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By Scott Mansch Pastor Jeffrey B. Williams has for several years now reminded his congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton of the reward in Heaven that awaits believers in Jesus Christ.

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By John Stenen Many have asked me over the years, “Where did Cain get his wife?” Scripture tells us that God created Adam and Eve; male and female created He them. They were the only two people on earth. God commanded them to multiply and replenish the earth.

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A Writer’s Thoughts I suppose writers sort of write down their thoughts in order to pass them on, and bring clarity as to what’s spinning within. Like the spin cycle on a washer, we sort of get rid of the excess so we can air dry the washed up product to be used all over again—by others.

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Slayton, MN. Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm. Phone: (507) 836-8291. Sun. May 7: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship; Wed. May 10: 6pm Confirmation; Sun. May 14: 9am Sun. School, 10am Worship.

Court Queen of Peace met Tuesday, April 25, 2023 with 20 members present and all officers. After a light supper served by Rita Lear, Doris Carda and their committee, Regent Amy Kathman called the meeting to order with Prayer and flag pledge. After the Secretary and Treasurer’s report, Financial secretary, Barb Minnehan, reported that she has sent letters to members who have not paid dues, were unable to contribute to the Lenten Lunches, or who would like to contribute to the “Pew Fund”. She has had a response for dues from 49 of our 66 membership. She has also received donations for Lenten Lunches and for the “Pew Fund”. Barb has also collected underwear, socks and Chapstick donations for the Dudley House which Jill McCord will take to Sioux Falls. Secretary, Joan Ratzloff read correspondence from seminarian, Isaiah Olsem, Christmas thanks from the Pryor’s and Marilyn Barry.

By Arnold Krusemark It is now May and Spring outside is late. Normally garden, yard, and farm field work are in total progress. This past week this writer went to Mankato. We could find only one or two fields which had the ground worked up ready for planting. There will be some long days (and nights) for at least some area farmers.

By Jenny Kirk Slayton native Brayden Ahlers always knew he wanted to have his own business someday, and after gaining a post-secondary education and valuable work experience, he put that plan into action with the recent opening of Ahlers Welding and Fabrication.