# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1931_S97 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 96 THE LUTHERAN PIONEER and of some successful efforts to break up or close the doors of Christian schools. As we appraise the faithful service being ren- dered by those who have responded to the Gospel’s appeal to rise up and follow Him, we know of the heart-break of many humble followers of the Man of Nazareth, who like Him have been cruelly mis- understood by those closest and dearest in the home or in the circle of intimate friends and have been rejected by those to whom they came with the Word of Light. “He is despised and rejected of men” may properly be written of many a faithful Chris- tian — Chinese or foreigner — who continues loyal to his Redeemer, telling the Gospel-story where he can, distributing the Gospel portions where he goes, and living sacrificially and triumphantly the life of the redeemed. G. C. Lacy. ‘Preach the Gospel to Every Creature.” Important activities are going on, and great. deeds are being done in the world. Many of them deserve to be highly regarded. But the most far- reaching and most necessary one of them all, the one deserving of profoundest consideration, is the winning of souls for heaven — mission-work. The world needs food and clothing; it needs schools and hospitals; it needs railroads and a score of other things essential for this life. But more than all of these it needs the Bread of Life and the garments of righteousness in Christ; it needs spir- itual instruction and healing; it needs an open highway to heaven. Jesus knew all the needs of mankind, and He said, “Preach the Gospel.” We admire the great merchant, the prominent educator, the famous doctor, the administrator of great affairs; but a far greater work than theirs is being done by the missionary, who builds God’s kingdom for time and eternity. How do you regard your missionaries, and what are you doing for them? BOOK TABLE. Fliehet aus Babel. By Prof. A. 7’. Kramer, Crespo, Ar- gentina. 32 pages. This well-written pamphlet is intended for free distri- bution among the members of our Church in Argentina. It has the outspoken purpose of showing the Lutherans of Argentina that the German Evangelical La Plata Synod has departed from God’s Word in practically every im- portant doctrine of the Christian religion; and the author convincingly carries out his purpose. From their own , Written expressions, Professor Kramer convicts his op- ' pone of their unscriptural position. God speed this je pamphlet on its way and grant it many victories! Contributions Received by the Treasurer, April 1—30, 1931. Received for Colored Missions from the following col- ored congregations: Alabama Luther College, Selma, $142.05; Augustana, Alexandria, 25.00; Bethany, Nyland, 2.87; Bethany, Yonkers, 65.00; Bethel, Conover, .73; Bethel, Rock West, 5.66; Bethlehem, Holy Ark, 11.58; Bethlehem, Monroe, .097; Bethlehem, New Orleans, 50.00; Christ, Rosebud, 13 Concordia, Lowerstone, 5.00; Concordia, New Orleans, 15.00; Holy Cross, Camden, 3.64; Ebenezer, Atmore, 7.41; Faith, Mobile, 11.17; Gethsemane, Hamburg, 6.03; Grace, Concord, 30.00; Grace, Ingomar, 4.83; Holy Trinity, Springfield, 20.00; Hope, Kings Land- ing, 5.82; Immanuel, Pensacola, 8.60; Immanuel, Shankle- town, 5.00; Immanuel Lutheran College, Greensboro, 231.10; Luther Preparatory School, New Orleans, 59.50; Mission at Baltimore, 5.00; Mission at Bashi, 2.90; Mis- sion at Cleveland, 23.97; Mission at Montrose, 10.22; Mis- sion at New Bern, 6.50; Mount Calvary, Kannapolis, 40.00; Mount Calvary, Mount Pleasant, 10.00; Mount Calvary, Tilden, 9.59; Mount Carmel, Midway, 5.95; Mount Olive, Catawba, .51; Mount Olive, Tinela, 4.84; Mount Zion, Bostian Cross Roads, 13.00; Mount Zion, Charlotte, 20.00; Mount Zion, New Orleans, 50.00; Our Redeemer, Longmile, 3.50; Our Savior, Possum Bend, 5.77 Peace, Maplesville, 3.98; Pilgrim, Birmingham, 16 St. Andrew’s, Vredenburgh, 7.92; St. James’s, Buena Vista, 7.37; St. James’s, Southern Pines, 10.00; St. John’s, Joffre, 6.89; St. John’s, Salisbury, 15.00; St. Luke’s, High Point, 7.25; St. Luke’s, Lamison, 2.60; St. Luke’s, Spartanburg, 10.00; St. Mark’s, Ackerville, 4.05; St. Mark’s, Atlanta, 25.00; St. Mark’s, Winston-Salem, 6.00; St. Matthew’s, Arlington, 4.39; St. Matthew's, Meherrin, D; St. Paul’s, Charlotte, 7.19; St. Paul’s, Los Angeles, 42.00; St. Paul’s, New Orleans, 50.00; St. Paul’s, Oak Hill, 9.31; St. Peter’s, Cabarrus County, 12.00; St. Peter’s, Pine Hill, 2.00; St. Philip’s, Catherine, 7.00; St. Philip’s, Chicago, 50.00; St. Philip’s, Philadelphia, 25.00; St. Philip’s, St. Louis, 115.00; Trinity, Selma, 35.30; Zion, Gold Hill, 5.00; Zion, Taits Place, 2.73. . Afiscellancous: Per Rev. E.G.Mueller, from St. Philip’s Congregation (Colored), Cleveland, O. (Memorial Wreath in Memory of Rev. C. IF. Drewes), for African Missions, $15.00; for New Bern Chapel Fund, 28.32. From Mrs. Louise Henze, Gillette, N. J., for China Missions, 2.00; for Negro Missions, 1.00. From Deaconesses and Deaconess Pupils at Bethesda Home, Watertown, Wis. (Memorial Wreath in Memory of Rev. Paul Th. Rohde), for Negro Missions, 5.00. From Geo. T. Onnen, Hebron, Nebr., for China Missions, 5.00; for India Missions, 5.00; for Negro Missions, 5.00. From Holy Trinity Congregation (Col- ored), Springfield, Ill., Lenten Collection, for the Mission- ary Expansion, 7.86. From Mrs. Anna Wittenberg, Canis- tota, S. Dak., for Negro Missions, 10.00. From Norfolk, Nebr., Congregations, Augsburg Celebration, for Negro Missions, 21.05. Tueo. W. Ecxuanrt, 7'reasurer. _ Please Take Notice. 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