New Covenant Lutheran Church
15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-860-0169
E-Weekly Newsletter
July 21, 2022 - July 28, 2022
This Sunday: 
"Listening to the Holy Spirit's Promptings"
John 14:15-31, 15:26


Good afternoon, friends!
 
Thank you for sharing your perception of our values at New Covenant! Here are our congregational values:
 
Prayer: Communication with God
Integrity: Being honest and having strong principles and morals.
Community: Caring about and addressing the needs of others within the body of Christ.
Worship: Attributing worth, praise and service to God because God has first loved and served us.
Preaching/Teaching Scripture: Communicating the Good News from the Word of God to people.
Family: Growing and Interacting with families and individuals, who value the family of God!
 
Prayer, Worship and the Word of God along with Integrity, Community and Family. These are our values. The first three really relate to our relationship with God and the second three focus on our relationship with one another and our community. These are the attributes that we will embody as we seek to “Make Jesus Christ the Heart of Every Home!”
 
This Sunday we continue our five-week series on “Surprise the World!” Last Sunday, we focused on learning to be more like Jesus – living “A Jesus Shaped Life”! This week, we will address the concept of Listening to Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you want to read ahead, take a look at John 14:15-31, 15:26 as we look at the theme: “Listening to the Holy Spirit's Promptings”.
 
I am looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
 
Pastor Steve



  • Prayers for the family of Howie Wennes, including his wife Mary, and children, Steph and Tim,as they mourn his passing. The Celebration of Life Service for Howie will be held on Sunday, August 14th. It will take place at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks CA at 1:00pm. The service will also be live streamed during that time and a link will be sent out in advance via Caring Bridge website and his family's social media.
  • Prayers for strength and healing for the Stenehjem family following a bad car accident involving Mya, her Grandma Margie, and her Aunt Jan.
  • Jonathan Liebman, a friend of Jeff Allback, who had been struggling with ALS passed away last week. Prayers of comfort for the family and friends of Jonathan, including his wife, Debbie, as they mourn his passing.
  • Mary Cole is having surgery on Monday, July 25. Prayers for a successful surgery and quick recovery.
  • Ellie Kalogeris is having open heart surgery on August 4. Prayers that the surgery goes well and she has a speedy recovery.
  • Darren, Laurie Gerlach's brother, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will begin 8 weeks of radiation treatments on July 25. Prayers for successful treatments.
  • Prayers for Ron and Phyllis Ostrand as they mourn the loss of their cousin, Cindy Katris.
  • Prayers for strength and continued healing for Bonnie Straley as she recovers from COVID.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • Dianne Shaw-Cummins had a successful surgery to remove a benign brain tumor. Prayers for continued healing following the surgery.
  • Cammy Dees was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis. Prayers for continued improvement with her treatment plan.
  • April Rose Tiwana, Cleofe Hannon's sister, had surgery in the Philippines for a large ovarian cyst. Prayers for good news, comfort and healing.
  • Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling Long COVID. Her parents are both unwell. Prayers for healing for her family.
  • 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.
  • Gloria, Monica Cunningham’s mother, is struggling with her new living arrangement. Prayers for peace.
  • 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.