Anniversaries
The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices 50 words or less from LCMS congregations about their upcoming “milestone” anniversaries. The deadline for receipt of such notices is the 10th of the month two months prior to the publication month (e.g., November 10 for the January issue). Send notices to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
Christ Lutheran Church of Pattison, Texas, will celebrate its 125th anniversary Sunday morning, December 13, in its 10:30 a.m. service. Speaker is Texas District mission/ministry facilitator (Area D) Rev. Jon Braunersreuther. Catered luncheon will be served following the service.
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Washington, Ill., will celebrate its 50th anniversary November 1, 2015. Worship services will be held at 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Rev. Dr. Glenn Nielsen of Concordia Seminary will be guest preacher. For more information, email pastorheren@oslwashington.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Darmstadt, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary throughout the year. On Sunday, November 1, Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller, Jr. of LCMS will be preaching at the 10:30 a.m. service. Following the service there will be a meal in the church basement.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit, Mich., will celebrate its 165th anniversary November 15, with a special service at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. John L. Heins will preach. A reception will follow the service at the church. For more information, call the church at 313-567-3100.
Faith Lutheran Church, Thompson Station, Tenn., is celebrating its 25th anniversary December 6, at 9:00 a.m. All former pastors will be present. Rev. Douglas Kalleson will preach this service. Dinner will be served following the service. Contact Rev. Curt Hoover at 615-719-1880 for additional information.
Hope Lutheran Church, Hudson, Fla., is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Special celebration is Sunday, January 31, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. at Spartan Manor in New Port Richey, Fla., following worship service at 10:00 a.m. For more information, contact the church at 727-863-6446 or hopelutheranhudson@gmail.com.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, Colo., is preparing for its Golden Anniversary celebration Saturday, December 5. At 3:00 p.m., there will be an art exhibit, followed by a program honoring founding members and opening the time capsule. A catered dinner will be provided at 5:00 p.m. Call Marcy at 719-596-0661 for more information.
