Faith Lutheran Church

(folder #1) This folder contains an invitation to the 9th anniversary and dedication potluck, a congregational historical record, a pamphlet outlining options for the church, a bulletin from the dedication service 1953, a booklet from the dedication of the building, “A Plan For Our Future” booklet, a bulletin from 1975, a booklet from the 25th anniversary, a booklet from the service of dedication in 1981, various letters, applications for program support 1971 and 1972, ministry profiles, program worksheet for budget 1972, an application for moratorium, extension and/or refinancing of loan agreements, Board of American Missions documents 1971, a copy of the approved constitution for the congregations of the LCA. (folder #2) This folder contains various letters, a field report form, a church building proposal, newsletters, a bulletin from 1975, ministry profiles, ministry reports, a treasurer’s report from 1976, an application for a loan, applications for program support, Board of American Missions quarterly reports, “Partners in Mission” congregation synod consultations, applications for moratorium, extension and/or refinancing of loan, a sheet documenting mortgage progress, correspondence regarding the by-laws 1965, constitution and by-laws, installation service for Alan Carlson 1988 program, special service 1959 program, stewardship and shepherding booklet 1986, service of dedication 1981 program, and a program from the 35th anniversary celebration.

Rev. George Holmquist organized Faith in the Keizer area of Salem with a membership of 92 adults.The suggestion for the new congregation came from Rev. Getzendanner of St. Mark Lutheran in Downtown Salem. After a house-to-house survey, the first service was held on February 5, 1950. Property was purchased on River Road but services continued in rented quarters until 1959, when the first unit of the church was completed. In 1975 the educational unit was added. The church proper was completed and dedicated June 7, 1981. An eight rank organ was added in 1982. In 1981 the congregation also enlarged its kitchen facilities so that a church-sponsored Meals on Wheels program could begin. By 1984 the congregation was providing some 32,000 meals yearly.