2026 Lutherans For Life Essay Contest
Our 2026 Lutherans For Life Essay Contest Theme: That They May Have Life.
Our theme verse: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).
The Lutherans For Life Council of Federation Presidents sponsors an essay contest each year for students in two grade categories: 6-8 and 9-12.
- This contest is available for students in all states who attend a Lutheran school or a Lutheran church.
- State essay contests precede the national essay contest. State essay winners in the two grade categories will be entered into the national contest. .
We look forward to students across South Dakota participating in our contest and letting their voices be heard through their life-affirming essays!
Questions? Please contact Michele Hartshorn at mhartshorn@lutheransforlife.org.
2026 South Dakota Essay Contest Rules
2025 Lutherans For Life Essay Contest
2025 Essay Contest Winners:
9-12th grade
Olivia Brown
Spearfish, South Dakota
6-8th grade
Aubrey Schuldt
Spearfish, South Dakota
Witness of the Crosses Trailer
We invite fellow congregations or any organization in South Dakota to use the Witness of the Crosses Trailer to display the number of abortions in 2022 in our state. Please contact a board member if you are interested!
Lutherans For Life of South Dakota on Facebook
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Lutherans For Life of South Dakota State Board Officers
President | Jill Johnsen | jjohns8@yahoo.com
Secretary | Keri Buttke | keri.buttke@gmail.com
Treasurer | Stacey Moulton | staceylm89@gmail.com
Mailing address:
420 E Madison Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Board Member | Don Sperlich | redeemarmour@unitelsd.net
Board Member | Ruth Rynearson | ruth.rynearson@peacebrookings.org
Pastoral Advisor | Rev. Ryan Drevlow | pastordrevlow@gmail.com
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