Bethany Lutheran Church: Key Dates
|
1905-06-11
|
First service, by Rev. E. F. Haertel in Kelly’s Hall, Ridge and Clark Streets
|
|
1905-11-15
|
First organizing meeting; official name created
|
|
1906-01-07
|
Rev. Karl G. Schlerf installed as pastor
|
|
1906-01-14
|
Rev. Karl G. Schlerf preached inaugural sermon
|
|
1906-02-25
|
Last service at Kelly’s Hall
|
|
1908-00-00
|
Two lots at the northwest corner of Thorndale & Magnolia were purchased by the congregation
|
|
1908-07-06
|
Ground was broken for the Bible Chapel
|
|
1908-08-16
|
Cornerstone was laid for Bible Chapel
|
|
1909-01-17
|
Bible Chapel was officially dedicated
|
|
1912-05-03
|
Congregation made decision to build new church east of Bible Chapel
|
| 1913-03-28 | Permit issued for new church (Economist) |
|
1913-06-22
|
Cornerstone was laid for new church
|
|
1914-02-15
|
Farewell service was held in the Bible Chapel
|
| 1914-02-22 |
New church was dedicated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|