BENTON LUTHERAN CHURCH
Crooks, South Dakota
Crooks, South Dakota
STORY ON A HILL...
In the 1870's Swedish immigrants settled in Benton Township. After initial years of adjustment to the demands and hardships of the land, 25 Swedish Americans gathered to form a congregation. They named it "The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation" and in time purchased one and half acres of land for $4.50. Over a period of six years materials were purchased from Sioux Falls and Minneapolis and a cemetery and church building were established. The newly organized Ladies Sewing Society had a sale in 1890 to raise the funds needed to purchase pews. A steeple and bell were added in 1894.
In 1913, lightening hit the church causing a fire that destroyed the building and cracked the bell. The congregation agreed to rebuild at a cost of $13,000. By 1915, a new church building now able to seat 400 was dedicated. Services continued in Swedish until 1920 when English was slowly introduced.
Benton Lutheran Church has maintained a long standing impact on the local rural communities and various mission opportunities.
In the 1870's Swedish immigrants settled in Benton Township. After initial years of adjustment to the demands and hardships of the land, 25 Swedish Americans gathered to form a congregation. They named it "The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation" and in time purchased one and half acres of land for $4.50. Over a period of six years materials were purchased from Sioux Falls and Minneapolis and a cemetery and church building were established. The newly organized Ladies Sewing Society had a sale in 1890 to raise the funds needed to purchase pews. A steeple and bell were added in 1894.
In 1913, lightening hit the church causing a fire that destroyed the building and cracked the bell. The congregation agreed to rebuild at a cost of $13,000. By 1915, a new church building now able to seat 400 was dedicated. Services continued in Swedish until 1920 when English was slowly introduced.
Benton Lutheran Church has maintained a long standing impact on the local rural communities and various mission opportunities.
Benton's Call to Worship & Serve
As a result of the riches Christ continually gives to us and in obedience to God's command to proclaim His Word and His love, we gather:
Benton's Call to Worship & Serve
As a result of the riches Christ continually gives to us and in obedience to God's command to proclaim His Word and His love, we gather:
- to worship, fellowship and care for our members and our community,
- to administer the Word and Sacraments
- to serve & bless those in need beyond the walls of our church!!
CONTACT US
Benton Lutheran Church
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Email bentonwillowoffice@gmail.com
Phone 605.543.5384
Address 46784 257th St. / PO Box 706 Crooks, SD 57020
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Email bentonwillowoffice@gmail.com
Phone 605.543.5384
Address 46784 257th St. / PO Box 706 Crooks, SD 57020