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.
EMMAUS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Livingston, Mont., is celebrating its tenth (10th) anniversary July 16, with Divine Service at 10:00 a.m. with luncheon to follow. Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke will serve as preacher. All are welcome. Please RSVP to pastormerz@gmail.com
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Aurora, Mo., is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an official celebration July 2, hosting neighboring congregations and local dignitaries at a noon lunch and dedication. For information, call 417-461-4130.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Fairbury, Neb., is celebrating its 100th anniversary June 24 and 25, with Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer as guest preacher. More information is available at www.gracelutheranfairbury.com.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Elgin, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary Sunday, July 23.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Readlyn, Iowa, is celebrating its 150th anniversary August 6. Meal and fellowship will follow 10:00 a.m. worship service. For information, call 319-961-8379.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Wapakoneta, Ohio, is celebrating its 175th anniversary as a member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod…and 185 years of services held in their church building. A special service will be held July 16, at 2:00 p.m.
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Danvers, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship service Sunday, June 4. Central Illinois District president, Rev. Michael Mohr, will deliver the message. Lunch and a special program will follow the service.