August 25, 2003

Dear Reverend Weander, Jr.:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

Congratulations! Your congregation has been identified as one of the thirty most effective congregations in The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in gain in worship attendance over the past five years. To God be the glory! Thank you for your faithfulness.

God bless your continued mission and ministry in the powerful name of Jesus.

Warmly and sincerely,

In Christian love,

Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick, President
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod