The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1912, Page 36

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The Lutheran Pioneer.

Immanuel Conference.

Immanuel Conference met for a two days’ pri-
vate session at Immanuel College, on April eighth
and ninth. All missionaries were present with the
exception of Rey. J. Alston, who was prevented
from coming on account of illness. Rev. C. Lauter-
bach, of Ridgeway, N. C., attended the conference
as guest,

The sessions were opened, as customary, by
short addresses. Rev. Messerli spoke on Ps. 119,
113, Rev. March on 2 Tim. 3, 15—17, and Rev.
Lash on 1 Tim. 2, 2. Considerable time was spent
in discussing a suitable liturgy for our colored con-
gregations and with suggestions about text-books
for our mission schools. Rey. J. S. Koiner read an
exegetical paper on 1 Tim. 2, 1—8, and Rev. Mes-
serli had a paper on “Young People’s Societies for
our Colored Churches.” A communion service was
held on the first evening, Prof. J. Ph. Schmidt
preaching on Eph. 6, 16. 17.— The next sessions
will be held in summer, in connection with the
public sessions. M. Il.

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Immanuel College.

For the first time in the history of our institu-
tion, death entered its walls, taking with him, on
April 9, Sussrene Jones, a member of the A Class.
He died of acute indigestion, at the home of his
parents in Greensboro, at the age of nineteen, after
a very brief illness. Although he had not been a
member of our Lutheran Church, he had expressed
his willingness to become a Imtheran and to enter
the ministry; in fact, he had attended our college
for that very purpose. He was a diligent and
very well-behaved student, and was much liked
by all.

On the morning of April 10, a short funeral
service was held at the college for Faculty and stu-
_ dents instead of the regular chapel exercises. The
address delivered by the President, Prof. F. Berg,
made a deep impression upon the students. ‘The
interment took place on April 12. We hope that
our deceased student profited by what he had learned
in our institution,, and that he remembered his
Savior in his dying hour. M. L.

Sr. Asrsrose said: “God has promised pardon
to the penitent, but He has not promised a to-
morrow to the negligent.

Grace Church, Greensboro, N. C.

On Palm Sunday, Prof. Wahlers confirmed two
girls. After the examination he addressed them on
Rev. 2, 10. In the same service also Holy Com-
munion was administered. M. L.

Letter from Meherrin, Va.

Palm Sunday was a day of great rejoicing for
our congregation at Meherrin, Va. On that day
seven children were by confirmation received as
members of the church.

The class was organized by Rev. J. S. Koiner
some time ago, and was instructed by him until
he was taken ill a few days. before Christmas, as
you will remember. After his illness the under-
signed was sent here to take charge of the work
until a permanent pastor will have been sent. He
continued the instructions where the former pastor
left off, and by the grace and help of God was per-
mitted to complete the instructions, and had the
pleasure of hearing the children on the day of con-
firmation promise to remain faithful to their
Savior and His Church.

The congregation invited Prof. M. Lochner, of
Tmmanuel College, to come and confirm the chil-
dren, which he gladly did. After the class had been
examined and had given satisfactory evidence of its
knowledge of the Christian doctrines, each one was
solemnly received into the visible church. Prof.
Lochner then made ao very impressive address to
them, basing his remarks on Prov. 23, 26, showing,
first, what God demanded of them, and secondly,
why they should fulfill this command.

Now that the “great” day has passed, the chil-
dren can breathe freely once more, for they were all
in a “flutter” until the occasion was over. But then
their hardest time has just begun. For having
joined the Lord’s army, they have entered upon a
field of battle where they must ever fight against
the devil and all his host. May they prove valiant
soldiers of the cross, and in the end obtain the
crown of righteousness!

The names of the newly confirmed are: Chaun-
cie Doswell, Williette Doswell, Jamie Carter, Fanny
Johns, Claudius Johns, Joseph Glenn, and William
P. Holmes. God bless them! R. 0. Lyn..

(A picture of this year’s catechumen class at Meherrin

is to appear in the next issue of the Pioneer, as it could
not be gotten ready for this number. — Ep.) .

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