The hardships of others has brought Pastor Norm Omodt (retired) of Chatfield, Minn., to many places around the world where he and others have helped to change people’s lives. These mission trips have also changed Omodt’s life. While he and his wife Anita were farming near Spring Grove, Minn., Omodt was called by the Holy Spirit to serve as a missionary. Omodt shares with us … [Read more...]
1856 Historic Lenora Church to host special musical event June 18
Please reserve Sunday, June 18 at 3 p.m. for a special musical event at the historic Lenora United Methodist Church in rural Fillmore County. Greg Wennes and Rachel Storlie will be sharing their musical talents in a special worship service at the old Lenora Church. The Lenora Church was begun in 1856 and is a beautiful example of a Fillmore County pioneer church and is listed … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran Church seeks confirmation class pictures
When Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton went up in flames on April 16, 2015, so too did the church’s collection of confirmation photos. In the two years since the fire, several volunteer hours have gone into searching for original prints to replicate those that were lost. Many photographs have been located and copied for display in the new church fellowship hall. … [Read more...]
Tom Stolz presents The Gospel According to St. Mark at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
A performance of Tom Stolz’s The Gospel According to St. Mark is coming to southeast Minnesota in April. This moving one-person recitation has been presented in churches, colleges, art centers, prisons and theaters in Canada, Switzerland, Jerusalem and across the United States. Originally performed at the Old Log Theater in 1984, Tom’s work has become an ongoing Lenten … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held in Harmony March 3
World Day of Prayer service will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Nativity Parish in Harmony, Minn. The service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church, with a salad luncheon following in the parish hall. All are welcome! Please bring an item for the local food shelf. … [Read more...]
World Day of Prayer service to be held March 3 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lanesboro, will hold a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 3, at 10 am. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. World Day of Prayer was founded on the idea that prayer and action are inseparable in … [Read more...]
Henrytown congregation comes back home
It was a joyous day on Sunday, January 29, 2017 as the new Henrytown Lutheran Church and it’s congregation opened the doors to welcome all of God’s children inside to see and appreciate their new house of worship. After the loss of Henrytown Lutheran Church to a fire on April 16, 2015 the congregation drew strength from God and each other to begin looking forward without … [Read more...]
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church to host Blue Christmas service
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church will host a Blue Christmas service at 7 p.m. on December 21 for anyone in the area who may be feeling “blue” this Christmas. Christmas is considered to be a joyful time, but there are persons for whom the holidays are not entirely joyful; persons who are lonely, grieving, separated from family and friends or carrying burdens of sadness, … [Read more...]
Proceeds from Big Springs Lutheran Church sale benefit area non-profits
“It’s sad that it had to close, but there’s not much you can do about it,” former St. Paul Lutheran Church (also known as Big Springs Lutheran) deacon David Kiehne remarked. The church’s last service was held on June 26, 2016 with a time of reminiscing and fellowship following the service. At the church’s final annual meeting earlier this year, the group began working … [Read more...]
Christmas at Lenora: Everyone invited and welcome!
Established in 1856 and the current building completed in 1865, the historic Lenora United Methodist Church in rural Fillmore County will be the place for beautiful and meaningful Christmas services in December. The old church, which is original to the period of the 1860s, will be decorated in the festive beauty of the Christmas season. Services will be held December 17 at 3 … [Read more...]