New Covenant Lutheran Church 15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-860-0169 Email: office@newcovenantaz.org www.newcovenantaz.church ‌ ‌

E-Weekly Newsletter May 19, 2022 - May 26, 2022

This Sunday:  “Love is Where Heaven and Earth Unite“ Revelation 21:10 - 22:5 In-person and Live Stream to Facebook at 10:30 AM

Good afternoon, Church,   Last week I shared that you might soon see some activity happening around the campus (patio repair and a new saguaro). But let me tell you about some of the people happenings around us this week.   This morning we celebrated graduation with 20 Kindergartners and their families. It was amazing to hear of their growth and accomplishments. This evening through Sunday afternoon are NCAA music recitals with 54 students in the Academy this year. And, next week there will be special celebrations throughout the week as it is the last week of school for this academic year. Two of our teachers are taking new positions in new schools, to be nearer to their children. And, Mary Cole is retiring at the end of the month, so the school is planning a special lunch for her next week.   It is such a joy to share this ministry with the community and to be able to participate in our vision of “Making Jesus Christ the Heart of Every Home!” I hope that you get a sense of the impact that you are making through the body of Christ. There is not a day when one of our staff are not thanked for the ministries of this church. So, thank you for supporting us as we live into our vision!   Last Sunday we looked at the new Jerusalem coming down from heaven to earth. This Sunday we will look at Revelation 21:10 - 22:5. Here we get a close look at the “New Jerusalem”. I find it amazing that there will be no sun or any need for sunlight, for the glory of God will illuminate the city. And there is a river that flows from the throne of God and down the center of the main street where a “Tree of Life” grows on each side of the water. This is a powerful vision with implications for us believers. Come and hear what this means for you!   See you Sunday! Pastor Steve

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John Dahlgren’s second hip replacement surgery went well! Prayers for quick recovery. Stephanie Darkoch has tested positive for Covid. Prayers for healing and a quick recovery. Barbara Bontempi has been experiencing health issues. Prayers for healing and guidance. Phyllis Ostrand fell and has infected wounds. Prayers of healing. Ellie Kalogeris was scheduled for a heart cathlab last week but was ill. She is feeling better and has returned home. The cathlab will be done with other procedures in August. Mike Darkoch is home after being hospitalized. Prayers for healing and strength for he and Stephanie. Laverne, Phyllis Ostrand’s sister, is hospitalized and on dialysis. Darlene Meissner, a close friend of the Ostrands, is slowly improving. Lol Walker, Patti and Nancy’s mother, is at home under hospice care. Prayers for her and her family. Nancy Aberly, Suzanne Miller's mother, health is declining as her heart function declines. Prayers for guidance as Suzanne arranges palliative care. Sophia Marie, Carly and Hendrick Naranjo’s daughter, was released from the NICU recently! She was born January 3 at only 23 weeks. Prayers of thanksgiving and for continued progress. Stephen Parrish, a family friend of Judy Shelton, is dealing with a brain tumor. Prayers for comfort and healing. Cindy Katris, Ron Ostrand’s cousin, has multiple brain tumors. Two were removed, the third cannot be surgically removed and is cancerous -- she is undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. Gloria, Monica Cunningham’s mother, is struggling with her new living arrangement. Prayers for peace. Ginger Prout, a friend of Troy Kisluk, is hospitalized with intestinal issues. Maddie Levell -- prayers that upcoming medical tests will go well. Darren, Laurie Gerlach’s brother, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prayers for guidance. Jonathan Liebman a friend of Jeff Allback has ALS. His health and abilities are getting progressively worse Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is responding very well to cancer treatments. Randall, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is preparing for cancer surgery. Bob, the husband of Ron Ostrand’s cousin Paula, had Covid and was hospitalized for 16 weeks. He is home on oxygen but not doing well with damaged lungs and a heart condition. Prayers for healing.  Dan & Jean, neighbors of the Ostrands. Prayers needed as he has started hospice care -- prayers that he will accept Jesus and His promises. He has been able to return to Wisconsin to be close to family. Diane Springer, a friend of Amy Saunders, has recently been diagnosed with cancer. Aurien Preiss continues to have elevated blood pressure. Prayers that her new medication will help. Kayla Mertz, Aurien Preiss’ half-sister, is meeting with a neurosurgeon concerning back and brain surgeries. Prayers for discernment and the possibility for successful surgeries. Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss’ mother needs prayers for her care and help with dementia.  Rick Taylor needs prayers as he works through current difficult circumstances. Roger Dunlap, Lorraine’s husband, has been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. He is improving slowly. Sue Cartmell has entered palliative care due to numerous health problems. Prayers for comfort. Tracey, Ron & Phyllis Ostrand’s daughter, is suffering from depression. Prayers for relief. Carl, a friend of Laurie Gerlach, has terminal pancreatic cancer. Prayers for Carl and his family. Len, Bonnie Straley’s older brother, suffers from cognitive and anxiety issues and diabetes.  Lucille and John Foley, friends of Alice Hastings, need prayers for ongoing health concerns.  Larry, Bonnie Straley’s younger brother has Parkinson’s. Prayers for strength. Tim, Phyllis and Ron Ostrand’s son, has a ruptured disk. Prayers that current procedures provide relief. Daphne and Cassidy, Bonnie Straley’s granddaughter and great-niece need prayers and guidance. Linda Fraise, Alice Hastings’ friend, is battling late-stage scleroderma, an autoimmune disease.