GOD’S STORY, YOUR STORY, MY STORY

by Lynn Leisen, Faith in the Home and Milestone Ministries

It seems like a good time to reflect on what I am grateful for. You see, I will be retiring in the middle of August, and I have a lot of wonderful memories on my mind.

One of the greatest joys in the nearly 31 years of employment at Lord of Life has been telling God’s story. I have shared God’s story with children in church school and Vacation Bible School, with families during Seder meals at communion instruction and Bible learning events, and with the congregation through written devotions and classes. This is work that I am so grateful to have been called by God to do. Most of the time, it has barely felt like “work.”

I am grateful to have worked with wonderful children and families, helping them discover that God’s story is their story and building a faithful community that loves and supports one another. Family retreats at the Kalahari Resort, camp experiences at Shores of St. Andrew, a retreat to Holden Village in the Cascade Mountains of Washington, and gatherings in our own backyard have been very important to me.

Along the way, my own personal faith has grown by leaps and bounds. The time I’ve spent in Bible studies, worshipping, participating in service events, and attending other learning opportunities has helped me understand how God’s story is indeed my story, too.

Lord of Life has been my church since I attended the very first service at Cedar Island Elementary School many years ago, and it will remain my church into my retirement. So, this is not good-bye, rather it is thank you. I am grateful for having been able to spend my working years doing something that I have felt called by God to do. I am grateful to all of you, the friends I have made as I’ve stood at the door through the years, welcoming you to Lord of Life. Thank you.

9: Bible Camp at Shores of St. Andrew

10: Baptism Class via Zoom

11: Loss of a Spouse GriefShare Event

12: Summer Stretch (Wed./Thurs. continues through July)

Story Circles (birth-K)

17-20: Elementary Vacation Bible School (Week 1)

18: New GriefShare Begins

19: Story Circles (birth-K)

23: Outdoor Worship/Picnic and High School Mission Trip Commissioning (10am)

24-27: Elementary Vacation Bible School (Week 2)

26: Story Circles (birth-K)

28: High School Mission Trip Leaves

30: Middle School Mission Trip Leaves

Events may be subject to change. Visit lordoflife.org or call the church office (763.420.5015) for the most upto-date calendar items, specific event times, or severe weather cancellations.

2: Story Circles (birth-K)

3: Older Wiser Lutherans (OWLs) Faith, Food & Fellowship

4: Middle School Mission Trip Returns

5: High School Mission Trip Returns

7: Baptism Class via Zoom

13: Lynn Leisen’s Retirement Recognition during Worship

17: OWLs visit Historic Fort Snelling

30: Canticle Choir First Rehearsal

Worship

Saturdays 5:30pm with Livestream

Sundays

8:30, 9:45, and 11am with Livestream

Childcare available (birth - age two) during regular Sunday worship.