EASTER BASKETS Easter is coming and so is the Easter Basket Ministry! Stop by the table in the courtyard March 18-19 or 25-26, to pick

up a basket to fill with toiletries, Easter wishes, and joy. Our goal is to fill 400 baskets for neighboring nursing home residents and homebound church

members and we need your help! Filled baskets should be returned to the table in the courtyard by April 2. Also, drivers are needed for delivery day, Saturday morning, April 8. Sign up at the table, and thank you for your generosity!

EASTER CAROLING If you enjoy singing and want to bring Easter cheer to residents at Brookdale Senior Living, join us on Sat., April 15, 9:30-11:30 am. Meet first at La Casa to learn music and prepare to share God’s gifts. Then meet up again at Brookdale (13240 N. Tatum Blvd.) to sing, deliver Easter baskets (provided), and share the great news of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Open to all ages! Email Brianna Bosley at blb.artz@hotmail.com.

YOUR HELP NEEDED Help make the Family Easter Egg Hunt a success by donating plastic eggs filled with individually wrapped candy or small toys. Please do not fill eggs with loose candy or with chocolate, as the weather is heating up! You may drop off eggs in the church office or the bins in the Narthex of the Sanctuary or the Gathering Place. Lots of help is needed on April 8 so plan to join the fun by volunteering. Go to lacasafamily.com/egghunt to sign up.

SPRING TRAINING See the Diamondbacks play the Cleveland Indians on Sun., March 26, 1:10 pm, at Salt River Fields. Seats are in Section 218 behind 3rd base. Tickets are $30 each, available in the courtyard after Sunday worship services. Contact Nancy Butters at 480-778-8322 or nbutters@lacasadecristo.com.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE April 8-9, Palm Sunday weekend – Regular worship schedule with traditional services on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 8 and 9:15 am; contemporary service at 10:30 am in the Gathering Place. April 13, Maundy Thursday – 7 pm worship with Communion; Prayer Vigil follows until 3 pm Friday. April 14, Good Friday – 7 pm worship April 15, Holy Saturday – Easter Caroling meets at La Casa, 9:30 am. No 5 pm worship. April 16, Easter Sunday - Sunrise worship with Communion, in the Preschool Courtyard – 6 am Traditional worship in the Sanctuary – 8, 9:30, and 11 am Contemporary worship in the Gathering Place – 9 and 10:30 am

EASTER FLOWERS Order flowers in honor or memory of your loved ones to beautify our Sanctuary this Easter. Flowers are $15 per plant. Look for forms at worship this weekend or order on our website under Registrations. Please place your order by Tues., April 4.

FOOD FROM THE HEART Reach out to others and meet new people at the same time! Join Food from the Heart on Sat., April 1, 9:30-11:30 am, in the Kitchen/Rooms A & B. You’ll provide a little TLC to someone in our church family by helping to prepare and then deliver a meal to their door. No cooking required! If you can help, please email Erin Cravens at ECravens@lacasadecristo.com.

ANTICIPATING SURGERY Arlene Bennett (3/22)

HOSPITALIZED Nancy Fossey Jerry Gilbert

Albert Rosales

REHAB HOSPITAL Jean Osterloh

RECUPERATING Ed Cocca Julie Geering

David Johnson Nancy Karberg Arne Markland Tom Moore John Odom Fred Ramsay Gene Reetz Gloria Rice

ON DEATH OF LOVED ONE Bill Thomas … his brother

Our next blood drive is Sun., April 9, from 7:30 am-12:30 pm, in Room 307 in the preschool building. Reserve your appointment time at the Information table on

Sunday or online at BloodHero.com, using the sponsor code "cristo." Signing up makes planning easier and helps us obtain additional staffing from United Blood Services. Thanks—you are a hero!

BAPTISMS The next orientation is Sun., March 26, 9:15 am, in Room 307. You’ll learn about the meaning of baptism and the responsibilities of parents before God. Both parents of the child to be baptized are encouraged to attend. For details and to register, look under About Us on our website or call the church office at 480-948-1234.

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SUNDAYS, 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 AM IGNITE! - KIDS - 9:15, 10:30 AM

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MEN’S BREAKFAST Sat., April 22, 7:30 am, enjoy a hearty breakfast and a presentation by La Casa’s own Dennis Robbins, Executive

Director of the Scottsdale Charros. Learn all about this non-profit group of business and civic leaders that has been strengthening and supporting Scottsdale

for decades. Sign up at the Ministry table or at lacasadecristo.com/mens-breakfast. Coffee’s on at 7 am—bring a friend and share what’s sure to be a great Saturday morning!

Groups Check lacasadecristo.com/g-groups

for current information and contacts.

Liturgical Banners – Wed., March 22, 9 am, Sacristy. No sewing required.

Knifty Knitters – Wed., March 22, 4 pm, Sanctuary Cry Room.

Coming Up…

Then Sings My Soul - Mon., April 3, 7 pm, Music Rehearsal Room. For women (teens and older) who enjoy singing traditional hymns.

Gamin’ Gals – Tues., April 4, 7 pm, Room 202.

Chick Flickers – Thurs., April 6, both morning and evening, off campus. For times and locations contact Nancy Butters at Butters.Nancy@gmail.com.

Peace by Piece Quilting – Sat., April 8, 9 am, Room 103/105.

Join us for the Family Easter Egg Hunt, Sat. April 8, 10 am. We’ll start in the Sanctuary with a children’s Easter message, then head outside for the egg hunt, petting zoo, and bounce castles. Bring your friends—this is a free event for the whole community with food and fun for everyone.

We need lots of volunteer help! Sign up at lacasafamily.com/egghunt.

Just a few spots remain! Men’s Ministry begins a new session of PHD on Mon., April 10. Preparing His Disciples is a

yearlong commitment to the development of Christian character and leadership potential for men.

Participants will experience a year of learning, growing, stretching, and fellowship. Led by Jim McGiffert and Craig Culloton, the group will meet the 2nd Monday of every month, 5-9 pm. Details and sign-up at the Ministry table on Sunday or on online at lacasadecristo.com/phd.

LEARN ABOUT STEPHEN MINISTRY Have you felt God calling you to serve but you’re not sure how or where? Stephen Ministry may be right for you. To discover more, attend a dessert night on Sun., March 26, 6:30 pm, Room A. You’ll learn what Stephen Ministry is all about and speak with Stephen Ministers about their experiences. Also, Pastor Jeff Ruby will share his vision for Stephen Ministry at La Casa. Those who are interested in serving in this way may apply for the training class that begins in October.

Find more information and register at lacasadecristo.com/stephen-ministry or email Claudia King at Claudia@ClaudiaKing.net, or text or call 480-269-1181.

YOUTH MINISTRY Some big events are coming up soon for both junior high and high school. March 24-25: HS Camping Trip to the Mogollon Rim! Cost is $30; deadline to sign up is Tues., March 21. Find all the info you need and register at lacasayouth.com/mogollon-rim. April 28-29: JH Overnighter for 7th & 8th graders. Invite your friends for 12 hours of non-stop craziness at La Casa! Cost is $50; see the activity list and register at lacasayouth.com/ junior-high-overnighter.

June 4-8: Confirmation Camp in Sedona for incoming 8th graders. Deadline is Sun., May 14. June 17-24: HS Summer Trip to Visalia, Calif. Deadline for the early bird price is Sun., April 9.