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From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From Jesus’ “parable of the Sower” in Matthew 13:2-23, it is clear that not everyone who received the Gospel with the intention of following Jesus, actually continue with Him for their entire life.
Prism of prose

Prism of prose

Prism of prose

It is nice when you can mix fellowship with work on a project. I enjoyed completing the simple task of replacing lamps and cleaning a few fixtures with Derall at Teien Covenant. Over time fixtures will get dirty and lamps become dim or burn out.
Can I be sure God is with me?

Can I be sure God is with me?

Can I be sure God is with me?

(Psalm 23:6) “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (Psalm 23:6).“The verse means that God will dwell with me all my life,” says Devon, age 10. “It also means that God will stay with me in my house.
Made in 1925, this Model X Suburban Coupe is believed to be one of only 139 ever built. Submitted photo.

Made in 1925, this Model X Suburban Coupe is believed to be one of only 139 ever built. Submitted photo.

Century old classic turns 100

You’re invited to celebrate the Pembina County Museum’s historic Case car on August 17The Pembina County Historical Society invites the public to a very special birthday celebration as the Museum’s rare 1925 Case Model X Suburban Coupe turns 100 years old!
Campground improvements coming to several state parks this fall

Campground improvements coming to several state parks this fall

Campground improvements coming to several state parks this fall

Exciting upgrades are on the horizon at several North Dakota state parks, providing an improved experience with more powerful and reliable electricity, on-site water access at many campsites.
Mr. Jason Keating, the new Superintendent and high school principal. Photo by SueZahn O’Neil

Mr. Jason Keating, the new Superintendent and high school principal. Photo by SueZahn O’Neil

Two new administrators will usher in the school year at Drayton Public School

There is a new positive energy coming from the office at DPS. As a teacher, you’ll feel appreciated and know they have your back. As a student, you’ll feel they’re there to help.Mr. Jason Keating is the new Superintendent and high school principal. Mr.
$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

$2.16M in Loans for Child Care, Tech and Ag Projects in Q2

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that six companies were approved for a total of $2.16 million in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) during the second quarter of 2025.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Probation search leads to felony drug charges

According to a press release issued by the Cavalier County Sheriff’s Department, on July 29, the Cavalier County Sheriff's Department assisted North Dakota Parole and Probation with a probation search at the 1700 block of 6th St. at Raymond Allen Mason’s residence.
Four to seven hundred families that supplement their food supply from the Food Pantry will now go without. Submitted photo

Four to seven hundred families that supplement their food supply from the Food Pantry will now go without. Submitted photo

Mission Food Pantry to temporarily close

Fewer donations, rising grocery costs, and supply chain disruptions are making it hard for pantries across the country to meet rising demand.The shelves at the Northlands Rescue Mission food pantry are nearly empty. Mission staff say it has been that way for a while.
	Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Community Initiative Grants to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary

Communities across North Dakota will soon have the opportunity to host once-in-alifetime celebrations. On Aug.1, the ND250 Commission began offering Community Initiative Grants of up to $10,000 to support events and projects commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.