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February 13, 2025- February 20, 2025

New Covenant Lutheran Church

15152 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480-860-0169

Email: office@newcovenantaz.org

www.newcovenantaz.church



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New Covenant Lutheran School

15152 N Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480-391-1264

www.preschoolofscottsdale.com



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This Sunday's Theme:

10:30 AM Service

"Reversal of Fortunes!"

Luke 6:17-26

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Good evening church!

 

Tomorrow is Valentines Day!

 

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14

 

Believe it or not, there was a real St. Valentine. According to tradition, there may have been one or two or even three Valentines. There was at the very least one, who was martyred by Emperor Claudius II. According to one legend, and my favorite, St. Valentine defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from being conscripted to serve in war. This is a good reminder that as Christians we are called to be peacemakers as well as matchmakers! Well, I wish you all a happy St. Valentines day!

 

Our sign-up deadline for Feed My Starving Children is coming up next Tuesday, the 18th of February. Saturday, the 22nd of February from 2:30 – 4:00 pm, New Covenant Lutheran Church and School will be packing food packs for children around the world who are facing starvation. Children aged 5 and older can participate. What a great way to teach our children to serve God by serving our neighbor. Please join the party! We have 50 spots so there’s plenty of room!

 

Steve Schneider had back surgery last week and there is a meal train going around for anyone who would like to help out Steve and Sue. Click this link to sign up to help. https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/owze3n 

 

This Sunday, we continue with the lectionary as we look at Jesus’ Beatitudes from Luke, or as many have often titled them, Blessings and Woes! This Sunday we will look at Luke 6:17-26. Join me as we delve into Jesus’ “Reversal of Fortunes!”

 

See you Sunday!

 

Pastor Steve

Some weeks are a struggle, and some weeks are filled with blessings all the way around. This past week the struggle was real for me and my teens. I was unfortunately blindsided by two completely different parenting problems that threw me for a loop! It seems like it is always when you feel like you are doing such a superb job in all facets of your life that you get the curve ball thrown! Two curveballs in one week, though? Oh Lord, what are you trying to tell me?  


Of course I had all the thoughts, feelings, and possible reactive solutions to the situations at hand. I spent a better portion of 2 days in a depressed state, talking to God, and searching for answers to my incapabilities. I beat myself up for my parenting failures. I told myself that I needed to spend more time with them. I signed them up for therapy. I even placed more restrictions on them. Then it happened, God directed me to the perfect place in the Bible that were turn all my yucky thoughts around. Proverbs 31 describes a woman who is strong, wise, and kind. Frankly, as I emotionally attacked myself, I was making everything worse and I was the furthest thing from strong, wise, and kind. So, I dug into the word and came out with Proverbs 31:17 teaching me something about how to be better at everything. 


“She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” – Proverbs 31:17 


This passage reminds me to do all things with excellence. It reminds me that when I am feeling weak, or like a failure, that I am strong. It reminds me that I CAN do all the things that He has set in front of me, and most importantly that I can do them with excellence because my arms, heart, and mind are strong enough for the task. So, today was a great day! It was just as busy and chaotic as all my other days, but it was a day of contentment with who I am and the work I am doing, whether at home or here at my place of peace, New Covenant. Praise God for this place of peace. One thing I can promise you is that every article you read from me will not be one of strife and struggle. I will consider all aspects of life, and I will always let you into my heart. God bless you and may you feel an abundance of love from above, within, and surrounding you on this Valentine’s Day. ❤️ 


Ms. Dana

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  • We pray for peace and good results for Eric Huber, a grandfather of NCLS students, after he received unexpected news at the doctor. He had additional testing last week and is awaiting biopsy results.
  • We pray for healing for Maeve McMahan, who broke
  • We pray for Jessica, Brock, and Braxton, as they mourn the loss of their two year old son and little brother Rocky. Surround them.
  • We pray for healing for Chris, who suffered a stroke and is in the ICU.
  • Kurt Keiser is suffering from high blood pressure and other health issues. We pray that he would experience healing.
  • We pray for peace and comfort for Collins family as they mourn the passing of Paul.
  • We pray for a full and rapid recovery for Barbara Bontempi, following a stroke.
  • We pray for healing for Brad, who broke his back, and now awaits the plan of care from his doctor on whether he will need surgery or not.
  • We pray for Tiffani Scott, niece of Sheri Hanchar and granddaughter of Ann McDonell, during her ongoing breast cancer treatment and next phase of chemo.
  • We pray for strength and healing for Christina, daughter of Kim, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and now has recurrence in her liver and brain.
  • We pray for healing for Kevin Bunn, brother-in-law of Max Duarte. Kevin has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver and began chemo this week.
  • That the Holy Spirit would come and fill us and our church with its Pentecost power, love and grace.
  • Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
  • Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
  • Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
  • 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.