The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1912, Page 60

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The Lutheran Pioneer.

Notes from St. Paul’s Chapel, New Orleans, La.

The good people of St. Paul’s Chapel are re-
joicing and thanking God. And well may they
do so. Sunday night, June 16, witnessed one of
the most joyous happenings ever recorded in the
history of the mission. On this occasion nine adults
were added to the church by confirmation. The

“IT am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it
is the power of God unio salvation to every one
that believeth.”

May the day never come when any of us, espe-
cially our late nine converts, will be ashamed of
Christ and His Gospel! May they all remain firm
and steadfast in the faith unto their blessed end!

On Sunday night, June 23, we were permitted

GRADUATES OF IMMANUEL COLLEGE, GREENSBORO, N.C.

class consisted of the following persons: Mrs. Ter-
valon, Mrs. Edwards, Emma Dunn, George Dunn,
Paul Donnasier, Walter Carlson, Mr. R. Parker,
Mr. C. Palm, and Mr. P. Delahaussaye. Mrs. Ter-
valon was received into the church through the
sacrament of Holy Baptism after: the morning
service. fe

An exceptionally large congregation was present,
and no doubt everybody went home thanking God
for the rich blessings He bestowed on us and our
work. ‘The pastor based his sermon on Rom. 1, 16:

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to attend another grand and beautiful service in
our beloved chapel. Next to the sermon, the cele-
bration of the Lord’s Supper was the most im-
portant feature, the newly confirmed occupying re-
served seats and communing before others took part.
On this occasion another large audience appeared,
and the service was again marked by splendid sing-
ing of our grand Lutheran chorals,-fervent prayers,
solemn confession of the Creed, and a simple sermon.
_ Immediately after the service, Mr. Donnasier,
father of one of the lads that had been confirmed,