At the Church-September 2, 2001

Back Row:  Joe Lusty, Randy Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Nancy Berg

Front Row:  Jon Lusty, Freeman, Joanne, Mary Mahan

Freeman and Joanne Johnson celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Sundahl Church on September 2, 2001. Pictured above with their children and below with the spouses and grandchildren.

At the Church-December 10, 1988

In the candlelight on December 10th, 1988 Patricia Gehrke and Grant Wiest were married at Sundahl Lutheran Church.

At the Church-June 6, 1987

The bride is Nancy Johnson who married Cory Berg at Sundahl on June 6, 1987. But in this picture, center stage belongs to Grandpa Lusty. He is holding twins Amy and Emily Johnson as their parents Randy and Deb Johnson stand on each side.

At the Church-August 6, 1983

The Sundahl sanctuary was the setting for the wedding of Stephanie Gehrke and Rand Engberg on August 6, 1983.

At the Church-July 26, 1980

Pastor Aryln Anfinrud officiated at the wedding of Mary Johnson and Douglas Mahan on July 26, 1980.

At the Church-June 25, 1977

Randall Freeman Johnson married Debra Ann Peterson on June 25, 1977 at Sundahl Lutheran Church.

At the Church-Heritage Hall is Finished

 Donald Herlof Huso and Joan Beth Thompson receive congratulations from guests after their wedding on September 11, 1976. Heritage Hall was a recently completed addition to Sundahl Lutheran Church. Don is the son of Herlof and Bessie (Saude) Huso. Joan is the daughter of Richard and Anez (Locken) Thompson.

At the Church - Cheerful Kitchen Workers

Mary Ann Sundquist, Millie Whitman, Yvonne Hoge, Catherine Lian

Evelyn Fougner, Joanne Johnson, Mary Ann Sundquist

Helga Retzlaff, June Hedstrom, Mary Ann Sundquist

Able assistants: Renae Hoge, Ruth Caroline Retzlaff, Marit Westman

Photos taken by Nick Westman at the wedding of Fred and Jane Lukens, 
May 17, 1975 

At the Church-Old Doors New Decor

The front doors of Sundahl Lutheran Church were held open  as Jane Kirsti Huso and Fred Addison Lukens left in a shower of rice following their May 17, 1975 wedding. The large heavy church doors faced North and would be removed later in the summer of 1975. An addition to the church was planned. Notice the brass kick plate attached to the bottom of each door.

The kick plates were removed from the doors and saved for ten years. Everyone who attended the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Sundahl was asked by Herlof Huso to sign their name on the kick plate. The signatures were then etched into the brass by Herlof who was responsible for the original idea and execution of this piece.

 This guest book hangs in the completed addition, Heritage Hall, as an interesting memento of the Church Centennial.

All Faith Service-1971

Pastor Arlyn Anfinrud, pastor at Sundahl and pictured on the left with the pastor of the Aneta Community Church and the Catholic Priest in June 1971 at the first All Faith Service in the Aneta Park. It was part of Aneta's Diamond Jubilee. Pastor Anfinrud mentioned in his yearly report to the congregation that it was a unique experience. This service has been held annually on the Sunday morning following the Aneta Turkey Barbeque.

Singing on this photo at the first All Faith Service in Aneta from Sundahl Congregation are:  David Huso, Jim Huso, Randy Johnson, Brian Huso, David Anfinrud, Patrice Gigler, Karen Sundquist.

The following are four 

photos of the crowd from that morning in 1971. Click on the photo to enlarge.

Below is a photo of the crowd in 1974:

At The Church - Baptism

In 1970 Jim and Janice Mills brought their daughter Jennifer to the Lord in Holy Baptism. Janice's brother, Bill Miller, watches as Rev. Arlyn Anfinrud baptizes Jennifer.

Junior Choir 1965

Taken Easter Sunday 1965

Back row:  Todd Whitman, Jeff Johnson, Jim Huso, Randy Johnson, Jane Huso, Debrah Gustafson, Carol Fougner, Karen Sundquist,

Middle Row:  Lyle Gustafson, David Anfinrud, Doug Hedstrom, Brian Huso, Deborah Lee, Patrice Gigler

Front Row:  Bernice Fougner-director, Bobby Peterson, David Huso, Randy Geving, Joan Thingstad, Mavis Gustafson, Debra Peterson, Jean Brudvig-pianist

Pastor Arlyn Anfinrud served Sundahl Congregation from February 1, 1965 through June 1,1982. Photo credit to him.

At the Church-August 25, 1963

On August 25, 1963 Rev. Einar Fetterman officiated at the wedding of Linda Lian and Robert Retzlaff. Notice flower girl Barbara Abrahamson and the bride's sisters Jackie and Myrna in the background.

At the Church-October 6, 1951

Above:  The present church building was being used before it was completely finished as these photos attest. With a few rescued pews from the church that had burned and several rows of chairs to seat their guests, Oscar Joseph Huso, Jr. and Nola Eloise Westman were married. We know it was not the first wedding to take place in the church building. Nola's sister Connie married Ralph Archer in June of that year. There were others beginning in June of 1950. The mother of the brides made the aisle runner to keep the trains on their dresses from dusting the uncarpeted floor.

Above:  Oscar J. Huso, Signa Engen Huso, and son Oscar Jr. (Sonny). Bride Nola with parents Odin Milton Westman, Esther Erlandson Westman. All members of Sundahl Lutheran Church.

A reception was held following the ceremony in the church basement. A sheet is hung in the kitchen to improve the background because the windows did not close and the floor was bare cement. 

The wedding gifts interested the bride and groom, but I was impressed with the unfinished walls.

Unfinished walls are again the background and an unfinished floor underfoot which means this was also a view in the basement on that day. This marriage resulted in five children, all baptized and confirmed in Sundahl Lutheran Church: Odin James (Jim), Jane Kirsti, David Lynn, Nathan Joseph, and Holly June.

At the Church-October 24, 1942

June Engelstad and Al Grundahl were married in the old Sundahl Lutheran Church on October 24, 1942.

Wedding Party at the front of the church. Flower girl is Barbara Aasen. Second bridesmaid on the right is Marion Engelstad, then Oscar Huso, Jr. and Milo Engelstad on the end.

Reception was held in the church basement.

Welcome Home!

Have you ever peeked through the windows in these doors

to see this?

Have you walked down this aisle?

Were you baptized with water from this font?

Have you knelt at this railing

to beg forgiveness or make a sacred promise?

Have you walked up these steps

to be inspired by this view?

Have you listened for this bell to ring?

Are you or your family members pictured in this book?

Have you walked through this door?

Or this door?

Have you eaten from these plates

and drunk coffee from these cups?

Have you listened to the Scriptures being read in this sanctuary?

And heard the Good News from this pulpit?

Then in some way, Sundahl Lutheran is your church. 
Welcome Home!