Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1958, Page 77

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Lutheran Synodical Conference, 1958 T7

These are some of the blessings that have come to us, but not
all, as we have been blessed to have a place of worship and also
a pastor who is blessed with a livable salary from the Missionary
Board. For this we are most grateful. SaMuE. E, Kenrv, Jr.

Augustana, Alexandria, La. ;

Since we last reported to the Synodical Conference, God has
continued His blessings upon our congregation with increased
activity.

During the past two years, 3 adults and 4 children were con-
firmed, and 15 children were baptized, so that we now have 146
baptized souls and 70 communicants. While our gain was not
many, we have, by God’s help, continued to add unto His church.
Our Sunday school, as well as the day school, has had an increase.
The day school teachers are Miss Mabel Grisby of Pensacola, Fla.,
who taught the upper grades for the past three years, but has
decided to retire from the classroom, and Mrs. S. B. Berger, who
has charge of the kindergarten and first grade. God has blessed
our work in the classroom as some were gained for the church.

Augustana Congregation is constantly making repairs on its
property. It is true that we had to do repairs caused by the recent
storm.

Now that we built a hurricane fence around our entire prop-
erty, we can keep the children out of the streets and also protect
our property from “vandalism.”

For over four years we have been privileged to broadcast
God’s Word over radio station KDBS at least once a week and in
that way the Savior’s Gospel is heard by many people.

Only recently we were permitted to dedicate to God and His
church four beautiful sets of altar, pulpit, lectern coverings, also
brass for the altar and collection plates given by a generous Chris-
tian friend of the church. Surely, we feel grateful to the kind
donor of these nice and costly vestments to enhance the beauty of
our church.

At this time we are glad to report that our good members are
working harder and more faithfully than in the past, and that is
very encouraging.

Truly, the harvest is plenteous; we ask that you continue to
pray that people and pastor may ever keep in mind the great com-
mand of the Master: “Go ye into all the world” and preach the
everlasting Gospel to every creature, so that all who are still out-
side of the Christian church may be brought to Christ and the
salvation of their soul. E. R. BERGER

PAROCHIAL REPORT

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, III.
Mark J. Steege, pastor 1313 Concordia Court, Springfield, Ill.
MAY 1958

Baptized members: 90; Communicants; 51

Average attendance at church: 95 (adults: 81; children: 14)

Average attendance at Sunday school and Bible class: 24

Holy Communion celebrated three times. Attendance: 164; Sermons: 5

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