REV. LEON HAUSER RETIRES
On Sunday, February 10, 2008, Pastor Leon E. Hauser of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids retired . It was a special day starting with the Sunday morning worship services at 8 and 10:45 AM. Pastor Hauser's son, Rev. Dan Hauser from Katy, Texas, delivered the sermon at both morning services. Several special guests attended, including, Pastor Hauser's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hauser, from the Chicago area, and his brother, Rev. Larry Hauser and his wife, from the Milwaukee area.
Following the morning services, the King of Kings Board of Elder's and their wives hosted a brunch at the Longbranch Restaurant for the Hauser's and their visiting relatives.
At 2:00 PM, there was a Service of Farewell & Blessing for Pastor Hauser at King of Kings, followed by a Dessert Reception in the Fellowship Hall. Rev. Tim Zimmermann of Our Redeemer in Iowa City served as liturgist. The message for the service, titled "Words of Wisdom & Blessing" was given by 4 retired pastors, Rev. Roland Hischke, Rev. Allen Konrad, Rev. Don Loesch, and Rev. Fritz Wood, all members of King of Kings Lutheran Church. Music was provided by the choir, directed by John Lensch, and by "Prays Twice" the worship team led by Kari Sicard, Director of Music. Pastor Hauser's son, Rev. Dan Hauser was a special guest participant, leading and soloing on the congregational hymn, "Christ Be My Leader", a special hymn for the Hauser family. Pastor Hauser received a prayer of blessing from each of the Church Elders, and Pastor Hauser together with his wife, Connie received a special prayer of blessing from their son, Rev. Dan Hauser.
Following the Service of Farewell and Blessing, the Hauser's were presented with congregational gifts, including a bronze wall cross, depicting the life of Christ, by James Avery. The special day concluded with the Dessert Reception held in the Fellowship Hall.
Left to Right
ROW 1- Rev. Don Loesch, Rev. Tom Hedtke, Rev. Jerry Doellinger, Rev. Fritz Wood, Rev. Larry Hauser (Pastor Hauser's brother), Rev. Harold Scheer.
ROW 2- Rev, Bill Eckhardt, Rev. Roland Hischke, Rev. Leon Hauser, Rev. Dan Hauser (Pastor Hauser's son), Rev. Allen Konrad.
ROW 3- Rev. Larry Schmidt, Rev. Tim Zimmermann and Rev, Dan Krueger
