The Lutheran Bible Institute
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Newsletter, 2nd Quarter, June, 2009 |
The Reunion Date | |
Theme - "Turning Points: A Look at the History of LBI" | |
The reunion itself is scheduled for Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the Education Center of Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, MN from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM. The rooms will be available beginning at 12:30 PM (and there is a one-half hour "clean-up" period from 5:30 - 6:00 PM [before continuing conviviality at a local restaurant]). | |
If you're from the Twin Cities area (or within easy driving distance), then you'll probably have attended your local church for worship on this date.
Otherwise, Calvary Lutheran Church offers a series of worship services beginning indoors with "traditional" worship at 8:00 AM in the Chapel and
8:45 AM in the Sanctuary. "Contemporary" worship services are scheduled at 10:00 AM and 11:15 AM and are held outdoors in Calvary Park
(on the north side of the church) when weather permits. And, there is also a "Modern" worship service called "Journey" on Sunday evenings beginning at
6:30 PM in the Sanctuary, if you so desire. Of course, you might also want to check out services at some of the other churches (from "Mega"
through smaller denominations) in the Twin Cities area.
So, here are a few links which should provide a comprehensive listing of choices: Twin Cities Churches (The "Search Options" link may or may not work on this site) Golden Valley, MN Minneapolis, MN Saint Paul, MN |
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Highlights of this year's reunion include the Reverend Doctor Raymond F. Kibler III's (bio here) presentation on the early history of LBI and our own Ingrid Johnson's presentation on the latter history of LBI. All of this history leading to a discussion of beginning a Golden Valley Lutheran College - Lutheran Bible Institute Alumni Association. We continue building more "socializing" time into the reunion schedule. And, if there is interest expressed, then other individual alumni can sign-up to do a 20-minute, "breakout" session on a faith-related topic of their choice (E- or snail-mail Larry Boatman [addresses below], with your proposed session topic). | |
Tentative schedule:
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Formation of Alumni Association Continues to Gain Momentum | |
Since a new laptop computer (which will eventually be given to the GVLC - LBI Alumni Association) is now the repository of the alumni database, the hope of
putting together an "Alumni Association" continues to gain momentum. There's still no income, but one hope is that continued discussion at GVLC - LBI reunions
will generate ideas and action toward sustaining the dream. One of the envisioned revenue streams includes the "How Can I Keep From Singing" CD Project
(all of the extant music of John Seagard's choirs at LBI / GVLC on CDs). CDs will cost around $20.00 each (including Shipping and Handling)
with all of the proceeds going to the "Alumni Association." Meanwhile, if you would like to become a member and support the "Alumni Association," then send a check or money order! Peter Lawrence Boatman 1059 Marie Avenue West Mendota Heights, MN 55118-4131 |