Living Waters Lutheran Church SR

09/06/2026

A live stream of Sunday's Service at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN.

09/03/2026

Shirley Mae Bird, age 91, of Sartell passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the St Cloud Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Living Waters Lutheran Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the church. Private interment will be at a later date.

Shirley was born on November 19, 1934, in Harvey, ND to John and Barbara (Svee) Grund. She attended the Harvey ND elementary school, graduated from the Harvey High School, and went on to attend the Minot State College and earned a teaching certificate. She began dating Howard Bird in the Fall of 1953 at Minot State College. Shirley and Howard were married on June 19, 1955, at First Lutheran Church in Harvey, ND. She worked as a teacher for several years before stepping back to raise their 3 children. Before moving to St. Cloud in 1966 Shirley and Howard lived in Lignite, Kenmare, Minot & Grand Forks, North Dakota; Omaha, Nebraska; and Manhattan, Kansas. In St. Cloud Shirley worked as a librarian’s assistant in the Apollo High School Learning Resource Center. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, sewing, and quilting. She was active in a quilting group making many beautiful quilts, including one specially made for each of her grandchildren. Shirley and Howard loved traveling together, visiting every state in the United States including Alaska and Hawaii, almost every country in Europe, including Turkey, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, South America, and the Caribbean. In particular Shirley enjoyed trips to Norway where she stayed with relatives and explored her heritage.

Shirley his survived by her loving husband of over 71 years, Howard of Sartell; children, Cynthia “Cindy” (Randy) Nouis of Little Falls and Thomas “Tom” (Lori) Bird of Isle; grandchildren, Kyle (Shawna) Bird of St. Cloud, Tyler (Morgan) Bird of Andover, Grady (Kelly) Nouis of St. Augusta, and Victoria (James) Burkart of Upsala; and great-grandchildren, Gareth, Evelyn, and Isabella Nouis, Claire and Andrew Bird; and Sadie Bird; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lee Alan Bird; and brother, Donald Grund.

Memorials are preferred to the charity of the donor’s choice.

09/01/2026

You're invited to Listening for the Common Good, a community focus group being hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church as part of United Way’s Days of Caring. On Thursday, September 24 from 10:00–11:30 a.m., people from faith communities and community organizations will come together to listen and explore questions such as: What needs in our community are going unmet? What gets in the way of collaboration? What do people value when faith communities engage beyond their walls? And what could meaningful community partnership look like in the future?

08/26/2026

BREW STUDY - Fall 2026!
First gathering of fall is September 15!
All are welcome to join this small group for fellowship and discussion of various study materials picked by the group. We meet on Tuesdays during the school year from 6:30 to 7:30 at the following locations. Just show up any Tuesday!

Sept. 15: House of Pizza

Sept. 22: Iron Street

Sept. 29: Molitors

Oct. 6: Iron Street

Oct. 13: Molitors

Oct. 20: House of Pizza

Oct. 27: Iron Street

Nov. 3: Molitors

Nov. 10: Iron Street

Nov. 17: House of Pizza

Nov. 24: No mtg (Thanksgiving wk)

Dec. 1: Iron Street

Dec. 8: Molitors

Dec. 15: House of Pizza

No meeting Dec. 22 or Dec. 29.

08/26/2026

All are welcome to this women’s fellowship group that meets usually the 3rd Thursday of the month in room A/B of the church. Contact Cheri Satre with questions at [email protected].

On September 24, at 6:30 p.m., join us to learn the game of Mahjong!

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

Our very own Tauna Quimby will be the presenter at the Great River Conference Fall Gathering! Email [email protected] for a registration forms, or take one from the Welcome Center at the entrance to the sanctuary on Sunday.

08/21/2026

Register online here: https://forms.gle/5r85jCq7zRFmVtjP9