VELVA – Under sunny skies several volunteers were working in the garden, or gardens, this past Tuesday. At the Duane Brekke farmstead north of this city weeds were being pulled, some vegetables harvested and friendly conversation was heard. “It’s fun and it’s not even work because you ...
Dr. Marvin Mungle of Firm Foundations Ministries will be presenting a series of messages with plenty for the whole family, at Minot Baptist Church this week. The presentations began Wednesday and will also be held today and Friday at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday during the church’s regular services. Shirley Mungle will also have several of her home stitched bears as well as other items that are used to finance their ministries available, according to the church. The Wipper family, missionaries to Finland, will also give a presentation during the Sunday school hour. Sunday school is at ...
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and volunteers have picked up some of the soup kitchens that had been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor Steve Oster said that he and Pastor Mark Frueh had begun thinking of the “What ifs” in regards to the novel coronavirus. Their answer ...
Impeach the president because he’s terrible! Don’t impeach the president because he’s wonderful! That person is lying! The other person is lying! That side is dishonest! The other side is dishonest. It’s just a “good old boys” club. No, it’s not. Sadly, the above seems to be the way our society is functioning. It appears that we are further and further polarizing ourselves from one another because of political views. In addition, there seems to be a belief that if someone’s view differs from ours we need to hate them. Regardless of political views, where have love, ...
Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota celebrated 100 years of service through a series of open houses across the state this month, including an event in Minot Nov. 5. CEO Jessica Thomasson presented “Dove Awards” to recognize individuals, churches, businesses and organizations who partner with LSSND to help the people in their communities. The dove is significant to LSSND’s history because it symbolizes God’s presence in the world as a source of peace, way-finding and guidance. Award recipients received a certificate and a hand-crafted glass dove ornament, made by North ...
Former Gov Ed Schafer will be the keynote speaker at the Integrating Faith and Work conference Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Minot. The conference is sponsored by the Christian Business Men’s Connection. The event includes networking from noon-12:30 p.m., luncheon from 12:30-1 p.m. and the keynote address from 1-1:45 p.m. Registration is $20 per person. Local executives from area companies will also be in attendance. More information is available at cbmcnorthland.com/integrate.
