December 2018 LifeTIMES

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

Ivona Staszewski

LifeTIMES

December 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.

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15/16 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Dr. Joel Wight Hoogheem, Lead Pastor, joel@lordoflife.org Rev. Kaitlyn Forster, kaitlynf@lordoflife.org Rev. Dr. Karen Geisendorfer-Lindgren, Pastor Emeritus, karengl@lordoflife.org Rev. Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren, Pastor Emeritus, peter@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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Christmas Day

music

LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem Cantata Weekend— Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest See Page 4 Pastor Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren Church school children sing in worship See Page 14 Pastor Karen Greimel Saturday (5:30pm), Sunday (8:30/9:45/11am) Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem Sunday (5:30pm) Travelers’ Christmas with children’s sermon and candlelight Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem 11am, 1, 2:30, 4pm with children’s sermon 5:30, 8, 9:30, 11pm with candlelight Pastor Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren 9:45am Pastor Donna Rohrer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Saturdays: 5:30pm - Praise Band and Holy Communion

Worship & Music / Pastor’s Article.............................................................. Pages 2-3 Christmas Cantata and Worship Schedule / Events.................................... Pages 4-5 Financial Freedom / Generosity................................................................... Pages 6-7 Take a Pause for Prayer................................................................................Pages 8-9 Lord of Life Ministries............................................................................... Pages 10-14 Karing Kingdom Preschool............................................................................. Page 15 Caught Reading LifeTIMES.............................................................................. Page 16

Sundays: 8:30, 9:45, and 11am - Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays Third Sunday: December 16 - 10am, Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope Third Wednesday: December 19 - 1pm, Arbor Lakes Senior Living, and 2:30pm, Rose Arbor Assisted Living

Worship & Music

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

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Enjoy God’s presence now without running to the next thing—

Will It Be Later Soon?

by Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem Several Halloweens ago, as my son Ian and I were driving around, he queried, “Will it be later soon?” While he was most likely wondering about when he’d be trickor-treating since he was told it would happen “later,” I was struck by what a deep philosophical question he asked.

Will it be later soon?

There seems to be a tug for many of us to always be seeking out the next thing, whether it is an event, an experience, an item, or whatever. We tend to be looking ahead, always seeking after that which is not yet.

Waiting and anticipation are a genuine struggle for so many. Even as Ian and I were driving around on that October 31, we could have wandered into many stores to see all the Christmas stuff available for sale.

The outcome of this Christmas Creep, however, is that when Christmas actually comes, we are so sick and tired of dealing with all the Christmas stuff for so long—the decorations, the music, the lights, all of it—that we can’t wait to be done with it, pack it up, turn it off, and put it away. Until next October.

None of this is news to any of us, of course. Yet as Christians, we live in this tension of what the world around us proclaims and what Scripture and time-honored traditions of our faith proclaim. The world races to Christmas, but we wait. Heck, we even have a whole season of the church year dedicated to waiting: Advent.

The word “Advent” originates from a Latin word for “coming.”

Anita Stauffer writes, “Advent focuses on this ‘coming’ in three ways: Christ coming in the past as the baby at Bethlehem, Christ coming in the present in Word and Sacrament and in the fellowship of the church, and Christ coming again in the future at the end of time.”

Blue is the color of Advent, representing hope. Darkness is a theme of the season and, Stauffer suggests, “Advent is a time for visual restraint and simplicity” in worship spaces.

While the world rushes to Christmas, we patiently wait with hope in anticipation not only of our Christmas celebrations, but also of the coming again of Christ. So our faith leads us to walk out-of-step with the world around us. It doesn’t mean that we can’t listen to Christmas music or decorate our homes or anything of the sort. What it means, however, is that we engage the season of Advent by waiting.

We can even relish the waiting and savor the anticipation of the celebration of the coming of Christ. I hope that our worship experiences will assist you in keeping the rush of Christmas in its proper perspective. (Worship schedule details for Advent and Christmas are on Page 2 and 5.)

Pastor’s Article

It will be later soon enough, so we can enjoy God’s presence right now without running to the next thing. Waiting with the confident hope of the coming—and coming again—of Christ, we pray patiently in the darkness of Advent, knowing that Christmas will come in due time, that it cannot be rushed, and that waiting may be hard but it is not as hard as having nothing for which to wait.

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Christmas Cantata Come celebrate the birth of our Lord with the Canticle Choir performing Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest.” The choir sings familiar—and not so familiar—songs of Christmas from the United States, Central America, and South America accompanied by harp, marimba, and guitar. Sung in both English and Spanish, this beautiful music is sure to set the mood for your Christmas season. Join in during all

Christmas Cantata

worship services on Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9.

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Feliz Navidad!

Tuesday, December 11, 7pm, at OMNI Brewing—

After all worship services on December 8/9—

Buddy the Elf says it best, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” Join a Christmas carol sing along on December 11, 7pm, at OMNI Brewing. Bring your requests, friends, vocal chords, and Christmas cheer. There will be prizes for the most festive attire! Carols will be led by Brian Schroeder and made magical by you. For details, contact Pastor Kaitlyn (kaitlynf@lordoflife.org).

You are invited to this year’s Craft & Bake Sale with all proceeds benefitting Lord of Life’s ministries and missions. Baked goods, crafts, Holy Land olive oil, embroidered dish towels, and more will be available for purchase. Fellowship Hall doors will open on Saturday after 5:30pm worship and Sunday after 8:30am worship. Thank you for your support of the many ministries, missions, and their missionaries.

Christmas Carol Sing Along

Craft & Bake Sale

Full month of December’s worship on Page 2—

Advent/Christmas Worship

Saturday/Sunday, December 15/16

Pastor Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren preaching

Church school students sing during worship (see details on Page 14) Saturday/Sunday, December 22/23

Pastor Karen Greimel preaching

5:30 pm worship (Saturday) 8:30, 9:45, and 11am worship (Sunday) Sunday, December 23, Travelers’ Christmas Worship

Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem preaching

5:30pm with children’s sermon and candlelight with childcare Monday, December 24, Christmas Eve

Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem preaching

11am, 1, 2:30, 4pm with children’s sermon, childcare available

5:30, 8, 9:30, 11pm with candlelight, 5:30pm service with childcare Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day

Pastor Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren preaching

9:45am, childcare available

an advent journey You are encouraged to visit the narthex table for a variety of Advent devotionals. Ranging from family/ children’s calendars with daily-numbered windows to adult devotionals written by

provided free of charge. Stop and peruse the options soon; supplies are limited.

From Lord of Life, blessings on your Advent journey.

Advent/Christmas Worship and Events

Henri J.M. Nouwen—these resources are

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FINANCIAl FREEDOM

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Finding Joy and Peace in Personal

Financial Freedom

Finances

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alking about and wrestling with money may be one of the most anxiety producing and stressful acts that we do as adults. Yet, it doesn’t have to be! Join a free foursession conversation (with a break for Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend) designed to give you the tools and mindset to help find joy and peace in personal finances.

Your commitment gives you access to practical resources, a space to know you aren’t going through this alone, and more confidence as you capitalize on the future.

All registered singles and couples will receive a free copy of The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated by Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack and have a space for questions to be answered by experts in the field.

Four Sessions: January 6, 13, 27, and February 3

For more information and to register, visit lordoflife.org/lifelonglearning.

If questions, connect with Pastor Kaitlyn (kaitlynf@lordoflife.org) or Pastor Chick (chickl@lordoflife.org).

Spontaneous Generosity

by Pastor Chick Lane In the Old Testament there are three different ways God’s people are instructed to give. The first, and the most basic, is the tithe. God’s people are to give 10% of their income to God. Interestingly, this is not used primarily to support the temple. Rather, it is used for celebrations and to provide for the poor. The second is called offerings. These offerings are made on festivals.

In our day, this would be like making a special gift to Lord of Life at Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. The third, which is expected but spontaneous, is called gifts.

These gifts are to be given when someone sees a need, like encountering a beggar at the city gate.

December always feels like a month that calls out for this last sort of giving—spontaneous giving. Each year my wife and I sit down and discuss how we want to do our “end-of-year” giving. This is always somewhat spontaneous giving that goes to ministries we don’t support the rest of the year. Some of these repeat year after year, others are new each year. Throughout the month, she carries extra coins in her purse and seeks out the red kettles often found outside stores. We like to give money to our granddaughters and ask them to decide where they want to give it.

What are your family traditions around spontaneous giving in December? Do you have any? If so, celebrate them, and make sure to include kids or grandkids, if you have them. If spontaneous giving in December hasn’t been a practice in the past, why not give it a try.

In the hustle and hassle of what is often the busiest month of the year, spontaneous generosity can bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Budget Year-to-date — October 2018 Actual

Total member contributions All other

Budget Difference

$2,906,719 $2,976,800 ($70,081) $257,943 $219,200 $38,743

Total receipts

$3,164,661 $3,196,000 ($31,339) Lord of Life Weekly Giving — October 2018

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

10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28

Actual Budget

$90,962 $82,363

$66,359 $82,363

$55,083 $82,363

$105,366 = $317,769 $ 82,363 = $329,450

tithe offerings gifts

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baptisms

At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at any age. The next baptism class will be Sunday, December 16, at 12:15 pm.

No registration is required. To schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015).

Take a Pa

October 7

Nora Louise Gilbertson

Jordyn Marie Narr

Amberlei Ann Vargas

October 13

Ethan Presley Butler

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

October 14

Emberly Laura Catton

Ava Lee Huntress-Zachow

Luke Michael Huntress-Zachow

Hazel James Kain

Briggs Steven Miller

Carson Thomas Tauer October 19

Quinn Diane Morem October 20

Hazel Delphine Schommer

August Robert Waataja

Hazel Jane Waataja

Pause for Prayer

October 21

Lola Kay Cota

Preston John Koval

Max Thomas Zastoupil

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bereavements Elly Anderson and family at the death of her cousin Joanne Brown and family at the death of her husband Don Cheeley and family at the death of his mother Scott Iannazzo and family at the death of his mother Lisa Jordet and family at the death of her father Joyce Peterson and family at the death of her friend Noreen Roehl and family at the death of her brother Barb Throndsen and family at the death of her friend Nancy Lotthammer and family at the death of her brother Lucy Chisato-Rodvik and family at the death of her sister Sandie Saar and family at the death of her brother-in-law Lowell Schiebe and family at the death of his daughter Kris Schreiner and family at the death of her father

use for Prayer welcome to new members

weddings

October 6

Amanda Hill & Kurtis Reuper

Brad Armentrout

October 12

Liz Isakson & Kyle Seeman

Jessica Noyes & Tanner Hiatt

Mark & Peg Sorensen

Wayne Peterson Steve & Jen Welk with Megan and Matthew

October 19

Claire Duhaime & Kevin Kosel October 20

Jenna Barthel & Wade Haupt

Chad & Melissa Wieneke with Jack and Harper

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 Lord of Life.

an advent prayer

Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that, transformed by grace, we may walk in your way; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

—Evangelical Lutheran Worship

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Crossways Bible Study

by Pastor Donna Rohrer

Join with others who want to know and understand God’s plan and God’s love. Beginning January 20/21, we’ll have a Bible study to help us learn “The Story of the Bible.” Using colorful symbols that are both visual and well-explained, we’ll learn more about familiar stories—and discover more stories and what they mean today.

Using a timeline to help understand how all these stories fit together will also teach God’s plan for us. (For those of you who have taken a class with me, this is all about looking more deeply into the timeline we have been using.)

There are six sessions with ten lessons in each session. We will do two sessions a year, starting this winter and then a fall session. Lessons will be led by Lord of Life member Don Clark and me. This study is for people who have spent time studying the Bible and for those who want to start learning more now.

The lesson book has colorful, well-explained drawings to explain God’s great plan and a workbook to dig more deeply into certain themes. One of the big “take-aways” from this study is learning how these stories fit into the different cultures and time periods and understanding how our lives are touched

by God in our time.

There will be an overview meeting on Sunday, December 2, at 9:45am, and Monday, December 3, at 7pm. Books will be available for purchase and the excitement of seeing how maps and charts and pictures can help us unfold the story. This will be a great opportunity to deepen your faith with more understanding of God’s story.

Sunday, December 9, 5pm—

The Balancing Act

Clean Slate, Have You Ever Wanted a Re-Do? As adults, we are hard-wired to constantly have our plates spinning in the air. Family. Friends.

Work. Life. Faith. Finances. The list could go on and on. And yet, how often do we feel like we are living life to the fullest? This last session on December 9 will include looking at our priorities in life and reimagining our time from a clean slate. By embracing how we make time for the things we value, we will seek balance and wholeness, as we piece together the things that bring joy and enhance our lives.

For more information, contact Pastor Kaitlyn (kaitlynf@lordoflife.org).

Connect Life is focused on those in their 20s, 30s, and 40s—

“Whole:” Reading and Reflecting December 4, 7pm, OMNI Brewing in Maple Grove

“Look around and you’ll notice…the world is covered with jagged edges,” says author and pastor Steve Wiens. He has a point, when we really pay attention, the world isn’t perfect. We don’t live in a utopian society, no matter how much we think that we do. Yet, as we notice the imperfections, there can also be enormous amounts of beauty and grace.

Lord of Life Ministries

At Connect Life this December, we will be discussing Steve Wiens book, Whole: Restoring What Is Broken in Me, You, and the Entire World, and asking questions of vulnerability, peace, and hungering for a better world. You are invited to read the book prior to December 4 (although not required) then come ready for conversations that meet us in this broken world. RSVP at lordoflife.org/connectlife.

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Dave and Lindi Lund

Merle Waldron Lorie and Terry Robertson

Dominican Republic Mission Trip

by Merle Waldron At the end of every worship service, we say as a congregation, “We are children of God, loved beyond measure, sent to serve the world.” So what does that mean, “sent to serve the world?” This year for five Lord of Lifers— Lindi and Dave Lund, Lorie and Terry Robertson, and me—it meant going back to the Dominican Republic to experience the mission again and renew God’s love, grace, and peace. From the first planning meetings to the travel, the focus was not about building a house, it was about being a servant of God. The Holy Spirit directed us in everything, and we were open to God’s leading.

It’s hard to say what was the most memorable part of our mission, but everyone agreed—even our Dominican partners—that this was a relaxed week of building a home. We opened our eyes to see what the Holy Spirit had in store for us and to see how much God cares. Yes, the home was built and turned over to the family. Yet, there was so much more the Lord gave to us.

The week began with a walk through the community seeing the families and homes we worked on in the past two years. During Sunday’s worship, we had the honor of presenting Pastor Juan’s grandson to the Lord, with others from the congregation. We had daily devotions at the work site. We played with the kids everywhere.

We had arts and craft projects: building motorcycles out of wood scraps, drawing and coloring, playing ball, Frisbee™, and Giant Jenga™. We laughed together and helped the family and kids build with us on the home. We prayed together as a community, it couldn’t have been better.

Each morning before we started work, we opened with prayer and a devotion focused on prayer, identity, passion, practice, promise, and purpose. Devotions reminded us not just who we are, but whose we are: a child of God loved beyond measure. Each evening, we’d recap the day and be in awe of all God had done. It was a week in which we saw God moving throughout the community and within the servants he called to go to the Dominican Republic. It truly opened our eyes and hearts to the importance of what is said at the closing worship, “We are children of God, loved beyond measure, sent to serve the world.”

“The Dominican Republic has only one season; they love flowers and enjoy having them everywhere. Prior to leaving Minnesota, I created the picture below center with our mission theme also written in Spanish.The homeowners, particularly the daughter and grandmother, loved it! May they always feel God’s love.” —Merle

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Older Wiser Lutherans december events

Loaves of Love

On Thursday, December 6, at 5:30pm, Loaves of Love will be baking dinner rolls for the December Source MN meal. Join in on this service project which will benefit others in need. For more information about the Loaves of Love ministry, visit lordoflife.org/loavesoflove.

Thursday, December 6: The annual OWLs Christmas Party is celebrating Jesus’ birthday. Festivities begin at noon in Fellowship Hall for a freewill donation lunch.

Pastor Peter will give devotions. Our guest, “Coda,” with Malcolm Anderson on the piano and keyboard along with Scott Dorff playing soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones will bless us with their gift of music. They compose and arrange their own music. We will be collecting donations for the CROSS Holiday Toy Shop.

It’s a party—bring a friend!

Wednesday, December 19: Worship service at Arbor Lakes at 1pm and/or Rose Arbor Assisted Living at 2:30pm.

Lord of Life has gathered resources aimed at providing compassionate care, hope, and educational opportunities. These resources may be used during times of struggle for individuals and/or caregivers. Refresh includes programs such as GriefShare, Celebrate Recovery, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), cancer support, as well as pastoral care or prayer appointments.

Refresh also offers educational opportunities such as speakers, events, and guidance to trained professionals who are qualified in responding to specific concerns.

Lord of Life Ministries

To learn more about upcoming monthly Refresh events, visit lordoflife.org/refresh.

To view previous presentations, visit lordoflife.org/previousrefresh.

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Wednesday (note change of day), December 19: Please join in on Wednesday, December 19, as we travel to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. We will enjoy lunch as we watch Holiday Inn. Leave at 10:30am and return by 5pm. Cost is $69 which includes lunch and the play.

This event is full. To be placed on a waiting list, contact Karen Nelson.

save the date Thursday, January 10 (note change of date): Food, Faith, and Fellowship—Celebrate Freedom!

Representatives from FreedomWorks will be our guests. Begin at noon in Fellowship Hall with a freewill donation lunch. Come! Be warmed by good food, fellowship, and encouraged by lives changed through the ministry of FreedomWorks. Sign up on the bulletin board near the Info Center (located across from the main sanctuary doors) or contact Karen Nelson.

Thursday, January 17: Travel to the MN History Center in St. Paul. We will have a guided tour of “The Greatest Generation” exhibit then time to tour on your own before enjoying lunch at D’Amico’s in the center. Leave LOL at 9:30am and return at 3pm. Cost is $15 with lunch on your own.

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

“I feel I got a lot closer to God and some of my friends with all the fun we had. I knew God was there with us!”

“Before I didn’t really believe, but I do now.”

“I feel closer to God than before I came here.” “[My faith] grew a lot because now I know that God is actually there.”

“I got closer to God on this retreat. My faith grew when I learned more about praying, words, and rules.”

“I feel closer to God and have learned some things about God that helped me grow closer to God.”

confirmation retreats

december confirmation schedule 7th/8th grade

December 2, 5: Apostles’ Creed: Not just a ghost!

December 9, 12: Lord’s Prayer: Teach us to pray

9th grade

December 2, 5: Lutheran Doctrine: Preisthood of All Believers December 9, 12: Lutheran Doctrine: Justification

Next C3 Confirmation Meeting Date: January 6, 9, 2019

Lord of Life Ministries

Each year Lord of Life confirmation students in 7th and 8th grade attend a retreat. Take note of some quotes from them on this page. Let’s pray for God’s blessings on all confirmation students in their faith journey.

“[My faith] grew every second. I loved it here!”

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parent night out

december 7 • 6pm • $15/child birth-5th grade • lordoflife.org/pno

winter release day

save the date: january 21 1 -5 grade • lordoflife.org/releaseday st

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december church school

December 1/2: 3 year olds–6th grade church school and 2 year olds parent/child class December 8/9: 3 year olds–6th grade, Saturday all church school starts in Samaritan Hall

Lord of Life Ministries

December 15/16: 3 year olds–6th grade: All children sing in worship Saturday: meet at 5pm in Fellowship Hall, then join families for worship Sunday: drop off in regular classrooms

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December 22/23: 3 year olds–6th grade: Children are welcome to worship with families or check in at the kiosks and attend a Christmas Celebration led by Children, Youth, and Family staff December 29/30: No church school: children are welcome to worship with families

Happy birthday, Jesus!

The month of December brings much to celebrate! This month’s theme is Christmas. We will be counting down to the special day Jesus was born. Our December parent meeting will be Monday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 4. Parents will be making fleece-tie blankets for the CROSS Toy Shop.

Children will also spend the month preparing for our annual Christmas program on Thursday, December 13, at 7pm. Families are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to present to Baby Jesus at the Christmas Program. Gifts will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and Crescent Cove.

On Friday, December 14, Schiffelly Puppets will join us for a family event from 10-11:30am. There is no school December 17-Janaury 1. School will resume Wednesday, January 2.

Registration for the 2019-20 school year begins for currently enrolled families on December 3. Alumni registration will be online January 7-10. Registration will open to the general public on January 14. For more information about registration or to schedule a meeting, please visit lordoflife.org/karingkingdom.

Karing Kingdom Preschool

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Caught Reading LifeTIMES

TIME SENSITIV E MATERIAL RETURN SERV ICE REQ UESTED

During their MEA vacation visiting Chicago, Julia and mom Jennifer Neu were caught reading LifeTIMES in O’Hare airport! A very special thank you to Julia & Jennifer for packing a LifeTIMES in their suitcases.

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FreedomWorks post-prison ministry residents and guests were blessed by joyful servants who prepared and served a delicious Thanksgiving meal. From left to right are ministry leaders Cheryl & Greg Myhr, Jeff Mason, LaVerne Kinvig, Paige Peterson, Cynthia Pivec, Judy Mason, Jennifer & Bruce Baldwin. Not pictured are Rhonda Evans-Hofer and Jeff Peterson.