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BEMIDJI, MN (January 18, 2008) – Former Minnesota gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tim Penny reminded a gathering at Bemidji Covenant Church that practicing compassion is an integral part of each Christian\u2019s personal life, noting that \u201chow we do it in public policy\u201d can be debated.
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\n\u201cWe can debate how to do it, not whether to do it,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

Penny\u2019s remarks were delivered during a recent Faith and Politics discussion. The evening was part of the church\u2019s Faith and Life series conducted each Wednesday night during January at Bemidji Covenant Church.<\/p>\n

The next scheduled presenter was children\u2019s author and athletic trainer Wendy Potratz who was to discuss Faith and Sportsmanship. Her book, Agnes Plays Soccer: A Young Cow\u2019s Lesson in Sportsmanship, is currently being promoted by the National Center for Sports Safety.<\/p>\n

The topics tend to be similarly diverse each year throughout the annual series, says Dean Nelson, pastor of congregational life. Past events have included Faith and Education, Faith and Medicine, and even Faith and Comic Books.<\/p>\n

Opinions given by speakers and in response are not uniform, says Nelson. The series, he adds, \u201cupholds the Covenant affirmation of freedom in Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nelson wants the series to attract community members, and Penny\u2019s appearance \u201cbrought in quite a diverse group.\u201d The Bemidji Pioneer <\/a>also covered the event.<\/p>\n

Local teacher Kim Kusler will speak January 23 on how churches inadvertently can be inhospitable to the poor. The presentation is not intended to provide answers, but provide \u201cfood for thought\u201d as the congregation seeks to live its faith \u201cin the poorest county in Minnesota,\u201d Nelson says.<\/p>\n

Mike Gates, executive director and president of Christ\u2019s Outreach for the Blind<\/a>, will speak January 30 on Faith and Disabilities. Gates was blinded when a hunting partner accidentally shot him in the face.<\/p>\n

All events are free. For more information, contact the church by calling 218-751-369 or visit the church website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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