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<<<< The Pastors Page “At Jesus’ Feet…” Do you have questions? Do you ever wonder what God has in store for your life? How are you supposed to live? What should you do? The disciples were able to directly ask Jesus these questions. They could sit at His feet and listen to His answers. While we can certainly pray to Jesus, it would be so nice if we could also sit at Jesus’ feet and directly listen to Him. Since we are living in a different time and place than Jesus’ earthly ministry, God gives us His Word. By studying God’s Word, we are able to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to His answers and direction for our lives. Starting September 15, our sermon series at New Life will be “At Jesus’ Feet: Life Lessons for Today.” Each week, we will walk through a different part of Jesus’ teachings to His disciples in Luke’s Gospel. In a world which seems to be filled with so much uncertainty, we will see what it means to be “Lost and Found” as God’s people. While most of us do not think of ourselves as “rich,” God blesses us with time, talents, and treasures. Fortunately, Jesus gives us clear directions on how to live as “Faithfully Shrewd” people. As we are bombarded with so many different messages and “truth” seems to relative, Jesus will show us how “God’s Word is Enough.” As we live and serve in this life, we thank God as He sends us out as His “Unworthy Servants.” Invite a friend as we sit at Jesus’ feet and hear His practical Word for our lives! Sept. 15- Luke 15:1-10 “Lost and Found” Sept. 22- Luke 16:1-15 “Faithfully Shrewd” Sept. 29- Luke 16:19-31 “God’s Word is Enough” Oct. 6- Luke 17:1-10 “Unworthy Servants” (LWML Sunday) Pastor Tim

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“At Jesus’ Feet…” Do you have questions? Do you ever wonder what God has in store for your life? How are you supposed to

live? What should you do? The disciples were able to directly ask Jesus these questions. They could sit at His

feet and listen to His answers. While we can certainly pray to Jesus, it would be so nice if we could also sit

at Jesus’ feet and directly listen to Him. Since we are living in a different time and place than Jesus’ earthly

ministry, God gives us His Word. By studying God’s Word, we are able to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to His

answers and direction for our lives. Starting September 15, our sermon series at New Life will be “At Jesus’

Feet: Life Lessons for Today.” Each week, we will walk through a different part of Jesus’ teachings to His

disciples in Luke’s Gospel. In a world which seems to be filled with so much uncertainty, we will see what it

means to be “Lost and Found” as God’s people. While most of us do not think of ourselves as “rich,” God

blesses us with time, talents, and treasures. Fortunately, Jesus gives us clear directions on how to live as

“Faithfully Shrewd” people. As we are bombarded with so many different messages and “truth” seems to

relative, Jesus will show us how “God’s Word is Enough.” As we live and serve in this life, we thank God

as He sends us out as His “Unworthy Servants.” Invite a friend as we sit at Jesus’ feet and hear His practical

Word for our lives!

Sept. 15- Luke 15:1-10 “Lost and Found”

Sept. 22- Luke 16:1-15 “Faithfully Shrewd”

Sept. 29- Luke 16:19-31 “God’s Word is Enough”

Oct. 6- Luke 17:1-10 “Unworthy Servants” (LWML Sunday)

Pastor Tim

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Check the UPDATE BOX monthly for any change of address or phone numbers of our members.

**NOTE ** If you have any contact information changes please send them to Phyllis at [email protected] or Pastor Tim.

Check the UPDATE BOX monthly for any change of address or phone

numbers of our members.

Please update your records with the following

information:

Pastor: Tim Heinecke

Assistant to the Pastor: Rev John Schildwachter

Administrative Assistant: Lisa Heinecke

Church Officers

President: Eric Grunwald

Vice President: Dave Wallner

Treasurer: Zach Trippel

Secretary: Carole Swiden

Financial Secretary: Dave Streitz

Church Council & Board Members

Elders: Brent Krause (chair) , Paul Luecke,

Wally Jensen, Michael Walcheski

Board of Education: Linda Wiegert (chair),

Penny Butcher, Leah Hageman, Pat Martin,

Phyllis Trippel

SEM Board (Stewardship, Evangelism, Missions):

Jane Streitz (chair), John Schildwachter,

Ginny Mullin

Fellowship Board: Mary Watkins (chair),

Darlene Sutton, Jayn Fritsche,

Carol Larson, Joan Arndt

Board of Church Properties: Dave Streitz (chair),

Phil Watkins, Brent Krause, Wally Jensen,

Dave Swiden

Committee & Working Group Coordinators

Acolytes/PowerPoint Techs: Dee Winter

Altar Care: Judy West

Audio & Visual: Elders

Bulletin: Lisa Heinecke

Church Cleaning: Phyllis Trippel

Church Decorating: Betsy Walcheski

Church Property Use/Rental: BoCP – Dave Streitz

Garden Maintenance: Jeanne Woeltge

Greeters: Lynn Nelson

Lawn Maintenance: Phil Watkins

LifeLine: Phyllis Trippel

New Life Women: Kathy Brevig, Judy West

Readers: Phyllis Trippel

Snacks: Dorothy Meilinger

Soul Purpose: Cheryl Grunwald

Ushers: Elders

Website: Kay Walfoort

Dona Peterson Country Comfort Eldercare 28131 Newberry Trail Lindstrom, MN 55045 651 213-0731

Shirley Volk (and Eleanor Senart) 1512 Park St. #7 White Bear Lake MN 55110

Eric Bartusch (daughters Olivia and Addison) 1095 Ingerson Road Shoreview MN 55126

Wayne & Dorothy (Deedy) Harmala 4901 130 St N Hugo MN 55038

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September 1

Greeters: Floreen Meyer and John Meilinger

PowerPoint Tech: Faith Fitzhugh

Reader: Jerry Gunderson

Acolytes Windows: Gabby Endthoff and Shea Hageman

Acolytes Candles: Faith Fitzhugh

Snacks: Joan Arndt, Kathy Brevig and Carole Swiden

September 8

Greeters: Paul Luecke and Jerry Gunderson

PowerPoint Tech: Dyllan Onduko

Reader: Kay Walfoort

Acolytes Windows: Levi Hageman and Everett Kiewel

Acolylte Candles: Lexi Endthoff

Snacks: Brenda Hudalla, Jane Krause and Brianna Johnson

September 15

Greeters: Dave and Dianne Hughes

PowerPoint Tech: Eleanor Senart

Reader: John Hageman

Acolytes Windows: Elvis Onduko and Brodie Schlundt

Acolylte Candles: John Hageman

Snacks: James Kiewel, Lynn Nelson and Linda Wiegert

September 22

Greeters: Linda Anderson and Judy West

PowerPoint Tech: Samara Springer

Reader: Wayne Gartland

Acolytes Windows: Amelia Butcher and Lila Heinecke

Acolyte Candles: Dillon Onduko

Snacks: Lisa Heinecke, Phyllis Trippel and Ginny Mullin

September 29

Greeters: Ginny Mullin and Pat Martin

PowerPoint Tech: John Hageman

Reader: Delaney Pyle

Acolytes Windows: Abilail Broz and Natalie Steensland

Acolyte Candles: Faith Fitzhugh

Snacks: Leah Hageman, Jane Streitz, and Tim Trombley

Elder on duty: Paul Luecke

Communion Assistants: Eric Grunwald and Brent Krause

Altar Preparation: Linda Garner

Ushers: Eric Grunwald, Cheryl Grunwald, Brent Krause

Wally Jensen, Anthony Endthoff,

Audio/Visual: David Streitz

Summer Sunday School Teachers

September 1 Tim Trombley and John Schildwachter

September Sunday School Teachers:

Linda Wiegert, Tim Trombley, and James Kiewel

September Kids Club Leaders

Linda Wiegert and Darlene Sutton

Cleaning:

September 5 Cleaning Authority

September 12-13-14 Brent and Jane Krause

September 19 Cleaning Authority

September 26-27-28 Butchers and Kruegers

Lawn Mowing

Sept 6-7 Sarah Wittenberg Family

Sept 13-14 The Hageman Family

Sept 20-21 To Be Determined

Sept 28-29 To Be Determined

Oct 4-5 To Be Determined

Week of September 1st—Mel Steensland

Week of September 8th— Ginny Mullin

Week of September 15th— Deedy Harmala

Week of September 22nd—Jeanne Woeltge

Week of September 29th — Phyllis Trippel

Week of October 6th — Floreen Meyer

Sept 20-21 To Be Determined

Sept 28-29 To Be Determined

ALL of October

To Be Determined

The following dates are open for Lawn Mowing: Contact Phil Watkins to volunteer.

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Please help us fill the grocery cart with food to support the Good Neighbor Food Shelf. The Hugo Good Neigh-bors Food Shelf is in need of the following items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo/ conditioner, personal care prod-ucts, , paper towels, toilet paper, bar soap and laundry detergent, canned and pack-

aged goods.

If you wish to

donate meats and fresh

produce please contact

the food shelf to

coordinate with

volunteer staff at 651-528-6224. Cash donations are welcome

and a more efficient way to donate (see sign on cart in fellow-

ship hall to see what they are able to purchase for $10 in com-

parison to your donation of $10 worth of groceries).

The HGNFS is also now the recipient of the Fresh Green

Buck$ sold at Festival Foods in Hugo. The fresh produce

certificates in $5, $10 and $20 amounts

allow the food shelf to distribute certifi-

cates that allow their clients to buy fresh

produce. The food shelf is located at 15106 Francesca Ave N,

Hugo, MN 55038 and is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

from 4 to 7 p.m. You can contact the Food Shelf at 651-528-

6224. (CLOSED LABOR DAY)

New Life Women will be meeting on Monday, September 16

at 7 p.m. . Dessert, devotion, a report on the national LWML

convention from Shirley Volk and Gloria Dicksen. We will

have a short meeting, and fill more back packs. We also will

make plans for the remainder of year and discuss the past

USED A BIT SALE. All women of New LIfe are welcome!

Mite Box Donations — please remem-

ber to fill your mite box and bring it in

the first Sunday of the month. Give it

to Judy West.

September 8, 2019

Education Hour For All Ages 10:30 am

Pot Luck @ 11:45 Bring a dish to share! Beverages provided.

Women’s 500 Card Party 1:00 PM

Monday, September 16

Dee Winter’s Party Room 7022 Centerville Rd

Chauncey Barrett Gardens, Centerville MN

SUNDAY 10:30 AM

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Join a Fall Bible Study! Fall is getting closer! As you make plans for after Labor Day be sure to

include at least one Bible study in your schedule.

Studying the Scriptures with our brothers and sisters in Christ is a top

priority for us for at least 3 reasons:

1) Through the Scriptures God provides

direction for us and encouragement in our struggles;

2) through the Scriptures God equips us to share His love with others;

3) through our study together, we grow closer to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ.

We have planned studies at a couple of different days and topics, so choose one that fits your

schedule and interests and grow with us in our knowledge and faith. Sign up on the bulletin board if

you are interested in joining a LifeLight Bible Study. (dates and time to be determined.)

“Are you afraid of commitment and ‘belonging’ to other people? Relax. It’s how your

Creator designed you. When you call a sick friend, send a card, congratulate an

achiever, encourage a drooper, pursue a stray, or teach a child, you will feel a

satisfaction in your heart that not even the devil can steal.”

Rev. Mark Jeske, Time of Grace – A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life •

10:30—11:30 AM.

On Sunday, September 8 we will begin a new Bible Study on Ghosts and what the Bible says about them. Join us to find the answers to all the questions you have ever had about Ghosts.

The Friday AM Bible study starts up again after the August break on Friday, September 6th.

It's not the height of the giant but the size of our God. Please join us for this life changing study that will focus us on how to conquer the Goliath's in your life by focusing on the size of our God. As the giants go down, you gain freedom to walk in the victory Christ has already won over the enemies that rob you of God's best for your life. No talking is necessary, no reading if you do not like to read, coffee will be served and some-times we have treats. Meet us in the fellowship hall for this DVD study.

Goliath Must

Fall

Core Beliefs Class Core Beliefs class will meet from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sundays

(Sept. 8, 15, 22 and Oct. 6). This class is for both new members and any existing

members who would like a good “refresher course” on the basics of our faith.

It is also a great way to get to know each other!

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Pastor.

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Weekly Bible Readings In September, we will start a new sermon series focused on the book of Luke. For our Epistle reading, we will finish reading our way through the end of Hebrews, dive into the short book of Philemon, and then start our way reading through Paul’s first letter to the young pastor Timothy. However, our focus will be especially on the Luke’s Gospel and the incredible teachings of Jesus. We will join the disciples as we sit “At Jesus’ Feet: Life Lessons for Today.”

As Lutheran Christians, worship is one of the “high points” of the week. To help you prepare for worship, below are the readings for each of the upcoming Sundays. The Gospel reading is oftentimes the main focus. The Old Testament reading is picked out to fit with the Gospel. The Epistle reading may loosely fit with the Gospel, but oftentimes is an opportunity to read our way through some of the highlights of a particular New Testament letter. As you look over the readings, watch for patterns and how the readings may fit together!

Exodus 34:6-7

Need a Ride?

Helping Hands Drivers

Are you in need of a ride? Do you need help getting to an appointment, the grocery store, etc.?

If so, please contact one of the Helping Hands Drivers listed below to see if they are available to help.

Jeanne Woeltge (651) 429-5075 Kathy Brevig (651) 503-1426

Linda Wiegert (651) 387-6373 Phyllis Trippel (651) 429-3635

If you are interested in learning more about assisting fellow New Life members as a Helping Hands Driver,

please contact Pastor Tim.

Sunday, September 1st

Proverbs 25:2-10

Hebrews 13:1-17

Luke 14:1-14

Sunday, September 8th

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Philemon 1-21

Luke 14:25-35

Sunday, September 22nd

Amos 8:4-7

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Luke 16:1-15

Sunday, September 29th

Amos 6:1-7

1 Timothy 3:1-13

Luke 16:19-31

Sunday, September 15th

Ezekiel 34:11-24

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Luke 15:1-10

Door Offering for

Homeless Family Shelter On September 15, we will have a door

offering to help support our local Home-

less Family Shelter in Hugo.

The Shelter operates largely off dona-

tions and their annual river cruise fundraiser. Our door

offering will help sponsor the river cruise and raise

funds to help homeless families in our community.

NOTE: on Sunday September 8 there will be a short

meeting of “Veteran and New” Shelter Volunteers after

the pot luck lunch. **Please join us to learn more about

this volunteering opportunity.

New Life Family In Need

Demaris Kamanda's cousin, Erick Ogweno, came to the U.S. to make money to support his family. Even though

he was an active and hard-working 30-year old, he suddenly died on August 10. His family is now trying to

raise the funds to have his body returned from Minnesota to Kenya. Donations can be made

on gofundme.com for Erick Ogweno.

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Scripture: "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Luke 16:10 (NIV) What would you do if you were walking home from school and found a bag like this one -- and when you looked inside, you dis-covered that it contained a lot of money?

Would you tell your parents and report your find to the police, or would you say, "Wow! This must be my lucky day?"

I am going to tell you three true stories about people who found a large amount of money and chose to do the right thing. Hector Rodriguez is a 15-year old high school student. One day, Hector found a bag of money containing $120 on top of the Coke machine. He took it to his teacher the two of them went to the principal's office to turn in the money. When asked why he turned in the money instead of keeping it, Hector said that he was concerned that the employee who left the bag would get in trouble if he lost this money. Eddie McLaughlin was walking home one evening when he found a bag on the sidewalk outside of a store. He picked up the bag, looked inside, and saw that it contained a large amount of money. When Eddie got home, he told his wife about finding the bag of money and together they counted it. There was over $4,000 in the bag. Eddie called the police and told them about the money. The manager of the store had dropped the bag while closing up, and without a doubt, he was happy that it was Eddie McLaughlin who found the money. Driving home from work one night, Jason Baxter crossed a well lit intersection and saw what he thought was a book lying in the road. He stopped and picked it up. It turned out to be an appointment book with zippered pockets. Looking in the first pocket, Jason found six dollars and a driver's license. When he opened the second pocket, there was a big wad of cash! When he arrived home, Jason counted the money. There was more than $9,000 in cash. For some, the decision might have been difficult, but not for Jason. He called the police and reported his find. When asked why he turned the money in, he answered, "It was just the right thing to do." When we hear stories like these, it may make us stop and ask ourselves, "What would I have done if I had found all of that money?" To find the answer to that question, ask yourself, "What would I do if I found a dollar on the floor beside my teacher's desk?" You see, honesty is not a question of how much money is involved, it is a matter of doing the right thing. One day Jesus told his disciples a story about a rich man who had a manager, and the manager was using the man's money for himself. The rich man discovered that the manager was wasting his money so he called him in and fired him. After telling this story, Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." If we make sure that we are honest in the small things, then we can be sure that we will be honest in the big things. If people know that they can trust us in small things, they will know that they can trust us in the big things too. Dear Father, help us to remember what Jesus taught about honesty and help us to be honest in every situation -- big or small. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Theme: Being honest and trustworthy -- even when no one is watching.

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Confirmation Update—September 2019 As we prepare for the exciting new school year, it is good to reflect on the wonderful summer we’ve had. While it is easy to talk about the National Youth Gathering, we had other opportunities for fellowship this summer. In June, we were planning on having a day of fun in the sun on Centerville lake. We were hoping to spend time swimming, eating pizza, and watching the Bald Eagle Waterski Show. Since we all know how unpredictable Minnesota weather can be, it should be no surprise that our plans had to change at the last minute because of thunderstorms. We instead gathered at church for a “Christ in Film” event. We watched “Captain America: The First Avenger” and discussed the incredible way the movie borrows

details from the Bible.

In August we gathered for Lutheran Night at Target Field. This time, the weather thankfully cooperated, and it was a beautiful night. As the sun beautifully set over Minneapolis, our beloved Twins won the game!

For the first 20 minutes or so of the September 11 Crossfire/Confirmation Session , we will have a parent/adult meeting. Everyone is invited to the brief time to walk through the plan for the year, answer questions, etc.

If you ever have any questions about or ideas for our confirmation program we are developing at New Life, I would love to hear them! I will keep you posted with many of the new and exciting changes as they happen. Blessings, Pastor

9-4 Hope Walcheski 9-5 Emily Peck

9-7 Zachary Kollos 9-7 Rena Schlundt 9-9 Naomi Endthoff 9-9 Glenn Marten

9-10 Michael Walcheski 9-14 Emily Ksiazek 9-17 Mary Watkins

9-18 James Aufderhar 9-21 Shea Hageman 9-22 Wally Jensen

9-26 Jack Steensland 9-27 Penny Butcher 9-28 David Johnson 9-29 Cecelia Marten

9-3 John and

Dorothy Mellinger 9-8 David and Carole Swiden

9-9 Chris and Melanie Steensland 9-13 Lyle and Lynn Nelson 9-14 Judy and Gerald Novy 9-24 Phil and Erin Diedrich

9-30 David and Kathy Wallner

In the Word

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Pe-ter 3:18a

Of the Word

Watching my daughter grow is amazing! Each time she learns a new word, mimics an action, or gains independence, I realize what fun it is to enjoy the changes. And yet a part of me would like to hold on to the present, to keep her a baby just a little longer. As much as I enjoy this stage of her life, would I really want my daughter “stuck” in babyhood forever? Certainly not!

Just as our babies grow and mature, the apostle Peter encourages us to grow as Christians. Knowing Jesus loves us so

much He sacrificed His life for us is the foundation of the Christian faith, but Jesus has so much more to teach us about Himself, about living for Him, and serving Him.

Just as I cannot be satisfied to keep my daughter helpless and dependent, I can-not be satisfied with a baby-sized faith either. When I dig into God’s Word, the Holy Spirit strengthens me with knowledge that gives me more of the grown-up faith God wants me to have.

Walking with My Lord

Dear Lord, thank You for the faith You gave me when my spiritual life began. Continue to provide opportunities for me to grow in grace and knowledge. In Jesus’ name. Amen. From LWML Dailey Devotion

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How do you make big life decisions? By Pastor Mark Jeske from Time of Grace

The Bible over and over uses farm imagery to teach believers how

to think about their lives, how God designed things to work, how to make big decisions.

This not only made sense to Scripture’s original readers, the majori-ty of whom worked in agriculture-related jobs, but it still resonates

today because there’s no cheating and there are no shortcuts in farming.

If a farmer plants corn, corn there will be.

He shouldn’t expect a wheat crop. If he’s too lazy to get going in April and doesn’t get around to

planting until July, there won’t be any crop at all. St. Paul invites you to ponder farming as you think about your life priorities: “Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will

reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life” (Galatians 6:8).

Whom have you chosen to be your closest friends? I hope you’ve chosen wisely—you will become like them. On what do you spend

your money? Are you serious about saving, arranging for education for your children, and investing in the ministries of your church, or

do you love expensive vacations, gambling, and new cars?

To help you in your “sowing” (i.e., decisions on how you spend your time and money), imagine that your heavenly Father’s eyes are on

your credit card, checkbook, or smartphone as you do it.

"Community Action Plan"

From Lutheran Hour Ministries

1 Peter 2:9-10 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. The question of "Who am I?" has been debated by philosophers and theologians through the ages. It's still being asked today as people struggle with understanding the meaning of life. Who are we in the face of the universe—so vast and seemingly without end? Who are we in a world where unbridgeable chasms separate those who have from those who don't?

Sometimes this identity question plays itself out in a job shift: we may change our occupations and look for something more fulfilling. Sometimes it turns us into lineage archaeologists, probing as far as we can the ancestral roots beneath us. From where did I come? From whom did I originate? These are core questions shared by all humans.

Wherever your search leads, the question of who we are is an important one for each of us. What do you think is the meaning of your life? Is there some overarching purpose

to your days? Do you look to someone or something beyond what you can see, or are you (am I?) left to figure it all out on our own? In the text above, Peter tells us that Christ's followers are a select group of people whose identity is given them by God. The apostle sums it up: they are chosen; they are royal; they are holy; they are God's own possession. They also have a directive: a responsibility to share. Knowing this then by faith, God's people proclaim His excellences so that others, too, may experience His marvelous light.

How urgently the community of Christ needs to engage with those who are searching! The questions raised above are asked by people everywhere: neighbors and friends, coworkers and relatives. They wonder how their lives matter. They ponder if there's anything absolute in this universe, if anything is waiting for them beyond the grave. God's chosen people then have some very good news to share with those who wonder such things. Jesus, God's Son and our Savior, came to earth to address man's deepest questions. His triumph over sin, death, and the devil was complete with His third-day resurrection. Today, He in-vites everyone into His community of fellowship so that all people can be God's people, recipients of His mercy and the gift of eternal life. THE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, bless the words we use to share the Gospel as a community of believers. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen

*NEW*

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FALL

Kids from age 4 to Confirmation age

are invited to join us for the all new

Kids Club. Come and be in God’s Word in

a new fun way.

Learn about Forgiveness, Prayer,

God Stuff, Faith, Holy Trinity,

Sharing and lots more topics all in a fun

and loving way.

Kids Club will meet each Wednesday

evening from 6 pm-7 pm when there is

a Confirmation Class. Check the

calendar in this issue to find the dates

for this month.

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“Go... Tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 5:20b

651 429-1975 www.newlifehugo.org

Pastor: Timothy Heinecke

Sunday Services: Worship 9:00 AM

(Holy Communion 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays)

Education Hour for All Ages: 10:30—11:30

New Life Church — Lutheran

6000 N 148th St

Hugo, MN 55038