Bread of Life Enews

7/2/2026

Bread of Life this week


Saturday July 4th

No worship, Happy Independence Day!


Sunday July 5th

Worship at 10am with Pastor Patrick Torbit 


Monday July 6th

Re-entry and Connection meal with the F5 Project, 6:30-7:45pm


Tuesday July 7th

Bible Study, noon 


Reading for the Weekend - Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30


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July Loose Change offerings:

REM Meal Outreach Fund. These monthly meals are provided to clients and staff of REM of ND that meet at Bread of Life most Wednesdays throughout the year, 


This weekend's bulletin: Click the link below to view the bulletin for

July 2nd.

Click to view Bulletin

The Welcome Table – Upcoming Serving opportunities:

Saturday July 25th

Saturday August 22nd

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


Happy Independence Day, No Worship on July 4th 

There won't be a worship service held on Saturday evening, July 4th. Instead, all are invited to worship on July 5th at 10am.

Note: The office will be closed on Fridays for the summer. Office hours are 10-2

Monday-Thursday.

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.  

Volunteer Coordinator Wanted for the Re-entry and Connection Meal with the F5 Project 

We are currently looking for an individual willing to plan meals and coordinate our volunteers for our monthly Re-entry and connection meals. This is a volunteer position. If interested you can reach out to Pr. Patrick.

Polka Worship - August 8th/9th 

As the saying goes, "To dance is human, to polka is divine."  Join us for a weekend of worship with music led by the accordion.  


Worship Helpers

We have created a calendar for worship helpers.

Greeter/Usher- Welcome people as they enter, hand out bulletins, usher people to Communion, give guests welcome bag.

Reader- Read the readings (Pastor reads the gospel) *If you would like the readings prior to service, please contact Hiedi in the office.

Communion Server- Distribute the wine saying "The Blood of Christ shed for you."

Acolyte- turn on altar candles and Christ candle 10 minutes before worship begins and turn off following worship.


Worship helpers for this week

7/4 & 7/5:


Helpers for 7/4

Greeter/Usher: NO WORSHIP SERVICE

Reader:

Communion Server:

Acolyte:



Helpers for 7/5

Greeter/Usher: Reddings

Reader: Reddings

Communion Server: Reddings

Acolyte: Reddings

Fellowship Server: Reddings



Worship Helpers

for next week 7/11 & 7/12


Helpers for 7/11

Greeter/Usher: Bill Klimpel

Reader: Judy Mock

Communion Server: Judy Mock

Acolyte: Bill Klimpel


Helpers for 7/12

Greeter/Usher: Quinlens

Reader: Quinlens

Communion Server: Quinlens

Acolyte: Quinlens

Fellowship Server:



Church and Neighborhood Cookout - Tuesday August 11th, 5:30-7:30pm 

Join us for a night out in the church neighborhood. Hamburgers/hot dogs/ice cream will be served at the church pavillion. There'll also be backyard games. Hope you can join us! 

Livestream link:

You can view our Sunday 10AM service on our YouTube channel. Just click the link below to view:


click to watch our service LIVE!

Bread of Life All Ministry Teams Gathering - August 18th at 5:30PM 

All BOL ministry teams will meet for a gathering of fellowship and planning for the upcoming Fall. Pizza will be served at 5:30pm and ministry teams will meet from 5:30-6:30pm.

Offering Information:

Text to give “bolminot” to 77977 or at the link: 

Click here then click the give tab

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Calendar of events and building use:

If you have an upcoming event you'd like to put on the Bread of Life calendar, please let Hiedi in the office know, and she can get it added for you.

You can find the Bread of Life calendar of events by clicking the link below:


Click for Bread of Life Calendar

Kitchen Use/Custodial Supply


In the kitchen, you will find a list of items that is ordered by Hiedi in the office. Along with that list, is a card to fill out. If you open or use the last of an item on the list, please fill out the card and place it in the office or the offering plate to let the office know that more of the item is needed. If you have questions, please let Hiedi know.




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.

 

Noon Bible Study

All are invited to join our noon Bible Study group on Tuesdays at noon at the church.


Please remember in your prayers…


Health Concerns: Kacie Bauer; Gary Dorval, friend of Maxine Juelich; Henry Radford, brother of Andy Radford; Alex Schoenberg-Carton; 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; Elizabeth, mother of Sylvia Fugate; Victoria, granddaughter of Andy Radford; Chad Sherven, son of Colleen Sherven; Penny K Benning, niece of Sandy Gilbertson; Julie, daughter of Shirley Quigley; Jeannie Jackson, mother of Amanda Kreutzbender; Jon Nissen; Gayle, sister of Maxine Juelich; Nicole Mobley, niece of Dale & Dolly Ellis;

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:

Healing: Myrna Ness, Dan Ness, DeAnne Finken, Michael Kolden, Lorraine Nelson, Sherie Heine, Jeff Krueger, Phyllis Narum, Gregory Nelson, Lyn Koppinger, Kent Kolden, and Karla Hankel