LSS meals at Generations
 
Monday, Feb. 13: Egg bake with sausage, oven-baked potatoes, carrots, applesauce, coffee cake.
Tuesday, Feb. 14: Meatloaf, baked potato with sour cream, pears, dinner roll, Valentine’s Day dessert.
Half-Price Day sponsored by American Reformed Church.
Wednesday, Feb. 15: Pasta in meat sauce, romaine salad with dressing, pineapple chunks, bread stick, dessert.
Thursday, Feb. 16: Baked ham with sauce, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, dinner roll, pudding.
Friday, Feb. 17: Roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, California Normandy vegetables, bread, birthday cake.
LSS Dining offers well-balanced and affordable meals in a community atmosphere.
Call Pam Franken at 283-9846, extension 11 to reserve one day prior, to arrange to pick up a dinner or for home-delivered meals.
Gift certificates are available at the meal site or online at www.lssmn.org/nutrition.

Todd  VanSteenberg will celebrate his 60th birthday on Friday, Feb. 10.

Joycelyn Jean Abraham, 90, Lake Crystal, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.
A funeral service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lake Crystal, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Lake Crystal Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church Mission Circle.
Joy Lemke was born Feb. 19, 1932, to Herbert and Elsie (Claussen) Lemke in Luverne. She grew up on the family farm north of Hardwick and graduated from Luverne High School in 1950.
Joy married Milton “Milt” H. Abraham on Aug. 12, 1951, in Hardwick.  Joy and Milt lived in California while Milt was in the Marine Corps.  They returned to Luverne, where Joy worked at the school and the family cabinet making business.   In 1973 they moved to Lake Crystal.  Joy worked for the family business, Millrich Construction, and later for Sween Corporation, which became Coloplast for 25 years before retiring.
Joy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Red Hat Society.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, flowers, quilting at Zion Lutheran, traveling to Mexico and Alaska with Milt. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Joy is survived by her husband of 71 years, Milton “Milt”; two children, David (Anita Jo) Abraham of Amarillo, Texas, and Kathy (John) Borneke of Janesville; grandchildren Michael (Lizzy) Borneke, Kaitie (Vance) Blomgren, Kimberly Abraham, Lauri (Kyle) Kegans, Rahnee Ladd, Wes (Ramona) Ladd, and Stephanie Ladd; six great-grandchildren; sister Imogene Krogmann of Luverne; brother-in-law Richard Abraham of Lake Crystal; and nieces, a nephew, and extended family.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy, on Dec. 24, 1962; brother Keith Lemke; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John Krogmann, Gerald and Gayle Abraham and Betty Abraham.
Arrangements are provided by Lake Crystal Mortuary in Lake Crystal.
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Joseph “Joe” Kueter, 46, Hills, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
A Mass of Christian burial was at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at The Church of Mary in Larchwood, Iowa.
Burial followed in the Larchwood Cemetery.
Joseph Daniel Kueter was born on Dec. 6, 1976, to Charles and Myra (Schloltfeldt) Kueter in Sioux Falls. Joe grew up in Hills and graduated from the Hills-Beaver Creek High School in 1995. After graduation he earned a degree in business at Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls.
     Joe started working for HyVee in Sioux Falls at the age of 16 and was still working there. He loved watching sports on TV or traveling to the games. His favorite teams included the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, and the Notre Dame football team.
Joe is survived by his father, Charles Kueter, of Hills; four siblings, Joyce (Brian) Meffert of Larchwood, Jennifer (Matt) Stephens of Filer, Idaho, James (Kari) Kueter of Hills, and Jeanette (Daryl) Spaans of Larchwood; 12 nieces and nephews, Kullyn and Braedyn Meffert, Joshua, Kyle, Casey, and Jayden Kueter, Tristan, Ian, and Kira Spaans, Zane and Carson Stephens, and Cheyenne Olsen; aunts, uncles, and other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Myra Keuter; his maternal grandparents, Albert and Martha Schloltfeldt; and his paternal grandparents, William and Lenora Kueter.
Arrangements were provided by Jurrens Funeral Home of Hills, www.jurrensfuneralhome.com.
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Jerry Englert, 76, Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne.
Per Jerry’s wishes, a private family service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Loren Ask, 78, rural Kenneth, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the Sanford Luverne Hospital.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Hartquist Funeral Home in Luverne. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at First Presbyterian Church in Edgerton. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne.
Arrangements are provided by Hartquist Funeral Home of Luverne, hartquistfuneral.com.
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Luverne Elementary School students resumed swimming lessons this winter as part of the school’s physical education classes. For two years, due to the coronavirus pandemic and remodeling project at Luverne Aquatics and Fitness, the second-grade swim lessons weren’t offered. This fall, in order to make sure all elementary students know the basics of water safety, the school’s Parents, Partners in Education (PPIE) group sponsored swim lessons for second- through fourth-grade classes. Last week, Luverne’s second-grade classes made up two days of missed lessons that were canceled due to snowy weather in December.

Seems like so many of us, on too many occasions, lose sight of what it means to be a Christ follower once we get behind the wheel of a car. I’m positive I’m not the only person who has forgotten the WWJD (WhatWouldJesusDo) lesson.
I’m reminded of this one time when I had entered an on-ramp to the interstate. Just after I turned, I noticed a car super close to me. I thought, geez, where did they come from. Anyway, I’ve never been accused of being a slow driver, so I stepped on it. I kept looking in the mirror and as much as I accelerated, this car appeared to be stuck to mine. I looked again as we entered the interstate – yup, still there.
By this time, I noticed we had entered where the lane indicated “Exit Only” so I quickly changed lanes at the exact time the car following me did. Apparently, this person behind me did not like the lane change; they got in the lane next to me, slowed down and waved to me. I noticed this guy was either really friendly who was missing three fingers, or he wasn’t so nice because I only saw one.
My initial reaction was to catch up to the other car and, I don’t know, maybe shake my fist at him. However, my wife told me to relax; it was not a big deal.
The truth is my reaction was out of anger, not unlike the unfortunate guy who was missing three fingers.
I would suspect that most of us who drive have had this happen. I would also suspect that most of us get angry. Anger is real in our lives; it’s an emotion God gave to us. Anger isn’t a sin; it’s simply part of being human. Paul writes in Ephesians 4:26-27 (MSG):
26 Go ahead and be angry. You do well to be angry—but don't use your anger as fuel for revenge. And don't stay angry. Don't go to bed angry. 27 Don't give the Devil that kind of foothold in your life.
That’s what my reaction was, to seek revenge. I had zero compassion for the amputee. Clearly this guy had issues and I fell right into the enemy’s clutches. God wants so much more from us in situations like that. We must learn to release our anger to Him and let it go. Reminding ourselves it’s what we do with our anger that set’s us believers apart from those who don’t know Christ.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14 (NLT):
“You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.”
If we continue to react out of anger, how can we be a light to anyone? In my opinion, it’s very difficult to build a relationship with God or others if we allow the enemy to take over this emotion and live a life always being angry.
Maybe we are angry because of a situation we have faced, or we might be angry at someone or maybe even God. Whatever your anger, lean on God, lay your anger down at the foot of the cross. Allow God to use you and be that city!

St. Catherine Catholic Church
203 E. Brown St., Luverne
St. Catherine Ph. 283-8502; www.stscl.org
Monsignor Gerald Kosse, Pastor
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Public Mass will be celebrated at FULL capacity in the church. Masses: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Friday at the nursing homes – check the bulletin. All Sunday masses will be live streamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/stccluverne/videos/. Visit www.stscl.org for more information.
 
Luverne Christian Reformed Church
605 N. Estey St., Luverne
Office Ph. 283-8482; Prayer Line Ph. 449-5982
www.luvernecrc.com — office@luvernecrc.com
Joe Steenholdt, Pastor
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 6:30 p.m. Evening worship service. We are streaming Sunday services live on YouTube at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Send him a friend request if you’re not connected. You may also visit our website for delayed broadcasts. Also our services are on local cable TV at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. In all circumstances, may we joyfully declare: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 124:8.
 
First Baptist Church
103 N. Jackson St., P.O. Box 975, Luverne
Ph. 283-4091; email: fbcluv@iw.net — www.fbcluverne.org
Walt Moser, Pastor
Sundays: 10:30 a.m. In-person worship service. Service is also on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m.
 
Grace Lutheran Church
500 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4431; www.graceluverne.org — graceluverne@iw.net
Dave Christenson, Interim Pastor
Thursday, Feb. 9: 7:10 a.m. Breakfast Club. 8:30 a.m. Missions in Action. Sunday, Feb. 12: 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion and 3rd grade Milestone. 10 a.m. Fellowship Coffee. 10 a.m. Sunday School & Drums. 1 p.m. 6th-12th grade BIG GAMES. Tuesday, Feb. 14: 9 a.m. Staff meeting. 6:45 p.m. Ministry meetings. 8 p.m. PPC meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 15: 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. 9 a.m. Spring cleaning. 5:30 p.m. Glow Praise Band. 6:15 p.m. Confirmation Pizza Party. Online, TV and Radio Worship options are available. Online worship: Sundays 9 a.m. at www.graceluverne.org, click Worship tab; or Facebook page at Grace Lutheran ELCA, Luverne. TV: Vast Channel 3 Mondays at 4:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. Radio: KQAD-AM Radio Sundays at 8:15 a.m.
 
Bethany Lutheran Church
720 N. Kniss Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-4571 or 605-215-9834
Andrew Palmquist, Pastor
Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Bible class. 10:15 a.m. Worship service; worship online as well (at els.org). Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Zoom Bible study. See our Facebook page, Bethany Lutheran Church (Luverne) for other classes and events.
 
American Reformed Church
304 N. Fairview Dr., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-8600; email: office@arcluverne.org
Friday, Feb. 10: 6:30 a.m. Community Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Feb. 12: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service – Super Bowl of Caring offering. 10:50 a.m. Sunday School. Tuesday, Feb. 14: 12 p.m. Staff meeting.7 p.m. Consistory meeting. Wednesday, Feb. 15: 5:30 p.m. Midweek meal. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Clubs and Youth Groups. 7:30 p.m. PC Awards Night. Thursday, Feb. 16: 9 a.m. Cookie Crew. CommServices are also broadcast on Vast Channel 3 on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. DVD’s available upon request. To stay up to date on announcements, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @arcluverne.
 
Rock River Community Church
1075 110th Ave., Luverne
Ph. 507-283-9070; email: info@rockrivercommunity.church
Bob Junak, Pastor
Come as you are—Sundays @ 10 a.m.: Main Service. Kids church age 3-6th grade—Nursery. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Midweek Service—Kids age 3-6th grade.
 
United Methodist Church
109 N. Freeman Ave., Luverne
Ph. 283-4529
Saturday, Feb. 11: 8 p.m. AA meeting. Sunday, Feb. 12: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 9:45 a.m. Coffee. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Prayer Warriors after service. 2-4 p.m. Meet the Bishop meeting in Mankato. 4:30 p.m. Genesis/Revelation Bible study. Monday, Feb. 13: 6:30 p.m. Genesis to Revelation Bible Study. Tuesday, Feb. 14: 1:30 p.m. Sewn in Faith. 7 p.m. Scouts. Wednesday, Feb. 15: 1:30 p.m. Coffee Talk. 6:15 p.m. FUEL and Confirmation. 8 p.m. AA meeting. Live streamed on Facebook and radio.
 
First Presbyterian Church
302 Central Lane, Luverne
Ph. 283-4787; email: Firstpc@iw.net
Sundays: 9 a.m. Adult Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Worship service. Youth Sunday school during worship service. In-person Worship service and live on Facebook. Our Facebook page can be found under First Presbyterian Church of Luverne. We are also on the local Luverne cable station at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
 
St. John Lutheran Church
803 N. Cedar St., Luverne
Ph. 283-2316; email: stjohn@iw.net
www.stjohnlutheranluverne.org
Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. Worship Service. Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10 a.m. Fellowship Time. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Catechesis Class. 6:30 p.m. Kids for Christ. 7:30 p.m. Youth Group. Services will be available on the Vast Channel 3 Sunday and online at the city website, cityofluverne.org. Holy Communion is offered on 2nd and 4th weekends and Liturgical Feasts.
 
Living Rock Church
500 E. Main St., Luverne
Ph. 449-0057; www.livingrockswmn.org
Josh Hayden, Pastor
 
New Life Celebration Church
101 W. Maple, Luverne
Ph. (605) 368-1924; email: newlifecelebration@gmail.com
 
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
305 E. 2nd St., P.O. Box 36, Hardwick
Ph. (507) 669-2855; zionoffice@alliancecom.net
Jesse Baker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Bible study. Worship service on Luverne cable at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday.
 
Ben Clare United Methodist Church
26762 Ben Clare Ave., Valley Springs, S.D.
igtwlb@WOW.net
Bill Bates, Pastor
 
First Lutheran Church
300 Maple St., Valley Springs, S.D.
Ph. (605) 757-6662 – firstpalisade@alliancecom.net
Mark Eliason, Pastor
Sunday, Feb. 12: 10:30 a.m. Worship at First Lutheran Church. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. All are welcome. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @FirstLutheranValley Springs; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
Palisade Lutheran Church
211 121st St., Garretson, S.D.
Ph. (507) 597-6257 — palisadechurch@alliancecom.net
www.palisadelutheran.org
Thursday, Feb. 9: 1:30 p.m. Palisade WELCA. 7 p.m. Palisade council meeting. Sunday, Feb. 12: 9 a.m. Worship Service at Palisade Lutheran Church. 10 a.m. Sunday School. We Are ONLINE! Facebook: @PalisadeLC; YouTube: FirstPalisadeLutheranParish.
 
First Presbyterian Church
201 S. 3rd St., P.O Box 73, Beaver Creek
Ph. 507-935-5025
email: lori.firstpres@gmail.com
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Second Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Session meeting.
 
Magnolia United Methodist Church
501 E. Luverne St., Magnolia
Ph. 605-215-3429
email: magnoliamnumc@gmail.com
Nancy Manning, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m., in-person with livestream available on the church’s Facebook site.
 
Steen Reformed Church
112 W. Church Ave., Steen
Ph. 855-2336
Jeremy Wiersema, Pastor
Sundays: 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship service in-person with livestream available on Facebook and YouTube. Radio worship on KQAD Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
 
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
112 N. Main St., Hills
Ph. 962-3270 / bethlehemofhills@gmail.com
Nita Parker, Pastor
Sundays: 9 a.m. Worship at Tuff Chapel. 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship Service. Worship will be streamed live to Facebook at Bethlehem of Hills. You can find more info on our website blchills.org.
 
Hills United Reformed Church
410 S. Central Ave., Hills
Office Ph. 962-3254
hillsurc@alliancecom.net
Alan Camarigg, Pastor