More info call: Gregory and Colleen D
Congregational Meeting - Postponed to February 6
Our Winter Congregational Meeting has been postponed until after worship on Sunday, February 6th due to the impending storm.
Christmas Eve Worship with Candlelight
Join us for worship at 6:00 PM to hear Pastor Paul Lantz’s message: “Goodness and Light” and to sing joyous hymns!
