Second German Congregational Missions
The church membership felt strongly that it was important to support missionary work around the globe.
From the earliest days of the congregational churches in America, dating back to the seventeenth century, an important annual event, the Harvest Festival, took place.
Usually held in early autumn, “Mission Fest,” as it became known, was a very special occasion. People brought an offering of gratitude for the past year's blessings. Flowers, produce, and canned goods decorated the church.
The special offering was used to support our foreign missionaries, and the food items were given to missions here at home.
From the earliest days of the congregational churches in America, dating back to the seventeenth century, an important annual event, the Harvest Festival, took place.
Usually held in early autumn, “Mission Fest,” as it became known, was a very special occasion. People brought an offering of gratitude for the past year's blessings. Flowers, produce, and canned goods decorated the church.
The special offering was used to support our foreign missionaries, and the food items were given to missions here at home.
Rev. Hagelganz and the church choir at Mission Fest 1942. Source: Joanne and Willis Krieger.
Donations to the Mission Fest in 1949. Source: Joanne and Willis Krieger.
The following is a list of missionaries who were supported by the church over the years.
Rev. Fred Schneider, Rev. Scheffer and Rev. Schmick – Argentina
Otto Eichelberg, Emil Hommel and Paul Wisewede – Germany
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Rev. Arthur Lau and Dr. John Hall – India
Wayne and Sherry Schock – Taiwan
Art and Carol Shelton, Claudia Meyer – Japan
Wilmer and Irene Brown – Australia
Joy Cordell – Sweden
Harold Hariman, Joe Kunkel – Bolivia
Bill Oden, Wes Wildermuth – Philippines
John Turnidge – Spain
Bill Wooten – Portugal
Dave Graffenberger, Irene McClan – OMS Homeland
Dennis Baschon – American Indian Mission
Rev. Fred Schneider, Rev. Scheffer and Rev. Schmick – Argentina
Otto Eichelberg, Emil Hommel and Paul Wisewede – Germany
.
Rev. Arthur Lau and Dr. John Hall – India
Wayne and Sherry Schock – Taiwan
Art and Carol Shelton, Claudia Meyer – Japan
Wilmer and Irene Brown – Australia
Joy Cordell – Sweden
Harold Hariman, Joe Kunkel – Bolivia
Bill Oden, Wes Wildermuth – Philippines
John Turnidge – Spain
Bill Wooten – Portugal
Dave Graffenberger, Irene McClan – OMS Homeland
Dennis Baschon – American Indian Mission
Sources
Joanne and Willis Krieger
Last updated January 11, 2024