The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1924, Page 68

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The Lutheran Pioneer.

same faulé may be within the ranks of other Lu-
theran organizations and within the folds of the
sectarian churches, but we have no right to judge
any one but ourselves.

We have felt, nevertheless, that there were a few
people who might be interested in, not a new
mission-field, but one which we are inclined to call
a rejuvenated mission-work.

Philadelphia has had a Negro mission for some
time. Whether it was prospering, I do not know,
but for some time past we do know that this work
has been taken care of by Rev. W. G. Schwehn, of
St. John’s Church, Philadelphia, in addition to his
regular pastoral work. Through his efforts the

Rev. Paul Trumpoldt,
Our New Missionary in Philadelphia.

little St. Philip’s Mission has been maintained, the
congregation worshiping in a small store.

The field among the Colored people of Philadel-
phia is one of promise and offers great possibilities.
In the city there are about 100,000 Negroes, with
only about 5 per cent. members of any church or-
ganization. ‘The greater number of church organ-
izations composed of Negroes depend greatly upon
the regalia of various associations to make their
meetings attractive. One Methodist congregation
is now building an addition to its already large
church, which will seat approximately 3,000 to
4,000 people. Where these conditions exist, there
should be a field where the simple truths of the
simple faith of true Lutheranism will also meet
with some acceptance.

Recently, at his graduation from Concordia
Seminary, St. Louis, the Rev. Paul Trumpoldt ac-

cepted the call to become the missionary pastor of
the Philadelphia and Washington Colored Congre-
gations. ‘The call to a young man born and raised
in a large metropolis was a wise one, and we feel
sure that Pastor Trumpoldt with his energy, which
is characteristic, will guide this mission-work to
great success.

On Sunday morning, July 27, he was ordained
as pastor at his home church, St. Matthew’s, by the
Rev. H. Brauns.

On Sunday, August 3, the installation services
of Rey. Trumpoldt as missionary to the Colored of
Philadelphia and Washington, were held at the
Martini Church, 57th St. and Haverford Ave.
Pastor Schwehn conducted the installation services,
assisted by the Rev. Prof. W. Heinrichsmeyer of
Bronxsville, N. Y., Rev. Enno Schuelke, missionary
pastor of St. John’s Congregation, Rev. H. Brustat,
Rey. A. Lange, and Rey. H. Brauns. The services
were beautified by the rendition of an anthem by
the vested choir of St. John’s Church. ‘The sermon,
delivered by Pastor Schwehn, was based on Col. 4,
3.4. It not only included the usual admonition to
the pastor and the congregation, but one also to all
Lutherans of Philadelphia. The members of all
other Missouri congregations were admonished as
to their responsibility in the matter of mission-
work, and in this instance Negro mission work in
particular. They were appealed to, to offer their
help, morally, spiritually in prayer, and financially
by assisting in the erection of a much-needed chapel
for the Negro Mission. The collection at this ser-
vice was added to the small fund established for
this purpose.

After his installation, Rey. T'rumpoldt addressed
the members of his new charge, told them always
to regard him as their friend, with the one great
objective in view —the ultimate salvation of their
souls. He earnestly appealed to members of the
visiting: congregations to pray for him and for this
mission and to lend their assistance wherever they
could. “A LAYMAN.”

The Foreign Missions of the United
Brethren.

The United Brethren, who number almost
350,000 communicants, are engaged in Foreign
Mission work in Africa, China, Japan, Philippine
Islands, and Porto Rico. The following summary
will show what this denomination is doing in the