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About Us

Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock, IA is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).  We came together as a congregation in 1955.

Explore our web site to learn more about us and our mission to reflect God's love through our actions and Christian witness.

Food Pantry at Faith:
The community is invited to visit and use our free "Food Pantry" just inside the South doors anytime the food and other items would be helpful to them.  The food has been generously donated by members of Faith to reach out to those in need. The South door is usually open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from about 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM daily. Help spread the word to others.

Faith Lutheran Milestones

​1955   Constitution and by-laws were adopted.
           First worship service at Jebe Funeral Chapel.
1956   The first service was held in the basement of the               new building on October 14.
1966   Parsonage was dedicated.
1978   Dedication of addition and remodeling project
1998   GIFT pledges for second addition began
2019   Parking lot cemented
​2021   South Drive cemented
2022   Fellowship Hall floor refinished

2023   Installed new elevator, accessible to all levels 

Pastors of Faith Lutheran

Dr. John Hiltner (developer)            Sept 1955 - July 1956
Rev. Otto Reitz                            July 1956 - July 1962
Rev. C.C. Taylor                          Feb 1963 - May1965
Rev. Richard Gronewold               Oct 1965 - Aug1971
Rev. Richard Johnson                     Feb 1972 - Oct1979
Rev. Vernon Fasse                         Jan 1980 - Oct1992
Rev. Edgar Zelle (interim)              Nov 1992 - May1993
Revs. Sally and Paul Gausmann    May 1993 - Nov 1999
Rev. Mary Kenosian (interim)           Dec 1999 - July 2000
Rev. Steve McGinley                     July 2000 -2008
Rev. Paul Schaedig                       2008 - Oct 2009
Rev. Kim Smith                             Oct 2009 - May 2021
​Rev. Joel Becker                           May 1, 2022 - present

  Additional Information

INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS (found in both entries):
                        About Faith Lutheran
                      About our Banners
 
BANNERS: Our banners were designed and made by deceased member, Jan Neal. Read more about the symbolism of each in the pamphlets in the main entries.
BULLETIN BOARDS and DISPLAYS: Check them out to see how our committees and youth are bearing spiritual fruit here, in our community, and our world.
WOODEN ART WORKS: Made and donated by deceased member, Gary Miller.

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