Congregational Anniversaries (August 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.

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, Carmi, Ill., is celebrating its 75th anniversary September 10. Rev. Timothy Scharr, Southern Illinois District President, will serve as guest preacher at the 2:30 p.m. worship service with catered meal following the service.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Rogers City, Mich., is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special service at 3:00 p.m. on August 13.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Kouts, Ind., is celebrating its 150th anniversary September 10, with Rev. D. Richard Stuckwisch, Indiana District President, preaching. A reception will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. For additional information, contact brian_westgate@hotmail.com.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Fergus Falls, Minn., is celebrating its 150th anniversary August 13. Minnesota North District President Emeritus Rev. Don Fondow will be guest preacher for the 9:00 a.m. service. Social time, catered meal and program will follow. For additional information, visit our website http://trinityff.org/ .

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, Iuka, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary September 17. Pastor Dale Meyer will speak at 10:00 a.m. service with catered meal provided following service. Call or text 618-292-4102 to RSVP.

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Hampton, Neb., is celebrating its 150th anniversary September 17. Rev. Dr. Russell Sommerfeld, former Nebraska district president, will serve as guest preacher at the 10:00 a.m. divine service. Catered meal will follow in the fellowship hall and on church grounds.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Sebeka, Minn., is celebrating its 130th anniversary Sunday, August 20. Pastor Timothy Schmeisser will lead the celebratory service at 10:30 a.m. David Fiala, LCMS Mission Advocate, will assist in the Mission Festival at 1:30 p.m.