Congregational Anniversaries (April 2024)

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.

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Chester, Ill., is celebrating its 175th anniversary beginning April 21, with a 10:00 a.m. worship service followed by a dinner. Please call 618-826-3545 to make dinner reservation. Special programs will be held throughout the year; details can be found on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnchester.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Steeleville, Ill., is celebrating its 150th anniversary from February through October 2024, with former pastors and vicars preaching. For more information, call the church office at 618-965-3192.

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Prior Lake, Minn., is celebrating its 100th anniversary April 21, with a special worship service at 9 a.m., followed by dinner and opening of their time capsule.

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ST. MICHAEL’S & ALL ANGELS, Traverse City, Mich., celebrated its 70th anniversary March 20.

TRINITY KLEIN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL, Klein, Texas, is celebrating its 150th anniversary April 14, with a 10:00 a.m. service following by a picnic. Celebration service will feature Rev. Dr. Jerry Kieschnick, former LCMS president.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Alva, Okla., is celebrating its 125th anniversary May 5, with a 10:30 a.m. worship service followed by a catered dinner. Pastor Ken Wade will be guest preacher. Please RSVP for dinner reservations by April 7, by calling 580-327-0510.