This page exhibits images and sounds of the installation of Reverend Penny R. Olson as the Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church.

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Top Two Rows: Many people prepared for the service and were ready to greet visitors. Left, Vicar Deacon Robin Schaefer at the organ.

Listen to the prelude on this link.

Right, parish Secretary Ron and his cousin.
Left, the Faith Lutheran Church, North Avenue Drummers. Hear their music on this link.
The music is Copyright by Faith Lutheran Church, used with permission.

Right, the acolytes, torch and bible bearers and crucifer at the ready before the procession. (More photos of these young men are below).
Above left, the choir. Above, the procession concludes. Above right, Pastor Kristi Kunkel fom Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Saviour (Lansdowne, Md) reads the first lesson. Left, Debbie Groff leads resonsive reading of the Psalm. Right, Pastor Robin Simpon-Litton of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church reads the second lesson. Below Left, Pastor Earl Janssen, Dean of the conference preached and oversaw the installation. Hear his sermon on this link.
Above, congregation president, Patrick Trepanier certifies the call. Right, Pastor Penny and Pastor Jannsen. Below left and right, Pastor Penny is lead around the chancel to review her Call of Word and Sacrament. Below, Pastor Penny's family.

Listen to the Rite of Installation on this link.
Above, Dean Jannsen presents a bible and vessels for use in the sacraments as the tools of the call. Left, the congregation celebrates the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Right, The Faith North Avenue Drummers, front row Aaron Branch, Chappelle Branch, back row Kevin K, Troy Countess, Jared Kinyua. Hear their music on this link.
Above, Spirit, the Church Dog greets everyone after the service. Above right, the cake for the reception. Left, right, below: Everyone enjoyed the reception very much.