Community news: August 2025

Crown of Life, Fort Myers, Fla., sponsored a baby shower for the Central Africa Medical Mission. Ten boxes of donations were sent to the clinics in Zambia and Malawi to help the clinics’ patients.

Christian Family Solutions is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. The organization, once known as Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Service, began with a focus on senior and social services and now focuses on Christ-centered mental health care.

On May 16, Shoreland Lutheran High School, Somers, Wis., celebrated the ministry anniversaries of Pastor Thomas Bauer (40 years), Teacher Keith Wordell (40 years), Teacher Tim Mielke (25 years), Teacher Jonah Gauger (10 years), Teacher Kyle Robinson (10 years), and Teacher Scott Zondag (10 years).

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Jerry Zeamer.

West Lutheran High School, Plymouth, Minn., celebrated the teaching ministry anniversaries of Jason Hahn (25 years) and Sora Lee (5 years).

On May 31, St. Lucas, Milwaukee, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Tiffany Straseske.

Friends Network is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The group recruits, trains, sends, and supports lay missionaries around the world. More than 350 Christians have served in 7 different countries.

On June 5, Victory, Jacksonville, Fla., honored Esther Huebner for the 61 years she served as a church organist, including 12 at Victory.

Christ, Cambridge, Minn., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Cliss Loescher on June 29.

PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA