Grand Canyon Synod coronavirus cases: 7/2/2020

For quick comparison, we are using New York Times 7-day average graphs for each state in our synod: Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.

Arizona: This week, 87,495 cases, 1,765 deaths. Last week, 63,064 cases, 1,494 deaths.
Nevada: This week, 19,861 cases, 525 deaths. Last week, 14,893 cases, 495 deaths.
Utah: This week, 23,466 cases, 176 deaths. Last week, 19,544 cases and 164 deaths.
Navajo Nation: This week, 7,613 cases, 369 deaths. Last week, 7,157 cases and 347 deaths.
Hopi Nation: This week, 301 cases. Last week, 256 cases.

Z Covid-19Brian FlatgardJuly 2, 2020Comment

Prayers for Pastor Doris Nolan

We pray for Pastor Doris Nolan, Transitional Associate Pastor at Desert Cross Lutheran Church, who has been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

"Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11: 28-30

PrayersBrian FlatgardJuly 2, 2020Desert Cross Tempe, Fiesta Conference Comments

7/2/2020 Prayer: Give thanks for God’s ever-present love and care

Give thanks for God’s ever-present love and care, and for the message of the psalmist who proclaims, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJuly 2, 2020Daily PrayerComment

July 2020 Daily Prayer Ventures

These petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or view the ELCA resource page.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJuly 1, 2020Comment

7/1/2020 Prayer: Pray that we will be persistent in our generous support for the mission of the church

As this time of stress and uncertainty continues, pray that we will be persistent in our generous support for the mission of the church: comforting and caring for our neighbors, responding to the global impact of the pandemic, providing food and basic necessities for people in need, reaching out to the isolated and lonely, and aiding organizations that work for the health, well-being and restoration of our communities.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJuly 1, 2020Daily PrayerComment

Worship in the in Home: Sunday, July 5, 2020

Worship in the Home, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 14

You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised. You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Grant that we may believe in you, call upon you, know you, and serve you, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 30, 2020ELCA WorshipComment

6/30/2020 Prayer: Ask the Spirit to restore our trust in God’s steadfast love and concern

There may be times when we feel God has forgotten us or is ignoring us. Pray that God will forgive us when we are weak or doubtful, and ask the Spirit to restore our trust in God’s steadfast love and concern.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 30, 2020Daily PrayerComment

June 29 marks 50 years!

Bishop Eaton writes: “Words matter. Words matter in our Scripture, in our hymns, in our governing documents, and beyond. Fifty years ago, on June 29, 1970, the Lutheran Church in America voted to change the word “man” to “person” in its bylaws and opened the door for the ordination of women. The American Lutheran Church achieved the same thing by resolution a few months later. The church was led by the Spirit to change. At the time it was scary for some. Fifty years later, it is now part of our heritage.”

LettersBrian FlatgardJune 29, 202050 • 40 • 10, Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

6/29/2020 Prayer: Give thanks for doctors, researchers and scientists throughout the world

Give thanks for doctors, researchers and scientists throughout the world who have committed their lives to treating, preventing and eliminating diseases and to sharing their discoveries with the world for the health and well-being of all people.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 29, 2020Daily PrayerComment

6/28/2020 Prayer: Pray that every person we encounter in daily life will glimpse the Spirit dwelling within us

Pray that every person we encounter in daily life will glimpse the Spirit dwelling within us ― an infectious spirit of kindness, justice, humility and love.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 28, 2020Daily PrayerComment

6/27/2020 Prayer: Pray for the work of ELCA members, leaders and churchwide staff

Ask for the Spirit to guide the deliberation, dialogue and work of ELCA members, leaders and churchwide staff as they draft a social message on government and civic engagement, to be presented to the ELCA Church Council this year.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 27, 2020Daily PrayerComment

Regina Banks: When I Broke

When I announced my intention to go to law school my mother’s family became suspiciously excited. My grandfather was the first Black Genesee County (MI) deputy in the 1950’s. He studied law then finished his career as a magistrate. His only daughter (my mother) was a probation officer briefly. 3 of his 4 sons are, to this day, sworn law enforcement officers. One of them even married a state trooper! Adding a prosecutor to the family would complete the set.

LettersBrian FlatgardJune 26, 2020Racial Justice, Racial Justice MinistriesComment

Bishop Eaton: The Gift of our LGBTQIA+ Siblings

We are committed to this work as we celebrate, during Pride Month and all year round, the gifts of our LGBTQIA+ siblings.

LettersBrian FlatgardJune 26, 2020Bishop Elizabeth EatonComment

GCS Tech Lab featuring Music Director Charles Zoll

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10 am, join Charles Zoll, Music Director for Holy Trinity in Chandler, for a quick conversation on his use of technology and adaptation during this time of change, including livestreaming with multi-camera setups (preview instruction PDF).

Use the link bit.ly/gcstechlab to access the Zoom meeting every Wednesday at 10 am, or email bflatgard@gcsynod.org to get an email invite. Visit gcsynod.org/tech-lab where we’ll archive resources from each week.

6/26/2020 Prayer: Help us walk in the newness of life and freedom from sin we have through baptism

Ask God to help us walk in the newness of life and freedom from sin we have through our baptism into the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 26, 2020Daily PrayerComment

Grand Canyon Synod coronavirus cases: 6/25/2020

For quick comparison, we are using New York Times 7-day average graphs for each state in our synod: Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.

Arizona: This week, 63,064 cases, 1,494 deaths. Last week, 43,494 cases and 1,284 deaths.
Nevada: This week, 14,893 cases, 495 deaths. Last week, 12,160 cases and 475 deaths.
Utah: This week, 19,544 cases and 164 deaths. Last week, 16,015 cases and 152 deaths.
Navajo Nation: This week, 7,157 cases and 347 deaths. Last week, 6,747 cases and 322 deaths.
Hopi Nation: This week, 256 cases. Last week, 204 cases.

Z Covid-19Brian FlatgardJune 25, 2020Comment

Web Event: Planning for 2020 Stewardship Appeal

The Grand Canyon Synod Stewardship Team invites you to a web event, Planning for 2020 Stewardship Appeal, which will help you respond to God's call for support of your church's mission in this season of COVID-19.

Join us via Zoom on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 7 pm. Click here to register in advance for this meeting.

Bishop Hutterer: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Lately I’ve been wrestling with why the ELCA is the second-most white denomination in the United States, followed only by the National Baptist Convention. The ELCA is 95% white, in a country that is 72% white. It just doesn’t make sense to me that our churches do not reflect our country, neighborhoods, or workplaces.

LettersBrian FlatgardJune 25, 2020Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer Comments

6/25/2020 Prayer: Give thanks for the creeds and confessions of our church

Give thanks for the creeds and confessions of our church that have helped us proclaim, teach and affirm our Christian faith throughout the ages. Pray that when we recite the creeds during worship, we will reflect on our membership in the body of Christ and on the truths central to our faith.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 25, 2020Daily PrayerComment

Worship in the Home: Sunday, June 28, 2020

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary 13, June 28, 2020: While you cannot be together in person, we can hear the word of God and hold each other in prayer. We offer this brief resource as an aid for prayer in the home.

Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardJune 24, 2020ELCA WorshipComment

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