Journey Through Bethlehem Info Night

Journey Through Bethlehem is BACK! We invite you to an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall to learn all about how you can become involved in this wonderful Christmas story which takes place every other year at La Casa de Cristo. Youth and adults are welcome to be a part of the production both on stage and off.

Those interested in being in the JTB cast must register here. Auditions are on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30pm. All who audition will receive a part!

The Chosen and Wednesday Night Dinners

The Chosen, Season 3 with Pastor Jeff Ruby

Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 4

Dinner at 5:30pm

Gathering Place

Join us on Wednesdays for dinner at 5:30pm, followed by the third season of The Chosen. Jesus' public ministry brings both crowds and opposition, focusing on the disciples' struggles to come together despite their differences. Key events include the healing of Jesse at the Pool of Bethesda, Jesus' interactions with Simon the Zealot, the arrest of John the Baptist, and the introduction of new disciples like Philip and Nathanael. Register here.

Veterans Breakfasts Resume!

September 19 at 7:30am

Fellowship Hall

The summer is 'over' and Veterans breakfasts resume with a slate of wonderful speakers for the coming months. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall on Sat., Sept. 19 at 7:30am for coffee, breakfast at 8am, and then hear the story of our decorated speaker, Roger Sandeen, US Army, Retired, who was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and more.

Space is limited. Sign up here.

Fall Concert Series

Scottsdale Philharmonic

Sun., August 30, 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Full Symphony & Chorale featuring Mozart, Bach, Schubert & more!

Thurs., Oct. 1, 7pm and Sun., Oct 4, 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Fingal's Cave & Arensky Symphony No. 1

Thurs., Nov. 12, 7pm and Sun., Nov. 15, 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Mozart Symphony No. 40 &

Saint-Saens Piano Concert No. 2, Op. 22 (QingQing Ye)

Thurs., Dec. 17, 7pm and Sun., Dec. 20, 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Christmas Concert featuring holiday favorites for the whole family to enjoy! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here, so join us for holiday fun before the concert!

Purchase tickets to any of the concerts here.

Altar Flowers Dates Available

Thinking about honoring a loved one with flowers on the altar? Cactus Flower Florist does a wonderful job of arranging the beautiful flowers we get to enjoy each week in our Sanctuary. Below are the dates available for 2026:

September 6 and 27 - Both arrangements

October 11 and 18 - Both arrangements

November 8, 15 and 22 - Both arrangements

Each arrangement is $95.00. You may purchase one, or both, depending on availability.

Your dedication will appear on the back of the bulletin for the day you selected. Then you may take the arrangement(s) home to enjoy after the 9:15am service. When it's convenient for you, simply return the empty vase to the office which is then picked up by Cactus Flower to use again. Use this link to purchase yours, or call the office for help. Click here.

Celebrate the Baptism of:

Ella Dorothy Haenel

Anticipating Surgery

John Layman (8/24)

Marcie Baumann (8/25)

Terry Kiesling (8/25)

John Barber (8/26)

Hospitalized

Mark Haydon

Rick Theiler

Rehabilitation Hospital

Dody Johnson

Merrill Johnson

Billie Murphy

Myron Pearson

Bev Redding

Bob Vollmann

Myrna Witt

Recuperating

Bruce Oyen

Craig Raufmann

Judy Traugott

On the death of a loved one

John Layman & Family... half-brother, Joseph

Doug Auer & Family... his mother, Darlene Auer