LFL of South Dakota

2027 Lutherans For Life of South Dakota essay Contest

2027 Essay Contest Rules – South Dakota

Diaper Derby

South Dakota Lutherans for Life is partnering with your local church to bring you Diaper Derby, a friendly competition to collect disposable diapers and wipes to donate to your local crisis pregnancy center/shelter.

Here are the 2026 Diaper Derby results:

Congregation | Diapers | Wipes

Faith Lutheran – Pierre | 4,332 | 11,888
Faith Lutheran – Sioux Falls | 3,662 | 3,096
Mt. Calvary Lutheran – Huron | 848
Our Redeemer Lutheran – Sioux Falls | 2,814 | 3,336
Peace Lutheran – Brookings | 1,305 | 12 packs
Peace Lutheran – Rapid Ciety | 1,392 | 1,884
St. John’s Lutheran – Wolsey | 142 | Five packs
Trinity Lutheran – White Lake | 1,414 | 2,032
Zion Lutheran – Mitchell | 1.350 | 2,698
Zion Lutheran – Sioux Falls | 7.988

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Diaper Derby!

2026 Lutherans For Life of South Dakota essay Contest

Here are our winners. (Click on the links below to read the essays.)

9th Through 12th Grade Division

Olivia Brown – First Place
Lydia Brown – Second Place

6th Through 8th Grade Division

Joy Drevlow – First Place
Kendall Johnsen – Second Place

Olivia Brown was also the winner of the National Lutherans For Life Essay Contest — 9th through 12th Grace Division!

Congratulations to the 2026 LFL National Essay Contest Winners!

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!