The Week of June 1

Greetings from Swedlanda,

It must be summer! Ten minutes before worship begins, the church is empty, when suddenly everyone comes flooding through the doors. We actually had a very good turnout of worshipers today. One of the reasons for that was the fact that Ayrika Z. took communion for the first time and several of her family members were with her as guests. It was wonderful to share this special day with them. After worship, we had a coffee fellowship provided by Fredricksons and Lambs. Many stayed after worship, which is always a special part of the morning.

Another sign of summer are ice cream socials. We have our Midsummer Event coming up on June 18^th. Read the notice below to see details on the program.. If you are available, we could use your help in making ice cream on Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. If you come to help, you get to sample the freshly make ice cream. Even if you can’t join us, help out by loaning us the use of your ice cream freezer.

Today is also graduation day for our local high school seniors, so many will be out visiting the open houses. We, of course, had our Recognition Sunday a few weeks ago.

Last Monday, there was a Memorial Day service at the church and I snapped a few pictures to share. It was quite a chilly morning.

Please read over the other notices as well. Have a great week.

God bless,

Pastor Stewart

Announcements:

“A Midsummer’s Festival” will be held at Swedlanda Lutheran on Wednesday, June 18

4:30-7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Supper Menu: Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Beans, Pie, Cake & Home-made Ice Cream, Coffee & Lemonade. Sponsored by Renville County Chapter 31315 of Thrivent Financial.

7:00 p.m. Performing and presenting at the Festival will be Kim Schnitzer & Vicki Marthaler of "Sing & Tell the Story" Midsummer's Eve historically is the day set aside to celebrate John the Baptist's birth. Program Topic: Tent Meeting. Reminiscent of the revival meetings that were held in tents on the outskirts of town, Kim and Vicki have put together an energetic program of gold ‘ol gospel songs! Time to clap those hands and shout “Glory, Hallelujah”!

The Women of the ELCA will have a Unit Meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 9:30 a.m. Deb Christensen has the program and hostesses are Joyce N. & Lois F.

This year’s Vacation Bible School is scheduled from June 9-13 5:30-8:00 p.m., with the worship on June 15 to be led by VBS. If you would like to provide a meal for one of the evenings or help with teaching, please contact Theresa F. Thank you.

The Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA will have an Assembly at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, June 13-15. The Synod Assembly theme is “Come and Follow Me”. Bishop Louis Sibiya of our Companion Synod in Africa will be there this year. Our delegates are Erik D. and Gail D. Pastor Stewart will also be in attendance.