The Cactus & The Cross Blog

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

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

From May 24-31, we have a meaningful opportunity to serve our neighbors experiencing homelessness by partnering with Family Promise. This vital ministry provides families with more than just shelter and meals—it offers dignity, encouragement, stability, and hope during a challenging season. Your involvement helps make this life-giving work possible. Whether you have a few hours to give or are able to stay overnight, there’s a place for everyone to serve. 👐 Ways You Can Serve

Are you seeking a meaningful way to help others? Join our Shower Ministry on Friday, March 13, from 9 am to noon, where we offer support and friendship 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 gestures. In addition to showers, we provide hygiene products, clean towels, and—most importantly—a warm and respectful presence.

Your voice matters, and there's a great opportunity ahead to participate in shaping the life and future of our church. We invite you to attend the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 3 at 9:45am, accessible both in the Sanctuary and on Zoom for your convenience. This meeting is the primary decision-making event at St. John’s, essential for steering the direction of our church community. During this session, we will elect new council members, receive key updates, and engage

When the Lutheran Thrift Shop first opened its doors, donations were picked up and furniture deliveries were made by volunteers using their own pick-up trucks. The ability to transport large items has always been crucial to the shop’s success, and it remains a major component of our daily operation. Over the years, business has steadily increased, and to keep up with demand, the shop upgraded to a seven-passenger, 14’ box truck — which continues to be a key part of our busine

Your voice is important, and there's a significant opportunity coming up to engage in the life and future of our church. We invite you to join the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 3 at 9:45am, available both in the Sanctuary and on Zoom for your convenience. As the main decision-making event at St. John’s, this meeting is crucial in guiding the direction of our church community. During this gathering, we will elect new council members, receive important updates, and part

Get ready—something special is just around the corner! Vacation Bible School is coming up, and we’re gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with energy, connection, and purpose. If you’ve ever thought about being part of something that truly makes a difference, this is your moment. VBS isn’t just an event—it’s an opportunity to inspire, encourage, and create lasting memories for kids in our community. And it all starts with you. We’re inviting all volunteers and an

Nestled in the beautiful forests of Prescott, Arizona, Camp ALOMA offers an unforgettable summer camp experience rooted in faith, community, and outdoor adventure. As Arizona’s Lutheran camp, ALOMA provides a welcoming space where kids, teens, and even adults can grow, explore, and build meaningful connections. 🌲 A Summer Full of Adventure From the moment campers arrive, they’re immersed in a wide range of exciting activities designed to challenge, inspire, and connect them

Your voice matters—and there’s an important opportunity coming up to be part of the life and future of our church. We invite you to attend the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 3 at 9:45am , held both in the Sanctuary and on Zoom for your convenience. As the primary decision-making gathering at St. John’s, this meeting plays a vital role in shaping the direction of our church community. During this time together, we will elect new council members , hear important update