Lord of Life member Lonnie Sinclair passed away Wednesday July 22, 2020. You can read his obituary here. His memorial service will be live-streamed Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2pm at our website.

One of our Lord of Life families with on-going medical needs could use some help packing and moving Saturday, Aug. 15th. Truck, minivan and/or large vehicles for hauling are welcome. Click here for more information and to sign up.

WORSHIP starts at 8:20, 9:45 or 11:05am. You can participate/watch at

our website or on our Facebook page. Re-broadcasts are available all day.

Sunday's Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28

ENGAGE!: A new "House Church"

Check out Engage! worship.

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It's just another great way to share faith in your home or virtually with friends around the world. You can see this week’s message here.

Sunday School for kids age 3 through 6th grade will resume Aug. 16 virtually. Watch 10am Sunday on our Facebook page or our website.

Virtual Blessing of the Backpacks - Sunday, Aug. 16th during worship. You can pick up a special backpack carabiner from the pastors at Lord of Life from 10am-noon on Aug. 16 and 23. 

Festival of Pianos, Virtual Concert - 4 concert pianists, including Featuring Lord of Life Director of Worship & the Arts Dan Fenn will perform Sunday night, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. More info here. If you don’t have Facebook, you can watch on YouTube here.

We are committed to helping our church family stay connected to one another while we are physically separated. Every week, we provide new resources to help you grow spiritually and to minister the love of Jesus to your family and community. There are lots of opportunities for bible studies/discussions for all ages.

Adopt-A-Senior - Residents at Copperwood Senior Living Apartments without transportation need assistance with grocery shopping. Email Patrick Nazaroff for more information or to sign up.

Masks for CISD kids - Drop off at Lord of Life. More info on Facebook

Peace and Justice Network needs your (or your kids) art for International Day of Peace. More information here.

Church Coffee for Sale - free-will donation. Fellowship coffee purchased pre-Covid-19 is expiring soon. Stop by Lord of Life Sundays from 10 to noon or during regular office hours to pick up a bag. Limited supply so stop by soon!

Beyond Sunday Podcast - Weekly conversations with Pastor David Bauser and Faith Formation director Patrick Nazaroff. This week: Cognitive Dissonance.

God’s Work, Our Hands Day is September 13th!

Our 2020 community project is birthday boxes for foster children at Angel Reach. There are options to shop, ship and/or donate money. Click here for more information.

Due to Covid-19 constraints, our Annual Pig Roast in October to raise money for the Pastor's Discretionary Fund has been cancelled.

Stay tuned for big plans for a Fall Festival October 24th, 2020 to benefit the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, where we can safely come together and raise money for this important outreach at Lord of Life. More info coming soon!

Looking for a chance to visit with the Pastors? Are you lonely for church? Stop by Lord of Life Sundays from 10am to 12 noon for a drive-through blessing from the pastors, a back-to-school backpack tag, drop off donations for God's Work Our Hands Day, grab a devotional book or grab some overstock Welcome Center fair trade coffee. Smart health choices like masks and social distancing, etc. will be followed.

Check out the Children's Ministry Page on the Lord of Life Website for up-to-date information, upcoming events and weekly activities for Children and Families.

We mourn the loss of Pastor/President (Bishop) Adita Torres of the Lutheran Church of Peru, following her battle with COVID-19. You can read more about her life here.

If you would like to donate money in memoriam, please click here and choose Peru-Filadelfia from the drop-down menu.

Sound Technician and Director of Children's Faith Formation needed at Lord of Life.

Read our Action Plan to re-open Lord of Life.

"Devote yourself to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving." - Colossians 4:2

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