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Bethany Lutheran Church
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This folder contains a congregational historical record, a church timeline, a booklet from the dedication, a booklet from 1980 looking at the future of the church, and a bulletin from 1982.
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When Mrs. August Larson, a member of Gethsemane in Seattle, moved to Bainbridge Island, she encouraged Pastor Martin Larson of Gethsemane in 1909 to come to her home and conduct worship services in the Swedish language. A Ladies’ Aid Society was soon organized and on May 10, 1913, Bethany Lutheran was formally organized with Pastor F. W. Kastman presiding. There were 10 charter members. A white frame church was erected in Port Blakely and served the congregation until 1962. Under the leadership of Pastor Peterson a new church was dedicated on March 25, 1962. In 1967 a parish education unit was completed and dedicated, and in 1974 a bell tower was erected at the entryway of the church. In 1978 the sanctuary was remodeled and new furnishings were added. In 1983 a second educational wing was completed.