Cross
Lutheran Church, New Braunfels, Texas was begun when a group of six
from New Braunfels started worship services in 1925 and met in various
places in the city during the next few years. The Cross Lutheran
congregation was officially organized in 1928 and the Cross Lutheran
School was begun in 1931. From the original group of six persons, this
congregation has grown to its present membership of over 600 souls. Ten
pastors have served Cross Lutheran over the years. Pastor Don Fraker has
been the shepherd of Cross since August 1998.
Past
Cross
Lutheran Church was located at Cross and Hickory Street in New
Braunfels from 1942 until a new Education Wing and temporary Worship
Center were built and opened in August, 2002. The dedication of the new
facilities at 2171 E. Common Street in New Braunfels was on October 27,
2002.
Present
Presently
the congregation offers an adult bible study for almost every day of
the week. In addition to the adult choir, there are 6 different bell
choirs, two quilting groups, Dorcas Guild (LWML) with 4 different
circles, Altar Guild, LLL Men’s Club, youth groups for grades 1st
through Senior High, and of course the flourishing Cross Lutheran School
encompassing Pre-School through 8th grade. Presently Cross School has
over 100 students.
Future
Our
new dedicated Sanctuary is completed and our first services in it were
on June 13, 2010. Dedication of the Sanctuary was on Reformation
Sunday, October 31, 2010. God has blessed Cross Lutheran Church and
School and its members since its early beginnings. For almost 80 years,
by God’s grace, Cross Lutheran Church and School has been proclaiming
and teaching His Word in truth and purity so that many have come to know
and grow in Christ’s forgiving love. With His help, this continues in our future. To God be the glory!