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St. John's Lutheran in New Minden, Illinois, rededicates after tornado { 17 images } Created 11 Aug 2015

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  • The Rev. Timothy Mueller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, greets visitors and parishioners before worship on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at the church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. Mueller is joined by his son, the Rev. Jacob Mueller of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Mo., the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison (center, facing away from camera), president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. (far right), first vice-president of the LCMS. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Jacob Mueller of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Mo., prepares to carry the damaged steeple cross of St. John's Lutheran Church as crucifer before worship on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at the church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes, and toppled the cross, which was later placed next to the rededicated altar. A new steeple cross now adorns the church. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Pastors await the start of worship on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Jacob Mueller of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Mo., carries the former steeple cross of St. John's Lutheran Church as crucifer before worship on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at the church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes, and toppled the cross, which was later placed next to the rededicated altar. A new steeple cross now adorns the church. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Abbi Trinklein (center) and Mike Trinklein (far right), and other musicians perform on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Parishioners lift high crosses constructed from the wood of the former steeple of St. John's Lutheran Church, which was damaged nearly two years ago from a tornado, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication" at the church on Sunday, August 9, 2015, in New Minden, Ill. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Elaine Spenner, a parishioner at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton, Ill., lifts high a cross constructed from the wood of the former steeple of St. John's Lutheran Church, which was damaged nearly two years ago from a tornado, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication" at the church on Sunday, August 9, 2015, in New Minden, Ill. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A Bible verse adorns the wall on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • Parishioner Eunice Hausler laughs during a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes, including Hausler's. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, gives a sermon on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, gives a sermon on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Timothy Mueller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, kneels to pray at the altar on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at the church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. Mueller is joined by the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. (left), first vice-president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS (right), and the Rev. Jacob Mueller of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Mo (next to Harrison). LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A family sings together on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Timothy Mueller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, rededicates the baptismal font on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at the church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • The Rev. Jacob Mueller of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Emma, Mo., thanks parishioner Eunice Hausler following worship on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes., including Hausler's. To the right of Mueller is the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • (L-R) Randy Langrehr, Bob Langrehr, and Doug Brinkman survey church memorabilia from St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill., during a fellowship meal at the Knights of Columbus hall in Carlyle, Ill., on Sunday, August 9, 2015. The fellowship meal was a part of activities during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill.  LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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  • A sign adorns a door on Sunday, August 9, 2015, during a "Day of Thanksgiving and Rededication"  at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden, Ill. Nearly two years ago, a tornado damaged the church and surrounding homes. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
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