Bread of Life

June/July 2026

"Slice of Bread"

A Message from The Pastor's Desk……

Dear friends in Christ,

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:4-8)

This was a reading we recently heard in worship. What gives this extra meaning is that life was no cake walk for Paul or the church in Philippi. Both Paul and the church knew hardship and struggles. They knew the challenges of life. And yet, Paul trusts. Paul trusts that God is near. Paul trusts that God is always at work for good. Despite the hard things of life, Paul urges the church to cling to the promise that God cares for them, loves them through and through and will provide.

We know life is not without hardship and yet we are invited to keep our eyes open for God’s nearness and God working for good in our midst.

As I take a look around at our church I can’t help but rejoice at all the ways God is near and at work. Recently staff and clients of REM (serving folks with disabilities) planted the church community garden alongside Bread of Life volunteers and shared in a monthly meal. Bread of Life volunteers also served the Saturday meal at the Welcome Table to 130 individuals in the community. As I write this, around 30 children, youth, and adults are gathering this week for Vacation Bible School “Celebrating the Holidays”. This upcoming Monday, Bread of Life will host a monthly Re-entry and Connection Gathering in partnership with the F5 Project, for those having recently left correctional facilities and those exiting or currently in addiction treatment. Our two garages were recently sided and shingled, a much needed repair, which has generously already been funded.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say Rejoice.

The Lord is near,

Pr. Patrick

Note From the Council President:

Summer greetings from the Bread of Life Church Council!

Although we are still early in June as I write this article, we have lots of wonderful things already accomplished:

Vacation Bible School finished on June 4. Many thanks to all the children that attended and the volunteers that led them in a Celebration of Holidays theme.
The church parking lot was swept and cracks were filled.
Both garages had the shingles replaced. Thanks to the generosity of our church members, the total cost of the shingling project, $5900, was more than covered!
The garden is planted.
The geraniums and outdoor flower pot arrangements add much beauty to the front of the church.
A new bishop, Lisa Lewton, was elected at the Synod Assembly to serve the Western North Dakota Synod.

Even during the summer months, there are many ways to serve the church by:

Watering the garden or flowers.
Helping with lawn care.
Baking communion bread.
Helping with communion set up.
Helping at the Welcome Table.
Helping with monthly F5 dinners.
Serving fellowship on Sunday following the church service.

Please reach out if your schedule allows you to help in any way. We appreciate you!

The church council is planning to host a summer barbeque for members and neighbors on August 11. More details to follow. Until then, make it a summer you’ll always remember, with people you’ll never forget!

God’s blessings,

Tracey Lawson Council President

June Loose Change offerings:

June loose change offerings will benefit Katie Narum Miyamoto, ELCA Global Missionary in Japan. A native of ND, Katie teaches English at a Lutheran high school in Kumamoto, Japan and works with youth.

Notice: The church office will be closed on Fridays through the summer. The office hours remain 10-2 Monday-Thursday.

Deepen your faith by joining us for Bible Study

Every Tuesday at noon (All are welcome)

Upcoming Fellowship:

Come and have a meal, and fellowship with your Bread of Life friends.

June 6th 830am at Ebeneezers
June 20th 630pm at Olive Garden

Celebrate the Holidays VBS 2026 Recap!

Water balloons, reindeer pancakes, toilet paper mummies, ice cream, halloween costumes, Christmas garden display, football, thanksgiving dinner, bells, noise makers, hand painted turkeys, easter egg hunt, hand bells, water soakers, silent night by candlelight! We just about covered it all as we celebrated the holidays at this year’s Vacation Bible School. Oh what fun! At the heart of our theme this year was the reminder that “You are God’s beloved child”. All in all we had around 25 kids and youth helpers participating this year. Many thanks to the adults and youth that helped make this year so awesome!!

2026 Synod Assembly - THAT'S A WRAP!

Nearly 300 members of the Western North Dakota Synod gathered in Watford City for the WND Synod Assembly from May 29th – 31st. The theme for the event was based on Luke 10:1-9 and focused on “Walking Together.” As people of faith who call the congregations of this synod their faith home, we are called into relationship and sent into the world two by two.

At this year’s assembly, we gathered for worship, holy

conversation, and faithful decision making; highlighted by the election of a new Synod Bishop, Rev. Lisa Lewton. We were invited to deepen our connections, strengthen our common life, and recommit ourselves to God’s mission of healing, hope, and peace in our congregations, communities, and across western North Dakota.

The Welcome Table – Upcoming Serving opportunities:

Saturday, June 27th

Saturday, July 25th

A free community meal at the site of the Lord’s Cupboard Food Pantry. There are two serving shifts. A sign-up can be found at church. Every time we serve it costs $250. If you would like to contribute to this fund, just note it on your donation.

8:30-10:30am - Preparing food

10:30am-12:30pm - Serving/Clean-up

Re-entry and Connection meal with the F5 Project Volunteers –

Monday July 6th at 6:30pm

Our next meal will take place on Monday July 6th from 6:30-8pm. A sign up can be found on the back table in the sanctuary.

Trinity Lutheran Church Picnic in Douglas:

You are invited to worship with us and join us for our church picnic on Sunday, June 14 as we celebrate the 120th year of the church. Worship will begin at 10:30 with the picnic following. We hope to see you there! If you are interested in attending, please let Pastor Tammy know.

Summer Save the Dates

July 4th, No Saturday worship
July 5th, Sunday Worship at 10am
August 8th/9th, Polka Worship at both services
August 11th, Church & neighborhood cookout at the church pavilion

Calendar of events and building use:

You can find the church calendar of events and building use by clicking the link below:

Click for Bread of Life Calendar

Prairie Faith Devotions

Prairie Faith Devotions Link

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.

Offering Information:

Text to give “bolminot” to 77977

or click on the give tab in the link below.

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Memorials

Given By:

Jay & Diane Kersten

Chad & Kristen Wolsky

Eileen Dolan Gillund

MaryAnn & Dennis Rowe

Deanne Finken

Mark & Louise Diers

Lon & Sandy Drevecky

In Memory Of:

Ben Juelich

Paul Gillund

Dean Thompson

Paul Gillund

Chres Compton

Dean Thompson

Joan Diers

Janis McLaughlan

June Birthdays

1 Kelly Drevecky, Brandon Goetz

3 Kai Haukedahl, Joshua Kesler, Jaden Long,

Burke Mickelson, Erik Schoenberg-Carton

4 Michael Martinson, Michael Wilber

5 Ryan English, Cherie Gladback,

Tabitha Wilber

6 Amelia Bye, Michelle Hill, Donell Kjos,

Mikayla Lemere, Tyler Mickelson,

Tamara Studaker, Lyvia Vetter

7 Cathy Henderson, Braden Huber,

Kiera Torbit

8 Shariese Long, Denbea McNally

10 Dena Dopp, Erin Guritz

11 Mary Mickelson

12 Chad Anderson, Donna Bye

13 Danny Stromberg

14 Aaron Gilbertson, Kathy Goetz,

Robert Magandy, Joyce Olson

16 Nick Sauby, Jaxx Weed

17 Georgia Bakke, Douglas Goetz,

Steve McCarty

18 Nora Hardel, Dustin Smith, John Springer

19 Kaela English, Tylar Novlesky

22 Elsie Anderson, Isabelle Anderson,

Erin Loucks

23 Trampes Brown, Sandy Drevecky,

Jessica Ehli

24 Tonia Kirk

25 Kelsey Fagerland, Melinda Wienbar

26 Ellie Leier, Nancy Mitchell

28 Olivia Wilber

30 Katie Abrahamson

July Birthdays

1 Danielle Eichler, Kayla Lambrecht,

Jared Loucks, Logen McNally, Neil Melom

2 Donna Bartsch

3 Michaela Huber, Amanda Martinson,

Marva Smith

4 Cathy Beaucage, Steve Wienbar

5 Dolly Ellis, Jessie Hamilton,

Rebecca Hanson, Shawn Holmgren,

Eileen Lindbo, Kim McCarty,

Brynlee Nicholson, Khloey Springer

6 Sarika Bonsness

7 Garrett Anderson, Bryce Edwards,

Tom Henderson, Dominic Mapes,

Courtney Stevens

8 Jordan Abrahamson, Justin Abrahamson,

Garrison Kirk

9 Taylor Martinson, Camden Mosher

10 Candy Hamilton, LeAnn Hanson,

Marcell Johnson, Avery Martinson,

Emma Martinson

11 Lon Drevecky, Brian Fricke,

Paislee Hedstrand, Arnold Olson

12 Kresten Drevecky, Joshua Nelson

13 Mickenzie Branson, Dylan Henderson

14 Jory Long, Steve Mapes, Reagan Roteliuk

15 Dylan Ellis, Brian Mosser

16 Marian Crawford, Luke Moen

17 Madysen Williamson

18 Susan Thompson

19 Lynn Lindbo, Andrew Vetter

20 Kyle Grondahl, Carisa Sauby

21 Joanne Branson, Dena Filler,

Andrew Gilbertson, Greg Painter,

Weston Sauby

23 Tyler Hardy, Daniel Reiter,

Bruklyn Schrum, Susan Turneau

24 Calvin Johnson, Michelle Lauckner

25 Cory Huber, Ryan McNally

26 LaDawn Berg, Jay Kersten

28 Bradi Sveet, Elaine Swanson

29 Ryder Smith-Johnson, Jade Thompson

31 Valerie Smith

June Baptism Anniversaries

1 Sarah Holm, Zachary Holm

3 Hawkin Sauby

5 Terri Huber

6 Kai Haukedahl, Jordan Huber, Judy Mock,

Patsy Rieke, Tamara Studaker

7 Jerry Gooch, Jessica Mapes

8 Kaleb Eggen, Kate Fylling, Brynn Hanson

9 Delores Bratton, Kelly Drevecky

10 Vicki Burnham, Ethan Grove

12 Eugene Evenson, Mark Holm,

Connie Sundby

15 Jocelyn Mosser, Brynlee Nicholson

16 Corbett Olson

17 Nathan Branson, Marrin Peterson

19 Ellie Anderson, Bentley Hovey

20 Jacob Hanson, Hunter Kreutzbender,

Joyce Thorp

21 Janice Hewitt

22 Chaise Grondahl, Rebecca Grondahl,

Braycen Hedstrand, Jacob Lauckner,

Toni Meyer, Elaine Schneider

24 LouAnn Getzlaff

25 Carissa Angelocci

26 Karen Erber, Braden Erber

27 Mara Roteliuk, Dustin Smith

28 Malenius Klimpel

29 Lily Bonsness, Madison Woody

30 Ashton Lindbo, Henri Schlecht

July Baptism Anniversaries

1 Kristin Alton, Denbea McNally

2 April Foltyn

5 Denny Thompson

6 Marlys Klimpel

7 Jason Juelich, Evolet Kielman

10 Kathy Goetz

14 Krista Harju, Walter Leier

15 Brandon Goetz

16 Donna Bye

17 Aven Newgard

18 Josie Johnson

19 Brexton Ehli, Nora English, Tom Probst,

Kaitlyn Reiter, Nick Sauby

20 Jacoby Wallin

21 Hunter Sherven

22 Isabel Drevecky, Cherie Gladback

23 Benjamin Beuchler, Jessica Kesler

24 Kresten Drevecky

25 Erik Schoenberg-Carton

27 Betty Lu Ralph, Juliana Schlecht

29 Carson Gillund, Andrew Grove

30 Zoe English, Spencer Rafferty

31 Christopher Clausen, Kyle Anthony Flaten,

Layton Foltyn, Kara Vetter

June Wedding Anniversaries

2 Tom & Kayla Lambrecht

3 Dan & Sandy Gilbertson

5 Linda & John Mosser

7 Lon & Sandy Drevecky

Kerry & Holly Ebel

12 Stan & Betty Lu Ralph

13 Brian & Julie Mosser

14 Ryley & Brooke Godejohn

15 Lonny & Rachel Ellis

16 Justin & Amanda Anderson

17 Rusten & Lisa Roteliuk

20 Dean & Betty Olson

Michael & Tabitha Wilber

21 Richard & Nancy Lawson

23 Michelle Schoenberg & John Carton

25 Kevin & Tracey Lawson

26 Lance & Nicole Grove

27 Michael & Amanda Martinson

28 Willliam & Marlys Klimpel

Milo & Kathy Sveet

29 Kiera & Tyler Hardy

July Wedding Anniversaries

1 Malenius & Kaycee Klimpel

5 Kelly & Ana Drevecky

6 Zachary & Suda Holm

Sara & Brian Novelsky

8 Chad & Lauren Wallin

9 James & Candy Hamilton

14 Terry & Peggy Quinlen

16 Taylor & Brittany Godejohn

17 Kim & Lori Francis

19 Wesley & Dena Filler

22 Justin & Rachael Wilburn

28 Meagan & Jamie Myers

29 Nick & Carisa Sauby

31 Ronald & JoAnn Kjelshus

Jeff & Celina Mindt

Jessa & Tom Rafferty

Please remember in your prayers…

Kathy Sveet; Kacie Bauer; Gary Dorval, friend of Maxine Juelich; Henry Radford, brother 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; 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; 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, Michael Kolden, Lorraine Nelson, Sherie Heine, Jeff Krueger, Phyllis Narum, Gregory Nelson, Lyn Koppinger, Kent Kolden, and Karla Hankel

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