Mr. Speaker. this week we are celebrating Religious Freedom Week. a reminder to us all that we are the fortunate re. cipients of that freedom. Much of our history is bound up with religious values and a heritage bequeathed to us by our immigrant forebearers. Their zeal and dedication In establishing congregations In their new homeland provide countless examples of personal sacri. fice and personal triumphs over adversity. Such an example is furnished by Immanuel Lutheran Church. which celebrates its 125th anniverary in this month of October. Immanuel Lutheran congregation was founded on October 3. 1864. by GermanAmericans. recent arrivals from Europe who were determined to preserve their strong Lutheran traditions for themselves and their children.
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