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TO HONOR PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR 175 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE GAHANNA COMMUNITY.
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WHEREAS, PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH was established in 1838 by Rev. Wilhelm Schmidt, and has served the people of the Gahanna area for 175 years; and
WHEREAS, PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH has been in three different locations in Gahanna; the first was located on the banks of the Big Walnut Creek where the old Lutheran Cemetery is along Johnstown Road, and was a one story brick church used until 1895; and
WHEREAS, the second location was at 72 N. High Street, in the building now called The Sanctuary, and bricks from the first church were used to build it in the Gothic Revival style; and
WHEREAS, the third and current location is at 455 Clark State Road, and the new church was dedicated on April 5, 1964 and has undergone numerous improvements since it was built; and
WHEREAS, currently PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH has a membership of over 2,000 led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Kai Nilsen and Pastor Doug Warburton; and
WHEREAS, PEACH LUTHERAN CHURCH has led the community in many faith outreach programs over the years, such as Interfaith Hospitality Network, a homeless ministry to families; Faith Mission and Food Pantry; Free Sunday Community Lunch at which all are welcome; Friendship Ministry, a program that reaches out to adults who are differently-abled; Gahanna's Summer Lunch Club Program, to provide lunch for students during the summer; H.O.P.E., a ministry to homeless; several outreach programs in Southeast Ohio; and Red Cross' Ready When the Time Comes, a program that offers emergency shelter in case of disasters; and
WHEREAS, PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH will continue to lead the community in efforts to reach out to people and bring comfort and healing wherever possible;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council hereby honors and commends PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH for 175 years of ministry and service to the Gahanna area, and wishes them many more years of excellency in service to our community.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect at the earliest period allowed by law.