Every good gift and every perfect gift are from above; James 1:17. In the Lord’s Prayer, it says “Give us our daily bread.” This reminds us that everything comes from God’s loving hand. Do …
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By Rose Grothe
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6/25/25
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The bulletin at our church today had a poem by Helen Steiner Rice for Father’s Day, and I will share it, as a tribute to all fathers. Fathers are Wonderful People Fathers are wonderful people, too …
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By Rose Grothe
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6/19/25
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The speaker at church on May 24, 2025, was the Reverend Tom Peyton, speaking on the first three chapters of Philippians about rejoicing even when things are going badly. Paul was writing this letter …
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By Rose Grothe
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6/4/25
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On this 11th day of May 2025, with Easter less than a month past, we are still hearing of wars, violence to others and all kinds of wickedness taking place in every level of life. It is very easy to …
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By Rose Grothe
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5/17/25
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Come, let us bow down in worship. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, His flock under His care. Psalms 95:6-7, NIV. When was the last time …
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By Rose Grothe
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5/16/25
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Easter is over. Spring is on the way. I found this little reminder that God has put each one of us on this earth for His purpose. On these last few days of April 2025, some of you may be wondering …
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By Rose Grothe
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5/4/25
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I hope everyone had a Happy Easter on 4-20-2025, but I especially hope that we all really know why we can have a Happy Easter every day. John 11:25-26 tells us that Jesus said “I am the …
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By Rose Grothe
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4/23/25
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"They looked and beheld the glory of the Lord appearing in the cloud." Exodus 16:10. Without the clouds there would be no lavish sunrises and sunsets, no beneficial rain or spectacular rainbows, nor …
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By Rose Grothe
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4/23/25
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The speaker I listened to on March 30 spoke on 1 Corinthians 1:23, where Paul says that he preaches Christ crucified on the cross. He had been hearing things about the church that had to be …
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By Rose Grothe
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4/11/25
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Retired Reverend Tom Peyton was the speaker at church March 23, 2025, speaking on Judges 11, about making foolish vows to God. It is the story of Jephthah, who had asked God to give him victory over …
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By Rose Grothe
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3/26/25
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Sorry, folks. I decided to take a small vacation, where they would wait on me hand and foot, so I made reservations at two places. Unfortunately, the first one felt I had too much excess baggage, …
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By Rose Grothe
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3/13/25
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I will not have anything to put in this week’s paper, as I've been in the hospital. I just got home so had no time to prepare. Sorry about that.
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By Rose Grothe
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3/13/25
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The retired Reverend Peyton was the speaker at church on Feb. 23, 2025, speaking on Judges 6-7, doing the right thing even when you think someone else could do it better. It’s the story of Gideon …
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3/2/25
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In Matthew 5:14, we see that it says “Ye are the light of the world.” These are Jesus’ words, and he is not only speaking to the disciples, but also to each one of us who has come to know Him …
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By Rose Grothe
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2/22/25
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Pastor Richert of Brookings was the speaker at church on Feb. 9, 2025, speaking on the subject of “love does not delight in doing evil.” Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, because though …
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By Rose Grothe
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2/14/25
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My! What absolutely beautiful days we have been having. It makes a person think that spring has sprung in January. However, then I remember that the groundhog may or may not see his shadow tomorrow. …
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By Rose Grothe
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2/5/25
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“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16. I have heard people say that God doesn’t answer prayer, so why pray? On the contrary, prayer is very powerful. The …
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By Rose Grothe
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1/23/25
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ODE TO A SUNDOG I used to think you were pretty with your rainbow so bright, With the golden sun between two of you. Oh! What a gorgeous sight. But then one day I overheard a comment that surprised …
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By Rose Grothe, By Rose Grothe
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1/16/25
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Ted Haug was the speaker at church on Jan. 5, 2025, speaking on Philippians 1:18-26. Paul was writing a letter to the church at Philippi, telling them of his dilemma. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ …
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By Rose Grothe
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1/8/25
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Linda Perry had all her family home for a late Christmas Day on Sunday, the 29th. Included were the Vin Perry family, the Jason Richie family and the Alan Perry family. Dorothy Wentzel, Sioux Falls, …
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By Rose Grothe
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1/3/25
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