MISSION OF THE MONTH

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For the month of December it's "Clean out your pantry" month.  All donations will go to the Church Response Food Pantry.  Please bring non-perishable food (canned or boxed goods, not glass) to church by Sunday December 30th.
*Please no expired goods.

"Personal Care Kits" Ministry

Please remember to donate the following items for this ongoing ministry sponsored by Lutheran World Relief
  • Lightweight Dark colored bath towel
  • 2 Bars soap (3.5 to 4 oz bar)
  • Toothbrush (in original packaging)
  • A **Sturdy Comb (flimsy ones can't be used)
  • 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!

UPDATE: We just sent off another box of 14 kits.  Thank you to everyone who keeps this ministry going!
We have a good supply of toothbrushes and combs, but need soap and nail clippers and towels.  Thanks!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

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A prayer shawl is a simple shawl created with love and prayer to be given to someone in need.  Our hope is anyone who is in need of prayer, hope and comfort may have a shawl and will know that people of Lord of Life Lutheran Church are praying for them.  When a shawl has been finished it will be brought to the Church, taken to the altar and blessed.  When a shawl is given out it will have a brief prayer attached to it.  YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRY!  Donations of yarn can be made, it takes 3 skeins of yarn to make one shawl.  You can use your talent at crocheting or knitting - simple patterns are available at the church.  We have volunteers who are willing to share their talents if you want to learn to crochet or knit, call 393-0700 for more information. 

PRAYER CHAIN

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The Evangelism & Social Ministry Committee keeps people and families in need of our prayers by putting them on the prayer chain and listing them in the bulletin.  As you have prayer concerns, forward any names you would like put on the prayer chain and in the bulletin by calling the church office at 393-0700.

Operation Christmas Child

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A Big Thank You to everyone who participated in Operation Christmas Child!  We collected 27 boxes this year.
​Thank You and God Bless!

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY

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Take off pounds sensibly meets on Sat. at 8am to 8:15am for weigh in and 8:15am to 8:45am for meetings.  Low cost and high support!  The first meeting is free. 

FAIR TRADE COFFEE

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$8.50
Coffee is always available for purchase on the ushers table in the church entrance.

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.
 
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, ELCA     2000 Lancer Dr.     Rapid City, South Dakota 57703     605-393-0700