# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1920_S83
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The Lutheran Pioneer.

Verse 11: Let us labor, therefore, to enter into
that rest, lest any man fall after the same example
of unbelief. In order to be duly impressed by this
warning, earnestly ponder Heb. 3, 7—19 and 1 Cor.
10, 1—12!

Verse 12 gives us another reason why we should
persevere: Tor the Word of God is quick and power-
ful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing
even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and
of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the
thoughts and inlents of the heart. The Law is
mighty to convince us of sin and lay us in the dust.
The Gospel also is living and powerful indeed, yea,
more glorious than the Law,-a power of God to save
all that believe. Let us use God’s Word and Sacra-
ments while we have an opportunity.

Our High Priest, the Word incarnate, searches
our hearts, knows whether our faith’s labor is gen-
uine (vy. 14), and is-able and willing to bless us by
His grace. Let us, then, hold fast our profession to
the end without wavering. How sweet will our
rest be! When the Lord will turn again the cap-
tivity of Zion, we shall be like them that dream.
Then our mouth shall be filled with laughter and
our tongue with singing. Then shall we exclaim:
The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we
are glad. H. Osteruus.

St. Louis and Springfield.

The editor, a few days ago, received a letter from
one of our hard-working missionaries which, he
feels, he must let all the readers of the ProNEER
read. He feels certain that all our readers will be
pleased to read it.

St. Lonis, Mo., October 11, 1920.
Dear Pastor LANKENAU : —

You will find enclosed herewith a copy of my
new paper. It is really a continuation of The Holy
_ Trinity Lutheran. The Lutheran Message, however,
will cover my entire field. I hope that it will do
much good. At the new City Infirmary and City
Hospital I meet quite a few of the upper strata of
colored society. I intend to make ample use of
this paper in these places. Of course, I distribute
the Pronrer regularly. I believe that the work in
this section, and in our entire field, for that matter,
is still pioneer work. I believe the Lutheran Church
must be made known among the colored people.
They must know that there is such a thing as a

Colored Lutheran Church. While publicity work
may not bring results immediately in point of in-
creased membership, I believe that it will tell in
years to come. I cannot imagine, for instance, that
all the children who attend our schools will forget
the Church.

On October 3 our congregation in Springfield
celebrated its annual mission festival. Quite a bit
of preparatory work was done. Tnvelopes were
mailed to the communicant members. And on Oc-
tober 3 the collection showed a total of $64.12. The
members rejoiced over their success. Just a few
Sundays ago the Berea Bible Class raised $5.40 for
missions. This, together with the $30 collection last
May and the mission-festival collection, makes a
total of almost $100 given for missions this year.
A real sacrifice was required on the part of some to
reach this fine total on Mission Sunday. The widow
of whom I wrote in a previous article again made a
donation of $5. There were several other $5 con-
tributions. — The Gospel has not lost its power!

I have hopes that our congregation in St. Louis
will swell its Building Fund to $200 by the end of
the year.

I also have hopes that the total receipts on this
field (Grace and Trinity) will reach $1,000 for
the year.

The school enrolment in St. Louis is 85. We
have made it a rule that all who attend the day-
school must also attend the Sunday-school. Result:
increased Sunday-school attendance.

Yours respectfully,
HERBERT C. Cavs.

A Day of Great Rejoicing in St. Mark’s,

; Atlanta.

On Sunday, September 12, our little congrega-
tion in Atlanta celebrated Harvest Home and Mis-
sion Festival. Our pioneer missionary, Rev. N. J.

-Bakke, was with us and preached two stirring ser-

mons to appreciative audiences. It is needless to
say that we received much instruction, comfort and
edification from his visit. Several of the older mem-
bers from North Carolina had oftentimes expressed
the wish to have the Rev. Bakke visit us, and now
feel well repaid by his visit. The very fact that he
was with us on this joyful occasion will make the
day one long to be remembered. :

-Not only did St. Mark’s members enjoy these
services, hut they were greatly appreciated by mem-