THE NURSERY is the building northwest of the Sanctuary, and it is available during Sunday services for infants through 3 year-olds. Ask an usher if you need directions. Our nursery director, Kristen Cross, can’t wait to meet you and your child(ren)!THE CRY ROOM is located behind the Sanctuary with access from the north end of the narthex. It is a place for parents to comfort or feed restless, crying, or hungry children, and still be able to see and hear the worship service.LARGE PRINT PEW BIBLES are available for those who use large print bulletins. Request a copy from the greeters as you enter, and please return it to the narthex when you leave the service.HEARING AIDS are available in the narthex for use on Sunday. Please use them as needed, but remember to return them to the table as you leave the service. Ask an usher if you need assistance.TODAY’S WORSHIP

ALTAR FLOWERS are given this morning by Jack and Connie Harris in honor of love and faith; and by Myron and Mary Sailer in celebration of their granddaughter, Melissa Kast, on her high school graduation.BOOKS have been given to our library this morning in honor of Rebecca Chan on her college graduation, Magna Cum Laude, by Ann and Fred Chan; and in memory of her husband, Carl Johnson, by Ellinor Johnson. WE WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH through the Sacrament of Baptism Adriana Bartlett Gray, baptized during worship on Saturday, May 12, and Kim Marie Allen, baptized during worship on Saturday, May 19.THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR this morning celebrates the birth on May 1 of a daughter, Hope Anne, to Rob and Sally Westra. HAPPENING TODAY

TAKE THE PLUNGE TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH JESUS AT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Registration continues today on the courtyard for students who are age 4, as of September 1, through entering 6^th grade in the fall. Adult and youth volunteers, 7^th grade and older, may also register. We have positions (over 300!) for many interests and abilities!SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 for all 2 year-olds through 8^th graders continues in the Sunday School office this morning. Help us plan curriculum for next fall by enrolling your children today. If you wish to teach next year, now is also the time to reserve your grade and hour!1/2 Price Book Sale: Women's Ministry is cleaning out their offices and have found several new books from past Bible Studies. These will be offered for 1/2 price at the Women’s Ministry Table. Please stop by and browse for your summertime reading!NEW THIS WEEK

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Today is the last day of Sunday School until next fall. 8^th graders are invited to join High School Sunday School at 10:30 in room 205/206. 6^th graders are invited to join 7^th graders at 11:45 in room 205/206. SOUTH AFRICA MISSION TEAM departs this Friday, May 25, and they will return on Monday, June 4. Please keep them in your prayers, and follow the team on their live blog at www.LaCasadeCristo.com.SUMMERTIME STATION BEGINS JUNE 3. It is a special hour of worship in room 102 at either 9:15 or 10:30 for potty trained 3 year-olds through those entering kindergarten in the fall. Children will experience God’s word through stories, songs, and craft activities. No registration is needed. ONGOING SIGNUPS

JOIN P.E.P. (our retirees’ group) for lunch on Wednesday, May 23, at noon in room 101 for lunch---and see a slide show, presented by Pastor Lloyd Wallace, on "Israel and Egypt Today." Please sign up and pay the $5 per person cost at the Information Table or in the church office by Sunday, May 20. For questions, call Bill and Mickey Gronlund at 480-951-5245.HANDBELL FUN RING – If you enjoy handbell music and would like to learn more about it, sign up for a FUN RING on May 22 at 7pm in the choir rehearsal room. We'll unlock some of the secrets to playing and you'll have a hands on opportunity to make music no obligation to join the group. Adults who have a little music background. Are welcome. Basically you need to know note values and be able to count to four. Sign up at the information table today or contact Marcy Hontz, 480-948-1234 (X1605) or by e-mail, mhontz@lacasadecristo.com. M.I.S.S. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP is especially for parents who have lost a baby or young child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or death. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00pm. No registration is needed, but childcare must be reserved a week in advance. There is a charge of $5 per child ($10 maximum per family). To reserve childcare or for other information, please call or email Amy MacDonald, 623-434-3283 or Amy.MacDonald@MISSFoundation.org, or Janeen Kokodynski, 480-970-9045 or Janeen@MISSFoundation.org.ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - A group from La Casa de Cristo goes on the first Sunday of each month to help serve the noon meal at St. Vincent de Paul. All workers need to be at least 14 years old. Our next date to serve is Sunday, June 3. If you would like to help, sign up at the Information Table today.VICaP FAITH IN ACTION To learn how you can help a homebound neighbor remain independent by offering assistance with grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, computer work, handyman jobs, or friendly visits or phone calls, please stop by the Information Table. A short orientation meeting is all that is required. To volunteer, or if you know someone who needs assistance, you may sign up on Sundays, or call our coordinator, Jean Poarch, at 602-789-1844. SPECIAL EVENTS

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE CONFERENCE - DISCOUNT REGISTRATION! Conferences will be presented by Family Life at 3 different Arizona locations this summer. Pick up a brochure with all the details at the Women’s Ministry Table. La Casa de Cristo members who register by the end of May are eligible to receive a group-discounted rate of $158/couple for ANY conference ANYWHERE in the U.S. Simply register by phone at 800-358-6329 and let them know you are with the La Casa de Cristo group, coordinated by Doug and Michelle Hayes. For more information contact Doug or Michelle Hayes at 480-595-7155.CONGREGATION LIFE

FLOWER AND LIBRARY BOOK DONATION CHARTS for 2007 are available at the Information Table. The cost is $45 for flowers and $15 for a book.WAYS WE CAN HELP OTHERS

FOOD BANK ITEM OF THE MONTH for May is canned beans such as pinto beans or pork and beans. We also always accept any other nonperishable food items, as well as Bashas’ free milk coupons. DISPOSABLE DIAPERS REQUESTED for distribution to St. Vincent de Paul, the Bridge, and Palomino families. We need all sizes----especially 2, 4, and 5. If you can provide them, please leave them in the marked box on the patio.TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS – Please bring any hotel-sized toiletries that you pick up in your travels to our collection box on the patio.COUPON INSERTS – Another cost free way to help the needy is to bring your uncut Smart Source, Valassis, and P and G coupon inserts from Sunday’s paper, and leave them in the container marked for this purpose at the Information Table on the patio. SAVE YOUR LABELS, BOX TOPS, AND STAMPS – Priscilla Circle collects these to help Palomino Elementary School and the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. A list of products is at the Information Table. All labels turned in must contain the UPC code. Please leave a ¼" border around all canceled postage stamps you contribute.THIS ‘N THAT

VISIT OUR LIBRARY – We have a variety of Christian materials for children and adults. The library is in the Administration Building next to the office reception area, and is open Sunday mornings as well as 9am-4pm weekdays.THE SIMPLY GIVING® PROGRAM – Through the Simply Giving® program, you can choose to have your gifts to La Casa de Cristo made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You can get an information sheet about this free service, offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, with an authorization form on the back, at the Information Table. GROCERY CERTIFICATES/CARDS – You may make GCP purchases on the courtyard this morning before and after the 9:15 service, and also find out how to enroll in escrip for various merchants. Grocery gift certificates or cards are also available in the church office, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Monies earned in this way will underwrite the cost of pews in the planned chapel (as it did for the pews in our Sanctuary).CDS AND DVDS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE - Order envelopes for CDs and DVDs are available at the Information Table or at the office reception desk during the week. The cost is $5.00 per CD and $10.00 per DVD, which includes mailing. Please include your payment in the envelope.

THE NURSERY is the building northwest of the Sanctuary, and it is available during Sunday services for infants through 3 year-olds. Ask an usher if you need directions. Our nursery director, Kristen Cross, can’t wait to meet you and your child(ren)!THE CRY ROOM is located behind the Sanctuary with access from the north end of the narthex. It is a place for parents to comfort or feed restless, crying, or hungry children, and still be able to see and hear the worship service.LARGE PRINT PEW BIBLES are available for those who use large print bulletins. Request a copy from the greeters as you enter, and please return it to the narthex when you leave the service.HEARING AIDS are available in the narthex for use on Sunday. Please use them as needed, but remember to return them to the table as you leave the service. Ask an usher if you need assistance.TODAY’S WORSHIP

ALTAR FLOWERS are given this morning by Jack and Connie Harris in honor of love and faith; and by Myron and Mary Sailer in celebration of their granddaughter, Melissa Kast, on her high school graduation.BOOKS have been given to our library this morning in honor of Rebecca Chan on her college graduation, Magna Cum Laude, by Ann and Fred Chan; and in memory of her husband, Carl Johnson, by Ellinor Johnson. WE WELCOME TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH through the Sacrament of Baptism Adriana Bartlett Gray, baptized during worship on Saturday, May 12, and Kim Marie Allen, baptized during worship on Saturday, May 19.THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR this morning celebrates the birth on May 1 of a daughter, Hope Anne, to Rob and Sally Westra. HAPPENING TODAY

TAKE THE PLUNGE TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH JESUS AT VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Registration continues today on the courtyard for students who are age 4, as of September 1, through entering 6^th grade in the fall. Adult and youth volunteers, 7^th grade and older, may also register. We have positions (over 300!) for many interests and abilities!SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION for 2007-2008 for all 2 year-olds through 8^th graders continues in the Sunday School office this morning. Help us plan curriculum for next fall by enrolling your children today. If you wish to teach next year, now is also the time to reserve your grade and hour!1/2 Price Book Sale: Women's Ministry is cleaning out their offices and have found several new books from past Bible Studies. These will be offered for 1/2 price at the Women’s Ministry Table. Please stop by and browse for your summertime reading!NEW THIS WEEK

SUNDAY SCHOOL – Today is the last day of Sunday School until next fall. 8^th graders are invited to join High School Sunday School at 10:30 in room 205/206. 6^th graders are invited to join 7^th graders at 11:45 in room 205/206. SOUTH AFRICA MISSION TEAM departs this Friday, May 25, and they will return on Monday, June 4. Please keep them in your prayers, and follow the team on their live blog at www.LaCasadeCristo.com.SUMMERTIME STATION BEGINS JUNE 3. It is a special hour of worship in room 102 at either 9:15 or 10:30 for potty trained 3 year-olds through those entering kindergarten in the fall. Children will experience God’s word through stories, songs, and craft activities. No registration is needed. ONGOING SIGNUPS

JOIN P.E.P. (our retirees’ group) for lunch on Wednesday, May 23, at noon in room 101 for lunch---and see a slide show, presented by Pastor Lloyd Wallace, on "Israel and Egypt Today." Please sign up and pay the $5 per person cost at the Information Table or in the church office by Sunday, May 20. For questions, call Bill and Mickey Gronlund at 480-951-5245.HANDBELL FUN RING – If you enjoy handbell music and would like to learn more about it, sign up for a FUN RING on May 22 at 7pm in the choir rehearsal room. We'll unlock some of the secrets to playing and you'll have a hands on opportunity to make music no obligation to join the group. Adults who have a little music background. Are welcome. Basically you need to know note values and be able to count to four. Sign up at the information table today or contact Marcy Hontz, 480-948-1234 (X1605) or by e-mail, mhontz@lacasadecristo.com. M.I.S.S. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP is especially for parents who have lost a baby or young child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or death. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 23, at 7:00pm. No registration is needed, but childcare must be reserved a week in advance. There is a charge of $5 per child ($10 maximum per family). To reserve childcare or for other information, please call or email Amy MacDonald, 623-434-3283 or Amy.MacDonald@MISSFoundation.org, or Janeen Kokodynski, 480-970-9045 or Janeen@MISSFoundation.org.ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - A group from La Casa de Cristo goes on the first Sunday of each month to help serve the noon meal at St. Vincent de Paul. All workers need to be at least 14 years old. Our next date to serve is Sunday, June 3. If you would like to help, sign up at the Information Table today.VICaP FAITH IN ACTION To learn how you can help a homebound neighbor remain independent by offering assistance with grocery shopping, transportation to appointments, computer work, handyman jobs, or friendly visits or phone calls, please stop by the Information Table. A short orientation meeting is all that is required. To volunteer, or if you know someone who needs assistance, you may sign up on Sundays, or call our coordinator, Jean Poarch, at 602-789-1844. SPECIAL EVENTS

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER MARRIAGE CONFERENCE - DISCOUNT REGISTRATION! Conferences will be presented by Family Life at 3 different Arizona locations this summer. Pick up a brochure with all the details at the Women’s Ministry Table. La Casa de Cristo members who register by the end of May are eligible to receive a group-discounted rate of $158/couple for ANY conference ANYWHERE in the U.S. Simply register by phone at 800-358-6329 and let them know you are with the La Casa de Cristo group, coordinated by Doug and Michelle Hayes. For more information contact Doug or Michelle Hayes at 480-595-7155.CONGREGATION LIFE

FLOWER AND LIBRARY BOOK DONATION CHARTS for 2007 are available at the Information Table. The cost is $45 for flowers and $15 for a book.WAYS WE CAN HELP OTHERS

FOOD BANK ITEM OF THE MONTH for May is canned beans such as pinto beans or pork and beans. We also always accept any other nonperishable food items, as well as Bashas’ free milk coupons. DISPOSABLE DIAPERS REQUESTED for distribution to St. Vincent de Paul, the Bridge, and Palomino families. We need all sizes----especially 2, 4, and 5. If you can provide them, please leave them in the marked box on the patio.TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS – Please bring any hotel-sized toiletries that you pick up in your travels to our collection box on the patio.COUPON INSERTS – Another cost free way to help the needy is to bring your uncut Smart Source, Valassis, and P and G coupon inserts from Sunday’s paper, and leave them in the container marked for this purpose at the Information Table on the patio. SAVE YOUR LABELS, BOX TOPS, AND STAMPS – Priscilla Circle collects these to help Palomino Elementary School and the Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. A list of products is at the Information Table. All labels turned in must contain the UPC code. Please leave a ¼" border around all canceled postage stamps you contribute.THIS ‘N THAT

VISIT OUR LIBRARY – We have a variety of Christian materials for children and adults. The library is in the Administration Building next to the office reception area, and is open Sunday mornings as well as 9am-4pm weekdays.THE SIMPLY GIVING® PROGRAM – Through the Simply Giving® program, you can choose to have your gifts to La Casa de Cristo made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You can get an information sheet about this free service, offered by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, with an authorization form on the back, at the Information Table. GROCERY CERTIFICATES/CARDS – You may make GCP purchases on the courtyard this morning before and after the 9:15 service, and also find out how to enroll in escrip for various merchants. Grocery gift certificates or cards are also available in the church office, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Monies earned in this way will underwrite the cost of pews in the planned chapel (as it did for the pews in our Sanctuary).CDS AND DVDS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE - Order envelopes for CDs and DVDs are available at the Information Table or at the office reception desk during the week. The cost is $5.00 per CD and $10.00 per DVD, which includes mailing. Please include your payment in the envelope.

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