# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S158
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158 Proceedings of the Forty-Third Convention,

Budget for 1954—1955
Ay Unstreaction eee cece eee $34,845
This includes salaries and expenses for instructional purposes.
B. Administration 2... 1,713
This includes all general running expenses.
C. Plant Operation 2000 eee eee 12,600

This includes all utilities and help as well as general maintenance and
repair of all buildings.

Improvements: buildings and grounds 4,000
Total Expenditures 00000” $53,158
D. Anticipated Receipts 0 eee 5,400

ceceeeteeetee eeveeneeneseneceeeneeanesteoseoneone $47,758

Ever since the Budget system has been in operation, Mr. C. W.
Toenes, a member of our Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Greensboro
and a professional accountant, has checked all our accounts during
the school year periodically and submitted financial statements
to the College Board. Although on our recommendation the Mis-
sionary Board desired to remunerate him for his work, he has
generously declined. “The work which I have done can hardly
compare with that of so many of you, performed well beyond the
call of duty month after month, and often with less appreciation
than I have received. We are all fortunate, too, to have the serv-
ices at Immanuel of men who give ungrudgingly of their energies
to forward the work of the Church in this important field.” We
who have benefited by his unselfish labor are most grateful, and
we pray that the Lord may give us more Christian laymen of this
character. We add that Mr. G. Kramer, architect of St. Louis, who
manifested such an interest in our building project, likewise de-
serves our sincere appreciation and regard.

In concluding this biennial report the College Board gratefully
acknowledges the many divine favors with which Immanuel Col-
lege has been blessed and is appreciative of the fine co-operation
which it has always received from the Missionary Board of the
Synodical Conference. Tue Cottecr Boarp

G. E. Haceman, Chairman
J. T. Skmvner, Secretary

District Reports

CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA DISTRICT
By the Rev. Charles Cline
Oakland, Calif.

Bethlehem Lutheran, by the grace of God, entered into a larger
plant consisting of church and parish hall in October, 1953, and
into a new phase of congregational development in April, 1954,
when Zion Lutheran (the former owner) moved to a new location.
During the seven months of joint occupancy, Bethlehem had to
meet at 8:30 on Sunday mornings for worship. Even though an
evening service was added, church attendance fell off sharply, and
the financial picture became rather dark. But since the 11:00 A. M.
service has been added to the 8:30 A.M. service, lost members are