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Pastor’s Pen

“Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, “Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” (John 4:28-29)

It is a curious phrase isn’t it. She left her water jar behind and went back to the city. The day didn’t end up the way it began.

Transition Consultant Pr. Dominic Palacios will be at New Journey on March 21–22. On Saturday, he will lead two morning workshops—one with the Council and one with the Call Committee. He will preach at Sunday worship, followed by a presentation to the congregation on the next steps in the call process for New Journey’s next pastor. Please make plans to attend!

Council Update:

Next meeting: Tuesday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m. The primary topic will be the proposal from Fountains United Methodist Church for New Journey to share space on the FUMC campus.

We are still short of volunteers: a sixth council member, a church treasurer, and a second member for the Audit Committee.

Financial Update - March 5

Here’s a snapshot of our finances as of January 21. Thank you for your continued support of New Journey’s ministries and mission!

What's Up with the Red Door?

During the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge, New Journey's red door contains weekly information on the six foci in Matthew 25: 37-41 "Lord, when did we see you?" . . . hunger, thirst, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and the imprisoned. Check out the possibilities to care for neighbors in need.

SNAP Setback for Arizonans

Thousands of Arizonans lost SNAP benefits on March 1. Food Banks are working to fill the hunger gap. What can you do?

Community & Fellowship News

Save the Date: NEVC Faith Development Seminar

Save the Date: Northeast Valley Consortium Faith Development Seminar, April 11, at Living Water Lutheran Church. Dr Karoline Lewis of Luther Seminary will present and facilitate a workshop (topic and specific time TBA). We are exploring carpooling and virtual options for joining the seminar.

Save the date: Feast of the Ascension worship

Save the date: Feast of the Ascension worship, followed by ice cream social, on Thursday, May 14. New Covenant Lutheran invites New Journeyans and other NEVC partners. Likely late afternoon time and details TBA.

Birthdays

1 - James Asmus

4 - Mary Volkman

11 - Chuck Peterson

16 - Jan Tarnow

19 - Eric Zettler

23 - Erika Haeberer

27 - Mary Burritt

28 - Helga Essert

Anniversaries

15 - Carol & Karl Flormoe

24 - Connie & Ron Schwartau

Pastor Tim’s Weekly Schedule

Sunday - Worship and Office Hours

Monday - Sabbath

Tuesday - Office Hours by appointment

Wednesday - Office Hours by appointment

Thursday - Sermon Writing & Worship Preparation

Friday - Sermon Writing & Worship Preparation

Saturday - Sabbath

Pastor Tim makes himself available for pastoral emergencies and desires to provide spiritual support and pray with you. In case of emergencies, please call or text his cell phone at (608) 695-7103.