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Reflections: Does God ever Unfriend us?

Many people have at least one or perhaps many social media accounts. I have two Facebook accounts. One is for my personal use where I occasionally post pictures of my grandchildren, travels, or some personal comments. The other is my Author page titled Helen McCormack Devotionals where I occasionally post articles that have been in The Minot Daily News, pictures of past experiences or general comments on life. I don’t know who sees my personal page unless someone has asked to be a friend or happens to comment or respond to a picture or post. The same is true of my Author page but ...

MSU Cru helps students strengthen faith, community

Cru is a youth ministry for college students, looking to strengthen their faith, build a community and enjoy time spent together studying scripture. The organization’s groups from all over the U.S. meet up at conferences throughout the year. Next week, students from Minot State University ...

Surrender Church to launch Thursday services

On Thursday, Jan, 9, Surrender Church is launching with its first official Worship Surrender Church Services in Minot, providing working families with busy Sunday schedules an authentic church and worship service during the week. “Our mission is to build up and equip a community of believers to live wholeheartedly as disciples of Christ, demonstrating God’s character in the way we love one another with a willingness to go, speak and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus,” said Josh White, pastor at Surrender Church, in a news release. Surrender Church started as a ministry, serving ...

Reflections: Intentional gratitude impacts wellbeing

Some of the words that reflect this season include gratitude and thankfulness. According to The Mayo Clinic web site, gratitude improves sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude also reduces depression, anxiety, chronic pain and disease. They also say that gratitude needs to be intentional. When we wake in the morning, for example, we should think of something for which we can be grateful. They suggest that we track our gratitude by keeping a journal that will remind us of our blessings. In addition, we are to include being mindful of others by thanking and complimenting them when they ...

First Lutheran celebrates ministry with debut of new music

First Lutheran Church in Minot will celebrate the debut of a new liturgical setting during the Sunday service on Sunday, Dec. 1. The Mass for First Lutheran was commissioned on the occasion of 140 years of ministry in the community. This new music was composed by well-known local musician Dr. Emerson Eads specifically for the organ, choir, handbells and instruments of the First Lutheran congregation. Various musicians will be involved in bringing it to life. The musical setting features the traditional language and pieces of Holy Communion liturgy, such as the kyrie, hymn of praise, ...

Wednesday Advent services scheduled

Our Savior Lutheran Church in Minot will hold Advent services on the first three Wednesdays in December at 7 p.m. On Dec. 4, the community is invited to an Advent/Christmas hymn-sing and to hear the story of the birth of Jesus told by Joseph, portrayed by Andy Busch. Special music also will be provided by Aunnee Trampe and Betsy Jones. Dec. 11 will feature an evening of scripture and song, featuring a concert titled “Prince of Peace” by Marsha DesLauriers. On Dec 18, the OSLC Praise Band will present a concert titled “Behold.” The church is located at 3705 11th St. SW.