Letter to the Az Branch from Az Branch Senior Coordinator Jeff Looker
Our next GCG is tomorrow
April 25th from 3-5 pm!
at the COTL community center.
You can also go online www.cityofthelord.org under the password-protected Member's Access tab - to view the Livestream.https://cityofthelord.org/memberaccess#video
(or the Zoom Link below to participate in the discussion and watch the livestream)
The second hour will be a talk by Jeff Looker on " History and Vision of City of the Lord " (from our formation talk series "Community Culture")
(Formation district is not meeting separately- we are all meeting together the second hour for the teaching)
Due to the widespread availability of Covid vaccinations, the dramatic decrease in new cases statewide, and Governor Ducey rescinding the statewide mask mandate on 3/25, masks are optional at gatherings, at the discretion of the member. Please respect other members who wish to social distance and wear masks. If you feel compromised, are ill, or vulnerable to getting the virus, please attend via the live stream or Zoom:
Zoom Link to watch the gathering and participate in online discussions:
There will be online discussion groups after the talk via this link (as we had at convocation). If you are attending on Zoom, remember the discussion is an essential part of the gathering. Please plan to attend the entire online GCG, including the Zoom discussion.
CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED
For the safety of our children, members need to be up to date with their Safe Environment training to use childcare services.
Contact Jeanne LeBeau if you have any questions.
602-708-2962 or clebeau30@gmail.com
Upcoming Gathering Schedule
May 2nd & (23rd teaching second hour)
Saturday, June 12th - Potluck Lord's Day at COTL
Saturday, June 26th - Mass, Concert & Potluck Lord's Day (Details to follow)
All are welcome!
Please pray for Lou Popp who fell and broke his femur. He is currently at The Center at Val Vista, 3744 S. Rome St., Gilbert, AZ 85297, 480-224-9500.
Visitors are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and they limit the number of visitors he can have in a day. Maximum two visitors at a time for one hour.
The direct line to his room is 480-752-6548.
Please keep Lou and the family in your prayers as they navigate this difficult time.
(Prayer request from Marnie McCoy)
I am asking for prayers that vascular surgery on my right foot on Wednesday, April 28th, will be successful -- that the vascular surgeon will be able to open the collapsed blood vessels in my toes and restore blood circulation so that a partial foot amputation won't be needed. The doctor described this as "a very difficult clinical challenge". Thank you so much for prayers for a successful outcome.
I am asking for prayers that vascular surgery on my right foot on Wednesday, April 28th, will be successful -- that the vascular surgeon will be able to open the collapsed blood vessels in my toes and restore blood circulation so that a partial foot amputation won't be needed. The doctor described this as "a very difficult clinical challenge". Thank you so much for prayers for a successful outcome.
I also want to thank you all for your support and prayers for the ongoing physical problems and limitations that now keep me from so much of normal life, including community activities and being with you in person. I know it's prayer that keeps me going each day in spite of everything. God bless you all, and know that you are all in my prayers.
Marnie
CAMP POWELL NEWS
Hello, Campers!
After much prayer, discernment, and lots of conversations with past camp attendees the leadership team of Camp Powell has decided to NOT hold a modified camp in Wrightwood this year. We still want to keep the Camp Powell torch lit! This year we will instead be doing a “family retreat” weekend in San Diego June 25-27 (the weekend after the traditional week of camp).
We are still in the planning phase of this but are hoping to do a beach day and a Lord’s Day at a minimum. We will be honoring our beloved St. Joseph in this special year, so there will very likely be a woodworking project involved too!
It is still our desire to have the whole family attend this retreat weekend. Most meals and all accommodations must be arranged on your own. The cost for the crafts, shirts, and meals is still being determined but will be much less than the usual camp fee.
If you are interested in joining this weekend and honoring the traditions of Camp Powell in a different way please contact Cassie Kent directly at caskent@gmail.com
We will follow up with all families who express interest as the plans crystalize.
Please pray for us and we will pray for you. We hope to see EVERYONE back in Wrightwood for Camp Powell 2022! St. Joseph, Pillar of Families, pray for us!
The Camp Powell team
If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Kent at caskent@gmail.com THANKS!
CONTACTS
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If there is missing information that you are not able to add, such as a member of the family or name, you can reply to this email and I'm happy to add the information for you. Please don't hesitate to call Lori at the office if you have any questions.
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BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
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Lori Moriarty, Office Administrator
phoenixbranch@cityofthelord.org OR "reply" to this Flocknote
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Kelly Walterscheid, Financial Administrator kelly@cityofthelord.org
Pray for the AZ Branch Senior Leadership Team
Coordinators:
Jeff Looker, Senior Coordinator
John Hoyt, Coordinator
Geoff Shell, Coordinator
Tom Pivonka, Provisional Coordinator
Steve Beguhl, Provisional Coordinator
Deacon Dave Knebelsberger, Provisional Coordinator
Senior Women Leaders: