Get ready to raise your steins and join the fun at New Day Lutheran Church's Oktoberfest celebration at Idaho Brewing Company! We're serving up a hearty potluck with delicious brats and hotdogs provided, but we need YOU to bring your favorite side dish to share! This is the perfect opportunity to whip up something scrumptious and share it with friends old and new. It’s all about coming together as a community, embracing our diverse backgrounds, and creating a warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. So, let’s make this festive event a feast of flavors and fellowship, where laughter and connection fill the air. Bring your dish and let's celebrate the joy of being together in faith and friendship!
Question: Could you tell me what is provided and what needs to be brought?
Provided: Hotdogs & brats, all condiments, buns, sauerkraut, bottled water
Beverages: are a cash bar of beer, wine, and soda, no credit! There is an ATM on site.
NEED: Sides and desserts
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Some questions you may have:
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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.
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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.
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Is there a sign-up sheet? In the Parish Hall on a clipboard (two clipboards, one on either end of Coffee Bar).
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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.
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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.
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How much are the tickets? Adults $10 / Children under 12 $1.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 Signups:
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!
October 6 Cheri
October 13 Joy
October 20 Dianne & Theresa
October 27 Theresa
November 3
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!
October 6 Cheri
October 13 Joy
October 20 Brent S
October 27 Theresa
November 3
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There are several commemorative days in October, including:
- World Mental Health Day: Observed on October 10, this day aims to raise awareness about suicide and how to prevent it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Feast of the Guardian Angels: Observed on October 2.
- St. Francis of Assisi: Observed on October 4.
- Saint Faustina: Observed on October 5.
- Our Lady of the Rosary: Observed on October 7.
- Saint Teresa of Avila: Observed on October 15.
- Saint Pope John Paul II: Observed on October 22.
- Pastor Appreciation Day is observed October 13
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Birthdays
10-5 Verity Wilson
10-15 Avery Carter
10-24 Aiden Carter
10-26 Julie Tullis
10-29 Rhonda Olson
10-30 Emma Flores
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MEETINGS & COMMITTEE UPDATES | |
Council
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Sunday October 20 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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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. If you would prefer to receive the newsletter directly though you can sign up HERE.
Click the links below to see their newsletters as webpages.
September 16 September 3, August 19, August 5
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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!!
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.
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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 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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