November 12, 2025


This Weekend in Worship


Scripture Reading

John 3:1-17

No Communion this weekend


News in this edition


  • Pie Fest/Friendsgiving on Sunday, Nov. 23rd
  • Thanksgiving Eve Dinner and Service
  • December Concerts
  • Congregational Vote
  • Adult Ed Winter Classes
  • Trivia Answers
  • Celebration of Life




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

Pie Fest & Friendsgiving


Sunday, November 23rd

10:00am - 11:30am

Courtyard


When you come to church on 11/23, bring a pie to share at La Casa de Cristo's annual time of fellowship and fun! As you may have heard, this year's Pie Fest will take place on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in the courtyard at 10am. Our youth of all ages will be celebrating Friendsgiving as well! Come to this multi-generational event and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy!


Sign up to help serve here. Thank you!


Thanksgiving Eve Dinner and Service


Wednesday, November 26th

Dinner at 5:15pm, Service at 6:00pm

Gathering Place

 

Come and feast on the Word of God before the big day! Bring family and friends to enjoy a Thanksgiving Eve meal together and give thanks and praise to God! Takes place in the Gathering Place!

December Concerts


Messiah Sing-A-Long

Friday, December 5, 7:00pm

Sanctuary


Scottsdale Philharmonic Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 7, 4:00pm

Sanctuary

Purchase tickets here.


Christmas Cantata

Sat/Sun, December 13/14, at all services

Sanctuary

Congregational Vote for Board of Trustees

at all services on the weekend of December 6/7


This is to notify the congregation that a written ballot congregational vote will be held the weekend of 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. More information and bios of nominees will be available soon.

Adult Ed Winter Classes


There is a new slate of classes scheduled that you will not want to miss! Mark your calendars and sign up for one or more classes here. Bring family and friends!


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. 


Wednesday Night Dinners & The Chosen Season 2

with Pastor Jeff

Wednesdays - 5:15pm dinner / 6:00 The Chosen, beginning Jan. 7

Gathering Place

The Chosen Season 2 expands Jesus’ public ministry as his growing fame brings both crowds and opposition, focusing on the disciples’ struggles to come together despite their differences.



What Lutherans Believe

with Pastor Jeff and Peter Faur

Thursdays - 10:00am - 11:30am, beginning Jan. 8

Room B

We will explore together Lutheran distinctives such as grace; the three solas; our creedal statements; and the major tenets of the Lutheran faith. We will use the Small Catechism of Luther as our guide, but also explore what makes our theology unique, as well as our commitment to the wider Apostolic Church.


Biblical Citizenship Video Series

with Steve Zangle

Part 1 - Jan. 8 - Feb. 12

Part 2 - April 9 - June 11

Thursdays - 6:30pm - 8:00pm, beginning Jan. 8

Room A

Each week we will journey through the Bible and American history in order to rediscover the secret sauce that produces a prosperous Godly society when Biblical principles are applied.

Answers to Trivia Questions from November Cristo Connection


Q: Complete the following sentence from the Bible. But in every situation, by prayer and petition, with ________, present your requests to God.

A: Thanksgiving

Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

In Paul's letter to the Church in Philippi, he urges the Philippians to present every emotion and need to God who will give them peace beyond understanding. Remember this verse during the stressful upcoming holiday season.


Q: How many pew pockets are in the Sanctuary?

A: 348

Look for exciting new technology on the pew pockets in the near future.

Celebrate the Lives of:


Sandy Bakke

Tuesday, November 18, 11:00am

Sanctuary


Scott Meloche

Friday, December 5, 11:00am

Sanctuary

 

Livestream at LaCasaLive.com

Anticipating Surgery

Duane Stephens (11/13)

Heidi Dwigun (11/14)


Rehabilitation Hospital

David Wirtanen


Recuperating

John Barber

Roxy Fronko

Roberta Hanson

Lyn Lesch

Mary Maxie

Jim Murphy

Blake Whiteman

Dave Wilson


New to Hospice Care

Jack Haydon


On the Death of a Loved One

Vickie Smith & family... on the death of her mother


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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