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At the crossroads... Power of memory: "Jesus, remember me."
Welcome all!
Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 am
Everyone is welcome here!
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 Stewardship Pledge Week 4 -
Devoted to Generousity
Now I bring the first of the fruit that you, O Lord, have given me. Deuteronomy 26:10
Stewardship takes may forms. We are truly blessed with people who generously share their time and talents: those who provide beautiful music, plan and support worship with Holy communion, provide coffee and treats, serve on Church Council, serve on Boards and Committees, teach Sunday School, STEAM and summer programs for children, provide building maintenance, lead learning programs, book studies, games nights and prayer groups, and more. You include Church of the Cross in your prayers, some of you have included the Church in your wills, and you generously support the church locally, in our Synod and National office. We are grateful for all of your stewardship.
To date, 59 pledge cards have been received. When you are able, please complete and return your pledge card to the church office or place it in the offering plate. Your pledges are very helpful to church council as they plan the 2020 budget. However you choose to help, thank you, good and faithful stewards.
Stewardship Committee |
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 Advent Beginnings – an afternoon worship of music and readings with special guest, acclaimed poet and author, Lorna Crozier – Sunday, December 1 at 4:00 PM at Lutheran Church of the Cross. The music will include the choirs of St. Luke and Church of the Cross, and congregational song, with selected readings by Lorna Crozier. A reception will follow.
An offering will be received in support of the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Be sure to make this part of beginning the Advent season together. |
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Visitors to those who are homebound
Are you interested in visiting members of Church of the Cross who are no longer able to participate actively in the life of the congregation? This Sunday (November 24th) the current team of visitors will be meeting in the sanctuary shortly after worship. Please join us, learn what visiting entails, and help us to carry out this important ministry. For more information, contact Martin Bergbusch (778-433-2503) or the church office.
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 Christmas Baking for Shut-ins and
Harrison PlaceThe Deacons will be providing a poinsettia and some Christmas baking to members of our congregation who are unable to attend church on a regular basis. As well Women in Faith are providing a gift bag with baking to the women of Harrison Place (a housing development operated by Victoria Women’s Transition House). If you are able to provide some Christmas baking, please bring it to the church by Sunday, December 8th. If you have any questions, please contact either Martin Bergbusch or Janice Nelson or the church office.
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 Did you know…
That a quiet hero exists in Vic West that partners with a quiet hero on Shelbourne Street?
Soap for Hope, a program of Disaster Aid Canada, works out of a non-descript warehouse with coordinator Kara Udell and a host of volunteers. The program collects gently used/unused soap and hygiene products from the hotel and accommodation industry that would otherwise be discarded. Volunteers reprocess the items to redistribute them to those in need. Soap and shampoo are also used in international projects and disaster situations in Disaster Aid Kits.
Did you know that… Soap for Hope keeps hundreds of thousands of plastic bottles from the landfill annually? Soap for Hope and the Shelbourne Community Kitchen work together to provide personal sized shampoos, conditioners, body wash, lotions and soap for the Pantry? In December, Soap for Hope & the Shelbourne Community Kitchen Panty Program will offer a limited number of linen packs from Soap for Hope, complete with fuzzy slippers?And now you know, there’s an awfully lot of interesting things happening around our neighbourhood.
Susan Beiderwieden, Social Justice Committee
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Weekly Bible Discussion – Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
The discussion focuses on the upcoming Sunday’s Bible readings and the connections and meaning for our time. No prior knowledge of the Bible is necessary. All voices and perspectives are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Lyle or the Church office. The next study is on November 25th.
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 Angel Gifts
Lutheran Church of the Cross is once again invited to participate in the Angel Gifts program. Angel Gifts are Christmas presents, specially selected for a member of the Our Place community in Victoria.
Begin by selecting a name from the poster on the bulletin board in the hallway. The tear away tab will tell you the gender, age and clothing size of the recipient. Suggested gift ideas include warm outer wear, socks, gloves, gift cards and chocolate bars, and should equal approximately $40.00. See the bulletin board for additional information regarding the wrapping and tagging.
Contact Sherry Coughlin or any member of the Social Justice Committee or the church office if you have any further questions.
The Angel Gifts will be collected and blessed on Sunday, December 8.
Thanks for putting a smile on someone’s face this Christmas!
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Celebration Cards from
the Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Do you wonder what to give to someone who has everything? How about giving healthy food for their community? The Shelbourne Community Kitchen has specially designed celebration cards to enable you to make a donation in honour of someone’s birthday or anniversary, or give at Christmas or any other occasion.
Celebration cards for donations of $20.00 or more are available after the worship service, at the church office or at the Shelbourne Community Kitchen (3541 Shelbourne Street). For more information, please visit the Kitchen’s website.
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 St. Luke's invites friends at Church of the Cross to our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Bazaar includes Handicrafts and Needlework, Antiques and Collectibles, Floral Arrangements, Home Baking, Jewellery, Jams and Jellies, Silent Auction, a Light Lunch, White Elephant (miscellaneous household items), Books, Videos, Toys, and Garage Sale “Stuff”.
We hope to see you on the 23rd at the Bazaar. |
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 Dawson Heights will be holding its Annual Craft Fair Saturday November 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a selection of lovely crafts made by the residents of Dawson Heights as well as local artisans from Victoria. A wonderful opportunity to support Dawson Heights and start your Christmas shopping! The craft fair is an annual event to raise money for the Dawson Heights Residents’ Fund. We will be accepting non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.
3710 Cedar Hill Road (corner of Cedar Hill Road and Cedar Hill Cross Road). |
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 Annual Lutefisk Dinner at Norway House
Saturday, November 30th
Serving times at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
$25 for members , $30 for non-members
Tickets available from Grant or Paula Froyland - 250-477-5847 |
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 Gingerbread House Building
Saturday, December 7th at 3:00 PM in the Church Lower Hall
The whole family (absolutely no age restriction) is invited to share an Advent celebration of building gingerbread houses.
More information to come. |
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 Living in Technicolor presented by
Voices in Motion
December 8th at 3:00 pm at
St. Aidan’s United ChurchVoices in Motion is a multi-generational choir for adults with memory loss, their caregivers, students and friends. Join us after the concert for snacks and ask us why singing in this dementia -friendly community has become the highlight of our week.
Tickets $12.00, available at voicesinmotionchoirs.org/events
or phone : 250-361-6291 or contact a choral member
Other dates: December 14th at 3:00 pm at Victoria Christian Reformed church
December 15th at 2:00pm at Gordon Head Recreation Centre Auditorium
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 Joy of Life
Tuesday, December 10th @ 7:00 PM
Award-winning Tenore, Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life choir and gospel singer, Charlotte Martin - will be bringing it on with their festive Community Christmas concert at First Metropolitan United Church Dec. 10th @ 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Always a heart-warming addition for concert goers at Christmas time, Tenore‘s powerhouse vocals are now sought after across North America and around the world. Add to that the amazing sounds of Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life Choir and the sizzling red hot gospel vocals of Charlotte Martin and you will not want to miss this concert. Admission is by free voucher only, available at Ivy’s Books, Christian Book and Music, St Philips and St. Johns Anglican churches, First Met, Cordova Bay, Centennial and Oak Bay United churches. A free will offering will be taken. Get your vouchers now as they will go fast! |
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 Youth Group Meetings are held at St. George’s Cadboro Bay.
High School Youth Group meets every other Sunday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
Middle School Youth Group meets Wednesday, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
For more information, please Pastor Lyndon or Pastor Lyle or the church office. |
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 The cold weather has come and gloves, toques, warm socks and blankets are leaping off our shelves as we shift into winter. Donations are welcomed at Our Place front reception, 919 Pandora in Victoria, from 6:30am-8:30pm, seven days a week. Thank you for helping to winter-proof your neighbours on the street! |
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Flower Chart for 2019
If you would like to bring flowers for worship for a special occasion or remembrance,
please sign up on the Flower Chart, posted on the bulletin board.
A reminder will be emailed to you as your date approaches.
If you have any questions, please call the church office.
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 The Shelbourne Community Kitchen
As we go about our weekly shopping, let us consider our blessings. Add an extra item or two to our shopping carts, and donate them to the Shelbourne Community Kitchen.
Items will be picked up from the Church of the Cross regularly.
Thank you for your generousity but please know that we cannot accept items passed the date of expiration.
Thank you for helping our neighbours as you are able.
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