Lifestyle
4-H youth attend Camp at Lake Shetek
In June, 4-H youth from across southwest Minnesota gathered for MN 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek. Over 150 campers who just completed grades 3-6 spent 3 days and two nights. The two camp sessions were led by a team of 20 high school youth leaders serving in the role of camp counselor, and supported by a team of 4-H educators.
Food and Friends – a community food truck event
Give yourself a break from meal planning and treat yourself to something from area food truck vendors at the “Food and Friends” food truck event on Wednesday, July 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the main parking lot of First Lutheran Church (719 6th Avenue South). “Food and Friends” is a community event organized by the church’s Outreach Board to invite all in the community to gather together around a meal time, and, at the same time, support some of the food vendors in our area. “We hope that folks will enjoy socializing with each other – visiting with old friends, and making new friends,” commented one of the event organizers.
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?
CHURCH SCHEDULES
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-375-5044, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m.
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.
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.
First Lutheran Church honors pastors
Pastor Andrew Hermodson-Olsen of First Lutheran Church, St. James, celebrated the 35th Anniversary of his Ordination on Sunday, June 19. On Sunday, June 26 the congregation wished Pastor Matthew Seegert and family farewell and Godspeed, as he has been called to serve at Atonement Lutheran Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pictured are Pastor Andy (left) and Rosine Hermodson-Olsen and Pastor Matt and Becky Seegert. Submitted
Saintettes spend important days at Iowa Dance Camp
The St. James Area Saintettes spent June 26-29 at Buena Vista University for both individual and team development. Hundreds of dancers from several states converged on the campus, building up to a show on the final day.
Watonwan County 4-H summer programs
This summer the Watonwan County 4-H is offering some summer programs for kids to enjoy through the summer. Kids entering grades 1st through 7th grade can participate in 4 different events throughout the summer.
The Railroad arrived and St. James was established 152 years ago
St. James was a railroad town in the true sense of the phrase. The community was named by the Minnesota Valley Railroad in 1867, some three years before the railroad’s arrival and the town’s existence. It was planned to be a division point and crew change location. In the summer of 1870, lumber was hauled in by wagon from the newly established railhead at Lake Crystal to construct the first depot at St. James. Track was laid from Lake Crystal to Madelia by August 26, 1870, and reached St. James on October 12th.