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Pastor Gordon Braatz' Retirement Event

Pastor Gordon Braatz retires from Central Lutheran Church

Over 300 guests gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 25,2006 to honor Pastor Braatz’ eleven years of service to Central Lutheran. A unique "Service of Celebration" highlighted Pastor Braatz' many contributions to Central.

Loretta Varpness and Helen Garnaas enjoy reading the Bulletin celebrating "Work, Words and Wit."

Gordy and guests sing the Hymn of the Evening: "Gordy, Gordy, Gordy" (to the tune of "Holy, Holy, Holy")

The Offering of Cards and Well Wishes for the evening's celebration was collected in the little red wagon made famous by Pastor Braatz in his last sermon at Central.

Photos by Fred Stechmann