Approved for: 12.5 Nursing Contact Hours by the ND BON 10.5 Social Work Contact Hours by the NDBSWE 2 Education Credits through Minot State University     Are you comfortable talking or teaching about sexual health? Are you confident in giving clear guidance that is evidence-based, and relevant to everyone? If not, the Ascend Sexual Risk …

    It’s a labor of love that started about a year ago after a modern problem — lack of funding — halted the Messiah Lutheran Church congregation’s idea of hiring a company to update the existing sanctuary windows with a stained glass project. The $60,000 bid for the project was “way more money than what was …

CHRISTMAS will soon be here! THANK YOU IMMANUEL, “God with us”, for coming to earth to redeem your creation! May this wonderful message be heard and seen by all who will be watching the MSL Advent and Christmas worship services and the special Christmas season Lutheran Hour Ministries Animated Series Programs this month. We also …

January 17-18, 2020 Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads, St. John, ND Man Up! Presenter: Rev. Jeffrey Hemmer, Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fairview Heights, Illinois Rev. Jeffery Hemmer is the husband of (in his opinion) the best woman in the world; the father of six delightful children (when they’re delightful); the pastor of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran …

It’s that time of year already – time to get registered for another great Higher Things Conference! Groups are going two different directions this summer – one to Colorado (June 29-July 2) and one to Michigan (July 21-24). There is group transportation being arranged for both locations, along with some fun events along the way!  …

DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS IN RURAL AND SMALL-TOWN AREAS Once in a private counseling session with an addict, he said to me in tears, “I stole $12,000 from my parents, and I would walk the streets to see which house I could break into and steal money or goods in order to buy my next fix. …

LCMS North Dakota District January 6-7, 2020 At Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran, Bismarck, ND A Lenten Series on… Hebrews 11 Presenter:  Rev. Bernie Worral Remember:Ash Wednesday is February 26, 2020 Easter is April 12, 2020                               Time to Rest, Reflect, and Re-create. Our time together will be worth .9 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) …

Thanksgiving! As it’s been a while, I’d like to briefly mention those who specifically do the work of getting our MAIN STREET LIVING programs on the air. First, we thank the pastors of our Minnesota North & North Dakota LCMS congregations for taking the extra time and effort to have their services ready several months …