# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S41
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Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America. 1950 4i

and 14 voters. Twenty-four pupils are enrolled in the day school,
and 44 in the Sunday school. The congregation was served many
years by Rev. R. E. Neely and now shows much life and activity
under the leadership of a vicar. Nine children were confirmed on
Easter Sunday. On Communion Sundays, when it has been neces-
sary for the writer to officiate, it has repeatedly been a most in-
spiring sight to see every pew of this chapel crowded, from the
choir to the rear. Eager attention was given to the Word of Life.
It was indeed touching when the entire congregation, including
the children, would kneel for the confessional prayer. It was also
encouraging to have as many as forty commune at the Lord’s Table
on these Sundays.

Teacher W. W. Steward was serving at Buena Vista when he
was called to his heavenly home May 16, 1949. He had served
faithfully as teacher in our Christian day schools for twenty-five
years. His co-laborers have collected contributions for a suitable
memorial for him.

The congregation purchased its chapel-school in August, 1948.
It raises $18 a month toward the vicar’s salary,

Midweek services are held regularly in the home of a member
who lives in an adjoining community and who invites her neighbors
to the gathering. As a result, an adult-class is about ready for
confirmation. Family devotions are conducted in this home, and
a number of friends and neighbors have been won through the
Missionary Lutheran and the devotional booklets. W.H.E.

Bashi, Ala.

Messiah Congregation was organized in 1928 and now consists
of 82 souls, 40 communicants, and 6 voters. Rev. S. L. Gailes is
the pastor. Miss Louise Durden is the teacher. W.H.LE

Vineland, Ala.

Good Shepherd Congregation was founded in 1931 and now
numbers 75 souls, 43 communicants, and 9 voters. The Rev. S. L.
Gailes is pastor. Miss Coleen Kelly is the teacher. W.#H.E.

Catherine, Ala.

St. Philip’s was founded in 1928 and has a membership of
86 souls, 31 communicants, and 4 voters, This congregation is
located in a community which is still primarily mission territory.
The Christian day school has an enrollment of 42 and is proving
to be the chief means for building. Miss Ruth MeWilliams is the
teacher. Pastor G. S. Roberts, who formerly served the congre-
gation, accepted a call to a new mission field in Chattanooga, Tenn.,
in 1947, The Rev. S. L. Gailes was installed as pastor on Febru-
ary 19, 1950. . W.H.E.

Rockwest, Ala.

Bethel Congregation had its beginning in 1925 and now num-
bers 70 souls, 25 communicants, and 5 voters. The plantation system
has retarded our progress in this section. The population is mi-
grating, and the contributions are meager. Through the Christian
day school, however, which has had an enrollment varying from
24 to 50, many children and homes have been reached by the Word.