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Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming Township spent the summer celebrating the congregation's 150th Anniversary. They share:
We held special Sunday services throughout the summer leading up to the anniversary celebration:
- Confirmation Reunion – past confirmands were invited to attend followed by a potluck lunch. Our oldest confirmand is 106!
- Heritage Sunday – ladies were encouraged to wear hats and men and women were asked to sit on opposite sides.
- German themed picnic and service were held at a local park.
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September 10th Anniversary Celebration – the first service was led by current Pastor David Steege and retired Pastor Fred Kutter. A catered lunch was served followed by the afternoon service led by MN North District President Brady Finnern and former Immanuel adopted student Pastor Joshua Reber.
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Rev. Zachary Klumpp was ordained and installed at Gloria Dei Lutheran, Virginia and Redeemer Lutheran Church, Aurora on July 15th. Pictured are: Rev. Dr. Patrick Lovejoy, Rev. Tony Cloose, Rev. Michael Eckert, Rev. Ray Hendrickson, Rev. Mark Loder, Rev. Brad Felix, Rev. James Anthony, Rev. Zachary Klumpp, Rev. Don Stauty, Rev. Zachariah Burgdorf, Rev. Brady Finnern, Rev. Fritz Raedeke, Rev. Troy Peperkorn, Rev. Philip Houser, Rev. Nathaniel Konkel and Rev. Mark Peske. | |
Rev. Chad Berg was installed as Associate Pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Park Rapids, MN on July 16, 2023. His ordination was held at his home church, St. Andrew's in West Fargo, ND on the previous Sunday. Pictured are: Rev. Brady Finnern, Rev. Randy Stroming, Rev. Chad Berg, Rev. Dr. Larry Harvala and Rev. Jim Neubauer. | |
The MN North District welcomes all new workers installed during the previous year to an orientation at the District Office in August. This year's group was filled with smiles, children and fun! New workers enjoyed meeting the District staff, helpful presentations and worship as well as a mini-golf outing, a delicious dinner provided by Trinity in New York Mills, swimming at the hotel and Culvers ice cream provided by LCEF. | |
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A large group of pastors gathered for the funeral of sainted pastor Rev. Robert Friedrich at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Willmar. Pictured here are: front row: Rev. Donald Fondow, Rev. Kent Borglum, Rev. Keith Brustuen, Rev. Jack Baumgarn, Rev. Dennis McManus, Rev. Brady Finnern. Middle row: Rev. John Grein, Rev. Dennis Schultz, Rev. Nathaniel Brown, Rev. David Tilney, Rev. Jonathan Varns. Back row: Rev. Terry Bramstedt, Rev. Roger Lange, Rev. Loren Kruse, Rev. Tim Renstrom, and Rev. David Baumgarn. | |
Rev. Dr. Tim J. Rehwaldt was traveling in style as one of the Pastoral Delegates to the 2023 LCMS Synod Convention held in Milwaukee, WI last month. In addition to daily worship, the convention included time for delegates to elect members of various board and leadership positions, vote on resolutions, hear essays and special presentations, study Luther’s Small Catechism, and learn more about the national and international work of the church. For convention minutes and news click HERE. | |
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Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake George welcomed new members on August 13, 2023. It is such a joy to see our churches growing and sharing Jesus throughout the Minnesota North District. They are pictured here with Pastor Philip Houser (far left). | |
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Does your congregation have news to share? Send your photos and stories to our Lutheran Witness Editor, Rev. Travis Lauterbach at: the.lutheran.witness@mnnlcms.org | |
LCMS Regional Vice President, Rev. Nabil Nour, invites you to join him on a "Nour Tour" in Israel during June 2024. | |
This altar from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wimbledon, ND is in need of a new home. For more information contact: Marion Kuhlmann at 701-435-2676. | | | | |