GOD AS A FATHER we are GOD’S children

“Father of orphans and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.”

—-Psalm 68:5

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

—1 John 3:1

“…yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.”

—1 Corinthians 8:6

“But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.”

—John 1:12-13

No one has ever seen God. It is the only Son, himself God, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.

—John 1:18

“But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.”

—Galatians 3:25-26

[Jesus said,] “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

—Matthew 6:9-10

Baptisms

At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at any age. To schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015) or visit lordoflife.org/baptism. The next baptism class is May 1 at 5pm via Zoom. A blessed welcome to all of these newly baptized into the family of God!

February

February 11, 2023

Jayce Jesse Sorum

February 19, 2023

Everett Charles Bryz-Gornia

Graham Thomas Lienemann

Analise Noel Perkins

March

March 12, 2023

Charlotte Rae Bingham

William Walter Dworak

Banks Knutson Miller

Margot Charlie Nelson

Vinny Thomas Lee Skylondz

March 18, 2023

Hailey Jo Smith

March 19, 2023

Nolan Bryce Ellefson

Jonah Richard Greff

March 26, 2023

Sadie James Hillery

Blakely Sue Woosley

Bereavements

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

February

Kirstin Delp and family at the death of her mother, Kay Peterson

Jason Espeseth and Becky Wacker and family at the death of their daughter, Brianna

Terri Hendrickson and family at the death of her husband, Dave Hendrickson

Kevin Osterberg and family at the death of his son, Erik Osterberg

Erik Schefers and family at the death of his mother, Carol Schefers

Michael Schlicht and family at the death of his father, Thomas Schlicht

Ronald Schoening and family at the death of his wife, Elrena Schoening

Sonia Wessman and family at the death of her mother

March

Marge Avery and family at the death of her husband, Dick Avery

Galen Becklin and family at the death of his sister, Eileen Wilke, and cousin Janell McDougal

Karonne Becklin and family at the death of her cousin, Janell McDougal

Laura Butler and family at the death of her father, Allen Ackland

David and Joann Cross and family at the death of cousin, Janell McDougal

Jessica Dexheimer and family at the death of her grandmother

Tom and Julie Gilstad and famlly at the death of cousin Janell McDougal

Kyle Neu and family at the death of his mother

Weddings

Lord of Life would be delighted to assist you in preparation for one of the most important days of your life! To schedule a wedding, contact Michelle Tomlinson (michellet@lordoflife.org or 763.420.5015 x118). All couples who desire to be married at Lord of Life must attend a two-day seminar. More details are at lordoflife.org/weddings.

Welcome New Members

Allen and Brianne Aaseby with Julian

Justin and Maari Berg with Greta and Griffin

Shawn and Sarah Cheesman

Steve and Mary Daley

Laurie Hansen

Donna Koosman

John and Deb Moorse

Charlie and Jackie Schumacher with Bryson and Lainie

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. Contact Diane Steffen (dianes@lordoflife.org or 763.420.5015) or visit lordoflife.org/membership for more information. You are invited to be part of the Lord of Life faith community.