The Presbyterian Church, Luverne, will celebrate the church remodeling with a dedication service Sunday. The service will be at 2 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. people may tour the church and enjoy refreshments.
Above is the Rev. John Pehrson who expects former pastors and congregation members to visit for the open house. "This is a unique remodel in the sense that we changed the entire sanctuary around," he said. An existing stained glass window is now the focal point.
The congregation and church staff have been accustomed to their new building for some time, but because of elevator inspection delays, the dedication was put off until the elevator could be used. The church has used the sanctuary portion since last July and the offices since last August. The full building, except for the elevators, was in operation last April.
Building committee members were: Jane Wildung, Harold Tilstra, Brett Stegenga, Gerrit Van Englenhoven, Leroy Luitjens, Mary Kraetsch, Jenalee Kraetsch, Randa Gangestad, Barb Antoine, Al Kuehl and Sam Berghorst.
Photo by Sara Strong