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About Us - Our Legacy
Written by ALC President   
Tuesday, 23 June 2009 16:58
olsen_jens_smJENS OLSEN
Born May 30, 1885, Kristiansand, Norway, to Nils (1854-85) and Anna Elizabeth (1853-1932) Olsen.
Grandfather; Ole Johnsen. Grandmother; Anna Stiansdatter.

Immigrated in 1906. Married Anna Hytmo, Sept. 1, 1921, Fir-Conway, Wash. Died May 31, 1959, Casper, Wyo.
At age 15 he became deck boy on bark "Olivia" and traveled around the world in two years. He attended technical school and served a four-year apprenticeship as cabinet maker. In America he had a construction business, the Rognstad-Olsen firm, Casper, Wyo. He was devoted to the church.

Brothers and sisters: Anna (1878-1952, m. Brunvand); Ole Johan (1880-88); Ellen (1883-1954, m. Kjøstvedt).

Honored by his widow and children: Evelyn Margit (b. 1922, m. Rev. Griffith Williams, Great Falls, Mont.); Robert, Casper, Wyo.; Arthur, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Harold, Wash., D.C.
 

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- The American Lutheran Congregation (ALC) of Oslo is an English-speaking international, ecumenical congregation affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) » in America.

- Join us on Sunday's for Church worship » and fellowship ».

- The Church address » is: Fritznersgt. 15, Oslo (behind Frogner Kirke). Please contact » the ALC Office for more information.


Sunday
10:00-11:00 ALC Choir
10:00-11:00 Bible Study
11:00-12:00 Worship & Music »
11:00-12:00 Sunday School »
12:00-13:00 Fellowship »

Wednesday
19:00-20:00 Prayer Group »

Thursday
12:00-13:00 Ladies' Bible Study »
19:00-20:30 Young Adults »

Friday
17:00-19:00 SUNPAJIC »
19:00-20:30 Senior High Youth »

Saturday
08:00-09:00 Men's Breakfast »
15:00-17:00 Gospel Choir