This Sunday's Theme:

"Are Christians Cannibals?"

John 6:51-58

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Good evening sisters and brothers in Christ! 

The Marriage Course is returning to New Covenant! Our first in-person gathering will be Sunday, September 8th. This year we will be charging a $50.00 registration fee per couple.  But the meals for each couple will still be free and we will also offer free childcare, provided by some of our Preschool teachers. This is a great opportunity to have some quality time with your spouse and to enjoy some yummy meals that you don’t have to prepare yourself. We are very excited to offer this growth experience. Join us this Sunday and hear more about this opportunity!  

Our youth group is going to be meeting at KTR on Sunday to have some fun and enjoy some games after worship (around 12:30 pm – 2:00 PM). We will also be sharing our plans for the youth group for this upcoming year. Yes, on Sundays we will be returning to Black Rock Coffee after worship. And plan for a Confirmation Service to be celebrated on Sunday, October 27th! But this Sunday, join us at KTR after worship!  

I remember in college, several fellow students and I were on a Christian outreach team, traveling and performing at churches in California and Arizona for an interim class during the month of January. Imagine that a bunch of college students wanting to leave South Dakota during the month of January! As we drove across intestate 80 into northern California, we came across the Donner Pass. I was not enlightened about the history of this place, but one of my college classmates was.  He shared that the Donner party was crossing the pass in a snowstorm and became stranded. Well, they had nor food to eat and they were on the verge of starving, so they began to eat the frozen carcasses of their fellow hikers who had passed away. Not a very pleasant thought and I’m sorry to put it into your mind. But that is what the early Christians were charged with. And our scripture highlights why Christians were charged with this. This Sunday we will be looking at John 6:51-58 and exploring the question, “Are Christians Cannibals?”  

I hope to see you this Sunday! 

Pastor Steve 

• Be present with Goldie McMahan as she comes to her likely 3rd surgery next Wednesday. Surround Katelyn, Stephen, Lila, and Maeve as Goldie prepares for surgery.
• We pray for Uncle Jim's tendon healing. May he feel peace during his recovery.
• We pray for the niece of Ron and Phyllis Ostrand as well as her husband, Butch, who will undergo surgery on August 12. We pray his surgery is successful and that he would experience complete healing.
• Prayers of thanksgiving for the healing of Ron's brother from cancer.
• Prayers for timely and complete healing for Terri Yu following a hip replacement this week.
• Prayers for comfort for Jodi Levell and her family following the passing of Jodi's aunt, Darlene Stender, in Minnesota.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for the Ames family (family of Devin, Becca Person's fiance), following the recent passing of Carl, Devin's dad.
• We pray for effective chemo treatments and procedures for Eric Spandenburg, friend of Max and Kristen, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
• Prayers for thanksgiving that Paul's brain cancer has stabilized and the tumors have stopped growing. Thank you Lord for answered prayers!
• Prayers for pain relief and a complete recovery for Rod Schroeder who broke his arm.
• Prayers for Greg as he awaits his surgery. We pray for guidance for the team and effective treatment, as well as strength for Greg and his family.
• We pray for comfort and strength for Tiffani Scott and guidance for her providers as they navigate her cancer treatment.
• Prayers for strength for Katie's friend, Christia, as she began chemotherapy recently.
• We pray for Allison's 3 1/2 year old daughter, Colbie, in Illinois who was diagnosed with cancer and begins treatment in Chicago.
• Lift up Lynley Park, friend of Dean and Lisa Durkee, in prayer as she continues radiation treatment.
• We pray for strength for Rita Semingson, sister-in-law of Chriss and Bruce Semingson, as she undergoes chemotherapy.
• Prayers for Brett Jackson as he undergoes a bone marrow biopsy and oncology evaluation in South Dakota.
• Prayers for strength and complete healing for Will Wartenburg following a bone marrow transplant recently.
• Prayers for Julie, sister of Marla, as she starts chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer.
• Prayers for complete healing for Zachary, grandson of Julie listed above, as he continues to recuperate after a bone marrow transplant.
• Prayers for continued strength for Alexandra, daughter of Julie listed above, as she is in recovery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that Jim, partner of Marla, is recovering well after being treated for blood clots.
• Prayers for effective removal of melanoma for Marla, and healing after the procedure in June.
• Hayden, son of Shane and Michelle Grabenstein, battling severe headaches and migraines. He was previously hospitalized, and they are looking for answers.
• That the Holy Spirit would come and fill us and our church with its Pentecost power, love and grace.
• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Ruby, the 21 month old daughter of Rhett and Rachel (friend of Jennifer Coughenour) who has been diagnosed with a very serious, rare illness, and is going through treatments at Phoenix children’s Hospital.
• Prayers for Ruby's father Rhett (listed above). Rhett is also struggling with health issues-we pray for a diagnosis and treatment.
• We pray for the safety of Pam and Bob Rognlien, and missionaries overseas.
• Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.