St. Paul Lutheran Church, LCMS, McGregor, Iowa, held several events to celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year. Included in these was a 'Spring Fling Carnival,' a photo display showing earlier pastors, confirmands and events.
There was also a very special worship held late August with former pastors presiding along with a guest organist, a violinist and flutist providing uplifting and inspiring music. The Women of St. Paul's choir contributed with a hymn of praise for the occassion.
Visiting pastors were Rev. Lloyd Helland, of the Immanuel Church,Okawville, IL; Retired Rev. Roland Jank, Sr., Omaha, NE; and Rev. Mark Willig, of St. John Church, Chester, IL; Rev. David Zimmer, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran, Guttenberg, IA, also participated.
A pot-luck was held at Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor, following the worship. The first Lutheran Congregation in McGregor was founded May 30, 1864, but because many of the members moved away, the congregation was forced to disband in 1920.
Some years later, the President of the Iowa District of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Missouri, Ohio and others states became interested in forming a congregation in McGregor and a constitution officially was drawn up and signed by twenty-eight members in 1931.
Former pastors that participated in St. Paul Lutheran Church, LCMS, 75th Anniversary worship were l-r: Rev. Mark Willig"of St. John, Chester, IL, Rev. David Zimmer, McGregor, IA of St. Paul Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran, Guttenberg, IA; Rev. Lloyd Helland, of the Immawel Church, Okawville, IL and retired Pastor Ronald Jank, Sr., Omaha, NE.
The 'Spring Fling Carnival', held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, opened the celebration of the church's 75th Anniversary events. Games, a ballon house, ring toss and cake walk among other things provided fun for the kids. The men of the congregation grilled chicken and hot dogs, etc., with the ladies supplying other goodies.
Also this summer, St. Paul Lutheran Church hosted its annual Vacation Bible School with a theme of ' Treasure Cove. Bible stories were told in different island settings. The kids hunted for various treasures, such as gems, etc. besides enjoying the stories in settings such as this boat.
