September 2015 Our Mission - Inspire a deeper and richer connection to Christ, our community, and each other.

Dear Friends, This coming Fall – through the stories and narratives of the Old Testament – we are going to be looking closely at some REAL LIFE stuff! Messy families, power and control, troubling times, restful times, sorrows and hopes. It's got me thinking a lot about the REAL LIFE stuff we deal with every day. Just the other day, in an online daily devotion I receive, the following quote came across my computer and it stopped me in the my tracks. Talk about REAL LIFE stuff! Arthur Simon writes, “Ours is a restless culture. Life has become excessively busy for a large portion of the population. Stress is almost built into our body clocks. I am not a fast driver, probably slower than most. But sometimes I find myself hurrying to get somewhere—switching lanes, passing traffic, going through yellow lights—when it occurs to me that the only thing putting pressure on me to rush is my own state of mind… Our wants are constantly expanding, and our income usually lags behind. More hours to work, more things to do, and more places to go create pressure. Far from producing a sense of inner peace, this style of life nurtures a spiritual void.” It seemed too true and too sad to not pay attention to it. Have we – in the filling of our lives – emptied our spirits? Have we given in to something without being fully aware of what we're giving up? Has our inner life paid the price for our outer wants and needs? And if so… where does that leave us? As we move into another year of program ministry at Lord of Life I want to invite you to take seriously a shift in your own life – a shift from “busy” to “invested” - a shift from “hurrying” to “being intentional” - a shift from “pressure” to “peace.” We can choose to approach life in a way that leads to inner peace and not spiritual void. We can choose to be connected to one another and to our God in a deeper way. We can choose to spend time in prayer – in God's Word – in worship – in service – in gratitude – in joy! Ultimately – God's Spirit does the work of filling our lives and bringing us to a place a peace. So may our hearts by open, our minds ready, our spirit desiring and may our prayer simply be, “Come, Holy Spirit, Come and fill our very real, messy lives with your life!” I'm looking forward to walking through REAL LIFE stuff with you and counting on God's Spirit to show us the way! In peace,

Sunday Summer Worship Schedule Concludes September 6th

CONNECTION TIME = YOU TIME

Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Fall Worship Schedule Begins Sunday, September 13th Sunday 8:15 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion 9:30 a.m. - CONNECTION Time Activities 10:30 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. - Wednesday Suppers 6:00 p.m. - Worship with Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. - CONNECTION Time Activities

RALLY DAY September 13th Food - Fellowship - Faith Sharing - Fun! Get signed up for Sunday School and adult learning - join in worship and be filled with the Spirit! There will be a carnival for kids starting at 9:30 a.m. and continuing after the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Are you ready to get connected? Every Sunday morning from 9:30am – 10:15 you will have the opportunity to connect with other adults – with people of faith – with people your age and some who could be your parents – or your kids! Every Sunday you will have the opportunity to connect with your God – through conversation with others – prayer and study. Every Sunday you will the opportunity to connect with YOU - to take a deep breathe and connect with your own spirit – to listen to where you've been in the week and to what God is trying to tell you. Every Sunday you will have the opportunity connect with others through ideas and values – stretching your minds and hearts to think deeply about matters of the faith. Connection time is for YOU!! Whether you are single, married, a parent, a widow, retired, just in college – come and get CONNECTED!! Starting Sunday, September 20th – Connection time offerings are:  Parents of Sunday School kids Connect! Informal conversations and connections for those who have kids in Sunday school!! 

Bible Study – an intentional look at the scripture story that is read in worship

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Coffee Fellowship – sit and enjoy a cup of coffee

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Pancake Breakfast – Once a month come for pancake breakfast and a Mission Story – lifting up different social concerns, topics of interest, and organizations doing good work!

Plans are in motion for Adult Book and Bible Studies for this fall. Both group leaders and group participants are needed! If interested, contact Tom Koop at [email protected] or the church office at 218-828-9374.

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DROP BOX Our new drop box is located in the northwest corner of the Narthex closet. Please use it for depositing contributions, payments and other documents, rather than handing them to pastors or staff or leaving them in the office. The drop box will be checked daily during regular office hours.

DATES TO REMEMBER KIDS: 3 year old/Little Lamb Blessing in Worship – Sunday, Sept. 13 and Wednesday, Sept. 16. Start the Fall off right – by connecting to Sunday School! 3 year olds and parents will celebrate this special start to their faith journey by coming to worship – being prayed for and given a small gift! Kindergarten Blessing – Wednesday, Sept. 2nd and Sunday, Sept. 6th – Kindergartener bring your backpacks to worship! We'll celelbrate with you, pray for you, bless you and give you a little something for your backpack!! Rally Day – Sept. 13th and Sept. 16th – activities, food, and fun for all ages.

Communications Assistant Wanted Lord of Life has an immediate opening for a Communications Assistant. Flexible schedule, approximately 15 hrs. per week. Work can be done at home or at the church. $11.50-12.00/hr. Requirements include excellent communication, time -management and computer skills. Training/ Experience with Microsoft Office products is a must. Business social media and website experience is a plus. A job description is available in the Church Office. Candidates should submit their resume to Anne Laechel at [email protected] (or complete a job application available from the church office).

TEENS:

7th Grade Confirmation Orientation – Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00pm 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Class begins on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd – 7:00–8:00pm th

9 Grade Confirmation Orientation – Wednesday, Sept. 23rd – 7:00pm Middle School Youth Group – Sunday nights from 5:30 – 7:30pm for 5th - 8th graders! Starts Sunday, Sept. 20th! Teens Upstream – Wednesday night ministry for 9th – 12th Graders! 7:00-8:30pm

Mark Your Calendar!! Sunday, September 27th GOD'S Work – OUR Hands

After worship we will join hundreds of ELCA congregations and thousands of ELCA members around the country in acts of love and service to our communities. If you are interested in sharing God’s love through an act of service, then check out the different opportunities at the display in the narthex and sign up to help!

Blessings or burdens? Interested in becoming a member of Lord of Life? Please contact the church office at 218-828-9374 or [email protected]. We will contact you as soon as we firm up plans for this fall’s New Member Classes.

Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience gained, as time wasted or horizons widened. They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a shot in the arm, monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules — depending on our attitude toward them. William Arthur Ward Used with permission from NewsletterNewsletter.com

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LOLLY 55+ Potluck

Bible humor

LOLLY (Lot’s of Living Left Yet) will meet at the church Fellowship Hall at 11:30am on Wednesday, September 16th for a pot luck lunch, followed by a program by Jana Shogren from Bridges of Hope. For more information contact Pat Huhta at 218-855-1882 or Mary 218-330-6171.

We take Scripture seriously, of course, but God also gave us the ability to laugh — and it’s healthy to do so! Enjoy these Bible-based riddles: Q: Who was the fastest runner in the Bible? A: Adam. He was first in the human race. Q: Where is baseball played in the Bible? A: Genesis 1:1 reads “In the big inning.” Then Eve stole first, and Adam stole second. Cain struck out Abel, and soon everything was rained out. Q: Who was the best financier in the Bible? A: Pharaoh’s daughter. She went to the Nile bank and pulled out a little prophet.

Soup Kitchen - Serving meals at Sharing Bread

Soup Kitchen (923 Oak St., Brnd), 1st Sunday of each month. (Sept. 6th - 11:00 a.m.) - To Volunteer contact Nancy Smith (820-9273).

On the road again…. With the arrival of September it is once again time to assemble a crew to clean up our adopted stretch of highway. The Social Concerns Committee is looking for volunteers to participate on what will hopefully be a beautiful, fall day. The more the merrier and quicker the job will get done! Please consider participating as a great opportunity for exercise, fellowship, and environmental benefit. If you’re a Confirmand, this may be a great opportunity for service hours. Please call or text Pat Einarson at 218-330-4804 if you have interest in helping out with this project and you will added to the list of potential volunteers and notified of more details regarding date and time as the event nears in September.

Newsletter Team Editor: Anne Laechel Please send all email articles to: [email protected]

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The Good News is published monthly. Articles for the October newsletter are due September 21st.

Q: What was Boaz like before he got married? A: Ruthless.

Working for God, serving others No matter your occupation, each day brings opportunities to honor God by helping other people. This applies to everyone from a prince to a laborer, as Martin Luther said: “The prince should think: Christ has served me and made everything to follow him; therefore, I should also serve my neighbor, protect him and everything that belongs to him. That is why God has given me this office, and I have it that I might serve him. … “The same is true for shoemaker, tailor, scribe or reader. If he is a Christian tailor, he will say: I make these clothes because God has bidden me do so, so that I can earn a living, so that I can help and serve my neighbor. When a Christian does not serve the other, God is not present; that is not Christian living.”

Pray & Ponder Begins Again

Women’s Circles

After taking a break over the summer, Pray & Ponder will resume again in September. This year we will be using a study from Spark House Publishing called Animate Practices as our guide. Women of all ages are welcome to join us one Saturday morning a month for breakfast, fellowship, study and laughter as we walk together in faith. It doesn't matter if you're new to faith, have little or no faith, or know the Bible inside and out. Pray & Ponder is a safe place for women to share questions, fears, experiences, or just listen. Come every month or come whenever you can. There are no books to buy and no homework or long-term commitment. Just come and enjoy spending a Saturday morning with some amazing women. We begin at 9:00 and are done by 10:30 or 11:00. This year's meeting dates are:  September 5, 2015  October 3, 2015  November 7, 2015  December 5, 2015  January 9, 2016  February 6, 2016  March 12, 2016  April 2, 2016  May 14, 2016 Questions? Interested but would like more information? Drop me an email at [email protected]. I'm looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces in September.

The women’s circles will begin a three-session study on speed and slowness, and how the Kingdom of God moves slowly, yet we are asked to move with even greater speed. The September session is Slow Faith: Sabbath Keeping

God's peace, Wendy Adamson

Opening Our Networks A Gathering Of Region 3 Rostered & Lay Leaders When & Where: November 12-14, 2015 in Fargo, ND Who: Any one involved in or interested in: World Hunger, Global Mission, Disaster Response, Campus Ministry, Outdoor Ministry, Synod Stewardship, Synod Mission Interpretation, the ELCA Campaign, Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Cost: $85 per person including meals, plus housing

Click here for a flyer of additional information. http://www.nemnsynod.org/ uploads/2/5/8/8/25887261/ region3_opening_our_networks_flyer.pdf Click here to register online. - https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/region-3-opening-ournetworks-tickets-18105431834

Sarah Circle Meeting Sarah Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 at Lord of Life. Join us for Bible study and fellowship. If you have questions, please contact Bugs Schmidt at 829-3864 or [email protected]

Martha Circle Meeting Martha Circle will meet at 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 8 at Mary Anderson’s home (4066 Moburg Lake Rd, Brainerd). Bible Study leader will be Jeannine zumBrunnen. We always welcome new members. For more information or directions contact Mary Anderson at 218-330-6171 or [email protected]

Lord of Life Quilters Greetings Quilters, Summer has gone way too fast, however Quilting is here to take its place. Lord of Life Quilters will begin our 2015 - 2016 quilting session starting on September 3, 2015. We will be in the Fellowship Hall starting at 9:00 am. We had a super last year and our accomplishments benefited many in our community. Our dedicated group worked really hard and yet had fun joining in to help with our projects. We would like to invite anyone who likes to quilt, and if you can tie a knot you are welcome. Come join us when you can, we welcome your help and suggestions. Please remember us with your aluminum can donation to help fund our projects. We have taken care of the bee problem in the trailer, and we are hoping in the near future to purchase a new open trailer for easier drop-offs. See you on September 3rd at 9:00 am Sisters in Christ, Lord of Life Quilters

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Lindley Elaine Mithun, daughter of Peter & Krista Mithun, and sister of Aubrey, Taryn, Hennisey and Dekker, was baptized on August 9, 2015

Kellen Sean DeCent, son of Matt DeCent & Alesha Ketter was baptized on August 16, 2015

Macedonia: Stewardship Event You are invited to the upcoming Macedonia Project workshops on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, October 11. This is a great opportunity for leaders to learn how to grow faithful stewards in their congregation and community. The workshop is free to everyone in the synod. What: In his second letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul praises the spirit of the Macedonians. He talks about them being enriched in every way for great generosity producing thanksgiving to God. The Macedonia Project will help you:  Embrace the spiritual principles of giving  Connect faith with Christ's call to mission  Invite people to grow toward a tithe  Grow regular giving in your congregation Find out more about the Macedonia Project at: elca.org/macedonia Initial Session 1 Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Hibbing When: Saturday, September 12; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

News of the Family 7/14

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Births Landon Anthony Sazama, son of Seth & Danielle Sazama and brother of Hallie Baptisms Lindley Elaine Mithun, daughter of Peter & Krista Mithun, and sister of Aubrey, Taryn, Hennisey and Dekker Kellen Sean DeCent, son of Matt DeCent & Alesha Ketter

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Wedding Kara Rud & Larry Gordon Martina Hipperdinger & Will Henningson Kellie Fenske & Mark Germain

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Death Peggy Seaman

Follow-up Session 2 Where: Bethesda Lutheran Church in Malmo When: Sunday, October 11; 1:30 - 5:30 pm

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Who: Pastors, AiMs, SAMs, Treasurers, Finance Committee Members (at least two people from each church are encouraged to attend) - Carpool opportunities are available. Contact Anne Laechel for details. How: Register at https://macedonianemn.eventbrite.com.

Prayer Requests… For Healing… Phyllis Campbell, Kathy Heishman, Dorothy Nelson, Steven Rye, Jaimie Senger, Marilyn Stai, Judy Tollefson

PARTICIPANTS

Beck Barber Baden Bastian Emily Bastian Aleah Bauer Emma Bauer Jackson Callian Joey Clark Atlie Danielson Etta Danielson Mari Devine

Macin Freed Keenan Hodge Gavin Hoelzel Owen Nelson Andrew Nybeck Tyler Schaitberger Kiarra Story Isaac Tupy Anna Tupy Keaton Walkowiak Macey Whitlock Justin Youngquist Noelle Youngquist

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You helped orchestrate an amazing week!

Where we served and what we did... 

Common Goods - sorted clothes, cleaned and organized the store, recycled books

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Women’s Shelter - weeded the playground, sorted and organized donated clothing

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Habitat ReStore - moved and sorted A LOT of stuff.

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Edgewood Vista - socialized, games, arts and crafts, decorated, danced and served cake at the monthly birthday party.

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Bridges of Hope - loaded and unloaded downed trees

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Habitat for Humanity - prepared freezer meals for Lutheran Build family, demolition of a home, loaded items bound for the ReStore

We could not have done it without a little help (in some cases A LOT of help) Meals Patty & Jamie Wallace, Beth Bastian Transportation Laura and Kyle Bauer, Helene and Layne Danielson, Elaine Youngquist and Brenda Schaitberger Afternoon Counselor Host families Marcia Helmen Tents Bauer, Story, Carmack, Devine, Schaitberger and Youngquist families Seamstresses Kari Campion, Gail Brecht, Cindy Swenson, Jenna Swenson, Carol VanDenBoom

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Highlights of August 20 Church Council Meeting

Narrative Lectionary September 6 - The Meaning of Faith Hebrews 11:1-16 Faith is believing in something we cannot see

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September 13 - The Garden of Eden Genesis 2:4b-25 We are stewards of God’s abundant garden.

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September 20 - Isaac Born to Sarah Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 God is a joyful God.

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September 27 - Jacob Wrestles God Genesis 32:22-30 We can find out a lot about God and ourselves by wrestling.

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Approved Minutes of July 16 Council meeting. Approved allocation of $250 from Fine Arts dedicated account towards cost of June 25 MN All State Lutheran Choir concert at Lord of Life. Approved designating Hungry Jar contributions from August 23 to September 6 for RREAL’s Solar Panel project at Phebe Hospital in Liberia. Approved appointment of Patty Wallace to the Worship Team. Approved appointment of Darren Larson to Church Council as Mission Support (formerly Stewardship) team leader. Approved Executive Group’s recommendation to conduct fundraiser for replacement of the furnaces serving the Commons. Goal is $12,000. Received July financial report. (See table below.) Received Finance Team’s suggestions for balancing the budget short and long term. Council will discuss implementation of the suggestions at the September meeting. Anniversary Group set April 10, 2016 as date for anniversary celebration. Next Council meeting is Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm.

GENERAL FUND SUMMARY AS OF JULY 31, 2015 July Actual

July Budget

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Income

31,392

35,430

(4,038)

241,565

264,080

(22,515)

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(8,205)

285,944

288,646

(2,702)

(160)

(4,327)

4,167

(44,379)

(24,566)

(19,813)

Cash Flow

CAPITAL FUND SUMMARY AS OF JULY 31, 2015 July Actual July Budget Difference YTD Actual

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YTD Budget

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6,352

10,562

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41,177

73,937

(32,760)

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10,562

(2,826)

54,152

73,937

(19,785)

Cash Flow

(1,384)

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Lord of Life Lutheran Ministry Opportunities Connecting to Christ

Circle, Martha - Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Next meeting is September 8th at Mary Anderson’s home. See article on pg. 5. - Mary Anderson 330-6171 [email protected] Circle, Sarah - Has adjourned for this program year. We will resume meeting September 8th. See article on pg. 5. (Sept-May). For information contact Bugs Schmidt [email protected] Men’s Breakfast - Fridays, 6:30 a.m. at LOL for Bible study, fellowship, fun and food - Roger Tietz 8292151 Men’s Fellowship - Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. at LOL for Bible study, fellowship and fun - Ted Anderson 831 -1372 New Member Class - For individuals and families interested in joining Lord of Life. Childcare is provided upon request. - Pastor Steve 828-9374 [email protected] Pray & Ponder Women’s Breakfast - A gathering of women on one Saturday each month, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Commons. (September-May). Experience great food, conversation, inspiration and prayer. - Wendy Adamson [email protected]

Connecting to our Community

Habitat for Humanity - Scott Hall, (w) 828-8517– [email protected] LOL Quilters - Piecing lap quilts for local charities and working on personal projects. Fabric donations are welcomed. Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. at LOL (Sept-April) Prayer Shawl Group - Meets 3 to 4 times a year. Anyone who is interested in this wonderful ministry is welcome to join our group. Please contact Jeannine zumBrunnen [email protected] or Brenda Johnson 8319725– [email protected] check the website at www.shawlministry.com for more information. Soup Kitchen - Serving meals at Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen (923 Oak St., Brnd), 1st Sunday of each month. (September 6th - 11:00 a.m.) - To Volunteer contact Nancy Smith (820-4273).

Connecting to Each Other

Sunday Evening Book Discussion Group will begin bi-weekly meetings on September 13 at 7:00pm. The first discussion book for the new program year will be 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe by Larry Osborne. All book lovers are welcome. Contact: Ken Campbell [email protected]. Caring Friends Ministry - Find out how to become a Caring Friend or to receive this ministry as you navigate life transitions. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Contact Jeannine zumBrunnen 829-2177- [email protected] Faithful Mothers - Come to share a cup of coffee, the particular joys and struggles of motherhood, feast together on a word of hope, and find yourself washed in God’s grace. Meets weekly on Monday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. (Sept-May) at LOL. Tammie Benson 829-0045 [email protected] LOL Ministry Teams - Congregational Life, Children’s Education, Youth/Adult Education, Evangelism, Finance, Property, Social Concerns, Stewardship, Worship, Youth - Pastor Erika 828-9374 [email protected] LOLLY (Lots of Living Left Yet) - Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.; ages 55+; (Sept-June). Call Mary Anderson at 330-6171 or Ted Anderson at [email protected] for more info. Pre-Marriage Retreat - For couples preparing for the joys and struggles of married life. This is a prerequisite for couples planning to be married at LOL. For more information, contact Anne in the church office at 828-9374 - [email protected] Wednesday Night Supper Prep & Serving - Assist with cooking and serving of our Wednesday evening meal. (Sept.-May) - Vickie Borgstrom 8287768- [email protected] For updated information on the above events, check out our website: http://www.lolbaxter.org

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Daily Prayers and Staff

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he Scripture tells us to pray for each other (James 5:16). As a body we pray for our congregation, alphabetically rotating through our church family on an annual basis. Each week we will pray for specific Lord of Life families. Although you may not know each member of our congregation, our God listens to the prayers we bring on each other‘s behalf before his throne. Please make a commitment to include your brothers and sisters at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in your daily prayers. September 1-5 Jana Austad Chris & Kim Erickson Argyle & Nancy Iversen Greg & Denise Pedersen

Kelly Budnick Chris & Sandy Halvorson Kim & Kevin Larson Chris & Jackie Sliver

September 6-12 Adam & Heather Bartelt Bruce & Carol Femling David Johnson Alicia Rauen

Kent & Clara Carlson Brenda Hathaway Dennis & Teri Mackedanz Kelly & Alicia Story

September 13-19 Mike & Kathy Bentler Michael & Nadine Fraki Stan & Lolly Kalinoski Frank & Joy Ruzich

Becky Clark & Sean Randall Adam & Melanie Helmrichs Mike & Kelly McConkey Gary & Sharon Syvertson

September 20-26 James & Darlene Blake Melba Gevik Dylan & Cassie Knipple Sandra Schaefer

Jama Davidson Linda Hill James & Susan Natwick Ken Toole

September 27-30 Tim & Linda Bowman Joe & Courtney Douglass James Gruendemann Rebecca Holcomb & Tony Smith Jerry Kuehn Ursula Noble Janice Sears Charles & Margie Young

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Lord of Life Office & Program Staff Church Business Administrator [email protected] Office Manager [email protected] Youth Ministry Director [email protected] Youth Ministry Assistant [email protected] Communications Assistant

Ken Campbell Anne Laechel Michael Carmack Tammie Benson

Senior Choir Director Sarah Aamot [email protected] Spiritual Gifts Coordinator Wendy Adamson [email protected] Sunday Morning Coordinator Wendy Adamson Custodians Karen & Paul Erickson [email protected] Wedding Coordinator Tessa Hall [email protected] Bookkeeper Julie Hofius [email protected] EveryDaySonDay Director Jeff Johnson [email protected] Teens Upstream Leader Guy Kelm [email protected] Pianist Jennifer Person [email protected] Sunday Traditional Group Dir. Jennifer Person Wed Musician Coordinator Jennifer Person Wed Worship Accompanist Jennifer Person

ECO-REFORMATION SEMINAR

October 10, 2015 - Gloria Dei Lutheran, Duluth, MN The promise of earth renewal in scripture and practice with Prof. Barbara Rossing. 8:30 am-2:30 pm at Gloria Dei, Duluth, co-organized by the NE MN Synod Creation Care Team and Lake Superior Conference WELCA. Known for her scholarship on the Book of Revelation, Rossing believes the scriptural witness speaks of God not abandoning the earth but of a vision of renewal where the New Jerusalem and the Tree of Life provide inspiration for ecological civilization. Free will offering for lunch. This free event coincides with the Lake Superior Conference WELCA Fall Gathering, but is open to all.

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September Birthdays…

Brad English, Kathy Heishman, Emily Price, Maxine Sanders Brady Bartelt, Mark Beckerleg Joe Foley, Brenda Hathaway, Michelle Joyce, Ivy Ruzynski, Brynlee Schilling, Mark Taylor Hadley Gilbert Grace Aadland, Mary Anderson, Erin Hoelzel, Collin Nameniuk, Kara Gordon, Avery Skwira Mary Aalgaard, Michelle Brekken, Cindy Bunting, Dan Holmes, Kyler Kennedy, Brady Pliscott, Tim Quincer Michael Bialka, Gary Christiansen, Tristan Dawson, Joseph Figliuzzi, Karin Roach Jerry Bergstrom Ian Haug, Benjamin Krall, Ted Toensing Dillon Cordes, Brian Gapinski, Elise Jensen, Wayne Knopf, Pat Metzler, Nancy Wadsten Chris Foley, Trisia Hughes, Erika Nilsen, Tanner Parrish, Abigail Quincer, Alex Sliver Paul Augustinack, Izabella Barber, Avery Coonfield, Rod Rangen Raquel Kiffmeyer, Brandon Krall, Jeannine zumBrunnen Emma Balsley, Andrea Holmes, Jade Massie, Zack Peterson, Jordan Skarolid, Seth Vagts Bradyn Booth Kathi Dosh, Wendy Topp Evan Brecht, Brenda Erickson, Alex Kunesh, Maureen Mau, Nathan Nybeck, Kim Stolski, Alec Wagner Reese Benson, Deanna Hoffman, Tami Teague Paige Selisker, Bridgette Walters Andrea Anderson, Paul Gruber, Travis Jensen Millie Davidson, Elaine Gilbertson, Derek Hoglin, Hennisey Mithun, Janelle Riley, Samuel Simpson Reegan Anderson Melissa Carmack, Sandra English, Jacob Larson, Nora Rangen, Tiffany Smith Taylor Huber Helen Henke, Jack Hughes, Shelli Kampen, Joel Lofstrom, Emma Storm, Brady Zierke Jay Blowers, Mallori Headley, Whitney Joyce, Luke Ruzynski Mark Femling, Katie Olson, Dawn Razidlo, Michael Razidlo Terri Bahn, Jackson Dwyer, Gretchen Paysse, Peggy Rudkin, Cary Swanson Dana Anderson, Ruby Fromm, Lorraine Frost, James Grover, Olivia Ithivongkham, Betty Krall, Grant Madison Winsten Fenske

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September Anniversaries...

Randy & Kirsten Aldousv, Danise Miller & Craig Erpelding Greg & Paula Manganv, Matt & Denise Sundquistv Mikael & Lacey Christenson, Orv & Rose HansonV Ed & Kris Ottv, Seth & Danielle Sazama, Eldo & Bugs SchmidtV Russell & Lisa Heittola, Dave & Kris Petersonv Sam & Bethany Branstner, Doug & Tammy Schultz Mike & Andrea Anderson, Jim & Melissa Grover, Mel & Sonja NefsteadV, Dan & Patty Sura Stan & Lolly Kalinoski Paul & Audrae Gruber Larry & Vickie Borgstromv, Joel & Gia Lofstrom Bruce & Kelly Jo Mogensenv Brad & Anne Hollandv, Gary & Caryn Peterson Tony & Kari Whitlock Bob & Michelle Joycev Tom & Kari Campion, Wayne & Carrie Nelson , Tim & Kim Quincerv Les & Kathy Hallv, John & Melissa Obermiller , Denise Stromme & Phil Hunsicker Trevor & Jan Wangsness Andy & Laura Campbell, Randy & Lorna Heidmannv, Kaisone & Stephanie Ithivongkham, Gary & Angie Kort, Justin & Jessica Schlegel Michael & Lynda Ericksonv, Rick & Deb Smith , Scott & Sammi Thesing Jeffrey & Marcie Krall Bruce & Katie Klopfleisch, Jim & Lynn Miller

v Denotes they are celebrating an anniversary from 25-49 years! V Denotes they are celebrating an anniversary of 50+ years! Don’t see your name listed but consider yourself a member of our Lord of Life family? Please contact Anne in the church office at [email protected] or 828-9374 with your information.

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6190 Fairview Rd. Baxter, MN 56425-8285

Check out our website!

www.lolbaxter.org

MANGE TAKK [Many Thanks] Suzanne and Becca Rye! Thanks to these two ALL of the cabinets and supplies in the SonShine Room are organized, labeled and in the right place! And what did it take?      

Countless hours of work tedious sorting bold tossing careful reusing creative labeling and lots of discerning exactly what something was and how on earth it could be used again.

YOUR TIME AND COMMITMENT were a HUGE gift to the congregation. Now we're ready to kick off another amazing year of programming!!

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9:30am Worship with Marchand Baptism (Sanctuary) 10:30am Fellowship (Commons) 11:00am LOL at Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen (923 Oak St, Brainerd, MN) 7:00pm District Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Labor Day - Church Office Closed

7:00am Baxter Area Kiwanis (FH) 9:30am Office Staff Mtg (Conference Room) 12:00pm Executive Committee (Rm 1) 1:00pm Sarah Circle (FH) 7:00pm Martha Circle (Off-site)

5:15pm Wednesday Musician Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship w/Holy Communion (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary)

9:00am Quilters (FH) 10:00am Men's Fellowship (Commons) 6:00pm Baxter Sandpipers 4-H (FH)

6:30am Men's Breakfast (FH)

Hanson-Vanderlinde Wedding (Off-site) Peters-Dubel Wedding (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Open AA (Rms 7 & 9)

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Rally Day 8:15am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15am Fellowship (Commons) 9:30am Rally Day Activities 10:30am Worship (Sanctuary) 11:30am Fellowship (Commons) 7:00pm Sunday Evening Book Discussion Group (Rms 7 & 9)

8:30am Faithful Mothers (SSR) 1:00pm Monday Afternoon Book Group (Commons) 6:30pm Pinetree Patchworkers (FH) 7:00pm Finance Team (Rm 1)

7:00am Baxter Area Kiwanis (FH) 9:30am Office Staff Mtg (Conference Room) 5:00pm Tuesday Evening Small Group (Rm 1)

11:30am LOLLY 55+ Potluck (FH) 5:15pm Wednesday Supper (FH) 5:15pm Wednesday Musician Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship w/Holy Communion (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Teens Upstream (SSR) 7:00pm 7th Grade Conf. Orientation (FH) 7:00pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary)

9:00am Heartland Conference Mtg (Sanctuary & Commons) 9:00am Quilters (FH) 10:00am Men's Fellowship (Rm 1) 7:00pm Church Council (Rms 7 & 9)

6:30am Men's Breakfast (FH)

7:00pm Open AA (Rms 7 & 9)

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8:15am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15am Fellowship (Commons) 9:30am CONNECTION Time 10:30am Worship (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (SSR) 7:00pm District Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

8:30am Faithful Mothers (SSR) 1:00pm Monday Afternoon Book Group (Commons) 7:00pm EveryDaySonDay Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

7:00am Baxter Area Kiwanis (FH) 9:30am Office Staff Mtg (Conference Room)

5:15pm Wednesday Supper (FH) 5:15pm Wednesday Musician Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship w/Holy Communion (Sanctuary) 7:00pm 9th Grade Conf Orientation 7:00pm Teens Upstream (SSR) 7:00pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation (FH) 7:00pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary)

9:00am Quilters (FH) 10:00am Men's Fellowship (Commons)

6:30am Men's Breakfast (FH)

Joyce-Luke Wedding (Off-site) 12:00pm Jones Rental (Commons) 7:00pm Open AA (Rms 7 & 9)

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8:15am Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15am Pancake Breakfast (FH) 9:30am CONNECTION Time 10:30am Worship (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (SSR) 7:00pm Sunday Evening Book Discussion Group (Rms 7 & 9)

8:30am Faithful Mothers (SSR) 1:00pm Monday Afternoon Book Group (Commons) 7:00pm Caring Friends Group (Commons)

7:00am Baxter Area Kiwanis (FH) 9:30am Office Staff Mtg (Conference Room)

5:15pm Wednesday Musician Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Worship w/Holy Communion (Sanctuary) 7:00pm 9th Grade Confirmation (Commons) 7:00pm Teens Upstream (SSR) 7:00pm 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation (FH) 7:00pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary)

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