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“So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day … he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was in the sanctuary of the LORD, saying, ‘This stone shall be our witness, for it has heard all the words which the LORD spoke to us. It shall be a witness against you, should you wish to deny your God.’” Joshua 24:25-27 Observe General Joshua’s “last will and testimony” as he makes a covenant — like a contract — with God’s people. He places a large stone under an oak tree as a witness against the people should they choose to deny their God. ...

Faith Briefs for June 23

Beginning Experience offers series Widowed, divorced, separated? Beginning Experience SW Minnesota, a peer ministry support group, is offering the “Coping With Life Alone” Series for 10 weeks beginning Monday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church on Church and A streets in Marshall. This series is designed for those wishing to work through the grieving process following the loss of a loved one. Registration will be taken for the first two weeks. There is a fee of $75 to cover the cost of materials. Pre-register or questions: contact MaryAnn S.: 507-828-2866, Tim ...

Faith Briefs for June 16

CDA meeting Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1291 meeting will be after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Monday in Carlin Hall. This will be the Priest Appreciation Potluck celebration. Please bring a favorite food dish to share; the meeting will follow. Recovering Pope visits children’s cancer ward before discharge from hospital ROME (AP) — Pope Francis visited the children’s cancer ward of Rome’s Gemelli hospital on the eve of his expected discharge following abdominal surgery, the Vatican said Thursday. The Vatican released the first images of Francis since his ...

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Be not proud, for the Lord has spoken To the editor: Over 2,500 years ago, the prophet Jeremiah spoke to the people of Judah. As a whole nation, he called them evil. Why? For three reasons: they “refuse to hear my words,” “stubbornly follow their own heart,” and “have gone after other gods to serve them and worship them.” (Jeremiah 13:10) God proclaimed judgment upon them due to their evil ways. This month many in our nation celebrate “Pride Month” and the city of Marshall gladly joins the bandwagon. Plans include a celebration of perversity, including events ...

Faith Briefs for June 9

True Light Christian School honor roll True Light Christian School announced its 4th quarter honor roll: 5th grade: Mauren Brusven, Reese Livingston, Otto Meulebroeck, Roman Pflaum, Enzo Rock, Finn Ruud, Kyla Sprik, Jonathon Sternke, Miriam Wing. 6th grade: Kyper Brownlee, Ben Buss, Kanon Greenhoff, Leah Wing. 7th grade: Brylee Dahl, Silas Malone, Jaelyn Nawrocki. True Light Christian School graduates True Light Christian School announced its eighth grade graduating students. They are Jaxon Fricke, Samuel Grahn, Addison Hissam, Oakley Jans, Osiah Knochenmus, Kirby ...

Faith Briefs for May 26

GriefShare program available Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to participate in a GriefShare program held at Holy Redeemer Church. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends or family ...