Our Pastor
 Kathy King
(507) 382-2483

And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds.  Don’t stop meeting together with other believers,

which some people have gotten into the habit of doing.  Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10: 24-25 CEB

I shared during a recent worship service that as I was planning on our March 2nd Transfiguration Sunday worship service, I was reminded that Ash Wednesday quickly follows. So, we find ourselves at the door of another Lenten journey.  In our busy lives, we have yet another

opportunity to step into a closer relationship with Christ as we decide if we’ll walk more closely in our faith journeys this year—a wonderful opportunity to continue meeting as we are encouraged to do so.  Wednesday evenings will offer the opportunity to participate in Tom Ber-

lin’s The Third Day, a Lenten study that explores the resurrection experiences of Mary, Peter, Thomas and others.  Cindy Saufferer and I will lead our weekly discussions and it is our hope that each of us discovers a deeper understanding of our Resurrected Christ.  If you’d like to

participate in the study, talk to Cindy or me and we’ll get you a study guide.  If you’d like more information about the study, visit our MN Annual Conference website at: 

https://www.minnesotaumc.org/newsdetail/2025-lenten-study-a-conversation-with-bishop-tom-berlin-18908482.

 

Our Sunday worship during Lent will focus on our United Methodist Discipleship Ministries Series, “Steadfast Love, A Lenten Playlist.”  I’m looking forward to our journey.

 

Most of you are aware that Jerry and I have a new family member. Edward (Eddie-- Eddie is a CavaPoo who should grow to about 20

to 22 lbs.) came to his furever home last week and yes, I’ve been reminded by most of my family members that I said no dogs until I

retired. S o—I jumped the gun by a couple of years.  Training a puppy is not for the faint of heart so I think it’s better that I jump that

hurdle before my 70th birthday.  What a joy it is to have a puppy on my lap again.  I apologize to those of you who have regularly seen

my pics!   admit, it’s almost as many as Milo!

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Friends, please continue to pray for the Ukraine.  Our former DS, Fred Vanderwerf, provides a lot of information on his Facebook

page.  Pray for leaders, our country, and each other.  Please consider joining our Lenten study! It is the perfect time to meet with other believers!   As always, Jerry, Eddie, and me are blessed by you!

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