Sunday I traveled to Bowman to attend church there. Pastor Strand celebrated his retirement with a wonderful worship service at Bowman Lutheran Church followed by a reception.
Pastor Strand moved to Bowman in 1977, if I figured it right I should have been in his first confirmation class. He married Jim and I 26 (almost 27 years ago). He and his wife have been a wonderful asset to the community of Bowman. The church council presented him with a certificate to go to Medora and golf at Bully Pulpit. He was thrilled! Then they presented his wife with a certificate to Cedar Canyon Spa in Medora. She was so excited. They have built a new home just a few blocks away from the church, so they will be staying in the community. It isn't often that a church keeps their pastor for more than 10 years; I wonder if this is some kind of record 36 years!
Enjoy your retirement Pastor Strand, you will be missed at church for you wonderful sermons and leadership.
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