Service of Remembrance: Bob Rosenthal
On Sunday, May 12, family and friends of Bob Rosenthal gathered at New Journey Lutheran for a service of remembrance.
Together, we laughed, cried and thanks to God for Bob's life. We remembered how he made a lasting impact in our lives and in the life of New Journey Lutheran Church.
Summer Blood Drive
Living Water will host a blood drive on Monday, June 24, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. There is a shortage of blood in the summertime, and we hope this event will help the Red Cross increase its supply.
2025-2026 Mission Plan Presentations
All members of the Grand Canyon Synod are invited to participate in the presentation of the 2025-2026 Mission Plan. Each session is the same, with two dates to choose from.
Tuesday, May 28 at 5:30pm MST/PDT, 6:30pm MDT. Click here to register.
Saturday, June 1 at 9am MST/PDT, 10am MDT. Click here to register.
Stewardship: “Abide in my love”
If we could pick one word to explain why God would become flesh and dwell among us in the person of Jesus, what would we choose?
If we could pick one word to explain what draws us back into Christian community week after week, what would we choose?
If we could pick one word to describe what sustains us as we live in a world full of dangers, toils, and snares, what would we choose?
Easter Project Wrap-Up
Easter Project Wrap-Up: In the spirit of 1 Peter 4:10, many thanks to New Journey friends for $465 to support farm animals, water filters, cooking stoves, and mosquito netting through ELCA World Hunger ministries around the world. And, likewise, much gratitude for $760 in designated and undesignated gifts, plus a 20-pound bag of rice, for "Casa M" asylum shelter in Nogales.
New Journey in Fountain Hills continues work to reduce hunger
New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills recently wrapped up two Easter season projects, raising funds for two programs that provide shelter and sustenance for those in need.
A total of $760 raised will go to Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones, a shelter for asylum seekers in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, that supports mainly women and children while their asylum claims are processed.
A donation of $465 will go to the ELCA Good Gifts program which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year to support sustenance needs worldwide including farm animals, environment-friendly water filters and cookstoves and family mosquito netting.
April Council Meeting Minutes
To read the approved April Congregation Council meeting minutes, click here.
If you have questions, please contact any member of the Congregation Council.
Cindi Brady—President
Pete Galindez—Vice President
Mike Bartanen—Treasurer
Karl Flormoe—Secretary
Jo Martinson—Member at Large
Mike Wilson—Member at Large
Pastor Beth Gallen
The congregation council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm. Council meetings are open to any member of the congregation to attend. Should you wish to address the council, please contact Cindi Brady a week before the scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda.
Pastor’s Pen | May 2024
“Mommy, how come we don’t get to see Jesus?” Amelia asked me one day on our way to the grocery story.
These kinds of questions often come out of the blue as we’re running errands or playing outside in the backyard. Questions that give me pause and make me wonder what to say and how to say in a way that my six year old might understand.
Lately, (perhaps because we’ve been in the season of Easter for seven weeks and talking about the resurrection of Jesus) Amelia has felt annoyed that the disciples were able to see and talk with Jesus, and we don’t have the same luxury. “It’s not really fair. I want to see, Jesus, too,” she complains.
2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly
The 2024 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly is swiftly approaching, and we're thrilled to invite our voting members, visitors, and exhibitors to join us from June 13-15, 2024, for a time of fellowship, decision-making, and worship. This year's assembly promises to be a transformative experience for all attendees, filled with meaningful discussions, inspirational worship services, and the opportunity to connect with fellow members from across the synod.
Communication Corner | May
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance communication and streamline our processes, I wanted to share an important update regarding our eNews frequency.
For the past couple of months, we have adjusted the timing of our newsletters. Instead of sending the eNews out monthly, we are now sending it out twice a month on the first and third Fridays.