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	<title>Lord of Life Lutheran Church</title>
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	<description>Connecting People with Jesus and Each Other in the Fox Valley Communities of LaFox, Elburn, Wasco, Campton Hills, St. Charles, and Geneva</description>
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		<title>New Member Orientation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 22:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">New Member Orientation Join us for the Lord of Life New Member Orientation on Saturday, May 19 at 8am. The New Member Orientation provides an overview of what we believe and teach as a church. It is a great opportunity to meet some new people and learn about the [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>New Member Orientation<br />
</strong>Join us for the Lord of Life New Member Orientation on <strong>Saturday, May 19 at 8am. </strong>The New Member Orientation provides an overview of what we believe and teach as a church. It is a great opportunity to meet some new people and learn about the vision and priorities of Lord of Life. At the end of the orientation, participants are given the opportunity to sign the Lord of Life membership covenant to be received as new members. <a title="New Member Orientation Registration" href="https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=92 ">Sign up today!</a> Childcare is provided by request. The orientation lasts about 4 hours.  For more information contact Pastor Phil at 630-513-5325 ext 39 or pressler@lolchurch.net</p>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Brunch</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"> <p style="text-align: center;"> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13th from 9am-12pm. Enjoy good food and fellowship while avoiding the restaurant rush and supporting the Youth Mission Team that will serve in Chicago this summer.  Free will donations will be [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mother’s Day Brunch</strong><br />
Sunday, May 13th from 9am-12pm. Enjoy good food and fellowship while avoiding the restaurant rush and supporting the Youth Mission Team that will serve in Chicago this summer.  Free will donations will be accepted. <strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Passing of the Leash</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:53:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Welcome Chloe the Comfort Dog! Chloe is the newest member of the Lord of Life staff. She has been busy getting to know our trained handlers and participating in church wide events. On Sunday, April 29 we will welcoming Lutheran Church Charities for a special Passing of the Leash [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome Chloe the Comfort Dog!<br />
Chloe is the newest member of the Lord of Life staff. She has been busy getting to know our trained handlers and participating in church wide events. On Sunday, April 29 we will welcoming Lutheran Church Charities for a special Passing of the Leash Ceremony. Chloe even has her own Facebook page. You can “Like” her at <a href="http://facebook.com/chloecomfortdog">facebook.com/chloecomfortdog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Vacation Bible School</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Sonrise National Park VBS – Save the Dates (July 23rd-27th) As kids explore SonRise National Park, they’ll learn the most important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus and His promises of true peace, true riches, true power, true love and true hope!  Sign up today. [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Sonrise National Park VBS – Save the Dates (July 23rd-27th)<br />
As kids explore SonRise National Park, they’ll learn the most important survival skill of all: they can always depend on Jesus and His promises of true peace, true riches, true power, true love and true hope!  <strong><a href=" https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=72">Sign up today</a></strong>.  Also, stop by to check out the variety of volunteer opportunities. There will be a volunteer meeting on Sunday, May 20th after the 10:00 service for those interested in helping but unsure what is involved.</p>
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		<title>Eliminating Debt Workshop</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Eliminating Debt Workshop Sunday, April 22nd from 2-4pm</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Face the Fear. Attack the Debt. Be Free! There’s no denying that debt takes a toll on us financially, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. That’s why this study is so crucial! In two hours, the Eliminating Debt video study will help you create a plan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.lolchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Eliminate-Debt.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1846 alignleft" title="Eliminating Debt Workshop" src="http://www.lolchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Eliminate-Debt.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="173" /></a>Eliminating Debt Workshop <a title="Eliminating Debt Workshop Registration" href="https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=90">Sunday, April 22nd from 2-4pm</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Face the Fear. Attack the Debt. Be Free! There’s no denying that debt takes a toll on us financially, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. That’s why this study is so crucial! In two hours, the Eliminating Debt video study will help you create a plan to attack your debt and be free from the dangers of debt dependence. Sunday, April 22nd from 2-4pm, $10 for study manual. <a title="Eliminating Debt Workshop Registration" href="https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=90">Sign up today! </a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Questions? Contact Brian Zielke at 630.513.5325 x40 or bzielke@lolchurch.net.</p>
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		<title>Holy Week and Easter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 1 with Palm Sunday Worship at 8:30 and 10am.  On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus&#8217; triumphal entry into the Holy City of Jerusalem as worshippers shouted, &#8220;Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.&#8221; (see Mark 11:1-11)</p> <p style="text-align: [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 1 with Palm Sunday Worship at 8:30 and 10am.  On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus&#8217; triumphal entry into the Holy City of Jerusalem as worshippers shouted, &#8220;Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.&#8221; (see <a href="http://biblia.com/books/nlt/Mk11">Mark 11:1-11</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Maundy Thursday worship is on Thursday, April 5 at 7pm.  On Maundy Thursday we remember the night Jesus was betrayed and take part in the Lord&#8217;s Supper which Jesus instituted on this night.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Good Friday Worship is on Friday, April 6 at 7pm.  Good Friday we remember Jesus&#8217; death on the cross of Calvary and what that sacrifice means for us.  This is one of the most moving worship services of the entire year.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 8 at 8:30am and 10am.  This brings the Holy Week to its climatic conclusion which joyful celebration of the incredible triumph of Jesus over death and the grave.  It is a victory he now gives to us.</p>
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		<title>Comfort Dog Ministry Comes to LOL</title>
		<link>http://www.lolchurch.net/announcements/comfort-dog-ministry-comes-to-lol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This past Sunday we announced that Lord of Life will soon be getting its own K9 Comfort dog.  Comfort Dogs are trained to interact with people at churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, events, and in disaster response situations.  A dog is a friend who brings a calming influence, allowing people to receive help.  To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lolchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lol_lafox.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1827" title="Comfort Dogs" src="http://www.lolchurch.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lol_lafox.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="150" /></a>This past Sunday we announced that Lord of Life will soon be getting its own K9 Comfort dog.  Comfort Dogs are trained to interact with people at churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, events, and in disaster response situations.  A dog is a friend who brings a calming influence, allowing people to receive help.  To find out more about the Comfort Dog ministry visit the Comfort Dog Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/k9comfort">facebook.com/k9comfort</a> or their website at <a href="http://www.k9comfort.org/">k9comfort.org</a>.</p>
<p>We have seen firsthand the benefits of a K9 Comfort Dog as LCC staff dog Tara along with volunteer, Marie Payes, have been working with Meagan Seals to help develop cognitive and sensory skills. Over the past couple of months leadership at Lord of Life considered all the benefits of a Comfort Dog and decided to acquire one full time for their ministry. LCC staff members Tim Kurth, Dona Martin, Rich Martin, and Lynn Buhrke were on hand to share in the announcement on Sunday along with K9’s Tara (pictured), Olympia, and Chewie.</p>
<p>The comfort Dogs are busy in action this week as they will be traveling south to serve those who have been affected by recent tornadoes.  We pray God will use them in a mighty way.</p>
<p>There will be an informational meeting on <strong>Sunday, March 11 following the 10am worship</strong> service for anyone who is interested in being a part of this ministry or just learning more.  Get a start and fill out a <a href="https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=91">Comfort Dog Handler Application</a>.  Deadline for the applications are Friday, March 16.</p>
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		<title>Easter Eggstravaganza</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Easter Eggstravaganza Family Event Saturday, April 7th 10:00-11:30am Hunt for eggs. Celebrate the risen Savior! Sign up today! We’ll be collecting candy donations in the lobby on March 25th and April 1st.</p> ]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Easter Eggstravaganza Family Event</strong><br />
Saturday, April 7th 10:00-11:30am<br />
Hunt for eggs. Celebrate the risen Savior!<br />
<a href="https://lolchurch.ccbchurch.com/w_form_response.php?form_id=41">Sign up today!</a><br />
We’ll be collecting candy donations in the lobby on March 25th and April 1st.</p>
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		<title>The 10 Commandments</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p> We will begin a new message series on February 5 about the 10 Commandments. The 10 Commandments are God’s keys for unlocking a well-lived life. They are found in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.</p> <p>Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and [...]]]></description>
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We will begin a new message series on February 5 about the 10 Commandments. The 10 Commandments are God’s keys for unlocking a well-lived life. They are found in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5.</p>
<p>Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:33 (NIV84)</p>
<p>God gives us the 10 Commandments because he loves us and he wants the best for us. God does not give us the Commandments for his benefit. He gives the Commandments for our benefit. They are not given to be a burden, but show us a path to joy . . . <a href="http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/gods-keys-to-a-well-lived-life/">Read More</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ash Wednesday Worship</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p> Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day season of Lent which is often marked with prayer, repentance, and reflection. Lord of Life will be hosting Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22 at 7pm.</p> ]]></description>
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Ash Wednesday begins the 40 day season of Lent which is often marked with prayer, repentance, and reflection. Lord of Life will be hosting Ash Wednesday Worship on February 22 at 7pm.</p>
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