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Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered family of faith gathered for worship, spiritual growth, and service to our Lord. We are located in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, in the tri-state region of Sioux City, Iowa. Members also come from the nearby South Dakota communities of North Sioux City, McCook Lake, Jefferson, and Elk Point, as well as from Iowa and Nebraska.  Holy Cross is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Holy Cross is a growing congregation, founded as a new mission in 1995 as part of the newly established master-planned community of Dakota Dunes.  The first phase of our building, now the Educational Wing and Fellowship Hall, was constructed in 1998.  Attendance has more than doubled since 2003, and in 2007 we rejoiced to dedicate a beautiful new Sanctuary to the glory of God.  We pray this visit to Holy Cross via the internet is a blessing for you, and invite you to visit us soon in Dakota Dunes and consider becoming part of the Holy Cross family of faith.  You are always welcome in this house of God.
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SOUP SUPPER NOVEMBER 23—The annual Soup Supper fundraiser for Holy Cross Preschool will be held on Sunday, November 23 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Holy Cross. Tickets are: Adults–$5; Children 4-12–$3; Under 4–Free.  Proceeds are used to purchase playground equipment, educational toys, books, and games.  Donations of soup and desserts needed—please sign up in the Gathering Room.  Contact Daniell Bargstadt (422-1366) for more information.  Come enjoy the warm soups, tasty desserts, and wonderful company!

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE—Bring your family and holiday guests to celebrate the real reason for the Thanksgiving holiday at our Community Thanksgiving Eve Service at Holy Cross on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00pm.Right-Click on the filename below to download this image and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As"




CHURCH DECORATING NOVEMBER 30—We will be decorating the church for Christmas on Sunday, November 30 beginning at 4:00pm.  We will have a light dinner of soup, appetizers and dessert.  If you are able to attend please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

ADVENT SERVICES BEGIN DECEMBER 3—The theme for this year’s Advent services is “The Three Wise Women of Christmas: Mary, Elizabeth, Anna.”  Advent services are on Wednesdays at 7:00pm, December 3, 10 & 17.  Bring your family to meditate on the real “reason for the season”!

AMBER HUDELSON BENEFIT DINNER—Amber is a 12 year-old girl from Elk Point who has been fighting cancer since January, 2008.  A benefit dinner will be held for her on Saturday, December 6, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the Jefferson Community Center in Jefferson.  Holy Cross, in conjunction with Thrivent, is one of the sponsors helping with this dinner.  Tickets:  Adults—$13; Children 4-12—$6; 3 and Under—Free.  Please contact Ryan or Angela Dial for tickets or to volunteer your services.  (605-422-2096).
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER—All women of Holy Cross are invited to our annual Women’s Christmas Dinner, Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00pm at Dakota Dunes Country Club.  The cost of the meal, which includes tax and gratuity, is $12.20.  Our freewill offering will go towards buying cookie dough for the Women and Children’s Center of Jackson Recovery.  Please RSVP by November 26 to Betty Gunderson (235-1551); or Ginny Peterson (232-3287).

SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS ON THE CHURCH YEAR—Have you ever wondered about the origin, meaning and significance of the “church year”?  In The Year of the Lord’s Favor, we will use a new church year calendar from Concordia Publishing House to explore such questions as how this system of celebrations and readings was established, what the annual cycle of these seasons means, why certain colors and symbols are used for the seasons and what they signify.  Join in Sundays at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall as we explore The Year of the Lord’s Favor.

NO MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR REMAINDER OF 2008—There will be no Midweek Bible Study the remainder of 2008 due to Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s.  We will resume our study of Christian Decision Making on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.

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