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Vol. 41 October 9, 2024

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FROM PASTOR ANN

Bible Study: 

 Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

Seek the Lord and live,

    or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire,

    and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it.

Ah, you who turn justice to wormwood

    and bring righteousness to the ground!

10 They hate the one who reproves in the gate,

    and they abhor the one who speaks the truth.

11 Therefore because you trample on the poor

    and take from them levies of grain,

you have built houses of hewn stone,

    but you shall not live in them;

you have planted pleasant vineyards,

    but you shall not drink their wine.

12 For I know how many are your transgressions

    and how great are your sins—

you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe

    and push aside the needy in the gate.

13 Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time,

    for it is an evil time.

14 Seek good and not evil,

    that you may live,

and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you,

    just as you have said.

15 Hate evil and love good,

    and establish justice in the gate;

it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts,

    will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

 

 

  

Mark 10:17-3117 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not defraud. Honor your father and mother.’ ” 20 He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22 When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.

23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”

28 Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the good news 30 who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”


Questions

+God knows our hearts and our intentions. Do they line up with the teachings of Jesus?

If not, how might you work on changing that?


+How can you stand up to injustice and oppression?


+What do you need to give up in order to follow Jesus more fully?


+There's a saying, "Give until it hurts." Does it need to hurt when we give? Why or why not?


+Do you trust that God will take care of all of your needs if you follow Jesus? If not, what gets in the way?



Blessings,

Pastor Ann

WORSHIP RESOURCES

Click to see the Order of Worship for:

Oct 13

Oct 20

Oct 27

This past Sunday's service in case you missed it!

EVENTS & INFOS

It's Pastor appreciation month. Pastor appreciation day is Sunday the 13th. Be sure to let Pastor Ann know how much you appreciate her!

Here are some ways to show appreciation for your pastor on Pastor Appreciation Day: 

  • Write a note: A handwritten note or post-it note can make your pastor feel valued. 
  • Pray: Pray for your pastor and their family, asking God to protect them and to help them deliver sermons that speak to the hearts of the church. 
  • Give a gift card: A gift card to their favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or store is a simple and effective way to show your appreciation. 
  • Volunteer: Volunteer to help out with the ministry in some way. 
  • Make a banner: Surprise your pastor with a banner that says "Happy Pastor Appreciation Day!" when they arrive at church. 
  • Cook treats: Bake goods or make jams to show your appreciation. 
  • Frame a photo: Frame a photo of the congregation. 
  • Get kids to draw: Have kids draw pictures for your pastor. 
  • Take them out to eat: Take your pastor and their family out to dinner. 
  • Pay for an overnight trip: Pay for your pastor's family to go on an overnight trip. 
  • Make a video: Create a social media video to honor your pastor.


Some questions you may have:

  1. Who is/are the person(s) in charge? Any volunteers? You will be working with New Day & St. Luke's volunteers. We should join St. Luke's for serving, wait staff, and cleanup.
  2. Who do I make the check to? St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Progressive Dinner or Food Basket in the memo line. We will then send the Food Basket of Idaho Falls one check.
  3. Is there a sign-up sheet? In the Parish Hall on a clipboard (two clipboards, one on either end of Coffee Bar).
  4. What if I bring soup? If you choose to bring soup, please bring a slow cooker or soup pot that we can keep hot on the stove. Too many auxiliary appliances will blow a fuse.
  5. Where can I purchase a ticket? We have actual tickets in the office and on the Coffee Bar or purchase from Pastor Ann or Theresa.
  6. How much are the tickets? Adults $10 / Children under 12 $1.
  7. How will we serve the soup? Servers will dish up in the kitchen, wait staff will deliver bowls of soup to seated guests using serving carts. Hopefully, this eliminates some of the germ spread. Salad will be the same method.
  8. What do we do with left overs? If you bring a dish make sure you take it home. We do not have the space to store used food in the kitchen.

 

I am sure those of you who have worked on this project before may have more experience and ideas of what works and doesn't work. This is another great attempt of bringing our community together and getting us out of the house to socialize with living breathing human beings. We are making new memories!

Luther Heights Bible Camp Capital Campaign

There are a lot of exciting things that take place at Luther Heights. Memories are made, connections are developed, and God is present, changing lives. As an owner congregation, we can help Luther Heights with the Capital Campaign to help make upgrades and help enhance the camp experience for those who attend. I'm excited about the opportunity we have to be part of this and am looking for someone to help by sharing updates with the congregation. It's that you? Are you willing to share your love for camp and keep us up to date? Please contact me (Pastor Ann) if you're interested or want to know more. 

FELLOWSHIP SIGN-UPS

Thank you to those who have signed up! You made this easy!

Please email Theresa if you can either be in charge, bring a treat, or both on a Sunday. I will add you to this list. I am hoping we do not have to pass around a signup clipboard at church this way.



People IN CHARGE

There are extra plates and cups downstairs.

Leftovers of any kind, including milk, cheese, meat, 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!


People to bring food

Food can be a delightful expression of individuality and creativity! Whether you choose to bring a simple dish that warms the heart or an extravagant culinary creation, the important thing is that you feel inspired to share. There are no strict rules about what must be served; instead, you have the freedom to decide what resonates with you. The only rule is we can't save leftovers once they hit the counter.

Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is appreciated!

Sunday

In Charge

Bring Food

10-13

Joy

Joy

10-20

Dianne & Theresa

Brent S

10-27

Theresa

Theresa

11-3



11-10



MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

There are several commemorative days in October, including: 

  • Feast of the Guardian Angels: Observed on October 2. 
  • St. Francis of Assisi: Observed on October 4. 
  • World Animal Day: Observed on October 4, this day is a time to raise awareness about animal issues and cruelty.
  • World Teachers' Day: Observed on October 5, this day is a time to recognize the contributions of teachers around the world.
  • Saint Faustina: Observed on October 5. 
  • Our Lady of the Rosary: Observed on October 7. 
  • World Mental Health Day: Observed on October 10, this day aims to raise awareness about suicide and how to prevent it. 
  • Pastor Appreciation Day is observed October 13
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: Observed on October 15, this day is a time to remember pregnancy loss and infant death. 
  • International Day of Rural Women: Observed on October 15, this day celebrates the role of rural women in agricultural and rural development. 
  • Saint Teresa of Avila: Observed on October 15. 
  • Saint Pope John Paul II: Observed on October 22. 

Birthdays

10-4 Dani Finnigan

10-5 Verity Wilson

10-15 Avery Carter

10-24 Aiden Carter

10-26 Julie Tullis

10-29 Rhonda Olson

10-30 Emma Flores

Anniversaries

Monthly on the 1st Sunday we collect a noisy offering. This change is used for activities for the kids.

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday join us as we serve at the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen. Contact Guy Backstrom for questions you might have.

On the 2nd Sunday each month we have a short 30 minute service in Rexburg at the Templeview Transitional Care Center.

RCCM NEWS

SMALL GROUPS

COUNCIL & BUSINESS UPDATES

Council

  • Sunday October 20 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


Worship Committee

  • 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.

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

NORTHWEST INTERMOUNTAIN SYNOD

Twice a month the NWIMS sends out a newsletter. If you would prefer to receive the newsletter directly you can sign up HERE.

Click the links below to see their newsletters as webpages.

October 7 September 16 September 3

LUTHER HEIGHTS BIBLE CAMP

We are a congregational 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.

Fall 2024 Capitol Campaign Update

We have successfully raised over $560,000 in pledges and donations towards this campaign! Thank you for your support!! GIVE NOW


Highlights:

  • Thanks to the generosity of our donors we were able to pay off our Mission Investment Fund loan for the electrical work in September 2023, September 2024. We paid off the loan in less than a year!!
  • Our Major Gifts committee has begun working on hosting events and sharing the story with donors.
  • September 9, 2024 we hosted an informational Zoom meeting for our member congregations. The congregational support phase of this campaign begins this fall and we hope all of our congregations will engage in the coming year.
  • Our alumni committee is beginning to plan events to engage with alumni at camp and in the valleys during 2-24-2025.

ST. LUKES


To see news from St. Luke's not listed here Click on the logo below then click on Thursday Tidings to see their announcements, or look at their calendar.

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  • 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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