The Prairie Lutheran Parish, which includes Artesian First Lutheran, Carthage Trinity Lutheran, and Immanuel Lutheran of rural Iroquois, had a very special Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran. Members and friends were invited to come a little early and enjoy a live nativity scene set up by Mike and Lori Peskey and their children, Blake and Kyla. The nativity included Mary (Kyla Peskey), Joseph, (Blake Peskey), baby Jesus (a doll)  in a feed bunk,  three sheep, three yearling calves, two horses and of course the star. Pastor Josh Knudsen led the outdoor worship service with a radio transmitter on a decorated flatbed trailer. Those attending were encouraged to step out of their vehicles with battery candles and sing “Silent Night”.  The service was very meaningful, and there was a large crowd in attendance. Immanuel members said they hadn’t had a live nativity on Christmas Eve for over 40 years.

…See a photo in the Dec. 31 issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Hegg Insurance of Woonsocket along with Farm Mutual Insurance Company of Lincoln County announce Katie Schmit of Artesian as the recipient of the $500 SDAMIC educational scholarship. She is one of four recipients whose parents are insured with a SDAMIC insurance company.  Katie’s parents are Bob and Brenda Schmit.  

…See a photo in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!