Trinity Lutheran Church
8895 56th Street SE
Adrian, LaMoure County, North Dakota 58472
8895 56th Street SE
Adrian, LaMoure County, North Dakota 58472
The Hepper Olson Church Plate Collection
Trinity Lutheran Church
Adrian, North Dakota - 1954
Organization of congregation: August 8, 1897. First Pastor: J. H. Weseloh. First elders: Albert Boelter and Andrew Rode. Congregation now numbers: 112 souls, 72 communicants, 22 Sunday School children. - Pastoral acts since organization: 280 baptisms, 152 confirmations, 36 marriages, 52 burials.
Church dedicated October 1904. Church built by Adam Ebert. Ladies' Aid organized 1948. Present membership: 21.
Pastors who have served since organization:
J. H. Klevenow 1897-1900
Wm. Heine 1900
H. Weseloh 1901-1906
H. Vomhof 1906
F. L. Gehrs 1907-1913
F. Wessler 1913-1915
A. A. Brauer 1915-1920
O. Renner 1920-1922
P. Lueders 1922
W. L. Krengel 1922 -.
Info from - back of Trinity Lutheran Church plate.
Adrian, North Dakota - 1954
Organization of congregation: August 8, 1897. First Pastor: J. H. Weseloh. First elders: Albert Boelter and Andrew Rode. Congregation now numbers: 112 souls, 72 communicants, 22 Sunday School children. - Pastoral acts since organization: 280 baptisms, 152 confirmations, 36 marriages, 52 burials.
Church dedicated October 1904. Church built by Adam Ebert. Ladies' Aid organized 1948. Present membership: 21.
Pastors who have served since organization:
J. H. Klevenow 1897-1900
Wm. Heine 1900
H. Weseloh 1901-1906
H. Vomhof 1906
F. L. Gehrs 1907-1913
F. Wessler 1913-1915
A. A. Brauer 1915-1920
O. Renner 1920-1922
P. Lueders 1922
W. L. Krengel 1922 -.
Info from - back of Trinity Lutheran Church plate.
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized following the service of worship on August 8, 1897, by the Rev. J.H. Kleweno of Edgeley, who agreed to hold services in the homes of the members. There were thirteen charter members at that time, but later, as the congregation grew, the services were held in the Adrian School.
The construction of a church building was not finalized, however, until April 4, 1904, when it was decided to build a new church and Adam Ebert of Dickey, contracted to build the church for $850.00. It was a place of worship, education, meetings, and the fellowship of the congregation.
Some alterations were made on the original structure through the years, the first being in 1958 when an addition was added to the west side and a basement put underneath. This was made possible by the purchase of a rural frame schoolhouse from the Ypsilanti School Board. The Ladies Aid furnished the cost of $500.00 for the building and the congregation raised the remaining $1,650.00 to complete the project. A new central heating system was installed at this time also. This addition was completed and dedicated in January 1959. The Rev. Elmer Hethke was the pastor during that time.
The first means of seating in the original church was chairs, purchased for twenty-five cents apiece. These were now relegated to the basement and the congregation was able to obtain some used pews for the main worship area.
The second alteration was made in 1963 when it became evident that the wooden tower and belfry had seriously deteriorated, even though it had never held a bell. At its lower level, this portion of the structure also formed the front entry into the church. The tower was demolished, and a much larger entry or narthex was constructed this time with no tower. Rev. L.E. Ristow of Jamestown was serving the congregation at this time. Within a year after the completion of this project, a new pulpit and communion rail were fitted into the chancel.
Many baptisms, confirmation, weddings, funerals, and countless worship services were performed in this original building.
On December 11, 1983, the congregation gathered in worship for the final service in the old building. In the meantime, during the past year, the members of Trinity had been working on a new project, the building of a new church with the cost to be paid by contribution that would come from the members, former members and friends. At no time was the cost of construction to outdistance the supply of funds on hand. No financial debt was ever incurred. The cost of the structure was $70,000.00 including pews.
The dimensions of the building are 40 feet by 88 feet with an addition that is 16 feet by 40 feet that includes the narthex and kitchen. The main portion of the structure includes a worship area, fellowship area, three Sunday School rooms, a pastor's study, rest rooms, and a storage room. It is carpeted throughout except for the kitchen which has linoleum on the floor. The kitchen is adequately furnished with cabinets and has the convenience of a center-island work area.
In the worship area there is comfortable seating on padded pews for one hundred-fifty worshippers and seating for fifteen choir members, in addition to this. The fellowship area has new round tables for use in serving fellowship dinners that are held monthly on the last Sunday after services and for special occasions.
The dedication of the new church was held on Trinity Sunday, June 17, 1984, with many former members, friends, pastors, and members of the congregation present. It was a day dedicated to the honor and glory of God.
The original church was razed and the additions that had been affixed to it were moved away. The surplus furnishings were sold at public auction.
Many pastors have served Trinity Church, but only one resident pastor resided here. The Rev. Arthur Brauer, a young man just out of the seminary, came in 1915 and left again in 1920 to accept a call to Iowa.
A parsonage was built just west of the church, but it was later sold, as there was no need for it. Since that time, the congregation has been served by another parish.
The Rev. William Krengel came to serve St. John's of Marion, and he consented to serve Adrian also. He faithfully served the church for a period of thirty-two years.
The following pastors have served Trinity, Adrian: J.H. Kleweno, 1897-1898; William Heine, 1898-1900; H. Wessloh, 1901-1906; H. Vomhof, 1906-1907; F.L. Gehrs, 1907-1913; F. Wessler, 1913-1915; A.A. Brauer, 1915-1920; Paul Leuders, 1920; O. Renner, 1920-1922; William Krengel, 1922-1954; N. Spomer, 1954-1955; L. Ruthenbeck, 1955-1956; Elmer Hethke, 1956-1959; L.E. Ristow, 1959-1964; Rev. Hager, 1964-1966; Rev. Tegtmeir, 1966-1972; Rev. Ames, 1972-1973 and Rev. L. Koehler from February 1973 to the present time.
The Rev. Koehler has faithfully served Adrian for the past twelve years, coming from LaMoure twice a week to serve the needs of the parishioners. Even though Adrian has not had a resident pastor for many years, the Lord has provided for the serving of the church at all times. Thanks be to God.
Info from - A History of Adrian: 1885-1985 (page 125)
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized following the service of worship on August 8, 1897, by the Rev. J.H. Kleweno of Edgeley, who agreed to hold services in the homes of the members. There were thirteen charter members at that time, but later, as the congregation grew, the services were held in the Adrian School.
The construction of a church building was not finalized, however, until April 4, 1904, when it was decided to build a new church and Adam Ebert of Dickey, contracted to build the church for $850.00. It was a place of worship, education, meetings, and the fellowship of the congregation.
Some alterations were made on the original structure through the years, the first being in 1958 when an addition was added to the west side and a basement put underneath. This was made possible by the purchase of a rural frame schoolhouse from the Ypsilanti School Board. The Ladies Aid furnished the cost of $500.00 for the building and the congregation raised the remaining $1,650.00 to complete the project. A new central heating system was installed at this time also. This addition was completed and dedicated in January 1959. The Rev. Elmer Hethke was the pastor during that time.
The first means of seating in the original church was chairs, purchased for twenty-five cents apiece. These were now relegated to the basement and the congregation was able to obtain some used pews for the main worship area.
The second alteration was made in 1963 when it became evident that the wooden tower and belfry had seriously deteriorated, even though it had never held a bell. At its lower level, this portion of the structure also formed the front entry into the church. The tower was demolished, and a much larger entry or narthex was constructed this time with no tower. Rev. L.E. Ristow of Jamestown was serving the congregation at this time. Within a year after the completion of this project, a new pulpit and communion rail were fitted into the chancel.
Many baptisms, confirmation, weddings, funerals, and countless worship services were performed in this original building.
On December 11, 1983, the congregation gathered in worship for the final service in the old building. In the meantime, during the past year, the members of Trinity had been working on a new project, the building of a new church with the cost to be paid by contribution that would come from the members, former members and friends. At no time was the cost of construction to outdistance the supply of funds on hand. No financial debt was ever incurred. The cost of the structure was $70,000.00 including pews.
The dimensions of the building are 40 feet by 88 feet with an addition that is 16 feet by 40 feet that includes the narthex and kitchen. The main portion of the structure includes a worship area, fellowship area, three Sunday School rooms, a pastor's study, rest rooms, and a storage room. It is carpeted throughout except for the kitchen which has linoleum on the floor. The kitchen is adequately furnished with cabinets and has the convenience of a center-island work area.
In the worship area there is comfortable seating on padded pews for one hundred-fifty worshippers and seating for fifteen choir members, in addition to this. The fellowship area has new round tables for use in serving fellowship dinners that are held monthly on the last Sunday after services and for special occasions.
The dedication of the new church was held on Trinity Sunday, June 17, 1984, with many former members, friends, pastors, and members of the congregation present. It was a day dedicated to the honor and glory of God.
The original church was razed and the additions that had been affixed to it were moved away. The surplus furnishings were sold at public auction.
Many pastors have served Trinity Church, but only one resident pastor resided here. The Rev. Arthur Brauer, a young man just out of the seminary, came in 1915 and left again in 1920 to accept a call to Iowa.
A parsonage was built just west of the church, but it was later sold, as there was no need for it. Since that time, the congregation has been served by another parish.
The Rev. William Krengel came to serve St. John's of Marion, and he consented to serve Adrian also. He faithfully served the church for a period of thirty-two years.
The following pastors have served Trinity, Adrian: J.H. Kleweno, 1897-1898; William Heine, 1898-1900; H. Wessloh, 1901-1906; H. Vomhof, 1906-1907; F.L. Gehrs, 1907-1913; F. Wessler, 1913-1915; A.A. Brauer, 1915-1920; Paul Leuders, 1920; O. Renner, 1920-1922; William Krengel, 1922-1954; N. Spomer, 1954-1955; L. Ruthenbeck, 1955-1956; Elmer Hethke, 1956-1959; L.E. Ristow, 1959-1964; Rev. Hager, 1964-1966; Rev. Tegtmeir, 1966-1972; Rev. Ames, 1972-1973 and Rev. L. Koehler from February 1973 to the present time.
The Rev. Koehler has faithfully served Adrian for the past twelve years, coming from LaMoure twice a week to serve the needs of the parishioners. Even though Adrian has not had a resident pastor for many years, the Lord has provided for the serving of the church at all times. Thanks be to God.
Info from - A History of Adrian: 1885-1985 (page 125)