Probably the most famous verse of the Bible is John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” It is an important verse that tells of God’s great love for us; some call it the gospel in a nutshell.
As their city counterparts awarded first bids for construction of the new Litchfield Area Recreation Center at a meeting across town, Litchfield School Board members spent much of their Monday meeting reviewing and debating a use agreement for the facility. Business manager Jesse Johnson reviewed a red-lined version of the agreement, which he said has been developed with the city and includes input from the Minnesota Department of Education and other state officials.
Like many of the young women who participate in the Miss Litchfield program, Ayda Granlund grew up dreaming of someday wearing the crown. Last year, that dream became reality as Granlund was crowned Miss Litchfield 2023-2024 during the Watercade coronation.
1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. “...the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained ...” — George Washington, first inaugural, April 30 1789 “Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.” — William Penn “Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” — Thomas Jefferson (What would Jefferson say today?) “The question before the human race is whether the God of nature shall govern the world by his own laws, or whether priests and kings shall rule it by fictitious miracles.” — John Adams “Political interest [can] never be separated in the long run from moral right.” “Can the liberties of a nation be sure when we remove their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people, that these liberties are a gift from God? — Thomas Jefferson “We must all hang together, or, assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” — Benjamin Franklin at thesigningoftheDeclaration of Independence,July 4, 1776 “Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!” — Patrick Henry Our Founding Fathers recognized that our freedoms come from God — not government.
NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, JULY 11 Learn local history by participating in Historic Hutchinson’s Scavenger Hunt. Pick up information at the Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St.
The decision to move is a very personal choice that is typically reached after considering a number of variables. Career opportunities, a better climate, superior schools, or a desire to be closer to family compel millions of people to move each year, and those factors underscore how unique each individual move can be.
Parents: Jamie and Teresa Brekke Siblings: Shelby, 24, Sophie, 14, Ben 12. Watercade sponsor: Danner, Brekke & Everts and the Medicare Duo.
Parents: Duane and Wendy Wuotila. Siblings: Nathan, 19, and Emma, 15.
Parents: Erin and Daryl Lundin. Siblings: Genevieve Lundin, 12.
