Convention Theme: “Abide in My Word”

June 19-23, 2005

Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota

Synod Sunday - June 19

3:00 - Synod Sunday Service at Trinity Chapel:

Speaker: The Rev. Mark Bartels (Madison, Wisconsin)

Liturgist: The Rev. Mark DeGarmeaux (Mankato, Minnesota)

4:15 - Dedication of new women’s residence hall at BLC

Immediately following the dedication - Picnic Supper (free will offering)

7:00 - Seminary Graduation Service at Trinity Chapel

Speaker: Seminary President Gaylin Schmeling (Mankato, Minnesota )

Monday - June 20

9:00 am - Opening Convention Service at Trinity Chapel

5:00 pm – Sloppy Joe supper at Peace Lutheran Church, North Mankato, MN

7:00 pm - Cross Stitch Presentation at Ylvisaker Fine Arts Building

Tuesday - June 21

5:00 am - Anniversary Service at Trinity Chapel

Speaker: The Rev. David Lillegard (Sebastian, Florida)

Honorees:

The Rev. Walther Gullixson 65 years

The Rev. Paul Anderson 60 years

The Rev. Juul Madson 60 years

The Rev. Harry Bartels 50 years

The Rev. Leonard Buelow 50 years

The Rev. Craig Ferkenstad 25 years

The Rev. Martin Hoesch 25 years

The Rev. Matthew Luttman 25 years

The Rev. William Mack 25 years

The Rev. Daniel Metzger 25 years

The Rev. John Moldstad, Jr. 25 years

The Rev. David Russow 25 years

The Rev. Thomas Smuda 25 years

5:30 pm — Spaghetti Supper at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Mankato, MN

7:00 pm – India Presentation

8:00 pm — ELS information session for convention visitors

Wednesday – June 22

5:00 - Memorial Service at Trinity Chapel

Speaker: The Rev. Wayne Halvorson (Albert Lea, Minnesota)

In memory of:

The Rev. Bjarne Teigen

The Rev. El Roy Buhr

7:30 - Communion Service at Trinity Chapel

Speaker: The Rev. Thomas Fox (Burlington, Massachusetts)

The Convention Essay will be presented by the Rev. Herbert C. Huhnerkoch (Kissimmee, Florida) on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings beginning at 10:30 am.

Rev. Craig A. Ferkenstad, Secretary

Evangelical Lutheran Synod