Mountain Lutheran Church
603 3rd Ave.
Adams, Walsh County, North Dakota 58210
603 3rd Ave.
Adams, Walsh County, North Dakota 58210
The Hepper Olson Church Plate Collection
Mountain Lutheran Church
Adams, North Dakota
The Mountain Lutheran Church is located at Adams, North Dakota, a village in the heart of the Dakota wheat country.
The church was built in 1908 and is the only church serving this town of 411 inhabitants with a membership of 300 people.
The following pastors have served this congregation:
Rev. O. M. Silseth 1908-1911
Rev. F. Kluxdahl 1911-1919
Rev. O. T. Lovaas 1919-1921
Rev. A. Breivik 1921-1926
Rev. J. O. Eastvold 1927-1929
Rev. B. J. Hatlem 1930-1943
Rev. O. T. Hagen 1943-the present pastor
This church was remodeled in 1953.
Info from - back of Mountain Lutheran Church plate
Adams, North Dakota
The Mountain Lutheran Church is located at Adams, North Dakota, a village in the heart of the Dakota wheat country.
The church was built in 1908 and is the only church serving this town of 411 inhabitants with a membership of 300 people.
The following pastors have served this congregation:
Rev. O. M. Silseth 1908-1911
Rev. F. Kluxdahl 1911-1919
Rev. O. T. Lovaas 1919-1921
Rev. A. Breivik 1921-1926
Rev. J. O. Eastvold 1927-1929
Rev. B. J. Hatlem 1930-1943
Rev. O. T. Hagen 1943-the present pastor
This church was remodeled in 1953.
Info from - back of Mountain Lutheran Church plate
The Mountain Lutheran Church was organized Nov. 13, 1886, at the Jens 0. Bjorg farm when Rev. M. C. Holseth of South Park congregation met with several families. (The early history is in Vol. II).
The Mountain congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1961.
The interior of the church was refinished in 1942 with fiber wood blocks. In 1953 major repairs were done to the exterior and the basement. A new electric organ was installed.
In 1962 a basement fire damaged some pews, and water and smoke damage was sustained, making it necessary to rebuild the interior of the church. Furniture was replaced, a new organ, piano, carpeting, new wiring, etc., and a new heating system was installed.
Dedication of the newly remodeled church was held Nov. 18, 1962, with Dr. Loyal Tallackson, Fargo, giving the dedication sermon. Rev. E. R. Leivestad was the pastor at this time.
The Trinity congregation joined the Mountain congregation May 16, 1965. Thirty-six new members from St. Peter's congregation was received May 1, 1966.
In 1971 an addition was built to the church building which included, an entrance, library, pastor's study, educational center, and lavatories. Dedication was held Dec. 12, 1971. A new parsonage was built in 1974.
In the summer of 1980, the beautiful stained-glass windows were repaired and ceiling fans installed. The present pastor is Rev. Lawrence Steen.
The president of the congregation is Harold Mindeman, vice-president, Ronald Setness, secretary, Grant Lindell, treasurer, Clarence Nygard.
The trustees are Earl Axvig, chairman, Jerald Kurtz, Henry Lundene, Dennis Skorheim, Jr., and Levern Dahl. The deacons are Palmer Boe, Merle Daley, Duane Troftgruben, David Clemens and Arthur Borgeson.
The Mountain congregation is a three-point parish with Sarepta and Hoff congregations as members. The Parish Board is Alfred Lindell, president, Donald Aune, vice-president, Mrs. Lloyd Slatten, secretary, and Mrs. Gerald Linstad, treasurer.
Organizations of the Mountain Lutheran church are Hi League (known as Young Peoples Society in early days), Junior Lutherans (known as L.D.R.), Couples Club, Altar Guild, Men's Club, Mountain A.L.C.W.
MOUNTAIN AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN
This organization began Oct. 25, 1906, when a meeting was held at the C. J. Arneson home to organize Ladies Aid. Early meetings were held in the homes and the donation was ten cents. For quite a few years suppers were served at the close of their meetings; at present, coffee and a pastry or sandwiches are served.
The Ladies Aid, then as now, is a strong arm of the congregation with donations given to missions, local projects, sending children to Bible camp and supporting charitable organizations.
Picnics, bazaars, banquets, and serving for social events, including weddings, dinners, conventions, are among M.A.L.C.W. events.
There are four circles which meet once a month, while Bible study is the main program.
The 1980 officers are Mrs. Robert Lundquist, Sr., president; Mrs. Fred Nottestad, vice-president; Mrs. Glen Vigen, secretary; and Mrs. Vernon Drevecky, treasurer.
The Mountain A.L.C.W. still meets once a month, on the third Thursday.
Info From - Walsh Heritage: A Story of Walsh County and Its Pioneers, Vol. 03
The Mountain congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1961.
The interior of the church was refinished in 1942 with fiber wood blocks. In 1953 major repairs were done to the exterior and the basement. A new electric organ was installed.
In 1962 a basement fire damaged some pews, and water and smoke damage was sustained, making it necessary to rebuild the interior of the church. Furniture was replaced, a new organ, piano, carpeting, new wiring, etc., and a new heating system was installed.
Dedication of the newly remodeled church was held Nov. 18, 1962, with Dr. Loyal Tallackson, Fargo, giving the dedication sermon. Rev. E. R. Leivestad was the pastor at this time.
The Trinity congregation joined the Mountain congregation May 16, 1965. Thirty-six new members from St. Peter's congregation was received May 1, 1966.
In 1971 an addition was built to the church building which included, an entrance, library, pastor's study, educational center, and lavatories. Dedication was held Dec. 12, 1971. A new parsonage was built in 1974.
In the summer of 1980, the beautiful stained-glass windows were repaired and ceiling fans installed. The present pastor is Rev. Lawrence Steen.
The president of the congregation is Harold Mindeman, vice-president, Ronald Setness, secretary, Grant Lindell, treasurer, Clarence Nygard.
The trustees are Earl Axvig, chairman, Jerald Kurtz, Henry Lundene, Dennis Skorheim, Jr., and Levern Dahl. The deacons are Palmer Boe, Merle Daley, Duane Troftgruben, David Clemens and Arthur Borgeson.
The Mountain congregation is a three-point parish with Sarepta and Hoff congregations as members. The Parish Board is Alfred Lindell, president, Donald Aune, vice-president, Mrs. Lloyd Slatten, secretary, and Mrs. Gerald Linstad, treasurer.
Organizations of the Mountain Lutheran church are Hi League (known as Young Peoples Society in early days), Junior Lutherans (known as L.D.R.), Couples Club, Altar Guild, Men's Club, Mountain A.L.C.W.
MOUNTAIN AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN
This organization began Oct. 25, 1906, when a meeting was held at the C. J. Arneson home to organize Ladies Aid. Early meetings were held in the homes and the donation was ten cents. For quite a few years suppers were served at the close of their meetings; at present, coffee and a pastry or sandwiches are served.
The Ladies Aid, then as now, is a strong arm of the congregation with donations given to missions, local projects, sending children to Bible camp and supporting charitable organizations.
Picnics, bazaars, banquets, and serving for social events, including weddings, dinners, conventions, are among M.A.L.C.W. events.
There are four circles which meet once a month, while Bible study is the main program.
The 1980 officers are Mrs. Robert Lundquist, Sr., president; Mrs. Fred Nottestad, vice-president; Mrs. Glen Vigen, secretary; and Mrs. Vernon Drevecky, treasurer.
The Mountain A.L.C.W. still meets once a month, on the third Thursday.
Info From - Walsh Heritage: A Story of Walsh County and Its Pioneers, Vol. 03