By John Stenen I believe that the greatest prosperity any person can enjoy on this earth is knowing that they are in the will of God; loving Him, following Him, and obeying Him in a spirit of brokenness and humility. The Holy Spirit has to be terribly grieved at the number of ministers today that put such a priority on ‘getting rich’ and enjoying the very best of everything in life. Paul warned us of people like that in writing to Timothy. He said they will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, proud, blasphemers, and they would be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God. Read 2 Tim.3:1-5. Winning the lost to Jesus should be the primary goal of the Christian. In order to do this, we must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:1-2 says we are to be imitators of God, as we follow Him and walk in the love of God.

In an effort to promote healthy aging and enhance community wellness, A.C.E. of SW Minnesota is excited to promote an upcoming Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) class series happening in Slayton. These specially designed fitness sessions are tailored to meet the needs of older adults, providing a safe and enjoyable environment to improve strength, balance, and overall fitness.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Chad Duffy. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. ______________ DOVRAY OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 246 Haynes Street, Dovray. Phone: (507) 8592159 or find us on Facebook. Sun. Service at 9am.

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By: Kathy Schwartz, Murray County Master Gardener Increase the vase life of cut flowers by using a sharp knife or cutting scissors to cut the base of the stem at an angle. Take a bucket of water with you to the garden and place the flowers in the bucket immediately.

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Monday, July 8: Honey Glazed Chicken, Rice, Country Vegetable Blend, Fresh Fruit, Dinner Roll w/ Margarine, 1% Milk. Tuesday, July 9: Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Corn, Sliced Peaches, Dinner Roll w/ Margarine, 1% Milk.

The top 5 finalists for the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award have been selected. IDEAg Group, LLC., producers of Farmfest, will bestow the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year Award during the 2024 event.

Please mark your calendars! The Slayton Community Band and the Slayton Community Choir directed by Christie Gergen July 11th at 7:00 PM. Bring your family and friends for a FREE concert at Gullord Park. While you are there, be sure to enter your name for a chance to win a gift card from The Hub! The Band will be performing a variety of music. Among the selections are “Highlights from Jersey Boys”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, and “Let it Shine”. The kids march this week will feature a trio of “The Thunder”,” Manhattan Beach”, and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”. The Slayton Community Choir will be singing John Rutter’s “Distant Land”, “Best of the Beach Boys”, and “Shine, Jesus, Shine”. Our concert will conclude with a piece that will be performed with BOTH the band and the choir entitled “When You Believe” from the movie The Prince of Egypt. We hope to see you at the park!

MN STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Amy Rachelle Anderson, Slayton, MN, Speed- $85. Katherine Marie Lopez, Worthington, MN, Speed- $125.