An installation ceremony was held August 9 at East Lake Andes Lutheran Church to officially welcome Reverend Thomas J. Cartney as Pastor.

The congregation also welcomes Julie Cartney and her support as God leads Tom and the community of East Lake Andes Lutheran Church on this amazing journey.

East Lake Andes Lutheran Church (ELA) is affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) whose #1 mission as an association is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

ELA is located at 28977 - 392nd Ave on US Hwy 281, ten miles north of Wagner (nine miles south of Armour). All are welcome to attend Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m., followed by brunch and fellowship.