January 2022

Seeing through the eyes of faith

On the wall of my member’s home that I was visiting last week were graduation pictures of their kids. Whenever I read the Apostle Paul’s words to the Ephesians in chapter 2, that image comes to my mind. I imagine that God has my picture on his wall or in his wallet. Verse 6 says, “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.” (Eph 2:6 NIV). However, if you look closer at that passage, it says more than that. It actually says that God sees US seated with him, not just our picture. What a mind-boggling thought. God sees us in the future, but speaks of it as already done in the past.

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Enjoying getting old(er)

Happy Birthday to me! This is my birthday week – I turn 67 Friday. Now, I’m not saying this just to get presents (but I’ll be home if you need to deliver something.) I’m just pointing out that I am happy to be getting old-ish.

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Don’t push snow onto roads

uestion: What is the law in regards to pushing snow from ones driveway out onto the road? Answer: It is illegal to place snow from a driveway on or next to a public highway or street. The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds everyone, “The placing of snow on or near a public road creates hazards, including drainage problems, drifting, sight obstruction and unsafe access.

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An egotist has I trouble

Jim Tunney, the dean of National Football League referees, wrote a blog recently that caught my eye. He mentioned how when one NFL defensive player intercepts a pass, most of the defensive unit on the field runs to an end zone for a photo op. These players and many others feel the defensive unit is just taking pride in making a big play.

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Arlene Kletscher

VESTA - Arlene Kletscher, 89, of Vesta, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Parkview Home in Belview. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Vesta with a livestream on St. John’s Lutheran Church Facebook page. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. The family requests that face masks be worn. Interment will be in the Vesta Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Margaret Ann Jenniges

LINDSTROM, MN - Margaret (Hofmann) Ann Jenniges age 78 of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 3rd, 2022. Marge is survived by her husband David Chilko, and her step-children, Ann and Scott; six children Kevin (Donna), Daniel (Colleen), Tamera O’Neill, Paul deceased (Mary), Teresa (Patrick) Trost and Mark (Mary); 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; siblings Richard (Anita), Marlene (Bruce, deceased), Ronald (Kay), and Beverly (Gary), and countless friends and family.

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Megan Jo Esser

Megan Jo (Kremin) Esser, 38, after a three-year battle with leukemia, passed away January 12, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family and friends at her home in Perham, MN. Megan was born August 26, 1983, at the Redwood Area Hospital in Redwood Falls, MN.

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Steven Jeffrey Dahmes

Steven Jeffrey Dahmes, child of God, went home to our Lord on January 14, 2022 in the afternoon surrounded by his wife and children. Steve was born October 18, 1960 to Roland and Virginia (Finfrock) Dahmes. Steve was very active in sports and music in high school where he met his wife Geri in 1977. They were married on June 5, 1981 in Redwood Falls. They had 3 beautiful children, Tony (Sarah) Dahmes, Benjamin (Nicole) Dahmes and Cassandra (Nick) Olson. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren, Sammantha Dahmes 18, Hayley, 17, Lucas 7, Grace 3, Jackson Dahmes 6, Adalynn 1, Elaine Olson, 10, Zoey 6, Emma 3.

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AREA BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Eagles edge Cardinals girls The Redwood Valley girls basketball team fell just short in their attempt for victory number one as they fell 64-62 to Windom Area in a Big South West Conference matchup Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Windom.

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