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THEOLOGY IN THE TRENCHES

Blended Families Theology in the Trenches By Kathleen Kjolhaug “YOU have a blended family, Kathy.” The bold statement was bestowed upon me one day. Unsolicited, it was proclaimed as if to point out something of which I was not aware.

SLAYTON SENIOR DINING MENU

Monday, October 31: Hamburger w/Cheese on Bun, Glazed Carrots, Vegetarian Baked Beans, Dessert, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, November 1: Smothered Pork Loin, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Corn, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Fruit, Lowfat Milk.

GREEN THUMB

By Arnold Krusemark This weekend will be the first holiday of the season - Halloween. An area newspaper carried a story on the history and supposed events in Halloween’s past along with the events of the next day - All Saints’ Day.

GOOD NEWS

By John Stenen There are tens if not hundreds of thousands of people in India who have it as their supreme desire in life to be filled with demons. When filled, they believe their life will be immune to attack or harm from the evil forces. Yes, they do believe in a good God as well as reincarnation and many other gods also; but since the other ‘gods’ do not harm them, they do not worship them. I read once that there is in the neighborhood of 300,000 gods worshiped in India.

CHURCH NOTES

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Oct. 30: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship; Wed. Nov. 2: 6pm Confirmaiton; Sun. Nov. 6: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship.

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY INPUT

United Community Action Partnership (UCAP) works to eliminate poverty by empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Through community coordinated partnerships, we help individuals and families find the support, resources, and relationships they may need. We care about the communities and people we serve.

FFA HORSE TEAM

Horse Judging Results The Horse Judging team placed 1st out of 16 teams at Regional competition on Oct 11. The team consists of Madi Clarke (2nd Individual) Ava Reemstma (4th Individual) Peyton DeGreeff (10th Individual) Danika Jackels (12th Individual) Addy Dierks, Danyel Nielson, and Hayden Miller. For horse judging we have a written test on horse tack/equipment. We also judge multiple conformation classes (halter) and different riding classes such as: Western Pleasure, English,and Hunter Under Saddle to name a few. We also have questions classes on some of our classes. We are excited to be attending the State FFA Convention and looking forward to improving on our 5th place finish from last year.

LEGISLATIVE CLAIM TO BE SUBMITTED FOR CD 11 EXPENSES

By Joanne Bergman The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Commissioner Molly Malone serves as chair of the board. Also present were Commissioners Dave Thiner, Dennis Welgraven, Jim Kluis and Lori Gunnink.

DISTRICT COURT

Please, do not request that your name be left off the District Court List. DISTRICT COURT FULDA POLICE DEPARTMENT Ta Poe Klot, Fulda, MN, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting - $510.