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St. James, MN                     
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2020 marks 150 years
of mission and ministry for the
East Sveadahl Lutheran Church
as a congregation of the ELCA

 











150th Anniversary Reschedule

August 1, 2021


Because we would like everyone to be able to come celebrate together,
the Church Council made the decision to
move the celebration to AUGUST 1, 2021!

Mark your 2021 calendar now!
Look for more information next year.
Hope to see you then!


The 150th Anniversary work is on hold for now, but will begin again next year!  Following is a listing of the Anniversary Committees and the Chairman.  If you would be willing to help on any of these committees, please contact that committee chairman.  They are looking for your help!
 
               Committee Chair:  Tom Anderson
               Dinner and Decorations:  Cindy Torkelson, Dana Avila, Kris Suess, Sonja Coleman, Julene Hoffman
               Morning Service and Afternoon Program Planning:  Pastor Alms, Janet Bloomquist, Lisa Shellum
               Ushers/Hostesses:  Erma and Nick Griffith
               Morning Coffee:  Lynne and Leigh Rolshoven
               Cemetery Walk:  Cemetery Board
               Games for kids:  Dana Avila, Lynne and Leigh Rolshoven
               Transportation:  James Nasman and Sonja Coleman (golf carts to give people a ride from their cars)
  
Did you remember that the 100th Anniversary celebration was held for a week!  August 2-9, 1970 
It began with a Holy Communion Service on August 2.  Dr. Malvin Lundeen spoke. 
There was an Open House on Saturday the 8th from 6-10 pm with refreshments, displays, and movies.
On Sunday the 9th, the morning worship was led by Pastor Seaberg.  A dinner was served, followed by a Centennial Anniversary Service at 2:00 pm.  Pastors Bernard Erling, Martin Luther Connell, and Wenzel Bloom participated in the service.
 


Contact us:
Augustana Lutheran Church                     East Sveadahl Lutheran Church
603 Armstrong Blvd. N., P.O. Box 151      30187 710th Ave.
St. James, MN 56081                                St. James, MN 56081
(507)375-4792                                           (507)375-4792
lutheran@embarqmail.com