Midsummer’s! That’s the event of the week at Swedlanda. But much more has been going on. Last week was Vacation Bible School. Under the direction of Amy Hollan, the children led the Sunday worship service using the songs they had learned. After they service, they picked up their craft projects (squirrel feeders) and enjoyed a coffee & juice fellowship in honor of Ray C’s 86th birthday.
Over the weekend, I was at the annual Synod Assembly at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, along with Swedlanda’s delegates, Gail D. and Erik D. The Swedlanda women sent quilts to the assembly. While there, we participated in worship services, heard some great Bible studies, listened to various reports, attended workshops, and participated in the business of the synod. LaVaun D. was there to oversee the Companion Synod table. Dean Khumalo, one of our guests from South Africa, gave a greeting to the assembly. Also, the assembly re-elected Bishop Jon Anderson to another six year term; Bishop Mark Hansen was present on behalf of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and gave a report.
Many Swedlanda members were involved in making preparations for the Midsummer celebration, including those who came to make ice cream. Those coming to the event also enjoyed delicious pork loin sandwiches (courtesy of Kim & Keri A.), pies, potato salad and beans. The Gjerset Family provided entertainment for the program, offering “good old gospel” tunes, with many singing along. We had quite a turn-out and served somewhere in the neighborhood of 325 people.
God’s blessings throughout the week,Pastor Stewart
