Greetings from Swedlanda!
Nancy and I made it back from vacation in time to be at open houses for graduates Kasey P., Tyler B., and Philipp T. Congratulations to them all! The cool, rainy weather was a little shocking after enjoying temperatures in the 80’s on the beaches of North Carolina.
We also were able to attend the worship service held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax on Sunday morning. During the fellowship, I spoke with Dean Khumalo and Moses Molangu, our South African visitors. They stayed with Jim and Eileen R. for two nights and tried to recover a bit from the rigorous schedule and the change in climate. I was glad to see that we had a good turn-out from Swedlanda. About 30 were there.
Vacation Bible School has begun at Swedlanda under the leadership of Theresa F. She had several helpers, including Amy H., who is leading music this year. The kids were full of energy and excited to be there. Although it seemed a little chaotic, everyone seemed to be having fun. I counted about 40 young participants in addition to helpers. Can you imagine 40 hammers pounding away on squirrel feeders?
The Vacation Bible School will be leading worship this Sunday while I am at our Synod Assembly in St. Peter with Delegates Gail D. and Erik D. Be sure to come and support our VBS kids and staff.
Next week we will have the Swedlanda Midsummer Event on Wednesday, June 17. The Ice Cream Social & Supper will go from 4:30-7 p.m. and then there will be a program with the Gjerset Family singing group. I hope you can join us!
God’s blessings,
Pastor Stewart
Notices:
The coffee/juice fellowship after worship on June 14 will be in honor of Ray Christensen’s 86th birthday.
ICE CREAM MAKING FOR ALL on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Please come and help. Pies will also be needed. Thank you.
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