We pray for Rev. Jeffery Gallen, Intern Dan Wichert, and the people of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, and Alleluia Lutheran Church in Phoenix, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at christevangelical.org, alleluiachurch.org, and their YouTube page.
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We pray for the family of Elijah Defassio, who died unexpectedly August 4, 2021. Elijah is the son of the Rev. Dr. Daniel Defassio, pastor at Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, who entered the church triumphant on January 22, 2021.
We pray for Elijah’s mother Suzy, and Elijah’s family and friends. Read his obituary here, and contribute to a fundraiser here.
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We pray for the people of Emmanuel Sudanese Lutheran Church in Glendale, part of the Cactus Conference. Learn more at stjchurchaz.org, and visit their Facebook page.
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Community of Grace in Peoria seeks an Admin Assistant/Church Membership Software Administrator. Download the job description as a Word doc and click here to apply.
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Community of Grace in Peoria seeks an Administrative and Financials Director. Download the job description as a Word doc and click here to apply.
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Newly ordained Pastor Pam Reynolds, serving at Lord of Life, Sun City West, shares her some her joys as part of our 2021 Assembly.
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We pray for Rev. Lowell Nelson, Rev. Judith Rainforth, Rev. Gary Ulrich, and the people of American Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at alcsuncity.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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Lori Jensen writes: “Lord of Life members shared in a Memorial Tribute for all of our members who died while we were unable to gather in person.
After a time of music, Bible reading and a brief meditation, a luminaria bag with each person’s name on it was lit while names were read. It was a way for us to show support for our church family members as they collectively mourned their loss.”
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We pray for Rev. Philip Gustafson and the people of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at shepherdofthedesertelca.org, and their Facebook page.
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We pray for Rev. Allen Cassel and the people of Peace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at peaceaz.org and their YouTube page.
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Pastor Pam Reynolds was installed at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
We reprint an inspiring letter Pastor Reynolds wrote just before she was ordained from the church’s newsletter, Lifelines. Read it below or in this PDF.
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We pray for Rev. Jeffery Gallen and the people of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Goodyear, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at christevangelical.org, and their YouTube page.
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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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We pray for Rev. Scott Hackler, Rev. Gary Benson, and the people of Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church in Surprise, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at spiritofgrace.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
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On Saturday, March 13, Beth Gallen will be ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament of the ELCA. The service will be live streamed on Saturday, March 13 at 10:30 am through Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church's YouTube channel. Her son will also be baptized in the service. Join the celebration!
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We pray for Rev. Timothy Wright, Rev. Kathleen Lotz and the people of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, part of the Cactus Conference. Visit their site at boldrecklessgrace.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
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Pastor Pam Reynolds will be ordained by Bishop Hutterer at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Watch the service on their YouTube page, posted within 24 hours.
“The whirlwind of directional change around my first call has been amazing and there is only one entity responsible: God,” says Reynolds.
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Join retired Rev. Carl Zimmerman and Barb Peterson, members of Peace Lutheran Church, Peoria, AZ, in a lecture series exploring the life and legacy of Martin Luther.
Monday evenings in March, 6:30pm MST, 5:30pm PST, will have a 15-minute presentation followed by 45 minutes of informal discussion. Click a link to join each meeting: 3/8/2021, 3/15/2021, 3/22/2021, 3/29,2021. RSVP @ petefv51@gmail.com.
Read MoreThe Rev. Dr. Daniel Defassio, pastor at Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, entered the church triumphant on January 22, 2021. He died of complications of Covid-19.
We pray for Suzy, his wife, and his family and friends and congregation. Please contact the synod office for Suzy’s address if needed.
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