[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. JOHN'S 
                            LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                  in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2017

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 150th 
Anniversary of St. John's Lutheran Church. As the church's congregation 
celebrates this valued center of worship, I ask all my colleagues to 
join me in honoring this historical place in Sacramento.
  The first service at St. John's Lutheran was held on September 29th, 
1867, when Pastor Matthais Goethe led the church's first members in 
prayer. Two months later, 23 founding members signed St. John's 
Lutheran's first charter. Although the building itself has been 
relocated twice, once in 1873 and again in 1912, it has remained a 
vibrant meeting place for both the faithful and other members of our 
Sacramento community.
  Today, St. John's is more beloved than ever by its community. The 
congregation is renowned for geniality and generosity, and the church 
welcomes all who would take communion, worship, or simply observe with 
open arms. Despite its venerable age, this Sacramento institution shows 
no sign of slowing down.
  Mr. Speaker, as our community celebrates the 150th Anniversary of St. 
John's Lutheran Church, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring 
this staple of the Sacramento area and all it has provided to the 
community.

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