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The speaker I listened to on March 30 spoke on 1 Corinthians 1:23, where Paul says that he preaches Christ crucified on the cross. He had been hearing things about the church that had to be … more
Retired Reverend Tom Peyton was the speaker at church March 23, 2025, speaking on Judges 11, about making foolish vows to God. It is the story of Jephthah, who had asked God to give him victory over … more
Sorry, folks. I decided to take a small vacation, where they would wait on me hand and foot, so I made reservations at two places. Unfortunately, the first one felt I had too much excess baggage, … more
I will not have anything to put in this week’s paper, as I've been in the hospital. I just got home so had no time to prepare. Sorry about that. more
The retired Reverend Peyton was the speaker at church on Feb. 23, 2025, speaking on Judges 6-7, doing the right thing even when you think someone else could do it better. It’s the story of Gideon … more
In Matthew 5:14, we see that it says “Ye are the light of the world.” These are Jesus’ words, and he is not only speaking to the disciples, but also to each one of us who has come to know Him … more
Pastor Richert of Brookings was the speaker at church on Feb. 9, 2025, speaking on the subject of “love does not delight in doing evil.” Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, because though … more
My! What absolutely beautiful days we have been having. It makes a person think that spring has sprung in January. However, then I remember that the groundhog may or may not see his shadow tomorrow. … more
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16. I have heard people say that God doesn’t answer prayer, so why pray? On the contrary, prayer is very powerful. The … more
ODE TO A SUNDOG I used to think you were pretty with your rainbow so bright, With the golden sun between two of you. Oh! What a gorgeous sight. But then one day I overheard a comment that surprised … more
Ted Haug was the speaker at church on Jan. 5, 2025, speaking on Philippians 1:18-26. Paul was writing a letter to the church at Philippi, telling them of his dilemma. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ … more
Linda Perry had all her family home for a late Christmas Day on Sunday, the 29th. Included were the Vin Perry family, the Jason Richie family and the Alan Perry family. Dorothy Wentzel, Sioux Falls, … more
It’s the expectation of unwrapping all those presents under the tree and trying to figure out which package holds the one gift from the long list you left for “Santa.” Some try to shake the … more
Mark Knight was the speaker at our church on Dec. 15, speaking on Matthew 1:18- 2:21. It’s about the wise men seeing the star and following it for a long time to get to the New King. We often think … more
Ted and Kay Haug presented a Christmas program on Dec. 1 on the old, old story that is ever new. They told the story with solos and congregational songs as Ted told of the very first ones to hear of … more
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Take care driving. Hope the weather’s fine, so everyone can get to where they want to go. A minister speaking on Acts 16 this morning, Nov. 24, had a very interesting … more
The minister I listened to on Nov. 17 spoke on Malachi 3, where this Old Testament prophet was telling them what God had told him to relate to the Israelites, as many of them had fallen away from His … more
Rose Grothe and Janice White went to Sioux Falls on Oct. 28, where Rose had a doctor’s appointment. While there, they visited Dorothy Wentzel before returning to Brookings. Rose stayed overnight … more
I didn’t make it to church today but heard a great sermon on television. “What I must not do to be saved” was based on the story of the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:7-15. To begin with, the … more
Reverend Steve Richert of Brookings was the speaker at church on Sept. 29, 2024. He spoke on 1 Corinthians 13:4-10, the list of things that love is not. It is a familiar passage but always offers new … more
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