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- By Andrew Palmquist, Bethany Lutheran Church, LuverneNovember 08, 2016A journalist was on assignment in a Third World country. Walking the city streets, he struck up a conversation with a young boy. The boy had no home, no family. He lived day to day. His shelter was a cardboard box. As the journalist asked his age and found out that his birthday was the next day, the journalist asked him, “If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want for your…
- November 08, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Nov. 10: 1-4 p.m. Fun Day. 2:30 p.m. Mass at Tuff Home. Saturday, Nov. 12: 4 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 5:30 p.m. Fall Fest. Sunday, Nov. 13: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 6 p.m. LCF. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study. Tuesday, Nov. 15: 9:30 a.m.…
- By Maggie Brandt-Dryer, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, HillsOctober 18, 2016There is a story in Genesis 32 in which Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man all night. Jacob is alone and desperate. He is afraid his twin brother Esau is coming for him. Esau has good reason to be upset. The firstborn of the two twins, Esau is the rightful recipient of the birthright and blessing, both of which were manipulated away from him by his conniving little brother, Jacob. Jacob hears…
- October 18, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Oct. 20: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. 7 p.m. FallFest meeting. Friday, Oct. 21: 9:30 a.m. mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Oct. 22: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Oct. 23: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St.…
- October 12, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Oct. 13: 10:30 a.m. St. Catherine Anointing Mass. 1-4 p.m. Fun Day. 2:30 p.m. Mass at Tuff Home. Friday, Oct. 14: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Oct. 15: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Oct. 16: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St.…
- By Dick Lauger, pastor First Baptist ChurchOctober 12, 2016I am beginning to enjoy things I can no longer do. In typical American fashion, my life has been fairly active physically. I have enjoyed hiking and jogging and softball and basketball. I have coached my kids in soccer and baseball and helped them in just about anything they were inclined to try. The years have taken away my ability to participate in many of these activities. Reflexes and stamina…
- October 04, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Oct. 6: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. 5-8 p.m. Rummage sale. 7 p.m. Fall Fest meeting. Friday, Oct. 7: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Noon-6 p.m. Rummage sale. Saturday, Oct. 8: 8 a.m. WDCCW workshop in Fairmont. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St.…
- By Kristi Franken, Adrian/Magnolia United Methodist ChurchOctober 04, 2016Things work well when a team of people know and can see the end result. The team I refer to is called community. It is a wonder before the eyes to watch an intergenerational event take place, and there is no division between the young and old … for they are a TEAM. Many times during the course of the Kids Against Hunger packing event Sept. 29 and 30, I stood back and soaked in the dust of the…
- By Martha Fick, Good Samaritan, Mission EffectivenessSeptember 27, 2016“Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, but instead let there be thanksgiving.” Ephesians 5:4 Several years ago a Sunday school student gave me a beautiful raindrop-shaped prism. I hung it on a clear thread in front of a south window, not sure what to expect. The following morning I was delighted to find sparkling little rainbows dancing around my living room. The clearer…
- September 27, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 29: 9 a.m. St. Catherine Communion Service. Friday, Sept. 30: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Oct. 1: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4-7 p.m. St. Mary’s Fall Dinner.…
- By Martha Fick, Good Samaritan, Mission EffectivenessSeptember 20, 2016“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” John 15:14 Our lives are full of obligations. Parents tell their children, “You can go out to play if you've finished your homework.” As adults we learn that certain tasks must be done or there will be consequences. If we don't put gas in the car, it won't run. In relationships, if we don't invest time and respect into our…
- September 20, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 22: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. Friday, Sept. 23: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Sept. 24: 3 p.m. LeBrun/Moe wedding. 5-8 p.m. MS Corn Maze. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Sept. 25: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary…
- By Martha Fick, Good Samaritan, Mission EffectivenessSeptember 13, 2016“Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Traveling in Europe we found ourselves several blocks from the hotel where our bus would soon be leaving. It was still a long walk when the wheels on our largest (and heaviest) suitcase gave out, and suddenly we were working very hard to manage our baggage and get to where we needed to be on time. Later we were able to…
- September 13, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 15: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 2:30 p.m. Mass at Tuff Home. Friday, Sept. 16: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Sept. 17: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Sept. 18: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday School…
- September 06, 2016St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 8: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. 7 p.m. Faith Formation meeting. Friday, Sept. 9: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Sept. 10: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Sept. 11: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at…
- By Jason Cunningham, pastor, First Presbyterian ChurchSeptember 06, 2016Consider the short Old Testament book of Ruth. Why is the book of Ruth important? The story is a great one tucked in between Judges and I Samuel. You can miss it if you are flipping through the pages of your Bible too quickly. At the same time, the book of Ruth has been called one of the most beautiful pieces of literature ever written. Ruth and her mother-in-law Naomi set out from the land of…
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