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United Evangelical Lutheran Church-Swiss Alp, Texas |
Pastor Lemae Higgs |
White painted walls, bright red doors and red handrails mark the Swiss Alp United Lutheran Church Buildings reflecting their German heritage. The Congregation, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(ELCA)dates to an original log Church in 1869. The congregation began in 1867. The present building was dedicated in 1890 (the bell tower was rebuilt in the early 1940's), and as recently as the 1950's services were conducted in German. In 1997 the 130th Anniversary was observed, and to preserve the historical buildings the congregation raised funds for restoration purposes. The church is Located 10 miles North of Schulenburg off Hwy 77 on FM 3171. Services are at 9:15 a.m. each Sunday. Visitors are always welcome. | | | 
Childrens Christmas Program 2005 | The Christmas Program on December 24 is always attended by parents and grandparents and friends of the congregation. The program is presented by the children of the Sunday School and directed by a willing volunteer.
Samantha Stackhouse has served as the Sunday School coordinator for the past several years. | | click here for Swiss Alp Heritage Foundation |
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CONFIRMATION CLASS 2004 |
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The youth confirmation class of 2004 included three young ladies of the congregation. All three bear Biblical names: Kamie Ruth Wagner, Hannah Mann and Maria Minzenmeyer. The others in the photograph are: Left side, Pastor Walter Hildebrandt and right side Pastor Lemae Higgs. |
CONFIRMATION CLASS 2004 | |
| YOUNG PEOPLE AT LUTHERHILL CAMP 2005 |
Many young people attending Camp Lutherhill each year have life changing experiences. Here Hannah and Maria pariticapate in an all camp activity. For many years now Swiss Alp Church has made it possible for all our young people to attend camp by giving each one a full scholarship to camp. Money from our 'Count Your Blessings' and from the Easter Breakfast, with matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, has made it possible for all our young people to attend camp for many years. |
Hannah Mann & Maria Minzenmeyer at camp |
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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION |
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Pastors participating in the 40th Ordination anniversary of Pastor Walter Hildebrandt at United Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swiss Alp, Texas. Left to Right: Pastor Clarence Hagens, son of the congregation. Pastor Julius Holm, home church Pastor of Zion Lutheran, Moulton, Ordaining Pastor. The Rev. Dr. A. G. Wiederanders, Texas Lutheran University, Ordaining Pastor. Pastor Hildebrandt. Pastor Clarence Ehler, former Pastor of Zion, Moulton, and a close friend of Swiss Alp Congregation. Brad Otto, son of the congregation studying for the Ministry at Seminary Program of the Southwest, Austin. |
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click here for Swiss Alp Heritage Foundation Web Page | | | | | 140th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |
Participating Clergy: Pastors Richards, Hagens, Hildebrandt, Higgs, (Bishop)Blom, Otto, & Hausmann |
Taking Tickets for the Dinner - Dorothy Koether, Nan Koether & Don Hagemann |
Preparing Meals for Drive Thru Pick-up |
Full House in Salem Building for Dinner |
After the Service - Pastors Lemae Higgs & Brad Otto, Mandi Minzenmeyer, Barbara Lockard,Debbie Hildebrandt & Sandra Smith |
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