We are a congregation of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren
The Church of the Lutheran Brethren is a family of congregations. Information about
the Church of the Lutheran Brethren can be found at the following web sites:
Our History
In 1968 a small group of concerned Christians began to fellowship in home Bible
Study and Prayer Meetings. The first pastor to visit these friends was Rev. Don Brue
on October 24, 1968. Pastor Brue was then President of the Pacific District, Church
of the Lutheran Brethren. Rev. Brue spoke at an informal fellowship meeting at
Provident Federal Savings and Loan in Nampa. Later, Rev. Harland Helland,
Director of Home Missions for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren held his first
fellowship meetings on April 10th and 29th, 1969.
In July of 1969 the hopes, wishes and prayers of this small but dedicated group
became a reality. This small fellowship, later to become the Lutheran Brethren
Church of Nampa, held its first Worship Service in the Chapel of the Shepherd
Funeral Home in Nampa. Rev. David Langager spoke at the July 20 and 27
services. Later, on August 10, 1969, the first Worship Service was held with Rev.
Don Brue speaking.
Under the able guidance and direction of Pastor Harland Helland, pastors were
scheduled for regular Worship Services and a temporary organization was
established. A letter of call was sent to Rev. Arlow Hushagen in October 1969 to
serve as pastor of this young congregation. The call was accepted and the
Hushagens moved to Nampa on January 1, 1970.
Early in 1970 the parsonage and the two acres of property were acquired, one given.
Construction of a new church began on August 1971. The first Worship Service was
held on February 27, 1972. The formal Dedication Service for the church and
parsonage was held October 1, 1972.
In 1970, a constitution was drawn up and approved. In accordance with this
constitution the Lutheran Brethren Church of Nampa was organized April 1970. The
congregation was accepted as a member congregation of the Church of the
Lutheran Brethren at its annual Synodical Meeting in June 1970.
Pastor Hushagen resigned in May 1977 and moved to a new Home Mission work in
Calgary, Alberta in August 1977. Pastor Wes Johanson began his pastorate in
Nampa on August 28, 1977.
Pastor Harold Tjelta and his wife Eileen have faithfully served our congregation for
over 25years.
The Church of the Lutheran Brethren is a family of congregations. Information about
the Church of the Lutheran Brethren can be found at the following web sites:
- Church of the Lutheran Brethren Home
- About the Church of the Lutheran Brethren
- What We Believe
- CLB Congregations
Our History
In 1968 a small group of concerned Christians began to fellowship in home Bible
Study and Prayer Meetings. The first pastor to visit these friends was Rev. Don Brue
on October 24, 1968. Pastor Brue was then President of the Pacific District, Church
of the Lutheran Brethren. Rev. Brue spoke at an informal fellowship meeting at
Provident Federal Savings and Loan in Nampa. Later, Rev. Harland Helland,
Director of Home Missions for the Church of the Lutheran Brethren held his first
fellowship meetings on April 10th and 29th, 1969.
In July of 1969 the hopes, wishes and prayers of this small but dedicated group
became a reality. This small fellowship, later to become the Lutheran Brethren
Church of Nampa, held its first Worship Service in the Chapel of the Shepherd
Funeral Home in Nampa. Rev. David Langager spoke at the July 20 and 27
services. Later, on August 10, 1969, the first Worship Service was held with Rev.
Don Brue speaking.
Under the able guidance and direction of Pastor Harland Helland, pastors were
scheduled for regular Worship Services and a temporary organization was
established. A letter of call was sent to Rev. Arlow Hushagen in October 1969 to
serve as pastor of this young congregation. The call was accepted and the
Hushagens moved to Nampa on January 1, 1970.
Early in 1970 the parsonage and the two acres of property were acquired, one given.
Construction of a new church began on August 1971. The first Worship Service was
held on February 27, 1972. The formal Dedication Service for the church and
parsonage was held October 1, 1972.
In 1970, a constitution was drawn up and approved. In accordance with this
constitution the Lutheran Brethren Church of Nampa was organized April 1970. The
congregation was accepted as a member congregation of the Church of the
Lutheran Brethren at its annual Synodical Meeting in June 1970.
Pastor Hushagen resigned in May 1977 and moved to a new Home Mission work in
Calgary, Alberta in August 1977. Pastor Wes Johanson began his pastorate in
Nampa on August 28, 1977.
Pastor Harold Tjelta and his wife Eileen have faithfully served our congregation for
over 25years.
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| For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) |
| Lutheran Brethren Church Nampa, Idaho |
