Churches

St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502
St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth
Thursday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids Against Hunger at LHS. 4 p.m. Veterans Home Mass. Friday, Nov. 6: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids Against Hunger at LHS. Saturday, Nov. 6: Vouchers/Fair Trade. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Nov. 8: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Vouchers/Fair Trade. 1 p.m. Highway Cleanup. Monday, Nov. 9: 6 p.m. St. Catherine PC Meeting with Pipestone. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. St. Catherine FC. 7 p.m. Fall Fest Team; LCCW. 7:30 p.m. St. Mary PC. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 10 a.m. Mass at Mary Jane Brown Home. Veterans Day. 3:30/7 p.m. Faith Formation. 5:30 p.m. Social Ministry. Thursday, Nov. 12: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 1 p.m. Parish Fun Day. 6-8 p.m. CR.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luverncrc.com — luvernecrc@ymail.com
Roger Sparks, Pastor
Sunday, Nov. 8: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 11 a.m. Sunday School; Catechism Classes. 6:30 p.m. Worship Service. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 9:30 a.m. CoffeeBreak/Story Hour. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 7:30 p.m. Youth Group.
 
First Baptist Church
1033 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Dick Lauger, Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 12 p.m. Senior Focus Potluck. 7 p.m. Worship Service on Vast Channel 3. Friday, Nov. 6: 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Morning Service. 6 p.m. Evening Service. Monday, Nov. 9: 8 p.m. Union Gospel Mission Service. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at FBC. 4 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at FBC. 7 p.m. Deacons Meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. 6:55 p.m. Awana/Red, White and Blue. Thursday, Nov. 12: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at FBC (Psalm 103 and 104). 7 p.m. Worship Service on Vast Channel 3.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — Nichols-glc@live.com
Ron Nichols, Pastor; Cole McCormick, Interim Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MIA. 9:30 a.m. Coffee. 4:30 p.m. Book Study. 7 p.m. Shetek Camp Strategic Planning Gathering in Fellowship Hall. Friday, Nov. 6: 6:30 p.m. Telecast Ch. 3 (VAST). Saturday, Nov. 7: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, Nov. 8: 8:15 a.m. Radio Broadcast; Worship. 9:15 a.m. Coffee. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Adult Study. 10:45 a.m. Worship. Monday, Nov. 9: 4 p.m. Telecast Ch. 3 (VAST). Tuesday, Nov. 10: 9 a.m. Staff Meeting. 1:30 p.m. GLCW. 6:45 p.m. Ministry Meetings. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 7 a.m. Men’s Study. 3:15 p.m. Faith Weavers. 5:30 p.m. Conf. Supper. 7 p.m. Chancel Choir; Confirmation. Thursday, Nov. 12: 2 p.m. GLCW. 4:30 p.m. Book Study.
 
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4571 — pastorapalmquist67@yahoo.com
Andrew M. Palmquist, Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 5 p.m. Worship Service on Channel 3. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Sunday School. 9:15 a.m. Bible Class. 10:15 a.m. Worship with communion. Monday, Nov. 9: ELS Pastors’ Meeting in Mankato. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 3:30 p.m. Communion at Veterans Home. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 6:30 p.m. Catechism Class. Thursday, Nov. 12: 2 p.m. Ladies Aid Meeting. 5 p.m. Service on Ch. 3.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Thursday, Nov. 5: 6 p.m. Ladies Night Out. 7 p.m. Consistory Meeting. Friday, Nov. 6: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Saturday, Nov. 7: SR RCYF Fall Cleanup. 2-4 p.m. Open House Diaper Shower for Jason and Kelsey Vander Linden. Sunday, Nov. 8: First Fruits Offering. 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:50 p.m. Family Education Hour. 7 p.m. Senior RCYF; Junior RCYF. Monday, Nov. 9: 7 p.m. Congregational Meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Fellowship. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 5:30 p.m. Midweek Meal. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Clubs/YEL. 6:45 p.m. Rachel Circle. 7 p.m. Magnify Praise Team. 8 p.m. Adult Choir.
 
 
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
220 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service; Fellowship after service. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Our Mission Statement: Historic Holy Trinity strives to serve God and our community through worship, stewardship and friendship. Contact Emily Lodine Overgaard at (507) 227-6175 for information. Come as you are — our leader wore sandals.
 
First Assembly of God Church
1075 110th Ave., 2 miles west of Luverne on County Rd. 4
Kenneth and Gloria Kashner, Pastors
Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. Morning Worship. 6:30 p.m. School of the Holy Spirit. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Kids Connection; Men’s Bible Study with Pastor Ken; Women’s Bible Study with Pastor Gloria.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529; email: luverneumc@iw.net
Thursday, Nov. 5: 1-3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net — www.fpcluverne.com
Thursday, Nov. 5:  9 a.m. PW Coordinating Team. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Kids Against Hunger. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. Worship. Potluck to follow. Monday, Nov. 9: 5-6 p.m. Weight Watchers. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 1:15 p.m. Communion at Veterans Home. 1:45 p.m. Communion at Centennial. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Poplar Creek. 2:45 p.m. Communion at MJB. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 3:15 p.m. Youth Club. 6 p.m. Bells; Confirmation. 7 p.m. Choir. Thursday, Nov. 12: 2-7 p.m. Photos.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316, Dial-A-Devotion Ph. 283-4005
email: stjohn@iw.net — www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Gary Klatt, Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Little Lambs Devotions. 2 p.m. Women’s Society. Saturday, Nov. 7: 5:30 p.m. Worship-Holy Communion. 6:45 p.m. Bingo Night. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. 10:15 a.m. Christian Education Hour. 11:15 a.m. Junior Choir. 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Night. Monday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. Circuit Pastors’ Conference at St. John. 7:30 p.m. Men’s Club. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 1:15 p.m. Communion at Ellsworth. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Lyon Manor. 2:45 p.m. Communion at RR Health Centre. 3:30 p.m. Communion at Hills. 6 p.m. Mom’s Night Out. 7 p.m. Guild. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 9 a.m. Little Lambs Devotions. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 11:15 a.m. Staff Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Catechism; H.S. Supper. 7 p.m. H.S. Bible Study; KFC; Sr. Choir. Thursday, Nov. 12: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Little Lambs Devotions. 1:30 p.m. Communion at MJBH. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Poplar Creek. 3:30 p.m. Communion at Veterans Home.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Billy Skaggs, Pastor
Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Kids Rock Children’s Ministry. 6 p.m. Youth Ministry. Life groups meet throughout the week.
 
New Life Celebration Church
211 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-6522; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship in the lower level meeting room of the Creeger building. Every third Thursday: 5 p.m. Food give-away. Bible Study groups meet at various times and days.
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. 669-2855; email: revmumme@gmail.com — www.zionlutheranhardwick.com
Mark W. Mumme, Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 4-5 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Cable 3 TV-Luverne. Friday, Nov. 6: 4-5 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Cable 3 TV-Luverne. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Study. 10 a.m. Mentor Program. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Monday, Nov. 9: 9 a.m. Circuit Pastors Meeting at Luverne. 1 p.m. Quilting. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 7 p.m. Elders Meeting. 8 p.m. Church Council Meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. No Confirmation. 7 p.m. Hardwick Veterans Day Banquet (Youth Group report at 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 12: 4-5 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Cable 3 TV-Luverne.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662
Ray Heidenson, Pastor
Sunday, Nov. 8: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday, Nov. 11: 7 p.m. Choir Practice.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Ray Heidenson, Pastor
Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Sunday School. Thursday, Nov. 12: 7:30 p.m. Church Council.
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., Beaver Creek
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Church Ph. 283-9698; cell 227-7821
adrmagumc@frontiernet.net — www.adrianmagnoliaumc.com
Kristi Franken, Pastor
Thursday, Nov. 5: 8:30 a.m. Volunteer Meeting “Kids Against Hunger” at Luverne HS gym. KAH Packing Event. Friday, Nov. 6: KAH Packing Event all day at Luverne HS. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 10 a.m. Ecumenical book/Bible Study at Adrian Sr. Dining. Thursday, Nov. 12: 2 p.m. Magnolia UMW.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Reuben Sinnema, Youth Pastor
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor Grant Fisher
112 N. Main St., Hills
Thursday, Nov. 5: 9:30 a.m. Pastors meeting in Redwood Falls. Friday, Nov. 6: 4:30-7 p.m. Lutefisk Supper by Norse Glee Club in Sioux Falls. Pastor’s Sabbath. Saturday, Nov. 7: 10 a.m. Cleaning classrooms and raking leaves. Sunday, Nov. 8: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship at Bethlehem. Tuesday, Nov. 10: 2:30 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Home. 3:15 p.m. Bible Study at Village. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. 9 a.m. Quilting. 5-7 p.m. Bethlehem Fall Festival. No Confirmation Class.
 
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Services.