# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S121
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Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America, 1954 1921

We wish to call the attention of the delegates to a resolution
passed by the Walther League at its 60th Anniversary Convention
in Chicago in 1953, viz., to set aside one half of its $20,000 special
collection in 1954 for the purpose of providing a dormitory for the
Nigerian Mission’s teacher-training program on the normal school
compound. The Missionary Board suggests that the Walther League
be given a vote of thanks by the convention for this generous gift,

Conclusion

Brethren, in these last days of the world’s existence, let us
as the redeemed of the Lord labor together indefatigably for the
dissemination of the eternal verities, so that the Cross, the emblem
of the Crucified One, may be embedded deeply in cities and hamlets,
in villages and rural areas, and serve as a magnet which will draw

ousands into the arms of a loving, compassionate Savior, who is
still issuing in all tenderness of heart the winsome invitation:
“Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest,” Matt. 11:20.

Time is fleeting! The hour of midnight is approaching! The
sand in the hour glass is gradually diminishing! ‘Judgment Day
is approaching! In the face of these undeniable facts, dare we
whose souls are “lighted with wisdom from on high,” dare we “to
men benighted the lamp of life deny?” No, our watchword must
ever be: “We must save the lost!” May God grant us a willing-
ness and readiness to do that which is pleasing unto Him and which
enhances the spiritual welfare of blood-bought souls!

Respectfully submitted,

THE Missionary Boarp
OF THE Lurueran SynopicaL ConFrrence

Kart Kurrn, Executive Secretary

Alabama Field Reports

THE ALABAMA FIELD
By the Rev. W. H, Ellwanger, Acting Superintendent

In accord with the will and wisdom of God, as clearly revealed
by His Word, Christians carry on mission work among the Negroes
of our land. Since 1916, when Missionary N. Bakke was sent by the
Missionary Board in response to a mission cal] through Miss Rosa

979,617 Negroes reside this day. Through the years the investment
from the mission treasury has been heavy. Though missionaries
endured extreme hardships and discouragements at times, there
has been no retrenchment on the part of the Missionary Board.
The Savior’s Word has always been the unquestioned authority
and command moving the workers to follow their call with dili-
gence and zeal: “Go ye. . , preach the Gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that be-
lieveth not shall be damned.” “Ye shall be witnesses unto Me
both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the
uttermost part of the earth.” “Ye are the light of the world.”