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District news: August 2023

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

On April 28, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of E. Allen Sorum.

Kenosha Lutheran Academy, Kenosha, Wis., celebrated the 25th anniversary in the teaching ministries of Karen Tenyer and David Leonard.

On May 4, 13 students from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, Wis., were baptized during the school’s daily chapel service. Another three were baptized during a private ceremony.

On May 7, Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wis., confirmed 50 young people, the largest confirmation class in congregation history.

On June 4, Good Shepherd, West Bend, Wis., celebrated the service anniversaries of teachers Dan Schultz (40 years), Patty Holem (35 years), and Carol Janke (25 years).

Illinois Lutheran Schools, Crete, Ill., celebrated the service anniversaries of teachers Joe Archer (45 years), Tim Rimpel (45 years), Beth Schuppe (40 years), Scott Sievert (40 years), and Pam Brudos (20 years).

ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA

On May 27, California Lutheran High School, Wildomar, Calif., celebrated the service anniversaries of teacher Vickie Faust (25 years) and school secretary Sarah Garvin (10 years).

MINNESOTA

St. Croix Lutheran Academy celebrated the 25th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Ryan Rathje.

NEBRASKA

Salem, Colorado Springs, Colo., celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 21.

NORTHERN WISCONSIN

Faith, Fond du Lac, Wis., celebrated the 20th anniversary of Diane Poch’s service as hot lunch coordinator on May 25.

WESTERN WISCONSIN

St. Peter, Helenville, Wis., is celebrating its 175th anniversary with four special services throughout the year.

MICHIGAN

Christ Our Savior, Rockford, Mich., dedicated its new sanctuary
Christ Our Savior, Rockford, Mich., dedicated its new sanctuary on March 19.

NEBRASKA

4 elderly ladies celebrate Organist Appreciation Sunday
On April 23, Christ, Grand Island, Neb., celebrated Organist Appreciation Sunday. Pictured are organists Janice Dyer, Karen Marohl, Anita Denkert, and Sharon Hughes.

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates from Trinity, Waukesha, Wis
Seven current and past members of Trinity, Waukesha, Wis., graduated together from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., on May 26. Pictured from left are Justin Steinke, Ethan Schultz, Jacob Roecker, Joel Hopper, Karl Christie, Stephen Oelhafen, and Ross Gottschalk.

ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA

Allen McCorckle Wildomar, Calif., baptized and confirmed by Michael Schroeder
Allen McCorckle, a 2023 graduate of California Lutheran High School, Wildomar, Calif., was baptized and confirmed by Michael Schroeder on May 28 at Living Hope, Wildomar.


The district reporters for this month are: AZ-CA—Michael Schroeder; MI—John Eich; MN—James Panning; NE—Ray and Lois Beckmann; NW—Michael Dietz; SEW—Matthew Schaewe; WW—Brett Brauer.

Volume 110, Number 08
Issue: August 2023

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