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President Harrison Sermon at St. Mary’s — May 2015

President Harrison Sermon at St. Mary’s — May 2015

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison reprises Luther in his sermon preached at St. Mary’s church in Wittenberg as part of the dedication service for the International Lutheran Center at die Alte Latein Schule (the Old Latin School) on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Read...

International Lutheran Ctr. Dedication in Wittenberg, Part I

International Lutheran Ctr. Dedication in Wittenberg, Part I

WITTENBERG, Germany — Nearly 450 people, including Wittenberg residents, LCMS representatives and international church partners from around the world — took part in the dedication service for the International Lutheran Center at die Alte Latein Schule (the Old Latin...

International Lutheran Ctr. Dedication in Wittenberg, Part II

International Lutheran Ctr. Dedication in Wittenberg, Part II

Video coverage continues of the Festival Dedication Service for the International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany. After the St. Mary’s service, the worshipers processed from St. Mary’s to the doors of the Old Latin School, after which local government...

Old Latin School photos: May 2015

The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, was dedicated on May 3, and the renovated building is displayed in these photos taken later in May. Pictures were taken of the chapel, a dorm room, a faculty apartment, kitchen, and a...

Construction Photos: April 15

Work continued April 15 at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, including installing bookcases in the bookstore. A shipment of donated books arrived from Concordia Publishing House, and custom tables also were delivered. The Rev. David Bueltmann signed for the...

April Construction Updates

Although weekly construction meetings ended in late March, work continues at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany. It’s not always as dramatic as some weeks, but details are being finalized. The cabinets, appliances, and other accoutrements were recently...

March Construction Updates

It was a busy week at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, ending with two Bauabnahme — the final inspections in various areas. First, there was an inspection of the steel and glass fire doors (which close automatically in case of fire) throughout the...

Construction Photos: February 12-13

Glass was installed in the frames for the bookstore and foyer walls at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, on Feb. 12-13, and the elevator floor was tiled to match the Erdgeschoss hallway and foyer. The restorer also uncovered some 19th century wall décor,...