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2022 St. Raphael in the Valley assembly report

In this report, St. Raphael in the Valley in Benson shares how “Episcopal/Lutheran churches often tend to lean more toward one denomination than another. At St Raphael, we are embarked on a grand experiment to embrace more fully the richness of both the Episcopal and the ELCA Lutheran traditions. A year ago, we began a consultation with Bishop Hutterer and Bishop Reddall to develop a ministry support plan.”

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Part time music director wanted: Sierra Evangelical in Sierra Vista

Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church (SELC) is searching for a part-time music/choir director to lead the congregation in worshipful music and singing at regular and special services. This position supervises the SELC organist and the contemporary worship team leader(s) as well. Hours will vary as required. If interested please contact the church office at 520-459-0444, admin@selcaz.org or go to our website.

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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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Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church sends Lenten gift bags to members

Rick Radwick writes and shares that Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista, assembled Lenten Gift Bags for all of their members.

In an attempt to help keep everyone connected during these isolating times, some members put together Lenten gift bags to be delivered the weekend before Ash Wednesday.

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GCS Daily Bread Grants exceeds fundraising challenge

On April 26, 2020, the Grand Canyon Synod was awarded $10,000 from the ELCA’s COVID-19 Response Fund to assist GCS Native American and Latino ministries with food, water and basic hygiene items.

On April 28, Bishop Deborah Hutterer shared this good news and issued a challenge to match this amount for even greater impact. As of this writing, we have exceeded the initial challenge by $3,700, raising $13,700 in one week. We celebrate the generosity of this synod.

Additional gifts from congregations and individuals can still be made to this appeal through online giving or checks with the designation of GCS Daily Bread Grants. Grateful for how God does good through you.

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POSITION FILLED: Sierra Evangelical Lutheran looking for part-time music/choir director

Sierra Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sierra Vista, is searching for a part-time Music/Choir director to lead the Congregation in worshipful music and singing at regular and special services. This position supervises the SELC organist and the Contemporary Worship team leader(s) as well. Hours will vary as required. If interested please contact the church office at 520-459-0444, admin@selcaz.org or go to our website: www.selcaz.org

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