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Memory Care Corner: The Power of Music

Music has always been a part of my life. I remember long car rides when my father would often begin singing. Perhaps it was to help him stay awake, or perhaps to quiet his four children! Regardless, we would always be serenaded with songs like “On Top of Old Smoky” or Eddie Arnold’s “Cattle Call.”

Faith Column: Pentecost

It seems like Pentecost should get more attention than it does -- both in the church and in the world at large. I am sure that there are faith traditions that do Pentecost more justice than Lutherans, but it isn’t exactly a household name. It probably doesn’t help that the event was beyond Luke’s descriptive powers (there is a sound like the wind and tongues as of fire), so the religious artwork depicting Pentecost makes the Apostles look like a group of birthday candles. Pentecost also loses out because many who might ask why the paraments are red have already begun their summer vacation from church. Whatever the case may be, the fact remains that the Holy Spirit made a dramatic entrance into an international crowd that had gathered in Jerusalem, including some 120 followers of Jesus.

GUESS WHO?

This week’s photo hint: This photo appeared in a July 2012 edition of the Montevideo American News. Last Week’s Answer: Dave Stendahl Guessed by: N/A .

Live Well, Age Wisely: Our Agrarian Culture

The second week of March 2020 stands out in my memory for two reasons. I presented at a regional conference in Marshall mid-week and remember how we were encouraged to not shake hands. By Friday, the governor had declared a state of emergency in Minnesota, and I’ll never forget the feeling of uncertainty that followed. I don’t enjoy reminiscing on those days! The conference, however, was a bright spot.

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.

Their Love Story

A serial is a publishing format that breaks down a larger work of narration into sequential installments for publication in magazines or newspapers. Serials were popular in the late 1800s, and early 1900s, and even appeared in the Montevideo American News in the 1920s. This is the fifth week of a six-week series of serials written by author and Montevideo native Arthur Norby.

Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center hosts Charity Barrel series

The first of four summer Charity Barrel Series was held at Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center last Thursday. The event is held to raise funds for the 501c3 charitable organization that aims to improve the quality of life for those utilizing their therapeutic riding programs. The series was open to youth from groups labeled pee-wee and up. Additional events will be held June 8th and June 29th. On July 20th, the finals will be held. Those competing must attend three of the four races to be eligible for prizes. More information is available on Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center’s Facebook page. Photos by Jessica Stolen-Jacobson

Local piano students perform at Honors Concert

Seven piano students from the studio of Megan Gilles of Willmar performed in the 85th Annual Minnesota Music Teachers Association Honors Concert on May 21, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The students selected to perform from Megan’s studio were Lilyanne Pauling-Clara City, Jovial Martinez, Arianna Gilles, Zoe Gilles, Carson Stone, Natalie Jurgenson, and Hannah Javaherian-Willmar. Julia Mages from the studio of Loni Eid of Montevideo performed.

GUESS WHO?

This week’s photo hint: This photo appeared in a July 1993 edition of the Montevideo-American News. Last Week’s Answer: (left to right) Betty Sabin, Nick Patton, and Dawn Stary.