The Cactus & The Cross Blog

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

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

Dear St. John’s thank you for calling me as your Deacon! I am excited to see what God does through us! What does Christian Outreach mean for all of us? It’s developing relationships of trust and care with each other and those outside the congregation to begin/strengthen our relationship with God through Christ. (Notice that Christian Outreach is for all of us!) Why do we do this? As the church together, the body of Christ, God calls us to love God and love our neighbors as ou

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.

Join us on Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 pm, in the Worship Center to celebrate the installation of Deacon Wendy as our Deacon for Outreach Coordination! This special service signifies an exciting new phase in St. John’s ministry and our dedication to serving and engaging with our community. Celebrate with us and pray for God’s blessing, guidance, and wisdom as Deacon Wendy embarks on this new role. A light meal will follow the service, offering a chance to continue the celeb

What does “Outreach” entail, and how can it assist St. John’s in achieving its vision and objectives? Deacon Wendy will guide us in a crucial discussion about the duties of a Deacon for Outreach Coordination and the potential impact of this ministry on our congregation and community. Join Deacon Wendy as she shares her vision for Outreach, examines what outreach entails within a congregation, and considers how this ministry aligns with St. John’s Vision and Goals. Come to lea

What does “Outreach” mean, and how can it help St. John’s live out its vision and goals? Deacon Wendy will lead us in an important conversation about the role of a Deacon for Outreach Coordination and what this ministry could mean for our congregation and our community. Join Deacon Wendy as she presents her vision for Outreach, explores what outreach looks like in the life of a congregation, and considers how this ministry can connect with St. John’s Vision and Goals. Come le

According to the calendar it’s finally Fall! Any day now the temperatures will catch up with that calendar and it’s a darn good thing because, here at the Lutheran Thrift Shop, we’re done with summer! Our snowbirds are returning – I think I heard it was snowing in Minnesota - and we’re happy to see them! Now is a great time to join the LTS nation! We are currently seeking people in all areas of the shop. However, cashiers, jewelry counter people, book department worker