The Cactus & The Cross Blog

This year, as part of our VBS, we are gathering donations to support community outreach initiatives. These initiatives provide opportunities for our children and families to serve others while understanding the value of compassion, generosity, and kindness. Your contributions will enable us to assemble care packages for individuals and families in need within our community. Birthday Bags Donations Needed Help us make birthdays extra special for children and families by donati

With summer approaching, we are thrilled to invite families to join us for a memorable Vacation Bible School (VBS) weekend! This year’s VBS promises to be packed with faith, fun, music, activities, crafts, games, and meaningful opportunities to serve our community. We encourage children and families to participate in this special weekend as we learn, grow, and celebrate together. VBS Schedule Friday, June 5, 5 - 8 pm Saturday, June 6, 9 am – Noon Sunday, June 7, 9:30 am – Noo

From May 24-31, we have a great opportunity to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness by partnering with Family Promise. This vital ministry provides families not only with shelter and meals but also with dignity, encouragement, stability, and hope during challenging times. Your involvement makes this meaningful work possible. Whether you can offer a few hours or stay overnight, there is a way for everyone to help. 👐 Ways You Can Serve Overnighters: Provide a safe,

Embarking on the next phase of your faith journey is a significant and personal choice, and we warmly invite you to take that step with our upcoming Adult Confirmation classes. Whether you're new to the Lutheran tradition or seeking to deepen your faith understanding, these classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment to learn, grow, and ask questions. Tailored for adults, this experience is enriching and accessible, regardless of where you are on your spiritual pat

Are you looking for a meaningful way to assist others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, May 22, 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 respecting dignity, providing hospitality, and demonstrating God’s love through small, compassionate acts. Besides showers, we supply hygiene products, clean towels, and—most importantly—a warm and respectful presence.

A vibrant church community thrives on shared faith, genuine love, and a common purpose. We invite you to join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time devoted to learning, connection, and spiritual renewal, regardless of where you are in your faith journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore what it means to follow Christ or have been on your spiritual path for many years, you will find a welcoming home here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Each

As part of this year’s VBS, we are also collecting donations to support community outreach projects. These projects allow our children and families to serve others while learning the importance of compassion, generosity, and kindness. Your donations will help us create care packages for individuals and families in need throughout our community. Birthday Bags Donations Needed Help us make birthdays extra special for children and families by donating: Boxed cake mix Tub of fros

Summer is almost here, and we are excited to invite families to join us for an unforgettable Vacation Bible School (VBS) weekend! This year’s VBS will be filled with faith, fun, music, activities, crafts, games, and meaningful opportunities to serve others in our community. We welcome children and families to be part of this special weekend as we learn, grow, and celebrate together. VBS Schedule Friday, June 55:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday, June 69:00 AM – Noon Sunday, June 79:30

From May 24-31, we have a significant chance to assist our neighbors facing homelessness by collaborating with Family Promise. This essential ministry offers families more than just shelter and meals—it provides dignity, encouragement, stability, and hope during a difficult time. Your participation helps make this impactful work possible. Whether you can spare a few hours or stay overnight, there is an opportunity for everyone to contribute. 👐 Ways You Can Serve Overnighters

Are you interested in learning more about St. John’s and becoming part of our church family? We would love to meet you! Join us for our New Members Meet & Greet on Saturday, May 16 at 6:00 pm for a relaxed and welcoming evening designed for anyone who wants to learn more about our community, our mission, and what it means to become a member of St. John’s. Whether you’ve been visiting for a few weeks or have simply been curious about getting more connected, this gathering is a