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Bread of Life
April 2026
"Slice of Bread"
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A Message from The Pastor's Desk……
Dear friends in Christ,
Blessings to each of you as we approach Holy Week, this time of year when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his last supper with his disciples, his crucifixion, and ultimately, his resurrection. Where do you find yourself this Holy Week? How is it with your soul? There’s been a lot going on in our world and nation the last several months. Sometimes things seem far off and distant and other times they hit a little closer to home. Wherever and however you find yourself this Holy Week, I hope it may be a time of rest, renewal, and peace for you. Holy Week has been described as the culmination of the Christian faith. Faith is about trusting, and in that trust we find peace. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us that “faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” There’s a lot of faith and trust that goes into holy week…
Trust that washing feet in humble service is the way to live life
Trust that God’s grace is present in bread and wine and really, in all things
Trust that Jesus’ way of non-retaliation, forgiveness and love of enemy is the way we are to go
Trust that even in the sin and violence of the world as portrayed in the crucifixion, that God was there, working all things for good, bringing forth salvation
Trust that injustice and death actually don’t have the final word after all, but that the final word belongs to God, and it is life and life everlasting
As I grow older, my kids help me to stay in touch with the lingo of the times. Among the words/phrases “bussin”, “rizz” and “6-7” is another word/phrase that has taken root in the imaginations and vocabulary of young people of our time and that is, “trust”. Instead of “you can trust me” or “trust me”, within conversations of young people you can hear a simple one word sentence “Trust”. Holy Week’s word to us just might be “trust”.
May the Holy Spirit fan within our hearts the gift of faith, as we look to Jesus who has made God’s love known to us. Trust.
Pr. Patrick
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Note From the Council President:
Happy Spring!
Recently I was going through some files and found a report I had handwritten when I was Council President back in 1996. That was 30 years ago! How does time go so fast? So what was happening at Bread of Life back in 1996? That was the year the Saturday evening worship service was added. That is the service Kevin and I still attend.
1996 was also the year we were preparing to refinance our building loan. In order to do that, we needed to reduce our total debt load, so we sold the parsonage. I bet many of you didn’t know that we ever had a church parsonage. It was located on 12th St. SW just a few blocks from the church.
Activities happening that year included the youth group Superbowl Sunday sub sale, women’s spring rummage sale and fall bazaar, men’s group Easter and Christmas breakfasts, and a booth at Hostfest.
Although some very unique things took place in 1996, what hasn’t changed over all these years is the unwavering dedication and the many hands of church members and friends that continue to strengthen our congregation through service. Your time and talents are essential to our mission, transforming faith into action. I encourage you to continue this vital work by joining a committee or activity, ensuring our shared ministry strengthens our impact now and in the future. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Bread of Life!
God’s blessings,
Tracey Lawson
Council President
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Good Friday Drama
For God so loved the World -
April 3rd at 7pm
Join us for a special retelling of Jesus’ passion. Good Friday, April 3rd at 7PM at the church.
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April Loose Change offerings:
April loose change offering will go to the F5 Project reentry meals.
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BOL Women’s Meeting: BOL Women will meet April 20th at 630PM at the church.
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Douglas Trinity Lutheran Quilts and more……will take place on Saturday, April 25th from 2-4 at the senior center in Douglas. Pie and coffee will be served. There will also be plants, bake sale items, and craft items for sale. All are welcome to attend!
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Blood Drive
Bread of Life will host a blood drive from 4-7PM on Thursday, May 7th. There will be a sign up sheet coming soon!
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Deepen your faith by joining us for Bible Study
Every Tuesday at noon (All are welcome)
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Upcoming Fellowship:
Come and have a meal, and fellowship with your Bread of Life friends.
- April 4th 830AM at Perkins
- April 18th 630PM at Hacienda
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Potluck supper Saturday, April 25
Gospel team will lead music Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
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Calendar of events and building use:
You can find the church calendar of events and building use by clicking the link below:
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Prairie Faith Devotions
Check out Prairie Faith Devotions, found on Facebook. Just click the link. Each weekday, a pastor or deacon from the Western North Dakota Synod shares a short devotion. You are invited to add this devotion to your faith practices.
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Offering Information:
Text to give “bolminot” to 77977
or click on the give tab in the link below.
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Funerals
Ben Juelich
Dean Thompson
Paul Gillund
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Given By:
Kevin & Tracey Lawson
Elaine Swanson
Gene & Dawn Evenson
Judy Mock
Mike & Michelle Lauckner
Ole & Laurie Honadel
Joylea Knutson
Ryan & Kara Vetter
Kevin & Tracey Lawson
Dawn & Gene Evenson
Doug & LaDawn Berg
Dan & Sandy Gilbertson
Ole & Laurie Honadel
Mike & Michelle Lauckner
Judy Mock
Troy & Linda Langmaack
Troy & Linda Langmaack
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In Memory of:
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Ben Juelich
Dean Thompson
Dean Thompson
Ben Juelich
Dean Thompson
Dean Thompson
Dean Thompson
Dean Thompson
Dean Thompson
Ben Juelich
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April Birthdays
1 Kaelie Eggen, Marlys Klimpel
2 Ericka Bercier, Kelsey Roos,
Kreed Undhjem
3 Owen Hanson
4 Eileen Dolan, Eugene Evenson,
Kacie Hamm, Braycen Hedstrand,
Jim Mackey, Lynette Painter
5 TJ Hamm
6 Kristin Alton, Vicki Burnham,
Laurie Honadel, Mara Roteliuk
7 Maycee Boyce, Talon Haukedahl,
Jordan Huber, Troy Huber, Lucas Lauckner
8 Jo Thompson
9 Jonas Huelsman
10 Inez Glein, Ole Honadel, Maxwell Kissner
13 Stacey Magandy, Braxstan Schrum
14 Sydnie Hedstrand, Zachary Holm
15 April Foltyn, Jayden Lemere, Emily Melom,
Cody Roteliuk
17 Patsy Rieke
21 Ryan Sebo
22 August Myers
23 Nora English, Mandi Henderson
24 Michelle Bratton
25 Miranda Fylling, Ryder Magandy,
Kayla Reiswig, Ryker Sveen
28 Cohen Mosher
29 Brexton Ehli, Andrew Grove,
Jessica Mapes, Joyce Thorp
30 Kristie Stredwick
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April Baptism Anniversaries
1 Donna Bartsch, Jayde Lindbo
2 Ericka Bercier, Olivia McCarty
3 Jared Francis, Lori Francis,
Colleen Sherven
6 Katie Holmgren, Jerry Nelson
7 Grace Redding
8 Fredrick Beuchler, Dylan Henderson
10 Rayna Magandy, Ryder Magandy,
Burke Mickelson
11 Garrett Anderson, Mikaya Wilber
12 Colton Bartuska, Courtney Barrtuska
13 Tahnee Apland, Mindee Boyce,
Emberly Godejohn, Paisley Hovey,
Tyson Reiter, Myrna Stromberg,
Phillip Weed
14 Sebastian Wise
15 Brooklyn Johnson
16 Kynzee Bjordahl
17 Alexa Dopp, Brandon Mackey,
Aanika Wilber
18 Beverly Helstedt, Leo Lambrecht,
Mackenzie Olson, Mataya Olson
20 Sandy Gilbertson, Jennifer Lien
21 Garrison Kirk
22 Kaydee Boyce, Shannon Hanson,
Porter Mickelson
23 Brynnlee Godejohn, Jennifer Kissner
24 Michael Snodgrass
25 Maycee Boyce, Jean Larson
27 Sydney Holmgren, Ashley Lawson
28 Tenley Kjos, Ty Kjos, Tom Lambrecht,
Brolin Peterson
29 Jodie Dittus
30 Quinten Hill, Ellie Lawson
April Wedding Anniversaries
3 Floyd & Shelley Hanson
7 Ryan & Kara Vetter
9 Layton & Debbie Foltyn
10 Joshua & Sara Anderson
12 Emily & Trampes Brown
25 Don & Tammy Hamm,
Christopher & Laura Reuer
30 Greg & Marsha Dupre'
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Please remember in your prayers…
Henry Radford, brother of Andy Radford; Sandy Ostrom, friend of Andy Radford; Alex Schoenberg-Carton; Steve Borjeson, son of Tom & Mary Probst; Donna, sister in law of Sandy Gilbertson; Robert Eisenzimmer, cousin of Wanda Aanderud; Eli, friend of Wanda Olson; Kitty Olson; Marj Eisenzimmer, friend of Judy Mock; Joyce Mills-Peterson; Ron Jensen, brother of Nancy Lawson; Elizabeth, mother of Sylvia Fugate; Victoria, granddaughter of Andy Radford; Chad Sherven, son of Colleen Sherven; Laura Dalebout, sister of Sandy Gilbertson; Penny K Benning, niece of Sandy Gilbertson; Les and Sandy Enockson, parents of Wanda Aanderud; Julie, daughter of Shirley Quigley; Ian, friend of Justin; Marlene Taylor; Ryan; Janis Neameyer, sister of Dale Ellis; Scott Osborn; Sutton Hennessey; Tessa; Linda Randolph; LuAnn Getzlaff; Jeannie Jackson, mother of Amanda Kreutzbender; Jon Nissen; Gayle, sister of Maxine Juelich; Nicole Mobley, niece of Dale & Dolly Ellis; Laurie Christen, niece of Lila Striefel;
Edgewood Vista: Bev Larson; MapleView Memory Care: Bev Helstedt, Janice Hewitt; Garrison: Marvel Bakken; Lila Striefel; Missouri Slope: Alie Conger; At Home: Dick Slaaen, Marian Crawford
Douglas Trinity Lutheran, Remember in your prayers
Health concerns: Myrna Ness, Tim Delzer, Dan Ness, DeAnne Finken, Grace Magandy, Michael Kolden, Lorraine Nelson, Sherie Heine, Jeff Krueger, Phyllis Narum, Gregory Nelson, Lyn Koppinger, Kent Kolden, and Karla Hankel
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Bread of Life Staff
Patrick Torbit - Pastor
Tammy Hamm - Pastor
Hiedi Spang - Office Administrator
Emily Brown - Sunday School Coordinator
Jeannine Schrum - Wednesday Church School Coordinator
RaeLynn Mapes - Music Coordinator
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