We exist to help people discover who Jesus Christ is, what He has already done for them, and what He wants to do in their lives now!  We strive to equip people to learn how to live out of that discovery as a Christ Follower whether they are a child, teenager, or an adult.  Part of learning to live out of that discovery, is owning the responsibility that we have to share Jesus Christ with as many people as we possibly can (Matthew 28:19–20).  We believe that this example is modeled by the woman at the well in John 4 and we strive to follow that same example.

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Who Is Lucy?

In the early 1980’s, Lucy Sundstrom was a housewife, helping her husband manage his construction business and babysitting out of her home to help subsidize their income. Lucy noticed that as her daycare children would grow, their mothers would sell the items the children had grown out of to mothers of younger children. A high chair here and there, clothing, toys that no longer held their children’s attention – items with plenty of life left in them. The mothers could sell their unused items for a little extra money and the new owner could enjoy using it at a fraction of the cost.

Lucy had the insight to create a space to make what these mothers were already doing easier. With that, the attic of Lucy’s home daycare became the first Lucy’s Nearly New Shoppe. Soon women weren’t just exchanging children’s items, they were bringing in clothes they themselves no longer wore, household items, and even men’s clothing.

Lucy’s Nearly New Shoppe had out grown the attic! To devote herself to the budding consignment shop full-time, Lucy left the daycare business behind and purchased a building on Main Street. Along moving to a bigger location, Lucy developed a paper system for numbering the consignors, logging what they had brought in, and what had sold – the same paper system we used until 2012 when we switched to a computer system.

Since 1997, Lucy’s Nearly New has called their current location on South Junction Avenue home. We’ve made some changes over the years… we no longer sell children’s items, we now stock some new merchandise along with our consignors items, and we’ve gone digital. But the premise of Lucy’s original idea remains the same, a place for our consignors to make some extra shopping money and our shoppers to find a great deal they can’t find anywhere else. We offer a boutique atmosphere to rehome your items.

Our inventory changes every week. Stop by today to see what we have to offer today!

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Sturgis United Methodist Church has a job opening for the Treehouse After-School coordinator. This is a part-time position, 2:30-5:45 Wednesday afternoons. The coordinator would need to plan activities for Treehouse's weekly Wednesday meeting as well as leading the program. Treehouse serves kids ages K-4th grade. For a more detailed job description and information, please contact the church office by phone (605-720-5578), email (sturgisumc@hotmail.com), or in person.

Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water;
but a person of understanding draws it out. -- Proverbs 20:5 (CSB)

Are you, or do you know someone, interested in pursuing the next step in your walk with Christ or would you like some support bridging into stability? Love INC has mentorship and coaching opportunities available. Just give us a call at 605-206-3515 or email at sturgis@love-inc.us.

At Love INC, through our volunteers and church partners, while meeting material needs, we are sharing this Good News: you are loved, you belong, you have choices, and you have something to offer.

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Larger furniture items can be scheduled for a pick-up by calling our office at 605.206.3515.

Address: 1242 Sherman St., Sturgis, SD 57785

Interested in volunteering? Just call 605.206.3515 or email sturgis@love-inc.us. It would be our pleasure to partner with you in advancing God's Kingdom here in the Black Hills!

These community events are hosted by friends of Love INC. If you have an event you would like to add, email sturgis@love-inc.us

The Sturgis Public Library will be hosting a Full Moon Hike on Sunday, September 7th at 7pm. Meet at the Sturgis Brown High School parking lot for a gentle 3 mile loop under the glow of the full moon. Along the way we’ll pause for short, kid-friendly talks about moon phases, nocturnal wildlife, and how our eyes adjust to the dark. Bring water, bug spray, and a flashlight!

More details here!

Join Chelle at the Sturgis Public Library on Thursday, September 4th at 5pm for a relaxing evening of crochet tips, techniques and creative fun perfect for teens and adults. All supplies are provided. It is free to attend, please RSVP with the library.

More details here!

You are invited to a fun-filled 4-Person Scramble Charity Golf Tournament supporting Treasured Lives at the beautiful Boulder Canyon Golf Club.

Location: Boulder Canyon Golf Club
Time: Shotgun start at 12:00 PM | Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
Open to the Public – Invite your friends!

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just out for fun, gather your team and hit the greens for a great cause. Sign up HERE.

The Annual Sturgis Community Appreciation Picnic and FINAL Music on Main are set for Wednesday, September 3rd 2025!

This evening’s music is sponsored by First National Bank who proudly presents: Dave Martinson’s Big Band!

The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau invites the entire community to stop by for free barbeque and live music at Harley-Davidson Rally Point in downtown Sturgis in appreciation of another great summer and year of hardworking, community-minded local businesses, friends, and neighbors!

Food Serving Begins: 5PM
Mountain Bike Race Begins: 6PM
Live Music Begins: 6PM

More details here!

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Wednesdays at 11 am for PreK Storytime for ages 3-6. Celebrate literacy with movement, stories, and crafts with Miss Sierra.

We are working to develop a strong mentorship program. Mentorship is a long walk alongside others, rooted in trust and presence. It’s about consistently showing up and embodying the values that say: you are loved, you belong, you have choices, and you have something to offer. Through this journey, mentors help others discover their worth and navigate life with confidence and purpose. True mentorship isn’t just guidance—it’s a relationship that transforms both lives over time.

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