Last October, historian Linda Mainquist presented a history of Marysville Lutheran Church on KRWC local radio. If you would like to listen to the program, you can listen to it here:
More historical information about Swedesburg is available at http://www.zionbuffalo.org/index.cfm?PAGE_ID=1271
November 10, 2008 at 10:02 pm
It would be interesting to visit the church on Friday, November 14 between 10:00 to 11:30. Is there someone who would be available to show us the church, and provide some history? Two of the visitors are from Sweden.
All the best,
Elsie Ekstrom Martin
3500 53rd Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
763-535-7953
November 11, 2008 at 9:38 am
I’m not sure that will work well. . . The Marysville Church is not anywhere near our main church and church office for staff to be available; also there is no heat or light there (we only use it in the summer).
November 11, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Thanks to input from staff members, but we are invited to visit the church on 11/14/08. This confirms my notion of connecting with folks in advance. I thank you so much in advance.
Elsie Ekstrom Martin
Brooklyn Center, MN
Lifetime Member, American Swedish Institute
November 12, 2008 at 9:47 am
I’m glad it worked out with the volunteer
November 23, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Thanks for Dick’s meeting with us on November 14, 2008. There were 2 Swedes in attendance, and two Minnesotans. In my estimation it is extremely important to preserve the sights of early Swedish immigration to the US. The church itself is a treasure, especially with its flower-adorned altar.
When I listened to your audio and learned that Fred Blom was also a “song leader” in your area, that was a very cryptic bit of information for me. Fred Blom also served in Cambridge, MN, and eventually served as a Salvation Army officer in Chicago, and in the Evangelical Mission Covenant Church. I have much information on Fred Blom since he wrote the much enjoyed hymn, ” He the Pearly Gates will Open.” “Han skall öpna pärleporten”
Thanks to your group for their willingness to volunteer,
Elsie Ekstrom Martin