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Editorial

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 And Two Shall Become One

By Jeannette Hille

The Virginia Street Church has witnessed some rather “out there” weddings before.   We've had a teepee ceremony, a dog ring-bearer,  a fire engine as the bride and groom's getaway car and more.    On a rainy day in June, my daughter Barbara and her fiancé Tony, got married in our little church.     A beautiful, traditional wedding with gowns and tuxes—all the things a young girl dreams of.    However...lined up outside the church were a dozen or more "Harleys"  ready to take the bridal party on their “traditional” tour around town (No cans or streamers on the bikes.)   The bride and attendants changed their long skirts for jeans and away they went.  It was quite a sight.  Fortunately, God blessed them with sunshine.  Congratulations to Barbara and Tony Sainio! 

A Special Day in June

 On Sunday June 11th, 2006 our church service included communion, recognition of the Sunday School children, and a reception of new members into the church.

We welcome Dawn Anderson, Nancy Hanway, and Cecil North as new members of the Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church. 

After this special service, a picnic was held in the church yard amid all of the flowers planted by members of the house and grounds committee.  It was truly a “fun-packed” day.

That Was One Huge Sale

Our church put on a gigantic yard sale on Sat. August 26th, 2006.  The weather cooperated and many helping hands made the sale manageable and very successful. 

We also had a chance to great neighborhood residents and make our presence visible in the community.

The sale included everything from furniture to books, toys, clothes, bikes and nick-knacks.  The gigantic sale brought in over $500 to help with church expenses.

Thanks to everyone that brought items and who helped with the sale itself.

Welcome!

By Sylvia Lange

This June I went out to Maryland to welcome my newest granddaughter, Sadie Sofia . Sadie’s parents (my son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Lucy Lange) were married last July in our VSSC. Sadie was just beginning to smile and show interest in her exercise mat when I made the trip over the 4^th of July. It was fun to see her day- by- day development and she seemed to enjoy falling asleep on my shoulder.

The week after I returned to Minnesota another son, Kris, and his children, Bekka and “Buddy” (Kristofer) came to renew friendships with their Minnesota relatives. We had the equivalent of a week–long family reunion . Each day featured events for the kids; picnics, art projects, trips to the Zoo and Children’s Museum, climbing wall, and swim times. Even the meals included special surprises for the kids to enjoy.

Even though Minnesota was featuring hot weather that week, no one hesitated participating in any of the planned events. By Saturday when the activity focused on climbing the “Big trucks” in a hot open grassy field, the adults were less enthusiastic. We all look forward to next summer when Sadie can run around with her cousins and join the fun!

In case you haven’t heard we have prospective new little ones joining us this fall.  Jacob Driver will help Mom and Dad welcome the new baby into his life (and toys).  Congrats to Heather and Mark Driver! 

Bill and Michelle Nielson are expecting their first baby this November.  The Nielsons were also married in our church and Erik played solo violin for the wedding.  Congrats to both expectant parents!