The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1919, Page 28

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28 The Lutheran Pioneer

the Law preaches damnation, while the Gospel
preaches righteousness; that the Law is a ministra-
tion that ceases, while the Gospel is a ministration
that remains. Rey. Thompson clearly showed the
difference between the Law and the Gospel, and
brought out the great glory of the Gospel, which
teaches us poor sinners salvation by grace, through
faith in Christ. The sermon, though simple in
language, was doubtlessly the result of much thought
and careful study.

In the last session Conference adopted the follow-
ing resolutions of condolence and respect to the
bereaved of our late coworker and brother, Teacher
Eugene R. Vix: —

“WHERBAS, It has pleased Almighty God to take
out of this life unto Himself in glory the soul of
our beloved Teacher Hugene R. Vix;

Mount Calvary Chapel and Parsonage, Mount Pleasant, N. C.

“WHEREAS, Teacher Vix has for nearly thirty-
eight years been a diligent, efficient, zealous, and
ever faithful teacher at Mount Zion, from its small
and difficult beginning to its present flourishing
condition ;

“WHEREAS, ‘Teacher Vix has always diligently
attended the sessions of Luther Conference, par-
ticipated actively in its work and discussions, and
given gladly and generously of his knowledge and
spirit; and

“WHEREAS, Teacher Vix has given us an ex-
cellent example of faithfulness, zeal, and self-deny-
ing service in the lowly, but glorious work of the
Mission; be it therefore

“Resolved, That we, as Luther Conference, as-
sembled for the first time after Teacher Vix’s de-
mise, even at this late date, express to his widow
and children our deepest sympathy and heartfelt
condolence; and be it furthermore

“Resolved, That we pray to the God of all mercy

to comfort their hearts in their sorrowful affliction
with the sweet solace of the Gospel, so that they
may confidently look forward to seeing him again,
glorified, in the life to come; be it

“Resolved, That we encourage cach other as
members of Conference to take an example from him
in zealous, faithful, and self-denying service; be it

“Resolved, That we appeal to Mount Zion, mem-
bers and school-children, to hold their deceased
teacher in loving remembrance, anc. to honor his
memory by following in his footsteps; and finally,
be it

“Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on
the minutes of Luther Conference, that a copy of
them be transmitted to the bereaved widow and her
family, and that another copy be sent to the Lu-
THERAN Pioneer for publication with the report
of the proceedings of Iuther Con-
ference.”

The Conference was also attended
by Student F. Lankenau, of Con-
cordia Theological Seminary, St.
Louis, who is at present acting as
supply in our Mission at New Or-
leans. Student Lankenau divides
his time between Mount Zion and
Luther College, serving the former
in the morning and the latter in the
afternoon. Besides this he also helps
out in the pulpits of our various
stations.

And now we go forth again, after
our truly edifying sessions, into the ymeyard of the
Lord with renewed energy and confidence. May God,
for Jesus’ sake, continue to bless our meetings!
May we continue, by the aid of the Holy Spirit,
to appreciate His blessings!

Wma. B. Sereerry, JR.

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A Letter.

Mount Pleasant, N. C., March 8, 1919.
Drar Eprror : —

It has been some time since we have written to
you from Mount Calvary. We are yet alive, working
as ever in the Lord’s kingdom. We received our
new pastor and his wife with loving hearts, and
trust that he will preach God’s Word to us all
through life as he is doing now.

We have divine services every second and fourth

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