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Missionary – James Puotyual

Pastor James Puotyual was born in the Upper Nile region of South Sudan.  In 1985, due to civil war, he was forced to move to Ethiopia and Kenya, living for a few years in tents in United Nations refugee camps. While … Continue reading

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Pastor Lyle Belleque is the new Minkota Dean

On January 27, 2018, the Minkota Mission District met for the Annual Convocation. As of today, the Minkota Mission District has a new Dean, Pastor Lyle Belleque. Our first Dean, Pastor Tim Lundeen, was appointed by Bp. Paull Spring and … Continue reading

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Presentation: The Gospel of Mark

Come watch and listen to the Gospel of Mark as it was originally presented. The Gospel of Mark will be retold in a dramatic retelling by presenters from Concordia Theological Seminary – St. Louis, MO. February 11th, 6:30-8:30 PM Samhold … Continue reading

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Eastern SD/Minkota Mission District Convention – Jan. 26-27

This year’s Eastern SD/Minnkota Mission District Convocation will be held on January 26-27, 2018, at the ILT Old Sanctuary, 928 4th Street, Brookings, SD. Registration Cost: $30* payable to: Eastern SD MD *covers cost of meals/snacks. Motel Reservations: (a block of … Continue reading

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Theological Conference – Soiux Falls (Feb 5-6)

The Augustana District is sponsoring a theological conference in Souix Falls, February 5th-6th, 2018. NALC pastors and leaders are welcome to attend. The focus will be on the theme of pastoral education, with speakers representing various local seminaries. Prof. Jim … Continue reading

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Planned Trip to Israel

Minkota District Pastor, Tom Wright, will be leading a trip to Israel next March 4-13, 2018. You are invited to join Pastor Wright and his wife Diana on a pilgrimage of historical interest and spiritual significance in the Holy Land. Visiting numerous … Continue reading

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Advance Reservations for June 9-10 Education Event

For those looking to make advance reservations for the Sola Education Festival to be held on June 9-10 at Abounding Joy Lutheran in St. Cloud, listed below are some housing options for a reduced rate if booked one month in advance. … Continue reading

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Lutheran Education Festival – June 2017

Sola Education Festival Held: June 9-10th (Friday evening through Saturday afternoon) at Abounding Joy Lutheran Church (LCMC/NALC) in St. Cloud, MN Sponsored by Sola Publishing. The event will feature educational displays, education workshops, and worship. The main presentation will focus on the … Continue reading

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Spring Pastor’s Quarterly Meeting

The next Pastor Quarterly Gathering will be on March 9-10, we will be in Washburn, ND (north of Bismark). This will be an overnight trip for us. Rooms have been blocked at the motel in Washburn for March 9, and we will … Continue reading

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Minkota – Eastern SD District Convocation

This year’s comined gathering of the Minkota and Eatern South Dakota Mission Districts will be held on Friday-Saturday, January 6-7, 2017, at Hawley Lutheran Church (near Moorhead). Pastors and lay leaders are encouraged to attend. Here is the tentative schedule: Friday … Continue reading

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