Sunday Worship- 9:15am at the Church Building. Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Pastor Kaila and her time with us as we send her and her family off to their new adventure in Alaska!
The Bible Year discussion at the Church Building following worship.
New Disciple Sunday! Talk to Pastor Kaila about joining Crossroads Lutheran Church!
Don't forget to turn in your Capital Campaign Pledge Cards! See more info below!
MONDAY, April 28
Church Board Meeting-9:00am via Zoom
Call Committee Meeting-
WEDNESDAY, April 30
No Women of Grace meeting this week!
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 RECAP
Attendance: 48
Florence Easter Sunrise attendance: 32
Weekly Giving for 4/13: $1619.10
Budgeted: $2729
SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, May 7--6:30pm Connection Night at the Church Building
Sunday, May 11--Muffins and Mimosa's at Sunday Service!
Monday, May 19--9:00-11:00 Feed My Starving Children in Tempe
Thursday, June 12- Friday, June 13: Grand Canyon Synod Assembly in Las Vegas! Please see information below
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us - Ephesians 3:20
Siblings in Christ,
Crossroads Lutheran Church as you are aware we are deep into our capital campaign to increase our ministry by eliminating our credit card debt and adding stability to our congregation by hiring a full-time pastor. A full-time pastor gives us the opportunity to increase our church family and become a vibrant presence for God in San Tan Valley and Florence. As you know, our first goal is to raise $30,000 in six months while our stretch goal is $40,000. With your generosity, we have blown this goal out of the water! We have so far collected 24 pledges for a total of $75,000! Just wow! We are now aiming for our mega goal of $100,000!
Please prayerfully consider what God is calling you to give above and beyond your regular giving to the Ministry of Crossroads. We appreciate every pledge we receive! Pledge cards are due by May 5, 2025. You may pay in installments of your choice or by one-time giving. Designate the funds for the Capital Campaign. You may give via Church center, cash, or check. Our goal is to have the gifts for the More Ministry and Less Debt campaign by October 26, 2025.
You can PLEDGE your IMMEASUARNBLY MORE gift at church or HERE.
Make your weekly giving a breeze by registering for automatic recurring giving. Chose from weekly, every other week, monthly, and twice monthly. Click herefor instructions on how to set up.
Sunday Easter Sunrise Service in Florence at the Station Coffee Company! Thank you to all who participated in this special service!
Pastor Kaila’s last day is Sunday, April 27th. Lelia Redin has become a Synodically Authorized Minister (SAM) and will have the title of Vicar. She will be available for Pastoral care and to help lead the congregation while you are still in search of a pastor. Come join us for worship on the Sunday, April 27th as we send Pastor Kaila and her family off and join us for May 4th as we install Vicar Lelia as the Synodically Authorized Minister.
Our beliefs connect us to Christ, in whom we believe and into whom we grow, by embodying Christ. Come join us this week in worship this week to see if it can be an embodied experience!
10,000 Reasons Better Is One Day O Come To The Altar What A Friend We Have In Jesus
We need you! The annual Grand Canyon Synod Assembly will be held in Las Vegas this summer. Crossroads Lutheran Church can send two representatives to this Assembly! For more information on the Assembly, click here. Contact Pastor Kaila or a member of the Board with questions or if you are interested in attending!
Crossroads Prayer List
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Bill: cancer
Nicole
Diane: cancer
Dave: Pancreatic cancer
Michelle: cancer
Barry: in the hospital
Tanner
All those who lost loved ones
The Carol's
Jason - recovering from car accident
Pope Francis
Liesel & Gary
Linda - Broken wrist
Sam - Cancer
Rebecca & Elijah
Gary - surgery
Carolyn
Connie and her family
Dave's family as they mourn his death
Jim, Leslie and Brad
PRAYER JOYS
For thanksgivings for Births, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings:
Marriage of Heidi's nephew Jacob and Molly on Saturday, April 26th
Heidi and Rick celebrating 20 years of Marriage on April 30th
For Dancing
For Children
CONTINUED PRAYERS:
For all those lonely or hurting
For blessings through the Station Coffee Co.
For ELCA Global Missions
For members of the Armed Forces
For people affected by and war especially those in Israel, Palestine, Ukraine and Russia
For our Leaders that they may be guided by you
For all the children, teachers and parents
For all those effected by natural disasters
For all those traveling
For thanksgiving for our church family
For guidance for a new Pastoral Leader for Crossroads
If you would like to submit a prayer request, you can contact a member of our prayer team directly or share your prayer request at church on Sunday or click here.
MEET FRIENDS
WHAT IS THE BIBLE YEAR?
The goal is to read the whole Bible in a year, but think about it in terms of smaller, daily goals. Think about a commitment to read a short selection from the Bible plus a concise devotional every day. You can do that – especially since The Bible Year has it all mapped out for you day by day.
Plus, you’ll also get summaries of key themes and ideas to help you better digest and understand your readings. So you’re not just reading verse after verse, you’re enriching your spiritual life, developing a deeper faith and We will be having small groups to discuss The Bible Year so we will be growing a closer connection to God and to each other.
Sign up at church, the Station or here. May dates coming soon!
MAKE LIFE BETTER
Congratulations to Mike! The winner of the quilt raffle! Thanks to ticket sales and your generous donations, $355 was raised for the Women of Grace!
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