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Silverdale Lutheran Church
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This folder contains a congregational historical record, a congregational statistical record, a history of the church, a letter of call, a 25th anniversary booklet, two copies of their newsletter, a statement of equalization from the 1966 annual convention, two parochial reports, a final status sheet, various letters, an annual report and directory from 1960, an annual report and directory from 1962. a status sheet from 1955, and a dedication festivities bulletin.
Also includes ten unscanned photographs:
- Olaf Dahl in May 1951
- North view of church
- Interior at Christmas 1950
- Altar and part of rail built by Ole Dahl of Silverdale
- Altar and pastor
- View of chancel to overflow classroom (2 copies)
- Church exterior
- View from kitchen looking at chancel
- View from SW corner
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In 1948 this group built their first unit, and the following year they formally organized with 88 charter members. The Ladies’ Aid organized June 22, 1949, and the church was formally dedicated July 10. The Sunday School organized in 1949 with 55 pupils, and in 1950 the Luther League organized. Construction of the parsonage began in 1953. In 1956 the congregation voted to relocate. Groundbreaking fo the new church took place April 27, 1958, and dedication followed on March 1, 1959. The educational wing was dedicated in 1968, and the 25th anniversary was celebrated May 19, 1974.