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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Vol. 16 April 16, 2025

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FROM PASTOR ANN

Bible Study

Luke 24:1-12

24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to the hands of sinners and be crucified and on the third day rise again.” 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.


+What would you think & feel if the loved one you went to visit at the cemetery or columbarium wasn't there? 

+What would you do? 




Blessings,

Pastor Ann

email or call me 763-447-7664

  • The office will be closed the week after Easter.
  • Thank you to everyone who came and helped us move our stuff from downstairs to upstairs. We were able to complete the task in just little over half an hour with your help!
  • Thank you Bryce for fixing our flag!

NEW TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTION

St. Luke's is doing construction on the back of the church and we will not be able to use the alley to park starting next week. This will be a temporary restriction until construction is done.

WORSHIP RESOURCES

Click to see the Order of Worship for:

April 20 Easter, April 27th

This past Sunday's service: YouTube

SERVICES

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

EVENTS & INFOS

Final Round

Well, we are at the final round folks! WInner will be announced April 22nd! It is up to you which one of these songs is your absolute favorite! To see the current bracket online with current total votes, go HERE.


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.

You voted for the money to go to the General Fund.

Bishop Meggan will join us for a POTLUCK MEAL at 6:30pm. Worship is outside weather permitting at 7:30pm.

Think finger food friendly...

SAVE THE DATE

We are advertising a dessert bar after the show. This means we need you to bring a dessert dish to share! We aren't expecting outsiders to bring a dessert.....

OUTREACH

FELLOWSHIP SIGN-UPS

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

Sunday

Coffee/Setup/Cleanup

Bring Food

4-20

Easter - Mary Johnson

finger food potluck

4-27

Vicki Amundson

Bryce and Sarah

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

There are several important days in April, 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)

Birthdays

April 16 Lily Flores

April 28 April Johnsen

Anniversaries


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

RCCM & COMMUNITY NEWS

BUSINESS UPDATES

Council - Pastor Ann Bjorklund, President Kortney Klinkel, VP-Merlene Brockway, Treasurer- Nancy Mahoney-Martian, Secretary- Brent Swanson, Financial Secretary- Steve Duff, Lay Members- Arnie Erickson, Carol Christensen, Sheean Miner, Joy Hubbell, Anora Klinkel-Wilson, Miguel Flores

  • Next meeting April 19th at council retreat (10-3)
  • All congregants are welcome to attend council meetings.
  • If you would like to request time to address the council please contact Kortney Klinkel at

(303) 818-9350 or email president@newdaylutheran.org


Thrivent Choice Dollars & Action Grants

  • Do you have Thrivent Choice Dollars that need to be allocated? This is your friendly reminder that New Day would appreciate your generosity if you choose us as your recipient.
  • Are you able to help New Day fund projects through an Action Grant? Pastor Ann can help you with ideas or assist you in applying. 


Health and Safety Committee

  • If interested in this committee please talk to Theresa


Altar Guild

  • Talk with Merlene Brockway if interested in helping with altar setup, communion, or reading


Worship Committee

  • Pastor Ann, Linda Reuter, Nancy Duff, Mary Johnson, Dianne Yonk, Vicki Krogstrand,
  • If you want a say in hymn selection talk to these folks


Small Groups

Monday Coffee

Mondays 10am Church Parish Hall

Bible Study

Mondays 6pm Church Columbarium Narthex

Beer Group

Tuesdays 3pm Idaho Brewery Idaho Brewing Company

Book Club

1st Wednesday each month 4pm Church Parish Hall

Thursday Coffee

Thursdays 10am Greenhouse Coffee


Prayer Requests

Cherie Stevens handles our prayer requests. Click on her name to email her.

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.

NWIMS

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.

April 7

March 17

March 3

ELCA

LUTHER HEIGHTS BIBLE CAMP

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!

RECONCILINGWORKS

Click: January – March 2025 Newsletter

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New Day Lutheran Church

2184 Channing Way #474

Idaho Falls, ID 83404


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