Easter good news anchors Christian faith across ages
A pastor extols Easter as the greatest news, detailing Christ’s resurrection, its impact on the early church, and the weekly celebration of Sundays as “little Easter.” He urges readers to embrace the message of victory over sin and death and to give it devout attention this Easter season.
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John Glenn
Christ
God
Christian Church
Mary Magdelene
Jesus Christ
St Marys Church Names Father Kenneth Schnoebelen Pastor
A local church announces Father Kenneth Schnoebelen as pastor at St Marys Church. The appointment marks new leadership for the parish, with details on duties and arrival shared by church officials.
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Father Kenneth Schnoebelen
Holy Week and Easter Services Schedule
Holy Thursday April 19 Mass at 8:00 p.m. followed by Blessed Sacrament procession and Holy Hour to 10:00 p.m. Confessions 2:30 to 2:55 p.m. Good Friday April 20 Adoration 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Liturgy at 3:00 p.m. Confessions 2:30 to 2:55 p.m. Holy Saturday April 21 Confessions 4:00 p.m. Easter Sunday April 22 High Mass 6:30 a.m. with Vidi Aquam and organ music. benediction after Mass.
Easter Sunday Faith Message At St Andrew’s Church
Easter Sunday services at St Andrew’s Church include a low Mass at 8:00 AM on April 22 as Holy Week reflections recall Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. The sermon urges faithful living, cross bearing, and love of God and neighbor to attain eternal happiness with Our Lord.
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Jesus Christ
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Garden of Olives
God
Calvary Ev Lutheran Swede Home Easter and Holy Week Schedule
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swede Home announces Maundy Thursday April 19 Holy Communion by Rev. Martin Ringstrom. Good Friday services 1-3 p.m. at Stromsburg Baptist Church with area pastors, Easter Sunday April 22 worship at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Senior Choir and Luther League activities follow, all are welcome.
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Calvary Choir
Luther League
Martin Ringstrom
Luther College
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
U. S
John Glenn
Earth
Samuel Wesley
John
Jesus
Christ
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Easter Reflection
A sermon reflects on Easter as more than a holiday, stressing God’s faithfulness and the limits of materialism. It urges those who have exhausted personal resources to seek forgiveness, peace, and joy through faith, citing early Christians' courage and hope.
Easter Message and Faith Beyond Death in Holy Week
A faith article links life and afterlife as a single continuum and urges Easter transformation. It recalls missionary comfort to a dying man, invites Easter services from Maundy Thursday to Sunrise, and reflects on John Glenn era space dreams and the inward witness guiding New Life in Christ.
Memorial to the Dead statue at Pere Lachaise inspires Holy Week
In St Vincent's Church readers encounter the Memorial to the Dead statue at Pere Lachaise. The article contrasts two calm figures before the gate of death with others drawn toward mortality. It links Christ risen to eternal life with a call for Holy Week devotion and lists Holy Week schedule with services from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
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Pere Lachaise
Christ
April meetings and community events across Polk area
The April Women’s Society program discussed Christian Citizenship. Local groups announce meetings at Bruce Bedient and Dennis Sealey homes. Rebecca Sue Logan, daughter of Rev Elmer Logan, was born April 3 in Grand Island. Genon Stohl and Doyle Klingsporn’s engagement announced with a shower. Rainbow Rebekah Lodge celebrated mortgage payoff with a ham dinner and guests from nearby lodges. Jeanelle Smith and Flora Ziegenbein participated in Lincoln organ programs. Wedding of Carolyn Elge and Wilbert Solander reported. School and village election results listed with vote totals. Farm Bureau banquet reports.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church
Mesdames
Paul Strand
Richard Johnson
Floyd Miller
Glen Babcock
George Wochner
Rough Riders 4-H Club
Bruce Bedient
Connie Jones
Allan Neuhaus
Dennis
Dick Sealey
Elmer Logan
Rebecca Sue
Grand Island
Logan
Genon Stohl
Doyle Klingsporn
Trinity Lutheran Church
Rainbow Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
York
Central City
Tom Hall
Flora Ziegenbein
Alvin Smith
Janice
Janice Anderson
Jeanelle
Lincoln
O. A. Johnson
Oliver Bjurstrom
Kewanee
Ill
Monroe Free Church
Aurora
Johnson
Hawaii
Anna Kisler
Richard Sealey
Jean Harless
Donald Hanquist
Harvey Sundberg
Edward Reckner
Robert Merchant
Marvin Fredrickson
Norris Alfred
Larry Killion
Dean Myers
Neil McNaught
Chas Norquist
Farm Bureau
Lutheran
Ben Peterson
P. W. Aker
Elmer Hanquist
M. G. Lindburg
Community Visits and Gatherings Keep Local Ties Strong
Mrs. Harold W. Johnson hosts visits from Fort Wayne with Mrs. Boegli remaining for a week. Garland Texas guests Tom Hetzer and family return after a week with the Lundstroms. Midland A Cappella Choir concert in Fremont draws Johnsons and Gestrines after a long 1800 mile tour through Minnesota and Canada. Numerous birthday and social gatherings celebrate Mrs. Gest rine, with gifts and cards from relatives including Harry Anderson of Tacoma.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
C. M. Hadley
Reuel Sward
Midland
Fremont
Linda Johnson
Minnesota
Canada
John Gestrine
Frank Oquist
Evelyn
Martin Gestrine
J. E. Gestrine
Harold W. Johnson
Raymond Gestrine
Harold A. Johnson
Levert Oquist
Clarence Nielsen
Stanley Oquist
Steven
William Larson
Amanda Anderson
Ronald Sarow
Oscar Jones
Roy E. Anderson
Alexis, Ill
Glenn Anderson
Tucson
Ariz
Scott Engberg
Everett Anderson
William Engberg
Arno
Walter Engberg
Monroe
Mel Engberg
Norfolk
Martin Lundstrom
Tom Hetzer
Tommy
Rudolph Appleton
Carl G. Johnson
Calmar Youngquist
Lena Johnson
Henry Thelander
Doyle
Keith
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