churches

St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502
St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth
Thomas Jennings, Pastor
Thursday, Oct. 8: 10:30 a.m. Anointing Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Anointing Mass at Veterans Home. Friday, Oct. 9: 9:30 PVM Mass. Saturday, Oct. 10: DOW-CCW Convention at Austin; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shredding Truck sponsored by SC Carmelites; 5:30 p.m. SC Mass. Sunday, Oct. 11: Life and Dignity Sunday. 8:30 a.m. Mass at Saint Mary; Saint Mary Faith Formation first day. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Fellowship LCF. Monday, Oct. 12: Columbus Day Fall Pilgrimage. Oct. 12-15; begin to bring items for rummage sale. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 9 a.m. St. Catherine Communion Service. 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. SC-FC. 7 p.m. Fall Fest. Wednesday, Oct. 14: No Faith Formation (MEA). 10 a.m. MFB Communion Service. Thursday, Oct. 15: 9 a.m. St. Catherine Communion Service. 10 a.m. Tuff Anointing Mass. Saint Catherine Rummage Sale; MEA.
 
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, Oct. 11: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sunday School and Catechism Classes; Noon Church Potluck; 6:30 p.m. Worship Service. Monday, Oct. 12: 9 a.m. PERK-UP – Hills; 7 p.m. Friendship. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 9:30 a.m. CoffeeBreak/Story Hour. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 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, Oct. 8: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at FBC. 7 p.m. Worship Service on Channel 3. Friday, Oct. 9: 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Oct. 11: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Morning Service; 6 p.m. Evening Service. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study; 4 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at FBC; 7 p.m. Deacon Meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 14: No Awana-MEA. Thursday, Oct. 15: 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, Oct. 8: 2 p.m. GLCW; 4:30 p.m. Book Study; Pastor Ron Vacation until Oct. 23. Friday, Oct. 9: 6:30 p.m. Worship telecast on Channel 3. Saturday, Oct. 10: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, Oct. 11: 8:15 a.m. Radio broadcast; 8:15 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Coffee; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Study; 10:45 a.m. Worship; 6-8 p.m. Youth Bonfire at Overgaard Farm. Monday, Oct. 12: 4 p.m. Worship telecast on Channel 3; 5:45 p.m. Echoes. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 9 a.m. Staff meeting; 6:45 p.m. Ministry meetings; 8 p.m. PPC. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 7 a.m. Men’s Study; 7 p.m. Choir; MEA-No Confirmation classes. Thursday, Oct. 15: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MIA; 9:30 a.m. Coffee; 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, Oct. 8: 5 p.m. Worship Service on Channel 3. Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Sunday School. 9:15 a.m. Bible Class. 10:15 a.m. Worship. Thursday, Oct. 15: 5 p.m. Worship Service on Channel 3.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, Oct. 9: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Saturday, Oct. 10: 8 p.m. Union Gospel Mission Service. Sunday, Oct. 11: Care Shepherd Nominations Due; 7 p.m. Sr. RCYF and Jr. RCYF. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 10 a.m. Staff Meeting; 7 p.m. Consistory Meeting and Bible Study Fellowship. Wednesday, Oct. 14: No Midweek Activities; 7 p.m. Magnify Praise Team.
 
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
Dorie Hall, Pastor
Thursday, Oct. 8: 1-3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf; 6:30 p.m. SPPRC Committee Meeting. Friday, Oct. 9: 6 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal. Saturday, Oct. 10: 3 p.m. Wedding, reception and dance. Sunday, Oct. 11: 9:30 a.m. Coffee Hour; 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service; 1:30 p.m. Mary Jane Brown Home Worship; 2:15 p.m. Poplar Creek Worship; 4:30 p.m. Bait of Satan Bible Study; 6 p.m. ALIVE Youth Group. Monday, Oct 12: Church office closed; No Bible study. Wednesday, Oct. 14: No FUEL Children’s Ministry activities-MEA Break; No Confirmation. Thursday, Oct. 15: 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
Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship. Monday, Oct. 12: 5 p.m. Weight Watchers; Office Closed. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 1:15 p.m. Vets Home Communion; 1:45 p.m. Communion at Centennial; 2:15 p.m. Poplar Creek Communion; 2:45 p.m. MJB Communion; 5:30 p.m. Service of Worship on VAST. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 10 a.m. Bible Lesson at Poplar Creek; 7 p.m. Choir; 8 p.m. Session.
 
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, Oct. 8: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Little Lambs devotions. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fall Salad Luncheon. 1:30 p.m. Communion at Mary Jane Brown. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Poplar Creek. 3:30 p.m. Communion at Veterans Home. Saturday, Oct. 10: 5:30 p.m. Worship with Communion. Sunday, Oct. 11: LWML Sunday. 9 a.m. Worship with Communion. 10:15 a.m. Christian Education Hour. 11:15 a.m. Junior Choir. 6:30 p.m. Youth Fellowship Night.  Monday, Oct. 12: 11:15 a.m. Staff meeting. 7:30 p.m. Men’s Club. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 1:15 p.m. Communion at Ellsworth. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Lyon Manor. 2:45 p.m. Communion at Rock Rapids Health Centre. 3:30 p.m. Communion at Hills. 6 p.m. Mom’s Night Out. 7 p.m. Missionary Guild. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. No evening activities. Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16: No Little Lambs.
 
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, Oct. 8: 4-5 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Cable 3 TV Luverne. Friday, Oct. 9: 4-5 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Cable 3 TV Luverne. Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Study. 10 a.m. Mentor Program. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 11:30 a.m. Choir Practice. 5-7 p.m. LWML Fall Soup Supper Fundraiser. Monday, Oct. 12: 1 p.m. Quilting. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 7 p.m. Elder’s Meeting. 8 p.m. Church Council meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 6 p.m. Confirmation. 7 p.m. Choir Practice. Thursday, Oct. 15: 2 p.m. MJB Home Birthday Party (Service Group #2). 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, Oct. 11: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 7 p.m. Choir Practice.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Ray Heidenson, Pastor
Thursday, Oct. 8: 8 p.m. Church Council meeting. Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.
 
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
Sunday, Oct 11: 9 a.m. Worship Service. Sunday School.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Reuben Sinnema, Pastor
Sunday, Oct. 11: 9:30 a.m. Worship. 11 a.m. Sunday School. 6:30 p.m. RCYF.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Interim Pastor Grant Fisher
112 N. Main St., Hills
507-962-3270
Sunday, Oct. 11: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship at Bethlehem. 7 p.m. Sixth- through eighth-grade Youth Night. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 10:30 a.m. Text Study at Grace Lutheran in Luverne. 2:30 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Home. 3:15 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Village. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 9 a.m. Quilting. 2 p.m. Village Circle at Garden Room of Tuff Village. 7 p.m. Circle of Hope. No confirmation or youth activities. Thursday, Oct. 15: 9 a.m. Shetek Conference meeting at Shalom Hills.
 
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.