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Believer’s baptism and baptismal regeneration represent two distinct views on the role of water baptism in salvation. Believer’s baptism holds that baptism is an outward, symbolic act of obedience performed “after” a person has consciously trusted in Jesus Christ and His blood for salvation. Conversely, baptismal regeneration teaches that baptism is a sacramental law where God creates spiritual rebirth, forgives sins, and initiates being spiritually born again. While I tend to avoid writing about church doctrines due to disagreements, my ministry requires me to share my personal interpretations. I’m often asked about what washes away our sins, the water or the blood? The power to save is in His blood – not the water.

February 8th Deputies and the Brown County Ambulance Association responded to a motorcycle accident on Highway 7. A traffic stop was made in Ainsworth.

Ainsworth High School class of 2024 alum Traegan McNally was presented with the Blue Star Banner from Mary Halvorson, the Troop Chairmain of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Blue Star Banner is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense used for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces.

Ainsworth Senior Center Crowns Valentine’s Day Royalty

The Ainsworth City Council met for its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11. Members present were Dustin Barthel, Kent Taylor, and Brad Fiala.

Scott Erthum Awarded 2025 Region Two Weed Superintendent of the Year

Activities Thursday, February 19th: 11 a.m. - Noon - Pool; 1 p.m.

Modernizing Law While Preserving Strong Protections This week marked progress on key legislation that will help not only citizens of the 43rd district but Nebraskans as a whole. Rural Nebraska is facing a nursing home crisis, and with the aging baby boomer population, this is only expected to get worse.

Activities Thursday, February 19th: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Dwight; 2:30 p.m.

In a Rush to Deport More Immigrants, There Have Been Deadly Consequences Can we all agree on one thing? Seeing Americans shot and killed on American streets by fellow Americans is not at all good. I’ve purposely waited to write about the killing of two people on the streets of Minneapolis by agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S.