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The monthly newsletter for
October 2019
Lord of Life Lutheran Church—ELCA
Lifelines
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"Starting Again"
What do you think is the nature of God? Does God know and
see everything we say and do?
In John 21:1-19 is the story about the disciples after Jesus'
resurrection. They were still hiding in a house for fear of being
arrested as one of Jesus' disciples — even after Mary told them
she had seen Christ alive. They were struggling with what to
believe. Was Jesus dead or was he alive? And then Jesus
suddenly appeared before them and they were shocked and filled
with joy. He also appeared before them eight days later when he
said to Thomas who doubted he was alive, "Put your finger here,
and see my hands, and put out your hand, and place it in my side;
do not be faithless, but believing."
It is interesting to me that after Jesus appeared to the disciples
a second time that they are still hiding in a house. What were they
waiting for? What were they expecting to happen? Apparently
bored with waiting Peter said to the other disciples, "I don't know
about you, but I'm going fishing!" Peter was thinking about
returning to his old job as though nothing has changed. It was like
he was saying, “There's nothing else to do, so I might as well go
back to fishing." But just before this 21st chapter in John, Jesus
gave the disciples clear instructions. He said, "As the Father has
sent me, even so I send you." (John 20: 21) Had Peter and the
other disciples forgotten that? Apparently that's what happened
because what did they do? They went fishing — and caught
nothing at all.
Then just as a new day was dawning one of the disciples saw
someone standing on the shore with a fire going. The stranger
asked the men, "Have you caught anything?" They answered
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him, "No." The stranger replied, "Put your net down on the other
side of the boat, and you will find some." So they did as the
stranger told them to do and the quantity of fish they caught was
unbelievable. That's when John said to Peter, "It's the Lord!"
Realizing the stranger was Jesus, Peter jumped out of the boat
and swam to shore. Maybe as he swam to shore he feared Jesus
would be angry with him because none of them were doing what
Jesus told them to do. Expecting to be reprimanded by Jesus,
imagine the disciple's shock when he questioned Peter and asked
him, "Do you love me?" It was after Peter's response, "Yes Lord,
you know that I love you" that Jesus then gave the men food to eat
and said, "Tend my sheep. Feed my sheep."
Now here's the lesson for us. Jesus will always discover us
doing things we shouldn't be doing and doing exactly the opposite
of what he taught us. Holding grudges, discriminating against
people, judging people, ignoring the poor, fearing illness and death.
But with Jesus there is forgiveness. As he did to the disciples on
the shore, Jesus will feed us so that even in the mundane,
predictable routine of our lives we can start out again, resurrected
and thankful. Amen.
Pastor Bruce
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Lord of Life Council Meeting Minutes Sunday, September 15
th, 2019
Minutes to be approved at the next Council Meeting.
Present: Betty Woodden, Laurie Lepel, Vicky Radke-Williams,
Max Morse, Chris Pranger, Roger Soucy, Joe Hauge, Pastor Bruce
Absent: Carla Jakeway, Dennis Green
Meeting called to order by President Betty Woodden at 11:19 a.m.
Treasurer’s Report: Joe reported that the church ’s finances are in
order and all bills have been paid. There is $21,000 in checking and
$10,000 in savings. Joe said that he would be looking into moving money
from checking to savings. The treasurer’s report was approved following
a motion by Vicky and a second by Max.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes for the May 2019 council meeting
were reviewed and approved following a motion by Vicky and a second
by Chris.
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Bruce reported that he has been doing
hospital visits.
President’s Report: Betty reported that the Annual Meeting will be
held on November 17th. The nominating committee, consisting of Vicky
Radke-Williams and Candy Wehrle, will be looking for nominees to replace
Betty Woodden and Roger Soucy who are completing their second
2-year terms. Max Morse and Dennis Green are completing their first
2-year terms and have volunteered to serve one additional 2-year term.
Committee Reports
Altar Guild: Nothing to report.
Fellowship: Mini-golf at Putz-n-Glo is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22nd.
Lorraine Neumiller is scheduling a bowling outing at Robbinsdale for
mid-October.
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The next committee meeting will be on Sunday, September 29th,
following the service.
Education/Youth: Nothing to report.
Property: Betty reported that, over the summer, the new playground
was completed and dedicated and that the new sign on the Youth
building was installed. New blinds have been installed in one of the
classrooms. Tom Woodden installed new bricks and repaired the sign
base out by the driveway entrance.
Old Business: Nothing to report.
New Business: Donna Mielke is donating $1000.00 towards the
purchase and installation of new carpeting. Pastor Bruce has offered to
match Donna’s donation. Betty said that it would be a good idea to use
the income from the Fall Festival for new carpeting as well. Betty also
said that Brenda Johnson and Nancy Hellekson will be in charge of
getting estimates for the carpet replacement. The current carpeting was
installed almost 15 years ago. Jim McCoy has offered the use of Bea
McCoy’s memorial fund for the purchase and installation of a boundary
fence along the drainage ditch. This will be a project for next spring.
The next scheduled council meeting will be held Sunday,
November 10th, following the service.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m. following a motion by Max and
a second by Vicky.
Respectfully submitted by:
Roger Soucy, Secretary
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“Personal Care Kits” Ministry Please remember to donate the following items for this ongoing ministry sponsored by Lutheran World Relief.
Dark Colored Bath Towel 2 Bars of Soap (4-5 ounce bars) Toothbrush (in original packaging) Large Wide-toothed Comb Nail Clipper
All these items are rolled up in the towel and sent to a Lutheran World Relief warehouse to then be delivered to people who are survivors of disasters all
over the world. Please help keep this ministry going. Thank you!
Once our receipts total $150,000, we will receive a check for $1,000 from Family Fare.
There is a wooden box in the narthex where you can put your receipts. Thank you!
Mission of the Month For the month of October will be collecting
items for women and children at WAVI.
Please bring the following items Church
by Sunday, October 27th.
• Gently used pajamas for women and
children
• Gently used sweatshirts and
sweatpants for women and children
• Diapers sizes 4,5, and 6
• Diaper rash cream
• Baby Wipes
• Baby lotion and baby bath
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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.
Please join us for a fun afternoon at the
Lord of Life parking lot for our Harvest Carnival
on Sunday, October 27th from 2-4 p.m.
There will be games, candy, and more.
We are also in need of lots of volunteers for
that afternoon. We will be having a
cookout at the fire pit after 4 p.m.
Watch your worship bulletins for more
information on this fun event!
Bowling at Robbinsdale Bowling Alley
The Lord of Life Church Fellowship Committee has lined up a fun afternoon of bowling at the Robbinsdale Bowling Alley on Sunday, October 13th starting at 2:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the hallway by the Secretary’s office. Everyone is welcome to come.
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by Dennis Green
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Congratulations & God’s Blessings to... Kasandra Bernot on the baptism of her daughter, Astrella MaeLeigh
on Sunday, September 22nd. Astrella’s sponsors are
David Bernot and Charlie Good.
The Fall Festival at Lord of Life has been
scheduled for Sunday, November 3rd 4:30 — 6:30 p.m.
There will be chili, chicken noodle soup and caramel/cinnamon rolls served followed by the auction. Be thinking about your auction
donations and/or just come prepared to enjoy some great fun and fellowship.
Mark Your Calendars
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Pictures from our Potluck at the Pit
on Sunday, September 8th
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Pictures from Mini Golf at Putz n Glo on Sunday,
September 22nd
The Family Fellowship Committee planned a fun afternoon of mini golf
on Sunday, September 22nd. 16 people came out and had a great time
at Putz n Glo. After they were done playing, they all went to Armadillos
for ice cream.
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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: [email protected]
Website: www.lordoflifelutheranrc.org
This is a monthly publication of Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
Serving The Month of October Date Usher Greeter Acolyte Communion
Assistants Reader
10:00 a.m. Worship
Oct
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Tom Woodden
Norm Lyon
Betty Woodden
Sue Lyon
Kaydence
Johnson
Janyce Luebke
Theo Seeley
Matt
Luebke
Oct
13
Allen & Karen
Olson
Wasserburger
Family
Carl
Walz
Carla
Jakeway
Oct
20
Bruce & Virginia
Conlee
Roger Soucy
Laurie Lepel
Sam
Biberdorf
Emily Luebke
Leah Luebke
Brad
Johnson
Oct
27
Terry Biberdorf
Carla Jakeway
Ray & Lorraine
Neumiller
Kera
Miller
Emily
Luebke
If you are unable to make your assignment, please call someone to trade dates. Thank you!
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