January 2023
CHURCH SCHEDULES
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.
Who do you follow?
Labeling in Christian circles or churches; like conservative, liberal, traditional, or orthodox take away from what should be simply a choice to follow Jesus. Since the age of reasoning or enlightenment laid a foundation of “me” as the central figure in our lives, religion has been pulled apart for the sake of having it our way. This is represented by the thousands of denominations in the protestant framework. Not many of these organizations follow the teaching and commandments of Jesus. What that leaves us with is chaos and a declining spiritual identity.
Beyond Reason
Resolve for the New Year This time of year, everyone’s talking about one thing: how much collective weight we put on in December. (I know I did my part.) On a related note, they’re also talking about New Year’s Resolutions or NYRs as no one calls them.
Memory Care Corner:
By the time this article is read, some of you may have already given up on some of the New Year’s Resolutions you made a week ago. Maybe the goal you set in your resolution was not reasonable – or maybe you don’t even believe in making New Year’s Resolutions? Either way, many use the beginning of a New Year as a “clean slate” to try to do things better, whether for ourselves or for others.
Farm transition and estate planning
University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting January 4, 2023. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four!
News from W.R.A.P.:
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month as well as National Stalking Awareness Month. WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc.
Local author releases new book
Patricia Lubeck is a local author who has just released her new book, Asylum Scandals. This book is about two of Minnesota’s two oldest state hospitals. One in St. Pete (that opened in 1866) and one in Rochester (that opened in 1879). Her latest book tells the harrowing tales of patients who were locked away in the asylums.
GUESS WHO?
This week’s photo hint: This photo was published in a 2007 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: Ken Schule.
A look back at the 2022 weather
We are now into 2023 as we welcomed in the new year on Sunday. With it being a a brand new year, it is time to look back at the year that was when it came to the weather.
Snow impacting access to state parks, trails
Recent significant snow events are impacting winter recreation access in state parks and trails in northern Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Heavy, wet snowfall last week made many roads and trails impassable and cut power to several state parks. Additional snow and bitter cold temperatures this week further impacted conditions at some state parks and trails across Minnesota.