The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1925, Page 157

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER.

great importance of working among the unchurched
of our larger cities. Pastor Kuehnert spoke on
Foreign Missions, and Missionary Witte, of Chi-
cago, on Inner Mission work in the various benevo-
lent and correctional institutions of our cities.
Hospice work was also stressed as an important
means of conserving our youth when they come to
the larger cities. Work among the students at
higher institutions of learning was also referred
to as a phase of mission endeavor that must not be
neglected if we wish to conserve for our Church
the brightest and most promising of our youth.
The cause of our Deaf-mute Missions was presented
by Rev. Baker, of Kansas City, Mo. Rev. R. Hope,
pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Los Angeles,
Cal., spoke very impressively on the topic, “Per-
sonal Hvangelism — a Necessary Dynamic for a
Greater ‘Lutheran Church.”

From the extensive report of the Committee on
Missions we glean the following: There is a de-
cided increase in missionary study among the
societies, which is showing its blessed results by
‘an increased practical interest in the welfare of the
souls in heathen lands and those in the homeland.
The Texas District of the League is providing for
the education of a native Mexican student, who at
a later period is to take up the work among his
people, and besides this the district is doing con-
siderable for Foreign Missions. The Metropolitan
District is active in Inner, Home, and Foreign
Missions. ‘The Northern Illinois District is sup-
porting Colored Mission work in Chicago and
Home Missions in Germany. Central Illinois is
also céntering its attention on work in Germany.
The New England District is collecting an endow-
ment fund for indigent students. Northern Wis-
consin is supporting two students in Germany and
two native students in India. Washington and
Northern Illinois are also each taking care of a
student preparing for the ministry. The Albany
District is also taking care of indigent students.
The following districts have pledged themselves to
provide for the salary of a missionary, wholly or
in part: Missouri, Eastern, Southern Wisconsin,
Ohio, Dakota, Indiana, Arkansas, Southern Illi-
nois; and a number of others are supporting native
workers. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, of Lakewood, O:, are
supporting Missionary Meyer of China: Several
districts in the past year furnished the missionaries
whom they are supporting with motor-cycles. The
total contributed for Foreign Missions during the
past year exceeds $17,000.

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It goes without saying that this interest taken
by the League in Foreign Missions is greatly appre-
ciated by the missionaries in the field and consti-
tutes an added incentive to continue with even
increased efforts in their soul-trying work.

God bless the Lutheran Walther League! And
may He ever keep burning on its altars the fire
of a holy zeal for missions! F.J.L.

Items of Missionary Interest.
By the Eprror.

Spartanburg, S.C.— On August 2, Candidate
Gustavus Roberts, a theological graduate of Im-
manuel Lutheran College, was ordained and in-
stalled by Superintendent J. P. Smith, Rev. J.
McDavid and Rey. J. W. Fuller assisting. Rev. J.
McDavid delivered the charge to the pastor and
Superintendent Smith the charge to the congre-
gation.

Charlotte, N. C. — On August 9 Rev. J. W.
Fuller, who has hitherto been at Spartanburg,
S. C., was installed as successor to Rev. J. McDavid,
who is to do mission-work in California, by Super-
intendent J. P. Smith, Revs. J. McDavid and F. D.
Alston assisting. Quite a number of white people
were present to show their respect for Rev. McDavid,
who delivered the charge to the new pastor. Super-
intendent Smith addressed the congregation. The
choir sang several selections and did well.

Concord, N. C. — There are several deaths to re-
port from this parish. At Shankletown, a suburb
of Concord, “Aunt” Sophie Shankle departed on
August 20 and was buried the following Sunday,
Rey. C. R. March officiating. “Aunt” Sophie was
born May 15, 1841, and joined our Church at Con-
cord in the sainted Rey. Bakke’s time. She is sur-
vived by three sons and one daughter, twenty-one
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. —
On August 26 Mrs. Laura Ingram departed this
life at'Concord. She was born June 6, 1868, and
joined our Church about ten years ago. She sin-

-cerely regretted that she could. not be among the

crowds that attended the services during the Gen-
eral Conference. The church was again crowded
on August 30 to attend her funeral services, which
were conducted by Superintendent J. P. Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, two sons, three
brothers, one sister, and several grandchildren.
Her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Reid, is the matron of
the girls at Immanuel Lutheran College. May the
Lord Himself be the comfort of them that mourn!”