Middle Grove Church
1981 24th Ave NE
Mekinock, North Dakota 58258
1981 24th Ave NE
Mekinock, North Dakota 58258
MIDDLE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Middle Grove is one of four congregations known as the Mekinock Lutheran Parish. The others are Ness at Mekinock, Trinity at Manvel, and St. Paul's at Honeyford. All churches are served by the same pastors.
In June 1965 the Middle Grove Church observed its 80th anniversary together with the dedication of a new basement and a narthex addition.
The Rev. Otis Lee, the present pastor, was installed during the 90th anniversary celebration in June 1975. His wife, Katherine, served with him as co-pastor from 1979 to 1981.
In recent years, many memorials and gifts have been received from members and friends: an amplifying system, pews, pulpit, lectern, baptismal font, flower stands, hymnals, and many more.
Pastors since 1964 include: Russell A. Peterson (1957-74), Hamar Benson (1963-68), Sverrer H. Lundh (1968-74), Thomas Gabrielson (Assistant) (1974-75), Paul T. Hirdman (Assistant) (1974-78), Katherine Lee (1979-1981), and Otis Lee (1975 - ).
The congregation voted in March 1982, to with-draw from the Mekinock Lutheran Parish and is at present considering sharing a pastor with Trinity Lutheran at Manvel.
Present Officers are President, Terry Stadstad; Secretary, Joyce Helms; Financial Secretary, Harold Nelson; Treasurer, Arlene Iverson; Trustees: Kirk Lowe, Michael Haugen, Henning Helms, Robert Iverson, Earl Clemetson and Lloyd Haugen.
A.L.C.W. President is Irene Nelson; Sunday School Superintendent, Mavis Larson; Building and Grounds Chairman, Ronald Lowe. Luane Hoverson is organist.
Info from - Trails to Tribute: Manvel Centennial, 1882-1982 (page 262)
Middle Grove is one of four congregations known as the Mekinock Lutheran Parish. The others are Ness at Mekinock, Trinity at Manvel, and St. Paul's at Honeyford. All churches are served by the same pastors.
In June 1965 the Middle Grove Church observed its 80th anniversary together with the dedication of a new basement and a narthex addition.
The Rev. Otis Lee, the present pastor, was installed during the 90th anniversary celebration in June 1975. His wife, Katherine, served with him as co-pastor from 1979 to 1981.
In recent years, many memorials and gifts have been received from members and friends: an amplifying system, pews, pulpit, lectern, baptismal font, flower stands, hymnals, and many more.
Pastors since 1964 include: Russell A. Peterson (1957-74), Hamar Benson (1963-68), Sverrer H. Lundh (1968-74), Thomas Gabrielson (Assistant) (1974-75), Paul T. Hirdman (Assistant) (1974-78), Katherine Lee (1979-1981), and Otis Lee (1975 - ).
The congregation voted in March 1982, to with-draw from the Mekinock Lutheran Parish and is at present considering sharing a pastor with Trinity Lutheran at Manvel.
Present Officers are President, Terry Stadstad; Secretary, Joyce Helms; Financial Secretary, Harold Nelson; Treasurer, Arlene Iverson; Trustees: Kirk Lowe, Michael Haugen, Henning Helms, Robert Iverson, Earl Clemetson and Lloyd Haugen.
A.L.C.W. President is Irene Nelson; Sunday School Superintendent, Mavis Larson; Building and Grounds Chairman, Ronald Lowe. Luane Hoverson is organist.
Info from - Trails to Tribute: Manvel Centennial, 1882-1982 (page 262)