# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1906_S64 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 64 Arrica. — There are said to be thirty-one mis- sionary societies at work in Africa: fourteen Ameri- can, eight British, seven German, one French, and one Swiss. INpraAN Misston. — Says the Lutheran Herald: “There are now 31,000 Indians who are communi- cants of some Christian church. There are 300 church buildings among the Indians. The mis- sions have not only Christianized many Indians, but also civilized them. Sixty-five thousand In- dians now speak the English language, 112,000 have adopted civilized dress. One missionary who has worked among the Indians for forty years says that never before has he found such a demand for the Gospel among the Indians as now, especially in In- dian Territory. Frequently unconverted Indians request the preacher to continue the meetings and bring them more glad Gospel tidings.” A GRATEFUL INDIAN. — Indians are so ungrate- ful, people say. Are they? An old Indian who was blind pleaded eagerly that his eyes might be operated on, though his heart was too weak to take ether, and even if he should only be able to see for “half an hour.” He pleaded so earnestly, though the case was hopeless, that he was questioned, and it was found that he wanted his sight for the one half hour so that he could sit and gaze into the faces of the missionaries who had worked for him and taught him Christ’s love. ee Evidence of God’s Love. A certain gentleman, in the time of Luther, whilst building for himself an elegant house, chanced to fall from the scaffolding. However, he suffered no harm by the accident. When he next met Luther, he told him what had happened and how God had shielded him. He boasted that it was evident from this that the Lord loved him greatly. But Luther replied: “My dear friend, you have other and greater evidence than this that God loves you. Hold before your eyes the sufferings of Jesus, and reasons enough will be given you not to doubt the love of God.” Acknowledgments. Received of Bethlehem Chapel, New Orleans, La., $5.20 for indigent Lutherans in California. New Orleans, La., June 25, 1906. Aua. C. Retsia, 7'reas. The Lutheran Pioneer. La., 10.00; from Grace Church, Concord, N. C., 10.00; from Grace Chureh, Greensboro, N. C., 12.00; from St. Paul’s Chureh, Charlotte, N. C., 5.00. St. Louis, Mo., July 16, 1906. A. C. Burecporr, Treas. Immanuel Lutheran College, Greensboro, N.C. A Christian Institution for Colored Boys and Girls under the Auspices of the Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference. Preparatory Course for young men desiring to study theology. Complete Normal Course. Instrumental and Vocal Music. Girls’ Dormitory in charge of Matron. Building and Equipments New. Location Beautiful and Healthy. Best and Cheapest School of its kind in the South. Next Session begins September 10, 1906. For Catalogue and further information address: Rev. N. J. BAKKE, Immanuel College, Greensboro, N. C. aa inal = Luther College, New Orleans, La. (1713—1719 N. Derbigny St.) A Lutheran Institution for Colored Students of both sexes. Preparatory course for young men intending to study for the Ministry, Normal and Academical Courses. Next session begins September 4, 1906. For Catalogue and further particulars address: Rev. F. J. LANKENAU, 1688 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La. Evangelical Lutheran Colored Churches. NEW ORLEANS, LA. St. Paul's Chapel, 1625 Annette St., near N. Claiborne St.; F. J. Lan- kenau, Pastor. Divine Services: Sunday, 11 A. M. and 7.30 Pp. M.; Wednesday, M 30 P.M. Mount Zion Church, Franklin and Thalia Sts. ; K. Kretzschmar, Pastor. ante Services: Sunday, 11 A. M. and 7.30 P. M.; Thursday, Bethlehem Ci hapel, Washington Ave. and Dryades St.; J. W. F. Koss- mann, Pastor. Pane Services: Sunday, 10 A. M. and 7.30 Pr. M.; Thursday, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Holy Trinity Church; l. E. Thalley, Pastor. Divine Services: Sunday, 10.30 A. M. and 8 P. M. TERMS: Tne Lurueran PIONEER is published monthly, payable Received for Colored Missions from Mount Zion Chureh, New Orleans, La., .00; from St. Paul’s Church, New Orleans, La., 35.00; pm Bethlehem Church, New Orleans, La., 25.00; from St. Paul’s Church, Mansura, ' ' in advance at the following rates, postage included, to-wit: [| 25 UE Copymeticitisiscisieciecieicn cca $ NON Copies catcericieeieie cine cisi ewe 2.00 25 Copies.................... 5.00 : OF Copies teenie cisleteciccciceice one address. —In St. Louis by mail or carrier, 35 cents. All business communications to be addressed to Con- cordia Publishing House, Jefferson Ave. and Miami St. St. Louis, Mo. , All communications concerning the editorial depart- ment to be addressed to Prof. R. A. Brsciorr, Conover, Catawba Co., N. C.