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praise & worship at the lake Chapel of the Lake and memorials.
The Chapel Committee wishes to thank all persons who have given of their gifts, time and talents to this ministry through the years. A special THANKS goes to the ushers, the presiding laymen, the organists and those providing special music each Sunday. Come to a service and return again to worship and enjoy the fellowship at the beautiful lake setting. After attending you will leave with a prayer in your heart thanking God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. elwood & johnson lake church directory Chapel of the Lake Johnson Lake Interdenominational services 8:30 a.m. Sundays Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend First Christian Church Elwood | (308) 785-2244 10:30 a.m. Sundays First United Methodist Church Elwood | (308) 785-2315 9:30 a.m. Sundays Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Elwood | (308) 785-2875 10 a.m. Sundays St. John’s Catholic Church Smithfield (308) 995-4590 (Holdrege Office) 8:30 a.m. Sundays
The Chapel of the Lake is an interdenominational ministry at Johnson Lake. In the summer of 1962, the idea of a church to service the people who come to the lake to enjoy its many recreational activities was discussed among several cabin owners. Fourteen persons gathered at a cabin on Sandy Point one Sunday morning for an informal service with a Methodist minister preaching from a rocking chair. As others heard of the services the interest and enthusiasm grew. For the remainder of that summer, services were held in the former Camp Fire Girls cabin on Mallard Beach with between 80 and 85 attending. Realizing the need for a permanent meeting place, a committee was formed. They purchased the original chapel building from the Latter Day Saints in Eustis. It was moved to the present location in 1963. The bell, pews and reed organ were also added that year. The first service in the little chapel at its present location was on June 2, 1963 and was attended by 83 persons. Since that day, services have been held every summer beginning Memorial Day
weekend and continuing through the Labor Day weekend. To date, the total attendance for 59 years has reached 143,919 worshipers representing many denominations. Worshipers come from all over Nebraska, numerous states and occasionally from countries outside the United States. Visitors are asked to register once each season and share where they reside. Services begin at 8:30 a.m. Sunday with a guest minister bringing the message each week. In addition to the regular Sunday morning services, the Chapel is used for weddings and funerals plus numerous lake related meetings from mid-May through mid-September. The Chapel of the Lake is supervised by the Chapel Committee whose members have included volunteers from both permanent and summer residents of the lake. Anyone wishing to use the Chapel can contact the present chairman at 308- 785- 2287 to discuss any rent fees and availability of the chapel. The Chapel is self-supporting through generous weekly collections, donations
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