1978 was upon us as Reformation Lutheran began its Fourth Decade - Pope Paul 11 became the first non-Italian Pope in four and a half centuries...A crazed cult prophet, Jim Jones, left 913 followers dead in the jungles of Guyana...Jimmy Carter was President...And the City of Las Vegas was preparing to celebrate its 75^{th Anniversary. July 16, 1978 concluded the internship of Vicar Diane Vidlak. Once again the search was on, with Pastor Mark Winter being installed as Assistant in September of that same year. In 1979 our Church sponsored the resettling of a second Vietnamese family. The congregation endeavored to learn the new litany and hymns for the green “Lutheran Book of Worship.” Also, in this year, the two stained glass windows on either side of the cross were donated and installed. 1980 found our congregation taking part in Lutheran/Roman Catholic Dialogue coinciding with the 450th Anniversary of the Writing of the Augsburg Confession. This year saw 75 New Members. In October Pastor Winter left to accept a call in Nova Scotia. Early in 1981 a self-study Feasibility Committee found that our congregation needed a Parish worker, and an extensive search began. During this time Pastor Paul Johnson was used on a part-time basis helping to lead bible studies and visiting inactive members. In December of this year, Pastor Edwins had heart by-pass surgery. Jim Wagner was added to the staff as Lay Assistant in January, 1982, his area of responsibility being the youth. Pastor Ken recovered over the months. With clergy and lay support, we did just fine. By the fall of this year 55 attended a Family Retreat at Zion National Park This year also, Reformation purchased the Allen Organ for $37,700. The Stephen Ministry program began in 1983 and Jim Wagner resigned in the spring. In June the congregation surprised Pastor Ken with a celebration on the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination. Our membership reflected the starting to two Lutheran congregation in the suburbs. Spring of 1984 the first “Inter-Lutheran” Crop Walk was successfully begun. In June Pastor Edwins resigned after serving 18 years. Pastor Perry Carlson was called as Interim. He served the congregation well during almost a full year until Pastor Waldo Lindberg was called in May of 1985. In October Pastor Lindberg started the first Annual & Rib Bake Out. Pastor Waldo commenced the refurbishing of our property. In February, 1986 a Planning Meeting was held to start a Senior Drop- Center. By June, the first meals were served in the Katherine Center. During 1986 & 1987 the pews were re-upholstered, the sanctuary was re-carpeted and painted, new floor tile was laid, fans were hung, planters and palm trees decorated the exterior, the parking lot was resurfaced and on and on. By 1978 three stained glass windows were installed in in the sanctuary depicting the Holy Trinity. Our Fellowship Hall was named “Edwins Hall.” We were getting all “spruced” up and looking really good..}