Congregational Anniversaries (May 2023)

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.

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Sisseton, S.D., is celebrating its 125th anniversary June 18, 2023, with service at 11:00 a.m. Noon meal and program will follow. Everyone is invited.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Rogers City, Mich., is celebrating its 150th anniversary June 25, with a morning worship service and 3 p.m. afternoon celebration service. Program and meal will follow. For information, email immanuelofmoltke@outlook.com. Information is also available on website and Facebook.

ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Springfield, Pa., is celebrating its 175th anniversary June 4 with 10:45 a.m. Divine Service and luncheon following.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Beardstown, Ill., is celebrating its 175th anniversary May 21, with a guest speaker and luncheon.

ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Rush City, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary May 21, with worship at 10:30 a.m., potluck lunch and afternoon program. Contact Diane Buehring at buehringfarms@gmail.com for additional information.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Ridgeway, N.C., is celebrating its 125th anniversary Sunday May 7. Rev. Dr. William Harmon, Southeastern District president will serve as guest preacher at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Catered meal will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Portage, Ind., is celebrating its 140th anniversary Sunday, May 21. Indiana District president Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch will preach at the 10:00 a.m. service; meal will follow at 12:00 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hampshire, Ill., is celebrating its 140th anniversary June 4, with a 3:00 p.m. service with Northern Illinois district president Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss as guest preacher. Catered meal and program will follow the service.