He served four years as Missionary-at-large in the Winston-Salem, NC area beginning in a new parish, Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, Kernersville, NC and eight years as Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mt. Pocono, PA and Leisure Ministry coordinator for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in the Pocono Mountains of NE Pennsylvania before coming to Houston. He was a dedicated Pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Houston from 1978 to 2009. In addition to all his duties for the Church, he was responsible for the biblical instruction and leadership of the Lutheran North Elementary School (K-8). After “retirement” (2009-2020), he continued his faithful calling as a heavily requested vacancy pastor, in addition to his seven days a week grocery ministry, sick and shut-in visits, an active choir member, and countless requested weddings, funerals and hospital visits.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Berthold and Mary Kelm and grand daughter, Gracie Joy.
“Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord” Matthew 25:23
“My Sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, nether hall any man pluck them out of My hand” John 10:27-28
He served four years as Missionary-at-large in the Winston-Salem, NC area beginning in a new parish, Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, Kernersville, NC and eight years as Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mt. Pocono, PA and Leisure Ministry coordinator for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in the Pocono Mountains of NE Pennsylvania before coming to Houston. He was a dedicated Pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Houston from 1978 to 2009. In addition to all his duties for the Church, he was responsible for the biblical instruction and leadership of the Lutheran North Elementary School (K-8). After “retirement” (2009-2020), he continued his faithful calling as a heavily requested vacancy pastor, in addition to his seven days a week grocery ministry, sick and shut-in visits, an active choir member, and countless requested weddings, funerals and hospital visits.
Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, Berthold and Mary Kelm and grand daughter, Gracie Joy.
“Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord” Matthew 25:23
“My Sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, nether hall any man pluck them out of My hand” John 10:27-28
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