This Sunday: 

"Live as Jesus Lives!"

Philippians 2:12-18

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook at 10:30 AM



Good afternoon,

One of the ways that we can surprise the world and make an impact on behalf of the gospel is by developing opportunities for mission. We want to call these opportunities for mission, Missional Communities. In John 17:21-24, Jesus explains that the purpose of Christian unity and community is so that the world would know God the Father sent the Son, Jesus to this earth. What are some of the marks of this missional discipleship? Here are just a few:

- Families on mission eat together. There’s something inherently community-fostering about sitting down at a table together.

- Families on mission laugh together because they are often having fun. It should be fun to belong to the family.

- Families on mission are engaging in mission together, in organized events as well as informal conversations.

- Families on mission pray and worship together regularly.

- Families on mission share their resources. This doesn’t necessarily mean they have a common bank account, but there is some degree of sharing with one another. This might be people sharing a lawnmower, babysitting for one another or helping to pay an unexpected bill.

As we pursue missional communities here at New Covenant, this is the kind of community that we will seek to raise up. Are you interested in such an experience? Let us know so that we can share with you a couple of options for MC’s that are already in development.

After last week’s sermon on Jesus – the Perfect Example, we move to Paul’s teachings and encouragement to live as the Philippians have been taught to live – like Jesus. This is not about Paul. It is about Jesus! Sunday, join us as we take a dive into Philippians 2: 12-18 and learn to “Live as Jesus Lives!”

Pastor Steve



• Prayers of thanksgiving for Ellie Kalogeris' successful heart surgery last week. Prayers for continued healing for her.
• Prayers for our new saguaro cactus that was planted on September 8th in front of the sanctuary. Come and see it this Sunday!
• Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, experienced a fall last week and fractured her pelvis. Prayers for continued healing as she is in rehab. 
• Prayers for comfort for Patti Kruse, her sister Nancy Waldeck, and their entire family as they mourn the passing of their mom, Lol Walker.
• Prayers for continued healing for Marsha Vanderwerff's brother, Chris following a hospital admission.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brother, Larry, who has Parkinsons; Len with diabetes, blood clots and depression; and Daphne and Cassidy who need God’s guidance.
• Prayers for healing for Carole Caples as she is ill with COVID. 

• Terri Yu's surgery was successful. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
• Prayers for healing for Isy Yu following a broken wrist.
• Prayers for Mike Darkoch as he continues to recover from surgery for a broken hip. He is now back home.
• Continued prayers for Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, as he undergoes chemotherapy treatment.
• Darren, Laurie Gerlach's brother, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He began 8 weeks of radiation on July 28. Prayers for successful treatments. 
• Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling long COVID. Her parents are both unwell. Prayers for healing for her family.
• Stephen Parrish, a family friend of Judy Shelton, is dealing with a brain tumor. Prayers for comfort and healing.

• Continued prayers for Randall, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, as he continues his cancer treatment.
• Carl, a friend of Laurie Gerlach, has terminal pancreatic cancer. Prayers for Carl and Linda as they work with doctors to find the best treatment plan.