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/July issue). Send notices to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Olathe, Kan., is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special service at the church and celebration meal at Olathe East Commons at 12:30 p.m. on April 23. All previous pastors, vicars and members are welcome to attend. For information, please contact the church office at 913-780-6023 or visit online at www.bslcks.org.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf, Kan., will celebrate its 100th anniversary, “100 Years of Grace and Blessings”, on July 16, at the 10:00 a.m. service. Pastor Del Meyer will be guest preacher. A catered meal will follow the service. To RSVP for the meal, call 785-747-2407 or email bicentennial71617@gmail.com by July 1.
Christ Lutheran Church, Hillsboro, Texas, is celebrating its 70th anniversary Sunday, May 7. Rev. Yohannes Mengsteab will be guest preacher at the 10:30 a.m. service. Meal and activities will follow the service. To RSVP and purchase meal tickets, contact Kay Brown at 281-794-6023 or grannyk0829@hotmail.com.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ironton, Mo., is celebrating its 100th anniversary May 21. Missouri district president, Rev. Dr. Lee Hagan will be guest speaker at the 10:00 a.m. service followed by lunch. For information, contact Pastor Jim Rogers at rogersjim1947@gmail.com.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoyleton, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary through Reformation Sunday, October 29. Celebration started March 12 with Dr. Dale Meyer serving as guest preacher. For information on anniversary events, email wollenberg@tlshoyleton.org.
Zion Lutheran Church, Waubay, S.D., is celebrating its 125th anniversary June 11. Pastor Navil Nour of Trinity Lutheran in Hartford, S.D., will serve as guest preacher at the 11:00 a.m. service. Lunch will follow the service, along with cake and ice cream. For more information, contact Pastor James Wilshusen at 314-239-9574 or wilshusenj@csl.edu.