Greetings from Swedlanda,
Today at Swedlanda, we celebrated Transfiguration Sunday and the end of
the Epiphany season. We had a guest speaker, Pastor Roger Semmler of the Prisoners of Hope Congregation at the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton. This is an ELCA congregation of prisoners who are supported by other congregations such as ours. “I was in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25:36
During our service we also installed newly elected members and Council officers: Bonnie E., Jerome F., and Erik D.; Calvin A., President; Jill B., Vice President, Keri A., Secretary; and Kevin A., Treasurer.
This past week, my wife Nancy and I had an opportunity to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform at the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall. When I visited the Ondini Circuit in our Companion Synod in South Africa, I was within about 30 miles of Ladysmith, but did not get a chance to visit there. They have been performing for many years, but are perhaps best known for their album with Paul Simon.
The Lenten Season begins this week with Ash Wednesday. Our service begins at 7 p.m.
Next Sunday, March 1st, we will have the Swedlanda Family Sunday School beginning at 9:10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The focus will be on Christian hospitality. This is an event for people of all ages, so be sure to join us. On the same day our Conference will meet in assembly at Augustana Lutheran, Gibbon beginning at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Swedlanda is entitled to 6 delegates, 3 men and 3 women. Nominations for bishop will take place, as well as the election of board and committee members from our Conference. We will also hear the latest regarding plans for developing our relationship with our partners in the Vryheid Circuit.
Have a blessed week!
Pastor Stewart
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