Bible Study

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

³ Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph. Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, so dismayed were they at his presence.

⁴ Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come closer to me.” And they came closer. He said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. ⁵ And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. ⁶ For the famine has been in the land these two years, and there are five more years in which there will be neither plowing nor harvest. ⁷ God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to keep alive for you many survivors. ⁸ So it was not you who sent me here but God; he has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt. ⁹ Hurry and go up to my father and say to him, ‘Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me; do not delay. ¹⁰ You shall settle in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children’s children, as well as your flocks, your herds, and all that you have. ¹¹ I will provide for you there, since there are five more years of famine to come, so that you and your household and all that you have will not come to poverty.’

+Have you ever treated someone close to you poorly? Has someone close to you treated you poorly? Was the situation ever resolved with forgiveness and/or reconciliation? How did it come about? How long was the process? What does the relationship look like now? 

Luke 6:27-38

²⁷ “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; ²⁸ bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you. ²⁹ If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again. ³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you.

³² “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. ³³ If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. ³⁴ If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive payment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. ³⁵ Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. ³⁶ Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

³⁷ “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; ³⁸ give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”

+Who is your enemy? Is it a person or people, or concepts & ideologies? How do you figure out what loving your neighbor means using the lens of Jesus?

+We proclaim to be a welcoming church. How do we do that when we don't always agree with each other on various issues?

+How do you think we judge others in comparison to how God may judge?

Blessings,

Pastor Ann

email or call me 763-447-7664

***Pastor Ann and Theresa will be on vacation in Palm Springs starting February 25th and returning just in time for Shrove Tuesday March 4th. If you need something contact Kortney at 303-818-9350 or one of the council members.

This past Sunday's service: YouTube

Hymnal Madness: A competitive format that pairs hymns in a tournament-style structure. It's a fun way to engage in music!

We are going to have a tournament as a fundraiser this year! You'll get to decide where the funds go, too. Here is how it will work:

1. You choose your favorites to go on the "board." The top 32 songs will be added.
2. Once published, we will have a competition to see which songs make it to the next round. You will vote for your favorite song(s) by donating $1 for each song you select that week. We will do that each week, narrowing down the choices until we get to the final round. We will be using these songs throughout the rest of the year in addition to those that are chosen by the worship committee.
3. The grand champion will be revealed in the final round.

So when is Hymnal Madness coming?

We hope to start it at the beginning of Lent, so get your initial submissions into church@newdaylutheran.org by Wednesday March 5. Look for an email from Theresa that will have a list of the songs from our hymnal.

Cash or check will be preferred method of payment for this. Contact Pastor for questions.

This is a joint event with St. Luke's this year. All proceeds will benefit California wildfire victims Bob Honeychurch and Sylvia Sweeney, retired episcopal priests. Signups for servers, cooks, etc., are in the parish hall on the coffee bar. WE REALLY NEED PEOPLE TO SIGN UP TO COOK AND TO BE GREETERS AND TO CLEAN UP

Lenten Schedule

Ash Wednesday, March 5 (Joint New Day & St Luke's): 

1pm & 7pm

Wednesdays beginning March 12 and ending April 9:

Wednesday RCCM Soup & Worship Service Lunch

11:30-12:00pm Soup

12:00-12:30pm Worship Service

12:30-1:00pm Soup

(see the schedule in RCCM section for church locations... Ecumenical)

**We host March 12 and need people to bring soup and to work the kitchen.

Wednesday Soup Suppers & Worship (Joint New Day & St. Luke's):

6pm Supper

7pm Holden Evening Prayer Worship Service

Palm Sunday, April 13:

8:00am St. Luke's Episcopal Church

9:15am New Day Lutheran Church

10:30am St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Maundy Thursday, April 17 (Joint New Day & St. Luke's):

6:00-6:45 Agape Dinner (Mediterranean Meal)

7:00pm Service

Good Friday, April 18 (Joint New Day & St. Luke's):

12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross

Saturday Easter Vigil, April 19 (Joint New Day & St. Luke's):

TBD Potluck Meal with Bishop Meggan Manlove of the

Northwest Intermountain Synod (ELCA)

7:30pm Outside Service

Easter Sunday, April 20:

9:15 New Day Lutheran Church

10:30 St Luke's Episcopal Church

Lent Outreach Project!

Abundant Community for $1,020

We are doing another Good Gifts Outreach Project! This time equip a whole community with the resources needed to build a stronger future. This gift bundle includes a goat, rooster, cow, three chicks, seeds and gardening tools, honeybees, three fruit-tree seedlings, farmers' field school and community garden — gifts that will enable neighbors to nourish themselves and their families and generate income. The seeds of hope you help your neighbors plant today will continue to grow for generations to come.

You can give ONLINE or mail a check made out to New Day Lutheran to:

New Day Lutheran Church

2184 Channing Way #474

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Put Good Gifts in the note on paypal or memo on your check.

Thank you to those who have signed up! You made this easy!

There are several important days in February, including: 

• Black History Month
• Low Vision Awareness Month
• Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
• American Heart Month
• National Canned Food Month
• National Bird Feeding Month
• National Library Lovers Month
• National Embroidery Month
• Ethnic Equality Month
• Psychology Month
• Groundhog Day 
• Safer Internet Day
• Valentine's Day 
• World Read Aloud Day
• Digital Learning Day
• Mardi Gras
• Lunar New Year
• Wear Red Day (Feb. 3)
• National Freedom Day (Feb. 1)

Monthly on the 1st Sunday we collect a noisy offering. This change is used for activities for the kids.

Monthly on the 2nd Saturday join us as we serve at the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen. Contact Guy Backstrom for questions you might have.

The 2nd Sunday of the month. It's a short 30 minute service in Rexburg at the Templeview Transitional Care Center. Carpool at 2pm from church, service is at 3pm

We really truly need people to sign up to bring soup and/or serve soup and to cleanup. Signups are in the parish hall near the microwave!

OUR VISION: Passion for God, Compassion for All means we strive to be a loving, Christian community who are excited and passionate about sharing the love and grace of Jesus Christ with everyone. Regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious background or health, you are welcome here!

OUR MISSION: Love Christ and others by accepting and welcoming all in worship, fellowship, Bible study, and community outreach while celebrating our gifts and talents. Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another…” John 13:34.

For us it’s simple – Jesus loved all people and so we want to love all people.

WELCOME, INCLUSION, CELEBRATION, AND ADVOCACY STATEMENT FOR NEW DAY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Because we are loved by God, New Day Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation that welcomes all people. We invite you to join us in our commitment to support and advocate for:

People of every color, culture, and ethnic background

People of every gender identity and sexual orientation

People of all mental and physical abilities

People who are single, widowed, divorced, separated, partnered, blessed or married

People of all ages, political persuasions, levels of education

People of every economic circumstance or social status

People of any religious affiliation or none

People of all family configurations

People who speak languages other than English

People who have felt excluded or marginalized

We commit ourselves to embracing the work of anti-racism, social and economic justice, and environmental care.

We encourage all people to participate in the sacraments and all aspects of the life of our church

Twice a month the Northwest Intermountain Synod sends out a newsletter. If you would prefer to receive the newsletter directly you can sign up HERE.

Click the links below to see their newsletters as webpages.

February 17

February 3

January 20

January 6

We are a congregational owner of Luther Heights Bible Camp - so it is important we are invested in the things they are up to! If you need more info on them, call 208-886-7657 or email them at info@lutherheights.org To subscribe to receive their newsletter directly go HERE SUMMER REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

ANOUNCEMENT!

Luther Heights Bible Camp is thrilled to announce Maddie Glanz as our new Camp Director! Maddie has been an integral part of LHBC as Program Director and Program Innovation Lead over the past two years, building strong connections with youth, families, and volunteers. Her passion for outdoor ministry began during her four years at Camp Shalom in Iowa and has grown through her year-round roles with LHBC.

Maddie and her husband, Zach, have two little ones, Remy (1.5 years) and Banks (5 months), who are sure to share their parents’ love for the mountains and camp songs!

“This is my dream job,” Maddie shares. “I believe God made me to lead a camp ministry that empowers kids and families to see their uniqueness celebrated by God’s people in God’s special place in Creation.”

Committed to safety, growth, and the mission of LHBC, Maddie has played a key role in our recent American Camp Association recertification. She looks forward to continuing LHBC’s legacy, creating lasting camp families, and witnessing God’s love transform all who visit the mountains and those who support us from the valleys below.

Congratulations, Maddie!

Click: January – March 2025 Newsletter

• You can use the button below to give online!
• You can also mail a check made out to New Day Lutheran to:

New Day Lutheran Church

2184 Channing Way #474

Idaho Falls, ID 83404