New Covenant Lutheran Church
15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-860-0169
E-Weekly Newsletter
June 2, 2022 - June 9, 2022
This Sunday: 
“Are You Abiding?“
John 14:8-17, 25-27
As Alex said last Sunday, “We are expecting!” No, not Patti and me. And not Annie and Alex. We, New Covenant, are expecting. We have over 100 children coming to VBS with 50 plus volunteers. And, we are planning and preparing for some exciting opportunities for evangelism. We are expecting to introduce Jesus to some who have not heard, and we are planning to share Jesus with those who have heard and are eager to hear more. Yes, New Covenant is expecting, and we need your help preparing!
 
We need your help! Will you pray for Alex and Annie, for all of the VBS leaders and volunteers and for the youth and children who will attend? Your time and prayer is the most significant way that you can help us. Will you pray for us?
 
If you would like to help support VBS you can go online to Amazon (click here) and purchase things that are still needed. And, if you would like to sponsor a volunteer lunch (volunteers and their families are invited to eat together after VBS each day), please make a donation to VBS - Lunch on your check or envelope. We will serve about 60 people each day and the cost for each lunch averages about $175.00. Thank you for your time, your prayers and gifts! We are excited for this week to be a blessing to the many families that will have their children and youth here! And this will also bless us as a church!
 
This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Fifty days earlier, Jesus was raised from the dead. One week ago today (Thursday), he ascended into heaven, and now we celebrate the birth of the Christian Church on Sunday. The Gospel for this Sunday highlights Jesus’ gift of the Holy Spirit. Jesus told Philip and his other disciples that he was sending the Advocate (Holy Spirit) to be with them forever. As we continue to deal with a divided nation and a pandemic that doesn’t want to quit, the question for Sunday is “Are you abiding with the Holy Spirit through fellowship with other believers?” This is a critical question for us. Are you abiding with Jesus through his Spirit with your church? “For He is in you!” We need you and we need the Holy Spirit that is within you!
 
Pastor Steve
  • Nancy Aberly, Suzanne Miller's mother, passed Tuesday. Prayers for Suzanne, her dad and sisters as they mourn her death.
  • Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling long-Covid and pneumonia. Her parents are both unwell. Prayers for healing for her family.
  • Sue Cartmell passed last week. Prayers for comfort for her son, Rick, and her friends, as we mourn her death. Her service will be June 14 at 10:30 AM at New Covenant.
  • Stephen, Katelyn, Lila and Maeve McMahan tested positive for Covid. Prayers of thanksgiving that today's tests are negative for all four!.
  • Laverne, Phyllis Ostrand’s sister, passed recently. Prayers for Phyllis and the family as they mourn her passing.
  • Prayers of thanksgiving to all 2022 graduates, especially Morgan Dosek, Owen Rinehart, Hank Smith, Jaden Stenehjem and Andrew Straley. Prayers for success for their future endeavors!
  • Heidi Gerrish, Mari Hanchar’s best friend, was killed in an auto accident recently. Her boyfriend, brother and sister-in-law have serious injuries. Prayers for comfort and healing for all of these families.
  • Prayers of healing for Sheryl and Lori, protection for John and Lori, housing for Lori and Fran, and financial assistance for Bruce
  • Stephanie and Mike Darkoch are improving after contracting Covid. Prayers for complete healing.
  • Maddie Levell -- prayers for healing and that her medications will work.
  • Barbara Bontempi has been experiencing health issues. Prayers for healing and guidance.
  • John Dahlgren’s second hip replacement surgery went well! Prayers for quick recovery.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.