Congregational Meeting—February 7th at 11:45 AM
2010 General Fund Commitment Cards are in the worship folder. We encourage you to prayerfully consider making a pledge. Thank you to all who have already made a commitment.
Green Bee Produce
Wouldn’t you like to open your refrigerator and find more fruits and vegetables? New Covenant Pre-school/Kindergarten has a solution for you! Green Bee Produce is a distribution network that specializes in (farm direct to you) fresh fruits and vegetables at a significant savings. In addition, a portion of the proceeds will go to New Covenant Preschool and Kindergarten.
How does it work? Easy! Go online to: www.greenbeeco-op.com and simply log on and purchase. Enter your billing information and your desired pick up location (New Covenant School).
What type of produce do you get? Each week you will receive 6 or more fruits and 6 or more vegetables and well as other specialty items. Example Bee Box: 10 lb. russet potato, 1 pint cherry tomato, 1 sleeve romaine lettuce, 1 large cucumber, 1 lb. brussel sprouts, 1 bunch broccoli, 4 peaches, 4 plums, 2 lb. grapes, 5 bananas, fuji apples, 5 brae burn apples, 1 whole pineapple. (Typical savings is $20.00 a box)
How much does it cost? Each BEE BOX costs $18.50 or a smaller box (suggested for families of 1 or 2) for $12.50
When do I place an order? Place your order online by noon on Tuesdays. Your order will be delivered to the school on Thursday at 3:00 pm. Your BEE BOX will be waiting for you at the preschool! No need to order every week… order when you need more fruits and vegetables!
This is a convenient way to get healthy in 2010! Email Karen Galvin at karen.galvin@newcovenantaz.org for more information. BEE A WINNER!!!!
Hospitality and Worship Folder Needs!
Have you ever heard of 'church mice'? New Covenant has been blessed with many throughout the years and more recently it has been Bea Burgess and Elsie Kidd who have so faithfully folded the bulletins on Fridays and set up the coffee and refreshments every Sunday morning. They will not be able to continue serving as Bea is moving soon and Elsie will be having some surgery. Please let the office know if you might be able to volunteer a couple of hours either weekly or once/twice a month. We'll be happy to put a schedule together! Thank you.
Open registration for New Covenant Preschool/Kindergarten
If you know someone interested, please have them call 480-391-1264 or stop in the school office! Spaces are filling fast, so don’t delay.
Habitat For Humanity Opening Day February 6th
We are also scheduled to volunteer 10 people for March 13, 2010 and need to bring breakfast and lunch. Our second build day is May 15, 2010, 10 people are needed for that day. You can sign up after the service or contact Eric Benson at ebbenny@msn.com.
Heatherlyn Hamilton is coming to New Covenant
Singer and song writer Heatherlyn is going to be at New Covenant Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 6:45-8PM for the youth and families, and she will also be playing at all three of the church services Feb. 13th & 14th. Heatherlyn hails from Minnesota (Prince of Peace Lutheran) and carries a powerful message as well as an incredible acoustic guitar sound (www.heatherlynmusic.com).
Grace Homeless Breakfast—February 14th
Contact Dean Durkee for more information at DeanDurkee@cox.net.
Rally in the Valley XV—Lutheran Seniors Assembly
Join Lutheran Seniors to celebrate this historic 15th Anniversary gathering on February 15th and 16th. “Have You Not Heard, Have You Not Seen” is the theme that will focus on the ELCA’s initiative “Book of Faith.” The keynote speaker is Pastor Stephen Cornils and the Rev. Howie Wennes will be the presiding minister for worship. Bible Study Leaders are Rev. Steve Holm, Rev. Carol Peters, and Rev. Marily Ascarza. Workshops to attend are: The Origins of the Bible, Enter the Bible.org, Biblical Theology and American Indian Liberation, New Perspective, Experiencing God’s Living Word, The World of Mormonism, Stand for Welcome, and Understanding Islam. Information and registration forms are available online at www.Lutheranseniors.org. The registration deadline is January 30th.
Talent Show/Chili Cook-off/Brownie Contest—Sunday, Feb. 21st
Following the last service we will start the talent show (around noon). Chili & Brownie contest will follow the talent show. $25 to enter Chili contest (also include a side like corn bread), pay $10 to enter the brownie contest with a pan of brownies. Everyone will get a chance to taste and vote on their favorites. Winner of chili contest will receive $50 and winner of brownie will receive $20. Sign up after church. This is a youth fundraiser.
Alpha
Alpha is a 10 week introduction to Christianity. Everyone is welcome. Invite your friends. Come and learn. Alpha meets on Sundays, starting Feb. 21st 5–7pm with a light dinner and childcare included.
Love and Logic—Parenting Classes
Sessions will be offered at NO CHARGE, Wednesday, February 24th. This is a 5 week instructional DVD parenting class that is being offered to anyone interested in enhancing their parenting skills. The classes will be held, on Wednesdays in the Kindergarten classroom from 3:15-4:15. There will be a discussion group held after each class. Further information to come!
Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser has begun!
Starting Wednesday, January 13th and ending on February 10th. Pizza will be delivered Ash Wednesday, February 17th in the afternoon. There will be a sign up sheet on the patio after church, all proceeds go to the Youth Ministry.
Support the Rwanda Orphanage Team
Buy a t-shirt for $10. Contact Todd at todd.ellingson@newcovenantaz.org for more information.
Rwanda Team
Todd and Andria are moving to be permanent missionaries in Rwanda to the Urukundo Home for Children (www.hopemadereal.org). A team from New Covenant will be travelling to Rwanda May 31st – June 13th (approx). Please pray for the following team members: Sue Anders, Katie Anders, Kirsten Garber, Jordan Monical, Peter Kruse, Cortlan Miller, Sierra Miller and Cortney Gallanda.
Church-wide Yard Sale—Saturday, March 27th
Have you committed to reading the Bible in 2010?
We hope you have. Let us know if we can help you or your family make reading the Bible a life-changing experience!
Young Adult Group
Are you between the ages 18 and 30? If so, then please join us for a new young adult bible study. The meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM at Julio G’s on Indian School and Miller, contact Carla Zanfes for more information.
Women’s Small Group — Tuesday nights 7–9PM.
They are studying Psalms 63, 11, 23, 27 & 107. If you want to attend or need directions, email Aurienne at preiss2sell@cox.net.
Sunday School Reminder
Sunday School is offered at both the 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. We desperately need volunteers! Please contact Kristen Watson at
or call (480) 860-0169.
Scripture
Psalm 69:1–12
To the tune of "Lilies." Of David.
Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck.
I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help; my throat is parched.
My eyes fail, looking for my God.
Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me.
I am forced to restore what I did not steal.
You, God, know my folly; my guilt is not hidden from you.
Lord, the LORD Almighty, may those who hope in you
not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel,
may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me.
For I endure scorn for your sake, and shame covers my face.
I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mother's children;
for zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who insult you fall on me.
When I weep and fast, I must endure scorn;
when I put on sackcloth, people make sport of me.
Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.
Acts 13:1–3
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.
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