Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, recognized significant ordination and commissioning anniversaries of 8 faculty and emeriti and one staff member at the end of chapel service on Dec. 13. Each was recognized individually and prayers of thanksgiving were offered for their service. A reception was held following the chapel service to allow individuals in the Seminary community the opportunity to express their gratitude.

The following Concordia Seminary faculty and staff members were recognized:

• Joel Biermann             25 years
• William Utech             25 years
• Glenn Nielsen             30 years
• Timothy Saleska          30 years
• Robert Weise              30 years
• Blake Wolf                  35 years
• Bruce Hartung            45 years
• Robert Kolb (emeritus)           40 years
• Louis Brighton (emeritus)       60 years

In the photo, front row, from left: Timothy Saleska, Glenn Nielsen, Louis Brighton, Robert Kolb, Bruce Hartung; back row, Robert Weise, William Utech, and Joel Biermann.