The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1930, Page 149

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER.

149

The morning and afternoon of September 3 were
devoted to the Sunday-school. President A. W.
Reagins, of Selma, Ala., presided at all meetings.
Two interesting papers, “The Influence of a Good
Sunday-school upon the Community’ and “The
Qualifications of a Good Sunday-school Teacher,”
were read by Miss Channie Bonner, of Atmore, Ala.,
and Mrs. Minnie Bradley, of Kings Landing, Ala.,
respectively. Teacher Rivers, of Taits Place, taught
a model Sunday-school lesson. Music was furnished
by Miss Bernice Smith, Mrs. Hattie Baxter, and
Mrs. Kate Grace. In the afternoon, Pastor Thomp-
son, of Minter, Ala., led a discussion on Sunday-
school work in general. This discussion was followed
by the reports of the delegates and the reception of
the offerings from the various Sunday-schools for
the East Selma Mission. Music was furnished by
a quartet composed of Teachers H. Baxter, K. L.
Grace, H. Rivers, and Pastor L. Gauthreaux. The
Sunday-school delegate from East Selma also
rendered a selection.

In the final service of the convention,- held
Wednesday evening, Superintendent G. A. Schmidt,
of Selma, Ala., preached on 2 Cor. 8, 9.

At this hour, too, our superintendent expressed
his regret that he must soon leave the Alabama Field
to labor for the Master in a neighboring State. This
information was received with the deepest regret
by those among whom he had labored so long.

Chairman Peay responded for the conference;
he assured Superintendent Schmidt that his in-
numerable friends in Alabama wished him God’s
richest blessings in his pioneer endeavors in Mis-
sissippi.

Chairman Peay now introduced Prof. J. W.
Twitty, of Selma, Ala., the speaker selected by the
conference to extend thanks to the congregation at
Birmingham and its friends. The speaker pictured
the extent of the debt of Negro Lutheranism in
general and in fitting words then thanked all con-
cerned.

Conference adjourned with the singing of the
hymn “God Be with You till We Meet Again.” It
will meet next year, God willing, with the congrega-
tion at Mobile, Ala. 0. B. G.

An Ordination and an Installation —
at New Orleans.

On Sunday, July 6, St. Paul’s Congregation at
New Orleans, La., witnessed the ordination of one
of its own sons, Rey. Albert Dominick. Rev. E. H.

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Wildgrube, pastor of St. Paul’s, preached an inspir-
ing sermon on this occasion from 1 Tim. 4, 12—16.
Rey. Wildgrube also inducted Rev. Dominick into
the office of the holy ministry; Rev. P. Scherf,
director of Luther Preparatory School, and Super-
intendent G. M. Kramer of Bethlehem Chapel as-
sisted. That St. Paul’s was proud of its own was
shown by an overflowing attendance. TEvery avail-
able seat was taken.

On the preceding Sunday, Rev. Dominick had
preached a rousing sermon at St. Paul’s, shaken
hands with his many friends, and bidden them
good-by. “Going to Alabama,” he said. Later came
the good news that Rev. Dominick was to be or-
dained at New Orleans. There was no opportunity
to make public announcement of this latter decision,

Trinity Chapel, New Orleans.

but it spread like wild-fire. A capacity attendance
resulted.

On Sunday, July 13, Trinity Chapel, Rev. E. H.
Wildgrube, pastor, also had occasion for great re-
joicing.. Rev. Luther Robinson was installed as
teacher of Trinity School “and as assistant pastor
to Rev. Wildgrube.” Professor Scherf delivered the
installation sermon on “The Duty of a Pastor and
His Congregation.” The speaker very fittingly in-
terpreted the obligation assumed by him who would
enter into the Lord’s vineyard and the obligation
of the Christian in general. He also assisted Rey.
Wildgrube in the act of installation. :

Rev. Robinson needed no introduction to Trinity,
having served this church and school, while doing
supply-work, in the same capacity a year ago. Good
things ahead for Trinity!

‘Both of these God-pleasing and happy events
should be highly encouraging to our youth, espe-
cially to those who are already preparing for the
Lord’s service as ministers and teachers. To those