The Murray County Central Rebels honored the seniors September 21st during their home match against the Wolverines from Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey.

If you were in the mood for some exciting volleyball, Tuesday night, Hills, MN was the place to be. If you are a Rebel fan, anyway.

The Murray County Central Rebels were not able to keep up with the serving strength and undeniable defensive play of the host Heron Lake- Okabena - Fulda Coyotes on September 19 in Okabena. The Rebels fell to the Coyotes in three straight sets in conference action, 14-25, 1225 and a dismal final 5-25.

By Jeff Krueger, Springfield Advance-Press Pastor Dennis Brech has been serving as the interim pastor for Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield and Trinity Lutheran Church, Willow Lake Township. This September, he celebrated a milestone—fifty years in the ministry. That calls for some celebration!

Passing on Some Tidbits “When you know His Word— you know His ways,” said the speaker. I was reviewing my notes from a retreat attended a while back and although they are a bit random eclectic, I’d like to share a few gems jotted down.

Many years ago, I was having a conversation with a minister from a large denomination and I mentioned to him that I have eternal life. He snapped at me and said, “How can you say that? Who can even know what eternal life is?” I said, “I know what it is because Jesus clearly told us what it is in His prayer to His Father in John 17:3; “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” In August of 1972 I knelt down by my bed while serving in the Philippines. I opened my heart to God after hearing the good news of the gospel. I repented of all my sin and asked Jesus Christ to come into my heart and cleanse me of all my sin with His precious blood. (His blood is the only thing in all of the universe that can wash away our sin). Water baptism and your good works can never save you; we are only cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. Water baptism always follows salvation.

Looking for something fun to do with your young child this fall? Check out Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)! ECFE is a program for parents/caregivers and their children who are 0 to 5 years old (before kindergarten entrance). We offer play and learning experiences that encourage the development of skills, readiness for school, and provide information and support for parents.

By Arnold Krusemark Another month has gone by. It is now October - the last month we can usually count on for our yard and garden to grow. Soon the leaves will be falling too. We’ve said many times a season does not come in a day. There are quite a few signs when Spring is coming. And so on the rest of the year.

St. Paul, MN (Sept 15-18, 2023) – 4-H youth from Murray County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 15-1,8 2023. This year, 608 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair. 4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study of an animal, measuring it against an accepted ideal), horse training and achievement, speech, and demonstrations about interest in horses or the horse industry, showmanship and drill team skills.

The game of baseball has always meant much to Slayton and its people. Now a native son whose family has an extensive connection to both the town and the game has written a book detailing our community’s love affair with America’s Pastime.