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Vol. 11 March 12, 2025

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Bible Study

Philippians 3:17—4:1

Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. ¹⁸ For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. ¹⁹ Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. ²⁰ But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. ²¹ He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. 4 ¹ Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

+What do you think it looks like to be an enemy of the cross?

+When things are challenging for you, how do you stand firm in the Lord, as in Philippians 4:1?

Luke 13:31-35

At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” ³² He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. ³³ Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ ³⁴ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! ³⁵ See, your house is left to you. 

And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ”

+In verse 31, some Pharisees warn Jesus that Herod wants to kill him. In scripture, Pharisees are sometimes condemned for some of their actions. Why do you think they told Jesus about this threat? 

+In verse 34, Jesus references gathering children as a hen gathered its chicks. What other animal(s) do you think Jesus could use as an example of care and why?

Blessings,

Pastor Ann

email or call me 763-447-7664

**St. Luke's has changed the locks on all exterior doors. If you have a key it won't work. If you require a key please see Ann or Theresa.

This past Sunday's service: YouTube

Lenten Schedule

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):

6:30pm 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

The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Fundraiser raised $850 for Bob and Sylvia! Thank you to everyone who came out and donated.

Let the competition begin!

Every week, you can cast your vote for your absolute favorite songs by donating just $1 for each selection. It’s a fun way to get involved, and trust us, every dollar you contribute brings you closer to hearing those uplifting tunes that speak to your heart! We’ll be narrowing down the choices week by week, building excitement as we head to the thrilling final round where the grand champion will be revealed! Let's make this a collective celebration of our faith through music, and together, we’ll fill our worship services with songs that truly resonate with our community spirit! Don’t miss out—join the fun and let your voice be heard! To see the current bracket online, go HERE.

Cash or check will be the preferred method of payment for this.

Where does my money go? When we get closer to the end of the tournament we will ask for your suggestions on how the money should be used. IE General budget, Good Gifts, Luther Heights, etc.

The songs you chose for the tournament are:

469 By Your Hand You Feed Your People

314 Arise Your Light Has Come

715 Christ Be Our Light

856 How Great Thou Art

866 We Are Marching In The Light

369 Christ The Lord Is Risen Today

853 When Morning Guilds The Skies

438 My Lord What A Morning              

807 Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing    

275 Angels From The Realms Of Glory         

661 I Love To Tell The Story

733 Great Is Thy Faithfulness             

781 Children Of The Heavenly Father

793 Be Thou My Vision            

731 Earth And All Stars           

774 What A Fellowship What A Joy Divine  

785 When Peace Like A River

335 Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross

325 I Want Jesus To Walk With Me   

338 Beneath The Cross Of Jesus

496 One Bread One Body

353 Were You There  

638 Blessed Assurance         

485 I Am The Bread Of Life   

423 Shall We Gather At The River     

841 Lift Every Voice And Sing

789 Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us             

763 My Life Flows On In Endless Song

376 Thine Is The Glory             

595 Jesus Loves Me  

385 Good Christian Friends Rejoice And Sing         

669 Rise Up O Saints Of God              

515 Break Now The Bread Of Life     

879 For The Beauty Of The Earth      

756 Eternal Father Strong To Save   

881 Let All Things Now Living             

556 Morning Has Broken

860 I'M So Glad Jesus Lifted Me       

574 Here I Am Lord    

523 Let Us Go Now To The Banquet

592 Just As I Am Without One Plea 

798 Will You Come And Follow Me

271 I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve

264 Prepare The Royal Highway

253 He Came Down

780 Shepherd Me O God

422 For All The Saints

479 We Come To The Hungry Feast

608 Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

553 Christ Whose Glory Fills The Skies

686 We Give Thee But Thine Own

481 Come To The Table

537 On Our Way Rejoicing

697 Just A Closer Walk With Thee

623 Rock Of Ages Cleft For Me          

324 In The Cross Of Christ I Glory

659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant

543 Go My Children With My Blessing          

634 All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name

720 We Are Called

818 O Master Let Me Walk With You

641 All Are Welcome

671 Shine Jesus Shine             

344 All Glory Laud And Honor

787 On Eagles Wings

396 Spirit Of Gentleness        

654 The Church's One Foundation

732 Borning Cry

660 Lift High The Cross

629 Abide With Me    

583 Take My Life That I May Be           

742 What A Friend We Have In Jesus             

413 Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty        

434 Jesus Shall Reign              

838 Beautiful Savior  

503 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God     

836 Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee       

290 Go Tell It On The Mountain         

677 This Little Light Of Mine

817 You Have Come Down To The Lakeshore          

752 Lord Listen To Your Children Praying

597 My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

627 O Day Full Of Grace         

547 Sent Forth By Gods Blessing     

289 Angels We Have Heard On High              

532 Gather Us In

536 God Be With You Till We Meet Again

535 Hallelujah We Sing Your Praises

696 Jesus Calls Us Over The Tumult

632 O God Our Help In Ages Past

854 Blessing And Honor

890 Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory              

810 O Jesus I Have Promised             

723 Canticle Of The Turning

685 Take My Life That I May Be           

779 Amazing Grace How Sweet The Sound              

365 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today         

504 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God     

618 Guide Me Ever Great Redeemer

596 My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

Lent Outreach Project!

Abundant Community for $1,020 of which $311 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!

There are several important days in March, including: 

Read Across America (Mar. 2)

International Women's Day (Mar. 8)

Pi Day (Mar. 14)

Freedom of Information Day (Mar. 16)

National Deaf History Month

Women's History Month

Youth Art Month

Read Across America

National Nutrition Month

Irish Heritage Month

American Red Cross Month

Music in our Schools Month

Gender Equality Month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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 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.

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