Processing into worship at the Sunday morning service on April 26, 2026, to celebrate 150 years as a congregation, banners are raised high.
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Enjoying refreshments in the gym as part of the 150th celebration at St. John.
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Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr. distributes communion to Spring Wiesneski in the foreground. Rev. Preston Paul distributes communion in the background.
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Pastor Neely Owen distributes communion at the service.
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The Handbell Choir performs a musical selection.
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The St. John Lutheran Church Handbell Choir plays music for the 150th celebration.
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The beautiful stained glass windows at St. John Lutheran Church help tell the stories of their faith.
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Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr.
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L to R: David Ludwig, Jr. with the Rev. David Ludwig, Sr.
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Rev. Kelly J. Leary.
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A view from the balcony during one of the 150th celebration worship services.
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The pastors, choirs, and other participants who helped lead the worship services, celebrating 150 years of St. John Lutheran Church in Merrill.
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Lowell Schultz played the organ at the weekend services.
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Tavin Heidemann, Crucifer.
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The St. John Lutheran Church choirs sings a special selection for the celebration.
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Ted Aarrestad playing the Trombone.
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Lowell Shultz playing the organ.
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Jon, Cathy, and Mark Mueller in front of St. John Lutheran Church.
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Beginning the procession into worship, congregants turn to face the back.
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Banners at the front of St. John Lutheran Church celebrate 150 years and the Class of 2026.
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One young girl proudly displays her artwork while sitting in the antique school desks that were part of the historical displays in St. John Lutheran School.
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Attendees browse the historical displays in the St. John Lutheran School gym.
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A young boy enjoys the historical school desks and vintage school books on display in the school gymnasium as part of the 150th celebration.
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