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Bread of Life
March 2026
"Slice of Bread"
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A Message from The Pastor's Desk……
Dear friends in Christ,
How is it March already?! It feels as if we were just ringing in the new year. I guess time flies when you’re having fun…or if you’re Kermit the Frog, time’s fun when you’re having flies. In any case, here we are at the beginning of a new month and headed toward the beginning of spring. This past month kicked off the church season of Lent. Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter (not including Sundays). Originally the lenten season was a time in which people would prepare to be baptized on Easter. The 40 days recall Jesus’ 40 days when he was tempted in the wilderness to go a different way than the one in which God had in mind for him. The tempter presented other options, those of powerful, glorious acquisition (all the splendor of the kingdoms of the earth), thrilling spectacle (throw one’s self off of the top of the temple tower peak), and easy comfort (turn the stones into bread). Yet, Jesus held strong (as Jesus does) and resisted those temptations, until the tempter gave up and the angels arrived to gather around Jesus. It was a defining moment for Jesus, a time when he got clear and committed to his mission of self sacrificial generosity, humility, and service. In addition to a time to prepare to be baptized, the church season of Lent can also be seen as a time of “baptismal renewal”, a time when followers of Jesus recommit to the life of faith, remembering the promises of God to us and affirming our own promises to God. Within our tradition we hold that by grace we have been “sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.” God never leaves our side. God promises to show us steadfast loving kindness again and again. In response to God’s grace, in baptism we commit to the following things…
to live among God’s faithful people,
to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s supper,
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed,
to serve all people, following the example of Jesus,
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth
During our worship services on Easter we’ll collectively renew these baptismal promises that are at the heart of our faith. May this time leading up to Christ’s defeat of sin, death and hatred be a blessing to you, may it be a time of renewed rest, strength, and purpose. May you be reminded of God’s abundant and overflowing love for you.
Grace and peace,
Pr. Patrick
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Note From the Council President:
Greetings from the Bread of Life church council!
The following officers were elected at the February council meeting:
President - Tracey Lawson
Vice President - Trampes Brown
Secretary - Jeannine Schrum
Linda Langmaack will continue as Treasurer.
Council representatives for ministry teams are as follows:
Worship & Music - Amy Austin
Community Outreach - Trampes Brown
Property - Tim Lindsey
Congregational Life - Jay Peterson
Faith Formation - Jeannine Schrum
Stewardship - Kara Vetter, Linda Langmaack
Council members were installed at the Wednesday service on February 18. We thank Kara Vetter for her dedicated service as Council President for 2025. We are fortunate to have her continued service on the church council. Feel free to reach out to a council member with any questions or feedback.
As we move through the season of Lent, I encourage everyone to review and take part in the many opportunities planned allowing us to pause, reflect, and gather together in worship and fellowship as we anticipate Easter Sunday. God’s blessings to all!
Tracey Lawson
Council President
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The Palm Sunday Path is a growing, ecumenical movement of church leaders that recognize now is the time for Christians to publicly witness to our Christian values as laid out for us by Jesus in Matthew 25. We will publicly and visibly discuss and advocate for these values of feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and welcoming the stranger. We will call on every elected leader at every level - regardless of party - to work with us on policies that promote these values.
Together, we will join in with those in other upper Midwest states and across the country in a non-partisan path of action with multiple points of entry, roles, and room for everyone who holds these values.
The Palm Sunday Processional Worship will take place on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. It will begin at Trinity Lutheran Church (502 N 4th St, Bismarck) at 3:00pm. We will process to the steps of the ND State Capitol Building. An ecumenical worship service highlighting our values of feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, and welcoming the stranger will start at 4pm on the Capitol Steps. We look forward to seeing you there
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Lenten Meal Schedule - Meals begin at 5:15pm
3/4 - Pizza served by Stewardship
3/11 - Spaghetti served by Building and Property
3/18 - French Toast/Sausage/Fruit served by Community Outreach
3/25 - Taco in a bag served by Worship and Music
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Lent 2026 - True Christians
What does it look like to be a true follower of Jesus in today's world? We'll explore this important question throughout the six weeks of Lent as we draw inspiration from Romans 12:9-21, “The Marks of the true Christian”. Ministry teams will serve lenten meals from 515-6pm, midweek lenten worship will be held from 6-6:45pm, and all ages faith activities held from 645-730pm.
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Good Friday Drama Cast -
For God so loved the World -
April 3rd at 7pm
We are well on our way to putting together a cast for the special retelling of Jesus’ passion. There’s still room for a handful more kids, youth and adults to help out with acting/reading. Actor practices will be held in the sanctuary on the following Wednesdays…
3/4, 730-8pm
3/18, 730-8PM
3/11 (no practice)
3/25, 730-830PM (dress rehearsal for actors & readers)
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March Loose Change offerings:
March loose change offering will go to the partner church of Western North Dakota Synod in Central African Republic
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BOL Women’s Meeting: BOL Women will meet March 16th at 630PM at the church.
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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.
- March 7th 830AM at Dennys
- March 21st 630PM at Badlands
- April 4th 830AM at Perkins
- April 18th 630PM at Hacienda
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Easter Lilies
We are again asking for Easter Lilies for our Easter services. The plan is to order the plants and have them delivered to the church.
Cost for a plant is $18.00 and payment must accompany the order.
Please make checks payable to Bread of Life. Orders must be to the church office NO LATER THAN
March 15th.
Number of plants ______ at $18.00 each = ____
In loving memory of (deceased) ________________________ __________________________________________________
In honor of (living) ___________________________________
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Or a gift to the glory of God ______.
Given by ______________________________
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CANDY REQUEST:
We are in need of donations of individually wrapped small candy to fill Easter Eggs.
Easter Egg hunt after services on Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5
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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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REM Meal and Easter Egg Hunt will be held March 25th at 10AM. If you would like to help with this event, please get in touch with Bill Klimpel.
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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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March Birthdays
3 Ashton Lindbo
4 Ethan Mathews
5 Rebeca Grondahl, Kym Reiter
6 Tahnee Apland, Marrin Peterson,
Mary Ann Rowe
7 Fredrick Beuchler, Ryan Vetter
8 Lonny Ellis, Kennedy Fylling
9 Oliver Estenson
10 Desiree Nett
12 Isabel Drevecky, Julie Mosser,
Briana Smith
13 Michael Fugate, Chad Wallin
14 Justice Neradd
15 Millie Guritz, Sarah Holm
16 Lee Lien, Christopher Reuer,
Alexis Sundby
17 Lance Grove, Darwin Hedstrand,
Maxine Juelich, Mackenzie Olson
18 Sandra Bostow, Christopher Clausen,
Megan Kielman, Konni Nelson
19 Chad Sherven
22 Jordan Sveet
23 Lucas Guritz, Tom Lambrecht,
Walter Leier, Natalie Mosser, Tara Parker
24 Mark Holm, Jacob Lauckner
26 Lezlie Beuchler
27 Kitty Olson, Hutson Schrum,
Jeannine Schrum
28 Benjamin Beuchler
29 Jason Juelich
30 Sara Anderson, Evolet Kielman,
Thomas Warman
31 Misty Weed
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March Baptism Anniversaries
1 Todd Flaten
3 Clay Poole
4 Taylor Huber, Dawndi Kesler,
Cambree Schlichting
5 Kym Reiter
7 Sadler Huber
8 Nancy Mitchell
9 Jessa Rafferty, Kasie Vetter
10 Kennedy Fylling
12 Karol Lowe
13 Josie Schriock
14 Mandi Brackel
15 Verle Anderson, Ben Juelich, Terrel Officer,
Taryn Officer, Rusten Roteliuk
16 Talon Haukedahl, Reed McCarty
17 Larry Herslip, Kamryn Hoffer,
Nancy Lawson
18 Boone Hilliard
21 Ryan Branson, Fran Fylling
23 Ashley Flaten, Madysen Williamson
25 Ian Burnham, Taylor Godejohn
28 Cohen Mosher
29 John Springer, Khloey Springer
30 Sandra Anderson
31 Jim Mackey, Nathan Weatherspoon
March Wedding Anniversaries
1 Ardell & Dan Skalicky
3 Mike & Carolyn Morey
20 Deborah & Gary Huber
Robert & Stacey Magandy
22 Mary Ann & Dennis Rowe
27 Rolan & Donna Bye
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Please remember in your prayers…
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, Jenny Gates; 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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