2007 - 50th Anniversary
"Concordia Lutheran Church: Built for Eternity Est. 1957" is the theme for our 50th anniversary celebration. Our congregation has come up with a number of special services and events through the year that will help us celebrate this milestone.
On Sunday, November 19th, we began our year-long celebration. Missionaries Jon and Heidi Heisterkamp were here and shared the scope of their ministry in Central America. We have formally adopted the Heisterkamps encourage our members to do this same. A free will offering was taken after each service for the Heisterkamps. We concluded the day with a potluck lunch in Fellowship Hall following the second service.
February 18, 2007, Charter Members of the church will be recognized. Pastor Gafeller, a son of the congregation, will preach the sermon. We will introduce a special, original anniversary hymn at this service. The words to the hymn were written by Pastor Paul Doellinger and the music has been composed by our own Ryan Loftsgaarden. Both gentlemen have generously donated their time and talents. Members are encouraged to wear their anniversary T-shirts at this service.
June 10, 2007 At our outdoor worship service, former pastor Rev. Marth will be our speaker. All those who have been confirmed at Concordia will be recognized. We will take a picture of the congregation as we all form the number “50” in our parking lot. Also at this service Dave and Karen Siefert will receive a special plaque for their many years of service by the Wycliffe Bible Translators. Members are encouraged to wear their anniversary T-shirts on this Sunday.
October 21, 2007 Gary Thies will speak at this service and provide an update on the HeisterkampsÂ’ work in Panama. Members are encouraged to wear their anniversary T-shirts on this Sunday.
November 18, 2007 Final Celebration/dinner Rev. Paul Scheidt to preach. Catered dinner (free will offering) to follow in Fellowship Hall. Members are encouraged to wear their anniversary T-shirt.
Please join us!
