September 2018 LifeTIMES

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

LifeTIMES

September 2018

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A Minnesota summer is transitioning to fall; Lord of Life’s pastoral leadership transition will be complete in September. See Pages 3-5 for details.

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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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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 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 Worship & Music / Pastor’s Article.............................................................. Pages 2-3 Pastoral Leadership Transition ................................................................... Pages 4-5 Worship and Music Opportunities / Generosity.......................................... Pages 6-7 Take a Pause for Prayer................................................................................Pages 8-9 Lifelong Learning Opportunities / Lord of Life Ministries....................... Pages 10-14 Karing Kingdom Preschool............................................................................. Page 15 Caught Reading LifeTIMES.............................................................................. Page 16

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

Pastor Karen Greimel 2: Karl Hinkle

Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem Rally Weekend 9: Introduction of Emerging Worship at 11 am (see below and Pages 3-4) Pastor Peter Geisendorfer-Lindgren

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Pastor Kaitlyn Forster

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Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem

Saturdays: 5:30 pm - Praise Band and Holy Communion Sundays: 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am - Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays Third Sunday: September 16 - 10 am, Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope Third Wednesday: September 19 - 1 pm, Arbor Lakes Senior Living, and 2:30 pm, Rose Arbor Assisted Living

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

Introducing Brian Schroeder

I am so excited to be joining in Lord of Life’s ministry! As a worship leader, my first and foremost hope is to invite people into the presence of God through engaging and innovative worship music. I play current, singable, well-written songs for worship, and I also love the rich history in centuries of hymns and spiritual songs. So be ready to worship with both!

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I’ll also be coordinating social media (Instagram and Facebook), which I hope to use as a tool to not only keep you up-to-date on the happenings at Lord of Life, and also share well-designed devotional content that deepens your faith.

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Outside of church, I enjoy running, traveling, exploring fantastic restaurants and breweries around the Cities, and catching up on reality TV when I get the chance. I look forward to being part of this wonderful community and getting to know all of you!

Let’s give a warm Lord of Life welcome to Brian. While everyone gets to know him online and in worship, please note Brian’s last name is pronounced SCHRAY-der. ;)

Deeper Faith. Wider Reach.

by Lead Pastor Joel Wight Hoogheem September 1 marks the completion of the leadership transition at Lord of Life from Pastor Peter to me. This is an exciting time for this faith community, as we will experience the continuity of Pastor Peter’s ongoing ministry here and as we venture forward into the future God is preparing.

So, to be as clear as possible and erase any confusion: Pastor Peter is not leaving Lord of Life or retiring. He is moving into a new, full-time pastoral role on staff.

So, what’s next? A big piece of what’s next is the ongoing faithful ministry of this vital and vibrant congregation.

St. Francis de Sales, a Roman Catholic priest, bishop, and writer who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, wrote these brilliant words: Be who you are and be that well.

God has given Lord of Life a unique identity and purpose, so we do not seek to be a carbon copy of other congregations and we embrace the distinctive characteristics God has given us. Lord of Life will continue to be Lord of Life and we will seek to be Lord of Life well.

This being said, we do not have the privilege of resting on our laurels. This is an opportune time for us to be crystal clear that God invites us—challenges us, even—as a community to seek a deeper faith and a wider reach.

Making disciples of Jesus Christ—and deepening our own discipleship—in order to love and serve the world is why this congregation exists.

Self-reflection is an important key to faithfulness, so it’s crucial for us to examine our ministries and programs to ensure that our efforts and energies are focused on building disciples of Jesus Christ who love and serve the world.

Are we creating opportunities for deeper faith? Are we reaching out more widely with the love of Christ? God is leading us to be a congregation that is both deep and wide.

One new possibility that is being introduced this month is an expansion of our worship styles. Lord of Life has an excellent and varied worship identity throughout the various worship opportunities we offer. Yet I believe God is nudging us to broaden our worship palate, which is an important piece of feedback we’ve received from Lord of Life members and guests. Beginning September 9, worship at 11 am on Sunday mornings will have a renewed

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There may be some things that need to be cleared out to promote deeper faith and wider reach. There are undoubtedly new possibilities for creative and innovative ministry that will lead to the sustained growth of this community of believers.

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Transition FAQs

musical style, as a way to accommodate

Does this mean Pastor Peter is leaving Lord of Life?

the growing number of people who connect with emerging worship music while also honoring the centuries of dialogue in Christian hymns and spiritual

title will change from senior pastor to

know on Page 2, will be leading the music,

senior pastor emeritus. He will serve

working in coordination with David Frank

in a full-time role on staff, preaching

and the rest of the worship staff.

once a month as well as presiding over

at 5:30 pm and Sundays at 8:30 and 9:45 am) will retain their familiar format. This renewal of 11 am worship is not a departure from the Lord of Life identity, but a way to grow wider in our worship reach. The music will have a new feel, but the Word of God will still be proclaimed, Holy Communion and

baptisms, weddings, and funerals in addition to other responsibilities.

When does Pastor Peter plan to retire?

Pastor Peter answers that question like this: “I plan on working full-time for a few more years and then gradually scale back until I retire after performing

Holy Baptism will still be celebrated, and

granddaughter Maren’s wedding in 2046.”

prayers will continue to be lifted to God.

Is Pastor Joel guiding the vision for Lord of Life, or will he and Pastor Peter co-lead it?

As we move together into this new chapter in the history of Lord of Life, I commit to serve as faithfully, humbly, and compassionately as I am able as lead pastor. I hope and pray you will engage the mission and ministry of Lord of Life wholeheartedly, as a disciple of Jesus Christ who experiences God’s grace

Pastor Joel will now take on all leadership responsibilities as lead pastor, and that will include setting the vision for Lord of Life in conjunction with the congregation council.

about loving and serving the world.

What are Pastor Joel’s priorities for staff?

“Go,” Jesus says, “and make disciples.”

Pastor Joel is leading the staff through

as a daily reality and who is passionate

That’s what we will keep doing, in our own unique, God-given, Lord of Life ways. It’s going to be a wonderful journey and it is my privilege to be on this journey with you.

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will continue. On September 1, his

songs. Brian Schroeder, who you can get to

The other worship services (Saturdays

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Pastor Peter’s ministry at Lord of Life

—Pastor Joel

Strengthsfinder, Gallup’s online assessment tool to help each staff member identify personal strengths.

That information will be used to ensure staff are using their gifts in their work and to promote understanding of how

A Word from the Council President to work together with others who have different strengths. This will help staff members be more effective in connecting with one another, members, guests, and the community.

What excites Pastor Joel the most about the future of Lord of Life?

Pastor Joel is incredibly excited about the opportunity for continued growth. This includes growing deeper and wider—deepening our faith and expanding our reach. God has entrusted Lord of Life with amazing resources for us to grow as disciples of Jesus and to go make disciples of Jesus.

Both Pastor Joel and Pastor Peter look forward to the coming changes and the ways God will continue to work through the staff and congregation at Lord of Life. With the continued building in the neighborhood, there are many opportunities for outreach and growth. It’s a great time to be part of the Lord of Life community!

If you have any questions about the transition that have not been answered, please contact Pastor Joel or Pastor Peter.

On September 1, Pastor Joel will officially replace Pastor Peter and become the lead pastor. Pastor Peter, however, will remain very active in our church as he moves into the new role of pastor emeritus. What this means is that Joel will take over all the responsibilities of day-to-day church leadership while Peter remains active preaching, teaching, and doing weddings, baptisms, and funerals.

As your council president, I have been involved in this leadership transition over the past 18 months and I can tell what a blessing it is to have both Joel and Peter in key leadership roles moving forward. Organizations often struggle during times of change, but it has been a pleasure to watch how well these two have worked together to ensure a seamless leadership transition.

For 35 years, Pastor Peter has been a brilliant leader of our congregation.

We have been fortunate to have him as our pastor. Now I believe we are just as blessed to have Pastor Joel lead us through the exciting and challenging days ahead. Watching Joel over the last year and a half, I have become confident he has the experience, intellect, and grace to keep Lord of Life faithful to all God has called us to be.

Many thanks to everyone who worked so diligently to make this transition happen. I am certain we have an exciting future ahead of us under Pastor Joel’s leadership. If you have questions about this transition, feel free to reach out to Pastor Joel, Pastor Peter, or to me.

—Council President Jerry Bergstrom

Transition

God bless,

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want to help with worship? worship teams We have many ways for you to be involved with worship—you can choose the role that fits you best!

Worship teams offer opportunities to serve as an usher, greeter, reader, or communion server at any of our worship services. Each team only serves one worship time a month. Many families enjoy serving together on a worship team.

If you are looking for a more “behindthe-scenes” service opportunity, then the altar team may be the spot for you. Altar team members prepare communion, the baptismal font, and candles for worship. Team members sign up on a schedule, as they are available. Parents are able to teach their children about the preparations that happen before worship as part of the altar team.

To learn more about the teams, please come to one of these gatherings in the Luther Room: Saturday, September 15, 4:30 pm Sunday, September 16, 8:30 am Monday, September 17, 10 am Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 pm Sunday, September 30, 12 noon

Worship / Music Opportunities

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already on an altar or worship team?

We are going to have a few gatherings this fall as a ‘refresher’ to review tasks of each position on the team. Please come to one of the September sessions (at left) that works best for your schedule. There may even be treats—bring a friend! Any questions, contact me.

—Dana Craig, danac@lordoflife.org

canticle choir Do you find yourself humming along with the choir? Do you miss choir from high school or college, or have you ever wanted to try singing in a choir? No audition or previous singing experience is needed. Join in for fun, fellowship, and making music. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7:15-9 pm with first rehearsal on Wednesday, August 29.

Contact me directly or simply come to a rehearsal!

worship band

—Deric Craig, dericc@lordoflife.org

We’re putting a band together for the revamped 11 am Sunday worship (see Pages 2-4). I am looking for vocalists, bass guitarists, electric guitarists, pianists, and drummers. Let’s set up a time for us to meet and play together.

new life ensemble

—Brian Schroeder, brians@lordoflife.org

New Life Ensemble practices the third Saturday of the month and performs the third Sunday of the month. Singers are welcome!

—David Frank, davidf@lordoflife.org

children’s choirs Lord of Life’s children’s choirs begin rehearsals on Thursday, September 6, at 6 pm. We are looking forward to a fun-filled year of singing and meeting new friends. Alleluia choir is for children kindergarten-2nd grade, directed by Kara Larson. Joyful Noise is for children in grades 3-8, directed by Dana Craig.

If you have a love for singing or simply want to learn more songs for the Christmas program, come see what these choirs are all about!

Please register at lordoflife.org/childrenschoir.

Budget Year-to-date — July 2018 Actual

Total member contributions

Budget Difference

$2,045,924 $2,081,100 ($35,176)

All other

$162,673 $144,900 $17,773

Total receipts

$2,208,597 $2,226,000 ($17,403) Lord of Life Weekly Giving — July 2018

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

7/1 7/8 7/15 7/22 7/29

Actual Budget

$70,157 $58,030

$62,449 $58,030

$55,135 $58,030

$61,221 $58,030

$54,532 = $303,532 $58,030 = $290,150

God Cares How You Spend Money

by Pastor Chick Lane

This month ends the four-part series based on Dr. Mark Allen Powell’s insights into how God cares how we acquire, regard, manage, and spend money.

These four words form the acronym ARMS. The insights are from Dr. Powell’s book, Giving to God. God’s concern about how we spend money is probably the one of the four that is most familiar to us. We are accustomed to conversations at church about how much money we give to the church and other charities. How and how much we give is certainly part of how we spend money, and most of us have thought about this before.

God cares how you acquire, regard, manage, and spend money because God wants you to live a life filled with joy. God doesn’t want money and money worries to dampen that happiness, so God cares.

God knows what will bring you happiness, and this happiness is what God wants for you.

Generosity

The Bible’s message about spending is far larger than this, however. The Bible teaches us that all we have not only comes from God, but in a very real sense, still belongs to God. This means God is not just concerned about the portion of our income we give away. God is concerned about all of it, all 100%. God cares how you use all you have.

Thinking about spending all we have in a Godpleasing way may sound overwhelming—and certainly not much fun. My experience is just the opposite. In my experience people who spend with only their own interests in mind usually find their life with money to be burdensome and frustrating.

Often these people buy more than they can afford, and end up lying awake at night with money worries. On the other hand, those who think about how God would have them spend live lives with money that can be characterized as generous and moderate. They may not have as many things, but they have more than enough. What they do have is a greater sense of peace with money, a greater sense of balance, a greater sense of happiness.

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baptisms

At Lord of Life, we baptize individuals at any age. The next baptism class will be Sunday, September 16, at 12:15 pm. No registration required; to schedule a baptism, call the church office (763.420.5015).

July 1

Jacoby Jensen Miller

Lillian Jane Puent July 7

Clare Danielle Lynch July 8

Brielle Alexis Meyers Allison Esther Milovich Christian Joseph Milovich Jada Grace Peterson

July 14

Gianna Gertrude Nordeen July 15

Ingrid Marlys Ebersviller July 22

Griffen Marc Schnettler

Adelin Elise Winter

Finley Holden Wolfe

Pause for Prayer

July 29

Angelo-Jason K. Gbeve

Esther-Fay A. Gbeve

Benjamin Joseph Hegre

Jackson Ray Hegre

Kate Marjorie Hegre

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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.

Dan Arp and family at the death of his sister Brian Fragodt and family at the death of his mother Kris Wanhala and family at the death of her stepfather

take a pause for

Prayer weddings

welcome to new members

July 14 Samantha Lohse & Calvin Ziegler

Jim & Bren Biesiada with Chris and Nick Rick Foster & Kendra Boeser Jeff Johnson & Maria Peterson Craig & Michelle Lamothe with Chloe and Owen Al & Kris Perry Greg & Shelby Sommer with Clara and Madeline Membership at Lord of Life means you make a commitment to be an active participant in congregational life. The expectation of not only new members but all members—is to worship regularly, grow in faith, serve others, and support the church and its programs financially. For more information, contact Karen Klevar (karenk@lordoflife.org or 763.420.5015 x116) or visit lordoflife.org/membership. You are invited to become a part of the Lord of Life family of faith.

Gracious God—

Pause for Prayer

Let us pray for all who are listed on these pages; may your Holy Spirit be with them according to their needs. As a new school year begins, we also lift up in prayer all who educate and all who learn. We ask your blessing upon students and families, teachers and aides, administrators, bus drivers, custodians, and kitchen staff— everyone who has made a commitment to education in our community. We pray for safety in our schools, that it may be a place without fear, and that every single one of us may be instruments of your peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Beginning September 16/17 on Sundays (9:45 am), Mondays (7 pm)—

Revelation Study

by Pastor Donna Rohrer Many things have been used—the most recent was the Left Behind series—to actually confuse us even more about the last book in the Bible.

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What do the four horses and horsemen mean?

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What about the bride and the harlot?

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We kind of get the lion and the lamb, but the seven seals?

Come and join in to study these questions and more. The Apostle John wrote this book later in life while exiled on the Isle of Patmos. The early Christians heard words of encouragement, which we will also hear as we study the times and places where the followers of Jesus settled after his resurrection. The class is the same Sunday and Monday so you don’t need to miss a week if something comes up.

Men’s Breakfast and Book Study community breakfast

Men’s Community Breakfast is Saturday, September 8, 8-9:30 am. Enjoy a wonderful breakfast with the important men in your life (sons age 12+, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends, neighbors) as Vince Miller, founder of Resolute, shares his inspiring story of coming from an atheist home to a relationship with Jesus.

Cost is $10 per person or purchase a table for 8 for $80 or 6 or $60. Register at lordoflife.org/mensbreakfast.

book study Men’s Study, Attributes for Men by Vince Miller, begins September 10/11/15.

Small group study on Mondays at 6 pm at Lord of Life, Tuesdays at 7 am at Daily Dose in Maple Grove, Saturdays mornings at 8 am at Lord of Life.

Visit lordoflife.org/realmen for more information on these events.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Prayer School

Prayer School is the place to get comfortable talking to, listening to, and understanding God. All you need is your Bible and a desire to learn more about prayer. This is a weekly drop-in class, held each Sunday at 11 am in the Prayer Chapel.

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Word for Women

We will meet for our first time September 12 at 9:30 am when I’ll lead us through the Letter to the Romans written by Paul. We studied Paul last fall, and this will keep us in touch with this incredible follower of Jesus, the Savior. Bring your Bible along!

If this is your first time in Word for Women, or if you would like to meet some new women or change your group, please contact Michelle Tomlinson (michellet@ lordoflife.org) and she will get you set up.

See you in September!

—Pastor Donna

Big Sky Montana

reflections of faith Have you stopped in Reflections of Faith, Lord of Life’s gift and book store? This is the perfect place to pick up a gift that is reflective of your faith. Come see the newest items for celebrating a baptism.

You just might find a little something for yourself too!

The men are heading to Big Sky Montana again this year. Save the dates of February 22-24, 2019. For more information, please contact Dave Lund (dave.lund@outlook. com) or Dale Nelson (dalen40@comcast.net). To secure lodging, the deadline is September 30. Inquiries after September 30 will be dependent on lodging availability.

Transportation arranged on your own.

—Karen Nelson

volunteer opportunity Are you looking for a way to volunteer someplace close to home? Reflections of Faith needs volunteers on Sunday: 9:15-10:45 am and 10:45 am-12:15 pm.

Either shift allows you to worship before or after volunteering.

Pastor Carrie Smith from Jerusalem’s Lutheran Church of the Redeemer visited Lord of Life in August—preaching all five services! Her church will be one of the stops on the Jesus’ Steps. Your Journey. pilgrimage in 2019. Visit lordoflife.org/theholyland for more information.

national recovery month

Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:15 pm. Optional dinner is 5:30-6:15 pm. Childcare is provided.

cancer support groups

For details on any of the opportunities above, contact Michelle Tomlinson (763.420.5015 x118 or michellet@ lordoflife.org).

Jamaica Meeting

For those interested in the One Mission One World: Jamaica mission trip, please meet downstairs on September 23 in Room 125 at 12:15 pm. Mission dates are March 23-30, 2019.

You will hear all about current plans for the trip and have an opportunity to get signed up. Questions? Contact Phil Leith (phil@theleiths.net).

—Karen Nelson

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Due to Labor Day, men’s and women’s cancer support groups will meet Monday, September 10, from 7-8:30 pm.

Regularly scheduled meetings on the first Monday of the month will resume in October. Anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis is welcome to attend.

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September is National Recovery Month. You may be surprised to learn people come to Celebrate Recovery for a variety of reasons. Yes, alcohol and substance abuse are reasons. However so are depression, anxiety, divorce, sexual/emotional abuse, low selfesteem, compulsive sexual behavior, gambling, etc. There is no shame if you are struggling. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to connect with others who understand struggle. There are many pathways to recovery. At Celebrate Recovery—Jesus Christ is our Higher Power. Engage your faith in your healing. You are not alone. There is hope.

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Save the date: September 10 beginning at 6:30 pm—

Technology … Friend or Foe?

by Pastor Karen Greimel The growth of technology is mind-boggling with new, more sophisticated, more efficient and user-friendly devices every year.

Many clamor for the ‘latest greatest’ device. We have moved from a position of internal control to external. We are being interrupted and pressured to respond to a beep, a buzz, by clicking, texting, or answering in ways that can create significant consequences with undesirable results. We are tethered to life dependent on the next beep. Who’s running the show?

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How do you feel about technology?

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How does it influence your parenting?

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What impact has it had on your family relationships?

Or maybe you feel powerless about how to parent in the age of ever-changing technology. If you are feeling helpless over technology and its impact, you will want to hear Refresh’s next speaker: Mathew Meyers, MA, MLFT, who is a licensed therapist and owner of Traverse Counseling & Consulting. He will discuss the consequences of smart phones, gaming, Facebook, and more.

Mathew will offer ways to interface with technology that are productive, safe, healthy, and relationship affirming.

From Mathew’s blog, Relationships that Heal:

“We heal ourselves through our relationships, we become ourselves in relationships, we are who we are because of those we love and are loved by. I can think of no greater honor than to assist families, couples, parents and children in working to repair, heal,

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build, and rebuild relationships.”

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Join in on September 10 in Samaritan Hall; no registration is required.

Refreshments and child care are provided.

Older Wiser Lutherans september events September 6: Food, Faith, and Fellowship - Our Faith Encouraged by Pastor Karen Greimel then delicious food served for a freewill donation beginning at noon. Fellowship to brighten your day! Added to the special occasion, a Caring Bridge representative will share about the opportunities and blessings offered by their ministry. Bring a friend!

September 19: Worship at Arbor Lakes (1 pm) and/ or Rose Arbor Assisted Living (2:30 pm).

September 20: Join in as we travel to St. Paul to tour the new Bell Museum. We will have a tour of the museum and see the planetarium show. Leave church building at 11 am and return by 4:30 pm.

Cost is $22. A light lunch or snacks will be available for purchase at the museum. Feel free to eat before or bring a snack for the bus ride, if you wish.

A Scout Is Reverent

by Sherry Benedict This fall marks the third year Lord of Life is working with the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to offer religious emblem classes for youth who want to grow in their faith. While the driving force behind this program has been the BSA, many youth groups, such as American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, etc., use the same program. All youth interested in digging more into their relationship with God and the world around us are encouraged to register and attend: “God and Me” for 1st-3rd grades “God and Family” for 4th-5th grades “God and Church” for 6th-8th grades “God and World” for 9th-12th grades Pastor Dave McCarty will lead classes on October 11, November 8, and January 3 from 6:30-8 pm. Cost is $5 at registration, which covers the cost of a book. Youth do not need to be affiliated with an organization to earn this award, simply the desire to grow your faith.

Registration is open; visit lordoflife.org/scouts.

save the dates

For grades 7-10, you must register for confirmation each year, visit lordoflife.org/c3—

Thursday, October 4: Come, hear, and enjoy!

Clint Birtzer and Derek Johnson perform bluegrass, country, and gospel music. They also perform with the Sawtooth Brothers Band and Monroe Crossing. Invite a friend! The toe-tapping fun begins at noon with a freewill donation lunch.

C3/Confirmation Opening: Parents join students for opening worship in the sanctuary then attend small groups with students. This is for all grades 7–10 (who are registered for C3):

Thursday, October 18: Come along as we board a coach bus and travel to Red Wing. We will have a tour of Stoney End Harps where we’ll see and hear the history of how harps are made. Cost is $49, which includes coach bus, tour, and lunch at the St. James Hotel. Leave church building at 8:30 am and return at 5 pm.

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Sunday, September 9, 5 pm or 6 pm

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Wednesday, September 12, 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm

C3/Confirmation Leader Training: Small group leaders must attend one of the following sessions: •

Wednesday, September 5, 6:30-8 pm or Sunday, September 9, 3-4:30 pm

Explore and Express begin Sunday, September 16, 7-8 pm. Explore is where middle school students “play and pray together!” Express is where high schoolers meet in The Gathering with devotions, games, prayer, talking about God, and more.

Visit lordoflife.org/c3schedule for more details on Explore and Express.

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

Confirmation Begins!

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Back to School aith F Classes offered for children 3 years old-6th grade during all worship times Saturdays (5:30 pm) and Sundays (8:30, 9:45, 11 am).

Classes for 2 year olds will begin in October.

September 8/9

Mark 7:24-37, New Beginnings

September 15/16

Mark 8:27-38, Peter’s Faith

September 22/23

Mark 9:30-37, Who Is the Greatest?

September 29/30

Mark 9:38-50, Share God’s Love

As families prepare to dive into the new school year, Lord of Life is gearing up for a new church school year as well. All children three years old through sixth grade are invited to Rally Weekend, September 8/9 where we kick off the new church school year. September’s theme is Season for Faith. As we transition to fall, children and youth will learn about their faith while hearing stories from the Gospel of Mark. Register at lordoflife.org/churchschool.

Summer service project results—

God’s Global Barnyard Youth who participated in summer programing at Lord of Life learned that an animal can make a world of difference for a family in need. Some animals provide food to eat, fertilizer to grow crops, wool to make clothes, and offspring to sell at the market. Summer offerings from Adventure Week and all Vacation Bible School weeks were given to the ELCA’s Good Gifts

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program: God’s Global Barnyard. To escape the

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cycle of hunger and poverty for good, $3,936.69 was raised. Thank you!

God’s work. Our hands.

After being a part of the Karing Kingdom family now for two years (and one more this year!), we have definitely felt this has been the right place for our two children to grow and learn in the early years. It is clear

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aring Kingdom is eager to begin Lord of Life’s 24th year of preschool this month!

Get Acquainted Day is Thursday, September 6, giving students and parents alike the opportunity to meet-and-greet classmates, familiarizing themselves in the preschool setting. Childcare will also be available for siblings during this time (see schedule within photo below).

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The first day of school is September 10 for Monday/Wednesday/ Friday classes and September 11 for Tuesday/Thursday classes.

We will also be having an all-school family event and picnic on Friday, September 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, to celebrate the start of the school year. Lunch will be served.

development of the

Happy September!

program over the last

Director Carly Tappe

to see that all of the staff members love their jobs and love the children. This speaks

24 years.

—Karing Kingdom parent Kari L.

Get Acquainted Day Thursday, September 6 Mon/Wed/Fri Pre-K mornings Mon/Wed/Fri Pre-K afternoons Tues/Thurs 3-4 year olds mornings Tues/Thurs 3-4 year olds afternoons

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The Middle School Mission Trip took a break from serving and visited the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. To learn more about their activities plus photos, plus view photos—visit lordoflife.org/msmt.

16 September 2018

The Jordahl Family (left to right):Tim, Maryl, Kelly, Bret While on vacation outside the Stalheim Hotel in the NærØydalen Valley of Norway, the rounded mountain in the background is Jordalsnuten (Jordahl’s Peak) where Tim’s ancestors lived in the 1800s.

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