# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S696
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112 MISSIONS —

here in North America, it is folly to expect our Christians th
to give one half as much as our Christians in North America:
giving. A study of just a few figures will prove enlightening
the matter of progress in contributions.

Contributions of Brazil congregations, for salary alone:

1920 __.. - 3,844,

1921 _.... ... 5,293.00
V9 nce cece cen - 5,500.00
1943 (year of great drought)... 14,256.00

The District has also taken care of its indigent students. ;

During the years 1920, 1921, and 1922 the Brazil congregations
also raised $3,364.00 for the new seminary building fund. On the ¥
average they, furthermore, raised at least $1,000 per year for other
purposes.

The congregations in Argentina are raising somewhere be
tween $6,000 and $7,000 this year.

All things considered, that is fine progress.

In Conclusion

Let us pray that the Lord may give free course to His Wor

in the South American countries, break and hinder the evil counsel
and will of those who would impede the progress of the banner
of the Cross, continue to fill men’s hearts with His Holy Spirit SO
that they will count no sacrifice too great for His cause, and make
us willing to support those at the fighting front as long and as much
as is necessary. Thus will battles be won for Christ. :

Treasurer’s Report

1941 1942 1943 Total
Argentina _200 2. $16,010.00 $26,204.46 $22,492.39 $ 64,706.85.%
Brazil 2. .- $9,193.75 41,562.74 45,858.30. 126,614.79
Furlough and Travel _... 8,870.93 1,950.10 —- 10,821.08
Board Expense .......... 654.64 407.10 384.60 1,446.34

Totals $64,729.32 $70,124.40 $68,735.29 $208,589.01

May our Father bless all your deliberations and decisions in
behalf of His kingdom.

THE Boarp oF Missions ror SouTH AMERICA

Rev. Orro Heerwacen, Chairman

Rev. E. H. H. Gane, Secretary

Rev. C. F. LEHENBAUER,
Corresponding Secretary

Mr. G. F. Bauer, Treasurer

. Rev. E.C. WEecenaurpt
Mr. E. W. Tatce
Mk. E. T. ScoumM