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Prayers for Native American Urban Ministry

Prayers for Native American Urban Ministry

We prayer for the Pastor Mary Louise Frenchman and all those who are part of Native American Urban Ministry (NAUM) in Phoenix. NAUM is a Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community (SAWC) of the Grand Canyon Synod. Their ministry is possible through the grants they receive from the ELCA Domestic Mission Unit and the Grand Canyon Synod.

We particularly give thanks to God for the elders among us. We are graced by their wisdom and seasoning. We are touched by their knowledge and faith. Bless them, O God, as they are a blessing to us. Pour out your Spirit, that our elders may continue to dream dreams and testify to the Light of their salvation, Jesus Christ.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 28, 2019Native American Urban Ministry Phoenix, Capital Conference, American Indian and Alaska Native Comment

8/28 Prayer: ELCA missionaries in Asia and the Pacific

8/28 Prayer: ELCA missionaries in Asia and the Pacific

Remember in prayer our ELCA missionaries serving in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Singapore and South Korea. Give thanks for their service and witness as they accompany our global companions in ministries of theological education, teaching, counseling, communications and parish ministry.

Prayers, ELCA, Z Advocacy, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 28, 2019Comment

POSITION FILLED: Communication Manager needed at Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, AZ

POSITION FILLED: Communication Manager needed at Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, AZ

This position has been filled.

Help WantedBrian FlatgardAugust 27, 2019Christ Evangelical Goodyear, Cactus ConferenceComment

Register by 9/7/19 for Church and Culture Workshop

Register by 9/7/19 for Church and Culture Workshop

Register by 9/7/19 to join us for lively conversation centered around how we might “do church” differently for the 21st Century culture. The “Church and Culture; Then and Now--What is Happening in Our World?” workshop will take place at Holy Trinity Lutheran, Chandler on 9/14/19. Registration is $20. Questions or more information, view our calendar listing for this event or contact Deacon Dr. Janice Zimbelman (workshop facilitator) at DeaconJanice99@gmail.com.

Brian FlatgardAugust 27, 2019Comment

8/27 Prayer: Children and youth

8/27 Prayer: Children and youth

Pray that we will respect and affirm how God calls and equips children and youth to share the gospel, serve as leaders and examples in the church, and do God’s work in the world together with people of all ages and abilities.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 27, 2019Comment

Prayers for Christ Lutheran, Sedona, AZ

Prayers for Christ Lutheran, Sedona, AZ

We pray for Christ Lutheran Church in Sedona, AZ. We are grateful for the congregation of Christ Lutheran, for Pastor David Brandfass, for Music Minister and Administrator Jim Buchanan, and for the church council: President Chuck Davis, Vice President Randall Moen, Secretary Nancy Oelklaus, Treasurer: Kay Klein, Harold Gorny, Eben Hartzenberg, Margit Larsen, Vel Marcotte, and Jamiss Sebert.

High Country Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardAugust 26, 2019Christ SedonaComment

Bishop Hutterer: God Please Bless America

Bishop Hutterer: God Please Bless America

Every year, the President of the United States determines the number of refugees that can be admitted to the country. This is called the Presidential Determination, and is set in early October for the upcoming year.

This October, administration officials will reportedly propose the number of refugees allowed into the United States in 2020 be set to zero.

Bishop Hutterer, Immigration, LettersBrian FlatgardAugust 26, 2019Comment

8/26 Prayer: ELCA outdoor ministry staff in transition

8/26 Prayer: ELCA outdoor ministry staff in transition

Many of our ELCA outdoor ministry staff are ending their summer of service and transitioning back to school, new employment or other service opportunities in the church. As they work to discern their vocations and futures, ask the Holy Spirit to guide, inspire and equip them to share their faith and gifts with the church and society and to respond to God’s call to service and ministry.

Prayers, ELCA, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 26, 2019Comment

8/25 Prayer: Neighbors in need

8/25 Prayer: Neighbors in need

Ask God to grant us the wisdom, boldness and compassion to care for our neighbors in need, even when doing so is inconvenient, interrupts our routines or forces us to reconsider traditions, laws, rules and practices of society and the church.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 25, 2019Comment

Reflections on Synod Assembly from Allie Papke-Larson

Reflections on Synod Assembly from Allie Papke-Larson

From Allie Papke-Larson comes this reflection on attending the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly this summer. Papke-Larson is Program Coordinator for Lutheran Campus Ministries/Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministries at Northern Arizona University and Youth Director at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Flagstaff.

I have to admit; this was my first Synod Assembly since I was 14 years old and living in northern Minnesota. Going into the assembly I was looking forward to experiencing, and really meeting, the Grand Canyon Synod (GCS) for the first time. As a new member of the synod it was apparent to me that GCS is going through change and transition.

Letters, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 24, 2019Comment

8/24 Prayer: Coaches and student athletes

8/24 Prayer: Coaches and student athletes

Pray for coaches and student athletes of all abilities as they train for upcoming sports seasons. Pray that they will be safe from injury, experience joy and confidence in their physical activities, and have positive, caring people in their lives to help them cope with the challenges they might face — personal, family, spiritual, social, academic and athletic.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 24, 2019Comment

Commemoration of 400 years of Slavery of Africans in America

Commemoration of 400 years of Slavery of Africans in America

In late August of 1619, twenty Africans were forcefully brought to Jamestown, Virginia and sold into slavery. This marked the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade, which would ultimately take some 12 million Africans away from their homes and cultures into hereditary chattel slavery.

On August 25th, many churches and communities will be marking this quad-centennial of “Landing Day.” The congregations of the Grand Canyon Synod are encouraged to participate in this commemoration in several ways.

ELCABrian FlatgardAugust 23, 2019Comment

Dr. Carter Lindberg Interview: The Forgotten Luther II

Dr. Carter Lindberg Interview: The Forgotten Luther II

In this video, Dr. Carter Lindberg discusses the question: What is the difference between court prophets, who vindicate rulers, and authentic prophets, who hold leaders accountable to God?

ELCA, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 23, 2019Comment

8/23 Prayer: Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence

8/23 Prayer: Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence

Pray that the new ELCA resource “A 60-Day Journey Toward Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence” will invite readers to face the painful truth of gun violence and to work for its prevention as people of God who strive for justice and peace.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 23, 2019Comment

POSITION FILLED: Parish Nurse Needed at Lord of Life

POSITION FILLED: Parish Nurse Needed at Lord of Life

Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ, is seeking a candidate to fill the part time Parish Nurse position at our church. An RN with community and aging experience is preferred.

This position is an integral part of the care ministries and provides guidance in understanding medical decisions, exploring home transitional options and general health related issues.

Help WantedBrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019Lord of Life Sun City West, Cactus ConferenceComment

Grant Dollars at Work: Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Fellowship

Grant Dollars at Work: Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Fellowship

As we enter the 2020 GCS grant process (applications open 9/2/19), we share stories from our 2019 Grant recipients, which you can see on our Grant Dollars at Work page. This week we share Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Fellowship, in Glendale, AZ, which uses its grant monies to provide Saturday School for children to learn the Bible, hymnals and songs in both the English and Dinka languages.

Grants, Z AdvocacyBrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019Emmanuel Sudanese PhoenixComment

An easy way to refer new students to campus pastors

An easy way to refer new students to campus pastors

With the college year kicking off, now’s the time to refer students from your congregation to campus pastors. Use the student referral tool from ELCA Lutheran Campus Ministry to make sure these students receive a welcome from campus pastors and some help adjusting to their new campus life.

ELCABrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019Comment

Prayers for La Sagrada Familia, Phoenix

Prayers for La Sagrada Familia, Phoenix

We pray for La Sagrada Familia Church in Phoenix, Arizona. We pray for blessings to the congregation and Pastor Miguel Angel Rodriguez Velasco.

NE Valley Conference, PrayersBrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019La Sagrada Familia PhoenixComment

Prayers for border residents

Prayers for border residents

We pray for members of the Grand Canyon Synod and all residents near the US and Mexico border who find themselves in the midst of turmoil beyond their control. May God’s love be present to those living on this front line.

PrayersBrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019Comment

8/22 Prayer: Cloud of witnesses

8/22 Prayer: Cloud of witnesses

Pray that our hearts will be filled with the biblical stories of people of faith, that we will recognize and give thanks for the “cloud of witnesses” surrounding us today, and that we will look to Jesus’ teachings and example to guide and encourage our faith.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 22, 2019Comment