Arizona-California
Members of Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Ariz., dedicated their new church building on Aug. 30.

Dakota-Montana
A fire damaged St. John, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, on Oct. 14. The fire began in the church's cry room but also destroyed parts of the sanctuary and the entryway. No one was injured.

Nebraska
Living Word, Montrose, Colo., hosted a free ice cream social during a weekly summer fair. Along with sundaes, there were games and crafts.

Happy anniversary!
AC—A 50th anniversary celebration was held on Nov. 15 for Pilgrim, Mesa, Ariz. The celebration included a special service and dinner.

NE—St. Mark, Aurora, Neb., celebrated its 60th anniversary on Nov. 8.

SEW—Jerusalem, Morton Grove, Ill., celebrated 50 years of operating its own school on Oct. 9-11.

On Oct. 18, Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel & Student Center, Madison, Wis., celebrated three anniversaries. WELS began serving students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison 90 years ago. The chapel opened 45 years ago, and 30 years ago Pastor Tom Trapp began serving as the chapel's campus pastor.

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the ministry of Prof. Alan Siggelkow on Nov. 9.

The district reporters for this month are: AC—Frederick Casmer; DM—Wayne Rouse; NE—Timothy Kemnitz; SEW—Scott Oelhafen.