The Ground is Now Officially Broke!

Ground Breaking Ceremony

Sunday – April 26, 2009

St. John’s Lutheran Church – Lake Township officially “broke ground” on it’s building renovation and addition with a ceremony followed by a potluck dinner.  The renovation, which is projected to take place over the next nine months, significantly expands the Church while preserving the heritage of the 125+ year building.

Facility Committee:

- Co-Chairs: Don Harter and Alan Kuehnert.

- Members: Jim Dowling, Alan Felger, Edward Fick, Vicki Gilbert, Francis Harter, Bill Hibben, Cindy Houser, Roger Kuehnert, Matt Lawrence, John Mattes, Paul Meyers, Andy VanEvery, Sam VanEvery, Pastor Ralph Easterhaus.

Capital Campaign Committee:

- Co-Chairs: Sue Dowling and Matt Lawrence.

- Members: Steve Blessing, Rosy Blessing, Jim Dowling, Vicki Gilbert, Bill Hibben, Cindy Houser, Kristi Schlatter, Becky Shuler, Sam VanEvery.

Congregational Representatives:

- WELCA Representatives: Margaret Fick, Jean Shuler.

- Youth Representatives: Vaugh Crapser, Emily Wise.

Professional Assistance:

- Church Growth Services: Dick Beall

- Design Collaborative: Ron Dick

- Shawnee Construction: John Schenkel, Jr.

- The Lutheran Foundation: Rev. Art Klausmeier

Congregational members listen closely to Pastor Ralph’s speach.

St. John’s Sunday school children get in on the action!

Our respected elders were treated to front row seats for the ceremony.

Larry’s enthusiastic about something…maybe a Grandkid???

P.S., “Larry, your daughter-in-law Janine approved the posting of this photo.”

St. John’s Council Presidents – Present and past.

Representatives from Design Collaborative, Church Growth Services, Lutheran Foundation and Shawnee Construction get a workout.

Balloon launch and prayer ended the ceremony.  Dennis Klompstra from Wallaceburg, Ontario emailed to congratulate St. John’s on the building rennovation and to say that he found one of the balloons in his back yard.

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