St. Andrew’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the year of 2014.
Here is a brief synopsis of those 50 years and beyond.
Founded as a package mission in 1964. Pastor Kenneth Pohlmann, missionary
· The Rev. Kenneth Pohlmann installed as first pastor, June 20, 1965
· Dedication of church building, November 7, 1965
· First confirmation class of six confirmed, May 14, 1967
· Second pastor: Rev. Emil Blobaum, installed, February 2, 1980
· Third pastor: Rev. Peder R. Kittelson, 1983 until 1987
· Fourth pastor: Rev. Judith Stone-Horst, 1987-1990
· Fifth pastor: The Rev. Richard Bliese served as part-time pastor from 1991 until 2003
· Under an internship responsibility of Jenny Bogard, a Seniors Outreach was begun.
The Rev. Vivian Becker was extended a call to oversee the program from 1994 until 2000.
Dorothy Horak was Seniors Outreach Director for 10 years with the help and support of several dedicated volunteers.
Dorothy retired as director in December 2010.
· The Rev. Scot Turnbull was advisor to the Senior Outreach program from 2000 to 2002
· Mortgage for the building paid off with monetary gift from members of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Hazel Crest, IL, who became members of St. Andrew’s
· Sixth pastor: Pastor Erica Gibson-Even called as pastor, 2004-2006
· Seventh pastor: Pastor Gretchen Freese called as pastor, 2007-2012
Seniors Outreach Program ends
· Mortgage burned on the building addition, November 2011; new mortgage taken out for roof repairs
Eighth pastor: Rev. Dr. Michael Shelley, 2014-2018
Ninth and Current Pastor : Rev. Dr. Rosanne Swanson 2019
Here is a brief synopsis of those 50 years and beyond.
Founded as a package mission in 1964. Pastor Kenneth Pohlmann, missionary
· The Rev. Kenneth Pohlmann installed as first pastor, June 20, 1965
· Dedication of church building, November 7, 1965
· First confirmation class of six confirmed, May 14, 1967
· Second pastor: Rev. Emil Blobaum, installed, February 2, 1980
· Third pastor: Rev. Peder R. Kittelson, 1983 until 1987
· Fourth pastor: Rev. Judith Stone-Horst, 1987-1990
· Fifth pastor: The Rev. Richard Bliese served as part-time pastor from 1991 until 2003
· Under an internship responsibility of Jenny Bogard, a Seniors Outreach was begun.
The Rev. Vivian Becker was extended a call to oversee the program from 1994 until 2000.
Dorothy Horak was Seniors Outreach Director for 10 years with the help and support of several dedicated volunteers.
Dorothy retired as director in December 2010.
· The Rev. Scot Turnbull was advisor to the Senior Outreach program from 2000 to 2002
· Mortgage for the building paid off with monetary gift from members of Nazareth Lutheran Church, Hazel Crest, IL, who became members of St. Andrew’s
· Sixth pastor: Pastor Erica Gibson-Even called as pastor, 2004-2006
· Seventh pastor: Pastor Gretchen Freese called as pastor, 2007-2012
Seniors Outreach Program ends
· Mortgage burned on the building addition, November 2011; new mortgage taken out for roof repairs
Eighth pastor: Rev. Dr. Michael Shelley, 2014-2018
Ninth and Current Pastor : Rev. Dr. Rosanne Swanson 2019