This Sunday's Theme:

"Crackpot Christians!"

Matthew 4:1-2

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

Good afternoon friends,

As we prepare for this Sunday, a day of “Prayer and Fasting” you might be asking, for what are we fasting and praying? We are asking God to bring renewal to the church! But the way that we do that is by coming to God with our requests in humility. If we want to be reawakened as a “Spiritual Giant” of a church, we will need to seek God in humility. Specifically, we are praying for the following:

1) for New Covenant to experience an awakening of God’s presence, love, and grace for the world,

2) for five new families who have been apart from God to seek a relationship with Jesus, and

3) for three new missional communities to develop over the next year.

Join us this Sunday as we dedicate this Sunday to the Lord for a day of Prayer and Fasting.

We will also be celebrating the beginning of a new school year with the Commissioning of our Preschool Teachers and Staff. Come and meet some of our teachers and staff. Get to know their faces so that when you pray for them, you can put a face to the name. All of this will happen at the 10:30 am Service. And there will be refreshments for Hospitality on Sunday for those who are not fasting! We want to welcome all of our friends and guests with our NCLC hospitality!

This Sunday I will be preaching on the theme of Prayer and Fasting. We will focus on two of the verses from the Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-2). You can read through v. 11 if you want to refresh yourself with the whole story. Bring your Bible or your Bible app because we will be taking a look at some additional scripture texts as well. It will be a festive Sunday! Hope to see you in worship!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for complete healing for Mike Darkoch as he recovers at home from a recent hospitalization and successful transition to his heart medications.
• Prayers for guidance and reassurance for Jodi as she navigates some hardships.
• Prayers for continued healing for Vanessa's father following abdominal surgery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that the procedure for baby Goldie went as planned. We pray that her heart would continue to grow and develop as anticipated.
• Prayers for peace and prognosis for Dean Ostrand.
• Shelley Chips (close friend of Debby Andrews) & their family have lost their oldest son, Ryan. Prayers for comfort and peace as they navigate this time of immense grief.
• Prayers for healing for Justin following a work accident.
• Prayers for healing for Katie's mom who was admitted to the hospital.
• Prayers for healing, faith, and guidance for Margie following a cancer diagnosis.
• Prayers for comfort for Steve and Michelle as well as their family following the loss of his stepfather.
• 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 complete healing for Kathleen Reese's husband Bob, following a Covid infection.
• 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.
• We pray for Penny Estess as she meets with cardiologists and undergoes tests for rapid heart palpitations. Please bring her your healing, Lord.
• 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.