Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-01-21
WELCOME TO PASTOR.

WELCOME TO PASTOR.
Reception for Rev and Mrs. J. S. |
Nordell held in Fahlun Jan. 16, 1920. Il
Seldom has the Baptist church of
Fahlun been SO crowded as it was last
Friday evening when church members
and friends met for the purpose Of well
coming thegnew pastor, and his wife.
People came from near and far. Re-
personalities we're sent from Willmar.
Lake Elizabeth and Svea. II
The young people Of Fahlun and de-
corated : the church most beautifully
with artificial decorations az we'll as
with real flowers. The Stars and Stripes
was not missing. But the many broad
smiles and happy faces that filled every
corner of the building seem to outshine
everything else. <
* splendid program was redered. Mr..
E. Rosin, the vice chairman of the
church, had charge of the program and
Mr. A. Lundqu1st, one of the deac0nS.
acted as host Besides the choir and
quartette which sang several numbers
a vocal solo was rendered by Miss Mable
Lundqu1st. Piano solos were rendered
bq Miss Mable Carlson and Miss Fran
ces He'd.
Rev. Paul Hallip Of Willmar was the
first speaker during the evening" In
his pleasing and kind way he welcomed
the newcomers to one of the best states
in the union and hoped that they would
find it possible to remain, not only in
the state but In the community of
Fahlun for many years to come. 20
Rev. Sorenson Of Svea very heartily
reminded the hearers OF the blessed
word: "The Lord Ny Shepherd" Pc. 20,
and pressed home the fact that it was
our privilege to feel assured Of this
! Shepherds love and care were we but
uyi11 RI OF no 1yi1t
Sorenson also expressed his satisfaction
because of the fact that he and Rev.
Nordell had laboured on the same field
bors. He also. welcomed the pastor and
in N. Oak. and now again were neigh
wife to the Fahlun community. + =
Rev. A. Paulson Of Lake Elizabeth
was the next speaker. He was glad the
church had found pastor so soon; and
was glad tovswelcome him as a labour-
: er for the Lord and hoped that he may
i feel at home with the other preachers
; and remember that we were all breth-
ern Rev. Paulsona also presented, in
( behalf Of the church and friends, the
new pastor with fat and sealed lenve-
/ lope. He did not state what it contain
ed but felt it was something valuable
and that the gift somewhat expressed
lthe feelings of the audience. :--- =.
Mr. Fred Norltng was the last speak,
er whom welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Nor
dell to the different branches of the
}church: He also. presented Mrs. Nor
}del IN behalf of the Sunday school and
Is. 4. r. u. with a beautiful flower
tNplanD and wished that this gift might
3thOugh In +a---o.a>s-11=--ssB--es.1zE
3love of the givers. - ) -.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Nordell expressed their
tthankf illness for the gifts and for a
in turn may be Of some help and :happi-
mess to those with whom they may
come in contact. - - II =. -
The ladies Of the church served re-
freshments which we're enjoyed by Ill.
We all felt we had spent 'mQst pleas
| ant evening together and the fingers en-
| the clock were nearer twelve than eleven
Perhaps the most enteresttng number
! that~wasz rendered was the following
poem composed for the occasion. This
was sung by Mr.. NJ Walner who is also
its composer. -.
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Ri till retratt han tar
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