Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Fairmont MN
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Who we are
Shepherd of the Lakes is part of a group of more than 1200 churches known as the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) with congregations in all fifty states, as well as Canada and Mexico.
We are a teaching church
The Bible is true and trustworthy. It shows us our Savior! Since the Bible is God's Word, no question is too difficult or off limits. Bring your questions and grow in faith with these different opportunities:
Sunday morning worship Sunday morning Bible Class Bible Basics Class Saturday morning Men's Bible Breakfast
We are a sacramental church
God communicates his grace through chosen tools: his Word, Baptism, and Holy Communion. These are the focus of our church life together!
We are an active church
Light in a dark world. That’s what Jesus is and that’s what his Christians are. We seek to serve our community with the Word of God and our loving actions.
We are a teaching church
The Bible is true and trustworthy. It shows us our Savior! Since the Bible is God's Word, no question is too difficult or off limits. Bring your questions and grow in faith with these different opportunities:
Sunday morning worship Sunday morning Bible Class Bible Basics Class Saturday morning Men's Bible Breakfast
We are a sacramental church
God communicates his grace through chosen tools: his Word, Baptism, and Holy Communion. These are the focus of our church life together!
We are an active church
Light in a dark world. That’s what Jesus is and that’s what his Christians are. We seek to serve our community with the Word of God and our loving actions.
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Q&A
Question: What to expect when you come to worship with us at Shepherd of the Lakes?
Answer: Worship services are every Sunday at 9:30am. In between services, come join the conversation about God’s Word during Bible Class beginning at 10:45am!Many having had children of their own, members certainly understand and recognize the importance of having children in church. It is certainly wonderful and Godly to have children in church! However, they also understand needing a quiet place for your children at times. Should you need a quiet place with your child during the service, a cry room is always open in just outside of the worship space where you may go at any time!
Question: What about the offering?
Answer: Our offering is not a debt we owe God, but a way that we return to God a portion of what he has generously given us. Our motivation, then, is not obligation, but love for God. Out of love and thanks to God, the members of Shepherd of the Lakes have joined together to carry out the Lord’s word here in Fairmont and around the world. As our guest, you need not feel obligated to participate in the weekly offering that supports our ministry.Question: Where are you Located?
Answer: Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church is located at 114 E. Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont, MN. We are right behind the Fairmont Opera House and across the street from Casey’s General Store! Street Address
14 E. Blue Earth Avenue
Fairmont,
MN
56031
United States
Phone: 507-380-6899
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Church Pastor
Reverend Martin J. Lopahs
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14 E. Blue Earth Avenue
Fairmont,
MN
56031
United States
Phone: 507-380-6899
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Lutheran Church
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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Reverend Martin J. Lopahs currently serves Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church as its Vacancy Pastor. He is a retired pastor of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. He and his wife, Mary, live in St. James.
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517 Tilden St
Fairmont, MN
56031-4116
Fairmont, MN
56031-4116
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Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church is located at 114 E. Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont, MN. We are right behind the Fairmont Opera House and across the street from Casey’s General Store!
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Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Service Times
Sunday Worship 9:30am
Sunday School 10:45am
Sunday Bible Class 10:45am
Monday Night Bible Class 6:30pm
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church service times last updated on the 6th of December, 2024
Sunday School 10:45am
Sunday Bible Class 10:45am
Monday Night Bible Class 6:30pm
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church service times last updated on the 6th of December, 2024
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Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church History
Exploratory work for the establishment of a congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Fairmont began in the fall of 1976. The first official service for this fledgling congregation was held on January 6, 1978. The initial exploratory work was done by Pastor Eugene Roecker of Butterfield, MN.
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church was first organized in May of 1978. Early church services were held in members' homes; the present church building was purchased in October of 1978. The dedication service was held on November 12, 1978 with Pastor Roecker officiating.
He served as pastor until 1979 when Pastor Robert Wilke, a recent seminary graduate, was installed as the first resident pastor of the congregation. Pastor Wilke served the congregation faithfully until March of 1984 when he accepted a call to Columbus, Wisconsin. Pastor John Miller was resident pastor from 1984-1989. Pastor Ralph Bauer from New Ulm received a six-month call to serve as pastor from the fall of 1989 to the summer of 1990. Pastor Bradley J. Pearson was installed on June 24, 1990 and served until April of 1996. Pastor Daniel Balge, a professor at MLC served as a vacancy pastor until July of 1996.
Pastor David Waterstradt was installed on July 15, 1996 and served the congregation until February of 2005. Pastor Darvin Raddatz served the congregation as a vacancy pastor from February 2005-July 2005. Pastor David Bendix served from July 2005 to May 2013, while Pastor Bob Hellman served as vacancy pastor.
In 2012, the congregation purchased 1.6 acres on Albion Avenue for a new church building.
Pastor Peter Hagen was installed on July 14, 2013 and faithfully served Shepherd of the Lakes until he received a call to serve in Maumee, Ohio in the summer of 2018. Serving the congregation during its vacancy in the middle of summer 2018 was Pastor Wesley Bruss.
Pastor Jason Zuehlke, was installed on July 1, 2018. He served our congregation until October, 2022, when he accepted a call to serve in New Lisbon, WI.
Currently serving as a vacancy pastor is Pastor Martin Lopahs from St. James, MN.
He served as pastor until 1979 when Pastor Robert Wilke, a recent seminary graduate, was installed as the first resident pastor of the congregation. Pastor Wilke served the congregation faithfully until March of 1984 when he accepted a call to Columbus, Wisconsin. Pastor John Miller was resident pastor from 1984-1989. Pastor Ralph Bauer from New Ulm received a six-month call to serve as pastor from the fall of 1989 to the summer of 1990. Pastor Bradley J. Pearson was installed on June 24, 1990 and served until April of 1996. Pastor Daniel Balge, a professor at MLC served as a vacancy pastor until July of 1996.
Pastor David Waterstradt was installed on July 15, 1996 and served the congregation until February of 2005. Pastor Darvin Raddatz served the congregation as a vacancy pastor from February 2005-July 2005. Pastor David Bendix served from July 2005 to May 2013, while Pastor Bob Hellman served as vacancy pastor.
Pastor Peter Hagen was installed on July 14, 2013 and faithfully served Shepherd of the Lakes until he received a call to serve in Maumee, Ohio in the summer of 2018. Serving the congregation during its vacancy in the middle of summer 2018 was Pastor Wesley Bruss.
Pastor Jason Zuehlke, was installed on July 1, 2018. He served our congregation until October, 2022, when he accepted a call to serve in New Lisbon, WI.
Currently serving as a vacancy pastor is Pastor Martin Lopahs from St. James, MN.
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Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 6th of December, 2024
