About Us

Faith Lutheran Church in Shell Rock, IA is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).  We came together as a congregation in 1955.

Explore our web site to learn more about us and our mission to reflect God's love through our actions and Christian witness.

Faith Lutheran on Face Book
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Food Pantry at Faith:
The community is invited to visit and use our free "Food Pantry" just inside the South doors anytime the food and other items would be helpful to them.  The food has been generously donated by members of Faith to reach out to those in need. The South door is usually open from about 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. Help spread the word to others.

​Youtube.com: 
​Church services are recorded and uploaded to youtube.com.
​Click this link: Faith Lutheran SR-YouTube .  Find the date of the service you would like to view.

Recent Happenings at Faith

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     Faith Lutheran Church Milestones

​1955   Constitution and by-laws were adopted.
           First worship service at Jebe Funeral Chapel.
1956   The first service was held in the basement of the new                   building on October 14.
1966   Parsonage was dedicated.
1978   Dedication of addition and remodeling project
1998   GIFT pledges for second addition began
2019   Parking lot cemented
​2021   South Drive cemented
2022   Fellowship Hall floor refinished
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Pastors of Faith Lutheran Church

Dr. John Hiltner (developer)                                 Sept. 1955-July, 1956
Rev. Otto Reitz                                                     July 1956- July, 1962
Rev. C.C. Taylor                                                   Feb. 1963-May,1965
Rev. Richard Gronewold                                      Oct. 1965-Aug.,1971
Rev. Richard Johnson                                          Feb. 1972-Oct.,1979
Rev. Vernon Fasse                                               Jan. 1980- Oct.,1992
Rev. Edgar Zelle (interim)                                    Nov. 1992- May ,1993
Revs. Sally and Paul Gausmann                        May 1993-Nov., 1999
Rev. Mary Kenosian (interim)                              Dec. 1999-July, 2000
Rev. Steve McGinley                                           July 2000-2008
Rev. Paul Schaedig                                             2008- Oct. 2009
Rev. Kim Smith                                                    Oct. 2009- May, 2021
​Rev. Joel Becker                                                  May 1, 2022-

​                                              Additional Information:

INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS (found in both entries):
                        About Faith Lutheran
                        About our Banners
 
BANNERS: Our banners were designed and made by member Jan Neal. Read more about the symbolism of each in the pamphlets in the main entries.
BULLETIN BOARDS and DISPLAYS: Check them out to see how our committees and youth are bearing spiritual fruit here, in our community, and our world.
WOODEN ART WORKS: Made and donated by deceased member, Gary Miller.