The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1918, Page 6

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town. The rehearsal on Wednesday was a success,

and augured well for Sunday’s celebration. And
so it turned out on November 11.
Old Glory, of course, was on the stage. Many

white brethren had come to see us. Even a few
Lutheran soldiers graced the occasion. Luther but-
tons were to be seen all over. The Lutheran Witness
in holiday garb was distributed to hundreds of
strangers. Leaflets also went into the houses of
members and. strangers alike. Never before had the
Lutherans advertised an event as they did the
Quadricentennial of the Reformation, 1917. The
memories of this grand day are imperishable, and
down the vista of time will they linger until you

Rev. Th. Schliepsiek,
Pastor of Mount Zion Church, New Orleans.

‘and I areno more. But, while the day is still with
us, let us labor so that our children and theirs after
them may enjoy the liberties of conscience and body
which God’s servant, Dr. Martin Luther, gave us
through the Reformation. God grant it for Jesus’

- sake! Amen. — i

_ * Well, dear PronEER, why do you not congratu-

late’ us? Oh, yes, I foygot to tell you. We are
no longer orphans in Mount Zion. At last we have

a pastor, Rey. Theodore Schliepsiek, of Merrill,

Wis. — quite a jump from snow-fields of the North

fo tlie blossoming flower-beds of the sunny South.

He was formerly his father’s assistant, but the”

Board was fortunate enough to convince him of the
greater need in Mount Zion, and so it was that we
were able to install him on November 25th as our

pastor. Many of the local pastors assisted
Rey. Kramer on this occasion. ‘The church was
filled; members and friends had turned out in
great numbers to greet the young pastor. ‘The
children from Bethlehem and Mount Zion sang
a beautiful anthem; they deserve much credit for
their splendid rendition.

Now I am coming to the grand finale. On
November 28th Mount Zion gave its new pastor
a fine reception. The school-room was transformed
into a U. 8. headquarters, with bunting all around
and Old Glory in place. During the earlier part
of the evening rain fell, and the weather remained
unsetiled. Nevertheless quite a number of mem-
bers turned out to welcome Rey. Schliepsiek, and
to assure him of our hearty cooperation. Many of
the local pastors also graced the occasion by their
presence. The committee in charge of the affair
certainly outdid itself; there was nothing lacking;
for the inner man ample provision had been made,
and wit and humor flowed in streams. Our new
pastor certainly felt at home in our midst, and so
expressed himself; for no more warm-hearted as-
semblage ever greeted its leader than that at Mount
Zion on that November evening to welcome the new
pastor.

Well, Brother Pronrer, Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Uncre Bos.

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Progress at Rosebud, Ala.

As far as my life and work in Alabama are
concerned, the 21st of October seems to be a day
of special significance to me. It was on that date
a year ago that I arrjved in this field to give what
help I could to the demands of: this important part
of the Lord’s vineyard. Since that time He has
set me apart to be a minister of the New ‘Testament,
a steward of His mysteries. He has also made me
pastor of a: flock of His, the first congregation
organized in our Alabama field.

On the 21st of October, 1917, my congregation
and I were permitted to experience much joy at the
way the Lord had directed and blessed His work.
On. that day five persons were added to our con-
gregation, three by confirmation and two by baptism.
Those confirmed were adults. It came to me like
a flash after the service that on.the first anniversary

of my arrival on the field the Lord had blessed the ~

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