New Scandinavia Lutheran Church
Fall of 2008
I used to drive past this little church several times a week, and everyone was horrified when we heard that the building had been destroyed by fire. That was in December 2010. It seems that two local young men were out hunting for trouble and money. When they found no money in the church, it angered one of them and he decided to set the place aflame. But they did find trouble. They both ended up in jail...at least for a very short while.
The old church spire
New Scandinavia Lutheran Church
Last year, we were happy to hear that the church decided to rebuild on that same spot out in the country, rather than join another local congregation in town.
After they put on that first structure above the main roof, that cube-shaped thing, and roofed it, Kevin announced that there wouldn't be a spire.
'They can't not have a spire,' I insisted.
'No, they're not going to put a spire on it. Look. They've already roofed that little square addition.' I know he was just giving me a hard time at this point, but still...
'I don't care if they've already roofed it. I imagine that they're waiting for whomever it was they commissioned to build the the spire. It'll be there. Just wait.'
Seeming ages went by and one day I got a text message from our son saying that he had just driven past New Scandinavia and they have a spire on top. YEA!!!!!!!!!
Okay. So why was this so important?? a. Because I loved driving past that little church at night and seeing the white Cross shining in the darkness and b. Because it's nice to be right once in a great while.
That little white cross on New Scandinavia Lutheran Church in rural Wisconsin is a testimony to Jesus' death on the Cross - paying for our sins - and giving forgiveness and new life to all who trust in Him.
Everyone who drives past is reminded, by that simple yet profound symbol.
Everyone who drives past is reminded, by that simple yet profound symbol.
NEW New Scandinavia Lutheran Church
Almost done and ready to move in.
Photos taken March 22, 2013
I'd like all churches to have a spire with a cross on top - illuminated, so that all can see it as they drive past at night.
Joining
What Sally Saw
What Sally Saw
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