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Meet Maria
Meet Maria!
My Name is Maria, I was born and raised in Rexburg Idaho. I’m 25 years old, I currently have 8 animals, I’m a lover of all animals! I have been married for 2 years, with my spouse for nearly 5 years. I love to eat anything Hispanic. I love being outside in nature, it’s my favorite pastime time. I’ve been on the search for my church for a very long time now and very happy that I’ve finally found it!
Kindest regards,
Maria Ornelas Quezada
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Meet the Miners
Meet the Miner Family!
Hello, New Day family! We are the Miners, and we're thrilled to be joining you.
I'm Sheean, your friendly neighborhood East Idaho native, born and raised right here. My wonderful wife, Elizabeth, hails from the peachy state of Georgia but has journeyed far and wide before landing in Idaho. Our paths crossed in 2006, but we were too wrapped up in our teenage stubbornness to see the magic. Fast forward a few years (okay, many years), and we finally wised up, started dating, and tied the knot in 2019. Then, in 2023, our little sweet potato, Lillian, joined the adventure!
Now, let me confess: I'm a nerd. I revel in D&D, video games, reading, and binge-watching LOTR and zombie flicks. Elizabeth, on the other hand, has her own nerdy quirks. She’s a pro at BUNCO and other tabletop games, loves hitting up concerts, braves white water rafting, and enjoys nature walks. We both cherish the great outdoors but prefer to retreat to a cozy hotel room come nightfall. Traveling is our jam, and trying new things keeps us on our toes.
Lillian, our tiny whirlwind, loves building (and promptly demolishing) block towers, running around like a tornado, and accessorizing with hats, sunglasses, and anything necklace-like.
As for the daily grind, I'm hitting the books to become an ELCA Lutheran Pastor while mastering the art of being a Stay-at-Home Dad when Lillian isn’t busy at daycare. Elizabeth is a superhero in her own right, working as a Crisis Interventionist at local hospitals. She's also the only Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist in Idaho Falls and one of two in Eastern Idaho, sharing her expertise at Woodhouse Counseling. Elizabeth always says, "The hospital pays the bills, but Woodhouse feeds my soul."
Lillian, our future trailblazer, is hard at work at daycare, mastering all the essential skills a 17-month-old needs.
We can't wait to embark on this new journey with New Day and look forward to forging wonderful relationships with our new church family!
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Our synod is made up of several clusters (churches fairly local to one another). Our cluster is Snake River Cluster and includes: Our Saviors in Twin Falls, St. Johns in American Falls, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Pocatello, Emanuel in Blackfoot, Bethel Lutheran in Firth, New Day in Idaho Falls, Shepherd of the Mountains in Jackson, Wyoming, and Star Valley United Church in Thayne, Wyoming. Each year these churches get together and have a picnic. This year we are hosting. Bring whatever your heart desires to the picnic! We will use the parish hall to setup but will plan to eat outside.
- BRING YOUR CHAIR!
- Since we are hosting, and we are outside, we need a few volunteers to help setup by moving the tables outdoors.
- Mary Johnson will be our point person for the kitchen to make sure things are left as they should be.
Please contact Theresa if you can help!
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The US hasn't designated August as a month for awareness of a specific group of individuals, so I thought we might remember those in our congregation or community. If there's someone that you haven't connected with in some time and they cross your mind, I would like to encourage you to call or visit them or even drop a note in the mail. Let's make a difference in the lives of those around us as we remember that we're all connected to one another.
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Birthdays
8-5 Cherie Stevens
8-9 Fred Marcum
8-12 Robert Roth
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Anniversaries
8-2 Allan & Carol Christensen
8-4 Elizabeth & Sheean Miner
8-20 Joel & Joy Hubbell
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Thank you to those who have signed up! You made this easy!
FELLOWSHIP SIGN-UPS
People IN CHARGE Signups:
Leftovers of any kind, including milk, cheese and butter are not to be left in the refrigerator. The counters and serving areas need to be sanitized, and nothing left in the draining rack. If you brought it, take it home with you, please!
August 18th Nancy & Marlene
August 25th Wayne & Cherie
September 1
September 8
September 15 Nancy & Marlene
September 22 Mary
September 29 Julie
People to bring treats:
August 18th Nancy & Marlene
August 25th Wayne & Cherie
September 1 Denise & Kevin
September 8 Cathy
September 15 Nancy & Marlene
September 22 Mary
September 29 Julie
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Community Food Basket News | You can bring egg cartons to church and we will make sure they get them. | | | |
Council
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Sunday August 18 at 10:30am upstairs conference room.
- All congregants are welcome to attend council meetings.
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If you would like to request time to address the council please contact Merlene Brockway at (208) 317-3757 or email president@newdaylutheran.org
Thrivent Choice Dollars & Action Grants
- Do you have Thrivent Choice Dollars that need to be allocated? This is your friendly reminder that New Day would appreciate your generosity if you choose us as your recipient.
- Are you able to help New Day fund projects through an Action Grant? Pastor Ann can help you with ideas or assist you in applying.
Health and Safety Committee
- If you would like to be CPR/first aid/AED trained please contact us at church@newdaylutheran.org
Worship Committee
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Pastor Ann, Linda Reuter, Nancy Duff, Mary Johnson, Dianne Yonk, Vicki Krogstrand, Paulette Kirsch
- If you want to help with worship setup, tear down, reading, or communion contact one of the people above.
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Monday Coffee
Mondays 10am Greenhouse Coffee
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Bible Study
Mondays 6pm Church Columbarium Narthex
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Beer Group
Tuesdays 3pm Idaho Brewery Idaho Brewing Company
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Book Club
1st Wednesday each month 4pm Church Parish Hall
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Thursday Coffee
Thursdays 10am Greenhouse Coffee
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Prayer Requests
EMAIL Cherie for prayer requests and to be added to the list:
wandc3@msn.com
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OUR VISION: Passion for God, Compassion for All means we strive to be a loving, Christian community who are excited and passionate about sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with everyone. Regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious background or health, you are welcome here!
OUR MISSION: Love Christ and others by accepting and welcoming all in worship, fellowship, Bible study, and community outreach while celebrating our gifts and talents. Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another…” John 13:34.
For us it’s simple – Jesus loved all people and so we want to love all people.
WELCOME, INCLUSION, CELEBRATION, AND ADVOCACY STATEMENT FOR NEW DAY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
Because we are loved by God, New Day Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation that welcomes all people. We invite you to join us in our commitment to support and advocate for:
People of every color, culture, and ethnic background
People of every gender identity and sexual orientation
People of all mental and physical abilities
People who are single, widowed, divorced, separated, partnered, blessed or married
People of all ages, political persuasions, levels of education
People of every economic circumstance or social status
People of any religious affiliation or none
People of all family configurations
People who speak languages other than English
People who have felt excluded or marginalized
We commit ourselves to embracing the work of anti-racism, social and economic justice, and environmental care.
We encourage all people to participate in the sacraments and all aspects of the life of our church
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Twice a month the NWIMS sends out a newsletter. We try to pull the relevant info and share it here with you. If you would prefer to receive the newsletter directly though you can sign up HERE.
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Civic Life and Faith Hearing
The Northwest Intermountain Synod-ELCA will have a hearing on Zoom the evening of Sunday, September 15, 2024. More details will be coming soon.
The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.
Social statements are the ELCA’s primary documents to address significant social issues. They are intended to aid reflection, shape conscience and set forth the ELCA’s teaching and policy on the major social issues and questions of contemporary life. Social statements are developed by task forces, using an established process of study and widespread participation across the church to guide theological and moral deliberation.
At this time the task force encourages you to study and give feedback on a draft version of the social statement. You can participate by filling out a survey, found here, or by participating in a hearing in your synod, September 15 on Zoom for the NWIM Synod! Hearings are public gatherings where participants share their specific affirmations or concerns about a draft statement. The feedback period will be open until Sept. 30, 2024.
To download a copy of the draft social statement, click here. We are unable to offer printed versions at this time.
To download the draft in Spanish, please click here. You can find the online version of the Spanish survey here and a printable version here.
In 2023, the task force put out a six-session study for public feedback. Thank you to everyone who participated and sent input. Click here to read the report on the analysis of that public feedback, which informed the draft social statement and will continue to inform the task force's work. THANK YOU to all congregations and ministry sites that used the study.
To learn more about the task force members, click here.
Read a detailed timeline of the task force’s work.
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One way we hope to live into being Synod together is gathering those who serve on councils or boards of ministries for a monthly check-in with each other. We meet over Zoom on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm PT/7:30pm MT. These check-ins are an opportunity for members of councils/boards to connect, pray together, share best practices, and more. Depending upon the size of the group, breakout rooms may be used so that people can have more time to share and be heard by others.
Council Members Monthly Check-In will take place on the fourth Tuesday. The Zoom information, which will remain the same for each check-in, is below.
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Looking for an Idaho Disaster Relief Volunteer Liaison for Our Synod
The Northwest Intermountain Synod is looking for a volunteer to serve as a liaison between our synod, Lutheran Disaster Response, and the Idaho VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.) When a disaster occurs in Idaho, this volunteer would participate in the Idaho VOAD to help bring the resources that Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) has to offer, in this case, money. (Other participating organizations such as the Red Cross bring a variety of skills and resources.) The volunteer would coordinate with our synod Director of Evangelical Mission, who is responsible for applying for LDR funding.
The Idaho VOAD is a group of organizations that coordinates relief and recovery efforts together to avoid duplication of efforts and to identify and meet the most important needs. The Idaho VOAD includes the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Team Rubicon, as well as other faith-based organizations. https://www.idvoad.org/
Most Important Qualifications for our Idaho VOAD volunteer include:
- Good communicator and team player
- Calm demeanor
- Able to step up and be available (mostly by phone or email) when a disaster occurs
- Willingness to bring one’s various skills and abilities to the table
The Time Commitment
- The Idaho VOAD meets virtually every two months.
- Lutheran Disaster Response has virtual quarterly meetings which are called "The Community of Presence." 1 hour commitment.
- Lutheran Disaster Response has an in-person annual gathering which is lots of fun and includes spiritual development.
- The real wild card is how much time is required for an event, times multiple events. Ray Shjerven, our Washington State VOAD volunteer, used the fire in Medical Lake as an example. He was on the phone about 1 hour per day for about 6 days with Pastor Carol Yeager, working to identify unmet needs. Pastor Yeager identified the need for gift cards to help those who lost homes buy basics like clothing and fuel. Ray had Zoom meetings with synod staff. He coordinated with the synod to submit a larger request to LDR. He reported LDR efforts to the VOAD to avoid duplication. The Idaho VOAD administrator, Jeremy Maxand, estimates that there are as few as 3 disaster incidents in Idaho each year, and as many as 8. Jeremy says, “If people are looking for a lot of excitement, Idaho is not the place.”
- Many events have a long-term recovery committee. Depending on the VOAD volunteer’s abilities, they may or may not serve on that committee. Lutheran Disaster Relief prides itself in providing support for the longer term recovery effort.
Training and Mentoring
- Ray Shjerven, our Washington State VOAD volunteer, is willing to help a new Idaho volunteer get up to speed, including serving side-by-side to help with the first disaster incidents in Idaho.
- Likewise, Jeremy Maxand, the Idaho VOAD Administrator, is eager to have our involvement and will help a new person learn the ropes.
- Some virtual trainings are offered, such as learning more about the Incident Command System (ICS).
- There is a Mountain West VOAD conference every year. It will be in Boise next year.
- There is also a national VOAD conference. The next one is in Louisville, KY.
- Both FEMA and the states offer training.
- Others on the VOAD will be willing to help mentor a new person.
- The synod will assist with travel expenses.
Please let us know if you are interested or would like to learn more by contacting Bishop Meggan Manlove at bishopmeggan.manlove@nwimsynod.org. Also please share this information if you know an Idaho ELCA Lutheran that might be a good fit.
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope
in Portland, Oregon
September 23-25
Registration is open!
Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), the Lutheran Church (ELCA), and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many colorful dimensions!
Attend IN PERSON or VIRTUALLY.
Scholarships and grants available to help cover costs. READ MORE...
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Women of the ELCA NWIM Synodical
Women's Organization
Mark Your Calendars!
September 28, 2024
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Unfinished Women
What's next?
A one day retreat for all women
to be held at
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 W Cassia
Boise, ID
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Luther Heights Bible Camp | We are an owner of Luther Heights Bible Camp - so it is important we are invested in the things they are up to! If you need more info on them, call 208-886-7657 or email them at info@lutherheights.org To subscribe to receive their newsletter directly go HERE. | Do you want to go to a retreat but don't want to drive? Let us know! There are carpool options available! |
RENT-A-CABIN
Looking for a quick getaway or making Labor Day Weekend plans? Select cabins are available for rental July through September. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance by someone 18+.
Cost: Two night stay: $200 for cabin, including food + $75/each additional person; or $150 for a cabin, food not included + $30/each additional person. 5 years old and under are free. Cabins can sleep up to 12 (6 bottom bunks).
Dates: Contact info@lutherheights.org and/or associate@lutherheights.org to request dates and make reservations.
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SEPTEMBER IN THE SAWTOOTHS
Whether you come up to explore the Sawtooths with a partner or enjoy some time on your own, Luther Heights will provide you with the tools you need to make this time in the mountains exactly what you need so that you return home rested and renewed.
Schedule yoga and massage at Redfish Riverside Inn (Stanley), or enjoy mindfulness and meditation workshops at LHBC with an additional cost.
Cost: $145
Dates: September 6-8
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News From St. Luke's
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- You can use the button below to give online!
- You can also mail a check made out to New Day Lutheran to:
New Day Lutheran Church
2184 Channing Way #474
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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