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Plan for unification of
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Installations
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Lutheran, The
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Minutes of Previous Convention 43
Mission Director
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Next Convention
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Obituaries
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Officers
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Opening Service
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Ordination
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Parochial Reports.
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Pastors' Homes
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Porto Rico Mission
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President's Report
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Report on
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Protocol
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Reception of Congregations
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Register of Congregations
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Religious Serv. and Addressess
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Resignations and Removals ..
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Roll of Ministers
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Roll of Lay Delegates
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Synodical Organ
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Thanks, Resolution of
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Treasurer's Report, Synodical
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Home Missions
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Trustees
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Visiting Ministers.
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Vacancies and Supplies.
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NEXT CONVENTION, Wednesday, June 1, 1904, 10:00 A. M. Wallace, Fountain Co., Indiana. REV. I. WHITMAN, PASTOR LOCI.
Directions for Reaching Wallace.
1. Those travelling on the Big Four, get off at Hillsboro.
2. Those travelling on the Vandalia, get off at Waveland.
3. Those travelling on the C. & E. I., get off at Yeddo.
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OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
PRESIDENT, Rev. Hiram Peters, Decatur, Ill. SECRETARY, Rev. H. B. Reed, Chicago, Ill. TREASURER, Rev. Isaiah Whitman, Wallace, Ind.
BENEVOLENT WORK OF SYNOD,
All Contributions made under the head of Synodical Apportionment are devoted to the following four objects. Foreign Missions in India under control of the General Council. Beneficiary Education in College and Seminary: Home' Missions of the Chicago Synod. Synodical Expenses.
The following educational, charitable and missionary enterprises are earnestly commended by Synod to the prayerful consideration and liberality of all congregations: Home Missions of the General Council and of the Chicago Synod. Theological Seminary, No. 1311 Sheffield Avenue, Chicago." Jewish Missions.
Passavant Memorial Hospital, 192 E. Superior St., Chicago. Passavant Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Illinois," Deaconess Work, Mother-House, Milwaukee, Wis. Church Extension of the General Council. Orphan Work, Zelienople. Pa. Porto Rico Mission. Academy, Colburn, Ind.
CALL FOR WORKERS.
Deaconesses. Young women, members in good and regular standing of our, Evangelical Lutheran Congregations, between the ages of 18 and, 40, are earnestly urged to consider the call to become Deaconesses. Widows without children, meeting the above requirements, are also. eligible. Unlimited opportunities to serve the Master are offered in this call. Address.
Sister MARTHA GENSIKE, Mother-House, Milwaukee, Wis.
Trained Nurses. A number of young Christian women between the ages of 20 and 35, with a good common school education, are wanted to take a two-year's course to become trained nurses. Pupil-nurses are. provided with board and wash and receive four dollars a month for their services. Address:
Pass. Mem. Hospital, 192 E. Superior St,, Chicago.
Form for Special Subscription for the Home Mission Work of Synod.
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do hereby agree to contribute the sum of s. toward the work of Home Missions in connection with the Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and to send the same regularly to the treasurer of the Home Mission Committee on or about the. of each year. Name.
Address
Form of Bequest for Synodical Home Missions.
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do hereby give, devise and bequeath to The Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, the sum of $ (If real estate specify location, boundaries, character, etc.) in trust, to be used according to the best judgment of the Home Mission authorities, in the work of establishing. English Home Missions of the General Council.
Form of Bequest for the Chicago Theological Seminary
The hope is entertained that many will be disposed to make bequests for the furtherance of the objects of this Seminary. A form is herewith given:
I herewith give and bequeath to "The Theological Seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Chicago, Illinois," the sum of $ .. (or that certain parcel and tract of Land, etc)., to be applied by the Directors to the purposes of said Seminary.
Every testator should be careful to comply with the laws of the State concerning bequests to charitable and religious purposes.
PROCEEDINGS THIRTY - FOURTH CONVENTION
CHICAGO SYNOD
1904
WALLACE, INDIANA
Calendar 1904
August 7-Tenth Sunday after Trinity. The day ap- pointed for the commemoration of Jewish Missions.
October 6-Thursday 10:00 a. m., Chicago Theological Seminary opens.
October 31-Festival of the Reformation.
It is recommended by the General Council that on the Sunday nearest this Festival, offerings be made for it's Home Mission Work in every Sunday School and Congregation.
November 17-Donation Day at Passavant Memorial Hospital, 192 E. Superior St., Chicago.
November 24-Donation Day at Passavant Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Il1.
November 27-First Sunday in Advent.
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January 1-Circumcision of Christ-New Year.
January 6-Epiphany.
It is recommended by the General Council, that during the Epiphany Season, offerings be made for Foreign Missions.
March 8-Ash Wednesday, or First day of Lent.
It is recommended by the General Council that during Lent, self-denial offerings be made for Church Extension.
April 23-Easter.
April 26-Wednesday 8:00 p. m., Annual Commencement of Chicago Theological Seminary.
June 11-Whitsunday.
June 11-Treasurer's Account closes.
June 18-Trinity Sunday.
June 21-Wednesday 10:00 a. m., Thirty-fifth Convention of Chicago Synod, La Fayette, Indiana.
Officers of the General Council
President, REV. THEODORE E. SCHMACK, D. D., Lebanon, Pa. Secretary, REV. S. E. OCHSENFORD, D. D., 28 S. Seventh St., Allentown, Pa. Treasurer, WILLIAM H. STAAKE, Esq., 133 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Superintendent Home Missions, REV. J. C. KUNZMANN, D. D., Greensburg, Pa.
MINUTES Thirty-fourth Annual Convention
CHICAGO SYNOD
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH PHANUEL CHURCH
Wallace, Fountain County, Indiana
June 1 to 5, 1904
Press of S. TH. ALMBERG, 290-292 Wells St., Chicago
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MINUTES
Opening Service
HE Thirty-fourth Annual Convention of the Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, was held in Phanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Wallace . Parislı, near Wallace, Indiana, beginning June Ist, 1904, at 10:00 a. m. The convention began with the Confessional and Morning Services of the Church Book, followed by the Synodical Sermon by the President, the Rev. H. Peters, based on Phil. 3: 13, 14, and the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
After the Benediction, the President announced the nanies of the Committee on Credentials of Lay Delegates.
First Session
Phanuel Church, near Wallace, Fountain County, Indiana.
Wednesday, June 1, 1904, 2 p. m.
The devotional services were conducted by the Rev. Wm. J. Finck.
The President opened the first business session accord- ing to the Order of the Church Book.
The Roll of Ministers was called, and the Committee on Credentials presented the list of lay delegates.
Roll of Ministers
Name
Ordained
Parish
Address
1 A. V. House, a. e.
1864
No Charge
Arcadia, Indiana Fort Wayne, Indiana
2 S. Wagenhals, D. D.
1868
Fort Wayne
3 Prof R F Weidner, DD, LLD,ae
1873
Professor
1311 Sheffield av., Chicago
4 Hiram Peters
1873
Decatur
950 N. Main st., Decatur, I11
5 Prof. G. H. Gerberding, D.D.
1876
Professor
1315 Waveland av., Chicago
6 Jesse Duun, r.
1884
No Charge
Millersburg, Ind., R. F. D.
7 Polycarp C. Wike
1886
Colburn
Colburn, Indiana
8 Wm. J. Finck
1887
Anderson
Anderson, Indiana
9 D. L. Reese, a. e.
1889
Whitestown
Lebanon, Indiana
10 W. L. Hunton, Ph. D.
1889
Holy Trinity
521 La Salle av., Chicago Newberry, Indiana
12 H. M. Martens. r.
1892
E. Germantown
E. Germantown, Indiana
13 A. C. Anda
1894
Field Secretary 787N. Fairfield av., Chicago
14 Isaiah Whitman
1896
Wallace
Wallace, Fountain Co., Ind 81 Le Moyne st., Chicago
15 Austin D. Crile
1897
Wicker Park Hicksville
Hicksville, Ohio
17 M. E. Boulton
1898
Mishawaka
Mishawaka, Indiana Goshen, Indiana
18 George P. Kabele
1898
Goshen
19 Harry B. Reed
1899
St. Peter's
944 Le Moyne st., Chicago
20 Zenan M. Corbet, a.
1899
St. Mark's
1223 Addison st., Chicago
21 Alonzo H. Arbaugh
1899
Frankfort
Frankfort, Indiana
22 Theodore Weiskotten, r.
1900
Syracuse
Syracuse, Indiana
23 J. C. Dietz
1900
Alexandria Rochester South Bend
118 E. 6 st. Alexandria, Ind Rochester, Fulton Co .. Ind 715 Rex st., South Bend, Ind 1470N. Francisco av., Chgo 1110 E. 59th st., Chicago
27 Joel R. E. Hunt, a. e.
1901
St. John's
28 S. D. Myers
1902
Vandalia
Vandalia, Illinois
29 William J. Seiberling
1902
Mulberry
Mulberry, Indiana
30 John V. Sappenfield
1902
Claremont
Claremont, I11., R. F. D. 3
31 J. A. Miller, a. e.
1902
Detroit
863 Milwaukee av., Detroit
32 Paul W. Roth
1903
Elgin
434 Chicago av., Elgin, Il1.
33 Paul J. Gerberding
1903
St. Matthew's 2516W Harrison st.Chicago
34 L. P. Pence
1903
Atonement
6936 Bishop st., Chicago
35 Elmer D. S. Boyer, r.
1904
Lafayette
Lafayette, Ind.
36 Lloyd W, Steckel, r.
1904
St. James'
1488N.Monticello av., Chgo
37 Jno. Knauer, r.
1904
Gila and Olney
Newton, Il1., R. F. D. 4
24 George F. Dittmar
1901
25 William Eckert
1901
26 M. E. Haberland
1901
St. Luke's
16 Luther Hogshead
1897
11 A. L. Boliek
1891
Newberry
a. Absent.
e. Excused. r. Received during year.
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Roll of Lay Delegates
Name
Parish
Residence
M. J. Paulson
Humboldt Park ..
Chicago
J. P. Nielson
Avondale
. Chicago
E. Erickson
. Wicker Park
Chicago
A. E. Gusterline
Logan Square. Chicago
Chas. Sager.
Claremont. Claremont, Illinois
N. D. Myers, M. D.
. Decatur Decatur, Illinois
Luther Easterday
Vandalia. Vandalia, Illinois
Paul Myers
Gila Gila, Illinois
August Ackermann Elgin
Elgin, Illinois
-Wm. Brewer.
Colburn Corydon
R. F. D. 29, Dayton, Indiana
Urias Bertsch
Frankfort
Frankfort, Indiana
H. C. Sense
Lafayette.
Lafayette, Indiana
W. J. Gable
Mulberry
Mulberry, Indiana
Jno. G. Dreiman
Newberry
Vincennes, Indiana
N. P. Altland
Syracuse. New Paris, Indiana
J. M. Livengood
Wallace
Hillsboro, Indiana J. M. Snyder
Nappanee, Indiana
F. M. Smiley
Goshen Goshen, Indiana
Geo. Perschbacher
Rochester. Rochester, Indiana
H. S. K. Bartholomew South Bend
Warsaw, Indiana
Philip Kisabeth
Hicksville
Hicksville, Ohio
Applicants for the Ministry
The following students of Theology were in attendance, and were granted the privilege of the floor: John Knauer, Newton, Illinois. Lloyd W. Steckel, Chicago, Illinois. Brady L. Stroup, Corydon, Indiana.
Visiting Ministers
During this convention, the following brethren were welcomed and invited to a seat and voice in its sessions: H. M. Martens, E. Germantown, Indiana. Theodore Weiskotten, Syracuse, Indiana. Jesse Dunn, Millersburg, Indiana. Elmer D. S. Boyer, Lafayette, Indiana.
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Brady L. Stroup
Corydon, Indiana
E. Germantown, R. F.D. Cambridge City, Ind.
C. Hildebrand
Nappanee
The President's Report
"And the apostles and elders came together to consider of this matter." It is thus that the Sacred Record opens it's account of the first general council of the Church at Jerusalem, in the year A. D. 50. The internal and external condition of the Church was to be taken into consideration. Doctrinal and practical questions were to be dis- cussed and settled. . What was to be believed, what was to be done. and what was to be left undone, occupied the deliberations of this assemblage. The spirit of this assembly of the churches was set forth in the introduction to its final decision in these words; "It seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things." They assigned to the Divine Spirit His proper place and influence, in all their deliberations. They were anxious to know the mind of the Spirit in all things. They desired to be known and accepted as the mouth-piece of that Spirit. They endeavored to become co- workers with Him, in the building np of the Church which He had founded so auspiciously, on theday of Pente- cost. They prayed for His guidance; they submitted themselves to that guidance, and tliey were enabled to associate themselves with Him in the final decision.
After the model and spirit of this first assembly of the churches, we are assembled again in synodical capacity, to do the work which God in His Providence has given us to do. . "Therefore let us not sleep as do others, but let. us watch and be sober." "Let us gird up the loins of our minds, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto us, at the revelation at Jesus Christ."
The reports from our pastors and churches, and from the various departments of our synodical work, indicate a steady progress during the year. There have been changes, some for the better and some for the worse, as we are able to judge. Ups and downs, gains and losses, entries and exits, immigration, emigration and intermigration among our pastors and people, have characterized us as a Synod as in former years. But these things on the surface of our corporate life do not check, nor destroy the advance of the tide underneath, created by the faithful preaching and teaching of the Divine Word, and the administration of the Sacraments. Just as the storms, waves and billows on the surface of the ocean, do not interfere with nor check the tides which rise from the depths of the sea, and set in irresistibly towards the shore, these tides of advance in the Church are secured
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by the unfailing promise of God, that. "His word shall not return unto Him void, but shall accomplish that which He pleases, and shall prosper in the thing whereto He hath sent it."
Obituary ..
The ranks of our ministry have not remained unbroken by death. Our faithful and beloved brother, the Rev. J. M. G. Sappen- field, whose name stands near the head of our Synodical roll, depart- ed this life on Sunday, the 24 day of January, 1904, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 2 days. His physical system, though naturally rugged and strong, had been weakened by La Grippe, and finally yielded to an attack of pneumonia. In the presence of his entire household, on that day when otherwise he would have been in his pulpit, preaching the Word of life, he fell asleep in Christ, and was gathered to his fathers in peace. It was my privilege to attend and speak at his funeral, at Newberry, Ind., as the representative of Synod, along with the Rev. M. L. Wagner, who preached the sermon, and the Rev. A. L. Boliek, the "pastor loci who conducted the services.
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That the Synod may render its 'tribute to the real worth of this brother, provision for a memorial service at this convention has been made; here in the very first charge which onr departed brother served, after his ordination to the ministry. The Synod will no doubt see that the proper obituary is prepared, and published in the minutes.
Ordination ad Interim
At the urgent request of our Mission Committee, backed by the recommendation of the faculty of the Seminary at Chicago, and in- cited by the earnest demand of our work and people at Lafayette, Ind., for the examination and ordination of Mr. Elmer D. S. Boyer, a student in residence at the Seminary, and accompanied by his own request, and a call from our mission at Lafayette-by virtue of the authority vested in me in Article 12, Section 12 of the Constitution of Synod, I called the Examining Committee together at the Seminary, on the afternoon of January 19, 1904. Mr. Boyer presented himself before the Committee in due form, for examination, as to his quali- fications and fitness for entering the holy office of the Ministry. The
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report of the Committee to me at the close of the meeting is as follows :-
"The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Chicago, January 19, 1904.
By order of the President of Synod, the Examining Committee for the examination of candidates for ordination, convened for the examination of Mr. E. D. S. Boyer, with a view to his fitness for ordi- nation. Several members of the Committee being absent, the Presi- dent appointed the Rev. A. C. Anda and A. H. Arbaugh to fill the vacancies. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Anda. The Committee then proceeded to examine Mr. Boyer in the various branches of Theology, also as to his motives for entering the Ministry, and as to his Christian character. A motion was made recommending Mr. Boyer's ordination. After due deliberation the motion was carried. The Secretary was instructed to place these minutes in the hands of the President.
A. H. ARBAUGH, Secretary."
Upon this action of the Examining Committee, I authorized the ordination of Mr. Boyer. The services were held in Holy Trinity Church, Chicago, that same evening. The sermon was preached by the President of Synod. The Secretary of Synod conducted the Altar Service. The officers of Synod were, at my request assisted in the laying on of hands, by Prof.E. F. Krauss, D. D., Prof. G. H. Gerberding, D. D. and the Rev. W. L. Hunton, Ph. D.
This action of your officers ad interim, under one of the emergency clauses of the Constitution, is hereby submitted to Synod for approval.
Installations
The following are the installations for the year with date, place, and by whom :
The Rev. Paul W. Roth, Holy Trinity, Elgin, Ills., June 21, 1903. The Rev. Messrs. Hunton, Gerberding, Anda, D. L. Roth.
The Rev. Paul J. Gerberding, St. Matthew's, Chicago, Ills, June 28, 1903, The President of Synod.
The Rev. Geo. P. Kabele, First English, Goshen, Ind., June 28, 1903, The President of Synod.
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The Rev. E. D. S. Boyer, Zion's, Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 7, 1904. The Rev. Prof. Krauss and W. J. Seiberling.
The Rev. S. D. Myers, St. James', Vandalia, Ills., March 6, 1904, The President of the Synod.
The Rev. A. H. Arbaugh, St. Paul's, Frankfort, Ind., March 20, 1904, The President of Synod.
Resignations. Calls Accepted. Removals
Soon after the last meeting of Synod, I was informed that St. James' mission at Chicago, had accepted the resignation of Prof. P. W. H. Frederick, and I immediately sent him his dismissal to the Synod of California.
Under date of September 7, 1903, the Rev. H. K. Lantz informed me, that he had resigned the Frankfort parish, and would remove shortly within the bounds of the Pennsylvania Synod. Under date of Sept. 16, 1903, I sent him his letter of dismissal to that body.
Under date of Nov. 30, 1903, the Rev. S. D. Myers informed me, that he had resigned the Syracuse parish, and had accepted a call to Vandalia, and would enter upon his new field the first of the year.
Under date of December 28, 1903, the Rev. A. H. Arbaugh in- formed me, that he had taken charge of the Frankfort parish, having previously received and accepted a call therefrom.
Under date of Jan. 1, 1904, the Rev. Herbert Martens informed me, that he had arrived at East Germantown, Ind., and had preached his first sermon on that day as the newly elected pastor of the East Germantown parish. He later placed in my hands his letter of dismissal from the Pacific Synod, and applies for admission into this body.
In the latter part of February, the Rev. M. L. Wagner informed me, that he had accepted a call to St. John's Lutheran Church of Dayton, O., and had removed to that city. Under date of March 4, I sent him his letter of dismissal, to the District Synod of Ohio.
Under date of March 21, the Rev. T. F. Weiskotten informed me, that he had accepted a call from the Syracuse mission, and would enter upon his duties there, May I. He has placed in my hands his dismissal from the Pittsburg Synod, and applies for admission into this Synod.
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Under date of April 4, Mr. John Knauer of the Seminary, in- formed me, that he had received and accepted a call from the Gila parish, on the condition of his ordination at this meeting of Synod, and would enter upon his duties there as far as possible, the first of May. His application for examination and ordination is in the hands of the Examining Committee.
Under the same date, the Rev. J. V. Sappenfield informed me, that he had resigned the Corydon parish, and had accepted a call from the Claremont parish, left vacant by the death of hisfather, and would begin his work there the fourth Sunday in May.
Under date of May II, the Rev. C. L. V. Dozer wrote from North East, Erie Co. Pa., asking for a letter of dismissal to the Pitts- burg Synod, on the ground that he was now located within the bounds of that Synod. I granted his request.
Uuder date of May 9, the Rev. Geo. P. Kabele informed me, that on the day before, he had handed in his resignation of the Goshen parish, to take effect on or before August 8, 1904.
Under date of May 13, Lloyd W. Steckel informed me, that he had accepted the call of St. James' mission, Chicago, and made formal application for examination and ordination at this meeting of Synod. His application is in the hands of the Examining Committee.
. Division of Charges
It gives me great pleasure to record, that a beginning has been made among our larger parishes in this respect. The division of the Syracuse parish into two separate parishes, calling for the services of two pastors instead of one, has been happily effected. The official action of the four congregations involved, is herewith submitted to Synod for its final approval. We trust that this good work, so auspiciously begun, will go on uutil every congregation shall enjoy the blessing of having Divine Services at least once every Sunday.
Dedication of Parsonage
St. Luke's mission of Chicago, the Rev. : M. E. Haberland, pastor, has secured a comfortable parsonage during the year. The lot on which it stands was given by Mr. J. S. Hair, who also gave the lot on which the church stands. The building is a two-story brick and stone dwelling, valued apart from the lot at $4.000,00. It was
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formally dedicated Jan. 17, 1904. The pastor was assisted in this unique ceremony by the Rev. Prof. Krauss of the Seminary, and the Rev. H. B. Reed, both of whom made addresses, and by the Rev. Z. M. Corbet, who conducted the Liturgical service.
Vacancies
The distressing vacancies which existed at the adjournment of Synod last year, and left in my hands, viz., Gila, East Germantown and Vandalia, have all been filled.
The resignation of the Rev. S. D. Myers of the Syracuse parish, and the simultaneous division of that charge into two parishes, have left a partial vacancy to be filled in the near future. The Syracuse part has been constituted a mission, and has called the Rev. T. F. Weiskotten of the Pittsburg Synod, who has accepted, and is on the ground, leaving the Nappanee part still vacant.
The resignation of the Rev. J. V. Sappenfield leaves the Cory- don parish vacant. It is being supplied during the summer months by student Brady L. Stroup, of the Seminary at Chicago. The resignation of the Rev. Geo. P. Kabele, will leave the Goshen parish vacant after Aug. 8, 1904, unless a pastor be secured in the meantime. The unexpected death of the Rev. J. M. G. Sappenfield in January, left the Claremont parish vacant. But this vacancy was soon filled by the call and acceptance, of the Rev. J. V. Sappenfield as the suc- cessor of his father.
General Council
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Under date of Dec. 26, 1903, Wm. H. Staake, Esq., treasurer of the General Council, informed me, that under the authority of the General Council, which had apportioned the sum of $1.800,00 among the Synods for current expenses of the Council, on the basis of the number of delegates to which each Synod was entitled, the English Secretary of the Council in conference with himself, had found that our share of this amount is $60, and asked that it be paid. As I had no authority to order its payment, it remains unpaid.
Under date of May 13, 1904, I received a communication from the Rev. G. W. Sandt of Philadelphia, Pa., the Archivarius of the Gene- ral Council, calling my attention to a resolution of the General Council, requesting the Archivarius to secure a complete file of the
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minutes of each Synod, from its beginning, and urging meto do my best to see tliat such a file of the Chicago Synod be furnished him. I lay the request before Synod. He also requests that a copy of the minutes as soon as issued, each year, be promptly sent to the "Lutheran."
The Lutheran
The Lutheran, our weekly church paper, still continues, with ever increasing force, to demonstrate its right to exist, and the far reaching wisdom of its establishment as the official organ of the General Council. Wefeel more and more, that we cannot do without it. And our people too cannot afford to be without it as a weekly visitor in their homes.
The liberal offers which it makes to agents, and to anyone, who will increase its circulation, ought to induce our pastors and people everywhere, to take hold of the work and secure its regular visits into every home among us. As an aid to us in our pastoral work, it is invaluable, in the developinent of our people into intelligent, liberal minded and liberal handed Christians, in all that pertains to the life and work of the Church, outside of merely local bounds.
The Chicago Seminary
This School of the Prophets established within our bounds, continues to be a veritable Godsend to us as a Synod every year of our existence and work. It's necessity and usefulness to us as a Synod, does not decrease as the years roll on, but increases. We would be even more helpless today, than in former years, without it. It is slowly but surely getting on it's feet financially. Signal help and blessing have come to it during the past year. But it still needs the prayers and contributions of us all, and these must continue to come in, even in larger measure, for a long time to come, if the Sem- inary is to answer the wants of the Church in this broad western field which stretches front the Alleghenies to the Pacific.
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