The news this week has been filled with stories about 9/11 twenty years ago. The stories about the families and all they lost that day are painful to hear. They remind us to appreciate the big and small things in life. Things such as hearing voices on a voicemail. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to hear how families used voicemail to say goodbye.
September Playlists
Playlists are back! Each month we post three Playlists: Children, Youth, and Adult. The Playlists explore the same topic but with different content. This month’s theme is Welcome. You’re invited to click the links below to get started.
Attitude of Gratitude
At Desert Cross Gilbert yesterday, Pastor Andrea’s message was titled Attitude of Gratitude. After leaving the worship service, one of our members discovered God calling to live out that message. Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page to read what happened next.
Learning from Ruth
Daniel Pearl, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, was kidnapped and murdered nineteen years ago. His mother died last month. Ruth Pearl had a lot to teach us in the years following her loss. Click the link below to visit our Adult page to learn more about her.
Helping Teens Deal with Depression
With the Olympic athletes sharing openly about their struggles, mental health awareness has been in the news the last few weeks. Click the link below to visit our Youth page for some important information for parents helping teens deal with depression.
Prayers for Back to School
Teachers and students are heading back to the classroom. Let’s send them back with notebooks, backpacks, and lots of prayer. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page for some Prayers for Back to School.
Sharing Space & Building Relationships
The relationship between a Jewish community and a Muslim community began with a rental agreement. Today it’s so much more. Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page to learn more about them.
Praying with Raindrops
It’s monsoon season in Arizona, and we’re very grateful for the rain. Want to check out a way to Pray with Raindrops? Visit our Children’s page by clicking the link below.
Christmas in July
It may be July, but anytime of year is a good time to share some Christmas Cheer. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for some ideas for celebrating Christmas in July.
Cheering for Vin
Why would a Phoenix Suns fan be the fan of a Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach? Click the link below to visit our Adult page to find out why.
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