After WWII there was a period of spiritual rejuvenation, growth and prosperity. The growth of the Sunday School was rapid. Building on faith in 1951, a new educational wing was built by volunteers. However in 1954 it was already found to be inadequate. In 1958 the ground was broken for a new educational wing, which would include a new kitchen and church offices.
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1951 Educational Wing |
1954 Educational Wings |
1958 Educational Wing |
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In 1958 the Sanctuary was also remodeled and enlarged. The pews remained the same but everything else was new. The lights were made by Frank Frederickson who had a metal shop and made light fixtures for a number of churches in Minnesota. They were donated to the church by Floyd Smith as a memorial to his daughter Betty Smith who died of leukemia at the age of 27. After the new church was built in 1970, only these two lights remained and were placed in the stairway leading up to the Fellowship Hall.
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| The Circuit Rider goes to print!
It was the year 1959 and Ardeth Norleman, wife of Pastor Sophus Norleman founds the Circuit Rider newsletter and becomes the 1st Editor She remained the Editor until 1962. Other Editors have followed in her footsteps. They are: Dee Altermatt (1962 - 1967), Marge Crowell (1967 - July 1984), Vida Dorn (Aug. 1984 - Dec. 1996), Office Staff (Jan.1996 - May 1997), John Blake (June 1997 - May 1999), Ginger Davis and Geri Johnson (June 1999 - present). |
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National History 1950-1959
World Events 1950-1959
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