Johnson, Bill (Mrs.) (1922-?). Bethel Lutheran Church, Brainerd, MN

Also interviewed S. Marie Soderman (1910-1996) and her daughter, Bud Soderman Sedlachek (Mrs.) (?-?)

The parishioners discuss the growth and construction of the church but also describe the challenges their church faced with sharing a minister. The resulting closure of their church due to the lack of a minister and re-opening 13 years later is described. The impace of the resort business and their expanding congregation are also discussed. Audio is currently unavailable.