St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, USA

Tree 161

Planted by:

Rev. Dr. Michael Foss

Biblical Votum :

2 Corinthians 4, 7-10: "But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies."

Tree species:

Prunus padus - Bird Cherry

Planting in the Luther Garden :

On July 29th, 2010, Pastor Dr. Michael Foss (2nd from right) planted a bird cherry tree on behalf of St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.

Planting the partner tree :

On July 29th, 2010, a pear tree was planted next to St. Mark Lutheran Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

Location of the tree :

This tree is located in the :

Luthergarten Andreasbreite

Location of the Luther Garden :

Between Wallstraße, Kurfürstenring (formerly Hallesche Straße) and Elbstraße

Tree 161