Redeemer set to celebrate its 75th anniversary
Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hampton will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Sunday afternoon with an afternoon service and meal.The anniversary service begins at 4 p.m. and will be held at the church that is located at the corner of West Court Street and North Sherman Avenue. A meal will follow.The church’s origin dates back to a dream held by the Rev. H. Tjernagel to begin a mission in New Hampton. Through his efforts, this dream became a reality when on June 2, 1940, the Home Mission Board of the Norwegian Synod called candidates Nils C. Oesleby to begin such a mission.Formal organization of the congregation in New Hampton was accomplished on Sunday evening Nov. 30, 1941.For the complete story see the 11/4/2016 New Hampton Tribune.