Churches of the Lakes

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CHURCHES OF THE LAKES 2018

SUPPLEMENT TO THE JULY 29, 2018 DETROIT LAKES TRIBUNE

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Churches of the Lakes Assumption CAtholiC ChurCh

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northern lights Freedom And liFe

CirCles oF FAith united ChurCh oF Christ

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Community AlliAnCe ChurCh

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CongregAtionAl united ChurCh oF Christ

st. BenediCt’s CAtholiC ChurCh

CormorAnt lutherAn ChurCh elCA

st. John’s lutherAn ChurCh

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CALLAWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WAUBUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LAKE PARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AUDUBON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 FRAZEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AUDUBON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

DETROIT LAKES, LAKE PARK AND SHELL LAKE . . 26 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 LAKES AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 OGEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 RICHWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RICHWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FRAZEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 WHITE EARTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 FRAZEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 AUDUBON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 LAKES MELISSA & SALLIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 PELICAN RAPIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 DETROIT LAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 PELICAN RAPIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

lAke euniCe evAngeliCAl Free ChurCh

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Cover photo of a rural church in Atlanta Township, Becker County, Minn .

Photo by David Baer, Baer’s Den Photography, Detroit Lakes, Minn .

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Assumption Catholic Church 206 Dakota Street PO Box 67 Callaway, MN 56521

(218) 375-3571

We are a small parish with deep family roots. Our Sunday Masses are simple and our people pray well. We would be delighted if you join us. From Highway 59, turn East at the Liquor Store.

If you have urgent spiritual needs while in the area, please call Fr. David 318-308-1296.

assumption@holyrosarycc.org

Msgr. David Baumgartner OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Monday WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

Thursday Mass: 7:00 p.m.

Adoration: Thursdays

5:00-7:00 pm

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21896 Co. Rd. 22, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Parish Office

(218) 238-5762

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Pastor Roy Noel Pastor Laurie Albertson Located in the heart of the lakes between Lake Melissa and Lake Eunice.

(9 1/2 miles S.W. of Detroit Lakes on Co. Rd. 22 overlooking Loon Lake in Becker County) SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:45 a.m. Coffee & Desserts Special Events planned throughout the year.

Find live broadcast sermons on our Facebook page.

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Welcome to Augustana Lutheran Church. Our purpose is to give witness to God’s activity in the world.

Augustana is an ELCA Lutheran congregation centrally located in beautiful lakes country.

We are blessed to be in a cooperative parish with other like-minded congregations.

Lakes Area Ministry Partners (LAMP) began its partnership in 2014 and is excited about the future of God’s church.

Our parish alignment allows for the organization of a larger church while keeping our family-like atmosphere. With LAMP, we are shining our light even brighter!

Step back in time and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this country church. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee with your neighbors at Augustana and let God’s Word refresh you for your week ahead.

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Bakke Lutheran Church, elca The office is located at the Bakke Church 27492 County Highway 32 Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-7073

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Pastor Ann Newgard-Larson (218) 844-7270

BAKKE CHURCH is located 6 miles north of Detroit Lakes on County Highway 21. Our mission statement says: “Bakke Lutheran, is a friendly country church, striving to share, serve, and inspire through the love of God’s word.”

We welcome all quests to join our friends & neighbors for worship and fellowship.

Handicap Accessible Entrance. Worship times for the next year are as follows. Please call our office for the Sunday School schedule.

June - October 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

November 2018 - March 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

April 2019 - October 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

The Bakke Lutheran Church is served by Pr. Ann Newgard-Larson. The office is located at the Bakke Church, 27492 County Highway 32, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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Berean Baptist Church 24995 Cty. Highway 6 (Junction of Hwy 59 S. and County Hwy 6) Detroit Lakes

(218) 847-8914 bereanbaptistdl.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship WEDNESDAY: 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Adult Prayer/Bible Study Truth Trackers (Ages 5-12)

WELCOME TO THE LAKES AREA! We trust that your time here, whether just visiting, vacationing or a life long resident, is an enjoyable one.

Berean Baptist is a local, independent, congregation of like-minded Bible believers.

SCRIPTURAL POSITION The Word of God is the only inspired revelation from the Lord to man.

Jesus Christ is the only Son of God, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died an atoning death for the sins of all men, ascended to heaven, and will come again for His own.

Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life.

Salvation is in faith in Christ alone, not the church and/or it’s ordinances.

There is a coming return of Christ and judgment of the world.

“Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

WORSHIP Our worship services follow the direction given in I Timothy 4 to be diligent to the

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reading of God’s Word, exhortation in God’s Word and teaching of the doctrines of God’s Word.

SUNDAY SCHOOL Berean keeps a year round schedule of Bible classes for all ages from adults to preschool and also a staffed nursery. Each class is geared toward learning more of Christ and His Word.

SUNDAY EVENING Berean has a Sunday evening service year round. The last Sunday evening of the month is “fellowship” night with a “kettle blessing” following the evening service. You are encouraged to come!

TRUTH TRACKERS Every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm is a time for children ages 5 to 12 to learn more of the Lord and His Word including crafts, music and games.

BEREAN BAPTIST BIBLE INSTITUTE Our satellite Bible Institute is now enrolling for the fall of 2018.

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Christian Fellowship Church Interdenominational 28048 Meadow Drive (Off Highland Drive) Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 847-3482 info@cfcdl.org

Pastor Tim Rice CHURCH SCHEDULE: Sunday Morning Worship Services - 10:30 a.m.

(Coffee, Donuts, Fruit & Fellowship before each service, 9:30-10:20 a.m.)

Children’s Church & Nursery is also provided.

Everyone is Welcome!

View the LIVE webcast, every Sunday at 10:30 at www.cfcdl.org or on ACS Cable TV Channel 14.

For other meeting and event times, or to view our video/audio archives or become a Facebook friend, please visit us online at http://www.cfcdl.org

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Christian Fellowship Church was founded in 1968 as a place where Christians from all denominational backgrounds could join together in worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ in a family atmosphere. Meetings tend to be informal, using a blend of contemporary and traditional music, and teaching focusing on the full Word of God and its application to life.

5. The gospel includes holiness of heart and life, healing of the body, and a personal experience with the Holy Spirit, whereby the gifts of the Spirit become active in the life of the believer.

We Believe:

7. In the bodily resurrection of believers at the end of time: the just unto eternal life, and the unjust into eternal damnation.

1. The Bible to be the inspired and infallible authoritative Word of God. 2. There is one God, eternally manifested in the persons of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. In the virgin birth of Jesus Christ, in His vicarious and atoning sacrifice through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension, and in His personal return in power and glory upon earth.

6. A life awareness of the presence of God’s kingdom here on earth today, and faith in the complete restoration of the kingdom of God upon the earth.

8. In the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Visitors are welcome at all meetings.

Even if you are not currently involved with another local congregation, please come, and enjoy some Christian Fellowship!

4. Regeneration and conversion through faith in Jesus Christ is absolutely essential for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity.

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Our Brother Jesus

aint Augustine refers, in one of his sermons, to Jesus as “our brother” and reminds us that Jesus became our brother out of merciful goodness. If Jesus is the son of God and we call God our father then it follows logically that Jesus is our brother. God is both our spiritual and metaphysical father because he is the source of our existence. God’s choosing to come to earth and put on human flesh in the person of Jesus makes him our brother in the metaphysical sense that we share the same physical constitution, and the teachings of Jesus, as revealed in the Gospels makes him our spiritual brother. Jesus speaks so convincingly tous in the spiritual realm because he is truly human and truly divine, and he reminds us that we all have the spark of the divine within us—the kingdom of heaven is within us (Luke 17:21). But he also tells us that those who hear the word of God and put it into practice are his brothers (Luke 8:21). So remember that you have a brother in heaven who is also close at hand, ready to help in times of trouble and a sure guide on our journey home. Brother Jesus, keep us safe in your care and guide us to our heavenly home.

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“Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family.

So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.”

—Hebrews 2:11 NIV

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Circles of Faith United Church of Christ Highway 59 Waubun, MN (just north of the intersection of US 59 & MN 113)

(218) 473-3111

Rev. Anna M. Larson WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. Fellowship FAITH CIRCLES: Contact Pastor for more info.

“Come and see what God is doing!”

Circles of Faith is a congregation of the United Church of Christ, a Protestant denomination formed in 1957 through the merger of the Congregational Christian Church and Evangelical & Reformed denominations.

The UCC is a welcoming, justice-minded Christian community: - We are a people of the continuing testament. God is continually revealed: in the Bible, in stories throughout the ages, in creation and our faith-in-action.

- We are a people of extravagant welcome, extending hospitality as a sign of God’s inclusive love. We are the ones who affirm, No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

- We believe the church’s mission is to change lives – individually, globally, systemically. To do this, churches need to be places of vitality in worship, learning, and advocacy.

We work to make transformation possible, yet trust in God’s grace. We’re not a perfect church, but we do try to live faithfully. We cannot do it all, so God’s work is done in cooperation and collaboration with folks of other faiths.

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One place of vitality at Circles of Faith UCC is worship together at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Special music is often a part of our worship services. We are child welcoming and A2A, “accessible to all” with a handicap ramp and hearing assisted devices available on the narthex table. On many Sundays, there is hearty fellowship for all following worship!

Another place of vitality at Circles of Faith is special opportunities of study throughout the church year for folks of all ages. And we reach out around the globe and locally to embody God’s transformational love. We do this in deed and through our offerings and through special service projects.

We thrive in collaborative relationships with our neighboring churches and community members and partners.

“Come and see what God is doing at Circles of Faith UCC!” Come back again!

And if you don’t have a faith home, we hope you’ll consider Circles of Faith UCC, where God is still speaking.

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900 Lake Avenue P.O. Box 642 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

(218) 847-4609

www.detroitlakesucc.org dlcongo@msn.com

Reverend Mark Kuether Please join us Sunday mornings...

10:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Christian Education for ages 3 through 8th grade (Sept.-May) 11:00 a.m. Friendship Time And for these other activities: Youth Activities Confirmation Various Interest Groups Women’s Groups Men’s Club Mission Emphasis Service Opportunities

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The Congregational United Church of Christ

An Open and Affirming Congregation

We believe we are called by God to worship, to educate and to serve. As we live out our mission, we seek to unite individuals in worship, to nurture the development of individual and community faith, and to encourage service to others. In these and many other ways, we seek God’s vision for our future while attempting to honor our heritage of more than 140 years of faithful ministry.

This congregation is a diverse gathering of people. We strive to adhere to the essential truths of the historic Christian faith while at the same time recognizing that God is still speaking. We also recognize that faith is personal in nature, thus we endeavor to remain open to God’s moving, growing Spirit in our midst. Therefore, we respect individuals as they faithfully raise questions and grow spiritually. For this reason, people of various religious, social and personal

backgrounds are welcome in the life of this congregation.

We celebrate being part of the United Church of Christ, and the local church autonomy that is ours. We elect our leaders and call our own minister. All decision making processes rest in the membership of this congregation. We believe this enables us to be acutely responsive to the moving of God’s Spirit around us and within us.

We believe that, by God’s Grace, we have lived this faithfully since 1872, and by God’s enduring Grace, we continue to do so. For this we are truly grateful.

OUR MISSION: Inspire the World with the Inclusive Love of Jesus.

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14314 Cty. Highway 4 Lake Park, MN 56554

(218) 532-2694

www.cormorantlutheran.org

Pastor Wade Dutton Deacon Yvonne Steindal SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship, September-May 10:00 a.m. Outdoors Memorial Day to Labor Day (Weather Permitting)

Like us on Facebook: Cormorant Lutheran

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Please Join Us This Summer!

DIRECTIONS TO CORMORANT LUTHERAN FROM DETROIT LAKES:

Take Hwy. 10 to Lake Park. Turn left onto Co. Rd. 5 by The Lake Place.

Go 10 miles to Co. Rd. 4 (known as the “Downer Road”). Turn right at the Roadhouse Bar & Grill onto Co. Rd. 4. The church is 1 mile west on the right side of the road.

Pastor Wade Dutton

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Faith Lutheran Church 24688 County Hwy 6 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 847-1040

Pastor: Paul Larson

www.faithlutherandetroitlakes.com e-mail: flc@arvig.net FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Administrator: Anita Thorson (218) 847-7375 e-mail: fcsthorson@arvig.net SUNDAYS: 7:25 a.m. Faith Radio Ministry (KDLM 1340 AM) 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School (3 years through adult) WEDNESDAYS: 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Faith Lutheran Youth and Kid’s 4 Truth (3 years through 6th grade) THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday

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“The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer…” Psalm 18:2 WHAT WE BELIEVE: We are an Independent

Lutheran Church, Evangelical in practice and conservative in doctrine… I Corinthians 14:40 We believe the Bible to be God’s inspired, inerrant Word… 2 Timothy 3:16-17 We believe Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation… John 14:6 & Acts 4:12 Emphasizes the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord of our life… John 3:16 & Romans 10:13 We are a church that prays and not only believes God answers, but continue to see His many answers MISSIONS: Faith Christian School, Kenya and EKE in Hungary. We give to the Becker County Food Pantry, Gideons International, and various other ministries.

HAPPENINGS: Bible Studies for all ages, Confirmation Classes, Discipleship Groups, Evangelistic Meetings, Guest Speakers, Concerts, Bible camps, Women’s retreats, Picnics, Fellowship Dinners, A Taste of Christmas and a New Year’s eve game night are some of the activities of Faith.

Singspiration Fellowships, Easter & Thanksgiving services are held jointly with other churches. We also participate in The National Day of Prayer.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Learn lessons from the

Bible Sunday mornings. Vacation Bible School is held every summer.

KID’S 4 TRUTH: Meet Wednesday evenings for Bible study and fellowship. There are many other activities for them to participate in, including picnics, retreats and an October Kid’s Fest held every fall as an alternative to Halloween.

YOUTH GROUP: The Youth meet weekly for Bible Study Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. They go to Bible Camp in the Summer and also enjoy a variety of retreats and other outings during the year. They provide a Valentines Banquet for the enjoyment of the members of the church.

They have the opportunity to participate in mission trips to Hungary.

FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL began in 1997 to provide a source of Christian education in our community and is currently offering K4 through 8th grade. For more information call 218-847-7375 How blessed we are to know that Jesus is alive and He never fails!

We welcome you to visit and join us in worship and to learn more about Jesus. Please check our web site or call the church office if you have any questions about services or other events at Faith Lutheran Church.

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First Baptist Church 300 East Central Street Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 847-4571

www.dlfirstbaptistchurch.com dlfirstbaptistchurch@gmail.com SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY: Wednesday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Bible Studies for All Ages K-Adult

WELCOME TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PAGE: Our goal at First Baptist is to proclaim the Word of God in a relevent uncompromising Christ-centered manner so as to help believers grow in their faith and to lead unbelievers to a knowledge of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

WHAT WE BELIEVE: Purpose: A phrase that well represents our purpose is “Great Commandment PassionGreat Commission Focus.” Our vision is to work together with a great commandment passion (Loving God – Deut. 6:5;Luke 10:27) to fullfill the great commission (Making Disciples – Matt. 28:19,20).

We want to develop biblical churches that are spiritually alive, culturally relevant, unified in spirit, mobilized for ministry, expressing compassion for the whole person, sensitive to the needs of all people, and aggressive in evangelism and church planting throughout the world. Ultimately, here at First Baptist, we want to be a church that is producing mature, healthy followers of Jesus Christ. We invite you to come worship and grow with us!

Affiliation: We at First Baptist Church of Detroit Lakes are a part of a national

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association of churches called the Conservative Baptist association of America, or CB America. Our regional (geographic) fellowship is called the North Central Conservative Baptist Association or NCCBA. It includes the states of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.

Doctrinal Statement: We believe in the accuracy and authority of the word of God (the 66 books of the bible) for all matters of faith and practice.

We believe in the one true God who eternally exists in three distinct persons; the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe all people are sinners by nature and by choice. We believe that God offers forgiveness and salvation to anyone who turns to Christ believing in His substitutionary death on the cross, His burial, and His bodily resurrection.

We believe that baptism by immersion is an act of obedience that follows salvation.

We believe that Jesus Christ will come again to first take up (rapture) His people.

He will also judge and rule on the earth. In His time He will create a new heaven and new earth.

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373 3rd St. Audubon, MN 56511

(218) 439-6500 Pastor Dean Grier www.flcaudubon.org flca@arvig.net

SUNDAY SERVICES: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 10:15 a.m.

Sept.-May Sunday School (Age 3 - Adult) WEDNESDAY: 3:15 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Sept.-May “On God’s Wings” K-6th Grade Meal with On God’s Wings families

* Communion is the 1st and 2nd Sundays of the month “MAKE CHRIST KNOWN”

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You’re invited to join us at First Lutheran Church in Audubon! If you’re just visiting the area or live around here, you are welcome to join us. At our Sunday worship, we hear the surprising Good News of God in Jesus the Messiah: “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” God never waits for us to clean up our act before reaching out to us in love. Jesus came “not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

You can worship among people who care about each other and about you, in a judgment-free zone. We sometimes joke that if the preacher doesn’t show up, we can probably muddle through, but if the organist isn’t here, we’re sunk! All joking aside, the preaching doesn’t focus on telling people how to live. Instead, we hear where the Bible meets us in the reality of our life today here and now, as the Spirit of God is alive and well and at work in whatever’s happening in our lives, good, bad, or ugly.

And the lively music will leave the gospel tapping your toes all week!

Our congregation is full of sinners and saints, who are focused on being God’s mission to our little corner of the world. We feel a special calling to the young people

in our community, and offer a Wednesday after-school program for elementary-aged kids during the school year. In this “On God’s Wings” program, we get to spend time with the kiddos, sharing stories from the Bible, singing, doing activities, and hosting a meal each week for the children and their families.

We have women’s and men’s groups that gather for fellowship and Bible study, a joy-filled group of quilters who meet together weekly, and a group of youth engaged in being the church. Our people see beyond the walls of the church building, knowing that the Word of God is not simply a story to learn, but a message of forgiveness and salvation that transforms us daily, brings new life, and sends us out into God’s world to share this good news, in word and in deed.

Whether you can only drop by a time or two, or are looking for a church family, you are invited to join us. We’re in town, one block east of City Hall, at 373 3rd St. For further information, please call 218-439-6500 or email us at flca@arvig.net

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912 Lake Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-5656

Pastor John Simonson & Pastor Rachel Simonson www.firstlutheranchurch.com

SUMMER SCHEDULE:

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULE

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon SUNDAY MORNINGS: 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 9:30-10:15 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee 10:15 a.m.

Outdoor Contemporary Worship Service

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MORNINGS: 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship Service 9:30-10:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:30-10:45 a.m. Faith Formation for all ages 10:45 a.m.

Contemporary Worship Service WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Meal 6:15-7:15 p.m. Faith Formation for all ages 7:15-7:45 p.m. Worship Service

(beginning Memorial Day weekend)

(on the south lawn).

Remember your lawn chair or use one of our folding chairs. If the weather is bad we will worship indoors.

First Lutheran Church is here to help you connect with God and connect with each other.

Love and relationships are the center of God’s work in the world (and God’s work in you!).

There are many ways to connect at FLC: Worship is where we are spiritually fed. We experience God’s love through the gospel and its proclamation, communion, baptism, prayer, music, and community. Here we give thanks to God and are equipped to better love others.

Faith Formation is our chance to learn more about who God is so that we can have eyes to

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see the Holy Spirit at work in our lives today, and to better understand what it means for us to live as followers of Christ.

(beginning September 9th)

ent ways. What we do here reshapes our hearts for an attitude of service in our everyday lives.

Check out our Children’s Ministry (preschool-5th grade), Confinnation (6th-9th grade), High School Ministry (10th-12th grade), as well as small groups, classes and guest speakers for adults.

We do church together because all Christians are Christ’s actual body in the world today, animated by God’s Holy Spirit. We each have gifts and abilities that contribute to this Body as we work to show God’s love to each other and to people everywhere.

Service to our neighbor through both charity (short term fixes) and justice (long term solutions) is God’s call to us in the world. At FLC we have opportunities to practice this in many differ-

You are welcome here! If you have any questions about First Lutheran Church, please come and check us out, contact us, or take a look at our website!

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Grace Lutheran Church elca 213 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (N of DL Middle School & Roosevelt Elementary)

(218) 847-4568

gracelutherandetroitlakes SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m.

COFFEE/FELLOWSHIP is at 9:15 a.m. prior to worship service HOLY COMMUNION 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN: Sept.-May at 10:30 a.m.

“A Church with a Neighborhood Feel” OUR MISSION: “Grace by Grace, Seeking to be God’s Faithful People”

A WELCOME TO OUR FAITH COMMUNITY: Grace Lutheran is a welcoming, friendly congregation with a heart for reaching out to our community and the world with the love of Christ.

Led by the Holy Spirit and living in God’s grace, Grace Lutheran Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ through love, learning, worship, and service. Pastor Ann Newgard-Larson is our current pastor.

We’d love to have you visit us at our church on the hill!

You matter to God and us. Come grow with us!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL each summer: Call for dates.

CONFIRMATION: Sept-May, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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806 Frazee Rd Frazee, MN 56544

(218) 334-3101

www.harvestfrazee.org harvestfellowship@loretel.net WORSHIP SERVICE: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Toddler room (18mo-5years) offered every service.

Children’s Church (K-5th grade) every service during school year.

MID-WEEK MINISTRIES: RELEASE TIME: Oct.-April Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1st-6th grade AWANA: May-Sept.

Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. K-6th grade YOUTH GROUP: Year Round Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 7th-12th grade

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God’s Family on a Mission in Frazee. Join Us! We’d love for you to join us and experience church in a fresh way at Harvest.

Harvest is a non-denominational church made up of people from many different backgrounds. We come together Sundays to worship God in an upbeat and fresh style and receive God’s Word in a relevant and challenging way. Our services are casual, come as you are! During the week, we are actively serving the people of our community in different ways through our outreach ministries which consist of: Twice Blessed Thrift Store, AWANA, Youth Group, Release Time, and more. We are “God’s family on a mission: Loving God and Others, Offering Hope, and Impacting our Community.”

Harvest belongs to the TrueBridge family of churches. Visit them at http://www.truebridge.org.

We hope you can join us!

To connect with us: Download our app “Harvest Church Frazee” on your smart device and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/harvestfrazee/

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here are many different kinds of friendship; and they often initially develop simply because of shared common interests. For example, friends who play tennis or go bowling together may never see each other off of the court or outside the bowling alley. Friendships can also develop because the friends listen to each other and share intimate parts of their lives with each other. The listening and sharing that take place in these relationships usually create a bond of love and caring which makes them deeper and more meaningful than the friendships of shared common interests. But, there is an even deeper level of friendship wherein friends value and respect each other’s goodness. These friends may share common interests, and may listen and share intimacies with each other, but they also believe in the essential goodness of the other. This type of friendship is deeper than the other two, because the bonds created by respect for the friend’s goodness is not a transitory thing like the shared interest or the shared intimacy. In fact, we may

withhold our deepest love or friendship from those whom we deem not to be good people. Conversely, when we really love someone we may feel the need to be a good person so as not to lose the respect of our beloved. And, we may be more honest with a friend about their moral failings than we would be with a casual acquaintance. So, we should make ourselves a good friend by cultivating virtue, and take our responsibility to our friends seriously, even if that means occasionally pointing out their moral failings, which we should always do in private.

The advice to cultivate your friendships is good advice on a variety of levels.

Having good and reliable friends provides the social support that all of us need. And there is good evidence that loneliness is a serious health risk, increasing your risk of high blood pressure, depression and dementia. The advice to cultivate your friendships is also particularly relevant in today’s highly mobile society. People often relocate because of school or work, and while technology can keep us connect-

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”

—Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV

ed even when we’re halfway around the world, too often we spend our free time diverted from the quality time we should be spending with people who matter to us. There are many ways to cultivate our friendships, and they all start with spending time with our friends and communicating with them when we can’t be with them physically. As always, the golden rule applies to friendship as to every other relationship, and counsels us to do the things for our friends that we would like them to do for us, such as lending an ear, helping in times of need, and just being there to share the good times and the bad.

Help today for a better tomorrow!

• Individual, Group, Family, Marital Therapy • Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management Children & Adults • Adult Community Support Programs / ARMHS

• Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports • Anonymous On-line Screenings - Depression - Anxiety - Bipolar disorder - Alcohol use - Post traumatic stress disorder

www.lmhc.org • 218-847-1676 928 8th St. S. E. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 After-hours Emergency/Crisis Services 1-800-223-4512

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Assisting families with traditional and cremation services.

Also helping families with their www.larsonfuneralpelicanrapids.com pre-planning needs.

304 3rd St SE – PO Box 327 Pelican Rapids MN 56572 218-863-2441

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1043 Lake Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 847-1393

www.holyrosarycc.org e-mail: parish@holyrosarycc.org MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY MASS TIMES: Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Under the patronage of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Parish strives to live the “mysteries� and this keeps the focus on Christ, on a life centered on the Eucharist, and the mission to reach beyond itself to bring about the Kingdom.

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Holy Rosary Catholic Church OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Holy Rosary is a Catholic Community whose mission is to continue the ministry of Jesus to bring forth the Kingdom of God. We do this by yearning to be and striving to become a nurturing, evangelizing, celebrating, and serving community that is committed to hospitality and sacrificial giving, vibrant liturgies, quality Catholic education, holistic faith formation, the working for justice, and compassionate outreach.

Liturgy of the Word for Children during the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass WINTER MASS TIMES Saturday Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Liturgy of the Word for Children during the Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Mass

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Immanuel Lutheran Church els/ wels Located along Highway #10 180 Swan St. Audubon MN (6 miles west of Detroit Lakes)

(218) 439-6259

Website: audubonlutheran.org email: Immanuelels@outlook.com

Pastor John E. Merseth Sr. SUMMER WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY Sunday School & Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

(Our worship service can be seen on YouTube under Immanuel Lutheran Audubon MN)

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Dear Reader: Immanuel Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod with its main office in Mankato MN. There we have a member owned College: Bethany Lutheran College, and Bethany Lutheran Theology Seminary.

We live in a sinful world where much is taught and believed that is contraire to God’s Word. So what is different about Immanuel Lutheran Church and the ELS synod? We still teach the true Word of God from the Bible, administer the sacraments rightly, and follow what God says, not the opinions and thoughts of man. The Holy Scriptures are without error in everything, and are true and reliable. As it says in 2 Timothy 3:16, “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

world to save sinners, to be our Savior. He lived the perfect life and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. By faith in Christ we now have forgiveness of all our sins and have the sure hope of heaven when we leave this world.

If these important thoughts make you think about God’s Word and His Church come and join us, we would love to have you. We also have Sunday School and Bible classes, confirmation, youth group, and choir.

May God bless your Day!!

Pastor John Merseth

If we look into our own hearts we soon see that each of us is guilty of sins against God in thought, word, and deed. You see Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” But thanks be to God there is good news! God still loves you and me. He sent His only Son into the

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Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church 12986 County Highway #15 Detroit Lakes

(218) 439-3255

www.lakeeuniceefchurch.org The sanctuary is air conditioned and the building is now fully handicap accessible.

Pastor Dale Robins Res. (218) 847-2946 SUNDAYS: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - All Ages School year 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services Children’s Church Youth group meets 2nd and 4th Sunday after worship during the school year.

FRIDAYS: 9:00 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study - School year

WEDNESDAYS: 6:30 p.m. Supper 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (AGES 4-13) VBS Group Publishing Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus.

August 5-9 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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During its 125 years of existence, Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church has faithfully taught the bible in all its truth and fullness to the glory of God. The purpose of this church is to spread the gospel both here and overseas and to instruct young and old alike in the truth of the word of God. Our goal is to raise up mature and faithful believers in Jesus Christ.

August 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church 125th Anniversary cookbooks are on sale for $10 each. Plan to get one for yourself and some to give away as gifts.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired word of God and the only true and infallible guide for faith, doctrine, and life. We are members of the Evangelical Free Church of America. For a complete statement of faith, you can go to our website at www.lakeeuniceefchurch.org

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU COME TO VISIT US AT LAKE EUNICE?

You will find the people at Lake Eunice to be warm and friendly and very welcoming of visitors. You are only a stranger until you walk in the door at Lake Eunice! You will find Lake Eunice to be a growing and active congregation with lots of opportunities to become involved.

• Surprising Adventures • Amazing Experiments • New Friends • Creative Games • Tropical Treats • Incredible Music For more information or to register call 218-439-3255 or online at: https://vbspro.events/p/2a7910

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Lake Park Lutheran Church PO Box 89, 2002 2nd Street Lake Park, MN 56554

(218) 238-5823

Pastor Stan Kwiecien

lpl@loretel.net www.lakeparklutheranchurch.com SUNDAY SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Sunday School (September – April)

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“We exist to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ” Lake Park Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has welcomed our new full time Pastor on June 18, 2017. His name is Stan D. Kwiecien. He is kid-oriented as he has a fish tank, Moses the tortoise, and his collection of rocks in his office. Kids all ages are welcome to check it out.

Our Faith and Mission – Believing that we are held fast by the hand of God, we express our thanks to Him by accepting the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Scriptures as His Word, which reveals to us Jesus as the Word of Life and the way of eternal salvation.

Our mission as a congregation is to reach out and bring people into a living relationship

with Jesus Christ through dynamic worship of God, vigorous study of His Word, loving care for one another and committed support of His work throughout the world.

Our congregation is mission minded with organizations that are in our surrounding community, such as local benefits, the Refuge, Churches United to name a few.

Our outreach programs include: Caring Hearts & Hands, Quilters, Worship & Music, Committees, Library.

Our identity is based on our belief that the Church is the real presence of Christ in the world. All are welcome. Come worship with us.

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Prayer “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”

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t is possible to live a virtuous life by simply adhering to the universal rules of morality which every moral philosophy and religion dictates: Be honest, respect other’s property, help each other when they are in need, etc. But it is not possible to live a godly life without prayer, for without prayer we lack that openness to the experience of God which is required if we are to be true Christians.

God’s grace is abundant, but it cannot be given without being asked for; grace must be freely asked for and freely given. This can only happen through sincere and heartfelt prayer. Over and over again we see throughout the Bible that God’s chosen ones come to him on bent knees with prayer and supplication. The godly call upon God in their time of need whereas the godless rely upon their own strength. Prayer, at bottom, is nothing more than a spirit of openness to what God is telling us, but it is also a conversation, with us asking God for help, and thanking Him for his many gifts to us.

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Teach Us How to Pray

It is noteworthy that the disciples requested of Jesus that He teach them how to pray. These were religious men who had been following Jesus for quite some time. How could it be that they did not know how to pray? Don’t we all pray, almost instinctively, every time we have some crisis or serious felt need? Prayer is virtually universal. Every culture has its forms of prayer, and almost everyone instinctively says something like “Dear God, help me through this” in times of crisis. There is also the near-universal clasping of hands in prayer and the exclamations of “Oh my God” when we

“Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”

—Luke 11:1 NIV

see something horrific or are in crisis.

Even many of our everyday expressions contain a simple prayer. “Goodbye” is etymologically connected to the expression “God be with you,” just as “adios” in Spanish literally means “to God.” Many of us also utter prayers spontaneously in times of joy or wonder, thanking God or praising Him for a beautiful sunset or a blessed turn of events. “Alleluia” is one such expression. And sometimes there are cross-cultural borrowings of prayer without us knowing it; the Spanish word “ojala,” which means “hopefully” is derived from the Arabic meaning “may God will it.” Which brings us back to the disciples’ request. In answering their request, Jesus gave them the Lord’s prayer, which tells us, among other things, to pray that God’s will be done. How do you pray?

There is no limit to the kinds of prayer which are possible, since prayer is any genuine attempt to communicate with God, but some common types of prayer are listed on the next page.

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Praise

There is something in us which wants and needs to praise God. There are times when our spirit just seems to overflow with joy and we simply can’t help praising God. There are many ways that this can be done, and a variety of words which can express God’s praise, but this seems to be a near universal sentiment. Most of the Psalms are hymns of praise, and throughout the Bible we are told repeatedly to praise God, even being told the seemingly paradoxical advice to praise and thank Him in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Psalm 150 exhorts everything which has breath to praise the Lord! And indeed, it sometimes seems that even the animals are praising the Lord. The animal kingdom seems to have something joyous imprinted in the very fiber of its being, for when we are moving and breathing and fulfilling our God-given functions there is something inherently joyful. So let all that you do be a praising of God, and remember that our primary purpose is to praise God.

Meditative Prayer

A type of prayer which is often overlooked because it is more akin to meditation than to prayer, is when we simply feel ourselves in the presence of God who cares for and about us. The sense that there is a Supreme Being who is not indifferent to our suffering should become a way of being in the world, and something which we should strive for constantly.

As a spiritual discipline, meditation can take many forms. One form of meditation is to ponder a piece of scripture, for instance, repeating a short verse, such as “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

Meditation can be done with eyes open or closed, and one can meditate while outdoors by simply contemplating nature.

Taking in the glory of creation and reflecting on God’s handiwork is a form of meditation that can be practiced while looking at the trees and listening to the birds, or even while watching insects. It helps to have a quiet place to meditate, away from the distractions of daily life, especially the phone and the computer screen, and a relaxed but upright posture is usually best.

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Thanks

Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday, but a state of mind that can improve our well-being any time of year. There is ample evidence from countless studies that taking time to give thanks and counting our blessings on a regular basis makes us happier. It is good that we officially take time out to do this once a year, but we would all do well to keep giving thanks every day. In fact, it’s a great way to start and end each day, for instance, by thanking God for another day each morning as we awake, and thanking Him each night as we lay down to sleep for what went well. Thank God also for the chance to learn and improve from what didn’t go well. Always remember to be thankful for the small blessings too.

Confession or Contrition

Confession or contrition is where we confess our sins to God. This is often framed in terms of what we have done wrong or what we have failed to do, and should include improper or unkind thoughts, and true remorse. There is something cathartic about confessing our sins. Just as good medicine heals the body, a good confession heals the soul.

Petition

Petition is the prayer which asks for God’s help. These prayers are sometimes thought unnecessary, since God presumably knows better than we do what we need, but it certainly feels right to ask God for help.

Intercessory Prayer

God answers prayer and praying for others is very important in our daily lives.

Intercessory prayer is effective and powerful, and God responds when someone takes the time to pray for another individual. Praying for others does not have to be long or time consuming. If an emergency vehicle goes by, a quick “Heavenly Father, please help whoever needs assistance from this emergency call, I ask this in the name of Jesus”. Quite often we may want to do something for someone, but we don’t know what to do. We can always pray for them. Praying is a wonderful and amazing activity. It has been around for thousands of years, and God is always there waiting and listening for us. Quite often you may hear of a group of people or a church group praying for someone; this is a wonderful communal activity that benefits both the person receiving and the person asking for our Lord’s blessing.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church

Lakes Area Ministry Partners Augustana, Eksjo and Immanuel Lutheran Churches of Detroit Lakes, Lake Park, and Shell Lake

LAMP website: www.lakesareaministry.com

(218) 238-5762 (Lake Park Office) lamp@arvig.net

Pastor Roy Noel (218) 850-4622 (cell) Pastor Laurie Albertson (218) 252-1676

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SHINING BRIGHTER TOGETHER

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” Psalm 119: 105 God’s blessings from LAMP (Lakes Area Ministry Partners) (Augustana Lutheran Church, Eksjo Lutheran Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church) Lake Park, MN Office–218-238-5762 Augustana Lutheran Church

Address: 21896 County Highway 22

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501-7047

Website: www.augustanalakeeunice.com Mission: “Augustana is a community of people

created by God in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and called to give witness to God’s creative, redeeming and sanctifying activity in the world.”

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Shell Lake

Eksjo Lutheran Church

Address: 11516 U.S. Hwy. 10

Lake Park, Minnesota 56554 P.O. Box 327 Lake Park, MN 56554 www.eksjolutheranchurch.org lamp@arvig.net “Standing in God’s grace, we strive to be the hands, feet and voice of Jesus at home and in the world!”

Mailing Address: Website: Email: Mission:

Address: 43526 Schoolhouse Rd

Osage, Minnesota 56570

Mission: “Called by God’s Love to serve one

another.” Galatians 5:13

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Lund Lutheran Church 25213 County Highway 21 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 847-9662 Office www.lundlutheran.org www.lcmc.org

Pastor Steve Bruer Secretary: Pam Ross Organist: Jennifer Turnwall Childrens Ministry: Cindy Sauer

Lund Church is located just a dozen minutes (9 miles) north of Detroit Lakes on County Highway 21 (Richwood Road).

Our building is air-conditioned and wheel chair accessible. Come to the country and be refreshed by the fellowship of a friendly congregation with a big heart. Our worship style is traditional. Our emphasis is simple: reading, preaching, teaching and living what the Bible says.

Our mission is “To joyfully share God’s Love through worship, fellowship, and service while living in God’s grace.”

The congregation has a rich heritage celebrating our 134th year of ministry. We honor God’s will for us revealed through the Scriptures. In our desire to remain faithful to the redemptive power and transformational truth of God’s word, the congregation joined with the vibrant association of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC), committed to the core belief that the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and the sole authoritative source and norm of our proclamation, faith and life.

SUNDAY ACTIVITIES 8:30 a.m. Bible Study (Sept - May)

9:45 a.m. Worship

Communion celebrated 1st and 3rd Sundays.

10:45 a.m. Fellowship SUNDAY SCHOOL During worship Service (Sept. - May) SUMMER HOURS (2018): June, July and August Worship 9:45 a.m.

SUMMER HOURS (2019): June, July and August Worship 9:00 a.m.

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1/4 Mile East of State Hwy. 59 on County Hwy. 34 P.O. Box 57 Ogema, MN 56569

(218) 983-3261

We try to follow faithfully God’s Commandments and the Church’s teaching in our worship and in our daily lives.

Most Holy Redeemer Church was built in Ogema in 1914 with Father Hugo Fell, O.S.B. as the pastor. Stones for the foundation were hauled gratis by farmers coming to town. Several other Benedictine

priests followed. In 1973, during the pastorship of Father Blaise Berres, O.S.B. a new church was built. The church hall with classrooms and an office were added in 1993. Since 1994 the parish has been faithfully served by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. We are a welcoming community and encourage people to visit.

www.whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday owep@tvutel.com WEEKDAY MASS: 8:30 am Tuesday through Friday WEEKEND MASS: 9:00 am Sunday

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(218) 847-1900 or (218) 849-4544 www.nlmo.org

SUNDAY SERVICES: Main worship service at 9:00 a.m. with fellowship breakfast the first Sunday of the month

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A Generation United for Jesus We are a nondenominational church of ordinary people from different walks of life who have found peace with God by faith through Jesus Christ our Lord. When you enter the church you will feel the freedom that has drawn many throughout the years. From the laughter of the children to the smiles of the people you will recognize something different.

When you come with a hungry heart, God will fill you with His Holy Spirit and draw you into a closer relationship with Himself. As the musicians play contemporary music, and sometimes the good old hymns, the music

resonates throughout the auditorium and people sing praises in worship. God’s Word from the Bible is preached with power and by faith you can apply it to your life and grow in Him. Here at Northern Lights Freedom and Life you will find life in Christ and freedom in His Spirit. We are an outreach church working with other groups and churches with many events during the year. Stay in touch by going to our website for updates and the date and time of events. We hope you will get involved and help change our communities, country, and the world.

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The Christian Household

he New Testament provides a number of codes or instructions for how Christian households should function. Martin Luther coined the term “Haustafeln” (literally, “house table”), a summary or table of the specific actions which each member of the household should carry out, and he included this list in his small catechism. Ephesians 5:22-6:9 is perhaps the most complete list of duties, spelling out the way that husbands and wives should treat each other, as well as parents and children and masters and slaves. To modern ears, much of this advice may seem not only archaic, but per-

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“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

—Ephesians 5:21 NIV

haps even immoral, given that slavery is almost universally condemned and we don’t usually expect wives to be “subject to their husbands.” But understood in their historical context, these instructions were revolutionary, telling husbands to love their wives as they do their own

bodies (Ephesians 5:28), and telling masters to treat their slaves well and to stop threatening them (Ephesians 6:9). The master-slave instructions are applicable today to the employer-employee relationship. Children are instructed to obey their parents, but parents, and particularly fathers (the traditional disciplinarians) are told to not provoke their children, and to raise them “in the discipline and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). A shorter summary of these household codes can be found in Colossians 3:18-4:1. Study these passages and consider honestly whether you are following these instructions.

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Richwood Lutheran Church, elca Richwood Church is located 8 miles north of Detroit Lakes on Highway 59 and 1/2 mile east on 250th Street.

(218) 439-6260 Find us on Facebook

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JUNE – AUGUST: Worship 9:00 a.m.

SEPTEMBER – MAY: Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to provide: A gathering place for the entire congregation, meaningful worship experience, A place of learning and an evangelizing community.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church 202 West Maple Avenue Frazee, MN 56544

(218) 334-4221 shfre@loretel.net

Msgr. David Baumgartner

Look for the steeple and you will find Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Joining us for Mass you will find a welcoming community.

With our priceless stained glass windows and statuary, you will feel like you are praying with the Saints! Please join us.

If you have urgent spiritual needs while in the area, please call Fr. David 218-308-1296

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays MASS SCHEDULE: Saturdays 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Sundays

8:30 a.m.

Weekdays: Tuesdays through Fridays 9:00 a.m.

(Wednesdays Mass is at the Frazee Care Center) Adoration: Tuesdays

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9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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1 Block North of the intersection of County Highways 21 & 34.

P.O. Box 417 White Earth, MN 56591

(218) 983-3261

We try to faithfully follow God’s Commandments and the Church’s teaching in our worship and in our daily lives.

St. Benedict’s Church was built in White Earth in 1939, replacing the church that was at the Mission site built in 1881. Father Justin Luetmer, O.S.B. was the pastor at that time and the church was built with the help of a donation from his mother who

was a widow. The objective was to provide a more convenient location for the Indian parishioners to worship. The same church is still being used today. St. Benedict was served by Benedictine priests until 1983.

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate currently serve the parish today. We are a welcoming community and encourage people to visit.

www.whiteearthcatholiccommunity.com OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday owep@tvutel.com WEEKEND MASS: 11:00 am Sunday

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St. Benedict’s Catholic Church

St. John’s Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 37425 Co. Hwy. 56 (11.2 miles East on Hwy 34) Frazee, MN 56544-8836

St. John’s church was first officially organized and incorporated on March 24, 1891.

The first church, like most of the homesteads, was a hewn log construction. The present day church building was started in the spring of 1925.

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St. John’s Lutheran Church lcms St. John’s Lutheran Church is a Spirit led Fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ, whose purpose is to gather around God’s word and Sacraments in praise of God and to strengthen one another as we reach out to all people sharing love of Jesus our Savior.

(218) 847-5064

Rev. Scott Muehlberg (218) 731-5654 SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:00 a.m.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: 7:45 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:15 a.m.

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Episcopal Church 1400 Corbett Road Detroit Lakes

From US 10 turn South at Holland (Best Western) Motel. Go one long block on Corbett to Granger.

The church with the Red Door.

(218) 847-5858 www.stlukesdl.org

SUMMER SERVICES: Sundays 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Followed by coffee hour and fellowship SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES: Sundays 9:15 a.m.

Choir Rehersal 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Followed by coffee hour and fellowship

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St. Luke’s is a Total Ministry Church The Total Ministry Team The Rev. Georgia Hecock, Priest The Rev. Dana Emery, Priest and Mentor The Rev. Sandra Holmberg, Priest and Mentor The Rev. Loxley Koshnick, Deacon Marian Seelye, Minister of Music and Pastoral Care Amy Fish, Minister of Youth and Confirmation Ellen Cecrle, Minister of Hospitality Kay Orvalla, Minister of Pastoral Care Araba Woart, Minister of Altar Guild and Prayer

Total Ministry encourages the Ministry of all the Baptised.

MISSION STATEMENT

We at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church are a caring, accepting community. We strive to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ and accept the responsibility of our Baptismal covenant: to seek and serve Christ in all persons.

PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Care is the ministry of caring at the heart of the church’s life. It may include hospital visitation, counseling and ministries of shared presence, listening and support. It also includes parish ministries of clergy and laity who respond to human need.

The Rev. Georgia Hecock 218 849-2482 The Rev. Dana Emery 218 847-6338

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St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church 20996 County Highway 20 On Becker Cty. Hwy. 20, 2 miles West of Hwy. 59 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

(218) 439-3937

Call for pre-recorded message and current updates

www.stmaryofthelakes.cc stmaryofthelakes@loretel.net Handicap accessible

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SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE: Memorial Day thru Labor Day Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am WINTER MASS SCHEDULE: 1st weekend after Labor Day to the Sunday before Memorial Day Sunday 8:30 am WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE: Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 am BELLES BAZAAR: Third weekend of July

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Saint Peter’s 19747 County Highway 6 Audubon, MN 56511

Office Phone:

(218) 439-6553 e-mail: office@st-peters.us www.st-peters.us Find us on Facebook: Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church

The Reverend Dr. Ruth E. Hetland, Pastor SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion

Lutheran Church A place of grace, a people of faith Welcome to the Detroit Lakes area!

Established in 1893, Saint Peter’s is located in beautiful rural Audubon. Surrounded by hills and lakes, we rejoice in God’s magnificent creation and find joy in gathering together for worship, fellowship, and service to our community and world.

Come and visit us! We will be glad to see you. There are regular opportunities here to grow in knowledge of scripture, to be enriched spiritually, to join in heartfelt conversation, and do work that matters in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Saint Peter’s is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Find out more about us by visiting our website at www.st-peters.us or find us on Facebook: Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church.

Some of our regular activities include:

• Weekly Bible studies (Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. September – May) • Women’s group – Hope Circle (4th Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.)

• Fish Dinner (every April) • Rummage Sale (every April) • Quilting (Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. – September through May) • Vacation Bible School and monthly Activities for children • Youth activities and fellowship for older youth • Pork Roast (August) • Book Club monthly • Beer and Hymns – regularly – check our Facebook page and/or website

10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Christian Education for ages 3 through middle school (September through May)

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Seventh-day Adventist Church 404 Richwood Road Detroit Lakes

(218) 847-8961 Church Office dlchurch@tekstar.com detroitlakesadventist.org

ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

(218) 846-9764

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES: 847-0067 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. - Noon Friday SATURDAY MORNING: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School & Bible Study classes 10:55 a.m. Worship Service WEDNESDAY EVENING: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Service

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Seventh-day Adventist church is a Protestant Christian church that believes very strongly in the shed blood of Jesus Christ. We believe Jesus lived, died and rose again that we might have eternal life if we accept that sacrifice that He has made for us. God loved us so much that He gave us His only begotten Son that we might have eternal life.

Because of that great love for us, we as Seventh-day Adventists have a desire to take the gospel to the whole world and let others know how they too can experience that love and have eternal life. The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel in the context of the three Angels’ messages found in Revelation 14:6-12.

Seventh-day Adventist churches literally circle the globe. Of the 238 recognized countries by the United Nations we have a presence in 216 of those countries. We have a network around the world of churches, hospitals, clinics, universities, colleges, and schools from pre-k through high school.

The Seventh-day Adventist church was officially organized in 1863 and is recognized as the fastest growing Protestant church in the world today. Having grown from 5 million members in 1985 we now exceed 20 million members.

As a local church we belong to the ministerial alliance and work closely with other churches and organizations in helping our community. We have a Community Service Center with a Thrift store next to the church at 404 Richwood Road. This center is open to the public and also works with the Department of Human Services and other agencies in the area to provide assistance to those in need with clothing and household items.

Another ministry that we have locally is the Adventist Christian School that provides Christian education for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school has been operating since 1915 and is open to anyone that would like to send their children.

The school engages the students in various classroom and outdoor activities, which function as an integral part of the overall preparation of the student for a life of service for God and their community.

We want to invite each of you to come and experience for yourself our Church, School, and Community Service Center. We are open for all people and would love to have you come and worship with us. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us through the different media outlets listed above.

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Making Space for God in Your Life

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f we want to have a closer relationship with God—and we should want this above all else—it is important to create the time and space necessary to do so. In much the same way that a new exercise or study regimen will probably require a change in our schedule, if we want to be a more spiritual person, we must carve out the time and space necessary for it. In our busy lives this usually entails finding time (and space) at the beginning or end of our day, since the middle of our day is usually filled up with work or school or taking care of family. God won’t force his way into our lives. If we want more of God in our lives, we should create the time and space for that to happen. There is a good reason

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

—Matthew 6:33 NIV

why most monks start their days early— it’s the only time that they aren’t likely to be interrupted by life’s other necessities.

It is also important that the space where you pray or meditate be conducive to it.

A quiet comfortable corner of a room is all that is necessary. Find some quiet time and space at the start or end of each day to make room for God in your life.

West~Kjos Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Shoreham Chapel 24263 North Melissa Drive Lake Melissa & Sallie, MN

Rev. Tim Cook WORSHIP: Sundays at 10:45 A.M.

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Non-Denominational

Please join us each Sunday this summer to hear The Lord’s Word, to listen to wonderful music from talented musicians and to enjoy refreshments.

The Hattie Goodman Chapel, known as “Shoreham Chapel,” located in Shoreham Village, at the intersection of County Road 22 and North Melissa Drive, between Lakes Melissa and Sallie. Services will continue through September 3, 2018. Sunday Service begins at 10:45 AM. The Shoreham Chapel is non-denominational (Biblically-based) and open to all. This Chapel has occupied a special place in the hearts of Minnesota lake country vacationers and residents since the turn of the century.

In 1902 the chapel was built by Fredrick Goodman in memory of his wife Hattie. In those years pastoral duties were shared by several ministers until Rev. Gary Danielson started officiating in 1960, and then retired in 2006. On October 14, 2008, Pastor Danielson went on to see His Lord.

Pastor Tim Cook is now the chapel’s inspirational leader, known for choosing a theme each summer.

The chapel has indoor plumbing along with an area for gathering which includes the

following: a handicap ramp for entering the chapel, a complete kitchen and a bathroom.

The chapel is also available to rent for weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc...

For more information, please call Bill Schuett at 612-396-3021.

If you are in the area on a summer Sunday, we invite you to come and worship with us!

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Trinity Lutheran Church elca 1401 Madison Ave. Detroit Lakes

(218) 847-7211

Fax (218) 847-3763 email: tlchurch@arvig.net www.trinitylutherandl.org

Pastor: Jillene Gallatin Youth & Adult Ministry: Suzie Porter, Deacon Children & Family Ministry: Laura Morlock

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH We are God’s people, called to grow in faith and action.

We grow in worship, education, service and fellowship.

WE GROW IN WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. Join us Sunday mornings,

September through April, at 8:30 am or 10:30 am for worship, coffee and fellowship at 9:30 am. Join us June through August at 9:00 am for worship, coffee and fellowship at 10:00 am. We also have a Wednesday evening service, September May at 6:00 p.m., with a light supper (freewill donation) and fellowship at 5:00 p.m.

Holy Communion is offered at all services.

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WE GROW IN SERVICE. Trinity is active

in the local community, as well as globally.

We have dedicated and active quilting and knitting groups who meet on a regular basis. We also have a vibrant music ministry, which includes a Senior Choir and a Handbell/Chime Choir. We also participate in the Becker County Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Thanksgiving Food Baskets, the Lakes Area Crisis Center, Lutheran World Relief, World Hunger Appeal, Global Missions, Relay for Life, TeacHaiti, ELCA missionary support, as well as other causes.

COME and GROW with us!

EDUCATION.

September through May, we offer Sunday School and afterschool Wednesday programming for our children. Confirmation is a key component beginning in the 7th grade year. We also provide Adult Education opportunities throughout the year, including a weekly men’s Bible Study and various women’s groups We offer Vacation Bible School, Bible camp, and mission trip opportunities in the summer.

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Highway 108 East 315 East Mill Street Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 (Handicapped Accessible)

(218) 863-2424 (218) 863-2264

www.PelicanRapidsTrinity.org trinityp@loretel.net

Pastor Scott Block Lay Pastor: Allen Westby SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

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Trinity Lutheran Church “PASS IT ON MINISTRIES” 24 West Mills Street Pelican Rapids, MN OPEN: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-Noon Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-Noon

“THE WELCOME PLACE” 26 West Mill Street Pelican Rapids, MN OPEN: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Thursday, 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Friday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

HOLY COMMUNION served on 1st & 4th Sundays of the month Coffee Fellowship following both services REGULAR HOURS: 8:30 a.m. Praise Worship 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

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Corner of Corbett & Pembina Trail Three blocks south of the Best Western Holland House Detroit Lakes

(218) 847-4818

www.dlumc.org email: secretary@dlumc.org

“Blessed to be a Blessing”

Rev. Brenda North

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Detroit Lakes United Methodist Church Come, join us in transformation & ministry!

OUR MISSION: We are a missionary force of Christians offering the care and compassion of Christ to all, meeting you wherever you are on life’s journey.

WORSHIP: Sunday 8:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship September-May Thank God it’s Wednesday 5:15 p.m. Supper 6:15 p.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Small groups and Christian Education for ages 0-100.

Lisa Braun, Children’s Ministry Jenny Alger, Director of Youth Jane Ballard, Organist Ellen Kensinger, Secretary Beth Kelly, Contemporary Music Diane Jordan, Choral Director Cindy Sauer, Custodian Rick Pechmann, Ministry Coordinator

OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Th 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. & Fri 8:00 a.m. – Noon

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Lakes Area Vineyard Church 950 Longview Drive Detroit Lakes

(218) 846-1199 and 17765 State Hwy 34 Park Rapids

(218) 237-8463

office@myvineyardchurch.com SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: Detroit Lakes: 8:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

We invite you to join us at one of our Sunday morning services!

Join us and experience the truth and power of God in a relevant and genuine way. Our upbeat and passionate music encourages people to worship and our practical teaching from the Bible trains, refreshes, and generates hope.

Lakes Area Vineyard Church is a multigenerational community connected to the Association of Vineyard Churches, a movement represented by over 2,400 churches in 95 countries. As we gather together, we commit to live out biblical faith within our families, church, community and world.

We believe the message of the Bible is constant, unchanging and applicable to our lives today. We want to know God and experience His power in our lives. We seek to grow in our love for Him and other people and we look for ways to give God’s love away and be used to bring spiritual, physical and emotional wholeness to others.

For more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.myvineyardchurch.com. For more information about Vineyard churches, visit www.vineyardusa. org.

Park Rapids: 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Ministry Age 0-12 is offered every service.

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Zion Lutheran Church lcms P.O. Box 926-1100 Lake Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN 56502

(218) 847-7630

Email: zionlcms@arvig.net Website: www.ZionDL.org

Pastor: Guy Roberts

SUNDAY SERVICES: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:00 p.m. Worship SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:15 a.m (Sept. thru May) ADULT BIBLE CLASS: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday

For 131 years Zion Lutheran has based its beliefs on three basic principles: Scripture, faith and grace. The scripture is the only source of knowledge about God and His will for us. Grace tells us that as human beings, we cannot earn God’s love, forgiveness, or everlasting life. IT IS A GIFT OF HIS LOVE. Only by faith in Jesus Christ do we receive forgiveness. Through faith in Him we come into a relationship of peace with God. Word and sacrament are the means of grace for our forgiveness and salvation.

MINISTRIES

Our worship service consists of confession, hymns of praise and thanksgiving, scripture readings, prayer, and fellowship. Other everyday ministries designed to help us grow in faith and reach a personal relationship with God are available.

• Education: Bible study for all ages, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Confirmation Classes, and Library resources • Musical Ministries: Choirs, Vocal Groups, Children’s singing groups, and Praise Leaders

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• Outreach: Visitation, Hospitality, Prayer, Publicity and Caring Hearts Ministry • Womens Groups: Womens’ Missionary League, Guilds, Bible Study, Altar Guild, Quilters, Office Helpers • Social Needs: Various groups such as Elders, Stewardship, Men’s groups, Youth, Music, offer opportunities to serve others or to be served in time of need.

Many opportunities and spiritual blessings await you at Zion! We welcome all who wish to participate in our worship services and other ministries.

WE BELIEVE IN:

• STUDYING God’s Word as the source of direction for issues of the day • SPEAKING the truth of God in love toward one another • SERVING our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Word and deed

“The mission of Zion Lutheran Church is to equip all people through God’s Word and Sacraments to be disciples (believers, learners, followers, and sharers of Christ).”

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Zion Lutheran Church elca On Franklin Lake 24876 Franklin Lake Road Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

(218) 863-4830

Pastor Dale Pepelnjak

zionpastor@loretel.net www.ziononfranklinlake.org

Handicapped Acessible

To all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are lonely and want companionship; to all who pray and to all who love to sing God’s praises; to all who sin and need a Savior; This Church opens wide its doors and in the Name of Jesus bids you Welcome!

Welcome to Zion Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran Church. Zion serves the Lakes Country on the north shore of Franklin Lake.

Established in 1905 we have been welcoming God’s people for over one hundred years. Please join us for worship or for one of our many congregational events.

You can find out what’s happening by visiting our website at: www.ziononfranklinlake.org We look forward to meeting you in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ!

May God’s Blessings be with you...

SUNDAY SERVICE: 9:30 a.m. Year round Communion on 1st and 3rd Sundays Fellowship following the service

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Watch what you say

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wise man had a rule about speaking, which was to always ask before saying something if it was true, if it was kind, and if it was necessary. He was a man of few words, but very highly thought of by family and friends.

Most of our daily conversation would fail his test, especially on the grounds of kindness and necessity. The test of necessity is perhaps the hardest to pass: will the words I am about to utter be helpful or edifying. Think about how much of our conversation is about our own ego, trying to make ourselves seem clever while knocking down those around us. Once spoken, words can’t be taken back, and even if we do retract them they are like the bell that can’t be UN-rung. Our words often come back to haunt us. People will remember things we may have said in an offhand manner years before, and like a sharp-edged boomerang, our words have come back to hurt us. So, we should think twice before speaking, and consider whether what we are about to say is true, kind and necessary.

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

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