Rosendal (Rosendahl) Lutheran Church
Rosendal (Rosendahl) Lutheran Cemetery
47°41'13.9"N 96°55'05.2"W
Reynolds, Bentru Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 58275
Rosendal (Rosendahl) Lutheran Cemetery
47°41'13.9"N 96°55'05.2"W
Reynolds, Bentru Township, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 58275
The Rosendal (or Rosendahl) Norwegian Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (also known as Rosendal Lutheran Church) was located near Reynolds, North Dakota, in Bentru Township, Grand Forks County. The Church became incorporated with the state in 1892 but had formed a year prior on March 1, 1891. The first church building was destroyed by a tornado on July 15, 1902. Three of the eight people in the church were injured during the tornado, while one of these, Ole Loring, later died. After being rebuilt during 1903 and 1904, the second church’s bell tower was struck by lightning in July 1930. In June 1981, the church celebrated its 90th anniversary. Unfortunately, due to dwindling membership and funding, the Rosendal Lutheran Church was razed in 1991, and the grounds turned into the Rosendal Lutheran Cemetery, which is still in use.
Info UND - Department of Special Collections
Info UND - Department of Special Collections
The Rosendahl Congregation was organized on March 1, 1891, by Pastor S. O. Braaten, who served the congregation until January 1, 1924, a period of almost thirty-three years. The Nazareth Congregation located seven miles north-east of Buxton, North Dakota was dissolved in 1892 to unite with the Rosendal Congregation. Pastor Braaten had served that congregation also.
The first annual meeting of the Rosendal Congregation dates back to December 7, 1893. The charter members were as follows: Ole H. Loing, Ole A. Tofslid, Martin Broderson, Halvor Hanson, Peter Bye, Even A. Tofslid, W. B. Wilson, Knut Sondreal, Amund Erickson, John Sanvik, S. A. Berg, Martin L. Holem, Ingebright K. Sondreal, S. O. Quammen, John Larson, and Ole A. Nelson.
It seems that the first building was completed in 1896 for $1,545.00. This church building was, however, of short duration, as it was destroyed in a cyclone July 15, 1902. In the church at that time were eight young people who had gathered for choir rehearsal. Three of the young people were hurt; Ole Loing receiving a serious injury from which he died August 2nd of that year.
In 1903-1904 the present church building was erected. The first Ladies Aid meeting was on June 21, 1891. The
Luther League was organized under the supervision of Pastor Louis Olson of Climax, Minn., on April 3, 1938.
The congregation has been served by six pastors, namely, Rev. Sven O. Braaten, Rev. Ludvig Pederson, Rev.
Louis Olson, Rev. Forest Monson, Rev. Carl Carlson, and at the present time, Rev. R. S. Aanestad.
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The first annual meeting of the Rosendal Congregation dates back to December 7, 1893. The charter members were as follows: Ole H. Loing, Ole A. Tofslid, Martin Broderson, Halvor Hanson, Peter Bye, Even A. Tofslid, W. B. Wilson, Knut Sondreal, Amund Erickson, John Sanvik, S. A. Berg, Martin L. Holem, Ingebright K. Sondreal, S. O. Quammen, John Larson, and Ole A. Nelson.
It seems that the first building was completed in 1896 for $1,545.00. This church building was, however, of short duration, as it was destroyed in a cyclone July 15, 1902. In the church at that time were eight young people who had gathered for choir rehearsal. Three of the young people were hurt; Ole Loing receiving a serious injury from which he died August 2nd of that year.
In 1903-1904 the present church building was erected. The first Ladies Aid meeting was on June 21, 1891. The
Luther League was organized under the supervision of Pastor Louis Olson of Climax, Minn., on April 3, 1938.
The congregation has been served by six pastors, namely, Rev. Sven O. Braaten, Rev. Ludvig Pederson, Rev.
Louis Olson, Rev. Forest Monson, Rev. Carl Carlson, and at the present time, Rev. R. S. Aanestad.
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HISTORY OF ROSEDAL CHURCH
1891 Pastor S.O. Braaten organized the church and served 33 years 1893 cemetery site deeded 1896 church built 1902 church destroyed by tornado 1904 church rebuilt 1924 Pastor Ludwig Pederson 1937 Pastor Louis Olson 1951 Pastor Carl J. Carlson 1953 Pastor R. S. Aanestad 1980 Pastor Milbert Kurtz 1984 Pastor Tim Stoa 1989 Cemetery Association organized 1991 June 23 Rosendal officially closed its ministry, 100 years if service to our LORD INSCRIPTION ON BELL Gift to Rosendal congregation Whynot, N.D. from the congregation Ladies Aid, 1897 And let him who hears say: Come in: GLORY BE TO GOD IN HIGHEST |