ANTICIPATING SURGERY Dawn Martian (8/17)
Skip Bakkila (8/19)
HOSPITALIZED Omer Reed
Berney Streed Sharon Martin
REHAB HOSPITAL Joan Leach Michael Garden
Kathleen McAlister
ON DEATH OF LOVED ONE Reverend Kenneth & Helen Daugs …
their daughter
Joseph Daugs … his mother
Susan & Herold Daugs … his sister
Lisa & Daniel Daugs … his sister
CAN YOU HELP? School has begun in the PV Unified
School District and Campo Bello
Elementary
School could use
your help! Many
opportunities are
available to assist
students and
teachers.
In many homes in the Campo Bello area,
English is not the primary language.
Young students hear and learn English
from their teachers and volunteers who
provide assistance in their classrooms,
especially in grades k-2. As a volunteer,
you will: help students reinforce newly-
acquired skills; be extra hands to assist
teachers in implementing learning
activities; help students make up work
after an absence; and provide a student
with one-on-one help. You’ll love to see
the smiles on kids’ faces when you walk
through the classroom door! Please
consider this important opportunity and
contact Sharon Wayne at
[email protected] for more information.
AUGUST 18, 2016 THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF LA CASA DE CRISTO LUTHERAN CHURCH
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 11 We hope you’ll join us on Patriot Day, Sun., Sept. 11, as Commander Jim Gallagher
of the Phoenix Police Department Strategic Information Bureau presents Strength
Through Faith in Difficult Times at both 9:15 and 10:30 am. This kickoff to our fall
adult education classes will help commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11
attacks as Commander Gallagher addresses the continuing
challenges faced by law enforcement and first responders and
the role faith plays in his life.
Jim Gallagher began his career as an officer with the Phoenix
Police Dept. in 1995 and is dedicated to advancing the
profession of policing in the community. He is an adjunct
faculty member at Arizona State University, teaching an
introductory course in Criminal Justice, Police Operations and Management, as well as
graduate level courses. As a faculty research associate, his interests include leadership,
culture, communication, crisis management, and strategic planning.
For more information about this and the upcoming adult education schedule, and to
register, go to lacasadecristo.com/adult-education.
BLOOD DRIVE Our next blood drive is Sun., Sept. 11,
from 7:30 am-12:30 pm, in Room 307
in the preschool
building. Reserve
an appointment
time this Sunday
at the Information
table 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 for being a hero!
FOOD FROM THE HEART Reach out to others and meet new people
at the same time! Join Food from the
Heart on Sat., Sept. 10, 9:30-11:30 am,
Room A. 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, email Erin Cravens at
AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR CONCERT Plan to spend an unforgettable evening
with the African Children’s Choir on
Fri., Aug. 26, 7 pm, in our Sanctuary.
The choir melts the hearts of audiences
with their charming smiles, beautiful
voices, and spirited African songs and
dances. The program features well-loved
children’s songs, traditional spirituals,
and Gospel favorites.
Admission is free; a freewill offering will
support the Music for Life Institute,
which has development and relief
programs in seven African countries and
has educated over 52,000 children.
Keith Johnson, African Drumming –
Wed., Aug. 24, 7 pm, in the Music
Rehearsal Room:
Master drummer Keith Johnson uses
storytelling, songs, drumming, parables,
and proverbs to take his audience on a
journey to West Africa. His unique way
of blending traditional African culture
with the contemporary world creates an
entertaining experience for all ages.
Afterward, stay for an ice cream social
sponsored by 49 & Holding.
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WORSHIP - SATURDAYS, 5:00 PM
SUNDAYS, 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 AM
IGNITE! - KIDS - 9:15, 10:30 AM JUNIOR HIGH - 11:45 AM HIGH SCHOOL - 9:00 AM ADULTS- 9:15, 10:30 AM TIME-VALUED MATERIAL
MOBILE ONSITE MAMMOGRAMS Ladies: Mobile Onsite Mammography
(MOM) returns to La Casa on Sun.,
Sept. 25, 8 am-2 pm.
Call MOM at 480-967-3767 and press 1
to schedule an appointment. Specify the
La Casa event and have your insurance
information available. Most major
carriers accepted.
If you are uninsured or underinsured,
the church has a limited amount of funds
to provide assistance. Contact Parish
Nurse Rita Block in the church office or
MEDICARE 101 Save the date! La Casa’s Health &
Wellness Ministry will present three
opportunities to learn the basics of
Medicare to coincide with the open
enrollment period. Attend Medicare 101
on Tues., Oct. 11, 6 pm, Sun., Nov.
13, 9:15 & 10:30; Tues., Nov. 29,
10:30 am. Sign up at the Health &
Wellness table on Sunday.
Do you understand parts A, B, C, & D?
Do you know which plans your doctors
are in? These are the kinds of questions
that will be answered by Linda Robens,
a licensed insurance broker with more
than 21 years of experience in the field.
She'll explain the basics and answer your
questions. Learn everything you've ever
wanted to know about Medicare and
what various plans have to offer. Don’t
miss this opportunity!
FOOD BANK UPDATE Sunday morning has taken the lead after
week two of the Mac & Cheese
Challenge to benefit the PV Emergency
Food Bank. Sunday worshippers have
donated 1,819 boxes while the Saturday
service has donated 1,162. That makes a
grand total of 2,981 boxes with two more
weekends to go to claim those bragging
rights! Thank you for your generosity.
CLEAN THOSE CLOSETS! Beginning Sun., Sept. 11, we will accept all
sizes of clothing for La Casa’s annual clothing
drive. You may drop off clothing on Sundays
outside the Sanctuary in the specially-marked
bins or in the church office during the week.
Donations will go to our Shop It for Your Moppet
free clothing exchange and to thrift shops at Palomino and Campo Bello schools.
If you want to participate in Shop It for Your Moppet on Sat., Oct. 8, 8:30-10 am, you
must bring your clothing to the designated table outside the Sanctuary on Sun., Oct. 2,
8 am-noon, or to the Gathering Place (formerly the Gym) on Oct. 4-7 (times below),
where you will receive a ticket for entrance to the swap.
How can you help? Besides donating, you can volunteer to sort clothing on Tuesdays,
Sept. 13, 20, 27, and Oct. 4, from 9-11 am. You can also help set up Shop It for Your
Moppet on the following days:
Tues., Oct. 4, or Wed., Oct. 5 – 9 am-noon or 6:30–8 pm
Thurs., Oct. 6 – 6:30–8 pm
Fri., Oct. 7 – 9 am–noon
Sign up at the Girlfriends table on Sunday or watch your email for a SignUpGenius
online sign-up.
BFF STARTS SEPT. 2 Join us for Betweens First Fridays
(BFF), a special program for our 3rd
through 6th-grade guys and girls! Our
time together is filled with crafts,
snacks, Bible study, and amazing
speakers! Be there starting Fri., Sept. 2,
3:45-5:45 pm. Register online at
lacasafamily.com/bff.
IGNITE FOR KIDS It’s not too late to join the fun! All
3-year-olds through 6th-graders can meet
us in the Fellowship Hall for Ignite
Kids’ Church at 9:15 or 10:30 am! Go
to www.lacasafamily.com/ignite for
more information and to register.
BAPTISMS The next orientation is Sun., Aug. 28,
9:15 am, Room 307. Learn about the
meaning of baptism and parents’
responsibilities before God. Both
parents of the child to be baptized are
encouraged to attend. Details and
registration are on our website or call the
church office at 480-948-1234.