MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Photos: Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates centennial

The Rev. Lisa Bates-Froiland holds up two bricks from Redeemer's first church building, at N. 16th St. and Wisconsin Ave.
The Rev. Lisa Bates-Froiland holds up two bricks from Redeemer's first church building, at N. 16th St. and Wisconsin Ave.
Pat A. Robinson / For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Rev. Lisa Bates-Froiland hugs Bessie Bray, 100, after a ceremony marking 100 years for Redeemer Lutheran Church at 631 N. 19th St. Bray is believed to be the first to be christened in the church's baptismal font.
The Rev. Lisa Bates-Froiland hugs Bessie Bray, 100, after a ceremony marking 100 years for Redeemer Lutheran Church at 631 N. 19th St. Bray is believed to be the first to be christened in the church's baptismal font.
Pat A. Robinson / For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bessie Bray, 100, stands to be recognized at a celebration marking 100 years in the building for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.
Bessie Bray, 100, stands to be recognized at a celebration marking 100 years in the building for Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.
Pat A. Robinson / For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A brick from the current location of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N. 19th St., was on display Saturday as the church marked 100 years in the building.
A brick from the current location of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N. 19th St., was on display Saturday as the church marked 100 years in the building.
Pat A. Robinson / For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bessie Bray answers questions about her youth in her Wauwatosa apartment last week.
Bessie Bray answers questions about her youth in her Wauwatosa apartment last week.
Michael Sears, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel