REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

            Hospitalized - Larry Herslip

            Health concerns/Recovering: Darin Egge,  RaeLynn Mapes, Taylor Godejohn,  Geri Rude,  Bruce Anderson, Jean Larson, Dale Zieman 

Baptized at the 9 am service is Natalie Anne Mosser, the daughter of Brian and Julie Mosser.  We give thanks for this new member and pray that God will give strength and guidance to these parents as they raise their daughter.

 We welcome Erin Gullickson as the guest speaker at the Saturday service.    services this weekend. 

 Congratulations and Best wishes to the Bread of Life High School graduates as we recognize them today:

            Katie Abrahamson                Taylor Godejohn

            Austin Hiller                           Mark Holm                             Stephanie Jesperson                      Dominic Mapes

            Joshua Nelson                        Alex Schoenberg-Carton              Cameron Stone                             Logan Walker         

 Give to the "Drive for 25" – Playground & Pavilion Project - This weekend we launch our “Drive for 25” FUNraiser!  That’s right – in honor of our 25^th Anniversary we have set a goal of raising $25,000 for the playground/pavilion project!  You are invited to give in increments of 25 – be it $25, $250, $2,500 – you get the picture.  Financial gifts can also be given in honor of loved ones or as a memorial.  We invite you to give generously to this project, as together we reach out to youth and families in our community.

Summer Book Group - This summer our Kindle the Faith series will focus on Anne Lamott's newest book, "Help, Thanks, Wow".  It's a quick and easy read, and offers witty reflections on prayer,  faith, and life.  Join Pastor Taryn on Monday evenings at 7pm at Barnes and Noble.  We will meet June 3 and 17, and July 1 and 15.  The book can be found at Barnes and Noble or online at Amazon.com.  See Pastor Taryn with any questions.  

 Special congregation meeting results   Those attending the meeting on  May 12^th voted to extend a pastoral call to candidate Alex Hoops.

Anniversary Choir -  We are looking for individuals who would join together to sing for special events during this 25th anniversary year.  You think you can't sing?  In God's choir, all voices are great voices.  First practice will be Tuesday, May 21st, 7 pm.  Questions talk to Sandy Gilbertson or call the church office. 

 Anniversary Items (T-shirts, yard signs and cell phone holders) are for sale at all services this weekend.  All items  sell for $7.00 each or a “$20 Buck Bundle” which is any combination of 3 items for $20.00. 

All Ministry Teams will meet, Tuesday, May 21st, 6 pm.

 Anniversary Quilt - There are still a few squares to be made.  Interested in making one, talk to Laurie Honadel, she will be glad to give assistance.

WND Women of the ELCA Gathering  will be  June 21-22 at Bowman.   The BOL women are looking for a volunteer to serve as their delegate.   The registration fee and motel expense for BOL women attending will be paid by the BOL women. 

 Camp Registration -   Both Metigoshe and Camp of the Cross are now taking registrations for summer camp.   Bread of Life Women will pay 1/2 of the registration fee.  And full scholarships are available if necessary.   Camp information is in the narthex or can be found on the camp web sites. 

 Pop Tabs - When you have a can of pop, save the pop tab.  Hunter Kreutzbender’s  family has had occasion to stay at the Ronald McDonald House.  Hunter has a goal ~~ to collect one million tabs to help add a room to a McDonald House.   Hunter has reached the half-way mark of his goal so  continue to save those tabs. 

 House Blessings - If you are leaving your home or entering a new one, consider a "House Blessing" to mark the occasion.  Talk to the pastor or call the church office. 

 Metigoshe Day Camp at Bread of Life   will be June 24 - 28.  Put the date on your family calendar and let the friends and neighbors know.

Summer Worship Schedule begins May 25/26:   Saturday service at 5 pm, Sunday service at 9:30 am.  Sunday service alternating contemporary and traditional worship style ~ beginning with traditional on May 26

 The Annual Carnival will be June 19.   Watch for volunteer opportunities.

This is Pentecost Weekend  -  On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Spirit, through whom and in whom the people of God are created and re-created.  Pentecost is sometimes called the church's birthday, but might more appropriately be called its baptism day, since the gift of the Spirit is the fullness of baptism.

The color for Pentecost  is Red which symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit.     Today we use red geraniums to observe this celebration.   These flowers will be planted in the cross planter.   

 Geraniums are given by:
- Jim & Marvel Bakken in  honor of their Family
- Corrine Johnson in memory of Darol Johnson and Emma Weidner
- Nell Killip in memoryof Roger Killip, Grandpa & Grandma Brekke and Grandpa & Grandma Killip
- Colleen Sherven in memory of Ordean Sherven
- Jeanette Varberg in memory of Family Members
- Ron & Ardis Neshem in honor of Granddaughter Emilee Gregory graduating from High School May 19th
- Erna Eidmann in memory of Family Members
-Kathy Wickman in memory of Frank Wickman, Jake & Barbara Wolf, Irene & Bill Schaan, Janice & Jim Frazier, Jim Wolf
- MaryAnn Fitchner in honor of all Family
- Bob & Marilyn Grosz in memory of Jeff Grosz and Bradly Schaan
- Mary & Tom Probst in honor of our Family
- Elaine Swanson in memory of Melvin & Elizabeth Nerem and Carrie Mueller
- George & Jeanice Officer in honor of all our Families
- Mardell Poirier in memory of Morris Poirier
- Ray & Judy Mock in  honor of Confirmation Students and Senior Graduates
- Lon & Sandy Drevecky in memory of Family Members
- Marvel Petrick in memory of Husband and two Brothers 

                Geraniums  given to the glory of God by: 
                       Jay & Diane Kersten
                        Rudy & Mary Zupetz
                        Kevin & Tracey Lawson
                        Gene & Dawn Evenson
                        Derald & Beverly Larson
                        Ole & Laurie Honadel
                        Shirley Quigley