Mark and Irene Christensen of Waterville, Minn., announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erika I. Christensen, to John D. Ohlendorf, son of the Rev. Ray R. and Beverly Ohlendorf of Taylorsville, N.C.

Erika is a 2003 graduate of Cannon Valley Lutheran High School, and will graduate from Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn., on May 11. She plans to pursue a career in graphic design in Boston, Mass.

John is a 2003 graduate of his parents' home school, and will also graduate from Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato in May. He will attend Harvard Law School in Boston, Mass., in the fall.

The couple will exchange wedding vows Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Janesville, Minn.