50th Anniversary Emmanuel - Hampton, VA

75th Anniversary Celebration

Emmanuel Lutheran Church 
in Hampton, Virginia celebrated
 their 75th Anniversary on 
Sunday, October 20, 2019. 

 Rev. Timothy Utton - Pastor at Emmanuel-

leads singing with the children

 for the Children's Worship time.

Wonderful music 

for the Worship celebration.

 The celebration included 

Southeastern District President John Denninger 

and time to reflect on years of ministry of Emmanuel 

and to look forward to a future founded in mission work. 

President Denninger acknowledges

 the gifts of the ministry

 at Emmanuel, Hampton, Virginia.

The Church’s ongoing mission work includes 

supporting organizations like-(H.E.L.P.Inc)

Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions,
  Habitat for Humanity,

 making quilts for Lutheran World Relief,
 knit hats/gloves/scarves for the homeless,
 food pantry assistance, 
and prison ministries with
 the South Eastern Correctional Organization. 
It was a great celebration service 
followed by a barbeque lunch.