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| October 16, 2005 was a special day
for the oldest male member here at St. John. Earl Johnson was
presented with the Patriarch Bible at the 7:45am service. On June 7, 2005 he was 94 years old. Earl has
been a life long member here. He has served the church and community in
numerous capacities, receiving many awards.
On Sunday, April 27, 2008, Helen Johnson, the oldest living female member of St. John was presented with the Matriarch Bible. She is the third matriarch since St. John began presenting this honor in 2005. Helen was 94 years old on February 22, 2008. Helen has been a lifelong member at St. John. She was born in Williston and still resides there today. The Bibles were purchased by St. John Women of the ELCA. |