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Vol. 14 April 2, 2025

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Bible Study

Philippians 3:4b-14

⁴ even though I, too, have reason for confidence in the flesh.

If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: ⁵ circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; ⁶ as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.

⁷ Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. ⁸ More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. ¹⁰ I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, ¹¹ if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

¹² Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal, but I press on to lay hold of that for which Christ has laid hold of me. ¹³ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have laid hold of it, but one thing I have laid hold of: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, ¹⁴ I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.

+How are your gifts & talents used to benefit God's vision for our future?

John 12:1-8

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. ² There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him. ³ Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’s feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ⁴ But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, ⁵ “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” ⁶ (He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) ⁷ Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. ⁸ You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”



+What's your response to Mary's use of the nard? Would your reaction be more like that of Jesus or that of Judas?

Blessings,

Pastor Ann

email or call me 763-447-7664

HELP NEEDED:

1. We have been given an entire room upstairs to store our precious belongings. We need help Wednesday April 9th at 5:30pm to move things from downstairs, and from the office, to this upstairs room. All hands on deck if you will. Perk: There is food afterwards! We will meet in the parish hall to start with. Those of you storing items at home, yes, you can bring them to church and store them in this new room, up to you.
2. Our pride flag on top of the church has flipped itself around and needs help unwinding. Can someone climb onto the roof and tackle this? Theresa can hold the ladder and be there for safety.

This past Sunday's service: YouTube

Lenten Schedule

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

6pm Soup 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 Potluck 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):

6:30pm Potluck Meal with Bishop Meggan Manlove of the

Northwest Intermountain Synod (ELCA)

7:30pm Outside Service (weather permitting)

Easter Sunday, April 20:

9:15 New Day Lutheran Church

10:30 St Luke's Episcopal Church

Round 4

Every week, you can cast your vote for your absolute favorite songs by donating just $1 for each selection. To see the current bracket online, go HERE. Each song is pitted against another song. IE 289 Angels We Have Heard on High VS. 856 How Great Thou Art. You're to decide which song you prefer over the other. The one with the most votes advances to the next round and will be pitted against another winning song.

Cash or check will be the preferred method of payment for this, PayPal is accepted but you must note on the app that it is for hymnal madness.

Where does my money go? COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE. We will give the survey a couple weeks before announcing where money will go. So it is up to the congregation as a whole!

You narrowed the list from 16 to 8 for round 4.

The songs advancing to round 4:

856 How Great Thou Art vs 742 What A Friend We Have In Jesus    

780 Shepherd Me O God vs 396 Spirit Of Gentleness

574 Here I Am Lord vs 752 Lord Listen To Your Children Praying

661 I Love To Tell The Story vs 774 What A Fellowship What A Joy Divine                  

Lent Outreach Project!

We are still taking donations for this!!!!

Abundant Community for $1,020 of which $1211 is raised!!!

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!

Can we get more people to sign up on Sunday April 6th? Fill in April maybe?

There are several important days in March, including: 

Autism Acceptance Month

Jazz Appreciation Month

National Poetry Month

National Occupational Therapy Month

National Welding Month

School Library Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

National D.E.A.R. Day

National Library Workers Day

National Bookmobile Day

Global Youth Service Day

Earth Day

World Book Night

El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Virtual Library Legislative Day

World Autism Awareness Day (Apr. 2)

Lineman Appreciation Day (Apr. 18)

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

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.

March 17

March 3

February 17

February 3

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 also SUMMER REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

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