# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S135
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America, 1954 185

system, many of our people have migrated to the northern sections
of our country; however, they are still faithful to our Lutheran
Church. The congregation today numbers 47 souls,
P. R. Hun
Holy Cross, Camden, Ala.
Pastor: M. K, Hargens Teacher: Fred Carstarphen

Holy Cross Congregation in Camden was established 29 years
ago by the Rev. E. A. Westcott. Migration to large cities has also

increased from 46 to 62. Our day school has an enrollment of
40 children. In the past five-year period, 42 have been baptized
and 15 confirmed. The church and Sunday school offerings in this

M. K. Harcens
Bethel, Rockwest, Ala.

Pastor: M. K. Hargens Teacher: James Wiggins

Bethel Lutheran Church was established 30 years ago in
a plantation area called Rockwest .. . approximately six miles
from Camden, the county seat, and the home of the missionary,
Lack of employment in this community has made it necessary for
many families to migrate to urban centers. This migration is still

of the question at present. Yet Bethel Congregation has furnished,
and is still furnishing, workers for the Lord’s kingdom. A former
Sunday school teacher, who walked ten miles every Sunday to
teach her class, is now enrolled in our Academy in Selma, prepar-
ing to be a teacher in our Christian day schools.

M. K. Harcens
Zion, Tait’s Place, Ala.

Zion Congregation is located on a large plantation nine miles
from Camden in a rural community called Tait’