The Cactus & The Cross Blog

The time has come again! The Caring Committee is excited to announce our Annual School Supply Drive to benefit Glen Burton School as they prepare for the upcoming school year. To meet the school's current requirements, the principal of Glen Burton School has shared a list of the most needed supplies. By donating these essential items, you'll help students and teachers start the school year equipped with the necessary resources for success. Most Needed School Supplies Black an

Looking for a meaningful way to assist others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, July 17, from 9 am to noon, where we provide 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, compassionate acts. Alongside showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm and respectful presence. 👐 How You Can Help Wheth

It's that time of year once more! The Caring Committee is thrilled to launch our Annual School Supply Drive in support of Glen Burton School as they gear up for the new school year. To address the school's current needs, the principal of Glen Burton School has provided us with a list of the most requested supplies. By donating these crucial items, you'll assist students and teachers in starting the school year with the necessary resources for success. Most Needed School Suppl

Are you seeking a meaningful way to help others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, July 3, from 9 am to noon, where we offer support and companionship to our community's unhoused neighbors. This ministry provides more than just hot showers. It focuses on dignity, hospitality, and showing God’s love through small, compassionate acts. In addition to showers, we offer hygiene products, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm and respectful presence. 👐 How You Can Help Whet

Are you looking for a meaningful way to assist others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, June 19, 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 demonstrating God’s love through small, compassionate actions. Besides showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm and respectful presence. 👐 How You Can

We are thrilled to have missionary Kristen Chuenchum return to St. John’s this Sunday, June 7, at 9:45 am. Kristen will discuss her ministry with vulnerable children and families in Thailand and the exciting progress of Saan Jai Rak. St. John’s has long supported Kristen and Sprite’s ministry, and we are thankful for our ongoing relationship with their family. Their visit offers a unique chance for our congregation to reconnect, hear stories of God’s work in Thailand, and lea

This year, as part of our VBS, we are collecting donations to support community outreach projects. These projects offer our children and families opportunities 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 within our community. Birthday Bags Donations Needed Help us make birthdays extra special for children and families by donating: Boxed cake mix Tub

We are delighted to welcome missionary Kristen Chuenchum back to St. John’s on Sunday, June 7, at 9:45 am. Kristen will be sharing about her ministry work with vulnerable children and families in Thailand and the exciting developments taking place through Saan Jai Rak. St. John’s has been a longtime partner in supporting Kristen and Sprite’s ministry, and we are grateful for the relationship we continue to share with their family. Their visit is a special opportunity for our

Are you seeking a meaningful way to help others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, June 5, from 9 am to noon, where we offer support and companionship to our community's unhoused neighbors. This ministry provides more than just hot showers. It focuses on respecting dignity, offering hospitality, and showing God’s love through small, compassionate acts. In addition to showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and—most importantly—a warm and respectful presence. 👐

It’s almost that time again… when there’s a chill in the air and everything smells like evergreens! Well, maybe that “chill” is coming from the A/C—but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Lutheran Thrift Shop. Our most popular event of the year is just around the corner! Throughout July, our Holiday Shop will be transformed into a festive wonderland. Shelves and displays will be filled with exquisite holiday ornaments and dishes, twinkling colored lights and un