Luther Paul Lerseth

Brief history1932, in the fall Luther’s parents got called to Balf AB Canada. where a beautiful large church in town and 3 country churches. The trip they took to Balf was a train from the twin cities to Winnipeg Manitoba to Saskatchewan to Balf Alberta. October 24, 1933, baby born Luther Paul. Then in the Fall 1939 father call to birch hills Saskatchewan served a good strong Norwegian Lutheran church small town of Hagen. It was known to be a great church and congregation church. Members of birch hills were wonderful people. We had a great life with wonderful Norwegian people. Luther played hockey played hard and strong. His father worked hard to make Luther a good player. In 1944 Peder took a call to Hendricks Mn. First Lutheran Singsaas Lutheran church 1 ½ miles in south Dakota.

Grandma Olga was a strong pastors wife standing strong with the ministry and helping families and taking care of her family. The bible was taught, and the faith of the Jesus were taken to heart and the family all felt that Jesus was their lord and savior and were leaders in the church and outreach in the country and the world. we Thank Olga and her extended family to witness to the family and other people what Jesus means to them and the gift of salvation.

Rev Luther Lerseth- My Dad born oct 24 1933

Luther went to seminary 1956-1960. He was amazed of the teachers at that time. He felt it was great to study constantly about the word of God. At that time Luther felt a lot of great guys going into ministry.

Jean and Luther married 1960. The weather was great people were smiling and happy. Pastor Evens gave mom away. Luther felt it was great marrying the most wonderful gal. Ministry was a great part of their lives, Luther had to preach Jackson next morning at Salem Lutheran church.

Loon Lake, Meadow Lake SK 1960 Luther took his first call Ordained in Hendricks drove to international falls. The border guard asked for a list of everything they had. Everyone in that area were foreigners so they were tough back then at the border.

Being in Saskatchewan in the 1960’s you realize not to complain about the muddy roads and how bad they were because the people used them every day and they didn’t need to hear the pastor criticize their life style and the way they lived. Luther was listening to people on the radio Driving to north battle fort on his way up to his first call and thinking we are at the end of the world. People talking about how remote North Battle Fort was and Luther had another 100 miles to go. Luther went to preach the gospel to people up there.

Grande Prairie AB 1966 was his second call Luther thought It was quite nice town and educated people most were from Canada different from the Saskatchewan churches. People were happy and the people in the church grew with a new pastor. All three kids were born there, the kids took their turns when babies being in the manger at Christmas time. Grande prairie had different restaurants and activities was good pace. People were like family still today we have close relationships with people from there.

Moose jaw 1976 was Luther’s third call A lot of quaint old houses, Al Capone hide out was there. Moose jaw was a hockey place. Historic town and church. Strong Christian people. A lot of people. Dad met the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II. Planted flowers of hope with Anne Murry the singer

Golden valley college/ Mount Carmel bible camp1978 Luther’s 4th call of preaching and teaching 100 guys applied for the professor position and dad got it and with his football background he also coached football. The people and students were spiritual and intelligent. students from all over the world. Mount Carmel became his job and Luther got the best preaches bringing a spiritual time. Lake Carlos was a Great Lake to be on fishing and boating. Great challenge to get organized every summer always fun to work with staff and volunteers.

Sherwood Park AB 1984 Luther’s 5th call. The area had strong Ukrainian, Russian, German reputation in the church they were very talented and dedicated to the church and God. Most of the people in the area worked for gas and oil companies. It was a brand-new area so the whole town was band new and no bad areas the roads were all paved and it was the place to be. The church was a busy church and recognized in Edmonton too.

Provost 1994-2000 retired Luther’s 6 call but he really didn’t retire Mainly farmers but we had bankers and RCMP and doctors were in attendance. People were always nice and worked together taking care of each other. Big families 30 families from one group of families came to church.

Preaching Hannah 2004 Luther’s 7 call Mostly Romanians they built a Romanian church style. Strong people always looking to fight for the cause. Layman Fred Facko was amazing layman. There were a lot of great Christian people in the community.

Mesa AZ 2004-2025 Luther’s 8 call The churches were all denominations meeting at the parks Hugh numbers from all over Canada and the united states. They all got along under guidance and unity of the spirit. They loved each other and cared for even the snowbirds no matter where they were at. Great Christian people serving others. They had great jam sessions playing music. Great weddings out on the desert and people laughing together with great food.

Mesa AZ 2025-2026 Luther’s 9 call to serve the legions in opening prayer , preaching and pastoral care. He did it unto the end. He felt serving and marching to the cross was important for all to hear the Gospel and to keep the faith.

I asked Dad what he would leave behind for his grandkids, family and friends to hear. He felt to have the love of Jesus Christ in your heart to share. Though you will weep, you will rejoice in the Lord Jesus Christ, be glad and dance for Joy. Luther said in the last weeks before he died that God gives us small victories and awe moments to hold on to in our life when life is tough. This helps us focus on salvation and victory in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Luther leaves behind his wife, Jean, three children, Peder, Andrew and Mark, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and lots and lots of nieces and nephews.

And he loved them all

Luther Paul Lerseth

10/24/33- 3/9/26