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?

This year, worship brought together Good Shepherd Sunday (April 21) and Earth Day (April 22) in a beautiful mash up.

We considered God, our Good Shepherd, as the source of all life, nourishment, and renewal and is the one who leads us all into right-relationship with creation. As people who live and benefit from the earth’s resources, what does it mean to live gently upon the earth?

To read the approved February 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 Wednesday, April 10 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.

How Are We Doing Financially?

March 14, 2024

2024 Mission Plan Income: $136,040

2024 Mission Plan Expenses: $157,324

2024 Year to Date Actual Income: $49,507

2024 Year to Date Actual Expenses: $38,145

As part of our 2024 Stewardship Appeal, the Stewardship Team invited Nancy Rosenthal to share why she gives to New Journey Lutheran Church in worship on November 5.

This month, for our Stewardship column, we hear from one of our friends and members, Deb Bigley, on the topic of gratitude. Deb shares this personal witness from her life.

Did you know that we all have questions about faith and finances? Talking about money in public spaces is uncomfortable at best and a cultural taboo at worst.

So, today please indulge me as I write a little bit about stewardship. To me, stewardship is: How do we utilize the gifts and talents that God has given us to do his bidding? His bidding being to “love thy neighbor as thyself”.

Did you know that stewardship is a whole lot bigger than budgets, pledge cards, & financial giving? Stewardship is not limited to finances. Broadly, stewardship is an ethic that embodies the responsible planning and management of resources.