Jim Ramstad: “I rise to pay tribute to Wayzata Community Church of Wayzata, MN, on its 125th anniversary of ministry and mission.…”

“I rise to pay tribute to Wayzata Community Church of Wayzata, MN, on its 125th anniversary of ministry and mission. Founded in 1881 by a dozen early settlers on Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata Congregational Church grew to 70 members within 2 years. In 1912, a new church was built, but it burned down 4 years later. Remarkably, it was rebuilt by a determined congregation in only 7 months. Then, in 1948, the church officially became Wayzata Community Church, and ground was broken for a new building at Ferndale Road and Wayzata Boulevard in Wayzata, where this dynamic community of faith is located today. With nearly 3,000 members, Wayzata Community Church is one of the five largest congregations of the United Church of Christ. My family and I are grateful members of this loving and nurturing congregation. Our church is a place of spiritual growth, compassionate support and committed service. For 125 years, Wayzata Community Church has been a place of growth and renewal, fellowship, outreach, community service, music ministries, and children and youth ministries. For 125 years, Wayzata Community Church has been there to help people in need, people suffering the ravages of poverty, homelessness, hunger, addiction, broken homes, disease and despair. One hundred twenty-five years of providing food, shelter, clothing, transportation, counseling and support groups. Wayzata Community Church, Mr.…”