February 2023
An evening full of love
St. James community members were treated to an early Valentine’s Day evening on Saturday, Feb.
Madelia joins wings United soccer
The St. James School Board had its Feburary meeting last Monday. The meeting started with accepting donations to Save the Bell, Summer Rec Program, Elementary School, Theater project, and the 1989 Champion Scholarship.
Superhero Jesus
“Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” Matthew 4:1 I struggle a lot with children’s Bibles and storybooks about Jesus – not because of the theology but often because of the art – the way that Jesus is portrayed. I remember the first Easter after we had our daughter, Miriam. She was given a book about Easter. I opened it up and was completely horrified when the pictures of Jesus were literally a superhero depiction of him. He had large and prominent muscles, a perfect smile, and long flowing blonde hair. His attire was even that of a superhero - armor.
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-3755044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday - 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Fellowship Butterfield Community Bible Church Pastor Tim Hall 507-621-1546, 100 Chapman Ave., Butterfield Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.
Artist of the Week
Name: Logan Braatan Grade: 2 Parents: Paula and Michael Braaten Favorite part of music class: Music World Tour Dream job: Video game programmer Favorite instrument: Guitar .
Pierson attends Page Program
Going to the House of Representatives in Minnesota is not a trip students normally get to take. Last week Ryan Pierson went to the house to partake in the Page Program.
President’s and Dean’s Lists
South Central College released its President’s and Dean’s lists. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher were named to the President’s List and those with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher were named to the Dean’s List.
Nathan “Nate” Thomas Nelson
Nathan “Nate” Thomas Nelson was a loving father, brother, son, and friend. He passed away unexpectedly at Fairview University Hospital on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, following a battle with bile…
Gymnastics Hosts Meet Against Strong Worthington Squad
The St. James Area gymnasts squared off with Worthington for a home meet on February 7th. The Trojans are one of the strongest programs in the area and showed evidence of their tradition, winning the meet 140.100 to 97.400 for the Saints.
Martinez joins the St. James Police Department
Arturo Martinez, a St. James graduate, joined the St. James Police Department at the end of January. Martinez comes to the department with years of previous experience as a Deputy Sheriff with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.