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., April 10 for the June issue). Send notices to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, Ill., continues its celebration of its 150th anniversary with special services in July and October with the theme “150 Years of Faith in God’s Grace”. Check church website www.stpaul-strasburg.com or call the church at 217-644-2661 for details.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Tolley, N.D., is celebrating its 100th anniversary Sunday, June 26, at a 2 p.m. worship service followed by anniversary cake and ice cream and reminiscing.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ladysmith, Wis., is celebrating its 100th anniversary with three services on June 19, August 21 and October 9. Rev. Paul Woebbeking, a son of the congregation, will be guest preacher for the 10:00 a.m. service on June 19. For additional information, call 715-532-5780, email stjohnladysmith@centurylink.net or visit the website www.stjohnsladysmith.org.
Luther Memorial Chapel, Shorewood, Wis., will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sunday, May 15, in its 10:00 a.m. service. Our guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Albert Collver, is LCMS director of Church Relations and director of Regional Operations for the Office of International Missions. A catered luncheon will be served following the service.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Perham, Minn., is celebrating its 125th anniversary on July 3. Catered dinner and program will follow the 10:00 a.m. service. To RSVP, call 218-346-5010 or email elman49@arvig.net.
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Boonville, Mo., will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 19. Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan, Missouri District president, will deliver the sermon at the 9:00 a.m. service. Lunch will be served immediately following the service. For additional information, email immanluth@c-magic.com or check website at www.immanuelboonvillemo.church.
Zion Lutheran Church, Pleasant Plains, Ill., is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a divine service June 12, at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Robert Kuhn, former pastor at Zion and Synod president will be the guest speaker, with dinner following the service. Call 217-626-1282 or email zionpp@casscomm.com for more information.
