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Confirmation Refresher Course We are happy to announce a Confirmation School Refresher Course for Adults. This course will as noted below at the LLC office in Monticello, Minn., with online access also available to all who are interested. This course will cover Confirmation School lessons in the current curriculum. The lessons and discussions will be led by experienced Confirmation School teachers. The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for adults to gather and be refreshed in these important lessons of life and faith. It is an opportunity for adults to learn about what the current Confirmation School curriculum contains. Lessons will last approximately 1.5 hours, and coffee will be available for those gathered at the LLC office. There is a suggested course fee of $5.00 per lesson. The proceeds will cover costs of this and other work in God’s Kingdom. All lessons will be held at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. Zoom Link Schedule Past lessons are linked to the presentation upon completion. ​ Oct. 26, 2021 Lesson 1: The Most Precious Matter In Our Lives Nov. 23, 2021 Lesson 2: God, Our Heavenly Father Jan. 25, 2022 Lesson 3: Faith, a Gift from God Rescheduled Lesson 4: The Bible, God's Written Word Apr. 26, 2022 Lesson 5: The Sabbath Day, Keep It Holy May 24, 2022 Lesson 6: Jesus, the Word Made Flesh Sep. 27, 2022 Lesson 7: Jesus, Our Savior Oct. 25, 2022 Lesson 8: Temptation and Sin Nov. 22, 2022 Lesson 9: The Gospel, the Message of Victory Jan. 24, 2023 Lesson 4: The Bible, God's Written Word Feb. 28, 2023 Lesson 10: Courtship and Marriage. He Made Them Male and Female Apr. 25, 2023 Lesson 11: The Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier May 23, 2023 Lesson 12: God's Kingdom, Our Mother Sep. 26, 2023 Lesson 13: Conscience, God's Voice In Us Oct. 24, 2023 Lesson 14: Death and Resurrection Jan. 23, 2024 Lesson 15: Heaven, Our Goal Feb. 27, 2024 Lesson 16: Grace, Unmerited Love Apr. 23, 2024 Lesson 17: Repentance, a Change of Heart May 28, 2024 Lesson 18: Prayer, Thy Will Be Done Sep. 24, 2024 Lesson 19: Baptism, a Covenant of a Good Conscience Oct. 22, 2024 Lesson 20: Confession, a Grace Privilege Nov. 26, 2024 Lesson 21: Communion, a Meal of Remembrance Jan. 28, 2025 Lesson 22: Caring for One Another Feb. 25, 2025 Lesson 23: Music, "Sing, O People of the Lord" Apr. 22, 2025 Lesson 24: In the World, Not of the World May 27, 2025 Lesson 25: Luther and the Reformation Sep. 23, 2025 Lesson 26: Laestadian Lutheran Church Oct. 28, 2025 Lesson 27: Mission Work, Spreading the Gospel

Change of Address If you have a change of address, telephone number, email address, or other contact information for LLC subscriptions, communications, or the LLC Telephone and Address Directory, please use the form below. Fill out all fields. All changes and updates made by March 31 will be made in the 2024 LLC Directory. If no changes are made, your information will stay the same. Last Name First Name (Person 1/Husband) First Name (Person 2/Wife) Cell phone (Person 1) Cell phone (Person 2) Email (Person 1) Email (Person 2) Home Phone (if applicable) Member Congregation Choose an option Home Address City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Mailing Address (If different than home address) City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Submit

Annual Services The LLC sponsors annual national worship service events, the largest being Winter Services and Summer Services. Summer Services Winter Services Summer Services Summer Services are held annually around the United States 4th of July holiday. The weekend events also include LLC Board Meetings, a Ministers and Board Members meeting, a Youth Presentation, and the LLC Annual Meeting. The services are held in different geographic areas each year. The schedule for future year’s Summer Services is as follows: ​ 2024 Summer Services, Northwest (Longview) || July 4–7 2025 Summer Services, Northwest (Saskatchewan) || July 3–6 2026 Summer Services, East-Central (Menahga) || July 2–5 2027 Summer Services, East-Central (Toronto) || Dates TBD 2028 Summer Services, East-Central (Elk River) || Dates TBD Winter Services Winter Services are hosted annually by the Phoenix Laestadian Lutheran Church, with assistance from the other area congregations. ​ 2024 Winter Services || March 14-17

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Music upload Do Not Webcast Song List When choosing songs, song leaders and organists should make sure they are not choosing songs that are in Do Not Webcast list for times when the broadcast is live. Often times the pre-service song and the closing songs are not webcast, so the placement of the song may allow you to sing the listed songs. Coordinate with your service director and webcaster as needed Do Not Webcast List Copyright Information Copyright Information (PDF) Upload music When choosing songs, song leaders and organists should Other Resources 2021 Church Calendar Texts and Songs ​ Songs to Sing at Communion ​ LLC Hymnal Copyright Information ​ SHZ Introductions Cross Reference ​ Song Leader & Organist Guide ​ Hymnal VK & SL 2016 Cross Reference ​ Wedding Guide ​ Wedding Music Ideas for Processionals and Recessionals ​ 2022 International Music Camp Upload Song Leading Workshop September 2021 This video shows part of an actual lesson kept this fall for Elk River congregation song leaders. In this 15-minute excerpt, workshop leader Ben Huhta talks about e.g. pronunciation, breathing, preparing for higher notes and singing through long notes. Have your songbook handy when you follow along. Song Leaders & Organist Workshop - June 30, 2020 Introduction to Organ Hymn Introductions Hymn Playing Music in Congregation Life Song Sheets Christmas Peace (SL 15) ​ When in the Moon of Wintertide

How We Believe The Holy Bible and the Lutheran Confessions are the doctrinal foundation in Conservative Laestadianism. Centermost is the sermon of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection. The work of Christ continues in this world as the work of the Holy Spirit in His congregation. ​ In Conservative Laestadianism it is taught that the Holy Spirit performs the work of salvation through the gospel. God sanctifies a sinner within His congregation. The congregation and its members have been entrusted with the word of reconciliation. The proclamation of the gospel is the office of the Holy Spirit. His followers use this authority. While preaching this gospel to all people, they also proclaim the remission of sins, which is the essence of the gospel. Therein the forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name and blood is proclaimed to the sinner. Faith comes by hearing and through hearing the word of Christ. ​ In the content of our teaching, the principles of the Reformation are regarded to be the most important. According to these principles, the Holy Bible is the highest authority in questions regarding faith and life and man is made righteous alone by faith, alone by grace, alone by the merits of Christ. ​ Faith is a gift of God. God has given the gift of faith to everyone born into this world. ​ Baptism is the covenant of a good conscience with God. In baptism God strengthens the child's faith and lifts him into the care of the congregation. An individual who has fallen from the grace of baptism can receive the gift of faith anew through repentance. ​ Repentance is a change of heart. According to Luther, it includes penitence and distress on account of sin, but at the same time believing the gospel or the absolution of sin. The essence of the gospel is the forgiveness of sins. ​ Communion is a memorial meal established by Jesus. It is intended for believers for the strengthening of their faith. ​ The kingdom of God is to be found on earth according to the teachings of Jesus. It is a kingdom of grace on earth and a kingdom of glory in heaven. The kingdom of God is one-minded in faith, doctrine, and love. ​ Treasure Hidden in a Field Read excerpts from the book The Treasure Hidden in a Field, by Juhani Uljas by clicking the "Read" button above.

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