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Vol. 10 Mar. 6, 2024

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Bible Study: Mark 12:28-44

28One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32Then the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that ‘he is one, and besides him there is no other’; 33and ‘to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength,’ and ‘to love one’s neighbor as oneself,’ —this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that no one dared to ask him any question.

35While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? 36David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared,


‘The Lord said to my Lord,

“Sit at my right hand,

until I put your enemies under your feet.”’


37David himself calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.


38As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, 39and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets! 40They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”


41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”


How do we live into the first commandment?


How do we live into the second commandment?


Why does Jesus consider these two commandments more important than the 10 Commandments?


What do you think Jesus meant in verses 38-40?


What might it mean to give out of abundance while the widow lived in poverty?


How might this text relate to us today?


Blessings, Pastor Ann.


Interested in membership at New Day?

We'll be having some new members joining us soon. If you're interested, please contact Pastor Ann before March 13 if you'd like to explore whether New Day Membership is a fit for you.

LENT BULLETIN


We will be using the same folded bulletin each week for lent. For this reason, we have left out specifics for songs, readings, and prayers. These things will be available on screen during Lent.


Click on the picture for the bulletin.

This week's service in case you missed it!

March is Women's History Month

As we head into the month of March, we remember that there are many unnamed and unrecognized women who have contributed their time and talents and helped make the world what it is today. Let's remember & give thanks for parts of our history...


  • Just over 100 years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
  • On November 22, 1970, Elizabeth Platz was the first female ordained into the Lutheran Church of America (LCA), the predecessor to the ELCA.
  • On August 26, 1979, Earlean Miller was the first female of color ordained into the predecessor body of the ELCA.

Monday Lent Videos

Several people from New Day have taken time to talk a bit about their faith. Look for them on Mondays during Lent on Facebook. Note: you may have to make sure the volume is on ON the Facebook video player.

Website Transformation

The technology committee had a meeting and discussed the current state of our website. We proposed to council going with a different provider and council approved. If you haven't seen the website lately, now is a good time to take a fresh look! www.newdaylutheran.org

Fellowship Supplies and Signup


Vicki works hard each week to provide us with everything needed for fellowship. She needs people to sign up to bring treats or snacks for fellowship on Sundays. She also needs people to pick up some supplies continuously used for fellowship. Vicki will put out a list when items are needed.

Some supplies needed now include:

  • Crackers and cheese
  • Oreos or other nut free cookies


Please contact Vicki if you can help.

Upcoming Celebration: May 5, 2024

We'll be celebrating New Day Lutheran becoming an authorized ELCA congregation in 2019. We'll do this in conjunction with a youth fundraiser. We'll have a time to reminisce about the history of New Day followed by a meal. We need your help to make this a success.

What's needed:

  • Photos & stories... your memories! 🙂 Contact Theresa if you have photos or stories you can share from 2019 to now.
  • A Thrivent Grant to purchase food
  • "Baskets" or other fundraising items to raffle off
  • Volunteers to assist with set-up, cooking, & clean-up   

**Contact church@newdaylutheran.org or Pastor Ann by email or cell phone










Sunday Worship Schedule (9:15AM) UNFAILING LIGHT LITURGY

March 10 Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 17 Fifth Sunday of Lent


Mid-week Lenten Soup Suppers & Compline Prayer Worship Service

6:00 Themed Supper (free will donation to support youth attending the National ELCA Youth Gathering) followed by worship at 7pm. There is a food sign-up available for main dish, salad, and bread, NO DESSERT. Please make sure to sign up to bring a dish. The clipboard is passed around on Sunday, or you can contact Pastor Ann or Theresa.

3/6 – Pizza (homemade or bought)

3/13 – Picnic (burgers, hotdogs, etc.)

3/20 – Soup Supper


Community Mid-week Noon Lenten Services

The Regional Council of Christian Ministries(RCCM) will be offering rotating mid-week (Wednesday) Lenten services as well as a soup & bread lunch both before and after the service to accommodate those with varying lunch schedules. Lunch will be at 11:30 and 12:30 with services held at 12 noon. Preachers and hosts will rotate.


Host Location & Preacher:

March 6th

Facility – at First Presbyterian

Pastor – Reverend Lea Colvill


March 13th

Facility – at St. Paul’s UMC

Pastor – Reverend Mike Knauff


March 20th

Facility – at First Evangelical Lutheran

Pastor – Reverend Ann Bjorklund


Holy Week Worship Schedule

March 24 Palm Sunday 9:15AM NDLC

March 28 Maundy Thursday St. Luke's 7:00pm

March 29 Good Friday Joint with St. Luke's 1:00pm & 7:00pm

March 30 Holy Saturday NDLC 6:00PM

March 31 Easter Sunday NDLC 9:15AM

2024 ELCA Youth Gathering

Robert and Anora are excited to have the opportunity to attend the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering held in New Orleans this coming summer! Aside from the monthly noisy offering they will be doing some bigger fundraisers as they will need to raise $4500 total for the trip.

  • You can use the button below to give online! Just put Youth Gathering where appropriate!
  • 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

GIVE NOW for YOUTH GATHERING

Robert and Anora would like to thank everyone who came to, donated, or volunteered at the Shrove Tuesday pancake benefit. We raised $415.25 at the benefit, add in joyful noise offerings and that brings our new total raised to $2000! Thank you so much! There is also a fundraiser that will be in Boise Friday March 8th at 7pm. See the below picture. Ask our parents for more info or contact Casey Cross at 408-761-6673. The funds are used for travel, food, housing, and chaperone expenses.

The group of Luther Height's sponsored Idaho youth headed to the National Youth Gathering (24 youth at last count - Anora and Robert from our congregation) are holding a fundraiser event "A Night in New Orleans" at Shepherd of the Valley in Boise on March 8. It includes dinner, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 for anyone that might be looking for an excuse to visit the Boise area. 


If you are unable to attend but would still like to support the youth, Kortney Klinkel is collecting donations of money, or donations of items for the silent auction (i.e. a themed basket movie night, art, weekend getaway, wine and cheese party, other). Please contact Kortney Klinkel for more information klinkel@gmail.com 303-818-9350.

Noisy Offering

We will have a noisy offering the first Sunday of the month through July to assist the youth attending the National ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Bring your loose pocket change, or the entire change jar!

Meetings/Updates

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Council

  • Sunday February 18 at 10:30am upstairs conference room.
  • All congregants are welcome to attend council meetings.
  • 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


Pride Committee

  • We are have formed a pride committee to work through the logistics of pride in both Rexburg and Idaho Falls this year!
  • Want to help? Let Theresa know!
  • Committee: We are meeting Sunday April 28th at 10:30am in the upstairs conference room. Grab your snacks and head on upstairs after worship.

March 9 & 10

Small Groups

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Monday Coffee

Mondays 10am Church Parish Hall


Bible Study

Mondays 6pm Church Columbarium Narthex


Beer Group

Tuesdays 3pm Idaho Brewery Idaho Brewing Company


Book Club

1st Wednesday each month 4pm Church Parish Hall


Thursday Coffee

Thursdays 10am Greenhouse Coffee


Dog Gone Fun Day

1st Friday each month 4pm Idaho Falls Dog Park if 50+ and no precipitation.

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

NWIMS (Northwest Intermountain Synod)

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NORTHWEST INTERMOUNTAIN SYNOD 

REGIONAL GATHERINGS 2024

FUNDING FORWARD: 

STEWARDSHIP FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

Ezra 3:10-13

In this passage, we meet the Israelites as they are trying to find their ‘new normal’ after the destruction of the first temple and the rebuilding of the second. There is a mix of both grief and hope in the air as the foundation is being laid. This passage reminds us to tend to the variety of emotions present as we tend to the work of innovation in the church today.


We are excited to invite you to one of Regional Gatherings this coming spring. This will be an opportunity to learn together, to reconnect with friends and build relationships with people from neighboring congregations.


April 27, 2024 - Advent Lutheran Church - Spokane Valley, WA

May 4 - Our Savior Lutheran Church - Twin Falls, ID

May 18 - First Lutheran Church - Ellensburg, WA

  9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Gathering


Congregation Registration will be sent out to congregations in February. Each congregation is asked to register for the day-long event closest to you. The registration fee is $300 per congregation. Bring as many people as you would like. In March, information will be sent to register participants. There will be $15 fee per person to cover lunch expenses. The Gathering will conclude at 4:00 pm.


Our presenter is Grace Pomroy who is the Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She’s a lay, millennial stewardship leader, speaker, and financial educator based in Allyn, WA. She is the co-author of the stewardship book, Embracing Stewardship: How to Put Stewardship at the Heart of Your Congregation’s Life, as well as author of the 2013 ELCA stewardship resource, “Stewards of God’s Love.” She is currently working on a book about alternative financial models for ministry with Fortress Press, an imprint of 1517 Media. 


A Message from Bishop Manlove

Regional Gatherings - What, Why, and Who?

 

I have been reading instructor Grace Pomroy’s Stewardship Leaders Newsletter for at least five years. I know the word stewardship does not excite everyone as much as it does me, so let me state clearly that there has always been something unique about Pomroy’s approach to generosity and stewardship. It is holistic, includes both data and stories, creative (but not trendy), and it is always grounded in scripture and prayer. Last summer, when I read the draft of her forthcoming book, I loved the way she started with the Ezra 3:10-13 passage and also began each chapter with Dwelling in the Word (similar to Lectio Divina). Over the years, I learned that Pomroy’s seminary students do case studies on the various ways churches are finding or creating funding streams beyond the Sunday offering. So, when she said she was available to present at our three regional gatherings this spring, I was elated.

 

The regional gatherings are something I have been excited about since the idea first arose. Full-disclosure, I was one of the original three authors of the resolution that moved us into this experiment. I wonder sometimes if people think we wrote the resolution because we disliked synod assemblies. Nothing could be further from the truth. I love synod assemblies! I also love long retreats and full weeks at our outdoor ministry sites. I love the ELCA Youth Gathering. I am a product of so many of our Lutheran gathering events and spaces. My faith in the Triune God has been nourished, my soul has been fed, my conscience prodded, my sense of belonging and belovedness nurtured, and my imagination opened by gathering with other Christians.

 

I helped write the original resolution about regional gatherings because I wanted more people in our synod to have access to those spaces. Generally, only two lay voting members can attend from each church. Who can take off work and who can be away from home for two nights limits who is available to be voting members. We knew, back in 2018, that when we gathered people, as we did for the Treasure Valley Cluster church council leadership retreats, that they all enjoyed being together and learning from one another. That was pre-global-pandemic, so consider our desire now for companionship and knowing we are not following Jesus on our own. Finally, we original authors recognized the financial burden of annual synod assemblies on many congregations. The regional gatherings are less than one-third the cost for food and lodging. There are even more savings when calculating travel costs. Yes, some things are lost in not having synod assembly annually, but I still believe the gains can and will outweigh those losses.


There were around 250 of us in the Tri-cities for Synod Assembly 2023. What if 150-200 people attended each of the regional gatherings in 2024? We would double the number of people who have an experience learning, praying, worshiping, and eating with other Lutheran Christians across our synod! Who in your congregation would like a day with other ELCA Lutheran Christians? Who is ready to be inspired by Grace Pomroy, who cares deeply about congregational life and grounds her work in rich scriptural interpretation and wonderful questions? Who wants to get to know other people in your congregation with a mini-road trip to Twin Falls, Spokane Valley, or Ellensburg? Get ready to register and we will see you this spring.

News From St. Luke's

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Acton Academy is officially up and running as of Feb 1st! Some notes:

Due to fire code ages are Kindergarten through 14 with about 15 kids right now, with a max potential of 50, and 3 teachers. Acton is a religious Montessori micro school that goes year round. It is student centered, liberal, with projects the kids will showcase about every 6 weeks at the end of the term. On Mondays they will park somewhere other than the alley, to accommodate Monday group activities in the parish hall. The hours are roughly 8am-4pm with lunch around 11:30am in the parish hall. Any questions contact Mother Lea.

Contact Us
  • 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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