Grateful for Hospitality

When the Norwegian immigrants first started talking about forming a congregation, it was the German Lutheran Church of St. Cloud that provided the hospitality and the space in which the Norwegians could meet. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoons in order to save fuel, because the church was already heated for the German services. Services were held in this manner about every six weeks for over a year.

Prayer
Loving God, thank you for the hospitality of others that provided space and support so that this church could assemble and worship. Give us such a spirit of welcome and hospitality for all people today.