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Interesting FactsLakeview began in 1898 in the home of Charles Erickson1st ladies group (with their daughters) was named “Buds of Promise” 1917 ”Buds of Promise” name was changed to East End Ladies Aid with a membership of 26 1939 East End Ladies Aid became the Lakeview Covenant Ladies Aid 1947 Lakeview Covenant Ladies Aid became Dorcas Society 1964 Dorcas Society became Dorcas Circle 1986 Dorcas Circle became Lakeview Covenant WomenThe first church building at 17th Ave E & 4th St was dedicated on May 17, 1917, and was called Emmanuel Mission Church, costing $7,747In March 1938 a two-story addition was completed at the church providing a Sunday School room, library, and Pastor’s studyDecember 1, 1939 63 members of First Covenant Church decided to form Lakeview Covenant, a branch of 1st Covenant ChurchFebruary 1, 1940 charter membership was closed with 80 members1940 church budget was $2,055 which included total wages of $1,240 (pastor and custodian)2015 budget is $1,078,210The 3 acre lot at 1001 Jean Duluth Road was purchased for $15,000 in 1968Thousands of dollars were raised by having a concession stand at Lester River during the smelt season selling sloppy joes and baked goodsGround-breaking was held on July 13, 1969 with the first service held on May 3, 1970. Total cost of construction was $150,000General contractor was Tom Williams and Building Committee chair was Vern RobertzMortgage burning ceremony was held on June 12, 1983In 1989 the total budget was $140,000Longest tenured music minister: Phillip Pearson – 24 years!The church became independent in 1939 and the name was changed from Emmanuel Mission to Lakeview Covenant Church. 1947 first ladies cookbook was compiled and sold for $.25 per copy, with the second cookbook compiled selling for $1.50Lakeview VIPs (now known as the Encouragers) began in October, 1983 ................
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