What's happening at Crossroads this week?

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT June 26, 2025 CONNECT This Week at Crossroads....   SUNDAY, June 29 Sunday Worship- 9:15am at the Church Building.  Pastor Kate Adelman will be presiding! The Bible Year Study- 10:30am at the Church Building and via Zoom Lutheran CampFormation prayer vigil-10:30-11:00am MONDAY, June 30 Lutheran CampFormation in Prescott, AZ--June 30-July 4 Lutheran CampFormation prayer vigil- 7:00-7:30am WEDNESDAY, July 2 Women of Grace-10am-1:30pm at The Station Coffee Co. NO Connection night!!!! FOR PASTORAL CARE NEEDS OR EMERGENCIES: Contact Vicar Lelia at: 520-414-8172 admin@iamcrossroads.org leliaredin@yahoo.com SUNDAY, June 22 RECAP Attendance: 16 Weekly Giving for 6/15:  $1842.44 Budgeted:  $1580 SAVE THE DATE! Summer Service Project:  Bottled water collection for Aris Foundation Camp Lutheran Formation support The Bible Year Study--July 13 and July 27 Sunday, July 20--Pastor Ryan's first Sunday! Bags of Hope:  Sunday, July 20 in Tempe.  See below for details 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 Campaign update:   Pledges for the Capital Campaign ended Sunday, May 4, 2025.  Individuals may continue to give to the campaign if they feel called to do so. To date, our total pledge commitment is $75,790!!!  Praise God!  Of the amount pledged, $52,400 has already been collected!  As a result of already collected funds, we were able to pay off our credit card debt in full!  Our goal for the remaining pledge collection is Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025.  To fulfill your pledge, you can complete online here, on the Church Center app, in person at Church in the giving box, or by mailing to the Church. You can PLEDGE your IMMEASURABLY MORE gift at church or HERE. You can find more information about the campaign or you can talk with the Co-Chair's Don Lalim and Lelia Redin.  Donate Now! Great news Crossroads Lutheran!  We have a new Pastor!  Pastor Ryan Marsh accepted the Call!  Tentatively, his first Sunday will be Sunday, July 20!  Read below for a message from Pastor Ryan and his family: Dear Sisters and Brothers of Crossroads Lutheran Church, It is with great joy and a full heart that I accept your invitation and God's call to the role of Crossroads pastor. I thank God for you and your faithful ministry in San Tan, Florence, and the many summer locations to which you are sent by God's Spirit.  Your faith had already been reported to me by several seemingly "random" sources.  In fact, I hope to share with you soon the many divine circumstances that have brought us together in life and ministry. We are eager to be with you in person, but even before we do I urge you to pray for me and my family daily, and we shall do the same for you.  Pray also for one another, bearing each other's burdens.  Take this very seriously, for through this you will know without a doubt that our Lord Jesus cares for you, and likewise our neighbors will discover that we truly are Christ's hands and feet, not only in word, but in action.  I give you my vow to unashamedly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, because it is the "power of God that brings salvation to all who believe" (Romans 1:16).   Disciples of Jesus, pray also for the new disciples who are to come.  Even now the Holy Spirit is planting in their hearts the longing to receive Jesus and be joined with his Church.  May God make us worthy of the awesome task ahead of us! Greet Vicar Lelia and President Rondi for me, and, as Thessalonians says, "acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work."  Likewise, greet Don and Cheri, whose generosity and hospitality are unmatched. Please read these words publicly when you gather and share them with the disciples abroad, whom I long to meet in person when temperatures cool! Now, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him so that you might overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen Ryan & Bonnie, Moses, Juniper and Simon   Please add Pastor Ryan and his family to your prayers for the following prayer requests: 1.  Bonnie finds a job that she enjoys. 2.  Safe travels as Pastor Ryan and his family leave for Arizona on Friday, June 27 3.  Their children, Moses, Juniper and Simon, become acclimated to their new schools and make new and lasting friendships. Also, a huge thank you to the Call Committee:  Bruce Lamprecht, Don Lalim, John Wells, Lisa Parrish, and Rondi Eggenberger and the Church Board:  Cheri Lalim, Jan Martin, Lelia Redin, Lisa Parrish, and Rondi Eggenberger for a job well done! The time is getting closer!  Pastor Ryan and his family will be arriving in Arizona on Monday, June 30!  We would like to welcome them with a Food Basket containing items for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Please sign up here for items needed.  We are asking that you bring the food items to church on Sunday.  If you would like to participate and not in town or will not be there on Sunday, you can donate money and someone will go and purchase the items at the grocery store.  Donations can be made online or through the Church Center App.  If that does not work for you, contact admin@iamcrossroads.org and we can work something out! Read the April Church Board Meeting Minutes Here! MEET GOD JOIN US ON YOUTUBE LIVE FOR SUNDAY SERVICE The call to discipleship is a commitment each of us needs to take and it will look different in each person.  It is a commitment to God and our top priority during our life on earth. Pastor Kate will be with us on Sunday sharing God’s words on the cost of following Jesus. SCRIPTURE I Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 MUSIC Lift High the Cross Jesus Paid it All (Hymn of the Month) In remembrance of Me Here I am Lord Crossroads Prayer List PRAYER CONCERNS: Phyllis Benson who had a heart attack and kidney failure Brylee Freeman's mom who is having gallbladder surgery Brenda who suffered two strokes and a heart attack and needs by-pass surgery Pat's brother who has arthritis Doreen who recently had back surgery Cliff and his family at the death of his wife Jan Bob for pain relief from dental work Ardyce and Wade who are waiting a doctors diagnosis Family and friends at the death of Jeff O'Hara For those undergoing cancer treatment:  Brenda, Faith, Bill, Diane, Michelle, Sam, Brylee, Tom S, two friends of Peter H. PRAYER JOYS The generous hearts of our congregation 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 Our leaders and all global leaders in need of guidance, direction and discernment for world peace People in war torn countries as they flee their homes 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. Nearly 300 gathered in Las Vegas for the 2025 Synod Assembly, celebrating new congregations, electing leaders and hearing inspiring messages from Bishop Hutterer and David Scherer. Hosted by The Community Lutheran Church, the theme for the 2025 assembly was “BUILD THE BODY” which draws from Ephesians 4:12-13.  This reminds us of our calling to equip one another for ministry and grow together in Christ. In her bishop’s address, Bishop Deborah Hutterer named the challenges of pastoral shortages, yet lifted up the creative witness and resilience of our congregations: “This is God’s church,” she reminded us, “and our bones are good.” The Synod Council Report emphasized key priorities: Launching the first cohort of Synodically Authorized Ministers (SAMs) Supporting Spanish-language ministry through expanded translation and training Investing in youth and young adult leadership, including record participation in Leadership Lab Deepening connections with companion churches in Mexico and Senegal Guest presenter David Scherer of JUSTmove offered three sessions combining music, movement, and storytelling, drawing on intercultural theology and the Gospel’s call to community. He also participated in worship and led Bible study. Additional highlights included: A concert hosted by Community Lutheran Church’s music ministry (Linda and I were so impressed – comparable to any music performance that you will find on the Vegas strip!) Celebration of newly ordained ministers, milestone anniversaries, and congregational transitions Adoption of the 2026–2027 Mission Plan, with a focus on leadership development and direct congregational support $3,365.80 was raised for our assembly giving focus split evenly between two urgent and vital ministries: Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) and Lutheran Disaster Response, with funds from the latter directed specifically to support recovery efforts following wildfires in Southern California. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FINANCIAL PLAN AND 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Grand Canyon Synod Hunger Leaders Network – the network has met monthly since June 2021. With the unanimous approval of our Hunger Team’s Synod Resolution at synod assembly in June 2023, the group received its green-light to proceed with “Encouraging congregations to support local hunger ministries, increase awareness of hunger and poverty issues, and increase opportunities to financially support the work of ELCA World Hunger.” Through its meetings, education opportunities, coalition partnerships, advocacy efforts and more, the network is making a difference in the fight against hunger and succeeded in increasing the synod’s giving to ELCA World Hunger from $329,570 in 2023 to $445,473 in 2024, a 35% increase due primarily to the popular 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge. Lutheran Day at the Legislature – LAMA hosted its 4th annual Lutheran Day at the Legislature on February 10. 200 Lutherans and friends representing 29 of Arizona’s 30 legislative districts gathered to hear remarks from Senate President Warren Petersen, House Minority Leader Oscar de los Santos, Bishop Deborah Hutterer and more, and then met with their legislators about hunger, equal access to voting, and the need for low-income housing. Participants met with more than 40 lawmakers on our big day of advocacy. Strategic Developments – Communication - Accomplishments On a personal note, Linda and I were very proud to represent Crossroads at the 2025 Synod Assembly, (inside the red circle in the photo) but we were thrilled when the following was displayed recognizing our accomplishment! “This year, we witnessed remarkable examples of how strategic stewardship empowers congregations to strengthen their ministry capacity. At Crossroads Lutheran Church, what began as a workshop to address $30,000 in debt culminated in an Easter Sunday announcement that the congregation had raised over $75,000—more than double their goal. This resurrection story exemplifies how clear communication about generosity's impact inspires abundant giving.” In addition to this recognition, our own Leila Reddin was recognized for accomplishing all the requirements to become a Vicar.    (Rondi, I’m including the following as I thought maybe the congregation might want an overview of the Grand Canyon Synod, separate from our highlights of the assembly.)   ABOUT the GRAND CANYON SYNOD:   On Journey Together Grand Canyon Synod is part of the ELCA with over 3.5 million members. 2​ It includes 82 congregations and 3 Lutheran Campus Ministries across Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Mission To communicate Jesus, connect people, and create possibilities through the mission and ministries ​ Vision The vision is to unite communities in Christ to serve the world Core Values Core values include grace, inclusivity, hospitality, justice, mercy, and faith-filled relationships. Create Possibilities Supports 8 strategic ministries and 5 worshiping communities focused on innovation and growth Accompanies 19 candidates in seminary for ministry Provides support for pastors and deacons in their vocational leadership Connect People Supports 3 Lutheran Campus Ministries, serving over 70,000 people through partnerships Engages in global witness and interfaith collaboration. Funds advocacy and public church ministry initiatives Communicate Jesus Offers retreats, youth camps, and theological education support Connects congregations for shared ministry and promotes international relationships Note of Thanksgiving Expresses gratitude for the generosity that fuels the mission and supports congregations in transition and new leadership Stewarding Our Mission Fiscal Year 2024-2025 projected income is $3,496,731 with expenses of $2,795,048. 12​ Key funding sources include congregation support, other gifts, and restricted contributions MEET FRIENDS We will be having a "make-up" session of The Bible Year study on Sunday, June 29  following worship at 10:30.  For the next meeting, our discussion will center around Psalms 127-150 (pages 133-137 in the book) and any other questions people may have about previous books.  If you would like the Zoom Meeting ID for our next meeting, please email:  adimin@iamcrossroads.org MAKE LIFE BETTER Join us this summer as we collect bottled water for Aris Foundation!  Aris Foundation  is a charitable organization dedicated to helping the homeless community in Tempe, AZ and the surrounding areas.  For more information on Aris Foundation, click here!  If you would like to donate, please bring bottled water to the church!  You can also donate funds for water in the Church Center App! Lutheran Campformation is a joint ministry among various congregations of the Grand Canyon Synod.  It's mission is Christian Faith formation for youth entering grades 6th-12th in an outdoor setting. This year we have two of our youth attending the camp!  If you would like to help support our youth at camp, please donate in person at the church, online, or via the Church Center App! Looking for another way to support campers?  The camp has sent us an Amazon list of items needed for the week.  You can purchase items from the list and they will be sent directly to the camp!  Find the Campformation Supply List on Amazon here. And finally, Crossroads Lutheran Church has signed up for two different time frames to pray for the campers.  Prayer should focus on faith formation for young people at the camp.  Grow in their relationship with God, others and nature.  God would open their hearts, minds and bodies to experience God’s love.  Our time slots are Sunday, June 29 from 10:30-11:00am and on Monday, June 30 from 7:00-7:30am. Join Arizona Faith Network for a powerful, hands-on service opportunity as we come together across communities to pack Heat Relief Bags for those most vulnerable to Arizona’s extreme summer temperatures. These interfaith events are open to all who want to help protect lives and show compassion in action. Each event will include community-building, light refreshments, and the chance to pack bags that will be distributed through AFN’s network of Heat Relief Sites and outreach partners.  For more information and to register to volunteer, click here.  Sign up will also be available at church or email admin@iamcrossroads.org STATION COFFEE CO. HAPPENINGS Copyright © 2023 Crossroads Church, All rights reserved. Our Address Is: 2769 E. Combs Road Building D I San Tan Valley I AZ I 85140 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.