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FALL KICK OFF Sun., Sept. 8, will be a
big day at La Casa de
Cristo as we kick off
our fall season with a
new worship series and
a morning of games,
music, food, and fun on
our campus. Worship at
all services will focus on The Family of
God, a series that celebrates our world-
wide Christian family. Each week we’ll
look at a different branch of the Christian
faith and how we are all brothers and
sisters in God’s church. See below for
highlights of the morning.
ADULT EDUCATION Online registration available now!
You’ll have many
opportunities to learn
and grow through Adult
Education starting in
September, including
Sunday mornings,
weekday mornings and
evenings, and special
events. Check the
brochure you received
by mail or read all about it at
lacasadecristo.com/adulteducation.
ATTENTION USHERS And those who want to be!
If you currently serve as an usher, it’s
time for your annual emergency training.
You must attend this all-important
training every year. Please sign up at
lacasadecristo.com/registrations for one
of the following sessions: Sun., Sept. 15
or Sun., Oct. 6, 9:15 or 10:30 am, in
Room 307.
If you are interested in serving our
congregation as an usher, please sign up
and attend this training. There’s always
room for more!
SAVE A LIFE! Sun., Sept. 22, 7:30 am-
12:30 pm, Room 307,
the American Red Cross
will be on campus for our
next blood drive. Sign up
at the Ministry Center on
Sunday or online at redcrossblood.org.
Appointment times are going fast—more
than 40 filled so far—so don’t wait. Go
to lacasadecristo.com/blooddrive for
instructions on how to sign up and how
to set up your online profile. You’ll also
find helpful information on how to have a
safe and healthy blood donation!
OPERATION BIBLE All 3rd graders may attend the Operation
Bible class on Sun., Sept. 8, noon
(includes lunch). Students will discover
that God’s Word is alive as they learn
what’s in the Bible and how to use it. We
ask that students be accompanied by at
least one parent. Upon completion of the
class, students will receive their own
Bible at a worship service on Sun., Sept.
15, noon, in the Sanctuary. Details and
registration at LaCasaFamily.com/
operationbible.
ANTICIPATING SURGERY Sheila Kohl (9/5)
Cliff Payson (9/19)
RECUPERATING Milt Hallett Peggy Redifer
Sue Roller Grant Smith
LIKE TO SING? All singers are invited to
attend a workshop with
Jeff Harris, founding director
of the Sonoran Desert
Chorale, Sat., Sept. 7,
9 am-noon. He will guide the
choir in exploring a few of the
more challenging musical
pieces the Sanctuary Choir will present
in worship this fall, and give insights into
choral singing and making music as an
ensemble. You may also consider this
your invitation to join the Sanctuary
Choir—regular rehearsals begin Wed.,
Sept. 4, 7 pm. For details and to RSVP,
email Jennifer Sheldon at
JOIN GRACE NOTES Do you have a musically inclined son or
daughter? If so, you may be interested in
Grace Notes! Children 4 yrs. old through
6th grade are invited to attend the first
rehearsal of the season, Wed., Sept. 11,
4 pm, Room 307. Grace Notes meets
every Wednesday for 45 minutes to
practice singing, ringing, and learning
about music. Come join us! If you have
questions, please email Donna Bosley,
Grace Notes Director, at
AUGUST 29, 2019 THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF LA CASA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH
NEW YOUTH ROOM Sunday, Sept. 8, everyone is invited to
explore the exciting new junior high
space located upstairs in the 2-story
Education Building. REFUGE, the new
Sunday morning junior high ministry,
holds tight to the words of Psalm 46:1:
“God is our REFUGE and strength, an
ever-present help in trouble.”
Youth ministry happens during the 9:15
hour so peek through the window then or
stop by after their service. HUGE thanks
to Monty Scudder and Eddie Medina, the
church members who led the construction
efforts, as well as Gary Spears, Logan
Parkerson, and Anthony Xavier, who
organized the media and lighting
equipment. See you on Sept. 8!
Pastor Chris Tansey
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Beyond the Beard Men’s Ministry is
hosting a Pancake Breakfast the morning
of Sept. 8 as part of our big fall kick off.
They could use a few more servers to
help things run smoothly. Contact Eddie
Medina at 520-603-8894 or
TO EXPLORE THE CHURCH FAMILY LIFE OF LA CASA DE CRISTO, VISIT LACASADECRISTO.COM
Groups Go to lacasadecristo.com/g-groups
to read about all the current groups and
to contact leaders for more information.
Liturgical Banners – Wed., Sept. 4 &
11, 9 am, Sacristy.
Soul Food – Mon., Sept. 9, noon,
Soul Cafe, 7615 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd.,
Scottsdale. For a reservation, email
Chick Flickers – Wed., Sept. 11,
morning; Thurs., Sept. 12, evening.
Knifty Knitters – Wed., Sept. 11, 4 pm,
Sanctuary Cry Room.
Book Clubs – In September, Christian
Fiction reads Magdalene by Angela Hunt
for the Wed., Sept. 18, 9:30 am,
meeting. Lit ‘n Lattes reads The Seat
Beside Me by Nancy Moser for the
Thurs., Sept. 19, 7 pm, meeting.
Breakaway Weekend 2020! Join the
women of La Casa Jan. 24-26. Hear
speaker Robyn Dykstra share Your
Heart, His Home, a look at how to lay a
foundation to make Jesus at home in your
heart. Details and registration at
lacasadecristo.com/breakaway.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Sunday, September 29
1:30 to 6 pm (includes dinner)
Regardless of how long you have been
worshiping with us, this afternoon is
planned with YOU in mind! Come learn
more about the Lutheran faith and
La Casa de Cristo. While it is necessary
for those who plan to join the church to
attend this meeting, attendance does not
obligate a person to join. Because of the
full orientation agenda, we ask that you
stay for the entire event. Childcare is
available for infants through 6th grade.
RSVP to Kelly McKennon at
SEPTEMBER MISSION SPONSORS 9/1 – Eve Murillo
9/2 – Deanna & Jerry Sharp
9/3,5,11,13,18 – Becky & Doug Shaffer
9/4 – Judi & Terry Cribbs
9/4 – Rosie & Dave Parks
9/6 – Bev Thompson
9/7 – Jerry Voll
9/8 – Carole Baker
9/8, 25 – Diane & Denny Frankenfield
9/9 – Marilyn & Conrad Stone
9/10 – Bev & Wayne Feuerhelm
9/10 – Kay Linney
9/12 – Darlene & John Skarda
9/13 – Greer & Chris Neal
9/14 – Bill Keeton
9/14 – Arlee & Jeff Lund
9/14 – Shannon & Dan Young
9/15-18 – Ruth & Hal Oakes
9/16 – Diane & Steve Clark
9/19, 29-30 – Kim & Tom Atchison
9/19 –Tresnak Family
9/20 – Sandi & Roger Hilderbrand
9/21, 28 – Marilyn Harwell
9/22-24 – Jan & Paul Lindbloom
9/25 – Rebecca Merritt
9/26 – Alice & Don Burgess
9/27 – Bev Thompson
FOOD BANK DELIVERY Our support of the Paradise Valley
Emergency Food Bank is an important
part of outreach at La Casa de Cristo.
Did you know that besides donating food
items, you can serve others by delivering
the collected items to the food bank?
Volunteers sign up weekly, then pick up
the items at La Casa each week and
deliver them to the food bank. For details
on this important service opportunity and
to sign up, go to lacasadecristo.com/
paradise-valley-food-bank.
The requested item in September is cold
or hot cereal, any size or variety.
MAC & CHEESE UPDATE We’ve set a new record! After three
weeks, you’ve donated a total of 8,940
boxes to the PV Emergency Food Bank
in the Mac & Cheese Challenge, nearly
600 more than the previous La Casa
total! Sunday continues to hold the lead
as we head into the final weekend.
Sunday worshippers have donated 5,001
boxes while the Saturday service has
donated 3,939. Can Saturday come from
behind or will Sunday take the crown?
Either way, the food bank wins big.
Thank you for your generosity!
THIS WEEKEND Sat., Aug. 31/Sun., Sept. 1: Regular
worship service schedule
Sun., Sept. 1: NO meetings of Ignite
Kids, REFUGE, and SEVEN24 due to
Labor Day Weekend.
Final day of the Mac & Cheese
Challenge for the Paradise Valley Food
Bank.
CIRCLES These study groups for women are
starting their fall sessions. Newcomers
are always welcome!
Sarah Circle meets Tues., Sept. 3,
9:30 am, Room D, to study the book
Forgotten God by Francis Chan.
Contact Lynn Hall at 843-860-6685.
Priscilla Circle meets Wed., Sept. 11,
1 pm, Room 107, to study the Gospel of
John. Contact Bev Redding at
480-998-8521 or Lyn Lesch at
Dinners begin Sept. 11, 6 pm,
Gathering Place.
On Wednesday nights, La Casa de Cristo
offers dinner preceding evening classes
for $5 per person per week. The meal,
prepared by our fabulous chefs, provides
a mid-week opportunity to relax and
enjoy the company of friends and meet
some new ones. All are welcome. Classes
beginning Sept. 11, 6:45 pm, are
Financial Peace University (preview)
and DivorceCare.
Also at 6:45 pm, Fellowship Hall, attend
an information meeting about Journey
Through Bethlehem, an all-church event
happening Fri.-Sun., Dec. 13-15. Find
out what it’s all about and how you can
be a part of the production. There are
many ways to get involved! Details at
LaCasaFamily.com/JTB.
FOOD FROM THE HEART Join a great group
of volunteers on
Sat., Sept. 14,
9:30 am, in the
kitchen. With a
short time commit-
ment you can provide a little TLC to
someone in our church family by helping
to prepare and deliver a meal to their
door. Everything is provided for you.
Learn more about this fulfilling way to
serve others and sign up at
lacasadecristo.com/foodfromtheheart
or email Nancy Butters at
Time to clean out your closets and
support the annual church clothing drive!
Donations go to our free Shop It for
Your Moppet clothing exchange and
thrift shops at Campo Bello Elementary
School and La Sagrada Familia Church.
Beginning Sun., Sept. 8, drop off all
sizes of clothing on Sundays in bins
outside the Sanctuary or in the church
office during the week.
How else can you help? Volunteer to
sort clothing in the Gathering Place
starting Mon., Sept. 9. Various dates
and times available. Sign up at
lacasadecristo.com/registrations.