The Cactus & The Cross Blog

Get ready for the Advent season with an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and preparation for Christ’s coming! Bring the whole family to Advent Family Night on Sunday, November 29, from 3–4:30 pm. Join us in the Sanctuary and Courtyard for a variety of crafts and activities to help us prepare our hearts and homes for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy time together, connect with other families, and warm up with some delicious hot chocolate! Everyone is welcome! We look forwar

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather, give thanks, and celebrate the many blessings God has given us. Join us at St. John’s for two special opportunities to share our gratitude and enjoy fellowship together! Thanksgiving Eve Worship & Dessert Festival Wednesday, November 25, at 6:30 pm Come together for worship as we give thanks to God for all that is good and celebrate what God is doing in our lives and our community. Following worship, stay for our Dessert Festival! B

Looking for a meaningful way to assist others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, November 20, from 9 am to noon, where we extend support and companionship to our community's unhoused neighbors. This ministry offers more than just hot showers. It emphasizes dignity, hospitality, and expressing God’s love through small, caring actions. Besides showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm and respectful presence. 👐 How You Can Help Whether

From November 15-22, we have a wonderful opportunity to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness by partnering with Family Promise. This crucial ministry provides families not only with shelter and meals but also with dignity, encouragement, stability, and hope during challenging times. Your involvement makes this transformative work possible. Whether you can offer a few hours or stay overnight, there’s a chance for everyone to contribute. 👐 Ways You Can Serve Overnig

A vibrant church community thrives on shared faith, genuine love, and a common goal. Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time of learning, connection, and spiritual renewal, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore following Christ or have been on this spiritual journey for many years, you'll find a welcoming home here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Each week, our children gather for FROG – Ful

From November 15-22, we have a wonderful opportunity to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness by partnering with Family Promise. This crucial ministry provides families not only with shelter and meals but also with dignity, encouragement, stability, and hope during challenging times. Your involvement makes this transformative work possible. Whether you can offer a few hours or stay overnight, there’s a chance for everyone to contribute. 👐 Ways You Can Serve Overnig

Looking for a meaningful way to assist others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, November 6, from 9 am to noon, where we extend support and companionship to our community's unhoused neighbors. This ministry offers more than just hot showers. It emphasizes dignity, hospitality, and expressing God’s love through small, caring actions. Besides showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm and respectful presence. 👐 How You Can Help Whether y

The General Election is November 3. Make plans now to participate in this important part of our civic life. As we prepare for the election, we are reminded of these words from Scripture: “Seek the welfare of the city … and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”— Jeremiah 29:7 May we faithfully participate in our community and pray for the welfare of our city and neighbors.

The General Election is November 3. Make plans now to participate in this important part of our civic life. As we prepare for the election, we are reminded of these words from Scripture: “Seek the welfare of the city … and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.”— Jeremiah 29:7 May we faithfully participate in our community and pray for the welfare of our city and neighbors.

Celebrate All Saints’ weekend with a special day of worship, fellowship, and fun! On the weekend of October 31–November 1, we remember all the saints who have died and been raised with Christ. Join us Sunday, November 1, for a combined worship service with St. John’s, Emmanuel South Sudanese, and Vida Nueva Lutheran Church at Heroes Park, located at 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. Please note that there will be only one Sunday worship service at 11:00 am that day. Our Satu