August 2019G O O D N E W S

Lord of Life Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Summer Worship Schedule Sunday 9:00 am

Wednesday 6:00 pm

Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am-12 pm 1:00 pm-3 pm

Ministers The Lord of Life Family of Faith

Pastors Steven J. Rye

Erika R. Nilsen

Contact Info Phone:218-828-9374

Email: office@lolbaxter.org www.lolbaxter.org

“For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

  One of the many things I love about our Lutheran tradition is that it follows the seasons of the church year. We thoughtfully move through time and scripture purposefully – paying special attention to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and to Christ’s church. The Church Year begins with the Season of Advent – as we anticipate the ultimate arrival of God’s kingdom while also preparing to celebrate Christ’s birth. Following Advent we celebrate Christmas for a short time and then move into the season of Epiphany. Epiphany is the season of light when we pay special attention to the word about God’s coming to earth spreading and bringing joy to hearers and believers. After Epiphany we enter into the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 days before Easter where we focus in on Jesus’ journey to the cross and through the grave. Easter is the next season where we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the gift of new life. Following the season of Easter – we move into Pentecost which will take us from Spring, through summer and to the coming season of Advent. The season of Pentecost focuses on the growth of the church and what it means to be a follower of this one named Jesus. The seasons of the church year have a beautiful rhythm that has defined much of how I think about the world. 

A number of years ago a new season for the church year was created. It’s called the Season of Creation and its intention is to lift up and focus on the gift of God’s created world and our call to be good stewards of that gift.    Here at Lord of Life, the month of August will be dedicated to the Season of Creation. Come and worship and be invited to dwell deeply in God’s creative energy. And then go out into God’s world to bask in its beauty, to be renewed by its energy and to do what you can to fiercely protect it.   Grateful for this Season,

Pastor Erika

Promise of Comfort & Resurrection for… Sally Jacobsen and family, on the death of her mom, Marcia Turcotte, on July 18.

Prayers for Strength, Comfort and Healing for… Seth Pederson, son-in-law of Bruce & Carol Femling, who has cancer of the liver and is having further tests done. David Schliek, who has stage 4 cancer. Bruce Femling, as he recovers from a single lung transplant.

Our members & family in the Military: Eric Nelson, James Nelson, Aaron Sopelle, Ben Correll

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Sunday’s Lessons

August 4 - Eighth Sunday in Pentecost Creation - Water

August 1 - Ninth Sunday in Pentecost Creation - Animal

August 18 - Tenth Sunday in Pentecost Creation - Storm

August 25 - Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost Creation - Universe

July 14, 2019 Ruttger David Mithun

Parents: Peter & Krista Mithun Siblings: Aubrey, Taryn, Hennisey,

Dekker & Lindley Sponsors: Aubrey & Taryn Mithun

God’s Work. Our Hands.

Join us on Sunday, August 25, at 10 am, as we go out in the community and serve. Email the church office at colleen.bush@lolbaxter.org if you would like to

June 1 - Claire Campbell & Dan Ferrazzo June 8 - Erin Einarson & Logan Van Hon July 6 - Jackie Caughey & Caleb Tautges July 13 - Alex Citrowske & Riley Hirsch July 20 - Megan Tank & Brett Johnson

July 7, 2019 Hadley Marian Filas

Parents: Justin Filas & Nicole Lasher-Filas

Siblings: Parker & Ryder

Worship Schedule

August Schedule Sundays at 9 am and Wednesdays at 6 pm

Gods work. Our Hands Sunday, August 25, after the 9 am Worship Service

Kindergarten Blessing Sunday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 28

September Schedule

Sunday, September 1, at 9 am

Wednesdays at 6 pm

Rally Sunday & Little Lambs Blessing September 8

Worship service at 9 am & 10:30 am

September 8th we will start two services 9 am and 10:30 am

& Wednesdays at 6 pm

All Wednesday and Sunday services will have Kids’ Time during church services.

Our next outdoor worship service will be on Wednesday, August 21, at 6 pm. Bring a dish to pass for our potluck supper; hotdogs will be provided.

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Roar! Into the Wild VBS August 11th-14th

6 pm -8 pm Ages 3 to 4th Grade

$20 a child and a family max of $30

Join the herd on an epic adventure as we explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that encourages us through this wild life!

Roar is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences. Kids will learn about a different bible story and bible verse each night. They will have fun rotating through stations of: Bible Adventure, Imagination Station, games and snack. They will learn fun new songs and kid’s will discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life-something we call “God Sightings”.

Join us on Wednesday, July 14, at 6 pm for our VBS Worship Service. You will get to see the kids sing, dance and hear what they were up to during the week. Sign-up at bit.ly/LOLBVBS819.

Take Control of Your Money With Financial Peace University (FPU)!

Never worry about money again with Financial Peace University (FPU)! It’s the proven plan to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams! Through nine lessons rooted in biblical wisdom, your FPU group will learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. FPU includes your member workbook and other exclusive online benefits through a free year of Financial Peace Membership. Classes start on September 10, 2019, at 6 pm and meet for nine consecutive Tuesdays. Cost is $109 for singles or couples. Can’t make it to all nine classes? No worries! The lessons will be available to you online for one full year with your paid Financial Peace Membership! Contact Valerie Jones for more information at valstevejones@gmail.comor register at bit.ly/LOLBFPU2019.

Spiritual Gifts Class

Ever wonder what spiritual gifts God gave you? You have at least one, and most people have five or more spiritual gifts. Well, here’s your chance to discover those gifts which God gave you. The next Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts 8-session class is being offered this fall on Thursday evenings from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, beginning on Thursday, September 26 and concluding on Thursday, November 21. We will not meet on Thursday, October 31 (Halloween). These classes will be held at Lord of Life. The cost for materials per person is $15 and payable to LOL. You can sign up by using the Connection Cards in the weekly Sunday bulletin or contact the church office. Preferred class size is a minimum of 10 people and no more than 20 people. Deadline for signup is Sunday, September 22, 2019. John Wolf will once again be the discussion leader. Sign-up at bit.ly/LOLBSG2019.

Summer Fruit Basket Taste some fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

Love: “There is always an ‘again’ with love.” —unknown Joy: “I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.”—Anne Frank Peace: “Peace begins with a smile.”—Mother Teresa Patience: “The purposes of God may sometimes seem delayed, but they are never abandoned.”—H.C. Mears Kindness: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”—Mark Twain Goodness: “Goodness means to do things for the glory of God.”—Martyn Lloyd-Jones Faithfulness: “Do small things as if they were great because of the majesty of Christ, who does them in us.”—Blaise Pascal Gentleness: “There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.”—Han Suyin Self Control: “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7

Would you like to grow your faith and leadership?

NE MN Synod Lay Leader Network Series is specifically designed for lay leaders within our congregation which might include: council members, youth leaders, team leaders, etc. Sessions will focus on Biblical/Lutheran theological framework, leadership and spiritual development, all set within engaging current missional context. There will be four sessions: September 7, 2019, November 16, 2019, February 15, 2020, and May 16, 2020. These sessions run from 9 am to 4 pm and will be held at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brainerd. Sessions are led by Dave Messner, Jim Bailey and Mark Skinner. Cost for all four sessions will be $220. To register and for more information go to http://www.nemnsynod.org/mission-and-ministry.html under the lay leader network tab.

Rally Day and Little Lamb 3-year-old Blessing will be Sunday, September 8,

at 9 am and 10:30 am & Wednesday, September 11, at 6 pm.

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Women Save the Date! Are you ready for renewal or a re-boot? Wednesdays starting October 2 through mid-November, we are launching a new Bible Study using Max Lucado’s study book Life Lessons from Ephesians, led by Carol Rodseth. More details will follow in the September newsletter. In the meantime, call Carol for more information at 825-3986 (h) or 838-4396 (c).

Men’s Breakfast - meets every Friday at 7:30 am at LOL for Bible study, fellowship, fun and food. For more information contact Ted Anderson at 218-831-1372.

Thursday Men’s Fellowship - Join us for Men’s Fellowship & Bible study on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Ted Anderson 218-831-1372.

LOLLY (Lot’s of Living Left Yet) - LOLLY is for ages 55+ and meets the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am. We start with a potluck lunch and then listen to a speaker. LOLLY will meet for the first time on Wednesday, September 18. Call Mary Anderson at 330-6171 or email maryteda@charter.net for more info.

Those Older Folders - Please note the new time for our gathering in the commons area at church for the folding of bulletins, etc. Our new time is now 10:05 am on Friday mornings. If we need to be folding for special occasions on different dates, you will be notified by email. We also clean and update the busy bags used by children during services, and we refill the hand sanitizer bottles used in the church when needed. Come join us whenever you can; perfect attendance is not a requirement!

Sunday Evening Book Group - will be reading, discussing, and learning from “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. Please purchase your own book and join us Sunday, September 8, at 6:30 pm, at Northern Lakes Asst. Living Library. Any question you can email Jerry Kuehn at jmmkuehn@gmail.com.

Mark your Calendars.

Fall is around the corner!

Children’s Ministry is looking for Kids’ Time teachers for the upcoming school year. If you enjoy working with kids and sharing God’s truths and promises, this is an excellent way to volunteer your time! There will be a Kids’ Time Volunteer Meeting/Orientation on Sunday, August 18, at 5:30 pm, for those wanting more information and to get plugged into Children’s Ministry. If you have any questions or want to sign up to teach, please contact Susan Rioux - Children’s Ministry Coordinator at (630) 723-4428 or Susan.rioux@lolbaxter.org.

Kindergarten Backpack Blessing will be Sunday, August 25, at 9 am &

Wednesday, August 28, at 6 pm.

Children's Education Team Meeting - For those interested in sharing ideas or being involved with Children's Ministry, plan to attend our upcoming Children's Education Team Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing: ROAR VBS, Neighborhood Block Party, and Kids’ Time for the 2019-2020 School Year. We would love to see new faces!

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Attitude of Gratitude VBS was held July 8-10. We had 46 three-year-olds through fourth graders in attendance. They had a great week of learning about being thankful to God, for Jesus, family, friends, and taking care of the earth was emphasized. We did many hands-on activities. We flew paper airplanes with our Bible verses on them, played with the parachute, read books, delivered thank you notes throughout our church, talked about respect in church, and they even exercised with the SAIL class. Thank you to all our youth and adults who helped during the week!

Let us come before him with

Thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs

of praise!

Giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. -Ephesians 5:20

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”-Luke 10:27

Summer Stretch Wraps Up: Throughout June and July, the middle school youth have been busy serving throughout our community at a variety of locations. We had another great group this year! We were blessed with the opportunity to serve at the following locations and were able to learn a little bit more about their impact on our community.

2019 Service Locations: •Adopt A Highway Program (Highway Clean Up Project) •Freedom Ranch Rising Hope Inc. •Habitat for Humanity Restore •Operation Sandwich •The Arboretum

ServeCAMP: As I write this newsletter, ServeCAMP is underway here at Lord of Life. We have a great group of kids and counselors from Camp Onomia who are helping to run the program. In your September newsletter, look for a recap of the week along with pictures!

High School Mission Trip - Warrensburg, New York: Thank you for your prayers and support for the youth and adults going on this year’s mission trip. I hope you try to join us on August 18th as we share our stories and pictures with the congregation on our mission trip Sunday! You will also get a recap of our trip in the September Newsletter, as well.

Youth Ministry School Year Program Registration: Coming in August, we will be opening up our registrations for our Wednesday night programs in the coming school year. Please keep a lookout for more information about programs being offered and when to register. September is right around the corner!

If you have any questions about Youth Ministry programs at Lord of Life, please contact us for more information. I hope everyone has a great rest of your summer!

Tim Slinger, Youth Director

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Pictures of Summer Stretch serving at the

Arboretum and Operation Sandwich.

Fun times at the bowling alley with other

area churches.

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER, AND WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE IN RETURN?

Okay, admit it. Stephen Ministry has crossed your mind a few times. You might even have picked up a brochure or talked with one of our pastors about it. But now you want to take a closer look at the idea of becoming a Stephen Minister. You’re wondering: Is this right for me?

The following are some guidelines that might help you in your decision making:

GIFTS A Stephen Minister is a person with a gift of mercy, who shows compassion and gives encouragement to and intercedes for those he or she cares for. Many Stephen Ministers say that they receive much more from the caring relationship with their care receiver than they give.

COMMITMENT A Stephen Minister devotes time and energy to this ministry. In return a Stephen Minister has the chance to participate in meaningful ministry, make a major difference in another person’s life, and grow as a joyous child of God.

TRAINING A Stephen Minister completes 50 hours of training (2-1/2 hours per week for about 4 months) before ever meeting with a care receiver. He or she learns about listening, assertiveness, confidentiality, and many other aspects of caregiving. After completing the initial training, he or she engages in continuing education. Stephen Ministers find that their relationships become richer and deeper at home, at church, at work, and with friends.

DEDICATED SERVICE A Stephen Minister serves wholeheartedly. This isn’t a casual ministry. It involves prayer, thought, consideration, study, and commitment. In return, the Stephen Minister receives grateful thanks from his or her care receiver, our Stephen Leaders, the congregation, and our Lord.

ACCOUNTABILITY A Stephen Minister is accountable to God, the congregation, the Stephen Leaders, the other Stephen Ministers, and the care receiver. In return he or she receives support, encouragement, and guidance in Small Group Peer Supervision.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING A Stephen Minister is open to adjusting and adapting his or her caregiving to fit the needs of the care receiver. He or she learns more about caregiving at each meeting with the care receiver (weekly for about one hour) and at each supervision session (twice monthly). Stephen Ministry is an experience of continuous learning, growth, and joy.

IS STEPHEN MINISTRY FOR YOU? A new training class for Stephen Ministry is starting soon. The Holy Spirit may be calling you to the joy, commitment, growth, meaning, training, service, and care of being a Stephen Minister. Pray for God’s guidance as you consider this opportunity.

For more information, please contact one of Lord of Life’s Stephen Leader Team: Deb Bergstrom - deb.bergstrom@lolbaxter.org Lolly Kalinoski - lollykadlec@hotmail.com Sonja Nefstead – m.nefstead@charter.net Pr. Erika Nilsen - erika.nilsen@lolbaxter.org Pr. Steve Rye - steve.rye@lolbaxter.org John Wolf - wolfj60@gmail.com

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Council Members

President - Cindy Swenson Vice President - Dan Tupy Secretary - Laura Campbell Treasurer - Chris Adamson Council Representative - Sarah Nesheim Mission Upward - Darcy Dwyer Mission Inward - Pat Huhta Mission Outward -Lori Rehnblom Mission Ground - Layne Danielson

Dear Members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church,

Summer greetings from Luther Crest! Thank you for your continued partnership. Your gift of $462 makes a huge difference in our ministry.

Camp these days is bustling with retreat activity and preparations for Summer 2019. Summer programs are filling up, and we are busy interviewing and hiring the final counselors to complete an amazing 2019 Summer Staff Team.

In addition, we are reaching out to individuals and churches to help with the Rise Up Campaign to remove our debts from the cabin, Dining Hall, Chapel and Green Space projects. This Campaign will work to set Luther Crest on a strong foundation for the future. We have raised over $300,000 so far and are on our way to reach our final goal of $1.1 million.

Your continued support makes a difference! Thank you for your generosity.

2020 is Luther Crest’s 75th Anniversary year. Get ready to celebrate all the great memories and stories of 75 years of ministry!

Blessings to you during this summer season!

David Holtz Executive Director

Lord of Life Church Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 18, 2019

Devotions from Pastor Erika

Adoption of the Agenda-Pastor Steve Rye motioned; Dan Tupy seconded the motion, all approved. (CC.2019.7.1)

Consent Agenda: •To adopt-June 20, 2019 Council Meeting Minutes

(CC. 2019.7.2) •To authorize-Cindy Swenson (Council President)

and Paul Chris Adamson (Council Treasurer) as signers for the BlackRidge Bank General Checking Account, and to remove Scott Kraling from the list of authorized signers. (CC.2019.7.3)

•To authorize-Erika Nilsen, Darcy Dwyer & Lori Rehnblom as signers for the Mission Investment

Fund Demand Youth Ministry Account. (CC.2019.7.4)

•To authorize-Expense of $500.00 from the Thrivent Member Directed Funds (#9045) to Kids Against Hunger for use by 2019 ServeCamp participants for a food packing activity. [Current balance: $7,842.34]. (CC.2019.7.5)

•Motioned by Dan Tupy; seconded by Chris Adamson, all approved.

Other Approved Motions: June 2019 Treasurer’s Report. Pastor Steve Rye motioned to receive the report for audit, Lori Rehnblom seconded, all approved. (CC.2019.7.6)

Meeting Adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer

August Council Meeting will be Thursday, August 15, at 6:00pm.

September Council Meeting will be Thursday, September 19, at 6:00pm.

Rally Sunday September 8th

Connecting to Each Other Sunday Evening Book Discussion Group meets on alternating Sundays at 6:30 p.m. (Sept. - May). All book lovers are welcome. Contact: Jerry Kuehn at 218-820-8566. Monday Afternoon Book Group will meet at 1:00 p.m. each Monday (Sept. - May). For more information contact Nancy Smith 820-4273. Tuesday Morning Book Group This group meets on the 1st and the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. and focuses on studying biblical books to expand our knowledge of the Bible and grow in faith. Contact Claire Rud at paulclairerud@msn.com. 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 zummyb@brainerd.net LOL Ministry Teams - Congregational Life, Children’s Education, Adult Education, Evangelism, Finance, Property, Social Concerns, Stewardship, Worship, Youth - Pastor Erika 828-9374 erika@lolbaxter.org LOLLY (Lots of Living Left Yet) - Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m.; ages 55+ (Sept-May). Call Mary Anderson at 330-6171 or Ted Anderson at maryteda@charter.net for more info. Wednesday Night Supper Prep & Serving - Assist with cooking and serving of our Wednesday evening meal. (Sept.-May) Contact the church office at www.lolbaxter.org Those Older Folders - Our energetic group meets every Friday at 10:05 a.m. to fold bulletins for the Sunday services.

For updated information on the above events, check out our website:

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Newsletter Team Editor: Colleen Bush. Please send all Newsletter articles to: colleen@lolbaxter.org.

The Good News is published monthly. Articles for the September Newsletter are due

August 19.

Lord of Life Lutheran Ministry Opportunities

Connecting to Christ Circle, Martha - Meets the second Tuesday of the month off site at 7:00 p.m. (August-June) For more information contact Mary Anderson 330-6171 maryteda@charter.net Circle, Sarah - Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. (Sept-May) at Lord of Life. For information contact Bugs Schmidt 829-3864 shmidye@icloud.com Men’s Breakfast - Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at LOL for Bible study, fellowship, fun and food - Ted Anderson 218-831-1372 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 steve@lolbaxter.org Pray & Ponder Women’s Breakfast - A gathering of women on one Saturday each month, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Commons. (Oct.-May). Experience great food, conversation, inspiration and prayer. Contact Wendy Adamson at wendyadamson@ymail.com Prayer Chain - Faithfully lift up in prayer the needs and concerns of our church family and their loved ones. Contact Lolly Kalinoski at 828-3699.

Connecting to our Community Caring for Creation Workgroup - The Caring for Creation Workgroup on ecology and the environment is grounded in a biblical vision of God's intention for the healing and wholeness of creation. This group will meet to discuss ways to help take care of God’s Creation. Contact Sue Beck with any questions at sbeck312@gmail.com. Habitat for Humanity - Scott Hall, (w) 828-8517– scott.hall@lakesareahabitat.org LOL Quilters - The LOL Quilters will meet Thursdays, from 9 am to 12 pm (Sept.-May). Quilts are made for our graduating seniors, local charities and special requests. Thursdays are used for quilt designing, packaging into kits for LOL volunteers to sew into quilt tops, and also for tying and binding. Sewing experience is not required! If you have any questions, you can contact Jan Hardesty at 218-828-1434. 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 829-2177-zummyb@brainerd.net or Brenda Johnson 831-9725– brensid@brainerd.net. Check our website at www.shawlministry.com for more information. Soup Kitchen - Serving meals at Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen (923 Oak St., Brainerd), first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. - To volunteer, contact Nancy Smith (820-4273) or sign up on the clipboard in the Narthex.

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The 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.

Lord of Life Office & Program Staff

Ministry Operations Manager Anne Laechel anne@lolbaxter.org Sr. Pastor’s Ministry Assistant Colleen Bush colleen@lolbaxter.org Youth Director Tim Slinger tim@lolbaxter.org Senior Choir Director Sarah Aamot sarah-lundin@hotmail.com Parish Nurse Deb Bergstrom deb@lolbaxter.org Custodians Karen & Paul Erickson kde12112@gmail.com Worship Director Jennifer Person jennifer.person@lolbaxter.org Children’s Ministry Coordinator Susan Rioux susan@lolbaxter.org

Daily Prayers and Staff

August 4-10 Sarah Aamot John & Michelle Blong Dean & Monica Clink Jessamyn & Christopher Foley Linda Hansen Pat Huhta Lydia Kramer Karen & Ruben Marichalar Norma Olsen Carolyn White Mike & Jana Shogren

August 11-17 Jana Austad Ed & Pam Braland Jama Davidson Jason & Emilee Freed Andrew & Ashley Hayes David & Corrie Jeremiason Mike & Michelle Kulzer Steve & Lisa Metzler Jeremy & Melissa Pape Lori Rubin Emily & Blake Smith

August 18-24 James & Beth Bastian Cindy Buxton & Tom Eastman Andy & Darcy Dwyer Steve & Renae Goll Terry & Karen Hermanson Mark Jungclaus Kim & Kevin Larson Corey & Amanda Myran Cindy & Jeff Peterson Cliff & Maxine Sanders Joel & Erica Staehling

August 25-31 Jim & Tammie Benson Tim & Pam Caughey Gladi Eschenbacher Doug & Meg Hagenson Tim & Lisa Hoglin Kellie & Kelby Klimek Eileen Lindsey Dorothy Nelson Jessica Pribula Eldo & Bugs Schmidt Matt & Denise Sundquist

To our partners in ministry,

With cloth and thread, metal and wood, clay and stone, you have generously donated your creative skills to the Northeastern Minnesota Synod quilt auction and marketplace. This year your generosity helped raise $14,647.82 for the ELCA Hunger Appeal.

The theme for this year’s assembly was, Just Peace Accompaniment; Doing God’s Mission Together. Through the work of your hands and the talents you share, you are helping in God’s mission to bring peace and justice to the world.

Wishing you a summer of joy, peace, and maybe time to be creative!

The Synod Quilt and Marketplace Team

Coming Up Roses

A rose can be quite eloquent When standing all alone;

It needs no vast accompaniment, No pompous, royal throne,

For beauty is not always found in suave sophistication,

But often stands just by itself As simply God’s creation!

-Peggy Ferrell (NewsletterNewsletter)

August Birthdays 1 Terry Hermanson, Sally Jacobsen, Teddy Wadsten 2 Justin Banks, Kurt Buckwalter, Hailey Joyce, Jody Sweet 3 Kate Ehlert, Martha Jendro, Karen Marichalar, Jeff Peterson, Nicholas Tietz 4 Deanne Ehlert, Logan Vinge 5 Zachary Hukriede 6 Trent Grams, Elli Kiffmeyer, Gregg Meierhofer, Rhett Sjostrom 7 Jeanine Christiansen, Chase Koop, Sam Nesheim, Tiano Ornelas, Deb Smith 8 Henry Erickson, Bobbie Fredstrom, Kasey Hamlin, Libby Zemke 9 Jennifer Bergman, Judy Shire, Makayla Stoen 10 CJ Burton, James Cowell, Nolan Jendro 11 Eloise Frank, Jazmin Massie 12 Bob Kelling, Bugs Schmidt, Matt Sundquist, Connie Toensing 13 Madi Genz, Kevin Jensen, Kelly Larson 14 Renae Goll, Hailey Hensel, Sean Randall, Joe Rubado, Darcy Walkowiak, Maria West, Noelle Youngquist 15 Sandra Agre, Alix Burke, Allie Dwyer, David Hughes, Brantley Olander, Jan Wangsness 16 Dustin Nelson 17 Paula Barrer 18 Caitlin Banks, Clare Ceynowa, Karen Erickson, Patty Hins, Lori Jensen, Emily Smith 19 Nora Behr, Delia Bruggeman, Paul Erickson, Wayne Finch, Lilian Houde 20 Helene Danielson, Gavin Hoelzel, Les McClelland, Riley Nelsen, Rick Skwira, Ben Thoele 21 Brady Herman, Dianne McClelland, Troy Skarolid 22 Debra Binggeli, Amelia Dumpprope, Meg Hames, Brian Haug, Elaine Youngquist 23 Terri Getty, Sam Haug, Karen Hermanson, Molly Hansen, Leone Johnson, Joyce Olson, Jeremy Pape, Lois Post 24 Austin Erickson, Cecilia Ford, Amy Herboldt, Beth Hensel, Paul Hoheisel, Christina Kadolph 25 Scott Berry, Lorie Gratke, Kaisone Ithivongkham, Cassie Knipple, Cory Myran, Megan Ryder 26 Colleen Bush, Linda Hansen, Lizzy Ryder 27 Ashley Huber 28 Kathy Engelmann, Easton Hohman, Dick Rodseth 29 Teresa Kingsley, Attly Speer, Emery Vandenberg 30 Lyndsey Herman, Theo Lund, Kasey Pape, Terry Peterson, Irv Tollefson 31 Austin Banks, Timmy Dewey, Andrew Dorn, Tessa Hall

August Anniversaries 1 Kathy Blake & Nancy Smith David Devine & Erika Nilsen❖ 2 Bob & Shari Nelson❖ 3 Frank & Joy Ruzich❖ 4 Bruce & Carol Femling❖ Ben & Sara Hansen 5 Rick & Patti Baillif❖ Jen & Clayton Krueger 6 Keith & Debra Binggeli❖ John & Jeanni Foss❖ Mike & Kara Patrick 7 Howie & Terri Bahn❖ Joe & Karen Rubado❖ Jon & Kim Stolski❖ Brad & Nancy Wadsten 8 Jeff & Lilja Behr❖ Kara & Larry Gordon Andy & Emily Isackson John & Joanne Wolf 9 Jack & Irene Christofferson❖ Bruce & Judy Tollefson✞ 10 Jim & Sandra Agre❖ Paul & Claire Rud❖ 11 Ted & Mary Anderson Chris & Jackie Sliver❖ 12 Gary & Sharon Syvertson✞ 16 Jim & Teresa Kingsley❖ Elden & Wendy Rueger❖ 17 Michael & Kelly McConkey❖ Rick & Jeannine zumBrunnen✞ 18 Glen & Donna Peppel✞ Darrell & Jennifer Pedersen❖ 20 Andy & Katie Rangen 22 Steve & Renae Goll❖ John & Conith Mackner❖ 23 Jim & Pat Einarson❖ Paul & Diane Springstead 25 Jim & Darlene Blake✞ John & Mary Ann Majerle❖ 26 Perry & Cindy Bunting 28 Tim & Lisa Hoglin Eric & Karla Nesheim❖ Jeremy & Tami Pliscott Charles & Margie Young❖ 29 Ron & Beth Hensel❖ 30 Jeffrey & Marcie Krall 31 John & Michelle Blong❖ Ed & Pam Braland✞

❖=Celebrating 24-49 years! ✞=Celebrating 50years or more!

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6190 Fairview Rd Baxter, MN 56425-8285

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Join the fun with a Neighborhood Block Party at Lord of Life

on Sunday, September 8, from 4 pm to 6 pm

Bring the whole family and come for great food, games and crafts!