# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S127 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Ev. Luth, Synodical Conference of North America, 1954 127 Arkansas (listed in the order of their Negro Population rank). In ese States we have too few Negro Pastors. Surely under God's blessing the Christian day school can be very productive in pro- viding a well-indoctrinated Negro ministeria] recruiting means for more ministers of the Gospel, is doctrinal, inspirational, and informative. Its circulation should be multiplied. Delegates to the Synodical Convention are urged to give this Paper more publicity in their respective areas, In Heartfelt Gratitude To our many friends throughout the Synodical Conference, who have freely and willingly invested in Negro missions, we say, “Thank you! God grant the increase on your investment. The Srace of our Lord be with you.” Our many mission friends should also be assured through their delegates that the Missionary Board has always proved itself eager to give Support, counsel, and aid in every way possible. Executive Secretary, Dr. Karl Kurth. It is well that mission work in the Deep South is carried on by a Board which is representative of the entire Synodical Conference, It requires generations to bring UP a people strong in the saving faith; therefore close supervision should continue to be provided. Congregational Reports Mount Calvary, Maysville (Mobile), Ala. Pastor: A, Dominick Teachers: Mrs. S. R, Dominick beriod 16 children and 14 adults Were confirmed, Contributions increased 60 per cent, and the subsidy for the Pastor’s salary was