# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S143 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Un A ABA the Ra MALS Caio pita AN en Ev. Luth, Synodical Conference of North America, 1954 148 plying the congregation with bews, altar, and pulpit; likewise to Pastors G. M. Kramer and C. P, Thompson for their pastoral assistance, Last, but not least, thanks to every Synodical member whose Contribution made the purchase of this Property possible. et us give thanks to God for having loved Us with an everlast— ing love, D.P. Rosinson, Pastor Trinity Lutheran, New Orleans, La. Since our last report to the Synodical Conference, God has continued to bless Our congregation with increased congrega- tional activity. uring the past two years, four adults and sixty-seven children were baptized; fourteen adults and seventeen children were con- firmed. Our Sunday school and day school have increased by 2 per cent. The day school teachers are Mrs, C. A. Johnson and rs. R. D. Ro inson. In addition to teaching the three R's, they D.P. Rosinson, Pastor St Philip’s, New Orleans, La, St. Philip’s, our smallest congregation in the city, is begin. ning “to shed” the attitude “we can’t,” for the spirit “we can with God’s help!” On Sunday Mornings it is no longer a novelty to have visitors Present. Two children were confirmed on Easter Sunday. Pres. ently two adults are attending the ‘instruction class. € no longer have to have special meetings to “prime” some- one to do every little thing. € men and women of the congre- Zation “are doin Visi i who “stay away” from church too long. Our Sunday school, too, has taken on new life, All glory to God alone for His Patience, love, and guidance! D.P, Rosison, Pastor