Desert Hills Lutheran Church

06/08/2026

Another beautiful day at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley, Arizona. God is good!

06/06/2026

Many of you read the Bible with us last year. Now, our focus is on highlighting the major themes of the Bible and how these stories point to a divine plan of God’s redemption of us and creation.

This weekend, we turn our attention to the prophets, who stand as God’s voice to the powers of this world. We discover their consistent themes, even as they speak to multiple nations and generations. They speak with clarity and relevance, and their voices continue to resonate in our lives today. They challenge, convict, and comfort us, urging us toward a deeper and more genuine relationship with God and our neighbors.

We invite you to strengthen your relationship with God and your neighbors during worship services this weekend at Desert Hills Lutheran Church.

06/05/2026

Pastor Craig invites you to chat with him and others over coffee at Posada Java on Tuesday, June 9, from 9 - 10 am. He would love to get to know you better.

06/04/2026

Congratulations and God's blessing, Jenn! We can't wait to see what God has planned for you at Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Arizona.

06/03/2026

GROWING IN GENEROSITY IS GROWING IN FAITH by Dennis

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” — 2 Corinthians 9:11

Rose and Isaiah Kofie were as filled with hope as any new parents are when awaiting the birth of a child. But their son’s birth came earlier than expected. Doctors said that it was unlikely that the little fellow would survive. He did survive, and he needed God’s care, for in his early life, he struggled to mark the milestones of development. The medical diagnosis was that their son, Jude, would live with autism.

Music was an important part of family life from Jude’s earliest years. No one taught Jude to play keyboard instruments, yet, somehow, the music in Jude’s mind directed his fingers to the melodies, harmonies, and flourishes that echoed and added to the styles of jazz, pop, and classical pieces, too.

Bill Magnuson is a piano tuner in the Colorado town where the Kofies live. By chance, he happened to see and hear Jude at the keyboard: no musical score anywhere to be seen. Bill was astounded by Jude’s obvious talent and concluded that this extraordinary young musician should not be limited to playing on an electronic keyboard.

One day, unexpectedly, a grand piano was delivered to the Kofies’ home as a gift. Bill, the piano tuner, determined that no better use could be made of an inheritance from his father than to provide the talented young musician with a quality instrument. Bill also promised to tune it monthly and to pay for Jude’s ongoing skill-building with a professional music teacher.

When Jesus directs his followers (in every age, including ours) to love our neighbors in the same way we tenderly care about ourselves, I believe he had in mind something like what happened in the heart of Bill, the piano tuner. Bill didn’t focus on Jude’s limitations or on his ethnic heritage. He focused on the possibilities of beauty and joy that Jude’s gifts could bring to people who needed them. And that focus of tender concern moved him to generosity and joy in giving of himself and of his means to advance those possibilities. The world we live in could use a lot more of that generous spirit. And as we grow in faith, we have opportunities aplenty to grow in just that way.

Journaling:
How has God’s generosity toward you inspired you to be more open-handed with what you have—your time, talents, or resources—so that others might experience His love and goodness through you?

06/02/2026

Men are invited to join Bookmen, a lively book study group gathering each Wednesday at 7:45 am at Madera Sunrise in Green Valley. Together we’ll discuss our latest book, share perspectives, and enjoy thoughtful conversation in a relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you’re an avid reader or just enjoy good discussion and fellowship, we’d love to have you join us.

06/01/2026

Kay and the ladies of Desert Hills Lutheran Church invite you to join them as they participate in Andy Stanley’s Guardrails Study. Fellowship and coffee begin at 9 AM on Monday, June 1, in Fellowship Hall, followed by their study session at 9:30 AM. You do not need to be a member of Desert Hills Lutheran Church; all ladies are welcome to attend.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

A FULL LIFE
Many of you read the Bible last year with us. We are highlighting the major themes of the Bible and how these stories point to a divine plan of God’s redemption of us and creation during services this year.

This weekend, we turn our attention to King Solomon, who is known for his great wisdom and success. He possessed great wealth and power, yet in 1 Kings 11, we discover that despite all his wisdom and status, he turns his heart away from God. As a consequence, the kingdom of Israel is taken from him. What does it mean to turn your heart from God? What does God desire for us to live a fulfilled life?

We invite you to join us this weekend for worship services at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley.