St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502
St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth
Thomas Jennings, Pastor
Thursday, April 7: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 7 p.m. RCIA, Pastoral Center, Centennial Room. Friday, April 8: 9:15 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor, Ellsworth. 4:30 to 7 p.m. St. Catherine KC Lenten Fish Fry, Parish Hall. Saturday, April 9: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 10 a.m. First Communion photos taken, St. Catherine. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, April 10: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine with First Communion and fellowship; Children’s Liturgy of the Word; Sunday School. Tuesday, April 12: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Pastoral Center, Room 3. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mission Sewing, Pastoral Center. 6:30 p.m. St. Catherine Finance meeting, Pastoral Center. Wednesday, April 13: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Last Faith Formation classes. 4:30 p.m. St. Catherine 5th grade Lenten play, Pariish Hall. 7 p.m. St. Mary Reconciliation. Thursday, April 14: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 7 p.m. RCIA, Centennial Room.
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernerc.com
Roger Sparks, Pastor
Sunday, April 17: 9:30 a.m. Morning Service. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School/Catechism. 6:30 p.m. Evening Service. Tuesday, April 19: 8:20 a.m. CB leader meeting. 9:30 a.m. CoffeeBreak/StoryHour.
First Baptist Church
1033 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091
e-mail: fbcluv@iw.net - www.fbcluverne.org
Dick Lauger, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study at FBC (Hebrews 11) 3 p.m. Worship on Knology Channel 3. 6:30 p.m. Women’s Friendship salad buffet at FBC. Sunday, April 17: 9:15 a.m. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Morning Service. 6 p.m. FBC annual meeting. Monday, April 18: 5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study at FBC. Tuesday, April 19: 1:30 p.m. Communion at Mary Jane Brown Home. Wednesday, April 20: 6:55 p.m. AWANA/Last regular night to say sections/Store. Thursday, April 21: 3 p.m. Worship on Knology Channel 3. 6: p.m. Senior Focus activity at FBC.
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4431
www.graceluverne.org
Ron Nichols, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 9 a.m. Conference pastors at Bethlehem, Hills. 4:30 p.m. Book study. Friday, April 15: 3 p.m. Telecast of Sunday Worship on Knology, Channel 3. Saturday, April 16: 5:30 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion. Sunday, April 17: 8:15 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion/Broadcast on KQAD Radio. 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship/Cantata. Monday, April 18: 9 a.m. Bible Study. 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Worship Service on Knology Ch. 3. 6:30 p.m. Graceful Vibrations. 7:40 p.m. Echoes of Harmony. Tuesday, April 19: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. Wednesday, April 20: 7 a.m. Men’s Study. 3:15 p.m. WINGS. 7 p.m. Chancel Choir. Thursday, April 21: 8:30 a.m. Day of Doing. 4:30 p.m. Book study. 6:45 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion.
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4571
Paul Fries, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 11 a.m. Service on Knology Channel 3. 2 p.m. Ladies Aid. Sunday, April 17: 9 a.m. Sunday School; Bible Study. 10:15 a.m. Worship. 11:15 a.m. Choir. Tuesday, April 19: 3:45 p.m. Communion at Mary Jane Brown Home. Thursday, April 21: 11 a.m. Service on Knology Channel 3. 7 p.m. Worship with Communion.
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 283-8600
e-mail: luvrca@iw.net
David Sikkema, Pastor
Friday, April 15: 6 p.m. Rehearsal. ,Saturday, April 16: 4 p.m. Staeffler/Clark wedding and reception. Sunday, April 17: Blood pressure checks. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:40 a.m. Sunday School. 2 p.m. “Bow the Knee” practice. 7 p.m. Junior RCYF parents’ night; Senior RCYF. Monday, April 18: 7 p.m. Cantata practice at Palace. Tuesday, April 19: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. 7 p.m. Cantata practice at Palace. Wednesday, April 20: 6:30 p.m. Praise Team 4. 7 p.m. Cantata Practice at Palace. Thursday, April 21: 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Communion Service. 9 p.m. Maundy Thursday to 9 p.m. Good Friday: Prayer Vigil.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
220 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 227-6175
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 Co. Rd. 4
Ph. 283-9070
David Jahn, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10 a.m. Morning Worship; Children’s Church with Pastor Harry and Marilynn. Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m. Christian Al-anon group meeting. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Adult Bible study. 7 to 8:15 p.m. K-6th Kids Connect; Youth Groups. Thursdays: 4 p.m. Weekly prayer. 3rd Sunday: 6:30 p.m. “Marriage Gathering” for all married or engaged couples.
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
e-mail: luverneumc@iw.net
Donn Rakow, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 1 to 3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf open. 2 p.m. UW birthday party at Poplar Creek. Sunday, April 17: 9 a.m. Traditional Worship Service. 10 a.m. Holy Spirit Café Coffee Hour; Adult Sunday school. 11 a.m. New Worship Service. Tuesday, April 19: 8 a.m. Priscilla Circle. 7 p.m. Choir practice. Wednesday, April 20: 1:30 p.m. Hannah Circle meets; Esther Circle meets. 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Christian Education Supper. 6:30 p.m. Christian Education classes, including Confirmation. Thursday, April 21: 1 to 3 p.m. Rock County Food Shelf open. 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service.
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787
e-mail: Firstpc@iw.net - www.1pcluverne.com
Dr. Terry Morse, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 6:30 p.m. Finance Committee. 7 p.m. Session. Saturday, April 16: 8 a.m. All-church cleanup. Sunday, April 19: 9 a.m. Sunday school classes; 5th grade Communion class. 10:15 a.m. Service of Worship; Minute for Mission. 6 p.m. Confirmation class banquet. 6:45 p.m. Special Session meeting. Monday, April 18: 3:30 p.m. Staff meeting. 4:15 p.m. Music Staff meeting. 5 p.m. Weight Watchers. Tuesday, April 19: 3 p.m. Service of Worship on Knology Channel 3. Wednesday, April 20: 9:15 a.m. Mary Circle. 1:30 p.m. Rebekah Circle. 6 p.m. Confirmation class. No Bells. 7 p.m. Choir. 7:30 p.m. Esther Circle. 8 p.m. Set up Cross. Thursday, April 21: 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship Service (Communion).
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316, Dial-A-Devotion Ph. 283-4005
e-mail: stjohn@iw.net - www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Gary Klatt, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 1:30 p.m. Quilting. Saturday, April 16: 5:30 p.m. Worship. Sunday, April 17: 9 a.m. Worship with Confirmation. 10:15 a.m. Christian Education Hour. Monday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 19: Little Lambs Garden Parties with Mom. Monday, April 18: 3:15 p.m. Staff meeting. 7:30 p.m. Parish Planning Council. Tuesday, April 19: Newsletter deadline. 2 p.m. Circle meetings. 7 p.m. Quilting. Wednesday, April 20: 7 p.m. Senior Choir. No other activities. Thursday, April 21: Little Lambs in session. 1:30 p.m. Communion at Mary Jane Brown Home. 2:15 p.m. Communion at Poplar Creek. 3:30 p.m. Communion at Veterans Home. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy Communion.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. 669-2855
e-mail: zelc1892@frontiernet.net
Mark W. Mumme, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Channel 3. 2:15 p.m. Bible study at Sunrise Village, Jasper, with Pastor Mumme. Sunday, April 17: 9 a.m. Mentor program. 9:15 a.m. Sunday school/Adult Bible study. 10:30 a.m. Worship. Monday, April 18: 1 p.m. Quilting. Tuesday, April 19: 1:30 Dorcas Circle meets at the church. Wednesday, April 20: Noon May calendar/Newsletter deadline. Thursday, April 21: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Zion Worship airs on Channel 3. 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion, Adult Choir sings.
Ben Clare
United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
(605) 757-6524
Ron Kramer, 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, April 17: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, April 19: 7 p.m. Church Council. Wednesday, April 20: 7 p.m. Confirmation at Palisade; Choir Practice. Thursday, April 21: 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service.
Palisade Lutheran Church
48790 255th Ave., west end of Rock County Rd. 5
Ph. 507-597-6257
Ray Heidenson, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 7:30 p.m. Church Council meeting. Sunday, April 17: 9:20 a.m. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday, April 20: 7 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, April 21: 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service.
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., Beaver Creek
Ph. 673-2428
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. Mondays: 8:30 a.m. Moms in Touch Prayer Group. Third Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. Deborah Circle.
Kenneth Lutheran Church
340 Church St., Kenneth
Office Ph. 283-4804; Home Ph. 879-3216
www.hkz.elca.us
Kerry Boese, Pastor
Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. Sunday school. 5:15 p.m. Worship Service.
Magnolia Methodist Church,
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 283-9698
Kristi Franken, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 2 p.m. UMW in Magnolia. Sunday, April 17: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship; Sunday school sings and plays bells. Dinner with the Campbells and Pastor Kristi. Tuesday, April 19: 7 p.m. Mary Martha Circle. Pastor Kristi at Rock County Opportunities. Thursday, April 21: Holy Thursday with Holy Communion Service in Magnolia. Lock-in for Youth Group in Adrian.
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Dan Kuik, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: Volunteer Day at Thrift Store in Worthington. Sunday, April 17: 9:30 a.m. Morning worship; Building fund offering; Primary Department sings. 11 a.m. Sunday school. 7 p.m. Evening Worship. Monday, April 18: 6:30 p.m. Elders’ meeting. 7:45 p.m. Consistory meeting. Thursday, April 21: 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday supper. 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3339
bethlehemluth@alliancecom.net
Mahlon Bekedam, Pastor
Thursday, April 14: 9 a.m. to noon Shetek conference at Bethlehem. Friday, April 15: 6 p.m. Wedding rehearsal. Saturday, April 16: 4 p.m. Wysong/Wilsey wedding. Sunday, April 17: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9:15 a.m. Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Communion at Bethlehem. Tuesday, April 19: 10:30 a.m. Text study at Grace Lutheran. 2:30 p.m. Bible Study at Tuff Home. 3:15 p.m. Bible Study at Village. Wednesday, April 20: 9 a.m. Quilting. 2 p.m. Combined Martha and Village Circle meeting in Garden Room at Tuff Village. Thursday, April 21: 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service with Communion.
New Life Celebration Church
211 E. Main St., #104, Luverne
Ph. 449-6522 or 1-866-901-7485
e-mail: nlcc@iw.net - www.luvnewlife.org
J.R. Henderson, Pastor
Hills United Reformed Church
410 E. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254; Home Ph. 962-3255
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Doug Barnes, Pastor
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Worship Services. Sunday School and Catechism after morning worship. 1st Sunday of each month: Fellowship dinner after Sunday School.
