Lutherfest

Christ Lutheran Church was bustling with people during Lutherfest 2011.This annual event, now in its fifth year, was held on Sunday, August 28, and hosted close to 200 participants, the biggest crowd yet. The event began with a contemporary worship service, with music led by the praise band from Luther Memorial Church, a sermon preached by Interim Bishop Gary Hansen, leadership shared by pastors and lay members of various congregations, and a childrens sermon delivered by the Puppet Posse of Golden. Although the worship service had to be moved inside to avoid a drizzle, the sky cleared off and the crowd shared a potluck meal with culinary options to satisfy any appetite. The evening concluded with fierce competition between volleyball teams from six congregations. The teams played throughout the evening, and a combined team from Salem Lutheran, Mendon, and Zion Lutheran, Liberty finally took home the traveling trophy for the tournament champions. Lutherfest 2011 was coordinated by the CROSS group (Congregations Regionally Organized for Service and Support). The purpose of CROSS is to build relationships that enable the different congregations to share information and resources to strengthen their ministries. Representatives from the congregations meet several times a year to set and monitor goals and activities. Participating congregations include, Christ Lutheran in Nauvoo, Trinity Lutheran in Carthage, Immanuel Lutheran in Basco, Trinity Lutheran in Golden, Immanuel Lutheran in Golden, Faith Lutheran in Augusta, Salem Lutheran in Mendon, Zion Lutheran in Liberty, St. Peters Lutheran in Coatsburg, and Christ Lutheran in Quincy. See more photos.