# The Lutheran Pioneer_St. Louis_1932_S135
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

THE LUTHERAN PIONEER

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in Vallejo, about thirty miles distant, and there-
fore wiis unable to attend services each Sunday, has
moved to Oakland and is now very anxious to assist
in the work of the Sunday-school. She has prom-
ised to use her automobile to gather children who
live at a greater distance from the church. In fact,
her interest and loyalty to the church have induced
her to move to Oakland although her husband is
employed in Vallejo and will commute each day.

are of my wife and me and how sincerely they value
the least effort which we put forth.

In a few months, I am certain, the mission will
be in a position to make a regular monthly contri-
bution to the mission-treasury, and the people are
very anxious to do so.

If agreeable to you, I shall continue acting upon
the suggestion of the sainted Director Drewes and
from time to time submit a report such as this.

Our Colored Mission Chapel in Oakland.

I feel confident that her residence here will be
reflected in the development of our work.

The preceding report dealt chiefly with figures
and with what may be termed the external feature
of our work. To me, however, the most satisfying
and inspiring feature of our efforts in this little
mission is the real love and devotion of this little
group to the preaching of the Gospel. They evi-
dence in almost countless ways a deep affection for
the Lutheran Church. They appreciate very much
the support you have given and the interest you
have shown in them. I feel a warm affection for
them when I recall how touchingly considerate they

May the blessing of our God continue to
make effective our missionary endeavors among
all peoples! Very sincerely yours,

Orro H. THE!ss.

The Emergency Collection for the
Synodical Budget and Debt.

The Missouri Synod is confronted with a serious
financial emergency. The debt in its treasuries has
assumed alarming proportions. This debt is not
due solely to the present economic depression in our