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Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove, MN Summer 2025

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7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311-4313 Visit lordoflife.org/staff for a full staff listing with photos.

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Spot the Differences

Taste + See

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God Vibes

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Auntie Love

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Summer Faith + Fun

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Welcome

Soul Care Summer Retreat

16-17 Children, Youth + Family 18-19 Let’s Play!

20-21 22-23 Summer Worship Times - new!

Compass is a quarterly ministry from Lord of Life Lutheran Church (ELCA). Paper is one of the most sustainable natural resources. After reading, please recycle or share with a friend or neighbor, inviting them to Lord of Life’s community of faith. You don’t need to be a member to receive Compass. To receive it in the mail and/or electronically, call 763.420.5015 or email bevm@lordoflife.org. © 2025 Lord of Life Lutheran Church

WELCOME “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” Paul wrote these words in Philippians 4:4, and I think they’re worth taking seriously. He does not encourage a stodgy or stuffy faith, but a life filled with joy and hope. This doesn’t mean we ignore hardship and brokenness in the world, but that we trust in God’s promise that “Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

(Psalm 30:5) In this issue of Compass, you will find ways that others have connected faith and fun. You’ll find activities to combine faith which happen to be fun. You’ll read about different joy-filled summer opportunities.

And you will be invited to reflect on what brings you joy. As Paul wrote in Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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My friend Angie and I took our sons to ValleyFair. The boys wanted to ride Wild Thing—the big, Pastor Karen Wight Hoogheem green roller coaster.

Inching up the first and highest hill, Angie and I reminded each other to breathe and held each other’s hands. We crested the hill and raced to the bottom, screaming our faces off at 70 mph! Angie and I laughed with joy and reached our arms up toward the sky. I felt grateful to God for the gift of an adventurous and beloved friend.

Some of the most fun I’ve had in my life has happened during church events and trips. For me, it’s been the combination of being with people who want to be wherever we are and getting away from everyday distractions that creates an environment where people can simply be together. With nowhere else to go, a shared mission, and a safe space, people are free to be themselves— and my goodness, is it ever fun.You get to see someone’s silly side, and talk about real stuff, and experience what beloved community is all about.

It’s one of the best gifts you can get.

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Deacon Elizabeth Pedersen

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At my ordination, a little over 10 years ago, I served my 3-year-old niece communion. She approached me with wide-eyed wonder and curiosity, and I have never regretted that split-second decision to serve her communion for the first time.

Especially because of a conversation that happened a few weeks later. My mom told me of how she brought her to worship the following week, and after receiving a blessing at communion she became agitated. When asked what was wrong, she sternly said, “They didn’t give me my Jesus cracker. I love Jesus, and Jesus loves me, and they didn’t give me my Jesus cracker.” She has received communion ever since and arguably articulates the meaning of communion better than I do.

Pastor Kaitlyn Forster

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I love music and I love going to concerts. My favorite music, however, does not tend to be anything close to what’s considered worship and praise music. I believe, however, that God has knit beauty into all of our creative and artistic endeavors. Some songs may be “broken hallelujahs,” yet God is there in all of it. When I’m at a concert, especially at a smaller venue, there’s a clear sense that all of us are interconnected, coming from different lives, perspectives, and experiences, all to enjoy this marvelous musical gift.

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Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem

A fun way to share our faith is in simply listening to another’s story.

It can be over coffee and donuts in Fellowship Hall, over coffee at work, in a waiting room, within a support group, or a by-chance random meeting in a longer line at a check-out. Listening deeply can be profoundly spiritual. It requires slowing down, being in the moment, and opening our hearts to another—all while expecting nothing in return. Because everyone longs to be seen and heard, I always walk away having learned something new about the other and about my faith.

Pastor LisaMarie Doerrmann

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B I NG O Go to First Sundays Contemplative Worship with healing prayer at 6:30pm, June 1 or August 3.

Journal with these prompts: I remember my favorite grandparents as a...

My feelings today remind me of when...

I feel great about my body when...

Recall a fun memory from childhood. Write about it in a journal or tell someone the story. Notice how you are the same and how you have changed since childhood.

Walk the prayer labyrinth and/or the Steps in the Spirit in Lord of Life’s backyard.

Sit outside on a dark, cloudless night with your favorite blanket.

Gaze up at the starry sky. The longer you stay, the more you’ll see. Thank God for the universe.

Daily Examen - ask God to reflect on your day together. Notice the moments for which you were most grateful and least grateful. Express gratitude for God’s presence in your day.

Lectio Divina - Slowly read John 15:9 four times.

First time, simply listen.

Second, notice a word that catches your attention. Third, tell God your response to the word. Fourth reading, rest in God’s presence.

Write a note to someone who has been important to you. Tell them the reasons you are grateful for them.

Acts of Justice - Show up for a cause you care about. Write a letter. Make a call.

Donate money. Go to a rally or visit a leader to advocate for a cause.

Spend some time with an animal. Watch a bird. Take a nap with a dog. Play with a cat.

Admire a deer.

Feed fish.

Imaginative Prayer read a Bible story and imagine yourself in the scene. Use your senses to notice how you feel.

Create a sacred space in your home. Ideas to inspire: an altar made from a small table or wooden box, fresh or dry flowers, candles, pictures of honored people, rocks.

Cook a meal and share it with a friend or family member.

Go for a walk (outside or inside). Notice what you see, hear, smell, and feel (no earbuds). How do you feel connected to your body, nature, other people, and God?

Practice forgiveness.

Center yourself in God’s love. Imagine someone who has hurt you.

“May you be filled with lovingkindness, safe from inner and outer dangers, well in body and mind, and at ease and happy.”

Receive Holy Communion and thank God for the real presence of Jesus in your life and the gift of forgiveness, life, and salvation!

GRACE SPACE GRACE SPACE

Sing in the shower!

Attend a concert.

Play an instrument.

Try a new instrument.

Perform for another person.

Get your hands dirty in the garden and enjoy God’s gift of creation.

Start your day with quiet. No phone, TV, radio, etc. Sit with a cup of tea, coffee, water or nothing and welcome the day in God’s peace.

GRACE SPACE

Color a mandala, a page in a coloring book (or Page 13!), or simply doodle. Play music or enjoy silence.

Relax and let your mind wander.

GRACE SPACE

Listen to someone without interrupting or offering advice.

Set a timer on your phone for five minutes and sit still with God.

Volunteer at a food bank, homeless shelter, or animal shelter, donate blood, usher read in worship, or be a Children,Youth & Family summer volunteer.

Go on a retreat for an afternoon. Or stretch yourself and get away for 1-2 nights (see Page 22).

This contemplative spiritual practices bingo combines faith and fun for summer! Cross off a square to complete a Bingo horizontally / vertically / diagonally. Bring it in to the main office before August 31 for a free swag item!

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SUMMER BEACH READS All Things Bright and Beautiful is the well-known Anglican hymn delightfully illustrated by Jean Claude. Birds soar, bugs burrow, elephants dance, and plants grow as the whole world sings in praise of the Creator. Kids and parents may want to sing along with fun surprises and creative characters.

—Carly Tappe

The Breath of the Soul by Joan Chittister is a small, simple book. It has 42 reflections that help us look at the discipline of prayer—in whatever form it takes—to make it a more authentic and profound part of our lives. The reflections are ongoing steps along the way that we retrace over and over again until they become the very breath, vision, and energy of the soul.

—Linda Botner

The Lost Books series is a hexalogy of mind-bending fantasy books written by American author Ted Dekker.

Six young-adult (and there is an adult series) novels span the 15-year gap between Black and Red books. They are adrenaline-laced epics where dreams and reality collide.

—Neil Christians

James by Percival Everett is a retelling of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn classic told through the voice of Huck’s enslaved companion, Jim. This tender, compassionate, and sometimes humorous novel brings the reader to a radical insight on emancipation and the essence of language creating powerful connections in community, relationships, and identity.

—Bev Mello

whether on the beach or at home— dive into a good book this summer!

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A sign of God’s promise It shines (en Español) A version of glass found in sanctuaries The ELCA’s bishop Known as the second apostle of Rome A common name among Lord of Life pastors, historically Our church An image from this issue might bear this file name MSP ­—>___, when traveling to visit the Cubs

Centerpiece of Martin Luther’s seal Table Paraments, e.g.

It happened at Cana Symbol that resembles our church’s logo Christian, justice-focused community in Scotland Sounds like a person’s spiritual center Clergy’s title __, How a Rose E’er Blooming

In Lord of Life’s lower-level Youth Room, faith formation is fun! Thousands of youth from preschool to high school have experienced memorable connections and learnings in this safe place. If you haven’t been downstairs recently—you are invited to take a self-tour. Until then, see if you can spot ten differences in the two photos below.

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TASTE + SEE

by Sarah Lee, Communications Executive Director

I love a good smoothie any time of the year, but it feels especially appropriate during the summer. These two smoothies remind me of the phrase, “We eat first with our eyes.” Sure, it may be more work to blend up three different layers for one smoothie, but we use our sense of sight, in addition to our sense of smell and taste, when we eat. And even the simple two-ingredient recipe creates a vibrant pink that’s delicious to the eyes.

I’m quite laissez-faire when it comes to making smoothies, so these are less recipe and more general suggestion. If you’re a person who needs measurements, start with about ¼ cup of everything, see how that works, and go from there. You can always add sweetness with sweetened milk or yogurt, add more yogurt or protein powder for protein, or swap out ingredients you don’t like.

Have fun with it!

Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) Orange juice Milk of choice (oat, dairy, soy, etc.)

Peaches, pineapple, mango, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries (use all frozen fruits)

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Prep your glass: Using a spoon, smear some Greek yogurt on the sides of your glass to resemble clouds. Layer one: Blend together orange juice, peaches, pineapple, and mango. Fill the bottom third of your glass. Leave anything left in your blender for the next layer. Layer two: Add strawberries, raspberries, and milk to the blender. Blend and pour another layer into the glass until it’s about 2/3 full. Stir very gently to to create a gradient between the layers. Pour any extras into a separate glass. Layer three: Blend together blueberries, strawberries, and milk. Fill the remainder of the glass and stir gently again.

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Summer Smoothie Fresh seedless watermelon Frozen strawberries

Using about a 3-to-1 ratio of watermelon to strawberries, blend the fruit together.

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Sunrise Smoothie

Psalm 34:8 invites a personal, experiential understanding of God’s goodness. It encourages people to draw closer to God and experience love.

Interestingly, the Hebrew word for taste implies more than simply a superficial sampling; it suggests a deep, intimate relationship. For faith and fun, be intentional—so “Taste and see that the Lord is good” this summer!

A SHORE LUNCH

by Fred Lilleboe, AV Supervisor

My son and I love fishing. Nothing is more beautiful than the morning sun shining on the steam rising off the lake while we and others quietly and methodically launch our boats, slowly going off in different directions. Tim has really gotten into the sport, purchasing the latest gear—even making his own rods.

Regardless of modern technology, catching fish is still a challenge. The one thing I have yet to do is the “shore lunch.” You bring all the necessary items, boat up to the shore, and cook your recent catch.

In John 21:1-17, Jesus has completed his incredible mission of teaching, healing, suffering, dying, resurrecting and will soon return to heaven. He has shown himself to his disciples and others a few times.

This time Peter, with some other disciples, decided to do some night fishing. No luck all night. Then at dawn, an unrecognizable man from shore asked them the popular phrase, “How’s fishing?” After telling the man they hadn’t caught anything, the man said, “Throw the net on the other side of the boat.” Surprisingly they did and could not contain all the fish in the net: 153 fish! Soon they discovered it was Jesus, and he invited them to a shore lunch. The greatest shore lunch ever. The overwhelmed disciples were awkwardly quiet, not able to process that he was alive and eating with them.

These days, the world feels like a ship without a rudder. Daily time and meals with Jesus can help navigate the tumultuous days. What would it be like to share a meal with Jesus? Awkward?

Intimidating? I don’t think so. He’s family. And he loves each of us beyond measure and unconditionally. Amen.

Perhaps brief readings would be a calming presence during your week, deepening your faith. For Biblical prayer by Lord of Life’s pastors and staff, opt in at lordoflife.org/hope.

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GOD VIBES

by Brian Schroeder, Emerging Worship Coordinator + Design Strategist

I love a good playlist! Having a picnic? Playlist.

Taking a road trip? Playlist. Hanging in the backyard with friends? Playlist.

Here are some great summer songs to listen to during hot days. Find them on Lord of Life’s Spotify page!

Church (Samm Henshaw featuring EARTHGANG): Possibly the catchiest song of all time. I sing it when I’m excited to head to church Sunday morning!

O God of Life (Brian Schroeder): This is from my album of worship songs, and I always thought of it as a summer song. It explores how God is present in all of creation and is inspired by the theology of Julian of Norwich.

The Getaway (The Strike): No real theological statement here, I just love this 90s-style bop.

Not Gonna Worry (Common Hymnal + Kanjii Mbugua): A nice reminder of the freedom that comes from having faith in Jesus—complete with Afro-futurist beats!

Your Love is My Song (The Porter’s Gate and friends): I’ll always love this easy-going worship song.

Mississippi (Mayyadda): A beautiful song about personal growth from my extremely talented friend, Mayyadda.

So Good to Me (William Matthews): A groovy worship song about God’s faithfulness.

Little Blue (Jacob Collier featuring Brandi Carlile): Obsessed with this comforting lullaby about trust and courage.

Same Sky (Gungor + Astyn Turr): This is a brandnew song from the deconstructionist Christian band, Gungor. And don’t we need a reminder that “it’s all gonna be fine”?

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Take It Easy (The Porter’s Gate and friends): Not to be confused with the Eagles song and Winslow, Arizona—Take It Easy is a chill encapsulation of Lutheran theology. God already loves you completely!

Grab markers, crayons, pencils, gel glitter pens, or whatever you feel like using and color in this page!

illustration by sarah lee (jeremiah 17:7-8)

Bring this completed page to the main office—it will be displayed in Fellowship Hall this summer!

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AUNTIE LOVE

by Deacon Elizabeth Pedersen

I have a nephew who recently became a teenager. Boy, do I ever love that kid. When he was little, connecting with him looked like reading books about dinosaurs, taking him to the zoo, or playing silly games together.

It was relatively easy to engage with him and shower him with love and attention.

Nowadays, connecting with him is more challenging. The days of needing childcare are over, and a busier schedule paired with interests that don’t include a hovering auntie means that engaging with him looks a little different now. One day, I found a funny meme about dinosaurs that I thought he’d get a kick out of, so I texted it to him and told him I was thinking about him. He responded with “good thanks,” which I’ve learned is about the best response one can expect via text, and I considered that a win. A couple of months later, he texted me “Hi” out of the blue. I was so excited to get a text from him that I responded with “Hi!!! How are you doing?” and promptly scared him away. But I’ll take it.

One of the best parts of being an auntie is getting the chance to marvel at and pour love and encouragement into a child as they grow.

It’s different than being a parent because it doesn’t come with the responsibility of all the things that make parenting hard, like discipline, making decisions about their future, caring for them every single day, and on and on. Instead, being an auntie is like having cake and eating it too. All you have to do (get to do) is love on the kids and enjoy them. It is an incredible gift.

It’s this kind of auntie love that has taught me the most about God’s call to love our neighbors. As an aunt, I have the freedom to see my nieces and nephews, not as strangers,

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...all people, family or not, are created by God and worthy of love, acceptance, and care. but as family. And as family, it’s easier to see their goodness, to regard them with care and curiosity, to believe them when they share their interests and passions, to come alongside them in achieving their hopes and dreams, to want the best for them, and to love them. Isn’t that true? It’s easier to love a family member than a stranger. But this doesn’t change the fact that all people, family or not, are created by God and worthy of love, acceptance, and care.

This auntie love energy is the energy with which I try to approach being an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community. I imagine what I would say or do if one of the beloveds in my family came to me and shared something core to their identity with me. Would I reject them? Or would I believe them and make an effort to walk with them, learn from them, and encourage them?

scary, I do my best to respond with auntie love. I learn, I ask questions, and I allow a little discomfort in myself for the sake of affirming someone who is created and loved

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Are you interested in learning as an LGBTQIA+ ally? I recently attended a training on a Lutheran introduction to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression led by Reconciling Works that I found super helpful.

Find out more at: reconcilingworks.org/trainings.

There is much debate in the world about what the Bible does or does not say about human sexuality and gender identity, and many approaches to interpreting God’s desire for humanity. But at least for me, there are a couple of things that are clear: one is that I am not God, and it’s not for me to determine or debate the validity of someone’s identity.

And the second is that God is love (1 John 4:78), and that any response to God’s beloved that isn’t rooted in love, affirmation, and care is not from God at all.

And so as much as I may encounter terminology, social norms, or people that I don’t understand or that are new and a little

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JUNE Summer Sundays for Kids (age 3 to grade 3, learn more on Page 22) Summer Stretch (middle schoolers) Vacation Bible School (ages 2-5)

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JULY/ AUGUST Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp (completed grades 1-12) Play & Pray new! (prekindergarten) Milwaukee, WI Mission Trip (middle school) Pewaukee, WI Mission Trip (high school) Adventure Vacation Bible School new! (elementary)

Children, Youth and Family ministries and mission trips fill the summer with faith and fun—some spots are still available, particularly if you would like to volunteer! Two weeks of preschool/kindergarten Vacation Bible School (VBS), three weeks of Adventure VBS, Bible camps at Shores of St. Andrew, the new Play & Pray, Summer Stretch, and more!

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GIFT ECONOMY

by Bev Mello, Design + Media Specialist

Rain or shine, in wind or snow or heat of summer...

In the early Christian church—learning from the book of Acts—community was characterized by a deep sense of sharing, generosity and, of course, the Holy Spirit’s arrival.

Believers willingly gave possessions to ensure no one was in need. It must have been an incredible time in the world.

Every month in Lord of Life’s parking lot, we have an opportunity to give without money or trade in return.

Acts 4:32 describes this radical generosity: “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.” Acts 2:44–45 further emphasizes a communal spirit: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.”

The early church did not simply preach love and unity; they actively practiced it by pooling resources to care for one another.

This gift economy event is a great fit in our community where everything is given freely. Adult or children’s gently-used clothing, decorative objects, children’s toys, blankets, socks—even hardware or yard equipment may find new homes. For more details (map, dates/times, guidelines) or to volunteer—visit the webpage noted below. Be a part of the New Testament church in today’s world.

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were given for School District 279!

LET’S PLAY!

by Sarah Lee, Communications Executive Director

Recently, I was babysitting my niece and nephew, and they were playing outside in their sandbox. My niece started pouring sand in a bucket and asked if I wanted a smoothie (of course I did). I was presented with a “smoothie” and subsequently boba, a “special surprise” drink, and a chocolate mint drink that all looked suspiciously like sand. They then started a chocolate factory by mixing dirt, sand, and water in a wheelbarrow, throwing in some sticks of chalk for color. Kids’ ability to play is so delightful. Without any direction, they can create a whole world, full of imaginary people, places, and things. There’s no agenda, no output, no finish line (well, none that they don’t put on themselves—my niece had very strong feelings about what her “chocolate” should end up like, and I was not allowed to “taste” it until it met her standards).

When we’re kids, play is a huge part of our lives, it’s how we grow and develop. We cultivate physical and emotional skills, build resilience, and make connections with others through play. But play doesn’t stop when we become adults. Our brains are not developing in the same way, but that doesn’t mean that play isn’t important. Play positively benefits things like our mental health, our ability to handle stress, and our socialemotional skills.

All these benefits are amazing, of course, but I also want to make the argument for play just for the sake of play, of fun for the sake of fun. We feel like we need to be constantly productive, to the point where even our rest and leisure time is meant to refuel us for our next sprint of output.

God’s people to do the same—to treat the sabbath as holy or set apart from all the work and labor that happens day in and day out, and to do something different.

Sabbath, and taking a sabbath, is an admission that we are not in control. No matter how hard we try, no matter how much we work, we can’t do everything, and we can’t control everything any more than the people of the Old Testament could. We have to trust that things will be okay if we take some time to stop working for a minute, or a day, or a week, or a year.

There is plenty of work to do, but there’s also plenty to let go of. And play helps us do that. It reminds us that not everything has to be productive; the cogs of capitalism do not own us. It reminds us that joy, fun, and laughter are valuable. It reminds us that the world that God made is full of good things, even if they can be hard to see sometimes.

In order to embrace this spirit of play, I had a few friends over to play LEGO. I spread out a sheet on the floor, dumped a bin of LEGO onto it, and we played with them while we chatted about our lives and listened to music from when we were in middle school. It wasn’t earthshattering or life-changing, but it was fun, which is enough.

What feels like play to you? How can you make more time for that in your life?

If you Google the definition of play, you’ll see: “engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.” We don’t play because it’s practical, we play because it’s fun.

The Bible has this concept of sabbath, of taking the seventh day of the week for rest. God spends six days working, and on the seventh day, after pronouncing that everything is very good, God takes a break. Later, in Exodus, God invites

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Soul Care Retreat

Childcare available (birth-age two) during Sunday morning worship

Learning. Creating. Playing. Being.

On June 16-18, join Pastor Karen and Deacon Elizabeth for a couple days of spiritual rest, connection, and renewal during Ordinary Time at Camp House in Brimson, Minnesota. $200 includes food, lodging, and programming (transportation on your own). details + registration: lordoflife.org/transformation

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Summer Sundays for Kids

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Summer Sundays includes Bible stories, games, activities, music, and fun! For children two years old to third grade, all are invited and welcomed.

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No pre-registration is needed.

No fee to participate.

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Check-in at a kiosk when you arrive, then bring your kids to worship in the sanctuary.

After the opening music and prayer, children will be invited to exit worship with their name tags. Staff will be waiting to welcome them. After worship, pick up your kids in Samaritan Hall.

S U M M E R W O R S H I P Saturdays: 5:30pm with holy communion every week Sundays: new summer worship times!

9 + 10:30am all worship livestreamed on YouTube /lordoflifeluth

Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

For all events, changes, recurring ministry events, and announcements, visit lordoflife.org with the most current information. Visit lordoflife.org/congregational life for a list of baptisms, bereavements, and new members. And, you are invited to Lord of Life’s prayer network (lordoflife.org/prayernetwork) to pray for the community.

Crossword Puzzle Answers (Page 8):

“Spot the Differences” Answers (Page 9): 1. The backpack on the wall is a different green.

2. The green and coral shirts switched places on the rack.

3. The sunscreen has moved.

4. The pool balls and gaga ball switched places.

5. The gaga ball net is upside down.

6. The pool noodle moved.

7. The cones switched colors.

8. The purple hula hoop is missing.

9. The Bibles switched positions.

10. The foosball players are upside down.

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It’s a gift to joyfully recognize and accept our own smallness and ordinariness. Then you are free with nothing to live up to, nothing to prove, and nothing to protect. ~Richard Rohr

To act lovingly is to begin to feel loving, and certainly to act joyfully brings joy to others which in turn makes one feel joyful. I believe we are called to the duty of delight. ~Dorothy Day

[Jesus said] “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved

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you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands,

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you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” ~John 15:9–11