Lent Small Group Facilitators are Needed

Pastor Matthew Knopf has written our 2026 Lent devotional for this season, titled "This We Believe."

• We need YOU to facilitate a small group! It's easy! No prior experience necessary.
• Click here to sign up.
• Small Group sign-ups coming soon.

Pastor Matt's lent devotional will be available for sale ($5 cash or check) after services beginning the weekend of January 31/February 1. Look for Nancy Berry after each service!

Tap to Connect Technology

We want to introduce a new and easy method of accessing La Casa de Cristo's website. You will see on the pew box a tag that looks just like this graphic titled 'CONNECT' where you can point the top edge of your smart phone and it will automatically connect to our website.

There will people at each service on the weekend who can answer questions and help you navigate the process.

La Casa de Cristo's E-News

You may think it's funny that we're talking about the e-news within the e-news, but we want to be sure we are getting the word out to new members, and anyone else who would be interested in what is going on here at La Casa de Cristo each week.

As to not flood your inbox, we send one weekly Wednesday e-news, and then, once a month, we send you the Cristo Connection Newsletter, which is chock full of interesting and useful articles from different ministries, along with a clickable calendar of 'Key Dates' to find out more about what we have going on each month.

Share this link with others who want to be 'in the know!'

lacasadecristo.com/newsletter/

Daddy Daughter Dance



Friday, February 6 at 6:30-8:30pm

Gathering Place

$30 per couple (no matter the number of daughters)

Join us for a heart warming Daddy Daughter Dance, a special evening created just for daughters and their dads or a cherished father figure. This fun and meaningful night will include dancing, a hands-on craft, sweet desserts, a photo booth, and plenty of time to laugh, connect, and make memories together. Whether it's your first dance or a favorite tradition, this event is a beautiful way to celebrate the bond between dads and daughters in a joyful, welcoming atmosphere. Questions? Email Staci Medina at smedina@lacasadecristo.com.

Please register here.

Baptisms



Lutherans accept two sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion. In Baptism, God makes the baptized person a member of his family and bestows on him/her the gift of the Holy Spirit. Lutherans baptize all ages, infant to adult, and most Lutheran congregations baptize by pouring a small amount of water upon the head. If you or someone in your family would like to be baptized at the church, we welcome you with open arms.

Please find an orientation class here that fits your schedule.

After you have completed orientation, please call the church office, 480-948-1234, to schedule the baptism with Angie.

Music lovers! Here are all the musical offerings through the Spring! Click here to purchase tickets to Scottsdale Philharmonic events.

GCU Masterworks Concert - FREE

Fri., February 13 at 7:00pm, Sanctuary

Scottsdale Philharmonic

Mendelssohn’s Vibrant Italian Symphony

Sun., February 15 at 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Purchase tickets at azmusicfest.org for

Arizona Musicfest—Festival Orchestra Week

Mozart Symphony No. 35

Sun., February 22 at 3:00pm, Sanctuary

Rachmaninoff & Brahms Featuring Ben Beilman

Tues., February 24 at 7:30pm, Sanctuary

American Portraits, A Symphonic Salute to America

Fri., February 27 at 7:30pm, Sanctuary

The Planets & Tchaikovsky, George Harliono, soloist

Sun., March 1 at 3:00pm, Sanctuary

Scottsdale Philharmonic

A Rhapsody of Passion & Elegance

Sun., March 22 at 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Sonoran Bells - FREE

Sun., April 12 at 2:00pm, Sanctuary

GCU Masterworks Concert - FREE

Fri., April 17 at 7:00pm, Sanctuary

Scottsdale Philharmonic

Beethoven’s Thrilling 5th Symphony

Sun., May 3 at 4:00pm, Sanctuary

Altar Flowers

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. There are many dates available for 2026:

January 25

February 1, 8, 15

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

April 26

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June 7, 14, 21, 28

July 5, 12, 19, 26

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

September 6, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

November 8, 15, 22

December 27

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 arrangements 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. lacasadecristo.com/altarflowers

Anticipating Surgery

Derek Barker (1/28)

Howard Pals (1/29)

Hospitalized

Bonnie Erbe

Rehabilitation Hospital

John Barber

Bobbie Emery

Recuperating

Cheryl Blanchard

Craig Culloton

Phyllis Merritt

Linda Milanovich

Marilyn Walsh

Marie Williams

Dave Wilson

New to Hospice Care

Carol Ann Smith