NewsFlash - 6/16/26
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Sandy Stearne • Administrative Assistant
June 16, 2026

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Welcome to the weekly NewsFlash 👋
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Missed last week’s sermon?
Watch it here
Upcoming Events
  • Sourdough Bread Baking Class - Saturday, June 20 from 11-2 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up closed]
  • Lunch Bunch - Friday June 26 at 11:30 @ Cactus Racks located at 30845 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.
  • Trivia Night - Wednesday, July 8 from 6-8 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up here]
  • Helping Hands - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10-12 @ Light of the Desert
  • Children’s Workshop - Saturday, July 11 from 9-10 @ Light of the Desert
This Week @ Light of the Desert

Wednesday, June 17th
Thursday, June 18th
Saturday, June 20th
  • Sourdough Bread Baking Class - 11-2 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up closed]
Sunday, June 21st
  • 9:30am - Join us for Sunday service in person or online.
Monday, June 22nd


For all the details about the above events, please click on the link for the Light of the Desert Calendar below.

Light of the Desert Calendar
Let’s Connect!

Have a question, need prayer, want to learn more about the church, or simply want to connect with someone? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out our Connection Card or Prayer Request Card below, and a member of our team will follow up with you.

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This Week's Message

Watch last Sunday’s sermon 👇

Watch Livestream here
June Change 4 Change

This month our Change 4 Change offering is supporting the ministry of Agua Prieta Family Shelters, an organization dedicated to providing housing for families living in extremely poor conditions in the Territoria Movimiento and the Colonia Ladrilleria Neighborhoods in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. Light of the Desert has partnered with them for several years and sends 4 teams a year to build homes in Agua Prieta.

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Birthdays
  • 3 - Hannah Jerome & Kathy Taylor
  • 4 - Margie Pleggenkuhle
  • 8 - Ryan Davis
  • 11 - Brian O’Rourke
  • 13 - Bonnie McGinn
  • 14 - Billy Miller
  • 19 - Ron Eberling, Sandy Isho
  • 22 - Lauren Marver, Hudson Washut
  • 25 - Todd Struble
  • 27 - Scott Nickum
  • 30 - Steve Grothe
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📍 33175 N Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
☎️ (480) 488-2716

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NewsFlash - 6/16/26
Welcome to the weekly NewsFlash 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Missed last week’s sermon?Watch it here Upcoming Events Sourdough Bread Baking Class - Saturday, June 20 from 11-2 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up closed] Lunch Bunch- Friday June 26 at 11:30 @ Cactus Racks located at 30845 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek. Trivia Night - Wednesday, July 8 from 6-8 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up here] Helping Hands - 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10-12 @ Light of the Desert Children’s Workshop - Saturday, July 11 from 9-10 @ Light of the Desert This Week @ Light of the Desert Wednesday, June 17th Men’s Bible Study - 7:00am via Zoom Adult Bible Study - 9:00am via Zoom Women’s Bible Study - 11:00am in Room 101 @ Light of the Desert The Gathering - 6:00pm @ The Miller’s Home Thursday, June 18th Music Night - 6:30pm @ Light of the Desert Saturday, June 20th Sourdough Bread Baking Class - 11-2 @ Light of the Desert [Sign up closed] Sunday, June 21st 9:30am - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Monday, June 22nd Men Discipling Men - 7:00pm @ Pastor Bill’s House For all the details about the above events, please click on the link for the Light of the Desert Calendar below.Light of the Desert Calendar Let’s Connect! Have a question, need prayer, want to learn more about the church, or simply want to connect with someone? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out our Connection Card or Prayer Request Card below, and a member of our team will follow up with you.Connection CardPrayer Request Card This Week's Message Watch last Sunday’s sermon 👇Watch Livestream here June Change 4 Change This month our Change 4 Change offering is supporting the ministry of Agua Prieta Family Shelters, an organization dedicated to providing housing for families living in extremely poor conditions in the Territoria Movimiento and the Colonia Ladrilleria Neighborhoods in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. Light of the Desert has partnered with them for several years and sends 4 teams a year to build homes in Agua Prieta.Give Now Here Birthdays 3 - Hannah Jerome & Kathy Taylor 4 - Margie Pleggenkuhle 8 - Ryan Davis 11 - Brian O’Rourke 13 - Bonnie McGinn 14 - Billy Miller 19 - Ron Eberling, Sandy Isho 22 - Lauren Marver, Hudson Washut 25 - Todd Struble 27 - Scott Nickum 30 - Steve Grothe Stay Connected 📸 Follow us on Facebook and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. 📍 33175 N Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 ☎️ (480) 488-2716 See you soon ☀️

Sandy Stearne

Administrative Assistant