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Pastor’s Pen | June 2024

Towards the close of 2023, the congregation council articulated a vision for our community: “Telling the Story.”

When we began thinking about this vision and how it would direct us in 2024, we were,

May Council Meeting Minutes

To read the approved May Congregation Council meeting minutes, click here.

If you have questions, please contact any member of the Congregation Council.

Thanks for supporting the book drive!

Books, books, books: New Journey's gathering of books for Living Water VBS book drive continues through Sunday, June 16. We would love to see those bins fill up! Read more details here.

Thanks for the Summer Heat Respite Lunch Pack!

More thanks! What a great crew of 20 New Journeyans to launch the 2024 Summer Heat Respite Lunch Pack Series for Grace Lutheran in downtown Phoenix!

Did you know that Afghan (and other) refugee women who are part of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest's women's empowerment program have their own Etsy site where handmade items can be purchase

Imagine East Mesa Needs School Supplies!

Next project? Imagine East Mesa School Supplies! We do not have a wishlist yet, but you can keep your eyes out for great sales!. We'll aim to deliver our contributions to IEM in mid-July.

Arizona Faith Network’s Heat Relief Bag Drive

Join Arizona Faith Network for an afternoon of community service. Together we will pack heat relief bags for community members and cooling centers to hand out to those in need of heat relief. Donation

Join Our Social Ministry Team Meeting!

Social Ministry Team Meeting: June 30, 11:30 a.m., at church, to plan for the balance of 2024. Anyone is welcome to join.

Communication Corner

Susan Brahs will be on vacation beginning Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 30.

For communication emergencies, please call Pastor Beth at (623) 340-9956.

Grand Canyon Synod Assembly

2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly Summary

The Grand Canyon Synod Assembly convened Thursday through Saturday, June 13–15, 2024, at Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa under the theme, “Embody the Word.”

This post was shared from the Grand Canyon Synod’s website.

Deborah Hutterer Reelected Bishop of the ELCA Grand Canyon Synod

The Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer was reelected June 14 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

This post was shared from the Grand Canyon Synod’s website.

Missed the 2024 Assembly? Watch the Grand Canyon Synod’s Livestream Replays

For those who were unable to attend our recent Grand Canyon Synod Assembly in person or wish to revisit the discussions and celebrations, we have good news!

This post was shared from the Grand Canyon Synod’s website.

We pray for God's healing, protection
and love to be with us each day.

Prayers of sympathy and comfort for the
Rosenthal’s family on the loss of Bob.
Also for the Bigley family on the loss of
Ron's father, Don.
And for Karl and Carol Flormoe on the death of their nephew.
May God's love and comfort be with all.

Long Term Prayers

Daryl Bigley

Deb Bigley

Mary Burritt

Anne Evans

Sharri Hackbarth

The Jacobs family

Nancy Johnson

Joe& Jeannine Laderach

Shirley Lundeen

Janet McCullough

Greg and Nancy McGarry

June Ninnemann

Howard Osborn

Tibby and Dennis

Neil Rosenthal

Merle and Jane Thompson

Wayne Westland

May we all be truly thankful for all of God's blessings.

If you or anyone you know is ill or facing a challenging situation in the New Journey community, please fill out a prayer request on our website.

Pastor’s Weekly Schedule

Sunday - Worship and Office Hours

Monday - Office Hours by appointment

Tuesday - Office Hours by appointment

Wednesday - Home Office

Thursday - Sermon Writing & Worship Preparation

Friday - Sabbath

Saturday - Sabbath

Pastor Beth makes herself available for pastoral emergencies and desires to provide spiritual support and pray with you. In case of emergencies, please call or text her cell phone at (623) 340-9956.