
Lake James Lutheran Chapel History 1928 - 2018
90th Year Anniversary
1928
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2/17/1928 Organization formed and election of officers
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Ground donated by Mr. & Mrs. William Fruechtenicht
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4/13/1928 Chapel staked off 40 x 20 William C. Goeglein, Charles Smith, and Edwin Lampe staked off in whirling snow and frozen ground.
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William Fruechtenicht Sr., George Frechenicht, ChristIan Meyer, and Paul Richter Sr. were also present.
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6/30/1928 First Service - Determined to be too small.
1931
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A separate two story cottage was built for the parsonage, freeing space
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within the chapel.
1941
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7/13/1941 Pavilion dedicated.
1948
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16 feet added to the length of the chapel.
1960
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1.7 acres were purchased along the east for additional parking space.
1963
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New windows were installed in the chapel
1968
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6/23/1968 40th Anniversary year celebration
1970
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Chapel was carpeted.
1971
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9/2/1971 2nd Bell installed and 1st and 2nd bells dedicated to the Glory of God in memorial to the Founders of the Chapel
1973
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Summer 45th Anniversary year celebration
1975
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Fall Two lots purchased from Fruechtenicht estate on South side of chapel
1977
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Fall, 1977 Nine sided chancel was added.
1978
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50th Anniversary year
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5/28/1978 Chancel addition was dedicated.
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Fall, 1978 Narthex enclosed.
1981
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Summer Resided the chapel with gray vinyl
1983
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55th Anniversary year
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Lake James Chapel group of members celebrated at Lake James Country Club
1985
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Connected onto a new central sewage system.
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New restrooms constructed.
1988
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60th Anniversary year celebration
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Restroom facility next to chapel and parsonage built and completed.
1997
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6/29/1997 7th organ installed and dedicated.
1998
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70th Anniversary year celebration.
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6/28/1998 70th Anniversary worship celebration
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Chapel capacity was 225 and overflow seating on benches.
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Public address system was installed for benefit of outdoor worshippers.
2000
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4/13/2000 By Laws revised.
2001
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5/27/2001 Purchased new hymnals. Much of cost was covered by Memorials.
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“All God’s People Sing” dedicated by Rev. Luther Strasen.
2003
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75th Anniversary year celebration.
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8/3/2003 75th Anniversary worship celebration
2006
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Window air conditioner installed for the parsonage.
2008
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80th Anniversary year celebration
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6/22/2008 80th Anniversary worship celebration
2013
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85th Anniversary year celebration
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6/30/2013 85th Anniversary worship celebration
2015
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Roof Installed on Chapel and Parsonage
2017
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Audio installation completed. Risk Losher serving. Following Paul
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Meyer’s service, Rick Losher continued with this ministry.
2018
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90th Anniversary year celebration
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6/24/2018 90th Anniversary worship celebration. Rev. Albert Bierlein served as liturgist and Rev. Paul Shoemaker, Chapel Spiritual Advisor, preached.
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Dan Schmidt serves as President; Linn Kracht, President elect; Nancy Losher, Secretary; Neil Rekeweg, Treasurer; Rick Losher, sound system; Bertie Melcher, flower ministry; Cathy Meyer, Carol Bruick, Kay Schultz, greeters, cleaner schedules;
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Bonnie Schlegel, altar paraments; and Dave Clary, security. Candace Prochaska began serving as Historian Fall of 2017.
2019
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Baptisms: Three—Marek Thomas Prochaska 5/26/2019.
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Emerick David Seeberger and Daxton Linn Lussier 8/25/19.
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No weddings.
2020
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Pandemic 2020. Services and seating were adjusted for social distancing, Congregational meetings, discussions, and decisions were made regarding worship, singing, and masks. The Constitution and By Laws Committee provided a survey for all members and visitors for an opportunity to share thoughts regarding their worship experiences. The survey additional questions to help the Chapel leadership go forward into the future.
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Member Ron Ball died.
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No weddings or baptisms
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Linn Kracht, President