Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

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Luther Memorial Lutheran Church

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This folder contains a congregational historical record, a brief history of the church, a congregational statistical record, a bulletin from 1963, a bulletin from 1965, a booklet from the 15th anniversary, a service of praise bulletin, statistics on the church, a letter of call, installation of Gregory Paul Ames 1992 program, installation of Ron A. McCulloch 1988 program, and service of holy communion 1988 program.

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      In July of 1946 Rev. Carl Mau arrived from Philadelphia Seminary to begin work in this area. On April 7,1947 ground was broken for the church, and the cornerstone was laid on Reformation Sunday, October 26, of that year. The first service was held the following Christmas Eve with 52 in attendance. March 21, 1948 marked the official organization of this congregation with 66 charter members. On May 1,1948 the church was dedicated. The parsonage was dedicated September 28, 1958, and on November 21, 1965 the educational wing was dedicated.

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