# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S167
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

eeeemareeen mA MARU E DS AS AI ghd AAALAC SN rs Bisa uh, habt eM Aitken il Sea begcy

Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America, 1954 167

Houston, Holy Cross; Rev. Henry Sorrell

This congregation is troubled with much delinquency in its
midst. Upon invitation of the congregation, the Field Secretary and
the pastor have visited all the members in an effort to determine
the cause and to give helpful suggestions for improvement. Mem-
bers of the congregation have expressed themselves to the effect
that this effort has been helpful to them. The school has an enroll-
ment of 24 and is taught by Mr. I. L, Bridges. In August, 1952,
a home was purchased for Mr. Bridges with the assistance of the
District Church Extension Fund. In July, 1958, some extensive
repairs were made at the parsonage with the help of the District
Church Extension Fund.

Statistics, 1952: Souls 115; Communicants — 57; Voters — 14;
School — 27; Sunday School — 29
1953: Souls — 120; Communicants — 60; Voters — 16;
School — 24; Sunday School — 24
Accessions by Baptism, 1952: Children — 6; Adults —1
1953: Children —3; Adults —0

Accessions by Confirmation, 1952: Children — 5; Adults — 3
1953: Children —2; Adults — 4
Financial Report, 1952: Offerings for Home Purposes — $1,756.86;
World Missions — $122.40. Subsidy:
Texas District — $5,892.50; Missionary
Board — $900.00
1953: Offerings for Home Purposes — $3,155,86;
World Missions — $47.85. Subsidy:
Texas District — $5,655.92; Missionary
Board — $900.00

Houston, Mount Calvary; Rev. Henry Sorrell

The school at Mount Calvary was discontinued at the close of
the term in June, 1952. The Board of Missions had been giving
close attention to some important factors in connection with the
conduct of this school, such as the teaching standards in. the
school, the facilities, and the fact that a large percentage of the
pupils were faithful in their adherence to other churches. The
Board made an effort to improve upon all these situations. Finally
it was decided to close this school, since the assistance the Dis-
trict would be giving toward its operation would not be in the
interest of good stewardship.

Statistics, 1952: Souls — 49; Communicants — 23; Voters — 7;
Sunday School — 32
1953: Souls — 51; Communicants — 23; Voters — 7;
Sunday School — 18
Accessions by Baptism, 1952; Children — 0; Adults —0
1953; Children—0; Adults —0
Accessions by Confirmation, 1952: Children — 0; Adults — 4
1953: Children—1; Adults —0
Financial Report, 1952: Offerings for Home Purposes — $388.29;
World Missions — $8.50
1953: Offerings for Home Purposes —~ $539.00;
World Missions — $15.23