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The Murray County Central Rebels traveled south this past Wednesday night to take on the Russell Tyler Ruthton Knights in the SubSection 3A South Semifinals. The Rebels lost to the Knights 67 to 40 in Slayton on January 16th in a game that was probably closer on the scoreboard than it was on the floor. RTR dominated the game and it would be the first of three straight losses by the Rebels, their longest losing streak of the season. MCC was looking to avenge that loss and upset maybe the best Class A team in the southern portion of the state.

Monday, March 20: Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, Dinner Roll/Margarine, Pudding, Lowfat Milk. Tuesday, March 21: Meatloaf, Baked Potato w/Sour Cream, Pears Bread/Margarine, Bar, Lowfat Milk.

A Christian worker was doing his best to lead a friend to the Lord Jesus Christ; asking him to please accept the grace of God in Christ by faith alone. The friend said, “I will never believe until I have an experience first.” Said the Christian worker, “You will never have an experience until you believe.” He was right of course.

Court Queen of Peace met February 25, 2023 at 9 AM with 15 members present. Father Thien Nguyen led the meal prayer and all enjoyed the meal prepared and served by Marge Schoon and her committee. The Memorare was said followed by the flag pledge and business meeting. The minutes from the January 28th meeting were not read due to the absence of the secretary. In the absence of the treasurer, the report was read by vice regent, Deanna Konkol. The financial secretary, SOS chair, youth chair and spirituality chairs were all absent but there was a reminder from the youth chair that there will be Shadow Stations on March 15. Regent Amy Kathman summarized the information she has gotten from the state legislative chair indicating that the Senate passed a bill that would codify (create a law by means of legislation) that would give an individual access to reproductive health care. Governor Walz is expected to sign the bill into law.

THIS CHURCH OR THAT CHURCH – THAT IS THE QUESTION. I have served as pastor in the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) for nearly 50 years and over that time I have been amazed at the lack of understanding about church denominations and other world influences around them.

Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Marshall, has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2022. Van der Hagen, Skogrand & Associates was honored with this award because of their ability to consistently deliver personalized, goal-based advice and exceptional client service.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Pastor Darby Lawrence. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. Mar. 19: 9am Sun. School & Communion, 10am Worship; Wed. Mar. 22: 6:30pm Lenten Service; Sun. Mar. 26: 9am Sun. School & Communion, 10am Worship.

Deafening Silence Brings Hope Bleary eyed I awoke —the morning after. You know the kind of morning I speak of—the one where something went horribly wrong the night before and the sickening waves within try to make sense of it.

By Jenny Kirk Wintery conditions have delayed the 10th annual maple syrup making process at Shetek Lutheran Ministries but there’s still a great opportunity to jumpstart spring by attending its Sugarbush Square Dance and Pancake Breakfast on March 25-26.

DISCOVERING SCIENCE The Science & Nature Conference is perfect for an end of the school year field trip or family excursion. The day is filled with all kinds of fun learning tools for kids.