During the last couple of years of Rev. Wick’s pastorate, a number of building renovations were undertaken, including the kitchen, restrooms, fellowship lounge, and chancel areas.
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Archives: Timeline Stories
Timeline Post Type Description
1990 | History Book
Through Wick’s efforts, Dr. Dale Lund, President of Midland College, is commissioned to write the history of the congregation, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church – A History.
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1987 | Wick’s Tenure
For the first time, high school girls were invited to serve in the Order of Saint John. Under Rev. Wick, the lower parking lot was purchased and developed at a […]
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1986 | Rev. Lawrence W. Wick
Rev. Wick (1986-1997) is called to be the 13th Senior Pastor of Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church. Wick is a graduate of Wartburg College, the Lutheran School of Theology – Chicago, […]
Read more1985 | Endowment Fund
A $250,000 gift establishes a fund for the purpose of outreach and later provides money for college scholarships and capital improvements. Today, our Endowment fund totals over $6 million.
Read more1983 | 125th Anniversary
Kountze Memorial celebrates its 125th Anniversary with a large banquet and pageant.
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1982 | deFreese Manor
The construction of an impressive four-story complex of 51 apartments at 2669 Dodge Street fills the affordable housing need for low-income senior citizens. The church names the building in honor […]
Read more1969 | Fellowship Hall and Sunday School
The Sunday School, Kitchen, and Fellowship Hall are expanded at a cost of $500,000.
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1962 Rev. Paul deFreese
Under the leadership of Rev. deFreese (1962-1985), Kountze Memorial begins weekly television broadcasts of Sunday worship services and holds many large annual Rally Dinners. Rev. deFreese was called to Kountze […]
Read more1958 | 100th Anniversary
Kountze Memorial celebrates its 100th Anniversary of ministry on December 5, 1958.
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