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International Center, 1979 - 2016

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Scope and Contents

  • Dedicatory metal plate (2.5 x 3.75 in.)
  • The history of the headquarters of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by August Suelflow, May 1983 (2 pages)
  • Map: Planned location of the new International Center on the Concordia Seminary Campus (1979) (1 page)
  • Letter from Norman Sell (Chairman, Building Committee) and Ralph Bohlmann (President, LCMS) to neighbors of proposed IC site on Concordia Seminary Campus (March 10, 1980. 1 page)
  • Letter from Norman Sell (Chairman, Building Committee) and Ralph Bohlmann (President, LCMS) to neighbors of proposed IC site on Concordia Seminary Campus (May 29, 1980. 3 pages) re: negative reactions to plan
  • "Lutheran Synod plans Kirkwood headquarters" (article with artist's sketch in Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. December 18, 1980)
  • Three photos of IC interior: office areas, video studio, and cafeteria
  • Brochure soliciting support for building of the IC (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • The Laying of the Cornerstone for the International Center of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. April 13, 1982, 12:30 PM (program: 5 pages)
  • "Synod headquarters reaches halfway mark" (photocopy of article in Saint Louis Construction News and Reviews. April 14, 1982)
  • "Missouri Synod in its new building" (photocopy of article in Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, December 23, 1982)
  • The International Center (introductory illustrated brochure. (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • A Day of Praise. February 20, 1983. Dedication of the new International Center (2 pages) [printed in error?]
  • Invitation to dedication of International Center, Sunday, May 29, 1983
  • The [IC] Dedication Service, 2 PM, May 29, 1983 (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • Booklet: A tour of the Synod's International Center (after September 1997, 12 pages)
  • Booklet: A self-guided tour of the Synod's International Center (after November 1997, 12 pages)
  • Booklet: A tour of the LCMS International Center (September 2012, 27 pages)
  • Bookmark marking dedication of International Center
  • LCMS dedicates new International Center (news release, May 31, 1983. 3 pages)
  • Building guide to the IC (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • Service of Dedication of the Major Art Works for the International Center. June 21, 1983 (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • Go into all the world (IC guest acknowledgment signed by Ralph A Bohlmann. 1 page)
  • "Holy wood: an artist's mural for Lutherans" (article in Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, July 11, 1983, on wood mural for IC by David von Behren)
  • Helping you share the Gospel (6 pages, trifold sent to congregations to raise funds for the IC)
  • Two letters from Richard Engdahl, Stewardship and Financial Support. February 15 and 24, 1984, re: support for the IC
  • Flyer: "Wise stewardship for mission and ministry" (2 pages)
  • Brochure: The International Center, A functional focus for our work together as a Synod (4 pages, bi-fold)
  • International Center Observance: announcements for worship services or Sunday bulletins (1 page)
  • Pastor's letter for International Center Observance (1 page)
  • Discussion topics for International Center Observance (2 pages)
  • Children's study for International Center Observance (2 pages)
  • Service of Dedication of the Addition to the International Center, October 19, 1988 (6 pages, tri-fold)
  • Wang VS user profile: The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (re: IC computer system, 6 pages, tri-fold)
  • "Theology of ecology: churches now emphasize mandate to be good steward of the Earth" (article in Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, April 29, 1990, with photo of IC employee, Dick Krenzke, picking up trash along Interstate 44)
  • Contribution/Pledge envelope for IC funding
  • "Law of jungle on church grounds" (article in Saint Louis Post-Dispatch on swans and geese in IC lake, July 15, 1993)
  • Welcome booklet and guide for the International Center (20 pages)
  • As a Synod, we work for and with one another (fundraising brochure for the IC, 4 pages)
  • LCMS Information Center, People to People (chart of LCMS information sources, 1 page)
  • LCMS Board of Directors Meeting, February 21, 1986, re: proposal for / description of addition to IC
  • Celebrating 150 years of God's Blessings: IC staff directory 1997 (48 pages)
  • A Self-guided Tour of the Synod's International Center (after 1997, 16 pages)
  • Grand piano dedication, May 16, 2011: Phillip Magness and Mark Laverty, featured pianists (print-out, 2 pages)
  • "Bringing down historic Brownhurst [house] at Vianney" (online Webster-Kirkwood Times article, July 29, 2011, re: historic structure near IC property (print-out, 2 pages)
  • Service of Matins with the Blessing of the Reformation Altar [in IC chapel], September 19, 2016
  • A Guide to the Reformation Altar, compiled by Jon Vieker (8 pages, quad-fold)
  • "Cranach Reformation Altar reproduction installed at International Center" (print-out of article from Reporter, September 22, 2016, 2 pages)
  • Order of Service: Service of Dedication for the Chapel Crucifix and Installation of the Chief Administrative Officer (September 14, 2023)

Dates

  • Creation: 1979 - 2016

Extent

1 Folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

http://concordiahistoricalinstitute.org
Contact:
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Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
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