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Community news: October 2024

On Aug. 9, Divine Savior Academy–Sienna, Missouri City, Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its new building, which includes 27 new classrooms, a gym, and a chapel.

On Aug. 18, Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministries of Jim Brandt, Joel Mattek, Craig Radue, Blair Schaper, John Sebald, and Denyse Schumacher as well as the 25th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Brian Gottschalk.

St. John, Tappen, N.D., celebrated its 100th anniversary on Aug. 18.

St. Paul, Tomah, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary on Aug. 18.

English Lutheran Church, Viroqua, Wis., celebrated its 75th anniversary on Aug. 18.

On Sept. 8, St. Paul, Hazelton, N.D., celebrated the 50th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of Eugene Roecker.

On Sept. 8, St. Peter’s, Balaton, Minn., celebrated its 140th anniversary.

Trinity (Trinity West), Mequon, Wis., held its final service on Sept. 8 after 157 years of ministry.

St. Paul, Berlin, Wis., celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sept. 15.

MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE

Living Promise Academy, Morristown, Tenn., held a ribbon cutting ceremony
Living Promise Academy, Morristown, Tenn., held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 2. This Montessori preschool began its second school year on Aug. 5.

WONEWOC, WISCONSIN

people sitting in pews in church for WELS Western Wisconsin District Sunday School Conference
On July 20, participants from 38 churches and 5 states participated in the WELS Western Wisconsin District Sunday School Conference at St. Paul, Wonewoc, Wis. Donn Dobberstein, director of WELS Discipleship, presented the keynote address, “Breathe new life into your Sunday school ministry.”

VERONA, WISCONSIN

watermelon carved art
On Aug. 4, Resurrection, Verona, Wis., celebrated its 25th anniversary. Member Chanse Schomber, a chef and carving artist, created these works of art for the celebration.

LAKE MILLS, WISCONSIN

old veteran man in wheelchair and two students
Natalie Popp (left), a junior at Lakeside Lutheran High School, Lake Mills, Wis., met Lew, a veteran who served in three wars—World War II, Korea, and Desert Storm—while volunteering together at a local food pantry. Popp was inspired to write a children’s book, Lew for the Red, White, and Blue, which was illustrated by Lakeside alumna Anna Kreutz (right). The book is available at neverforgottenbooks.com.

Volume 111, Number 10
Issue: October 2024

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