# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S175
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_ " ‘Misstons - 175.

giving. A study of just a few figures will prove enlightening in
the matter of progress in contributions.
Contributions of Brazil congregations, for salary alone:

1919 $8,071.00
5: ) | Es __._-—«3, 844.00
1921 eee nee nent 5,293.00
1922 5500.00
1943 (year of great drought) —..____.____._ 14,256.00

The District has also taken care of its indigent students.
During the years 1920, 1921, and 1922 the Brazil congregations
also raised $3,364.00 for the new seminary building fund. On the
average they, furthermore, raised at least $1,000 per year for other
purposes. . ; .

The congregations in Argentina are raising somewhere be-
tween $6,000 and $7,000 this year. ‘

All things considered, that is fine progress.

In Conclusion

Let us pray that the Lord may give free course to His Word
_in the South American countries, break and hinder the evil counsel
and will of those who would impede the progress of the banner
of the Cross, continue to fill men’s hearts with His Holy Spirit so
that they will count no sacrifice too great for His cause, and make
us willing to support those at the fighting front as long and as much
as is necessary. Thus will battles be won for Christ.

Treasurer’s Report

. 1941 1042 1943 Total
. Argentina —_ _.. $16,010.00 $26,204.46 $22,492.39 $ 64,706.85
Brazil _.._______--._ 39,193.75 41,562.74 45,858.30 126,614.79
Furlough and Travel 8,870.93 1,950.10 — 10,821.03
Board Expense — 654.64 407.10 - 384.60 1,446.34
Totals _ _- $64,729.32 $70,124.40 $68,735.29 $203,589.01

' May our Father bless‘all your deliberations and decisions in
behalf of His kingdom.
Tue Boarp oF Missions ror SouTH AMERICA
Rev. Orro HeERwAGEN, Chairman
Rev. E. H. H. Gans, Secretary.
Rev. C. F. LEHENBAUER,
Corresponding Secretary
Mr. G. F. Bauer, Treasurer
Rev. E. C. WEGEHAUPT
Mr, E. W. Tate.
Mr. E. T. Scpumm