August 2018 LifeTIMES

A monthly ministry of Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Maple Grove, Minnesota

LifeTIMES From the ELCA Youth Gathering to Summer Stretch to Evening VBS and more—summer stats on Page 14!

August 2018

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7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311-4313 phone 763.420.5015 fax 763.420.7286 web lordoflife.org Visit lordoflife.org/staff for a full staff listing with photos. Prayer requests to prayernetwork@lordoflife.org.

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PASTOR A L S TAF F Rev. Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren, Senior Pastor, peter@lordoflife.org Rev. Dr. Joel Wight Hoogheem, Lead Pastor, joel@lordoflife.org Rev. Kaitlyn Forster, kaitlynf@lordoflife.org Rev. Karen Greimel, ksgreimel@lordoflife.org Rev. Charles ‘Chick’ Lane, chickl@lordoflife.org Rev. David McCarty, davem@lordoflife.org Rev. Donna Rohrer, donnar@lordoflife.org

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L OR D O F L IF E L UT H E R A N CHU RCH (E L C A )

Visiting Pastor Carrie Smith from Jerusalem (see Page 6) 5: Jazz Sunday with Warren Weiss

Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem John 15:12-17 12: Mark Nesse and Band (see below) Pastor Dave McCarty Psalm 98 19: Bridge 33 (see below) Pastor Kaitlyn Forster Galatians 3:23-29 26: David Frank “Rhapsody in Blue”

Rev. Dr. Karen Geisendorfer-Lindgren, Pastor Emeritus Saturdays: 5:30 pm - Praise Band and Holy Communion Sundays: 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am - Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays

TABLE OF CO N T E N T S

Mondays: 7 pm in the backyard prayer labyrinth; if inclement weather, the location will be Samaritan Hall

Worship & Music / Pastor’s Article.............................................................. Pages 2-3 Pause for Prayer / Meet the Smart Brothers.............................................. Pages 4-5 Visiting Pastor Carrie Smith / Learning Opportunities................................ Pages 6-7 One Mission One World: Dominican Republic / Uganda............................Pages 8-9 Generosity....................................................................................................... Page 10 Lord of Life Ministries................................................................................ Pages 11-15 Caught Reading LifeTIMES.............................................................................. Page 16

Third Wednesday: August 15 - 1 pm, Arbor Lakes Senior Living, and 2:30 pm, Rose Arbor Assisted Living Third Sunday: August 19 - 10 am, Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope

Worship and music schedule may be subject to change; visit lordoflife.org/worship for the most current information.

august 19: bridge 33

In addition to all morning worship services on Sunday, August 12, Mark Nesse and his band will perform an open air concert that evening at 6 pm. Mark’s diverse commpositions focus on God’s love and forgiveness. Mark is a long-term contributor to the rich musical heritage at Lord of Life.

Bridge 33 is a teen band that performs a variety of genres with a special focus on Christian contemporary music. You may hear everything from their original songs to popular covers. They call St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota as home. Here are Bridge 33 members: •

Elliana Meier, vocals

Enjoy Sunday worship on August 12 and come back for more soulful music at 6 pm.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair as the concert will be in Lord of Life’s backyard.

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Calista Hanninen, violin

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Carsen Grote, guitar

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Catherine Woods, cello

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Dan Bergquist, percussion

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Let’s look forward to hearing Bridge 33 during worship services on August 19. For more details on this music ministry, visit bridge33.net.

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Worship & Music

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Sabbath Rest

by Pastor Kaitlyn Forster Each summer has a tendency to begin with a deep sigh. The change in schedule and routine is welcomed and all of those projects, vacations, and fresh produce linger on the horizon as fruit, ripe and ready to be plucked. I find myself thinking about how time will slow down in the summer; and yet, by the end, it was just as busy as the rest of the year.

If we aren’t careful, our daily routine can overpower us. It can captivate our time, drain our senses, and make us forget about the parts of life that really matter. While our work can be meaningful, we need intentional space to let our souls catch up with us. We need rest—sabbath—to sustain the energy needed for life.

Even Moses, as he became weary leading the people through the desert, needed this reminder. God tells him, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” And Jesus, for whom anything was possible, did not preach on the best practices to get work done more efficiently or offer stress management techniques. Instead he tells his disciples, “Come to me all who toil and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Learn from me, Jesus invited, and you will find rest for your souls.

Sabbath rest can only begin if we allow it to; if we change our schedules, and leave the concerns elsewhere. If you are anything like me, the rest that I need most and often refuse, is a break from technology. Phone. Computer. TV. So, I invite you this month to create time for a technological sabbath. Let the tech rest for two hours, six hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours. Some amount of time that will make a difference in your life.

Surrender yourself to the moments of rest where you won’t be disturbed by the busy-ness of life. Allow yourself to find joy in being alive, aware of God’s creation, and give thanks for the blessings. Notice how you respond in its absence. Mark how you fill that precious time. Listen to how God speaks to you, like God spoke to Moses. Find peace and happiness as you allow the intentional rest to lead you into the world.

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Pastor’s Article August 2018

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baptisms

At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at any age. The next baptism class will be Sunday, August 19, at 12:15 pm.

No registration required; to schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015).

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Zoe Marie Faiad

Matilda Starz Thayer June 10

Everett Allen Essman

Sloan William Moss

Emma Jane Stevens

Praye Take

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Benjamin William Nitchie

bereavements

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Wyatt George Arneson

Hunter Stephen Engebretson

Anika Elizabeth Fox

Leora Lynn Nelson

Jackson Stephen Stubbe

Kris Bjorke and family at the death of her father

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Pause

Prayers of sympathy for those grieving the loss of a loved one; may they be comforted in the promise of the resurrection.

Iona Driggs and family at the death of her husband Susan Frykman and family at the death of her mother Ellen Hanson and family at the death of her cousin Gerald and Nancy Heruth and family at the death of their son-in-law Gordon and Sue Heruth and family at the death of their nephew Ashley Hickey and family at the death of her grandmother Sue, Ben, Kate, and Meg Kapsner and family at the death of their husband and father Sue Lupton and family at the death of her sister Bonnie Mallberg and family at the death of her father Kevin and Erik Osterberg and family at the death of their mother and grandmother Tanya Ravnholdt and family at the death of her mother

Pause for Prayer

Connie Schnabel and family at the death of her father

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take a pause for pra

These pages bring together Lord of Life’s family of faith. Whether prayers of joy for a b are encouraged to pause. Right. Now. Read their names, reflect on their situation, and like to add, “Please pray for Sam Enders, a 24-year-old involved in a men’s group Bible followers of Christ, we believe all prayers are heard. You are also encouraged t prayernetwork@lordoflife.org. May God bless all accordi

. . . ever wonder who’s sitting in the pew next to you?

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Meet the Smart Brothers

June 8 Amanda Karasch & Andy Myers

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Marlin and Merlin Smart were born in 1951 in Fargo, North Dakota. They are identical twins. Marlin is the older by three minutes—in fact, Merlin’s arrival was a complete surprise! Becoming members in 2017, they share a little bit about themselves and why Lord of Life is now their family of faith.

June 9 Caitlyn Squire & Mitchell Findley June 16 Kelsey Nelson & Scott Quist Katelyn Baer & Matthew Gregg

During your formative years, what was it like growing up in the Dakotas?

Dad was a math/science teacher and school administrator and our stay-at-home mom was always there for us. Dad was always there as well, particularly because he was a teacher in all the public schools we attended. We enjoyed school with both of us having proficiency in mathematics. We lived in Jamestown, North Dakota, and Milbank and Watertown, South Dakota.

June 23 Ashley Herbeck & Steven Andres

We worshipped regularly and our family was actively involved in three mission churches, teaching confirmation, being on church council, and having a close relationship with pastoral staff.

Unfortunately due to deep schisms within our local ELCA church—and despite our strong faith foundation—we found it difficult to belong to any church for about ten years.

welcome to new members Ryan & Jessica Eull with Maya and Quinn Ted & Lindsay Scearcy with Eli and Olivia Membership at Lord of Life means you make a commitment to be an active participant in congregational life. The expectation of not only new members but all members—is to worship regularly, grow in faith, serve others, and support the church and its programs financially. For more information, contact Karen Klevar (karenk@lordoflife.org or 763.420.5015 x116) or visit lordoflife.org/ membership. You are invited to become a part of the Lord of Life family of faith.

What is it about Lord of Life that makes you feel it is now your church home?

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Upon our retirement from teaching and school administration in Milbank, we moved to the Twin Cities in 2010. We visited several churches, but when our parents passed away in 2015 and 2016, we chose Lord of Life for the memorial service and the columbarium as their final resting place. During that time, we were comforted by supportive staff members including caring and concerned pastors.

Everyone is so welcoming and helpful. Although Lord of Life is a much larger congregation than what we’ve been used to, it doesn’t feel like that to us. We are very blessed to be a part of this inclusive congregation. Led by the Holy Spirit, we look forward to continuing our faith journey here for many years. It’s good to be home again.

Meet the Smart Brothers

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baptism or prayers of comfort for the bereaved, all readers d ‘take a pause for prayer.’ Pastor Dave McCarty would also e study who will be embarking on a 700+-mile bike ride.” As to subscribe to Lord of Life’s email prayer network: ing to their needs. Amen.

The Smart Brothers Merlin and Marlin (at right)

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The Holy Land ministry welcomes—

Visiting Pastor Carrie Smith

On August 4/5/6, you are invited to hear Pastor Carrie’s message during worship. She is the pastor of Jerusalem’s Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (English-speaking congregation). Come hear Pastor Carrie’s stories of current life in the Holy Land and what that means for us as Christians.

background Pastor Carrie is a graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago and has served urban, rural, and suburban churches in the Chicagoland area prior to her call in Jerusalem. She is the recipient of the 2013 Brave Preacher Award from the Beatitudes Society for her sermon on gun violence, written after the Newtown shootings in 2012. While in Illinois, Carrie was active with a local interfaith consortium, served on the Global Mission Committee of the Northern Illinois Synod, and was vice president of the McHenry County Mental Health Board. Pastor Carrie is married to the Rev. Dr. Robert Smith; they have two sons, Caleb and Zion.

redeemer and lord of life We are a church that rolls up our sleeves and gets to work.1 We do God’s work in the world—restoring and reconciling communities. Lord of Life is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA); Redeemer is in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL).2 The ELCJHL’s Arabic and English-speaking community of faithful Lutherans is the primary relationship through which the ELCA sees the situation in Palestine and Israel. Redeemer is also a member of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), a global communion that has vital Jerusalem-area programs related to health, education, and humanitarian aid in the occupied Palestinian territories.

That mission continues at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem. Like the early apostles, it is a witness to God’s presence, grace, and love for all people in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ.

Jesus’ Steps - Your Journey pilgrimage will be March 29-April 8, 2019, with optional extension to Petra, Jordan. One of the stops on the itinerary is to worship with Pastor Carrie’s congregation in Jerusalem.

For more details on the Holy Land ministry or the 2019 pilgrimage, visit lordoflife.org/theholyland. ____________ elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/ Peace-Not-Walls 2 elcjhl.org/welcome

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(left) Pastor Carrie serving communion at sunrise on the Mount of Olives Easter Sunday (right) Church of the Redeemer on Palm Sunday

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The ELCA, the ELCJHL and the LWF have a long history of developing and nurturing relationships among Jewish and Muslim communities in the Holy Land. In that land twenty centuries ago, the church was born. God filled the newborn church with the Holy Spirit and an abundance of gifts to carry out its mission to proclaim the kingdom of God to all the world. The ELCA is working for justice and peace in Palestine and Israel through Peace Not Walls.

Through accompaniment, advocacy and awareness-raising, we promote dignity, full respect for human rights, healing, and reconciliation. With Palestinian Lutheran companions, we also accompany Palestinians and Israelis, Jews, Christians, and Muslims working together for peace with justice.

word for women / fall study

fall men’s events

Mark your calendar for Word for Women beginning Wednesday, September 12, at 9:30 am. We will begin the year by studying The Letter to the Romans.

Are you ready for some football? This year’s fantasy football draft is on Sunday, August 19, at 6 pm in Fellowship Hall.

Beginning on September 16/17, we will focus on the book of Revelation: Sunday mornings starting at 9:45 am and Monday evenings starting at 7 pm. We will be studying this last book in the Bible (the first thing we will learn is that there is no ‘s’).

See you in the fall!

Save the date on Saturday, September 8, for a men’s breakfast with speaker Vince Miller. Beginning at 8 am in Fellowship Hall, hear his stories and teachings that motivate, convict, and sometimes even shock. For more details on that event—as well as small group men’s studies—visit lordoflife.org/realmen.

—Pastor Donna

—Pastor Dave

military family support This ministry is looking for more people to be involved—no experience necessary. You don’t have to be in the military, simply have a passion to help veterans in and around our community. Come to the planning meeting on Monday, August 27, at 6:30 pm. For more details on this ministry, visit lordoflife.org/militaryfamilysupport.

—Karen Nelson

Join the conversation for racial justice with the Minneapolis Area Synod Unite Table*—

Racial Justice Gatherings

Are you interested in engaging in efforts for the mission of racial justice? Mark your calendar for Monday, August 20, and Monday, October 15, from 6:30-8 pm for the next racial justice gatherings hosted by the Unite Table at University Lutheran Church of Hope. Be part of the conversation as individuals from area congregations come together to explore, learn, and establish direction for congregational racial justice work.

*“The Unite Table” is an initiative in the ELCA’s Minneapolis Area Synod working for racial transformation in our churches and communities. For more details, visit their Facebook page: Unite Table MPLS.

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Contact Lord of Life member and racial justice liaison Joan Freeberg (jmnfreeberg@ comcast.net) for more information or to arrange transportation. University Lutheran Church of Hope is located at 601 13th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414; free parking on-site in church lot.

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by Kent Dirks Thank you to Lord of Life for the amazing gift of fresh water for those in need in the remarkable country of Uganda in Africa!

This past spring I was blessed to be a part of the Bulalo village well dedication.

Access to clean water enhances the growth of every person, particularly the children, in the vicinity of a clean water source, helping build up a nation and our world at large.

One Mission One World: Dominican Republic

The installation of water wells has helped to relieve suffering for thousands of men, women, and children who are affected daily by contaminated water. Without

dominican republic visitor Daniel Ne, executive director of Servidores Mundiales, Lord of Life’s mission partner in the Dominican Republic, will be visiting Sunday, August 26. There will a reception following the 11 am service for those interesting in saying “hola” and learning more about ministering in his country. See building monitors for room location.

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Photos courtesy of Hope4Kids Vice President Angie Simon

urpassed Gift life-sustaining water, physical diseases, mental anguish, lost work or school time—and even death—plague villagers.

So many people, in so many ways, will now thrive because of this new source of clean, safe water.

The situation for life and health are desperate and often hopeless in villages without a healthy water source. However, the lives of our neighbors in these Ugandan villages radically change for the better with the gift of a well. These deep wells provide fresh, pure water for all villagers and surrounding community.

They simply pump the handle on their new well to receive clear, clean water.

Health, safety, and an abundant life are no longer a dream for these children and their families—they are reality!

Thanks to our congregation, the people of Bulalo have been blessed with an unsurpassed gift toward a healthier life while also providing hope for generations to come. Pastor Hillary Malo sums up the thankful hearts of villagers everywhere when he prays, “Let the favor and blessings of Almighty God be upon you for making a difference in the kingdom of God.”

Ministry Leader Kent Dirks is in the navy blue shirt in center and right photos below. For more information about this ministry, visit lordoflife.org/uganda.

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Budget Year-to-date — June 2018

Third in a series of four articles from the book, Giving to God by Dr. Mark Allan Powell—

Faithful Living

by Pastor Chick Lane This month, I want to discuss God’s caring how you manage money.

According to Dr. Powell, the Bible pays more attention to the importance of managing money than we might expect. As I have often said, the Bible’s teaching is that God is the owner of all we claim as our own. How we manage what belongs to God is important. There are two things to be avoided.

First, we are to avoid hoarding money. The parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:15-21) tells of a man who has more money than he knows what to do with. His solution to this problem is not to use his possessions to do good.

Rather, he decides to build larger barns. This behavior is condemned. Proper management of money is not about amassing as much as you possibly can.

Second, we are to avoid squandering money. One point of the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:12-16) is certainly that the son’s wasting of his money is problematic. Proper money management is not about reckless spending.

Actual

Total member contributions All other

Budget Difference

$1,759,325 $1,796,650 ($37,325) $145,779 $139,200 $6,579

Total receipts

$1,905,104 $1,935,850 ($30,746)

Lord of Life Weekly Giving — June 2018

$100,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0

6/3 6/10 6/17 6/24

Actual Budget

$83,404 $72,038

$61,582 $72,038

$81,961 $72,038

$74,834 = $301,781 $72,038 = $288,150

Rather, and this should not be surprising to anyone, good money management is intentional and thoughtful. The Bible does commend those who are wise in their management of money. Matthew 25:14-30 tells the story of a man who entrusted money to each of three servants. Two managed the money carefully and returned more to the owner.

One merely buried the money. The two were commended and the one was harshly criticized.

The problem in our day with not intentionally and thoughtfully managing our money is debt. It is so easy to overcommit on items that burden us with long-term debt. These unwise financial decisions can so strap our financial situation that stress becomes a constant companion to any financial discussion and important things like generous giving become impossible.

Generosity

God cares how you manage money because God wants you free from disabling stress and free to live your life with money in ways that mirror God’s generosity to you.

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Older Wiser Lutherans august events August: No Faith, Food, and Fellowship August 15: Worship at Arbor Lakes at 1 pm August 16: A paddleboat river cruise down the Mississippi on the Spirit of the Water. You will relax on an almost hour-and-a-half cruise down the scenic Mississippi plus enjoy a great lunch and great fellowship. Registration is full; contact Karen Nelson (karenn@lordoflife.org) to be placed on a waiting list. Leave church building at 9 am, return by 4:30 pm. Cost is $40 (includes lunch).

save the dates September 6: Food, Faith, and Fellowship - Be encouraged by Pastor Karen Greimel then listen to a guest speaker from Caring Bridge who will share about opportunities and blessings offered by their ministry. Noon in Fellowship Hall; freewilll donation lunch.

September 20: Travel to St. Paul to tour the new Bell Museum. We will have a tour of the museum and see the planetarium show. Leave church building at 11 am and return by 4:30 pm. Cost is $22. A light lunch and snacks will be available for purchase at the museum. Feel free to eat before or bring a snack for the bus ride, if you wish.

Questions? Read postings on the bulletin board, contact Karen Nelson (763.420.5015 x138 or karenn@lordoflife.org), or visit lordoflife.org/owls.

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On June 27, the OWLs headed downtown to visit Target Field. After an hour-long lecture about an 1884 baseball team, they had a short time to walk around the stadium to check out Private Suite #34 and the Budweiser Pavilion. Then the group walked to Gluek’s restaurant for some German food.

—Joan Holmes

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Counseling Available

One more month awaits for great summertime reading—

FAITH: a journey for all A book by former President Jimmy Carter, reviewed by Pastor Chick Lane

When a former president in his 90s, who regularly teaches a Bible class in his congregation, and volunteers each year with Habitat for Humanity, and still leads an institute committed to world peace and justice writes a book on faith—it seems like a book most Christians should read.

When this former president regularly reads and quotes many of the most important Christian theologians of the past 100 years, he deserves to be taken seriously.

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Such is the work of former President Carter in FAITH: a journey for all. I enjoyed the entire book, but it was the last two chapters that really captured me. In Chapter 5, What Faith Means to Me, he describes his Christian faith in deeply personal terms and uses very helpful examples.

I provide one quote (Pages 88-89) to give an example of Carter’s depth and easy writing style, “I have come to realize that the apparent weaknesses of Christ are what make him precious and give him a quality of authenticity that is convincing.”

A mental health professional is onsite at Lord of Life on Thursdays from 10 am to 6 pm for individual, family, and relationship counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, couple relationships, family dynamics and conflict, peer relationship issues, trauma, and emotion and behavior regulation. All sessions are confidential.

To schedule an appointment, please call Lutheran Social Service at 612.879.5320.

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Chapter 6, Challenges to Faith, discusses the unique challenges to faith that are posed by life in 21st century America. In this chapter Carter’s Christian faith and his life in government come together in very helpful ways.

He knows his faith as one who has lived his entire life in Christ. He knows the American political scene as only a former president can. These two perspectives merge in this chapter. It is very engaging.

My description may make the book sound overly heavy.

It isn’t. It is both readable and thought-provoking. I recommend it to you.

Stay tuned for more book reviews shared in LifeTIMES on a periodic basis. If you have a book that has been insightful and impacted your faith, feel free to contact Bev Mello (bevm@lordoflife.org) with more details.

Called to Lead Children, Youth, and Family ministry is looking for high school youth who feel called to lead. Lord of Life employs ministry assistants who provide leadership to some of the CYF programs. As a ministry assistant, the high schooler works directly with our After School Program (see below) that meets on almost every Tuesday from 2:30–6 pm. They also assist with church school Sunday mornings.

For more information and to fill out an application, visit lordoflife.org/employment.

After School Program (ASP) Almost every Tuesday during the school year, ASP is designed to give first- to fifth-grade children faithbased after school programming.

Time is divided between snack, quiet homework time, fun, and fellowship which includes service projects, science experiments and crafts.

A Lord of Life bus picks up students from Meadow Ridge, Basswood and Rush Creek elementary schools and brings them to Lord of Life. Parent pick-up is at or before 6 pm. All children are invited to join in, however, busing is only provided for those attending the schools listed above. You are welcome to bring your child to church to participate.

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Registration opens on August 1.

New this year, you can register for both fall and winter/spring sessions.

For details on session dates, costs, and to register, please visit lordoflife.org/ afterschoolprogram.

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Summer Stats adventure summer

camp 107

week 159

elca youth gathering 83

youth volunteer leaders 234

elementary vacation bible school 483

evening vacation bible school 33

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summer stretch 250

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preschool/ kindergarten vacation bible school 262

middle school mission trip 56

summer church school Sundays through September 2, children age 3-completed grade 3 are invited to worship with their families at 8:30, 9:45, or 11 am. They leave for continued learning on the lesson of the day doing projects, singing songs, and reading from the Bible. Summer church school is free; no registration is required.

karing kingdom preschool parents: save the date Karing Kingdom’s Get Acquainted Day is Thursday, September 6. This special day gives children and parents alike the opportunity to meet-and-greet future classmates and teachers and to familiarize everyone with our school setting. More details on Get Acquainted Day will be shared in the September issue. School begins September 10/11. We look forward to another great school year!

Church School / Confirmation: Register Now

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Church school for 2 year olds–grade 6 begins on September 8/9 on Saturdays (5:30 pm) or Sundays (8:30, 9:45 or 11 am). Children learn about Jesus through stories, music, activities, and more! Make new friends, spend time together, and grow in faith! To register, visit lordoflife.org/churchschool.

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C3 (Christ, Confirmation, Community) confirmation ministry is for 7-10th graders. It begins Sunday, September 9 or Wednesday, September 12. Small groups will be finalized soon. If you have not yet registered, we ask that you please register no later than August 5 at lordoflife.org/c3.

Summer Nights

Middle School and High School: August 6 and 20, 7-9 pm Meet for worship in the backyard, stay for a bonfire, yard games, basketball, conversation, and s’mores!

Bring a friend or make a friend – fun for all!

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L O R D O F L I F E L U T H E RAN CHU R CH (E LCA ) 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311-4313 phone 763.420.5015 fax 763.420.7286 web lordoflife.org LifeTIMES is a monthly ministry of Lord of Life Lutheran Church printed by Wallace Carlson Printing using ecofriendly inks. To receive LifeTIMES in the mail or electronically—call 763.420.5015 or stop in the church office or email office@ lordoflife.org with your name & address. We invite you to share faith stories, Lord of Life ministry events, photos, poetry & artwork to bevm@lordoflife.org. Submissions may be edited. Deadline for the September issue is August 1.

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SourceMN volunteers prepare, cook, and serve a meal every month to marginalized youth in south Minneapolis.

They also enjoyed a beautiful Minnesota summer boat ride! Shown above (left to right) include: Gwen Denninger, Chuck Denninger (holding LifeTIMES), Jerry Sorenson, Mark Middendorf, Pat Smuda-Behr, Judy Curtiss, Kathy Brown, and Linda Murray. To learn more about the SourceMN ministry, visit lordoflife.org/sourcemn.