It was a blessing to be in God’s House twice last weekend - Saturday for a wedding and Sunday for worship - opportunities to hear proclaimed the Gospel...what God has done for us through our Lord Jesus Christ in His life, suffering and death, resurrection, and ascension. Bride and groom braided together the Cord of Three Strands into a Unity Cross to symbolize the joining of one man, one woman, and God into the marriage with God in the center. In the Epistle from Ephesians 5, Jesus is bridegroom to His Church - the Church of all believers. Jesus is head of the Church, loves her, and gave Himself up for her so she will be found holy and without blemish on Judgment Day before Almighty God. At Matins, in the Gospel from Matthew 22 Jesus spoke in parables saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a King who gave a wedding feast for His Son.” Those who were invited would not come. The King was angry and sent His troops to destroy them and burn their city. The King then sent servants into the roads and gathered all whom they found - both bad and good - so the hall was filled with guests...Fulfilling verse 14 which reads, “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Adult Bible Class reminded there are a finite number of days until Jesus’ Second Coming marking judgment and, thus, Isaiah 55 in the Old Testament encourages “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near... Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Incline your ear, and come to Me; hear, that your soul may live.”

By Kathleen Kjolhaug Dad died this past year and today, I received my inheritance. In a one-gallon sealed plastic bag it was delivered.

By John Stenen People argue often as to whether Jesus is the only means of a person’s salvation. “What about all the other religions in the world, are they all lost?” they ask. Well, that depends on whether or not you believe the Bible. If you don’t believe that Scripture is the Word of God, then it doesn’t matter what you believe. Just look throughout the Church world today and see the tremendous evil that has joined the Church and many “Christians”, at least they claim to be Christians that embrace it. However, if you do believe the Bible, then you know that God has much higher standards of righteousness and holiness for His children. In John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” The apostle Peter said in Acts 4:12, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Read 1 John 5:11-13 and we are told that God has given us eternal life and this life comes only through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you ever read 1 John 2:21-23? These verses tell us that if you deny Jesus Christ (that He is God), then neither do you have the Father. So, all these religions who deny the deity of Christ are worshiping a false god. That is if you believe the Word of God. I hope many study those Scriptures and settle the argument, at least where you are concerned.

By Arnold Krusemark More signs of upcoming winter appeared this week. One was a weather prediction for freezing temperatures so be sure to cover up your tomatoe plants.

A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD October 1, 2024 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Malone, Gunnink, Meier, Welgraven and Thiner. Also present in person were Carolyn McDonald and Emily Ackerman.

MURRAY COUNTY BOARD A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MURRAY COUNTY BOARD October 15, 2024 8:30 a.m. Pursuant to notice, the Murray County Board of Commissioners convened with the following members present in person: Commissioners; Malone, Gunnink, Meier, Welgraven and Thiner.

Landlords, farmers, and agribusiness professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative in-person meetings being held across Minnesota starting in October through December. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension.

Landlords, farmers, and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative inperson meetings being held across Minnesota starting in October through December. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has, and determining a fair farm rental agreement is always challenging.

The Murray County 4-H Program hosted two After School Adventure workshops in the Fulda and Murray County Central School Districts on how to design a structure to outlast an earthquake! The first workshop was held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8 at the Murray County 4-H Building, 3048 Broadway Ave., Slayton, MN 56172.

Hospice of Murray County will hold a bereavement group for adults at the Hospice of Murray County office in Slayton. It is for 6 sessions, on Tuesdays, and will begin on Tuesday November 12th and will continue through Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, from 4-5:30 pm.