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“it is an honor to announce that my home church, Holy Cross Lutheran, in Collinsville, Illinois, is celebrating its sesquicentennial, 150 years of laboring for the Lord. Our theme for the celebration is Celebrate, Reflect, Focus. Holy Cross Lutheran will celebrate this month with a reunion of former church workers, along with sons and daughters of the congregation who have moved on to be pastors and teachers, of which I am one. We will also celebrate the Church's German heritage, using translations of the original services and a sermon preached in 1873. In addition, Holy Cross will reflect upon its history. The church and Christian day school were founded in 1848 after Pastor Frederick Lockner began meeting with German Lutherans in Collinsville, Illinois. Our focus will be on God, thanking Him for all the blessings He has given our Church and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. I extend my deepest congratulations to Holy Cross Lutheran Church as they Celebrate, Reflect and Focus on 150 years of hard work and rich blessings.”