German Language Christmas Service – The members of Grace Lutheran Church of DeWitt, Iowa are happy to be hosting the Fourth German Language Christmas Service. On Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. German speakers from all over eastern Iowa and west central Illinois will gather for this authentic ethnic worship experience. The guest preacher is Dr. Jason Russell Soenksen, Associate Professor of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. He teaches Hebrew and Greek as well as Bible survey courses. Dr. Soenksen grew up in DeWitt as a member of Grace. He learned German in college and furthered his knowledge of German while studying at the Lutherische Theologische Hochschule in Oberursel, Germany, a seminary of our sister church, the SELK. Please note that the entire service will be carried out in German, with English subtitles in the printed worship folder and projected on the screens. English copies of the sermon will also be available.
Grace is excited to welcome back for their fourth performance the Schleswig Holstein Heritage Society Chorus of Davenport, under the direction of Herr Henry Storjohann. After the service all are invited to join in Grace Hall for German refreshments and more good German Christmas music.
Grace Lutheran Church and Hall are located at 415 10th Street in DeWitt, Iowa. Hope you can join us for the tastes and sounds of the old country! Call the church office (563) 659-9153 for more information.
