ANTICIPATING SURGERY Karna Walther RECUPERATING Roger Collinson Robert Wassman Adele Harper ON DEATH OF LOVED ONE Neil Gatten … his father Jim Schack … his mother Family & friends of Wally Dauler Family & friends of Gloria Hallowell APRIL 9, 2015 THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF LA CASA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH A SPECIAL OCCASION Pastor Matt Knopf’s installation will take place at all services during the weekend of April 11-12. Plan to be with us for this important event in the life of La Casa de Cristo. MEN’S BREAKFAST Sat., April 25, 7:30 am, hear Pastor Matt Knopf’s fascinating presentation on Biblical archaeology with a special message for men: “Rebellious Sons and Mighty Kings: Bethsaida and The Archaeology of a Father/Son Rela- tionship.” He’ll talk specifically about his experience with archaeological excavations of Bethsaida, Israel, a fishing town on the Sea of Galilee that was home to some of the disciples and the location of some of Jesus’ miracles. Pastor Matt also will include a powerful message exploring King David and Absalom’s relations with this Iron Age city through a fun twist on the archaeology of father/son relation- ships. Sign up online or at the Men’s Ministry table so you won’t miss this unique presentation! NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Sunday, May 3 1:30 to 6:00 pm (includes dinner) Whether you have been worshiping with us for months, or you recently worshiped with us for the first time, 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. Dinner will be served and childcare is available upon request for infants through 6th grade. RSVP to Kelly McKennon at [email protected] and let her know if you need childcare. FAITH BUILDERS It’s time to register your 3-yr.-olds through current 5th-graders for the 2015- 2016 Faith Builders year. Staff will be on the patio near the fountain on Sun., April 12, to assist with registration. On the following Sundays, come by the Children’s Ministry office to register. Remember, you must register your children every year. NEW CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR We are excited to welcome Staci Ulibarri as the new Children’s Ministry Director at La Casa, beginning June 1. After growing up at La Casa, Staci returns to us with a degree in elementary education and a master’s in teaching and teacher education from the University of Arizona. She has taught for six years in Sahuarita, Ariz., and in addition to classroom experience, has had the role of principal designee and acting principal. Staci has worked with administration and the district on committees developing curriculum, instructional coaching, and professional development. She also serves on the worship team of her current church, Common Ground, and has coordinated worship schedules and volunteers. Staci looks forward to continuing ministry and adding new opportunities for the ministry of children at La Casa, and we are very excited to have her on board! IMPACT AFRICA What may seem like a small act can make an impact for the children of Southern Africa. Every month at La Casa, the non-profit Orchard: Africa holds an event called Impact Africa. Volunteers gather to make simple beaded bracelets for children who complete an HIV/AIDS prevention program. Children receive the handmade bracelet with a handwritten note of encouragement. Plan now to join others on Tues., April 21, at 7:30 pm, Room 205/206. By giving just an hour of your time, you can make a real impact on the other side of the world! Join us in the morning, at our regular worship times, to celebrate 40 years of ministry at La Casa! Then, from 4-7 pm, you won’t want to miss the party as we celebrate together on our beautiful campus. Enjoy live music by La Casa’s own Ross Bridgeman & The Bridgemen, games and fun for all ages, and a wide variety of food trucks, offering every- thing from kettle corn to gourmet burgers to ramen! Find details on the home page of our website. Be there for a great time of fellowship and community as the next 40 years of ministry at La Casa begins!
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ANTICIPATING SURGERY Karna Walther
RECUPERATING Roger Collinson
Robert Wassman Adele Harper
ON DEATH OF LOVED ONE Neil Gatten … his father
Jim Schack … his mother
Family & friends of Wally Dauler
Family & friends of Gloria Hallowell
APRIL 9, 2015 THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF LA CASA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH
A SPECIAL OCCASION Pastor Matt Knopf’s installation will
take place at all services during the
weekend of April 11-12. Plan to be with
us for this important event in
the life of La Casa de
Cristo.
MEN’S BREAKFAST Sat., April 25, 7:30 am, hear Pastor
Matt Knopf’s fascinating presentation on
Biblical archaeology with a special
message for men:
“Rebellious Sons
and Mighty Kings:
Bethsaida and The
Archaeology of a
Father/Son Rela-
tionship.” He’ll
talk specifically
about his
experience with
archaeological
excavations of
Bethsaida, Israel, a fishing town on the
Sea of Galilee that was home to some of
the disciples and the location of some of
Jesus’ miracles. Pastor Matt also will
include a powerful message exploring
King David and Absalom’s relations with
this Iron Age city through a fun twist on
the archaeology of father/son relation-
ships. Sign up online or at the Men’s
Ministry table so you won’t miss this
unique presentation!
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Sunday, May 3
1:30 to 6:00 pm (includes dinner)
Whether you have been worshiping with
us for months, or you recently worshiped
with us for
the first
time, 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.
Dinner will be served and childcare is
available upon request for infants through
6th grade. RSVP to Kelly McKennon at
let her know if you need childcare.
FAITH BUILDERS It’s time to register your 3-yr.-olds
through current 5th-graders for the 2015-
2016 Faith Builders year. Staff will be
on the patio near the fountain on Sun.,
April 12, to assist with registration. On
the following Sundays, come by the
Children’s Ministry office to register.
Remember, you must register your
children every year.
NEW CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR We are excited to welcome Staci
Ulibarri as the new Children’s Ministry
Director at La Casa, beginning June 1.
After growing up at
La Casa, Staci
returns to us with a
degree in elementary
education and a
master’s in teaching
and teacher education
from the University
of Arizona. She has
taught for six years in
Sahuarita, Ariz., and
in addition to classroom experience, has
had the role of principal designee and
acting principal. Staci has worked with
administration and the district on
committees developing curriculum,
instructional coaching, and professional
development. She also serves on the
worship team of her current church,
Common Ground, and has coordinated
worship schedules and volunteers. Staci
looks forward to continuing ministry and
adding new opportunities for the ministry
of children at La Casa, and we are very
excited to have her on board!
IMPACT AFRICA What may seem like a small act can make
an impact for the children of Southern
Africa. Every month at
La Casa, the non-profit
Orchard: Africa holds an
event called Impact Africa.
Volunteers gather to make
simple beaded bracelets for
children who complete an HIV/AIDS
prevention program. Children receive the
handmade bracelet with a handwritten
note of encouragement. Plan now to join
others on Tues., April 21, at 7:30 pm,
Room 205/206. By giving just an hour of
your time, you can make a real impact on
the other side of the world!
Join us in the morning, at our regular
worship times, to celebrate 40 years of
ministry at La Casa! Then, from 4-7
pm, you won’t want to miss the party as
we celebrate together on our beautiful
campus. Enjoy live music by La Casa’s
own Ross Bridgeman & The Bridgemen,
games and fun for all ages, and a wide
variety of food trucks, offering every-
thing from kettle corn to gourmet
burgers to ramen! Find details on the
home page of our website. Be there for
a great time of fellowship and
community as the next 40 years of
ministry at La Casa begins!
TO EXPLORE THE CHURCH FAMILY LIFE OF LA CASA DE CRISTO, VISIT WWW.LACASADECRISTO.COM
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WORSHIP - SATURDAYS, 5:00 PM
SUNDAYS, 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 AM
FAITH BUILDERS - 9:15, 10:30 AM INSIGHT (HIGH SCHOOL) - 9:15 AM
EMPOWER (JUNIOR HIGH) - 11:45 AM ADULT EDUCATION - 9:15, 10:30 AM TIME-VALUED MATERIAL
Groups Soul Food – Mon., April 13, noon,
at Tonto in Cave Creek. Sign up at the
Girlfriends table or contact Susan
McGiffert at
Liturgical Banners – Wed., April 15,
9 am in the Sacristy. Contact Lyn
Morrow at [email protected].
Christian Fiction Book Club – Wed.,
April 15, 9:30 am, Room D. The book
is To See the Moon Again by Jamie
Langston Turner. Contact Pat Heldt at
AM Knifty Knitters – Thurs., April 16,
8:30 am, Room 104/106. Contact Peggy
Minard at
Holy Yoga – meets Thursdays, 7 pm,
Room 307. Next meeting is April 16.
Contact [email protected].
Thank you to
all who participated! Journey to
Jerusalem,
our annual
walking
program,
raised
$2,436 to help update equipment in our
nursery. Together we traveled a total of
6,184.95 miles on the way to Jerusalem.
The Butters family logged the most
miles, 931; 2nd-place was the Harris
family with 739. Carrie Heilman totaled
the most miles individually, 508; Kevin
Copp finished 2nd with 294. Each will
receive a gift card for their efforts!
Thank you to all who supported this
program. Jesus said, “Let the little
children come unto me.” Your support
will help make that happen in bigger and
better ways—thank you!
HEALTH & WELLNESS A new monthly support group for those
who live with chronic illness and/or
pain (not for caregivers) will meet at La
Casa during the day. If you are interested
in participating, please speak with Rita
Block, Parish Nurse, at the Health &
Wellness table on Sunday or email her at
La Casa’s Eating Disorder Support
Group meets Tues., April 28, 7 pm,
Room 115. Sam Lample, professional
counselor and certified ED specialist,
will speak on “Acceptance and Commit-
ment,” and discuss therapy as a way to
understand eating disorders, anxiety, and
life issues.
Coming Up: First Aid & CPR
Mark your calendar now—Sat., June 13
is the next First Aid & CPR certification
class. Time and details to follow.
SIGNED UP? This is my
commandment, that
you love one another
as I have loved you.
John 15:12
Our 8th Annual Community Day of
Service is just 9 days away, Sat., April
18, with a goal of over 300 volunteers
serving. Serve as an individual, a group
of friends, or a family. We’ll be packing
care boxes at a food bank, preparing and
delivering food to the homeless, organiz-
ing donated items, light landscaping,
cleaning, and coordinating a spring
carnival for the elderly. Breakfast is
provided at church for volunteers that
morning; projects are planned to end
around noon.
Get details on all the projects and sign up
on Sunday in the courtyard or on our
website under Resources/Outreach.
GRAND CAMP Pastor Joel Bjerkestrand invites
grandpas, grandmas, and their grandkids
to consider Grand Camp, July 30-
Aug. 1, when he is the speaker and
camp pastor at Sonlight Christian
Camp, Pagosa Springs, Colo. Pastor
Joel and his wife Sue will be there with
their grandchildren. Grand Camp is for
2nd graders and older with their grand-
parents—no parents allowed! Enjoy
hiking, crafts, games, songs, biking,
and s’mores around the campfire—a true
summer camp experience—as your
family grows closer in a fun, Christ-
centered environment.
Pick up a Sonlight Camp brochure in the
church office. Register online at
SonlightCamp.org, or call 970-264-
4379. Questions? Contact Pastor Joel at
GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN Fri., April 17, 6:30-8 pm. Create three
gifts—Apple & Caramel Dip, Gardener’s
Hand Scrub, and
Fun Flavored
Popcorn—to give
teachers,
neighbors, or
friends, and learn
lots of fresh ideas
for homemade
gifts. Girls 8 and
up are invited to
join mom and craft together. Cost is $10
per person. Stop by the Girlfriends table
to see samples of the gifts, or look on
our website under Ministries/
Girlfriends/MOMS Events, where you
also may register.
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