Sommeren var kort.
By Magne A. Hatlevik
It sure has been a busy summer at Mindekirken. We have had the pleasure to get
to know our new pastor, Jens Arne Dale. In July his wife, Trude and daughters:
Linn, Janne and Maria arrived from Norway. One hot July Sunday afternoon we met
them all at their "housewarming party" in Bloomington.
Det Norske Solistkor performed in concert on Aug. 8th to a more than
full church - truly a top-class ensemble dedicated to the performance of choral
music. All together we had a very successful summer concert series. Attendance
was great considering the hot weather. Thanks to the dedicated volunteers that
helped make these events such a success.
Speaking of volunteers. The summer is just about over and it is time to get back
to work. The congregation council has gone through a roster change this summer.
Anita Kerssen will finish Earl Grefsrud’s term on the Board of Deacons. Lynn
Tesch got a job in Oslo, Norway and had to resign from the council. Gerd Romdahl
is taking over Lynn’s term on the Board of Trustees. At the council meeting on
August 13, our treasurer Katharine Kragh resigned because of family reasons and
Stewart Seorum resigned from the Board of Deacons. The council has not confirmed
it yet, but John Casey has accepted the nomination for treasurer. This leaves us
with two openings on the Congregation Council yet to be filled.
At Mindekirken there are always other volunteer
opportunities. In particular we need volunteers for Usher, Altar Guild and
Greeter at the Sunday Services and someone to serve Kirkekaffe after the Sunday
services. Should you be interested in any of these opportunities, please come
and talk with me about it or call the church office to signup.
