# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1905_S97
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11th Delegate Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, 1905. 97

From May 1, 1902, to June 1, 1905, our missionary held 210 sermons in the mission, which were heard by 2,326 persons; he held Saturday and Sunday school 205 times, and the number of children who attended it totals 6,614; 87 Bible classes were attended by 326 persons; the missionary held 86 religious conversations in Jewish homes, in which more than 100 persons took part; likewise he gave 14 sermons or lectures in the interest of the Jewish mission. During Advent our missionary held a week-long school comprising 114 hours, in which 1,934 children were instructed; our missionary visited 1,442 families downtown, 336 in Harlem, and 244 in Brooklyn; our missionary received 1,336 visits at the mission hall and 226 at his residence; the missionary gave 186 hours of religious instruction to various Jews who wished to prepare for baptism. He distributed 20 Bibles, 306 Testaments, and 3,545 tracts. Who can think lightly of this work? To accomplish it, our missionary had to be active not only day after day but also evening after evening, and in addition spend many hours of the night as well. Should this work, then, in the service of the Lord be in vain? Truly not! For this we have the guarantee of the promises that God Himself has given to His word. —

"The commission has met monthly, with only three exceptions. At its meetings it received and discussed the reports of the missionary and treasurer, and deliberated in detail on everything that served the welfare and advancement of the mission work among Israel. All deliberations and resolutions breathed the spirit of love, peace, and unity.

"The commission has replenished its membership twice. In place of Mr. H. Reßmeyer, who was elected by the Synod in 1902 but was unable to serve, Mr. Marcus Beckmann was appointed by the commission, and in place of the late Mr. P. Körner, P. J. Holthusen was appointed. Both have accepted.

"Regarding the finances placed at the commission's disposal, the following is to be reported:

"Cash on hand May 1, 1902................$ 259.73
"Receipts from May 1, 1902, to June 6, 1905.... 5,775.90

                                             $6,035.63
"Expenditures from May 1, 1902, to June 6, 1905..... 5,602.02

                          "Cash on hand........$ 433.61

[Signature at the foot of the page: "7" — a printer’s sheet signature, not a folio.]