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Rev. August H. Falkenberg Jr. organized an Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wallis in 1921 with 17 charter members. Meeting first in the Methodist church, the congregation bought their own property and dedicated a sanctuary in 1925. Reflecting the heritage of many members, some services were held in the German language until 1938. A new church was built in 1956, complete with stained glass windows added in 2003. Church members have served the community through numerous fundraisers, ministries and events at home and abroad. Despite the small size of the congregation, St. John Lutheran Church continues to make a significant impact in the community and beyond. |
