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ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL PARISH HALL
ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL AND PARISH HALL, SAGINAW, MICH.
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mingled with the rumble and roar of modern industry and commerce.
Where a century ago the stage coach came lumbering along over the rough or muddy roads the modern railway train now rushes along, going farther in an hour than the old stage would cover in a day, and carrying a thousand times more freight and passengers.
News then could not travel faster than the horse, now the human voice is carried by the electric wave from New York to San Francisco in a second.
Even in the home, what changes! When our Synod was organized, the tallow dip, the spinning wheel, the hand loom, the log fire, the beamed ceiling, the puncheon floor were the sum total of appliances and adornments. In many of our modern homes, even among the common people, we find steam heat, electric lights, tasty tapestries, a piano, perhaps also a victrola, electrical appliances of various kinds, all to save labor and bring comfort. And all these changes have come about since the organization of our Synod.
During this time however Synod has also extended her borders. At first a few scattered congregations in Penn- sylvania and Ohio constituted the entire body. Today over 600 congregations with 140,000 communicants, scattered from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Gulf far up into Canada and even in far-off Australia, make up the Joint Synod. As has already been stated, this is not a phenomenal nor even a wonderful growth for the age in which we live, but it shows that we have been active and that the spirit of the founders to press on against all obstacles has not been lacking among us. Had our Synod trimmed her sails to the popular currents that have swept across our country she no doubt would have a larger number of adherents, larger institutions and grander
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churches but she has chosen to be faithful to the trust com- mitted to her care and be content to preach the Gospel in its truth and purity rather than seek the applause and support of the multitude.
In our educational institutions last year we had 502 students. In our institutions of mercy we had 174 inmates. In the Home Mission field we had 107 mis- sionaries and 6 teachers at work. We expended over $57,- 000.00 in this work. The reports of our treasurers show that during the last year over $500,000.00 has been raised and expended in the various lines of synodical work. Of course the Jubilee offering as well as the contributions to the National Lutheran Commission helped to swell the total but the figures nevertheless indicate that our Synod is not a decadent body.
Both in the foreign as well as in the inner mission field we have taken hold energetically; however in the foreign field we have been greatly hindered by the war. But we are ready to go in as soon as the doors will open.
We make bold to assert that during the years of the century we have become more confessionally Lutheran, not so much in a formal way as in church life and practice. In the early years of the century considerable laxity in doctrine was apparent in many quarters, but gradually a stronger Lutheran consciousness grew up which placed our Synod well up in the front line of conservative Lutheran bodies.
History usually shows that the tendency is to weaken in doctrine during long periods of time. In the Joint Synod this has evidently not been the case. There was perhaps a time when the pendulum swinging away from the liberalism of the first fifty years was in danger of swinging on to an unwarranted radicalism. Happily also this danger has been averted and we occupy a middle ground among
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the Lutheran synods of our land. Where we differ from others to the right or to the left we are willing and ready, yea eager, to talk it all over on the basis of the Confessions and the Word. We do not pose as perfectionists but we do want to be on the side of Truth.
MR. GEO. L. CONRAD, General Treasurer of Synod.
We look hopefully into the future. We have tried to be honest with ourselves and with others. To the Lord we have tried to be faithful. We seem more and more to discern also the same spirit in other synods. This is cheer- ing and hopeful. The hosts of the great Church of the Reformation seem to be gradually gravitating towards a common center.
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The language barriers are gradually melting away. God in His providence seems to indicate, especially in these days of great stress and trial, that all of us make every possible effort to get together. In most quarters there seems also to be a desire to be loyal to the Lutheran banner of faith. We claim a share in this movement and hope the goal may soon be reached.
We are out of sympathy with those in the Lutheran church anywhere who have nothing to learn and who main- tain a haughty demeanor in their exclusiveness. We find little of the spirit of the Gospel and the church in such an attitude. On the other hand we are sorry that some, in their efforts to be all things to all men, practically desert the standards of the Church for the applause of men.
All along the line our Synod has been hampered by the weaknesses and mistakes of sinful men. Personal advantage, the lusts of the flesh, love of ease, pride and many other evils to which flesh is heir have only too often asserted themselves to the hindrance of the Lord's work. We are aware of this. We as clergy and laity would openly confess it. And our prayer is that our next century may show more faithfulness, more consecration and zeal in advancing the Lord's Kingdom.
Because of her situation territorially our Synod has had many advantages as well as disadvantages. She had the advantage of a middle position. She was not wholly eastern nor yet entirely western. She could profit by the staid East and be inspired by the aggressive West. In 1866 her hand was sought by the General Council, chiefly eastern, in '71 she was wooed and won by the Synodical Conference, largely western. Her central geographical position no doubt helped her to maintain her doctrinal and practical poise. She has been tugged at from both wings and while
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at times she seemed to fluctuate yet she always regained her doctrinal equilibrium.
She has had a language question, but she never took a radical position in its solution. Sometimes the situation would be made unpleasant by some fanatically inclined brother, but Synod always took the position that local condi- tions should determine whether the English or German language should be used. In these later years of the century the language question seemed to be about adjusted so that it would not make any more trouble. The war upon Germany however has accelerated the passing of the German language as a vehicle of communication in our country, but with this contingency the Joint Synod has had nothing to do nor will the fact of its arising dis- commode to any great extent the work of our Church. We are not bound to a language but to the Gospel and we go right on in its dissemination.
We cannot pass through the portals of another century at this time without taking cognizance of the World War and its effect upon our synodical life and work. The war has affected us in many ways. Its requirements have laid tribute on every home ; its ravages and fearful destruc- tion appall us, and the prayers of the Church have been heavy with petitions for respite and relief. It has called forth offerings and sacrifices many thought we could not bring; it has brought us face to face with our brethren in other parts of the Church. We deliberate together on our common cause and present difficulties. Our young men are going to the front by tens of thousands. They are meeting and worshipping together in the camps. Coming from every synod they meet at the Lord's Table. Pastors of various synods minister to them. Of course these are not the conditions prevailing in the home church, they are
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brought about by the war, but they will have to be reckoned with when the struggle is over and the boys come home.
Throughout the church we have advocated the holding of free conferences where our synodical differences might be discussed face to face and in a friendly manner. Camp pastors tell us that a thousand such free conferences are being held every day by the young men of our Church in the training camps. They are talking it all over and thank God that they are. We trust they will realize as never before the value of the treasures of the great Church of the Reformation and that their common vow will be to be more faithful to the teachings and more self-sacrificing in the service of their beloved Church. May they all realize that the Lutheran Church needs no readjustment or restatement of creed to make her in principle the most American and democratic Church in our country. The principles enunciated by Luther with reference to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness have been woven into the American Constitution which we are more than ready to uphold.
Under the providence of God then the various synods of the Lutheran Church are being brought together for conference, for work and for the common defence. This seems hopeful, for in letters larger than any human hand could write them the call goes forth: "Children of the Reformation, gather 'round your Banner ! Get your bear- ings from your Confessions, drop your prejudices, your notions, your personal animosities and all stand shoulder to shoulder under the Banner of Faith to which you have vowed allegiance."
The writer of these lines feels confident he is voicing the sentiment of the Joint Synod when he affirms that if there is anything, aside from surrendering the faith of our
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fathers, that we can do to bring about a united Lutheran Church we stand ready to do it, and that right now. Language, cherished institutions, customs, antecedents we are ready to sacrifice if in so doing the desired consumma- tion can be attained. But the Lutheran Confessions we cannot surrender nor even compromise. We are ready to confer, we are willing to learn, but we dare not sacrifice the faith. We cannot do otherwise.
One of the very hopeful signs of the future is the ever increasing lay activity in many of our congregations. The work of the Church is not regarded as being entirely in the hands of the pastors. The men of the church are taking hold. They are giving more liberally of their means and time that the Church may be extended. Church membership is beginning to look like work, and our men enjoy it, indeed they are happy in the service of the Master.
And the ladies! They constitute a force in most congregations that can scarcely be overestimated. The ladies' society is frequently the very backbone of the congregational activity. It is not just a little pink tea but a real working force, especially along charitable and missionary lines. What pastor is not agreeably surprised at the funds collected, the visits made, and the distress alleviated by the ladies of the congregation in the course of a year !
And our young people seem also to be catching the spirit of Christian service. The Luther League or young peoples' society usually means increased activity among the young. It is no longer unusual to see a band of young folks go out and canvass an entire community in the interest of Christian missions. Some of our mission congregations are made up almost entirely of young people. And they
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are usually earnest and aggressive. Where is the pastor that does not love to labor in the midst of such a spirit? Where is the congregation that will not prosper, once it is permeated by it ?
The world still throws out her enticements and succeeds in enmeshing many an unwary loiterer in the Church but
MR. OTTO SCHENK.
where there is faith and a determination to serve there will be little time and inclination to turn to the beggarly elements of a passing world. "Wherefore my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not vain in the Lord." I Cor. 15:58.
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Looking towards the setting sun a beautiful evening scene unfolds before my eyes. The toilers of the day are going home; some are already there. The grind in the valley has ceased. All about, the trees are clad in the gorgeous hues of autumn. The fruitage of a long summer glows red on the hillside. The droning bee brings home the last bit of nectar. The long shadows are slowly woven into the curtain of night. The day is ended. The world sleeps. And while it sleeps another scene comes on - a picture of our passing century :
The pioneers are sleeping in the valley. The valiant soldiers of the Cross have entered into their rest. The present generation has spent a busy day. It has sent its sons into the battle of the nations, some stand upon the walls of Zion. It has given with both hands and now yearns for peace and rest. But yonder on the hill in the glow of the setting sun stand several brothers clasping hands. They kneel together. Their faith is one, their prayer is one. A reddening halo gathers over them, the portent of a brighter day. Fainter grows the din of battle. And as the night comes on and the stars come out an un- seen hand would seem to trace among the glittering orbs the blessed, long-hoped-for word - Peace.
Hostilities in the Great War Cease.
As the good news comes to us that hostilities in the Great War have ceased we cannot refrain from snatching the last leaf from this book as it is going through the press and record thereon our great joy and unfeigned thanks to God that He has made this war to cease; and our prayer is that peace and prosperity may come to the nations of the earth and that the Church of Jesus Christ
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may now extend her borders until the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our God.
"Before Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations bow with sacred joy ; Know that the Lord is God alone, He can create - and He destroy."
Done at eleven o'clock on the eleventh day of the eleventh month in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, A. D.
SYNODICAL MEETINGS.
Organization.
No. | Year.
Date.
Place.
President.
Gen. Conf.
1
1818
Sept. 14-18.
Somerset, O.
Rev. John Stauch
Special ..
1819
June 6-8
Germantown,
Rev. J. C. Dill
Gen. Conf.
2
1819
Aug. 29-Sept. 2.
Canton, O.
Rev. John Stauch
Gen. Conf.
3
1820
Sept. 16-19
Zanesville, O.
Rev. John Stauch
Gen. Conf.
4
1821
Sept. 8-12
Somerset, O.
Rev. John Reinhard
Gen. Conf.
5
1822
Sept. 28-Oct. 2.
Greensburg, Pa.
Rev. John Stauch
Gen. Conf.
6
1823
Sept. 13-16
Circleville, O.
Rev. J. C. Dill
Gen. Conf.
7
1824
May 15-19
Canton, O.
Rev. John Stauch
Gen. Conf.
8
1825
May 28-June 1.
Lancaster, O.
Rev. Jacob Leist
Gen. Conf.
9
1826
May 20-24
New Philadelphia, C
Rev. Jacob Leist
Ģen. Conf.
10
1827
June 10-14
Columbus, O.
Rev. Jacob Leist
Gen.
Conf.
11
1828
June 1-4
Canfield, O.
Rev. John Stauch
Gen.
Conf.
12
1829
June 13-18
Rev. A. Henkel
Gen. Conf.
13
1830
June 5-10
·Rev. A. Henkel
Gen. Conf.
14
1831
May 29-June 2
Canton, O.
Rev. A. Henkel
Gen. Conf.
15
1832
June 17-21
Columbus, O.
Rev. M. J. Steck
Joint Synod
1
1833
June 2-6
Zelienople, Pa.
Rev. M. J. Steck
Joint Synod
2
1836
May 29-June 3.
Lancaster, O.
Rev. M. J. Steck
Joint Synod
3
1839
May 25-29
Columbus, O.
Rev. C. Henkel
Joint Synod
4
1842
May 21-25
Canton, O.
Rev. J. Wagenhals
Special, J. S.
1844
June 29-July 6.
Zanesville, O.
Rev. J. Wagenhals
Joint Synod
5
1845
May 17-23
Lancaster, O.
Rev. H. Heincke
Joint Synod
6
1848
June 17-24
Columbus, O.
Rev. J. Mechling
Joint Synod
7
1851
May 22-28
Canton, O.
Rev. J. Wagenhals
Special, J. S .. .
1853
Apr. 22-29
Columbus, O.
Rev. J. Wagenhals
Joint Synod .
8 |
1854
June 9-14
Zion, Seneca Co., O ....
Rev. J. J. Beilharz
-
301
SYNODICAL MEETINGS.
Lancaster, O.
Zanesville, O.
Synodical Meetings - Concluded.
Organization.
No. Year.
Date.
Place.
President.
Joint Synod
9
1854
Nov. 9-14
Greensburg, Pa.
Prof. W. F. Lehmann
Joint Synod. .
10
1856
Oct. 9-13
Delaware, O.
Prof. W. F. Lehmann
Joint Synod
11
1858
Oct. 21-26
Hamilton, O.
Prof. W. F. Lehmann
Special, J. S.
1859
Nov. 9-15
Lewisburg, (
Prof. W. F. Lehmann
Joint Synod
12
1860
Oct. 25-31
Galion, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
13
1862
Oct. 1-8
Woodville, O
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
14
1864
Oct. 12-19
Canton, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
15
1866
Oct. 18-24
Woodville, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Special, J. S.
16
1867
June 13-19
Hamilton, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
17
1868
Sept. 30-Oct. 7
Pittsburgh, S. S., Pa.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
18
1870
Oct. 5-12
Dayton, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D. Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
20
1874
Oct. 22-28
Hamilton, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
21
1876
Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Richmond, Ind.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Special, J. S.
22
1877
Oct. 23-25
Columbus, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
23
1878
June 26-July 2.
Wheeling, W. Va.
Prof. W. F. Lehmann
Joint Synod
24
1880
Oct. 13-19
Dayton, O.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Special, J. S ..
25
1881
Sept. 8-13
Wheeling, W. Va.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
26
1882
Oct. 18-24
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
27
1884
Oct. 1-7
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
28
1886
Oct. 6-12
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod ..
29
1888
Sept. 5-11
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
30
1890
Sept. 4-11
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
31
1892
July 7-13
Richmond, Ind.
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
Joint Synod
32
1894
Aug. 23-29
Columbus, O. .
Prof. M. Loy, D. D.
302
SYNODICAL MEETINGS.
Joint Synod
19
1872
May 23-29
Bucyrus, O.
Pittsburgh, N. S., Pa ... Columbus, O.
East Saginaw, Mich ... Pittsburgh, N. S., Pa .. . Columbus, O.
Joint Synod
33
1896
Sept. 3-10
Joint Synod
34
1898
Sept. 1-8
Joint Synod
35
1900
Aug. 30-Sept. 5 ....
Joint Synod
36
1902
Aug. 21-27
Michigan City, Ind.
Joint Synod 37
1904
Aug. 25-31
Fremont, O.
Joint Synod
38
1906
Aug. 23-29
Joint Synod
39
1908
Aug. 20-26
Joint Synod
40
1910
Aug. 25-31
Richmond, Ind.
Joint Synod
41
1912
Aug. 22-28
Joint Synod
12
1914
Aug. 27-Sept. 2 ..
Joint Synod
43
1916
Aug. 24-30
Joint Synod
44
1918
Aug. 20-28
Detroit, Mich. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Sandusky, O. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Ft. Wayne, Ind. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D.
Dayton, O. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Ft. Wayne, Ind. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Columbus, O. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D.
Columbus, O. H. L. Schuette, Prof. C. Appleton, Wis. . H. L. Schuette, D. D. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Prof. C. D. D. Prof. C. H. L. Schuette, Dayton, O. D. D.
SYNODICAL MEETINGS.
303
INDEX.
PAGE
Ackermann, C. 189,
211
Allwardt, H. A. (Illus.)
157
Association for Miss. Literature 249
Baltimore, Md., Martin Luther Church (Illus.) 162
Baptismal Certificate (Illus.)
17
Beck, J. (Illus.) .
129
Brentwood, old church at.
33
Capital University, North High St. (Illus.).
106
(Illus.)
133
established on Town St.
134
removed to N. High St.
135
dedication of
135
removed to E. Main St.
185
increase of students
187
decade of dearth.
187
progressive development
189
Student's Army, etc.
192
Church Papers, first.
119
Civil War, effects on C. U
136
Synod affected by
150 151
day of mourning
Clerical orders
55
Conference, the first.
51
Pittsburgh local
51
second special
53
third special
54 54
fifth special
55
sixth special
56
seventh special
56
first general, etc.
58
parochial reports of 63
special at Germantown
64
(305)
fourth special
306
INDEX.
Conference - Concluded.
PAGE
second general
65
third general 67
fourth general
68
fifth general
69
sixth general
69
seventh general
71
eighth general
72
ninth general
74
tenth general
78
eleventh general
79
twelfth general
81
thirteenth general
83
fourteenth general
88 91
fifteenth general
Conrad, Geo. L. (Illus.)
293
Cronenwett, E. (Illus.)
115
Demme, Dr. 98,
197
Detroit, First Eng. Luth. Church (Illus.)
218
District, English
109
organization of
112
reorganized
113
new organization
117
present Dist. organized.
246
Northwestern
119
Eastern, mission society of.
140
Missions in Pitts.
141
Western
141
Mission Society
141
and secret societies
154
Concordia
244
Southern
250
Northwestern (No. II)
252
Wisconsin
254
Minnesota
255
Washington
255
Kansas-Nebraska
256
Texas 256
Australian
256
Canada
257
INDEX. 307
PAGE
Districts, origin of.
89
Dornbirer, A. H. (Illus.)
269
Ernst, H. (Illus.) 153
Foerster, William 39
extent of his mission field 40
Fraternal relations 101
with German Reformed. 104
Ft. Wayne, Ind., Joint Synod (Illus.)
281
Gehrke, Geo. (Illus.) . 258
General Council, Joint Synod and. 159
Reading Convention 160
the "four points"
162
General Presidency
282
General Synod, proposed plan of.
66
Gohdes, C. B ..
191,
272
Greenwald, E.
116
(Illus.)
120
first editor of Standard 122
Hazelius, E. T., letter from. 83, 102
Hebron Academy
209
(Illus.)
210
Heer, F. J. (Illus.)
198
Hemminghaus, K.
189, 205
(Illus.)
201
Henkel, Paul
40
journal of
41
Paul and wife (Illus.).
42
Charles
44,
114
David
44,
73
Philip
44
Andrew
64, 79, 154
Ambrosius
72
Henkels, the
40
Heyl, L. .
126
Hostilities in Great War cease.
299
308
INDEX.
Joint Synod, origin of.
meetings of
and General Synod. 66
and Tennessee Synod. 83
and General Council. 159
and Synodical Conference 164
and Iowa Synod.
285
Kaemmerer, Samuel 49,
65
Lang, H.
150
Language difficulty
98
Lehmann, W. F
95
as a young man (Illus.)
99
called as Prof .. 127,
128
task for
128
editor of Kirchenzeitung
148
sketch of
193
(Illus.)
196
Leist, Jacob
49
Supt. of Academy
49
Lenski, R. C. H. (Illus.)
148,
191
Leonard, Geo. K ..
186,
192
License certificate (Illus.)
70
Lima College
198
List of congregations, etc., (1826)
74
Lodgery, the synod and.
152
resolutions
155
Loy, M., as a student (Illus.)
102
editor of Standard.
127
account of Lehmann's task.
128
called as Prof. 136
(Illus.)
138
sketch of
262
Luther Academy
212
(Illus.)
212
Lutheran Book Concern (Illus.) 267
266
Lutheran Brotherhood
280
Lutheran Intelligencer
120
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INDEX. 309
PAGE
Lutherische Kirchenzeitung (first) 122,
146
founded
147
ably edited
149
Lutherische Stimme vom Westen
121
Luther League
275
Lutheran Standard, founded
122
press
124
principles of
124
change of management.
126
Dr. Loy, editor. 259
succession of editors. 266
206
(Illus.)
207
Marion, O., Emanuel Church (Illus.). 273
Maryland and Virginia Synod. 88
Mealy, S. A.
125
Mees, Otto (Illus.).
190
called to C. U.
191
Mees, Theo. 185,
203
Men's Missionary Conference
276
Ministerium of Pennsylvania
11, 52, 54, 58
Missions, Foreign
215
school in Puttur (Illus.).
216
our first foreign society
217
our first efforts.
219
our first missionaries
221
Hermannsburg transfer
220
Missions, Home.
137
appeal
139
traveling missionaries
139
missionary in Pittsburgh
141
first financial report.
143
missionary committee 143
destitute condition in West. 144
as synodical work.
145
summary of reports.
146
last Board report.
230
Missions, Inner
227
Missions, Jewish
223
Luther Seminary, St. Paul
310
INDEX.
PAGE
Missions, Negro
224
school (Illus.)
226
Nagel, C. (Illus.) 180
National Lutheran Commission
279
National Lutheran Council 280
New Measureism
106
North Canton, Zion's Church (Illus.)
73
North Carolina Synod.
44
Ohio Educational Society, etc. 95
Ohio and Iowa.
285
Toledo, theses 286
Old Folks' Home, at Mars
237
at Springfield, Minn.
240
Organizations, general
275
Orphans' Home, Wernle
232
(Illus.)
233
at Mars 235
(Illus.)
239
Pacific Seminary
211
Parish School
274
Periodical, committee on proposed.
87
Pfeiffer, E.
188
Pflueger, A. 186,
200
Pioneers, the
9
Pittsburgh, N. S., St. John's Church (Illus.)
111
Portals of our second century 289
270
Quadri-Centennial 278
Red Cross Work
278
Reinhard, John
45
letter from
46
age of
47
Remarkable meeting
250
Reynolds, W. M.
135
Rudolph Memorial Library (Illus.)
185
Publications
311
INDEX.
PAGE
Saginaw, Mich., School and Parish Hall (Illus.)
290
Sanatorium, Grace Lutheran.
241
Sandusky, O., Zion Church (Illus.) .
242
Saskatchewan, Good Hope Church (Illus.)
259
Schaeffer, Charles E. 98,
100
Schenk, Otto (Illus.)
298
Schmidt, E. 148,
80,
92
Schmucker, J. P ..
67
Schmucker, S. S.
106
Schodde, Geo. H.
186
(Illus.)
247
Schuette, C. ** L .. 186,
251
as General President.
282
(Illus.)
284 139
Schuh, David 49, 65, 71,
Schuh, H. J. 235,
238
(Illus.) 236
188
Schweitzerbarth .67, 130,
218
Seguin, Texas, Emmanuel Church (Illus.) .
175
Seminary, founding of at Canton, O
at Canton, O., (Illus.)
85
course of study .
85
tablet on (Illus.).
90
removed to Columbus, O.
91
first student into ministry
93
debts
96
language troubles
100
difficulties 128
efforts to remove.
130
combined with Cap. Univ.
134
Seminary at Hickory, N. C.
213
Sheatsley, C. V
(Frontispiece)
Sheatsley, J.
189,
272
(Illus.)
261
Simen, G. D. (Illus.)
222
Somerset, O., first synod at. 58
St. Paul Church (Illus.).
62
188
Schmidt, William death of
97
Schuh, L. H.
84
312
INDEX.
PAGE
Spielman, C. 93,
126
as a young man (Illus.) .
94
Spokane, Wash., Emmanuel Church (Illus.)
170
Statistics of Lutheran church (1825)
78
Stauch, John
11
autobiography
12
licensed as catechist.
20
licensed to preach.
21
moved to Columbiana Co., O
28
moved to Crawford Co., O
34
summary of his work
35
last moments of.
37
(Illus.)
25
Stecher's Church (Illus.)
53
Steck, John Michael.
87
Stellhorn, F. W. (Illus.)
142
called to C. U.
186
Stellhorn, E. F. W. (Illus.)
229
Sunday School plan.
80
Synodical Conference, the Joint Synod and.
164
union with
165
state synods in.
167
joint institutions
168
boundaries
169
predestination controversy
172
withdrawal from
174
Tennessee Synod 83
Weyer, Antonius
82
Weygandt, G. Henry
47
homestead
47
licensed
48
Winckler, F.
99
Women's Missionary Conference.
277
Woodville Normal
203
(Illus.) 204
Worley, Daniel
127
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