Country church draws in the faithful
-Messenger photo by Sandy Mickelson
The Rev. Beryl Vinchattle of the Otho-Kalo Community Church looks up a Bible passage. The church will celebrate its new addition at an open house on Aug. 17. The public is invited.
KALO — The Rev. Beryl Vinchattle thought he’d spend his working life on the road, taking the word of God into small towns and large, wherever the spirit took him. The spirit, however, dropped him at the Otho-Kalo Community Church in Kalo five years ago, and he’s been shepherd of that flock since then. ‘‘I came out to fill in one Sunday on Oct. 10, and we’ve been here ever since,’’ he said. Under his guidance, the little church decided to re-create itself and put on a new addition that houses the sanctuary, a kitchen and dining area and a classroom. The old sanctuary remains and may be used for weddings or special occasions. An open house to show off the new addition will be 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 17. It’s a chance for members to show off their new church home to former members or anyone who just wants to know what the Otho-Kalo Community Church is all about. ‘‘The word of God is preached here,’’ Vinchattle said. ‘‘I think that’s why a lot of people come.
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Indian priest partakes of FD friendliness
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“It’s a good way to survey the area and see the beauty of the houses,” said the visiting Catholic priest.
Outdoor country, gospel concert set at Remsen
REMSEN — An outdoor country and gospel music concert featuring five artists and groups will be held from 1 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday on the farm of Mark and Cheryl Juhl near Remsen.
An all-day pass for adults is $15 or $10 after 6 p.m.
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HOMER — Memories won’t heat a church.
That’s about all that needs to be said about the soon-to-be closed Homer United Methodist Church.
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