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., July 10 for the September issue). Send notices to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Greenleaf, Kan., is celebrating its 100th anniversary on July 16, at the 10:00 a.m. service. Pastor Del Meyer will act as guest preacher, and a catered meal will follow the service. To RSVP for the meal, call 785-747-2407 or email bicentennial71617@gmail.com by July 1.
Calvary Lutheran Church, Deep River, Iowa, is celebrating its 75th anniversary on July 16. Service is at 10:30 a.m. with salad luncheon to follow.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dwight, Illinois, is celebrating its 150th anniversary Sunday, July 9. Guest preacher is Rev. Peter Kirby, with Rev. Harvey Nicholson, Vacancy Pastor, as officiant. Coffee Hour begins at 8:00 a.m. with worship service beginning at 9:00 a.m. A brunch will follow the service.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, McIntosh, Minn., will be celebrating its 1005h anniversary June 15. Regular 10:45 a.m. service will be led by Pastor John Anderson. Afternoon service at 2:00 p.m. will be led by Pastor Anderson and Pastor Mark Peske. Gerald Eggers will lead the choir at the afternoon service. A dinner will be served after the morning service. A decorated anniversary cake and ice cream will be served following the afternoon service. For more information, call 218-563-2753 or email gaanen@gvtel.com.
Faith Lutheran Church, Union City, Tenn., will be celebrating its 50th anniversary July 30, with a celebration service at 4:00 p.m., with meal and activities following the service. Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid-South District will present the message. For additional information, please call 731-885-9562.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyceville, Wis., will be celebrating its 100th anniversary June 25. For information, call 715-643-3182.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Buffalo, Wyo., is celebrating its 45th anniversary June 18. Rev. Marvin Temme will be the guest preacher and celebrant at the 9:00 a.m. service. For more information, contact Rev. Gerald Heinecke at pastor.heinecke@centurytel.net or 307-684-5470.
St. John Lutheran Church, Luverne, Minn., is continuing its 125th anniversary celebration with upcoming events on June 11, August 17 and November 12. For details, contact the church office at 507-283-2316.
St. Johns Lutheran Church, Britton, S.D., is celebrating its 125th anniversary throughout the year with the main celebration on September 16 and 17. For more information, contact the church office at 605-448-5235 or email stjohnslc@venturecomm.net.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Concord, Neb., is celebrating its 125th anniversary on July 16, with a 10:30 a.m. service followed by a catered noon meal. To RSVP for the meal, contact Rose Mason at 402-584-2337 or email pastor at willie.bertrand@gmail.com.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Tilden, Neb., is celebrating its 125th anniversary on August 6, with a service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Braun as guest preacher. A catered meal will take place before the service at noon. To RSVP, please call 402-750-0482 or email reveden11@gmail.com by July 1.
Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Houghton, Mich., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special worship service July 23, followed by a barbecue/potluck celebration at the Keweenaw Base Camp, Love Lake. For more details, contact the church at 906-482-4750.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Casper, Wyo., is celebrating its 100th anniversary July 15 and 16. Rev. Cameron Mackenzie will be guest preacher with mission presentation by Reg. George Black. For more information, call 307-234-0568.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison, Kan., is celebrating its 150th anniversary on July 30, at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Rev. Robert Ziegler, Trinity pastor, will be the honored preacher. At noon, a special lunch will be held, with a catered meal, special choir music and entertainment as part of this special occasion. Reservations are required by July 20 for the meal. Please call the church at 913-367-2837 or email djewell@trinityatchison.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Slayton, Minn., is celebrating its 75th anniversary Sunday, June 25. Church service will be held at 10:00 a.m., followed by a program and refreshments.
Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, Ill., is celebrating its 125th anniversary Sunday, June 4. The afternoon will include a prayer service followed by brats and German music.
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