December 2022
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Assembly of God, Clarkfield SUNDAY: Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Evening 7 p.m. Wednesday: Teens 5 p.m.; Young Explorers 6:30 p.m.
The season of Advent brings great joy
”And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” We recently got the good news of the arrival of our first grandchild, and I can say it certainly caused great joy among those who heard it - what surprised me was how joyful people outside our immediate family felt!
Five easy ways to get outdoors this winter
Wondering how to get outside and enjoy the outdoors this winter? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has some great no- and lowcost activities open to everyone. “We know Minnesotans love being outdoors, and winter offers a whole different way to play outside,” said Ann Pierce, DNR parks and trails director.
Beyond Reason
Rob’s Advent Calendar © Every year around this time, some well-meaning aunt sends my children an advent calendar. Not one of the cool, new, weird advent calendars.
RECIPE
OF THE WEEK A Note from Myrna: Good as a side dish. Rice soup makes it tender.
Shourds appointed to school board
At last week’s regular meeting of the Montevideo School Board, Dustin Shourds was appointed to fill the school board vacancy that was created when board member Kelly Snell took the position of Community Education Coordinator within the district. The position was accepted by Snell within a time frame that meant it was too late to take her name off the ballot before elections.
News from Milan
I don’t know how many of you are Viking football fans. I’m not one of them. But the way the Vikings came back to win their game on Saturday was nothing short of sensational. I didn’t even turn it on at home until the overtime. I’m sure Jon taped the whole thing since he had to work today and would miss the game. What a comeback. The last score I saw when I checked on them was 33-7 in favor of the Colts. Good game, Vikes.
Prairie Notebook
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF WINTER! and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Tis the season on a couple of counts: welcoming back old man winter and the jolly old elf himself, St. Nick, as we head into what will probably be yet another memorable cold season here in Minnesota, especially out here on the prairies.
Memory Care Corner:
This past month many of us have been scurrying around looking for the perfect gift(s) to buy. Some of us have been given “lists” from our children or grandchildren – so that can make the shopping a little easier.
2023 Women in Ag Network conference February 7th
“Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family,” the 2023 Women in Ag Network Conference will be February 7 in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the conference program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.