Martin Luther Home Centennial
A Century of Love and Service
This year, Mosaic celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of Martin Luther Home, one of our cherished legacy organizations.
Established in 1925, the spirit and impact of Martin Luther Home continue to flourish within Mosaic today. As we honor this milestone, we reflect on the countless individuals who have contributed to this remarkable legacy over the years. All year long, we will celebrate the dedicated women and men who have served, volunteered, and generously supported Martin Luther Home and Mosaic in Beatrice.
The culmination of our celebrations will take place on Sunday, October 5, at Mosaic in Beatrice, where we will gather to reminisce and share meaningful stories about the profound impact that Martin Luther Home—and now Mosaic—has had on the lives of those we serve.
Please join us in this momentous celebration!
Join Us!
October 5
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open to anyone in the community. Please RSVP below.
Agenda includes: Welcome and short program, games, activities and historical displays
Snacks and refreshments to be provided
Is there an admission fee for the anniversary celebration?
No, the event is free to the public.
What can I expect at the event?
The afternoon will open with a short program featuring Linda Timmons, Mosaic’s President and CEO, and the Rev. Jim Fruehling, Ph.D., a grandson of one of the Martin Luther Home founders. Following that, the new Martin Luther Home Museum will be open for visits, tours of the campus will be available, and there will be games in the gym, along with refreshments.
Will food and beverages be available?
Mosaic will provide light refreshments–cupcakes, popcorn, and a beverage–to all guests.
Where can I park?
Limited parking is available on the Mosaic in Beatrice campus, plus a large lot directly across the street. The City of Beatrice has made the parking lot of the Beatrice City Pool available (one block away), and there will be a free wheelchair accessible shuttle bus to take people to and from the campus.
What’s the dress code for the event?
The dress code is casual, as we want you to be comfortable! Remember, parts of the event will be inside and other activities outside.
Will I be asked for a donation?
We will not ask people to make a donation as part of the event. However, as a non-profit organization that uses donor gifts for multiple purposes that benefit the people we serve, donations are always welcome. Currently, Mosaic in Beatrice is accepting gifts for landscaping and beautification of the campus.
Where can I learn more about Mosaic in Beatrice?
Visit mosaicinfo.org to learn about Mosaic and services in Beatrice. People are also welcome to participate in our free, monthly Discover the Possibilities (DTP). We’ll have sign-up opportunities for DTPs available at the event.
History of Martin Luther Homes
In 1925, in the small Nebraska community of Sterling, a group of like-minded people led by the Revs. Julius Moehl, August Hoeger and William Fruehling, and laymen John Aden and William Ehmen created a place named Martin Luther Home with the specific goal to offer education for children with disabilities. So welcome was this new ministry that the first students arrived within a few days of announcing it—even before the school was ready for them. Learn more about Martin Luther Home history in The Reason We Exist: Stories of Mosaic’s Call to Love and Serve.