Nazareth Congregational Church
Fredonia, Logan County, North Dakota 58440
Fredonia, Logan County, North Dakota 58440
NAZARETH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
In 1954, the Nazareth Congregational Church was under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs. Emmanuel Gackle. He served until 1958. Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Knecht was the next minister, serving one year. Rev. and Mrs. Christian Martin served from 1959 to 1963. In the spring of 1963 Rev. and Mrs. Fred Heydel came to serve this church and the Kulm Congregational Church. They have served both churches for a period of 16 years.
Numerous improvements have been made in recent years. In 1967 a water and sewer system were put into service. In 1972 an amplifier system was installed. In 1973 the church interior was painted, and preparations were made for the 75th anniversary which was celebrated June 19-July 1, 1973. Improvements have also been made in the lower auditorium.
The following have become ministers out of this church: Rev. Edward Eslinger, Rev. Hugo Flaig, and Rev. Wilbert Hiller. Minister’s wives are Mrs. George Kuhn (nee Emilia Eslinger), Mrs. Emil Klein (nee Martha Eslinger), and Mrs. Emmanuel Gackle (nee Katherine Eslinger).
The present deacons are Reinhold Dittus and Fred Hiller. Sunday School Superintendent is Clifford Dittus. Treasurer is Mrs. Ella Kleingartner. Organist and pianist is Mrs. Clifford Radke. Trustees are Fred Dittus, Leveorn Dittus and Rudolph Ruff. Secretary is Richard Gutschmidt. The ushers are Elmer Schlecht and Henry Fehling.
This church stands as a monument to the trust in God for which its members have committed themselves to the task of the furtherance of God's Kingdom.
Information - Fredonia ND, Golden and Diamond Jubilee Town History, 1904-1979
In 1954, the Nazareth Congregational Church was under the leadership of Rev. and Mrs. Emmanuel Gackle. He served until 1958. Rev. and Mrs. Jonathan Knecht was the next minister, serving one year. Rev. and Mrs. Christian Martin served from 1959 to 1963. In the spring of 1963 Rev. and Mrs. Fred Heydel came to serve this church and the Kulm Congregational Church. They have served both churches for a period of 16 years.
Numerous improvements have been made in recent years. In 1967 a water and sewer system were put into service. In 1972 an amplifier system was installed. In 1973 the church interior was painted, and preparations were made for the 75th anniversary which was celebrated June 19-July 1, 1973. Improvements have also been made in the lower auditorium.
The following have become ministers out of this church: Rev. Edward Eslinger, Rev. Hugo Flaig, and Rev. Wilbert Hiller. Minister’s wives are Mrs. George Kuhn (nee Emilia Eslinger), Mrs. Emil Klein (nee Martha Eslinger), and Mrs. Emmanuel Gackle (nee Katherine Eslinger).
The present deacons are Reinhold Dittus and Fred Hiller. Sunday School Superintendent is Clifford Dittus. Treasurer is Mrs. Ella Kleingartner. Organist and pianist is Mrs. Clifford Radke. Trustees are Fred Dittus, Leveorn Dittus and Rudolph Ruff. Secretary is Richard Gutschmidt. The ushers are Elmer Schlecht and Henry Fehling.
This church stands as a monument to the trust in God for which its members have committed themselves to the task of the furtherance of God's Kingdom.
Information - Fredonia ND, Golden and Diamond Jubilee Town History, 1904-1979