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Boasting
“Thus says the LORD: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.’” (Jeremiah 9:23–24 [ESV]) This is a passage that has been rolling around in my head recently. It is usually accompanied by the question “what are you boasting in?” When I think about boasting here I am not referencing what I am telling other people about to make me look better in their eyes. When I think of boasting, I am thinking of internal boasting, “What am I taking pride in?” This is the boasting that we really must watch.
Cash for Kids Auction is getting ready for 21st year
Different events mark the spring is almost here for people, one of those events could be the District 840 Foundation Cash for Kids Auction. It is one of the biggest fundraisers for the foundation to help it give back to the staff and students.
City Council decertifies TIF Districts
On Tuesday, March 7 the St. James City Council held its meeting.
Chapin’s 10th grade Chef program presents about their trip to Seattle
At the St. James School Board meeting on Monday night, the board started the meeting with two presentations. One was the 10th-grade chef program trip to Seattle and the second was Superintendent Steve Heil with the district’s Achievement and Integration Plan.
Community Calendar
Thursday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meadowlark Prairies Cheeseburger Hot-Dish Lunch Fundraiser @ Eagles Club Friday: 7:30 p.m. St. James High School and Middle School Band Concert Sunday: 11 a.m. KC’s Corn Beef and Cabbage Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Mayor; 12- 1 p.m. Rotary Club Wednesday: 12 p.m.1 p.m. Sertoma Weekend Movie: Jesus Revolution Events for the Watonwan County Library 3/17 @ 10 am: Memory Writing with Marion in St. James Join Marion Edgar Style as she guides you in recording your thoughts and memories. Refreshments will be served and journals will be provided.
Artist of the Week
Name: Charlie Carlson Grade: 5 Parent(s): Kassandra and Chad Carlson Favorite part of music class: Music games Dream job: Youtuber or farmer Favorite instrument: Piano .
St. James Eggshell makes it to Regionals
On March 3 the St. James knowledge bowl competed at Subregional in Mankato.
Saints’Math Students Add Up to Success
Bethany Lutheran College hosted their annual Math Master competition on the Mankato campus on Friday, March 10th. St. James Area sent a group of 6th graders to compete against area schools in a variety of challenges.
Butterfield-Odin Students of the Month
HS Student Dalton Braaten and Jr High Students Amy Urwin. Tiffany Sandbo .
Back in Time
3 years ago: Watonwan County taking precautions to prevent spread of COVID-19 At Tuesday’s county board meeting the Watonwan County board motioned for a county policy to reduce the threat of COVID-19. “In this policy we are prompting employees to stay homeA if they’ve been exposed or if they are sick or if a family is sick,” said Kelly Pauling.