Some people may have questions when they see two young men in suits and ties walking down the street, side by side. Elders Noah Smith, of Queen Creek, Ariz., and Atticus Rexroat, of Mesa, Ariz., say they and other missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are here to ...
A building that once served as Minot’s original St. Paul’s Lutheran Church came down Monday, making way for the flood protection project. The Missouri Synod congregation officially organized in 1905 and acquired the building, believed to have been constructed for the railroad, holding ...
As the Smith family drove home from church, 10-year-old Sarah asked, “Why does the bulletin call one section of the service Praise and Worship. Aren’t they the same thing?” “Good question,” said Dad. “Let’s check that out over dinner.” “Speaking of dinner,” said 14-year-old Justin, “I’m starved.” “The pot roast should be done when we get home and the apple pie can bake while we eat,” said Mom. “That sounds amazing,” said Justin. They enjoyed their pot roast and salad, as the scent of apples and cinnamon filled the room. Justin ...
RYDER – After one and a half years of holding drive-in worship services, Calvary Church in Ryder will hold its last outdoor service this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The drive-in worship services were done in response to COVID-19 pandemic so people could maintain social distancing. They have been ...
VELVA – Seventeen volunteers from The Lord’s Cupboard, Minot, gathered for a near final harvest of the season on Thursday at the Brekke farm near Velva. The Lord’s Cupboard, a food pantry operating in Minot, supplies food for many needy families in Minot and the surrounding area. This ...
As I listened to the story of Isaac and Rebekah from Genesis 25, I was struck by one particular phrase. They desired a child and when a pregnancy finally occurred, even though they were happy, Rebekah became more and more uncomfortable. Of course, this was before ultrasounds, but even so, she soon realized that she must be carrying twins since she stated that it felt like “the babies jostled each other within her.” (Genesis 25:22 NIV) She wondered why this was happening to her so she went to inquire of the Lord. That is the phrase that caught me. We talk about praying but this was a ...
