Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1958, Page 64

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64 Proceedings of the Forty-fifth Convention

The fruits of the Gospel have been many in this community,
as well as other places where our people have gone to live. The
congregation is giving evidence of greater strength in its partici-
pation in the mission expansion program of our field and in Chris-
tian stewardship.

Yes, there has been both inward and outward growth during
the years. The present congregational list does not tell the whole
story, According to the record, through the preaching of the Gospel
in this community, the total number of 671 souls have been added
to the Kingdom of God by Baptism and confirmation. For this we
give all glory to God. We herewith thank all those who have sup-
ported this mission with their prayers and offerings during the

years. P.R. Hunt
St. Timothy, East Selma, Ala.
Pastor: Gerald A. Homp Teacher: Mrs, Nancy Coles
Souls penecece nent eenne een eeeneeneeeeceeeconeneeeee 120
Communicants 34
A 0.) 4
Christian day school enrollment . _- 47
Sunday school enrollment 72
Baptized during biennium 6
Confirmed during biennium _ 11
Communions, average per communicant ..... 4 times/year
Total offerings, 7°57 eee eee $ 464.46

St. Timothy ongregation, although progressing slowly with
few outstanding gains, continues to serve its mission purpose among
the many precious souls living in its area. With only a few dedi-
cated workers and a voluntary pastor, intensive church work is
minimized.

Future prospects, however, are somewhat brighter since at
present a sizeable group of young people is being indoctrinated
and becoming active in church work. It is certain that the future
prospects for St. Timothy lie in the young people since most adults
in East Selma have their roots holding them elsewhere, although
a number of adults are now in the confirmation class. Also, at least
two of our young people will continue study in our schools; the
one looks forward to the ministry, and the other to missionary
nursing.

With a modern plant and adequate property, St. Timothy has
a great potential. Although there are three other churches in the
area, the young people are not reached. Under the Lord’s direction
we hope to initiate a program whereby our facilities will meet the
need and bring true religion to these people who need the stabiliz-
ing force of the Gospel in this turbulent time.

Our congregation this last year was saddened by the loss of
a most dedicated worker. Mrs. Bettie Skinner was called to her
heavenly reward after serving her Lord faithfully on the Alabama
field for 32 years, 18 of them as teacher in East Selma. It was
largely through her zeal and sacrifice that St. Timothy Congrega-
tion now carries on its God-given task.

We are indeed thankful for the past blessings and hope that
in the future, with the help of God, St. Timothy will prove itself
and become a stronghold for the Lord with a greater outreach
and the ability to support itself. Grratp A. Homp