By John Stenen Many years ago a group of ladies from a large denominational Church asked me, “What is fasting all about in the Bible? Our minister never talks about it because when he tries doing it, it only makes him crabby.” So, I explained it to them. In Isaiah 58: God rebuked Israel for fasting with the wrong motives; then, in verse six He tells them what fasting is all about. First of all, to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke (of bondage).” God continues on through verse 12 telling them of all the good things they could accomplish including healing for their bodies. Please study that chapter. The New Testament leaves fasting totally up to the individual, but He does expect us to fast. Do you remember Acts 10:38 where Peter said, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed of the devil.?” Many Americans are oppressed and some possessed by demonic spirits and they need deliverance. Quit blaming God for your problems. On one occasion the disciples asked Jesus why they could not cast the devil out of a boy, and Jesus replied, “This kind only comes out by prayer and fasting.”

August 24th wasn’t only a marvelous day because of the sunrays and breeze that welcomed many patrons to Key Largo on Shetek that Saturday. Carrie Van Dyke, owner of Key Largo, orchestrated and hosted Wonder World’s Fundraising Bash. Did you miss it? Let me tell you about it!

In 1974, a gallon of milk cost $1.39, a pound of bacon was $.99, and eggs were $.58 a dozen. The median household income in the United States was $11,000, the average price of a new home was $34,900, and a new car cost $4,441.

The MCC football team was coming off a tough loss to the Springfield Tigers. The Rebels had given up the game winning score with just thirteen seconds left in the game. There isn’t a team that wants to lose that way, but you can’t let the memory of one loss turn into two losses. The Rebels wouldn’t let that happen but it wouldn’t be easy.

Monday, Sept. 23: Breakfast: Yogurt, Assorted fresh fruit and fruit juices, Milk.

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By Allie Paulzine, Student Reporter The Warrior Cross Country team competed at the Turkey Trot in Worthington on Thursday, September 14th. The boys and girls teams both placed second behind Sioux Falls Lincoln in both races.

With two and a half weeks under our belt here at MCC, students are settling into the school routine. Teachers are giving some of their first tests and quizzes, and students are busily studying, taking notes and relearning how to stay organized for their classes. It feels good to be getting back in the swing of things and have the hallways full once again.

The MCC Rebel Volleyball team was at home Thursday night, two days after coming from two sets down, to beat the Red Rock Central Falcons. The Rebels played host to their Red Rock Conference rivals, the Coyotes of Heron Lake Okabena Fulda. The Rebels have never beaten the Coyotes. The Rebels did beat the Heron Lake Okabena Wildcats and the Fulda Raiders back in 2018 but Thursday night the Rebels got their first ever win over HLOF.