Hello summer! We love this busy time of the year at the library. The Summer Reading Program is off to a great start with about 150 kids participating. The goal is to keep the kids reading most of the summer, so when school starts they will be able to jump right in and be successful. Besides focusing on reading, there are weekly activities to keep their minds and bodies active.
Join Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey for a legislative update on June 23 at the Sleepy Eye Brewing Company, 121 Main Street W. Come at 5:45 p.m. for pizza sponsored by Brown, Cottonwood and Redwood County Farmers Unions. The legislative discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. State and Federal legislation will be discussed.
The Brown County Farm Bureau announced that Sellner Dairy Farm will host this year’s Picnic on the Farm on Sunday, June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cheeseburgers will be grilled by the Redwood Area Cattlemen’s Association and be available until they are gone. A free shuttle bus will be available at Sigel Ball Park (18978 Grandview Road, New Ulm — just down the road from Sellner Dairy Farm). Limited handicap accessible parking will be available at the farm.
The Sleepy Eye Family Aquatic Center opened for the season on Wednesday, June 11, after repair-related delays. The day started with water aerobics at 7 a.m.
I have been talking a lot about forgiveness lately, because in the Apostle’s Creed, it specifically affirms that, as Christians, we believe in the forgiveness of sins. We believe that God forgives our sins, and we recognize the importance of forgiving the sins of others. As the Lord’s Prayer teaches: “forgive us our sins/debts/trespasses as we forgive those who sin/trespass against us.”
Pastor Phil Siefkes, 794-6048, 220 4th Ave. SW, calvary-answers.org
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples and they told people about the love of God, the good news of Jesus Christ, and the mission that they were sent on. They spoke in many languages, all the languages of the people around them. When those gathered heard this, they thought something strange was happening. They thought maybe the disciples had broken into the wine a little early, or maybe they had lost their minds.