The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1918, Page 37

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The Lutheran Pioneer. 37

God has marked these children for His own, and
they shall not perish. While the pastor mused over
these things, lo, here is a message from Sister Alena
Joseph. Sister Joseph is one of the five adults who
were confirmed in Trinity Chapel in January of this
year. She is an earnest and active worker. She is
in the employ of Mrs. Warden, a member of Pastor
Franke’s congregation over there on Port St. Sister
Joseph wishes to see the pastor concerning a very
important matter. ‘The pastor goes. “How do you

are now fellow-Lutherans, children of the same house-
hold of faith with you. Mrs. Warden and her Chris-
tian friends purchased the material for the girls’
dresses, and also made the dresses. Four of these
ladies were present on the day of confirmation, and
participated in the service. On departing, they bade
the children, congregation, and the pastor Godspeed.
Certainly a beautiful example of Christian love and
kindness, which will be rewarded by Christ the King,
who said: “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one

Trinity Chapel, New Orleans, and Part of Congregation on Easter Sunday.

do, Sister Joseph?” —etc., ete. “How do you do,
pastor? Mrs. Warden wants to know how many chil-
dren can’t be confirmed this year on account of lack-
ing what they must have.” “Well, let me see; yes,
there are four.” “Aha! Well, Mrs. Warden asked
me to inform you that she and a number of friends
from her congregation have volunteered to supply
these children with what they need.” “You don’t
say! Thank the Lord!” Well, fo make a long and
interesting story very short and sweet, Mrs. Warden

visited the home of each of these children, had a talk _

with their parents, and the result was, the children
were supplied with their needs and are standing there
in the picture, looking you squarely in the eye. They

of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it
unto Me.” ;

Now, dear Editor, and kind reader, I have
finished my little story. I trust that you have en-
joyed it, and that you rejoice with me. Peace be
with you till we three meet again!

A.- Winey, JR.,
Pastor of Trinity Chapel.

Easter Letter from Rosebud, Ala.

‘Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ!” These words filled

us with joy and comfort as Easter came upon us