New Covenant Lutheran Church
15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-860-0169
E-Weekly Newsletter
June 30, 2022 - July 7, 2022
This Sunday: 
"Surprise the World!"
Colossians 4:2-6 and 1 Peter 3:15-16
Good afternoon Church!
 
Happy Fourth of July! This coming Monday we will celebrate Independence Day! I have fond memories of being at the Lake in NW Iowa with my family on the fourth or at the Kaffe Fest Parade in Willmar, MN during my first call as a Pastor. Celebrations and family gatherings can be fun. Although, I will say that this holiday is a more difficult to celebrate in the west, with high heat and the danger of wildfires. Nonetheless, we will celebrate because we are giving thanks for the freedoms that we have.
 
Did you know that you have the freedom to share the love and grace of Jesus with the community in which you live? Alex and Annie just finished their class/huddle on the book “Surprise the World!” our plan is to do a sermon series on this theme during the month of July. I hope that you will join me on the 3rd of July as we look at the opportunities that we have to bless people! This week look at Colossians 4:2-6 and 1 Peter 3:15-16 in preparation for our Sermon as we prepare to “Surprise the World!”
 
Hope to see you this Sunday!
 
 
Pastor Steve

 

  • Jodi Levell's brother, Robert Levell Jr, passed away on Monday June 27th. Prayers for his wife, Marilyn, and family as they mourn his passing.
  • Prayers for Bonnie Straley's two sister in laws- Ann, who just had a knee replacement and Marlene, who had a hip replacement and torn tendon repair.
  • Dianne Shaw-Cummins is having surgery to remove a benign brain tumor on July 5th and has also developed chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Prayers for strength, peace, comfort, and that there be no infection after surgery.
  • Cammy Dees is undergoing tests at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Prayers for guidance and a diagnosis.
  • April Rose Tiwana, Cleofe Hannon's sister, had surgery in the Philippines for a large ovarian cyst recently. Prayers for good news, comfort and healing.
  • Pat's granddaughter, Zoey George, broke her arm. Prayers for healing.
  • Prayers for a successful toe surgery for Kathy who is suffering from diabetes..
  • Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling Long COVID. Her parents are both unwell. Prayers for healing for her family.
  • Darren, Laurie Gerlach's brother, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is to begin radiation treatments soon. Prayers the treatments go well.
  • Maddie Levell -- prayers for healing and that her medications will work.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Continued prayers for Randall, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, as he continues his cancer treatment.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 Linda as they work with doctors to find the best treatment plan.