July 2022
St. Paul’s to install Pastor
On Sunday, July 10, Seminary Graduate Jacob Schlomer will be ordained and installed into the Public Ministry as the Pastor of St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church and School in St. James. This special service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. All are welcome to St Paul’s to worship on this special occasion.
Pray for Your Country
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” With those stirring words, President John F. Kennedy inspired new patriotism in his American listeners as he delivered his inaugural address in 1961.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m.
Gary Goldschmidt
Gary Goldschmidt, 67, of St. James died on June 29, 2022, near Slayton as the result of an automobile accident.
Darlene Hilda Irene Miller
Darlene Hilda Irene Miller, 81, of Wells died July 2, 2022, at UHD Hospital in Blue Earth of natural causes. Darlene is survived by her daughters: Diane (David) Crimmins of Brooklyn Park, Dalene (Joel) Annen of Winnebago, and Dawn Westermann of Alexandria; sisters: Laura Greiner of Fairmont and Avis (Raymond) Roiger of New Hope, brother: Melvin (Lola Johnson) Miller of Madelia, nine grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Family Living Focus – What is healthy eating?
You want to live longer. You want to feel healthy, energetic, and vigorous as you age. Your doctor says you should start eating better. You have heard that before, but do you know what it really means?
Baseball history in St. James runs deep
A bonus of small towns is getting to know your neighbors. Some years ago, a great neighbor named Larry Curry shared a picture with me of an assortment of baseball players from a bygone era. Along with the picture came questions.
Mayo Clinic Health System to offer COVID vaccines for ages 6 months to 5 years old starting Thursday
Mayo Clinic Health System sites in the Southwest Minnesota region will begin offering vaccine doses to children ages 5 and under beginning July 7. COVID-19 vaccines have been used under the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S.
17th Annual Madelia Health Golf Outing best on record
The Madelia Health Foundation 17th Annual Golf Outing was held on Wednesday, June 8. Since bringing back in-person golfing in 2021 after the COVID-19 pandemic, this tournament has been extremely popular and highly successful for Madelia Health.
Football momentum builds with summer work, Bemidji State Camp on horizon
Summer holds many opportunities for every sport and SJA football players’ docket includes several passing competitions, along with a team camp at the end of July in Bemidji. Head Coach Jon Wilson appreciates the efforts by players, both young and old alike.