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~ 1950s ~
 

1956 , Lutheran Church Women organization established. They created "circles" which later were reduced to four in numbers. They are Faith, Dorcas, Ruth and Rachel. These meet monthly, either at church or a member's home. Topics of varied interest are presented by members at each gathering.

June, 1956 , the Rev. Victor Kroninger, Jr., was installed in the position of assistant pastor.

October, 1957 , a three-year campaign was completed to pay off the remaining $54,000 in debt incurred from the $100,000 renovations program. The congregation was once again debt-free.

1958 , the Bruch house was torn down. It had been used for six years as offices and classrooms.

October 18, 1959 , Christian Education Building dedicated, occupying some of the space where the small parish house had stood. The all-inclusive cost was almost $300,000. Standing immediately south of the 1915 building, it was built by Earl W. Ecker, a member of the congregation. Brick work was done by Clarence B. Haney, also a member. Within the building was the library, the Martin Luther Room, church secretary offices, a nursery, lavatories, a pastor's office, a large fellowship hall, choir dressing rooms and a practice area. On the second floor were seven classrooms. The original kitchen was completely renovated.

 
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