KICKS FOR KIDS…

Bring shoes on Sundays December 2nd, 9th and 16th.

We are collecting shoes for underprivileged boys and girls again this year. They can be athletic shoes from toddler up to adult sizes. You can drop-off new, athletic-style shoes in their original box at the truck parked on the plaza December 2nd, 9th, and 16th, or in the church office during regular hours. Again, ALL sizes from toddler through adult are needed.

Last year you gave over 1400 pairs of shoes - let’s do it again! These shoes will bless children and families in some Title I schools in the Marana School District. (last year, they received so many - they were able to pass some along to another school district)

Thank you for your generosity!

We’re so excited to lean into the beauty of Easter together! Make plans to join us for our Good Friday Service and then our Easter Sunday services and activities… (info below)

Good Friday Service: 7pm - April 6th

We’ll gather for extended worship and reflection on the sacrifice made by our Lord. There will be a video depiction of the crucifixion, along with the observance of the Lord’s Supper together. This experience will stir your heart and create space to contemplate the cost Jesus paid for your rescue. (Worship Center)

*parents: there will be NO childcare available at Good Friday service

Easter Sunday Services: April 8th

Our services will be full of excitement and the celebration of our risen Savior!

The Casas Easter Service this year, “RISE”, will focus on the idea that Jesus’ story,  the greatest story ever told, begs to have all of our individual stories become a part of the saving Grace of God.

The service will take people on a creative, innovative, deeply meaningful and emotionally powerful journey, through, video, music, drama, dance and a live painter on stage. This is a service that is all moving people forward toward God. We’re praying that it will draw your heart closer and that your friends will find this very encouraging - so invite them to join you.

We will also have grade level Easter Egg hunts following the last service for the kids.

*don’t be late, you’ll want to see the opening of the service

Main Services: 7:50am, 915am, 1045am (Worship Center)

Traditional Chapel services: 915am, 1045am (Easter only - we added another service at 915am)

EVANGELISTS GAT

Join us at the Gat - a gathering of folks with a heart to reach people with God’s hope and grace.

We are inviting everyone with the gift of evangelism to gather this Friday, March 9 at 6:30PM  in the Palo Verde building. Glenn will share his dream and vision of mobilizing the evangelists of the church to more effectively reach the spiritually disconnected in our community.

Even if you are not sure but wonder if you have this spiritual gift, this gathering is for you! Join us Friday night…

Questions? Email Phil Lynn at , or call 878-1186.

We’re so excited to announce that this spring, Casas is partnering with Dave Ramsey’s organization to encourage and provide some sound financial coaching. If you’re in a good spot - this experience will strengthen you! If you need some encouragement - that’s included, so sign up for these 2 opportunities…

You’ll want to take advantage of both the Money Makeover Workshop and the Financial Peace University! You’ll learn principles at the FREE Workshop and at the 13 week FPU experience, you’ll get some guided help in applying those principles to your personal situation.

Total Money Makeover Workshop

Saturday - February 4th (8:30am-12:30pm) - featured speaker: Chris Hogan

This workshop will give you some sound, biblical and smart financial principles guaranteed to help you and your family. This workshop is free, so just show up on Saturday February 4th in our Worship Center by 8:30 am.

* We had a great time - hope you did also!

Financial Peace University

13-wk group study - beginning February 7th (Tuesdays / 6:30pm-8:30pm, Worship Center)

*last day to sign up is at the workshop or Sunday February 5th.

This group study will really help you unpack and personally apply the principles from the Workshop for your situation. It will be a DVD driven Dave Ramsey teaching experience around provided curriculum and resources that you’ll get to keep and utilize. Discussion table groups will help us encourage and engage. Here’s a statistic from the 1.5 million who have already taken the FPU classes:

On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the 90 day program!

We’re grateful that so many of you made plans to  join us at both the Workshop and Financial Peace University! It’s going to be a great experience together…

Times are tough - many are struggling to get a grip on finances. We want to help! We’re so excited to announce that this spring, Casas is partnering with Dave Ramsey’s organization to encourage and provide some sound financial coaching. If you’re in a good spot - this experience will strengthen you! If you need some encouragement - that’s included, so sign up for these 2 opportunities…

You’ll want to take advantage of both the Money Makeover Workshop and the Financial Peace University! You’ll learn principles at the FREE Workshop and at the 13 week FPU experience, you’ll get some guided help in applying those principles to your personal situation.

Total Money Makeover Workshop

Saturday - February 4th (8:30am-12:30pm) - featured speaker: Chris Hogan

This workshop will give you some sound, biblical and smart financial principles guaranteed to help you and your family. Sign up on the plaza - Sunday’s during December & January.

Financial Peace University

13-wk group study - beginning February 7th (Tuesdays / 6:30pm-8:30pm, Worship Center)

This group study will really help you unpack and personally apply the principles from the Workshop for your situation. It will be a DVD driven Dave Ramsey teaching experience around provided curriculum and resources that you’ll get to keep and utilize. Discussion table groups will help us encourage and engage. Here’s a statistic from the 1.5 million who have already taken the FPU classes:

On average, FPU graduates have paid off over $5,300 in debt and saved $2,700 during the 90 day program!

So make plans to join us - take advantage of both the Workshop and Financial Peace University!

There is a cost for the FPU (13-wk group study), but if you’re a member of Casas or a friend of a member - we’ll help with that too. Casas members and guests of Casas members can get the materials for FPU at a discount!

(You must personally sign up in the plaza on campus in DEC/JAN - to get this savings)

Normal cost is: $100 a family, but you can get the 13 week study, workbooks, cd’s, etc. for $35 a family!

(You must sign up in person - Sunday’s on the plaza - December & January)

*childcare information available at registration

This experience will be open to those within our NW Community also, their cost will be the $100 a family. In order to get the discounted savings - you must be a Casas member or a guest of a Casas member and sign up on the plaza, Sunday mornings in December/January.

Questions?: Contact Robbyn - #520-297-7238 or email: (attn: Robbyn)

It’s an exciting time of year as we move toward Christmas together. Come experience a warm, energetic and meaningful Christmas at Casas…

December 24th (3pm, 5pm, 7pm) Christmas Eve Services

We’re coming at Christmas Eve a bit different this year - our services are creatively designed to fully connect the story of Christmas and help capture the wonder of all God has done through Jesus. We’ll be telling the Christmas story through music, drama, video and much more…

Most of all, we’ll connect the HOPE of the Christmas story to the reality of our lives today. This service is the perfect opportunity to invite a friend, neighbor or co-worker to enjoy the wonder and beauty of Christmas at Casas with you!

All are welcome, 3 services - Christmas Eve: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm

Christmas Eve services will be family friendly and will include elements like: iBand, STOMP, video, drama, worship music, teaching, gifts for the kids, AND SNOW in KID CITY after the services with hot chocolate & cookies! The services will be an hour long and there will be an opportunity to have your family picture after the services (photo booth set; bring your own camera).

We hope you’ll join us and invite a friend!

December 25th - Christmas Day -  devotional service at 10am

On Christmas morning, if you are not able to join us Christmas Eve or want to join us - we’ll be having a service at 10 am only. It will be an intimate service with lots of worship and a short devotional together in the NorthWest Center.

*there will be NO childcare available, no abf or kids programs on Christmas Day - we will be back to ‘normal’ Sunday services and programming on Sunday, January 1 2012 (750a, 915a, 1045a)

We wanted to share some stories with you after just one week of the shoe drive, there are some great things happening within our community… here’s the video (for full details: see previous post - click here)

UPDATE - Kids Shoe Drive from Casas Church on Vimeo.

We had a great weekend celebrating the 35+ years of ministry with Drs. Roger and Julie Barrier. With Roger’s retirement from Casas, they are turning their full attention to the expanding ministry of www.preachitteachit.org - an incredible resource now serving, helping and impacting many throughout the world.

As a part of the service this past weekend, we showed a tribute video highlighting the wonderful ministry of the Barrier’s through much of the history of Casas. Enjoy…

A Tribute to Roger & Julie Barrier from Casas Church on Vimeo.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROGER’S RETIREMENT CELEBRATION!

Please join us as we celebrate the outstanding 35-year legacy of Roger Barrier here at Casas and his future work for the Kingdom through the Preach It, Teach It ministry Roger heads up with his wife Julie. TODAY Roger will be honored in all three services in the NWC and he and Julie will be on the plaza between services to sign their books. (All proceeds benefit Preach It, Teach It.) If you would like to give a gift to honor Roger as he retires, please put a donation to Casas, designated to Preach It, Teach It, in the offering. Questions? Please contact Rhonda at or 878-1112.

MARANA SCHOOL DISTRICT SHOE PROJECT

As a Christmas gift to our community, Casas is collecting athletic shoes for the children of underprivileged families in the Marana School District. We’re asking everyone to please purchase a pair of new, athletic-style shoes and bring them to church any Sunday before Christmas. All sizes-both children’s and adults-are needed and any brand is fine. All shoes must be new and in their original box. There will be two collection points: on the plaza (near the fountain) and on the walkway between the Northwest Center/North Education Building. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Operation Christmas Child is a missions project to bless needy children worldwide with Christ’s Good News and Love through a shoebox filled with gifts. Shoeboxes and ministry information are available at the plaza table for the next four Sundays. Please join us in this life-changing ministry.

ANGEL TREE

When a parent goes to prison, it is their children who do “hard time.” Find out how you can bless a family this Christmas. Visit the table on the plaza TODAY.

INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF NEEDED!

We are seeking volunteer interpreters for the deaf both in Sunday services and abf’s, for adults and children. Please contact Jeannie at 818-9700 or text Sara at 275-7048.

UPCOMING AWANA EVENTS

During November AWANA will be conducting our Kid City Christmas service project gift boxes for foster kids with GAP Ministries. Friday, December 2: 3^rd & 4^th grade girls shopping at the Tucson Mall for GAP Ministry gift boxes. For more info, contact Kristin at 878-1121 or .

UNIQUE REPEAT IS COMING - MARCH 17!

Unique Repeat is an annual resale event here at Casas which is the primary vehicle for funding Women’s Ministry as well as to reach out to those in need in our community.  We need your help!  Good quality, donated items and a battalion of volunteers are needed.  It’s not too soon to start cleaning out your closets and garages for those items that can be donated! Questions? Karen at 878-1106 or .

50+ CHRISTMAS DINNER & CONCERT

Come join the festivities on Saturday, December3 of Music, Food and Fellowship! The joy begins at 3pm in the Barrier Chapel with a Christmas concert by the Gatekeepers. After the performance enjoy a traditional turkey dinner and time of fellowship in the Cholla building. Cost is $10 per person. Sign up is required by November 28.

HURRY! HILLSONG TICKETS!

There are a few Hillsong Tickets left. Call 297-7238 to get yours before they’re gone!

RECYCLING IS COMING!

In an effort to be even greener, Casas will soon have recycling bins located throughout campus. Please begin using them for applicable waste disposals. Thank you!

WOMEN

NURSING MOMS

Located in NE108, this quiet and private location has rocking chairs and a live TV feed from the service. Please go to our Kid City check-in room NE109 and ask for a gate pass.

OUTREACH

LOCAL

Serving the Homeless and Hungry with Dignity - Every month our south side sister church, Life in Christ, serves a hot, sit-down meal to over 1,000 physically and spiritually hungry people. You can help by donating Styrofoam Dinner Plates (preferably the type with the divisions in them), Plastic Tableware and Paper Napkins. Please bring donated items to the church office marked “LIC.” Thank you!

GLOBAL

Giving Thanks - In this season, Casas thanks everyone who has given to Global Outreach! God uses your gifts to further His kingdom in ways in places where our 17 Global Workers and their teams are the only light! They are ever-grateful for your unwavering support, which allows them to continue with their ministries of sharing the Gospel throughout the nations. Thank you, Casas!

Youth Sports - Global Workers Kyle and Cristina in Peru recently kicked off their sports program for kids - they run 32 soccer teams and 5 volleyball teams! Each week they welcome up to 500 people from 9 communities onto their sports field. Your gifts to Global Outreach support our 17 global workers as they share God’s love and hope around the world - thank you, Casas!

ARE YOU OR A LOVED ONE HOMEBOUND?

If you know of homebound people connected to our church by membership, or whose family members attend Casas, who would like to receive a weekly visit by one of our dedicated volunteers, please contact our Rohring On Homebound Ministry. Persons considered homebound are those who can’t make it to church because they are unable to drive due to age and/or health concerns, are in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult care homes or in individual homes. Please contact Sandra at 878-1222 or .

GUEST SERVICES NEEDS YOU!

If you can smile, enjoy meeting new people, and have a servant’s heart, please join us in the very important role of making visitors feel welcome and comfortable at Casas. Serve as an usher during the service you attend or as a Guest Service volunteer and serve one Sunday per month. We would love to have you on our team! Contact Nancy at or 878-1135.

EMPLOYMENT

MINISTRY ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS

Casas Church is looking to hire a Ministry Assistant - Communications (25 hrs/wk). Assist the Communications Team Leader with planning, implementing and maintaining communications with our congregation and community as well as our various ministries. Produce materials for weekly blogs, bulletins, mailers, social media outlets, maintain our website with correct/current information, etc. Monitor trends in social media tools and applications. Must have writing skills, computer skills, be social media savvy/literate and a “people person” interacting with our vendors and ministries. Contact Nichole at 878-1127 or .

CASAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE WORKER

We are seeking a special individual to serve in our Food Service and Extended Care programs.

Approximately 23 hours per week. (Hours vary each day.) Half-tuition benefit. For more information, please contact our Extended Care Director, Mrs. Debby Marion at 878-1328 or .

READING AND MATH TUTORS

Seeking reading and math tutors to serve students in the new afterschool SOAR program. Teaching experience preferred. These are two-hour per week, paid positions. Please contact Renee, the SOAR Director, at 297-0922, or for more information.

TEACHERS

SUNDAY A.M. PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Teach toddlers/2year olds using provided curriculum and supplies. This is a paid position every Sunday from 9am-12:30pm. If interested contact: Dawn Parker, 878-1111 or

Substitute Teachers

Kid City Christian Preschool (”KCCP”) is looking for Substitute Teachers with an early childhood education certification or 6 months of experience in a licensed early childhood education facility.  Full- and part-time positions available.

Assistant Teachers

KCCP is also looking for Assistant Teachers with an early childhood education certification or 6 months of experience in a licensed early childhood education facility to work Monday-Friday from 2:45-6pm or 3:15-6pm. Please contact Cindy at 520-297-0393.

GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION

Administrative Office: Receptionist, Donor Services Specialist. Women’s Center: Weekend Shift Coordinator (Sat & Sun 8am-8pm), Part Time Kitchen Assistant/Prep Cook. Men’s Center: Full time Shelter Manager. Send resumes to or call 740-1501×7003.

CASAS FOOD COURT

Today’s Special: Grilled Steak Nacho Supreme. $5

Wed. Night Dinner 5-7pm: No Wed. night dinner - Thanksgiving break

Did you know: The Casas Food Court now accepts credit cards, and we serve lunch Tues, Wed. and Thurs. from 11-1? We are a self-supporting ministry that caters events such as weddings, funerals, parties, etc., on or off church campus. Call 878-1217 or e-mail

Casas Cares - Kids Shoe Drive

You heard Glenn unpack this project for all of us at Casas in his sermon on November 13th. (for sermon - click here)

As a Christmas gift to our community, Casas is collecting athletic shoes for the children of underprivileged families in the Marana Unified School District. We’re asking everyone to please purchase a pair of new, athletic-style shoes and bring them to church any Sunday before Christmas. We’re looking to collect 500 pairs of shoes before December 11th.

All sizes - both children’s and teens are needed and any brand is fine. Think “what would my kids wear”?

All shoes must be NEW and in their ORIGINAL BOX.

There will be two collection points: on the plaza (near the fountain) and on the walkway (between the Northwest Center/North Education Building).

Thank you in advance for your generosity! Let’s make a difference this Christmas season in the lives of kids in the Marana Unified School District that need our help. Just think, there will come a moment when a child who hasn’t had good shoes, laces up a new pair of shoes to run - and you will have made a difference in his or her life.

Kids Shoe Drive from Casas Church on Vimeo.