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Prayers of thanksgiving for newborn of Intern Pastor Annela Rova
Prayers of thanksgiving for newborn of Intern Pastor Annela Rova

Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church Intern Pastor, Annela Rova, and husband, Reese Hunter, had a healthy baby girl born Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 5:17 am, in, Sierra Vista, AZ. She was 5 lbs, 14 oz., 19.5 inches long. All went well and mother and baby are fine.

O Lord our God, creator of all that exists, we thank you for the joy of watching new life begin and for the privilege of sharing with you in your continuing creation. In your mercy grant that these blessings may continue to us and even to our children’s children, that generations yet unborn may bless your holy name; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardSierra Lutheran Sierra Vista, Kino ConferenceComment
Earth Day 2021: Pastor Joann Conroy & Pastor Manuel Retamoza
Earth Day 2021: Pastor Joann Conroy & Pastor Manuel Retamoza

Pastor Joann Conroy & Pastor Manuel Retamoza from the American Indian / Alaska Native Lutheran Association offer prayers for this Earth Day 2021 “to honor this great creation and to give thanks for this great land upon which we live.”

“We remember the passion of the wind, the rhythm of water, the warmth of fire, and the touch of your son on the skin of life. Awaken us this Earth Day to live in the fullness of your dream, seeing you, great Creator, emerging in our gift of imagination and incarnate in the night of our thought.”

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ELCA, PrayersBrian FlatgardAmerican Indian and Alaska Native, Climate ChangeComment
In Memoriam: Pastor Scott Stein
In Memoriam: Pastor Scott Stein

We pray for the friends and family of Pastor Scott Stein, especially his wife Marjean. On April 15, 2021, Pastor Scott Ray Stein was called to his Savior after a battle with prostate cancer and sarcoma, as well as early onset Alzheimer’s. He was retired from Mount Cross Lutheran Church in Payson.

A Celebration of Life service will take place on April 30 at 4:00 PM MDT. Due to COVID, this service will be for immediate family only, but will be livestreamed for his friends and family far and wide. Website to share memories and for more information on the memorial service including livestream links: bit.ly/pastorscott.

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In Memoriam, PrayersBrian FlatgardMount Cross Payson, High Country ConferenceComment
The Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio: Facebook Live Memorial Service
The Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio: Facebook Live Memorial Service

A memorial service for Rev. Dr. Daniel R. Defassio was live-streamed on Facebook, Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Bishop Deborah Hutterer and Pastor Phil Gustafson were among those who celebrated his life and ministry .

A copy of the service is available on the same Facebook page, Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, Sun City, AZ. Feel free to share this link with all who would like to remember.

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Prayers, In MemoriamBrian FlatgardShepherd of the Desert Sun City, Cactus ConferenceComment
In Memoriam: Rev. Wayne Viereck
In Memoriam: Rev. Wayne Viereck

Pastor Tim Nybroten, Resurrection Lutheran in Tucson, writes to tell us of the death of Rev. Wayne Viereck: “Pastor Wayne passed into the loving arms of God just before midnight on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. We hold Pat and the Viereck family in our prayers, and we thank God for Wayne’s many years of faithful service to Resurrection Lutheran and to the greater Church.”

A memorial service for Pastor Wayne is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. All CDC Covid-19 protocols will be followed.

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Prayers, In Memoriam, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardResurrection Oro Valley, Kino Conference Comment
In Memoriam: Rev. Frank Caron
In Memoriam: Rev. Frank Caron

The Reverend Franklyn Annesifor Caron, longtime member of ELCA Grand Canyon Synod, died peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Marley House Hospice in Prescott, AZ.

He was born June 29, 1929 to Annesifor and Ella Caron in Butte, Montana. Reverend Caron lived a long and storied life: musician, dancer, rodeo rider, miner, locomotive engineer, Marine, small business owner, and finally, pastor. We’ve updated this post with his full obituary.

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Prayers, In Memoriam, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardHigh Country ConferenceComment
Prayers for the family of Pastor Kristin Rice
Prayers for the family of Pastor Kristin Rice

We pray for the family of Pastor Kristin Rice, All Saints Lutheran Church, Phoenix, after her father-in-law died last week in Alabama.

Eternal God, your love is stronger than death, and your passion more fierce than the grave. We rejoice in the lives of those whom you have drawn into your eternal embrace. Keep us in joyful communion with them until we join the saints of every people and nation gathered before your throne in your ceaseless praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAll Saints Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment