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A recent Public Forum writer expressed his concern about members of the LGBTQ community being bullied. Nothing good comes using words to belittle someone. The writer made several statements supporting the LGBTQ community at the end of his article. “Love is love.” was listed second. Hearing that you are loved are words that make you feel good and appreciated. The most wonderful definition of love is stated in the Bible: “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.” (1 John 3:16) Many know another verse about God’s love, spoken by Jesus to ...

Faith Briefs for Oct. 24

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Swedish meatball supper at Hope Lutheran A Swedish meatball supper and bake sale will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov.2, at Hope Lutheran Church, 113 S Jefferson St, Minneota. Menu consists of: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, Gravy,candied carrots, buns and butter, cranberries, pie/dessert and beverage. Take-out is available. Pancake breakfast Sunday A pro-life Pancake Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 26, in Holy Redeemer’s Carlin Hall.  The proceeds go to our area Birthright in Marshall and to Choices Pregnancy Center.  Pancakes, eggs and sausage will be served.

SMSU Briefs

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SMSU to host refugee simulation event Sambath (Sam) Ouk is the Founder of Connected Education Consulting. Ouk and his family survived the Cambodian Killing Fields and immigrated to the United States in 1982. Ouk grew up in Rochester and went on to earn his master’s in English as a Second Language from Hamline University and his principal’s license from St. Mary’s University. Ouk has 20 years of experience in K-12 education. With his first-hand refugee experience and training as an educator, he will lead a unique refugee simulation event on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in ...

Faith Briefs for Oct. 17

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Women’s Emmaus Retreat Oct. 24-26 The Women’s Emmaus Retreat is Oct. 24-26 (Friday night through Sunday afternoon) It is a weekend of friendship and faith, which is based on Luke 24:13-35 in which two strangers encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Come walk with Jesus and deepen your faith. For more information contact Lisa Meyer 865-4616 Healing Connections Aftercare Navigate the holidays together by joining others who have experienced a loss. Gain strength and comfort from those walking a similar path, drawing on information and support while working through your own ...

Skimping on your friendships only cheats your own wellbeing

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Friends, if I could give you one piece of advice today, it would be to stop skimping on your friendships. Take it from me, someone who runs busy most of the time. When you slow down to actually invest in your friendships the impact is immediate. Your burdens are shared; your joys magnified; and your soul is energized. Just by spending a couple of hours with people who grow your heart. This week, in a three-day span, I had the great fortune of getting to spend time with some of my closest friends that I’ve made since my college years. It’s no secret that us men have difficulty ...

SMSU Visiting Writers Series to welcome Heid E. Erdrich

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The SMSU Creative Writing and English Program hosts prominent authors on campus as part of its on-going Visiting Writers Series. This semester, SMSU is welcoming Heid E. Erdrich for a public reading at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 , in Charter Hall 201. Erdrich is the author of nine books of poetry and prose as well as a teacher and curator. Her reading is the first installment of the visiting writer series for the 2025-26 academic year. The series is coordinated by Jessie Hennen, director of Creative Writing and Literature at SMSU. The reading is free and open to the public. Erdrich will ...