This Sunday's Theme:

"The Pressure's Off"

Ephesians 4:11-16

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

Hello Church,

This past weekend, I announced that on Sunday, August 6, we were planning a special day to begin the new school year. We will commission the School staff, teachers, and administrators at the 10:30 service and we will embark on a day of fasting and prayer. I think the first question that many people may ask is “why are we fasting?” Let me try to explain I believe that when we dedicate time to fast and pray, we enter into humility before God so the Holy Spirit can stir us up, awaken our churches, and provide healing and reconciliation to a broken world. We are inviting you to join us for this day of Prayer and Fasting, asking God to provide New Covenant with spiritual renewal as we begin a new school year.

Last Sunday I also announced that our daughter Katelyn and her husband Stephen are expecting their third child, a little girl. They already have a name for her – Marigold Eloise. Her nickname will be “Goldie Lou”. After going in for a routine sonogram a couple of weeks ago, they discovered that this little girl has some significant heart defects that will require open-heart surgery during the first week of her life. Stephen and Katelyn have created a website where they will blog and post updates for communicating with us. The site is called https://heartofgoldie.blog What we are asking from all of you at this time is for your prayers and specifically for the healing of this heart – and for strength to endure all that they will face in the future.

This Sunday join us as we take another look at what it can mean for us to “Surprise the World” with blessings and acts of kindness! Join us as we begin this four-week summer series. Sunday we will begin with Blessing!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for Kayla as she undergoes chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis after routine surgery. She is a nurse and a mother to two young children.
• Prayers for health and peace for Lindsey and Greg as they near the due date of their baby boy.
• Prayers for comfort and peace for Melissa and family as they mourn the loss of her sister.
• Prayers for Katelyn and and Stephen McMahan as they test for potential heart defects with their expectant baby girl.
• Prayers for John McKinvin, brother in law of Patti and Nancy, who is battling bladder cancer. Guide John and his doctors on the right course of action.
• We pray for healing for Kathleen Reese's husband Bob, who is suffering from Covid. Surround Kathleen, Dalanie, and Makalie as they provide love and care for his healing.
• We give thanks for the safe return of our Bell Choir members, home from Ireland.
• We pray for Stephanie Darkoch's brother- bring healing to him, and for Mike's continued healing.
• Prayers for Irina's son and his current work situation.
• Prayers for the family and friends of Mary Lewis.
• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Kimi, friend of Aurien Preiss who has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time.
• Prayers for complete and speedy recovery for Sheri Hanchar, following knee surgery.
• Prayers for the Ostrands' niece, for a diagnosis of her health issue.
• Prayers for Betty, a victim of domestic violence, as she attempts to make living arrangements.
• We pray for Penny Estess as she meets with cardiologists and undergoes tests for rapid heart palpitations. Please bring her your healing, Lord.
• Prayers of comfort for the family of Rebeca DeBarn, who passed away.
• Prayers Orlando and his children as he navigates hardships.
• Prayers for effective treatment for Paul Collins' brain tumor. May Paul and his family stay strong and feel God's comfort.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Uncle Ronnie's health and safety and for his family, that they may all feel strengthened and experience God's peace during this difficult time.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Matt Knopf of La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church has been diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Prayers for strength for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.