Mount Carmel Lutheran Church

This folder contains a congregational historical record, roll list 1976, a letter of call, various letters, a ministry profile, ministry committee notes, a field report form, a future projections and finances worksheet, a ministry profile from 1976, an invitation to the service of installation of Paul Teyler, a 35th anniversary booklet, an invitation to their 50th anniversary celebration, a bulletin from 1978, a list of pastors who have served the congregation, an LCA student search form, "A History Through Its 50th Year" booklet, installation service for Ronald E. Nitz 1992 program, a bulletin for the 40th anniversary, church constitution, church by-laws, constitutional amendments, proposal to the mission committee of the Southern district, and four goal statements from the ministry committee.

Mt. Carmel began in the fall of 1950. Initial survey work proved positive and a group began meeting in the Collinsville School shortly after. A first unit, which included the sanctuary and three classrooms, was secured by the winter season for under $10,000. The second phase, including two more classrooms, a kitchen, office space, and an enlarged entry-way, came soon after. The church grew steadily until the late 1960s, when there was a period of decline. The church sought part-time pastoral service for several years, and returned to full-time leadership by the 1980s.