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WELCOME
Autumn is a season of change and new beginnings. The trees around us will slow their chlorophyll production which will turn them from green into their colorful fall splendor. Students and teachers are back inhabiting classrooms, as new adventures from kindergarten to college abound.
In the life of the church, we lean heavily on tradition, and for many good reasons. At the same time, our lives of faith as individuals and a community necessarily change with the seasons and with the times. God’s character does not change, but God invites us into new stages in our lives of faith and new experiences of grace and love.
In this issue of Compass, I hope you’ll hear that invitation from God to engage in something new in your life of faith and in the life of this community. Maybe the Holy Spirit will nudge you to try a new ministry. Perhaps you’ll hear a familiar message in a new way. Possibly, God will lead you to follow Jesus more deeply in your daily life.
Blessings on this changing season and on all the new opportunities God offers!
MADE TO LOVE
by Executive Pastor Kaitlyn Forster (kaitlynf@lordoflife.org)
Seems like only yesterday I was taking my kids back-to-school shopping. They love being able to pick out their own supplies, and it is a big deal this year because my youngest is starting kindergarten. On this particular shopping trip, they were abuzz with excitement and nervous trepidation about what will inevitably come on September 3. Luke, our now 2nd grader, kept telling Jojo how great kindergarten is going to be. She seemed to take it all in, but her biggest concern was not with kindergarten at all. She kept insisting that she would sit with him on the bus ride there…and back. He wasn’t too keen on the idea.
When I asked Luke what he was most eager about, it wasn’t the stuff we were gathering either. It was the opportunity to see his friends again. He was excited by all the games they would play at recess and summer stories they would swap. It was heartwarming to hear him share stories about these relationships he is forming. Hopefully, they will be ones that will last a very long time and we’ll be able to watch them grow.
Relationships—even at this young age—are incredibly important. They help to make sense of the world. Who we are and how we show up can be directly influenced by people in our lives. Relationships encourage us to look beyond the mirror of our own experiences and help us develop wells within ourselves for empathy and understanding. They also have a way of filling us with hope when we allow them to. For instance, a loving relationship with a parent gives a glimpse into loving aspects of God. Or a conversation with a close friend may be the reminder that we are created to be in community with God and one another.
Yet, relationships—authentic, meaningful relationships—aren’t always easy to maintain. Life gets busy and the schedule gets chaotic. Unexpected challenges get thrown our way. People, including ourselves, are occasionally messy and difficult. During the summer, the congregational council met with Maple Grove mayor, Mark Steffenson, on key issues facing residents. One issue he noted is loneliness.
Statistics show roughly 1 out of every 4 adults regularly feel very or fairly lonely, and it impacts their wellbeing. Not having meaningful social connections can also lead towards other health risks and are associated with higher rates of depression and anxiety. These statistics are startling but unfortunately, not surprising. Loneliness, in its varying degrees, may impact anybody and everybody. Especially in these years since Covid-19 lockdown, relationships have felt harder to maintain and meeting new people comes with added complexities.
This is a reality that many know too well, and it’s one that we can work towards changing. Jesus taught the disciples that to love God is to love each other, and to love each other is to love God. As people of faith today, we are called to be a part of our communities and develop meaningful, authentic relationships with those around us. It is a part of who we are created to be, and shapes not only ourselves but the world that we live in.
When we make the time to be in community with others it shapes how we view the world, instilling glimmers of hope for a brighter tomorrow.
As this new season begins, with new rhythms and the possibility for new relationships, it is also a new invitation to reflect on the communities you are a part of, how you want to show up in them, and think about how God is inviting you into the future
This season is a chance to reflect on the work that relationships require, like active listening instead of listening to formulate the next sentence as well as remembering that your stories are worth sharing, too. In those moments of being seen and heard, the jagged edges of loneliness can begin to wear away, and the beauty of God’s life-giving love can be more deeply felt.
YOU’RE INVITED
An invitation can be a lot of things. It can be a reminder of something that’s already familiar—maybe an invite to something that’s a yearly tradition. It can be a surprise—a text from a friend who’s just blocks away wanting to know if you have time to get coffee with them. It can be challenging—an invite to lead a new seminar at work or to try skydiving.
The Bible is full of invitations: invitations to come and see, to be healed, to be fully ourselves, to follow Jesus. They’re sometimes familiar, sometimes scary, exciting, life-changing invitations. How do we respond? And how do we, as a community, embody those invitations for others?
This year, we’ll explore some of these invitations as we talk about who we’re invited to be as individuals, as a church community, and as neighbors. Our hope is that these invitations will lead us to a deeper understanding of who God has created us to be, and how accepting the invitations God offers us changes how we show up in the world.
Come on in!
We’ll start the year on the weekend of September 7+8 with an event called “Come on in!” During each service,
join in worship for a blessing of the backpacks for anyone going back to school. This could be kids, college students, teachers, school administrators—bring your backpack or bag and we’ll pray for you and for this upcoming year.
And be sure to plan time before or after a Sunday service to check out the rest of the events throughout Lord of Life’s building! There will be tons of interactive activities throughout the building, so come on in and see what Lord of Life has for you. Plus, there will be a coffee truck that Sunday.
This is the first of some fun fall events that are perfect to invite others to.
• Food Truck Festival, September 14, 4:30-7pm
• Trunk or Treat, October 20, 3-4:30pm
• Family Retreat, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, November 8-10
• The Journey of Faith + The Enneagram two-week workshop, November 11, 18, 7-8:30pm
Invite a friend and come on in!
THIRTY YEARS OF KARING KINGDOM
by Bev Mello (bevm@lordoflife.org)
Established in 1995 at the West Fish Lake and Bass Lake Road church building, Karing Kingdom Preschool (KKP) opened its doors to its first class of preschoolers. Director Carly Tappe shares, “After enjoying a wonderful summer, it’s back to school for our thirtieth year! The KKP staff (see next page) and I have been busy preparing to welcome in every single student for a wonderful year to learn and grow. We are eagerly awaiting the Class of 2024-25!”
“Karing Kingdom is an incredible ministry that has positively impacted so many students and families. We are so excited to have another great year ahead of us!”
—Lead Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem
The entrance to KKP is across from the main office where there are cubbies for students, decorated with beautiful artwork. Precious little feet (and perhaps a few anxious parents) will patter through KKP’s doors, ready to discover a whole new world of the alphabet, phonetics, numbers, days of the week, months, and seasons—with even a sprinkling of Spanish in the curriculum. KKP begins the day with a warm smile and greeting of “Good morning!” The staff is incredibly creative and fun-filled and have planned a vibrant mix of theme days such as pajama day, wacky hair day, hat day, book fairs, and even an occasional field trip to a farm or nature park. Woven through activities are many teachable moments for service such as creating art for senior living, Halloween treats to military personnel, and supporting Ronald McDonald House.
Curiosity will abound as the students learn through play in various stations throughout the KKP suite. The students may build towering block skyscrapers, learn about shapes and feelings, sing the alphabet song, and more. Numbers will become their friends as they count apples for snack time—learning addition and subtraction without even realizing it. Social skills and important habits will also be taught such as guidelines for hand washing, quietly standing in a line, and waiting for turns. All these seemingly small things make a huge difference in preparing a child for kindergarten. And don’t forget their physical development, as KKP fits in large motor games and activities in Samaritan Hall and outdoors as weather permits.
One of the most magical times for preschoolers may be Sharing Circle—and it’s when children’s personalities emerge! Anna may share about her weekend backyard expeditions. Liam may introduce his adorable pug stuffie. And others may share a fear or something joyful. This is also a time when the students learn to listen to others and learn to respect each other’s thoughts and feelings. All of the KKP staff guides them gently, teaching them the power of words to communicate and the beauty of empathy.
As the year progresses, KKP students learn not just ABCs and 123s, but how to be kind, how to be brave, and how to be friends with other students. These learnings are the seeds of something great—something that will grow with them forever. KKP is a beacon of joy and learning where every child learns academically as well as that they are a star in their own right. Lots of lives have been changed through the years, yet one thing that remains constant is the commitment to preschoolers and their families to provide an enriching environment where learning is valued. Happy learning to all incoming preschoolers and their families at Lord of Life!
(left to right) Director Carly Tappe, Teachers Maureen Murphy, Angie Schiebel, and Linsy Sharp. Fun Fact: Angie Schiebel was one of the founding directors of Karing Kingdom when it opened thirty years ago!
REMEMBRANCE
by Pastor LisaMarie Doerrmann (lisamaried@lordoflife.org)
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. The bold colors of the season are all around us. The hot summer days begin to melt into the cooler fall nights. Nature will soon slow down and ready our world for winter before our very eyes. In so many ways, the fall season is a beautiful representation of the seasons and the preparation happening that will bring forth new growth in the spring. It is a very real reminder for all of us that as life waxes and wanes, when our earthly journeys are completed, we too are readied by God within, carefully prepared to receive our new life in our forever heavenly home in God’s presence. This is true for all of us, ourselves, and our loved ones
On the first Sunday in November, the church celebrates All Saints Day. This celebration has a long history in the worship life of the Christian church. It began as a commemoration of the martyrs who had died for their faith, and it has since become a day when we honor and remember those who, in death, have received eternal life in Christ. We remember with reverence and realize that we rest in Christ’s victory over death, and we remember that we are all connected in the gift of grace from God.
In addition to remembering all those who have entered into eternal life during worship on All Saints Sunday, Lord of Life will celebrate our annual remembrance service on November 3, 7pm. If you are mourning a recent loss, or one that occurred in years past, come and be filled in God’s love through music and scripture. Candles will be lit and placed around the baptismal font reflecting the light of all the lives lost this past year. This is holy time when we gather in God’s presence to support one another, as we remember and reflect on how those memories continue to live on in us and those around us. The season of grief is always changing through time, much like the seasons of the year. All are welcome to gather and remember. The beauty of the season awaits.
WHY WE SING
by Brian Schroeder (brian@lordoflife.org)
For centuries—in times of joy and celebration, in times of upheaval and uncertainty—Christians have gathered to sing.
Why do we do that? What makes singing so special in worship? It’s got to be more than a catchy interlude between the prayers, sermon, and communion, right?
The truth is, there are some really compelling theological (why singing matters spiritually) and physiological (why singing matters in our bodies) reasons why we sing in worship.
Theological
Lord of Life pastors do an incredible job in sermons to help us understand how the Bible relates to our daily lives. When we surround those teachings with songs, it helps us to internalize those theological ideas—like taking notes, but with music!
The work that David Frank and I do as worship leaders is to choose songs that help drive home the themes of that week’s worship. Sometimes, the songs have a one-to-one connection to the theme, like using the hymn Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore alongside the story from Luke 5 when Jesus helped Simon catch a miraculous amount of fish. And sometimes, the songs have a more distant connection, like the song Abundantly More, which connects to the theme of the overflowing blessings of God. Singing these songs helps us to understand more deeply the teachings in Scripture.
Physiological
But what happens to our bodies when we sing together? Part of my thesis in seminary was exploring the physiology of worship. Through my research, I learned the term interactional synchrony, which is when the movement of our bodies begins to mirror each other during a shared musical experience. When we’re singing together, breathing at similar times, perhaps swaying together to the beat, our brain activity actually syncs up, creating a unique social bond that our brains are hardwired to seek out.
When people have a meaningful worship experience, they often say, “That’s when the Holy Spirit showed up!” But really, the Holy Spirit was always with us; it’s us who show up.
In physiological and theological ways, the words, rituals, and music in worship are all designed to help us wake up to the presence of the Holy Spirit among us. This is why we sing.
For details on special fall worship music including adult, youth, and children’s choirs, visit lordoflife.org.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Listen for a woof, meow, or chirp, (maybe there will be a silent type like a lizard‽) at the annual blessing of the animals. Lord of Life’s Creation Care ministry spearheads this very popular event held on Sunday, October 6, 1pm.
Saint Francis of Assisi is revered for his deep compassion for all creatures. Born in the 12th century, he abandoned a life of luxury for one of poverty, seeking harmony with nature. His love for animals was profound; he saw them as part of God’s creation, deserving love and respect. Stories tell of him preaching to birds and taming a fierce wolf in Gubbio, Italy. Today, he is the patron saint of animals and the environment, inspiring many to view all life as interconnected and precious.
With finned, feathered, or furry family members (rain or shine on south lawn)—there will be a parade through campus with a brief worship gathering. Then Pastor Joel and Pastor Kaitlyn will offer a blessing for your pet. You are invited!
WHOSE IS IT?
by Lead Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem (joel@lordoflife.org)
Psalm 24 opens with a bold declaration about the entirety of existence: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it.” All of it? Really? Is this hyperbolic praise or does this psalm mean what it says?
Perhaps Jesus had this psalm in mind when he was confronted with a question about the lawfulness of paying taxes in Luke 21. After being shown a coin with the emperor’s image on it, Jesus stated, “Then give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
Those confronting Jesus were stunned into silence and could not trap him as they had hoped.
Regardless of how you interpret this passage to inform your views of taxation, the larger point for us as people of faith is that God is concerned with all we have (including all our money and wealth) and not just what we decide to let go of toward the church or other charitable organizations. I take Psalm 24 at its word: God cares about it all because it is all God’s.
To put it plainly (and perhaps painfully): we are not owners God is the owner of it all. We are managers or, to use a familiar if antiquated term, we are stewards. While this reality may feel deflating in our quests to acquire and accumulate, it is truly good news when it comes to how God relates to us.
God entrusts resources to each one of us to manage (or steward) faithfully. God is first generous to us and then God trusts us to be generous in response. That means we seek God’s will to be done in all our economic decisions. It may be worth considering:
• How does my household budget honor the ways God has entrusted these gifts to me?
• Am I prayerfully considering what a faithful investment portfolio looks like?
• How do I discern what is a need and what is a want?
• How does my faith in Jesus inform my spending and shopping habits?
• How do I faithfully support the church and other organizations with the finances God has entrusted to me?
• What would delight God with this particular economic decision (whatever it is)?
Far from being a harsh taskmaster, God is a joyful guide in our lives. God desires good for you and good for all people and creation. God also created us to relate to one another, so God equips and empowers us with resources to do just that.
Far from being hyperbole, the proclamation that “the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it” is a reliable promise and an invitation into seeing the world in a renewed way. God desires us to be partners in bringing about God’s hopes and dreams for the world. It’s a wonderful and awesome responsibility that we can live out with each and every decision we make!
Grief is love’s souvenir. It’s our proof that we once loved. Grief is the receipt we wave in the air that says to the world: “Look! Love was once mine. I love well. Here is my proof that I paid the price.”
—Glennon
Doyle
Rick Anderson and family at the death of his mother, Peggy
Jon Black and family at the death of his wife, Caron Black
Nancy Bourbonais and family at the death of her Aunt Maureen
Marilyn Bratsch and family at the death of her husband, Gene Bratsch
Gary Current and family at the death of his mother, Maxine Current
Patty Davidson and family at the death of her cousin, Terri
Jaime Engebretson and family at the death of her father
Darcy Erickson and family at the death of her father, Wayne Peterson
Sue Eyre and family at the death of her mother
Paul Grannes and family at the death of his mother, Lavon Grannes
BAPTISMS
At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at all ages. Baptism classes are required and held via Zoom from 5-6pm on September 9, October 7, November 4, and December 2. To schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015) or visit lordoflife.org/baptism for more details.
May 4, 2024: Daisy Joy Beck, Gemma Grace Dahlheimer, Audrey Simone Hodson, Eleanor Lorraine Hodson, Sophia Lynn Snaza
May 5, 2024: Claire Lorraine Asplin, William Richard Asplin
May 18, 2024: Sloane Elois Brooks
May 19, 2024: Rowan Benjamin Peterson, Brianna Lynn Stonewall, Liam Luke Vidor, Callie Lauren White
May 25, 2024: Spencer Blair Sebring
May 26, 2024: Scarlett Katherine Bojan, Kylee Rose Schleppenbach
June 2, 2024: Mason William Malmer
June 9, 2024: Fletcher Lloyd Ford
June 15, 2024: Lilian Scott Burrell, Mila Grace Perry, Elizabeth Blake Ronkowski
June 16, 2024: Beau Alan Broman, Trey Charles Broman, Kiira Rae Povroznik, Isla Grace Younce, Tyler Lee Younce
June 30, 2024: Henry Ali Khan
July 7, 2024: Anesa Kay Gentz
July 27, 2024: Reagan Jean Wahl
Prayers of sympathy for those grieving the loss of a loved one, may they be comforted in the promise of the resurrection.
Jackie Irene and family at the death of her son, Wayne Irene
Pam Juaire and family at the death of her mother, Joyce
Cheryl King and family at the death of her husband, Richard
Shirley Sue Larson and family at the death of her father
Deb Loppnow and family at the death of her uncle, William McDonald
Jackie McDonough and family at the death of her husband, Terry McDonough
Dawn Miller and family at the death of her mother
Kay Mourer and family at the death of her friend, Marilyn Emery
WEDDINGS
May 18, 2024: Beth Brisky & Curtis Groebner
Mark Muhlstein and family at the death of his father, Richard Muhlstein
Elizabeth Pedersen and family at the death of her aunt
John Schmitz and family at the death of Russell Schmitz
Norma Talley-Hukriede and family at the death of her sister
Ty Thayer and family at the death of his father, Ty Thayer
Jim Ufford and family at his death
Rob Wavinak and family at the death of his mother, Evie
Carol Zahn and family at the death of her son, Chad
May 25, 2024: Cammi Bergline & Jack Schwartzhoff
June 8, 2024: Elizabeth Brimeyer & Jacob Philipsen
June 15, 2024: Alyssa Formo & Kurt TeBeest
June 21, 2024: Callie Novak & Robert Wicklander
July 13, 2024: Marissa Bernal & Taylor Bekken
August 3, 2024: Heather Johnson & Brian James
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Robert & Ruthanne Berdahl with Vincent, Anfin, and Elliot
Mark & Lynette Engebretson
Ryan Helm with Liam and Megan
Ken & Deb Olson
Gregory & Michele Pierson
Forrest & Carol Pietsch
Kari Schieffert with Emma
Brady & Sydney Syverson with Brink and Dutch
Ron and Nancy Wight
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 Diane Steffen (dianes@lordoflife. org or 763.420.5015) or visit lordoflife.org/membership. You are invited to become a part of the Lord of Life faith community.
CENTERING PRAYER
by Linda Botner (lbotner1@aol.com)
Centering prayer is done in silence. We consent to God’s presence and action within us by surrendering our will completely to God. It is our intent to turn off the thoughts we constantly have as we react to people and events in our lives. Instead, we can’t help but evaluate and judge ourselves and others. We cannot stop the thoughts but learn to acknowledge them and let them go. If we can’t let go of the thought, we use a sacred word to remind us to let go. As we do this, we are changed, and God’s view of things becomes more important than our own.
This happens over time as we continue to practice centering prayer. I have been doing this for five years and found over time that I am more calm and do not react to things that come up in daily life. I am not as quick to judge others and am more open to seeing them as children of God. I am more patient and kind. This has been a gradual process.
Richard Rohr has written many books about centering prayer. In a recent meditation1 he wrote:
“In the most mature stage of spiritual development I’m just me warts and all. We are fully detached from our own self image and living in God’s image of us which includes love of the good and the bad. We experience true serenity and freedom. This peace the world cannot give.”
I remember a song I learned in Sunday School. The name of it is, I Have the Joy, Joy, Joy Down in my Heart. The last verse was “I have the peace that passes understanding down in my heart to stay.” This lyric echoes what Rohr wrote about the peace that comes from God.
Centering prayer meets in Lord of Life’s Prayer Chapel at 2pm on the first Tuesday of the month. You are welcome to join in.
1 https://cac.org/daily-meditations
. . . come as you are for in-person centering prayer practice. No need for registration—email questions to karenwh@lordoflife.org or visit lordoflife.org/pray for more details.
INHALE
“Oh, Lord, your ways are just and merciful.”
EXHALE
“Your Word is peace.”
SEEING GOD
“I saw God when we had worship. All staff and kids came together to sing songs and dance and all have a collective moment embracing God.”
Summer Stretch, camp at Shores of St. Andrew, Vacation Bible School (VBS) for preschoolers and elementary, middle school and high school trips, Adventure Week (elementary), Summer Sundays, Story Circles—so many opportunities to see God together! Visit social media (see page 2 for urls) for many more pics of Lord of Life’s summer!
“I saw God in the relationships during VBS—they started the week not really knowing each other and ended the week as friends”
Lord of Life’s Children, Youth and Family Ministry encourages all to seek, live, and share an active faith in Jesus Christ. Visit lordoflife.org/cyf for details on all programs and events in Fall 2024!
Lord of Life’s summer interns lead, work on projects, support programming, build relationships with participants and volunteers, help others grow in faith, and contribute to the ministry of Lord of Life:
Maren Adix
My favorite part of my summer job was experiencing work behind the scenes and working with a great team. One thing I learned is not being afraid to ask questions. I saw God in my work by trying something out of my comfort zone. I grew in my faith by going with the flow and letting things happen. —Mankato State University, Elementary Education
Jocelyn Ames
Lauren Nelson
My favorite part of my job this summer was getting to work with all different ages of kids and working with such an amazing team! Something that I learned is how much planning goes into a bus schedule. I saw God through watching middle school students have so much fun working on service projects for the community. And I grew in my faith by teaching elementary schoolers about God! — University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Health and Wellbeing Sciences
My favorite part of interning has been working with the kids! Whether that’s been Summer Sundays, Pre-K VBS, or Elementary VBS, the kids have been so much fun to interact with and help this summer. One thing I learned was how to delegate better to groups of kids to get their attention. Sometimes making it simple is really effective! I saw God at work through the excitement and smiles throughout the weeks. My faith grew as a result of working together and seeing their enthusiasm! —Loyola University Chicago, Marketing + Spanish
Claudia Ross
My favorite part of the job is the people! It’s been such a blessing having the opportunity to connect with so many different parts of the Lord of Life community :) One thing I learned was confidence in my leadership abilities. My faith grew as I was pushed to lean on God in places that lead me outside of my comfort zone! It was also really special seeing God show up through the community that was built during VBS!
— Bethel University, Elementary Education
My favorite part of internship was playing games in the backyard with kids from all the different camps. One thing I learned is how much kids look up to people my age and the influence you may have on them. I grew in my faith as I saw the impact of my work. Working with kids and seeing them do good in the community is where I saw God. —University of Colorado, Mechanical Engineering
Carter Winkelman
Agreat day to serve with LordofLife
Beginning with worshipful moments creating a paper chain of prayers, a reading, and special messages from Pastor Karen Wight Hoogheem and Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth Pedersen—good and faithful servants left the sanctuary for service in the building and around the community. Held earlier this year, this day of service included highway clean-up and grounds maintenance, prayer shawl creations, a stamping project for this winter’s 3,000 Acts of Kindness, CROSS, the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge, family service project rotations, Global Health Ministries, Mobile Hope, and IOCP (Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners).
This is a fabulous reminder to put your faith into action to serve. From ushering and worship band to donuts and hospitality—there’s always a place for you to show God’s love in uncomplicated, meaningful ways. Visit lordoflife.org/serve for more info.
Loved
by God. Sent to Serve.
Retirement Celebration for
20 Pastor Peter + Pastor Karen!
Pastor Peter and Pastor Karen Geisendorfer-Lindgren will preach at all the worship services on the weekend of October 12-13. Additionally, a rite of “Farewell + Godspeed” will be offered for them to mark this new season of retirement.
Saturday, October 12: Hor D’oeuvres Reception, 6:30pm, Program, 7pm Sunday, October 13: Open House during all three services
To celebrate their retirement, Lord of Life members are invited to give a love offering that Pastor Peter and Pastor Karen will use to take the trip of a lifetime to a destination of their choosing. You can give online at lordoflife.org or by check.
TRUNK OR TREAT—OCTOBER
Donate and decorate at Trunk or Treat! About 32,000 pieces of candy (thanks to all who donated, Lord of Life!) were given in last year’s Trunk or Treat. With leftovers donated to a neighboring congregation— there was no shortage of sugar in our community with lots of joy and fun shared among ghosts, goblins, and aliens of all sorts. Invite a friend or neighbor on Sunday, October 20, 3-4:30pm—costumes encouraged for young and old! Learn more about decorating your trunk and donating at lordoflife.org/trunkortreat.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Getting Ready for Confirmation, September 4, 6:30-8pm
Kickoff Weekend Open House, September 8, 8:30am-12pm
Food Truck Festival, September 14, 4:30-7:30pm
Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) Weekend, October 26-27
Third Grade Bibles, October 27, all worship services
Remembrance Service, Nov. 3, 7pm
Holy Land Adult Forum, Nov. 10, 11am-12pm
Rev. Joan Deming shares about her time at the Tent of Nations, a farm in Palestine that welcomes volunteers from all over the world. She’ll speak about her experience there and about the Palestinian Christian family who runs this farm while under constant threat of intimidation and violence.
The Journey of Faith + The Enneagram Workshop, Nov. 11, 18, 7-8:30pm
Thanksgiving Eve Worship, Nov. 27, 7-7:45pm with fellowship
WORSHIP
Saturdays: 5:30pm with Livestream
Sundays: 8:30, 9:45, 11am with Livestream
Church School (two-6th grade) during regular Sunday
worship (register: lordoflife.org/churchschool)
Childcare available (birth - two) during regular Sunday worship
Family Retreat
Kalahari Resort Wisconsin
Dells
Nov. 8-10
registration open: lordoflife.org/familyretreat
Stay connected with recurring events:
Alone...Together Men, second Monday
Alone...Together Women, third Monday
Brewed Theology, second Monday, 7pm (OMNI Brewing)
C3 Confirmation Ministry (Sept. 15/18 family kick off)
