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Holy Cross LutheranHoly Cross Lutheran Church Compiled Information from the Collection of the Martin-Wall History Room of the Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina ^ Table of Contents Tenth Anniversary Program 4-13 Building to Reach and Serve 15 - 27 Devotional Booklet 29 - 42 Newspaper Articles 44 - 91 ?/> a cjL > -t 0 X'- 1 2 <c CL ir" Hi Ji- O c;: X <J Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina X Tenth Anniversary Program ^ Pages 4-13 w> Wi o or z <£ d Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksville, North Carolina X V ct rS VNow unto Him that is able to do exceedingabundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,Unto Him he glorij in the church by ChristJesus throughout all ages, world without end.Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21r Public dwuP-CWiS - H6uW■■>-'.:'7tfS ■■ : ^HOLY CROSS H7ANGELICAL lUTHERM CKURGKHIGMAY 601 SOUTHMOCKSYILLE, NORTH CAROLINAliMTENTH miVrSSSARY CELEBRATION1960 - 1970NOrafflER 15, 1970OSile County PuDf.'c LiDrarvMocksvfilt: KnI. MARION BOGGS, PASTOR WIM- OF CONTiilKTSP /""" - IN DAYIE COUIOT ,m^.Title page ,. .'• . '\- . • -1-... A History of ..the Lutheran'Church. in. Davie County n. . < 1n'" A History of "Holy Grosg . ... 3WM' Pastors Serving. Holy Cross-. , ,5Adult ^Membership , ...... . ". 7Lutheranism was evident in. Davie County (then partof Rowan) by the mid-1700. Dutchman*s Creek Church was . nfirst located in Davie County, about five miles east of-:'Mooksville. About. 1760 a number of German families hadsettled in that vicinity,. . since many of them ihad comefrom Heidelberg, Germany, the church was often referredto as the- Heidelberg Church.It is not known when the congregation was fonnallyorganized, but baptiskil records-date back as far as1766., The old Church Record. Book,is labeled, "Heldelr nberg H* Lutheran .Churchr Register,"" which carries liris 'of early baptisms, communions, and other church services.Paul Henkel, the first native born pastor to serve ,.inthe state, vjas born in Davie-County some sixteen miles'north of Salisbury, on December 15, 1754.Since Heidelberg Church'was a log structure, it haslong been given way to decay. There was a metal raven .mounted on the comb of the roof which was discarded whenthe building was finally pulled down. It was, a symbolof divine providence..Child Membership ^ . ..... , . . , .13By 1815 this congregation-decided to relocate. .Alot was secured in the Jerusalem settlement, on the roadfrom Mocksyille to .Salisbury, and a new church builtthere. Mr. Hicholas Click, one of the Lutheran Members,'gave the lot for the church. After construction, tspecial meeting was held,, at which tjme the church was-named .Hew Jerusalem, n Lutheran ministers'^who servedthere were: ,R.J. Miller, J.B. Anthony, Jacob Grim, and^:,'L.C. Groseclose. Trustees for Kew Jerusalem Church nware: n liei^y Clement , Sr., . Nicholas Click, Jr., andJohn E. Preeling.is'jS HO' ?T I, 'j .U-vf th'-J-v'. fiC '• L, Kv .. -In 1873 the c.ongregQtion was again relocated. Onehf the leading Lutherans, Mr. hfetthias Miller, offered a -tdrad't ,;0f 'land about'' tw.o. iiilies, ©a'st. ^rom'lem sot.tiemea-t, vjhich vjas- accepted, and, ^a;_new. fraiiie,,:,■buildang-was,, erected, ..Again tile: church was ^ re organ- ,ized.and was nEime.d R0formatio.n;,-:however,.. it .was :-popr.ularly called Cherry Hill.--"":The Rev.,.H,M,' Browji'was:. soon called .as. pastorand the worh'.was ©nc'puraging."for'-,,a nuiiiher 6f._ years. Then,- "members mpyed^.a'w.ay',;'and.by 1985. there-, were only occasional services held.Ano.therVhut.heran Church naraed-. St, ^ Matthews is-,.,.,,located 'some--.sis:.miles - sou.th .ofhMoclcsy'ilie -in 'the . 'Bayie Academy C.omrflunity hoar' Interstate 40. Thea„' ^,\chu-rc'h 'was .organized,:iin 1839:by-The' R'ev.:- Ben-jomin'.'y;--'^/-Arey,.-- The-number-c^ m not' given, but .a ■/■ petition from the .church ^to ..Synod .the/next year-^ Was-:-h,i.. signed by forty-three membersi-- .Theif -first buildingwas, A .log. structure '36 X 50..feet,. which was„probably- 'built, about l'84CV; Eowe'vef,-.recQrdS',-,show< that it wajS}-;.'.not -de'dicated untiL.lS'82'-'hy .The- Rey>' H.l'I.,--Brown', ''.h - apastor; .• The' present- building :'is ^a frame 'structure, '• >,'Regular se'rvices,have;'npt;.been-held since 1959.,."::'.this:- BRBIF historical.. .SICSTCH -mJICATIiD": THAT:: LliTHHR-Aiaai-HAS^HAD-A VBR"f-.Cl-ISCiCSRED 'E'lSTORf- IN: DAVIEoo'um!^ it had'M haely -BEClifeiNG.-to'*5* 4"^ W r: V"»-!A HISTORfOF HOLY GROSSThe history of Hdly Cross Lutheran Churcli: beganto'emerge: in'the epring-of'19'58,- ' The Rev, Charles. R, -McCombs-,; pastor, of Bethel: Lutheran, cburch -In Hew an^Countyj'was. sharing his :ministry ,with ,St. Matthew^s;,Lutheran Chur'ch. in Davie. County when' he • realized -that ;-a group of-Lutherans Hying hear Moclcsyille'was--inter-,'' estedr'.in..establishing' a'mission.'there,;-. On January 11;:1&59, .a meeting.r was held in the. Rotary Building .in .-' Moclcsy-ilie,; .;As' 'a' re-suit 'cf this me'et-ing . Seminarian ^-.B'p'yc0."-I).'^Wh'itener ./.served.-as Stud.eht rPastor.-durinsWthe.-'-sumraer .oi''vlObB; :-- The' f irht seryice Twas held on -June. .7,. •.":i9b9:-,:ht.:;:the -Natighai'-^^Chtard.-^hbry^^ with 33 persons^ pfeSe'nt;:/.: -a-: h ' 'r During'"that": sumery-, the .rfhture"':church .building'■'hite.'.-wasr'selected-'on Highway.•:601'between"Mocksyille^ -'and'"Cooie0m'ee.-':"The-.^purchase pr-iee .was ^6,100,,00. ;"^Finar -transact ibh-was c ompleted in April pf . 1960, .with -c".:the-.-:North Carolina SynpdVprovidi^ ^.;J3000-,00', ■. .:.B.eginnihg :that, ■fall;^_and' continuing" through-the : ■:':Winter. mpnt-hs,' 'tha.-,gr.6u.p. deemed it'-necessary to..have -•worship s'ervi'des in the abandoned-Reformation: (Cherry;Hill) ::Lhth0ran Church. " Students:from the intheran ,.y-^' Seminary at:.Columbia, helped . supply during ..that very ,unstable period, ^ ^" On, June 1.,. I960.-,. The Rev'^. Bpyce -D. '.VJhitener was'ealled by t.he',Bpard cf :'AmericQn •Missions.-as. Mis'slon.beveioper, "The official-call. to^ become pastor .was-- .-..extended . on--Dec.ember- 4-, '1960:, "and ■: became'' '.efifectiye'..■;pnv'-Jaiiuary-'---'l-,'''196l,:Holy Gross Svangelical. Lutheran Church was voff-:icialiy" adopted as tt^ name during _October,. of .:1960. ;A month later., -Noy.erijber' 13,- I960,,'- at ''2 rOO■ R'ili., -the--,-congregation ,was...f ormally -orgahized w:ith' 72 '.adult,.'- -members, and :.23 child members^-Dr. .,.F.;L,:: "Conrad, N#C,.: .Synod'Prosid-6lit, rood,, the iietNly-adopted constitution^ and; decla3?sd the'.cpngresatipn'formally-'organized. ''j'''-.h''.G-roundbrGahing: for.th^ irst'Unit,"wae ".held oh' ;ViTune. 25;-a95lV,'.''The>-opening. and- consecration of.thebuildins TJds ponduct'ed .on lanuary-31, 1952.-hGdst ..of••/the building "-vjaa approximteiy.§50006-.p0,""A Ip'^'.torn .a .parsonage. wah..£itven"by liir- ■Hubert iSaton,;-.and -WaS' ..c.onstruc.te.d in .i9&3 at ■ a. cost'of.. ..^ilSObO.Op* ......- ■■■ ''Aa'-air\cqnditlbning "uiilt >-was-ihstalled: ih'1965'".■■■ and was paid off-'in'.1969. ■ ■eonsid.erable'.work-has/bee.n. ■ done to hiprove tlie. church' nroparty, The wooded^■■■ grove' behnid,the;'Church,'.building/has. been graded.' and'..^;'.. ■."-'grassed. A-'special project', nearcoiipletion is ,a■r'ecreatioh'O-rGrL- which^wili' beHefit, the congregation .",as'-well, asbthe coinmunity,. ,■p.4STbPS;VaER?lUG irpLY CROSSDAICTEL• . Pastor ;Whlb.eher'.'was^-':b'orn. ;on..July'28, 1934,; in. :':Cat.avjba..County. i VHih parents/are -Mr,, 'and '-Mrs.'' James-'Roide., Whitehert,- ;.Ke attendedLe'no.ir^-.Riiyhe' I college- 'ahii .received/-hid •'A.'B^i'De'gree,;" in •19d7.,,• :.•-I-Ie'..received, his B.D. D-egrehifromJ.,t.he-iiUthe,ran'. ' - • ■ Sodthefn.-Seiiiinary at Columbia-, '.South .Carolina-,"/in : 19-6.0i /•.•He/-.married' the f ofmer. Joyce;-Aiiick' ''^ .from,'l'j;h±t,e Ro'clc, ' South Carolina.-r;-: 'Their' Child-' '-reii: include Bo'yce.l5aniel',.,drr.:-and'patti Carole.:h;/£-;.'v';;-:Ee -Vjas"' ordained in,'19p0 .by;the 'North Cafolina;h;;.Syhod. ■ ':Iie .S.erye.d" iioiy Cro-Ss 'f rom 196'0-.63',." and./Trinity Ghurch,::/V'ale ;f.rOrii. "'19'63-6V. .Ee//,is. now,.V//-. serving Good' Shepherd/ Lutheran'.Church-in:./'-• Flprence.'Aiabama, • J,-MAm^^IN.JACH'H'mH; - ; .'V.pastor .Rhyne was born,May 16, '1931,in Lincoln v..'//;-:'iCou-htyi ;,-;-!ids .parent's-'-'are .Mr. ':Gnd .-Mrs. /liifliiaiu Grady ~....i^yne.. ''"iie'^-att.ended 'Appalachian-Sta.te; UnivOrs'ity ' ■ '-'bh/"Teacher is.iCollege^.'.. ^HeVreceived , his... BvS. -'pegree. from,.-/•/;•.,Le'no.ir.,-'RhyhG .Colle'ge / in. 1956.. - • Ee'^- alsO" received ;his ;'./B.D.- Rcgree'-h/rbiii the.'Lutheran. Seminary'ht /Columbia,. South ..Carolina',.' in/1959'..- He/ is- married' to/.the' former/'/:-:Betty"icing drord Cabarrus ,County.-/.-The.if .-children -//'/■include: ' Cheryl -Eli'aabeth, -mirk':Timot.hy,■ and/Lisa/-' "■/'", /Anto'ihet-fce. He,-was 'prdaindd -in 1959.by the lECi:-.Synpii:,/;"lie-'has shrv.ed../StTimothy-,^ Hickojyy.\from.'" 1959-63, and' '/.':/Holy CrpsSj-'Mocksvilla",. frpm.'l963-6-7-.. ..-Ee.,.is\.now/serving.-St, Luke -and- Salera- parish .hear Lincplntph.- - „ •. ' /->' -,i, r HOLT CROSS LUTIhSHAN. CHURCH/STAISS ON"TIni;- THRESHOLD./ .S'-' <k A N3U j;RA"^ -Ui!S HKTBR OdlS" 3-970 »S-. moU. CD? THE"i®//kE'QRr'lS Tiir.TO 3B WRITTiSlH /.WITH GOD'S-HEHP^ Ai©"/-.ll-iOSH'VdIO" HntE GIV.^N .8;Ml ,!TEli2dSB,LYHS SO PAITHFULLT, . TliB 5UTURE .'v/IUi BE GKEkTJmJACOB £iARION BQGGS-;'" . ■" /' /-'"■-" ''/.Pastpr Hoggs'was born.iune 33^, 1941,- in/Kanna- ;polls, North Carolina, .-His,'< parents-are Mr, "and- .Mrs.vliarvey William'Boggs.- -"After graduating.. ^ ''Infrom Brown Higli School in K-nnapolis, he receivedhis A.B. Degree from"Lenoir.Rhyne Oollege, and-hisB.,D, Degree from'.the Lutheran Theological Seminary at-Columbia, South'Carolina. He served/hia.-. intarnship'at.Blacksburg, Virginia, where he served, as Chaplain•at V.Prl. University and' as "Assistant pastor, at -Luther Meraorial Lutheran Church. Ee'~is married to-., ;the former Jane'GoOdman from Rowan County.' Theirchildren include.; ' Tamara Letitia, D'erek Anthony, ' 'and Amanda iCristina. Ke was ordained in 1968 by the;North Carolina SynodA Holy-^Cross, Mqeksv-llle, .is his.first parish to s.erve as .pastor, , -.SKIPTEIS IS A Q.OmUfU'E .LlSTma OF THOSE HliO •EaVD BEEN A -.immm of holt cross loti-iSRAi^ ckurce AT-soafiE tdvie,.: '-'.THIS LIST INCLUDES-THOSE WHO," ARE ACTIV.E, INACTWE,' -■Aj® TtlOSE VrfliO llAVE TRANSD'Ei^RED. ;Mr, xRay Alderaon - - - - - - - - Actiye C'Mrs, Hay'Alderson _ - _;_ Active'-Mr> James-Anderson''-'- h. .A .-- Active" Mrs, James Anderson. - - ----- Active-,Mr. Charlie -Barnhardt-., - - r;'-;.- - - Inactive "•^Mrs,.: Charlie" Barnlmrdt - W--: '•.Inactive' .•;•Mr..," R.G.- - - - - --'Active.Mrs. June'Jones Beal, • - -r.,'TransferMr;» Connie .Benson.'Active'Mrs. Connie-Benson ' - Ahtive"Oor Onty BusinessBOARD OF AMERICAN MISSIONS,Mr, 'hall Blackwelder - -{-Transfer• Mrs, Hall Blackwelder' -• - - /Transfer-■ Mr. Troy Blanton .-r >• - - - r . InactiveMrs. Troy Blanton -1-'^- I - -InactiyaRev.'J. Maribn Boggs^.'-h^-i; . 1/A - Active■Mrs, J, Marion Boggs^".- — .-..4;.! - A^ActiveMrs. pandora Broadway-Boger -'"t - - - " - Transfer-,-:.Mr..' I Walthr B-roadway , .-r; Transfer." Mrs. ..Walter Broadway.'. - •- .-•,'-'•4'.-,.- - - {-,/•', Transfer, J.D., Campbell " - - - .Inactive;Mrs.' J.D, -Carapbell^ - .-■- .:-r4.- :■ Active-. Mrs, Ethel Campbell 'L- -•- I' - -""4 Active Mr» //Miles :A, Garpenter Active;Mr.a,," V/illiara..CasA - ■.■.Transfer"Mrs, Hugh-' T.^'^Gliqffin./ Sr/ '.r Ac.tiv-e.,Miss' Shirley .Cliaffin'" -■ ^ -. ^Active'J/Ir.,"- .'Tomniy .Ghaffin -v. - ActiveMrsj 'Tpriimy -Ciiaff.in"' " q'-r:""-": - Active"Mr.'■"Wajiie Giiaffi^V-:':-^^ Active."MrsV-.Wayiie\;Ghaff ih.-.r'-T-:: -- Active''.Mr.'■■'.-Harbld'^haffin,'*.,' -1--q- Military.^Mrs, "Harold Chaff'in - '^-v - Military"lilr..'- Fraiicis-GlarM ActiveMr.s, Franci's GlarM- .-r-;- - - ActiveMr, .'Denny Creasdn' ;i-inactiveMrs.,.Denny Creason ,v-' - 'rr- InactiveMr,." Curtis.: Crolius ~ - ;£>■-■' -;,■ — .-r- r- - ;Transf erMrs. Curtis Orolius;-" - .Transfer,Mr.''MissEarthle Freeman -i-Earthla .Freeman . - - - - -Thomas Freeman-Ella Jean Freeman .- - --- - .- Transfer/Transfer '.'; Transfer' ,,-.w'-Transfer •.Linda Schladenshy Geselbracht,--- - - ^Transfer^Mr. ,Mrs.Eugene Harris - -Eug'ene HarrisHarvey Harris ,r. - .7!'-.,- -0'Harvey, KarriS;lienry Hunt ,-Henry ■'Hunt' - ,-,-' • Active-- - - Active -- -Inactive?.-4,^ Deceased- i '■ Active '-/-.•-^"-"...Active-"Mrs. Annie Ijames',/- - Active"Mr. Tifilliam'D. James • InactiveMrs, Shirley Wood Jarvis r - - -t.Inactive' Mr, Roger Jenkins - i 4./-;..- TransferMrs, Dianne..Register"Dra'ughn 4"V 4-•- Inactive• Mr/ James A^'.Foster, Jr. -.r-r.-r -.r^- - -■ Active,./. Mrs,. James 'A»_Foster,"Jr.--.- -i -- -.Active ."Miss "Brenda'.Foster '- - --- 4 ..- - -• - Active;"• Miss cWhy .Foster-',-- •— ->4,. - Active'" ,'"Mr,".-- Sidney F'ox---.-..-/i;-"- -inactive"',..Mrs,..'Sidney For.-'4-'-. -4 Inac.t^ive ,>:. Mrs., "Barbara-■Lash.'-Furches - ■ r-'- r - -4- InactiveFred Jones, Sr. - - - - -Fred : Jones, Sr..,- -..r 7Fred- Jones, Jr. 4Fred Jones, Jr. - 4"~--■ " Deceased4- TransferInactive"-.4 - Inactive-patsy Shaver Jolmson . r -- - Militafy' Mr.Mrs.Don Key -Don Key..Active-s-: - ActiveMike Key - - - - -.-..4 - ---. Milifary - l.y.TM6R_A^- V\r^\-S CnosiMr. ;Jciicb^'.rd Ivuiilmiaii - - -•- Mrs;. Riciinrd ICuhlman • .'r- Transfer- —• n - 'v TransferWilliani K.: 'Lee r' :-"William E," Lee-^--r "-/Military,---N- - - - - MilitaryLuther Liheja^rger;;iyhda Linebergef t. - - - -- - ActiyeSandra Fleming LoWeryi^e's R. M^Br ide • 4,^'-James R. McBride, -Inactive'4-^4.:.X '-'/-i.v -•'Active•_ - Ac.tive.' . .>Ir. •' I)bn', McBride., -- 4 n; Mrs. Don McBride• Mr. "" .William MeGuirt'• Mrs. VJ^illiam'McGuirt ;-'44-'41-.,,.r;- ■Aoiive- 'Active,« TransferTransfer:Mrs. "Miriam Miller- - •-;'4, - --4.';'-..;..- - InactiveMrs; Brenda Turner. Miller - '-- n'.-.W'-;;-: 44 - .Transfer'Mr." '.Garl Nichols - -Mrs.' Carl" Nichols - - . --a^-Mr. : iDqnald Oyercash •44.Mrs. .Donald' ''Overcash' ..- 4'-.4,.-'4. - - - - Inactive/I - .'1 w..-' Inactive4 '4':-'--4.; 1 ■4.4' 4' Imctiva,4 4'.,i^4^4' Ihact^ive-Mr. - .A.^ Mur.ph Poole .•,-••4." 4'Mrs., A. Murph'.Ro.ole ■- r4 -""Mr. Jerry Piice'-•Mrs. Jerry price " --- 1 .Mr; ,■ Sam, Redmon--'Mrs.-'Sam Rediiion -;. - •4'.-- - •-^•Inactive"'4---.4 1 Ihae'tiye'.4,-;— - - - ,'4- -Inactive- - -T'r-- 4.4- ' 'Tr.ansf er-4 Transfer.- ». •>..«,•-. TransferOavJe County ruRev, Jack M. Rhyne - - — -Mrs. Jack M. Rhyne - '-"'..-.-. w.'Mr. Bd Richardson - -4 -Mrs. Bd Richardson - - - - -Mr, Marvin Dsemei-Ridenhour -Mrs, Marvin Deemer Ridenhour 4-Mr,. Dewey, Ridenhour - --- - -•Mrs. .,Dewey RidenhQur-^r,4-.,- -•- -Transfer4 Transfer>- - Inactive- -Inactive- 4 Active- ActiveTransfer.4''-Transfer-Mr, Bddie Rosemann —-4 — .-.4 -^Activelliss' Harriett Ros.emann 4 -- .r .r ^Ac'tiveMrs. John.-Russell. r -..i. i. Inactive•'Mr, ileorge Vif. SchladenskyMrs, George Vf, Schladensky.- -T,- - Active,;- ActiveMr. Robert Schladensky - .-'r '- - - -".Transfer^Mr.. ' Dempsey Shaver 4' „ - 4 4'4'Mrs, Deiiipsey Shaver - - "4..-.'.-Mr. Robert Shaver - -.-,.;^-.4!Mrs, Robert Shaver'-- -4 Inactive- Inactive-.Inactive■^.'Inactive'.Mr. Alvin Shaver - :..-'.;-..4 --•■4--,, - - --'Transfer'Mr.:, Rodney T^-'Smith --;.-;4':.-.4v-.;,--7-rT. -• -■.InactiveAMr.. - .Tob'ie Smith"- - - 1-4 iiiactive"■Mrs. , Teresa Clark^-Snider' 4 -•- ■ ■-' "-'V -.. Active,;.•Mrs. Gunda Solberg - -. - -.,4.Transfer •'.'" ..Mr..Jomes 'iTarren -!■. - •=•' Active..•■'•Ifir-s*'Jamds, Vifarren - - - - --'r- Inactive',prs."Allen.VJebb.-- •- - - r' -\-Ti^tive^;AXl:eh 'tfebb'—>- Active•Boyce D. Whitener - -- - Transfer3,byc.e'':D,- Whitoner :'-"-.--r- - .-Trenafer~Mary Wooten'.'' ~ InactiveRonald'C..:Spry - Active::\-~Mrs..'Ronald C, Spry Active.'tJ-lann StroUd--v'-,- -,>• > .Inactiva'Sbroud t.---'-t >"'---.\-';''inactive', .■■G-len^ A», Itayia, Transfer /'4ij Mrs> Glenn A. Travis3-'':Sr,- r;.-: ■-.'-V-'- . --vTraEsf er '.Glenn ■A;. TravieV""^^- '" Transfer•f Mr.' .'Gordon' A. Travis;-, -v^-' i'', - Active _V.':- VMrs. ■ Gordon:-A..,Travis;- -i- A, Activ©"■.MacId.Q^.'W.'.TrayiS-: Military.. -■Eugene Trayis -;"Inactiye '- iCennetii -Vjaller .- A''ICennetii Waller -.-'"Active ;5~""--":-Mr. .'Ronald.Waller - -.--r'.— ^.Military ■ ■'"l-'Mlss Cynthia Waller^! "-- -..-..r -.Active 'hV:-Vj^.... _Wilsoiy Vrailer - Actiye""..•.""'Mrs, Wilson 7/alier. -Active-t'a.GUILD IvlE&iBERSIIIP• Tl-hs listing includes only te'ioss youug people WliOHAVE BEEN BAPTIZED INTO TTIE CHRISTmi EaITE AND•fffiOSE PARM-JTS ARE STILL AGTIYE MEMBERS OF HOLY CROSSLUTHERAN CIIURCli;Darlone AldersonRoxanne AldersonCheryl AldersonLynn AndersonEddie Anderson.Scotty Benson •Tannii HoggsDerek BoggsAmanda BoggsRandy CampbellDebbie Campbell .Bevorly CampbellLynn CampbellMark ChaffinKaren ChaffinSandra Lee Chaffin.Rusty ChaffinAllen .FosterSusan HarrisReiiee HarrisHenry HuntAnita HuntRobin KeyBarry McBrideDavid McBrideAndrea McBrideTimothy McBrideSteven McBrideRicky McBrideEric SpryFleeta TravisLinda Webb■'Lee 'Webb b^i- Building to Reach and Serve Program Pages 15-27 v\ vn o 2 a <LI » Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksvllle, North Carolina Cd i \H Cj HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH m Building to Reach and Serve Jesus said.."As the Father sent me, so I send you. nggie COUnQ PubWC UutatV 20:21^ MocteviHe, NC 1913 US Highway 601 Sout Mocksville, North Carolina 2702 (704) 634-5419 Dear Members and Friends of Holy Cross Lutheran Church: Our Holy Cross Lutheran Church family has launched our capital funding campaign of Building to Reach and Serve. This is unavoidable due to needed building repairs. To further aid us in reaching out and serving, the building's appearance will be enhanced. The effec tiveness of this effort depends on everyone's awareness of how we are attempting to reach out and serve God, and our community. In an effort to keep everyone informed, this packet of information has been compiled. It is our hope that any questions and concerns you have will be answered with this material. The various committees have spent many hours tiying to address potential questions and con cerns. As a part of our church family, your complete understanding of this project is essential to a successful campaign. Any questions or concerns that are remaining should be brought to our attention. The members of the various committees will address your inquiries. Please keep our church leaders, committee members, and all involved with this endeavor of building to reach and serve in your daily prayers. Sincerely, Michael 8. Morris Congregational President Building to Reach and Serve Jesus said..., "As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 \C OUR STATEMENT OF MISSION We are a people created by God in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, called to bear wit ness to God's creative, redeeming, and sanctifying activity in the world. ABOUT OUR LOGO Throughout this brochure you will see the logo and theme for our building appeal going on now at Holy Cross. The growing church, stretching as it struggles to reach its potential is symbolic of our journey, as we at Holy Cross move faithfully forward in the growth of our building, congregation, and faith. The open hands remind us of the welcoming and blessing hands of Christ. Hands that were also used to cleanse, heal, feed, and serve Gods children in biblical times and today through His love, grace, forgiveness, and guidance. Hands that reach out to our friends, family, and community welcoming them to join us as we worship, teach, and study our Lord and His Word. The theme gives words to our vision and mission, summa rizing our goals and indeed our calling. Building to Reach and Serve Jesus said..., "As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 X K ui n •u isi d \i fflSTORY OF THE BUILDING TO REACH AND SERVE APPEAL 1992 — The Long Range Planning Committee was formed to address the future of the congregation, primarily addressing the property and its condition. January 1995 — The Long Range Planning Committee submitted their final report in the 1994 Annual Report of the Congregation. September 25,1995 — The Congregation Council retained John Fuller as Architect to design the changes to the roof and the added Narthex. June 9,1996 — At a Congregational Meeting, the Congregation approved the Plan "B" from the Architect and dhected the Council to proceed with the next step in the process. This step was to plan and implement a fund drive to support payment for the building changes. At the same meeting, the Congregation voted to retain Kairos and Associates as consul tants for a three year Building Fund Drive. July 26,1996 — The Reverend Donn Rosenauer arrived on-site to begin the Appeal Campaign. Bavle County Public MocksvillOi n8 Building to Reach and Serve Jesus said.."As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 ct =)• s- ■cJ Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Have you ever seriously considered how very blessed we are in our congregation? By the will ingness to serve of many talented individuals, through our Lutheran teachings and practices, by the caring concern of our congregation for one another and for those in need, and most of all, by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we have received an abundance of bless ings. As part of the membership and mutual ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, you are invited to join in the joy and the excitement of our Building to Reach and Serve Appeal. Your prayers and your participation in worship, fellowship and educational experiences are need ed as well as your financial support. As we enhance our building, we will strengthen and improve our ministry by being more welcoming and inviting. We have much to share. With God's direction, let's do it! Peace and blessings, (TL Pastor Glynn Bell Building to Reach and Serve CO V) o y 2 c d y Jesus said..., "As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 ■, ■ ■■ I,. BUILDING TO REACH AND SERVE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: What is the projected total cost of the building project and the duration of the Capital Funds Appeal? A The projected cost is $150,000.00 with the Appeal lasting 3 years. Q: How much should 1 give? A: No one will be told how much to give. This Commitment to a dollar amount is a personal decision for each individual or family as prayerfully guided by the Holy Spirit. Holy Cross Lutheran Church values each gift from every member and friend of its congregational family. Q: Will anyone know what I pledge? A Every effort will be made to keep pledges confidential. Only those involved with the Finance and Stewardship Committee will be handling the pledges. All pledges are not legally binding. Q: What if my financial situation changes during the 3 year appeal period? A: Circumstances sometimes do change. Increasing or decreasing your giving is always pos sible. In such situations contact our Financial Secretary. Q: How will I be contacted for my commitment? A We will ask you to fill out a commitment card during the Celebration Worship Service on September 1,1996. Members and friends who are unable to attend this service will be personally contacted for their pledge. Building to Reach and Serve JesiLs said..., "As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 2' c Qi h ^ VP iU. 'S u a xs- -o f ijliiiff: .. .li!. • H .'i!m "•'i l , . 1 j ; !" !'. If '•■•I i ',1 ' • I'V'■u': . 'I LEJ'-: i ! L !' ■ o >9 r 0 VL 1 > \ 'a T 0 p (L in* : "I ,'l''1 '''l'/"-"!'' I I 'iL .! !... S® : i/' h"'' 'i-W . l"\ 1*1 I'll ■ I ' '• ». .-1 11 ';.! I|l .11,I'l'!/, ,!'• I,. wt mV"I' I: I I'. !• "V'lt 'ii'.l"I 'I 'I !!l 'I ...' " zi 1' O \P vO o q2 > 0 1 1 o dL JU. 2 U) II xS i\ Screened Area = New Addition and Building RenovationProposed items in the e3q)ansion & remodeling project;Carpeting throughoutNew roofNew heating and air conditioningElectrical panel upgradeNew church seatingNarthex additionPaintingrL_rL_n_nf®L.OcS)e. PU^MTotal Floor Area 4400 Ft'Ceiling Insulation - R30%r> V Giving Req>onse Pattern 1 5 5 3 5 2 3 5 3 Weekly Amnnn^ or more of the goal ***** ***** ***** ***** $25 $20 $15 $10 3 Year Anin^;^^ $30,000 $15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $6,000 $3,900 $3,120 $2,340 $1,560 NAME: (Please Print) ADDRESS; commi'S'fttorye'^ ^ v I«>ve. m wiU participate by This gift will be given as foUows; -year total) Option 1: An initial amount of $ ^ k • Option 2: I/We will give $ , pgj. Signatiire(s): This commitment may be Increased, decreased, extended begmning September 2,1996. ' ^ the Financial Secretary in writing. Building to Reach and Serve 2. a aL r5 Je^saU..., "AsmFath^sentrrn, solser^y^,' John 20;21 Iv 2; o Qi v/^ C cL vJ 2 cL Lii 5^ -J vn (iJ o: r> ;s: tL) After 30+ years of use, the physical structure of our church needs attention. This must be done to meet and expand our mission. The Building to Reach and Serve Appeal will allow us facilities to expand our evangelism and social ministry as we continue to demonstrate our faith in Christ. Through an expanded and updated facility we will be better prepared to provide space and programs, which enhances our confidence and will go forward with our ministries and bring the unchurched to Christ. Our congregation has a good spirit. People are happy to be here and find spiritual strength in their involvement at Holy Cross. God is using our faith, loyalty, time, talents, financial gifts, love, and devotion to move Holy Cross. They are also being used as blessings for others. With God's help we will carry out His plan for our church and for our community. We need your support! Now is the time to express our gratitude through our support for Christ's church; its a new challenge, new commitment, and new joy for all of us. Let us continue our growth in faith. Sincerely, Georgia Riddle Executive Director Building to Reach and Serve Appeal Building to Reach and Serve Jesus said..., "As the Father sent me, so I send you." John 20:21 . IMPORTANT DATE TO RRMEMKEP. Sunday, September 1,1996 Celebration Worship Service —10:30 A.M. We TOh to thank the many people who donated hours of their time and services in this Buildi^ To Reach and Serve Appeal. Please keep Pastor, our Holy Cross Directors, ommittee Members, and our church family in your prayers as we go forward with our Ministries to renovate our building. Building Fund Appeal Communications Committee Building to Reach and Serve 2 od Zi to jL- O Gi £4 C-> Jesus said.."As the Father sent me, so I sevd y(m." John 20:21 ■AC. U Sunday, September 1 - APPEAL SUNDAY 9:00 AM ~ Breakfast and Bible Study 10:30 AM — Worship Service f■ From the telephone callers to the Temple Talkers, in front of and behind the scenes, over 40 people donated hundreds of hours of their time and services. Their efforts were many; and their various talents were combined to ensure the success of the Building to Reach and Serve Appeal Drive. We wish to thank all of them for their wonderful support and "good works" during this Appeal. <r The Building to Reach and Serve Appeal Steering Committee A-- y, /H /(^JyyyxLtAyO^^yiJ Krt O C/moiJ ^ tr- > V Q; -s: O V 3 c) Building to Reach and Serve Jesus saidi... "As the Father sent me^ so I send Yoiil" Q.arrt^ MocksviHe, NC vO cr <5- Building to Reach and Serve Sunday, September 1 Celebration! Praise! Thanksgiving! Commitment! I Please join us Sunday, September 1, as we make our pledges for the Building to Reach and Serve appeal at 10:30 a.m. A breakfast and Bible study will be held at 9:00 a.m. Qi. z o X ) 2 a d ^ Oavie County Public Librae iWocksvHte, m \ iXi X ci. Devotional Booklet ^ Pages 29 - 42 V> O \J » z c d H- Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina o d td HOLY CROSSLUTHERAN CHURCHDEVOTIONAL BOOKLETBuildingto Reach and ServeMJesus said.."As the Father sent me, so I send you." n Z3 ^John 20:21 § ^1913 US Highway 601 SouthMocksville, North Carolina 27028-9810(704) 634-5419M "cS J fj:>-n• 1 •;u41 •Mn '.rfTP-^ mJohn 1:3-4All things were make through him, and without him was notanything made that was made. In him was life, and the life wasthe light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and thedarkness has not overcome it.Wood working being my hobby, 1 often feel as if I hadcreated something on my own, not giving credit to Him.This passage pops my ego and brings me back to reality.Lord,You are the only Creator. Teach me to make the bestform Your creations.Bob CharestA G.v\v).9.cweS- Lulthe Holv Cfi-OSS1))I Timothy 6:6-10There is great gain in godiiness with contentment; for webrought nothing into the worid, and we cannot take anythingout of the worid; but if we have food and clothing, with thesewe shali be content. But those who desire to be rich fait intotemptation, into a snare, into many senseiess and hurtfuldesires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the loveof money is the root of all evils; it Is through this craving thatsome have wandered away from the faith and pierced theirhearts with many pangs.This scripture makes more and more sense to me as Igrow In years and experience the birth and growth ofchildren, the death of a mother, and the aging of a father,i know that we all came Into this world in the same waywithout our designer clothes and fancy watches or cars,and that no matter how much we amass In this life wehave to leave It all behind when we die. We should becontent if we have sufficient food and clothing. If Godhas given us special talents and skills that have made itpossible to gain a fair share of this world's wealth weshould be more that willing to share it with others thathave been less fortunate.Dear Heavenly Father,I pray that I might be content with the possessions 1 haveand be more willing to share what I have with others. InJesus' name I pray, Amen.Ed FoilL.B.W.Every day I try to remember how much I have to bethankful for. I forget sometimes, as we humans do, howmany gifts we have received from God. I feel veryhumble when the prayer Is read from our Lutheran Bookof Worship thanking God for ourselves, our time, and ourpossessions, signs of His gracious love.Lord, help me to always share the gifts that you havegiven me.Davte Counry Pudug UDfar>MocksviilG, HC C.\\\x^cwts- LuTHfeft-AM- Holv CflOSS)))John 15:12Matthew 25:14-30This is my commandment, that you love one another as ! haveioved you.God calls us to be faithful and to love one another as hehas loved us. For us our journey together beganNovember 3, 1990. God chose us to be lifetime partnersand our love for each other has grown day by day. Ourphysical journey brought us to Holy Cross LutheranChurch in June 1991, where we began anotherrelationship with family and friends here. This versereminds us that it is worthless to talk about loving God ifwe do not have love for those around us.Lord,Thank you for calling us to love and serve you and thosearound us.Cindy & Joe ValliereFor it will be as when a man going on a journey called hisservants and entrusted to them his property; to one he gavefive talents, to another two, to another one, to each accordingto his ability. Then he went away. He who had received thefive talents went at once and traded with them; and he madefive talents more. So also, he who had the two talents madetwo talents more. But he who had received the one talent, wentand dug in the ground and hid his master's money. Now after along time the master of those servants came and settledaccounts with them. And he who had received the five talentscame forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, youdelivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant;you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much;'enter into the Joy of your master.' And he also who had the twotalents, came foward saying, Master, you delivered to me twotalents. Heri have made two talents more. His master said tohim, "Well done, good and faithful servant," You have beenfaithful over a little. I will set you over much; enter into the joyof your master. He also who had received the one talent cameforward, saying. Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reapingwhere you did not sow, and gathering where you did notwinnow; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in theground. Here you have what is yours.' But his masteranswered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knewthat I reap whete I have not sowed and gather where I have notwinnowed? Then you ought to have invested my money withthe bankers, and at my coming I should have received whatwas my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and giveit to him who has the ten talents. For to every one who has willmore be given, and he will have abundance; but from him whohas not, even what he has will be taken away. And cast theworthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weepand gnash their teeth.' CviaPXHf5- UouY COiOSS))This parable is about stewardship, the wise use offinancial resources The lesson learned goes far beyondmoney. It encompasses our total being. It is an attitudebecoming a way of life including all resources bothpersonal and corporate. Being a Christian requirespersonal responsibility. The parable teaches us that nomatter whether our gifts from God be many or few we areto be good stewards.God our Creator,Make us aware that all our resources are gifts from you.rflnr. Stewards being personallyresponsible for the wise use of all our resources. Amen.Jim McBrldePsalm 34:3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exait his name together!This text suggests that believers exalt the Lord's nametogether. Since believers have a common cause and amutual goal, it is only natural that they worship and worktogether. Scripture teaches us: (Hebrews 10:25) not toforsake the assembling of ourselves together, (IICorinthians 6:1) we then act as workers together withHim, and (Ecclesiastes 4:9) togetherness lends strengthto each.Fellowship among the children of God is like severalsticks laid together on a fire, whereby one kindlesanother. It is easy, however, for the fire in one stickseparated from the others to go out.'Tis the Almighty's gracious plan that man shall be the joyof man.God,Please help our love to be genuine that our lives may bea witness to those around us. Amen.Margaret Lesser ^UUHCHtS - Lu Cac65■))II Corinthians 9:8Psalm 23:1-4And God is able to provide you with every biessing inabundance, so that you may always have enough of everythingand may provide in abundance for every good work.I was hurt and disappointed.The beautiful crystal pitcher, given to me for my birthday,had a very obvious flaw. My shame-faced friend who hadso proudly presented me with the pitcher said, "I bought itat an outlet. It was a second."How must God feel when we give out left-overs andseconds to God?Loving Heavenly Father,Enable me to put You first in my life. Help me to give outof my abundance, not from what's left after bills andbuying what i want In Jesus' name. Amen.Pastor Glynn BellThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me liedown In green pastures. He leads me beside still ivaters; herestores my soul. He leads me In paths of righteousness forhis name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley ofdeath, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff,they comfort me.The Lord acts as the care-taker of the whole world in thatHe guides us through every part of life. Indeed we do sin.but He is always open to forgiveness and never stopsloving us. We can invariably turn to Him in prayer. Hehears us always, even when we're silent. As we gothrough the prolonged journey of life we should notcower, but instead have faith that he is our shepherd andwill guide us in the right direction.Lord,Keep us in your sight always and guide us through themany misfortunes of existence here in this imperfectworld. Amen.Allison Foil\ylO ^ 0.v\uacv\ts ' cn.<555>))Psalm 95:1-7O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a Joyful noise tothe rock or our salvatloni Let us come into his presence withthanksgiving; let us make a Joyful noise to him with songs ofpraisel For the Lord Is a great God, and a great King above allgods. In his hand are the depths of the earth; the heights of themountains are his also. The sea is his, for he make it; for hishands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bowdown, iet us kneel before the Lord, our Makeri For he Is ourGod, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of hishand.As I sat looking at snow-covered Mt. Rainier inWashington and all the smaller mountains and valleysaround I thought of the song, "God Has Made EverythingBeautiful, Beautiful in His Time." It was so beautiful. Ithought how can anyone be here and see this and notbelieve there is God. When we look and see the beautyof the world we should always remember who made itand how we can use our time and talents to help keep itthe way God wants it: beautiful.Dear God,Help us to remember when we look at this beautiful worldof ours that God Is the Maker of all things. Amen.Pat ChaffinJohn 14:6Jesus said to him, 7 am the way, and the truth, and the iife; noone comes to the Father, but by me."This verse emphasizes our only way to heaven - throughJesus. In faith we experience Jesus' love and know bytrusting and believing in Him alone we will have eternallife with the Father. That is why it Is so important for us towitness and spread the word of Jesus' love and salvationto others, so they also may accept Jesus as their Lordand Savior. In thanks to God for His gift, we willautomatically want to do good works to please and honorHim.Lord,Thank you for sending your Son to be our way to You,and fill us with Your Holy Spirit to tell others the way.Amen.Lynn & Warren WerbeckMoo' C.V\UtlCHE5- Lu.TrttaAU' WtCiC{l6%S)))Malachi 3:8-12Wilt man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'Howare we robbing thee?' In your tithes arid offerings. You arecursed with a curse, for you are robbing me; the whole nationof you. Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that there maybe food in my house; and thereby put me to the test, says theLord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for youand pour down for you an overflowing blessing. I will rebukethe devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of yoursoil; and your vine in the field shall not fall to bear, says theLord of hosts. Then all nations will call you blessed, for youwill be a land of delight, says the Lord of hosts.You have heard it said, "Do not test the Lord your God,"but in this case God has asked us to test him in ourgiving. Dare we test him? Are we giving the tithe (10%)he has asked us to give? We struggle with the notions ofwhat the world has to say about money. We work hardfor our money and try to save it for our retirement. ButGod says, "Give me what I have requested and I willmake your nest egg even larger than you had planned itto be." Most of us would say, "How is that possible?" Weare creatures of logic and think on the world's guide linesfor the way financial blessings grow. But God does notthink or use these methods. His resources and methodsare foreign to us. He says give me what I am due and Iwill give you so much more that you can not possibly shutthe lid of your treasure box. You say, "How is thatpossible?" But God says test me on this. God says,"Start giving me the 10% tithe then wait and see what Iwill do for you." If you don't see any change in your lifereturn to your old ways. But God does keep his promisesand you will see your life become richer in many ways.Lord,When I prepare my offering for your church, one voice inmy mind says, "Give you what I can afford." But anothersays, 'Take a chance test you and see what will happennext" Please give me the strength to act on yourchallenge. Amen.Bruce Bell - Hol^ C^6SS1))1 Peter 4:8Romans 8:31-39Above al! hold unfailing your love for one another; since lovecovers a multitude of sins.This verse is a constant reminder to me that we shouldbe inviting everyone to worship with us and make themfeel welcome. For me, greeting somebody new is a veryhard thing to do!Lord,Thank you for giving us the courage to start this newperiod in our church life and guide us to be goodstewards of the gifts that you have given us.Artur Belcht>.What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who Is againstus? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for usall, will he not also give us all things with him? Who shall bringany charge against God's elect? It Is God who Justifies; who isto condemn? Is it Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raisedfromthedead, who is at the right hand of God, whoindeedintercedes for us? Who shall separate us from the love ofChrist? Shaii tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine,ornakedn^s, or peril, or sword? As It is written, "For thy sakewe are being killed all Ute day long; we are regarded as sheepto be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more thanconquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure thatneither death, no life, norangeis, nor principalities, northingspresent, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,nor anything else In all creation, will be able to separate usfrom the love of God In Christ Jesus our Lord.We live today in a world of uncertainty, natural disasters,rampant crime, and substance, child, and elder abuse!We may be a victim of these circumstances at some time.How heartening it is to know that God is with us alwaysand nothing can separate us from God's love, no matterwhat circumstance we may find ourselves in.Dear God,We are so grateful to know that you are with us always.Help us to respond to your love in service to you and ourfellowman. Amen.Judith B. McBride V\6\.n Cfioss))Genesis 18:12-13Luke 16:19-31cASo Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "After I have grown old,and my husband Is old, shall I have pleasure?" The Lord saidto Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, and say, 'Shall I Indeed beara child, now that I am old?'God can and does provide us with riches well beyond ourimagination. He has paid the ultimate price in order togive us eternal life. We should never question how muchGod loves us or the amazing things he can make happenin our lives. He fills our lives with love, the greatest gift ofall.Help us to be patient as you work your plans into ourlives. Make us even more thankful for the many gifts andpowerful love you provide us with. Help us to live inanticipation of the wonderful ways you fill our lives."There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and finelinen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gatelay a poor man named Lazarus, full of sores, who desired to befed with what fell form the rich man's table; moreover the dogscame and licked his sores. The poor man died and was carriedby the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died andwas buried; and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up hiseyes, and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. Andhe called out, 'Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and sendLazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool mytongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.' But Abraham said,'Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good'things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he iscomforted here, and jrou are in anguish. And besides all this,between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order thatthose who would pass form here to you may not be able, andnone may cross form there to us.' And he said, 'Then I beg you,father, to send him to my father's house, for I have fivebrothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come intothis place of torment' But Abraham said, They have Mosesand the prophets; let them hear them.' And he said, 'No, fatherAbraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they willrepent' He said to him, 'If they do not hear Moses and theprophets, neither will they be convinced if some one shouldrise from the dead.'"The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus the beggar wasalways a favorite bible story when I was young. Althoughborn into a family that was neither rich or poor, Isomehow back in those days always related to the RichMan. It seemed a strong warning that the old adage wasright. To whom much is given, indeed much is expectedfrom God. To me this story suggested that not only couldgifts be taken away from you while on earth, but even inthe end the entire kingdom and eternity could be taken duadCHtS'HclV CftOSS1away too. A story with two meanings: It is neither a sinto be rich nor is it a scourge to be poor. It's only who weare and what we do with what we do. have that is the realissue.Lord,Help us to remember that our abundance is onlytemporary and on loan from God. Let us also rememberthat our lackings are only temporary too. Help us to knowour gifts and talents and to use them for your purpose.Janice Morriso>-X))John 3:16For God so loved the world that he gave his onlv Son thatwhoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.Ever since I was confirmed, this bible verse has remainedwici ,n my mind. As a Christian I feel forever gSS toGod for what he did for me and I want to repay S withall my love, time, talents, and gifts forever.Dear Lord,Tarriniib remember toShare what I have with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.Doris Ruby 0-\\\x(icH^S' Cacss1))Ecclesiastes 3:1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purposeunder the heaven.To me this scripture sums up life (a time to be born, and atime to die) with all of the emotions and possibilities that aperson may experience between being born and death.There are circumstances spoken about that we anticipate(a time to love) and some we fear (a time of war). Somepeople will not experience all of these events and theemotions involved, while others will face that totalspectrum of events and emotions.This scripture is written with events united (a time to kill,and a time to heal). I believe that as we face theseevents, and we are united with God, he will help guide us.^ If we ask God for help, we will endure the bad (a time to0 weep) and appreciate the good (and a time to laugh).When the name of our consulting firm, Kairos, wasexplained as Greek for and appointed time it gave mehope that this is (a time to plant) so that later with God'sI »elp it will be (a time to pluck up that which is planted)./ orcl.Guide us though all the times in our lives and help usmake the right decisions so that we may be of service toyou. Amen.Mike MorrisI Corinthians 13:4-6Love is patient and kind; iove is not jealous or boastful; it isnot arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it isnot irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, butrejoices in the right.As Christians, we are constantly reminded of the loveGod has shown us. Love is the basics on which ourChristianity is based.There are several ways we show our love to God and toone another. We fellowship together, learn together,worship together, and share our resources, both financialand spiritual. We must remember our greatest gift Is tolove which means to share.Lord,Help me to strive to be more like you and to share mylove with my fellow man. Amen.Jim Anderson )))I Timothy 6:6-10There is great gain in godliness with contentment; for webrought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anythingout of the world; but if we have food and clothing, with thesewe shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fail intotemptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtfuldesires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the loveof money is the root of ail evils; it is through this craving thatsome have wandered away from the faith and pierced theirhearts with many pangs.As i gain more maturity In my life, I am more and morereminded of the temporary nature of materialpossessions. Wealth can reside In many more formsthan financial wealth. Health and happiness, loving andbeing loved, plus thoughtfulness and faith all reflect morelasting wealth than any financial riches in this world.Since all of our wealth comes only form God, we shouldJT strive to use as he would want.Oh Lord,To every day reflect and be thankful for the many richesIn my life. Let me remember the temporary nature ofmaterial wealth and to use my energies and priorities tostrive for true riches and faith in this life and the next InJesus' name, Amen.Matthew 28:16-20Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain towhich Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him theyworshiped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and saidto them, "Ail authority in heaven and on earth has been givento me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizingthem in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the HolySpirit, teaching them to observe ail that I have commandedyou; and io, I am with you always, to the close of the age."What Is the meaning of my life? What am I called to beand do as a Christian? Where can I get the strength andcourage to carry out my/our calling? These questions areanswered In part for me in this scripture.Risen all powerful Lord,Help me to shine your light and spread, the good news ofyour love. Give me strength and courage, knowing youare always by my side!Gordon RubyDavisCOUP.I^' PuD!!Cf\/iocksvii!8, MC CdoSSRomans 12: 6-8Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, letus use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service,in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he whoexhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes in liberality; hewho gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, withcheerfulness.For a long time 1 did not recognize the gifts that weregiven to me. Looking at my sisters I was sure 1 had beenshortchanged. Reading these verses finally cleared mymind about the gifts that I could call mine and with God'sgrace 1 am trying to use "my" special gifts.Lord,Thank you for the gifts you have bestowed on yourchildren. Be our shepherd and let us use these gifts asyou have intended for us to do.Dagmar BeichOaM'.e "kC' \n V • .A Newspaper Articles Pages 44 - 91 <u\ <0 ed >• o > 2 ■c d 2: t- J. tn u> sJ d d X ■O Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina M3 U-J.III.-I' I <' t-rTrTtilfmir.wriT ti Wiiill Jjutheran Student Pastor Assunies Dutief^ Boyce D. Wuiitener, a' rleliig senior at the Lutheran Theologi cal iSouthsrn Seminai-y, Columbia, S. C., has assumed his duties as student pastor fo^r the Lutheraa. Mission now well undex-way in Mocksvllle. He is a graduate of, Lencjdi- Rihyne College. Hickory. This flpi'lng he completed- his ^second yeai'. of' training at the seminary. Three weeks ago the 'work, was undertaken in Mocksvllle through the efforts of many interested Lutherans in this area, and the United Evangelical Lutheran Sy nod of North Carolina. Since -tha^ time there has been constant inr crease in the interest and ac^ Uvity of the mission. Spiwicei are presently being, held'in the National Guard Ar- tnoi*y on -Haihoad ffl;reet. . The- Sunday School begins at 10:45 a. m., with the worship sci-vitje at 11:45 a.m. .The i puimai-y puipose (for es tablishing a Uutheran church here is to provide a church home for Lutherans in the: Mopksville- Cooleftmeq area. '' 'Mr. Whitener is staiying at the home of Glenn' Travis, Sr.. 606 North Main Street. His telephonp numhir is-ME 4-2411.» tf y6u"^ve any questions concei*nlng the work please call .Mr. Wlhitener at any time. n ' " ^5i!; aiMU.*. V JUNE 25, 1959 n .-if., DAVIE CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY mocksville, nc 1*? aiiize pfi««'tlui-rlB61y.' cros?: 'Lu-1 ^^t, 2 j 'ii'.ni. Sunday ataimrryuHilV.''Lu-a theran Church on Ity 'S.-ljeoi,- be-1 tween Salisbury and MocksyiUg.: j (i..Tl\e- prep^ations fbr.-'the'|;new^- church- were".started .byHa:senun^ stud€nMy;-. •' •/, % f 'virwtfa n ^aVhlt^rierMiThe^ip^v. Boyce p.^®terigr, ij a nfii^ioffidgveloper who^Kaa been « wbrkiog on the project since last | June, said the "apparent growth [ and potential of the congregation . ! indicates the dire need'- for a church organization^'. . Sunday school at 10 vi a.m. Sunday, Preaching at serv- ice, will be Conrad, i president of Evangeli cal Lutheran SjmOflj^'^orth Caro lina. A picnic^lUnchiwIlt he held ; Jat Bethel .^iidhei^.h ..Church in ^Franklin. .'After .%.t,; tho congre- Jgation will retuni ta the Cherry ^HiU church; fpr;,t^e?-^erYice of or- Sganizatioh.' -''l'.'-,.''-J:' : • ' H • The. afternoon niedita^ion will J be preached.by tlie Rev; Charles 1 McCombs, pastor <i£ Bgthel Lu^ iheran Church,;, '.t.^ Also participating ;in the after^t noon seryica;^Will^ Pf- COnrad,-;ie,-,Rey.i4Sl^n^ a: .•yQUnt.:''pa§^^^^ «ti Luke^'.Lntheran Cbui'.^4,L -ffilr- Poplarr'and -\Vh}t^#.',f ; MlChB^^pubUc'-is invited to-,iake,: I 'aiaM'teriOli; 'I I ^ \ "iLo .o 1 7^ r-'SMip ii'';^^®'vW^P?^£^^^ .^eeri Pi^*eiKUig;Jrat?idly.{;j^ ';.i?<^:, X>- ^>y^q Ihag., beer; bn!'the jfipist rslS app^anifc • Vpwtn and^t^^aXSc »>f.;: T«<WA JW. *'f. 4j. I :Poqrad,. prealdeM^il^b || i^^allcal .LU'ttl|ig::;|^no4' n ' f IJ-a.rn,:..v.,,| ., Tlierel-w^U 'ftfe j ..^pl^fl. L}^thera)> • pin, j afte';^ wlhlcili the jtU^ to CiheiTjr HiJl, ^prr .the^ spiniice'fi' ,qr prganjgatlon. iphe ""I |:J!^COfnib?,.>astoj^ o? ^ fierah Church..wilkrfji^Vih^^+.hy; o#^ ^1 9 v^"- •, r •. C^wad;' t^e Reyi tK,.»-t^-^ea^Ilbipla^;^ ® Itev.; l^. . White»er.r: v n atpr.i« sill*. '*!*y.i .\.ij";j*.>\;TS\fl tl - 10 - tfCo ENTERPRISE-ui-^ORD "li; V. y. D I —X DAVIE CO. PUBLIC L!nPvAR\ MOCKSViLLEa MC MC Chtcr lVes-Uvj--t-Ker-o>-r»_ I4olijy2voss-J'lHoly Cross Evangelical Lutheranj' }Service Is Held SundayIn. Cherry Hill ChurchTHhe organizational service fortlie Holy Cross Evangelical Luth--eran. Chtu-di was held Sunday afternoon in . the old Cherry Hill;Lutheran Church. Approximately 225 memhers, friends, pastorsand guests attended.Pastor Boyce D. Whitener received 13 members by adult bap-.)tism; 25 members by confirmation and affirmation of faitti'; 34ir.emibera byV let'er of transferfrom neighboring LutherMi ,Churches; and 14 pre-confirma- ;tion age baptized children.After Mf. "Whitener, as pastor,had received all tl^e members. Dr.F. L. Conrad. President of theUnited Evangelical Lutheran Synod ot- North Carolina declaredthe group a congregation. iO'.hers' participating in the service Included Glenn A. Yount, B.D., pastor of tiha St. Luke's Lutheran Church of Bear Poplar, aiwiCharles A. MoCombs, B. D., Pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church ofSalisbury.Others attending included fourpastca:8, a retired missionary fromJapan, and many Interestedfriends- i■The Holy Cross Evangelical iLu'heran Ohuroh has purchased !and paid for a four-acre plot of |l.uid In the Eaton Development onIli^way 601, South of Mocks-Tlile. Plans are being made for alirst unit structure for the congregation costing approximatelyJiO.OOO. This construction should:bjgin sometime next spring. •. U. il'ryTHE CONGREGATION of the Holy Cros® EVahgelical Lutheran Church 'which worganized last Sunday ih a special service.ISIsp oii •I S <2 V ^ •'Wi I >0'^w.. LUTlIEllANb BUEAK GKOUNI) t- Sunday, Synod of >fortU Carolina and the pintor, the June 25th was a bif day for the Holy Cross Rev. Boyce D. Whitener are shown Lutherans. The ground was broken and dedi- ground. Others who partlciiwted were. cated in ceremonies officially on-settinff the ent of the auxiliaries of the,church/the chilli beginninff of construction for the new $50,000 council.- and building committee. The conUct first unit of the new church. Dr. F. L. Conrad, for the new unit has been awarded to J. H. president of the United Eyan^ehpat Lutheran Wil^ a^d Sons m SaUs^^., ,'>llij»-tiL>i.. ^.. i)Mlt CousiT, EMTtHRlSE THUftSOfiV, 3utH 10, life I ^ P<v&e 5 S-. , I .■r'Vl', '.; , i," '• DAV!£ CO. PUBLIC UBiiArt\ MOCKSVlUEii NQ CK W.T cK=£-Luk -t h e-r «. n - HCto5SHoly Cross Lutheran Church To Gons^rate Building On SundayV . . ' . 1 I mk.« A. t.Ho rtonSjsecial conseoratiom s^Trtces i•will be held in the new Holy iCross liUtfheran Church, Sunday,Jan. 21. at 2:30 pjn. <The "first services in the newbuvlchng will be held at 11 ajn.,Sunday morning.This new birilding representsthe first part of a two phasebuilding program lor the HolyCross Lutheran Church. Thisunit, which later u*ill be usedprimarily for Sunday Sdbool andWeekday School activities, wlEhouse the congregation for thepresent time. It Is projected thatthe second xmit "will be builtwithin six or seven years. Thetotal cost of the first unit building will be approximately $50,000.The Rev. F. L. Conrad, D. D.,■president of the,United Evangel-j ical Lutheran S^mod of NorthI Carolina, will preach ait the 11a.I ax. service. Immediately foUow-l tag the -moming warship service,i a covered lunch will be ser-I x-ed in the nursery department ofI the new church.At 2:30 in the ajterooon, the. building and contents will bej consecrated. The Rev. Ernest L.: Misenheimer, D. D., assistant to! the (President of the Synod, willdeliver the message for the afternoon. Dr. F. L. Canrad' "willofiiciate for the consecration ser-"vice.The climax of activities for theday will be the Installation of theRev. David F. Johnson into theoffice of Superintendent of Missions hi the N. C. Lutha:aii Synod.Those ser^g oin the buildingcommittee are: Charlie E. Bam-hardt, chairman;, Walter C.Broadway, Robert C. Basmger,TTpll Blackwelder, Freddie Jones,Jr. 'The "women who served on thecommittee for interior decorationwere: Mi«. George Schladensky,Mrs. Janres Ai. JVoster, Mre. CSiar-lie E. Barnhardft, and Mrs. HughChaflin.Architect for the constructionwas Fred L. Williams-, of Leadng-. The contractor for the pro-,ject was J. H. Wilson and Sons^of Salisbury.The Rev. Boyce D. Wlhltener,pastor of the Holy Cross Evangel-'ical Church, invites the friends oftthe congregation for the entire-program Sunday.if/- :jTHE HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH" . . . the first unit of which hasbeen completed ... is shown above. Servit^wiU be held in this new^ buUding located ^theSalisbury Highway about two mUes fioxitb olMocksville. Sunday. Consecration services willbe held Sunday afternoon. This unit, whichwill later be used primarily for Sunday Schooland AVeekday School activities, will house thecongregatioD for. the present time, l-laly -r-iifceri\ •, , •Tv* :, ^ev: ^Qy:ce;\^Tutener' J j '.- \ ''-I ; Resigns Local Church Rr43-^pr;-;e, REV. BOYCE D. WHITENEB -STSL^/ (o3> Rev.'Boyce D. Whitener has announced his resignation at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The ''resignation will - become ef fective Sunday, June 2, 1963. Mr. Whitener has accepted a call to the Trinity Church in Vale, N. C. Mr. -Whitener -has served the local" oortgregatJcn -since it had its beginning" at the National Guard Armory in the! sizmmer of 1959. Under his leadership the congre gation has gi'own from -the em-' bryo stage to & congregation of '•!' 132 members. A new first unit i buflding was constructed in 1961 V./ at a cost of $50,000. A parsonage -j- is presently under construction ^ and is valued at approximatley j: $18,000. 1 Mr. Whitener has been active] 2 in a number of capacities in the; ^ communTij'. For the past three, he has served as chairman] ... —s_ .Society for- f .aho served';:on the .board "of the" American 'Red Cross for three yfeai's and -is the current presi dent of the Da vie County Minis terial Association. n He la a graduate of Lenoir Rhjuie College and a graduate of the Lu^rari '"i^ieological South- I ern, ^Soninary of'Cclumbia, S. C, j ! 'T. have been constantly grate ful to the people of Davie County for the wajr-]']they have received and welcomed ;'rne. i ; leave my belb"ved congergation here with a grateful heaitv.They are a group of the most dedicated, progressive minded .and-, inoperative folks I shall ever hare; the privilege of working withfi 4eav,e many of the very finest ,fi'iehds and loved, ill the;-county-a;nd any. church. Yet, the call ci the Lord must- be heafd. That call leaves no alter native but to . yield "to Him vho is ali-khowing'^ -It.'ris with " much dif ficulty that 'I leave people- so faithful and. esteemed, and yet, my life is hot my own. I express my- sincere gratitude to you all," said-Mr. Whitener. The Rev. Jack Rhyne Is New Lutheran Pastor n ^*..,and Mrs. Rhyne have three ^;chUdi*en. Cheryl, age r six, has -entered the/ flr^t gradeVat Cool- eemee; Mark, age 3; a,hd. I4sa. .age 6-months. Theyi reside,vin [ the Lutheran, on Moc^sville Rt. 4. I • .Interested in the Scouting pro gram,,Mr.-Rhyne .wa^ a member of the Catawba District Boy gcouts of F^dmont jcouncil In •Hickory. He Mtended the nation al, jamboree in Colorado Springs l;ln 19G0, scrying as assistant ^scoutmaster to the| jamboree ' troops.'He also visited the ;phil- mont Soput"' Ranch, {This 'sum.- mer . he attended the' Volunteer- Training, Cepter at Philmbnt oii a Lutheran Brotherhood ^cholaiv ; ship; ;Iii addition to. jhis working with: scouting, he was also a com- leader in 4-H; Club Work. The Rev, Jack Rhyne ' ; The Rev. Jack iUiyne has ac cepted the call as pastor of the. Holy Cross Lutheran C h u r c h, Mocksville Rt. 4. He succeeds the Rev. Boyce Whitener who recent ly. resigned to accept a pastorate in Vale. ' ' Mr. Rhyne la a native of Vale, LLincoln County], N. C, He is a graduate of Lenoir Rhyne Col lege and the Southern Lutheran Theological Seminary' in Colum bia,. S. C. Following his graduation from the seminaiv, he has seiwed for the past .your, years at,.the past, four years at the St. Timothy, Lutheran Church in Hickoiy,' ^ 1 • Mi's. Bhyiie is the former Bet- '^ng.,,'.<^:.:',9QncQrd..-,^^^ 'a' graduate of Lehoir Rhyne' CDhi irs *0 o r o uinem nrsMn^: To Ba »l« U"s , ,, . ,,,.-•n , t;,, , oo lee hr»ee"3ou.Tr>o.| m' ' Th^ Rev, : JacH EHiyne,,! \ Pastor at Holy = Cross Luth- ' eran Churqh annpuoces the^ schedule for ^ Sept*' 29. Sunday Schodi,t.begins at. 10:Q0 A. M. At the;il:00 A./;. M.; Service oif [iyprship Pas tor Rhyne will be officially; installed as. pastor of Holy" ^ross. The Officiating , Offi-^ Ijer will be tbe'^py' ^ilford;- -ti'erly, j^ecrelj^^ • of t^-| j^utheran.' Synod^of j -North' Carolina,; of, Salisbury. Rev;.| Lyeriy; y;i|l; alsh; deliver thd, sermon for ,, th^. ocqasion. At 12:30j p. 'M, a picnic funch- will be seryed on the', church .groupds. FollQwipg; lunch, A Service, .of- :Bles8- ing w|li be held for the. pewly 1 1 erected parsonage,; beginping - at 2:00 P. M,. From J};30 P. M. to 4:30 P.! M. Pastor and ^rs. Rhyne! wiU hold . "Open Noyse" af, the parsopage located. peayt the church, > The following members served ^ diligeptly . on the' 9uilding Commfittee- for the parsonage: Mr.' J. A. Foster/: JrJ served aa chairman, Mrs. peorge. Schladensky, Mr. ^enry Hunt, Mrs. Jimmy McBride, end Dempsey Shaver. ;•..4 , The public is /oordieUy in«. yited to f^ttepjd,; tbese sey^ ; .vices'' and:' 'J^ppepLs^^'-- n i; . 1" V> a» K*- rji CS X XJ 51 OAVIE CO. PUBUG LIBRARY mocksviule, no <o o 0 X 1 2 «c. a. iU X Ik ^ t^4K Afi, QOt - T ipecial Services Will jBe Held Holy ^ross^ M Church f-On Sunday, Sept. 29, at the^ o'clock service at Holy cross Lutheran Church, the Rev, Jack "ilhyne will be officially install- •ed as pastor of the church. The Jpfficiating officer will be the Rev. Gilford Lyerly," secretary of the ^Lutheran Synod of Norh Caro lina, who lives in Salisbury. The Rev. Mr. Lyerly will also deliver :the seimoii for the cxicasion. - Sunday school win be held at llO am prior to this service. p-^A.t 12:30, a'picnic lunch will be iserved oh the church grounds. ;^llovfing . lunch, a service of Blessing. ;. w^ be held for the newly - j^eclfed .parsonage .beginn- ng at ^ pin. Prom 2:30 to 4:30 p .m. Bteisfcor.-and Mrs. 'Rhyne will j.iave "l^pen House'* at the pax- sonag^ipdatefd near^^e church. ^The^'iip^ -members served bnfW^^uilding Committee for the gl^nage: Barnes A. Foster, Jr., ^^fthinhan; ' .^s. ^ George Schfe,qe^kyi -Heh^ Hunt, Mrs. Jimmy^.^cBrlde -r-and Dempsey Shaya]^% ! - n " • T^^e-^^ublic'.is cordially invited to %t^d tlTeke services and 'Q^e^ House" at the pacsonage. <2 ^ ^"3 . • :..4 r.f.'. n j- -" j i cz w o I vr> u> X o a rs X Rev, Jack I. tflK-KevJ Jack'Bhynei'-itoly-Cross Lutheran Churck," '.jyiocksy^lle,. has resigned' as' pastor. He has accepted .a call.to St. Luke'snSalem l^itheran Parish, Route 5. Lincolnton, N. C.. affective June 6. Rev. Ryp^';s lasi sprvica at Holy Cixjss vyiUi ;be held •'on Sunday,'May 28. r ' L., Rev,. Rhyne came to .I^IpcksviHe vfrom St. Timothy I^uther-an; .Churchy' Hickory, N. C., in Aiigust,! 196S. \ In .addition to .his regqlar pastoral duties. Rev. Rhyne has been active in com'munity^aillPairs, I^is-;4-H 'act , ivities includ^.-being, -a .-'leadprMf I'the Midway ^mmunty' i^'H Club, and, a leader 'of the County Adult •Leaders' Council, and serving as a deJegale to the N. C. State Leaders' Conference, and to the National 4-H Forum, Washingtipn, D.* C." ^n Boy Scout wOrk,'Rev. Rihyne served'on the Dayie District Committe.e and as a Neighborhood Comjnissioner. .. In the Davie County Ministerial Association, Rev. Rhyne served as, Secietaiy-Ti'easurer, Vice-president and program chairman, co-chair man of the Radio Ministry Com-' mittee, supervisor of the Volunteer Ohapli'ancy Committee of, Davie Co. Hospital, and is presently ending his office as president of;the minis terial ; .association.' "., •) • ^ ^ • iRev. Rhyne is a native, of Lincoln County,'N. C., and-'a graduate, of 'Lenolr Rhyne College, Hickoi-y, N; C. and: tne Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Coliunibia, S. C. ije was; ordained in June, :i959.; ;Rev. ■Rhyne is married to the REV. JACK lUlYNE 1 former -Betty King of ,'Concord,^ N."C.,'who has taught school in the primary .grades • of' Woodealf, and'pwleem^,Schools/.. . .y'-. ; .1/• The Rhyne? have, thr^ children, ! Cb.oryl, a fpurth-grader; at Cooler m.^e School,, and Mark aged 6, an4 ••'Ljsa, aged 4. ' /.'We iove with joy in our'.htiarts and also sadness, because we deep-; -ly appreciate the opportunity wf Wave bad in our ministry . and in -working with the fine people in this community,'!: said the ■ Rev.'., iRbyne, "We will always hold .deap pur experiences arid/friendships' in Mpcksyille, and in pavie. County. ,■ .'. ■; ' "■■■'' ■ ■ . ■ '.I'"We will always be grateful for,, the prayerful concern, of the,com munity in pur behalf, three years ago wfien our daughters were ser-| .iously il/frpm a:-si|aka:,biL''-'', ; - ' r- w- ifL-j :NTERPRISE-RECORD CO. FUBUC libraryMoci^sviae. no Rev. J. Marion ppggs Holy Cross Lutheran '"' The ' Rev.'j.'Marion Bosgs .as-, f f sumed Ws duties as .pastor of Holy . l 'f 'Cros's Lutheran Church in Mocks- j I'ville, Sunday,' June 2. t:.--i.Rev. Boggs-is a-native-jof Kan- f t.napolis, and is married to the ^ ["former . Jang.' Coodman of • Salis- They Vihave.-two.,.children, , : Tammi, age .5; Md'Derek, rage 3. i received his'^rAr'B., degree drom f i ^noir n Rhy^e i College at ^Hickory 4 n ^d.!^is,--B;I^j>,_degr^,l^ .^hfi.r ' t|atherM ,.TheDl<>gi<;al Southern , : ^inary" at';Coiunibia, S.'C. ':' 'r rile has served as assistanf pa's- * ^r for Luther Memorial Lutheran - [Church in Blapksbury, Va-' and St.-^ ' tLhke Liitheran Church :at Colum-/ V Aja, S. -C. He: also, served the cbn--.[ ! ;gi'egati6n ' of St.. Marks'"Lutheran r Church in Mooresville . as. a sup ply pastor.-, , -.r : lil 1. MARION- BOGGS ENTERPRISE-RECORD fc. - u - 19 ON 'aTiy\s>io6w n 7 n ,7 ^.■.,,,..1-,^—.. .M. .— ■;■■.: 1 7. ,A*'>,-; , • I?* 'V <4 \» ' ■" '^ ^' - . , - - r * ij t, ,-^4,^ "* «<_« »*^.-&,U fc^"* ■• Holy Cross Lutheran Church To Observe 10th Anniversary The Holy Cross Lutheran Church will celebrate its tenthanniversary Sunday with a special program. Following the 11 a.m. service, a picnic lunch will be served. This be followed by aspecial program that will in*elude special music, the reading of the names of the charter members. A commemorative booklet will be given each one present. "Friends and neighbors are invited to come and join us in the celebration of this happy occasion", said a spokesman for the church. The history of the Holy CrossLutheran Church, located on_VS 601 South, began to emerge in the spring of 1958. The Rev. Charles R. Mc- Combs, pastor of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Rowan County, was sharing his ministry wit St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Davie County when he realized that a group of Lutherans living near Mocksville was interested' in ' establishing a mission here. As a result. S^inarian Boyce D. Whitener served as student pastor during the summer of 1959. The first service was held on June 7, 1959, at the National' Guard Armonory, with S3 persons present. During ' that summer 1959 the future church building site ,was selected on Hi^way 601, between Mocksville and. Cooleemee. The purchase price was $6,100. Final transaction was completed in April of 1960 with the North Carolina Synod providing $3,000. Beginning in the fall of 1959 and continuing through the winter months, the group held worship services in the aban doned Reformation (Cherry Hill) Lutheran Church. Students from the Lutheran Seminary at Columbia helped supply during that period. On June 1, 1960, the Rev. Boyce D. Whitener came here as Mission Developer. The official call to become pastor was extended on December 4, 1960, and became effective on January 1, 1961. Holy Cross Evangelical .■adopted as the name during October of 1960. On November 13, 1960, at 2 p.m. the. congregation was formerly organized with 72 adult members and 23 child mem bers. Dr. F. L. Conrad, North ^ Carolina Synod President, read the newly adopted constitution and declared the congregation formally organized. Groundbreaking for the first unit of the church was held June ' 25, 1961. Ihe opening and consecration of the building was conducted on January 21,1962. The cost of the building was approximately $50,000. A lot for the parsonage was giveh by Hubert Eaton and it was'-con structed in 1963 at a cost of $18,000. An air conditioning unit was installed in 1965 and was paid off in 1969. Considerable work has beendone to improve the cH^ch property. The wooded CTove beliind the church building has been graded and grassed. A recreation area is now under construction and wUl soon be completed. —. i/i O Qi ■y JO » 2-- <£. cL a> X Mrs. Rhyne flV&s. ]^tty King Rbyne, 38; Rt. 5, Lincolnton, died Tuesdayin Baptist Hospital in Winston- Salem. Funerar services will be ; conducted Thursday at 2:30 ^jn. at Trinity 'Lutheran Church. Graveside services will be at 6 (P.m. Thursday at Mount -Her- mon Lutheran Church Cemetery near Concord. Surviving are her husband, IRev. Jack Rhyne, pastor of Sa- len) and St. Lpke's Lutheran Churches; three .daughters, Cheryl EHzabeth Rhyne^ Lisa Antoinette Rhyne 'and Betty Susan (Rhyne, all of the home; one son, Mark Timothy Rhyne of; the home; parents, Mr. and ■Mrs. -Gilmer Rhoe King of Con cord; and one sister, Mrs. Linda Burris of Concord. Mr. Rhyne is a former pastor of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the family resided on Mocksville, Rt 4. • The services will he conduct ed by Rev. Jack Smith, Rev. Karl Dunn, Rev. Curtis Wise and Rev. Clarence Slfford.' Mrs. Rhyne attended Harris- burg High School in Harrisburg, iN. C., and graduated from Le- nolr Rhyne College with an A.B. degree in primary education. She taught echool in Columbia. S. C., Hickory, Woodleaf, N. C. . and Cooleemee, iNf. C. She had been teaching at Park Elemen tary School in 'Lincolnton for the past three and one-half years. She was a choir director and a member of Buffalo Shoals Home Demonstration Club. E A"te.T"^r i se. ..'CS ■a-' sp c# © k tn lu X o a rJ' X CJ leaves Holy Cross t-uineran Ufiurch Rev. J. Marion Boggs To Be Air Force Chaplaiti "Hie Rev. "J. Marion ^ggs, Pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran 'Church in Mocksville has . resigned in order to become a* Oiaplain in the United States : Air Force. He accepted the call to become pastor of Holy Cross in February of 1968. A graduate from A. L. Brown High School m Kannapolis, he received his A- B. D^ee from Lenoir Rhyne Collie in Hickory and received his B. D. D^ree from the . Lutheran Theological Seminary lat Columbia, S. C. His in- ; itemship was .served at Black-" fburg, Virginia, where he served [Bs Chaplain at V. p. i iUniversity and as Assistant •Pastor for Luther Memorial • tLuUieran Church. ' Since he has been a resident i iOf Davie County, he served as ; Secretary-Treasurer of the iDavie County Ministerial ; Association; he has served as i Chaplain Supervisor at the iDavie County Hospital; he ,-served on the Planning Board :-for Adult Basic Education in I Davie; he served as Vice- : President of the Davie C3iapter ' of the American Cancer ; Society; he served as a member of the Davie Soil Stewardship Committee and the Davie ; District Scout Committee. ; In the Lutheran Church he : has served as Secretary- Treasurer of the Rowan Lutheran Ministerial Association. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lutheran J. Marion Boggs Theological Seminary, I Columbia, S. C. . i Chaplain Boggs is being n appointed to the Air Force Chaplaincy with the rank of : Captain. His: first assignment ; will at Keesler Air Force ' Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. \ ENTERPRISE-RECORD 9 - U- (<tli DSVie Co. f Li ,.,,. i „-irarw y-f o/^ Cjre^iS.Rev. Garold CarterMinister To BeOrdained At HolyCross ChurchRev. Garold Carter will be ordained asthe new pastor ol Holy Cross LuthemChurch, Route 4, on Sunday. July 28th.The Rev. Mr. Carter, a native ofWellington, Kansas, arrived in DavieCounty and held his first service at HolyCross July 7.Son of .^bert L. and Izetta RuthPletnmons Carter, he atteended school inKansas and Colorado but dropped out aftera few days in the 9lh grade and joined theU. S. Marines. He served in the SouthPacific during World War II. He returnedto oviHan life for a short time after the warand attended an airlines training school inKansas City, Mo. He re-enlisted in theMarines just prior to the Korean conflictand remained on active duty until retiringin 1967.Upon retirement, Mr. Carter enteredEast Carolina University and graduatedwith an AB in English in 1971; enteredEvangelical Lutheran TheologicalSeminary, Columbus. Ohio, in the fall of1971 and graduated in June 1974 with aMaster of Divinity degree.While at airlines training school, he methis wife, the former Yvette iMcMillen ofAshland, Ohio. They have two children;Fliillip, 21. now attending the Ohio Institute of Technology where he is workingtoward a BS degree in ElectronicsEngineering Technology; and. Patricia,20. a student at Capital University. Bexley,Ohio, where she is majoring in speecheducation. She hopes to teach drama aftergraduation. Patricia is presently attending classes and working at ParkwayPlayhouse, a special theater and dramaclass under the direction of UNC-Greensboro.iVjOui^OV'iLLil,ENTERP??ISE.RcCO-D ^ ' >■ mm 'I Gerald l^ Wallal ^ ^ IS-".™" =r" • has 1 Qross Lutheran aurcVoE MocksviUe and willbegin his pastorate Sunday,l-'^^Mr.'V.WalUce is a 1964 Hifknrv At Lenoir Rnyne, u«.S'af/'memberoflheLuft^" ■-^hident Association, GermanClub and Intramural spo""'®*,. tutheran;. Churches m Ss IS'""pnlw^SC and served a years iornrerCaughmaa of \ CiLumbia, S. L^IfgERPRlSE^RECORD ^ro'.)6^Holy Cross LutheranChurch Gets NewlyOrdained MinisterHovrard Glenn Baker of Kannapoiiswill be ordained into the ministry of theLutheran Church in America on Sunilay,May 24. at a 4:00 p.m. Service 4?f Ordination and Holy Communion at theLutheran Church of the Epiphany InWinston-Salem. Following ordination,he will assume duties as pastor of HolyCross Lutheran Church in Mocksville.Baker is one of six North Caroliniansbeing ordained. Ail are collegegraduates and have completed four .years of study at the Lutheran*Theological Southern Seminary in-';Columbia, S. C. . 'The preacher at the service will beRev. H. George Anderson, Ph.D., iPresident of the Lutheran Theological ,Southern Seminary. Others par- jticipnting in the service will be BishopErnest L. Misenhelmer, the leader of the . ;N. C.Lutheran Synod; tte Rev. David L. ,Jtotin, Secretary of the N. C. Lutheran ^Synod; the Rev. George R. Whlttecar-, -D. D., and the Rev. F. L.Conrad, Sr., D.D., past presidents of the N. C. Lutheran'.^Synod; and the Rev. Paul L. Conrad,host pastor. .A member of Centergrove Lutheran^Church in Kannapoiis, Baker is agraduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College. Hewill receive his Master of Divinity"degree on May 22 from the LutheranTheological Southern Seminary. Duringthe third year of his seminary^. preparation, he completed an internship, at Advent Lutheran Church in NorthCharleston, S. C. _Following the service, a reception winbe held for the newly ordained pastors inthe fellowship hall of the LutheranChurch of the Epiphany..dyie bU.rUUllCUU.aoMocksvfflc, N. C. DAVIK COUNTY ENTERI'RISE RECORD, Thursday, April 28,1994 New Pastor Joins Holy Cross Church Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Mocksville has announced the ap pointment of Glynn Swaim Bell as ing the seminary, Bell Bell was a social worker for the Guilford County Department of So cial Services in Greensboro. Whileat seminary, Bell was given numerous field placements that gen erated pastoral growth and ministry. Holy Cross will be her first parish church. • "My love of liturgy and my com mitment to being a good worship leaderenable me to plan and facilitate worship that reaches the people of God in their varied needs and situa tions," she said. "I am reverent and enthusiastic, respectful and apprecia tive ofthctraditional while lieing open to the contemporary and welcoming to all who gather. "When preaching, my goal is for God's word to be proclaimed in a way that is understandable, theologically and doctrinally correct, and applicable to daily life and ministry." Bell's assignment to Holy Cross Lutheran Church will commence on Sunday. May 1. Bell and her husband, Bruce, will reside at the parsonage behind the church. Holy Cross is located on U.S. 601 south of Mocksville. Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m.. and worship ser vice begins at I0;30 a.m. each Sun day. Davie CouRty Public Library Mocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, T^iursday, J^nfe 30^ 1994^ Lutheran Minister Enjoying Davie County ; Ry Jeanne Hoiipe ! Davie County Enterprise-Record n She began herministry with a roar. Ordained on April 28, Glynn Bell's . furnilurearrivedinMocksviileon April ! 29. Bell began her duties as pastor of : Holy Cross Lutheran Church May I. She is one of the few female minis- ! lers to pastor achurch in Davie County ;and the first full-time pastor at Holy • Cross since the death of Pastor John Johnson two years ago. AfieratlendingseminaryinBerkley, Calif., she said she is happy to be back ;hOme in North Carolina. Growing up in rural Guilford • County, she graduated from the Uni- .versity of North Carolina at Greens- '.boro and worked with the Guilford ;Coijniy Social Services for 12 years. "I loved myjob," Bell said, but God lhad other plans. . ! "Islruggiedfortwoandahalfycars '.before I gave in and went to seminary." iBell studiedinBerkley because thejob marketforherhusband was good there. "We're a team ministry. He's my biggest fan. His sacrifices are as great as mine," she said. "Hecommuted five hours a day on public transportation to keep me in seminary." "traffic was horrendous in Califor nia. said Bell. Her intemship was 32 miles from where they lived, and the .commute could take anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours. ; -"She was concerned her husband iwould have trouble adjusting to life in a small town after living in Berkley and growing up in Balliniore. Md. n But after two weeks in Davie County, he was already complaining about Mocksville traffic, Bell said. "We love Mocksville," she said. Tlie Chamber of Commerce should sign me up as a spokesperson." - As soon as she has a chance to get settled. Bell .said she wants to become an active meinlrer of the community. "Before seminary, Iwasoneofthose professional volunteers," she said. Wliile in High Point, she served as president of the Association for Re tarded Citizens there and won the N.C. volunteer of the year award. She also encourages parishioners to volunteer. Bell has made a career of helping people. As a social worker, she saw people at their "best and worst." As a minister, she shares the high spots with peopleand cries and moums with them during the low spots. "1 have been amazed at how open the congregation has been. I have al ready had several in-depth counseling sessions," she said. "The congregation isaquality group of people. It's really a privilege and honor to be called to be their pastor," said Bell. She said she believes that often small churches are the ones that need the best pastors. "I think I was truly blessed that I was able to come back to North Caro lina," she said. Once a person completes seminary for the Lutheran ministry, he or she may end up serving wherever a pastor is needed. It's similar to the NBA draft. Bell said. They are all asked to list their geographical preferences, but there are no guarantees. Heronly complaint aboutscminary is that she often felt the program was for young males just out of college. Tlie Evangelical Lutheran Church ofAmericahas been ordaining women for more than 20 years. Bell said she was grateful for the women pioneers in the ministry. She hopes things are coming to a point where women are accepted for who they are and the gifts they bring - not always having to excel and prove they are better or as good as men. As a new minister, she said her ci ngregalion needs to be her toughest ci ilic to help her do a better job. Since she became pa.stor. HolyCross hos celebrated a birthday and had a c< ngregaiional pigpickin'.Thechurch u ill also be participating in Vacation Bible School July 27-30 with first B-iptist, First Presbyterian.First United Methodist and St. Francis Catholic churches at First United Methodist C hurch in Mocksville. "Tlie [lastors from other denomiiia- tions have been very welcoming," Bell said. Bell is happy tobebackhomeclosc to her family and has received a warm reception from her new church family. With 73 members in DavieCounty's only Lutheran church, she said there is a lot of potential for growth. Holy Cross Lutheran Church ser vices are conducted every Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:15 Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NO Glynn Bell; "1 have been amazed at how open the congregation has been." L OtT" s s)•^9j')S'tn^rt TI »S*/i)SSit'ivatu-i\?i?:»Tri^-J'rr*t:«:V;:i7r^^^^.>IfolyCros$Lu^ranQ)urch, 1913. ran Outstanding.Rf^gious Educators,PRro Spnitoy;;oi^^ • >^ j:Hpnorrf jWoe Child^^^unda^ ,■ivj; |^e.lO:|9'^!i,wpj;^ '; [Jenny.,and^AYi^i^^aU^jthbs^/flnyblVed^toe^^-f^'.i}Cbn^gation's C^ristiw^ ,t^ihmJimAniiermnaiKiI^C^^> :pibgjam,weie lecogni^:^^^ given ■ Adidt Sunday School teaclreiSi Becky: Vs.r:'!a"... .-vr..: .niVr;r»: .;Has'OREO'rSmdayBrown, Bt^Chaie^and Jim McBiide;iVacation;'Bible>XchTO^■ Alliroii^ andJeanYotlngTchunth li^ri^an AmI^il; ^ ^iiiiday'^bbrsui^^• (ibnts Jane Andorson. Harold ChafBnand Roii Waller.'Davie County PuWicUWaiVMockswltet Nv.Bttky Browmjdiairs tte ChristianEdi^ohCOT^tteel'^^. . Ato aaism ras^rCIynn.Bellwith'dtecMIii^'s s^on,^ honor-ees werepie^^ cookies as atoken of die cbn^;^onX ^piecia-tion. ,v ... " y, .O>Stsoo*<wzHIS73•o2fJ3moo>coaKUt DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Aug; 29,199$,' Plans Developing To Enlarge Church Facility At Holy Cross Lutheran Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Hwy. 601 just south ofMocksvilleisin the midst of a building campaign that -will enlarge the church facility and • prepare it for future growth. , Theappea1titIed"BuildingtoReach and Serve" under way will provide funds for a new narthex. roof, heating and coo^g systems and interior re design that will significantly enhance the church. The church has contracted John Fuller of Mocksville as its architect. Appeal Sunday will be heldon Sept. 1 beginning with a congregational breakfastfollowedbyworshipservices. The breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and visitors are welcome. Members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church near Mocksville ■jdisplay t-shirts arid the mission. Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NC Hu.acHE5-I VH&dAM-HftLV CrossmDavie County Public LibraryWocksvlile, NOMatthew Morris (left) and Janice Morris provide music for the Cindy Valliere, left, logo and banner designer, with Georgiaappeal at Holy Cross Lutheran. Riddle, appeal executive director. Holy Cross Observes Boy Scout Sunday^ . ... . r-1 . - /-« .,_.i i-«,.,i,i c.-^iiinvKiprnml forhiscijEdwin Owens and David McBrideservice as Scoutmaster and for hiscoHoly Cross Lutheran Church, 1913U.S. Highway 601 South, observedBoy Scout Sunday on Feb. 2.The congregation and the HolyCross Lutheran Men in Mission sponsor Boy Scout Troop No. 525. Troopmembers and their families and Scoutmastersoined the congregation to celebrate the 25th anniversary ofthe troopat worship and a covered dish meal.Before the worship service, JimMcBride, president of the Holy CrossLutheran Men in Mission, presented anew troop flag to current Scoutmaster.Appreciation was e.xpressed to RonaldWaller, the first Scoutmaster of Troop525, and to Troop Chairman TommyChaffin.Special recognition was given toJimmy Roberson for his many years ofn-Iribuiions to the Scouting program inDavie County.A special cake was designed anddecorated by Barbara McBride tohonorTroop 525. Photographs of the celebration were taken by Delane Bost.g s*f 5Qr DA VIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Feb. 6,1997 Boy Scout Troop 525 show off their new flag with scoutmasters and troop chairman. flsvie County Public Library Mockswlle, NC DA VIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, April 24,1997 Renovations To Begin At Holy Cross Church A service of ground breaking was held al Holy Cross Luihcran Chiircli, 1913 U.S. llwy. (>()! Soiilh, Mocks- ville, al llie worship service oil Sunday, April 20, to celcbrale ihe beginning of the consiniclion of a nanliex, a new A-franie roof, and oilier exiensive building renovations. Presiding al tlie sen'ice was the congregation's paslor, Ihe Rev. Olyiin Bell. The first shovel ofdin was tunied by Doris Ruby, whose laie husband. Gordon C. Ruby, served as chainnan of Ihe Long Range Planning Commil- lee, which researched ihe congregalion's needs, and Ihe Building ConuuiUec. The currenl Building Comiiiitlee Co-Chainnen, James Anderson and Anhur Bcich lumed the sccomi andAnnur ucicn luiiicu u.e sccuu.i a.iu Hum, Wendell Riddle and David McBride. All those pieseiit were then invited In padicipatc by taking a turn shovel- Brown, Kathleen Chal'fin, Tommy ing. Chartermeinbersofthecongrcga- Chaffin.Jiiii McBride, Judith McBride, lion who were pre.scrit were Rebecca lidilh Waller and Ronald Waller. , .. . r •■-■-v.ihitd.shovc!sofdirtand were followed Choif members prepare to lead the congregation In song at the groundbreaking byBuildingCommilteemembersbllcn " ^ a » »service. I Doris Ruby turns the first shovel as the Rev. Glynn Bell, Wendell Riddle, Arthur Beich and Jim Anderson watch. Becky and Brittany Bost take the shovel to show their support during the ground breaking service. Davie County Public Library Mocksvilie, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Nov. 20,1997 A service dedicating the new narthex at Holy Cross Lutheran Church was held Nov. 16. Holy Cross Holds Dedication Ceremony A service of dedication of the new narthex and rededicaiion of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church facility was held on Nov. 16. The Rev. Dr. Leonard Bolick, bishop ofthe North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, was the guest preacher and presiding minister. Bolick com mended the Holy Cross congregation on the extensive renovation project. Using the new stone wall behind the altar as a visual illustration, the bishopchallenged the members to use their gifts to share the gospel with others. The Rev. Boyce D. Whitcner, mis sion developer and first pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, was recog nized by Holy Cross pastor Glynn Bell and presented with a gift in honor - of his retirement. Whitener's last po- sidon was director of the Division for Outreach in Region9 ofELCA, where he was responsible for the develop ment and support of mission congre gations. Former pastor Howard Baker was also present, as were numerous friends, of the congregadon, former members of Holy Cross and Lutheran clergy fromRowanCounty. Arecepdonand dme of fellowship followed the ser vice. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is located at 1913 U.S. 601 S.. Mocks-' ville. I Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Nov. 20,1997, A new narthex was added recently at Holy Cross Church Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Dec. 10,1998 - Holy Cross Church Youth, Families Shop For Needy The members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church learn at an early age about the joys of helping persons in need. On Nov. 21. twenty-two Lutheran youth, parents and teachers purchased S500 worth of needed food items and delivered them to A Siorchou.sc for Jesus. Pastor Clynn Bell stated that she was impressed with the children s en thusiasm and the dedication of their prenis. "Our children didn't know that a surprise pi/7.a party would be held after we completed the project. They shopped and delivered the groceries simply to help others. It was heart- Holy Cross Lutheran youth and their families deliver goods to A Storehouse for Jesus. warming to see how proud and pleased eachchild was with the amount of food that his or her family had purchased to help feed the hungry." said Bell. Funding for this holiday project was provided through the Youth Sei^c! Program of Aid Association for Lutherans. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is lo cated at 1913 U.S. 601 S., Mocksville. m Joe Hennigan shops with his children Elizabeth and Mary Catherine. Oavie County Public Ubrary Mocksville, f\iQ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, March 16,2000 , ''19 rW..-.-,, ..A. r\J Pastor Glynn Bell (left) and Holy Cross Lutheran Church members after a shopping trip for A Storehouse for Jesus. Holy Cross Lutheran Shops For A Storehouse For Jesus On Feb. 19, some of ihc mem- Rev. Glynn Bell, shopped tor A obtain a S400 grant to help fill bers of Holy Cross Lutheran Storehouse For Jesus. empty shelves. Church, U.S. 601 South. Mocks- Tommy and Pat Chaftln eoordi- Mocksville Bi-Lo provided gift ville, along with their pastor, the nated with Lutheran Brotherhood to cerlificatcs and other help. D»i8 County Public Ubaa Mocksvm, NC DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, March 16,2000 Holy Cross 'The Way' Starts March 15 As part of their Lenten observance. Holy Cross Lutheran Church. 1913 U.S.601 South, will offer a five-week series on "The Way." The Rev. Clarence Sifford Jr. will be the guest preacher on Wednesday, March 15. at 7:30 p.m. His topic will be "Humiliation on the Way." Sifford is the pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Salisbury. He is a graduate of Lehoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, and the Lutheran Theologi cal Southern Seminary, Columbia. S.C. Sifford previously served New Jerusa lem Lutheran Church. Lexington; Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church. Concord; and Bethphage Lutheran Church, Lincolnton. Sifford is the dean of the Cenual Conference of the N.C. Synod of the Central'Conference of the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has served on many de- non linational and community commit tees and boards, including the Out reach Committee of the N.C. Synod. On Wednesday March 22, the guest preacher at Holy Cross will be the Rev. Carroll Robinson, pastor of Lebanon Lutheran Church, Cleveland. His theme will be "Destination on the Way." The community is invited to attend all of the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday ser vices through April 12. v/t O 0«i8 County Public^raiV Mockswlle. Nv/ DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, March 23,2000 Carroll Robinson To Speak At Holy Cross Lutheran The Rev. Carroll Robinson, pastor of Lebanon Lutheran Church, Cleve land, N.C., will be the guest preacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1913 U.S. 601S., on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. His sermon theme will be "Destina tion on the Way." This is the .second of a five-part Lenten series on The WAY to the Cross and Easter. After graduating from Lenoir- Rhy ne College and the Lutheran Theo logical Southern Seminary, Robinson's first parish was Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reidsville. He has also served Ascension Lutheran Church, Wilson; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas, N.C.; Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Dallas; and Salem Lutheran Church, Salisbury. His hobbies arc tennis, landscap ing, and animals - especially cows. Robinson isthesecondoffiveguest pastors who will preach at Holy Cross' Wednesday Lenten worship services. On Wednesday, March 29, the Rev. Mark Reed, pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church, Salisbury, will preach at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to all services. V Q) > •A O Sb O V is —^ 0«)i8 County iS DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, March 30,2000 - Holy Cross To Honor Organist Holy Cross Lutheran Church will honor its longtime organist, Margaret Lesser, with a reception prior to Sunday's 10:30 am. worship service April 2. Lesser began her music career in her native Grand Island, N.Y., in the early 1920s. She recalls that although their town had street cars, one did not run near her house so she had to roller skate to her piano teacher's studio. Shortly after World War U, she began working as an office manager in one of the local mills. She met and married Hank Lesser, now deceased. After retiring, the couple of^en vis ited friends in Florida. They traveled through Mocksville during these ex cursions and were drawn to its small town friendliness. In the early 1970s, they decided to make Mocksville their home. Having grown up in the Lutheran faith, the Lessers sought out the only Lutheran church in Davie County - Holy Cross. They became involved in all aspects of church life and Mrs. Lesser became thechurch pianist. With the purchase of an organ, she became Holy Cross' first organist She has de voted almost 25 years of her life to the music ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. "I had a wonderful, wonderful time playing and I enjoyed every minute of it," Lesser said. She went on to say that she does not miss it though because she can now sit back and enjoy the service in quiet contemplation. In keeping with her generous nature she also commented, "There are other people who should be honored, not just me." The Rev. Glynn Bell is the pastorof Holy Cross Lutheran Church located at U.S. 601 South in Mocksville. Oavle County Public Library l\ilocksvf}!«, NO ^lo CXoiyrc/^5 / eV yc\A//-l—t. Ih Ct'1d> ss))O ;o ^oIN i.cQeiooueiuV3HHojOl.UHZu><0uw1QHoly Cross Lutheran Church Lenten Series ContinuesOn WednClesday, March 29, Ihemembers of Holy Cross LutheranChurch scheduled (he Rev. MarkReed at 7:30 p.m. to speak on thetheme "Confrontation on the Way."Reed is a graduate of the LutheranTheological Southern Seminary inolumbia, S.C. and pastor of BethelLutheran Church in Salisbury. Afterhe graduated from Lenoir-RhyneCollege in hickory, he was employedby the Boy Scouts of America. Hethen served as the Lay Associate atFriendship Lutheran Church in Tay-orsville.Reed is married and is the fatherof three children. He enjoys gardening and refinishing antiques.The public is invited to the remaining services in the Wednesdayevening Lenten series through April12.The Rev. Ralph Kraft, pastor ofCalvary Lutheran Church, Spencer,will be (he guest preacher on April5, and the Rev. Bill Batterman ofGloria Dei Lutheran Church, Salisbury, will preach on April 12. DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Jan. 3,2002 -: Davie County Public Ubrary Mocksville, NC Robert and Laura Kasting with sons Andrew and Joshua. New Holy Cross Pastor To Be Ordained Jan. 12 After about a year and a half. Holy Cross Lutheran Church will' be getting a new pastor to lead its congregation - Robert "Bob" Kasting. Kasting was born March 12,1962 in Buffalo, N. Y. He graduated in 1981 from Norlhport High School on Long Island. He moved to Waxhaw. and graduated from Johnson and Wales University in 1988. He had earned u bachelor's degree in business administration from Montreat College. Kasting worked for about IS years in the food service business, with Mariott and other restaurants. He and wife Laura also oper ated a restaurant in Monroe. Married for 12 years, they have two children, Andrew, 9. and Joshua, 1 month. Kasting enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, camp ing and sports. He said he is looking forward to serving Holy Cross and work ing in the community. "Before seminary, as a chef, 1 fed bodies. Now, with "Cod's help, I'll feed souls with spiritual food." Kasting will be ordained and installed as pastor of Holy Cross on Saturday. Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at the church, U.S. 601 south. Mocks ville. A reception will follow the service. David County Putonu Mocksville, NC ffocksme,Ubraiy C4 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 n V • J..?.'i Holy Cross Lutheran is celebrating its 50th year Sunday.Dr. Boyce Whitener, Pastor Conrad and Glenn Travis take part in the original groundbreaking. Holy Cross Lutheran Celebrating 50th Year On Sunday Holy Cross Lutheran Church will mailc a milestone in its history when it celebrates its 50th anniversary Siuiday. Oct. 17 with a special service at 4 pjn. followed by dinner at 5. Ail former and ctirreni members, friends and the community are invited. This is a celebration we have been planning for the last year. We hope that all former members and their families will be able to celebrate this event with us." said Jane Anderson, president. Lutheran Church Women. Holy Cross's first pastor, the Rev. Boyce D. Whitener. will deliver the message. The history of Holy Cross, at 1913 US 601 S., Mocksville. began to emerge in the spring of I958.The Rev. Charles R. McCombs. pastor of Bethel Lutheran Church in Rowan County, was ministering to the congregant at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in the Davie .Academy area when he realized that a group of Lutherans living near Mocksville was interested in establishing a mission here. As a result. Seminarian Boyce D. Whitener was appointed as student pastor during the summer of 1959. The first service was held on June 7. 1959, at the National Guard Armory in Mocksville with 33 members present. As the summer progressed, the permanent church building site was selected. The purchase price of the [and was $6,100 with the North Carolina Synod providing an additional $3000. Beginning in the fall of 1959 and continuing through the winter months, the group held services at the abandoned Reformation (Cherry Hill) Lutheran Church. Pastoral services were provided by students from the Lutheran Seminary at Columbia, S.C. I On June 1. I960. Whitener, now a fully ordained minister, came to Holy Cross as its mission developer. His official call to become the church's minister was extended on Dec. 4, I960, and became effective on Jan. 1,1961. Holy Cross Lutheran Church was officially adopted as the name during October of 1960. On Nov. 13, I960, at 2 p.m. the congregation was formally organized with 72 adult membersand 23 child members. Dr. F.L. Conrad, North Carolina Synod President, read the newly adopted constitution and declared the congregation formally organized. .Groundbreaking for the church building was held June 25. 1961. The opening and consecration of the building was conducted on Jan. 21, 1962. The cost of the building was approximately $50,(XK). A lot for the parsonage was The Holy Cross sarictuary after a renovation. donated by Hubert Eaton.-The panonage was constructed in 1963 at a cost of $18,000. It was sold in 2007. . The original church building was remodeled in 1997 at a cost of $75j000. A new roof. terrazzo tile flooring, and stone work in the sanctuary were just a few of the changes made in this major renovation. ,The church began its association with the Boy Scouts ofAmerica in the early 1970s by sponsoring Boy Scout Troop 525. Holy Cross is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Rev. Susan. Bame conducts regular Sunday services at 8:30 am. U i C-^d'h'r-!)<^'i 2+ ^^to^Publte uefao Stocksville, NO DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 Center Methodist . Homecoming Sunday Center United Methodist A covered dish lunch will Church will celebrate home- follow the 11 a.m. worship ser- coming on Sunday, Oct. 17 vice. The church is at 1857 US with the Rev. Don Routh as 64 W., Mocksville. special guest. - U HolS C'HoSSDAVIE county enterprise record, Thursday, Sept. 7,2017 -11Holy Cross To DedicateCommunion Ware InMemory Of Edith WallerSunday, Sept. 10, has been named "Music Sunday" atHoly Cross Lutheran Church in Mocksville.In lieu of a sermon, the Rev. Dr. David P. Nelson, in-pastor, will offer his-torical comments about the. hymns that the congregation: will sing during this time. Thenewly-purchased brass com-iMH' ^He munion ware will be dedicat-aHI- * Vi , ed to the memory of the lateW Edith Waller. Mrs. Waller was'■ ^ the first pianist at Holy Cross^nd played there from 1959-1990. She majored in music at• ' '' Elon and elementary educa-vVV tion at Catawba. She taught inIB ^ " Spencer, Woodleaf, and Cool-fa eemee elementary schools for26 years. She loved teachingfirst graders.All are invited to attend this worship service at 9 a.m.The church is at 1913 US 601 South. (lv\uacHe.s-XuL-rntaf\t^-\AouV CtiossDAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Sept. 14,2017 1 if/' -% .SHolyCrossDayHoly Cross Lutheran Church is hosting its second annual community event. Holy CrossDay, on Saturday, Sept.16, from noon-4 p.m. The church is at 1913 U S 601 8., Mocksville.Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the bounce houses, yard games, and free hotdogs,soda and chips. The event is the recipient of a Peeler/Casey grant from the N.C. LutheranSynod, as well as a Thrivent Action Team grant.PvitjWCssv. * HolN C(l65$Kelly Moore NewPastor At Holy CrossThe Rev. Kelly Moore was installed as pastor at HolyCross Lutheran Church in Mocksville on May 6 at the 9a.m. worship service with Holy Communion, conducted bythe Rev. Andrew Miller, Dean of Conference 9 of the NorthCarolina Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.Also participating were the Rev. David Guthrie, president of the Provincial Elders Conference of the MoravianChurch jn_America, Carole Demmy, congregation president, and Joseph Valliere, congregation vice president andchair of the call committee. Following the installation, abioinch was held to honor Pastor Moore.Moore was born in eastern Canada and raised in western Canada. Upon graduating from the University of Le-thbridge with a major in music education, she moved toBethlehem, Pa., to attend Moravian Theological Seminaryto pursue her calling to be an ordained pastor in the Moravian Church. It was there that she met her husband, theRev. Joe Moore.She was ordained in July 1998 and consecrated a Presbyter along with Joe in 2004. Together they served inco-pastorates in Southern New Jersey, Mayodan, StoneMountain, Ga., and most recently at Fries Memorial Moravian Church.She has always enjoyed being a pastor and serving theMoravian Church. She is also blessed to be the chair of theLutheran (ELCA) Moravian Church Coordinating Committee that helps foster continued relationships and journeys to full Communion. She is also one of the convenersof the Moravian Church's Mental Health Round Table, agroup that seeks ways to educate others on mental healthand help end the stigma against it.Pastors Kelly and Joe have a 12-year-old son, Zachary,and a dog, Amos. When not doing pastoral work, she enjoys knitting, sewing, coloring and being with her family.14 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, May 10,2018wm■mThe Rev. Kelly Moore is installed as the newpastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Wols Caoss%a)%%5^%12 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Nov. 11,2021Holy Cross celebrating anniversary on SundayOn Nov. 14, Holy CrossLutheran Church will celebrate the 60+1 anniversaryof the congregation at 1913US 601 S., Mocksville. Dueto COVID-19 restrictions,an anniversary celebrationwas not held last year.The Rev. Kelly H. Moore,pastor, will share leadingthe 60+1 Anniversary Worship Service with the Rev.Dr. Tim Smith. Bishop ofthe North Carolina Synodof the Evangelical LutheranChurch in America. At the9 a.m. service. Smith willpreach and assist with thedistribution of Holy Communion.Smith is a graduate ofUNC-Chapei Hill (M.A.),Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary (MX)iv.), and DrewUniversity (D. Min.). Hisministry encompasses supervising 22 full-year seminary interns, serving as campus pastor at AppalachianState University, and beinga featured preacher for Day1 radio broadcast (formerlyThe Protestant Hour).After serving severalcongregations. Smith waselected Bishop of the NorthCarolina Synod in 2015. Hewas re-elected for a second term in 2021. Smithand his wife, Wendy, havethree children: Matthew(Keri), Isaaac (Lauren), andRuth (Tommy). They enjoyspending as much time aspossible with their grandchildren.In the late 1950s, a groupof Lutherans living nearMocksville was interestedin establishing a missionhere. Cottage meetings wereheld and Dr. F.L. Conrad,president of the N.C. Synod,was contacted.On Jan. 11,1959, a meeting was held at the RotaryHut in Mocksville to discussplans for a church. As a result, the Synod called Seminarian Boyce D. Whitenerto work in Mocksville fromJune-August of 1959.In the fall of 1959. it became necessary for the littlegroup to find some otherplace for their services.The group moved to the oldabandoned Cherry Hill Lutheran Church, off US 601South of Mocksville. Thebuilding came with no conveniences such as plumbingor heating. During the falland winter months of 1959-1960, regular services wereheld. Students from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary preached.Choir rehearsals were heldat the home of Edith Waller,pianist.On June 1, 1960, exactlyone year from the time thegroup started meeting, theRev. Boyce D. Whitenerwas called by the Board ofthe American Missions asMission Developer. In October, 1960 the group metand unanimously adoptedthe name Holy Cross Lutheran Church. This namewas selected because it waseasy to remember and atthat time there was no otherchurch in the Synod by thatname.On Nov. 13, 1960 at 2p.m. the congregation wasformally organized with 72adult charter members and23 child members. The official call to become pastorwas extended to the Rev.Whitener on Dec. 4, 1960,to become effective on Jan.1,1961.Original members whoare still members at HolyCross; Harold Chaffin,Tommy Chaffin, BeckyBrown, Jim McBride, RonWaller and Cynthia Sain(child member at that time).Tommy and Patricia WardChaffin were the first couplemarried at Holy Cross onthe April 14, 1962.Through the succeedingyears. Holy Cross has beenserved by 13 called pastors.Many national, state, andcommunity agencies andorganizations have benefit-ted from this congregation.From meals, clothing, andhousehold items for thoseless fortunate, disaster relief after tornadoes or hurricanes, participation in corn-Rev. Dr. Tim Smithmunity events, to supportof missionaries around theworld, Holy Cross continues to be God's presence inthe world. Gonni'V.-' !u>rous!v 'vn: pi y^- SnjgS J ..T?^ Carole Demmy, Clara Rucker, Ctndy Vailiere, Jennifer and Lilly Simmons, Allie Rucker, Cynthia Sain and Brad Rucker with food and items to be donated by the Holy Cross Youth. Because so many folks are in need of food, personal care and cleaning products, the youth and advisors at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Mocksville decided to reach out into the community. Thanks to a $250 gift card from the Thrivent Action Team, as well as several hundred dollars more from the congregation's members, Holy Cross youth were paired with an adult to shop for items needed by several local food pantries. To benefit from this activity are: A Storehouse for Jesus, Ascension Episcopal Food Pantry, and the Cooleemee Community Food Pantry. Each of the pantries gave us a list of what was needed so the shoppers each .knew what to purchase. With the $500, more than 450 items were purchased, and more than 100 other items were donated by Holy Cross individuals. i n (:• 11?" Holy Cross youth and advisors visiting A Storehouse for Jesus include, from left: front - Clara Rucker, Brad Rucker; back - Allie Rucker, Michelle Rucker, Cynthia Sain, Carole Demmy, and Cindy Vailiere. As a learning part of the - , , ..., , , in health care, clothing, protect, the youth and other j j-. t . , '' . and food distribution. Later shoppers were given a tour . ^ r f T m the month, tours of theor A Storehouse tor Jesus. ^ . Cooleemee and Ascension They were able to see where the ministry serves pantries will be given. Shoppers were Brad Rucker, Clara Rucker, Allie Rucker, Lilly Simmons, Jennifer Simmons, Cynthia Sain, Cindy Vailiere and Carole Demmy. F d CitOSS)))DAVIE COUNTY ENTERl'RlSli: RECORD,Thursday, Sept. IS,2022 - HllMissionary to speak at Holy Cross on SundayThe Rev. Stephen Dealwill speak at the 10 a.m.worship service on Sunday,Sept. 18 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1913 US601 S.,Mocksville..He will provide a specialchildren's message in addition to the sermon. Theservice will be followed bybrunch.Deal has been a missionary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA) for more than 25years. From 1992-2002.he served on the pastoralteam of the Iglesia Lutera-na Agustina de Guatemala(ILAG) whose faith communities today are concentrated in indigenous villagesin the "Q'eqchi half moon"region of Guatemala.In 2003, he moved withhis family to Costa Rica toserve as Regional Representative for ELCA GlobalMission with missionary responsibilities in Costa Rica.El Salvador, Guatemala,Honduras and Nicaragua.He facilitated relationshipsof mutual accompanimentbetween ELCA companion churches in the regionand ELCA synods, congregations and members interested in supporting andlearning from the modelof holistic mission whichhas been embraced by theCentral American Lutheranchurches.Since 2014. he has beeninvolved with ELCA's AM-MPARO strategy Uutp://www.eica .org/ammparo).helping ELCA membersunderstand the root causesbehind the massive exodusof children, youth and families from Central America,then building a network ofrelationships with Lutheranchurches and ecumenicalpartners in the NorthernTriangle of Central Americaand Mexico who are "welcoming the sojourner" anddefending the rights anddignity of migrants and refugees.Since September 2020, hehas been expanding ELCA'sestablished network of AM-MPARO companions toother parts of Latin Americawhere Lutheran churches inCostaRica. Colombia. Peru.Chile and Argentina are alsoengaged in migrant ministry with migrants and refugees fleeing tlie protractedsocio-political upheaval inplaces like Venezuela andHaiti.Prior to serving as anELCA missionary. Deallived and worked for 14years in Washington, DCwhere he was a memberof Luther Place Memorial Church. He was bom inHickory, and holds an undergraduate degree fromLenoir-Rhyne UniversityMissionaries the Rev.Stephen Deal and wifeMaria will be at HolyCross Lutheran Churchon Sunday.and a graduate degree fromthe University of Michigan.He was ordained in the Au-guslinian Lutheran Churchof Guatemala.He is married to Marta Julia Giron Rodas. also undercall as an ELC.-^ missionary,who is active in women'sministry of the Iglesia Lut-erana Costarricense (ILCO)in Costa Rica.If you have interest inwhat is happening in Central America, join HolyCross members on Sept. 18. ))Chrismonsdepictthe lifeof ChristBy Carole DetiunyHoly Cross LutheranChrismons are the goldand white Christmas treeornaments depicting the lifeof Christ and other religioussymbols,oo Chrismons originated in1957 and were first madefor use on the. Christmastree at Ascension LutheranChurch in Danville, Va.They were designed andcreated by Frances KippsSpencer, a member of thatcongregation.All of the designs havebeen used by the followersof Jesus for 2,000 years andare the heritage of all Christians of all denominations.Many churches have treescovered vvith Chrismons,whose gold and while colors symbolize the purity andDAVIE COUNTY ENTERl^RISE RlilCORD,Thursday, Dec. :,i,2022 - 9Church helpingfolks stay warmA Chrismon and the Chrismon Tree at Holy Cross Lutheran south of Mocksville.majesty of Jesus. Gold andwhite are also the liturgical colors of the Christmasseason, while the tree itselfsymbolizes the eternal lifethat Jesus provides.Holy Cross LutheranChurch, 1913 US 601 S.,Mocksviile, has a Chrismon tree displayed in thesanctuary. These ornamentswere made by members ofthe congregation over thelast several decades and arehung on the Christmas treeevery year. With its whitelights and Chrismon oma-ments, the tree is a real storyof the life of Jesus Christ.The Christmas Eve worship service will be at 7 p.m.on Saturday, Dec. 24. Thiswill be a service of scripture reading, carols, andHoly Communion. Prior toworship, from 5-6:30 p.m.,folks can be photographedin front of a beautiful fireplace backdrop. This freephoto will be sent to theindividuals digitally. Worship on Christmas Day willbe at 9 a.m. and will includescripture, prayers, and carols. All are welcome.By Carole DemrnyHoly Cross LutheranHoly Cross LutheranChurch has been busy thisfall with gathering itemsand making blankets.Over the last few months,members of the congregation have put together 20purses including personalcare items for Our DailyBread food pantry at Churchof the Ascension Episcopal Church on Fork-BixbyRoad.For "'Socktober", 227 pairof new socks were given tothe clients at the City vvithDwellings in Winston-Salem, a resource for folksstruggling with homeless-ness.To benefit Ukraine refugees, 20 personal care packages were taken to Augs-burc Lutheran Church, agathering site for such itemsin Winston. From there themany boxes will be sent tohelp those in need.For Christmas. HolyCross members put together50 gift bags containing ablanket, a pair of non-skidsocks, and lotion. Thesewere taken to the Mocksviile Senior Living Centerfor presentation to the residents there.The Big Brothers andBig Sisters organizationalso benefited by receiving18 blankets for their youngpeople.Much of the cost for theprojects were covered byThrivent Action Cards.The congregation is planning to do projects all yearlong, rather than only atChristmas, since the needsare great throughout theyear.j^ocKsvWe, (lhu.R-C\\E.S - Lu.T H C R053))Church recognizes Importance,work of Davie's Boy ScoutsDAVIE COUNTY ENTERI'RISE RECORD, Thursday, Feb. 2,2023 - 5Over the last severalmonths. Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been planning to replace the parkinglot barriers that keep vehicles off the grass.Boy Scout Troop 575,based at Mocksville FirstBaptist Church, was willingto install the barriers. One ofthe Scouts, Evan Hendrix,was looking for a project forhis Eagle Scout award.Scoutmaster Jason Lawrence agreed to work withHoly Cross to complete thisproject. Jason and Ryan Os-bome, assistant Scoutmaster, came to "scout" the areato see what supplies neededto be obtained.Evan had to create theplan which he presented tothe Uwharrie Council forapproval. Not only did he.present the supplies needed,but he had to include thehelp required to completethe project.Several of the young menin the Scout troop were recruited to assist in tlie placement of the barriers. Thechurch bought the posts,which would be placedhorizontally at each parkingspace. The necessary rebarwas donated and the laborwas provided by Troop 575.Holy Cross, 1913 USHwy 601 south of Mocksville, welcomed the Scoutmasters and Evan to worship on Sunday, Jan. 29.They were introduced to thecongregation. Worship wasfollowed by the presenting of the. flag, the Pledgeof Allegiance, and a Scoutprayer.Members of the congregation who were involved inScouting in the past were invited to come forward. Theyalso participated in sayingthe Scout Oath. Presenting the flag was Ed Dem-my, congregation member,joined by Herb Abendroth,Jim McBride, Tommy Chaf-fin and Bill Sain.Eagle Scout candidateEvan Hendrix is a senior atDavie High School and ismoving on to DDCC in thefall."Holy Cross LutheranChurch is extremely thankful for the work that theseyoung men did and for theblessing that they are to Da-vie County," said member,Carole Demmy.Boy Scouts are recognized during the Sunday service at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Clv\uua.cv\6S - H•DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Jmie 22,2023 -114%'AnHoly Cross LutheranChurch is a Christ-centeredcongregation sharing God'slove by reaching out to others.The youth are strivingto show an understandingof that mission statement.They recently paired withan adult and shopped forgroceries to be given tospent time shopping at aioA Storehouse for Jesus"and "Our Daily Bread"food pantries.At this time of year,when school is out andstudents are not receiving breakfast and lunch atschool, the need for food atfood banks is critical.Many of the children inthe area are not sure if therewill be food on the table atmeal time. That's why theyouth decided to lead thisfood drive.- Individuals at HolyCross, 1913 US 601 S., donated items of food at thechurch. The men's group,along with other members,donated money to help withthe purchase of food items,personal care items, andcleaning products.A Thrivent Action Teamcard in the amount of $250was acquired. All thesesources allowed the youthto donate approximately550 items.Following the shopping,unpacking, and sorting, thegroup was treated to a pizzalunch at the church.*I / 'Holy Cross Lutheran youth with some of thefood they collected for local food pantries. ~ Lu.TMeR.AM' CiR-oss)))DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, Aug. 17,2023 -11-Q<z>ooa.'-^"o^ C-"6.Filled bookbags for all grade levels will be available at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Saturday, Aug. 26.Holy Cross givingaway bookbagsHoly Cross LutheranChurch is giving awaybookbags filled with supplies to students in the area.If your child needs abookbag, please come bythe church on Saturday,Aug. 26 beginning at 11a.m. Bookbags will beavailable for grades K-12,as the supply lasts. Parents/guardians should bring theirto the church parking lotand drive tlirough to pick upa bookbag."We want every child tohave the supplies they needto begin a positive newschool year," said CynthiaSain. "We wish all students,teachers, and staff in ourcounty an exciting, safe,and meaningful school yearwith lots of learning takingplace."Holy Cross is at 1913 US601 S. in Mocksville. _0Chu is-Lutheran-Holy Cross )10 - DAVIE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RECORD, Thursday, March 13,2025)New minister joins Hoiy CrossThe Rev. Dr. Stacey L.Brady has been installedas the new pastor at HolyCross Lutheran Church.She was installed onFeb. 23.The Revs. JenniferGinn and Sue Lynn Whitewere assisting pastors forthe installation, and theRev. Daniel Joyner Miller,senior pastor of St. John'sLutheran Church in Salisbury, delivered the sermon.Installation pastor wasRev. Ethan Overcash, deanof the Yadkinville Conference.Brady is a resident ofMocksville and is gratefulto serve among the people at Holy Cross. Her joyin ministry is journeyingalongside God^s peopleand inviting them to hndGod in the everyday oftheir lives.On her best days, sheembraces life with joy andexuberance. On other days,she hangs out with her dogand reads.Holy Cross is a body ofChrist committed to lovingGod, loving each other.and loving their neighbors.With a commitment to social outreach ministry, it isa welcoming congregationto all seeking to know Godbetter through a relationship with Christ Jesus.The ELCA congregation is at 1913 US 601 S.Worship is every Sunday at9 a.m. Visitors are alwayswelcome.The church missionstatement declares: "HolyCross Lutheran Church is aChrist-centered congregation sharing God's love byreaching out to others."PASTORHOlYtT9BRADY1The Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Brady is welcomed as pastor at Holy Gross Lutheran.DAVIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYMOCKSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA