On Sunday, July 8 the church will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Rev. Jon Ellingworth’s ordination and installation as pastor with a worship service at 9:30am. The special service will feature Rev. Josef Henning, a pastor from South Africa now serving in Brooklyn Heights, NY, and special music. Following the service, at approximately 11:00am, Rev. Henning and his family will talk to the congregation about their unique experiences in South Africa and will share some songs from their culture and heritage. At 12:00pm an outdoor Gala Luncheon and Wine Reception will be held Please join us in celebration on this festive day!

On Saturday, August 18 the church will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the congregation’s first worship with a special service at 1:00pm. The service will feature Rev. David Benke, Bishop of the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and special music accompanied by a brass quartet. Then, at 3:00pm, we will gather at Scully Hall on the campus of Trinity Pawling School for a Gala Dinner featuring live jazz music, silent auctions and raffles, activities for children, a wine and cheese reception with past hors d’oeuvres, and an elegant dinner. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $55 for adults and $25 for children. Please RSVP by August 10.

We invite the Pawling community to attend any and all of our festive events. Please call the church office 855-3169 or email to pawlinglutheran@verizon.net and visit the church website www.pawlinglutheran.org for more information. The church’s address is: The Lutheran Church of Christ the King, 14 Pine Drive, Pawling, NY 12564.