# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S67
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Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America. 1950 67

taught by Mrs. Rahab Jackson, has 44 pupils, 19 of whom are non- ©
Lutherans. At a recent visit we found 37 children crowded into
seating for 24. This is still our school, and we ought to present
a better front to the community.

St. Matthew’s, Baltimore, Md.
Rev. W. J. Pledger, Pastor

St. Matthew’s is making fine progress spiritually, numerically,
and financially. The members have devoted considerable time to
improving the appearance of their church property and are striving
to liquidate their indebtedness and become self-supporting.
Although still a subsidized church, the congregation is sponsoring
a Sunday school and preaching services at Turner’s Station near
Baltimore, Md. This is indicative of vision and consecration, The
pastor and people are to be highly commended.

St. Luke’s, Spartanburg, S. C.
Rev. W. J. Tervalon, Pastor

St. Luke’s was founded in 1913. The present building is in need
of repairs. The congregation numbers 34 baptized members,
20 communicants, and 7 voting members. The Sunday school is
being revived. Little progress has been made during the past
years. If the church is to make any great progress, a resident
pastor is required.

The pastor serves the church twice a month from Atlanta.

St. Mark’s, Atlanta, Ga.
Rev. W. J. Tervalon, Pastor

The organization of St. Mark’s dates back to December 20, 1914.
It was begun by the sainted Rev. N. J. Bakke. In 1915 a church
was built and dedicated. The present location is a few blocks from
the old location. The present church was built and dedicated
in 1927. It is a beautiful brick building.

At present the congregation numbers 40 souls, 20 communi-
cant and 8 voting members. During the past months 9 children
were baptized, and 1 adult was confirmed, and there are 3 adults
being instructed for confirmation. Some progress is in the making.

Mission Opportunities

We have not yet been able to complete our survey of mission
opportunities in the Southeastern District, but the information
at hand indicates to us that the Synodical Conference, through its
Missionary Board and the Board for Missions and Church Exten-
sion for the Southeastern District of The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod, should have under active consideration the expan-
sion of the work in metropolitan centers as Washington, D.C.,
Norfolk, Va., Portsmouth, Va., Newport News, Va., Charleston,
S.C., and Savannah, Ga. —

South Carolina

Late in 1949, through the Lutheran Hour, we were given an
opportunity to present a Christ-centered and far-reaching program
near Walterboro, S.C. The sainted Dr. Walter A. Maier received
a letter from one Mrs. Zella Mae Burton, who pleaded for assistance