ANNIVERSARIES
The Lutheran Witness welcomes notices 50 words or less from LCMS congregations about their upcoming “milestone” anniversaries. Send notices at least three months in advance to notices@lcms.org. — Ed.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dearborn, Mich., is celebrating its 125th anniversary and 75th anniversary of its school May 17, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Michael Boyer (congregation son) will be the preacher for this special service. Former members and students are encouraged to RSVP to church office at 313-565-4002 or email emmanuelchurchoffice@gmail.com.
Grace Lutheran Church, Banning, Calif., is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special worship service and luncheon May 31. Deadline to RSVP for the luncheon is May 1. Details can be found online at www.glcbanning.org. Or contact Grace at office@glcbanning.org or 951-849-3232.
St. John Lutheran Church, Dieterich, Ill., is celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special service April 19, at 8:30 a.m. Rev. Mark Miller will be guest preacher with luncheon to follow. Call 217-924-4498 or email dualparish@mmtcnet.com for location of church or other information.
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Houston, Texas, is celebrating its 70th anniversary April 26, with service at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Mel Newman will be guest speaker. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free will offering appreciated.