The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1922, Page 20

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a paper on Gal. 3, 15—29. This paper had not been
finished at a former conference. Owing to the
broad scope of this subject and the lengthy discus-
sion drawn out by it upon both occasions of its
delivery, the essayist closed his subject at the
24th verse.

The same essayist also delivered an interesting
Bible history narrative on “Joseph’s Purity” in the
afternoon session. Not only did he present this
story in an interesting way, but his presentation
was also void of any thought that might have
proved suggestive or offensive.

In the afternoon session on Thursday Confer-
ence gave much time to the discussion of a pro-
posed joint celebration of the seventy-fifth anni-
versary of the Missouri Synod to be held in New
Orleans, La.

We have two new members this year, Dr. H.
Nau, professor at Luther College, and ‘Teacher

‘T. Schroeder, serving at Mount Zion School. Both

members took a lively interest in the proceedings.

The members of Conference feel the need of
more meetings. A plan is being worked out with
a view to-accomplishing this wish. If the plan
materializes, it bids fair to-be of much benefit to
our workers. Therefore, with God’s help, we will
make it materialize. Its object shall be not only
to keep alive interest among our workers, but also
to be a constant spur to greater activities for His
cause.

May He give us good success and bestow His
blessings upon you and us in this year of His grace!

: W. B. Serserry, JR.

Meeting of Immanuel Conference.

Immanuel Conference convened at the College,
Greensboro, N.C., January 26 and 27, 1922. The
first session was held in the afternoon. The chair-
man, Prof. J. P. Smith, opened the meeting with
an appropriate Scripture-lesson and prayer. The
roll-call showed two pastors absent, the Rev. C. Stoll
of Philadelphia, Pa., and the Rev. W. O. Hill of
Yonkers, N.Y. The following new workers were
officially received into conference, Prof. J. E. Shu-
felt, Prof. P. EB. Gose, Prof. F. C. Lankenau, Prof.
BE. Schuelke, and Teacher Robt. Latham.

Conference at once settled down to business.
Quite lively discussions were entered into pertaining

_ to the college and the field in general.

It was heartily resolved to do all that could be
done to make the golden anniversary of the Synod-

ical Conference a great success and to take this
matter up immediately with the different congre-
gations. At night a service with Communion was
held in Grace Church. The Rey. L. Dorpat of
Meherrin preached the sermon. His text was Luke
22, 19.20. A goodly number attended the service,
although it was a cold night, and the ground was
covered with a blanket of snow.

Two sessions were held on the second day. ‘To
these sessions the theological students were ad-
mitted.

Conference heard a very favorable and encourag-
ing report from the Alabama field through the
Fraternal Delegate, Rev. J. W. Fuller of Spartan-
burg, S.C. The report was received with thanks.

Rev. John Alston,
Our Southeastern Correspondent.

In the last session Rev. F. D. Alston, Charlotte,
N. C., led the devotional exercises. Prof. J. P.
Smith presided. The President brought to the
notice of Conference the song, “Ready to Serve,” by
the Rev. N. J. Bakke. He urged the brethren to
procure and make use of the song, which, he said,
as to words and music was excellent.

A catechization on the Introduction to the
Lord’s Prayer was read by Teacher Douglas Din-
kins. It showed great effort on the part of the
brother. Discussion followed, and it was resolved
to thank Teacher Dinkins for his splendid effort.

It is needless to say that much benefit was de-
rived from our coming together. Immediately after
adjournment, the visiting pastors and teachers de-
parted for their various charges, mutually strength-
ened and encouraged to resume their work with
renewed vigor. J. A.*

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