This Sunday's Theme:

"Students, Birds, and Hair!"

Matthew 10:24-39

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Good evening church!

On Monday, some of our bell choir left for Ireland to the International Handbell Ringers Festival. They will perform at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, next Tuesday. They are there as ringers at this festival to promote the art of handbell ringing, to cultivate a love for music and to foster communication among nations, that they might work towards a more peaceful world. Now I can get behind that mission! Please pray for our ringers that they would experience God’s amazing love and power through this musical experience!

Our Summer Day Camp Ministry is off to a great start at the Preschool. Yesterday the kids got to experience an illusionist who performed many different tricks for the children. Each week of camp will provide special opportunities for the children to grow socially, spiritually, and intellectually. If you have any questions about the camps. Please don’t hesitate to call the school at (480) 391-1264.

This Sunday, join us as we look at Jesus’ teaching on “Students, Birds and Hair!” We are often reminded of how we are to respond to God, but this scripture also gives us more insight into who God truly is and why Christ is worth following. Our Gospel this Sunday is from Matthew 10:24-39.

I hope that you are finding time to rest and abide in God’s Word this summer!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Kimi, friend of Aurien Preiss who has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time.
• Prayers for a successful knee surgery for Sheri Hanchar next week, and for a speedy and complete recovery.
• Prayers for Betty, a victim of domestic violence, as she attempts to make living arrangements.
• We pray for Penny 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 of thanksgiving that Ann McDonell is okay after a fall, aside from being sore. Prayers that she is feeling back to normal soon.
• Prayers Orlando and his children as he navigates hardships.
• Prayers for comfort for the Nochta family as they mourn the loss of Cory Nochta from ALS. He was a firefighter, the young father of 4 children, and the husband of Kimberly Nochta (the Bogaard's son-in-law Brian Vercelli’s sister).
• 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.