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NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
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THIS INSTITUTION, under the fosteiing care of the Evanoei.ioal Li;theeax Stnod of Nohth Cakolina, is located in the growing town of Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, N. C'., iii the midst of a liberal and in- telligent people, nine miles from Concord.
The Faculty is constituted ns follows :
BEV. J NO. B. UAYIS, D. B.,
PRESIDENT
And Professor of M&ral midJntellectuetl Fhilosophy.
KEV. W. E. HUBBEET, A. M.,
Professor of Ancient Langimges and Classical Literature.
KEY. JAMES H. TUENEE, A. M.,
Professor of Mathematics^ Astronomy and Physics.
. PAUL A. BAEEIEE, M. D.,
Lecturer on Anatomy and Physiology.
^ TL'TOES.
Yet to he appointed.
Expenses per Session of 10 Months:
Collegiate Department, $147 00 to |167 00
Academic Department, $132 00 to ;^147 00
The health and moraiUy are uoteworihy, and coutrLl)uto greatly to suc- cessful study.
The numbei'-of f-ludents in aUeiidance lasf year was lOo. Foi' further information apply to
Rev, JOHN B. DAVIS,
President.
MINUTES
OF THE
SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHUKCH, cij^:BJ^T=i:EiTJS go., jst. c.
NEW MAEKET, VA , HEIsrJKEL Sc CO., I^I=lIlSrTEIR,S.
1875.
MINUTES /\\^^
OF THE
SEVENTY-SECOND CONVENTION
OF THE
Evan. Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
According to a resolution of adjournment, adopted at its last meeting, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, convened in St. John Church, Cabarrus Co., N. C, on Wednesday, April 28, 1875, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The opening sermon was delivered by the President, Rev. S. Eothrock, from Acts 20: 17, 20, after which Synod was opened by the President, in accordance with our prescribed form.
The roll was then called, and the names of the members of Synod recorded.
MINISTERS.
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Names. Post Offices. |
Okdained. |
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1. |
Rev, |
. S. Rothrock, |
Salisbury, N |
. C. |
1834. |
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2. |
u |
p. Aw Stroble, |
Mt. Pleasant, |
u |
1839. |
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3. |
a |
J. B. Davis, D. D.,* |
Mt. Pleasant, |
u |
1839. |
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4. |
a |
S. Scheree, |
Gibsonville, |
li |
1840. |
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5. |
(» |
N. ALDRICHjt |
Charlotte, |
u |
1841. |
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6. |
iC |
D. M. Henkel, |
Mt. Pleasant, |
u |
1849. |
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7. |
a |
G. D. Bernheim, |
Wilmington, |
11- |
1853. |
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8. |
u |
C. H. Bernheim, |
Lexington, |
u |
1858. |
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9. |
li |
W. H. Cone, |
Gold Hill, |
u |
1858. |
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10. |
a |
W. A. Julian, |
Mill Hill, |
u |
1859. |
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11. |
u |
Prof. L. A. Bikle, D. D., |
Mt. Pleasant, |
a |
1802. |
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12. |
u |
W. Kimball, |
China Grove, |
a |
1862. |
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13. |
u |
J. G. Neiffer, |
Salisbury, |
u |
1868. |
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14. |
u |
Prof. W. E. HUBBERT, |
Mt. Pleasant, |
a |
1870. |
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15. |
a |
J. H. Fesperman, |
Statesville, |
u |
1871. |
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16. |
a |
W. R Ketchie, |
China Grove, |
a |
1871. |
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17. |
a |
R. L. Brown, |
Rockwell, |
u |
1871. |
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18. |
u |
E. P. Parker, |
Brick Church, |
ii |
1872. |
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19. |
a |
H. M. Brown, |
Salisbury, |
u |
1873. |
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20. |
a |
P. E. ZiNK.I |
Lexington, |
a |
1873. |
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21. |
a |
J. H. Harry, |
Concord, |
a |
1874. |
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22. |
a |
Calvin W. Sifford,|| |
Mt. Pleasant, |
a |
1875. |
*Rec'd this Synod. tAbsent. t Ap'red 2nd day. ||Ordaiaed at this meetin
LAY DELEGATES.
Names. Chaeges.
Mr. John Lingle, Eev. S. liothrock's,
" P. RiDENHOUR, " r. A. Stroble's.
" H. A, Cheek, " S. Scherer's.
" J. DuLS, " K Aldrich's.
'' John Shimpoch, " D. M. Henkel's.
" H. G. Hashagen, " G. D. Beriiheim's.
" M. il. Shoaf, " G. H. Beiiiheim's.
" Henry Barringek,* '' W. H. Cone's.
" Isaac Goodnight, " W. A. Juliau's. Dr. P. A. SiFFORD, " Prof. L. A. Bikle'a, D. D.- Mr. John Sloop, Esq., " W. Kimball's.
" George Achenbach, " J. G. Neiffer's.
" H. Cloninger, " J. H. Fespermaij's.
" Solomon Eagle, " R. L. Browu's.
" J. W. MuRRY, " E. p. Parker's.
" Matthias Miller, " H. M. Browu's.
" A. Blackwelder,* " J. H. Harry's.
" Jacob P. CuLP,t " Mt. Carnial Church.
Syuod being- now organized, the President read his report, which was laid on the table for further consideration.
President's Report.
Dear Brethren :
"Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord."
It is source of devout gratitude to Almighty God, that we are permitted to assemble again in regular Sy nodical meet- ing. We always look forward to our annual conventions with pleasing auticii>ations. An opportunity is then afford- ed for the interchange of fraternal greetings and Christian salutations. We can then socially and mutually review the events of the past year, and unassumingly communicate the results of our toils and labors, in the great work committed to our trust. Although some of our ministers have, in a few cases, been compelled, in consequence of physical in- tirmity, to yield to a temporary cessation from labor, it is nevertheless believed, that our ministers, as a body, have enjoyed good health, and have been able, with but little in- terruption to prosecute their work with successful progress as "embassadors for Christ." But we meet, not simply to interchange social greetings and kindly feelings, but to de- vise scriptural plans, and mature wholesome measures, for future operations in advauciug the spiritual interests and prosperity of our beloved Zion. As the duties, which will claim our prayerful deliberation during our present session,
♦Appeared second day. t^ppeared thud day.
are of a very momentous nature, \\ e should devoutly invoke the enlightening and directing inllueuces of the divine Spirit to lead us into all the truth.
It now becomes my duty to present to you a report of my official acts during the past year.
In accordance with a constitutional application, a special meeting of Synod was called, which convened in St. James' Church, Concord, at 10 o clock, A. M., t)n Saturday the 25th day of last July. The object of the meeting, as set forth in the call, was the examination of Mr. J. H. Harr^-, with a view to his ordination, and also his installation as Pastor of the Concord Pastorate. A quorum being present at the time and place appointed, t'le Ministerium entered upon the examination of Mr. Harry. The examination having been sustained, it was constitutionally voted that he be ordained on the succeeding day, (Sunday,) in St. James' Church. In compliance with the action of the Ministerium, Mr. Harry was duly ordained by the officers and other members of the Synod, according to the form prescribed in our "Book of Worship," and thus regularly inducted to the Gospel Ministry, and admitted as a member of this Body. In the afternoon of Sunday, after an appropriate sermon by Kev. N. Aldrich. he was regularly installed as Pastor of the Con- cord Pastorate. The Minutes of said special meeting will, no doubt, be handed in by the Secretary to be incorporated with the Minutes of our present meeting.
On the 9th of last June, the report of the class-standing and conduct of Mr. K. W. Petrea, for the half session ending- May 27th, 1874, was forwarded to me by Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., President of N. C. College. Mr. Petrea has been re ceiving benehciary aid from this Synod as a Theological t>tudent. and the report, which is herewith submitted, indi- cates commendable progress in study, and very exemplary deportment
On the 22nd of last August, the corner-stone of anew church was laid in 13avie county, the contemplated church being designated. Cherry Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church. The carpenter work of the edifice has since then been com- pleted, and the ediflce will, at no distant day, be ready for consecration to the service of Almighty God. This church is located in a densely pojiulated community, and the pros- pects for an increase of membership is very encouraging.
Three new houses of worship hav^e been set apart and con- secrated to the service of Cod, during the past year, viz.:
(a) Christiana Evan. Lutheran Church was consecrated on the 30th of last August. This is a frame building, eligi- bly located some six miles South of Salisbury, of very com- modious dimensions, is very neatly finished, and speaks well for the zeal and liberality of Pastor and people.
(b) St. Enoch's Evangelical Lutheran Church was conse-
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crated ou the 20th ot last September. This is a substantial brick edifice, located in the south western part of liowan Co., of capacious size, is very tastefully arranged, and is an impressive memorial of the active and self-denying piety of the congregation.
(c) Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church was consecrated on the 29th of last November. "This is a very neat frame building, 60x40 feet, and finished in excellent style. The altar and pulpit are carpeted, and the church furnished with stoves and lamps, a handsome pulpit Bible and a Book of Worship.'' It is highly commendable that the congregation commenced worshiping in the edifice free from debt.
On the 25th of last September a letter was received from Rev. C. H. Bernheim, communicating the gratifying intelli- gence that his health had much improved, and that he bad received and accepted a call to the Davidson Pastoiate. He has since removed to his new field of labor, and entered upon his Pastoral work.
On the 4tli of last i^ovember, a communication was re- ceived from Rev. N. Aldrich, stating that he had received and accepted a call to become the Pastor of the Evangeli- cal Lutheran Church in Vandalia, Illinois. By Rev. N. Al- drich's removal to Vandalia, the congregation in Charlotte is left without a permanent resident Pastor, but is said to be temporarily supplied with preaching by a Theological Student from ISTorth Carolina College. It is hoped that the congregation will at an early day, take the necessary pre- limiuary steps to call a regular Pastor.
On the 13th of February a letter was received from Rev. J. H. Harry, stating, that owing to protracted illness, he had been necessitated to resign the Concord Pastorate, and in- tended to return to Ohio. In consequence of the failing- health of Rev. J. H. Harry, the congregation in Concord is also left without a regular resident Pastor, but, by an ar- rangement of the Western Conference, is temporarily snp plied until the present meeting of Synod. The prosperity of the congregation will readily suggest to the members the necessity of an early adoption of suitable measures to call a regular Pastor.
The constitution confers upon the Synod the authority to form and change Pastoral Districts In the exercises of this authority, due reference should always be had to the in- terests of all the congregations constituting a District, and to the efficiency and nsefullness of the Pastor in charge. — This authority should, therefore, be exercised with prudence and prayerful deliberation. It is, nevertheless, a subject of legitimate inquiry on the part of Synod, whether improve- ments can be made in the present arrangement of Pastorates.
My last official act is now performed. In retiring from office, my sincere gratitude is herewith tendered for your
confidence and partiality, in elevating uie to the position which is now vacated.
"And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified." — Amen.
Samuel Eothrock, President.
The annual election for ofiicers now ensued, which result- ed as follows :
Eev. S. Eothrock, President.
" E. L. Beown, Recording Secretary.
" Prof. W. E. HuBBERT, Corresponding Secretary. Maj. L. G Heilig, Treasurer.
AFTEENOOK SESSION.
Eev. Timothy Moser, the delegate from the Tennessee Synod, being present, was received delegate to this body.
Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D., having sent his certificate of dis- mission from the Evan. Luth. Va, Synod to this Synod, was received member of this body.
Resolved., That the following letter from the Eev. J. A. Kunkelman be placed on the face of our minutes.
Rev. W. R. Ketchie., Secretary of North Carolina Synf>d. :
Dear Sir: The Ministerium of Pennsylvania appointed me delegate to your Synod. It would afford me very great pleasure to attend your meeting, beginning the 28th, inst., but, such is the presiire of duties, — the closing exercises of the Seminary, and meeting of oar Ministerium, being near -at hand, — that, it is simply impossible for me to leave home at this time.
I greatly regret this, and beg, that you will excuse my ab- sence.
Allow me to assure you of the deep interest the Minis- terium of Pennsylvania takes in the Synod of North Caroli- na,— among the oldest, the most useful and most honored of the organizations of our Church in this country, — and to express the hope, that the relations now existing, may not only be maintained, but, become nearer, as the true Luther- an Church takes her rightful positum, in the North and the Sou^h, the East and the West.
Invoking the Divine blessing ui3on your pastors and churches, I am yours in the cross,
J. A. Kunkelman, April 19, 1875. Philadelphia, Pa.
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On petitions from Christiana Evan. Luth. Church, and St. Mark's Evan. Luth. Church Gold Hill, they were received iuto Synod.
The papers for Synod were called for and received. The ministers then read their reports on the state of the Church, also their reports on salary; the reports of the church coun- cils were read by the Secretary.
These reports were placed in the hands of the President to be referred to the proper committees.
Synod then adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock in the morning. Closed with doxology and benediction,
THUESDAY MORNING, April 29th.
Synod met and was opened with singing, and prayer by Kev. W. Kimball. The roll was then called.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On Presidenfs Report. — Revs, S. Scherer, G. D. Bern heim and Col. John Shim pock.
2. On state of the Church. — Revs. W. A. Jnlian, W. Kim- ball and John Sloop, Esq.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. C. H. Bernheim, W. R. Ketchie and Mr, M. R. Shoaf.
4. On Missiotis.—llevs. W. 11, Cone, E. P. Parker and Mr. J. Duls.
3. On Unfinished Business. — Revs. Prof. W. E. Hubbert, J. G. Neifler and Mr. John Lingle.
(3. On Proceedings of Conferences. — Revs. Prof. L. A. Bikle, D. D., H. M. Brown and Mr. Matthias Miller.
7. On Petitions. — Revs. W. Kimball, D. M, Henkel and Mr. H. A, Cheek.
8. On Vncancies. — Revs, P. A. Stroble, J, H, Fesperman and Mr. Isaac Goodnight.
9. On Finance. — Dr. P. A, Sifford, H, G. Hashagen and George Acheuback.
Messrs. Henry Barringer and A. Blackwelder presented their certificates of appointment for delegates, and were re- ceived.
The following special committee was jippointed on appeals to Synod ; Revs. J. G. Neili'cr, G. D. Bernheim and Mr. George Achenbach.
The following i)arochial reports were handed to the Secre- tary :
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10 Treasurer's Report.
L. G. HEILIG,
In account with
North Caeolina Synod. Dr^
To amount Eec'd from Synod, May, 1874. $816 67 " " " " Union Church. 13 25
" " " " St. Faiitl'S' Church. 5 00
Cr. By amount paid A. Foil, Jr. N. C. College
as per lis. $10 30 By amount paid A. K. Murchison Print- ing Circulars, 1 25 By amount paid W. R. Ketchie, Secretary,
printing Minutes, ■ 51 75
By amount loaned Y. P. Cook, 50 00
" " paid A. Foil, Jr., N C. College, 19 67 « « loaned A. Foil, " '' "
as per lis. 300 00
By amount loaned C. W. Sirt'ord, 50 00
" " " W. A. Lutes, 50 00 ^'' " paid for Kegistering Money to Lutes, 10
" '•' loaned F. P. Cook, 50 00 " " " Kev. D.M.Henkel forSifford, 50 00
" "• paid for Registering letter to " 15
" "^ loaned F. P. Cook^ 50 00
" " " C. VV. Sifford, 50 00
" "■ Cash on hand, $101 70
$834 92
$834 912 Respectfully submitted,
April 28y 1875. L. G. HEILIG, Treas.
The above report wiis referred to the committee on liuances.
Report oi Corresponding Delegate to the Ten- nessee Synod.
As your delegate to the Tenn. Synod, I met with that body, convened in Mt. Pilgrim Church, Davidson County, N. C., in October, 1874
I was very cordially received by its members, and invited to a seat among them, and to participate in all their delibera- tions.
The business transactions were chiefly of a local charac- ter. The members of this Synod, both clerical and lay, manifested a commendable zeal in beneficiary education.
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Your delegate was very lavorably impressed with the love- ly, friendly, and Christian spirit, which characterized all the <leIiberations of this body. Surely they are a band of breth- ren which love each other.
The Eev. Timothy Moser was appointed delegate to this Synod. »
Eespectfully submitted,
W.Kimball.
Report of Delegate to S. C. Synod.
It was impracticable for me to attend the sessions of the S. C Synod, to which I had the honor to be appointed as ,your delegate. 1 however addressed a letter to its Corres. ♦Sec, Eev. Dr. liude, in which; I conveyed to them our fra- ternal greeting.
Eespectfully submitted,
W. E. HUBBERT.
N. C. College, April 28, 1875.
Synod then took a recess subject to the call of the Presi- <leut. A sermon was then preached by the Secretary from Luke 13 : 24.
AFTEEJ^OON SESSION.
Synod was called to order by the President.
Eev. W. E. Caughman, the delegate from the S. C. Synod, being present was received delegate to this Synod.
A resolution was then brought before Synod, relative to not receiving members from any other denomination with- out being conflrmed, but after being discussed at length was laid on table until called for.
Synod then adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock in the morning, dosed with doxology, and benediction.
FEIDAY MOENING, April 30th.
Synod met according to adjournment and was opened with singing and prayer by the Eev. W. B. Caughman.
The reports of the standing committees were called for. The following report was received and adopted.
Report on the state of the Church.
Your committee, on the state of the Church, would submit the following :
The written reports of the Minutes of this Synod, bring to us glad tidings. They inform us of the fact that our be-
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loved Lutheran Zion, is on tlie increase in piety, and Chris- tian perseverance. They show that the several i)astorates in tlie bonndsof Synod are in a healthful and growing condition. Tlie Word has been faithfully preached, and the Sacraments duly adniinis- tered. New houses of worship have been erected, and con- secrated to the services of the Triune God. Sabbath Schools have made rapid progress, hence the religious training of our youth has at least in part been attended to. Extra ef- forts have been made by pastors and people, the result of which has been the admission of a goodly number to the church, by the solemn rite of confirmation. These intlica- tious and facts combined show ns that the Kingdom of Christ has been advanced in our midst, your committee have reason to believe that each ])astor is doing a great work in the vineyard of the Lord. Let the prayer of Ministers and Lay-delegates go up to tbe great head of the church : "Lord receive thy work."
Eespectfully submitted,
Wm. a. Julian, W. Kimball, John Sloop.
Report on Church Institutions and Education.
The following report was received and considered by items.
Your committee on Church Institutions and Education would respectfully submit the following report:
N. C, College is not in as iiourishing condition as regards the number of pui)ils and the extent of its influence as we had hoped it would have arrived at before this time. Tlie number of students is less this year by ten than it was last year. The number in attendance being 105. The causes of the want of this prosperity we conceive to be several. First ; the College is not sufficiently advertised in the secular pre.ss. Judicious exi)enditure of printer's ink always brings a ricli I'cturn. The Merchant, who does not advertise his goods and place of business, cannot expect a large .and profitable trade. Again another cause for the want of prosperity, is the absence of an endowment fund, that the teaching force might !>e increased. The Board of Trustees put into the field an agent for this very purpose, and he collected several tlnnisand dollars. We recommend that this agency be con- tinued until the amount of 8-0,000 be raised, as was jn-esent- ed by your committee last year. Another cause lor this want of prosperity, is the manner of e!n[)loying the faculty of the College. They have heretofore been elected by the Board of Trustees with a fixed salary for each one of the Professors, grading these salaries according to the position occupied in the Faculty of the College. We would recommend
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that this plan be changed. Let the Professors that are and may hereafter be elected take the College and by their own enerjjy and worth increase the number of their students and pay themselves out of the tuition proceeding therefrom. — The plan heretofore pursued has left undeveloped the latent energy of the corps of Professors, whilst it has gradually but surely involved the College in debt, until it now amounts to $1 500. There should some provisions be made to meet this indebtedness. Your committee has no ijlan to suggest for this purpose. There has been a change made in the Faculty of your College, Eev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., has resigned his posi- tion as President of IST. C. College. The Board have elected Eev. J. B Davis, D. D., as his successor. Prof. H. T. J. Lndwig, also resigned as teacher of Mathematics, and Eev. J. H.Turn- er has been elected to fill this vacancy. Is it not now to be hoped that if the plan of paying the Professors salaries be changed and with a new Faculty, that the Ministers and Church generally will give the College their hearty support, that it will rise to prosperity and intluence, and become an ornament to our Church, of which we will be proud.
The buildings of the College are in bad repair. The late storm has considerably damaged the College buildings, which has been repaired in part, by the help of the friends in the neighborhood. The interior of the buildings are in a bad condition and it will require an outlay of |400 to $600 to fix it up properly, which must be done this ensuing vaca- tion iSynod recommend that every Minister lift a collection in each Church for this special purpose at their next com- munion season.
Eespectfully submitted,
C. H. Bernheim, W. E. Ketchie, M. Jfci. Shoaf.
The above report was adopted as it now stands.
A re( ess was then taken subject to the call of the Presi- dent. A sermon was then delivered by the Eev. E. P. Par- ker, from Eom.-3: 28. \
AFTEENOON SESSION
Synod was called to order by the President.
On motion the following delegates were excused from further attendance at the meeting of Synod ; Messrs. George Achenbach, John Sloop and H. A. Cheek.
Report on the President's Report.
Your committee to report on the Eeport of the I'resident, have carefully examined said report, and have found no
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item to which they thiuk it necessary to call the special at- tention of this Synod. Your committee recommend that the report be adopted and be spread on the pages of the Minutes of Synod as usual.
Respectfully submitted,
S. SCIIEREE,
G. D. Beenhbim, John Shimpoch, The above report was received and adopted. The following report was received and adopted as it now stands.
Report on Petitions.
Your committee on .Petitions respectfully submit the fol- lowing :
iSTos. 1 aad 2. Are petitions from six congregations, now served by Kev. W. H. Cone aud Kev. li. L. Brown, in which they complain of the arrangement made by the Convention ap pointed by Synod in 1873, to arrange those churches and the churches served by Rev. P. A. Strobe!, into pastoral districts. The petitioners ask Synod to make a more equal division of these churches. In as much as these petitions contain no suggestions, your committee are unable to propose any other arrangement than that which now exists ; we therefore, re- fer these i)etitions to the action of the Synod,
No. 3. Is a petition from St. Matthew's Church, Davie County, in which they ask to be separated from Rev. Fes- j)erman"s charge. Your committee recommend that their re- quest be granted.
No. 4. Is a petition from Holy Trinity Church, iu Mt. Pleasant, asking Synod to be separated from St. John's Church, in order to have more frequent preaching, and also to aid the N. C. College in supporting a Professor. We recommend that their petition be granted.
No. 5. Is a petition from Bethel congregation, Stanley County. We suggest that this paper be read before Synod and such action be taken as the merits of the subject de- mand.
No. (>. Is a [»etition from St Michaefs Church, Iredell County, praying Synod to dissolve the pastoral relation ex- isting between tliem and St, Paul's Church, in Iredell Co. — Your committee recommend that their prayer be granted.
No. 7. Is a petition from Harriette J. Scherer, calling aid ibi- Mrs, Sheck, widow of Rev. J, I). Shock, dec'd,, who is in very indigent circumstau<'es and nearly dej)rived of her eye- sight. Your committee recommend that a collection be taken uj) tomorrow, ijiimediately after sermon, for lier benefit.
No. 8 Is a petition from St, Peter's Church, Statesville, asking Synod to sui^plement their Pastor's salary. Your
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committee recommend that a more united effort on the part of the charge of which St. Peter's is a part, will obviate this necessity.
No. 9. Is a petition from Mt. Carmel Church, asking Synod to make some arrangement to supply said Church with preaching. We recommend that this Church be supplied with preaching by the Facult^^ of N. C. College. Respectfully submitted,
W. Kimball, D. M. Henkel, H. A. Cheek.
On motion, all that part of the above report which refers to the arrangement of pastorates be referred to the follow- ing committee : P. Ridenhour, Henry Barringer and Solo- mon Eagle, Layman, and Revs. G. D. Bernheim, J. G. Neifter and Prof. L. A. Bikle, D. D.
Synod then adjourned to meet in the morning. Closed with doxology and benediction.
SATURDAY, May 1, 1875.
Synod met according to adjournment and was opened with singing, and prayer b3' the Rev. P. B. Zink.
Report of Committee on Appeals.
The following report was received and considered by items.
Your committee on appeals respectfully report as follows:
I. — Is a difficulty in the Church council of St. Luke s Church, arising from a case of discipline.
We recommend that the last decision of said council be reversed by the same at a regularly called meeting after due notice having been given to all members of the council.
II. — Is an appeal of M. L Barringer, from the decision of the church council of St. Michael's Church, of Iredell Co., N. C, expelling him from the communion of the Lutheran Church. Your committee recommend that the action of the said council in this case be reversed and the said M. L. Bar- ringer be restored to full membership in the Church ; and for the following reason: Taking said Church Council's own statement charging said M. L. Barringer with "angry looks, boisterous words and threatening gestures," into con- sideration, without any other testimony, we regard the charge not sufficient for an action of expulsion. We further recommend that Messrs A. Barringer, M L Barringer, their families and all who desire apply to the pastor, betranferred for the present to St. Luke's Church, and all parties concern-
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ed to bury the passed, and never, if possible speak again about their grievances.
Kespectfully submitted,
J. G. Neiffer, G. D, Bernheim, George Achenbach. The above report was adopted as a whole. Synod then took a recess subject to the call of the Presi- dent. An ordination sermon was then j)reached by the Eev. G. D. Bernheim from James 1 : 16-21.
After the sermon the President, being assisted by the Secretary and Prof. VV. E. Hubbert, ordained Calvin W. Sif- ford, in the presence of a large and solemn audience.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Synod was called to order by the President.
On motion, Eev. Mr. Thronwell was invited to a seat among us.
On motion, llev. S. Rothrock, Col. John Shimpoch and Dr. P. A. Silford, were appointed a committee to in v^estigate a certain difficulty now existing in the congregation at Bear Creek Church.
Report on the Arrangement of Pastorates.
The following report was.received and adopted. Your committee, on Pastorates respectfully report as fol- lows: Not having- sufficient data to go upon, we would recommend that a convention to arrange pastorates be call- ejl to attend to this matter, on Saturday, before the fifth Sunday of May, 1875, at St. Peter's Church, Rowan Co., and that at this convention each individual Church concerned be represeuted by a regularly appointed lay-delegate, and report at the next meeting of Synod.
P. RiDENHouR, Rev. G. D, Bernheim,
Henry Barringer, " J. G. Neiffer,
Solomon Eagle, " L. A. Bikle, d. d.
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business.
The following report was received and adopted by items.
Your committee finds little in the Minutes of last session requiring your attention now.
1. Synod ap})ointed a committee to make arraugemeuts for holdiug a Sunday School convention. Was this duty at- tended to 1^
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2. A standing resolution on page 17, to the effect that it is the duty of our Ministers to care for, and, under certain circumstances, give letters of dismissal to those of their members moving into the bounds of other pastorates. Have the members of Synod complied with this regulation ?
3. A committee on revising the constitution was appoint- ed, (see page 19). Has this committee attended to this duty ?
Respectfully submitted.
Prof. W. E. HUBBEET,
J. G. Neiffer, John Lingle.
Items 1 and 2 complied with.
Item 3. The committee had no report to make and was dis- missed.
On motion. Rev. S. Scherer, A. Black welder, Benry Bar- ringer, Solomon Eagle, John Lingle, Matthias Miller and M. R. Shoaf, were excused from further attendance at this meeting of Synod.
Rev. E. Oaughman, the delegate from the S. C. Synod, in his farewell remarks addressed the Synod with the kindest fraternal feelings to this body.
Synod then adjourned to meet on Monday morning. — Closed with singing, prayer and benediction by the Presi- dent. Rev. E Caugh man, preached in Holy Trinity Church, in Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday night from the 21st verse of Jude.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Rev. J. G. jSTeilt'er preached the morning sermon from Matthew 9: (3, 7, to a large and attentive congregation. — The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was then administered.
After intermission, C. H. Bernheim preached from Mat thew 27 : 19.
On Sunday night, Rev. W. A. Julian preached in Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, from Acts 26 : 28. An appointment was also made for the same time for the Rev. E. Caughman in Concord. The text not known to the Secretary. MONDAY, May 3, 1875
Synod was opened with singing, and prayer by the Rev. D. M. Henkel.
Report on Finance.
The following report was received and adopted.
The committee, on Finance would respectfully report, that
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they examined the Treasure's Report aud find it correctly stated.
They also report the following contributions for Synodi- cal purposes :
Eev. S. Rothrock's charge : Salem and St. Luke churches, Apportioned as follows : Salem, $20.00, St. • Luke's $10—30 ; Paid Salem $12,75, St.
Luke's $4,25, $17 00
St. Mark's, Charlotte, Apportioned, $15,00 paid,
R. L. Brown's charge :
3 00
Union assessed, $30,00; St. Matthew's
$15,00; St. Matthew's paid $3,00;
Union, $6,00, H. M. Brown's charge:
Assessed $27,00 ; Paid, D. M. Henkel's charge:
Assessed, $75,00 ; Paid St. John's $16 55 ]
Holy Trinity $10,00, G. D. Bernheim's charge :
Assessed, $60,00; Paid, P. A. Strobel's charge:
Assessed, $65,00 ; Paid Organ Church
$26,00, St. Stephen's 00,00 ; Bethel $1,75, Rev. W. Kimball's charge :
Assessed, $50,00 ; Paid, Paid Lutheran Chapel $35 ; St. Paul's $15,00,-50 Rev. Julian's charge :
Assessed, *g)30; Paid, St. Enoch's $12,00,
Trinity $3,65, Rev. Bikle's charge :
Ebeuezer, Assessed, $15.00, Paid, Concord charge :
Assessed, $10,00 ; Paid St. James, Rev C. H. Bernheim's charge:
Assessed, $48,00; Paid Pilgrim $10,00,
Sandy Creek $5,90, Bethany $6,00,
Beck's $2,50, Rev. J. G. Xeiffer's charge:
Assessed, $30,00 ; Paid Salisbury $22,79,
Newton 00,00, Rev. J. H. Fesperman's charge :
Assessed. $38,00; Paid St. Michael's $4,30,
St. Peter's 75 cents Providence 60 cents.
St. Matthew $3,35, Rev. AV. H. Cone's charge:
Asssessed, $18,00 ; (St Mark's G. H. $10,00)
Paid. St Peters $10,00, Luther's $8, St
Mark's. Gold Hill $6, Rev. S. Sherer's charge :
22 00
26 55
51 50
50 00
15 65
15 00
16 00
24 40
22 79
9 00
24 00
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Assessed, $35,00 ; Paid, Frieden's $13,50,
St. Paul's $5,00, Macedonia 00,00, 18 50
Eev. Parker's charge :
Assessed, $25,00; Paid, Lau's 00,00,
Richland 00,00, Coble 00,00 Forsythe Mission : Assessed, $5,00 ; Paid 00,00, Newton, Assessed, $5.00 ; Paid 00.00, Mt. Carmel, Cabarrus County :
Assessed, $3.00 ; Paid, 2 00
Eev. Sam'l Holt, (colored,) sent up from his Church 64
Total amount contributed, $345 78
To amount on hand from former Treasurer, $101 70
$447 48 Your committee find a deficiency of $313.22 of the appor- tioned amount, and respectfully recommend some action to to be taken in regard to the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
P. A. SiFFORD, Cli'rm'n. H. G. Hashagen. In connection with the above report the following resolu- tion was adopted.
Resolved, That when the lay- delegates present their cer- tificates, it shall be first ascertained whether the congrega- tions have contributed to the fund of Synod ; if they have not they shall hav^e no right to representation in this Synod. Resolved, That the standing resolutions, Nos. 4*, 5 and 6 as found on the back of our minutes be and are hereby re- pealed.
Report on Conterential Proceedings.
The following report was received and adopted.
Your committee, on the proceedings of the Eastern and Western Conferences, after an examination of the records placed in their hands, would report that they find nothing that requires the special notice or considertion of Syiiod.
Three meetings were held by each Conference during the past Sy nodical year.
Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BiKLE,
H. M. Brown, Mathias Miller.
Report on Vacancies.
•The following report was received and adopted. The following vacancies have been brought to the notice of your committee : Charlotte, Concord, St. Paul's in Ire-
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'dell Couuty, St. Matthews in Davie Couiityj and IsTewton in Catawba County. Your committee recommend, that as far as may be necessary provision be made to supply these va- cant churches, either by the President of the Synod, or by 'the Conferences in whose bounds they are located.
P. A Strobel, J. H. Pesperman, I. Goodnight. Report on Missions. There were no documents placed in the hands of your committee ; we have nothing- to report
Eespectfnlly submitted,
W. H. Cone,
J. DULS.
Report of the Corresponding Secretary. The following report was received and adopted.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina. It is my duty to report to you my official acts as your cor- •responding Secretary for the Synodical year, ending 28th, inst.
1. In Feb. last I transmitted to Eev. B. M. Schmucker, D. D., Cor. Sec. of Gen. Council, a copy of the resolutions passed at your last session, relative to the proposed CoUo- {juium. I received a reply to this from Dr. Schmucker, on Mie 20th of same month, stating that they would be laid before the next meeting of the Council.
2. I received a letter some ten days since, from Rev. E. Caughmijin, relative to his attending our Syuod, and refer-
, led the matter to pastor loci, who gave it his attention.
3. A number of Synods have favored us with copies of their Minutes. That of the General Council's last conven- tion held at Jamestown, iST. Y., 1874, exhibits a gratifying ])rogress in its meuibership and various enterprises. The Holstoii Synod was received as a member at this conven- tion The officers of the previous year, Kev C. P. Krauth, I). D.. L. L. D., bein_ the President, were re elected. The Council is doing a good work in home and foreign missions. Hopes -are still entertained that the much looked for Collo- qium will be held. The Couucil numbers 12 Synods, OlJO Ministers, 1,231 Congregations and 177,171 Communicants.
1. A coi)y of Minures of Teiin. Synod. There is nothing in it that specially conc^erns this body. Our delegate Kev. W, Kimball, was cordially received, and as delegate to oui Synod, Kev. Timothy Moser, was a})pointed, whom I am pleased to see present with us. The Synod is harmonit)us and i)rosper()us. Kev. L. A. Fox is President, Kev. A. Jj. (house, Kec. Sec. and Kev. J. M. Smith, Cor. Sec. Its next meeting will be held in Mt. Calvary Church, Page Co., Va., on Thursday before the tirst Sunday in Oct., 1875.
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5. The Minutes of S. 0. Synod. This body is successfully engaged in the work of building up the Church in its bounds. The report of the delegate to our last meeting gave a flat- tering account of our Synod. In regard to this Synod, it 'vas moved that, respecting "a letter addressed to Dr. A. E. Eude, by Rev. W. E Hubbert, the delegate appointed by the N. C. Synod to attend our convention, we regret that circumstances prevented the writer from attending to the a[)pointmeut with which our brethren in North Carolina honored him, and we renew hereby to our sister Syuod our assurance of high respect, friendship and fraternal union, with our best wishes I'or their success and welfare, which we would gladly have expressed oi'all.N' to their representative."
1 feel sure that this frciternal feeling is shared by all the members of our Synod. Eev. H. S. Wingard, is President. Its next convention will be held in St. Luke's Church, New- berry Co., S. C, Oct. 14tli. Eev. E. Caughman was appoint- ed delegate to this Synod.
(). The following Minutes have also been received: Syuod of S. W. Va., Eev. J. A, Brown, Pres. ; Eev. J. B. Greiner, Eec. Sec, and Eev. A. Phillippi, Treas. ; Synod of Md., Eev. Gr Diehl, D. D., Pres. ; Synod of Central Illinois ; Synod of Pittsburgh, but there is in them nothing particularly rela- tive to this S^uod.
Eespecti'nlly submitted,
W. E HuBiiEKT, Cor. Sec. N. C. Synod.
Synod then took a recess for one- half hour. AFTEENOON SESSION.
At the call of the President, Synod resumed its business.
On motion the following resolution was adopted.
Resolvedy That the place of all members of the board ofN. C. College who are not installed during the hrst year (tf their .election, be declared vacant, and their places tilled at the following meeting of Synod.
ELECTION OF TEUSTEES OF N. C. COi.LECi^J, 1875
Elected at tliis meeting. Eevs. J. G . Neitter, T. Moser and P, A. Strobel, Coi. John Shimpoch,' xMr. C. T. Bernhardt, and i)r. I'. A. Sifford
PEEVIOUS ELECTIONS.
Eevs. I). M. Heukel, VV. Kimball, W. H. Cone, Mr. J. L. Grauer, Maj'. L. G. Heilig, and Col. P N. Heilig
Eevs. S. Kotlirock, A. Julian, Messrs. D. Barrier. A. Foil, John M. Harkey, and Capt J. A. Fisher.
ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF MT. PLEASANT FE- MALE SEMIXAEY
Eev. Prof. W. E. Hubbert, Messrs. D. Barrier, John Lentz, and J. Misenheimer.
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PREVIOUS ELECTIONS.
Eevs. D. M Heukel, J. G. Neiffer, Mr A. Foil, and Col. John Shimpoch.
Kevs. W. A. Julian, W. H. Cone, Maj. L. G. Heilig, and Dr. J. L. Henderson.
DELEGATES TO OTHEK ECCLESIASTIC BODIES.
Rev. S. Kothrock was appointed delegate, and Rev. W. A. Julian his alternate to the S. C. Synod.
Rev. C. H. Bernheim was appointed delegate, and Rev. W. H. Cone, his alternate to the Tenn. Synod.
Rev. J. G. Neifl'er, was appointed delegate, and Rev. D. M. Henkel his alternate to the Pennsylvania Synod.
On motion, the following resolution was adopted.
Resolved^ That we approve the action of our Treasurer in lending money to our beneficiaries and that he be authorized to exchange the endorsed notes which he now holds against said beneficiaries, for their personal obligations.
On motion, Besolved, That $200 be appropriated to Mr, F. T. Cook, and $150 be appropriated to Mr. W. A. Luts.
On motion. Resolved, That $50 be paid to W. R Petra in quarterly installments, if that amount remains in the treas- ury after all other expenses ate paid.
Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Synod are ten- dered to the members of St. John's Church and vicinity, for their hospitality during our present meeting.
Resolved, That this resolution be read by the Pastor from the pulpit at his next appointment.
Rev. Timothy Moser, the delegate from the Tenn. Synod, expressed his pleasure iu being with this body, and hoped that a fraternal relation would still continue between the two Synods.
Resolved^ That the Secretary be authorized to have 1,000 copies of the Minutes printed and distribute them in propor- tion to the members and amount of money sent to Synod.
Resolved, That the next meeting of Synod be held in St. Enoch's Church, Rowan Co., I*^. C.
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns it stand adjourn- ed to meet at St. Enoch's Church, on Tuesday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1876, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Synod then adjourned to meet at the time and place men- tioned. Closed according to our prescribed form. The following is the receipt of Mrs. Scheck. Rec'd at the hands of Rev. S. Scherer, T_\veuty-seven Dol lars and thirty cents. ($27.30,) collection at bt. John's Church. May 6, 1875. L C. Scheck.
R. L. Brown, Secretary of Synod.
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FIRST SESSION.
Thursday, April 29, 1875.
The Miuisterium was called to order by the President, and was opened with prayer by the Rev. S. Scherer.
On application Calvin W. Siiferd was admitted to appear before the Ministerium for examination, with a view to or- dination.
Revs. Prof. L. A. Bikle, D. D., G. D. Bernhiem and J.G. Neiffer were appointed examining committee. After some time was spent in the examination, it was suspended until to morrow. Revs. W. R Ketchie and W. A. Julian were ap- pointed to examine some papers presented by the Rev. S. Scherer, in the interest of the colored, and to report.
On motion, the Ministerium then adjourned subject to the call of the President. Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, April 30, 1875. Ministerium was called to order by the President, and opened with prayer by the Rev. T. Moser.
On motion the following resolution was adopted. Report of Committee on Papers of Rev. Sam'l Holt, (colored,) and others of his race.
Your committee to whom were referred, the papers of Rev. Sam'l Holt, ((jolored) and others of his race, would respectfully report, that they have examined said papers and find that they contain nothing claiming the attention of this Ministerium. They report their churches in a prosper- ous condition.
Your committee recommend that these papers be referred to Revs. S. Scherer and E. P. Parker, and that they be au- thorized to dispose of the whole matter according to the dic- tates of their good jngdment.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. Ketchie, Wm. a. Julian. Revs. P. A. Strobel and Prof, W. E. Hubbert were ex- cused for the evening. Revs. C, H. Bernheim and P. E. Zink were appointed committee to see to the religious in- terest of the colored in Davidson County.
Revs. S. Scherer and E. P. Parker were continued as com- mittee to supervise the colored in their bounds.
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Calvin W. Sifferd was tlieu invited in and the examina- tion continued; after which his examination was sustained.
There was a unanimous vote that Calvin W. Sifl'erd, be ordained.
Resolved, That the ordination take place to-morrow imme- diately after an ordination sermon is preached.
Miuisterium then adjourned subject to the call of the Presi- dent. Closed with benediction.
R. L. Brown, Secretary.
lift Spidiil IM.ilfit:I|,
JXJIj"'^ 25TX3: .^ISTID SSTXT, 187*4.
In accordance with tlie constitutional requirement, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of ISTorth Carolina, convened in special meeting in St. James Church, Concord, IST. C, at 10 o'clock, A. M., July 25, 1S74, and was opened by the Presi- dent as prescribed in the "Book of Worshi})." In the ab- sence of the Secretary, Prof. L. A. Bikle, was appointed Sec. pro teni.
The roll was called and the following Ministers and Lay- delegates answered to their names: Ministers, Kevs S. Kothrock, jS^. Aldrich, U. M Henkel,-P. A. Strobel, W. H. Cone, W A. Julian, C. H. Bernheim and Bev Prof. L, Bikle: Lay-delegates, Jesse W. MiUer, Dr. P. A. Sifferd, N. Black- welder, J. A. Linn and T. C Strieker.
On motion the following Ministers having sent excuses for absence from this meeting were excused : Kevs. G-. D. Bernheim, J. H. Pesperman, B. L. Brown and W. Kimball.
The President then stated the object of the meeting, viz.: to examine Mr. J. H. Harry with a view to his ordination and also his installation as pastor of the Concord charge.
Synod now adjourned subject to the call of the President and was dismissed with the benediction by the President.
The Miuisterium having met at the call of the President,, and transacted its business: Synod was again called to order and after some deliberation, there being no further business, adjourned, and was closed in accordance with our prescribed form in the "Book of Worship," and the benediction by the President. At 7 o'clock, P. M., the Secretary preached from Isaiah 43, 1.
\\ . 11. Ketchie, Secretary.
MINUTES OF Mmi^TEEIUM.
The Miiiisterium met at the call of the President and was opened with prayer by Kev. W. A. Julian
Eev. W. E Ketchie now apjjeared and took his seat in the Ministerium.
The following committee was then appointed to examine Mr. J. H. Harry: Ke\ s. Prof. L. A. Bikle, D. M. Henkel, and N. A Id rich.
The Ministerium now adjourned until IJ P. M.
SECOND SESSION, 1^ P. M.
The Ministerium met according to adjonrnment and was declared by the President ready for the transaction of busi- ness. The committee appointed now proceeded to examine Mr, J. H. Harry.
On motion the examination was closed and by ballot it was decided by a unanimous vote, that Mr. J. H. Harry be ordained at 10^ o'clock. A, M., to-morrow.
The Miuisterinm now adjourned, and was closed with prayer by Kev. W. H, Cone.
W. E. Ketchie.
LOED'S DAY EXEECISES.
At 10 o'clock, A. M., the President, Eev. S. Eothrock, preached a very excellent, appropriate and instructive ser- mon, to a very attentive congregation, from ii Tim. i : 13.
After the close of this sermon, and the singing of a hymn, the President, assisted by the Secretary, Eevs. W. H. Cone and C. 11. Bernheim, proceeded to ordain Mr. J. H. Harry to the work of the Gospel Ministry, which was done in a very solemn manner, in accordaiice with the order laid down in the Book of Worship.
At 3 o'clock, r. M., Eev. N. Aldrich delivered another very good and instructive sermon, from i Thess. v. 12, 13, showing in a very clear and forcible manner, the duty of a congregation to its Pastor, and the light in which he should be viewed by those whom he serves At the close of this discourse, the President assisted by Eev. N. Aldrich, installed Eev. J. H. Harry pastor of St. James Church, Con- cord, in accordance with our, solemn and appropriate form as laid down in the Book of Worship. Thus ended the solemn and impressive services of this holy day.
May the Great Head of the Church bless them to the good of many souls.
OFFICERS OF
NORTH GAROLINA SYNOD.
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Rev. S. ROTHROCK, Pkesident.
" . R. L. BROWN, Rkcokding Sko'y.
" Pkof. W. E. HUBBERT, Coe. Sko'y. Maj. L. G. HEILIG, Teeasueee.
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I. Resolved, That we recommend to the Church Council's the proprie- ty of adopting the plan of collecting the Pastors salary by assessment.
II. Resolved, That in accordance with our Church discipline, chap, 6, section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church to contribute to the support of the Gospel except such as in their judgement are too poor to do so.
III. Resolved, That no minister in our connection shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satisfactorily met their obligations with their former pastor.
IV. Resolved, That hereafter wiien a . Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed stricily by the Discipline of our Church.
Dto volente, The next Annual Synodical Convention will be held in St. Enoch's Church, Rowan Co., N. C., commencing on Tuesday before the first Lord's Day in May, 1876, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
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^NNXJA.!. MINUTES
OF THE
EV ANGELICA!.
LUTHERAN SYNOD,
OF
NOETH CAROLINA,
:
i^A.~2-, iSTe.
North Carolina College
THIS INSTITUTION is located at Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus county, N. C, nine miles from Concord, ihe County seat. It is conducted by the following corps of teachers :
REV. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.,
PRESIDENT,
And Professor of Mental and Moral Science.
REV. W. E. HUBBERT, A. M., . Prof of Ancient Languages and Literature..
REV. A. L. YOUNT, A. B.,
Prof, of Mathematics, Astronomy and Physics.
RUFUS H. BROWN, A. M.,
Prof Elect of Mathematics and Physics:
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Prof, of Modern Languages. D. LUTHER GROUSE, A. B., Adjunct Prof, of Ancient Languages and Principal of Pre- paratory .Department. Tutors employed as needed. The course of study is as full and thorough as any other College. The expenses are low, as follows ;
Board for ten months, - - $80 to |100 Tuition in College Classes for ten months, 50 " •' Preparatory Department, in-
cluding Greek and Latin, - - 40 " Primary Department, - $20 to 25
The healthfulness and morality of the place are notable, and are not least among the inducements offered. Send for Catalogue or Circular to the President.
^Supplied by Professor of Ancient Languages.
MINXITES
OF THE
SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION
OP THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD m Mmmm op ioeiH ca!ioliia,
HELD IK
ST. ENOCH'S EYANCfELICAL LUTHEEAH CHURCR
I^O-W^SlKT CO., XsT. C,
Prom May 2d to May 6th, 1876.
RALEIGH :
JJews Job pPFicE and j3ook Bimdep^t. 1876. ^
M.IlSrUTES
OP THE
SEVENTY-THIRD CONVENTION
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Korth Corolina.
According to a resolution of adjournment, adopted at its last meeting, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod ofl^Torth "Carolina convened in St. Enoch's Church, Rowan county, N. C, on Tuesday, May 2, 1876, at 10 o'clock, a. m. The -opening sermon was preached by the President from Matt. 21st chapter and latter part of the 28th verse. Synod was opened according to regular form by the President.
The roll was called and the names of the members of Synod recorded.
MINISTERS,
Names.
t. Rev. S. Rothrock,
8. " J. B. Davis, D. D..
"S. " S. SCHEBER.t
4. " G. D. Bernheim,*
5. " T. W. DOSH, D. D.,i «. " C. H. Beknheim,$
7. " W. H. Cone,
8. " W. A. Julian,
9. " L. A. BiKLE, D. D.. 10. " W. Kimball,
n. " Prof. W. E. HUBBERT,
13. " .1. H. Fesperman,* 18. " W. R. Ketchie.
14. " R. L. Brown,
15. " E. P. Parker,^ 18. " H. M. Brown,
17. " P. E. ZiNK.t
18. " V. Stickle Y,t
19. *' R. Wm. Petrea.II
Post OffIck.
Gold Hill,
Mt. Pleasant,
Oibsonville,
Wilmington,
Salisbury,
Lexington,
Gold Hill,
Mill Hill,
Concord,
China Grove,
Mt. Pleasant,
Satesville,
County Line, Davie Co.
Rockwell,
Brick Church.
Salisbury,
Lexington,
Mt. una,
Mt. Pleasant,
Ordained.
N. C. 1834.
183!>. 1840. 1852. 1858. 1658. 1858. 1859. 1862. 1862. 1870. 1871. 1871. 1871. 1873. 187.3. 187.3. 1873. 1876.
•Ap'redgndday. tRec'd this Synod. JAh.sent. HOrdained at this meeting.
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The Delegates then handed in their credentials anoi were received.
Delegates. Mr. Caleb L. Kcssuan,* " A. C. Barrier.* " JOHN Wagneu,
•' H. H. ElLEBS,*
" w. L. Thompson, " JOHN Earnhardt, •' W. T. H. Plaster, ■' Joseph Cook,* " John Yost,* " J. A. Haithcox,* ■' M. L. Barringer, " Charles Lyerly, *' John Fisjier, " Alexander Brown, Col. P. N. Heilig,*
Dr. P. A. SIFFEKD,*
Archibald Cline.*
Ministers*. Rev. 8. Rothrobk, " J. B. Davis, D. D., " 8. Kchebkr,
" O. D. BERNUi:iM,
" C. H. Bernheim.
" W. H. Cone,
" W. A. Julian,
•' L. A. Biklb, D. D.,
" W. Kimball,
" J. n. Fesperman,
" W. R. Ketchie,
" R. L. Brown,
" c. M. Brown,
•' V. Stickley,
" T. W. DoSH, D. D., ' Ebenezer Church,. Bt. John's Church, Cabarrua Co. N. C.^
The President read his report, which was, on motion^ laid on the table to be placed in the hands of the proper committee.
PHESIi:>ENT'S REPOIiT. Deak Brethren:
. Our Annual' Synodical Conventions arc fraught with- responsibility and interest.
With responsibility,
1 To the ministers. As ministers we occupy the mo- mentous position of ambassadors for Christ. Upon us it devolves faithfully to deliver the message intrusted to us by Christ our Sovereign. As ambassadors for Christ, it is made our solemn and sacred duty to preach with. earnest— '-^^ f.r1elitv the entire and unadulterated truth o/God^so as to edify the humble Christian; to di- rect the awakened and mourning p^iten^ to^ Christ Jok-
^Appeared second day.
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'Comfort and relief; and to warn the impenitent of their -impending danger and ruin. At every S3^nodical meet- ing an appropriate opportunity is offered for a review of the past, with reference to the manner in which the Tarious duties obligatory upon us have been discharged. It also devolves upon us, in our ministerial capacity, to •induct others into the sacred office, " by the laying on of hands and by prayer," that they may take part with *iis in the great work of saving souls and advancing the prosperity of our blessei Zion. But to the successful progress of the Church, it is essential that there be unanimity in doctrinal sentiment, and uniformity in mode of worship, on the part of those who are appointed to be the instructors and leaders of the people in spirit- ual things. For, discordanc}^ in doctrinal views and mode of worship among the Ministers, will be productive of a like discordancy among the members of the Church ; with praj'-erful deliberation, therefore, should the admo- nition of St. Paul to Timothy be heeded : " Lay hands suddenly on no man." With responsibility.
"2. To the Ministers and Lay-Delegates jointly: To us, in our synodical capacity, the prosperity of the church is to a great extent given in charge, and upon us it de- volves with prayerful and mutual consultation, to devise well-matured and feasible plans for doing good. In the money assessments for synodical and benevolent objects, the pecuniary abilitv of the various congregations should be carefully consulted, so as not to impose undue bur- -dens ; and the assessed contributions sent up to Synod should be very judiciously and economically appropri- 4ited and disbursed. In all our Synodical transactions Ahere should be a supreme aim at the advancement of the glory of God in promoting the extension and welfare of the Church.
S. With interest to the members of the church. The
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members of the church look forward to the annual meet- ing of Synod with no small degree of interest. They ex- pect the Synod to adopt wholesome and efficient meas- ures, and to make judicious arrangements for the general prosperity of the church, and for the supply of all our congregations with religious ordinances. It is believed that the members of our congregations generally are im- proving in liberality in contributing of their money for synodical and benevolent purposes, but they look upon the Synod as the guardian o^heir contributions, and care- fully scan the application and disbursement of the same^ That some of our synodical funds have in some cases been misapplied, is a truth not to be disguised, but thati has not, perhaps, been so much the fault of Synod, as it has been the want of genuine sterling honesty on the part of some, who in bad faith have been the recipients. In view then of the responsibility and interest with which, our Annual Synodical Conventions are fraught, let u& devoutly invoke the enlightening and directing influ- ences of the Divine Spirit to "guide us into all the truth."'
In compliance with constitutional requirements, it i&^ made my duty to present a report of my official acts dur- ing the past year:
"On the 10th of last May, a letter of dismission was for- warded to Rev. N. Aldrich, of Vandalia, 111., as a pass- port to membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Indiana. Synod.
On the 26th of last May, Col. John Shimpoch tendered to me, in writing, his resignation as Trustee of Mount- Pleasant Female Seminar3^ It will be the duty of Sy- nod, at this meeting, to fill the vacancy.
On the 10th of last June a letter of dismission was for- warded to Rev. C. W, Sifford, of Anna, 111., transfering him to the Evangelical Lutheran Southern Illinois Sy- nod.
On the 241 h of last June a letter was received froBi
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Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D , informing me that he had re- signed the charge of Ebenezer Church, and accepted of a call of the Concord Pastorate, and had ensered upon the pastoral charge of his pastoral duties in said field.
On the 14th of last August, a letter was received from Rev. P. A. Strobel, informing me that his pastoral rela- tions with Organ Cuurch Pastorate would terminate on the last Sabbath in September ensutng ; that he had been invited to return to the State of N. Y., and requested a letter of dismission to the Hartwick Synod. This re- qUBst was complied with and a letter of dismission was forwarded.
On the 21st If August last, a letter was received from Rev. W. R. Ketchie, stating that he had accepted a call to St. Paul's Church, in Iredell county, and was supply- ing it witn preaching regularly twice a month.
On the 24th of last September a letter was received from Rev. J. G. Neiffer, setting forth that he had resigned the Charge of St. John's Church in Salisbury, and ac- cepted of a call to Rion's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Lima, Ohio, and asked for a letter of dismission to the Evangelical Lutheran District Synod of Ohio. A letter of dismission was forwarded.
With the close of the last civil year, my former charge, St. Luke's and Salem churches became vacant by my re- signation, since which time my labors have been given to the Organ Church Pastorate. From a notice in the Lutheran Visitor, Rev. V. Stickley, late from Virginia, has taken charge of Salem and St. Luke's churches, but noth- ing official on the subject has yet been communicated to me.
On the 28th of February last, a letter was received from R. W. Petrea, a theological student, stating that he had receiued and accepted a call from Ebenezer and St. John's congregations, and would apply for ordination at this meeting of Synod. He was advised that it was
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premature for a theological student to accept of a call prior to his ordination.
On the first of last March, a communication was re- ceived from Rev T. W. Dosh, D. D., certifying that he had taken charge of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Salisbury, and expected to make application at this meeting of Synod, for admission into the same.
On the 8rd of March .a letter was received from Rev. D. M. Henkel, informing me that he had accepted of a call to St. Mark's Church, Nokomis, Ind., and requested ■aletter of dismission to the Evangelical Lutheran Indiana Synod. This request was granted and a letter of dismis.- slon forwarded.
Two Churches were consecrated to the service of God "during the past year, viz :
The Church of the Reformation at Cherry Hill, in Da- vie county, Rev. H. M- Brown, Pastor, was consecrated to the service af God on the 27th of last June. Rev. W.- Kimball preached an interesting dedication sermon on the occasion. The church is a frame building, of com- modious dimensions, and an ornament to the community in which it is located.
St. Matthew's Church, also in Davie county. Rev. W. R. Ketchie, Pastor, was consecrated on the lith of April and set apart as a house for God. Rev. C. H. Beinheim preached an instructive sermon with special reference to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Pastor and con- gregation of St. Matthew's Church deserve much praise for their untiring zeal in the completion of their house of worship.
On tne 14tii of April the corner stone of a new church edifice was laid, Rev. R. L. Brown, Pastor, with appropri- ate religious services as set forth in our Book of Wor- ship, and designated Union Church. The old church having become more or less dilapidated and no longer adapted to the wants and comfort of the congregation,
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they resolved on the erection of a new brick edifice, which, when completed, will be of ver}' comfortable and commodious dimensions, and will reflect much praise upon the zeal and liberality of Pastor and people. Rev. R. W. Kimball addressed the audience present in a very interesting and instructive manner in vindication of the Lutheran Church and doctrines. ,
It is felt to be a duty to communicate the mournful in- telligence of the death of Rev. Wm. Artz, who took his exit from earth on the 19th of April in this year. Rev- W. Artz was for many years an active member of the Synod, was a profound thinker, and possessed a high grade of pulpit abilities, but has attained the end ef his earthly pilgrimmage and gone to his final reward.
It is recommended that all resolutions heretofore adopted by this Synod relating to the gratuitous instruc- tion in North Carolina College of indigent young men having the ministry in view, be rescinded.
It is further recommended, that Sec. 2, of Chap. 9, of the Constitution of Synod, be so altered and amended that twelve members shall constitute the regular Board of Trustees of North Carolina College.
My last official act is performed. Believe me to be sincere, when you are assured of the grateful apprecia- tion of your confidence and partiality, which elevated me to the position which is now vacated.
And now, may 'the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Amen.
SAM'L ROTHROCK, Pres.
Synod now proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing 3'ear, which resulted as follows :
Rev L. A. Bikle, D. D., Presidenl. " C H. Bernheim, Becording Secretary.
" Prof. W. E. HuBBERT, Corresponding ISecreiary. •' S. RoTHROCK,* Treasurer.
♦Col. L. G. Heilig was first elected, but declining to serve. Rev. 8. Kothrock was elected instead.
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Rev. V. Stickley, from S, W. Va. Synod, presensed his certificate of honorable dismission from that body and was accordingly received as a member of this Synod.
All papers intended for Synod were now called for and received. Rev. W. H. Cone, a delegate, appeared, and upon presentation of his credential, took his seat as a member of Synod. The reports on the state of the Churches were read by the ministers.
Synod now adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
WEDNESDAY, May 3d, 9 a. m.
Synod was opened with singing. Prayer was offered by Rev. H. M. Brown.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman and delegate Mr. James A. Haithcox appeared and took their seats.
Dr. P. A. Sifferd, delegate from Ebenezer Church, pre- sented his certificate and was received as a member of Synod.
On motion, Mr. R. W. Petrea, a theological student,, Avas received as an advisory member.
The President appointed the following
STANDING COMMITTEES :
1. On President's Report. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, W.. Kimball, and Mr. W. L. Thompson.
2. On State of the Church. -Frol W. E. Hubbert, Rev.. W. A Julian, and Col. P. N. Heilig.
3. On Church Institutions. — Revs. S. Rothrock, W. H. Cone, aii.d Mr. A. Brown.
4. On Missions. — Revs. E. P. Parker, W. R. Ketchie, and Mr. M. L. Barriuger,
5. On Unfinished Business. — Revs. V. Stickley, R. L. Brown, and Mr. John Fisher.
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6. On Conference Proceedings.— Reys. W. H.Cone,W. E" Hubbert, and Mr. John Earnhardt.
7. On Petitions. — Revs. W. Kimball, H. M. Brown, and Mr. W. T. H. Plaster.
8. On Vacancies. — Revs. H. M. Brown, J. H. Fesperman^ and Mr. C. L. Nussman.
9. On Finance. — Messrs. H. B. Eilers, A. Brawn, and John Wagner.
10. On Appeals. — A special Committee was appointed, consisting of Revs. S. Rothrock, J. B. Davis, D. D., and Dr. P. A. Sifferd.
Parochial reports were called for and placed in the hands of the Secretary.
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Report of the corresponding delegate to the Tennessee
Synod was read and on motion received and recorded.
Report of the Corresponding Delegate to the Tennessee
Synod.
Your delegate to the Tennessee Synod met with that body, which convened in Mt. Calvary Church, Page Co. Va. He was very cordially received by the Synod, and. all the courtesies extended to him as your representative.
This Synod is doing much for the spread of the Gos- pel, and building up general Lutheranism within her- bounds. They have a number of beneficiaries, who are preparing for the ministry upon the funds of the Church.
Your delegate recommended to them to sustain our ■ College, and desired them to co-operate with us to raise an endowment for the College, or rather endow a pro' fessorship themselves. A true spirit of brotiierly love unites and cements them together in the bonds of peacen,.
Rev. Smith was chosen as delegate to this Synod. Respectfully submitted, C. PI. Beknheim.
Report of the corrosponding delegate to the South Car- olina Synod was read, received and adopted, Repoi-t of Delegate to S. O. Synod.
In fulfillment of his appointment, your delegate at- tended the fifty-first Annual Convention of the Evangel- ical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina and adjacent , States, which assembled in St. Luke's Church, Newberry county. S. C, on Thursday, Oct. 14th, 1875. Your dele- gate was received Avith much cordiality, and tendered to that body our Christian salutations, and M'as assured of their continued fraternal feelings in return. A spirit of harrnany and earnest devotion to the cause of the Master. ^ pervaded all their deliberations.
Rev. J. D. Bolles was appointed corresponding dele* - gate to this Synod, and Rev. E. A. Bolles Alternate. Resyectfully submitted,
Sam'l Rolhrock, Delegate. .
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Synod now took a recess until 2 o'clock. Divine service was conducted by Rev. H. M. Brown, who preached from Romans x, 9, 10.
2J o'clock, p. m.
Synod resumed business at the appointed hour.
Rev. Edwin A. Bolles, delegate from S. C, Synod, ap- peared, and on motion was received as an advisory mem- -ber of this Synod.
The certificate of Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., from the & O. Synod, was read, and he was received as a member of ihis body,
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF SYNOD
was presented and read, and then placed in the hands of the Finance Committee. His resignation was presented whereupon a uew election was held, which resulted in the choice of Rev. S. Rothrock.
Treasurer's Report.
L. G. HEILIG,
1)1 account with
The Ev. Lutheran Synod. Dr.
To am't on hand from the year 1874-'75, f 101 75
« " Received from Synod May, 1875, 346 43
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Respectfully submitted,
L. G. HEILIG, Treasurer. Mr. W. L. Thompson was excused from further attend- ance of Synod after to- day.
Synod now adjourned until to-morrow morning 9 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Edwin A. Bolles.
THURSDAY, 9 O'CLOCK, A. M. Synod was opened with singing. Prayer by Rev. W. Kimball. The minutes were read and confirmed. The Report on the President's Beport was received, considered by items, and adopted.
Report on President's Report. Your Committee to whom wa^ referred the President's Report beg leave to submit the following:
♦Included in consolidated note of §200.
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They have carefully examined the Report of the Pres- ident and find only these two items that claim the action of the Synod :
1. A rocdrai/iendation to abolish all actions of Synod relating to the gratuitous instruction in N. C. College of indigent young men having the ministry in view. We are of opinion that Synod has alread}^ done so, and pays the College such tuition of all those aforesaid persons connected with our Synod. If, however, such actions have not been rescinded, Ave recommend that it be done at this time.
2. The other recommendation of the President, to change the Constitution of our Synod in reference to the number of members in the College Board of Trustees, we recommend not to be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. Beiinhp:im,
W. Kl MALL,
W. L. Thompson'.
The report on Bear Creek Church, Stanly Co., was re- ceived and adopted. The following resolutions in con- nection -with the above report were adopted :
Report of Committee on Bear Creek Church.
The undersigned, a majority of the Committee appoint- ed at 'last Synod (see resolution p. 16 of Minutes) to in- vestigate a certain difficulty existing in the congregation at Bear Creek Church, met at the old Church, July 15, 1875, and after hearing all the facts in the case, decided as follows :
That all ?»'ho Yri.:h to ^^g to the ncv,' Church to worship, have leave to do so in peace and quietness, and all who wish to remain at the old Church and employ their own preacher, have leave to do so, upon certain conditions
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and bases as specified by the Committee, a copy of which was furnished to each of the parties concerned.
It afifords your Committee great pleasure to report thafc their decision in the case was satisfactory and acquiesced in by all parties interested.
Respectfully submitted,
Sam'l Rothrock, John Shimpoch,
Commiiiee,
Resolved. That both the n§w and the old congregations of Bethel Church, Stanly Co., be embraced in the Organ pastorate.
Resolved, That inasmuch as the old congregation have of their own free will, and for the consideration of |6 to them in hand paid for the purchase of a record book, transjferred all the old records into the hands of the new organization, the said new organization be declared as Bethel Church in Stanly County.
Resolved, That the pastor in charge preach on each Sunday afternoon, for the present, in the old Churchy w^hen he preaches in the morning at the new Church.
Report on Unfinished Business.
Was received and adopted.
Your Committee find but little in the Minutes of last meeting of Synod claiming the attention of Synod now.
On page 13 Synod recommend that every Minister lift collection in each Church at the next communion sea,- son, to repair buildings of North Carolina College, dam- aged by storm. Has this been done?
Page 16: On motion, Rev. S. Rothrock, Col. Joba Shimpock and Dr, P. A. Sifferd Were appointed a Com- mittee to investigate a certain difficulty now existing m
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the congregation at Bear Creek Church. Has this been attended to ?
Respectfullv submitted,
Y. Stickley, R. L. Bkown. Answer to item first — partly so. Second item was met by the Report above.
Report on Petitions.
Was received and adopted.
Your Committee on Petitions respectfully submit the following :
No. 1. Is a petition from the old Bethel Church in Stanly setting forth some complaints, and claiming to be ■an integral part of the Organ pastorate. They earnestly jequest the Synod to do something for them. Your com- mittee recommend that the Synod settle this matter by stating which of the two Churches, the old or new Bethel, lyelong to the Organ pastorate.
Nos. 2 and 3. Are petitions from the St. John and Eoenezer Churches, asking the ordination of Mr. R. W. Petrea. We refer these petitions to the Ministerium, their legitimate place.
No. 4. Is a petition from Sandy Creek and Pilgrim Churches: 1st. Asking Synod to constitute these two Churches a charge. 2d. Requesting that Synod form a cliarge of Bethany, Hopewell and Nazareth Churches, sr;d that they be supplied with the means of Grace by Kev. p. E. Zink. Your Committee recommend the adop- tion of the first part of the petition, and recommend the ise^ond to the consideration and action of the Synod.
No. 5. Is a petition from Sandy Creek praying Synod t0 hold its next Convention in their Church. We re- c&iKmend this to the favorable notice of the Sj'nod at the time of selecting a place for its next meeting.
No. 6. Is a petition from Luther's Church, in which
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they pray Synod to connect said Church with Rev, R. L, Brown's charge. Having learned that Brother Brown cannot serve the congregation, your Committee, there- fore, recommend that said petition be not granted.
No. 7. Is a petition from St. Matthew's, St, Peter's, Lu- ther's and St. Mark's, in Rowan County, praying to con- stitute said Churches a charge. This petition contains a counter petition from St. Peter's protesting that the field will be too large; expressing, however, a willingness to submit if no better arrangement can be made. The pe- tition is not signed by the officers of Luther's Church. Having considered tliese papers, we recommend that St. Matthew's, St. Mark's, Luther's and St. Peter's constitute a pastoral charge.
No. 8. Is a letter from Rev. J. M. Smith, delegate from the Tennessee Synod, stating the reasons why he could not attend the present meeting of our Synod. We re- commend that his letter be read before Synod.
No. 9. Is a letter from Rev. P. E. Zink, in which he states that urgent business prevented him from attending this Synod ical Convention. He prays to be excused. Your Cpmmittee recommend that he be excused.
No. 10. Is a letter from our afflicted Brother, the Rev. S. Scherer, stating his providential afflictions, and deep regret that he cannot be with his brethren at the present meeting of the Synod. He expresses the belief and hope that his brethren will cheerfully excuse him, and asks an interest in the prayers of the Church.
Your Committee recommend the adoption of the fol- lowing resolution :
Resolved, That we sincerely regret that our beloved brother Scherer has been providentially prevented by sickness from meeting with us in our present Synodical Convention, and that we cheerfully excuse his absence, and assure him that he has the entire sympathies of the
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yynocl, and that we will daily remember bim in prayer at a Throne of Divine Grace.
K"o. 11. Is a letter from Rev.T. W.Dosh, D. D., informing Synod, and expressing his sincere regret, that he cannot meet with us in S3'nod on account of the severe illness of his child. Your Committee recommend that he be ex- excused, and assure him that he has the sympathies and prayers of the Synod.
W. Kimball, H. M. Brown, W. T. H. Plastek, Committee.
Pilgrim and Sandy Creek Churches were formed into a pastorate, and Bethanj^, Hopewell and Nazareth were formed into another pastorate, and the latter were re- commended to Rev. P. E. Zink to supply them v»'ith the means of Grace.
Resolved, That Union &, Christiana Churches consti- tute a pastorate.
Synod now took a recess until 1|- oclock, P. M.
Divine services by Rev. V. Stickley, preached from Hebrews, the 12th chapter, 1st and 2nd verses.
1^ o'clock, p. m.
Synod resumed its business.
The following members were chosen on the Missionary Committe for the ensuing year, viz : Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., and Rev. S. Rothrock.
Report of Conferential Proceedings was received, and pending its consideration by items. Synod adjourned until to-morrow morning 9 o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. C. H. Bernheim.
Synod was opened with singing and prayer, by Rev. J. B.'Davis, D. D.
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On motion the report pending was suspended, and the
report on Finance was considered and adoj ted.
Report on Finance.
The Committee on Finance report that they have ex- amined the Treasurer's report and find it correct. They also report the following contributions for Synodical and benevolent purposes : Rev. S. Rothrock's church :
Organ Church As., $45 00 paid $24 35
St. Stephen's " lO 00 " 6 68
Bethel " 10 00 " 8 10 Rev. J. B. Davis' church :
Holy Trinity Ass., $25 00 paid $18 25 Rev. S Sherer's church :
Frieden's Ass., $25 00 paid $4 19
Macedonia '' 5 00 " 00
St. Paul's " 5 00 " 00 Rev. C. H. Bernheim's church :
Sandy Creek Ass., $20 00 paid $7 20
Pilgrim's " 12 00 " 7 17
feeck's " 10 00 " 00
Bethany " 6 00 " 00 Rev. W. H. Cone's church :
St. Peter's Ass., $10 00 paid 10 00
St. Mark's " 10 00 '' 8 70
St. Luther's "• 8 00 " 6 95
St. Matthew's " 15 00 " 12 00 Rev. W. A. Julian's church :
St. Enoch's Ass., $20 00 paid $10 00
Trinity " 10 00 " 2 50 Rev. L. A. Bikle's church :
St. James Ass., $40 00 paid $10 00 Rev. W. Kimball's church :
Luther's Chapel Ass., $35 00 paid $15 42
St. Paul's " 15 08 " 10 00
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Rev. T. W. Dosh's church :
St. John's Ass., $30 00 paid $20 00
Rev. J. H. Fesperman's church :
St. Michael's Ass., |20 00 paid $7 00
Thyatyra " 5 00 " 1 00
Providence " " 1 00
R«v. W. R. Ketchie's churcli :
St. Matthew's Ass., $3 00 paid $3 00
St. Paul's " " 4 45
Rev. R. L. Brown's church :
Union Ass., $30 00 paid $4 25
Christiana " " 3 65
Rev. E. P. Parker's church :
Richland Ass., $ 5 00 paid $S 50
Laus " 15 00 " 5 00
Coble's '' 5 Oo " 1 10
Rev. H. M. Brown's church :
Bethel Ass., $20 00 paid $13 25
Christ's " 5 00 " 3 75
Jerusalem " 2 00 " 2 00
Rev. W. R. Petrea's churcli :
St. John's Ass., $50 00 paid $50 00
Ebenezer " 15 00 " 15 00
Rev. V. Stickley's church :
Salem Ass., $20 00 paid $8 25
St. Luke's " 10 00 " 5 00
D. J. Koont's col. church :
Pleasant Grove, paid $1 00
Total ■ ■ ■■ $363 71
VACANT CHURCHES.
St. Mark's, Charlotte Ass., $15 00 paid
Newton " 5 "
Mt. Carmel " ■ 3 "
Forsythe " 5 "
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Your Committee find a deficiencj of ^316.30 of tli<5 apportioned amount.
Respectfully Submitted,
H. B. EILERS, Chr'm'x. A. BROWN. J. WAGGONER. Rev. J. S. Heilig was received as an advising member of this body.
A Committe on opportionment was appointed by tko chair, consisting of Revs. W. H. Cone, W. A. Julian and P. A. Sifferd.
The report on Conferontial Proceedings was now coia- sidered by items and adopted.
Report of Committee on Conferences.
The Ministers of the Western Conference show thafe body to be actively engaged in the work of the Churches within its bounds ; it held three meetings which were very generally attended by the members. The officers are :
Rev. W. Kimball, President.
" R. L. Brown, Secretary.
" W. E. HuBBERT, Treasurer.
The Conference contributed to the aid of a Theologi- cal student.
The Eastern Conference also held three regular meet- ings. The work of this body seems to be moving forward successfully, all its vacant congregations have now se- cured pastors, thus making valuable additions to its cler- ical ranks. The officers are :
Rev. C H. Bernheim, PresiderU.
" H. M. Brown, Secretary.
" R. L. Brown, Treasurer.
At the session in Salisbury, January 29th, 1876, t!i© following was adopted :
"Resolved, That we recommend to Synod the adoption
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of some action, placing the nomination of Ministers to Tacant congregations within its bounds, exclusively to 4he President of Synod."
Both Conferences had interesting and instructive dis- cussions of doctrinal questions, and close practical preacli- ieg of the word, by which we trust much good was done. We are glad to note the punctuality with which these Conferences are attended.
Respectfully submitted,
W. E. HUBBERT.
W. H. Cone. J. Earnhart.
A Committee of three was appointed, consisting of Eevs. G. D. Bernheim, J. B. Davis, D. D., and S. Both- rock, to revise the Constitution, touching the article on the President, making him the only person to nominate ministers to vacant congregations.
The reports on Church Institutions were received and
Cliurcli Institutions and Education.
The Committee on Church Institutions and Education present the following :
No. 1. As the report of the Chairman of the Board ©f Trustees of North Carolina College, your committee lecommend that the report be read, considered by items, and inserted in the minutes.
No. 2. As the report of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, your Com- mittee recommend that this report be read, considered hj items and inserted in the minutes. Respectfully submitted,
Saml. Rothrock. W. H. CoxNE. Alex. Browk.
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Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
May 1st, 1876. 1o the Evangelical Lutheran Synod :
Brethren : — As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of N. C. College it is my duty to forward an annual report of said institution to your body. First, I would state that the buildings were thoroughly repaired during the last vacation, and have been but little abused during the present session.
The order and dfeportment of the students in the main has been commendable.
The number of students enrolled to this ti'ne is 114.
The income will not be sufficient to meet the indebted- ness incurred for the scholastic year. In this connection would say that the board in their judgement saw proper to raise the price of tuition in all the departments ex- cept the primary, to take effect at the beginning of the ■ next session.
The matter of farming out the institution as recom- mended or suggested by Synod at its last meeting has been discussed by the Board. At their last meeting the following resolution was passed :
Resolved, "That this Board does not see its way clear at this time to farm out N. C. College, and would respect- fully refer the matter back to Synod." The propriety of erecting a student's boarding house has also been dis- cussed by the Board, which may be brought to the at- tention of Synod, by the friends of the enterprize. Not- withstanding the stringency in money matters I do not deem this measure impracticable, as it is intended to benefit the worthy class of students not provided for in our institution.
I would respectfully suggest that the number of Trus- tees be reduced to twelve, and that the^^be chosen as near the institution as practicable, as it occasionally occurs that a quorum is not present at the appointed meetings.
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The indebtedness of the institution at the close of this term will be about $2500 ; it behooves your body to sug- gest plans to liquidate this debt.
In conclusion, I would say that the President, Dr. Da- vis, has the confidence of the people in this community, and if our church was able or had the disposition to en- dow our college that we could associate with him men of experience and ability and could successfully compete with similar institutions in our cotintry. Very respectfully,
H. G. HEILIG, Chairman Board of Trustees N. C. College.
Report of Board of Trustees.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
May 1st, 1676. ' To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, ]S\ C:
Brethren: — As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, would respectfully report that this Institution is in a prosperous condition, the in- debtedness is trivia], and I feel encouraged to sa}'', should we be so fortunate as to retain the present incumbent, Prof. L. 11. Rotlirock, at its head, it will rank among the first institutions where a solid education is received ; there arc in attendance between forty and fift}^ pupils. In m}^ opinion persons having daughters to educate, (especially in text Ijook's) could not do better than to pat- ronize this institution.
Very respectfully,
L. G. Heilig. Chairman Board of Trustees Mt. Pleasant Seminary.
The following resolutions were passed :
1. Resolved, That we so construe the Constitution of
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the College that seven members shall constitute a quo- rum in the Board of Trustees of N. C. College, for the- transaction of business.
2. Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of North Caro- lina College be instructed to appoint a committee of five,, three ministers and two laymen, to attend the examina- tions of the College, and report the progress of the stu- dents in the various departments.
On motion Messrs. Eilers, Nussman, Wagner and Earn- hardt were excused from further attendance after to-day.
Synod now took a recess until IJ P. M.
Divine service was held by Rev. Edwin A. Bolles, from. Luke 12, 5.
1^ p. M.
Synod resumed its business.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the five years resolution preventing a? union with an^ other ecclesiastical body be and is hereby repealed.
The Committee on Missions presented their report,, which w^as received and adopted.
< Report on Missions.
Your Committee on Missions, having no documents placed in their hands, hardly knov how to report.
However, having learned something of the condition of St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church, in Charlotte, and considering it highly important that our Lutheran in- terests in that growing city should not be neglected, es- pecially since the prospects there are quite flattering, so as to warrant the belief that with a good working pastor the congregation would in a very short time become self- sustaining ; your Committee would recommend that the ■ Mission Committee appropriate $100 of its funds, if nee- - essary, to aid them in securing a suitable pastor.
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For want of information as to other points, your Com- >mittee have nothing further to report. Respectfully submitted,
E. P. Paekee, W. R. Ketchie, M. L. Barringee.
The Corresponding Secretary read his report, which was adopted.
Annual Report of Corresponding Secretary.
Tg the Ev. Lv.tlieran Synod of N. C:
In accordance with a requirement of Synod, I make the following report :
Nothing special has been transacted by me as Corres- ponding Secretary. The usual minutes of other Synods have been received, viz :
Tennessee Synod. — The Minutes contain nothing requir- ing action by this body. It appears to be actively en- gaged in the Master's work, and to be meeting with much success. Our delegate. Rev. C. H. Bernheim, was pres- ent at its late Convention and kindly received, and Rev. J. M, Smith appointed delegate to this Synod in return. The officers of Synod are. Rev. J. R. Peterson, President ; Rev. I. Conder, Recording Secretary ; Rev. J. N. Stire- walt, Cor. Secretary, and Rev. S. Henkel, Treasurer.
S. W. Va. Synod. — This body convened at Wytheville, Va. Favorable mention of our Synod is made in its Minutes. Its various interests, including two Colleges and a Theological Seminary, are conducted with success. Rev- J. C. Repass is President, Rev. J. J. Scherer, Secre- tary, and Rev. A. Phillippi, Treasurer.
Soidh Carolina &ynod. — The relations between this and •'Our S3'nod are close and fraternal, and it gives us great 'pleasure to note that its various interests are quite pros- iperous. Its Churches are receiving accessions ; its miu-
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isters give evitlence of being active in the work where- unto they are called; its College is enjoj'-ing greater prosperity than ever before, and now that the scholar- ships have expired, the institution has been put on a paying basis. The officers of this Synod are : Rev. J. A. Sligh, President; Rev. S. T. Hallman, Recording Secre- retary; Rev. J. D. Shirey, Con-esponding Secretary. Our delegate, Rev. S. Rothrock, was kindly received, and Rev. E. A. Bolles, whom we are pleased to see present with us, elected to convey the fraternal greetings of that body to this.
Other Synods. — Minutes of the Synods of Southern Illi- nois, of Central Illinois, and Hartwick have been kindly sent us. They give evidence of commendable activity in the Master's cause.
Thanking yaxx for the honor conferred on me by this office, I present this my report for your consideration. W. E. HuBBERT, Cor. Sec. N. C. Synod.
May 5th, 1876.
The report of the Special Committee on Appeals was received and adopted.
Report of Oommittee on Appeals.
The first is an appeal of B. P. Basinger from the action of the Council of Luther's Church, Rowan county, by which the said Basinger was expelled from the Churcli for one year. In view of all the facts in the case, the Committee recommend that the action of the Council in the case be reversed, and that the said B. P. Basinger b« restored to menibership in the Church.
Resolved, That the action of last Synod in relation to< A. Barringer and family be repealed. Respectfully submitted,
Sam'l Rothrock,
p. A. SlFFEKD^
J. B. Dayis',
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Mr. John Fisher was excused from further attendance ■upon the sessions of tlie Synod.
Adjourned till to-morrow morning 9 o'clock. Prayer by the Secretary.
Synod was opened with singing. Prayer by Rev. W. iKimball.
Minutes of yesterday were read and confirmed.
Rev. John ^V. Rumple, a delegate of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania appeared, and was cordially received and invited to participate in our deliberations. Mr. J. A. Linn, a theological student, was on motion received as an advisory member of this body.
The following Resolution in relation to the State Bonds held by the North Carolina College was adopted.
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of North Caro- lina College be, and are hereby instructed to sell the • State Bonds and apply the interest thereon accruing, on the new fund, to the liquidation of the debt of said insti- tution.
The Committee on Apportionment presented their re- port which was adopted :
Cornmittse on Apportionment.
Your Committee would beg leave to recommend the
following apportionment, to wit:
Rev. S. Rothrock's charge :
Organ Church $25, St. Stephen's 8, BeiH-
■el $8, |41
Rev. J. B. Davis' charge :
Holy Trinity, $25, ^ $25
Rev. S. Scherer's charge :
Frieden's, $20, St. Paul's $5, Macedo- nia $5, SO
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Rev. G. D. Bernlieim's charge :
St. Paul's, Wilmington, 50
Rev. C. H. Bernheim's charge:
Pilgrim's $10, Sandy Creek $12, 22
Rev. W. H. Cone's charge :
St. Peter's $25, St. Matthew's $10, St.
Mark's $6, Luther's $6, 32
Rev. W. A. Jul ian's charge :
St. Enoch's $20, Trinity $10 30
Rev. L. A. Bikle's charge :
St. James, Concord twenty-five dollars,
Cold water, five dollars, SO
Rev. W. Kimball's charge :
Lutheran Chapel twenty-five dollars, St.
Paul's fifteen dollar?, 40
Rev. T. Dosh's charge :
St. John's Church, Salisbury, twenty -five
dollars, 25
Rev. J. H. Fesperman's charge :
St. Michael's fifteen dollars, Thyatira
three dollars. Providence three dollars, 21
Rev. Wm. R. Ketchie's charge :
St. Paul's six dollars, St. Matthews three dollars.
Rev. R. L. Brown's charge :
Union twenty dollars, Christiana seven dollars.
Rev. E. p. Parker's charge .•
Lau's ten dollars, Richland three dollars, Coble's three dollars, 16
Rev. H. M. Brown's charge :
Bethel fifteen dollars, Christ's five dollars, Reformation five dollars, 25
Rer. P. E. Zink's charge :
Bethany five dollars, Hopewell three dol- lars, Nazareth five dollars, IS
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Eev. V. Stickley's Charge :
Salem, $15, St. Luke's, $10, 25
Rev. R. W. Petrea's charge,
St. John's. §40, Ebenezer, $15, 55
St. Mark's, Charlotte, (vacant) * 15
Mt. Carmel, Cabarrus County, 3
$508 Respectfully submitted,
W. H. CoxB, W. A. Julian,
P. A. SlFFERD.
The Committee on State of Religion presented their report. Adopted.
Report on the State of Religion.
Having examined the Pastors' Reports referred to us, we are rejoiced at the favorable state of things in the Churches. Though there are some tares in the wheat ; though some pastors complain of indifference on the part of some of their members, yet they note an advance in the body of the Church, in spirituality, in liberality and attendance on divine worship. Several new Churches have been built, others are building, and three other congregations have under consideration the erection of new ones. Quite a number of pastors report an increase in salary, and all appear to have received the full amount j)romised — one being premptly paid every quar- ter. The congregations appear to be enjoying great peace, with but two exceptions. All the charges are now supplied with pastors, except one, which has hopes of obtaing a pastor soon. There is a marked increase in the amount of donations made by congregations, show- ing the esteem in which the pastors are held.
There have been some accessions to all the charges by
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confirmation or by baptism. And a marked advance in Church love and zeal is reported. Great attention is being paid to the instruction of the 3'oung, both in cate- chetical classes and in the Sunday School. If space permitted we should like to present extracts from some of the reports; as it is, we present only this one as an ev- idence of attention to our esteemed but afflicted brother Scherer : " Donations from first to last have increased probably one-half over last year, and in my present af- fliction my membership have shown me a kindness and attention unparalleled in my whole previous minis- terial life; sparing nothing that they may have or may think would add to my comfort or restoration."
To God be all the praise in that He has vouchsafed to bless us as a Synod with peace and harmony and many spiritual blessings.
w. e. hubeert, AVm. a. Julian, P. N. Hkilig.
The following resolution was received and adopted : Resolved, That a Committee of five be appointed, to consist of three disinterested ministers and two lavineu to visit St. Luke's Churcli, Rowan county, with full p(jwer to investigate aiid finally settle differences existing in said Church.
Committee is Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., W. Kimball, and H. M. Brown, Cape. John Sloop and Mr. C. T. Bei-n- hardt.
The following was also adopted :
Besolved, That the money paid by Rev. J. S. Hcilig to the Treasurer, in payment of a note held by the Synod, be refunded.
I hereby enter my protest to the the resolution refund- ing the money to Rev. J. S. Heilig.
Sam'l Rothrock.
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1. Resolved, That thsl "Alamance pastorate " be re- ■commended to invite Mr. Cook, a Theological student, to «pend his vacation amongst them, and the vacant Cihurches in Davidson and Forsythe be recommended to invite Mr. Lutz, a Theological student, to spend his va- ■cation with them.
2. Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary notify both the young brethren and the congregations of the i action of Synod, |
On motion Eevs. W. E. Hubbert and J. H. Fesperman were excused from further attendance.
Synod took a recess until i| P. M.
Divine services were conducted b}^ Rev .J. B. Davis, D. D. He preached from 2 Timothy, 4, 2—" Preach the word."
After the sermon Mr. P. W. Petrea was solemnly or- dained to the work of the Gospel Ministr}- by the officers of Synod.
11 P M.
Synod resumed its business.
The following apportionments were made to our Theo- logical students : On motion it was resolved that $150 be paid Mr. Cook, and the balance in the Treasury to Mr. Lutz.
DELEGATES TO ECCLESIASTICAL BODIES.
Revs. J. B. Davis, D. D., Principal, and W. H. Cone, Alternate; Delegates to the Tennessee Synod.
Revs. G. D. Bernheim, Principal, and L. A. Bikle, D. D., xA.lternate, the Pennsylvania Ministeeium.
Revs. S. Rothrock, Principal, and AV. A. Julian, Alter- nate, to the S. C. Synod.
■Classification of the Election of Trustees of N. C. College.
1874. ^evs. S. Rothrock, W. A. Julian, Mr. D. Barrier, A.
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1875. "•
Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., C. H. Beruheim, T. Moser, Messrs. D. A. Hoover, C. T. Bernhardt, Col. J. Shim- poch.
1876. Revs. L. A. Bikle, D. D., "W. H. Cone, W. Kimball, Col. L. G. Heilig, Messrs. J. L. Graeber, H. C. McAlister.
Classification of the Election of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
1874. Revs. W. A. Julian, W. H. Cone, Maj. L. G. Heilig, Dr. J. L. Henderson.
1875.
Rev. W. E. Hubbert, Messrs. D. Barrier. John Lentz,, J. Misenheimer.
1876.
Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., L. A. Bikle, D. D., Messrs. A. Foil, Jonas Cook.
The following Committee were appointed to attend the examination of students of ISTorth Carolina College for this year :
Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., L. A. Bikle, D. D., W. H. Cone, Col. L. G. Heilig, Mr. C. T. Bernhardt.
An election was held by ballot for the next place of the meeting of Sjmod, which resulted in the choice of St. Peter's Church, Rowan county, N. C.
Resolved, That the sincere thanks of this Synod are tendered to the members of St. Enoch's Church and vi- cinity for their hospitality during our present meeting.
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Resolved, Thai this resolution be read by the Pastor from the jDulpit at his next aiDpointment.
Resolved, That the Secretary be authorized to have 1,000, or 1,200 copies of the minutes printed, and distrib- ute them in proportion to the membership and contribu- tions of each charge.
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns it stand ad- journed to meet at St. Peter's Church, Rowan county, on Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1877, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
S3mod now adjourned to meet at the time and place mentioned.
SUNDAY SEPvVICES.
An immense concourse of people assembled. Pev. G. D. Bernheim preached in the Church, and Rev. W. H. Cone in the grove adjacent, in the morning.
The elements of the Lord's Supper were consecrated by the Secretar}-, when a very large number of persons sur- rounded the table and received the Body and Blood of Christ in the sacrament.
Revs. V. Stickley and E. P. Parker preached in the Thyatyra Church (Presbyterian). Rev. John W. Rumple preached again in the afternoon.
ministerium:
WEDNESDAY, May 4th, 1S76.
Ministerinm met and was opened with Prayer by Rev. E. P. Parker.
On motion Mr. R. W.. Petrea was called in to colloqui- um with a view to examination. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, S. Rothrock and W. Kimball were appointed a Commit- tee for examination. The colloquium being satisfactory,, it was resolved that Mr. Petrea be admitted to examina- tion with a view to ordination. The applicant was ex- amined until the time for adjournment, to be resumed; on to-morrow.
Ministerium adjourned with the benediction.
THURSDAY May 5th, 1876.
Ministerium met and was opened with prayer by Rev.- J. H. Fesperman.
The examination of Mr. Petrea was resumed and con- tinued until time for adjournment.
On motion the Ministerium adjourned, subject to the call of the President.
FRIDAY, May 6th, 1876.
The Ministerium met and was opened with prayer by Rev- J. S. Heilig. The examination was resumed, and on motion was
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sustained. The vote for ordination of Mr. Petrea result- ed in unanimously voting for his ordination:
Be8ohed, That he be ordained on to-morrow immedi- ately after divine service.
Resolved, That Kevs. C. H. Bernheim and E. P. Parker be a Committee to renew the license of the colored breth- ren, James Koonts, Samuel Holt, and Michael Coble, and have them meet at such time and place as may be agreed upon to organize them into a Conference, giving them a Constitution for the further development and advance- ment of the Church amongst the colored people.
Ministerium adjourned by benediction, subject to the call of the President.
OFFICERS
OF THE
North Carolina Synod.
Rev. L. a. BIKLE, D. D., Ppesident. " C. H. BERNHEIM, Recording Sec'y. " Prof. W. E. HUBBERT, Cor. Sec'y. '' S. ROTHROCK, Treasurer.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
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I. Resolved, That we recommend to the Church Councils the pro- priety of adopting the plan of collecting the Pastors salary by assess- ment.
II. Resolved, That in accordance with our Church discipline, chap. 6, section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every mem- ber of the Church to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
III. Resolved, That no minister in our connettion shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satisfacto- rily met their obligations with their former pastor,
IV. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to vacant charge, the Council be governed strictly by the Discipline of our Church.
Den voleiife, The next Annual Synodical Convention will be held in St. Peter's Church, Rowan county, on Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1877, at 10 o'plock, A. M.
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HURCH Institutions,
The North Cakouna College and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, our Church Institutious, located in Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, N. C, nine miles from Concord, are still in active exercises. Each man- aged by able professors, who are ready to receive any who wish to favor them with their patronage. Any young man or young lady, wishing to obtain a thorough education, at more reasonable terms than can be ob- tained elsewhere, would do well to apply to J. B. Davis, D. D., and Prof. L. H. Rothrock, acMt. Pleasant, N. ('.
Dr. J. B. DAVIS, President of College. Prof. LEWIS llOTHliOCK, Principal of Seminary.
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May 2nd, 1877.
Pursuant to adjournmeut, the Evang-elical Lutheran Synod and Miuisterium of -North Carolina, met in St. Pe- ter's Church, Rowan County, N. C, on Wednesday, May 2nd, 1877, and began the sessions of its Seventy-fourth Annual CoNVENTioN.t
The opening sermon was preached by Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., at the request of the President, Text I Cor. 4-1. "Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God." After a suitable inter- mission for refreshment, the Synod re-assembled in the church and was opened according to our prescribed form, by the President, Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D.
The roll was called and the names of the members of Synod registered.
MINISTERS.
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Names. |
Post Office. |
When Entered. |
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1 |
Rev. 8. Rothrook, |
Gold Hill, N. C, |
1833 |
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3 |
" J. B. Davis, D. D., |
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, |
1839 |
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3 |
" G. D. Bernheim, |
Wilmington, N. C, |
1849 |
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4 |
" C. H. Bernheim, |
Lexington, N. C, |
1855 |
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5 |
" W. A. Julian, |
Mill Hill, N. C, |
1857 |
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6 |
" T. W. Dosii, D. D., |
Salisbury, N. C, |
1858 |
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7 |
" W. H. Cone, |
China Grove, N. C, |
1858 |
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8 |
" Ji. A. Bikle, D. D., |
Concord, N. C, |
1859 |
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9 |
" ^\ HiTSON Kimball, |
Gibsonville, N. C, |
1860 |
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10 |
" J. H. Fesperman,* |
Statesville, K C, |
1866 |
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11 |
" W. R. Ketchie, |
County Line, Davie |
Co., N. C, 1868 |
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12 |
" R. L. Brown, |
Rockvvell, N. C, |
1868 |
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13 |
" E. P. Parker, |
Brick Church, N. C. |
1868 |
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14 |
" H. M. Brown, |
Salisbury, N. C, |
1873 |
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15 |
" P. E. Link,* |
Lexington, N. C, |
1873 |
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16 |
" Vastine Stiokley, |
Mt. Ulla, N. C, |
1875 |
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17 |
" E. A. WiNGARD, t |
Charlotte, N. C, |
1875 |
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18 |
" S. 8. RAHN,t |
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, |
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19 |
" R. W. Petrea, |
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, |
1876 |
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20 |
" J. 8. Heilig, t |
Concord, N. C, |
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21 |
" Wm. a. Lutz, t |
Winston, N. C, |
' 1877 |
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22 |
" Frank P. Cook, J |
Wilmington, N. C, |
1877 |
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23 |
" J. A. Linn, t |
Gold Hill, N. C, |
1877 |
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* Absent. t Received this |
Synod. t Ordaine |
id at this meeting. |
The Delegates presented their credentials and were re- ceived, and their names entered upon the minutes. Charge. Delegate.
Rev. S. Rotheock's Mh. Jesse Miller.
" J. B. Davis' Col. John Shimpoch,
" G. D. Bernheim's Mr. J. W. Strauss.
" C. H. Bernheim's > " Philip Lopp.
" W. A. Julian's " W. T. H. Plaster.
" T. W. Dosh's, D. D. " T. C. Bernhardt.
" W. H. Cone's " Rufus Beaver.
" L. A. Bikle's, D. D. " Wm. Pkopst.
" Whitson Kimball's " John Wagoner.
" J. H. Fesperman's " Austin Pltler.
" W. R. Ketchie's " M. L. Barringer.
" R. L. Brown's " S. A. Earnhart.
i " E. P. Parker's " L. H. Smith.
" H, M. Brown's " J. H. Davis.
" Vastine Sticklet's '- " Monroe Barger.
" E. A, Wingard's " H. A. Klueppelburg.
" R. W. Petrea's " H. McNamar.
China Grove, (vacant) Capt. John Sloop.
The Synod now fully organized. The President read
his report which was received and laid on the table lor fu
ture action.
President's Report:
Dear Brethren : — By a kind and merciful Providence we are permitted to meet again in Syuodical Convention. We have safely passed through the dangers and vicissi- tudes of another year. It should be a matter of heart-felt gratitude and devout thanksgiving that so many of us have been spared.
Death of Eev. S. Scherer. — Since our last meeting one of our number has been called from time to eternity. Eev. S. Scherer is no more. He died July lith, 1876, and now rests from his labors. Beqniescat in pace.
Calls Accepted. — Aug. 7th, 1876, Rev. E. A. Win- gard informed me that he had accepted a call to St. Mark's Church, Charlotte, and was then discharging the duties of pastor.
Jan. 30th, 1877, I received a letter from Rev. W. Kim- ball, stating that he had accepted a call extended by the Gibsonville Charge, and would commence labors there the 1st of March.
Certificates of Dismission Received. — Sept. 8th, 1876, I received Rev. B. A. Wingard's Certificate of Dis- mission from the South Carolina Synod.
March 23rd, 1877, Rev. Prof. S. S. Rahn's from same Synod.
April 21st, 1877, Rev. J. S. Heilig handed me his cer- tificate of dismission from the Alleghany^ Evan. Luth. Syn- od of Pennsylvania.
Installations.— Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., was install- ed pastor of St. John's Church, Salisbury, 2ud Sunday of May, 1876; Rev. V. Stickley pastor of Salem Charge, Rowan Co., 3rd Sunday of July, 1876 ; Rev. E. A. Wingard, pastor of St. Mark's Church, Charlotte, 4th Sunday of Sept., 1876.
Dismissions.— April 7th, 1877, Rev. W. E. Hubbert, at his own request was regularly dismissed to unite with the Evan. Luth. Synod of S. W. Va.
NoETH Carolina College. — Our College at Mt. Pleasant needs help, and needs it at once. The income from tuition, &c., has not been sufficient to meet expenses for some years. A crisis has been reached, and help must come. We cannot aflord to close the College. Let us de- termine to do all in our power for its relief.
I would recommend the appointment of a special com- mittee, whose object it shall be to suggest some suitable plan for securing the necessary funds to pay the debt that causes so much embarrassment in the proper and efficient working of the college.
L. A. BiKLE, President.
Synod now proceeded to elect officers for the ensuing- year which resulted as follows:
Rev. L. a. Bikle, D. D., - - President.
" Whitson Kimball, - - Rec. Secretary.
" T. W. Dosh, D. D., - - Cor. Secretary.
" S. ROTHROCK, - - - Treasurer.
Revs. E. A. Wingard and S. S. Rahn of the S. C. Synod and adjacent States, and also Rev. J. S. Heilig of the Alle- ghany Synod of Pa., having placed in the hands of the President their letters of honorable dismission, from their respective Synods, were by resolution received into this Synod and their names were enrolled.
Rev. W. S. Bowman, D D., representative of the S. C. Synod, appeared, and was received as Delegate, after which he arose and addressed the Synod, making some very in- teresting, fraternal and encouraging remarks, to which the
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President brieii3- replied, stating that he would more fully respond to the Delegate sometime during the sessions oi' this Synod.
On motion, Rev. J. B. Anthony from the E. Pa. Synod and Messrs. Lutz, Cook and Linn, Theological students recently from the Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, were received as advisory members of this body.
The Corresponding Delegate to the Pennsylvania Syn- od read his report, which was receiv^ed and adopted.
Report of the Corresponding Delegate to the Ministerium of Pennsylvania.
Your delegate attended the meetings of the Ministeri- um of Pennsylvania, held in the city of Heading, in Trinity Church, of vrhich Rev J. Fry, D. D.. is pastor.
It was an exceedingly interesting session of that body, because the great questions of Pulpit and Altar fellowship came before Synod, and were fully and ably discussed ; the matter was however adjusted finally without dividing that venerable and conservative body, as was feared by some.
Although the income of the Pennsylvania Synod is large, so great are the demamls made upon its treasury and so rapidly does the Church there extend itself, that the Synod feels the want of means fully as much as any of the smaller Synods in America. Everywhere the harvest in tlie Lutheran Church in this country is plenteous and taxes its strength to the utmost in supplying the requisite labor- ers for the churches and the means for domestic missions.
Your delegate was well received, and our Synod was always mentioned with great respect. The Rev. F. J. F. Schantz was elected as the corresponding delegate to this body, but I am sorry to say he will not be present with us, orting to sicKuess in his family and other unavoidable cir- cumstances.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. Berniieim.
Resolvcdj That the designated hour to meet in the morning, each day, be 8 o'clock and 30 minutes, and two in I he afternoon.
On motion Synod now adjourned to meet to morrow morning at the ai)pointed time.
Benediction by the President.
MOENIIS^G SESSION.
Second Day, May 3rd.
Synod met accordiDg to adjournment, a hymn was sung, and prayer offered by Rev. C. H. Bernheim.
The roll was called. The minutes of the first day were read and confirmed.
According to the regular order of business the minis- ters read their reports on the state of the church, which were placed in the hands of the proper committee.
The lay delegates being chilled upon made some inter- esting and encouraging remarks on the condition of the churches they represented.
The President announced the following
Standing Committees:
1. President's Report. — Eev. G. D. Bernheim, Rev. H. M. Brown and Mr. Wm. Propst.
2. State of the Church. — Rev. E. A. Wingard, Rev. S. Rothrock and Mr. H. A. Klueppelburg.
3. Church Institutions. — Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., Rev. R. W. Petrea and Col. J. Shimpoch.
4. Missions.— Bey. J. B. Davis, D. D., Rev. G. D. Bernheim and Mr. J. Wagoner.
5. Uiijinished Business. — Rev. E. P. Parker, Rev. W. R. Ketchie and Mr. H. McNamar.
6. Proceedings of Conferences. — Rev. W. A. Julian, Rev. R. L. Brown and Mr. Jesse Miller.
7. Petitions. — Rev. C H. Bernheim, Rev. V. Stickley and Capt. John Sloop.
8. Vacancies.— Hev . W. H. Cone, Rev. E. A. Wingard and Mr. Monroe Barger.
9. Finance. — Col. John Shimpoch, Mr. T. C Bernhardt and Mr. J. W. Strauss.
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The Treasurer read his annual Report which was re- ceived and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Treasurer's Report.
Samuel Rothrock,
In Account ivith the
Evan. Lutheran Synod of N. C. The Treasure!' charges himself as follows :
1876. Dr.
May 6. To balance in Treasury, $ 45.23
" " To contributions at Synod, 363.71
July 21. To contributions from Eev. Scherer's charge,
viz.: Frieden's Ghurch 3.16, St. Paul's 5.00 8.16
Total, $417.09
°- • The Treasurer claims allowances asfoUoivs :
1876. Or.
August 24. By Freight on Minutes, Postage, Wrapping Paper, and Twine, paid Eev. C. H. Bernheim,.. $ 1.60
Sept. 5. By F. P. Cook's I^ote, 75.00
" " By W. A. Lurz's note, 50.00
" 11. By appropriation to St. Mark's church, in Charlotte, as per receipt of G. K. SteveuSj^Treasurer, .... 5000 " 8. By News Publishing Company's Bill for Printing',Minutes of 1876, Ra- leigh, N. C.,. . . 65.00
Dec. 6. By appropriation to St. Mark's church in Charlotte, as per receipt of G.
K. Stevens, Treasurer, 50.00
" " By Postal Money Order on foregoing, .25
" 8. By note on F. P. Cook, 75 00
" 8. By note on W. A. Lutz, 50.00
1877.
May 2. By balance in Treasury, .24
' . ■ $417.09
Respectfully submitted,
Saml. Rothrock, Treasurer. May 2, 1877.
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Synod adjourned to meet this afternoon at the appoint- ed time.
Eev. E. W.Petrea preached from Matt. 18,35.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Synod met according to adjournment. After the sing- ing of a hymn the business was resumed.
Mr. W. A. Moody from Bear Creek Church appeared and was received as an advisory member.
The committee No. 1. read their report which was re- ceived, considered by items and adopted as a whole.
Report on the President's Report.
Your committee to whom the President's report was referred, would submit the followiug :
They hav^e carefully examined the report of the Presi- dent, and find but two items that claim the attention of Synod.
1. — Concerning the death of our beloved Brother, liev. S. Scherer, we recommend, that a committee be appointed by this Synod to prepare suitable resolutions to be placed upon the pages of our minutes.
2. — Concerning the condition and wants of N. Carolina College, we recommeud, that this matter be referred to the committee on Church Institutions.
3. — We finally recommend, that the President's report be appended to, and printed in the minutes. Respectfully submitted,
G. D. Bernheim, H. M. Brown, Wm. Propst.
Rev. E. P. Parker, Rev. C. H. Bernheim and Rev. W. A. Julian were appointed a Committee to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Bro. Scherer.
Synod now proceeded to elect delegates to other eccle- siastical bodies.
To the S. C. Synod. — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, principal, Rev. E. A. Wingard, alternate.
To the Tennessee Synod. — Rev. C. H. Bernheim, princi- pal. Rev. E. P. Parker, alternate.
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To the Pennsylvania Ministerium. — Kev. T. W. Dosb, D. D.
On motion, the election of Trustees for K. C. College and the Female Seminary, was postponed until to-morrow morning.
Eev. H. M. Brown was granted leave of absence on to- morrow.
Synod now adjourned to meet at the stated time.
Prayer by Rev. R. L. Brown.
3rd Day, May 4th.
Synod met at the specified time, a hymn was sung, and prayer offered by Rev. E. A. Wingard.
After the calling of the roll, the minutes of yesterday were read and approved.
The special business of this morning was taken up, after proper deliberation, the following resolution was adopted.
Eesolved, That Sec. 3, of Chap. 9, of the constitution, be changed to read as follows: Sec. 3. The different boards of Trustees shall be elected by ballot by this Synod, and no vacancy shall hereafter occur in said Boards by limitation. The Sec'y was instructed to have the names of the Trus- tees printed on the last page of the minutes.
Prof. S. S Rahn was elected a member of the Semina- ry Board, to fill the vacancy, caused by the removal of Prof. W. E. Hubbert.
The Committee on the death of our .beloved Brother Scherer, submitted the following report :
IN MEMORY OF
REV. S. SCHERER.
Whereas, it has pleased the Great Head of the Church to remove from his labors on earth to his reward in heaven, our highly esteemed and beloved brother, Eev. S. SOHerer : and
Whereas, we desire to express our high appre- ciation of his true worth and valuable services, therefore,
Resolved 1. That, we as a ttynod deeply feel the loss of so able and efficient a minister from our ministerial ranks.
2. That in the death of Brother Scheeer, the J^^. C. Synod has lost one of her wisest counsellors, and active workers, the Church one of her most useful and acceptable preachers, and his charge a devo- ted, zealous and self-denying pastor.
3. That while we mourn the loss of^ so good a brother, we nevertheless bow with humble submis- sion to the divine Will, and comfort ourselves with the thought that our loss is his eternal gain.
4 That we, as a Synod extend our hearty sym- pathies to the bereaved widow and afflicted family of the deceased brother, and i)ray God to sanctify this affliction to the good of us all. Kespectfully subujitted,
E. P. Parker, C. H. Bernheim, W. A. Julian.
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The above report was adopted by the Synod rising and standing in silence a short time.
The Committee No. 6 made their report.
Your Committee on conferential proceedings would submit the following report.
1st. The minutes of the Eastern Conference show that two meetings were held by that body during the past Syn- odical year. The members appear to be actively engaged in the great work of saving souls. Extra efforts are being made by this Conference to supply all the vacancies within their bounds, and to furnish their scattered members with the word of truth. We have reason to believe that this Conference is doing a good work.
2nd. The Western Conference also held two meetings within the past year, which meetings doubtless resulted in much good. The members seem to be earnestly engaged in the vineyard of the Lord striving to do the Master's bid- ding. Your committee find nothing special from either conference claiming the attention of this Synod. Eespectfully submitted,
W. A. Julian, Jesse Miller.
The report was adopted.
Committee No. 3 submitted the following report, which was adopted.
On the State of the Church.
We have examined the reports of diflerent pastors, and while we cannot see all the evidences of prosperity we would desire, still there are many things to call forth our devout thanks to the Great Head of the Church.
In some sections, customs and forms of worship not in accordance with the traditions and spirit of the Lutheran Church, and opposed to its true historical development prevail to a limited extent In others a want of systematic benevolence and of a right conception of Christian steward- ship has prevented the proper exercise of that liberality so necessary to success and growth of the Church — while a general financial depression has prevailed — some complaints reach us of a want of punctuality in payment of pastor's salaries, while others lament that the evidences of piety and vital godliness seem not commensurate with their labors.
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There are some of the shadows always inwoven in the ministrations of the church. Among the favorable indica- tions we notice that in places where old animosities and former alienations severed individuals and divided congre- gations, there now the spirit of Christian love is fast unit- ing all hearts in the bonds of peace. We mark with pleas- ure the growing importance which year after year is fast becoming attached to the custom so essentially Lutheran and so inwrought in the history and life of the Church of the Reformation — that of catechisation. A greater zeal has been aroused in the cause of Home Mission, and an increas- ed liberalitj' toward struggling churches. The member- ship in some places has received considerable additions; old churches have been repaired — steps have been taken for the erection of new places of worship, Sabbath Schools are in a most prosperous condition, and one instance of commendable energy is reported in the establishment of a flourishing parochial school. The principal thing requiring the attention of the ministry is the cultivation of a spirit that looks not too eagerly for the fruit of their vvork, but is content to labor and wait God's time to behold the increase. The principal thing requiring the attention of the laity is to learn the truth that no church growth or congregational prosperity can be expected where the laborer is not ac- counted worthy of his hire. A most important subject for the legislation and action of our body is embraced in those parts of the reports referring to the comparative inefficien- cy of ministerial work on account of the unwieldly size of some pastorates. This fact in conjunction with vacant charges and the inviting fields that have opened up espe- cially along some of our railroads call for increased activity on our part and more earnest prayers that the Lord of the harvest would send forth laborers into the harvest. Never have circumstances seemed more favorable for the rapid spread of our church in this State Gratefully acknowl- edging the blessings of the past and invoking fresh bene- dictions for the future, we would unite in ascribing Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, Amen.
E. A. WiNGARD,
S. ROTHROCK,
H. A. Klueppelberg.
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Committee JSTo. 5 read their report.
The report was received, considered by items, and finally adopted as a whole.
Your committee No. 5 find but little in the minutes of last meeting claiming the attention of Synod.
No. 1. On page 24 we find that there was a committee appointed, consisting of Eevs. G. D, Bernheim, J. B. Da- vis, D. D., and S. Eothrock, to revise the constitution, touching the article on the President, making him the only person to nominate ministers to vacant congregations. — Synod would be pleased to know what has been done by the committee.
No. 2. On page 30 we find a resolution authorizing the Board of Trustees of N. 0. College to sell the State Bonds and apply the interest accruing on the new fund, to the liquidation of the debt of said institution. The Synod would be pleased to hear what has been done in this matter. Respectfully submitted, E. P. Parker,
W. B. Ketchie.
Item 1st. The following was adopted.
Resolved, That Revs. G. D. Bernheim, J. B. Davis, D. D., and S. Rothrock, the special committee appointed to propose an amendment of the constitution touching the office of President, be continued, with instructions to devise and report at next meeting of Synod some plan that will give greater efficiency and authority to our President, as the supervisor of all our pastorates and missions j and that the chairman be requested to make observations on the general subject during his contemplated visit to the Father- land.
The question in item No. 2 was satisfactorily answered by the President of the College Board.
Committee No. 4 on Missions. Your committee would report that the only matter presented for their consideration is a petition from St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church in Charlotte, for an appropri- ation of $200.00. Your committee recommend that the pe- tition be read before Synod, and that the prayer of the pe- titioners be granted. J. B. Davis, D. D.
G. D. Bernheim, The report was adopted. John Wagoner.
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Ou motion, leave of absence was granted to the dele- gates of Eevs. E. P. Parker, Fesperman, and G. D. Bern- heim.
On motion, Synod took a recess until after divine ser- vice.
Prof. Eahn preached from I Cor. xv, 58.
AFTEENOON SESSION.
Synod re-assembled, was called to order by the Presi- dent, and resumed its business.
Synod now fixed upon a place and time for its next an- nual Convention, whereupon it was resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it Siands adjourned to meet again in Frieden's Church, Guilford County, on Wednesday before the First Sunday in May, 1878.
The Committee No. 9— Finance. The Keport was adopted.
The Committee of Finance report that they have ex- amined the Treasurer's Eeport and find it correct. They also report the following contributions for Synodical and benevolent purposes. Rev. S. RoTHROcK's Charge :
Organ Church assessed $25.00 paid $10.60
St. Stephen's Church assessed 8.00 " 3.65
Bethel Church assessed 8 00 " 4.75
19.00
Rev. J. B. Davis,' D. D., Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity assessed .$ 25.00 paid $10.00
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge :
Frieden's Church assessed $ 20.00 paid $14.61
St. Paul's Church assessed $ 5.00 " 5.00
Macedonia Church assessed $ 5.00 " 2.00
21.61
Rev. G. D. Bernheim's Charge:
St. Paul's Church assessed $ 50.00 paid $50.00
Rev. C. H. Bernheim's Charge:
Pilgrim Church assessed $ 10.00 paid $ 3.10
Sandy Creek Church assessed $ 12.00 "
ISTazareth Church $ 2.05
5.15
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Kev. W. H. Cone's Charge :
St. Peter's Church, assessed, $10.00 paid $10.30
St. Matthew's Church assessed, 10.00 " 10 00
St. Mark's Church assessed, 6.00 " 2.90
Luther's Church assessed, 6.00 " 2.65
25.85 Eev. W. A. Julian's Charge :
St Enoch's Church assessed, 20.00 paid 10.00
Trinity Church assessed, 10.00 " 3.10
13.10 Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D.
St. James' Church assessed, 25.00 paid 25.00
Cold Water Church assessed, 5.00 " 5.00
30.00 Vacant Charge :
Lutheran Chapel assessed, 25.00 paid 7.83
St. Pauls Church assessed, 15.00 " 2.10*
9.93
Rev. T. W. DosH, D. D., Charge :
St. John's Church assessed, 25.00 " 20.00
Rev. J. H. Fesperman's Charge :
St. Michael's Church assessed, 15.00 paid 4.58
Thyatira Church assessed, 3.00 "
Providence Church assessed, 3.00 " 1.40
5.98 Rev. W. R. Ketchie's Charge :
St. Paul's Church assessed, 6.00 paid 4.51
St. Matthew's Church assessed, 3.00 " 2.15
6.66 Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge:
Union Church assessed, 20.00 paid 5.00
Christiana Church assessed, 7.00 " 3.00
8.00 Rev. E. P. Parker's Charge :
Lau's Church assessed, 10.00 paid 3.17
Richland Church assessed, 3.00 " 3.27
Coble's Church assessed, 3.00 " 60
7.04
* To be paid for printing Minutes.
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Eev. H. M. Browns Chaege :
Bethel Church assessed, 15.00 paid 7.26
Chrisfs Church assessed, 5.00 " 2.00
Keformation Church assessed, 5.00 " 3.75
13.01 Rev. V. Stickleys Charge :
Salem Church assessed, 15.00 paid 10.00
St. Luke's Church assessed, 10.00 " 10.00
20.00 Rev. R. W. Petreas Charge :
St. Johns Church assessed, 40.00 paid 41.00
Ebeuezer Church assessed, 15.00 " 15.00
56.00 Rev. E. A. WiNGARD's Charge:
St. Mark's Church assessed, 15.00 paid 15.00
Bear Creek Church assessed, 2.54
$338.87
Your Committee have paid over the above contribu- tions to the Treasurer, and have taken his bond with ap- proved security.
Respectfully submitted,
John Shimpoch, J. W. Strauss, C. T. Bernhardt. The committee Xo. 8 summitted their report which was amended and adopted.
Report on Vacancies.
The following vacancies have been brought to the no- tice of your committee — St. Paul's in Iredell, Lutheran Chapel and St. Paul's in Rowan Co., — Sandy Creek and Bethany in Davidson— Hopewell and ISTazareth in Forsythe, Newton in Catawba and Mt Carmel in Cabarrus.
Tour committee recommend that as may be necessary provision be made to supply the vacancies either by the President or the Conferences in whose bounds they are located.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. Cone,
E. A. WiNGARD.
Monroe Barger.
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Resolved 1st. That twenty dollars be paid Rev. Wm. A. Lutz, to reimburse him in traveling expenses while serv- ing the Forsythe Mission last year.
Eesolved, secondly, That one fifty dollar note be re- turned to Rev. Wm. A. Lutz for services rendered in the said mission last year.
Resolved, That ISTazareth, Bethany, Hopewell and Shiloh congregations, be constituted a Mission, with Winston as a center of operations, and that Rev. W. A. Lutz be appoint- ed the Missionary for said field.
Eesolved, That two hundred dollars be pledged to the Forsythe Mission, and that the Mission be placed under the care of Rev. W. A. Lutz
We make the following pledges in behalf of the Mission.
Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D $ 5.00
Rev. G. D. Beruheim 5.00
L. A. Bikle, D. D 5.00
Vastine Stickley 5.00
R. W. Petrea 5.00
S. Rothrock 5.00
H. M. Brown ...... 5.00
Mr. Luther* Brown 5.00
St. James' Church by Pastor 10.00
St. Mark's Church " Delegate 10.00
Salem Congregation " " 5.00
St. Paul's, Wilmington'' " 10.00
Organ Church " " 10.00
St. Stephens & Bethel" " 5.00
Holy Trinity '' " 5.00
St. John's and Ebenezer by Pastor 10.00
$105.00
Resolved, That these pledges be paid to the Treasurer of Synod, on or before the first of October next.
The committee No. 7 reported.
Your committee on letters and petitions would respect fully submit the following :
No. 1 and 2, are letters from Revs. P. E. Link and J. H. Fesperman asking to be excused from attending the present meeting of Synod on account of sickness in family and self. Your committee recommend that they be excused.
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No. 3, Is a letter from Mrs. Sheek, asking aid from this Synod, stating that she is almost blind, in feeble health, and in very destitute condition. We refer this matter to the action of Synod.
No. 4, Is a letter from Rev. A. J. Fox, corresponding delegate of the Tenn. Synod, conveying the kind and fra- ternal feelings to this body, and regretting that circum- stances beyond his control prevented him from being with us. We recommend that the representative part of his let- ter be read before Synod.
No. 5, Is a letter from Eev. P. J. F. Schantz, delegate from the " Lutheran Ministerium of Pa.,"' expressing his sin- cere regret of not being able to meet with us, in person, to convey the fraternal regards of that body to this Synod. — We recommend his letter be read before Synod.
No. 6, Is a protest of twenty persons against the misap- propriation of the funds of the Synod. We recommend that Synod hereafter be more careful and judicious in the use of her funds.
Respectfully submitted,
C. H. Bernheim, V. Stigkley, John Sloop.
The above Eeport was received, considered by item, and finally adopted as a whole.
The recommendation in item 1st, adopted.
With reference to item 2nd, Resolved, That a collection be taken up to-morrow for the benefit of Mrs. Sheck.
The recommendations, in item 3d and 4th, were adopt- ed, and the letters read before Synod. Item 5th, adopted.
The Committee appointed, by Synod, last year, to settle a difliculty existing in St. Luke's Church, submitted their Report, which was entirely satisfactory to Synod j and, whereas, W. L. Kistler refused to comply with the recom- mendation of the committee, he therefore stands as he did before, indifluitely suspended.
On motion. Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morn- ing at the appointed time. Closed with prayer by Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D.
4th Day, May 5th. Synod met, a hymn was sung and prayer by Prof. Rahn.
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The minutes of yesterday's Sessions were read and ap- proved.
The Parochial Table was read and corrected.
Resolved, That one thousand copies of the Minutes be printed for distribution among our members.
Resolved, That a vote of thanks be read to the congre- gation on Sunday, by the President, for the generous and hospitable manner in which the Synod was entertained by the members of St. Peter's church, and citizens of the vicin- ity, during its sessions.
Committee No. 3, on Church Institutions, reported.
Your Committee have received but one paper on our Church Institutions, viz. : the report of the Board of Trus- tees of North Carolina College. From this we learn that the college buildings and grounds are in good condition, with the exception of the fence around the campus, which needs repairing. The number of students enrolled is seventy-one, and their deportment during the i)reseut session is reported as having been, in the main, unexceptionable. The strin- gency of the times is assigned as the chief cause of a de- crease in the number in attendance, and of the consequent insufficiency of the tuition fees to meet current expenses. — And as the endowment fund is not available, its bonds, which are greatly depreciated, bearing no interest, the in- debtedness of the college is gradually increasing from year to year, and will amount to $4000.00 at the end of the pres- ent scholastic term.
Believing that the perpetuation of this Institution is essential to the highest prosperity of the Church within our Sy nodical bounds, your committee deem it of primary and paramount importance that this increase in its liabilities should be at once and effectually arrested, and that prompt provision should be made to pay oft" the debt already accu- mulated. Therefore, be it
1. Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of the College are hereby instructed to assume no further responsibility for its current expenses beyond what may be necessary for the protection and repair of the property, after the expira- tion of the present collegiate year.
2. Resolved, That as a Synod, for the creation of a per- manent fund, to be called the College Fund, we pledge our-
selves to make an earnest, persevering effort to obtain from our peo[)le an annual average contribution of not less than twenty-live cents from each member, requesting those con- gregations and those members who are more able, to give more liberally than those who are less able.
3. Resolved, That said fund shall be held in trust, sub- ject to the order of Synod, by a Treasurer of its own ap- pointment.
4. Resolved, That out of said Fund $1000 shall be an- nually applied to the liquidation of the existing pecuniary obligations of the College until they shall be canceled.
5. Resolved, That any annual surplus of said Fund that may exist after the aforementioned annual appropriation shall be paid, shall be added to the endowment fund.
C. Resolved, That until our College debt shall be remov- ed, the Board of Trustees be authorized to offer to any Fac- ulty of their appointment, the College, with its buildings and appurtenances, free of reut, to be conducted in accord- ance with its chartered design— with such guarantees as the Board may deem necessary for the preservation of the build- ings and premises in good condition.
7. Resolved, That should said offer be declined by the present Faculty, the Board be authorized to make it to such other competent teachers as shall be willing to accept it.
8. Resolved, That we individually and as a Synod, fully recognizing our great need of this institution in the work of higher education among us, in reference to both our pres- ent establishment and future growth as a church, do most solemnly assure those who now have, or may hereafter have charge of it, of our earnest sympathy, confidence and moral support.
9. Resolved, That we will commend it to the confidence and liberality of our people from our pulpits and in our pas- toral visits.
10. Resolved, That these resolutions shall be read by each pastor from each pulpit in his charge, during some regular public service.
The Report also mentions that a committee of five per- sons had been appointed by the Board as instructed by this Synod at its last meeting, to attend the regular College ex- amination of this year. It is recommended that due notice
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of the time of said examiuatiou should be given to said com- mittee, consisting of Kevs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., L. A. Bikle, D. D., S. Kothrock, J. C. Moser, and Prof. H. T. J. Ludwick. Concerning the Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, we are happy to report that it is in a most flourishing condition under the administration of its most eflicient and esteemed Principal, Prof. Lewis H. Rothrock.
KespectfuUy submitted,
T. W. Dosh, D. D., E. W. Petrea, J. Shimpoch. The Eeport was received and considered by items. Synod now took a recess till after divine service. Kev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., from the S. C. Synod preached an ordination sermon from Mark 3, 14, which was heard with marked attention and solemnity, after which Messrs. W. A. Lutz, J. A. Linn and Frank P. Cook were solemnly ordained and set apart to the holy ministry, by the President, assisted by the other officers of the Synod.
The collection taken up for Mrs. Sheck amounted to $5.60 which was forwarded to her through Kev. W. Kimball.
AFTEKNOO^ SESS10:N.
Synod met and resumed its business.
Rev. Mr. Crooks of the lieformed Church, and Mr. P. A. Sifferd, former Treasurer of Synod, being present, were, on motion, received as advisory members.
The President now arose and replied to the remarks made by the Delegate from the S. C. Synod, on Wednes- day, as follows :
Doctor Bowman : We are unable to disguise the fact, Jior would we if we could, that the kind words in which you were pleased to convey the fraternal greetings of the body you represent touched a sympathetic cord in our hearts. — And we hoi)e the day will never come wlieu it will be other- wise.
The ties that bind together the mother and the daugh- ter are strong, and violent must be that strain that shall break them or seriously weaken them.
Bear back with you, then, the assurance that the N. C. Synod loves the S. C, Synod with a mother's love, that she
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will ever rejoice with her iu her prosperity, and mourn ivith her iu adversity. Take with you also our congratulations on your deliverance from oppression aud misrule.
Galling indeed must have beeu the yoke you were com- pelled to wear, and trying, most trying to Christian pa- tience.
But the night has passed and the light of day appears. The clouds have been dispelled from your political firma- ment and the sunshine of a bright and happy future is yours. May white winged peace continue with you, and bring you abundant prosperity both in Church aud State. In con- clusion permit me to say for this body, that it has given us great pleasure to see so genial and able a representative among us and we hope you may return to your Synod with pleasant recollections of this meeting.
Resolved, That the official reply of the President to the Delegate from the S. C. Synod, be spread upon the face of the minutes.
The i^reamble and items iu the Keport on Church Insti- tutious, were now takeu up aud regularly and properly con- sidered and the entire report was adoi)ted.
The Minutes were now read approved.
Synod now adjourned to meet again at the time and place appointed.
The President now closed the Synod according to the Formula in the Book of Worship.
W. Kimball, Secretary.
The annual Eeport of the Chairman of the Board of of Trustees of the North Carolina College, did not come into the hands of the Secretary, or if it did has been so misplaced that it cannot be found ; consequently does not appear in the Minutes as usual, it was a faithful report, aud gave full satisfaction to the Synod. Col. J. Shimpoch is a faith- ful, energetic, persevering President of the Board having the interests of the College at heart.
SUNDAY EXEKCISES.
An immense concourse of people assembled at an early hour.
Eev. E. A. Wingard preached in the Church and Rev. j y. Stickley under the Arbor; after which the Lord's Sup-
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per was admiDistered to the members of Synod, by the Presi- dent and Secretary, and also to a large number of Lutherans and other Christians.
Afternoon.
Rev. F. P. Cook preached in the Church, and Kev. W. A. Lutz, under the Arbor. Thus ended these holy and blessed services, we hope and trust to the good of many souls.
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mUTBS OF THE miNISTERIUM,
FIRST SESSION.
May 2nd, 1877.
The Ministerium was called to order by the President, and opened with prayer by Rev. J. B. Anthony.
Messrs. Wm. A. Lutz, F. P. Cook, and J. A. Linn from the Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, appeared as ap- plicants for Ordination.
Resolred, That Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., L. A. Bikle, D. D., and G. D. Bernheim constitute a committee of exam- ination.
On motion, the Ministerium adjourned to meet again to-morrow during divine service. Benediction by the Pres- ident.
SECOND SESSION.
May 3rd, 1877.
Ministerium met and was opened with prayer by Rev. W. A. Julian.
The Minutes of 1st Session read and approved
The Committee proceeded to the examination of the candidates.
Pending the examination the Ministerium adjourned subject to the call of the President. Closed with benediction.
THIRD SESSION.
The Ministerium met at the call of the President.
The examination was resumed. On motion, the exam- ination was closed.
The examination being satisfactory. It was unanimous- ly resolved, by ballot, that Messrs. W. A. Lutz, F. P. Cook and J. A. Linn be ordained.
Resolved, That their ordination take place on Saturday after the sermon.
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Ministerium now adjourned. Prayer by Rev. E. P. Parker.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 5th, 1877.
The Ministerium met. Prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
Resolved, That the ministers residing nearest our col- ored preachers, give them all necessary advice and be em- powered to renew their license.
Resolved, That the former committees' expenses be paid by the Treasurer.
The minutes were read and approved.
Ministerium adjourned. Benediction by the President.
W. KIMBALL, Secretary.
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INDEX.
' Page.
Advisory Members, Reception of 23
Committees, Standing 7
Corresponding Delegates to other Synods 10
Committee on Death of Rev. Scherer 10
Change of Constitution 11
Election of Officers 5
Election of Trustees for College and Female Seminary 11
Exercises, Sunday 24
Meeting of Synod 1
Minutes of the Ministerium ' 26
Next Meeting of Synod 16
Parochial Table 8
Pledges, Ministerial 19
President's Reply to Remarks of Delegate of S. C. Synod 23
Roll, Clerical 3
Roll, Lay-Delegates .; 4
Report, President's 4
Receptions 5
.Report of Corresponding Delegate 6
Report on President's Report 10
Report of Committee on Death of Rev. Scherer 12
Report of Committee on Con feren res 13
Report of Committee on State of the Church 13
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business 15
Report of Committee on Missions 15
Report of Committee on Finances 16
Report on Vacancies 18
Report of Committee on Letters, &C 19
Report of Committee on Church Institutions 21
Treasurer's Report 9
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TKTJSTEES
M T. PLEASANT
FEMALE SEMINARY.
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-1. Rev. W, a. Julian,
2. " W. H. Cone,
3. " E. A. WiNGARD,
4. « T. W. UoSH, D. D.,
5. " L. A. BiKLE, U. D.,
6. Maj. L. G. Heilig,
7 Dr. J. L. Henderson,
8. Mr. Daniel Barrier,
9. " John Lentz,
10. " J. Misenheimer,
11. " A. Foil,
12. " Jonas Cook.
OFFICERS
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Hev. L. a. BIKLE, D. D., Pkesident.
" WHITSON KIMBALL, Recording Seo'y. " T. W. DOSH, D. D., CoKKESPONDiNG Secy. " S. ROTHROCK, TuEASUKER.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
1. Resolved, That we recommeud to the Church Councils the pro- priety of adopting the plan of collecting the Pastor's salary by assessmeut.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with our Church discipline, Chap. G, Section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church to contribute to the support of tlie gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no minister in our connection shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until the}- shall have satisfactoril}- met their obligations with their former pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed strictly by the Discipline of our Church.
Deo Volente, The next Annual Convention of this Synod will be held in Fkieden's Churcit, Guilford County, on v\ ednesday befoie the First Lord's Day in May, 1878, at 10 o'clock, A.
JVEIISTTITES
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
1878.
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Church Institutions.
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MINUTES
OF THE
SE?ENTT-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETIN&
OF THE
Evangelical Lutheran
¥il All MIIISIIEI
OF HELD IN
FRIEDEN'S CHURCH, GUILFORD COUNTY, N. C.
From lay 1st to May etli, 1878.
NEW MARKET, YA. : HenKEL & Co., PlilNTEES.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by assessment
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Dis- cipline, Chap. 6, Section 3, the Church Councils be instruct- ed to require every member of the Church, to contribute to the support of the gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no minister in connection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congrega- tions until they shall have satisfactorily met their obliga- tions with their former pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
MINUTES.
The Seventy-Fifth Annual Convention of^the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina was held iu Friedeu's Cliurch, Guilford Co., N. C, Rev. Whitson Kimball, Pastor.
The members of the Synod assembled in the Church, May 1st, 1878, at lOi A. M. Rev L. A. Bikle, D. D., preached the Syuodical Sermon from 1st Cor. 14, 20.
SYNODICAL BUSINESS. fx:rst SEssionsr.
May 1st, 1878, 1 P. M. The President opened the 75th Annual Meeting of Synod according to the prescribed order. The roll of min- isters was called. Lay delegates from pastoral charges presented their certificates and were received. The names of the Ministers and Lay-delegates were recorded as follows:
Ministers. Post-Offioe. Enteeed Ministkt.
1 Rev. S. Rotiikook, Gold Hill, N. C 1833
3 " J. B. Davis, D. D...... Mt. Pleasant, ISf. C 1834
3 " J.B.Anthony,* Trout. nau's Depot, N. C 1836
4 " G. D. Beunheim, D.D., Wiimington, N. 0 1S49
5 " J. S. Heilig, Cuncord, ]N. U 1851
6 " C. H. Beunheim, Lexington," 1855
7 " W.A.Julian, Mill Hill, •' 1857
8 " W. H. Cone, China Grove, N. C 1858
9 " L. A. Bikle, D. D., ... (-oncord, N. C 1859
10 " W.Kimball, Gibsonville, N. C 1859
11 " W. R. Ketohie, County Line, " 1868
12 " R. L. Bkown, Rockwell, N. C 1868
13 " E. P. Parker, Brick Church, N. C 1871
14 " H.M.Brown, Salisbury, N. C 1873
15 " P. E. ZiNK Lexington, " 1873
16 " Vastine Stiokley, .... Mt. Ulla. N. C 1873
17 " Prof. 8. S. Rahn, Mt Pleasant, N. C 1874
18 " E. A. WiNGARD Charlotte, N. C 1875
19 " R. W. Petrea, Concord, " 1876
20 " W. A. LuTz, Winston, " 1877
21 " J. A. Linn, Gold Hill, " 1877
22 " W. J. SMiTH,t Salisbury, " : 1878
23 " B. S. Brown, t Mt. Ulla, " 1878
* Received this Synod. t Ordained at this Meeting.
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Lay-uklegates. Pastokal CiiAimE.
Mr. Philip Ridenhour Rev. S- Rotbrock's.
CuL. John SniMPOcii " J. B. Davis', D- D.
Mil. Henky IIaau , " G. I). Bernlieim's, D. D.
" Philip Lopp " C. H- Bernheim's.
" Jacob Stikewalt " W. A. Julian's.
" I. F. Patterson '• W. H. Cone's.
" A. G. Lentz " L. A. iMkle's, D. D.
" Jaooi! Wagoner " W. Kimball's.
" Thomas T. Earnhakt " R. L. Brovpn's.
" Henry Sharp " E. P. Parker's.
" D. A. SwiNK " H. M. Brown's.
" B.S.Brown " V. Stickley's.
Dr. p. a. Sifferd " Prof. S. S. Rabn's.
Mr. G. E. Ritchie " R. W. Petrea's.
" D. A. Clodfklter " W. A. Lutz's.
" D.P.Morgan •' J. A. Linn's-
Col. P. N. Heilig '• W. J. Smilb's.
The President uow read his Aunual Keport, which was accepted and laid on the table for reference to a committee.
PRESIDENT'S llEPORT.
Dear Bretheen:
Time moves on, and in tbe providence of God we are permitted to meet again in Annual Convention. Another year o+' toil in tbe Master's service bas been added to the record of tbe past, and let us hope that tbe work we bave done in our respective fields bas been done unto edifying — that tbe Church of the Redeemer bas been benefited by our labors— that tbe good seed sown has yielded and will continue to yield abundant fruit.
We enter to-day upon a new year, and we meet together not only to see the pleasant smile, and hear the cheerful voice, and feel the warm pressure of the hand, but also lo interchange thought, to walk about Zion and mark her bulwarks and tell the towers thereof, to weave and strengthen those bonds of love and fellowship which should knit us to- gether as an ecclesiastical organization, and to devise such measures as will best ensure the continued growth and prosperity of our Church in this State. May tbe Great Head of the Church be with us to enlighten and direct us.
In my official capacity there bas been little to do tbe past twelve months, and consequently I bave little to communicate.
DISMISSIONS.
Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., having resigned St. John's Church, Salis- bury, to accept the Presidency of Roanoke College, Salem, Va., was dis- missed in September, 1877; and Rev. F. P. Cook, who was ordained by this Synod at its last meeting, having accepted a call to Ada, Ohio, to take charge of a Mission Church in that place, was dismissed in April, 1878. The former is now a member of tbe Synod of Virginia, and the latter will unite with the District Synod of Ohio.
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CALLS ACCEPTED.
In January, 1878, 1 was informed by Rev. W. H. Cone that a condi- tional call had been extended to him by the Chapel charge, and that he had accepted it. He is now the regular pastor of said charge, the former pastor having been recently paid the full amount due him according to the settlement on leaving for his present field of labor.
In March Rev- J- B. Anthony informed me that he had accepted a call to the Iredell charge, and was then performing the duties of pastor. He will unite with Synod at this meeting. His diemission from the East Pennsylvania Synod has been placed in my hands for that purpose.
There are some matters of interest upon which I might dilate, and in respect to which I might offer some suggestions or recommendations, but as they will come before Synod for consideration in the regular order of business, i deem it unnecessary to do so at this stage of our proceedings.
Accept my thanks for your confidence as expressed in continuing me in office for two years.
L. A. BIKLE, President.
The President announced the election of officers as the next thing in order, and appointed Kev. H. M. Brown and Col. John iShimpoch tellers.
The election resulted as follows: G. D. Bernheim, D. D., - - President.
L. A. BiKLE, D. D., - - - Rec. Secretary.
J. B. Davis, D. D , - - - (Jor. Secretary.
Rev. S. Rothrock, - - • Treasurer.
Eev. J. B. Anthony, having presented through the President his certificate of honorable dismission from the East Peuns3'lvania Sj'nod, was by resolution, received into connection with this Synod, and his name ordered to be en- tered on the clerical roll.
On motion, Rev. W. 0. Schaeffer, of the Synod of Vir- ginia, Mr. W.J. Smith, from the Theological Seminary, Salem, Va., and Mr. Hamilton Swicegood, from Sandy Creek Church, Davidson county, were invited to seats as advisory members.
The President announced the following
Standing Committees:
1. President's Report — Rev. C. H. Bernheim, Rev. R. W. Petrea and Mr. H. Haar.
2. State of the Church— Hev. Prof. S. S. Rahn, Rev. E. A. Wingard and Mr. J. Stirewalt.
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3. Church Institutions — Kev. S. KoLhrock, Rev. W. A. Lutz and Mr. I. F. Patterson.
4. Missions — Eev. W. Kimball, J. B. Davis, 1) D., and Mr. G. E. Ritchie.
5 Unfinished Business —liev . H. M. Brown, Rev. P. E. Ziuk and Mr. P. Ridenliour.
6. Proceedings of Conferences — Rev. J. A. Linn, Rev. W. R. Ketchie and Mr. T. T. Earnhart.
7. Petitions— liev. V. Stickley, Rev. W. A. Julian, and Dr. P. A. SiflFerd,
8. Vacancies — Rev. W. H. Cone. Rev. R. L. Brown, and Mr. A. G. Lentz.
9. Finance — Col. P. N. HeJlig, Col. J- Shimpoch, and M .'. J. Wagoner.
Resolved, That an opportunity be g-ven the Rev. W. C. SchieflFer, to-morrow, to make some statements concerning the Richmond Mission.
The Delegate to the South Carolina Synod read his re port which was adopted.
Report of Corresponding Delega'Le to the Synod of South Carolin?..
Your de ea:t:;e could not attend t :e last meet'ig of r,lie S. C Synod because he had just returned f ;om Europe, aod h!a presence was necessary to his congregation and to the Seminary couim'.ited to b'? charge. But he ^\i.ole to tue aHernate, who replied that it was also ;a;po?s'.ble for him to attend. As the time was now too short to wr'te a fratemalletter to reach t'we 8. C. Synod in time, your delegate telf:g aphed to tie sa'd body ou" IV'". ud 7 g'tet'J^?, wh'ch we'eieceived "n dre time a id : o a fralei ^al g ■>■•'!. Y "^spect.'j^ly subm'tted,
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8 EVAN, LUTH. SYNOD AND MINISTEEIUM OF N. C.
Adjonrued to meet to morrow at 9 A. M. Prayer by Kev. W. C. Schaefi'er.
SEoonsriD sessiohst.
May 2iid, 9 A. M.
Prayer by Eev. C. H. Bernbeim.
Tbe Treasurer of SyDod read his report which was ac- cepted and referred to Committee on Finance.
Treasurer's Report.
Samuel Eothrock, Treasurer,
In Account ivith the
Evan. Lutheran Synod of N. C
The Treasurer charges himself as follows :
1877. Dr.
May 4th. To balance in Treasury, $ .24
" To contributions at Synod 338.87
" One Beneficiary ISTote on Eev. W A.Lutz 50.00
" One Tuitionary Note on Rev. R. W. Petrea 8.00
Pledges in Support of Forsythe Mission :
May 5th. Rev V. Stickley , $5.00
Aug. 20th. St Paul's Church, Wilmington, K. C 10.00
Sept 29th St James' Church, Concord, JST C 10 00
'' Rev L, A. Bikle, D D 5 00
" Ebenezer Church, Rowan Co '. . . 5 00
Oct. 15th. Rev. SamI Rothrock. - 5 00
" 19th. Holy Trinity Church, Mt Pleasant, N. C. 5.00
" 21st. St. Stephen's and Bethel Churches 5.00
" 28th. Organ Church, Rowan County 10 00
1878.
March 10th. Rev. H. M Brown 5.00
" i2th. " T. W. Dosh, D. D 5.00
" 28th. Luther Brown 5 00
" " Salem Church, Rowan County 5 00
April 12th Interest collected 35
May 1st. Rev G. D Bernbeim, D. D 5.00
» R. W. Petrea 5.00
" St. John's thurch 5.00
Total $492 46
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The Treasurer claims allowance as follows :
1877. Cr.
May 5th. By Cash paid Rev. W. A. Liitz, traveling expenses in Forsythe Mission in the Snramer of 1876 $20.00
May 5th. By one Beneficiary Kote bearing date De- cember 8, 187G, surrendered to Kev. W. A. Lutz, as per order of Synod 50.00
May 14th. By one Tuitionary Note on Kev. 11 W. Petrea transferred to Treasurer of N. C College 8.00
May 25th. By Cash to Rev. W. A. Lutz in part of ap- propriation by Synod to Forsythe Mission 25.00
June 14th. By Cash to supplement the Salary of Rev. E. A. Wingard, Pastor of St. Mark's Ev. Luth. Church, ( harlotte, N. C 200.00
July 9th. By Cash to Rev. W. Kimball, expenses in curred in having the Minutes printed in 1877 75
July 23rd. By Cash to Rev. C, H, Bernheim, travel- ing expenses to Gibsonville to examine and license colored preachers 3.90
July 28th. By Cash to Henkel & Co., for printing- Minutes ■ 54.06
Sept. 3rd. By Cash to Rev. W. A Lutz in part of ap- propriation by Synod to Forsythe Mission 25 00
Dec. 28th. By Cash to Rev. W. A. Lutz in part of ap-
proi)riation by Synod to Forsythe Mission 55.00
1878.
March 28th. By Cash to Rev W. A. Lutz in part of ap- propriation by Synod to Forsythe Mis- sion, (in 2 vouchers) 10.00
May 1st. By Cash to Rev. W. A. Lutz in part of
appropriation 38 75
By Postage, Money Orders, &c 2 00
$492.46 Respectfully submitted,
Saml. Rothrock, Treasurer. May 2, 1878.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was read and adopted.
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Report of Committee No. 1.
Your Committee to whom was referred the Presicleut's Report have exammed the same and find nothing therein claiming the attention of tSynod.
We recommend that the Report be published in the Minutes. Respectfully submitted,
U. H. BERNHEIM, R. W. PETREA, H. HAaR.
The Delegate to Tennessee Syuod read bis report which was adopted.
Report of Delegate to Tennessee Synod.
Your Delegite had tlie pleasure of attending the meeting of Tennes- see Synod, held iu u'oble's Church, Guilturd Co., N. C. Me was most cordially received, and was delighted to mark the brotherly feeling that existed, and the unanimity with which the business of Synoa was trans- acted. The brethren of that Synod are actively engaged in doing their Master's Work — in building up Ziou in their miust. Tliey are also in full sympathy with this body. A resolution was passed complimentary to the Delegate for serving the Chuiches made vacant by the death of liev. T. Crouse. Rev. A. J. Eux was elected to attend the present meeting of this Synod.
Respectfully,
C. H. BEiiNHEIM.
The Special Committee appointed at last meeting of Synod, to propose an amendment, ot the Constitution touch- ing the office of President, submitted the following paper which was received and hiid on the table tor future consi<l- eration.
Report on the Superintendent's Office.
At the meeting of tlie Syuo^l of Nortli Carijlina, held two \'ears ago, the following action iu refeience to an arnem.ment of the con.-titution of our Synod was taken, as recorded in the minutes of 1876, page 24, and reads as follcws: '"A committee of three n-as appointed, consisting of Revs. G. D. Bernheim, J. B. Davis, D D., and S. Rothrock, to revise the constitution, touching the article on the President, making him the only person to nominate ministers to vacant congregations."
Last year the committee to attend to this business was continued, with the following additional instructions, as founi.1 iu the minutes of 1877, page 15, reading as follows : '• Resolved, that Revs. G. D. Bernheim, ./.
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B. Davis, D. D., and S. Rothrock, the special committee appointed to propose an amendment of the constitution touching the office of Presi- dent, be continued, with instructions to devise and report at next meeting of Synod some plan that will give greater efficiency and authority to our President, as the supervisor of all our pastorates and missions ; and that the chairman be requested to make observations on the general subject during his contemplated visit to the Fatherland."
Your committee has attended to the duty assigned them and would now respeclfullj' submit the following for your earnest consideration:
1. That the office of a "superior of all our pastorates and missions " is decidedly Scriptural and apostolic, as we may learn from 2 Cor. 11, 28, where the Apostle Paul refers to his having ''the care of «M the churches" " which came upon him daily.'
It does not affect the ai'gument, which we submit in favor of this duty, to assert, that this apostolic work was self-imposed, limited in its discharge to the Apostle Paul, or a necessary temporary arrangement ; we ai e assured that the apostle never would have increased the amount and burden of his labors, if such '• care of all the churches" had not been generally necessary, for he could veiy easily have submitted "all the churches " to the sole care and management of their several pastors, de- nominated by him both bishops and elders. See Acts 20, 28, and Phil. 1, 1. Hence we must admit, that such a woik of superintending our pas- torates and missions is decidedly Scriptural, and has the sanction of apos- tolic practice.
2. The office of a superintendent is as necessary cow as in the days of the Apostle Paul, inasmuch as it wiil unite all our ecclesiastical energies under one management, eveu as the forccb of an armed host are united and directed by one general, and in union there is strength; it will also supply in the most expeditious way our vacant congregations with the needed means of grace ; it will furnish the synod with the labor of the most efficient evangelist, who will always be looking up the waste places of our Zion, oiganizing oar scattered members into congregations and supplying them for a time with the word and sacraments without mission- ary money until missionaries are called and settled there ; it will roirect many evils in c >ngregations that are brought on by inexperience, impru- dence, or want of inf.)rmation ; it will be the means of healing many un- happy dissensions and divisions; it will encourage many a downcast pas- tor or micsionary in his arduous and, for the time, unpron ising labors; it will encourage congregations, without giving offense, to discharge their duty letter to thuir pastors, their church, and missioi\ary and educational enteiprises ; and it will bring more intelligently the wants and thi- prog- ress of our church to the notice of Synod. There will not be half as ma- ny mistakes, nor half as many leaps in the dark made at Synod as now and our funds will be much more intelligently appropriated and more usefully and efficiently applied.
3. In addition to all this, the office of a Superintendent of son.e kind is not only sanctioned by Lutheran usage from the days of the Reforma- tion until now, but in no country on the face of the globe has the Luther-
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an Church ever beea without such an officer, except here in America, and even in this country, this office has been recognized by and employed in some Synods under the Latin name "Praeses," which signifies almost the same as superintendent or overseer. It is generally known that the Lu- theran church in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland is superintend- ed by bishops, and in Sweden even by an archbishop, who superintend:^ all the bishops; whilst all over our lierman fatherland this officer is call- ed a superintendent, who oversees a certain ecclesiastical district, and a general superintendent that has the oversight of the entire church in a kingdom, duchy or other country. Hence we must conclude, that the office of "supervisor of all our pastorates and uiissions " is sanctioned by universal Lutheran usage, which has never and nowhere been interrupted since the days of the Reformation except here in America. Some of our most eminent Lutheran divines^and theologians have held this office, such as Dr. Bugenhagen of Wittenberg of the sixteenth century, who was Luther's associate and his pastor, and Dr. John Gerhard of the seveateenth centu- ry, the greatest theologian that ever lived, both of whom, after having been district superintendents for a time, became general superintendents of their country, which office they ffiled to the close of their lives.
4. But in justice to this subject it must be said, that this office is a very different one from that of bishop in the Roman Catholic hierarchy, or in the Church of England, and in the Episcopal church in this country. The seventh article of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession ever stands op- posed to the doctrine of " no church without a bishop," much more to the figment of an unbroken line of Apostolic succession in the order of bishops- The Evangelical Lutheran Church never can become what ma- ny persons in these above-mentioned Episcopal denominations would wish her to be, or what men with episcopal proclivities desire to make her ; her time-honored Confession presents an insuperable barrier to all such pretensions and to every ecclesiastical establishment in accordance with said doctrine. Even in Scandinavia, wh^re the Lutheran Church has bishops, this order or office is not regarded asa^Vz-e dmftf? institution. Some thirty years ago a certain Lutheran minister, named Muonius, em- igrated from Sweden to the United States and settled in the West ; there he organized a congregation of Swedes and then connected himself with the Episcopal church, carrying his congregation with him. He then wrote to the Archbishop of Upsala in his native country to know whether he approved of this his act, giving his reason that there were no bishops in the Lutheran Church in America as in Sweden ; to which the Arch- bishop replied that he highly disapproved of such a course, which, though it was not downright apostacy, was nevertheless a downfall.
In Germany each pastor is the bishop of his own flock, and performs all actus ministeriales, confirmation included : and when a minister of the gospel becomes a superintendent he is not re-ordained, for he is only regarded as one that is to perform additional duties in the Church for its general welfare; generally he is also the pastor of a congregation and is supplied with an assistant in the performance of his pastoral duties in his own congregation-
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5. Every possible inquiry was made in Grermany last year on this ■subject by the chairman of your committee, and books have been procur- ed to afford us all the needed information, which are now lying before you
■on the altar. Superintendent Natorp of Dusseldorf lijrnished us the Kir- •chenordnung now in use in Westphalia and the Rhine province, which, ■as he declares, is likely to be introduced also all over the kingdom of Prussia, in which Kirchenordnuug the duties of the superintendent are set forth, as well as the manner in which these duties are to be performed. Thus you will perceive, that there is wanting nothing in the way of infor- mation that may be of service to us in the introduction of the superin- tendent's office into our Synod.
6. We come now to the most important question, vix. : What plan shall this Synod adopt to institute the office of superintendent in that portion of our Church in this State under the jurisdiction of our Synod?
a- Let him be chosen from among those of our pastoi sin office that are of sufficient age and experience, so as to be well qualified for the per- formance of his duties, and inspire proper respect both among our own .people and others.
b. Let him hold his office during good behavior and the competent and faithful discharge of his duties, so long as he remains in connection with this Synod and is otherwise employed either as the pastor of one or more of our congregations or as a professor in one of our institutions of learning.
c. Let him have a salary of Dollars per an- mrm, to enable him to defray his necessary traveling expenses and to make provision for the supplying of his place during his absence on his tour of visiting the churches and evangelization, which salary is to be col- l-eoted as much as possible in the congregations and missions he visits-
d. Let him be required to visit eveiy congregation of our Synod at least triennially and ofteuer if possible.
e. In order to avoid all misunderstandings in reference to our belief in the parity of the ministry, let us conform to established Lutheran usage in Germany and entitle this office : — tJt£ Su2}erinte?ident\s office, then the world at large will not confound it with the episcopacy of Rome and of other denominations holding it, and our German emigrants will at once understand and appreciate it.
/. Let all such constitutional legislation of our Synod in conflict with the duties of this office be repealed, and for the present every thing in the constitution relating to the President's office be made the duty of the superintendent, with the additional duties of a "supervisor of all our pastorates and missions," as already resolved upon by our Synod at its last meeting in 1877.
g. Let the superintendent take for his guide, as far as practicable, the Kirchenordnung of Westphalia and the Rhine province, until such time as this Synod from its own experience shall be enabled to legislate upon this of- fice and conform it to the wants of our Church in this State.
GD. BERNHEIM, J. B. DAVIS, SAML. ROTHROCK.
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A.U opportunity was now ^iveu the Rev. W. C. Schaef- fer, to make some statements concerning the Eichmond Mis- sion, after which the following resolution was read and adopted :
Resolved, That this Syuod has heard with pleasure and approval, the Rev. W. C- Schaeffer in relation to his work in Richmond, Va., and that it assures him of its sympathies, prayers, and endeavors, in behalf of his important undertaking.
Rev. W. 0. Schaetfer preached at 11 A. M., from the words: ''Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature," and ''Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.''
xiiiRiD SEssionsr.
May 2nd, 1 P. M.
On motion, Revs. D. A. Long and M. L. Hurley of the Christian Church were invited to seats as advisory members.
The Reports on the State of the Church were read and placed in the hands of Committee, No. 2 for a condensed statement.
Interesting and encouraging remarks on the condition of the different Churches in the bounds of Synod were also made by the Lay delegates representing them.
Resolved, That the Treasurer of Synod be authorized to pay the tuition of Mr- C. A- Rose, a student in North Carolina (College, for the term ending May 15, 1878-
Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 A. M. Prayer by Rev. E. P. Parker.
FOXJRTH SESSIOKT.
May 3rd, 9 A. M.
Prayer by Rev. J. A. Linn.
An election for Treasurer of the College Fund, as pro- vided for by the action of Synod at its last meeting, result- ed in the choice of Rev. S. Rothrock.
The Eleport on Church Institutions was read and adopted.
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Report of Committee No. 3.
Your Committee have received but one paper on Church Institutions, viz. : the Report of the Board ot Trustees'of North Carolina College- From this we learn that the College is in a prosperous condition under the pres- ent able and active facultj-.
Concerning Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, we can report that it is in a flourishing condition under the administration ol its efficient Princi- pal, Prof. Lewis H. Rothrock, A. M.
We recommeud that the Report of the President of Board of Trustees of N. C. College be jjublished in the Minutes of Synod. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ, SAML ROTHROCK, I. F. PATTERSON.
Report of the President of the Board of Trustees of N. C. College.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C,
May 1st, 1878. To THE Evangelical Lutheran Synod of N. C. :
As chairman of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, it is my duty to forward an annual report of said mstitution to your body. In obedience to a resolution passed by the last Synod, the College was offered to a faculty that would take charge of it and conduct it in accordance with its chartered design upon their own responsibilit}'. Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Prof. S. S. Rahn and Prof. H. T. J. Ludwick, the fac- ulty elect, accepted the proposition and entered into a written agreement with the Boaid for a term of three years. The Board on the one part surrendered to the faculty the College Buildings, grounds, and President's house, and all other appurtenances, free of rent, it being understood that all repairs, insurance on the property, shall be made by the Board out of the customary contingent fees of the College or other funds at their com- mand. And tlie Faculty on the other part agreed to administer the in- stitution in the manner and for the purposes of its chartered design, and further guaranteed upon honor to preserve the Buildings, grounds, appara- tus, &c., from injury to the exteat of their ability, with a view to return the said property to the trustees in as good condition as when received by them. The exercises of the Scholastic year began on the first Monday of August, 1877. The number of students enrolled for the year is 70, and the deportment of the students in the main has been good.
A new fence is now being put up enclosing the Campus grounds. The roofs of the college buildings have become so leaky that they must be re- paired. The roof of the main college building has already been repaired, and the roofs of the two halls are undergoing repair now. The buildings are kept clean and in good condition by the Faculty.
Financially, we are the same as last year with the exception of the accrued interest on our debt. Under the present arrangement we incur no new liabilities. We have ordered the sale of our old State Bonds, and
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with the proceeds of the Bonds, and the favorable response of the Church to the plan and resolutions of the last Synod, the debt of the College can soon be paid off, as it ought to be. I have the utmost confidence in the plan adopted by Synod to raise money to pay off the indebtedness of the College. If it is properly presented to our people, they will respond by contributing to its necessities and relief.
There are two vacancies in the Board of Trustees caused by the resig- nation of Dr. Dosh and .J. L. Grajber which it will become your duty to fill. I trust you will elect men who will attend the meetings of the Board and work for the College.
In conclusion, I would say that the Faculty have the confidence of our people and the students, with respect to their ability to teach and ad- minister the institution-
.JOHN SCHIMPOCH,
President of the Board of Trustees.
Tlie report on the State ot the Church was read aud adopted.
Report of Standing Committee No. 2.
Another year of ministerial labor has ended, during which our church has passed througli varied experiences of prosperity and adversity, and had her alternate seasons of joy and affliction.
The reports which have been handed to your committee give the oft repeated hisLory of ciiurch growtli, some rejoicing in the reaping of abundant harvests, and others lamenting that the word sown has not yet borne its fruits, nevertheless there appeared to be a decided growth in many respects. Our boundaries have been enlarged aud our membership increased ; aud espocially, in some of our mission fields has the cause of our church prospered. Another hopeful indicati(m is that a smaller prc- portion of ministers complain of a failure on the part of congregations to pay their salaries.
The principal thing demanding the attention of our Synod is the rnultiplicAtion ot home missions in her borders, aud the fact that, while the calls for aid are increased, there has been a spirit of lukewarmness on the part of some congregations iu raising the assessuients of Synod for this and other church purposes.
Giving praise for divine guidance in the past, we would invoke the blessing of the Great Head of the church ou this portion of our beloved Zion that her children may each passing year make manifest her glorious faith in the love of their hearts, the confession of their lips, and the deeds of their lives.
(8. S. RAHN, Committee - E. A. WINGARD, (.1. STIREWALT.
By request, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., delivered, at 11 A. M., his Lecture on the Localities of the Reformation.
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FIFTIi SESSIOISr.
May 3id, 1 P. M.
The Report on Proceedings of Conferences was read and adopted.
Report of Standing Committee No. 6.
Your Coinraittee on Conferontial Proceedings would submit the fol- lowing:
1. The minutes of the Eastern Conference show that three meetings were held by that body during the past Synodical year. The members appear to be actively engaged in the work of saving souls.
Two resolutions claiming the altculiou of Synod were patstd, but as action has already been taken, with reference to the subject mat- ter of these resolutions, it is not necessary to bring them to the notice of Synod.
3. The Western Conference held two meetings during the past year. The members of that body are earnest workers in the vineyard of the Lord. Your Committee find nothing in Minutes requiring the action of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN, . W. R. KETCHIE, THOS. T. EARNHART.
The subject of Vacancies received the attention and occupied the time of Synod for the remainder of the after- noon, but no definite action was reached.
Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 9 A. M.
Prayer by Eev. R. L. Brown.
SlXlXIi SESSIOIST.
May 4th, 9 A. M.
Prayer by Rev. W. A. Julian.
On motion, the regular order of business was suspended for the purpose of holding an election to fill two vacancies in the Board of Trustees of K. C. College, caused by the re- signations of Dr. T. W. Dosh and Mr. J. L. Graeber.
Rev. R. W. Petrea and Mr. B. D. Lentz were elected.
An election was held also to fill a vacancy in the Board of Female Seminary. Rev. V. Stickley was elected.
The Report of Finance Committee was read and adopted.
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Report of Committee No. 9. — Finance.
Your Committee on Finauce report that they have ex- amined the Treasurer's Keport and find it correct.
The following contributions for Synodicai purposes are reported :
Rev. S. Kothrock's Charge:
Organ church assessed $25 00 paid $16 75
St Stephen's church assessed 8 00 " 4 70
Bethel church assessed 8 00 " 2 05
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge: Church of the Holy Trinity assessed. .$25 00 paid $17 70
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge:
Friedeu's church assessed $20 00 paid $20 00
St. Paul's church assessed 5 00 " 5 00
Macedonia church assessed 5 00 " 50
Rev. Gr. D. Bernheim's Charge:
St. Paul's church assessed $50 00 paid $50 00
Rev. C. H. Bernheim's Charge: Pilgrim church assessed $10 00 paid $ 3 85
Rev. W. H. Cone's Charge:
Luther Chapel church assessed $25 00 paid $38 10
St. Paul's church assessed 15 00 , " G 80
Rev. W. a. Julians Charge:
St. Enoch church assessed $20 00 paid 13 30
Trinity church assessed 10 00 " 0 95
Rev. L. a. Bikle's Charge: St. James church assessed $25 00 paid $35 00
Salisbury Charge : St. John's church assessed $25 00 paid $10 00
Rev. J. B. Anthony's Charge :
St. Michel's church assessed $15 00 paid $ 7 00
St. Paul's church assessed , C 00 " 1 00
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Kev. W. R. Ketchie's Charge:
St. Matthew's church assessed $ 3 00 paid $ 3 30
Kev. E. p. Parker's Charge:
Lane's clinrch assessed $10 00 jtaid $ 2 73
Richland church assessed $ 3 00 " 2 00
Coble's church assessed 3 00 •• 1 27
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge:
Bethel church assessed $15 00 paid $ 8 00
Christ chnrch assessed 5 00 '•
Reformation church assessed 5 00 " 2 91
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge :
Uniou church assessed . . ., $20 00 paid $ 4 55
Christiana church assessed 7 00 " 2 00
Rev. V. Stickley's Charge :
Salem church assessed $15 00 paid $10 00
St. Luke's church assessed 10 00 " 8 00
Rev. R. W, Petrea's Charge :
St. John's church assessed $40 00 paid $40 00
Rev. E. a. Wingards Charge •
St Mark's church assessed $15 00 paid
Rev. VV. a. Lutz's Charge:
Bethany church assessed $ C 00 paid $ 4 41
Spanish church assessed 4 00 " 2 60
Hopewell church assessed 4 00 " 2 25
Nazareth chnrch assessed 6 00 " 4 50
Rev. J. A. Linn's Charge:
St. Peters Church assessed $10 00 paid $10 00
St. Matthew's church assessed 10 00 " 5 40
Luther's church assessed 6 00 " 2 80
Gold Hill church assessed 6 00 " 6 00
Rev. S. S. Rahn's Charge: Bbenezer church assessed $15 00 paid $15 00
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Vacant Churches :
Th3'atira church assessed $3 00
Provideuce church assessed $3 00
Mt. Carmel church assessed 3 00
Newton church assessed 2 00
Sandy Creek church assessed 15 00
Total assessed $541 00 paid $376 48
Your Committee have paid over the above contribu- tions to the Treasurer, and have taken his bond lor the same with approved security.
The following contributions for College fund have been received and paid over to the Treasurer elect.
Eev. S. RoTHRocK's Charge:
Organ Church, $16 05
St. Stephen's church, 3 00
Bethel church, 3 15
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge : Holy Trinity, $17 40
Rev. S. S. Rahn's Charge: Ebenezer, $12 70
Rev. E. p. Parker's Charge : 5 20
Rev. W. R. Ketchie's Charge: 4 50
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge:
Bethel, 1195
Cherry Hill, 5 20
Christ, 1 00
Rev. V. Stickley's Charge:
St. Luke, 8 25
Salem, 14 00
Rev. R. L, Brown's Charge :
Christiana, - 2 25
Rev. J. A. Linn's Charge:.. 9 00
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Rev. W. H. Cone's Charge :
Luther Cbapel, 15 85
St. Paul, .. 5 50
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge : St. Paul, 14 3G
Total - $149 3(i
Respectfully submitted,
F. N. HEILIG, JOHN ISHIMPOCII, JACOB WAGO.NEH.
Resolved, Tliit the apportioumeut of last year for the different churches of this Synod, be the same for tlie present Syuodical year.
Ou uiotion. Rev E. A. VViiigard, Col. P. IS^. Heilig and Dr. P. A. Sift'erd were excused Iroin attendance on Synod after to-day
Rev. E A. Wincard preached at 11 A. M., from John 15:16.
SE^VEIsTTH SEssionsr.
May 4th, 1 P. M. The rei)ort on Unfinished Business was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 5.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business find nothing in the Minutes of last year claiming the attention of Synod.
RespectfuU}' submitted,
H. M. BROWN,
P. E. ZINK,
P. RIDENHOUR.
The report on Petitions was read and adopted.
Report of Standing Committee No. 7.
Your Committee appointed on Letters and Petitions would respect- fully submit the following report :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. J. S. Heilig asking to be excused from attending the present meeting of Synod, on account of bodily indisposi- tion. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a petition signed by thirteen members of Lutheran Chapel living almost equally distant, from Lutheran Chapel, St. John's, St.
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Enoch's and Concord, asking permission to organize themselves into a congregation and build a church.
We rccc.mmend that Synod grant them permission. No. 3 is a letter from Rev. A. R. Rude, D. D., delegate of the South Carolina Synod, conveying the fraternal regard and affections of said Synod to this body and expressing his regret, that he cannot be present with us.
We recommend his letter be lead before Synod. No. 4 is a letter from Rev. A. J. Fox, of the Tennessee Synod, con- veying the fraternal feelings of said Synod to this body, and expressing his regrets that circumstances are such that he cannot be with us. We recommend his letter be read to Synod.
No. Sis a petition from Bethel church, Stanley Co., North Carolina, signed by the Council, asking the Synod to hold its next convention there. We recommend this to the action of Synod at the proper time. Respectfully submitted,
V. STICKLEY, WxM. A. JULIAN, ' P. A. SIFFEKD.
Resolved, That the Sandy Creek church be requested to settle with Rev.C. n. Bernheim, and that then the charge, of which said church is a part, proceed according to the Constitution of Synod to procure the seiviccb of a regular pastoi'.
Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod inform the Sandy Creek church of this action of Synod.
The report of Committee ou the Superinteudent's office was takeu from the table and considered at leugth. After a protracted discussiou of the facts set forth aud the points involved, the following resolutions were passed :
1. Resolved, That this Synod has heard with pleasure the report of the Committee touching the office of Superintendent or President, and that it approves of the arguments advanced in favor of the Scriptural character, the importance, and the necessity of such an office.
3. Resolved, That the President of Synod be requested to visit the churches under the jurisdiction of the Synod, for the purpose of explain- ing the office of Superintendent
3. Resolved, That the President be authorized to organize as soon as practicable Mission churches at such points as give promise of success.
Adjourned to meet Monday at 8J A. M. Prayer by Rev. S. Kothrock.
Sunday, May 5th.
An immense concourse of people assembled at an early hour
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In the moriiiug, liev Dr. J. B.Davis preached in the new church, Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle iu the old church, and Eev. H, M. Brown at a couvenieut point between the two churches At the close of the sermon by Dr. Davis, Messrs. W. J. Smith and B. S. Brown were solemnly ordained by the President of Synod assisted by the Secretaries ; after which the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administer- ed to members of the Synod and the congregation.
In the afternoon. Rev Prof. S. S. Eahn preached in the new church, and Rev. W A Lutz in the old.
The Lord bless these holy services to the good of many souls
EIG-KCm SESSI01>T,
May 0th, 8^- A.M. Prayer by Rev. W. H, Cone. The report on Vacancies was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 8.
Your Committee on Vacancies have had the following churches brought to their notice : Newton and Thyatira iu Catawba County, and Mt. Carmel in Cabarras County.
It is recommended that the President of Synod make the necessary provision for supplying tliese vacant churches with the means of grace. Respectfully submitted,
W. H. CONE, R. L. BROWN, A. G. LENTZ.
Resolved, That this Synod approves of the church organization at Moose's school house in the bounds of St. John's pastorate, Cabarras Co.
Resolved, That the Treasurer of Synod be authorized to pay the deficieucy in last year's appropriation for Forsythe mission out of funds in his hands at this time.
The amount of deficiency was reported to be $46.25.
Resolved, That 1200 copies of the Minutes of present meeting of Synod be printed for distribution among our members.
The report on Missions was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 4.
Your Committee recommend the Forsythe mission and the petition from the church in Charlotte to the consideration of Synod when appro- priations are made.
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There are Lutheran families in Raleigh, Goldsboro, Mewbern, Greensboro, and Hickory, which should receive attention. Your Commiitee recommend that Raleigh, Goldsboro, and New bern constitute amission; also. Hickory, Statesville, Newton, and Thyatira. We recommend that these two mis- sions and, also, Greensboro be visittdthe present Syuodical yeai' by the President of Synod. We further recommend that Greensboro be supplied this year by the pastor of Frieden's church.
Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL, .L B. DAVIS, G. E. RITCHIE.
Resolved, That the ofiicers of Synod be a C'ommittee to supply with missionaries the points named in the above lepoit, as soon as they have been visited by the President of Synod.
Resolved, That Rev. W. KiiLbail, Rev. E. P. Parker and Mr. G. L. Greeson be a committee to look after our interests at Company Shops, and report at the next meeting of Synod.
Resolved, That the Rev. E. A. Wingard be invited to visit the churches of this Synod in behalf of the Charlotte mission, and that he be assured of our hearty co-operation.
Resolved, That $200 be appropriated to thePorsythe Mission for the present Synodical year.
Resolved, That $300 be appropriated to the Goldsboro, Raleigh, and Newbern Missions.
Resolved, That Rev. C. H. Bernheim be appointed to visit the Ca- tawba Mission, to see what can be done by the said mission towards sup- porting a pastor, and that he report to the officers of Synod the result of said visit.
Resolved, That on the payment of $25 the note held against Rev. W. A. Lutz by the Synod be surrendered, and a clear receipt given.
An election for Delegates to other ecclesiastical bodies was held and resulted as follows;
To South Carolina Synod. — Eev. E. A. Wiugard, priucipal, and Eev. W. A. Julian, alternate.
To Tennessee Synod — Eev. V. Stickley, principal, and Eev. W A. Lutz, alternate.
To Pennsylvania Ministerium.— Eev. Dr. L. A. Bikle, principal, and Eev. Dr G.D. Bernheim, alternate.
Bethel church, Stanley County, was selected as the place for holding next Annual Convention of Synod.
Resolved, That the sincere thanks of Synod be returned to the members of Frieden's church and to the citizens of the community for the hospitable entertainment of its members.
The Minutes of Synod were read and confirmed.
Adjourned to hold the 76th Annual meeting of Synod in Bethel church, Stanley Co., North Carolina, beginning on Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1879, at 10 A. M. The President closed Synod in due form.
L. A. BIKLE,' Secretary.
MINISTERIAL BUSINESS.
nitsx SBssioisr.
May 1st, 4 P. M.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Eev. W. A. Juliau.
Messrs W. J. Smith and B. S. Brown from the Theo- logical Seminary in Salem, Virginia, appeared as applicants for ordination.
Resolved, That the officers of Synod constitute the examining Com- mittee.
Adjourned to meet at call of President. Prayer by Rev. V. Stickley.
SEcoisriD sEssionsr. ♦
May 2d, 4J P M.
Prayer by Kev. E A. Wingard.
Letters were read from Kevs C Plyler and F. S Glad- stone of the Methodist church, asking to be received into connection with the North Carolina Synod
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to report on said letters.
Committee: Kev. J B. Davis, Rev. W. H. Cone and Rev. W. Kimball.
A letter was read trom Rev J H. Fesperman, requesting an honorable dismission to the Methodist church.
Action on this request was postponed to the next ses- sion of tiie Ministerium.
Adjourned to meet at call of the President.
Prayer by Rev. P. B Zink
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TliiniD SESSIOIST.
May 3d, 8^ A. M. Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown
Resolved, That in view of Rev. J. H. Fesperman's desire to sever his connection with the North Carolina Synod, and in view of his express- ed intention to abandon the Lutheran Ministry he be required to return his 01 dination certificate to the President of Sj^nod, and that he be re- garded henceforth a layman in the church.
Adjourned to meet at call of the President. Benediction by the President.
FOTJFiTB^ SESSIOHSr.
May 3d, 4 P. M.
Prayer by Eev. S. Rothrock.
Messrs. Smith and Brown appeared before the Ministe- rium, and were examined by the ofScers of Synod, as to their qualifications for the holy office of the ministry.
Adjourned to meet to morrow at 8^ A. M.
Prayer by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
iptft:lj: sessioist.
May 4th, 8^ A. M.
Prayer by Brother W. J. Smith.
On motion, the examinaticfii of Messrs. Smith and Brown was closed.
The examination proving satisfactory, the ordination of the applicants was ordered by separate ballots
Resolved, That their ordination take place on Sunday after a ser- mon ])y Rev. Dr. J. B. Davis.
Resolved, That the Secretary inform Mr. Fespeinian of the action of the Ministerium in his case.
Report of Committee on the Letters of Revs. Plyier and Gladstone.
Your committee, to whom were referred the applications of Revs. Plyier and Gladstone for admission into this Syn od, beg leave to report that —
Whereas, Favorable reports of these brethren come to us from quite a number of good men who know them — and
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Whereas, These brethren are not present to afford us an opportuni- ty of conferring with them, therefore,-
Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to confer and advise with these brethren with respect to their doctrinal views, ministe- rial qualifications, and designs in seeking admission into our church ; and that the result of this conference be rep M'ted to the next regular meeting
of this Ministerium.
Respectfully submitted,
J. B. DAVIS, W. H. CONE, W. KIMBALL.
Resolved, That the spiritual condition and wants of the colored race be placed in the hands of a Committee of three, and that said committee report at the meeting of Ministerium in 1879.
The President annouuced the following Committees :
Committee to confer with Kev. Plyler: Eevs. C. H. Beruheim, Stickley and Cone.
Committee to confer with Rev Gladstone: Revs. Bikle, Rahn and Julian.
Committee to consider the spiritual condition and wants of the colored race: Revs. C. H. Bernheim, Cone and Kim- ball
The Minutes of Ministerium were read and confirmed.
Adjourned with benediction by the President.
L. A BIKLE, Secretary
INDEX.
|
Pack |
|
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Apportionments |
21 |
|
Advisory Members |
5 |
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Charlotte Church |
23—24 |
|
Election of Officers |
5 |
|
Election of Delegates to other Synods |
24 |
|
Election of Trustees for College and Female Seminary |
17 |
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Election of Treasurer for College Fund |
14 |
|
Minutes of Miuisterium |
25—28 |
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Parochial Table |
7 |
|
President's Report |
4 5 |
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Report of Delegate to S. C. Synod |
6 |
|
Report of Delegate to Tennessee Synod |
10 |
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Report of President of N. C. College Board |
15—16 |
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Report on Superintendent's Office ... |
10—13 |
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Report on President's Report |
10 |
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Report on State of the C'hurcli |
16 |
|
15 |
|
|
Report on Missions |
23 |
|
Report on Proceedings of Conferences |
17 |
|
Report on Petitions |
21 |
|
/ 21 |
|
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Report on Vacancies |
23 |
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Report on Finance |
18 |
|
Resolution of Thanks |
24 |
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Richmond Mission |
14 |
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Sandy Creek Church |
22 |
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Standing C 'mmittees |
5—6 |
|
Sunday's Services . •• |
23 |
|
Tr<'asurer's Report |
8-9 |
TRUSTEES
OF
North Carolina College,
1. Eev. S. Rothrock,
2. " W A Julian, -
3. " W. H. Cone,
4. " L A. BiKLE, D. D., 5 " 0. H. Bernheim,
6. " Whitson Kimball,
7. " Timothy Mosbr,
8. " R. W, Petrea,
9 Col. John Shimpoch,
10 Maj. L. G. HEiLia, 11. Mr. Alex Foil, 12 Capt. J. A. Fisher,
13. Mr. H. C. McAlister,
14. " C. T. Bernhardt,
15. " D. E Hoover,
16. " Danl. Barrier,
17. " Jno M, Harkey,
18. " E. D. Lentz.
TRUSTEES
OF
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
1 Rev. W. a. Julian,
2. " W. H Cone,
3 " Prof. S. S. Rahn,
4. " L A. BiKLE, D. D.,
5. " Vastine Stick ley, 6 Maj. L G. Heilig,
7. Dr. J. L. Henderson,
8. Mr. Danl. Barrier, 9 '' John Lentz,
10. " J. J. Misenhimer,
11 " Alex Foil,
12 " Jonas Cook.
OFFICERS OF N. C. SYNOD.
Pkesidest— Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D., Wilmington N. C Recokding SECnETA!iY — Rev. L. A. BIKLE, D. D., Concord, N. C. CoKKESPONDiNG Secketaky— Rev. J. B. DA.V1S, D.D., Mt. Pleasant, N. C. Teeasuker— Rev. S. ROTHROCK, Gold Hill, N. O.
The 76th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina will be held in BETHEL CHURCH, STANLEY CO., N. C, commencing on WEDNESDAY before the FIRST SUN- DAY IN MAY, 1879, at 10 A. M.
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MIlSrUTES
AND
CONSTITUTION
Evangelical Lutherai^.Synod |Ministerium
NORTH CAEOLINA 1879.
SAI,ISBT'HY : .1. .1. BRUXEn. PRINTKR.
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CHURCH INSTITTJTIOKS.
North Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, our Church Institutions, located in Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus County, N. C, nine miles from Concord, are in a flourishing condition. Each Insti- tution is managed by 'able and efficient Professors, who are ready to receive any -who wish to favor them with their patronag^e. Any young man or young lady desiring to obtain a thorough education, ,at more reasonable terms than can be obtained elsewhere, would do well to apply to
Rev. S. S. RAHN,
Secretary of College Facivlty, and
pkof. lewis H. ROTHROCK,
Principal of Seminary,
^[t. Pleasant, X. C.
MINUTES
SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
EvAfELicAL LuTHERAi( Synod |Ministerium
NORTH CAEOLINA,
HELD IN
BETHEL OHUEOH, STANLY OOTJKTY, N. C. Prom April 30tli to May 3d, 1879.
SALISBURY : J, J. BKUJfER F.^.IXTER.
^TAJ^DINQ RESOLUTION?.
1. Mesolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary hy assessment.
2. Resolved, That In accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter vi, Section 3. the Church Councils he instructed to require every member of the Church, to con- trihute to the support of the gospel, except such as in their Judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no Minfster in connection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satisfactorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Coun- cil be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recognition of the presence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of this Body.
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Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the last session, tliQ Ministers and Lay-Delegates, of the 76th annual meeting of tlie Evan. Lutheran S^^nod of North Carolina, convened in Bethel Church, Stanly co., N. C, April 30th, 1879.
The President, Rev. G. D. Bernheini, D. D., preached the
Synodical sermon from John 14: 20. After which Synod was
opened according to the prescribed order, and the names of the
members enrolled.
MINISTERS.
Na:mes. Post-Offick. Ent. Ministry,
Rev. J. B. ANTHONY, Troutman, N. C 1832
" S. ROTHROCK, Gold Hill, " .....1833
" J. B. DAVIS, D. D 3ft. Pleasant" 1834
" G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D., Wilmington, " 1849
'' J.S. HEILIG, Concord, " ..1851
" C. H. BERNHEIM, Lexington, " 1855
" W. A. JULIAN, Lexington, " 1857
" W. H. CONE, China Grove,'' 1858
'' L. A. BIKLE, D. D., Concord, " 1859
" W.KIMBALL, Gibsonville, " 1859
" W. R. KETCHIE, Moclsville, *' 1868
" J. H. FESPERMAN, Staiesville, " ...1868
" R.L.BROWN, Rockwell, " 1868
" E. P. PARKER, Brick Church" 1 871
" H.M.BROWN, Salisbury, ".... 1873
" P. E. ZINK, Lexington, " 1873
'* V. R. STICKLEY,... ML Vila, " 1873
'' Prof. S. S. RAHN, ML Pleasant,'' 1874
" E. A. WINGARD, Charlotte, " 1875
" R.W. PETREA, Concord, " 1876
" W. A. LUTZ, Winston," 1877
" J.A.LINN, Gold Hill, " 1877
" W.J.SMITH, Salisbury, " 1378
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LAY-DELEGATES.
Xamks. Pastokal Chahgk.
Mir. JAM ES HAITHCOX, Rev. J. B. A nthonff.
" R.A..K. MILLER, " S, lioiliroel:
€01.. JOHX SHIMPOCH, " J. B. Davis.
Mu. W. H. GEKKEN,.; " «. J). Beniheim.
'^ PHILIP LOPP, " C.H. BeniJu'im.
" ALEX.. SWICEGOOD, " W. A. Jtilian.
Cait. JOriX SLOOP, "- W.U.Cout,
3r K. W. H . FLIJM E, ^ J^ A. Bikle:
" 1>AXIEL AXTHOXY^ - --. " W. KimhalL
" HENRY PliELER,... " B.L.Brown.
" PETER FOOLEMAX, . "^ M. B. Barler.
"- W.A. LEXTZ; " n.M.Broiou
" EI J FOWL AS> ^' r. B. SiicJdei/,
« J. L. GR.EBER, ^' k\ S\ BaTiu.
'^ H. A. KLEUPPELBERG, '^ B. A, Whu/anJ,
" C. D. BARRIXGER, " J.'. 11'. Peti'ea.
" A. L. TU TTLE, " IF. A. Lutz.
" MOSES LEMLY, " J.A.Linn.
CoL.P. X. HEILIG, " W.J.Smith.
M u. \V . T. H. PLASTER, " Enochville.
TT»e President now read his annual report which was accep- ter] and referred.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT. Beloved Brethren I
After the liipse of anotTier 3 ear of Tabor and trials we are once iiiioie asseiiibled fn a S.vnoilical capactty, lu oixler to legislate for that ]»art of the CiiRreTi of Christ coiHiuitted to our charge. It is an ini- j>oitaut trust: and who is sufficient for these tbrngs f
I..et us theire^toie- ask G(k1 earnestly and believingly for "the Avis- (lom that rs.froin above,,'' to direct us iirto- the light ways that lead to- success iu laboring far the welfiue of our churches^ aiul also that our mistakes ma}' be as few as fall Ur the eoninM)i> lot of men of up- riglit intentions, who are sanctiiied by dirine grace.
God ha& mercifully si)ared our lives and continued us in the active discharge of the duties of the ministry, showing us plainly that he hath need of us where we are laboring; besides all tliis, from the veiy tew changes or removals ujade during the past year, we have icason to believe that h,e is. blessing, the good work iu our respective
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fields, ami that our people likewise have neetl of oar laboi^s. Tlirs ,is as it sliould be; our ministry is not an itinerant one, and a long term (►(' past()ral service in once charge does gener^iUy aecomplisrU the most good, and is in tiie «nd the least -extMinsive.
MY OFFICIAL ACTS,
These liave been but few: on t^e secontl Sunday in July last, tlic 14t!j, with the assistawce wf Rev. V. Stackley, I installed the Rev. W. J. .Smith as i):ist(n- of St, John's cliuicli, Salisbury,
():i tlie iStli oflitst JauRary, I seH.t*(» tine Jlev. B. S. Brown, at iiis own leqiu'st, a h-ttcr (»f honoraUe (lasiwission, tdoonmect iiiniselfwith the Synod (tf MiKsvss^pp'I, intK* whoi«s bwniids he had re^noved, antl wliere he is i;ib(»iiu)g with luucli ueceptaiiee and with prospects <if i^i'eat success.
At tlte request of Col. John Sliinipoch, President of tiie College Hoard, I issued a printed official circular on the 15th of January, 1879, calling up«n all the pastors of our churches to take up a collec- tion for the liquidation of our College debt, which yon all have <loubtless received, and upon which., I trust, you will beable to make a favorable report.
CALLS ACCEPTED,
Rev. Dr. Davis informed nic verbally in July last, tliatlie had ta- ken the pastoral oversight of Mt. Carwiel church, near Mt. Pleasant, an connection with the church he is now serving. Tiiis arraugenient is an excellent one, as the two churche-% M-t. Pleasant ami Mt. Cai'- me], are very near each other, and should be made one pastorate.
Rev. W. A. Julian informed me by letter, dated Aug. 13th, 187S, that he liad resigned the St. Enoch pastorate, and had received iin<l j^cceiited a call to Sand^- Creek Church, Davidson coanty, which ha is now Serving,
CHURCH YISITATIOX.
In compliance with resolutions 2 and 3, on page 22 of our niiimtes of last year, I visited thirteen of "the churches under the jurisdiction <)(f the Synod," preached and conducted divine services, and explained to tliose congregations the design and nature of "(lie office of Super- intendent;" but with what result I am as yet unable to say. 1 also visiteol (xreenslioro, spent several days there, preaching the gospel and visiting onr scattered members, and organized a Lutheran con- gregation with fourteen nienibers.
I also spent a few dajs in Raleigh and Goldsboro, visiting among lour ineml«?rs; but nothing has as j-et been accomplished towards constituting eliKrclsPsin t>iose places.
A fujLl j;ej^«intef tliose ilabore of nearly two months ^dur^tion for the
G Minutes Evangelical
wolfiire of our cburches and missious has been publfshed in **Onr Church Paper'^ and the "Lutheran Visitor, a copy of which I sub- mit to the acceptance and consideration of Synod.
"Now the God of peace make yon perfect in every good work to do liis will, working in you that which is well pleasing in liis sight, through Jesus Christ j to whoui be glory for ever and ever, Anien.'^ liespeetfully submitted,.
G. D, BEKNHEIM, PrcmUnt.
Officers elected for the ensuing- yearns follows :
Rev. L. a. BIKLE, D. D. President " J. S. HEILIG, Recording Sccrretaryi, " W. H. GONE, Corresponding Secreiaryu " S. ROTH ROCK, Treasurer.
On motion. Rev. S. T. Hallman was cariliallv receivc-tl a& Cor. Delegate from the S. C. Synod, and Rev. J. W. Riitn.i>lcy of Philadelphia, as an advisory member.
The President appointed the following:
STANDING COMxMITTEES.
1. Presidenfs Report — Rev. ^Y. Kimball, Rev. J. A. Linn^ and Mr. W. A. Lentz.
2. State of the Church — Revs. W. J. Smith, H. M. Brown and Mr. W. H. Blnme.
3. Church Institutions — Revs. W. H. Cone, J. B. Anthony and Capt. John Sloop.
4. On, Missions — Rev. G. D. Bornheira, D. D., Rev. R. W. Petreaand C. D. Barringor.
5. On Unfinished Business — Rev. W. A. Julian, Rev. R. L. Brown and Mr. Peter Fogleman.
6. Proceedingfi of Conferences — Rev. V. R. Stickley, Rev. S. Roth rock and Mr. Eli Powlas.
7. On Petitions^ — ^Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. E. P. Parker and Mr. A. L. Tuttlc.
8. On Vacancies. — Rev. J. B, Anthony, Rev.. Wv R»Ketchie and Col. John ShimpDch..
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9. 0)1 Finance— Col. P. N. Heilig, Mr. W. H, Gerken and Mr. J, L. Graeber.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Sam'l. Rothrock, Treasurer, in account withEv. Luth. Synod of N.C. The Treasurer charges himself as follows : Dr.
1878. May 4. To contributions at 'Synod in 1878, , .$376 48
" To interest collected, 97
$37745
Tlie Treasurer claims allovN^ance as follows ; Ce.
1878. May 5. By cash paid Rev. W. A. Lutz, deficiency in
appropriation to Forsyth Mission in 1877, $46 25 " May 13. By cash paid C. A. Rose as per his note, . . 32 00 " June 8. By cash paid Rev. W. A. Lutz, Missionary in
Forsyth Mission, 50 00
"' Aug. 7. By cash paid Jlenkel & Co. for printing and
mailing tlie Minutes, 59 38
'' N"ov. 11. By cash paid Rev. W. A. Lutz, Missionary in
Forsyth Mission, oO 00
" Dec. 4. By cash paid Rev. W. A. Lutz, Missionary in
Forsyth Mission, 75 00
" Dec. 30. By cash paid Rev. W. A. Lutz, Missionary in
Forsyth Mission, 25 00
*' By 15 per cent, depreciation in ten ^lexican
dollars, 1 50
" . By 20 per cent, depreciation in five Mexican
dollars, 1 00
'' By postal money orders, registered letters,
postage, &c., 2 00
1879. April 30. By cash in Treasury, 35 32
$377 45 JiespectfuUy submitted,
SAM'L. ROTHROCK, Treasurer.
S.vm'i.. Rothrock, Synodical Treasurer, to receive contributions for Xorth Carolina College, in account ^^'ith' Synod.
The Treasurer charges himself as follows ; Dr.
1878. May 4. To contributions at Synod in 1878, $149 30
'' May 16. To contributions from St. Peter's church, per
Rev. J. A. Linn, ... 75
*' Oct. 27. To contribution from Benjamin Safret, 25
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Brought forward, ^IHO' 3SS
1879. Feb. 14. To contribution from St. John's church Bene-r-
olent Society per R. W.Misenheimer, Treasurer, 15 2.> '-'^ March ^. To contribution from St. John's chnrcb Bencv-
o-lent Society per R. W. Misenkeimer, Treasurer, ij ()0<
The Treasurer claims alTowanee as follows : Ck.
1.S78. May 14. By casli paid Jonas Cook, Treasurer N. C Coriegc-, |149 :j(>
1879. Feb. 14. By cash paid Jonas Cook, Treasurer N. C College, 15 25
" March 38. By casli jwdl Jonas Cook, Tr. N. C. College,. iV OO
" March 28. By cash paid Jonas Cook, Tr. N. C Cdlegc^ 1 0(*
^171 fil Respectfully submitted!,
SASI'L. ROTHROCK,
SynocSical Treasurer N. C. College.
SyuoJ now adjourned till to-v&Grstow morningj Si o'cloi'fc- Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
Thursday MoKMXG, May 3st, l^llK Prayer by Rev. S. T. Hallnaan.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF N. C. COLLEGE.
Report received and referred to tlie Coinniittee on Insti- tutions.
REPORT. To THE Evan. Lutheran Synod of N. C. :
As President of the Board of Trustees of X, C. CoTTege, I for- ward my annual report of said institntion toj'our body. The Faculty in charge of the College report that it is ir) sneeessfnl opei-ation, with ninety-nine students enrolletl the present scholastic year^and a good attendance at the present time. The College building and Professor'.* house have been repaired, some of tliem with new roofs entire. The L-ampns has beeu enclosed with a substautial plauk fcuce, all at a
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cost of little over two hundred dollius, and all paid for. Tlie build- ings are insured in the sum of five thousand dollars, for one year, ending next December.
Since my last report the old State bonds, belonging to the College, have been sold, as ordered by the Board of Trustees, and the pro- ceeds applied to the payment of tlie debt of the College. From that, and other sources, the principal of the debt has been reduced to about tiiirteen hundred dollars, and some interest. Now if the plan and lesolutions of Synod be favorably responded to by thecliurch, which we believe they will, (as the amount is so small to each member) then the debt can be paid off at once, and tlie College set free. We trust tliat the time is not far distant when we can again elect a Pres- ident and put an efflcieut financial agent in the field to raise a per- manent endowment fund.
If, however, we shall fail to collect enough money upon the ])re- sent plan to pay the indebtedness of the institution, it will tlien be- come your duty to suggest some otlier plan to liquidate tlie debt.
The monies collected on the subscrijitiou fund have been paid over t> the treasurer of the College, and by him loaned out at interest, and are kept distinct as an endowment fund,
Tlie present Faculty is encouraged and hopeful for the future of the College, so much so that arrangements have already been made to increase the teaching force for the next j'ear, so tliat no student coming here will be disappointed on that score.
I regret to have to report a dereliction of duty on the part of sonu^ of the members of the Board to attend its meetings. Some have not been present for nearly two years. On account of this we have some- times failed to have meetings for want of a quorum. Tliis subjects tliose who do attend to disappointment, and may be injurious to the best interests of the College.
liespectfully submitted.
■JOHN SHDIPOCH, Frcst. Board.
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to re-arrange the pastorates of Synod.
Committee — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, W, H. Cone, Col. John Shim- poch.
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At 11 o'clock, A. M., Rev. R. L. Brown preached from 1st Jolin, 5 : 3.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 1.
Your coiiiniitfee on the President's report luive examined said pa- per and find but few items claiming the attention of Synod, wltich will be brought to the notice of tliis body in otlier reports.
The tlianks of Synod are due, and will, by the adoption of this re- j)ort, be tendered the President fur the faithful luauner in which lie discharged his official duties.
Your Committee recommend that the report be published in the minutes. liespectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL, J. A. LINN, WM. A. LENTZ. Report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 7.
Your committee on letters and petitions would respectfully submit the following :
No. 1, is a petition from Sandy Creek, Davidson county, praying Synod to sejjarate the two congregations constituting the Davidson pastorate and recognize Sandy Creek church alone as the Davidson charge. This petition was handed to the committee appointed to re-airauge pastorates.
No. 2, is a letter from llev. P. E. Zink, asking to f*e' excused on account of sickness in his family. We recoinmef7d that he be excused.
No. .'^, is a letter from Kev. C. H. Beruheim atiking to be excused on account of sickness. We recommend that he be e?>cused.
No. 4, is a petition from St. Luke's church, Powaii ecunty, asking Synod to ad(»]jt the following resolution :
Resolved, That Alexander Brown and D. ^l. Barrier, eTders, and their successors in ol!ice, be and they are hereby constituted trustees of St. Luke's Evan. Lutheran church in Mt. Ulla Township, lfo\rani county, N. C.
We recommend the adoption of the I'esolution.
No, 5, is a petition from Salem congregation asking Synod to hold its next session at that place. We recommend this to the action of Synod at the proper time.
No. 6, is a petition from the members of the Forsyth mission con- taining three items :
L The^- pray Synod to give them aid in support of their pastor yet another year, when they think they will become self-sustaining.
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2. Tlicy ask tliat there be no addition of any otlier congTegatiou to their mission lield.
0. They desire tliat their pastor, the Synod's missionary, be not withdrawn. We recommend that these requests all be granted.
Kespectfiilly submitted.
E. P. PAKKEIJ,
w. A. i.irrz,
ADOLPHUS TUTTLE.
The items were severally considered and the report adopted ns ;i whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RE-ARRANGIXG PASTORATES.
Your committee to wlu)m was referred the re-arranging ot" pastorates beg leave to report the following :
1. Tliat Chailotte, St. John's, Cabarrus co., Salisbury and Wil- iiiiuiiton renuiiu as they are.
•2. That Ebenezer and Oigan churches constitute a new past<irate.
'S. That Holy Trinity at Mt. Pleasant be a pastorate, leaving it to the congregation to grant the pastor tlie privilege ot" providing for Mt, Carmel.
4. That St. James, Concord, lemnin a pastorate, leaving it, like- wise, to the congregation whetlierthe pastor sliall supjdy Ctild-Watei'.
.). The Enoch i)astorate to remain as it is. <I. The Ciiapel pastcu'ate to remain as it is. 7. St. Luke's and Salem, Kowan co., remain a pastorate.
5. The Iredell pastorate to consist of St. Michael's, St. Paul's and Statesville.
i'. IJethel and Christ's churches in K<.wan co., and Reformation in Davie co., remain as heretofore.
10. The Davie pastoi-ate, consisting of St. Matthews and Provi- dence, to remain as heietofore.
11. Tlie Xewton pastorate in Catawba co., to remain unchanged. VZ. The Union jiastorate, consisting of Union and Cliristiana
churches to renmin as it is.
V^^. St. Peter's, St. Matthew's and Luther's in Rowan co., to con- stitute a new pastorate.
14. That liethel, Stanly co., St. Stephen's, Cabarrus co., and Gold Hill, Rowan co., be constituted a new pastorate.
15. The For.tyth pastorate to consist of Xazareth, Hopewell, Sliiloh and IJethany as already decided by Synod.
IG 'J'hat Sandy Creek church in Davidson co., be constituted for
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tl»e present, a separate pastorate, leaving it to tlie congregation and their pastor to provide Beck's cliurcli with the means of Grace if pos- sible.
17. For the present, Pilgrim's churcli remain by itself.
18. That Richland, Coble's and Lau's churches remain a pastorate as heretofore.
VJ. That Frieden's church form a i)astorate, and the pastor also provide for ihe wants of our members at Greensboro.
20. That St. Paul's, Alamance co., and Macedonia at Company Shops constitute a pastorate, tlie pastor to provide also for the wants of our members at Swepsonville. The above arrangements to go into effect f s soon as practicable.
G. D. BERNHELM, W. H. CONE, JOHN SHIMPOCH. Report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE IS'O. 6.
Your committee on Conferential proceedings would submit the following :
The Eastern Conference held three meetings during the i)ast Sy- nodical year. The members are actively engaged in their Master's work in saving souls and instructing the people in the pure doctrines of our church.
Two items claim the attention of Synod :
1. Tiiey ask Synod to require all tlie pastors within her bounds to report all the unconfirmed baptized members of their churclies in their Parochial reports.
We recommend the adoption of this item.
2. Tlie propriety of Synod i>reparing a congregational constitution for the churclies within her bounds.
We recommend that Synod appoint a Committee to prepare a con- stitution for tlie use of each congregation wicliin her bounds.
Committee appointed on the adoption of this item — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.D., Rev. W. J. Smith and Prof. S. S. Rahn.
The Western Conference held tliree meetings during the year. Tlie members seem to be earnestly engaged as laborers in the vineyard! of the Lonl. Your committee find uothiug in their minutes claiming the attention of Synod.
Respectfully submitted.
Y. R. STICKLEY,. S. ROTHROCK, Eeport adopted. IIU POWLAS.
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KEPORT OF DELEGATE TO TENNESSEE SYNOD.
It was the pleasure of your delegate to attend the meeting of the Tennessee S3'nod which convened in St. Matthew's cimrcli, Slienan- doah CO., Va. He was very cordially received and much pleased with tlie brotherly feeling existing among them, and the earnestness they manifest in their Master's work in building up Zion in their midst. The fraternal feelings expressed to your delegate show they are much interested in, and in full sjmipathy with, this body. Rev, P. C. Heukel was elected to attend the present meeting of this body.
Eespectfully,
V. K. STICKLEY.
Adopted,
REPORT OF DELEGATE TO S. C. SYNOD.
Your delegate to S. C. Synod had the pleasure of attending the convention of that body held at Mt. Pleasant chuich, Barnwell co., S. C. He conveyed the fraternal greetings of this Synod and was responded to b^' Dr. Bowman with an eloquent assurance on the part of S. C. Synod that the brotherly feelings expressed b^- you through me were warmly reciprocated. Tlie Synod is full of progress and life, and is especially worthy of imitation by us in the commendable zeal which it has displayed in placing its College on a firm basis.
Respectfully submitted.
E. A. WINGARD.
Adopted.
On motion, Mr. Phillip Lopp was excused from further at- tendance on the sessions of Synod.
Adjourned until to-morrow 8| A. M. Prayer by Prof. Rahn.
Friday Morning, May 2d, 1879.
Synod assembled and was opened with prayer by Rev. J. W. Rumple.
Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, of Richmond, Va., appeared in Synod and was, on motion, invited to a seat as an advisory member.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 3.
Your committee have received but one paper on Church institu- tions— the report of the President of the Board of Trustees of N. C.
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College. From this we learn tliat that the College is in a prosperous condition under the present arrangement. We find in addition, that thirteen hundred dollars of the College debt is still unpaid. We re- commend that each minister or delegate be required to pay to ti»e Treasurer of Sj^nod, at the next meeting of that hody, a sum equal in amount to thirty cents per capita on their membership for the purpose of liquidsiting this debt. Your committee have received no official report concerning Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, but learn from other reliable sources that it is in a flourishing condition under the ministration of its efficient Principal, Prof. Lewis H. Rothrock, A. M. We recommend that the report of the President of the Board of Trustees of N. C. College be published in the minutes of Synod. Respectfully submitted.
W. H. CONE, J. B. ANTHONY, JOHN SLOOP. Report amended and adopted.
Rev, V. R. Stickly having received intelliffence of the death of one of his members, asked, and obtained leave of absence.
Synod now took a recess till after divine service. Rev. S. T. Hallman, of the South Carolina Synod, preached — text: 1 Peter, 3:18.
Afternoon Session, 1| o'clock, P. M.
Committee No. 9 reported. Report received and adopted.
Yonr Committee on Finance report, that they have exam- ined the Treasurer's report and found it correct.
They also report the following contributions for Synodical purposes :
llev. G. D. Bernheim's charge :
St. Paul's church assessed $50 00 paid 50 00
Bev. B. W. Petrea's charge :
St. John's church assessed $40 00 paid 40 00
Mt. Olive church assessed *' 6 00
Bev. W. A. Julian's charge :
Sandy Creek church assessed $15 00 paid 10 23
Bev. W. B, Cone's charge :
Lutheran Chapel church assessed $25 00 paid 17 10
St, Paul's church assessed 15 00 ** 6 40
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licv. J'J. p. rark€r''s charge :
Lau's church assessed $10 00 paid 4 55
liichhind cliurcli assessed 300 "
Coble's church assessed 3 00 " 75
liev. V. Stickley''s charge :
Salem church assessed $15 00 paid 18 84
St. Luke's church assessed 10 00 " 18 70
I'ev. 1\. L. Jjrown''s charge :
Uuion church assessed 20 00 " 4 21
Christiana church assessed 7 00 " 4 05
licr. W. A. LHt:''s charge :
Bethany church assessed $ 6 00 paid 2 10
Sliiloh church assessed 4 00 " 150
Hopewell church assessed 4 00 " 3 00
Nazareth church assessed 6 00 " 5 02
li'cv. J. A. Ijhni''s charge :
St. Peter's church assessed $10 00 paid 10 00
St. Mattliew's church assessed 10 00 " 5 00
Luther's church assessed 6 00 *^ 4 65
Gold Hill church assessed 6 00 " 3 78
Iter. W. J,. Smith''s charge :
St. John's church assessed $25 00 paid 32 00
Iici\ S. S. iirt/(«'s charge :
Ebenezer church assessed $15 00 j)aid 15 0()
liev. H. M. Browirs charge:
Bethel church assessed $15 00 paid 15 00
Christ's church assessed 5 00 '' 2 6t)
Eeformation churcli assessed 5 00 " 5 00
liev. C. U. Bernheini's charge :
Pilgrim church assessed $10 00 paid 10 02
liev. S. Iiathrock''s charge :
Organ Church assessed $25 00 paid 15 05
St. Stephen's church assessed 8 00 " 2 95
Bethel church assessed 8 00 " 4 25
liev. ]r. KimbalPs charge:
Frieden's church assessed $20 00 " 18 87
St. Paul's church assessed 5 00 " 11 70
Macedonia church assessel 5 00 "■ GO-
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liev. JI. B.. Davis'' charge :
Church of the Holj Trinity assessed $25 00 paid 15 00
Jiev. L. A. BiJcle's charge :
St. James church assessed — . $25 00 paid 20 00
Bev. W. B. KetcMe's charge :.
St. Matthew's church assessed $ 300 paid 2 45
Providence church assessed 3 00 " 1 20
Bev. J. B. Anthoni/s charge :
St. Michael's church assessed $15 00 paid 4 00
St. Paul's church assessed 6 00 " 2 18
Th jatira church assessed 3 00 " 1 30
liev. E. A. WingarcVs charge :
St. Mark's church assessed $15 00 paid 1115
Vacant Chttrcltes :
St. Enoch's church assessed $20 00 paid 7 20
Trinity clmrcli assessed 10 00 "
Mt. Carmel churcli assessed 3 00 "
Newton cliurch assessed 2 00 "
Total assessed $514 00 p'd $413 40
The following amounts are now in the hands of Treasurer, viz :
To balance on hand as per report $ 3 ) 32
To amount received for Synodical purposes 413 40
Total amount on hand $443 72
Your committee would recommend that the amount mentioned in Treasurer's report as lost by depreciation of Mexican dollars ($2.50) be allowed.
Your committee have paid over the above contributions to the Treasurer, and have taken his bond for the sa>me with approved security.
The following contributions for college fund liave been received and paid over to the Treasurer elect :
Bev. 8. Bothroclc's charge :
St. Stephen's church , , _ $ 1 70
Organ church 10 90
Bev. W. n. Cone''s charge : \
Lutheran Chapel church .6 75
St. Paul's. -. .50
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liev. ir. J. Smiths charge :
St. John's cliurch, Salisbury, 1 (H)
Jlcv. J. A. Linn''s chcoyje :
St. Peter's cliurcb 1 oo
licv. S. S. llahn''s charge :
Ebeuczer church .• 15 9.'5
Jiev. H. 2f. I>rou-n''s charge:
IJethel church G 20
Eeforination church '2 2o
IlCV. J. D. Davis' charge:
Cliurch of the Holy Trinity 1.5 (M)
i?fi". IL ^^'. Peirca's charge :
St. Jolm's church 7 '^k)
J'lCr. ir. R. Ketchle''s charge:
St. Matthew's church 1 7.1
Providence church 1 2U
Total *7370
Your committee note with pleasure the increase of amount sub- scribed for Synodical purposes but regret that the contributions for College fund lias fallen off. "We would recommend that Pastors and people do all that in their power lies to increase the amount for both of these funds at next Synod.
llespectfully submitted,
P. N. HEILIG, J. L. GK.EBER, W. H. GERKEX.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 5.
Your committee on unfinished business find on page twcut3'-two of the uiiuutes of last year, a resolution requesting the Saud^- Creek congregation to settle with Rev. C. H. Beruheim and theu proceed, according to the constitution of Synod, to procure the services of a regular pastor. Your committee ask whether the resolution lias been complied with? On the same page is a resolution requiring the Secretary to inform the Sandy Creek church of the action of Synod. Has that duty been performed ? On the same page is a resolution a equesting the President of Synod to visit the churches under the j'lrisdictioii of Synod for the purpose of explaining the office of Su- peiinteudent. Your committee ask whether that request was com- plied with 1
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On i)age twenty-four is a resolution appointing a coimnittee of three — Revs. W. Kimball, E. P. Parker and Mr. G. L. Greesou — to look after our interests at Company Sliop.s, and report at this meet- ing of Synod. Has that duty been performed? On the same i)a^"e is a resolution inviting Rev. E. A. Wiugard to visit the cliurches of this Synod in behalf of tlie Cliarlotte mission. We would be i)leased to hear from our missionary in regard to the result of liis visit. On the same page is a resolution making it the duty of Rev. C. H. Berii- hcim to look after our interests in tlie Catawba mission, and report to tlie officers of Synod. Has tiiat duty been performed^ Kespectfullv submitted,
W. A. JULIAN, R. L. BROWN, P. FOGLEMAN.
The foregoipg qiie.-^tions were satisfactorily answered aiul tiic report adopted.
COMMITTEE NO. 8 KEPORTS,
That it hiis had its attention directed to Knochville, Bethel and Catawba. Of tlie first two, your committee is of opinion that i\m conference within whose bounds they are, can best supply them, should they remain vacant any considerable time. But of the New- ton charge your committee is of opinion that immediate action should be had, and an active minister sent thereon the rising of this Synod. Respectfully submitted,
J. B. ANTHONY, W. R. KETCHIE, I'.cport adopted. JOHN SHIMPOCH.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 4.
Your committee on missions beg leave to state, that they know (>f but two mission fields at present occupied, and which have inad'c application to Synod for aid.
The Greensboro congregation has been attached to Frieden's church, Guilford co., and is thus provided for after the close of this year^ and for the balance of the year Rev. E. P. Parker is authorized to serve the Greensboro congregation once a month.
1. The Forsyth mission we recommend to receive one hundred and fifty dollars the ensuing year.
2. The Charlotte church to receive one hundred and fifty dollars for the same time. Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM, R. W. PETREA, Adopted as a whole. C. D. BARRINGER,
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Resolved, That the balance in the treasury, after payiug expenses of Synod, be paid to the mission at Company Shops,
On motion, W. T. H. Plaster, Esq., was excused from farther at- tendance on the sessions of this Synod.
Saturday Morning, May 3d, 1879. Synod met and was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R.
Ketchie.
COMMITTEE NO. 2 REPORTED.
Your committee on the state of the church have examined the va- rious reports handed in by the different pastors of our Synod, and have been able to gatlier a few general facts concerning the condi- tion of our Church. Some reports are so loose and voluminous, others so brief and obscure, that we cannot be as explicit as we <)U'>ht. In tlie past Synodicul year tlierc have been seasons of gracious refreshing in different sections of our beloved Zion. jNIembers have been added and those in tlte church have been edified by a sound word and doctrine: and throughout our bounds there is a growing attachment to the distinctive teachings of our church as set forth in tlie (dorious confession of faitli— the unaltered, unadultei'ated Augs- \'i\w<-^ Confession. With a few exceptions, which are very much to be deplored, the beautiful and impressive service of our church is used by all our congregations.
The missionary work of the Synod is moving forward; the cliil- dien of the church are being faithfully instructed in tlie Sunday schools and in the cateclietical classes, and new cliurch edifices and paisouages are building in a number of charges. These are manifes- tations of life and growth, for which the earnest laborer merits the ciMumend; tion "well done,'" and which should inspire us with thanks- giving and gratitude to our Great Head.
But we are called upon to dejjlore a sad neglect of the assembling of the saints for the i)urposc of together supplicating a tlirone of ■"■race, with the voice of prayer, so that instead of cultivating, we seem to be trying to root out the public exercise of tlie gifts of the laity.
Among the many things in which our church has not come up to the full roundness of cliristiau life, we would especially mention tlie •nace of liberality. Some who are poor think that their poverty frees them from giving into the treasury of the Loi'd. Some wlio are wealthy give as if the glory of the widow's niite consisted in the littleness instead of its being «11 her living. Some say if this and
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tl)at happens — if so and so turns up — we will contribute willingly, as thougli the Lord's work could grow on ifs. None come up to the full measure of their ability — no not one. The Apostle writes of the Macedonians that they gave out of deep poverty— that they gave according to their in<}ans, and exhorts the Corinthians to now per- form the doing of their part.
The fault and remedy can be too frequently found in the ministry, who, either by a lack of teaching or example, despoil our Masters vineyard of this fruit and make us utter the lamentation, '"Oh, Israel thy i)rophets are all foxes." What our church needs is a fuller man- ifestation on tlie ])art of botli liie miuistiy and hvity of a vital, godly jiiety ; not mere religionism-, not mei'e intellectual orthodoxism, but a piety iu which the logic of the head and tlie confession of the lips are controlled by a Iteart of belief iu Christ — iu Ilim only — in Him always. To this end let us raise our united voices in supplication to a throne of grace, praying ever, thy kingdom come iu our hearti^. And may the blessing of tlie God of our fathers, and the Lord of our lives, rest and iiUide witli us forever.
Eesj)ectfully submitted,
W. J. SMITH, H. M. BROWN, . Keport adopted. W. H. BLUME.
Resolved, That the ofiScers of the Synod be constituted a Mission- ary Board for the ensuing year-, and. that they tak^e the Catawba mission and other points under their care.
Resolved, That Mt. Olive church, in the bounds of St. John's pa-s- 'torate, Cabarrus co., be received into connection with this Synod.
Resolved, That tlie apportionment of last year, foi- the different ■churches of this Synod, be the Same for the present Synodical year with the exception of Hopewell cliurch in Rev. AV. A. Lutz charge, which be reduced to three dollars, and that Mt. Olive church, in Rev. R. W. Petrea's charge, be assessed six dollars.
EEPORT GF CORRESPONDING SECRETARY,
No. 1. Minutes of South Carolina Synod-: This document truly presents an eucouraging degree of progi'ess iu every agency of the church work in their hands. The presence of their delegate in the midst of us clearly indicates the interest they feel in the Avell-being of our Synod. Nothing spec^ial demands our attention, here and now, but a return of our fraternal cens?ideration by this means and tlirough their delegate.
No. 2. S. W. Synod, ofVa.: We fiBd nothing in this document 4emandiug ^iveodal attention, except 'the fact of the high importance
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of fraternal correspondence with these brethren. The contiguity of our respective fields of labor strongly appeals for such mutual, fra- ternal correspondence.
No. 3. Minutes of Gen. Synod South: Notliing is found in this (iocnnient which for the best of reasons, specially rehites to tills body. We pray that the day nniy speedily come when we shall all feel, and in acts, express the deepest interest in the work of that nnion of dear brethren.
J. B. DAVIS, Cor. Sec.
Moved, tliat Eev. W. 0. Scliaeffer be now Iioarcl in refer- ence to the Richmond mission. At the conehision of his re- marks a monetary effort on the part of niemhers of Synod and other friends, resnlted in raising one hundred dolhirs for the benefit of said mission.
A similar effort securec], for the use of our mission at Com- pany Shops, about one hundred and twenty-iive dollars, and for the benefit of JNIt. Olive church about twenty-five dollars.
IJesolved, That courteous recognition of the i)icsence of minist.eis, not of the Lutheran church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of tfiit> body.
The hour for divine service having arrived, Rev. J. W. Rumple jireached from Gal. G : 9.
On motion, Mr. Moses Lemly was excused from furtlier at- tendance on the meetings of this Synod.
Delegates to other ecclesiastical bodies elected asft)lIows :
To Synod of South Carolina : — Rev. L. A. Bikle, D.D., and Rev. S. Roth rock, alternate.
To Tennessee Synod : — Prof. S. S. Rahn, Rev. \V. J. Smith, alternate.
To Renn, Synod : — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, Rev. J. A. I^inn, alternate.
Kesol ved, That the President of the Board of Trustees of N. C. Col- lege report to Sj'nod, next year, the delinquency of anj- niember in attending the meetings of the Board.
llesolved, That the thanks of this S^'nodicul body av© eminently due, and are hereby tendered, to the members of Bethel gliurch an<l the citizens of the community, for the hospitable manner iu which
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Resolved, That upon payment, by Bev. AV. A. Lntz, of twenty-five dollars, the notes held against him be returned and the account closed.
On invitation, Rev. S. T. Hallnian, of South Carolina, en- tertained Synod, for a brief period, with some eloquent re- marks relative to the ixindly feelings of his Synod towards this body. To all of which our President responded in appropri- ate terms.
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, N. C, was selected, by ballot, as the })laee for the next annual meeting of the Synod.
Resolved, That twelve hundred copies of the minutes of this ses- sion of Sjnod be printed, with the Constitution of Synod appended to tlie same.
Resolved, That the 77th annual Convention of the Evan. Lntheian Synod of North Carolina be held in Holy Tiinity Ciiurch, Mt. Pleas- ant, Cabarrus co., N. C, commencing on "Wednesdaj- before the tirst Sunday in May, 1830, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
Tlic.re being no further business, and the minutes having been read and confirajed, the President now closed Synod ac- cording to the prescribed order.
J. S. HEILIG, Secretanj. SABBATH SERVICES.
A beautiful mornino- and an interestino; occasion, broui^ht together an iinniense concourse of pe()j)le.
At 11 o'clock, Rev. E. i^. Wingard, of Charlotte, preached in the Church, and Rev. W. J. Smith, of Salisbury, at an ad- joining stand.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was then administered to tlie members of the Synod and the congregation.
Rev. \V. C. Schaefler, of Richmond, Va., preached in the church, in the afternoon.
May these services be blessed of God, to the good of the church, and the saving of souls.
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MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
Ministeriura met and was opeited with prajj'er by Rev. E, P. Parker. Complaints and cliarges of a violation of the 9th Commandment were preferred againat Rev. G. D. Bern helm, D.D., by Mr. J. F. Rueckert.
On motion, Mr. W. H. Gerken, delegate from Wilmingtonj was invited to be present during the trial.
Adjourned, by benediction, to meet at call of President.
Friday Evening, May, 2d.
Ministerium convened. Prayer by Rev. Petrea.
Resolved, That a committee, cousistliig of Rev. W. Kimball, Rev. W. A. Liitz ami Rev. J. S. Heilig, be appointed to prepare a resolu- tion in reference to the case of J. F. Reuchert against Rev. G. D. Bernlieim.
Adjourned.
TPIIRD SESSION. Prayer by Rev. W. J. Smith.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 1.
Whereas, the complaints and charges preferred against Rev. G. D. Bernheim by J. F. Reuchert, and referred to the Min- isterium of N. C, were thoroughly examined, therefore,
Resolved, That it is the unanimous decision of this Ministerium tliat Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.D., is not (/iiiltij of tlie complaints- and charges preferred by Mr. J. F. Ruecliert.
W. KIMBALL, W. A. LUTZ,
Report unanimously adopted. J. S. HEILIG.
Resolved, That the decision of this Ministerium in the case of J. F. Ruechert against Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.U,, be published in Our Church Paper, Lutheran Visitor, Lutheran and Missionary, and the Lutheran Observer, and also be spread on the face of the minutes.
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The following-communication from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, was presented to the Ministerium and read :
Statesville, N. C, April 26th, 1879. To the Ministerinm of the Ev^an. Lutlieran Synod of N. C. :
Dear Brethren : — Please -re- consider yon resolution of la«t year, making me a lay-member of the church, and be kind enough to re- store my name to its original place on your clerical register-.
Yours in Chiist,
JOS. H. FESPEKMAN,
•In relation to the above it was
Resolved, That the action of the last Syuod, in regard lo Rev. J, H. Fespermau, be hereby recinded.
Resolved, That Rev. Koontz, col., be placed under tlie care of Rev. 'W. A. Julian, for the ensuing year.
Adjourned with benediction by the President.
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CONSTITUTIOj^^
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD
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NORTH CAROLINA.
Chapter I — The Syxod.
Section 1. This Synod shall be known as The Evangelical Luthe- ran Synod and Ministerinm of North Carolina.
Sec. 2. This Synod shall consist of all the Ministers and of all the Lay-Delegates, duly authorized to represent the congregatious with- in their respective districts.
Sec. 3. It shall be the dutj of this Synod to see tliat the rules of government and discipline presciibed in the formula, are observed by all the conj^regations and ministers within its bounds, to receive appeals from decisions of Church Councils and of Conferences, when regularly' brought IJefor^tliem, and review and reverse or confirm the decisions to which they referj to examine and decide on all charges
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ii<;ainst iiiinistevs, that of heterodox}' alone excepted; to form ami cliaiige Pastorial Districts; to provide supplies for destitute Congrc- gatioiis ; and to devise and execute suitable nieasuies for the pro- motion of i)iety, and the general prosperity of the Ciiurch.
Skc. 4. In the investigation of a ciiaige against a minister, the Synod and .Ministerinni shall have power to cite any Church lueiu- ber witliin their bounds to appear befoie them, and to endeavor to obtain other witnesses wlien the case may require it.
"^i-.v. 5. If any congregation in connection with this Synod, refuse to observe its Constitution, it siiall be excluded from connection with said Synod during the time of its refusal ; nor shall any minister be- longing to tlie Synod take charge of it without si)ecial permission of the President.
Skc. 0. Any Congregation, situated within the bounds of this Sy- ]iod, may become connected with it by acceeding to its Constitution, and making some annual contribution towards defraying the cxi)en- ses of said Synod.
Skc. 7. At least one meeting of the Synod shall be held every year, at such time and place as may be determined on.
Skc. 3. The President siiall call a si>ecial meeting of Synod when re(juested so to do by one-third of the Ministeis of the Synod, to convene at such time and place as he, or in his absence his substi- tute, shall ajipoint ; at least four weeks notice being given of said meeting in some paper of tiie Cluirch, or by a letter a{hlressed to each member of Synod.
Skc. 'J. No .Minister shall be i)ermitted to absent himself from the meeting of Synod without a valid excuse, of wliich tiie Synod siiall be tlie judge.
Skc. 10. All letters and jiajters intended for the Synod or Ministe- lium, must be addressed to tlie President.
Skc. 11. .Ministers in good standing in other Synods, oi' in sister cliiiiclies, who may happen to be present, or who ajjpear as delegates JVoin other ecclesiastical bodies, may be received as advisory mem- bers, but cannot vote in any decisions of the Synod.
Sk( . 12. All the Treasurers of the different funds under the con- liol of tliis .Synod, and the Presidents of the different PJoards of our !.ifer;irv Institutions, may be leceived as advisory members.
CiiAi'TKi; II — Offickksok Svxod.
Skc. 1. The officers of the Synod shall be a President, Corrc^jjond- iijg and Recording Secretaries an<l Tieasurei', who, exeei)t the Cor- responding Secretary and Treasury shall be the officers of the Min- istcrium.
Skc. 'I. All these officers shall be chosen annually by ballot, by a majority of the votes of the Ministei s and Lay-Delegates present; the President and Secretaries from among the .Ministers but the Ti-easu- rer may be chosen from among the Lay-members of the Church.
THE PRESIDENT.
Skc. 3. The Pi'esident shall deliver a Synodical discourse at the meeting of every Synod, or shall appoint some ^Minister to jieiform this duty, and in connection with the pcif^tor loci shall appoint the other Ministers who are to preach during the session.
Sec. 4. He shall at the beginning of every Synod, make a written report of all the official business transacted and of the letters re- ceived by him, since the last meeting, and <^ all the important events
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whicli liave occnirod relntiiif? to the Synod, and may reconimoiid for its consideration, audi measures as he ujay deem necessary, or cal- eulated to promote tlie welfare of tiie Clmrcli.
Skc. 5. It is an important part of his duty to j^ive counsel to every member of the Synod when he deems it expedient, and ])articnlarly to admonish and advise every errino' brother. If accusation has been lodijed against any member of this body, according to cliapber ■Mil, sec. 5tli of tlie formula, or if he has any reason to believe that any Minister is living in aijy material violation of the rules of this (lonatitution, it shall be his duty to call upon the individual to re- lieve his character from said imputation before the Synod or Mini:- Icrium.
Si'X:. 6. Should the President remove from the limits of tiie Synod or depait this life, then the Secretary shall succeed him, and dis- cliarge tiie duties of the Piesident until the next Synod.
RECORDIXG SECRETARY.
Skc. 7. The Recording Secretary shall keep a faithful and accurate record of all the ])roceedings of the Synod and Ministerium, care- fully preserve all the papers, the seal of the Synod, &.c., subject to its direction, and shall do all the ofticial writing of the Synod other- wise pi'ovided for.
Sec. 8. He shall give i^ublic notice of the time and ])lace of tiu'^ Synodical meeting at least six weeks l)efore the time appointed.
Sec. 1). He sliall keep a register of the names of all the Ministers, arranged according to theii- ages in office, and, also of the congrega- tions, wlietiier vacant or not, connected witli tlie Synod.
Sec. 10. If the accumulation of Imsincss should rendei' it necei^sary, tlie President may appoint an assistant Secretary, wliose ollice shall (•xjiire at the close of the session of the Synod.
Sec. 11. If in tlie recess of the Synod, the Secretary sliouhl re- move into the bounds of aiiother Synod, or depart this life, the Pres- ident sliall require the areliives, the seal, and all other pi'operiy of the Synod to be delivered to Iiim, and shall retain the chiirge of tlieni ujitil the next session of Synod, wlien he shall appoint a Secretary ])ro tern.
Sec. 12. Unless tlie archives are otherwise disposed of by tlie Sy- nod, they shall be in tlie charge and custody of the Secretary. Any minister or delegate of a congregation conne-ted wit!) this Synod, sliall have frc^e access to them, bat no part of them sliall be allowed 'to be taken awny oi' destroyed.
THE CORUESI'ONDIXG SECRETARY.
Sec. 13. It shall be the duty of the Coi'responding Secretary to jiei- form all the jiublic corresjiondence with other ecclesiastical bodies and with individuals, relative to the general interests of the Churcii, and particularly of this Synod.
Sec. 14. He shall make a minute of all important matters which niay be communicated to him, either by letter or in the iMinutes of LiUiieran Synods, which he shall ])resent to this Synod at its regu- lar meeting in the form of a leport.
THE TREASURDR.
Sec. 15. The Treasurer shall take charge of the monies belonging to the Synod, and shall keep them subject to its ordei'. He slnill give bond and security in such sum as tiie Synod may direct. He
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shall keep and present at each annual meetiMg a detailed and faitli- ful account of the state of tlie TiPiisniv.
Sec. 16. An order from the PresitUnit, attested h\ the Secretary, on the Treasury, shall be a suflicieut voucher f»r Iwm to pay any ■money nut of the Treasury.
Sec. 17. Should tiie Treasurer, during the recess of Synod, remove ■out of its bounds, or be removed by death, the Fiesident shall cause all monies, certificates, bonds and documents belonging to the Sy- nod, to be delivered into his haiids, and shall have the charge of them until the next Synodical session.
CHAPTER III — :\rt:jIBERS OF SYXOD.
Sec. 1. Xo ^linister shall be permitted to i)reach or perform any ministerial act, within tlie pastorate of auothf^r Minister^ except Ity his request or consent, if present ; nor in his absence without tlie consent of the Church council.
Sec. 2. In all cases of controversy between two Ministers, or be- tween a Minister and his Congregation or Pastorate, whicli they can- not amicably settle by their own endeavors, by ntediatiou of the President, or the Conference to wiiieh tiiey belong, the parties, or either of them, may make application to tlie Ministerium in Synod convened, and if once so submitted, shall abide by its decisions.
Sec. 3. Any minister in good standing, who removes tVcnn the bounds of this Synod, into tliose of another, shall on application to the President, receive a certificate under his signature of his regular dismission.
Sec. 4. Whenever a ^Minister moves within the bounds of this Sy- nod, and takes charge of congregations under our care, he shall im- mediately notify the President of the fact, and he shall likewise con- nect himself witli our Synod at its next session.
Sec. 5. Whenever a Minister has taken charge of a regular Pasto- rate, he shall be restricted to the same, and not resign a part without resigning tlie whole charge, and no call to a Pastorate shall be con- sidered valiil unless it proceeds from the whole charge, embracing a two-third vote of all the constitutional electors in said Pastorate.
Sec. 6. No one or more congregations composing a part of a. regu- lar Pastorate, shall at pleasure or through the iniiuence of disaffected ■I)iirty. dismiss their Pastor without the consent of the whole pastor- ate by obtaining a two-third vote of all the electors in said pastorate : nor then, if the salary of said Pastor lias not been paid in fall.
Sec. 7. If any congregation in connection with this Synod, shall, without our consent, employ as its Pastor, a Minister wiio has been expelled from any ecelesiasticil boily. or who is not acknowledged by this Synod, said congregation shall be e^^chided from our connec- tion.
LAY-DELEGATES.
Sec. 8. It shall be the duty of the council or councils in each Pas- toral district, to elect annually a Lay-Delegate to attend the meet- ing of Synod ; and the delegate so selected shall receive a certiticate signed by the Pastor and coautersigned by one or ujore members of the Church Council; but if the i)astorate be vacant, the certiticate siiall be signed b^- members of the Church Council only.
Sec. 9. Each Lay-Delegate entitled to a seat by this Constitution, shall have equal rights with the Ministers in all business belonging to the S^'nod, viz: he may take part in the debates, offer resolutions, and vote on all Synodical questions.
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Chapter IV. — Process Agaikst a Minister.
Sec. 1. Whenever accusation is lodged witli the President against a Minister for drunkenness, lewdness, ]ieres.y,.or ans- other crime, he shall immediately direct the accused to suspend all ministerial duties until bis case is decided by Synod.
Sec. 2. If such accusation be lodged with the President at an ear- lier date than four months before the next meeting ofi Synod, .he shall give immediate notice to all the members of the Conference District to wliich the accused; belongs, .to meet without delay, at a suitable l)lace, and institute a formal investigation of the case, according to tiie principles of the F(>rniula. Tlie President shall tis the time and place of the meeting,, and give at least fifteen days notice of the same to each Minister in the Conference district, and also to the parties concerned, — or tlie President may appoint a comjnittee of three Min- isters and fix the time and place of their meeting, and give all the^ notice as above required.
Sec. 3. If a Minister, accused of attrocious crimes, being duly noti- fied, refuses to attend the investigation,. he shall immediately be sus- pended from office.
Sec. 4. If the accused confess, and the matter be base and flagitious,, such as are specified in Sec. 1, of this chapter, however penitent he may be, he must be immediately suspended from the exercise of hi* office : but if the accused deny the charge., and yet on examination of of the evidence, is found guilty, the Conference or Committee shall, nevertheless proceed to pass sentence on him.
Sec. .5. The highest punishment which can be inflicted by a Con- ference or Committee appointed as above s])ecitied, is suspension from clerical duties, and tliis sentence is to be repotted to the next meeting of the S^aiod and remains in force till reversed by the Synod: or Ministerium.
Sec. 6. Any Minister intending to appeal- from the decision of a. Conference or Committee, shall give notice of it to his accusers with- in three weeks after the time when the decision was mad^,. that bothi parties maj' be prepared for a new trial.
Sec. 7. If at any time accusation be lodged with the President, for a less crime tlian those above specified in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, he- shall take no other steps in the case than to write a letter to the ac- cused and the accusers, exhorting them to mutual forbearance and referring them to the next Synod.
Sec. 8. If accusation against a Minister be made immediately to the Synod, and the Synod believe themselves to be in possessit^p of all the evidence necessary to a just decision, the case may be exam- ined immediately and sentence passed. But if the necessary evi- dence be not before them, and the crime be sucli as is specified in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, they shall appoint a meeting of a Committee, who shall proceed as above specified, or refer the matter to the Con- ference of which the accused is a member, for investigation.
Sec. 9. If a Minister be proved guilty of any of the crimes speci- fied in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, his sentence or suspension shall not be removed until after some time of penitent, humble and edifying conduct f and he cannot be restored by any other judiciary than the Sj'uod or Ministerium, if his case be one of heresy.
Chapter V. — Missions, As the Saviour left to his followers the command, "Go ye and make disciples of all nations, baptising them iu tJic. name of the
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Fatlier, and of the Son, and tlie Holy Ghost, teaching tliem to ob- serve all things whatsoever I liave coniinanded you," — Math, xxviii, U> — '20, tlie Synod shall regard it as a sacred duty to adopt, from time to time, such measures as the^^ nnxy deeiu best calculated to ])lant and sustain churches tlirough the i)reachingof tiie Divine Word a)id the administering of the Sacraments, accoiding to the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as set forth in the doctrinal basis of this body.
ClIArXEll Vr — COXFEUKXCES.
Sec. 1. The Ctmferences as arranged by Synod shall hold not less than two meetings in eacli Distiict during the Synodical yeai', at Aviiich all the Ministers within their resi)ective Districts are requir- ed to be i)resent, and these meetings to be continued at least two days, and ie|)ort the proceedings of said Conference to Synod.
Sec. 2. Each Pastorate in the District shall be represented by a, Lay-Delegate, who shall be sent to Conference under the same regu- lations as to tlie Synod.
Sec. 3. The business to be performed at these meetings is to strive to awaken sinners, to edify believers by close practical ])reachiug ; to become mediator in all cases of controversy between two Minh?- ters, or a Minister and his Congregation or Pastorate, according to Chap. 'S, Sec. 2, raid to investigate charges, in caseof a process against a Minister.
Sec. 4. The state of religion, in the Churches, siiall be inquired into, and some time be spent by the Conference in conversation on subject relating to pastoral ex[»erience.
Sec. 5. Conferences may give their advice on any business of Con- gregations which is referred to them; but no Conference shall, under an}- pretext whatever, jmrform any business connected with the or- dination of candidates for the Ministry, except b}- the direction of the Ministerium.
CiiArTEii VIL — The Mimstehiu.m.
Sec. L At as early a period as ])racticable, during the meeting of Synod, the President shall call togetlier the clerical members, who constitute tlie Ministerium, for the purpose of examining Candidates for the Ministry, and of investigating and deciding all charges against a Minister, that may be referred to them.
Sec. 2. When ]\Iinisters of other religious denominations, make application for admission into connection with this Synod, the Min- isterium shall be the body to decide on the case.
Sec. 3. No Candidate for tlie Ministry shall be ordained, and no Minister from another denomination shall be admitted as a member of this Synod and Ministeiium, unless he receive by ballot a two- third vote of this Ministerium.
Sec. 4. Each session of the Ministerium shall be opened and closed with prayer.
Chapteu VIIL — Examination and Ordination of Candidates.
Sec. L The examination of Candidates shall be conducted by a Committee of three Ministers appointed for the purpose.
Sec. 2. No Candidate shall be admitted to an examination, who has not au education equal at least to the close of the Sophomore Class studies in a College, and a theological training, to a two years course iu a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; uor sliall an}- Minister from
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another denoiuiuatioii be admitted as a member of this Synod, ^vith- out possessing the sanje qiuilitications.
Sec. 3. Tlie examination shall embrace tlie following subjects, viz : Personal Piety, and motives for seeking the Holy Office ; Greek and Hebrew Scri[)tares; Evidences of Christianity ; Natural and Reveal- ed Theology; Church History; Pastoral Theology; Homiletics ; (•liurch Government.
Sec. 4. Whenever the Ministerium has decided on the ordination of a candidate, the ceremony siiall be performed according to the form prescribed in the Eook of Worship, either by the assembled Ministerium, during the sessions of Synod, or by a Committee ap- pointed for the purpose, at some other time and place.
CiiAi'TKR IX. — Church Institutions.
Seel. The Institutions of this Synod shall be under the govern- ment of Boards of Trustees, who siiall meet semi-annually, and as often at intermediate times as they may think expedient — said Boards to be subject to the advice and control of this Synod, and to which the3- shall present a written r(-'i)ort at each annual meeting concern- ing the tiscal state and prosi)erity of said Institutions, and such re- commendations as nuiy be deemed advisable.
Sec. 2. The Board of North Carolina College . shall consist of 18 Trustees— 6 of whom shall be Ministers of this Synod, G Laymen of the Lutheran Church, and (J may be selected from other denomina- tions.
The Female Seminary Board shall consist of 12 Trustees — 8 of whom shall be members of the Lutheran Church.
In case this Synod shall establish a Theological Seminary, the Board thereof shall consist of members of the Lutheran Church only.
Sec. 3. The different Boards of Trustees shall be elected by ballot by this Synod, and the term of office shall be three years. The sclied- Jile shall be so arranged, that one-third of the entire number shall be elected at every annual meeting of Synod.
CONCLUSION.
This Constitution can be altered or amended at any annual meeting of the Synod, by consent of two-thirds of all the mem- bers of Synod.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The trausactious of Synod shall be conducted as follows :
1. At the time and place appointed for the meeting of Synod, the President shall preach the opening Sermon, or appoint some Minis- ter to perforin this duty.
2. At the close of the Sy nodical Sermon, if a quorum be present,
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cousisting of three Ministers and three Lay-Delegates,, the Synod shall be opened in tlie form prescribed in the Book of Worship, by the President, or if he be absent, by tJie Secretary, and if he be ab- sent also, by one of the elder Ministers.
3. The Seci-etary shall call the names of all the Ministers^ belong- ing to the Synod, and note the absentees.
4. The Lay-Delegates shall exhibit the certificates of their appoint- ment, and their names shall be registered by the Secretary as mem- bers of ihe Synod.
5. The President shall read his I'eport as the last official act of liis office.
(). The election of officersfor the ensuing year.
7. The admission of Delegates or Ministers from other Ecclesiasti- cal bodies,. and I'eceptiou; of advisor}^ members.
8. The presentation of all papers intended for the Synod or Minis- terium.
i). The reading of reports on the state of the Church.
10. Tlie reading of the reports of Church Councils.
11. The Standing Committees siiall be as follows :
1. On President 's Report.
2. On state of the Church.
^i. On Church Institutions and Education.
4. On Missions.
5. On Unfinished Business.
6. On Proceedings of Conferences.
7. On Petitions.
8. On Vacancies- y. On Finance-
V2. Tlie papers as ananged and numbered by the President shall be referred to the pioper Committees, whose reports may be heard and acted on at any time.
13. Parochial reports shall be handed to the Secretary.
14. The reading of the Treasurer's report.
1.5. Provision shall be made for vacant Congregations. 10, Miscellaneous Business.
17. Electiou of Delegates to Ecclesiastical bodies and of Trustees af North Carolina College, and Mt. Pleasiuit Female Seminary.
15. The fixing of the time and place of the next meeting" of Synod. 19. Synod shall be closed according to the form in the book of
Worship- Eespectfullj^ submitted,
L. A. BIKLE.
Doctrinal Basts. S3
THE DOOTEINAIi BABIS
OF THE EVANaELIOAL LUTHERAN SYNOD AND
MINISTERIUM OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, It was an apostolic custom and profitable in the primitive church, to have an occasional meeting of different individual churches, for the purpose of consultation and mutual encouragement in preserving the purity of the faith, and promoting the welfare of the church; There- fore, we, the Ministers and Lay-Delegates of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, in implicit reliance upon the guidance of the Triune God, using the liberty allowed us by the Holy Scriptures, and keeping in view the just rights of every christian in matters of faith and practice as set forth by the Word of God, and by the Confession of our Church, to adopt for ourselves and our successors the following Doctrinal basis and Constitution, with the earnest hope and humble prayer that they may be blessed by the great Head of the Church.
DOCTRIKAL BASIS.
1. "We believe that the Cannonical Books of the Old and New Testa- ment Scriptures are given by inspiration of God and are the perfect and only rule of faith and practice."
2. "We believe that the three general creeds, the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanazian, exhibit the faith of the church universal, in accordance with this rule."
3. We believe that the unaltered Augsburg Confession is, in all its parts, in harmony with the 'Word of God, and is a correct exhibition of doc- trine.
4. "We believe that the Apology, the Catechisms of Luther, theSmal- cald Articles, and the formula of Concord, are a faithful development and defence of the doctrine of the Word of God, as set forth in the Augsburg Confession.
INDEX.
Appointment for the diflferent churches,
Committee on Pastorates,
Constitution of the Evan. Luth. Synod of N. C,
Doctrinal Basis, ...
Delegates appointed to S. C. Synods,
" '• to Tennessee Synod, ....
" " to Pennsylvania Synod,
Delinquincies to be reported, ....
Lay-Delegates, .... ....
Minutes of Ministerium
Mt. Olive church received in connection, . .^ .
Next annual meeting of Synod,
Names of Enrolled Ministers, .... ... ....
Order of Business, .... .... ....
Officers of Synod and Missionary Board, . .
Officers of Synod elect,
Presidents' Report, ....
Parochial Reports, .... .... ...
Report on Minutes of other Synods,
Report of the President of the Board of Trustees ofN, C
Report on President's Report,
Report on Letters and Petitions, ....
" of Committee on Pastorates, ....
" on Conferential Proceedings, ... ....
" of Delegate to Tennessee Synod, ....
" of Delegate to S. C. Synod,
" of Committee on Church Institutions, .... ...
" " on Finance, ....
" '* on Synodical Contributions,
" " on Contributions for College fund,
" " on Unfinished Business,
No. 8. ...
" " on Missions, .... ....
" " on State of the Church. . .
Standing Rules, .... .... .... .... ....
Sabbath Services, .... .... ...
Standing Committees, .... .... ....
Treasurer's Report, ... .... ....
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TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,
1. Rev
Col.
S. S. ROTHROCK. W. A. JULIAN, W. H. CONE, L. A. BIKLE, D. D., C. H. BERNHEIM. WHITSON KIMBALL, TIMOTHY MOSER, R. W. PETREA, JOHN SHIMPOC!H.
10. Ma,t. L. G. HEILIG,
U. Mr. ALEX. FOIL,
12. Capt. J. A. FISHER,
13. Mr. H. C. McALISTER,
14. '■ C. T. BERNHARDT, lo. '• D. R. HOOVER, ,
16. •' DAN'L. BARRIER,
17. " JNO. M. HA.RKEY,
18. •' E. D. LENTZ.
TRUSTEES MT. PLEASANT FEMAIE SEMINARY.
1. Rev, W. a. JULIAN,
2. " W. H. CONE,
3. " Prof. S. S RAHN,
4. " L. A. BIKLE, D. D.,
5. " VASTINE STICKLEY, fi. Maj. L. G. HEILIG.
7. Dr. J. L. HENDERSON.
8. Mr. DAN'L. BARRIER,
9. ■' JOHN LENTZ.
10. '• J. J. MISENHIMER,
11. _ " ALEX. FOIL,
12. " JONAS COOK.
OFnCERS OF SYNOD,
President — Rev. L. BIKLE, D. D., Concord, K C Rec. Secretary— Rev. J. S. HEILJG, Concord, N. C. Cor. Secretart— Rev. W. H. CONE, China Grove, N. C. Treasurer— Rev. SAAJ'L. ROTHROCK, Gold Hill. N. C.
Time and Place of next Annual Meeting.
The 77th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, will be held in Holt Trinity Church, Mt. Pi>ea- ?ANT, Cabarrus County, N. C, commencing- on Wednesday before the first 8nndav in Mav. 1880, at 10 A.M.
MINUTES
OF THE
^EVENTY-^EYENTH ^^NNUAL TWEETING
OF THE
eva:n^gelical lutherai^
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Held in Holy Trinity Church, Mt. Pleasant, N. C. Beginning Wednesday, April 28th, 1880:
TOGETHER WITH THE
CcnTOational Cousffiilloii, Boctriual Basis, aM Synofical ConsWoii.
NEW MARKET, VA. : Henkel & Co., Peintees and Publishers.
Church T
URCH NSTITUTIONS.
Noi;TH Carolin-a College and Mx. Pleasant Female SkMinart, our Church Institutions, located in Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus County, N. C, nine miles from Concord, are in a flourishing condition. Each Institution is managed bj^ able and efficient Professors, who are ready to receive any wlio wish to favor them with their patronage. Any young man or young lady desiring to obtain a thorough education, at more reasonable terms than can be obtained elsewhere, would do well to apply to
Rev. L. a. BIKLE, D. D.,
President of College.
- pboe. lewis H. ROTHROCK,
Principal of Seminary,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
MINUTES
OF THE
jSevenxy-Seventh Annual Meeting
OF THE
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mti i Mimiitif imm §f M,
Held in Holy Trinity Church, IVIt. Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N.C., Beginning Wednesday, April 28th, 1880:
TOGETHER WITH THE
Coiiireptioiial CoiistlMoii Boctriiial Basis, aiii Spillcal Coiistltutloi]
NEW MARKET, VA. : Henkel & Co., Printers and Publishers.
MINUTES.
The Seventy-Seventh Annual Convention of THE Evangelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod, was held in Holy Trinity Church, Mb. Pleasant, Cabarrus County, N. 0., beginning Wednesday, April 28th, 1880.
By request of the President, Kev. C. H. Bernheim preach- ed the opening sermon from 1 Cor. 16 : 13.
Synodical Business.
fx:rst sEssioisr.
April 25th, 1880, 1 P. M. Synod was opened by the President, according to the prescribed order, and the names of Ministers and Lay -dele- gates enrolled.
Ministers.
Names. Post Office.
1 Rev. J. B. Anthony, Troutman, N.
2 " S. RoTHROCK, Gold Hill, •
3 " J. B. Davis, D. D., Mt. Pleasant,
4 " G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,... Wilmington,
5 " J. S. Heilig, Concord,
6 " C. H. Bernheim, Lexington,
7 " W.A.Julian, "
8 " W. H. Cone, China Grove,
9 " L. A. BiKLE, D. D., Mt. Pleasant,
10 " W. Kimball, Gibsonville,
11 " W. R. Ketchie VIocksville,
12 " J. H. Fesperman, Statesville,
13 " R.L.Brown, Rockwell,
14 " E.P.Parker, Brick Church,
15 " H. M. Brown, Salisbury,
16 " P. E. ZiNK, Lexington,
17^'' V. R."STroggEYnTr:.'::r.?:BearFqpT!ijr°'°°^
Entered MinTstry.
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E. A. WiNGARD, Charlotte,
R. W. Petrea, Concord,
W. A. Lutz, Winston.
J. A. Linn, Gold Hill,
W. J. Smith, Salisbury,
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Lay-delegates.
Names. Pastoral Charge.
Mr. Hazelius L. Suther, Rev. J. B. Anthony's.
" MiLAs A. Holshouser, '' S. Rothrock's.
Col. John Shimpooh, " J. B. Davis', D. D.
Mr. H. B. EiLERs, •' G. D. Bernheim's, D. D.
" J. E. Deaton, " J. S. Heilig's.
" Michael SijfK, " C. H. Bernheim's.
" F.M.Thompson, " W.A.Julian's.
" Jacob Misenheimer, " AV. H. Cone's.
" M. L. Blackweldek, " L. A- Bikle's, D. D.
" John V. Waggoner, '' W. Kimball's.
" J. J. Starett, " W. R. Ketchie's.
" D. A. Miller, " R.L.Brown's.
'• W. M. KiME " E.P.Parker's.
" Wm. A. Lentz, " H.M.Brown's.
" Jessie W. Miller, " V. R. Stickley's.
Capt. W. A. Barrier, ' •' E. A. Wingard's.
Mr. Geo. E. Ritchie, " R. AV. Petrea's.
•' H. L. Beckerdite " W. A. Lutz's.
" Jacob Lyerly, " J.A.Linn's.
Col. P. N. Heilig,...: ■• W. J. Smith's.
Mr. Marvel Ritchie, Bear Creek Charge-
Jhe Presideiit now read his Annual Report, which was received and laid on the table for reference to a Committee.
Presidenfs Report.
Dear Brethren: — The goodness and mercy of God have followed us through another Synodical j^ear. His loving care and protection have been continued to us, and by His kindness w^e are permitted to assemble again in .Annual Convention. AVhat cause for devout gratitude to Him who has spared our lives, helped our infirmities, and blessed our labors I With the Psalmist let the utterance of our hearts, as well as our lips, be, ''Bless the Lord, O mj'^ soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name."
To-day we add another page to our ministerial record. Whatever the toils and labors and conflicts we have been called on to pass through the past year, they constitute an important part of our history in the Master's service, and are recorded in the Book of God's remembrance. How faith- fully we have discharged the duties of our high and holy calling, and w^hat results we have achieved by our efforts in the field of fallen, depraved, and spiritually dead humanity, eternity alone will fully record. Let us not forget " whose we are, what we are, and whither we are going," but let us constantly live under a realizing sense of the solemn responsibilities and
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duties growing out of our vocation as "embassadors for Christ," labor honestly and faithfully in winning souls from the service of sin to the service of holiness, and ever keep in mind the day of all days when the thoughts of our minds, the purposes of our hearts, and the works of our hands will be judged by an onmiscient, all-wise, and infinitely just God.
Having convened in the interest of our beloved Zion, we should see to it that all our deliberations and transactions are characterized by harmony and unanimity of senti!r.ent, and that all factious opposition to wise and necessary legislation be banished from our midst. It is important that we be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
The only otticial act of the President was the dismission of Rev. Prof. S. B. Kahn, about the 1st of October, to the South Carolina Synod. Prof. Rabn had contracted to serve in North Carolina College for a term of three years, but receiving a call to Newberry College, he left at the expiration of the second year of his contract, and is now filling the chair of Ancient Languages in this Institution.
It affords me pleasure to state that five new churches have been dedicated the past year in the bounds of our Synod.
1. Mount Olive Church, in the bounds of Rev. R. W. Petrea's charge, was dedicated to the service of the Triune God on the 1st Sunday of November. The President conducted the dedicatory service according to the form of Book of Worship and Dr. J. B. Davis preached the sermon. The cost of this church, a neat and convenient frame building, by , was $
2. Nazareth Church, in the bounds of the Forsythe Mission, Rev. W. A. Lutz, pastor, was dedicated on the 5th Sunday of November. The dedicatory service was read by the pastor, and the sermon was preached by the President. The cost of this church, a plain and substantial brick building, by , was $
3. Union Church, in the bounds of Rev. R. L. Brown's charge, was dedicated on the 1st Sunday of December. The pastor conducted the ded- icatory service, and the President preached the sermon. The cost of this church, a commodious brick building, by , was !ti'?600.
4. Centre Grove Church, in the bounds of the Chapel charge, Rev. W. H. Cone, pastor, was dedicated on the 1st Sunday of April. The dedicatory service was read by the pastor, and the sermon was preached by Rev. V. R. Stickley. The cost of this church, a creditable frame building, by , was |1300.
5. Macedonia Church, at Company Shops, was dedicated on the 4th Sunday of April. The pastor. Rev. W. Kimball, conducted tbe dedicatory service, and Dr. G. D. Bernheim preached the sermon. The cost of the church, a frame building, by , was $=1125.
Vacancies. — 1. The Enochville charge is still without a pastor. Rev. J. S. Heilig has been employed as temporary supply by the Enoch congre- gation, but it is an arrangement detrimental to the interests of the other
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congregation of the charge. Synod should insist on the election of a pastor at an earl}- daj'.
3. The Bear Creek charge as constituted at last Sjmod is vacant. Rev. J. H. Fesperman was called to this field, but on account of failing health he has been compelled to relinquish the active duties of the ministry.
In conclusion, may the Great Head of the church smile on us and on our work : may He bless our deliberations and transactions to the advance- ment of His cause.
L. A. BIKLE, President.
S'ynod next [)roceeded to the election of Officers for the eusuing year, which resulted as follows:
Kev. S. RoTHROCK, President.
" J. A. Linn, Rec. Secretary.
" W. J. Smith, Cor. Secretary.
Col. P. N. Heilig, Treasurer.
Oq motion, Kev. J. C. Moser was received as correspond- ing delegate from the Tennessee Synod and Maj. L. G, Heilig, President of the Board of Directors of Female Seminary, as an advisory member.
As an act of courteous recognition, an invitation was extended to Rev. Mr. Rush, of the M. E. Church, to a seat among us.
The regular order of business was, by resolution, now suspended for hearing the reports of the Pi^esidents of College and Seminary Boards.
These reports, having been read, were received, to be referred to the proper committee.
Synod took a recess of half an hour.
The brethren having reassembled, the President an- nounced the following
Standing Committees :
1. Presiclenfs Report.— Jiev. W. A. Julian, Rev H. M. Brown and Mr. Wm. A. Leutz.
2. State of the Church. — Rev. C. H Bernheim, Rev. R. W. Petrea and Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq.
3. Church Institutions. — Rev. W. J. Smith, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. U. and Mr. F. M. Thompson.
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4. Missions. — Rev. W. Kimball, Rev. W. R. Ketchie and Mr. Jacob Lyerly.
o. Unfinished Business. — Rev. R. L. Browu, Rev. J. S Heilig and Mr. J. E. Deatoo.
6. Proceedings of Conference. — Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. J. B. Anthony and Mr. Milas A. Kolshouser.
7. Petitions. — iiiiv. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. and Mr. D. A. Miller.
8. Vacancies. — Hev. V. R. Stick ley, Rev. "W. H. Cone and Mr. Jacob Misenheiuier.
9. Finance— Mi\ H. B. Eilers, Mr. Jesse W. Miller and Col. John Shimpoch.
Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Sermon at 7^- o'clock, P. M , by Rev. H. M. Brown.
SECOISTID SESSIOHNT.
April '2i)th, 9 A. M. Prayer by Secretary.
The Treasurer of Synod read his report, which was accepted and referred to Committee on Finance.
Treasurers Report. Sam'l Rotheock, Treasurer,
In account with
Evan. Luth. Synod of Noeth Carolina. The Treasurer char2;es himself as follows : 1879. ^ De.
May 2, To balance in Treasury as per report to Synod $ 35 32
" 2, " Contributions for Synodical purposes 413 40
" 3, " Note on Rev. W. A. Lutz 25 00
Total !!;473 72
The Treasurer claims allowance as follows :
1879. Cr.
May 2, By cash paid Rev. G. D. Bernheim as per receipt i 6 39
" 2, " " " " error 150
" 3, By appropriation paid Rev. E. A. Wingard 150 00
" 3, By cash and note paid Rev. W- A. Lutz 150 00
June 16, By printing and mailing Minutes paid J. J. Bruner 59 86
Oct. 14, By appropriation to Mission at Company Shops 100 00
1880.
April 28, By balance in Treasury 5 97
Total ' $473 72
Respectfully submitted, April 28, 1880. SAM'L ROTHROCK, Treas.
8 MINUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Samuel Rotiikook,
Synodical TreaHurer of North Carolina College
In Account with Synod. The Treasurer charges hhiiself as follows : 1879.
May 2, To contributions at Synod in 1879, $73 70
•' 3, To cash paid h\ Alexander Misenheimer, 50
" 3, " " "" Elizabetli Ridenhour, 25
Total 174 45
Tlie Treasurer claims allowance as follows : 1879.
April 29, By casli paid Jonas Cook, Treas. N. C- College ...#22 50 May 13, " " " " '• ... 51 20 1880. April 28, By balance on hand 75
Total 17445
Respectfully submitted,
SAM'L ROTHROCK, Treas.
Rev. T. Moser, ofthe Tennessee Synod, and Mr. Mathias Miller, from Reformation foiigregation, being present, vvere» on motion, received as advisory members.
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At 11 o'clock, A. M., Rev. R. L. Brown preached from 1 Thess. 2, 4.
April 29th, 1^ P. M.
Rev. J. F. Probst, corresponding delegate from the S. C. Synod, having appeared and presented his credentials, was, on motion, received. In a few apt and well chosen words, he conveyed the fraternal greetings of that body.
The Report of Committee on Proceedings of Confer- ence was read and received, to be considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 6.
Your committee on Conferential proceedings would submit the following :
The Eastern Conference held three meetings during the past Synodical year. The members are zealously and actively engaged in their Master's work, in saving souls, and instructing their people in the sound and saving doc- trines, and pure cultus of our church, by bringing them before Conference in Theses and Essays, prepared by both ministers and laymen, and presented for discussion. This Conference is endeavoring to cultivate punctuality in attending its sessions, in all of its members, and have succeeded remarkably well, as there appear to have been but few absentees.
Four items claim the attention of Synod.
1. They ask Synod to decide what shall be done in the case of Rev. W. J. Smith, who has absented himself from the meetings of Conference since his connection with Synod.
2. They recommend Synod to give optional attendance upon the sessions of Conference to all ministers not actively engaged in the work of the ministry.
3. They ask Synod to examine James Koons (Col.) and if found qualified, to ordain him, and sustain him in Missionary operations among the colored people within our bounds, or at least devise some plan by which the colored people may have preaching.
From the Minutes of the Western Conference we gather that it held two meetings during the past synodical year, and, while they were poorly attended by the members of this conference, there seems to have been a great effort made, by those present, to make the sessions interesting. Nothing was done claiming the action of Synod. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. B. ANTHONY,
MILAS A. HOLSHOUSER.
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Item 1. Resolved, That Rev. Smith be heard on the subject of his non- attendance upon the meetings of Conference.
Item adopted and the tbllowiug resoliitiou passed:
Eesolved, Tliat it is tlie opinion of this Synod, that eacli minister is in duty bound, by its Constitution, to attend tlie sessions of tlie respective Conferences to which they belong.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted and referred to the Miiiisterium.
Keport adopted.
Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to rearrange the Couferential districts.
Committee : Revs. L. A. Bikle, D. D., V. R. Stickley and W. A. Julian.
Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow, at 8^ A. M.
At 7^ P. M.,Kev. 0. H. Bernheim preached trom Gen. 7:1.
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April 30th, 8^ A. M.
Prayer by Kev. J. F. Probst.
A letter was read from Kev. L. Groh, corresponding delegate from Pennsylvania Ministeriura, expressing the fraternal greetings of that body.
Mr. Henry Kusc, being present from Greensboro, was, by resolution, received as an advisory member of Synod.
The report of Committee on President's report was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 1 .
Your Committee on the President's report, have examined saiu document and find it to be an able and well arranged production. In the former part of the report we are reminded of the goodness and mercy of God as exercised toward us, his care of us, and his protection over us during the past synodical year. Well did the writer say, "What cause for devout gratitude to Him who has spared our lives, helped our infirmities, and blessed our labors." Should we not one and all respond to the sentiment herein expressed by our worthy President? In the latter part of the report, certain vacancies are referred to, which will doubtless be brought to the notice of this Synod by the proper committee. The whole report demon- strates the fact, that the President has been actively and zealously engaged in the discharge of his duty. The committee recommend that the report be incorporated in the Minutes
Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. JULIAN, H. M. BROWN, W. A. LENTZ.
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The report of Committee on Petitious was received aud coDsidered by items.
Report of Committee No. 7.
Your Committee, in wliose bands were placed all petitions and letters for the consideration and action of Synod, would report as follows :
No. 1 is a petition from members of Reformation and Sandy Creek Churches, praying that said churches be constituted a pastorate.
We recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted.
No. 2 is a petition from council and members of Lau's Church, sug- gesting that Richland and Frieden's churclies form a pastorate, and that Lau's, St. Paul's, and Macedonia churches constitute another.
We refer this suggestion to tlie consideration and wisdom of Synod.
No. 3 is a petition from a new organization at Hickory, asking to be received into connection with Synod, and to be placed, for the present, un- der the pastoral care of Rev. V. R. Stickley.
We recommend that the request of the petitionei's be granted.
No. 4 is a petition signed by twenty-one persons living in the neighbor- hood of Wilhelm's graveyard, midway between Lutlieran Chapel and Salem Churches, requesting permission to organize themselves into a congrega- tion under the pastoral direction of Rev. V. R. Stickley.
We recommend that the Synod gi-ant the permission asked.
No. 5 is a petition from members of Centre Grove church, asking to be received by Synod and to be connected with the Chapel pastorate.
We reconnnend that the request of the members of this church be granted. ^
No. 6 is a letter from D. W. Michael asking pecuniary aid of Synod to enable him to complete his theological studies.
We refer this application for aid to the consideration of Synod.
No. 7 is a petition from members of Chapel congregation, requesting Synod to release (^has. A. Rose from the payment of the sixteen dollars, paid by the congregation to Synod for him two years ago, to assist him in prosecuting his studies in North Carolina College.
We refer this matter to the consideration of Synod.
No. 8 are petitions from Sandj' Creek, Macedonia, and Union Churches asking Synod for its next meeting.
We refer the request of these churches to the consideration of Synod^ wlien tixing the place for holding the next meeting.
No. 9 is an invitation extended by Rev. W. C. Shaeffer to the mem- bers of Synod and their families to attend the approaching meeting of Southern General Synod, to be held in Richmond, Va.
We recommend that this invitation be accepted by as many members of Synod and tlieir families as can spare the time and money for the trip- No. 10 is a letter from Rev. J. H. Fespennan asking to be excused
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from attendance on the sessions of this meeting of Synod on account of se- vere affliction.
We recommend that he be excused. .. ;
Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BIKLE, J. B. DAVIS, D. A. MILLER. Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Resolved, That Synod defer action on this subject till the next meeting of this body, and that, for the present year, Richland- Church be placed under the pastoral care of Rev. W. A. Lutz. '
Items 3, 4, aud 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Resolved, That the Secretary inform Bro. Michael, that S3mod cannot, at present, entertain his request.
Item 7. Resolved, That Mr. Charles A. Rose receive a credit of $16.00 on the note held by 'Synod against him.
Items 8, 9, aud 10. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Resolved, That those congregations, that have brought up to Synod their full assessments for College, be relieved from contributing further to the present College debt.
Sermon at 11, A. M. by Eev. W. Kimball, from John 3 5, Acts 3, 19, aud James 1, 27.
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April SOth, 1^ P. M. The Report of Committee on State of the Church was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 2.
Your committee on the state of the Church are encouraged from the various reports of the pastors, to report life and progress in the great work of the Master. Several new houses of worship have been built and dedicated to the worship of the triune God, and also new parsonages erected. The Sunday School Life and Work is carried on in nearly all of our congrega- tions, and the true Lutheran usage of catechization' of our youths is practiced and observed by nearly all of the pastors. The spirit and grace of liberality is being largelj^ cultivated and in some of the congregations they have the praise of " Well done." Much more can yet be done and we hope, as the cry is made, " the harvest is ready" and the laborers are wanted, that the churches of the North Carolina Synod will, come up to the full measure of their dut}', and sustain well the missionary efforts of the Synod. In doctrine and usage our people are becoming t^-uly Lutherari, of
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which we greatly rejoice. May the great head of the Church still continue to bless our labors, and make the North Carolina Synod the * ' city set on a hill." that all far and near may see her in the beauty of a full developed Christian life. Respectfully submitted,
C. H. BERNHEBI, R. W. PETREA, GEO. E. RITCHIE.
The Report of Corresponding Secretary was read and adopted.
Report of Corresponding Secretary.
The Minutes of South Carolina and Tennessee Synods have been re- ceived and perused. The proceedings of these Synods show that the brethren are actively engaged in the Master's work. The attendance on this meeting of the corresponding delegates of those bodies indicate their fraternal feeling towards our Synod. We find nothing in these Minutes claiming special attention. Respectfully submitted,
W. H. CONE.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod, that the membership of Christ's Church should move to a more suitable location and build them- selves a new church.
The Report of Committee ou Congregational Constitu- tion was now read. The Report was aolopted and ordered to be appended to the Minutes.
Resolved, That this Synod approve of the efforts of Bro. Cone to estab- lish a congregation between Oak Grove and Corriher's School-house.
Resolved, That the Constitution of Synod be printed with Minutes.
Resolved, That there be added to the list of Standing Committees an- other one, to be known as the Committee on Pastoral Districts.
At 7 J P. M., Rev. J. F. Probst preached from Rom. 10, 16. At the same time, in College Chapel, Rev. D. J. Koontz, col., preached from John 3, 14-15.
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May ls<, 8 A. M. Prayer by Rev. E. P. Parker.
The Report of Committee ou Church Institutions was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 3.
Your Committee have examined the annual reports of our Church Insti- tutions— North Carolina College andMt. Pleasant Female Seminary — which reports were read before the Synod by the President of their respective
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Boards. The College under the present management is in successful ope- ration, and the College property and grounds are in a tolerable condition. The report states that there seems to be some indifference manifested on the part of the church with reference to the liquidation of the debt under the plan proposed and approved by Synod ; and that as there may be some cause or causes for their spirit of indifference, it calls upon this body to enquire into the matter, and if such cause or causes exist, to remove them. We therefore recommend that Synod carefully investigate this matter, and see if there be any real ground for this state of indifference. We think that the reputation of the instructors, and the business qualifications of the Board of Trustees require and demand this investigation ; as well as the prosperity of the College, for without the sympathy, co-operation and patronage of the people the College must die, and the property be lost to the Church. The Female Seminary under the management of Prof. Lewis H. Rothrock, is in a prosperous condition, and has been well attended during the present year.
We commend both of these Institutions to the confidence of the peo- ple, and trust that, realizing a deep need for a higher education of their sons and daughters, they will give them their united support and increased patronage. Respectfully submitted,
W. J. SMITH, G. D. BERNHEIM, F. M. THOMPSON. The Eeport of Committee ou Unfinished Business was read and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 5.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business, finding nothing of that kind but what has been brought to the consideration of this body, and have nothing to report, and, therefore, report nothing. Respectfully submitted,
R. L. BROWN, J. S. HEILIG, J. E. DEATON.
The Eeport of Committee on Missions was read and laid on the table till after the Report of Committee on Finance.
Report of Committee No. 4.
Your Committee on Missions respectfully submit the following : Eleven mission points within the bounds of our Synod have been brought to knowledge of your committee:
Raleigh, Goldsboro and Pender county, Garves', 4 miles West of
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Greensboro, Greensboro and a point on Haw river, called Wadlington's Mill ; Swepsonville, 6 miles from Company Sliops ; Albemarle, in Stanley County ; Statesville in Iredell County ; Wilks and Surry counties.
These points have already been opened to our Synod and are inviting us to preach to them. Your committee recommend these points to the consideration and attention of S3aiod.
Respectful!}'- submitted,
W. KIMBALL, W. R. KETCHIE, JACOB LYERLY.
The Report of Committee ou Vacancies was read and received to be cousidered by IteiDs.
Report of Committee No. 8.
Your committee has had its attention directed to Enochville and Bethel Pastorates. Of the fii-st there seems to be a hinderance in securing a regu- lar Pastor, by the negligence in settling witli their former Pastor. Your committee refer it to the action of Synod.
As to the second, it is the opinion of tlie committee that, the Confer- ence vpithin whose bounds it is, can best supplj"- it. Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY,
W. H. CONE,
JACOB MISENHEIMER.
Item 1. Eesohed, That the ofHcers of Synod constitute a committee to endeavor to adjust matters in the Enochville charge.
Item 2. Laid over till after Report of Committee on Finance.
Resolved, That Dr. Bernheim be reimbursed to the amount of $9.65 traveling expenses to Company Sliops.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman now appeared and took his seat as a member of Synod.
An electiou for Delegates to other Ecclesiastical bodies resulted as follows:
To Tennessee Synod.^Rew V. R. Stickley, principal, and Rev. 0 H. iBeruheim, alternate.
To South Carolina Synod.— B,ev. W J. Smith, principal^ and Rev, W. H. Cone, alternate.
To Pennsylvania Ministerium. — Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D.y principal, and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., alternate.
To Virginia Synod. — Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., principal^ and Rev. W. Kimball, alternate.
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To S. W. Virginia Synod. — Rev. W. A. Lutz, principal, and Kev. J. A. Linn, alternate.
Resolved, That Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1881, be the time, and Sandy Creek Church, Davidson county. North Carolina, be the place for the next meeting of Synod.
At 11 A. M., Rev. G J3. Bernheim, D. U., preached an ordination sermon, after which D. J. Koontz, col., was sol- emnly ordained, by the officers of Synod, to mission work among his own race.
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May 1st, 2 P. M.
Resolved, That 1500 copies of the Minutes be printed.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are hereby tendered to the members of Holy Trinity Church, and the citizens of Mt. Pleasant, for the kind and hospitable manner in which the members of this body have been entertained during our stay in their midst and that the President announce tlie same on to-morrow.
Resolved, That this Synod approve of the efforts of Bro. Petrea to es- tablish a congregation at the Rimer School-house.
The Report of Committee on Finance was read and ado|)ted.
Report of Committee No. 9.
Your Committee on Finance report that they have examined the
Treasurer's Report and found it correct. They also report the following
contributions for Synodical purposes.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim's Charge :
St. Paul's Church assessed $50.00 paid .f 50. 00
Rev. R. W. Petkea's Charge :
St. John's Church assessed '. 40.00 " 40.00
Mt. Olive Church assessed 6.00* " 6.00
Rev. W. a. Julian's Charge : Sandy Creek Church assessed 15.00 " 15.00
Rev. W. H. Cone's Charge :
Lutheran Chapel Church assessed 35.00 '' 14.10
St. Paul's Church assessed 15.00 " 6.45
Centre Grove Church assessed. " 5.00
Rev. E. p. Parker's Charge :
Lau's Church assessed 10.00 " 5.10
Richland Church assessed 3.00 " 3.05
Coble's Church assessed 3.00
* 11.00 paid since Synod.
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Rev. V. R. Stickley's Chahge :
Salem Church assessed 15.00 paid 15.00
St. Luke's Church assessed 10.00 " 10.00
Hickory Church " 3.00
Rev. R. L. Browm's Ch.\rgk :
Union Chm-ch assessed 20.00 " 10.00
Christiana Cliurch assessed 7.00 " 5.03
Rev. W. a. Ltttz's Cnx\.RGE :
Bethany Cliurch assessed 6.00 " .75
Shilo Church assessed 4.00 " 4.00
Hopewell Church assessed 3.00 " 3.00
Nazareth Chiu-ch assessed 6.00 " 6.30
Rev. J. A. Lixx's Charge :
St. Peter's Church assessed 10.00 " 10.00
St. Matthew's Church assessed 10.00 " 4.53
Luther's Church assessed 6.00 " 3.17
Rev. W. J. Smith's Charge :
St. John's Church assessed 35.00 " 35.00
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge :
Bethel's Chiu-ch assessed 15.00 " 10.61
Christ's Church assessed 5.00 " 1.38
Rev. C. H. Berxheim's Charge :
Pilgrim's Church assessed 10.00 " 10.41
Rev. S. Rothrock's Charge :
Organ Chiu-ch assessed 35.00 " 16.36
Ebenezer Church assessed 15.00 " 15.15
Rev. ^Y. Kimball's Charge :
Frieden's Church assessed 20.00 "' 18.55
St. Paul's Church assessed 5-00 " 7.17
Macedonia Church assessed 5.00 " 8.12
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity assessed 25 .00 " 18.40
Rev. L. a. Bikle's Charge :
St. James Cluu-ch assessed 35.00 " 30-00
Rev. W. R. Ketghie's Charge :
St. Matthew's Church assessed 3.00 " 3.35
Providence Church assessed 3.00 " 1.50
Rev. J. B. Anthony's Charge :
St. Michael's Church assessed 15.00 " 11.36
St. Paul's Church assessed 6.00 " 3-65
Thj^atira Church assessed 3-00 " 3.35
Rev. E. a. Wingard's Charge :
St. Mark's Church assessed 15.00 " 13.01
Rev. D. J. KooNTz's (col.) Charge assessed " 1.30
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Vacant Churches :
Bethel Church assessed 8.00 paid 2.00
Gold Hill Church assessed 6.00 "
St, Steven's Church assessed 8.00 "
Reformation Church assessed 5.00 " 5.01
St. Enoch's Church assessed 20.00 " 8.53
Trinity Church assessed.* 10.00 "
Mt. Carmel Church assessed 3.00 "
Newton Church assessed 2.00 "
Total assessments, ----- f 546. 00
Total receipts, $420.29
Balance due and unpaid, - - - - $125 71
The following amounts are now in the hands of Treasurer, viz.: To balance on hand as per report, - - - $ 5.97
To amount received for sy nodical purposes - - 420.29
Total amount on hand and received, - $426.26
Your Committee have paid over the above contributions to the Treasurer, and have taken his bond for the same with good security.
The followiug contributions for College fund have l)eeQ received and paid over to the Treasurer of iSTortb Uaroliua College :
Rev. W. A. Julian's Charge : Sandy Creek Church '..$ 13.67
Rev. W. H. Cone's Charge ;
Lutheran Chapel Church 30.50
St. Paul's " 17.75
Rev. E. P. Parker's Charge :
Richland's Church 6.00
Lau's " 9-04
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Ti inity 19.06
Rev. S. Rothrock's Charge :
Organ Church 60.46
Ebenezer Church 13.50
Rev. W- A. LuTz's Charge :
Hopewell Church 4.20
Shilo " 75
Nazareth " 1.75
Bethany " 1.27
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Kev. V. R. Sticklet's Charge :
Salem Church 36-00
St. Luke's Church 12.90
Rev. J. A. Linn's Charge :
St. Peter's Church 35.00
Luther's " 19.80
St. Matthew's " 12.20
Rev. W. R. Ketchie's Charge :
St. Matthew's Church paid 5.00
Providence '' 5.00
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge :
Bethel Church paid 30.00
Christ's " •' 3.37
Rev. W. J. Smith'8 Charge :
St. John's Church paid 4500
Rev. G. D. Bernheim's Charge :
St. Paul's Church paid 75.30
Rev. W. Kimball's Ch.arge :
Frieden's Church paid 8.72
St. Paul's '• " 3.97
Macedonia " " -50
Rev. C H. Bernheim's Charge : Pilgrim's Church paid 1.87
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge :
Union Church paid, 5.44
Christiana " " 1.31
Rev. R. W. Petrea's Charge :
St. John's Church paid 151.00*
Mt. Olive " " 4.40
Rev. L. A. Bikle's Charge :
St. Jame's Church paid .' 56.93
Total paid on 30 cents per member ,
To balance on hand as per report .75
Total 1691.41
Your committee have paid to the Treasurer of the North Carolina College, the sum of $591.41, and taken a receipt for the same. Respectfully submitted,
F. B. FILERS, JESSE W. MILLER, JOHN SHIMPOCH.
* #100.00 paid since Synod.
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Resolved, That Frieden's Church be assessed $30.00; Whilhehn's School-house, $10.00; Hickory, $10.00; and Center Grove, $10.00.
Resolved, That the assessments of last year be increased 20 per cent.
Resolved, That provided Bro. Kimball will take charge of the Bethel pastorate, $100.00 be added to $400.00 raised by the congregation, as Mis- sionary money.
The Committee on arrangement ol' ("onf'ereutial dis- tricts offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That Rev. W. J. Smith be transferred to the Western, and Rev. W. R. Ketchie to the Eastern Conference.
Report of Committee Ko. 8 was now adopted.
Resolved, That the traveling expenses of Rev. W. A. Lutz, in serving Richland Church, be paid.
Resolved, That Bethany and Pilgrim constitute a pastorate.
Resolved, That a committee of four— three ministers and one layman — be appointed to superintend the colored Mission work within the bounds of this Synod.
Committee : Revs. W. A. Julian, C. H. Bernheim, W. J. Smith, and Mr. Henry Sink.
Resolved, That the Rev. D. J. Koontz, col., the first ordained colored Lutheran minister in N. C, is hereby recognized as a missionary among the colored people of N. C, and that he be sustained by this Synod. *
W?iereas this body did, in former session, grant a petition from Holy Trinity church, Mt. Pleasant, praying a separation from St. John's church with a view to getting preaching from the Faculty of N. C. College, there- by supplementing the salary of the professor ; and
Whereas, it is not fully understood whether said congregation is de- pendent upon such an arrangement still — therefore be it
Resolved, That said congregation is free from all special connection with N, C. College and that, so much of the former actions of this body, as con- flicts herewith, is hereby rescinded.
Resolved, That the mission point, four miles West of Greensboro, be placed under the pastoral care of Rev. E. P. Parker, and that $50.00 be paid him for missionary services at this point, during the ensuing year.
Eeport of Committee Ko. 4 was now adopted.
Resolved, That Rev. V. R. Stickley look after our interests in Wilkes, and Rev. W. A. Lutz those in Surry County.
The following were elected to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors of N. C. College:
Eev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Kev. J. C. Moser, Kev. J. A. Linn, Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq., and Mr. Jesse W. Miller.
Resolved, That Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle be sent by this Synod, as a com- missioner, to the Evangelical Lvitheran General Synod in North America,
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at its approaching meeting to be lield in Richjiond, Ya., to enquire into the doctrinal position of that body, witli a view to an organic union with it. Resolved, That tliose congregations, which Iiave not brought up their full assessments to lollege, be kindly and earnestlj^ requested to secure their assessments and forward the amounts to the Treasurer of the College fund.
There beiug no further business and the Minutes having beeu read and conliraie.!, Synod adjourned to meet at time and place fixed upon. The President closed Synod accor- ding to [)rescril)e(l order in Book of Worship.
J. A. LINN, Secretary.
Lord's-day Services.
At 11 o'clock, A. M,, Hev. W. J. Smith preached in the Lutheran church from 2 Tim. 2, 1, and Rev. V. R. Stickley in the Methodist church from John 1, 39.
After the sermons, many of the vast congregations at each of these places united at the Lutheran church in the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
At night services were again held in both churches, Rev. Dr. Bikle preaching in the Lutheran and Rev. W. A. Julian in the Methodist church.
May the Lord bless all these services to his own glor3' and the salvation of souls.
Ministerial Business.
FIPIST SESSIOlSr.
April 29th, 4 P. M.
The Ministei'ium was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Bernheim.
D. J. Kooutz, col., having appeared as an applicant for ordination, a colloquium was had.
Resolved, That a committee of three he appointed to examine tlie can- didate witli a view to his ordination.
Committee: Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., W. A. Lutz, and V. a. Stick ley.
Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 11 A. M. Benediction by the President.
SECOHSTXD SESSIOHSr.
April 30th, 11 A. M. D. J. Kooutz, col., was called in and examined by the committee.
Resolved, Tliat his examination be sustained.
Resolved, That he be ordained to-morrow in the church by the officers of Synod.
Resolved, Tliat lie labor exchisively among the colored people and that the President so state before his ordination.
Ministerium adjourned subject to the call of the President.
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May 1st, 9 P. M. Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
Resolved, That the name of Michael Coble, col., be dropped. Resolved, That Nathan Clapp, col. , and Samuel Holt, col. , be put un- der the care of our pastors nearest them.
The Minutes having been read and confirmed, the Min- isterium adjourned with benediction by the President.
J. A. LINN, Secretary.
^TANDiNG Resolutions.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by assessment.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter VI, Section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church, to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no Minister in connection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satis- factorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recogni:ion of the presence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the min- utes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of this Body.
6. Resolved, That we recommend each Pastor, in performing the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, to give certificates of the same.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION
FOE THE USE OF
OOlieBEeATIOIfS IH THE B. 0» STIf ©D.
ARTICLE I.
NAME AlSro OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION.
Section 1. The name of this congregation shall be
Sect. 2. The officers of this congregation are : a. four Trustees ; h. four Elders ; c. four Deacons, which constitute the Church Council.*
Sect. 3. The pastor is ex officio President of the Church Council.
Sect. 4. The Trustees, Elders, and Deacons remain two years in office.
Sect. 5. The Church Council elects out of their midst one Vice-Presi- dent, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Sect. 6. A majority of the members of the Church Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Sect. 7. Every year at the annual congregational meeting, new mem- bers of the Church Council are elected in the place of half of the members longest in office ; namely, two Trustees, two Elders, and two Deacons.
Sect. 8. Members of the Church Council, whose time of office has expired, are immediately re-eligible-
Sect. 9. Whenever a member of the Church Council dies or resigns his office on his own accord, or should be obliged to do so under certain circumstances, it shall be the duty of the congi-egation to fill the vacancy as soon as possible at a meeting specially called for this purpose ; whenever the congregation cannot conveniently do so, the Church Council shall fill the vacancy, to remain filled until the next regular annual meeting of the congregation.
* Note. ^Whenever a congregation is too small to effect a full and complete organization, the number of officers may be reduced to two elders and tvpo deacons, all of whom together may act as trustees.
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ARTICLE II.
THE DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF THE OFFICERS.
ISection 1. It is the duty of the Trustees conscientiously to take charge and protect all the property of the congregation.
Sect. 2. It is the duty of the Elders with the pastor to promote, according to their utmost ability, discipline and order, peace and harmony in the congregation, as well as to assist in carrying into effect all measures of the Church Council and congregation, and in the absence of the pastor conduct divine worship.
Sect. 3. The duty of the Deacons consists in collecting all dues of the church, taking up Sunday's collections, and to hand over all moneys thus collected to the Treasurer, and take his receipt for the same. Besides, to provide the elements for the Lord's Supper, and to take charge of the sacramental vessels.
Sect. 4. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Church Council and the congregation. In case when the congregation is without a pastor, or the pastor be absent, or should decline to act as chairman, then the Vice-President is to take his place. Should the latter be absent, or decline to preside, then the congregation shall elect a President ^ro tempore.
Sect. 5. The Secreiar}^ shall keep a faithful record of all the proceed- ings of the Church Council and congregation, and preserve all the documents of the congregation carefully. He shall, immediately after the opening of each session, read the minutes of the preceding meeting distinctly and audibly, and, after they are confirmed, record them in a book provided for that purpose- Should he be unable or unwilling to attend any meeting, he shall hand the minutes of the preceding meeting to the presiding officer in due time, so that he may appoint a Secretary pro tempore. Whenever the Secretary shall go out of office, he shall hand over to his successor all papers, books, and documents belonging to the congregation, and take his receipt therefor.
Sect. 6. The Treasurer must give such security as determined by the congregation. He receives and administers all funds coming in for the benefit of the congregation, out of which he is to pay all bills that have been approved by the signatures of the Vice-President and Secretary. When the term of his office has expired he shall deliver all moneys and receipts to his successor, and take his receipt for the same-
Sect. 7. The Pastor's duty is to preach twice on Sundays and festival days, whenever this is practicable ; he shall take charge of the Church- Record-Book, and make all entries therein of his ministerial acts. He shall take the oversight of the congregational school, visit the sick, instruct the catechumens, administer the sacraments ; in short, he shall faithfully and conscientiously discharge all the duties of an Evangelical Lutheran minister. He shall be a member of an Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
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this country, so that in case of a neglect of duty on his part, he can be brought to an account for the same.
Sect 8. The annual traveling expenses to Synod of the minister, as well as of all lay delegates whom the congregation sends to Synod, shall be paid out of the congregational treasury.
ARTICLE III.
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION.
Section 1. Whoever has been baptized and confirmed in an Evangel- ical Protestant Church can become a member of this congregation, by sub- scribing its constitution and rules. The same is applicable to ail who have been baptized and confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church, provided they also declare themselves as assenting to the doctrines and usages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Those desiring to connect themselves with this church, who come from a denomination in which confirmation is not practised, must make a public confession of their faith and be confirmed. All confirmed members of the Lutheran Church can become members of this congregation by a letter of honorable dismission from the congregation to which they belong at the time.
Sect. 3. Each member is in duty bound to contribute, according to his utmost ability, to the continued existence of the congregation, the minimum
amount shall be ( ) monthly for male members, and ( )
monthly for female members.
Sect. 3. All members, in good standing, who contribute to the support of the congregation, shall have the privilege of voting, but only male mem- bers are eligible to office in this congregation.
Sect. 4. Whoever voluntarily disconnects himself from this church, in order to become a member of another congregation, or should be expell- ed by the Church Council on account of immoral conduct, forfeits all his rights of membership.
ARTICLE IV.
OF THE property OF THE CONGREGATION.
Section 1. We regard the following as the propertj- of the congrega- tion : the church, with all its books and furniture ; the school, and everj^- thing that belongs to it ; the parsonage, and all other immovable and mova- ble articles that have been procured in the name of the congregation ; as also, all funds in the hands of the Treasurer, and capital invested on the congregation's account.
Sect. 2. All property of the congregation is, and remains forever, in- divisible.
ARTICLE V.
OF THE MEETINGS OF THE CONGREGATION AND CHURCH COUNCIL.
Section 1. The congregational meeting takes place once every year, in the month of ( ) and on such a day as shall be determined by
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the President, or, in case of his absence or refusal by tlic Vice-President. Special meetings shall be called whenever fifteen voting members, specify- ing the object, shall request in writing the Church Council so to do.
Sect. 2. All congregational meetings must be announced publicly in the church on two successive Sundays, specifying the object for which they shall be held. On urgent occasions, such as sudden sickness or death of the minister, or unexpected departure on a journey, or removal of the same, the Vice-President shall then be the temporary chairman of the Church Council, whose duty it shall be to call a meeting of the congrega- tion iuimediately.
Sect. 3. The congregation determines in its meetings the salary of the Pastor, receives the annual report of the Treasurer, and appoints a commit- tee out of its membership to examine the same.
Sect. 4. The Church Council shall assemble itself five times every year, namely : in January, Api'il, July, and October, on such days as shall be determined by the President, or, in case of his absence or refusal, by the
Vice-President. The ( ) meeting of the Church Council is
held as soon as possible, after the regular congregational meeting and in- stallation of the newly elected officers, for the purpose of electing its own officers, viz : Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and of appointing its Standing Committees. Special meetings shall be called whenever three members of the Church Council, specifying the object, shall request in writing the acting chairman so to do.
Sect. 5. For the transaction of such business that cannot be finished at any meeting, the acting chairman may appoint committees, which must report at the next succeeding meeting.
Sect. 6. All meetings of the Chiu-ch C'ouncil and of the congregation shall be opened and closed with prayer.
Sect. 7. The various Standing Committees can hold their meetings at any time, when business to be transacted by them requires their immediate
attention.
ARTICLE VI.
OF ELECTIONS IN GENERAL, AND PAETICULAKLY OF THE ELECTION AND CALL OF A PASTOR.
Section 1. All elections shall be held by ballot.
Sect. 2. A majority of the votes of the members present, and entitled to the privilege of voting, shall be necessary to constitute a valid election.
Sect. 3. At an election for a Pastor, an exception shall so far be made in the above regulation, that also such members, who are unavoidably ab- sent on account of sickness, shall have the right to send in their votes at the appointed time, subscribed by their own hand, inclosed in a sealed en- velope, and directed to the holders of the election. Besides, when such an
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election is held, having been previously announced, and the time being fixed, the election shall be kept open at least two hours.
Sect. 4. The Pastor elected as above, is to receive a written call from the Secretary, in the name and by the authority of the congregation, and is in duty bound, should he accept the call, to signify his acceptance of it in writing.
Sect. 5. The election and call of a Pastor extend to an indefinite period of time. However, if the Pastor wishes to resign his office, he must give the congregation six months' notice through the Church Council. The same time of notice must be observed by the congregation, should it desire to dismiss its Pastor.
Sect. 6. All congregational elections must be published by the Church Council to the congregation at least two weeks before the election ; but where divine services are conducted every Sunday, it will be sufficient to announce such elections previously on two successive Sundays.
Sect. 7. At elections for members of the Church Council, the existing council shall nominate twice as many persons as are to be elected, and the congregation may nominate half as many more, from whom the officers may be chosen.
ARTICLE Vn.
WAYS AND MEANS OF KAISIN6 FUNDS.
Section 1. This department of devising ways and means for raising funds shall be committed to the Trustees, and, as aforesaid, to be collected by the Deacons.
Sect. 2- No member shall be excused from contributing to the support of the church, except such as are in indigent circumstances, of which the Trustees shall be the judge.
Sect. 3. The ways of raising revenue for the support of the church are as follows : a. By pew-rents, if the congregation deems this mode advisable; or b. By voluntary subscription, in the proportion as God has prospered each member ; or c. By just and equitable taxation, each mem- ber having his or her duty pointed out by the Trustees.
Sect. 4. In addition to the above, the envelope system may be intro- duced, which envelopes are to be collected at each divine service. This mode will give strangers also an opportunity to contribute to the support of the church, whenever they worship with us, by casting in their mites into the collection-box.
Sect. 5. All dues to the church-treasury shall be collected quarterly, and all salaries shall be paid quarterly, hence arrangements must be made that the treasurer shall have the necessary funds in hand before the salaries are due.
ARTICLE VIII.
STANDING committees.
Sect. 1. At the regular meeting of the Church Council, held in ( )
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after the newly-elected members of the same have been installed, the Presi- dent shall appoint the following committees, who are required to serve for one year.
Sect. 2. Committee on Documents and Contracts, consisting of two Trustees, who shall take charge of all legal documents, renting of a par- sonage, and renting out of houses belonging to the church.
Sect. 3. Committee on Buildings, consisting of the remaining two Trustees, who shall take charge of all the buildings, &c., belonging to, or rented by, the congregation, and see to it that they are kept in good repair.
Sect. 4. Committee on Music, consisting of three members of the Church Council, who are to see to it that the organ will be played regular- ly, that the corps of choir singers will be kept up, and shall suggest to the Church Council such purchases, alterations, and repairs of importance, as are necessary in the musical department.
Sect. 5. Committee on Schools, consisting of the Pastor and the Eld- ers, who shall have the oversight of all the schools connected with the church.
Sect. 6. Committee on Relief, consisting of the Pastor and two Dea- cons, to whom all applications of indigent communing members for aid must be made, whose duty it shall be to make provision for the speedy re- lief of our worthy poor members. •
Sect. 7. All cases of discipline are committed into the hands of the Pastor and Elders of the church ; and it is left optional with them to de- termine, whether it is prudent to make their decision publicly known or not.
Sect. 8. The Elders shall have the right to employ a suitable sexton according to their best judgment, and shall have the oversight of this de- partment.
Sect. 9. Committee of Ways and Means, consisting of all tlie Trus- tees, whose duty is declared in Article VII., Sect. 1.
Sect. 10. The Deacons may also report quarterly, and shall bring to the notice of the Church Council any delinquency on the part of the mem- bers in the payment of their dues.
Sect. 11. All the transactions of these vax'ious committees must be re- ported at the next regular meeting of the Church Council, and be subject to the ratification or rejection of the same.
ARTICLE IX. okdee of business foe the chuech council.
Sect. 1 . The meeting shall be opened with prayer. Sect. 3. The Secretary shall call the roll and note the absentees. Sect. 3. The minutes of the previous meeting shall then be read and, if found correct, adopted.
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Sect. 4. The Secretary shall read the names of such members as have been added to and taken from the church since the last meeting.
Skct. 5. The various Standing Committees in order shall be called upon to report, and their reports be acted upon.
Sect. 6. All letters, documents, petitions, &c., intended for the Coun- cil shall then be read and acted upon.
Sect. 7. Other business, untinished at the last meeting, shall now be taken up and transacted.
Sect. 8. Resolutions, if any, may then be oflEered for adoption.
Sect. 9. Suggestions of Committees or of members may be proposed as items of business.
Sect. 10. The members of the Church Council may, at the close of their business, converse on the welfare and prosperity of the church.
Sect. 11. At all called or special meetings of the Church Council, the use of this order of business may be omitted, and only such business be transacted as that for wliich the special meeting was called
CONCLUSION.
Sect 1. The Pastor, as well as all members of the congregation, pledge themselves by their own signatm-es conscientiously to observe and sustain all the articles of this constitution.
Sect. 2. The congregation reserves the right, al any of its meetings, to add by-laws to this constitution, or to make amendments to the same, whenever two-thirds of the voting members present shall declare them- selves in favor of such additions or amendments ; on condition, however, that the general church arrangement of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in this country, in reference to its spiritual affairs, remains in full force and virtue.
Sect. 3. Neither shall there ever be any rules or by-laws adopted which shall not be in. strict harmony and conformity with the symbolical books of our Evangelical Lutheran Church, as enumerated and declared at this time in the doctrinal basis of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina. Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM, W. J. SMITH.
THE DOCTRINAL BASTS
OF THE
EYANfiELICAL LUTHERAN STNOD AND INISTEEIUI OF i C.
Whereas, It was an apostolic custom and profitable in the primitive church, to have an occasional meeting of different individual chui'ches, for the purpose of consultation and mutual encouragement in preserving the puritj' of the faith, and promoting the welfare of the chui'ch ; Therefore, we, the Ministers and Lay-Delegates of the Evangelical Lutheran 8ynod of North Carolina, in implicit reliance upon the guidance of the Triune God, using the liberty allowed us by the Holy IScriptures, and keeping in view the just rights of everj'- Christian in matters of faith and practice, as set forth by the Word of God, and by the Confession of our Church, to adopt for ourselves and our successors the following Doctrinal basis and Consti- tution, with the earnest hope and humble prayer that they may be blessed by the great Head of the Church.
Doctrinal Basis.
1. "We believe that the Canonical Books of the Old and New Testa- ment Scriptures are given by inspiration of God and are the perfect and only i-ule of faith and practice."
2. " We believe that the three general creeds, the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian, exhibit the faith of the church universal, in accordance with this rule."
3. We believe that the unaltered Augsburg Confession is, in all its parts, in harmony with the Word of God, and is a correct exhibition of doctrine.
4. i' We believe that the Apology, the Catechisms of Luther, the Smal- cald Articles, and the formula of Concord, are a faithful development and defence of the doctrine of the Word of God, as set forth in the Augsburg Confession.
CONST I TUT TO N
pVANGELICAL LuTHERAN SyNOD OF N. C.
Chapter I.— The Synod.
Sect. 1. This Synod shall be known as The Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministeeittm of North Carolina.
Sect. 2. This Synod shall consist of all the Ministers and of all the Lay- Bel agates, duly authorized to represent the congregations within their re- spective districts.
Sect. 3. It shall be the duty of this Synod to see that the rules of gov- ernment and discipline prescribed in the formula, are observed by all the congregations and ministers within its bounds, to receive appeals from de- cisions of Church Councils and of Conferences, when regularly brought be- fore them, and review and reverse or confirm the decisions to which they refer ; to examine and decide on all charges against ministers, that of he- terodoxy alone excepted ; to form and change Pastoral Districts ; to provide supplies for destitute Congregations ; and to devise and execute suitable measures for the promotion of piety, and the general prosperity of the Church.
Sect. 4. In the investigation of a charge against a minister, the Synod and Ministerium shall have power to cite any Church member within their bounds to appear before them, and to endeavor to obtain other witnesses when the case may require it.
Sect. 5. If any congregation in connection with this Synod, refuse to observe its Constitution, it shall be excluded from connection with said Synod dm-ing the time of its refusal ; nor shall any minister belonging to the Synod take charge of it without special permission of the President.
Sect. 6. Any Congregation, situated within the bounds of this Synod, may become connected with it by acceding to its Constitution, and making some annual contribution towards defraying the expenses of said Synod.
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Sect. 7. At least one meeting of the Synod shall be held every year, at such time and place as may be determined on.
Sect. 8. The President shall call a special meeting of Synod when re- quested so to do by one-third of the Ministers of the Synod, to convene at such time and place as he. or in his absence his substitute, shall appoint ; at least four weeks notice being given of said meeting in some paper of the Church, or by a letter addressed to each member of Synod.
Sect. 9. No Minister shall be permitted to absent himself from the meeting of Synod without a valid excuse, of which the Synod shall be Aie judge.
Sect. 10. All letters and papers intended for the Synod or Ministerium, must be addressed to the President.
Sect. 11. ilinisters in good standing in other Synods, or in sister churches, who may happen to be present, or who appear as delegates from other ecclesiastical bodies, may be received as advisory members, but cannot vote in any decisions of the Synod.
Sect. 12. All the Treasurers of the different funds under the control of this Synod, and the Presidents of the different Boards of our Literary Institutions, may be received as advisory members.
Chapter II — Officers of Synod.
Sect. 1. The officers of the Synod shall be a President, Corresponding and Recording Secretaries and Treasurer, who, except the Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer shall be the officers of the Ministerium.
Sect. 2. All these officers shall be chosen annually by ballot, by a ma- jority of the votes of the Ministers and Lay-Delegates present ; the Presi- dent and Secretaries from among the Ministers, but the Treasurer may be chosen from among the Lay-members of the Church.
the pkesidext.
Sect. 3. The President shall deliver a Synodical discourse at the meet- ing of every Synod, or shall appoint some Minister to perform this duty, and in connection with the pastoi' loci shall appoint the other Ministers who are to preach during the session.
Sect. 4. He shall at the beginning of every Synod, make a written re- port of all the official business transacted and of the letters received by him, since the last meeting, and of all the important events which have oc- curred relating to the Synod, and may recommend for its consideration, such measures as he may deem necessary, or calculated to promote the wel- fare of the Church.
Sect. 5. It is an important part of his duty to give council to every member of the Synod when he deems it expedient, and particularly to ad- monish and advise everj' erring brother. If accusation has been lodged
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against, ail}' member of this body, according to chapter 3d, Hec 5th of the formula, or if he has any reason to believe that any Minister is living in any material violation of the rules of this Constitution, it shall be his duty to call upon the individual to relieve his character from said imputation be- fore the Synod or Ministerium.
Sect. 6. Should the President remove from the limits of the Synod or depart tliis life, then the Secretary shall succeed him, and discharge the duties of the President until the next Synod.
KEOORDING SECRETARY.
Sect. 7. The Recording Secretary shall keep a faithful and accurate record of all the proceedings of the Synod and Ministerium, carefully pre- serve all the papers, the seal of the Synod, &c., subject to its direction, and shall do all tbe official writing of the Synod not otherwise provided for.
Sect. 8. He shall give public notice of the time and place of the Syn- odical meeting at least six weeks before the time appointed.
SkCT. 9. He shall keep a register of the names of all the Ministers, ar- ranged according to their ages in office, and, also, of the congregations, whether vacant or not, connected with the Synod.
Sect. 10. If the accumulation of business should render it necessary, the President may appoint an assistant Secretary, whose office shall expire at the close of the session of the Synod.
Sect. 11. If in the recess of the Synod, the Secretary should remove into the bounds of another Synod, or depart this life, the President shall require the archives, the seal, and all other property of the Synod to be de- livered to him, and shall retain the charge of them until the next session of Synod, when he shall appoint a Secretary j^^ra tern.
Sect. \ 2. Unless the archives are otherwise disposed of by the Synod, they shall be in the charge and custody of the Secretary. Any minister or delegate of a congregation connected with this Synod, shall have free ac- cess to them, l)ut no part of them sliall be allowed to be taken away or destroyed.
ttie corresponding secretary.
Sect. 13. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary to per- form all the public correspondence with other ecclesiastical bodies and with individuals, relative to the general interests of the Church, and particularly of this Synod.
Sect. 14. He shall make a minute of all important matters which may be communicated to him, either by letter or in the Minutes of Lutheran Synods, which he shall present to this Synod at its regular meeting in the form of a report.
the treasurer.
Sect. 1 5. The Treasurer shall take charge of the monies belonging to the Synod, and shall keep them subject to its order. He shall give bond
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and security in such sum as the Synod may direct. He shall keep and pre- sent at each annual meeting a detailed and faithful account of the state of the Treasury.
Sect. 16. An oi'der from the President, attested by the Secretary, on the Treasur}', shall be a sufficient voucher for him to pay any money out of the Treasury.
Sect. 17. Should the Treasurer, during the recess of Synod, remove out of its bounds, or be removed by death, the President shall cause all monies, certificates, bonds, and documents belonging to the Synod, to be delivered into his hands, and shall have the charge of them until the next Sy nodical session.
Chapter III— Members of Synod.
Sect. 1. No Minister shall be permitted to preach or perform any min- isterial act, within the pastorate of another Minister, except by his request or consent, if present ; nor in his absence without the consent of the Church Council.
Sect. 2. In all cases of controversy between two Ministers, or between a Minister and his Congregation or Pastorate, wliich they cannot amicably settle by their own endeavors, by mediation of the President, or the Con- ference to which they belong, the parties, or either of them, may make ap- plication to the Ministerium in Synod convened, and if once so submitted, shall abide by its decisons.
Sect. 8. Any minister in good standing, who removes from the bounds of this Synod, into those of another, shall on application to the President, receive a certificate under his signature of his regular dismission.
Sect. 4. Whenever a Minister moves within the bounds of this Synod, and takes charge of congregations under our care, he shall immediately notify the President of the fact, and he shall likewise connect himself with our Synod at its next session.
Sect. 5. AVhenever a Minister has taken charge of a regular Pastorate, he shall be restricted to the same, and not resign a part without resigoing the whole charge, and no call to a Pastorate shall be considered valid unless it proceeds from the whole charge, embracing a two-third vote of all the constitutional electors in said Pastorate.
Sect. 6. No one or more congregations composing a part of a regular Pastorate, shall at pleasure or through the influence of disaffected party, dismiss their Pastor without the consent of the whole pastorate by obtain- ing a two-third vole of all the electors in said pastorate : nor then, if the salary of said Pastor lias not been paid in full.
Sect. 7. If any congregation in connection with this Synod, shall, without our consent, eaiploy as its Pastor, a Minister who has been expelled from any ecclesiastical body, or who is not acknowledged by this Synod, said congregation shall be excluded froai our connection.
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LAY-DELEGATES.
Sect. 8. It shall be the duty of the council or councils in each Pas- toral district, to elect annually a Lay-Delegate to attend the meeting of Synod ; and the delegate so selected shall receive a certificate signed by the Pastor and countersigned by one or more members of the Church Council ; but if the pastorate be vacant, the certificate shall be signed by members of the Church Council only.
Sect. 9. Each Lay-Delegate entitled to a seat by this Constitution, shall have equal rights with the Ministers in all business belonging to the Synod, viz : he may take part in the debates, offer resolutions, and vote on all Synodical questions.
Chapter IV. — Process Against a Winister.
Sect. 1. Whenever accusation is lodged with the President against a Minister for drunkenness, lewdness, heresy, or any other crime he shall im- mediately direct the accused to suspend all ministerial duties until his case is decided by Synod.
Sect. 2. If such accusation be lodged with the President at an earlier date than four months before the next meeting of Synod, he shall give im- mediate notice to all the members of the Conference District to which the accused belongs, to meet without delay, at a suitable place, and institute a formal investigation of the case, according to the principles of the Formula. The President shall fix the time and place of the meeting, and give at least fifteen days' notice of the same to each Minister in the Conference district, and also to the parties concerned, — or the President may appoint a commit- tee of three Ministers and fix the time and place of their meeting, and give all the notice as above required.
Sect. 3. If a Minister, accused of atrocious crimes, being duly notified, refuses to attend the investigation, he shall immediately be suspended from office.
Sect. 4. If the accused confess, and the matter be base and flagitious, such as are specified in Sec. 1, of this chapter, however penitent he may be, he must be immediately suspended from the exercise of his office : but if the accused deny the charge, and yet on examination of the evidence, is found guilty, the Conference or Committee shall nevertheless proceed to pass sentence on him.
Sect. 5. The highest punishment which can be infiicted by a Confer- ence or Committee appointed as above specified, is suspension from clerical duties, and this sentence is to be reported to the next meeting of the Synod and remains in force till reversed by the Synod or Ministerium.
Sect. 6. Any Minister intending to appeal from the decision of a Conference or Committee, shall give notice of it to his accusers within three weeks after the time when the decision was made, that both parties may be prepared for a new trial.
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Sect. 7. If at any time accusation be lodged witli the President, for a less crime than those above specified in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, he shall take no other steps in the case than to write a letter to the accused and the accusers, exhorting them to mutual forbearance and referring them to the next Synod.
Sect. 8. If accusation against a Minister be made immediately to the Synod, and the Synod believe themselves to be in possession of all the evi- dence necessary to a just decision, the case may be examined immediately and sentence passed. But if the necessary evidence be not before them, and the crime be such as is specified in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, they shall appoint a meeting of a Committee, v^^ho shall proceed as above specified, or refer the matter to the Conference of which the accused is a member, for investigation.
Sect. 9. If a Minister be proved guilty of any of the crimes specified in Sec. 1, of this Chapter, his sentence or suspension shall not be removed until after some time of penitent, humble and edifying conduct ; and he cannot be restored by any other judiciarj^ than the Synod or Ministerium, if his case be one of heresy.
Chapter V.— Missions.
As the Savior left to his followers the command, "Go j^e and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatso- ever I have commanded you. "—Matth. xxviii, 19-20, — the Synod shall regard it as a sacred duty to adopt, from time to time, such measures as they may deem best calculated to plant and sustain churches through the preaching of the Divine Word and the administering of the Sacraments, according to the faith of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as set forth in the doctrinal basis of this body.
Chapter VI. —Conferences.
Sect. 1. The Conferences as arranged by Synod shall hold not less than two meetings in each District during the Synodical year, at which all the Ministers within their respective Districts are required to be present, and these meetings to be continued at least two days, and report the pro- ceedings of said Conference to Synod.
Sect. 2. Each Pastorate in the District shall be represented by a Lay- Delegate, who shall be sent to Conference under the same regulations as to tlie Synod.
Sect. 3. The business to be performed at these meetings is to strive to awaken sinners, to edify believers by close practical preaching ; to become mediator in all cases of controversy between two Ministers, or a Minister and his Congregation or Pastorate, according to Chap. 3, Sec. 2, and to investigate charges, in case of a process against a Minister.
Sect. 4. The state of religion, in the Churches, shall be inquired into.
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and some time be speut by the Conference in conversation on subject relating to pastoral experience.
Sect. 5. Conferences may give their advice on any business of Con- gregations which is referred to them ; but no Conference shall, under any pretext whatever, perform any business connected with the ordination of candidates for the ministry, except by the direction of the Ministerium.
Chapter Vil. — The Ministerium.
Sect. 1. At as early a period as practicable, during the meeting of Synod, the President shall call together the clerical members, who consti- tute the Ministerium, for the purpose of examining Candidates for the Ministry, and of investigating and deciding all charges against a Minister, that may be referred to them.
Sect. 2. When Ministers of other religious denominations, make ap- plication for admission into connection with this Synod, the Ministerium shall be the body to decide on the case.
Sect. 3. No Candidate for the Ministry shall be ordained, and no Minister from another denomination shall be adaiitted as a member of this Synod and Ministerium, unless he receive by ballot a two-third vote of this Ministerium.
Sect. 4. Each session of the Ministerium shall be opened and closed with prayer.
Chapter VIII. — Examination and Ordination of Candidates.
Sect. 1. The examination of Candidates shall be conducted by a Com- mittee of three Ministers appointed for the purpose.
Sect. 2. No Candidate shall be admitted to an examination, who has not an education equal at least to the close of the Sophomore Class studies in a College, and a theological training, to a two years course in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; nor shall any Minister from another denomination be admitted as a member of this Synod, without possessing the same qualifications.
In the case of a person, somewhat advanced in life, with more than ordinary mental endowments and having a peculiar aptitude to teach, the prescribed literary requirements may be dispensed with by a three- fourth vote of the Ministerium.
Sect. 3. The examination shall embrace the following subjects, viz : Personal Piety, and motives for seeking the Holy Office ; Greek and Hebrew Scriptures; Evidences of Christianity; Natural and Revealed Theology; Church History ; Pastoral Theology ; Homiletics ; Church Government.
Sect. 4. Whenever the Ministerium has decided on the ordination of a candidate, the ceremony shall be performed according to the form pre- scribed in the Book of Worship, either by the assembled Ministerium, during the sessions of Synod, or by a Committee appointed for the purpose, at some other time and place.
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Chapter IX— Church Institutions.
Sect. 1. The Institutions of this Synod shall be under the government of Boards of Trustees, who shall meet semi-annually, and as often at inter- mediate times as they may think expedient — said Boards to be subject to the advice and control of this Synod, and to which they shall present a written report at each annual meeting concerning the fiscal state and pros- perity of said Institutions, and such recommendations as may be deemed advisable.
Sect. 2. The Board of North Carolina College shall consist of 18 Trus- tees— 6 of whom shall be Ministers of this Synod, 6 Laymen of the Luther- an Church, and 6 may be selected from other denominations.
The Female Seminary Board shall consist of 12 Trustees — 8 of whom shall be members of the Lutheran Church.
In case this Synod shall establish a Theological Seminary, the Board thereof shall consist of members of the Lutheran Church only.
Sect. 3. The different Boards of Trustees shall be elected by ballot by this Synod, and the term of office shall be three years. The schedule shall be so arranged, that one-third of the entire number shall be elected at every annual meeting of Synod.
CONCLUSION.
This Constitution can be altered or amended at any annual meeting of the Synod, by consent of two-thirds of all the members of Synod.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS. The transactions of Synod shall be conducted as follows :
1. At the time and place appointed for the meeting of Synod, the President shall preach the opening Sermon, or appoint some Minister to perform this duty.
2. At the close of the Synodical Sermon, if a quorum be present, con- sisting of three Ministers and three Lay-Delegates, the Synod shall be opened in the form prescribed in the Book of Worship, by the President, or if he be absent, by the Secretary, and if he be absent also, by one of the elder Ministers.
3. The Secretary shall call the names of all the Ministers belonging to the Synod, and note the absentees.
4. The Lay-Delegates shall exhibit the certificates of their appoint- ment, and their names shall be registered by the Secretary as members of the Synod.
5. The President shall read his report as the last official act of his office.
6. The election of officers for the ensuing year.
7. The admission of Delegates or Ministers from other Ecclesiastical bodies, and reception of advisory members.
8. The presentation of all papers intended for the Synod or Ministerium.
9. The reading of reports on the state of the Church.
10. The Standing Committees shall be as follows :
1. On President's Report.
2. On state of the Church.
3. On Church Institutions and Education.
4. On Missions.
5. On Unfinished Business.
6. On Proceedings of Conferences.
7. On Petitions.
8. On Vacancies. K
9. On Finance. ' 10. On Pastoral Districts.
11. The papers as arranged and numbered by the President shall be referred to the proper Committees, whose reports may be heard and acted on at any time.
13. Parochial reports shall be handed to the Secretary.
13. The reading of the Treasurer's report.
14. Provision shall be made for vacant Congregations.
15. Miscellaneous Business.
16. Election of Delegates to Ecclesiastical bodies and of Trustees of North Carolina College, and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
17. The fixing of the time and place of the next meeting of Synod.
18. Synod shall be closed according to the form in the Book of Worship.
Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BIKLE.
INDEX.
Page, Appointments to fill vacancies in Board of Directors of N. C. College ...21
Constitution of Synod 33
Doctrinal Basis 32
Delegates appointed to Pennsylvania Ministerium 16
Delegates appointed to Tennessee Synod 16
Delegates appointed to Soutli Carolina Synod 16
Delegates appointed to Virginia Synod ....'.. 16
Delegates appointed to South AVest Virginia Synod 17
Lay-Delegates , 4
Lord's-day Services 22
Ministerial Business 23
Names of Ministers Enrolled 3
Next Annual Meeting of Synod 17
Officers of Synod Elect 6
Proposed Constitution for Congregations in N. C. Synod 25
President's Report 4
Parochial Reports 9
Report of Corresponding Secretary 14
Report of C'ommittee on Church Institutions 14
Report of Committee on Untinished Business 15
Report of Committee on Missions .... 15
Report of Committee on Proceedings of Conference 10
Report of Committee on Petitions .. 12
Report of Committee on State of the Church 13
Report of Committee on Vacancies 16
Report of Committee on Finance 17
Standing Committees 6
Standing Resolutions 24
Treasurer's Report ....... 7
Vote of Thanks for Hospitality to Synod 17
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Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting.
Tlie 78th Annual Meeting of the Evangehcal Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, will be held in Sandy Creek Church, Davidson County, N. C, be- ginning on Wednesday before the First Sunday in May, 1881, at 10 A. M.
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Seventy-Eighth Annual Meeting
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN '
. SYNOa OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN Sandy Creek Church, Tyro, Davidson County, N. C,
Be ffinning Wednesday, April 27, 1881.
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Pkof. lewis H. ROTHROCK,
Principal of Seminary.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
1. Rev. S. S. ROTHROCK,
2. " S. T. HALLMAN,
3. " W. H. CONE,
4. " L. A. BIKLE, D. D.,
5. " G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.,
6. " WHITSON KIMBALL,
7. "J. A. LINN,
8. " R. W. PETREA,
9. Col. JOHN SHIMPOCH,
10. Maj. L. G. HEILIG,
11. Mr. ALEX. FOIL,
13. " GEO. E RITCHIE,
13. " H. C. MoALISTER,
14. " V,. T. BERNHARDT,
15. " D. R. HOOVER,
16. " DAN'L BARRIER,
17. " S. R. HEARNE,
18. " JESSE W. MILLER.
TRUSTEES OF MOUNT PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
1. Rev. W. a. JULIAN,
2. " W. H. CONE,
3. " W. A. LUTZ,
4. " L. A. BIKLE, D. D.,
5. " VASTINE STICKLEY,
6. Maj. L. G. HEILIG,
7. Dr. J. L. HENDERSON,
8. Mr. DAN'L BARRIER,
9. " JOHNLENTZ,
10. " J. J. MI8ENHIMER,
11. " ALEX. FOIL,
12. " JONAS COOK.
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HELD IN
Sandy Creek Church, Tyro, Davidson County, N. C,
Beginning Wednesday, April 27, 1881.
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The Seventy-Eighth Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod was held in Sandy Creek Church, Tyro, Davidson County, N. C., beginning Wednesday, April 27th, 1881.
The opening sermon, at the request of the President, was preached by Eev. J. A. Linn, Secretary, from John 21, 17.
Synodica! Business.
FIPtST SESSI01>T.
Wednesday, 2 P. M., April 27, 1881. The Synod was formally opened by the President, Rev. Samuel Rothrock, according to the prescribed form, and the names of Ministers and Lay-Delegates enrolled.
Names.
IVIInisters.
Post Offices.
1 Rev. J. B. Anthony, Troiituian, N. C
2 " S. RoTHEocK, Gold Hill, " ,
3 " J. B. Davis, D. D., Mt. Pleasant, N.
4 " G. D. Beenheim, D. D.,... Wilmington,
5 " J. S. Heilig, Concord,
6 " W. A. Julian, Lexington,
7 " W. H. Cone, China Grove,
8 " L. A. BiKLK, D. D., Mt. Pleasant,
9 " W. Kimball, Mt. Pleasant,
10 " W. R. Ketciiii?, Mocksville,
11 " J. H. Fespkeman, Statesville,
12 " R. L. Beown, Rockwell,
13 " S. T. Hallman, Concord,
14 " E. P. Paekee, Brick Church,
15 " H. M. Bkown, Salisbury,
16 " P. E. ZiNK, Linwood,
17 " V. R. Stickley, Bear Poplar,
18 '• E. A. WiNGAED, Charlotte,
19 " R. W. Peteea, Concord.
20 " W. A. Lutz, Enochville,
21 " J.A.Linn, Hickory,
22 " W. J. Smith, Salisbury,
23 " B.T.Brown, China Grove,
24 " D. J. Koontz, col Lexington,
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Lay-Delegates.
Names. Pastoral Chakge.
De. p. a. Sifford Rev. Samuel Rotbrock's.
Mr. L. W. Barrier •' Dr. J. B. Davis'.
" H. C. Prempert " Dr. G. D. Bernheim's.
" H. H. Swicegood " W. A. Julian's.
" Marvel Ritchie " W. Kimball's.
" John C. LiSGLE " R.L.Brown's.
" Ajstdrew Shuping " H.M.Brown's.
Capt. J. A. Fisher " V. R. Stickley's.
Mr. C. H. Duls " E. A. Wingard's.
" Wm. Propst " S. T. Hallman's.
" C. D. Bareixgee " R. W. Petrea's.
" J. S. Propst " J.A.Linn's.
" P. A. Coerell '• W. A. Lutz's.
Col. P. X. Heilig " W.J.Smith's.
Mr. Joseph Chambers " B. S. Brown's.
" V. L Beck Forsyth Mission.
" Adam Hedrick Pilgrim's Church.
The President read his Auuiial Report, which was re- ceived and laid upon the table for reference to a committee.
President's Report.
Dear Brethren : — We are again assembled in Synodical convention. Our grateful acknowledgements are due to Almighty God for his preserving care over us and for the manifold favors conferred upon us. Having as- sembled as ministers and delegates to transact business in relation to the advancement of the Redeemer's cause, and promotive of the prosperity of our beloved Zion, we should devoutly invoke the enlightening influences of the Spirit to direct us in all our deliberations, and render them productive of holiness, and the present and future happiness of the souls intrusted to our care.
In compliance with constitutional requirement, I will present a report of mj' official transactions and letteis received during the past year.
On the 29th of May, 1880, Rev. S. T. Hallmau handed me a letter of honorable dismission from the Ev. Luth. Synod of S. C, with a view of connecting himself with the Synod of Js. C. On the following day, (Sun- day) he was regularly installed as pastor of St. James' Church, in Concord,
N.'c.
On the oth of June, 1880, I received a letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, stating that the Guilford charge might be considered as vacant, he having resigned some months before, but expressed a willingness to preach as a supply during the summer, until other arrangements could be made.
June Oth, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. W. A. Lutz, making
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sundry kind suggestions in relation to tlie Alamance and Guilford cliarges, which were duly appreciated and kindly considered. He also stated, that he had been chosen as pastor of the Alamance charge, but could not ac- cept for sundry reasons satisfactory to himself.
On the 11th of June, 1880, I received official notice from Rev. W. Kimball that he had resigned the Alamance charge, and accepted a call to the Gold Hill pastorate. He also stated that arrangements were being made to call a minister to the charge which he had vacated.
In compliance with a resolution of Synod, I went to Enochville, and on the 2d of July, 1880. had an interview with representatives from St. Enoch's and Trinity Churches with a view of removing hindrances in se- curing a regular pastor. After some time spent in mutual consultation, they were advised to call a regular pastor.
A letter was received from Rev. W. A. Lutz, bearing date July 14th, 1880, requesting an order on the Treasurer of Synod for fifteen dollars, as part of his traveling expenses to Richland church. The order was issued in due form by the officers of Synod.
August 2nd, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. W. A. Julian, chairman of the committee "to superintend the colored mission worii within the bounds of this Synod," asking for information in relation to the sustainment of Rev. J. D. Koonts, col., as missionary among the colored people of N. C. The officers of Synod believing the resolution of Synod to mean, that Rev. J. D. Koonts, col., should receive pecuniar}^ aid, issued two several orders on tlie Treasurer for twenty-five dollars each, aggrega- ting fifty dollars, to be paid to the colored missionary to sustain him in his work.
September 11th, 1880, the corner stone of a new church was laid at St. Stephen's with appropriate religious exercises. Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., preached an instructive sermon on the occasion.
In September, 1880, the corner stone of the new Bethel church, near Franklin Academy, was laid in due form. Rev. W. Kimball addressed the congregation on the occasion.
October 25th, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. C. H. Bernheim, asking for a letter of lionorable dismission from this Synod to the Ev. Luth. Tennessee Synod. His application was granted and a letter of dis- mission forwarded.
On the 30th of October, 1880, the corner stone of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church was laid in accordance with the Book of Worship. Rev. W. A. Lutz preaclied on the occasion.
November 2d, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. W. A. Lutz, stating that he had resigned the Forsythe Charge and accepted a call to the Enoch- ville pastorate. He further stated that Sunday, 28th of November, had been designated for his installation, and requested the appointment of Rev. V. R. Stickley, to preach the installation sermon. The request was com- plied with and the appointment made.
November 2nd, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. E. P. Parker,
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Stating that he expected, in a short time, to move to Fors3'the to take cliarge of churches made vacant by the resignation of Rev. W. A. Lutz, and, as he would be at some expense in moving, wished to know whether he could receive a part of the appropriation made by Synod to the mission west of Greensboro. As six months of the year had expired, the officers of Synod issued an order on the Treasurer for twenty-five dollars, to be paid to Rev. E. P. Parker.
In the month of November, 1880, a letter was received from Rev. W. H. Cone, informing me that, in consequence of failing health, he was com- pelled to resign the charge of the Luther Chapel pastorate. His resigna- tion was greatly to the regret of the people whom he had so faithfully served.
December 19th, 1880, the corner stone of Albemarle Ev. Lutheran Church was laid in Albemarle, Stanlej' County, in accordance with the form of our Book of Worship. Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., delivered an ex- cellent address on the occasion.
In the month of December last, a letter was received from Rev. W. A. Julian, advising me that our members at Pilgrim Church wished to be supplied with preaching by a minister of our Synod. I wrote to the Coun- cil to invite Rev. W. A. Julian to preach to them as a supply until the present meeting of Synod.
Januarj^ 28th, 1881, Rev. B. S. Brown handed me a letter of honora- ble dismission from the Ev. Luth. Synod of Mississippi with a view of becoming a member of this Synod, and was, on the 13th of last March, regularly installed as pastor of the Luther Chapel pastorate.
Under date of March 8th, 1881, a letter was received from Rev. E. P. Parker, advising me that circumstances had so transpired, as to preclude the possibility of his taking charge of the Forsythe field ; that the people were very ,much discouraged ; and that a sad mistake was made in vacating the charge at the time when it was done. He was advised to supply any vacancies in liis vicinity until this meeting of Synod.
March 22nd, 1881, a letter was received from Rev. J. A. Linn, setting forth that he had resigned the St. Peter's charge, and accepted a call to the Hickory pastorate, composed of Hickory, Newton, and Thj^atira, and expected to enter upon his work in his new field after the first of May.
March 25th, 1881, a letter was received from Rev. V. R. Stickley, communicating the information, that Grace Ev. Luth. Church would be dedicated on the 4th Sunday in April, 1881, and requested the appoint- ment of Rev. W. A. Lutz to preach the dedication sermon. The appoint- ment was accordingly made.
April 22nd, 1881, a letter was received from Rev. S. T. Hallman, communicating the intelligence, that the corner stone of "Mt. Hermon Evangelical Lutlieran Church" was laid on the 8th of February, 1881. — Also, that the congregation had entered into a permanent organization with twenty-five members, elected and installed officers, adopted the constitu- tion of Sjmod and the discipline in the Book of Worship, and would make
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application to be received into Synod. He also stated, that on Sunday, the 24th of April, 1881, the old Cold Water Church would be re-organized, and would also make application, at this meeting, to be received into Syn- od as a new congregation.
The following charges are vacant : St. Peter's charge, the Guilford and Alamance charges, and the Forsythe charge. Should these charges remain unsupplied for any length of time, the effect would prove very dele- terious to their future growth and prosperity. They are recommended, therefore, to your prayerful consideration.
Finally : " Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." Amen.
SAML. ROTHROCK, President.
The iSyuod elected the followiug officers for the ensuing year :
Eev. V. R. Stickley, President.
" W.J. Smith, Bee. Secretary.
" L. A. Bikle, D. 1)., Cor. Secretary.
CoL. P. N. Ueilig, Treasurer.
Eev. S. T. Hallmau, having presented an honorable dismission from the Evangelical Luth. Synod of S. C, was unanimously received as a member of Synod, and his name placed upon the roll. Eev. B. S. Brown, having presented an honorable dismission from the Mississippi Synod, was unanimously received as a member of Synod, and his name placed upon the roll.
Eeports, on the state of the Church, were read by the pastors, after which Synod took a recess of ten minutes, to give the officers of Synod an opportunity to appoint the standing committees. After reassembling, the standing committees were announced, as follows:
Standing Committees:
1. FresidenVs Report. — Eev. W. A. Lutz, Eev. H. M. Brown, and Mr. H. H. Swicegood.
2. State of the Clmrch.—Rev. S. T. Hallraan, Eev. W. E. Ketchie, and Dr. P. A. Sifl'ord.
3. Chiuch Institiitions. — Eev. G. D. Beruheim, D. D., Rev. E. A. Wingard, and Mr. J. S. Propst.
4. Jfmions. — Eev. L. A. Bikle, I). D., Eev. E. L. Brown, and Mr. John C. Lingie.
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5. Unfinished Business. — Rev. S. Rothrock, Rev. R. W. Petrea, and Mr. Jos. Chambers.
6. Proceedings of Conference. — Rev. W. H. Cone, Rev. P. E. Zink, and Mr. Andrew Shnping.
7. Petitions.— liev. W. Kimball, Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., Mr. P. A. Correll, and Mr. Wm. Propst.
8. Vacancies. — Rev. J. A. Linn, Rev. R. L. Brown, and Eev. E. P. Parker.
9. Finance.— Gapt. J. A. Fisher, Col. P. K Heilig, and Mr. H. C. Prempert.
10. Pastoral Districts.— liev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Rev. G. D, Bernheim, D. D., and Rev. W. A. Julian.
Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Commissioner to the General Synod South, read his report, which was received and adopted.
Report of Commissioner to General Synod South.
At the last meeting of this Synod tlie following resolution was passed ;
^'■Besolvedy That Rev. L. A. Bikle be sent by the Synod as Commis- sioner to the General Synod South, at its approaching meeting, to be held in Richmond, Va., to inquire into the doctrinal position of that body, with a view to an organic union witli it."
With a properly certified copy of this resolution, we attended the Con- vention of General Synod held in Richmond, Va., but, before our recep- tion as Commissioner we requested the appointment of a Committee to con- fer with us on the subject of our commission. Our request was granted and the following brethren were appointed : Revs. T. W. Dosh, D. D., J. B. Margart, and A. R. Rude, D. D. We had an early interview with these brethren, and to the statements made by us on that occasion, in re- lation to the indefinitenessof tiie General Synod's Doctrinal Basis, we are indebted for the following action, officially communicated by the secretary ; "As that venerable Synod participated in the formation of the General Synod and united in the adoption of its doctrinal basis, at Concord, North Carolina, in 1862, and also in the adoption of its present unqualified form as amended at Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, in 1866, and as they nev- er alleged anything equivocal in this doctrinal basis as the ground of their withdrawal from this General Body, we cannot suppose their inquiry to be prompted by any doubt as to the legitimate and true meaning of said basis, as in strict accordance with our historical Lutheran faith, but rather by a desire to inquire more perfectly concerning our estimation of Sym- bols adopted subsequently to th© Augsburg Confession, as a further de-
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fence of the truth of God's infallible word. In reference to these honest inquiries, tlierefore,
'■'■Resolved, That we acknowledge said additional testimonies as in ac- cord with and an unfolding of the teachings of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession ; or in the exact language of the preface to the Formula of Concord concerning them, and the Augsburg Confession as well, that they have not the authority of a judge, for this honor belongs to the Sacred Scriptures alone ; but that they only bear witness to our (religion) holy faith, and explain and exhibit it in what manner in every age the Holy Scriptures were understood and set forth in all articles (matters) contested in the Church of God by teachers who then lived {non obtinent auctorita- temjudicvi Jiaec enim, dignitas solis saciis Uteris debetur : sed duntaxat pro religione nostra testimonium dicunt eamque explicant ac ostendunt quomode singulis iemporibus sacrae literae in articulis controversis in ecolesia Dei a docioribus qui turn mxerunt, intellectae et explieatae fuerint.)
"■Resolved, That we do again cordially invite said Synod to consummate as early as possible this contemplated organic reunion with this General Synod, in order that this blessed opportunity to promote concord and unity, and the interest of the Redeemer's Kingdom, may not pass by neg- lected and unavailing."
Respectfully submitted,
T. W. DOSH, J. P. MARGART, A. R. RUDE. Such is the deliverance of the General Synod on the subject of inquiry presented by your Commissioner, and to him it seems sufficiently compre- hensive and satisfactory.
Our expenses were $20.65.
Respectfully, L. A. BIKLE,
Commissioner. Sj^nod adjourued to meet in the morning at half-past eight o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. S. T. Hallmau.
Preaching at uight by Rev. R. L. Brown, Rom. 12: 9
SECoisrnD sessiohst.
Thursday, 8^ A. M., April 28th, 1881. The Synod was opened with religious service. Prayer by Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. The minutes were read and approved. Lay delegates from Trinity Church, Mt. Pleasant, Gold Hill Pastorate, and St. John's, Cabarrus County, appeared, presented their certificates and had their names enrolled.
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Rev. J. B. Anthouy, Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., Rev. W. Kimball, Rev. E. P. Parker, and Rev. H. M. Brown, read their reports on the State of the Church.
The Treasurer's Annual Report was read and received and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Treasurer's Report.
P. N. HEILIG, Teeasuree,
In Account with
Evan. Litthkean Synod of N. C-
1880. De.
May 1st, To Amt. Synodical Coutributions $425.26
"2nd, " Sunday Collection 10 0&
" " " Contribution Mt. Olive Church 100
$436.34
1880. May 1st, June 23d,
June 30,
July 12,
" 27,
Aug. 24, " 30, Nov. 3,
Dec. 7,
Cr.
By Amt. Paid Eev. G. D. Beniheim , $ 9 65
Express on Minutes 7 30
Rev. J. A. Linn 3 73
for Printing Minutes 64 00
for Postage 03
S. Rothrock 2 00
W. A. Lutz 15 00
for Post-office Order and Stamp. ... 18
W. Kimball 5 97
J. D. Koontz 15 00
E. P. Parker 25 00
for Forwarding Money 15
J. D. Koontz .'. 25 00
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Yery respectfully submitted,
P. N. HEILIG, Teeas. Ev. Lttth. Synod N. O.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That each Minister of Synod put forth every effort to cir- culate Lutheran periodicals among his people, and report at the next meet- ing of Synod the number of copies taken in his charge.
The Parochial Reports were handed in and arranged as follows:
PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
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Ou motion, Synod adjonrned.
Sermon, at 11 A. M., by Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D., from John 12, 26.
Thursday, IJ P. M., April 2Sth, 1881.
Mr. 0. H. Duls, lay delegate of the Charlotte congre- gation, presented his credentials, and his name was placed upon the roll.
On motion, Rev. Jacob Haw kins, of the South Carolina Synod, and liev S. Henkel, D. D., of the Tennessee Synod, were received as corresponding delegates of their respec- tive Synods. The following preamble and resolution were passed :
Whereas, Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., our Commissioner to the General Synod South, has reported satisfactorily concerning the doctrinal basis of said body, therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Synod re-unite witli said General Synod, and send delegates to its next general convention.
It was moved and adopted that the following resolu- tion be communicated to the Prohibition Convention now in session at Kaleigh, N. C.
Resolved, That the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, now in session, lieartily endorse the prohibition movement in the State, and extend to said convention its earnest S3aiipathy and co-operation.
The following were elected delegates to the S. Carolina and Tennessee Synods:
To the Tennessee Synod — Kev. W. H. Cone, principal ; and Rev. V. R. Stickley, alternate.
To the S. Carolina Synod — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, prin- cipal; and Rev. S. T. Hallman, alternate.
The following were elected delegates to represent the Synod at the next convention of the General Synod South:
Principal, Clerical Alternate.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. V. R. Stickley, •' L. A. Bikle, D. D , " S. Rothrock,
" W. J. Smith, " E. A. Wingard.
" S. T. Hallman, " J. A. Linn.
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Principal. Lay. Alternate.
Capt. J. A. Fisher, Dr. P. A. SiflFord,
Col. P. K Heilig, Mr. H. B. Eilers,
Mr. U. R. Hoover, Capt. W. A. Barrier,
Col. John Shimpock, Mr. Jacob Duls.
The Rev. S. T. Hallman was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, and Rev. W. A. Lutz was elected a Trustee of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, that it adjourn to meet in St. James Church, Concord, Cabarrus Co., N. C, on the Wednesday be- fore the first Sunday in May, 1883.
Report of Delegate to South Carolina Synod.
Mr. President, Your delegate to the South Carolina Synod reports, that he did not attend the meeting of that body, but sent a letter convey- ing the greetings of this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. SMITH.
The report was received and adopted.
On motion, the Synod adjourned.
Prayer by Rev. Jacob Hawkins.
Preaching at night by Rev. H. M. Brown, Matt. 22: 4.
I^OTJPlTii SESSIOlSr.
Friday, ^ A. M., April 29th, 1881.
Synod convened.
Prayer by Rev. E. P. Parker.
The President being absent on account of sickness, the Rev S. Rothrock was elected president pro tern. The roll was called, and the minutes read and approved.
The Report of the committee on the State of the Church was read and adopted.
Report of the Committee on the State of the Church.
Your committee would respectfully report that, while the Church has not been without her alternating seasons of cloud and sunshine, joys and sorrows — prompting to increased effort for the salvation of souls and a more determined opposition to the man of sin — commendable progress has been made in the Master's cause, and there are many things to encourage
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and inspire us with new life and energy. Among the inspiring features of our general church work, we may make brief mention of the following: — our congregations have generally been large and attentive to the preaclied word; the pastors' salaries are being more promptly paid, evidencing in- creased liberality and sense of Christian obligation ; new churches are be- ing erected, and Christian love abounds; the pastors are becoming more alive to the importance and necessity of catechisation ; a stronger love for the church and her usages is manifest from all the pastors' reports; the beautiful service of sacred song is receiving a most gratifying attention, and organs are being more generall}^ introduced into the churclies ; the Sunday school cause is being successfully carried on ; valuable additions have been made to the membership of not a few of the churches ; pastoral visitation, preaching Christ in all His divine fulness from house to house, is a most hopeful feature ; the ministry is l)eing more liighly esteemed and appreciated as a power for good ; and, in all material respects, there are evident signs of the growth and development of a strong and vigorous Christianity.
Let us, hence, raise our hearts in thankfulness and gratitude to God, redouble our diligence in pressing home to the hearts and lives of the peo- ple the salvation of Christ, assured that, while here we have the sowing and the reaping, the toils and the tears, in our Father's house we shail en- joy the Thanksgiving feast and the eternal rest of the finally faithful. Respectfully submitted,
S. T. HALLMAN, P. A. SIFFERD, W. R. KETCHIE.
The Report of the corniiiittee on the President's Re- port was read and a(loi)ted.
Report of Committee No. 1.
Your committee on the President's report have examined said docu- ment, and find it an able and well arranged production, showing that he has been watcliful of the Master's interest in all the territory whicli this Synod occupies, and has labored faithfully for the advancement of the Redeemer's cause. In the latter part of the report several vacancies are referred to, which will doubtless be brought to the notice of Synod by the proper committee. The committee recommend that the report be incorpo- rated in the Minutes. Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. LUTZ, H. M. BROWN. H. H. SWICEGOOD.
The Report of the committee on Vacancies was read and received and laid on the table for further consideration.
The Report of the committee on Petitions was read, re- ceived and considered by items.
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Report on Petitions.
Your committee on Petitions submit the follf)wing :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. J. S. Heilig, asking to be excused for non- attendance at tliis meeting of Synod. Your committee do not regard liis reasons valid, and therefore recommend that his letter be read, and consid- ered by Synod.
Nos. 2 and 3 are letters from Revs. B. S. Brown and J. H. Fesperman, stating that family and personal affliction prevented them from attending Synod. They kindly ask to be excused. We recommend they be excused.
Nos. 4, 5 and G are petitions from St. Paul's Lutheran Chapel and Centre Grove, each stating the fact, that the charge is too large to be prop- erly served by one man. Thej^ ask to have one congregation separated from the charge. Your committee have carefully considered these peti- tions, and being well acquainted with the close union existing between the Chapel and Centre Grove, one the mother the otlier a child, having a cem- etery in common — we therefore recommend tiiat the Chapel and Centre Grove constitute a charge, and that St. Paul's be connected with some other congregation. This arrangement to take effect January 1st, 1882.
No. 7 is a petition frora Pilgrim congregation asking to be connected with Sandy Creek. Your committee recommend that this request be granted.
Nos. 8 and 9 are petitions from Cold Water and Mt. Hermon, Cabar- rus county, asking to be received into Synod. We recommend that their prayers be granted.
No. 10 is a paper from the Council of Union Church, in which they ask to be informed through their pastor, whether the Elders and Deacons should unite in the w^rk of discipline, or whether this duty pertains to the office of Elders alone 'i We recommend that the Synod give the desired information.
No. 11 is a petition from the officers and members of the Albemarle congregation asking to be received into Synod. They also state that they are hard pressed for means to complete their building and kindly ask for help. Your committee recommend that the first part of this report be adopted, and submit the second part to the action of Synod.
No. 12 is a petition from the Church Officers in Hickory and Newton, stating that they have extended a call to Rev. J. A. Linn with a salary of $470. Three hundred of which has been promised by the congregations. They ask Synod to supplement it with .$170. We recommend this request to the favorable notice of Synod, when appropriations are being made.
W. KIMBALL, J. B. DAVIS, WM. PROPST, P. A. CORRELL.
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Item 1. Adopted, and the following resolution passed:
Resolved, That the Rev. J. S. Heilig be uot excused. Items 2 and 3. Adopted.
Items 4, 5, 6, and 7. Referred to the Committee on Pastoral Districts.
Items 8 and 9. Adopted.
Item 10. Adopted, and the following resolution passed : Resolved, That it is the sense of Synod, that the discipline of the church is administered b}" the Council in accordance with the Book of Worship.
Item 11. First part adopted and second part deferred until the Finance Committee report.
At 11 A. M., tlie Eev. S. T. Hallman preached from Eom. 12, 1.
FIFTii SESSIOIST.
Friday, 1^ P. M., April 2Qth, 1881.
S.vnod met.
The roll was called.
It was moved that a committee of three be appointed to revise the apportionment list.
Committee — Rev. L. A. Bikle, I). D., Eev. W. Kimball, and Capt. J. A. Fisher
The Eepoit on <:hnrch Institutions was read, received^ and considered by items.
Report on Literary Institutions.
1. Your committee have had placed in their bands only the report of the President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, and must regret that nothing has come into their hands reporting the condition of Mount Pleasant Female Seminary, and as this neglect occurs so fre- quently, we recommend that Synod take some action on the subject, re- quiring the Female Seminary Board to send in to Synod annually a written statement of the condition of our Seminary,
2. North Carolina College is still in the hands of Rev. Dr. Bikle and Prof. Ludwiek as lessees, who have engaged as their assistants Rev. Dr. Davis and Mr. C. G. Heilig, and is thus ably m.anaged by an efficient corps of Professors, &:c. But the said lease will expire 12 months after the present session closes : the Synod is therefore requested to take timely ac- tion at this meeting, looking forward to the continuation of the College
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exercises after the said lease expires, eitlier by renewal of the same to the same professors, if they are willing to accept it, or in some other way have the College exercises continued.
3. The College is still burdened with debt, about seven or eight hun- dred dollars, for which no provision is made ; the delay of paying the whole debt promptly has added interest to the principal. Two years ago, when the first effort was made to pay this College debt it amounted to $1300, which was equitably apportioned to each and all of our congrega- tions, why all the congregations have not responded favorably by bringing up to Synod their full quota towards paying this College debt is not known to your committee ; only |>757.31 has been paid into the College treasury ; now who is justly responsible for the present indebtedness of the College? None other but the delinquent congregations of our Synod.
3. The President of the Board also complains that so many members of the Board are absent at its meetings, which may be partly his own fault, as he has not notified the members of the Board as to the time of the meetings of the College Board.
4. The College catalogue will exhibit eighty-one students on the roll for the present collegiate year, average attendance about fifty students. This is not as good a showing as we should like to see : however, as it is in the hands of an able faculty, affording thorough instruction to the youth of our Church, we should be content, only hoping that the future will make our College still more prosperous.
Respectfull}^ submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM, Chairman, E. A. WINGARD, J. S. PROPST.
Item 1. Adopted, and the followiug resolution passed:
Resolved, That Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., the Corresponding Secretary, write to the President of the Seminary Board, and direct his attention to chap. 9, sec. 1, of the Constitution of Synod.
Item 2. Adopted, and the following resolution passed :
Resolved, That when the present lease of North Carolina College ex- pires, that the Board of Trustees elect a President and professors to con- tinue the exercises of the College without incurring any pecuniary liability *^^o the College.
Items 3, 4, and 5. Adopted. Report adopted.
On motion. Rev. C. H. Bernheim of Tennessee Synod was received as an advisory member.
Resolved, That Synod hear the Corresponding Delegates of the South Carolina and Tennessee Synods, to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock.
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On motion, a communication from Mr. H. B. Eilers, of Wilmington, i^. 0., on statistics on college debt, was read before Synod.
On motion, the letter of Mr. H. B. Eilers was placed in the hands of a committee.
Committee — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and Rev. S. T. Hallman.
John Harkey, Esq., having resigned as Trustee of North Carolina College, Mr. S. H. Hearne was elected to fill the vacancy.
Synod adjourned. Benediction by the President.
At night, Rev. W. A. Lutz preached from Rev. 1,18.
sixiTu sEssionsr.
Saturday, 8^ A. M., April 30th, 1881. The Synod was opened with religious service. Prayer by Rev. J. A. Linn.
The roll was called, and the minutes read and approved. The committee having in hand Mr. H. B. Eiler's letter reported. The report was read, received, and adopted.
Assessment to Pay College Debt made in 1879.
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The Report of the Committee on Proceedings of Con- ferences was read, received and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 6.
Your Committee on Conferential Proceedings would report the fol- lowing :
Eastern Conference held three meetings during the past Synodical year. The members of this Conference are punctual in their attendance and keep up the interest of their meetings by the discussion of the doc- trines and usages of the Church. We find no action of this Conference claiming the consideration of Synod. Western Conference held three meetings during the past j'ear, and we learn that they were better attended than usual. The only thing claiming the attention of Synod is the resolu- tion of Conference requesting Synod to rescind its action giving optional attendance on the sessions of conference to all ministers not actively en- gaged in the work of the ministry.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. CONE, • P. E. ZINK,
A. SHUPING.
On motion, the resolution passed at the last meeting of Synod, giving optional attendance to ministers without charges, in attending conference, was rescinded.
On motion, the Rev. H. C. Haithcox, of the Synod of Northern Illinois, was received as an advisory member.
The corresponding delegates. Rev. J. Hawkins, of the South Carolina Synod, and Rev. S. Henkel, D. D., of the Tennessee Synod, delivered to the Synod the fraternal greetings of the bodies they represented. They were re- sponded to on behalf of the Synod by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. The Rev. H. C. Haitb- cox, of the Synod of Northern Illinois, at the request of the president, gave the Synod a very interesting address.
It was moved, that any lay-delegate, desiring to be ex- cused from further attendance upon the meetings of Synod, could be excused by the president.
Sermon, at 11 A. M , by Rev. S. Henkel, D. D., from I John 2, 1, 2
sEVEisTTKc sessio:n".
Saturday, \\ P. M., Ai^ril 30th, 1881.
The roll was called.
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The Report on Unfinished Business was read, received, and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 5.
The Committee on Unfinislied Business have but one item to bring to the attention of Synod :
At our last meeting, a committee was appointed to superintend tlie Colored Mission Work within the bounds of this Synod. Synod would be pleased to hear of the progress of said work.
Respectfully submitted,
SAML. ROTHROCK, R. W. PETREA, JOSEPH CHAMBERS.
The Eeport of the Committee on Eevising the Appor- tionment List was taken up and adopted.
Report of Committee on Revising Apportionment List.
Your Committee on Re-adjustment of Apportionment List would re- commend that Synod fix the maximum amount, per member, at 30 cents, and that the charges or congregations be arranged in classes according to the following schedule :
Class A, the congregations that average 30 cents, per member. Class B, the congregations that average 25 cents, per member. Class C, the congregations that average 20 cents, per member. Class D, the congregations that average 15 cents, or less, per member. Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BIKLE, W. KIMBALL, J. A. FISHER.
The Committee appointed to superintend the Mission- ary Work among the Colored People made a report, which was received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Colored Mission Work.
Your Committee appointed to superintend the Colored Mission Work would present the following report :
For the want of laborers among the colored people, the work is pro- gressing slowly. No extra demonstrations have been made in behalf of the mission during the year. The Missionary, we believe, is doing the best he can under the circumstances. Another colored man is in school, preparing himself to teach ; he may also enter the ministry. One lot has been donated and deeded to the congregation worshiping at Pleasant Grove.
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During the year, your committee have received and paid to the Mis- sionary tlie following contributions. In subscription at the last meeting of 8ynod :
One Book $ 1 25
In cash from Rev. G. D. Bernheim 23 50
Col. P. N. Heilig, Treasurer 15 00
25 00
" Rev. W. A. Lutz's charge 5 75
" " R. L. Brown's " 3 25
" " Ketchie's charge 2 40
•' " Linn's charge 155
" " Stickley's charge 5 00
Mr. F. M. Thompson in behalf S. C. Cong. 5 00 R. W. Petrea 100
The whole amount paid $88 70
To the Missionary as his report will show. Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. JULIAN, W. J. BMITH.
The report of the Committee on Finance waa read, re- ceived and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 9.
Your Committee on Finances report that they have examined the Treasurer's Report and found it correct. They also report the following contributions for JSynodical purposes.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim'sCuakge: Assessed. Paid.
St. Paul's Church 160.00 $60.00
Rev. R. Petrea's Charge :
St. John's Church 48.00 50.00
Mt. Olive Church 7.20 7.20
Rev. W. a. Julian's Charge :
Sandy Creek Church 18.00 20.61
Reformation Church 6.00 5.00
Rev. B. S. Brown's Charge :
Luther's Chapel , 30.00 18.35
St. Paul's Church 16.00 9.50
Centre Grove Church 10.00 8.20
Rev. E. p. Parker's Charge:
Lau's Church 4.00 4.00
Richland Church 3.60
Coble's Church , 3.60
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Rev. V. R. Stiokley's Charge : Assessed. Paid.
Salem Church 18.00 15.00
St. Luke's Church 12.00 12.00
Grace Church 10.00 lO.OO
Rev. J. A. Linn's Charge :
Hickory Church 10.00 10.00
Newton " 2.00 3.00
Thyatira " 3.60 1.00
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge:
Union Church 24.00 15.15
Christiana Church 8.40 8.40
Rev. W. J. Smith's Charge:
St. Jolin's Cliurch 30.00 30.00
Rbv. H. M. Brown's Charge:
Bethel Church 18.00 20.00
Christ " 6.00 5.00
Rev. S. Rothkock's Charge :
Organ Church 30.00 16.80
Ebenezer " 18.00 15.00
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity 30.00 30.00
Mt. Carmel Church 3.60
Rev. S. T. Hallman's Charge :
St. James' Church 20.00 20.00
Cold Water " 5.00 5.00
Mt. Hermon " 5.00 5.00
Rev. W. R. Ketchie's Charge ;
St. Matthew's Church.... 360 4.2o
Providence " 3.60 3.65
Rev. J. B. Anthony's Charge:
St. Michael's Church 18.00 9.92
St. Paul's " 7.20 2.60
Rev. E. a. Wingard's Charge :
St. Mark's Church 18.00 18.00
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge :
Bethel Church 9.30 10.40
Gold Hill Church 7.20 2.95
St. Stephen's Church 9.60 10.00
Albemarle " 8.75
Rev. W. a. Lutz's Charge :
St. Enoch Church 24.00 20.35
Trinity " 12.00 10.00
Rev. D. J. KooNTZ (colored) 1.10
Vacant Charges :
Shiloh Church 4.80
Hopewell Church 3.60
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Assessed. Paid.
Nazareth Church 7.20
St. Peter's " 12.00 5.53
St. Matthew's Church 12.00
Luther's Church 7.20
Pilgrim's " 12.00 3.60
Frieden's " 30.00
St. Paul's " 6.00
Macedonia " 6.00
Sum total received for Synodical purposes $494.25
Amount in hands of Treasurer as per Report $263.34
Whole amount on hand $757.59
Your Committee have turned over the above amount to the Treasurer
and taken Bond for the same, with good security.
The following contributions for the College Fund hav e been received
and will be paid over to the Treasurer of North Carolina College :
Holy Trinity Church, Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D.,in charge $4.94
St. Paul's " " B.S.Brown " 4.25
Lau's " " E.P.Parker " 1.60
St. John " " Petrea " 35
Lebanon " " Julian " 1.50
Salem & St. Luke Church, Rev. Stickleyin charge 3.30
St. Mark's " " E. A. Wingard in charge 5.00
Ebenezer " " S. Rothrock " 55
Rev. W. R. Ketchie's charge 05
Bethel Church, Rev. H. M. Brown's charge 93
$22.47 All of which is respectfully submitted by the committee.
J. A. FISHER, P. N. HEILIG, H. C. PREMPERT. Resolved, That 1600 copies of the Minutes be printed. Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are hereby tendered to the members of the Sandy Creek Church and the vicinity, for the kind and hospitable manner in which the members of this body have been enter- tained during our stay in their midst, and that the President announce the same to-morrow.
The Report of the Committee on Missions was read, received, and considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 4.
Your Committee on Missions would respectfully submit the following : 1st. FoKSYTHE Mission. — In consequence of the resignation of Rev.
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W. A. Lutz and the failure to secure a successor, we understand that the Mission has received a serious blow, and that unless something is done, and that speedily, the Synod will be compelled to do its first work over. — Your Committee recommend that Rev. E. P. Parker be employed as Mis- sionary, and that Synod pledge .f 150 towards his salary.
3d. Catawba Mission. — We are informed that this Mission has se- cured the services of Rev. J. A. Linn, and request an appropriation of $170. Your Committee recommend that the appropriation be made.
3d. Albemarle Mission. — This Mission, under the care of Rev. W. Kimball, promises well, and your Committee recommend that Synod ap- propriate $100 towards the completion of the church now going up.
4th. Lexington Mission. — Your Committee have been informed that the present is the time to organize and build in Lexington. We recom- mend that $200 be now appropriated towards the erection of a church in that place, and that Synod pledge itself for $200 more to be paid at our next meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BIKLE, R. L. BROWN, JNO. C. LINGLE. Report adopted.
Resolved, That the enterprise, at Lexington, N. C, be placed under the care of Rev. W. A. Julian.
Report of Committee No. 7 was now adopted.
The Report of the Committee on Vacancies was, on motion, taken up and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 8.
Your Committee on Vacancies have nothing to present for your con- sideration, as the vacant pastorates and mission points have already been brought to the attention of Synod.
J. A. LINN,
E. P. PARKER,
R. L. BROWN.
On motion, Grace Church was received into connection with Synod.
The Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts was read, received, and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 10.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts would submit the following : 1st. Lutheran Chapel and Centre Grove churches to constitute a pas- torate after the first of January, 1882.
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2d. Bethel, Rowan Co., and St. Paul's, Rowan Co., to constitute a pastorate after the first of January, 1882.
3d. Union, Christiana, and Christ's churches to constitute a pastorate. 4th. Sandy Creek, Pilgrim, Reformation, and Lexington to constitute a pastorate.
5th. Nazareth, Hopewell, Shiloh, and Betliany to be a pastorate. We further suggest that all churches unarranged be provided for by Conference. Respectfully submitted,
L. A. BIKLE, G. D. BERNHEIM, W. A. JULIAN. The Eev. Jacob Bawkins addressed the Synod on be- half of the Lutheran Visitor.
Resolved, That the President of Synod visit the vacant churches in our bounds before our next annual meeting, and collect sums required of them in Synodical apportionment.
On motion, the Missionary Work amonjf the colored people was placed in the hands of the Eastern Conference.
There being no further business, and the Minutes hav- ing been read and confirmed, Synod adjourned to meet at time and place fixed upon. The President closed Synod according to prescribed order in Book of Worship.
At night, Rev. J. Hawkins preached from Haggai 2, 9.
W. J. SMITH, Secretary.
Lord's Day Services.
At 11 A. M., Eev. H. 0. Haithcox preached from Jno. 3, 16, after which many of the large congregation united in the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
At 3 P. M., Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., preached from 2 Cor. 4, 16.
At 8 P. M., Rev. H. C. Haithcox preached from Acts 11, 23 and Rom. 10, 10.
At 9 A. M., addresses were delivered to the Sunday school by the Rev. J. B. Davis, D D., and the Rev. Jacob Hawkins.
Standing Resolutions.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recoinmeDcls to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting tlie plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by assessment.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter vi, Section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church, to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no jMinister in connection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satis- factorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recognition of the presence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of this Body.
6. Resolved, That we recommend each Pastor, in performing the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, to give certificates of the same.
INDEX
Pagk.
Appointment of College Trustee 18
Assessment to pay College Debt 19
Committee concerning College 18
Committee on Communication regarding College 18
Committee's Report on Syuodical Contributions 23
Delegates to other Synods 12
Delegates to General Synod South 13
Lay-Delegates 4
Lord's Day Services 26
Names of Ministers enrolled 3
Officers of Synod Elect 7
President's Report 4
Parochial Report 11
Report of Conmiittee on Pastoral Districts 25
Report of Committee on Vacancies 25
Report of Committee on Missions 24
Report of Commissioners to General Synod South 8
Report of Delegate to South Carolina Synod 13
Report of Committee on State of the Church 13
Report of Committee on President's Report 14
Report on Petitions 15
Report on Literary Institutions 16
Report of Committee on Conferential Proceedings 20
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business 21
Report of Committee on Revising Apportionment List 21
Report of Committee on Colored Mission Work 21
Report of Committee on Finance 22
Report of Committee on Synodical Contributions 22
Standing Committees 7
Subscriptions to Colored Mission 22
Standing Resolutions 27
Treasurer's Report 10
Vote of Thanks 24
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FFicERs OF Synod.
President— Eey. V. R. STICKlEy, Bear Poplar, N. O. Rec. Sec— " W. J. SMITH, Salisbury, N. C. Cob. " — " L. A. BIKLE, D. D., Mt. Pleasant, N. C. Tre^sukeb— Col. P. N. HEILIG, Salishui-y, N. C.
Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting.
The 79th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lttthbran Synod of North Carolina, will be held in St, James' Church, Concord, N. C, be- ginning on Wednesday before the First Sunday in May, 1883, at 10 A. M.
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MINUTES
SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA,
St. James' Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, N. C,
Beginning Wednesday , May 3, 1882.
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SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA,
St. JameS' Church, Concord, Cabarrus County, N. C.
Beginnmg Wednesday, May 3, 18S2.
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JStanding Resolutions.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by assessment.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter vi, Section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church, to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no Minister in connection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satis- factorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recognition of the presence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of this Body.
6. Resolved, That we recommend each Pastor, in performing the rites of Baptism and Confirmation, to give certificates of the same.
7. Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod shall execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back in full to Synod, with inter- est, the amounts as severally received by him during the prosecution of his studies ; in the event he voluntarily abandons the active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with another denomination, before the ex- piration of seven years' faithful service — such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be considered a canceling of his bonds.
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The Seventy-Ninth Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran JSToeth Carolina Synod was held in St. James' Church, Coucord, Cabarrus County, N. C, beginning" Wednesday, May 3d, 1882.
The opening sermon was preached by Eev. V. E. Stick- ley, President, from Ephesians-4, 3.
Synodical Business.
FIPIST SESSIOINT-
After the sermon, the Synod was formally opened accord- ing to the prescribed form, and the names of Ministers and Lay-Delegates enrolled.
Ministers.
Names. Post Offices.
1 Rev. J. B. Anthony, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
2 " 8. Roth ROCK, Gold Hill,
3 " J. B. Davis, D. D., Mt. Pleasant,
4 " G. D. Beenheim, D. D.,..Mt. Pleasant,
5 " J. S. Heilig , Concord,
6 " W. A. Julian, Lexington,
7 " W. H. Cone, China Grove,
8 " L. A. BiKLE, D. D., Mt. Pleasant,
9 " W.Kimball, (Salisbury,
10 " W. R. Ketchie, Mocksville,
11 " J. H. Fespekman, Statesville,
12 " R. L. Bhown, Rockwell,
13 " S. T. Hallman, Concord,
14 " E. P.Paeker Rural Hall,
15 " H. M. Brown, Troutmau,
16 " P. E. ZiNK, Linwood,
17 " V. R. Stickley, Salisbury,
18 " F. W. E. Peschaxt, Wilmington,
19 " E. A. WiNGAED, Folk's Store, S. C.
20 " R. W. Petrea, Concord, K C.
21 " W. A. LuTZ, Enochville,
22 " J. A. Linn, Hickory,
23 " W.J.Smith, Salisbury,
24 " B.S.Brown, China Grove,
25 " J. L. Buck, Gibsonville,
26 " D. J. KooNTZ, (col.) Lexington,
27 " T. H. Stkohecker, Charlotte,
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Lay-Delegates.
Names. Pastoral Charge.
Wm. Beavee Rev. Samuel Rothrock's.
Maj. L. G. Heilig " Dr. J. B. Davis'.
Thomas Sink " W. A. Julian's.
Jno. W. Bostian " W. Kimball's.
M. J. Walton " R. L. Brown's.
Richard M. Blackweldek " S. T. Hallman's.
James Haithcox " H. M. Brown's.
D. J. Goodman " V. R. Stickley's.
H. B. Eileks " F. W. E. Peschau's,
Jno. A. Cline " R. W. Petrea's.
Jno. E. Deaton ^' W. A. Lutz''s.
L. S. WniTENEE " J. A. Linn's.
C. T. Beenhaedt " W.J. Smitli's.
I. Frank Pattseson " B. S. Brown's.
Joshua Boon " J. L. Buck's.
S. E.Linton " T. H. Strobecker's.
H. G. MiLLEE Bethel Charge.
A. C. Coble Guilford Charge.
Dr. C. M. Pool St. Peter's Charge.
Synod adjourued.
SEC03STID SESSIOKT.
Wednesday, 2 P. M., 3Iay 3, 1S82, Synod convened.
Prayer by Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D.
The President read his annual report, which was received and referred to the proper committee.
Presidenfs Report.
Dear Brethren: — After the duties and labors of another year, we are permitted through the Peovidence of God to assemble in Synodical convention.
We should therefore, individually and collectively, raise our hearts in gratitude to Almighty God, the giver of every good and perfect gift, for the renewed expressions of his goodness and mercy in sparing our lives, and blessing the labors of our hands in winning souls from darkness to light and from the powers of Satan to the kingdom of Christ.
Having convened, as ministers and delegates, to legislate for the in- terest of our beloved Zion, we should earnestly ask the influences of the Spirit to enlighten, direct, and govern us in all our deliberations and work, that we may be of " one spirit, one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel," and interest of the souls entrusted to our care.
MINUTES OF THE NORTH CAEOLINA SYNOD. 5
As required by the Constitution, I will give you a report of my official transaction, and letters received during thej-ear.
Resignations. — In May, Rev. W. R. Ketchie informed me that he had resigned the Davie Pastorate, but expressed a willingness to serve them until other arrangements could be made.
In June, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., officially notified me that he had resigned the congregation in Wilmington, to take effect last of De- cember.
In July, Rev. J. B. Anthony stated to me that he had resigned the Iredell charge.
In September, I resigned my charge, to take effect last of April.
Calls Accepted. — A letter was received from E. P. Parker, in July, notifying me that he had accepted a call to the Forsyth Mission, and had entered upon his duties as Pastor.
In August, Rev. T. H. Strohecker of the Evang. Lutheran Minis- terium of Pennsylvania informed me that he had taken charge of St. Peter's, St. Matthew's, and Luther's in Rowan county. He has his letter of honorable dismissal, and will present it at this meeting of Synod.
Rev. J. L. Buck, of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of S. W. Va., wrotQ me, in September, that he had accepted a call, and entered upon his duties as Pastor of the Alamance charge ; he also will present his letter of honorable dismissal at this Synod and will unite with same.
In March, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau of the Ev. Luth. Synod of Middle Tennessee addressed aie a letter, notifying me that he had accepted a call to St. Paul's congregation in Wilmington, and had entered upon his du- ties as pastor. He placed in my hands a letter of honorable dismissal.
In April, I accepted a call to the Bethel and St. Paul's churches, and will commence my labors as pastor with Synodical year.
In March, Rev. H. M. Brown notified me that he had accepted a call to the Iredell charge, and would commence his pastoral work the first of April.
Installations. — On the second Sunday of July, Rev. J. A. Linn was in- stalled pastor of Catawba Mission, by appointment of President. Rev. W. A. Lutz officiated.
Rev. J. L. Buck was installed pastor of the Alamance charge, on 2d Sunday of November by the President.
On the fourth Sunday of November, Rev. T. H. Strohecker was in- stalled pastor of the St. Peter's charge ; — the President and Rev. Lutz officiating.
In April, by request, I appointed Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., to install Rev. F. W. E. Peschau as pastor of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Wil- mington, N. C.
Dedications. — On third Sunday of August, Albemarle Evan. Lutheran church, in Stanley county. Rev. Kimball pastor, was dedicated to the ser- vice of the Triune God. The dedicatory services were read by the pastor, assisted by Rev. S. Rothrock ;— sermon preached by Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D.
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Corner-stone Laying. — On the 31st of December, the corner-stone of Christ Evan. Lutheran Church, Hickory, Catawba county, was laid, ac- cording to form given in Book of Worship. Address by the President.
On 12th of April, the corner-stone of tSt. Matthew's Evan. Lutheran Church, Rowan county, Rev. T. H. Strohecker's charge, was laid, ac- cording to form given in Book of Worship. Address by Rev. S. Rothrock.
On the 29th of April, the corner-stone of Concordia Evan. Lutheran Church, Rowan couflty, Rev. W. A. Lutz pastor, was laid, according to form given in Book of Worship. Address by the President.
Organizations. — Two congregations were organized, during the year, one by Rev. W. A. Julian, in Lexington, Davidson county, N. C, the other by Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rowan county, N. C.
We are glad to note the interest taken by our people in providing homes for their Pastorates. The Enochville Pastorate purchased a house and lot in Enochville for their Pastor. Fors3rth Mission and the Lutheran Chapel Pastorate are erecting Parsonages for their Pastors. We commend their example to those congregations that have not homes for their Pastors.
We bring to the notice of Synod two vacant charges, which have been placed in correspondence with parties, but as yet have not secured Pas- tors, viz.: the Davie and Guilford Pastorates.
And now may grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, be multiplied unto you and all God's people, now and ever more. Amen. V. R. STICKLEY, Pkesident.
The following officers were elected for the ensiling year: Eev. S. T. Hallman, - - - - President.
" W. J. Smith, - - - - Reo. Secretary.
" L. A. BiKLE,D.D., - - - Cor. Secretary. COL. P. N. Heilig, - - - - Treasurer.
EcY. J. L. Buck, hiiYing presented an honorable dismissal from the Ey, Luth. Synod of Sontlnvestern Virginia, was, on motion, unanimously receiYed as a member of Synod, and his name entered upon the roll. '
Having presented an honorable dismissal from the Middle Tennessee Synod of the Ev. Luth, Church, the Eev. E. W. E. Peschau was, on motion, uuanimously received as a member of Synod, and his name entered upon the roll.
Eev. T. H. Strohecker, having presented an honorable dismissal from the Ev. Luth. Miuisterium of Pa. and adjacent States, was unanimously received as a member of Synod, and his name placed upon the roll.
Eev. Mr. Smith, of the M. E. Church South, was, on mo- tion, invited to a seat with Synod.
MINUTES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 7
Mr. C. A. Rose, of the Salem Theological Seminary, was, on motiou, received as an advisory member of Synod.
The Eev. J. H. Thornwell, of the Pres. Church, was, on motion, invited to a seat with Synod.
The Treasurer's report was read, antl, on motion, was received and referred to the Finance Committee.
Treasurer's Report.
p. N. HEILIG
In Account with
Evangelical Lutherax Stxod of N. C. 1881. Dr.
April 9th, To Amt. received from Finance Committee $494. 45
" " Synodical collection from Sandy Creek Cburch. 20.61
1880. To Amt. Cash in hands of Treasurer 263.34
$778.40
1881. Cr. April 27. By Amt. paid Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col.).i 10.00
'• 29, " " '• L. A. Bikle 20.65
" 30, " " " W.Kimball 100.00
April 30. By Amt. Paid Rev. W. Kimball for Albe- marle Mission ICO.CO
June 8, By Amt. paid Rev. W. A. Julian 200.00
Express charges on same 50
June 9, Rev. W. J. Smith for Printing Minutes.... 65.60
Xov. 3, " E. P. Parker 50.00
" 4, " J. A. Linn 85.00
1882.
March 6, Rev. E. P. Parker 50.00
Forwarding money .15
May 1, Rev. J. A. Linn 85.00
" 1, Cash in bands of Treasurer 11.50 $778.40
Respectfully submitted, P. ]Sr. HEILIG,
Treas. Evan. Ltjth. Synod N. C. The President of the Board of Trustees of X. C. College read his annual report, which was received and referred to the Committee on Church Institutions.
The standing committees were announced by the Presi- dent as follows :
Standing Committees :
1. Presidenfs Report—Bex. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Eev. H. M. Brown, and H. B. Eilers.
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2. State of the Church.— Hev. F. W. E. Peschau, Eev. E. W. Petrea, and E. M. Blackwelder.
3. Church Institutions. — Eev. W. A. Lntz, Eev. J. S. Hei- lig, aud L. S. Wliitener.
4. Missions.-r-Rev. Y. E. Stickley, Eev. J. L. Buck, aud Jno. A. Cline.
5. Unfinished Business — Eev. S. Eothroek, Eev. T. H. Stroliecker, aud Wui. Beaver.
6. Proceedings of Conferences. — Eev. E. W, Petrea, Eev. J. B. Anthony, and D. J. Goodman.
7. Petitions. — Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D., Eev. J. A. Linn, and Jno. E. Deatou.
8. Vacancies. — Eev. B. S. Brown, Eev. W. Kimball, and Joshua Boon.
9. Finance.— Ij. G. Heilig, C. T. Bernhardt, and H. G. Miller.
10. Pastoral Districts.— lley. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Eev. W. A. Julian, Eev. J. A. Linn, and Thos. Sink.
Eeports on the state of the church were read by the pas- tors, aud remarks made by the laj^-deleg'ates.
On motiou, time was exteuded pastors serving charges part of the year to make reports on the state of the church.
It was ordered that Synod hold its sessions from 9-12 iu the morning and from 2-5 in the afternoon.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Eev. J. H. Thornwell.
Preaching: at night by Eev. B. S. Brown. Text, Eph. 2, 8.
T£3:iPlID SESSIOKT-
Thursday, 9 A. M., May 4, 1882.
Synod convened.
Prajer by Eev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
The roll was called.
Minutes read and adopted.
The reading of reports on the state of the church was re- sumed.
The report of the committee on Church Institutions was read, received, and considered by items.
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Report of Committee on Church Institutions and Education.
Your Committee have examined tlie annual reports of our Church In- stitutions— North Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary ; — one of which, to-wit, that on College, was read before the Synod by the President of the Board, which shows that our College has not yet taken her place as high in the rank of colleges in North Carolina as she should, nor as high as the Sjmod should desire her to stand. Her wheels seem to be somewhat clogged by debt and otherwise, so that she has not exerted the influence which she should. We would, therefore, recommend this Institution to the attention of the Synod with the hope that the obstacles will thus be removed and our College be elevated to that position which she should occupy.
The report of the Female Seminary, at Mt. Pleasant, shows that Insti- tution to be without a professor, and we would recommend that this report be read before Synod, and that Synod take immediate action with regard to this Institution, and assist the Board in placing the Institution in a con- dition which will induce some one to take charge of it.
We also have to report one vacancy in the Board of Trustees of N. C. College. We recommend that, at the proper time. Synod elect another servant of the Church to fill his place.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ, J. S. HEILIG, L. S. WHITENER.
Items 1, !3, and 3, adopted.
The adoption of the report was, dn motion, referred to the afternoon session ; and, it was further moved, that said report be considered by Synod, as a committee of the whole.
On motion, I. Frank Patterson was excused from at- tendance upon the afternoon session of Synod.
The Eev. Mr. Coles, of the M. E. Church South, was, on motion, invited to a seat with Synod.
On motion, the Eev. Mr. McKinnon, of the Presbyterian Church, was invited to a seat with Synod.
The corresponding delegate to the S. C. Synod read his report, which was received and adopted.
Report of the Delegate to the South Carolina Synod.
Your corresponding delegate to the S. C. Synod would respectfully report that he attended the sessions of that Synod, held in Orangeburg, S. C, in October, 1881, and was kindly received.
The usual fraternal greetings were exchanged, and the Rev. J. H.
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Bailey was elected to represent the S. C. Synod at the present convention of our Synod, but he has failed thus far in meeting with us.
There was nothing of a special nature transacted at the last convention of the S. C. Synod that demands the attention of this body. Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNIIEIM.
The folio wiug resolution was passed:
Resulted, That a committee be appointed to define what and how to report, under the head of parocl)ial reports, and that blank reports be sup- plied by Synod to all pastors in its bounds.
Committee : — Eev. F. W. E. Pesclian, Eev. L. A. Bikle, D.33., aud Eev. G. D. Bernlieim,D.D.
The Eev. Mr. McKinnon and E. W. Allison of the Pres. Church, appeared before Synod to confer with Synod with reference to the purchase of property, at Sheppard'sX Eoads, belonging to Synod.
It was moved that a committee be appointed to look after the matter.
Committee: — Eev. V. E. Stickley, Eev. H. M. Brown^ Eev. S. Eothrock, and James Haithcox.
It was moved that the committee report to the Eastern Conference at its next meeting, and that the Conference have pleuarj' power to act in the matter.
On motion,Eev. T. H. Strohecker was excused from further attendance upon Synod after to-morrow morning's session.
On anotiou, Eev. J. A. Linn was excused from attendance upon Synod after to-day's session.
It was moved that a committee be appointed to define the bounds of the conferences.
Committee : — Eev. V. E. Stickley, Eev. L. A. Bikle, D. I)., and Eev. S. Eothrock.
Synod adjoui-ned.
Thursday, 2 P. M., May 4, 1882.
According to resolution. Synod convened as a committee of the whole, to consider the report on church institutions.
On motion, the Eev. W. J. Smith was called to the chair, aud Eev. J. A. Linn made Secretary.
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The committee rise, and the Synod resumes business.
It was moved that the report of the committee of tlie whole be deferred until to-morrow.
On motion, the Rev. W. W. Pliarr was invited to a seat Avitli Synod.
The Eev. Mr. Creasy, of the M. E. Church South, was, on motion, invited to a seat with Synod.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by the llev. Mr, Creasy.
Preaching at night by the Eev. F. W. E. Peschau. Text, 1 Sam. 2, 30.
FIFXI^ SESSIOlsT.
Friday, 9 A. M., Maij 5, 1SS2. Synod convened. Prayer by llev. S. Eothrock. Eoll was called. Minutes read and approved. Eeport of the committee of the whole was read, received, and considered by items.
Report of the Committee of the Whole.
Your committee beg leave to report that the business referred to them has been duly considered, and the following action taken : It was —
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that each pastor of the Synod should present the needs of North Carolina College to his congr(?ga- tion, during the year, and solicit aid to liquidate remaining debt resting upon it ^ and that Synod recommend that Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., the incoming President of said Institution, if necessary, appeal to the Church at large, and especially to the cliurches of Synod who have failed to pay their assessed quota, to secure the necessary funds to put it out of its financial trouble.
Resolved, That the matter of the Female Seminary be referred to the Committee on Pastoral Disti'icts.
Respectfully submitted,
W. J. SMITH, Chaikman of Com. J. A. LINN, Secretary. Items 1 and 2 adopted.
Eeport adopted as a whole.
Mr. S. E. Linton having presented his certificate as the accredited delegate of the Charlotte congregation, his name was entered upon the roll.
The Parochial Eeports were handed in and arrariged as follows :
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The followiug resolutions were passed :
Resolved, That this SyDod is willing to take its full share of duty in the support of the Southern General Synod's Theological Seminary, as expected of us to do, so soon as we become fully connected with the said General Synod. It was
Resolved, That when a minister without a charge writes a letter to the annual meetings of Synod, in which he shall state his ministerial acts, that said letter shall be deemed a valid excuse for non-attendance. It was
Rtsolved, That Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., and Rev. T. H. Strohecker be constituted a committee to interpret and define what is meant by the word "Minister," and what is a valid excuse as specified in Sec. 9, chap. I. of our constitution, and report at the next meeting of our Sjmod.
The Report on the President's Eeport ^vas read, received,
and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 1 .
Your Committee on President's Report would state that, as said Re- port contains no special recommendations, they find nothing to suggest for the consideration and action of Synod. From the given statement of offi- cial acts they learn that the President has faithfully discharged the duties of his office during the past Synodical year.
It is recommended that the Report be printed in Minutes.
Respectfully, L. A. BIKLE,
H. M. BROWN, H. B. EILERS.
The report on Pastoral Districts was read, received, and considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 10.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts would respectfully report the following :
I. That the Davie charge be strengthened by the addition of Refor- mation Church.
II. That the Bethel Pastorate be strengthened by the addition of Mt. Olive Church.
III. That St. Paul's, Alamance county, be placed with Lau'sand Rich- land as one pastorate.
IV. That these new arrangements go into effect as soon as practica- ble Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
W. A. JULIAN, J. A. LINN.
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With refereuce to item 1, the foUowiiig resohition was passed :
Rssolved, That the Davie charge be placed under the care of the East- ern Conference.
Items 2, 3, and 4, adopted.
Eeport adopted as a whole.
It was moved to devote to-nig'ht to the discussion of Home Missions and Church Extension, and that tlie President ap- point the speakers.
On motion, hiy-delegates L. S. Whitener and Jno. W. Bostian were excused from further attendance uj)on this Synod.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Eev. Dr. Bikle.
SIXIXIEI SESSIOHSr.
Friday, 2 P. M., May 5, 1882.
Synod convened. Prayer by Eev. W. A. Julian.
Eev. L. Borland, of the Presbyterian Church, w^as, on motion, in^ited to a seat with Synod.
The Eeport of the Committee on Petitions was read, re- ceived, and considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 7.
Among the papers placed in our hands is a letter from Rev. Mr. Haw- kins, editor of the Ltithekan Visitor, the recognized organ of the South- ern General Synod. Brother Hawkins in this paper makes an earnest, re- spectful and we think reasonable appeal to his brethren of the N. C. Synod in behalf of the church journal, so ably edited and creditably gotten up by him. He is induced and encouraged to make this appeal to us : 1st. By our connection witli the General Synod of which the Visitor is the au- thorized organ ; 2nd. Because of the many complimentary notices of the matter and manner of the make up of his paper, wliich come to him from the most competent judges of the character and merit of such work in the church, as well as many of the secular press ; 3rd. By the universally ac- knowledged necessity of such organ of intelligence among our people ; and 4th. By the stern necessity of the hearty co-operation of the members of the whole General Synod South, in order to maintain its present credi- table and useful status. In view now of these considerations — the per- sonal worth, and the demonstrated superior qualifications of brother Haw- kins for the work with which he is charged, we heartily unite with himn in soliciting the help of aJl the brethren of tliis. Synod. We further ask^
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that the paper of brother Hawkiii's be publicly read, and Its contents se- riously considered.
No. 2 is a petition from the members of St. Stephen's Church, that the next meeting of Synod be held in their new house of worship. We recommend that their petition be granted.
No. 3 is a petition from the members of St. Mark's Church, Gold Hill, for permission to sell their house of worship and remove their member- ship and money to St. Stephen's Church, 2^ miles distant from the village of Gold Hill. Your committee recommend that the request of your peti- tioners be granted.
No. 4 is a letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, asking to be excused from attendance upon present session of Synod, on account of family afflictions. We beg that brother Brown be excused.
No. 5 is a letter from Dr. A. J. Fox the regularly appointed delegate of the Tennessee Synod to the present meeting of this body. Your com-, mittee recommend that the letter be read and duly acknowledged by the whole Synod as now^ convened.
No. 6 is from the brethren in Lexington asking to be received as a mission church of the N. C. Synod. Your committee recommend that the request of these brethren be granted.
No. 7 is a petition from Hickory asking Synod to supplement the salary of their minister by an appropriation as was done last year. We recommend that their request be granted.
No. 8 is a letter fi'om Rev. Fesperman asking to be excused from at- tendance on the present meeting of Synod. Recommended that he be ex- cused, and further that this Synod expresses its sincere sympathy with him in his affliction.
Respectfully submitted, J. B. DAVIS,
J. A. LINN, J NO. E. DEATON. Items 1 aud 2, adopted.
Item 3 was adopted aud the following action taken : Hesolved, That permission be granted them to dispose of their church property, and that $100.00 of proceeds of the sale be paid into the Treas- ury of Synod.
Item 4, adopted.
Item 5 adopted, and the following resolution passed : Resolved, That this Synod has heard with pleasure the letter of Rev. A. J. Fox, the delegate appointed by the Tennessee Synod to this body, and regret that circumstances beyond his control have precluded the possi- bility of favoring us with his presence. Item 6, adopted.
Item 7, adopted, and referred to the committee on Mis- sions.
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Item 8, adopted.
Ou motion, the rejjort was adopted as a wliole.
Eev. G. 1). Bernheim, D. D., ou account of affliction iu his family, was excused from furtlier attendance upon Synod, and the following resolution passed :
Resolved, That this Synod exteud their hearty sympathy to Dr. G. D. Bernheim in his affliction.
Dr. C. M. Pool presented his credentials, as delegate from St. Peter's charge, and his name was eutered upon the roll.
Resolved, That Christ's Church be placed under the pastoral care of Rev. W. J. Smith.
Resolved, That Concordia Church be received into Synod, and be placed under the pastoral care of Rev. W. A. Lut^.
The special committee to dehne the bounds of the Con- ferences reported, and, on motion, the report was adopted.
Report of Committee.
Your Committee on re-arrangement of Conferences would submit the following, viz. :
That the Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Bethel, and St. Paul's, Salem, St. Luke's, and Grace, Iredell charge, Catawba Mission, Enochville, and Salisbury Pastorates constitute the Eastern Conference.
That Union and Christiana, Organ, Lutheran Chapel, and Bethel Pas- torates, Concord, St. John's Pastorate, Mt. Pleasant, Charlotte, and St. Peter's Pastorate constitute the Western Conference.
Respectfully submitted, V. R. STICKLEY,
L. A. BIKLE, SAM'L ROTHROCK.
The following preamble and resolution were adopted by the unanimous A-^ote of Synod :
Whereas, The grace of God conveyed to the heart through the di- vinely appointed means, affords the only power by which the grievous sin of intemperance can be effectually overcome ; and,
WnEKEAS, All efforts in behalf of the overthrow of this monstrou^ evil, ignoring this important fact, will prove abortive, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, as a religious body, deem it proper to express our decided disapproval of the manufacture and sale of all intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and that we will by all prudent and lawful means discour- age and restrain the same.
On the invitation of the Eev. L. Borland, President of Scotia Seminary, it was moved that the Synod, in a body, make a visit to said Institution, at 5 o'clock this evening.
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Lay -delegate Juo. E. Deaton was excused from further attendance upon Synod, after to-morrow morning's session. The following resolution was passed :
Resolved, That a committee of two Ministers and one layman be ap- pointed to meet a like committee from the Tena. Synod, for the purpose of arriving at a definite understanding in regard to all disputed territory between the two Synods, and report to next session of Synod. Commit- tee : Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle, Rev. S. Rothrock, and D. R. Hoover.
Whereas, The President of N. C. Synod has received 40 copies of the Lutheran Obsekver for distribution among our members, and,
Whereas, This number of the Observek gives a brief and faithful history of our past relations to the old mother General Synod, therefore
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are due and are hereby ex- pressed to our whole-hearted brother. Dr. Conrad, for this service.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by liev. F. W. E. Peschau. At night, addresses were delivered by Eevs. F. W. E. Peschau, W. A. Lutz, and T. H. Strohecker, on Home Mis- sions.
se^^ehsttih: sessiohst.
Saturday, 9 A. M., May G, 1882. Synod convened. Prayer by Eev. J. L. Buck. Poll call. Minutes read and approved. The Eeport of the committee on Missions was read, re- ceived, and considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 4.
Your committee on Missions would submit the following report :
1st is a petition from Forsyth Mission asking Synod to supplement their pastors salary, offering as their reason for this request, that they are building a parsonage, and are pressed. We recommend their petition be granted, and that Synod appropriate $100.00 to that Mission.
2nd is an item referred to this committee from the committee on Pe- titions, based on a petition in their hands from the congregation in Hickory, asking a continued appropriation to support their Pastor. We recom- mend that their request be granted, and the same amount as last year $170.00 be appropriated.
3rd is a petition from same committee, based on a petition, from the congregation at Lexington, asking this Synod to support a Missionary at that place, and that $200,00 be voted to his support if necessary, and that Lebanon congregation be placed with this Mission.
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4th is a request of brother Kimball for $50. 00 for last year's services ia Albemarle Mission. Your committee recommend that he be paid that amount.
5th, that Eev. J. D. Koontz, col'd, our Missionary receive $100.00. Eespectfully submitted, V. R. HTICKLEY,
J. L. BUCK, JNO. A. CLINE. Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, adopted. The report adopted as a whole.
On motion, Eev. W, A. Julian and lay-delegate Thos, Sink were excused from further attendance upon Synod after the afternoon session.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Eev. F. W. E. Peschau.
EICS-IEiTPI SESSIOlSr,
Saturday, 2 P. M., May 6, 1882.
Synod convened. Prayer by Eev. W. Kimball.
Ou motion, Eev. B. S. Brown, on account of affliction in his family, was excused from further attendance upon Synod.
The Eeport on Uu finished Business was read, received^ and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 5.
The committee on Unfinished Business present the following : Your committee find nothing unfinished, except resolution on page 26, requiring the President to visit vacant congregations, and collect "sums re- quired of them in Synodical apportionment."
SAM'L ROTHROCK, T. H. STROHECKER, WM. BEAVER.
The report of the committee on vacancies was ready received, and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 8.
Your committee on Vacancies wotild report as follows : 1st. Salem Pastorate has made its own arrangements for a supply and pastor.
2d. The Davie and Guilford charges have alread}'^ been brought to the attention of Synod, and need no further consideration. Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN, JOSHUA BOON, W. KIMBALL.
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Report of Delegate to Tennessee Synod.
Your delegate to Tennessee Synod reports that he did not, on account of physical disability, attend the meeting of that body, but sent a letter conveying the greetings of this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
W. H. CONE. The following resolutions were passed :
Resolved, That Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Rev. S. Rothrock, and Rev. W. J. Smith, be constituted an executive committee on Home Missions.
Besolved, That this Synod heartily endorses the new church enterprise in Concord, N. C, and commend it to the favorable regard of all our churches, North and South.
Resolved, That the delegates to the General Synod South be allowed the privilege to vote as tbey please, on the re-connection or re-union of the General Synod South with the General Synod North, in case that subject should be brought up.
Resolved, That the Chairman of the Executive Committee on Home Missions of this Synod open correspondence with the Presidents of the Theological Seminaries at Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and Salem, with a view to procure young men, who are regular graduates or about to grad- uate, to work in the mission fields within the bounds of the N. C. Synod ; and, if necessary, to pay the traveling expenses of such ministers to N. C.
The report of the committee appointed by Synod to pre- pare a blank form for Parochial Reports was read, received, and adopted.
Report of Committee.
Your committee, appointed to lay before Synod a form for Parochial Reports, would respectfully suggest the following plan :
First, that 500 blank reports, 350 of each kind, to-wit, one called the Parochial report, the other called the Financial report, be printed at the expense of Synod, and that the same be kept by the Secretary, and copies of the same be furnished from time to time to the pastors to enable them to properly furnish Synod their reports.
Respectfully submitted, F. W. E. PESCHAU,
L. A. BIKLE, G. D. BERNHEIM. The Eeport of the Committee on the State of the Church was read, received, and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 2.
Your Committee, to whom was assigned the duty of making a report on the "State of Religion" in our Synod, have gleaned from the reports
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read and received the following impressions, whicli they submit, with re- spect, as their report :
1. All congregations and charges supplied with pastors are in a spirit- ual condition which although in many respects is not as it should be, nev- ertheless is very encouraging and hope-inspiring.
2. That the complaints of lack of family prayer, etc., are local in their nature, and that in the Committee's opinion they can and should be over- come by the pastors, where such lack of Christian duty is to be found.
3. That the reports submitted, in most instances, speak encouraging- ly of the growth of liberality in giving to benevolent objects and church purposes, showing increased attendance upon the means of gi-ace and in- dicating a heart-felt interest in God's cause.
4. That the most of the reports refer rather to the temporal concerns of our congregations instead of their spiritual status and development or deficiences.
5. That there is a lack of system in the reports, and that no report whatever concerning the state or gi'owth of piety, in any of our institu- tions, has been submitted to the committee, and as it is the duty of no one specially to do so, and as system in all things lightens the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee would recommend that hereafter the following order should be observed in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace, such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper; 2. Giving the uumber in the increase of membership by confiniiation, from other churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con- dition of the S. S., and catechetical class; 3. The increase or decrease in financial contributions for benevolent objects and to church purposes ; 4. Items of special signification or miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on church troubles, etc.; 5. Growth or decline of spiritual life and indications of piety ; 6. That the Presidents of each of our insti- tutions be required to report to Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of learning ; 7. That the above be printed with the Standing Resolutions of Synod.
Respectfully, F. W. E. PESCHAU,
R. W. PETREA, R. M. BLACKWELDER- Resolved^ Tliat Albemarle and Mount Carmel Churches be connected with the Female Seminary at Mt. Pleasant, provided the services of a minister be obtained as principal, and such arrangements be agreeable to- said principal.
The Eeport of the Committee on Finance was read, re- ceived, and adopted.
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Report of Committee No. 9.
Your Committee report that they have examined the Treasurer's Re- port, and found it correct. They also report the following contributions for Synodical purposes : Rev. 8. Rothrock's Charge :
Organ Church— Class D $ 15 10
Ebenezer Church— Class C 15 30
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau's Charge :
St. Paul's Church— Class A 75 90
Rev. R. W. Petrea's Charge :
St. John's Church— Class D 54 55
Mt. Olive Church— " 8 00
Rev. W. A. Julian's Charge :
Sandy Creek Church— Class D 13 GO
Pilgrim's Church— Class B 10 09
Reformation ChUrch — Class D 5 00
Lexington Church — Class A 5 00
Lebanon Church — Class D 1 41
Rev. B. S. Brown's Charge :
Luther's Chapel— Class D 20 00
Centre Grove Church— Class A 12 00
Rev. E. P. Parker's Charge /
Shiloh Church— Class D 2 00
Nazareth Church— " 2 60
Rev. V. R. Stickley's Charge :
Salem Church-Class D 16 80
St. Luke's Church— Class A 17 10
Grace Church— Class A 27 00
Rev. J. A. Linn's Charge :
Hickory Church— Class A 9 60
Newton Church— " 2 10
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge :
Union Church— Class D 7 76
Christiana Church— " 3 00
Rev. W. J. Smith's Charge :
St. John's Church— Class A 45 60
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge :
St. Michael's Church— Class D 10 00
St. Paul's Church— " 5 00
Rev. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity— Class A 30 00
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Rev. J. L. Buck's Charge :
Freiden's Church— Class D 39 84
Macedonia Church — " 5 30
St. Paul's Church— " '. 4 86
Rev. S. T. Hallman's Charge:
St. James Church— Class A 46 50
Mt. Herman Church— Class D 4 00
Coldwater Church— " 7 00
Rev. T. H. Strohecker's Charge :
St. Mark's Church— Class A 18 CO
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge :
Albemarle Churcb—ClassA; Bethel and St. Stephen'sChurcbes
—Class D, paid ,.. 24 20
Rev. W. A. Lutz's Charge :
St. Enoch's Church— Class D 15 00
Trinity Church— Class B 20 40
Concordia Church— Class D .^ 5 00
Rev. J. D. Koontz, (colored)— Class D 1 25
Vacant Churches :
St. Peter's Church— Class D 10 00
St. Matthew's Church— " 10 00
Luther's Church— " 5 00
St. Paul's Church— " 12 65
Bethel Church— " 12 50
Total received $633 31
We have paid over to the Treasurer these funds and taken bond for the same.
We received from Union Church $50 00, and from Christiana Church $22 50, their respective assessment for College debt, which will be paid over to the Treasurer of N. C. College.
Respectfully submitted,
L. G. HEILIG,
C. T. BERNHARDT,
H. G. MILLER,
It was moved, that the Finance Coniraittee be required to chissif'y the congTegatioiis accoidiug to the schedule adopt- ed at the last meeting' of S^>■llod.
The following resolution passed :
Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to tender the thanks of Synod to the people of Concord for the generous and open-hearted hospi- tality extended theme;nbers of Synod during the meeting of Synod.
On ]notion, the officers of Synod were appointed a com- mittee to hold a colloquium with W. J. D. Scherer, and if
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found worthy, he be encouraged to attend Mt. Pleasant Col- lege and be sustained there by the Synod.
Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod, shall execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back in full to Synod, with in- terest, tlie amounts as severally received by him during the prosecution of his studies; in the event he voluntarily abandons the active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with another denomination, before the ex- piration of seven years faithful service — such seven years faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be considered a cancelling of his bonds.
The Eeport on Conferential Proceedings was read, re- ceived, and adopted.
' Report of Committee No. 6.
Your Committee has examined the Conferential Proceedings and find nothing tliat requires the attention of Synod.
Respectiully submitted, R. W. PETREA,
J. B. ANTHONY. D. J. GOODxMAN.
On motion, Synod adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock, and continue in session until final adjournment. Prayer by Eev. T. H. Strohecker.
nsriisrTia: sessiokt.
Saturday, 8 P. M., May G, 1882.
Synod convened. Prayer by Eev. W. J. Smith.
The regular order of business was, on motion, suspended.
An election to other ecclesiastical bodies resulted as fol- lows:
To S. C. Synod— Rev. S. T. Hallman, Principal ; Rev. T. H. Stro- hecker, Alternate.
To Tennessee Synod — Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Principal; Rev. W. Kimball, Alternate.
Col. P. ]^r. Heilig was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of E". C. College.
The Eev. W. H. Cone having resigned as a member of the Board of Trustees ofK C. College, Eev. T.H. Strohecker was elected to fill the vacancy.
The Eev. W. H. Cone having resigned as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, Eev. J. S. Heilig was elected to fill the vacancy.
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The following resokitions were passed:
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stands adjourned to meet in St. Stephen's Church, Cabarrus County, at 10 o'clock, A. M., on Wednes- day before the first Sunday in May, 1883.
Resolved, That 1500 copies of the Minutes be printed.
Resolved, That an order be drawn on the Treasury for $10.00, as a slight recognition for the services rendered by the Secretary, and the same be paid him.
Resolved, That an order be given on the Treasury for $30.00 for the colored Missionary, and that the same amount be refunded to the Treas- ury of Synod by the Treasurer of the Eastern Conference.
No other business appearing, and the minutes^ having been read and confirmed, Synod adjourned to meet at time and place fixed upon. The President closed Synod according to the prescribed order in Book of Worship.
W. J. SMITH, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Key. S. T. HALLMAN, Concord, K C. Rec. Sec— " W. J. SMITH, Salisbury, N. C. CoE. " — " L. A. BIKLE, D. D., Mt. Pleasant, N. C. Teeasueer— Col. P. N. HEILIG, Salisbury, N. C.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 80th Annual Meeting of the Evan&elical Lutiieean Synod of NoETH Carolina, will be held in St. Stephen's Church, Cabarrus County, N. C, beginning on Wednesday before the First Sunday in May, 1883, i j at 10 A. M. ' <
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MINUTES
OF THK
EIGHTIETH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THK
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium,
lOliTK CAJiOLIIA,
HELD IX
St. Stephen's Church, Cabarrus County, N. C,
^Beginiiir g Wedviesday^ May 2, 288^.
NEWBERRY, S. C. : Printed at the Office of Lutheran Visitor.
1S83.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTIETH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium,
OF
NOKTH CAROLINA,
HELD ly
St. Stephen's Church, Cabarrus Couuty, N. C,
CBeginnirg Wednesday, May 2, i88j.
NEWBERRY, S. C. : Printed at the Office of Lutheran Visitor.
1883.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Coun- cils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by assessment.
2. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter vi, Section 3. the Church Councils be instructed to require every member of the Church, to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no Minister in connnection with this Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satisfactorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4 Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge, the Council be governed l)y the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recognition of the presence of Minis- ters, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the ses- sions of this Body.
6. Resolved, That we recommend, that in each case when a Pas- tor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite of Confirma- tion, a Certificate be given.
7. Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod shall execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back in full to Synod, with interest, the amounts as severally received by him during the prosecution of his studies ; in the event he voluntarily abandons the active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with another denomination, before the expiration of seven years' faithful service — such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be considered a canceling of his bonds.
8. Resolved, That there is a lack of system in the reports, and that no report whatever concerning the state or growth of piety, in any of our institutions, has been submitted to the committee, and as it is the duty of no one specially to do so, and as system in all things lightens the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee would recommend that hereafter the following order should be observed in reporting : 1 Attendance upon the various means of grace, such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Sup- per. 2. Giving the number in the increase of membership by con- firmation, from other churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the condition of the S. S.. and catechetical class. 3. The increase or decrease in financial contributions tor benevo- lent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special significa- tion or miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on church troubles, etc. 5. (Growth or decline of spiritual life and in- dications of piety. 6. That the Presidents of each of our institu- tions be required to report to Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of learning.
•MIN'TJTES.
The Eightieth Annual Convention of the Evan- gelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod was held in St. Stephen's Church, Cabarrus Co., N. C, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd, 1883.
The opening sermon was preached by the President, Bev. S. T. Hallman, from John 6 : 28-29. Synodical Business. FIRST SESSION. After the sermon and a suitable intermission for re- freshments, the Synod was regularly opened, and the Ministers and Lay-Delegates enrolled.
Ministers.
Names Post Officios. Entered
Ministry.
1 Rev. J. B. Anthony Mt. Pleasant, N. C
2. " S. Rothrock Gfold Hill,
3. " J. B. Davis, D. D Mt. Pleasant,
4 " (t. D. Bernheim, D. D.. Charlotte,
5 " J.S.Heilig* ...Concord,
6. " W.A.Julian Lexington,
7 '• W H Cone* New Market, Va 1858
8'. " L. A. Bikle, D. D China Grove, N. C 18-59
9. " W.Kimball >ali8bury, •' 1859
10. " J. D. Shireyf Bear Poplar, '' 18b0
11. " G-. F. Schaeffert Mt. Pleasant, '' 18bl
12. " A. D. L. Moserf Brick Church, " 18t>3
13. " W. R Ketchie*. . . . .Kappa, " 18<>8
14. " J. H. Fesperman* .Troutman, " 1868
15. " R.L.Brown .Rockwell, " 1868
16. " S. T. Hallman Concord, " 1868
17. " E.P.Parker, ..Rural Hall, " 1871
18. " H.M.Brown Troutman, '' 1873
19. " P. E. Zink* Linwood, " 1873
20. " V. R.Stickley Salisbury, " ' "'^^It
21. " F. W. E. Peschau Wilmington, " 187^
22. " R W. Petrea Concord, " 1876
23. " W. A. Lutz .Enochville, " ■ ■ ■ ■'^^H
24. " J.A.Linn Gold Hill, " 1877
25. " B.S.Brown China Grove, '' 1878
26. " J. L. Buck Gibsonville, '' 1878
27. " D. J. Koontz, (col.) Lexington. " ••■qq?
28. " T. H. Strohecker Salisbury, " 1881
29. '' T. S. Brownf Charlotte, '' ■
*Absent. fReceived at this meeting
1832 1833 1834 1849 1851 1857
.1881
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Lay-Delegates.
Names. Pastoral Chakgk.
J. M. Eddleman „Rev. S. Rothrock's.
Hon. H. C. McCalister ' Dr. Davis'.
Philip Lopp " W.A.Julian's.
D. W. Hunicutt • . " VV- Kimball's.
Henry Peeler " R. L. Brown's.
Georgfe Winecoff " S. T. Halluian's.
V. I. Beck " E. P. Parker's.
A. D. Troutman ' H. M. Brown's.
M. A Bost " J. D Shirey's.
J. W. Bostian " G. F. Schaeffer's.
Millon M. Wrightsel " A. D. L. Moser's.
Henderson Brown "' V. R. Stickley's.
J. F Rulfs*. " F. W. E. Peschau's.
Aaron Ritchie — " R. W. Petrea's.
L. L. Fi.-^her " W. A. Lutz's.
W. H. Barnhart " B.S.Brown's.
G. L. Greeson " J. L. Buck's.
W. P. Phifer, (col.) " D. J. Koontz's, (col.)
Pinekney Cauble " T. H. Strohecker's.
Capt. W. A. Barrier " T. S. Brown's.
*Not present.
The President read his annual report, which was re- ceived to be referred to the proper committee.
President's Report.
Dkak Brethren : Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and from the Holy Ghost. Amen.
And now, grateful to God for the blessings already received, joy- ful in the associations of this hour, and encouraged by the hopeful future before us, let us lift up our hearts in praise to the "King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God," and, in reliance upon Him, press forward to the work before us, assured, if faithful to the end, that we shall obtain the victory and the crown.
The followiiiLg are the official acts of my term ot office as your President :
Resignations. — September 30, 1882, Rev. T. H. Strohecker notified me that, after mature deliberation, he had resigned St. Mark's Lu- theran Church of Charlotte, N C-
January 29, 1883, Rev. J. A, Linn wrote me that he had resigned the Catawba Mission, resignation to take effect May 1, 1883.
Calls Accepted.— On the ::JOth of September, 1882, Rev. T. H. Stro- hecker informed me that he had accepted a call to St. Peter's
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charge and entered upon the work under favorable eircunivstances.
November 11, 1882, Re%'. J. D. Shirey, of the S. C. Synod, notified me that he had accepted a call to 8t. Luke's pastorate and had en- tered upon the work there. On the same date this brother's hon- orable dismissal from the S C. Synod was received, and he desires to be fully connected with our Synod.
March ^0. 1883. Rev. A. D. L. Moser informed me that he had hc- cepted a call to the Guilford pastorate, his pastoral year having^ begun February 18. 1883.
March 26, 1883, Rev. T. S. Brown informed me that he had accepted a call to St. Mark's, Charlotte, N. C, as a supply De- cember 10, 1882. This brother was on April 1. 1883, elected pastor, and is now ready for installation
Rev G. F SchaeflFer accepted a call to Albemarle and Mt. Carmel
Churches on , and is actively engaged in the Master's work
among us.
Installations. — Rev. F. W. E Peschau was installed on May 21, 1882, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wilminston. N. C, Revs. L. A. Bikle, D. D., and F. W. Conrad, D.vD., officiating.
May 28. 1882, Rev. T. H. Strohecker was duly installed pastor of St. Mark's. Charlotte. N. C, the services being performed by Revs. P. W. E. Peschau and F W. Conrad. D. D.
On the 18th of June. 1882. Rev. V. R. Stickley was installed pas- tor of Bethel charge. Revs. L A. Bikle, D. D., and W. A. Lutz offi- ciating.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was installed as pastf)r of St. Luke's, Salem and rirrace Churches November 26, 1882, Revs. V. R. Stickley and W. J. Smith officiating.
Corner-Stone Laying. — The corner-stone of the new St. James' Church, Concord. N. C, Rev. S. T. Hallman. pastor, was laid June 14, 1882. by Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., assisted by Rev. T. H. Stro- hecker and the pastor. A very interesting and instructive address was delivered by Dr L. A. Bikle to an appreciative audience.
The corner-stone of Salem Church was laid September 16, 1882, by Revs. W. A Lutz and V. R. Stickley.
On the 7th of April, 1883, the corner-stone of the new St. Peter's Church was laid by Rev.s. S. Rothrock and T. H. Strohecker.
Dedications. — Christ Church, Rowan County, was soleumly dedi- cated to the Triune Grod on the 17th of December, 1882, by Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D.. assisted by Rev. W. J. Smith. Dr. Davis preached the sermon.
Bethel Church was dedicated April 29, 1883, by Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., assisted by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Prosperity Church, Cabarrus County, Rev. R. W. Petrea, pastor, was consecrated April 29, 1883, Dr. L. A. Bikle officiating.
Concordia Church, Rev. W. A. Lutz, pastor, was set apart to the.
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service of God April 29. 1883, by Rev. W. A. Lutz, assisted by Rev G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. Prof. H. Dysin^fer and Rev, S. T Halliiian, the sermon being: preached by the latter
Dismissions. — February 15, 1883, an honorable dismission wa! granted Rev. E. A. Wingard to enable him to unite with the South Carolina Synod.
March 30, 1883. Rev. W. J. Smith was honorably dismissed frou: this Synod that he might connect himself with the Southwest Vir ginia Synod.
Church Institutions. — North Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary are commended to the careful consideration ol this body, with the earnest hope that such action will be taken an is necessary to make the College a complete success. Should we be unable to do this then close its classic doors foi'ever.
Thanksgiving and Historical Reminiscences. — In obedience to a petition signed by twenty-two clerical members of this Synod, 1 have appointed Thursday, May 3(i, 1883, of our present Session as a day for Thanksgiving to God for His mercies and blessings to oui Church, and for ^le hearing of Historical Reminiscences, this ser- vice to be held at such hour as the Synod in convention may deter- mine In view of their long and faithful services in the cause ol the Master, and their qualification for the ta k. Revs. J. B. Antho ny and Samuel Rothroek are appointed as the principal speakers, Rev. Rothroek to present the Germanic side and Rev. Anthony the English or American phase of our Church and Synodical history; and developmeet.
The idea, though a new one in our Synod, is certainly quite pleas- ing and reflects great credit upon the brethren who have suggested it.
And now, dear brethren, grateful for the honor conferred on me, thanking each one of you for your kindness, and praying God's grace and blessing upon you all, I return th>i trust committed to my hands.
Affectionately yours in Vionds of Christian love,
S. T. HALLMAN, Pres. N. C. Synod.
The foUowinjr officers were elected for the ensuing year •
Rev. S. T. Hallman President.
Rev. J. A. Linn , Rec. Secretary.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau Cor. Secretary.
Col. P. N. Heilig Treasurer.
Rev. J. D. Shirey, having presented an honorablel dismissal from the Ev. Luth. S C. Synod, was, on
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motion, unanimously received as a metnberof Synod and his name entered upon the roll.
Rev. T. S. Brown, having presented a letter of honora- ble dismissal from the Ev. Luth. S. W. Va. Synod, was, on motion, unanimously received as a member of Synod and his name enrolled.
Revs. Dr. T. W. Dosh. N. Aldrich and W. C. Schaeffer, visiting brethren of our beloved Zion, were, by resolution, received as advisory members of Synod.
Revs. A. D. L. Moser and Prof. Holmes Dysinger. be- ing present, were, on motion, received as advisory mem- bers.
The standing committees were announced by the Presi- dent as follows :
Standing Committees.
1. President's Report— Rev. L. A.'Bikle. D. D.. Rev. W. Kimball and George Winecoff.
2. State of the Church— Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Rev. R. L. Brown and J. M. Eddleman.
3. Church iNstitutioas — Rev. B. S. Brown. Rev. E. P. Parker and W. H. Barn hart.
4. Missions— Rev. G. D. Bernheim. D. D.. Rev. V. R. Stickley and M. A. Bost.
5. Unfinished Business — Rev. J. D. Shirey, Rev. R. W. Petrea and Milloia M. Wrightsel.
(■). Proceedings of Conferences — Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. B. S. Brown and A. D. Troutman.
7. Petitions— Rev. J. L. Buck. Rev. H. M. Brown and V. I. Beck.
8. Vacancies — Rev. W. A. Julian, Rev. T. 8. Brown and Henderson Brown.
it. Finance — G. L. Gieeson, Aaron Ritchie and Henry Peeler.
10. Pastoral Districts— R^.v. H. M. Brown. Rev. S. Rothrock and Piiilip Lopp.
The leports of the Presidents of the College and Semi- nary Boards were now read, which were received and refen-ed to the Committee on Church Institutions.
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Reports on the State of the Cliurch were read by the various pastors of Synod.
On motion, time was extended certain pastors for mak- ing more systematic reports on the State of the Church.
Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Benediction by the Secretary.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, o A. M.. May 3d. 1883.
Synod convened, with devotional exei'cises by Rev. S. Rothrock.
The roll was called and the minutes read and adopted.
Reports on the State of the Church were resumed. [
Rev G. F. Schaefifer, having present<-d a letter of hon- j orable dismissal from the Ev. Luth. Pittsburg Synod, was, \ on motion, unanimouslj' received as a member of Synod 1 and his name enrolled.
The Treasurer's report was now read, which was re- ceived and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Treasurer's Report.
SaI.isbury, N. C. May 1st, 188>]. P. N. UEILIO iv account ivHh the Ev. lAUheran Synod of N. O. 1883. Dr.
May 6, To Aiut. received from Fiiuinee Couuuittee $040 H4
"" 6. •' in handt^ of Treasurer 1^81 11 ,*)U
" ;5I», •' Rrv. R. W. Petrea 30 7.")
' :'>0, " Rev. J. A. Linn, Newton 2 lO
• $(374 1»9 1883. Ch.
Mav (i, Bv Auit. paid Rev. W. A. Julian $300 00
"' C. ■ • •■ •' W. Kimball 50 00
" 27, " '• •• E. P. Parker 50 00
" 37. " '• Exp's on same ••■ • 15
July 17, By Amt. paid Rev. W. J. Smith, Print- in;;' Minutes (54 00
Aug. 1, Bv Amt. paid Rev. J. A. Li'in 50 00
Sept. 13, " ' •• " D. J. Koontz. icoPd) 35 00 Nov. 15, '' " •' D. J. Koontz. (fOl\.) 35 00 Dec. 1, '' •• •• J. A. Linn 70 00
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Jan. 8, Bv Amt. i)aid Rev. E. P. Parker 5i 00
Feb. 30. ' " " " D. J. Kooiitz, (co". 50 00
Apr. 7, " ' " S. T. Hallman 3 00
• 11, " •' '■ S. kotlirock IS 05
May 1, Cash in hands of Treasurer. 30 10
$()T4 00 — mU f"9
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Salisbury, N. C, May 1st, 1883. P. N. HEILIG in account with Seminary Fund's 2nd Chair Prof.,
Rev. T. W. Dosh's Salary. 1882. I>R-
Nov, 13, To Auit. rpceived from Holy Trinity S 8 10
" 14. ■' " " St. Luke's 6 00
" 14, " " " Bethel 6 00
- 30, " " " St. Paul's 6 00
Dec. 9. " " " Grace 5 00
9, " " " St. John's, Salisbury 10 00
" 12, •' '' '• Salem 4 40
" 15, " " " Hickory 2 40
St. Michael's 10 00
Knochville. 29 00
Bethel and Mt. Olive 4 42
Union 12 00
'' " " Christiana 5 TO
" " Luther Chapel and Centre
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S130 02 — $130 02 Tlie Coinrnitree on Blank Forms for Parv)chial and Fiiitiiicial Reports now i-ead its report, w'.iich was re- €eivefl and adopted, and the c )st ordereil to \)' paid. Parochial and Financial Blank Reports.
In compliance with the requestof the Secretary and the directions of the President of Synod, to attend -as Chairman of the Commit- tee oil the form and make-up of the blank parochial and finanoial reports— to the printiij? of the same, as per resolution of Synod, (paye 19, last year's Minutes.) I would report :
1. That the matter has been attended to as prescribed, to-wit : 350 of each kind — ,i> subiuitt-d to Syiio I for inspection— have been printed and put into the Secretary's care.
2. That the bid for pi-intint? the same (called •'rule- work" amoiiff printer.-;) is herewith sul)mitt^d and calls for !?i4.J(i, which sum I tru-t wid now be paid uie. I havin.? paid the same about two months ai^fo. Respectfully.
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
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The report of Committee on Proceedings of Conferences was read and received to be considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 6.
Your Committee on Conferential proceedings would report thd following: |
1st. The Western Conference had three meetings during the year. Nothing of importance was transacted at the first meeting, except a discussion on Confirmation and the voting of $25 to our colored Missionary, Rev. D. J. Koontz. At the second meeting N.C. College and our Female Seminary engaged the attention of Conference and it pledged support to these institutions. At the third meeting! nothing transpired requiring the attention of this Synod.
2nd. The Eastern Conference likewise had three meetings duririg the year. In the minutes of the first and second meetings nothing is found claiming the attention of this body. At the third meeting however the Home Mission work was discussed, and there being loud cries for help from Mooresville and other points Conference determined to begin the Mission work at that point and support it un- til Synod could suppoi't it; and hence authorized Rev. W. A. Lutz to employ a suital)le missionary as soon as possible and locate him at! Mooresville. We would recommend that this action of the Eastern' Conference be approved by Synod, and that the proper moral and pecuniary support be given at this session to make the efforts of Conference the more successful in this laudable enterprise.
W. A. LUTZ. T. S. BR' >WN. A. D. TROUTMAN.
The time for divine service having arrive<i Synod took; a recess subject to the call of the President.
The hour usually devoted to divine service was made the occasion of special Thanksgiving service and the presentation of Historical Reminiscences, by appoint- ment of the President. Rev. S. Rothrock giving its Ger- manic and Rev. J. B. .Anthony its -^.merican or English phase of development.
The exercises wei-e concluded by the pr-esentaticm to our aged fathers — Revs, Rothrock ajid Anthony — each a gold-head cane, tokens of the esteem in which they are held by their brethren of the Synod, for long and faithful services in tbe cause of the Divine Master.
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THIRD SESSION.
Thursday, 2 P. M., May 3d, 1883.
Synod convened.
Prayer by Rev. W. C. Schaeffer.
Rev. J. J. Soberer. President of our General Synod, be- ing present, was, ort motion, received as au advisory member of Synod.
Rev. Mr. Gurley, of the German Reformed Church, and Rev. C. J. Curtis, of the Protestant Episcopal Church being present, were, on motion, invited to seats within the bar of Synod.
The report of Committee on Proceedings of Confer- ences was resumed.
Item 1, adopted. . Item 2, adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The report of Delegates to the General Synod was read, which was received to be considered by items.
Report of the Delegates to the General Syuod.
The Greneral Synod of the Evangelical Lutherar Church in the South convened in Charlotte, N. C, May 25th-30th, 1882, at which the North CaroUna Synod was fully represented. Its meetings were characterized with commendable harmony and great activity in laboring for the upbuilding of the Church and its institutions. That portion of its transactions which specially claims our atten- tion at this time is the Theological Seminary, Foreign Missions and the Richmond Mission.
The Theological Seminary has two professors, one of whom, Rev. Dr. Repass, is supported entirely by the S. C. Synod ; the second professor, Rev. Dr. Dosh, who is at present in our midst, is supported by the other Synods connected with the General Synod, of which oxir Synod has to raise an annual quota of $825.
Concerning' Foreign Missions the following resolutions were passed : 'That a committee of one from each District Synod shall be appoinved to constitute the Committee on Foreign Missions, whose duty it shall be to raise funds for the support of a missionary to the foreign field, said funds to be contributed through the Treasurers of said District Synods to the Central Conuuittee on Missions, the Central Committee to forward the same to that Gen- eral Board with whom this Synod shall co-operate.''
2nd. "That the Central Connnittee on Missions be authorized to select aud sustain a Missionary in the foreign field, through the
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Mission Board of the Greneral Svnod North, to be known as our Missionary." Committee on Foreign Missions consists of Revs- W. C. Schaeffer, L. G. M. Miller. E. T. Horn, S. T. Hallman and W. A. Ti^^ner.
Richmond Mission. — "The North Carolina Synod, through their delegation, expressed their interest in the success of the Richmond Mission, and cordially invited the missionary, Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, to make a canvass of the Synod, promising the heartv co-operation of the pastors in the effort to raise funds for the liquidation of the unprovided debt of the Mission." Rev. Schaeffer is now in our midst and knows full well how to make the wants and prospects of the Richmond Mission known to us.
Ct. d. bernheim,
Chairman. L. A. BIKLE. S. T. HALLMAN. V. R. STICKLEY. W. A. BARRIER. W. J. SMITH. J. A. FISHER. P. N. HEILia. 1). R. HOOVER. JACOB DULS. Item I. adopted. Item i. adopted.
Item ;;. ari(>pted an(i the f(»ll(»\ving- resolutions passed r
Rtaolctd, That we assume to pay fl.oOO of the debt of Richmond
Mission, and that we pay the same in three annual installments,
!|3:>l;{8io per year, with interest on balance due from year to year.
Resolctd That a committee of three be appoi ted to apportion
said amount to the several charge.- of Synod.
Coinmirtee ; Kev. V. K. Stickley. Kev. Dr. L. A.. Bikle and Rev. B. S. Brown.
Report adopted as a vvhole.
Synod adjourned till to-morrow 9 A. M. Prayer by Rev. B. S. Bi-own.
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday, rt A. M., May Uh, 1883.
Synod met.
Prayer by Rev. W. A. Julian.
Tlie roll was called and tiie minutes read and adopted. The leport of Committee on Vacancies was read. The report was received to be considered by items.
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Report of Committee No. 8.
Your Coiuiiiittee on Vacancies would submit the following report ; 1st. The church in Salisbury has recently been made vacant by the resignation of the Rev. W. J. Smith. Your connnittee recom- mend that the President of Synod be requested to advise with the council of said church at an early day with reference to a speedy supply of that pastorate.
2nd. Is the Catawba charge lately vacated by Rev. J. A. Linn. We recommend that the churches of this charge be supplied with preaching by the ministers of the Eastern Conference until the services of a regular pastor are secured.
3d. St. Matthew's Church in Davie Couity, with a new church in Rowan County, are supplied by Rev. H. M. Brown. We recom- mend that this arrangement be continued for the present year. Your Committee know of no other vacancies.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. JULIAN. T. S. BROWN. HENDERSON BROWN.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, deferred till after report of Joint Committee. Item 3, adopted.
The report of committee on Richmond Mission appor- tionment was now read and received to be considered.
Report of Committee on Richmond Mission Apportion- ment.
Your Committee appointed to apportion to the churches the $1,0J0 voted to the Richmond Mission would report as follows : Rev. S. Rothrock's Charge :
Organ Church - $ 25 00
Ebenezer Church 25 00
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau's Charge :
St. Paul's Church 100 00
Rev. R. W. Petrea's Charge :
St. John's Church 75 00
Prosperity Church 10 00
Rev. W. A. Julian's Charge :
Sandy Creek Church 25 00
Pilgrim ('hurch 15 00
Reformation Church 15 00
Lexington Church 5 00
Lebanon Church 5 00
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Rev. B. S. Brown's Charge :
Luther Chapel 40 00
Centre Grrove Church 20 00
Rev. E. P. Parker's Charge :
Nazareth Church 10 00
Hopewell Church 5 00
Bethany Church 5 00
Rev V. R. Stickley's Charge :
Bethel Church 20 00
St. Paul's Church 30 00
Christ Church 10 00
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge :
Union Church. 22 50
Christiana Church 13 50
St. John's Church, Salisbury 60 00
Rev. H M. Brown's Charge ;
St. Michael's Church 30 00
St. Paul'sChurch 10 00
St. Matthew's Church 15 00
Providence Church 5 00
Rev. Dr. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity 25 00
Rev. J. L. Buck's Charge :
Frieden's Church 70 00
Macedonia Church 12 50
St. Paul's Church 17 50
Rev. S. T. Hallman's Charge :
St. James' Church 50 00
Coldwater Church 10 00
Mt. Hermon Church 10 00
Rev. T. S. Brown's Charge :
St. Mark's Church 15 00
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge .
Bethel Church 15 00
St. Stephen's Church 10 00
Mt. Olive Church 10 00
Rev. W- A. Lutz's Charge :
St Enoch's Church 40 00
Trinity Church 30 00
Concordia Church 20 00
Mooresville 5 00
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Rev. T. H. Strohecker's Charge :
St. Matthew's Church • ^^ ^
St. Peter's Church 20 00
Luther's Church • • • ^^ ^^
Rev. G. F. Schaeffer's Charge :
Albemarle Church ^ ^^
Mt. Carmel Church ■ ^ ^
Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col'd) :
Concord Mission, (col'd) • 1^^^
Respectfully submitted,
V.R. STICKLEY. B. S. BROWN. L. A. BIKLE.
Report adopted.
The hour for divine service having arrived Synod took a recess subject to the call of the President. Prayer by Rev. W. C. Schaeffer.
Rev. W. A. Lutz preached from Exod. I4 : 15.
FIFTH SESSION.
Friday, 2 P. M., May 4th, 1883.
Synod convened.
Prayer by Dr. Dosh..
The report of Committee on Missions was now read and received to be considered by items.
Resolved, That PtatesviUe and Mooresville be constituted a mis- sion field to be served by Rev. V. R. Stickley, whose salary shall be supplemented by an appropriation of $300 from the funds of the Synod.
On motion further consideration of the report was postponed till to-morrow morning.
The pastors now handed in their Parochial and Finan- cial reports which were properly entered upon the min- utes.
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Resolved, That to-morrow \{)% o'clock be set apart for hearing Rev. Dr. Dosh. of the Theological Seminary, Salem, Va.
Resolved, That we now extend to Rev. J. J. Scherer the privilege of the floor of Synod.
After having made a few remarks upon subjects of general interest to our Southern Church it was
Resolved, That we have heard with much pleasure the worthy President of General Synod, Rev. J. J. Scherer.
On motion Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morn- ing at 9 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. J. J. Scherer.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday, 9 A. M., May 5th, 1883.
Synod convened.
Prayer by Rev. T. S. Brown.
The roll was called and the minutes read and adopted.
On motion, the regular order of business was suspended for hearing reports.
Report of Committee on President's Report was read, received and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 1.
Your Committee on President's Report would present the follow- ing :
The President, after a suitable introduction, gives a full and con- cise statement of his official acts.
Under the head of Church Institutions he expresses the hope that Synod will take the necessary action to make North Carolina College a success. As this matter will be presented for considera- tion by the Committee on Church Institutions, we offer no sugges- tion or recommendation.
We find nothing else in the report requiring the legislation of this body.
Respectfully,
L. A. BIKLE. W. KIMBALL. G. WINECOPF.
Report of Corresponding Delegate to the Tennessee Synod was read, received and adopted.
Report of Corresponding Delegate to the Tennessee Synod.
Your delegate, failing to see the notice of last meeting of Tennes-
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see Synod in time to make arrangements for an absence from home for several days, did not attend. He regi-ets this very much. Respectfully,
L. A. BIKLE.
Report of Corresponding Secretary v^^as read, received and adopted.
Report of Corresponding Secretary.
The Corresponding Secretary of Synod would report that he has examined the Minutes of] General Synod and of South Carolina Synod, but found nothing of special interest to communicate to this body that has not been or will not be presented through some other source.
Respectfully, :^. L. A. BIKLE, Cor. Secy.
The Report of Joint Committee was read, which was received to be considered by items.
Report of Joint Committee.
Your Committee appointed at last meeting of this Synod to meet a similar Committee of the Tennessee Synod, would report that a meeting was held at Hickory, N. C, March 27th, 1888, and after a careful consideration of the matter committed to the two Commit- tees for agreement and action, the'foUowing paper was unanimous- ly adopted :
We, the undersigned committees, appointed by the respective Synods which we represent, the Evan. Luth. North Carolina ancf Tennessee Synods, at their sessions in 1882, respectfully submit the following as the conclusion and result of our deliberations at Hick- ory relative to the important matter in hand :
The object of our appointment being to mature and submit for the consideration of and adoption by said Synods in ("onvention assembled, some expedient, judicious, equitable plan or policy to prevent conflicts between these Synods in their efforts to extend the Redeemer's Kingdom on earth, in the occupancy of places, the establishment of mission points, the erection of church edifices, the organization of congregations, &c.— conflicts calculated to dispar- age the efforts at and the prosperity of such places, establishments, erections, organizations, &c., as are already occupied and inaugu- rated by the one or the other of these Synods, and in process of ex- istence, we submit the subjoined plan or policy as practicable and elTective :
I. That inasmuch as the aforesaid Synods confess and teach in accordance with the Confessional basis of the Evan. Luth, Church as set forth in her Symbols, and while the said Synods so confess
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and teach, neither Synod, in its efforts to promote the Gospel and cause of Christ, shall occupy places, erect churches, establish mis- sionary points, organize congregations, &c., where such things have already been instituted by the other, in villages or towns whose in habitants do not exceed 2,000 souls ; and so too in regard to churches and church work in the country or communities, as respecv should be paid to locations at reasonable distances, in order that a con- flict of interests may be prevented by the inauguration of such efforts too nearly contiguous.
II. That in towns or cities having more than 2,000 inhabitants, and large enough to support two or more Lutheran Churches, it may be advantageous for both Synods to operate, without any view of conflict or infringement.
III. That when or where either of said Synods has a member or members residing in community, village, or tow i, already occupied by the other in any church enterprise, it shall be the duty of that Synod to advise such member or members to unite with those already occupied with the Redeemer's Kingdom at such place or places.
IV. That in all proper efforts to promote the interests of the church, friendly, Christian relations shall be maintained and cher- ished between the two Synods, each respecting the rights of the other, as it becomes Christians to do in the dissemination of the Gospel and in the promotion of the church.
L. A. BIKLB. S. ROTHROCK. D. R. HOOVER. ' Cammittee of W. C. Synod.
A. J. FOX. P. C. HENKEL. AMBROSE C'OSTNER. Committee of Tenn. Synod.
Having transacted the business for which the two Committees were appointed, some time was then spent in considering our in- terests in Hickory. Your Committee are satisfied that the Mission in that place ought not to have been undertaken.
The meeting of the two Committees was a pleasant and har- monious one, and if their action be approved by both Synods, we feel assured that not only all future conflicts between the two Synods will be prevented, but also the true interests of pure Lu- theranism will be promoted. Respectfully,
L. A. BIKLE. S. ROTHROCK. D. R. HOOVER.
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Each item was separately adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Missions was resumed.
Resolced That this Synod elect an Executive Coiiiinittee ori' Home Missions which shall be authorized to appoint a Missionary or Missionaries whose duty it shall be to visit such points in the bounds of this Synod as in their judgment may seem advisable;: and that the Committee stipulate the amount of compensation and provide for the payment of the salary.
Resolved, That all missionary matter be placed in the hands of the Executive Committee.
On motion a committee of three was appointed to nom- inate an Executive Committee of five.
Committee : Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim. Rev. W. A. Lutz and Hon. H. C. McCalister.
The report of Committee on Missions was by resolution tabled.
The Executive Committee as nominated are : Rev. S. Rothrock. Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. S. T. Hallman, Mr. I. F. Patterson and Hon. H. C. McCalister.
The time fixed for that purpose having arrived Synod now heard, with deep interest. Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., on the subject of the Theological Seminary. Salem. Va.
On nioti(.n. the report of the Theological Seminary as read by Dr. Dosh was adopted and ordered to be incor- porated in the Minutes of this Synod.
Report of Theological Seminary.
The Faculty of your Theological Seminary at Salem, Va., recog- nizing with pleasure the fostering relation now sustained by the N. C. Synod to this Institution, embrace the occasion of your an- nual cc>nvention to present their fraternal greetings and to ask your confidence and earnest co-operation in the work of thorough theological instruction committed to them. The first desideratum is men. This is true throughout the whole church. Pious and capable young men of consecrated spirit should be sought out and the claims of the Master pressed upon them in view of the growing demand for "laborers in his harvest field." Thus many more might attend the Theological Seminary without any additional cost tO' its present annual expenses. We now have no students from your Synodical territory. We therefore express the earnest hope that you will soon send us some candidates for the Christian ministry to>
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receive the preparation requisite to enable them "to rightly divide the word of truth." The past year we have had seven students — three in the Senior Class, one in the Middle and three in the Junior. We should have three or four times that number, and such would be the case if this Sj^nod and the other Synods would awake to their responsibility in this matter and properly address themselves to this work, justly deemed most important if not essential to the prosperity of our church. T. W. DOSH.
The hour for service having arrived Synod took a re- cess subject to the call of the President. Prayer by Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle.
Rev. T. W. Dosh, D. D., preached from Jude, 30 and 21
verse.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Saturday, 2 P. M., May oth, 1883. Synod met.
Prayer by Rev. N. Aldrich.
The Corresponding Delegate to S. C. Synod now read his report, which was received and adopted.
Report of Corresponding Delegate to S. C. Synod.
As representative, on behalf of the regularly chosen delegate and his alternate and under the appointment and official credentials of the President of Synod, I attended the 58th Convention of the S. C. Synod, held in the city of Charleston, in St. Matthew's German Lu- theran Church, Rev. L. Mueller, D. D , pastor.
The reception given was cordial and fraternal, and the various sessions of that body were much enjoyed by your representative.
It is an excellent body of men who manage the affairs entrusted to them in a praiseworthy and excellent manner and with marked ability. This Synod could teach us some lessons in giving. It is wide awake in this line and reports as the total of its contributions for last year $14,931.01, being twice as much as our contributions last year.
Rev. L. K. Probst, its Secretary and pastor of the Wentworth Street Lutheran Church, Charleston, was appointed delegate, and Rev. C. P Boozer, of Leesville, his alternate to this the 80th Con- vention of our Synod.
Rev. L. K. Probst informs me that it is impossible for him to at- tend. Of the alternate's coming I know nothing. Respectfully,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
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The report of Committee on State of the Church was now read. Report was received and adopted.
Report of Committee No. ?;.
Your committee would Jreport that there is a marked and de- cided improvement in the uniformity of the reports on this impor- tant subject over those of last year. Your committee has gleaned from the reports read and received the following :
1st. That the attendance upon all the means of grace is very gratifying and encouraging, and that the Sacraments are very generally observed. There is growth in many congregations in the number of communicants, and some of the pastors report every child baptized in their charges.
2nd . That the increase of our membership has been very general, and that without exception almost we do not only hold our own but enjoy growth in this line.
All 8ui day Schools in our connection are enjoying marked pros^ perity, with but a very few exceptions, and nearly all charges have either had or are about gathering catechetical classes.
3d. There is an evident and commendable growth in liberality, and the financial contributions for all objects certainly in excess of last year. A number of new churches have been built, anumber repaired and refurnished, and other local objects attended to in a manner that is praiseworthy, and we can but rejoice that our people are waking up to a consciousness of their own ability, and we hope and pray that they may devise and consummate still greater and more libe- ral things for the Lord and His cause from year to year.
4th. 1 here are but few items of special jsignificance, and these will be brought up next year. Not a single case of church trouble has been reported, of which we are glad. We seem to be at peace with ourselves and the rest of mankind. May this continue.
5th. There is a general growth in spiritual life, but no special in- dications of piety. Although there is growth in spiritual things. we are far from being what we should be spiiitually. Family prayer seems most neglected.
Respectfully,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
R. L. BROWN.
J. M. EDDLEMAN.
The report of Committee on Pastoral Districts was now- read. The report was received and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 10.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts, having no papers in their
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hands, and. believin<;- that all our pastorates are harmoniously ar- ranged, have no changes to recomniend. Respectfully submitted,
H M. BROWN.
SAM'L ROTHROCK.
PHILIP LOPP.
The report of Committee on Unfinished Business was now read aad n-'ceived to be considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 5.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business would report the fol- lowing :
1. A committee was appointed to look after Synod's interest in certain property at Sheppard's Cross Roads. (See Minutes p. 10.) Is the committee ready to report ?
2. Is the committee "constituted to interpret and define what is meant by the word 'minister' and what is a valid excuse as speci- fied in Sec 9, (Chapter I of our Constitution" ready to report ? (Min., p. 13.)
3. Have the members of St. Mark's, (jold Hill, disposed of their church property ? and if so have they paid SlOO of the proceeds of the sale to the Treasury of Synod ? (Min. p. 150. )
4. Has the Chairman of the Executive Committee on Home Mis- sions discharged the duty imposed by Resolution on p. 19 and, if so, with what success ?
5. We recommend that the Secretary be requested to have the formula for reports on the State of the Church as adopted last year printed with the standing resolutions of Synod.
6. What disposition should be made of the delinquent assess- ments, made in 1879, to pay College debt ? (Min. p. 25.)
Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY.
R. W. PETREA.
M. M. WRIGHTSEL.
Item 1. Yes, and deemed unadvisable to dispose of the church property.
Item 2. Duty unperformed and committee continued.
Item 3. Yes.
Item 4. Answered in Report of Executive Committee on Home Missions, which was read, received and adopted.
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Report of Executive Committee on Home Missions.
Your Committee would report that as no money was left unap- propriated at the last meeting of Synod, they found their hands, tied and did not think themselves justified in conducting a corres- pondence with any one, that was sure to result in nothing. With- out money in the Treasury of Synod, it is useless to promise even the payment of expenses to any of our Mission points. Respectfully,
L. A. BIKLE.
W J. SMITH.
S. ROTHROCK.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item (3. Referred to the time of considering- the inter- ests of N. C. College. Report adopted.
Resolved. That the remainder of the salary due our Theological Professor at Salem, Va., Rev. Dr. T. W. Dosh. be paid him out of the Synod's Treasury to-day, the amount being $195.
Resolced, That the salary of our Theological Professor due froiu this Synod ($825) be paid quarterly, and that the pastors send up to the Treasurer their respective apportionments as soon as practi- cable.
Resolved, That Section 6. under the head of Standing Resolu- tions, be made to read as follows :
''Resoloed, That we recommend, that, in each case, when a pas- tor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite of Confirma- tion, a certificate be given."
Resolved, That the latter part of Section 4, Chapter III of our Constitution, treating of members, be so amended as to read, "and shall likewise connect himself with our Synod by promptly for- warding his letter of honorable dismissal from the Synod to which he belonged to the President ; and the accepting the same on the part of the President shall entitle him to full membership— subject to the approval of Synod at its next meeting "
Resolved, That as it is the sense of the congregation in Charlotte, that their success and prosperity in that city demand anew church in a more favorable locality, this Synod will endorse such a move- ment and will give it all possible moral and pecuniary support.
On motion, a committee of three was appointed to pre- pare a suitable resolution on the death of Rev. Dr. C. P. Krauth. late of the Philadelphia Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa.
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Committee : Rev. T. H. Strohecker, Rev. W. A. Lutz and Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to estimate the proba- ble amount of money that will be needed at the next meeting of Synod for all purposes, and that the said amount be apportioned among the congregations of Synod, with the earnest request that the several amounts so apportioned be fuUv paid.
Committee : Rev. J. D. Shirey, Rev. B. S. Brown and Rev. V. R. Stickley.
The following resolution, prepared by the committee was adopted. Synod rising and voting in silence :
Resolved, That ir the death of Kev. C. P. Krauth. D. D., LL. D. our Synod feels with our church at large that we have lost a kind and loving friend, our church an eminent teacher, whose virtues are already indelibly stamped on the common heart of humanity. No words of ours can add to his fame as a Theologian. An ac- knowledged leader among the followers of Christ has fallen. And as a Synod we mingle our tears with our Christian brethren and extend our sympathy to his bereaved family, relying in faith upon Him who doeth all things well, and patiently await the second coming of Christ, when we shall all meet again.
T. H. STROHECKER.
W. A. LUTZ.
V. R. STICKLEY.
The Report of Committee on Petitions was now read and received to be considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 7.
Your Committee have to report :
1st. A letter of excuse from Rev. W. H. Cone, of New Market, Va., in which he says both the condition of his health and distance prevent his attendance upon this meeting of Synod. We recom- mend that he be excused.
2nd. Also a letter of excuse from Rev. ,J. H. Fesperman of this Synod who has been sorely afflicted for some time and on account of his very feeble condition is unable to be present. He desires to be remembered by this body both in our private and public devotions. We recommend that, at some suitable time, this body unitedly sup- plicate (rod for His blessing upon this afflicted brother.
3d. We have a petition from the congregation organized by Rev.
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W. A. Lutz, Nov. 1st, 1882, at Mooresville, N. C, for admission into this Synod. We recommend it be granted.
4th. We have a petition from Prosperity Church, a new congre- ;gation, Rev. R. W. Petrea, pastor, desiring to be admitted into this Synod. We recommend its request be granted.
5th. We have petitions from three churches kiiidly asking this .Synod to hold its next annual meeting in their churches. Respectfully submitted,
J. L. BUCK. H. M. BROWN. V. I. BECK.
Items 1, 2 and 3, adopted.
Item 4. Adopted, on condition the congregation adopts the Augsburg Confession, the President being authorized to receive them.
Item 5. Referred to time of fixing place of next meet- ing of Synod.
Report adopted.
Item 2 of Report of Committee on Vacancies w^as. on motion, amended by the adoption of the following pre- amble and resolutions :
Whkreas, The prospects of our building a church at Hickory, N. C, whilst occupied as uiissionary ground by the Tennevssee Synod are not flattering, and inasn)uch as the N. C. Synod has a church building at Newton, N. C, in good condition, and, whereas, two organizations are now in existence at Hickory, one of the Tenn. Synod and the other of the N. C. Synod, which arrangement we believe to be detrimental to the interests of the Lutheran Church dn general ; Therefore,
Reshlved, 1st That a committee of three be appointed by this body to meet and confer w^ith a similar committee from the Ten- nessee Synod in regard to an exchange of the property of the N. C. Synod in Newton for the property held by the Tennessee Synod in Hickoi'y.
Retsolved, 2nd. That this committee be invested with plenary powers to consummate said arrangements and that this Synod ad- vise its members at Newton, in case such exchange is made, to connect themselves with the Tennessee Synod.
Resolved, Sd. That, in case the above arrangements cannot h& consummated, the matter of disposing of our property in Hickory be referred to the Executive Committee on Home Missions.
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Committee : Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. S. T. Hallmanaud Ho ). H. C. McCalister.
The Report was now adopted as amended.
Rev. A. D. L. Moser having presented a letter of hon- oral)Ie dismissal from the Ev. Luth. S. C. Synod was. on motion, unanimously received as a member of Synod and his name enrolled.
The Report of Committee on Church Institutions was. now read and received to be considered by items.
Pending discussion. Synod adjourned to meet Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
EIGHTH SESSION.
Monday, 9 A. M.. May 7th, 18S3.
Synod met.
Prayer by Rev. A. D. L. Moser.
The roll was called and the Minutes read and adopted.
On motion, the regular order of business was sus- pended for the transaction of other business.
The Report of Committee on Synodical apportionment was read, received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Synodical Apportionment.
Your Comniittee on Apportionment for the ensuingyear find that owing to the increasing demands of Synod and ^ur obhgation to meet our responsibiUty in the Master's work fully .ft, oOO will be necessary for efficient work at our next annual meeting, to-wit : For Home Missions $600 ; for Foreign Missions f 325 ; for Theological Professor's Salary S825 ; for Synodical Treasury $250 ; Total, $1,500. We submit the following apportionment with the earnest solicita- tion that each church raise the full amount apportioned it. Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY.
B. S. BROWN.
V. R. STICKLEY.
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CHURCHES.
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Ebenezer
St. Paul's, (Wihiiington). St John's, (Cabarrus Co.
Prosperity.
Sandy Creek.
Pilgrim
Reformation.
Lexington
Lebanon
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Center Grove
Shiloh
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Union
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Holy Trinity
Frieden's
Macedonia.
St. Paul's.
St. James' (Concord).
Mt. Hermon
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Bethel, (Stanley)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch..
Trinity..
Concordia
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Luther's
Bethel, (Rowan)
St. Paul's
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Resolved, That Rev. J. S. Heilig be excused from attendance upon the present meeting of Synod.
Resolved^ That we, as a Synod, tender thanks to the kind friends at Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, for so kindly and gene- rously, during the past year, aiding our College financially ; and we pray God's blessing upon them.
Resolved. That Rev. L. A. Bikle. D. D.. Rev. B. S. Brown and Rev. V. R. Stickley be constituted a committee on preparing a. programme and setting a time and selecting a place for the proper celebration of the 40Qth anniversary of Luther's Birthday, Nov. 10th. 1888, and that said connnittee make due and proper announce- ment of the arrangements they may make in the Lutheran Visitor.
The Report of Committee on Finance was read, re- ceived and adopted.
Report of Committee No. 9.
Your Committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and Vouchers and find them correct. They received balance on hand from last year's Treasurer, $20.20. They also repoi-t the following contributions for Synodical purposes : Rev. S. Rothi'ock's Charge :
Organ Church $ 20 40
Ebenezer Church 23b85
Rev. W A. Lutz's Charge :
St. Enoch's Church 30 51
Trinity Church 19 00
Concordia Church 6 00
Mooresville Church 2 00
Rev. W. A. Julian's Charge :
Sandy Creek Church 29 46
Pilgrim Cihurch ; 23 45
Cherryhill Church. 7 25
Lexington Church 6 25
Rev V. R Stickley's Charge :
Bethel Church 21 00-
St. Paul's Church 2100'
Christ Church. 5 00-
Rev. A. D. L. Moser's Charge :
Low's Church COO'
Richland Church 2 OO'
Coble Church .■ 2 00
Rev. R. W. Petrea's Charge :
St. John's Church 98 00
Prosperity Church 7 00
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Rev J. D.Shirey's Charge:
Salem Church. 17 80
St. Luke's Church 16 00
Grace Church 29 00
Rev. R. L Brown's Charge :
Union Church. 23 65
Christiana Church 9 70
Rev. E. p. Parker's Charge :
Bethany Church 75
Nazareth Church 1 75
Hopewell Church 1 75
Shiloh Church 3 00
Rev. S. T. Hallman's Charge :
St. James' Church 18 50
Coldwater Church. 5 00
Mt. Hermon Church 3 35
Rev. B. S. Brown's Charge :
Luther Chapel .* 24 00
Centre Grrove Church 16 00
Rev. T. S. Brown's Charge :
St. Mark's Church 20 00
Rev. J. L. Buck's Charge :
Frieden's Church 53 57
St. Paul's Church 24 20
Macedonia Church 7 23
Rev. H M. Brown's Charge :
St. Michael's Church 2145
St. Paul'sChurch 3 00
Rev. G. F. Schaeflfer's Charge :
Mt. Carmel Church 5 00
Albemarle Church 8 00
Rev. T. H. Strohecker's Charge :
St. Peter's Church 5 50
St. Matthew's Church 7 70
Rev. Dr. J. B. Davis' Charge :
Church of the Holy Trinity 41 10
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau's Charge :
St. Paul's Church 66 81
From Sunday School of the same, to be distributed as
follows :— To Rev. J. H. Fesperman $7 00
" Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col'd). 5 00
" Lexington Mission. 5 00
" Forsythe Mission 5 00— 22 00
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Rev. W. Kiinbairs Charge .
St. Stephen's Church 4 05
Bethel Church. 10 86
Mt. Ohve Church 6 47
Rev. D. J. Koontz's Charge (coPd) :
Pleasant Grove 1 .55
Concord Mission, 2 65
Vacant Churches :
St. John's Church, Salisbury ... 44 00
Hickory Church 2 40
From Treasurer of St. Stephen's Church, sale of Grold Hill
Church 100 00
From Rev. .J. B. Anthony 2 00
The amounts previously setit in as acknowledged on Treasurer's Report for Dr. Dosh's salary have been credited to the proper churches and are included in the above report, to-wit, $13-. 02. De- ducting said amount lea,ves §850.34, for which we have the Treas- urer's receipt. From Synodical collection at St. Stephen's Church, $13.54 — which has been paid them since taking the above receipt. They also have a receipt for this amount.
G. L. GREESON.
HENRY PEELER.
AARON RITCHIE.
Resolved, That Rev. F W. E. Peschau be a committee to trans- late from the German and prepare the first twenty-five years' min- utes of this Synod, with a view to their publication, and report at the next meeting of Synod.
Removed, That Report of Committee on Revision of Apportion- ment List — Minutes of '81 — be and is heret)y repealed, and Class A., Class B., Class C' , and Class D. abolished.
Resolved, That the Treasurer of Synod be instructed to receive and give credit for the contributions of each congregation on its apportionment, keeping a separate account for each object recog- nized or supported by Synod, and that the Financial Committee govern itself accordingly.
Resolved, That the thanks of Synod be tendered this community for kind hospitality shown during its sessions, and that the pastor read this resolution before the congregation at its next regular ser- vice.
Resolved, That Synod shall elect annually a speaker or speakers to preach a sermon or deliver an address during each annual meet- ing— one on the subject of Education and the other on Missions.
On motion, Sec. 2. Chapter VIII of the Constitution was amended by the insertion of the following clauses :
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"or in the case of colored candidates" — "and colored can- didates can be licensed."
Resolved, That the Secretary have 1,500 copies of the Minutes printed for distribution.
Resolved, That tliis Synod pay its portion of the amount neces- sary to sustain our ( Jeneral Synod's ^Missionary in India.
On motion. Synod took a recess subject to the call of the President. Benediction b}^ the President.
NINTH SESSION.
Monday. 2 P. M., May 7th, 1883. Synod met.
Prayer by Rev. Dr. Davis.
The following were elected to make addresses at the next meeting of Synod :
ON EDUCATION.
Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle, Principal ; Rev. T. S. Brown, Al- ternate.
ON MISSIONS.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Principal : Rev. W. A. Lutz, Alternate.
Resolved, That we endorse the Lutheran Visitor, the orojan of the Southern General Synod, as worthy of our support and co- operation, having among its editors a member of our own body, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau.
Resolved, That we do not send Delegates to the South Caroliiia and Tennessee Synods, but instead authorize our Corre.'^ponding Secretary to convey to these bodies the fraternal greetings of this Synod.
Delegates to the Ev. Luth. General Synod South were chosen as follows :
MINISTERIAL.
Principals. A Iternates.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau Rev. J. B. Davis. D. D.
Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Rev. S. T. Hallman Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Rev. J. A. Linn Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
Rev. J. D. Shirey Rev. B. S. Brown.
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LAY.
Principals. AUer'tintes.
Mr. D. R. Hoover Hon. H. C. McCalister.
Mr. I. F. Patterson Mr. G. L. Greeson.
Mr. D. A. Miller Mr. J. L. Graeber.
Mr. H. Vollers Mr. J. W. Bostian.
Col. P. N. Heilig . Mr. P. M. Brown.
Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim having resig-ned as a mem- ber of the Board of Trustees of N. C. College, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau was elected to fill the vacancy.
Resolved, That when we adjourn we adjourn to meet at Ebene- zer Ev. Luth. Church, Rowan Co., N. C,, on Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1884, at 10 A. M.
Resolved, That in case we have a call meeting of Synod, we meet at Bethel Ev. Luth Church, Rowan Co., N. C,
Resolved, That $10 be paid the Secretary out of our Synodical Treasury as a slight remuneration for his services.
The report of Committee on Church Institutions was now resumed and the following resolutions passed :
Resolved, 1st. That we will not close or give up N. C. College, but rally anew to its suppoi't.
Resolved, 2nd. That we recommend that we now and right here begin the work of liquidating the debt, $890, resting upon it, by subscriptions payable in one year.
Resolved, 2>d. That, if it conflict not with the Charters, we re- commend that Mt Pleasant Female Seminary and N. C. College be united in one and that we make of the College an institution for co- education ; and, that, in case it conflicts with the Charters, the Charters be so amended as to avoid the confliet.
Resolved, 4th. That to facilitate such movement the two Boards of Trustees, if not contrary to the Constitution now existing, be merged into one, to be called the Board of Trustees of N. C College, said Board to operate in the interests of said institution as hereto- fore, selecting Professors, etc. , etc., and that we recommend also the securing of a few lady teachers.
Resolved, bth. That in some suitable inannei- arrangements be made to call upon the Church at large in the United States for fur- ther financial assistance either by the appointment of some one to canvass the church or by sending out appeals or by doing both, the Board of Trustees being allowed in the premises to take such steps as will commend themselves most to their joint wisdom.
Resolved, Qth. That we recommend that our pastors preach spe-
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35
cial sermons on Christian education at least twice during the com- ing year and present the interests of our institution, and with their people make special and earnest prayer to Almighty God our Heavenly Father tor His blessing on our school of learning.
Ref<oUed, 1th. That the Board of Trustees take the necessary measures to continue the exercises of the College for the present
Synodical year.
Resolved. Sth. That a committee of thre^ be appointed, in the meantime, to confer with .-imilar committees from the S. C. and Tennessee Synods and investigate the chances for a consolidation of N. C. College with either Newberry or Concordia College or both, and to consider a place at which to locate such a consoUdated in- stitution, and to determine whether it shall be a school solely for males or for co-education, and that the committee report to a called session or to the next annual meeting of our Synod, and that they be authorized in case of success to secure offers from places desiring the institution in their midst.
Committee— Rev. B. S. Brown. Rev. Dr. L. A. Bikle and Rev. T. H. Strohecker.
Upon the adoption of the above resolutions the Report ot Committee was, on motion, laid on the table.
The following pledges toward liquidating the College debt were made :
Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D $ ^^ 00
Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau ^^ ^
10 00 80 00 80 00
Rev. R. W. Petrea.
Rev. J. A.Linn ' 10 00
Rev. T. H. Strohecker 80 00
Rev. G. F. Schaetter 20 00
Total ^312 00
Resolved, That the Treasurer of N. C. College be required to re- port the financial condition of said College at each annual meeting of this Synod.
On motion, it was made the duty of the Secretary to have 500 copies of the Report of CoUeg^e Treasurer up to the present published in very cheapest circular form for distribution.
The indebtedness of the Female Seminary was, by resolution, referred to the Seminary Board.
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On motion, the Executive Committee on Home Mis- sions were requested to tender to the General vSynod our colored mission.
Reiiolved, That this body empower the respective Boards of N. C. College and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminai-y to have the Charters changed so as to meet tlie requirements of any prior action of this body.
Rev. J. D. Shirey led in special prayer in belialf of our afflicted brothei-, Kev. J. H. Fespermaii.
There being no fui-tber business, and the Minutes hav- ing been read and confirmed, Synod adjourned to meet at time and place fixed upon. The President closed Synod according to the prescribed form in Book of Wor- ship. J. A. LINN,
Secretary.
LORDS DAY SERVICES.
11 A. M., Sermon by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, from Jas. 4:14.
12 M., Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
2 P. M., Sermon by Rev, N, Aldricb, from Rom. 14:7.
imSTEHIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
Monday, h A. M., May 7th, 1883,
The Ministerium met at the call of the President.
Prayer by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau.
Roli called.
An application for a renewal of license to preach the Gospel was made by Nathan Clapp, (col.,) and Samuel Holt, (col.) After mature deliberaticni on the part of the Ministerium, it was
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Resolved, That a coniinittee of three be appointed to examine the applicants with a view to their licensure and report at next lueetinj^- of the Ministerium.
Committee— Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim, Rev T. H. Stro- hecker and Rev. T. S. Brown.
On motion, Ministerium adjourned. Prayer by Dr. Bernheim.
SECOND SESSION.
Monday, 4.:ju P. M., May 7th, 1883. Ministerium met. Prayer by Rev. N. Aldrich.
The Report of Committee of Examination was read and received to be considered.
Report of Committee of Examination.
Your couiniittee to whom was referred the examination of Na- than Clapp, (col ), and Samuel Holt, (col.), report the following: That they have performed their duty and we recommend the re- newal of the license of these brethren. Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM. T. H. STROHECKER. T. S BROWN.
The report was, on motion, adopted.
Resolved, That these brethren be placed under the care of Revs. J. L. Buck and A. D. L. Moser.
No further business appearing Ministerium adjourned. Benediction by President.
J. A. LINN, Secretary.
INDEX.
Addresses on Education and Missions — next session, .... 33
College Trustee — resignation and election, . . , , 34
Delegates to General S.j'nodi ..... .... .. .. 33-34
iDel^gates to othei' Synods— resolution, 33
financial Reports, 17
^oilr Ftiinclredth Anniversary of Luther's Birthday, 30
Lav Delegates, 4
•Minutes of First Twenty-five Years — resolution, 32
Ministeriuui 36-37
Names of Ministers Enrolled, 3
Officers of Synod, * (j
Parochial Reports, 1(3
Pledges to N. C. College, ... 35
President's Report. 4-(5
Reception of Ministers— invitation to seats, 6-7
Report of Connnittee on Parochial and Financial Blanks, 0
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Report of Delegates to (reneral Synod, 11-12
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Report of Committee on Richmond Mission Apportionment, LS-l.)
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Report of Corresponding Delegate to Tennessee Synod, 18-19
Report of Corresponding Secretary, 19
Report of Joint Counnittee, 19-20
Report of Theological Seminary, 21-32
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Report of Executive Counnittee on Home Missions, 25
Report of Committee No. 7, 26-27
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Report of Committee on Church Institutions, 34-35
Resolution on Death of Rev. C. P. Krauth, D. D., LL.D., 26
Richmond Mission — resolution, l:i
standing Committees, 7
Standing Resolutions, 2
Thanksgiving Service and Historical Reminiscences, 10
Treasurer's Report, .... 8-9
Vote of Thanks, 32
CHURCH INSTITUi'IONS.
North Carolina Collegh; and Mt. Pleasant Female Semi- nary, our Church Institutions, located at Mt. Pleasant. Cabarrus Co., N. C. will be open, the former on first Monday in January, 1884, and the latter at the beginninj^ of the regular Collegiate year. Each Institution will be managed by able and efficient Professors who will be ready to receive any who wish to favor them with their patronage. (Mimate healthful ; advantages unsurpassed ; terms moderate.
Rkv F. W. E. PESCHAU,* President of College. Rev. G. F. SCHAEFFER, Principal of Seniinary.
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
1 Rev. S. roth rock.
2 " S. T. HALLMAN.
3 " T. H. STROHECKER.
4 " L. A. BIKLE, D. D.
5 " F. W. E. PE8CHAU.
6 " WHITSON KIMBALL.
7 " J. A. LINN.
8 " R. W. PETREA. y CoL. P. N. HEILIG.
10 Maj. L. G. HEILIG.
11 Mr. ALEX. FOIL.
12 " GEO. E. RirCHIE.
13 " H. C. McOALISTER.
14 " C. T, BERNHARDT.
15 " D. R. HOOVER.
16 " DAN'L BARRIER.
17 " S. R. HEARNE.
18 " JESSE W. MILLER.
TRUSTEES OF MOUNT PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
7 Dr. J. L, HENDERSON.
8 Mr. DAN'L barrier.
9 " JOHN LENTZ.
10 " J. J. MISENHIMER.
11 " ALEX. FOIL.
12 " JONAS COOK.
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INDEX.
Address on education and missions 18, 24, 31
Board of Missions 26
College and Seminary Boards, eleetion to 31
Committee on Education „ 30
Financial reports J3
Lay delegates 4
Ministers 3
Ministerium *. . , 31
Officers of Synod 7
Parochial reports 12
President's report 5-7
Report of Corresponding Secretary 8, 9
Committee No. 7 14, 15
Committee No. 5 16, 17
Committee No. 3 18
Committee No. 1 19
Delegates to General Synod 19. 20
Committee No. 3 21, 22
Committee No. 10 22
Committee No. 2 '. . 23
Committee No. 6 24
Executive Committee on home missions 25
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■ Committee No. 9 27
Committee No. 4 28
Resolutions on death of Rev. C. A. Stork, I). D 30
Standing Committee 7, 8
Standi ng Resol utions 2
Theological Seminary 20, 22
Treasurer's report.. 10, 11
Vote of thanks 31
MINUTES
EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTKERA
NORTH CfiRDLINfi
Ebenezer Ghureh, Rowan County, N, C,
Begiming V)iednesday, April 30th, 7884.
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STANDING RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor ''s Salary by assessment.
3. Resolved, That in accordance with the Church Discipline, Chapter vi, Section 3, the Church Councils be instructed to require every mem- ber of the Church, to contribute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no Minister in conaection with tbss Synod shall be allowed to take charge of vacant congregations until they shall have satisfactorily met their obligations with their former Pastor.
4. Resolved, That hereafter when a Pastor is called to a vacant charge^ the Council be governed by the Discipline of the Church.
5. Resolved, That courteous recognition of the presence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken by recording their names in the minutes as having been in attendance upon the sessions of this Body.
6. Resolved, That we recommend, that in each case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite of Confirmation, a Certificate be given.
7. Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod shall execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back iii full to Synod, with inter- est, the amounts as severally received by him during the psoaeeution of his studies; in the event he voluntarily abandons the active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with another denomination, before the expiration of seven years' faithful service — such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be considered a cancelling of his bonds.
8. Resolved, That there is a lack of system m the reports, and that no- report whatever concerning the state or growth of piety, in any of our institutions, has been submitted to tha committee, and as it is the duty of no one specially to do so, and as system in all things lightens the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee would recom- mend that hereafter the following order should be observed in reporting,r 1. Attendance upon tke various means oE grace, such as public worship,,, ihe attention paid thereto, and observance of the Sacraments of Baptism' and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number in the increase of mem- bership by confirmation, from other churches, and by restoration, as well as loss iu membership, the condition of the Sunday School, and catechetical class. 3. The increase or decrease in financial contributions for benevolent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special signification or miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on church troubles, etc. 5. Growth or decline of spiritual life and indications of piety. 6. That the Presidents of each of our institutions be required to report to Synod on tiie religious condition of the students in our schools of learning.
MINUTES.
The Eighty-first Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod was held in Ebenezer Church, Eowan County, North Carolina, beginning Wednesday, April 30th, 18S^4|
The opening sermon was preached by Rev. VY. A. Lutz, from Is. 12:3.
Synodico,! Hfinsiness*
FIEST SESSION.
Synod met at 1 p. m., was regularly opened, and the ministers and lay delegates enrolled.
Ministers. Names. Post Offices. Entered Ministry.
Rev. J. B. Anthony Mt. Pleasant, N. C 1832
S. Rothrock Gold Hill, " 1833
J. B. Davis, D. D lit. Pleasant, " 1834
W.A.Julian Lexington " 1857
W. H. Cone, (absent)... New Market, Va
L. A. Bikle, D. D... Iron Station, N. C
W. Kimball Mooresville, „ 1859
J. D. Shirey Bear Poplar, N. C 1860
Prof. G. Schaeffer Mt. Pleasant, " 1861
A. D. L. Moser Brick Church, " 1863
W. E. Ketchie Kappa, " 1868
J. H. Fesperman, (ab.), Statesville, " 1868
R.L.Brown Rockwell, " 1868
E.P.Parker Salem, " ,...1871
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Eev. H. M. Brown Troutmo.nj
" P. E. Zink Limvood,
" F. W, E. Peschau Wilmington,
'•■ E. W. Petrea Concord,
" W. A. LiUz ..Enocbville,
" J, A.Linn.... Gold Hill,
" B. S. Brown China Grove,
" J. L. Buck Gibsonville,
'• T. II. Strohecker Salisbury,
" T. S. Brown Charlotte,
" D. J. Koontz, (cob) Lexington,
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Najies. ' Pastoral Charge.
Alfred W. Ivlutz Eev. S. Eotbroek's.
Hon. H. C. McAllister, Ilsq " Dr. Davis'.
John Davis " W. A. Julian's.
P.F.Wagoner " W. lumball's.
George Syerly " E. L, Brown's.
A. L. Barringer '•' H. M. Brown's.
Capt. J. A. Fisher " J. D. Shirey's.
J. W. Murray, Esq " A. D. L. Moser's.
J. D. Doescher " F. W. E. Peschau's.
M. A. Ludwig " K. W. Petrea's.
Prof. E. G. Kizer " ^Y. A. Lutz's.
J. L. Schulcnbcrger " B. S. Brown's.
H. A. Cheek " J. L. Buck's.
Daniel Eitchio '* T. H. Strohecker's.
Capt. T. L. Seigle. " T. S. BroAvn's.
Col. P. K Heilig " St. John's, Salisbury.
W. N. Beaver " Bethel Charge.
M. L. Blackwelder " St. James,' Concord.
Stephen Ivetchie " Bethel Charge.
Asa Blackwelder " Mt. Hermon Church.
The President read his annual report, Avbicb was received, to be referred to the proper committee.
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l^j-esitlciiA's Report. Dear Brethren :
Through the mercy of a, kind and indulgent trod our lives have been spared, and, a,fter the labors and trials of another year, we are permitted once again to meet in Synodical Convention. With heartfelt gratitude to the Giver of all good for past blessings, we should determine to make this even a more efficient and profitable occasion than anj^ that has preceded it.
Your President, Eev. S. T. Hallman, having, since our last annual meeting, received and accepted a call to a charge without the bounds of Synod, this office, by a Constiiutional provision, has been made to devolve upon me; the duties of which I have endeavored to discharge since the 22d of October last. Our com- bined acts of an official character I herewith submit;
installations.
May 13th, 1883, Rev. T. S. Brov/n was installed pastor of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Charlotte, N. C.*
Februarj' lOth, 188-4, installed Rev. W. Kimball pastor of Mooresville Mission,
DEDICATIONS.
June 10th, 1883, St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cabarrus County, IST. C, was dedicated, Rev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer preaching the sermon, and Rev. W. Kimball, the pastor, officiating in the services.*
September 7th, 1883, Luthei-'s Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan County, N. C, Rev. T. II. Strohecker, pastor, was solemnly dedicated to the service of the Triune Grod. Revs. S. Rothrock, J. B. Anthonj^, J. A. Linn and T. H. Strohecker officiating.*
IsTovember 25th, 1883, the new Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan Countj^, N. C, Rev. J. D. Shirey, pastor, was solemnly dedicated to God. Rev. W. A. Lutz preached the ser- mon of the occasion.
April 20th, 1884, St. Matlhew's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan County, IST. C, was dedicated by the Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., assisted by the pastor, Rev. T. H. Strohecker.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschaw, pastor of St. Paul's Church, Wilming- ton, informs me that his congregation has erected during this Luther Memorial year quite a fine building for Sunday School and other purposes, on a lot belonging to the congregation and adjoin- ing the parsonage. It is a handsome structure, costing about $4,000, and is considered one of the ornaments of the city. It is called "Luther Memorial Building."
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DISMISSIONS.
June 29th, 1883, Eev. G. D. Bernheira, D. D., was granted a letter of honorable dismissal to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of Pennsylvania.*
October 22d, 1883, granted Rev. S. T. Hallman a letter of hon- orable dismissal to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina.
April 25th, 1884, Rev. V. R. Stickley was granted a letter of honorable dismissal to the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
RESIGNATIONS.
November 24th, 1883, Rev. Y. R. Stickley informed me that be had resigned the St. Paul's and Bethel pastorate, to take eifect the Ist of May, 1884.
February 4th, 1884, Rev. R. L. Brown notified me that ho had resigned the Union pastorate, resignation to take effect the last of April, 1884.
February 2 Ist, 1884, Rev. D. J. Koontz, (colored) wrote me that for lack of necessarj^ pecuniary support ho had been compelled to resign the colored mission work of the Synod,
CORNER STONE LAYING.
December 9th, 1883, laid the corner stone of the new St. John's Evangelical Jjutheran Church, Salisbury, N. C. Revs. S. Roth- rock and Y. R. Stickley assisted in the services.
SPECIAL MEETING OF SYNOD.
In compliance with Chapter I, Section 8 of the Constitution, a special meeting of Synod was called to convene in St. Enoch's Church, Rowan County, N. C, (Rev. W. A. Lutz,. pastor,) tu take into consideration the proprietj" of a Genei'al Diet, looking to the ultimate union of all Lutherans in the South. Said meeting was held, the transactions of which will be more properly brought to the attention of the Synod through some other source.
CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
1. Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary is at present closed, with a small debt still resting upon it. What the Board of Directors may be able to do towards its revival we are unable to say, but it is to be hoped that with the proper moral and pecuniary support of the Church they will see their way clear to re-open it at an early day.
2. North Carolina College. This institution founded and fostered for so many years by the self-denying efforts of our fathers, had, as is well known, through misunderstandings and failures, not wholly its own, been for some time closed, also. It is now, how- ever, re-opened, under the efficient Presidenc}^ of the Rev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer, and offering superior advantages both as regards training and rates of cost, only lacks a becoming recognition on
* Official acts of Rev. S. T. Hallman.
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the part of oui' Church to make it one of the foremost institutions in the land — a college of which we might bo justly proud, and an agency in the hand of God, powerful "in the pulling down of the strongholds of satan."
In conclusion, may peace and harmony characterize all our deliberations while here assembled; dignity, o\ir discussions; wisdom, our plans; and, above all, honesty of purpose, as under tiie all-seeing ey>8 of G-od, actuate our every thought and word and deed. If I have one word by way of recommendation or suggestion it would be the careful and wise distribution of the funds of the Sj-nod, strict attention firstof all, to home enterprises, iind last, but not least, a firm and unflinching adherence to existing institutions, which, Jacob like, is not soon overcome by difficul- ties, imaginary or real, and Avhich will wrestle, earnestly, prayer- fully wrestle till the blessing bo obtained.
And may the peace of God which passeth all understanding keep our minds and hearts through Jesus Christ unto everlasting life.
J, A. LINN, President.
After the reading of the President's report the following ofiicers were elected for the ensuing year:
Eev. J. A. LINN President.
Kev. T. S. BEOWN .Eec. Secretary.
Eev. P. W. E. PESCHAU Cor. Secretary.
Col. P. N. HEILIG Treasurer.
On motion, Mr. W. W. Smith, traveling agent for the Lutheran Visitor, was received as an advisory member of Synod.
Eev. S. Eothrock, pastor loci, on motion, announced before Synod the assignment of homes to ministers and delegates.
Th-e standing committees were then announced by the President.
Standing' Committees.
1. President's Report — Eev. F. W. B. Peschau, Eev. E. L. Brown and H. C. McAllister.
2. State of the Church — Eev. B. S. Brown, Eev. H. M. Brown and W. A. Cheek.
3. Church Institutions — Eev. S. Eothrock, Eev. W. Kimball and M. A. Ludwiff.
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4. Missions— Rev. L. A. Bickle, i). D., Rev. E. W. Pctrea and Capt. T. L. Seigle.
5. Unfinished Business — Eev. W. A. Julfan, Eev. A. D. L. Moser and J. L. Schulenberger.
6. Froceedinns of Conferences — Eev. J. D. Shirey, llev. E. P. Parker and Daniel Eitchie.
7. Petitioms—ReY. W. A. Lutz, Eov. J. L. Buck and J. W. Murray.
8. Vacancies — Eev. T. H. Strohecker, Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D. and J. D. Doescher.
9. Finance — E. G. Kizer, A. L. Barringer and Stephen Ketchie.
10. Fastoral Districts — Eev. VY. Kimbali, Eev. G. F. Schaefler and A. W. Klutz.
The report of the President of the Board of Xorth Carolina College Avas read and received, and referred to the Committee om Church Institutions.
The report of the Corresponding Secretary was read, received and adopted.
Correspoudiug- Secrc'ary's ISeporl.
As Corresponding Secretary I will report that I have complied Tvith the instructions of Synod. In accordance with the action taken at last year's session, (page 33) I conveyed the fraternal greetings of this Synod to the South Carolina Synod, by letter, assuring said Synod of our abiding interest in their work and success, and that the absence of a delegate on the part of our Synod at their (."onvention Avas no expression nor indication of a want of fraternal feelings and the desire to exchange or inter- change delegates and greetings, but was mainl}^ the outgrowth of the fact that their delegates mostly- failed to attend our Conven- tions. I further assured these neighboring sister Synods that it was our desire that the pleasant relations existing between us be not only continued but deepened and strengthened. I also sent a copy of the 3Iinutes, and drew attention to the union of our colleges, &c. The South Carolina Synod took kind and favorable action on m.y letter, sent me a copy of its printed proceedings (which is herewith submitted, to be referred to the proper Com- mittee) and choso a delegate to attend this meeting of our Synod. The delegate chosen is Eev. J. Hawkins, D. D., and the alternate is Eev. Z. W, Bedenbaugh. I have no word as to their coming. The matters of concern to this Synod will be found on pages 19, go, 25 and 35.
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I am sorry to say I cannot report about the Tennessee Synod. I sent, as I stated above, a letter of the same general import to both Synods. I have failed thus far to hear from the brethren of the Tennessee Synod either directly or indirectly as to the recep- tion of mj'i letter or any action thereon, and having no copy of their printed minutes I am unable to report anything further.
In each instance where a delegate has been chosen, and is present, your Secretary would recommend that a delegtvte be chosen to the body said delegate may represent.
Having nothing farther to rej)ort ttiat will not come up in some other proper way, I respectfully submit this as my report.
' F. W. E. PESCHAU,
Cor. Secretary.
It was resolved that in the event that no delegate from the South Carolina or Tennessee Synods appears at this Convention of our Synod that the Corresponding Secretary be instructed to convey to said Sj^nods our fraternal greetings by letter, and invite delegates to our next meeting of Synod.
The Treasurer's report was now read, which was received and referred to the Committee on Finance,
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Treasurer's Report*
P. N. IIeilig, In account loith the
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May 7. To Amount received from Finance
Committee $ 850 S-l
8. " Collection St. Stephen's Church 13 54 Oct. 17. " Amt. from Eev. S. Eothrock,
Treasurer W. C 13 65
25. " Amt. from Eev. II. M. Brown,
Treasurer E. C 13 00
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April 28. " Amt. from Salem Church Syn-
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RICHMOND MISSION.
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Dec. 5. To amount from St. Luke's 10 31
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Feb. 20. To amount from Salem 4 55 — 14 86
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Jan. 1. To amount from St. Enoch 15 00
" " " Trinity 10 00— 25 00
HOME MISSION.
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Dec. 5. To amount from St. Luke 6 70
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April 28. " '' " Salem 9 00— 15 70
COLORED MISSION.
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Dec. 22. To amount from Trinity Church. 1 50
" " " St. Enoch 3 00
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Feb. 23. " " " Organ Church. . 2 63
<( " " Ebenezer 4 50 — 11 63
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Dec. 5. To amount from St. Luke's 10 00
Jan 1 " " " Trinity Church. 10 00
" " " St. Enoch 10 00
<< " " Salem 10 00— 40 00
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Eeports were then read on the State of the Church.
On motion, time was extended to some of the pastors to make more systematic reports on the State of the Church.
It was resolved that a committee of three be appointed by the President to prepare suitable action for this Synod in behalf of the indigent and disabled ministers.
Eevs. Strohecker, Bikle and B. S. Brown were appointed.
Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at nine o'clock. Benediction by the President.
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MINUTES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD;
SECOXD SESSION.
Thursday, 9 a. m., May 1st, 1884. Synod opened with prayer by Hew L. A. Bikio, D. D. Minutes were read and approved.
Parochial and financial reports were handed in and entered upon the minutes.
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The Pi'csiderit excused Eev. J. S. Heilig from attendaneo upon Synod, and also granted bim a letter of honorable dismissal to the Maryland Synod.
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to get up Rules of Order for this Synod, and report at the next annual meeting.
Rev. S. Rothrock, Rev. F. W. E. Poschau and Rev. J. D. Shireji Committee.
On motion, the delegates from the following Churches, having presented theil- credentials, were received: Salisburj^, Concord i Mt. Hermon and Bethel Charge.
Synod then adjourned for divine service. Prayer.
Rev. J. L. Buck preached from II Cor., 5; 21.
THIRD SESSIOK
Thursday, 2 v. m., May 1st, 1884. Synod convened. Prayer by Rev. W. A. Julian. The report of the Committee on Letters and Petitions was read, which was received, to bo considered by items.
Report of Conaniiiiec No. 7.
Your Committee on Letters and Petitions would respectfully report the following:
1. A letter from W. C. Scbaeffer, ealling the attention of Synod to its obligations to the Richmond Mission.
2. A letter from Rev. W. C. Scbaeffer as Secretary of the General Synod South, bringing to the notice of Synod two resolu- tions passed at the late session of said body:
(a) That the Theological Seminary at Salem, Va., is to be closed after the present session, thus relieving our Synod from anj^ obligations in money to said institution in the future.
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(b) That the General Synod resolved to raise $1,500 for mis- Bionary work throughout the South, annually for two years, $400 of which is the proportionable share from our Synod. We recommend that S^'nod promptly assume the responsibilit}^, and raise annually for two years 6400, to be placed at the disposal of the Mission Committee of the General Synod,
3. A letter from Eev. Prof J. J. Scherer concerning the action of the General Synod, respecting the mission Avork in the South, asking this Synod to elect a Mission Committee to cooperate with the Mission Committee of the General Synod.
Wc recommend that the Executive Committee on Missions, if continued, be authorized lo cooperate with the General Synod's Committee.
4. A letter and a postal from the members at Hickory, asking S3'nod to give permission to sell the property of the congregation at that place, and appoint a committee to sell and make settlement as soon as possible.
We recommend that the President of Synod, with two of our laymen living in Hickory, be constituted a committee, and author- ized to sell the property at as earl}^ a day as is convenient, and pay oflP the indebtedness, and turn the surplus over to the Treas- urer of Synod.
5. Two letters, one from Eev. W. H. Cone and one trom Eev. J. S. Heilig, asking to be excused from this session on account of distance.
We recommend that they be excused.
6. A letter from Eev. E. T. Horn, President of the South Caro- lina Synod, stating that the Theological Seminary will be perpet- uated at l^fewberry, S. C, and asking this Synod to aid in placing professors of theology there.
We recommend that this letter be read before Sj'nod, and some action taken respecting the matter.
7. A letter from Eev. Kimball, respecting the Mooresville Mis- sion, asking aid for that point.
We recommend that this letter be read before Synod, and aid given to this Mission.
8. A letter from the Secretary of the Council of St. Mark's Church, Charlotte, praying Synod to give it the same liberal aid which this Sjmod has given to other important Missions. We recommend that the letter be read before Synod, and that their request be carefully considered and all the encouragement possible given them.
W. A. LUTZ,
J. L. BUCK,
J. W. MUERAY*
Id :-,ii>;rTEs of the north Carolina synod.
Item 1. Adopted, and the following resolution passed: Eesclved, That this Sj-nod is not unmindful of the obligation assumed at last Synod, with respect to the Eichmond Mission.
Sub item 1, Adopted.
Sub item 2. Laid open for future action.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item G. Adopted.
Item 7. Ecferred to Committee on Missions,
Item S. Eeferred to Committee on Missions.
On motion, reports were made by Eev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer, on the oSTorth Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant Seminary.
Synod then adjourned to meet Frida}' morning at nine o'clock. Praj^er by Eev. E. P. Parker.
FOUETH SESSIOK
Friday, 9 a. m., May 2, 1884.
Sj-nod met with devotional exercise. The roll was called, and the rainut'es read and adopted.
On motion, the report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was received, to be considered by items.
Report of Comisiitte© 1S<3>. S«
Your Committee on Unfinished Business would submit the following:
On page 25 of last j'ear's minutes v.-e notice "JResolved. That the salary of our Theological Professor due from this Synod, $325, be paid quarterly, and that the pastors send to the Treasurer their respective aipportionments as soon as practicable," "Was the resolution carried out ?
2. On the same page is a resolution recommending that "when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite of con- firmation, that in each case a certificate be given." Is this reso- lution obeyed?
3, On page 27 wo find that a committee was appointed by this body to meet and confer with a similar committee from the Ten- nessee Synod in regard to an exchange of the j)roperty of the North Carolina Synod in Newton for the property held by the Tennessee Synod in Hickory, What was the result of the con- ference?
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4. On page 30 we see thiit a committee was appointed to pre- pare a programme and to fix a time and place for tiie projier celebration of the 400th anniversary of Luther's birthda3\ Did the committee pei-form that duty?
5. On page 32 is a resolution making Eov. F. W. E. Pcschau a committee to translate from the German, and prepare the lirst twenty-five years' minutes of this Synod, with a view to their publication, and report at the next meeting of Synod. Is the committee ready to report?
6. On page 34 is a resolution recommending that our pastors preach sjjecial sermons on Christian education at least twice during the coming 3'ea'r and present the interests of our College, and with their people make special and earnest prayer to Almighty God for His blessing on our school of learning. Has this duty been per- formed ?
7. On page 35 wo find this resolution : Resolved, that a commit- tee of three be appointed to confer with sin:>ilar committees from the South Carolina and Tennessee Synods and investigate the chances for a consolidation of the North Carolina College with either Newberry or Concordia College, Qv both, and to consider a place at which to locate such a consolidated institution. Is the Committee ready to report ?
W. A. JULIAN,
A. D. L. MOSER.
J. L. SCHULENBERGER,
Item 1. On motion roll was called to see if pastors had complied with requirements of this item. One half had failed to comply with said requirement.
Item 2. Many failed to' give certificates of Baptism.
Item 3. It was reported that the Tennessee Synod refused to ap- point a committee to confer with the North Carolina College. On motion this report of the Committee was received and the Com- mittee discharged.
Item 4. It was reported that this duty had been attended to.
Item 5. It was reported that this duty was unperformed. On motion the report was received and the Committee continued.
Item 6. This item as shown by roll call had not been fully com- plied with.
Item 7. With reference to the consolidation of Colleges it was reported, that, in consequence of the reopening of North Caro- lina College on a plan that promises success, it was not deemed advisable to hold the conference contemplated. Report adopted as a whole.
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On motion Eev. Barringer, of the German Reformed Church, was received into the Synod as an advisory member.
On motion Synod adjourned to hear the address on education.
Prayer.
At 11 A. M., Eev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer delivered said address.
After the address a gold headed cane was presented to the Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., by members of the Synod, on this the anniver- sary of his fiftieth year in the ministry. The presentation speech was made by Prof. Sehaeffer.
FIFTH SESSION.
Friday, 2 p. m., Ma:y 2, 1884.
Synod convened and opened with prayer.
A certificate was presented and read from the Salem pastorate, and delegate enrolled as member of Synod,
On motion Mr. W. W. Smith, travelling agent of the " Lutheran Visitor," was allowed ten minutes in which to make some remarks with reference to said paper.
A resolution was offered endorsing the "Lutheran Yisitor."
The report of Committee o.n Vacancies was read. It was re- ceived and adopted.
Keport of Committee No. 3.
The Committee on Vacancies would report Salisbury, Concord, Bethel and Union charges now vacant, but understand that the Council of these Churches are negotiating with ministers with the view of obtaining pastors.
T. H. STROHECKEE,
J. B. DAVIS,
J. D. DOESCHER.
I&<-|»ort of ComMttiitee on President's Kvport.
Report was read, received and adopted.
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Keport of" Coiaiisilttee ]\o. 1.
Your Committee on President's Eepoi-t has examined the same and find in it nothing needing special legislation on the part of Synod ^ we therefore, recommend its adoption. Eespecti'uUv,
'F. W. E. PESCHAU, n. L. BROWN,
li. c. McAllister.
On rnotion a Committee was a]:)pointed, consisting of Revs. Lutz, Rothrock and Stroheeker, to jireparc some action with re- spect to what Synod should do for Rev. J. U. Fespermaii in his affliction.
Report of Delegates to General Synod was read and received to be considered by item.
Keport of I&elegatcs <o Civneral Synod.
The 14th Convention of the General Synod was held in St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Charleston, S. C, beginning Wed- nesday, April IGth, at 8 P. M., and closing at 10 P. M., Monday night^ April 21st.
None of the S_ynodical delegations were full except that of the South Carolina Synod, and yet most of the Sj'nods were well rep- resented.
We are sorry to say, that by a majority vote of just one, the Theological Seminary has been discontinued. Your delegation, with one exception, voted not to discontinue.
Regarding the discontinuance of the Seminary we would recom- mend the following :
Resolved, That this Synod has heard with sorrow the action closing and discontinuing the Theological Seminary.
Resolved, That the salary due Rev. Dr. T. W. Dosh be paid him as promptl}^ as possible by our Treasurer, from funds collected lor that purjX)se, and that we extend the Professors our sympathy in this u:ifortonate turn of affairs, assuring them of our high esteem.
The General Synod accepted this Synod's oflTer of the colored Mission under our control, and offered it to its Board of Missions.
A resolution waa adopted after the creating of a Board of Home Missions that provides for the raising of $10,000 for Home Mis- sionaiy purposes in the South, by a ^Secretary of Missions who is to visit all our congregations and especially our Mission Churches, said Secretary to be appointed by the Home Mission Board.
It was also resolved that $1,500 be raised annually by our va- rious district Synods, for Home Miijsion purposes, of which amount this Synod's quota is $400.
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We recommend that this ainoiint he raised and placed under the control of our Advisorj* Board on Missions, with power to co- operate with the llissioji Eoard of the General Synod.
Eegardinu; the holding of the proposed diet, the General Sj-nod expressed the wish that the delegations of the District Synods be withdrawn and that those chosen b}' the General S_ynod from the various Synods be the regularly constituted delegation represent- ing the General Sj'nod at the diet.
The delegates chosen in accordance with this recommendation of the General Synod from this Sj-nod are Hev. W. A. Lutz and Hon. H. C; McAllister.
We recommend the endorsement of this action. It was made the duty of each District Synod's Secretary to transmit to the Presiderit and Seci-etary of the CTieneral Sjmod i^ copy of the Minutes of the Annual Meetings of the Syjiod, Eespectfully submitted,.
F. W. E. PESCHAU, J. A.LINN, W. A. LITTZ,
H. c. McAllister,
. J. F. PATTERSON.
Item L Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item with reference to paying S-100.00 annually, adopted.
Resolved, That we are pleased with the resolution of the Gen- eral Synod to raise $10,000 for Missions, and welcome the Secre- tary of the Executive Con^mittee on Missions into our Churches to raise our quota of the above amount, and that our Advisory Eoard of Missions be authorized to co-operate with the Executive Committee on Missions of the General S3aiod.
Resolved, That we heartily approve of the vote of the majority of our delegation to the General Synod opposing th.e Busper>sion of the Theological Scminarj^.
Picport adopted as a whole.
On motion. Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Eev. G. F. Schaeffei?'and Eev. J. B. Davis, D. D., were appointed a committee to draft suit- able resolutions on the death of the late Eev. C. A. Stork, D. D.
Synod then adjourned till to-morrow 9 A. M. Prayer.
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SIXTH SESSIOISr.
Saturday, 9 o'clock, a. m.. May 3d. 1884, Synod met and opened Avith the usual devotional service. The roll was called and the minutes read and adopted. The report of Committee on Church Institutions was read. It was received to be considered by items.
^^eport of C<i>!isa3iiiaittee No. 3. 1. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
At the last meeting of Synod it was resolved not to close nor ^nve up North Carolina College, but to rally anew to its sup- port, and
Resolved further, That the Board of Trustees take the necessary measures to continue the exercises of the College. Accordingly •our enterprising and energetic Treasurer, Jonas Cook, Esq., inau- gui^ated apian for the formation of a College Benefit Association, Any person could become a member of the Association bj^ the payment of fiye dollars on the first day of Januaiy, and the first Df September in each year, for the term of five years.
Membership in the Association entitles the individual to a re- duction in tuition often dollars per year, both in the preparatory and CoUeguvte departments of the College. Any congregation in Synod, can send a student, having the ministry in view, free of tuition. The Board appointed a financial agent, Rev. J. A. Linn, to canvass in the interests of the Association. It was stipulated that as soon as one hundred members of the Association were se- cured, the plan should go into operation.
In order to secure the requisite number of members by the first ■of January, some of the friends of the College duplicated their membership by a double payment. T) nder the plan of the Asso- ciation, the College exercises opened on the first of January, and although the circumstances were verj^ unfavorable, in consequence of the extreme severity of the weather, it has, nevertheless, at- tained to encouraging prosperity. The College has an able Fac- ulty, the instruction is thorough, the government pai'cntal, and has some sixty or more students on its roll. The students have the repntation of being very orderly and gentlemanly in their de- portment, and verj^ diligent in their application to study. A Col- lege boarding bouse has been established which gives very general satisfaction to the boarders at a cost of four dollars or less per month. It is intended to increase the number of members of the College Benefit xVssociation to two hundred or more, which, it is believed, can be done by the cordial co-operation of all our minis- ters with the Financial Agent of the College. It is believed that by the united and cordial co-operation on the part of our minis- ters and people in the support of the College, there is a prosperous future before it.
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2. MT. PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
From the report of the President of the Board of Trustees, it appears thai the Seminary is at this time, without a faculty, and that the exercises are necessarily suspended for the reason that it is impossible to get a quorum of the Trustees for the transaction of business.
It is suggested thatfive Trustees of this Board be elected. Ecspectfullv submitted.
SAMUEL KOTHEOCK, M. A. LTJDAVIG, W. KIMBALL.
Eeport adopted.
The Committee appointed to prepare suitable action with refer- ence to Bro. Fesperman resolved that a collection be immediately taken up in his behalf. Fifteen dollan were raised to be paid him at once.
Item 6 in Eeport of Committee No. 7, which had been laid over for future action, was, on motion, considered.
With reference to this itein it was
Resolved, That we cannot accede to the request made to thia Sj^nod by the President of the South Carolina Synod, under exist- ing circumstances.
Resolved, That the Synod endorse Philadelphia and Gettysburg Seminaries, and recommend that students within the bounds of this Synod obtain their theological education at one of these Seminaries.
The report of Committee on Pastoral Disti°icts was now read. The report was received and adopted.
Keport of Coniiniltee I^o. lO.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts respectfully submit the following:
We consider it unwise to interfere with settled charges, and recommend what follows for the good, wo trust, of some vacant congregations.
1. We recommend that the Bethel Charge be composed of Bethel, St. Stephens and Albemarle.
2. We recommend that Mt. Olive be separated from the Bethel pastorate and connected with Holy Trinity in Mt. Pleasant.
W. KIMBALL,
G. F. SCHAEFFER,
A. W. KLUTZ.
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The report of Committee on state of the Church was read. It %vas received and adopted.
RfporS: of Committee No 2.
Your Committee would report
1. That the preaching of the Word is generally well attended, comparatively few Church members neglect to have children bap- tized and not very many treat with contempt the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. These things are encouraging; for from wliat- eyer motive persons come in the way of the means of grace, they stand a chance of being- savingly operated upon by the Holy Ghost, but standing aloof from them there could be no hope.
2. It seems that the membership of the Church is gradually en- larging, both by confirmation, and from other Churches. Especi- ally have we cause to feel glad that the young in the bounds of many of the congregations are systematical!}^ catechized by the pastors, and are taught in the Sunday School in nearly all the Churches. Some though, report very little, or no special interest in the latter work, and some pastors do not regularly attend to the former. Your Committee is persuaded that "these things ought not to be."
3. Most Churches are developing in the matter of benevolence, yet it is evident that pastor's salaries are not what they should be, and man}^ of them are not promptly paid. Neither is the general work of the Church sufficiently well supported.
4. We are glad that no Church troubles of any magnitude are reported, inferring that they do not exist. Some Churches report seasons of refreshing in the enjoyment of special services. Some Churches, parsonages and other buildings have been erected or repaired.
5. Growth in piety is reported by neai'ly all the Pastoi's, though they generally lament that the spiritual state of their flocks isi'ar from what it should be. Perhaps the greatest need of the Church is faithful, regular, earnest prayer ; and the effective baptism of the Holy Spirit. There seems to be less indifference to the means of grace than to grace itself. May God soon quicken our people through His appointed means. And may we not forget that the ministry should be an example to the flock.
Eespeetfully,
B S. BROWN, H. A. CHEEK, H. M. BROWK
The report on Proceedings of Conferences was read and received to bo considered by items.
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Hcpop^ of Ccimmitlee I^'o. ©.
The dooumciits placod i>i oiir bands are tbc minutes of the Eas- tern and Western Conferences. From these we learn that four meetings were held by the former and thi-ee by the latter^ during; the last year. Theonly items elaimingthe attention of Synod in relation 'to these bodies, are the following :
1. The Eastern Conference petitions Sj'nod to know what shall be done with those members of our Churches who relusc to sup- port ^he Church.
2. Synod is asked to conatitiUe 3i)i additional Conference within our bounds.
In regard •'.o these matters we recommend,
1. That the Word be faithfully preached, both pHbliciy and pri- Tatcly, to the non-supporters of the Church.
2. That all the Churches East of the Yadkin "River constitute a Conference to be known as the Eastern Conference.
3. That all the Churches between the North Carolina Eail Koad and the Yadkin Eiver constitute a second Conference to be known as the 3Iiddle Conference.
4. That all the Churches West of the ISTorth Carolina Eail Eoad, and not included in the Eastern Conference, constitute the Wes- tern Conference.
Eespcctfully submitted,
J. D. SHTEEY, DAN'L EITCHEY.
Ecport adopted.
liesolved, That \vhere u chai'gc is divided by the boundaries of the Oonference, that the residence of the Pastor shall determine the Conference to which he belongs.
Sj-nod then adjourned with prayer to bear tbc address en Miss- ions.
This address was delivered by Ecv. F. W. E. Pcschau.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Saturday, 2 p. m., May 4Tn, 1884.
Synod met and opened with prayer.
Eeport of Executive Committee on Missions was read, received and adopted.
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Report of Exccantive Coiifiimittcc on Missions.
The Executive Sommittec on Missions would respectfully submit the following report :
1. The Committee met at China Grove, North Carolina, Juno 15th, 1883, and was duly organized.
2. Eev. S. T. Hallma'n, President of Synod, read a letter from Eev. V. E. Stickley, declining the Mission work assigned him by Synod.
H. The colored Mission was considered and on motion an appro- priation of $200 was voted to Eev. Koontz, colored, provided the same bo raised by Ministers in connection with this Synod. The Committee urged- the President of Synod to make a special appeal to the Ministei's of Synod to make efforts to raise the amount ap- propriated.
4. On motion, the Committee resolved 1o make an appropriation to the JForsyth Mission whenever said Mission raise at least S200 for the Missionary.
5. Your Committee recommended to the members of Beth Eden and Thj-atira Churches in Catawba Mission, to apply to Eev. J. C. Moser, of the Tennessee Synod, to supply them with the means of Gfrace. xYlso the members at Hickory were recommended to co- operate with the members of the Tennessee Synod at that place in securing a pastor, and ordered the Secretary to notiiy the Presi- dent of the Tennessee Synod of this action.
6. Eev. H. Dysinger was elected to supplj^ the Mooresville and Statesville Mission, to which Synod had appropriated $300.
7. Eev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., was elected prospecting Missionary for the State at large, with a salary of $800 per annum, and was authorized and requested to distribute our Church literature wherever possible, and to take up collections wherever he preached to aid in making his salary. The Committee met again July 30, 1883.
8. Eev. H. Dysinger, by letter to the Committee, declined to ac- cept tbe Mooresville and Statesville Mission, and Eev. G. F. Schiieffer was chosen to fill the vacancy.
Eev. Schaeff'er informed the Committee that he would not accept until said field be investigated, Avhereupon the Chairman called a meeting of the Committee at Statesville for that purpose.
On September 25th, 1883, Eev. L. A. Bikle, D. J)., made a report of his work as Missionary. He reported difficulties in the Lexing- ton congregation which he was unable to heal : nevertheless he reported twelve members who still remained faithful, and a well organized Sunday School with about twenty-five scholars. He also visited Winston, Greensboro and Ealeigh. Ho reported only ten members at Winston and eight at Greensboro, in Ealeigh only four.
Appended to the Eeport was the resignation of our Missionary, the acceptance of which was urged for two reasons : 1. That im-
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mediate results were looked for which could not be realized. 2. That the Synod Avas not in a condition to sustain a prospecting Missionary.
The resignation was accepted and the field left vacant.
At a subsequent meeting of the Committee their action in re- gard to the Forsyth Mission was reconsidered and an appropria- tion of $100 was made to that Mission,
RespectfuUy'submitted,
H. c. McAllister,
Sec. of Com.
On motion, resolution on page 21 of last 3'ear's Minutes was re- scinded.
Eev. J. A. Linn, T. J. Linn and J. S. Probst were appointed a committee to sell property in Hickory.
Resolved. That an Advisory Board of Missions, two clerical and one layman be appointed by the President, to whom all matters pertaining to Missions be referred.
The President appointed the following members to constitute the Board: Rev. Gr. F. Schaeffor, Rev. R. W. Petrea and H. C. McAllister.
The Report of Committee on Finance was read, received and adopted.
Report of Cvninailtee i\o. 9.
Your Committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and Vouuchers and find them correct.
They also report the following contributions for Synodical pur- poses :
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The iimoiuit $112.19 previous]}' sent in as acknowledged on Treasurer's Eeport, lor ppecified purposes, will be found credited to the proper Churches in his report. This sum .with the amount received at this meeiing makes a total of $1129. 39 for the Synodical year.
The following amounts are now in the hands of Treasurer, viz :
To balance on hand as per bis report, $ 71 50
To amount received for Synodical purposes, $i017 20
Total amount on band, $1088 70
Your Committee have taken the Treasurer's receipt for the above contributions. The Treasurer has received $10.00 from Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, since taking the above receipt. Respectfully submitted,
E. G. KIZER, A. LaF. BARRTNGER, S. C. KETCHIE. The Report of Committee on Missions was read and received to be considered by items.
Report of Comraitfee No.. -4.
Your Committee on Missions have bad placed in their hands two applications for assistance, one from the Council of St. Mark's, Charlotte, and the other iVom the Pastor of the Mooresville Miss- ion.
1. Regarding the application of St. Marks', in view of the fact that substantial aid is needed from this body for the purchase of an eligible site, and the erection of a suitable Church edifice, in order to give new life and impetus to our work in Charlotte, your Committee recommend,
(a) That the Memorial of St. Mark's be read for information.
(b) That this Synod appropriate $1,500 to St. Mark's, $400 to bo paid out of funds now in the Treasury, and that the raising of $1100 be referred to the Synod's Advisory Committee on Missions.
2. Regarding the application of Bro. Kimball, your Committee recommend that Concordia, Mooresville, Mt. Hen.;, on and Cold Water bo constituted a charge, if agreeable to the parties con- cerned.
L. A.BIKLE, R. W. PETREA.
Besolved, That this Synod appropriate $1500 to St. Mark's, Char- lotte, $400 to be paid out of funds now in the Treasury, and that the raising of the remaining $1100 be referred to the Synod's Ad- visory Committee on Missions, to be paid this Synodical year.
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Resolved, That Concordia, Coldwater and Mt.Hermon Churches be constituted a charge to be served hj Bro. Kimball, if acceptable to the i)eople. It was resolved, that Bro. Ivimball be paid his pro- portionable part of the $100 appropriated by Executive Commit- tee to Mooresville for the time served.
Eeport as amended, was adopted.
Besolved, That Board of Missions of this Synod make immediate
arrangements for collecting the 81100 for St. Mark's, Charlotte.
The following resolution prepared by the Committee was adop ted ; Sj'nod rising and voting in silence :
Your Committee in the death of Eev. C. A. Stork, D. D., late
Chairman of the Theological Faculty of the Seminary at Gettys- burg, respectfully submit the tbllowing:
1. Resolved, That in common with the Church at large we de- plore the early death of one, who, though already eminent for his ability, gave promise of great usefulness in the preparation of Ministers of the Gospel for our Zion.
2. Resolved, That his death possesses to the N. C. Synod more than usual significance in the fact that this was the home of his ancestry, the pastoral field of his grand-father and the birth place of his father, both eminently useful in our Church.
3. Resolved, That his Christian life, his devotion to the Lutheran Church, his loving spirit be cherished and imitated by us.
L. A. BIKLE, G. F. SCIIAEFFEE, , J. B. DAVIS. Resolved, That this Synod endorse North Carolina College Bene- fit Association and cordially invite the President, Eev. G. F. SchaefFer and Eev. J. A. Linn, the Financial Agent, to visit all the Churches within the bounds of this Synod, to advance the inter- ests of North Carolina College.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.
Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to assist young
men in obtaining their Theological Education.
( F. W. E. PESCHAU, Committee: .' B. S. BEOWN,
(t. s. beown.
Resolved, Tiiat any young men desiring aid ta educate them- selves for the Ministry, be referred to the Education Committee.
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Resolved, That after each of the addresses delivered at the annual sessions of Synod on Education and Missions, a collection be taken for the object that may be presented.
Besolved, That a Comnaittee be appointed to nominate members to fill the vacancies in the Boards ol North Carolina College and Seminary.
The following were elected to the Board of North Carolina Col- lege : Paul Barrier, M. D., J. Cook, Esq., Dr. Shimpock, of Gold Hill, and Eev. G. F. Shaeffcr.
The tollowing to Mt. Pleasant Seminary : Eev. E. W. Petrea, J. B. Davis, D. D., C. F. Fisher and Eev. T. "S. Brown.
Resolved, That the Treasurer pay the Theological Professor out of the Treasur}^, and that Churches not having met their appor- tionment for this purpose forward the same to the Treasurer.
Resolved, That the Speakers appointed last 3'ear to deliver ad- dresses on Education, Eev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., Principal, Eev. T. S. Brown, Alternate, be the Speakers for next year. On Missions, Eev. "W. A, Lutz, Alternate Eev, J. D. Shirey.
Resolved, That the Secretary be paid $10 out of the Synodical Treasury for his services.
Resolved, That the thanks of Synod be tendered the people of Ebenezer Church and the community' for the generous Christian hospitality extended the members of Sj^nod.
Resolved, That 1500 copies of Minutes be printed, and an order drawn on Treasury' to meet expenses.
There being no further business, Minutes were read and ap- proved.
Synod adjourned to meet at Bethel Church, Eowan Co., on Tuesday before the first Sunday in May next. Synod was then formally closed.
T. S. BEOWN, Secretary.
• LORD'S DAY SERVICES.
Impressive services were held by members of Synod, closing with the Holy Communion.
Ministerium.
ThoMinisterium met at the call of the President and opened with prayer.
EoU called.
The chief item of business before the Ministerium was with ref- erence to the re-licensing or ordination of Nathan Clapp, (col.,) and Samuel Holt, (col.) "After much animated discussion, it was
Resolved, That the colored brethren be ordained, and Eev. J. A. Linn, Eev. A. D. L. Moser and Eev. J. L. Buck be constituted a Committee to prepare their ordination. The time and place of or- dination left optional with the Committee,
On motion Ministerium adjourned with prayer.
T. S. BROWN, Secretary.
TERMS-TUJTIOM :
Juvenile Class .?l-f>0 per month.
Primary Class = 2.00
Academic Class 2.50
Collegiate Class S3. GO to 4.00
EXTRA CHARGES :
Music $3.Q0 per month.
French and Drawing (Special Rates )
Use of Piano 40
Incidental Fee 20
Board, including tuition, room, washing fuel and lights 10.00
Instruction thorough; climate heathful; terms moderate. The next Session will open Monda}', August 4th, 1884, and con- tinue for 40 weeks. For further j^articuhxrs address the Principal,
EEV. J. A. LINN, A. M.,
Mt. Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N. C.
MT. Fl^l^ASAMT, T¥. €•
North Carouna College is located at Mount Pleasoafe, Cabarrus Co.i N. C, an incorporated and flourishing village, nineteen miles from Salis- bury, thirty miles northeast of Charlotte, near ConcorJ, on the Central (N. G. Division of the Richmond & Danville) R. R., from which place it is easily accessible.
Expenses in Collegiate Departisient for Session or Ten Months.
Bonrd for Forty Weeks ---------- .§50.00 to $100,00
Tuition -----..-.--. 30.00 to 40.00
Room Rent and Incidental Fee ---------- 9.0U
Wasliing, Fuel, and Lights, about ---- 20.UO
Total - ■ - - - SllO.OO to .§170.00
Expenses in Academic Department.
Tuition, including Latin and Greek - $ 20.00 to S 30.00
Total, - - 100.00 to 160.00
Address,
Rev. G. F. SCHAEFFER,
President.
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Officers of Synod. » ,
President— PvEY. J. A. IJNN, Mt. Pleasant, N. C. EEC. Sec—Rev. T. fS. BROWN, Charlotte, N. C. Cor. Sec— Key. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Wilmington, N. C. Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG. Salisbury, N. C.
Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting.
The 82d Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina will be held in Bethel Church, Rowan County, N. C, beginning on Tuesday before the first Sunday in May, 1885, at 10 A. M.
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