May 2019 LifeTIMES

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

LifeTIMES

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May 2019

LORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311-4313 phone 763.420.5015 web lordoflife.org Visit lordoflife.org/staff for a full staff listing with photos.

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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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Pastor’s Message......................................................................................... Pages 2-3 Summer Learning / Men’s Retreat.............................................................. Pages 4-5 Wellness / Generosity................................................................................... Pages 6-7 Pause for Prayer / P - R - A - Y.......................................................................Pages 8-9 Lord of Life Ministries............................................................................... Pages 10-14 Karing Kingdom Preschool............................................................................. Page 15 Caught Reading LifeTIMES.............................................................................. Page 16

WORSHIP/MUSIC SCHEDULE Saturdays at 5:30pm includes holy communion and music led by David Frank and the Praise Band.

Sundays at 8:30, 9:45, and 11am with holy communion on the first and third with music leaders David Frank at 8:30/9:45am and Brian Schroeder at 11am.

LAST ISSUE OF LIFETIMES A new monthly magazine will begin in June. It will be called Compass and is a guide for those along the path of faith who seek to grow closer to Jesus Christ.

It will contain devotions, Bible 101, book reviews, testimonies, and more features designed to deepen and strengthen your faith.

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid Fun

by Pastor Karen Geisendorfer-Lindgren

Peter and I recently sent our saliva into Ancestry.com DNA and waited for the results.

We had great fun finding out the regions of the world where our ancestors had most likely lived.

Peter had been quite certain that he was at least 50% Swedish because he thought his mother was 100% Swedish. Turns out he is 51% Swedish. But his paternal grandfather was adopted, so that side was a little more of a mystery. Peter’s DNA results indicated that he was also 38% Norwegian and the rest British and Finnish.

When I looked at my results I was a bit surprised. I always thought I was 75% Norwegian and 25% German, but my DNA showed that my German heritage—actually listed as Northwest European, was only 10% (kind of a shock for a Geisendorfer) and the rest was Scandinavian: 73% Norwegian and 17% SWEDISH! When I told my sister about the surprise Swedish connection, she said that we were now going to have to start eating white sauce on our lutefisk along with the butter.

I also found out that my cousins, who had taken the test, were indeed my first cousins. Their familiar names made me smile when I was reading my results.

Discovering information about our recent ancestry can be fun, but what is really salient to note is that if we could go back far enough we’d see that all of the people alive today share common ancestors. The human race is indeed one big family. If we really embrace that reality, it can impact the way we treat one another . . . how we treat not only those who are similar to us, but those who seem quite different, those who are from a more distant branch of our family tree.

In the very first chapter of the first book of the Bible (Genesis 1:27), we are told that God our creator, created all of us.

We were all made in God’s image—male and female—and we are all part of God’s family. We all share in God’s DNA. And it is God’s great desire that we love one another—that we love our other family members—as we love ourselves.

And so, if you are like me and are enjoying learning more about what your DNA can tell you about your recent ancestry, I invite you to keep in mind that your whole family includes every one of God’s precious children.

May God bless all of our brothers and sisters!

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Summer Worship Series—

Holy Questions!

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On any given day, we ask, are asked, and answer many questions. What will I eat?

Where will I go? Who will I be? What difference will this day make? The list could go on and on, and range from the simple and practical all the way to the deep and meaningful. But how often do we ask questions of our faith and faith practices? Do we take the time to think about what we believe and why we believe it?

This past September, in one of Pastor Kaitlyn’s sermons, she encouraged the spiritual practice of asking questions of faith and offering them to God. There was space to reflect, write, and place them in the offering plate. What we found were a collection of deeply faithful ponderings, honest vulnerability, and musings of the heart. They were so insightful, that we decided to take them on this summer and offer reflections and responses.

In our summer worship series, Holy Questions, from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend; we’re going to provide a perspective on some questions that you have asked, like: •

How do we know that God is real?

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Why do we argue with one another?

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Why do bad things happen?

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What does having “enough” look like?

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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These, among many more, will shape our worship experience and invite you to figure out where your answers lie and deepen your faith.

We invite you to allow your minds to be stirred as we wrestle with the hard and holy, unknown and known, and how God continues to show up in the world today.

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Summer Bible Study

by Pastor Donna Rohrer

Join me this summer on Monday nights as we watch and discuss a PBS video: Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine narrated by Historian Jonathan Phillips. We will travel to the Holy Land and other historical places of early Christianity. We will see where Christ traveled and then where his followers went to spread the Good News. Phillips will take us through seven countries in Africa and Europe and the Middle East.

The Christian faith triumphed against all odds and is still going strong today. We will meet Monday nights in June and July beginning June 3. The time is 6-6:50pm. We will finish in time to go to summer worship outdoors at 7pm. See you then!

Connect Life, May 7, 7pm, OMNI Brewing—

Is Sabbath Obsolete?

Rotary telephones are a thing of the past. There’s only one Blockbuster Video left on the face of the planet.

Women are no longer expected to wear hats and men are no longer expected to wear neckties in worship. All these things that used to be taken for granted are now obsolete. They no longer serve a purpose and, therefore, have faded away.

The world is a vastly different place now than it was when God instituted the Sabbath. We have things like electricity and the internet and soccer clubs. So, has the world passed the Sabbath by? Should it be relegated to the dustbin of history along with Woolworth’s, typewriters, and Betamax?

Or is there something enduring about the Sabbath?

Could it still be a gift from God to us today? And if so, how can we practice Sabbath and enjoy the freedom it can bring?

Pastor Joel will guest host this month’s Connect Life as we talk about the Sabbath and whether or not it still has a place in today’s 24/7/365 world.

Vince Miller will be the speaker this year at the men’s retreat. He is an international speaker and has authored 16 books, 10 small group studies, produces weekly podcasts, and daily devotionals all for men.

May 17-19 at Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp$125 without golf on Saturday $170 with golf on Saturday at Eagle Creek Fee includes lodging, programming, and four meals. Lunch on your own on Saturday. For more information and to register, visit lordoflife.org/mensretreat.

Men’s Retreat

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by Chris Tollefson

remember my first men’s retreat. I was nervous as I hardly knew anyone at church at that time. I remember driving into the retreat center parking lot and seeing all of these men that I didn’t know and thought, what have I gotten myself into? As I got myself settled in, I was greeted by many guys and made to feel welcome and my nerves were starting to ease.

retirement, on and on. That weekend we had wonderful moments together, either on the golf course or in our times together of large or small groups. We ate together, played together, and prayed together. That first retreat has helped me to get involved in numerous men’s activities throughout the years including helping to develop and grow Lord of Life’s men’s ministry.

Although I was still anxious as to what the weekend would bring, fast forward some 15 years or so later and here I am writing to you about why you should come on this retreat!

The annual men’s retreat is coming up May 17-19 at Shores of St. Andrew Bible camp. The weekend is filled with activities such as golf, biking, hiking, cards, talking, devotional time, large and small group. This is a great weekend to develop relationships with men, learn about Christ and have fun. This year we are excited to have author Vince Miller joining us for the weekend. Vince will be involved in our topics for evening large and small group time together. I highly encourage you to attend this weekend, it changed my life and I am sure it will change yours.

The relationships that I developed that weekend have been lasting and will last my entire life. These relationships have helped me to get closer to other men and more importantly, closer to Christ.

So, what happened on that weekend? I met other men who had the same daily struggles that I had: balancing my work and home life, raising children, money, planning for

LifeGARDEN

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Registration is now open— register in the church office or at lordoflife.org/lifegarden.

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Go ahead—get some dirt under your fingernails!

LifeGARDEN is a faith-based community garden with individual plots for gardeners as well as a community area to help provide for the needs of others. LifeGARDEN began in 2010 and has harvested over 90,000 pounds of freshly picked produce given to CROSS food shelf. If you enjoy gardening and helping others—LifeGARDEN is for you. You are welcomed here!

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The Richard M. Schulze Hope Lodge in Minneapolis—

Wanted: Volunteers for Hope Lodge

by Joanne Myklebust

You may find this ministry is as nourishing for your soul as it is nourishing for the guests. Hope Lodge is an American Cancer Society facility which provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers being treated far away from home. A group of twelve volunteers is needed to provide, prepare, and serve the food. We also provide fellowship and conversation when we join the guests as they dine. You may volunteer for this time to serve whenever you are available.

Those who wish to donate food but cannot attend may bring your donation to the church. Your food will be picked up and brought to Hope Lodge by the volunteers who are scheduled to serve that evening.

You are encouraged to participate and make a difference in people’s lives at Hope Lodge.

Carpooling is provided for those who need transportation. To volunteer, please connect with Steve Monson (essmo@comcast). net). To learn more about this ministry, including a video and picture gallery, visit lordoflife.org/hopelodge.

Relay for Life

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Be a part of Lord of Life’s Friends and Families team, at the exciting, reformatted Maple Grove/Osseo Relay for Life. This event will be held Friday, July 19, from 6-9pm at Maple Grove Town Green.

Luminaria bags will light the way for walkers around the pond. New this year will be the Red Wagon Food Truck, as well as a live band. Past favorites such as the Survivor Ceremony, Silent Auction, and Luminaria Ceremony will all take place.

The evening concludes with a family-friendly movie at sunset. To sign up, please visit relayforlife.org/maplegroveosseomn. General questions?

Contact Michelle Tomlinson at michellet@lordoflife.org or 763.420.5015 x118.

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How Do You Like to Give?

by Pastor Chick Lane congregation’s ministry as easy as possible. Often when we think about giving to a church, the questions are “How much should I give?” or “Why do I give?” Several members of our staff have been thinking together about a different question, “How do I give?,” or more accurately, “How do members of Lord of Life want to give?”

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put their offering in the plate on Sunday morning, and it was either cash or a check. These were usually in an offering envelope the church provided.

Times have changed. Our staff group recently made a list of ways we currently have available for people to give, and ways we want to have available in the near future.

There were 12 ways of giving on the list. If we had taken more time, I’m sure the list would have grown.

There are two important points in all of this for you, a financial supporter of the ministry of Lord of Life. First, in the next few months the congregation will be rolling out some new ways you can use to give to Lord of Life.

These may not appeal to you at all. That’s fine, keep doing what you’ve been doing and what works for you. On the other hand, one of these new ways of giving may be just what you’d like to use. Fantastic. Be an early adopter and try out a new way of giving.

Second, if there is a way you would like to give to Lord of Life that isn’t available, or that you are having trouble using, please let me know. Lord of Life wants to

2019 year-to-date: $973,453.66 2018 year-to-date: $880,604.07

be a congregation that fits your needs, not a congregation generosity

that expects you to fit into our ways of doing things.

Email me at chickl@lordoflife.org. You can also email me if your giving experience at Lord of Life is working well for you. I always like happy emails.

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Pause for baptisms

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At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at any age.

The next baptism class will be Sunday, May 12, at 12:15pm in Room 125. No registration is required.

To schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015).

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March 2

Wesley Howard Coffman March 3

Henry James Garske

Jackson Thomas Webber March 10

Cole Scott Cochran

Owen Christopher Davis

Guinevere Rose Mbacham

Lydia Elizabeth Murphy March 17

Landon James Rooney

Iver Evan Sheen March 23

Eliana Mae Page March 24

Easton David Holland

Reid Patrick Russell

Cooper John Scheierl March 31

Paige Elizabeth Aune

Hudson Ray Boysen

Gwendolyn Mary Nelson

Henry Daniel McGuire

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bereavements

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

Shelly Aeshliman and family at the death of her mother Roger Anderson and family at the death of his sister Claudia Busch and family at the death of her father Ryan Dunagan and family at the death of his grandmother Derik Goodman and family at the death of his father Carol Homer and family at the death of her sister Marianne Kraft and family at the death of her mother Sharon Krogman and family at the death of her cousin Chris Lapham and family at the death of her friend Barb Lindberg and family at the death of her mother David Miller and family at the death of his wife Maureen Murphy and family at the death of her brother Caren Nord and family at the death of her mother Matthew Nord and family at the death of his mother Al Olson and family at the death of his father Lucille Olson and family at the death of her husband Christine Priebe and family at the death of her grandfather Sharon Quast and family at the death of her aunt Jenna Sobota and family at the death of her grandmother

wedding March 29

Amanda Reichert & Nathan Bochet

welcome new members Brad & Erica Zastoupil with Henry and Max Neil & Marilyn Swanson with Ty and Bree Denny & Ruby Schmid Barb Northway Patrick & Sarah Lyon with Julia and Anders Brett & Amanda Larson with Olivia and Isla Jody Krou with Marilynn and Isis

by Pastor Karen Greimel

The only bad prayer is the one not prayed . . . sometimes with prayer we just need a springboard to get us started and keep us on track. Try using the acrostic PRAY. Start your prayers with praising and thanking the Lord. Move from there into a time of repenting, naming your sins. Then, offer prayers for another. These prayers can include both personal family or friends to others in the community, nation, the world. Finally, let the Lord know what is on your heart, naming your personal prayers. Then, just sit quietly for a few minutes and listen. Prayer is a conversation between you and God. He is delighted when you come to him with everything, the good and the bad.

P - praise and thanksgiving R - repent of our sins A - another, offer prayers on behalf of others Y - yourself, offer your own prayers or petitions

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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 Katie Gartzke (katieg@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.

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Serving in Jamaica We had a wonderful team this year who enjoyed working, worshipping, and just hanging out with each other. In addition to the usual duties with the children—we dug a hole, installed a septic tank, and built its drain field. We also completed a Ja’bode house project, a Jamaican version of Habitat for Humanity. It was funded by Lord of Life and completed in four days for one of the housemothers at Westhaven. Enjoy these excerpts from our team’s daily blog (lordoflife.org/jamaicablog). —Phil Leith One highlight was re-kindling old connections with many of the children and housemothers. We sang, danced, played, painted fingernails, and had lunch with them. We certainly saw God at work today in the faces and lives of the people we are serving and learning so much from. —Lynn, Nathan, and Danielle Key After breakfast, bathing, teeth brushing, and dressing happens among smiles and laughter. The Ja’bode team got a big assist today from the Westhaven team which sped up the filling of the foundation and kept the project on schedule.

Our hope is that we create more than just a house, but a home, a safe place to live for a staff member at Westhaven. —Tim, Maryl, Bret, and Kelly Jordahl This was my first time in Jamaica, I was able to see the excitement in the children at Westhaven and with members of the mission team reuniting with the kids. They have a way of touching your heart and letting you feel welcome. In their smiles, hugs, laughter, and singing, I was able to see the love of God. —Linda Jenneke The goal of building a house in just a few days was accomplished. Housemother Laverne was given the keys to the house, as well as a housewarming gift. The gift consisted of new dishes, glasses/dishtowels, and a Bible. A Jamaican mentioned the Bible was the most important gift. Laverne was emotional considering this life-changing event. —Mark, Roxanne, and Caleb Robinson

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Awestruck by God’s perfect timing to allow the group, while walking back to the orphanage, to save a baby who was choking. We helped to save a life! Inspired by the kids at WestHaven: their smiles, joy, and worship of the Lord. When we finished our time in Jamaica, we wanted to reflect on how the trip started: “God has given each of you a gift. Use them well to serve one another.”

1 Peter 4:10 —Rob and Nancy Van Beusekom

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Fill the Truck Day

by Barb Mewaldt

On my kitchen calendar I have a big red circle around the date, June 2. No—it is not Father’s Day, Flag Day, or even the last day of school. It is “Fill the Truck Day” at Lord of Life. On Sunday, June 2, Lord of Life will hold a one day, “Fill the Truck” food drive for CROSS. On that morning, from 8am-12:30pm, the CROSS truck will be at Lord of Life, as we attempt to fill it with food donations.

There is food insecurity in Maple Grove. It is often out of sight, but it is a genuine problem. Every year more families depend on CROSS to supplement food budgets that do not stretch to the end of the month. Doubly discouraging is the fact that as need has increased, donations have decreased. Overall, donations to CROSS are down 40 percent over the past year. We picked June 2 as the date for the one-day food drive to highlight increased food shelf usage when school is not in session. At Lord of Life, we provide weekend food support for 170 students. That is just for two schools. These children don’t get school-provided breakfast and lunch during the summer months, and as a result many families struggle with increased food costs.

Is this a big challenge? It certainly is. The CROSS truck can hold about 2800 pounds of food. Can we do it? I believe we can. When I said that donations to CROSS were down, I was not referring to Lord of Life. I am grateful for all the support that Lord of Life has shown to CROSS over the past several years. It is precisely because of this past support that I believe we can meet this present challenge. There is power in numbers. If everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot. My personal strategy will be to pick up one or two non-perishable food items every time I do my grocery shopping. I doubt that I will even notice the difference in my final bill. I will set these items aside, and bring them to church on June 2.

So circle June 2 on your calendar. Watch for more information as the days count down. Spread the word. If you want to volunteer, we can use help loading food onto the truck. To sign up as a volunteer, visit lordoflife.org/cross.

Thank you for all you have done, and for all you continue to do for CROSS.

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Older Wiser Lutherans may May 2 - Faith, Food, and Fellowship: “Tunes from the Past” Guest Jim Berner will showcase music legends of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Pastor Dave will bring joy for our souls. Bring a friend to share in the joy of good fellowship and good food. A freewill donation lunch will be served at noon in Fellowship Hall. Sign up at the bulletin board by the Info Center or call the church office.

Thursday, May 16: Join in traveling to the Minnesota Arboretum. There will be a private tram tour after which we will have a chance to tour the grounds on our own. Lunch at the Arboretum; hopefully the tulips will be in bloom! Leave church at 9:30am and return at 3:30pm. Cost is $42 which includes lunch.

save the date Thursday, June 6: It’s summer—time for the OWLs annual picnic! The guest is “Teddy Roosevelt” talking about his history and experiences. Pastor Karen GeisendorferLindgren will give devotions. The fun begins at noon in Fellowship Hall for a freewill donation lunch. Mark your calendar and invite a friend!

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Thursday, June 13 (note date change): Join in traveling to Target Field to cheer on the Twins as they face the Mariners. Leave the church building at 10am and return at 4pm. Cost is $35 with lunch on your own at the ballpark.

Go, Twins!

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Questions? Read and/or register on bulletin board near Info Center (in narthex) or contact Karen Nelson (763.420.5015 x138, karenn@ lordoflife.org) or visit lordoflife.org/owls.

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New Divorce Group

Divorce is a process, not an event. Are you recently separated from your spouse, in the process of a divorce or are you a divorcée or divorcé who finds being single a hard thing to do in a “couple’s world?”

It can be a lonely, scary, and frustrating time in a person’s life no matter what stage you are facing. This new support group will help to ease the transition and provide support, love, and friendship in this new chapter in your life.

This group will meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7-8pm, beginning May 9. Childcare will be provided.

The second Thursday of the month will give everyone a chance to meet others in the group, hear their stories, share resources, give support, and build friendships. The fourth Thursday will focus on a specific topic related to divorce such as: loneliness, anger, forgiveness, finances, and more.

Groups will be gender specific. Depending on interest, periodic events around the community may be planned.

Questions? Contact Kristi Kalinsky at kristikalinsky326@gmail.com or Michelle Tomlinson at michellet@lordoflife.org.

Celebrate Recovery

Life happens while you are busy making other plans . . . has this happened to you? Many of us have found ourselves in this situation at some point in our lives. Struggles with kids acting out, aging parents, job restructuring, relationships ending—the list goes on. Find support and understanding during these difficult times in life by attending Celebrate Recovery. Learn the steps to letting go of the things you can’t control and find some inner peace. Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:15pm. Optional dinner (freewill donation) served from 5:306:15pm. No registration; childcare is provided.

Questions? Contact Michelle Tomlinson at michellet@lordoflife.org.

Summer Camp

by Kelly Rodger The experience of going to camp is difficult to describe. One really needs to be immersed in the beauty of nature, the connectedness of new and developing friendships, and the energy sparked by fun and fantastic counselors leading games and faith activities. To truly understand how impactful it can be, you’d need to spend a few days or a week absorbed in one’s faith journey.

My own first summer camp adventure was “Intro to Camp.” It was a shorter trip, similar to Lord of Life’s Half-Pint camp where participants have the chance to try a couple nights away from home and see what fun it can be. By the time I returned home, I was already asking to go back the next week. I felt such a sense of independence! The long-lasting memories made, with friends I would not have otherwise met, were far more meaningful than any other summer experience I had as a child. Camp became an annual tradition carried on into my early adult life. Spending six summers as one of those fun and fantastic leaders, I truly hoped every child went home feeling the same exhilarating transformation I had experienced.

In today’s culture of technology, texting, and social media and Snapchat, it is remarkable to see how youth truly bloom when given the opportunity to unplug—developing human connections that we so desperately need—spending time interacting with God’s creation. The children/youth who go to Shores of St. Andrew this summer will learn about God’s love, spend time swimming, playing games and soaking in the sunshine, all while learning new skills and making lasting friendships. I asked a few campers who went to ‘Shores’ of St. Andrew last summer what they liked and here’s what they had to say!

Chakylin: I like the Finn: Everything! The canteen relationships you build with is the best, and the meals are the people you meet. also great. The bunk beds are cool, and hanging out with friends in the cabin is fun.

Will: The evening whole camp games are so fun!

Ellie: The lake is great, super clean, and the beaches are not rocky. I also enjoyed the craft shack because I got to make bracelets with my friends.

join in at Shores of St. Andrew Summer 2019 Half-Pint: July 7-9 $240 children completed grades 1-3 Elementary Camp: July 7-12 $475 children completed grades 3-5

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Middle School Camp: July 7-12 $475 youth completed grades 6-8

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Getting Ready for Confirmation Milestone May 5, May 13, or August 4 (6:30-8pm)

This family event is a time to talk about the next steps in our 6th graders' faith journey.

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What does it mean to take ownership of your faith?

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How do parents help their children take these steps?

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What does this mean for our community and lives together at Lord of Life?

Come and join in on these conversations as we explore getting ready for Confirmation.

Graduation Recognition Sunday, May 19, 11am worship service

Are you graduating this year? Please attend 11am worship on Sunday, May 19, as we recognize you for this important milestone and bless you as you embark on the next phase of your life. Cake will be served after worship in Fellowship Hall!

all registrations open Registration is now open for church school, C3 (confirmation) and Affirmation of Baptism: lordoflife.org/c3 Interestd in being a C3 leader or coleader? Connect with Elizabeth (elizabethp@lordoflife.org) or Neil (neilc@lordoflife.org)

social_animals On May 6 at 6:30pm, watch a daredevil photographer, an aspiring swimsuit model, and a Midwest girl next door—all looking for the same things from their Instagram account—a little love, acceptance and, of course, fame. And they’ll do just about anything to get it. With an observational eye, social_ animals peeks into the digital and real worlds of today’s imagefocused teenager, where followers, likes, and comments mark

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To learn more about upcoming monthly Refresh events, visit lordoflife.org/refresh. To view previous presentations, visit lordoflife.org/previousrefresh.

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hings are winding down for the year at Karing Kingdom Preschool.

We only have three weeks of school remaining! We will start our month talking about the letter I for Insect followed by the letter X, for things that are XTRA special! The last week of school we will talk about the last letter of the alphabet, letter Z. We have some special events taking place this May, too! May 6/7 are Wacky Hair Days—the wilder the better! Wednesday, April 8, is hat day. Students can wear their favorite hat to school. May 9/10 we will celebrate our moms at school. May 9 is Moms and Muffins for Tuesday/Thursday class and will take place the first hour of each class. Friday, May 10, will be the annual Mother’s Day Tea for our Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes. This will take place the last hour of each class. Childcare will be available for both Moms and Muffins and the Tea. Our last day of school will be May 15/16. May 16 is our Student Recognition Night at 7pm in the sanctuary. Our end-of-school celebration will take place at Elm Creek Park on Friday, May 17, from 11am-12:30pm. Have a fun and safe summer with love from the Karing Kingdom Preschool Staff!

School Year Information Register at lordoflife.org/ karingkingdom—space is limited!

Enrollment packets for the 2019-20 school year will be sent out May 13. Paperwork is due June 28.

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Photo credit: K. L. Leaman Photography

—Karing Kingdom Director Carly Tappe

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Tim Jordahl, Caleb Robinson, Phil Leith, Roxanne Robinson, Bret Jordahl, and John Jenneke serving in Jamaica.

Following an informative and enjoyable tour at the Wings of the North museum, these Older Wiser Lutherans (OWLs) were caught reading LifeTIMES. See Page 12 for May events.

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LIFETIMES

Pausing from their pilgrimage in the Holy Land, these disciples were caught reading LifeTIMES in Jerusalem at the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu.