Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, ELCA

On October 17, 2002, at the Congregation Council meeting, necessary documents for acquisition of land for a site for construction of our new church home were signed by council president Ralph Knoll (seated) and council secretary Jean Siddle (seated). Other council members present are pictured. From left to right are: June Wesel, Bev Peterson, Margaret Gemaehlich, Allen Settje--Chairman of the Future Development Committee, Marion Dougherty, Don Whitney, and Pastor Dan Mangler.

On November 15, 2002 we closed on the purchase of the land for the future church building. Former member and attorney, Rod Hallberg, came from his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming to provide his legal expertise. Rod is pictured at right signing the final closing papers as Pastor Dan Mangler looks on. Also present at the closing were members of the Future Development Committee pictured below.

Future Development Committee Members present at the closing were (l-r): Roger Fjeld (he brought the check!), Mike Kellam, Don Lickfett, Art Becker, and Pastor Dan Mangler.