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There’s still time to get involved in The Wittenberg Project
“The Wittenberg Project is about Gospel ministry,” said LCMS missionary Rev. David Mahsman, managing director of the International Lutheran Society of Wittenberg. Tremendous progress is happening with the renovation of the 450-year-old Old Latin School in Wittenberg,...
Roofing work completed on Old Latin School
The release has been signed on the roof work that it was done properly on the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany. Restoration specialists are at work on the sandstone plaque placed on the building when it was renovated and expanded in 1828. Other parts of the...
A lifetime of learning about Luther
by Lu Ann and David Selmeyer We are setting up our first display at church this weekend. We belong to Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo, Wis., but I play the organ down the road at the church in Birnamwood where my mother was raised. I also will share the display with...
East End Scaffolding Removed
Early November Construction Updates
The framework has been installed for the restrooms on the ground floor as have new water pipes near the Juedenstrasse door. Elsewhere, more drywall and wiring has been installed. That work is ongoing. Discussions have begun with the architects, electrical engineer and...
Late October Wittenberg Construction Updates
The historic preservation authorities have approved the final color for the exterior of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany. Already, the south side of the building has gotten a coat of the approved cream color. All of scaffolding should be coming down soon,...
New Life for the Old Latin School
The LCMS, CPH and our German sister church have a vision to convert the Old Latin School in the heart of Wittenberg, Germany, into a ministry and education center with a view to the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Follow along as this...
Ideas for Mission and Ministry
by the Rev. James K. Gullen During National Lutheran Schools Week last year, Salem Lutheran School in Jacksonville, Ill., where my wife, Linda, is a teacher, had a Mission Fair for Grandparents Day. Each classroom was to select one of the mission projects of The...
Wittenberg Project Construction Updates
Much progress has been made on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany. The south-side exterior of the building is mostly finished. Roof tiles and windows are being installed. Stucco work is proceeding on the east side of the building and on the...
Wittenberg Project October Construction Updates
Construction is progressing on the new International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, thanks to all those supporting The Wittenberg Project. This photo album shows construction updates made in October.