Images of Central Florida
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Photographer
Unknown
Keywords
Sawyer, Richard (Dick); Marcis, Albert, Dr.; O'Shoney, Glenn, Rev. Dr.; Rossow, E.J., Rev.; Foundation Stone; new church facility; time capsule; narthex
Description
Although the new church building was not yet completed. the members of St. Luke's were allowed limited access in order to have a ceremony as the "Foundation Stone" was laid in the new narthex area. Participating in the ceremony were (l-r): Richard (Dick) Sawyer, President of the congregation; Rev. Albert Marcis, President of the SELC District; Rev. Dr. Glenn O'Shoney, Executive Director of the LCMS Board for Mission Services and Rev. E. J. Rossow, pastor of St. Luke's. Four "time capsules" (8" diameter PVC tubes) had been filled with mementos, historical documents and letters meant to be read by future generations, then sealed and placed into a concrete container under the floor. After the brief ceremony, the marble capstone (aka foundation stone) was placed on top and grouted into place. The stone and the contents of the time capsule remained in this spot (close to the baptismal fountain...slightly to its west) until early in the congregation's Centennial Year in 2012. At that time, the narthex area was revised to accommodate the need for a larger gathering space for congregants. Planters, built into the floor in 1993, were removed completely and the foundation stone was moved to another area (near a window on the north wall) of the narthex. The 1993 time capsules were removed, opened and additional memorabilia, reflecting the Centennial, were added before being placed back into the concrete holder and resealed for posterity.
Date
April 18, 1993
Coverage-Spatial
Seminole County, Fla.
Side of Image
Front of Postcard
Repository
St. Luke's Lutheran Church and School; DSpace at St. Luke's
Repository Collection
D. Expanded Church 1993-2011
Identifier
DP0020455
Rights Statement
All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 2021 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 or (407) 365-3408.
Digital Publisher
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo, Fla.
Digital Reproduction Specifications
Jpeg2000 images were derived from previously scanned jpeg images.
Recommended Citation
"Foundation Stone Laying for St. Luke's new facility. April 18, 1993" (1993). Images of Central Florida. 4598.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-images/4598
Keywords
Sawyer, Richard (Dick); Marcis, Albert, Dr.; O'Shoney, Glenn, Rev. Dr.; Rossow, E.J., Rev.; Foundation Stone; new church facility; time capsule; narthex