History of Worcester and its people . of$5,732. Rev. Holmgrain came to the church in 1885, and resigned in 1887,being succeeded by Rev. S. G. Larson, who came in 1888 and remaineduntil 1893. During his pastorate the church debt was materiallydecreased. In 1893, Rev. P. E. Berg became Rev. Larsons successorand remained until 1896. During his pastorate the interest in the con-gregation became considerably increased. Rev. E. J. Nystrom become pastor in 1890, and remained until 1905,or more than twice as long as any of his predecessors. During his pas-torate the church was remodeled and renovated
History of Worcester and its people . of$5,732. Rev. Holmgrain came to the church in 1885, and resigned in 1887,being succeeded by Rev. S. G. Larson, who came in 1888 and remaineduntil 1893. During his pastorate the church debt was materiallydecreased. In 1893, Rev. P. E. Berg became Rev. Larsons successorand remained until 1896. During his pastorate the interest in the con-gregation became considerably increased. Rev. E. J. Nystrom become pastor in 1890, and remained until 1905,or more than twice as long as any of his predecessors. During his pas-torate the church was remodeled and renovated at a cost of $2,500, anda further $2,000 was invested in a lot on which to build a parsonan-e. Itwas also his pleasure to see the church prosper under his leadership andto be enabled to enrich it with order and system. The present pastor commenced his work in this congre-ation, thefirst Sunday in May, 1905. At that time the congregation numliered296 contributing members and had a debt of $4,900. When the old 356 HISTORY OF WORCESTER. .go AND ITS PEOPLE 357 church on Mull)eri-y strt-t-t was built, a hirgc luuiiher uf its UK-mberslived in the immediate neighborhood, but in the course of time theymoved away to other sections of the city until it became more and moreevident that a more central location for the church was needed. At theannual meeting in 190! the sentiment was seen to be so favorable that itwas deemed advisable to welcome subscriptions from those who desiredto contribute toward land for a new church. The following coiiimitteewas appointed to receive these contributions: Pastor J. A. Eckstroni,A. P. Lundborg, John Jeppson, Sven E. Hanson, Ludwig Johnson, Rich-ard Johnson, Oscar Russell, Sven P. Smith, Albin Gustavson, Axel , Carl A. Swenson, Gustav Johnson, Peter A. Anderson, ThureHanson, C. Arthur Johnson, Alartin Johnson, Carl Benson, Mrs. MartinBenson and Miss Augusta Carlson. When the contributions had reachedthe sum of $1,000 the above committee was auth
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