February 4, 2026


This Weekend in Worship


Scripture Reading

Matthew 15:21-28

No Communion this weekend


News in this edition


  • Annual Youth 'Souper' Bowl
  • Heart to Heart Grief Support
  • Easter Basket Ministry
  • Youth High School Summer Trip
  • Preschool Early Enrollment on Feb 11
  • Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
  • Celebration of Life




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

'Souper' Bowl of Caring



Saturday, February 7th - 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Sunday, February 8th - 8:45am - 11:30am


Seahawks or Patriots? The Big Game is almost here, and it's time to make a difference for the hungry. This coming weekend, Feb. 7/8, in an effort to support hunger relief, our youth will greet you outside after each service to take a collection to benefit the PV Community Food Bank. Pastor Jeff will reveal his pick with a "pastoral prophecy!" You’ll also make your own Super Bowl pick with your donation.


Look for the youth outside the Sanctuary or Gathering Place with the labeled soup pots with the team names, or click here to give online. Let's see if we can surpass last year's total and predict the winner! The REAL winner is, of course, the PV Community Food Bank. Thank you!!


Heart to Heart Grief Support


The next six-week session of La Casa de Cristo's Heart to Heart Grief Support group begins Tuesday, February 24 and runs weekly through March 31, from 10am-12:00 in Room 207. Facilitated by Barbara Olson, the class is designed to assist you in: moving through the grieving process by providing the support of others who are also living with grief, allowing you to express your thoughts in a safe and supportive environment, and helping you discover ways to keep loved ones present in your heart while you build hope for your future. You do not have to be a member of La Casa to attend, so please share this information with friends who may need loving support.


Come for the chocolate, stay for the Grief Support, and you will walk away with Love, Laughter, and Sunshine in your heart!


Register here.

Easter Basket Ministry 2026


Easter Basket Ministry has been a long-standing outreach of La Casa de Cristo. Please help us fill Easter bags with chocolate bunnies and other items to deliver to senior citizens in group homes, homebound La Casa members, and our veterans.

 

You can help by making a credit card donation here, bringing in items (see below), and/or assembling (on 3/20) or delivering the bags (on 3/28) by clicking here. Please bring items to the front office, M-F, 9-4, by March 4th.

 

  • snack size chips and cookies
  • washcloths
  • hand sanitizer, hand lotion, lip balm
  • toothbrush (individually packaged)
  • travel size toothpaste
  • mechanical pencil set
  • crossword puzzle book
  • word find or Sudoku (5x8" or smaller)
  • chocolate Easter bunny (4 oz. or smaller)

High School Summer Trip



For students entering 9th grade in Fall 2026 through current seniors, this trip is for you!


Thousand Pines Christian Camp in Crestline, California

June 22-27 ~ we will end with a surprise!


COST: $775

$550 Non Refundable deposit due February 28th

Balance due March 31st


ONLY 30 SPOTS LEFT ~ Sign up here today!

Preschool Early Enrollment 2026/27


Looking for a Preschool with a difference?



Early Online Registration for the 2026/27 School Year will open on February 11 to current families and La Casa de Cristo members! Early pricing until March 2nd.


Check the Preschool website for details, or call for a tour. 480-704-3200

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes



The Board heard and accepted the reports of the Chairwoman, Lead Pastor, and Treasurer.

 

The Board adopted a 2026 budget which will be presented to the congregation at the congregational meeting in early March.

 

Discussion around timeline of Next Steps emphasis.

 

Celebrated that we have many of our members involved in spiritual growth opportunities.  

Celebrate the Life of:



Peter R. Carpenter

Friday, February 6, 11:00am

Sanctuary

Livestream at lacasalive.com

Anticipating Surgery

Margie Alex (2/9)


Hospitalized

Bobbie Emery

Bonnie Erbe

Marilyn Walsh

David Wiley


Rehabilitation Hospital

Linda Montgomery


Recuperating

John Barber

Derek Barker

Cheryl Blanchard

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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