Malta Lutheran Church Anniversary

The people gathered to celebrate 100 years

God blessed them daily through toil and tears

Joy was expressed as people sang and prayed

with thanks to God for the Spirit displayed.

Pastors who had served came from far away

to share in the readings and prayers of the day.

Pastor Gronnenberg came from Bozeman we were told

you would never guess that he’s one hundred years old.

A volunteer choir sang a favorite anthem

harmony was splendid with women and men.

“O God Our Help in Ages Past”

was a prayer that His love would eternally last.

One hundred years of ministry served in the North

as traveling preachers did willingly come forth.

People responded and a church was born

the windows from it now the front wall adorn.

The potluck was shared in the Reverend Wick Hall

built in memory of his faithful call.

Whitewater folks joined in the celebration

happy to be part of the commemoration.

So to all who shared in the joy that day

blessings to you, in Christ’s name, I pray.

Let nothing quench the Spirit, or blow out the flame,

remember your calling is to serve in His name.