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Mount Carmel Lutheran Church
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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.
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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.