Congregational Anniversaries (September 2018)

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., September 10 for the November issue). Send notices to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.

 

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, San Rafael, Calif., is celebrating its 60th anniversary October 7. Rev. Dr. Alan Piotter will preach at the 9:30 a.m. service. Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m., with a concert at 1:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, call the church office at 415-479-1334.

 

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Hope, Mich., is celebrating its sesquicentennial on September 16. Rev. Dr. Charles Gieschen, Academic Dean & Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., will preach at the 3:00 p.m. service.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Paola, Kan., is celebrating its 150th anniversary November 4. Rev. Dr. Lane Burgland, former pastor, will preach at the 10:00 a.m. service. Guest preacher for the 2:00 p.m. service will be Rev. Peter Lange, Kansas district president. A building dedication and luncheon will follow the morning service; a reception will follow the afternoon service. For more information, call or email Pastor Kevin Vogt at 913-849-3711 or trinitylutheranblock@gmail.com.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Crown Point, Ind., will finish its 150th anniversary celebrations with services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. October 7, followed by a catered lunch at noon. RSVP at emaxwell@cps.k12.in.us or call 219-663-1578.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Monroeville, Pa., is celebrating its 125th anniversary September 23, with a special worship service at 1:00 p.m. Lunch follows the service.

 

Zion Lutheran Church, Vassar, Kan., is celebrating its 125th anniversary October 28 at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Tom Harries as guest preacher. Light refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. All are invited; RSVP by October 1 at zionvassar.rsvpify.com.