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.
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PRESCHOOL, Jacksonville, Fla., is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a two-day celebration. On October 26, “Blocktoberfest” will be held for the community with an outdoor service. On October 27, Rev. Dr. Glenn Nielsen will preach before kicking off a harvest festival. Visit https://bethlehemlutheranjaxbeach.org/75th-anniversary for more details.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Wyoming, Mich., is celebrating its 75th anniversary Saturday, October 12, with a celebratory luncheon at FireRock Grille Restaurant. Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, Concordia University System president will be our special guest and will be guest preacher at our Divine Service at 9:00 a.m. October 13. For more information, contact prvdy2330@comcast.net or 616-361-9481.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, New Fairfield, Conn., is celebrating its 55th anniversary October 13.
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, Granbury, Texas, recently celebrated its 50th Golden Anniversary Jubilee September 21 and 22. Current and former members enjoyed a joyous weekend of anniversary festivities.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Glen Arm, Md., is celebrating its 175th anniversary October 27, with district president, Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon, as preacher and celebrant.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Wykoff, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary October 13, with 2:00 p.m. Divine Service, with Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford as guest preacher. Meal will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 507-352-2296 or email church@stjohns-wykoff.com to RSVP.
ST. MARTIN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Clintonville, Wis., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a celebration banquet October 19, and 10:00 a.m. Celebration Service October 20. Guest speaker that morning will be Rev. Duane Lueck, North Wisconsin District president.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Millstadt, Ill., is celebrating its 175th anniversary October 20, with son of the congregation, Rev. Brett Simek, preaching and previous pastor, Rev. Dr. Michael Kumm serving as liturgist.
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Lyons, Ill., is celebrating its 140th anniversary October 6, with a worship service at 11:00 a.m., followed by fellowship immediately after the service.
