2008 Highlights

  • 02/06/08: Midweek Lenten Services begin with the theme of “Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus”, with soup suppers prior to services.
  •  02/08: Video Project Fund created to install an updated projector and screen in the sanctuary.
  •  03/08: Video sound projection subcommittee created; decision to purchase a new piano for sanctuary.
  •  03/23/2008: Easter breakfast; Change to one 9:00 am Easter Service; ILC Tour Choir Service.
  •  03/28/08: A history fair is presented by the children of the Christian Day School.
  •  03/13-15/08: Annual CLC basketball tournament in Eau Claire, WI.
  •  04/11/08: Funeral service for Ardis Trulin. Committal service in New Ulm on the following day.
  •  04/25/08: Three students attended Visitor’s Day at ILC.
  •  05/07/08: New piano arrived.
  •  05/18/08: Confirmation of Karie Davis, Rachel Rhinesmith, Dylan Stifter, and Matthew Vandeveer.
  •  05/23/08: ILC Spring Concert at Messiah Lutheran in Eau Claire, WI, with reception afterwards honoring retiring Professor Mike Sydow.
  •  05/25/08: Grade Grade School Graduation: Karie Davie, Matthew Vandeveer;
  • Graduation Recognition: Tessa Enns, Logan Smith, Julie Brandt, and Jeff Radichel.
  •  05/28/08: Students at Grace School presented the musical, “The Adventures of Brer Rabbit”.
  • 05/31/08: Classroom furniture moved to outdoor pod for storage while major renovations take place during the summer. A permanent wall is constructed in the classrooms under the parsonage. These classrooms and the staff office were painted and recarpted.
  •  06/16-20/08: CLC Convention with Dave Rust and Jeff Radichel attending as delegates from Grace.
  •  06/22/08: Annual church picnic held here at Grace. Guest speaker for morning worship service – Pastor Jeremiah Issangya from Tanzania. Slide show after the service by Pastor Issangya.
  •  07/21-25/08: Vacation Bible School with 25 souls attending. The theme for VBS was “Who Is Like the LORD?”
  •  07/05/08: Wedding of Eli Wales and Laura Hulke.
  •  07/08: “Metro Ministry” meetings begun, an effort to begin a preaching station through the combined efforts of Grace and Berea in Inver Grove Heights, MN. A board is established between the Elders and Chairmen of both Grace and Berea.
  •  08/9,16/08: Work days to put school back together as renovations are completed.
  •  08/25/08: ILC begins – Christina Hein and Matt Vandeveer attending.
  •  09/02/08: Grace Lutheran School begins its new school year, with 11
  • students.
  •  09/09/08: Flag pole area filled with cement.
  •  09/13/08: Berea golf tournament.
  •  09/19-21/08: Grace Men’s Retreat held. Theme: “Big Words with Big Meanings.”
  • 09/21/08: 50th anniversary service in Red Wing, MN.
  •  10/03/08: Wedding of Jeff Radichel and Sarah Noeldner in Eau Claire, WI.
  •  10/7-8/08: MN Pastoral conference in Okabena, MN.
  •  10/12/08: Mission Festival held, with guest speaker Phil Matzke and potluck.
  •  10/30/08: Scott Dauer funeral.
  •  11/02/08: Piano dedication with song service.
  •  11/02/08: 4:00 PM Reformation Service in Mankato, MN.
  •  11/16/08: Dr. Menton presentation at 1:00 PM with food and fellowship following the morning worship service.
  •  11/22/08: Dorcas Guild Christmas cookie bake held.
  •  12/08: Midweek Advent services are held with the theme “The Birth Announcement of Jesus of Nazareth.” Christmas meal held prior to
  • Candlelight Service on 12/17/08.
  •  12/12/08: Christmas caroling outing.
  •  12/14/08: Christmas Music Recital, presented by Grace’s young musicians.
  •  12/19/08: Grace School sings at Northtown Mall.
  •  12/19/08: Bus trip to the ILC Christmas concert in Eau Claire.
  •  12/24/08: The children of Grace present Christmas Eve service with the theme “Savior of the Nations.”
  •  12/31/08: New Year’s Eve Communion Service with snacks and games in the fellowship hall afterwards.