Faith Lutheran Church of Galesburg
Galesburg, Traill County, North Dakota
Galesburg, Traill County, North Dakota
On November 5, 1962, a group of people met at the H.M. Erickson home in Galesburg, North Dakota for the purpose of making plans to organize a new church to be located in Galesburg, North Dakota.
The former Presbyterian was purchased by the congregation and with minor repairs the building was made suitable for use. The new church was named, Faith Lutheran. Reverend Herman Engebretson, who was Pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, in Mayville, North Dakota was called to serve the congregation, and he accepted the call.
Faith Lutheran is an Independent Lutheran Church and gives support to the Lutheran Brethren Synod.
January 6, 1963, the new congregation held its opening dedication service. Sunday School was organized under the coleader ship of Orville and Harvey Erickson. H.M. Erickson served as first president of the congregation and served for many years following.
In the fall of 1969, the interior of the; church was completely remodeled by the members of the congregation.
Pastors and their families, who faithfully served the congregation are as follows: Reverend Herman Engebretson, 1963 1968; Reverend Wallace Jackson, 1968-1974; Reverend Randall Paulson, 1974-1978; Reverend Al Baderman, 1979 to the present date.
The following people were confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church; In 1965 — Serene Erickson, Charlotte Erickson, John Bring, Daniel Rud. In 1966 — Jeanne Erickson, Wayne Rud. In 1967 -- Ranae Erickson, Randa Rud, James Bring, Joel Halvorson. In 1968 — Dean Erickson, Rueben Rud, Harlyn Erickson, Lorene Erickson. In 1970 — Paul Erickson, Paulette Erickson, Sonja Rud. In 1972 — Wesley Erickson, Kandiss Nelson, Sandra Nelson. In 1974 — Linette Erickson. In 1976 — Dewey Halvorson.
Info from - Footprints Across the Prairie Galesburg Centennial 1882-1982 (pages 75 & 76)
The former Presbyterian was purchased by the congregation and with minor repairs the building was made suitable for use. The new church was named, Faith Lutheran. Reverend Herman Engebretson, who was Pastor of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, in Mayville, North Dakota was called to serve the congregation, and he accepted the call.
Faith Lutheran is an Independent Lutheran Church and gives support to the Lutheran Brethren Synod.
January 6, 1963, the new congregation held its opening dedication service. Sunday School was organized under the coleader ship of Orville and Harvey Erickson. H.M. Erickson served as first president of the congregation and served for many years following.
In the fall of 1969, the interior of the; church was completely remodeled by the members of the congregation.
Pastors and their families, who faithfully served the congregation are as follows: Reverend Herman Engebretson, 1963 1968; Reverend Wallace Jackson, 1968-1974; Reverend Randall Paulson, 1974-1978; Reverend Al Baderman, 1979 to the present date.
The following people were confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church; In 1965 — Serene Erickson, Charlotte Erickson, John Bring, Daniel Rud. In 1966 — Jeanne Erickson, Wayne Rud. In 1967 -- Ranae Erickson, Randa Rud, James Bring, Joel Halvorson. In 1968 — Dean Erickson, Rueben Rud, Harlyn Erickson, Lorene Erickson. In 1970 — Paul Erickson, Paulette Erickson, Sonja Rud. In 1972 — Wesley Erickson, Kandiss Nelson, Sandra Nelson. In 1974 — Linette Erickson. In 1976 — Dewey Halvorson.
Info from - Footprints Across the Prairie Galesburg Centennial 1882-1982 (pages 75 & 76)