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Director of Youth & Family Ministries Needed at Desert Cross Lutheran Church

Desert Cross Lutheran Church seeks a passionate Director of Youth & Family Ministries to lead faith formation and mission initiatives. Part-time role with impactful opportunities to serve and grow within a supportive community. View the job description here as a Word doc. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@desertcross.org.

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Desert Cross and Spirit of Joy in Gilbert seek a Worship Leader & Choir/Bell Choir Director

Desert Cross Lutheran Church and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Gilbert are seeking a Worship Leader & Choir/Bell Choir Director.

We are seeking a qualified person to fill both roles. However, If a single qualified candidate is not available, we will consider offering two separate positions.

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Prayers for Pastor Thaddeus Book

We pray for Pastor Thaddeus Book (Desert Cross, Tempe) who was recently admitted to the hospital needing antiobiotics to treat an elbow infection.

“O Lord, your compassions never fail and your mercies are new every morning. We give you thanks for giving Pastor Thadd both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him the good work you have begun; that he, daily increasing in bodily strength and rejoicing in your goodness, may so order his life and conduct that he may always think and do those things that please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

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In Memoriam: Rev. Harold D. Stromer

We pray for the friends, family, and former congregations of Rev. Harold D. Stromer, who died January 7, 2022. We especially lift up his wife Kathryn in prayer.

After retirement, Harold and Kathy moved to Sun City West, AZ where he continued his work by serving as interim pastor for Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church.

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Installation of Rev. Thaddeus M. Book at Desert Cross Lutheran Church

All are invited to online Epiphany 2 worship and the installation of Rev. Thaddeus M. Book at Desert Cross Lutheran Church, Tempe/Gilbert, on January 17, 2021, 10am MST, 11 am PST. A welcome reception will follow the installation on Zoom. Click to join the Zoom meeting. Download worship bulletin here.

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Prayers for Pastor Doris Nolan

We pray for Pastor Doris Nolan, Transitional Associate Pastor at Desert Cross Lutheran Church, who has been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28-30

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Prayers for Desert Cross, Tempe & Gilbert

We uplift in prayer Desert Cross Lutheran Church in Tempe and Gilbert, AZ. We pray for their missional congregation, who celebrates Christ's presence, invites people into a growing relationship with Jesus and equips them to serve in a broken world. We pray for: Andrea Cain, Senior Pastor; Doris Nolan, Transitional Associate Pastor; Doug Bjotvedt, Director of Operations & Property; Dawn Collins, Office Manager; Daniel Decker, Director of Worship & Music Ministries - Tempe; Chad Diegle, Director of Youth Ministries; Shannon Fossett, Director of Children's Ministries; Maegan Jennett, Communications Coordinator; Michael Lottes, Director of Worship & Music Ministries - Gilbert; Denise McClellan, Director of Adult Ministries; Jessica Robinson, Worship Coordinator; Kristen Roehling, Children’s Ministry Assistant; and Denise Viker, RN, Parish Nurse.

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POSITION FILLED: Desert Cross, Tempe, looking for Director of Worship and Music 

Desert Cross Lutheran Church, in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for a Director of Worship and Music. This is a full-time salaried position, available summer 2019.

The Director of Worship and Music equips musicians and worship leaders and, with the Senior Pastor, guides and supports the worship planning process. Please refer to the job posting on Desert Cross’s website for details about this position.

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