Trinity Lutheran Church Dorcas Society Missouri Synod, here in Slayton, held a Bi Conference Lutheran Women’s Mission League, (LWML) Rally on November 2. Rev. Fred Hinz spoke on end of life decisions. The Gifts of the Heart are shown being given by (Right) Carol Benda and Karen Sawatzky to Hailey Swanson and Jessie Jorgenson (Left) of Our House, Hospice of Murray County, Slayton. LWML is the official women’s auxiliary of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Since 1942, the LWML has affirmed each woman’s identity as a child of God and her relationship with Jesus Christ. LWML women are bold supporters of missions through Mite Box offerings as well as Gifts of the Heart.

Court Queen of Peace hosted a reception for the Tri Parish of Slayton, Lake Wilson and Iona, MN Confirmation students on Sat., Nov. 2, 2019. It was well attended with about 200 guests present. Pictured left to right Row 1: Faith Formation Director, Marcie Cowan, Courtney Manderscheid, Father Thien Nguyen, Bishop John Quinn, Deacon Vern Behrends, Morgan Clarke, Shelby Chsristensen. Row 2: Michelle Zenk, Abby Hamman, Liberty Nelson, Jaden Deacon, Ryan DeGreeff, Jerod Weidert, Garrett Dahlhoff. Row 3: Jadeon Hurd, Abby Ford, Joe Schreier.

Girls on The Run worked on their community service project. They made 10 tie blankets for the Angel Tree Project.