Lord of Life Lutheran Church—ELCA

Lifelines

A monthly newsletter for July 2014

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“The Cost of Discipleship is Great but Worth It.”

Matthew 24:3-14

Jesus never promised his followers an easy life. He always

urged prospective disciples to count the cost before making their

choice. Even after they chose to follow him, he warned them well

in advance that trials and persecutions would come.

Jesus knew that persecution and difficult times would arise from

different sources; from religious leaders, civil authorities, even from

relatives and friends. But Jesus impressed one thing upon his

disciples, that being: however severe the persecution might be,

they must not forget their mission. Nothing should dim their vision

nor lessen their zeal. Even their appearance before kings and

rulers should be seized upon as God-given opportunities to bear

witness to the truth. Furthermore, Jesus promised them that in

those public trials the Holy Spirit would give them wisdom and

strength. The Holy Spirit would guide them in what they should

say.

You realize, don’t you, that the holy Spirit lives and works in

you, too, just as it did in the disciples. You realize, don’t you, that

your mission and vision should be that as of the first disciples; to

bear witness to the truth that Jesus is the long awaited Messiah;

the Son of God, the Savior of mankind. And as Jesus promised his

disciples, the same promise is made to you and me, “He who

endures to the end will be saved.” Your unfailing loyalty will be

rewarded with eternal salvation. The future reward, you see,

makes all the present trials fade into insignificance. Amen

Pastor Bruce

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Greetings,

Happy 4th of July!

The youth have been enjoying

their summer church camps and will now be ready to attend Vacation Bible School July 28th

through Aug 1st, beginning with a meal at 5:30 p.m. It will be an awesome time of praising God

through learning activities and music.

Pastor Bruce, Jeff and I attended the Synod Assembly this past month and the great news is that it will be held at Calvary

Lutheran Church in Rapid City in 2015. Music was provided by Tangled Blue throughout the Assembly. We were elated to be

able spend time/meals with our former Lord of Life Pastor Dennis Bossman and his wife Beryl, at the Assembly on Friday. He is living proof of God’s miracles through the hands of

medical teams, undaunted faith and abundant prayers.

Thank you Outreach Committee for hosting the bike ride/

potluck on Father’s Day. What a great time of fantastic food, fun and fellowship for all. There were nearly 25 riders and 55 at

the picnic. Thank you Roger for providing the hot dogs and burgers and Carl for providing his grill and grilling talents!

The 30th Anniversary celebration with a picnic and

dedication of the new cross was held on June 29th. Pictures and updates will appear in the August Lifelines.

Again, thank you volunteers, congregation and guests of Lord of Life. It gives me great joy to be in the company of wonderful people who welcome guests with open arms.

The next Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 14, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend. If you

have questions or concerns, please contact me or one of the other members.

Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July Celebration.

Blessings, Vicki Glanzer, Council President

“This is the day which the Lord as made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalms 118:24.

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LORD OF LIFE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

June 9, 2014 To be approved at the July Council Meeting.

Present: Vicki Glanzer, Alice McCoy, Nancy Hellekson, Matt Luebke,

Vicky Radke-Williams, Ann Scott

Absent: Brad Johnson, Terry Biberdorf, Pastor Bruce

Congregation Members Present: Joe Hauge

Meeting called to order by President Vicki Glanzer

Devotions by Ann

Treasure’s Report: The bills have been paid, benevolence sent to

Synod, camp registrations paid, staff paid on June 1st. We have not

been able to put any more funds back into our savings account and the

Council will decide the best course of action for use of the 5th Sunday

June offering at the July meeting as income is down. Mortgage is down

to $73,800.30. Vicky moved to approve minutes, Nancy seconded,

approved.

Secretary’s Report: The report from May was reviewed. Ann moved

to approve minutes, Alice seconded, approved.

President’s Report: Pastor Baum, Vicki and Jeff Glanzer will be

leaving for Sioux Falls on Thursday to attend the Synod Assembly.

Donation of twenty dollars was received for use of fellowship area for

end of the season baseball pizza party for Henry Walz’s team due to

rain.

Committee Reports

Altar Guild:

Nothing to report.

Outreach

Father’s Day donuts June 15th. After church that day will be a bike

ride on the city bike path. Meet to start the ride at the large “over flow”

parking lot on south side of 5th Street, across 5th Street from Civic

Center/Memorial Park. Same as recent past years. Picnic at the shelter

in Canyon Lake Park

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Celebration of Lord of Life’s 30th Anniversary on June 29th. Picnic to

be held at 6:oo pm followed by dedication/lighting of the new cross.

Hike to Harney Peak being planned for July—starting with picnic at

Sylvan Lake.

Property: Alice reported the approach by the stop sign will be taken

care of, no date given.

Education/Youth: VBS set for July 28-August 1, beginning at 5:30 pm.

Looking for helpers to participate through the evenings that entire week.

Worship/Music: Nothing to report.

Vicky moved to approve Committee Reports and Matt seconded.

Approved.

Old Business:

Policy Regarding Use of the Building, Facilities, Grounds,

Equipment and Parking Lot of Lord of Life Lutheran Church,

E.L.C.A.—and the use of the common calendar for all events at the

church. President Vicki reported she had made suggested changes and

would meet with the Worship and Music Committee/WELCA leaders,

prior to updating the final forms. Updated forms will be reviewed at the

next meeting.

Contract has been signed and the new copier will be delivered soon.

New Business:

None

Publicity: Vacation Bible School

The next meeting will be held on July 14, 2014 at 6 p.m.

Devotions: Terry

The meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted

Vicki Glanzer—Substitute Secretary

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Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets Saturday mornings at 8:00 to 8:15 for weigh in and

8:15 to 8:45 for meetings. A ll 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.

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.

Mission of the Month For the month of July we will donate items to help stock the shelves at the Church Response Food Pantry. Please bring the following items to church

by Sunday, July 27th.

● Peanut Butter ● Mac & Cheese ● Spaghetti-O’s ● Canned Ravioli ● Jell-O/Pudding Mixes ● Cake Mixes

“Personal Care Kits” Ministry Please remember to donate the following items for this ongoing ministry sponsored by Lutheran World Relief.

Dark Colored Bath Towel Bar Soap (4-5 ounce bar) 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!

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Please continue to save your Family Thrift Center receipts. 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!

Fair Trade Coffee Coffee is the most widely traded

commodity in the world yet most

coffee growers live below poverty

levels because the middleman gives

them next to nothing for their crops. That’s why

Lutheran World Relief has set up cooperatives with the

coffee growers around the world to help them earn

more money for themselves and their communities.

Please consider purchasing your coffee here at church

and you will feel better knowing you are doing your part

helping people live better lives.

Coffee is for sale on the Usher’s Table every Sunday.

Lord of Life Coffee House We usually have “Praise and Worship Sunday” on the 4th Sunday of the month. Along with that, we have our LOL

Coffeehouse set up so you can get a yummy cup of gourmet coffee to go along with your worship experience.

We use the money that we receive from coffee sales to fund various projects at church such as: shipping costs for LWR Personal Care Kits, supplies for coffeehouse, purchasing postcards for Birthdays, food for various

picnics/dinners and printing of business cards. Thank you for supporting the LOL Coffeehouse!!

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The afternoon Bible study met on June 5th at 1:00 p.m. Those present were Kay Wehrle, Joyce Swenumson,

Nancy Hellekson, Lorraine Neumiller and Betty Woodden. Betty served dessert.

The next Bible study will be on July 3rd at 1:00 p.m.

Betty Woodden, Secretary

All Lord of Life Women’s Softball games are played at Whitehead Fields off of

Canyon Lake Drive. Come out and support our teams!!

Game Schedule July 2nd 7:00 pm East Field 9:00 pm West Field July 9th 8:00 & 9:00 pm East Fields June 18th 7:00 & 9:00 pm East Fields

The Outreach Committee met on Sunday, June 1st after church. Here are some of the upcoming

activities planned.

June 29th Church Service - 30th Anniversary

cake after service.

June 29th evening - 30th Anniversary (Lighting of the new

cross) Starts at 6pm. Pot luck to follow. People are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and lawn games. Brad may play the guitar for us. We will be singing "Lift High the Cross Song". Smores and good times will fill the rest of the night away.

July 13th - Hike up Harney Peak from Sylvan Lake at

12 o'clock (noon). People participating are encouraged to bring their own lunch. We will be meeting in the parking lot of Sylvan lake. Individuals driving will need a park pass for access into the park. Dogs are welcomed to come if desired.

Tyson and Sarah Steiger

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Dear Christian Friends:

God is love. We know that. The Bible tells us so. But until you experience that unending love, it is hard to comprehend. I still shake my head in bewilderment at the magnitude of His love.

There is a closing chapter in the classic A Tale of Two Cities entitled “Recalled to Life”. I was reminded of that on Easter Sunday as we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord. Indeed, Jesus was “recalled to life” after his death on the cross. The news was shocking to his friends.

I cried Easter morning as I entered Brandon Lutheran for worship. The shock was overwhelming after eight months and four days being held captive in a hospital bed, stuck inside a body that would not co-operate.

Eleven surgeries, dozens of set backs, one step forward, two back. The depression was unbearable — yet every day I received greeting cards for God’s wonder people — expressing their prayers and support to “recall me to life”. God’s gift of love expressed through the Holy Spirit was endless. Thank you, good people from so many churches.

The doctors in Sioux Falls told me they did not expect me to return from Milwaukee alive. The doctors in Milwaukee admitted to me that at least three times they thought they lost me. But my “Can do” attitude kept me alive. No. I will argue that point. It was the “can do” attitude that was fed to me daily by your cards, prayers and support. Over and over again you wrote, you can do this, have faith, keep up the good work, we’re praying for you! These messages came to me, even on days when I had prayed to God to allow me to die!

Yes, eleven surgeries, five bouts with Pneumonia, a collapsed lung, liver and kidney transplants, a cancerous tumor, a thoracotomy and lung decordation, a bowel obstruction, septic shock, a tracheotomy, the removal of thyroid and goiter, bleeding ulcers...all this and more...as a result of liver failure! I shouldn’t be here. Yet, God in his love knew better and urged me on through your hands. The work of the Holy Spirit never ceased.

Resurrection Sunday. Easter. The Recall to Life. With Great joy I celebrate God’s love and his commitment to us by sending his Son to die for us, that we might live! Please, join me in praising God for His grace and for the work of the Holy Spirit through doctors, nurses, and each and every one of you. I certainly am grateful.

With heartfelt thanks, Pastor Dennis Bossman

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by Dennis Green

Spring

To many people the best time of the year is Spring, They are anxious to see the all beauty it will bring, And see the birds return and listen to them sing,

And also to hear the frogs doing their thing!

To see the grass go from brown to green, The sun and the dew give it such sheen! To watch the flowers sprout and grow,

And eagerly wait for the blossoms to show. And the grass continues to grow!

The trees leaf out to bring shade, It is truly a beautiful world God has made.

Everyone should take a few minutes a day, To enjoy all the beauty that’s on display!

People shouldn’t schedule every minute of the day, Because they can miss all the beauty along the way!

And the grass continues to grow! OH NO! ITS TIME TO MOW!

Dennis Green June 2014

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Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sponsored by the Corner Stone Rescue Mission

Saturday July 5th. 2014

At Sioux Park (across from Baken Park, next to soccer fields)

Registration – 8am Race Starts - 9am

Pre-Registration – $20 Race Day- $25/Kids $5

Registration forms can be found on the Welcome table in the church entrance or contact Camille @ 718-8712

(Corner Stone Admin. Office) Join us in celebrating Independence Day Weekend as

we stomp out homelessness.

* Register before June 20th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt.

Youth Group Outing

Friday, July 11th 8:00 pm

Meet at the Black Hills Maze (located 3 miles south

on Highway 16/Mt Rushmore Rd)

Romans 12:2: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

We are faced with many choices every day from the clothes we wear, the music we listen to, the friends we hang out with, as well as the behavior we accept from others as well as ourselves. Are you conforming to the standards of 2014 or will you choose God's

path? How do you choose? Who pressures you to make your choices? Do you stand alone in your choices? No. God is

always on your side. He is there to help you choose the right path, even if it isn't the shortest or the easiest.

Youth Group is open to 6th - 12th grade. Feel free to drop in anytime and friends are always welcome. Please join us Friday, July 11th as we challenge ourselves to find the right path at the

Black Hills Maze at dark (8:00pm).

If you have any questions, please feel free to call anytime. Kristina 381-8980

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Pictures of the Father’s Day Bike Ride and Picnic on June 15th

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Thank you to Virginia Conlee, Betty Woodden, and Karl Seeley who submitted the pictures.

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VBS at Lord of Life July 28th - August 1st 6pm - 8pm

Simple supper served at 5:30 pm, and all families are welcome.

You can register online at www.lordoflifelutheranrc.org, or fill out the a registration form located in the Church Narthex or the one on the

adjacent page and drop it off at the church. We look forward to another fantastic year of Bible stories, Games, Crafts and lots of Music!

VBS is in need of Teachers and Helpers! If you are able to help during that week, please let Janyce or the

church office know. Thank You!

Go Fish continue their mission in creating a gospel-centered,

Bible-based VBS with top quality music and videos. SHINE! teaches

kids about the crowns God has for them in heaven

when they shine for Jesus here on earth.

Daily Bible Lessons

Day 1: Crown of Victory (Given to those who work hard for God, not themselves.) 1 Cor. 9:25

Day 2: Crown of Life (Given to those who trust God during difficult times of trial.) James 1:12

Day 3: Crown of Rejoicing (Given to those who tell others about Jesus.) 1 Thes. 2:19

Day 4: Crown of Glory (Given to those who are humble servant leaders.) 1 Peter 5:4

Day 5: Crown of Righteousness (Given to those who are actively preparing for Jesus' return.)

2 Timothy 4:8

http://www.lordoflifelutheranrc.org/

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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 8:00 am - 12:00 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 Comm Asst. Reader

9:00 a.m. Worship

July 6

Ray & Lorraine

Neumiller

Bruce &

Virginia Conlee

Leah

Luebke

Mark & Marlys

Blumhardt

Rachel

Blumhardt

July 13

Karl Seeley

Theo Seeley

Jerry & Jan

Bullis

Colton

Jung

Roger

Soucy

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Mark & Marlys

Blumhardt

Carl & Nancy

Hellekson

Charlie Good

Theo Seeley

Roger Soucy

Allen

Olson

July 27

Matt & Janyce

Luebke

Delma Jones

Marilyn Mulz

Emily

Luebke

Matt

Luebke

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

to trade dates. Thank you!

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