Walking in Faith
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 talks about moms and dads
taking the opportunity to impress God’s Word upon
the hearts of their children, but for many parents
this is a difficult thing to do. They don’t feel they
have enough training or the right resources. During
the season of Lent, Wednesday, February 24th –
March 24th, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! Walking in Faith- with your children will help you discover what and how to help your child grow in their faith as well as help your family grow together in faith.
Wednesdays include dinner as a family @ 5:15pm,
family worship @ 6:15pm, family growth activity @
6:45pm, and age appropriate learning times @
7:00pm. As a parent, please make plans to commit
to this five-week growth opportunity for you and
your family. If you missed the first session, it’s NOT
TOO LATE, you can still join in the March sessions.
Come discover a new way to encounter God together.
Easter Eve Baptisms
If anyone is in Christ he IS a new creation! The old has gone, the new has come” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
On Saturday, April 3 at 5:00 pm, we will have a special “Easter Eve” worship service at LCC/ Laguna Woods and we will be emphasizing baptism. If you, a friend or family member wishes to be baptized, we especially encourage baptism on April 3! The tradition for baptism on Easter Eve dates back to the early Christian church. We will also be receiving
new members into Lutheran Church of the Cross on this day. Please contact Pastor Leland or Pastor John if you wish to be baptized or wish to join LCC!
First Communion
This year’s First Communion class will be held in the Social Hall at the Laguna Woods campus, Saturday, March 27th from 11:00am-2:30pm. If you have a 5th grade student who would like to take their First Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 1st, this year please make plans to attend. If you have not received the First Communion class pack, of if you have any questions, please contact Kim Butz (949-837- 4673 or kim@lcotc.org).
God's Kids (midweek ministries)
Wednesday Evening @ 6:15pm (LW)
During God’s KIDS children will grow in their Knowledge of God, their Identity in Christ, Discipleship, and Service to the family of Christ. Throughout the year children will be learning about their gifts and talents and how to use them to serve others as well as taking an in-depth look at God’s Word and how and why we should spend time reading it .
Lenten Worship & Family Activities
Wednesdays, February 17th, & 24th 6:15-7:45p @ LW
Aliso Viejo Christian School Registration for the
2010-2011 school has begun.
Open enrollment begins on February 8. Please call our school office at 389-0300 or visit our website alisoviejochristianschool.org for more information. You are also welcome to schedule a tour and come see first hand what AVCS can offer your child.
LCC Preschool 2010 Registration
Following are the registration dates for our Fall 2010 Preschool year:
February 3 Church Member Returning Students
February 6 (Sat.) Returning Preschool Students
February 8 Church Member New Students
February 9 Returning & AVCS Families
February 10 Open Registration
Weekday registration will be at 9:00am, Saturday registration will be at 8:00am. For more information please call or email lcc_ps@yahoo.com our preschool director Kitty Ziegler at 949-581-8115. Visit the LCC Preschool website.
Upcoming Events:
Children's Ministries - Upcoming Events: Kim Butz
The Wacky Green Olympics
Come in wacky green clothes, and enjoy some wacky green Olympic fun. Teams will compete for the gold in seven wacky events, enjoy a yummy green dinner, and have a ton of fun!
Who: Children (Pre-School - 5th Grade)
When: Friday, March 19 from 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Social Hall @ LW
Cost: $5 per child (make checks payable to LCC)
RSVP: to Kim Butz by returning this RSVP card and money no later than Wednesday, March 17th.
Download the Wacky Green Olympics pdf form
If you have questions or would like more information regarding any Children’s Ministries activity or event, please contact Kim Butz at 949-837-4673 or kim@lcotc.org.
Parish Projects
Please prayerfully consider becoming a member of Parish Projects. Everyone is welcome. Please join us as we continue with various projects for the less fortunate people in our community. We are in need of many more helpers to finish our projects for Christmas giving. We still are making quilts, walker bags, baby items, and hats. No experience is necessary. We look forward to seeing you!
Orientation to Church of the Cross
Join Lutheran Church of the Cross! Our next new member class will be held on Sunday, April 25th from 3-5 pm at our Laguna Woods Campus. Childcare provided upon request. Please fill out the new member form or call or email Pastor John at 949-389-0300 if you can attend. Thank you!
Church Work Days
Please join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month at either campus to work on various projects to keep our church and school grounds beautiful.
Our next work day is Saturday, March 13th, from 8am to 12 noon at LW and AV. Everyone is invited to come and participate. Thanks to all who contribute
their time and talent to the Lord! All help is appreciated.
Promise Keepers Saturday Men’s Group
Men of any age are encouraged to join our Saturday Men’s Group—Promise Keepers. We are using a devotional series entitled “Men of Integrity.” The men’s group meets every Saturday at our Laguna Woods campus at 7am. For more information call Ken Whitney at 949-472-8002 or just come to one of our meetings.
Miracle Ranch Love Abounds
Construction on the girls’ dorm at Miracle Ranch continues with great progress. If you are interested in helping please contact Pastor Leland at 949-837-4673 or Scott Dawson at 949-249-4917.
High Seas Expedition
Dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School
All hands on deck! Children’s Ministries has set the date for this year’s VBS High Seas Expedition. Get ready for this swashbuckling adventure through God’s Word, and discover that God shows His powerful love throughout Scripture.
We take to the seas Monday, July 12th – Friday, July 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm for children entering Kindergarten thru 5th grade at the AV campus, and we’re off to explore again Monday, July 26th – Friday, July 30th from 9:00am-11:30pm at the LW campus for Pre School children. Cost will be $30 per
child with a max of $85 per family if children are attending the same week.
Mark your calendars and plan on diving into the FUN during High Seas Expedition! Registration forms are
NOW available from the church office. If you have questions or would like to be a part of this year’s VBS crew, please contact Kim Butz (kim@lcotc.org or 949-837-4673).
Christian Church, Christian Preschool, & Christian K-8 School in Orange County, CA
The Christian churches, preschool and K-8 school of Lutheran Church of the Cross and Aliso Viejo Church of the Cross serve the communities of Aliso Viejo (AV), Laguna Woods (LW), Laguna Hills (LH), Lake Forest (LF), Laguna Beach (LB), Laguna Niguel (LN), Irvine, East Irvine, Tustin, Tustin Ranch, Newport Beach (NB), Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo (MV), Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM), Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, San Joaquin Hills, San Juan Capistrano (SJC), Capistrano Beach, Dana Point (DP), San Clemente (SC), and the Surrounding Areas of beautiful South Orange County (OC), California.