# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1906_S80 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 80 The Lutheran Pioneer. In the afternoon a mission sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. Ph. Schmidt, of Concord, N. C., from the Gospel lesson for the day, Luke 19, 41—48. This service was attended by a large and apprecia- tive audience. The chapel was filled with hearers. At night, the undersigned also preached to a very large audience from John 3, 3, the subject being: The New Birth. The collection for the day was $28.00. The church in Charlotte, from all appearances, is in a prosperous condition. It must be remembered that this church had quite a setback a few years ago when part of the members followed Rev. Pfifer, who organized a congregation in opposition to the mother church. But by God’s help, the present pastor has succeeded in bringing back many of the stray sheep to the fold. The membership of the church has in- creased considerably since Rev. McDavid took charge of the field. The schoolhouse has been remodeled, and a coat of paint applied, which added greatly to the pre- serving of the building and towards the improving of the looks of the property. May the Lord continue to shower His blessing upon the mission field in Charlotte, N. C. Jas. H. D. Right Riches. It is not a sin to possess property and a family; but thou art forbidden to convert thy possessions into thy masters; thou must remain their master and cause them to serve thee. — Luther. BOOK TABLE. Tumrp Reaver. Illustrated. Standard American Series. Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo. Price, 30 cts. This well-printed, substantially bound, and finely illustrated Reader carries forward progressively the work of the First and the Second Reader. It consists of a care- fully graded series of lessons in prose and verse containing only wholesome reading matter suited to the capacity of the pupils and adapted to awaken their interest. The new difficult words are placed at the head of the lessons in which they first occur, and, whenever necessary, defined in such words as are already familiar to the pupils from the vocabulary of the preceding, Readers. We are con- fident that the hope of the Committee which prepared the book will be fulfilled and that the Reader will “lighten the under of the teacher and interest and please his pupils. SYNopALBERICHT des Illinois-Distrikts. A. D. 1906. Con- por Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo. Price, The entire educational work of the Church ifs inti- mately related to the work of missions. This is especially true of our Colleges and Seminaries, whose main object it is to prepare preachers and teachers for the Lord’s work in church and school. It was therefore a happy idea to present at the recent meeting of the large Illinois District of the Missouri Synod a paper on “Our Schools * of the Prophets,” established and fostered by the Church in obedience to the Lord’s command: “Preach the Gospel to every creature.” The instructive and inspiring paper, presented in full in the Synodical Report, gives to this Report a special value and makes it worthy of a wide | circulation. HANDBUCH DER DEUTSCHEN NATIONALLITERATUR. Von O. Hattstaedt, Professor am Concordia-Gymnasium zu Milwaukee, Wis. Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo. Price, $1.75. This is an excellent manual of German literature, well adapted for the class-room and for private study. The introductory chapters to each of the seven periods and the biographical and critical notices are written, and the selections from the leading authors are made from a Christian standpoint. This gives to the book a peculiar worth and makes it all the more welcome for use in our higher church schools and for private reading in our Christian homes. The beautiful volume, clearly printed, handsomely bound, and adorned with a number of por- traits of artistic merit, will also prove a suitable and welcome present in the coming Christmas season. Acknowledgment. Received for Colored Missions: From Mount Calvary Church, Mount Pleasant, N. C., $5.00; St. Peter's Church, at Dry’s School House, N. C., 3.00; Immanuel Church, Reimerstown, N.C.,2.00; Mount Zion Church, New Orleans, La., 50.00; St. Paul’s Church, New Orleans, La., 70.00; Bethlehem Church, New Orleans, La., 50.00; St. Paul’s Church, Mansura, La., 20.00; Zion Church, Gold Hill, N.C., 30.00; Concordia Church, Rockwell, N. C., 15.00; Grace Church, Concord, N. C., 32.16; Grace Church, Greensboro, N. C., 24.00: St. Matthew’s Church, Meherrin, Va., 21.71; St. John’s Church, Salisbury, N:C., 22.74; St. Paul’s Church, Charlotte, N.C., 10.00: St. James’ Church, Southern Pines, N. C., 2.50; Bethlehem Church, Monroe, N. C., 2.50. St. Louis, Mo., September 19, 1906. A. C. BurGporr, Treas. 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. 0. and 7.30 Pp. M.; Wednesday, 7.30 P. M. Mount Zion Church, Franklin and Thalia Sts. ; K. Kretzschmar, Pastor. Divine Services: Sunday, 11 A. M. and 7.30 P. M.; Thursday, 7.30 P. M. Bethlehem Chapel, Washington Ave. and Dryades St.; J. W. F. Koss- mann, Pastor. penne Services: Sunday, 10 A. M. and 7.30 p. M.; Thursday, P.M. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Holy Trinity Church; L. E. Thalley, Pastor. Divine Services: Sunday, 10.30 A. M9. and 8 P. xf. TERMS: Tne LUTHERAN PIONEER is published monthly, payable in advance at the following rates, postage included, to-wit: $ .25 - 9.00 Club rates only allowed if all copies are to be sent to 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. Bisonorr, Conover, Catawba Co., N. C.