Under a canopy of clear blue skies, Cornerstone Lutheran Church welcomed hundreds of guests to its 11th Annual Oktoberfest on Friday, September 26, a celebration filled with faith, fellowship, and fantastic food.
The event featured an authentic German supper that delighted attendees with hearty classics like spatzel, roasted pork and red cabbage. Brats smoked to perfection by Pastor Max and Pastor Scott were a crowd favorite, complemented by warm Ben’s Pretzels and a variety of desserts! Guests enjoyed the festive atmosphere with traditional music by Indy Polkamotion, laughter, and the smell of grilled goodness wafting through the air.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the many volunteers who made the event a success:
- Grill/Brat Tent – Jeff and Tracy Gerbers
- German Supper – Karl and Karen Krohn & Jeff Williams
- Desserts – Sara Van Dyke & Wanda Henderson
- Snack Shack – Debbie Salefski
- Beer Tent – Todd Hornsby and Patrick Hay
- Decorations & Signs – Clarissa Hay & Beth Murphy
- Kids Area and Bounce Houses – Robin & Joe Clark and Derek & Greta Achenbach
- Photo Booth – Ken and Judy Delp
- Marketing and Communications – Cathy Klemm & Sam Kupiainen
- Facilities – Matt Thompson & Mike Pomeranke
- Set Up and Tear Down – Tony Ford
- Photographer – Rob Botzum
- Volunteer Coordination – Sara Konopka and Paige Vauter
- Ticket Sales – Lee Ann & Mike Roeder
- Event Oversight – Kendall and Lisa Rump, and Nate Prahlow
From the cheerful kids bouncing in inflatable houses to the clinking of steins, the event was a true testament to the spirit of our Christian community and celebration. Cornerstone Lutheran Church continues to bring joy and connection for all of our sites, plus our Carmel community, and this year’s Oktoberfest was no exception.
Here’s to another successful year—and many more to come!
