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Lutheran Church of Our Savior burns its mortgage

Celebratory event held in Rehoboth in honor of congregation’s 75th annivesary
July 20, 2025

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior celebrated its 75th anniversary in Rehoboth Beach by burning its mortgage July 13. 

The mortgage, originally for $454,683, was taken out in April 2011, and paid off in December 2024, but staff wanted to wait until the weather was warm enough so everyone could attend.

“This marks the 75th anniversary of when services began here on the Boardwalk in 1950,” said Vacancy Pastor Don Schaefer. “This has been a sign of the amazing generosity and faithfulness of this congregation. This has been a long time coming, and trying to pay off a mortgage is always a challenge. They were determined to do it, and they did.”