This Sunday's Theme:

"Unbelief and Faith!"

Mark 6:1-13

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

Good afternoon friends, 

Happy Independence Day! I hope that you enjoy your festivities as we celebrate our nation’s birth! We are planning a good old cookout on the grill this evening. (Don’t tell my cardiologist!) 

Our Church President, Lisa Durkee shared with the congregation last Sunday that we have a pledge from a couple of additional donors for our “Get out of Red!” matching fund. The total is now $13,500.00. That means that they are challenging us the congregation to give at least $13,500.00 in addition to our regular giving. If we do this as a congregation, they will release their matching funds. But if we don’t make it, they are not obligated to give their matching pledge. So, I want to invite you and challenge you to give so that we can receive the full $13.500.00 in matching funds.  

This is how we will do it. We have pledge/donation cards to distribute for you to make your gift/donation or your pledge. You can also send a pledge into Bri at the office by emailing her at office@newcovenantaz.org and placing your name, your donation/pledge on the email. Whether you give in person or give online, please mark your donation/pledge card, or send an email so that we can make sure to include your gift towards the matching funds. As we receive gifts and donations, we will keep you updated on our status. I hope that you will join us as we work to help New Covenant to

“Get out of Red!” 

Join us this Sunday as we gather for worship. Again, we have two stories from Mark. These illustrate the rejection of Jesus by some and the commitment of his teaching by others. Our scripture will be Mark

6: 1-13 as we look at the challenge and the promise of “Unbelief and Faith!” 

In Faith,

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for healing and continued improvement for Sally Marrs as she is treated for a lung infection following an angioplasty a few weeks ago.
• Prayers for Greg as he undergoes an additional biopsy to determine if there is cancer in another area of his body, and as next steps are determined based on those results. We pray for peace for him and his family as they await results and additions to his plan of care.
• Prayers for Goldie McMahan and family as she continues to adjust to her feeds following g-tube placement and as they await further plans for medications and procedures.
• 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 this week.
• We pray for Allison's 3 1/2 year old daughter, Colbie, in Illinois who was diagnosed with cancer and begins treatment this week in Chicago.
• We pray for comfort for Ron Shelton and his family following the recent passing of his son, Dean.
• Prayers for comfort for the family and friends of Julie Shangle who passed away recently after a long battle with cancer.
• Lift up Lynley Park, friend of Dean and Lisa Durkee, in prayer as she continues radiation treatment.
• We pray for comfort for Lisa, who lost her father a few weeks ago.
• Prayers for peace and reconciliation between Michael's four children.
• We pray for comfort peace and comfort for Mary Cole and her family as they mourn the death of her brother-in-law, Russ Mosser.
• We pray for strength for Rita Semingson, sister-in-law of Chriss and Bruce Semingson, as she begins chemotherapy treatment this week.
• Prayers for comfort for Bea McInerney, friend of Debby and Dave Andrews, as she mourns the recent loss of her husband Ken McInerney.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for the Ames family (family of Devin, Becca Person's fiance), as Carl, Devin's dad, enters hospice care.
• Prayers for Brett Jackson as he undergoes a bone marrow biopsy and oncology evaluation in South Dakota.
• We pray for Tyler and family, that they would experience healing.
• Prayers for a safe transition for Laurie, from her current living situation to her new one.
• We pray for healing for Dylan, and that he would be able to attend camp this summer.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for Keenan, Charlie Brichta's uncle, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and has now entered hospice care.
• 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.
• For Paul and Andy (neighbors of Riley and Kathy), and Andy’s friend who are struggling with alcoholism. Prayers for strength and support for Andy and his friend who are beginning recovery.
• 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.
• We pray for Vanessa and Gus Ayala and their children, as they mourn the loss of their son, Noah.
• 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.