Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Christians around the world are gathering for Worship and marking the beginning of Lent with ashes and the mark of the cross on their foreheads. Use the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more about Ash Wednesday and the faith practices of Lent.
Transfiguration of Our Lord
This weekend at our Worship Services we’ll be hearing about the Transfiguration of Our Lord. It’s the last Sunday prior to the start of Lent. During WE╬ogether Education the kids will be exploring the Gospel Lesson through some fun hands-on activities. They’ll be making Quiet Place Collages and forming objects with Play-Doh based on the images from the readings they’ll hear during WE╬ogether Worship. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page and read the Gospel Lesson prior to attending the Worship Service.
Epiphany: Unfolding the Discovery
We’re about halfway through the Epiphany Season. Today we’re providing you with some study materials to help you delve deeper into the meaning of this season. Using study materials to prepare for worship can be a powerful way to practice our faith. Please visit our Worship&Music page for more information.
Ben's Bells
Ben’s Bells will be our guest at Family Night at Desert Cross Gilbert Wednesday, January 22 at 5:30 pm. They will lead us in a conversation on kindness. Family Night is for ALL ages and for ALL types of households. Families with kids, single households, families without children, grandparents, etc. Please click the link below to visit our Children’s page to learn more about Ben’s Bells and Family Night.
Take Your Kids to Church
WE╬ogether Education restarts this weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at WE╬ogether Worship and WE╬ogether Education. We know it can be difficult to get the kids up and out the door for church. For some inspiration, we’re sharing an article on our Children’s page. Click the link below to check it out. See you at church!
Epiphany
On the Church calendar, January 6 is Epiphany. At Desert Cross, we’ll celebrate the start of the Epiphany Season with the Baptism of Our Lord at this weekend’s Worship Services. Use the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more about the season and how it’s celebrated.
Parenting Teens
Parenting teens is hard work. Sometimes we wonder if we’re reaching them; yet, our kids need us more than ever at this challenging time in their lives. Visit our Youth page today for some insight into what teens think about our parenting.
Love Came Down
It’s been a busy time of shopping, decorating, baking, etc. Take a few minutes today to visit our Worship&Music page for a quiet reminder of the true meaning of Advent and Christmas.
Peace & Hope
During Advent we’ve been exploring the ideas of Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love. Today we have a message about Peace & Hope from the perspective of children. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for today’s post.
Advent Wreath
You may be lighting Advent candles at home this season. We’re sharing some information about the history and meaning of the Advent Wreath. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page to learn more.
