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Pastor’s Pen

Video Pastor’s Pen: Festival of Homiletics

In this week’s vlog, Pastor Beth shares her experience at the Festival of Homiletics, held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. She was among more than 1,000 preachers from across the U.S. and around the world, all gathered under the theme: 'Preaching to Heal the Divide.

Pastor Beth’s Continuing Education & Vacation Notice

Pastor Beth will be away from May 12 through May 19 for a time of continuing education and vacation. We pray this time brings her rest, renewal, and inspiration!

Council on Break this May

This month, the Congregation Council is on break and will not meet for church business. The minutes from April’s Council meeting will be approved at the June 17th Council meeting and published in the June 20th eNews.

Join Us for the Ascension Ice Cream Party!

We are thrilled to invite you to the Ascension Ice Cream Party on May 29th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event will be held at New Covenant Lutheran Church, and we can't wait to celebrate Ascension Day with you in the sweetest way possible!

Northeast Valley Consortium 2025 Report Video

Our report to the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly is posted at 2025 Assembly Mission and Ministry Stories — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA and the video is also available on our news blog.

New Journey Water Pallet delivered to First Church, Phoenix: Our 2025 heat respite project kicked off on Monday, May 12, with the delivery of a pallet of water to First United Church of Christ in central Phoenix.

NEVC Housing Resettlement

THANK YOU! to Lou Hutchinson and Steve Brady who transported and delivered furnishings for two apartments for persons moving from homelessness, with support of the Paiute Neighborhood Center in Scottsdale.

"Keep it Growing" for Casa de la Misericordia

May 18 and 25 are the closing Sundays for New Journey's food support drive for the asylum-seeker shelter at Nogales, Mexico.

Community & Fellowship News

Join the FH Blood Drive This June

The Fountain Hills Community Center is once again opening its doors to support a vital cause—saving lives through blood donation. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as the community comes together in Ballroom 1 for this important event.

We pray for God’s love, healing and comfort each day.

For those mourning the death of loved ones and friends, Jo Martinson, Deb Bigley, Adele Resmer
We also keep in prayer Jan and Larry Tarnow as he recovers from heart surgery.
Deb Bigley as she recovers from knee surgery.

Our prayer list for comfort and healing

Daryl Bigley

Deb Bigley

Crystalle Ebbinga

Karl Flormoe

Sharri Hackbarth

Jacob’s family

Nancy Johnson

Joe and Jeannine Laderach

Janet McCullough

Greg and Nancy McGarry

June Ninneman

Ruth Peterson

Tibby and Dennis

Neil Rosenthal

Ron Schwartau

Karl Sealand

Merle and June Thompson

Roger Westland

We are thankful for God’s love and blessings every day!

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.