December 3, 2025

Advent Dinner today at 5:15pm

Service at 6:00pm

Gathering Place


This Weekend in Worship


Scripture Reading

Luke 1:39-55

Communion this weekend


News in this edition


  • Blue Christmas
  • Love of Learning
  • Christmas Cantata
  • Archaeology and Geography of the Old Testament
  • Women's Refresh Weekend
  • We're Hiring for the Nursery
  • Congregational Vote
  • Celebration of Life




"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord - Jeremiah 29:11

Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance

December 8 at 6pm in the Sanctuary

 

This brief service is presented by the monthly grief support group Support After Loss, and will take the place of their December meeting. Anyone who has experienced a loss at any time and would like to feel encouragement and comfort from this meaningful service is welcome to attend. This service will be livestreamed at LaCasaLive.com.

 

For questions or more information, contact Parish Nurse Jean Knowling at jknowling@lacasadecristo.com.

Love of Learning

Ornament Making with Donna Bosley


Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1-2pm, Room B


Everyone who attends will make ornaments to take home with them to keep or give as a gift. Instructions and all supplies will be provided. Bring friends to enjoy this fun time together during the holiday season! Sign up here.

Christmas Cantata



All Services the weekend of December 13/14

are in the Sanctuary


This year's theme is "From Darkness Into Light."


Come experience the wonder of the Christmas Cantata with La Casa de Cristo! This beloved annual event brings together festive music, powerful performances, and the joy of community in our beautifully decorated Sanctuary.

Archaeology and Geography of the Old Testament

with Pastor Matt

Sundays at 9:15am or 10:30am, beginning Jan. 4

Fellowship Hall


Pastor Matt will share about archaeological sites, key artifacts, and locations that illuminate the world behind the Old Testament in this captivating 6-week lecture series. There is a special preview of the class on Sunday, January 4 to kick it off.


Mark your calendars and sign up for one or more Adult Ed classes here. Bring family and friends!

Women's Refresh Weekend 2026

Two-day Women's Conference

Friday | Jan 23 | 5pm - 9pm

Saturday | Jan 24 | 8am - 4pm

La Casa de Cristo Campus


Thirsty for something more?

Come be refreshed at our 2-Day Women’s Conference designed to restore your mind, body, soul, and connect you with a community of women throughout the Valley. This movement includes women of all ages and stages, mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. Together, we’ll engage in powerful worship, dynamic breakout sessions, and food from local vendors. We’ll move together and create together, discovering opportunities to make real connections.


Through easy-to-understand, engaging biblical teaching and prayer, we’ll uncover how God’s life-giving promises challenge the cultural definition of ‘thirsty’ women today. We crave something deeper, more lasting, and life-giving. Satisfaction is possible! Together, we’ll uncover where it can be found.


Whether you already follow Jesus or you’re just curious and exploring what faith could mean for you, this is a space to discover, ask questions, and be inspired.


The conference is Friday, January 23rd from 5-9pm and Saturday, January 24th 8am-4pm. Come as you are. Leave refreshed!


All women. All ages. You’re invited!


There will be volunteer opportunities for both men and women.


For more details and to register, click here.

Questions? Call Paula Webb at 480-948-1234 ext. 119

La Casa de Cristo Nursery is Hiring

Join our caring nursery team


Congratulations to Kate Fegan, who is the new Director of the Nursery beginning in 2026. A new Nursery Assistant position is now available. If you are interested in applying,

email Kate at kfegan@lacasadecristo.com.

Ushers Needed

 

Calling all ushers! We are looking for more ushers to serve on Christmas Eve!

 

Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Please contact Myla Clark to let her know you are available. 480-948-1234 or mclark@lacasadecristo.com.

Congregational Vote for Board of Trustees

at all services this weekend


This is to notify the congregation that a written ballot congregational vote will be held this weekend, Dec. 6/7 at all services for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Trustees. Confirmed members are eligible to vote at all services that weekend. Bios of nominees, Matt Hatfield and Robb Logterman, can be found here.

Celebrate the Life of:


Scott Meloche

Friday, December 5, 11:00am

Sanctuary


Livestreamed at lacasalive.com

Anticipating Surgery

John Barber (12/15)


Hospitalized

Helen Kuss

Charles Thompson


Rehabilitation Hospital

Merrill Johnson

Marilyn Walsh


Recuperating

Jan Boykin

Roxy Fronko

Randi Gillis

Linda Hoffmann

Steve Hoffmann

Mary Maxie

Donna Mayfield

Jim Murphy

Dave Wilson


On the Death of a Loved One

Family & friends of Jan Solberg


Jack Harris & family... his wife, Connie

Email prayer requests to Jean Knowling



Worship Schedule


Traditional Worship:

Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am & 9:15am


Contemporary Worship:

Sunday 10:30am


All services live-streamed at LaCasaLive.com.


The nursery is available on Sunday mornings

during the 9:15am and 10:30am worship services.

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