There was a time when low attendance and dwindling funds pointed to the end of the rural Dawson Covenant Church in southwestern Minnesota, but today, a focus on youth programs has helped the church thrive and grow.
Kids at Dawson Covenant Church prepare gift boxes for other children. The church supports Operation Christmas Child and packed more than 200 shoeboxes as a church family last fall.
The bell from 1934 has a new home outside of the 2003 building. It’s known as Papa’s Bell for Noach Swenson, who decided the church needed a bell after a faithful member died.
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An areal photo of the former church building shows a country setting. Located a mile and a half from the current church, it was torn down, but the cemetery remains.
Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.
Janelle Atyeo
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