A monthly newsletter for

April 2017

Lord of Life Lutheran Church—ELCA

Lifelines

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Please join us on Wednesdays during the

Lenten season, for our Soup Suppers.

We will offer a delicious soup supper

before our mid-week Lenten services.

The supper begins at 6:00 pm.

This is a wonderful time for fellowship with

your Lord of Life family.

Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service

Friday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Good Friday Services

Sunday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m.

Easter Worship Service

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How Strong Is Your Faith

How strong is your faith?

Do you ever have doubts? If so,

then listen to what Jesus says:

“I am the way, and the truth, and

the life.” That is one of the most

faith strengthening passages in the New Testament. Of all the

recognized religions of the world, no one has dared to make such

a claim. The best that Moslems can say for Mohammed is that,

“there is no God but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet.”

Buddhists make the claim that “Buddha was neither a prophet

nor a messiah. He was no supernatural being sent by God.

He was a man, though considered morally and spiritually more

advanced than his contemporaries.”

Long before our faith was called Christian, it was known as

“the way.” Since Jesus claimed to be “the way,” then, such a

religious label seemed appropriate. And when Jesus claimed,

“I am the way,” he was not merely pointing the way his followers

should go, but he was insisting that he was the only route to

salvation as well as to his Father in heaven.

People everywhere continue to seek a way. Unfortunately many

of those people do not believe that the Christian Church knows the

way to salvation and God. Could it be that part of their problem is

that they fail to see in us a changed and challenging way of life?

If you truly believe that Jesus is the way to salvation and God, then

it is important that you live an exemplary life; not perfect by any

means as that is impossible for us to accomplish, but that you try to

follow the example and teachings of Jesus.

Unless we live our faith, anything we may say in an effort to lead

others to Christ will be seen as nothing more than empty words.

This is why I say we must become more exemplary of the faith we

claim to believe. So I ask you, how strong is your faith? Amen.

Pastor Bruce

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LORD OF LIFE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 12th, 2017

Minutes to be approved at the next Council Meeting

Present: Betty Woodden, Virginia Conlee, Lorraine Neumiller,

Laurie Lepel, Donita Nelson, Carla Jakeway, Vicky Radke-Williams,

Roger Soucy, Joe Hauge

Congregation Members Present: Janyce Luebke, Sara Brainard

Absent: Pastor Bruce Baum

Meeting called to order by President Betty Woodden at 11:00 am.

Treasurer’s Report: Joe Hauge submitted the financial report for

February 2017. Due to a trend in decreased giving, Virginia inquired if

the church was in a good financial state. Joe stated that even with

decreased giving, he had no concerns. The financial report was reviewed

and approved following a motion by Virginia and a second by Donita.

Secretary’s Report: The minutes for the January council meeting

were reviewed and approved following a motion by Vicky and a second

by Carla.

Pastor’s Report: None given.

President’s Report: None given.

Committee Reports

Altar Guild: None given.

Fellowship: A bowling outing at Robbinsdale Lanes was held on

the afternoon of Sunday, January 29th. The annual Valentine’s Day

Dinner was held on February 12th. Picnic & Play at the Black Hills

Playhouse is scheduled for Saturday, July 29th. “Grease” is the

scheduled play. Tickets go on sale April 1st. Carl Hellekson will be

providing the food for the picnic again this year. Other upcoming events

are Muffins & Flowers for Mother’s Day on May 14th and Donuts for Dads

on Father’s Day, June 18th, followed by the annual bike ride and picnic at

Canyon Lake Park. A committee meeting will be scheduled in the near

future.

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Worship/Music: No report at this time.

Education/Youth: There are currently 2 and possibly 1 other to

receive first communion this year. Also, there is one student being

confirmed this year.

Property: New light bulbs were installed in the Fellowship Hall.

Donita reported that Steve was doing some patchwork around the

church. Donita suggested that the church start to receive bids from local

painting companies to paint the walls and ceiling or just the ceiling in the

Sanctuary. This would be a project for sometime this summer.

Old Business: No update on old business.

New Business: Carla reported that the Family Thrift Center receipts

were turned in to the FTC office and a check has not yet been received.

Use of the funds is to be determined. Betty said the freewill donations

will be used to purchase a new coffee maker for the kitchen. Janyce

Luebke reported that there are 2 children interested in going to camp this

summer at Outlaw Ranch. Cost per child for 5 days is $500.00 if paid by

April 15th. The cost rises to $550.00 after April 15th. The child’s family is

to cover the initial $125.00 at the time of registration. Most of the

difference will be made up by special fund-raising events. A motion was

made by Donita for the Wednesday Lenten offerings to be used towards

covering the difference. The motion was seconded by Vicky and was

passed unanimously. Sara Brainard suggested changing the way the

offering envelopes are manufactured for 2018. For members still using

the envelopes, Sara suggested providing smaller quantities of envelopes,

imprinted with only the member number. Members can order additional

envelopes if needed. The blank offering envelopes will be moved to next

to the guest book for convenience.

The next scheduled council meeting will be held Sunday, May 14th,

immediately following the service.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am.

Respectfully submitted by:

Roger Soucy, Secretary

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If you have someone in your life who needs

some extra comfort and prayers, please take

a Prayer Shawl from the display in the narthex

to give to them. Everyone is welcome to do

so at anytime.

REVISED “Personal Care Kits” Ministry

• *Lightweight, Dark Colored Bath Towel

• Two bars of Soap (3.5 to 4 ounce)

• A **Sturdy Comb (flimsy ones can’t be used)

• Tooth brush in original packaging

• Nail Clipper

*Lighter weight towels are cheaper to ship

**Sturdy combs will accommodate all hair types

Check out the usher’s table for the new

Equal Exchange Fair Trade Coffees. Buying fair

trade coffee ensures that coffee farmers get fair

prices for their harvest. All varieties are $7.50.

Please help support this important mission

of Lutheran World Relief.

Mission of the Month For the month of April we will donate

to the Church Response Food Pantry.

The items needed will help provide

a meal for a family.

• Chicken or Tuna Helper • Canned Corn

• Pringles • Brownie Mix

• Large Can of Chicken or Tuna

Please bring donations to church by Sunday, April 30th.

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Check us out at www.lordoflifelutheranrc.org We are also on Facebook as

Rapid City Lord of Life Lutheran Church

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets Saturday morn-

ings at 8:00 to 8:15 for weigh in and 8:15 to 8:45 for

meetings. All meetings take place at Lord of Life

Church. Low cost and high support!

The first meeting is free. For more information,

please contact Shelly Labine @ 484-0354.

Once our receipts total $150,000, we will receive a check for $1,000 from Family Thrift

Center. There is a wooden box in the narthex where you can put your receipts. Thank you!

For those who would like to donate a

flowering plant for our Easter

Celebration, please have them at the

church by Good Friday services on

April 14th. You may dedicate your

plant to a loved one if you choose.

There is a sign-up sheet in the hallway by the

secretary’s office. Thank you.

Lord of Life Women’s Softball League Sign-Up

Lord of Life Church is planning on having a Women’s softball team again this year. If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet in the hallway by the Secretary’s office. You must be 16 years of

age to play. If you have any questions, you can talk to Janyce Luebke. Thank you.

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The afternoon Bible study met on

March 2nd at 1:00 pm.

Those present were Virginia Conlee,

Dolores Schreter, Vicky Williams,

Kay Wehrle and Betty Woodden.

Betty served dessert.

The next Bible study will be on Thursday, April 6th at 1:00 p.m.

Betty Woodden, Secretary

There will be no Sunday School or Confirmation

on Easter Sunday. Classes will resume the

next Sunday, April 23rd.

Congratulations & God’s Blessings to... Tyson & Sarah Steiger on the baptism of their son, Braxtyn Clark

on Sunday, March 26th. Braxtyn’s sponsors are Dan & Nancy Steiger

and Tim & Marilyn Milner.

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Easter Basket Raffle

The Sunday School is raffling off 3 Easter baskets filled with various things to help Lord of Life kids who want to go to camp

this summer. They will be drawing the winners after church on Palm Sunday, April 9th. They are selling 1 ticket for $5 or 6 tickets for $20. We have a couple kids interested in

going and if there is anyone else interested, please talk to Janyce Luebke.

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A Night at the Playhouse

Our fellowship committee has planned a night out to the Black Hills Playhouse on Saturday July 29th to see “Grease”. The show starts at 7:30pm but we plan to be there earlier (time TBD at a later date) and gather together for a picnic prior to show.

Everyone will be responsible for getting their own tickets.

Tickets go on sale on April 1st.

Box Office hours are 10:00am to 2pm

Please call or go online to get your tickets

as we are certain they will go quick!

Call 605-255-4141 or toll free 855-584-4141 www.blackhillsplayhouse.com for online ordering

Tickets:

Adults $34 Children (18 and under) $16 Student (with student ID) $25 Senior (62+) OR Military Discount $30

The new 2017 BH Coupon Book has a coupon in it for a buy 1 ticket/get 1 at half price.

Hope to see many of our Lord of Lifers for a fun night!

FYI….You will need a State Park license to go to the Playhouse.

A Weekly Pass is $20 Season Pass is $30

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by Dennis Green

EASTER Easter is a HOLY DAY,

That is when Jesus led the way, From death and the grave, HE DID RISE!

With faith and belief, we, can share the PRIZE!

HIS LIFE on earth, also had many temptations, But, HIS faith brought us some revelations!

When we are tempted or our troubles get us down, He is there beside us, to help us reach the Crown!

There are also Easter bunnies, baskets, eggs and candy, For the children, this is quite dandy!

It helps them to celebrate, in their own way, The search for treats can bring them JOY also, on Easter Day!

We celebrate Easter every year, It helps to keep the message clear!

JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS FOR EVERYONES SINS, AND HE IS WAITING IN HEAVEN TO WELCOME ALL BELIEVERS IN!

Dennis Green - March 2017

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Pictures from our Lenten Soup Suppers

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for the pictures.

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Lord of Life Lutheran Church 2000 Lancer Drive

Rapid City SD 57703

Bruce Baum - Pastor Brenda Johnson - Secretary

Church Office 393-0700

Office Hours: M-Th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Church Email: lordofliferc@gmail.com

Website: www.lordoflifelutheranrc.org

This is a monthly publication of Lord of Life Lutheran Church.

Serving This Month Date Usher Greeter Acolyte Communion

Assistants Reader

10:00 a.m. Worship

Apr

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Tom Woodden

Carl Hellekson

Candy Wehrle

Sara Brainard

Emily

Luebke

Bailey Johnson

Rachel Hellekson

Carla

Jakeway

Apr

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Ray & Lorraine

Neumiller

Chris Speirs

Family

Sam

Biberdorf

Leah

Luebke

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Easter

Bruce & Virginia

Conlee

Ray & Lorraine

Neumiller

Leah &

Emily

Luebke

Tom & Betty

Woodden

Carl & Nancy

Hellekson

Matt

Luebke

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Brad Johnson

Bailey Johnson

The Seeley

Family

Charlie

Good

Jen

Schumacher

Apr

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Betty Schindler

Carla Jakeway

Jeff & Jen

Schumacher

Jaxon

Jung

Emily

Luebke

If you are unable to make your assignment, please call someone

to trade dates. Thank you!

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