This past weekend, September 7, 8, our church (and Julie and I are grateful to be included in the "our"), celebrated our 125th anniversary as a community of faith. What has made this possible?

Our roots go back to Sweden and the original name of this expression of Christ's Church (people not an organization or building) was, Mission Friends, both words held significant meaning for those who embraced them. The Swedish expression of our church came to America during the great migration to America in the mid-eighteen hundreds. This Swedish fellowship of God's people was formed into the Mission...