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...]
Thanksgiving worship service at Historic Lenora Church
There will be a Thanksgiving worship service at the historic Lenora United Methodist church on November 20 beginning at 4 p.m. (Please note time change for this year.) Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a gentle worship service focusing on some of the themes of the great hymn, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” People are invited to bring non-perishable food for the local food … [Read more...]
Greenleafton Reformed Church hosting free Thanksgiving dinner
Greenleafton Reformed Church is hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner November 24 starting at 11:30 a.m. Singles, couples, or families who are alone or unable to prepare their own meal are invited. Reservations are being taken now until November 14. People are invited to bring a non-perishable food item or a freewill offering, and all proceeds will be given to the … [Read more...]
Brad Boice to perform Elvis gospel hymns at Lenora Church
Brad Boice will perform Elvis gospel hymns and beautiful Christian music at the historic (1856) Lenora United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 6 at 3 p.m. This will be a festive and uplifting musical presentation at the old Lenora Church for the entire family! It will be fun! The Lenora Pioneer Church Society reaches out to invite everyone to come enjoy a beautiful … [Read more...]
Local attendance at NCCW convention in Indianapolis
Over 600 women from across our nation attended the National Council of Catholic Women’s (NCCW) convention in Indianapolis, Ind., September 7-10, 2016. The theme was “Instruments of Mercy.” The mission statemtent of NCCW is to act to support, empower and education all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service. The council unites Catholic organizations of women, … [Read more...]
Covalence in concert October 2
Rebecca Wilt and Mark Clodfelter will return to Harmony to perform as part of their current midwest tour. Known as Covalence, they are a chamber duo comprised of internationally acclaimed performing artists, with Rebecca on piano and Mark on trumpet. This dynamic duo has performed throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia to command audiences in some of … [Read more...]
North Prairie Church to celebrate anniversary
Area residents, along with past and present members of North Prairie Church, are invited to celebrate 160 years of church service. Pastor Tim Larson of Willmar, Minn. will be the guest Pastor on Sunday, August 28, 2016 for a 10:30 am worship which will begin the special celebration of the church’s anniversary. Pastor Larson is the son of a former pastor at North Prairie … [Read more...]