Emmanuel Baptist Church - Duluth Heights

I grew up at Emmanuel Baptist Church and later actually lived several blocks down from the church.  When we first began attending, I was very young and the sanctuary consisted of the original building.  My Dad, John Janzen was the leader of the Boys Brigade for many years and I remember us having them all over for Sloppy Joes before they marched in the winter parade in Duluth Heights.  I too was a member of the Pioneer Girls under the leadership of June Mertes and other women leaders in our church.  I remember attending the Watchnight Service on New Years Eve and enjoying the company of the Esselstroms, Grindahls, Norgrens, Deweys, Nyens and many others whose names have escaped me for the moment.  I have precious memories of the String Band, with Marylin Dewey on her accordian, and Mr, Nyen on his mandolin. John & I were married there on June 2, 1973.  Precious memories!