The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1928, Page 167

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER.

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labored faithfully for the upbuilding of the Savior’s
kingdom. Tramping through rain and mud, over
hills and through swamps around Buena Vista,
where she was stationed, she was untiring in her
efforts to reach out with the gracious Gospel to those
dying in their sins. God blessed her work, blessed
it with visible, far-reaching results.

Bettie was concerned about the souls of her hus-
band and children. She prayed, prayed fervently,
that God would bring her dear ones to the knowl-
edge of the truth. It took time and required
patience. But God answered her prayers. In the
face of ridicule, calumny, slander, loss of position
and money her husband stepped “down” from the
office of the ministry and joined the ranks of the
Lutheran Church, convinced by his wife that he had
not only been walking on the road to ruin himself,
but had by false preaching led others in that
direction. ‘To-day this former minister is teaching
in our Lutheran church at Rosebud, where, because
of his love and zeal for Christ, he is really dis-
tinguishing himself.

Because his feet could not carry him fast enough
with the message of salvation, Teacher Skinner ac-
cepted as a gift a mustang pony, wild and fiery,
which no one else would ride. But the Master’s
business was urgent, so Teacher Skinner determined
to subdue this wild horse and place him in the
Savior’s service. Without a saddle he stuck to his
task of convincing the spirited animal of his deter-
mination. It took many a fall and bruise, but
Teacher Skinner succeeded in taming the charging
mustang. arly and late, far and near, through
dense pine forests and over lonesome trails, Teacher
Skinner can be seen now with his meek and sub-
missive mustang, carrying to people wherever he
goes the gladsome message of the all-sufficient

' Savior’s blood. Referring to Teacher Skinner’s zeal,

an old man said: “I’ve been in this here world a
long, long time, but I’ve never seen a man work as
hard and faithfully for his church as does Brother
Skinner.”

Then there are Bettie Skinner’s children, four
boys. The eldest, while attending high school and
speaking to his mother of his aspirations, said:
“Mother, 1’m working for leadership, a bishopric in
the church.” aid his mother: “Son, don’t think
of leadership; think of poor souls dying without
Jesus and work for them.” ‘The words of Bettie
went home to her son. Some weeks later the boy
wrote: “Mother, I’ve decided to join the Lutheran
Church and dedicate my life to winning souls.”
This boy entered our Immanuel Lutheran College,

Greensboro, N. C., and this May completes his
second year of theological work. The first time he
preached in our Lutheran church here in Selma,
his mother sat in the audience, jubilant.

_ Another son of Bettie’s is enrolled here in the
college in Selma, with the Lutheran ministry in
view. Will God allow the other two boys to follow
the same course? j

All this has come to pass since Bettie Skinner,
five years ago, found her Savior in that Lutheran
service and began to witness for Him. From all of
which we learn how wonderfully God can bless one
little meeting.

Selma, Ala. G. A. Scurprt.

Immanuel Lutheran College Notes.

The enrolment at Immanuel Lutheran College
at Greensboro, N. C., is as follows: —

Seminary ve craciacite vsleretenipertectee 17*

Academie Department ............- 92

Preparatory Department ........... 14
LOCAL. .!aln sin nlorcjaicinjeleiselsesaciaiee 123

“ This number includes four students who are doing
supply-work.

On September 25 the Rey. Hugo Meibohm was
installed by Dr. Nau as Prof. H. Naether’s successor.
In his address Dr. Berg declared, in substance, that
with the help of God Christian teachers become
blessings to their pupils.

For thirteen years, Professor Meibohm taught
at Luther College in New Orleans. While in New
Orleans, he attended Tulane University, where he
also received the degree of Bachelor of Education.
For two years he taught at Northwestern College of
the Wisconsin Synod. Before coming to Immanuel,
he was pastor of the Lutheran church at Rock-
ford, Minn. ' :

Professor Meibohm’s program is somewhat
varied, sin¢e he teaches Latin, Religion, History of
Missions, History of Education, and History of

the Christian Church.

On October 11 a group of friends gave a dinner
party in honor of the Director of Missions, the
Rey. C. F. Drewes and Mrs. Drewes, .the occasion

beintg the respected couple’s thirty-sixth wedding

anniversary.

Of late the two daily papers of Greensboro are
giving the college a good deal of favorable publicity.
As far as building news is concerned, one paper is
trying to get a “scoop” on the other.

Wat. H. GEHREE.