The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1932, Page 187

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THE LUTHERAN PIONEER

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watermelon seeds, oranges, and, not to forget, tea —
the Chinese middle name.

Sunday, the 27th, being a nice day, we decided
to pay a visit to the Americans at the Standard Oil
Company. Since their place is located on the op-
posite side of the city, it took a long time to get
there even though we did use rickshaws. We had
a very nice visit with Mr. and Mrs.L. Mr. L. at
one time lived in Fort Wayne. They have been
stationed in Wanhsien for the last seven or eight
years.

Last Wednesday we entertained the evangelist
and his family as well as the student and his family.
Since we had Chinese chow for them, we all ate with
chop-sticks. This, of course, is nothing new to us
any more as we have Chinese food at least once
aweek. After dinner we had a very nice visit with
them, and we took several pictures of the group.

On New Year’s Eve we had no service at
the chapel; so we had our own private ser-
vice here. At about nine o’clock we went
over to Miss C.’s place and spent the evening
with her until the new year was ushered in.

Soon we shall start studying every day
again. We took a vacation during the holi-
days. It is much better, though, not to take
a vacation, as one forgets things so quickly,
‘and it takes several days to get in line again.

This afternoon Rey. S. and I, together
with our two Chinese helpers, want to make
a trip to find a suitable place for opening
another chapel. Wanhsien offers many op-
portunities for mission-work, and we intend
to do all in our power to bring the Word of God
to many heathen who are still in darkness.

The weather is still quite warm here; in fact,
I doubt if it will get very cold. The trees are still
green, and the vegetables are still growing nicely.
All the flowers and ferns are still outside. Yes, we
even had a good game of tennis several days ago.

Will close now with regards to all.

Norr. —Isn’t this a fine letter? If our readers
will enjoy it half as much as we did, we shall be
fully satisfied. The letter describes the Christmas
a young missionary and his wife experienced in
China last year. We could have given it to our
readers already last spring, but we thought it would
make much better reading at this time, when we
are looking forward to the celebration of the Christ-
child’s, our Savior’s, birth. As we sing our Christ-

mas hymns and pray our Christmas prayers, let us
also think of our missionaries in foreign lands. May
God richly bless them and their message for the sake
of the dear Christ-child! F.J.L.

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Children’s Study of Synod’s Missions.

Mr. W. J. Gernand, Superintendent of Schools of
the Central District of the Missouri Synod, has
inaugurated a movement to acquaint the children of
the Central District with some of Synod’s projects.
We are of the opinion that the plan will prove an
efficient means of giving the children an under-
standing of Synod’s work, create in them a zeal for
the promotion of God’s kingdom, and teach the chil-
dren how and where to get information about their
Synod and its work.

Interior of One of Our Chinese Chapels.

Here is the plan: The teacher of each school or
class will tell his or her pupils about some special
activity of the Synod, beginning with its higher
educational institutions. The pupils will hear from
their teacher which these schools are and what
special purpose they serve. On a large map of the
United States these colleges and seminaries will be
pointed out. Of course, Concordia College at Fort
Wayne, Indiana, being located within the bounds
of the Central District, will receive special atten-
tion. So, too, the teacher will probably be inclined
to say something in particular about the school he
attended and where the pastor got his education.
After this presentation by the teacher some member
of the class will be asked to write to some designated
person who because of his position will be especially
fitted to tell something about our higher institu-
tions, or about the one situated in the District.

- The same plan is to be followed with regard to