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Minot pastor Kent Hinkel leads groups on pilgrimages to Holy Land

Kent Hinkel made his first pilgrimage to Israel when he was a student in his last year of ministry training in 1994. “In the years now as a pastor, especially as a teaching pastor, I have found it invaluable to have immersion into the context of scripture – the land of the Bible. It’s ...

Are your relationships becoming ‘relationslips’?

One of my ongoing goals is to build new relationships and grow current relationships healthier. The longer I live, the more I realize the quality of our relationships determine the quality of our life. Relationship building is a skill we must continually practice, take risks in and improve upon. In Romans 12:9-10 of the Bible, we read three powerful relationship tips, “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Three key words are sincere, devoted and honor. Sincerity is required in ...

Rummage sale and bake sale on March 2 at Vincent United Methodist Church

Vincent United Methodist Women of Minot will hold a rummage sale and bake sale on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church. Customers are asked to use the south entrance to the church. The rummage and bake sale will also include a lunch of sandwiches and soup served from 11 a.m. until it is gone. Sweet treats and coffee will be served at 9 a.m. Big bargains will be available from 1 to 2 p.m. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the rummage sale. Home baked buns, breads, bars, and cookies will be sold.

Heuders to present at Lighthouse Church on Sunday

Lighthouse Church in Minot will host missionaries Rev. Duane and Cari Heuder on Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. Duane Heuders is a full-time missionary working with Teen Challenge International. He and his wife, Cari, have been involved in Teen Challenge since 1969, both in the United States and overseas. For nine years they directed the Teen Challenge men’s discipleship center in Philadelphia, Pa, and Cari led a city-wide ministry to street children. The Heuders ministered in Portugal for 16 years, where they helped start a national Teen Challenge ministry and also ...

Reflections: The best Valentine ever!

What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? Is it a diamond, a rainbow, mountains or art? One of my favorite sites is a sparkling lake with snow capped mountains behind it. What is the most amazing thing you’ve ever heard? Perhaps it’s a favorite genre of music, the giggle of a toddler, or a babbling brook. I love the sound of a pipe organ overwhelming a massive cathedral with its rich fullness. What dream have you had that would make your life perfect? What car, house, accomplishment or wad of cash do you dream of that would overwhelm you? I dream that those I love ...

First Lutheran in Williston to hold lutefisk and meatball dinner on Feb. 23

First Lutheran Church in Williston will hold its 86th annual Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner at the Fellowship Hall in Williston from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 23. Tickets are available at the church office, Monday through Friday. The cost is $18 for adults, or $15 before Feb. 20; $8 for students through junior high age. Preschoolers will be admitted for free. Six hundred men, women, and youth are involved in preparing, planning, and serving the family style dinner. There will be delivery service until 3 p.m. and take-out service from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People are asked to call the ...