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Posted on May 8, 2012 by Webmaster

New Candidates On May 1 and 2, the Call Services were held for placing seminary candidates into their first calls. The North Dakota District is receiving two candidates this year: 1. Richard Jones – placed as Chaplain to Dakota Boys … Continue reading →

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A Brand New Creation!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Webmaster

Dear Christian Friends, This week is called the “Great Week.” It is indeed great, because this is the week in which the culmination of our salvation through the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ takes place. In Revelation 21:5, … Continue reading →

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Convention Shirts

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Webmaster

Interest was expressed about how to purchase a shirt like the ones worn by the pastors and delegates at the District Convention. The long-sleeved khaki shirt were embroidered with the “Witness, Mercy, Life Together” and included the words “North Dakota … Continue reading →

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Hope Village

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Webmaster

Want to Volunteer? Go to www.hopevillagend.org To reserve a day(s) to volunteer call: Registration for Volunteer Rebuild Teams (needing Housing) Phone: 1.855.720.9804 (toll free) Registration for Volunteer Rebuild Teams (not needing Housing) Phone: 701.833.4676 Dear Baptized in Christ, It was … Continue reading →

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Wise Men Still Seek Him

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Webmaster

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men came from the east to Jerusalem… What makes one wise in the world depends on who it is who is calling … Continue reading →

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The Blessed Exchange

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Webmaster

He undertakes a great exchange, Puts on a human frame, And in return gives us His realm, His glory, and His name, His glory, and His name. (LSB #389;4) Wow! The words of the above hymn stanza are cosmic! Could … Continue reading →

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Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Webmaster

You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. Isaiah 9:3 For the most part, it would appear that most … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the North Dakota District, Rev. David Chuchu

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Webmaster

Some Reflections… What a joy it is to have Rev. David Chuchu as our guest in the North Dakota District this week. Rev. Chuchu is the Projects Manager and Coordinator for Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya (ELCK). (ELCK and LCMS … Continue reading →

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We Need A Truck!!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Webmaster

200+ LCMS families are effected by the Minot flooding. The 3 LCMS congregations are working to offer aid for our members. An office trailer to serve as a Volunteer HQ arrives tomorrow. St Mark & Our Savior are adding RV … Continue reading →

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For Everything there is a Season

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Webmaster

The last two days I have had an impact on me. I’ve spent time with Glenn Merritt and Darrell Howanitz from Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod World Relief and Human Care. They asked if they could come and visit with us, especiallythe … Continue reading →

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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch welcomes children back on Minot Campus

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Webmaster

Youth Home program moved to Minot Campus Fargo, Aug. 24, 2011: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch has made great strides in its flood recovery efforts in the recent weeks. The boys and girls who are residents at the Ranch will … Continue reading →

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“But his delight is in the law of the Lord.”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Webmaster

Just today (Aug. 2) I had an experience some of you have encountered before. My wife, Myrna, and I saw our son off in Fargo, as Josh was headed for Ft. Leonard Wood, MO for Basic Training with the National … Continue reading →

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Being with Jesus… Living on the Edge

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Webmaster

I had the privilege this June 23-26 to be with over 4,400 women in Peoria, IL for the 2011 Nation Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Convention. What a marvelous experience. The following hymn definitely captures this group of women: For … Continue reading →

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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch begins flood damage assessments

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Webmaster

Leaders plan preventative measures for future Fargo, July 8, 2011: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch continues to assess the flood’s impact on its ministry. Unfortunately, right now, there are many factors that prevent it from having a full understanding of … Continue reading →

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Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch campuses see impact of flooding

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Webmaster

Minot Youth Home devastated, main campus must be cleaned Fargo, June 30, 2011: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch wishes to acknowledge and thank everyone who has expressed concern for our ministry due to the flooding in Minot, N.D. Flood waters … Continue reading →

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