Hanover
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St. Matthew Lutheran Church
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1979 On March 12, Pastor Miller announced his resignation, and a farewell was held April 29. On May 1, Rev. Lester Karschner began serving part-time as Visitation Pastor. After a year of preparation, a new program of Individualized Confirmation Instruction was launched in September, with seven lay teachers assisting the pastors and Sister Bernice. A Sunday morning young adult class was started, making a total of five regular discussion classes for adults, plus the Adult Bible Class in a lecture format. On Sept. 24, Rev. Eric P. Wogen began his duties as Associate Pastor. The parsonage at 209 Park Heights Blvd. was sold and a housing allowance provided for him. He assumed responsibility for youth and stewardship programs, as well as sharing the regular pastoral duties. 1980 In February the first part of an estimated $600,000 bequest from Ralph and Helen Heusner was received. To study the best stewardship of these funds, a committee was named to receive suggestions and report their recommendations to the Church Council. At Easter the regular recording of Sunday worship services was begun for shut-ins. The first booklet of Advent meditations was written by members for the church. In August Mr. Guthrie resigned as Minister of Music and Scott G. Fredericks assumed those duties Nov. 1. In June an 8-day Vacation Church School enrolled 201 pupils, the highest number in eight years. In December the congregation approved purchasing the Grant property next to the Fellowship Building.
1982 On Jan. 31 the congregation approved the remodeling of the Lower Room, the renovation of the Youth Building, and the installation of heat/smoke detector and intrusion alarm systems. In February a 5-member Vietnamese family was sponsored and housed in the Grant office building. Mrs. Deborah Frey began her work on July 1 as Director of Youth and Evangelism. In August photographs of members were taken for a new pictorial directory. In October a plaque memorializing members who were buried in the church cemeteries between 1750 and 1880 was installed in the Fellowship Hall corridor. On Dec. 12 the remodeled Lower Room area, furnished entirely with memorial gifts, was re-dedicated.
1979 On March 12, Pastor Miller announced his resignation, and a farewell was held April 29. On May 1, Rev. Lester Karschner began serving part-time as Visitation Pastor. After a year of preparation, a new program of Individualized Confirmation Instruction was launched in September, with seven lay teachers assisting the pastors and Sister Bernice. A Sunday morning young adult class was started, making a total of five regular discussion classes for adults, plus the Adult Bible Class in a lecture format. On Sept. 24, Rev. Eric P. Wogen began his duties as Associate Pastor. The parsonage at 209 Park Heights Blvd. was sold and a housing allowance provided for him. He assumed responsibility for youth and stewardship programs, as well as sharing the regular pastoral duties. 1980 In February the first part of an estimated $600,000 bequest from Ralph and Helen Heusner was received. To study the best stewardship of these funds, a committee was named to receive suggestions and report their recommendations to the Church Council. At Easter the regular recording of Sunday worship services was begun for shut-ins. The first booklet of Advent meditations was written by members for the church. In August Mr. Guthrie resigned as Minister of Music and Scott G. Fredericks assumed those duties Nov. 1. In June an 8-day Vacation Church School enrolled 201 pupils, the highest number in eight years. In December the congregation approved purchasing the Grant property next to the Fellowship Building.
1982 On Jan. 31 the congregation approved the remodeling of the Lower Room, the renovation of the Youth Building, and the installation of heat/smoke detector and intrusion alarm systems. In February a 5-member Vietnamese family was sponsored and housed in the Grant office building. Mrs. Deborah Frey began her work on July 1 as Director of Youth and Evangelism. In August photographs of members were taken for a new pictorial directory. In October a plaque memorializing members who were buried in the church cemeteries between 1750 and 1880 was installed in the Fellowship Hall corridor. On Dec. 12 the remodeled Lower Room area, furnished entirely with memorial gifts, was re-dedicated.