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TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Think positive ... and keep watering those trees

We are printing letters from our readers this week. It is necessary because the writer of this column (me) is spending all of her time watering the lawn, mowing the lawn, and trying to keep the flowers alive along with the rest of my real life stuff. The next three weekends are booked with speaking engagements: Living Hope Church, Rosebud County Cowboy Church and a keynote speech for a National Rural Magazine Editors Conference in Glacier Park.

‘Time Out With Lois’ readers recall freedoms and Fourth of July moments

It is good for us to be thankful every day for the freedoms and good memories we have. We asked for your comments this month and will print as many as we can.   

Two former local pastors from two different places are back to serving local congregations

Two United Methodist Church pastors who served in Park County years ago have returned for another stint at ministry here.

Rev. Dave Greep, who was pastor of the Holbrook and Pine Creek United Methodist churches from 1997 to 2005, is now pastor of Holbrook and Grace United Methodist churches.

Rev. Glenn Woodson, who served the Holbrook and Pine Creek churches from 2010 to 2013, is now behind the pulpit at Clyde Park’s Shields Valley United Methodist Church and the Pine Creek church.

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Spiritual insight from a Yellowstone trip

You were asked in this column last week to send us a note about freedoms you are thankful for in our country. We will begin sharing those next week, so send yours in.

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Lois Olmstead

 

Let’s spend next week thanking God for all of our country’s freedoms

It thrills me that Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is still a big deal in our country. I hope you feel the same way. Freedom is still being celebrated. Hallelujah! 

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Lois Olmstead

 

Vacation Bible School at Mountain Bible Church

Mountain Bible Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 12-16 for children entering kindergarten through those who have completed fifth grade.

The theme of the Vacation Bible School is “Galactic Starveyors.” 

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Off to Nebraska

My nose was pressed against the plane window. There were green squiggles on the ground. It appeared like some delicate handwriting across the landscape below.  This was a much more flowing script than the words or mazes cut out of corn fields.

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Lois Olmstead

 

Concert set for Wilsall Community Church

There will be a gospel music concert by the Liberty Quartet at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at Wilsall Community Church.

Liberty Quartet was founded in Boise, Idaho, according to a church news release. The quartet is based in the West with a full-time concert schedule. Members are Royce Mitchell, bass; Paul W. Ellis, lead; and Derek Simonis, baritone. The fourth position is currently vacant.

For more information, contact Wilsall Community Church at 578-2004. The church is located at 110 Liquin Hill Rd.

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Memorial Day memories

We had a lilac hedge around the yard at the ranch. It must have been planted the same year the house was built in 1904 because they were big bushes. My little brother, Ronnie, and I would play among them. It was hard to get between them and the fence, because they were so thick. Of course, that made it a challenge — and a good hiding place.

TIME OUT WITH LOIS: Antidote for pain

“We don’t have a chance when it comes to getting away with something,” our boys would say. That was because the Dad in our house (He-Who-Took-Long-Steps) was a night person. The Mom in our house (me) was and still is a morning person.

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Lois Olmstead