Our History
Celebrating God's Presence in the History and Ministry
of Lord of Life Lutheran Church
September 15, 1994
The Division For Outreach appoints Pastor Jamie Thompson as Pastor Developer, followed by the official call given by the St. Paul Area Synod. Pastor Jamie, his wife Sherri, their son and daughter Nathan and Breanna arrive in Farmington.
April 2, 1995
First Service of Lord of Life at Akin Road Elementary School. 229 people present including Bishop Lowell Erdahl of the St. Paul Area Synod.
August 12-15, 1996
First Vacation Bible School with 40 children and 15 volunteers meeting daily at the parsonage.
August 16-18, 1996
Mission statement adopted: "Making God first through hope, growth, and togetherness."
September 29, 1996
First confirmation class is confirmed. The Charter was opened for the first time with 80 people signing the charter.
April 6, 1997
Service of Organization led by Mission Director Richard Mord. The constitution, bylaws, and budget are adopted.
April 13, 1997
Service of Recognition. Bishop Mark Hanson preaches and presides. Lord of Life recognized as a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pastor Jamie Thompson is called as the first pastor of Lord of Life. The Charter officially closes with 144 baptized members.
December 1999
Lord of Life closes the purchase of its 15 acre site, just west of Pilot Knob road on the south side of Dodd Boulevard.
April 2002
Lord of Life give thanks to God for its 7 years of worship and its 5th anniversary!
July 2006
Lord of Life breaks ground on our new building site!
January 2007
Lord of Life takes occupancy of our new building!
April 2007
Lord of Life hosts our official Open House and Dedication Ceremonies and celebrates 10 years as a recognized ELCA congregation.
April 2017
Lord of Life celebrates 21 years of worship and 10 years of worship in our building on Dodd Lane.
“Things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”