February is Black History Month
Did you know that all of our songs from Sunday, February 11 were by black composers?
You're encouraged you to read something by a black author as you learn, wrestle, pray, and take action steps. History, poetry, spirituals and hymns, theology, self-help, and memoir all shape us in new ways of thinking and living. Buy these from your favorite black-owned bookseller or discover them our local library. Here are a few suggestions...
"Dear Church: A Love Letter From a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US" by Lenny Duncan
"White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo
"I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness" by Austin Channing Brown
"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman
"The Cross and the Lynching Tree" by James H. Cone
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Robert and Anora would like to thank everyone who came to, donated, or volunteered at the Shrove Tuesday pancake benefit. We will have details on donations in a few days. | |
1st Friday each month
4pm - Idaho Falls Dog Park!
Calling all dog lovers! It's time to put your paws in the air and get ready for a tail-wagging good time! Our upcoming Dog Gone Fun Day is the perfect opportunity to bring your furry best friend and let them socialize with other pups while you enjoy some human company. So get ready to unleash the fun! Don't miss out on this opportunity to bond with your dog and other dog owners in the community. It's going to be a barking good time! Dog Park will start when it is 50+ degrees and not raining. Dogs must be vaccinated per dog park rules.
You don't need to be a dog owner to join in!
3000 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP WITH THE PREVIOUS LIST!!!
HERE IS AN UPDATED LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED.
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NEEDS: $10 OR-->
- red, orange, green, blue, yellow, purple pop
- Mentos
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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 $4000 total for the trip. You can also use the button below to give online! Just put Youth Gathering where appropriate! | | |
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.
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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!
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Council
- Sunday February 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
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Women's Coffee
Mondays 10am Church Parish Hall
Bible Study
Mondays 6pm Church Columbarium Narthex
Beer Group
Tuesdays 3pm Idaho Brewery Idaho Brewing Company
Men's Coffee
Thursdays 10am Greenhouse Coffee
Book Club
1st Wednesday each month 4pm Church Parish Hall
COMING SOON!
Dog Gone Fun Day - Come join us and some pooches for some socialization time!
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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.
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission |
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission 5K fundraiser
Get ready for the ultimate entertainment experience with our Walk in the Cold 5K fundraiser entertainment bundle! Purchase a ticket for the event, and you’ll automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an ultimate Entertainment Bundle for the Walk in the Cold 5K Fundraiser!
This bundle includes a 75″ Smart TV, a Soundbar, PlayStation 5, and more! Elevate your entertainment setup while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the Walk in the Cold 5K and enter the raffle for a chance to bring home this incredible bundle!
Want an extra chance at winning this entertainment bundle? Purchase additional raffle tickets for $5.00 each. There is no ticket limit per purchase.
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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 | | | | | | |