The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1931, Page 151

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER.

151

Superintendent G. M. Kramer preached the ser-
mon at the opening service, choosing as Text 1 Cor.
3, 9: “We are laborers together with God.” The
‘speaker pointed out that our labor in the Lord’s
vineyard should be done with willingness, faithful-
ness, and cheerfulness. ‘This sermon was indeed
encouraging and edifying.

At 9 o’clock, Thursday morning, we were as-
sembled eager to hear an essay by Prof. P. Scherf,
director of Luther Preparatory School, on “The
Image of God. A résumé of this subject is here-
with given: —

Man is not a product of evolution, but a creature
of God. Man is the crown of creation, the foremost
among the visible creatures, because of the order of
creation, the manner of his creation, and because he
is created in the image of God. Adam was created
in the image of the Triune God. The image of God
would have been hereditary had Adam remained in
the state of integrity. The image of God is not the
powers of the soul. Neither is the body of man the
image of God. God is a spirit. The soul is the

. carrier of the image of God, but the image itself is
concreated holiness and righteousness. — This sub-
ject will be continued at a future session of the
conference.

Thursday night Prof. A. Wiley, principal of
Bethlehem School, led the discussion on “The
Active Church-member.” Do not miss reading this
ever timely subject, which, by resolution, will appear
in the Missionary Lutheran.

Friday night an increased audience heard the
Rey. C. P. Thompson of Mansura, La., deliver an
essay on “The Family Altar.” The origin, character,
purpose, and benefits of family devotion were ably
stressed.

Saturday, Teacher O. Williams delivered a Bible
History lesson on the Last Judgment. This was
followed by an interesting catechization on Baptism
(Qus. 272—277) conducted by Mrs. E. Berger, wife
of the Rev. E. Berger of Alexandria, La. This was
a splendidly conducted catechization in form and in
presentation. :

Officers elected for conference are as follows:
The Rev. O. Luecke, president; the Rev. C. P.
Thompson, vice-president; Teacher A. Berger, trea-
surer; and Miss Bernice Craig, secretary.

Sunday night the Lord’s Supper was celebrated.
The Rev. L. Robinson delivered the confessional
address; the Rev. E. Berger, the sermon of the
evening. The latter chose as text 2 Cor. 5,20. His
theme was “The Ministry of Reconciliation.” It was

indeed inspiring to observe this great gathering
(many standing, for every available seat was oc-
cupied) held in rapt attention by the sweet Gospel
of Jesus Christ that came in clarion tones from
the pulpit.

St. Paul’s Choral Songsters helped to beautify
the services throughout with pleasing musical num-
bers, which were well received. In addition, the
good ladies of St. Paul’s Congregation, under super-
vision of the ladies’ aid society, again outdid them-
selves at the noon hour in making conference com-
fortable with delicious food and palatable drink.

Prof. L. Anderson, M. A., one of our visitors and
also remembered as a former worker in our mission,
spoke of our conference in glowing terms by way of
comparison with sectarian conferences, practically
all of which he attends in the interest of the
Louisiana Weekly, an up-to-date Negro journal with
which he is associated.

And now something new — our Lutheran School
Exhibit.

For the purpose of stimulating the interest of
teachers and pupils and of spurring them on to
greater effort and activity, wherever and whenever
possible, an exhibit of some of the work done in our
respective schools had been requested. This unique
feature of conference proved to be a genuine treat.
The entire assembly was given the privilege of view-
ing the exhibit at every session. So enthusiastic was
conference over the progress and splendid work of
our schoolchildren that it appointed five judges to
award a pennant to the school showing the most
meritorious work. Their decision was to be based
on neatness, originality, penmanship, variety, art-
work, ete.

The winner? A deep-blue pennant on which is
inscribed in letters of gold “St. Paul’s Lutheran
School” is in the possession of St. Paul’s school-
children. Even though we won, we congratulate our
beloved coworkers on the splendid work of their
respective schools. We also take this opportunity to
publicly thank the judges for their conscientious
efforts. St. Paul’s faculty consists of Rev. E. H.

-Wildgrube, pastor; Teacher A. V. Berger; and the

undersigned principal.

We stress the above because it means much in
many ways. It reminded us of the words, 1 Cor.
9, 24: “Know ye not that they which run in a race
run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run that ye
may obtain.” What and where? An “incorruptible
crown.” “Where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt
and where thieves do not break through and steal,”
Matt. 6, 20.