December 2014 - Lord of Life Church

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December
2014
Our Mission - Inspire a deeper and richer connection to Christ, our community, and each other.
Advent 2014: I CHOSE YOU . . .
I chose you to bring justice, and I am here at your side. I selected and sent
you to bring light and my promise of hope to the nations.
Isaiah 42:6
Dear Friends,
We have entered into a sacred time! The season of Advent is upon us and we are
given these next days and weeks to prepare our hearts and minds and our homes for
the arrival of the Christ child – into this world, into our homes, into our hearts once
again.
This time of year often proves to be filled with both expectation and exhaustion.
We delight in the sights and sounds and smells of Christmas – but we also put a lot
of pressure on ourselves and others to make things “just right!” What if this Advent
season you choose to live a little differently? What if we, as a body of Christ, the
people of God, daily remember these words from the prophet Isaiah and recall the
love of God that says, 'I chose you . . . to bring light and hope'? What might that
mean for our lives during this Advent season? How will you be light and hope for
others?
Throughout worship in this Advent season we will hear from others who have been
chosen by God for certain purposes. And we will learn that in some situations we
are called on to be patient. In others, we are called on to be bold and courageous.
Sometimes we are needed to shed light and hope and at other times we are invited to
simply rejoice in all that God is doing.
The truth is this, that God has chosen to be made known in flesh and blood –most
fully in a baby named Jesus and his life and death and resurrection – and then
through the work of his spirit – God has chosen to be made known through you and
me!
So, dear chosen ones . . . wherever you are – in whatever place you find yourself in
life, in this time and in this place – God will use you to bring light and hope to the
world. And such a call comes with a promise, “I am here at your side.” Thanks be
to God!
In Peace,
Pastor Erika
Daily Advent Devotions at Lord of Life
Every weekday – Monday
through Friday from 12:00 –
1:00pm there will be Advent
devotions!
1st week in Advent – Ichoseyou...bepatient!
2nd week in Advent – Ichoseyou...bebold!
3rd week in Advent – Ichoseyou...belight!
4th week in Advent – Ichoseyou...bejoyful!
Come for a time of quiet, conversation, scripture,
prayer and coffee. You will be blessed!!
Sunday Worship Schedule
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Worship - 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
CONNECTION TIME - 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Fellowship - 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Worship - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Worship Schedule
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Worship - 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
CONNECTION TIME - 6:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Christmas
Eve Worship
Pastor Erika
Wed., Dec. 24th
3:00 p.m., 5:00pm
& 9:00 p.m.
Candlelight
Services with Holy Commmunion
Wednesday Worship in December:
Holden Evening Prayer Service will shape our Advent worship on December 3rd and December 10th.
On Wednesday night December 17th – our teens and
children will present A Charlie Brown Christmas in
worship!
Advent Resources:
If you missed the Advent Festival – please come and
pick up a daily Advent devotion for families and/or a
daily Advent Devotion for adults. Let these tools
bless your time throughout the season of Advent.
Deadline for 2014 Financial
Contributions is Wednesday, December
31st.
All contributions must be received or postmarked by
that date, or they will be
counted as contributions for
the 2015 =inancial year.
Thank you for your continued
support of Lord of Life and its
mission.
December 7th - Esther
SUNDAY SCHOOL DECEMBER SCHEDULE
December 14th - Light to the Nations
* Connection Time on 12/7, 12/14 and 12/21
* Connection Time will be used for “Charlie Brown
Christmas” rehearsal. Rehearsal will be in the SSR.
* If your child is not participating in the Christmas
program, class will be held as normal
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DECEMBER CONNECTION TIME
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Adult Faith Growth—Rooms 7 & 9/Fireside Rm
1st & 2nd Graders and Parents - Fellowship Hall
Regular Sunday School for all Ages
3rd & 4th Graders and Parents - Fellowship Hall
December 21st - Jesus as Immanuel
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Lord of Life is again accepting donations for the
purchase of Christmas Poinsettia and other
items to decorate our Sanctuary for the Christmas
season.
Cost is $7.50 each pre-paid; please
specify on the form (available at
the church starting Nov. 23rd) if
your gift is in honor or in memory
of a loved one and if you would
like to take your poinsettia home
after the Christmas season.
Sarah Circle Meeting
Sarah Circle will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
December 9 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]
T
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 speci=ic 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.
December1-6
Mike & Andrea Anderson
Jerry & Delia Bruggeman
Anadell Johnson
Dan & Jenny Owens
Tami Teague
Chris & Kim Erickson
Brian & Randa Haug
John & Jennifer Larson
Sandra Schaefer
December7-13
Allen & Jessica Balsley
Andy & Laura Campbell
Julie Fenske
John & Conith Mackner
Adam & Chrissy Henkensie=ken
Keith & Jane Peterson
Jimmy & Sindy Shanks
Joel & Carol VanDenBoom
December14-20
Andy & Jana Behr
Michael & Nadine Fraki
Dustin & Megan Christenson
Kurt & Lori Hoelzel
Huy & Katy Kelm
Elsie Melby
Tim & Kim Quincer
Rick & Deb Smith
Janet Walters
December21-27
Mike & Judy Bialka
Thomas & Terri Getty
Ron & Nikki Huber
Don & Glorya Narveson
Ben & Katie Starns
Jama Davidson
Paul & Audrae Gruber
Tom & Kristin Koop
Mark & Karin Roach
Jason & Jane Winter
December28-31
Brandon & Amy Borgstrom Kathy Hamlin
Darrin & Sherry Dumpprope
Kevin & Elise Jensen
Mike & Deanne Kruse
John & Melissa Obermiller Elden & Wendy Rueger
Glen & Dinah Sundberg
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LordOfLifeOfice&ProgramStaff
ChurchBusinessAdministrator Ken Campbell
[email protected]
OficeManager
Anne Laechel
[email protected]
YouthMinistryDirector
Michael Carmack
[email protected]
YouthMinistryAssistant
Tammie Benson
[email protected]
Receptionist
Mindy Anderson
[email protected]
SeniorChoirDirector
Sarah Aamot
[email protected]
SpiritualGiftsCoordinator
Wendy Adamson
[email protected]
SundayMorningCoordinator
Wendy Adamson
Custodians
Karen & Paul Erickson
[email protected]
WeddingCoordinator
Tessa Hall
[email protected]
Bookkeeper
Julie Ho=ius
[email protected]
SundayContemp.WorshipDir. Jeff Johnson
[email protected]
TeensUpstreamLeader
Guy Kelm
[email protected]
Pianist Jennifer Person
[email protected]
SundayTraditionalGroupDir. Jennifer Person
WedMusicianCoordinator
Jennifer Person
WedWorshipAccompanist
Jennifer Person
NewsletterTeam
Editor: Mindy Anderson
Please send all email articles to: [email protected]
The GoodNews is published monthly. Articles for the
January newsletter are due December19.Articles for the
December Late-Breaking News are due December26.
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CONTACT THE CHURCH…
828-9374
When you or a family
member is hospitalized or
will be hospitalized.
When there is a birth or
death in the family.
When there is a crisis.
When you change your address.
When new neighbors move in near you and they are
looking for a church home.
When you have good news to share.
When you have a suggestion to make or a comment
to share.
If you belong to another church or do not wish to
receive our newsletter.
If you have a college or post high-school young
person no longer living at home. Provide us with
their new address so that we an keep the GoodNews
coming to them!
Snowbirds, contact us to forward your newsletter on!
Your pastors are available to walk with you in times of
sadness and joy. Pleasecontactthechurchoficeby
phoneat828-9374,faxat825-7922oremailat
[email protected]@lolbaxter.org
Thepastorscanalsobereachedviaemail:
PastorSteve:[email protected]
PastorErika:[email protected]
PastorLilja:[email protected]
Lord of Life Lutheran Church Council
President - Jeff Mattson
Vice-President-Sarah Speer
Secretary- Needed
Treasurer-Mary Anderson
AdultFaithGrowthTeam
Tom Koop
Children’sEducationTeam
Needed
CongregationalLifeTeam
Vickie Borgstrom
EvangelismTeam
Pam Braland
FinanceTeam
PropertyTeam
Rick zumBrunnen
SocialConcernsTeam
Denise Stromme
StewardshipTeam
Needed
WorshipTeam
Andy Holmes
YouthTeam
Katy Kelm & Mike Shogren
Prayer Requests…
ForHealing…
Verna Hawkinson, Jaimie Senger, Jane Harvey, Roz
Haapajoki, Ken Toole, Curt Nelson, Sharon
Syvertson, Jeanette Miner
SympathyinTimeofLoss…
The family of Jackie Arveson who died.
Darren Larson’s family on the death of his father.
Lloyd (Helen) Henke on the death of Lloyd’s mother.
Narrative Lectionary
December7-Esther
Esther 4:14:1-17
God’s timing is always the right timing.
God put Esther in the house of the king at a time when
the Jewish people (her people) were threatened by Haman. God’s timing may not be predictable, and it may not
be our timing, but God’s timing is always the right timing.
December14-LighttotheNations
Isaiah 42:142:1-9
The people of Israel suffered terribly at the time of their
exile. Yet God promised and kept the promise that one
day God’s justice would prevail, and the people would
return to their homes once again. God would not extinguish them like a candle, but instead would help them to
burn brightly for all the world to see.
December21-JesusasImmanuel
Matthew 1:181:18-25
“An angel told Joseph in a dream that he and Mary
would raise God’s son. God told them the son would be
named, “Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”
Youth Highlights
ConnectingwiththeCommunity
The kids of Lord of Life will meet at Excelsior Place
to share their musical talents with the residents. Parents will be asked to provide transportation and stay
through the performances.
* Little Lambs – young at heart.
* December 14. 1pm.
* Excelsior Place; 14211 Firewood Drive; Baxter
* Please sign up on the clipboards
ChristmasEvePreludeMusic
If your son/daughter would like to play Christmas
music before the 3pm or 5pm worship services,
please sign up on the clipboards.
Prelude music will begin 30 minutes prior to the
start of worship. The piano is available to use. If you
play the violin, cello, or other instrument, please feel
free to bring and play it.
The kids will continue to rotate until the start of the
worship service.
7THAND8THGRADECONFIRMATIONUPDATE
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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7th and 8th Graders will be ringing the SA bells
on 12/10 and 12/3, respectively. The group NOT
ringing bells will have class as normal.
* They need to be dropped off and picked up at
their assigned bell ringing location. Locations
will be assigned and communicated through
email.
* They will start at 6:30 and =inish at 8:30pm.
* Be sure to dress for outdoor conditions.
* Small group leaders - please con=irm with
Michael/Tammie that you will be at your group’s
assigned location. Please try to be at your location 5 minutes early.
Con=irmation Christmas party (7th and 8th grade)
* 12/17 - Movie night
* SPECIAL TIME: 7pm-8:30pm
* Provided: Movie, Hot Chocolate
* Please bring a Christmas snack/treat to share.
* We will still need small group leaders to attend.
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Youth Highlights
MIDDLESCHOOLYOUTHGROUP
December gatherings 12/7 and 12/14.
* 12/14 Provided: Hot Chocolate
* Please bring a Christmas snack/treat to share.
WILL NOT MEET 12/21 or 12/28
RAPIDCITY,SDYOUTHWORKSMISSIONTRIP
9thGRADECONFIRMATIONDec.Schedule
* 12/3 – Class 7pm-8:30pm
* 12/10 – Seasons of Light @ the Forestview Planetarium
* 12/17 – Teens Upstream Christmas Party
SYNODJOURNEY–DETROIT,MI
Here’s who is going:
* Students: Blair Benson, Reese Benson, Anne Campion, Hanson Devine, Signe Devine, Renae Ford, Emma
Grunenwald, Hailey Hensel, Kyle Hensel, Megan Hensel, Ashley Huber, David Kelm, Lydia Larson, Grant
Madison, Maggie Mattson, Sydney McConkey, Preston Owen, Abby Rubado, Hannah Rud, Nathan Rud,
Nicole Rud, Charlie Rude, Eric Rude, Zach Rude, Megan Ryder, Kristopher Rye, Jenna Swenson, Taylor
Tyrrell, Jamie Wallace, Julia Wallace
Con$irmation Mini Courses begin soon
* January - February, no regular weekly large group
classes
* Called Faith in Life
* Several mini-course offerings
* Purpose is to give each Con=irmation student the
opportunity to choose a course based on his/her interests, wonderings, questions, passions
* Most classes are scheduled for Wednesdays or on
the weekends
* Please attend at least 2 courses
* In most cases, these courses are meant to be attended with your mentor. BE SURE to stay in touch
with him/her.
* Course Descriptions and registration information
will be communicated through email.
SRHIGH
* Teens Upstream will be performing “A Charlie
Brown Christmas” on Sunday, December 14 at 4pm
and Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm.
*RegistrationdeadlineisNovember30
* Non-refundable $100 deposit and initial covenant
needed
* See mission trip fundraisers
*Adult Leaders: Pastor Erika, Michael Carmack, Tammie Benson, Wendy Adamson, Chris Ford, Guy Kelm,
Karen Rubado
Decembermeetings
12/14 at 5pm
* Next payment due January 15 = $450 per participant
MISSIONTRIPFUNDRAISING
December
* Heggies Pizza
* Bang Printing (ongoing). We will notify everyone
via email when a job becomes available.
Evenings with Pastor Steve
As the new Senior Pastor at Lord of Life, it's Pastor Steve's deep desire to get to know each and every member of
the Lord of Life family. Because there are a great many members who haven't had the opportunity for such a
conversation with him, we're hosting a series of meet-and-greet "Coffee/Tea and Desert" events where any interested members have the opportunity to share their story in a small group setting and engage in dialog with
Pastor Steve about any topic you wish.
Groups will be limited to ten participants. All members are invited to RSVP at the church of=ice for one of three
initial events that will be held on December15and19,andJanuary12.As these three evenings =ill up, if the
demand seems strong, more evenings will be announced. If you are unable to make any of the =irst three offerings, but are interested in attending the event - please leave your name at the church of=ice as well. Each "meetand-greet" will begin promptly at 7:00pmatLordofLife - in the Commons, or in some other unused
room. We'll wrap up by 8:30pm sharp.
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Baptisms
News of the Family
Births
Nov. 4 Alex Andrew Rangen
Nov. 8 Bryson Wesley-Joseph Kelm
Nov. 10 Charyle Price Carmack
Death
Nov. 10 Jackie Arveson
Celebrate the Season of Giving
Celebrate the Christmas season and the spirit of
giving by donating a gift to someone in need. Please
take an ornament from the “Charlie Brown”
Christmas tree located in the narthex. Each
ornament speci=ies a requested gift for someone
who needs assistance this Christmas. We ask that
the gift be wrapped and placed under the tree with
the ornament attached to the outside. Please have
your gifts back to the church no later than Sunday,
December14th.There will also be a box for cash
donations and gift cards.
Greta Rose King, daughter of Tony & Jeanne King,
was baptized on November 2, 2014.
This year’s gifts will
bene=it Lord of Life
families and residents of
two of our local facilities
for youth and women.
Thank you for your
generous support!!
Brady Owen Herman, son of Jordan & Lyndsey
Herman, was baptized on November 9, 2014.
Charlie Brown Christmas Pageant
Mark you calendars to come see
Charlie Brown’s Christmas!
SundayDec.14at4:00PM
WednesdayDec.17at6:00PM
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Welcome New Members!
Gary&BettyKrall
Joined 2014
Gary is retired and enjoys =ishing, hunting and
woodworking. He is always busy with a project.
Betty is retired and enjoys sewing, quilting,
baking and stained glass. She grew up in South
West MN. They both are from Ruthton, MN
Rick&AnnSmallman
Joined 2014
Rick is from St. Paul, he enjoys golf and works at
the Brainerd Dispatch. Ann is from Spooner, WI,
she enjoys reading , baking and works at Range
Inc.
Gerald&DebBergstrom
Joined 2014
Gerald enjoys target shooting, =ishing, reading
and now works as a Factory Welder. Deb enjoys
sewing, being with family, gardening and works
at Essentia Health. They both are from Lisbon,
ND.
Shirley(Bunny)Window
Joined 2014
Bunny enjoys traveling, word puzzles, board
games, reading, baking, and spending time with
family. She moved from Las Vegas back to her
roots in Pequot Lakes.
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Alex&AshleyKunesh—Eli
Joined 2014
Alex enjoys running, hunting, =ishing and works as a
High School Science Teacher at Peqout Lakes.
Ashley enjoys running, shopping, family time and
works as a 1st Grade Teacher at Brainerd Schools.
Eli is 1 and enjoys swinging, toys, the beach and
going for walks.
JeffGrunenwald&ShariNordean—Emma
Joined 2014
Jeff enjoys cooking, hunting, ice =ishing and owns
Green Forest Recycling Resources. Shari enjoys
spending time with family and friends and works
at ISD #1 Aitkin as a Teacher. Emma is 14
attending Brainerd Jr. High. She enjoys
basketball and outside activities like 4-wheeling
and hunting.
SharonJohnson
Joined 2014
Sharon enjoys kayaking, biking, camping, cooking
and loves being outside. She works as an
Administrative Assistant to the Principal for 31
years. She also does doggy daycare.
DorothySchmidt
Joined 2014
Dorothy enjoys reading, playing Bridge, and
gardening during her retirement. She moved
here from Harlan, IA, originally from Randolph,
Nebraska.
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DanaAnderson—GavinStallard
Joined 2014
Dana works at the Crow Wing County Court
Administration as a Court Operations Supervisor.
Gavin is 12 and attends Forestview School.
Jim&MelissaGrover—Thomas
Joined 2014
Jim enjoys hunting, =ishing and works in TV
Production /Editor. Melissa enjoys biking,
hunting, National Ski Patrol and works in Sales at
Bang Printing. Their son Thomas was born
7/2/14.
KathyHamlin—Kasey
Joined 2014
Howard“Rob”&AnneFreelove—Joshua,Paul
&Samuel
Joined 2014
Rob works as a music teacher for Pillager and
Anne works at Ascensus as a Sr. Account
Executive.
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PastorSteve&SuzanneRye—Becca&
Kristopher
Joined 2014
TrentGrams
Joined 2014
SharonFreelove
Joined 2014
3rd Grade Bibles Received
3rd graders received their own bibles
this year! Here’s the crew from Wed.
Oct. 29th
Sam Simpson
Maren Ceynowa
Tia Bruggeman
Kal Knowles
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LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
DEC. 21 – 4:00 PM
Highlights of November 13 Church Council
Meeting
You are invited to attend a service of prayer and
healing on SundayDecember21,at4:00pmhereat
LordofLife.December21stis the date of the winter solstice, and it also marks the longest night of the
year.
In spite of the holiday glitter, many folks =ind that
they need God’s comfort and help when the days
grow dark and cold. Amid all the wishes of good
cheer, you or someone you know may be the kind of
person who needs a reminder of healing, hope, and
peace for yourself and for this world. If you do,
please join us in worship as the sun goes down on
December 21.
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We will take time for individual prayers of healing
and we will share communion together. In our prayers, we ask God to shine a healing light into our darkness and give us hope for whatever challenges we
face.
All are welcome. If you know of someone who might
bene=it from this service, please extend a welcome to
friends and neighbors.
Income
Expenses
CashFlow
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GKLKMNOFPLQSPRRNMS-OTUVWKM31,2014
October
October
Difference
YTD
YTD
Budget*
Actual
Budget*
Actual
38,630.43
40,577.77
1,947.34
360,814.05
362,852.25
38,437.90
43,465.48
5,027.58
385,135.46
398,294.09
192.53
(2,887.71)
(3,080.24)
(24,321.41)
(35,441.84)
*OriginalBudgetasapprovedat2/2/14CongregationMeeting
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Approved minutes of October 23 Council
meeting.
Approved matching grant from Thrivent Member
Directed Funds of $300 to Youth Mission Trip.
Approved temporary transfer of $6,100 from
dedicated funds to General Fund to meet current
obligations.
Approved October =inancial report. (See
separate article.) Noted that October property
expense included items normally paid in
September.
Accepted, with regret, resignation of Greg
Bennett from Council and Finance Team.
Approved forwarding designated Thanksgiving
contributions plus loose offerings from
Thanksgiving Eve services to World Hunger.
Approved forwarding 10% of designated
Christmas contributions and Christmas Eve loose
offerings to World Hunger and transferring 90%
balance to Capital Fund.
Received without recommendation proposal for
Virtual Pipe Organ. Proposal tabled.
Next Council meeting is Thursday, December 18
at 7:00 pm.
Difference
2,038.20
13,158.63
(11,120.43)
Lord of Life Lutheran Ministry Opportunities
Connecting to Christ
Connecting to Each Other
Circle,Martha- Meets the second Tuesday of the
month at 7:00 p.m.Next meeting is December 9.
Contact leader for meeting location - Mary
Anderson 330-6171 [email protected]
Circle,Sarah- Meets the second Tuesday of the
month at 1:00 p.m. at LOL (Sept-May). Next
meeting is December 9- Bugs Schmidt [email protected]
Men’sBreakfast- Fridays, 6:30 a.m. at LOL for
Bible study, fellowship, fun and food - Roger Tietz
829-2151
Men’sFellowship- Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. at LOL
for Bible study, fellowship and fun - Ted Anderson
831-1372
NewMemberClass- For individuals and families
interested in joining Lord of Life. Childcare is
provided upon request. - Pastor Steve 828-9374 [email protected]
Pray&PonderWomen’sBreakfast - A gathering
of women on one Saturday each month, 9:0011:00 a.m. in the Commons. (September-May).
Next meeting is December 13. Experience great
food, conversation, inspiration and prayer. Wendy Adamson - [email protected]
SundayEveningBookDiscussionGroup has
concluded its discussion of “SoulKeeping:Caring
FortheMostImportant PartofYou” by John
Ortberg. A new book will be started in January
2015. See January newsletter for details.
Everyone is welcome. Ken Campbell 829-5130 [email protected]
CaringFriendsMinistry - 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 Pastor Lilja
Behr 829-0763 - [email protected]
Cancer/ChronicIllnessSupportGroup - Contact
Pastor Lilja if you are interested in this type of
support. Pastor Lilja Behr 829-0763 [email protected]
FaithfulMothers- Come to share a cup of coffee,
the particular joys and struggles of motherhood,
feast together on a word of hope, and =ind 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]
LOLMinistryTeams - Congregational Life,
Children’s Education, Youth/Adult Education,
Evangelism, Finance, Property, Social Concerns,
Stewardship, Worship, Youth - Pastor Erika 8289374 - [email protected]
LOLLY(LotsofLivingLeftYet)- Meets the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.; ages 55+;
(Sept-June). Next meeting is December 17th. Call
Mary Anderson at 330-6171 or Ted Anderson at
[email protected] for more info.
Pre-MarriageRetreat - For couples preparing for
the joys and struggles of married life. This is a prerequisite for couples planning to be married at
LOL. Next retreat is in the spring. For more details,
contact Anne in the church of=ice at 828-9374 [email protected]
WednesdayNightSupperPrep&Serving - Assist
with cooking and serving of our Wednesday
evening meal. (Sept.-May) - Vickie Borgstrom 8287768- [email protected]
Connecting to our Community
HabitatforHumanity- Scott Hall, (w) 828-8517–
[email protected]
LOLQuilters- Piecing lap quilts for local charities
and working on personal projects. Fabric
donations are welcomed. Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. at
LOL (Sept-April)
PrayerShawlGroup- 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 Leone Johnson 8284126- [email protected] or check the website
at www.shawlministry.com for more information.
SoupKitchen- Serving meals at Sharing Bread
Soup Kitchen at Communitas Church (923 Oak St.,
Brnd), 2nd Sunday of each month. (December 14 11:00 a.m.) - Pastor Erika 828-9374–
[email protected]
For updated information on the above events,
check out our website:
http://www.lolbaxter.org
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LSS Energy Assistance
Lutheran Social Service wants residents
of Crow Wing County to know that
applications for the 2014/2015 Energy
Assistance Program are now available in the LSS
of=ice. The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps
pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for
income-quali=ied households. EAP is federally
funded through the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services. Grants are available for renters or
homeowners and are based on household size,
income, fuel type, and energy usage. Income
guidelines are at or below 50% of the state median
income. Assets are not counted.
The LSS of=ice is located at 716 E St, Brainerd, MN
56401, and their phone number is 218-829-5000.
Please call us to have an application mailed to you,
or you can stop by our of=ice between 8:00 and 4:30
and pick one up. (Call =irst to make sure they are
available.) The application will also be on our
website- www.lssmn.org. If you do not live in Crow
Wing County, call 1-800-657-3710 to =ind out where
to apply in your county.
Thanks for new Cabinets
Our cabinets are in and functional and our group is
so very pleased. We have so many within our church
to thank for making this happen. Our Fall fundraiser
was our start for this project, along with our aluminum recycling got us started. A pancake breakfast
from the Friday morning men's group headed by
Roger Tietz, along with Thrivent Choice Bucks put us
on track. Then a LARGE donation from Melba Gevik
put us well over what was needed. Next our friend
Sid Johnson along with his helper Joe VanDenBoom
started the building of the cabinets. What a welcomed surprised to come in one Thursday and there
they were. There were several who helped with the
installation and we want to THANK each and every
one who has helped make this happen. We are looking forward to not climbing stairs as much as before.
What a blessing this is for us.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Lord of Life Quilters
Pray & Ponder Women’s Prayer Breakfast
Pray & Ponder meets on
December 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast will be made &
served by some of the men of
the church! And a beautiful
Advent Service will follow. All
women of Lord of Life (and
friends) are invited to join us one Saturday a month
for fellowship, study and food. A light breakfast is
served at 9:00 a.m., followed by study, conversation
and lots of laughter. Meeting dates for the coming
year are:
Dec. 13
Jan. 17
Feb. 21
Mar. 21
Apr. 18
May 16
This year we are using the DVD series Animate:
Bible, which is an adult faith formation series that
explores seven big conversations about the Bible,
including the canon, history, testaments, Gospels,
genre, interpretation, and grace. I am very excited to
see where the Holy Spirit leads us during the coming
year. Everyone (and every question) is welcome, no
matter where you may =ind yourself on your faith
journey.
Please come check this great opportunity to feed
your soul and your spirit!
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Newsletter Now Available Online!
This is the message that 76 of our member
households receive via email each month. Instead of
receiving the monthly newsletter in the mail, they
read the newsletter online through our website. It
never gets lost, it never gets eaten by the family dog,
and they can make the font
as large or small as they
want. It also saves the
church money in printing
and postage costs.
Additionally, some 43
member households prefer the printed copy, and
come to church frequently enough that they can pick
it up in their church mailbox. This saves us the cost
of postage.
To sign-up to receive your monthly Lord of Life
newsletter via our website or to receive it in your
mailbox, visit the link: http://www.lolbaxter.org/
contact/emailsignup/
Questions? Contact Anne Laechel, Of=ice Manager at
[email protected] or 218-828-9374.
DecemberBirthdays…
1 Daniel Kozitza, Blake Peterson
2 Cheryl Klemmetsen, Hannah Larson, Dave
Linder, Jared Senger, Hannah Staehling
3 Emma Dewey, Bill Mitsch, Leigha Sanow, Tyler
Schaitberger
4 John Berns, Greg Pedersen, Justin Youngquist,
Mary Zeise
5 Marcie DeBoer, Charles Young
6 Howard Bahn, Lilly Hamilton
7 Lloyd Henke, Helen Herbon, Olivia Nichols,
Zachary Rude, Paul Springstead
8 Emily Ehlert, Lauren Hardinger, Ella Helmrichs
9 Emery Dumpprope, Tim Hardinger, Connor
Marichalar, Kristi Weideman
10 Dave Domeier, David Kelm, Tyler Stoen,
Isaac Tupy
11 Paul Braland, Kristofer Rye
12 Katy Jacobs, Steven Kohls, Gabe Maurer
13, Patti Baillif, Jessica Balsley, Kathleen Kelm, Karen
Rubado
14 Pamela Caughey, Rob Felix, Leanne Kozitza
15 Anthony Augustinack, Troy Bialka, Auni Jobe,
Aubrey Mithun
17 Hannah Paysse
18 Michael Owen
19 Matia Bruggeman, Lori Fink, Christine Garlich,
Madalyn Garlich, Jeffrey Johnson, Tammy
Schultz
20 Kim Quincer
21 Mary Ann Majerle
22 Brandon Borgstrom, Greta Isackson, Morgan
Price
23 Vickie Borgstrom, Brenda Johnson, Dan Larson,
Dave Stengrim
25 Riley Anderson, Theodore Anderson, Amy Foley,
Mark Workman
26 Reilly Peterson, Taylor Schmeck
27 Tif=inni Dewey, Ellen Frank, Krista Mithun,
Faelynn Mulholland, Kevin Peterson, Sarah Speer
28 Lori Hoelzel, Donna Peppel
29 Henrietta Erickson
30 Gloria Gregersen, Shirley Hansen
31 Lorna Heidmann, Kiley Jendro
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DecemberAnniversaries...
Tom & Sandie Youngblom
Brian & Janice Gapinski
Kevin & Jan Hall, Bret & Cheryl Steffen
Rob & Bri Grutsch
Richard & Deb Koop, Eric & Brooke Nybeck
Chuck & Ruth Nelson
Cliff & Maxine Sanders
Dan & Andy Holmes
Terry & Karen Hermanson
Jim & Tammie Benson, Rod & Val Rangen
Jon & Mary Belanger, Darrell & Liz Stave
Thomas & Kris Koop
Dan & Jenny Owens, Jason & Darcy Walkowiak
Gary & Arlo Hill, Kevin & Joyce Olson
Charlie & Amy Campbell, Steve & Ellen Frank
Kurt & Kate Porter
Christopher & Amy Foley
Denotes they are celebrating an anniversary from
25-49 years!
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 of=ice at [email protected] or
828-9374 with your information.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION!
Sounds crazy to think about – but if you register for
LutherCrest Bible Camp by January 1st – you will
receive $100.00 off of your registration fee! Go to
www.luthercrest.org NOW and register for summer
camp!!
Thank you for making the Lord of Life Directory a success!
A huge thank you goes out to Ken Campbell, Anne
Laechel, our pastors, Sarah Circle, Martha Circle, Sarah Spear, Steve Kohls, and the many members of
Lord of Life who worked on the new Lord of Life Directory and photography registration! We are forever grateful for your willingness to help! We could
not have done this without you!
Thank you! The Evangelism Team, Arlo Hill, Mary
Anderson, Pam Braland and Deb Bergstrom
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Lord of Life Lutheran Church (ELCA)
6190 Fairview Rd.
Baxter, MN 56425-2749
Check out our website!
www.lolbaxter.org
2014 Con=irmands
Behind the Scenes
Late Breaking News
Dec. 2014
FIRST ANNUAL CLOTHING GIVEAWAY
“LoveIsSomething...IfYouGiveItAway”RetrospectivebyPastorLilja
First, I said, “We don’t have enough time.”
Second, I said, “How can a small group of women do this?”
Third, I said I was too tired.
Fourth, I said a reluctant OK.
Fifth, I said, “God, you are here.”
GOD WORKED THROUGH US ALL at the clothing giveaway. We were able to share some beautiful clothing with
folks who needed coats, boots, and sweaters. We were able to live out God’s unconditional love by welcoming the
stranger into our midst. And, just as the parable of >ive loaves and 2 >ish taught us, there were leftovers. We
gladly shared our more-than-12 baskets-of–leftovers with the folks at Dorcas, a service arm of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church on Oak Street in Brainerd.
Although Nancy Smith says she doesn’t want to think about clothing for the next few months, I guarantee you that
she’ll remind us again next fall about the beauty of this clothing giveaway. And in the meantime, we can all count
our blessings and offer our thanks to God for the abundance of love we were (and always are) able to share with
one another. But beware: God could change you in the process.
I am a member of the Monday afternoon book group. At our best, we are only seven women strong, but I
discovered how seven women can make a difference. We have been reading some books that remind us that we
cannot call ourselves Christians unless we get off our comfortable chairs and go out into the world to serve God’s
people. The authors have been compelling; their challenges have changed our hearts and minds; and we have
kept saying to one another, “We have to DO SOMETHING.”
Nancy Smith is part of our book group. Nancy came to our group in early October and she said, “I think we
should have a clothing giveaway during deer hunting opener.” I looked at my calendar and counted the weeks
and said, “We can’t do this. We have so little time to get the word out.” But Nancy said, “The weather is getting
cold. I think we should do this.” Then, I asked Nancy, “Who is going to help you?” And Nancy replied, “Our book
group can do this.” I looked around at our seven members and said, “I don’t know about you, but I’m tired
already.” But our wonderful book group members said, “OK, Nancy. God is moving in you. We’ll do what we
can.” And with that I said, “OK.” And I will confess to you right now that I was reluctant, I was unenthusiastic, I
was . . . well, I was not feeling very faithful.
SO GOD DID SOMETHING TO ME. I’m talking conversion here, and I had to see it to believe it. The First Annual
Clothing Giveaway renewed my faith.
1) In the short time we had, God got us all going. Thank you, dear congregation, for cleaning your closets,
washing your clothes, and bringing them to us so freshly folded. Believe it or not, it was a delight to arrange
your clothes and offer them to others in an attractive way. I’m proud to say our giveaway looked like
Herbergers’ West.
2) Our small book group did indeed pull off the clothing giveaway--with the help of many of you from our
congregation. Thanks to all of you who hauled, stacked, and rearranged clothing; who came for an hour or a
day. Without your help, we never would have been able to move so much in such a short amount of time.
3) Yes, I was tired, but all of us felt renewed in strength and faith as we worked and laughed together. I think
we were more blessed by the experience than those who came through the doors.
4) My reluctance turned to joy as I witnessed my book group friends welcoming complete strangers into our
church. As families arrived seeking some warm clothes for the winter, I watched hesitant people relax in the
warmth of God’s love. “Welcome! Come in! I think we have something right here for you,” I heard over and
over again. “Here. Let me help you. Can I play with your child while you pick out a few things?” And then,
the most lovely of offers: “Would you like a cup of warm soup while you look around? Or how about a cup of
coffee and a cookie?”
5) Armloads of clothes went out our doors. 90 coats left the building within the >irst hour. A woman came by
bus from one of the senior apartments in town and picked out “new” coats for every elderly tenant in her
building. She told us, “They never get anything new these days. This will be such a treat for them!” Another
person said in amazement, “I can’t believe you are giving this away!” The >inal gift of grace came on Saturday
afternoon as we were getting ready to pack up. One of our own members came in, looking for clothing for
clients who were going through chemical dependency treatment. “Yes,” we were able to reply. “We still have
plenty to share with you!”
Upside Down?
Even amid increased secularization, God
makes the core Christmas message
known. Take, for example, the story of a
“winter pageant” a mother attended at her
son’s grade school. Songs of reindeer,
snow and Santa included one titled
“Christmas Love,” in which the youngest
performers held up letters as the song
progressed: “C,” “H,” etc.
When a little girl unknowingly held her
“M” upside down, the older kids snickered and the adult audience smiled acceptingly. But as the song drew to a close
and all the letters were revealed, surprised recognition struck the Christians in
the room.
“CHRISTWAS LOVE,” read the string
of student-borne letters. God’s truth had
penetrated the human clutter and confusion around Christmas — as it has power
to do throughout our lives: “Christ was
love.” And of course, he still is.
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8:30am Faithful Mothers (SSR)
12:00pm Daily Advent Devotions (Commons)
1:00pm Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Group (Commons)
7:00am Baxter Area Kiwanis (FH)
9:00am Adult Small Group A (Rms 1 & 3)
6:30pm Team Meetings (FH)
10:30am Office Staff Mtg (Rms 7 & 9)
5:15pm Wednesday Supper (FH)
5:15pm Wednesday Musician Rehearsal
6:00pm Worship w/Holy Communion
6:45pm Faith & Family Learning (Rms 1 & 3)
7:00pm Teens Upstream (SSR)
7:00pm 7th Grade Confirmation Class (FH)
9:00am Quilters (FH)
10:00am Men's Fellowship (Commons)
6:00pm Baxter Sandpipers 4-H (FH)
6:30am Men's Breakfast (FH)
7:00pm Open AA (Rms 7 & 9)
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8:15am Worship w/Holy Communion
9:15am Fellowship (Commons)
9:30am CONNECTION TIME
9:30am Sr. Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary
11:30am Charlie Brown Christmas Rehearsal
6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (SSR)
7:00pm District Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Group (Commons)
6:30pm Pinetree Patchworkers (FH)
7:00pm Sunday Contemporary Group
Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
12:00pm Executive Committee (Rms 1 & 3)
1:00pm Sarah Circle (FH)
6:30pm Cub Scout Pack 36-Den 1 (SSR)
7:00pm Martha Circle (Off-site)
12:00pm Finance Team (FH)
7:00pm Adult Small Group B (Rms 1 & 3)
9:00am Pray and Ponder Women's Prayer
Breakfast (Commons)
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11:00am Soup Kitchen Ministry (Sharing
1:00pm Caroling & Music Event (Excelsior
2:00pm Charlie Brown Christmas Dress
4:00pm Charlie Brown Christmas Program
Group (Commons)
7:00pm Evenings with Pastor Steve (FH)
9:00am Adult Small Group A (Rms 1 & 3)
10:00am Office Staff Retreat
5:00pm Adult Small Group C (Rms 7 & 9)
12:00pm LOLLY 55+ Potluck (FH)
6:00pm Charlie Brown Christmas Program
7:00pm Teens Upstream (SSR)
9:00am Nursing Home Worship Services
7:00pm Church Council (Rms 1 & 3)
9:00am Nursing Home Worship Services
7:00pm Evenings with Pastor Steve (FH)
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8:15am Worship w/Choir Cantata and Holy
Communion (Sanctuary)
9:15am Pancake Breakfast (FH)
10:30am Worship w/Choir Cantata and Holy
Communion (Sanctuary)
4:00pm Longest Night Service (Sanctuary)
7:00pm District Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Group (Commons)
7:00pm Caring Friends Group (Commons)
3:00pm Christmas Eve Worship
w/Communion (Sanctuary)
Christmas Day - Church Office Closed
Church Office Closed
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9:30am Worship w/Holy Communion &
Christenson Baptism (Sanctuary)
Group (Commons)
(Sanctuary)
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7:00pm Freshman Confirmation (Commons)
7:00pm Senior Choir (Sanctuary)
Dec 10 - Cont'd
7:00pm 7th Gr. Confirmation Bell-Ringing (Meet at LOL)
7:00pm 8th Gr. Confirmation Class (Fellowship Hall)
Dec 14 - Cont'd
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6:00pm Middle School Youth Group (SonShine Room)
Dec 17 - Cont'd
11/26/2014 3:25 PM

December 2014 - Lord of Life Church

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