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MINUTES
EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synodand Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
BETHEL CHURCH. ROWAN COUNTY, N. C,
Beginning Tuesday, April 28, 1885.
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EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
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OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
BETHEL CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, N. C.
Beginning Tuesday, April 28, 1885.
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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 as-
sessment.
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 sat-
isfactorily 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 havino; 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 Cer-
tificate 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 prosecu-
tion 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 as there is a lack of S37stem- in the reports, and
that as 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 light-
ens the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee would
recommend that hereafter the following order should be observed in re-
porting: 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 number in the increase
of membership by confirmation, from other churches, and by restora-
tion, as well as loss in membership, the condition of the S. S., and cate-
chetical class. 3. The increase or decrease in financial contributions for
benevolent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special signifi-
cation or miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on
church troubles, etc. 5. Growth or decline of spiritual life and indica-
tions of piety, fi. That the Presidents of each of our institutions be re-
quired to report to Synod on the religious condition of the students in
our schools of learning.
MINUTES
EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION
. OF THE
Evan. L. Synod of North Carolina.
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Bethel Evang. Luth. Chuech,
Rowan Co., jST. C,
April 28th, 1885. '
The eighty-second annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of Xorth Carolina convened at the
above time and place. The opening- sermon was preached
by Eev. J. M. Hedrick from Bom. 10, 1.
After a recess of one hour, Synod was opened by the
President, Rev. J. A. Linn, in the usual order.
Tlie clerical roll was called, and the following constitute
the Synod. After the clerical roll was called, the Lay-dele-
gates elect handed in their credentials, and they are re-
corded opposite the names of their pastors.
Ministers. Ordained. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. J. B. Anthony* 1832. ..Mt. Pleasant, N. C...
•' S. Rothrock./ 1833.. .Gold Hill, N. C Dr. P. A. Sifford.
•• J. B. Davis, D. D.. .1834.. .Mt. Pleasant, N. C.,.C. G. Heilig.
■• W. H. Cone,** New Market, Va
" W. Kimball 1859. ..China Grove, N. C....J. A. Bost.
•; J. D. Sliirey 1860. ..Bear Poplar, N. C... Jesse W. Miller, Esq
" G. F. Schaeffer 1861... Mt. Pleasant, N. C...
•' A. D. L. Moser 1863. ..Copal Grove, N. C. ...Marvel Ritchie.
" W. R. Ketchiet 1868... Kappa, X. C :....
" J. H. Fesperman....l868...Statesville, N. C
" R. L. Brown** 1868. ..Rockwell, N. C
'• E. P. Parker t 1871. ..Salem, N. C H. L. Beckerdite. t
♦Absent. ** Absent and excused. + Tardy.
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Ministers. Ordained. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. H. M. Brown 1873...Troutman, N. C Henry Cloninger.
" P. E. Zink* 1873...Linwood, N. C
" F. W. E. Peschau... 1873. ..Wilmington, N. C....B. H. J. Ahrens. **
" R. W. Petrea 1876.. .Concord, N. C ...Geo. E. Ritchie.
" W. A. Lutz 1877...Enochville, N. C D. M. Isenhonr.
*" J. A. Linn 1877.. .Mt. Pleasant, N. C...
" J. M. Hedrick 1877... Salisbury, N. C A. S. Hartman.
" B. S. Brown 1878. ..China Grove, N. C....D. H. WinecofL
" J. L. Buck 1878...Gihsonville, N. C Daniel Tickle.
" T. H. Strohecker.... 1881... Salisbury, N. C Wilson Kesler.
" T. S. Brown 1881 ..Charlotte, N. C Capt. T. L. Siegle.
" D. J. Koontz (col.). 1880... Lexington, N. C W. P. Phifer(coL)
" C. A. Rose 1882.. .Zeb, N. C Andrew Shuping.
" W. Stoudenmire* Salisbury, N. C Col. P. N. Heilig.
" J. C. F. Rupp 1884... Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" Nathan Clapp (col.)1884...
" Samuel Holt (col.). .1884.. .Graham, N. C
Guilford Charge , J. W. Murray.
Davidson Charge Alex. Swicegood.
St. James Geo. W. Brown.
President's Report.
The President read his annual report, which was re-
ceived and laid on the table lor future action.
Election of Officers.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing- year:
President, Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Rec. Secretary, - - Rev. B. S. Brown.
Cor. Secretary, - Rev. F. W. E. Peschau.
Treasurer, - Col. P. 1ST. Heilig.
Letters of Dismission.
Letters of dismission from their respective synods, were
read, recommending them to this, of the following brethren,
to-wit : Rev. J. M. Hedrick from the Va, Synod, Rev. J. 0.
F. Rupp from Pittsburg Synod (G. C), Rev. C.A.Rose from
the S. W. Va. Synod, and Rev. Wm, Stoudenmire from the
Maryland Synod, whereupon the action of the President,
'* Absent. * * Absent and Excused.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5
receiving them as members of this Synod was confirmed.
Rev. J. I). Shirey was appointed Assistant Secretary.
Rev. G. A. Oglesby, of the M. E. Church South, was in-
vited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
After a short recess, the President announced the fol-
lowing
Standing Committees.
1. On President's Report : Revs. T. H. Strohecker,
€. A. Rose, and Mr. J. A. Bost.
2. State of the Church : Revs. J. C. F. Rupp, W. Kim-
ball, and Mr. A. S. Hartman.
3. Church Institutions: Revs. T. S. Brown, J. M.
Hedrick, and Dr. P. A. Sifford.
4. Missions: Revs. G. F. Schaeffer, R. W. Petrea, and
Mr. C. G. Heilig.
5. Unfinished Business: Revs. J. L. Buck, T. H.
Strohecker, and Mr. J. W. Murray.
0. Proceedings of Conference : Revs. C. A. Rose,
A. D. L. Moser, and Mr. Daniel Tickle.
7. Petitions: Revs. W. Kimball, S. Rothrork, and
Capt. T. L. Siegle.
8. Pastoral Districts: Revs. J. A.Linn, F. W. E.
Peschau, and Mr. D. H. Winecoff.
9. Vacancies: Revs. R. W. Petrea, J. H. Fesperman,
and Mr. Alex. Swicegood.
10. Finance : Jesse W. Miller, Esq., Messrs. G-. E. Rit-
chie, D. M. Isenhour, Henry Cloninger, and Rev. H. M.
Brown.
Reports on the State of the Church.
Reports on the state of the Church were read by a
number of the pastors.
The hour for meeting of Synod was fixed at 8:80
o'clock, A. M., one-half hour to be spent in devotional exer-
cises.
Synod adjourned with prayer and the benediction.
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SECOND SESSION.
April 29, 1885—8:30 A. M.
Synod met and spent a half hour in devotional exercises.
The roll was called. The minutes of yesterday were
read and approved.
Rev. J. L. Buck was appointed to report the proceed-
ings of this Body to the Lutheran Visitor.
Rev. W. P. Swartz, Missionary Elect to India, being'
present was received as an advisory member. Eleven
o'clock was fixed as the time to hear Rev. Swartz on the
subject of Missions, with the request that he address Synod
again on the same subject same time to-morrow.
It was resolved that a collection be taken after the ad-
dress of brother Swartz to-day, to aid in the payment for a
printing press for work in India.
Reading of reports on state of the Church was resumed.
Rev. S. Rothrock, President of the Board of Trustees of
N. C. College, submitted his annual report of the condition
of that institution.
The report of Maj. L. G-. Heilig, President of the Board
of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, was read by
the Secretary. These reports were received and referred to
Com. No. 3.
The regular order of business was suspended, to elect
members to fill vacancies in the Board of Trustees of N. C.
College.
The resignation of Mr. Daniel Barrier and Rev. T. H.
Strohecker, as members of the Board of Trustees of N. C.
College, was accepted.
A committee was appointed to suggest such alteration
in section 3, chapter 9 of the Constitution of Synod, as shall
cause it to harmonize with both the charter of the Institu-
tion and the past usage of the Board.
Synod adjourned for a recess of one hour after divine
service.
At 11 o'clock, Rev. W. P. Swartz preached on " India's
Need of Christ." Text — Eph. 2, 12. After sermon a collec-
tion was taken to assist in paying for a^ printing press for
use in India, amounting to $11.76.
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Wednesday Afternoon, 1:30 o'clock, P. M.
The roll was called. The business pending was taken
up. The committee reported as follows :
Resolved, That section 3 of chapter 9 of Synodical Constitution be
altered to read as follows: " The different Boards of Trustees shall be
elected by ballot by this Synod; and, if any member of the Board be ab-
sent from the meetings of the Board for two years in succession, the
Synod shall declare his place vacant and elect a successor."
This was adopted. Revs. (I. F. Schaeff'er, T. H. Stro-
hecker, and S. Rothrock, were appointed to make nomina-
tions to till vacancies in the Board of X. C. College. This
committee nominated Oapt. W. A. Barrier and Rev. B. S.
Brown.
Capt. W. A. Barrier and Rev. B. S. Brown were unani-
mously elected members of the Board of Trustees of N . C.
College.
The reading of reports on the state of the Church was
again resumed.
Lay-delegates made verbal reports.
Report of the Delegates to the Diet.
The report of the delegates to the J)iet was read, re-
ceived, and referred to committee on President's report.
Parochial reports were called for, and thereupon it
was
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that the Financial Re-
ports are simply to show how much each congregation and charge has
raised for various purposes during the synodical year. Thereupon Pa-
rochial and Financial Reports were handed in, and tabulated as follows:
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolved, That in the Order of Business, No. 12, the word "finan-
cial " be inserted, so as to read, Parochial and Financial Reports be
handed to the Secretary.
The Treasurer read his report, which was received and
referred to the Finance committee.
Mission work was made first in the order of business
for to-morrow afternoon.
Friday afternoon, on the assembling* of Synod, was ap-
pointed as the time to hear the address on Education.
Resolved, That this Synod heartily endorse the action of Rev. H. M.
Brown in organizing- a congregation at Amity Hill, Iredell Co., N. C,
and that we extend to said congregation our best wishes for its prosperity.
It was
Resolved, That Synod now proceed to the election of delegates to the
General Synod South, and that in the event of a called meeting previous
to the regular meeting, they be the delegates to that meeting also.
Synod proceeded to ballot for said delegates, with the
following resnlt :
Delegates to General Synod South.
principals.
Clergy.
Rev. J. D. Shirey,
" F. W. E. Pescuat-,
" B. S. Brown,
" Prof. G. F. Schaeffer,
" J. A Linn.
ALTERNATED
Clergy.
Rev. T. S. Bbown,
J. L. Buck.
S. ROTHROCK.
W. A. Ltjtz,
W. KlMBAXL.
Laymen.
Col. P. N. Heilig,
Capt. T. L. Siegle,
Jesse W. Miller. Esq.
Capt. J. A. Fisher,
Mr. J. L. Graeber.
Laymen,
Ma.t. A. Summers.
Mr. I. F. Patterson,
" 0. G. Heilig,
A. W. Klutz, Esq..
Mr. G. E. Ritchie.
Resolved. That in case any delegate to the General Synod cannot at-
tend, he give the President of S3*nod at least four weeks' notice; and the
President shall notify the highest alternate.
Synod adjourned with prayer and the benediction.
THIRD SESSION.
Bethel E. L. Church, Apr. 30, 1885—9:30, A. M.
Synod met, and, after spending a half hour in devotional
services, proceeded to business.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. , 11
Rev. T. Earnheart of the Synod of Southern Illinois
being- present, was invited to a seat as an advisory member
of Synod.
Report of Committee No. 7 —On Petitions.
Your committee beg leave to submit the following :
Nos. 1 and 2 are petitions from Bethel and St. Stephen's for a change
in the Bethel Pastorate. We recommend that these petitions be referred
to the Committee on Pastorates.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, asking Synod to excuse him
for non-attendance on account of sickness. Your committee recommend
that he be excused, and his letter be read before Synod.
No. 4 is a petition from the members of the colored mission in North
Carolina, asking Synod to tender or transfer the mission to the General
Synod North. We recommend that the petition lie read and their prayer
granted.
No. 5 is a petition from the members of Concordia Church, asking
Synod to hold its next annual meeting in their church. Your committee
recommend that Synod properly consider this petition when fixing the
time and place for its next meeting.
Nos. G and 7 are petitions from our congregations in Charlotte and
Salisbury, asking Synod to aid them financially in their church buildings.
We recommend that these petitions be properly considered after the re-
port of the finance committee has been heard, and when appropriations
are being made.
No. S is a letter from the Pastor and Council of Bethel Church,
Stanley, stating some troubles in the congregation, and asking Synod to
do something for them, if possible. We recommend that a committee
of three be appointed to meet the parties concerned and adjust the diffi-
culty, if possible.
No. 9 is a letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, asking Synod to remember
him and family in his afflictions and to excuse his absence. We recom-
mend his letter be read and his requests granted.
No. 10 is a petition from Union church, in which they ask Synod to
make some change in their pastorate. We refer this to the committee
on pastorates.
No. 11 is a petition from Mt. Carmel, praying Synod to make some
arrangements to have them supplied with preaching. Your committee
recommend that this matter be referred to the committee on vacancies,
where it legitimately belongs.
Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL,
SAMUEL ROTHROCK,
T. L. SEIGLE.
12 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
This report was received and considered by items. All
the items were adopted except the 4th, which was referred
to be considered under the head of Missions, this afternoon.
The report was adopted as a whole.
In reference to Rev. B. L. Brown, the following was
adopted:
Whereas, Rev. R. L. Brown is greatly afflicted in his person and
family, therefore
Resolved, That this Synod extend to Bro. Brown its sympathy, by
appointing a committee of two to take up subscriptions in his behalf, and
for hi^ relief, and ten minutes be devoted tomorrow morning, at the open-
ing of Synod, in special prayer, for our afflicted brethren, and a special
collection be taken likewise.
Revs. F. W. E. Peschau and T. S. Brown were appoint-
ed the above committee.
Letter from Corresponding Delegate of the S. C- Synod.
A letter was read from Rev. J. Hawkins. I). D., corres-
ponding delegate of the S. 0. Synod, expressing his regret
in not being aide to meet with us. and conveying the frater-
nal greetings of his Synod to this Body: whereupon it was
Resolved,, That we have heard with pleasure the letter of Dr. Hawkins,
and that we elect a corresponding delegate to the S. C. Synod.
Rev. J. I). Shirey was elected said delegate with Rev.
T. S. Brown as alternate.
Synod adjourned for divine service and a recess of one
hour thereafter.
At 11 o'clock a most earnest and interesting sermon
was preached by Rev. W. P. Swartz. After the sermon
there was an affecting parting service with our missionary,
consisting of remarks by the President of Synod and Rev.
F. W. F. Peschau, and a suitable reply by the Missionary,
followed by a personal -Farewell'1 by most persons in the
large congregation present.
AFTERXOOX SFSSIOX-
2 o'clock. P. M., Apr. 30, 1S.S5.
Synod convened and was opened with prayer.
Rev. Dr. Davis asked to be excused from attendance
after to-day. His request was granted.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 13
Ilex. W. A. Lutz, appointed for this purpose at last
Synod, delivered an interesting address on Missions. The
thanks of Synod were returned to Bro. Lutz for the valuable
information contained in his address. Bro. Lutz was follow-
ed by Bro. Swartz with some remarks on Foreign Mission
Work. Thereupon the following- resolutions were adopted :
Resolved 1, That it lias been to us a source of more than ordinary
pleasure, to have had present with us our beloved Brother, Rev. W. P.
Swartz, our Missionary to India.
Resolved 2, That we assure our esteemed brother of our heartfelt in-
terest in him and his work.
Resolved 3, That we will welcome him in all our congregations, and
that we pledge him our hearty aid, and that we will follow him with our
prayers on his long and perilous journey, and in his self-sacrificing labors
in far-off India.
Resolved 4, That we assume our proportion of the expenses necessary
in sending out and supporting Missionary Swartz, the same to be paid
through the Board of Missions of our General Synod.
A committee was appointed to confer with Rev. Swartz
and report suitable resolutions for adoption in regard to
Missionary Societies. Committee, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau
and Rev. J. C. F. Rupp.
This Committee reported the following, winch was con-
sidered by items and adopted as a whole :
Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions used
in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus used,
to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been effected.
Resolved, That the moneys from the Children's Missionary Societies
be sent to the Treasurer of Synod marked, "Children's Fund for Foreign
Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accredited upon the
assessments of the various congregations for Foreign Missions.
Deeming it necessary for the maintenance, increase,
and greater efficiency of woman's work in our Synod, that an
Executive Committee of the Woman's Societies be appoint-
ed; therefore,
Resolved, That we endorse the appointment of the Executive Com-
mittee consisting of Mrs. Josiah Fisher, of Concord, as President ; of
Mrs. J. B. Davis, Mt. Pleasant Mrs. R. A. Brown, Mrs. A. M. Brown,
and Miss Lizzie E. Foil, of Concord, as Vice-Presidents ; Miss M. Julia
Shirey, Mt. Pleasant, as Corresponding Secretary ; of Miss Laura E.
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Ritchie, of St. John's, Concord, as Recording Secretary ; and Mrs. John
A. Cline, Concord, as Treasurer.
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
J. C. F. RUPP.
The subject of Colored Missions was referred to the Min-
isterium for recommendation.
Report of Committee No. 1 .
Your Committee on President's Report has examined the same, and
submit the following :
Art. No. 1 is the fact, that at Ridgeway, Warren Co., N. O, is a
German congregation, etc., as appears in the President's report. Your
committee recommend the adoption of Art. No. 1.
Art. No. 2 is a proposition from the Carolina Central R. R. Your
committee recommend a committee be appointed to thank C. C. R. R.
for the kind offer, and refer the R. R. authorities to the Tennessee Synod.
T. S. Brown and T. L. Siegle were appointed said committee.
Art. No. 3 is a letter from Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., etc. Your
committee recommend the adoption of Art. No. 3.
Art. on Diet, Sections 1 and 2 — your committee recommend that the
Doctrinal Basis and Constitution of the Diet be read, and the resolutions
presented in the President's report concerning said Doctrinal Basis and
Constitution, be considered by items and adopted.
The report of delegates to Diet in Salisbury referred to committee
on President's report. Your committee recommend that said report of
delegates to Diet be read and adopted.
Your committee further recommend that the report of the President
of N. C. Synod and the report of delegates to the Diet in Salisbury be
adopted as a whole, and printed in the Minutes of N. C. Synod.
Respectfully,
T. H. STROHECKER, ( Committee
C. A. ROSE, on
. J. A. PROBST, ( Pres. Report.
This report was considered and adopted by items, and
then adopted as a whole.
President's Report.
Dear Brethren: — The following is a report of my official acts
during the past synodical year.
DISMISSIONS.
May 10, 1884, Rev. J. S. Heilig was granted a letter of honorable
dismissal to the Evang. Lutheran Maryland Synod.
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Jan. 12, 1885, Rev. W. A. Julian, having received and accepted a
call to the North Georgia Mission, was granted a letter of dismissal to
unite with the Evang. Lutheran Georgia Synod.
ADMISSIONS.
July 9, 1884, Rev. C. A. Rose, having received and accepted a call
to the Bethel pastorate, Rowan county, forwarded a letter of honorable
dismissal from the S. W. Virginia Synod.
Aug. 16, 1884, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, having entered upon his duties
as pastor of the Union charge, forwarded a letter duly attested from the
Evang. Luth. Virginia Synod dismissing him to this body.
Nov. 13, 1884, Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire, pastor of St. John's, Salis-
bury, handed me bis letter of honorable dismissal from the Evang. Luth.
Maryland Synod.
April 24, 1885, Rev. Prof. J. C. F. Rupp, Professor of Ancient
Languages in N. C. College, handed me a letter of honorable dismissal
from the Pittsburgh Synod of the Evang. Lutheran Church.
DEDICATION.
June 29, 1884, St. Peter's Evang. Lutheran Church, Rev. T. H. Stro-
hecker pastor, was dedicated to Almighty God. Rev. J. B. Davis preach-
ed the sermon and members of Conference participated in the services.
RESIGNATIONS.
Dec. 13, 1884, Rev. W. A. Julian informed me that he had resigned
the Sandy Creek pastorate.
Dec. 29, 1884, Rev. A. D. L. Moser wrote me that, having accepted
a call to the Bethel charge, Stanley county, he had resigned the Guilford
pastorate.
Feb. 13, 1885, Rev. T. H. Strohecker notified me that he had re-
signed the St. Peter's charge, resignation to take effect May 1, 1885.
April 28, 1885, Rev. J. M. Hedrick informed me that he had resign-
ed the Union charge, resignation to take effect at this meeting of Synod.
INSTALLATIONS.
Aug. 24, 1884, Rev. C. A. Rose was installed pastor of the Bethel
charge, Revs. Dr. Davis and B. S. Brown officiating.
Aug. 31, 1884, installed Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., pastor of Mt. Olive
congregation in connection with Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant.
LETTERS RECEIVED.
No. 1 is a card from brother Peschau, stating the fact, that there is
at Ridgeway, Warren Co., N. O, a German congregation having as its
pastor Rev. J. Michael Wolf, and, further, expressing the hope that, in
answer to his own personal recpiest, both the pastor and a duly authorized
delegate would be in attendance upon our present meeting with a view
to admission.
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The realization of such a hope would be a source of very great pleas-
ure to us all, and we sincerely trust they will be on hand.
No. 2 is also a letter from brother Peschau, enclosing from the Secre-
tary of the C. C. R- R. a plan of the new town of Mt. Holly, in Gaston
county, together with the offer gratuitously of a suitable lot, provided
this Synod will cau-^e to be built thereupon a church of respectable pro-
portions.
With regard to this matter, I would recommend, that, if it does not
encroach upon the rights of the Tennessee Synod, we accept the offer.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., stating that his
sons are engaged in the printing business, and being prepared to do good
work, offered on what seemed to be very reasonable terms to print, and.
if desired, to translate gratuitously the first twenty-five years' Minutes of
this Synod.
I would recommend that the offer be placed in the hands of commit-
tee on translation, Rev. F. W. E. Peschan, with the suggestion that he
take it into favorable consideration.
I. THE DIET.
In response to a call, jointly issued by the Lutheran Visitor and Our
Church Paper, the long and anxiously awaited Diet of the Southern
Lutheran Church, as is generally known, convened in Salisbury, Nov. 12
and 13, 1884. There were in attendance representatives from the Vir-
ginia. S. W. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennes-
see, and Holston Synods : and much interest was manifested, and the
greatest unanimity of sentiment prevailed throughout.
Whilst, in view of certain action of this Synod, at its last regular
meeting, the seating of our delegation may have seemed somewhat irregu-
lar : yet, when it is remembered, that the action, rescinding the work of
the special meeting at Enochsville, was only in response to a mistaken
request of the General Synod and not from any dissatisfaction with the re-
sults of said special meeting, and when it is known that no timely peti-
tion for an extra session, in which to correct the errors made, was sent
in, and especially when there is taken into consideration the paramount
importance to the church of the matter in hand, it will be seen that the
course adopted was the only available one. Of the two horns of the di-
lemma in which we were placed, either to have no representation at all or
else to seat the delegates elected at the special meeting, we chose the lat-
ter, believing that it would meet the approval of this body.
II. THE WORK OF THE DIET.
This was in every respect eminently satisfactory. A Doctrinal
Basis of no uncertain sound and a Constitution in hearty accord therewith
were unanimously adopted.
These in response to a request made by resolution of the Diet, I here-
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with submit for your consideration, and recommend as suitable action
for this body the adoption of resolutions framed by prominent members
. of the Diet, and found published in the first column of Lutheran Visitor
of Feb. 26, 1885. They are as follows :
A. — PROPOSED ACTION OF DISTRICT SYNODS.
1. That we cordially approve the proposed constitution adopted by
the Diet at Salisbury as presenting a basis upon which we can co-operate
with our other Lutheran Synods in the South in one general organization.
2. That in order that the proposed union of these Synods in one
body may be most promptly and satisfactorily consummated; in ac-
cordance with what we believe to be the general and earnest desire of
the ministry and laity of our Southern Church, we hereby authorize our
delegates to the next convention of the General Synod South, appointed
to be held at Roanoke City, Va., to unite with the other members of that
body in such action as may be necessary for the immediate merging of
the said General Synod South into the body contemplated by the action
of the Diet.
3. That, feeling a confident assurance that no impediments will be
placed in the way of a union of our Southern Synods in one organization,
we hereby ask the several Synods now constituting the General Synod
South to unite with us in inviting (by formal resolution similar to this)
our brethren of the Tennessee Synod and of the Holston Synod to send
properly accredited delegates to Roanoke City, Va. , , 1886, there to
meet us in convention with a view to formal organization and the adop-
tion of the constitution submitted by the Diet.
4. That copies of these resolutions be sent by the Secretary to the
Presidents of the Lutheran Synods represented at Salisbury by delegates
or by letter, with the request that they be laid before their respective
bodies for consideration.
J. A. LINN, President.
Report of the Delegates to the Diet, held in Salisbury. N. C.
Nov. 12-13, 1884.
Your delegates to the Diet beg leave to submit the following reporl :
Much to the joy of all those who have been working and praying for
a closer organic union of the various portions of the Lutheran Church in
these Southern States, a Diet was held in Salisbury, N. C, Nov. 12-13,
1884, for the purpose of inaugurating such a union, properly based on
the Confessions of the E. L. Church. We, the members of your delega-
tion, were present at the opening of the Diet, and found all the Southern
Synods represented, by delegates, except the Mississippi Synod, which
was represented by letter. There seemed to be but two motives con-
trolling all the members of the Diet, the one, to promote a more general
union on an Unequivocally Lutheran Bash ; the other, to shape the plan
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adopted, in such a way that there coidd not occur a rupture in the Gen.
Synod in consequence of our action. In the short space of two days, a
Confessional Basis and a Constitution were presented, (by a committee
'of one minister from each Synod) discussed, and unanimously adopted
by all the members of the Diet. (See Minutes of Diet.) Since the mem-
bers of your delegation were so perfectly united and harmonious in en-
dorsing the action of the Diet, we would respectfully recommend the
following to this body for adoption :
1. We cordially approve the Confessional Basis, and the proposed
Constitution, adopted by the Diet at Salisbury, as presenting a basis upon
which we can co-operate with the other Lutheran Synod- in the South
in one general organization.
2. That, in order that the proposed union of these Synods in one
body may be most promptly and satisfactorily consummated, in accord-
ance with what we believe to be the general and earnest desire of the
ministry and laity of our entire Southern Church, we hereby authorize
our delegates to the next convention of the Gen. Synod South, appointed
to be held at Roanoke City, A'a., to unite with the other members of that
body in such action as may be necessary for the immediate merging of
the said Gen. Synod South into the body contemplated by the action of
the Diet.
3. That, feeling a confident assurance that no impediments will be
placed in the way of a union of our Southern Synods, in one organiza-
tion, we hereby ask the several Synods, now constituting the General
Synod South, to unite with us in inviting (by formal resolution similar
to this) our brethren of the Tennessee Synod, and of the Holston Synod,
to send properly accredited delegates to Roanoke City, Ya. , on Wednes-
day before the 4th Lord's Day in May, 1886, there, to meet us in conven-
tion, with a view to formal organization, and the adoption of the consti-
tution submitted by the Diet.
4. That copies of these resolutions be sent by the Secretary to the
Presidents of the Lutheran Synods represented at Salisbury (by delegates
or by letter) with the request that they be laid before their respective
bodies for consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Wm. A. LUTZ,
SAM'L ROTHROCK.
G. F. SCHAEFFER.
J. D. SHIREY.
J. A. LINN,
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
P. N. HEILIG,
JESSIE W. MILLER,
The Committee.
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Synod adjourned with prayer till to-morrow morn, at
8:30 o'clock.
FOUETH SESSION.
Friday, May 1st, 1885— 8:30 A. M.
Synod convened, and, after spending some time in de-
votional exercises, the roll was called, the minutes were
read, corrected, and approved.
The following report was submitted by
Committee No. 6.
We, your committee on Conferential Proceedings, have no report to
make, as no papers pertaining to Conference have been placed in our
hands. C. A. ROSE,
A. D. L. MOSER,
• DANIEL TICKLE.
Report accepted and adopted.
Committee on Literary Institutions reported as follows:
Report of Committee No- 3.
Your committee on Church Institutions have examined the reports
of the Presidents of the respective boards, and submit the following :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
This College is in a prosperous and progressive condition, and while
there is nothing to recommend to the formal action of Synod, we would
recommend that there be more concentration of effort on the part of
Synod in giving its moral and financial support to its more permanent
establishment and efficiency. The efficient President and Faculty have
been very active in its behalf.
II. MT. PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
The President of the Board of this Seminary reports it in a flourish-
ing condition under its efficient Principal. The indebtedness of the
institution is not very great, being only three hundred dollars. We
recommend that this matter be referred to the Board of Trustees for
consideration.
Respectfullv submitted,
T. S. BROWN,
J. M. HEDRICK,
P. A. SIFFERD.
This report was considered by items, and adopted as a
whole.
Synod adjourned for divine service and recess.
Eev. T. S. Brown preached at 11 o'clock, from duo. 16, 33.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
May 1st, 1885.
Opened with prayer. The roll was called.
An Address on Education was read by Rev. T. S. Brown,
according to appointment of Synod.
The thanks of Synod were voted to Bro. Brown for his
interesting address; and he was requested to furnish a copy
of the same fdr publication in the Lutheran Visitor and
Our Church Paper.
Report of Committee No. 8.
Your committee on Pastoral Districts, after examining all the facts
brought to their attention, find that it would be inexpedient at present
to make any changes in the several charges of Synod. We therefore
recommend that no change be made.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
D. II. WINECOFF.
Report adopted.
A motion was made to rescind a resolution prohibiting
the payment of expenses of delegates to other bodies.
This resolution was tabled.
Revs. J. I). Shirey and B. S. Brown resigned as dele-
gates elect to the Southern General Synod. Their resigna-
tions were accepted, and Rev. S. Rothrock was elected in
Rev. Shirey's place, and Rev. T. S. Brown was elected in
Rev. B. S. Brown's place.
Thereupon, Revs. Rothrock and T. S. Brown resigned
as alternates elect. Their resignations were accepted, and
Rev. H. M. Brown was elected alternate in Rev. Rothrock's
place, and Rev. 0. A. Rose was elected in the place of Rev.
T. S. Brown.
Resolved, That, as Rev. T. H. Strohecker, our beloved brother and
one of our earnest and faithful workers, is about leaving us to labor in a
distant field, we bid him God-speed, and wish him success.
Committee on the State of the Church submitted the
following report :
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Report of Committee No. 2.
Your committee may properly report that the state of the Church is,
in the main, hopeful and promising. Doubtless, in the Church militant
we must never expect entire victory over sin. For there is an enemy
that goeth up and down sowing tares into the wheat, and, for the wheat's
sake, the tares are allowed to grow. So, in almost all the reports that
have come into the hands of your committee, are two distinct features :
one calling attention to the scarcity of the peaceable fruits of righteous-
ness; the other marking the triumphs of the Word and Spirit. But we
gather that in all the churches like as even in the Church at Sardis, with
perhaps a single exception, there arc some who have not defiled their
garments. From what can be gleaned, your committee is not prepared
to state that the arm of the Lord is shortened and unable to save, where
faithful use is made of all the means of grace. In some churches special
seasons of the church year have been observed, especially of Advent and
Passion Week. And in almost every instance this observance is followed
by a more hopeful outlook, and encouragement to pastors and the faith-
ful.
1. Attendance upon the preaching of the Word is encouraging. The
hearing of the AVord is devout and praiseworthy with few exceptions.
In most of our churche-i the sacraments are growing in their high im-
portance, in the estimation of the people, but in a few there is indiffer-
ence on the part of the people for these means of grace. In some
churches the sacrament of the altar has never been more reverently and
so largely observed, and all the infants are admitted to the church by
the regeneration of water and the Spirit. In almost all the churches this
divine life is faithfully trained by catechisation and instruction.
2. There is numerical increase in nearly all the- churches, in some,
large, whilst only a few barely hold their own. A few Sunday-schools
are reported as models, but the majority are in not more than average
prosperity, and some less.
3. In works of benevolence there is commendable progress. Interest
in missions has been generally revived, and, in a few churches, special
means are used to develop liberality and missionary activity. In a very
few the organization of missionary societies antedates the visit of our
Missionary.
Growth in piety is not so generally reported as should be desired.
All the pastors discover evidences of spiritual life. But this vitality
ought to be more than latent. The greatest need of the Church is earnest,
regular, methodical use of the means of grace. Too few report week
day prayer and family prayer. Prayer is not a means of grace, it is the
use of these means. "Men ought always to pray and not to faint."
Then will we have an effective baptism of the Holy Spirit. Let this be
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the burden of the Church's prayer during the coming Whitsuntide season
which commemorates such a gift of the Spirit.
Respectfully submitted,
J. C. F. RUPP,
W. KIMBALL,
A. HARTMAN.
This report was adopted.
The following report of Committee on Unfinished Busi-
ness was submitted :
Committee No. 5 — On Unfinished Business.
Your committee on Unfinished Business would submit the following:
We find in first (1) place, page 14, a committee appointed to get up
Rules of Order for Synod, (Revs. Rothrock, Peschau, and Shirey, com-
mittee.) Is this committee ready to report?
Item 2, page 17, we find the Committee on Translation of the first 25
Years of Minutes N. C. Synod, was continued. Is this committee ready
to report ?
Item 3 is a resolution, dividing the Eastern Conference. It seems
impracticable. We recommend that this action be rescinded, and that
the former arrangement go into effect unless a better arrangement can
be made.
Item 4, page 26, we find a resolution appointing a committee to dis-
pose of property at Hickory — committee : Rev. J. A. Linn, Messrs. T.
J. Linn, and J. L. Probst. Has this committee discharged its duty, and
complied with the resolution?
Item 5— Synod appropriated $1500 to St. Mark's, Charlotte ; $400
of which was ordered to be paid out of treasury, $1100 to be raised by
Board of Missions. Has this been done?
Item 6— A committee, Revs. F. W. E. Peschau, B. S. Brown, and
T. S. Brown, was appointed on Beneficiary Education. Has this com-
mittee done anything?
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. BUCK,
T. H. STROHECKER,
J. W. MURRAY.
The report was received, to be considered by items.
Item 1 was passed over till to-morrow.
Item 2. Committee continued.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Duty not discharged. Committee was continued
under former instruction.
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Item 5. Complied with in part.
Item 6. Duty attended to.
The report was adopted.
The report* of the Advisory Board of Missions was sub-
mitted.
Synod adjourned with prayer and the benediction.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 2, 1885—9 o'clock A. M.
Synod convened, and, after devotional exercises, the
roll was called, the minutes were read, corrected, and ap-
proved.
The following resolution, recommended by the Minis-
terium, was adopted :
Resolved, That we propose to the General Synod North that it elect
and support a Missionary or Missionaries to labor in our territory among
the colored people; and furthermore, that we volunteer to supervise said
mission work, as the General Synod supervises our Missionary to India;
and in the event this proposition be accepted, we recommend Rev. D. J.
Koontz to be elected as one of said Missionaries. Furthermore, we as-
sure the General Synod (North) that we will give such work our earnest,
moral support, and as soon as possible our pecuniary aid.
Rev. G. F. Schaeffer and Rev. J. 0. F. Eupp were ap-
pointed commissioners, to present the foregoing action to
the General Synod (North). It was further
Resolved, That our Corresponding Secretary notify the delegate of
the General Synod (South) to the General Synod (North), to call the at-
tention of that body to the presence of the commissioners aforesaid of
this Synod, on the floor of that body.
The following was also adopted :
Inasmuch as the work of Education and Evangelization among the
colored people, already commenced by this Synod, is certainly an im-
portant work, and inasmuch as this work just now demands our prayer-
ful attention and our hearty financial support, be it therefore
Resolved, That this Synod pay at once to Rev. D. J. Koontz, our
colored Missionary, out of our Treasury, the sum of $ 100, and that we
reimburse our Synodical Treasury by pledging ourselves as pastors and
lay-delegates, in the name of our several congregations, for such amounts
as stand opposite our respective names, to be forwarded to the Treasury
by the 15th of October. 1885.
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Resolved, That a standing committee on apportionments be appoint-
ed annually.
For the present meeting, Kev. W. Kimball, Mr. Geo. E.
Ritchie, and Capt. Seigle, were appointed said committee.
Synod adjourned with prayer for divine worship and
recess.
At 11 o'clock, Eev. Prof. Schaeffer preached from Jer.
3, 15.
AFTERXOOX SESSIOX.
1:30 P. M.
Synod called to order and engaged in prayer.
The following committee was appointed to meet with
the Council of St. James Church, Concord, to confer con-
cerning the sale of certain property willed to said congrega-
tion and the Education Society of this Synod. Committee :
Rev. Rothrock, Col. P. N. Heilig, and Geo. E. Ritchie.
Rev. S. Rothrock was. appointed a commissioner, to re-
ceive the money and execute a deed for the property, and
to pay the money to the Treasurer of Synod for educational
purposes.
The report of committee Xo. 9, on Vacancies, was sub-
mitted and considered by items, and afterwards as a whole.
Report on Vacancies.
There are six charges vacant in the Synod, to-wit: St. James, in
Concord ; the Union charge, just made vacant by the resignation of Rev.
Hedrick ; the St. Peter's charge, last served by Rev. T. H. Strohecker ;
the Davidsoii'or Sandy Creek charge, served last by Rev. W. A. Julian;
the Guilford charge, made vacant by the resignation of Rev. A. D. L.
Moser ; and the Davie charge, last served by Rev. H. M. Brown ; and
Mt. Carmel, near Mt. Pleasant. This is an isolated congregation, and it
has sent a petition signed by a number of its members to Synod, praying
for Synod to send them one to break unto them the bread of life, and
also stating in their petition that they raise about $40.00 salary per year.
As a committee, we recommend
1. That the Davie charge, lately served by Rev. H. M. Brown, who,
on account of his new organization in Iredell, cannot any longer serve
them, be encouraged to secure the services of Rev. W. R. Ketchie as
pastor.
2. As the interests of any driven comrreajation must necessarily suffer
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great loss by having no pastor, therefore we recommend that all these
vacant charges and congregations use their best efforts in connection
with the President of Synod, to secure the services of regular pastors as
soon as practicable.
Respectfully submitted,
R. W. PETREA,
Chairman of Com.
Adopted.
Resolved, That the Committee on Vacancies, consisting of Rev. Petrea
and others, be continued, and be specially requested to put forth earnest
efforts in conjunction with the President of Synod to have services held
in our vacant congregations and charges.
Resolved, That the name of the Eastern Conference be changed to
Northern Conference, and the name of the Western be changed to South-
ern Conference.
The following report of Committee on Rules of Order
was adopted :
Your Committee on Rules of Order would report progress, and will
submit their report for adoption at the next Synodical convention, hoping
in the mean time to send, if possible, a copy of the proposed "Rules of
Order" to every member of Synod for inspection, so that we may not
act too hastily in this important matter, and that each may come pre-
pared to discuss the rules and to vote intelligently.
Although not in our province of duty, we would recommend that a
committee in like manner revise the Constitution of Synod, and send the
same as revised for inspection to all the members of Synod before our
next meeting of Synod.
SAM'L ROTHROCK,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
J. D. SHIREY.
The Committee on Rules of Order was continued.
J. D. Shirey, W. Kimball, and Jessie W. Miller, Esq.
were appointed a Committee on Constitution, under the
above recommendation.
Resolved, That the Treasurer be allowed to deposit the funds of
Synod in the First National Bank of Salisbury.
Rev. Profs. Schaeffer and Rupp were appointed a Stand-
ing Committee on Foreign Missions, to co-operate with the
Woman's and Children's Executive Committee of Foreign
Missions.
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The following- pledges were made to reimburse the
Synodical Treasury for the amount appropriated to Eev. D.
J. Koontz :
Rev. S. Rothrock $10.00
" J.B.Davis, D. D 5.00
" W. Kimball 2.50
" J. D. Shirey 5.00
" R. W. Petrea 10.00
" A. D. L. Moser 5.00
" W. R. Ketchie 2.50
Union Charge, per Rev. W. A. Lutz 5.00
Rev. H. M. Brown 7.50
" F. W. E.Peschau 12.50
" W. A. Lutz 10.00
" J. L. Buck 10.00
" T. S. Brown 5.00
" C. A. Rose 6.00
" J. M. Hedrick 2.00
Col. P. N. Heilig 5.00
Rev. B. S. Brown 10.00
The report of the Committee on Apportionment was
received and adopted:
Your committee on Apportionment recommend the apportionment
on the Minutes of 1883, for the ensuing year, and request the ministers to
give the number of each congregation next year in their parochial re-
ports, in order that we can make an equal apportionment.
We also recommend that the column headed Theological Seminary,
be changed to North Carolina College, with the same apportionment.
Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL,
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
T. L. SEIGLE.
Above report was adopted.
CHURCHES.
Organ Church
Eben ezer
St. Paul's, (Wilmington)...
St. John's, (Cabarrus Co.).
Prosperity
Sandy Creek
Pilgrim
Reformation
Lexington
Lebanon
Luther Chapel
Center Grove
Shiloh
Nazareth
Salem
St. Luke
Grace
Union
Christiana
St. John's, (Salisbury)
St. Michael's
St. Paul's
Holy Trinity
Friedeu's
Macedonia
St. Paul's
St. James' (Concord)
Mt. Hermon
Cold Water
St. Mark's, (Charlotte)
Bethel, (Stanley)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch
Trinity
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St. Matthew's
St. Peter's
Luther's ,
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28 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The following report was adopted:
Report of Advisory Board of Missions.
(1) During the synodical year, Rev. E. P. Parker wrote to the chair-
man of the committee, asking whether he would be permitted to discon-
tinue his ministrations to one of the congregations of the Forsyth Mission.
The reply made to him was (in substance), that a pastor of the Lutheran
Church is not permitted to preach to a part of a charge and neglect a
portion of it.
(2) The Synod, at its last meeting, placed on this committee, the duty
of making " immediate arrangements for collecting . . $1100 for St.
Mark's, Charlotte." Minutes, page 30.) The committee has not done
this for two reasons :
First, The action of the General Synod by which $400 was made the
special quota of this Synod for Missions, and the resolution to raise
$10,000 for Missions by a Sec. who was to visit all our churches to se-
cure this amount, induced us to wait for the consummation of the Genl.
Synod's plans.
Second, The committee were apprised of the fact that the congrega-
tion at Charlotte, as late as January 1, 1885, had not decided on a site
for their new church. This itself seemed to us a sufficient reason for de-
lay of effort to "make arrangements for collecting the $1100." Under
these circumstances, and believing this will satisfy the congregation, the
committee recommend, that Synod pay to the congregation at Charlotte,
as much of said $1100, at this time, as can be spared from the treasury,
and that the remainder of the $1100 be paid one year hence, if there be
then enough in the treasury that can be used for that purpose to meet
this provision.
G. F. SCHAEFFER,
R. W. PETREA,
C. G. HEILIG.
An appeal was made to Synod by Col. Heilig in behalf
of the Salisbury Church, for aid. In response Synod
Resolved, That the pastor of the Salisbury Church be invited into our
charges to raise funds for said church.
Treasurer's Report.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in Account with:
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Nortii Carolina.
1884. Dr.
May 1st, to balance in hands of Treasurer last year $ 71 50
" " " Cash from Finance Committee 992 70
" 5, Cash per Rev. R. W. Petrea 24 00
" " " " " F. W. E. Peschau 10 00
" 9, " " " J. D. Shirey 50
Aug. 27, Cash per Lutheran Chapel, Deficit on Prof.'s Salary
Theo. Seminary 5 00
Nov. 27, Cash per Rev. T. S. Brown, Error in Draft 1 00
$1104 70
1885. Cr.
May 5, By amount paid Rev. T. S. Brown $ 10 00
" " " Loss on Mutilated Coin 42
" " " Check, T. L. Seigle, Chu. Char 400 00
" " Cash, Rev. W. Kimball 33 33
" 10, " Rev. T. W. Dosh, Prof. Theo. Sem 225 00
July 29, " H. A. Deal, Printing Min 49 43
Nov. 21, " Rev. T. S. Brown, distributing Min 5 35
1885.
June 20, " Rev. L. L. Smith, Prin. Min. Diet 5 40
April 28, " Balance in hands of Treasurer 375 77
$ 1104 70 $ 1104 70
Beneficiary and Educational Fund.
1884. . Dr.
Nov. 17th, Received from C. A. Rose's charge,
St. Paul's Church $ 5 36
Bethel Church 5 00
Feb. 3, Rev. B. S. Brown's charge,
Lutheran Chapel 15 50
Centre Grove 10 50
Feb. 16, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau's charge,
St. Paul's, Wilmington 10 00
Feb. 26, Rev. B. S. Brown's charge,
Lutheran Chapel 2 00
Centre Grove 2 00
|50 36
1885. Cr.
Feb. 28, By amount paid R. S. Patterson $50 00
April 28, By balance in hands of Treasurer 36
$50 36 $50 36
Very respectfully submitted, P. N. HEILIG,
Treas. Ev. Luth. Synod N. C.
30
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee No. 10=
Your committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and vouch-
ers, and find them correct.
We also report the following contributions for Synodical purposes :
CHURCHES.
Rev. S. Rothrock'sch.
Organ Church
Ebenezer Church...
Rev. W. A. Lutz's ch.
St. Enoch Church.
Trinity Church
Mooresville Church
Rev. C. A. Rose's ch.
Bethel Church
St. Paul's Church . .
Christ's Church
Rev. J. D. Shirey'sch.
St. Luke Church....
Grace Church
Salem Church
Rev. E. P. Parker's ch
Shiloh Church
Bethany Church....
Nazareth Church . .
Hopewell Church. .
Rev. B. S. Brown's ch.
Luther Chapel Ch.
Centre Grove Ch.
Rev. T. S. Brown's ch.
St. Mark's Church..
Rev. J. L. Buck's ch.
Frieden's Church . .
St. Paul's Church. .
Macedonia Church .
Rev.W.Stoudenmire's
St. John's Church. .
5 00
16 15
9 10
7 55
7 75
6 00
5 00
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$5 00
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47 75
10 00
5 00
18 00
18 50
5 00
20 00 6 90
5 45 4 50
5 20 8 30
8 00
7 00
2 65
2 50
1 00
4 00
2 00
25 00
10 00
6 74
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21 60
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7 00
4 30
9 69
2 40
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5 00
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5 25
4 80
8 70
3 51
3 00
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63 90
10 00
5 00
25 00
25 50
9 30
52 89
25 15
26 05
2 65
2 50
1 00
28 00
19 00
25 00
40 40
10 25
5 50
21 60
12 46 $15 00 $438 69
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
31
CHURCHES.
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5 00
$6 00
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St. Steven's Church
Albemarle Church.
5 00
Rev. H. M. Brown's c.
St. Michael Church.
20 09
2 00
4 50
20 09
St. Paul's Church...
2 00
St. Matthew's Sup.
Rev.T.H.Strohecker's
4 50
St. Peter's Church . .
10 20
5 20
5 15
10 20
St. Matthew's Ch'ch
5 20
5 15
Rev. Dr. J. B. Davis' c.
Holy Trinity Ch'rch
Mt. Olive Church..
$20 CO
$15 00
5 00
6 43
$8 35
$10 00
58 35
6 43
Rev.F.E.Peschau's c.
St. Paul's Church...
25 00
25 00
5 00
55 00
Rev.J.M.Hedrick's c.
Union Church
10 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
2 14
30 00
Christiana Church . .
17 14
Rev. W. Kimball's ch.
Concordia Church..
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10 00
6 5Q
8 25
Mt. Hernion Ch'rch
10 00
Cold Water Church.
6 50
Concord Mission....
1 70
1 70
Rev. W. R. Petrea's c.
St. John's Church..
40 00
4 00
66 00
5 00
24 00
4 00
5 70
2 80
1 35
21 25
12 75
21 00
4 00
151 00
Prosperity Church
Vacant Churches.
Low's Church
17 00
5 70
Richland Church...
2 80
Coble's Church
1 35
St. James' Church .
21 25
Concord.
Sand}' Creek Ch'rch
12 75
Pilgrim Church
Reformation Ch'rch
2 50
2 50
Lexington Mission.
5 00
5 00
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$104 00 $101 00'$209 92
50 55, 50 65 216 94
$43 35
1 67 09
$7 14 $10 00
32 46 J 5 00
$475 41.
438 69
$160 55 $151 65 $426 86
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$914 10
32 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The following amounts are now in the hands of the Treasurer, viz.:
To balance on hand as per report $ 376.13
To amount received for Synodical purposes 914.10
Total amount on hand $1290.23
Your committee have taken the Treasurer's receipt for the above
contributions. Respectfully submitted,
JESSE W. MILLER,
GEO. E. RITCHIE,
D. M. ISENHOUR,
H. M. BROWN.
This report was received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education.
The following report of Committee on Beneficiary Edu-
cation was received and adopted :
1. Your Committee on Beneficiary Education would report that it
made an effort to secure funds to aid worthy, needy young men who are
studying for the Lutheran ministry, and that the efforts made, secured
for this purpose $50.36.
Having had several applications for help, and only so small a sum
at our command, we aided but one Brother, to-wit : R. S. Patterson, a
student at N. C. College. The committee promised and paid the young
Brother $50.00, leaving only 36 cents in the Treasury.
2. Application for help has been made not only by other young
brethren in our State, but also by young brethren studying at Roanoke
College.
Your committee is at a loss to know what to do in promising aid to
any or all of these applicants, and asks for instruction as to what it
shall do.
3. It has been suggested, that a more feasible plan to support our
beneficiaries would be, that two or three congregations, alternating and fol-
lowing the list of Synod, agree to support our beneficiaries for one
month. With this plan, the committee is well pleased. Hoping that
much more will be done by Synod this year for this worthy object, and
that another and different committee be appointed, we respectfully sub-
mit our report.
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
B. S. BROWN,
T. S. BROWN, #
Committee.
The following were appointed to take the place of the
former Committee on Beneficiary Education : Eevs. E. W.
Petrea, C. A. Bose, and Prof. L. H. Bothrock.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 83
Resolved, That this Synod assist only such young men as beneficia-
ries as shall attend North Carolina College, unless they be in the Theo-
logical Department of study.
Resolved, That the Treasurer be required to keep a statement of the
amount belonging to each separate object for which we contribute funds.
Resolved, That Secretary have 2000 copies of Minutes of this session
of Synod printed for distribution.
Resolved, That in the Financial Reports, "Beneficiary" be prefixed
to the column headed "Education."
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be tendered to the pastor
and people of this congregation for their kind hospitality to us, the mem-
bers of Synod, and also to the Presbyterian friends and others who have
given us a cordial reception to their homes.
Resolved, That provided any money comes into the hands of the
Treasurer of Synod from the will of the late Wiley Blackwelder, the
Treasurer pay to N. C. College the amount of the tuition of the beneficia-
ries in said College.
Rev. J. A. Linn was appointed as principal, and Rev.
R. W.Petrea as alternate, to present an address on Missions
at the next meeting of Synod.
Ilex. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer was appointed as principal,
and Rev. 0. A. Rose as alternate, to present an address on
Education at the next meeting of Synod.
Resolved, That we recommend to our people the LutJieran Visitor,
the organ of the General Synod. We rejoice at the presence of one of the
editors, who is a member of our Synod, are glad for its prosperity, and
heartily commend it.
Richmond Mission Apportionment.
The Secretary was directed to have the apportionment
of two years ago (whereby .$1000 was to be raised for Rich-
mond Mission) printed in Minutes of this year, with the
hope that those congregations not having yet raised their
amounts for that object, shall do so by next meeting of
Synod. Said apportionment is as follows :
Bev. 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
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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 Church 15 00
Reformation Church 15 00
Lexington Church 5 00
Lebanon Church 5 00
Rev. B. S. Brown's Charge:
Luther Chapel 40 00
Centre Grove 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 20 00
Christ Church 10 00
Rev. R. L. Brown's Charge :
Union Church 22 50
Christiana Church 12 50
St. John's Church, Salisbury 60 00
Rev. H. M. Brown's Charge :
St. Michael's Church :. 30 00
St. Paul's Church 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
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Rev. W. Kimball's Charge :
Bethel Church $15 00
St. Stephen's Church 10 00
Mt. Olive Church 10 00
Rev. W. A. Liltz's Charge :
St. Enoch's Church 40 00
Trinity Church 30 00
Concordia Church 20 00
Mooresville 5 00
Rev. T. H. Strohecker's Charge :
St, Matthew's Church 20 0O
St, Peter's Church 20 00
Luther's Church 10 00
Rev. G. F. SchaefTer's Charge :
Albemarle Church 5 00
Mt. Car mel Church 5 00
Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col'd) :
Concord Mission, (col'd) 10 00
Secretary was directed to have circulars of 1ST. C. Col-
lege and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary printed with Min-
utes of Synod.
The time of next annual meeting was fixed to begin on
Friday before 1st Sunday in May, 1886, at 10 A. M., and
the place selected was Union Church, Eowan Co., N. C.
There being no further business, and the Minutes
having been read and confirmed, Synod adjourned to meet
at time and place already fixed. The President closed
Synod according to the prescribed form in The Book of
Worship. B. S. BROWN,
Secretary.
Divine Services.
Besides Divine Services already noted, Rev. D. J.
Koontz (col.) preached a very acceptable sermon on Friday
night during Synod, text, Matt. 25, 46.
Sunday, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau preached, and the Sac-
rament of the Lord's Supper was administered. Sunday
afternoon, preaching by Rev. T. Earnheart, of the Synod of
Southern Illinois.
Minutes of the Ministerium.
Bethel Chtjeoh, Bowan Co., X. C,
Apeil 29th, 1885—8 o'clock A. M.
Ministerium vras called to order and opened with prayer.
Eev. A. D. L. Moser, chairman of the committee, ap-
pointed to ordain Samuel Holt (col'd) and Nathan Clapp
(col'd), reported that duty discharged. The report was ac-
cepted.
Alter an informal conference on subjects of interest to
the Church, the Ministerium adjourned to meet at the call
of the President.
SECOND SESSION.
Bethel, Apeil 30th — 8 o'clock A. M.
Ministerium called to order. Opened with prayer.
Minutes of yesterday were read and approved. Informal
discussion of our interests in Colored Mission Work engaged
the attention of the Ministerium. Without definite action,
the Ministerium adjourned till to-morrow at 8 o'clock A. M.
THIED SESSION.
Bethel, May 1st, 1885—8 o'clock A. M.
Ministerium called to order and opened with prayer.
.Minutes were read and approved. It was
Resolved, That we recommend to Synod to propose to the General
Synod North, that it elect and support a Missionary or Missionaries to
labor in our territory among the colored people, and furthermore, that
we volunteer to supervise said mission work, as the General Synod su-
pervises our Missionary to India ; and, in the event this proposition be
accepted, we recommend Rev. D. J. Koontz as one of said Missionaries.
Furthermore, we assure the General Synod North that we will give such
work our earnest, moral support, and as soon as possible our pecuniary
aid.
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM. 37
The President and Secretary and Eev. Prof. Schaeffer
were appointed to report on the subject of what should be
done for the support of Colored Mission Work in the imme-
diate future.
The Assistant Secretary was charged with the duty of
bringing the foregoing resolution to the attention of Synod.
Adjourned to meet to-morrow at 8 A. M.
Bethel, May 2d, 1885.
Ministerium opened as usual, and, after some informal
consultation on another matter, the following action was
taken on the subject of preaching in our vacant charges:
Resolved, That the President be requested to invite Messrs. H. A.
Trexler, J. W. Smith, and Ed. L. Folk, theological students, to serve
temporarily some of our vacant churches, and that their work lie under
his supervision.
Ministerium then adjourned. Benediction by the Presi-
dent.
B. S. BEOWN, Secretary.
Index.
Page.
Addresses on Education and Missions — next session 33
Beneficiary Education 32—33
College Trustees — resignation and election 6 — 7
Delegates to General Synod 10
Financial and Treasurer's Reports 29—30
Financial Reports 9
Ministerium 36—37
President's Report 14 — 17
Parochial Reports 8
Report of Delegates to Diet 17—18
Report of Committee on Vacancies 24 — 25
Report of Committee on President's Report 14
Report of Committee on The State of the Church 21
Report of Board of Missions 28
Report of Committee on Petitions 11
Report of Committee on Church Institutions 19
Richmond Mission Apportionment 33 — 34
Standing Committees 5
Standing Resolutions 2
Synodical Apportionment 30
Vote of Thanks 33
Work among Colored People 23
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MINUTES
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
- HELD IN
UNION CHURCH, RQWAN COUNTY, N. (Sfr'
Beginning Friday, April 30, 1886. «.;"'" **
Henkel & Co., Printers, New Market, Va.:
Office of Our Church Paper, Shenandoah Valley, &o.
MINUTES
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
isronTia: Carolina,
UNION CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, N. C.
Beginning Tuesday, April 30, 1886.
Henrel & Co., Printers, New Market, Va»:
Office of Our Church Paper, Shenandoah Valley, &c.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU.... Wilmington, N. C.
Rec. Sec— Ret. J. L. BUCK Gibsonville, N. C.
Coe. Sec— Rev. H. M. BROWN Troutman's, N. C.
Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The 84th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, of
North Carolina will be held in St. Michael's Church, Iredell Co., N. C.
on Friday before the first Sunday in May, 1887.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
Evan. L. Synod of North Carolina,
April 30th, 1886.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular session, according to previous appointment, at 10
o'clock, A. M. The opening sermon was preached by the
President, Eev. W. A. Lutz, from Psalms 46, 4, 1st clause.
A recess of one hour was then taken. Synod was
then opened by the President in the order laid down in
the Book of Worship.
The roll was called and the absentees noted.
The following constitute Synod:
Ministers. Ordained. Post-office. Lay Delegates.
Rev. J. B. Anthony 1832.. .Mt, Pleasant, N. 0...
" S. Rothrock, 1833... Gold Hill, N. C Andrew Berger.
" J. B. Davis 1834.. .Mt. Pleasant H. C. McAllister.
" W. H. Cone* 1858.. .New Market, Va
" W. Kimball 1859... China Grove, N. C....H. A. Blackwelder.
" J. D. Shirey .I860.. .Bear Poplar, N. C... Pleasant Wise.
" G. F. Schaeffer* 1861. ..Concord, N. C Geo. Wine'coff.
" A. D. L. Moser 1883. ..Copal Grove. N. C...
" W. R. Ketchie 1868... Kappa, N. C
" J. H. Fesperman*. .1868...Statesville, N. C
" R. L. Brown.. 1868... Salisbury, N. C
" E. P. Parker 1871. ..Salem, N. C D. A. Clodfelter.
" H. M. Brown 1873...Troutman, N. C
" P. E. Zink. 1873...Linwood, N. C
" F. W. E. Peschau.. 1873.. .Wilmington, N. C....L. Vollers.
♦Absent and excused.
4 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers. Ordained. Post-office. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. R. W. Petrea 1876... Concord, N. C J. J. Barringer.
" W. A. Lutz 1877...Enochville, N. C Prof. F. B. Brown.
" J. A. Linn 1877.. .Mt. Pleasant, N. C...
" J. M. Hedrick 1877... Tyro, N. C ... H. F. Swicegood.
" B. S. Brown 1878.. .China Grove, N. C...I. F. Patterson.
" J. L. Buck 1878...Gibsonville, N. C ....John Wagner, Jr.
" D. J. Koontz (col.)1880... Lexington, N. C
" Wm. Stoudenmire .1880... Salisbury, N. C Col. P. N. Heilig.
" T. S. Brown 1883... Charlotte, N. C ..T. A. Seigle.
" J. W. Strickler 1881... Salisbury, N. C Geo. Barringer.
" C. A. Rose 1882.. .Zeb, N. C H. M.Brown.
" Nathan Clapp (col. )1884...
': Samuel Holt (col.). 1884...
Organ Pastorate Calvin Brown.
Mooresville Mooresville, N. C....J. I. Goodman.
The President rend his annual report, which was re-
ceived and laid on the table lor future action.
Election of Officers.
President, .... Rev. P. W. E. Peschatj.
Eec. Secretary, ... " J. L. Buck.
Cor. Secretary, ... " H. M. Brown.
Treasurer, Col. P. 1ST. Heilig.
Rev. Prof. J. C. Moser, of the Tennessee Synod, was
invited to a seat as advisory member.
Mr. C. B. Miller, a theological student, was invited to a
seat in the Synod.
"A recess of fifteen minutes was now taken, to give the
President time to appoint committees.
Standing Committees.
1. On President's. Report : Revs. J. D. Shirey, S.
Rothrock, and Mr. H. 0. McAllister.
2. State of the Church : Revs. B. S. Brown, H. M.
Brown, and Mr. John Wagner, Jr.
3. Church Institutions: Revs. J. M. Hedrick, J. A.
Linn, and Mr. H. A. Blackwelder.
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4. Missions: Revs. W.A. Lutz.T. S. Brown, and Prof.
T. B. Brown.
5. Unfinished Business: Revs. T. S. Brown, A. D.
L. Moser, and Mr. I. F. Patterson.
6. Proceedings of Conference : Revs. J. B. Davis,
J. L. Buck, and Mr. Andrew Berger.
7. Petitions and appropriations : Revs. R. W.
Petrea, W. A. Lutz, J. D. Shirey, and Messrs. T. L. Seigle
and L. Vollers.
8. Pastoral Districts: Revs. H. M. Brown, W.
Kimball, and Mr. Geo. Barringer.
9. Vacancies : Revs. 0. A. Rose, J. M. Hedrick, and
Mr. Geo. Winecoff.
10. Finance: Capt. T. L. Seigle, Mr. L., Vollers, Rev. J.
W. Strickler, and Rev. H. M. Brown.
11. Apportionment: Revs. W. Kimball, C. A. Rose, T.
S. Brown, Prof. T. B. Brown, and Mr. H. C. McAllister.
May 1, 1886.
Synod opened at the hoar appointed, with prayer by
Rev. T. S. Brown.
On a call tor reports on State of the Church — on mo-
tion, all members not ready to report on State of the Church
should have until Monday next to make such report.
Synod adjourned while reading reports on State of the
Church. Prayer by Rev. C. A. Rose.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Synod called to order — opened with prayer by Rev. B.
S. Brown.
Rev. R. A. Yoder presented his credentials and was
received as Corresponding Delegate of the Evangelical Lu-
theran Tennessee Synod.
Further reports on State of the Church were read.
Report of committee on employment of financial agent
for an endowment fund for North Carolina College was
received and considered by items:
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Your committee, appointed at the special meeting of Synod, held
in Mt. Pleasant, N. O, December 10, 1885, to secure agents to collect an
endowment, would respectfully report that they held a meeting in
Salisbury, in February, following, but owing to some dissatisfaction
with the plan of endowment on the part of some brethren of committee,
were unable to do anything, and resolved to let the matter rest until this
regular meeting of Synod.
Your committee recommend that the matter of endowing the col-
lege be reconsidered.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
B. S. BROWN,
C. A. ROSE,
Committee.
The first item of the report was adopted.
The consideration of item 2 was postponed, and made
the special order at 10 o'clock on Monday.
President's Report.
Dear Fathers and Brethren, True Yoke-Fellows in Christ:
Through a merciful Providence we have been brought to the close
of another synodical year without any visible mark of God's righteous
displeasure resting upon us, and without the hand of death having
thinned our clerical roll.
During this year, amid its varied trials which, in many cases, have
been peculiar in their severity, we have been left to labor in the vine-
yard of the Lord with whatever ability the Master has given us. Both
the church and her institutions of learning have suffered greatly from
business depression and financial embarrassment, but we believe that,
we are now on the eve of returning spiritual as well as secular prosper-
ity. The river of grace that flows from the throne of God, through the
city or church of our God, has tributaries, which make the Church glad
or sad, just as the channels are kept open by preaching the pure Word,
and faithfully administering the Sacraments, or are allowed to fill up
with the rubbish of human opinion and false doctrine. The Church of
the Lord Jesus Christ, in all her branches, has been struggling after a
greater degree of purity in doctrine and life, and the full realization of
that missionary spirit which enables her to comprehend the import of
the Savior's declaration, "The field is the world." Never before, per-
haps, in any one year has the Synod exhibited so much activity in
mission work, both Home and Foreign. This, we believe, proves that
our pastors have been active and faithful in the discharge of their min-
isterial duties, but yet the Synod has not come up to the full measure of
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her duty. The borders of our Zion should be enlarged, the weak points
succored, and all of our stakes strengthened. Advance should be
stamped on all our enterprises, since the pillar of cloud and of fire is
going on before us as we go to possess more territory. May God take
full possession of all our hearts, from this time forth, and "let us press
forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus." Since our last annual meeting a number of official duties
have devolved upon me, a statement of which I will now give.
CALL SESSION OF SYNOD.
On Nov. 7th, 1885, 1 received a petition, signed by eleven members
of the Ministerium, asking me to call an extra session of Synod, to con-
vene in Mt. Pleasant, N. C, Dec. 10th, 1885, to consider the interests of
N. C. College. Accordingly the Synod was properly convened, at the
time and place named in the petition. Since the minutes of said call
session have been printed and distributed, it is unnecessary to note it
further at this time.
CERTIFICATES GIVEN.
On May the 2d, 1885, Rev. T. H. Strohecker was, at his request,
furnished with a letter of honorable dismission to the Southern Illinois
Synod.
RESIGNATIONS.
Jan. 6th, 1886, I received a letter from Rev. S. Rothrock, stating
that he had resigned the Organ Church pastorate, and that the resigna-
tion took effect Dec. 31st, 1885.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
June 13th, 1885, I was notified by Rev. J. M. Hedrick, that he had
received and accepted a call to the Davidson Pastorate, and that he
would enter at once upon his duties as pastor.
On Dec. 18th, 1885, Rev. J. W. Strickler, of S. W. Va. Synod, in-
formed me that he had received and accepted a call to the Union charge,
in this Synod.
March 17th, 1888, Rev. W. R. Brown, a member of the senior class
in Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pa., informed me that he had
received and accepted a call to the Organ Church Pastorate, and that
he would take charge July 1st, 1886.
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
Dec. 18th, 1885, Rev. J. W. Strickler sent me a letter of honorable
dismission from the S. AV. Va. Synod to the N. C. Synod, properly and
officiallv signed.
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EvSTAIiATIOXS.
On the first Sunday in September. 1SS5. Rev. J. M. Hedrick was
installed pas: or of the Davidson charge, in Sandy Creek Church, by
Rer. J. D. Shirey.
On the third Sunday in Jan.. 1S-S6. Rev. J.TT. Strickler was installed
pastor of the Union-church Pastorate, in Union Church, by Revs. B. S.
Brown and C. A. Rose.
LAYISG COEXEE STOXE.
On Oct. 31st. 1SS-5. after an address by Rev. G. F. Schaeffer. Pres.
of N. C. College, the comer-stone <~.f St. Mark's elegant new church.
Charlotte. N. C. was laid according to form prescribed in Book of
Worship: Revs. G. F. Schaeffer, F. W. E. Peschau. the Pastor, and
myself officiating.
VACANT CHARGES.
St. James'. Concord, St. John's. Salisbury. St. Peter's charge and
the Guilford charge are at present without pastors. Mentioning St.
John's in this list, will no doubt be a matter of surprise to Synod, and
yet such is the ruling of your President. I will add a word of explana-
tion. For the last nine months, there has been trouble in this congre-
gation, between pastor and members, which only grew more and more
aggravated, notwithstanding my earnest efforts to restore peace and
harmony. At last, on Feb. 22d. 1SS6. I received a petition from the
vestry, -izue i by six members, asking that I appoint a committee to
investigate the trouble between pastor and members.
Although this proceeding was a little irregular, yet for the good of
the Church, and believing that Synod would heartily approve my action.
I complied, and appointed Revs. J. D. Shirey and B. S. Brown to meet
me in Salisbury. March 1st, for the purpose mentioned in petition. We
met. but found a part of the congregation in such a state of excitement
that it made an investigation at that time entirely impracticable. We
gathered the following facts bearing on the relation of Rev. Stouden-
mire to this congregation.
After he had been called, the former pastor forbid his installation
until a balance of $143 salary should be paid. This has not yet been
done, and the committee, guided by standing resolution No. 3, decided
that the Church was vacant, and that Rev. S. was not the regular pas-
tor, but only a supply. This seemed to meet the approbation of all
parties present, and the meeting adjourned without further investiga-
tion.
MI3SIOHS.
The Catawba Mis-:-::. c:r:.p"—-i :<f Beth-Eden and Thyatira
churches, is served very acceptably by Rev. J. C. Moser. of the Ten-
nessee Synod.
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The Forsyth Mission is in a very unhealthy condilion. A letter
from Synod's missionary, Rev. E. P. Parker, dated February loth,
states that he is very poorly supported, and asks that Synod either sup-
port him properly, or else disapprove of his work, and remove him from
the field. The strongest congregation has refused to receive his minis-
trations for near two years. By the missionary's consent, I preached
for several days in this church (Nazareth), baptized several children,
and administered the Lord's Supper, last November. I would recom-
mend that Synod remove the present missionary, and send some one
else to this field, where the Synod now has good property and a fine
field for mission work.
Lexington. — This point was taken up by Synod five years ago. On
Feb. loth, I received a letter from F. M. Thompson, the Secretary of
that congregation, stating that at present they considered the mission
hopeless, and proposed either to sell the lot and put the money in the
Treasury of Synod, or to deed the lot to Synod. I advised them to sell
the lot. They have a good organ, that they wish to turn over to Synod.
I will recommend that a committee of three be appointed and vested
with authority to act in behalf of Synod in this whole matter, and if
they deem it best, they shall authorize the congregation to disband, and
sell the property, and deposit receipts with Treasurer of Synod, and ad-
vise the members to connect themselves with congregations in the
country, and furnish them with certificates of transfer.
Davie Mission. --This mission, composed of two churches, with a
fine field for mission work, is in a helpless condition. They have been
served for several months by Rev. TV. R. Ketchie, but these churches
must have some better pastoral connection, or be aided out of the Treas-
ury of Synod in supporting a pastor, or else they will soon be lost to
Synod.
Mooeesville Mission. — This congregation was received by Synod
in 1883, and was assessed ($15.00 ) fifteen dollars for different purposes,
and it has been assessed every year since, and has each year sent up to
Synod a liberal contribution, while Synod has never given it a place iu
any charge, or placed it under the care of any pastor. This we believe
to have been an oversight in Synod, though it has crippled the work
there very much. I would recommend that it be associated with Con-
cordia church or some other church, in a charge.
Colored Mission. — By an action of last Synod, an effort was
made to place this mission under the care of the General Synod North.
This body referred this matter to the Board of Home Missions, with
authority to act. After long and prayerful consideration, they resolved
that they would not undertake the work among the freedmen, except
conjointly with the General Council and the General Synod South.
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Since the General Synods, South and North, have both refused to accept
the mission, it is very evident to all, that the North Carolina Synod,
which stands morally bound to them. -by the ordination of three colored
ministers, must either support the mission heartily, or else acknowledge
our mistake. Under existing circumstances, I would recommend that
Synod advise the colored ministers to engage in secular occupations for
their support.
SUPPLIES FOE VACANT CONGREGATIONS.
Concord, having made several attempts to secure a pastor, but with
no success, I advised them to secure a supply in the person of Rev.
Prof. G. F. Schaeffer. He has served them very acceptably for about
six months.
Rev. H. L. Yarger was engaged to supply Union charge for three
months — from July 1st, '85.
Rev. H. A. Trexler was engaged to supply St. Peter's charge for
four months— from June 1st, '85.
Both of these brethren labored very earnestly and acceptably, and
with good results for Synod.
Rev. E. P. Parker has preached occasionally during the year in the
Guilford charge.
Rev. S. Rothrock has been serving the St. Peter's charge since Jan.
1st, as supply. I have served Mooresville at great disadvantage, preach-
ing twice a month, and riding 12 miles after preaching at St. Enoch in
the morning. Rev. W. R. Ketchic has served faithfully for some months
the Davie Mission.
DISPOSITION OF MONEY IN TREASURY.
I issued the following orders on the Treasurer of Synod:
May 2d, 1885, To Rev. D. J. Koontz, an order for .f 100, as per action
of Synod.
June 13th, To W. E. Craig, Treasurer of Richmond Mission, an
order for $276.82.
June 13th, To Rev. D. M. Gilbert, D. D., Treasurer of Board of
Missions of General Synod South, an order for $386.74.
June 15th, To W. P. Swartz, for Printing Press in India, an order
for $16.50.
July 7th, To Henkel & Co., an order for $87.39, printing minutes.
July 11th, To Capt. T. L. Seagle, for St, Mark's Church, Charlotte,
an order for $439.28.
Dec. 28th, To Capt, T. L. Seagle, for St. Mark's Church, Charlotte,
an order for $60.
Jan. 26th, 1886, To Rev. B. S. Brown, for printing minutes of Call
Session, an order for $6.70. Total of orders issued, $1,373.43.
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In view of the fact, that Synod stands pledged to the Richmond
Mission to pay the remainder of the $1,000 at this session, and so little
of the whole amount having been paid, and in view of the fact, that
Synod is still obligated to St. Mark's, Charlotte, for a large sum, I had
seventy-five circular letters printed, in which is set forth how much
money is needed, and how much Synod asks each congregation to jcon-
tribute for different purposes, and I sent one to each congregation in
Synod, with the hope that I might stir up a greater spirit of liberality.
The expense was $2.35, which Sj'nod may pay if it thinks proper.
CORRESPONDENCE.
Believing that it would be very difficult to raise all of the money
promised to Richmond Mission, I entered into correspondence with
Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, in search of some terms of compromise, and
have secured the following: If we will settle the debt at this Synod, as
we promised to do, he will allow a discount of 10 per cent. I recom-
mend that we accept his offer, and at once liquidate the debt.
FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS.
Whereas, in the Lutheran Church, the congregation is the highest
judicatory, and whereas, we have to look to the congregations com-
posing the Synod to furnish the money expended by Synod, I therefore
recommend to Synod the following for consideration and adoption.
1st. That Synod will not at any time assume a debt exceeding $500,
without first referring the matter to the congregations, and obtaining
their consent to pay said debt if assumed.
2d. That any congregation or institution of learning, or any body
whatever, desiring to secure an appropriation from Synod for any
object, for which Synod has no special provision, shall present their
petition to Synod in a suitable form to appear in the Minutes of Synod,
and that said petition shall not be acted upon, until the next annual ses-
sion of Synod, so that the delegates may come to Synod each year, able
to vote the sentiment of the charge they represent.
In view of certain congregational troubles, I recommend, that Synod
change Standing Resolution No. 3, so as to make it read,
Resolved, That no minister shall be allowed to take charge of con-
gregations in connection with this Synod until they shall have satisfac-
torily met their obligation with their former pastor, or until said pastor
gives his consent in writing. This, however, shall not be construed so
as to prevent any such congregation from employing a supply for a
short time.
/ also recommend the folloicing :
1st. Resolved, That no charge in this Synod shall be allowed to be
without a pastor, whether they employ a supply or not, longer than one
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year at a time. In case any vacant charge during this time cannot
agree upon and call a pastor, then Synod, or if in the interim of Synod,
the officers of Synod, shall select and call a pastor for said charge, and
if he accept, and there be no obstacle in the way, they shall arrange for
his installation, and request the charge to properly support him.
2d. Resolved, That to encourage vacant^ charges to act promptly in
securing a pastor, the President of Synod be required to visit each such
charge, upon request of the Council, at least once during the year, to
preach and meet with the joint council, for the purpose of advising
with and helping them to secure a pastor. The charge shall be re-
quested to pay the President of Synod not less than $5.00 for each such
visit, and if that fails to bear the expenses of travel, &c, Synod shall
pay the remainder out of its treasury.
And now, having had the care of all the churches for one year, and
having seen much that is praiseworthy and much that shows human
weakness, and thanking you for your co-operation, I return to you the
trust committed to me, with the prayer that the Great Head of the
Church will smile upon us and our work, and that He will bless
our deliberations and transactions to the rapid advancement of His
cause.
WM. A. LUTZ, President.
Report of Committee on President's Report was re-
ceived and considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 1 on President's Report.
Your Committee reports the document placed in its hands— the
President's Report — as being full, giving a resume of the mercies of
God to us during the past year, for which we should devoutly render
praise to Him— a succinct account of the progress made by Synod, as
well as its hindrances in the work committed to it — a report of the
official acts of the President during vacation— and several recommenda-
tions for your consideration :
1. We recommend that Synod endorse the action of the President
in receiving Rev. J. W. Strickler as a member of this Synod.
2. In view of the facts of the case, we recommend that the ruling
of the President in regard to St. John's Church, Salisbury, which regards
it as a vacant charge, be not sustained.
3. The President refers to "trouble between the pastor and mem-
bers" of St. John's Church, Salisbury, and further states that owing to
the excited condition of a part of the congregation at the time the com-
mittee met to investigate the "trouble," a further investigation at that
time was entirely impracticable. Since s\ich was the result of the
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President's efforts to restore peace, we suggest that all papers in the
possession of the Ex-President, in regard to this matter, be submitted to
Synod for investigation and adjudication.
4. We recommend that so nmch of the President's report as relates
to Missions, be referred to the Committee on Missions.
5. We recommend that the Treasurer be authorized to reimburse
the President from the Synodical Fund for the printing of circular
letters— $2.35.
6. We recommend that so much of the report as refers to the Rich-
mond Mission be referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
f. We do not regard with favor the recommendation that Synod
shall not at any time assume a debt of more than $500, without first
referring the matter to our congregations ; and we recommend that the
resolution be not adopted.
8. With similar disfavor we regard the next resolution, and recom-
mend that it be not adopted.
9. Instead of the President's recommendation in regard to Standing
Resolution No. 3, we offer the following amendment to it :
Mesolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall call a
pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the former pastor
as to salary.
10. The recommendations in regard to Synod, or its officers, calling
a pastor for vacant charges, we disapprove, and recommend that the
suggestion be not adopted.
11. We approve and recommend the adoption of the resolution that
the President visit vacant congregations, and that he shall be compen-
sated as indicated in the resolution.
12. For the faithful manner in which the President discharged the
duties of his office during vacation, we recommend a hearty vote of
thanks.
J. D. SHIREY,
SAMUEL ROTHROCK,
H. C. McALISTER.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, adopted, after considerable discussion.
Item 3, adopted.
Item 4, adopted.
Item 5, adopted.
Item 6, adopted.
Item 7, adopted.
Item 8, adopted.
Item 9, adopted.
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Item 10, adopted.
Item 11, adopted.
Item 12, adopted.
On motion, the report was adopted as a whole. •
Mr. Pleasant Wise was excused from further attendance
on meetings of Synod. Synod adjourned to Monday morn-
ing-, 8£ o'clock.
THIRD SESSION.
Monday, May 3, 18815.
Synod met at the appointed hour. The President being
tardy, Rev. B. S. Brown was called to the chair. Synod
was opened with devotional exercises by Rev. B. S. Brown.
Minutes read and approved.
The hour for special business of endowment for N. C.
College having arrived, the action of the called session of
N. C. Synod in Dec, 1885, was read. Motion was made to
reconsider the action of two endowment funds of $ 15,000
each.
Resolved, That the committee find it impracticable to cany out the
plan of raising said endowment, and recommend that a new committee
be appointed to suggest some feasible plan for raising said fund.
Committee — Revs. J. A.Linn, W. Kimball, B. S. Brown,
C. A. Rose, Messrs. H. C. McAlister and Geo. Winecoff.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to confer with the
brethren of Ev. L. Tenn. Synod in regard to the possibility of merging
of our educational work.
Committee — Revs. J. B. Davis, W. Kimball, T. S. Brown,
Hon. H. C. McAlister, and Mr. John Wagner.
Synod now adjourned to meet at 1£ o'clock. Prayer by
Rev. J. C. Moser.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Synod met according to adjournment at 1£ o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. J. M. Hedrick.
Pastors and lay-delegates that had not reported were
heard on the State of the Church.
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The following resolution was offered by Rev. J. B.
Davis, D. D. :
Whereas, The Sunday School is certainly one of the most import-
ant agencies of the church work ; therefore «
Resolved, That the Pastors and Superintendents of Sunday Schools^
be and are hereby requested and urged to continue their Sunday schools
through the year as they do their pulpit and pastoral labors.
Adopted.
Report of Committee on Conference with the Brethren
of the Tennessee Synod — present at this session of Synod :
Whekeas, In our conference with the brethren of the Tennessee
Synod, we are led to believe that a consolidation of our Educational In-
stitutions is feasible ; therefore,
Resolved, That this whole matter be referred to the officers of the
respective Synods for further negotiations.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.,
Rev. W. KIMBALL,
Rev. T. S. BROWN,
Hon. H. 0. McALISTER.
Mr. JOHN WAGNER,
Committee.
Adopted.
Report of Committee on Plan of Endowment.
Your committee beg leave to recommend the following changes in
addition to the plan of endowment, as adopted at Mt. Pleasant :
1. That the limited time of 5 years for raising the endowment be
changed to 2 years.
2. That persons having scholarships in the college be allowed to
convert the same with as much more as they may be willing to give
into the " Stork Endowment Fund."
3. That instead of a bond, binding the heirs, executors, etc., a good
note be required of subscribers.
4. That the committee be allowed to make any verbal changes not
in conflict with the spirit of the plan as amended.
5. That this plan be endorsed by at least a four-fifth vote of this
Synod.
J. A. LINN,
B. S. BROWN,
C. A. ROSE,
W. KIMBALL,
H. C. McALISTER.
Adopted.
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Report of Committee on Revision of Constitution — first
part was received as information :
In view of these facts, we recommend:
1. That no change be made in the organic law of this bodjr at the
present meeting.
2. That a committee be appointed with authority to take such action
as may be necessary to procure an act of Incorporation by the General
Assembly of this State for the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Minis-
terium of North Carolina.
3. That another committee be charged with the duty of drafting a
new Constitution for the government of this Synod, to be submitted
for consideration at our next annual meeting.
J. D. SHIREY,
JESSE W. MILLER,
WHITSON KIMBALL.
The report was adopted, and the following committee
was appointed to secure an act of incorporation — Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau, chairman, Mr. L. Vollers, and Hon. H. C.
McAlister.
Under item 3, a committee was appointed to revise the
constitution. Committee — Revs. J. D. Shirey, W. Kimball,
and Mr. Jesse W. Miller. The report was then adopted as
a whole.
Report on Unfinished Business received and considered
by items:
Committee No. 5 — On Unfinished Business.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business report the following :
1. The Committee on translating and printing some of the former
Minutes of this Synod was continued last year. Has this matter been
attended to ?
2. Has any action been taken with reference to the recommenda-
tion that delegates be elected to Roanoke City with a view to forming a
General Body with other Southern Synods.
3. On page 25, we find that the Committee on Rules of Order was
continued and was to report at this Synod. Is this committee ready to
report ?
4. On page 25, Profs. Schaeffer and Rupp were appointed a Stand-
ing Committee*" on Foreign Missions to co-operate with the Woman's
and Children's Executive Committee of Foreign Missions. Has their
place been filled?
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5.. Were the pledges made to reimburse Synodical Treasury for
the amount appropriated to Rev. D. J. Koontz, fulfilled?
6. On page 11, a committee was appointed to adjust a difficulty in
congregation of Bethel Church, Stanley Co. Was this duty discharged ?
7. On page 6, a committee was appointed to suggest such altera-
tion in sec. 3, chap. 9 of the Constitution of Synod, as shall cause it to
harmonize with both the charter of the Institution and the past usage of
the Board. Has the committee discharged this duty ?
RESOLUTIONS OF ENQUIRY.
1 . On page 33 of Minutes there is a resolution, That the Treasurer
be required to make a statement of the amount belonging to each sepa-
rate object for which we contribute funds. Has this matter been at-
tended to?
2. Would also enquire if the pastors have complied with the reso-
lution asking for the number of membership of each congregation, so
the proper apportionment be made.
Respectfully submitted,
T. S. BROWN,
A. D. L. MOSER,
I. FRANK PATTERSON.
Item 1. Committee indulged. Reports progress.
Item 2.
Resolved, That the delegates to the Southern General Synod consti-
tute the delegates to the Diet.
Item 3. Committee on Rules of Order continued, to re-
port Tuesday at noon.
Item 4. Not answered.
Item 5. Answered yes.
Item 6. Answered yes.
On motion, a Committee on Missions was appointed.
Committee — Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. B. Davis, D. D. Report
adopted as a whole.
Tuesday, May 4, 1886.
After devotional exercises, Synod was opened in regular
order. The President being temporarily absent, Rev. J. B.
Davis, D. D., was called to the chair. Roll was called, and
a number of the brethren noted absent. „
Minutes partly read, and after some corrections were
left for completion and adoption next session.
18 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Bethel Church Difficulty : It
was moved that, the report be adopted as a whole without
discussion. It was further moved that, as this difficulty has
been amicably adjusted, this report need not appear on
printed Minutes. Adopted.
Report of Committee on State of the Church.
Mr. President — Your Committee on the State of the Church reports
the following :
1. The attendance on and observance of the means of grace are
quite gratifying.
2. The number of our members has been steadily increasing. In-
struction is given in most of our Churches, both in Sunday schools and
catechetical classes. From this we are encouraged to believe that the
future of our Synod will be an advance upon the present.
3. In benevolence, the people are growing; yet we feel that great
care is needed that this grace, from being a tender plant in our Church,
may become a well-ordered and permanent growth.
4. Our pastors have observed, to a greater or less extent, the beau-
tiful round of festivals in our church year, and some have held other
special and beneficial services.
We should rejoice and rejoice again that there are no serious Church
troubles in our bounds. Even what appeared mountainous in size when
beheld in the distance, has vanished, as do vast clouds when we seem
to be about to enter them. Verily the Savior of Peace still rules, and
can yet calm the troubled waters ; blessed be his name.
5. There is undoubtedly a growth in piety. True Christianity in
hearts is manifest in sanctity of life. Yet, sad to say, there are those in
our Churches who are still without the marks of genuine religion.
6. Mount Pleasant Female Seminary is spiritually, as well as other-
wise, in a nourishing condition. No report comes to your committee
from N. C. College on its religious state.
Respectfully,
B. S. BROWN,
H. M. BROWN,
JOHN WAGGONER,
Committee.
The action of Synod was reconsidered, and brothers
Rev. J. D.«Shireyand Mr. Jesse W. Miller, were excused
from acting- on the Committee Chartering Synod.
A motion prevailed that three other members constitute
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this committee — Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Mr. L. Vollers, and
Hou. H. 0. McAlister.
Report of President of Board of Trustees of N. 0.
College was received and referred to Committee on Church
Institutions.
Resolved, That, in speaking of the Councils of our Churches, we
say council, and not vestry, which is not recognized in the nomenclature
of the Lutheran Church.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts read and
adopted :
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts would report the following :
That inasmuch as no written petitions have come before them, and be-
lieving that all our congregations are harmoniously and satisfactorily
arranged, we therefore recommend that no changes be made.
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. BROWN,
W. KIMBALL,
G. M. BARRINGER.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Opened with prayer by Rev. J. D. Shirey.
Election of delegates to other ecclesiastical bodies :
Rev. T. S. Brown was elected as corresponding delegate to
S. C. Synod; and Rev. B. S. Brown, as alternate. Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau was elected principal, and Rev. J. L. Buck
alternate, delegate to Tennessee Synod.
Report of Committee on College Agents.
Your committee would report as follows : They have agreed to
pay a suitable agent to canvass our State $600.00 per year, $150.00 out
of this year's Synodical treasury, $97.19 of which have been sent up
expressly for the college, and the balance from next year's treasury.
Further they rejoice to say, that on the above conditions Rev. W.
Kimball has been secured as the agent, and will soon enter upon the
duties of the agency.
J. A. LINN,
B. S! BROWN,
C. A. ROSE,
H. C. McALISTER,
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, Rev. J. H. Fesperman and Rev. R. L. Brown are greatly
afflicted in their persons, as not to be able to provide for their families ;
therefore,
Resolved, That the Synodical collection raised on Sunday, be given
to Rev. J. H. Fesperman, and that by subscription we raise as much as
possible for Rev. R. L. Brown among the members of Synod and others.
Adopted.
Resolved 1. That this Synod has heard with exceeding great pleasure
the report from the convention of W. H. & F. M. S.
2. That we give every possible encouragement to the noble, loving
work in which the Society is engaged.
3. That the Minutes of said convention be printed in connection
with Minutes of Synod, and that Synod bear all expenses thereof, and
moreover wish those societies God-speed.
Eeport of Committee on Missions received, considered
item by item, and adopted as a whole, except one item de-
ferred.
Report on Church Institutions.
Your Com. would submit the following : That there has been re-
ferred to us but one paper, viz., the report of the President of the Board
of Trustees of N. C. College, and would recommend that said report be
placed upon our Minutes emphasizing the statement made therein that
"The College needs the fostering care of the Synod. "
Respectfully submitted.
J. M. HEDRICK.
J. A. LINN.
Mr. H. W. Ludwig was unanimously elected to supply
the vacancy made -in the Board of Trustees of N. C. College
by the resignation of Mr. L. H. Hearne.
Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of this
Synod, be required to present his request to Synod in person, if possible,
and that he become a beneficiary of Synod only after he has been exam-
ined and decided worthy of aid by a two-thirds majority of Synod.
Eeport of Committee on Beneficiary Education, was re-
ceived and adopted.
Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education.
Your Committee on Beneficiary Education would report, that it
made an earnest effort to secure funds to aid our young Beneficiaries.
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Here we give the names of Pastors and Congregations and the
amounts they sent us for Beneficiary Education :
1885 Rev. B. S. Brown: Lutheran Chapel $ 12.00
Oct. 12. Centre Grove 10.00
Nov. 8. Mr. Wm. Kime: Richland Church 5.00
Nov. 20. Rev. C. A. Rose: Bethel— Rowan 8.00
St. Paul's— Rowan 8.00
Christ's 4.00
Dec. 9. Mr. Murry: Richland Church 75
1886. Jan. 5. Rev. A. D. L. Moser's charge 4.00
Jan. 28. Rev. W. A. Lutz : Enoch church ; Trinity 5.00
1886. March 6. Rev. W. Kimball's charge 3.59
March 2. Rev. E. P. Parker 2.50
March 20. Rev. E. P. Parker 50
March 24. Rev. G. F. Schaeffer— Concord 10.25
April 8. Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire — Salisbury 1.31
April 10. Capt. J. Cook— Holy Trinity 2.50
April 18. Rev. R. W. Petrea— Prosperity 2.00
May 1. Rev. J. M. Hedrick— Sandy Creek 2.50
May 1. Rev. J. M. Hedrick— Reformation 1.00
Mayl. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau 5.00
Mayl. Rev. J. L. Buck 7.00
May 4. Rev. J. W. Strickler 7.00
Mayl. Rev. A. D. L. Moser 50
May 4. Rev. J. D. Shirey's— St. Luke's 7.90
Salem 4.00
Grace 2.50
$116.80
Rev. T. S. Brown-Charlotte 5.00 $121.80
Paid over to Mr. Richard S. Patterson,
Beneficiary in attendance at N. C. College :
Oct. 28, 1885. Paid him the sum of $22.00
Nov. 20, 1885.
Jan. 5, 1888.
March 5, 1886.
April 6, 1886.
April 9, 1886.
15.00
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2.50
14.00
April 26. Printing circulars and mailing expenses 2.50
$42.80
In making the above report, your committee would state, that the
plan has been working better than some anticipated, and we recommend
that the plan be encouraged, and that another committee be appointed.
R. W. PETREA,
C. A. ROSE.
22 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Becommeudation that the committee be continued,
adopted.
Resolved, That all applicants for aid who are not at this meeting,
shall not be compelled to undergo the foregoing examination per resolu-
tion.
By motion, on application, Mr. R. S. Patterson was re-
ceived as Synod's beneficiary. On motion, Committee on
Beneficiary Education was instructed to appropriate as
much as §125.00, if necessary, for Mr. B. S. Patterson's ex-
penses in pursuing his studies.
Resolved, That this body heartily endorse "The Lutheran Visitor,"
the organ of the General Synod South, and invite its authorized agent,
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, into our congregations.
Resolved 1. That this Synod hereby declares itself to be much grati-
fied to know that Rev. W. P. Swartz, the missionary of General Synod
South to India, has been permitted in God's providence to enter upon
his self-sacrificing labors in that far off land.
2. That we renew our assumption of that portion of his salary ap-
portioned to our Synod.
Motion to give an order on Treasury to Bev. J. H.
Fesperman for §7.00, paid in several years ago for said
purpose, was adopted.
Report of Committee on Apportionment.
Your Committee on Apportionments respectfully submit the follow-
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Bethel, (Stanly)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch
Trinity
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St. Matthew's
St. Peter's
Luther's Church
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St. Paul's (Rowan)
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W. KIMBALL,
F. B. BROWN,
T. S. BROWN,
C. A. ROSE,
H. C. MoALISTER.
24 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolved, That the arrival of the Guntoor Mission News, was hailed
with great joy as a tangible evidence that the Printing Press has arrived
and is doing good work.
Motion that Corresponding Secretary be instructed to
write to the Postmaster General at Washington, D. 0., to
ascertain the reasons for the irregularity in the transporta-
tion of the "Guntoor Mission News."
Resolved 1. That as far as the "Guntoor Mission News" has been
received, it has given perfect satisfaction and great pleasure to our
people who, we believe, love and pray for their missionary.
2. That we extend to Rev. W. P. Swartz our sincere thanks for his
co-operation in awakening a mission spirit among our people.
3. That the Corresponding Secretary be requested to convey our
greetings and best wishes to our missionary.
Report on Conferential Proceedings.
Your Committee on Conferential Proceedings beg leave to report,
that, upon examination of the book of the Northern Conference, that con-
ference held its two regular meetings and transacted much important
business. We find nothing, however, claiming the attention of Synod.
The Southern Conference also held its two regular meetings, but as
we have no regular report of their proceedings, we cannot report any
thing satisfactory on that point.
With regard to both, we are glad to state that both bodies have con-
fined their devisings and doings to their legitimate spheres, never ven-
turing upon the forbidden ground of the Synod.
Respectfully,
J. B. DAYIS,
j. l. buck:.
Adopted.
Whereas, St. John's Church, Salisbury, will soon be vacant, by
reason of the resignation of Rev. W. Stoudenmire ; and
Whereas, A long vacancy would most likely prove detrimental to
the interests of that congregation ; therefore,
Resolved, That we cordially recommend, that the said congregation
extend a call to their former pastor, Rev. W. J. Smith, who so faith-
fully served them for several years, and who so fully enjoyed the confi-
dence of the church up to the time of his resignation.
Adopted.
Resolved, That the committee, charged with procuring an act of in-
corporation for Synod, also be authorized to confer with the Board of
Trustees of N. C. College, and ascertain whether any change in the act
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
of incorporation of said institution, be necessary to make the two acts
harmonize ; and, if any change be necessary, that the said committee be
empowered to take such action as may be necessary to have the two
acts to harmonize.
Committee on Vacancies.
Your Committee on Vacancies would report as vacant :
Three charges, viz., St. Peter's, Lowe's, St. James', Concord,
and St. John's, Salisbury, N. C, to be made vacant June 1, 1883, by
the resignation of Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire.
In reference to these charges we recommend that the councils and
people of the same use their best efforts in connection with the President
of Synod, to secure the services of regular pastors as soon as practicable,
as we believe any church must suffer great loss by being without a
pastor. C. A. ROSE,
J. M. HEDRICK,
GEO. WINECOFF.
Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions.
Your committee beg leave to submit the following :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. Prof. J. C. F. Rupp who, having resigned
his position in the N. C. College, and in consequence of which he has
removed from this Synod, asks this Synod to excuse him. We recom-
mend that he be excused.
Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 5 are petitions from the different congregations of
Rev. E. P. Parker's charge, stating that he has resigned the entire
charge, but that they wish him to remain and pray Synod to aid them
in sustaining him. We recommend that Synod will consider this matter,
and make an appropriation if it think it best.
No. 6 is a petition from St. Mark's, Charlotte. We recommend that
the papers be read and their delegate be heard on this subject.
No. 7 is a letter from Mooresville Mission, praying Synod to do
something to aid them in the building of a church there. We would
recommend that in case Lexington Mission refund the money voted
them five years ago, that that money and all other property received
from said Mission be turned over to the Mooresville Mission.
No. 8 is a letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, stating his reasons for
not being here and asking Synod to excuse him. At his request we
recommend that his letter be read, and that he be excused.
No. 9 is a letter from Rev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer, stating some of
his reasons for being absent, and praying Synod to have him excused.
We recommend that his petition be granted
No. 10 is a letter from Rev. W. H Cone, containing five dollars for
Synodical Treasury, also stating that he quite recently has suffered
26 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
great affliction, sinking almost into the grave, in consequence of which
affliction he could not attend Synod, as he had intended and desired.
Therefore he kindly asks this Synod to excuse him. We recommend
that the thanks of this Synod be tendered him for his contribution, and
the prayers of this Synod be offered for his recovery ; and finally that
he be excused.
No. 11 is a letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, expressing his thanks for
the kind way in which he has been remembered during his severe afflic-
tion, not only by this Synod, but by congregations and Sunday-schools,
and many individuals, even some from other States. He asks Synod
to still think of and pray for him. We recommend that this Synod
offer a special prayer for him and his family, led by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
We also recommend that the members of this Synod all contribute at
least something for his special benefit.
No. 12 is a letter from Rev. Nathan Clapp, (col'd) giving a state-
ment of his work and asking to be excused. We recommend that he
be excused.
No. 13 is a letter from Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col'd) stating his reason
for not being here and asking Synod to excuse him. We recommend
that he be excused.
No. 14 is a letter from St. Paul's, Wilmington, concerning their as-
sessment for Richmond Mission, asking that in consecmence of the
recent destructive tires, they be allowed to pay fifty dollars in cancella
tion of their entire assessment. We recommend that their petition be
granted.
No. 15 is a letter received from Rev. S. T. Hallman, of the S. C.
Synod, as delegate from that body, bearing the kind and fraternal greet-
ings of his Synod to the N C. Synod, as an expression of the fraternal
feelings of the S. C. Synod towards us of N. C. Synod.
R. W. PETREA,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. D. SHIREY.
T. L. SEIGEL.
L. YOLLERS.
Report adopted.
Report of Committee on Appropriations.
Your committee beg leave to report the following :
There is on hand for Richmond Mission, $270.45; there is on hand
for Synodical Treasury, $325.95 — making a total of $596.41.
Of the $1000 voted Richmond three years ago, the sum of $573.18,
according to the pledge of Synod, is now due, and is also now demanded.
We recommend :
1. That, in view of the kind offer of 10 per cent, discount of the
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
claim against this Synod for Richmond Mission, made by Rev. W. C.
Schaeffer, the said sum of $573.18 be paid to Richmond Mission with
the request that said sum, with amounts already paid, be accepted as
satisfactory settlement of our debt.
2. That f 7.00 be paid Rev. Fesperman.
3. That #2.35 be paid Rev. Lutz.
4. That $97.19 in Treasury for N. C. College be placed at the dis-
posal of committee on employing agents, and that this amount be sup-
plemented by $52.81 from the Synodical Treasury.
5. That $90.00 be apportioned for printing Minutes.
6. That ilOO be paid to Charlotte.
7. That our pastors be requested to forward to the Treasurer of
Synod their collections for Home Missions' as soon as they can do so,
and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay the same to the church in
Charlotte, provided the whole sum paid does not exceed our entire ap-
propriation of $1500 to that enterprise.
R. W. PETREA.
W. A. LUTZ.
J. D. SHIREY.
It was then moved and carried, That the Committee on
Rules of Order be continued, to report very early at our
next annual meeting.
As an expression of the sympathies and interests of
this body, the President of Synod presented Rev. R. L.
Brown with §22.75, which was only part of the amount con-
tributed in full for his benefit. The rest was sent to him.
Synod adjourned, to meet Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock.
Prayer by Rev. S. Rothrock; benediction by Rev. W.
Kimball.
Wednesday morning, May 5.
Synod was opened with prayer by the Secretary.—
Minutes read and approved.
Whereas, Father Anthony, one of the senior ministers of Synod,
is still severely afflicted, and unable to meet with us in Synod, and
almost unable to write,
Resolved, That we sympathize deeply with Bro. Anthony in his
affliction and infirmity, and invoke the blessings of heaven upon him
in his declining years.
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30 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Treasurer's Report.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in Account with
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
1885. Dr.
May 1, To balance on hand last year $375 77
"2, " Amount received from Finance Committee 897 98
" 2, Rev. W. P. Swartz receipt °. :. 16 50
$1290 25
Amount received to reimburse Treasurer for amount
paid Rev. D. J. Koontz.
June 13, Union charge $ 5 00
July 15, Concordia 2 50
Sept. 25, Bethel charge, Stanly County 5 00
Oct. 9, St." Enoch's 5 00
" 9, Trinity 5 00
" 13, Bethel charge, Rowan County 6 00
Nov. 20, Luther's Chapel 10 00
" 28, St. Luke's 5 00
" 28, Rev. J. M. Hedrick 2 00
Dec. 11, St. John's, Cabarrus County 10 00
" 26, St. Mark's 5 00
1886.
Jan. 6, Organ Church 5 00
" 6, Ebenezer Church 5 00
Feb. 12, Rev. J. L. Buck 10 00
April 27, P. N. Heilig 500 $85 50
$1375 75
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 31
Amount brought forward $1375 75
Home Missions.
1885.
Nov. 2, Received from Rev. J. L. Buck's charge,
Frieden's Church $10 00 $10 00
Foreign Missions.
Nov. 2, Rev. J. L. Buck's charge,
Frieden's Church... 10 00
St. Paul's Church 5 00 15 00
Richmond Mission.
Junel, Ebenezer Church 8 35 8 35
Education Fund.
May 1, In hands of Treasurer last year 36 36
Children's Foreign Mission Fund.
1886.
Jan. 6, St. Enoch's Sunday-school 18 75
" 6, Trinity " " 1125
Feb. 9, St. Paul's " " Rowan county. 18 30
" 9, Bethel " " 1100 $59 30
Total $1468 76
1885. Ck.
May 1, By amount paid Rev. D. J. Koontz $100 00
June 1, Paid Rev. W. P. Swartz, For. Missionary 16 50
" 13, ' " W. E. Craig, Richmond Mission... 276 82
" 13, " Rev. D. M. Gilbert, Treas. For. Missions
and Church Extension Funds 386 74
July 10, Rev. B. S. Brown for Printing Minutes.. 87 39
" 15, Capt. T. L. Seigle— Church Charlotte 439 28
Dec. 26, " " "• " " 60 00
Jan. 28, Rev. B. S. Brown, Printing Minutes of
Call Session of Synod 6 70
Amount of Credits $1373 43
" In bands of Treasurer 95 33
$1468 76 $1468 76
Very respectfully submitted,
P. N. HEILIG,
Treas. Ev. Ltjth. Synod N. C.
32
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee No. 10.
Your committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and vouch-
ers, and find them correct. We also report the following contributions
for Synodical purposes :
CHURCHES.
Home
Missions.
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Treasury.
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Rev. J. B. Davis' ch.
Holy Trinity,
$ 20 00
15 00
5 00
6 70
8 38
10 00
58 33
Mt. Olivet
6 70
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau
St. Paxil's
20 00
32 50
50 00
102 50
Rev. R. W. Petrea's.
40 00
2 50
30 00
3 00
20 00
2 50
22 75
2 00
30 00
2 50
142 75
12 50
Rev. J. W.S'tricklerch
10 00
5 00
3 00
10 00
5 00
3 00
9 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
4 00
3 00
2 50
5 00
2 50
30 00
17 50
Rev. W. Kimball's ch
2 00
1 50
2 20
2 00
2 20
14 20
14 00
Cold Water
2 00
10 20
Rev. C. A. Rose's ch.
St. Paul's
18 00
18 00
5 00
7 00
7 00
4 17
25 00
Bethel
25 00
9 17
Rev. J. L. Buck's ch.
St. Paul's
5 00
8 19
5 00
10 00
3 00
2 50
13 00
2 50
150
4 40
1 10
14 00
35 59
Macedonia
6 eo
Rev. W. R. Ketchie...
Davie Charge
Guilford ch
4 00
1 50
100
1 00
7 50
4 50
4 50
Organ charge... ...
Organ
10 00
5 00
10 00
Ehenezer
5 00
3 00
5 00
18 00
Rev. E. P. Parker's ch
Shiloh
5 70
5 70
3 20
210
8 00
10 00
3 20
Hopewell..
2 10
Nazareth
8 00
10 00
•f 194 70
$124 69
.|81 50
$122 75
$7 00
$62 40
$593 04
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
33
Report of Committee No. 10 — Continued.
CHURCHES.
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1 Missions.
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Synodical
Treasury.
Richmond
Mission.
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Sandy Creek....
10 00
8 10
5 00
2 85
185
15 75
7 50
7 70
2 50
8 04
49 39
10 35
Reformation ....
2 00
2 00
1 00
2 00
16 55
St. Peter's
2 50
25
5 00
3 36
5 10
2 75
45
10 25
St. Matthew's. .
4 06
Luther Church
5 10
J. D. Koontz', col
2 00
2 00
J. D. Shirey's
St. Luke
ii 66
5 00
2 50
20 25
15 50
14 00
7 25
2 15
3 45
10 45
6 30
7 90
4 00
2 50
7 25
3 30
53 65
Salem
40 40
Grace
28 75
Rev. B. S. Brown's
Luther Chapel.
Center Grove...
15 00
4 00
15 00
10 00
io 66
2 00
16 66
9 00
56 00
25 00
Rev. T. S. Brown
St. Mark's
25 00
25 00
Rev. H. M. Brown
Amity Hill
2 40
3 50
2 40
St. Paul's
3 50
St. Enoch
20 00
20 00
10 00
10 00
2 00
40 00
30 00
5 00
70 00
Trinity Church.
Mooresville Mis
10 00
100
70 00
2 00
10 00
Bethel Church.
5 75
5 10
5 00
5 75
5 10
5 00
St. John's
Salisbury
20 00
5 00
$143 76
194 70
20 00
W. H. Cone
5 00
$ 89 50
124 69
$147 70
122 75
Am't from p. 32
$ 89 60
8150
$17 90
7 00
$34 79
62 40
$523 25
593 04
Total
$214 19
$171 10
$338 46
$270 45
$24 90
$97 19
$1116 29
Total amount $1,116.29
The following amounts are now in the hands of the Treas-
urer, namely,
To balance on hand as per Report 95.33
$1,211.62
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Your committee have taken the Treasurer's receipt for the above
contributions.
Respectfully submitted.
T. L. SEIGLE,
L. VOLLERS,
J. W. STRICKLER,
H. M. BROWN.
Twenty-nine dollars and thirty cents ($29. 30) were paid to P. N.
Heilig, from Rev. C. A. Rose, for Foreign Missions, for which he held
the Treasurer's receipt. This amount is reported in the amount in the
hands of the treasury. T. L. SEIGLE,
Chairman of Finance Committee.
It was resolved to reiuclorse and reprint resolutions on
page 13 of Minutes of 1885, as standing resolutions.
Messrs. J. I. Goodman and Geo. Winecoff were excused
from further attendance on this session of Synod. The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That any applicants for aid from this Synod during this
year be referred to the Committee on Beneficiary Education.
A committee was then appointed as follows: Revs. W.
A. Lutz, J. M. Hedrick, and Mr. F. M. Thompson as an
Advisory Board on Missions.
It was further recommended, while all mission work
was under their control, that Lexington be specially looked
after.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved 1. That Rev. W. A. Lutz be principal, and Rev. H. M#
Brown alternate, to deliver an address during next meeting of Synod
on the subject of Education.
2. That Rev. J. D. Shirey be principal, and Rev. C. A. Rose alter-
nate, to deliver an address on Missions at the next meeting of Synod.
Resolved, That the Seal of this Synod be sent to the Committee on
Incorporation, and that, if it is not a suitable one, the committee be
authorized to have two (2) new seals made at the expense of Synod.
Adopted.
It was ordered by motion, That it be the duty of the
Corresponding Secretary annually to secure reduced rates
for members of Synod to attend our meetings.
Moved and adopted, That the Secretary have two thous-
and copies of Minutes printed.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award the
contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assembling
of Synod.
2. That the above be a standing resolution.
Resolved, That inasmuch as it is necessary to drain our treasury to
meet our pledge to Richmond Mission, therefore we request those
churches which have not paid up their apportionments for that object-
to do so by next meeting of Synod for reimbursing our treasury to that
extent.
The following resolution prevailed, by two-thirds majority:
Resolved, That hereafter standing committee No. 7 be separated
into two committees, No. 7 on Letters and Petitions, and that "Appro-
priations" be a separate committee. It was,
Resolved, That in as much as nothing has been reported by the Com-
mittee on the Blackwelder will case, that this Committee be continued
and in case of removal by death or from the bounds of our Synod, of
any member of said Committee, the President of this Synod may appoint
some one to supply such vacancy.
Committee No. 4 — On Missions.
Your Committee on Missions would report that they find five
mission points claiming the attention of Synod, viz.: Catawba, Lexing-
ton, Forsyth, Davie, Mooresville, and the Colored Mission.
We recommend the following :
1. That Catawba Mission be left under the care of Rev. J. C. Moser,
of the Tennessee Synod.
2. That the recommendation in the President's report, respecting
Lexington, be adopted.
3. That Forsyth Mission be requested to receive the ministrations
of Rev. E. P. Parker, and if it will not do so, that the President be
authorized to employ some one to serve that field.
4. That the Davie Mission be placed under the care of Rev. W. R.
Ketchie, with the request that it endeavor to support him properly.
5. That Mooresville be connected with Concordia Church in a
charge, and that they be urged to co-operate in calling and supporting
a pastor.
6. That the Colored Mission be left under the care of Rev. D. J.
Koontz, who can serve it with much acceptance.
WM. A. LUTZ,
T. S. BROWN,
F. B. BROWN.
A motion then prevailed to reconsider the report of
Committee No. 1, on President's Report, upon which it was
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
resolved to strike out everything with reference to Salisbury,
except that portion which is necessary to make intelligible
the statement elsewhere found that this matter was amica-
bly settled.
It was resolved by the Synod that the action of Board
of Trustees of N. C. College, with reference to interest on
endowment bonds or notes, be endorsed.
The following committee was appointed on Beneficiary
Education : Revs. B. S. Brown, W. A. Lutz, and Prof. F.
B. Brown.
Under selection of time and place for next meeting of
this Synod, St. Michael's, Iredell Co., N. C, was chosen, and
Friday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1887, the time.
Resolved, That the thanks of this body be and are hereby heartily
tendered to Union congregation and other good people of this commu-
nity for their very great kindness to us in so hospitably entertaining
us, and that a copy of this resolution be read by the pastor on the day
of next regular service.
There having been no meeting of the Ministerium, as
there was no call for it, the President, sanctioned by a num-
ber of the ministers, announced a meeting immediately after
adjournment of Synod, which then followed according to
our Book of Worship. Thus closed the most pleasant meet-
ing the N. C. Synod, perhaps for years, has had.
J. L. BUCK,
Secretary.
Religious Services.
The following religious services were conducted :
Opening sermon by Rev. W. A. Lutz, retiring President.
Text, Psalm 46, 4.
Saturday, 11 A. M., Rev. J. D. Shirey, Titus 2, 5.
Sunday morning, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, President,
Eph. 4, 21. Holy communion was administered to a very
large congregation.
2£ P. M., Rev. W. Stoudeumire, Psalm 77, 13.
Monday, 11 A. M., Rev. H. M. Brown.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Minutes' of the Ministerium.
Ministerium met at call of President. Prayer was
offered by Eev. W. Kimball.
An informal interchange of views took place, after
which a motion was carried, that the colored missionaries
and their work receive the special attention of the President
of onr body.
The meeting adjourned with prayer and thanksgiving
to Almighty God for his special care over us, that none of
our number has been called into the Spirit Land.
Thus ended our pleasant and harmonious 83d meet-
ing of the N. 0. Synod.
J. L. BUCK,
Secretary.
May 5, 1886.
OFFICERS, DELEGATES, AND COMMITTEES.
President— Bev. F. W. E. PESCHAU.
Secretary — Ret. J. L. BUCK.
Cor. Seo'y— Rev. H. M. BROWN.
Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE :
Revs. B. S. BROWN,
W. A. LUTZ,
and Prof. F. B. BROWN.
ADVISORY BOARD ON HOME MISSIONS.
Revs. W. A. LUTZ, J. M. HEDRICK,
and Mr. F. M. THOMPSON.
COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH THE TENNESSEE SYNOD ON THE
CONSOLIDATION OF OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Officers of Synod.
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORDER.
Revs. S. ROTHROCK, F. W. E. PESCHAU,
and J. D. SHIREY.
COMMITTEE ON SECURING CHARTER OF SYNOD.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Chairman, Mr. L. VOLLERS,
and Hon. H. C. MoALISTER.
DELEGATES TO SOUTHERN GENERAL SYNOD.
Principals.
CLERGY.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK,
'• F. W. E. PESCHAU,
" T. S. BROWN,
" Prof. G. F. SCHAEFFER,
" J. A. LINN.
A Iternates.
CLERGY.
Rev. C. A. ROSE,
" J. L. BUCK,
" H. M. BROWN,
" W. A. LUTZ,
" W. KIMBALL.
LAYMEN.
Col. P. N. HEILIG,
Capt. T. L. SEIGLE,
JESSE W. MILLER, Esq.,
Capt. J. A. FISHER,
Mr. J. L. GRABER.
LAYMEN.
Maj. A. SUMMERS,
Mr. J. F. PATTERSON,
Mr. C. G. HEILIG,
Mr. A. W. KLUTZ, Esq.,
Mr. G. E. RITCHIE.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
To South Carolina Synod.
Rev. T. S. BROWN, Principal. Rev. B. S. BROWN, Alt.
To Tennessee Synod.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Principal. Rev. J. L. BUCK, Alt.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils
the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by as-
sessment.
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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the former
pastor as to salary.
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 session 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 Cer-
tificate 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 prosecu-
tion 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 recom-
mend 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 Sacrament 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 in membership, the condition of the S. S. , and catechetical
class. 3. The iucrease or decrease in financial contributions for benevo-
lent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special signification or
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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 the religious condition of the students in our schools
of learning.
Standing Resolutions Adopted at this Meeting of Synod.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary Socie-
ties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod marked, " Children's Fund for
Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accredited
upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod, be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, and that he become a beneficiary of Synod only after he has
been examined and decided worthy of aid by a two thirds majority of
Synod.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE
Wfoman'g pome and Foreign flpggion&flj j^ociefcij
OF THE
SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Concord, 1ST. C,
April 29, 1886.
The First Annual Convention of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Society of the Synod of North
Carolina, met on this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 o'clock
A. M., in St. James Lutheran Church of Concord.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau presided over the morning ses-
sion, upon the request of the President, Mrs. J. S. Fisher,
she being indisposed.
The meeting was opened with Scripture reading, sing,
ing, and prayer. The names of the following delegates were
then enrolled.
Roll of Delegates.
St. James, Concord— Mrs. M. A. Slough, Mrs. J. S. Heilig.
Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant — Mrs. J. A. Linn, Mrs. Roxy Barrier.
St. Mark's, Charlotte— Mrs. S. A. Linton, Mrs. J. A. Fetzer.
St. Paul's, Wilmington — Mrs. K. Karrer, Miss Lillie Rulfs.
St. Enoch's— Mrs. Van Pelt, Mrs. N. E. Deaton, Mrs. W. A. Lutz,
Miss Essie Slough.
St. Luke's — Mrs. J. D. Shirey, Miss Mollie Barrier.
Grace — Miss Florence Fisher.
Lutheran Chapel — Miss P. R. Winecoif , Miss L. A. Kimball.
St. John's— Mrs. R. W. Petrea.
Bethel — Miss Joicy Lentz, Miss Emma Propst.
Trinity— Miss Bettie Fisher, Mrs. H. C. Ludwig.
Center Grove— Mrs. L. C. Bethel, Mrs. M. S. Winecoff.
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
A constitution of the Synodical Society was now read
and adopted by items.
The President's report, which was very encouraging,
was read by Mrs. J. S. Heilig.
Report of President of Executive Committee of W. H. and F.
M. Society of N. C. Synod.
Dear Friends and Co-Laborers : — With joy and thanksgiving in
our hearts, we are met together in convention to review the labors of
the past year— the first of our existence as a Synodical Society — and to
devise broader plans for increased usefulness and actWity in the great
work of winning the world for Christ. Let us lift our hearts in grati-
tude to our loving Heavenly Father for the success which has thus far
crowned our efforts, while we, at the same time, implore His continued
favor and blessing.
The result of the first year of our work has, iipon the whole, been
most encouraging. When our Missionary, Rev. W. P. Swartz, organ-
ized the Executive Committee on the 24th of April, 1885, there were
six Auxiliary Societies within the bounds of this Synod. At present,
the following congregations have active, working societies : St. Paul's,
Wilmington; St. Mark's, Charlotte ; St. James', Concord; St. Enoch's
and Trinity, Rev. Lutz's charge ; St. Luke's and Grace, Rev. Shirey's
charge ; Lutheran Chapel and Center Grove, Rev. B. S. Brown's charge;
Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant ; St. John's and Prosperity, Rev. Petrea's
charge ; Union, Rev. Strickler's charge ; and an Auxiliary Society in
one of the churches of Rev. Rose's charge, making fourteen in all.
With the exception of the Mengert Missionary Society, Wilmington,
which has been in existence since the early part of 1884, none of these
Auxiliaries were organized prior to 1885.
The membership of the Society has increased from one hundred
and sixty to three hundred and twenty-five members. One year ago,
with the exception of one Society, we had not a single subscriber to
any Missionary paper. Now, the subscribers to the Missionary Journal
number more than fifty.
The Auxiliaries have reported regularly at the end of each quarter,
and the Executive Committee has met quarterly.
The contributions for the year from various sources amount to a
little over $275.00. The Wilmington Society also sent a box, valued at
sixty dollars, to India, by Mr. Swartz. When the Auxiliaries have not
designated to what object their contributions should be applied, the
Executive Committee has appropriated half to Home and half to Foreign
Missions, retaining the former in the hands of the Treasurer, Mrs. John
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A. Cline, and forwarding the latter to Dr. Gilbert, Treasurer of Board
of Foreign Missions.
From this brief review of the year's work, we feel that we have
just cause for encouragement and for gratitude that the women of this
Synod have, at last, although so late, come to the front in this glorious
work. But, while we have accomplished something, is there not much
more that we can do ? Shall not the coming year witness increased
earnestness and enthusiasm — yea, and self-denial on the part of each
one of us? Let each member of the Society lend her aid— her prayers,
her money, and her influence to the cause of Missions.
We would recommend that several committees of ladies who are
active, working members of the Society, be appointed in communities
contiguous to those in which no societies exist, to visit those congrega-
tions and use their endeavors to effect organizations. In this way socie-
ties may be organized which, otherwise, might remain nonentities for
a long time to come.
We also recommend to each society to undertake some special work
in addition to the regular monthly contributions. With a little earnest
effort, many a society could raise $20.00 to build a prayer house in
India, or $25.00 to support a boy or girl in the training-school for a
year, or several Auxiliaries might unite in making up a box for our
India Mission. And in our work, let lis not forget the home field, but
embrace every opportunity to do good, whether it be by helping with
our means to plant churches in our cities, or by our own personal efforts
to bring those around us to Christ, and thus increase his kingdom.
In our work we entreat the assistance and co-operation of our pas-
tors. Surely, in the more than forty congregations in this Synod, there
should be more than fourteen Missionary Societies. With proper effort
on the part of pastors and those already enlisted in the Missionary work,
may we not — will we not greatly increase both our contributions and
the number of Auxiliaries? But, let us remember that this means work
— diligent, watchful, persevering, and continuous labor, and a constant
looking to our Heavenly Father for wisdom and guidance and blessing.
Mrs. J. S. FISHER,
President Executive Committee.
The following committee to nominate officers was ap-
pointed: Mrs. J. S. Heilig, Miss Katie Doso, Mrs. J. D.
Sh irey .
The credentials of the delegates were presented and
read.
The committee on nominations reported the following
officers, who were duly elected :
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President— -Mrs. J. S. Fisher.
Vice-Presidents— Nxs. J. S. Heilig, Mrs. J. B. Davis,
Mrs. J. D. Shirey. Mrs. E. A. Brown, Mrs. A. M. Brown.
Corresponding Secretary— Miss Julia Shirey.
Recording Secretary— 'Miss Lillian Slough.
Treasurer— -Mrs. John A. Cline.
After the singing of hymn 391, the following committees
were appointed :
Letters and Papers— Miss Mollie Barrier, Miss Katie
Dosh, and Be v. F. W. E. Peschau.
Resolutions— -Mrs. J. A. Fetzer, Mrs. J. A. Linn, Bev.
B. W. Petrea.
To Audit Treasurer's Report— Mrs. F. W. E. Peschau,
Mrs. J. W. Miller, Miss Florence Fisher.
Bev. Peschau was requested by the committee to draw
up by-laws for the Society.
After the Lord's Prayer and benediction by Bev. R.
W. Petrea, the convention adjourned to meet at 3 o'clock
P. M.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, 3 P. M.
Convention met at the appointed hour. Devotional
exercises, consisting of responsive reading and prayer, were
led by Mrs. Heilig, of Concord.
An address of welcome, by Miss Lillian Slough, was
pleasantly responded to by Miss Lillie Rulfs, of Wilmington.
After the singing of hymn 98, roll call, and reading of
the minutes, the reports of the Corresponding Secretary
and Treasurer were read. The former was received with
much pleasure, and gives the following showing:
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45
Report of Corresponding Secretary of Executive Committee.
The following is a summary of the quarterly reports of the Auxilia-
NAME OF SOCIETY.
St. Mark's
St. Paul's
St. Enoch's
Lutheran Chapel
St.1* Luke's
St. James'.
Holy Trinity
St. John's
Grace
Union
Center Grove
Trinity
Prosperity
Bethel
C
0<3
March, 1885.
March, 1884.
April, 1885.
May, 1885.
May, 1885.
Aug., 1885.
Aug., 1885.
June, 1885.
Dec, 1885.
Dec, 1886.
April, 1883.
Total, 14 Societies.
320
12
$13 20
60 00
3187
26 81
34 25
10 30
37 50
23 90
6 25
5 10
15 00
10 00
54 $274 18
A box, valued at sixty dollars, was sent to the Guntoor Mission by
the Wilmington society.
Whenever any changes are made in the officers of an Auxiliary, the
Corresponding Secretary should be notified of the same, in order to keep
a correct record of the societies.
JULIA M. SHIREY,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Treasurer's Report was handed over to the Audit-
ing Committee.
Reports from the following churches were read : St.
Mark's, St. Paul's, St. Enoch's, Lutheran Chapel, St. Luke's,
Holy Trinity, Grace, Center Grove, Trinity, Bethel, St. James.
These reports are full of interest. Thank God, North
Carolina has already a goodly number of Lutheran women,
ready, willing, even anxious, to work for the promulgation
of the blessed Gospel.
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
We now listened, with much pleasure, to an address by
Mrs. F. W. E. Peschan, of Wilmington; subject — "Our
Strength and our Success :"
Paper by Mrs. F. VV. E. Peschau— Our Strength and our Success.
The willingness with which the female members of our entire
Southern Church entered into the societies, organized by our first mis-
sionary, Rev. W. P. Swartz, is both surprising and gratifying. It is
surprising; because, it was so general; and gratifying, because it
awakens a strength and power in our dear Southern Church which we
seemed to be entirely ignorant of. Each move to organize a local socie-
ty was a source of strength to each Southern Synod, or church in which
it was begun or taken up, and the whole church took it up as if we
were willing to heed the cry of the prophet Isaiah (52—1) : "Awake,
awake, put on thy strength, O Zion." It was a work in a new direction
for many of us, and we felt unfit; but, by the constant efforts to suc-
ceed, we gained the needed strength, and, behold, here we are in a
Woman's Missionary Convention of the N. C. Synod. We had under
God the strength to make the effort, and is there not strength in our
numbers? Do we not represent strength? The strength of willing
hands and willing hearts and consecrated means? True, dear friends,
it is as yet an undeveloped strength. It is just beginning to assert itself,
but do we not represent about one half the membership of our entire
Synod? Are there not two thousand and more women — and young-
women in our congregations ? When all this strength is organized and
marshalled, can we not do much for our God and His Christ, and for
the ; human souls He died for ? Our collections, taken together, make
the very considerable sum of $2?5.00. Is this not a fact that should
encourage us ? It is at least that much strength towards the support of
the noble work of our Board of Missions.
I believe our ministers are right, when they tell us that the more
people give, the more they are willing to give, as if each act of giving
made us stronger in the same direction. The Church of God is only in
her true glory when all her powers are developed and all her members
do their part. Is this not, dear sisters, the hardest lesson for us to learn
— the lesson to do our part : To do all we can while we can. Only when
we do What we can, do we succeed. We have succeeded so far. Our
success is not what it should be ; and, yet, we have had success. In all
our churches there are willing workers, willing givers, willing hearts,
and willing hands ; but, alas! as there are drones in the bee-hives, so
we have those who are like drones. How to get them interested, is a
problem some one else must explain. I cannot. This would be a good
subject for discussion.
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Whilst we have had no grand and wonderful success, we have had
enough success to cheer us, enough to be thankful for, enough to spur
us to hope for more, and enough to invigorate us to work for more, and
may our heavenly Father help us so to do. We have taken one step
after another. We have gone from one success to another. We have
kept up our local societies, and have now met in a Woman's Synodical
Convention, our next success, our next step, must be a General Conven-
tion. We can work and succeed best, if we work after some one good
general plan. We are fortunate in having one common object to work
for in our Foreign Mission department, the work in India. Would it not
be well if we could concentrate our efforts in Home Mission work in some
one or a few special points ? Ought wo not to have a paper of our own,
or have a representative editress in one of our church papers ? If we
endorse and adopt the Visitor, ought not special arrangements to be
made ? Or if we endorse or accept the Lutheran Missionary Journal, as
a magazine on which we can all agree, ought we not to be especially
represented ? To succeed we must have an object in view : we must
have system, we must work unitedly, we must be informed as to the
wants and need of the field, so that we can work intelligently and use-
fully. We must keep our work before the eyes and hearts of the people
and draw their attention to what we are doing. The reports of good
done and success achieved in one place, may cheer discouraged ones
and struggling societies in another. We need to learn to know one
another so that we can sincerely sing :
"We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear,
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear."
Let us not be discouraged, dear sisters, we have strength. We are
gaining strength, and when we do all we can, God's strength comes to
us. The fulfillment of our duty is to do all we can, and leave the rest
to God. When we do this, we succeed. Have we done this? Have
we not neglected too much, been too careless ? Let us achieve greater
success. Let us do more for God, more for our dear Evangelical
Lutheran Church, more for our fellow-men, more to cheer our hard
working pastors, more to cheer and help our missionaries in other lands,
more to cheer and help and enlighten the converted heathen, more to
develop all the powers about us, that God's name may be glorified, that
men may be saved, and that it may be said of woman, what Christ once
so sweetly said, "She hath done what she could." God bless our
strength for His glory, and give us success which may bless the world
while we live, and be an example and heritage to our posterity. May
we go forth armed with the Christian panoply, the shield of faith, the
helmet of salvation, the girdle of truth, and the sword of the spirit,
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
which is the Word of God, and when earth's shadows flee away the light
from the other side will illumine for us the dark valley, and we will
reach the eternal city, to rest forever more:
"Our life's race run,
Our life's work done."
This address was followed by hymn 387.
The time for reception of communications had now ar-
rived, and two letters of greeting were read before the con-
vention. These letters, one from Eev. J. D. Shirey, the
other from Rev. J. C. Zimmerman of the Lutheran Mis-
sionary Society, are filled with kind words and good
wishes for the W. H. and F. M. Society.
" I love thy kingdom, Lord," was sung by the choir.
Mrs. James, of Baltimore, was now introduced to the
convention.
Her address — subject, "Missionary Experience of onr
Northern Sisters," — was extremely interesting and greatly
appreciated.
Address of Mrs. W. H. James— Missionary Experience of our
Northern Sisters.
Delegate from the W. H. and F. M. S. of Northern General Synod, to the Con-
vention of the W. H. and F. M. S. of the N. C. Synod.
Greetings from the W. H. and F. M. S. of the General Synod Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church, in convention at York, Pa., to the ladies of
the North Carolina Synod, now in convention:
We are bound to thank God always for you, as it is meet, because
that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of
you all toward each other aboundeth, so that we ourselves glory in you
in the churches of God. Thess. 1, 34.
GREETINGS OF MARYLAND SYNOD.
I have not words wherewith to express my pleasure in being allowed
the privilege of bearing to you, of the Sunny South, these expressions of
love and good will from your sisters of the North. I can only say that
our hearts turn toward you with tenderext love and interest, and that one
of the brightest hours of our late Convention, was that in which the
greetings from one of your Synods were so kindly expressed to us
through your much-loved missionary who is now laboring in that distant
portion of the Lord's vineyard. And although our hearts were already
turned toward each other, and there was no more North or South, I am
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sure the bond of union between us has strengthened since we have made
you so noble a gift, and you have opened your hearts and homes to our
dear Mr. Swartz. Born on Southern soil, he was yours by natal right,
and we who have cherished and nurtured him, return him to you, one
of the truest and best of God's creation. To the worthy mother of so
worthy a son, I owe, in a great degree, the pleasure of being with you
to-day, for among the front ranks of the pioneers in the woman's work
we rind her ready for action, and largely through her efforts have our
women banded together to keep in the grand work of extending our
Master's Kingdom. As a further evidence of our love and good feeling
toward you all of the Southern Synod, on motion of Mr Swartz, the
Convention, with one voice, were about to extend an invitation that
your women unite with our general body, but Mr. Swartz explained
that, at present, it was impracticable for you to accept such an invita-
tion : since in the beginning of your work of Foreign Missions, the
Board needed your assistance, and your receipts must go through that
channel, while we women of the North appropriate our funds to only
such objects as are under the control of our executive committee; but
we sincerely hope that the day is not far distant when such an invitation
may be allowable and you will be prepared to accept.
SOCIETY OF THE NORTH.
Thinking it might be of interest to you to know something of our
organization, its workings, its encouragements and discouragements,
I will give you a brief history :
As far back as ten or eleven years ago, the earnest hearted and
willing women in many of our churches who were working quietly and
singly for the Master's cause, looking around at their sister denomina-
tions whose women had united their forces, and realizing the good re-
sults of united effort, felt that such a union would be equally effective
in the Lutheran Church.
In some congregations societies were already doing duty, but send-
ing their money through the regular channels of the Church.
CARTHAGE.
The General Synod which met at Carthage, 111., 1877, (nine years
ago) appointed a Committee of clergy to inquire into the advisability of
such a step. Their report was favorable and in June, 1879, a conven-
tion of interested women was held at
CANTON, OHIO,
and a form of government adopted. Now the woman's work started
off. In two years they convened again as an organized body at
ALTOONA, PA.,
with 51 delegates representing 4009 members ; total receipts, $7,033.93.
50 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Their hopes had not exceeded $2000. In the Foreign field they under-
took the support of the girls' schools in India, six in number, and of Mrs.
Lucy P. — a native assistant, also sent out as their first Missionary to
this field Miss Kate Boggs.
In the Home field the Mission at Freeport, 111., was begun. The
women united with boards of the Church in editing a little paper (now
grown to be a very creditable magazine, which would be a great benefit
to you all) — The Missionary Journal.
SPRINGFIELD.
At the end of 4 years, we find them in Convention at Springfield,
Ohio, (the home of most of the Ex. Committee) with a roll of 20 officers
and 117 delegates and Treasurer's report of $11,822.57. Their first Foreign
Missionary, Miss Boggs, who sailed amidst the hopes and earnest
prayers of so many of God's people, was necessitated by ill health to re-
turn from the land in which she so longed to serve. Her sufferings were
greater than words can express. I may mention that for months she
was confined to a darkened room into which not even a ray of moonlight
could be permitted to enter ; and here she learned the lesson, so hard to
comprehend, ''that they serve the Lord who only stand and wait," for
the heathen were taught something of the love of Christ, when they
were made to realize that this dear woman had left her native land
where she was blessed with health and happiness, and endured months
of agony, hoping that she might be the means of leading some of them
to Jesus. But God's ways are not always our ways, and continued ill
health necessitated her return home. But to continue with the results
of the second biennial, a Home for Lady Missionaries was completed and
Miss Anna Kugler, M. D., with Miss Fannie Dryden were appointed to
go over and occupy* which they did three years ago.
A second Mission was established in the Home field at Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Preparing boxes of clothing and various supplies for Missionaries in
tne Home field had now become a systematized feature. Societies learn-
ed through a committee appointed for the purpose, the name and wants
of our self-sacrificing ministers all over the Home field, and early in the
fall started their sewing meetings and canvassing and donation parties,
so that by Thanksgiving day a box or barrel would be found ready to
open in the Western Home, bringing with it cheer and comfort to sup-
plement the scanty salaries received. This box work is one of the best
features of our Woman's work. Their letters and our gifts bring us in-
to a far greater nearness with these dear people, than any other means
could possibly do. We are brought to feel their sorrows our sorrows
and their joys our joys.
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I would commend this feature of the work to you and will be happy
to give you any further information you may desire. The value of
boxes sent out during this two years was $2,773.30.
In June, 1885, I had the pleasure of being one of the 158 delegates
and visitors fo the Third Biennial Convention held at York, Pa. The
work had grown, God's blessing had ever attended it. Nineteen Synods
were represented, and the Treasurer reported with a beaming counte-
nance receipts amounting to $18,825.96 ; the Secretary reported 9,525
members, and a subscription list for the Missionary Journal of 5,218. —
Value of boxes $4,864.15. The First Woman's Memorial Church at
Freeport, 111., was built and dedicated. A Third Mission at Denver,
Col. , had been organized. In the foreign field the two lady Missionaries
were still at work, with 18 native assistants, and eleven schools. In the
past twelve months the fund for a Hospital for the Women of India
has been started.
In the Home field the Woman's Second Memorial Church has been
built and dedicated at Denver, Col., and a fourth Mission started in San
Francisco. The receipts for this time have been $17,000, doubling, as
you notice, each year, and while this latter feature is encouraging, and
money is necessary for the extending of Christ's Kingdom, collecting has
not been the only result of our work, great good has come to us from
our regular meetings, when our hearts and voices are lifted in unison to
Him who has promised His presence even when two or three are met
together in His name. We have learned and studied more of those who
are still in Heathen darkness, we have been enabled to hear with great-
er clearness the call "Come over and help us." Our hearts have gone
out with great tenderness to these lost sheep, to these benighted souls
who know not the living God. And we feel grateful to the Master that
he has allowed us the privilege to labor in His vineyard, and the obliga-
tion rests upon us as women, to bring the light to the women in
heathen lands, women who should be loved and cherished as we are,
whose homes should be bright and happy as ours. Nothing but the
knowledge of Christ can accomplish this much desired result. In our
land blest with the light of Christianity our little girls are as well loved and
as much prized as boys, but there the coming of a little girl is an occasion
for mourning and lamentation. Once a little heathen girl was describing
something very small to another little girl and no term seemed infinitesi-
mal enough until she thought of her own sex, and she said, "It was as
small, as small, as the joy in my father's house the day I was born." —
When we look at our own little girls and at the elevation of women in
our land, do we not thank God anew for this privilege of working for
Him through His name, and the time given to our Missionary duties no
longer is given grudgingly, and we have learned to feel each our own
responsibility, that God means me to do my share and you yours, that
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
every woman in the Church can and must do something ; must' give of
her time or of her substance or both. I cannot assume your responsi-
bilities nor you mine. Poverty does not excuse us, for some of these
dollars I have told you of, have been earned at the washtub, others have
been accumulated through the patient labor of sewing carpet rags, others
through equal self-denial ; but, although, we are yet comparatively few
in number, God has not only promised but given us His blessing, and
notwithstanding the discouragements that have often come to us in our
work, we have had so much encouragement, that we most earnestly
urge you to go on, not only for the good of the cause at large, but for
the s;ood that will come into your own lives by this larger living, this
looking out from yourselves ; all the benefits we are ever permitted to
confer on others have a reflex action, and roll back over our own hearts,
and so twice blessed is a true child of God that loves his neighbor as
himself, or gives even a cup of cold water in Christ's name. Let us
sow the seed, God has promised the increase. The efforts are ours, the
results are His.
"There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the
mountains ; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon. His name shall
endure forever. His name shall be continued as long as the sun, all na-
tions shall call him blessed.
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous
things, and blessed be His glorious name forever, and let the whole
earth be filled with His glory."
She also kindly read to the convention two letters— one
from the wife of a Home Missionary, Eev. J. W. Kimmel, of
Auburn, Nebraska, to the W. H. & F. M. Society, of Balti-
more, the other from Rev. D. A. Day, Missionary at Monro-
via, Africa. Both were interesting and pathetic.
Report of the Committee on Resolutions.
Resolved 1 . That we listened with great interest to the Report of the
President, and are rejoiced to know of the interest manifested in this
work, and commend to the Society the counsel therein contained.
Resolved 2. That the thanks of this Convention are due to the mem-
bers of St. James' congregation and the citizens of Concord for the kind
hospitality extended.
Resolved 3. That our thanks are due to Mrs. Wm. H. James, of
Baltimore, for her kind visitation and interesting address.
Resolved 4. That the thanks of the Convention are due the choir for
the excellent music rendered.
Resolved 5. That we not only remember our Missionary in the
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foreign field, but that we recommend that the Corresponding Secretary
°f each Auxiliary Society write him words of cheer at least once a year.
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. S. E. LINTON,
Mrs. J. N. FETZER.
Report of Committee on Letters and Papers.
Your Committee on Letters and Papers would report that the
papers put into our hands are the credentials of the delegates. We
have examined the same and find them all properly written out. There
is a difference however in signatures, some being signed by the Presi-
dent alone, whilst others are signed by the Secretary alone, but quite a
large number are properly signed by both President and Secretary of
the respective societies. Your committee would recommend that this
be not forgotten in preparing credentials — that both officers sign the
credentials. In addition to the credentials, we have received letters of
greeting from Rev. J. D. Shirey and Rev. J. C. Zimmerman.
Respectfully,
Miss M. J. BARRIER,
Miss A. R. DOSH,
Rev. F. W. E. PESCIIAU.
Report of Auditing Committee.
We, your Auditing Committee, have examined the financial report
and find it correct.
Mrs. PESCHAU,
Miss FLORENCE FISHER,
Mrs. BARRIER.
Treasurer's Report.
Mrs. JNO. A. CLINE,
In account with
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
1885. Dr.
June 30. To cash from Holy Trinity f 6 15
" " " Lutheran Chapel. 5 00
" St. Enoch's. ". 5 00
St. Luke's 5 00
July 1, " " St.Paul's 15 00
2, " " St. James' 2 30
Sept. 18, . " " St. Mark's 100
" Holy Trinity 4 25
29, " " St, Luke's 3 00
54
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Oct, 3, To cash from St. Enoch's $2 50
" St. Paul's 500
" St. John's 1120
St. James' 150
Dec. 1, " " St. Luke's 6 25
" St. Enoch's 1100
" Holy Trinity 6 95
" " St. James' 3 60
" " Lutheran Chapel 7 00
" " Center Grove 5 00
" Trinity 5 00
" " Grace 3 00
" St. Paul's 1000
Union 105
St. Luke's 17 00
Grace 3 25
St. Enoch's 10 00
Union 2 50
St. James' 2 25
Trinity 5 00
St. Mark's 8 85
St. Paul's 5 00
Holy Trinity 4 50
St. John's 12 70
Center Grove 5 00
Lutheran Chapel 13 25
Miss Julia Shirey 4 00
1886.
Feb'y 3,
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$ 219 05
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June 30, By Cash expenses, Mrs. Shirey $ 4 00
" 30, " for stamps and stationery 150
July 7, " to D. M. Gilbert 37 85
Oct. 3, " " " 28 50
1886.
Jan. 10, By cash to D. M. Gilbert 57 30
April 9, " " " 83 30
$212 45
April 29, By cash balance on hand 6 60
$219 05
Balance on hand $6 60
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Treasurer's Report.
Mrs. JNO. A. CLINE,
In Account with
Woman's Home Missionary Society.
1885. Dr.
Oct. 3, To cash from St. Paul's $10 00
St. Mark's 1 00
St Luke's 3 00
Holy Trinity 4 25
St. Enoch's 2 50
St. James' 1 55
Dec. 1, " <l Holy Trinity 6 90
1886. " " St. Paul's 5 00
Feb. 3, " " Union 1 05
April 3, " " St. Paul's 10 00
Holy Trinity 4 50
$49 75
Cr.
April 9, By cash to W. C. Schaeffer for Richmond
Mission .$10 00
April 29, By balance on hand 39 75
$49 75
Balance on hand $49 75
The following resolutions were offered and adopted:
Resolved 1. That the convention request that special prayer be offer-
ed at our meeting tonight for our Missionary in India, Rev. Swartz.
Resolved 2. That the greetings of the convention be extended to him.
Resolved 3. That the convention request the Synod to print our
Minutes with the Synodical Minutes free of charge.
Resolved 4. That the report of the President be sent to Synod.
Resolved 5. That the thanks of the convention are due to the Wil-
mington Society for its Easter offering of $8s50.
Resolved 6. That the time and place for next meeting be left to the
Executive Committee.
Rev. Lutz led in prayer, the Doxology was sung, and
the convention adjourned.
56 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
EVENING SESSION.
Thursday, 8 P. M.
Kev. W. A. Lutz presided.
An anthem, "From the Rising of the Sun," was render-
ed by the choir.
Reading of the Scripture and prayer by Rev. W. A.
Lutz.
Music — hymn, "Good News from Over the Sea."
Reading President's report by Rev. Lutz.
Address by Rev. T. S. Brown of Charlotte. Hymn 128.
Address by Rev. P. W. E. Peschau of Wilmington, sub-
ject : "Woman's Sphere, Her Work."
A collection was taken up for the Zenana Hospital,
during which the choir sang hymn 181.
An earnest prayer for our Missionary was offered up by
Rev. Peschau.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers and handsomely bound
Book of Worship were presented, by the members of the Con-
vention to Mrs. James of Baltimore, Rev. Peschau making
the presentation speech, to which Mrs. James replied in her
usual happy way.
Doxology. Benediction by Rev. Lutz.
M. LILLIAN SLOUGH,
Rec. Secretary.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
Preamble.— IX THE XAME OF GOD, Amen-
We, the undersigned, members of the congregations of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, and
delegates and members of the various Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies connected therewith, in Con-
vention assembled in St. James' Evang. Lutheran Church,
Concord, N. C, Thursday, April 29, 1886, adopt the follow-
ing Constitution and By-Laws, as our bond of union and
for our guidance in doing our share of the work of the Lord,
in our dear Lutheran Church in which "Our fears, our hopes,
our aims are one."
CONSTITUTION.
Article I. — Name.
This Association shall be called '"The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Nortii
Carolina.
Article II. — Object.
It shall be the aim of this Society to promote the organization of
Auxiliary Home and Foreign Missionary Societies in all the churches of
the Synod ; to disseminate missionary intelligence ; to cultivate a mis-
sionary spirit in its own members and in the churches ; and to engage
and unite the efforts of Christian women, under the direction of the
Board of Missions and Church Extension of the General Synod South,
in supporting missions and missionaries in the home and foreign fields.
Article III. — Membership.
Sec. 1. The members of this Society shall be the delegates from the Aux-
iliary Societies. Each Auxiliary Society is entitled to send two delegates,
and in addition to this one delegate for every ten members above 20
members enrolled. Delegates have the right to vote and hold office.
Sec. 2. All ladies who are members of Auxiliary Societies, and all
honorary members shall be considered advisory members and be entitled
to a seat in the conventions, and to take part in the deliberations, but
not to vote or hold office.
58 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Sec. 3. Paying ($1.00) One Dollar annually into the treasury of this
Society, by any lady or gentleman, entitles to honorary membership for
one year.
Paying Ten Dollars ($10.00) into the treasury of an Auxiliary
Society or this Society's treasury, entitles to "Honorary Life-member-
ship," of this Society. Any lady or gentleman upon payment of $10.00,
can become a life-member.
Article IV. — Officers.
Sec 1. The officers of the S}modical Society shall consist of a Presi-
dent, four Vice-Presidents, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secre-
tary, and Treasurer. These shall constitute the Synodical Executive
Committee. The officers shall be elected at the annual convention of
the Society. A majority vote elects.
Section II. — Duties of Officers.
1. The President or a Vice-President shall preside at all meetings of
the Society ; shall call all meetings of the Synodical Executive Commit-
tee or Synodical Society, and supervise its general interests.
2. The Recording Secretary shall notify all members of the Execu-
tive Committee of all meetings, and shall keep a full record of all pro-
ceedings, in a book kept for that purpose.
8. The Corresponding Secretary shall, under the direction of the
Executive Committee, conduct all the correspondence of the Society,
and present to the annual meeting of the Synodical Society a written re-
port of the work during the year.
4. The Treasurer shall receive all funds forwarded by the Auxiliary
Societies, credit the same to the Societies from which they are received
and to the object for which they are contributed ; she shall remit quarterly
all funds for the Board of Missions and Church Extension to its Treas-
urer; she shall also have charge and keep an account of the funds
raised for incidental expenses of this Society, in a book kept for that
purpose, and shall pay out the same only on the written order of the
President. It shall be her duty to prepare a written report for the an-
nual meeting of the Society.
Article V. — Organizing Committee.
The Committee shall consist of three ladies in each conference. It
shall be the duty of these ladies to endeavor, by all practical means, to
organize Auxiliary Societies in all the congregations of their respective
conferences, and report quarterly to the Corresponding Secretary, and
at the annual meeting of the Society, in writing.
Article VI. — Meetings.
The annual meeting shall be held at the time and place designated
by the Executive Committee, and should be near the same time and
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place as Synod. It shall transact all necessary business which the inter-
ests of the Society demand. Only officers and delegates from the Aux-
iliary Societies shall be allowed to vote and hold office — seven shall
constitute a quorum. The expenses of the meeting shall be defrayed
by the payment of 5 cts. per member, each year, by each Auxiliary
Society.
Article VII. — Auxiliary Societies.
Any number of ladies may form a Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society auxiliary to this Synodical Society, by electing a
President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secre-
tary, and Treasurer, and by adopting a constitution for carrying out the
purposes of this Society. These officers shall constitute a local execu-
tive committee.
Article VIII. — Amendments.
This Constitution may be amended or altered at any regular meet-
ing of the Society by a two-thirds vote.
BY-LAWS.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
1. Singing, Reading of Scripture, and Prayer.
2. Calling the Roll.
3. Reading of Minutes.
4. Receiving the Delegates, Advisory Members, and Visitors.
5. Reading of President's Report.
6. Election of Officers.
7. Report of Executive Committee, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.
8. Reports from each Auxiliary Society.
9. Appointing following Committees:
1 . On Minutes of last Convention.
2. On Letters and Papers, etc.
3. On Programme, Speakers or Essayists for next Convention.
4. On Finance, Accounts, and Treasurer's Report.
5. Organizing Committees.
6. On Resolutions.
10. Hearing Addresses or Papers.
11. Unfinished Business.
12. New Business.
13. Miscellaneous Business.
14. Adjournment.
15. Prayer or Benediction.
INDEX.
Page.
Addresses on Missions and Education 34
Contract of Printing Minutes .35
Delegates to other Ecclesiastical Bodies ....19
Board of Trustees of N. C. College, Election 20
Committee on Education 38
Conference with Tennessee Brethren 14-15
Special Business on Endowment and Agents, &c 14-19
Finance Report 32-34
Financial Reports 29
Lay Delegates 3-4
Ministers — 3-4
Ministerium 37
Officers, Delegates, and Committees 38
Reports, Parochial 28
Report, President's 6-12
Report of Committee No 1 12-13
Report on State of the Church 18
Report on Unfinished Business 16
Report on Pastoral Districts 19
Report on Missions 35
Report on Church Institutions 20
Report on Beneficiary Education 21
Report on Apportionment 23
Report on Appropriations 26
Report on Proceedings of Conference 24
Report on Petitions and Letters ^ . . . . 25
Report on Treasurer's 30-31
Report on Vacancies .... 24
Resolutions of Sympathy, &c , 20-27
Resolutions with reference to our Missionary and Beneficiaries 22-24
Resolutions on Endowment Interest 36
Resolution of Thanks 36
Religious Services ...36
Standing Resolutions „. 39- 40
Index of Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Proceedings.
Address of Mrs. W. H. James 48-52
Committee of Nomination ..43
Committees Appointed 44
Constitution and By-Laws 57-59
Officers 44
Paper by Mrs. Peschau 46-48
Roll of Delegates 41
Report of President of Executive Committee 42-43
Report of Corresponding Secretary 45
Reports from Churches 45
Report of Committee on Resolutions 52
Report of Committee on Letters and Papers 53
Report of Auditing Committee 53
Report of Treasurer 53-55
Resolutions 55
MINUTES
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, IREDELL COUNTY, N. C,
Beginning Friday, April 29th, 1887.
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HENKEL & CO., PRINTERS, NEW MARKET, VA. :
Office of the Shenandoah Valley, Our- Church Paper, &c.
I
MINUTES
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, IREDELL COUNTY, N. C,
Beginning Friday, April 29th, 1887.
HENKEL & CO., PRINTERS, NEW MARKET, VA. :
Office of the Shenandoah Valley, Our Church Paper, &c.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU Wilmington, N. C.
Reo. Sec— Rev. J. L. BUCK Gibsonville, N. C.
Cor. Sec— Rev. H. M. BROWN Troutman's, K C.
Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The 85th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina will be held in St. James' Church, Concord, N. C, be-
ginning on Friday before the first Sunday in May, 1888.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
Evan. L Synod of North Carolina.
St. Michael's Evang. Luth. Church,
Iredell Co., N. C.
Friday, April 29, 1887.
Synod met, according to adjournment, at 10 o'clock,
A. M. Services were conducted by the Secretary, after
which the President, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, preached the
opening sermon from 1 Chron. 12, 32, whereupon the Synod
was duly opened according to the form laid down in the
Book of Worship. The roll was called, and the following
ministers and lay -delegates were enrolled :
Ministers. Ordained. Post-office. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. S. Rothrock 1833. ..Gold Hill, N. C
" J. B. Davis, D. D.1834...Mt. Pleasant, N. C. ...Capt. Jonas Cook.
" W. H. Cone* 1858. ..New Market, Va
" W. Kimball 1859.. .China Grove, N. C
" J. D. Shirey I860.. .Bear Poplar Jno. P. Lentz.
" G. F. Schaeffer*... 1861. ..Monroe, Ga.
" A. D. L. Moser....l863... D. D. Ritcbie.
" W. R. Ketchie 1868. ..Kappa, N. C
" J. H. Fesperman..l868...Statesville, N. C
" R. L. Brown 1868.. .Salisbury, N. C
" E. P. Parker 1871. ..Salem, N. C
" H. M. Brown 1873...Troutman, N. C E. L. Cloninger.
" P. E. Zink 1873...Linwood, N. C
" F. W. E. Pescbau,1873... Wilmington, N. C A. D. Wessell.
" R. W. Petrea 1876... Concord, N. C Geo. E. Ritchie.
" W. A. Lutz 1877...Enochville, N. C D. M. Isenhour.
♦Absent and excused.
4 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers. Ordained. Post-office. Lay-Delega/tes.
Rev. J. A. Linn 1877... Mt. Pleasant, N. C...
" J. M. Hedrick 1877...
" W. G. Campbell.. .1877.. .Concord, N. C R. A. Brown.
" J. L. Buck 1878... Gibson ville, N. C Jno. Wagoner, Jr.
" D. J. Koontz, col.*1880... Concord, N. C
" Wm. Stoudenmire 1880... Salisbury, N. C
" J. W. Strickler 1881. ..Salisbury, N. C Nathan Brown.
" C. A. Rose .1882.. .Zeb, N. C Jno. D. Ketchie.
" T. S. Brown 1883. . . Charlotte, N. C Capt. T. L. Seagle.
" Natnan Clapp,col.*1884... Burlington, N. C
" Sam'l Holt, col 1884. ..Burlington, N. C
" H. A. Trexler 1886.. .Rockwell, N. C Dr. C. M. Poole.
" W. R. Brown 1886... P. A. Sloop.
" C. B. King 1887... Salisbury, N C Col. P. N. Heilig.
VACANT CHURCHES.
Concordia — D. M. Cooper.
Forsyth Mission— Jas. W. Newsom.
Mt. Hermon and Coldwater — Jno. N. Barringer.
Davidson charge— D. W. Michael.
Davie Mission.
The President now read his annual report, which was
received and referred to the proper committee.
President's Report.
Beloved Brethren — Greetings in the name of our dear Lord
Jesus ! We should be deeply thankful to God for the many mercies
bestowed upon us during another year, and in entering with one another
on the duties of a new year. We were mercifully spared from destruc-
tion by a mighty earthquake. Let us in entering upon the work of a
new Synodical year devoutly beseech God for Divine protection and
Divine guidance, and may we learn to do all we can, and to leave the
results of all our efforts and all our deliberations in God's hands and
subject to His wise counsels. His Providence has preserved us, has
preserved our Synod and all her interests, has preserved peace in our
midst and blessed our labors. The various efforts to unify our Church
South, have culminated in the merging of the General Synod South into
the United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church South, thus
uniting all the Lutheran Synods in the South Atlantic States into one
general body. This gratifying fact and the attending data and circum-
*Absent and excused.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5
stances, etc., will be more fully brought before Syuod in the report of
the delegates to the late General Synod and Diet.
It is to be sincerely hoped and devoutly wished that, in view of
this union, the N. C. Conference of our sister Synod, the Tennessee
Synod, will unite with us, and become a component part of our Synod,
and I trust that some action looking towards such a consummation will
be taken by your honorable body.
I submit herewith some official information and an account of offi-
cial duties performed :
RESIGNATIONS.
Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire resigned as pastor of St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, in Salisbury, according to the stipulations agreed
upon during our last Synodical convention.
Rev. J. M. Hedrick resigned as pastor of the Davidson charge,
Nov. 4, 1886.
Rev. A. D. L. Moser resigned the Bethel charge, but was re-elected
by the Bethel and St. Stephen churches of said charge, and a petition
submitted to me for approval, properly signed by the officers and mem-
bers of said churches, and asking that pastor Moser be allowed to
continue as pastor of the same. In view of this and in view of the
additional fact, that no word of objection was sent me by the Albemarle
congregation, I ventured to give the desired permission, as the best
thing to do under the circumstances, in the hope that Synod would
kindly ratify my action and endorse the new arrangement by its own
action for next year, as the petitioners of said churches desire and re-
quest. The papers in the above case are herewith submitted to Synod.
Rev. B. S. Brown resigned as pastor of the China Grove and Luther
Chapel churches, the resignation going into effect Dec. 31, 1886, to
accept a call to the church at Hickory, in the bounds of the Tennessee
Synod.
Rev. R. W. Petrea resigned as pastor of St. John's and Prosperity
churches, Feb. 7, 1887, the resignation to take effect at the end of the
present year.
OEKTIFIOATES OF DISMISSAL.
Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire, in October, 1886, upon his written request,
was furnished a letter of honorable dismissal to the East Ohio Synod.
The letter was promptly mailed him upon receipt of his letter, and as
he directed, but it did not reach him, as he took a trip to Europe. It
was forwarded from office to office, as he no doubt directed, and after
having gone to the city of London, England, it came back to me, and is
still in my possession. This is indeed an unusual occurrence, and Bro.
Stoudenmire is therefore still a member of our body.
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Jan. 13, 1887, a certificate of honorable dismissal to the Tennessee
Synod was given Rev. B. S. Brown, he having entered on his duties in
a field of labor of that sister Synod.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. H. A. Trexler accepted the call tendered him by the St. Peter's
charge, and entered on his duties as pastor, in July, 1886.
Rev. W. G. Campbell accepted the call, tendered him by St. James
church, Concord, and began his labors as pastor in September, 1886.
Rev. C. B. King (Licentiate) accepted a call from St. John's church,
Salisbury, and began his labors last August.
INSTALLATIONS.
Sunday, September , 1886, Rev. W. R. Brown was duly installed
as pastor of the Organ pastorate, in Organ church, by Rev. W. Kimball
and your President, the former delivering the charge to the people, the
latter to the pastor.
On Thanksgiving Day, 1886, Rev. W. G. Campbell was duly in-
stalled as pastor of St. James church, in Concord, by Rev. W. A. Lutz
and your President. Pastor Lutz delivered the charge to the pastor,
and pastor Peschau to the people.
On March 6, 1887, Rev. H. A. Trexler was duly installed as pastor
of the St. Peter's charge, by Rev. C. A. Rose, under full authority of
the President.
Arrangements had been perfected to install pastor Trexler on
Thanksgiving Day morning, and so accordingly your President pro-
ceeded on his journey from Concord to St. Peter's church in a private
conveyance. It was a very stormy, rainy day, and the roads were
fearfully muddy, but St. Peter's church was reached in ample time.
Rev. J. W. Strickler, who was also to take part in the installation, also
came, but the Council of only one of the churches, composing the
charge, was present, and the installation could not take place.
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
Rev. H. A. Trexler sent me a letter of honorable dismissal from the
Pennsylvania Synod, Sept. 21, 1886.
Rev. W. G. Campbell sent me a letter of honorable dismissal from
the Alleghany Synod, July 1, 1886.
August 10, 1886, I received from Rev. W. R. Brown, a letter of
honorable dismissal from the Pennsylvania Synod, dated July 31, 1886.
Rev. C. B. King, a licentiate of the Southwest Virginia Synod, sent
me, Oct. 7, 1886, his licensure, depositing the same- with me until this
present meeting of Synod.
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We welcome these new brethren into our Synod, and rejoice with
them over the success already achieved, and wish them continued suc-
cess and God's blessing on all their labors.
CANDIDATE FOE ORDINATION.
Rev. C. B. King, licentiate of the S. W. Va. Synod, having properly
presented his papers to Synod, appears before us a candidate for ordi-
nation.
I would recommend that an examining committee be appointed,
and that the proper steps be taken to ordain the brother.
SUPPLIES.
Rev. A. D. L. Moser for a short time acted as supply of the Mt.
Hermon and Cold Water churches.
Mr. C. B. Miller acted as supply of Concordia church for three
months, under the supervision of pastor Lutz.
Rev. S. Rothrock is supplying Luther church, of the St. Peter's
charge.
Rev. W. Kimball has been supplying the China Grove and Luther
Chapel churches during the past few months, made vacant by the resig-
nation of Rev. B. S. Brown.
VACANCIES.
The Davidson charge is vacant.
The Albemarle congregation is without a pastor. It asks the fos-
tering care of Synod, in a letter of its council to your President. I
would recommend that it be connected with some church or churches
as part of a charge.
The Mooresville Mission, the Davie Mission, are without pastors.
CORNER STONE LAYING.
On Aug. 19, 1886, the corner stone of St. Michael's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Iredell county, N. C, Rev. H. M. Brown, pastor,
was duly and formally laid.
UNDER THE CLOUDS OF SORROW.
The oldest pastor of our Synod has been called to the rest of the
saints. Rev. J. B. Anthony, an old and faithful laborer in our dear
Zion, died at his residence, near Mt. Pleasant, in November, 1886, and
was buried Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1886, the venerable Dr. J. B. Davis and
your President officiating on the sad occasion.
It is also with deep and sincere sympathy and sorrow that we are
called upon to chronicle the sad fact, that the beloved wife of our noble
and faithful brother in Christ, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, likewise the beloved
wife of our noble and faithful brother in Christ, Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn,
8 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
has departed this life. To assure these, our dearly beloved brethren,
of our sympathy, and to give proper expression of our appreciation of
the departed, your President would recommend :
1. That a committee of two be appointed to draft proper resolu-
tions, and to give a condensed sketch of Father Anthony's life and
labors, and that a page in our printed Minutes be given the same.
2. That a committee of two be appointed to submit to Synod proper
resolutions expressive of our sympathy with our deeply beloved breth-
ren, Revs. Hedrick and Linn.
3. It seems proper that notice of the life, labors, and death of Rev.
T. S. Heilig, should be taken. He was a son of North Carolina, lived
and labored long in North Carolina, and as a member of this Synod, his
family is in our midst and he is buried in our State.
I would therefore recommend, that a third committee be appointed
to report some suitable action in this case.
OTJR MISSIONARY — KEV. W. P. SWAETZ.
I rejoice to be able to say, that our Missionary to India, Rev. W.
P. Swartz, has safely returned to our country, after an absence of two
years, and that from a letter sent me the other day, I have the assurance
that he will be at our Synod over Sunday, if at all possible. I am sure
we will all hail his advent in our midst with much and great joy, and
heartily welcome him. God bless his visit to our good.
OUB INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING.
Our College. — "Thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory," our
noble and faithful agent of N. C. College, Rev. W. Kimball, in his en-
dowment,'efforts, has already secured about $11000.00. Prospects are
brightening, and if only we all rally around, and all work for, and all
give to, and all pray for, the school of learning our fathers left us, she
will surely and grandly succeed.
Our Seminary. — Our Female Seminary, under the efficient manage-
ment of Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn, is doing a good and noble work. A
trouble confronts us. A judgment has been rendered against the insti-
tution for debt. This debt was not contracted by Prof. Linn, but must
be met by him and by us all. By all means, brethren, let liberal and
wise things be done to stay this judgment and to make a satisfactory
settlement. A transcript of judgment is herewith submitted to Synod
for action.
May God guide us in our deliberations in the interests of our Insti-
tutions.
W. H. AND F. M. SOCIETIES.
We learn with very great pleasure, that the noble women of our
Church are carrying on their work with great zeal and great success,
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and that their societies have increased in numbers and in membership)
and in financial contributions, during the past year, and that their con-
vention at Enochville was a great success. It is to be hoped that they
will yet render our Synod many valuable services, and help in all our
general undertakings.
I would recommend that the Minutes of their late convention be
printed with ours, on terms that shall be made satisfactory to Synod
and to the Societies.
And now, brethren, thanking you for all your kindness to me and
forbearance with me, and wishing you God's blessing in your delibera^
tions and labors, I turn over to your care the interests of the venerable
Synod of North Carolina.
F. W. E. PESCHAU, President.
Election of Officers.
The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted
as follows :
Kev. F. W. E. Peschau, . . . President.
" J. L. Buck, Rec. Secretary.
" H. M. Brown, Cor. Secretary.
Col. P. 1ST. Heilig, Treasurer.
Synod now took a recess, subject to the call of the
President. Prayer by the Rev. C. A. Rose.
Friday, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod reassembled, and was opened with prayer by
Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. The roll having been called, it
was, on motion, resolved to pass over the reading of min-
utes till to-morrow morning's session.
Mr. C. B. Miller and J. H. Ritchie, theological stu-
dents, being present, were invited to seats as advisory
members of Synod.
Two delegates having presented themselves from the
St. Peter's charge, claiming seats as members of Synod, it
was, on motion, resolved to refer this matter to a'commit-
tee on credentials. Committee — Revs. T. S. Brown, W.
A. Lutz, and Mr. Jno. Wagoner. Rev. D. A. Goodman,
10 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
oftlie Tennessee Synod, being present, was, on motion,
invited to a seat as advisory member of this body.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved 1. That the first hour of each morning be devoted to the
consideration of the new constitution, until that matter be disposed of.
2. That for the purpose of intelligent consideration of the new con-
stitution, it be read entire before Synod, and then be taken up and
considered by sections.
3. That the address on Education be heard to-morrow at 2.30
o'clock, and that the address on Missions be heard on Monday at 11
o'clock.
4. That a sermon be preached to-morrow at 11 o'clock, followed by
confession and absolution.
Keports on the State of the Church were now called
for and read.
The following Standing Committees were announced
by the President :
Standing Committees.
1. Committee on President's Report : Revs. R. W.
Petrea, S. Rothrock, and Mr. A. D. Wessell.
2. State of the Church : Revs. J. W. Strickler, H. M.
Brown, and E. L. Cloninger.
3. Church Institutions: Revs. W. R. Brown, J. A.
Linn, Geo. Ritchie.
4. Missions: Revs. J. D. Shirey, T. S. Brown, and D.
M. Isenhour.
5. Unfimshed Business : Revs. A. D. L. Moser, H. A.
Trexler.
6. Proceedings of Conference : Revs. J. M. Hedrick, C.
B. King, Nathan Brown.
7. Petitions: Revs. C. A. Rose, H. A. Trexler, W.
Kimball, Capt. Jonas Cook, and Mr. A. D. Wessell.
8. Pastoral Districts : Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. A. Linn,
H. M. Brown, and J. P. Lentz.
9. Vacancies : Revs. T. S. Brown, W. R. Ketchie, W.
A. Lutz, and Mr. Jas. W. Newsoni.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 11
10. Finance : Capt. T. L. Seigle, Messrs. J. Wagoner,
D. D. Eitchie, and A. D. Wessell.
11. Appointment : Eevs. W. G. Campbell, W. Kimball,
C. B. King.
12. Appropriations: Eevs. H. M. Brown, J. M. Hed-
rick, and Mr. E. A. Brown.
The Committee on Synodical Constitution offered the
following report, which was received and adopted :
Report of Committee on Constitution.
The committee, appointed to draft a new constitution, beg leave to
say, that they have had this work under prayerful consideration during
the year, and are now prepared to present to Synod the result of their
labor, for examination. J. D. SHIREY,
WHITSON KIMBALL,
JESSE W. MILLER,
Committee.
The President of the Board of Trustees of N. C. Col-
lege, read his annual report. The report was received and
referred to the Committee on Church Institutions.
North Carolina College Report.
North Carolina College was first started as Western North Carolina
Male Academy. The need of such an institution was generally felt.
It was located, by fair competition, at Mt. Pleasant. The people gener-
ally rallied to its support, and contributed of their money by hundreds
for the purchase of the ground and the erection of suitable buildings
thereon. The buildings are there, a monument of the Zealand liberality
of the people in those days. Students came in from every direction,
and the tuitionary revenue and incidental fees were amply sufficient to
cover expenses. Under the efficient administration of Rev. William
Gerhardt, D. D. , the school was raised to college standing. A charter
was obtained from the Legislature of North Carolina, which gives due
protection to the College and village against everything of a corrupting
and demoralizing nature. An effort was then made to raise an endow-
ment of $20,000. The effort proved successful. To this object mem-
bers of the church contributed liberally, some individuals giving a
$1000 a piece, all in cash. By the prudent management of the Board
of Trustees, the money was safely invested, having the State of North
Carolina for security. The interest was regularly and punctually paid
12 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
every six months. This income, together with tuitionary and incidental
revenue, enabled the Board of Trustees to have the exercises of the
College carried on prosperously and efficiently. But adversity awaited
the College. The war came, and with it all its attendant and direful
results. The endowment was swept away. This, with other causes,
perhaps crippled the operations of the College. It has been laboring
under disadvantages ever since. There is not that rallying to its sup-
port and patronage which it ought to have. During the present session
the school has been doing well. It has upon its roll sixty students
more or less. The professors are efficient and attentive to their duties.
They have introduced a code of rules and regulations which are very
salutary in their operation. The students are studious, subordinate,
and gentlemanly. Every thing about the College indicates good order
and quietness, so much so, that citizens have been heard to say, that
they hardly know that there is a college there. There will be several
graduates at the coming commencement. The College deserves the
fostering care of the Synod. It has already done a good work educa-
tionally. Its pupils have qualified themselves for usefulness in their
day and to their generation, and some have risen to prominence in
society and occupy prominent professional and useful positions in life,
who, otherwise, would have remained in comparative obscurity. By a
united rallying to its support and patronage, it can be elevated to still
greater usefulness to the church and society, than it has hitherto accom-
plished. There is a propensity on the part of some members of the
church to send their sons and daughters to some foreign schools, at a
greater expense than they could be educated at home, not because their
educational training would be more thorough, but vainly imagine
that the name will give special and peculiar embellishment to their
graduation. This is unwise policy, and must prove, more or less, detri-
mental to the prosperity of our schools at home. There is much truth
in a wise observation handed down to us from former days : "United
we stand, divided we fall."
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL ROTHROCK,
President Board of Trustees.
The report of Committee of Conference with Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Society was read, received,
and adopted :
Report of Committee on Foreign Missions.
Your Committee on Foreign Missions to co-operate with the Wo-
man's Executive Committee of the Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 13
sionary Societies, beg leave to report, that a convention of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of Sj'nod was held in St. Enoch
Church, April 26 and 27, 1887, which was well attended. Nearly all of
the auxiliary societies were represented, and several new societies re-
ported. They are doing a great and good work. They raised for dif-
ferent purposes, such as Foreign and Home Missions, and the Zenana
Hospital, in India, over $450, during the year. They have taken and
raised one share of $ 100 in the Zenana Hospital. A more consecrated
body of Christians than they, I have not seen. A resolution was
passed, thanking Synod for publishing their Minutes last year, and they
most respectfully ask the same favor again this year ; assuring us that
nothing but their Minutes will be presented for publication.
"I intreat thee also true yokefellow help those women which labor
with us in the Gospel," and recommend that Synod publish their Min-
utes along with the Minutes of Synod, free of charge.
Respectfull3r submitted,
WM. A. LUTZ,
JNO. B. DAVIS.
The following committee was, by resolution, appoint-
ed for the ensuing year : Bev. W. A. Lutz, J. W. Stick-
ler, and C. B. King.
The Advisory Board of Missions now read its report,
which was received to be considered by items.
Report of Advisory Board of Missions.
The Advisory Board of Missions would respectfully report, that they
have done very little during the year. Lexington and Mooresville both
express the desire to abandon, for the present, the idea of erecting
houses of worship, unless they can in some way be supplied with preach-
ing regularly.
We recommend that Synod take some positive action at this session
in regard to both of these congregations.
The Forsyth Mission sends to this Synod the Macedonian cry,
"Come over and help us." The Northern Conference had the Lord's
Supper administered in one of the churches (Nazareth) twice during
the year, andthree of them were served by Rev. E. P. Parker.
They have, I learn, unanimously elected Rev. H. M. Brown as their
pastor, and ask Synod to aid them in securing his services.
If brother Brown can leave his present charge without detriment to
the cause of Christ, we would recommend that he be chosen as Synod's
Missionary to that field, which is calling so loudly for him, and that
14 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod supplement his salary out of next year's funds, or by special as-
sessment. Respectfully submitted,
WM. A. LXJTZ,
F. M. THOMPSON,
J. M. HEDRICK.
April 26, 1887.
Pending discussion, Synod adjourned to meet to-
morrow morning at 8£ o'clock. Benediction by the Presi-
dent.
Saturday, April 30, 8£ o'clock, A. M.
Synod met.
Prayer by Eev. J. I). Shirey.
Minutes were read and approved.
The hour set apart for hearing the Constitution of
Synod having arrived, a portion of it was read, after which
Eeports on the State of the Church were continued and
completed, both lay and clerical.
Financial and Parochial Eeports were now called for
and handed in.
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 17
The hour lor divine service having arrived, Synod
took a recess till 2 o'clock this afternoon. Benediction by
Rev. W. R. Brown.
At 11 o'clock, A. M., Rev. R. W. Petrea preached from
Gen. 19, 17.
2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod met, and was opened with prayer by Rev. J.
W. Strickler.
On motion, the reading' of minutes was postponed till
Monday morning.
The Treasurer now read his report, which was received
and referred to Committee on Finance.
The hour set apart for the address on Education
having arrived, Rev. W. A. Lutz now delivered an address
on this subject, whereupon it was
Resolved, That we have heard with great pleasure the address of
our brother, Rev. W. A. Lutz, on Education, and that a vote of thanks
be tendered him.
2. Recognizing the necessity of the dissemination of such informa-
tion, we respectfully request the author to furnish a copy of his address
to the Lutheran Visitor for publication.
The Report of Advisory Board of Missions was re-
sumed and considered by items.
Item 1, referred to Committee on Missions.
Item 2, referred to Committee on Missions.
The Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education
was now read.
The report was, on motion, received as information.
Report of Committee on Act of Incorporation of the
Synod was read. The report was adopted and ordered to
be incorporated with Constitution.
Committee on Charter.
Your committee would report that the duty assigned us has been
attended to, and we herewith present the Charter to Synod, in the hope
that our work may prove satisfactory. We would recommend,
1. That a vote of thanks be tendered his honor Lieut. Governor C.
M. Stedman, of Wilmington, and Hon. S. J. Pemberton, Senator from
18 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Stanley and Cabarrus Counties, for their kindly offices in securing in a
prompt and satisfactory manner the passage of the "Act of Incorpora-
tion," and transmitting the same to your committee.
2. That the Charter be read in Synod, and if satisfactory, as we
believe it will be found in reading and hearing it, that it be printed in
the Minutes of Synod, in connection with the Constitution.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
L. VOLLERS,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Committee.
The Charter was read, and the report of the Commit-
tee and the Charter adopted without a dissenting voice.
An Act to Incorporate "The Evangelical Lutheran Synod and
Ministerium of North Carolina."
The General Assembly of North Carolina Do Enact :
Seotion 1. That the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
of North Carolina, organized October 17, A. D., 1803, is hereby created
a body politic and corporate under the name and style of "The Evan-
gelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina," with power
to receive, purchase, and hold real and personal estate, and may sue and
be sued, plead and be impleaded, contract and be contracted with ;
may have a common seal and perpetual succession, and have all such
rights and privileges and powers as Lutheran usages require, and the
Constitution and Laws of the State of North Carolina allow.
Section 2. The said corporation may adopt such rules, regula-
tions, constitution, or by-laws, as may be deemed necessary or proper
for the government and management of the same, not inconsistent with
the laws of the State or United States, and may enjoy and exercise all
the rights and powers set forth in chapter sixteen, volume one of "The
Code," not inconsistent with this act.
Section 3. That this act shall be in force from and after its
ratification.
Ratified Feb. 2, 1887.
Synod adjourned till Monday, 8 o'clock. Prayer by
Bev. Dr. J. B. Davis.
May 2, 8 o'clock, A. M.
Synod opened with singing and prayer by Bev. J. D.
Shirey.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 19
On motion, roll call was omitted.
The delegate from St. Peter's cliurcli made his appear-
ance, and his credentials were put into the hands of Com-
mittee on Credentials.
On motion, Prof. J. A. Buck, of Frieden's Academy,
was invited to a seat as advisory member of Synod.
The reading of constitution was now completed.
The minutes were read and approved.
The Committee on College Agents now read their
report, which was received for future consideration.
Report of Committee on Agents for the Endowment of
North Carolina College.
1. Your committee beg leave to report, that the agent, Rev. W.
Kimball, who was selected by the Synod to canvass the churches for
the purpose of endowing the College, has been faithfully engaged in
this work during the past Synodical year. We are happy to report,
that he has met with marked success, having secured about $11000.00,
with nearly one-half of the congregations yet to be canvassed.
2. We are also gratified to report, that our agent at large, Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau, has been at work, and, in addition to paving the way
to a greater success, has secured, in subscriptions and money, more
than $300.00 without one cent of cost to the Synod.
3. We have to report further, that the agent, Rev. W. Kimball, has
resigned the work. Your Committee would recommend :
4. That the work of endowing the College be continued.
5. That a successor be appointed, by this Synod, to continue this
work until it be completed, and that he be paid out of the interest ac-
cruing upon the funds of the College.
6. That Rev. Kimball's salary is now due, and that it be paid at
once, as agreed upon by resolution of Synod.
We herewith turn over to Synod the College Endowment Books.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
C. A. ROSE.
On motion, Synod took a recess of one-half hour for
Committee work.
Synod resumed business, and the Chairman of delega-
tion to the United Synod and Diet read his report, which
was received and adopted.
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Delegates to Genera! Synod and Diet.
The delegates, appointed to attend the Southern General Synod and
the Diet of the Southern Lutheran Church, have attended to the duty
assigned them. These Bodies met in St. Mark's Church, Roanoke, Va.,
June 23-28, 1886. Much business of importance was transacted. The
deliberations were harmonious and fraternal. For a full exhibit of the
transactions, reference must be had to the elaborate reports which ap-
peared in our church papers, and to the printed Minutes. The great
object aimed at, was the prosperity of our Southern Lutheran Church
by its unification in one general body. For the attainment of this de-
sired object, the proceedings were characterized by caution and pru-
dence. The object was finally consummated without a negative voice,
and the two bodies were merged into one, under the name of ' 'The United
Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the South." The United
Synod then proceeded to organize regularly, and much important busi-
ness was transacted by it. It is a source of gratitude, that by the basis,
on which the United Synod was organized, the true Confessions of the
Church have been formally recognized and acknowledged. The hope is
entertained, that, by the divine blessing, a prosperous future awaits our
Lutheran Church in the South.
The next convention of the United Synod of the Evangelical Luth-
eran Church in the South, will assemble in the city of Savannah, Ga.,
on Thursday before the fourth Sunday in November, 1887, at 11
o'clock, A. M.
Respectfully submitted,
SAMUEL ROTHROCK,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
J. A. LINN,
C. A. ROSE,
T. S. BROWN,
P. N. HEILIG.
The Committee on Apportionment read their report,
and after some discussion, it was, on motion, recommitted
with a view to making some alteration in the column
headed Foreign Missions.
The Report of Committee on Credentials was now read.
The report was received and adopted.
Mr. D. D. Ritchie was, on motion, excused from further
attendance upon the sessions of Synod.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts were allowed to
read, as information, a partial report.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OP NORTH CAROLINA. 21
Tlie hour for Address on Missions having arrived,
Synod adjourned to meet at 2 o'clock. Benediction by
Rev. H. M. Brown.
At 11 o'clock, Kev. J. D. Shirey delivered an address
on the subject of Missions, which was in every way appro-
priate, impressive, and highly instructive.
2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod met, and was opened with prayer by Rev. C. B.
King.
Boll call, and reading of minutes was, on motion, post-
poned till to-morrow morning.
Dr. C. M. Poole was, on motion, excused from further
attendance upon the meetings of Synod.
The Rev. R. A. Yoder, President of the Tennessee
Synod, being present, was introduced to the President and
Synod, and invited to a seat as an advisory member of this
body.
Resolved, That a vote of thanks by Synod be extended to Bro.
Shirey for his earnest and instructive address on Missions, and that he
be hereby requested to furnish a copy of the same for publication in the
Lutheran Visitor and Our Church Paper.
Report of Committee on Apportionment was now read.
The report was received and adopted.
22
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Apportionment.
Me. President : Your Committee on Apportionment report the fol-
lowing :
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4 00
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500
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4 00
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4 00
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12 00
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2 00
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8 00
5 00
100
100
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18 00
Reformation
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Nazareth
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60 00
Grace
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St. Michael's
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St. Paul's
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Holy Trinity
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Frieden's
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Macedonia
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St. James, (Concord)
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Mt. Hermon
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Cold Water
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Bethel, (Stanly)
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St. Stephen's
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Mt. Olive
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St. Enoch
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Trinity
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Concordia
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St. Matthew's
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St. Peter's
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Report of Committee on Apportionment. — Continued.
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Respectfully submitted,
W. G. CAMPBELL,
C. B. KING,
W. KIMBALL.
The Beport of Committee on President's report was
read and received, to be considered by items.
Report of Committee No. 1— On President's Report.
Your Committee have examined the President's excellent report,
and feel that a vote of thanks is by all means due him for the faithful
manner in which he has discharged all his official duties during the past
Synodical year But as he has already been so fully complimented and so
highly honored in his re-election to the same office by a unanimous vote
of this Synod, we deem it unnecessary to offer him so small a thing as a
vote of thanks.
On this report we have the following recommendations to offer :
1. That we regard with favor the recommendation of our good
President in reference to the union of the North Carolina Conference of
the Tennessee Synod with our North Carolina Synod, and we recommend
a delegation be appointed from among the members of Synod, to meet
with the Tennessee Synod to consummate such an arrangement as soon
as practicable.
Resolved, That we hail with pleasure the increasing evidence of
fraternal union upon the part of the Tennessee and North Carolina
Synods ;
That we are glad to hear of the prospect of a union of the North
Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod with our Synod, which, we
trust, will be effected in the near future ;
24 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAEOLINA.
That in the event of the North Carolina Conference desiring to effect
such a union with us, the Tennessee Synod permitting, we are ready to
extend them a fraternal welcome into connection with our Synod.
Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary furnish a copy of these
resolutions to the Tennessee Synod at its next convention.
3. That his recommendation, touching the death of Father Anthony
and of the wife of Brother Hedrick, and also the death of Brother Linn's
wife, be carried out exactly*, as he suggests, and that a Committee of
two be appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of each one,
and that a Committee of two be appointed to prepare a suitable paper
on the life and labors of the Rev. J. S. Heilig, dec'd.
4. Concerning our Female Seminary and the judgment rendered
against it, we recommend, that this question be submitted to the whole
Synod for its serious consideration and proper action.
5. We recommend, according to the wise suggestion of the Presi-
dent, that the Minutes of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary
Society be published with our Minutes, free of charge to the said Wo-
man's Home and Foreign Missionary Society.
6. We recommend, that the President's action in relation to the pe-
tition from Bethel and St. Stephen congregation be ratified.
Respectfully submitted,
R. W. PETREA,
A. D. WESSELL,
S. ROTHROCK.
Items 1 and 2, adopted.
Item 3, item adopted as amended.
Items 4, 5, and 6, adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The Committee on Unfinished Business now read their
report.
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business would report the following :
1. On page 15 of last year's Minutes, we find a resolution, request-
ing and urging Pastors and Superintendents of Sunday-schools to con-
tinue their Sunday-schools throughout the year. Has this request been
complied with ?
2, On page 15, we read that the negotiations for the consolidation
of our Educational Institutions with those of the Tennessee Synod were
referred to the officers of Synod. Have the officers of Synod anything
to report on this matter ?
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
3. On page 16, we read, that Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Mr. L. Vollers,
and Hon. H. C. McAlister, were appointed to procure from the General
Assembly of this State, an act of incorporation for the Evangelical Luth-
eran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina, and on page 34, to have
such changes made in the charter of North Carolina College, if any be
necessary,- to have the two acts to harmonize ; also, on page 34, to pro-
cure two Seals for the use of Synod. Have the Committee discharged
those respective duties?
4. On page 19, we read that delegates were elected to the South
Carolina and Tennessee Synods. Did the delegates elected attend those
Synods ?
5. On page 15, we learn, that the Committee on College Agents had
procured Rev. Kimball as Agent on Endowment Fund. Is that Agent
ready to report?
6. On page 24, did the Corresponding Secretary discharge his duty
in reference to the "Guntoor Mission News," also in reference to Rev.
W. P. Swartz ?
7. On page 27, did our pastors forward to the Treasurer their col-
lections for Home Missions, and did the Treasurer forward the same to
the church in Charlotte as required ?
8. On page 27, is the Committee on Rules of Order ready to report ?
9. On page 34, is the Advisory Board of Missions ready to report ?
10. On page 35, have the churches complied with the request of
Synod in regard to the Richmond Mission?
11. On page 35, is the Committee on the BlackwTelder will case
ready to report ?
12. On page 35, have the recommendations of the Committee on the
following Mission points : Catawba, Lexington, Forsyth, Davie, Moores-
ville, and the colored Mission — been carried out ?
13. On page 37, your Committee desire to learn whether the Presi-
dent of Synod has paid special attention to the colored Missionaries and
their work as required ?
Respectfully submitted,
A. D. L. MOSER,
H. A. TREXLER,
P. A. SLOOP.
Item 1. About one-half answered, yes.
Item 2. Circumstances beyond the control of Commit-
tee prevented their attendance.
Item 3. Attended to.
Item I. He did not attend.
Item 5. The Committee has already reported.
30 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
After recess Synod reassembled and resumed business.
On motion, the constitution reported by the commit-
tee was received as the property of Synod.
Resolved, That we, having heard the proposed constitution with
pleasure, return the hearty thanks of Synod to the committee for
their faithful and careful work in the preparation of the manuscript.
Resolved, That we deem it inadvisable to proceed further with the
discussion of the constitution at this Synod.
Resolved, That the pastors of churches in our congregations are ex
officio the superintendents of Sunday schools.
Resolved, That the Church Councils are the proper persons to elect
or appoint assistant superintendents or superintendent for schools, that
it may be beyond the power of the pastor to superintend.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts again read
their report as information.
Resolved 1. That Synod regrets its inability to give such assistance
to Rev. D. J. Koontz that the importance of his work demands.
2. That we assure him of our hearty sympathy with him in his
work, and pray God's blessing upon the 2d Lutheran Church of Concord.
3. That we request all our pastors to take during the year, a collec-
tion in each of their churches, for the benefit of Rev. D. J. Koontz.
Synod adjourned to meet at the call of the President.
Prayer by Rev. R. A. Yoder.
May 3, 2£ o'clock.
Synod met.
Prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
On motion, roll call and reading of minutes was
omitted.
Resolved, That that item of the committee's report on the President's
Report, touching the liquidation of the judgment against Mt. Pleasant
Female Seminary, be acted upon; and that Synod instruct the Board of
Trustees of said institution to borrow a sufficient sum of money, and no
more, to pay up said judgment ; and that Synod appropriate §100.00
of its funds each year until said debt shall have been liquidated ; and
also take voluntary contributions for said purpose.
On motion, a vote of tbanks was voted our worthy
President for blank forms for delegates to other ecclesias-
tical bodies and orders on treasury.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 31
Your committee, appointed to prepare resolutions of sympathy
respecting the death of Mrs. J. A. Linn and Mrs. J. M. Hedrick, have
the following to offer :
Wheeeas, Both of these sisters in Christ, the wives of Revs. J. A.
Linn and J. M. Hedrick, have been called to quit the affairs of this life
and go to their reward ;
Resolved, That in their death our church has lost two most worthy
and exemplary members, and the W. H. & F. M. cause, strong friends
and earnest workers.
Resolved, That we extend to these bereaved brethren our deepest
sympathy, in this their hour of gloom, and rejoice in the fact, that they
have the assurance that even this affliction will work for their good, if
they love the Lord, which we know they do.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
R. W. PETREA.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts made their re-
port. The report was received and adopted.
We, your Committee on Pastorates, have surveyed the field, and
find that several changes in pastorates should be made and several new
pastorates formed. We would, if we could, so arrange the churches,
that each one could have preaching at least once in two weeks, but we
cannot. We submit the following arrangement :
1. Nazareth, Shiloh, Hopewell, and Winston.
2. Sandy Creek, Pilgrim's, and, Bethany.
3. Reformation, Christ's, St. Matthew's, (Davie) and Providence.
4. Bethel (Rowan) and St. Paul's (Rowan).
5. Salem and St. Luke's.
6. Concordia and Grace. This is to be a charge after Nov., 1887,
if they can secure a pastor ; if not, Grace to remain with Salem pastor-
ate, and Concordia be associated with the Enochville pastorate.
7. Enochville and Trinity.
8. Luther Chapel and Centre Grove.
9. Organ and Ebenezer.
10. Union and Christiana.
11. St. Matthew's and St. Peter's.
12. St. Steven's, Bethel, and Mt. Olive.
13. St. John's.
14. Prosperity, Mt. Carmel, Cold Water, and Mt. Herman.
15. St. James' (Concord), with Lexington as a mission point.
16. St. John's, Salisbury, with Statesville as a mission point.
28 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ings of the Term. Synod to us, assuring us of their unabated interest in
our work. He also brings to the notice of Synod a proposed union of the
congregations of the North Carolina and the Tenn. Synods, worshiping
in Pilgrim Church, Davidson Co., N. C. As to this matter we recom-
mend that it be referred to the discretion of the future pastor of the
Davidson charge.
No. 10 is a petition from Amity Hill Church, praying to be receiv-
ed into full connection with this Synod. We recommend that this peti-
tion be granted. Respectfully,
C. A. ROSE,
H. A. TREXLER,
Capt. JONAS COOK,
W. KIMBALL,
A. D. WESSELL.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, adopted.
Items 7 and 8, adopted.
Items 9 and 10, adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Resolved 1. That Rev. W. G. Campbell be principal, and Rev. J. A.
Linn, alternate, to deliver an address during the next meeting of Synod,
on the subject of Education.
2. That Rev. W. R. Brown be principal, and Rev. J. W. Strickler,
alternate, to deliver an address on Missions, at the next meeting of
Synod.
Report of Committee on securing Seal for the Synod
was now read, received, and adopted.
Committee on Securing Seals.
Your Committee on securing Seals for Synod would report, that
two seals have been secured, one being in the possession of the Presi-
dent, and the other in the hands of the Secretary of Synod.
The impression made by the seal shows an open Bible, above which
a baptismal bowl, and a plate with bread on it, and the cup of com-
munion near it, are seen, giving the Lutheran idea of the Church, the
Word, and Sacraments. Around this all appears in a circle the legend,
"The Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina,
organized October 17, 1803." The charges for the seals, for having them
expressed to your committee and for expressing one to the Secretary,
amount to $11.00, which sum has been paid the committee by the
Treasurer of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
Eeport of Committee on State of the Church was
read. Tlie report was received and adopted.
Committee No. 2— On State of the Church.
Mr. President, your Committee on State of the Church report the
following :
1. The attendance upon and observance of the means of grace are
both encouraging and gratifying.
2. The number added to our 51 churches and mission points by our
17 pastors, during the past year, by confirmation, 301; by certificate
from other churches, 115: and the loss by death, 68 ; and by certificate,
77. Net gain, 271.
3. The instruction of the young, especially in all the regular charges,
has received a commendable attention, both in the Sunday schools and
in the catechetical classes.
4. The financial reports from most of our churches show a decided
advance over last year in contributions. A few more W. H. & F. M.
Societies and other Missionary Societies have been organized. We are
glad that our people are growing in the missionary spirit, and in general
benevolence.
5. "Our pastors have observed, to a greater or less extent, the
beautiful round of festivals in our church year, and some have held
other special and beneficial services."
There comes to us no report of any serious trouble.
We rejoice in the peace and harmony that seems to prevail. May
the God of peace continue to rule in the hearts of all more and more.
6. While we have reason to believe that there has been some pro-
gress made in piety among our people, we also have much reason to
conclude that many have the form of godliness but deny the power
thereof. One great need in our country congregations is more intelli-
gence. More of our families should take the Lutheran Visitor.
7. Mount Pleasant Female Seminary is in good spiritual condition.
It needs more encouragement from members of Synod. We should
make effort in all of our congregations to send up young ladies for this
institution to educate.
The spiritual condition of N. C. College is gratifying.
Respectfully,
J. W. STRICKLER,
H. M. BROWN,
E. L. CLONINGER.
On motion, Synod took a recess, subject to the call of
tlie President.
26 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Item 6. Yes.
Item 7. Six pastors answered, yes, in part.
Item 8. Yes.
Item 9. Yes.
Item 10. Most of the clmrches have.
Item 11, No report.
Item 12. Answered in report of Advisory Board of
Missions.
Item 13. In part.
Report adopted as a whole.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts read their re-
port.
Resolved, That the further consideration of the Constitution be post-
poned till the next annual meeting of Synod ; and that in the meantime
the manuscript be passed from minister to minister for examination, and
that no minister retain it more than two weeks ; and furthermore that
each one, into whose hands it falls, shall send it to the minister, whose
name follows his own in the annexed list, to-wit: Revs. Rothrock,
Davis, Linn, Moser, Ketchie, Fesperman, R. L. Brown, H. M. Brown,
Peschau, Petrea, Lutz, Hedrick, Buck, T. S. Brown, Strickler, Rose,
W. R. Brown, Campbell, Trexler, Shirey.
Pending discussion, Synod adjourned till to-morrow
at 8 o'clock.
Benediction by Rev. S. Bothrock.
May 3, 8 o'clock, A. M.
Synod met and was opened with prayer by Rev. T. S.
Brown.
Calling of roll was, on motion, omitted.
The minutes were read and approved.
The order of business was, on motion, suspended, for
consideration of the Report of Committee on College Agents.
On motion, this report was referred to Committee on
Appropriations, as information.
Resolved, That we note with pleasure the high standard of excellence
maintained by the Lutheran Visitor ■
2. That we recognize in it a potent helper in our work as pastors,
and recommend it as such to our people.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
Besolved, That this Synod regrets the inability of Rev. W. P. Swartz,
our Missionary to India, to be present at this convention of Synod, and
that we renew our assumption of that portion of his salary apportioned
to our Synod.
Keport of Committee on Letters and Petitions was
now read and received, to be considered by items.
*
Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions.
Your Committee beg leave to submit the following :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, stating as an excuse for
his absence, shortness of funds. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. D. J. Koontz, stating his reason for be-
ing absent, viz., financial embarrassment. We recommend that he be
excused.
No. 3 is a communication from Rev. R. L Brown, (our afflicted
brother) asking an interest in our prayers, and the sympathy of his
friends in Christ. We recommend that a collection be taken in his be-
half, and that special prayer be offered for him, led by Rev. F. W. E.
Peschau.
No. 4 is a letter from Rev. Prof. Rupp, asking Synod to excuse him
for not being here. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, containing $8.00 for Synodi-
cal purposes, also assuring us of his interest in our work, and stating his
intention to meet us here if able to undertake the trip — as he is not pres-
ent, we recommend that he be excused.
No. 6 is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking Synod to excuse
him for absence, and also to elect a Trustee of North Carolina College
in his stead. We recommend that his requests be granted.
Nos. 7 and 8 are petitions from Lutherans of Mt. Carmel Church of
the North Carolina Synod and Luther Union of the Tennessee Synod. —
Petition No. 7 is signed by members of both congregations, in which it
is stated that the two above mentioned congregations have merged into
one, and now the united congregation asks to be received under the care
of this Synod. But petition No. 8 from 26 members of Mt. Carmel
Church begs Synod to take no note of said union ; that the whole pro-
cedure of bringing about this union was rash and illegal.
In view of the facts in the case, we recommend that no action be
taken at this meeting, further than the appointing of Revs. S. Rothrock
and A. D. L. Moser a Committee to visit Mt. Carmel Church — to investi-
gate the matter more fully, to reconcile matters if possible, and to report
the result at the next meeting of Synod.
No. 9 is a letter from Rev. W. P. Cline, Corresponding Delegate of
the Tenn. Synod to this body, in which he conveys the fraternal greet-
32
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA,
17. Luther's — provided Synod supplement salary.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. A. LINN,
H. M. BROWN,
J. P. LENTZ.
The Report of Committee on Agents for College En-
dowment Fund was taken up and considered by ifems.
Items 1, 2, 3, and 4, adopted.
Item 5 was adopted.
That order of business be suspended till the next ses-
sion of Synod,
The Report of Committee on Finance was read, re-
ceived, and adopted.
Report of Committee on Finance.
Your Committee have examined the Treasurer's Report and vouch-
ers, and find them correct. We also report the following contributions
for Synodical purposes:
CHURCHES.
w
o
CG
a
o
Foreign
Missions.
O h
o
Beneflciary
Education.
N. C. College.
Total.
Rev. R. W. Petrea's
St. John's ,.
$ 45 66 $ lo oo
4 50 1 50
4 50 1 50
2 00 a on
$ 25 00
4 00
4 00
2 00
$ 20 00
200
2 00
1 50
$ 100 00
Prosperity
Cold Water
12 00
12 00
7 50
Rev. W. R. Brown's
19 00
4 15
5 00
8 75
10 00
7 00
34 00
Ebenezer
8 00
27 90
Rev. H. A. Trexler's
St. Peter's ..
12 50
12 00
2 50
2 50
1 50
2 50
7 00
5 00
2 25
5 00
2 45
5 00
2 50
25 00
St. Matthew's
18 25
Luther
10 00
Concordia
9 45
Bethel, (Rowan)
St. Paul's
Christ's
15 00
15 00
15 60
16 76
5 00
12 50
12 80
5 00
8 00
$2 50
2 65
45 60
47 21
10 00
Rev. W. H. Cone.
8 00
Rev. W. A. Lutz's
St. Enochville
40 85
27 50
18 75
1125
15 00
10 00
74 60
Trinity
1 25
$ 42 25
50 00
$204 50
$109 61
$120 00
$515
$.491 51
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
33
CHURCHES.
Home
Missions
Foreign
Missions
>5
S-
03
"3 S
CJ M
o
CD
$120 00
a
o
bl
a
PQ
$5 15
a3
"3
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d
$ 42 25
"3
o
Am't from page 32.
Rev. J. D. Shirey's
$204 50
$109 61
$ 491 51
8 20
9 60
6 65
7 50
10 00
5 00
7 00
14 20
3 00
4 65
5 00
2 20
27 35
38 80
16 85
Rev. J. B. Davis's
Holy Trinity
20 00
5 00
6 17
15 00
46 17
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau's
St. Paul's
12 50
20 33
20 00
25 00
77 83
Rev. T. S. Brown's
St. Mark's
7 50
2 50
10 00
5 00
25 00
Rev. H. M. Brown's
St. Michael's
12 25
12 25
Rev. J. W. Strickler's
15 00
7 50
544
15 71
15 96
9 86
36 40
Christiana
33 07
Rev. W. G. Campbell's
St. James
10 00
2 50
5 00
17 50
Rev. C. B. King's
St. John's, (Salisbury)
Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col)
Rev. W. Kimball's
25 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
40 00
2 00
Center Grove
6 00
4 50
1180
4 50
1180
5 00
29 60
14 00
Rev. J. M. Hedrick's
Sandy" Creek
6 25
4 25
100
11 50
Rev. J. L. Buck's
Frieden's
1100
5 00
3 00
5 0)
2 50
100
....
19 00
5 00
100
35 00
St. Paul's
12 50
Macedonia
5 00
Rev. A. D. L. Moser's
Bethel
3 74
2 51
5 00
5 22
5 25
3 75
15 00
Mt. Olive. . .
5 22
5 25
Rev. "W. R. Ketchie's
|
St. Matthew's
100
2 00
2 30
2 05
25
70
$376 24
100
100
2 00
1 00
4 00
Providence
1 00
5 00
Forsyth (Mission)
Shiloh
2 30
2 05
Hopewell
25
By Friend
1
70
Total amount
$180 85
$295 01
$29 35
$130 65
81012 10
The following amounts in the hands of the Treas. namely $1012 10
To balance on hand as per report "187 90
$1200 00
Aug.
16, "
Oct.
15, "
"
23, "
n
23, "
Nov.
17, " '
"
17, "
Apri
25, "
"
25, "
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Your Committee have taken the Treasurer's receipt for the above
contribution. Respectfully submitted,
T. L. SEIGLE, Chairman Com.
A. D. WESSELL,
JOHN WAGONER.
Treasurer's Report.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in Account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
1886. STNODICAL funds. Dr.
May 1, To balance on hand last year $ 95 33
" 1, Received from Finance Committee 325 96
W. R. Ketchie, Koontz fund, 1885 2 50
Grace Church, Printing Minutes 1 50
St. Luke's Church, Printing Minutes 1 50
Salem Church, Printing Minutes 1 50
Bethel Church, Rowan, Printing Minutes 1 50
St. Paul's, Rowan, Printing Minutes 1 50
St. John's, Salisbury, Printing Minutes... 1 50
St. Enoch, $1 50; Trinity, $1 50; Naza-
reth, $1 50; Hopewell, $1 50 6 00
Total f 438 79
1886. HOME MISSIONS.
May 1, Rec'd from Finance Committee ...$226 69 y
July 27, " " Union Church 150
" 27, " " Christiana Church 8 50
Sept. 3, " " Frieden's Church 14 00
" 3, " " St. Paul's Church (Alamance) 6 00
1887.
Feb. 17, " " Organ Church 12 00 $ 268 69
1886. FOREIGN MISSIONS.
May 1, Received from Finance Committee $171 10 $171 10
1886. RICHMOND MISSION.
May 1, Rec'd from Finance Committee $270 45
1887.
Feb. 9, Rec'd from Ebenezer Church 8 35 $278 80
1886. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
May 1, Rec'd from Finance Committee % 97 19 $ 97 19
1886. BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
May 1, Rec'd from Finance Committee $ 24 90 $ 24 90
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
1887. children's foreign missionary society.
Jan. 26, Bethel Church— Rowan —
Sunday school $ 15 60
" " St. Paul's " 16 76
" " St, Luke's" 13 25
" " Salem " 10 25
" " Grace " 7 25
Ebenezer " 8 75 7186
$1351 33
1886. Cr.
May 1, By Rev. W. A. Lutz— Receipt-
Richmond Mission $ 75 00
■ " 1, Rev. B. S. Brown— Receipt—
For Mission 15 00
" 1, Jonas Cook's— Receipt —
For Missions 15 00
" 1, Rev. J. D. Shirey's— Receipt-
Children's Foreign Missionary Society 32 00
" 4, Capt. T. L. Seigle, for St. Mark's Church,
Charlotte 100 00
" 4, Rev. W. A. Lutz, Printing Circular , 2 35
" 4, Rev. J. PI. Fesperman 7 00
" 8, Rev. R. W. Petrea, Beneficiary Education .. 24 90
June 23, W. E. Craig, Treasurer Richmond Mission... 573 18
July 2, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Seals for Synod 11 00
Aug. 10, Henkel & Co. , Printing Minutes 90 00
" 31, Rev. W. Kimball, Financial Agent N. C.
College 150 00
Nov. 10, Rev. T. S. Brown, St. Mark's Church, Char-
lotte 20 00
1887.
Jan. 13, Capt. W. A. Barrier, Treas. United Synod in
the South 48 00
$1163 43 $1345 33
In hands of Treasurer 187 90 6 00
$1351 33 $1351 33
Respectfully submitted,
P. N. HEILIO.
The Committee on Missions read their report. The
report was received to be considered by items.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee No. 4 — On Missions,
Your committee respectfully submit the following :
I. We call attention to the letter from the Secretary of the Board
of Missions of the United Synod. The Secretary calls the special at-
tention of this Synod to the mission work of the United Synod in the
South, and confidently counts on the North Carolina Synod earnestly
seconding the endeavor of the Board of Missions to put the Augusta
Mission speedily on a firm financial basis.
In view of our relation to the United Synod and the general work
of the Church, we recommend the following, to-wit :
1. That we are in hearty sympathy with the work committed to
the Board of Missions, and pledge it our moral and material support.
2. That after we shall have met our present obligations to the
church in Charlotte, we will, as a rule, contribute one-half of our Home
Mission funds to general mission work, under the control of the Board
of the United Synod.
3. That we recommend all our churches to make a special effort, at
as early a date as practicable, to raise funds for the Augusta Mission,
and forward the same to the Treasurer, Mr. John D. Cappleman,
Charleston, S. C.
II. Texas. — A colony of Lutherans in Texas, mostly members of
churches in our Synod, send us the Macedonian cry. Whilst we recog-
nize the importance of helping our brethren, and of planting churches
in that State, we regret our uUer inability, in view of the depleted con-
dition of our treasury, of extending them the desired aid. In view of
these facts, we recommend that the needs and prospects of our brethren
in Texas be recommended to the favorable attention of the Board of
Missions of the United Synod.
III. Forsythe.—ks the Mission in Forsythe has been newly consti-
tuted, we recommend that Synod appropriate $200.00 to the support of
a Missionary, in that field, on condition that the Mission itself pay at
least $250.00, and the Missionary live in Winston, and give special at-
tention to that point ; and that Rev. H. M. Brown be appointed Synod's
Missionary.
IV. Albemarle. — We recommend that the church at Albemarle make
arrangements, for the present year, with Rev. J. A. Linn, to supply it
with preaching.
J. D. SHIREY,
T. S. BROWN,
D. M. ISENHOUR.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
The Committee on Vacancies read their report.
The report was received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Vacancies.
We, your Committee oil Vacancies, would respectfully report, that
we find at present the following charges vacant :
1. Coldwater charge ; 2. Luther Chapel charge ; 3. Reformation
charge; 4. Davidson charge; 5. Forsythe Mission; 6. Albemarle; 7.
Luther's.
We make the following recommendations : 1st. That the President
of Synod use his utmost endeavors to have these vacancies supplied as
soon as possible, and would call attention to the fact that the Commit-
tee on Missions is making arrangements to place a pastor in the Forsythe
field. T. S. BROWN,
W. A. LUTZ,
W. R. KETCHIE,
JAS. W. NEWSOM.
On the Orphans' and Ministers' Home.
In view of the fact that the United Synod appointed a Committee
of three, consisting of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, of our Synod, Rev. L. L.
Smith, of the Virginia Synod, and Mr. P. L. Terry of Roanoke, Va., to
secure funds and prepare plans for the erection of a Lutheran Orphans'
Home and Home for poor worthy Pastors in the South ; therefore, be it
1. Resolved, That we express our pleasure at the step taken.
2. Resolved, That we recommend this project to the kind, prayerful
consideration of all our pastors and all our members.
Report of Committee on Church Institutions was read.
On motion, the report was deferred for future considera-
tion.
The Committee on Conferential Proceedings read their
report. The report was received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Minutes of Conferences.
Your Committee would report, that upon examination of the Minutes
of the Conferences, we find that two conventions of each body were held
during the Synodical year.
The usual routine work was performed, and special features of
Church work also claimed their attention. We find that, in connection
with one of the meetings of the Northern Conference, a Sunday school
convention was held in which subjects of interest to Sunday school
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
workers were discussed. The attendance on this convention, however,,
was not as large as desirable.
We report nothing calling for the action of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. HEDRICK,
C. B. KING,
NATHAN BROWN.
Resolved, That the President of Synod appoint Rev. W. G. Campbell
to prepare a paper, to be read before the next session of the North Caro-
lina Synod, on "the work of the Lutheran Church in the Evangelization
of the Freedmen of the South."
The Committee on Appropriations now read their
report. The "report was received, to be considered by
items.
Report of Committee on Appropriations.
Your committee beg leave to submit the following :
Your committee find that there is now in the hands of Synod
$1200.00.
For Home Missions $ 375 54
" Foreign Missions 357 81
" Synodical Treasury 306 65
" North Carolina College 130 65
" Beneficiary Education 29 35
$1200 00
We find further, that Synod's indebtedness to its various objects is :
1. To St. Mark's, Charlotte, according to statements placed in
hands of your committee :
Balance due on principal to date (April 27, 1887) $ 477 87
Interest on same for three years 81 37
2. Balance due on printing Minutes of last year, as per bill
rendered 47 79
3. Amount due Rev. W. Kimball, as per account placed in
hands of committee 400 00
In part payment of said indebtedness, we recommend the
following appropriations :
1. That in accord with the action of Synod at last meeting, we
pay to St. Mark's, Charlotte, N. C, the amount on hand for
Home Mission 375 54
2. That we pay balance due on printing Minutes of last year.... 47 79
3. That we pay Rev. W. Kimball, on account 300 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
4. That towards its printing of the Minutes of 1887, we set
apart the amount of 85 00
This leaves a balance in Synodical Treasury of 4 51
5. That the President be instructed to give an order to the Treasu-
rer to pay to the Board of the General Body, our quota of our Foreign
Missionary salary, out of the Foreign Missionary fund, as soon as said
quota can be ascertained.
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. BROWN,
J. M. HEDRICK,
R. A. BROWN.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted.
Report as whole was adopted.
Synod now proceeded to the election of delegates to
the United Synod of the South, which resulted as follows :
Principals : Revs. F. W. E. Peschau, W. G. Camp-
bell, C. A. Rose, J. D. Shirey, T. S. Brown, J. A. Linn.
Alternates : Revs. J. L. Buck, C. B. King, S. Rothrock, J.
W. Strickler, W. A. Lutz, R. W. Petrea.
Principals : Capt. T. L. Seigle, Capt. Jonas Cook,
R. A. Brown, Capt. W. A. Barrier, I. F. Patterson, Col,
P. K. Heilig. Alternates: A. D. Wessell, Dr. R. A. Shim-
poch, J. W. Miller, H. C. McAllister, Capt. J. A. Fisher,
L. Vollers.
An election for place of meeting next year resulted in
the selection of Concord.
Inasmuch as the Northern Conference has made a contribution to
the Synodical Treasury with reference to the payment for the printing
of the Minutes of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society ;
therefore,
Resolved, That the Southern Conference be kindly requested to make
a similar contribution for the same purpose.
Next time of meeting of Synod was, on motion, fixed
on Friday before first Sunday in May, 1888.
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
8 O'CLOCK, P. M.
Synod was called to order by calling Rev. C. A. Rose
to the chair.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau was chosen as delegate to Ten-
nessee Synod.
Resolved, That no interest be allowed hereafter upon any appropri-
ation niade by this body.
The following were elected to fill vacancies in the Board
of Trustees of North Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant
Female Seminary.
For College Board : R. A. Brown, Revs. W. G.
Campbell, C. A. Rose, J. W. Strickler.
For Seminary Board : Mr. M. A. Holskouser, Dr. C.
M. Poole, Rev. C. A. Rose, Rev. W. R. Brown.
On motion, Capt. Jonas Cook and Mr. R. A. Brown
were appointed a committee to look after the Blackwelder
will case.
On motion, the Committee on Beneficiary Education
was constituted as follows : Revs. W. A. Lutz, W. R.
Brown, and Prof. F. B. Brown.
Resolved, That our colored Mission work be placed under the care
of the President of Synod.
Resolved, That it be made the duty of the Corresponding Secretary
to procure reduced rates on railroads, if possible, for ministers and
delegates to the next meeting of Synod.
On motion, Synod resolved itself into a committee of
the whole, to consider the college question, Rev. J. D.
Shirey in the chair.
Resolved, That Rev. W. Kimball be asked to reassume the agency
of North Carolina College, with the co-operation of our pastors, until
the endowment be raised.
That he receive for this service $300.00 compensation, and that he
be paid out of apportionment headed N. C. College.
Report adopted as a whole.
Resolved, That interest be paid Bro. Kimball on the $100.00 still
due him.
The committee of the whole, having discharged its
duty, Synod resumed its business.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
On motion, it was made tlie duty of the President to
look after the Lutheran interests in Ealeigh, Goldsboro,
and iSTewbern.
Eev. J. D. Shirey was elected as corresponding- dele-
gate to the South Carolina Synod.
The President appointed the following committees :
On Fathee Anthony's Death — Eev. J. B. Davis,
D. D., and Eev. H. M. Brown.
On Eey. J. S. Ueilig's Death — Eevs. W. G. Camp-
bell and W. Kimball.
On Blackweldee Will Case — Capt. JoDas Cook
and E. A. Brown, Esq.
Treasurer's Bond.
Your committee respectfully recommend, that the present elected
Treasurer, Col. P. N. Heilig, be not required to give a bond for the
present Synodical year.
T. L. SEIGLE, Ch'n Comm.,
JOHN WAGGONER.
On motion, it was made the duty of delegates to Sister
Synods to send letters, in case they cannot attend. No
alternates were elected.
The Eeport of the Committee on Church Institutions
was now read, and, on motion, adopted as a whole.
Committee No. 3 — Cn Church Institutions.
Your committee would report the following :
1. North Carolina College. — From the report of the President of the
Board of Trustees, together with a letter from one of the professors, we
gather, that while the attendance during the last year has not been as
encouraging as it should have been, yet it is accomplishing for our
Church and Synod a commendable work. A new code of rules and
regulations, which have been introduced, have had a most salutary
effect on the conduct of the students.
2. Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary. — With reference to this institu-
tion, we would state, that no report from the President of the Board of
Trustees has come into the hands of your committee, but from facts
gathered from its Principal. Rev. J. A. Linn, we learn, that while it
has not enjoyed the extensive patronage it most justly deserves, yet the
attendance has been encouraging, with prospects of still greater pros-
perity and success.
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
We, therefore, recommend, that these institutions receive the sup-
port and patronage of the North Carolina Synod, and that they be taken
into the prayerful consideration of this Synod, as among its most im-
portant agencies for good.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
J. A. LINN,
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
On motion, reading of* minutes was dispensed with.
Synod adjourned.
Thus closed possibly the most harmonious session
that the Nforth Carolina Synod ever enjoyed.
Synod adjourned to meet at time and place before set-
tled upon.
J. L. BUCK, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
Divine Services.
Opening sermon by the President, Eev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, from 2 Chron. 12, 32.
Saturday, 11 A. M., Eev. E. W. Petrea, Gen. 19, 17.
Sunday morning, 11 A. M., Eev. W. G-. Campbell, 2
Peter 1, 19.
Sunday, 2 P. M., Eev. W. E. Brown, Luke 13, 21.
Monday, 11 A. M., Eev. J. D. Shirey, address on Mis-
sions.
Monday night, Eev. C. B. King also on Missions.
Tuesday, 11 A. M., Eev. J. B. Davis, Ordination Ser-
mon, 2 Tim. 1, 8, after which Eev. 0. B. King was duly or-
dained to the holv office.
Note.— Rev. F. W. E. Peschau paid #2.00 for the benefit of Rev. D.
J. Koontz of which the Finance Committee took no notice, but is in the
Treasurer's hand for that purpose. J. L. BUCK.
By special request of the President.
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Minutes of the Ministerium.
A meeting of the Ministerium was called Friday even-
ing, immediately after the adjournment of Synod, by the
President, whereupon the application of C. B. King was
entertained, and a committee of examination was appoint-
ed: Bev. J. B. Davis, D. D., Bev. S. Bothrock, and Bev. J.
I). Shirey. C. B. Miller also having applied for ordination,
a motion prevailed, that his application be entertained, and
that he also be admitted to examination with a view to
ordination by same committee on examination.
Ministerium adjourned to meet Saturday morning at
8 o'clock. Prayer by Bev. W. Kimball.
Saturday Morning.
Ministerium was called to order by the President.
Prayer by Bev. Fesperman. No business beiug presented,
the Ministerium adjourned to meet at call of President.
Benediction by the President.
Saturday Evening.
Ministerium was called by the President at 4 o'clock.
Prayer by Bev. J. D. Shirey. It was moved and carried,
that the committee proceed with the examination of the
two candidates before the Ministerium.
After considerable time, the examination was sus-
pended for that session. Ministerium adjourned to meet
at the call of the President.
Monday Morning, May 2.
The Ministerium was called to order by the Secretary,
according to announcement.
The President being absent, prayer was led by Bev.
J. D. Shirey.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
On motion, Mr. D. W. Michael, an applicant for ordi-
nation, was invited to meet with Ministerinm for a collo-
quium, whereupon the Ministerinm adjourned to meet at
4 o'clock, P. M., to continue the examination of Bro. Miller,
and begin the examination of Bro. Michael, whereupon
the following resolution prevailed :
Resolved, That the examination of Bro. King be closed.
Ministerinm adjourned. Benediction by Bro. Rose.
Monday Evening, 4 P. M.
Ministerinm was opened with prayer by Rev. W. A.
Lutz. Minutes read and approved.. It was resolved to
complete the examination of Bro. Miller before beginning
that of Bro. Michael. Bro. C. B. Miller then being induct-
ed into the Ministerium, the examination was conducted
by the committee after the appointment of Rev. W. A.
Lntz in Dr. Davis' place, by Dr. Davis' request. After
some considerable time in the examination, it was resolved
to close it in Bro. Miller's case. Ministerium resolved to
enter into the examination of Bro. D. W. Michael, which
was promptly done by the committee. After some time,
the Ministerium adjourned, pending the examination, but
by motion the committee were requested to attend to this
matter during the night and morning before meeting of
Synod, and to report the result to the Ministerinm.
Tuesday Morning.
Ministerinm called by the President. Prayer by Rev.
Fesperman. The Committee on Examination reported as
follows :
The Committee on Examination of candidates report that duty at-
tended to, and recommend :
1st. That Rev. C. B. King be ordained.
2d. In reference to C. B. Miller and D. W. Michael, we recommend
that they be ordained so soon as thejr or either of them shall be regu-
larly called to the work of the ministry by any of our churches or pas-
torates, and that the President of the Conference in whose bounds said
brethren may be called to labor, be charged with the duty of their ordi-
nation, aud that he appoint such other brethren as he may select to as-
sist him in that duty.
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
3rd. That Rev. C. B. King be ordained to-day after an ordination
sermon at 11 o'clock.
W. A. LUTZ,
SAM'L ROTHROCK,
J. D. SHIREY.
Adopted by item.
Item 1, adopted by ballot ; 2 and 3, adopted also by
ballot, whereupon these young men, C. B. King, 0. B.
Miller, and D. W. Michael, were conducted into the Min-
isterium, and the result announced, and 11 o'clock, A. M.,
set apart as the hour for ordination sermon and ceremo-
nies, and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., appointed to preach the
ordination sermon, and also to aid in the ordination servi-
ces along with the officers of Synod, Bevs. S. Bothrock
aud T. S. Brown.
Ministerium adjourned to meet in Synod a few minutes
before ordination services.
Thus closed our most pleasant sessions of the Minis-
terium of jSTorth Carolina Synod, May the 3d, 1887.
J. L. BUCK, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
OFFICEBS, DELEGATES, AND COMMITTEES.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, President.
" J. L. BUCK, Recording Secretary.
" ~H. M. BROWN, Corresponding Secretary.
Col. P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION:
Revs. W. A. LUTZ, W. R. BROWN,
Prof. F. B. BROWN.
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD :
Principals. Alternates.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Rev. J. L. BUCK,
" W. G. CAMPBELL, " C. B. KING,
" C. A. ROSE, " S. ROTHROCK,
" J. D. SHIREY, " J. W. STRICKLER,
" T. S. BROWN, " W. A. LUTZ,
" J. A. LINN, " R. W. PETREA.
LAY DELEGATES.
Principals. Alternates.
Capt. T. L. SEIGLE, A. D. WESSELL,
Capt. JONAS COOK, Dr. R. A. SHIMPOCH,
R. A. BROWN, J. W. MILLER,
Capt. W. A. BARRIER, H. C. McALISTER,
I. F. PATTERSON, Capt. J. A. FISHER,
Col. P. N. HEILIG, L. VOLLERS.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU— To the Tennessee Synod.
Rev. J. D. SHIREY— To the South Carolina Synod.
committee on rev. Anthony's death.
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D., and H. M. BROAVN.
committee on rev. j. s. heilig's death.
Revs. W. G. CAMPBELL and W. KIMBALL.
committee on blaokwelder will case.
Capt. JONAS COOK and R. A. BROWN, Esq.
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
1. Resolved, That this Synod recommends to the Church Councils
the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by -as-
sessment.
2. 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the former
pastor as to salary.
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 in full to Synod, with
interest, the amounts as severally received by him during the prosecu-
tion 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 recom-
mend 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 Sacrament 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
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
well as loss in membership, the condition of the S. S. , and catechet-
ical class. 3. The increase or decrease in financial contributions for
benevolent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special signifi-
cation or miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on
church troubles, etc. 5. Growth or decline of spiritual life and indica-
tions of piety. 6. That the Presidents of each of our institutions be
required to report to Synod on the religious condition of the students in
our schools of learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary Socie-
ties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked "Children's Fund for
Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accredited
upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod, be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, and that he become a beneficiary of Synod only after he has
been examined and decided worthy of aid by a two-thirds majority of
Synod.
ABSTRACT OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Woman'? jlonje and Foreign BJiggion&flf 0ociet^.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
met in St. Enoch's Church, Enochville, N". C., April 26-27,
1887.
Auxiliary Societies Represented.
Lutheran Chapel, Centre Grove, St. James, Holy Trini-
ty, St. Enoch's, St. Luke's, Salem, Grace, Concordia, Trini-
ty, Ebenezer, St. John's, Bethel, St. John's, (Salisbury.)
Address of welcome by Mrs. Dr. Register, and response
by Miss Julia Shirey. Letters read from Miss Dr. Anna
S. Kugler, Missionary to India, Mrs. W. H. James, Rev. E.
E. Barclay, Missionary at Augusta, Ga., and Rev. E. T.
Horn, President Board of Missions. Spirited addresses
were delivered by Bevs. J. D. Shirey and Chas. B. King.
An address by Mrs. Heilig was ordered to be published in
the Lutheran Visitor.
The reports from Auxiliary Societies were encouraging,
showing an increase of contributions amounting to about
1200.00 over last year.
The officers of the Society for the ensuing year are :
President — Mrs. J. S. Fisher, Concord, N. C.
Vice- Presidents— Mrs. E. M. Heilig, Mrs. J. B. Davis,
Mrs. A. M. Brown, and Mrs. P. N. Heilig.
Recording Secretary — Miss Maggie Barrier.
Corresponding Secretary — Miss Julia Shirey.
Treasurer — Mrs. Jno. A. Cline, Concord, K". C.
The attendance, both of visitors and delegates, was
large, and much interest was manifested in the work of the
convention.
Mrs. W. G. CAMPBELL, Secretary.
INDEX,
PAGE.
Address on Education. 17
Address on Missions ...21
Act of Incorporation 18
Action on Orphans' and Ministers' Home 37
Church Institutions- -Report of Committee No. 3 41
Divine Services 43
Donation to Rev. Koontz 43
Election of Officers 9
Election of Delegates to United Synod 39
Election of Delegates to other bodies 40
Election of Members Board N. C. College 40
Election Members Mt. Pleasant Seminary 40
Ministerium, Ordination, &c 44, 45, 46
Officers, Delegates, and Committees 47
Roll of Synod 3, 4
Report, Parochial 15
Report, Financial 16
Report of Delegation to General Synod and Diet 20
Report on Apportionment... 22, 23
Report on President's Report 23
Report on Unfinished Business 23, 24
Report on Deaths of Revs. Linn and Hedrick 31
Report on Constitution 11
Report on N. C. College 11
Report on Seals 28
Report on State of Church .29
Report on Letters and Petitions 27
Report on Charter of Synod 17
Report on Finance 32, 33
Report on Treasurer 34, 35
Report on Missions 36
Report on Vacancies 37
Report on Conferences 37
Report on Appropriation 38, 39
Report on Foreign Missions 12
Report of Advisory Board of Missions 13
Resolution 23
Resolution on Constitution 26
Resolution on Visitor 26
Resolution on Rev. Koontz 30
Resolution on Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary 30
Resolution on Appointing Rev. Campbell to prepare a paper on Ex-
amination of Freedmen 38
Resolution on College Agent 40
Resolution on Appointment of Speakers on Education and Missions... 28
Standing Resolutions 48, 49
Treasurer's Bond : 41
Woman's Home and Foreign Missions 50
Jfifili Garoliia Otllif
Mt. -Pleasant, Cabarrus Co., N. C.
FACULTY:
Eev. G. F. SCHAEFFEE, A. M., President.
H. T. J. LUDWIG, A. M.,
Professor of Mathematics, &c.
Professor of Ancient Languages.
J. B. DAVIS, U. D.,
Lecturer on Chemistry and Botany.
Eev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, A. M.,
Lecturer on History, &c.
L. H. EOTHEOCK, A. M.,
Prof, of History and Principal of Preparatory Department.
♦Vacant— to be supplied.
EXPENSES:
Board for twenty weeks $25 to $40
Tuition, Collegiate $20
Tuition, Academic $15
Room rent, fuel, &c, $15 to $20
For Catalogue and further information, address Secre-
tary of Faculty,
L. H. ROTHROCK.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
KYAHGBMCAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
2<tojsVTT3c gj^roxjutj^
HELD IN
ST. JAMES' EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, CONCORD, N. C,
Beginning Friday, May 3rd, 1888.
1838:
Tt-fi Lutheran Publication Company Print,
Ikl&ft WILMINGTON, N. C.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
OF
HELD IN
ST. JAMES' EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, CONCORD, N. C,
Beginning Friday, May 3rd, 1888.
1888:
The Lutheran Publication Company Print,
WILMINGTON, N. C
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President.— Eev. F. W. E. PESCHAU Wilmington, N. C.
Eec. Sec— Eev. C. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Cor. Sec— Eev. W. G- CAMPBELL Concord, N. C.
Treasurer.— Col. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
FIFTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
REV. S. EOTHEOCK. EEV. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
♦♦♦
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The 86th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina will be held in St. John's Church, Cabarrus county, N. C
beginning on Friday before the first Sunday in May, 1889.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-FIFTH AMUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evangslical Lutheran Synod and Ministsrium
OF
Held in St. James' Church, Concord, N". C, Beginning
Friday, May 4th, 1888.
According to appointment, the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina, met in St. James' Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Concord, BT. C. Rev. W. G. Campbell,
•pastor, Friday morning, at 10:30 o'clock May 4th, 1888.
Opening services were conducted by the President,
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, and at his request, the Synodical
Sermon was preached by Eev. J. L. Buck.
The hours for holding the Sessions of Synod were an-
nounced as follows : 9 A. M., to 12 M.: and 2:30 to 5 P. M.
FIRST SESSION.
May 4th, 2:30 O'clock P. M.
Synod was formally opened, by the retiring President, with
the order laid down in Book of Worship. Roll was called,
and the following ministers and lay-delegates were enrolled :
Ministers. Time Entering Post-office. Delegates.
. Ministry.
v Rev. S. Kothrock 18;«...Gold Hill, N. C
" J. B. Davis, D. D.*..1833...West Liberty Ohio
J" W. H. Cone 18f>8...Nevv Market, Va
I ': W.Kimball 18o9...Trontman, N. C C. C. Haithcox.
V " J. D.Shirey I860... Bear Poplar, N. C Jesse W. Mi ller,Esq
" G- F. Schaeffer* 18ol... Monroe, Ga R. C. Blackwelder .
* Absent and excused.
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Ministers. Time Entering Post-office. Delegates.
Ministry.
A. D. L. Moser 1863...Enochville. N. C
W. R. Ketchie .1868...Capps, N. C
J. H.Fesperman*...1868...Troutman, N. C
R L. Brown 1868... Salisbury, N/ C H. H. Swicegood.
E. P. Parker 1*71... Salem, N. C ■
Geo. H. Cox 1 872... Copal Grove, N.C D. W. Honeycutt.
H. M. Brown 1873. ..Rural Hall, N. C V. I. Beck.
P.E. Zinkf lS73...Linwood, N. C
F. W. E. Peschau... 1873. ..Wilmington, N. C W. H. Strauss, Esq-
Prof. J. G. Schaid...l875...Mt. Pleasant, N. C
W. A. Lutz 1877... Enoch ville, N. C, J. N. Plaster.
J. A. Linn 1877.. .Mt. Pleasant, N. C
W. G. Campbell 1877... Concord, N.C .G. W. Brown.
B. S. Brown 1878. ..Bear Poplar, N.C
J. L. Buck 1878... China Grove, N. C J. W. Eddleman.
Wm, Stoudenniire,fl880.. .Chicago, 111.,
J. D. Koontz, col.... 1880. ..Concord, N.C Simon Lord.
J. W. Strickler 1881... Salisbury, N. C T. M. Kernes.
C.A.Rose 1882. ..Zeb N.C H. C Lentz.
T.s. Brown 1S82... Charlotte. N.C Capt. T. L. Seigle-
B. W. Cronk 1884. ..Brick Ch. Guilford Co.W- M- Kime-
" Nathan Clapp, col...l884... Brick Ch. Guilford Co.
" Sam'l Holt, col 1884. ..Burlington, N. C
" H. A. Trexler 1 886... Rockwell, N. C O. M. Holshonser-
" W. R. Brown 1886. ..China Grove, N. C L. W. S. Bost.
7 " C. B. King 1886... Salisbury, N.C Col. P. N. Heilig.
" D. W. Michael 1887. ..Tyro Shops, N. C W. T Davis.
" S. L. Keller 1887... Concord, N. C D. C Faggart-
" C. B. Miller 1887...Middlebrook, Va
VACANT CHURCHES-
Mt. Carmel. — D. W. Eury. — Delegate. Mt- Pleasant.
Grace and Concordia. — S- F- Ludwick- — Delegate.
Holy Trinity. — Capt- J. Cook. — Delegate. Mt. Pleasant.
Coucordia and Grace Church. — Supply.— Rev. D. A. Sox.
Mt. Htrmon and Coldwater. — Supply. — Rev. A. D. L. Moser.
Luther Church. — Supply. — Rev. S. Rothrick.
Davie Mission. — Supply. — Rev. R. L. Brown.
Alamance Charge.
Lexington.
Mooresville Mission.
The President now made his annual report, which was
received and referred to the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dearly Beloved Brethren : — Through another year,
"God, in whom we live and move and have our being," has
mercifully spared us, helped us, blessed us, prospered us,
*Absent and excused. f Absent.
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our people and our labors and has permitted us now to meet
together in Synodical Convention. When we look at the
mercies received and enjoyed by each of us, we cannot but
exclaim with David, "Let my mouth be filled with thy
praise, and with thy honor all the day."
Peace and harmony reign throughout our Synod and we
realize the force of the sweet Scripture passage, "Behold,
how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity." It affords me great and sincere pleasure to
refer to such a happy state of affairs, and leads me to believe,
that ours is now one of the most harmonious, peaceful, pro-
gressive and successful Synods, in our mighty country. May
God, in His mercy, by the power of His Holy Spirit, keep
us in the bonds of peace, and by His blessing continue to
prosper us in our various relations as pastors and people, as
Churches and as a Synod, and to Him be all the praise and
glory, whilst ours is the work.
I herewith submit to you a report of official duties per-
formed, together with some suggestions and recommenda-
tions, all of which, I trust, will receive your hearty
approval. Besides this, I present for your careful consider-
ation some matters of vital importance.
ORDINATIONS.
Our excellent young Brother, Professor D. W. Michael,
was duly ordained to the Holy Gospel Ministry on the 2nd
Sunday in July 1887, in the Evangelical Lutheran Church
at Sandy Creek, Eevs. J. M. Hedrick, P. E. Zink and W.
Kimball officiating. Pastor Kimball preached the ordina-
tion sermon.
On Sept. I7th 1887, our worthy young Brother can-
didate C. B. Miller, was set apart to the holy office of the
Gospel Ministry in Concordia Church, Rowan county, by
Eevs. H. M. Brown, W. E. Brown, arid W. A. Lutz. Pas-
tor Lutz preached the ordination sermon.
Both of these young Brethren have fields of labor and are
engaged in the active work of the ministry and are laboring
with success.
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
Rev. B. W. Cronk, who accepted a call from the Guilford
charge, forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal from
the S. W. Va., Synod, Eev. L. G. M. Miller, President,
May 31, 1887.
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Rev. Geo. H. Cox, who has taken charge of the Bethel
Pastorate, forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal
from the Holston Synod, Rev. A. J. Brown, D. D., Presi-
dent, December 10, 1887.
Rev. S. L. Keller, the pastor called by St. John's Church,
forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal from the
Pennsylvania Synod, Rev. G. F. Krotel, D. D., President,
February 1, 1S88.
Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, President of our College,
has notified me that he has in his possession, his letter
of honorable dismissal from the Holston Synod and that
he will turn it over to the Synod to-morrow morning. He
requests that his name be put on the roll and he be received
as a member. Your President has granted the request and
his name is on the Synodical roll.
We bid these brethren and fellow laborers a hearty
welcome, and wish them God's blessing in their labors.
These letters were received and acknowledged by me, and
the names of these brethren ordered to be placed on the roll
of Synod.
dismissals:
August 7, £887 a letter of honorable dismissal was for-
warded to Rev. J. M.. Hedrick, to enable him to -unite with
the S. W. Va., Synod, in whose bounds he has accepted a
field of labor.
August 17, 1887, I forwarded Rev. Prof. J. C. F. Rupp, a
letter of honorable dismissal, to enable him to unite with
the Pittsburg Synod of the General Council.
April 17, 1888, I forwarded Rev. R. W. Petrea, a letter of
honorable dismissal to enable him to unite with the Southern
Illinois Syn^d, of the General Synod.
RESIGNATIONS.
Juno i, L887, Rev. H. At. Brown resigned as pastor of the
Iredell charge.
August 17, 1S87, Rev. A. D. L. Aloser, resigned as pastor
of the Bethel charge.
In October, 1887, Rev. J. L. Buck resigned as pastor of the
Alamance charge.
May 1, 1888, Rev. J. D. Koontz resigned as pastor of the
colored church in Concord.
There have been other resignations but your President
was not officially informed thereof.
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CALLS ACCEPTED.
During the past Synodical year the following calls were ex-
tended and accepted: Eev.B. W. Oronk, the Guilford charge,
Rev. S. L. Keller, St John's Pastorate; Rev. Prof. D. \Y.
Michael, Davidson Charge ; Rev. Geo. H. Cox, the Bethel
Charge ; Rev. J. L. Buck, Luther Chapel and Center
Grove Church; and Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, accepted the
position offered him by the Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege, to become its President.
Rev. W. Kimball, the Iredell charge; Rev. H. M. Brown,
th^ Forsythe Mission.
Rev. J. D. Shirey, after the division of the Salem pastor-
ate, allowed by the action of Synod last year, was again
elected pastor, of St- Luke's and Salem Churches, and
accepted.
SUPPLIES.
Rev. A- D. L. Moser, has been acting as supply pastor of
the Coldwater and Mt. Hermon Churches from February 1,
to April 16, 1888.
Rev. D. A. Sox, has been laboring in our bounds, as
supply pastor, of Grace and Concordia Churches, since
November 1, 1887.
Rev. S. Rothrock has been acting as supply pastor in
Luther's Church, Rowan county.
VACANCIES-
The following Churches and Charges are without pastors:
Moore ville Mission, Lexington, Davie Mission, Holy Trinity,
Mt. Pleasant, Alamance Charge, Coldwater and Mt. Her
mon Churches, Grace and Concordia Churches.
INSTALLATIONS.
Rev. D. W. Michael was duly installed as pastor of the
Davidson Charge, July 10, 1887. Revs. J. M. Hedrick, P.
E. Zink, W. Kimball, officiating.
Rev. B. W. Cronk, was installed as pastor of the Guil-
ford Charge, on the 4th Sunday in July 1887, by Rev. E.
P. Parker.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox was installed as pastor of the Bethel
Charge on the 3rd Sunday in February 1888, Revs. J. G.
Schaid and J. A. Linn, officiating.
Rev. S. L. Keller, was installed as pastor of St. John's
Pastorate, on the 4th Sunday in February 1S88, by Revs.
W. G. Campbell and J. G. Schaid.
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Key. J. L Buck, was installed as pastor of Luther Chapel
and Center Grove congregations on the 4th Sunday in
March 1SS8, by Eev. W. G. Campbell and J. G. Schaid".
INAUGUKATIOX OF OUR COLLEGE PRESIDENT.
On November 10, 1887, Eev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, Presi-
dent elect of jSTorth Carolina College, was duly inducted into
his office, in Holy Trinity Church at Mt, Pleasant, accord-
ing to the prescribed form of inauguration laid down in the
constitution and charter of the College. It was a happy and
auspicious occasion for our institution and all its friends
and patrons.
■We must all rejoice at having so scholarly, faithful and
devored a man at the head of our College, who properly
called and properly inaugurated, both merits and deserves,
our most hearty support.
The inauguration was an interesting occasion, and the ser-
vices of an impressive character. The Board of Trustees,
the Faculties, and Students of our two institutions and the
citizens of Mt. Pleasant, attended the inauguration exercises.
CHURCH DEDICATION.
Eev. A. D. L. Moser, informed me that he had dedicated
Mt. Hermon Church, to the service of the Triune God, ac-
cording to the formula laid down in our Book of Worship,
Sunday April 15, 1SSS. It is a frame structure 40x60, and
cost about $1,500.
ORGAN DEDICATION.
For the first time in many, many years, as far as our
churches are concerned in jSTorth Carolina, a pipe organ has
been purchased and dedicated. It belongs to St. Paul's
Evangelical •Lutheran Church, Wilmington, and cost about
£2, 000. 00. It is to be hoped that soon, many of our churches
will own similar instruments.
Grand old Zion Church, to this day. is known as
Organ Church, and possfssed as far as we know, the first
pipe organ in the State of ISorth Carolina. This historical
fact ought to be gratifying to us. It is to be regretted, that
as our noble German ancestors were the first to introduce
the pipe organ, that their descendants did not see to it, that
our church would always remain the first, in having such
grand instruments, as aids in the worship of God.
THE HICKORY CHURCH LOT.
I present to you. the following communication and several
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letters to me as your President, regarding the Hickory
Church lot, in hopes the Synod will at the proper time take
such suitable action, as the ca<*e requires.
Hickory, X. C, April 30th. 1S88.
Rev. F, W. E. Beschmi, President North Carolina Synod,
Evangelical Lutheran Church.
We, the undersigned committee appointed by your body,
sit the meeting of 1883, and retained at the meeting of 1884,
beg leave to report that we have sold to J. G. Hall, Esq..
the lot or parcel of ground in the town of Hickory, N. C, .
which was originally intended as a site for a church, of the
Hickory congregation of the North Carolina Synod, The
title to said lot being in the undersigned, as trustees for said
church, we executed deed, upon receipt of the purchase
price, two hundred dollars, ($200.00).
There was yet due to Jesse W. Miller, of Rowan county,
the sum of two hundred twenty-one dollars, and ninety-
five cents being balance due him, with interest added on
the amount of money we borrowed to pay for said lot,
when purchased, in 1882, for which he held our own indi-
vidual note. The lot was sold for fifty dollars less than
when first purchased, and was the most we could possibly
realize for it.
We had formerly paid the said Jesse Miller, one hundred
and twenty-three dollars, and ten cents out of moneys
donated. The total donation received by us, was one hun-
dred and twenty-six dollars, part ot which was returned to
donors, and balance applied to payment of Pastors Salary
House Kent, &c After making a final settlement and pay-
ing up the costs of advertising, selling and conveying the
property, the undersigned found that they have sustained
an individual loss of something over thirty -five dollars
($35.00.)
Wherefore, we respectfully ask your body to pass a reso
lution, confirming and approving the sale, and forward us a
certificate copy thereof, to have registered with our deed
of sale, in order to satisfy the purchaser, and forever remove
all doubt or cavil, with regard to title.
T.I.Linn, } Committee
J. S. Propst, >■ and
L. S. Witener ) Trustees.
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JUBILEES.
During the past year, two important jubilees were
observed in the bounds of our Synod, to which we feel that
attention should be drawn.
St. Enoch's Church at Enochville, Eev. W. A- Lutz,
pastor, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its existence last
August with appropriate services, in which Eevs. S. Roth-
rock, J. D. Shirey, E. W. Petrea, A. D. L. Moser, F. W. E.
Peschau and the pastor took part, and we are glad to say. as
a thank-offering, began a
CHURCH EXTENSION FUND
by raising the sum of $75. It is to be hoped that at every
jubilee, our churches celebrate, they will add to this fund.
Another jubilee celebration was the golden wedding celebra-
tion of our beloved senior ministerial member of Synod,
Eev. S. Eothrock, who with his bride of 50 years ago, are
spared even to this day. This celebration occurred on
September 11, 1887, and it was most highly gratify ing that
the members of Synod so generally and so generously
showed their affection for and interest in, this aged couple
of God's servants. It is highly proper that the Synod should
take notice of such occurrences, among its own beloved
members.
synod's jubd.ee.
The third jubilee to which we refer is that of the Synod
itself. ' This is the S5th convention of our grand old or-
ganization. After we adjourn at this meeting, wc will meet
only fourteen more times before the 100th anniversary, of
her organization. This ought to be a jubilee, the like of
which we never have had. Only 15 years off, it is time to
prepare for it and I therefore recommend,
1st That, inasmuch, as it was organized in Salisbury in
October, 1803, that a historical synodical meeting be held
in Salisbury in October, lS88,'in which as far as possible,
all facts and historical data be given that can be obtained,
regarding the early ministers, churches, members etc.
2nd. That pictures of all our old and dead ministers, of
all our old living ministers, whether in this State or else-
where, and of all our present ministers be secured, also pic-
tures of all our churches, schools, etc., to be preserved for
future historical uses.
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3rd. That funds be raised by a committee, for the purpose
of securing the pictures of churches etc., and for the ronveu-
tion etc.
4th. That a committee of six be appointed by the incoming
President that shall be known as
THE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
which shall take active measures, to secure, with the $15,-
000.00, already secured, for our college, the sum of
$100,000,00
so that our Synod on the 100th anniversary of its existence
will have a fund of its own, under its own control and to be
used to the glory and honor of God, for the benefit of His
church, and the good of His children.
This may seem a large sum but it can be raised. It ought
to be raised, in cash, by willing property, as houses, farms,
etc. Brethren let us decide on this. Let us work for this.
Let us pray for this. Let us raise this the North Carolina
Synod's Centennial Fund of $100,000.00.
MISTAKES IN THE MINUTES.
Unfortunately, the nameof our excellent and worthy Broth-
er Rev. Prof. J. C. Rupp, was by some oversight left out of
the minutes last year, very much to the regret of the officers
of Synod. Had the proof sheets of the minutes been sent
the President, as he desired and requested, very likely this
mistake and several others would uot have appeared. It is
hoped, that the genial Professor will kindly overlook this
unintentional omission.
CHANCE IN STANDING RESOLUTIONS, RECOMMENDED.
I would rec > nmend than standing resolution No. 13, be
amended so a.> to read,
Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary
of this Synod, be required to present his request to Synod
in person, if possible, or through his pastor, and that he be-
come a beneficiary of Synod, only after he has been decided
worthy of aid, by a majority vote ofSynod.
As it reads now we require more of a beneficiary, than we
do of a candidate for ordination. It strikes me that both
the examination by Synod and a two-third majority vote,
simply to aid a young man with money, is requiring too
much. The recommendation of the pastor, of a young man,
should be enough for Synod to act on. As the President
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gees it, the resolution as it reads, defeats the very purpose
for which it was framed, and instead of encouraging young
men it will frighten them away.
THE KARRER-SCHULKEN FUND.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Wilmington™
lias been made the recipient of a fund, in which the Synod
may some day be interested. The fund is called The Karrer-
Schulken Fund, and is explained in the following, which is
to be hoped will prove a guide for many more similar gifts,
and funds in the. various churches in our bounds.
Wilmington, N. C, November 5, 1887.
Rev. P. W. E. PescJum, Pastor of St. PauVs Eoangellcal
Lutheran Church, Pastor of My Dear Mother.
I take pleasure in herewith turning over to yon and
through you to the congregation of St. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Wilmington, ]SL C, of which my
sainted mother was a member, the sum of $25 (twenty-
five dollai-s, in gold.) This sum is to be, in some way,
safely invested as a fund to which you may give a
name, the interest of which shall be annually paid on the
support of the pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, as long as the church stands.
In case, of a vacancy of over a year, the interest accruing,
during the vacancy, shall be added to the principal and also
put 6n interest, if at all possible.
In ease the congregation should from some cause or other,
disband or be given up, the said $25.00 and whatever sum
it be, with the interest added, during the vacancies of one
year, or more, are to be turned over to the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, or its successor, and by
it transferred to some other church for the same use and
purpose, for which it is given to St. Paul's Church.
My mother's object and mine— being only to do good with
it as long as the world stands. Accept it, ple.ise, as a gift
in memory of my dear sainted mother — Mrs. K. D. Kar-
rer and may it help to carry on and further the work, of the
great Evangelical Lutheran Church, which she so sincerely
loved and to which she was so warmly attached.
Accept, please sincere thanks for all your kind attentions
towards me and convey my heartfelt thanks to one and all
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of the members of oar church for their every word of
kindness, and every deed, and expression of love. May
God bless you one and all.
In Christian Affection,
EMMA KARRER.
A similar letter, with $25 in gold was also presented
by Mrs. E. Schulken in memory of her husband E.
Schulken, Sr.
Mrs. Karrer was a widow and a most devoted, faithful
Christian, and Mr. E. Schulken, Sr., was a godly man uot
blessed with much of this world's goods. Are there not
many in our congregations who could imitate this noble
example? My congregation named the fund after the two
first donors. Let every one of our churches have a fund of
this character. Should St. Paul's Church ever disband,
the money will come into the hands of the Synod. . Untold
good, can be done by such examples, such donations and
gilts, and I would therefore recommend that a committee
of three be appointed to draft a form for making a bequest
or willing property to our Synod, our College or our
Churches that will be legal, and that tae same be published
in our minutes, immediately after the standing resolutions
from year to year.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
Our College.— Every lover of our College and the Synod's
work must feel profoundly thankful to God for the brighten-
ing prospects before both of our institutions.
The Endowment Fund of $15,000.00 has been, thank God,
secured through the indefatigable labors of our esteemed
and faithful worker in the Lord's vineyard, Rev. W. Kim-
ball. He dese/.es, th,f? lasting gratitude of the Synod for his
untiring and successful labors.
The College has been furthermore fortunate in having a
farm willed to it by the late Mr. John D. Ritchie, which is
worth almost $2,000. This is highly gratifying and it is also
a source of great gratification, that the College has at its
head a President in whom we can have implicit confidence.
He is qualified, is faithful and devoted and laboring with
fine success, aided by a faithfui and well qualified corps
of assistants.
The Synod must urge and insist that all the pastors and
all the congregations do their duty to the institution. A
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letter fi-om a Brother who recently moved into our bounds.,
manifests the spirit and interest that should characterize
all. He writes, "you may rest assured that I shall heartily
enter into the whole work of the Synod, College, Seminary
etc'7
Our Seminary. — The kind assistance and relief extended
the Seminary by Synod, has been highly appreciated, and
is proving itself a great blessing*. Rev J. A. Linn, the
efficient Principal thereof, together with highly qualified
assistants, is rendering our church, a grand service by edu-
cating her daughters. It is hoped that the Synod will
remove the debt7 as soon as possible, so that the Seminary
can have a still clearer way to success.
Bach of our institutions has a graduating class, for com-
mencement this year. We can surely with the work done7
and the prospects in view before us regarding our schools,
'•thank God and take courage," to labor more and pray
more for them.
OUR W. H. AND F. M. SOCIETIES.
It is with great and heartfelt pleasure, that we hear and read
of the efforts of our noble women in their various societies
and their late grand convention, at Salisburry. This is the
developing of a new power in our Church, which will
yet do great things for the Church of God, and render valua-
ble service in extending the Redeemer's kingdom. There is
growth in membership in many places, growth in societies
and growth in interest, all of which give bright hopes of
grand success for the future.
I recommend that our pastors be -equested to encourage
I he efforts of our noble women, and that the minutes of
of the late convention, be printed with ours, free of charge.
GENERAL HOME MISSIONARY SECRETARY.
I have been officially informed, that the Board of Missions
of the United Synod, has secured the service of Rev. L. K.
Probst, as General Home Missionary Secretary. This is a
gratifying indication of a true church development we have
needed long before this time. We should rejoice at this
and bid our worthy Secretary, God-speed in his important
mission.
1 recommend that the Synod expresses its gratification at
the step taken by the Board that it approves its action, and
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that it assume its proper, share of financial responsibility,
with the request that the mission fields in North Carolina
he not overlooked.
REV. B. S. BROWN THE TENN., SYNOD, AND OUR SYNOD.
The days of the independent existence of the North Car-
olina Synod, and the Tennessee Synod, have passed, and
they are now Sister Synods in one and the same gen-
eral bod}7, the United Synod of the South, and their rela-
tions should be mutually pleasant and beneficial. The
desire to do right exists in both to a greater or less extent.
Most of the men, of the opposing factious iu days gone by.
iiave passed away and a new generation in eacli is at the
helm. Peace is therefore more easily attained and more
easily preserved. We must guard especially against,
the beginning of troubles, lest if they come, it will
take more than one generation to bring about again a state
of peace and harmony, comparable to that attained to, din-
ing the past few years
Unhappily and unfortunately, the movement for the
opening of a breach has started in our sister Synod against us,
in the case of our highly esteemed and so generally respected
and beloved Brother Eev. B. S. Brown, who has proven
himself, a faithful, pure, devoted and consecrated Lutheran
pastor. We do not wish trouble, nor seek strife, but rather
to avoid it. The times have changed, men have changed and
our Synod has changed, and there are men in the pulpit
and men in the pew, who have come direct from the land
of Luther and of Lutheran doctrines and customs, and have
had no other than a Lutheran training and desire no other.
We must dispose of this matter, in some way, and ascer-
tain where the fault, or wrong, or mistake lies. A short state-
ment of the case is necessary and is herewith presented.
January 15th 1887, I mailed the following letter of honor-
able dismissal to Bev. B. S. Brown, in compliance with his
written request. It is herewith submitted, and hereunto
appended, explains itself and bears the Synod's seal.
Wilmington, N. C, January 15th. 188S.
Greetings in the name of our Dear Lord Jesus !
This is to certify that Rev. B, S. Brown, is hereby at his
own request, honorably dismissed from the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina to
unite with the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod in
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whose bounds hf has a field of labor. May he be as faith -
fill arid 'successful, in his new relations as in his old, and
may God bless him and his labors, and all who labor with
him.
/. — — - , F. W. E. Peschau.
] Seal. [ Pres. of Evan. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
<■ ^^-^ j of North Carolina.
This letter was turned over to the proper authorities in
the Tennessee Synod, but was not accepted and our Brother
not admitted into that bodv,although serving a congregation
which had called him, in its bounds and in connection with
it. Himself rejected, his letter not accepted, he turns back
to his mother Synod, returns his letter to your President
has his name placed again upon its roll, and submits the
case to your consideration, presenting the following action
of our sister Synod, in his case.
efpoe:: of committee on examination.
VTe, your Committee on Examination Mould beg leave to
fiibmit the following :
'We have had an interview with Rev. B. S. Brown, who
is in charge of two congregations in connection with our
Synod, and who comes with a letter of honorable dismissal
from the President of the North Carolina Synod to our
Synod, asking admission into the Evangelical Lutheran
Tennessee Synod.
The committee cannot consistently recommend his recep-
tion into our Synod, because his views on the formula of the
administration of the Holy Lord's Supper; on self-admin-
istration of the Lord's Supper; and on pulpit and altar fel-
lowship, do not accord with the principles of this Synod as
'aid down in the Summit Rule, and since defined by the
resolution adopted at Conoverin 188:3, and at Dallas in 1886.
And we further recommend that the President of the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod return to Rev. B.
S. Brown his letter of honorable dismissal and that it be ac-
companied with the reasons for this action of the Synod.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. C. Hexkel.
R. A- Yodee,
J. X. Stibewalt.
S. Hexkel.
This report was received and considered by items.
The above being the first item, this item was adopted as
amended.
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I certify, that the foregoing is a correct copy of the report
of the Committee on Examination in the case of Rev. B S.
Brown,, and that the recommendation "of the committee was
sustained as will appear on the printed minutes of the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod for its convention
in 1887.
J. S. Koiner,
President of the E. L. Tennessee Synod.
J. Paul Stirewal. ,
Secretary of the E. L. Tennessee Synod.
Can the Synod let this pass by in silence ! I mean this
conduct towards us. Shall it subject its members, itself, or its
President to similar treatment, each time a letter of dis-
missal is given by it to this sister Synod ?
. We did not open this trouble. The Brother in question,
your President und through him your Synod, observed
proper law and order; and Lutheran custom and Lutheran
courtesy, and what more could. we do? We did not send a
candidate for ordination, but an ordained minister, against
whose life and character and doctrinal teachings no voice
has been raised. Is the reason assigned the only reason ?
Is it not a thrust at our Synod ?
Should we not likewise have an Examination Committee
for brethren coming from other Synods? Is it right or con-
sistent to allow pastors from other Synods to accept calls
from our congregations, or to act as supply, as we do with-
out an examination ? Have we not uniformly shown a kind
spirit towards our sister Synod, and its pastors, as they have
come to labor in our midst, and can we not expect and ask
the same from them, as we stand on the same confessional
basis ?
I recommend that a committee of six, three clerical and
three lay members be appointed to present to the Synod
such resolutions as may be proper to justify your President
in his action in both granting and accepting again the letter
of dismissal, to exhonerate Synod, to exhonerate Pastor
Brown and adjust the matter with our sister Synod, in an
amicable manner, at time and place that may be agreed
upon and to present such other action as may provide
against the recurrence of misunderstanding, or similar treat-
ment, and may God guide the brethren.
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In closing, this long report, which has cost me no little
labor, permit me, to tender you my sincere thanks, for the
honor you have t^icS conferred upon me, in making me
your President. I thank you, one and all, clerical and lay
members, for your forbearance with me, and for your
uniform kindness and respect. God bless you and make
you wise unto salvation and wise to do His will.
"'My, beloved brethren, be yestedfast, immovable, -always
abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know
that your labor is not in vain, in the Lord."
I now turn over to your care, the interests entrusted to
me, and hope and pray that you and my successor may have
a pleasant, profitable and blessed session of Synod and that
God may ever bless you, to whom as "Unto the King eternal,
immortal, invisible, the only wise God be honor and glory
forever and ever Amen.
Yours in Christian Affection,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
Motion prevailed to excuse Revs. Prof. J. G. Sehaid and
J. A. Linn for remainder of session.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as
follows :
President.— Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU Wilmington, N. C.
Rec. Seo— Rev. (I. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Cor., sec— Rtv. W. G. CAMPBELL Concord, N. C.
Treasurir.— Col. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
W. H. Strauss, Esq., was requested to act as Assistant
Secretary.
The following were introduced and received as advis-
ory members of Synod : Rev. L. K. Probst, Charleston.
S. G, Home Mission Secretary of the United Synod;
Rev. Prof. J. H. Turner, Baltimore, Md., Principal of
Lutherville Female Seminary ; Rev. D. A. Sox, of the
Tennessee Synod ; Rev. J. H. Summit of the Holston Synod ;
Rev. L. A. Bikle, D. D., of the Tennessee Synod.
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As visiting members, the followiug students for the
Lutheran Ministry were received : J. H. Ritchie, B. H.
W. Runge, W. Deaton, L. Deaton, L. C. Bame A. M. Park,
colored.
The following were introduced and received as visitors
and welcomed by the President, among the delegates : Revs.
Bumpass, Grissom and Smith. Ministers of Methodist
Church : Revs. Trexler and Heller. Ministers of the Re-
formed Church, Rev. J. D. Newton of the Baptist Church.
By request of Rev. L. K. Probst, it was moved that
Saturday afternoon session and the Saturday nights services
be set apart for Missions.
After announcement of Divine Services for 8 P. M.,
Synod adjourned to meet at the appointed hour for the
morning session.
Benediction by Rev. S. Rothrock.
SECOND SESSION.
May 5th, 9 o'clock A. M.
Synod opened, with the President in the Chair. Hymn
124 sung. Prayer by Rev. S. Rothrock. Minutes read
and corrected, and approved.
APPOINTMENTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES, BY
PRESIDENT.
1. Committee on President's Report: Rev. J. L. Buck,
Rev. J. G. Schaid, Rev. S. Rothrock, Capt. T. L. Seigle,
W. H. Strauss.
2. State of the Church : Rev. W. H. Cone, Rev. B. W.
Cronk, Win. Kime, W. T. Davis.
3. Church Institutions: Rev. T. S. Brown, Rev. S. L.
Keller, Capt J. Cook, J. M. Eddleman.
4. Missions : Rev. J. D: Shirey, Rev. H. M. Brown, D.
C. Faggart, H. C. Lentz.
5. Unfinished Business : Rev. C. A. Rose, Rev. A. D. Tj.
Moser, O. M. Holzhouser, V. T Beck.
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6. Proceedings of Conference : Rev. W. G. Campbell,.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, R. C. Blackwelder, J. N". Plaster.
7. Petitions : Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. H. M. Brown, D.
W. Eury, J. C. Miller.
8. Pastoral Districts : Rev. H. A- Trexler, Rev. E. P.
Parker, Rev. W. R. Ketchie, D. W. Honey cutt.
9. Vacancies : Rev. J. W. Strickler, Rev. J. A. Linn,
Thos. M. Kerns.
10. Finance: Capt. T. L. Seigle, G. W. Brown, J. W.
Miller, S. F. Ludwick.
11. Apportionment : Rev. W. R. Brown, Rev. .W. Kim-
ball, C. C Haithcox, L. W. S. Bost.
12. Appropriations : Rev. J. A. Linn, Rev. D. W.
Michael, Col. P. N. Heilig.
13. Committee on, Colored Work. Rev. W. G. Campbell,
Rev. B. W. Cronk, G. W. Brown, Rev. D. J. Koontz.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSTITUTION.
Motion carried to consider Constitution, item by item.
Rev. G. H. Cox, read same with a view to adoption.
Chapter 1st article 2, strike out language reading "such
lay delegates duly authorized to represent."
Article 2nd of chapter 1, adopted as amended.
Article 3rd of chapter 1, adopted as amended.
Seventeenth line insert "to" before recommend "chapter
3," of the Distribution of Functions and Powers — strike
out the word "district" before the word "Conference," this
section was adopted as amended.
Pending the heading of reports on the State ot the Church
the following reports were offered :
Report of N. C. College: By Rev. S. Rothrock, was re-
ceived and referred to Church Institutions-
Report of Committee on Mission Work connected with the W-
H. and F. Missionary Society : By Rev. W. A. Lutz, received
and referred to Committee on Missions.
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Report on Beneficiary Education : By Eev. W. A Lutz,
received and referred to Committee on Church Institutions,
REPORT ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
All reports on State of Church received and referred to
Committee on State of Church.
It was moved and seconded that J. C. Miller be excused
on arrival of his Alternate.
Pending the hearing of reports on State of Church, Synod
adjourned with prayer by Eev. Prof. Turner, to meet 2:o0
P.M.
THIRD SESSION.
May 5th, 2:30 o'clock P. M.
Synod opened. President in the Chair. Song and prayer
by Eev. W. E. Ketchie. Minutes read, corrected and ap-
proved.
Eev. J. L. Buck and Mr. D. C. Faggart were excused
from late afternoon session.
Eev. Prof. E. H. Cline of China Grove, Tennessee Synod,
introduced and received as advisory member of Synod.
Moved and seconded that the part of Eev. Prof. J. G.
Schaid's* report refeiing to Education, be referred to Com-
mittee on Church Institution.
Eeport on Missions read by Eev. J. D. Shirey, was re-
ceived to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
1. Your committee desires to say that they have examined
the Eeport of the Advisory Board of Missions, and rejoice
to hear of the successful and interesting Convention held in
Salisbury on the first and second days of May, and we re-
joice in the interest that has been awakened and maintained
among the women iu the cause of missions, and we bid
them, "'God-speed in the good work.
We recommend the careful consideration of the Eeport
of the Advisory Board, and t!ie adoption of its recommen-
dations.
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2. We desire also to call your attention to the facts that
the United Synod, at its last meeting in Savannah, Ga.r
authorized its Board of Missions to raise the sum of $4,000
for Home Missions, and $2,000 for Foreign Missions among
the Synods, composing that body. In view of this action
we recommend,
1. XI' at this Synod promptly assume its proportionate
part of the said $6,000
2 That, inasmuch, as the Board oi Missions has not as.
yet asked the women to undertake and support any special
work under their direction, we kindly appeal to them to
aid the Synod in collecting and paying its proportional part
of the aforesaid $0,000.
3. An appeal comes to us from the colored congregation at
Lexington, stating that they were without a pastor, and un-
able to support oneT being but seven in all, and appealing
1o Synod for aid.
As we are desirous of concentrating our missionary oper-
ations as much as possible, we recommend this petition to
the'favorable consideration of Board of Missions. Referred
tts the Committee on Colored the Work.
THE FORSYTES MISSION.
4. Inasmuch, as the missionary reports the prospects of
organization in Winston, for the present, not practical, we
recommend that the missionary continue to look after Win-
ston, and if in his judgment practical he organize a congre-
gation at that point.
Further, inasmuch as the Davie Mission is calling for
help, we recommend that $150.00 to be appropriated to the
Foisvthe Mission, and that $50.00 be appropriated to the
Davie Mission, and that R. L. Brown be appointed mission-
ary to that field.
J. D. Shirey,
H. M. Brown,
D. C. Faggart,
Under item first, report of Standing Committee was read
and received item by item.
REPORT OF STANDING UOMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
Your committee appointed to co-operate with the W. H.
and F. M. Convention, beg leave to report, that they at-
tended to that duty and can report the W. H. and F. M
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Societies iu good spirits and this in the face of much dis-
couragement. There were only seventeen societies report-
ed at the Annual Convention, and there are two less than
reported last year. They are anxiously awaiting the time
when the United Synod will have a live missionary in the
foreign field and they hope with the co-operation of the
women of sister Synods in the United Synod to begin a
Home Mission point in some one of our cities at an early
day. Since the work before them is so great and so neces-
sary and not one half of the congregations of Synod have
auxiliary societies we offer the following for the approval
of Synod.
Resolved 1st, That it is the sense of Synod, that the W.
H. and F. M. work i« fully in accord with the teaching of
God's Word and is heartily endorsed by this Synod.
Resolved 2nd, That we request the ladies of all of our
congregations, to support and labor with this mission band.
Resolved 3rd, That it be made the duty of all our pastors
to encourage these co-workers, by early organizing auxiliary
societies in their congregations where there are as yet none,
and by aiding the societies where they already exist.
Resolved ith, That we regret very much that by some
misunderstanding, their minutes of 1887 did not appear in
the minutes of Synod as per* resolution of Synod, and we
assure these sisters, that it was not for lack of interest in,
and sympathy for their work, that this omission occured.
The Convention of 1888 do not ask Synod to print their
minutes this year but will print thfir own minutes. We
admire this truly, worthy and brave spirit and bid them
God's blessing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Wm. A, Ltjtz,
J. W. Steicklek,
C. B. King.
Item 1 . Standing Committee adopted.
Item 2. Standing Committee adopted.
Item 3. Standing Committee.
Item 4. Standing Committee.
Item 5. Standing Committee.
Item 6. Standing Committee.
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Item 1. of Report on Missions; adopted.
Item 2. 1st and 2nd sections of 2, adopted.
Item 3. Referred to Committee on colored work ■ Com-
mittee consisting of Rev. W. G. Campbell, Rev. B. W.
Cronk, Rev. D. J. Koontz, and G. W. Brown,
Item 4. Referred back to Committee, after which the re-
port was adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Pastorial Districts, by Rev. H.
A. Trexler, was received and adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICT No. 8.
We, your Committee on Pastorial District, submit the
following changes :
1. Nazareth, Shiloh, Hopewell and Winston.
2. Reformation, St. Matthew's (Davie) and Providence.
3. Bethel (Rowan), St Paul's, (Rowan) and Christ's.
4. Concordia and Grace.
5. St. John's.
6. Prosperity, Cold Water Mt. Hermon.
7. Holy Trinity, Albermarle and Mt. Carmel.
8. Luther's.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. Trexler,
E. P. Parker,
W. R. Ketchie,
D. W. Honeycutt.
Report of Missions deferred until Monday morning's ses-
sion pending discussion on Item 4. In the interim previ-
ous to adjournment, Rev. Prof. Turner, principal ef Luth-
erville Female Seminary, was introduced for an address
on Female Education.
President made announcements for Divine Service on next
Lord's Day. Synod adjourned pending Report on Missions-
Benediction by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau.
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FOURTH SESSION.
May 7th, 9 o'clock, A. M., 1888.
After fifteen minutes' devotional exercises in behalf
<of Missions, conducted by the Recording Secretary, the
Synod was opened, the President in the Chair, with prayer
by Rev. Bachman S. Brown.
' After roll call, the minutes of the previous session were
read and appoved.
The Rev. R. P. Eubanks, Rector of the Episcopal
€hurch of Concord, IS. C, was introduced and received as
a visiting member, of the Synod.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, and delegate W. H. Strauss, Esq.,
kindly proposed to furnish Synod, 100 copies of Constitu-
tion printed by type writer, for the members inspection. Mo-
tion carried that we thankfully accept, this kind offer of
Brothers Peschau and Strauss.
By appointment the further consideration of Constitution
was taken up.
Chapter second, section 1, article 1, adopted.
Chapter second, section 1, article 2, adopted ' after being
amended by striking out all after "Synod," and inserting
"except as herein -after provided."
Chapter second section 1, article 3, insert after "ap-
pointed," adjourned meetings may be held, whenever this
Synod so resolves. Adopted as amended.
Chapter second, section 1, article 4, adopted.
Chapter second, section 1, article 5, adopted.
Chapter second, section 2, article 1, adopted*
Synod proceeded to hear reports on State of Church,
pending the consideration of Constitution.
It was moved and seconded, that we accept with hearty
thanks, the invitation of the Concord Club, to visit their
rooms, and enjoy privileges of the same.
Thanks were voted Mr. D. D. Johnson, Druggist, for
favors extended.
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Pending the hearing of reports on State of Church,
Synod adjourned with prayer by Eev. W. H. Cone.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 7th, 2:30 o'clock P. M., 1888.
Synod was opened with the President in the Chair.
Prayer by Eev. W. G. Campbell, minutes of morning ses-
sion read and approved.
Eev. S. Eothrock, Mr. T. M. Kernes and Eev. Nathan
Clapp were excused from further attendance upon Synod.
A resolution that Eev. S. Eothrock, be continued as a
member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College,
during his natural life, was unanimously adopted.
Father Eothrock was deeply touched with this expression
of Synod's love for him.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WORK AMONG THE
FREEDMEN.
Mr. President : — Your committee would respectfully
report that, after careful deliberation, and the consideration
of all the facts known to us, it seems to us the duty of the
Lutheran Church to preach the gospel, to the Freedmen.
We believe, the scanty success of all our efforts,in this direc-
tion, in the past, to be due to the manner in which we have
labored and not to any inadaptibility, of our form of faith,
to the needs of that people. How we have labored in this
field heretofore, you well know . We have had more
than we could do with the small resources, at our command
to provide for the support of what gave promise of be-
coming self-sustaining churches among our own people.
Yet, in spite of all discouragements, there is to-day a colored
work within the bounds of our Synod ; and three ordained
ministers, an applicant for ordination, and another colored
brother asking for work among us, seem to indicate a
vitality not to be lightly esteemed. We can not do other-
wise than recommend, further work in this field. Your
committee therefore have the following suggestions to offer:
1st. That a committee of three, be appointed at this meet-
ing of Synod to correspond with the Maryland Synod ask-
ing for the appointment of a similar committee, from that
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body, the two to form a joint committee which shall have
full power and permission to collect and disburse funds for
the maintenance, of missions among the Freedmen within
the bounds of the North Carolina Synod, this committee to
report to the Synods of North Carolina and Maryland at the
annual meetings of the same.
2d. That the President and Secretary of Synod certify
to the Maryland Synod, the appointment of such committee
and urge the co-operation of that Synod in this work.
3rd. That the colored mission, appealing to us for aid at
this meeting of Synod, be asked to do the best they can un-
til this committee can come to their help.
W. G. Campbell,
D. W. Cronk,
Geo. W. Brown.
Report of Committee on Work Among the Freedmen, by
Rev. W. G. Campbell, was received to be considered item
by item. Pending the discussion of item 1st, Rev. W. G.
Campbell delivered, according to appointment, an address
on Mission WorJc Among the Freedmen.
Item 1, of above mentioned report, adopted.
Item 2, adopted.
Item 3, adopted. Report on Colored Work adopted as a
whole. Revs. W. G. Campbell, F. W. E. Peschau, J. D.
Koontz were appointed, as a committee to confer with Mary-
land Synod, in regard to work among the Freedmen of the
South as related to the North Carolina Synod.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS.
Your Committee on Petitions have examined the papers
placed in their hands, to wit :
1st. A letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman asking to be ex-
cused from attendance upon Synod on account of sickness.
We recommend that he be excused and that special prayer,
be offered for him in his affliction.
2nd. Letters from Revs. G. F. Schaefer and J. B. Davis,
D. D., asking Synod to excuse them from attendance at this
Synod. We recommend that they be excused.
3rd. A letter from Rev. W. H. Cone containing $10 for
Synod.
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4th. A letter from Rev. R. W. Petrea containing $5. This*
money has been handed to the Finance Committee. We
recommend, that the Synod authorize the Correspondent
Secretary T to express the thanks of the Synod to both Eevs.
Cone and P«-trea for their liberal gift to the Synods Trea-
sury.
5th. A letter from Rev, J. A. Sligh corresponding-
delegate elect of the South Carolina Synod, to this Synod
stating that neither he nor his alternate can be present at
this session. We recommend,
A, That this letter be read before the Synod.
B. That at the proper time this Synod elect a delegate-
to the next annual session of the South Carolina.
6th, An invitation from Lutheran Chapel congregation;
asking that Synod hold its next annual session in their
church. We recommond this to the favorable consideration.,
of Synod when fixing the place for said session.
Respectfully Submitted,.
Wm. A. Lutz„
H, M. Brownt
D. W. Eury,
H. C. Lentz.
Report of Committee on Petitions, by Eev. W. A. Lute
was received to be considered item by item.
Item 1, adopted.
Ttem 27 adopted.
Item 3, adopted.
Item 4; adopted. Under item 4, Rev. W. A. Lutz, read
letter from Rev. J. A. Sligh, the corresponding delegate of
South Carolina Synod.
Item 5, adopted.
Item 6, adopied.
Report on Petitions was adopted as a whole.
The report of Treasurer, was read and referred to the
Finance Committee.
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Your Committee on Finance have taken the Treasurer's receipt for the
full amount contained in Treasurer's Report-
T. L. SEIGLE, )
JESSE W. MILLER, [ Committee.
G. M. BttOWN. j
TREASURER'S REPORT.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in Account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
1887. SYNODICAL FUNDS. * Dk.
May 4, To balance on hand last year as per report $187 90
" 4, Received from Finance Committee 295 01
Aug. 19, " " Rev. J. L. Buck for Printing Minutes... 2 54
" 19, " " Guilford Charge, Printing Minutes 8 45
1888.
April 27, " " Rev. S. Rothrock, Treasurer Southern
Conference, for Printing Minutes for
W. H. and F. M. Society, 1*86 10 32
HOME MISSIONS.
May 4, Received from Finance Committee 376 24
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
" 4, Received from Finance Committee 180 85
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
" 4, Received from Finance Committee 29 35
NORTH CAROLINA COLLKGE.'
" 4, Received from Finance Committee 130 65
orphan's HOME.
Sept. 9, Received fiom Rev. F. W. E. Peschau 7 80
18. i6- children's fund for foreign mission.
Jan. 5, Received from Rev. C. A. Rose, St. Paul's 25 00
" 5, " " Bethel 13 50
Feb. 27, " " Rev. J. D. Shirey's charge Salem Church 14 75
St Luke's Church 11 05
Total $1,298 41
1888. Cr.
May 4, By Amount Paid Capt. T. L. Seigle for St.
Mark's Church Charlottee, N. C $375 54
" 4, " Amount Paid Rev. W. Kimball Finan-
cial Agent N. C. College 300 00
' 4, " Amount Paid Henkel & Co., balance on
Printing Minutes for 188fi 47 79
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4, " Amount Paid Rev. J. W. Stricklers Re-
ceipt for Home Missions 1© 00
4, * Rev. C. A. Rose Receipt for Children's
Foreign Missionary Society -. 32 36
4, " Amount J. L. Sifferde Receipt for
Home Missions 12 00
4T " Amount Paid Children's Foreign and
Home Missions „, 8 75
12, " Amount Paid Kev. J. D. Koontz- 2 00
Aug 19, "' Amount Paid Henkel & Co., Printing
Minutes 95 58
1888.
Feb. 20, " Amount Paid Capt. W. A. Barrier Treaa.
U. S. in the South 50 00
April 17, " Amount Paid W. A. Barrier Treas. U. S-
South 10 00
" 17, " Amount Paid Express charges on
Minutes U. S. Synod South 1 65
17, ** Amount Paid Postage on delivering
Minutes 20
$ 945 83
Iu hands ot Treasurer 352 53
$1,298 41 $1,298 41
Respectfully Submitted,
P. N- HEILIG, Treasurer,
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee hare examined the Treasurer's Report and vouchers
and find them correct. We also report the following contributions for
.Synodical purposes:
CHURCHES,
Home
Missions.
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0
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as
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0
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Synodical
Treasury.!
■Beneficiary
Education-
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Rev. T. S. Brown's
St. Mark's (Charl'e.
$ 8 00
20 00
$ 5 00
5 00
$ 10 00
10 00
$ 20b
5 00
25 00
50 00
HolyTrimty(Vac'nt,
Rev. S. L. Keller's
$ 10 00
St. John's, (Caba'us.)
3 00
16 00
29 00
3 00
22 00 105 66
2 25
Rev. W. Kimball's
4 00
vz •>&
St. Michael's
1 2 50
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
1 00
3 00
2 30
2 00
3 18
2 00
2 00
10 68
Amity
St. Paul's :.
8 00
Rev. B. W. Cronk's
7 00
9 63
21 10
7 95
38 68
Rev. C. B. King's
St. John's, (Salisb'y)
Rev. C. A. Rose's
15 66
15 00
10 66 5 66
5 00
50 00
Bethel...
15 00
1 00
15 00
18 50
5 00
25 00
10 061 2 00
5 00 ' nfk
7 00
Christ's
52 50
12 00
58 60
St. Paul's, (Rowan)..
Rev. H. A. Trexler's
10 00
2 00;
6 60
St. P«ter's, (Rowan).
St. Matthew's
Rev. S. Rothrock's
11 00
11 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
3 OO'
3 00
2 00
2 00
26 00
26 00
Rev. J. W. Strickler
|
6 00
Union Church
15 00
7 00
• Christiana
0 UUj W 00 •> \ju 0 uuj 4U (10
7 50: 5 001 3 00 3 00 25 50
Rev. D. W. Michael's
Sandy Creek
10 00
5 00
5 66 5 "66| 2 50 2 59 >5 09
Pilgrim
Bethany
t vu ^ yju
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10 ooj.
j'
10 00
Rev. Geo. H. Cox
1
Bethel, (Stanly)
4 04
a 35;
1 35l
3 26
1 651
1 95 j
3 83 1 25L.
1 65 1 05.
7 "01 1 10.
5 00 [
1
12 38
bt. Stephen's
.....
Mt. Olive
Rev. R. W. Petrea
Rev. W. R. Brown's
1
Organ Church
8 70 10 Oil
Ebenezer
12 00] 5 00| 7 001 2 50... 26 50
32
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
CHURCHES.
Home
Missions.
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a
o
'5?
GO .
'53
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ft
1 Synodical .
1 Treasury.
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6
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A. D. L. Moser's ■
Cold Water
2 00
,1 00
2 00 5 00
2 25
11 °5
Mt. Hermon
1 00
5 00
45
7 45
Rev. J. L. Buck's
Luther Chapel
15 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
1 00
45 00
21 00
Grace
6 00 2 15
3 00 2 00
5 60
2 00
3 80
3 00
3 20
3 00
20 15
13 00
Rev. W. R. Ketchie's
St. Matthew's
2 00 ' 2 00
2 00
7 00
Providence - 2 00 2 00
2 oo
6 00
Rev. W. A. Lutz's
St. Enoch
20 00
15 00
10 00
15 00
15 00
10 00
45 00
Trinity
40 00
Rev. F. W. E. PeBchau's
St. Paul's (Wil'gton)
Rev. J. A. Linn
20 00
25 00
io 66 26 66
75 00
Albemarle
2 00
2 00
3 oo
1 00
1 00
9 00
Rev. R. L. Brown's
5 83
5 83
Rev. J. D. Shirev's
Salem Church
St. Luke's Church...
10 00
10 00
5 50
10 00
15 oo
2 00
5 00
10 00
3 50
4 50
•34 00
39 50
Rev. J. D. Koontz's
H. M. Brown's
2 00
Holy Trinity\
ii oo
6 00
17 00
4 06
4 06
■
$347 57
$228 61
$310 37
$98 10
$120 07
$1104 72
$1061 22
The following amount is in the hands of the Treasurer :
Home Mission $347 57
Foreign Mission 228 61
Synodical Treasury 310 37
Beneficiary Education 98 10
North Carolina College 120 07
$1104 7,
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Less amount by receipt Rev. C. A. liose , 43 §0
•f 1061 22
To balance on hand as per report 352 53
$1413 75
Your Committee have taken the Treasurer's receipts for the abova
■contributions,
iJespectfully Submitted,
T. L. SEIGLE, )
JESSE W. MILLER, [ Committee.
G. M. BROWN. j
Report of Committee on College Agent was received, to
he considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON COLLEGE AGENTS.
Your committee would report that the Financial Agent
-of North Carolina College, Rev. W. Kimball has completed
the canvass of our congregations as directed by Synod and
.has secured over $15,000 in cash and bonds — the amount
necessary to render binding, the obligations of the donors as
stipulated in the action of this Synod, in adopting the plan
of endowment.
Your committee recommend;
1st. That a vote of thanks be given to Brother Kimball for
the faithful and efficient labor performed.
2d. That the balance due him on salary $108.30 be paid
him out of present funds of Synod.
3. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Financial Agent at large hav-
ing resigned, and turned over to Brother Kimball the- funds
collected, your committee would recommend that Rev.
Prof. J. G. Schaid President of the College, be appointed
as his successor.
Respectfully,
J. A. Linn,
C. A. Rose,
W. G. Campbell.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, adopted.
Item 3, adopted. The report of committee on College
Agent was adopted as a whole.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORIH CAROLINA.
; Eeport of Committee on Minutes of Conference, by Eev.
W. G. Campbell, received to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES OF CONFERENCE.
Me. President :— We have examined the records sub-
mitted to us and find that five meetings were held during
the past year, three by the Southern and two by the North-
ern Conference. The minutes of both bodies show that in-
teresting and practical questions of doctrine and usage are
discussed, that the meetings are well attended by the laity,
and, in the Southern Conference, by the ministers. The
Northern Conference has deemed it advisable, to report to
Synod the names of ministers belonging to it who are absent
and unexcused. We incorporate, as a part of the report, a
document addressed to the Synod, by that Conference and
put into our hands by the President, as follows:
At the meeting of the Southern Conference in St. John's
Church, Cabarrus, in January, among other resolutions of
interest and importance, one of more than ordinary bearing
was throughly discussed, and adopted by a rising unanimous
vote. The resolution as it appears upon the minutes is as
follows :
k< Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from
the Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our
church." At the meeting of the Northern Conference at
Sandy Creek in April, the same resolution was adopted.
Your committee, impressed with the wisdom and propriety
of this action of the conferences and deeming the matter of
sufficient importance to warrant it, recommend that Synod
adopt this action as a standing resolution. In regard to the
matter of non-attendance at Conference we are of the opin-
ion, that all ministers in our connection should attend the
meeting of their respective conference or offer reason-
able excuse for failure to do so, and in case of neglect to do
either, they should be reported to Synod. We therefore
commend the action of the Northern Conference in their
case.
Bespectfully submitted,
Wright G. Campbell.
Geo. H, Cox,
E. C. Blackwelder,
J. N. PLASTER
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Item 1, was adopted.
Item 2, adopted as amended.
The report was adopted as a whole.
Motion carried to recall appointment for Divine Services
for this evening at 8 o'clock and have session of Synod in-
stead.
Eev. J. L. Buck, V. I.Beck, Win. Kime and Rev. B. W.
Cronk were excused from father attendance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned, pending the report of Committee on
Conference, to meet in Ministerim immediately upon ad-
journment. Prayer and benediction by Rev. S. Rothrock.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 7th, 8 o'clock P. M., 1888 .
Synod was opened, the President in the Chair, with
prayer by Rev. R. L. Brown. Calling of roll passed over.
Minutes read and adopted.
During interim, collection was taken up for Boa-d of
Home Missions of the United Synod.
The following Resolutions was unanimously adopted :
Hesolved, 1st. That it has afforded us great pleasure to
have had with us, Rev. L. K. Probst, General Secretary of
Board of Missions of the United Synod South.
Resolved 2nd. That we rejoice that the Board has found a
man so well qualified for the work of General Secretary.
Resolved 'Jvd. That we bid him God speed in his work
and pledge him our aid.
Synod adjourned, with prayer by Rev. J. W. Strickler.
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 8th, 9 o'clock A. M., LS88.
Synod was opened, the President in the Chair, with short
devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Minutes read, corrected, and adopted.
Motion prevailed that we dispense with r*he further con-
sideration of the Constitution during this session of Synod.
Report of Committee on State of Church, by Rev. W. H.
Cone was re-committed.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Eeport of Committee on Church Institutions, by Eev. T~
S. Brown was adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE No. 3— CHURCH INSTITUTIONS .
Your committee would report the following :
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
It is with pleasure, we report the hopeful condition of this-
institution. There has been a gradual increase in at-
tendance during the year. Under the over-sight of Prof J..
G. Schaid the moral and intellectual standard has advanced
to a commendable degree, and the deportment of th&
students has also improved.
IT. PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
This Institution has enjoyed its usual prosperity through-
out the past year. There has, however, been an in-
crease in the number of boarders. We understand that the
principal, Eev. J. A. Linn is building a new fence around
the Seminary, at his own expense, and is continually ad-
ding improvements to the building and grounds. We re-
commend both these institutions to the fostering care of
Synod and the patronage of the church.
T. S. Brown,
S. L. Keller,
Jonas Cook,
J. M. Eddleman.
The Committee on President's Eeport, constituted
as following : Eev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, Eev. T. S,
Brown, Eev. W. E, Brown, Capt. T. L. Seigle and W. H.
Strauss, Esq.
Eepovt of Committee on Vacancies, by. Eev. J. W.
Strickle}-, received to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Me. Chairman : — Your committee beg leave to note the
fallowing vacancies, and submit the following recomenda-
tions :
1st. Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant.
2nd. Prosperity, Cold Water, Mt. Herniou.
3rd. Grace and Concordia.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
4th. Albermarle.
5th. Frieden's- St. Paul's and Macedonia.
Concerning the first we recommend that Mt. Carmel and
Albemarle be annexed, and that this charge when so con-
stituted, call a pastor as soon as practicable and that this
pastor be permitted to occupy a position as professor in
North Carolina College.
2nd. Concerning, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th, we recommend that
each of these vacancies secure pastors at once.
J. W. Strickler
J. A. Linn,
T. ST. Kerns.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, adopted.
Item 3, adopted.
Keferred to Committee on Pastoral Districts.
Report of Committee on vacancies was adopted as a whole,.
as amended.
Committee on President's Report, by Rev. Prof. Schaid,
was received for consideration with view to adoption, item
by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Brethren :— Your committee entrusted with the Presi-
dent's Report beg leave to return the following:
1 That a committee be appointed, with the President of
Synod as Chairman, which shall make all necessary arrange-
ments for a Historical Convention this Autumn.
Committee Appointed : Revs. F. W. E. Peschau, C. B.
King, C A. 'Rose, W. A. Lutz; Laymen: Prof. L. IL
Rothrock, Col. P. N. Heilig, W. A. Strauss, Esq.
2. In regard to the raising of the $100,000.00 we would
say : All things are possible to him that believeth. With
nearly $20,000.00 already secured, several thousand more in
sight (of the President, at least,) in the shape of bequests,,
we only need try, to discover what we can do.
3. In regard to the case of Rev. B. S. Brown.
Resolved 1, That we gladly welcome our Brother B. S.
Brown back into the North Carolina Synod.
Resolved 2. That we endorse the action of the Presideut
in .granting a letter of honorable dismissal to Rev. B. S.
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Brown to enable him to unite with our sister Synod the
Tennessee Synod.
Resolved 3, That we endorse his action in receiving the
letter when it was returned to him again by Rev. B. S-
Brown after its non-acceptance by the Tennessee Synod.
Respectfully submitted.
J. G. Schaid7
T. S. Brown,
W. R. Brown,
W. H. Strauss7
T. L. Seigle.
Item i, amended to agree with the Presidents recommen-
dation, that a committee be appointed to make all necessary
arrangements for meeting of Historical Convention,
Committee on Historical Convention of North Carolina
Synod? Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, President, Chairman, Rev,
C B. King, Rev. C. A. Rose, Rev. W. A. Lutz. Prof. L.
Rothrock, Col, P. ¥. Heilig W. H. Strauss.
Item 2, adopted.
Item 3, pending the discussion of motion to recommend
consideratisn of item 3, Rev. B. S. Brown made a lengthy
and satisfactory statement regarding the action of the Ten-
nessee Synod as related to himself.
Under item 3, several amendments and resolutions were
received and referred to Committee on Presidents report.
Item 3, was re-committed to Committee on Presidents re-
port.
Under Reconsideration ot Report of Committee on Presi-
dents Report.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure the very ex-
cellent and able address of Rev. B. S. Brown, regarding
his non-reception into our sister Synod, the Tennessee
Synod, and that we rejoice to find that- he stood so firmly on
the confessions of the church and refused to go beyond them
in accepting opinions or pratices, that are no* where required
or distinctly stated in the symbols of our church, a
r
MmJTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.. 39
Report of Committee on President's Report, by Rev. Prof.
J. G. Schawl, adopted as a whole.
Synod adjourned with benediction by the President.
EIGHTH SESSION.
MAY 8tH, 2:30 o^clock, 1888.
Synod convened, after prayer was offered by Rev. W.
H. Cone. Minutes read, corrected and approved, where-
upon the further consideration of Report -on Presidents
Report was taken up.
Reconsideration of Report of Committee -on State of
Church by Rev. W. H. Cone received and adopted.
COMMITTEE No. 2.— ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The undersigned committee beg leave to say that they
have examined the reports on the State of the Church pre-
sented by the ministers serving pastorates in connection
with this Synod, and would respectfully submit the fol-
lowing :
1. The stated services of the house of God, have been
Well attended and marked attention has been paid to the
preaching of the word. The sacraments of baptism and
Lord's Supper have been generally observed.
2. The accessions to the church and mission points during
the past year by confirmation, and restoration, adult, bap-
tism .and restoration 194; by certificates from other churches
•81; Losses by death, 71, and certificate, 64. Net gain,
232. The Sunday Schools are represented as being in a
flourishing condition Catechatical instruction is not neg-
lected and no ministers report unusually large classes of
catechumens.
3. The increase in contributions to benevolent objects and
church purposes is encouraging and gratifying. It is
worthy of note, there has been an awakening on the sub-
ject of missions and a greater interest manifested in mis-
sionary work.
4. The festivals of the church, have been observed for ,
the most part with appropriate services. No trouble has
been reported. The work in the Master's vineyard seems
to be progressiiig, peacefully and harmoniously.
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
5. The reports, do not speak of an extraordinary indica-
tion of piety, but have a steady and substantial growth in
the grace and in the knowledge of our Blessed Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ.
6. The spiritual condition of North Carolina College and
Mount Pleastant Female Seminary, are such as to warrant
the committee in saying that no danger need be apprehend-
ed, in sending the children of the church to them to be
educated.
The conservative character of, the work, of the ministry as
evinced by their reports shows, not only that they are laying
the foundation broad and deep, but that they have a just
conception of the work, in which they are'engaged.
A notable action has been taken by St. Enoch's congrega-
tion which deserves the recognition and commendation of
this Synod, viz, the donation of $74.00, "As the the begin-
ning of a Church Extension Fund, which will be placed
under control of the Synod, provided Synod approves of the
formation of a Church Extention Fund to be used in North
Carolina only." We therefore, recommend this Synod now,
appoint a Board of Church Extensiou of carrying out the
wishes of St. Enoch's. The committee would recommend
that hereafter, pastors be more concise in their reports on
the State of the Church, since the time of Synod is precious
and the reading of these papers would be difficult, and also
state that a very few pastors have observed the standing
revolutions. No. 8 in the preparation of their reports on
this subject. The committee would recommend that the
ministers be required to observe standing resolution No. 8
in the preparation of their reports on the State of the
Church.
Eespectfully,
W. H. Cone,
B. W. Cronk,
W. M. Kime,
W. T. Davis.
Pending consideration of "Beport on State of Church, a
motion prevailed to elect a Board of Church Extension.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The following Board was elected by Synod :
Clerical — Bev. W. A. Lutz, Bev. W. G. Campbell. Lay
Capt. T. L. Seigle, Capt. J. Cook and "W. H. Strauss, Esq!
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 41
A Resolution prevailed that the item of Miscellaneous
Business follow immediately after Appointment of Committees'
in the order of business.
It was resolved that the collections taken during Synod
he appropriated as follows : 1. The collections of Saturday
and Monday nights to the Board of Home and Foreign Mis-
sions. 2. All other collections to the Church Extension
Fund.
Report of Committee on Apportionments by Rev. W.
Kimball was received and adopted as amended.
42
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
COMMITTEE No. 11. —ON APPORTIONMENTS.
Your Committee would recommend that the apportion-
ments for this year be the same as last year, with the excep-
tion of Holy Trinitv reduced to $40.00 and St. Luke's to
$50.00.
We also recommend that the column headed North Car-
olina College be changed to "Church Extension," with the
same apportionments.
CHURCHES.
Organ Church
Ebenezer
St. Paul's, Wilmington.
St. John's, (Caba' us Co.)
Prosperity
Sandy Creek
Pilgrim
Reformation
Lutheran Chapel
Centre Grove
Shiloh
Nazareth
Salem
St. Luke's
Grace
Union
Christiana
St- John's, (Salisbury)
St. Michael's
St. Paul's,
Holy Trinity
Frieden's
Macedonia
St. Paul's (Alamance)
St. James' (ConcOrd)...
Mt. Hermon
Cold Water
St. Mark's (Charlotte. )
Bethel, (Stanley)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch
$ 55 00
32 00
135 00
105 00
15 00
30 00
18 00
15 00
65 00
40 00
9 00
9 00
50 00
50 00
32 50
40 00
25 00
50 00
45 00
13 00
40 00
60 00
10 On
31 00
60 00
19 00
19 00
26 00
23 00
23 00
23 00
65 00
50 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
COMMITTEE No. 11.- -ON APPORTIONMENTS.-Continued.
CHURCHES.
Trinity
Concordia
St. Matthew's
St. Peter's
Luther's Church
Bethel, (Rowan)
St, Paul's (Rowan)
Christ's Chnrch
St. Matthew's. (Davie)
Providence
Hopewell
Bethany
Low's Church
Richland
Coble
Amity Hill
Albemarle
Respectfully Submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
W. KIMBALL,
H. C. HAITHCOX,
L. W. S. BOST.
Following resolutions were adopted.
Resolved, That hereafter, we use Stall's Parochial blanks,
and recommend that our Sister Synods do the same.
Resolved That the Secretary procure a supply of these
and furnish our pastors annually.
J. W. Eddleman, J. K Plaster, S. F- Ludwick, D. C.
Faggart were excused from further attendance upon Synod.
The following vote of thanks was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be, and are hereby
tendered to the pastor and members of this congregation
and their friends for the kind and most hospitable manner
in which we have been entertained during our Sy nodical
Sessions in Concord, 1ST. C.
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of the committee on the Black welder's will case, by
Capt. J. Cook was received for publication in minutes.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE" ON BLACRWELDER'S WILL.
Concord, N. C, May 7th, 1888.
We your committee appointed at the last Convention of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, held in
St. MichaePs Church, Iredell county, 1ST. C, beg leave to
make this our report.
1st. We have examined the Records of Cabarrus county,
in the clerks office, and find the will of M. A. Blackwelder
recorded in said office, in which said will, the said, M. A.
Blackwelder deceased, wills to North Carolina Synod, one
thousand dollars, see copy of said will hereto attached
marked "B." in relation to the matter.
2nd, We find from the Records of said Court, that the
said will of M. A. Blackwelder deceased, has been construed
by said court in a suit Geo. W. Bost and wife et al vs. A. D.
Misenhiiner and wife Leah et al, and find from the Records
of said court as filed and recorded that the opinion of the
court so filed and recorded to be, that Leah Blackwelder now
Leah Misenhiiner, is entitled to the use of the lands of M.
A Blackwelder deceased, during her life time.
3rd. We find from the Records of saidCourt that the estate
of M. A. Blackwelder deceased, has been settled, and the
personal property of said Blackwelder entirely consumed in
the payment of his debts and charges of Administration.
4th. We find that the estate of said M. A. Blackwelder
deceased, now in the hands of the Executrix, consists of
two hundred and thirty-three dollars cash deposited in the
office of the Superior Court Clerk, and also 275 acres of
valuable land lying on Little Cold Water Creek. The two
huudred and thirty-three dollars came from sale of real es-
tate, in the town of Concord and being the proceeds of realty,
the said Leah Misenhiiner has a life interest in this fund
just as she has in the real estate of said M. A.' Blackwelder
deceased.
Respectfully Submitted.
Jonas Cook, ) ,-, ... \
t> a t>^ J,^ r Committee.
R. A. Brown, j
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
[EXHIBIT B.]
Will of M* A. Blackwelder.
I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Leah L. and all
my children, all of my property, both real and personal to
have and to hold as long as she keep my name, if she
marries then in that event she draws a child's part.
I will and bequeath to my wife one hundred acres of land,
if she marries to have aud to hold her life time, and at her
death, then it is to go to my children and that their hundred
acres ot land be laid off, by three free holders, her choice and
that they commence on the long line between my Brother
H. A. Blackwelder and myself, about two or three hundred
yards South of the sweet gum corner, at the mouth of the
mouth of the Martin Walter branch, and that it be laid so
that it includes my house and mill and cotton gin.
It is my will, if my wife and all of my children die then
in that event, that my sister Sophia L. Bost now the wife of
George Bost and her heirs first receive one thousand dollars
of my estate.
It is my will, that if my wife and children die as before
stated, that one thousand dollars go to St. James Church in
Concord, N. C, and that thousand to be put on interest aud
the interest to be taken to pay the Minister of said church
yearly.
It is my will, if my wife and children die, that one thous-
and go to the North Carolina Synod of the Lutherau Church
of North Carolina, and it to be on interest as before stated.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That Mr. R. L. Barne, be admitted to examina-
tion with a view to aiding him in prosecution of his studies
in the North Carolina College.
Examining Committee : Revs. W. A. Lutz, H. A. Trex-
ler, W. B. Ketchie.
Resolved, That Messrs. Henry Petrea and John Ritchie, ap-
plicants, be admitted to examination before the Ministerium
with a view of aiding them in prosecuting their studies in a
Theological Seminary.
Resolved, That at the request of the colored brethren, the
Colored Work, be placed for the present under the care of
the President of Synod, until the proposed co-operation
with the Maryland Synod be consummated.
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA-
Resolved, That Synod at the beginning of the night session?
hear the reports of Eev W. G. Campbell, respecting;
Lexington Mission, of Eev. C. B. King respecting States-
ville, and of Eev. T, S. Brown respecting Mooresville.
Synod adjourned to meet is Ministerial^-, Prayer by
Eev. EL M, Brown,
mNTH SESSION,
Mat 8th, 8 o'clock, V. M,r 1888.
Synod convened 8 P. M., with President in the Chair and
was opened with prayer by Eev. W, Kimball. Minutes
read and approved.
The first hour of session was, by appointment,, devoted to-
consideration of Eeports on Missions, Eev. W. G. Cam-
bell made a report concerning the Lexington Mission.
Resolved, That the Lexington Mission be placed under
the care of Eev. D. W. Michael for the ensuing Synodical
year.
Eev. C. B. King reported on Statesvilie Mission;; where-
upon! Eev. W. Kimball was appointed missionary to States-
ville, with discretionary power.
Eev. T. S. Brown, reported on Mooresville Mission.
It was
Resolved, That our missionary interest in the Mooresville
Mission remain in statu quo.
The following resolution was adopted;
Resolved, That our President visit Eidgeway, a station on
the E. & G. E. E,, Ealeigh, Durham and Monroe, and that
he be given discretionary powers with the view of organiz-
ing Lutheran congregations and that his expenses be paid
by Synod.
The above resolution was amended as follows, viz : That
Eidgeway congregation be invited by the President to unite
with the North Carolina Synod.
Synod adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Benediction by President.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
TENTH SESSION.
May 9th, 9 o'clock A. M., 18188.
Synod convened, with the President in the Chair, after
-singing Hymn 181, and was opened with prayer by Eev. C.
A. Eose. Minutes were read, corrected and approved.
Eeport of Committee on Unfinished Business by Eev. C.
A. Eose, was received, to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Yonr committee would report the following :
1st. Did the Corresponding Secretary furnish and forward
to the Tennessee Synod the resolutions bearing on the
question of Uuiou between the North Carolina Conference
of Ihe Tennessee Synod and this body, as directed on
page 21 3
2nd. Were the minutes of the W. H. and F. M. Society
published free of charge, according to the recommendation
of Synod page 24 !
3rd. Was the resolution complied with, in regard to the
Constitution, or in other words was it passed from minister
to minister in due time, for all to have a careful' perusal
•of the same f
4th. Did the committee appointed to adjust the dis-
harmony, at Mt. Carmel Church discharge their duty?
5th. On page 28 we find that speakers were appointed on
Education and Missions to deliver addresses at this meet-
ing of Synod. Have they discharged their duty ?
6th. Did the pastors comply with the resolution, in regard
to Eev. D. J. Koontz, colored ?
7th. Has the Board of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary
complied with the resolution on page 30, and is Synod pre-
pared to pay the amount assumed for this year.
8th. Did the congregations ratify the action of Synod in
regard to the arrangement of Pastoral Districts, as found on
pages 31 and 32?
9th. On page 3fi we find a recommendation in regard to
the Augusta Mission, has this been complied with %
10th. Did Eev. H. M. Brown, Home Missionary in the
Forsyth Mission locate in Winston, and give special atten-
tion to that point as directed on page 1>Q ?
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
11th. Has Rev. J. A. Linn been invited to preach for the
Albemarle congregation, as per recommendation on page 36 ?
12th. Is Brother Campbell prepared, or has he discharged
the duty assigned him per resolution on page 38?
13th. Has the President of Synod complied with the direc-
tion on page 39 in regard to the Foreign Mission Fund ?
14th. Did the delegates appointed to represent this body
in the last meeting of the United Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in the South, attend the meeting of said
Synod, and are they ready to report ?
15th. Did the Southern Conference, comply with resolu-
tion found on page 39 ?
16th. Is the President of the Synod ready to report upon
the Colored Mission Wok ?
17th. Did Brother Kimball complete his work as Finan-
cial Agent of North Carolina College ?
18th. Has the President of the Synod looked after our in-
terests in Raleigh, Goldsboro and Newbern ?
19th. Did the delegates elected to the Sister Synods at-
tend the meetings of said Synods'?
20th. Are the Committees on Father Anthony's and Eev.
J. S. Heilig's death ready to report?
21st. Has the Committee on the Blackwelder will case
reported ?
22nd. Were Rev. C. B. Miller and D. M. Michael regularlv
called and ordained to the gospel ministry as provided for
by Ministerium on, page 45.
23d. Did the Corresponding Secretary secure reduced
rates to this meeting of Synod ?
Respectfully,
C. A. Rose,
A. D. L. Mohee,
O. M. Holshouser.
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•" 8. All but three.
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" 11, Yes.
" 12. Duty performed,
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•'•< 14, Yes,
" 15. Yes.
" 16, Yes.
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" I&. Duty performed.
" "20. Committee authorised to repo it previous to ad-
journment of Synod.
Item 21. Yes.
" 22. Yes.
" 23. Tried but failed.
The report was adopted as & whole.
The following prevailed^
Resolved, That Luther's Church be requested to secure
the services of Rev. S. Rothrock, as a pastor, for the coming
year, and that Synod supplement his salary to the amount
■of Forty Dollars provided that the congregation shall raise
for the same purpose Seventy Dollars.
The following was unanimously adopted i
Resolved, By the North Carolina Synod of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church, that every Pastor within the
the bounds of this Synod be requested to wear the Clerical
Robe, as far as practicable and encourage the custom, inas-
much as it is churchly and strictly Lutheran, both in usage
and custom, and also that the Pastors be required to wear
the Clerical Robe at all the Divine Services of Synodical
Sessions.
Resolutions on the death of Rev. J. S. Heilig were read by
Rev. W. G. Campbell and adopted by a rising vote, and
ordered to be spread upon the minutes.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF REV. J. S. HEILIG.
Your committee to prepare resolutions on the death of
Rev. J. S. Heilig would report as follows :
The life of our Brother, was one of great usefulness and
we mark its close with regret He began his labors in the
North Carolina Synod, in St. Enoch's charge, in the Fall of
1852, where he remained fourteen vears. He labored in
.:0 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Pennsylvania for a number of years, but again returned to
his native State, he lived in Concord and co-operated with
the pastor of St. Jaines' Church, though in no official capac-
ity except as Superintendent of the Sunday School. Re-
ceiving a call to serve the church of Harper's Ferry, he
removed there in 1885, but died in the first year of his
pastorate, and now lies buried in the bounds of our Synod
in the Cemetery at Concoid. He was an exemplary Chris-
tian man, a good and faithful pastor and we hereby record
our appreciation of his work and our regret at his death.
We tender his family, our heartful sympathies.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. G. Campbell,
W. Kimball.
Report of Delegates to United Synod by Rev. F. W. E.
Pesehau, was received and considered item by item.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
The undersigned, delegates of this Synod to the Second
Convention of the United Synod, would report that they at-
tended the same. The United Synod met in the Church
of the Ascension, Savannah Ga., Xov. 24 to 29, 18S7. Nearly
all of the Synods in connection with our general body had
full delegations. It was a pleasant and harmonious Conven-
tion, and much business of importance wras transacted.
Of the many things done, we present some that claim and
deserve your special consideration.
1st. It was agreed that $4,000 be raised each year by our
District Synods to carry on and further our Home Mission
work, with a General Secretary in the field. We recommend
that Synod assume its proportionate share of raising this
amount annually.
2nd. It was also decided that we begin missionary work
in the Empire of Japan, as soon as a suitable missionary
can be found for this foreign work. To carry on this
Foreign Mission enterprise, properly, it was resolved that
$2,000.00 be raised each year. We recommend that the
Synod assume its proportionate share in raising this
amount. It is a gratifying fact that the Board of Missions, has
now on hand for tin; foreign work, almost $2,000.00 which
are safely deposited in the bank.
3rd. The subject of a Theological Seminary being dis-
cussed your delegation put in a strong plea for Salisbury.
MINUTE -i E. E SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 51
in our State. We should have one of the general enter-
prises of our General Body and therefore recommend first,
that the Synod take special action upon this subject and
make special efforts to secure the Theological Seminary
within its bounds, second, that a committee of five be
appointed to recommend action, prepare plans, etc., for the
Synod's guidance in the beginning, erecting or securing of
a Theological Seminary in its own bounds.
Let us labor for this, unitedly and earnestly. We voted
with one exception against the closing of the Seminary, that
was, and are therefore also entitled to special consideration.
It is gratifying and encouraging to realize that we are
growing in strength and that our United Synod numbers
33,544 communicant members, and 16,961 Snndav School
scholars, and that it raised $70,338.02.
The new liturgy has been completed and will in due time
be printed. The next Convention will be held in our own
State, and at Wilmington 11 A. M., Thursday before the
third Sunday in November 1889.
Full reports of the proceedings, having appeared in the
papers and the printed minutes having been distributed,
we deem it unnecessary to further extend our report.
Thanking you for the honor bestowed upon us, and the
confidence reposed in us,
We are yours in the love and work of Christ.
F. W. E. Peschau,
C. A. Eose,
C B. King,
T. S. Brown,
J. D. Shirey,
P. N. Heilig,
T. L. Seigle,
Item 1st, adopted.
Item 2d, adopted as amended.
Item 3d, adopted.
Report, adopted as a whole.
Committee on Theological Seminary — Rev. C. A. Rose,
Rev. C. B. King, Rev. J. A. Linn, Col. P. N Heilig and
I. F. Patterson.
The following was adopted :
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA*
Wheueas, Tbe Trustees of North Carolina College, aj>
pointed a committee of five to wait on the Legislature of
North Carolina, at its next session, to ask an appropriation'
of Twenty Thousand Dollars to said College, in lien of the
Twenty Thousand Dollars loaned the State before the war
and lost by the State during the war. Therefore,
Resolved, That, the Synod of North Carolina heartily
concur in and endorse the action of the Board of Trustees.
The following six resolutions «oneerning tbe Board of
Church Extension were adopted.
Resolved 1st. That the Board of Church Extension have-
power to frame and adopt a Constitution and By-Laws for
its government and be authorized to secure an act of in-
corporation so as to be known, in law and enabled to receive
bequests, legacies and monies,
Resolved 2nd, That the members of said Board shall hold!
office at the pleasure of Synod and in case ot resignation r
death, or removal of any member of the Board, the Board
shall have power to fill the vacancy so caused, ad interim.
(Resolved 3rd, That the Board shall render an account to
Synod annually of all acts performed by it during the year.
'Resolved 4th. That the column in Parochial Reports
headed Church Extension be discontinued and the congre-
gations in our connection be asked to make a voluntary
offering to the Board, at Refomation Day or Christmas each
year,
(Resolved 5th, That the money apportioned by the Ap-
portionment Committee this year be added to the amount
apportioned to Synodical Treasury.
The following was adopted :
(Resolved, That the good people of St. Enoch's E, L. Church
have our heartfelt thanks for the inauguration of a Church
Extension Fund, and for turning the same over to Synod.
Rev. R. L. Brown and O. M. Hoishouser were excused
from further attendance upon Synod.
Rev. H. M. Brown reported on Father Anthony's death,
the same adopted by a rising vote and authorized to be
spread upon minutes.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FATHER ANTHONY'S DEATH.
Inasmuch as our kind heavenly Father has called from
our midst and Church on earth to that above, our esteemed
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
brother and father in the Church, Rev. J. B. Anthony; who
has so faithfully labor.ed in the Master's vineyard for more
than fifty years, and who now lies buried in the Cemetery at
ML Pleasant, X. C.
(Resolved, That while we deeply lament the death
of Father Anthony, yet we bow in humble submis-
sion, realizing that as a servant of the Lord, he has been
called from his labors on earth to the joys of the Kingdom
above.
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. Brown.
The following was adopted:
(Resolved, That the attention of thisSynod^be directed to the
care of the grave of our beloved brother, the late Rev. Wm,
Artz, who spent his whole life and labors within the bounds
of the North Carolina Synod, and who now lies buried
within its bounds at St. John's, Cabarrus, without any
mark of respect, and that a committee be appointed to col*
lect funds to erect a suitable monument.
Committee to consider Bro. Wm. Artz's grave — Rev. S.
L, Keller, J. A. Linn, and Lay Delegate D. C. Faggart.
It was resolved that Synod pay $25.00 to Rev. D. J*
Koontz, (colored,) for his services in the colored mission.
Synod adjourned with benediction by the President, to
meet in afternoon session at 2 o'clock.
ELEVENTH SESSION.
May 9, 2:30 P. M.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. D. W. Michael.
Committee to look into the report of the Board of Church
Extension consists of Revs. H. M. Brown and T. S. Brown,
and Lay Delegate W. T. Davis.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved 1st. That Rev. Professor J. G. Schaid be prin-
cipal, and Rev. W. G. Campbell, alternate, to deliver an
address on education at our next meeting of Synod.
Resolved 2d. That Rev. S. L. Keller be principal, and
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, alternate, to deliver an address on mis-
sions at our next meeting.
54 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Appropriations, by Rev. J. A.-
Linn, received to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your Committee beg' leave to report as follows:
We find that there is in the hands of Synod $1,413.75.,
and recommend that the following appropriations be made;
1. That $183,00, balance in full as per resolution of Synod r
be paid St. Mark's, Charlotte, out of Home Mission fund.
2. That balance of Home Mission fund, $161.57,- be paid
to the General Board of Missions of the United Synod.
3. That $100.00 be paid out of Sy nodical treasury toward
the liquidation of the Seminary debt.
A. That $150.00 l>e paid Rev. H. ML Brown out of Synodi-
cal fund.
5- That Rev. W, Kimball, Financial Agent of X. C. Col-
lege,- be paid $120.07 out of College funds, and balauce due
him, $288.30, out of Sy nodical fund.
& That $85.00 be appropriated to printing Minutes,
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. Linn,
D. W. Michael,
item 1 adopted.-
Item 2 adopted.
Item 3 adopted as amended-
Item 1 adopted.
Item 5 adopted.
Item 6 adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.'
The following was adopted;
Resolved, That all funds in the hands of Synod for For-
eign Missions be forwarded to the Board of Missions of the
United Synod-
The following resolution was adopted:
Inasmuch as the Sunday School is an exceedingly
important part of our Church Work, and inasmuch a?
the Synod has not arranged for the holding of a Sunday
School Convention at its annual meetings, therefore
'MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolved., That the committee on holding the Historical
Convention, set apart on their programme one day of the
Convention for addresses &c, in the interests of our Sunday
Schools and our Sunday School Workers.
The following resolution prevailed :
(Resolved, That Mr. A. M. Park be called to the office of
the Gospel Ministry as an Evangelist to undertake amission
in Charlotte, X. C, among the Freedmen, and that he he
ordained at the earliest convenience of the President.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Revs, J. G. Schaid. S. L. Keller and Hon,
H. C. McAlister constitute the eoniniittee on Beneficiary
Education.
Rev. Geo, H, Cox was elected a member of the Board of
Trustees of the North Carolina College in place of Rev. R.
"W. Petrea. It was
Resolved, That Messrs. C. A. Brown and Henry Fisher
Theological students of Gettysburg Theological Seminary,
be requested to supply some of our vacant charges with
preaching, during their summer vacation, and that the above
named be placed under the care of President of the Synod
in connection with the Presidents of the District Confer-
ences in which they may labor.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That Revs. W. A. Lutz, C. B. King and C. A.
Rose constitute the Advisory Board of Missions.
Report of Committee on Church Extension was received
and adopted. [See minutes of Church Extension.]
Recommendation of the Ministeriuni regarding Messrs.
J. H. Ritchie and H. M. Petrea, was adopted. [See minutes
of Ministeriuni.]
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That two thousand copies of the minutes be
printed hj the Lutheran Publication Company, Wilming-
ton, N. G
(kesolved, That the committee on Beneficiary Educa-
tion be instructed if necessary, to make a special effort to
raise whatever funds maybe needed to carry out the provis-
ions of Synod.
Resolved, That Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, President of
Korth Carolina College, be requested to visit congregations
and collect subscriptions on College Endowments,
56 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DELEGATED ELECTED TO SISTER SYNODS.
To the South Carolina Synod Eev. T. S. Brown, principal?
Eev. W. G. Campbell, Alternate.
To the Tennessee Synod, Eev. W. A. Lutz, principal,
Eev. C. B. King, Alternate.
The following resolutions were adopted ;
Besolved, That hereafter our congregations be requested to
elect as delegates, such as will remain until the close of the
Sy nodical Sessions.
Besolved, That the ministers of the different congregations
be requested to introduce the Book of Common
Service, and urge their members to supply themselves with
copies of the same.
Besolved, That the Synod renew its repeated endorsement
of the Lutheran Visitor, and most heartily recommend it to
our people.
Besolved, That the list of Standing Committees, include a
Committee upon Church Literature
(Reselved, That we hereby extend a vote of thanks to the
Choir of St. James, for the very excellent music rendered
during the sessions and services of this Synodical Conven-
tion ; and also to the Charlotte Chronicle and Wilmington
Messenger for the services of a special reporter during the
Sessions of Synod.
PLACE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING OF SYNOD.
By vote of Synod, its next annual meeting (Eighty-sixth
Convention) will be held at St. John's Church, Cabarrus
County, K". C, on Friday before the first Sunday in May
1889.
(Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stand ad-
journed to meet at 10:30 A. M., on Friday before the first
Sunday in May 1889, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Cabarrus County, N. C
The minutes of this session were read and approved :
The business of Synod being completed, the Eighty Fifth
Annual Convention was closed, by the President, according
to prescribed form.
CHAS. B. KIXG, Secretary.
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
DIVINE SERVICES.
Opening sermon by Rev. J. L. Buck, the retiring Secretary.
Friday evening, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, preached.
Saturday Night, May 5th, 8 o'clock, P. M
Missionary Mass Meeting in St. James' Church. Rev. W.
R. Brown according to appointment delivered the Annual
Synodical Missionary Address. Addresses followed by
Revs. D. A. Sox, J. H. Summitt, and L. K. Probst.
SUNDAY HEKVICES.
St. James' Church, morning, Rev. J. D- Shirey.
Afternoon at 3-30 o'clock, Sunday School Mass meeting.
Addresses by Rev. C. B. King, Rev. Luth. K. Probst, Rev.
F. W. E. Pcschau, and lay delegate W. H. Strauss, Esq.
Presbyterian Church, morning, Rev. Prof. J. H. Turner.
Methodist Episcopal Church, morning, Rev. C. A. Rose;
at night, Rev B. W. Cronk.
Reformed Church, morning, Rev. W. R. Brown.
Scotia Seminary, morning, Rev. S. L. Keller.
African M. E. Church, morning, Rev. A. M. Park, (col'd)
Cold Water, Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Sunday Evening in St. James' Church, the Lord's Supper-
was administered to members of the Synod and others after
a sermon by Rev. D. A. Sox,
Wednesday, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, on II Kings, 5-3.
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OT CHTJEOH EXTENSION.
The first meeting of the Board of Church Extension of the
Synod of North Carolina was held in St. James Chnrch, Con-
cord, Wednesday, May 9, 1888.
The members of the Board elected at the Eighty Fifth
Convention of the Synod of North Carolina were all present.
They are :
Eev. W. A. Lntz, Enochville ; Eev. W. G. Campbell,
Concord ; Capt. T. L. Seigle, Charlotte • Capt. Jonas Cookr
Mt. Pleasant; Mr. W. H. Strauss, Wilmington.
The Board was organized and the following officers elect-
ed, viz:
President. — Eev. W. A. Ltjtz.
Secretary. — Eev. W. G. Campbell.
Treasurer. — Capt. T. L. Seigle.
The Secretary and Capt. Jonas Cook were appointed a
committee to draught Constitution and By-Laws and secure
charter.
The common idea of the Board was that no money should
be loaned by the Board, until the sum accumulated amounts
to $1,000.
There is now in the hands of the Board $75 from the St*
Enoch's congregation and $23.21 from the St. James con-
gregation, amounting to $98.21 which the Treasurer will
place upon interest.
The Board adjourned to meet, at the next Convention of
Synod or sooner at the call of the President.
W. G. Campbell, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 61
IV[inute0 of tjje Ijini^erfnin.
FIRST SESSION.
May 7th, 5 o'clock, P. M., 1888.
The ministerium was called to order by the President of
Syno A. Prayer by Rev. Prof. J. G. Sehaid ; whereupon the
President of Synod read a very kind and complimentary
letter from Rev. J. G. Butler, D. D., Professor in Howard
University, regarding Mr. Alfred M. Park's, (eol'd) applica-
tion for ordination by the North Carolina Synod and Minis-
terium.
It was moved that Mr, Park be brought before the Minis-
terium for a colloquium.
Rev. Prof. J. G. Sehaid, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and Rev. C. A.
Rose, were appointed by the President as a Committee to
conduct the Colloquium. The committee reported favora"
bly, and recommended A. M. Park for examination.
Committee's report was received, and the following Ex-
amining Committee appointed : Rev. Prof. J. G. Sehaid,
Rev. W. G. Campbell, and Rev. W. A. Lutz.
The Ministerium adjourned, pending examination of
Candidate Park, to meet in evening session. Benediction
by Rev. Mr. Summitt.
SECOND SESSION.
May 7th, 10 o'clock P. M. 188S.
Ministerium called to order by President. Prayer by
Rev. W R. Ketchie. Minutes of former session read and
approved; whereupon the examination of Candidate Park
was continued.
6'2 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA-
On motion the Min-isterium was requested to recommend!
that Rev. Samuel Holt, be excused from further attendance-
upon the present session of the Synod and Ministerium.
Ministerium adjourned, with prayer by Eev. L. K. Probst,
THIRD SESSION.
May 8th, 5 o'clock, P. M., 1888
Ministerium met immediately upon adjournment of the
Synod, President in the chair. Prayer by Rev. J. D.
Shirey. Minutes of former meeting were read, corrected
and approved.
Mr. J. H. Ritchie was admitted to the Ministerium and
examined as an applicant for aid as a beneficiary.
Revs. T. S. Brown .and J. D. Shirey were appointed as
an Examining Committee, and dischaiged their duties as
such.
After the colloquium the committee offered the following-
report which was adopted :
Your committee advise that this Ministerium recommend
John H. Ritchie to Synod for aid to prosecute his theological
studies at the Philadelphia Theological Seminary.
J. D. Shirey,
T. S. Brown.
A motion to recommend to the Svnod that $100.00 for the
first year be given Mr. J. H. Ritchie, prevailed.
The committee appointed to examine A. M. Park for or-
dination reported as follows:
Your committee have performed their duty assigned
them, and recommend Mr. A. M. Park for ordination when-
ever he shall receive a call from a Lutheran congregation.
J. G. Schaid,
W. A. Lutz,
W. G. Campbell,
The report was adopted.
The matter of ordination was entrusted to the President
of the Synod.
After further colloquium Ministerium adjourned with
prayer by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA., 63
FOUKTH SESSION.
Miy 8th, 30 oclock P. M. 1888.
Ministeriimi was opened with prayer by Hev. J. H. Sum-
mitt.
Mr. K. L. Bamei was introduced into the Ministerium
for a'colloquium. Committee appointed to conduct the collo-
quium reported their duty performed.
The following resolution prevailed :
Resolved, That this ministerium recommend that the
Synod appropriate $100.00 to Mr. H. M. Petrea for the
prosecution of his theological studies in Philadelphia Theo-
logical Seminary, subject to the discretion of the committee
on Beneficiary Education.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction by Eev. A. D.
L. Moser-
64 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
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 iu accordance with the Church Discip-
line, Chapter VI., Section III, the Church Councils be in-
structed to require every member of the Church, to contrib-
ute to the support of the Gospel, except such as in their
judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod
shall call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement
with the former pastor as to salary.
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 the courteous recognition of the pres-
ence of Ministers, not of the Lutheran Church, be taken bjf
recording their names iu the Minutes as having been in at-
tendance 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 in
full to Synod, with interest, the amounts as severally re-
ceived 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 as there is a lack of system in the re-
ports, and that as no report whatever concerning the
state or growth of piety, in any of our institutions, has been
MINUTER E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 65
submitted to the committee, and as it is the duty of no one
specially to do so, and a* system in all things lighten",
the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee
would recommend that hereafter the following order should
be observed in reporting : 1. Attendance npon the various
means of grace, such as public worship, the attention paid
thereto, and observance of the Sacrament of Baptism and
the (Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number in the increase
of membership by confirmation, 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 for benevolent objects and to
church purposes. 1. Items of special signification or mis-
cellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on
church troubles, etc. 5. Growth or decline of spiritual life
and indications of piety. 6. That the President of each of
our institutions be required to report to Synod on the re-
ligious conditions of the students in our schools of learning.
9. Resolved, That the Eecording Secretary be authorized
to award the contract for printing the Minutes of each
Synod before the assembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and con-
stitutions used in the organization of Children's Societies
and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and con-
stitutions thus used, to our pastors and people where or-
ganizations have not yet been effected.
12. 'Resolved, That the money from the Children's Mis-
sionary Societies be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked,
"Children's Fund for Foreign Missions," and that the
amounts thus collected be accredited upon the assessments
of the various congregations for Foreign Missions.
13. 'Resolved, That any person wishing to become a bene-
ficiary of this Synod, be required to present his request to
Synod in person, if possible/ or through his pastor, and that
he become a beneficiary of Synod, only after he has been
decided worthy of aid, by a majority vote of Synod.
11. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from
the Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our
church."
BOARB OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., President,
Rev. J. A. LINN, A- M., Vice President.
Hon. H. C. MCALLISTER, Secretary,
JONAS COOK, Esq., Treasurer,
Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL,
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU,
Kkv. WHITSON KIMBALL.
Rev. GEO. H. COX,
Mk. R. A. BROWN-,
Dr. P. A. BARRIER,
Mr. G. E. RITCHIE,
Dr. R. A. SHIMPOCK,
Mr. H. W. LUDWIG,
Mk. J. W. MILLER,
Capt. W. A. BARRIER.
Rev. C. A. ROSE,
Mr. C. E. BERNHARDT,
Rev. J. W. STRICKLER.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT. PLEASANT FEMALE SMART.
Rev. Prof. J. A. LINN, Principal.
Mr. M. A. HOLSHOUSER,
Dr. C. M. POOLE,
Mr. A. FOIL,
J. J. MISENHEIMER, Esq.,
Mr JOHN LENTZ,
ilev. C. A. ROSE,
Rev. W. A. LUTZ,
Mr. C. H. FISHER,
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D..
Capfc. JONAS COOK,
Rev. W. R. BROWN.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
. EVAiNGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IX
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CABARRUS COUNTY, N. C,
•
Beginning Friday, MAY 3d, 1889.
•1889:
Lutheran Publication Company,
Newberry. S- C.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CABARRUS COUNTY, N. C,
Beginning Friday, MAY 3d, 1889.
1889:
Lutheran Publication Company,
Newberry, S. C.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President.— Eev. F. W. E. PESCHAU Wilmington, N. 0.
Eec. Sec— Ket. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C-
Cor. Sec— Kev. W. G. CAMPBELL Concord' N.' C.
Treasurer.— Col. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
OFFICERS OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
President.— Eev. W. A. LUTZ Enochville, N. C.
Secretary.— Eev. W. G. CAMPBELL Concord, N. C.
Treasurer.— CAPT. T. L. SEIGLE Charlotte', N. C-
FIFTY-SIS. TEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
EEV. S. EOTHEOCK, D. D. EEV. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING-
The 87th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina will be held in St. Luke's Church, Tyro Shops, Davidson County,
N. C, beginning on Friday before the first Sunday in May, 1890.
MINUTES
OS' THE
EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CJLROUINJL.
Held in St. John's Chukch, Cabarbus County, N. C,
Beginning Friday, May 3d, 1889.
Opening' Session.
The Eighty-Sixth Annual Convention of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met in St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Rev. S. L.
Keller, pastor, Friday morning, at 10:30 o'clock May 3d, 1889.
Opening services were conducted by the President, Correspond-
ing Secretary and Recording Secretary, and by request of Presi-
dent, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., took part. The Synodical sermon
was then preached by the President, Rev. F. W E. Peschau, from
Prov. 22 : 28. After prayer by Rev. Dr. S. Rothrock the Synod was
formally opened by the President, according to prescribed form
in the Book of Common Service.
Roll was called and the following ministers and laydelegates
were enrolled :
Ministers. Time Entering Post-office. Delegate.
Ministry.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D....1833 Gold Hill, N. C Geo. L. Wilhelm.
" J. B. Davis, D. D 1833 West Liberty, Ohio
" W. H. Cone 1568 New Market, Va
" W. Kimhall 1859 China Grove. N. C Capt. J. A. Fisher.
" J. D. Shirey 1800 Bear Poplar, N. C.........C. H. Bost.
" G. F. Schaeffer 1851 Monroe, Ga
" A. D. L. Moser .1863 Euochville, N. C
" W. R. Ketchie 1868 Cappa, N. C
" J. H. Fesperman 1868 Troutman, N. C
" R. L. Brown 1868 Mocksville, N. C Jno. W. Felker.
" E. P. Parker 1871 Salem, N. C
4 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministkrs. Time Entering Post-office. Delegate.
Ministry.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox 1872 Copal Grove, N. C Geo. W. Dry.
H. M. Brown 1873 Rural Hall, N. C G. J. Helsobeck.
P. E. Zlnk 1873 Linwood, N. C
F. W. E. Peschau 1873 Wilmington, N. C W. H. Strauss, Esq.
Prof. J. G. Schaid 1875 Mount Pleasant, N.C...
W. A. Lutz 1877 Enochvllle, N. C Prof. F. B. Brown.
Prof. J. A. Linn 1877 Mount Pleasant, K. C...
W. G. Campbell 1877 Concord, N. C A. M. Brown.
J. M. Hedrick 1877 Concord, N. C J. M. Faggart.
J. L. Buck 1S78 China Grove, N. C W. II. Earnhardt.
Wm. Stoudenmire 1880 Chicago, 111
J. W. Strickler 18S1 Salisbury, K C Jno. C. Lingle.
C. A. Rose 1SS2 Zeb. N. C M. G. M. Fisher.
T. S.Brown ,1882,...., Charlotte, ^.C^^.^.-X^pt. T. L. Seigle.
B. W. Cronk ,.1884 Brick Cntiroh, N. C.'. Ino. B. O'Briant.
II. A. Trexler 188(3 EockwelL N. C Dr. C. M. Poole.
W. R. Brown 188B HeiligsMill, N. C P. A. Sloop.
Chas. B. King 1886 Salisbury, N. C J. Z. Schultz.
D. W. Michael 1887 Tyro Shops. N. C
S. L. Keller 1887 Concord, N. C Hon. H. C. McAllister.
J. H. Wyse 18S8 Mount Pleasant, N. C...C. II. Fisher.
VACANT CHURCHES.
Alamance.— Delegate— Jno. Wagoner.
Iredell.— Delegate— S. A. Hoover.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. S. Rothrock to meet
■at 2 o'clock P. M.
FIRST SESSION.
Friday, May 3d, 2 O'clock P. M.
Synod was called to order by the President. Hymn, and prayer
by Rev. C B. King. Minutes of opening session read and ap-
proved.
The President read his annual report, which was received and
held for reference to the proper Committee.
President's Report.
Beloved Brethren: — With a heart profoundly thankful to God that
He has spared us all during another year, I appear before you as your re-
tiring President. I am also thankful to you, for your forbearance with
me and your kindness towards me, and wherever I have failed in any
particular to have come up to my full duty, I ask your kind forgiveness.
As I now for the third time and very likely for the last time in my life*
report to you as your retiring President, and turn over to you and through
you to my successor, the interests entrusted to me, by your kindness, for
three consecutive years, my feelings are mingled feelings of joy and
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NOETH CAROLINA. O
sorrow — of joy because of our success, and of sorrow because more has
not been done.
In the past year, peace has bee n preserved in our midst, and the work
throughout the Synod has prospered. For this let us heartily thank
God, and to preserve the same let us under God's blessing labor earnestly
and unitedly, being ever "as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves."
Preserve unity, brethren, and preserve harmony ! Keep out discussions
that will rend us to pieces, and in all the heritage our fathers left us,
good and Lutheran, let us rojoiae and abide, with charity to all, and
malice to none, in essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things
charity. Then shall we prosper.
This is my parting advice, "Be at peace among yourselves," and may
the grand old Synod, in the same spirit of liberal kindness that has always
characterized her, and with a conservatism that will guard against all ex-
tremes, go on from success to success, strong in her unity, loved for her
liberality, appreciated for her kindness and worthy of honor for her labors.
The important facts it becomes my duty to bring to your attention
are presented to you in the following record of official matters and of
recommendations for your consideration.
LETTEES OE DISMISSAL.
Rev. C. B. Miller upon his written request was furnished a letter of
honorable dismissal to unite with the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia
Synod last Fall, he having accepted a call from one of its churches.
Nov. 6th, 1888, I forwarded Bev. B. S. Brown a letter of honorable dis-
missal to unite with the Virginia Synod, in whose bounds he had been
called as pastor.
Our good wishes and prayers follow these brethren in their new
surroundings.
NEW MEMBEES.
Rev. J. H. Wyse, having received and accepted a call from Holy Trinity
Church Mt. Pleasant, forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal
Nov. 26th, 188S, from the Pennsylvania Synod, and I ordered his name
placed upon our ministerial roll.
Rev. J. M. Hedrick, once before a beloved member of our Synod, has
come back to us again, having received and accepted a call from the Cold
"Water charge. He forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal from
S. W. Virginia Synod, which was accepted and his name ordered enrolled
in our clerical list.
We bid these brethren welcome, and hope their labors among us will be
blessed of God, to the saving of sinners and the edification of the saints.
SUPPLIES.
Rev. E . P. Parker has been acting as supply in the Alamance charge-
Of this he informed me Nov. 28th, 1888.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., has been serving Luther Church as supply.
D MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DEDICATION.
St. Paul's Church, in Iredell County, was dedicated on the 3d Sunday
in December, 1888, by Rev. W. Kimball, the pastor at that time. The
church is a frame structure and is valued at $1,200.
RE-DEDICATION.
Rev. S. L. Keller, the esteemed pastor of St. John's Church, near
Concord, N. C, informs me that a very elegant and extensive improve-
ment has been made in old St. John's Church during the past year at the
cost of about 8500. The church thus improved was re-consecrated by the
pastor in December, much to the joy and encouragement of all the mem-
bers, and surely as we are met in it and behold the magnificent and praise-
worthy improvement we cannot but rejoice with the pastor and people
over this fine and tasty improvement.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. J. H. Wyse accepted the call extended him by the Holy Trinity
pastorate in October, 1888.
Rev. J. M. Hedrick was called to the Cold Water pastorate in January,
1889, and accepted.
Rev. W. Kimball accepted the call given him by Grace and Concordia
churches in December, 1888.
INSTALLATION.
Rev. J. H. Wyse was installed as pastor of Holy Trinity pastorate, on
the -Ith Sunday in December 1888, Revs. Geo. H. Cox and W. G-
Campbell officiating.
VACANCIES.
The Alamance charge, the Iredell charge, and the Mooresville and
Lexington missions are without pastors.
THE HISTORICAL, CONVENTION, ETC., NOT HELD.
Although arrangements had been well-nigh perfected for the holding of
the proposed "Historical, Sunday-school, and Special Convention," for a
number of reasons the Conventions were not held, members of Synod and
the Committee having agreed to re-call all. No doubt, this is the best
that could have been done under the circumstances. I have no recom-
mendations to make upon this subject this year, though it is an important
one, and one which I humbly trust will receive due consideration at the
hands of Synod and of my successor.
OFFER FOR ORPHANS' HOME AND AGED POOR MINISTERS.
With great and sincere pleasure I submit to you the following kind,
generous, and noble offer, and trust. you will give it your careful attention
and prayerful consideration and take most suitable action thereon, as it
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will mark an era in our history and our work, and may God richly bless
the noble men, who make us the kind and liberal offer. Synod should be
proud to have such liberal hearted men in its bounds.
Wilmington, N. C, July 13th, 1888.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau,
President Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina.
Dear Sir and Brother:— Having been anxious for some time to
help our dear and great Church, in her noble work for God and man, we»
the undersigned, have decided to make you and through you to the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, the following offer :
We offer and promise to give,
ONE HUNDRED ACRES OE LAND,
eleven miles South of the City of Wilmington, on the Wilmington,
Columbia & Augusta Railroad, to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, and its successor, as a perpetual gift, free from all
encumbrance of debt, tax, etc., to be held and used by it for the following
purpose and on the accompanying conditions.
We present it, for the purpose of having erected upon it
AN ORPHANS' HOME, AND HOME FOR WORTHY POOR AGED MINISTERS
OF OUR CHURCH.
We give five acres of the land, right along side and East of the W. C
& A. Railroad, beginning at the eleventh mile post, as the best site for the
erection of such a home and other buildings.
The other ninety-five acres we give immediately across from this on the
West side of the W. C. & A. Railroad, for farming, dairy and such other
purposes as will be a benefit to the home and those who shall live there.
In giving this we beg permission to suggest the following conditions:
1st. The land and all erected thereupon shall forever be held and con-
trolled by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina or its
successor.
2nd. The board having charge of the same shall consist of an equal
number of ministers and laymen of said North Carolina Synod.
3d. We stipulate that a building or buildings be erected on the land
worth at least $1,000 inside of two years from the day of the acceptance
of our offer by Synod.
We will cheerfully render aid in erecting the building.
4th. That both a day school, and also an industrial school, if possible, be
connected with the home.
5th. That as far as practical and possible Lutheran teachers be em
ployed, and Lutheran children and Lutheran ministers be admitted to the
privilege of the home, but exceptions may be made.
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Aged or sick poor Lutheran ministers, and Lutheran orphans of our
SSynod shall have preference, then those in our State and not in our
Synod, then those from other Synods, according to the age of the Synod,
shall have preferences.
In the hope that the Synod "will in the name of God and His poor,
accept our offer and fully endorse our conditions, and that thus God will
be honored and the worthy poor helped and relieved.
We are yours in Christ Jesus, our Lord,
Ludvig Hansen,
Andrew Smith.
the blackwelder will case
It becomes my duty again to draw the attention of Synod to the Black-
welder will case, which recently took quite a new turn. Mr. G. W. Bost
and wife, St. James Church of Concord, and Synod have each been sued
kf the court of Cabarrus County. When I received the proper legal noti-
fication I visited Concord, at the time required by law, and reported in the
Court House. As Synod's representative I agreed to unite with the other
defendants in employing as our legal representative and protector the
Hon. Judge W. H. Montgomery, of Concord. On careful inquiry I found
this was all that I could do. Our expenses are to be one-third of the
entire amount incurred in carrying on the suit, and as I understood it, we
are to have the same proportionate amount of the sum that the court shall
award the three defendants. My expenses for the trip amounted to $4.50.
I hope Synod will kindly re-imburse me, and also ratify my action in the
matter.
I would recommend that a committee of three be appointed with power
of attorney, or such power as Synod in its wisdom deems best, to attend
to this matter for Synod, and that full instructions be given the committee'
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
The kind and wise custom of keeping friendly exchange of visits and
interchange of views by properly authorized delegates, between Synods
that are interested in one another and have a common basis of agreement,
being one that commends itself to every lover of our church, I can but ex-
press the hope that wherever this custom has obtained and has proven
itself to be both pleasant and profitable, that it be maintained.
Having been written to on the subject of opening up an exchange of
delegates with our neighbor and sister Synod North of us, the Virginia
Synod, I feel constrained to recommend that Synod at this its 86th
Convention elect a delegate to the next Convention of the Virginia Synod.
This seems to me eminently proper. Almost every year ministerial
brethren are called to take charge of some of our churches from the
Virginia Synod; and, so too, our Synod very frequently dismisses some of
its pastors to labor in the bounds of the Virginia Synod.
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OUR AGED BRETHREN.
We cannot and should not overlook the unusual fact that our fathers
in Israel Rev. S. Eothrock, D. D., and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., are both,
thank God, members of our Synod and enjoying- a considerable degree of
health and strength, after having spent fifty-six years in the gospel
ministry of our beloved Evangelical Lutheran Church. Let us not forget
the Divine injunction: "Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and
honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God; I am the Lord." Leviticus
19, 32. Let us make special prayer for these brethren and assure them of
our continued interest in them.
OTJR AFFLICTED BRETHREN.
Whilst God's gracious mercy has as far as your President knows, pro-
tected the immediate families of our various pastors against death, pain
and affliction has been felt in many of their homes, and several have been
most dangerously ill. We rejoice to know, that all of our pastors, who
have been afflicted, with one exception, have regained considerable
strength, the one exceptior is Rev. J. H. Fesperman, who met with an
unusually unfortunate accident and still suffers most severely.
Let us also make special prayer for our afflicted brethren and especially
for the brother named.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
Our institutions, that ever call forth our concentrated and united
efforts, both manned by excellent faculties, are doing well and deserve as
ever heretofore our undivided and unbroken interest, aid and encourage-
ment, and let this ever be given them.
A STATE MISSIONARY.
It seems to your President that Synod should make an earnest effort to
secure a "Traveling Home Missionary" to visit our vacant fields, preach to
scattered Lutherans throughout the State, administer the Sacraments, or-
ganize new congregations, look up new mission fields and secure lots for
churches in new towns; and I would therefore recommend, that a committee
be appointed to report upon the feasibility of securing such a "Travelling
Home Missionai y "
A SYNODICAL COMMUNION SET.
It would be a suitable act to secure by gift or purchase a communion
set for Synod. I would therefore suggest and recommend that Synod
make an effort, either through its officers or a committee, to secure such
holy vessels, either as a gift or by purchase.
And, now praying that "the peace of God which passeth all under-
standing may keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus," I am
Your fellow laborer in Christ,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
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Whereupon followed the election of officers :
Officers of Synod.
President— Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Wilmington, N. C.
Rec. Sec— Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Salisbury, N. C.
Cor. Sec— Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL, Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG, Salisbury, N. C.
Reports for Synod and Ministerium received.
W. H. Strauss, Esq., was appointed to assist the Recording
Secretary during the sessions of Synod.
The following Committees we:-e announced:
Apppointment of Standing Committees by President.
1. On President's Report: Revs. Geo. H. Cox, Chas. B.
King, W. Kimball, Capt. J. A. Fisher, Dr. C. M. Poole.
2. State of the Church: Revs. T. S. Brown, P. E. Zink,
and G. W. Dry, C. H. Bost.
3. Church Institutions: Revs. S. L. Keller, J. H. Wyse,
and C. H. Fisher.
4. Missions : Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. W. Strickler, and M. G.
M. Fisher.
5. Unfinished Business: Revs. W. G. Campbell, Prof. J.
A. Linn, and P. A. Sloop.
0. Proceedings of Conferences: Revs. B. W. Cronk, D. W.
Michael, and Geo. L. Wilhelm, Jno. W. Felker.
7. Petitions: Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. M. Hedrick, and J. M.
Faggart, John Wagoner.
8. Pastoral Districts: Revs. J. D. Shirey, E. P. Parker,
W. R. Ketchie.
9. Vacancies: Revs. J. L. Buck, H. M. Brown, and S. A.
Hoover.
10. Finance: J. Z. Schultz, A. M. Brown, Prof. F. B. Brown,
Capt. H. C. McAllister.
11. Apportionments: Revs. W. R. Brown, W. Kimball, and
W. H. Barnhardt, Jno. C. Lingle.
12. Appropriations: Revs. C. A. Rose, H. A. Trexler, Capt.
T. L. Seigle, Prof. F. B. Brown.
13. Colored Work: Revs. Prof. J. A. Linn, T. S. Brown,
J. G. Schaid, and John Wagoner.
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Reporters.
The following were appointed for the church and daily papers:
Our Church Paper. — Prof. J. A. Linn.
Lutheran Visitor. — Rev. B. W. Cronk.
Charlotte Chronicle and other dailies. — Rev. T. S. Brown, Prof.
F. B. Brown and W. H. Strauss, Esq.
Mr. E. H. Aull, Secretary and Treasurer of The Lutheran
Visitor Company, was invited to note the proceedings of Synod
for the Lutheran Visitor and other papers.
The following were introduced and received as advisory mem
bers of Synod:
Rev. W. P. Cline and Rev. R. H. Cline, members of the
Tennessee Synod. Theological student C. A. Brown was invited
to a seat in Synod.
Parochial Reports received. Treasurer's Report was read, and
referred to Auditing Committee. Time appointed for sessions of
Synod as follows: Morning session 9 o'clock; afternoon session
2 o'clock.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. W. Kimball.
SECOND SESSION.
Saturday, May 4th, 9 O'clock P. M.
Synod opened with President in Chair. Hymn 124. Prayer by
Rev. J. L. Buck. Minutes read and approved.
The following resolutions were offered by Rev. C. A. Rose:
Resolved, 1st. That we hear Sunday at 2 o'clock P. M., the address on.
Missions, and that Monday at 11 o'clock be the hour for hearing the ad-
dress on Education.
Resolved, 2nd. That Tuesday morning be devoted to the adoption o
the new Constitution.
Report on Advisory Board of Missions by Rev. W. A. Lutz,.
received and adopted.
Advisory Board of Missions.
Your Advisory Board of Missions beg leave to report, that the
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the North Carolina
Synod have had a very prosperous year, as indicated by their Correspond-
ing Secretary and Treasurer's reports to their Annual Convention. These
noble women have just closed a most happy, hopeful and active annual
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meeting, in Holy Trinity Church, Mt. Pleasant, which it was the pleasure
of this Board to attend. There are now twenty-two Auxiliary Societies in
the North Carolina Synod, with a total membership of 465 active members,
but these, by small monthly contributions, have contributed during the
year, about 8600 to Home and Foreign Missions. Why can we not have
an Auxiliary Society in every one of our congregations? They resolved
to have one thousand copies of their minutes published this year, and if
all of the ministers of Synod will help them with the proper influence,
they can and will accomplish much for Christ.
They have appointed a committee to secure and disseminate mission
literature among the members. We recommend the following to Synod
for adoption:
Resolved, 1st. That it is the sense of this Synod, that the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Work is fully in accord with the teachings of God's
Word, and that we heartily endorse it, and will actively encourage it in
our congregations.
Resolved, 2nd. That we most heartily thank the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies for the liberal way in which they help the
Synod to comply with the requirements of the Board of Missions.
Resolved, 3d. That it is hereby made the duty of all the pastors of
Synod to encourage the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary bands.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
CHAS.B. KING.
C. A. ROSE.
Report of the Board of Trustees of Female Seminary by Rev.
C. A. Rose, received and adopted.
Report of Board of Female Seminary.
It is with pleasure that we note the fact of the increasing usefulness of
this excellent institution of learning. The present session is perhaps bet"
ter attended than any since Prof. Linn's connection with the school. The
catalogue for 1888 and 1889 will show an enrollment of eighty-three
pupils as over against sixty-seven for the two former years.
The course of study compares favorably with other institutions of a
similar nature. And the stand taken in their several spheres, by those
who have graduated as well as by those who have only taken a partial
course, speaks well for the thoroughness of the work done. There is a
class of two young ladies to be graduated at the approaching commence-
ment. The outlook is encouraging and the principal and his accom-
plished assistants are to be congratulated on the success which has at-
tended their work during another year. Surely the work of Brother
Linn in the cause of Christian education deserves the sympathy and
hearty co-operation of every member of our dear old Synod.
C. A. ROSE,
Pees, of the Board of Trustees.
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Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, by
Rev. Prof. J. A Linn, Vice-President, for Rev. S. Rothrock, Presi-
dent, adopted.
Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College.
We have nothing of special interest to report with regard to this institu-
tion. There is reason to rejoice that it still lives and that it has had
another session of real substantial work.
Financially, of course, it is in much better condition than for many years
past. The endowment of $15,000, recently secured, is a source of great
encouragement to the Board and has relieved it of much of the embarrass-
ment of former years. But even this in its present shape does not fully
meet the requirements. There is need of some regular systematic plan
of Collection. If the funds are to remain scattered over the entire terri-
tory of the Synod, with no provision for a prompt and regular collection
of the dues, then must the College continue to suffer and much of the
endowment practically be lost.
As to the internal workings of the College we can but report favorably.
The very best of order has prevailed during the past year. The worthy
President of the institution seems to have forestalled everything in the
shape of rowdiness, when on last Commencement day h<3 publicly and
manfully served notice that none but young men who could behave them-
seves were wanted in the College. The conduct of the students has been
unquestionably good. Young gentlemen of high character, they have
been remarkably studious and have exhibited more than ordinary interest
in oratory and debate.
The number of students has been much below what could be wished
and what the general advantages of the institution would seem to warrant.
The enrollment for the year is fifty-three students, with thirty-three in
actual attendance at present. There is a graduating class of three pro-
mising young men, one of whom contemplates entering the ministry.
Most commendable of all, whether for the character or the amount of
the work done, are the Professors of the College. Three men have literally
been doing the vrork of at least four. It is hoped both for their own sakes
and the best interests of the institution that the funds of the College will
soon be such as to warrant the election of another.
For President,
J. A. LINN,
Vice-President.
Report of delegate, Rev. W. A. Lutz, to the Tennessee Synod,,
was read and received to be considered item by item with a view
to adoption.
Motion prevailed to receive the introductory remarks of the
delegate's report as matter of information.
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Synod adjourned for Divine services, pending discussion of re-
solution offered by delegate to the Tennessee Synod to meet at
1:30 P. M., with benediction by Rev. T. S. Brown.
THIRD SESSION.
Saturday, May 4th, 2 O'clock P. M.
Synod opened with President in Chair. Hymn. Prayer by
Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid.
The discussion on the resolution of Rev. W. A. Lutz's report,
as delegate, was resumed and continued at some length. All
previous to the resolution was received as information, as noted
above. Resolution adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Delegate to the Tennessee Synod.
Your delegate to the last annual meeting of the Tennessee Synod begs
leave to report that he attended to this duty. The Sixty-Eighth Annual
Session of this body was a very harmonious one. This sister Synod is
specially jealous of the doctrines of the Lutheran Church, as her ministers
define it, and she has a history in this respect not to be ashamed of. I
was impressed with the fact that they all speak the same thing, and that
there being no division among them, they are at peace among themselves.
I found this Synod quite indignant at some of the utterances of the Presi-
dent of the North Carolina Synod as found in his report to the Synod
last year — to wit:
1st. (page 15) Where they think he accuses them of starting the move-
ment for opening a breach between theirs and the North Carolina Synod,
in the case of Rev. B. S- Brown.
2nd. (page 1 7) Where they think he questioned the reason assigned for
their action, and asked, Is it not a thrust at our Synod? They also object
to the resolution of Synod on page 38, where they think they are accused
of holding opinions and practices that are nowhere required in the
symbolical books of our church.
We cannot think that our worthy President meant what the Tennessee
Synod understood his language to convey, or that the North Carolina
Synod wished by its resolution to accuse the Tennessee Synod of
heterodox views and practices.
In answer to all this the Tennessee Synod passed the following resolu-
tions:
"Resolved, 1st. That the Tennessee Synod pursue the same course in
reference to said B. S. Brown as it has in reference to similar applicants
for more than three-score years.
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"Resolved, 2nd. That this Synod can see no good reason for deviating
from that policy.
"Resolved, 3d. It will be incompatible for this Synod to continue such
courtesy or correspondence, (i. e. exchange of delegates) in the future
without some modification or satisfactory explanation of the intention of
that action, (i. e., in reference to Rev. B. S. Brown) which otherwise is
calculated to reflect on our Synod."
I felt that the Lord had a work for me to do at this time as a peace-
maker, and relying upon Him for help I went to work and succeeded in
restoring the former good will of that body to this.
Since the North Carolina Synod is understood as having called in ques-
tion the motive, the sincerity and the orthodoxy of the Tennessee Synod,
which surely we did not mean, as a Synod, to do, I therefore offer the
following resolution for your adoption :
Resolved, That it is not the wish or intention of the North Carolina
Synod to sit in judgment over the Tennessee Synod in regard to the
execution of her laws and the carrying out of her customs in receiving
ministers from other sister Synods.
The Tennessee Synod has manifested its desire for peace by electing a
delegate to represent it in the sessions of the North Carolina Synod now
in session.
The delegate elected is Rev. W. P. Cline who is present with his
credentials.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
Rev. W. P. Cline presented his credentials and extended the
fraternal greetings of the Tennessee Synod in a short, kind
address.
He was responded to in a very kind manner by President
Peschau, who assured him of the kindest feelings of fraternal love
on his part and of our Synod, for him and his Synod.
Moved and seconded that Pastor Buck be excused from sessions
of Synod until Monday morning. Motion prevailed to excuse
Mr. W. H. Barnhardt from further attendance upon Synod.
Moved and seconded that Pastor Geo. H. Cox be excused from
Synod until to-morrow morning.
Report on Unfinished Business received and considered item by
item with view to adoption.
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business.
Your committee would respectfully report that it has examined the
minutes of last year and find the following items of unfinished business
claiming the attention of Synod:
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1. Has the missionary looked after Winston according to recommenda-
tion on page 22 ?
2. Have all the pastors organized Auxiliary Societies in their congrega-
tions as per resolution on page 23?
3. Have Brothers Pescb.au and Strauss furnished members of Synod
copies of Constitution agreeably to their generous pioposition on page 25?
4. Has the committee appointed to correspond with the Maryland Synod
performed that duty and is it ready to report, page 26?
6. Has the Secretary furnished pastors with.Stall's blanks as per resolu-
tion, page 43?
6- Has Brother Michael visited the Lexington Mission as required,
page 46?
%. Hxt& Rev. Kimball visited Statesville, page 40?
8. Has the President visited Ridgeway, page 46? And has the congre-
gation been invited to unite with the North Carolina Synod, page 46?
9- Has Luther's Church acceded to the request of Synod as per resolu-
tion, page 49?
10. Has the Board of Church Extention rendered the report required by
resolution, page 52?
11. Have the congregations given collections to the Board of Church
Extension as requested upon page 52?
12. Has the committee upon grave of Brother Artz attended to its
duty, page 53?
13. Are the speakers upon Education and Missions ready, page 53?
14- Has the committee on Beneficiary Education made a special effort
to raise funds as required per resolution, page 55?
15. Has Rev. Prof. Schaid discharged his duty as per resolution, page 35?
16. Did the delegate to the South Carolina Synod discharge his duty,
page 5G?
17. Did the delegate to the Tennessee Synod discharge his duty, page 56?
16. Have the pastors introduced the Common Service as requested?
page 56?
Respectfully Submitted,
WRIGHT G. CAMPBELL.
J. A. LINN.
P. A. SLOOP.
Item 1. Yes.
Item 2. Yes, with very few exceptions.
Item 3. Partially. Referred to Apportionment Committee.
Item 4. Yes.
Item 5. Yes.
Item 6. Yes.
Item 7. Yes.
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' Item 8. Yes, in part.
Item 9. Yes.
Item 10. Yes, read)'- to report.
Item 11. Yes, in part.
The following resolutions were offered and adopted on item 11:
Resolved, That the Apportionment Committee be hereby instructed
to apportion for Church Extension.
Resolved, That the Appropriation Committee be authorized to turn
over all moneys brought to Synod, credited in column, "Church
Extension," to the Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension-
(See Minutes of Church Extension.)
Item 12. Yes.
Item 13. Yes.
Item 14. No.
Item 15. Yes.
Item 16. Yes.
Item 17. Yes.
Item 18. • Yes, in part.
The following resolution was adopted on item 18:
Resolved, That we reiterate the resolution requesting the pastors to
introduce and use the Common Service in their congregations.
Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Theological Seminary by Rev. C. A.
Rose received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Theological Seminary.
Your Committee on the Theological Seminary would report the
following: That as the Committee issued a circular letter several
months ago, which was sent to all the pastors, and other members of
Synod, in which the pastors were urged to present the matter to their
respective congregations, and to take subscriptions for the purpose of
securing the Seminary in our bounds, and that as only a small sum
has been reported as subscribed for this worthy object, and as this
amount is entirely too small to be taken into consideration in deter-
mining the location of the proposed Theological Seminary, therefore
we have nothing further to suggest to Synod on this subject.
C. A. ROSE.
J. A. LINN.
CHAS. B. KING.
R. L. Bane, B. H. W. Runge, J. Ketchie, W. P. Phifer, W. A.
Deaton, John H. Ritchie, candidates for the Lutheran Ministry,,
were invited to seats in Synod.
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After announcement of Divine Services for next Lord's Day,
Synod adjourned to meet Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
Benediction by Eev. W. H. Cone.
FOUETH SESSION.
Monday, May 6th, 9 O'clock A. M.
Synod opened, President in chair. Hymn 348. Prayer by Bev.
J. L. Buck.
Minutes of former session read, corrected, and adopted.
Letters.
The President, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, read a letter from Rev.
E. T. Horn, D. D., of Charleston, S. O, for information of Synod,
which was referred to Committee on Letters.
A letter from Rev. Prof. G. F. Schaeffer was read by Pastor
S. L. Keller, and referred to Committee on Letters.
Reports on the State of the Church received.
Rev. J. M. Hedrick and delegate, J. M. Faggart, excused from
further attendance upon to-day's session of Synod.
Synod adjourned to hear address on Education. Benediction
by Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid.
FIFTH SESSION.
Monday, May 6th, 2 O'clock P. M.
Synod called to order by President. Hymn 128. Prayer by.
Rev. S. L. Keller.
The following gentlemen were introduced and received as
visiting members: Revs. T. W. Smith, J. H. Page, and A. G.
Gantt, ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Reception of Reports on the State of the Church resumed.
Under the reports on State of the Church, several items of special
importance were mentioned.
Rev. W. R. Brown mentioned the Centennial Celebration of
old Organ Church, at which time Rev. S. Rothroek, D. D., and
Rev. W. A. Lutz made appropriate addresses.
Rev. T. S. Brown reported that the church at Charlotte, N. O,
was about completed.
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Rev. C. B. King stated that the church at Salisbury was out of
debt, and that it would be dedicated to Almighty God on the 3d
Sunday in May, 1889, dedicatory sermon by Rev. W. S. Bowman,
D. D., of Savannah, Ga.
Committee on Credentials.
The following resolutions offered by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau:
Besolved, That a committee of three be appointed of which the
Secretary shall be chairman, which shall be known as the Committee
on Credentials.
Hesolved, That the Committee at the opening of Synod, each year,
examine the certificates of delegates sent to Synod, and that it report
the names of all those whose papers are properly prepared, presented,
and signed.
The Committee— Revs. C. B. King, J. M. Hedrick, and Mr. J. Z.
Schultz.
Resolution adopted.
By motion of Rev. W. A. Lutz, it was
Hesolved, That the Standing Committee on Examining Candidates
for the Ministry be referred to the Ministerium.
Report of Committee on President's Report, by Rev. Geo. H.
Cox, received with view to adoption item by item.
Eeport of Committee on President's Report.
Your Committee report that the document placed in its hands, the
President's report, after calling the attention of Synod to the great
mercies and blessings of our Heavenly Father during the past year,
for which we should each and all render devout praise and thanks-
giving, gives a very gratifying and encouraging account of the
progress made and works done during the year, and offers some im-
portant recommendations for the consideration of this body.
Therefore we recommend:
1. That Synod endorse the action of the President in granting
letters of honorable dismissal to Revs. C. B. Miller and B. S. Brown,
and in receiving Revs. J. H. Wyse and J. M. Hedrick as members of
this Synod.
2. With regard to the Historical Convention and the call for which,
for good and sufficient reasons was withdrawn, and no convention
held, we recommend that Rev. C. B. King, of Salisburjr, be appointed
the Historical Archivarius, and that each pastor and congregation
belonging to the Synod gather and write up the history of pastors,
churches, institutions, etc., etc., and forward them to the Archivarius
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to be preserved for the future use of the Synod, and report aunually.
3 Certainly this Synod should feel very thankful to those kind,
thoughtful, and liberal brethren, who have so generously ottered us
the donation of 100 acres of land for the purpose of establishing an
Orphans' Home and Home for Worthy Poor Aged Ministers of Our
Church. We therefore recommend that our delegation to the United
Synod be constituted a committee to take this matter in hand with
discretionary power.
4 We recommend that Synod approve of the action of the Presi-
dent in the Blackwelder Will case, that the Treasurer be instructed to
pay the expenses incurred, viz: $4.50, and that a committee be
appointed according to the President's recommendation.
5 In view of the fact of our close relations to the Evangelical
Lutheran Virginia Synod, your Committee Would recommend the
exchange of delegates. - .
6 We recommend that Synod endorse the words and suggestions
of the President concerning our aged fathers in Israel, Rev. b.
Rothrock, D. D., and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., and that we express
our love and veneration for these dear brethren by adopting this
recommendation by a rising vote.
7 We recommend for adoption the following:
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with our dear Brother
Fesperman and his family in their sore affliction, and pray that God
our Father in Heaven, may abundantly bless, care for, and prosper
them, both temporally and spiritually. rWnmi
8. We recommend that Synod approve of and endorse the rec m
dation of the President with regard to a -Traveling Home Mission-
T We recommend that Synod disapprove of the President's
recommendation with regard to a "Synodical Communion Set,
10 For the faithful manner in which the President has discharged
the duties of his office, we recommend a hearty vote of. thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
W. KIMBALL.
J. A. FISHER.
C. M. POOL.
CHAS. B. KING.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted, as amended.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Following committee in regard to the Blackwelder will case
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appointed to consider item 4: Hon. H. C. McAllister, J. Z.
Schultz, Capt. T. L. Seigle.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted by a rising vote.
Item 7. Adopted.
Item 8. Adopted.
Following Committee, concerning Traveling Home Missionary,
appointed on item 8. Committee — Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Rev. "W.
R. Brown, and Rev. W. Kimball.
Item 9. Adopted.
Item 10. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
On motion the appointment for Divine Service on to-morrow
was re-called.
Dr. C. M. Pool excused from further attendance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Benediction by Rev. J. H. Wyse.
SIXTH SESSION.
Tuesday, May 7th, 9 O'clock A. M.
Synod opened, President in the chair. Hymn 181. Prayer
by Rev. P. E. Zink.
It was moved that we take up the consideration of the Constitu-
tion item by item beginning at the first chapter.
It was afterwards resolved that an extra session of Synod be
called to consider the Constitution with a view to adoption.
Committee on Called Session of Synod.
Following resolution offered by Rev. Gr. H. Cox was adopted:
Resolved, That the officers of Synod be constituted a committee to
make all necessary arrangements and announcements for called con-
vention and that the time be in August next.
It was
Resolved, That the Council of every congregation belonging to
Synod be furnished with half as many copies of the Constitution as
there are members in the Council, if possible.
Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education received to be
considered item by item with view to adoption.
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Item 1. Adopted.
Under consideration of item 2 the following was adopted:
Resolved, That we suspend action upon item 2, Report of Commit,
tee on Beneficiary Education until the applications for aid be made.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That a committee of three clerg3T and two laymen be
constituted the representatives of Synod who shall receive the names
of all applicants and present the same to Synod this afternoon.
Committee appointed by the chair for above: Ministers — Rev. J. D.
Shirey, C. A. Rose, W. G. Campbell. Laymen — Capt. J. A. Fisher
and Prof. F. B. Brown.
Lutheran Female Seminary at Charlotte, N. C.
The following resolution were offered by Rev. T. S. Brown:
Resolved, 1st. That we have heard with great pleasure the move-
ment in Charlotte to establish a Lutheran Female Seminary in that
city.
Resolved, 2nd. That as a Synod we promise the same our hearty
moral support and encouragement.
Instructions of Delegates to United Synod.
The following resolutions were offered by Rev. W. G. Campbell :
Whereas, This Synod has heartily endorsed the wise and con-
ciliatory action of our delegate to the last convention of the Tennessee
Synod; and
Whereas, This Synod has emphatically disclaimed any intention
to impugn the orthodoxy of the Tennessee Synod, and
Whereas, This action of our Synod may be construed as a virtual
acceptance of the Four Points as a part of the doctrinal basis of this
Synod, therefore be it
Resolved, That, while leaving entire liberty of conscience to all in
the acceptance or rejection of the Four Points in thought or practice,
we declare it to be the judgment of this Synod that it is not necessary
to hold the Four Points in order to be an orthodox Lutheran.
Resolved, 2nd. That we do hereby instruct our delegates to the
next convention of the United Synod of the South to vote against the
adoption of the latter part of the 3d item of "Regulations in regard to
work" beginning with the words "we will not foster nor encourage,"
etc.
By a unanimous vote a motion prevailed that a vote be taken
by the ayes and noes, according to the Synodical Roll, upon each
item separately.
The first resolution with its preamble received a unanimous vote,
every minister and every lay-delegate voting "aye."
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23
On tb.8 second resolution when the ayes and noes were called
for, according to the roll, the vote stood as follows :
Clerical.
Rev. S. Rothrock,
" W. Kimball,
" R. L. Brown,
" Geo. H. Cox,
" H. M. Brown,
'■' F. W. E. Peschau,
" N. Clapp, (col.)
" C. A. Rose,
" S. L. Keller,
" J. M. Hedrick,
G. L. Wilhelm,
Capt. J. A. Fisher,
J. W. Felker,
G. W. Dry,
G. J. Holsebeck,
P. A. Sloop,
J. Z. Schultz,
S. A. Hoover,
John Wagoner,
Total 37.
Rev. W. H. Cone,
" J. D. Shirey,
" J. G. Schaid,
" W. A. Lutz,
" J. A. Linn,
C. H. Bost,
W. H. StrauBs,
Total 12.
Rev. W. G. Campbell,
" W. R. Ketchie,
" P. E. Zink,
" D. J. Koontz, (col.)
" B. W. Cronk,
" J. W. Strickler,
" W. R. Brown,
" C. B. King,
" D. W. Michael,
" J. H. Wyse.
Lay Delegates.
AYES.
H. C. McAllister,
C. H. Fisher,
J. M. Faggart,
A. M. Brown,
John C. Lingle,
M. G. M. Fisher,
Capt. T. L. Seigle,
John D. O'Briant.
Clerical.
NOES.
Rev. Samuel Holt, (col.)
" J. L. Buck,
" H. A. Trexler,
" T. S. Brown.
Lay Delegates.
NOES.
F. B. Brown,
Synod adjourned, to meet at 2 o'clock P. M., with benediction'
by Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid.
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SEVENTH SESSION.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2 O'clock P. M.
Synod called to order by President. Hymn 208. Lord's
prayer led by President.
Minutes read and adopted.
Ueport of Committee on Apportionment recommitted.
Report of Committee on Board of Church Extension : Report
received and adopted to be incorporated in the minutes. (See
Minutes of the Board of Church Extension.)
Report of Committee on Missions: Report by Rev. W. A*
Lutz, received to be considered item by item with view to
adoption.
Report of Committee on Missions.
Your Committee on Missions beg leave to report that we And two
■mission fields and three mission points cared for by Synod last year.
We have no new ones to report. We learn that the missionary in the
Forsyth field will need our assistance to the extent of $150.00 for an-
other year, and the missionary in the Davie field will need help and
encouragement to build a church in Mocksville, and to supplement to
his salary.
We recommend:
1. That a committee of two, consisting of Revs. C. B. King and
Rose, be appointed, who shall early visit Mocksville, and with the
pastor consider the advisability of beginning work at that point, and
report their decision to the Executive Committee on Missions.
2. If the Executive Committee deem it advisable, they be author-
ized to pledge for Synod a sum not exceeding $500.00 for a church at
that place, and take a deed for said property in the name of North
Carolina Synod.
3. We recommend that in case the charge raise $200 salary for Rev.
H. L. Brown, for one year, Synod add §75, and if the charge raise not
over $175, then Synod appropriate §50, to supplement that sum.
4. That Statesville be placed under the pastoral care of Rev. W. R.
Brown. That Mooresville be placed under the care of Rev. W. A-
Ijutz, with the request that they visit these points at least once during
the year, and report to Synod next year.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
J. W. STRICKLEB,
M. G. M. FISHER.
Item 1st. Adopted.
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Item 2nd. Adopted.
Item 3d. Adopted.
Item 4th. Suspended until Committee on Pastoral Districts
report.
Report of Committee on Work Among the Freedmen: Report
received and adopted:
Report of Committee on Work Among the Freedmen.
Your Committee would report that it has endeavored to secure the
co-operation of the Maryland Synod in Work among the Freedmen,
in accordance with the resolutions of this Synod at its last meeting,
but without success.
From correspondence with Rev. Dr. Passavant, of the Pittsburg
Synod, of tbe General Council, the Committee is led to believe that it
would be to the best interest of the colored brethren connected with
this Synod to be allowed to form themselves into a Synod, and we
therefore recommend such action upon the part of this Synod as is
necessary to that end. The Committee is assured by the colored
brethren that such is their wish.
Respectfully submstted,
W. G. CAMPBELL.
B. W. CRONK.
G. W. BROWN.
Petition of the Colored Ministers for a Separate Synod.
The following was offered:
We, the colored ministers and delegates, members of the North
Carolina Synod, petition your honorable body to appoint a committee
composed of three white ministers, with instructions, at as early a
day as practicable, to organize the colored brethren and congregations,
now belonging to our Synod, into a colored Evangelical Lutheran
Synod, to be based upon the doctrinal basis of the United Synod and
to be governed by the Constitution of the North Carolina Synod,
until such time as it shall be in condition to formulate and adopt a
constitution of its own; and that this committee report to the next
convention of this body. SAMUEL HOLT.
NATHAN CLAPP.
D. J. KOONTZ.
Following committee appointed on above: Revs. W. G. Campbell*
F. W. E. Peschau, Geo. H. Cox, T. S. Brown.
Colored Church at Charlotte, N. C.
Resolved, That the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
of North Carolina, in convention assembled, hereby recommend Mr.
W. P. Phifer, a licentiate from Maryland Synod, as a young man
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worthy of the confidence and esteem of all, and authorize him to
secure funds for the purpose of erecting a colored Evangelical Luth-
eran Church in Charlotte.
Report of Committee on Petitions received.
Synod adjourned pending the reading of Report of Committee
on Petitions to meet Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock.
Benediction by Rev. S. Rothrock.
EIGHTH SESSION.
Wednesday, May 8th, 10 O'clock A. M.
Synod called to order by President. Hymn 213. Prayer by
Rev. W. R. Brown.
Minutes read, corrected, and adopted.
The consideration of Report of Committee on Petitions sus-
pended to hear the Report of Committee on Finances.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was excused from further attendance upon ses-
sions of Synod on account of the serious illness of his son.
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Report of Treasurer.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in account with
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina:
1888. Dr„
May 9— To amount on hand from last report $ 352 53
" Received from Finance Committee —
For Home Missions 347 57
" Foreign Missions 228 61
" Synodical Treasury 310 37
" Beneficiary Education 98 10
•' North Carolina College 120 07
$1457 25
Less Rev- 0. A. Rose's receipt 43 50
$1413 75
1888. Cr.
May 9— By Rev. W. Kimball, Financial Agent of
N.C. College 408 30
" " Rev. H. M. Brown, Mission work 150 00
" " Rev. D. J. Koontz, Mission work 25 00
" Capt. T. L. Seigle, for St. Mark's Church 183 00
" " Rev. J. A. Linn, for Mt. Pleasant Fe-
male Seminary 100 00
" 18 " J. D. Cappelmann, Treas. United Synod
for Foreign Missions 185 11
" 21 " Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, for 100 Stall's
Blanks 2 00
July 23 " Southern Express Co., on Minutes 4 60
" 23 " Lutheran Publication Co., Printing 85 00
Sept. 21 " H. M. Petrea, Theological Student 100 00
1889.
Jan. 14 " Rev. C. A. Rose, for circulars for Theo-
logical Seminary 2 00
" 21" H. M. Petrea, Theological Student 50 00
" 21 " Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, for traveling
expenses 7 65
Mar. 28 " Rev. C. B. King, for Expenses incurred
as Secretary, for postage, etc 8 00
1310 66
May 1 " Balance in Treasury 103 09
$1413 75 $1413 75
P. N. HEILIC, Treasurer.
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Report of Committee on Finance.
Your Committee have examined Treasurer's Eeport for 1888 and
vouchers, and find them correct. We also report the following con-
tributions for Synodical purposes.
PASTORS
AND
CHURCHES.
Rev. J . W. Strickler—
Union
Christiana
Rev. Geo. H. Cox —
Bethel (Stanly)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
Rev. S. Rothrock,D. D.
Luther
Rev. C. B. King—
St. John's
Rev. W. A. Lutz—
St. Enoch
Trinity
Rev. H. A. Trexler—
St. Peter's
St. Matthew's
Rev. J. M. Hedrick—
Cold Water
Mt. Hernion
Properity
Rev. W. R. Brown-
Organ
Ebenezer
Rev. W. Kimball—
Grace
Concordia
Rev. D. J. Koontz — ■
Concord Mission
Rev. Samuel Holt —
Spring Dale
Rev. S. L. Keller—
St. John's
Rev. R. L. Brown —
Reformation
St. Matthew's
Providence
Rev.F. W.E.Peschau
St. Paul's
60 g
15 00
7 00
7 00
3 40
5 30
5 00
15 00
20 00
15 00
11 00
11 00
§ 5 00
7 00
5 00
2 40
3 80
25 00
12 00
4 00
2 00
35 1'.
4 00
4 00
2 00
35 00
15 00
19 50
6 50
5 00
5 00
7 00J 5 00
7 00 5 00
5 00 4 00
10 00
5 00
2 00
1 00
10 00
4 00
4 00
2 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
8 00
3 80
5 83
5 30
10 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
4 00
10 00
7 00
4 00
4 00
2 00
50
10 00
4 00
3 00
3 00
20 00
c
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>> =3
03 u
2 W
5 00
3 00
3 00
1 40
2 50
5 00
5 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
5 00
4 00
3 00
1 00
10 00
1 00
1 00
10 00
Carried forward $255 87 $131 20 $129 43$ 62 90 $106 74
50 00
8 29
5 00
5 00
5 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
5 00
4 00
2 00
1 13
10 00
1 32
1 00
1 00
5 00
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Report of Committee on Finance. — {Continued.)
PASTOES
AND
CHURCHES.
Brought forward
Rev. B. W. Cronk—
Lo\v's Church
Richland
Coble
Rev. H. M. Brown —
Nazareth
Rev. J. H.Wyse—
Holy Trinity
Rev. J. L. Buck —
Lutheran Chapel —
Center Grove
Supply—
St. Michael's
St. Paul's
Amity
Capt. Jonas Cook
Rev. D. W. Michael-
Sandy Creek
Pilgrim
Bethany
Piney
Rev. Nathan Clapp—
Station
Friedens
Macedonia
St. Paul's, Alamance
Rev. C. A. Rose—
St. Paul's, Rowan...
Bethel
Christ's
Hopewell
Rev. W. G.Campbell—
St. James
Rev. T. S. Brown—
St. Mark's
Rev. J. D. Shirey—
S. Luke's...
Salem
Rev. G. F. Schaeffer...
Rev.R. W. Petrea
Rev. J. H. Wyse—
Albemsrle
2 <i
$255 87
8 00
3 00
1 00
6 00
15 00
20 00
1 00
10 00
5 00
1 00
1 00
2 50
10 00
10 00
4 00
2 00
1 20
o
n '1
$131 20
4 00
2 00
1 00
OQ
5 00
1 00
5 00
2 50
1 00
1 00
2 50
28 40
22 31
4 25
2 00
1 20
$129 43
2 00
2 00
1 00
4 00
7 50
10 00
5 00
3 87
a
>> .2
ffl
1 00
5 00
2 50
1 35
1 32
50
2 50
1 42
$ 62 90
1 27
2 00
1 00
2 50
5 00
8 00
2 50
1 00
12 50
12 50
4 00
2 00
1 00
2 20
5 00
5 00
1 50
2 00
1 40
|$357 57 $214 36 $244 59 $106 98 $146 04 $1069 54
c
3 K
$106 74$ 717 14
15 27
9 00
4 00
2 00
7 50
7 00
2 50
1 00
3 00
3 60
1 70
1 21
1 00
5 25
2 50
25
2 00
14 50
40 00
45 00
10 00
3 87
5 00
3 00
26 60
13 40
3 35
3 32
50
9 71
1 42
61 15
52 31
14 00
10 00
1 00
6 00
923 50
103 09
$1026 59
146 04
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The following amounts are in the hands of the Treasurer, P. N.
Heilig:
Home Missions $ 357 57
Foreign Missions 214 36
Synodical Treasury 244 59
Beneficiary Education 106 98
Balance in Treasury as per his report...
Amount in hands of Capt. T. L. Seigle, Treasurer
Church Extension Fund
$1,172 63
Your Committee have taken the Treasurer's receipts for the above
amount.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Z. SCHULTZ.
A. M. BROWN.
h. c. McAllister.
F. B. BROWN.
Under consideration of Report of Committee on Finance a
motion was made by Rev. C. A. Rose, as follows : That the amount
'$103.09, now balance on hand by Treasurer, shall remain in the
Synodical Treasury Fund.
Report of Committee on Finance adopted.
The Divine Services appointed for this morning were recalled.
Report of Committee on Petitions, by Rev. W. A. Lutz, was
received to be considered item by item with view to adoption.
Report of Committee on Petitions.
Your Committee on Letters and Petitions beg leave to report the
following for your information and action:
1. A letter from Rev. E. T. Horn, D. L\, President of the Board of
Missions of the United Synod, calling the attention of Synod to its obli-
gation to said Board. We recommend that the Treasurer of Synod be
instructed to ascertain what part of our assessment to the United
Synod still remains unpaid, after the full amount of moneys so kindly
forwarded to this purpose by the noble and generous gift of the
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of Synod, as well
as moneys forwarded direct to this and by congregations and individ-
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uals of this Synod, is deducted, and forward balance at once to J. D.
Capplemann.
2. A letter from Rev. R. W. Petrea, with $1 for Synod. We recom-
mend a vote of thanks from Synod to Brother Petrea.
3. Is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking to be excused from
attendance at Synod, aud containing $10 for Synod. This is praise-
worthy.
4. 5, 6. Are letters from Revs. E. P. Parker, A. D. L. Moser, and J.
B.Davis, D. D., asking to be excused from attendance at Synod. We
recommend that they be excused.
7. Is a letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman in which he expresses his
thanks for timely aid from members of Synod in his great affliction,
and asks to be excused from attendance at Synod. We recommend
that Brother Fesperman be excused, and that Synod offer special
prayer for his relief— prayer led by the President of Synod.
8. A letter from Rev. W. A. Julian, delegate elect of the South
Carolina Synod, conveying the fraternal greetings of that sister
Synod. We recommend that the letter be read before Synod, and
that we at the proper time elect a delegate to return greetings to the
South Carolina Synod at its next session.
9. A petition from Rev. R. L. Brown asking that Synod begin
work in Mocksville, Davie County, by buying a lot for a church.
This matter having been attended to we have nothing to recommend^
10. A letter from Rev. D. W. Michael asking that a newly
organized congregation at Piny, Davidson County, be received into
Synod. We recommend that this congregation be received into
Synod.
11. A petition from Amity congregation, Iredell County, asking
Synod to aid them in finishing their church. We recommend that
the petition be read before Synod and that Synod give it considera-
tion.
12. A petition from a number of colored people asking that Synod
aid in the erection of a colored church two miles southwest of Bur.
lington. We recommend that the petition be turned over to the
committee on colored work.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
J. M. HEDRICK.
JNO. WAGONER,
J. M. FAGGART.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
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Item 5. Adopted.
Item 0. Adopted.
Item 7. Adopted.
Item 8. Adopted.
Item 9. Adopted.
Item 10. Adopted.
Item 11. Adopted.
Item 12. Adopted.
Report of Committee on Petitions adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Applications for Beneficiary Aid, by
Rev. J. D. Shirey, received and adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Applications for Beneficiary Aid.
Your Committee report the following, to wit: Messrs. Henry
Petrea, J. H. Ritchie, W. A. Deaton, and Jos. T. Graham are appli-
cants for aid.
The first three are graduates of North Carolina College, and desire
to prosecute their studies at the Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.
The latter is a college student with the ministry in prospect.
In view of the very small amount of funds on hand for beneficiary
education, we recommend:
1. That $150 be appropriated to Mr. Henry Petrea, and that what-
ever deficiencj^ there may be in this amount for Beneficiary Educa-
tion in the hands of the Treasurer, be supplied from the synodical
fund.
2. In view of the depleted condition of our treasury, we recommend
Mr. J. H. Ritchie to the favorable consideration of the Education
Committee, with the suggestion that, if possible, they devise some
means to raise money for such an appropriation to him, as in their
judgment may be necessary and prudent.
3. That Mr. J. T. Graham be received as a beneficiary of this Synod,
and that he be favorably recommended to the Lutheran Chapel and
Centre Grove charge for an appropriation of $50.
4. That in view of our utter inability to assist Mr. W. A. Deaton,
we most cordially recommend him to the favorable consideration of
the Ministerium of Pennsylvania, and that the President be requested
to bring this recommendation to the notice of that body.
Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY.
C. A. ROSE.
W. G. CAMPBELL.
J. A. FISHER.
F. B. BROWN.
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Report of Committee on Appropriations, by Rev. C. A. Rose,
received to be considered item by item with view to adoption-
Report of Committee on Appropriations,
Your Committee beg leave to report as follows: We rind that thertf
is in the handsof Synod $1,020.59, and recommend that the following
appropriations be made:
1. That Rev. H. M. Brown be paid two hundred dollars for work
in the Forsythe Mission as per agreement of Synod.
2. That Rev. R. L. Brown be paid $50 for work in the Davie Mis-
sion.
. 3. That Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., be paid 540 as per agreement of
Synod.
4. That §150 be appropriated to Mr. H. M. Petrea, as per resolution
of this body, to enable him to continue his theological studies at
Philadelphia Seminary.
5. That the Secretary be instructed to print the minutes and draw
on the Treasurer for necessary expenses.
6. That §100 be paid out of Sy nodical Treasury towards liquidating
the debt of the Seminary.
7. That the Treasuier of this Synod ascertain accurately our in-
debtedness to the Board of the United Synod, and to make settle-
ment at once.
8. In regard to the petition from Amity Hill Church we regret to
say that as all the funds of Synod have been already appropriated,
therefore we have no aid to offer, but would invite the pastor of the
Iredell charge into our churches to collect funds for said object.
Respectfully,
c.
A.
ROSE.
H
A
TREXLER.
T.
L.
SEIGLE.
F.
B.
BROWN.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Under consideration of item 5, Synod suspended business to
'hear the report of the Committee appointed to organize the
Colored Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
By action of Synod, the Committee appointed to organize a
colored Synod reported at this convention.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report read and received, and unanimously adopted by a
rising vote :
Report of Committee to Organize Colored Evangelical j-utheran
Synod.
We, your Committee, appointed to organize the Colored Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod, met in the council room of St. John's Evangeli-
cal Lutheran congregation, Cabarrus County, N. C, Wednesday, May
8th, 1889, at 11.30 a. m. Rev. W. G. Campbell, the chairman, called
the committee to order. Rev. Geo. H. Cox was elected Secretary.
After prayer by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, the colored brethren were
organized and constituted under the name and title of "The Alpha
Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Freedmen in
America"
The constitution of the North Carolina Synod was then adopted as
the constitution of this Synod. Rev. David J. Koontz was then
elected President; Licentiate W. P. Phifer, Recording aud
Corresponding Secretary; Rev. Samuel Holt, Treasurer.
The minutes of the committee were then adopted as the minutes of
the Alpha Synod. Rev. T. S. Brown closed with prayer.
GEO. H. COX,
Secretary of Committee.
In response on the part of the Alpha Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of Freedmen in America, the following resolu-
tions were offered, and adopted by the North Carolina Synod.
Resolved, That we, the members of the Alpha Synod, hereby tender
our most hearty and sincere thanks to the officers and members of the
honorable Synod of North Carolina for the kind interest they have ever
manifested to us, the first colored Lutherans of North Carolina, and
we pray that they may ever cherish towards us the same kindly
feelings and help us in our work. God bless you for it.
Resolved, That we hereby unanimously request the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, that has ever been our friend, to be
kind enough to print the Minutes of our first convention as an appen-
dix to theirs.
Whereupon President Peschau made some kind, touching, and
appropriate remarks, bidding them God speed in their new
capacity, and assuring them that no people on the face of the
earth would more deeply sympathize with them in their troubles,
or rejoice over their success. He urged them to lead pure lives,
ever preach the pure doctrines of our dear Church, and to labor
faithfully for their race to the end.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Resolved, That we receive the members of the Alpha Synod, namely
Eevs. Samuel Holt, D. J. Koontz, Nathan Clapp, and W. P. Phifer,
as advisory members of Synod in session.
Report of Committee on Appropriations resumed.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted.
Item 7. Adopted.
Item 8. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts, by Rev. J. D.
Shirey, received to be considered item by item with view to
adoption.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts.
Your Committee recommend:
1. That Luther's congregation stand as it is, but supplied by the
pastor of the St. Peter's charge.
2. That Sandy Creek, Piney, Bethany, Pilgrim, and Lexington
Churches be placed under the care of the Northern Conference.
J. D. SHIREY.
W. R. KETCHIE.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of Report on Pastoral
Districts, to meet at 1.30 P. M. Benediction by Rev. J. D.
Shirey.
NINTH SESSION.
"Wednesday, May 8th, 1.25 O'clock P. M.
Synod opened with Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., in the Chair.
Hymn 98. Lord's Prayer led by W. H. Strauss, Esq.
Moved and seconded that the reading of minutes of morning
session be postponed until the close of Synod.
Discussion of report on Pastoral Districts was resumed.
Report on Pastoral Districts adopted as amended.
The discussion of Report of Committee on Missions resumed.
Item 4th adopted as amended.
Report adopted as a whole.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Proceedings of Conference, by
Rev. B. W. Cronk, received to be considered item by item
with a view to adoption.
Report of Committee on Minutes of Conferences.
Your .Committee have examined the minutes of the two Con-
ferences of Synod, and find that two meetings have been held by
each Conference during the year. The minutes show that each Con-
ference has been active and that much .attention has been given to
the discussion of questions of vital and practical importance to our
Church. Each Conference has been only tolerably well attended
by both ministers and laymen.
The Southern Conference has passed a resolution that unexcused
absentees be reported to Synod.
The Secretary of the Northern Conference, in accordance with a
resolution, reported the absentees to Synod.
We incorporate the following resolution passed by the Southern
Conference:
Resolved, That this Conference hereby request our Synod to in-
augurate and provide for a Sunday-schools Convention composed of
ministers and delegates from all Sunday-school within the bounds of
the North Carolina Synod, and that this resolution be reported to
Synod at its next annual meeting.
Your Committee recommend that Synod require the officers of each
Conference to provide for a Sunday-school Convention to be held at
the next meeting of their respective Conferences, and that the matter
of holding an annual convention be put into the hands of the Con-
ferences.
The Northern Conference has had under consideration the con-
dition of affairs iu the Alamance Pastorate, and have made recom-
mendations which will probably result in the harmonious calling of a
pastor.
B. W. CRONK.
d. w. michael,
george l. wilhelm.
joh:n w. felker.
Item 1. Adopted, as amended.
Item 2. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on the State af the Church, by Rev.
T. S. Brown, received and adopted.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
Report of Committee on the State of the Church.
Your Committee on the State of the Church respectfully submit
the following:
1. We are pleased with the systematic manner in which the reports
have been presented.
2. These reports, with comparatively few exceptions, exhibit rapid
progress in churchliness and church work throughout the past year.
In many places the Common Service has been introduced in accord-
ance with the resolution of Synod, and with very few exceptions
has met with favorable recognition, and is destined gradually to have
an entrance into all the congregations of Synod, and thus form a
common bond of union with the great English-speaking Lutheran
bodies of this country.
3. From the reports of the pastors we learn that there has been an
increased attendance upon the preaching of the Gospel, and that the
Sacraments have not been despised nor ignored, but rather that the
people, as a whole, have come to a better understanding and appre-
ciation of them. The Word of God has indeed had free course and
been glorified. While every pastor in his report on the state of the
Church did not give the number of members received, yet we have
been able to gather from the reports that there is an increase of
membership over last year in all the pastorates. The Sunday-schools
are in a prosperous condition. They are realizing the benefits of
being kept up continuously throughout the year. The pastors report
catechetical classes in nearly all of their churches.
4. We are pleased to report an increase in financial contributions
for benevolent objects and to church purposes. This applies to nearly
every church. The work of the church in nearly every department
is moving on harmoniously, and no troubles of any significance have
been reported.
The work of the Church itself, its numerical growth, its increase in
benevolence are marks and indications of piety.
The reports of the pastors on practical piety and godliness are rather
meagre, and we can but feel that there must be great room for
improvement along th's line.
T. S. BROWN.
P. E. ZINK.
GEO. W. DRY.
C. H. BOST.
Report of Committee on Church Institutions, by Rev. S. L.
Keller, received and adopted.
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Church Institutions.
Your Committee on Church Institutions would report the fol-
lowing :
We are gratified to hear the most excellent report of the President
of North Carolina College, Rev. J. G. Schaid, as to the encouraging
work of this institution. From further knowledge we are enabled
to state that whilst there has been a slight decrease in attendance,
nevertheless the College is more than repaid for this loss by the good
substantial progress it has made in the character and advancement of
the students of the present collegiate year.
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, accordiug to the report of the
President of the Board of Trustees, is in a very prosperous condition.
This information, together with personal knowledge and observation,
warrants us in bespeaking the hearty patronage and support which
this seminary so justly deserves.
S. L. KELLER.
J. H. WYSE.
C. H. FISHER.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That as a Synod we disapprove of the unchurchly names
of many of our congregations and charges, and recommend to our
Pastors and Church Councils to select more churchly or Christian
names.
The following resolution was offered by J. Z. Schultz:
Resolved, That the President of this Synod be instructed to specify
on all orders drawn' on our Treasury the object for which and the
fund from which they should be paid.
Adopted.
Report of the Committee on Apportionment, by Rev. W. R.
Brown, received and adopted.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
39
Report of Committee on Apportionment.
Your Committee would recommend the following Apportionment
for this year:
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Ebenezer
St. Paul's(Wilni'gton
St. John's (Cabarrus)..
Sandy Creek
Pilgrim
Bethany
Piney
Lutheran Chapel
Center Grove
Shiloh
Nazareth
Hopewell
Salem
St. Luke's
Grace
Concordia
Union
Christiana
St. John's (Salisbury)
St. Michael's
St. Paul's
Amity Hill
Holy Trinity
Albemarle.1
Frieden's
Macedonia
St. Paul's (Alamance).
St. James' (Concord)..
Cold Water
Mt. Hermon
Properity
St. Mark's (Charlotte)
Bethel (Stanly)
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch
Trinity
St. Matthew's
St. Peter's
Luther's
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5 00
20 00
20 00
5 00
4 00
1 00
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10 00
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5 00
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5 00
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5 00
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5 00
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1 00
2 00
2 00
1 00
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12 00
Providence
2 00
5 00
2 00
1 00
3 00
10 00
3 00
2 00
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30 00
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Respectfully Submitted,
W. R. BROWN.
W. KIMBALL.
JOHN C. LINGLE.
Eeport of Committee on Vacancies, by Rev. J. L. Buck, re-
ceived and adopted:
Report of Committee on Vacancies.
Your Committee on Vacancies would report, that upon informa-
tion of Rev. W. Kimball, the Iredell charge has negotiated with
Rev. T. H. Strohecker; and that the Alamance charge is arranging
to call a pastor to take charge; and that all the mission points have
been provided for.
Nothing further remains for us to report than to recommend that
the Iredell charge call a pastor or enter into permanent arrange-
ments for regular pastoral ministrations.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. BUCK.
H. M. BROWN.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That we recommend Candidate C. A. Brown to labor in
the Alamance Pastorate during his vacation, and that we ask said
pastorate, or any part of it, to accept of his labors and remunerate
him, and that the President send a copy of this action to the councils
of this charge.
The following resolution was offered by Rev. Geo. H. Cox and
adopted as Standing Resolution No. 15:
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
JResolved, That the President, at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one the principal the other
the alternate, to be prepared and to preach the Ordination Sermon at
the next convention, if necessary.
The following were appointed by the President: Rev. Geo. H.
Cox, principal; Rev. W. A. Lutz, alternate.
President's Traveling Expenses.
Resolved, That inasmuch as several duties have been imposed upon
the President, which necessitate the incurring of traveling expenses,
we instruct the Treasurer to pay the same to an amount not to exceed
•$35, the same to be paid from funds in Synodical Treasury.
Adopted.
Lutheran Visitor.
Resolved, That Synod renew its repeated endorsement of the
Lutheran Visitor and recommend that Mr. E. H. Aull, Secretary and
Treasurer of The Lutheran Visitor Company, be heartily welcomed
to canvass our congregations in the interest of that paper.
Adopted.
Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to send minutes direct
to the pastors of the different charges at the expense of Synod.
Adopted.
Address on Education.
Resolved, That Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn be principal, and Rev. H.
M. Brown, alternate, to deliver an address on Education at our next
annual meeting of Synod.
Adopted.
Address on Missions.
Resolved, That Rev. J. W. Strickler be principal, and Rev. H. A.
Tiexler, alternate, to deliver an address on Missions at our next
annual meeting.
Adopted.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the fact that the cost of printing the
proposed copies of the new Constitution was more than was an-
ticipated, it is hereby ordered that Rev. F. W. E. Peschau and lay
delegate W. H. Strauss be reimbursed to the amount of fifteen
($15.00) dollars out of the Treasury of the Synod.
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Lutheran Seaman's Mission.
The following was offered by W. H. Strauss :
Whereas, A large proportion of the seamen arriving in the port of
Wilmington, N. C, are from the Scandinavian and German
countries, and all are Lutheran brethren, in the same faith as we are
therefore be it
Resolved, 1st. That a Lutheran Seaman's Mission be established at
the port of Wilmington, N. C, by the North Carolina Synod.
Resolved, 2nd. That said Mission be under the fostering care of the
President, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, pastor ofiSt. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran Church at Wilmington, N. C.
Resolved, 3d. That Synod give its hearty support to this Mission,'
and see to it that a suitable person be procured to preach to these
Lutheran brethren.
Adopted.
The following resolutions, offered by Rev. W. A. Lutz, were
adopted:
Advisory Board of Missions.
Resolved, That Revs. C. B. King, AV. R. Brown and C. A. Rose
be the Advisory Board of Missions for the ensuing year.
Committee on Beneficiary Education.
Resolved, That Revs. Geo. H. Cox and S. L. Keller and Prof. H.
T. J. Ludwig, constitute the Committee on Beneficiary Education-
Delegate to Tennessee Synod.
Resolved, That Rev. H. M. BrowTn be the delegate from this
Synod to the Tennessee Synod, with Rev. D. W. Michael as alternate.
Delegate to the South Carolina Synod.
Resolved, That Rev. T. S. Brown be the delegate to the South
Carolina Synod, with Rev. W. G. Campbell as the alternate.
Delegate to the Virginia Synod.
Resolced, That Rev. W. H. Cone be the delegate to the Virginia
Synod, with Rev. S. L. Keller as alternate.
The following was adopted:
Mr. President: I hereby inform you that I resign my position as a
Trustee of North Carolina College and respectfully ask the election
of my successor.
WRIGHT G. CAMPBELL.
Rev. W. G. Campbell's resignation having been accepted, Rev.
S. L. Keller was elected to fill the vacancy.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
Delegates to the United Synod.
The following were elected delegates and alternates to the
United Synod of the South :
Principals.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Capt. J. A. Fisher,
" W. G. Campbell, Capt. T. L. Seigle,
" F. W. E. Peschau, Mr. J. Z. Schultz,
" C. A. Rose, Hon. H. C. McAllister,
" C. B. King, W. H. Strauss, Esq.,
" W. R. Brown, Col. P. N. Heilig,
" W. Kimball, Mr. A. M. Brown.
Alternates.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. S. L. Keller, Prof. F. B. Brown,
" H. M. Brown, Mr. S. A. Hoover,
" Sam'l Rothrock, D. D., Capt. Jonas Cook,
" J. W. Strickler, P. A. Sloop, Esq.,
" B. W. Cronk, Mr. I. Frank Patterson,
" D. W. Michael, Dr. C. M. Poole,
" J. M. Hedrick, Mr. H. Vollers.
Aid to Pastor Koontz's Congregation.
Resolved, That we not only give the Alpha Synod our moral sup-
port and sympathy, but that we donate to pastor Koontz's congrega-
tion, from our Treasury, the sum of $25, to enable them to hold their
property in Concord.
Adopted.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That our President be requested to visit Ridgeway and
ask the congregations at that place to unite with the North Carolina
Synod; and that he also visit Raleigh, Goldsboro, Durham and other
places, and that he be given discretionary powers with the view of
organizing Lutheran congregations, and that his expenses be paid by
Synod.
Report of Committee on Traveling Missionary.
Your Committee on Traveling Missionary beg leave to recommend
that our Board of Missions be instructed to employ a traveling mis-
sionary who shall labor under its direction, provided there is so much
as $200 in the Treasury for Home Missions.
GEO. H. COX.
W. KIMBALL.
W. R, BROWN.
Adopted.
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MINUTES E. I_. SYNOD OF NOKTH CABOLINA.
Eeport of Committee on Beneficiary Education, by Rev. S. L.
Keller, received and adopted.
Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education.
Your Committee would respectfully report that, according to the
resolution of Synod one hundred dollars were paid to Mr. H. M.
Petrea on his departure for the Seminary at Philadelphia. Mr. John
Ritchie, the other student to whom Synod had promised support at
the Seminary, found it impossible to go. In December last it became
apparent that the money advanced Mr. Petrea would not suffice and
that he would have to either borrow or come home after Christmas.
Your Committee did not deem that either wise or in accord with
Synod's wishes, and so prevailed upon the Treasurer of Synod to ad-
vance him fifty dollars more. We hope Synod will sanction this act
and appropriate to the support of Mr. Petrea one hundred and fifty
dollars during the coming scholastic year.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. L. KELLER.
J. G. SCHAID.
h. c. McAllister,
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be paid out of the
Synodioal Treasury fund the sum of §8 as a small remuneration for
his services.
The Recording Secretary requested that he be permitted to
donate same to the colored Mission Church at Concord. The re-
quest of the Recording Secretary granted by Synod.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That 2500 copies of the Minutes be printed and distributed
pro rata.
Resolved, That the Committee on Beneficiary Education be in-
structed, if necessary, to make special efforts to raise whatever funds
may be necessary to carry out the provisions of Synod to aid its
Beneficiaries.
Vote of Thanks.
Resolved, That a vote of thanks be given to this congregation and
its worthy pastor for the kind and hospitable manner in which they
have entertained us during the sessions of Synod.
Resolved, That a vote of thanks be extended to the Richmond and
Danville Railroad for reduced rates to the SOth Annual Convention of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod held at St. John's Church, Cabarrus
County, 1ST. C, May, 1SS9.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45'
Delegate W. H. Strauss offered the following:
Hesoked, That we tender our thanks to the esteemed wife of Rev.
S. L. Keller, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Cabarrus County, and to Mrs. W. R. Rrown, for playiag the organ
during the sessions of Synod, and also to the young ladies who
assisted at these services in the singing.
Adopted.
Hon. H. C. McAllister thanked Synod for meeting in their
midst.
Capt. T. L. Seigle thanked Synod and St. John's congregation
for the libera] contribution given to the Charlotte mission.
Time and Place of Next Synodical Meeting.
By vote of Synod its next annual meeting (87th Convention)
will be held in St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tyro
Shops, Davidson County, on Friday before the first Sunday in
May, 1890.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the officers of Synod be requested, if possible, to
arrange time for meeting of called sessions so that the pastors need
not be absent from their churches on Sunday.^
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stands adjourned to
meet at 10.30 A. M., on Friday before the first Sunday in May, 1890
at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Tyro Shops, Davidson
County, ST. C.
The Minutes of the last two sessions were read and approved.
According to recommendation of the Committee on President's
Report, prayer was offered by the President for Rev. J. H. Fes-
perman, and also for our aged ministers, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D.,
and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., and for the afflicted son of Rev.
J. D. Shirey.
The business of Synod being completed, the Eighty-sixth
Annual Convention was closed according to the prescribed form>
Father Rothrock offering the closing prayer.
CHAS. B. KING,
Recording Secretary.
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ynodical Apportionment to United Synod is included in Home an 1 Foreign Mission columns.
DIVINE SERVICES,
Friday, 10.30 A. M. — Synodical Sermon by Eev. F. W. E,
Peschau, President. Text— Prov. 22:28.
Saturday, 11 A. M. — Preparatory Sermon by Eev. W. A. Lutz.
Text— John 16:11.
SUNDAY, MAY oth.
9 A. M. — Sunday-school Service, conducted by W. H. Strauss,
Esq. Addresses by Eev. Chas. B. King, W. H. Strauss, Esq.,
Eevs. F. W. E. Peschau and Prof. J. G. Schaid.
10. SO A. M. — Communion Sermon by Eev. C. A. Rose. Text — -
Matt. 6:10.
Eev. W. A. Lutz preached to a large audience in the grove at
the same hour.
% P. M. — Missionary Sermon by Eev. Geo. H. Cox.
3 P. M. — Eev. J. M Hedrick installed Pastor of the Cold
"Water Pastorate by Eevs. F. "W. E. Peschau and H. M. Brown.
7.30 P. M— Eev. W. R. Brown preached at Holy Trinity
Church, Mt Pleasant. Text— Matt. 20:26.
Monday, 11 A. M. — Addresses on Education by Eevs. W. O.
Campbell and J, G. Schaid.
Tuesday, 7.30 P. M— Sermon by Eev. B. W. Cronk. Text-
Matt. 21:28.
Minutes of the Board of Cliiircli Extension.
The second annual meeting of the Board of Church Extension
was held at St. John's Church, May 7th, 1889.
Present — Rev. W. A. Lutz, President; Rev. W. G. Campbell,
Secretary, Capt. T. L. Seigle, Treasurer; Capt. Jonas Cook,
Mr. W. H. Strauss.
The Report of the Treasurer is here appended.
The Board has taken the necessary steps to its incorporation.
Inasmuch as there are urgent calls for aid from the Board we
recommend that pastors send the amount of their apportionment >
for Church Extension to Capt. T. L. Seigle, Charlotte, as soon as-
possible, and that in addition to the amount apportioned to-
Church Extension all our pastors be required to take up a collec-
tion for the Board either on Reformation day or at Christmas.
WRIGHT G. CAMPBELL, Secretary-
Report of Treasurer of Church Extension Fund.
15— Received of North Carolina Synod.....' $ 23 2(
' " St. James' (Concord) 7 50
' •' St. Mark's, (Charlotte) 6 82
' " St. Luke's 3 97
' " Salem 5 03
" St. Enoch's 75 00
1888.
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-Received of St. Paul's Sunday-school, Wilmington.
' ' Union
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17 38
50 00
8 20
St. John's, (Salisbury) 5 00
St. Peter's 5 00
St. Matthew's 5 00
Cold Water 1 00
Mt. Hermon 1 00
Prosperity 1 00
Organ 5 00
Ebenezer 4 00
Grace 2 00
Concordia 1 13
50 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NOKTH CAROLINA.
" " " St. John's, (Cabarrus) 10 00
" " " Reformation 1 32
" " St. Matthew's (Davie) 1 00
" " " Providence 1 00
" " St. Paul's, (Wilmington) 5 00
" " " Nazareth ^2 00
" " " Holy Trinity 7 50
" " " Lutheran Chapel 7 00
" " Centre Grove 2 50
". " " Amity 1 00
" " " Capt. Jonas Cook 3 00
" " " Sandy Creek 3 60
" " " Pilgrim 1 70
" " " Freiden's 1 00
" » " St. Paul's, (Rowan) 5 25
" " " Bethel 2 50
« " " Christ Church 0 25
" " G. F. Schaeffer 2 00
$284 95
Respectfully submitted,
T. L. SEIGLE,
Treasurer.
fljiqnteg of ftje Jpnigterium.
FIKST SESSION.
May 3d, 4.30 O'clock P. M.
The Ministerium was called to order by the President. Prayer
by Rev J. M. Hedrick.
Mr. C. A. Brown, a student of the Gettysburg Theological
Seminary for the past two years, formally applied for ordination
:hrough his pastor, Rev. C. A. Rose. He, however, promised to com-
plete his theological course.
Motion was made for his examination with a view to ordination.
The following committee on examination was appointed: Revs.
VV. A. Lutz, F. W. E. Pesch.au, S. Rothrock, D. D.
It was moved that the examination be conducted before the
Ministerium.
The Ministerium adjourned, with benediction by Rev. J. L.
Buck.
SECOND SESSION.
May 5th, 5 O'clock P. M.
Ministerium opened with President in Chair. Prayer by Rev.
W. H. Cone.
Resolved, That Ministerium meet on next Monday morning to hear
the examination of Mr. C. A. Brown.
"Upon application it was
Resolved, That Licentiate W. P. Phifer be admitted to an examina-
tion with a view to ordination.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction by Rev. R. L. Brown.
THIRD SESSION.
May 6th, 8.30 O'clock A. M.
Ministerium opened with President in Chair. Prayer by Rev.
P. E. Zink.
Minutes read and approved.
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
It was i
Resolved, That the examination of candidates C. A. Brown and W.
P. Phifer continue for one half hour.
Rev. W. A. Lutz conducted the examination on Natural and
Revealed Theology.
The examination on Church History was deferred until can-
didates should have time to write answers to written questions
offered by examining committee.
Ministerium adjourned to meet at 12.30. Benediction by Rev.
D W. Michael.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 7th, 8 O'clock A. M.
Ministerium called to order by President. Prayer by Rev. D.
W. Michael.
The Examining Committee proceeded to examine candidates
Brown and Phifer on Church History.
Prof. J. G. Schaid was appointed to take the place of Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau on Examination Committee.
The Ministerium adjourned to meet at 1 o'clock to continue
the examination. Benediction by Rev. J. D. Shirey.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 7th, 5 O'clock P. M.
Ministerium called to order by President. Prayer by Rev. D.
W. Michael.
The Ministerium recommended to Synod that Rev. J. L. Buck
be excused from further attendance upon sessions of Synod.
Examining Committee proceeded to examine candidates Brown
and Phifer on Church History, New Testament Greek, and Evi-
dences of Christianity.
The Report of Committee to whom was referred names of can-
didates for Beneficiary Aid was received, and approved item by
item, and recommended to Synod for adoption.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NOETH CAROLINA. 53
Permanent Committee on Examination of Candidates.
The following Permanent Committee on Examination of Candi-
dates was elected: Rev. Prof. J. G. Schaid, Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev.
F. W. E. Peschau.
Ministerium adjourned to meet Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock. Benediction by Rev. W. Kimball.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 8th, 8 O'clock A. M.
Ministerium called to order by the President. Prayer by Rev.
J. M. Hedrick. Minutes read and approved.
The examination of candidates resumed, and continued on
Homiletics, Personal Motives for Entering the Ministry, Personal
Piety, Etc.
Moved and seconded that the President be appointed a com-
mittee of one to confer with Rev. AVm. Stoudenmire, and report
results of same to Ministerium at the called session of Synod
next August.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the great press of business and shortness
of time, the further examination of candidates C. A. Brown and W.
P. Phifer be deferred until the called session of Synod in August.
Resolved, That the action of this session of the Ministerium be re-
ported to Synod at the morning's session.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction by the President.
CHAS. B. KING,
Secretary.
OFFICERS, DWATES MB SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
President-Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Wilmington, N. O.
Secretary— Rev. Chas. B. KING, Salisbury, N. C.
Con. Sec'v— Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL, Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Col. P. N. HEILIG, Salisbury, N. C.
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD
TO BE HELD AT WILMINGTON, N. C, NOV. 14TH, 1889.
PRINCIPALS.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. Geo. H. COX. Capt. J. A. FISHER,
" W. G. CAMPBELL, Oapt. T. L. SEIGLE,
" F. W. E. PESCHAU, Mr. J. Z. SCHULTZ,
" c a. rose, Hon. h. c. McAllister,
" C. B. KING. W. H. STRAUSS, Esq.,
" W.R.BROWN, Col. P. N. HEILIG,
" W. KIMBALL, Mr. A. M. BROWN.
ALTERNATE.
Clerical. Lay.
REv. S. L. KELLER, Prof. F. B. BROWN,
" H. M. BROWN, Mr. S. A. HOOVER
" Sam'l ROTHROCK. D. D., Capt. JONAS COOK,
" J. W STRICKLER, P. A. SLOOP, Esq.,
" B. W. CRONK, Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON
" D. W. MICHAEL, Dr. C. M. POOLE,
" J. M. HEDRICK, Mr. H. VOLLERS.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
To South Carolina Synod:
Rev. T. S. BROWN, Principal. Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL, Alt.
To Tennessee ?yrod:
Rev. H. M. BROWN, Principal. Rev. D. W. MICHAEL, Alt.
To Virginia Synod:
Rev. W. H. CONE, Principal. Rev. S. L. KELLER, Alt.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. C. B. KING, J. M. HEDRJCK, and Mr. J. Z. SCHULTZ.
PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION CF CANDIDATES.
Revs. J. G. SCHA1D, W. A. LUTZ, F. W. E. PESCHAU.
COMMITTEE CN THE BLACWELDER WILL CASE.
Hon. H. C MCALLISTER, J. Z. SCHULTZ, Capt. T. L. SEIGLE.
COMMITTEE ON TRAVELING HOME MISSIONARY-
Revs. Geo. H. COX, W. R. BROWN, W. G. CAMPBELL.
COMMITTEE CN CALL SESSION OF SYNOD-
Revs. F. W. E. PESCHAU, C. B. KING, W. G. CAMPBELL, Col. P. N. HEILIG
ADVISORY BOARD OF MISSIONS-
Revs. C. B. KING, W. R. BROWN, C. A. ROSE.
COMMITTEE ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Revs. Geo. H. COX, S. L. KELLER, Prof. H- T. J. LUDWIG.
COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Revs. C. A. ROSE, J. A. LINN, C. B. KING.
COMMITTEE ON AlPHA SYNOD.
REVS F. W. E. PESCHAU, Geo. H. COX, W. G- CAMPBELL, T. S BROWTN. !
APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. Geo. H. COX, Principal. Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Alt.
ADDRESS ON EDUCATION.
Rev. Prof. J. A. LINN, Principal. Rev. H. M. BROWN, Alt -
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Ret. J. W. STRICKLER, Principal. Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Alt.
Standing Resolutions of Synod.
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 Gos-
pel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
2. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the
former pastor as to salary.
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 the courteous recognition of the presence of
Ministers, not of tne 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 daring the
prosecution of his studies; in the event he voluntarily abandons the
active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with another de-
nomination, before the expiration of seven years' faithful service —
such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be con-
sidered a cancelling of his bonds.
8. Resolved, That as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 observ-
ance of the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving
the number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from
other churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the
56 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of tbe students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be autborized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the
assembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies aud Wornans' So-
cieties.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, "Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be
accredited upon the assessment* of tbe various congregations for
Foreign Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, or through his pastor, and that he become a beneficiary of
Synod only after he has been decided worthy of aid, by a majority
vote of Synod.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters ot dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one the principal the other
the ahernate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
MINUTES
OF
THE fiLPHt ZYIlOB
OF THE
Yaielical Lutheran Church
FREEDMEN IN AMERICA.
The colored ministers and laymen connected with the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina having
deemed it wise and for the best interests of their work, to form
themselves into a separate Synod, asked the permission of Synod
to be allowed to do so, and the desired permission was grant ed.
Permission having been granted, they next requested that a
committee be appointed to assist in or superintend the organiza-
tion of the new Synod, and by the action of the North Carolina
Synod, the following were constituted said committee: Revs. W.
G. Campbell, F. W. E. Peschau, Geo. H. Cox, and T. S. Brown.
Permission having been given the committee, and the colored
members of Synod, to absent themselves from the sessions of
Synod, in order to form the body, they accordingly proceeded
from the church to the council room in the front part of the
church and performed the duties assigned them. Of this trans-
action, and of the business acted upon afterwards, the following
Minutes give an account.
FIRST SESSION.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Cabarrus t County, N. C,
May 8th, 1889, 11.30 O'clock A. M.
All the colored members of the North Carolina Synod, present
at the sessions of its 86th convention, being here assembled, in
the council room of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and
58 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
having secured permission to organize ourselves into a Synod,
under the supervision and with the co-operation of the committee
present; consisting of Revs. W. G. Campbell, F. V\T. E. Peschau,
Geo. H. Cox, and T. S. Brown, agreed to organize ourselves into
"The Alpha Synod or the Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Freedmen in America," and we adopt as properly setting
forth our doctrinal basis, etc., and for our guidance and
government the Constitution of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina.
The vote adopting this was unanimous.
Instead of the temporary officers chosen, the following were
duly elected:
President— REV. DAVID J. KOONTZ.
Recording and Corresponding Secretary — REV. W. P.
PHIFER.
Treasurer— REV. SAMUEL HOLT.
It was unanimously decided that the Synod unite with the
United Synod in the South, and the following were duly elected
as delegates:
Delegates to United Synod.
Clerical.
PRINCIPAL. ALTERNATE.
Rev. David J. Koontz. Rev. W. P. Phifer.
Lay.
PRINCIPAL. ALTERNATE.
Simeon Lord. Orange Holt.
SECOND SESSION.
May 8th, 1SS9, 1 O'clock P. M.
Synod was called to order in the church by President Koontz
and after singing and prayer, was regularly opened.
Minutes of the first session were read and approved.
It was
Resolved, That we request the North Carolina Synod to print our
Minutes as an appendix to theirs.
L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
59
The following is the roll :
Ministers. Time Entering Postoffick. Delegates.
Ministry.
Rev. D. J. Koontz 1880 Concord N. C Simon Lord.
Rev. X. Clapp 1884 Brick Church, X. C
Rev. Samuel Holt 1S8-J Burlington, X. C O. Holt.
Rev. W. P. Phii'or 1S88 Charlotte, X.C
Place and Time of First Annual Meeting.
On selecting time and place of the first annual meeting of the
Synod, it was
Resolved, That the lirst annual meeting of the Alpha Synod be
held in the Concord Mission, Rev. D. J. Koontz, pastor, and that the
same convene at 10 A. M., on Friday before the first Sunday in
August, 1890.
Resolved, That we request the North Carolina Synod to permit
Committee on Organization, consisting of Revs. W. G. Campbell, F.
W. E. Peschau, Geo* H. Cox, aud T. S. Brown, to meet with the
Alpha Synod at its first annual meeting.
There being no further business, Synod was closed in due form,
to meet at the time and place agreed upon.
W. P. PHIFER,
Secretary .
OFFICERS.
President— Rev. DAVID J. KOONTZ, Concord, N. C.
REC. and Con. Sec' y— Rev. W. P. PHIFER, Charlotte, N. C
Treasurer— Rev. Sam'lHOLT, Burlington, N. C.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The first annual meeting of "The Alpha Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Freedmen in America," will be held in the
Concord Mission, Concord, N. C, 10 A. M., Friday before the first
Sunday in August, 1890.
REMARKS .
Futher information regarding the Alpha Synod will be found in
the Minutes of the North Carolina Synod, for 1889. Pages 25, 34, 35-
I 1ST D E X.
Page
Alpha Synod:
Resolutions Concerning Minutes of First Convention 34, 35
Minutes of 57-59
Apportionment Committee:
Instruction of 17
Report of Committee on 39, 40
Appropriation Committee:
Instructions of 17
Report of Committee on 33
Beneficiary Aid:
Report of Committee on Applications for 32
Appointment of Committe on 22
Beneficiary Education:
Committee on 42
Report of Committee on 44
Instructions of Committee on 44
Blackwelder Will Case, Committee to Report ou 21
Called Session, Report of Committee on 21
Church Extension, Minutes of Board of 49, 50
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 38
Colored Church at Charlotte 25, 26
Colored Evangelical Lutheran Synod:
Appointment of Committee to Organize 25
Report of Committee to Organize 34
Common Service, Resolution Concerning 17
Conferences, Report of Committee on Minutes of 36
Credentials, Appointment of Committee on 19
Divine Services 48
Education, Address on 41
Female Seminary at Charlotte, Resolution Concerning 22
Finance, Report of Committee on 28-30
Lutheran Visitor, Endorsement of 41
Lutheran Seaman's Mission 42
Ministerium, Minutes of 51-53
Missions:
Report of Advisory Board of 11, 12
Report of Committee on 24
Address on 41
Election of Advisory Board of.... 42
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, Report of Board of 12
Pagk
North Carolina College:
Reportof Board of 13
Election to fill Vacancy in Board of 42
Officers of Synod 2, 10
Officers, Delegates and Special Committees 54
Ordination Sermon, Appointment on 41
Parochial Report 46, 47
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 35
Petitions, Report of Committee on 30, 31
President's Report 4-9
Report of Committee on 19, 20
President, Traveling Expenses of 41
Recording Secretary, Remuneration of 44
Reporters, Appointment of 11
Roll ofSynod 3, 4
Standing Committees 1G
Standing Resolutions 55, 56
Separate Synod, Petition of Colored Ministers for 2-5
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 37
South Carolina Synod, Appointment of Delegate to 42
Tennessee-Synod:
Report-of-Delegate to 14, 15
Reception-of Delegate of 15
Appointment of Delegate to 42
Theological_Seminary :
Report of-€ommittee on 17
Time and Plaee-of Next Meeting 45
Traveling Missionary:
Appointment of Committee to Report on 21
Report of Committee on 43
Treasurer, Report of 27
Unfinished Business:
Report of Committee on 15, 16
United Synod:
Instruction of Delegates to 22, 23
Election of Delegates to 43
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 40
Virginia Synod, Appointment of Delegate to 42
Voteof Thanks 44, 45
Work Among the Freedmen:
Report of Committee on 25
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE
Rev. S. EOTHROCK, D. D., President,
Rev. J. A. LINN, A. M , Vice-Presidext,
Hon. H. C. McALLISTER, Secretary,
JONAS COOK, Esq., Treasurer,
Rev- S. L. KELLER,
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU,
Rev- GEO. H. COX,
Mr. R. A. BROWN,
Dr. P. A. BARRIER,
Mr. G. E. RITCHIE,
Dr. R. A. SHIMPOCK,
Mr. J. W. MILLER,
Capt. W. A. BARRIER,
Rev. C. A. ROSE,
Rev. J. W. STRICKLER,
Mr. H. A. BLACKWELDER.
Mr. MARVEL RITCHIE,
Rev. H. M. BROWN.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF
MT- PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
Rev. Prof. J. A. LINN, Principal,
Mr. M. A. HOLSHOUSER,
Dr. C. M. POOLE,
Mr. A. FOIL,
J. J. MISENHEIMER, Esq.,
Mr. JOHN LENTZ,
Rev. C. A. ROSE,
Rev. W. A. LUTZ,
Mr. C. H. FISHER,
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.,
Capt. JONAS COOK,
Kev. W. R. BROWN.
I^opth ©apoliipa ©ollecge,
«Hint. PLEASANT, H. C>IX>
&. *tJT—T =Sa=-frSg4j-%.a . ;^5j* ■«•
Rev. J. G. SCHAID, A. M., President.
Prof. H. T. J. LUDWIG, A. M
Secretary of the Faculty and Librarian.
*&<>%*>%>&
/i j~iiefl) vSTreicle olcrssical ©cl)O0l, ir; LSVepyifjirjet but Oxperjses?
tfe/r)icr) are Very r\eetsor)erk)le.
•;!3^=a-x-»»x-x-»-x-s=r:)K-
This College is the property of our Synod, is endowed and con-
trolled by the same. It ought to be sending out a large number of
well educated Christian young men into our congregations every jrear#
?end for Catalogue.
II}t. Pleasant Eenjale Seniiiiary,
f|Pt. pleasant, If. ©.
¥r ^K ft
TERMS:
TUITION PER TERM! OF 30 WEEKS.
Primary Department $ 7.50 to 10.00
Preparatory Department 10.00 to 15.00
Collegiate Department 75 00 to 20.00
EXTRA CHARGES.
Music | 15.00
Use of Piano 3.00
Incidental Fee 2.00
Board, including Washing, Fuel and Lights 50.00
ADVANTAGES :
Instrnetion thorough; Climate healthful; Terms moderate.
The next session will open Monday, September 2d, 1889, and
continue 40 weeks.
fi^^For further particulars address as above.
Rev. J. A. LINN, A. M., Principal.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH C^ZROZLUsT^,
HELD IN
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. D. W. Michael, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1890J..
AESO OF THE
Called Session
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'vS CHURCH, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA,
Rev. Chas. B. King, pastor,
BEGINNING AUGUST 27, li
Henkel & Co., Printers, New Market, Va.:
Office of "Our Church Paper," "Shenandoah Valley," &c.
MINUT EXS
of the;
EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH a-A.iROx_.T.:isr^.7 .
HELD IN
ST. LUKES CHURCH, DAVIDSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
Rev. D. W. Michael, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1890;
ALSO OF THE
Called SkssicTn
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA,
Rev. Chas. B. King, pastor,
BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 1889.
Henkel& Co., Printers, New Market, Va.:
Office of "Our Church Paper," "Shenandoah Valley," &c.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR i8go-'gi.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL, Concord, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON, China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
REV. GEO. H. COX, Chairman, Rev. C. A. ROSE, Cor. Sec,
REV. CHAS. B. KING, Mr. I. F. PATTERSON, Treas,
Mr. W. H. REISNER, Rec. Sec.
OFFICERS OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
President— Rev. W. A. LUTZ Enoehville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL . . . Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Capt. T. L. SEIGLE .... Charlotte, N. C.
FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 88th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina will be held in St. Enoch's church, Enoehville,
Rowan County, N. C, beginning Friday before the first Sunday in
May, 1891.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON ORPHANAGE AND HOME FOR DISA-
BLED MINISTERS OF THE UNITED SYNOD.
Rev. GEO. H, COX, REV. W. A. LUTZ,
REV. W. G. CAMPBELL.
COMMITTEE ON THE BLACKWELDER WILL CASE.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SYNOD.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
REV. Prof. J. D. SHIREY, Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU,
Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Rev. CHAS. B.' KING, Rev. J. M. HEDRICK,
Mr. J. Z. SCHULTZ.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
_ ADDRESS ON EDUCATION.
Rev. H. C. HAITHCOX Principal,
REV. Prof. C. T. L. FISHER Alternate.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
REV. C. A. MARKS Principal,
Rev. C. B. MILLER Alternate.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. W. R. BROWN \ Principal,
REV. C. A. ROSE Alternate.
MINUTES
EvanQBlicel Luther
OF THE
EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
OF
2to:r,t:h: ca-iroxjIilt-a.,
HELD AT
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, DAVIDSON CO., NORTH CAROLINA,
Rev. D. W. MICHAEL, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 2d, 1890.
OPENING.
The eighty-seventh annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met in St. Luke's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davidson county, N. C,
Rev. D. W. Michael, pastor, Friday morning, at 10.30
o'clock, May 2d, 1890. The devotional services were con-
ducted by Vice-President, Rev. W. G. Campbell, assisted
by the Secretary, Rev. Chas. B. King. The syrmdical ser-
mon was preached by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau from text 2
Cor. 5, 20. The administration of the Lord's Supper was
inadvertently omitted at this time, owing to the introduc-
tion of the new Constitution.
Synod adjourned with benediction to meet at 2 o'clock,
P. M.
FIRST SESSION.
May 2, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was formally opened according to the prescribed
form in Book of Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of lay-
delegates presenting proper credentials, were enrolled.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
Ministers. Time Entering Post-office.
Ministry.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D. (a. e). . 1S33 . . Gold Hill, N. C . . .
J. B. Davis, D. D. (a. e.) . 1S33 .
W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . . . 1858 .
W. Kimball 1859 .
Prof. J. D. Shirey i860 .
G. F. Sehaeffer 1851 .
A. D. L. Moser 1863 .
W. R. Ketchie 1S68 .
J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) . . 1868 .
R. L. Erown . . 1S68 .
E. P. Parker (a.) 1871 .
Geo. H. Cox 1872 .
H. M. Brown 1873 .
P. E. Zink 1873 .
F. W. E. Peschau 1S73 .
C. A. Marks 1876 .
H. C. Haithcox .
W. A. Lutz 1877 .
Prof. J. A. Linn 1877 .
W. G. Campbell 1S77 .
J. M. Hedrick 1877 .
J. Q. Wertz .
Win. Stoudenjnire (a.) . . 18S0 .
C. A. Rose 1882 .
T. H. Strohecker .
T. S. Brown 1882 .
Prof. C. E- T. Fisher (a. e.).i884 .
B. W. Cronk 1884 .
H. A. Trexler 1SS6 .
W. R. Brown 1S86 .
Chas. B. King 1S86 .
C. B. Millfi 1S87 .
D. W. Michael 1887 .
C A. Brown (a. e-) . . . ■ 1889
Lay-Delegates.
. West Liberty, Ohio
. New Market, Va. . .
. China Grove, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Monroe, Ga. . . .
. Enochville, N. C. .
. Kappa, N. C
. Troutman, N. C. . .
. Mocksville, N. C. .
. Salem, N. C
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Rural Hall, N. C. . .
. Linwood, N. C. . .
. Wilmington, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C
. Bear Poplar, N. C. .
. Enochville, N. C. .
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Concord, N. C . . . .
. Concord, N. O . .
. Salisbury, N. C . . .
. Chicago, 111
. Zeb, N. C
. Troutman, N. C . .
. Charlotte, N. C. . .
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C
. Brick Church, N. C .
. Rockwell, N. C . . .
. Heilig's Mills, N. C
. Salisbury, N. C . .
. Gibsonville, N. C .
. Tyro Shops, N. C .
H. L. Livengood.
William G. Honeycut.
J. H. Shouse.
A. D. Wessel (a.)
I. Frank Patterson.
.P. M. Brown.
H. R. Plaster. j
W. C. Correll.
C. A. Isenhour.
P. D. Linn.
John D. Ketchie.
J. C. Lentz.
. H. A. Kluppelberg.
J. S. Patterson.
James M. Trexler.
J. A* Miller.
J. L. Ketchie.
H. M. Fowler.
Philip Lopp.
(a. e.) Absent and excused.
(a.) Absent and unexcused.
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
J Holy Trinity Capt. Jonas Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C-
[Mt. Carmel Capt. Jonas Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
(Bethel (Stanley Co.>. . . Marvel Ritchie Copal Grove, N. C.
\ Luther's (Rowan Co.) . . B. P. Basinger Gold Hill, N. C.
3 -{ St. John's (Cabarrus Co.) . .Geo. E. Ritchie Concord, N. C.
4 ■{ Albemarle under the pastoral care of ,Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn.
The President read his annual report, which was re-
ceived and held for reference to proper committee.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 7
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Beloved Fathers and Brethren: — "Grace to you, and
peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!"
This is to me an extraordinary and unusually peculiar hour. For the
fourth consecutive time, I am permitted by the mercy of God, and
your good will and clemency, to read an annual report, as retiring
president, at the opening 'of the convention of the Southern Mother
Synod, that is marked as the 87th.
Feeling my own unworthiness, I cannot but wonder at the good-
ness of God in sparing me these four years of my terms of office to
perform the many duties devolving upon me, and I praise Him for it.
On the other hand, I thank you for your kind forbearance during all
this time, and assure you, in retiring from office, that it is to me one
of the happiest hours of my life to know, as different ones have assured
me, that I enjoy the love and esteem of all now as much as when your
confidence in, and love for me, first led you to elect me as your high-
est officer, and when you from year to year showed your hearty and
kind approval of my humble though earnest efforts as president, by
re electing me.
I can only say, and I say it with all my heart, j3od bless you,
brethren, — God bless you, one and all. We have had four years of
peace and prosperity, and are, I believe, more solidly, more compactly
united than ever before, more and more all saying the same thing and
believing the same thing. And so may it be and even more so, in the
golden days to come, until like the rising sun of a summer day, the
zenith of our glorious work is reached, and the old North Carolina
Synod shines brightest amid the galaxy of synods, with hex true, pure,
unaltered, and unqualified confessional light, and doing her full duty,
in the limits of the horizon God has set to her bounds, even as he set
by Divine, permissive, and over-ruling Providence the bounds of our
Confessions for the ages, in that He led the Reformers to say so much,
and no more.
The past year has been one of much success among our various
churches and institutions, and the prospect everywhere in our whole
field, and for our whole Synod, has, I believe, never been brighter.
We have been wonderfully blessed. Amid the wrecks of death and the
storms of destruction, our ministers and churches have been spared,
and whilst there have been changes, the work goes on.
Permit me, now, to present to you information regarding import-
ant and official occurrences that need to be recorded, and also some
recommendations which I hope will not only be worthy of your serious
and profitable consideration, but will commend themselves to your
better judgment as worthy of adoption and use, and as means to for-
ward our work. 1
8 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SPECIAL SESSION OF SYNOD.
The officers of Synod, by authority of the resolution on page 21,
which reads as follows : "Resolved, That the officers of Synod be con-
stituted a committee to make all necessary arrangements and an-
nouncements for a called convention, and that the time be in August
next," attended to this duty, and the special meeting was held, by the
kind courtesy of the pastor and people of St. John's Church, in Salis-
bury, Aug. 27-29. The new Constitution was adopted, and Candidate
C. A. Brown duly ordained to the holy Gospel ministry, as the Min-
utes of that convention will show.
I would recommend that the Minutes and the new adopted Con-
stitution, and also the report which I prepared for that convention,
and which I will now read, be printed with our Minutes, in their
proper place, thus making one large pamphlet.
VISITATION. •
During last summer, I devoted my entire vacation to the welfare
of the various churches that I could visit, in the 9h©rt time allotted
me, and specially looked after the vacancies. I visited and assisted in
their work, 13 pastors, preached 27 times in 16 different churches, ad-
dressed 11 Sunday-schools, and lectured 14 times. I- have also visited
our Institutions.
CONFERENCES. *
Each of the presidents of our Conferences has sent me a report of
the meetings of the Conferences. Each had interesting, pleasant, and
profitable meetings, and it seems that good was done.
I would herewith draw attention to the following items therein
that call for action at our hands. The president of the Northern Con-
ference writes that his Conference asks Synod to put among its stand-
ing resolutions something like the following :
Resolved, :That standing in prayer is the preferable custom in the
Lutheran Church, and especially in the morning service.
I would recommend that Synod adopt the above or a similar
resolution.
The Northern Conference also draws attention to the fact that
candidates W. and L. Deaton desire to labor in our bounds, and recom-
mend that work be given them, if possible, during their summer vaca-
tion. I earnestly hope the Synod will comply with the request.
The Southern Conference held a S. S. convention, Sept. 28, $889,
in St. Stephen's Church, at which 19 delegates were present, represent-
ing 17 schools, and a permanent organization was effected.
I trust the Northern Conference will also hold S. S. conventions,
and that Synod will also each year give a day's attention to the wel-
fare of the lambs of the flock.
Rev. W. Kimball is president of the Northern Conference. Rev.
Geo. H. Cox is president of the Southern Conference.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
RESIGNATIONS.
Rev. J. L. Buck resigned as pastor of the Luther Chapel and
Centre Grove congregations.
Rev. J. G. Schaid resigned the presidency of our College.
Rev. S. Iy. Keller resigned as pastor of St. John's Church, Cabar-
rus County.
Rev. J. H. Wyse resigned as pastor of Holy Trinity and Mt. Car-
mel churches.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox resigned as pastor of the Bethel (Stanley Co.)
pastorate.
A NEW PASTORATE.
St. Stephen's pastorate is a new pastorate that was formed with
my consent and permission, in view of the following document sent
me ; I hope Synod will kindly ratify my action in the matter, and re-
joice over the division which will give the people more preaching, and
give Synod another pastor.
*
St. Stephen's Ev. Luth. Church,
Cabarrus County, N. C.
To the president of the N. C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church, and the president of the Southern Conference of said Synod,
Greeting :
Brethren, We, the Councils of St. Stephen's and Mount Olive Ev.
Luth. churches, belonging to the North Carolina Synod, now a part of
the Bethel (Stanley Co.) pastorate, do hereby respectfully ask to be
constituted as a pastorate.
We have extended a call to Rev. Geo. H. Cox, at a stipulated
salary of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) a year, to be paid quar-
terly, which call has been accepted, subject to your recognizing us as
a pastorate.
We suggest that the pastorate be known as the St. Stephen's
pastorate of the North Carolina Synod.
(Signed by both councils.)
St. Stephen's Council. Mt. Olive Council.
R. A. Shimpoch, G. T. Beaver,
, Edmund Honeycutt, J. A. Misenhimer,
Jacob M. Dry, C. E. Barringer,
Caleb L. Nussman, H. H. Moose,
W. G. Honeycutt, W. R. Moose,
G. W. Barringer, W. H. Moose,
A. M. Nussman, Geo. W. Dry,
A. B. Honeycutt, H. W. Beaver.
Wilson Honeycutt.
to MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NEW MEMBERS.
Rev. H. C. Haithcox has also forwarded his letter of honorable
dismission from the East Ohio Synod, whose honored and worthy
president he was, and his name has been placed on our roll.
Candidate C. A. Brown, by virtue of his ordination, is a member
of our Synod. His ordination certificate has been sent to him, and he
is pursuing his theological studies at Gettysburg. His name, too, has
been ordered placed on our clerical list.
Rev. C. A. Marks, honorably dismissed by the S. C. Synod to us,
forwarded his letter, which was received and his name also enrolled.
Rev. J. O. Wertz, having received and accepted a call from the
Union pastorate, forwarded me his letter of honorable dismissal frbm
the S. C. Synod, and I ordered his name placed upon our ministerial
roll.
Rev. Chas. B. Miller, once before a beloved member of our Synod,
has come back to us again, having received and accepted a call from
the Alamance pastorate. He forwarded me his letter of honorable
dismissal from the Virginia Synod Jan. 14, 1S90, which was accepted,
and his name ordered enrolled in our clerical list.
Candidate W. P. Phifer was honorably dismissed to us by the
Maryland Synod as a licentiate. We bid these brethren welcome.
SUPPLIES.
Candidate C. A. Brown very acceptably served as supply in the
Alamance pastorate last summer, and then returned to the theological
seminary at Gettysburg, Pa., where he still is, and where, true to his
promise like a man, he will complete the third year in the seminary.
He is desirous of entering upon work in our midst, and it is to be
hoped that there may be found a field to suit him.
Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey and Rev. Prof. C. T. L. Fisher are sup-
plying Holy Trinity pastorate. They began January 1st, 1890.
Rev. H. A. Trexler has been acting as supply a part of the year
in Luther Church.
Rev. T. H. Strohecker has been elected as supply pastor of the
Iredell pastorate, and has served them about a year. In a card, dated
February 6, 1890, he informed me that the pastorate was still indebted
to the former pastor, and that when matters were put in proper order,
he intended to unite with Synod. We are impressed with the excel-
lent work this brother has done, and hope Synod will have a report
about it.
LETTERS OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL.
The below-named brethren having resigned their various fields of
labor in our bounds, their resignations having been accepted, and
they having been called to labor in different synods, were honorably
dismissed to unite with the synods in whose bounds they accepted
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calls. They were dismissed as follows : Rev. J. L. Buck to the Evan-
gelical Lutheran S. W. Virginia Synod ; Rev. J. G. Schaid to the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod ; Rev. J. W. Strickler to the
Evangelical Lutheran S. W. Virginia Synod ; Rev. S. L. Keller to
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina ; Rev. J. H. Wyse
to the Evangelical Lutheran South Carolina S3-nod ; Rev. W. P. Phifer
(colored) to the Evangelical Lutheran Alpha Synod. May God bless
and prosper these dear brethren in their new fields of labor, for each
of them enjoys our esteem and brotherly interest.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox accepted the call extended him by the new
charge known as St. Stephen's pastorate.
Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey accepted the call to the presidency of our
College.
Rev. Prof. C. T. L. Fisher accepted a call to a professorship in
our College.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher likewise accepted a professorship.
Rev. Chas. B. Miller accepted the call extended him by the Ala-
mance pastorate.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz accepted the call of the Union pastorate.
Rev. C. A. Marks accepted a call from Luther Chapel and Centre
Grove congregations.
Rev. H. C. Haithcox was called to the Salem and St. Luke
churches, and accepted.
INSTALLATIONS.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz was duly installed as pastor of the Union charge
on the ist Sunday in March, 1890, by Rev. C. A. Rose and Rev. C. T.
L. Fisher.
Rev. C. A. Marks was duly installed as pastor of Luther Chapel
and Centre Grove churches, on Sunday, April 27, 1890, by Rev. F. W.
E. Peschau and Rev. W. A. Lutz.
ORDINATIONS.
Candidate C. A. Brown was ordained to the holy office of the
ministry during the special session of Synod last fall, in St. John's
Church, Salisbury. Rev. W. A. Lutz preached the ordination sermon
and your president, assisted by others, performed the act of ordina-
tion. He is pursuing his theological studies now.
Candidate W. P. Phifer (colored) having been honorably dismissed
to us from the Maryland Synod, having been received by us, and a
committee, consisting of Revs. F. W. E- Peschau, T. S. Brown, and
W. G. Campbell, having been duly authorized by Synod to ordain
him, have performed this high and holy duty in the city of Charlotte,
Monday night, April 28, 1890. Rev. T. S. Brown preached the ordi-
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nation sermon and Rev. F. W. E. Peschau performed the act of ordi-
nation, with the assistance of pastor Brown. He has been called as
pastor of St. Paul's colored church of Charlotte, and he has accepted.
He has done a good work. He has a church of 7 members, a Sunday-
school of 60 scholars, and a parochial school of 103 scholars.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
Never before, since my connection with this Synod, have our
Institutions been in so good and promising a condition as now. Our
College has the gratifyingly and encouragingly large number of 96
students, and the outlook for next year is still more promising. North
Carolina College will yet rise to the dignity that belongs to her, to
the success she is worthy of, and the strength to meet all her require-
ments.
Our Female Seminary was never in so good a condition, and
offers better facilities than ever. It enjoys this year a patronage of
78 pupils, a fact that must make us all rejoice. In view of such cheer-
ing facts, we should, like Paul, thank God and take courage.
I visited each school, and was not only pleased, but very highly
pleased, with what I saw and heard in the buildings, the recitations,
general exercises, &c. Brethren, let us stand firmer by our schools
than ever before, aid more those who man them, and appreciate more
the work done.
OUR AGED BRETHREN.
By the mercy of God, our two dearly beloved, aged brethren, Rev.
S. Rothrock, D. D., and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., are spared to us.
Father RoLhrock is enjoying, taking all things together, quite a good
degree of health.
We are sorry to learn from Dr. Davis, in a letter full of love for
us, that he has been sorely afflicted. A short time ago, when con-
ducting a service in the West, he suddenly became speechless, before
the conclusion of the service, but God be praised, he has since that
time regained his speech. He requests to have his name kept
upon the roll of our Synod until God shall call him to his eternal
home. I would recommend :
1. That we take some suitable action regarding these beloved men
of God, who enjoy not only the good will of all who know them, but
also enjoy the rare privilege of spending
FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS IN THE MINISTRY
of our dear Evangelical Lutheran Church.
2. That we assure our worthy father in Israel, Rev. Dr. Davis,
with feelings of profound sorrow, that we regret to learn of the afflic-
tion that has befallen him, and, on the other hand, that we rejoice
that he has recovered, and that we will with joy retain his name on
our roll, and consider ourselves honored in being permitted to do so.
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DEATH OF MRS. REV. DR. ROTHROCK.
We have just learned of the death of the venerable Mrs. Rothrock,
wife of Rev. Dr. Rothrock. I am sure we all sympathize with our
brother in his bereavement. I would recommend that a committee
be appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of this truly
noble woman, and to express our sympathy for the lonely, aged
widower, Dr. Rothrock.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
I offer the following recommendations and resolutions for your
consideration and adoption, believing the adoption of each will be of
good service to Synod, and do good among our people.
REGARDING OUR COLLEGE.
Resolved, That every pastor of Synod shall, each year, on a day
set in the month of November — that may best suit him and his people
— present the cause of our School, and take up a collection for the
benefit of N. C. College, and turn the amount collected over to the
Treasurer of the College, as soon as possible.
Resolved, That Monday of each yearly meeting of Synod be con-
sidered Education Day.
.GENERAL SUPPLY PASTOR.
Vacancies in our churches and charges being detrimental, and
only detrimental, in ever)' way to the work of the Church, I would
recommend, That the Executive Committee on Missions be empow-
ered to secure, as best they can, a suitable minister, whose whole time
shall be given to supplying vacant churches or charges, the vacant
churches or charges being required to give a salary, which shall be
supplemented by the Committee on terms agreed upon.
PASTOR FESPERMAN.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman, our suffering brother, is still in need of our
sympathy and kind support, and I hope something will be done to
assure him of our kind interest in him, and sympathy for him.
FORMULA OF INVITATION TO COMMUNION.
For the sake of uniformity, and as eminently suitable, I recom-
mend the following form :
Resolved, That the formula of extending an invitation to Chris-
tians not members of our own congregations shall be as follows, and
shall be announced somewhere in the beginning of the preparatory
services or in the beginning of the communion service :
Members of other Evangelical Lutheran churches, in good stand-
ing, and members of good standing in other Evangelical churches,
who are present, are kindly permitted and invited to prepare them-
selves with us, confess their sins, receive absolution, and receive the
hoi)' communion as we believe and administer it.
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DEFINING OUR POSITION.
It strikes me as being eminently proper that Synod should define
its position regarding Y. M. C. A., County, State, and International
Sunday-school work, and independent, irresponsible, unionistic, evan-
gelistic movements of the day, and I therefore recommend, That a
committee of three ministers be appointed to define for us, what in
their opinion our position should be, regarding these matters.
This committee, if possible, should report at this meeting, on
these movements of the day.
TRAVELING HOME MISSIONARY.
I greatly rejoice that Rev. J. W. Kimmel has been secured as our
State Traveling Home Missionary, or as I would prefer to call him,
" Missionary President." Now, let us help him, and soon secure a
home for him.
CHEERING SIGNS, OR GOOD NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
Missions have been started, in Concord, in Wilmington, in Char-
lotte (colored),— Sumter, S. C. A new pastorate has been formed.
Our schools are flourishing. Our Sunday-schools are all improving.
All pastors report large accessions. Nearty all vacant churches are
supplied with pastors. Concord is almost free of debt. Charlotte has
reduced its debt to $1,500, and we are glad to report that this beautiful
church at Charlotte, the handsomest church in the State, is finished,
and that services are regularly held in it by its beloved pastor, Rev.
T. S. Brown.
Beautiful St. John's Church, Salisbury, has been dedicated free of
debt. A fine site has been purchased for the Female College in Char-
lotte, on Tryon Street. It is to be hoped that this grand movement
will succeed, and that we, as a Synod, and our people, will give to-
wards it liberally enough to make it a success. We should not let
this fail. Our people are growing more liberal, and we have cheering
signs all along the line of our work.
Finally, brethren, let us now do more and better work, and not
harp on doctrinal positions. Let us rather promulgate our doctrines
and customs, and build up our church.
It is work, work, aggressive work, unceasing, active, self-denying
work, that we need. We need more earnest work from the pulpit,
more work from the people in the pew, and more work from the purse.
Let this be the go-ahead session of Synod. God bless and guide
you in all your deliberations, and finally, after all your labors on
earth, give you of the rest that remaineth for the people of God.
Your servant in Christ,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
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Whereupon followed the election of officers, with the
following results :
President— Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President — Rev. W. G. Campbell, Concord, N. C.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King, Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson, China Grove, N. C.
ADVISORY MEMBERS.
The following were introduced and received as advisory
members : Rev. J. Steck, D. D., of the South Carolina Syn-
od, Rev. W. P. Cline of the Tennessee Synod, Rev. W. P.
Phifer of the Alpha Synod, and candidate Mr. H. N. Miller
of North Carolina College.
All papers intended for Synod were received to be re-
ferred to proper committees.
The Treasurer's Report was read, received, and referred
to proper committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
P. N. HEILIG, Treasurer, in Account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of •
North Carolina, for i 889-' 90.
home missions.
1889. Cr. Dr.
May 7, To am't rec'd from finance committee at St.
John's, Cabarrus Co., N. C $357 57
May 8, By order paid Rev. H. M. Brown for services
in Forsyth Mission $200 00
May 8, By order paid Rev. S. Rotbrock as supply of
Luther's church 40 00
May 22, By order paid Rev. R. L. Brown for Home
Mission work 50 00
May 30, By am't paid J. D. Cappelmann, Treas. United
Synod, on Home Missions 67 57
Balance $357 57 $357 57
foreign missions.
1889.
May 7, To am't rec'd from finance committee at St.
John's, Cabarrus Co., N. C $214 36
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May 31, By am't paid J. D. Cappelmaun, Treas. United
Synod $214 36
Balance $214 36 $214 36
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
18S9.
May 7, To am't rec'd from finance committee at St.
John's, Cabarrus Co., N. C $106 98
Sept. 27, By am'tp'd H. M. Petrea, beneficiary student. $ 50 00
Nov. 29, " " " 50 00
1890.
Jan. 20, " " 6 98
Balance $106 98 $106 98
synodical fund.
1889. Cr. Dr.
May 7, To am't on hand from treasurer's report of 1S89 $10309
May 7, To am't rec'd from finance committee at St.
John's, Cabarrus Co., N. C 244 59
May 15, To am't rec'd from Rev. W. H. Cone, through
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau 7 00
May 8, By order paid Rev. F. W. E. Peschau for ex-
penses of trip to Concord in Blackwelder
will case . . . $ 4 50
May 8, By order paid Prof. J. A. Linn, debt on Mt.
Pleasant Female Seminary 100 00
May 11, By order paid Rev. J. D. Koontz for liquida-
ting debt on col'd church, Concord, N. C. . 25 00
May 11, By order paid Rev. F. W. E- Peschau, extra
expenses in giving the printed Constitution
to Synod 15 00
May 11, By order paid Rev .C. B. King for services
rendered as Secretary of Synod 8 00
May 30, By am't paid J. D. Cappelmanu, Treas. United
Synod, to supplement Home Mission Fund 21 14
Aug. 20, By am't paid E. H. Aull for printing Minutes
of Synod for year 1889 . . . . , 74 80
Oct. 12, By am't paid Rev. C. B. King for expenses
incurred as Sec'y of Synod (express, &c.) . . 950
1890.
Jan. 20, By am't paid H. M. Petrea, beneficiary stu-
dent, to supplement beneficiary education-
al fund 43 02
Feb. 10, By am't paid Capt. W. A. Barrier, Treas.
United Synod, apportionment on Minutes. 28 00
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Mar. i, By am't paid Rev. C. B. King for freight on
United Synod Minutes 3 49
April 19, By arn't paid Rev. C. B. King for expenses
incurred in serving Synod 2 43
April 19, By am't paid to John K. Patterson, forjudge
Montgomery, on Blackwelder case 5 00
18S9.
Aug. 19, By am't paid E. H. Aull for express on
Minutes of Synod 14 80
Balance $354 68 5354 68
Respectfully submitted,
P. N. HEILIG,
Treasurer Evangelical Lutheran Synod of N. C.
Salisbury, N. C. , April 28, i8go.
The Executive Committee made its annual report which
was received and referred to the proper committee.
The President's announcement of the Standing Com-
mittees, as follows :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. President' s Report. — Revs. W. G. Campbell, W.
Kimball, and Mr. I.' Frank Patterson.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. J. M. Hedrick, G. F.
Schaeffer, and Messrs. C. C. Bost, J. S. Patterson.
3. Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. W. R.
Brown, J. Q. Wertz, C. B. Miller, Messrs. Jonas Cook, M.
Ritchie, I. Frank Patterson.
4. Report of Exeaitive Committee. — Revs. F. W. F.
Peschau, C. B. King, Mr. H. L,. Livengood.
5. Missions.— Revs. C. A. Rose, D. W. Michael, J. A.
L4nn, and Mr. G. E. Ritchie.
6. Minutes and Unfinished Btcsiness. — Revs. W. A.
Lutz, C. A. Marks, and Mr. J. H. Shouse.
7. Reports and Proceedings of Conferences. — Revs. W. R.
Brown, H. C. Haithcox, and Mr. H. R. Plaster.
8. Petitiojis and Excuses of Absent Members. — Revs. H.
A. Trexler, C. B. Miller, and Mr. C. A. Isenhour.
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9. Vacancies. — Revs. H. M. Brown, J. Q. Wertz, and
Mr. W. G. Honeycutt.
10. Finance. — Revs. F. W. K. Peschau, J. A. Linn,
and Messrs. Jonas Cook, H. A. Kluppleberg.
11. Appropriates. — Revs. B. W. Cronk, A. D. L-
Moser, and Messrs. John D. Ketchie, J. Lewis Ketchie.
12. Apportionments. — Revs. T. S. Brown, J. A. Linn,
James M. Trexler.
13. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. R. L- Brown, P. E. Zink,
and Mr. B. P. Basinger.
The Ex-Secretary, Rev. Chas. B. King, made his an-
nual report, which was received and approved.
The Report of the Board of North Carolina College
was offered by the Vice-President, Rev. Geo. H. Cox. Re-
port was received and referred to proper committee.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, in submitting
its annual report, desires to call the attention of Synod to the follow-
ing items of importance :
Since the last annual meeting of Synod, several changes, and a
decided increase in the Faculty, have taken place, resulting in the fol-
lowing: Rev. J. D. Shire}7, A. M., President, and Professor of Mental
and Moral Science and History ; H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. , Professor of
Mathematics and Natural and Political Sciences ; Rev. C. L. T. Fisher,
A. M., Professor of Ancient Languages and Literature ; Rev. J. H. C.
Fisher, A. B., Principal of the Preparatory Department ; B. H. W.
Runge, Instructor in German ; H. W. Miller and J. A. Graham, Tu-
tors in Preparatory Department.
Thus it will be seen that we have a strong, working force, and
each member is nobly, steadily, successfully pushing things to the
front.
There has also been a decided advance made in the number of
students, so that we are enabled to report nearly one hundred enrolled
and in attendance. It is also a fact that the students now in attend-
ance cannot be excelled for their morality, gentility, and general good
behavior. You will travel far, and visit many institutions, before you
will find a more gentlemanly set of 3'oung men than we have at our
institution.
Various advances and improvements have been inaugurated and
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carried forward during the past year. The curriculum has been deep-
ened and broadened. The students are publishing the College Advance,
a monthly magazine devoted to the interests of North Carolina College.
An organ has been purchased for the chapel, the means for which was
secured by the students. A neat and inexpensive uniform has been
adopted for the use of the students, and valuable improvements have
been made upon both the buildings and campus.
The Board unanimously decided to give half rates of tuition to
the sons of ministers, and also, upon recommendation from Synod, to
students preparing for the ministry in the Lutheran Church, begin-
ning with fhe Sophomore year. The Board expects the Synod to
recommend suitable young men, of whom no bond is demanded.
Financially, our institution is also on rising ground. Increase of
attendance of course brings increase of income, and we are looking,
in the near future, to the time when the institution shall be self-sus-
taining.
The interest on the Endowment Fund is coming in slowly, but
not as regularly and punctually as it should. Some of the principal
is also being paid in, and as fast as it conies is safely invested, so as
to be drawing interest. Up to the present about $1,400 of the princi-
pal has been paid in, and has been invested as follows : $569.35 se-
cured by mortgages on land, drawing S per cent. ; $800 secured by
mortgage of the Female Seminary, which is also insured and drawing
8 per cent. ; the balance is in the hands of the treasurer, Jonas Cook,
Esq.
What we need and must have is regular, systematic work in the
collection of this fund ; and it is to be hoped that some plan will be
devised and set in operation, during this convention of. Synod, by
which this work can be accomplished.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
Vice-President B. T. N. C. C.
The Report of the Board of Trustees of the Female
Seminary at Mt. Pleasant, N. C, by Rev. C. A. Rose, was
received and referred to proper committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF FEMALE SEMINARY.
It gives us pleasure to report upon the efficient and substantial
work that has been done in our Seminary, by the Principal and his
accomplished Assistants, since our last meeting.
During the session seventy-eight pupils have been enrolled, which
is a considerable increase over any former session. This of itself is
encouraging, it shows that our people are beginning to appreciate the
fact that we have Institutions within our own bounds fully prepared to
educate their young.
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It is gratifying to note that of the number enrolled, seventeen this
session are boarding pupils, and that there are three promising young
ladies in the graduating class.
Four regular teachers have been employed during the year, and
arrangements have been made for the same number for the next term.
The internal workings of the school have been altogether satis-
factory, so much so, as to merit favorable comment, by all conversant
with the same.
Last summer, by action of the Board of Trustees, the Seminary
Building was greatly enlarged, renovated, and beautified, which adds
much to its convenience as well as to its general appearance. "A
large wing building has been erected, which besides, affording a com-
modious Hall and Recitation Rooms on the first floor, supplies a long
felt want in the Institution, viz., that of Dormitory Rooms for the in-
creased comfort of the boarding pupils."
In conclusion, we can but say, with the increased facilities for
efficient and thorough work, with a superior Principal, in the person
of Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn, A. M.", and Assistants of large experience
and wide reputation, that this school deserves a largely increased
patronage in the future. And we believe the same will be given to it.
Respectfully, C. A. ROSE,
President of the Board of Trustees.
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Under this head, Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, President of
North Carolina College, made an annual report of N. C.
College, which was received and referred to committee.'
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Reports on State
of the Church, with praj^er and benediction by the Presi-
dent, to meet at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning.
SECOND SESSION.
May 3D, 8 o'clock, A. M.
Synod was called to order by the President. Devo-
tional exercises conducted by Rev. J. M. Hedrick. Roll
called, minutes read, corrected, and approved.
It was decided by Synod that the Secretary be request-
ed to follow the prescribed order of business in noting the
Minutes.
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On motion the Rules of Order were read by the Secreta-
ry. The reading of Reports on the State of the Church
was resumed.
Rev. T. H. Strohecker was received as an advisory
member of Synod. Synod adjourned for divine service,
pending the reading of Reports on the State of the Church,
to meet at 1.30 o'clock, P. M.
THIRD SESSION.
May 3D, 1.30 P. M.
Synod being called to order in regular form, the deYO-
tional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
On motion, the address on Beneficiary Education was
postponed until Monday.
Report of Committee on Beneficiary Education, by Rev.
Geo. H. Cox, was received to be considered item by item,
with a view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION
Mr. President and Brethren :
In presenting the annual report of. your Committee on Beneficiary
Education, we desire, first, to call your attention to the action of Syn-
od at its last annual meeting, found in Minutes pp. 32 and 44.
Thus the work of the committee was marked out.
Mr. H. M. Petrea was supplied, by the treasurer, with the appro-
priation made by Synod. He has made no call upon the committee,
though we are informed that he has been compelled to borrow in order
to complete the session.
Mr. John H. Ritchie, owing to the death of his father, has found
it impracticable to leave home, and, therefore, has not called upon the
committee for assistance.
Mr. Joseph A. Graham has received no assistance from Synod,
but the Southern Conference has aided him so that he has been enabled
to prosecute his studies at N. C. College without interruption during
the year. Mr. W. A. Deaton now in the Seminary has received $25
from the Northern Conference.
We might, here, close our report, and yet, we feel that the impor-
tance of this subject of Beneficiary Education is such that more should
be said. 'And first, there is the lamentable' fact, that the North Caro-
lina Synod numbering nearly 7,000 confirmed members, has but one
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student in the Seminary, and none in the college supported by her
funds, while we have, at this moment, six vacant congregations, and
an immense missionary field within our Synodical bounds, loudly
echoing the Macedonian cry, ''Come over and help us." Comment is
unnecessary. We feel that the very mention of these facts ought to
arouse the whole Synod to more activity in this direction.
Your committee would here and now call the special and prayerful
attention of Synod to the very small amount of aid given. When we
remember the necessarily large expenses attendant upon a course,,
either at college or seminary, and the well known fact that candidates
for the ministry do not often come from the wealthy classes, but are,,
as a rule, dependent wholly, or in part, upon the church for their
support, it should, it seems to us, be perfectly plain that, unless our
applicants are better provided for, the}- must, of necessity, be delayed
in their course, as well as discouraged in the work to which they be-
lieve they have been called. With the demands that are upon us it
seems as if the true policy should be to render such aid that the}*
should lose no time, and at the earliest possible moment be ready for
active duty in the field.
We would therefore recommend that for the corning year, his last
in the seminary, Mr. Petrea receive from Synod the sum of $150, and
that Mr. Graham, in the junior class, N. C. College, receive the sum
of 550, and be also recommended to the Board of Trustees for half-rate
tuition.
In compliance with the request of Mr. R. L. Bame, junior class of
N. C. College, we present his name also as an applicant for recom-
mendation to the board for half-rate tuition.
We would also recommend that the Sunday nearest the 15th of
October, as suits the pastor, be set apart and observed by each congre-
gation as a time for special prayer and services for Beneficiary Educa-
tion, and that at such time a collection be taken, forwarded to the
Treasurer of Synod, and credited to the Beneficiary Fund.
We would also recommend that these two recommendations be
the standing rule of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
H. T. J. LUDWIG.
Item 1.
Adopted as amended.
Item 2.
Adopted.
Item 3.
Adopted.
Item 4.
Adopted as amended.
Item 5.
Adopted. Report adopted as a whole
Reading of Reports on the State of the Church resumed.
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At the conclusion of reading Reports on State of the Church,
Rev. W. A. Lutz offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted:
Resolved i. That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to
writing, and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be
left optional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
2. That whereas there is some want of uniformity among the
pastors in reporting the membership of the congregations, be it
Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Synod
all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved by
letter or excommunication. It was
Resolved, That the above be placed among ttie standing resolu-
tions.
Mr. J. C. Lentz was excused from further attendance
upon Synod.
Hours set for synodical sessions, from 8.30 to 11 A. M.,
and from 1.30 to 5 P. M. It was
Resolved, That after to-morrow we have no night service during
the sessions of Synod.
The Report of the Delegation to the United Synod was
offered by Rev. Geo. H. Cox. Report was received and
considered item by item, and received as a whole.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
To the Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North
Carolina,
Brethren : — We, your delegation to the third convention of the
United Synod, which convened in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Wilmington, N. C, November 14, 18S9, herewith report that
we attended said meeting. Two principals were absent, one clerical
and one lay, whose places were filled by alternates, and therefore there
was a full delegation present.
All of the Synods in connection with the United Synod were repre-
sented, and a number of visitors were present from different parts of
the church, making it the largest body of Lutherans that has ever
convened in the South.
Not much new business was undertaken, but special efforts were
made to develop that already in hand. We do not wish to wear}- you
with a repetition of what has been published in the Minutes and
church periodicals, but we feel the necessity of calling the attention
of Synod to some things which demand and deserve special consid-
eration.
24 MINUTKS E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
As yet, the Board of Missions has not succeeded in securing the'
services of a Foreign Missionary, and therefore has not established a.
mission in Japan, nor anywhere else, as has been in contemplation.
The church at Salem, Va., in connection with Roanoke College, has-
determined to raise $1,000 per annicm to support a man in the foreign
field, so soon as the United Synod shall have established a mission
and sent out a chief missionary, they desiring to work under the di-
rection of the Board. The United Synod, in consequence, instructed
the Board to make increased effort to secure a missionary, and also-
determined to increase the apportionment for Foreign Missions to
$3,000 per annum. On the basis of the assessment for the previous
two years, the proportional part of the North Carolina Synod will be
$506.25 per annum. '
HOME MISSIONS.
Nothing new was undertaken in the Home Mission field ; but it
was determined, in order to more successfully carry forward that
already begun, to increase the apportionment for Home Missions to
$6,000 per annum. On the basis of the last two j-ears, our proportion
of this will be $1,012.50 per annum.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
A provisional arrangement was made for the establishment of a
Theological Seminar}' at Newberry, S. C, and two professors were
elected at an aggregate salary of $2,800. The South Carolina Synod
pledged itself for $1,000, the remaining $1,800 to be apportioned
"among the several S}Tnods composing the United Synod." An. ap-
proximate estimate of our proportion is $425 per annum.
UNITED SYNOD TREASURY.
In order to meet the current expenses of the United Synod, an
assessment was made of $2, for each delegate to which each District
Synod is entitled. Our Synod, having fourteen delegates, is therefore
assessed for $28
BY-LAWS, &C.
A motion was made to postpone the consideration of the By-Laws,
Rules, &c, until the next convention of the United S}'nod. Your
delegation voted solidly against postponement, but the .matter was
carried by a small majority. At a subsequent session we presented
the following paper, asking that it be spread upon the Minutes, which
request was granted.
Rev. President, Officers, and Members of the United Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, South, Greeting :
We,, the delegates of the N. C. Synod, having come to this con.,
veution under special instructions, by an almost unanimous vote of.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
our Synod, on a matter of deep interest to our church and people,
kindly and respectfully ask permission to express our disappointment
at the action taken by your honorable body, on Saturday night last,
respecting the adoption, or non-adoption of the By-Laws, Rules, &c,
and in postponing their consideration.
In view of your action, which leaves this matter in an unsettled
condition, we cannot pledge the Synod we represent to the full
amounts asked from us in carrying on the general work of the church,
not knowing what our people will do under these perplexing conditions.
This paper was signed by all but two of the delegation, and these
would have signed, if they had been present.
The time of the next meeting, as also the place, was left in the
hand/ of the officers.
And now, thanking you for the honor conferred upon us, we
respectfully submit our report.
GEO. H. COX,
W. G. CAMPBELL,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
C. A. ROSE,
W. R. BROWN,
W. KIMBALL.
It was moved that the Committee on Finance, together
with the President, be appointed a committee to make all
necessary arrangements with Treasurer elect, concerning
the Treasurer's bond, &c.
The minutes of the morning and afternoon sessions
were read and approved.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. C. A. Marks, to
meet Monday morning at 8.30, A. M.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 5TH, 8.30 A. M.
Rev. T. S. Brown led the devotional service, and the
session was opened by the President.
On motion, Rev. T. H. Strohecker was received by
unanimous vote as a regular member of the North Carolina
Synod and Ministerium, on certificate from the President of
the Synod of Central Illinois.
26 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
On motion, Synod adjourned for a meeting of the Min-
isterium, subject to the call of the President. After one
hour in Ministerium meeting, Synod resumed its regular
business.
Report of Committee on Church Institutions and Edu-
cation, by Rev. W. R. Brown, was received, to be considered
item by item, with view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
From the papers placed in the hands of your committee, we are
enabled to report the following encouraging facts in regard to our
church institutions at Mt. Pleasant.
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Almost one hundred students have been connected with the College
during the present session, which is a gratifying increase over several
past sessions. The faculty are fully alive to its duties and responsibil-
ities, and are doing all in their power to make the school worthy the sup-
port and patronage of all ; but the faculty, without the hearty co-ope-
ration of the Synod, will perform their self-sacrificing labors m vain.
The students, by their gentlemanly deportment and strict performance
of duties, are doing all they can to merit for the school a good name.
A College monthly, "The Advance," has been inaugurated and credit-
ably edited by two members of the Junior Class in the interests of the
College and with gratifying success. Notwithstanding the increase in
the number of students, and growth in interest among the people, the
needs of the College are yet many and great, and they must be met,
in a great measure, by those to whom the College belongs.
2. MT. PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
We are truly gratified to learn from the President's report that
this session has been one of the most prosperous in the history of the
school. Seventy-eight pupils have been in attendance the present ses-
sion, three of whom are in the graduating class. The great and
needed improvements in the building have not only added much to its
appearance, but also much to the comfort and convenience of the
pupils. And now with a comfortable, roomy, and convenient building,
and with a faculty eminently qualified in every respect for their work,
this school is worthy of, and should enjoy, the support and patronage
of the N. C. Synod.
We therefore recommend :
I. That Synod shows its appreciation of, and love for these, its
schools, which should be our common bonds of union, by aiding them
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in every possible way — by encouraging words, by donations of money
or bequests, or, what is best of all, by sending the sons and daughters
of our Synod to these institutions of our church.
2. That the Synod endeavor to secure the services of Rev. Prof.
C. L. T. Fisher to collect subscriptions, the interest on the Endowment
Fund, and the principal of the notes of those who desire to pay the
same, and that Synod pay his traveling expenses.
3. That in view of the great importance and pressing need of edu-
cation among our people, that the ministers of Synod be requested to
preach at least one sermon each year on the subject of education, and
urge our people to send their sons and daughters to our church insti-
tutions to be educated, and on that day a collection be taken up for
said institutions.
4. That Saturday of each convention of Synod be set apart as
"education day."
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
J. M. HEDRICK,
J. Q. WERTZ,
C. B. MILLER,
JONAS COOK,
MARVEL RITCHIE,
I. FRANK PATTERSON.
Item i. Adopted.
Synod adjourned, subject to the call of the Chair, pend-
ing the reading of Report of Committee on Church Institu-
tions and Education, to hear the annual address on Educa-
tion, by Rev. Prof. J. A. L,inn. At the conclusion of address
on education, the consideration of Report on Church Insti-
tutions and Education was resumed.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. C. A.
Marks, to meet at 1.30 P. M.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 5TH, 1.30 P. M.
Synod was called to order, and opened with devotional
exercises, conducted by Rev. C. B. Miller.
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On motion, the President was requested to appoint a
committee to nominate trustees for North Carolina College
and Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary. Committee appointed
to nominate trustees for the above-named institutions, are
the following : Capt. Jonas Cook, Mr. Marvel Ritchie, Rev.
Prof. J. A. Linn.
Report of Committee on President's Report, by Rev.
W. G. Campbell, was received, to be considered item by
item, with view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
We have examined the documents placed in our hands, and re-
spectfully report, that we find many important recommendations
offered for the consideration of this body. We therefore recommend :
1. That the Minutes of the called session at Salisbury, and the
President's report to that convention, be published with the Minutes
of this session.
2. That the Secretary be instructed to have printed 500 copies of
the Constitution.
3. That the recommendation of the President in response to the
request of the Northern Conference, that Synod recommend the stand-
ing posture in prayer, in the use of the Common Service, be not
adopted, for the reason that the rubric permits choice of posture.
4. That, so far as possible, work be given to our theological stu-
dents during the summer vacation.
5. That Synod ratify the action of the President in the formation
of the St. Stephen's pastorate.
6. That Synod endorse the action of the President in the reception
of Revs. H. C. Haithcox, C. A. Marks, J. Q. Wertz, C. h. T. Fisher,
and C. B. Miller.
7. That the names of Revs. S. Rothrock, D. D., and J. B. Davis,
D. D., be printed upon the same page with those of the officers of
Synod, with a statement of the number of years spent in the ministry.
8. That a committee, consisting of Revs. J. A. L,inn, H. A. Trex-
ler, and W. R. Brown, be appointed to draft suitable resolutions on
the death of Mrs. Rothrock.
9. That the Executive Committee be empowered to employ a
traveling missionary, who shall devote his whole time to the work
of Home Missions in our bounds.
10. That the praj-ers of Synod, led by the President, be offered at
some suitable time, in behalf of our afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fes-
perman.
11. That the suggestion for the adoption of a form of invitation
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to the communion, be not adopted, for the reason given in response
to a request for a recommendation as to the posture in prayer.
12. That the recommendation to define our position in regard to
Y. M. C. A. work, Evangelistic movements of the day, unionistic
■services, &c. , be not adopted, for the reason that the position of the
Lutheran church, 111 all these matters, is well known to all our pastors,
and so far as they are able they are conforming to strict Lutheran
usage.
13. For the faithful manner in which the President has discharged
the duties of his office, we recommend a vote of thanks.
Respectfully submitted,
W. G. CAMPBELL,
W. KIMBALL,
I. FRANK PATTERSON.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, n, 12, 13, adopted.
Paper was adopted as a whole.
According to appointment, Rev. H. A. Trexler deliver-
ed the annual address on Missions.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
Rev. H. M. Brown, delegate to the Tennessee Synod,
made a brief, verbal report, which was received by Synod.
The Archivarius, Rev. C. B. King, made annual re-
port, which was received and adopted.
On motion, the following resolutions, offered by Rev. C.
B. King, were adopted :
Resolved 1. That the Secretary be requested to have the former
Minutes of the North Carolina Synod bound in convenient book form
for use of Synod.
2. That the expenses for this work be paid out of the Synodical
Treasury.
3. That the Secretary be requested to make a full and itemized
account of the work at the nest meeting of Synod.
4. That all the members and friends of Synod be urged to assist
the Secretary in collecting former Minutes of the Synod.
5. That all the extra copies of Minutes so collected, be sent to the
Archivarius.
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business, by Rev.
W. A. IyUtz, was received, to be considered item by item,
with a view to adoption.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE NO. 6— ON UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
Your committee, on Minutes and Unfinished Business, beg leave-
to report the following, as claiming attention from Synod :
i. Minutes, page 12, it was. made the duty of all pastors of Synod
to encourage the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary bands-
Have the pastors done this duty?
2. Have the pastors introduced and are they using the Common
Service in their congregations, as requested on page 17?
3. Did the delegation to the United Synod decide what to do with
the proposition regarding a site for an orphans' home, page 20 ?
4. Did the officers of Synod send copies of the Constitution to-
Church Councils, as requested, page 21 ?
5. Did the delegation to United Synod do as instructed, page 22 ?'
6. Did Revs. King and Rose visit Mocksville as recommended,,
page 24 ? If so, with what results ?
7. What salary did the Davie charge raise for Rev. R. L. Brown,.
$200 or $175, page 24?
8. Did Rev. W. R. Brown visit Statesville as requested, page 24 ?
Did Rev. W. A. Lutz visit Mooresville ?
9. Did the Treasurer of Synod settle in full our indebtedness to
the United Synod, as per recommendation, page 30 ?
10. Did the officers of the conferences provide for a Sunday-school
Convention as per instruction, page 36?
11. Have pastors carried out the wish of Synod respecting the
names of our churches, page 38 ?
12. Has a Lutheran Seaman's Mission been established in the
port of Wilmington as per resolution, page 42?
13. Has Synod carried out resolution 3, page 42 ?
14. Did our delegates to other synods attend said synods, page 42 ?
15. Did the President visit Ridgeway as per resolution, page 43 ?
16. Has the Board of Missions employed a traveling missionary,
page 43 ?
Respectfully submitted by the committee,
Wm. A. LUTZ,
C. A. MARKS,
J. H. SHOUSE.
Item 1. Answer, yes.
Item 2. Answer, yes, with few exceptions.
Item 3. Answer, no, but final answer postponed until
next Synod .
Item 4. Answer, yes, in part.
Item 5. Answer, yes.
Item 6. Answer, yes.
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Item 7. Answer, $175.00 salary.
Item 8. Answer, no.
Item 9. Answer, yes, and over.
Item 10. Answer, Southern did ; Northern did not.
Item 11. Answer, in part.
Item 12. Answer, some work done.
Item 13. Answer, as a Synod, we have done nothing.
Item 14. Answer, already answered in report of the
delegate.
Item 15. Answer, yes, so far as possible.
Item 16. Answer, yes. Paper adopted as a whole.
Following resolutions, offered by Rev. W. A. Lutz,
were adopted;
Resolved, That we hereby request all the pastors of Synod to
encourage the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies where
they exist ; and that the pastors, where such societies do not exist, be
requested to organize societies during the year.
Resolved. That we reiterate the resolution requesting the pastors
to introduce and use the Common Service in their congregations.
Report of Committee on Missions, by Rev. C. A. Rose,
was received, to be considered item by item with a view to
adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
Your Committee would report that there are two mission pastor-
ates under the fostering care of this Synod. The work of the same has
been reported to be in good condition with a promising outlook for
the future.
t. We, therefore, recommend that, for another year, Rev. R. L.
Brown of the Davie Mission be paid $125, in case the charge raise and
pay over to him $200, for his services during the year.
2. In regard to the Forsyth Mission, we recommend that $> 150 be
paid the missionary, Rev. H. M. Brown, for the next year — hoping
that this charge will soon become self-sustaining.
3. A petition has been placed in the hands of the Committee by
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, asking aid for the support of a Lutheran
Chaplain for the Lutheran Seamen who come to the port of Wilming-
ton. We recommend that Synod appropriate $200 to this work.
C. A. ROSE,
J. A. LINN,
D. W. MICHAEL,
GEO. H. RITCHIE.
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Item i. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted. Paper adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Petitions and Excuses from
Absent Members, by Rev. H. A. Trexler, was received, to-
be considered item by item with a view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
Your Committee on Letters and Petitions beg leave to report the
following for the consideration and action of Synod :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. C. L. T, Fisher in which he expresses
his regret in not being able to attend at this session of Synod on ac-
count of work in the College, We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, expressing a desire
for the prayers of the members of Synod in his behalf, and asking to
be excused from attendance at Synod. We recommend that his re-
quest be granted.
No. 3 is a communication from Capt. T. L- Seigle, Chairman of
Committee on Orphanage and Home for Disabled Ministers of the
United Synod, asking this body to take some definite action with
reference to the establishment of an Orphanage and Home for Disabled
Ministers, and to give him a full and candid answer that he may be able
to leport on the subject as soon as possible.
We recommend that some action be taken by this body, and an
answer be forwarded at once.
No. 4 is a petition from the church at Burlington, asking Synod
through some of its agencies to make an appropriation this year of
not less than $500.00 to aid that congregation in making the much
needed improvements. We recommend that this petition be referred
to the Board of Church Extension and the Committee on Appropria-
tions, asking them favorable consideration.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. W. A. Julian, delegate elect of the
f|| South Carolina Synod, conveying the fraternal greetings of that Synod
to this. We recommend that the President send a letter of fraternal
greetings to the South Carolina Synod.
No. 6 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, stating that he had at-
tended to his duty as delegate to the Virginia Synod. Also another
letter containing a postofhce order for $5.00, to be paid over to Synod,
to be used by Synod as it thinks proper, also asking to be excused
from attendance at this session of Synod. We recommend that he be
excused.
No. 7 is a letter from Geo. B. Cromer, Secretary of the Board of
Directors, stating that owing to the absence of prompt action on part
of the District Synods it will be impossible for the Board of Directors
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to open the Theological Seminary in accordance with the instructions
of the United Synod, also a request of the President of the Board com-
mending the matter to the prompt and favorable consideration of Synod.
No. 8 is a letter from Rev. L- K. Probst, expressing a desire to
attend at this session of Synod, but owing to urgent work in repairing
the church it would be impossible to attend. He presents his fraternal
greetings to the brethren of the North Carolina Synod. He desires
also, to call our attention to the proportionate part to be raised by
this Synod for missions, amounting to about 11,693. We regret the
Secretary's inability to be present with us, and we recommend that
our obligation to Board of Missions receive the prompt attention of
Synod.
No. 9 is a letter asking Synod to ratify the constitution prepared
by the congregation at Wilmington.
We herewith submit a copy of the constitution for Synod's con-
sideration and approval.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. TREXLER,
C. B. MILLER,
C. A. ISENHOUR.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted. Under item 3d, it was moved that
a committee of three be appointed to consider Repot t on
Orphanage and Home for Disabled Ministers of the United
Synod. Committee — Revs. Geo. H. Cox, W. G. Campbell,
and W. A. Lutz.
Item 4. Adopted.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted.
Item 7. Adopted.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Report on
Petitions, with prayer by the President for our afflicted
brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman, to meet to-morrow morning
at 8.30.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 6th, 8.30 A. M.
Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey led the opening service, using
the Matins in Book of Worship.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod was called to order, and resumed the hearing of
Report on Petitions.
On motion, the Rules of Order were suspended during
the consideration of item 7th.
The following resolution, touching item 7, offered by
Rev. H. C. Haithcox, was adopted :
Resolved, That though we are in favor of a Southern Theological
Seminary, yet, in view of the existing conditions and circumstances,
we are not able, at present, to pay our apportioned quota for the sup-
port of the proposed Theological Seminary.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Report on Pe-
titions, with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie, to meet at
1.30 P. M.
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 6th, 1.30 P. M.
After a service of song and prayer, led by Rev. W. A.
Lutz, Synod was called to order.
The following members were excused from further at-
tendance upon Synod : Revs. J. D. Shirey, J. A. Ljnn, and
J. Q. Wertz.
The Secretary was requested to have 2,500 copies of
the Minutes of S3~nod printed and distributed.
The consideration of Report on Petitions was resumed,
and suspended to hear reports of Finance Committee and
Committee on Appropriations. Report of Finance Com-
mittee, by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee would report that it has examined the Treasurer's
Report, vouchers, etc., and found all correct.
Not only have our full assessments been met with the Board of
Missions of the United Synod, but there is a credit to us on last year's
assessment of feS.59.
For the faithful services rendered by our esteemed brother, Col.
P. N. Heilig, who has been our worthy Treasurer for so many years,
we should thank him, and therefore recommend the following for
adoption :
Resolved, That the hearty and sincere thanks of this Synod be
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tendered Col. P. N. Heilig, who for so many years has been our
Treasurer, for the faithful services rendered Synod.
We rejoice to learn and report that the Church Extension Fund
has been kindly and generously remembered by a number of churches
the past year, and although the money has not passed through our
hands, we have, nevertheless, reported it, as credited to the churches
that sent it, that each church might have its just rights and full credit.
Your Committee have examined the Treasurer's Report for year
1889, and vouchers, and find them correct. We also report the follow-
ing contributions for Synodical purposes :
PASTORS
AND
CHURCHES.
en
c
0
'en
en
i
CU
a
0
w
Foreign
Missions.
Synodical
Treasury.
Beneficiary
Education.
Church
Extension.
Total.
Rev. C. A. Rose.
St. Paul's (Rowan) .
Bethel,
Christ's,
$ 15 00
10 00
3 °°
$ 27 74
21 28
5 38
$ 10 00
10 00
3 00
$ 5 00
3 72
1 62
$ 6 55
5 00
1 00
1 64 29
50 00
14 00
St. Mark's, Charlotte
Rev. H. C. Haithcox.
8 00
10 00
1 00
19 00
St. Luke's, Rowan .
Salem, "
Rev.F.W. E. Peschau
13 00
5 00
10 60
5 00
6 00
5 00
3 00
3 25
3 00
2 50
35 60
20 75
St. Paul's, Wil'ingt'n
Rev. B. W. Cronk.
40 00
5 00
20 00
5 00
5 00
75 00
Low's Church. . . .
Richland
Rev. H. M. Brown.
6 00
3 °°
1 30
2 00
2 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
1 00
4 33
2 00
1 00
4 00
3 00
1 00
18 33
12 00
5 30
Nazareth and 1
Shiloh. . . 1 ■ ■
Rev. J. D. Shirey.
Supply, Holy Trinity
" Albemarle .
Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
Union
Christiana
Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
8 00
5 00
4 10
17 10
15 00
2 00
5 00
10 00
3 °o
7 50
1 00
7 50
45 00
6 00
15 00
7 00
5 00
7 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
3 °°
10 00
3 00
45 00
25 00
St. Stephen's* . . .
Mt. Olive*
Rev. H. A. Trexler.
12 00
12 00
5 00
5 00
3 °°
3 00
3 °°
3 °°
23 00
23 00
Luther (Supply) . .
St. Peter's
St. Matthew's ....
Rev. C. B. King.
St. John's
3 00
11 00
11 00
1 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 °o
1 00
1 00
5 00
5 00
11 00
26 00
26 00
15 00
15 00
10 00
5 00
15 00
60 00
*To be appropriated exclusively to our State Missionary.
36
MINUTES E. L,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORS
AND
CHURCHES.
Home
Missions.
Foreign
Missions.
Synodical
Treasury.
Beneficiary
Education.
Church
Extension.
Total.
Rev W A Lutz
St. Enoch
Trinity
Rev. J. M. Hedrick.
Cold Water
Mt. Hermon ....
Prosperity
Rev. W. R. Brown.
$ 20 00
10 00
$ 20 00
15 00
15 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
$ 65 00
45 00
5 00
5 00
3 °°
2 00
2 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
3 00
3 00
2 00
4 00
4 00
3 00
19 00
19 00
15 00
Organ
Ebenezer
Rev. W. Kimball.
25 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
4 00
15 00
9 00
55 00
28 00
Grace
Concordia
Vacant, St. John's (C.
Rev. R. L. Brown.
8 00
3 00
15 00
3 22
2 00
5 00
3 °o
22 10
2 78
2 00
11 00
4 00
1 50
5 00
23 00
11 50
53 10
Reformation
St. Matthew's ....
Providence
Rev C. A. Marks.
4 00
8 00
2 10
3 44
4 00
I CO
2 31
3 00
1 00
3 00
5 00
1 00
12 75
20 00
5 10
Lutheran Chapel . .
Centre Grove
Rev. D. W. Michael.
20 00
10 00
15 00
5 00
15 00
3 00
8 00
3 37
7 00
3 00
65 00
24 37
St. L,uke's (Davidson)
10 35
12 50
1 30
4 10
10 35
13 00
1 30
4 10
50
Bethany
Piny .
Rev. C. B. Miller.
Frieden's . . . ...
Macedonia
St. Paul's
Vacant, Bethel (Stan.
10 00
2 00
4 00
10 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
15 00
15 00
2 50
5 00
10 00
16 75
2 40
6 65
2 50
36 75
6 40
15 65
10 00
Frorn Fi. Com. of last yr.
Salem, 1889
St. Luke's, 1889 . . .
Rev. W. H. Cone.
20 00
20 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
50 00
50 00
5 00
6 63
Sunday Collection . .
6 63
Total
$424 4o
$212 66
I305 04
$130 57
$218 70
$1291 37
The above receipted for by the Treasurer of Synod.
We further find that the following Pastors and Churches have
sent to the Treasurer of the Church Extension Fund, the following
MINUTES E
. I,. SYNOD OF
NORTH
Carolina. 37
PASTORS
AND
CHURCHES.
Home
Missions.
■Si
p
'55
ai
_Sd
'53
u
o
Synodical
Treasury.
Beneficiary
Education.
Church
Extension.
' 0
Rev. W. G. Campbell.
75 91
. . 7 oo
St. James (Concord)
Rev. T. S. Brown.
75 9i
St. Mark's (Charlotte
Bethel
• ■ 3 40
• • 3 4o
3 00
St. Peter's
3 00
. . 1 00
Christ's
Capt. T. L. Seigle—
Int. allowed on Ch.
Extension Fund . .
19 69
. . 19 69
Total
$ no 00
We further find that the following churches did not respond to
the apportionment made upon them, viz. : "Hopewell," "Mt. Cartnel"
(Cabarrus), "St. Michael's," St. Paul's, and Amity, Iredell County.
The following amounts are in the hands of the Treasurer, I. Frank
Patterson :
Home Missions . $424 40
Foreign Missions 212 66
Synodical Treasury 305 04
Beneficiary Education 130 57
Church Extension 218 70
Total .* $1291 37
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
J. A. LINN,
JONAS COOK,
H.«A. KFUEPPELBERG,
Committee.
Report of Committee on Appropriations, by Rev. B. W.
Cronk, was received, to be considered item by item with a
view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr. President ; We, your committee, beg leave to report as
follows : We find in the hands of Synod twelve hundred and sixty
dollars, and make the following recommendations :
1. That Rev. H. M. Brown be paid one hundred and fifty dollars
for work in the Forsyth Mission, according to agreement.
38 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
2. That Rev. R. L. Brown be paid twenty-five dollars in addition
to the fifty dollars, according to agreement on page 24.
3. That one hundred dollars be appropriated to the Lutheran Sea-
men's Home at Wilmington, the other hundred to be paid out of next
year's apportionments, provided a man can be obtained.
4. That ninety-nine dollars be forwarded to the Board of United
Synod for Home Missions.
5. That two hundred and eighteen dollars be turned over to the
Board of Church Extension.
6. That two hundred and twelve dollars be forwarded to the Board
of United Synod for Foreign Missions.
7. That one hundred dollars be paid out of Synodical Treasury for
the purpose of liquidating the debt on Female Seminary.
8. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay out of Synodical Treas-
ury the expense of printing and distributing Minutes of Synod.
9. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay out of Synodical Treas-
ury the expense of printing five hundred copies of the Constitution
according to resolution of Synod.
10. That eight dollars be paid to secretary as a small remunera-
tion for his services.
11. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay out of Beneficiary
Fund and Synodical Treasury one hundred and fifty dollars to Mr. H.
N. Petrea.
12. That Mr. Joseph Graham be paid fifty dollars out of Synodical
Treasury, if that amount appears in treasury during the year, after
meeting the above appropriations.
Respectfully submitted,
• B. W. CRONK,
A. D. L. MOSER,
- J. L. KETCHY,
J. D. KETCHY.
Items 1 to 12 were adopted. Report adopted as a
whole.
Report of Committee on Petitions resumed.
Item 8. Adopted.
Item 9. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary answer the letter of Rev. E.T. Horn,
D. D.( informing him that we are in possession of a receipt in full for
the Board's apportioned amount for last^year, and $38.59 extra, from
J. D. Cappelmann, Esq., the Treasurer of the Board of Missions.
Report of Committee on Apportionment, by Rev. T. S.
Brown, was received and adopted.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
39
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your Committee would recommend the following Apportionment
for this year :
CHURCHES.
Organ
Ebenezer
St. Paul's (Wilmington^
St. John's (Cabarrus) .
Sandy Creek
Pilgrim
Bethany
Piny
Lutheran Chapel . . .
Centre Grove
Shiloh
Nazareth
Hopewell
Bethany
Salem
St. Luke's
Grace
Concordia
Union
Christiana
St. John's (Salisbury) .
St. Michael's ......
St Paul's
Amity Hill
Holy Trinity !
Albemarle
Frieden's
Macedonia
St. Paul's (Alamance)
St. James' (Concord) .
Cold Water ...
Mt. Hermon
Prosperity
St. Mark's (Charlotte)
Bethel (Stanley) . . . .
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
St. Enoch
Trinity
St. Matthew's
St. Peter's
Luther's
St. Andrew's (Concord)
2H
510 00
5 00
20 00
15 00
5 00
4 00
1 00
2 00
15 00
5 00
2 00
3 00
1 00
1 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
15 00
10 00
4 00
2 00
10 00
3 00
10 00
2 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
15 00
^io 00
5 00
5 00
4 00
2 00
S§
S25 00
10 00
75 00
40 00
10 00
5 00
•3 00
2 00
20 00
10 00
3 00
4 00
3 °°
1 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
15 00
7 00
20 00
15 00
4 00
2 00
10 00
2 00
20 00
5 00
10 00
20 00
5 00
5 00
3 00
lo 00
7 00
7 00
7 00
20 00
10 00
7 00
7 00
3 00
5 00
'5 S
o
$10 00
5 00
#4 00
15 00
5 to
5 00
2 00
1 00
15 00
5 -co
2 00
4 00
2 00
1 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
7 00
15 00
10 00
2 00
2 00
5 00
2 00
10 00
1 00
5 00
20 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
20 00
15 00
5 00
5 00
2 00
1 00
5 5 00
4 00
4 00
10 oo
5 00
2
1
1
7
00
00
00
00
2 00
1 00
2 00
1 00
1 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
2 00
10 00
3 00
15 00
♦5 00
2 00
1 00
8 00
1 00
5 00
1 00
3 00
15 00
4 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
h o
cti
CC
OJ IT
ID HH
5 5 00
4 00
12 00
10 00
5 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
10 00
5 00
00
00
00
00
00
1 00
2 00
10 00
3 00
fH
5 55 00
28 00
135 00
90 00
30 00
18 00
8 00
7 00
65 00
25 00
9 00
14 00
8 00
5 00
40 00
40 00
30 00
20 00
45 00
25 00
75 00
45 00
13 00
8 00
40 00
9 00
50 00
10 00
25 00
75 00
19 00
19 00
15 00
35 00
23 00
23 00
23 00
65 00
45 00
26 00
26 00
14 00
10 00
4o
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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0
>i 0
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CHURCHES.
O 03
S i-
in
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So.2
0
45 Jj
0 0
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0
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Ph
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Bethel (Rowan)
$io OO
$1500
$15 00
1 5 00
1 50 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) . . .
IO OO
15 00
15 00
5 00
5 00
50 00
Christ's
3 oo
5 00
3 00
2 00
1 00
14 00
Reformation
4 oo
4 00
2 00
3 00
2 00
15 00
St. Matthew's (Davie) . .
i 4 oo
2 OO
5 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
12 00
Providence
3 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
10 00
Low's Church
5 oo
10 00
4 00
6 00
5 00
30 00
Richland
2 OO
3 00
2 00
3 00
2 00
12 00
Coble
I OO
2 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
8 00
Respectfully submitted,
T. S. BROWN,
- J. A. LINN,
J. M. TREXLER.
Report of Committee on Vacancies of Trustees in Insti-
tutions, by Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES OF TRUSTEES
IN INSTITUTIONS.
We, your committee, beg to report that we find three vacancies in
the Board of Trustees of N. C. College, and nominate to fill these va-
cancies the following persons, viz. :
Rev. W. R. Brown, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, Mr. Daniel D. Barrier.
We also find five vacancies in the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleas-
ant Female Seminary, ?nd nominate the following persons, viz. :
Revs. C. A. Marks, J. Q. Wertz, J. M. Hedrick, Mr. Rufus W.
Misenhimer, Mr. Caleb L. Nussman.
Respectfully submitted,
JONAS COOK,
MARVEL RITCHIE,
J. A. LINN.
The above named persons were unanimously elected by
Synod, as recommended, and the Secretary was requested
to notify them of their election. [See the table of Trustees.]
Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey offered the following, which
was adopted :
MINUTES E. t. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Resolved i. That section 1, chapter fourth of the Constitution, be
changed by striking out all after Synod in the last, beginning with
the word ' ' except. ' '
Resolved 2. That in section 2d, chapter sixth of the Constitution
of Synod, the last clause be so altered as to read : and six may be from
other denominations.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. F. W. K.
Peschau, was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to have the proposed
Amendments printed, as a foot-note, 011 the pages on which they
should properly appear.
Report of Committee on Vacancies, by Rev. H. M.
Brown, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your Committee on Vacancies are happy to report that there are
but few vacancies in the Synod.
St. John's, Cabarrus county, is vacant, but we learn through the
delegate that they have extended a call to Rev. Peter Miller, of Virgin-
ia. We hope they may secure the services of so worthy a man.
Bethel, Stanley county, is vacant ; they, too, are making arrange-
ments to call a pastor.
Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, and the church in Albemarle are also
vacant, but served by the Faculty of North Carolina College.
As all our vacancies are either supplied, or are making speedy
arrangements to call a pastor, your committee have nothing to recom-
mend. H. M. BROWN,
J. Q. WERTZ.
Report of Committee on Orphanage and Home for
Aged Ministers, by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ORPHANAGE AND HOME
FOR AGED MINISTERS.
Whereas, The United Synod, at its last session, resolved to es-
tablish a home for Orphans, and
Whereas, The N. C. Synod fully believes that it is the duty of
the church to provide a home for its orphans, and
Whereas, We learn from a letter from Capt. T. L Seigle, Chair-
man of the Committee to locate an orphans' home w7ithin the bounds
of the United Synod, that no offer has been made to locate said or-
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
phans' home iu North Carolina, but that two offers have been made
b}- parties in Virginia of fine property for this purpose, to-wit :
i. The McClanahan or Southview Orphanage.
2. An offer from a party in Roanoke, Va., to give a site, with suit-
able buildings to cost $10,000, together with $15,000 in money, to be
used as an endowment fund on condition that the United Synod raise
a like amount for said purpose ; therefore.
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure of its two offers
made, and that we confidently look forward to the time when there
will be such an institution in our Southern Lutheran Church.
3. That we invite into our congregations the agent or agents, to
solicit money for the same, promising our moral support.
G. H. COX,
W. A. LUTZ,
W. G. CAMPBELL.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts, by Rev. R.
L. Brown, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts, after consulting the general
interests of the different congregations, would suggest the following :
1st. That Bethel Church, Stanley county, and Luther's Church,
Rowan count}', constitute a pastorate.
2d. That Albemarle with Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, be left under
the pastoral care of the Faculty of North Carolina College until other
arrangements can be made.
3d. That Mt. Carmel Church be placed under the pastoral care of
Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn.
Respectfully submitted,
R. L. BROWN,
P. E. ZINK.
The following resolutions, offered by Mr. H. A. Klup-
pelberg, were adopted :
Resolved, That hereafter the ministers and delegates, in reporting
the amount of money sent to Synod, be required to specify to the Fi-
nance Committee, in writing, where it is to be apportioned.
Resolved, That each pastor contribute anuuall}^ funds to the
Synodical Treasury for current expenses.
Rev. W. A. L,utz offered the following, which was
adopted :
Resolved, That we do not elect delegates to sister Synods this year.
2. That the President of Synod write letters of fraternal greetings
to the South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Synods.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
Rev. Chas. B. King was appointed Archivarius.
The following, offered by Rev. C. A. Rose, was adopted:
ANNUAL ADDRESSES ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION
AND MISSIONS.
Resolved, That Rev. H. C. Haithcox be principal, and Rev. Prof.
C. T. L. Fisher, alternate, to deliver an annual address on Beneficiary
Education at the next meeting of Synod.
Resolved, That Rev. C. A. Marks be principal, and Rev. C. B.
Miller, alternate, to deliver an address on Missions at the next annual
convention.
Revs. J. D. Shirey, T. S. Brown, and C. A. Marks
were appointed a committee to nominate the Executive Com-
mittee. The following persons were nominated and elected
by Synod to constitute the Executive Committee of the N. C.
Synod: Revs. Geo. H. Cox, C. A. Rose, Chas. B. King,
Mr. I. Frank Patterson, and Mr. W. H. Reisner.
The following persons, appointed by the President, con-
stitute the Examining Co?nmittee : Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey,
Rev. F. W. K. Peschau, Rev. W. G. Campbell.
Report on the State of the Church, by Rev. J. M. Hed-
rick, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF CHURCH.
Your Committee would report as gratifying features in our church
life, a due regard for the means of grace in nearly all the churches ;
an increase both in infant and adult membership ; evidences of act-
ivity and earnestness in Sunday-school work ; faithfulness in the mat-
ter of catechisation ; development in the grace of giving ; growth in
piety in most of the congregations ; a more extended use of the Com-
mon Service ; and an almost general observance of the Church Festi-
vals.
On the other hand, we would mention, as discouraging features,
a disregard for the Sacrament of Baptism and Catechisation, and evi-
dences of decline in spirituality in certain quarters.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. HEDRICK,
G. F. SCHAEFFER,
J. S. PATTERSON.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod has heard with pleasure that new congre-
gations have been organized at Flat Shoals, Stoke Co. ; at Concord, N.
44 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
C. ; and at Sumter, S. C. ; and hopes that these recently organized con-
gregations will unite with Synod at its next annual convention.
Rev. W. A. Lutz offered the following resolution,
which was adopted :
Resolved, That we endorse Rev. A. D. L. Moser as agent for the
two works, "Lutherans in America" and "The Way of Salvation in
the Lutheran Church ;" and promise him our moral support while he
is canvassing in our pastorates.
Report of Committee on Resolutions of Respect, by-
Rev. H. A. Trexler, was received, and adopted by a rising
vote :
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Whereas, Through the providence of God, the excellent wife of
our esteemed and highly honored Father Rothrock has been called
away from the church militant to enter upon the realities of the church
triumphant :
Resolved, i. That, in her death, our church has lost a most wor-
thy, devoted member.
Resolved, 2. That we as a Synod extend to the bereaved husband
and afflicted family our hearty sympathies in this their hour of sore
trial, and pray God to sanctify this affliction to the good of us all.
J. A. LINN,
H. A. TREXLER,
W. R. BROWN.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz offered the following resolution,
which was adopted :
Resolved, That the roll be called, and each pastor state the amount
he will pledge from his congregation to supplement the amount in
beneficiary column.
The Roll was called with the following results — (some
of the pastors were not present) :
Rev. W. Kimball | 200
" J. D. Shirey 5 00
" G. F. Shaeffer 1 00
" R. L. Brown 2 00
" Geo. H. Cox 3 00
' ' F. W. E. Peschau 3 00
" W. A. Lutz 3 00
" J. A. Linn 2 00
" W. G. Campbell 2 00
" C. A. Rose 2 00
" T. S. Brown 3 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Rev. B. W. Cronk $5 00
" H. A. Trexler 2 00
" W. R. Brown 2 00
" Chas. B. King (for St. John's) 4000
" D. W. Michael 2 00
" J- Q- Wertz 2 00
" C. B. Miller 3 00
" C. A. Marks 5 00
" H. C. Haithcox 3 00
Mr. Marvel Ritchie (Bethel) 1 00
Mr. Geo. E. Ritchie (St. John's) 2 00
Total $95 00
Report of Committee on Proceedings of Conferences, by-
Rev. W. R. Brown, was received and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PROCEEDINGS OP
CONFERENCES.
In view of the fact that the proceedings of conferences have been
noticed in the President's Report, and action taken on the same, we
have nothing to report.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
H. C. HAITHCOX,
H. R. PLASTER.
By vote of Synod, Standing Resolution No. 7, was
stricken out.
The following constitute the committee appointed to
examine and ratify the Constitution of St. Paul's Church,
Wilmington : Revs. Geo. H. Cox, Chas. B. King, and C.
A. Rose.
The following adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on the Constitution of the Wil-
mington congregation be empowered to act with the approval of the
Executive Committee.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
The Advisor}' Board of Missions and Executive Committee of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina beg leave to submit
the following report :
We have had four meetings during the year, and desire herewith
to present a statement of the missions filled within our bounds.
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
FIRST, LEXINGTON.
Here we have a beautiful building lot, situated in the center of the
place on the square opposite court house, where is an eminence that
overlooks a large portion of the town ; indeed, it is beautiful for situa-
tion, and adapted to the purpose for which it was intended. There are
a fewT Lutherans in and around Lexington who would willingly unite
in forming a congregation and erecting a church building, if they can
be assured of permanent pastoral relations and financial aid ; and in
view of the prospective work at this place, we recommend that Pilgrim
Church be invited to unite with Lexington in forming a missionary
pastorate.
We have a small interest at Durham, and in the near future de-
velopments may be such as to justify our undertaking a mission at
that point.
MOCKSVILLE.
Here, too, we have a small interest, now under the local manage-
ment of Rev. R. L. Brown. In view of facts and circumstances, the
Advisory Board of Missions have not seen their way clear to pledge
Synod for funds to erect a church.
MOORESVILLE.
Here there are ioor 12 members of our Church. Indications point to
a bright future for this place. We recommend that continued fostering
care be exercised over the place, so that we may utilize any future de-
velopments to the interests of our Church.
GREENSBORO.
A growing and flourishing town of about 7,000 inhabitants. Here
our interest has been sadly neglected, and in consequence, much val-
uable time and material have been lost. There is a possibility for our
Church to recover her losses. We would, therefore, recommend that
special attention be given this point.
CANNONVILLE MISSION, CONCORD.
A valuable lot has been given for a Lutheran church, and help
toward the erection of the building.
There are 35 members of the Lutheran Church living there. They
purpose paying for the church in installments. The Board of Church
Extension has agreed to lend them $500.
The outlook is very hopeful, and the mission is expected tc be
self-sustaining as soon as the house is paid for.
Work is begun upon its construction, and the house will proba-
bly be completed by the meeting of Synod.
I propose to supply them, until the church is paid for, free of all
charge, and let them pay to the discharge of the debt what they would
otherwise have to pay as salary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
I ask the endorsement and help of the Board, Executive Commit-
tee, and Synod, in this very important undertaking.
Respectfully submitted,
WRIGHT G. CAMPBELL,
Pastor of St. James' Church.
Concord, N. C, March iS, 1S90.
ELKIN, SURRY COUNTY.
A small town in the northern part of the State. Here' is some
valuable material, which only needs encouragement to grow into a
prosperous congregation.
There remaineth much more to be possessed ; such as, Goldsboro,
Raleigh, New Berne, Winston, and others, all calling for our immediate
assistance. The field is indeed large, and its cultivation demands every
effort on our part. May the Lord help us to go up and " occupy the
land."
We herewith also submit the plans for future operations as adopt-
ed by this Joint Board.
FIRST.
Establish a Missionary Pastorate, and locate the State Missionary
there, to give it regular pastoral care.
SECOND.
Let the Missionary visit other points at the direction of the Exec-
utive Committee. The Committee to pay all necessary expenses.
As soon as the Missionary Pastorate is sufficiently advanced, put
a regular pastor there, supplement his salary, and move the State Mis-
sionary to another field.
FOURTH.
Ask the Synod to appropriate a definite amount for the carrying
on of this work.
FIFTH.
Ask the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of out-
Synod to co-operate with our Executive Committee in this work of
Home Missions.
SIXTH.
Secure the services of live men to act as colporteurs to sell such
books and papers to our people as shall be recommended from time to
time by the Executive Committee.
At a late meeting of the old Board of Missions and Executive
Committee, a unanimous call was extended to Rev. J. W. Kimmel, of
Nebraska, to become our State Missionary at a salary of $900 per an-
num, payable quarterly, subject to the approval and ratification of
Synod.
48 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
We have also appointed the following gentlemen as colporteurs :
Mr. H. N. Miller and Mr. C. Brown Cox, both students at North Car-
olina College.
J. Z. SCHULTZ, Sec't'y.
Report of Committee on Executive Committee's Report,
by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, was received, to be considered
item by item with a view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
Your Committee would report that the paper in our hands is the
Report of the Executive Committee.
It is a carefully prepared paper, and the following items in it de-
mand our special attention.
ist. They report Mooresville, Greensboro, and Cannonville as
specially promising mission points, with Goldsboro, Raleigh, New
Berne, Winston, and others asking for assistance and worthy of being
looked after.
2d. They recommend the calling of Rev. J. W. Kimmel as our
State Traveling Missionary and the formation of a Missionary Pastor-
ate to embrace all these points. And they further, in this connection,
recommend the appropriation of a definite amount to carry on this so
very important work.
3. They recommend that we secure and appoint suitable persons
as colporteurs to sell among our people Lutheran publications, and
recommend as such colporteurs Mr. H. N. Miller and Mr. C. Brown
Cox. Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
C. B. KING,
H. L. LIVINGOOD.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Under consideration of item 2d, the following
was adopted :
Resolved, That under all the circumstances, the Synod cannot see
its way to employ a State Missionary.
Item 3. Adopted. Paper adopted as a whole.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Mocksville Mission be placed in the hands of
the Executive Committee, and that they report to R. L. Brown within
one month.
The following was adopted :
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
Resolved, That the Blackwelder Will Case be left in the hands of
the Executive Committee, with discretionary power.
Committee appointed on Ordination Sermon : Rev. W.
R. Brown, principal ; Rev. C. A. Rose, alternate.
The following adopted :
Resolved, That the interests of the Lutheran Seaman's Mission,
at Wilmington, be placed in charge of Rev. F- W. E. Peschau.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau was requested to visit Ridgeway.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
The following adopted :
Resolved i. That a vote of thanks be extended to Judge Mont-
gomery for his free services in the Blackwelder Will Case.
2. That Synod tender its thanks to the R. & D. R. R. for courte-
sies extended.
3. That we extend a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Philip Sowers
for a free passage to all the members of Synod who crossed the Yadkin
River at his ferry.
4. That we extend a vote of thanks to Miss Ida Hedrick for her
excellent services as organist during the services and sessions of this
year's convention.
5. That we hereby express our pleasure at the marked and im-
proved conditions of the church in which we have met, and the charge
to which it belongs, since under the wise, careful, and zealous labors
of our worthy and esteemed brother, Rev. D. W. Michael.
6. That our thanks are hereby tendered to pastor Michael and all
kind friends for the kind and generous hospitality extended us during
our stay in their midst ; and that the pastor read these resolutions at
the next regular service held.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT SYNODICAL MEETING.
The following adopted :
Resolved, That when Synod adjourns, it stand adjourned to meet
at 10.30 A. M., on Friday before the 1st Sunday in May, 1891, at such
place as the officers of Synod shall determine.
The minutes of the last sessions were read, corrected,
and approved.
The business of Synod being completed, the 87th an-
nual convention was closed according to the prescribed form.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
CENSUS TABLE.
(For Reference.)
Oldest Churches or Pastorates placed first — subject to correction.
PASTORS.
Rev. Chas. B. King. . . .
Rev. W. R. Brown . . .
Rev. J. Q. Wertz ....
Rev. C. A. Marks
Rev. J. D. Shirey (acting)
Rev. W. A. Lutz ....
Rev. C. A. Rose
Rev. H. C. Haithcox . .
Rev. C. B. Miller
Rev. T. H. Strohecker. .
Rev. H. A. Trexler . . .
Rev. W. Kimball ....
Rev. R. L. Brown ....
Rev. J. M. Hedrick. . . .
Rev. Geo. H. Cox .....
Rev. D. W. Michael . . .
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau .
St. John's . .
St. John's . .
I Organ . . .
\ Ebeiiezer. .
f Union
\ Christiana
| Luther's Chapel
\ Center Grove. . .
\ Holy Trinity
\Mt. Carmef.
J St. Enoch's .
(Trinity. . . .
f St. Paul's . .
\ Bethel . . .
( Christ's . .
f Salem . . .
\ St. Luke's .
Frieden's
Macedonia .
St. Paul's. .
St. Michael's
St. Paul's. .
Amity . . .
I St. Matthew's
1st. Peter's .
J Grace ....
\ Concordia .
f Reformation
I St. Matthew's
j Providence .
[Mocksville (Sta.)
(Mt. Herman
j Cold Water .
(. Prosperity .
f St. Stephen's.
I Mt. Olive . .
f St. Luke's .
J Pilgrim's (}4)
1 Bethanv {%.)
I Piny
( St. Paul's. .
\St. James' (Sta.)
Rowan .
Cabarrus
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Cabarrus. .
Cabarrus. .
Cabarrus. .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus. .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Guilford .
Alamance.
Alamance.
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Davie . . .
Davie . . .
Rowan . .
Davie . . .
Cabarrus . . .
Cabarrus . . .
Cabarrus . . .
Cabarrus . .
Cabarrus . . .
Davidson . .
Davidson . .
Davidson . .
Davidson . .
New Hanover
Sumter, S. C ,
35o
500
400
300
35o
350
400
350
600
300
600
300
400
400
225
400
400
500
250
500
600
400
400
400
400
400
700
500
250
400
35o
300
300
400
500
500
400
500
400
800
250
MINUTES E. L, SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
51
PASTORS.
Churches and
Pastorates.
County.
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Rev. B. W. Cronk. . . .
Rev. W. G. Campbell. . .
Rev. T. S. Brown
Rev. H. M. Brown . . .
Rev. J. A. Linn (supply).
*Rev. C. C. Lyerl'y . . .
C Lau's
\ Coble's (/2). . .
1 Richland ....
J St. James ....
ISt. Andrew (sta.)
St. Mark's ....
C Nazareth
j Shiloh
] Hopewell ....
[ Bethany
Albemarle ....
J Bethel
\ Luther's ....
Guilford . . .
Guilford ....
Randolph. . .
Cabarrus. . . • .
Cabarrus. . . .
Mecklenberg. .
Forsyth. . . .
Forsyth. . . .
Forsyth. . . .
Stoke (Station)
Stanly ....
Stanly ...
Rowan ....
500
300
35o
450
300
400
300
300
150
300
600
275
175
28
26
175
35
130
90
30
7
6
5
"5
90
Totals — 23 pastors, 1 vac.
55 churches.
14 counties.
6 162
Received by letter from the Southern Illinois Synod, June, 1890.
PAROCHIAL
Pastor's Name and Ad-
dress.
Congregations,
Names of.
C. B. King, Salisbury, N. C.
Vacant
W. R. Brown, Heilig's Mill,
N. C
J. Q. Wertz, Salisbury, (
N- C i
C. A. Marks, China |
Grove, N. C \
J. D. Shirev, ( (
C. L- T. Fisher, { Supply <
J. H. C. Fisher. ( {
W. A. Lutz, Enochville, (
N. C 1
C. A. Rose, Zeb, N. C.
H. C. Haithcox, Bear I
Poplar, N. C [
H. A. Trexler, Craven, I
N. C \
Chas. B. Miller, Gibson- (
ville, N. C i
T. H. Strohecker, Trout- J
man, N. C }
W. Kimball, China)
Grove, N. C \
R. L. Brown, Mocksville, J
N. C ]
J. M. Hedrick, Concord,
N. C
Geo. H. Cox, Mt. Pleas- (
ant, N. C I
I
St. John's
tSt. John's, (Cabarrus)
Organ
Ebenezer ....
Christiana ....
Union
ILuth. Chapel .
JCentre Grove .
tHoly Trinity .
D. W. Michael,
Shops, N. C . .
Tyro
F. W. E. Peschau, Wil- (
mington, N. C (
B. W. Cronk, Brick)
Church, Guilford Co.,<
N. C - . . . I
Wright G. Campbell,!
Concord, N. C \
T. S..'Brown,Charlotte,N.C,
H. M. Brown, Rural Hall, j
N. C . : 1
I
gC. C. Lyerly, Copal/
Grove, N. C. I
J. A. Linn, supply for . . .
tMount Carmel .
St. Enoch ....
Trinity
Bethel
St. Paul's ....
Christ's
JSt. Luke's . . .
{Salem
St. Peter's ....
St. Matthew's .
JFrieden's ....
JSt. Paul's ....
{Macedonia . . .
tSt. Michael's . .
JSt. Paul's ....
{Amity
Grace
Concordia ....
Reformation . . .
St. Matthew's. .
Providence . . .
Mocksville . . .
Harmonv Hill .
Cold Water . . .
Mt. Hermon . . .
Prosperity . . .
St. Stephen's . .
Mt. Olive ...
St. Luke's ....
Pilgrim
Bethany
Piny
St. Paul's ....
*St. James, Sumter, S.C
Laus
Richland
Zion
St. James'. . . .
*St. Andrew's .
St. Mark's . .
Nazareth ....
Shiloh
Hopewell ....
Bethany
Luther's ....
l|Bethel, (Stanly
Albemarle . . .
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t Vacant. * Supplied. ^Vacant a part of the last Svnodical vear. f Synodical Apportionment to United Synod is
included in Home and Foreign Mission columns. \ Entered Pastorate June, 1890. || Partially supplied last year
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Important Note.— Here"after, Pastors are earnestly requested to read explanatory foot-notes to Stall's Paro-
chial Table blanks, carefully filling them accordingly ; thus securing uniformity and avoiding trouble.— Sec.
Minute? of the Boaud of Church E^tengion,
Report of the Board of Church Extension, by Rev. W.
A. IyUtz, was received, to be considered item b}^ item, with
a view to adoption.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has had but one formal meeting during the year. We
are now a chartered body, and have effected a loan of $500 to the con-
gregation in Cannon ville, Concord, N. C, on one and two years time.
We had the deed for said property made to W. A. Lutz and W. G.
Campbell, as Trustees for the Board.
Subjoined you have the report of the Treasurer of the Board, which
I hope will be printed in Minutes of Synod.
Respectfully,
W. A. LUTZ, President.
Annuae Report of T. L, SEIGLE,
Treasurer oe Church Extension Fund,
Evang. IvUTh. Synod of North Carolina.
1889.
May 1. By amt. on hand last report $*21 53
By amt. coll. at Synod from various congregations 146 04
By amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington S. S 1738
Sept. 14. By amt. Rev. S. J-,. Keller, Arutz Memorial 3 63
1890.
Jan. 13. By amt. St. Mark's 7 00
Jan. 30. By amt. Bethel 3 40
By amt. St. Paul's 3 00
By amt. Christ Church 1 00
Feb. 13. By amt. St. James, Concord . ., . . 41 91
By amt. St. James, Concord 34 00
April 29. By amt. interest allowed by Treasurer 19 69
1890. '" DISBURSEMENTS.
Feb. 11. To cash Rev. W. G. Campbell, Concord. . fioo 00
do do do 41 91
April 2. do do do 100 00
April 28. do do do 34 00
April 29. do do do 122 67
$393 53 fo9S 58
Respectfully submitted,
T. h. SEIGLE, Treasurer.
The report was adopted as a whole, with thanks of
Synod to the Treasurer, Capt. T. L. Seigle, for paying in-
terest on all church extension funds placed in his hands.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
DIVINE SERVICES.
Friday, ro.jo A. M. — Synodical sermon by Rev. F. W.
E. Peschau, President. Text 2 Cor. 5, 20.
Friday, 8 P. M.~ Sermon by Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
Saturday, 11 A. M. — Sermon by Rev. W. G. Campbell.
Saturday, 8 P. M— Sermon by Rev. G. F. Schaeffer.
Sunday, 11 A. M. — Sermon by Rev. H. C. Haithcox.
Preparatory service to the Holy Communion, conduct-
ed by Rev. D. W. Michael. Holy Communion.
Sunday, 2.30 P. M. — Sermon by Rev. J. Steck, D. D.
Sunday, 8 P. M. — Sermon by Rev. Geo H. Cox.
ADDRESSES.
Monday Mo?ni?ig. — Address on Education, by Rev.
Prof. J. A. Linn.
Monday Afternoon. — Address on Missions, by Rev. H.
A. Trexler.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
May 5TH, 9 o'clock, a. m.
Ministerium called to order by the President of Synod.
Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn offered prayer.
Ex-President, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, made report on
ordination of candidate W. P. Phifer, as directed by the call-
ed session at Salisbury.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINATION OF
CANDIDATE W. P. PHIFER, (Colored).
Your committee, authorized by this Synod, and under the direc-
tion of the President of the Alpha Synod, to ordain candidate Phifer,
would report that this high and holy duty was attended to, in the city
of Charlotte, N. C, on Monday, April 28th, 1890, by two members of
the committee, in proper form. Candidate Phifer has done ? good
work. He has a young congregation, St. Paul's (col.) Evangelical
Lutheran Church ; has a Sunday-school of about 60, and a parochial
school of 103.
After his ordination the President of Synod dismissed him to the
Alpha Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
T. S. BROWN,
W. G. CAMPBELL,
Committee.
The above report was received.
Ministerium adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. F.
Schaeffer, to meet at the call of the chair.
SECOND SESSION.
May 5TH, 5 o'clock, p. m.
Ministerium was called to order, and opened with
prayer by Rev. R. L. Brown.
MINUTES E. Iv- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Ex-President of Synod, report-
ed that he had attended to the duty assigned him in writing
to Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire regarding his relations to the
North Carolina Synod. In view of the report made by Rev.
Peschau* the following resolution was adopted :
Whereas, There appears to be a misapprehension on the part
of Rev. Wm. Stoudenmire in regard to his relation to this Synod,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the President of the Ministerium be requested to
correspond with this brother with a view to the removal of this mis-
apprehension.
Resolved, That in case of failure to secure this end, the President
be empowered to take such constitutional steps as may be necessary in
the premises.
A paper was presented by some members (four) of St.
Luke's congregation, Davidson Co., in which they objected
to some statements made by their pastor, Rev. D. W.
Michael, in his Report on the State of the Church. Minis-
terium decided that it was unconstitutional for them to con-
sider this paper. Therefore, no action was taken upon the
paper, except to refer it back to the persons who presented
it, with the necessary explanation.
The President of Ministerium announced that certain
documents had been placed in his hands needing the action
of the Ministerium, and suggested that a committee be ap-
pointed to take charge of the papers, with discretionary power
to act. The following committee was appointed : Revs. J.
D. Shirey, J. A. Lmn, H. M. Brown, and C. A. Rose.
Upon motion, the President of Ministerium was added to
the committee.
Ministerium adjourned, with prayer by Rev. C. A.
Rose.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
i. 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 Gos-
pel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the form-
er pastor as to salary.
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 the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as no report whatever concerning the state or growth of piety, in
apy 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 observ-
ed in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace, such
as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of the
Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number
in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other churches,
and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the condition of the
Sunday-school and catechetical class. 3. The increase or decrease in
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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 President of each
of our institutions be required to report to Synod on the religious con-
dition of the students in our schools of learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, "Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accred-
ited upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign
Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, or through his pastor, and that he become a beneficiary of
Synod only after he has been decided worthy of aid, by a majority vote
of Synod.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one the principal the other
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
16. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to
writing, and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be
left optional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
17. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to
Synod all communing members whose connection has not been dis-
solved by letter or excommunication.
6o MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CARO-
LINA COLLEGE.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., President,
Rev. J. A. LINN, A. M., Vice-President,
Hon. H. C. McALLISTER, Secretary,
JONAS COOK, Eso., Treasurer,
REV. W. R. BROWN,
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU,
Rev. GEO. H. COX,
Mr. R. A. BROWN,
Dr. P. A. BARRIER,
Mr. G. E. RITCHIE,
Dr. R. A. SHIMPOCK,
Mr. J. W. MILTER,
Capt. W. A. BARRIER,
Rev. C. A. ROSE,
Rev. J. M. HEDRICK,
Mr. DANIEL D. BARRIER,
Mr. MARVEL RITCHIE,
Rev. H. M. BROWN.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT. PLEASANT
FEMALE SEMINARY.
Rev. C. A. ROSE, President,
Rev. W. R. BROWN, Vice- President,
Capt. JONAS COOK, Secretary,
Mr. M. A. HOLSHOUSER,
Dr. C. M. POOLE,
Mr. RUFUS W. MISENHIMER,
Mr. CALEB L. NUSSMAN,
REV. W. A. LUTZ,
Mr. C. H. FISHER,
Rev. C. A. MARKS,
Rev. J. M. HEDRICK,
REV. J. Q. WERTZ.
PROOEEDiira-s
OF THE
Called Session
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod m Histenom of florin Carolina,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C,
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Pastor,
BEGINNING AUGUST 27, 1889.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU Wilmington, N. C.
REC. SEC'Y— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Cor. Sec'y— Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Coe. P. N. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
M INUTES
OF THE
SPECIAL SESSIOK
According to appointment of the last annual convention
of the North Carolina Synod, the Special Session of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met in St.
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Salisbury, N. C,
Rev. Chas. B. King, pastor, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock,
August 27th, 1889.
After synodical sermon by the President, Rev. F. W.
E. Peschau, from text Exodus 14, 15, the Special Session
of Synod was opened in due form by the President and
Corresponding Secretary, Rev. W. G. Campbell.
FIRST SESSION.
August 27, n o'clock, A. M.
The President in chair, the synodical roll was called,
and the following ministers and lay-delegates were enrolled :
Ministerial. Lay.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D Geo. L. Wilhelm.
W. Kimball Capt. J. A. Fisher.
W. R. Ketchie C. H. Bost.
R. Iv. Brown John W. Felker.
H. M. Brown J. A. Misenhimer.
F. W. E. Peschau Prof. James Cook.
W. A. Lutz J. M. Taggart.
W. G. Campbell W. H. Barnhardt.
J. M. Hedrick John C. L-ingle.
J. W. Strickler M. G. M. Fisher.
C. A. Rose Capt. W. A. Barrier.
T. S. Brown P. A. Sloop.
B. W. Cronk J. Z. Schultz.
H. A. Trexler C. H. Fisher.
Chas. B. King H. W. Steel.
S. h. Keller
C. A. Brown
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Following absent :
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D.* G. J. Holsebeck.*
" W. H. Cone* W. H. Strauss, Esq. f
" J. D. Shireyt Prof. F. B. Brown.*
" G. F. Schaeffer* John B. O'Briant. *
" A. D. L. Mosert Dr. C. M. Pool.*
" J. H. Fespermau t Hon. H. C. McAllister. *
S. A. Hoover.*
CLERICAL.
Rev. E. P. Parker,* Rev. G. H. Cox,f
" P. E. Zink,* " Prof. J. G. Schaid.t
" J. A. Linn,* " J. L. Buck,*
" Wm. Stoudenmire,* " W. R. Brown, f
" D. W. Michael,* " J. H. Wyse.*
t Absent and excused. * Absent and unexcused.
Rev. Iv. A. Bikle, D. D., of the Tennessee Synod, Rev.
Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, of the Nebraska Synod, and Revs.
J. D. Koontz (col.) and W. P. Phifer (col.), of the Alpha
S3*nod of Freedmen in America, were received as advisory
members of Synod in session. Mr. B. H. W. Runge and
Mr. C. A. Brown, candidates for the Lutheran ministry,
were invited to seats in Synod. By request of Secretary,
Rev. T. S. Brown was appointed Assistant Secretary pro tern.
The President handed in his report, which was re-
ceived for reading and consideration at the next annual
session of Synod.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Beloved Brethren :— Well may we say with the Psalmist,
" Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; worship the Lord
in the beauty of holiness, " for we have been spared and permitted to
meet again without the loss of any, to deliberate again in the interest
of the Church of our most holy Lord.
This being a special session, I can but hope, that in its spirit, in
its labors, and in its results it will bring special success, and that as
we hope to adopt a new constitution for our guidance, that this will
mark an era of new vigor, new prosperity, new activity, and new
growth and development in our good old Synod.
I hope, I urge, I beg, I plead, make this convention the push-
ahead convention ; as in 1803 our grand old Synod received its first
start in this historical town, and from that move has grown constantly
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in spite of all impediments, so may this special session of Synod, in this
same place, be the beginning of new, energetic work for the Master
and for souls.
The new and special work, which I hope you will take up, will be
given in my recommendations, after the usual official information.
RESIGNATIONS.
Rev. J. W. Strickler has resigned the Union charge, the resigna-
tion to go into effect in October, 1889.
Rev. J. D. Shirey has resigned as pastor of vSalem and St. Luke's
churches, and the resignation has been accepted, he having been
elected President of North Carolina College.
INSTALLATIONS.
Rev. J. M. Hedrick was duly installed pastor of "the Cold Water
Pastorate," on Sunday, May 5, 1889, by Revs. H. M. Brown and F.
W. E. Peschau.
Rev. W. Kimball was duly installed as pastor of "Concordia and
Grace Churches," on 1889, by Revs. C. A. Rose and J. W.
Strickler.
DEDICATION.
The beautiful and holy edifice in which we are assembled was
solemnly and appropriately dedicated to the triune God, on Sunday,
May 19, 1889. The Rev. Charles B. King, the beloved and efficient
pastor, and our venerable and venerated father in Israel, the Rev. S.
Rothrock, D. D., once pastor loci here performed the act of dedication.
A brother in Christ, well-known and highly esteemed in our Lutheran
Church, the Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., of Savannah, Ga., preached
an able and appropriate sermon on the joyous occasion.
We cannot but rejoice with the pastor and people of this grand,
historical, old congregation, over their erecting so handsome, costly,
churchly and elegant a house of worship and dedicating it, free of
debt, to Almighty God.
We not only rejoice with them, but, as a Synod, bid them god-
speed in their noble work, and urge others among our older congrega-
tions to follow their example, in erecting new and appropriately ap-
pointed houses of worship.
This handsome property is worth about $t 2,000.00, and a credit to
and an ornament to the town, as well as our congregation.
NEW MEMBERS.
Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, of Nebraska, having been elected professor
in N. C. College, and having accepted the professorship, and also hav-
ing presented a letter of honorable dismissal from the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of Nebraska, a synod of which your President was
once Secretary, he has been received and his name ordered placed upon
our ministerial roll.
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We welcome the brother and bid him godspeed in his important
mission, as he comes into our midst full of Western enterprise, and
hope that his labors will prove pleasant to himself and profitable to
our institution.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
With constantly increasing pleasure do I look upon the work of
our two schools and the increasing prospects of ultimate, grand suc-
cess in each.
The Seminary, under the energetic and persistent efforts of our
esteemed Rev. Prof J. A. Linn, A. M., has recently undergone a
change, that is an improvement, that must please all.
The building has been very much enlarged, and in every way very
greatly improved, and presents, we presume, as fine an appearance as
any frame Female Seminary, in the entire State.
Now let the Church show its interest in, and appreciation of, the
school, in increased measure with the improved facilities;it offers.
Rev. J. D. Shirey has been unanimously elected President of N.
C. College, and has, as we are glad to learn, accepted the position
tendered him, and will at once enter upon his labors. With so de-
voted and noble a brother at the head of our school, who has for years
enjoyed and deserved our esteem, the prospects of the school brighten,
and doubtless they will brighten year by year.
With good faculties in our schools, with ever increasing member-
ship in our congregations, and with ever increasing wealth among our
people; our institutions should have that moral and financial support
and that liberal patronage which they both deserve and which will
more and more lift them up to the highest ideal of superior and first-
class Lutheran institutions.
God grant that our people may come to the support of their
schools as they should.
A NEW CHARGE.
I am deeply impressed with the high importance of working up
our interest in the towns and cities of our State, and so venture to rec-
ommend to your favorable consideration and endorsement the fol-
lowing :
I would recommend that the Burlington church (Macedonia) be
cut loose from the Alamance charge, that a pastor be placed in Bur-
lington, who shall labor and live in Burlington and work up our inter-
ests at Greensboro and Lexington and other points along the line of
the R. R., and that Synod supplement his salary and the Church
Extension Board loan money enough to buy a lot in Greensboro, tak-
ing a mortgage on the lot for the amount loaned. No doubt the right
man would do a good work in these important places.
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OUR STATE MISSIONARY.
A grand, new move. We must have a State Missionary. The
need of such a man is constantly increasing. As I have been spoken
to, on the subject of starting a paper in our Synod, and for our own
people, to be called "The N. C. Lutheran," which is not designed to
supplant or interfere with the Visitor ; but is to be a cheaper paper
and devoted specially to our interests and the development of our field,
I would recommend,
I. That we secure the service of the editor of that paper, as our
State Missionary, under the title of "Mission President," who shall be a
member of the Executive Committee provided for in our new constitu-
tion.
II. That Synod pay to his support $300.00 per year out of its re-
ceipts for Home Missions.
III. That Synod request our noble women to pay a like amount
for this same object.
IV. That a committee of five be appointed to select the man, and
also to secure funds to" buy for Synod, as Synod's property, a house in
Salisbury or Concord or Charlotte, to be set aside for the free use of
our missionary just as a parsonage is.
Truly we can accomplish this so much desired work, if we are only
united and willing. God will help us if we help our brethren, his holy
children.
Having met in special session and according to the provisions of
Synod, we will be ready for the consideration and adoption of the new
prepared Constitution, and the transaction of other business that may
come before us in a proper and lawful manner.
May God bless us and all our deliberations, to the honor of His
name, the good of His Church, and the salvation of immortal souls.
Yours in Christian love,
F. W. E. PESCHAU.
On motion, Synod proceeded to the consideration of
the new constitution with a view to adoption.
All the articles of Chapter First were adopted, with
change of word "protect" to perpetuate, in Article III.
Chapter Second adopted with the following changes :
Article I., item 3, for word "present," substitute of
the Synod.
Article III., item 1, pastoral for word "congregational,"
and the parenthetical clause in this item — beginning with
"or," &c, — to be left out.
Item 2 of Article III., the word pastorate for "charge,"
in last clause — "he and his charge."
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Synod granted Rev. W. A. L,utz the privilege of hav-
ing his vote recorded against the clause in Article III., item
5, reading thus, "to examine and decide in cases of disci-
pline, and of appeals from decisions of church councils."
Item 6 of Article III. was, on motion, stricken out.
The following substitute adopted instead of item 7 in
Article III., viz: "Each conference shall, at its first regu-
lar meeting after the annual convention of Synod, elect a
President, whose duties shall be such as pertain to the office
of chairman of a deliberative body."
Items 8 and 9 adopted.
Item 10, Article III., amended by inserting the words,
in a book kept for that purpose.
On motion, items 12 and 13 of Article III. were strick-
en out. *
In item 14, Article III., the word ''these" was inserted
before By-Laws.
Chapter Third adopted as amended.
Item 1, substitute word delegates for "minister."
Items 2, 3, 4, and 5, adopted.
Article I., items 1 and 2, amended and changed to
make one item, as follows : "The President shall preside at
all the meetings of Synod, and it shall be his duty to see
that the constitution, laws, and decisions of Synod are duly
obeyed and its resolutions carried into effect."
It is an important part of his duty to give counsel to
every member of Synod when he deems it expedient, and
particularly to advise and admonish every erring brother.
If he has good reason to believe any minister is living in
material violation of the Constitution, it is his duty to call
upon the individual to relieve his character from imputation
before Synod.
Items 3, 4, 5, 6 of Art. I., adopted.
Item 7 of Art. I. amended by inserting— "or some other
pet son ' ' — after the word ' ' Vice-President. ' '
Art. II., items 1, 2, adopted.
Art. III., item 1, adopted.
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Item 2, amended by inserting postbffice address in place
"of place of residence."
Items 3, 4, 5, adopted.
Item 6, amended by inserting the words keep and
before word "attest."
Items 7, 8, adopted.
Consideration of Constitution suspended to hear Capt.
W. A. Barrier's Address in the interests of the Charlotte
Seminary for Young Ladies.
Following resolution adopted :
"That we have heard with pleasure the remarks of Capt. W. A.
Barrier respecting the founding of a Lutheran Female College at Char-
lotte, and that we reaffirm our endorsement of this enterprise by Synod,
and invite Capt. W. A. Barrier to canvass the congregations of Synod
to secure aid in behalf of the proposed Seminary."
S}mod adjourned for meeting of Ministerium. Bene-
diction by Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher.
THIRD SESSION.
8 P. M., Aug. 27, 1889.
Sjmod called to order by Rev. C. A. Rose in chair. —
Prayer by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Synod proceeded to the further consideration of the Con-
stitution.
Article IV., with its items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, adopted.
Chapter Fourth — Of Voters and Elections.
Item 1, amended with the following addition : "Except
that on all questions of the appropriation and apportionment
of monej- only pastors in charge of pastorates and lay-dele-
gates shall vote. ' '
Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, adopted.
Chapter Fifth — Of Committees.
Article I., item 1, amended to read — " tluee clerical and
two la}- members."
Item 2, amended to read — "three members shall con-
stitute a quorum."
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Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, adopted.
Article II., items i, 2, 3, adopted.
Article II., item 4, amended by substituting the word
satisfied for word ' 'clear. ' '
Chapter Sixth.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, amended to read: "Eighteen trustees, six
ministers and six lay-men, of the Lutheran Church, and six
from other denominations."
Item 3, adopted.
Chapter Seventh — Article I.
Item 1, amended to read : "All applications for ordina-
tion, or reception of ministers into this Synod from other de-
nominations, shall, &c."
Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, adopted.
Item 7, amended to have all stricken out after the word
"character."
Items 8, g, 10, 11, adopted.
Article II., adopted.
Chapter Eighth.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, adopted.
Item 9, amended to read: "Should a minister belong-
ing to this Synod, for any cause find himself constrained to
demit the regular duties of the ministry, and to cease minis-
terial activity, he shall remain a member of this Synod ;
but engagement in any business or office foreign to the
nature of the ministry, or incompatible with it, shall be
sufficient reason why he should not be continued on the list
of ministers. "
Item 10, amended to read by adding, "But if the re-
quest for dismission be to connect with a body not in doc-
trinal accord with this Synod, the President shall give no
certificate. ' '
Item 11, adopted.
Item 12, stricken out.
On motion, Prof. Fisher was granted ten minutes at the
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close of the morning session to present the interests of North
Carolina College.
Rev. C. B. Miller, of the Virginia Synod, was received
as an advisory member of Synod in session.
Chapter Ninth.
Item i, amended to read — pastorale instead of "charge,"
and substitute elect for "appoint," and instead of clause,
"every charge," be made to read — every congregatioii.
Item 2, amended to read — instead of "sent to represent
charges," read— sent to represent pastorates or congrega-
tions." And also to strike out clause, "and it is recom-
mended that they be selected from among the members of
the Church Council." Also, make latter part read — "duly
certified to by the secretary of the council, and by the pre-
siding officer."
On motion, regular order of business was suspended to
hear Report of Committee on Letters.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS.
Your Committee on Letters would respectfully report that the fol-
lowing letters have been placed in our hands :
ist. A letter from Bro. J. H. Fesperman, asking to be excused from
attendance at Synod. We recommend that he be excused, and that
his letter be read before Synod.
2d. Letters from Revs. J. D. Shirey, W. R. Brown, A. D. L. Moser,
and Geo. H. Cox, regretting their inability to be with us at the Call
Session, and asking to be excused. We recommend that they be ex-
cused. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. M. HEDRICK.
Report received and adopted.
The Synod proceeded with the regular order of business.
Item 3, chapter ninth, amended to substitute the word
election for "appointment," and elected for "appointed," and
pastorates for "charges."
Item 4, amended to substitute Synod's instead of "its"
before constitution.
Items 5, 6, 7, adopted.
Item 8, amended to substitute should for "shall."
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Items 9, 10, adopted.
Item ii, amended to substitute this for "their," and
add, "if it persist in such course." The word "it" before
"shall be excluded" to be stricken out.
It was resolved that no business be transacted at this
Special Session other than that for which S}aiod has been
specially called.
On motion, W. H. Bernhardt was excused from further
attendance at Synod.
Synod adjourned to meet at 2.30 P. M., in order to
have a meeting of the Ministerium.
Chapter Tenth — Article I.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, amended to strike out all after "purity of
life."
Item 3, adopted.
Article II., under item 1st (1) adopted; (2) amended to
read Conference or Synod instead of Synod or Conference ;
(3). (4), (5), adopted.
Item 2, adopted.
Article III., item 1, adopted.
Item 2, amended by adding — and a copy of the charges
shall be immediately forwarded by the President to the
accused.
Item 3, adopted.
Item 4, amended by adding — "and it shall be brought
to Synod only after Conference has been able to dispose of
the case."
Item 5 of Article III., adopted.
Items 6 and 7, adopted.
Item 8, amended with supplement, in first paragraph,
' 'nor shall legal counsel be Used against him.''' And in sec-
ond paragraph, the following words be stricken out : "The
case may be investigated immediately. But if the necessary
evidence be not at hand."
Items 9, 10, 11, 12, adopted.
Item 13, amended by substituting/>a.s/<?;-«^ for "charge."
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ARTICLE IV.
Item i, adopted.
Item 2, amended by adding, "In all cases of appeal
from decision of the Church Council the appeal vacates the
judgment."
Items 3, 4, adopted.
Chapter Eleventh.
Chapter eleventh adopted as a whole.
Chapter Twelfth.
Chapter Twelfth adopted as a whole.
Chapter Thirteenth.
Chapter Thirteenth adopted as a whole.
Chapter Fourteenth.
Chapter Fourteenth adopted as a whole, embracing the
VII. Articles.
By-Laws.
By-Laws adopted.
An Order for the Installation of Officers of Synod, adopted.
The Constitution and By-Laws adopted as a whole.
On motion, Rev. W. G. Campbell was elected Vice-
President of the North Carolina Synod.
On motion, the following was adopted :
"Whereas, The Synod of Maryland has kindly granted Licen-
tiate W. P. Phifer a letter of honorable dismissal from that body, and
commending him to the care of this Synod : and, whereas this certifi-
cate was granted with a view to enable Mr. Phifer to seek ordination
at the hands of this body, therefore, be it
Resolved i. That we hereby express our appreciation of the court-
esy extended by our sister Synod.
Resolved 2. That we assume the care of Candidate Phifer, and
commend his application to the favorable consideration of the Minis-
terium.
Resolved 3. That a copy of this preamble, and the accompanying
resolutions, be forwarded to the Secretary of the Maryland Synod.
Synod took a recess for meeting of Ministerium. Can-
didate C. A. Brown was brought before the Ministerium,
and, after satisfactory examination, was ordained to the of-
fice of the Gospel ministry, in St. John's Evangelical Lu-
theran church, Salisbury, N. C, Aug. 28th, 1889. Rev.
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W. A. L,utz preached the ordination sermon from text, Luke
9, 60: "Preach the kingdom of God." Rev. F. W. K.
Peschau, President of Synod, conducted the ordination cer-
emony.
The following were elected as the Executive Commit-
tee of Synod : Revs. Geo. H. Cox, W. G. Campbell, C. A.
Rose, Capt. J. A. Fisher, Mr. J. Z. Schultz.
It was resolved that the printing of Minutes of the
Called Session and the new Constitution, be postponed until
after the meeting of the next annual Synod.
Synod adjourned according to prescribed form, at n
o'clock, P. M., Aug. 28, 1889.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM
OF THE
SPECIAL SESSIOK
FIRST SESSION.
Aug. 27, 1889, 6 p- M-
Ministerium called to order by the President. Prayer
by Rev. J. M. Hedrick.
Letter read from Candidate C. A. Brown, asking that
his examination for ordination be continued and closed at
this called session of Synod.
The following committee was appointed to examine
Candidate C. A. Brown, namely : Revs. F. W. E. Peschau,
W. A. Lutz, J. W. Strickler.
Ministerium adjourned to meet at the call of the Chair.
Benediction by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
SECOND SESSION.
Aug. 29, ii
President in chair. Prayer by Rev. R. L,. Brown. —
Minutes of first session read and approved.
It was resolved that Mr. Henderson N. Miller's appli-
cation to Synod for beneficiary aid be referred to Synod,
with request for favorable consideration. His pastor, Rev.
C. B. King, was instructed to notify the Beneficiary Com-
mittee of Mr. Miller's worthiness and present needs.
Candidate C. A. Brown was admitted to the Ministe-
rium for examination on Revealed Theology and Hebrew.
On motion, Revs. F. W. E. Peschau, T. S. Brown, W.
G. Campbell, were appointed a committee to examine, and,
if satisfactory, to ordain Candidate W. P. Phifer, at some
convenient time and place.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction by Rev. B. W.
Cronk.
MINUTES E. L,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 75
THIRD SESSION.
Aug. 28, 1889, 5 P. M.
President in the chair — Ministerium opened with prayer.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE CANDIDATE C.
A. BROWN.
Mr. Chairman, We your committee appointed to examine Mr. C.
A. Brown, would beg leave to announce that we have performed our
duty, and that he sustained a creditable examination. We hereby
heartily recommend that he be ordained to the holy office of the Gos-
pel ministry.
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. W. STRICKLER, ,
Committee.
Mr. C. A. Brown promised to return to the Theological
Seminary and complete his course of theological studies ;
whereupon the Ministerium voted that he be ordained at
this Called Session. Time appointed, 8 o'clock this evening.
Ordination sermon to be preached by Rev. W. A. L,utz.
The following resolution adopted :
Resolved, That we recommend to the Board of N. C. College, that
Mr. Henderson Nifer Miller, of St. John's congregation, Salisbury,
and Rev. W. Kimball's son — — be given half tuition in N. C. College.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction by Rev. W.
Kimball.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
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PAGE.
Advisory Members 15
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 37-38
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 39-40
Beneficiary Education, Report of Committee on 21
Beneficiary Education and Missions, Annual Addresses on . . 43
Beneficiary Education, Pledges of Supplement 44-45
Blackwelder Will Case 49
Common Service, pastors requested to introduce 31
Constitution, Proposed Amendments to 41
Census Table 50-51
Conferences, Proceedings of, Report of Committee on 45
Church Extension, Minutes of the Board of 54
Divine Services 55
Election of Officers 15
Education, Annual Address on, Rev. Linn 27
Executive Committee's Report 45-48
Executive Committee's Report on Report of Committee .... 48
Female Seminary, Mt. Pleasant, Report of Board of. 19-20
Finance, Report of Committee on 34_37
Institutions, Church and Education, Report of Committee on . 26-27
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 32-33
Minutes of Former Sessions, to be Collected and Bound 29
Missions, Report of Committee on 31
Minutes, Number to be Printed 34
Money Sent to Synod, Specific Mention 42
Minutes of Ministerium 56-57
Ministerium Documents 57
North Carolina College, Report of the Board of Trustees of . . 18
Orphanage and Home for Aged Ministers, Report of Comm. on 41-42
Organizations, New 43~44
Ordination of Candidate W. P. Phifer, colored 56
President's Report 7-14
President's Report, Report of Committee on 28-29
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 42
Parochial Report 52-53
Roll of Synod .•■■■. 6
Respect, Resolutions of 44
index. 77
PAGE.
Synodical Calendar iScjo-'gi 3
Speakers for Next Convention 4
Special Committees 4
Standing Committees 17-18
Standing Resolutions, Additional 23
Strohecker, Rev. T. H., received 25
Sister Synods, Report of Delegates to 29
Sister Synods, no delegates to be elected this year — fraternal
greeting to be written by president 42
State of Church, Report of Committee on . .« 43
Stoudenmire's (Rev. William) relations to Synod 57
St. Luke's congregation paper regarding statements made by
their pastor 57
Seaman's Mission, Resolution 49
Standing Resolutions of Synod 5^59
Treasurer's Report 15-17
Treasurer's Bond 25
Trustees for North Carolina College and Mt. Pleasant Female
Seminary, Committee to Nominate 28
Theological Seminary, Southern, Resolution 34
Thanks, Resolutions of 49
Time and Place of Next Meeting 3, 49
Trustees, Board of, for North Carolina College 60
Trustees, Board of, for Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary 60
United Synod, Report of Delegates to 23-25
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 30
Vacancies of Trustees in Institutions, Report of Committee on . . 40
Vacancies, Churches, Report of Committee on 41
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies, Request to
'Pastors relative thereto 31
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Called Session, August, 1889.
PAGE.
Advisory Members 63
By-Laws adopted 72
Constitution, Consideration of 66-72
Executive Committee 73
Female College, Lutheran, at Charlotte 68
Letters, Report of Committee on 70
Ministerium Minutes, Called Session 74~75
Ordination of Candidate C. A. Brown 72
President's Report 63-66
Printing Minutes, Called Session 73
Roll of Synod 62-63
Vice-President Elected 72
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL "LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIU
OF
ansroi^Tsr <DJ^Ei<DTJi.i<rj^,
HEIyD in
ST. ENOCH'S CJ41WH, E^OCtfVIUiiE, ft. C.
REV. W. A. LUTZ, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY !, 1891.
Henkel & Co.'s Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLCY, &.Z..
. , New Market, Shenandoah, County, Virginia.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
zlstoir/tih: oaroliita,
HELD IN
ST. ENOCH'S CHURCH, EHOCHVlIiLiE, fl. G.
REV. W. A. LUTZ, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1891.
Henkel & Co.'S Steam Printing House.
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C,
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia. .
SYNODICAL CALENDAR i8gi-'g2.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. A. ROSE Zeb, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING .... Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON . China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Rev. GEO. H. COX, Chairman, Rev. C. A. ROSE, Cor. Sec.,
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Mr. I. F. PATTERSON, Treas.
Mr. W. H. REISNER, Rec. Sec.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
President— Rev. W. A. LUTZ ..' Enochville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON . China Grove, N. C.
Capt. JONAS COOK Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
W. H. STRAUSS Wilmington, N. C.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Rev. J. D. SHIREY Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIORES MINISTERII.
Fifty-eight Years in the Ministry.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 89th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina will be held in St. Paul's Church, Rowan County,
N. C, (4 miles from Salisbury) beginning Friday before the first Sun-
day in May, 1892. ....._. , _
CALENDAR OF THE UNITED SYNOD.
OFFICERS.
President— Rev. E. T. HORN, D. D., Charleston, S. C.
Vice-President— Rev. W. B. YONCE, Ph. D Salem, Va.
Secretary— Rev. A. L. CROUSE , Hickory, N. C.
Treasurer —
BOARD OF MISSIONS.
Rev. E. T. HORN, D. D., Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, Rev. E. A. WINGARD, Rev. H. S.
WINGARD, J. D. CAPPELMANN, Hon. H. A. MEETZ, and C. M. EFIRD, Esq.
COMMITTEE ON COMMON SERVICE.
Revs. E. T. HORN, D. D., Prof. J. S. KOINER, Prof. W. B. YONCE, Ph. D.,
Prof. L- A. FOX, D. D., C. A. ROSE, S. HENKEL, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time and place of next meeting left to arrangement of the officers.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
PRINCIPALS.
CLERICAL. LAY.
REV. C. A. ROSE I. FRANK PATTERSON,
GEO. H. COX . . P. N. HEILIG,
F. W. E. PESCHAU . GEO. E. RITCHIE,
C. A. MARKS C. G. HEILIG,
C. B. KING . . J. H. REHDER,
J. Q. WERTZ . W. A. LENTZ,
C. B. MILLER H. T. J. LUDWIG.
ALTERNATES.
CLERICAL. LAY.
Rev. W. R. BROWN E. L. CLONINGER,
" W. KIMBALL P. A. SLOOP,
" D. W. MICHAEL GEO. W. DRY,
" C. L. T. FISHER D. D. BARRIER,
" C. C. LYERLY MARVEL RITCHIE,
" PETER MILLER S. E. LINTON,
" S. ROTHROCK . . P. M. BROWN.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. C. A. MARKS, Principal. Rev. P. MILLER, Alternate.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. F. W. E. PESCHAU, Prin. Rev. Prof. C. L. T. FISHER, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. GEO. H. COX, Prin. Rev. J. Q. WERTZ, Alt.
TO THE SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Prin. Rev. B. W. CRONK, Alt.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
REVS. CHAS. B. KING, W. R. BROWN, and C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Revs. F. W. E. PESCHAU, C. L. T. FISHER, C. A. ROSE.
COMMITTEE ON THE BLACKWELDER WILL. CASE.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SYNOD.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. B. W. CRONK, Prin. Rev. D. W. MICHAEL, Ai/r.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. P. MILLER, Ai/r.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. C. A. ROSE, Prin. Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Ai/T.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
icalL
OF
HELD AT
ST. ENOCH'S CHURCH, ROWAN CO., NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. W. A. LUTZ, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, jVIAY 1st, 1891.
The eighty-eighth annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met in St. Enoch's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan County, N. C, Rev.
W. A. Lutz, pastor, Friday morning, at 10.30 o'clock, May
1st, 1891. The opening devotional service was conducted
by the President, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and the Secretary,
Rev. Chas. B. King. The synodical sermon was preached
by Rev. Geo. H. Cox from text Matt. 15, 34. Then fol-
lowed the administration of the Lord's Supper and adjourn-
ment with benediction, to meet at 2 o'clock, P. M.
FIRST SESSION.
May ist, 2 o'clock, P. M.
The Synod was formally opened according to the pre-
scribed form in Book of Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of lay-
delegates representing proper credentials were enrolled.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
Time Entering Postoffice
Ministry.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D 1S33 . . Gold Hill, N. C . . .
" J. B. Davis, D. D. (a. e.) . . 1833 .
" W. S. Bowman, D. D. (a. e.) .
" J. F. Schaeffer (a. e.). . . . 1S51 .
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) 1858 .
" W. Kimball 1859.
" J. D. Shirey 1S60 .
" A. D. L. Moser ........ 1863 .
" W. R. Ketchie 1868 .
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) . . 1868 .
" R. L. Brown 1868 .
" E. P. Parker 1871 .
" Geo. H. Cox 1872 .
" H. M. Brown (a. e.) . . . . 1873 .
" P. E. Zmk (a. e.) 1873 .
" F. W. E. Peschau 1873 .
" C. A. Marks ........ 1S76 .
" W. A. Lutz 1877 .
" Peter Miller (a. e.) 1861 .
" C. C. Lyerly. . . .• 1888 .
" J.A.Linn 1877.
" W. G. Campbell 1877 .
" J. M. Hedrick 1877 .
" J. Q. Wertz .
" Wm. Stoudenmire (a.). . .1880
" C. A. Rose 1882 .
" T. S. Brown (a. e.) 1882 .
" T. H. Strohecker (a.) .... .
" Prof. C. L. T. Fisher .... 1S84 .
" B. W. Cronk 1884 .
" H. A. Trexler 1886 .
" W. R. Brown 1886 .
" Chas. B. King 1886 .
" C. B. Miller 1887 .
" D. W. Michael 1887 .
" D. A. Deaton 1891 .
" M. Wolf .
. West Liberty, Ohio .
. Charlotte, N. C . . .
. Monroe, Ga
. New Market, Va. .
. China Grove, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C .
. Enochville, N. C .
. Kappa, N. C
. Troutman, N. C. .
. Salisbury, N,C. .
. Salem, N. C ,
. Mt. Pleasant, N„ C. ,
. Brick Church. N. C
. Lmwood, N. C . . ,
. Wilmington, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Enochville, N. C
. Concord, N. C . . . .
. Copal Grove, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C. .
. Concord, N. C . . . .
. Concord, N. C . . . .
. Salisbury, N. C. . .
Lay-DelegateS-
Capt. J. A. Fisher.
C. G. Heilig.
J.J. Starr ette.
Geo. W. Dry.
D. W. Hall.
J. H. Rehder.
S. W. Winecoff.
D. M. Isenhour.
Geo. E. Ritchie.
John A. Troutman.
D. R. Hoover.
A. D. Misenheimer.
D. A. Wiley.
. Zeb, N. C W. A. Lentz, Esq.
. Salem, Va
. Troutman, N. C. . . E. L. Cloninger, Esq.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C. . .
. Bear Poplar, N. C . . Edward Sifford.
. Cravan, N. C . ... Solomon Eagle.
. Organ Church, N. C. P. A. Sloop.
. Salisbury. N. C . . .
Gibsonville, N. C .
Tyro Shops, N. C. .
Lewis A. Carmer.
H. F. Swicegood.
Ridgeway, N. C.
Guilford Pastorate Henry Farmer.
(a. e.) Absent and excused. (a.) Absent and unexcused.
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates.
f Holy Trinity C. G. Heilig
] Mt. Carmel
! Albemarle
Address of Delegates.
. . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Forsyth Mission.
Nazareth |
Shiloh
D. W. Hall Rural Hall, N. C.
I Hopewell
[ Bethany
f St. Michael's )
3J St. Paul's L E. L. Cloninger Troutman, N. C.
[ Amity j
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 7
The President read his annual report, which was re-
ceived and held for reference to proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Brethren of the Grand Oed North Carolina Synod : —
Greetings in the Name of our dear Lord Jesus : Another Syn-
odical year, with all its changes and vicissitudes, trials and difficulties,
blessings and encouragements, has passed away, and under the bless-
ings of the Lord our God our lives have been spared, and we are now
once more assembled as a synod in our eighty-eighth annual conven-
tion.
We have left our homes, our families, our pastorates, and we are
here, not for pleasure, although there is much pleasure in our thus
gathering together, but as ministers of the Holy Spirit ; embassadors
for Christ, intent upon the work to which our God has called us ; here
to devise and adopt the best plans and the best means for the carrying
on of that work.
The year just closing has been one of success and encouragement.
All along the line there is advancement and improvement.
Let. us lift up our hearts to God in devout thankfulness for all the
blessings of the past and present, and implore the guidance and up-
lifting power of the Holy Spirit to lead and direct us in the path of
virtue, truth, right, and success in the future.
And now, dear brethren, in surrendering the trust to you, which
you in your preference bestowed upon me, a year ago, permit me to
call your attention to certain matters of business, and to offer some
recommendations which to me seem necessary for the proper advance-
ment of the work of our Synod.
RESIGNATIONS.
The following resignations have been handed in during the year :
Rev. T. S. Brown, St. Mark's, Charlotte, October 8, 1890 ; Rev. H. C.
Haithcox, Salem and St. Luke's, October 5, 1890 ; Rev. Prof. J. D.
Shirey, member of Synod's Examining Committee, December 10, 1890 ;
Rev. B. W. Cronk, Guilford Pastorate, January 13, 1891.
CAEES ACCEPTED.
The following calls have been accepted : Rev. C. C. Lyerly to
Bethel (Stanley) Pastorate, June 6, 1,890 ; Rev. P. Miller to St. John's
(Cabarrus), July 4, 1890; Rev. B. W. Cronk to Salem and St. Luke's,
January 13, 1891 ; Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., to St. Mark's, Char-
lotte, Feb. 12, 1891.
EETTERS OF TRANSFER.
The following letters of transfer have been received : Rev. C. C.
Lyerly from Southern Illinois Synod, June 6, 1890 ; Rev. M. Wolf
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from New York and New Jersey Synod, June 28, 1890 ; Rev. P. Miller
from Virginia Synod, October 30, 1890.
By the provisions of our constitution, the President had no power
to order the names of Revs. Lyerly and Wolf to be entered upon the
synodical roll, but placed the letters in the hands of the Examining
Committee, which will report at this convention of Synod.
Rev. Miller, coming from a synod belonging to the same General
Body that we do, was duly received, and his name entered upon the
clerical roll of Synod. (See Cons., chap. 8, item 7, p. 20.)
SUPPLIES.
Theological student R. S. Patterson very acceptably supplied St.
John's (Cabarrus Co.) for a term of three months during the summer.
Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn has regularly supplied Mt. Carmel during
the year.
Rev. J. Steck, D. D., has supplied St. Mark's, Charlotte, for about
three months.
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau has supplied St. James, Sumpter, S. C,
during the year.
Rev. W. G. Campbell has supplied St. Andrew's during the year.
The Faculty of North Carolina College has supplied Mt. Pleasant
and Albemarle during the year.
LETTERS OF HONORABLE DISMISSION.
The following letters of honorable dismission have been granted :
Rev. C. A. Brown to Southwestern Virginia Synod, Sept. 12, 1890;
Rev. H. C. Haithcox to Synod of Northern Illinois, Dec. 9, 1890.
INSTALLATIONS.
The following brethren have been duly installed :
Rev. H. C. Haithcox, as pastor of Salem and St. Luke, July 21,
1890, by Revs. W. A. Lutz and Geo. H. Cox.
Rev. P. Miller, as pastor of St. John's (Cabarrus Co.), Nov. 30,
1890, by Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, President of North Carolina College
and the President of Synod.
APPOINTMENTS.
According to the constitution (Chap. 5, Art. 2, Item 3): Rev. Prof.
C. L. T. Fisher was appointed a member of Synod's Examining Com-
mittee, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Rev. Prof.
J. D. Shirey.
CORNER-STONES LAID.
Bethany, Stokes Co., Rev. H. M. Brown, pastor, June 27, 1890.
The address was delivered by Rev C. B. Miller.
Amity Hill, Rev. T. H. Strohecker, pastor, Oct. 8, 1890. Address-
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
es were delivered by Revs. W. G. Campbell, Vice-President of Synod,
and Rev. H. C. Haithcox.
St. Matthew's Mission Chapel, Wilmington, March 30, 1891. Ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau and the. President of
Synod.
DEDICATIONS.
Beautiful St. Mark's, of Charlotte, was dedicated by Revs. T. S.
Brown and E. A. Wingard. The sermon was delivered by Rev. W. S.
Bowman, D. D.
This has been a year of push and improvement amongst our
churches.
The Alamance pastorate, Rev. C. B. Miller, pastor, has had its
parsonage completely overhauled and improved at a cost of $335.
Bethel (Stanley Co.,) Rev. C. C. Lyerly, pastor, has had its par-
sonage painted inside and out at a cost of $50.
Mt. Olive, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor, has had the church painted
and otherwise beautified and improved at a cost of something over $100.
St. Michael's, at Troutman, Rev. T. H. Strohecker, pastor, has
been completed, and a fine large bell placed in the belfry. The entire
debt of the congregation has been canceled.
A mission, under the name of St. Matthew's, has been inaugura-
ted by St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran church, of Wilmington, N. C. ,
in a suburb of the city called Brooklyn. Already there are 108 names
on the roll of the Mission Sunday School. A lot on Fourth Street has
been purchased and paid for at a cost of $1100, and a beautiful chapel
in Gothic style 30x55 feet is now in course of construction.
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. H. M. Brown, pas-
tor, a beautifully finished church 30x40 is now entirely completed, at
a cost of $
Holy Trinity, of Mt. Pleasant, has remodeled, painted, and other-
wise improved and beautified its parsonage at a cost of $305.
St. John's, of Salisbury, Rev. C. B. King, pastor, has placed a
large bell in its belfry at a cost of J
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary opened the scholastic year with
very flattering prospects. Shortly before the holidays, on account of
sickness amongst the pupils, the Principal, Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn, was
compelled to suspend. After the holidays, when the sickness had
subsided, not having sufficient encouragement to re-open, the Princi-
pal tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees, which was ac-
cepted. Since that time the school has been conducted by the Misses
Shirey, with a reasonable degree of success. This institution has been
a very great blessing to our church and people in the past, and may
accomplish still greater things in the future. I trust that Synod will
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exercise that fostering care and interest so necessary, and adopt such
measures as will make the institution what it should be, a grand
success.
North Carolina College is enjoying increased and increasing suc-
cess under the wise and able management of the President, Rev. Prof.
J. D. Shirey, and his efficient corps of professors and tutors. A larger
number of students is now in attendance than has been for a long
time. Every room is occupied and numbers are occupying rooms in
private dwellings. The institution has recently received a legacy of
$1,000. There is now a fair prospect that the R. & S. R. R. will soon
be built through the town, a thing much needed and long desired, and
which will, no doubt, give an impetus to the college never known
before. The endowment fund, under the able and energetic manage-
ment of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, is being systematically collected,
and the institution is getting upon a firm financial basis.
OUR AGED BRETHREN.
It is a source of joy to be able to report that our highly honored
and deeply loved father in Israel, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., and Rev.
J. B. Davis, D. D., are still spared to us. Both are now retired from
active, field-service, and both are enjoying a reasonable degree of
health. A letter has been received from Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D., stat-
ing that he had been planning for months to attend this meeting of
Synod, but that on account of a severe attack of the grippe he is una-
ble to attend, and asking to be excused.
REV. J. H: FESPERMAN.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman, who has so long been in suffering, still
needs our love and sympathy. At his suggestion, I addressed an offi-
cial request to the R. R. authorities, asking that they allow Bro. Fes-
perman reduced rates of travel over their routes to Baltimore which
they cheerfully and generously granted, giving him a free pass. He
has been in that city seeking to be relieved from his terrible sufferings,
but is now returned to his home without as yet any relief.
/
DEATH.
It is my sad duty to announce the death of two of our most prom-
inent and efficient laymen. Capt. W. A. Barrier died at his home in
Charlotte, Oct. 6, 1890, and Capt. T. L. Seigle, Feb. 27, 1891. A wide
gap has thus been opened in the lay ranks of the North Carolina Syn-
od, and the whole Synod mourns the loss. Great, true, pure, and
good, they were beloved, respected, and honored, at home and abroad.
But they are gone. May God our Heavenly Father raise up many
more such in the North Carolina Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. I I
LEGACIES.
I have the very great pleasure of announcing to the Synod some-
thing quite uncommon, but something that we trust may become more
common in the future. That is that there have been two legacies left
us during this year.
Capt. T. L. Seigle, who, during his life-time, did so much for the
church he loved, the beautiful St. Mark's of Charlotte, remembered
her also in his last will, bequeathing her $1,000 in cash, besides also
providing for the payment of a loan of $500 due by the congregation.
Capt. W. A. Barrier, an honored son of our Synod, who, up to the
time of his death, held the responsible position of Treasurer of the
United Synod, before bidding adieu to all earthly things made his will,
bequeathing to North Carolina College the sum of $1,000, and also a
large sum to the United Synod for the purpose of establishing a Theolog-
ical Seminary in the South, with the provision that in the event such
seminary was not established said amount should go to the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, to be used for home missions.
He also bequeathed a lot and $500 in cash to St. Mark's of Charlotte
for the purpose of building a parsonage.
I applied to Mr. C. H. Duls, executor of said will, who very
kindly furnished me with a certified copy of the same, which is here-
with submitted to Synod.
North Carolina, Mecklenburg County.
I, W. A. Barrier of the county and State aforesaid, being of sound
and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this
my last will and testament.
Item 1. I give and bequeath one thousand dollars and my library,
except my encyclopedia library, to Hugh L. Barrier.
Item 2. I give and bequeath one thousand dollars to my half-
sister, Mary Ella Welch.
Item 3. I give and bequeath to Miss Jane Alexander and Mrs. E.
McLeod, wife of Austin McLeod, one hundred dollars each.
Item 4. It is my will that my lot of land in Charlotte, N. C,
bounded by 10th and nth street, Pine Street, W. S. Alexander's land
and others, be divided into six equal lots, and I will and devise the one
on the corner of 10th and Pine streets to the trustees of St. Mark's Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of Charlotte, N. C, and I also will and be-
queath to said trustees five hundred dollars for the purpose of build-
ing a parsonage on said lot.
Item 5. I will and bequeath one thousand dollars to North Caro-
lina College at Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Item 6. I will, devise, and bequeath 'that all the rest and residue
of my property, real and personal, and wherever situated, including
my school-house property and store property and residue of my 10th
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and nth street property in Charlotte, N. C, two lots of land in Ivan-
hoe, Va., four building lots in Salem, Va., and my residence lots and
my half interest in two residence lots of land in Salem. Va., bejsold,
and the fund and moneys arising therefrom I give, devise, and be-
queath to the United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
the South, to be used in establishing a Theological Seminary, and if
such seminary is not established, then same is to go and I will the
same to North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, to
be used for home missions.
Item 7. 1 nominate and appoint Chas. H. Duls, of Charlotte, N.
C, as executor of this my last will and testament.
W. A. BARRIER.
Signed and delivered in our presence, and we sign same in the
presence of said testator, and at his request this October 4, 1890, \)/z
o'clock, A. M. C. A. MISENHEIMER,
GEO. L. KREUGER.
State of North Carolina, \
Mecklenburg County, J
I, J. M. Morrow, Clerk Superior Court in and for said county and
State, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct
copy of the last will and testament of W. A. Barrier, deceased, as ap-
pears of record and on file in my office.
Witness my hand and official seal this April 2, A. D., 1891.
J. M. MORROW,
Clerk Superior Court.
conferences.
The Northern Conference has held two meetings during the year :
the first in St. Michael Church, Rev. T. H. Strohecker, pastor, in
Aug., 1S90 ; and the second in Bethel Church, Rowan Co., Rev. C. A.
Rose, pastor — at this meeting no quorum was present. ' No business
was transacted demanding the attention of Synod. The officers of
Conference are Rev. B. W. Cronk, President ; Rev. W. Kimball, Sec-
retary ; Rev. W. A. Lutz, Treasurer.
The Southern Conference has held two meetings during the year :
the first in Organ Church, Rev. W. R. Brown, pastor, in June, 1890 ;
and the second in Cold Water Church, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, pastor, in
Nov., 1890. No business demanding the attention of Synod was trans-
acted. Officers, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, President ; Rev. H. A. Trexler,
Secretary ; Rev. W. R. Brown, Treasurer.
Both Conferences seem to be accomplishing good, principally by
the discussion of doctrinal and practical questions. The only real
draw back seems to be in the lack of attendance upon the part of
many pastors. LTpon this subject I respectfully call attention to our
Constitution — Chap. 8, Sec. n, Page 21.
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LUTHERAN SEAMAN'S MISSION.
Realizing the importance of the Synod's having definite informa-
tion regarding the Lutheran Seaman's Mission at Wilmington, N. C,
I visited the same in March, and found the mission in thoroughly
good working order, and accomplishing a great and good work. Rev.
F. W. E. Peschau, who has charge of the work, has held regular
services, during the year on Sunday at 4 P. M., and on Wednesday at
8 P. M. These services are held in Luther Memorial building of St.
Paul's Church, in the Scandinavian language, and are well attended ;
sometimes as many as seventy foreign Lutheran seamen being present.
During the synodical year, as many as one thousand Scandinavian and
twelve hundred German Lutheran seamen have attended the mission
services, and the Holy Supper has been administered to about fifty.
The Christian Association of St. Paul's Church has a man employ-
ed, who visits all vessels coming into port, invites all to attend the
services and gives pastor Peschau all needed information. I was pres-
ent and participated in the mission service, and was seriously and fa-
vorably impressed with the work.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
And now I offer the following recommendations for your con-
sideration :
In view of the ambiguity of some of the provisions of our new
constitution, I recommend the following amendment, to-wit : Chap.
7, Art. 1, Item 7, insert between the words "furnish" and "satisfac-
tory" the words "the President with'" and add "his letter of honorable
dismission from the synod to which he last belonged, shall be accepted
as such evidence ; and if entirely satisfactory to the President, he shall
then have authority to receive such minister as a member of synod,
and cause his name to be enrolled, after having examined and sub-
scribed to the constitution. But if not entirely satisfactory, or if there
are any doubts as to either orthodoxy or regularity, &c, then the
President shall place the letter in the hands of the Examining Com-
mittee to be acted upon as provided for in Chap. 5, Art. 2, Items 3
and 4.
2. With regard to our College, I recommend that the Synod suit-
ably express its approval and commendation of the self-denying labors
of the faculty of North Carolina College.
3. That Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher be continued as financial ageut
for the collection of the Endowment Fund, and that the Synod con-
tinue to pay the expenses of the same, and
4. That Synod appropriate two hundred dollars a year to liqui-
date the debt hanging over the institution.
5. With regard to our aged brethren, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D.,
and Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. , I recommend that as a mark of our love and
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esteem their names be continued upon the same page with those of the
officers of Synod, with the statement of the number of years spent in
the ministry, and that they be granted optional attendance upon Synod.
6. With regard to our afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman, I
recommend that Synod give suitable expression of its sympathy and
love.
7. I recommend that a committee of three be appointed to draft
suitable resolutions concerning the death of Capt. W. A. Barrier and
Capt. T. L. Seigle, and that a page in our Minutes be set apart to their
memory.
8. I also recommend that Synod express its appreciation of the
legacy left by Capt. Barrier to North Carolina College ; and that an
agent or agents be appointed to look after the Synod's provisional in-
terest in the same estate, and that the thanks of the Synod be extended
to Mr. C. H. Duls, Charlotte, executor of Capt. Barrier's will, for bis
kindness in furnishing the Synod with a certified copy of said will.
9. A noble son of the North Carolina Synod has left a handsome
legacy with which to establish a Theological Seminary in the South.
I therefore recommend that we make a strong effort to secure the loca-
tion of said seminary within the bounds of our Synod.
10. In 1889, Synod passed a resolution (p. 36, Minutes 1889) put-
ting the matter of holding an annual Sunday-school Convention into
the hands of the Conferences. Nothing has been done. I therefore
recommend that Synod arrange and provide for an annual convention
of all Lutheran Sunday-schools within our bounds.
11. I recommend that Synod express its appreciation of the labors
of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau in our Lutheran Seaman's Mission at Wil-
mington, that he be continued in charge of the same, and that a suffi-
cient sum be appropriated to reimburse him for his services.
12. Last year the Synod could not see its way to employ a State
Missionary, and in consequence another year's work has been lost -to
us. An immense field and an open door are before us. Why should
we not go in and occupy the land ? I therefore recommend that Synod
set apart a sufficient amount to support a State Missionary and that
the Executive Committee be authorized to employ a suitable man at
the earliest possible moment.
THE UNITED SYNOD.
As yet no time nor place has been announced for the meeting of
the United Synod. It will probably meet, however, some time during
the coming year. I therefore recommend that Synod, during the
present convention, elect her quota of representatives.
And in view of the very unsettled condition of some of our
churches, as well as the position heretofore taken by Synod regarding
the latter part of the third item of "regulations in regard to work,"
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contained in the "By-Laws, Rules of Order," &c, proposed for adop-
tion by the United Synod, I recommend that Synod respectfully ask
the United Synod to eliminate said item from said By-Laws, &c., and
that our delegation receive specific instructions concerning the same.
THE WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Our Woman's Home and Foreign Missionarj' Society is accom-
plishing a great and good work. Out of 55 congregations, belonging
to Synod, only 20 have active working societies, with an aggregate
membership of about 500, and yet this comparatively small number
has, during the past synodical year, contributed the large sum of $535.
Year after year the Synod passes resolutions recommending and
urging that auxiliary societies be organized in each congregation.
Many pastors of country charges find this difficult to accomplish ; not
because they are not interested in the work ; nor yet on account of
any particular opposition to the work upon the part of our women ;
but, principally, because of a lack of a knowledge and understanding
of the work. What is needed is frequent rneetings in the interest of
missions and society work. I therefore recommend that the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of our Synod be invited and
requested to hold meetings in connection with our Conferences, and
that, if thought necessary, to accomplish this, the conferences be
urged to meet one day sooner than heretofore.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H. COX.
Whereupon followed the election of officers, with the
following results :
President — Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
Vice-President — Rev. C. A. Rose.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
The officers elect were duly installed by Rev. Father
Rothrock.
ADVISORY MEMBERS.
The following brethren were introduced and received
as advisory members : Revs. W. P. Phifer and Samuel Holt,
of Alpha Synod ; Revs. R. S. Arrowwood and Paul Bar-
ringer, of the Reformed Church ; Mr. W. A. Deaton, candi-
date for ordination ; Messrs. R. L. Bame and H. E. H.
Sloop, theological students.
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re-
All papers intended for Synod were received to be
ferred to proper committees,
ent announce
i as follows :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
:d to proper committees.
The President announced his appointment of the Stand-
Committees as follows :
ing Committees as follows :
i. President's Report.— Revs. C. L. T. Fisher, J. A.
Iyinn, and Capt. J. A. Fisher.
2. State of the Church.— Revs. C. A. Rose, W. Kimball,
and Mr. J. J. Starrette.
3. Church Institutions a?id Education. — Revs. J. Q.
Wertz, C. B. Miller, and Mr. Geo. W. Dry.
4. Report of Executive Co?nmittee. — Revs. C. A. Mark,
W. Kimball, and Mr. S. W. Winecoff.
5. Missions. — Revs. W. A. L,utz, B. W. Cronk, and Mr.
D. M. Isenhour.
6. Minutes and Unfinished Btisiness. — Rev. R. L,.
Brown, and Messrs. D. A. Wiley and E. L,. Cloninger.
7. Petitions and Abse?itees. — Revs. D. W. Michael, S.
Rothrock, D. D., and Mr. Solomon Eagle.
8. Vacancies. — Rev. H. A. Trexler and Messrs. P. A.
Sloop and Henry Farmer.
9. Finance. — -Rev. C. B. Miller and Messrs. C. G.
Heilig and J. H. Rehder.
10. Appropriations. — Revs. W. R. Brown, D. W.
Michael, and Mr. Lewis A. Carmer.
11. Apportionment. — Revs. B. W. Cronk, A. D. L,.
Moser, and Mr. John A. Troutman.
12. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. J. A. L,inn, R. L,. Brown,
and Mr. Geo. Ritchie.
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was re-
ceived and referred to Committee on Finance.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
IN account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, for iSgo-'gi.
home missions.
1890. Cr. Dr.
May 5. To am't rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Luke's church, Davidson Co., N. C. . $424 40
1891.
Jan. 10. To cash from B. W. Cronk, Low's church . 9 43
Jan. 10. To cash from B. W. Cronk, Richland's ch. . 2 40
1890.
May 6. By order paid Rev. H. M. Brown for services
in Forsyth Mission 150 00
May 6. By order paid Rev. R. L. Brown for services
in Davie Mission 75 00
May 6. By order paid Rev. F. W. E. Peschau for
services in Seaman's Mission 100 00
May 20. By order paid J. D. Cappelmann, Treas.
Board Missions United Synod 75 00
Aug. 29. By order amt. applied to Henkel & Co.,
order Ex. Comm., Aug. 26, to supplement
synodical fund 24 40
1 891.
April 28. By amt. in Treasury Home Mission ... 11 83
I436 23 $436 23
April 28. To amt. in Treasury Home Mission Fund. . |n 83
1890. FOREIGN MISSIONS.
May 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Luke's church, Davidson Co., N. C. . . $212 66
To cash rec'd from Rev. D. W. Michael . . 75
May 20. By amt. paid J. D. Cappelmann, Treas. Board
Missions United Synod 21200
To amt. in Treasury Foreign Mission Fund 1 41
$213 41 $213 41
1890. SYNODICAL FUND.
May 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
Synod held at St. Luke's, Davidson Co.,N. C. $305 04
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May 5. By order paid Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, travel-
ing and other expenses in serving Synod . $31 35
By order paid Rev. C. B. King . 97
By order paid Rev. J. A. Linn 100 00
By order paid Rev. C. B. King for services
as Secretary of Synod . 8 00
By atnt. for stationery and stamps 55
By order paid Henkel & Co. for printing
minutes 186 38
By order paid Henkel & Co. for stationery
for officers of Synod 8 37
By order paid Aull & Houseal for printing
constitutions 60 35
To amt. from Home Mission Fund 24 40
To amt. by order borrowed 66 53
$395 97 $395 97
May
5-
May
5-
May
12.
May
12.
Aug.
29.
May
29.
Sept.
3-
Aug.
29.
Sept.
3-
1S90.
May
5-
CHURCH EXTENSION FUND.
To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Luke's church, Davidson Co., N. C. . . $218 70
May 6. By order paid T. L. Seigle, Treas 218 70
$218 70 $218 70
1890.
May
5-
May
6.
May
6.
May
12.
July
8.
July
8.
Sept.
3-
Sept.
3-
Oct.
3-
Nov.
4-
Nov.
4-
Nov.
18.
Nov.
18.
Dec.
15-
Dec.
27.
1S91.
Jan.
5-
Jan.
5-
Jan.
10.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at St.
Luke's church, Davidson Co., N. C. . . .
To cash from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Richland's
To cash from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer
To cash from Rev. T. S. Brown
To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, Grace . . .
To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, Concordia .
To cash from Rev. H. C. Haithcox, Salem .
To cash from Rev. H. C. Haithcox, St. Luke's
To cash from Mrs. Rev. W. G. Campbell . .
To cash from Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt. Olive .
To cash from Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St. Stephen's
To cash from Rev. J. Q. Wertz
To cash from Rev. R. L. Brown
To cash from Rev. J. A. Linn
To cash from Rev. C. B. Miller
To cash from Rev. W. R. Brown, Ebenezer .
To cash from Rev. W. R. Brown, Organ . .
To cash from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Low's . . .
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3
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2
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2
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2
75
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Jan. 10. To cash from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Richland's 2 80
Jan. 10. To cash from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Coble's . . 2 62
Jan. 10. To cash from Rev. C. A. Mark's Lutheran
Chapel 5 00
Jan. 13. To cash from Rev. C. B. King, Salisbury . . 40 00
Feb. 21. To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel. ... 3 40
Feb. 21. To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, St. Paul's . . 2 40
Mar. 4. To cash from Rev. W. A. Lutz 3 00
Mar. 25. To cash from Rev. J. D. Shirey, Holy Trinity 5 00
Apr. 8. To cash from Rev. H. A. Trexler, St. Peter's 1 00
Apr. 8. To cash from Rev. H. A. Trexler, St. Matthew 1 00
Apr. 8. To cash from Rev. C. A. Mark's Lutheran
Chapel 1 96
1890.
Sep. 23. By amt. paid H. M. Petrea, bene, student . . $150 00
Nov. 15. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 16 50
Dec. 24. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 13 05
1891.
Jan. 11. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 20 45
Feb. 10. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 25 00
Mar. 21. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 20 00
Apr. 8. By amt. paid Jos. A. Graham, bene, student 5 00
$250 00 $250 00
The above shows amount in my hands as Treasurer of
Home Mission fund $ 11 S3
Foreign Mission fund 1 41
INDEBTEDNESS.
One note for money borrowed $ 66 53
Interest for 8 months at 6 per cent 2 66
I 69 19
Respectfully submitted,
I. FRANK PATTERSON, '
Treasurer Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
China Grove, N. C, April 29, 1891.
The Chairman of Executive Committee read the an-
nual report of that committee which was received and re-
ferred to proper committee.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF SYNOD.
Brethren : — The Executive Committee of Synod respectfully-
submits the following report :
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We have held three meetings during the year, and have attended
to the following matters of business.
I. THE BLACKWEEDER-WILE-CASE.
The committee took special pains to examine into the Blackwel-
der-will-case, referred to us by Synod.
A communication was received from Mr. A. D. Misenheimer,
husband of her who was formerly the widow Blackwelder, asking us to
give our consent to the appropriation of $60 of the money belonging
to the Blackwelder estate, and now in the bauds of the court, to defray
the expenses of the law suit that had been tried ; and also a proposi-
tion to purchase the Synod's interest in the estate, to which the Exec-
utive Committee, after careful consideration, made the following re-
ply, viz. :
Resolved ist, That we the Executive Committee of the North Caro-
lina Synod decline, at present, to sell the Synod's interest in the
Blackwelder estate for less than nine hundred dollars ($900.)
Resolved 2d, That it is the understanding of the Executive Com-
mittee that the Synod is exempt from any cost in the legally contest-
ed case of the Blackwelder will, as decided by Hon. Judge H. W.
Montgomery, in the court of Cabarrus Co., N. C.
The parties declined to accept our proposition, and hence nothing
further has been done.
II. A STATE MISSIONARY.
At our first meeting after the adjournment of Synod, the follow-
ing action was taken with regard to a State Missionary, viz. :
Whereas, The Executive Committee of the North Carolina
Synod feels the great need of a State Missionary to labor in our bounds,
in our mission work ; and,
Whereas, The Executive Committee has had no funds placed at
its disposal, for this work, for the present Synodical year; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That we ask the W. H. and F. Missionary Society to
co-operate with the Executive Committee in the home missionary
work by the North Carolina Synod, and to designate at their annual
convention in August, 1890, the extent of their co-operation.
The convention declined to co-operate with us ; and, therefore, we
have been unable to do anything in this direction.
III. SYNOD'S CONSTITUTION.
The following action concerning the printing of the Constitution
of Synod was taken :
Whereas, The Executive Committee realizing the fact that in
the press of business Synod failed to provide for the printing of a suffi-
cient number of copies of the Constitution ; therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod be requested to have two
iiundred and fifty (250) additional copies printed.
We respectfully ask Synod to approve of this action.
IV. MOCKSVIEEE.
The Synod placed the Mocksville mission in the hands of the
Executive Committee. Concerning which the following action was
taken, viz.:
Resolved 1st, That on account of the lack of funds, we the Exec-
utive Committee cannot see our way clear to recommend an appro-
priation for the proposed mission work at Mocksville, N. C.
Resolved 2d, That since we are unable, at present, to pledge any
financial support, yet we hope that the enterprise may eveutually
succeed.
Resolved 3d^ That wre recommend that a congregation be organiz-
ed, and that they select some other lot than the Austin property for
the church building, in case they should determine to erect a church.
V. BENEFICIARY FUNDS.
The following in regard to the Synod's Beneficiary work was
adopted :
Resolved, That the balance of the Beneficiary Fund that may re-
main in the hands of the Treasurer of Synod, after the S}rnodical ap-
propriations are met, be apportioned to Mr. Joseph A. Graham, candi-
date for the Lutheran ministry, now a student at North Carolina
College.
VI. THE WILMINGTON CONSTITUTION.
In regard to the constitution of St. Paul's congregation, Wilming-
ton, N. C, the Executive Committee examined the constitution care-
fully and reported the result to the congregation according to the
action of Synod.
VII. BOARD OF MISSIONS.
A letter was received from the Board of Missions of the United
Synod, asking us to designate some particular point within our terri-
tory, for their consideration as the next general mission point, to
which the following reply was given, viz. :
Resolved, That we, the Executive Committee of the North Caro-
lina Synod, according to our constitution, have no power to recom-
mend a particular point for Home Mission work to the Board of the
United Synod, but that we will lay the matter before the next annual
meeting of our Synod.
We, therefore, recommend here and now this request of the Board
of Missions of the United S}rnod to the favorable consideration of Synod.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H.COX,
President Executive Committee.
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The Ex-Secretary's report was received and approved
by Synod.
Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege, by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, was read, received, and refer-
red to Committee on Church Institutions.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The Board of Trustees of North Carolina College is able to pre-
sent to Synod, this year, the most gratifying report that has been
made for years : a report which, we are sure, should cause thankful-
ness and rejoicing in the heart of every member of Synod. God, our
Heavenly Father, has been very near to us, and has greatly blessed
our beloved institution during the year. On all sides, there are cheer-
ing indications that our people are beginning to appreciate the worth
and importance of our college more than ever before ; and by the
blessings of the Lord our God our institution is getting better
equipped than ever before for the great work assigned her.
THE FACULTY.
There has been no change in the faculty during the year ; andr
hence, we need not burden this report with a list of the same. We
repeat what we said last year, "That we have a strong working force,"
, and we hope that there may be no necessity for a change for years to
come. The people are coming to recognize the superiority of our
faculty, as is evidenced by their increased and increasing interest and
patronage.
ATTENDANCE.
Last year we felt ourselves under the necessity of uniting the
common school with our Preparatory Department, in order that we
might increase our income, but the experiment was not at all satis-
factory. We, therefore, this year, have none but regular students of
the institution. The wisdom of this change is seen in the fact that
we are able to report 79 upon the roll, a larger number than has been
enrolled for eleven years, last year excepted. Of these 79, less than
one-fifth are of local patronage ; or in other words over four-fifths of
our students are from abroad.
FINANCES.
The finances of the institution are in a much healthier condition
than they have been for years.
Of the principal of the Endowment Fund there has been collected
$2087.10. Of this amount $2,000.10 has been loaned out, secured
by interest-bearing mortgage notes on real estate, leaving a balance
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of $87 in the hands of the Treasurer of the Board, Capt. Jonas Cook,
■which will also soon be invested.
Of the interest of the Endowment Fund there has been collected
$846.77, which has been paid on the salary of the faculty. At least
$100 is due and will be paid in June, 1891.
The income from tuition, room-rent, and incidental fees has been
up to this time about $1,425.
In response to the resolution of Synod (Min. 1890, p. 27), there
has been sent to the Treasurer the following sums for repairs :
Christiana congregation, Rev. J. Q. Wertz, pastor $ 3.75
Lutheran Chapel congregation, Rev. C. A. Marks, pastor . . 2.15
Centre Grove congregation, Rev. C. A. Marks, pastor . . . 2.03
St. John's (Salisbury) congregation, Rev. C. B. King, pastor, 14.60
Mt. Olive congregation, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor 2.16
St. Stephen's congregation, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor ... 1.00
Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant . 5.65
Total $ 31.34
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, by personal effort in and near Mt. Pleas-
ant, raised for repairs the sum of $ 53.35
Capt. Jonas Cook, by personal effort, raised for the same fund, 27.50
The Faculty made a voluntary gift, in cash, for the same fund, 250.00
— 7*
Total $ 330.85
Thus it will be seen that the income of the institution for all pur-
poses during the year has been $4,721.
In addition to this, the Treasurer of the Board has been duly no-
tified of a legacy of $1,000, given to the college by Capt. W. A. Bar-
rier, deceased, with the information from the executor of the estate,
Mr. C. H. Duls, of Charlotte, N. C, that he expects and desires to pay
the same some time during the coming summer.
THE FINANCIAL AGENT.
The employment of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher as financial agent
by the Board, and the assumption of the attendant expenses by the
Synod, has proven a decided success, both as to the man employed
and the work accomplished. It is a fact, evident to all, that Prof.
Fisher is the right man in the right place ; his indomitable energy,
push, aud enthusiasm are contagious, and are rapidly telling wherever
he goes, increasing interest and giving the people confidence in the
success of the institution.
To give you some idea of the labors in this work performed by
Prof. Fisher, during the past year, we condense from his reports, pre-
faced by the remark, that he has taught regularly four days in each
week :
Number of congregations visited, 31; number of families visited, 325.
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It is thus seen that he has visited all, or nearly all, the congrega-
tions that have subscribed to the Endowment Fund, or in other words,
more than one-half the congregations belonging to Synod.
Number of sermons preached, 44; number of addresses deliverediu
the interest of education, 25 ; number of days absent from his family,.
75 ; number of miles traveled, 84S. He has traveled in various kinds-
of conveyances at an expense of $98.50.
And now, in view of all the facts, circumstances, and conditions
in the case, past and present, we think that the Synod should, by all
means, continue to support this work.
IMPROVEMENTS
We have been able to make some needed and decided improve-
ments. During last summer's vacation the inside of the main build-
ing (halls, chapels, and dormitories), and the Preparatory Department
were completely overhauled — ceiled and painted at a cost of $250.
This amount was paid by the faculty out of their own individual
funds, for which they deserve the praise and thanks of the whole
Synod. The building is now in prime order, neat, comfortable, and
attractive.
The repair committee had work done on the roofs of the main
building and Pi-Sigma-Phi hall ; some much needed work done
on the college well ; a new well dug, and a kitchen built to the Presi-
dent's house at a cost of $170.85.
The Campus has been very much improved, and, when com-
pleted according to the plans adopted, will add very much to the beau-
ty and comfort of the institution.
NEEDS.
Thus we are able to present what we consider the most gratifying
report that has been made for years. We are all strengthened and
encouraged, and our hearts go out to our Heavenly Father in thank-
fulness for all these blessings. But we dare not fold our hands, nor
cease our efforts. We should still continue to press onward. The sky
is brightening, the prospect is cheering, but there are still difficulties
in the way ; needs, necessities that must be met.
First. We need that the debts, hanging over the institution, should
be canceled. They are not many, nor large ; not near so large as
many similar institutions carry, but they are a great hindrance to
the advancement and success of the institution ; crippling us more,
perhaps, than many have supposed. This year, we expect to be
able to do what has not been done for years, viz., pay all of our
current expenses and all of our repairs ; and we feel assured that D.
V. we shall be able in a few years to have an annual surplus. Cannot
the Synod devise some plan by which these debts can be met ? We
lay this matter upon the heart of the Synod, praying that God may
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direct you to the adoption of some plan that shall very soon release
our institution from debt, and thus place it upon a firm financial basis.
Our second need is another building. Already all of our dormi-
tories are full ; and, with the prospects before us that we have, we
expect to be still more crowded next year. Now, we are under the
necessity of holding all of our commencement exercises in the church.
The chapel is too small, and there is no other room in town large
enough. What we need, pressiugly need, is a new building with a
hall suitable for all of our public exercises. What a grand, good
thing, if some brother or sister, blessed with this world's riches, would
find it in their heart to give us such a building ! Or, how easily it
could be built if A, B, C, &c, would say, I'll give $500, $400, $300,
^200, or $ 100. Brethren of the grand old North Carolina Synod, can
it not be built ?
Our third need is legacies and gifts. Are there not men and
women, who love their church and her institutions, and who will re-
member it in dispensing their gifts and legacies ? During the past
year, one dear brother, Capt. W. A. Barrier, an alumnus, class of '72,
a member of the Board, and a life-long friend of the institution, has
left us a legacy of $1000. One thousand dollars! Brethren, "think
on these things," and may God our Heavenly Father stir up many
hearts to go and do likewise.
There are two vacancies in the Board, to be filled at this conven-
tion of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. COX,
Presidetit Board of Trustees North Carolina College.
REPORTS ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH
were read and referred to proper committee.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of reports on
the State of the Church, with the L,ord's prayer, to meet at
8.30 o'clock to-morrow morning.
SECOND SESSION.
May 2nd, 8.30 A. M.
Synod was called to order in due form, devotional ex-
ercises being conducted by Rev. H. A. Trexler
Minutes of former session were read and approved.
On motion, the hour of 10 o'clock this morning was set
apart for the consideration of educational interests. The
following hours were decided upon for the business ses-
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sions: 8 o'clock, a. m. to 12.30 p. ni., and from 1.30 p.
m. to 5 p. m.
REPORTERS.
The following persons were appointed as reporters for
various papers :
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, Lutheran Visitor ; Rev. B.
W. Cronk, Our Church Paper ; Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher, Con-
cord Standard ; Rev. W. R. Brown, Salisbury papers.
The reading of Reports on the State of the Church were
resumed.
The Vice-President, Rev. C. A. Rose, having arrived,
was installed by the President.
Rev. R. S. Arrowwood, minister of the Presbyterian
church, and Mr. W. A. Deaton, candidate for ordination,
were introduced and received as advisory members of Synod
in session.
The Report of Committee on Church Institutions and
Education, by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, was read and received to
be considered item by item, with a view to adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
One of the significant features of the Lutheran Church is educa-
tion. This is seen in all of her Confessional and Liturgical Works.
The number and efficiency of her institutions ; her vigilance and
careful preparation of men for the gospel ministry ; great interest
manifested in and care bestowed on her children and youth attest the
fact that she is truly an educational church. If she is to accomplish
the mission which God has laid out for her, she must not only keep
abreast, but take the lead in this grand and glorious work.
Your committee in common with this body have reason to thank
God and take courage.
The report coming from our college this year is not full of dark
forebodings and pregnant with errors and misgivings ; but is il-
lumed by the spirit of work and success.
A strong and working force as managers of our institutions means
confidence on the part of the church in the institutions ; and this con-
fidence means a liberal and cheerful support of the college by the
church ; but while our college is doing well, . yet there are many
things greatly needed, viz. :
1st. Another building for library and hall for public exercises.
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We would most earnestly request the church of North Carolina to re-
spond most liberally to this end.
2nd. The liquidation of the debt now pending.
From the report of the Board of Trustees of the college we find
that there are two vacancies in said board. We recommend that
Synod now proceed to fill these vacancies.
REPORT ON FEMALE SEMINARY.
Your committee find, after examining the report of the President
of the Board of Trustees of this institution, that it has enjoyed anoth-
er prosperous year. Also that the Principal, Rev. J. A. Linn, who
has so acceptably served in this capacity for the last seven years, has
resigned, and that the Rev. Z. W. Bedenbeaugh has been elected in his
place.
J. Q. WERTZ,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
GEO. W. DRY.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Deferred until Report of Committee on Pres-
ident's Report.
Rev. C. C. Lyerly and C. G. Heilig were appointed a
committee to nominate persons to fill vacancies on the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College. Later, by
request, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau was added to the above
committee.
On motion, theological students Messrs. H. E. H.
Sloop and R. L. Bame were received as advisory members
of Synod.
Pending the discussion on education, Synod adjourned
to hear the annual address on education, which, by request
of Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher, was delivered by Rev. F. W. E.
Peschau .
THIRD SESSION.
May 2, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was led in prayer by Rev. J. A. Linn.
The chair appointed Revs: C. A. Marks, H. A. Trex-
ler, and W. R. Brown a committee to nominate persons to
fill vacancies on the Board of Church Extension.
28 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The reading of Reports on the State of the Church was
resumed.
Rev. Paul Barringer, minister of the Reformed church,
was introduced, and received as an advisory member of
Synod in session.
On motion, the officers of Synod, in connection with
the pastor loci, were instructed to ordain the candidate for
ordination, Mr. W. A. Deaton, now under examination, on
next Sunday morning, in connection with the morning
service, provided the Ministerium recommend the ordi-
nation.
At this juncture, Rev. W. G. Campbell asked Synod,
in view of certain resolutions, adopted by St. James con-
gregation, Concord, N. C, and similar resolutions by
several other churches represented by pastor J. M. Hed-
rick; that he (Rev. W. G. Campbell) and Rev. J. M.
Hedrick, and the delegates from St. James, Concord, and
the Cold Water charge — Messrs. D. A. Hoover and A. D.
Misenheimer — be excused from further attendance upon
the sessions of Synod. The request, by vote of Synod,
was not granted ; whereupon, Rev. W. G. Campbell and
Rev. J. M. Hedrick, and delegates Messrs. D. R. Hoover
and A. D. Misenheimer, retired from the body.
Report of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female
Seminary, by Rev. C. A. Rose, was read, and received to
be referred to Committee on Church Institutions.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MOUNT
PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
Very efficient and successful work has been done in our Seminary
since the last meeting of Synod — though this work was attended with
some discouragement, as sickness among the pupils before Christmas
made it necessary to suspend the exercises for a short time.
The enrollment for the first term was 47, about 20 of whom were
boarding pupils, and since Christmas new pupils have been enrolled,
so that there will be catalogued for the session 65. There is one young
lady in the graduating class this year.
In January, 1891, Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn resigned his position as
Principal of the Seminary to the Board of Trustees, for reasons satis-
factory to himself, therefore the Seminary during this last term has
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been without a principal ; but by special arrangement, the assistants,
the Misses Shirey and Mrs. Kliffmuller, have continued the work in
regular order to the satisfaction of patrons and the Board.
Further, I would state that, at the last meeting of the Board of
Trustees, the resignation of Rev. J. A. Linn was accepted, and his
successor elected in the person of Rev. G. W. Bedenbaugh, whose
services we hope to secure, together with the present "assistants," so
that we confidently look for success in the next scholastic year, and
an increased number of pupils.
Let all our people rally around our institutions, in the name of
God, in the cause of Christian education, and they will be sure to
succeed. C. A. ROSE,
President Board Trustees Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
The Archiva'rius made his annual report, which was
received by the Synod as information.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. S. Rothrock, for
a meeting of the Ministerium.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 4TH, 8 o'clock, A. M.
Rev. W. R. Brown led the devotional service.
Minutes read, corrected, and approved.
On motion, Rev. J. D. Shirey was excused from the
sessions of Synod after this afternoon session.
By request, the chair added the name of Rev. F. W.
E. Peschau to the committee to nominate persons to fill
the vacancies on the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College.
The report of the Board of Church Extension, by Rev.
W. A. L,utz, was read, and received to be considered item
by item with a view to adoption as a whole.
REPORT OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF CHURCH
EXTENSION.
The Board has not had a meeting during the year.
1. As was reported last year, the Board had loaned five hundred
dollars to Canuonville church, for which the council of St. James E.
L. Church, Concord, have executed a note, which we herewith submit
for your approval.
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2. It is with sadness that I report the loss of the wise and prudent
counsel of the Treasurer of the Board. In his death we have lost the
most active member of the Board.
3. I have the resignation of Rev. W. G. Campbell from the Board,,
leaving two vacancies for Synod to fill.
4. Inasmuch as a charter for the Board had not been secured, as
was supposed, I ask that Synod will therefore authorize the President
of the Board to secure said charter, if you think it necessary.
Respectfully submitted, W. A. LUTZ,
President of the Board of Church Extension.
Item 1. Not approved by the following resolution :
Resolved, That Synod cannot approve the note executed by the
Council of St. James' Evangelical L-utheran Church, Concord, N. C.r
to the Board of Church Extension, for the reason that it is not in prop-
er form. *
Item 2. Adopted. '
Item 3. Adopted.
The following resolution was adopted : That a com-
mittee of three, to-wit : Messrs. J. H. Rehder, E. L,. Clon-
inger, and Geo. E. Ritchie, be appointed to draft a form of
note for the use of the Board of Church Extension, speci-
fying terms of loan and maximum of time, etc., and report
the same to Synod at this session.
Resignation of Rev. W. G. Campbell as a member and
Secretary of the Board of Church Extension was accepted.
Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions
of the United Synod, Rev. A. L,. Boliek of the Tennessee
Synod, and Rev. A. D. Bowie of the Methodist Church,
were introduced and received as advisory members of Syn-
od in session.
Report of Committee on President's Report, by Rev.
C. L,- T. Fisher, was read and received to be considered
item by item, with view to adoption as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
We, your Committee on the President's Report, have examined
the same carefully, and are much pleased at the evidence of advance-
ment in all the lines of church activity within the bounds of Synod.
On recommendations, we submit the following, according to order :
Rec. 1. We recommend the change proposed.
Rec. 2. We refer to the consideration of Synod.
Rec. 3. We refer to the consideration of Synod.
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Rec. 4
We refer to the consideration of Synod.
Rec. 5. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 6. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 7. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 8. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 9. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 10. We recommend for adoption.
Rec. 11. We suggest that Rev. Peschau be heard by the Synod
in regard to the Seaman's Work.
Rec. 12. We recommend prompt and decisive action.
C. T. L. FISHER
J. A. FISHER,
J. A. LINN.
Item 1 of Committee's Report on President's Report
was adopted on condition that due notice be made of same.
Item 2. Adopted as amended with the following res-
olution :
Resolved, That Synod has heard, with much pleasure, of the suc-
cess that has attended our college during the past year ; and we heart-
ily appreciate the self-denying labors of its President and officers.
Item 3. Adopted with the accompanying resolutions:
1. That we, as a Synod, most highly appreciate the excellent
and most successful work of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, our Financial
Agent, and hereby endorse him and his self-sacrificing labors.
2, That Rev. Prof. C. L- T. Fisher be continued as Financial
Agent for the collection of the Endowment Fund, and that the Synod
continue to pay the expenses of the same.
Item 4. Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of
item 4 of Committee's Report on President's Report, to hear
the annual address on Missions by Rev. C. B. Miller.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 4TH, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was led in prayer by Rev. L,. K. Probst.
Synod resumed the consideration of item 4 of the Com-
mittee's Report on President's Report.
Item 4. Under this item the following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Synod is not ready to endorse the item recom-
mended.
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Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted.
Item 7. Adopted. And the following Committee was
appointed to draft resolutions of respect : Revs. W. A.
lyUtz, B. W. Cronk and Capt. J. A. Fisher.
Item 8. Adopted. On motion, the Board of Church
Extension was appointed a committee to co-operate with
the committee of the United Synod in caring for the leg-
acy of the late Capt. W. A. Barrier that was willed to the
Lutheran Church, South, for the establishment of a Theo-
logical Seminary.
Item 9. Adopted with the following addition :
Resolved, That the Church Extension Board, and the delegates to
the United Synod, be the proper parties to endeavor to secure the
Theological Seminary to be established by the legacy of the late Capt.
W. A. Barrier, at some suitable place in the bounds of this Synod.
Item 10. Adopted.
Item. 11. Adopted, with following resolution :
Resolved, That the Seamen's Mission work be continued in
charge of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, that he report to the United Synod,
and that it be requested to meet the expenses of the Mission — the
North Carolina Synod continuing its support until the United Synod
takes it in hands.
Item 12. Adopted.
Item 13. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
On motion, individual pledges, and pledges from con-
gregations, were secured towards the salary of a traveling
missionary for the North Carolina Synod, to the amount of
$356, as follows :
PLEDGES FROM MINISTERS AND LAYMEN FOR HOME
MISSIONARY WITHIN BOUNDS OF THE N. C. SYNOD.
PLEDGES OF MINISTERS.
Rev. W. Kimball $ 500
R. L. Brown 2 00
Geo. H. Cox 10 00
F. W. E. Peschau , 15 00
C. A. Marks 25 00
W. A. Lutz 10 00
J. A. Linn 9 00
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Rev. J. Q. Wertz $ 10 00
C. A. Rose 10 00
C. L. T. Fisher 10 00
B. W. Cronk 5 00
H. A. Trexler 10 00
W. R. Brown 10 00
C..B. King 10 00
C. B. Miller 5 00
C. C. Lyerly 5 00
W. A. Deaton 5 00
$156 00
PLEDGES OF LAYMEN.
J. A. Fisher $ 500
C. G. Heilig 5 00
Geo. W. Dry 1 00
J. H. Render 25 00
W. A. Lentz . . . .' 5 00
E. I/. Cloninger • 2 50
Edward Siffird 2 00
John A. Troutman 1 00
Geo. E- Ritchie 2 50
Henry Farmer 1 00
Lewis A. Cannon 5 00
I. Frank Patterson 25 00
P. A. Sloop 2 00
$82 00
PLEDGES FOR CONGREGATIONS.
Rev. C. B. King's Charge $ 25 00
W. R. Brown's Charge 5 co
J. Q. Wertz's Charge 20 00
C. A. Marks's Charge 10 00
W. A. Lutz's Charge 5 00
C. A. Rose's Charge . 10 00
C. B. Miller's Charge 10 00
H. A. Trexler's Charge
W. Kimball's Charge
R. L. Brown's Charge
Geo. H. Cox's Charge
D. W. Michael's Charge
P. Miller's Charge
$118 00
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That all monies secured for the proposed .State Mis-
5
00
8
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
5
00
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sionary be placed in the hands of the Executive Committee, to be
judiciously used for the purpose intended.
Report of Committee on Missions, by Rev. W. A. Lutz,
was read and received to be considered item by item.
Synod adjourned with prayer, pending the reading of
item ist of Committee's Report on Missions.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 5, 8 o'clock, A. M.
Devotional service was conducted by Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
Synod resumed the consideration of Report of Com-
mittee on Missions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
Your Committee on Missions beg leave to report that only one
paper has been placed in our hands, viz. :
1. The resignation of Rev. H. M. Brown, Synod's missionary in
the Forsyth mission. Some one should be sent to fill this vacancy as
early as possible.
2. The Davie mission, we learn from the missionary, Rev. R. L.
Brown, is in a prosperous condition.
3. Winston demands our immediate attention. There are a num-
ber of Lutherans now living there, and with the rapid growth of the
city others will move in. To longer delay action at this place is sui-
cid'al.
4. We have a small congregation in Mooresville with about 15
members, and a number of members at Caldwell's, a station on the
A. & T. & O. R. R., south of Mooresville, and a very good nucleus
for a congregation at Sloan's, on the same railroad, north of States-
ville. These points should have regular preaching, and could be served
by some one living on this line of railroad at a very small expense.
5. We also learn that the Catawba mission is served regularly
by ministers of the Tennessee Synod, though we have no official re-
port from it.
6. Mocksville, Lexington, and Elkin have been brought to the
notice of Synod, and will, no doubt, be referred to in the other reports.
7. The Seaman's mission in Wilmington is reported as doing
much good.
Respecting these points, we would recommend the following :
1. That on condition that the Forsyth mission raise a salary of
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$250.00 and $200.00 for needed repairs and improvements on the par-
sonage, Synod appropriate $75.00, and that the Executive Committee
be instructed to appropriate $175.00 out of the pledges for traveling
missionary for the purpose of employing a missionary at a salary of
$500.00. And that this resolution be referred to the Executive Com-
mittee for favorable consideration.
2. That $100.00 be appropriated to supplement the salary in the
Davie mission.
3. We recommend Winston to be referred to the Board of Mis-
sions of the United Synod, and pledge earnest and active co-operation
with any missionary that they may place there.
4. All the other points mentioned in this report, together with
points not yet presented to our notice, we recommend Synod to com-
mit to the Executive Committee with discretionary power to act.
Respectfully sumbitted,
W. A. EUTZ,
B. W. CRONK,
D. M. ISENHOUR.
Item 1. Referred to the Executive Committee.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted. Paper adopted as a whole.
The following were appointed to nominate an Execu-
tive Committee for the ensuing year : Revs. F. W. E.
Peschau, W. R. Brown, and W. A. Lentz, Esq.
Report of Committee on Vacancies, by Rev. H. A.
Trexler, was read and received to be considered item by
item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, beg leave to report the follow-
ing charges vacant :
1. Iredell charge, supplied during part of last year by Rev. T.
H. Strohecker.
2. Forsyth mission.
3. Holy Trinity in Mt. Pleasant, and the church in Albemarle,
supplied by the Faculty of North Carolina College, and Mt. Carmel,
supplied by Rev. Prof. J. A. Einn.
4. Davidson charge after the 12th of July, 1891, by the resigna-
tion of Rev. D. W. Michael.
1. We recommend that the Iredell charge meet at once their ob-
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ligation to their former pastor, Rev. W. Kimball, and call a regular
pastor as soon as possible.
2. Also, that the other vacancies secure regular pastors as soon
as possible ; and we would furthermore call the attention of the va-
cancies to Revs. A. D. L. Moser, E. P. Parker, and H. M. Petrea, the-
ological student, who desire work in our Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. TREXLER,
P. A. SLOOP,
H. C. FARMER.
Item i. . Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted. Paper adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on Nominations of Trustees of
North Carolina College report the following names : . Rev.
Peter Miller and C. G. Heilig. Adopted.
Report of Committee on Districts, by Rev. J. A. L,inn,
was read and adopted.
COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts find the several pastorates
to be well arranged and in good working order, and therefore recom-
mend that no changes be made in the same.
Respectfully,
J. A. LINN,
R. L. BROWN,
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
Report of Committee on Petitions and Absentees, by
Rev. D. W. Michael, was read and received to be consid-
ered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND EXCUSES
OF ABSENT MEMBERS.
Your Committe on Petitions and Excuses beg leave to report the
following for the action of Synod :
No. i is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, containing a money
order for $12. co. He requests that $2. co be placed to each object men-
tioned in the apportionment of Synod, and that $2.00 be given to
the Col. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N. C. He also
states that his health is such that he will not be able to attend
this convention of Synod, and asks to be excused. We recommend
that our brother be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from our aged brother, Rev. W. H. Cone, prom-
ising to contribute $5.00 to Synodical Treasury at an early date, and
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also requests to be excused for non-attendance upon the sessions of
■Synod on the account of ill health. We recommend that he be ex-
cused.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. P. Miller, expressing his deep regret
at not being able to attend Synod on the account of the serious illness
of his wife. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 4 is a letter from our sorely afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fes-
perman, asking our tender sympathies and' prayers. We most earn-
estly recommend that his request be granted, and also that he be ex-
cused for non-attendance upon the sessions of Synod.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. T, S. Brown, expressing his inability"
to attend Synod, and requests Synod to excuse him. We recommend
that he be excused.
No. 6 is a letter from our aged father in Israel, Rev. J. B. Davis,
D. D., expressing his regards for the brethren personally, and asking
to be excused on account of ill health and old age. We recommend
that Father Davis be excused.
No. 7 is a petition from Bethany Evangelical Lutheran congrega-
tion, Stokes County, N. C, stating that they have complied with the
requirements of the Constitution of the North Carolina Synod, and
therefore pray to be received in connection with the North Carolina
Synod. We recommend that the congregation be received.
No. 8 are resolutions presented by St. James, Concord, N. C, and
Cold Water pastorate. With reference to these papers, we most re-
spectfully refer Synod to the following constitutional provisions, as
viz. ; Page 5, chapter 2, article I, section 2 ; page 22, chapter 9, sec-
tion 4, 5 ; Page 24, chapter 10, article II; section 2; page 27, chapter
10, article III, section 12.
No. 9 is a letter' from Rev. M. Wolf, stating that he is unable to
attend this meeting of Synod, and asked to be excused. We recom-
mend that he be excused.
Respectfully submitted,
D. W. MICHAEL,
SAM'L ROTHROCK,
SOLOMON EAGLE.
Items 1, 2, 3, and 4 adopted.
On the adoption of item 4, on motion, Synod was led
in prayer by the Rev. Father Rothrock in behalf of our
afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman, and the wife of
Rev. P. Miller.
Items 5, 6, 7, and 8 adopted. Under the adoption of
item 8, the following resolutions, offered by Rev. F. W. E.
Pesehau, were adopted :
38 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROUNA.
Regarding the action taken and attitude assumed by the congre-
gations served by Revs. W. G. Campbell and J. M. Hedrick, as pastors
thereof, so long, so intimately, and so happily united with us in the
interest and work of our grand old Synod, aud ever enjoying our es-
teem, love, and confidence, we wish to express ourselves in kindness
by adopting the following :
Resolved i. That we regret that these dear (sister) congregations
and their beloved pastors have, by their congregational action, put
themselves into the position of not co-operating with us.
Resolved 2. That we are unconscious of having done anything in
any way to give them any reason for their taking this attitude to-
wards us, and refusing to meet with us, counsel us, and help us in our
work, and that we are entirely helpless in bringing about the action,
desired by them through the United Synod, though we promise them
to do all we can to bring about the desired end.
Resolved 3. That the President of the Synod be hereby requested
to visit the pastors aud congregations above named in the name and
on behalf of Synod to seek in such manner and at such time as may
be found best to secure their hearty co-operation again, and a con-
tinuance of the pleasant relations that have been maintained for so
many years in the past.
Item 9. Adopted. Paper, as amended, adopted as a
whole.
The following preamble and resolutions, offered by C.
G. Heilig, were unanimously adopted :
Whereas. The introduction of the latter part of Item III. of
"Regulations in regard to Work" of the proposed By-Laws, &c, for
the United Synod, has caused and is yet causing much trouble, and
threatens us with the disruption of the union so auspiciously effected
at Salisbury and Roanoke ; and
Whereas, In the judgment of this Synod, the Confessional Basis
of the United Synod is a sufficient basis, wholly and purely Scriptural,
and therefore entirely Lutheran ; and
Whereas, Any amendment or addition thereto, or the adoption
of any doctrinal "By-Law" or "Regulation" is a violation of the con-
stitution of United Synod, Art. 8th ; and
Whereas, The North Carolina Synod unanimously adopted said
Confessional Basis and Constitution, and heartily, without mental or
other reservation, entered into the compact for the formation of the
United Synod, and cannot consistently, with her sense of right and
justice, consent to any violation or infringement of the same ; there-
fore, be it
Resolved 1. That it is the sense of this Synod that that part of the
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
3d item should at once be eliminated from the By-Laws, Regulations,
&c, and the Confessional Basis be recognized as a sufficient basis.
Resolved 2. That this Synod earnestly and respectfully asks that
such action be taken by the United Synod at its next convention.
Resolved, 3. That we do here and now instruct our delegates to
the next convention of the United Synod, each and all, to vote against
the adoption or postponement of the consideration of the latter part of
the 3d item of "Regulations in regard to work," beginning with the
words, "we will not foster nor encourage," &c, and,
Resolved 4. That in the event that such action is taken by the
United Synod at its next convention, then our delegation be instructed
to pledge our full co-operation in all the work of the United Synod.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Report of
Committee on Finance, by Rev. C. B. Miller, with bene-
diction by the President. •
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 5TH, 1.30 P. M.
Rev. R. L,. Brown offered prayer.
The reading of the Report of Committee on Finance,
was resumed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to report :
1. We have carefully examined the Treasurer's report and find
it with vouchers correct.
2. We have received from the churches amounts as follows :
40
MINUTES E- t,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORS
AND
CHURCHES.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox :
Mt. Olive ... .
St. Sthephen's . .
Rev. C. B. King:
St.Jobn's(Salisb'y)
Rev. C. A. Marks:
Lutheran Chapel .
Center Grove . . ,.
Rev. J. D. Shirey,sup.
Holy Trinity . . .
Albemarle .
Rev. H. A. Trexler:
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St. Matthew's . .
Rev.F.W. E. Peschau
St. Paul's
Rev. C. C. Lyerly :
Luther's
Bethel (Stanley) .
Rev. C. B. Miller :
Frienden's ....
St. Paul's
Macedonia ....
Rev. D. W. Michael :
St. Luke's ....
Pilgrim's
Bethany
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Rev. J. Q. Wertz :
Christiana ....
Union
Rev. B. W. Cronk :
St. Luke's ....
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
41
PASTORS
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CHURCHES.
Rev. C. A. Rose :
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Christ's
Rev. R. L. Brown :
Reformation . . .
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Rev. W. R. Brown :
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Rev. Peter Miller :
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3. We find no contributions to Synod from the following
churches : Hopewell, St. Michael's, St. Paul's, Amity, St. James
(Concord), Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, Prosperity.
4. We have placed in the hands of the Treasurer of Synod the fol-
lowing amounts for purposes named :
Synodical Treas. . . . " ' $ 267 77
Home Missions 362 09
Foreign Missions 242 77
Church Extension 137 46
Beneficiary Education 127 79
Total $1137 88
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
5. We received $2.00 from Rev. G. F. Shaeffer for the colored
Lutheran church at Charlotte, which amount has been placed in the
hands of Treasurer of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. B. MILLER,
JNO. H. REHDER,
C. G. HEILIG,
Finance Committee.
Report adopted as a whole.
Consideration of Report of Committee on Church In-
stitutions, was resumed. Report adopted as a whole.
Committee appointed to nominate persons to fill va-
cancies on the Board of Church Extension, report as fol-
lows: We, your committee, beg leave to recommend
that Rev. C. B. King and Mr. I. Frank Patterson, be
elected by Synod to fill vacancies on the Board of Church
Extension.
Report of committee adopted.
Report of Committee on Report of Executive Commit-
tee, by Rev. C. A. Marks, was read and received to be
considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
Your committee to examine the report of the Executive Commit-
tee have performed their duty, and find that the committee have held
three meetings, at which matters of importance were before them.
I. THE BLACKWELDER WILL CASE.
We suggest that Synod approve the action of the committee and
continue the said will case in the hands of the same committee.
II. A STATE MISSIONARY.
Your committee suggest that " the convention emphatically, etc."
be corrected to read thus : The convention found that according to
its constitution it could not co-operate.
III. SYNOD'S CONSTITUTION.
We suggest that the action of the committee be approved.
IV. MOCKSVILLE.
Your committee suggest the action be approved, and that the
work at Mocksville be continued in charge of the Executive Com-
mittee.
V. BENEFICIARY FUNDS.
We suggest the action be approved.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 43
VI. WIEMINGTON CONSTITUTION.
The committee suggest the approval of the action.
VII. BOARD OF MISSIONS.
We suggest the action be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A MARKS,
W. KIMBALL,
S. W. WINECOFF.
Items i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Adopted. Report adopted
as a whole.
Report of Committee on the State of the Church, by
Rev. C. A. Rose, was read and adopted.
REPORT ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your Committee on State of the Church respectfully submit the
following :
1. That there is a due regard for the means of grace in nearly all
of our churches — only a few neglect Infant Baptism, and not many
persistently absent themselves from the Holy Communion.
2. More than 350 persons have been added to the church during
the year by confirmation and by letter, while our losses by death and
otherwise have been only 53.
3. Many are the evidences of faithfulness and activity in the work
of the Sunday -schools and in the matter of catechisatiou of the young.
4. In the Synod there is a development in the grace of giving —
though the report of the Finance Committee will show a decrease in
the synodical contributions for the present year. But when it is re-
membered that four churches refuse to contribute, viz., St. James,
Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, and Prosperity, and other churches send up
only part of their assessments on account of the unsettled conditions
of things relative to the "Four Points," the mystery of our shortage is
at once solved. It is gratifying to report that large contributions have
been made in certain quarters for local purposes since the last meeting
of Synod.
5. The Chief Festivals of the church year are generally observed.
6. Growth in grace and spiritual life is manifest in all the reports.
7. Thank God, no church trouble of any significance has been re-
ported. Respectfully,
C. A. ROSE,
W. KIMBALL,
J. J. STARRETT.
The following were elected delegates and alternates to
the United Synod :
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
PRINCIPALS.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. C. A. Rose I. Frank Patterson.
" Geo. H. Cox Col. P. N. Heilig.
" F. W. E. Peschau, D. D . . . . Geo. E. Ritchie.
" C. A. Marks C. G. Heilig.
" C. B. King J. H. Rehder.
" J. Q. Wertz W. A. Lentz, Esq.
" C. B. Miller H. T. J. Ludwig.
ALTERNATES.
Clerical. Lay.
Rev. W. R. Brown E. L. Cloninger.
" W. Kimball P. A. Sloop.
" D.W.Michael. . Geo. W. Dry.
" C. L. T. Fisher D. D. Barrier.
" C. C. Lyerly Marvel Ritchie.
" Peter Miller S. E. Linton.
" S. Rothrock, D. D P. M. Brown.
The following persons were elected as an Executive
Committee for the ensuing year :
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Revs. Geo. H. Cox, C. A. Rose, Chas. B. King, and
Mr. I. Frank Patterson, and Mr. W. H. Reisner.
Report of Committee on Appropriations, by Rev. W.
R. Brown, was read and received to be considered item by
item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATION.
Your Committee find that there is now in the hands of Synod
#1137.87.
For Synodical Treasury $267 77
" Home Missions 362 09
" Foreign Missions 242 77
" Church Extension 137 46
" Beneficiary Education 127 79
Total $1137 87
We recommend :
1. That ninety-eight dollars and fifty cents be paid out of synodi-
cal treasury to Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, according to resolution of
Synod, as financial agent of North Carolina College.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
2. That the treasurer be instructed to pay out of synodical treas-
ury the expenses of printing and distributing Minutes of Synod, and
whatever balance remain in synodical treasury column be paid toward
liquidating the debt on Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
3. That eight dollars be paid out of the synodical treasury to Rev.
C B. King, for services as secretary.
4. That one hundred and fifty dollars be paid to Rev. H. M. Brown
for work in the Forsyth Mission, if so much be due.
5. That one hundred and twenty-five dollars be paid to Rev. R.
L. Brown for work in Davie Mission.
6. That two hundred and forty-two dollars and seventy-six cents
be forwarded to Board of Missions of United Synod for Foreign Missions.
7. That one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and fort}' -six cents
be turned over to Board of Church Extension.
8. That one hundred and twenty-four dollars and ninety-eight
cents be paid to Mr. J. A. Graham, and the same amount to Mr. H. E.
H. Sloop, our beneficiaries.
Respectfully submitted, ,
W. R. BROWN,
D. W. MICHAEL,
L. A. CARMAN.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, adopted. Under item 6 the
following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod loan $122.18 of the Home Mission Fund to
the Board of Beneficiary Education.
Items 7, 8, and 9, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Archives of Synod be kept in a suitable place
in North Carolina College.
Rev. J. D. Shirey, President of North Carolina College,
was appointed Arehivarius.
Committee appointed to draft form of note for loan to
Board of Church Extension, and terms conditioning same,
by Mr. J. H. Rehder, was read and adopted.
FORM OF NOTE FOR LOAN TO BOARD OF CHURCH
EXTENSION, AND TERMS CONDITIONING SAME.
We, your Committee on Drafting Notes, etc., for use of the Board
of Church Extension, do hereby submit to you enclosed note for ap-
proval, and also recommend the following terms, etc., for the loaning
of money.
1. No loans shall be made for less than one (1) year, or more
than (3) three years.
46 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
2. Not less than $50.00, and not more than $500.00 shall be-
loaned to any one congregation.
3. Any amount that is loaned for the term longer than 1 year,
same must be equally divided into notes, each payable at the end of
1st, 2d, or 3d year, as the case may be.
4. The amount of any note must be not less than $50.00.
5. In case any note when due cannot be paid promptly, the Board
has the power to grant the party, or parties, 12 months' time to settle
the same, providing 8 per cent, per annum interest is paid on said
note.
6. If the signature of notes is- not entirely satisfactory to the
Board of Church Extension, said Board shall secure a mortgage on
the property on which the loan is made, or other good security satis-
factory to the Board.
7. These rules are subject to change only by action of the North
Carolina Synod.
The committee also recommends that this Board adopt laws, &c.y
by which to transact their business.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN H. REHDER,
GEO. E. RITCHIE,
E. Iv. CLONINGER.
FORM OF NOTE FOR LOAN.
N. C. 18
, months after date, at sight, we promise
to pay to the order of Treasurer of
North Carolina Synod, or his successor in office, the sum of
. for money borrowed to aid
in building at N. C.T
without interest until maturity.
J Seal. I
On motion of the Secretary, Rev. C. B. King, chair-
man of committee on Credentials, Revs. W. R. Brown and
C. L. T. Fisher were added to the credential committee.
The following constitute the Examining Committee,
by appointment of President :
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Revs. F. W. E. Peschau, Prof. C. E- T. Fisher, and
C. A. Rose.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
Report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Busi-
ness, by Rev. R. L,. Brown, was read and received to be
'considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFIN-
ISHED BUSINESS.
Your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, beg leave
to report the following :
i. On page 22, it was made the duty of pastors to preach a sermon
on Beneficiary Education as near the 2d Sunday in October as practi-
cable. Your committee would ask, has this duty been performed?
2. On page 23, it is resolved that each congregation be required to
report to Synod all communing members that have not been excom-
municated. Has this been done?
3. On page 26, we find that the Synod has been requested to en-
courage our institutions at Mt. Pleasant by words, by donations of
money, and by sending the sons and daughters of Synod to these in-
stitutions. Has this duty been discharged ?
4. In the same connection, we find that the ministers of Synod be
requested to preach at least one sermon in each year on education,
and on that day take up a collection for said institutions. Has this
been done ?
5. On page 29, we find five resolutions of request in reference to
the binding of former minutes of the North Carolina Synod. Have
these duties been performed ?
6. Page 30 : Did the delegation to the United Synod decide what
to do with the proposition regarding a site for an orphans' home ?
7. Page 31 : Have the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies been encouraged, and have any efforts been made to organ-
ize other such societies ?
8. On the same page : Have the pastors introduced the Common
Service ?
9. On same page : Has the Davie Mission raised and paid over to
Rev. R. L. Brown $200 for his services during the past year?
10. Page 38 : Has Mr. Joseph Graham been paid $50 out of synod-
ical treasury ?
11. On same page : Has the Secretary answered the letter of Rev.
E. T. Horn, D. D., informing him of the receipt in our possession for
the full amount of the Board's apportioned amount and $38.59 extra?
12. Page 42 : Did the ministers and delegates, in bringing money
to Synod, specify in writing how it was to be apportioned, .and has
each pastor contributed to the expenses of Synod ?
13. On same page : Has the President of Synod written letters of
fraternal greetings to South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Synods ?
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
14. Page 44 : Has Rev. A. D. L. Moser been encouraged in the
distribution of Lutheran books among our people ?
15. On same page : Have the members of Synod met their obli-
gations to supplement the beneficiary columns ?
16. Page 46 : Has Pilgrim church been united with Lexington to
form a pastorate ?
17. Same page : Has anything been done to encourage the work
at Mooresville ?
18. Same page : Has anything been done at Greensboro?
Respectfully submitted,
R. L. BROWN,
E. L. CLONINGER.
Item 1. Answered yes, with a few exceptions.
Items 2 and 3. Yes.
Item 4. In part.
Item 5. No.
Item 6. Yes ; see a former report.
Item 7. Yes.
Item 8. Yes, with one or two exceptions.
Items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. Yes.
Items 16, 17, 18. No.
Report adopted as a whole.
Proposed amendments of the Constitution, found on
pages 12, 13, and 16, adopted.
The following resolutions, by Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher,
were adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary of Synod be instructed to have 1,000
copies of the President's report of North Carolina College printed in
pamphlet form, together with a cut of the college building, &c.
Resolved, That Mr. W. W. J. Ritchie, a member of the Freshman
Class of North Carolina College, and Mr. T. C. Parker, be recom-
mended to the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College for half
tuition.
The Secretary was authorized to have 2,500 copies of
the Minutes printed and distributed.
The following resolutions on appointments were
adopted :
Resolved 1. That Rev. B. W. Cronk be principal, and Rev. D. W.
Michael, alternate, to deliver an address on Beneficiary Education at
the next annual meeting of Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
2. That Rev. J. Q. Wertz be principal, and Rev. P. Miller, alter-
nate, to deliver the annual address on Missions.
3. That Rev. C. A. Rose be principal, and Rev. W. A. Lutz,
alternate, to preach the ordination sermon at the next meeting of
Synod.
4. That Rev. C. A. Marks be the delegate from this Synod to the
Virginia Synod, and Rev. P. Miller, the alternate.
5. That Rev. F. W. E- Peschau be the delegate from this Synod
to the Tennessee Synod, and Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, the alternate.
6. That Rev. Geo. H. Cox be the delegate from this Synod to the
South Carolina Synod, and Rev. J. Q. Wertz, the alternate.
7. That Rev. Chas. B. King be the delegate from this Synod to
the Southwestern Virginia Synod, and Rev. B. W. Cronk, the alternate.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
The following Resolution of Thanks was adopted:
Resolved, That this body return its most hearty thanks to Rev.
W. A. Lutz, pastor loci, this congregation, and community for the
very kind and hospitable manner in which they have entertained us
during our stay among them ; and that Bro. Lutz be requested to read
this before this congregation on next preaching day.
PLACE AND TIME OF NEXT SYNODICAL MEETING.
Synod decided by vote to meet in next annual conven-
tion in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan
County, North Carolina, at 10.30 A. M., Friday before the
first Sunday in May, 1892.'
The minutes of the last sessions were read and ap-
proved.
The business of Synod being completed, the 88th
annual convention was closed according to the prescribed
form.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
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MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
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\ Ebenezer
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\ Center Grove . .
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( Albemarle . . .
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f St. Matthew's. .
\ St. Peter's . . .
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MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
51
PASTORS.
Rev.
H.
M
. Brown .
Rev.
W.
G.
Campbell
Rev.
W
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Bowman.
Vacant
1
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c.
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CHURCHES.
f Trinity. . . .
-I Zion
( Richland. . .
J St. James' .
\ St. Andrew's
f Nazareth .
j Shiloh . . .
j Hopewell .
[ Bethany . ,
I Bethel . .
X Luther's .
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Total for Synodical Treasury . . .
Total for Home Missions
Total for Foreign Missions . . . .
Total for Church Extension . . .
Total for Beneficiary Education. .
Grand total
Respectfully submitted,
• $323 00
. 526 00
• 333 00
. 209 00
. 197 co
$i5S8 00
B. W. CRONK,
A. D. h. MOSER,
JOHN A. TROUTMAN.
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PAROCHIAL
astor's Name and Ad-
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-B. King, Salisbury, N.C.
Miller, Concord, N. C.
R. Brown , Organ (
:hurch, N. C I
as. B. Miller, Gibson-J
ille, N. C I
A. Marks, China)
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Q. Wertz, Salisbury, J
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A. Trexler, Craven, J
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A. Lutz, Enochville, l
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b. H. Cox, Mt. Pleas- I
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~ L. Brown, Salisbury,
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Congregations
Names of.
W. Cronk, Bear Pop-
lar, N. C
W. E. Peschau, D. D.,
Wilmington, N. C . .
Jnder the care of F. W. (
E. Peschau \
W. S. Bowman, D. D.
Charlotte, N. C . .* . . .
. D. Shirey, ( (
.A. Linn, < Supply
.It. Pleasant. ( 1
:. C. Lverly, Copalf
Grove, N. C 1
A. Rose, Zeb, N. C
( CI
Vright G. Campbell, |
Concord, N. C.
X W. Michael,
Shops, N. C . . .
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Grove, N. C I
. M. Hedrick, Concord,
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T'acant. Served by H.
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plied last year by T. H. ■
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H. M. Brown, Brick Ch.
St. John's
St. John's (Cabarrus
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Ebenezer ....
Frieden's ....
St. Paul's ....
Macedonia . . .
Lutheran Chapel
Center Grove . .
Union
Christiana . . .
St. Peter's . . .
!r>t. Matthew's. .
St. Enoch
Trin ty
St. Stephen's . .
Mt. Olive ....
Reformation . .
St. Matthew's. .
Providence ...
Mocksville . .
Harmony Hill .
uke's
St. Paul's
St. James, (Sta.).
Seaman Mission!
St. Mark'-s . . . .
Holy Trinity . . .
Mount Carmel . . .
Albemarle ....
Luther's. (Rowan).
Bethel, (Stanley) .
Bethel
Paul's
Christ's
St. James'
St. Andrew's . . .
St. Luke's . . . . .
Pilgrim
Bethany
Piny
Grace
Cone jrdia
Cold Water ....
Mt. Hermon ....
Prosperity ....
Nazareth
Shiloh
Hopewell
Bethany
St. Michael's . . .
St. Paul's
Amity
Trinity, (Guilford)
Richland ....
Zion(^)
' Total for 189*
Total for 1890' X
Increase
Decrease
PAROCHIAL.
3 £
LOSSES ACCESSIONS
7 12 618
9 13 504
7S56
19415
29332
47307
44306
6519
6162
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For Reference.-SUPPLEMENTARY'
PASTORS.
Chas. B. King . .
P. Miller . . '. . .
W. R. Brown . . .
C. B. Miller . . .
C. A. Marks . . .
J. Q. Wertz
H. A. Trexler . .
W. A. Lutz
G. H. Cox . , . .
R. L. Brown . . .
B. W. Crouk
F. W. F. Peschau, D. D.
W. S. Bowman, D. D . .
J. D. Shirey (Supply) . .
C. C. Lyerly
C. A. Rose > .
W. G. Campbell
D. W. Michael .
W. Kimball .
J. M. Hedrick
Vacant.
Vacant. . . .
H. M. Brown.
Totals — 21 pastors. 2 vac. 57 Churches
St. John's . . .
St. John's . . .
] Organ ....
\ Ebenezer. . .
Frieden's . .
St. Paul's . .
Macedonia. .
j Luther's Chapel
\ Center Grove .
I Union. . . .
\ Christiana . .
I St. Peter's . .
\St. Matthew's.
I St. Enoch . .
\ Trinity
(St. Stephen's .
)Mt. Olive . . .
f St. Matthew's .
J Reformation . .
-j Providence . . .
I Harmony Hill
[ Mocksville. . .
^ Salem ....
"^St. Luke . . .
rSt. Paul's . . .
J St. James' . .
( Seamen Mission
St- Mark's . . .
r Holy Trinity .
J Mt. Carmef. .
I Albemarle . .
(Bethel ....
) Luther's . . .
Bethel ....
St. Paul's. . .
Christ's . . .
i( St. James' . .
■}St. Andrew's .
(St. Luke's . .
J Pilgrim's (y2)
1 Bethany {%) .
{ Piny
(Grace ....
(Concordia . .
(Cold Water . .
■<; Mt. Hermon .
(Prosperity . .
f" Nazareth . . .
I Shiloh
] Hopewell . . .
[ Bethany . . .
(St. Michael's .
-, St. Paul's . .
(Amity
^ Trinity
-I Richland. . .
(Zion {/2). . .
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Rowan . .
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Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan. .
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Rowan .
New Hanover
Sumter, S. C .
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Mecklenberg.
Cabarrus
Cabarrus
Stanley .
Stanley .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Rowan .
Cabarrus. .
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Davidson
Davidson
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Rowan .
Rowan .
Cabarrus
Cabarrus
Cabarrus
Forsyth.
Forsyth.
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Stoke . .
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IN MEMORIAM,
A TRIBUTE OF HONOR AND OF LOVE
TO TWO DFA-R BRETHREN, GOD HAS TAKEN ABOVE.
Prof. W. A. BARRIER,
Died October 6th, 1890, in the 55th Year of His Age.
Capt. T. L SE1GLE,
Died February 27th, i8gi, in the 59th Year of His Age.
" They rest from their labor.s,
And their works do follow them."
Silently and unseen, but sure and strong the Angel of Death has
come into our midst to new triumphs, and our brethren in Christ, W.
A. Barrier and T. L. Seigle, are no more.
The souls, thai viewed the life of earth have seen the gloom of the
valley of death, and the glimmer and glory of the life on high ■with
Christ as the center, has drawn them into the bliss beyond death's
shadows. The bodies they inhabited until the silver cord of life was
broken, are sacred dust in " God's Acre" and God's keeping.
Once here with us, they are now with glorified saints ; once here at
work in the church, now they are at rest in the matchless temple of
God ; once here with us longing for Christ, now there with Christ,
longing only for us and the coming of all the redeemed — the ties that
bound us together have not been severed, but only our relations have
been changed. We are still drinking life's bitter cup to the dregs of
death, whilst they have finished, and the crystal drink of Heaven's
fountain of perpetual youth, given after death, as sweetened water after
bitter medicine, has given inspiration for all eternity, and the word and
call of the Lord, '-'Come up higher !" "Come, ye blessed of my Father,"
has given them the power and splendor of eternal existence, even as
the words, "Let there be light," gave sun and moon and stars their
beauty, power, and splendor at Creation's morn.
They are gone ; yes, gone home to be with Christ, and the Father,
and the Holy Ghost.
The deceased were both sons of the Lutheran church in North
Carolina ; both soldiers in the Southern army ; both rose to the rank
of captain ; both were delegates to Synod often ; both members of the
council of St. Mark's church ; both successful in life and honored in
death, and both died in the city of Charlotte.
Prof. Wiley A. Barrier was a graduate of North Carolina Col-
lege, and ever the true friend of his alma mater, willing the college
$1000.00. He also willed St. Mark's church a handsome sum. He
was one of the most highly educated laymen in the Southern church,
and was a teacher of the most superior excellence and success. Intel-
ligent and loyal to our church, he was one of our very best laymen.
He was Treasurer of the General Synod, and later of the United Synod,
and proved himself worthy of this high office, and was widely and
honorably known. We record, with great pleasure, the fact that, af-
ter he had given the church the strength of his life, he willed $15,-
000.00 to establish a Lutheran Theological Seminary, which we hope
will be located in North Carolina. May others " Go and do likewise."
CapT. T. L. Seigee was also one of our very best and most wide-
ly known laymen. Loyal and liberal to his church, true to his pas-
tor, and faithful in all his duties, he was in many respects a model
layman. He was as gentle as a woman, as harmless as a child, as lov-
ing as a mother, and yet as manly as a king. He was the Treasurer
of our Church Extension Board and a delegate to Synod often. Be it
said to his honor also, that although he had given thousands of dollars
to his church in his life time, he also willed the church a handsome
sum, an example hundreds of our laymen should imitate.
We are all reminded by the unexpected and untimely death of
these two dear and worthy brethren of our Lord's admonition :
Be ye, therefore, also ready."
In adopting the above, we as a Synod wish to express our high
appreciation of the "lives and labors" of the dear brethren named,
our belief and joy over their triumphant death, our honor for their
holy zeal and devotion to our church, and lastly our great desire to
have all our laymen come up to the full use of the powers and means
j they possess in building up our dear, great church, so that we can say
of them, as we can of each of the deceased :
"After he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep."
"The memory of the just is blessed."
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE.
W. A. LUTZ,
B. W. CRONK,
J. A. FISHER,
Committee.
{Adopted unanimously by Synod.)
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5§ MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Friday, 10.30 A. M. — Sy nodical sermon by Rev. Geo.
H. Cox, President. Text, Matt. 15, 34. Followed by the
Holy Communion.
Sunday, 11 A. M. — Ordination sermon by Rev. W. R.
Brown. Text 2 Cor. 2, 20.
Sermon by Rev. C. A. Rose, in the Reformed Church.
Text, Heb. 11, 16.
Sermon by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, in Enochville Academy.
Text, Heb. 2, 3.
Sunday, 2.30 P. M. — Sermon by Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau. Text, Psa. 17, 50.
Sunday, 2.30 P. M. — Sermon by Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher.
Text, Dan. 1, 2.
ADDRESSES.
Saturday Morning. — Address on Education, by Rev.
F. W. E. Peschau.
Monday Morning. — Address on Missions, by Rev. C.
B. Miller.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
May ist, 4.30 P. M.
Ministerium called to order by the President. Prayer
by Rev. B. W. Cronk.
The Report of Committee on Examination, by Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau, was read and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION.
We, your Committee on Examination, would respectfully report
that two letters of honorable dismissal of two ministers now residing
and laboring in our bounds as Lutheran pastors, have been submitted
to us, and we would recommend that each of these brethren be re-
ceived into our connection. The papers, which are properly filled out
and signed, are herewith submitted, with our recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
C. h. T. FISHER.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction.
SECOND SESSION.
May 2D, 4 P. M.
We, your Committee of Examination, would respectfully report
that we have examined candidate W. A. Deaton in all branches re-
quired, and we are very highly pleased with the examination this
young brother sustained ; and, therefore, heartily recommend that he
be ordained to the office of the holy ministry.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
C. L. T. FISHER.
Report of committee received and adopted.
The following report by the committee appointed last
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
year to consider certain documents placed in the President's
hands, was submitted and approved :
We, the Committee of the Ministerium of the Evangelical Luther-
an Synod of North Carolina, to whom was referred the charges made
by one J. W. Mehaffy against Rev. W. A. Lutz, with power to act,
having had the same under due and careful consideration, find the
following :
1. That no evidence has been advanced to sustain the charges
made by the said J. W. Mehaffy; but, on the contrary, they have been
fully refuted by credible testimony in each instance.
2. That the said J. W. Mehaffy being, according to his own decla-
rations, as shown by evidence laid before us, a railer against the Word
of God, his testimony against an honored, consistent, and useful
member and minister of our church, is unworthy of the notice of a
Christian community.
3. From all the evidence submitted in the case, Rev. W. A. Lutz
stands fully vindicated from the vile calumny which J. W. Mehaffy
sought to inflict upon him. Our confidence in his integrity and
Christian character is not shaken in the least ; and we gladly bear
this testimony in behalf of our brother.
Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY,
J. A. LINN,
GEO. H. COX,
C. A. ROSE.
On motion, the following committee was appointed to
consider the above committee's report, viz.: Revs. F. W.
E. Peschau, J. Q. Wertz, and C. A. Marks.
Ministerium adjourned with prayer by Rev. A. D. L,.
Moser.
THIRD SESSION.
May 4TH, 1 o'clock, P. M.
Prayer by Rev. R. L,- Brown.
The following persons were received as beneficiaries
of the Synod, viz.: Messrs. J. A. Graham, H. E. H. Sloop,
and Charles Brown.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
FOURTH SESSION.
May 5TH, 5 o'clock, P. M.
Rev. C. A. Rose offered prayer.
The following report was read and approved :
Whereas, A certain paper was presented to this Synod last year,
■which contained charges against Rev. W. A. Lutz, by Mr. J. W. Me-
haffy of Concord, who is not and never has been a member of this
Synod nor of the Lutheran church, and, therefore, is in no way enti-
tled to any hearing or recognition whatever, on the part of this Syn-
od, and
Whereas, This Synod to show him great kindness and to do
right, as far as it could, appointed a committee of four of its ministers
whose character and standing have never before been questioned
and who were disinterested parties, and
Whereas, He has not shown one particle of appreciation nor
gratitude for what we have done, but on the contrary has heaped pub-
lie abuse in a publication entitled "A Defense," upon our committee,
which is an insult to the committee we appointed, and therefore re-
flects on us, and
Whereas, He sent a letter which could only properly be an-
swered by a letter, and this was done by the committee, and
Whereas, He did himself and the committee wrong by publish-
ing their private letter and not his own also, and that too when we
had not published his, and
Whereas, He presented his charges in writing and asked that
they be investigated, which was done, the time, manner, and place of
such investigation being our business and concern, and still he is not
satisfied, but abuses us, therefore
Resolved 1. That we wish it understood, that Mr. J. W. Mehaffy
is not now, and was not heretofore, entitled to a hearing at our hands.
Resolved 2. That we regret that we took any notice of or paid any
attention to the document sent us.
Resolved 3. That we rejoice to find that the committee charged
with the duty of investigation, at such place and time and in such
manner as they deemed best and most proper, found that the charges
preferred were not sustained, and that our clerical brother, Rev. W.
A. Lutz, is therefore exonerated.
Resolved 4. That as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we feel
sorry for his unkind and unchristian words, and forgive him for the
same, and pray God to forgive him, and hope he will ask God to for-
give him. ''Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
62 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 5TH, 6 o'clock, P. M.
Prayer by Rev. C. L. T. Fisher.
The application of Mr. T. C. Parker, for beneficiary
aid, was referred to the Executive Committee.
Ministerium adjourned with the Lord's Prayer.
CHAS. B. KING,
Secretary.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
i. 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 Gos-
pel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
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 the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 observ-
ed in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace, such
as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of the
Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number
in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other churches,
and by restoration, as well as loss in 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.
64 MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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 President of each
of our institutions be required to report to Synod on the religious con-
dition of the students in our schools of learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution
thus used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, "Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accred-
ited upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign
Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, or through his pastor, and that he become a beneficiary of
Synod only after he has been decided worthy of aid, by a majority vote
of Synod.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one the principal the other
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
16. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to
writing, and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be
left optional with the lay -delegates to report verbally or in writing.
17. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to
Synod all communing members whose connection has not been dis-
solved by letter or excommunication.
In* calling a Pastor, or granting Letters of Dismissal, notice the
forms printed for use, as seen in the back part of the Minutes.
CERTIFICATE OF DISMISSAL.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That M
is a member in good and regular standing in
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
and is hereby honorably dismissed at h . . . own request in order
to unite with Evangelical Lutheran
Church in to whose care and
fellowship is cordially commended. When thus received
h . . . connections with this church will cease.
By order of the Church Council.
Pastor,
Church,
Town
County of '
State of
Date '. 18 . .
THIS CERTIFIES, That
recommended to us by the
Church of was, on the
day of 18 . . received as
a member of the
Church, of
. Pastor.
Please fill blanks on this certificate, detach and return it.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the' Ni^rth Carolina Synod.]
PASTOR'S CALL.
GrZ°Mefcy*ni Peace from God our Father 'and Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen. ■ >. ....
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of . ••. . b
being destitute of a pastor," and ^^^^^^g^
appointed for the salvation of souls , and [ ^P^euudersigned are
library attainments and ministerial ^fcf P^ that8the said
authorized by and on be^fhf//o^of Government of the Evangel-
pastorate has according to the Formula ot ^ov ^^ yQU
ical Lutheran Church of the . . . . . ■ • • ■ • — ■> & u u to
and doth through. . : ^^ ^ 5er to Slch^he Word of G^d, ad-
become its pastor and ^JjS^^^SitJoii of the young,
minister the Sacraments attend to the catec of fefe
maintain Christian discipline an dperfor tn all the o ^
H?S!S3rSSSS Sm^your^rvices to commence on or
about
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installments, solong as youtntinue its pastor, together »,th the free
USC $£?£5S£&J& you to come aud lahor among us iu the full.
nessofihe blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under. . . .hand this. . . . day of «»(j)
Presiding Officer
an pastorate of .
of the Congregational meet'ing of Evangelical Luther ■
' Signatures of other officers,
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS:
J^The blank space may ^^IjfflZ^'S^
H^theS^^ -garding it should be stncken
^S^Thiscallistobe signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational
Meeting at which the pastor has been elected. officer Qr ofBcers to
^i^^S^l^st^Sl^in thye call in addition to the
|fesia^n|omeCongVegationalMeetmg____
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
izrsroiEix:-
PAGE.
Advisory Members 15, 26, 27, 30
Appropriation, Report of Committee on 44~45
Addresses, Beneficiary, Missions, &c. . .' 4§-49
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 50-51
Bequest of W. A. Barrier 11, 12
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . 26-27
Church Extension, Report of President of Board of 29-30
Committees, Special . . 4
Committees, Standing 16
Delegates to Other and Sister Synods 3
Delegates and Alternates to United Synod 44
Divine Services 5S
Dismissal, Certificate of 65
Executive Committee's Annual Report .... : 19-21
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . . 42-43
Executive Committee for Ensuing Year, Election of 44
Examining Committee ... 46
Finances, Report of Committee on 39-42
Form of Note, &c, for Church Extension Board Loan .... 45-46
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees of 28-29
Missions, Report of Committee on 34
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . . 47-48
Minutes, Number to be Printed 48
Memorial Tribute to Messrs. Barrier and Seigle 56-57
Minutes of Ministerium 59-62
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees of . .. . 22-25
Opening Services 5
Ordination of Candidate W. A. Deaton 28
President's Report 7-15
President's Report, Report of Committee on 30-31
Pledges of Ministers and Daymen for Home Missionary. . . . 32-33
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee'on 36
Petitions & Excuses of Absent Members, Committee's Report on 36-37
President's Report of N. C. College, to be printed 48
INDEX.
PAGE.
Place and Time of Next Synodical Meeting 49
Parochial Report 52-53
Parochial Table, Supplementary 54~55
Pastor's Call 66
Roll of Synod 6
Reporters to Newspapers 26
Retirement of Revs. Campbell and Hedrick and their Delegates
from Synod 28
Resolutions Concerning Revs. Campbell and Hedrick's non-
co-operation ....... 38
Resolutions Concerning United Synod's Proposed By-Laws, &c. 38-39
Synodical Calendar 2
Speakers for Next Convention 4
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 43
Standing Committees 16
Standing Resolutions 63-64
Treasurer's Report 17-19
Theological Seminary, Committee to Secure within Synod's
Bounds 32
Tuition, one-half, for Messrs. Ritchie and Parker 48
Thanks, Resolution of 49
Vacant Pastorates 6
Vacancies in Board of N. C. Trustees, and Board of Church
Extension, Nominating Committee on 27
Vacant Charges, Report of Committee on ... 35-36
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
of the;
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
ZtTOIR/TIH: ■ OJ^EtOTJXlSTJ^,
HELD IN
ST. PftLfLt'S CflU^CH, ^OWfl^ county, H- c,
REV. C. A. ROSE, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1892.
Henkel & Co.'s Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C,
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
isroie/riH: c^DROXjiisr a
HELD IN
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, rowan county, N- c.
REV. C. A. ROSE, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1892.
Henkel & Co.'s Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR i8g2-'93.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. A. ROSE Zeb, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON . . China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, . Rev. C. A. MARKS,
Rev. W. KIM BALI/, Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON,
Cam. J. A. FISHER.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
President— Rev. W. A. LUTZ Enochville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON . . China Grove, N. C.
Capt. JONAS COOK Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
W. H. STRAUSS Wilmington, N. C.
ARCHIVARIUS.
REV. J. D. SHIREY Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIORES MINISTERII.
Fifty-nine Years in the Ministry.
REV. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The SECRETARY, with Revs. W. R. BROWN and
C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Rev. B. S. BROWN,
REV. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 90th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina, will be held in Lutheran Chapel, China Grove,
Rowan Co., N. C, beginning Tuesday before the first Sunday in May,
1893-
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. B. S. BROWN, Prin., Rev. H. M. BROWN, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, Prin., Rev. C. C. LYERLY, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Prin., G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D., Alt.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
PRINCIPALS.
CLERICAL. LAY.
REV. C. A. ROSE I. FRANK PATTERSON,
" GEO. H. COX P. N. HEILIG,
" F. W. E. PESCHAU GEO. E. RITCHIE,
" C. A. MARKS C. G. HEILIG,
" C. B. KING J. H. REHDER,
" J. Q. WERTZ W. A. LENTZ,
" C. B. MILLER H. T. J. LUDWIG.
ALTERNATES.
CLERICAL. LAY.
REV. W. R. BROWN E. L. CLONINGER,
" W. KIMBALL P. A. SLOOP,
" D. W. MICHAEL GEO. W. DRY,
" C. L. T. FISHER D. D. BARRIER,
" C. C. LYERLY MARVEL RITCHIE,
" PETER MILLER . S. E. LINTON,
" S. ROTHROCK P. M. BROWN.
DELEGATES TO SISTER SYNODS.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, Prin., Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Alt.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
REV. F. W. B. PESCHAU, Prin., ■ Rev. J. Q. WERTZ, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. Prof. C. L. T. FISHER, Prin., Rev. C. A. MARKS, Alt.
TO THE SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA SYNOD. *
REV. W. R. BROWN, Prin., Rev. B. W. CRONK, Alt.
PASTOR'S CALL.
TO REV.
Grace, Mercy and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God, ad-
minister the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and usages
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to commence on or
about 18
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To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral office
authorized to promise )'ou on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services . .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the free
use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under .... hand this .... day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of Evangelical Luther-
an pastorate of 4
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(t) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2)— If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational
Meeting at which the pastor has been elected.
(4* — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the tall in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
MINUTES
OF THE
EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
OP THE
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OF
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HELD AT
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, ROWAN CO., NORTH CAROLINA,
Rev. C. A. ROSE, Pastor,
BEGINNING FRIDAY, AP^m 29th, 1892.
The eighty-ninth annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met in St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan Co.. N. C, Rev. C.
A. Rose, pastor, Friday morning, at 10.30 o'clock, April
29th, 1892.
The opening service was conducted by the President,
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and the Secretary, Rev. Chas. B. King.
The synodical sermon was preached by Rev. Geo. H. Cox
from text Eph. 6, 19. Then followed the administration
of the Lord's Supper, and adjournment with benediction,
to meet at 1 o'clock, P. M.
FIRST SESSION.
April 29TH, 1 o'clock, P. M.
The Synod was formally opened according to the form
in Book of Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of lay-
delegates presenting proper credentials were enrolled.
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RQLL OF SYNOD.
Ministers. Time of Entering Postoffice. E-&y-Dei,e&ates.
Ministry.
Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D 1833 . . Gold Hill, N. C. . . .
" J. B. Davis, D. D. (a.) .... T833 . . Salem, Va
" G. D. Bernheim, D. D. . . . 1849 . . Wilmington, N. C. . W. H. Strauss, Esq.
" W. S. Bowman, D. D. ... 18— . . Charlotte, N. C. . . .
'' J. E. Schaeffer (.a.) 1851 . . Monroe, Ga
" W. H. Cone (a.V. 1858 . . New Market, Va. . .
" W. Kimball 1859 . . China Grove, N. C. . P. F. "Wagner.
" J. D. Sbirey i860 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C. .
" A. D. E. Moser (a.> j>863 . . Charlotte, N. C. . . .
" W. R. Ketchie 1868 . . Kappa, N. C
" J. H. Fesperman . .... .1865. , Barium Springs, N. C
." R. L. Brown 1868 . . Salisbury, N. C. . . . H. S. Eivengoodl
" E. P. Parker 1871 . . Salem, N. C
" Geo. H. Cox 1872 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C. . V. T. Mechor.
" H. M. Brown 1873 . . Brick Church, N. C . Theo. Parker.
" E. P. Zink (a.) 1873 . . Einwood, N. C. . . .
" F. W. E. Peschau, D. D. . . 1873 . . Wilmington, N. C. . Dr. S. P. Wright.
" V. R. Stickley 1875. . . Enochville, N. C. . . H. R. Plaster.
" C. A. Marks 1876 . . China Grove, N. C. . H. B. Kimball.
" W. A. Eutz 1877 . . Winston, N. C. ...
" Peter Miller (a.) ...... 1861 . . Concord, N. C. . . . Geo. E. Ritchie.
" J. A. Einn 1877 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C. .
" W. G. Campbell (a.) .... 1877 . . Concord, N. C. ...
" J. M. Hedrick (a.) .... 1877 . . Concord, N. C. ...
" B. S. Brown 1878 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C. . Jno. M. Cook.
" C. C. Eyerly 1881 . . Copal Grove, N.C . . Geo. E. Wilhealm.
" J. Q, Wertz 1S81 . . Salisbury, N. C. . . . E. D. Peeler.
" C. A. Rose 1882 . . Zeb, N. C H. M. Brown.
" C. L. T. Fisher 1884 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C. .
" B. W. Croak 18S4 . . Bear Poplar, N. C. . . D. M. Barrier.
" H. A. Trexler 1886. . Cravan, N.C Prof. L. H. Rothrock.
" W. R. Brown ........ 1886 . . Organ Church, N.C. . N. W. Meinus.
" Chas. B. King ....... 1886 . . Salisbury, N. C. . . . Col. P. N. Heilig.
" C. B. Miller 1887 . . Gibsonville, N. C. . . J. A. Davidson.
" D. W. Michael 1887 . . Troutman, N. C. . . S. A. Hoover.
" M. Wolf (a.) . . Ridgeway, N. C. . . .
" H. M. Petrea 1892 , . Richmond, Va. . . .
Total number of ministers, 37. (a.) Absent and excused.
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
Forsyth Mission.
Nazareth W. W. Joyer Rural Hall, N. C.
Shiloh " " "
Hopewell
Bethany .........
Alamance Charge.
St. Paul's H. N. Fowler . Burlington, N. C.
Chureh at Burlington .... "
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Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
JDavidson Pastorale.
St. Luke's . .
Pilgrim •(%) .
Bethany iy2)
Piny
Concordia Pastorale.
Grace P. F. Wagner China Grove, N. C.
Concordia.
The President read his annual report which was re-
ceived and held for reference to proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Beloved Brethren :
Greetings in the Name of Our Dear Lord Jesus : As we
assemble once more in synodical convention, we are reminded of that
loving, tender, watchful care, that has been around and about each
one of us during the past year, showering upon us varied and unnum-
bered blessings, and permitting and enabling us to, once more, meet
and greet each other in the flesh.
Many, whom we have known, and loved, and honored, have gone
on to the realms of eternal day, since we last met ; but the Lord has
seen fit to preserve our ministerial ranks, unbroken by the hand of
death since the year 1886. Why we have been spared, — who will be
the next to go, — when, where, how, are things that He has wisely re-
served unto himself, but which admonish us to increased zeal, dili-
gence, and faithfulness in his service. May we, each and all, give heed
to the admonition !
Before us, today, there are matters and questions of vital import-
ance. Let us come to the business of this convention with strong
faith, unwavering trust, and implicit confidence in the God whom we
serve, and whose we are ; and may perfect harmony and brotherly
love attend all of our deliberations.
The following official acts, information and recommendations ask
for your careful consideration.
resignations.
The following resignations have been handed in during the year:
1. Rev. D. W. Michael, Davidson Pastorate, Aug. 2, 1891.
2. Rev. W. A. Lutz, Enochville Pastorate, Dec. 27, 1891.
3. Rev. C. B. Miller, Alamance Pastorate, Jan. 17, 1892.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
The following calls have been accepted during the year:
1. Rev. H. M. Brown to the Guilford Pastorate.
2. Rev. D. W. Michael to the Iredell Pastorate.
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3. Rev. B. S. Brown to the Mt. Pleasant Pastorate.
4. Rev. C. B. Miller to Frieden's Pastorate.
5. Rev. V. R. Stickley to Enochville Pastorate.
LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
The following letters of transfer have been received :
1. Rev. B. S. Brown from the Va. Synod, Dec. 11, 1891.
2. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher from the Md. Synod, March 24, 1892.
3. Rev. V. R. Stickley from the Va. Synod, April 13, 1892.
SUPPLIES.
1. Theological Student, R. S. Patterson, supplied the Davidson
Pastorate for a term of three months during the summer vacation.
2. Rev. E. P. Parker supplied Shiloh and Bethany, of the Forsyth
Mission, from the 5th Sunday in August until the present time.
3. The Northern Conference supplied Rural Hall, of the Forsyth
Mission, for the same time.
4. Rev. H. M. Brown supplied St. Paul, of the Alamance Pastor-
ate, from the 3d Sunda)' in January, 1892, until the present time.
5. Rev. C. B. Miller supplied Macedonia, of the Alamance Pastor-
ate, for the same time.
6. Rev. W. R. Ketchie has supplied Providence, of the Davie
Mission, for a part of the year.
7. Mr. J. I. Goodman supplied the Enochville Pastorate for two
months.
8. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., has supplied the St. Matthew's
and the Sumpter Missions during the entire year.
LETTERS OF HONORABLE DISMISSION.
The following letters of honorable dismission have been granted.
1. Rev. T. H. Strohecker to the Lutheran Synod of Central Illi-
nois, Sept. 23, 1891.
2. Rev. W. A. Deaton to the S. C. Synod, Sept. 28, 1891.
3. Rev. T. S. Brown to the S. W. Va. Synod, April 19, 1892.
INSTALLATION.
The following have been duly installed :
Rev. H. M. Brown, as pastor of the Guilford Pastorate, by
Rev. C. B. Miller.
VACANCIES.
The following pastorates and missions are now vacant :
1. Forsyth Mission, consisting of Nazareth, Shiloh, Hopewell,
and Bethany.
2. Davidson Pastorate, consisting of St. Luke, Pilgrim, Bethany,
and Piny.
3. Alamance Pastorate, consisting of Macedonia and St. Paul.
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DEDICATION.
St. James, of Concord, Rev. W. G. Campbell, pastor, was dedica-
ted May 10, 1891, by Rev. S. T. Hallman, of the S. C. Synod. The
sermon was preached by Rev. J. M. Hedrick.
CENTENNIAL.
The centennial of Frieden's congregation, Rev. C. B. Miller, pas-
tor, was celebrated October 3, 1891. Addresses were delivered by the
president and vice-president of Synod.
DECENNIAL.
The Decennial of the pastorship of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.,
Wilmington, N. C, was celebrated Feb. 28-March 2, 1892. Sermons
and addresses were delivered by the pastor.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
North Carolina College continues to prosper. A large number of
students has been enrolled. Although la grippe and measles have
been prevalent amongst both professors and students, necessarily re-
tarding the work, there has been no suspension during the year.
The Endowment Fund is being systematically collected by Rev.
Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, and is now in a good, healthy condition.
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary has had a prosperous year under
the able management of Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn. He has tendered his
resignation, to take effect at the close of the present scholastic year.
The Board of Trustees has accepted his resignation, and has elected
as his successor the Rev. Prof. C. L> T. Fisher, who has accepted, and
will enter upon his duties as soon as the present arrangement ends.
He contemplates many improvements, which will be attended to
during vacation : and has secured as assistants Miss E. B. Shirey,
Miss Julia Shirey, Mrs. Kliffmuller, and Mrs. Fisher. The Synod
should rally around this institution with both moral and financial
support and patronage.
THE WINSTON MISSION.
In compliance with the recommendation of Synod at its last con-
vention, (see Minutes, page 35), the Board of Missions of the United
Synod has established a mission at Winston, N. C, and has called
and employed Rev. W. A. Lutz as the missionary. Rev. Lutz began
work in the mission January 1, 1892, and from that time to this there
has been a steady growth in interest, attendance upon public services,
and membership. There are now 58 confirmed members, 15 in the
catechetical class and 59 in the Sunday-school.
The missionary has assured your president that the congregation
is and will be loyal to the North Carolina Synod. And now it re-
mains for us to be loyal to our pledge of ' 'earnest and active co-opera-
tion" with the missionary. Individual members of Synod have mani-
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fested their interest in the work, but what we should do is to take
such action and adopt such measures as will fully identify the Synod
with the work.
THE WILMINGTON MISSION.
It is a source of glad rejoicing to your president to be able to re-
port that St. Matthew's Mission, of Wilmington, N. C, inaugurated
but a little over a year ago by St. Paul's church, Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D., pastor, has been carried forward to success. The beau-
tiful chapel has been completed and furnished, and the property is
now worth at least $ 4,000 (four thousand dollars). Dr. Peschau has
held regular services in the mission during the year, and the Sunday-
school has grown both in interest and numbers. After very careful
and prayerful consideration, a congregation was organized March 21,
1892. Ten persons entered into the organization, one was then con-
firmed by Dr. Peschau, and subsequently three have been dismissed
from St. Paul to the mission, so that there are now fourteen confirmed
members. These have extended a call to Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.
D., who has signified his acceptance. The congregation will make
application for admission to Synod during this convention-.
THE SUMPTER MISSION.
In February, 1891, a mission, under the name of St. James, was
inaugurated by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., in Sumpter, S. C, a
town of about 4,000 inhabitants. The Dr. has continued the work,
as best he could, visiting them occasionally and ministering to their
spiritual wants. Nine members have been added during the year,
and thirteen children have been baptized. There are now twenty-
three confirmed members, and thirty-two in the Sunday-school, which
holds its services in a rented hall.
$613.50 has been secured toward the purchase of a lot and the
erection of a house of worship. The congregation is composed of
some of the very bes*t citizens of Sumpter, and bids fair to become a
flourishing congregation at no distant day.
OUR SEAMEN'S MISSION.
I cannot too strongly commend the work accomplished in the
Seamen's Mission at Wilmington, N. C. , by the acting pastor, Rev.
F. W. E. Peschau, D. D. Services have been held during the greater
part of the year, which have been attended by 1122 foreign seamen.
The monthly attendance has varied from 80 upward, reaching in De-
cember the large number of 480, and averaging over 160 per month.
During the year, 48 have received the Holy Communion, two children
have been baptized, and three seamen have been buried.
An itemized statement, which Dr. Peschau will present to Synod,
shows that the entire receipts for the mission from all sources have
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been $135.31, while the expenses have been $139.72, and that the
missionary has paid the consequent deficit of $4.41. The mission now
has property to the amount of $93.60, and is in a condition for more
successful work in the future than ever before. It is difficult to form
an adequate estimate of the importance of this work, and of the im-
mense amount of good accomplished, and yet to be accomplished, by
it. It should be the policy of the Synod to substantially sustain the
work. I trust, therefore, that you will hear the most excellent report
of the missionary, and take such action as may be deemed necessary
to carry the work on to still greater success in the future ; or at least
until the work shall be assumed by the United Synod.
THE W. H. AND F. MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The noble women of our Synod are moving forward in their grand
work for missions. There are now 22 active auxiliary societies with
an aggregate membership ol 641. These, few in number though they
be, are rich in faith and works ; having raised during the past synod-
ical year the handsome sum of $646.68. Of this amount they have
contributed $179.14 to Foreign Missions, $293.70 to Knoxville, and
$173.84 to Winston.
The comparatively small number engaged in this work, taken in
connection with the large amount collected and disbursed, demon-
strates what systematic work will accomplish, and is an object-lesson
which it would be well for the Synod to study and practice.
The officers of the Synodical Society are : President, Miss Ella
Belle Shirey ; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. W. R. Brown ; 2d Vice-Presi-
dent, Mrs. C. A. Marks ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. L,. W. Walton ;
Corresponding Secretary, Miss Cora L,. Patterson ; Treasurer, Mrs. P.
N. Heilig.
Acting upon the suggestion made by your president in his last an-
nual report, the auxiliary society within the bounds of the Southern
Conference, have organized a conferential society, which has held two
meetings during the year at the same time and place of the meetings
of the Conference. So successful have these been, and so promising
are the results, that the society has determined to hold such meetings
at every convention of the Conference.
The officers of the Conferegtial Society are : President, Mrs. Rev.
C. A. Marks ; Secretary, Miss Leah Blackwelder ; Vice-President, Mrs.
Alice Bishop ; Treasurer, Mrs. M. L,. Eddleman.
A NEW PASTORATE.
The following petition from the council of Frieden's congregation,
Guilford Co., N. C, asking to be recognized as a pastorate, has been
granted, subject to the approval of Synod. The pastorate is to be
known as Frieden's Pastorate.
12 minutes e. l. synod of north carolina.
Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Guilford Co., N. C.
To the President of the N. C. Synod of the Ev. Lu. Church :
Whereas, We believe it would promote the interests of our con-
gregation to have the entire time of our pastor, and thus have our
church open every Sunday for divine service ; and
Whereas, We are able and willing to support our pastor, there-
fore in accordance with a law of Synod (see Constitution; chap. 8, item
4, p. 19) we have declared ourselves a self-sustaining pastorate, and
have extended a call to our pastor, Rev. C. B. Miller, for his entire
time, which call has been accepted, and he has entered upon his work.
We, now, the council of Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran congre-
gation of Guilford Co., N. C, petition the president of the Evangelic-
al Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina, to approve our
action and recognize us as a regular pastorate.
[Signed by all the Members of the Council. )
William Summers, J. A. Davidson,
G. W. Summers, L. A. Carmon,
Andrew Summers, J. L. Cobb,
J. D. Cobb, W. T. Whitsett,
Elders. Deacons.
OUR CONFERENCES.
The Southern Conference has held two meetings during the year.
The first in Centre Grove church, Rev. C. A. Marks, pastor, July 10-
12, 1891 ; and the second in St. Matthew's church, Rev. H. A. Trex-
ler, pastor, Nov. 27-29, 1891. At the first meeting, the following was
unanimously adopted :
'■"Resolved, That this Conference memorialize Synod, asking that
the constitution be so amended as to allow Conference to have a lay-
delegate from each congregation."
The officers of Conference are : President, Rev. P. Miller ; Secre-
tary, Rev. C. C. Lyerly ; Treasurer, Rev. W. R. Brown.
The Northern Conference has not had a regular meeting during
the year. Appointments were made for two meetings ; one in Nazareth
church, Aug. 28, 1891 ; the other in- St. Matthew's church, Davie Co.,
April 8, 1S92. There was no quorum present at either meeting ; but
informal meetings were held, and the questions selected were dis-
cussed. The Davie Mission was recommended to the favorable con-
sideration of S}'nod ; and the President of Conference, Rev. B. W.
Cronk, says that there is a feeling amongst the members of Confer-
ence that the number designated as the constitutional quotum should
be diminished ; and also suggests that the Conference meet on Wednes-
day and Thursday, so as to avoid the necessity of the pastors being
absent from their churches on Sundays. He also recommends that
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Synod divide the territory of the Northern Conference into two confer-
ences.
The officers of the Conference are : President, Rev. B. W. Cronk ;
Secretary, Rev. W. Kimball ; Treasurer, Rev. W. A. Lutz.
PROGRESS.
I have the gratification of reporting much and substantial progress
among the churches during the year.
1. The St. Matthew Mission Chapel at Wilmington, N. C, has
been completed. It is a frame building, 55 x 30, with a spire 70 feet
high. The entire cost has been about $3500, nearly $2000 of which
has already been paid. This is the property of St. Paul church, Rev.
P. W. F. Peschau, D. D., pastor, which has also, this year, begun a
Parochial School, that employs two teachers, and opened October 12,
1891, with 60 pupils,
2. St. Paul church, Rowan Co., Rev. C. A. Rose, pastor, has put
a new organ in the church at a cost of $184.
3. St. Mark's, of Charlotte, Rev. W. S, Bowman, D. D., pastor,
has built a parsonage, which, like its house of worship, is a model of
neatness, comfort, and convenience, at a cost of $3200.
4. Union Pastorate, Rev. J. Q. Wertz, pastor, has increased the
pastor's salary $100.
5. St. Matthew church, Rowan Co., Rev. H. A. Trexler, pastor,
has placed a bell in its belfry at a cost of $100, purchased a commun-
ion set, $22, and completed its parsonage at a cost of $110.
6. Frieden's church, Rev. C. B. Miller, pastor, has been thorough-
ly overhauled at a cost of $350.
7. St. Paul church, Rev. C. B. Miller, pastor, has been rebuilt, at
a cost of $450.
8. Lutheran Chapel, Rev. C. A. Marks, pastor, has been remod-
eled and otherwise improved and beautified at a cost of $1798.20, and
the parsonage improved at a cost of $55.10.
9. Amity Hill church, Rev. D. W. Michael, pastor, has been com-
pleted at a cost of $2000.
10. St. John's, of Salisbury, Rev. C. B. King, pastor, has increased
the pastor's salary $100 ; put a pipe organ in the church at a cost of
$1200 ; a beautiful chandelier, $125 ; a new altar for communion, $25 ;
improved the parsonage, $50 ; and increased the S. S. Library, $50.
11. Mt. Olive, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor, has received a legacy of
12. St. Paul's church, of Wilmington, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D.
D., pastor, has made many and extensive improvements during the
past few years until it now stands abreast with the most attractive
churches in the city. Recently a handsome fence has been added, in-
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closing the elegant church property and adding very much to its
beauty.
13. Bethel, Stanly Co., Rev. C. C. Lyerly, pastor, has made fine
improvements upon and liquidated the debt on the parsonage property
at a cost of $72, and refurnished and carpeted the pulpit, chancel, and
aisles of the church at a cost of $67.15.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
The following recommendations are believed to be for the ad-
vancement and enlargement of our work, and are, therefore, presented
for your consideration :
1. In consequence of the long distances to be traveled, and the
necessary expenses attendant, it frequently occurs that a lawful quo-
rum is not present at the meetings of the Northern Conference. There-
fore, for the greater convenience of the brethren, and in order to
enable them to comply with Art. 11, Chap. 8, of the Constitution, I
recommend the following division of our territory, viz. :
(a) All pastors and congregations north and east of the Yadkin
river, constitute the Northern Conference.
(b) All pastors and congregations between the Yadkin river and
the R. & D. R. R., together with the Concord churches and pastor,
constitute the Middee Conference.
(c) All pastors and congregations south of the R. & D. R. R., in-
cluding Wilmington and excepting Concord, constitute the Southern
Conference.
2. In view of the fact that congregations and pastors do not always
remember the import of Standing Resolution No. 3, nor abide by it, I
recommend that Synod call special attention to the same, and define,
in explicit terms, the meaning of the resolution.
3. Inasmuch as the Constitution of Synod gives the Executive
Committee special charge of all missions and missionaries under the
control of Synod, and requires a report of the same at the annual
meeting of Synod, (see Constitution, Chap. 5, Sec. /J, I recommend
that Standing Committee No. 5, on Missions, be hereafter dispensed
with.
4. I recommend that the Secretary be instructed to procure suit-
able blank ordination certificates for the use of the Synod.
5. It is the judgment of your president that the Committee on the
fetate of the Church is the most important of the Standing Committees,
and that to enable it to perform its duty intelligently and well, it
should have a full and accurate report of facts and figures from each
pastorate belonging to the Synod. I, therefore, recommend that all
of standing resolution No. 16 and all of standing resolution No. 8 ex-
cept the last sentence, beginning with "The president of each," &c,
be stricken out, and that hereafter the secretary be required to furnish
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each pastor with a blank form for report on the State of the Church, a
copy of which is herewith submitted.
6. In order to bring the "Order of Business " into harmony with
the action of Synod in 1890 (see Min. 1890, p. 27), I recommend that
item 18 of the "Order of Business" (see Constitution, p. 29) be so
amended as to read, ''Saturday of each convention of Synod shall be
devoted to the cause of Education according to By-Law No. 16 ; and
that By-Law No. 16 be amended by striking out all after the word
" presented '," and substituting " in two addresses, one on Education,
the other on Beneficiary Education."
7. I recommend that By-Law No. 11 be amended by striking out
all between the words " consideration of Synod" and "Each pastor,"
&.c, and substituting "and Uiat at such time as may be set apart at
each meeting of Synod, there shall be delivered two sermons or ad-
dresses, one on Home Missions, the other on Foreign Missions.
8. In compliance with the request of the Southern Conference, I
recommend that item 1 of art. 3 of chap. 2 of the Constitution be so
amended as to substitute the word "congregation " for the word "pas-
torate."
9. In the library of North Carolina College are the archives of the
Synod, consisting of many papers, documents, and books of almost
untold historic value. These, for the want of better accommodations,
are kept in a conglomerate mass in a chest belonging to Synod. They
should be systematically arranged, so as to be available when needed.
I, therefore, recommend that the archivarius be authorized to have a
suitable cabinet made, and to draw on the Synod for the cost of the
same.
11. In order to meet the current expenses of the Synod, it became
necessary to effect a loan to supplement the exhausted treasury. The
Treasurer of Synod, Mr. I. F. Patterson, very kindly advanced the
necessary amount, at his own risk and expense. I, therefore, recom-
mend that the Synod express its appreciation and thanks for this very
kind and geuei^ms act.
And now, thanking you for the honor that you have conferred
upon me, and the confidence that you have reposed iu me by twice
electing me as your presiding officer, and asking for clemency in your
criticisms of an}7 real or seeming failure in the performance of my duty
as such, I resign that trust into your hands, praying that the Lord our
God may enable each one of us to be a faithful steward, and that all of
our deliberations and actions, as- a synod, may redound to the honor
and glory of his name.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
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The election of new officers resulted as follows :
President — Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
Vice-President — Rev. C. A. Rose.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King,
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
The officers elected were duly installed by Rev. Father
Rothrock, D. D., and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
VISITING MEMBERS.
The following brethren were introduced and received
as visiting members : Rev. H. M. Petrea, of Richmond,
Va. ; Rev. L* K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions
of the United Synod ; Rev. Mr. Deaton of the Tennessee
Synod ; and Rev. Mr. Trexler of the Reformed Church.
The following ministerial brethren were unanimously
received into Synod upon certificates of honorable dismiss-
al from other Evangelical Lutheran Synods : Rev. Prof. J.
H. C. Fisher, from the Maryland Synod ; Rev. G. D. Bern-
heim, D. D„, from the Pennsylvania Synod ; Rev. B. S.-
Brown, from the Virginia Synod ; Rev. V. R. Stickley,
from the Virginia Synod.
Revs. J. D. Shirey, J. A. Linn, and Prof. L- H. Roth-
rock were appointed a Committee to Consider the Appli-
cation of New Congregations for Admission into Synod,
namely : St. Matthew's, Wilmington, and Augsburg Mis-
sion, Winston.
The President appointed the following
STANDING COMMITTEES. •
i. President's Report. — Rev. C. A. Marks, J. Q. Wertz,
and Dr. S. P. Wright.
2. State of the Church.— Revs. C. L. T. Fisher, H. M.
Brown, and Mr. N. F. Livengood.
3. Church Institutions and Educaticni. — Revs. B. S.
Brown, C. C. Lyerly, and Mr. V. T. Melchor.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. C. B. Miller,
W. Kimball, and Mr. H. B. Kimball.
5. Missions. — Revs, C. A. Rose, J. Q. Wertz, and
Messrs. Geo. E. Ritchie and H. R. Plaster.
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6. Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. W. R.
Brown, W. S. Bowman, and Mr. Geo. L,. Wilhelm.
7. Petitions and Absentees. — Revs. F. W. E. Peschau,
V. R. Stickley, and Mr. I,. D. Peeler.
8. Vacancies. — Revs. B. W. Cronk, W. R. Ketchie,
and Mr. H. M. Brown.
9. Finance. — Revs. W. A. I^utz, and Messrs. W. H.
Strauss, J. A. Davidson, and H. R. Plaster.
10. Appropriations. — Revs. J. A. Linn, R. L,. Brown,
and Mr. D. M. Barrier.'
11. Apportio?iment. — Revs. H. A. Trexler, and E. P.
Parker, Col. P. N. Heilig, and Prof, L> H. Rothrock.
12. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. D. W. Michael, J. D.
Shirey, and Mr. N. W. Meinus.
Mr. I. Frank Patterson, Treasurer, read his annual
report, which was received and referred to proper com-
mittee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, for i89i-'92.
home missions.
1891. Cr. Dr.
April 29. To amt. on hand from Treas. Report of '91 $11 83
May 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Enoch's church, Enochville, N. C . . 362 09
May 5. To cash from collection at Synod 10 75
1891. .
May 5. By cash paid Rev. H. M. Brown for services
in Forsyth Mission 150 00
May 6. By cash paid Rev. R. L. Brown for services
in Davie Mission 125 00
May 6. By amt. transferred to Beneficiary Fund by
resolution of Synod, page 45 109 67
$384 67 $384 67
1891. FOREIGN MISSIONS.
April 29. To amt. on hand from Treas. Report, 1891 $1 41
May 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Enoch's church, Enochville, N. C. . 242 76
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1 89I.
Dec. 23. By amt. transferred to Synodical Fund . . 102 46
Dec. 28. By check sent J. D. Cappelmann, Treas.
Board Missions United Synod 141 71
$244 17 $244 17
189I. SYNODICAL FUND.
May 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Enoch's church, Enochville, N. C. . $267 77
Dec. 23. To amt. borrowed from Foreign Miss. Fund 102 46
1S92.
Mar. 22. To cash rec'd from Rev. W. H. Cone ... 4 00
1891.
May 6. By order paid Rev. C. B. King, postage, &c. 6 25
May 6. By order paid Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, exp., 98 50
May 6. By order paid Rev. C. B. King, serv. as sec'y 800
May 6. By order paid note and int. for borrowed
money 69 19
May 6. By order paid Rev. Geo. H. Cox, postage
and exp 1 50
Dec. 1. By order paid stationery and stamps ... 55
Dec. 23. By order paid Heukel & Co., printing Min., 18624
1892.
April 28. By amt. in Treas. Synodical Fund 4 00
$374 23 f374 23
1S92.
April 28. To amt. in Treasury Synodical Fund .... 4 00
1891. CHURCH EXTENSION FUND.
Ma}' 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Enoch's church, Enochville, N. C. . . $137 46
July 9. By order paid Treas. Church Ext. Board . 137 46
$137 46 $137 46
189I. BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Ma}' 5. To amt. rec'd from Finance Committee at
St. Enoch's church, Enochville, N. C. . $127 79
Sept. 23. To cash from Marvel Ritchie, by Rev. C.
C. Lyerly 1 00
To amt. transferred from Home Mission
Fund by resolution of Synod, page 45 . . 109 67
1892.
Mar. 15. To cash advanced by Treasurer 11 50
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189I.
May 14. By order paid J. A. Graham, bene, student 15 00
Sep. g. By order paid H. E. H. Sloop, bene, student 124 98
Oct. 24. By order paid J. A. Graham, bene, student 50 00
Nov. 27. By order paid J. A. Graham, bene, student 48 4S
1892.
Mar. 15. By order paid J. A. Graham, bene, student n 50
f 249 96 f 249 96
To amt. in Treasury $ 4 00
Respectfully submitted,
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
China Grove, N. C, April 28, 1892.
The ex-Secretary's report was received and approved.
The Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College, by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, was read, received, and re-
ferred to Committee on Church Institutions.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The Board of Trustees of North Carolina College rejoices in being
able to report the continued prosperity of our beloved institution. —
Many and marked are the blessings that the Lord our God has given
us during this year ; so that we are greatly encouraged and strengthen-
ed to push on and up.
THE FINANCIAL AGENT.
Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, our Financial Agent, has been doing
faithful and successful work. He has visited and canvassed 36 con-
gregations and 57 families ; preached 67 times and delivered 31 ad-
dresses on the subject of education and our institution ; been absent
from his family 59 days ; and traveled 720 miles at an actual expense
of $96.55-
We cannot too strongly urge the continuance of this work ; and
we trust that the Synod, in view of the good already accomplished,
and that which may yet be accomplished, will continue to pay the
necessary expenses. On account of certain changes in the arrange-
ment of work at the college, it is the expressed wish of the Board that,
in the future, the president, Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, will act as finan-
cial agent.
FINANCES.
Of the principal of the Endowment Fund there has been collect-
ed, up to the present time, the sum of $2,143.10, all of which has been
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safely invested at 8 per cent. Of the interest, there has been collected,
this year, the sum of $687. 15.
The receipts for tuition, room-rent, incidental fees, &c, have been,
up to this time, $1,844.00. Hence, the income of the institution, from
all sources, has been $2,531.15.
We sincerely regret that no collections for the college have been
reported this year, notwithstanding the resolution of Synod, adopted
in 1890 (see Minutes, 1890, p. 27), and we desire to urge upon Synod
the necessity of continuing said collections.
IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIRS, &C.
Each Literary Society has greatly improved and beautified its hall
at an aggregated cost of $182.50, and these halls are said to be now
amongst the handsomest society-halls in the State. The campus has
been greatly improved, graded, and sown in lawn grass, and other
necessary work done, in the way of sewerage, out -buildings, &c, &c,
at a cost of $137.09. Fire-escapes have been placed in every room on
the second and third floors of the main building ; the halls of the wing-
buildings have been ceiled and plastered ; the laboratory has been
completely overhauled ; and improvements made in the library at a
cost of $228.55, nearly all of which, namely $195, has been paid by
the Faculty out of their own individual funds.
INSURANCE.
At the annual meeting of the Board, the following was unani-
mously adopted :
Resolved, As no insurance is now carried on the college property
for the benefit of the North Carolina Synod, that immediate steps be
taken to have. the property insured for $10,000 (ten thousand dollars)
for one year, and that the Synod be asked at its next convention to re-
imburse the Board, whatever it may cost ; and that the president of
the Board be instructed to present to Synod the extreme importance
of having the college buildings, &c, insured, and that Synod be urged
to carry not less than $10,000 (ten thousand dollars) on the same.
It seems hardly necessary to do more than to read the resolution
in 3'our hearing. The college is the property of the Synod. The build-
ings, apparatus, &c, are worth, at the very lowest calculation, $20,000
(twenty thousand dollars), and should, by all means, be insured against
loss by fire. The treasurer of the Board, Captain Jonas Cook, Esq.,
could not command the ready cash with which to insure for the amount
named in the resolution, but took out a policy of $1,000 (one thous-
and dollars) for five years, for the benefit of certain creditors, against
loss by fire, at a cost of $30 (thirty dollars), which the Board respect-
fully asks the Synod to pay.
The Board also unanimously asks the Synod to place the follow-
ing among its standing resolutions :
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Resolved i. That any person being elected as a member of the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, and failing to qualify
during the synodical year, shall thereby forfeit his election, and the
place sball be filled by the Synod at its next annual meeting.
Resolved 2. That if any member of the Board is absent from the
annual and semi-annual meetings of the Board, during any synodical
year, without naving rendered to the Board satisfactory reasons for his
absence, he shall be reported to Synod, with the request that his place
be declared vacant.
The Board also unanimously expresses its appreciation, and
thanks to the Synod, for printing 1,000 (one thousand) copies of its
last annual report.
Such, dear brethren, is the report we have to lay before you. As
was said in the beginning, we feel encouraged and strengthened. The
year's work has been a success, and we are sure that the Synod and
the whole church will join with us in rendering praise and thanks-
giving to Him, from whom alone all success and blessings come. —
But we have not reached our ideal. Our institution is not yet all that
we desire it to be ; not what it should be ; not what it could be ; nay
not what it will be, if we all pray and work for it as we should. May
God help every member of this Synod and of our church, more to know
and love and honor our institution, and more to pray and labor for it.
GEO. H. COX,
President Board of Trustees North Carolina College.
The President of North Carolina College, Rev. Prof.
J. D. Shirey, made a report on the College, which was re-
ceived and referred to Committee on Institutions.
Report of the Board of Trustees of the Mt. Pleasant
Female Seminary, by Rev. W. R. Brown, was read, re-
ceived, and referred to Committee on Institutions.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT.
PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
The good, though quiet work which has characterized Mt. Pleas-
ant Female Seminary in the past, has been kept up during the session
which is now drawing to a close. This present session has, notwith-
standing the financial stringency of the times, been an average one.
The enrollment for the year is 42. of which number 19 are boarding
pupils. There are no young ladies completing the course this session.
In January last, Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn presented his resignation as
principal of the Seminary to the Board, his resignation to take effect
at the close of this scholastic year. His reasons for this were good
and satisfactory to the Board, and, at a called meeting of the Board in
February, his resignation was reluctantly accepted.
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Immediate steps were taken to elect his successor, and the Board
was fortunate enough to secure the services of Rev. Prof. C. L. T.
Fisher, who was unanimously elected Principal of Mt. Pleasant Female
Seminary. The Board has perfect confidence in Prof. Fisher's ability,
and his energy and perseverance are well known in this Synod. Prof.
Fisher will have associated with him as teachers Misses Julia and Ella
Belle Shirey, Mrs. Kliffmuller, and Mrs. C. L. T. Fisher. The three
first named have taught in the Seminary before, and to the entire sat-
isfaction of all concerned. Parents cannot place their daughters under
any teachers who will exert a more wholesome influence, or who will
set before the young ladies a better example, or a more Christian,
social, and refining influence, than the teachers of Mt. Pleasant Female
Seminary.
The dormitories are to be refitted in good, neat, and attractive
style, and every convenience will be given that is to be had in sim-
ilar schools.
The Principal will meet all pupils coming by rail at Concord, and
give them a closed carriage conveyance to Mt. Pleasant, free of charge
to them, thereby meeting in a great measure the common objection,
that the school is off the railroad. With the advantages this Seminary
offers, it should receive a liberal patronage from other synods of the
South, as well as the full patronage and hearty co-operation of our
own Synod.
We would also call the attention of the Synod to the fact, that
there is a small debt resting on the Seminary. Prof. Linn holds a
note of the Board for the same. The first principal of this note was
$ 387-35t bearing 8 per cent, interest, payable annually. Synod, by a
special resolution in 1887, agreed to pay this debt in annual install-
ments of $100.00 each. This resolution was complied with in the years
of 1888, 1889, and 1890. In 1891 the payment was not made, and the
amount due now is $185.85. Prof. Linn earnestly desires the payment
of this note in full, and the Board hopes Synod will be able to cancel
this debt at this meeting.
There is one vacancy in the Board to be filled at this meeting of
Synod. Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
President Board Trustees Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary.
Rev. Prof. J. A. L,inn, ex-principal of Mt. Pleasant
Female Seminary, made report on said institution, which
was received and referred to Committee on Institutions.
The following hours for conducting the business of
Synod were agreed upon : from 9 o'clock A. M. to 12 ; and
from 1.30 to 4.30 P. M.
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REPORTS ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH
were read and referred to proper committee.
The following was offered by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau ;
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to express in
some suitable way, with a motto or Scriptural quotation, our appre-
ciation of, honor for, and compliments to Rev. J. A. Seiss, D. D., LL.
D., pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion, Philadelphia, Pa.,
on the 50th anniversary of his having entered the holy ministry in
our great Evangelical Lutheran Church, which event is to be celebra-
ted in his church in Philadelphia, May 3d, 1892.
Revs. S. Rothrock, F. W. E. Peschau, J. A. Linn, and
W. A. L,utz were appointed a committee on the above.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Reports on
State of the Church, with Lord's Prayer and benediction.
SECOND SESSION.
April 30, 9 A. M.
Synod being called to order, devotional service was
conducted by Rev. W. A. L,utz. Minutes of former session
were read and approved. Report of the Executive Com-
mittee, by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, was read and received, to
be referred to the proper committee.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE SYNOD.
Brethren : — The Executive Committee of Synod herewith re-
spectfully submits its annual report. We have held four meetings
during the year, and have transacted the following business :
I. THE FORSYTH MISSION.
In order that the Forsyth Mission might be supplied with regular
services until more permanent arrangements could be made, our com-
mittee instructed its Corresponding Secretary, Rev. C. A. Rose, to lay
the matter before the Northern Conference and ask the brethren to
supply the mission. When the time for the meeting of the Conference
came, there was not a quorum present ; and, therefore, the business
could not be attended to. Rev. Rose then visited the field in person,
and, upon consultation with the mission, found that they felt them-
selves financially unable to comply with the conditions named by
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Synod, (see Minutes, page 35); and, therefore, the Executive Commit-
tee could not provide a missionary. As the next best thing that could
be done under all the circumstances, arrangements were made for Rev.
E. P. Parker to supply Shiloh and Bethany, and different brethren to
supply Nazareth until the meeting of Synod.
The question, therefore, of providing a missionary for that field is
still before Synod, demanding a settlement. The field is somewhat
hopeful, and may with proper care and culture eventually be made
self-sustaining.
We, therefore, recommend that Synod appropriate two hundred
dollars ($200.00) per annum to the Forsyth Mission, and that the
Executive Committee be authorized to employ a missionary as soon as-
possible.
II. THE MISSION AT WINSTON.
Considerable correspondence was had with Rev. L,. K. Probst,
Secretary of the Board of Missions of the United Synod, relative to the
work that had been done at Winston, by Rev. W. A. I,utz, before the
Board had taken charge of the mission ; and inasmuch as there was a
complication of matters, and a consequent misunderstanding, it was.
deemed best for our Executive Committee to meet with the Secretary
of the Board of Missions for the purpose of consultation and explana-
tion. Said meeting was held in Salisbury, N. C, October 31, 1891,
Rev. Iy. K. Probst being present. After full and satisfactory explana-
tions by Rev. Probst, and in view of the fact that the Synod had
already pledged itself to "earnest and active co-operation with any
missionary" that the Board might place at Winston, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted :
WHEREAS, Information concerning the work at Winston, N. C,
has been placed before our Executive Committee by the Secretary of
the Board of Missions of the United Synod, and request made that we
designate the amount that the Synod will contribute to the work ; and,
Whereas, There is no fund now in the hands of the Treasurer,
at the disposal of our committee, that can be appropriated to said
work ; and,
Whereas, This committee has no authority to pledge any amount
in advance of the action of Synod ; therefore,
Resolved 1. That we are glad to hear of the work and prospects
at Winston, N. C, and wish it God-speed.
Resolved 2. That as the North Carolina Synod has been co-ope-
rating with the United Synod since its first formation (contributing
from $800 to $1000 per year to its work), that it is the opinion of the
committee that the same fidelity will be observed in the future ; and,
therefore, we deem it only necessary to refer the Board of Missions to
the action of our Synod at its last meeting (see Minutes, 1891, p. 35,
res. 3).
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Resolved 3. That we, the Executive Committee ,of Synod, urge
our pastors and congregations to act in conformity with the above
resolution.
III. THE BLACKWELDER WILL CASE.
After long and wearisome correspondence, consultation, &c, &c,
your committee is pleased to be able to report a final settlement of the
Blackwelder will case, as follows :
We have sold to Mr. A. D. Misenheimer the Synod's interest in
the estate of Mr. M. A. Blackwelder, deceased, for the sum of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) cash, and have executed a deed for the same.
The money has been at interest at six per cent, up to this time, but is
now at the disposal of the Synod. As it was the evident intention of
the legator that the principal was to remain intact, the interest only
to be used, your committee now respectfully recommends the following
for adoption :
Resolved, That the money obtained from the estate of M. A.
Blackwelder, deceased, be invested by the Treasurer of the Executive
Committee, Mr. I. F. Patterson, for the North Carolina Synod ; and
that the interest be paid annually to the Board of Church Extension
of the Synod.
IV. THE ALAMANCE PASTORATE.
The following petition from Macedonia and St. Paul congrega-
tions, of the Alamance pastorate, has been received, and explains itself:
Burlington, N. C, February, 1892.
To the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Synod,
Dear Brethren :
Whereas, Frieden's congregation, formerly associated with us
in the Alamance pastorate, has declared itself self-sustaining, and
has called our pastor for his whole time, thus leaving us without
pastoral care ; and
Whereas, We are unable of ourselves to sustain a pastor, there-
fore, we, the joint council of Macedonia and St. Paul's churches, do
petition you as follows :
1. We offer our two congregations, together with a salary of two
hundred dollars ($200.00), which we ask you to accept as a part of a
missionary pastorate, for the employment of a State missionary.
2. We pray you to locate said missionary in the town of Burling-
ton ; and while we cannot, at once, furnish a residence, we promise,
in the near future, to build a parsonage in the town of Burlington,
which will then be open as a free residence for said missionary.
3. We would earnestly desire the services of our former pastor,
Rev. C. B. Miller, could his services be had, but he, feeling it his duty
to accept charge of Frieden's church, we now look to your wisdom for
the selection of the man.
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4. In conclusion, we pray you to give this matter prompt atten-
tion, as the importance of this field is such as to make a protracted
vacancy very injurious to our interests.
{Signed by both Councils)
Macedonia Council. St. Paul Council.
H. M. Fowler, H. A. Cheek,
p. F. Sutton, h. w. Steele,
Elders. Elders.
W. R. Ross, Wm. B. Sharp,
H. G. Fowler, J. J. Sharp,
Adolphus Cheek, M. J. Anthony,
Deacons. Deacons.
After a very careful consideration of all the circumstances and
surroundings, the Executive Committee unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing, viz. :
Resolved, That we recommend that Synod appropriate $300 to
the Alamance pastorate.
v. our beneficiaries.
Our two Beneficiaries have made commendable progress during
this year.
Mr. H. E. H. Sloop is at the Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.
In a letter, dated Feb. 15, 1892, he says that unless he can get remu-
nerative work during vacation, or that Synod can give him a larger
appropriation, he does not know how he can meet expenses during
the next year. We have recommended him to vacant pastorates, but,
so far as we know he has not, as yet, secured any work for the vaca-
tion months. O, that some of our wealthy laymen could be induced
to contribute annually to a fund to assist in the preparation of such
young men at College and Seminary.
We recommend that Synod appropriate the sum of one hundred
and fifty dollars ($150.00) to Mr. Sloop for the next year.
Mr. J. A. Graham, this year, completes his literary course at
North Carolina College, and will take First Distinction in scholar-
ship, conduct, and attendance. He contemplates entering the Gettys-
burg Seminary at the beginning of the next Seminary year. Having
had assurances of assistance from the Maryland Synod, he will not be
under the necessity of asking for an appropriation from this Synod.
VI. THE STATE MISSIONARY.
It will be remembered that, at the last convention of Synod, upon
the recommendation of the president, in his annual report, the Exec-
utive Committee of Synod was authorized to employ a State Mission-
ary, and pledges were made to the amount of $356 (three hundred and
fifty-six dollars) toward his support.
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It should also be remembered that no other funds of the Synod
were available for this work.
The amount of the pledges, as we all know, is not sufficient to se-
cure the labors of such a man as we ought and must have. It will
not do for us to make a mistake in the selection of the man. It is the
judgment of your Executive Committee that he should be one who
has had experience in mission work ; a genial man of mature years ;
a fluent speaker, a sound Lutheran, and a consecrated Christian. But
we cannot secure the labors of such a man upon uncertainties.
It is also the judgment of your Executive Committee that, when-
ever a State Missionary is employed, the policy of the Synod should
be settled : the work should not be undertaken for one year, only, but
should be a continuous work : and the means for the carrying on of
the work should come from a permanently established fund.
Realizing these facts, and believing that, if we could have the co-
operation of the W. H. and F. Missionary Societies of our Synod, we
could permanently support a State Missionary, your Executive Com-
mittee sent the following petition to the annual convention of the
Women's Society which met at Charlotte, Aug. 12-13, 1891.
TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE W. H. AND F. M. SOCIETIES
OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Greetings in the name of our dear Lord Jesus :
At a late meeting of the Executive Committee of Synod, the fol-
lowing was unanimously adopted, and placed in my hands to be trans-
mitted to you, with the request that your society take action upon the
same at your annual convention, to be held in Charlotte, viz., that
Whereas, The Executive Committee of Synod has been author-
ized, by Synod, to employ a State Missionary, to labor within our
bounds ; and,
Whereas, Pledges have been made in Synod, sufficient to par-
tially support said State Missionary ; and,
Whereas, Without the assistance of the W. H. and F. M. So-
ciety, the Executive Committee of Synod is financially unable to em-
ploy a State Missionary ; and, in consequence, the home-work within
our bounds is languishing ; and,
Whereas, We understand that the W. H. and F. M. Society of
our Synod has fulfilled its pledge to Knoxville ;
Therefore, we, the Executive Committee of Synod, respectfully
and earnestly ask that the W. H. and F. M. Society of our Synod co-
operate with us in the support of said State Missionary to the amount
of $350 annually, so soon as the Executive Committee of Synod shall
inform you that said missionary is at work in the field.
Although the president of the Society, Mrs. W. R. Brown, called
attention to this document, in her report (see Min., p. 5), and al-
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though it was placed in the hands of the Committee on Letters and
Petitions, (see Min., p. 14) that committee did not offer any report
concerning it (see Min., p. 16), no action was taken upon it and no
reply was sent to the Executive Committee of Synod.
For these reasons we have not employed a State Missionary, and
now refer the matter to Synod for further consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
Chmn. Exec. Com.
REPORTERS APPOINTED.
The following were appointed to report for the follow-
ing papers : Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., and W. H.
Strauss, Esq., Wilmington Messenger and Charlotte papers;
Mr. John M. Cook, Concord Standard; Rev. J. Q. Wertz,
Salisbury Daily Herald ; Rev. W. A. Lutz, Winston papers ;
Rev. W. R. Brown, Mission News; Rev. Prof. C. L, T.
Fisher, Our Church Paper ; Mr. E. H. Aull, of the L,utheran
Visitor Co., being present, was asked to report for Visitor.
Reports on the State of the Churches resumed.
The Report of the Special Committee on Applications
of New Churches for Admission into Synod, was read and
received, to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CHURCH
PETITIONS.
The papers referred to us are :
1. A petition from St. Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran
church in Wilmington, N. C-, together with a copy of its Constitution,
asking to be received into connection with this body.
Having complied with the constitutional requirements, we recom-
mend that St. Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran church, Wil-
mington, N. C, be received as an integral part of this Synod, and that
the delegate's name be entered upon the roll.
2. A petition from Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran congregation,
Winston, N. C, asking to be received into connection with Synod.
The petition is not accompanied with a copy of the Constitution
of the congregation, as required by the Constitution of Synod ; but
the petitioners state that they endorse the Constitution of Synod ; and
we are assured by the pastor that the Constitution of the congregation
is in harmony with Synod's Constitution. He states further that the
cause of the congregational Constitution not being submitted is, that
it was recently submitted to the Board of Missions, and has not yet
been returned to the petitioners. In view of these facts, whilst the
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terms of admission have not heen literally complied with, we believe
they have been virtually, and therefore we recommend that Augsburg
Evangelical Lutheran congregation be received into connection with
this Synod. Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY,
J. A. LINN,
L. H. ROTHROCK.
Item 1. Adopted.
On motion, Synod suspended further consideration on
above report, to hear the appointed address on Education.
On motion, Rev. B. W. Cronk was excused from delivering
the annual address on Education, on account of sickness.
Report of Committee on Institutions and Education
was read by Rev. B. S. Brown, and received, to be acted
upon item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
The Committee on Church Institutions and Education has exam-
ined the papers placed in its hands, and makes the following report :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
North Carolina College is in as good and promising a condition as
for years. We recommend :
1. That the reports of the Presidents of the Board and Faculty be
printed with the Minutes of Synod.
2. That Synod affirm its high appreciation of the fidelity of those
who have had the institution under their care.
3. That Sj'nod approve "the expressed wish of the Board that, in
the future, the president, Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, will act as financial
agent," in place of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, who will not be able to
fill this place in consequence of his future additional labors as princi-
pal of Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, under the same conditions as
those under which Rev. Prof. Fisher acted.
4. That for the coming year, as per resolution of Synod, found on
p. 27 of Minutes for 1890, collections for the college be taken.
5. That Synod reimburse Capt. Jonas Cook for the $30 paid by
him on insurance on North Carolina College.
6. That Synod pass the following resolutions, as per request of the
Board :
"Resolved 1. That any person being elected as a member of the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, and failing to qualify
during the synodical year, shall thereby forfeit his election, and the
place shall be filled by the Synod at its next annual meeting."
JO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
' ' Resolved 2. That if any member of the Board is absent from the
annual and semi-annual meetings of the Board, during any synodical
year without having rendered to the Board satisfactory reasons for his
absence, he shall be reported to Synod, with the request that his place
be declared vacant/'
II. MT. PLEASANT FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary is in a fairly prosperous condition.
Pertaining to it we recommend :
1. That Synod assure the worthy and efficient retiring President,.
Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn, that it recognizes the vast usefulness of the
Seminary during the time that it has been under his supervision, and
that it appreciates greatly his faithful and successful management
thereof.
2. That Synod is especially glad to learn that the Board of Trus-
tees has secured for the future a principal, in the person of Rev. Prof.
C. L. T. Fisher, who, we are confident, will continue developing the
school towards the highest standard.
3. That gratification be expressed at the securing by the Principal-
elect of a most excellent corps of instructors.
4. That the amount on indebtedness $ 185.85, due from Synod, be
promptly paid.
5. That as soon as this report is disposed of as a whole, Principal
Fisher be invited to address Synod with reference to the Female Semi-
nary interests.
III. CONCLUSION.
1. We recommend that Synod solicit the prayers of our people on
behalf of both College and Seminary.
2. That pastors be requested to present, publicly and privately to
their people, the importance of these schools for higher education, and
make known their financial and other needs.
3. That parochial or other local schools are regarded by Synod
as of essential importance to the proper progress of the church at large,
of each congregation, and of the individual members of the church.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
C. C. LYERLY,
V. T. MELCHOR,
Committee.
First part of report on North Carolina College :
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Adopted.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Report on
Institutions, with benediction by President, to meet at 1.30
P. M.
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THIRD SESSION.
April 30 — 1.30 P. M.
Synod was opened with devotional services by Rev.
H. A. Trexler. The Report of Committee on Church In-
stitutions was resumed.
Second part of report, in regard to Mount Pleasant
Female Seminary, was taken up.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Adopted.
Recommendations 1 and 2 of this committee were
adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The Reports of Delegates to Sister Synods were re-
ceived.
Report of Archivarius, Rev. J. D, Shirey, was read
and received.
Report of Committee on President's Report was read
by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, and received, to be considered item
by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
We, your Committee 011 President's Report, have considered the
same, and beg leave to submit the following :
1. We find several recommendations concerning the work at Win-
ston. Your committee would recommend that Synod take prompt
action thereon.
2. We also find reference to certain papers relating to the Seaman's
Mission, which are in the hands of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.
Your committee would recommend that they be read for the informa-
tion of Synod, and that such action be taken in regard to this mission
as may seem best.
3. Your committee is gratified to learn that the work of the W.
H. and F. M. Society is accomplishing so much, and would recom-
mend that Synod give this work its moral support and encouragement.
4. We recommend that the action of the President in granting the
petition of Frieden's congregation, for the formation of a new pastor-
ate, be approved.
5. The President makes ten recommendations, which are worthy
the consideration of Synod. Your committee recommend that these
be taken up seriatim, and action upon them be taken by the Synod.
6. Your committee would express its appreciation of the very full
and comprehensive report of our worthy President, and also its grati-
fication with the good showing made in the annual review of the ma-
$2 MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
terial and substantial progress within the bounds of our Synod during;
the past year. Respectfully submitted,
C. A. MARKS,
J. Q. WERTZ,
SILAS P. WRIGHT.
Item i. Deferred until the consideration of Report of
Committee on Executive Committee's Report.
Items i, 2, 3, 4. Adopted.
The (10) ten recommendations in the President's Re-
port were taken up singly with a view to adoption.
Item 1. Not adopted.
On consideration of item 2 the following was adopted :
Resolved, That the following resolution take the place of the 4th
resolution in the Standing Resolutions, printed in Minutes and Con-
stitution.
Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said charge
that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with third
resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pastor fails
to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him, he waives
all protection under this resolution.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Report of
Committee on President's Report, with Lord's Prayer and
benediction, to meet Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 2 — 9 A. M.
Devotional service conducted by Rev. H. M. Petrea.
The Committee on President's Report not being present,
other business was taken up.
Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions was read
by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, and received, to be considered
item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
Your committee would respectfully report that letters, asking to
be excused from attendance on Synod, have been placed in our hands
from the following brethren : Rev. W. H. Cone, New Market, Va. ;
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 33
Rev. A. D. L. Moser, Charlotte, N. C. ; Rev. M. Wolff, Ridgeway, N.
C. ; Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, Monroe, Ga. ; Rev. P. Miller, Concord, N. C.
We recommend : i. That these letters be read before Synod ; 2.
That these brethren be excused ; 3. That the letters be turned over to
the archivarius.
RESIGNATION OF A TRUSTEE.
Dr. A. R. Shimpoch, one of our honored laymen, has submitted
his resignation, which is herewith presented, as a member of the Board
of Trustees of North Carolina College.
4. We recommend that it be accepted with regret, and that the va-
cancy thus created be filled.
PETITIONS FOR MONEY.
Two petitions for money are in our hands. One from Bethany
church, Stokes Co., N. C. ; the other from Concord, to pay for Rev. D.
J. Koontz's coffin.
5. We recommend : 1. That the same be read before Synod. 2.
That Synod grant the requests if it can see its way clear to do so.
Respectfully submitted,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
V. R. STICKLEY,
Iv. D. PEELER,
Committee.
Item 1. Adopted and letters read.
Items 2, 3, 4. Adopted. That part of item 5, refer-
ring to Bethany Church, already answered by a loan of
$100.00 from the Board of Church Extension.
A motion, to refer the second part of item 5 to Commit-
tee on Appropriations, was amended to take u^) collection
for the burial expenses of Rev. D. J. Koontz, (col.) Re-
port adopted as amended. Collections amounted to $12.57 '■>
afterwards Rev. B. S. Brown made a special donation of
$5.00 to make up the necessary and asked for sum of $17.57.
The report of Special Committee on church petitions
resumed. On motion, the latter part referring to and rec-
ommending the admission of Augsburg Mission, at Win-
ston, N. C, was adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Finance Committee was read by Rev. W.
A. L/Utz, and adopted.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to report :
i. We have carefully examined Treasurer's Report, and find it
with vouchers correct.
2. We have received from churches the amounts as follows :
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Rev. Chas. B. King :
St. John's ....
$ 15 oo
1 15 00
| 15 OO
$ 20 00
$ 15 00
$ 80 00
Rev. P. Miller :
St. John's ....
15 5o
9 43
9 43
9 43
43 79
Rev. W. R. Brown :
Organ
10 00
25 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
55 00
Ebenezer
4 00
10 00
4 00
5 00
4 00
27 00
Rev. C. B. Miller :
Frieden's
10 00
20 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
50 00
St. Paul's
5 00
6 90
6 42
2 68
21 00
Macedonia ....
5 00
3 00
2 00
10 00
Rev. C. A. Marks :
Luther's Chapel. .
15 00
20 00
15 00
7 00
8 00
65 00
Center Grove. . .
7 00
8 00
5 00
2 00
3 00
25 00
Rev. J. Q. Wertz :
Union
15 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
45 00
Christiana ....
5 00
7 00
7 00
7 34
3 00
29 34
Rev. H. A. Trexler :
St. Peter's ....
26 00
5 61
31 61
26 00
St. Matthew's . .
26 00
Rev. V. R. Stickley :
St. Enoch ....
15 00
9 25
3i 19
5 00
60 44
Trinity
10 00
12 80
5 00
27 80
Rev. G. H. Cox :
St. Stephen's . . .
5 00
7 00
5 00
3 °°
3 °°
23 00
Mt. Olive
5 00
7 00
5 uo
3 °°
3 00
23 00
Rev. R. L. Brown :
St. Matthew's. . .
4 00
5 00
1 00
1 00
2 00
13 00
Reformation . . .
1 00
1 00
30
1 00
1 oc
4 3°
Providence. . . .
2 00
3 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
10 00
Harmony Hill . .
Rev. B. W. Cronk :
Salem
3 00
5 00
5 00
2 00
5 00
20 00
St. Luke
5 00
6 15
7 00
3 25
5 00
26 40
Rev. F.W.E.Peschau
St. James (Station)
Seaman's Mission
St. Paul's ....
20 00
35 00
10 00
10 00
75 00
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PASTORS
AND
PASTORATES.
Synodical
Treasury.
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Rev. W. S. Bowman:
St. Mark's ....
Rev. B. S. Brown :
Holy Trinity . . .
Mt. Carmel ....
Albemarle ....
Rev. C. C. Lyerly :
Bethel
Luther's
Rev. C. A. Rose :
St. Paul's
Christ's
Bethel
Rev. W. G. Campbell
St. James . ... .
10 oo
10 oo
25
3 00
5 00
4 00
5 00
2 00
5 00
10 00
10 00
25
2 OO
7 00
3 00
15 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
25
2 00
5 00
2 00
27 63
3 58
20 00
5 00
9 5o
1 00
1 00
1 15
5 00
3 43
5 00
7 00
25
1 00
4 uo
3 00
5 00
30 00
4i 5o
1 00
9 00
18 00
10 15
56 63
14 01
40 00
St. Andrew's . . .
Vacant :
St. Luke's ....
Pilgrim's (%). . .
2 00
50
50
4 00
7 00
Bethany {%) . . .
Piny
Rev. W. Kimball :
Grace
ConcorJia ....
Rev. J. M. Hedrick :
Cold Water ....
2 00
3 75
7 23
3 5o
1 75
2 00
2 00
16 73
5 50
Mt. Hermon . . .
Prosperity ....
Vacant :
Nazareth
Shiloh
Hopewell
Bethany
Rev. D. W. Michael:
St. Michael. . . .
St. Paul's
Amity
Rev. H. M. Brown :
Trinity
Richland ....
Zion {%)
Rev. G. D. Bernheim
St. Matthew's. . .
1 00
1 15
1 00
2 00
25
50
3 00
2 03
1 35
2 00
1 00
1 00
2 00
25
50
7 00
4 00
2 00
1 00
1 12
1 00
5 12
3 15
2 GO
25
50
3 00
3 °o
1 00
55
2 00
25
50
2 00
2 00
1 00
1 22
1 00
2 55
8 00
1 00
2 00
16 22
12 03
5 35
Rev. W. A. Lutz :
Augsburg Mission.
5 00
5 00
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Sunday collection, to be counted in Synodical Treasury, $8.38.
3. We find no contributions to Synod from the following churches:
Harmony Hill, Mocksville ; St. James, Sumter, S. C. ; Seaman's
Mission ; St. James, Concord ; St. Andrew's, Concord ; Pilgrim,
Bethany, Piny, Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, Prosperity.
4. We have placed in hands of the Treasurer of Synod the follow-
ing amounts for purposes named :
Synodical Treasury $ 301 16
Home Mission . 294 46
Foreign Mission 252 68
Church Extension 160 55
Beneficiary Education . 96 15
Total $1105 00
5. We recommend that another column be added, to be known as
children's column for missions.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
W. H. STRAUSS,
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
Report of Committee on the Executive Committee's
Report was read by Rev. C. B. Miller, and received, to be
considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
Item 1. We recommend that this item be referred to Committee
on Missions.
Item 2. We recommend that resolutions 1, 2, and 3, in regard to
Winston Mission, be adopted.
Item 3. We recommend the adoption of the Executive Commit-
tee's action in regard to settlement of Blackwelder will case, and that
the money be invested for North Carolina Synod, and the interest an-
nually be placed at the disposal of Synod.
Item 4. We recommend the adoption of 'Executive Committee's
action in regard to petition from Alamance pastorate, and also the ap-
propriation of three hundred dollars to said pastorate.
Item 5. We recommend the appropriation of one hundred dollars
to Mr. H. E. H. Sloop instead of one hundred and fifty dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
W. KIMBALL,
H. B. KIMBALL-
MINtTTES B. 1,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
Items i and 2. Adopted. Synod adjourned, pending
-consideration of item 3, for a recess often minutes, to hear
the address on Missions. Revs. L. K. Probst, G. D. Bern-
heim, W. Kimball, W. A. L,utz, and W. S. Bowman made
addresses. Synod adjourned for dinner with benediction,
to meet in afternoon session.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 2, 1.30 o'clock.
Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn conducted the devotional service.
Minutes of the second and third sessions were read and ap-
proved.
The Report of the Committee on Executive Committee's
Report resumed.
Items 3, 4, 5. Adopted.
Under the consideration of item 4, the following sub-
scriptions were pledged : Ministers, $97.00 ; laymen, $49. 50 ;
charges, $50.00 ; total, $196.50.
List of names and amount placed in the hands of the
Executive Committee.
Report of Committee on President's Report resumed,
and Synod proceeded to define the meaning of ' 'fully iden-
tify the Synod in the work at Winston," as contained in
the item already adopted, which was done by adopting the
following resolution, viz.: that we appropriate to the Win-
ston Mission $1,500.00, to be paid in three annual install-
ments, as follows : Jan. 1, 1893, Jan- r> ^9^ Jan. 1, 1895.
Revs. W. S. Bowman and C. B. Miller were excused
from further attendance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned, pending consideration of Report of
Committee on President's Report.
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SIXTH SESSION.
Ma¥ 3 — 9 A. M.
Synod opened with devotional services by Rev. W-
R. Brown. Minutes of former session read and approved.
Report of Committee on President's Report resumed ;
Items 3, 4, adopted. Item 5, adopted as amended by the
following resolution :
Resolved, That this item be referred to the Executive Committee
in connection with the college authorities.
Items 6 and 7 adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Report of Committee on the State of the Church was read
by Rev. C. T. L,. Fisher, received, and adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The state of the church is the great question of our Synod. It is-
the same question which confronts us when, in a broader sense, we ask
ourselves what is the condition of Christianity in the world ? Con-
fessedly this is a great question. Is Christianity successfully coping
with the powers of darkness that portentously hang upon the hemis-
phere of our time ? Is she moving forward, attacking and overcoming
the evils of the nineteenth century ? Is she pressing on, conquering
and to conquer ?
We occupy a world of our own, a world in which God has placed
us to dare, to fight, and conquer in His name. Are we valiant soldiers,
and are we bringing our world into subjection to Christ ?
We might ask, what is the state of church life in our Synod?
Do we adhere to our confessions firmly ? Is our numerical strength
increasing ? Are our benevolent contributions growing larger ? These
are all important questions, but important, namely, because related to
a greater question.
The great question is, Is Christ in His conquering, sanctif}Ting
power, dwelling in our churches and in the hearts of our people ? Not
that we find no sin or discouragements confronting us, but whether
the triumph of the Gospel is being sealed by the presence and power
of the Spirit of Christ.
Your committee has followed the Reports on the State of the
Church with intense interest. After a careful and dispassionate ex-
amination of the same, we feel fully warranted in sa3'ing, that through-
out the Synod the evidences of piety and progress are of .a decidedly
encouraging nature.
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1. The response given among our people to the spiritual standards
■which we know our ministry to possess, and to the faithful preaching
•of the infallible Word, is evidence to us of the presence of Christ in
our churches.
2. There is a distinct and growing Lutheran consciousness among
us which, on the whole, is neither narrow or pharisaic, nor latitudina-
rian — a Lutheranisru conscious of its dignity and power, but with guile
or malice to none.
3. The church enterprise in many of our congregations, evidenced
•by a firm, forward step in church and parsonage improvements, is a
most gratifying and hopeful sign of -an intelligent devotion to the
Master's work.
4. We record with unbounded pleasure the missionary life in our
Synod, and regard the same as an unmistakable sign of a growing
consciousness of our duty and the mission of our dear old church.
5. On the whole, the reports are full of encouragements, and
prophesy a bright and brightening future.
C. L. T. FISHER,
H. M. BROWN,
H. S. LIVENGOOD.
Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts was read by-
Rev. D. W. Michael, and received to be considered item
by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts submit the following for
endorsement :
1. That Rev. C. L. T. Fisher be requested to serve the Albemarle
congregation during the coming year, provided that a separation of
the latter church from the present pastorate be deemed advisable by
the church at Mt. Pleasant.
2. That the President of the North Carolina Synod administer the
holy communion to the Hopewell congregation at least twice during
the coming year. Respectfully submitted, .
D. W> MICHAEL,
J. D. SHIREY,
N. W. MEINUS.
Items 1, 2. Adopted. Paper adopted as a whole.
Order of business was suspended to hear the follow-
ing resolutions, offered by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, which
were adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., the "Senior Miuisterii,"
in our Synod, who has faithfully attended the sessions of this eighty.
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ninth convention of Synod, and has served in. the holy ministry for 59*
years, be requested to address us at a suitable time.
Inasmuch as Synod may adjourn today, and inasmuch as the ven-
erable Mrs. Sallie Aigle, who was confirmed by Pastor C. A. G. Storchj.
and who being blind enters her ninetieth year tomorrow ; therefore,
Resolved, That we visit her in a body, offer our Christian greet-
ings, hold a service with her,, and commend her to God.
Synod performed the above duty immediately after ad-
journment for dinner.
Committee on sending telegram to Rev. Joseph A.
Seiss made their report, which was adopted yesterday, as-
follows r
Rev. Joseph a. Seiss, d. d., LL. d.,
1603 Spring Garden Station, Phieadeefhia, Penna.
Beeoved Brother, Greetings :
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina in eighty-
ninth convention assembled, congratulates you.
We are proud of you and your loyalty to our great church. We
admire you for your pure life. We rejoice over your abundant labors,
God bless you and your people. Hebrews 13, verses 20 and 21.
S. ROTHROCK,
F. W. E. PESCHAU,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. A. LINN,
Committee.
Synod adjourned for Ordination Service. After ordi-
nation sermon by Rev. W. A. L,utz, from text Acts 20-, 28,
Mr. H. M. Petrea was ordained to the holy office of the
Gospel ministry, by the officers of Synod and the Kxatn-
ing Committee, in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Rowan Co., N. C.
Meeting adjourned with benediction.
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 3D, 1.30 P. M.
Syndd was called to order by the President.
Report of Committee on Appropriations was read by
Rev. J. A. L,inn, and received, to be considered item by item.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee find that there are now in the hands of Synod
the following funds, to-wit :
For S3'nodical Treasury $ 292. 78
For Home Missions . . 319.46
For Foreign Missions 252.68
For Church Extension 160.55
For Beneficiary Education 96.15
Total $1121.62
We recommend the following appropriations :
1. That one hundred and eighty-five dollars and eighty-five cents
be paid out of the Synodical Treasury as per resolution of Synod, as a
final settlement of the Seminary debt.
2. That the balance remaining in Synodical Treasury, one hun-
dred and six dollars and eighty-three cents, or as much thereof as may
be necessary, be appropriated to printing and distributing Minutes of
Synod.
3. That one hundred dollars be paid out of Home Mission funds
to Rev. R. Iv. Brown, for services in the Davie Mission during the
past year.
4. That the balance of Home Mission fund, two hundred and
nineteen dollars and forty-six cents, be placed at the disposal of Synod.
5. That two hundred and fifty-two dollars and sixty-eight cents,
amount now in treasury for Foreign Missions, be forwarded to the
Board of Missions of the United Synod for Foreign Missions.
6. That the Church Extension fund of one hundred and sixty
dollars and fifty-five cents, be turned over to the Board of Church Ex-
tension, to be disposed of as they may deem proper.
7. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay to Home Mission fund
amount in Beneficiary fund, $96.15, as part payment of $122.18, bor-
rowed from that fund. J. A. LINN,
R. L. BROWN,
D. M. BARRIER.
Items i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Adopted. Report adopted as
a whole.
The following young men were received as benefi-
ciaries of Synod : Messrs. J. L. Graham, T. C. Parker, C.
T. Wagner, Robt. Kyles, and H. E. H. Sloop.
On motion, it was resolved that all applicants for bene-
ficiary aid be referred to the Executive Committee with
the following instructions : That they make arrangements
42
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
with the various congregations of Synod to take these
beneficiaries into their care to provide for their education.
The following Nominating Committees were appointed
by the Chair : Committee to Nominate Trustees for Col-
lege and Seminary, Revs. W. R. Brown, J. D. Shirey, and
Mr. Jno. Cook ; Committee to Nominate Speakers for Next
Convention, Revs. J. A. Linn, J. Q. Wertz, and E. P.
Parker; Committee to Nominate Delegates to Sister Syn-
ods, Revs. H. A. Trexler, D. W. Michael, and Mr. H. R.
Plaster.
Report of Committee on Apportionment was read by
Rev. H. A. Trexler and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your committee recommend the following apportionment :
PASTORS.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
Rev.
C. B. King. .
P. Miller. . .
W. R. Brown.
J. Q. Wertz .
C. A. Marks .
B. S. Brown .
V. R. Stickley
C. A. Rose. .
B. W. Cronk.
C. B. Miller .
Rev. D. W. Michael
CHURCHES.
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Rev.
H. A. Trexler
W. Kimball .
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St. John's(Salisb'y)
St. John's(Cab'rus)
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43
Rev. R. L. Brown . .
Rev. J. M. Hedriek .
Rev. G. H. Cox . . .
Vacant.
Rev. F.W. E.Peschau
Rev. H. M. Brown. .
Rev. W. G. Campbell
Rev. W. S. Bowman.
Vacant
CHURCHES.
Rev. C. C. Lyerly . .
Vacant
Rev. G. D. Bernheim
Rev. W. A. Lutz . .
(Reformation .
St. Matthew's
Providence .
Mt. Hermon
Cold Water .
Prosperity .
f St. Stephen's
IMt. Olive. .
f St. Luke's .
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(Trinity. . . .
< Zion
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f St. James'
t St. Andrew
St. Mark's .
f Nazareth .
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Total for Synodical Treasury $ 328
Total for Home Missions 531
Total for Foreign Missions 338
Total for Church Extension 214
Total for Beneficiary Education 202
Grand Total $1613
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. TREXLER,
E. P. PARKER,
L. H. ROTHROCK.
Report of Committee on Missions was read by Rev. C.
A. Rose, and received, to be considered item by item.
44 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
Your committee would report, that in the bounds of Synod are the
following missions, claiming our attention, viz., the Davie, the Forsyth,
the Seamen's, the Burlington, the Augsburg, and the St. Matthew's
mission, concerning which we would recommend the following :
i. That $100 be appropriated to supplement the salary in the Da-
vie Mission.
2. That $200 be given to the Forsyth Mission, to supplement sala-
ry ; one-half of the same to be paid at the end of three months' service
and the balance at the next annual meeting of Synod. And that Rev.
H. A. Trexler be called as missionary for said mission.
3. That $50 be appropriated to the Seamen's Mission at Wilmington.
4. That $40 be paid Rev. E. Parker for services in the Forsyth
Mission.
5. That the amount left in the hands of the treasury for Home
Missions, after the above recommendations have been complied with,
be paid to the said St. Matthew's Mission at Wilmington, N. C.
6. The Augsburg Mission and the Burlington Mission have been
brought to the attention of Synod by another committee ; therefore,
we offer no suggestion concerning the same.
The St. Matthew's Mission of Wilmington, N. C. , petitions Synod
to aid in the* support of the pastor to the amount of $200 per year for
3 years ; and also to appropriate a sum from Synod to be paid annually
toward liquidating the debt resting upon the congregation, and also to
allow the pastor to visit the various churches of the Synod to collect
funds for their work.
In response to this, the committee, in view of the depleted condi-
tion of our treasury, and in view of the obligations already resting upon
Svnod, is at a loss to know what to recommend, and would therefore
refer the matter to Synod, and ask that a careful consideration be
given to the first two requests.
And concerning the request, that the pastor, Rev. G. D. Bernheim,
D. D., be permitted to visit the churches of Synod in behalf of the
mission, we recommend
7. That this request be cheerfully granted.
Respectfully, C. A. ROSE,
J. Q. WERTZ,
GEO. E. RICHIE,
H. R. PLASTER,
Committee.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Adopted. Report adopted
as a whole.
Report of the Board of Church Extension was read
by Rev. W. A. L,utz, and adopted as a whole.
MINUTES E. <L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The Board met May 18, 1891, and elected Rev. C. B. King, Sec.;
and I. Frank Patterson, Treas. There being so little money in the
treasury it was decided that we will not at present loan any money to
any church, but instructed the treasurer to put what was on hand
$264.12) out on interest until further orders. Desiring to awaken moie
interest in the cause of Church Extension, on Oct. 25, 1891, we sent a
circular letter to every minister in the Synod, and to all vacant con-
gregations, asking that a resolution passed by Synod in 18S8, making
it the duty of every pastor to take up a collection on the Sunday nearest
Reformation day for this cause, be observed. At the suggestion of our
zealous Secretary, we drew up, had printed, and sent out, Nov. 12th,
to every member of Synod, through the different pastors, a folding cir-
cular, setting forth a brief history, the workings, and the requests of
the Board of Church Extension, together with an equal number of en-t
velopes, asking co-operation and a liberal collection. We ask Synod
to endorse this action of ours.
We recommend the following for adoption :
THE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTEN-
SION, WHICH SHALL CONTROL, THE OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD,
1. The Board of Church Extension shall consist of two ministers
and three laymen, elected by the Synod.
2. The Officers of the Board shall be a President, Secretary, and
Treasurer, elected by the Board.
3. The meetings of the Board shall be called by the President, or
at the suggestion of a majority of the Board. It shall be the duty of
the President to notify the members of all meetings ; and in every in-
stance a statement, setting forth the purpose of the meeting, shall ac-
company the call.
4. The aim and object of the Board shall be to create and encour-
age all lawful plans to make and increase a fund, to be used in carry-
ing out the Church Extension idea, which is to assist needy and worthy
missions and struggling congregations to a house of worship.
TERMS REGULATING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
i. The Board requires an applicant for aid to fill up a " Form of
Application," with distinct and definite answers to questions asked. —
(Refer to Board for "Form of Application.")
2. Only organized and chartered congregations, and connected
with the North Carolina Synod, or points operated by the United
Synod in connection with the North Carolina Synod of the Lutheran
church, shall obtain loans from this fund, and in all cases the Board
shall hold conditional bonds and mortgages so that the congregation
must ever remain loyal to the North Carolina Synod.
3. The amount of a loan to a congregation shall not exceed the
46 MINUTES E. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
amount raised by the congregation itself, unless in extreme cases of
which the Board shall be the judge.
4. No loan shall be granted to any congregation whose ability and
willingness to refund said loan at maturity may be questioned by the
Board.
5. No loan shall be made for less than one year, or more than
three years.
6. Not less than $50.00, nor more than $500.00 shall be loaned to
any one congregation.
7. In ease any note when due cannot be paid promptly, the Board
has the power to grant the party, or parties, twelve months' time to
settle the same, provided 8 per cent, interest per annum is paid on
said note from date of maturity.
8. Every loan shall be secured either by approved security or a
mortgage on the property on which the loan is made.
9. The principal of the Loan Fund shall in no case be reduced by
making donations therefrom.
10. The Board may require congregations who have loans, to
keep up insurance on their church buildings and transfer the policies
to the Board as collateral security.
11. Contributions to the general cause, payment on Synodical
Apportionment, or donations to special churches shall not be acknowl-
edged as payment on loans.
As a conclusion to our annual report, and on behalf of this im-
portant agency of the church, we offer the following recommenda-
tions for Synod's adoption :
1. That Synod recommend anew this important agency of our
church, to the attention, consideration, and liberality of all of our
people.
2. That it be the duty of all the clergy, and all the congregations
of Synod, to co-operate as far as possible with the Board's plan for
collecting these special offerings.
3. That it be the duty of all pastors in this Synod to preach one
sermon a year on the important subject of Church Extension.
In regard to the loan made St. James, Concord, we have the ver-
bal assurance of the entire council, that they will pay entire amount
as soon as they can. Since that congregation raised a large portion
of this loan and put it in our treasury, we recommend that they be
allowed until May 1, 1894, to make final payment.
W. A. LUTZ, Pres.,
C. B. KING, Sec,
I. F. PATTERSON, Treas.,
JONAS COOK,
W. H. STRAUSS,
Board of Church Extension.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
TREASURER'S REPORT OF CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with
Church Extension Board.
April 27, 1892.
Cr. Dr.
To check from T. L. Seigle & Co $126 66
To amt. rec'd from Treas. N. C. Synod . . 137 46
To int. allowed on above ($264.12) to May
I, 1892 12 76
To cash from Rev. W. A. Lutz, Trinity ch. 5 00
To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, Grace ch.
To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, Concordia
To cash from Rev. W. A. Lutz, Trinity ch.
To cash from Rev. C. L. T. Fisher ....
To cash from Mr. C. G. Heilig, Holy Trin.
To cash from Mr. C. G. Heilig, Albemarle
To cash from Mr. C. G. Heilig, Mt. Carmel
To cash from Mr. F. B. Brown, St. Enoch's
To cash from Rev. P. Miller, St. John's . .
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, St. Paul's .
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel . . .
To cash from Rev. W. H. Cone, New Mar-
ket, Va
By order paid Henkel & Co 34 12
By amt. due Church Extension Board . . . 321 09
1891.
July
9
July
9-
1892.
April
27.
1 891.
Nov.
27.
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13-
Jan.
13-
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15-
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15-
Jan.
15-
Feb.
10.
Feb.
10.
Mar.
22.
Mar.
22.
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To amt. due Church Extension Board . . . $321 09
To cash from Trustees St. James' church,
Concord, in part payment of loan .... 100 00
Amount in Treasury $421 09
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business was read
by Rev. W. R. Brown, and received, to be considered item
by item.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UN-
FINISHED BUSINESS.
Your committee would submit the following :
1. On page 30. What has President of the Board of Church Ex-
tension done toward securing a charter for said Board ?
48 MINCTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAKOUNA.
2. On same page. Has the Board of Church Extension secured a
note in proper form from the council of St. James Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Concord, N. C, for money loaned to the Canonville Mission ?
3. Has the President of Synod performed the duty imposed upon
him by resolution 3, on page 38 ?
4. On page 45. Was as much as $150.00 due Rev. H. M. Brown
for work in Forsyth Mission ?
5. On page 48. Did the Secretary have :,ooo copies of the Presi-
dent's Report of North Carolina College printed, according to instruc-
tions ?
6. Have the speakers who were appointed to make addresses at
this meeting of Synod, on Beneficiary Education and Missions, per-
formed their duty ?
7. It is stated in Minutes — vide pages 15 and 30 — that certain min .
isters of other denominations were received as advisory members of
this Synod. Is this correct ?
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
W. S. BOWMAN.
Item 1. Answered, attended to. The Board did not
secure a charter because the Synod is already chartered,
and the Board of Church Extension is a creature of Synod
by adoption. [For authority of such a Board, see Constitu-
tion, chapter 1, art. 3, page 4 — Of the Duties and Powers. .]
Item 2. Answered, satisfactorily arranged.
Item 3. Answered, yes. On motion, the correspond-
ence was read, whereupon Synod adopted the following
resolution :
Resolved, That we regret the non-attendance of Revs. W. G.
Campbell and J. M. Hedrick, and the delegates from the charges they
serve ; that we very kindly excuse them, and that our Secretary re-
quest them to be kind enough to send their Parochial Reports for in-
sertion in our Minutes.
Item 4. Answered, yes. But Rev. H. M. Brown after-
wards returned $25.00 to the Treasurer of Synod.
Item 5. Answered, yes. Cost for printing same was
$13.75, which was paid out of the Synodical Treasury, and
included in bill for Minutes of 1891.
Item 6. Answered, no. But under the circumstances,
they were excused by Synod.
MINUTES E. L,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
Item 7. Answered, no. Report adopted as a whole.
On motion of Rev. G. D. Bernheim, it was
J?esolved, That the Treasurer of Synod be authorized to borrow
$96.50 to pay the debt this Synod owes to Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, which
the Synodical fund shall liquidate as soon as it shall be in position to
do so.
Report of Committee on Vacancies was read by Rev.
B. W. Cronk, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your committee find the following vacancies : Concordia and
Grace pastorate, Davidson pastorate, Forsyth pastorate, and Burling-
ton and St. Paul's pastorate.
As the Executive Committee have Forsyth, Burlington, and St.
Paul's under their care, we have no recommendations to make in re-
gard to them.
We recommend that Grace and Concordia be urged to settle with
their former pastor at once and call a pastor as soon as possible, and
that the President *of Synod visit Concordia at an early day, preach
for them and encourage them to settle with their former pastors.
In regard to Davidson, we recommend that the President of Synod
visit, if necessary, the charge, and aid them in securing a pastor.
B. W. CRONK,
W. R. KETCHIE.
The following were elected as delegates to other syn-
ods, viz.:
To the Virginia Synod : Rev. V. R. Stickley, princi-
pal ; and Rev. C. B. King, alternate.
To the Tennessee Synod : Rev. F. W. E. Peschau,
principal ; and Rev. J. Q. Wertz, alternate.
To the South Carolina Synod : Rev Prof. C. h. T.
Fisher, principal ; and Rev. C. A. Marks, alternate.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod : Rev. W. R.
Brown, principal ; and Rev. B. W. Cronk, alternate.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was elected to fill vacancy on the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College ; and Rev. B.
S. Brown on the Board of Trustees of Mt. Pleasant Female
Seminary.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The election of speakers for next year resulted as fol-
lows : Beneficiary Equation — Rev. B. S. Brown, principal ;
50 MINUTES E. h- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA."
and Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate. Missions — Rev. V. R.
Stickley, principal; and Rev. C. C. L,yerly, alternate. Or-
dination Sermon — Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., principal ;
and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., alternate.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
By election, the following persons constitute the Ex-
ecutive Committee : Revs. J. Q. Wertz, C. A. Marks, W.
Kimball, and Mr. I. Frank Patterson, and Capt. J. A.
Fisher
Rev. B. S. Brown donated $5.00 and Dr. S. P. Wright
$4.00 to Synod to liquidate indebtedness resting upon
Synod. The $5.00 gift to supplement the collection for
the burial expenses of Rev. Koontz ; and the other gift to
fulfill pledges to the Winston Mission for Books of Wor-
ship. The donors received a vote of thanks from Synod
for their liberal and timely donations.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The Chair appointed Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., Rev.
B. S. Brown, and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., a Commit-
tee on Examination of Candidates for the Gospel Ministry.
The following resolutions, offered by Rev. Peschau,
were adopted as standing resolutions :
Resolved 1. That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
Resolved 2. That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name for
the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words as
vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
Resolved j. That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the object in whose interests
the meeting is held.
Resolved, That the above resolution be printed among the
standing resolutions.
Rev. W. A. L,utz offered the following, which was
adopted :
Resolved 1. That we do hereby express our sincere thaaks to Rev.
C. A. Rose, pastor loci, and to the people of St. Paul's congregation,
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 51
and friends, for their very kind hospitality shown us in entertaining
the 89th convention of the North Carolina Synod.
2. That our thanks are hereby expressed to the church choir of
St. Paul's and to the R. & D. R. R. for service and favors received.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to omit the
reprint of Boards of Trustees and Certificate of Dismissal ;
and to have 2,000 copies of the Minutes printed and dis-
tributed.
On motion, the Secretary was granted ten dollars for
services as Secretary.
By resolution, the interests of the Davie Mission were
referred to the Executive Committee.
Approval of the Minutes of the Ministerium was left
to the President and Secretary.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
By resolution and invitation, the next annual conven-
tion of Synod will meet on Tuesday morning at 10.30, be-
fore the first Sunday in May, at Lutheran Chapel, China
Grove, N. C.
After the reading and approval of the Minutes of the
last two sessions, Synod adjourned according to prescribed
form to meet at time and place above mentioned.
CHAS. B. KING,
Secretary.
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PASTORS.
C. B. King
P. Miller
W. R. Brown
C. B. Miller
*C. A. Marks ... .
*J. Q. Wertz
H. A. Trexler
*V. R. Stickley . . . .
Geo. H. Cox
R. L. Brown
B. W. Cronk
F. W. E. Peschau. . . .
Care of Rev. Peschau .
W. S. Bowman . . . .
B. S. Brown
C. C. Lyerly
C. A. Rose
*W. G. Campbell . . .
Vacant
W. Kimball
*J. M. Hedrick . . . .
E. P. Parker (Supply)
D. W. Michael . . . .
H. M. Brown. .
W. A. Lutz. . .
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58 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Friday, 10.30 A. M. — Synodical Sermon by Rev. Geo.
H, Cox. Text, Eph. 6, 19. Followed by the Holy Com-
munion.
Sunday, 11 A. M.—Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.,
in the church. Text, Eph. 4, 8. Rev. W. A. L,utz, in
the grove. Text, Job 12, 15.
Sunday, 2 P. M. — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., in the
church. Text, Gal. 4, 24. Rev. C. C. L,yerly, in the
grove. Text, Prov. 23, 26.
{Sunday in Salisbury), at 11 A. M., Rev. W. S. Bow-
man, D. D.; at 8 P. M., Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Tuesday, 11 A. M. — Ordination Sermon by Rev. W.
A. Lutz. Text, Acts 20, 28 ; followed by the ordination
of Mr. H. M. Petrea.
ADDRESSES.
Saturday, 11 A. M. — Addresses on Education by Rev.
Prof. C. L. T. Fisher and Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey.
Monday, 11 A. M. — Addresses on Missions by Rev. L,.
K: Probst, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. W. A. Lutz,
Rev. W. Kimball, and Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
April 29 — 4.30 P. M.
Ministerium was called to order by the President.
Prayer by Rev. H. A. Trexler. The President brought to
the attention of the Ministerium the fact (attested by a
written communication), that Rev. T. H. Strohecker had
withdrawn from the Lutheran church, and connected him-
self with the Presbyterian church. Pending the discussion
of the same, Ministerium adjourned.
SECOND SESSION.
April 30 — 4.30 P. M.
Prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley. The Chair appointed
the following Committee to Consider the Claims for Appli-
cants for Beneficiary Aid, with request to report at the
next meeting : Revs. G. D. Bernheim, W. R. Brown, and
C. C. Eyerly. Ministerium adjourned.
THIRD SESSION.
May 2—5 P. M.
Ministerium opened with prayer. The Examination
Committee reported favorably on the ordination of Mr. H.
M. Petrea, who had applied for ordination at the hands of
this Synod.
The Committee Appointed to Consider Applications for
Beneficiary Aid, reported favorably on the following appli-
cants : Messrs. Kylers, Pajrker, J. L,. Graham, Wagner.
Ministerium adjourned.
6o MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 3 — 8 o'clock.
Ministerium opened with prayer by Rev. B. S. Brown.
The following resolution was adopted in reference to Rev.
T. H. Strohecker:
Resolved, That in view of Rev. T. H. Strohecker, according to
his own statement, having left the Lutheran church to connect him-
self with another denomination, his name be stricken from the roll of
our ministry.
On motion, the President of Synod was requested to
inform the Lutheran Central Illinois Synod of the action
of the Ministerium ; and also inform Rev. T. H. Strohecker
of the same.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. Wm. Stoudemire's name be dropped from
the clerical roll for contempt of Synod.
Ministerium adjourned with benediction.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
i. 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 Gos-
pel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactorj' settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said charge
that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with third
resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pastor fails
to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him, he waives
all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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
62 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
lightens the burdens of work and economizes time, your committee
would recommend that hereafter the following order should be observ-
ed in reporting : i. Attendance upon the various means of grace, such
as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of the
Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number
in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other churches,
and by restoration, as well as loss in 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 President of each
of our institutions be required to report to Synod on the religious con-
dition of the students in our schools of learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
ii. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution
thus used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, "Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accred-
ited upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign
Missions.
13. Resolved, That any person wishing to become a beneficiary of
this Synod be required to present his request to Synod in person, if
possible, or through his pastor, and that he become a beneficiary of
Synod only after he has been decided worthy of aid, by a majority
vote of Synod.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one the principal the other
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
16. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to
writing, and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be
left optional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
17. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 63
Synod all communing members whose connection has not been dis-
solved by letter or excommunication.
18. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
19. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name for
the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words as
vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
20. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the object in whose interests
the meeting is held-
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on 4th
page of Minutes.
PAGE.
Appropriation to Winston Mission 37
Address to Synod, by Rev. Rothrock, by request 39-40
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 41
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 42-43
Beneficiaries 41
Church Petitions, Report of Special Committee on 28-29
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . . 29-30
Church Extension, Report of Board of 45-46
Church Extension Board, Treasurer's Report of 47
Delegates to other Synods 3
Delegates to Sister Synods, Election of 49
Donations, Special . 50
Divine Services 58
Election of Officers .... 16
Executive Committee of Synod, Annual Report of 23-28
Excused from Synod, Revs. Bowman and Miller 37
Executive Committee, Election of 50
Examining Committee, Appointment of 50
Finance, Report of Committee on 34-36
Hours for Conducting Business 22
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 32-33
Liquidation of Amount due Rev. Fisher, Resolution on .... . 49
Mt. Pleasant Female Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees . . 21-22
Missions, Report of Committee on 44
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . . . 47-48
Minutes, Number to be printed 51
Ministerium, Minutes of 59-60
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees 19-21
Nominating Committees 42
Opening Services 5
Ordination of Rev. H. M. Petrea 40
Pastoral Call Blank 4
INDEX.
PAGE.
President's Report 7-15
President's Report, Report of Committee on 3I_32
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 39
Parochial Reports of Revs. Campbell and Hedrick, Resolution on 48
Parochial Reports 52-55
Parochial Table, Supplementary 56-57
Roll of Synod , 6-7
Reporters to Newspapers appointed 28
Syuodical Calendar 2
Standing Committees . . 16-17
Speakers for next Convention, Election of 49-50
Standing Resolutions, Additional 50
Seiss, Rev. Dr., 50th Anniversary, Resolution and Committee on 23
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 38-39
Standing Resolutions . . 61-63
Thanks, Resolution of 50-51
Time and Place of Next Meeting 51
Treasurer's Report 17-19
Telegram of Congratulation to Rev. Dr. Seiss 40
Visiting Members 16
Vacating Charges, Change in Standing Resolutions in regard to . 32
Visit to Mrs. Sallie Aigle by Synod . 40
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 49
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETIETH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
FORTH GJLJELOTjTI&Jl,
HELD IN
Lutheran Chapel Church, China Grove, Rowan Co., N. C.
REV. C. A. MARKS, PASTOR,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1893.
Henkel & Co. 's Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
North Carolina College,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
COURSES LEADING TO A. B., B. S., AND B. PH.
.ajo^idieimho :d:e:p^:r,t:m::e]:n~t7
With Courses Preparatory for College.
♦SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.*
instruction Thorough. Good brick buildings.
beautiful and Healthful location.
Expenses moderate.
SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 7th, 1893.
For Catalogue and further information, address
J. D. SHIREY, President.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETIETH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
E VA NGELICA L L UTHERA N
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
zlstozr/tih: a^zROHiiztsrA.,
HELD IN
Lutheran Chapel Church, China Grove, Rowan Co., N. C.
REV. C. A. MARKS, PASTOR,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1893.
Henkel & Co.'S Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR i8g3-'94.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. A. ROSE Zeb, N. C.
SECRETARY— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury,' N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON . . China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
President— Rev. C. A. MARKS China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. J. O. WERTZ, Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Rev. V. R. STICKLEY . . Enochville, N. C.
Capt. J. A. FISHER,
Mr. P. D. LINN.
ARCHIVARIUS.
REV. J. D. SHIREY Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIORES MINISTERII.
Sixty Years in the Ministry.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., REV. J. B. DAVIS? D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The SECRETARY, .with Revs. W. R. BROWN and
C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
REV. W. S. BOWMAN, D D., Rev. B. S. BROWN,
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
COMMITTEE ON FILE OF MINUTES AND ARCHIVE
BUILDING.
Rev. Prof. J. H. C. FISHER and Mr. C. D. BARRINGER.
COMMITTEE ON THE CENTENNIAL OF ORGAN CHURCH.
The OFFICERS of SYNOD and the PASTOR LOCI.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. B. W. CRONK, Prin. Rev. D. W. MICHAEL, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. Prof. C. L- T. FISHER, Prin. Rev. W. P. HUDDLE, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. PETER MILLER, Prin. Rev. J. D. SHIREY, Alt.
SERMON ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. C. A. MARKS, Prin. Rev. E. P. PARKER, Alt.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D:, Prin. Rev. J. D. SHIREY, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. J. O. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. C. A. MARKS, Alt.
%
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. C. B. KING, Prin. Rev. W. R. BROWN, Alt.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. PETER MILLER, Prin. Rev. C. B. MILLER, Alt.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 91st Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina will be held in Organ Church, Rowan County, N. C,
beginning Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1894.
PASTOR'S CALL
TO REV
Grace, Mercy and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God, ad-
minister the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and usages
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to commence on or
about 18
(i)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral office
...... authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services . .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
.... dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the free
use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of Evangelical Luther-
an pastorate of (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2) — If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4) — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to sign
the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the Presi-
dent of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
MINUTES
OF THE ■
NINETIETH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
hsto:r,t:h: c^iro-LiUN^a.,
HEED AT
MJTflEHAN CHAPEL CHURCH, CHINA GROVE, N- C,
Rev. C. A. MARKS, Pastor,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, MAY 2d, 1893.
The ninetieth annual convention of the Evangelical Luther-
an Synod of North Carolina met in Lutheran Chapel Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church, China Grove, N. C, Rev. C. A.
Marks, pastor, Tuesday morning, at 1 1 o'clock, May 2, 1893.
The opening service was conducted by the pastor loci. —
The synodical sermon was preached by Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
from text Psa. 46, 7. Then followed the administration of
the Lord's Supper, and adjournment with benediction, to
meet in afternoon session.
FIRST SESSION.
May 2D, 2 o'clock, P. M.
The Synod was formally opened according to the Book of
Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of lay-
delegates presenting proper credentials were enrolled.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Ministers.
Rev. Samuel Rothrock, D. D .
" J. B. Davis, D. D., (a. e.)
" G. D. Bemheim, D. D. .
" W. S. Bowman, D. D. . .
" J. F. Schaeffer (a. e.) . .
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . . .
" Peter Miller
" W. Kimball
" J. D. Shirey
" M. Wolf (a. e.) . .
" A. D. E. Moser (a. e.) . .
" J. H. Fespermau (a. e.) .
" W. R. Ketchie
" R. L. Brown
" E. P. Parker
" Geo. H. Cox
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" C. A. Marks
" W. A. Eutz
" W. G. Campbell (a.) . . .
" J. M. Hedrick (a. e.) . .
" C. C. Eyerly (a.) ....
" J. Q Wertz
" C. A. Rose
" C. E. T. Fisher
" B. W. Cronk
" H. A. Trexler
" W. R. Brown
" Chas. B. King
" C. B. Miller ,....*..
" D. W. Michael
" H. M. Petrea
" J. H. C. Fisher
" C. A. Brown
" W. P. Huddle
" R. E. Bame
" W. H. Stutts
Time of
Min
Enterii
ISTRY.
1833.
1833
IS49
18-
POSTOFFICE.
i860
1859
i860
i860
I863
IS65
1871
1872
1873
1875
I876
1877
1877
1877
l88l
1 88l
1882
1886
1886
1893
1893
Gold Hill, N. C.
Salem, Va.
. Wilmington, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
. Monroe, Ga.
New Market, Va.
. Concord, N. C.
. Tyro Shops, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Ridgeway, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
Barium Springs, N; C.
. Kappa, N. C.
, Salisbury, N. C.
. Greensboro, N. C.
, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Brick Church, N. C.
. Enochville, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
Winston, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Bryson, Texas.
Salisbury, N. C.
Zeb, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Bear Poplar, N. C.
Rural Hall, N. C.
Organ Church, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
, Burlington, N. C.
Troutman, N. C.
, Richmond, Va.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
Craven, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
. Cherokee, N. C.
Total number of ministers.
(a. e.) Absent and excused, (a.) Absent.
LAY.
DELEGATES. POSTOFFICE. PASTORATES.
J. D. Heilig Salisbury, N. C • St. John's.
C. D. Barringer Concord, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus).
W. H. Graeber Organ Church, N. C. . . . {^b|Uezer.
Henry Cobb, Jr Gibsonville, N. C Frieden's.
S. W. Winecoff China Grove, N. C { gSgggg*-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY— Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
John C. Lingle Salisbury, N. C {cSiana.
Dr. C. M. Pool Craven, N. C.
f St. Peter's.
• ' • • \St. Matthew.
D. M. Isenhour Enochville, N. C { TrinUy.Ch'
Geo. W. Dry Copal Grove, N. C {Mtfoirve11'8'
t Reformation.
James D. Walker Mocksville, N. C ^ St. Matthew's.
( Providence.
Edmond Sifford Salisbury, N. C j |aie^ke'S-
Dr. S. P. Wright Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's (Wilmington).
W. H. Crowel and T. B. Seigle . Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
C G. Heilig ML Pleasant, N. C { ggJS**
W. S. Blackwelder Copal Grove, N. C . . j £fi?jiffiS?-
(Bethel.
S. C. Ketchie Salisbury, N. C < St. Paul's (Rowan).
(Christ's.
( St. James'.
' I St. Andrew's.
f St. Duke's.
H.J. Sink Tyro Shops, N. C ] Betharfy.
I Piny.
S. G. Patterson China Grove, N. C j g^Sidia.
(Cold Water.
< Mt. Hermou.
(Prosperity.
fShiloh.
V. I. Beck Rural Hall, N. C < Bethany.
(Nazareth.
( St. Michael.
C. C. Haithcox Troutman, N. C ] St. Paul's.
( Amity.
( Lau's.
J. M.Kimes Brick Church, N. C. . . . {Richland.
( Zion's (%).
F. B. Efird Winston, N. C Augsburg.
C. F. W. Heimes Wilmington, N. C St. Matthew's.
H.N. Fowler Burlington, N. C {sfpSSf'
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
i. St. Paul's (Wilmington) . . . Dr. S. P. Wright Wilmington, N. C.
2. Frieden's Henry Cobb, Jr Gibsonville, N. C.
HSS5BSS? W.S. Blackwelder. . . . Copal Grove, N. C.
Mt. Carmel Vacant church Referred to Exec. Com.
( Reformation 1
4. < St. Matthew's > Davie Mission Referred to Exec. Com.
( Providence )
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
VACANT MISSION POINTS UNDER CARE OF SYNOD.
Greensboro, N. C. 19 communicant members.
Lexington, N. C
Asheville, N. C 38 communicant members organized.
St. James (Stanley) Sumpter, S. C 36 communicant members organized.
Seaman Mission 588 Scandinavians and Germans attended service.
Mooresville
Elkin
Mocksville
The Owen's lot and church . . .
Goldsboro
The President read his annual report which was received
and held for reference to the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
My Dear Brethren :
Greetings in the Name of our Dear Lord Jesus : Time's nev-
er ceasing, ever moving chariot-wheels have once again brought us
together in our synodical capacity- The ninetieth year of our dear
old synod has rapidly passed, and will soon be numbered among the
things that once were, but are not. Its months and weeks are all
gone, buried in the past, never to be recalled. Only a few short days
and hours yet remain.
We have toiled and labored ; preached and prayed ; ministered and
been ministered unto, during the year ; but now, our work for the
year is ended. Many have been the cares, burdens, and troubles ;
fears, hopes, and griefs ; yearnings, aspirations, and wrestlings of the
year ; but God's messengers have come and taken all these, together
with our sheaves, many or few, and have borne them away to his eter-
nal granary, there to await the day of final reckoning. The planting
is over, the growing is completed, the harvest is gathered, the re-
sults we cannot change.
And now, after the work of the year, in the providence of our God
we are here, once more gathered together in synodical capacity, to
devise ways and means for the continuation of the work that is in-
trusted to our hands.
Before us, to-day,- there lies much to be done. From the foreign
field, from the home field, from every department of our work, there
comes the constant cry, "Come over and help us." And the very
serious question forces itself upon us as a synod and as individuals,
Are we doing our best ? Does not God demand our best ? Dare we of-
fer him, and will he be satisfied with less than our best ?
May God help us, during this convention, to devise, plan, and exe-
cute great things for the Master's Kingdom.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
RESIGNATIONS.
The following resignations have been handed in and accepted during
the year :
i. Rev. H. A. Trexler, St. Peter's pastorate, June i, 1892.
2. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., St. Paul's, Wilmington, N. C,
Oct. 30, 1892.
3. Rev. C. C. Lyerly, Bethel (Stanley) pastorate, Nov. 21, 1892.
4. Rev. C. B. Miller, Frieden's congregation, March 26, 1893.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
The following calls have been given and accepted :
1. Rev. H. A. Trexler to the Forsyth Mission, June 1, 1892.
2. Rev. W. Kimball to the Davidson pastorate, June 1, 1892.
3. Rev. C. A. Brown to the Concordia pastorate, Aug. 9, 1892.
4. Rev. W. P. Huddle to the St Peter's pastorate, Feb. 1, 1893.
5. Rev. C. B. Miller to the Alamance Mission, March 17, 1893.
LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
The following letters of transfer have been received ;
1. Rev. C. A. Brown from the Southwestern Virginia Synod.
2. Rev. W. P. Huddle from the Southwestern Virginia Synod.
LETTERS OF HONORABLE DISMISSION.
The following letters of honorable dismission have been granted :
1. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., to the Evangelical Dutheran
Pittsburgh Synod (G. C), April 18, 1893.
2. Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn to the English District Synod of Ohio,
May 1, 1893.
SUPPLIES.
1. Theological student, H. N. Miller, supplied the St. Peter's pas-
torate for a term of three months, during the summer vacation ; and
Macedonia church at Burlington during the Christmas vacation.
2. Theological student, R. L. Patterson, supplied the Alamance
Mission for a term of three months during the summer vacation.
3. Theological student, J. A. Graham, supplied Grace congregation
for a term of three months.
4. Rev. V. R. Stickley supplied Concordia congregation until the
arrival of their new pastor.
5. Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher supplied Bethel (Stanley) congrega-
tion from January 15, 1893, up to the present time.
6. Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., supplied the Sumpter Mission up
to the time of his leaving the bounds of our Synod.
7. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., supplied St. Paul's congregation,
at Wilmington, from the first Sunday in March until the present time.
8. Rev. W. R. Ketchie supplied Providence congregation of the
Davie Mission during the entire year.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
INSTALLATIONS.
The following named pastors have been installed :
1. Rev. B. S. Brown over the Mf. Pleasant pastorate, May 29, 1892.
The sermon was preached by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and the in-
stallation service was conducted by the President of Synod.
2. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., over St. Matthew's, Wilmington,
N. C, July 3, 1892. The charge to the pastor was delivered by Rev.
W. S. Bowman, D. D., and that to the people by Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D.
3. Rev. W. Kimball over the Davidson pastorate, October 23, 1892.
The sermon and installation service both by Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey,
President of North Carolina College.
4. Rev. C. A. Brown over the Concordia pastorate, Nov. 3, 1892.
The sermon was preached by Rev. C. A. Marks, President of the
Southern Conference, and the installation service was conducted by
the President of Synod.
5. Rev. V. R. Stickley over the Enochville pastorate, April 30,
1893. The charge to the people was delivered by Rev. W. A. Lutz,
and that to the pastor by Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, President of North
Carolina College.
VACANCIES.
The following named pastorates and missions are now vacant :
1. Bethel (Stanley) pastorate, consisting of Bethel and Luther con-
gregations.
2. St. Paul congregation, Wilmington, N. C.
3. Frieden's congregation, Guilford county, N. C.
DEDICATIONS.
The following named churches have been dedicated :
1. St. Michael's, Troutman, N. C, Rev. D. W. Michael, pastor,
August 14, 1892. The sermon was delivered by the President of North
Carolina College, Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, and the dedication service
was conducted by the pastor.
2. Low's, Rev. H. M. Brown, pastor, Oct. 30, 1892. The sermon
was preached by Rev. W. A. Lutz, and the dedication service was
conducted by the pastor, assisted by Rev. E. P. Parker.
3. Amity, Rev. D. W. Michael, pastor, April 30, 1893. The sermon
was preached by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and the dedication serv-
ice was conducted by the pastor.
OUR INSTITUTIONS.
In accordance with the announcement made in my last annual re-
port, Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, A. M., has been at the head of Mont
Amcena Female Seminary during the scholastic year now drawing to
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAR:
a close, and has been assisted by a corps of able teacr
cialist in her department.
Many and great improvements have been made upon'
within the buildings, all of which will, no doubt, be rej
by the proper officers. Large numbers of students have be!
tendance during the year, so that other buildings, and eve
rooms, have been utilized for the accommodation of the boarc
There is every prospect for a continuance of this state of affairs, wl
at once suggests the necessity of enlarging the institution. Recom-
mendations, looking to these things, will, in all probability, be pre-
sented for the consideration of Synod, to and for which I bespeak
your careful attention and wise action.
North Carolina College is accomplishing a far greater work for our
church, synod, and people, than many, perhaps, are aware of. The
very thorough and substantial work done, is of such a character, as
places her graduates breast to breast and shoulder to shoulder with
those of similar institutions. Not " how much," but " how well," is
the aim of her self-denying faculty; and their success is such as fur-
nishes no reason for discouragement, but much for encouragement,
and much to make us proud of our institution. I feel sure that the
reports of the presidents of the board and faculty will be such, this
year, as to make glad every heart. But the full tide of success has not
yet been reached. More students and larger endowment are the ur-
gent needs of the institution. At this day and time, no institution
can live and prosper without an adequate endowment fund. Through
the noble efforts of the ministers and laymen of our Synod, we have
an endowment fund of $15,000, but that is not sufficient ; we need
more. The L,ord has intrusted the means to many of our church.
May he direct them to set apart a portion of those means for their in-
stitution, that it may, indeed, be an honor to God and a blessing to
themselves.
If every minister belonging to Synod would give both of our insti-
tutions their hearty approval and support, they could be made much
more efficient, and could and would accomplish more in proportion.
THE W. H. AND F. MISSION SOCIETY.
Each year adds new lustre to the glory of our consecrated and self-
denying women, and demonstrates more and more the power of con-
centrated effort.
There are now twenty-four societies in active co-operation, with an
aggregate enrollment of 537 active, 135 honorary, and 55 life members.
Their last annual report shows the following sums contributed : To
Home Missions, $263.77; Foreign Missions, $216.55; Conventional
Expenses, $26.55, or a total of $506.87. They unanimously deter-
mined that this year they would contribute for Winston Augsburg
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P&id for Foreign Missions, $300, or a total of $700. Or
'other way, last year they contributed over $1.03 per
year they determined to do still better. With them
le is to succeed.
ynod would do as well, what could she not accomplish with
Plven thousand members !
officers of the Synodical Convention are : President, Miss Ella
^elle Shirey ; First Vice-President, Mrs. C. A. Marks ; Second Vice-
President, Mrs. W. R. Brown; Recording Secretary, Mrs. L. W. Wal-
ton ; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Cora L. Patterson ; Treasurer,
Mrs. P. N. Heilig.
The officers of the Southern Conferential Convention are : President,
Mrs. J. A. Linn ; Vice-President, Miss Jennie A. Blackwelder ; Secre-
tary, Miss Leah J. Blackwelder ; Treasurer, Mrs. M. L. Eddleman.
As yet, no Conferential Convention has been organized within the
bovmds of the Northern Conference.
NEW CONGREGATIONS.
The following congregations have been reported as organized, and
will, probably, apply for admission to Synod :
1. A congregation at Greensboro, N. C, organized in Aug., 1892,
by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., and Rev. E. P. Parker.
2. A congregation at Asheville, N. C, organized in Sept., 1892, by
Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.
PROGRESS.
The progress among the churches is very gratifying. The follow-
ing have been reported :
1. The Davidson pastorate, Rev. W. Kimball, pastor, has put im-
provements upon the parsonage to the amount of $55, and has placed
some useful and valuable furniture therein for the use of the pastor.
2. St. John's, Salisbury, Rev. C. B. King, pastor, has repaired the
church to the amount of $60.
3. The Mt. Pleasant pastorate, Rev. B. S. Brown, pastor, has increas-
ed the pastor's salary $50.
4. St. Mark's, Charlotte, Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D. , pastor, has
placed a furnace and heating apparatus in the church at a cost of $200.
5. St. Matthew's, Wilmington, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., pas-
tor, has erected a parochial school building in connection with the
church at a cost of $750.
6. St. Paul's, Wilmington, has made improvements in Luther Me-
morial Hall, for the accommodation of its parochial school, at a cost
. of $100.
7. The Iredell pastorate, Rev. D. W. Michael, pastor, has improved
its churches at a cost of $50.
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8. The Bethel (Rowan) pastorate, Rev. C. A. Rose, pastor, has put
repairs upon the parsonage to the amount of $100.
9. The Concordia pastorate, Rev. C. A. Brown, pastor, has received
the donation of a most beautiful and eligible lot for a parsonage, and
has purchased furniture to the amount of $30 for the use of the pastor.
10. The Union pastorate, Rev. J. O. Wertz, pastor, has improved
the parsonage at a cost of $25, and will soon place a new organ in Un-
ion church.
11. St. John's, Cabarrus Co., Rev. P. Miller, pastor, has put im-
provements and furniture to the parsonage to the amount of $76.
12. Forsyth Mission, Rev. H. A. Trexler, pastor, has erected a
new parsonage at a cost of $380; added a belfry and bell $85, and
placed an organ in the church $65.
13. Low's church, Rev; H. M. Brown, pastor, has placed a new or-
gan in the church $50, and painted to the amount of $25.
14. Richland church, Rev. H. M. Brown, pastor, has $75 in hand
for improvements on the church during this summer.
DEATHS.
Death has been in our midst, since last we met, calling away to the
eternal home two who have often met with us and participated in
the labors and blessings of our synodical meetings.
Rev. P. E. Zink departed this life, in the triumphsof a living faith,
Dec. 23, 1892. He was ordained to the Gospel ministry in the Evan-
gelical Lutheran church, by this Synod, at its seventieth convention,
held in St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C, May 4, 1873, and has,
therefore, been in the ministry for twenty years.
Although never having engaged in the active work of the ministry,
never having accepted a pastoral call, he has been a useful Christian
man and a faithful member of Synod. He now rests under the shade
of the Sheltering Rock, reaping the reward of the faithful servant.
May we each so live as to join him there, when our summons comes.
Col. P. N. Heilig departed this life, and was carried by angels from
the church militant up to the church triumphant, Aug. 23, 1S92. He
was a faithful and active layman of our church, and one whom the
whole church delighted to honor.
Since 1874, he has been a constant attendant upon the meetings of
our Synod, often and repeatedly being the representative of the con-
gregation to which he belonged, at Salisbury : and was, for ten con-
secutive years, from 1880 to 1890, the honored Treasxirer of the Synod.
He was often our representative in the meetings of the old General
Synod (South) ; was a delegate to the Diet that met at Salisbury in
1884, to determine upon a basis of union for our Southern churches ;
was a delegate to the last convention of the General Synod, and the
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first convention of the United Synod at Roanoke, Va., in 1886 ; and
has been a delegate to every convention of the United Synod since ;
and, at its last convention, in Knoxville, Tenn., just a short time be-
fore his death, that body unanimously elected him to the important
position of treasurer.
He was an earnest, devoted, faithful Christian ; and when the sum-
mons came, he died as he had lived, — with his armor on — in God's
house, the place he loved so well — with prayer, praise, and thanks-
giving upon heart and lip. May God bless our churches and our
Synod with many more such Christian laymen as was Col. P. N.
Heilig.
THE UNITED SYNOD.
The chairman of the delegation to the United Synod will present
you a full report of the doings of that body, and hence they need not
be. included in this report. It is, however, both right and proper that
I should inform you that the United Synod, at its convention at
Knoxville, Tenn., in June last, acceded, almost unanimously, to the
request of this Synod ; that is, the elimination of the objectionable
item under "Regulations in regard to Work " from the By-Laws, &c>
of that body ; and that, therefore, in accordance with our own action,,
we stand pledged to " full co-operation in all the work of the United
Synod."
It should be the aim of this Synod to make good its pledge, and
thus show the sincerity of its action. *
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
As already reported, Rev. C. C. Lyerly tendered his resignation of
the Bethel (Stanley) pastorate, Nov. 12, 1892. Under date of Dec. 12,.
1892, I received a communication from him, informing me that one
of the congregations of the pastorate, viz., Luther's, had failed to
make satisfactory settlement, and claiming protection under standing
resolution of Synod, No. 3. On the 15th of the same month, I offi-
cially notified the pastorate in accordance with standing resolution
No. 4. On the 20th, I received the following petition :
Copal Grove, N. C, Dec. 12, 1892.
WHEREAS, The pastorate, known as Bethel (Stanley) pastorate,
consists of two congregations, viz., Bethel, Stanley Co., and Luther's,
Rowan Co., and,
Whereas, Bethel has settled in full with the outgoing pastor, but
Luther's has not, therefore,
The officers of Bethel congregation pray you, Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
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president of the North Carolina Synod, to allow us to secure a supply
until the meeting of Synod.
{Signed by the Council of Bethel.)
D. A. UEFFEER, M. J. M. MlSENHEIMER,
W. A. Ritchie, ■ P- 'R- Misenheimer,
C. C. Misenheimer, W. S. Blackwelder.
{Certified to by the Secretary of the Congregation.)
C. A. Ridenhour.
Under the existing circumstances, I, on the 21st of Dec, 1892,
granted the above petition, and trust that the Synod will approve of
my course, and that something may be done, during this convention
so as to enable those good people to secure the services of a permanent
pastor.
THE FINANCES OF .THE SYNOD.
I desire to call particular attention to the financial affairs of the
Synod. *As is well known, the different funds are often inadequate.
Often we are driven to the necessity of borrowing from one fund in
order to meet the demands made upon another ; and it not unfre-
quently occurs that we cannot respond to urgent, legitimate, and
worthy calls for help, because of a lack of sufficient means in the
treasury.
Bvery year brings to the Synod new and greater responsibilities.
New pastorates and missions are opening before us ; many young
men desiring to prepare for the Gospel ministry are calling upon us
for aid ; and the widening work of the United Synod calls upon us
for larger and more frequent appropriations. To meet these increas-
ing demands, we greatly need a more plethoric treasury. But the
fact stares us in the face, that our funds are not increasing in propor-
tion to the demands made upon us.
Ikying aside, for the present, all questions as to whether or not the
present plan of apportionment is the best, or the most scriptural, we must
all acknowledge the immediate necessity of, in some way, increasing
considerably, the income of the Synod. I am convinced that our people,
as a rule, are willing to give, and will give much more liberally than
they are now doing, if the objects for which contributions are asked,
and their personal, individual responsibilities thereto are properly
presented to them, and the Synod prudently and wisely expends the
funds. It seems to me what we need is regular, systematic, and pro-
portionate giving upon the part of the whole Synod. If this can be
attained, we shall not be under the necessity of either begging, or
resorting to doubtful methods for raising money, or shall we longer
have room to complain of a scarcity of funds. This is a subject of
great importance to the Synod, and deserves and I trust will receive
careful and prayerful consideration.
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THE ARCHIVES OE THE SYNOD.
In my last annual report I called attention to the very unsatisfac-
tory, and, in fact, unsafe condition of the archives of Synod, now in
the library of North Carolina College. The matter was " referred to
the Executive Committee of Synod in connection with the college
authorities.'' Nothing has been done, and the archives are still ins
the condition reported.
Since the last meeting of Synod, I have learned from 'Rev. G. D.
Bernheim, D. D., that he has in his possession a full file of the Minutes
of Synod. I believe this to' be the only full file in existence. The
Historical Society at Gettysburg has nearly a full file, and our Synod,,
so far as I know, lacks a good many of having a full file. Dr. Bern-
heim expressed himself as being willing to transfer his file to the Syn-
od, if the Synod will provide afire and water proof apartment in which
to preserve it.
Certain!}7 the Synod should be very thankful for this opportunity,,
and should immediately accept the only opportunity perhaps that it
will ever have of securing a full file of its own Minutes. Would it not
be an excellent plan to erect a new building, so badly needed by the
college, and in that building arrange for a suitable and safe place for
all the archives of Synod ?
OUR CONFERENCES.
The Southern Conference has held two meetings during the year.
The first in Bethel church, Stanley Co., Rev. C. C. Lyerly, pastor,
July 29-31, 1892, and the second in Ebenezer church, Rev. W. R.
Brown, pastor, Oct. 28-30, 1892.
The ofiicers are : President, Rev. C. A. Marks ; Secretary, Rev.
Prof. J. H. C. Fisher ; Treasurer, Mr. J. L. Sifferd.
At the second meeting, the following was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That this conference looks with disapprobation upon.the
giving of invitations by councils, churches, or pastors to any students
to preach in our churches who have not had theological training equiv-
alent to one year in a L,utherau theological seminary ; and we equally
disapprove the compliance of any student with such invitations, who
has not the aforesaid qualifications ; and furthermore,
Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students of
one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval of
their respective pastors, or the President of Synod.
Resolved, That the above resolutions be recommended to Synod for
standing resolutions.
The next meeting of the conference is to be held in Mt. Olive
church, Rev. George H. Cox, pastor, at a time to be fixed by the offi-
cers of conference.
The Northern Conference has held two meetings during the year.
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The first in Trinity church of the Enochville pastorate, Rev. V. R.
Stickley, pastor, July 29, 1892, and the second in Low's church, of
the Guilford pastorate, Rev. H. M. Brown, pastor, Oct. 27, 1S92.
The officers are : President, Rev. W. R. Ketchie ; Secretary, Rev.
W. A. I/utz ; Treasurer, Rev. V. R. Stickley.
At the first meeting there were present only four, and at the second
only five ministers out of the fifteen that belong to the conference.
At the first meeting the following was adopted :
Resolved i. That Synod be asked to enforce the Constitution, re-
specting the clergy attending Conference, the same as Synod.
Resolved 2. That Synod be requested to rule that in cases where the
pastor lives in a different conference from his pastorate he shall, by
virtue of his pastoral relation, belong to and attend the conference in
whose bounds his work lies.
SUMPTER MISSION.
Up to the time of his removal from the bounds of our Synod, Rev.
F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., has ministered to the wants of the Sumpter
Mission. He reports the mission in a prosperous and promising con-
dition. There are now thirty-four confirmed and thirty-four baptized
members, making a total of sixty-eight souls. Six have been con-
firmed, and one has been called away by death during the year. A
good Sunday-school, numbering between thirty and forty, is main-
tained, and a Ladies' Aid Society has been organized with twelve
members. The congregation has purchased a building lot for a church ,
in the very heart of the city, at a cost of $1,400, most of which has
been collected in Sumpter, and more than one-third of it was paid
down in cash at the time of the purchase. The mission deserves and
should receive the nourishing care and support of the Synod, and
some arrangement should be made that they be supplied with the ad-
ministration of the Word and Sacraments until such time as a perma-
nent pastor is secured.
THE WINSTON MISSION.
The Augsburg Mission at Winston is entirely under the control and
management of the Board of Missions of the United Synod ; but inas-
much as the mission congregation is an integral part of our Synod,
and the Synod is so directly interested in the work there, I deem it
but right and proper that I should report some things concerning the
same.
It will be remembered that, at the last convention of Synod, the
Augsburg Mission congregation applied for admission to Synod, and
was finally received, after considerable discussion, growing out of the
fact that the congregation had not complied with the requirement of
the Constitution of Synod, in presenting a copy of its own constitu-
tion for examination. Under date of May 10, 1892, one week after
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the adjournment of Synod, I received a communication from the pas-
tor of the congregation, stating that they were willing to adopt, as a
substitute to the one already adopted, the constitution of the Wilming-
ton Mission, if such would be satisfactory to Synod.
Realizing that the Synod had already ratified said constitution for
the Wilmington Mission, and that thus all difficulties and objections
would be removed, I advised the step ; and, accordingly, said consti-
tution was adopted as the constitution of the congregation, June 2,
1892.
On September 26, 1892, the congregation celebrated its first anni-
versary with an appropriate sermon by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.,
and other interesting exercises.
Under date of February 9, 1893, I received a communication from
the pastor, stating that the Board of Missions of the United Synod had
submitted the following proposition with regard to the work in Win-
ston, viz.: The Board had already appropriated $2,000 for a lot and
$700 per year on the salary, and now proposed to appropriate $2,000
for the building, and the congregation $4,000, with the understanding
that the $1,500 pledged by our Synod to Winston, should be included
in the $2,000, appropriated by the Board for the building. Said prop-
osition to become binding when ratified by the congregation.
The pastor and church council asked to be advised whether or not
they should ratify the proposition.
At once comprehending the importance of the question, I called a
meeting of the ministers living in Mt. Pleasant, and wrote to others.
So far as heard from, every minister agreed that our understanding of
the Synod's pledge of $1,500, was, that it was to Winston and not to
the Board, and was over and above our regular apportionment for
Home Missions.
Accordingly, I advised the congregation to hold the matter open
until the meeting of Synod, in order that a satisfactory settlement
might be reached. Since then I have had considerable correspondence
with Rev. L- K. Probst, Secretary of the Board, concerning the ques-
tion, resulting in no change in the situation. In consequence of this
misunderstanding, the work of building has been suspended for the
present, Rev. Probst declaring, "that if our position is sustained, it
will be impossible, not from unwillingness, but from inability, for the
Board to carry out its pledges to Winston ;" but that "the Board is
ready and willing to go on just as soon as we understand what appro-
priation we are to receive from the North Carolina Synod. ' '
Spiritually, the work is advancing grandly. There have been 26
children and 8 adults baptized, 8 received by certificate, and 19 by
confirmation. There are now 94 members enrolled and 102 in the
Sunday-school, with an average attendance of 73. The congregation
has contributed for all purposes $589.12.
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INDEPENDENT MISSIONARY WORK.
For the past two years, Rev. B. W. Cronk, pastor of the Salem and
St. L,uke's pastorate, has been holding services in a school -house, three
miles east from the town of Cleveland and north of the Western R. R.,
in a community where there are a few scattered Lutherans and no
church of any denomination.
The result is that members of Salem and St. Luke's congregations
have begun the erection of a church building at that point. The nec-
essary material and funds have been nearly all provided for, and Pastor
Cronk says, in reporting the same, " By the next meeting of Synod,
we hope to be worshiping in the new church. ' '
As is well known, there are many just such vacant fields lying
around many of our pastorates ; and the question amongst us has been
as to how we could occupy and hold such territory. Pastor Cronk's
course seems to me to be a solution of the question.
If every pastor, so situated, would occupy one or more of such
outlying fields, giving such services as he could spare from the work
of his regular pastorate, we should soon see and realize the blessed
fruits thereof.
THE SEAMEN'S MISSION.
The work among the seamen at the port of Wilmington by our mis-
sionary, Rev. F. W. Peschau, D. D., has been prosecuted, up to the
time of his removal from Wilmington, with his characteristic zeal,
energy, and enthusiasm.
Services have been held on week days, except upon three Sunday af-
ternoons. 588 foreign Lutheran Seamen have attended the services
and 23 have received the holy communion.
The report of the missionary shows that the receipts for the year,
from all sources, have been $54.64. The expenses have been $15.29.
The balancet $39.35, has been returned to the treasurer of Synod. -
The books, communion set, and other properties pertaining to the
work, are in Wilmington, N. C, subject to the order of Synod.
The work commends itself to the heart and judgment of all who are
at all subject to the needs and circumstances ; and should not be aban-
doned, if the services of a suitable and competent missionary can be
secured.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
And now, in view of these facts that are laid before you, I herewith
make the following recommendations :
1. That the Secretary be instructed to procure suitable blank Let-
ters of Honorable Dismission for the use of the president.
2. That the Synod devise some plan by which the new congrega-
tions at Asheville and Greensboro, and the mission at Sumpter, S. C,
shall be supplied during the coming year.
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3. That a committee be appointed to prepare suitable resolutions
concerning the death of Rev. P. E. Zink and Col. P. N. Heilig.
4. That a committee be appointed to confer with Rev. G. D. Bern-
heim, D. D., concerning his file of Minutes, and to consider the feasi-
bility of erecting a suitable building for the preservation of the
archives of Synod.
5. That the regular Committee on Apportionment be charged with
the duty of formulating and presenting to Synod some plan by which
the income of the Synod may be so increased as to meet the enlarged
demands upon us.
6. That the resolutions recommended by the Southern Conference
be adopted as Standing Resolution No. 21.
7. That the request contained in the first resolution, recommended
by the Northern Conference, be granted, and that Synod require each
conference to report to the president of Synod the names of all unex-
cused absentees, the same to be embodied in his annual report to
Synod. (See Constitution, chap. 8, item //.)
8. That the request, contained in the second resolution, recommend-
ed by the Northern Conference, receive the careful consideration of
Synod. The president desires to call attention to the fact that the
granting of said request will necessitate an amendment to the consti-
tution. (See Constitution, chap. 2, art. 3, item 2, and chap, ij, item 5.)
9. That the Synod interpret, in full and explicit language, its mean-
ing of the resolution, adopted at the last convention of Synod, appro-
priating $1500 "to the Winston Mission." (See Minutes i8g2, p. 37.)
And if its interpretation be the same as that of the president and
other members of Synod, i. e., that the $1500 was a gift to Winston
and not to the Board, and is over and above our regular apportion-
ment for Home Missions ; that it then pledge " Its full proportion on
Home Missions as asked for by the United Synod ; the same to be
paid to the Board, and to be used by the Board at Winston.
10. That the thanks of this Synod be tendered Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D., for his faithful, self-denying, and successful work among
the seamen at the port of Wilmington.
That his report of the work be read before Synod ; and that the
property belonging to the mission be placed in the hands of the Arch-
ivarius of Synod until such time as it may be needed.
And now, brethren, thanking you heartily for the great honor you
have conferred upon me, by thrice electing me as your presiding
officer, I hereby resign the trust into your hands : praying that God
may be with us in this convention of our Synod ; and that his Hoty
Spirit may so lead and direct us in all of our deliberations and actions
as that great things shall be undertaken and accomplished for His
glorious name's sake.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H. COX.
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The election of officers resulted as follows :
President — Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
Vice-President — Rev. C. A. Rose.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
The officers were duly installed by Revs. Drs. G. D. Bern-
heim and W. S. Bowman.
VISITING MEMBERS.
It was moved that all theological students and ordained
ministers who may attend the sessions of Synod be invited
to a seat within the bar of Synod.
The following brethren and visitors were admitted: Rev.
h. K. Probst, Rev. Sykes, E. H. Aull, R. L,. Bame, Prof
W. H. Stutts, and Rev. Settlemyre.
Mr. I. Frank Patterson, treasurer, read his annual report,
which was received and held, to be referred to the proper
committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, for i892-'93.
home MISSIONS.
1892. Cr. Dr.
April 30. To cash refunded by Rev. H. M. Brown,
amount overpaid him for services '9o-'9i $ 25 00
May 3. To cash received from Finance Committee
at St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C. . 294 46
May 3. To cash, amt. of Beneficiary Fund (see
Minutes, p. 41, item 7) 96 15
Nov. 26. To cash refunded by Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D., Seaman's Mission 25 00
To cash refunded by Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D., Seaman's Mission • 14 35
To cash received from Rev. W. H. Cone . 4 00
To cash received from Rev. M. Wolf ... 2 00
By order paid Rev. R. L. Brown for serv-
ices in Davie Mission $100 00
1893.
Mar.
3-
Mar.
29.
April
29.
1892.
May
3-
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May 3. By order paid Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D.
D., for services in Seaman's Mission . . 50 00
May 3. By order paid Rev. E. P. Parker for serv-
ices in Forsyth Mission 40 00
May 3. By order paid Mr. W. H. Strauss, St. Mat-
thew's, Wilmington 125 15
Oct. 6. By resolution paid Rev. W. H. Trexler for
services in Forsyth Mission ....... 100 00
1893.
Ma}' 2. By amount in Treasury Home Missions . 45 81
$460 96 $460 96
1893.
May 2. To amount in Treasury Home Missions . ' $ 45 81
1892. FOREIGN MISSIONS.
May 3. To cash received from Finance Committee
at St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C. . $252 67
1893-
Mar. 29. To cash received from Rev. W. H. Cone . 1 00
1892.
May 20. By check sent J. D. Cappelman, Treasurer
Board Missions United Synod $252 67
1893.
May 2. By amount in Treasury Foreign Missions 1 do
$253 67 $253 67
May 2. To amount in Treasury Foreign Missions $ 1 00
1892. CHURCH EXTENSION FUND.
May 3. To cash received from Finance Committee
at St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C. . $160 55
May 5. By cash paid Treas. Board Church Ext. . $160.55
$160 55 $160 55
1892. SYNODICAL FUND.
April 28. To amount in Treasury . . $ 4 00
May 3. To cash received from Finance Committee
at St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C. . 300 96
June 1 . To cash borrowed from Mr. George Corri-
her (see Minutes, p. 49) 96 55
1893.
Mar. 21. To cash am't advanced to pay for Minutes 81 02
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1892.
May 3. By order paid Rev. J. A. Linn $185 85
May 3. By order paid Rev. Geo. H. Cox for the
North Carolina College . 30 00
May 3. By order paid Rev. Geo. H Cox for the
North Carolina College 2' 42
May 3. By order paid Rev. C. B. King 10 00
May 3. By order paid Rev. C. B. King 7 76
June 1. By order paid Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher .... 96 55
Aug. 24. By order paid stamps and stationery .... 55
1893.
Mar. 21. By order paid Henkel & Co. printing Min., 14940
$482 53 $482 53
1892. BENEFICIARY FUND.
May 3. To cash received from Finance Committee
at St. Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C. . $ 96 15
Sept. n. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Rose, St.
Paul's church, Rowan Co., N. C 5 00
Sept. 11. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Rose,
Bethel church 2 77
Sept. 11. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Rose,
Christ's church 1 77
Oct. '8. To cash received of Mr. F. B. Brown, St.
Enoch's church . . . " 9 00
Oct. 28. To cash received of Rev. Miller, St. John's
church 16 30
Nov. 2. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Marks, Lu-
theran Chapel church 10 00
Nov. 16. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Marks, Cen-
ter Grove church 10 00
Dec. 31. To cash rec'd of Rev. P. Miller (personal) 9 00
1893-
Jan. 3. To cash received of Mr. Nathan Brown,
Christiana church 3 00
Jan. 3. To cash received of Mr. W. S. Blackwelder,
Bethel (Stanley Co.) . . 2 20
Feb. 16. To cash received of Mr. C. T. Bernhardt,
St. John's (Salisbury) . 20 00
April 12. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Brown,
Grace and Concordia churches .... 2 00
1892. «
May 3. By cash paid Home Missions $ 96 15
Oct. 7. By cash paid H. E. H. Sloop, bene, student. 20 00
Nov. 2. By cash paid H. E. H. Sloop, bene, student 25 00
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I893-
Jan. 4. By cash paid H. E. H. Sloop, bene, student 20 00
Feb. 16. By cash paid H. E. H. Sloop, bene, student 25 00
April 10. By cash loaned H. E. H. Sloop, bene'., stu. 35 00
April 10. To cash advanced by Treasurer 33 96
I221 15 $221 15
May 2. By amount due Treas. Beneficiary Fund . $ 33 96
1892. BEACKWEtDER WIU. FUND.
Feb. 15. To cash received from sale of farm .... $500 00
May 16. To cash received for interest on above . . 10 00
July 10. To cash received for bank dividend . . 20 oo.
1893.
Jan. 10. To cash received for bank dividend'. . . . 20 00
1892.
May 16. By cash paid for 5 shares stock Davis &
Wiley Bank $558 00
Sept. 5. By cash, interest on note 2 00
May 2, To cash due Treasurer . 10 oo<
$560 00 $560 00
1893.
May 2, By amount due Treasurer $ 10 00 •
1892. WINSTON 'MISSION.
Sept. 20. To cash received from Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
St. Stephen's $9 14
Sept. 20. To cash received from Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
Mt. Olive 6 20
Oct. 23. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Marks,
Lutheran Chapel 11 08
Nov. 1. To cash received from J. L. Sifferd, Treas.
Southern Conference 19 40
Dec. 6. To cash received from Rev. J. Q. Wertz,
Christiana 35 00
Dec. 26. To cash received from Rev. W. R. Brown,
Organ 8 65
Dec. 26. To cash received from Rev. W. R. Brown,
Ebenezer 4 20
Dec. 26. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Marks,
Center Grove - 15 00
Dec. 31. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Rose, ■
St. Paul's 15 00
Dec. 31. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Rose,
Bethel (Rowan) 12 .50
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I893-
Jan. 3. To cash received from I. Frank Patterson,
personal contribution 10 00
Jan. 11. To cash received from C. G. Heilig, Treas.
Holy Trinity 6 18
Jan. 11. To cash received from Rev. P. Miller, St.
John's Sunday-school . 25 00
Jan. 11. To cash received from Rev. P. Miller,
personal contribution 5 00
Jan. 31. To cash received from H. R. Plaster, Treas.
St. Enoch's . 17 23
Feb. 14. To cash received from Prof. L. H. Roth-
rock, St. Peter's 3 60
Feb. 23. To cash received from Jesse W. Miller,
St. Luke's 4 00
Feb. 23. To cash received from Rev. J. O. Wertz,
Union 10 00
Mar. 1. To cash received from Rev. B. W. Cronk,
Salem 5 20
Mar. 10. To cash received from Miss Julia B. Shirey,
Holy Trinity Sunday-school 8 50
Dec. 29. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board Missions $100 00
Jan. 3. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board Missions 10 00
Jan. 31. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board Missions . 90 00
Mar. 17. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board Missions 30 00
May 2. By amount in Treasury Winston Mission 88
$230 88 $230 88
i«93-
May 2. To amount in Treasury Winston Mission $ 88
The above shows amount in my hands as Treasurer of
Home Missions $ 45 81
Foreign Missions 1 00
Winston Mission 88
INDEBTEDNESS.
One note for money borrowed . . . . , . . . $ 96 55
Int. on above note for 11 months at 6 per cent . . 5 31
Amt. advanced to pay for Minutes 81 02
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Amt. advanced Beneficiary Fund 33 96
$216 84
Respectfully submitted,
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
China Grove, N. C, May 2, 1893.
The ex -Secretary's report was read and received as infor-
mation.
The President appointed the following
STANDING COMMITTEES. .
i. President's Report. — Revs. J. Q. Wertz, W. P. Huddle,
and Mr. C. D. Barringer.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. Peter Miller, R. Iy. Brown,
and Mr. H. T. Graeber.
3. Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. H. M.
Brown, H. A. Trexler, and Mr. Henry Cobb.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. E. P. Parker,
H. M. Brown, and Mr. S. G. Patterson.
5. Minutes and Unfinished Business . — Revs. B. W. Cronk,
C. B. Miller, and Mr. John C. Lmgle.
6. Petitions and Absentees. — Revs. W. Kimball, D. W.
Michael, and Mr. S. W. Winecoff.
7. Vacancies. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., W. S. Bow-
man, D. D., and Mr. Geo. W. Dry.
8. Finance. — Rev. W. R. Brown and Messrs. J. D. Heilig
and C. G. Heilig:
9. Appropriations. — Revs. C. L,. T. Fisher, R. L,. Brown,
and Dr. C. M. Pool.
10. Apportionment. — Revs. B. S. Brown,- W. A. Lutz,
and Dr. S. P. Wright.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. C. A. Rose, J. H. C. Fisher,
and Mr. W. S. Blackwelder.
Rev. V. R. Stickley was excused from further attendance
upon Tuesday afternoon session.
On account of sickness Rev. V. R. Stickley was excused
from delivering the appointed annual address on Missions.
It was agreed that the appointment of speakers for the
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time set apart for Missions be left with the pastor loci and
the President.
The following hours were agreed upon for conducting the
business of Synod : From 9 A. M. to 12 M., and from 1 P.
M. to 4.30 P. M.
Synod adjourned with the Lord's Prayer to meet to-mor-
row morning at 9 o'clock.
SECOND SESSION.
May 3, 9 o'clock, A. M.
Synod was opened with devotional service by Rev. Prof.
C. L> T. Fisher. Minutes of the first session were read and
approved.
The Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College was read by Rev. W. R. Brown, and was received
and referred to the Committee on Church Institutions and
Education.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The number of students in North Carolina College this year is not
as large as it has been for several years ; owing, we think, partly to
the fact that very little canvassing was done during the last vacation,
and partly to the financial stringency of the times, — but principally
to the want of appreciation of higher education among our people.
The small endowment which the College has, has evidently been the
salvation of the institution ; and notwithstanding this additional in-
come the faculty is still overworked and underpaid.
President Shirey, who has acted as financial agent during the past
year, has been successful in collecting interest on the Endowment
Fund. Interest collected, $725.61 ; principal collected, $324.93. His
expenses have been $70, which the Synod is asked and expected to
pay at this meeting. We recommend the continuance of President
Shirey as financial agent, under the same condition as last year,
namely, that his necessary expenses be paid. The total amount of
principal of the Endowment Fund collected to date is $2,723.16. Of
this amount $2,545.10 is invested at 8 per cent, interest, and $178.06 is
in the hands of Treasurer awaiting investment.
The College Chapel no longer has the rickety, uncomfortable seats
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s
of a year ago, but it isxnow seated with handsome, comfortable, and
substantial opera chairs.
Rev. Prof. C. L,. T. Fisher has resigned the chair of Ancient Lan-
guages, in order to devote his entire time to the work in the Female
Seminary, and his resignation has been accepted by the Board. At a
meeting of the Board in March, Prof. E. B. Setzler, formerly of Po-
maria, S. C, but now of Texas, was unanimously elected to the chair
of Ancient Languages which position he has accepted. Prof. Setzler
is a graduate of Newberry College, S. C. He was the successful com-
petitor for the Greek medal while at college, which gives us some
idea of his proficiency in that language, and beside this he has been
very highly recommended to us.
The College has many needs of which we shall mention only those
that are the most pressing. The main college building is badly in
need of a new roof, and without it this building will soon be greatly
damaged. Another, and perhaps a greater, need is more endowment.
It is a fact long since conceded by all college men — and they ought to
know — that a college cannot be run successfully without a liberal en-
dowment. And finally, the College needs more students. Without
these, no matter what else it may have, it cannot do the work which
it was designed and intended to do, both for the Church and State.
Brethren of the North Carolina Synod, think of these absolute needs
of }7Our College, and see if it is not in your power to supply them.
Rev. J. A. Linn, the President of the Board, expects soon to move
out of the bounds of this Synod, and has resigned as a member of the
Board. Rev. H. M. Brown and Mr. R. A. Brown have been absent
from both the annual and semi-annual meetings of the Board without
rendering satisfactory reasons for their absence, and their places are
hereby declared vacant. There are therefore three vacancies in the
Board to be filled at this meeting of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
Vice-President Board of Trustees North Carolina College.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
When we consider all our environments, the session of 1892- '3 has
been a fairly prosperous one. Neither the number of students, nor
the income of the College, is quite up to last year ; but we believe two
reasons, one of which at least we hope to overcome for the next ses-
sion, will account for this falling off.
The College continues to do efficient work for our patrons and for
the Synod. No other can take its place. But we fear neither our
people generally, nor the Synod, is interested and united in its sup-
port as it deserves. It is an interest second to no other in this Synod ;
and to become all that we desire it to be, it requires the undivided
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•support of all our pastors and people. If Synod should rally to its
support as other synods do to the support of their colleges, it would
give our College a grand impulse. Shall we not hope for this ? Shall
we not have it ?
Loyalty to our own should characterize our people, but too often
they are indifferent, and sometimes give their patronage to others.
Our wants are many and urgent. More students, more endowment,
more books, and improved apparatus, and an additional hall are
among the immediate and pressing needs of your College.
J. B. SHIREY, President.
The Report of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena
Female Seminary was read by Rev. W. R. Brown, and was
received and referred to the Committee on Church Institu-
tions and Education.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT
AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
The present session of Mont Amcena Female Seminary is, perhaps,
the most prosperous, in every respect, that this institution has ever
enjoyed. Ninety-two pupils will be catalogued this year, represent-
ing four States, viz., North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and
Florida. Forty-five are boarding pupils, and the Seminary building
has been full and overflowing. Three 'young ladies will complete the
course of study this year and receive certificates of graduation. There
are twelve in the Junior class, and the lower classes are still larger.
The Seminary is fortunate in having a thoroughly competent facul-
ty ; only efficient teachers have been employed. The buildings and
grounds have been very much improved during the year, which has
not only added to the appearance, but much to the comfort and con-
venience of the pupils. The Seminary building is insured for a period
of five years, in the sum of $1200. The Board, realizing the uecessit)'
of additional buildings and grounds adjoining the Seminary property,
and the desirahility of these belonging to Synod, at a meeting in April,
unanimously adopted the following :
WHEREAS, Mont Amoena Female Seminary is greatly in need of
additional grounds and buildings, and
WHEREAS, Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, the present Principal, has made a
generous offer, looking to this end, namely, at his own expense to
canvass the churches of the North Carolina Synod, to raise funds nec-
essary for this purpose and for other needs of the institution ; there-
fore, be it
Resolved, By the Board of Trustees of said Mont Amcena Female
Seminary in session this the 12th day of April, 1893, that the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, at its next convention, be
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asked to invite Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher to canvass the churches for
funds to purchase the grounds adjoining on the south and east, to-
gether with the buildings thereon, and for other pressing needs of the
institution. Said grounds and buildings, when purchased and paid
for, to be deeded to "The Board of Trustees of Mont Aincena Female
Seminary."
We are convinced of the wisdom of this proposition, and feel as-
sured that Prof. Fisher will be successful in raising the necessary-
funds for this purchase. Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
President of the Board.
Reports on the State of trie Church were read and referred
to the proper committee.
REPORTERS APPOINTED.
The following were appointed to report the proceedings of
Synod to the following papers and periodicals :
Rev. W. R. Brown, Lutheran Visitor; Rev. Prof. C. L,. T.
Fisher, Our Church Paper; Rev. C. B. King, the Salisbury
papers ; Mr. C. G. Heilig, the Concord papers ; Rev. Dr.
W. S. Bowman, Charlotte Observer.
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of Reports on the
State of the Church, to hear the annual address on Educa-
tion by Rev. B. S. Brown.
A collection for Beneficiary Education, taken up immedi-
ately after the address, amounted to $7.46.
Synod adjourned with the doxology and benediction to
meet at 1 o'clock, P. M.
THIRD SESSION.
May 3D, 1 o'clock, P. M.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. W. A. I^utz.
Reading and hearing Reports on the State of the Church
resumed.
It was resolved that Synod approve of Rev. Dr. S. Roth-
rock's action in loaning Rev. F. W. E. Peschau the protocol
of Synod.
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The Secretary was requested by vote of Synod to write to
Eev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., asking him to please finish
the translation of the German Minutes of the North Carolina
Synod, and return the protocol not later than six months
from the present date, and if he cannot translate within six
months return to Rev. Dr. S. Rothrock by express.
By vote of Synod the subject of Education was made the
special order for Friday morning's session.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by Rev.
W. Kimball, and received and referred to the Committee on
Executive Committee's Report.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North'Carolina respectfully submit the following :
We held our first meeting on the 17th day of May, 1893. We ex-
tended formal calls to Revs. H. A. Trexler and R. L> Brown, the for-
mer to take charge of the Forsyth and the latter of the Davie Mission.
These brethren accepted the calls, and have been prosecuting their
work with commendable zeal and success. At this meeting we classi-
fied the congregations of our Synod, according to instruction, and
kindly requested them to aid our beneficiaries. The result of this
work will be shown by the report of our treasurer, Mr. I. Frank Pat-
terson. .
We also made arrangements to have our mission at Mocksville sup-
plied, but the plan failed.
At the same time we extended a call to Rev. Gideon M. G. Scherer,
to take the Burlington charge, which he, after mature consideration,
declined. We held five subsequent meetings during the synodical
year, and made every possible effort to get a pastor for Burlington and
St. Paul's, and only met disappointment in every call extended.
However, we did something for those people, by getting Mr. R. L,.
Patterson, Theological Student, to supply them during his summer
vacation ; for which we paid him fifty dollars out of those pledges
made for said object. This leaves two hundred and fifty dollars for
the ensuing year.
We finally succeeded, at our last meeting, in getting a pastor for the
Burlington charge, in the person of Rev. C. B. Miller, who entered
upon the work the first of April, and is now living among those people.
Item 1. Your committee stipulated with Pastor Miller for twenty-
five dollars per month, on the part of Synod, and by resolution, based
on those pledges, promised to use every effort in its power to make
the work permanent. We ask Synod to endorse this action of the
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committee, and to appropriate seventy-five dollars out of synodical
funds, to be added to those pledges, which will make three hundred
and twenty-five dollars, the amount needed for April and the ensuing
year.
Item 2. The Seaman Mission was left, by the Synod, under the care
of Pastor F. W. E. Peschau, D. D. , who, upon leaving Wilmington, re-
turned thirty-five dollars to our treasurer. Your committee loaned
this amount to Mr. H. E. H. Sloop, theological student in the sem-
inary. We recommend that this sum be continued as a loan to the
Beneficiary fund, until there be sufficient funds to return it.
Item 3. Pastor H. A. Trexler sent in a very favorable report of his
work, in the Forsyth charge, and asks for an appropriation of at least
two hundred dollars for another year. Your committee being en-
couraged by the material upbuilding of that charge, recommend that
Synod make the appropriation.
Item 4. Our missionary pastor, R. L. Brown, during the year, re-
ported interesting progress in the Davie charge, but has not reported
the last quarter ; neither have we received any application for further
aid in said field ; therefore, we have nothing to suggest.
Item 5. Your committee have been at a loss to knoAv whether it is
their duty to report on the work at Winston, as it is under the care and
management of the Board of the United Synod, and they have placed
a pastor there, who will doubtless make a faithful report of his work
and plans for the future, as he is a member of this Synod. We feel it,
however, our duty and privilege to rejoice with Pastor Lutz, in his
wonderful success in building up the spiritual temple of Christ in that
city. And, inasmuch as our Synod has, by resolution, pledged its
hearty co-operation with the Board in that work ; therefore, we rec-
ommend this pledge be renewed. We further recommend, that the
principal and interest, due on the appropriation made by Synod, for
the Winston church lot, be paid at this meeting. If the individual
donations and congregational collections be not sufficient, we recom-
mend that the deficiency be paid out of the contributions sent to Syn-
od this year.
Item 6. In Lexington, the county town of Davidson, we have a fine
church lot in the centre of the place, and a first-class chapel organ,
all paid for, and one thousand dollars can be raised in the place for
the building of 'a church. We recommend this church interest to the
consideration of Synod.
Item 7. On the 19th of last month, the chairman of your committee
visited a section of country, eleven miles southeast of T}~ro, and five
miles south of Lexington, a beautiful section and neighborhood of
good people. Here he found a Lutheran man building a church on a
beautiful lot, which was given to the Lutheran church years ago by
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father Owen. A large arbor had been built upon it, and a congrega-
tion regularly organized. This good man has now torn down the old
shelter, and has a large frame raised, with nice Gothic window frames,
and the house partly weather-boarded.
Your committee recommend the appointment of a committee to
look after our interest in that property, and that it be empowered to
dispose of our interest, if a congregation cannot be built up in that
section.
Item 8. As there was no money placed to the account of your com-
mittee to pay traveling expenses, the various important mission points
have not been visited.
We have Sumpter, Goldsboro, Raleigh, Greensboro, Ashville, El-
kin, Mocksville, Mooresville, and other points that should be cared
for by the pastors of our Synod
Your committee recommend, that Sumpter, Goldsboro, and any
other points in or near the city, be placed under the care of the Lu-
theran pastors in Wilmington, and that they be kindly requested to
minister to their spiritual wants.
We recommend that Pastor Miller, at Burlington, be requested to
visit Greensboro and Raleigh and care for our interest in those places.
We recommend that pastors C. B. King and H. A. Trexler visit
Ashville, Elkin, and any other points of interest, contiguous to their
charges, and do all they can for our people in those places.
We recommend that pastors Stickley and Michael be requested to
visit Mooresville, and encourage our people in that place.
Item 9. We recommend that hereafter the pastor in the Davie charge
serve Mockville, as it is a part of the mission.
Item 10. We also recommend that those pastors, after their first
visit to those specified points, be requested to report to the Executive
Committee. In this way the committee will be able to make a more
intelligent and satisfactory report to Synod.
Item 11. We further recommend that collections be taken up at
those mission points when our pastors visit them, to pay their travel-
ing expenses and remunerate them for their services.
Item 12. Mr. C. T. Wagoner, one of our beneficiaries in the North
Carolina College, informed the committee recently that he had re-
ceived no aid from Synod during the year, and that he lacks $15.00
in paying expenses this term. He kindly asks the Synod to send him
said amount through its President, Rev. George H. Cox.
We recommend that his request be granted.
Respectfullv submitted,
W. KIMBAEE,
Chairman of Executive Committee.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. Dr. S. Rothrock was excused from further attend-
ance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned with the Lord's Prayer, to meet Thurs-
day morning.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 4, 9 o'clock, A. M.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
Peter Miller. Minutes of the last two sessions were read,
corrected, and approved.
The Reports on the State of the Church were resumed.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO GENERAL BODIES.
The Report of the Delegation to the United Synod, written
by the chairman, was read by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and was re-
ceived and adopted.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
The fourth convention of the United Synod was held in St. John's
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Knoxville, Tenn., June 23-27, 1892.
Much business of importance was transacted, and while we would
not weary you with a full exhibit of the same, still we desire to call
the attention of Synod to a few items of special interest :
1. It gives us much pleasure to report that nearly all the synods,
connected with the United Synod, are co-operating fully in the gen-
eral work of the church, thus enabling our Board of Missions to do in
the "home field" a great work.
The work at Knoxville has been completed, and the church declared
self-sustaining. Augusta has passed the crisis, and the work at Rich-
mond gives promise of success, and at no distant day, with God's
help, we may expect to see churches at Winston, Atlanta, and other
points, confessing the faith of Luther. The amount for home mis-
sions has been increased to $6000.00.
2. And our foreign work is also encouraging. A mission is being
established in Japan, and two missionaries are already in the field,
viz., Revs. Scherer and Peery, the former a North Carolinian by
birth. The amount asked for foreign missions by the United Synod
is $4500.00.
3. A Theological Seminary has been established, with a full Board
of Directors, located temporarily at Newberry, S. C.
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4. Steps were taken to establish an Orphans' Home for our Southern
Church which, if accomplished, will no doubt be the means of gather-
ing many souls unto Christ.
5. Your delegation having been instructed to ask the United Synod
to withdraw or eliminate from the proposed "By-Laws," "Rules and
Regulations," the item beginning with the words, "we will not foster
nor encourage," &c, are glad to report that the same was tacitly
granted, by the adoption of the "By-Laws," without the "Rules and
Regulations." Therefore, we have peace on the subject of the "Four-
Points," and our Synod stands pledged to a full and free and hearty
co-operation in all the work of the United Synod. And let us hope
that a prosperous future awaits our Lutheran church in this South
land.
6. The next convention of the United Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in the South, will convene in Christ's Lutheran
church, Staunton, Va., on Wednesday before the 4th Sunday in Sep-
tember, 1895, at 10 A. M.
Respectfully submitted, C. A. ROSE,
J. Q. WERTZ,
C. A. MARKS,
W. R. BROWN,
GEORGE H. COX,
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
c. g: HEILIG,
CHAS. B. KING.
The report of Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., the delegate
to the Tennessee Synod, was read by Rev. George H. Cox,
and received as information.
Rev. V. R. Stickley made a verbal report as delegate to
the Virginia Synod; Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher made a verbal re-
port as delegate to the South Carolina Synod; Rev, W. R.
Brown made a verbal report as delegate to the Southwestern
Virginia Synod, which were received as information.
The Archivarius, Rev. J. D. Shirey, made report, which
was received and adopted.
REPORT OF ARCHIVARIUS.
No additions have been made to the archives of Synod during the
paslfyear. For want of an appropriate case in which to keep these
papers, books, &c, they remain in the same unclassified condition
that has characterized them for years.
J. D. SHIREY, Archivarius.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Report of the Committee on President's Report was
read by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, and received to be considered item
by item with view of adoption.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your committee, appointed to examine the President's Report, beg
to submit the following :
i. We find on pages 16 and 17 that a petition from the Bethel
(Stanley) congregation was forwarded to the president of this body,
in which he was asked to allow them the privilege of employing a
supply, as they had settled in full with their former pastor. This re-
quest was granted. Your committee recommend that Synod approve
of this act.
2. On pages 24 and 25, we find that the Augsburg Mission congre-
gation, at Winston, in a communication to the president, expressed a
willingness to adopt the constitution of the Wilmington Mission, if it
would be satisfactory to Synod. The president advised them to adopt
said constitution. We recommend that Synod approve of this act.
3. On page 29, we find that there is a "communion set" and other
property of the Seamen's Mission, which is the property of this body;
and as it is not in the care of any particular one, we recommend that
Synod look after and make some disposition of the same.
4. On the three concluding pages of this report, we find ten recom-
mendations which deserve a careful consideration of this body. We
recommend that the3' be taken up seriatim and acted upon.
5. Your committee would not conclude their report without ex-
pressing its very high appreciation of this full and well prepared re-
port of our worthy president, and we bespeak the thanks of this body
to him for the same. Respectfully submitted,
J. Q. WERTZ,
W. P. HUDDLE,
C. D. BARRINGER.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted with the following resolution :
Resolved, That the communion set formerly used by the Seamen's
Mission be donated to Macedonia congregation, located at Burling-
ton, N. C.
Dr. Bernheim was requested to send same to Pastor Mil-
ler, at Burlington, N. C, at the expense of Synod, and the
books and other property belonging to the Seamen's Mis-
sion to the Archivarius, at the expense of Synod.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
Item 4. Adopted with the following amendments to the
President's recommendations :
Recommendation i. Adopted.
Recommendation 2. Consideration on this recommenda-
tion was deferred until Report of Committee on Executive
Committee Report be heard.
Recommendation 3. Adopted, with the following ap-
pointments :
COMMITTEE ON MEMORIALS.
Revs. W. Kimball and D. W. Michael to prepare memo-
rial on the death of Rev. E. P. Zink.
Rev. C. B. King and Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., to pre-
pare memorial on the death of Col. P. N. Heilig.
Recommendation 4. Adopted, with the following ap-
pointment: Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and C. D. Barringer.
Recommendation 5. Adopted.
Recommendation 6. Adopted.
Recommendation 7. Adopted.
Recommendation 8. Not adopted.
Consideration of Report of Committee on Presidents Re-
port was deferred until the afternoon session.
FORM OF NOTE CHANGED.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That the form of note for use of the Board of Church Ex-
tension, found on page 46 of Minutes for 1891, be changed to read :
Treasurer of Church Extension, instead of Treasurer of North Caroli-
na Synod.
Resolved, That all receipts in the hands of congregations from
Treasurer of Board of Missions of United Synod be received and cred-
ited as cash by the Treasurer of this Synod, and a like amount marked
as having been paid to the Treasurer of the United Synod.
Synod adjourned to hear addresses on Missions, by Revs.
Trexler, L,utz, and Probst.
Collection taken up immediately after the addresses
amounted to $10.69.
Adjourned with the benediction to meet in the afternoon.
38 MINUTES E- t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 4, 2.30 P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. G. D. Bernheim,
D. D.
The consideration of the Report of the Committee on
President's Report resumed.
Recommendation 9. Under consideration of this recom-
mendation, it was moved that a committee be appointed to
bring in a report on this item to-morrow morning at 10
o'clock. Committee: Revs. B. S. Brown, J. Q. Wertz, C.
A. Rose, Geo. H. Cox, and W. A. Lutz.
Recommendation 10. Adopted.
Under this item the President of Synod read Report of the
Seamen's Mission, written by Pastor F. W. E. Peschau,
who served said mission last year.
Item 5. Adopted.
The further consideration of the report was deferred until
other committees already appointed report.
Synod adjourned with the benediction by Rev. W. Kim-
ball to meet Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 5, 9 o'clock, A. M.
Synod opened with divine service led by Rev. H. M.
Brown .
Minutes of the last two sessions were read and adopted.
The following was adopted :
RECOMMENDED FOR ORDINATION.
At a meeting of the Ministerium, held on yesterday evening, the
Examining Committee reported favorably upon the examination of
Mr. R. L,. Bame, and the Ministerium hereby recommends the ordi-
nation of Mr. Bame at this convention of Synod.
GEO. H. COX, President,
C. A. ROSE, Vice-President,
C. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
The President appointed the following Committee to
Nominate Speakers for the next Convention, and Executive
Committee: Rev. C. A. Rose, Dr. C. M. Pool, and Mr. G.
M. Dry.
It was resolved that at each annual convention of Synod,
an address be delivered on the subject of Beneficence, or
Divine Stewardship.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church
was read by Rev. Peter Miller, and received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The reports of our pastors, on the state of the material and spiritual
condition of their respective pastorates, contain much that is encour-
aging with regard to the condition and prospects of the churches
within the bounds of the Synod ; but at the same time make not a
few disclosures which are sadly disheartening to all who are sincerely
interested in the upbuilding of Zion and the welfare of souls.
On the one hand, we have tokens of an increasing knowledge of,
and love for, the church ; such as, more regular attendance upon the
sanctuary and use of the means of grace ; greater and more system-
atic efforts for the spiritual welfare of the young of the congregations,
and a growing interest in and an increasing disposition liberally to
sustain the various benevolent operations of the church, upon the
contemplation of which we feel moved to earnest gratitude — to thank
God and take courage.
On the other hand, however, we have portrayed, in sombre colors,
a spiritual deadness and indifference on the part of some of our peo-
ple— manifesting themselves in gross neglect of God's house and ordi-
nances, a short-sighted and suicidal penuriousness in meeting (or
rather evading) the demands made upon them, both by the particular
congregations of which they are members, and by the church at large ;
and in a general and inexcusable carelessness as regards even the most
vital questions connected with the work committed to them as the
Lord's stewards.
Several of the reports complain, with emphasis, of the growing evil
of intemperance, and of members of the church as being accessory to
that evil by engaging in the manufacture of spirituous liquors, and its
support.
It is earnestly to be hoped, and prayed for, that the evidences of
spirituality and efficiency in the Lord's work, which have been re-
ported, may become not only more unmistakably marked, but rapidly
multiply themselves, that soon the grateful tidings may come up to
40 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
us, from every quarter of our field — "The Lord hath done great things
for us, whereof we are glad."
In inquiring into the wants of our church, within the bounds of the
Synod, that we may the more successfully prosecute our mission, we
are met with the same answer which has been given to such inquiry
from the beginning of our Synod's history, We want tnen and money-
Men, true to themselves and the church, thoroughly imbued with the
spirit of the Master, and a determination to spend and be spent in His
service, and who will give themselves to the ministry of reconciliation
— and we want money enough for the thorough education of those
men for their responsible work ; money enough to send out mission-
aries, and build up the waste places throughout our bounds, and vigor-
ously assist the work in the Home and Foreign fields, and to sustain
all the beneficent enterprises of the church. The question now, as
always in the past, is, Where shall we get these men and this money ?
We must recognize the fact, that we can depend, under God, solely
upon ourselves.
Your committee suggest, therefore, that it becomes the duty of our
pastors to give increased attention to this matter, and earnestly en-
deavor to seek out suitable young men of our churches, who, after
representation of the church's need, may feel called upon, of God.
to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ, and that they present the
claims of the ministry upon our young men, upon every proper oc-
casion, both privately and from the pulpit.
We suggest also that pastors and church officers give prayerful at-
tention to the imperative necessity of adopting some systematic plan
of collecting money for the Lord's treasury, in as far as possible from
every member of their congregations, in proportion to their several
ability.
We suggest further, that pastors and church councils should use all
proper means (of which they shall be the judge), to suppress, if pos-
sible, entirely the manufacture and use as a beverage of intoxicating
liquors.
We need a fresh baptism of the Spirit. When we have— pastors
and people — so fully consecrated ourselves, with all we have and are,
to the service of the Master, that we shall shrink from no sacrifice,
nor count anything, within our power to perform, a hardship ; when
we take a firm stand against the drink habit in all its phases, and en-
deavor by word and deed to suppress it ; when we "approve ourselves
to God, to conscience, and to our fellow-men as good stewards of the
manifold gifts of God ;" then shall our Zion "put on beauty for ashes,
and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. ' ' God speed
the day. Respectfully submitted. P. MILLER,
R. L. BROWN,
H. T. GRABBER-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
The Report of the Committee on Pastoral Districts was
read by Rev. C. A. Rose, and received for consideration.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your committee would report that, in the Pastoral Districts, we
have no changes to recommend except that Mt. Carmel, Cabarrus Co.,
be made a mission and withdrawn from Mt. Pleasant charge, and for
the next synodical year be placed under the care of the Executive
Committee of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. ROSE,
J. H. C. FISHER, ,
W. S. BLACKWELDER.
Synod adjourned, pending discussion of the Committee's
Report on Pastoral Districts, to hear the order of business
previously appointed, for the hour of 10 o'clock.
The special committee appointed by the chair to consider
recommendation 9 of President's Report, as reported under
item 3 of Committee on President's Report, reported as fol-
lows— (Resolution offered by Rev. J. Q. Wertz) :
Resolved, That this Synod pay the $1500 for Winston into the
hands of the Board of Missions of the United Synod of the South, and
as much more for Home Missions as possible.
Resolution adopted.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was adopt-
ed as a whole.
Repdrt of Committee on Pastoral Districts resumed. Re-
port was adopted as a whole.
The annual Report of the Board of Church Extension was
read by Rev. W. A. Lutz, was received, and adopted as a
whole.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The Board had but one meeting during the year, viz., May 3, 1892.
The following loans were made :
To St. Matthew's, Wilmington, N. C, $250, for which the treasurer
holds three notes well and properly secured, maturing May, 1893 ;
May, 1894 ; and May, 1895.
To Bethany congregation, Stokes Co., $100, for which the treasurer
holds a note and mortgage on the church property, maturing May,
1893-
42 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The note given by the council of St. James, Concord, for $500, has
a credit of $100, dated Ma}' 1, 1892. The remainder to be paid by May,
1894.
The stringency of the times led the Board to believe that it was best
for all objects of Synod that we make no special appeal for Church
Extension during the year. Hoping for a liberal contribution from
every pastorate to this very worth}' object, and pledging our greatest
care of the funds in our hands, we are,
Respectfully,
W. A. LUTZ,
C. B. KING,
I. F. PATTERSON.
TREASURER'S REPORT OF CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD.
I FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with
Church Extension Board,
North Carolina Synod.
April 29, 1893.
Cr. Dr.
To amount in Treasury $421-09
To cash from Treas. N. C. Synod . . . 160 55
To cash from Rev. V. R. Stickley, St.
Enoch's ... 21 59
To int. due on $225, 7 m. at 6 per cent . . 7 87
By cash loaned W. H. Strauss, trustee for
St. Matthew's Mission Church, Wil-
mington, N. C. $250 00 '
June 5. By cash loaned B. F Pulliam for Bethany
church, Stokes Co., N. C. 100 00
1S93.
Ma}' 2. By amt. due Church Extension Board. . . 261 10
1892.
May
I.
May
3-
Nov.
29.
i893-
May
2
1892.
May
20.
May 2. To amount in Treasury $261 10
The chair appointed the following Committee to Nominate
Trustees of the College and Seminary Boards : Revs. J. D.
Shirey, C. L. T. Fisher, and B. S. Brown.
The Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was
read by Rev. B. W. Cronk, and was received to be consid-
ered item by item.
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. " 43
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
1. On pages 14 and 15, there are three proposed amendments to
constitution. Inasmuch as frequent amendments tend to constant
confusion and wrangling and consumption of time, we recommend
that these proposed amendments be not adopted.
2. According to President's construction, by comparing item 9 on
page 15 with a resolution on page 38, the recommendations of the
President, for Synod to procure a cabinet for the archivarius of Synod,
was referred to Executive Committee, in connection with the college
authorities. Has the cabinet been procured ?
3. Did Rev. C. L. T. Fisher serve Albemarle congregation, accord-
ing to instruction of Synod on page 39 ?
4. Did the President of Synod administer the communion to Hope-
well congregation ? See page 39.
5. On page 41, five young men were received as beneficiaries of
Synod, and the Executive Committee was instructed to make arrange-
ments with the various congregations for their support. Was this
attended to, and with what success?
6. Page 44. Has Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., visited the churches
in behalf of St. Matthew's Mission? If so, with what success?
7. Page 36. Has the appropriation of three hundred dollars to the
Alamance pastorate been met ?
B. W. CRONK,
C. B. MIDLER,
JOHN C. LINGLE.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. No.
Item 3. No.
Item 4. No, and excused.
Item 5. Answered in the Executive Committee's Report.
On motion, the Report of the Committee on Unfinished
Business was recommitted. (See pp. 53 and 54.)
The following resolution, offered by Rev. B. S. Brown,
was adopted. (See Standing Resolution No. 13 — same
substituted for old resolution No. 13, as seen in Minutes of
1892.)
The following resolutions, offered by Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
were adopted.
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REGULATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN RE-
GARD TO CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY.
Resolved, That for the instruction of the Executive Committee of
Synod, and all others whom it may concern, the following is declared
to be the meaning of item 4, chap. 5 of the Constitution of Synod.
1. That all beneficiaries of Synod are under the control and manage-
ment of the Executive Committee.
2. That each beneficiary is required to appear before the Executive
Committee, at least once a year, at such time as the committee may
designate, and render an account of his spiritual and literary progress,
and a written statement of his financial expenses aud needs. And
that the faculty of North Carolina College and the pastor of the Col-
lege church make an annual report of the moral and religious conduct
and literary attainments of each beneficiary of Synod.
3. All complaints or charges against a beneficiary of Synod must be
made to the Executive Committee in writing.
4. No beneficiary of Synod shall preach at any time or place before
ordination without the knowledge and consent of the Executive Com-
mittee.
5. The Executive Committee shall, in its annual report to Synod,
give a detailed account of each beneficiary as to his spiritual, literary,
and financial progress, standing, and needs.
Synod adjourned to hear Reports on our Educational Insti-
tutions, with benediction by Rev. W. R. Brown.
Revs. J. D. Shirey and C. L. T. Fisher made addresses.
The following resolution was adopted :
RECOMMENDED FOR ORDINATION.
The Ministerium hereby recommend the ordination of W. H. Stutts,
he having stood a satisfactory examination, and that the ordination
take place immediately after intermission.
Rev. GEO. H. COX, President,
Rev. C. A. ROSE, Vice-President,
Rev. C. B. KING, Secretary.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. Dr. Bowman.
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 5, 1.30 P. M.
Synod was called to order, and divine service preparatory
to the ordination sermon was conducted by Rev. V. R.
Stickley.
MINUTES E. X. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Hev. Dr. Bowman preached the ordination sermon from
text 1 Cor. 2, 45.
Immediately after the ordination sermon, Mr. R. L. Bame
and Prof. W. H. Stutts were ordained to the holy office of
the Gospel "Ministry by the officers of Synod and the Exam-
ining Committee.
The Report of the Committee on Petitions and Absentees
w^as read by Rev. W. Kimball, and was received to be con-
sidered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND
ABSENTEES.
Your committee respectfully submit the following :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. J. B. Davis, asking to be excused for not
attending this meeting of Synod on account of physical inability.
We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, asking to be excused for
absence at this convention of Synod. He also informs us that he sent
five dollars to our treasurer, and promises to remit five more during
this year. Your committee recommend that he be excused, and ex-
tend thanks for the donation received.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, in which he informs us •
that he has remitted to Synod, ten dollars to be equally divided be-
tween Home and Foreign Missions. He also asks Synod to excuse
his absence on account of ill health. We recommend that he be ex-
cused, and that Synod return thanks for the donation received.
No. 4 is a letter from our afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman,
requesting Synod to excuse him for not being present at this meeting,
and solicits special prayer in his behalf. We recommend that his re-
quests be granted, that his letter be read before Synod, and at a suit-
able time special prayer be offered in behalf of this and other afflicted
brother ministers, led by the President.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. M. Wolf, in which he expresses his ina-
bility to attend this synodical meeting, on account of financial depres-
sion and severe affliction. He also asks an interest in the prayers of
Synod. We recommend that he be excused, that he be remembered
in the special prayer, and that Synod thank him for the two dollars
received.
No. 6 is a letter from Rev. A. D. L,. Moser, informing Synod, that,
owing to family affliction and present engagements, it is impossible
for him to attend the present sessions of Synod. He prays to be ex-
cused. We recommend that his prayer be granted, that his letter be
read, and that he be included in the special prayer.
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
No. 7 is a communication from the council of St. James, Concord,
N. C, asking to be excused from representation in this convention of
Synod, as they are not co-operating in synodical work. We recom-
mend that they be excused.
No. 8 is a letter from the congregation in Ashville, containing their
parochial report and asking to be received into Synod. We recom-
mend that when the congregation complies with the constitutional
requirements, it be received.
No. 9 is a very kind and affectionate letter from Rev. F. W. E. Pes-
chau, D. D., which we recommend be read before Synod.
No. io is a letter from Rev. Geo. H. Cox, tendering his resignation
as member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College. We
recommend that it be accepted.
No. ii is a petition from Reformation congregation, praying Synod
to return them to their former home, the Davidson or Rowan pastor-
ate. As this congregation forms a part of the Davie Mission, we
recommend that the petition be placed in the hands of the Executive
Committee.
No. 12 is a petition from Organ church, asking Synod to hold its
next annual convention in said church. We recommend this petition
to the favorable consideration of Synod, when fixing the time and
place for its next meeting.
W. KIMBADD,
D. W. MICHAED,
S. W. WINECOFF,
Committee.
Item i. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted as amended.
Items 3, 4, 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted as amended, with the following reso-
lution :
Resolved, That Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and Rev. C. A. Rose
be a committee to devise a plan and raise funds for the help of Rev.
A. D. L. Moser, and that they have charge of the same and apply ac-
cording to their own judgment.
Item 7. Adopted.
Item 8. Adopted as amended.
Item 9. Adopted as amended.
Item 10. Adopted.
Item 11. Adopted.
Item 12. Report adopted as a whole.
On motion, Rev. J. M. Hedrick was excused for absence
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
47
from the present meeting of S3mod on account of sickness.
It was further moved, that we express to him our sympathy
in his illness, and pray that he may soon be restored to
health and his labors for the Master.
The Report of the Committee on Finance was read by
Rev. W. R. Brown, and received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Cornmittee on Finance, beg leave to report that we have
carefully examined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find
the same correct. We have received from congregations the follow-
ing amounts :
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AND
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St. John's . . . .
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St. John's . . . .
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Organ
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St. Paul's . . . .
Macedonia ....
Rev. C. A. Marks :
Lutheran Chapel .
Centre Grove . .
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Union
Christiana ...
Rev. W. P. Huddle :
St Peter's ....
St. Matthew's . .
Rev. V. R. Stickley
St. Enoch's. . . .
Trinity
Rev. Geo. H. Cox :
St. Stephen's. . .
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1 00
4 00
Rev. G. D. Bernheim
St. Matthew . . .
2 OO
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
10 00
Rev. W. A. Lutz :
* Augsburg Mission.
2 OO
2 00
9 00
2 00
15 00
Rev. H. A. Trexler :
Shiloh
2 OO
3 °°
1 00
1 00
7 00
2 OO
5 00
2 00
1 00
10 00
I OO
2 00
1 00
1 00
5 00
Rev. H. M. Brown :
5 00
10 00
4 00
6 00
5 00
30 oa
2 OO
3 75
2 00
3 00
2 00
12 75
Rev. R. T. Brown :
Reformation . . .
I 50
1 50
3 96
1 00
1 00
8 96
St. Matthew's . .
2 OO
2 00
3 00
1 00
2 00
10 00
Providence .
2 OO
3 °°
1 00
2 00
2 00
10 00
Rev. W. Kimball :
St. Luke's ....
3 75
8 03
3 75
3 75
3 75
23 °3
Pilgrim
2 04
4 82
2 04
2 04
2 07
13 01
77
7 20
77
77
77
10 28
Vacant :
1
10 00
IO OO
20 00
5 00
5 00
50 00
Bethel (Stanley) .
5 00
7 00
5 00
1 00
18 00
St. Paul's (Wil't'n)
20 OO
40 00
5 00
10 00
75 00
Rev. G. F. Shaeffer .
5 00
5 00
10 00
*From Children's Society to State Work.
Synodical collection for Beneficiary Education $ 7 56
Synodical collection for Home Missions 10 69
MINUTES E- t- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
The following congregations have sent no contributions to Synod
this year : Amity, Luther's, Ziou's, Harmony Hill, Mocksville, St.
James, (Sumter, S. C), Seamen's Mission, St. James and St. An-
drew's, (Concord), Piny, Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, Prosperity, and
Hopewell.
We have placed in the hands of treasurer the following amounts for
the purposes named, and have taken his receipt for the same :
Synodical Treasury $ 260 31
Home Missions 383 78
Foreign Missions 269 11
Church Extension 147 55
Beneficiary Education 137 41
$1198 16
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. BROWN,
JAS. D. HEILIG,
C. G. HEILIG.
P. S.— The above shows the amount of money received at Synod.
For amounts forwarded from congregations during the year, see Treas-
urer's Report in addition. For total Benevolence and Finance of
Synod, during the year, see Parochial Reports. — SEC.
MEMORIALS.
Reports of special committees to prepare resolutions on
the death of Rev. P. E. Zink and Col. P. N. Heilig, were
each unanimously adopted in turn by a rising vote (see me-
morial pages).
IN MEMORIAM.
REV. PETER EMANUEL ZINK.
Your Committee on the Death of Rev. Peter Emanuel Zink,
would submit the following :
Whereas, It having pleased our gracious Heavenly Father,
in His Providence, to remove from our ministerial ranks, and
the church militant to the church triumphant, by death, our
dear brother ; therefore,
i. Resolved, That we record with sadness this event, and sub-
mit with a pious and holy resignation to the will of our blessed
God and Savior in this visitation of his providence.
2. Resolved, That we will ever cherish and hold sacred in
our memory the faith, piety, and devotion of this dear brother
in the ministry.
3. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our sin-
cere sympathies in this their great loss ; praying that the great
Head of the Church may bless and comfort them in their sad
bereavement.
4. Resolved, That our Secretar}- be requested to send a copy
of these resolutions to the family of our deceased brother.
Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL,
D. W. MICHAEL,
Committee.
IN MEMORIAM.
" The righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance.
Col. PAUL N. HEILIG,
Born A. D. August 23, 182/, and died in the faith A. D.
August 21, i8g2.
It is the glory of the church militant to record the faith and
works of her departed saints. Good men deserve the most
grateful remembrance that our friendship can offer.
In the death of this servant of God, Paul N. Heilig, of Salis-
bury, N. C, the Church has lost a zealous friend and helper.
His life time service for the Master was an uncommon service.
He was ever ready with his counsel and means for every good
work in our beloved Zion ; whether the call was in the home
church, the synods, the educational work of the church, or in
missions. At the time of his death he held the honorable po-
sition of Treasurer of the United Synod.
None surpassed him in loyalty to the Lutheran Church. He
loved Zion. And he longed for the peace of Jerusalem. He
was an opened-hearted and sincere and strong friend of the
ministry, and his hospitable home was ever open to them.
Our departed brother was a good man, full of the Holy
Ghost and of faith ; and his death summons was a fitting end
for a man of God. He was as it were, literally caught up by
the Spirit from the church militant to the church triumphant.
In the very house of God which he had been chiefly instru-
mental in erecting, in the presence of brethren and ministers of
Christ, while listening to the preached Word, the call of the
Lord beckoned him up higher, " Come, ye blessed of my Fa-
ther. ' ' Thus was he called from his labors to his eternal re-
ward, called from God's temple on earth to the " Temple not
made with hands, eternal in the heavens."
While offering this tribute of love and respect to the memory
of him who was once a co-laborer with us all we are reminded
of the brevity of this life ; and in his sudden and unexpected
death we are also reminded of our Lord's admonition :
" Therefore be ye also ready : for in such an hour as ye think
not the Son of man cometh."
Respectfully,
CHAS. B. KING,
W. S. BOWMAN,
Committee.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Report of Committee on Appropriations was read by
Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher, and was received to-be considered item
by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee find that there are now in the hands of Synod the
following funds, viz. :
For Synodical Treasury $260.31
For Home Missions 383.78
For Foreign Missions 269.11
For Church Extension 147-55
For Beneficiary Education 137-41
$1198.16
We recommend the following appropriations :
1. That one hundred and fourteen dollars and ninety-eight cents be
paid I. F. Patterson out of the s}-nodical fund, being amount ad-
vanced by him during the past year.
2. That one hundred and one dollars and eighty-six cents be paid
Geo. Corriher out of same fund, being also amount borrowed.
3. That the balance in the synodical fund, viz., forty-three dollars
and forty-seven cents be appropriated towards printing Minutes.
4. That two hundred and seventy dollars be paid the Board of Mis-
sions for Winston, N. C, on apportionment, being balance due on
pledge of last year.
5. That Rev. R. L. Brown be paid one hundred dollars for service
in the Davie Mission.
6. That one hundred dollars be paid Rev. H. A. Trexler, being bal-
ance due for service in the Forsyth Mission.
7. That the Board of Church Extension be requested to grant a loan
of eighty-six dollars and twenty-two cents to the Treasurer of Synod,
in order to meet deficit in the Home Mission fund.
8. That seventy dollars be paid Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey, being
amount of traveling expenses in collecting endowment fund.
9. That the above seventy dollars be borrowed.
10. That the Foreign Mission fund be forwarded to the Board of
Missions of the United Synod.
11. That the Church Extension fund be forwarded to the Board of
Church Extension.
12. That fifteen dollars be paid Mr. C. T. Wagoner, beneficiary, out
of Beneficiary fund.
13. That one hundred dollars be appropriated Mr. H. E. H. Sloop,
beneficiary, out of Beneficiary fund.
14. That balance of Beneficiary fund ($22.41), be appropriated to
Mr. T. C. Parker, beneficiary.
tmtnutes E. x,. synod of north Carolina. 53
15. Resolved, That we are unable to do anything for St. Matthew's
-Mission this year.
16. That the Treasurer of Synod be authorized to execute a note to
the Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension for the sum of $75.00,
amount borrowed from the Board of Church Extension for twelve
months without interest. C. L,. T. FISHER,
R. L. BROWN,
C. M. POOTE,
Committee.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6. Adopted.
Item 7. Adopted as amended.
Items 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Adopted.
The further consideration of the Report of Committee on
Appropriations was deferred until the Report of the Commit-
tee on Executive Committee's Report be heard and con-
sidered. (See page 58.)
Mr. Geo. W. Dry, Rev. W. A. Lutz, and Mr. D. M. Isen-
hour were excused from further attendance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned with the benediction by Rev. C. A. Rose.
EIGHTH SESSION.
May 6, 9 o'clock, A. M.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
C. B. Miller. Minutes read and approved.
The Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was
resumed, and items 6 and 7 were added.
Item 6, answered with the following : Rev. Dr. Bernheim
reported the following collections for St. Matthew's :
St. Mark's $52.00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 18.00
Mt. Olive 1.57
Mt. Pleasant 27.00
Organ Church 16.50
St. Peter's 10.00
China Grove 11.00
St. Enoch's 22.50
St. John's (Salisbury) 1300
54 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Bethel (Rowan) 12.00
Durham (Geo. W. Watt's) . 20.00
Total $203.57
Item 7. Answered partly. Report adopted as a whole..
The Report of the Committee on Executive Committee's
Report was read by Rev. E. P. Parker, and received to be-
considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMIT-
TEE'S REPORT.
1. We recommend the adoption of items 1,. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and
n of Executive Committee's Report.
2. In regard to item 4 of Executive Committee's Report, we recom-
mend the Davie Mission to the immediate favorable consideration of
the Executive Committee, and that Rev. R. L. Bame be secured as-
Missionary. Respectfully submitted, E. P. PARKER,
H. M. BROWN,
S. G. PATTERSON.
Item 1. Recommendation 1 of Executive Committee's
Report adopted, as amended with the following :
Resolved, That additional personal pledges be taken for
the Burlington Mission during the present year, same to be
printed in the Minutes and placed in the hands of the Exe-
cutive Committee. The following is a list of the pledges
taken at Synod :
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BURLINGTON.
Clerical. Lay Delegates.
Rev. C. L- T. Fisher ... $5 00 James D. Heilig fio 00
" W. A. Lutz 5 00 S. G. Patterson 50
" W. S. Bowman .... 5 00 H. L. Oberlander 5 00
" B. W. Cronk 10 00 John C. Lingle 2 00
" C. A. Rose (charge) .500 H. T. Graber 100
" R. L. Bame 1 00 C. F. W. Heins 2 00
" G. D. Bernhcim . . 5 00 E. H. Aull 2 00
" R. L. Brown 2 00 Cash 50
" W. H. Stuttz 5 00 S. P. Wright 5 00
" C. A. Brown (charge) . 5 00 I. F. Patterson 5 00
" Rev. J. Q. Wertz ... 500 T. B. Seigle '. . . 500
" H. A. Trexler . . ... 200 C. D. Barringer (for St.
" C. B. King 5 00 John's, Cabarrus) .... 5 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
55
Rev. H. M. Brown 2 50
W. R. Brown .
C. A. Marks . .
J. H. C. Fisher
Peter Miller, .
W. P. Huddle.
W. R. Ketchie
B. S. Brown . .
2 5°
5 00
3 O0
5 00
5 00
2 50
5 00
C. G. Heilig 2 00
C. M. Poole 2 00
Mrs. Ellen Kestler .... 1 00
$48 00
Total (Clerical) $90 50
Total (Lay) 48 go
Grand total
• $138 50
Recommendation 8.
Recommendation 9.
Recommendation 10.
Recommendation 1 1 .
Recommendation 12.
Recommendations 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Adopted.
It was resolved that the Lexington matter be referred to
the Executive Committee.
Recommendation 7. Adopted, with the following amend-
ment, viz.: That the Executive Committee be empowered to
act.
Adopted.
Adopted.
Adopted .
Adopted.
Already provided for.
Report adopted as a whole.
It was resolved that the deficit of $35.50 to the Burlington
Mission be paid at next convention of Synod, if necessary.
The following Speakers and Executive Committee were
elected :
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Rev. V. R. Stickley, Rev. C. A. Marks, Rev. J. Q. Wertz,
Capt. J. A. Fisher, Mr. P. D. Linn.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. B. W. Cronk,
principal ; Rev. D. W. Michael, alternate. Address on Mis-
sions— Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, principal; Rev. W. P.
Huddle, alternate. Ordination Sermon — Rev. Peter Miller,
principal ; Rev. J. D. Shirey, alternate. Benefice?ice — Rev.
C. A. Marks, principal ; Rev. E. P. Parker, alternate.
56
SIXNUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The following was offered by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and was
adopted :
Whereas, There seems to be a misunderstanding upon the condi-
tions agreed upon between Rev. C. C. Lyerly and Luther's congrega-
tion of the Stanly Pastorate ; and
Whereas, In consequence a satisfactory settlement has not been,
reached ; and
tf Whereas, Bethel has done her duty in paying all that she
promised ; therefore,
Resolved, That Bethel be permitted to secure a pastor or supply ;
and that Luther's be urged to make a satisfactory settlement with Rev.
Lyerly, and in the mean time receive such services by the pastor or
supply of Bethel as may be agreed upon between the two churches
and supply until final settlement with Rev. Lyerly.
The Report of Committee on Apportionment was read by
Rev. B. S. Brown, and received and adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your committee recommend the following apportionment :
p^
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«5
■
j;
u
0
0
ho
8 5s
_o
_o
'53
PASTORS.
CHURCHES.
'en
0
0 '55
M.S
0
0!
"3
0
m
w
h
a
«
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Rev. C. B. King. . .
St.John's(Salisb'y)
$ 15
$ 20
$ 20
$ 15
$ 15
#85
Rev. P. Miller. . . .
St. John's(Cab'rus)
15
40
15
10
10
90
Rev. W. R. Brown .
\ Ebenezer ....
10
25
10
5
5
55
4
10
4
3
4
'25
Rev. J. Q. Wertz . .
\ Christiana . . .
10
5
15
7
5
7
10
3
5
3
45
25
Rev. C. A. Marks. .
[Lutheran Chapel! 15
1 Center Grove . . | 5
20
10
15
5
7
2
8
3
65
25
r Holy Trinity . .
10
10
5
8
7
40
Rev. B. S. Brown . .
-j Mt. Carmel . . .
1
1
1
1
1
5
( Albemarle . . .
3
2
2
1
1
9
Rev. V. R. Stickley.
f St. Enoch's. . .
\ Trinity
J5
10
20
10
20
15
5
5
5
5
65
45
f St. Paul's. . . .
10
15
15
5
5
50
Rev. C. A. Rose. . .
\ Bethel
7
12
11
5
5
40
(Christ's ....
3
5
3
2
1
14
Rev. B. W. Cronk. .
I Salem
t St. Luke's . . .
10
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
40
40
Vacant
Frieden's
10
20
10
5
5
50
(St. Michael's . .
10
15
10
5
5
45
Rev. D. W. Michael.
\ St. Paul's. . .
4
4
2
2
1
13
( Amity
2
2
2
1
1
8
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
57
PASTORS.
Rev. W. P. Huddle
Rev. C. A. Brown . .
Rev. R. L. Brown . .
Rev. J. M. Hedrick .
Rev. G. H. Cox. . .
Rev. W. Kimball . .
Vacant
Rev. H. M. Brown .
Rev. W. G. Campbell
Rev. W. S. Bowman.
Rev. H. A. Trexler
Vacant
Rev. C. B. Miller . .
Rev. G. D. Bernheim
Rev. W. A. Lutz . .
CHURCHES.
f St. Matthew's .
t St. Peter's . .
f Grace . .
\ Concordia
i Reformation . .
St. Matthew's.
Providence. . .
r Mt Hermon .
] Cold Water . .
( Prosperity . . .
f St. Stephen's .
\ Mt. Olive.
f St. Luke's . .
I Pilgrim's (JO .
| Bethany {%) .
[ Piny
St. Paul's ....
( Trinity ....
j Zion ....
( Richland. . . .
f St. James . . .
X St. Andrew's .
St. Mark's . . .
f Nazareth ....
I Shiloh
1 Hopewell . . .
[ Bethany ....
f Bethel ....
\ Luther's . . .
f St. Paul's . . .
X Macedonia . . .
St. Matthew's. .
Augsburg Mission
>*>
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$ 5
$ 7
1 5
1
5
$ 4
5
7
5
5
4
5
5
IO
5
5
5
5
5
2
3
4
4
2
3
2
4
5
I
i
I
2
3
I
2
2
5
5
2
4
3
5
5
2
4
3
5
3
2
3
2
5
7
5
3
3
5
7
5
3
3
5
10
5
5
5
4
5
5
2
2
i
3
2
1
I
2
2
I
1
I
20
75
24
4
12
5
IO
4
6
5
I
2
i
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
IO
20
20
i.S
IO
2
5
1
1
I
IO
IO
5
5
5
3
4
4
2
I
2
3
2
1
I
I
3
2
I
I
I
i
I
I
I
5
7
5
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
5
IO
5
3
2
2
5
i
i
I
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$ 26
26
30
20
15
10
19
19
15
23
23
30
18
8
7
135
30
8
12
75
10
35
14
9
8
5
23
14
25
10
10
10
Total for Synodical Treasury
Total for Home Missions . . . .
Total for Foreign Missions . . .
Total for Church Extension . .
Total for Beneficiary Education
$ 328
53i
338
214
202
Grand Total $1613
Inasmuch as Synod has, according to the President's recommenda-
tion, in addition to the usual duty of this committee, charged us with
the presenting of a " plan for increasing and collecting the different
funds of the Synod," we commend the following :
1st. That the apportionment for the ensuing year be the same as for
the past.
58 MINUTES E. C. SYNOD OE NTTRTH CAROLINA.
2d. That each congregation be requested to collect and send to the
Treasurer of Synod the different funds as apportionment, or more, not
later than the following months of each year :
Beneficiary Education August.
Church Extension . October.
Home Missions December.
Foreign Missions ' February.
Synodical Treasury- April.
3d. That the use of the envelope plan of collecting funds be recom-
mended, whenever practicable.
4th. That the amounts collected and paid over to the Treasurer be
included in the Parochial Reports from the various charges.
Respectfully submitted,. ' B. S. BROWN,
W. A. LUTZ,
SILAS P. WRIGHT,
Committee.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
NINTH SESSION.
May 6, 1 o'clock, P. M.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
The Report of the Committee on Appropriations resumed.
Item 16. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Vacancies was read by
Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim, and was received and adopted as
a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
1. Your committee have had three vacancies, one charge, and two
congregations brought to their notice, namely, the Bethel pastorate,
Frieden's church, and St. Paul's, in Wilmington, N. C. These are in
a condition soon to make their own arrangements to secure pastors.
2. Besides these three vacancies, there are also three mission points
to be supplied— Ash ville, Greensboro, and Sumpter, S. C. Ashville
should have a missionary there as soon as possible ; Greensboro should
also have our attention, a missionary might labor there and in Lex-
ington ; but Sumpter, S. C, should certainly be looked after by the
Synod in whose bounds it is located. A missionary should now be
on the field to labor there and in Florence, S. C, otherwise much of
our material, some of it from Wilmington, N. C. , will be lost to our
church.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
We recommend that the President of our Synod direct the attention
of the South Carolina Synod to these points, and urge their immedi-
ate care of the same.
Respectfully submitted,
G., D. BERNHEIM,
W. S. BOWMAN,
GEO. W. DRY.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. C. A. Marks,
•was adopted :
Since the United Synod, of which this Synod is a part, has a theo-
logical seminary, located at Newberry, S. C, be it
Resolved, That this Synod advise its theological students to take
this seminary into favorable consideration when deciding where to
study theology.
The Report of the Committee on Church Institutions was
read by Rev. H. M. Brown, and was received to be con-
sidered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee on Church Institutions and Education have care-
fully examined the papers placed in their hands, and would respect-
fully submit the following :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
North Carolina College is our college ; and, as a Synod and people,
we should feel proud of her, and thank God for what she has done,
and is doing, for the Lutheran church.
Though the number of students enrolled this year is not equal to
that of last, yet the session of i892-'93 has been a fairly prosperous
one. Good and thorough work has been done.
i. We recommend that the Reports of the Boards, with that of the
President of College, be printed with the Minutes of Synod.
t 2. That Synod rejoices to learn that the Board has secured the
services of Prof. E. B. Setzler, A. M., formerly of South Carolina, but
now of Texas, to fill the chair of Ancient Languages, made vacant by
the resignation of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher.
3. WhekEAS, North Carolina College is greatly in need of a new roof,
to preserve the building, and also to protect it from the present dan-
ger of taking fire from the old roof; and
Whereas, The College is greatly in need of a fund to keep it in
good trim ;
Resolved, That September of each year be set apart by Synod as
College Month, during which time it shall be the duty of every pastor
of Synod to present the interests of education to his people, by sermon
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
or otherwise, and to take a special collection in each church for North
Carolina College.
4. That Rev. J. D. Shirey be continued the financial agent to col-
lect the endowment fund.
MONT AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
The Seminary, under the care of its excellent principal, Rev. Prof.
C. L. T. Fisher, and his efficient corps of teachers, has enjoyed, per-
haps, the most prosperous session known iu its history. The cata-
logue shows 92 enrolled, of which number 45 are boarding pupils,
representing four States.
We recommend the following :
1. Inasmuch as the present Seminary building is insufficient for the
number of pupils, and is in need of grounds for the comfort and con-
venience of* the pupils, that Synod heartily endorse the resolution
passed by the Board of Trustees of Mont Amcena Female Seminary
in session April 12, 1892, found on page 2d of the Report of Board
of Trustees.
III. FINALLY.
We recommend that Synod ask the prayers and earnest co-operation
of our people in behalf of our College and Seminary ; that our pas-
tors press and urge upon their people the importance of sending their
sons and daughters to their own College and Seminary.
Respectfully submitted, H. M. BROWN,
. H. A. TREXLER,
H. COBB.
Items 1 and 2 — on North Carolina College. Adopted.
Item 3 — on North Carolina College. Adopted as amended.
Item 4 — on North Carolina College. Adopted.
Item 1 — in regard to Mt. Amcena Seminary. Adopted.
Report adopted as a^hole.
Revs. C. B. King and W. A. Lutz, having been appointed
by the United Synod's Committee in regard to the Orphans'
Home, to report the result of that Committee's conference with
Mr. P. L,. Terry to the North Carolina Synod, made full report
to Synod, according to instructions. The conference with Mr.
Terry has been printed in our church papers, and also in the
pamphlet on the South View Orphanage, from which it may
be seen that the North Carolina Synod is asked to contribute
$550 annually for quite a number of years.
In response to the report of the committee the following
resolution, offered by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, was adopted :
"MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
Whereas, The proposition of the committee, appointed by the
United Synod at its last convention at Knoxville, asking us to make
an annual appropriation of $550 towards the permanent establishment
of the South View Orphanage ; and
Whereas, We most highly appreciate the generous offer of Mr. P.
L. Terry to this end, and also realizing the great necessity of such an
institution ; and
Whereas, That in view of the fact that we have appropriated more
than we have in our treasury ; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Synod deem it impracticable and impossible to
obligate ourselves for said amount at this time.
The following resolutions were also adopted :
Resolved 1. That we are greatly in need of an Orphan Home within
the bounds of the North Carolina Synod.
Resolved 2. That a committee of one in connection with the officers
of Synod be appointed to take into consideration this important mat-
ter ; and that the committee make a report at the next convention.
Rev. Chas. B. King was appointed the Committee of One
on Orphans' Home in accordance with the above resolutions.
The following paper was offered by Rev. H. M. Brown
and adopted, to be printed in the Minutes for consideration
at the next meeting : •
Whereas, There has been and are calls to help indigent and aged
Ministers of our Church, and knowing that it is one of the prime
duties of a Christian to give to the poor, and remembering the promise,
" He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord ;" be it
Resolved 1. That we, as a Synod in session in its ninetieth annual
convention, establish a Ministers' Fund, to be known as the Minis-
ters' Relief Fund.
Resolved 2. That each minister be asked to contribute annually to
said fund, and that the lay-members of our church be earnestly re-
quested to join us in the work of caring for the aged and indigent ser-
vants of the Lord, in our beloved Lutheran Church.
Resolved 3. That there be an Executive Committee appointed, con-
sisting of two ministers and one lay-member who shall have charge of
the funds, make an annual report at Synod, and appropriate said funds
to the aged and indigent ministers as Synod ma)- direct.
The following delegates to sister synods were elected :
To the Tennessee Synod: Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.,
principal ; and Rev. J. D. Shirey, alternate.
62 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
To the South Carolina Synod : Rev. J. Q. Wertz, princi-
pal ; and Rev. C. A. Marks, alternate.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod : Rev. C. B. King,
principal ; and Rev. W. R. Brown, alternate.
To the Virginia Synod : Rev. Peter Miller, principal ; and
Rev. C. B. Miller, alternate.
The committee, appointed to nominate Trustees for North
Carolina College, reported the following names, and same
were elected by Synod : Revs. Geo. H. Cox and C. B. King,
Messrs. I. Frank Patterson and Geo. W. Watts. The Sec-
retary was instructed to notify above mentioned parties of#
their election as Trustees of North Carolina College.
The Secretary was instructed to have 2,000 copies of the
Minutes printed and distributed.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was reappointed Archivarius.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The President appointed the following committee on the
Examination of Candidates — Rev. W. S. Brown, D. D.,
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and Rev. B. S. Brown.
The following was adopted :
jResolved, That we ratify the following resolution of the United Syn-
od, adopted at its last convention, viz. : Inasmuch as the Scriptures
say, " whether ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glo-
ry of God," and Paul speaking by the Holy Ghost declared, " For
me to live is Christ, ' ' and inasmuch as the manufacturing of liquor
and the saloon business does not make for God's glory, neither tends
to mould character into likeness to Christ, but on the contrary is
fraught with incalculable evils to Church and State, to the communi-
ty and to the individual ; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we give it as our earnest Christian judgment that
the members of our churches would most promote God's glory and
the welfare of men by abstaining from all connection, either direct or
indirect, with that business.
VOTE OF THANKS.
The following was offered by Rev. W. R. Brown and
adopted :
Resolved, That Synod extend a unanimous vote of thanks to the
pastor and people of Lutheran Chapel for their very kind hospitality,
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 63
and to the choir for the excellent music rendered, and that this reso-
lution be read by the President of Synod in this church tomorrow
morning after divine service.
Rev. C. A. Rose offered the following which was adopted:
Resolved, That fifteen dollars be paid to Rev. C. B. King as a slight
remuneration for his services as Secretary of this body.
TIME AND PLACE FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
The following, offered by Rev. C. B. Miller, was adopted :
Resolved i. That we accept the cordial invitation from Organ Church,
to hold our'next annual convention there, and that when we adjourn
we do so to meet in Organ Church at 10 o'clock, A. M., on Thursday
before the first Sunday in May, 1894.
Resolved 2. That the program for the Centennial Exercises, as well
as the time for rendering the same, be left to the officers of Synod and
the pastor loci.
The minutes of the last two sessions were read and ap-
proved.
After the approval of the entire Minutes, Synod adjourned
according to prescribed form to meet at time and place above
mentioned. CHAS. B. KING,
Secretary.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
PASTORS.
Chas. B. King
P. Miller ....
W. R. Brown.
Vacant
Chas. B. Miller
J. Q. Wertz . .
W. P. Huddle
V. R. Stickley
Geo. H. Cox
Vacant . . .
B. W. Cronk
B. S. Brown
C. A. Rose . .
D. W. Michael
H. M. Brown.
H. A. Trexler
C. A. Brown
W. Kimball .
W. S. Bowman
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■J. M. Hedrick.
*W. G. Campbell.
W. A. Lutz. . . .
G. D. Bernheim
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\ Macedonia
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\ Christiana
f St. Peter's
X St. Matthew's.
(St. Enoch
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I St. Stephen's .
\Mt. Olive. . .
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J St. Duke's
\ Salem . . .
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■j Mt. "Carniel .
( Albemarle
( Bethel . . .
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( Christ's . .
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/O MINUTES E, I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA..
DFVINE SERVICES.
Tuesday, n o'clock, A. M. — Synodical Sermon by Rev,
Geo. H. Cox. Text, Psa. 46, 7. Followed by the Holy
Communion.
Friday, 2 o'clock, P. M. — Ordination Sermon by Rev. W.
S. Bowman, D. D. Text, 1 Cor. 2, 45.
ADDRESSES.
Wednesday, 11 o'clock, A. M. — Address on Beneficiary
Education by Rev. B. S. Brown. Text,
Thursday, 11 o'clock, A. M. — Addresses on Missions by
Rev. H. A. Trexler, Rev. W. A. I+utz, and Rev. L. K.
Probst, Secretary Board of Missions of the United Synod.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 71
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM
FIRST SESSION.
May 4, 5 o'clock.
Ministerium was called to order by the President. Prayer
by Rev. C. A. Brown.
The Committee on Examination of Candidates made the
following report, which was received and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CAN-
DIDATES.
The Examining Committee beg leave to report that the applicants
for ordination are Mr. R. L. Bame and Prof. W. H. Stutts, who have
been duly examined on all the subjects required by* the constitution,
and it affords us great pleasure to say that both have sustained the
examination in a very creditable manner. We hereby recommend
them for ordination at the present convention of Synod.
W. S. BOWMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
B. S. BROWN,
Committee.
It was moved that all applications for beneficiary aid be
referred to the Executive Committee.
There being no further business of importance, the Minis-
terium adjourned with benediction.
CHAS. B. KING,
Secretary .
72 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
• i. 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 Gos-
pel, except such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
3. Resolved, That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waives all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 ob-
served in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 73
the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the*
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
effected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, ".Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions, ' ' and that the amounts thus collected be accred-
ited upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign
Missions.
13. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, of" to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution p. 40),
shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following :
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of
E. L,. Church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
.... has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of Church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian' life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . E. L. Church.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
74 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
• the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
1 6. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
17. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
iS. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
19. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestn', etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
20. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the object in whose interests
the meeting is held.
21. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of Church councils, con-
gregations or pastors giving invitations to any students to preach in
our churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to
one year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; and we equally disap-
prove the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
22. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval
of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on 4th
page of Minutes.
insriDiEX-
PAGE.
Archivarius, Report of. 35
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 52-53
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 56-58
Business Meetings, hours for 27
Calendar 2
Contributions, Personal for Burlington 54~55
Church Extension, Report of Board 41-42
Church Extension, Treasurer's Report 42
Candidates for Ministry, Regulations for Executive Committee
in Regard to 44
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 59-60
Delegates to Other Synods 61-62
Divine Services 70
Election of Officers . 21
Executive Committee, Report of 3*~33
Executive Committee's Report, on Report of Committee. ... 54
Executive Committee 55
Examining Committee 62
Finance, Report of Committee on 47-49
German Minutes, Translation of 31
General Bodies, Report of Delegates to 34-35
Mont Amcena Female Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees . 29-30
Memorials, Committee and Reports on 37,49-51
Ministers, Aged and Indigent 61
Ministerium, Minutes of 71
North Carolina College, Report of Trustees 27-28
North Carolina College, President's Report 28-29
Note; Change of Form 37
Opening of Synod 5
Ordination, Recommended for 38, 44
Orphans' Home 60-61
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 4
President's Report . 8-20
Protocol, Return of 31
President's Report, Report of Committee on 3,6
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 41
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 45-46
Parochial Report 64-67
Parochial Supplementary Table 68-69
Roll of Synod 6-7
INDEX. PAGE-
Reporters, Appointment of 30
Standing Committees 26
Stickley , Rev. , Excused from Delivering Annual Mission Address, 26
Speakers for Next Convention 39, 55
State of the Church, Report of Committee on . . 39-40
St. Matthew, Collections for 53~54
Standing Resolutions 72-74
Treasurer's Report 21-26
Trustees of College and Seminary Boards, Appointment of Nom-
inating Committee 42
Theological Seminary of United Synod, Resolution on. . ... 59
Thanks, Vote of 62-63
Time and Place of Next Meeting 63
United Synod, Report of Delegates to 34~35
Unfinished Business and Minutes, Report of Committee on . . . 43
Vacant Pastorates 7
Vacant Mission Points 8
Visiting Members 21
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 58-59
Winston, Money for, to be paid into U. S. Board of Missions . . 41
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH OJLEtOTjT2STJ±,
HELD IN
ORGAN CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. GEO. H. COX, PASTOR,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 3, 189^
AND OF THE
CALLED SESSION
AT
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA, AUGUST 10, 1893.
HEKKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
zcntozr/tih: c^K,oi_.insr^,
HELD IN
ORGAN CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. GEO. H. COX, PASTOR,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1894,
AND OF THE
CALLED SESSION
AT
SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA, AUGUST 10, 1893.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HODSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VIRGINIA.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1894-1895.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. B. S. BROWN Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. A. MARKS . . . China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING .... Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON, China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and JESSE W. MILTER, Esq.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer.
CapT. JONAS COOK.
W. H. STRAUSS, Esq.
ARCHIVARIUS.
REV. J. D. SHIREY Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIORES MINISTERII.
Sixty-one Years in the Ministry.
Rev. S. ROTHROCK, D. D., REV. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The SECRETARY and Rev. C. T. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
REV. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Rev. J. D. SHIREY,
Rev. C. A. ROSE.
COMMITTEE ON FILE OF MINUTES AND ARCHIVE
BUILDING.
Rev. Prof. J. H. C. FISHER and Mr. C. D. BARRINGER.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION,
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Prin. Rev. J. H. C. FISHER, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
REV. C. A. MARKS, Prin. Rev. J. D. SHIREY, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. KARL BOLDT, Prin. Rev. H. M. BROWN, Alt.
SERMON ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Prin. Rev. C. A. BROWN, Alt.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
REV. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
REV. C. A. MARKS.
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. W. P. HUDDLE.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. C. A. ROSE.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 92d Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina will be held in St. Michael's Church, Iredell County,
N. C, beginning Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1895.
PASTOR'S CALL
TO REV
Grace, Mercy and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through .... solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God,
administer the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and
usages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to com-
mence on or about 18
(i)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral of-
fice .... authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services . .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the free
use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under ... . hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate of (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(ij — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary' for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2; — If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4) — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
ZtsTOZR/rZHI a-A-ZROXjIHST-A^
HEM) AT
O^GRH CflUSCH, :ROWA]M CO., IM0$T|-1 CAROLINA,
Rev. GEO. H. COX, Pastor,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 3d, 1894.
The ministers and delegates-elect to the Ninety-first An-
nual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina met in Organ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rowan
County, N. C, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Pastor, Thursday morn-
ing, at 10.30 o'clock, May 3d, 1894.
The liturgical service was conducted by the pastor loci
and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. A sermon was preached
by Rev. C. B. King from text John 6, 48. Then followed
the administration of the Lord's Supper, and adjournment
with benediction, to meet in afternoon session.
FIRST SESSION.
May 3D, 1.30 o'clock, P. M.
The Synod was opened by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, according
to form in Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of lay-
delegates presenting proper credentials were enrolled.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA,
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Ministers.
Rev. Samuel Rothrock, D. D
" J. B. Davis, D. D . . . .
" G. D. Bernheim, D. D .
" W. S. Bowman, D. D . .
" G. F. Schaeffer (a. e.) . .
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . .
" W. Kimball
" J. D. Shirey
" M. Wolf (a. e.) . .
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) .
" W. R. Ketchie
" R. L. Brown
" E. P. Parker
" Geo. H. Cox
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" C. A. Marks
" W. A. Lutz
" B. S. Brown
" J- Q- Wertz ,
" C. A. Rose
" Karl Boldt
" M. G. G. Scherer ....
" C. L. T. Fisher
*' H. A. Trexler ....
" Chas. B. King
" C. B. Miller
" D. W. Michael
" W. P. Huddle
" C. A. Brown
" J.H. C. Fisher
" R. E. Bame (a. e.) . . . .
When Ordained.
Postoffice.
833 Gold Hill, N. C.
833 Salem, Va.
849 Wilmington, N. C.
852 Charlotte, N. C.
851 Monroe, Ga.
858 New Market, Va.
859 China Grove, N. C.
860 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
860 Ridgeway, N. C.
865 Barium Springs, N. (
868 Kappa, N. C.
868 Salisbury, N. C.
871 Greensboro, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
873 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enoch ville, N. C.
876 China Grove, N. C.
877 Winston, N. C.
878
881 .
882.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Concord, N. C.
Zeb, N. C.
Wilmington, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rural Hall, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
Burlington, N. C.
. Troutman, N. C.
Craven, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
893
Total number of ministers, 32. (a. e.) Absent and excused, (a.) Absent.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
B. W. H. Runge Wilmington, N. C . . . .St. Matthew's (Wil.)
H. A. Klueppelberg Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
f St. Euke's.
H. F. Swicegood Tyro Shops, N. C .
-!
H. H. Swicegood
Orlin Cruse Organ Church, N. C. . .
(Trinity.
Henry Farmer Eamont, N. C < Richland.
(Zion(^).
Pilgrim.
Bethany.
I Piny.
Davie Mission.
( Organ.
' ( Ebenezer.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY— Continued.
Delegates, Postoffice. Pastorates.
E. T. Goodman Enochville, N. C . .
( St. Enoch.
( Trinity.
J. Middleman China Grove, N. C . . . . { gJgSSg*1"
D. A. Swink Winston, N. C Augsburg (Winston Mis.
D. D. Barrier Mt. Pleasant, N. C . . . . Holy Trinity.
Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq Concord, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus).
( St. Paul's.
A. M. Cruse Zeb, N. C { Bethel.
( Christ's.
Forsyth Mission.
M. L. Blackwelder Concord, N. C St. James.
Dr. S. P. Wright Wilmington, N. C . . . .St. Paul's.
J. D. Heilig Salisbury, N. C St. John's (Salisbury).
H. M. Fowler Burlington, N. C Macedonia (Bur. Mis.)
St. Michael.
H. M. Winecoff Troutman, N. C -j St. Paul's.
Amity.
Luther's.
Bethel.
C. A. Ridenhour ....
C. M. Miller Rockwell, N. C
St. Matthew's.
St. Peter's.
T- M- Ke™s Salisbury, N. C { gggk^
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
lalemkeS } Jesse W. Miller, Esq . . . Salisbury, N. C.
Grace )
Concordia f
M. L. Ritchie Saw, Rowan Co., N. C.
3. Frieden's John Wagner Gibson ville, N. C.
, ( St. Stephen's ) _
4' I Mt. Olive j ........
( St. Andrew's )
5. I Cold Water >- M. C. Walter Concord, N. C.
( Mt. Hermon )
6. Lebanon J. W. Powlas Cleveland, N. C.
Hopewell congregation was placed under the care of Rev. W. A. Lutz.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED TO THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
1. Asheville, with instructions to refer to Board of Missions of the United Synod
2. St. Andrew's pastorate.
3. Davie Mission.
The President read his annual report which was received
and held for reference to the proper committee.
8 MINUTES E. E. SVNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren in Christ :
Another synodical year has passed away, and I am permitted, with
joy and thanksgiving, to submit to you my fourth annual report.
I most heartily and devoutly congratulate you upon the blessings
and successes of the year ; the propitious circumstances with which
we are surrounded, as we gather together in grand old historic Organ
church, to participate in our ninety-first annual convention ; and the
encouraging outlook that there is for the future of our Synod.
For these, and all other mercies and blessings, let us own and ex-
press our gratitude to our Heavenly Father. Truly we may say, ' ' The
Lord is good ; his mercy is everlasting ; and his truth endureth to all
generations."
RESIGNATIONS.
The following resignations have been accepted during the year :
i. Rev. B. S. Brown, Mt. Carmel congregation, July 16, 1893.
2. Rev. W. G. Campbell, St. James, Concord, July 13, 1893.
3. Rev. P. Miller, St. John's, Cabarrus Co., Aug. 27, 1893.
4. Rev. J. M. Hedrick, Cold Water pastorate, Oct. 1, 1893.
5. Rev. W. R. Brown, Organ pastorate, Nov. 25, 1S93.
6. Rev. B. W. Cronk, Salem pastorate, Dec. 6, 1893.
7. Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Union pastorate, Dec. 31, 1893.
8. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St. Stephen's pastorate, Jan. 20, 1894.
9. Rev. C. A. Brown, Concordia pastorate, March 17, 1894.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
1. Rev. E. P. Parker, Davie Mission, June 21, 1893.
2. Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, St. James', Concord, Nov. 1, 1893.
3. Rev. K. Boldt, St. Paul, Wilmington, Nov. 16, 1893.
4. Rev. J. Q. Wertz, St. John's, Cabarrus Co., Jan. 1, 1894.
5. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Organ pastorate, Feb. 1, 1894.
6. Rev. C. A. Brown, Union pastorate, April 1, 1894.
7. Rev. J. R. Sikes, Frieden's church, April 14, 1894.
LETTERS OF TRANSFER RECEIVED.
i . Rev. K. Boldt from the South Carolina Sy nod.
2. Rev. M. G. G. Scherer from West Pennsylvania Synod.
LETTERS OF HONORABLE DISMISSION GRANTED.
1. Rev. W. G. Campbell to the Susquehanna Synod, July 13, 1S93.
2. Rev. H. W. Petrea to the Alleghany Synod, Aug. 29, 1893.
3. Rev. W. R. Brown to the Southwestern Virginia Synod, Dec.
20, 1893.
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4. Rev. P. Miller to the Southwestern Virginia Synod, Jan. 15, 1894.
5. Rev. B. W. Cronk to the South Carolina Synod, March 19, 1894.
6. Rev. W. H. Stutts to New York Ministerium, April 25, 1894.
SUPPLIES. •
1. Theological student, R. L. Patterson, supplied Greensboro for
a short time during the summer.
2. Theological student, J. E. Hoick, supplied Asheville during the
summer vacation.
3. Rev. P. Miller supplied Mt. Carmel from July 16, 1893, up to
the time of his resignation.
4. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher supplied the Bethel pastorate during the
entire year.
5. Rev. J. R. Sikes supplied Frieden's from September 5, 1893, up
to the meeting of Synod.
6. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., supplied St. Paul's, Wilmington,
up to the time of the beginning of the service of the new pastor.
7. Rev. B. S. Brown supplied Prosperity congregation from March
28, 1894, up to the meeting of Synod.
INSTALLATIONS.
1. Rev. D. W. Michael over the Iredell pastorate, June 25, 1893,
by the President of Synod.
2. Rev. W. P. Huddle over the St. Peter's pastorate, July 23, 1893,
by Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and the President of Synod.
3. Rev. K. Boldt over St. Paul's, Wilmington, Jan. 21, 1894, by
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., assisted by Rev. E. T. Horn, D. D.
VACANCIES.
The following pastorates are now vacant :
1. Bethel pastorate, consisting of Bethel and L,uther congregations.
2. St. Andrew's pastorate, consisting of St. Andrew's, Cold Water,
and Mt. Hermon congregations.
3. Salem pastorate, consisting of Salem and St. Luke congregations.
4. St. Stephen's pastorate, consisting of St. Stephen's and Mt.
Olive.
DEDICATIONS.
1. Lutheran Chapel, Rev. C. A. Marks, pastor, rededi'cated May
7, 1893.
2. St. Paul (Rowan) Rev. C. A. Rose, pastor, rededicated April 29,
1894-
CORNER-STONES LAID.
i. Augsburg Mission Church at Winston, Rev. W. A. Lutz, pastor,
July 9, 1893.
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CALLED MEETING OF SYNOD.
In response to a lawful petition, I issued a call for an extra session of
Synod, which was held in St. John's church, Salisbury, North Caro-
lina, Rev. C. B. King, pastor, Aug. 16, 1893. The Minutes of the
same are herewith submitted, with the recommendation that they be
printed in connection with the Minutes of this regular convention,
and that a vote of thanks be given to Mr. John K. Patterson, Register
of Deeds for Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, for gratuitously recording
the deed of the St. Andrew's church property.
SUMTER MISSION.
In obedience to the action of Synod, I, in June, 1893, entered into
correspondence with Rev. L. E. Busby, President of South Carolina
Synod, concerning the Sumter Mission ; this has resulted in the South
Carolina Synod asking the Board of Missions of the United Synod to
take the mission under its care. Under date of Nov. 21, 1893, Rev.
I,. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board, officially informed me that the
Board had taken charge of the mission and would continue to look
after it.
DEATH.
Again I am called upon to chronicle the fact that death has removed
a brother from our clerical ranks. Rev. A. D. L,. Moser is no more
with us. He has gone to his reward above.
I, therefore, recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare
a suitable obituary, and that the same be printed as a part of the min-
utes of the present convention of Synod.
NEW PASTORATE.
On Nov. 29, 1893, the following petition was received and granted,
subject to the approval of Synod:
St. Andrew's Church, Concord, N. C.,Nov. 26, 1893.
To the President of the N. C. Synod of the Ev. L,u. Church :
Greeting : We, the councils of Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, and St.
Andrew's congregations, belonging to the North Carolina Synod,
hereby respectfully ask you to recognize us as a pastorate, subject
to the approval of Synod.
We are making arrangement and hope very soon to have a pastor.
We suggest.that the pastorate be known as the St. Andrew's pastorate
of the North Carolina Synod.
(Signed by all the Councils.)
R. M. Blackwelder, Chairman, H. Rowe,
M. C. Walter, Secretary, J. C. KluTTz,
A. D. MiSENHElMER, D. W. CORZINE,
L,. V. LlTAKER, W. R. SwERENGAN, W. H. BEAVER.
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OUR CONFERENCES.
The Northern Conference has held but one meeting during the year ;
at St. Luke's church of the Davidson pastorate, Rev. W. Kimball, pas-
tor, July 28-29, 1893.
The officers are : President, Rev. W. Kimball ; Secretary, Rev. B.
W. Cronk ; Treasurer, Rev. V. R. Stickley.
No business needing the attention of Synod was transacted, but I
call attention to the fact that the requirement of the constitution of
Synod has not been complied with. See Chap. 2, Sec. 3, Item 3.
The Southern Conference has held two meetings during the year. '
The first at Mt. Olive church, St. Stephen's pastorate, Rev. Geo. H.
Cox, pastor, July 28-29, 1893, and the second in St. John's church,
Cabarrus county, Oct. 27-29, 1893.
The officers are: President, Rev. W. R. Brown ; Secretary, Rev. J.
O. Wertz ; Treasurer, Esq. J. L,. Sifferd.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
On Feb. 23, 1894, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., presented to me his
resignation as a member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College, which was accepted, subject to your approval.
I desire, here, to call attention to the fact that Dr. Rothrock was
one of the original movers in the establishment of the college ; has
always been a warm friend of the institution ; was elected by this
Synod, as a member of the first Board ; has been a member without
intermission from that day until his resignation ; and now resigns
only because of the infirmities of age.
THE W. H. AND F. MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The work of the W. H. and F. Missionary Society of our Synod is
something in which we may all justly take pride. Year by year it is
growing in membership, interest, and effectiveness. Each year it
plans greater things, and each year goes beyond its planning.
There are now 27 auxiliary societies, with an aggregate enrollment
of 656 active, 112 honorary, and 66 life members. The annual report
shows $796.84 contributed for all objects. This year the stakes set
are, for Home Missions, $450 ; for Foreign Missions, $350 ; total, $800.
The officers of the Synodical Convention are : President, Mrs. W.
R. Brown ; First Vice-President, Miss Ella Belle Shirey ; Second
Vice-President, Mrs. C. A. Marks ; Recording Secretary, Mrs. L. W.
Walton ; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Cora L,. Patterson ; Treas-
urer, Mrs. P. N. Heilig ; Historian, Miss Tula Patterson.
The officers of the Southern Conferential Convention are : Presi-
dent, Miss Ella Belle Shirey ; Vice-President, Mrs. C. L-. T. Fisher ;
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Secretary, Miss Leah Blackwelder ; Treasurer, Mrs. M. L. Eddleman.
There is still no convention organized in the Northern Conference.
STANDING RESOLUTION NO. 3.
It is to be regretted that two of our pastorates, viz., Concordia and
St. Stephen's are debarred from calling a pastor in accordance with
Standing Resolutions Nos. 3 and 4.
PROGRESS.
The following items, indicating the progress among the churches,
have been reported. It is to be regretted that pastors are not more
' particular in reporting, so that all progressive movements might be
presented.
1. The China Grove pastorate has increased the pastor's salary $50.
2. Mt. Olive congregation has placed a new organ and some much
needed pulpit furniture in the church, at a cost of about $90.
3. Union church has also furnished the same at a cost of $200.
4. St. Paul's, Rowan, has enlarged, repaired, and beautified its
house of worship at a cost of $1,600.
5. Forsyth Mission has spent $400 in improving the parsonage.
6. Prosperity congregation has relieved itself from a debt of $150.
7. The Iredell pastorate has improved the parsonage $15.
8. Organ church has greatly improved its house of worship at a to-
tal cost of f 1, 000, and the pastorate has increased the salary $25.
9. Albemarle has increased on the salary $45, and improved and
beautified its house of worship at a total cost of $ .
LOSS.
10. The elegant Luther Memorial building, belonging to St. Paul's
congregation, at Wilmington, together with its entire contents, val-
ued at between $4,000 and $5,000, was entirely destroyed by fire Jan.
12, 1894.
OUR ORPHAN HOME.
A year ago, this Synod declined to make an appropriation to the
South View Orphan Home, intimating, at the same time, the possi-
bility, if not the probability, of such a home being soon established
within our synodical bounds. This year, however, has rolled away,
and, so far as I have been able to learn, nothing has developed in
that line. The caring for the dear, parentless children of our church, is
a work that commends itself to each and all of us, and needs no urg-
ing nor special pleading to find ready access to the hearts of all our
people. The South View Home, under its excellent management, is
now a fixed certainty, is steadily growing into favor and effectiveness,
and appeals to us as does no other similar institution. I do not know
any reason why we, as a Synod, should not participate in the good
work. I, therefore, recommend that the Synod make an annual ap-
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propriation for the work, and that each pastor be required to bring
the matter before each of his congregations.
THE LUTHER LEAGUE.
From many parts of our church there comes cheering news of the
good work being accomplished by the organization amongst the young
people known as ' ' Tne Luther League. ' ' Wherever these organiza-
tions have been effected, a new interest has been aroused amongst
the young people, making them better acquainted with the histon^
and doctrines of our dear old church ; building them up and strength-
ening them in church love and church pride ; and resulting in an
awakening and stirring up of the whole congregation. In the opin-
ion of your President, this is what we need in all of our congrega-
tions, and should not be longer delayed.
I, therefore, recommend that a special committee of three be ap-
pointed to take this matter into consideration, and to report at the
earliest possible moment, during this convention of Synod, such ac-
tion as they may deem advisable.
And now, dear brethren, I return to you the trust with which you
have honored me for the past four }^ears. Thanking each and all for
the manifestations of confidence, and the uniform kindness and cour-
tesy shown me while in the discharge of the duties of office, and pray-
ing the blessings of the Lord our God upon each one of you, and upon
the work of the whole Synod, I am
Yours in Christ, GEO. H. COX.*
The election of officers resulted as follows :
President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Vice-President — Rev. C. A. Marks.
Secretary — Rev. C. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
The officers were duly installed by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
At this point, the regular order of business was suspended,
in order that Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor of Organ Church,
might present the Synod with a gavel and block made from
the remains of the old organ formerly in Organ Evangelical
L,utheran Church.
The President made response to Rev. Cox's presentation
speech, and Synod accepted the gift with the following reso-
lution, offered by Dr. Bernheim :
* NO TE. — Because the Boards and Faculties will present written reports of the con-
dition and workings of our literary institutions, I have deemed it best not to burden
this report with a repetition of the same.
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Resolved, That this Synod accept with thanks the block and gavel
made out of some of the remains- of the old organ of this church,
which the congregation through its pastor has presented to this Synod
for the use of its presiding officers.
Rev. L. K. Probst was introduced and received as an ad-
visory member.
The following were received as visiting members : Revs.
A. R. Holshour and J. M. L- R. Lyerly, of the German Re-
formed Church ; Rev. T. H. Law, D. D., of the Presbyterian ;
and Rev. J. C. Denny, of the Baptist. Rev. T. H. Law, D.
D., District Superintendent of the American Bible Society
for North and South Carolina, asked that Synod would grant
him an opportunity some time tomorrow to present the Bible
cause. Time appointed for Dr. Law to make address in the
interest of the Bible cause was for 3 o'clock tomorrow after-
noon.
Two o'clock Saturday was fixed as a suitable time to hear
Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions, on
the subject of Missions.
The following Reporters for papers were appointed : For
Our Church Paper, Rev. E. P. Parker ; for Lutheran Visitor,
Editor Aull was asked to note the proceedings ; Prof. C. L.
T. Fisher, for the Salisbury Daily Herald ; and Rev. W. S.
Bowman, D. D., for the Charlotte News.
The President appointed the following
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. President's Report. — Revs. W. S. Bowman, W. Kimball,
and Mr. Orline Cruse.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, E. P. Par-
ker, and Mr. T. M. Kerns.
3. Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. W. A. Lutz,
C. B. Miller, and Mr. B.W. H. Runge, Jesse W. Miller, Esq.
4. Executive Committee 's Report. — Revs. J. D. Shirey, W.
P. Huddle, C. A. Rose, and Mr. H. M. Fowler.
5. Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. J. Q. Wertz,
J. H. C. Fisher, and Messrs. D. A. Swink and A. M. Cruse.
6. Petitions and Absentees. — Revs. Geo. H. Cox, W. R.
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Ketchie, and Messrs. H. H. Swicegood and John Wagner.
7. Vacancies. — Revs. R. L. Brown, D. W. Michael, and
Mr. M. L. Ritchie.
8. Finance. — Messrs. E. T. Goodman, H. A. Klueppel-
berg, M. L. Blackwelder, J. M. Eddleman, and Rev. H. M.
Brown.
9. Appropriations. — Revs. C. A. Marks, V. R. Stickley,
and Dr. S. P. Wright.
10. Apportionment. — Revs. C. B. Miller, C. L,. T. Fisher,
and Mr. J. D. Heilig.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. H. M. Brown, C. A. Brown,
and Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by Rev.
C. A. Marks, and was received and referred to Committee on
Executive Committee's Report.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your committee held its first meeting, May 9, 1893. Twelve meet-
ings were held during the year ; of business transacted the following
report is respectfully submitted.
I. DAVIE MISSION.
According to recommendation of Synod, Rev. R. L. Bame was
called to the Davie Mission. Rev. Bame, failing to effect satisfactory
terms with the Mission, left the field. Your committee were informed
that the Mission had extended a call to Rev. E. P. Parker, and de-
sired the committee to confirm the call. Inasmuch as it was desired
to have a pastor living among the people, and Rev. Parker would not
agree to do so, the committee
Resolved, That the Secretary notify the congregations, composing
the Davie Mission, to send delegates to meet with the Executive
Committee on July 19, 1893, in the town of Salisbury.
At this conference, after a very full and free discussion, the follow-
ing action was taken :
Whereas, Rev. R. L. Bame was recommended by Synod as mis-
sionary to the Davie Mission, and in compliance with this recommen-
dation, the Executive Committee did send the said Rev. R. L. Bame
to the said Mission, but on account of a lack of agreement of terms
he did not serve, and
Whereas, The Davie Mission has extended a call to Rev. E. P.
Parker, and desires his services for the present ecclesiastical year, and
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petition the Executive Committee for the same, your committee
agree to the arrangement and recommend their action to the favora-
ble consideration of Synod.
Rev. Mr. Parker was informed of the above action. He has con-
tinued to serve the Mission. The work done will be found in his re-
port.
II. MT. CARMEL.
Your committee requested Revs. C. L. T. and J. H. C. Fisher to
serve Mt. Carmel. They declined, and Rev. Peter Miller was re-
quested to give it attention. He consented. Results not reported.
Rev. Miller soon thereafter left the Synod.
III. FORSYTH MISSION.
The Secretary was asked to notify Rev. H. A. Trexler that he was
expected to remain in the Forsyth Mission, provided agreeable to
himself. He has remained, and did excellent work, which will ap-
pear in his report.
IV. LEXINGTON.
Revs. W. Kimball and V. R. Stickley were asked to visit Lexington,,
and the mission which Rev. Kimball reported to last Synod, and to
investigate matters relative to our supposed property at the latter
place. No report.
V. GREENSBOROUGH.
Efforts were made to have this point served by theological student
R. L. Patterson, but the congregation failing to provide for traveling
expenses, nothing was accomplished.
VI. ST. ANDREW'S CHARGE.
St. Andrew's congregation, Concord, Mt. Hermon and Cold Water
congregations, near Concord, formed themselves into a charge, and
petitioned the President to have Synod so recognize them, and assist
in securing and supporting a pastor. These petitions were sent to
your committee, which in concert with the charge extended a call to
Rev. R. W. Petrea. He declined. Rev. H. N. Miller was called and
declined. Rev. Geo. E. Shuey was called and declined. Several
other ministers were corresponded with, but the charge remains vacant.
VII. ASHEVILLE.
Rev. C. B. King reports four months' services at Asheville, by Mr.
J. C. Hoick, last summer, without cost to the Synod. Rev. King's
report, with letters submitted to the committee, accompany this report.
VIII. BENEFICIARIES.
Four students made application for aid : Messrs. W. W. J. Richie,
T. C. Parker, R. S. Kyles, and C. T. Wagoner. It was resolved that
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we ask the conferences to raise the necessary amount for their sup-
port. Each conference took favorable action. With what results the
Treasurer's report will show. During the year, Mr. W. W. J. Richie
withdrew from the list of beneficiaries, and your committee took this
action :
Whereas, The Executive Committee has not the means to support
all our beneficiaries ; and
Whereas, Bro. Kyles, Pastor Rev. D. W. Michael, is teaching in
his congregation ; therefore,
jResolved, That we recommend Bro. Kyles to pursue his studies
under his pastOr after the end of the present term, term closing with
Christmas. We have continued at college Mr. Parker and Mr.
Wagoner.
IX. BURLINGTON.
Rev. C. B. Miller has quarterly reported to the Executive Commit-
tee his work at Burlington, which has been most encouraging and
gratifying. The Synod should look with pride upon this mission and
its missionary. The committee was requested, and endorsed the ac-
tion separating St. Paul's from Burlington and concentrating the work
of the missionary upon Burlington. The grand work accomplished
here will be presented in the Missionary's report.
x. CONCORD.
By request of the congregation in Concord (St. James), they were
granted the privilege of using their money, collected for Synod, in
paying interest on bonds assumed by Synod instead of sending it to
the Treasurer of Synod.
Your committee thus present their actions for the approval of Synod.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
i. That Synod recognize the importance of having a pastor for the
St. Andrew's charge at once, and that such action be taken as may be
possible to raise a sufficient salary and secure a suitable man.
2. That all applicants for beneficiary aid appear before the Exam-
ining Committee of Synod, and be examined in presence of the Min-
isterium.
3. That the plan for quarterly reports from our students herewith
submitted, be adopted.
4. That Rev. C. B. Miller be continued missionary at Burlington,
that Synod approve the separation of St. Paul's congregation from
Burlington, to be united with Guilford pastorate, and continue its ap-
propriation of $300 to the mission.
5. That Rev. H. A. Trexler be continued missionary of Forsyth
Mission, and that Synod appropriate to this mission $150.
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6. That a petition from the Davie Mission, asking continued aid,
be considered by the Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. MARKS,
J. Q. WERTZ,
V. R. STICKLEY,
P. D. LINN.
The Report of the Treasurer of the Executive Committee
was read by Rev. V. R. Stickley, and was received and re-
ferred to Committee on Executive Committee's Report.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
V. R. STICKLEY, Treasurer,
in account with executive committee of
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
1893. Dr.
May 27. To cash received from former Treasurer, I. Frank
Patterson $ 54 60
May 27. By receipt of Rev. C. B. Miller, on salary 50 00
May 27. Rev. C. A. Rose pledges at St. Paul's, Burlington,
North Carolina 13 00
Aug. 3. Rev. P. Miller pledges at Lutheran Chapel ... 5 00
Aug. 5. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Lutheran Chapel. . 2 00
Aug. 6. Rev. W. H. Stutts, Lutheran Chapel 5 00
Aug. 6. Rev. Dr. Oberlander, Lutheran Chapel 5 00
Aug. 8. Rev. W. P. Huddle, Lutheran Chapel .... 2 50
Aug. 8. Rev. Dr. C. M. Poole, Lutheran Chapel . ... 2 00
Aug. 8. Rev. R. L. Brown, Lutheran Chapel 2 00
Aug. 16. Rev. W. Kimball, St. Paul's 4 00
Aug. 8. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, Lutheran Chapel 1 00
Oct. 5. Rev. J. C. Lingle, Lutheran Chapel ■ . . 2 00
Oct. 5. Mrs. Ellen Kessler, Lutheran Chapel 1 00
Oct. 5. Rev. J. O. Wertz . 5 00
Dec. 9. Rev. B. W. Cronk 10 00
Dec. 10. S. G. Patterson, Lutheran Chapel 1 00
1894.
Jan. 2. Rev. W. P. Huddle, Lutheran Chapel 2 50
Jan. 2. Rev. W. R. Brown, St. Paul's 4 00
Jan. 2. Rev. W. R. Brown, Lutheran Chapel 2 50
Feb. 10. Rev. C. A. Rose and charge, Lutheran Chapel . . 5 00
Feb. 15. Rev. C. A. Marks, Lutheran Chapel 3 00
Feb. 20. Rev. C. A. Brown and charge, Lutheran Chapel . 3 83
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April 13. Rev. B. S. Brown, Lutheran Chapel 5 00
May 2. St. Enoch congregation 5 00
May 2. Rev. C. A. Marks, Lutheran Chapel 2 00
May 2. Rev. J. O. Wertz, Lutheran Chapel 3 00
May 2. J. D. Heilig, Lutheran Chapel 10 00
$210 93
1893. Cr.
May ' 6. Paid to Rev. C. B. Miller (missionary) at Burling-
ton, per I. Frank Patterson, Treasurer of Synod $50 00
June 21. Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Secretary 2 90
June 22. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 50 00
Aug. 17. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 25 00
Oct. 17. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 25 00
Nov. 11. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 1100
1894.
Feb. 10. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 15 50
March 21. Rev. C. B. Miller, salary 6 83
$186 23
Balance in Treasury .... .... $ 24 70
The ex-Secretary made an annual report of his duties per-
formed, which was received and approved as information.
Rev. W. Kimball was excused from further attendance
upon Synod for today.
The following hours were fixed for the synodical sessions :
9 o'clock A. M. to 11 A. M. ; and 1.30 o'clock P. M. to
4.30 P. M.
Synod adjourned to meet in Ministerium session, with
prayer by Rev. W. S. Bowman.
SECOND SESSION.
May 4, 9 o'clock, A. M.
Synod opened with the devotional service, conducted by
Rev. W. P. Huddle. The minutes were read and approved.
Rev. B. S. Brown resigned his place on the Examining
Committee, and the President appointed Rev. M. G. G.
Scherer to fill the vacancy on the Examining Committee.
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S3rnod decided by resolution, that hereafter alternates ap-
pointed to deliver addresses should be prepared to fill ap-
pointments the same as principals. On motion, the hour set
apart for hearing Rev. L. K. Probst was changed to n
o'clock this morning. Half past one o'clock was set apart
in the interests of educational addresses. The brethren ap-
pointed to preach a sermon on Education at n o'clock A.
M., today, not being prepared, were excused by vote of Synod.
The Treasurer's Report was read by Rev. V. R. Stickley,
and was received and referred to Committee on Treasurer's
Report.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, for i893-'94.
home missions.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amount in Treasury Home Mission . . $ 45 81
May 5. To cash received from Finance Committee
at Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, N. C. 383 78
May 5. To cash from Church Extension Board . . 75 00
Oct. 10. To cash received of Rev. B. W. Cronk, Sa-
lem 1 20
Nov. 22. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt.
Olive 7 00
Nov. 30. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St.
Stephen's 7 00
Dec. 6. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Marks, Cen-
ter Grove 6 30
1894.
Jan. 7. To check receiyed of Mr. S. E. Linton, St.
Mark's (Charlotte) 10 00
Jan. 15. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Brown,
Concordia 92
Feb. 20. To cash received of H. R. Plaster, St. Enoch 2000
April 3. To cash received of D. A. Sifferd, Salem . 4 30
April 4. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Brown,
Grace 1 72
April 10. To cash received of Rev. W. A. Lutz, Win-
ston '. 2 00
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April 10. To cash received of Rev. V. R. Stickley,
Trinity 10 oo
April 28. To cash received of Rev. W. H. Cone, New
Market, Va 4 00
May 2. To cash received of Lutheran Chapel . . . 2000
May 2. To cash received of Center Grove 3 70
1893.
May 5. By order paid Rev. H. A. Trexler, services
in Forsyth Mission — voucher 1 $100 00
May 5. By order paid Rev. L- K. Probst, Secretary
United Synod — voucher 2 270 00
May 5. By order paid Rev. R. L- Brown, services
in Davie Mission — voucher 3 100 00
Sept. 21. By order paid Rev. C. B. Miller, Burling-
ton Mission — voucher 4 25 00
Dec. 20. By order paid Rev. C. B. Miller, Burling-
ton Mission — voucher 5 39 00
1894.
Mar. 26. By order paid R. G. Chisolm, Winston
Mission 24 00
00 #002 73
Balance $44 73
foreign missions.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To cash in Treasury Foreign Mission . . $ 1 00
May 3. To cash received of Finance Committee at
Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, N. C . . 268 11
Nov. 22. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt.
Olive 5 00
Nov. 30. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St.
Stephen's 2 28
1894.
Feb. 20. To cash received of H. R. Plaster, St. Enoch 27 71
April 3. To cash received of D. A. Sifferd, Salem . 5 96
April 10. To cash received of Rev. W. A. Lutz, Win-
ston 10 00
April 11. To cash received of Rev. V. R. Stickley,
Trinity 15 00
April 28. To cash received of Rev. W. H. Cone, New
Market, Va 1 00
May 2. To cash received of Lutheran Chapel . . . 15 00
May 2. To cash received of Center Grove 5 00
22 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
1893-
May 2. By amount in Treasury Foreign Missions. $1 00
May 5. By order paid R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board of Missions 269 11
Mar. 26. By order paid R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board of Missions 36 00
$306 11 $356 06
Balance $ 49 95
synodicai, fund/
Cr. Dr.
To cash received of Finance Committee at
Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, N. C . . $ 260 31
To cash borrowed for Prof. J. D. Shirey. . 70 00
To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt.
Olive 5 00
To cash rec'd of Rev. W. A. Lutz, Winston 2 00
To cash rec'd of Rev. V. R. Stickley, Trinity 10 00
To cash rec'd of Lutheran Chapel .... 15 00
To cash rec'd Center Grove 5 00
To cash rec'd of H. R. Plaster, Enoch . . 15 00
By order paid George Corriher, note and
interest . . $ 101 86
By order paid Rev. J. D. Shirey, Financial
Agent North Carolina College — voucher 1 70 00
By order paid Rev. Geo. H. Cos, postage
— voucher 2 2 25
By order paid Rev. C. B. King, Secretary
— voucher 3 6 75
By order paid Rev. C. B. King, Secretary
— voucher 4 15 00
By money advanced 114 98
By order paid Lutheran Publication Soc'ty
— voucher 5 1 50
July 13. By order paid D. R. Julian, express on
Minutes 9 07
$321 41 $382 31
Balance $ 60 90
beneficiary fund.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 5. To cash received from Finance Committee
at Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, N. C. $ 137 41
1893.
May
5-
May
5-
Nov.
22.
1894.
April
10.
April
10.
May
2.
May
2.
May
2.
I893-
May
2.
May
5-
May
5-
May
5-
May
5-
May
9-
May
18.
Sept.
27.
Sept.
30.
Oct.
10.
Oct.
10.
Oct.
24.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
Aug. 31. To cash rec'd of Rev. P. Miller, St. John's 6 40
Sept. 8. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Brown, Con-
cordia 214
Sept. 8. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Brown, Grace 1 44
Sept. 8. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel . 5 00
Sept. 8. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Rose, Christ's 1 25
Sept. 19. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Marks, Luth.
Chapel 8 00
Sept. 27. To cash rec'd of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St.
Stephen's 3 32
To cash rec'd of Rev. G. H. Cox, Mt. Olive 4 29
To cash rec'd of Mr. F. B. Efird, Winston
Mission 2 36
To cash rec'd of Rev. B. W. Cronk, Salern 2 01
To cash rec'd of Rev. B. W. Cronk, St. Luke 3 50
To cash rec'd of Rev. E. P. Parker, St.
Matthew's, Davie 1 00
Nov. 14. To cash rec'd of Mr. Nathan Brown, Chris-
tiania
To cash rec'd of St. John's, Salisbury . .
To cash rec'd of Rev. W. P. Huddle's charge
To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Brown, Grace .
To cash rec'd of Rev. V. R. Stickley, St.
Enoch
To cash rec'd of special collection, Enoch
To cash rec'd of J. L. Sifferd, Ebenezer . .
To cash rec'd of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt.
Olive
To cash rec'd of G. L. Lyerly, Union . .
To cash rec'd of Rev. V. R. Stickley, Trinity
To cash rec'd of Rev. C. A. Marks, Center
Grove 6 00
Feb. 10. To cash rec'd of Rev. C. B. King, St. John,
Salisbury 10 00
1893-
May 5. By order paid to C. T. Wagoner, Benefi-
ciary Student $ 15 00
Sept. 18. By order paid T. C. Parker, Beneficiary
Student — voucher 1 22 41
Sept. 30. By order paid H. E. H. Sloop, Beneficiary
Student — voucher 2 25 00
Oct. 20. By order paid H. E. H. Sloop, Beneficiary
Student — voucher 3 75 00
Nov. 21. By check to Rev. Geo. H. Cox— for C. T.
Wagoner, $15 ; and T. C. Parker, $25 ; 40 00
Nov.
17-
Nov.
17-
Nov.
17-
Nov.
17-
Nov.
17-
Nov.
22.
Nov.
22.
Nov.
27.
Nov.
28.
Dec.
6.
4 50
10
00
9
00
1
00
5
00
11
75
5
25
3
68
9
98
5
00
24 MINUTES E. L SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Dec. 1 8. By check to Rev. Geo. H. Cox—
for C. T. Wagoner, $14.50 ; T. C. Parker,
$25.91 ; R. S. Kyles, $34-59 75 00
$252 41 $258 48
Balance , $ 6 07
winston mission.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 1. To cash in Treasury $ 88
1894.
Feb. 10. To cash rec'd of H. R. Plaster, St. Enoch 15 00
Feb. 14. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Rose, St.
Paul 12 58
Feb. 14. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel 1028
Mar. 20. To cash received of Rev. C. B. King, S. S.
Salisbury 17 00
1894.
May By amount Board of Missions $55 00
$ 55 00 $ 55 74
Balance $ 74
beackwelder wile fund.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May To amount due from Blackwelder will . . $ 30 00
church extension fund.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 5. To cash received of Finance Committee at
Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, N. C . . $147 55
May 19. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Marks, Lu-
theran Chapel 3 20
Oct. 20. To cash received of F. B. Ffird, Win-
ston 2 00
Oct. 24. To cash received of J. D. Walker, Davie
(St. Matthew) 1 00
Nov. 22. To cash received of J. L. Sifferd, Ebenezer 3 00
Nov. 22. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Mt.
Olive 3 00
Nov. 30. To cash received of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, St.
Stephen's 3 00
Dec. 6. To cash received of Rev. C. A. Marks, Cen-
ter Grove 2 00
1894.
April 3. To cash received of D. A. Sifferd, Salem . 1 35
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
April 30. To cash received of Rev. V. R. Stickley,
Trinity 5 00
May 2. To cash received of Lutheran Chapel ... 3 80
May 2. To cash received of H. R. Plaster, Enoch . 5 00
1893-
May 5. By amount paid Treasurer of Board of
Church Extension $147 55
$147 55 $179 9o
Balance $ 32 35
Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College
was read by Rev. W. A. Lutz, and was received and referred
to the proper committee.
President Shirey read his annual report on North Carolina
College, which was received and referred to the Committee
on Institutions.
Report of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Amcena Seminary
was read by Rev. B. S. Brown, and was received and referred
to the Committee on Church Institutions.
Reports on the State of the Church were read and referred
to the Committee on the State of the Church.
Rev. J. F. Moser, of the Tennessee Synod, and Rev. Paul
Barringer, of the German Reformed Church, were introduced
and received as visiting members. The appointed hour hav-
ing arrived for the missionary address in behalf of the United
Synod, Synod adjourned to hear the Secretary of the Board,
Rev. L,. K. Probst. Synod adjourned with benediction..
THIRD SESSION.
1.30 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was called to order. Prayer by Rev. C. A. Marks.
The following resolution was adopted, viz., That the collec-
tion, taken this morning, $17.60, be turned over to Rev. L,.
K. Probst for the use of missions according to his judgment.
Interesting addresses on Education were made by Revs.
Profs. J. D. Shirey and C. L. T. Fisher.
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Rev. T. H. Law, District Superintendent of the American
Bible Society, according to appointment, made an address in
the interests of the Bible cause.
Hearing Reports on the State of the Church, resumed.
The hour for sermon on Beneficence was fixed for Monday
morning at n o'clock.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension was read
by the President, Rev. W. A. L,utz, and was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has endeavored to be watchful over the trust committed
to us, and therefore we most gladly submit a report of our work for
the approval of Synod, and as information to the church at large.
Our report last year showed that we had helped three congregations,
towit : St. Matthew's, Wilmington ; St. James, Concord ; and Bethany,
in Stokes county. We had hoped to be able to assist at least two
other points, but the lack of funds, caused first by the congregations
not responding to our appeal as liberally as we had reason to expect ;
second, by some of the congregations, which we had helped, being
unable to meet their obligations to us in full, by returning the loan
at the time expected. The note of $400.00, given by the council of
St. James, Concord, has, by action of the Synod, in call session
during August, '93, changed hands, the Synod becoming responsible
for the faithful payment of said note ; hence we hold a note against
Synod, signed by the officers of Synod, instead of the former note.
While we are satisfied with Synod's note, we, however, felt that Synod
could ill afford to assume such an obligation just at this time; but if
we fail to be able to respond to appeals from needy congregations,
because of the inability of Synod to pay this note by May, 1894, as
per your limit fixed for payment, we hope that the applicants will
appreciate the situation, and not feel disappointed. St. Matthew's,
Wilmington, has so far met promptly its obligations. This is one of
the most important and lasting arms of the church. We can have in
this work perpetual motion, but it rests with the congregations to sa}-
how rapidly the fund shall grow, hence how many points we can as-
sist. Not a dollar contributed to this fund shall be lost or perverted
from its true use. Hoping for a more liberal response to our appeal,
we are, Your obedient servants,
W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING,
JONAS COOK.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
In Account with
Board of Church Extension of
North Carolina Synod.
1893. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amount in Treasury $ 761 10
" 5. To interest collected on note 1 59
" 5. To amt. rec'd from Treasurer N. C. Synod . 147 55
" 20. To one note collected, W. H. Strauss. ... 50 00
May 20. By cash loaned to council of St. James, Con-
cord, but now loaned to N. C. Synod . . $400 00
20. By cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington 50 00
20. By cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington 100 00
20. By cash loaned Bethel ch. , Stokes Co., N. C. 100 00
20. By cash loaned Rev. W. A. L,utz 225 00
20. By cash loaned Rev. G. H. Cox, Pres. Synod 75 00
1894.
May 1. By amt. due Church Extension Board ... 10 24
$960 24 $960 24
Synod adjourned for a meeting of the Ministerium, with
prayer by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 5, 9 o'clock, A. M.
The Synod was called to order, and divine service con-
ducted by Rev. C. A. Rose. Minutes of yesterday's sessions
were read and approved. On motion, Rev. C. A. Marks was
excused from delivering the annual sermon on Beneficence.
The Report of the Committee on the Executive Commit-
tee's Report was read by Rev. J. D. Shirey, and was received
to be considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMIT-
TEE'S REPORT.
Your committee respectfully submit the following : we recommend :
1. The adoption, by items, of the body of the Executive Commit-
tee's Report. (See Executive Committee's Report, page 15.)
2. That the Executive Committee be instructed to communicate
28 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
with the Board of Missions of the United Synod, and request them to
take under their care our interests at Asheville.
3. That should the Board of Missions not accept this mission field,
it be left in charge of the Executive Committee for the ensuing year,
to do with it as their judgment may dictate.
4. Moved, that the Executive Committee be authorized to call a
pastor for the St. Andrew's Mission at once, at a salary of $600.00.
5. That the second recommendation be amended to read: That
applicants for beneficiary aid for the first time, appear before the Ex-
amining Committee of Synod, to be questioned with reference to their
needs, fitness for benefactions, &c. ; and that having been received as
beneficiaries of Synod, they shall appear before the Examining Com-
mittee for further examination whenever the Executive Committee
shall deem it expedient, and shall so request them. In this amended
form we recommend the adoption of this item.
6. That the third recommendation be adopted, and that the Secre-
tary have copies of the report printed for the use of the Execu-
tive Committee.
7. That the 4th and 5th recommendations be adopted.
8. That the 6th recommendation be adopted, that $100.00 be appro-
priated, and that the Executive Committee be instructed to secure a
pastor.
9. We have examined the report of Rev. V. R. Stickley, Treasurer
of the Executive Committee, accompanying the Executive Commit-
tee's report, and find it correct.
10. The Executive Committee deserve the thanks of Synod for the
time and careful attention they have given to the interests of Synod
during the past year, and we recommend they be cheerfully given.
Respectfully submitted,
J. D. SHIREY,
H. M. FOWLER,
C. A. ROSE,
W. P. HUDDLE.
Item 1st (see report), including the ten items of Executive
Committee's Report, beginning with the Davie Mission and
extending to the item concerning St. James's, Co?icord, was
adopted. In regard to the Davie Mission, the following was
adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. E. P. Parker be paid $100 for services rendered
during the past year in the Davie Mission.
Items 2, 3, 4, 5 were adopted.
Item 6 was adopted with the following amendment :
MINUTES E. It- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
Resolved, That the number of copies of blank form be left to the
discretion of the Secretary of Synod.
Item 7 was adopted, and the roll of Synod was called
for voluntary responses to Burlington. The subscriptions
amounted to $118.50. [list of subscribers to be placed in
the hands of the Executive Committee.]
Synod adjourned, pending item 8 of the Committee's Re-
port on the Executive Committee's Report, to hear an address
on Missions by Rev. C. E. T. Fisher. The collection taken
up at this service amounted to $7.67. Synod adjourned with
benediction.
FIFTH SESSION.
1.30 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. R. E- Brown.
Rev. F, W. E. Peschau, D. D., of the Pittsburg Evangelical
Eutheran Synod, being present, was received as an advisory
member of Synod.
The Report of the Committee on Executive Committee's
Report was resumed, and items 8, 9, and 10 were adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church
was read by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE
CHURCH.
The Church is the body of our Lord Jesus Christ ; he is its head
and Savior. The keeping of a part of this body is committed to our
care, as ministers of the North Carolina Synod ; and now is the time
to inquire, whether we have been faithful ? for fidelity is all that the
Lord requires of us — 1 Cor. 4, 2 ; and, also, what have been the results
of our labors ?
In every case it is reported, that the Gospel has been faithfully
preached and the holy sacraments were regularly administered
throughout the entire year.
That the attendance upon public worship was usually very good, in
most instances better than last year, but still room left for improve-
JO MINUTE'S E. t,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
ment. Baptism is not neglected, except perhaps in one church, and
the communion seasons more largely attended and observed than for-
merly.
Sunday-schools have been kept up all the year round in most con-
gregations, whilst a few omit their operations three months in the
year during the winter season, from Christmas to the first of April.
Catechetical instruction is practiced by all our ministers, and is
generally well attended, not only by candidates for confirmation, but
by some of the older members of the church.
Accessions have not been generally so numerous as formerly, and
many losses by death and removals are reported.
No complaints have been made of drunkenness or other immoral
practices, and not a single instance of disharmony or division in the
churches ; whilst the spiritual condition of our congregations is gen-
erally commended.
Improvements have also been made in church property in a num-
ber of our charges, special mention of such improvement can be made
of the Chapel charge, Rev. Rose's charge, the Organ pastorate, For-
syth Mission, and St. Paul's, Wilmington.
The stringency of the times is complained of in nearly all of our
congregations, and yet much of the indebtedness on church property
has been liquidated, and very little falling off in benevolence reported ;
showing most conclusively, as is the experience in all ages of the
church, that worldly prosperity does not generally work beneficially
to the church of Christ.
One pastor complains bitterly of sectarian encroachments, which
we must deprecate and emphatically condemn as unworthy of any
Christian people, and which is forbidden in God's Word, i Peter 4, 15.
Women's H. M. and F. M. societies are organized and are doing
excellent work in very many of our congregations. Shall we not
hope that these societies will be multiplied and their usefulness in-
creased in all our charges.
And why should not our male members also have their work to do
in forming Luther leagues, and making the Lutheran church, her
doctrines, history, and usages more generally known and loved
throughout the land?
We also suggest the propriety of the Synod making inquiry, how
the church records are kept ? in order that the future church histo-
rian may have reliable material to work upon in writing up the his-
tory of our churches and their operations whenever it becomes neces-
sary or desirable.
In summing up all the facts that have been placed at our command,
we can say that our churches in this State are making slow but steady
MINUTES E. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA, 31
progress, notwithstanding all the hindrances and discouragements
with which the enemy is hedging up our way.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
E. P. PARKER,
T. M, KERNS.
The Report of the Committee on Petitions and Absentees
was read by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and was received to be con-
sidered by items.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND
ABSENTEES.
We, your Committee on Petitions and Absentees, beg leave to sub-
mit the following:
No. 1 is a petition from Piny congregation, Davidson Co., N.
C. , asking Synod, in view of their small number and financial inabili-
ty, to build for themselves a house of worship, to transfer them to St,
Luke's at Sandy Creek. We recommend that the Synod sanction the
disbanding of the congregation, and that the St. Duke's council be
advised to receive them into its congregation.
No. 2 is a petition from Trinity congregation, asking that its ap-
portionment be reduced. We recommend that the petition be refer-
red to the Committee on Apportionment.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. W. R. Brown, tendering his resignation
as a member of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College and of
Mont Amcena Female Seminary. We recommend that his resigna-
tion be accepted.
No. 4 is a communication from Rev. C. C. Dyerly, asking to be ex-
cused for absence from this meeting of Synod, on account of the long
distance from Texas to this place. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 5 is a letter from our afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman,
asking Synod to excuse his absence, and soliciting the prayers of
Synod in his behalf. We recommend that his request be granted, and
that at a suitable time the president of Synod offer special prayer in
his behalf.
No. 6 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, stating his physical ina-
bility to be present at this meeting, and asking to be excused. We
recommend that his request be granted.
No. 7 is a request from Rev. R. D. Bame, that he be excused for
absence on account of the long distance from his field of labor. We
recommend that he be excused.
No. 8 is a petition from Debanon congregation, asking to be admit-
ted as an integral part of this Synod. They have a delegate present,
32 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA,
with some funds for Synod, and also submit their constitution. We
can find nothing in the constitution that conflicts with the law of
Synod. We therefore recommend that the congregation be admitted
and the delegate enrolled.
No. 9 is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking to be excused for
absence, and stating that he had forwarded to the Treasurer of the
Board of Missions of the United Synod $ 10.00, to be credited to this
Synod. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 10 is a letter from Rev. M. Wolf, stating his physical and finan-
cial inability to be present, asking to be excused, and remitting $6.04
from himself and congregation for Home and Foreign Missions. We
recommend that the Synod hereby expresses its sympathy for the
afflicted brother, and excuse him for absence.
No. 11 is a petition for financial aid from St. Matthew's church,.
Wilmington, N. C. We recommend that the petition be read in open
Synod and the request granted.
No. 12 is a petition from members of Ebenezer church, Rowan Co.,.
N. C, asking that Synod authorize the different pastors in the Synod
to take up a collection, and forward the same to the Treasurer, to be
used in securing treatment, at the Atlanta Hospital, of a poor little
unfortunate cripple. We recommend that the request be granted,,
and that each pastor be urged to take the collection at the earliest
possible moment. . GEO. H. COX,
W. R. KETCHIE.
Items 1 to 1 2 were adopted. Under item 1 1 the following
was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod appropriate one hundred dollars to St. Mat-
thew's, Wilmington, same to be paid next year.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Finance was read by Mr.
H. A. Klueppelberg, and was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to report, that we have
carefully examined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find
the same correct.
We have received from congregations the following amounts :
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$io oo
$25 00
$10 00
$5 00
$5 00
$55 00
Ebenezer ....
4 oo
IO 00
4 00
18 00
Rev. J. Q. Wertz :
St. John's (Cab.) .
io oo
40 00
10 00
5 00
5 42
70 42
Rev. W. P. Huddle :
St. Peter's ....
5 oo
8 00
5 00
4 00
4 00
26 00
St. Matthew's. . .
5 oo
8 co
5 00
4 00
4 00
26 00
Bethel (Stanley) .
5 oo
7 00
5 00
3 00
6 07
26 07
Rev. C. A. Brown: .
Union
7 oo
10 00
5 00
10 00
32 00
Christiana ....
5 oo
7 00
5 75
3 00
20 75
Rev. W. S. Bowman:
St. Mark's . .
io oo
5 00
5 00
5 00
25 00
Rev. H. M. Brown :
Trinity
5 oo
4 00
5 00
2 00
5 35
21 35
2 OO
3 00
2 00
3 00
2 00
12 00
I oo
25
50
50
25
2 50
7 io
22 50
7 10
28 12
St. Luke
2 12
3 50
Rev. H. A. Trexler :
Shiloh
2 OO
4 00
2 20
8 20
3 00
5 00
2 20
10 20
1 00
3 00
1 00
5 00
Luther's
2 40
2 50
2 00
2 00
3 5o
12 40
Rev. C. B. Miller :
Macedonia ....
2 00
7 00
1 00
1 00
1 05
12 05
St. Paul's (Alle.) .
2 00
7 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
12 00
Rev. B. W. Michael :
St. Michael. . . .
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 75
5 75
St. Paul's
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 18
5 18
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10 00
8 00
25 00
2 00
5 00
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Bethel
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7 00
20 00
2 00
5 00
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2 00
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2 24
1 35
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3 7i
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12 55
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3 00
1 27
1 00
5 27
St. Matthew . . .
3 00
1 27
1 00
5 27
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2 00
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3 30
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3 53
2 75
14 70
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10 00
10 00
5 00
8 00
7 00
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Albemarle ....
2 00
2 00
2 00
1 00
2 00
10 00
Rev. H. Fisher :
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1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
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15 00
18 00
10 00
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Lebanon
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Total
$220 35
$262 03
$193 79
$97 °3
$97 73
$870 93
We have placed in the hands of the Treasurer the following amounts
for the purposes herein named, and have taken his receipt for the
same :
Synodical Treasury $220 35
Home Missions 262 03
Foreign Missions 193 79
Church Extension 97 03
Beneficiary Education 97 73
$870 93
Respectfully submitted, E. T. GOODMAN,
H. A. KIvUEPPELBERG,
J. M. EDDLEMAN,
H. M. BROWN.
P. S. The above shows the amount of money received at Synod.
For amounts forwarded from congregations, during the year, see
Treasurer's Report in addition.
For Total Benevolence and Finance of Synod, during the year, see
Parochial Reports.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved i. That hereafter the Finance Committee be authorized
to accept receipts of the Treasurer of Synod, to congregations for pay-
ments on their apportionment as so much brought to Synod from
said congregations, and include such amounts in the Report of the
Finance Committee to Synod.
2. That the Treasurer send to Synod, for the use of the Finance
Committee, a list of receipts to congregations for amounts paid on
Synodical Apportionment.
The Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts, by Rev.
H. M. Brown, was read and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your committee has had placed into their hands a petition from
Salem congregation, Rowan Co., N. C, asking to be severed from St.
Luke's congregation and to be united with Grace congregation, now
of the Concordia and Grace pastorate. They also desire Lebanon con-
gregation united with pastorate, when received by Synod.
Inasmuch as there is nothing in the hands of the committee from
the other congregations interested, we have nothing to recommend,
and would therefore place the petition in the hands of Synod.
Respectfully submitted, H. M. BROWN,
C. A. BROWN,
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
Synod granted the following petition from Salem congre-
gation :
PETITION OF SALEM CONGREGATION.
We, the council of Salem Evangelical Lutheran congregation,
Rowan Co., N. C, in the name of our congregation, do hereby peti-
tion, most respectfully, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina, to allow us to sever our connection with the St. Luke's
congregation, to be united into a charge with Grace congregation,
all of the Evangelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod. We firmly
believe this will be for the very best interests of our people and Mas-
ter's work in our community.
Deacons.
R. Safrit, Otto Cauble,
E. M. SlFFORD, L. W. LlNGLE,
J. L. Lingle, Ed. Sifford.
S. L. ELLIOTT.
P. S. — We, as a congregation, also want Lebanon congregation in
the pastorate, provided it is received into Synod.
Synod adj burned for a meeting of the Ministerium.
36 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 7, 9 o'clock, A. M.
The Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by
Rev. W. Kimball.
In the absence of the Secretary, the reading of the minutes
of Saturday's session was postponed.
Rev. Hedrick was excused from attending Synod.
The Report of the Committee on the President's Report
was read by Rev. W. S. Bowman, and received for adoption
by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
1. The first item, claiming the attention of your committee, is in
reference to vacancies. We recommend that this portion of the re-
port be referred to the Committee on Vacancies.
2. The President recommends that the Minutes of the called session
of Synod, held in Salisbury, Aug. 16, 1893, be printed in connection
with the proceedings of this regular session, and that a vote of thanks
be tendered Mr. John K. Patterson, register of deeds for Cabarrus
county, North Carolina, for gratuitously recording the deeds of St.
Andrew's church property. Your committee recommend that the
Minutes of the above called session be submitted to this Synod for rat-
ification, that they be printed as suggested ; that Mr. Patterson's
kindness be duly recognized, and that the expenses incurred by the
Treasurer of the Executive Committee, Rev. V. R. Stickley, in the
exercise of his duties, be refunded.
3. The President recommends that a committee be appointed to
prepare a suitable obituary on the death of the Rev. A. D. L,. Moser.
We suggest the immediate appointment of said committee.
4. We recommend that the action of the President in constituting
the St. Andrew's pastorate be ratified by Synod.
5. Under the head of Conferences, the President calls attention to
the fact that the Northern Conference has not complied with the Con-
stitution of Synod, Chap. 2, Sec. 3, Item 3. The Conference having
inadvertently fixed the time of its meeting at Easter, we recommend
that the failure to meet be excused. Your committee recommend
that notice be hereby given to so alter the constitution, that three
ministers and two lay-delegates in attendance shall constitute a quo-
rum.
6. In regard to the resignation of Rev. Dr. Rothrock, as a member
of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, we recommend
that the action of the President be approved.
MINUTES E- Iv- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA, 37
7. We recommend that Synod give its earnest support to the Wom-
an's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, and recognize it as one
of our most efficient agencies of benevolence.
8. We recommend that at least one collection be taken up annually
in each of our churches for the South View Orphan Home, on or
near Thanksgiving Day.
9. In regard to the Luther League, your committee recommend that
the suggestion of the President be adopted, and a committee appointed
at once to bring this important matter before the Synod in a practical
manner.
10. Your committee would recommend the following :
Whereas, Our retiring President has served this Synod for the
space of four years as its presiding officer, with a zeal, fidelity, and ef-
ficiency worthy of all praise ; therefore,
Resolved, That the thanks of this body are hereby tendered to Rev.
Geo. H. Cox, for the faithful manner in which he has performed the
duties of his office.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S. BOWMAN,
W. KIMBALL,
H. A. KLUEPPELBERG.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2 was adopted, and the Minutes of the Called Session
were read and ratified.
In regard to Synod's assumed debt of St. James, Concord,
to the Board of Church Extension, the following action was
taken and adopted :
Resolved, That Synod ask the Board of Church Extension to extend
the time of note now due, one year longer.
Item 3 was adopted, with the appointment of the follow-
ing committee: Revs. C. A. Rose and W. Kimball.
Items 4 to 10 were adopted. Under item 9, Revs. M. G.
G. Scherer and J. D. Shirey were appointed a Committee on
L/Uther League.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was
adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Church Institutions was
read by Rev. W. A. L,utz, and received to be considered by
items.
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
Your Committee on Church Institutions and Education have care-
fully examined the papers placed in their hands, and would respect-
fully submit the following :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
This institution, located, built, and liberally sustained, both morally
and financially, for so many years, by the devoted fathers in our
Synod, and which has been the object of very much anxiety, many
prayers, and the watchful care of Synod, could not be other than dear
to us. Then when we look at its fruit, (for we must judge a tree by its
fruit) , no institution perhaps in our knowledge has, with equal facili-
ties, sent out so successful and scholarly a body of men. We recom-
mend :
i. That the report of the Board be printed in the Minutes of Synod,
2. That Synod heartily endorse the action of the Board in retaining
President Shirey in the president's chair.
3. That the congregations that have not yet contributed to recover
the College, be requested to take up collections for this purpose within
the next three months, so that the roof may be put on during vacation.
II. MONT AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
This institution, enjoying such prosperity as has never before been
chronicled of it, is justly the pride of Synod. The Principal is a man
with such faith in the work, so confident of success, and so devoted to
the cause that continued prosperity is guaranteed. We recommend :
1 . That the report of the Board be published in the Minutes of Synod.
2. That Synod endorse the recommendation of the Board, respect-
ing the money for the grounds purchased.
We bespeak the hearty support of both of these institutions by the
members of our church, and urge upon our people the importance of
speaking kindly and favorably of the faculties under any and every
circumstance, and of sending their sons and daughters to our own
institutions. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. IvUTZ,
B. H. W. RUNGE,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
JESSE W. MILLER.
All the items of the above report were adopted. Report
adopted as a whole.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The number of students enrolled in North Carolina College, this
year, is one-third larger than last year. The deportment has been
most excellent. Rev. Prof. J. D. Shirey tendered his resignation to
the Board at its regular meeting in October, 1893, the consideration of
which was deferred to an adjourned meeting in November following ;
and after mature deliberation the members of the Board with one ex-
ception earnestly requested Prof. Shirey to withdraw his resignation
and remain in the institution, which he consented to do ; and he is
still with us and working faithfully for the college.
President Shirey, as Financial Agent, has spent 44 days collecting
interest on endowment fund ; visited 26 congregations ; traveled 956
miles ; called on or visited 88 families ; preached 20 sermons ; deliv-
ered 15 addresses in the interest of college and education ; and col-
lected principal on bonds, $92.99, and interest, $ 604.81, at a cost of
$64.80. The total amount of principal of endowment bonds collected
to date is $2,816.15, of which amount $2,484.71 is invested at 8 per
cent, interest, whilst there is in the hands of the treasurer $332.44,
awaiting investment. It will be observed that the collections have
fallen somewhat behind those of last year. We believe this to be
mainly due to the stringency of the times, scarcity of money, &c,
and by the close of the college fiscal year there will be very little if
any deficit, as compared with our report for the preceding year.
The Treasurer has received for putting roof on the College, the fol-
lowing, to-wit :
Low's $3 35
St. John's, Cabarrus 10 05
St. Matthew's, Rowan 3 50
Union 5 00
St. Peter's #3 5°
St. Paul's, Wilmington 20 00
Albemarle 2 00
Christiana 2 30
Ebenezer 5 00
Luther Chapel 11 27
Concordia 1 83
Grace 3 75
Rev. C. A. Rose, per I. F. Patterson 6 37
Salem and St. Luke's 11 00
Center Grove 8 40
Holy Trinity, so far collected 5 00
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
From friends in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New
York, by the Treasurer, in name of Finan. Agent 40 00
Rev. Peter Miller 5 00
Total $146 92
We hope Synod will supplement this amount sufficiently to enable
the Executive Committee to put the roof on during vacation, as it
would greatly damage the building to stand another winter in present
condition.
There are five vacancies in the Board, to be filled by this session of
Synod. Respectfully submitted,
H. C. McALUSTER,
Pres. Board Trustees North Carolina College.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT
AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mont Anicena Female Seminary is increasingly prosperous. The
number of pupils this session, one hundred and two, is greater than
ever. Though the building has been considerably enlarged, all its
space is in demand to meet the wants of the School. The number of
graduates this year is eleven.
The Institution has an efficient and faithful faculty. Thorough
work is done in all departments. For the present unprecedented
success of the School, the Principal, Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, de-
serves unstinted praise.
On account of the prevailing financial stringency and the advice of
various pastors, Prof. Fisher did not canvass the churches for funds to
purchase grounds, with buildings, adjoining the present Seminary
property, as he was authorized to do by the Board of Trustees and by
Synod. We recommend that Synod continue its invitation to Prof.
Fisher, and encourage him to prosecute such canvass as soon as prac-
ticable, on the same conditions as before, that the canvassing be done,
as proposed by himself, at his own expense, and that when funds
shall have been raised to pay for said property, it be deeded to " The
Board of Trustees of Mont Arncena Female Seminary."
We bespeak for the Seminary the moral and material support of all
the churches, and- suggest that the people pray God to continue its
success, and in His providence to make it still further promotive of
His glory and the church's welfare.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
Vice-President of the Board.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. C. B. Miller,
was adopted : That the Treasurer be authorized to borrow
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
on best possible terms, the amount necessary to meet our ob-
ligation to the Board of Missions for Home Missions for last
year.
The following was adopted :
/Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to apportion pro
rata the amount of Home Mission funds among our Home Missionaries.
Committee appointed, Rev. V. R. Stickley, Jesse W. Mil-
ler, and D. D. Barrier.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. P. Huddle, to
meet in Ministerium, at i o'clock, P. M.
SEVENTH SESSION.
1.30 o'clock, P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. Henry Fisher.
Minutes of yesterday's session were read and approved.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. C. A. Marks,
was adopted :
Resolved, That we appoint a committee, consisting of Revs. Rose,
Cox, and King, to apportion the $500 due Winston, Jan. 1, 1895, that
the apportionments be sent to the pastors of Synod, who shall urge
their congregations to raise the same through the envelopes furnished
by the United Synod's Board of Missions, at or near Christmas.
The Report of Committee on Unfinished Business was read
by Rev. J. O. Wertz, and received to be considered item by
item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Your committee, appointed on Minutes and Unfinished Business,
would beg leave to report the following :
1. We find a committee was appointed by Synod to prepare a pro-
gram of the Centennial Exercises of Organ Church. Did they per-
form their duty ?
2. On page 31, we find a request of the Secretary. Has it been at-
tended to ?
3. On page 36 in Minutes of the last meeting of Synod, we find in
the Report of the Committee on President's Report, the following re-
solution, Resolved, That the communion set, formerly used by the
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Seaman's Mission, be donated to Macedonia congregation, located at
Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Bernheini was requested to send the
same to the pastor at Burlington. Has this been done ? Yes.
4. On page 37 is a resolution to change the form of note for the use
of the Board of Church Extension. Has this been complied with ?
5. On page 41, in Report of the Committee on Pastoral Districts,
we find a change recommended in the Mt. Pleasant pastorate. Has
this been made ?
6. On page 46 is a resolution, constituting a committee, composed
of Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and Rev. C. A. Rose, to devise a plan
and raise funds for the help of Rev. A. D. L,. Moser, and that they
have charge of the same, and apply according to their own judgment.
Have they accomplished anything?
7. On page 52, in Report of Committee on Appropriations — have
items from 1 to 14 and 16 been attended to ?
8. On page 55, we find a resolution that the deficit of $35.50 to the
Burlington Mission be paid at this convention of Synod, if necessary.
This should be inquired into.
9. On page 59, we find the following resolution : Resolved, That
September of each year be set apart by Synod as College Month, dur-
ing which time it shall be the duty of every pastor of Synod to present
the interests of education to his people, by sermon or otherwise, and
to take a special collection for North Carolina College. Have all the
pastors complied with this resolution ?
10. On page 58, we find a request of congregations. Has it been
complied with ?
11. On page 61, we find that a Committee of One in regard to Or-
phans' Home was appointed, to report at this meeting. Is this com-
mittee ready to report ?
12. On the same page, we find that it was resolved that there be es-
tablished a Ministers' Fund, &c. Has anything been done in this
direction ?
13. On page 63, it was resolved to pay Rev. C. B. King $15, as a
slight remuneration for his services as Secretary. Has this been done ?
14. On page 56, we find a resolution in regard to Bethel church?
What has been done ? J. Q. WERTZ,
J. H. C. FISHER,
D. A. SWINK.
Item 1. Answered with the following -report which was
heartily adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CENTENNIAL OF ORGAN
CHURCH.
We, your committee, appointed to prepare a program for the Cen-
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
tennial Exercises of Organ Church, desire to report that we performed
the duty imposed upon us by inviting Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. ,
of Wilmington, N. C, to deliver an historical address, and Rev. F.
W. E. Peschau, D. D., of Greensburg, Pa., to deliver a memorial ad-
dress of the deceased pastors of Organ Church.
These brethren were selected because of their long connection with
our Synod ; their deep love and devotion to our dear old church ;
their extensive knowledge of the facts ; and their peculiar qualification
for the work.
We are happy to say that they accepted the invitation, and on yes-
terday performed the duties asked of them.
We would now, therefore, recommend that the Synod express its
high appreciation of the admirable addresses delivered, by a hearty
vote of thanks to each of the brethren, and that the Secretary furnish
each with an official copy of this report and the action taken thereon.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
C. A. ROSE,
C. B. KING.
Item 2. Yes. At this point a hearty vote of thanks was
extended to Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., for translating
the first twenty-three years of the early German Minutes of
the North Carolina Synod.
The translations of the German Minutes were referred to
the Archivarius.
The following report of committee, appointed at last
Synod to aid Rev. A. D. L, Moser, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO AID REV. A. D. L. MOSER.
Your committee would report that, in response to appeals through
the Church papers, they received a sufficient amount to meet all the
wants of our afflicted brother, from the adjournment of Synod to the
day of his death, which occurred on the 26th day of July, 1S93.
The beneficence of the Church was also supplemented by contribu-
tions from his fellow-workmen in the Charlotte Furniture Factory.
His funeral obsequies were held in St. Mark's Church, and his re-
mains decently interred in Elm wood cemetery, in grounds belonging to
the church.
All his funeral expenses were paid, and his widow and minor child
provided for until their removal to the vicinity of Enoch ville, in Jan-
uary last, and a small amount placed in their hands when they left.
Further assistance may be needed by Mrs. Moser, and should be for-
44
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
warded to her at Bnochville, Rowan county, North Carolina.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S. BOWMAN,
C. A. ROSE.
The remaining items of the report were all complied with,
more or less.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The President appointed the following Committee to Nom-
inate Persons for the Boards of Trustees of North Carolina
College and Mont Amcena Seminary: Revs. W. A. L,utz,
C. B. Miller, M. G. G. Scherer, and Messrs. Jesse W. Mil-
ler and Geo. E. Ritchie.
On motion, the collection taken up yesterday was appro-
priated to Beneficiary Education.
Rev. P. Miller's resignation as a trustee of North Carolina
College was accepted.
The Report of Committee on Apportionment was read by
Rev. C. B. Miller, and received and adopted. ,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
PASTORS.
Rev. C. B.
Rev. J. Q.
Rev. G. H
Rev. C. A.
Rev. C. A.
Rev. B. S.
Vacant .
Rev. V. R,
King .
Wertz .
Cox. .
Brown .
Marks .
Brown .
Stickley
Rev. C. A. Rose . .
Vacant
CHURCHES.
St.John's(Salisb'y)
St. John's(Cab'rus)
f Organ . . .
\ Ebenezer . .
J Union . . .
(_ Christiana .
j Lutheran Chapel
\ Center Grove .
f Holy Trinity .
\ Albemarle . .
Mt. Carmel . . .
f St. Enoch . .
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Rev. K.
Rev. H.
Rev. M.
Rev. W.
W. Michael
P. Huddle .
Boldt ....
M. Brown .
G. Scherer
S. Bownian
Rev. H. A. Trexler
Vacant
Rev. C.
Rev. G.
Rev. W.
B. Miller . .
D. Bernheim
A. L,utz . .
Frieden's . . .
f St. Michael's
1 St. Paul's .
(. Amity . . .
( St. Matthew's
\ St. Peter's
f St. Luke's(Ro
\ Concordia .
{Reformation
St. Matthew's
Providence .
( St. Andrew's
\ Mt. Hermon
i Cold Water .
Prosperity . . .
/ St. Stephen's
\ Mt. Olive . .
f St. Luke's .
J Pilgrim's (#)
1 Bethany (#)
LPiny ....
St. Paul's (Wil.)
f Trinity. . .
J Richland . .
1 St. Paul's. .
[ Zion ....
St. James . . .
St. Mark's . .
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I Shiloh . . .
] Hopewell .
(_ Bethany . .
| Bethel . . .
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Macedonia . .
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Total
$536'feoi $222 $202 1576
Your committee report the apportionment the same as last year,
with following changes, viz. :
Trinity (St. Enoch pastorate) reduced $10.00
Christ's (Rev. Rose's charge) reduced 4.00
St. L,uke's (Rowan) reduced 15.00
Salem reduced 15.00
We recommend :
That each congregation collect and send to the Treasurer of Synod
46 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OK NORTH CAROLINA.
the different funds as apportioned or more not later than the following
months :
Beneficiary Education August.
Church Extension October.
Home Missions December.
Foreign Missions February.
Synodical Treasury April.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
C. L. T. FISHER,
J. D. HEIUG.
The President appointed the following Committee to Nom-
inate Speakers for Next Year ; and also to nominate a new
Executive Committee: Revs. J. Q. Wertz, H. Fisher, and
W. A. iMz.
The Report of the Appropriation Committee was read by-
Rev. C. A. Marks, and was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee find there are now in the Treasury of Synod:
For Synodical Treasury $281 25
For Home Missions 307 76
For Foreign Missions 244 74
For Church Extension 129 38
For Beneficiary Education 115 61
From Blackwelder Will Investment ......... 30 00
We recommend the following apportionments :
For Printing Minutes $ 60 00
To Rev. J. D. Shirey for expense in collecting en-
dowment funds 64 85
For Insuring St. Andrew's church 22 50
To Rev. C. B. King for express on Minutes 4 85
To the Board of Church Extension 129 38
To the Executive Committee for Beneficiary Education 115 61
To Board of Church Extension on note of $75.00, the
amount paid from Blackwelder Will Investment . . 30 00
To our Home Missionaries, as per report of committee
appointed to apportion the same pro rata 307 76
C. A. MARKS,
V. R. STICKLEY,
SILAS P. WRIGHT.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
RECOMMENDED FOR ORDINATION.
The Ministerium, through Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.,
recommended the ordination of Mr. B. H. W. Runge, he
having stood a satisfactory examination, and that the ordi-
nation take place whenever he shall have received a call to
some congregation. The Synod approved the recommenda-
tion of the Ministerium in regard to Mr. Runge 's ordination.
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND MONT
AMCENA SEMINARY.
The following persons were elected by Synod as trustees :
For North Carolina College: M. G. G. Scherer, C. B. King,
V. R. Stickley, J. Q. Wertz, John K. Patterson, and Dr. R.
A. Shimpock.
For Mont Amcena Seminary : George H. Cox.
The Report of the Committee Appointed on Formation of
Luther League, recommended the following, which was ap-
proved by Synod :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE FORMATION OF
LUTHER LEAGUES.
We, your committee, appointed to present to Synod the matter of
the formation of Luther Leagues in our congregations, offer the fol-
lowing :
Resolved, That Synod looks with favor upon the organization of
our young people into societies for effective work in the kingdom of
our Lord, and that we heartily recommend that a Luther League be
formed in each of our congregations as soon as possible.
Resolved, That we recommend the circulation of the Luther League
Review (Publication office, 96-98 Fulton St., New York City), as a
valuable adjunct to the organization and upbuilding of such Luther
Leagues. Signed, M. G. G. SCHERER,
J. D. SHIREY.
The Report of the Committee on Vacancies was read by
Rev. Prof. H. Fisher, and was received to be considered by
items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your committee have had four vacancies brought to their notice :
Concordia, St. Stephen's, St. Andrew's, and Salem.
1. We recommend that the newly constituted pastorate, Salem,
48 MINUTES E. I, SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Grace, and Lebanon, as soon as Grace shall have made satisfactory set-
tlement with its former pastor, call a minister.
2. We recommend that St. Luke's and Concordia, as soon as Con-
cordia shall have made settlement with their former pastor, get a sup-
ply until they can see their way clear to form a pastorate.
3. We recommend that St. Stephen's and Mt. Olive make immediate
settlement with their former pastor, and call a regular pastor.
4. We recommend that the St. Andrew's charge remain in the
hands of the Executive Committee, and that they secure a pastor as
soon as possible. Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL,
J. H. C. FISHER,
H. C. FARMER.
Items 1 to 4? adopted. Report adopted as a whole. On
motion, Hopewell congregation was placed under the care
of Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was re-appointed Financial Agent of the
Endowment Fund of North Carolina College.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. G. D. Bernheim,
was adopted :
Resolved, That the President of Synod be empowered to call an
extra meeting of this body, at such time and place as he may deem
best, for the purpose of examining any candidates for the ministry
who may have received a call to our vacant pastorates during the in-
terim of Synod, and, if they be found qualified, the officers of Synod
to ordain them.
Reports of delegates to other Synods were received. Rev.
J. Q. Wertz reported duty performed as delegate to the South
Carolina Synod, and Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., delegate
to the Tennessee Synod.
The Archivarius made report, which was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF ARCHIVARIUS.
Owing to the want of a suitable case in which to keep the Archives
of Synod, its documents are necessarily crammed promiscuously into
a chest, deposited in the library-room of North Carolina College, the
only receptacle provided for their preservation.
At the time of the last report, it contained 18 copies of the printed
Minutes of Synod. During the year now closing these have been
augmented by a donation of 16 copies, by Mr. John D. Barrier, of Mt.
Pleasant. Through our own personal efforts, 38 copies of the Minutes
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
of other years have been added — so that, now, we have in all 72 copies
of the printed Minutes of Synod in the Archives. But there is almost
a total want from the organization of Synod up to 1833. Also the
Minutes of 1842, 1870-73, -74, -79, and 1890 are missing. May we not
hope that these missing numbers may be supplied by friends during
the next year ? A little interest in this matter, on the part of minis-
ters and laymen, might result in a complete file of printed Minutes in
the Archives of Synod. We have a few duplicate copies that might
be exchanged for missing numbers.
We are indebted to Rev. C. B. King for a copy of the proceedings
of the convention held at Concord, North Carolina, and constitution
of Western Carolina Academy of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, 1853.
Attention is called to the fact that the protocol of Synod has not
been transmitted to the Archives for several years.
J. D. SHIREY, Archivarius.
Rev. J. D. Shirey was re-appointed Archivarius.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO SISTER SYNODS.
To the Tennessee Synod — Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod — Rev. W. P. Huddle.
To the South Carolina Synod — Rev. C. A. Marks.
To the Virginia Synod — Rev. C. A. Rose.
SPEAKERS ELECTED FOR NEXT SYNOD.
The following were elected speakers for next Synod :
On Beneficiary Education: Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Prin-
cipal; Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, Alternate.
On Missions: Rev. C. A. Marks, Principal; Rev. J. D.
Shirey, Alternate.
On Beneficence : Rev. H. A. Trexler, Principal; Rev. C.
A. Brown, Alternate.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The officers of Synod and Jesse W. Miller, Esq.
The President appointed the following
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Revs. W. S Bowman, D. D., G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
M. G. G. Scherer, C. A. Rose, and J. D. Shirey.
The Report of Committee on the Memorial of Rev. Moser
was read by Rev. C. A. Rose, and was adopted by a rising
vote.
IN MEMORIAM.
REV. A. D. L. MOSER.
Your Committee on the Death of Rev. A. D. L. Moser would
submit the following :
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in his Providence,
to remove from our clerical ranks, by death, our dear brother ;
therefore,
i. Resolved, That in sadness we record this death.
2. Resolved, That we bow in submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father in this removal from the church militant to
the church triumphant.
3. Resolved, That we will ever cherish and hold in sacred re-
membrance all his labor of love as a minister of the New Testa-
ment in our Southern Church.
4. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family our
sympathies, praying that Jesus our Savior, the great Head of
the Church, may bless, comfort, and sustain them, and at last
bring them all unto his right hand, where there are pleasures
forevermore.
5. Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to send a copy
of these resolutions to the bereaved family.
C. A. ROSE,
W. KIMBALL.
MINUTES E. h- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5 1
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That we authorize the Secretary of Synod to have the
Minutes of the first twenty-three years of Synod, as translated from
the German into English, by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., printed,
at a cost not exceeding seventy-five cents per page, for three hundred
copies, and to sell the same at fifteen cents per copy.
Resolved, That Rev. C. B. King be paid fifteen dollars, as a slight
remuneration for services as Secretary of Synod.
Three morocco bound copies of the Minutes of the North
Carolina Synod, containing Minutes from the year 1836 to
1893, were presented to the Synod by Rev. C. B. King, as a
gift from himself and Mr. Robert V. Lanier, Elder in St.
John's church. Synod received the gift with the following
resolution of thanks, offered by Rev. J. D. Shirey:
Resolved, That we gratefully accept the bound copies of Minutes
presented by Mr. Robert V. L,anier and Rev. C. B. King, and that the
thanks of this body be given them for the same.
ORDINATION SERMON.
The President appointed Rev. K. Boldt, principal, and
Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate, to preach the Ordination Ser-
mon, as prescribed by the constitution.
The following resolution of thanks, offered by Rev. C. A.
Marks, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Synod of North Carolina express its very high
appreciation for the great effort made by the pastor to make every
convenience and arrangement for the pleasure of its members, its ad-
miration of the very elaborate and beautiful decorations, its pleasure
at meeting in the grand old historic Organ Church, and its hearty
thanks to the pastor, his people, and the community for the very
royal way in which it has been entertained during its stay in their
midst.
Synod adjourned to meet in St. Michael's Evangelical
Lutheran church, Iredell Co., N. C, on Thursday before
the first Sunday in May, 1895.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
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Chas. B. King.
J. Q. Wertz . .
Geo. H. Cox .
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C. A. Brown .
W. P. Huddle
V. R. Stickley
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K. Boldt
W. S. Bowman . . . . -.
Vacant
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C. A. Marks . .
W. A. Lutz . . .
G. D. Bernheim
21 Pastors .
St. John's ....
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f Organ . . .
\ Ebenezer . .
Frieden's* . .
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j Richland . .
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( St. Peter's .
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( St. Enoch .
t Trinity . . .
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Reformation
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Providence
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\ Albemarle
f Bethel . .
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J Grace . .
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J Lutheran Chapel
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Stokes .
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Davidson .
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Rowan . .
Stanley .
Cabarrus .
Cabarrus .
New Hanover
Mecklenberg
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Totals for 1894
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Increase
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337
339
105
279
200
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246
119
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214
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151
153
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TABLE OF COMPARATIVE BENEFICENCE.
Congregations.
Augsburg (Winston Mission)
St. Paul's (Wilmington) . . .
Holy Trinity
Albemarle
Trinity (Cabarrus)
St. John's (Salisbury) . . . .
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) .
Ebenezer
St. Mark's
St. Luke's (Rowan)
Center Grove
Bethel (Rowan)
Christ's
Christiana
Richland . .
Bethany (Stokes)
Lutheran Chapel
St. John's (Cabarrus) . . . .
Mt. Carmel
St. James's
St. Peter's
Organ
St. Stephen's
St. Enoch
St. Paul's (Rowan)
Salem
Mt. Olive
Reformation
Union
Grace
Bethel (Stanley)
Shiloh
Pilgrim
St. Matthew's (Rowan) . . .
Trinity (Guilford)
St. Matthew's (Davie) ....
Macedonia
Luther's
Providence
Nazareth ....
St. Paul's (Alamance) ....
Amity
Prosperity
44Zion
45 Concordia
46 St. Luke's (Davidson) ....
47 Bethany (Davidson)
48 St. Michael's
1 Frieden's
Cold Water
St. Paul's (Iredell)
Mt. Hernion
Lebanon
St. Andrew's
183.91
568.23
165.00
10.00
82.20
235-54
35- 00
78.83
89.98
52.57
71.00
73.00
15.00
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18.00
5.00
146.20
136.34
11.00
75.00
64.20
123.61
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67.00
42.16
41.30
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65.14
34.26
34.82
8.20
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12.40
3-25
10.20
12.00
5.00
5.00
2.50
9.72
11.06
1. 00
5.00
2.00
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127
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101
292
45
105
121
79
112
120
25
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339
151
360
230
155
153
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130
134
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135
40
9
45
85
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25
35
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12
5
65
90
5
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329.00
75.00
10.00
45.00
85.00
10.00
26.25
42.48
23.12
31.00
50.00
15.00
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12.00
5.00
73.00
70.42
6.00
75.00
26.00
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67.00
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14.72
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12.40
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3.16
11.06
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5.00
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
DIVINE SERVICES.
Thursday, n o'clock, A. M. — Synodical Sermon by Rev.
C. B. King, Secretary. Text, John 6, 48. Followed by
the Holy Communion.
ADDRESSES.
Friday, 11 o'clock, A. M. — Address by Rev. L. K. Probst.
Subject — Progress in Mission Work.
Saturday, 11 o'clock, A. M. — Address on Missions, by Rev.
C. L. T. Fisher. Text, Matt. 16, 15.
ORGAN CHURCH CENTENNIAL EXERCISES.
The Centennial of Organ Church building was appropri-
ately celebrated on Sunday, May 6, 1894, in the grove near
the church, by two able historical addresses, to an audience
of five thousand people.
On Sunday Mor?ii?ig, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., de-
livered the Historical Address.
Sunday Afternoon, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D., deliv-
ered the Historical Memorial Address.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
May 3, 4 o'clock, P. M.
Ministerium was called to order by the President. Prayer
by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
Mr. B. H. W. Runge's application, through Dr. Bernheim,
as a candidate for ordination, was received, and referred to
the Examining Committee. Adjourned with benediction.
SECOND SESSION.
May 4, 5 o'clock, P. M.
Ministerium opened with prayer by Rev. C. B. Miller.
Minutes of the former session were read and approved.
The Examining Committee made the following report :
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Your committee has had before it the application of the Rev. J. R.
Sikes to become connected with this Synod, and find that his letter of
transfer from the Wittenberg Synod is satisfactory; but,
Whereas, The manner of his introduction, as supply pastor, into
the Frieden's congregation, does not meet with the approval of your
committee, he having been twice rejected by Vote of the congregation ;
and
WHEREAS, He has written and published a book on the liquor
question which has brought reproach upon the Lutheran church ; and
Whereas, His reception into the North Carolina Synod could not
be construed otherwise than as an indorsement of the same ; therefore,
Resolved, That we recommend that his application for membership
in the Synod be not granted.
W. S. BOWMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
MINUTES K. h- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
The above resolutions, in regard to Rev. J. R. Sikes, were
adopted. The Secretary was requested to convey the above
action of the Ministerium to Rev. J. R. Sikes, and also to
Frieden's congregation through Maj. Andrew Summers,
Gibsonville, N. C. Ministerium adjourned with the bene-
diction.
THIRD SESSION.
May 5, 4.30 o'clock, P. M.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R.
Ketchie. Minutes of the former session were read and ap-
proved. The Examining Committee made the following
report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF THE EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The Examining Committee would report that they have examined
Mr. B. H. W. Runge, and that his examination was very satisfactory.
We therefore recommend that the President arrange for his ordination
at such time and place as shall be expedient after he shall have re-
ceived a call. W. S. BOWMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
1 M. G. G. SCHERER.
Ministerium adjourned with the benediction.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES
OF THE
O^XjILjIEID SESSION
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
-•- «•» *
According to appointment, and a lawful notice given by
the President, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina, met in called session, Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock, August 16th, 1893, in St. John's Evangelical Lu-
theran church, Salisbury, N. C.
Synod was opened by the President, Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
according to the prescribed form in the Common Service.
In the absence of the Secretary of Synod, Rev. Chas. B.
King, the President appointed Rev. W. R. Brown to act as
Secretary pro tern.
The Synodical Roll was called, and the following minis-
ters and lay-delegates were enrolled :
Ministerial. Lay.
Rev. Peter Miller J. D. Heilig.
W. Kimball CD. Barringer.
J. D. Shirey John C. Lingle.
George H. Cox D. M. Isenhour.
V. R. Stickley George W. Dry.
C. A. Marks Edmund Sifford.
W. A. Lutz S. C. Ketchie.
J. Q. Wertz S. W. Winecoff.
R. L. Brown S. G. Patterson.
W. R. Ketchie Dr. C. M. Poole.
E. P. Parker
W. R. Brown
B. W. Cronk
W. P. Huddle
J. H. C. Fisher
C. A. Rose
64 MINUTES OF CABLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
On motion, letters of excuses were read and the following
brethren excused from attendance upon this meeting of Synod :
Revs. C. B. Miller, G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Chas. B. King,
C. L,. T. Fisher, C. A. Brown, and J. H. Fesperman.
The following proposition, from the Executive Committee
of Synod, was read by the President, in which the business
of this meeting was stated :
PROPOSITION FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Resolved, That we recommend to Synod the purchase of the St.
Andrew's church property, in Concord, N. C, upon the following
terms, viz. : That the Synod assume the payment of the following
notes, to-wit :
1. One note for $400.00, due the Board of Church Extension of the
North Carolina Synod.
2. A note for $300.00, due J. C. Gibson, with interest at 8 per cent,
from November 14th, 1892.
3. $150.00 due the council of St. James; interest on $100.00 from
January 1st, 1893 ; interest on $50.00 from Aug. 1st, 1893, at 8 per cent.
Provided, St. James church will pay whatever Synod, in its wis-
dom, and in view of all the circumstances, may deem its annual ap-
portionment, and St. James's church secure the Synod in a good title
to the property.
On motion, the special committee from St. James, Con-
cord, Messrs. John K. Patterson, D. R. Hoover, and W. C.
Correll were received as advisory members of Synod.
Moved and seconded, that the proposition from the Exec-
utive Committee be adopted.
The Synod took a recess of ten minutes for consultation
between the Executive Committee of Synod and the Special
Committee from St. James. Before the expiration of the
ten minutes, Synod was called to order by the President,
and the chairman of the Executive Committee of Synod read
the proposition as amended, and as is given above.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the proposi-
tion, to meet again at 2.30 P. M.
Adjourned with the Eord's Prayer.
MINUTES OF CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 65
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2.30 O CLOCK.
Synod was opened, with prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Rev. C. A. Rose was excused for his absence at the morn-
ing session.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman, in a letter to Synod, asked the
united prayers of the Synod. In compliance with his re-
quest, Rev. W. Kimball led the Synod in prayer for this
afflicted brother in Christ.
The discussion of the proposition was then resumed.
After a long discussion and a careful consideration of the
foregoing proposition, it was adopted as amended.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee of Synod be instructed to
insure St. Andrew's church, Concord, N. C, to the amount of at least
$900, and for such a length of time as they may deem best.
Resolved, That the President of Synod and Rev. V. R. Stickley con-
stitute a committee to visit the St. Andrew's Mission at as early a day
as possible and organize a congregation ; and that a collection be taken
and placed into the hands of the Executive Committee to aid them in
insuring the church property.
Resolved, That the officers of Synod be instructed to execute forth-
with the notes for which we have obligated ourselves, and receive the
deed for St. Andrew's church.
Resolved, That the wording of the notes be left to the officers of
Synod.
Resolved, That the Treasurer of Synod, Mr. I. Frank Patterson, be,
and is hereby made, the Trustee of St. Andrew's church property.
Resolved, That the President of Synod be required to publish an
official statement of the proceedings of this meeting in the Lutheran
Visitor, Our Church Paper, and the Concord papers.
Resolved, That the Minutes of this called session be submitted to
the next annual meeting of Synod for approval.
A vote of thanks was tendered the good people of St. John's
congregation for their hospitality.
Synod adjourned according to the prescribed form, and
with the benediction by the President.
W. R. BROWN, Sec. pro tem.
66 MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
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, Chap-
ter 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waives all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 ob-
served in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 67
the Sacrament of Baptism and the L,ord's Supper. 2. Giving the
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet been
affected.
12. Resolved, That the money from the Children's Missionary So-
cieties be sent to the Treasurer of Synod, marked, " Children's Fund
for Foreign Missions," and that the amounts thus collected be accred-
ited upon the assessments of the various congregations for Foreign
Missions.
13. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, or to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution, p. 40)
shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following :
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of
E. L,. Church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of Church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . . E. L,. Church.
14. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
15. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
68 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
16. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
17. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
18. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
19. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
20. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the object in whose interests
the meeting is held.
21. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of Church councils, con-
gregations or pastors giving invitations to any students to preach in
our churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to
one year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; and we equally disap-
prove the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
22. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval
of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on 4th
page of Minutes.
ustidieix:-
PAGE.
Advisory Members 29
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 44-46
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 46
Archivarius, Report of 48-49
Boards of Trustees, Nominating Committee 44
Beneficence, Comparative Table of 58
Calendar, Synodical 2-3
Church Extension, Report of Board of 26
Church Extension, Financial Report of 27
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . . 38
Centennial of Organ Church, Report of Committee 42-43
Davie Mission, Appropriation to Rev. Parker 28
Delegates to Sister Synods 49
Divine Services 59
Executive Committee, Report of • 15-18
Executive Committee, Treasurer's Report of 18-19
Examining Committee, Resignation of Rev. B. S. Brown ... 19
Educational Addresses 25
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . . 27-28
Executive Committee 49
Examining Committee 49
Finance, Report of Committee on 32-34
Finance Committee, Resolution as to Receipts, &c 35
Gavel out of Organ of Organ Church 14
Hedrick, Rev., excused from Attending Synod 36
Luther Leagues, Report of Committee on the Formation of . . 47
Mont Amcena Female Seminary, Report of the Board of . ... 40
Moser, Rev. A. D. L. , Aid to 43-44
Meeting, Extra, for Examining Candidates, Resolution on . . . 48
Memoriam, Rev. A. D. L. Moser 50
Minutes, Translated from German, Resolution on Printing . . 51
Minutes, Three Bound Copies, Presented to Synod, Resolution on 51
Ministerium, Minutes of 60-61
Newspapers, Reporters to 14
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees of . . . . 39-40
Nominating Committee for Speakers and Executive Committee 44
Opening of Synod 5
Officers, Election of 13
Obligation to Missions, provisions for 41
INDEX. PAGE.
Ordination of Mr. Rtmge, Recommended 47
Ordination Sermon 51
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 4
President's Report 8-13
Probst, Rev., of United Synod, Address of 25
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 3I_32
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 35
President's Report, Report of Committee on .36-37
Parochial Report 52-55
Parochial Report, Supplementary 56-57
Roll of Synod ... 6-7
Standing Committees 14-15
Synodical Sessions, Time of 19
State of the Church, Report of the Committee on 29-31
Salem Congregation, Petition of 35
Speakers Elected for Next Synod 49
Standing Resolutions 66-68
Treasurer's Report 20-25
Thanks, Vote of, to Rev. Dr. Peschau 43
Trustees of N. C. College and Mont Amcena Seminary 47
Thanks of Synod, Resolution of 51
Time and Place of Next Meeting 3, 51
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . . 41-42
Vacant Pastorates 7
Visiting Members 14, 25
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 47-48
INDEX OF CABLED SESSION.
Excuses, Letters of 64
Executive Committee, Proposition from, Relative to St. An-
drew's Church 64
Proceedings, for Publication 65
Synodical Roll 63
St. James's, Special Committee from 64
St. Andrew's Church, Action Relative to 65
Thanks, Vote of 65
MINUTED
OF THE
NINETY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
isroiE^TiEa: o^-K^OLiisr^.,
HFI<D IN
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1895^ ;
AND OF THE
CALLED SESSION
AT
BETHEL CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
AUGUST 23, 1894.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VIRGINIA.
JfoTtlx Carolina Qollego,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
COURSES LEADING TO A. B., B. S., AND B. PH.
With Courses Preparatory for College.
♦SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.*
Instruction Thorough. Good Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Moderate.
SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 5th, 1895.
For Catalogue and further information, address
J. D. SHIREY, D. D., President.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
ZKTOIR/riB: CAROLINA,
HEI<D IN
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 2,1895,
AND OF THE
CALLED SESSION
AT
BETHEL CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
AUGUST 23, 1894.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VIRGINIA.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1895-1896.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. B. S. BROWN Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. A. MARKS . . . China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON, China Grove, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and JESSE W. MILLER, Esq.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Mr. I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
W. H. STRAUSS, Esq.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Rev. J. D. SHIREY Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Sixty-two Years in the Ministry.
Rev. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The SECRETARY and Rev. C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Rev. J. D. SHIREY,
Rev. C. A. ROSE.
COMMITTEE ON STATE ORGANIZATION OF LUTHER
LEAGUES.
Rev. J. O. WERTZ, Rev. GEO. H. COX,
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, ?? Prof. J. P. COOK,
Mr. C. D. BARRINGER.
COMMITTEE ON FILE OF MINUTES AND ARCHIVE
BUILDING.
REV. Prof. J. H. C. FISHER and Mr. C. D. BARRINGER.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. C. A. ROSE, Prin. Rev. H. M. BROWN, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Prin. Rev. C. C. LYRELY, Ai/T.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. K. BOLDT, Prin. Rev. W. KIMBALL, Alt.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. C. A. MARKS, Prin. Rev. H. M. BROWN, Ai/r.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Ai/r.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, Prin. Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, Prin. Rev. V. Y. BOOZER, Ai/T.
TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
Clerical.
Principals.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER,
" C. A. MARKS,
" C. A. ROSE,
" C. B. KING,
" B. S. BROWN,
" J. O. WERTZ,
" GEO. H. COX,
" C. B. MILLER.
Principals.
Proe. JAMES P. COOK,
J. D. HEILIG,
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
C. H. DULLS,
H. C. MCALLISTER, Esq.,
J. A. DAVIDSON,
S. H. HEARNE,
Dr. S. P. WRIGHT,
Alternates.
Rev. V. R. STICKLEY,
" W. S. BOWMAN, D. D.
" C. A. BROWN,
" W. KIMBALL,
" H. M. BROWN,
" V. Y. BOOZER,
" J. D. SHIREY,
" C. L. T. FISHER.
Lay.
Alternates.
JESSE W. MILLER, Esq.,
Dr. C. M. POOL,
Dr. M. L. STEAVENS,
F. B. EAFERD,
A. C. MITCHELL,
P. A. SLOOP,
C. L. BROWN,
Dr. L. M. ARCHEY.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 93d Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina will be held in St. James's Church,
Concord, N. C. , beginning Thursday before the first Sunday
in May, 1896.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
ITOHTH CLA-ZROXjIIdTJL,
HELD AT
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, IREDELL CO., NORTH CAROLINA,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 2D, 1895.
The North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church met in St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Iredell county, North Carolina, Thursday morning, at n
o'clock, May 2d, 1895.
According to our custom, Synod was opened with divine
service, including a sermon, confession, and the celebration
of the Lord's Supper. The sermon was preached by the
President, Rev. B. S. Brown, from text Rom. 2: 1, 2.
Adjourned, with the benediction, to meet in afternoon
session.
FIRST SESSION.
May 2D, 2 o'clock, p. m.
The Synod was formally opened by the President, Rev.
B. S. Brown, according to the Common Service.
The roll of ministers was called, and the names of dele-
gates-elect presenting proper credentials were enrolled as
members of Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers.
Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D. (a. e.)
" G. D. Bernheim, D. D .
" W. S. Bowman, D. D. . ,
" G. F. Schaeffer
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . .
" W. Kimball
" J. D.Shirey
" M. Wolf (a.e.) ....
" J. H. Fesperman . . . .
" W. R. Ketchie
" R. L,. Brown
" E. P. Parker
" Geo. H. Cox
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" C. A. Marks
" W. A. Lutz
" B. S. Brown
" J- Q- Wertz
" C. C. Lyrely
" C. A. Rose
" M. G. G. Scherer . . .
" C. L. T. Fisher
" H. A. Trexler
" Chas. B. King
" C. B. Miller
" D. W. Michael
" W. P. Huddle
" C. A. Brown
" J. H. C. Fisher (a. e.). .
" Karl Boldt
" J. D. Shealy
" H. E. H. Sloop
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. W. Jeffcoat
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
When Ordained.
Postoffice.
833
. . . Salem, Va.
849 Wilmington, N. C.
852 Charlotte, N. C.
851 Monroe, Ga.
858 New Market, Va.
859 China Grove, N. C.
860 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
860 Ridgeway, N. C.
865 Barium Springs, N. C.
868 Kappa, N. C.
868 Salisbury, N. C.
871 Greensboro, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
873 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enochville, N. C.
876 China Grove, N. C.
877 Winston, N. C.
878 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
881 Concord, N. C.
881 Copal Grove, N. C.
881 Zeb, N. C.
883 Concord, N. C.
884 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
886 Rural Hall, N. C.
887 Salisbury, N. C.
887 Burlington, N. C.
. . , Troutman, N. C.
. . . Craven, N. C.
. . . Salisbury, N. C.
. . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. . . Wilmington, N. C.
. . . Concord, N. C.
. . . Kappa, N. C.
. . . Watsonville, N. C.
. . . Saw, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 35. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
Wilmington, N. C . . . .St. Matthew's (Wif.)
Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
(St. Luke's.
Philip Lopp Tyro Shops, N. C < Pilgrim.
(Bethany.
P. A. Sloop, Esq Organ Church, N. C . . . | §b|*ezer.
C. L. Brown, Esq. Organ Church, N. C . . . Emmanuel.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY— Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
f Trinity.
M. M. Reitzel Brick Church, N. C. . . . ] zjon'land'
[ St. Paul's.
D. M. Isenhour Enochville, N. C {'rriStyCh'
W. L. Kimball China Grove, N. C . . . . [ ^5Tarnr^hpapel-
F. W.Bost China Grove, N.C j ^t Mark's
J. A. Kimball Winston, N. C Augsburg.
H.C. McAllister, Esq Mt. Pleasant, N. C . . . . { Albanarie^"
C. D. Barringer Concord, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus.)
Marvel Ritchie Copal Grove, N. C . . . . Bethel.
M. M. Ritchie Copal Grove, N. C St. Jude.
( Bethel.
H. N. Brown Salisbury, N. C { St. Paul's.
( Christ's.
Prof. James P. Cook Concord, N. C St. James.
( Shiloh.
■< Bethany.
(Nazareth.
J. D. Heilig Salisbury, N. C St. John's (Salisbury.)
A. C. Mitchell Burlington, N. C Macedonia.
( St. Michael's.
E. L. Cloniuger, Esq Granite Hill, N. C < Amity.
( St. Paul's.
Dr. C. M. Poole Craven, N. C
St. Peter's.
St. Matthew's.
f Union.
I Christiana.
A. Smith Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's (Wil.)
St. Andrew's.
Cold Water.
Mt. Hermon.
( Reformation.
Daniel Safrit Mockville, N. C J St. Matthew's.
( Providence.
( Grace.
Edmond Sifferd Watsonville, N. C } Salem.
( Lebanon.
Jesse W. Miller, Esq Bear Poplar, N. C ( St. Luke's.
M. L. Ritchie Saw, N. C ( Concordia.
J. B. Summers, Esq Gibsonville, N. C Frieden's.
Luther's.
Mt. Carmel.
( St. Stephen's.
I Mt. Olive.
VACANT PASTORATES.
Churches. Delegates. Address of Delegates.
Frieden's J. B. Summers Gibsonville, N. C.
f St. Stephen's 1
( Mt. Olive J
(St. Michael's )
■I Amity J E. L. Cloninger, Esq . . . Granite Hill, N. C.
(St. Paul's )
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED.
Mooresville under care of Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Newberne under care of Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
Mt. Carmel, Lexington, Greensboro, Statesville, referred to Executive Committee.
Prosperity referred to the Southern Conference.
The President read his annual report which was received
and held for reference to committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren :
At the close of iny term of office, as president of this body, I re-
spectfully submit the following report :
Notwithstanding our lack of worthiness, God has been gracious to
us. Let us bless Him for prospering His work in our hands hitherto,
and henceforth let us still go to Him for grace and guidance.
I. RESIGNATIONS.
No resignations have been officially reported to me. I learned
incidentally that Rev. D. W. Michael ceased serving the Iredell pas-
torate some time last fall.
II. CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop accepted a call to the Davie Mission, and took
charge July ist, 1894. Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat accepted a call to become
supply-pastor of Concordia and St. Luke's churches, and took charge
July 1st, 1894. Rev. C. C. Lyrely accepted a call from Bethel church,
Stanley county, and took charge August 1st, 1894. Rev. J. D. Shealey
accepted a call to become missionary of the St. Andrew's pastorate,
and took charge November 1st, 1894.
III. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
November 27th, 1894, I received from Rev. J. D. Shealey a letter of
transfer from the South Carolina Synod to this body, and his name
has been placed upon our roll. September 24th, 1894, I granted to
Rev. W. H. Stutts a letter of transfer from this body to the New York
and New Jersey Synod — he having returned to me a previous transfer
to the New York Ministerium. November 30th, 1894, I granted to
Rev. R. L. Bame a letter of transfer from this body to the Synod of
Central Illinois.
iv. SUPPLIES.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher was supply-pastor of Bethel, Stanley county,
from Synod till July, 1894, and of Luther's the entire synodical year.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 9
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat has been supply-pastor of Concordia and St.
Luke's since July ist, 1894. Rev. J. M. Lingle, of Illinois, supplied
St. Stephen's pastorate from October ist to December 31st, 1894.
V. INSTALLATIONS.
June 17th, 1894, Rev. G. H. Cox was installed at Ebenezer over the
Organ pastorate, by Revs. C. A. Marks and V. R. Stickley. July 29th,
1894, Rev. C. A. Brown was installed at Christiana over the Union
pastorate, by Rev. G. H. Cox.
VI. VACANCIES.
Frieden's church, Guilford county, the St. Stephen's pastorate, and
the Iredell pastorate, are vacant.
VII. CORNER-STONE LAYING AND DEDICATION.
The corner-stone of Luther Memorial Building was laid in Wil-
mington, July, 1894, and it was dedicated in October, 1894 ; Dr. Bow-
man preaching on the occasion.
VIII. CALLED MEETING OE SYNOD.
In compliance with a resoltition of Synod, found in Minutes for
1894, page 48, and in response to a constitutional petition, I called a
special meeting of Synod to convene at Bethel church, Rowan county,
August 24th, 1894. I submit the minutes of said meeting, to be dis-
posed of as Synod may deem proper.
IX. CHURCH TROUBLE.
The trouble at Frieden's church, Guilford county, which was under
consideration at the Called Meeting of Synod, has not yet ceased to
agitate that congregation. However, conditions have changed there
since the Called Meeting was held, and I recommend to Synod further
consideration of the interests of that church.
X. DEATHS.
Our revered and beloved father in God, Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D. ,
departed this life November 2d, 1894. I recommend that a committee
be appointed to prepare a fitting memorial for Synod's adoption.
Our long afflicted brother, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, was called from
earth February 17th, 1895. I recommend the appointment of a com-
mittee to present a suitable obituary for adoption by Synod.
XI. APPEAL FOR AID.
In view of a request from Rev. J. M. Hedrick, I appealed last No-
vember to all our pastors to take collections on his behalf. As a result,
forty-nine dollars was forwarded to him and his family, which was re-
ported per the Lutheran Visitor.
IO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
XII. CONFERENCES.
The President of the Northern Conference, Rev. W. Kimball, re-
ports that " three instructive and edifying meetings " were held. At
the last meeting "St. Luke's and Concordia were constituted a pas-
torate, to be called St. Luke's pastorate, subject to the approval of
Synod." I recommend that Synod approve and ratify this action,
provided the delegates, or delegate, to this meeting of Synod, repre-
senting those churches, shall sanction the same.
The officers of the Southern Conference are : President, Rev. J. Q.
Wertz ; Secretary, Rev. C. A. Brown ; Treasurer, J. L. SifTerd, Esq.
Two profitable meetings have been held, the first at Christiana church,
September 26-29, IS94> and the second at Albemarle, November
1-4, 1894.
XIII. NEW CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
A congregation has been organized at China Grove, called St.
Mark's, and a house of worship has been completed there, under the
oversight of Rev. C. A Marks.
At Richfield, Stanley county, Rev. C. C. Lyrely has effected an or-
ganization, and a church is being erected.
At Elm Grove, Rowan county, Rev. G. H. Cox has held regular
services for several months, and lately a congregation was organized
there to be known as Immanuel.
Also the house of worship at Winston is completed. It is about
ready for use, and the congregation will soon be happy in their own
home.
XIV. LUTHER LEAGUES.
A number of congregations have complied with Synod's recom-
mendation to form Luther Leagues. They are proving very helpful
auxiliaries to the church in its work. I recommend that a committee
be appointed by Synod to effect the organization of a synodical or
State Luther League, if practicable, during the coming summer or fall.
XV. THE WOMEN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held its annual
convention at Mt. Pleasant, August 15 and 16, 1894. Great things
had been done the preceding year, and there was evidence of a deter-
mination to continue increasing in love and good works. Over seven
hundred dollars was raised the year ending last August, and the aim
is to raise one thousand dollars the current year as a decennial effort.
There are twenty-eight auxiliary societies, and the membership is as
follows: Active, 511 ; honorary, 108 ; and life, 74. The officers of the
Synodical Convention are : President, Mrs. J. Q. Wertz ; Vice-Presi-
dents, Miss E. B. Shirey and Mrs. C. A. Marks ; Recording Secretary,
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Mrs. A. W. Winecoff ; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Maggie Barrier ;
Treasurer, Mrs. P. N. Heilig.
A Conferential Convention is still held at each meeting of the
Southern Conference, and this is very helpful in maintaining and in-
creasing interest in the work.
More than one-third of our congregations are without a Woman's
Missionary Society. It is to be hoped that at least some of these will
fall into line in the near future. The next annual convention will be
held at Organ church, the 27th and 28th of August, next.
XVI. REMARKS.
Various other interests of Synod will be brought up properly as bus-
iness proceeds. Thus, as well as by the above report, it will be found
that there are some discouraging and many encouraging features in
our work for God. In humility we will seek to overcome the former,
and in faith we will be stimulated by the latter to make still further
efforts to glorify our Master and do good to our fellow-men.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN.
(See Protocol for item in President's Report withheld from publication).
The next order of business was the election of officers,
which resulted as follows :
President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Vice-President — Rev. C. A. Marks.
Secretary — Rev. C. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
Rev. L,. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions of
the United Synod, was received as an advisory member of
Synod ; and Rev. D. W. Dawson of the Methodist church
was introduced and invited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
The Treasurer, Mr. I. F. Patterson, read his report, which
was received and referred to committee.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangeeicae Lutheran Synod op
North Carolina, eor i894-'95.
home missions.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amount in Treasury $ 45 73
May 8. To cash received from Finance Committee
at Organ Church 264 27
Nov. 6. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Marks,
Center Grove 10 00
Dec. 28. To cash borrowed by order of Executive
Committee 98 00
i895-
April 26. To cash received from Rev. W. H. Cone,
New Market, Va 5 00
By order paid Rev. E. P. Parker, Davie
Mission | 70 00
By order paid Rev. H. A. Trexler, Forsyth
Mission 140 00
By order paid Rev. C. B. Miller, Burling-
ton Mission 15 10
By order paid M. J. K. Patterson, interest
on Synod's notes 75 00
By order paid Rev. C. B. Miller, Burling-
ton Mission 98 00
1895.
Jan. 16. By order paid Rev. E. P. Parker, Davie
Mission 30 00
May 1. To amount due Treasurer 5 10
1894.
May
7-
May
7-
May
7-
May
7-
Dec.
28.
$428 10 $428 10
May 1. By amount due Treasurer 5 10
foreign missions.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To cash in Treasury $ 50 95
May 8. To cash received from Finance Committee,
Organ Church 193 79
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May 14. By amount paid R. G. Chisolm, Treasurer
Board Foreign Missions $244 74
$244 74 $244 74
synodical fund.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To cash in Treasury $ 60 90
May 8. To cash received from Finance Committee,
Organ Church 220 35
May 4. By order paid Rev. Geo. H. Cox $ 4 00
May 4. By order paid Rev. C. B. King 4 85
May 4. By order paid Rev. J. D. Shirey 64 85
May 4. By order paid Rev. C. B. King 15 00
May 8. By order paid Henkel & Co 160 34
May 8. By stamps and envelopes 55
May 8. By order paid insurance on St. Andrew's
church 22 50
1S95.
May 1. By cash on hand, Synodical Fund .... 9 16
$281 25 $281 25
1895.
May 1. To cash on hand, Synodical Fund .... $ 9 16
church extension fund.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amount in Treasury $ 32 35
May 8. To cash received from Finance Committee,
Organ Church 95 03
May 8. By amt. paid Treas. Board Ch. Extension $127 38
$127 38 $127 38
beneficiary fund.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amt. in Treasury Beneficiary Fund . . $ 6 87
May 8. To cash received from Finance Committee,
Organ Church 108 74
Oct. 26. To cash received from F. B. Efird, Treas.
Winston Mission 2 00
Nov. 8. To cash received from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's charge 3 10
Dec. 28. To cash borrowed order Ex. Com .... 50 co
1894.
May 25. By order paid R. S. Kyles. $ 29 32
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June 5. By order paid C. T. Wagoner $ 35 00
June 5. By order paid T. C. Parker 51 29
Dec. 28. By order paid C. T. Wagoner 25 00
Dec. 28. By order paid T. C. Parker 25 00
I895-
May 1. By cash on hand 5 10
May 1. To cash in Treasury $170 71 $170 71
Beneficiary Fund 5 10
bi.ackwelder wili, fund.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 1. To cash on hand $ 30 00
1895.
May 1. To July and January Dividends 40 00
1894.
May 8. By resolution of Synod paid on note of
Church Ex. Fund $ 30 00
1895.
May I. By cash on hand ............. 40 00
$ 70 00 $ 70 00
May 1. To^cash on hand -..'... $ 40 00
1894.
May
2,
June
5-
June
28,
Nov.
27.
Dec.
4-
Dec.
4-
Dec.
A:
Dec.
18.
Dec.
24.
Dec.
25-
Dec.
25-
Dec.
26.
Dec.
29.
WINSTON MISSION.
To amt. in Treas. Winston Mission . . .
To cash borrowed from Mrs. S. E. Patterson
To cash borrowed from Church Extension
To cash from F. B. Efird, Treas. Winston
Mission
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, St. Paul's,
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel . .
To cash from Mr. G. H. Weddington,
Treas. Grace
To cash from Rev. W. P. Huddle, St. Peter's
To cash from Dr. R. A. Shimpock, St.
Stephen's
To cash from Mr. D. A. Sifferd, Tr. Salem
To cash from Mr. T. C. Barnhardt, Treas.
St. John's (Salisbury)
To cash from Rev. C. A. Brown, Union. .
To cash from Mr. J. M. Eddleman, Treas.
Lutheran Chapel
Cr.
Dr.
$ 74
300 00
60 90
6 58
11 02
5 o°
3 75
8 76
I GO
3 60
20 00
5 75
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1895.
Jan. 1. To cash from Rev. H. A. Trexler, Forsyth
Mission $500
Jan. 19. To cash from Mr. J. L,. Sifferd,Tr. Ebenezer 384
Jan. 19. To cash from Mr. J. L. Sifferd, Tr. Organ 3 78
Jan. 21. To cash from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, Refor-
mation 2 05
Jan. 21. To cash from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, St.
Matthew's 1 35
Jan. 21. To cash from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, Provi-
dence 1 00
Jan. 22. To cash from Rev. C. A. Marks, Centre
Grove 431
Feb. 2. To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, Pilgrim. . 1 65
Feb. 2. To cash from Rev. W. Kimball, St. Luke's
(Davidson) 1 40
Mar. 2. To cash from Rev. W. P. Huddle, St. Mat-
thew's 6 94
Mar. 2. To cash from Rev. W. P. Huddle, St. Peter's 50
Apr. 26. To cash from Rev. C. A. Brown, Union . . 80
1894.
June 5. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treas. Board
Missions $ 300 00
June 28. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treas. Board
Missions 60 90
1895.
Feb. 12. By check to R. G. Chisolm, Treas. Board
Missions 100 00
May 1. To cash on hand 10 03
May 1. To cash on hand Winston Mission ....
1894. GIFTS FOR ADA STIREWAI/T.
June 10. To cash received from Rev. B. S. Brown,
Holy Trinity
June 10. To cash received from Rev. B. S. Brown,
Albemarle
June 10. To cash received from Rev. B? S. Brown,
Prosperity
July 1. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Mark's,
Lutheran Chapel
July 1. To cash received from Rev. C. A. Mark's,
Center Grove
$470
93
$470
93
$ 10
03
Cr
Dr
f 3
00
1
75
1
25
I
2
7i
2
72
1 6 MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Aug. 4. To cash received from Mr. J. L. Sifferd,
Ebenezer 4 75*
Feb. 2. To cash, received from Rev. W. Kimball,
Pilgrim ,i 91
Feb. 2. To cash received from Rev. W. Kimball,
St. Luke's 27
Sept. 29. By order paid M. A. Stirewalt $ 16 00
i895-
May 1. By cash on hand 2 36
I 18 36 $ 18 36
May 2. To cash on hand $ 2 36
N. c. COLLEGE.
1894.
Nov. 12. To cash from Rev. W. P. Huddle, St. Peter's $310
VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE BURLINGTON MISSION, TAKEN
AT ORGAN CHURCH, MAY 5, 1 894.
To amount received and paid over to the
Mission through Rev. C. B. Miller . . . $140 14
The Secretary's Report was received as information.
Report of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Semi-
nary was read by Rev. B. S. Brown, and was received for
reference to committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMCENA
FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mont Amoena Female Seminary is not much changed since our last
annual report. It is an institution our people should be proud of,
and should more and more encourage with their prayers and patron-
age. This year the school catalogues 101, graduates 5, and has seven
regularly employed in its faculty, and three others who do more or
less teaching.
The Principal, Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, has prosecuted the work of
raising funds to purchase adjoining grounds, etc., as he was author-
ized to do by Synod and Board of Trustees, and has so far met with
encouraging success. His'purpose is to continue soliciting such
funds till the desired amount (near $1900) shall haye been raised.
Those who have not yet contributed should be ready to give their
material encouragement when called upon. Only a little over half
of the sum needed has as yet been subscribed.
The healthfulness of the school the present year has been even
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better than usual, and the condition of the institution is generally
gratifying. Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
President Board of Trustees.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by Rev.
C. B. King, and was received and referred to committee.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
We respectful^ submit the following annual report.
There were held during the year three regular meetings, at which
the following business was transacted and approved :
I. HOME MISSION POINTS.
The Home Mission points considered by the Executive Committee
were Asheville, Davie, St. Andrew's, Burlington, Forsyth, and Mt.
Carmel.
The United Synod agreed to take charge of our interests at Ashe-
ville. Rev. L. E. Busby, of the South Carolina Synod, has accepted
the call of the United Synod to this important point.
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop accepted the committee's call to the Davie
mission at a salary of $250 and board for himself and horse. His sal-
ary was pledged as follows: Reformation church, $50; St. Matthew's
church, $52. 50; Providence church, $35 ; the North Carolina Synod,
$100 ; Rev. C. A. Rose, $5 ; Rev. C. B. King, $5 ; Mr. D. A.
Fink, $2. 50; total, $250. Pastor Sloop began active work in this
field on the 2d Sunday in July, 1894. So far as the committee is in-
formed, his work has been successful and satisfactory.
Rev. J. D. Shealy, of Caughman's, South Carolina, accepted the
committee's call to the St. Andrew's pastorate at a salary of $600,
according to Synod's instructions, and entered upon pastoral work
about the first of November, 1894. This new mission has made some
progress under Pastor Shealy's efficient management. The amount
of salary pledged by the mission is $360, leaving $240 for Synod to
pay.
The missionary at Burlington, Rev. C. B. Miller, reports that
during the year they have built a new parsonage at an expense of $1100,
$300 of which remains unpaid. Sixty dollars of the personal pledges
to the Burlington mission, taken at the last Synod, has been paid ;
leaving sixty dollars unpaid. Those parties indebted to the Burling-
ton mission are referred to the Treasurer of Synod. The work gen-
erally in the Burlington mission is reported in good condition.
Rev. H. A. Trexler has continued in the Forsyth mission, and re-
ports himself encouraged, and the work advancing.
Mt. Carmel congregation was placed under the care of Pastors B. S.
Brown and J. Q. Wertz.
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Froin the reports of our home missionaries, and other information
gathered from their work, encouraging progress has been made. The
present successful condition of our Home Mission work ought to en-
courage the Synod to undertake larger'measures in^this direction.
II. BENEFICIARIES.
The Synod has at present two beneficiaries, viz.: Messrs. T. C.
Parker and C. T. Wagner. According to the college reports, their de-
portment and progress have been commendable.
The committee has paid all indebtedness of beneficiaries for the year
ending May, 1894, and fifty dollars for this past year. See Treas-
urer's Report.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. We recommend that our home missionaries be continued in
their respective fields ; and that their petitions for aid be favorably
considered under the report of the Committee on Appropriations.
2d. We recommend that our beneficiaries, Messrs. T. C. Parker and
C. T. Wagner, be continued ; and that their applications for further
aid be favorably considered by Synod.
Inasmuch as the present indebtedness of Synod up to May, 1895, is
$2965.13, and that not more than $1200 can be expected at this meet-
ing of Synod, thus leaving a debt of $1765.13 or more, we therefore
offer the four following special recommendations :
3d. That Synod make no further appropriations except for home
missions and beneficiary education in the North Carolina Synod,
funds contributed especially for foreign missions, and other special
objects, until all past obligations are satisfied.
4th. That we ask the Board of Church Extension to extend the
time on $400 now due, to May, 1896.
5th. That the J. C. Gibson note of $300, and balance due on St.
James (Concord) council note, with interest, be continued one year.
6th. That our debts be met in the following order, viz. :
(a) That our home missionaries and beneficiary students be paid
up in full ;
(b) That all borrowed money not provided for in above resolutions
4 and 5, be paid in full ;
(c) And that the interest accruing on the Blackwelder legacy, and
as much more as possible, be paid on our pledge to the Winston mis-
sion. Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
C. A. MARKS,
C. B. KING,
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
JESSE W. MILLER.
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On motion, the address on Education was set for Friday
at 11 A. m.; address on Missions for Saturday at n A. m.,
and address on Beneficence for Monday at 1 1 A. m.
Reports on the State of the Church were read and referred
to committee.
The President announced the following
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. President's Report. — Revs. W. S. Bowman, C. A. Rose,
V. Y. Boozer, and Dr. C. M. Pool.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, H. A.
Trexler, and Messrs. P. A. Sloop and Daniel Safrit.
3. Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. C. A. Rose,
C. A. Marks, C. A. Brown, and Mr. D. M. Isenhour.
4. Executive Committee's Report. — Revs. J. Q. Wertz, M.
G. G. Scherer, and Messrs. H. C. McAllister and Prof. J. P.
Cook.
5. Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs Geo. H. Cox,
W. Kimball, J. D. Shealey, and Mr. Philip Lopp.
6. Petitions and Abse?ztees. — Revs. K. Boldt, C. M. Miller,
G. H. Cox, and Mr. A. Smith.
7. Vacancies.— Revs. W. P. Huddle, V. R. Stickley, H.
W. Jeffcoat, and Marvel Ritchie, Esq.
8. Finance. — Messrs. J. D. Heilig, C. D. Barringer, and
Revs. G. F. Schaeffer and H. M. Brown.
9. Appropriations. — Revs. C. A. Marks, C. C. Lyrely, E.
P. Parker, and^Mr. W. D- Kimball.
10. Apportionment. — Revs. W. A. Dutz, W. R. Ketchie,
and Jesse W. Miller, Esq., and Mr. J. A. Kimball.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. J. D. Shirey, C. D. T.
Fisher, C. A. Rose, and Mr. H. N. Brown.
The hours fixed for the sessions of Synod were 9 a. m. to
12 noon, 1.30 p. m. to 4.30 p. m.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
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SECOND SESSION.
May 3, 9 o'clock, a. m.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
W. P. Huddle. The minutes were read and approved.
Reports on the State of the Church were resumed. Prof. C.
E- T. Fisher was granted opportunity to present the interests
of Mont Amcena Female Seminary.
The Report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College was read by H. C. McAllister, Esq., and received
for reference to committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Since the last meeting of Synod the Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College have put on a new man-
sard roof on main building and other repairs to walls, &c. , at a cost of
$548.22. There has been contributed of this amount $158.50, leaving
a balance still due of $297.22 as per treasurer's report. The work
done has put the buildings in good condition, besides improving the
appearance of the main building to a considerable degree, and cover-
ing with tin has lessened the rate of insurance. Our financial agent
has spent twenty-six days collecting interest on endowment fund,
visited nineteen congregations, traveled 570 miles, called upon or vis-
ited thirty-four families, preached twelve sermons, made twelve col-
lege addresses, collected principal ofbonds$295.7o, and interest $557.68,
at a cost of $39. Whilst the collection of interest has been nearly $50
less than last year, the collection of principal has been something
over $200 more at a cost of $25 less than last year. The agent's policy
was to save all expenses possible by trying to secure the co-operation
of pastors in the collection of interest wherever practicable, but this
resulted in the collection of only about $20, which shows the imprac-
ticability of dispensing with an agent for the collection of these funds.
Of the principal of the endowment bonds $3,111.85 has now been col-
lected, all of which is safely invested. It is important that the prin-
cipal be collected as soon as possible, to relieve Synod of the expenses
of an agent to attend to this matter. To this end would it not be well
for Synod to urge upon the bond givers through its pastors, the im-
portance of as speedy payment of the bonds as can conveniently be
done. The number of students at college, this session, has been the
same as that of last year, 72. The deportment excellent and attention
to study commendable. The institution is in a healthy condition,
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 21
and had it not been for the depression in money matters almost every-
where, we are satisfied there would have been a much larger number
of students at college. The Evangelical Lutheran Church being an
educational church, it is reasonable to expect that she will see her
way clear to concentrate her resources toward the upbuilding of her
educational institutions, that her people may be educated to carry on
more successfully the other needed enterprises of the church.
Respectfully submitted,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Chairman of Board.
Prof. C. L. T. Fisher was excused from further attendance
upon the sessions of Synod. Revs. W. S. Bowman and? C.
B . Miller were excused after tomorrow until Monday . Synod
adjourned, pending the hearing of Reports on the State of
the Church, to hear the Address on Beneficiary Education
by Rev. M. G. G. Scherer. Collection for Beneficiary Edu-
cation, taken up after the address, amounted to $6.33.
Synod adjourned with benediction.
THIRD SESSION.
2 O CLOCK, P. M.
The Synod was called to order. Prayer by Rev. C. A.
Brown. The regular order of business was suspended in
order to hear Rev. J. D. Shirey, President of North Carolina
College, on the subject of education. The Synod resumed
the hearing of Reports on the State of the Church.
(For other business transacted during this afternoon ses-
sion, see the Protocol, pages 6 and 7.)
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 4, 9 o'clock, a. m.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
W. Kimball. Reports on the State of the Church resumed,
22 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
and finished, and referred to Committee on the State of the
Church.
The Report of the Committee on the President's Report
was read by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and was received
for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your committee would respectfully submit the following :
i. Under item 8. Your committee recommend that the Minutes of
the Called Session of Synod, held at Bethel church, August 23, 1894,
be published in connection with the Minutes of this annual session.
2. Item 9. In reference to the "trouble at Frieden's church," we
refer this item to the Committee on Letters and Petitions, as matters
pertaining to this item are already in their hands.
3. On item n. We recommend that a committee, consisting of
Rev. W. A. Lutz, Rev. Dr. Bernheim, and Rev. W. Kimball, be ap-
pointed to prepare a suitable memorial on the death of Rev. S. Roth-
rock, D. D.
4. And that Rev. V. R. Stickley, Rev. G. H. Cox, and Rev. W. P.
Huddle be a committee to prepare a similar memorial on the death
of Rev. J. M. Hedrick.
5. Under item 13. The delegates from St. Luke's and Concordia
churches not concurring in the recommendation of the Northern Con-
ference, we recommend that they remain in their present relations
for the ensuing year.
6. Item 15. In regard to Luther Leagues, we recommend that the
committee provided for in this item be appointed by the President.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S. BOWMAN,
C. A. ROSE,
V. Y. BOOZER,
C. M. POOL.
Item 1. Adopted. (See Minutes of the Called Session.)
Item; 2. Was deferred until we hear the Report of Com-
mittee on Petitions.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6. Adopted with the following committee — Rev. J.
Q. Wertz, Rev. G. H. Cox, Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Prof.
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James P. Cook, and Mr. C. D. Barringer. (Committee on
Luther Leagues.)
The report was deferred for adoption until the Committee
on Petitions report.
Report of Delegates to other Ecclesiastical Bodies — Rev.
W. P. Huddle, delegate to the Southwest Virginia Synod,
and Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., to the Tennessee Synod,
made report.
The Report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Bus-
iness was read by Rev. G. H. Cox, and was received to be
considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, beg leave
to submit the following report :
1. In Minutes of last convention, page 32, we find a resolution, ap-
propriating $100 to St. Matthew's church, Wilmington, N. C. Has
the amount been paid? No.
2. On same page, we find a resolution, authorizing the pastors to
take up collections for the aid of a little cripple. Have the pastors
done so ? In part.
3. On page 37, we find a recommendation, that collections be taken
in each of our churches for the South View Orphan Home. Has the
recommendation been complied with ? In part.
4. On page 41, we find that Revs. Rose, Cox, and King were ap-
pointed a special committee to apportion the $500 pledged to Winston
Mission, (a.) Did the committee perform the duty? Yes. (b.) Did
the pastors raise the apportionment? In part.
5. On page 47, we find a provision made for the ordination of Bro.
B. H. W. Runge. Has he been ordained? No.
6. On same page, we find a recommendation to the pastors to or-
ganize Luther Leagues. How many have been organized? Six.
7. On page 57 is a resolution, authorizing the Secretary to have
printed and circulated the translated minutes of the first twenty-three
years of Synod. Has he attended to this matter ? Yes.
8. We recommend the following for adoption :
Resolved, That the Synod hereby expresses to its worthy Secretary
its high appreciation of, and hearty thanks for, the very correct and
satisfactory manner in which our Minutes are prepared and published.
On page 36, there is a notice to make a change in an article of the
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constitution of Synod. We recommend that the change be made.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
J. D. SHEAIvY,
W. KIMBALL,
PHILIP LOPP.
Item i. No.
Item 2. In part.
Item 3. In part.
Item 4. (a) Yes. (b) In part.
Item 5. No.
Item 6. Six. See committee appointed on pages 22, 23.
Item 7. Yes. Dr. Pool and Mr. H. N. Brown were ap-
pointed a committee to sell the same during the sessions of
Synod.
Item 8. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Resolved, That we pay Rev. C. B. King $15 for his services as
Secretary.
Adopted.
Mr. M. L. Ritchie was excused.
Synod adjourned to hear an address on missions by Rev.
Iy. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions of the United
Synod. Collection for missions amounted to $7.02. Synod
adjourned with benediction.
FIFTH SESSION.
2 O CLOCK, P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Report of Archivarius was received as information.
The Report of Committee on Executive Committee's Re-
port was read by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, and received to be con-
sidered by items.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMIT-
TEE'S REPORT.
Your committee would beg leave to report the following :
The report, placed in the hands of your committee, has been care-
fully examined, and found to be full of interest, which should receive
careful consideration by this body.
It is with profound gratitude to our heavenly Father that we find
our mission work in such good shape, and prospering so well, which
shows, first, that there was exercised great wisdom in the selection of
our missionaries ; and, second, that these missionaries have realized
the great responsibilities resting upon them.
But on the other hand, your committee are profoundly sorry that
the church is in such financial straits as to be unable to meet her
obligations.
As a way out of the financial difficulties, your committee would
respectfully ask this body to take up the recommendations of the
Executive Committee and consider thern seriatim.
Before closing this report, we would recommend that this body re-
turn a vote of thanks to the Executive Committee for the most faith-
ful and efficient work done by them during the year and reported to
this Synod. Respectfully submitted,
J. O. WERTZ,
JAS. P. COOK,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
Committee.
■Recommendations of' the Executive Committee's Report
offered and considered as the committee's report.
Item i of the Executive Committee's Report. Adopted.
Item 2. Referred to the Ministerium.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Item 5. Adopted.
Item 6, (a) (b) (c). Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension was read
by Rev. W. A. L,utz, and was received and adopted.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has held two business sessions during the year. At the
first meeting, a proposition was made and adopted by all the mem-
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bers of the Board that we use the interest having accrued from a note
against Rev. W. A. L,utz for use in Winston, N. C, for $225,
amounting to about $35, to place a memorial window in Augsburg
church, Winston, N. C, to be known as The Memorial Window of
Board of Church Extension of North Carolina Synod. This action
was approved by those members of Synod present at Called Session
of Synod.
At the second meeting, it was learned that we had notes for $1095,
money loaned to weak congregations. Several of these bonds have
fallen due, and the following resolutions were adopted:
1. That we ask Synod to renew the note of $400, and to pay the
remainder due from Synod, $253.90, out of this year's synodical funds,
or as soon as convenient.
2. That we instruct the President of the Church Extension Board
to make an effort to collect the notes now due.
Hoping for a more liberal response, we remain your servants in
this important work. W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
I. F. PATTERSON, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
W. H. STRAUSS,
Members of Board.
I. FRANK PATTERSON, Treas.,
In Account with
Board of Church Extension of
North Carolina Synod.
1894. Cr. Dr.
May 2. To amount in Treasury $ 10 24
May 8. To interest from Rev. W. A. L,utz 18 00
May 8. To amount from Treas. N. C. Synod . . 127 38
May 25. To note collected from Rev. W. A. Lutz. . 225 00
May 25. To interest on above 1 00
May 25. To cash collected on Synod's note 30 00
June 28. By cash loaned St. Mark's, China Grove. . $200 00
1S95.
Jan. 9. By cash for Memorial Window, Winston
Mission 35 00
May 4. To cash in Treasury 176 62
$411 62 $411 62
The following loans are now held by this Board :
Cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington, due May 16, '94 . . $ 50 00
Cash loaned Bethel church, Stokes Co., due May 24, '94 . . 100 00
Cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington, due May 20, '94 . . 100 00
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Cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington, due May 20, '95 . . $ 100 00
Cash loaned St. Matthew's, Wilmington, due May 16, '96 . . 100 00
Cash loaned St. James, Concord, due May 3, '95 40000
Cash loaned St. Mark's, China Grove, due June 8, '95. . . . 2co 00
Cash loaned Bal. due on Synod's note of 1893 45 00
Total $1095 00
Respectfully submitted,
I. FRANK PATTERSON,
Treasurer Board Church Extension.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church
was read by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE
CHURCH.
Two commands or orders were given by the Lord Jesus Christ to
his church, and these were, "Occupy till I come," and "Go into all
the world and preach the gospel to every creature" ; these commands
are tantamount to saying, Hold fast and cultivate well the territory
committed to your keeping ; and branch out into new fields as far as
your means to labor will allow.
Now the questions for us to consider are, Have those orders been
obeyed ? And what have been the results ?
As far as the Various Reports on the State of the Church do indicate,
the pastors of our congregations have been faithful in the discharge
of their duties ; and so likewise have been our missionaries in their
arduous and often self-denying labors ; the Gospel has been faithfully
preached, and these services have been well attended ; children are
pretty generally brought to the church for baptism, and the com-
munion seasons have been more largely attended and enjoyed than
on former occasions.
Great progress has been made on every line of our church work, in
the Sunday-schools, in parochial schools, where those have been es-
tablished, in the different societies which aid our church work, in
catechetical classes, in our several missions, and in the erection of
new churches, parsonages, and repairing of church edifices.
The only exception to all this marked progress is to be met and
seen in those charges that are without a pastor, hence the great im-
portance of each charge to have and to enjoy the services of a stated
ministry if it desires to prosper and to increase.
It is especially gratifying to notice how much our Synod is grow-
ing within the last few years from the mountains to the seaboard,
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from Asheville in the west to Wilmington on the east. Our Synod
has more than doubled its strength in ministers and membership since
the late war, and that too without the tide of immigration having set
hitherward to any appreciable extent. God is certainly blessing us
as a Synod, and prospering the work of our hands.
Another source of gratification is that the alienation in the Concord
and St. Andrew's pastorates has been entirely healed, and these
charges are again brought to our embrace and participate in our work
as in days of yore.
And yet it is not all sunshine with us at the present time. Frieden's
church is still in a sadly agitated state, and the Iredell pastorate has
had its troubles, which we hope the action of our Synod at this ses-
sion is to relieve to a large extent if not wholly.
Taking a general view of the State of the Church in our synodical
bounds, we have every reason to give thanks to the Head of the
Church and go on our way rejoicing.
G. D. BERNHEIM, Chairman,
H. A. TREXLER,
P. A. SLOOP,
DANIEL SAFRIET.
The Report of Committee on Church Institutions and Ed-
ucation was read by Rev. C. A. Rose, and received and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
Your Committee on Church Institutions and Education have ex-
amined the papers placed in their hands, and respectfully submit the
following :
i. That it is with pleasure we note the continued efficiency and
patronage of North Carolina College, and that even the stringency
of the times has not diminished the number of students in attendance
during the current year, and also that the graduating class is larger
this session than for many years past.
We recommend :
i. That the Report of the Board be printed in Minutes of Synod.
2. That the President of College be continued as Financial Agent.
3. That our pastors, during the ensuing year, present the cause of
education to their respective congregations, and take collections,
to be applied towards liquidating the debt incurred by the recent re-
pairs of the College, ordered by the Board of Trustees.
4. That the Treasurer's Report be put upon the Protocol of Synod.
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II. MONT AM03NA FEMALE SEMINARY.
This institution has enjoyed its usual degree of prosperity, catalogues
101 students for the term , and will graduate 5 at the ensuing com-
mencement.
We recommend :
1. That the Report of the Board be printed in the Minutes of Synod.
2. That the members of Synod continue to give Rev. Prof. Fisher,
the worthy principal of this school, their encouragement in his effort
to raise the amount of money necessary to purchase the additional
grounds and buildings now used for the accommodation of the school.
Respectfully, C. A. ROSE,
C. A. MARKS,
C. A. BROWN,
D. M. ISENHOUR.
The Report of Committee on Vacancies was read by Rev.
W. P. Huddle, and was received for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your Committee on Vacant Charges would make the following
recommendations :
1. That the St. Michael's pastorate be urged to secure a pastor at
once.
2. That the St. Stephen's pastorate, provided the negotiations now
pending are not consummated, be urged to make arrangements with
their former pastor as to back salary, and call a pastor at as early a day
as possible.
3. That Mt. Carmel be placed under the care of the Executive Com-
mittee for the next year.
4. That our interests at Mooresville be placed under the care of
Rev. V. R. Stickley. Respectfully submitted,
W. P. HUDDLE,
V. R. STICKLEY,
M. RITCHIE.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Item 4. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Dr. CM. Pool was excused.
On motion, Standing Resolution No. 12, in regard to Chil-
dren's Missionary Societies, was rescinded.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The officers of Synod and Jesse W. Miller, Esq., were
elected as the Executive Committee of Synod.
The Report of Committee on Petitions was read by Rev.
K. Boldt, and received to be considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND
ABSENTEES.
Your Committee on Petitions and Absentees beg leave to submit
the following :
No. I is a petition from Rev. N. J. Bakke. We recommend that
it be read before Synod and the petition granted.
No. 2 is a request for beneficiary aid from Mr. C. L. Miller. We
recommend that the matter be referred to the Executive Committee
of Synod.
No. 3 is a letter from J. A. Graham, concerning and given him
while at North Carolina College. We recommend that the Treasurer
of Synod send him the statement of the amount contributed, and that
he be requested to refund the same.
No. 4 is a request from St. Matthew's, Wilmington, N. C, asking
for financial aid in the support of their pastor. We recommend the
request to the favorable consideration of Synod.
No. 5 is a copy of the last address of Rev. S. Rothrock, D. D., de-
livered before the Synod, with a request from Dr. Peschau to have it
read on the floor of the Synod and printed in the Minutes. We
recommend that it be placed in the archives of Synod for preservation.
No. 6 is a communication from Dr. Peschau concerning Luther
Leagues. We recommend that the document be referred to the
Synod's committee on State Luther Leagues.
No. 7 is a petition from St. Mark's congregation, of China Grove,
N. C, asking to be received into Synod, and submitting a copy of
their constitution. We recommend that the congregation be received,
provided they will embody in their constitution the confessional basis
of the North Carolina Synod.
No. 8 is a petition from Richfield congregation, Stanley county, N.
C, asking to be received into Synod, and submitting a copy of their
constitution. We recommend that the congregation be received,
provided that they will embody in their constitution the confessional
basis of the North Carolina Synod.
No. 9 is a petition from Immanuel congregation, Rowan county,
N. C. , asking to be received into Synod, and submitting a copy of
their constitution. We recommend that the congregation be received.
No. io is a petition from the Davie mission, asking for continued
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financial aid. We recommend that this be referred to the Executive
Committee.
No. 11 is a communication from the Secretary of the South
View Orphan Home, asking that the Synod give official recogni-
tion to the home, and that a committee be appointed to visit and in-
spect the home. We recommend this to the favorable consideration
of Synod.
No. 12 is a letter from Mrs. J. M. Hedrick, asking for financial aid.
We recommend that the letter be read and suitable action taken.
No. 13 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, asking to be excused for
non-attendance at this convention of Synod, also informing us that
he has sent $5 to the Treasurer. We recommend that he be ex-
cused.
No. 14 is a letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, asking to be excused for
absence. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 15 is a petition from Frieden E. L. church, asking that the
President of Synod hold divine service for them on the first Sunday
in June, and install their church council. We recommend that the
request be granted.
No. 16 is a communication from Mr. Wm. Lowe, proposing to pur-
chase our lot at Lexington. We recommend that the matter be re-
ferred to the Executive Committee with power to act.
No. 17 is a letter from Rev. M. Wolf, remitting $3 for Synod, and
asking, on account of sickness, to be excused for non-attendance at
this convention of Synod. We recommend that he be excused.
Respectfully submitted,
K. BOLDT,
GEO. H. COX,
C. B. MILLER,
A. SMITH.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted.
Item 3. Adopted.
Synod adjourned, pending resolution on item 4, with pray-
er by Rev. E. P. Parker.
SIXTH SESSION.
May 6, 9 o'clock, a. m.
The Synod was opened with divine service by the Presi-
dent. Minutes of Saturday's sessions approved. The fol-
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lowing resolution, by Rev. C. A. Marks, was adopted: That
Revs. C. A. Rose, J. Q. Wertz, and H. C. McAllister, Esq.,
be appointed a committee to suggest to Synod the amounts
to be appropriated to our Home Mission points for the com-
ing year.
Synod resumed the consideration of item 4 of Report of
Committee on Petitions.
Item 4. Adopted with the following resolution, by Rev.
G. H. Cox, that the pastors be requested to take special col-
lections for St. Matthew's, (Wilmington), at a time as near
to Reformation day as possible, and forward the amounts to
the Treasurer, to be paid to St. Matthew's upon the order of
the President.
Items 6, 7, 8, 9. Adopted.
Item 10. Referred to the Special Committee already ap-
pointed to apportion funds to missions and missionaries.
Item 1 1 . Adopted as amended with the following, as of-
fered by Rev. G. H. Cox, Resolved, That collections be taken
in each congregation for the South View Orphan Home, as
near Thanksgiving as possible, and forwarded to the Treasu-
rer of Synod, and that Rev. C. A. Marks be a special committee
to visit the home.
Item 12. Adopted as amended, by referring the whole
matter to the President of Synod.
Items 13 and 14. Adopted.
Item 15. Deferred until 2 o'clock this p. m.
Revs. H. W. Jeffcoat and K. Boldt were excused.
Items 16 and 17. Adopted. The adoption of the report
as a whole was deferred until the Frieden 's church matter be
acted upon.
The Report of the Committee on Apportionment was read
by Rev. W. A. Lutz, and was received and' adopted.
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JESSE W. MILLER,
W. R. KETCHIE,
J. A. KIMBALL.
Prosperity church's request, on motion of Rev. B. S.
Brown, was complied with by adopting the following:
Resolved, That the request of Prosperity, to be put in some pastoral
connection, be referred to the Southern Conference.
The committee's resolutions on the death of Rev. J. M.
Hedrick were solemnly received^ with a rising vote.
The Committee appointed on the Memorial of Rev. S.
Rothrock, D. D., asked for time, and that their memorial be
sent to the Secretary. [See pages 35 and 36.]
IN MEMORIAM.
REV. J. M. HEDRICK.
Our beloved brother in Christ, Rev. J. M. Hedrick, is no
more of earth. On February 17th, 1895, angels came and
" Bore him away, on their snowy wings,
To God's eternal home."
He was an honored member of this Synod, an earnest, faith-
ful pastor, and an exemplary Christian man. But the summons
came from the throne above, and as the southern sunlight
flashed athwart his bed, that noble soul took its flight back to
the God who gave it, whilst the bells of earth tolled, and the
gentle breezes sang his requiem.
We mourn our loss, but, trusting in the same God upon
whom he relied, we bow in meek submission to the divine will,
knowing that whatever he does is right.
May we each and all emulate the virtues of the departed, and
may the comfort and blessings of the L,ord our God rest upon
the bereaved family.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKILY,
GEO. H. COX,
W. P. HUDDLE.
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OF
Rev. SAMUEL ROTHROCK, D. D.
On Nov. 2, 1894, this godly man, a father in the Ministerium
of the B. L,. Synod of North Carolina, died, in his 86th year,
full of good works, and leaving to his family a rich legacy of
good and wholesome precept and example, and to the Synod a
great number of baptized and confirmed members, 1700 of the
former and 1229 of the latter, therefore your committee would
submit the following :
Whereas, It hath pleased Almighty God, who in his provi-
dence gave us this pure and consecrated man, to remove him
from our midst to be with him in the church triumphant.
Resolved 1. That we render praise and thanksgiving to God
for sparing this his servant to go in and out before Synod so
long, having preached 61 years.
Resolved 2. That we bow in submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, in the removal of his servant.
Resolved 3. That we earnestly commend his example in
preparing to enter the Gospel ministry, to all of our beneficia-
ries, (a) That he, like his Savior, worked with his hands to be-
come useful ; (b) That he regarded all help from Synod, in
getting an education, as only a loan, which he scrupulously
returned with interest ; (c) That he was content to give his life
to the cause of God in the Synod in which he was born.
Resolved 4. That we will ever cherish and hold in sacred
remembrance all his labors of love as a minister of the Gospel,
in our Synod, and in the entire church, both in preaching and
writing.
Resolved 5. That we honor his memory for the chaste, pure,
and useful life which he led ; for his invincible will and un-
swerving devotion to the educational institutions of Synod, and
his loyalty to the Bible and the Confessions of our Church ; for
his uncompromising opposition to fanaticism, error, and schism.
Resolved 6. That we extend to his family in their bereave-
ment our sympathies, and invoke heaven's rich blessings upon
them continually.
Resolved 7. That the Secretary be requested to send a copy
of these resolutions to his bereaved family.
W. A. LUTZ,
G. D. BERNHEIM, .
W. KIMBAIvL.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
Jesse W. Miller, Esq., moved that Synod consider itself
under obligations to Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., to the
amount of one hundred dollars, the same being in addition
to the one hundred appropriated last year, to be paid as soon
as possible.
Synod adjourned to hear the address on Beneficence by
Rev. H. A. Trexler.
SEVENTH SESSION.
1.30 o'clock, p. m.
Synod called to order. Prayer by Rev. J. Q. Wertz. Rev.
W. S. Bowman, D. D., was excused from further attendance.
The Report of the Finance Committee was read by Mr.
J. D. Heilig, and received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to report that we have
carefully examined the Treasurer's report with vouchers, and find it
correct.
We have received from congregations the following amounts :
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$ 8 00
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1 50
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1 49
I 49
1 49
1 49
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Ebenezer
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25 00
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St. Matthew's . .
3 00
2 60
1 00
1 00
1 00
8 60
Reformation . . .
4 00
4 00
Providence ....
2 00
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Concordia ....
8 30
8 30
St. Luke's ....
18 42
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St. Andrew's
2 00
5 00
1 06
1 00
1 00
10 06
Mt. Hermon . . .
2 00
3 05
1 00
1 00
1 00
8 05
Cold Water. . . .
2 15
2 15
Rev. C. A. Brown :
Union
8 34
13 84
3 34
8 34
3 34
37 20
Christiana ....
4 44
7 34
6 44
2 44
2 44
23 10
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Trinity
4 00
5 00
4 00
1 00
2 50
16 50
1 00
1 00
1 00
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Rev. W. A. Lutz :
2 00
2 00
10 00
2 00
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Rev. W. S. Bowman :
St. Mark's
10 00
10 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
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Rev. C. A. Rose :
Bethel (Rowan). .
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10 00
20 00
2 28
2 72
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15 00
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5 12
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Christ's
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3 55
2 43
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St. John's (Cab). .
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17 40
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5 00
15 00
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Lutheran Chapel .
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20 00
15 00
7 00
8 00
65 00
Centre Grove . .» .
5 00
5 00
2 00
3 00
15 00
Rev. C. B. Miller :
Macedonia ....
2 00
10 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
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1 00
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15 OO
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25 00
5 00
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5 00
10 00
15 00
2 50
2 50
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5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
25 00
Grace
2 30
4 80
2 30
2 30
2 30
14 00
Lebanon
2 OO
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1 00
1 00
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6 00
10 00
2 00
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3 7o
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10 00
10 00
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$256 24
$340 01
$260 13
$M4 33
$145 92
$1146 63
We have placed in the hands of the Treasurer the following amounts
for the purposes herein named, and have his receipt for the same :
Synodical Treasury $ 256 24
Home Missions 340 01
Foreign Missions 4 . 260 13
Church Extension 144 33
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Beneficiary Education 145 92
$1146 63
Most respectfully submitted,
JAS. D. HEILIG, Chm.
C. D. BARRINGER,
H. M. BROWN,
G. F. SCHAEFFER.
N. B. — Nothing received from the following congregations ; St.
Stephen's, Mt. Olive, Mt. Carmel, Bethany (Davidson), St. Paul's
(Iredell), St. Mark's (China Grove), St. Jude.
The Report of Committee on Appropriations was read by
Rev. C. A. Marks, and received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee finds in the Treasury —
For Synodical Treasury $256 24
For Home Missions 340 01
For Foreign Missions 260 13
For Church Extension 144 33
For Beneficiary Education 145 92
We recommend the following appropriations :
For Printing Minutes, 1894 $131 65
For Freight on same 6 25
To Rev. C. B. King, expenses as Secretary ..... 6 95
To Rev. C. B. King, services as Secretary ...... 15 00
To Rev. B. S. Brown, expenses as President 10 00
To Mr. I. F. Patterson, Treasurer, note for amount
borrowed to pay financial agent of North Carolina
College, 1893 78 40
Note due Treasurer, borrowed 98 00
To Rev. H. A. Trexler 90 00
To Rev. H. E. H. Sloop 45 00
To Rev. J. D. Shealey 60 00
To Rev. G. D. Bernheim 47 00
To Treasurer, borrowed for Beneficiary Education . . 50 00
To Executive Committee for Beneficiary Education . 95 92
To Board of Church Extension 144 33
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. MARKS,
E. P. PARKER,
C. C. LYERLY,
W. L. KIMBAI^,
Committee.
MINUTES E. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
The Report of Special Committee appointed to recommend
appropriations to the Home Missionaries for the ensuing
year, was received for adoption by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND APPROPRI-
ATIONS FOR THE ENSUING YEAR TO OUR HOME
MISSIONARIES.
Your committee, appointed to fix the amount to be paid to our va-
rious missionaries within the bounds of Synod for the ensuing year,
would report the following :
1. To Rev. J. D. Shealy, pastor of St. Andrew's mission, Concord,
N. C, $240.
2. To Rev. C. B. Miller, pastor of Burlington mission, $300.
3. To Rev. H. A. Trexler, pastor of Forsyth mission, $100.
4. We recommend that the appropriation to the Davie mission be
discontinued. Respectfully submitted,
C. A. ROSE,
J. Q. WERTZ,
h. c. McAllister.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
TREASURER AUTHORIZED TO BORROW MONEY.
On motion of Rev. W. Kimball, it was resolved, that the
Treasurer be authorized to borrow seven hundred and twenty-
one dollars to cancel Synod's indebtedness to the Winston
mission.
On motion of H. C. McAllister, Esq., it was resolved, that
the Treasurer be authorized to borrow $39 to pay our
financial agent of North Carolina College, for past year.
The consideration of the Report of Committee on Petitions
was resumed, and item 15 adopted with the following reso-
lutions, as presented by Rev. M. G. G. Scherer:
THE TROUBLE IN FRIEDEN'S CONGREGATION.
Whereas, The original cause of the division in the Frieden's
Evangelical Lutheran congregation , and of the disability of a portion
of that congregation for membership in the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina, has been removed, and
Whereas, The portion of that congregation which has been loyal
to Synod and its President is not fully organized, therefore be it
Resolved 1. That the President of Synod be instructed to hold di-
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
vine service in Frieden's church at as early a day as possible, and to
hold an election of officers for the congregation.
2. That it is the earnest desire and hope of this body that those who
have disregarded the action of Synod, may become disposed to sub-
mit to its authority and abide by its decisions.
3. That both of the parties in that congregation be and are hereby
counseled and exhorted to seek to heal their divisions in the spirit of
meekness and Christian forbearance.
4. That Rev. C. B. Miller be requested to give such attention to
that congregation as may be practicable, and that all other ministers
of the North Carolina Synod be required to refrain from any inter-
ference with the work.
Report of Committee on Petitions and Letters was adopted
as a whole.
Item 2d in Report of Committee on President's Report
was adopted. Report of Committee on President's Report
adopted as a whole. On motion of Rev. G. H. Cox the fol-
lowing resolution in regard to St. Michael's Pastorate
was adopted :
Resolved, That St. Michael's and Amity churches be permitted to
call a pastor independent of St. Paul's, and that St. Paul's be urged
to settle with the former pastor at an early day, so as to resume its
place in the pastorate.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts had nothing to report.
SPEAKERS ELECTED FOR NEXT SYNOD.
The following were elected speakers for next year :
Address on Beneficiary Education, Rev. C. A. Rose, Prin-
cipal ; Rev. H. M. Brown, Alternate. Address on Missions,
Rev. W. A. Lutz, Principal ; Rev. C. C. Lyrely, Alternate.
Address on Beneficence, Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Principal ; Rev.
V. R. Stickley, Alternate. Ordination Sermon, Rev. K.
Boldt, Principal ; Rev. W. Kimball, Alternate.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO SISTER SYNODS.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod — Rev. C. A. Marks,
Principal ; Rev. H. M. Brown, Alternate.
To the Tennessee Synod — Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Principal ;
Rev. W. A. Lutz, Alternate.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
To the Virginia Synod — Rev. W. S. Bowman, Principal ;
Rev. V. R. Stickley, Alternate.
To the South Carolina Synod — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.
D., Principal ; Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Alternate.
THE CHURCH ORGAN AT LEXINGTON.
In regard to the church organ now at Lexington, N. C,
and owned by the North Carolina Synod, the following was
adopted :
Resolved, That the organ at Lexington, belonging to Synod, be
loaned temporarily to St. Andrew's church, Concord, North Carolina.
On motion of Prof. J. P. Cook, the following resolution
IN REGARD TO NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND HOLY TRIN-
ITY church was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the North Carolina Synod appropriate annually to
the liquidation of the debt incurred in repairs on the buildings of
North Carolina College a sum equal to the amount contributed by
Holy Trinity church, Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, to the Synod un-
til said debt is paid.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED TO THE EXECUTIVE COM-
MITTEE.
On motion, Greensboro, Statesville, Elkin, and Hopewell
(Lexington already referred) were referred to the Executive
Committee.
NEWBERNE.
On motion of Rev. W. A. Lutz, it was
Resolved, That Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., be requested to visit
Newberne, North Carolina, as often as he can during the year, and
preach and administer the Lord's Supper to the Lutherans living
there ; and report his work to Synod next year.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
The President appointed the following ministers on the
Committee to Examine Candidates for Ordination, viz. : —
Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Rev. J. D. Shirey, and Rev. C. A.
Rose.
44
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod adjourned for a few minutes' meeting of the Min-
isterium (see Protocol of Minutes of the Miuisterium) .
Synod reassembled again for the regular business.
DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
The election by ballot of delegates to the fifth convention
of the United Synod resulted as follows :
clerical.
Principals.
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer,
" C. A. Marks,
" C. A. Rose,
" C. B. King,
" B. S. Brown,
" J- Q- Wertz,
" Geo. H. Cox,
" C. B. Miller.
Alternates.
Rev. V. R. Stickley,
" W. S. Bowman,
" C. A. Brown,
" W. Kimball,
" H. M. Brown,
" V. Y. Boozer,
" J. D. Shirey,
" C. L. T. Fisher.
lay-delegates.
Principals.
J. P. Cook,
J. D. Heilig,
I. F. Patterson,
C. H. Dulls,
H. C. McAllister,
J. A. Davidson,
S. H. Hearne,
Dr. S. P. Wright.
Alternates.
Jesse w. Miller,
Dr. C. M. Pool,
Dr. M. L. Steavens,
F. B. Eaferd,
A. C. MlTCHEL,
P. A. Sloop,
C. L. Brown,
Dr. L. M. Archey.
The Secretary was requested to have two thousand copies
of the Minutes printed ; and to devote one page of the Min-
utes to the advertisement of North Carolina College and
Mont Amcena Female Seminary. See 2d and 3d cover
pages .
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
The following was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this body be and are hereby tendered
to the members and friends of St. Michael's congregation for the gen-
erous hospitality with which the Synod has been entertained.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
On motion, the time for holding the next annual conven-
MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROUNA. 45
tion of Synod was fixed for Thursday before the first Sunday
in May, 1896. The invitation from St. James, Concord,
asking for the next meeting of Synod, was accepted. The
minutes for Monday's sessions were read and approved.
There being no further business, Synod adjourned to meet at
time and place above mentioned.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
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PASTQRS.
Chas. B. Kins
J. Q. Wertz .
Geo. H. Cos .
H. A. Trexler ,
W. Kimball
H. M. Brown
C. A. Brown .
C. C. Lyrely . .
W. P. Huddle
V. R. Stickler
Vacant
H. E. H. Sloop
V. Y. Boozer
C. A. Marks .
B. S. Brown .
Vacant
Chas. B. Miller .
M. G. G. Scherer
W. S. Bowman .
Vacant
K. Boldt
J. D. Shealy.
H. W. Jeffcoat . .
J. H. C. Fisher .
W. A. Lutz . . .
G. D. Bernheim
St. John's (Salis'y)
St. John's (Cab'rus)
f Organ
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[immanuel . . .
I Shiloh
< Bethany
(.Nazareth ....
Frieden's . . . . •
(" St. Luke's ....
1 Pilgrim
[Bethany
f Trinity
j Richland ....
1 Zion {%)
[St. Paul's . .
( Union ....
( Christiana .
( Bethel ....
ISt. Jude. . .
( St. Peter's . .
( St. Matthew's
I St. Enoch . .
\ Trinity . . .
j St. Stephen's
\ Mt. Olive . .
f Reformation
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Salem ....
Lebanon . .
f Lutheran Chapel
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[St. Mark's. . .
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-j Albemarle . . .
I Prosperity
( Bethel
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( St. Michael's .
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[Amity
Macedonia . . .
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St. Mark's . . .
Mt. Carmel . . .
St. Paul's ....
f St. Andrew's .
•j Mt. Hermon .
[ Cold Water . .
f St. Luke's . . .
t Concordia . . .
Luther's
Augsburg. . . .
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Rowan . .
Rowan . .
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Stokes . . .
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Guilford . .
Davidson .
Davidson .
Davidson .
Guilford . .
Randolph .
Guilford. .
Alamance .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Stanly. . .
Stanly . . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus .
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Cabarrus .
Davie .
Davie .
Rowan
Rowan
Rowan
Rowan
Rowan
Cabarrus .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus .
Cabarrus .
Cabarrus .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Alamance .
Cabarrus .
Mecklenberg
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New Hanover
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Cabarrus .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
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Totals for 1895 7077
4 Vacancies
Totals for 1894 71 16
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TABLE OF COMPARATIVE BENEFICENCE.
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Augsburg (Winston Mission) ,
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Ebenezer
Lutheran Chapel
St. Paul's (Wilmington) . . .
Organ
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Nazareth
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Shiloh
St. Matthew's (Rowan) . . .
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St. Matthew's (Davie) ....
Mt. Hermon
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Bethel (Stanley)
Pilgrim 4 . .
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Amity
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Luther's
St. Michael's
Mt. Carmel .
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
Bethany (Davidson)
St. Paul's (Iredell)
Emmanuel
St. Jude
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8
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
DIVINE SERVICES.
Thursday, n A. M. — Synodical sermon by Rev. B. S.
Brown. Rom. 12: 1, 2.
Friday, 11 A. M. — Beneficiary Education by Rev. M. G.
G. Scherer. Matt. 9: 37, 38.
Saturday, 11 A. M. — Missions by Rev. L,. K. Probst.
Sunday, 11 A. M. — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. Rom.
5 •■ 24. 26.
Sunday, 2.30 P. M. — Rev. G. H. Cox. Jas. 4 : 14.
Sunday, 8 P. M. — Rev. C. A. Brown.
Monday, 11 A. M. — Beneficence by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
AT OTHER CHURCHES.
Sunday, 11 A. M. — At Amity, Rev. C. A. Rose.
Sunday, 8 P. M.—At Amity, Rev. H. M. Brown.
Sunday, 4 P. M. — At Presbyterian church, Rev. W. P.
Huddle.
Sunday, 11 A. M.—At Methodist church, Rev. C. A. Marks.
Sunday, 11 A. M. and 7 P. M— St. Mark's, Charlotte,
Rev. Chas. B. Miller.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
St. Michael's Church,
May 4TH, 1895.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R.
Ketchie. On motion of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, the following
resolutions were adopted, viz.:
Resolved, That our Ministerium has heard with regret of the illness
of our brother, B. H. W. Runge, and hereby express our love and
sympathy for him in his affliction, praying that the blessings of the
Lord our God may rest upon him, and that he may soon be restored
to his wonted health, and that the committee appointed to ordain him
shall perform their duty whenever in their judgment it is prudent to
do so.
Resolved, That Mr. C. T. Wagoner, one of our beneficiaries at North
Carolina College, be informed that we cannot give him any more aid
at present.
(For other business transacted by the Ministerium, see the
Protocol.) Ministerium adjourned with the benediction.
B. S. BROWN, President.
C. B. KING. Secretary.
MINUTES
OF THE .
CLA-LXjIEID session
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
According to appointment, and a lawful notice given by
the President, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina met in Called Session, Thursday morning at 9
o'clock, August 23, 1894, in Bethel Evangelical Lutheran
church, Rowan county, North Carolina, Rev. C. A. Rose,
pastor.
FIRST SESSION.
Synod was opened in the regular form by the President,
Rev. B. S. Brown. The following ministers and lay-dele-
gates responded to the roll call :
ROLL.
Ministers. Lay-Delegates.
Rev.' W. S. Bowman, D. D . H. F. Swicegood.
" J. D. Shirey H. H. Swicegood.
" Geo. H. Cox Henry Farmer.
" V. R. Stickley E. T. Goodman.
" C. A. Marks J. M. Eddleman.
" W. A. Lutz : Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq.
" B. S. Brown A. M. Cruse.
" J. Q. Wertz Wm. H. Blume.
" C. A. Rose J. D. Heilig.
" M. G. G. Scherer T. M. Kerns.
" C. B.King Jesse W. Miller, Esq.
" C. B. Miller D. D. Barrier.
-" W. P. Huddle Jno. Lingle.
" C. A. Brown
" J. H. C. Fisher
" R. L. Bame .
" W. Kimball
56 MINUTES OF CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Revs. K. Boldt and C. I+. T. Fisher and Mr. H. A.
Kluppelberger were excused from attendance. No letters of
excuse were received from the other members of Synod who
were absent.
On motion, the Synod took up the items named in the
call for this Special Session of Synod, viz.:
i. To examine those candidates for the ministry who have
received calls to pastorates in the Synod of North Carolina
since the last meeting of Synod, and to ordain such of them
as may be found qualified for ordination.
2. To transact business pertaining to the interests of Fried-
en's Evangelical Lutheran church, Guilford county, North
Carolina.
The Synod took up for consideration the 2d item of busi-
ness first, viz.: the transaction of business pertaining to
Frieden's church. Rev. B. S. Brown, President of Synod,
presented and read a lengthy paper setting forth the condi-
tion of affairs at Frieden's church, and his ruling in the
matter.
On motion, the Synod resolved itself into a committee of
the whole to consider the papers offered by President Brown,
with a view of investigating the trouble at Frieden's and re-
porting suitable action to the Synod. After some explana-
tion and discussion, the committee offered the following
report :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Your committee of the Synod of the whole, appointed to consider
the papers of Rev. B. S. Brown, pertaining to the interests of Frieden's
Evangelical Lutheran church, Guilford county, North Carolina, beg
leave to report the following action :
Resolved, That this committee recommend to Synod the approval
and endorsement of the actions and rulings of the President of Synod
in the case of Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran congregation.
(Signed) V. R. STICKLEY, Chairman.
The above report was received and unanimously adopted.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley to
meet at 1.30 p. m.
MINUTES OF CAIXED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 57
SECOND SESSION.
2 O CLOCK, P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. R. L,. Bame.
Report of the Ministerium on candidates for ordination
was received.
REPORT.
In conformity to the constitution of Synod, we the officers of the
Ministerium recommend candidates Messrs. H. E. H. Sloop, V. Y.
Boozer, and H. W. Jeffcoat for ordination to the holy office of the
Gospel ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran church.
(Signed) B. S. BROWN, President.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
The report from the Ministerium was adopted by Synod,
and candidates Messrs. H. E. H. Sloop, V. Y. Boozer, and
H. W. Jeffcoat were solemnly and publicly ordained by the
ministers of Synod in Bethel Evangelical L,utheran church,
Rev. J. D. Shirey preaching the Ordination Sermon.
The Secretary was instructed to send an official report of
Synod's action in reference to Frieden's church to the chair-
man of the congregation, Mr. J. B. Summers.
The following resolution of thanks was adopted :
Resolved, That a vote of thanks is hereby tendered to the pastor of
Bethel church, the members of the congregation, and friends for their
hospitality in entertaining Synod.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. Kimball.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM
AT THE
CALLED SESSION OF SYNOD,
HELD IN
Bethel E. L. Church, rowan Co., N. C,
AUGUST 23, 1894.
The Ministerium was called to order by the President of
Synod. Prayer by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
The Committee on Examination of Candidates for the
Ministry made the following report.
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The Examining Committee ask leave to report that they have ex-
amined Mr. H. E. H. Sloop, a graduate of the Theological Seminary
at Gettysburg, and Messrs. V. Y. Boozer and H. W. Jeffcoat, gradu-
ates of the Theological Seminary of the United Synod at Newberry,
and hereby recommend them for ordination ; they having received
and accepted calls to churches in the bounds of this Synod.
W. S. BOWMAN,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
C. A. ROSE.
The report was received, and the Ministerium proceeded
to ballot separately for the candidates as recommended. All
three of the candidates were endorsed by the Ministerium
and recommended to Synod for ordination.
Ministerium adjourned with the benediction.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
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, Chap-
ter VL , 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waives all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a Certificate be given in each
case when a Pastor administers the Sacrament of Baptism or the rite
of Confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 ob-
served in reporting: 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
60 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitution thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been affected.
12. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, or to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution, p. 40)
shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following:
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of
E. L- Church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of Church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . .~B.1L,. Church.
13. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
14. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
15. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
16. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
17. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
18. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
19. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of Church councils, con-
gregations or pastors giving invitations to any students to preach in
our churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to
one year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; and we equally disap-
prove the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
21. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval
of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on fol-
lowing page.
PASTOR'S CALL
TO REV.
Grace, Mercy and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through .... solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God,
administer the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and
usages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to com-
mence on or about 18
(i)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral of-
fice .... authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services . .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the free
use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed) .
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate of. (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2) — If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4)— If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
insriDEx:.
PAGE.
Advisory Members u
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 33~34
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 40-41
Archivarius, Report of 24
Beneficence, Table of Comparative 52
Borrowed Money, Treas. authorized 41
Calendar, Synodical 2-3
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . . 28-29
Concordia Church 22
Davie Mission 30-41
Delegates to Other Synods 42-43, 44
Divine Services 53
Executive Committee, Report of 17-18
Executive Committee, Report of Committee on Report of . . . 25
Educational Addresses 20, 21, 42
Executive Committee, Election of 30
Finance, Report of Committee on 37-40
Frieden's Congregation 31, 41-42
Graham, J. A 30
Holy Trinity Church and North Carolina College 43
Hedrick, Rev., Obituary 35
Home Mission Work, See Report of Executive Committee . . . 17-18
Immanuel Church 30
Lexington Lot 31
Luther Leagues 10, 22, 30
Mont Amcena Female Seminary, Report of 16-17
Minutes, Translated from German, &c 23
Minutes of the Called Session . . . . • 55-58
Mission Points Referred 43
Ministerium, Minutes of : . . . 54
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees 20-21
North Carolina College, Appropriation of 43
North Carolina College, Financial Agent 28, 41
Officers of Synod, Election of 11
Organ at Lexington 43
Orphans' Home, South View, Recommendation 32
Orphans' Home, South View, Visiting Committee 32
INDEX. PAGE.
Ordination of Mr. Runge, Recommended "54
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 62
President's Report 8-11
Probst, Rev., of United Synod, Address of 24
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 30-31
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee (nothing reported) . . .
President's Report, Report of Committee on 22
Parochial Reports 46-51
Parochial Report, Supplementary 51
Prosperity Church 34
Roll of Synod 6-7
Rothrock, D. D., Rev., Last Address 30
Rothrock, D. D., Rev., Memoir 36
St. Luke's Church 22
St. Michael and Amity 42
St. Matthew's (Wil.) 32, 37
St. Mark's (China Grove) ' 30
St. Jude 30
Standing Committees 19
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 27-28
Speakers Elected for Next Year 42
Standing Resolutions 59~6i
Standing Resolution No. 12 of Last Year's Minutes 29
Treasurer's Report 12-16
Thanks, Resolution of 23, 25, 44
Time and Place of Next Meeting . 44~45
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 23-24
Vacant Pastorates . « 7
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 29
Visiting Members 11
INDEX OF CALLED SESSION.
Called Session, Minutes of . . 55~57
Excuses, Letters of 56
Ministerium, Minutes of 58
Object of the Called Session 56
Ordination of Candidates 57
Ordination Sermon 57
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
■ *
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
• OF
ZDsTOILTIH: CA.ZROLIlsr.A.,
HELD IN-
st, jambs' church, concord, north carolina,
Beginning Thursday, April 30, 1896.
Henkel & Co.'s Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
COURSES LEADING TO A. B., B. §., AND B. PH.
With Courses Preparatory for College.
♦SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.-*
Instruction Thorough. Good Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Moderate.
SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 2d, 1896.
For Catalogue and further information, address
M. G. G. SCHERER, President.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
usroiR/riH: oaeolhsta,
HEJJD IN
ST. JAMES' CHURCH, CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA,
Beginning Thursday, April 30, 1896.
Henkel & Co. '6 Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1896-1897.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. V. R. STICKLEY . . . Enochville, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. J. Q. WERTZ . . China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER . Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEILIG .... Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Mr. H. W. LUDWIG.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
CapT. JONAS COOK.
W. H. STRAUSS, ESQ.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Prof. H. T. J. LUDWIG Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Forty-seven Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
The SECRETARY and Rev. C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Rev. C. B. KING,
REV. C. A. ROSE.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. GEO. H. COX, Prin. Rev. L. E. BUSBY, Aet.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. C A. ROSE, Aet.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
REV. C. L. T. FISHER, Prin. Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. K. BOLDT, Prin. Rev. W. KIMBALL, Aet.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. H. M. BROWN, Prin. Rev. C. A. BROWN, Al/T.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Prin. Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Alt.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Prin. Rev. C. B. KING, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. V. Y. BOOZER, Alt.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 94th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina will be held at , beginning on
Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1896. Place to
be selected by Officers of Synod.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
isroiR/riH: a^zROX-aiitsr^,
HELD IN
ST. JAMES' CHURCH, CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1896.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in St. James' Church, Concord, North Carolina, on Thurs-
day, April 30, 1896, at the hour of 11 o'clock a. m.
The Synod was opened with divine service. The Presi-
dent, Rev. B. S. Brown, preached from the text, Eph. 4 : 25,
last clause, his subject being "The Holy Christian Church,
the Communion of Saints. ' ' The sermon was followed by
Preparatory Service and Holy Communion.
FIRST SESSION.
April 30TH, 2.30 p. m.
The Synod was formally opened by the President accord-
ing to the Common Service.
The Secretary called the roll of ministers, and the names
of delegates -elect, upon presentation of their credentials,
were enrolled as members of Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Ministers.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. .
" W. S. Bowman, D. D. .
" Geo. F. Schaeffer (a. e.).
" W. H. Cone (a. e.). . . .
" W. Kimball
" M. Wolf (a. e.)
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) .
" W. R. Ketchie .....
" R. L. Brown (a. e.). .
" E. P. Parker
" Geo H. Cox
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" W. A. X,utz
" B. S. Brown
" T. H. Strohecker ....
" J- Q- Wertz
" C.C. Lyerly
" C. A. Rose
" M. G. G. Scherer ....
" C. I,. T. Fisher
" H. A. Trexler
" C. B. King
" W. P. Huddle
" C. A. Brown
" P. H. E. Derrick ....
" J. H. C. Fisher (a. e.) . .
" Karl Boldt
" H. E. H. Sloop (a. e.) . .
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. W Jeffcoat
" H. N. Miller
" H. A. McCullough . . .
" L. E. Busby
When Ordained.
POSTOFFICE.
Wilmington, N. C.
852 Charlotte, N. C.
851 Monroe, Ga.
858 New Market, Va.
859 China Grove, N. C.
860 Ridgeway, N. C.
865 Barium Springs, N. C
Kappa, N. C.
868 Salisbury, N. C.
871 Gibsonville, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
873 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enochville, N. C.
8?7 Winston, N. C.
878 . ' Troiitman's, N. C.
880 Barium Springs, N. C
881 China Grove, N. C.
881 Copal Grove, N. C.
881 Zeb, N. C.
883 Concord, N. C.
884 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
886 Rural Hall, N. C.
887 Salisbury, N. C.
888 Craven, N. C.
889 Salisbury, N. C.
889 Dry's Mill, N. C.
890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
890 Wilmington, N, C.
894 ..... Plains, Ga.
894 Burlington, N. C.
894 Saw, N. C.
894 Manning, N. C.
895 Concord, N. C.
— Asheville, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 34. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
C. T. Bernhardt Salisbury, N. C St. John's.*
Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq Concord, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus).*
i Organ.
Ebenezer.
Immanuel.
Shiloh.
Bethany.
Nazareth.
L,. A. Carman McLeansville, N. C Frieden's.
:e's. )
l" ('
y- )
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY— Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
(St. Luke's.
-c Pilgrim.
(Bethany.
f Trinity.
M.A.Kinney Burlington, N. C \zion\*Al
(.St. Paul's.
S.A.Earnhart Salisbury, N. C { SSrttana.
C. G. Plyler Copal Grove, N. C {SSztan.
J- A- Bro™ Craven, N. C {It Mattoew's.
Dr. M. L. Stevens Enochville, N. C { Trinity °h'
C- B. Dry Dry's Mill, N. C { ^S^a's'
(Reformation.
Matthew Bosch Fork Church, N. C -i St. Matthew's.
( Providence.
( Grace.
S. G. Patterson Watsonville, N. C < Salem.
(Lebanon.
(Lutheran Chapel.
L. J. Ketchie China Grove, N. C ■{ Centre Grove.
(St. Mark's.
Capt. Jonas Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C { AlbttSte^' 1 *
J. R. Faggart Concord, N. C Prosperity.*
( Bethel.
John D. Ketchie Salisbury, N. C < St. Paul's.
(Christ's.
SSt. Michael's.
St. Paul's.
Amity.
E.L.Burke Burlington, N. C Macedonia.
M. L. Blackwelder Concord, N. C St. James.
H. A. Klueppelberg Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
Mt. Carmel.*
Andrew Smith Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
| St. Andrew's.
Edwin Lipe . Concord, N. C < Mt. Hermon.
(Cold Water.
Jesse W. Miller, Esq Bear Poplar, N. C f St. Luke's.
1 Concordia.
Luther's.
J. M. Tise Winston, N. C Augsburg.
W.W.Koch New Berne { £ J3SfSSSbS°
Asheville, N. C St. Paul's.
♦Vacant.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED.
Greensboro and High Point referred to Executive Committee with instructions-
Elkin under care of Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Mooresvjlle under care of Revs. B. S. Brown and T. H. Strohecker.
The President read his annual report which was held for
reference to committee.
8 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren :
As President of this Synod, I submit the following report : In gen-
eral the year just passed has been one of many encouragements and
few discouragements.
I. RESIGNATIONS.
June i, 1895, Rev. W. Kimball's resignation as pastor of the
Davidson pastorate went into effect. The resignation of Rev. C. B.
Miller as pastor of Macedonia church, Burlington, took effect July
15, 1895. October 31, 1895, Rev. J. D. Shealy's resignation of St.
Andrew's pastorate became effective. My own resignation as pastor
of the Mt. Pleasant pastorate took effect on Dec. 1, 1895. Rev. C. A.
Mark's resignation of the Lutheran Chapel pastorate took effect
March 1, 1896. Rev. C. B. King's resignation as pastor of St. John's
church, Salisbury, took effect April 26, 1896. Rev. H. E. H. Sloop
ceased serving the Davie mission in July, 1895. Rev. G. S. Diven
ceased his supply services of the Iredell pastorate Jan. 1, 1896. My
services as supply pastor of Prosperity church ended Dec. 1, 1895.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz's resignation as pastor of St. John's, Cabarrus, took
effect March 6, 1896.
II. CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. P. H. E. Derrick having accepted a call to the St. Stephen's
pastorate, took charge on June 16, 1895. Aug. 1, 1895, Rev. V. Y.
Boozer took charge of the Burlington mission, to which he had re-
ceived a regular call. Along with this Rev. Boozer has also been
serving Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran congregation, in connection
with this body, in accordance with the intent of resolution found in
Minutes for last year, page 42. Sept. 15, 1895, Rev. H. N. Miller
took charge of the Salem pastorate, to which he had been regularly
called. Nov. 1, 1895, Rev. H. A. McCullough took charge of the St.
Andrew's mission pastorate, to which he had been properly called.
In March, Rev. J. Q. Wertz became pastor of Lutheran Chapel pas-
torate, to which he had received a regular call. March 1, 1896, I be-
came pastor of the Iredell pastorate, to which I was regularly called.
Rev. G. S. Diven became supply pastor of the Iredell pastorate, Oct.
1, 1895-
III. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
July 6, 1895, I received a letter of transfer of Rev. P. H. E. Derrick
to this body from the Evangelical Lutheran Georgia Synod. Sept.
30, 1895, I received Rev. H. N. Miller's letter of transfer from the
Evangelical Lutheran Maryland Synod to this body. April 17, 1896,
I received a letter of transfer of Rev. H. A. McCullough to this body
from the Evangelical Lutheran South Carolina Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
July 25, 1895, I granted a letter of honorable dismissal to Rev. C.
B. Miller from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
Sept. 13, 1895, I granted an honorable dismissal to Rev. D. W.
Michael from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
Dec. 3, 1895, I granted an honorable dismissal to Rev. J. D. Shealy
from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran South Carolina Synod.
Feb. 17, 1896, I granted to Rev. C. A. Marks an honorable dismissal
from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
Those ministers presenting transfers from other Synods have been
enrolled as members of this body.
IV. INSTALLATIONS.
July 7, 1895, Rev. P. H. E. Derrick was installed as pastor of the
St. Stephen's pastorate by Rev. J. D. Shirey, D. D. Feb. 2, 1896, I
installed Rev. H. A. McCullough as pastor of the St. Andrew's pas-
torate.
V. VACANCIES.
We have at present the following vacancies: Davidson pastorate,
Davie pastorate, Mt. Pleasant pastorate, St. John's church, in Cabar-
rus county, Prosperity and Mt. Carmel churches, near Mt. Pleasant,
and St. John's church, Salisbury.
VI. CORNER-STONE LAYING AND DEDICATIONS.
October 12, 1895, I laid the corner-stone of Mt. Zion Evangelical
Lutheran church of Richfield, assisted by Rev. J. D. Shirey, D. D.,
and Rev. C. C. Lyerly, pastor.
July 14, 1895, Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran church of Winston
was dedicated by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D. The dedication sermon
was preached by Rev. F. W. E. Peschau, D. D.
March 22, 1896, Hopewell Evangelical Lutheran church, in For-
syth county, was dedicated, the sermon being preached by Rev. H.
M. Brown.
VII. SPECIAL OFFICIAL DUTY.
As per resolution of Synod, found on pages 41 and 42 of Minutes
for last year, I held election for officers of Frieden's Evangelical Lu-
theran congregation, in connection with Synod, and installed the
same June 16, 1895.
VIII. ORDINATION.
In accord with synodical provision, Rev. B. H. W. Runge was or-
dained June 2, 1895, by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., assisted by Rev.
K. Boldt.
IX. DEATHS.
Our young brother, Rev. B. H. W. Runge, died on June 15, 1895.
IO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
I recommend the appointment of a committee to prepare a suitable
obituary for Synod's adoption.
Mr. I. Frank Patterson, for a number of years treasurer of this
Synod, and also a member of its Executive Committee, departed this
life on the iSth of February, 1S96. I recommend the appointment
of a committee to present a suitable memorial with a view to its
adoption by Synod.
On Easter Sunday morning, about seven o'clock, our firm and faith-
ful fellow-worker, Rev. J. D. Shirey, D. D., was released from earthly
toil and suffering to enter upon the heavenly rest and peace prepared
for those who, having died with Christ, are permitted, with Him, to
enter into life eternal in heaven. I recommend the appointment of
a committee to draft a memorial suitable for Synod's adoption.
X. CONFERENCES.
I embody the following report of the President of the Southern
Conference in my report, and recommend that Sy nod give the same
such consideration as may be deemed suitable :
Rev. B. S. BROWN, President of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Dear Brother : As the Constitution of Synod makes it my duty, as
President of the Southern Conference, to submit to you an annual re-
port concerning the workings of Conference, I herewith hand you
the following :
I. We have had two very interesting and successful meetings during
the year.
II. The Conference passed the following resolutions, which are in-
tended for Synod's consideration :
III. Resolved, 1. That it is the sense of this Conference that min-
isters and their families should be regularly connected as members
with a congregation contiguous to their place of residence.
Resolved, 2. That Synod be requested to endorse this action.
IV. Resolved, 1. That for a person to be accounted in good and
regular standing in a congregation, he must live a godly, Christian
life ; must attend regularly upon the means of grace, and must con-
tribute of his means for the work of the church according as the Lord
hath prospered him.
Resolved, 2. That whenever any member violates any one or more
of the above specifications, the church council shall endeavor, in love,
to reclaim such a member. But if he persist in his course, then the
council should suspend him from all church privileges until he re-
pents and returns to his duty ; and if he becomes incorrigible, then
the council should exclude him from the church, and strike his
name from the roll.
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Resolved, 3. That this Conference hereby request our Synod to
adopt the above as a standing resolution, and to instruct our church
councils to put the same into practice.
We would also presume to call your attention to the great and
pressing necessity of effecting different pastoral arrangements within
the bounds of the Southern Conference.
Respectfully submitted, J. Q. WERTZ.
The President of the Northern Conference sent me no report of its
workings. I recommend that he be requested to present such report
directly to Synod.
XI. SPECIALLY ORGANIZED WORK.
The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies and the
Luther Leagues have prosecuted work in their respective lines
with the same efficiency and helpfulness as formerly. The Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Convention of the Synod of North
Carolina raised last year one thousand and sixty-three dollars for
missions and resolved to raise, if possible, eleven hundred dollars
this convention year.
XII. STATUS OF THE FRIEDEN'S MATTER.
I used the best of my endeavors to have the resolutions of Synod
(pp. 41 and 42, last year's Minutes,) become fully effective. But the
portion of Frieden's old congregation that had been disloyal to Syn-
od chose to remain so, and I could not induce them to join in the
election of officers provided for by Synod. They had been, and re-
mained, as I believe, in unlawful possession of the church property.
They have had the services of Rev. E. P. Parker as their pastor.
Frieden's congregation proper, as recognized by this Synod, in
accord with the intent of Synod's advice, secured the services of Rev.
V. Y. Boozer as their pastor. They thought best to waive, tempo-
rarily at least, efforts to obtain possession of the property that they
believed to be properly and legally theirs. They have obtained the
privilege of worshiping in a church at Gibsonville belonging to a
Protestant Methodist congregation.
About two months ago I ventured to hold out the olive branch of
peace, to the utmost of my authority as I conceived it, as President
of this body, to the disloyal portion of old Frieden's congregation.
They considered my overtures, but unanimously rejected them. I
had asked, in case they could not consent to my proposition, "What
they would be willing to agree to, that I could have any hope of be-
ing approved by Synod." I will quote their statement, which is as
follows : "Whenever Synod rescinds the action taken in reference to
Frieden's church trouble, beginning with the action of the Examin-
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ing Committee and Ministerium at Organ church, 1894, on through
to the final action taken at St. Michael's, 1895, the way will be open
for negotiations looking towards a re-union of old Frieden's with
Synod. And not till then.'''' (The under-scoring is as they have it.)
My full proposition and their full reply and correspondence connect-
ed therewith are in my possession, subject to examination of proper
persons upon proper request. I hope Synod will have them examin-
ed and then draw its own conclusions.
My recommendation is that Synod advise Frieden's congregation,
connected with this body, to build, or otherwise secure, a place for
worship, and that this congregation for the present be placed in pas-
toral connection with our church at Burlington.
Having reason to think that a brief review of our trouble with the
old Frieden's congregation would be of advantage to Synod, I ven-
ture to request permission to orally lay before Synod a brief present-
ment of the leading points in the whole matter, as I apprehend them.
CONCLUSION.
With appreciation of Synod's confidence, and of the way in which
the brethren have sustained me in my official responsibilities and
duties, I now in closing a second term of my office am glad to be
able to report the present condition of our churches generally pros-
perous and the prospect for the future exceedingly bright, so far as I
am informed.
May the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus ! Amen !
Respectfully submitted, B. S. BROWN.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election of officers resulted as follows :
Rev. V. R. Stickley, President.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Vice-President.
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Secretary.
Mr. Jas. J). Heilig, Treasurer.
The officers-elect were duly installed.
On motion, Rev. J. Q. Wertz was excused until tomorrow
afternoon .
The following named persons were invited to a seat within
the bar of Synod : Rev. W. H. I<. McLaurin, C. L,. Miller,
Wm. P. Houseal, and Prof. P. E. Wright.
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The hours for the business sessions of Synod were fixed
as follows — from 9 o'clock A. m. to 12 m., and from 2 to 5
o'clock p. M.
The Treasurer then read his report, which was received
for reference to committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAS. D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod op
North Carolina, i895-'96.
home MISSIONS.
1895. Dr.
May 6. To amount received from Finance Com-
mittee at St. Michael's $34° 01
May 4. To amount of collection at Synod . ... 7 02
Dec. 4. To amount from L. W. S. Bost, Treasu-
rer Organ Church 5 54
1896.
Jan. 8. To amount from sale of church lot, Lex-
ington, N. C 550 00
Jan. 28. To amount from A. W. Winecoff, Treas-
urer St. John's, Salisbury 20 10 $922 67
1895. Cr.
May 1. By amount due Treasurer 5 10
May 6. By order paid Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.D.,
St. Matthew's, Wilmington 47 00
May 6. By order paid Rev. H. A. Trexler, Forsyth
Mission 90 00
May 6. By order paid Rev. J. D. Shealy, St. An-
drew's 60 00
May 6. By order paid Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, Davie
Mission 45 00
M ay 6. By order paid on Note, Treas. Church Ex-
tension, borrowed money 98 00
May 5. By order paid J. K. Patterson, on debt
St. James, Concord . 75 00
Aug. 13. By order paid Rev. J. D. Shealy, St. An-
drew's, $60, $120, one order 180 00
1896.
Jan. 8. By order paid Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, Davie
Mission 50 00
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Jan. 8. By order paid Rev. C. B. Miller, Burling-
ton Mission 124 91
Jan. 8. By order paid Rev. H. A. Trexler, Forsyth
Mission 100 00
Jan. 8. By order paid Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Burling-
ton Mission 50 00
By postage 18
Jan. 14. By order paid int. on Mrs. Patterson's
note 26 25
April 18. By order paid Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, Davie
Mission 5 00
To amt. due from Home Missions to bal. $33 77
$956 44 $956 44
foreign missions.
1895. Dr.
May 6. To amt. reed, from Finance Committee
at St. Michael's $260 13
Oct. 23. To amt. reed, from J. D. Walker, St.
Matthew's, Kappa 1 00
Dec. 24. To amt. reed, from Wm. Stoner (personal) 1 00
1896.
Jan. 4. To amt. reed, from Rev. W. A. Lutz :
Augsburg E. L. Sunday-school .... 10 00
Jan. 4. To amt. reed, from branch Augsburg
congregation, Elkin, N. C 5 37 $277 50
1895. Cr.
May 11. By check paid R. G. Chisholm, Treas.
Board Missions $260 13
Amt. due Foreign Missions 17 37
$277 50 $277 50
Amt. due Foreign Missions $ 17 37
synodicai, fund.
1895. Dr.
May 1. To amt. in Treasury Synodical Fund . . $ 9 16
May 6. To amt. reed, from Finance Committee
at St. Michael's $256 24
May 6. To amt. reed, from Rev. Mr. Wolff . . 3 00 $268 40
1895. CR.
May 3 By order paid Rev. B. S. Brown, exp. $ 10 00
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May 3. By order paid Rev. C. B. King, freight
on Minutes 6 25
By order paid Rev. C. B. King, Sec. exp. 6 95
By order paid Rev. C. B. King, Secretary 15 00
By order paid Messrs. Henkel & Co.,
printing Minutes 131 65
By order paid note and interest Mrs. M.
I*. Patterson 78 40
Aug. 13. Paid C. M. Thompson, boxing organ . 1 50
Aug. 13. Paid C. M. Thompson, advertising lot. . 1 00
Aug. 21. By order paid exctrs. I. Frank Patterson, 39 00
1896.
Jan. 1. By postage, &c 55
Jan. 14. By order paid C. H. Duls, see Minutes
United Synod 18 11
Amt. due from Synodical Fund .... f 1 01
$269 41 $269 41
Amt. due from Synodical Fund .... f 1 01
beneficiary fund.
1895. Dr.
May 1. To amt. on hand, Beneficiary Fund . . . $ 510
May 6. To cash reed, from Finance Committee
a£ St. Michael's 145 92
May 3. To collection at Synod, St. Michael's . . 6 33
1896.
Jan. 11. To cash reed, from Mr. J. A. Graham on
notes 249 00 $406 35
1895. Cr.
May 6. By order paid Treas. Church Extension,
borrowed money $ 50 00
June 24. By order paid C. T. Waggoner 50 90
June 24. By order paid T. C. Parker 56 45
Balance due Beneficiary Fund 249 00
$406 35 $406 35
Balance due Beneficiary Fund $249 00
st. matthew's mission, wilmington, n. c.
1895. Dr.
Oct. 21. To amt. reed, from V. Y. Boozer, Mace-
donia $ 4 50
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Oct. 23. To amt. reed, from P. E. Wright, St.
Enoch's 4 63
Oct. 28. To amt. reed, from C. D. Barringer, St.
John's (Cabarrus) 4 00
Nov. 1. To amt. reed, per K. Boldt, St. Paul's,
Wilmington n 23
Nov. 6. To amt. reed, from J. L,. Sifford, Ebenezer 1 66
Nov. 6. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Brown,
Christiana 2 15
Nov. 6. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Brown,
Union 2 85
Nov. 8. To amt. reed, from Rev. P. H. E. Der-
rick, Bethel charge . 2 25
Nov. 15. To amt. reed, from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop,
personal 1 00
Nov. 16. To amt. reed, from Rev. W. A. L,utz,
Augsburg Mission 2 50
Nov. 19. To amt. reed, from Rev. C.A.Rose, Bethel 600
Nov. 19. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Rose, St.
Paul's 3 00
Nov. 19. To amt. reed, from Rev.C. A. Rose, Christ's 1 00
Nov. 30. To amt. reed, from J. K. Patterson, St.
James, Concord .... 6 78
Dec. 24. To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's ^ 6 20
1896.
Jan. 14. To amt. reed, from Rev. V. Y. Boozer,
Frieden's 1 54
Feb. 10. To amt. reed, from Rev. H. N. Miller,
Salem 2 00 $ 63 29
1895. Cr.
Dec. 18. By check to Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.| 53 55
1896.
April 22. By check to Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. 9 74
$ 63 29 $ 63 29
BEACKWEEDER WILE FUND.
1895. DR.
May 1. To cash on hand . $ 40 00
Nov. 4. To July dividend 20 00
1896.
April 21. To January dividend 20 00 $ 80 00
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1895. CR.
Nov. 18. By cash to Winston Mission $ 40 00
Amount due Will Fund 40 00
$ 80 00 $ 80 00
To balance Will Fund $ 40 00
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
1894. DR.
Nov. 12. To cash from Rev. W. P. Huddle's charge $ 3 10
1896.
April 10. To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose's charge . 2 00 $ 5 10
1895. Cr.
June 24. By order paid Jonas Cook, Treas. N. C.
College $ 3 10
Amount due North Carolina College . . 2 00
$ 5 10 $ 5 10
To balance N. C. College $ 2 00
winston mission.
1895. Dr.
May 1. To amt. on hand for Winston Mission . $ 10 03
May 6. To cash from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Lebanon 1 10
May 6. To cash from Rev. G. D. Bernheim, St.
Matthew's 1 25
June 6. To cash from Mr. W. Ridenhour., St.
John's (Cabarrus) 2 00
Nov. 18. To cash from Blackwelder Will Fund . . 40 00
Nov. 18. To cash from I. Frank Patterson, personal 5 62 $ 60 00
1895. Cr.
Nov. 18. By check to J. E. Cooper, Treas. Board
Missions $ 60 00
ada stirewalt fund.
1895. Dr.
May 1. To cash on hand $ 2 36 $ 2 36
1895. Cr.
June 28. By order paid M. A. Stirewalt .... $ 2 36
south view orphan home.
1895. Dr.
Sept. 9. To amt. reed, from J. K. Patterson, St.
James, Concord $ 7 13
/
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Nov. 15. To amt. reed, from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop,
personal 2 00
Nov. 30. To amt. reed, from David Cooper, Con-
cordia 60
Dec. 2. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Marks,
St. Mark's 7 72
Dec. 9. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Marks,
Lutheran Chapel 5 16-
Dec. 10. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Marks,
Centre Grove 2 80
Dec. 24. To amt. reed, from Rev. H. N. Miller,
Salem . 1. 82
1896.
Jan. 4. To amt. reed, from Rev. G. H. Cox, Organ 4 48
Jan. 4. To amt. reed, from Rev. G. H. Cox,
Ebenezer 4 74
Jan. 4. To amt. reed, from Rev. G. H. Cox,
Immanuel's 2 64
Jan. 18. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Brown,
Union 2 50 '
Jan. 18. To amt. reed, from Rev. C. A. Brown,
Christiana 2 50 $ 44 09
1895. Cr.
Dec. 19. By check to Hon. H. S. Trout, Treas. ,
Roanoke, Va $ 25 41
1896.
April 22. By check to Hon. H. S. Trout .... 18 68
$ 44 09 $ 44 09
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by Rev.
C. B. King, and was received for reference to committee.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your committee would respectfully submit the following annual
report.
There were held during the year four regular meetings, at which
the following business was transacted :
I. HOME MISSION POINTS.
The Home Mission points considered by the Executive Committee
were Burlington, St. Andrew's, Forsyth, Davie, and Mt. Carmel.
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Rev. C. B. Miller resigned the Burlington mission on July 15, 1895.
His salary has been paid up in full. Rev. V. Y. Boozer was called to
succeed Rev. Miller, at a salary of $250 per annum from the commit-
tee. The congregation approved the committee's call, and Rev.
Boozer took charge August 1, 1895. He has received $50 on salary.
There is yet due him $137.50 up to May 1, 1896. Pastor Boozer is
giving general satisfaction. He reports the work in good condition.
Rev. J. D. Shealy resigned the St. Andrew's pastorate on Nov. 1,
1895. His salary has been paid in full. Rev. H. A. McCullough,
having accepted the committee's call, took charge of this pastorate
Nov.. i, 1895. The Synod is due him $100 up to May 1, 1896. Rev.
McCullough is highly esteemed in the pastorate and is making pro-
gress in the work.
Rev. H. A. Trexler has been continued as pastor in the Forsyth
Mission. We are due him up to May 1st, 1896, $120, ($20 on year
before last, and $100 last year's synodical appropriation). Pastor
Trexler has done faithful work in the Forsyth field. He suggests
that Synod appropriate $50 to this point next year. We refer his
recommendation to Synod.
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop discontinued work in the Davie Mission in
July, 1895. His salary has been paid up in full. In view of the fact
that Synod failed to make any appropriation to the Davie Mission
last year, the Executive Committee was unable to provide for con-
tinued work in this field. We recommend the condition of this mis-
sion to the consideration of Synod.
Mt. Carmel has been under the care of Revs. J. Q. Wertz and B. S.
Brown (see Parochial Reports).
II. BENEFICIARIES.
Mr. T. C. Parker is the only beneficiary student at North Carolina
College now receiving synodical aid. He will graduate this year
with honor to the college and himself and the church.
III. MISCELLANEOUS.
According to Synod's instructions, the vacant lot in Lexington,
N. C, owned by the Synod, was sold to the Lowe Bros, in December,
1895, for $550. The money was placed in the hands of the Treasurer
of Synod and appropriated toward home missions.
Synod's resolution in regard to the organ at Lexington was carried
out by the Executive Committee. The organ is now in St. Andrew's
church.
Mr. J. D. Heilig of Salisbury was elected Treasurer pro tern, of
20 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod on March io, 1896, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death
of Mr. I. F. Patterson.
RESOLUTION OF CHRIST'S CHURCH.
In view of a possible town between Christ's church and Salisbury,
the church council of Christ's church, in session March 28, 1896,
passed the following resolution, which was referred to the Executive
Committee, viz.: "We desire to place Christ's church under the care
of the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Synod with the
understanding that Rev. C. A. Rose's services be continued until the
committee are in position to call a pastor for this congregation and
the contemplated new mission." Christ's church contributes at
present $100 towards pastor's salary. We refer the resolution to
Synod.
Synod's present indebtedness is $2677.88, and is divided as follows :
To Home Missionaries $357 50
To the Winston Mission 721 00
To the Executors of I. F. Patterson 300 00
To interest on above (about) 24 00
To the J. C. Gibson note, with interest 324 00
To amount assumed for St. Andrew's church 64 92
To amount interest on above 5 00
To Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D 100 00
To Visitor Co. for printing early Minutes of Synod 24 00
To Henkel & Co., for printing Minutes, &c, last year .... 127 56
To Board of Church Extension note due May, 1896 253 90
To Board of Church Extension note due May, 1896 400 00
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. We second the President's recommendation concerning an ap-
propriate memorial to the late I. F. Patterson, who was also treasurer
of the Executive Committee.
2. We recommend that the Committee on the Executive Commit-
tee's Report take into consideration (1st), the advisableness of ask-
ing the Woman's Missionary Society of the North Carolina Synod to
take some part in the support of the Burlington Mission ; (2d), the
order and manner in which Synod's debts should be paid.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
JESSE W. MILLER,
C. B. KING.
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Mr. H. A. Klueppelberg was excused from further attend-
ance upon the sessions of Synod.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Rev. C. L. T. Fisher.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, 9 o'clock a. m.
Synod was opened with singing and prayer. The roll
was called, and the minutes of the first session were read and
approved.
On motion, the Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., theological pro-
fessor and corresponding delegate from the South Carolina
Synod, was received as an advisory member of this Synod.
Dr. Voigt then addressed Synod, conveying the greetings of
the body which he represents and speaking of the importance
of the cultivation of more intimate and cordial relations be-
tween the several bodies constituting our Southern Church.
The President, in a brief reply, gave Dr. Voigt a hearty
welcome in the name of Synod.
Rev. Thos. H. L,aw, D. D., District Superintendent of
the American Bible Society, was invited to a seat within the
bar of Synod.
Revs. T. H. Strohecker, Sidney D. Steffy, and Mr. T. C.
Parker were invited to seats as advisory members.
On motion, it was resolved to accord the floor of Synod
to Rev. Dr. Law at three o'clock this afternoon for the pur-
pose of presenting the claims of the American Bible Society.
The President announced the following
Note. — At 8 o'clock P. M., divine service was held, at which time Rev. W. P.
Huddle preached from the text, Ps. 104 : 23.
22 MINUTES E. I-. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING COMMITTEES,
i. On President 's Report. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
J. Q. Wertz, H. A. Trexler, and George E. Ritchie and
Jesse W. Miller, Esqs.
2. On State of the Church. — Revs. B. S. Brown, C. C.
Lyerly, and Mr. L,. J. Ketchie.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. W. A.
Eutz, W. P. Huddle, and Mr. M. E. Blackwelder.
4. On Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. Geo. H.
Cox, C. A. Rose, J. Q. Wertz, and Messrs. Jno. C. Eentz
and S. G. Patterson.
5. On Missions. — Revs. C. L,. T. Fisher, H. A. Trexler,
and Mr. L,. A. Carman.
6. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. J. Q.
Wertz, C. B. King, and Mr. M. B. Bosch.
7. On Reports and Proceedings of Co?iferences . — Revs. W.
Kimball, H. W. Jeffcoat, and Mr. C. B. Dry.
8. On Petitions and Absentees. — Revs. H. N. Miller, V. Y.
Boozer, Karl Boldt, and Mr. E. E- Burke.
9. On Vacancies. — Revs. H. M. Brown, P. H. E. Derrick,
and Mr. J. A. Miller.
10. On Finance. — Dr. M. E- Stevens, Capt. Jonas Cook,
and Mr. M. Tise.
11. On Appropriations. — Revs. C. A. Rose, Geo. H. Cox,
W. A. Eutz, and Messrs. Jas. D. Heilig and Jno D. Ketchie.
12. On Apportionment. — Revs. C. B. King, V. Y. Boozer,
and Capt. Jonas Cook.
13. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. C. A. Brown, H. A.
McCullough, and Mr. C. B. Dry.
Ex -Secretary, Rev. C B. King, read his report which
was received as information, and the thanks of Synod re-
turned to Rev. King for the donation of his expenses. A
vote of thanks was also extended to the Ex-President, Rev.
B. S. Brown, for the donation of the expenses incident to
the discharge of his duties.
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The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That no resolution shall be entertained by the President
of Synod unless presented in writing.
The President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College not being present, his report was read by the Secre-
tary and received for reference to committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CARO-
LINA COLLEGE.
To the President, Members, and Brethren of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Brethren : — The attendance at North Carolina College is about the
same as when I made last report, there being (71) seventy-one on the
roll. The deportment has been good, and the progress satisfactory.
At the regular meeting of the Board in October last, the President of
the College made a report to the Board, which report was referred to
a committee, with instructions to consider said report, and report
their action to the Board at a called meeting, the time of which to be
named by the committee ; hence, a meeting of the Board was called
Feb. 25, 1896, when said committee made the following report, which
was adopted by the Board and ordered to be reported to Synod by the
chairman of the Board, to wit :
1. It gives us pleasure to note that the number of students for the
present scholastic year has not decreased.
2d. That it is a source of encouragement to know that no indebt-
edness has been incurred by the present administration for the current
expenses of the institution.
3d. That we endorse heartily and fully the course the faculty has
pursued, and appreciate the character of the work they have accom-
plished, but regret that the number of students has not been larger.
4th. Now we call your attention to the difficulties in the way of
the continued and final success of North Carolina College :
1st. From the President's report we find that only eleven students
are in College from the whole territory of the North Carolina Synod
outside of the local patronage ; and that only seven of these are in
the college classes.
2d. That the endowment fund is far too small to enable the institu-
tion to compete with other colleges in offering reduced tuition to se-
cure young men of limited means as pupils.
3d. No scholarships have been created to enable the faculty to offer
worthy, but destitute individuals an education free of cost.
4th. Academies have sprung up on every side which offer low
24 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
board and tuition with which the College cannot in its present condi-
tion compete.
5th. Want of interest and loyalty on the part of some of our pastors
and laymen to Synod's institutions ; hence, in view of all the facts
before us, we recommend the following for adoption by the Board :
ist. That we ask a renewed expression of interest and appreciation
from Synod for the College and a sincere pledge of co-operation and
loyalty to the same.
2d. That we ask Synod to authorize the Board to place a man in
the field to raise money to pay the present indebtedness of the insti-
tution, to increase the endowment by securing bonds and cash for
the same, and to solicit students at home and abroad, and that the
pastors co-operate with the agent in securing funds and students.
3d. That a hall be provided on the grounds to furnish opportunity
for students to board themselves at low rates.
V. R. STICKLEY,
J. Q. WERTZ,
C. A. ROSE,
Committee.
The following resolution was adopted by the Board :
Resolved, That in view of the fact that there is a growing disposi-
tion on the part of some of those who have given bonds to the en-
dowment fund of the College to repudiate the same, and that in view
of the fact that under present conditions the life of the institution is
dependent on the interest of said fund, and that it is not our desire to
collect this interest by distraint, we urgently request Synod to take
some action to impress upon our people the great importance of the
endowment, and their moral and legal obligation to pay the same.
By action of Synod, Rev. F. W. E. Peschau has forfeited his mem-
bership in the Board of Trustees, whose place this session of Synod
will supply.
It is earnestly to be hoped that Synod will renew her interest in
the College, and not permit the enemies of the institution within the
Synod to bury the College with its late lamented and faithful Presi-
dent.
ENDOWMENT FUND.
There has been collected since last report $484.48 of the endow-
ment fund. Whole amount of endowment fund collected, $3745.06,
of which amount $3209.23 has been safely invested, leaving in the
hands of the Treasurer $535.83 for investment.
Respectfully submitted,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Chairman Board of Trustees.
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' The President of the Board of Trustees of Mt. Amoena
Female Seminary offered his report, which was received and
referred to committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MT. AMCENA
FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mont Amoena Female Seminary has had another year of prosperity
and usefulness. The Faculty has been about the same as before.
The number of students to be catalogued this year is also about the
same as formerly.
In February last, Prof. C. L. T. Fisher resigned as principal of the
institution, having been asked to take charge of work elsewhere, but
we are happy to say that upon urgent request of the trustees, and
upon mature deliberation, he decided to withdraw his resignation.
We bespeak for him and the school of which he is the head, the con-
tinued confidence, patronage, and support of which they are so well
worthy. B. S. BROWN,
President Board of Trustees.
Reports on the State of the Church were read and referred
to committee. Lay-delegates were also heard.
On motion, Rev. J. F. Moser of the Evangelical Lutheran
Tennessee Synod was invited to a seat as advisory member.
Rev. J. P. Miller, corresponding delegate of the Tennes-
see Synod to this body, was received, and conveyed the
fraternal greetings of the body from which he comes.
Rev. W. C. Alexander of the First Presbyterian church,
Concord, was invited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
Rev. H. A. McCullough was excused from further at-
tendance upon this morning's session.
Reports on State of the Church were resumed.
On motion, Synod adjourned at half past eleven o'clock
to meet as a ministerium.
Benediction by the President.
THIRD SESSION.
Friday, 2 o'clock p. m.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. P. H. E. Derrick.
The roll call and reading of minutes were dispensed with.
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Rev. M. A. Smith of the Methodist church was intro-
duced and invited to a seat within the bar of Synod. Rev.
C. B. Miller was invited to a seat as an advisory member.
On motion, the hearing of Reports on the State of the
Church was deferred.
The delegates to the United Synod rendered their report,
which was received and considered by items.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
The fifth convention of the United Synod of the Evangelical Lu-
theran Church in the South was held in Christ church, Staunton,
Va., September i8th-2ist, 1895.
Of the delegates elected to represent this body, the following were
present : Revs. B. S. Brown, Geo. H. Cox, J. Q. Wertz, V. R. Stick-
ley, C. A. Marks, M. G. G. Scherer, and Messrs. Jas. P. Cook, J. D.
Heilig, C. H. Duls, S. H. Hearne, and J. A. Davidson.
The Synod was organized by the election of Rev. R. C. Holland,
D. D., of Charleston, S. C, president; Rev. L. G. M. Miller, D. D.,
of Roanoke, Va., vice-president; Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, of Con-
cord, N. C, secretary; and C. H. Duls, Esq., of Charlotte, N. C,
treasurer.
The sessions of Synod were characterized by a marked degree of
harmony and unanimity, and the general interests of our beloved
Zion received due consideration.
As of special interest and importance to the church at large we
would make mention of the following actions, viz. , the appointment
of a committee charged with the dxity of endeavoring to effect a uni-
fication of our church papers, whereby there might result a paper
which shall be the acknowledged organ of the United Synod ; the
instruction to the Committee on Common Service "to confer with
similar committees of other general bodies" with a view to securing
"a Common Book of Service throughout, including liturgy, minis-
terial acts, and hymns" ; the adoption of the plan of co-operation
submitted by the General Synod and the General Council.
The following resolutions, looking to the expansion of the work of
the United Synod and the increase of its resources, claim the atten-
tion of this body :
Item 1. That the Board of Missions apportion and raise among
the Synods, constituting the United Synod, for Foreign Missions the
sum of $4,500 annually, and for Home Missions the sum of $8,000
annually. (United Synod Minutes, page 47.)
We recommend that our Synod endeavor to raise its proportional
part of these amounts.
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Item 2. That one Sunday of each quarter be designated by all
Sunday-schools in the United Synod as Missionary Sunday, and that
on that Sunday the children be especially addressed on the subject of
Missions, and offerings be taken for this object. (United Synod
Minutes, page 47.)
We recommend that our pastors be requested to urge this matter
upon the Sunday-schools.
Item 3. That the churches be urged to set apart two Sundays of
each year — Whitsunday and the second Sunday in November — for
receiving missionary offerings, and that the Board furnish special
envelopes for this purpose. (United Synod Minutes, page 47.)
We recommend that our congregations take such collections at
such times and in such ways as may be most acceptable to them.
Item 4. That another theological professor be employed by the
directors, to begin labor at the opening of the session beginning in
October, 1896 ; and that the directors provide for his support by call-
ing upon the district synods for a pro rata appropriation thereto.
(Minutes United Synod, page 60.)
We recommend that Synod approve this action and make provision
for the payment of its proportion of the professor's salary.
Item 5. That we heartily commend to our people the support of
the orphan work, recommend to our district synods the appropria-
tion of a definite sum for this purpose, and suggest as an aid in se-
curing this amount the appointment of an Orphan Home Day in our
congregations and Sunday-schools. (Minutes United Synod, page 65. )
We recommend that a collection be taken for this object in each
church at such time as may be most convenient to the congregations.
Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
GEO. H. COX,
B. S. BROWN,
V. R. STICKXEY,
J. D. HEIUIG,
JAS. P. COOK.
Item 1. Recommendation adopted.
On motion, the consideration of this report was suspended
in order that Synod might hear the address of the Rev. Dr.
L,aw.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure the address of Rev.
Thos. H. I,aw, D. D., Superintendent of the American Bible Society
28 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
for North and South Carolina, and recornrnend to our congregations
the propriety of assisting the American Bible Society in its work by
a yearly collection to be forwarded to the above named Superintend-
ent, at Spartanburg, S. C, and of taking advantage of its liberal of-
fers towards the owning of a Bible by each of our people, particularly
of the children of our church.
Several Reports on the State of the Church were heard,
and Synod resumed consideration of the Report of Delegates
to the United Synod.
Item 2. Recommendation adopted.
Item 3. Recommendation adopted.
Mr. James D. Heilig was excused from Saturday's ses-
sions.
Pending discussion of item 4, Synod adjourned. Prayer
by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
FOURTH SESSION.
Saturday, May 2d, 9 o'clock a. m.
Synod was called to order, and opened with devotional
exercises conducted by Rev. Dr. Voigt.
The minutes were read and approved.
Revs. Iy. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions
and Church Extension, and L,. E. Busby were invited to
seats as advisory members. Revs. B. F. Davis and J. R.
Moose were invited to seats within the bar of Synod.
The Report of Delegates to the United Synod was resumed.
Item 4. Recommendation unanimously adopted. Under
this item the following was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod add a column to the Parochial Report for
the purpose of raising $300 for the theological professor's salary.
Item 5. Recommendation adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of Directors of the Theological Seminary was
read, received, and referred to the proper committee.
Note. — Divine service was held at 8 P. M. ; sermon by Rev. H. M. Brown on
Beneficiary Education ; collection, J6.74.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
REPORT OF DIRECTORS OF THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Mr. President : Being the only member of the Board of Directors
of the Theological Seminary from this Synod who attended a meet-
ing of said Board within the past year, I beg to offer the following re-
port :
The Board held a meeting at Columbia, S. C, April 9, 1896, at
which were present representatives from the synods of South Caroli-
na, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Rev. E. T. Horn, D.
D. , was chosen president of the Board ; Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.,
vice-president ; Prof. George B. Cromer, secretary ; and Hon. H. S.
Trout, treasurer.
The only business of importance was the election, in accordance
with instructions of the late meeting of the United Synod, of another
Theological Professor. The Rev. L. A. Fox, D. D., of Roanoke Col-
lege, was unanimously chosen to this position, at a salary of $ 1200
per annum, and the Board took steps toward providing for his sup-
port by an equitable apportionment of this amount amongst the syn-
ods. The amount asked from this Synod is $300. Rev. A. G. Voigt,
D. D., was appointed to represent the Board at the meetings of the
district synods. As the delegates to the United Synod have already
offered a recommendation concerning this matter, which has been
acted upon by Synod, I have nothing to present.
As a matter of information I would state that there are ten students
present at the Seminary this year.
Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
Rev. W. A. L,utz, corresponding delegate to the Tennes-
see Synod, reported that he had attended the meeting of the
Tennessee Synod, and that he was kindly received.
Rev. Dr. Bernheim, corresponding delegate to the Synod
of South Carolina, reported that, owing to sickness in his
family, he did not attend the meeting of that body, but that
he wrote them a friendly letter.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was read,
and received to be considered seriatim.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your committee, to whom was referred the President's Report,
respectfully submit the following :
I. Three departures from this life have taken place in our synod-
ical ranks, two ministers and one layman, Revs. B. H. W. Runge
and J. D. Shirey, D. D. , and the former treasurer of our Synod, Mr.
30 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
I. Frank Patterson. We recommend that committees be appointed
by the President of Synod to draft suitable memoirs and resolutions
in honor of their, life and labors.
II. As to the matter referred to this Synod by the Southern Con-
ference—
(i) In regard to the church connection of ministers' families, we
recommend that the said regulations be adopted.
(2) The item on "pastoral arrangements" we refer to the Commit-
tee on Pastoral Districts, who have this matter in charge.
III. We also, as recommended by the President, request that the
President of the Northern Conference report the transactions of that
body directly to Synod.
IV. The Frieden's church trouble is not yet settled, and we cannot
see how any additional action of this Synod will restore harmony and
peace.
(1) We therefore recommend that Synod, for the present, leave
matters in statu quo until the Lord providentially opens the way for
this Synod to aid all the parties concerned to adjust their difficulties,
or permit them to do so themselves.
(2) We further recommend that the congregation recently fully
organized in that territory be placed in pastoral connection with
Macedonia church, Burlington, N. C.
(3) We also recommend that the President's report be published
in the Minutes, and that we sustain the President in his action of
this whole matter.
G. D. BERNHEIM,
J. Q. WERTZ,
H. A. TREXLER,
GEO. E. RITCHIE,
JESSE W. MILLER.
Item I. Adopted.
The following committees were appointed to prepare
memoirs: Of Rev. B. W. H. Runge— Revs. G. D. Bern-
heim, D. D., Karl Boldt, and Mr. Andrew Smith ; of Rev.
J. D. Shirey, D. D.— Revs. B. S. Brown, W. A. Lutz, and
Dr. M. L. Stevens ; of Mr. I. Frank Patterson — Revs. W.
Kimball, C. B. King, and Jesse W. Miller, Esq.
At this point the Report of Committee on President's Re-
port was recommitted.
The Committee on Report of Executive Committee re-
ported. The report was received and considered by items.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 3 1
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
We, your Committee on the Report of the Executive Committee,
beg leave to submit the following :
The report placed in our hands is full of information and interest,
covering as it does much of the work of Synod. There is much
ground for thanksgiving and praise to God, our Heavenly Father,
for the good work accomplished during the past year ; as well as sure
ground for encouragement for the future. But it is with sincere re-
gret that your committee must report a heavy debt resting upon the
Synod, and no visible means with which to liquidate that debt. Con-
cerning the matters placed before us we desire to offer the following
RECOMMENDATIONS.
I. That a vote of thanks be given the Executive Committee for the
zealous and faithful manner in which it has discharged the duties de-
volving upon it.
II. That the Executive Committee for the present year look into
the matter presented by Christ's church, and in co-operation with
the pastor, Rev. C. A. Rose, adopt such measures as may be deemed
wisest and best under the circumstances.
III. That Synod ask the Women's Missionary Society of the North
Carolina Synod to adopt the Burlington Mission as the women's mis-
sion, and assume the support of the missionary.
IV. That Mt. Carmel and the Davie Mission be referred to the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
V. That in order to meet the most pressing indebtedness of the
Synod, which is about $1600, vie. first sell the five shares of stock in
the Davis & Wiley Bank, at Salisbury, now owned by the Synod, pro-
vided they can be sold at par, and appropriate the same first to pay-
ing the amount due the estate of I. F. Patterson, deceased ; and sec-
ond, to the printing of the Minutes for 1895 and 1896 ; second, that
the Appropriating Committee be instructed to appropriate every dol-
lar possible of the funds now on hand, to the liquidation of the Syn-
od's debts to our Home Mission work.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
C. A. ROSE,
J. Q. WERTZ,
JOHN C. LENTZ,
S. G. PATTERSON.
Recommendation i. Adopted.
Recommendation 2. Adopted.
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Pending discussion of recommendation 3, Synod adjourn-
ed. Prayer by Rev. L,. K. Probst.
FIFTH SESSION.
Saturday, 2 o'clock p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
The calling of roll and reading of minutes were dispensed
with.
Synod resumed consideration of recommendation 3 of the
Report of Committee on Executive Committee's Report.
Recommendation 3. Adopted.
Recommendation 4. Adopted.
Recommendation 5. Adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of Finance Committee was read, received, and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, beg leave to report as follows :
We have carefully examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers,
and find the same to be correct.
We have received from congregations the following amounts :
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33
Geo. H. Cox . . .
W. S. Bowman .
H. M. Brown . .
P. H. E- Derrick
C. A. Rose . . .
W. P. Huddle .
J. H. C. Fisher
*S. H. Hearne
* Jonas Cook .
W. A. Lutz . .
K. Boldt ....
B. S. Brown . .
V. R. Stickley .
H. W. Jeffcoat
H.N. Miller. .
V. Y. Boozer .
*C.T. Bernhardt
H. A. Trexler . .
C. A. Brown . . .
J. Q. Wertz . . .
W. H. Cone . . .
M. G. G. Scherer
C. C. Eyerly .
* Geo. E. Ritchie
t Collection . .
H.A.M'Cullough
* J. R. Faggart .
X Collection
CHURCHES.
Organ. . . .
Ebenezer . .
Immanuel. .
St. Mark's . .
f Low's. . . .
J Coble's . . .
1 St. Paul's . .
I Richland . .
( Mt. Olive . .
( St. Stephen's
(St. Paul's . .
^Bethel. . . .
(Christ ....
f St. Peter's . .
(St. Matthew's
Luther's . . .
Albemarle . .
Holy Trinity .
j Augsburg Mis.
t Hopewell .
St. Paul's . .
( St. Michael
■< St. Paul's .
(Amity . . .
( St. Enoch .
1 Trinity . .
i Concordia .
( St. Luke's .
( Salem . . .
-; Grace . . .
(Lebanon .
f Macedonia
t Frieden's . .
St. John's, Salis,
Shiloh . .
Bethany .
Nazareth .
( Union . . .
\ Christiana
(Lu'ran Chapel
•< Center Grove
(St. Mark's .
St. James .. . .
New Bethel . .
St.Matthew's(D
Providence Miss.
Pilgrim (D.)
St. John's. .
( Mt. Hermon
< St. Andrew's
( Cold Water .
Prosperity . .
to
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$66 93
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$1207 66
♦Delegates, t Taken Friday night, t Taken Saturday night.
34 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Of the above mentioned sums, $1105.67 has been turned over to the
Treasurer, and we have receipts for the same. The balance, $96.81,
we have in cash on hand, to be turned over to the Treasurer in ex-
change for his receipt.
The following mentioned churches met their full apportionments :
Organ, Ebenezer, Emmanuel — G. H. Cox, pastor.
St. Mark's— W. S. Bowman, D. D., pastor.
Macedonia — V. Y. Boozer, pastor.
Bethel, Christ — C. A. Rose, pastor.
St. Matthew's— W. P. Huddle, pastor.
Holy Trinity (Mt. Pleasant) .
St. Enoch, Trinity — V. R. Stickley, pastor.
Salem, Grace, Lebanon — H. N. Miller, pastor.
Shiloh, Bethany, Nazareth — H. A. Trexler, pastor.
Lutheran Chapel — J. Q. Wertz, pastor.
/ St. James — M. G. G. Scherer, pastor.
Mt. Hermon, St. Andrew's, Cold Water — H. A. McCullough, pastor.
Augsburg Mission — W. A. Lutz, pastor.
The following mentioned churches exceeded their apportionments :
St. Paul's— C. A. Rose, pastor.
St. Luke's — H. W. Jeffcoat, pastor.
Richmond — H. M. Brown, pastor.
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS,
JONAS COOK,
MARSHALL TISE.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. B. S. Brown be appointed a committee of one
to lay before the next Synodical Convention of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary Society the action of Synod in requesting
aid for the Burlington mission.
Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions and
Church Extension, was accorded the floor of Synod. In a
brief speech he set forth the condition and needs of the work
under the direction of said Board.
The President, Rev. V. R. Stickley, and Dr. M. L,. Ste-
vens were excused for the remainder of this session. Jesse
W. Miller, Esq., was excused from attendance after the con-
clusion of this session.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was again
presented.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Item II. Recommendation i. Adopted.
Recommendation 2. Not adopted.
Item III. Adopted.
In accordance with the foregoing action, Rev. W. A. Lutz,
President of the Northern Conference, read the following re-
port which was received for action :
REPORT OF PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHERN CON-
FERENCE.
The Northern Conference held two sessions during the year. The
minutes show that the Conference has tried to discharge the duties
imposed upon it by the Constitution of Synod. The sad and dis-
organizing effect of the bitter and prolonged rupture in the once
happy Frieden's congregation has weighed heavily upon Conference,
and it being apparent, that a congregation thus divided cannot pros-
per, Conference unanimously resolved to present the following re-
quest to Synod :
"Resolved, 1. That this Conference ask Synod to reconsider its
actions concerning the Frieden's congregation.
Resolved, 2. That Synod endeavor to reconcile all the parties
and restore peace and harmony."
W. A. LUTZ, Pres.
V. Y. BOOZER, Sec
The consideration of this report was deferred until after
the disposal of the Report of Committee on President's Re-
port.
Item IV. (Report of Committee on President's Report.)
Recommendation 1. Adopted.
Recommendation 2. Adopted.
Recommendation 3. Adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the adoption of the Report of the Committee on
President's Report obviates the necessity of any action on the Report
of the President of the Northern Conference.
Synod adjourned to meet as a Ministerium. Benediction
by Rev. B. S. Brown.
Note.— Divine service was held at 8 o'clock P. M. Sermon by Rev. W. A. Eutz
on the subject of Missions ; collection, $5.18
36 MINUTES E. T,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SIXTH SESSION.
Monday, May 4, 9 o'clock a. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
The roll was called, and the minutes were read and approved.
The Report of Committee on Vacancies was read, re-
ceived, and considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your Committee on Vacancies find the following churches and
pastorates vacant :
St. John's, Salisbury ; St. John's, Cabarrus, and Frieden's, Guil-
ford ; the Mt. Pleasant, Davidson, and Davie pastorates.
Frieden's, Guilford, having been provided for, your committee
would recommend the following :
1. That St. John's, Salisbury ; St. John's, Cabarrus, the Mt. Pleas-
ant and Davidson pastorates be urged to call pastors to break unto
them the bread of life at as early date as possible.
2. That the Davie pastorate be referred to the Committee on Peti-
tions. H. M. BROWN,
P. H. E. DERRICK,
J. L. MILLER.
Items 1 and 2. Adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The Committee on Petitions and Absentees reported.
The report was received to be considered seriatim.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND AB-
SENTEES.
Your Committee on Petitions and Absentees beg leave to submit
the following report on the papers in its possession :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, stating that he has gone
to Georgia to preach for a congregation there, and asking to be ex-
cused. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, asking to be excused,
claiming physical hindrances, no conveyance, and the fact that he
has no charge to represent. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. G. F. SchaefFer, asking that his absence
be considered excusable on account of sickness. We recommend
that he be excused.
No. 4 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, stating sickness as the
cause of his absence. Mr. Cone encloses, as is his praiseworthy cus-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
torn, a contribution to Synod with his request. We recommend that
he be excused.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, asking to be excused
on account of his affliction, and requesting the prayers of Synod.
We recommend that he be excused, and that the members of Synod
commend him in prayer to the mercy of God.
No. 6 is a letter from Rev. W. A. Lutz, tendering his resignation
as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amcena Female Semi-
nary, claiming inability to attend regularly the meetings of the Board.
We recommend that his resignation be accepted.
No. 7 is a letter from Rev. B. S. Brown, tendering his resignation
as a member of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Female Semi-
nary, claiming difficulties in the way of attending future meetings of
the Board. We recommend that his resignation be accepted.
No. 8 is a petition from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, asking an appropria-
tion of $300 toward his salary for the coming year. We recommend
that the matter be referred to the Executive Committee.
No. 9 is a petition from the congregations of Holy Trinity, Albe-
marle, and Prosperity, signed by the officers of the three churches,
asking to be formed into a pastorate, known as the Mt. Pleasant pastor-
ate. We recommend that Synod so constitute them.
No. 10 is a letter from H. L. JBeckerdite, in behalf of the Hopewell
congregation, requesting that said congregation be placed under the
care of the pastor of Augsburg mission. We recommend that the
request be granted.
No. 11 is a petition from St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran church,
New Berne, N. C, submitting constitution and begging to be received
into official connection with Synod. We have examined the consti-
tution, and find it consistent with the constitution of Synod. We
recommend that this petition be granted.
No. 12 is a letter from the South View Orphan Home, giving in-
formation about needed work and asking this Synod to appropriate
$225.00 for the coming year. We recommend that the letter be read,
and that all the pastors make a special appeal to their churches,
Sunday-schools, and other church organizations, and use their utmost
endeavor to raise the needed amount.
No. 13 is a communication from St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran
congregation, Asheville, N. C, petitioning to be received into official
connection with this Synod. Having found their constitution con-
sistent with the constitution of Synod, we recommend that petition
be granted.
No. 14 is a certificate of dismissal for Rev. L. E. Busby from the
South Carolina Synod. We recommend that he be enrolled as a
member of this Synod.
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
No. 15 is a letter from the councils of the Davie mission, asking
Synod to assist them in securing a pastor, and that Rev. Kimball be
sent to them. We recommend that this Synod approve their pro-
posed pastoral arrangement, and that the sum of $50.00 be appropri-
ated to the support of Rev. Kimball for the first year.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDERSON N. MILLER,
V. Y. BOOZER,
K. BOLDT,
E. L. BURKE.
Items 1 to n. Adopted.
Item 12. Action deferred until after Report of Commit-
tee on Apportionment.
Items 14 and 15. Adopted.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher was excused for absence from the
sessions of this Synod.
The following resolution was adopted :
SYMPATHY FOR THE CUBANS.
Resolved, Inasmuch as the enjoyment, anywhere, of civil and re-
ligious liberty is a priceless boon of the great reformation by Luther ;
and recognizing the inalienable right of all peoples to self-govern-
ment : We hereby express our unfeigned sympathy for the Cubans
in their struggle for liberty and independence, deploring the atroci-
ties committed by combatants on either side.
JONAS COOK,
W. A. LUTZ.
The Committee on Conferential Proceedings rendered the
following report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONFERENTIAL PRO-
CEEDINGS.
Your Committee on Conferential Proceedings submit the follow-
ing:
All the business of our two Conferences, claiming the attention of
Synod, has been brought before it through other channels, and has
been considered and disposed of. Therefore we have nothing to pre-
sent but this report.
Respectfully submitted, W. KIMBALL,
H. W. JEFFCOAT,
C. B. DRY.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
The Committee on Memoir of Rev. B. H. W. Runge pre-
sented their report, which was adopted by a rising vote. See
pages 40 and 41.
The Committee on Memoir of Rev. J. D. Shirey, D. D.,
presented their report, which was adopted by a rising vote.
See page 42.
The Committee on Memoir of Mr. I. Frank Patterson
presented their report, which was adopted by a rising vote.
See page 43.
Death of Rev. J. B. Davis, D. D.— By an oversight the former President failed
to call attention, in his report, to the death of our venerable father in God, Rev. J.
B. Davis, D. D., which occurred at Salem, Va., January 3, 1896. Attention is here
called to the matter in order that the President now in office may make note of it
in his report and that suitable action may be taken thereon at the next meeting
of Synod.— Secretary.
IN MEMORY OF
Rev. B. Henry W. Runce.
Born in Wilmington, N. C, Jan. 2, 1864.
Died in Wilmington, N. C, June 15, 1895.
Aged 31 years, 5 months, and 13 days.
The subject of this memoir was born of Lutheran parents ;
his father was a most excellent man, devoted to his children,
who had lost their mother in their early years, and whom he
trained in the fear and admonition of the Lord. A second mar-
riage made no change in the bringing up of those children un-
der the influence of the Christian religion, for the second
mother was also a member of the Lutheran church.
During the Easter festival of 1878, he was received into the
communion of St. Paul's Lutheran church, of Wilmington, N.
C. , by the rite of confirmation, after having been instructed by
the pastor, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, and he always honored the
profession then made by a truly consistent life.
Having a desire to enter the ministry, he gave up a good po-
sition as an employee of the railroad, and went to college in
Newberry, S. C, but afterwards finished his classical course in
North Carolina College, where he graduated in 1890.
A number of members of St. Paul's Lutheran church seeing
Bro. Runge's fitness for the Gospel ministry, and knowing his
ardent desire to be useful in the church by preaching the Gos-
pel, provided the means for sending him to the Lutheran The-
ological Seminary at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, where he had
very nearly finished his three years' course, when he was at-
tacked by sickness and was sent to a hospital for some length
of time.
After his recovery he returned home and frequently assisted
the Lutheran pastors in Wilmington, N. C. At the meeting of
our Synod in 1894, having passed a "very satisfactory exami-
nation," it was resolved that Bro. Runge be ordained, which
doubtless would have been done at that meeting, but at his own
request his ordination was deferred "to take place whenever
he shall have received a call to some congregation."
Unfortunately Bro. Runge was attacked with typhoid pneu-
monia at the very time that he received a call from the churches
in East Tennessee, made vacant by the death of Rev. A. J.
Brown, D. D., which occasioned the passing of the following
resolution by the Ministerium of the North Carolina Synod of
1895 : "Resolved, That our Ministerium has heard with regret of
the illness of our brother, B. H. W. Runge, and hereby express
our love and sympathy for him in his affliction, praying that
the blessings of the Lord our God may rest upon him, and that
he may soon be restored to his wonted health, and that the
committee appointed to ordain him shall perform their duty
whenever in their judgment it is prudent to do so." Accord-
ingly, upon the advice of his physicians, he, having sufficiently
recovered his health, was ordained in St. Paul's Lutheran
church on the 2d of June, 1895.
Only thirteen days was our young brother in the ministry ;
soon after his ordination he was again stricken down with sick-
ness which ended his days on earth, June 15, 1895, to spend a
happy eternity with his Savior whom he loved. His remains
lie buried in the family burial place in Oakdale cemetery, near
Wilmington, N. C.
We submit the following resolution for the consideration of
Synod :
Resolved, That we deplore the early death of our brother,
the Rev. B. H. W. Runge, but bow with submission to the will
of Almighty God, who seeth not as man seeth, but who doeth
all things well, in removing him so soon from the vineyard of
the Lord here on earth to himself in heaven ; and that we ex-
tend to his bereaved relatives and friends our hearty sympathy,
directing them for comfort to the consolations of the Gospel.
G. D. BERNHEIM,
K. BOLDT,
ANDREW SMITH.
IN MEMORIAM.
Rev. J. D. SHIREY, D. D.
Your committee to prepare a memorial of Rev. J. D. Shirey,
D. D., reports as follows :
Whereas, God has seen fit to remove from us our beloved
and faithful brother, Rev. J. D. Shirey, D. D., who died April
5th, 1896, just after the sun of Easter's morn had risen, be it
Resolved, 1. That we murmur not at our heavy loss, but
humbly own the hand of God in this instance of His hidden
wisdom.
Resolved, 2. That we extend sympathy to the son and daugh-
ters he has left, but point them to the Gospel for comfort, es-
pecially to the consideration that their loss has been but an
experience of gain to him in his heavenly home.
Resolved, 3. That a page of our Minutes be devoted to his
memory in recognition of the facts that his long continued
services of the church have been always marked by devotion to
duty and love for humanity, that his labors in our Synod have
been characterized by earnest consecration and have been at-
tended with true success ; that his work as president of our
college has been self-denying, efficient, and greatly beneficial
to the interests of education, and that in all relations of life he
was conscientious, candid, and kind.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
W. A. LUTZ,
M. L. STEVENS.
IN MEMORIAM.
Mr. I. Frank Patterson.
Whereas, It having pleased Almighty God, the Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ and source of all being, to remove from
the church militant to the rest that remaineth for the people of
God, our dear brother, I. Frank Patterson, the faithful and effi-
cient Treasurer of our Synod ; therefore,
Resolved, i. That we as a Synod record with profound sor-
sow the death of this good and useful man.
Resolved, 2. That we will ever cherish in our memory the
faithful services rendered the Synod, as its Treasurer, as well
as his devoted piety and the great interest he manifested in all
the enterprises of our beloved Zion.
Resolved, 3. That we highly appreciate his liberal bequest
of Two Thousand Dollars for the cause of missions.
Resolved, 4. That while we regret so much the loss of this
good and useful brother, yet we bow in humility with pious
and holy resignation to the will of our "Heavenly Father, who
doeth all things well."
Resolved, 5. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved family, conveying to them our sincere sympathy in
this their hour of trial.
Respectfully submitted,
W. KIMBALL,
C. B. KING,
JESSE W. MILLER.
44 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts presented the follow-
ing report, which was received and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your Committee on Pastoral Districts, report that we have had
placed in our hands a petition from the councils of St. Luke's and
Concordia Evangelical Lutheran churches, stating that they have not
been united into a pastorate ; and that they, under the present ar-
rangement, are not able to adequately support a pastor.
They, therefore, ask that Synod duly consider their condition and
devise and perfect some plan whereby an efficient pastoral district
be formed.
As there are no vacant congregations contiguous to the above
named churches which could be united with them, and after confer-
ring with the pastor, H. W. Jeffcoat, and Jesse W. Miller, Esq., dele-
gates from St. Luke's, at their request, we recommend that Synod
let them remain as they are.
Respectfully submitted, C. A. BROWN,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
C. B. DRY.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That as soon as the executors of the estate of I. Frank
Patterson, deceased, shall pay into the treasury of Synod the $2,000
bequeathed the Synod in the will of the lamented brother Patterson,
the Treasurer of Synod in connection with the Executive Committee
invest the funds according to the directions of the said will.
The following with reference to St. Matthew's (Wilming-
ton) and St. Luke's (New Berne) was adopted :
JHesolved, That St. Paul's church, Wilmington, be requested to
take St. Matthew's congregation under its care as its mission ; and
that St. Luke's (New Berne) be placed under the care of the
Executive Committee of Synod, and that in the event that St. Paul's
should decline to take St. Matthew's, then Dr. Bernheim continue to
care for New Berne during the coming year, and that the Executive
Committee of Synod make the best provision that it can for the sup-
port of the pastor.
The following resolutions were adopted concerning
A COLLEGE FOR WOMEN.
Having heard with great pleasure of the contemplated establish-
ment of a College for Women within the bounds of the United Syn-
od ; therefore,
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Resolved, i. That we place on record our hearty appreciation and
approval of the movement.
Resolved, 2. That we give the promoters of the same our unre-
served endorsement ; and,
Resolved, 3. That we pledge the college our active co-operation
and moral support.
The Committee on Appropriations presented the follow-
ing report, which was received and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee rinds in the Treasury —
For Synodical Treasury $674 72
For Home Missions 192 25
For Foreign Missions 128 75
For Church Extension 66 93
For Beneficiary Education 50 48
For Orphan Home 4 15
We recommend from the above and from the funds of Synod now
on hand the following appropriations :
To Executive Committee for Rev. McCullough . . . $200 00
To Rev. H. A. Trexler 120 00
To Rev. G. D. Bernheim 100 00
To Rev. V. Y. Boozer 137 50
To North Carolina College Repair Fund 40 00
To Rev. M. G. G. Scherer for freight on Minutes . . 1 39
To E. H. Aull for Printing Minutes 51 75
To Rev. M. G. G. Scherer for services as Sec. Synod. 15 00
To Henkel & Co., for Printing Minutes of 1S95 . . . 127 56
To Executors of I. F. Patterson's estate 324 00
To Executive Committee for Beneficiary Education . 299 48
To Board of United Synod for Foreign Missions. . . . 128 75
To Board of Church Extension of this Synod .... 66 93
To Directors of Orphan Home 4 15
To Board of United Synod the balance of money left from sale of
stock in Davis & Wiley Bank, to be paid on Winston Mission pledge.
We further recommend that Synod borrow $451.93 from the Church
Extension Fund, to be also paid on the Winston Mission pledge to
the Board of Missions. C. A. ROSE,
GEO. H. COX,
W. A. LUTZ,
J. D. KETCHIE,
J. D. HEILIG.
46 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Committee on Church Institutions and Education re-
ported. The report was received to be considered seriatim.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
Your committee has examined the papers placed in its hands by
the Trustees of North Carolina College, Mont Amoena Female Semi-
nary, and the Theological Seminary, and we respectfully submit the
following for the consideration of Synod :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We recognize in the work of our esteemed and noble brother, Rev.
Prof. J. D. Shirey, D. D., deceased, that, during his administration,
the finances of the institution have been administered most wisely,
even beyond the expectation of all in that the Synod has the build-
ings, today, in much better condition than when he took charge, and
yet this has been done without incurring any debt on Synod.
We gather from the report these additional facts :
1. That, although the enrollment during the year was 71 ; yet there
were only 11 from the entire Synod, outside of local patronage, in
this number in the college classes. Four graduates this year.
2. That there is a disposition, on the part of some, who have sub-
scribed to the endowment fund to repudiate their bonds.
3. That the interest on the endowment fund has not been paid
promptly, thus hampering the work.
We must conclude from these facts, that there is a lack of love for,
interest in, and devotion to this our own institution, on the part of
Synod, both pastors and people.
On the one hand, our institution presents the appearance of a suc-
cessful High School, with college classes attached ; since out of an
enrollment of 71, there are only 7 in the college classes ; yet, on the
other hand, it has borne the fruit of a college, (a) it has this year four
graduating, and (b) its graduates rank in scholarship with those of
any other college in the South.
We offer the following recommendations :
1st. That Synod reaffirm its confidence in, love for, and determina-
tion to pray, talk, and work for the institution.
2d. That we recommend to the Board of Trustees the propriety
of placing at the head of the institution a minister or layman in
whose ability to administer the affairs of the same the pastors and
congregations can and will confide.
3d. That we encourage the early and faithful canvass of the con-
gregations by said President.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
4th. That we assist said President in placing board within the reach
of worthy young men of limited means, in every laudable and pru-
dent effort of his to this end.
5th. That we urge the prompt and business-like collection of all
interest on the endowment fund.
6th. That we do not deem it wise, at this time, to put an agent in
the field, at the expense of Synod, to increase the endowment fund.
7th. The election of trustees to fill the present vacancies.
II. MONT AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
We rejoice to know that Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher has consented
to remain in charge of this school for another year. We hereby re-
new our proof of confidence in him as an educator, and urge our peo-
ple to patronize this our own excellent school.
III. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE UNITED SYNOD.
Since Synod so heartily endorses this school of the prophets, and
has assumed its part of one of the professors' salary, we advise our
beneficiaries to attend this school in every case where it is possible.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ,
W. P. HUDDLE,
M. Iv. BLACKWELDER.
Pending the consideration of this report, Synod adjourned.
Prayer by Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Monday, 2 o'clock p. m.
Synod was called to order. Prayer by Rev. J. P. Miller.
Reading of minutes was dispensed with.
The Report of Committee on Church Institutions and Edu-
cation was taken up.
Item I. Recommendations 1 to 7. Adopted.
Item II. Adopted.
Item III. Adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
Rev. C. A. Rose tendered his resignation as a member of
the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College ; also as a
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
member of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Female
Seminary. The resignations were accepted.
The Committee on Missions offered the following report
which was received to be considered seriatim.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
Your Committee on Missions beg leave to report the following :
We find that there are four important mission points not provided
for by Synod, viz.: Greensboro, Elkin, High Point, and Mooresville.
We recommend :
ist. That the Executive Committee be instructed to secure the
services of Mr. C. L. Miller, during the summer vacation, for the
work at Greensboro and High Point, and that, in case the United Syn-
od does not take up this field, it be recommended to the attention
and care of the Executive Committee.
2d. That Elkin be placed under the care of Rev. W. A. I/utz.
3d. That Mooresville be placed under the care of Revs. B. S.
Brown and T. H. Strohecker. C. I,. T. FISHER,
H. A. TREXLER,
L. A. CARMAN.
Recommendations 1 to 3. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The Secretary reported the recommendation of the Min-
isterium with regard to the applications for beneficiary aid.
(See Minutes of Ministerium, third session).
The paper was received for consideration by items.
Recommendations 1 and 2. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, 1. That the Executive Committee of Synod is hereby re-
quested and authorized to make settlement with the administrator or
authorized agent of the estate of J. D. Shirey, D. D. , deceased, for
the amount that may be found to be due to said Dr. Shirey for his
services as Financial Agent of North Carolina College.
Resolved, 2. That the Executive Committee also secure papers,
&c. , that are to be placed in the hands of the newly elected Archi-
varius.
Prof. C. L,. T. Fisher was excused from further attend-
ance upon the sessions of Synod.
The Committee on Apportionment offered the following
report, which was adopted :
APPORTIONMENT FOR BENEVOLENCE AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD AND THE
UNITED SYNOD.
Vacant
Vacant
Geo. H. Cox . .
H. A. Trexler.
Vacant . . . .
Vacant . . . .
H. M. Brown .
C. A. Brown .
C. C Lyerly .
W. P. Huddle .
V. R. Stickley .
P. H. E. Derrick
Vacant
H. N. Miller . .
J. O. Wertz . .
B. S. Brown . . .
V. Y. Boozer . .
M. G. G. Scherer
W. S. Bowman . j
K. Boldt . . . .
H. A.M'Cullough
H. W. Jeffcoat .
W. A. Lutz . . .
G. D. Bernheim.
Vacant
L. E. Busby . . .
G. D. Bernheim .
CHURCHES.
St. John's (Salis
St. John's (Cab
Organ . . .
Ebenezer .
Emmanuel
( Bethany .
■< Nazareth .
(Shiloh. . .
Frieden's . .
St. Luke's .
Pilgrim . .
Bethany . .
| Low's . . .
J Richland .
J Zion ....
I St. Paul's .
j Union . . .
( Christiana
(Bethel . . .
\Mt. Zion .
( St. Peter's .
( St. Matthew
j St. Enoch
{ Trinity .
I St. Stephen's
I Mt. Olive . .
Reformation
St Matthew's
Providence .
( Grace ....
} Salem . .
( Lebanon
( Lu'ran Chapel
< Center Grove
( St. Mark's .
fHoly Trinity
! Albemarle
j Prosperity
[Mt. Carmel
Bethel . . .
St. Paul's .
Christ's . .
St. Michael'
St. Paul's .
Amity . . .
Macedonia .
St. James . .
St. Mark's. .
St. Paul's . .
Cold Water
Mt. Hermon
St. Andrew's
( St. Luke's . .
( Concordia . .
f Augsburg . .
\ Hopewell . .
St. Matthew's .
Luther's. . . .
St. Paul's . . .
St. Luke's (N. B
Total
60 congregations
N. C. SYNOD.
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UNITED SYNOD.
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S35I 95 . $4405 95
A. The United Synod asks 25 cts. per member for Home Missions.
B. The United Synod asks 15 cts. per member for Foreign Missions.
C. The United Synod asks special and liberal collections for Orphan Home.
D. The United Synod asks 5 cts. per member for Theological Professor's Salary.
N. B. All amounts paid by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies to
the Board of Missions of the United Synod can be deducted from apportionment on
Home and Foreign Missions as above indicated, and placed to the credit of the congre-
gation and Svnod. Respectfully submitted,
C. B. KING,
V. Y. BOOZER.
JONAS COOK,
Committee.
50 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Treasurer of Synod is hereby authorized to sell
the shares of bank stock and apply the proceeds in accordance with
the action of Synod.
Rev. H. M. Brown was excused.
Item 12 of the Report of Committee on Petitions and Ab-
sentees was taken up. The letter referred to was read and
the recommendation adopted.
The report was adopted as a whole.
The following resolution of thanks was unanimously
adopted :
Resolved, That we hereby express our appreciation and thanks to
the pastor and people of St. James, and other citizens of Concord, for
the open-hearted and royal manner in which they have entertained us
during the convention of Synod, and also to the choir for the most
excellent music with which they have added so much to the pleasure
and profit of our meeting.
The Committee on the State of the Church presented the
following report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
We have duly considered the various Reports on the State of the
Church, and beg leave to submit the following :
1. The attendance upon the various means of grace has been in
general very encouraging. It is particularly gratifying that few in-
deed are the members of our churches that neglect either baptism or
the Lord's Supper.
2. It seems that there has been growth in membership over all
losses in most of the congregations. Sunday-schools and catechetical
classes exist almost universally, and the attendance and efficiency are
reported in nearly all cases as good.
3. Financial contributions are below what they should be, but our
people have done about as well as ever in thi9 line, and considering
what has been done by the special organizations the amounts are not
discouraging.
4. In general, our Synod is year by year progressing along all lines.
This progress is not rapid, but we believe it is all the more sure. We
have every encouragement to redouble our energies and efforts, to
thank God for past attainments, and in view thereof to trust that He
who has hitherto helped us will be with us still. Our great need
now seems to be more loving liberality on the part of our people in
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5 1
larger contributions towards the cause of Christ as committed to our
care. Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
C. C. LYERIvY,
L. J. KETCHIE,
Committee.
Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed Archivarius of
Synod.
Dr. M. L,. Stevens was elected as a member of the Board
of Church Extension as successor to the late I. Frank Pat-
terson.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it adjourn to meet on
Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1897, at the place hereafter
to be selected by the officers of Synod.
The following were elected as members of the Board of
Trustees of North Carolina College: Revs. W. P. Huddle,
Henderson N. Miller, C. C. Lyerly, and Dr. M. L,. Stevens.
The following were elected as members of the Board of
Trustees of Mont Amcena Female Seminary : Revs. M. G. G.
Scherer, H. A. McCullough, and Mr. C. D. Barringer.
It was ordered that the Secretary make a note of the fact
that a sum of $53.00 is still due Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.
D. , by this Synod.
The Officers of Synod and Mr. H. W. Ludwig were elected
as the Executive Committee.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO OTHER SYNODS.
To the Tennessee Synod — Rev. W. A. Lutz, Principal ;
Rev. H. A. Trexler, Alternate.
To the Virginia Synod — Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.,
Principal ; Rev. C. B. King, Alternate.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod — Rev. H. M. Brown,
Principal; Rev. C. A. Brown, Alternate.
To the South Carolina Synod— Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Prin-
cipal ; Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Alternate.
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SPEAKERS ELECTED FOR NEXT YEAR.
The following were elected Speakers for Next Year :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Principal ;
Rev. L. E. Busby, Alternate.
Missions — Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Principal ; Rev. C. A. Rose,
Alternate.
Beneficence — Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher, Principal ; Rev. M.
G. G. Scherer, Alternate.
Rev. Karl Boldt was appointed to preach the ordination
sermon next year.
The President appointed the following as the Examining
Co?n?fiittee for the ensuing year : Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.,
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Rev.
C. B. King, and Rev. C. A. Rose.
The following was adopted in regard to the petition of
the Rev. I. N. Bakke, referred to in the Report of Commit-
tee on Petitions and Absentees of last year's convention.
(See Minutes of Synod for 1 895 , page 30) :
Resolved, That the action taken by Synod last year be reaffirmed
and its execution placed in the hands of the present officers of Synod.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the officers of Synod renew the notes now due the
Board of Church Extension, and that they execute to the said Board
a note for the rnone3' we now propose to borrow for Winston Mission
pledge.
The Board of Church Extension offered the following re-
port, which was received and adopted :
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has kept the funds sent up to Synod for this useful and
perpetual arm of the church securely invested and sacredly preserved
for the purpose for which it was given. The two hundred dollar loan
to St. Mark's, China Grove, has been returned in full ; and twenty-
five dollars paid on the loan to Bethany church, Stokes county.
Where the Board has been unable to collect the loans due, we have
secured new notes for the same, and in some cases will require inter-
est for extension of time first named.
We have lost by death a most active and deeply interested member
during the year in the person of Mr. I. Frank Patterson, who was
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
Treasurer of the Board. We feel that his mantle should fall upon his
son-in-law, M. L. Stevens, M. D., as a worthy successor ; and we ask
Synod to elect him a member of the Board.
We had on hands at this meeting of Synod $451.93, which amount
has been loaned to the North Carolina Synod without interest for one
year, being secured by a note from Synod. The Board resolved to
continue the former loans to Synod now due, requiring the notes to
be renewed ; and also require all other parties due loans to the Board
to renew their notes with good security.
We would again beseech the members of all our congregations to
remember this important fund in their last will and testament ; and
that the pastors preach upon this subject of the practical and perpet-
ual extension of the church, and endeavor to bring up the full appor-
tionment for Church Extension.
"He shall build a house for my name ; and he shall be my son, and
I will be his father." Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
W. H. STRAUSS.
The treasurer's report is herewith submitted, as follows :
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
in account with
Board of Church Extension.
Dr.
To cash in treasury $ 160 00
To cash in full of note on St. Mark's 200 00
To cash received from Treasurer of Synod 66 93
To cash received from Bethany (Stokes county) on note . . 25 00
$ 45i 93
To note on officers of N. C. Synod, due May 1, 1895 .... 400 00
To note on officers of N. C. Synod, due May 6, 1894 .... 45 00
To note on Treasurer of N. C. Synod, due June 28, 1895 . . 60 90
To note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wilmington), due
May 16, 1895 50 00
To note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wilmington), due
May 16, 1896 100 00
To note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wilmington), due
May 20, 1895 100 00
54 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
To note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wilmington), due
May 20, 1894 100 00
To note on Bethany (Stokes county), due Jan. 2, 1893 . . . 100 00
$1407 83
M. L,. STEVENS, Treasurer.
St. James, Concord, N. C, May 4, 1896.
The Secretary was authorized to have 2,000 copies of the
Minutes printed and distributed.
The Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, not
being prepared to report, was excused, and the Minutes of
1895, as well as those of this convention, were referred to the
committee to be appointed at the next annual meeting of
Synod.
The minutes were read and approved.
There being no further business, Synod adjourned to meet
on Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1897, at a place
to be hereafter chosen by the officers.
I certify that the above is a correct record of the proceed-
ings of the ninety -third annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
M. G. G. SCHERER, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
DIVINE SERVICES.
Thursday,, ii A. M. — Synodical Sermon by Rev. B. S.
Brown .
Thursday, 8 P. M. — Sermon by Rev. W. P. Huddle.
Text: Psalm 104: 23.
Friday, 8 P. M. — Beneficiary Education by Rev. H. M.
Brown.
Saturday, 8 P. M. — Missions by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Monday, 8 P. M. — Beneficence by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
ON SUNDAY.
ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
// A. M.—Rev. Karl Boldt.
8 P. M.—Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
11 A. M.—Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.
8 P. M.—Rev. C. L. T. Fisher.
CENTRAL M. E. CHURCH.
11 A. M. — Rev. C. A. Rose.
8 P. M.—Rev. V. R. Stickley.
FOREST HILL M. E. CHURCH.
11 A. M.—Rev. H. N. Miller.
8 P. M.—Rev. W. A. Lutz.
st. Andrew's evangelical Lutheran church.
11 A. M.—Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
ST. JOHN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (COUNTY.)
// A. M.—Rev. Sidney D. Steffey.
CENTRE GROVE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (COUNTY.)
11 A. M.—Rev. B. S. Brown.
TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH.
11 A. M. — Rev. H. M. Brown.
BAY'S CHAPEL (METHODIST.)
11 A. M. — Rev. C. A. Brown.
8 P. M.—Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat.
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H. A. Trexler
H. M. Brown
C. A. Brown
C. C. Lyerly . .
V\\ P. Huddle.
V. R. Stickley . .
P. H. E. Derrick
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Henderson N. Miller
J. Q. Wertz
Vacant
C. A. Rose
B. S. Brown .
V. Y. Boozer . .
M. G. G. Scherer
W. S. Bowman .
Vacant
K. Boldt
H. A. McCullough
H. W. Jeffcoat .
J. H. C. Fisher .
W. A. Lutz . . .
G. D. Bernheim
L. E. Busby . . •
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St. John's Cabarrus . . .
Organ Rowan . • •
Ebenezer .... Rowan . • •
Immanuel . • • Rowan . • •
Shiloh Forsyth . . •
Bethany Stokes. . . •
Nazareth .... Forsyth. . .
St. Luke's .... Davidson . .
Pilgrim Davidson . .
Bethany Davidson . .
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[St. Paul's .... Alamance . .
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j New Bethel . .
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I Providence . .
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Grace Rowan
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Lutheran Chapel | Rowan .
St. Mark's . . . Rowan .
Centre Grove . . Cabarrus
( Holy Trinity . . Cabarrus
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MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
May i, 11:30 a. m.
The Ministerium was called to order by the President.
Prayer by Rev. C. A. Rose.
Through Rev. B. S. Brown the Rev. T. H. Strohecker
requested that his name, which had been dropped from the
roll of Synod, be restored to its place. After some explan-
atory remarks by Rev. Brown, it was resolved to accord Rev.
Strohecker a hearing before the Ministerium.
Rev. Strohecker was introduced, and after an extended ex-
planation of his actions which led to the dropping of his
name, the case was referred to the Examining Committee
with instructions to report at the next meeting of the Minis-
terium.
Adjourned with prayer by Dr. Bernheim.
SECOND SESSION.
May 1, 5 o'clock p. m.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. W. P.
Huddle.
In the case of Rev. T. H. Strohecker the Examining
Committee offered the following which was unanimously
adopted :
Resolved, That after having heard the statements made by former
President of Synod and the explanations of the Rev. T. H. Strohecker,
and it appearing that he had not become disconnected with the Lu-
theran church to unite with another denomination, Rev. Strohecker's
name be again placed upon the roll of the ministers of the North
Carolina Synod.
G. D. BERNHEIM,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
C. A. ROSE,
Examining Committee.
64 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORT^ CAROLINA.
Rev. Strohecker was invited into the meeting of the Min-
ister ium and formally notified of this action by the President.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Revs. B. S. Brown, W. A. Lutz, and C. C. Lyerly
be a committee to confer with Messrs. C. L. Miller, T. C. Parker, and
P. E. Monroe and report to the Ministerium at tomorrow's session.
The Ministerium adjourned with the benediction by the
President.
THIRD SESSION.
May 2, 5 o'clock p. m.
The Ministerium was called to order. Prayer by Rev. T.
H. Strohecker.
Rev. B. S. Brown read the following report which was
received and recommended to Synod for adoption :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPLICATIONS FOR BEN-
EFICIARY AID.
Mr. President : — We, your committee appointed to confer with
applicants for aid as beneficiaries, report :
1. That Mr. T. C. Parker needs about $150 to meet expenses up to
close of present college session. He will need at least $50 for the
coming year in the Theological Seminary.
2. That Mr. C. L. Miller wishes to become a beneficiary of Synod,
and can comply with Synod's regulations. He desires at least $50 to
aid him in his second year at the Theological Seminary.
3. Mr. P. E. Monroe desires to become a beneficiary of Synod, and
can comply with Synod's regulations. He desires at least $75 to aid
him during next session, his junior year, in college.
We recommend : 1st. That Mr. Parker's needs for the past to the
amount of $150 be paid, and that his request for the future be referred
to the Executive Committee for favorable consideration.
2d. That Messrs. Miller and Monroe be received as beneficiaries of
Synod and their requests be granted.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
C. C. LYERLY,
W. A. LUTZ,
Committee.
MINUTES E. I. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 65
The Ministerium adjourned subject to the call of the Pres-
ident. Benediction by the Secretary.
FOURTH SESSION.
Monday, May 4, 4:30 p. m.
The Ministerium met, and was called to order by the Pres-
ident.
There being no other business before the Ministerium the
Minutes of the preceding sessions were read and approved.
The Ministerium adjourned.
V. R. STICKXEY, President.
M. G. G. SCHERER, Secretary.
66 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
i. 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, Chap-
ter 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waives all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a certificate be given in each
case when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite
of confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 67
would recommend that hereafter the following order should be ob-
served in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been affected.
12. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, or to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution, p.
40) shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following :
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of . .
E. L. church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of E. L. Church.
13. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran Church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
14. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
68 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
15. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
16. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
17. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
18. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
19. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of church councils, con-
gregations or pastors giving invitations to an3T students to preach in
our churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to
one year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; and we equally disap-
prove the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
21. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval
of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
22. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that ministers and
their families should be regularly connected as members with a con-
gregation contiguous to their place of residence. (See Report of Com-
mittee on President's Report, 1896.)
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on fol-
lowing page.
PASTOR'S CALL.
TO REV
Grace, Mercy, and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of . . ,
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through . . . solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God,
administer the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and
usages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to com-
mence on or about 18
Ci)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral of-
fice .... authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services. .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the
free use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate of (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2) — If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4) — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
INDEX.
PAGE.
Advisory Members, % 21, 25, 26, 28
American Bible Society, Resolution Concerning, ... 27-28
Appropriations, Report of Committee on, 45
Apportionment, Report of Committee on, 49
Archivarius, Prof. H. T. J. Dudwig appointed, 51
Burlington Mission, Resolution on, 34
Calendar, Sy nodical, ---- 2-4
Conferential Proceedings, Report of Committee on, - - - 38
College for Women, Resolutions of Indorsement, &c, - 44-45
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on, 46-47
Committee on Missions, Report of, 48
Church Extension, Report of the Board of, - 52-53
Church Extension, Report of Treasurer of, - 53~54
Delegates to United Synod, Report of, .... 26-27
Delegates to Other Synods, 51
Divine Services, 55
Executive Committee, Report of, 18-20
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on, - 31
Executive Committee, Election of, - - - - -51
Examining Committee, Appointed, 52
Frieden's Congr. (see President's Rep. and Rep. of Pres. Nor. Conf. ,&c.
Finance, Report of Committee on, ------ 32-34
Investment of Testamentary Funds, Resolution on, - - - 44
Mission Points Referred, -------- 7
Mont Amcena Female Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees of, 25
Memoirs, Committees Appointed to Prepare, - - - - 30
Mont Amcena Female Seminary, Trustees Elected, 51
Ministerium, Minutes of, - 63-65
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees, - - 23-24
Northern Conference, Report of President of, 35
North Carolina College, Trustees Elected, - - - - 51
Officers of Synod, Election of, ------- 12
President's Report, -- 8-12
President's Report, Report of Committee on, ... 29-30
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on, - - - 36-38
Patterson, Mr. I. Frank, Memoir of, - - - - - 43
INDEX. PAGE-
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on, - 44
Parochial Reports, - 56-59
Parochial Table, Supplementary, 60-61
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of, - 69
Roll of Synod, 6-7
Runge, Rev. B. Henry W., Memoir of, 40-41
Standing Committees, - - 22
Sympathy for the Cubans, Resolution expressive of, - - 38
Shirey, D. D., Rev. J. D., Memoir of, 42
St. Matthew's (Wil.) and St. Luke's (New Berne) Res. concerning, 44
State of the Church, Report of Committee on, ... 50-51
Speakers Elected for Next Year, - - - - - - 52
Standing Resolutions, 66-68
Treasurer's Report, 13-18
Theological Seminary, Report of Directors of, - - - - 29
Thanks, Resolution of, 50
Time and Place of Next Meeting, 4,51
Visitors, Recognized by Courtesy, 12, 21, 25, 26, 28
Vacancies, Report of Committee on, - 36
MINUTBS
OF THE
NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
t
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
itroie/riH: c^iELOXjiisrA.,
HELD IN
st. john's church, cabarrus co., north carolina,
Beginning Thursday, April 29, 1897.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
COURSES LEADING TO A. B., B. S., AND B. PH.
With Courses Preparatory for College.
♦SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENTS
Instruction Thorough. Good Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Moderate.
SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER ist, 1897.
For Catalogue and further information, address
M. G. G. SCHERER, President.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THF
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
ISTOHTH O^IROIjIIfcT^,
HEW) IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CABARRUS CO., NORTH CAROLINA,
Beginning Thursday, April 29, 1897.
Henkel & Co. '8 Steam Printing House,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1897-1898.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. V. R. STICKDEY Enochville, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. J. Q. WERTZ China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. HENDERSON N. MILLER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEIUG Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Dr. M. L. STEVENS.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L,. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Eso.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Prof. H. T. J. DUDWIG, Ph. D Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Forty-eight Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
President M. G. G. SCHERER and Rev. C. L. T. FISHER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. W. S. BOWMAN, D. D., Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
President M. G. G. SCHERER, Rev. C. B. KING,
Rev. B. S. BROWN.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Prin. Rev. C. B. MILLER, Ai/r.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. J.iQ. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. C. A. ROSE, Ai,T.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. L. E. BUSBY, Prin. Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. K. BOLDT, Prin. Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D., Alt.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. S. D. STEFFEY, Prin. Rev. W. B. ONEY, Ai/r.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, Prin. Rev. L. E. BUSBY, Alt.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. T. H. STROHECKER, Prin. Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Alt.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Prin. Rev. V. Y. BOOZER, Alt.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 95th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina will be held at Burlington, N. C,
beginning on Thursday before the first Sunday in May,
1898, the hour of day to be selected by President of Synod
and pastor loci.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
untoir/tih: gaj&otjT2stj±,
HEU> IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CABARRUS COUNTY, N. C,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1897.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in St. John's church, Ca-
barrus county, North Carolina, on Thursday, April 29,
1897, at 11 o'clock a. m.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by the
President and Secretary. The President, Rev. V. R. Stick-
ley, preached from the text, John 18, 38. The sermon was
followed by Preparatory Service and Holy Communion.
FIRST SESSION.
The Synod was formally opened by the President accord-
ing to the Common Service.
The Secretary called the roll of ministers, and the names
of delegates-elect, upon presentation of their credentials,
were enrolled as members of Synod.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
" W. S. Bowman, D. D .
" Geo. F. Schaeffer (a. e.)
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . . ,
" W. Kimball
" M. Wolf (a. e.)
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e.)
" W. R. Ketchie
" R. t,. Brown
" E. P. Parker (a. e.) . .
" Geo. H. Cox
" H. M. Brown
" V.R. Stickley
" W. A. Lutz
" B. S. Brown
" L,. E. Busby
" T. H. Strohecker . . . .
" J- Q- Wertz
" C. C. Lyerly
" C. A. Rose
" W. B. Oney
" M. G. G. Scherer . . .
" C. L.. T. Fisher ....
" H. A. Trexler
" C. B- King
" C. B. Miller
" C. A. Brown
" P. H. F. Derrick . . .
" J. H. C. Fisher ....
" Karl Boldt
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. W. Jeffcoat
" H. N. Miller, Ph. D . .
" H. A. McCullough . .
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL
When Ordained.
Postoffice.
849 Wilmington, N. C.
852 Charlotte, N. C.
851 Monroe, Ga.
858 New Market, Va.
S59 China Grove, N. C.
860 Ridgeway, N. C.
865 Barium Springs, N. C.
868 Kappa, N.C.
868 Salisbury, N. C.
871 Gibsonville, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
S73 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enochville, N. C.
877 .... Winston, N. C.
Troutman's, N. C.
878 Salisbury, N. C.
880 Tyro Shops, N. C.
881 China Grove, N. C.
881 Copal Grove, N. C.
881 Zeb, N. C.
882 Craven, N. C.
883 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
884 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
886 Rural Hall, N. C.
S87 Asheville, N. C.
887 Concord, N. C.
889 Salisbury, N. C.
889 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
890 Wilmington, N. C.
894 Burlington, N. C.
894 Saw, N. C.
894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
895 Concord, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 34. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice.
C. T. Bernhardt Salisbury, N. C.
M. L,. Cline Concord, N. C. .
J. L.Sifford China Grove, N. C
Pastorates.
St. John's.
St. John's (Cabarrus).
Organ.
Ebenezer.
Immanuel.
( Shiloh.
< Bethany.
( Nazareth.
(Or
?Et
f In:
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY— Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
(St. Luke's.
E- S. Shoaf Tyro Shops, N. C < Pilgrim.
(Bethany.
f Lows.
! Richland.
1 Zion (y2).
I St. Paul's.
J-CLingle Salisbury, N. C { Christiana.
G.L. Wilhelm Richfield, N. C {aftVzion.
!Cf Peter's
St. Matthew's.
Dr. M. L. Stevens Concord, N. C . . {f^Sty*1"
Geo. W. Dry Dry's Mill, N. C {S^SSST'*
( Reformation.
J. D. Fink Omega, N. C ] St. Matthew's.
( Providence.
( Grace.
J. W. Powlass Cleveland, N. C -< Salem.
I Lebanon.
(Lutheran Chapel.
F. W. Bost China Grove, N. C < Centre Grove.
(.St. Mark's.
( Holy Trinity.
H. C. McAllister Mt. Pleasant, N. C \ Albemarle.
( Prosperity.*
( Bethel.
W. A. Lentz Zeb, N. C < St. Paul's.
( Christ's.
!St. Michael's.
St. Paul's.
Amity.
J. Ash worth Burlington, N. C ) ^£°?sia-
R. E. Ridenhour Concord, N. C St. James.
Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
Mt. Carmel.*
John Haar Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
( St. Andrew's.
John A. Ritchie Concord, N. C ■< Mt. Hermon.
(Cold Water.
D. J. Goodman Cleveland, N. C f St. Luke's.
\ Concordia.
B. P. Basinger Lisk, N. C Luther's.*
F. B. Efird Winston, N. C Augsburg.
Newberne N C fst Matthew's (Wil.)
. JNewDerne, jn.c 1 St. Luke's (Newb.)
Asheville, N. C St. Paul's.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED.
Greensboro and High Point referred to Board of Missions of United Synod.
Elkin under care of Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Mooresville under care of Revs. B. S. Brown and T. H. Strohecker.
New London under care of Rev. C. C. Lyerly.
Christ's church, at Spencer, under the care of Rev. W. A. Kimball.
Lexington was referred to Executive Committee of Synod.
* Vacant.
8 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The President read his annual report, which was received
and referred to committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren :
In the goodness of our Heavenly Father we are permitted to assem-
ble on this historic ground in the ninety-fourth convention of our
Synod, and I submit the following report :
I. DEATH OF REV. J. B. DAVIS, D. D.
By oversight of our former President, I call the attention of Synod
to the death of our venerable and esteemed father in Christ, Rev. J.
B. Davis, D. D., which occurred in Salem, Virginia, January 3d, 1896.
I recommend the appointment of a committee to prepare a memorial
for the adoption by Synod.
II. INSTALLATIONS.
On the fourth Sunday in May, 1896, Rev. J. Q. Wertz was installed
pastor of the Lutheran Chapel pastorate by Rev. Geo. H. Cox and
myself.
On the fourth Sunday of June, 1896, I installed Rev. B. S. Brown,
pastor of the Iredell pastorate.
On the third Sunday of September, 1896, Rev. M. G. G. Scherer
and myself installed Rev. S. D. StefFey, pastor of St. John's church,
Cabarrus county.
On the second Sunday of February, 1897, Revs. B. S. Brown and
J. Q. Wertz installed Rev. L. E. Busby, pastor of St. John's church,
Salisbury.
III. RESIGNATIONS.
June 7, 1896, Rev. M. G. G. Scherer resigned St. James' church,
Concord, to take effect the 14th, in order to accept the presidency of
North Carolina College.
September 21, 1896, Rev. L. E. Busby notified me that he had re-
signed the Asheville mission, to take effect the 31st of October.
December, 1896, Rev. W. P. Huddle resigned the St. Peter's and
St. Matthew's pastorate, to take effect in February, 1897.
March 16, 1897, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat informed me that he had re-
signed St. Luke's and Concordia churches, to take effect 1st of June.
March 26, 1897, Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., notified me of his res-
ignation of the Salem pastorate, to take effect June 15th.
July, 1896, Rev. P. H. E- Derrick resigned the Mt. Olive and St.
Stephen's pastorate, to take effect January, 1897.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
IV. CALLS ACCEPTED.
June 14, 1897, Rev. S. D. Steffey accepted a call to St. John's
church, Cabarrus county, and at once entered upon his duties.
August 4, 1896, Rev. C. B. Miller gave notice that he had accepted
a call to St. James' church, Concord, and would begin his work on
1st of September.
September 21, 1896, Rev. L. E. Busby notified me that he had ac-
cepted a call to St. John's church, Salisbury, and would begin his
work the ist of November.
September 29, 1896, Rev. T. H. Strohecker informed me that he
had accepted a call to the Davidson pastorate, and began work on the
28th of May.
March 9, 1897, Rev W. B. Oney gave notice that he had accepted
a call to St. Peter's and St. Matthew's pastorate, and began his work
the ist of March.
V. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
August 4, 1896, I received a letter of transfer of Rev. C. B. Miller
to this body from the Evangelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
September 1, 1896, Rev. S. D. Steffey sent me his letter of
transfer from the Evangelical Lutheran Southwestern Virginia Synod
to this body.
March 9, 1897, Rev. W. B. Oney forwarded me his letter of trans-
fer from the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia to this body.
October 6, 1896, I granted a letter of honorable dismissal to Rev.
H. E. H. Sloop from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Georgia
Synod.
March 24, 1897, I granted Rev. W. P. Huddle a letter of honorable
dismissal from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Virginia.
These brethren who presented their transfers from other synods
have been enrolled as members of this body.
VI. DEDICATIONS.
On the second Sunday of October, 1896, St. Mark's Evangelical
Lutheran church, China Grove, Rev. J. Q. Wertz, pastor, was dedi-
cated. Rev. C. B. Miller preached the sermon. Consecration services
conducted by the pastor.
On the second Sunday of November, 1S96, Macedonia Evangelical
Lutheran church at Burlington, after quite an improvement, was re-
dedicated. The pastor, Rev. V. Y. Boozer, was assisted in these
services by Revs. C. L. T. Fisher and H. A. McCullough.
On the fifth Sunday in November, 1896, at a meeting of the North-
ern Conference, Lebanon Evangelical Lutheran church, Rev. H. N.
IO MINUTES E. Z,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Miller, Ph. D., pastor, was dedicated. I preached the sermon, and
the pastor and members of conference conducted the consecration
service.
VII. CONFERENCES.
The Southern Conference held two meetings — one in July 23-26,
and November 12-15.
On the subject, Would the Lutheran Church be justifiable by the
Bible in so changing her form of government and discipline as to as-
sume greater authority ? the following resolutions were passed :
WHEREAS, In any and every well regulated body a formulated and
well understood order of government and discipline is absolutely
necessary to prosperity and success ; and
Whereas, The Bible does not furnish it with a specific form of
government and discipline for the church ; and
Whereas, It is not only right and proper, but also the duty of
the church, to adopt such regulations as she in her wisdom, and
based upon her experience, may deem the most consistent with the
spirit and principles of her divine rule, the Bible, and best calculated
to accomplish the work devolving upon her ; and
Whereas, We have no such specific regulations ; be it, therefore,
Resolved, 1. That it is the sense of this Conference that we need a
regular and specific formula for the government and discipline of our
congregations.
Resolved, 2. That we ask Synod to take this matter into considera-
tion, and at as early a day as possible prepare and publish such a
formula, the same to be submitted to our congregations for adoption.
Resolved, 3. That it be the duty of the President of Conference to
report this action to the President of Synod.
W. P. HUDDLE,
President of Southern Conference.
The Northern Conference held three meetings. They were helpful
to the congregations, but we regret that they were not fully attended
by clerical or lay delegates.
The following resolution claimsjthe attention of this body :
Resolved, That owing to the great distance the ministers and dele-
gates have to travel to conference, this Conference ask Synod to con-
stitute a conference of all the churches on the north side of the Yad-
kin river. W. KIMBALL,
Chairman of Northern Conference.
We recommend these reports to the favorable consideration of
Synod.
VIII. VACANCIES.
The vacancies are Davie mission, Mt. Pleasant and St. Stephen's
pastorates.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
IX. APPOINTMENT OF FINANCIAL AGENT OF N. C. COLLEGE.
The Synod overlooked at its last meeting the appointment of Finan-
cial Agent, to collect interest on endowment of North Carolina Col-
lege. Being necessary that there be an agent, the Board of Trustees
elected me for the year, and I ask Synod to approve their action.
X. TRUSTEE OF ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.
In the death of I. F. Patterson, St. Andrew's church in Concord
was left without a trustee, and it being necessary that the church
have a trustee and the insurance renewed, I appointed James D.
Heilig, treasurer, trustee, October 20, 1S96. I ask Synod to confirm
the same.
XI. MISSIONS.
The W. H. and F. Missionary Societies and the missionaries of Synod
are all doing good and commendable work ; and, as these will all be
brought up under different items, I will add nothing more at present.
By request of pastor of Davidson pastorate I would call the attention
of Synod to our interests in Lexington.
XII. STATE LUTHER LEAGUE.
October 31, 1896, in St. James' church, Concord, a State Luther
League was organized, and its constitution and by-laws will be pre-
sented to this body for ratification.
XIII. REARRANGEMENT OF PASTORATES.
I would call attention of this body to the importance of a rearranging
of pastorates, and suggest that a committee be appointed to take this
matter into consideration and report during this session of Synod.
XIV. CENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE.
I also call attention of Synod to the fact that in 1903 will be the
centennial of the Synod's organization, and suggest that such action
be taken that we may observe it with proper recognition by having
a history of the Synod prepared.
I thank you for the confidence imposed, the interest in aiding
me in the discharge of my duties, and for the present encouraging
features of the church work. The peace of the Lord be with you
alway. Respectfully submitted, V. R. STICKLEY.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election of officers resulted as follows :
Rev. V. R. Stickley, President.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Vice-President.
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., Secretary.
Mr. Jas. D. Heilig, Treasurer.
12 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The officers- elect were duly installed.
Rev. L,. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions and
Church Extension of the United Synod South, was received
as an advisory member of Synod.
Upon motion, the hours for the business sessions of Synod
were fixed as follows : From 8.30 a. m. to 12 m., and from
1.30 to 4.30 p. m.
The following was adopted upon motion of Rev. W. A.
Lutz:
Resolved, That the last thirty minutes of this day's session of
S}*nod be devoted to the administration of the sacrament of the Holy
Supper for the special benefit of those who did not arrive in time for
the morning service.
The Treasurer then read his report, which was received
to be referred to proper committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEIUG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, 1896-97.
home missions.
1896. Dr.
May 2. To cash from Finance Committee at St.
James $ 192 25
May 2. To cash from Treas. Church Ex. Treas. 451 93
June 5. To cash from sale of bank stock, reso-
lution of Synod 590 00
June 19. To cash from Rev. M. Wolf 2 06
July iS. To cash collected by Rev. C. L, Miller,
Greensboro 2 50
To cash collected by Rev. C. L. Miller,
Greensboro 5 00
Sept. 21. To cash collected by Rev. C. T. Miller,
Greensboro 21 00
Sept. 22. To cash collected by Rev. H. N. Miller,
Greensboro 1 00
Dec. 17. To cash coll. from estate I. F. Patterson 1000 00
Dec. 21. To cash coll. from B. A. Miller, Treas.
Organ church .... 17 80
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
13
1897.
Jan. 25. To cash coll. from Rev. L. E. Busby, St.
John's, Salisbury $ 3 67
Feb. 18. To cash coll. from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Matthew's 4 70
To cash coll. from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's 5 70
Feb. 25. To cash coll. from Rev. S. D. Steffey,
St. John's, Cabarrus 3 60
March 23. To cash coll. from Rev. S. D. Steffey,
St. John's, Cabarrus 10 00 |
1896. Cr.
May 4. By order paid Rev. H. A. Trexler ... $ 120 00
By order paid Rev. G. D. Bernheim. . 100 00
By order paid Rev. V. Y. Boozer . . . 137 50
By order paid Rev. H. A. McCullough . 100 00
June 12. By order paid Rev. C. L. Miller .... 25 00
June 17. By order paid Mr. J. E. Cooper, Treas.
U. S. Board 400 10
July 17. By order paid Rev. C. L. Miller .... 22 50
July 18. By receipt from Rev. C. L. Miller on
services 2 50
Sept. 5. By receipt from Rev. C. L. Miller on
services 5 00
By order paid Rev. C. L. Miller on serv-
ices 20 00
Sept. 21. By order paid Rev. C. L. Miller on serv-
ices 16 50
By receipts paid Rev. C. L. Miller on
services 21 00
Oct. 23. By order paid Rev. H. A. McCullough 100 00
Oct. 31. By order paid Rev. V. Y. Boozer . . 50 00
By cash on hands 1191 t 1 j
foreign missions.
1896. Dr.
May 2. To amt. reed, from Finance Committee,
St. James $ 128 75
June 19. To amt. reed, from Rev. M. Wolf ... 2 06
Dec. 4. To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Matthew's 5 96
To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's 4 36
H
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Dec. 17. To amt. reed from estate I. F. Patterson $1000 00
Dec. 28. To arnt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's 86
To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Matthew's 33
Jan. 25. To amt. reed, from Rev. L. E. Busby,
St. John's, Salisbury 133I114365
1896.
May
2.
1897.
Feb.
10.
March
23.
1896.
May
27.
May
18.
June
22.
June
22.
June
27.
Aug.
21.
Oct.
20.
1896.
May
June 22.
June
1897.
March
27.
27.
synodicae fund.
Dr.
To amt. from Finance Com., St. James $674 72
To amt. from Rev. S. D. Steffey, St.
John's, Cabarrus 10 00
To amt. from Rev. S. D. Steffey, St.
John's, Cabarrus
To amt. two checks not returned to
bank before last Synod ($18.68, $9.74)
To amt. postage and stationery ....
5 00
28 42
96 $719 10
Cr.
By order paid E. H. Aull $ 51 75
By order paid Henkel & Co 127 56
By order paid Capt. Cook 40 00
By order paid Beneficiary Fund .... 75 41
By order paid Stevens & Patterson, ex'rs 316 92
By order paid L. S. Shirey, admr ... 8 00
By order paid Rev. M. G. G. Scherer . 15 00
By order paid insurance, St. Andrew's
mission 22 50
By amt. on hand 61 96 $719 10
beneficiary fund.
Dr.
To amt. reed, from Finance Committee,
St. James $ 50 48
To amt. in bank 173 59
To amt. from Synodical Fund, to reim-
burse for funds advanced last year . . 75 41
Collection St. James (Synod) ..... 3 00
Amt. reed, from J. A. Graham, bal. note
and interest 37 54 $34° 02
MINUTES E. I/. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 15
1897. CR.
May 27. By order paid T. C. Parker ... . . $ 150 00
Sept. 11. By order paid T. C. Parker 25 00
Oct. 2. By order paid C. L. Miller 25 00
Oct. 23. By order paid P. E. Monroe 20 00
Nov. 12. By order paid C. L. Miller 25 00
Dec. 2. By order paid T. C. Parker 25 00
1897.
Jan. 1. By order paid P. E. Monroe 20 00
March 18. By order paid P. E. Monroe 20 00
Arnt. on hand 30 02 $340 02
south view orphanage.
1896. Dr.
May 2. To amt. from Finance Com., St. James . $ 4 15
Sept. 23. To cash from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Mace-
donia 4 05
Oct. 14. To cash from Rev. J. Q. Wertz, St. Mark's 3 47
To cash from Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Luth.
Chapel 4 00
To cash from Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Centre
Grove 2 70
Oct. 20. To cash from Rev. V.Y. Boozer, Frieden's 425
Nov. 7. To cash from Rev. C. A. Brown, Christi-
ana 3 51
Dec. 7. To cash from Rev. K. Boldt, St. Paul's,
Wilmington 25 00
Dec. 10. To cash from Rev. V. R. Stickley, St.
Enoch's 6 42
To cash from Rev. C. A. Brown, Union 4 29
To cash from Rev. H. N. Miller, Salem 1 30
To cash from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Mace-
donia 3 70
Dec.
21.
Dec.
28.
Dec.
29.
1897.
Feb.
18.
Feb.
24.
Feb.
24.
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, St. Paul's 5 34
To cash from Rev. C. A. Rose, Bethel . 2 25
To cash from Rev. S. D. Steffey, St.
John's (C.) 6 40
Feb. 24. To cash from Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat, St.
Luke's 6 90
April 21. To cash from St. Enoch's Sunday-school 5 00 $ 92 73
l6 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
1896. CR.
Dec. 14. By check to Hon. H. S. Trout $ 57 55
By amt. on hand 35 18 $ 92 73
church extension.
1896. Dr.
May 2. To amt. reed, from Finance Committee,
St. James $ 66 93 $ 66 93
Cr.
By amt. included in note to Treasurer
Church Extension $ 66 93 $ 66 93
professor's salary.
1897. Dr.
Jan. 6. To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Peter's $ 2 50
To amt. reed, from Rev. W. P. Huddle,
St. Matthew's 2 50 $ 5 00
north carolina college.
1896. Dr.
April 10. To amt. from Rev. C. A. Rose $ 2 00
To total amt. Home Missions $1191 IX
" Foreign Missions 1143 65
' Synodical Fund
61 96
' Beneficiarv Education . .
30 02
' South View Orphanage . .
35 18
5 00
' N. C. College
2 00 $2468 92
Cr.
By cash in bank $2468 92
Upon motion, Synod took a recess of fifteen minutes, af-
ter which the Holy Communion was administered.
The President then announced the following
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 17
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. 0?i President's Report. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
W. S. Bowman, D. D., K. Boldt, Messrs. M. L,. Cline and
D. J. Goodman.
2. On State of the Church. — Revs. C. L. T. Fisher, B. S.
Brown, and Mr. C. T. Bernhardt.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. C. B.
Miller, V. Y. Boozer, Mr. J. I,. Sifford.
4. On Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. C. B. King,
H. M. Brown, C. A. Brown, and Mr. S. A. Hoover.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. H. A.
McCullough, W. B. Oney, and Mr. J. C. Single.
6. On Petitions and Absentees. — Revs. Cox, J. Q. Wertz,
and W. A. Lutz.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. C. A. Brown, H. A. Trexler,
and Mr. J. D. Fink.
8. On Ei?iance. — Dr. M. L,. Stevens, Messrs. F. B. Kfird
and R. E. Ridenhour.
9. On Appropriations . — Revs. B. S. Brown, M. G. G.
Scherer, and Mr. H. C. McAllister.
10. On Apportionment. — Revs. L,. E Busby, P. H. E.
Derrick, and Mr. George W. Dry.
11. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. Kimball, S. D. Steffey,
and Mr. B. P. Basinger.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, 8.30 o'clock a. m.
Synod was opened with devotional exercises. The roll
was called, and the minutes of first session were read and
approved.
l8 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Upon motion the report of ex-secretary was deferred.
The President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College read his report, which was received and referred to
its proper committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CARO-
LINA COLLEGE.
To the E. L. Synod of North Carolina :
The attendance of students at North Carolina College this year has
not been quite as large as last year, there being sixty-nine students
on the roll. This is attributed, we think, in part, to the universal
depression of the times and the want of a proper appreciation of the
institution on the part of the church. The work of the faculty is
very acceptable, and the discipline good. We believe that a thorough
canvass of the church by the financial agent and a close collection of
interest of endowment is necessary to the continued success of the
college. I beg leave to recommend that Synod combine and elect for
the present the office of financial agent and synodical missionary,
whose duty it shall be to canvass the entire church, visit all mission-
ary points, and collect the interest on the endowment fund, thereby
bringing the college in close touch with the people.
There are two vacancies in the Board — one by the death of Jesse
W. Miller and the other by resignation of Rev. Huddle.
H. C. McAllister, Chairman Board.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by-
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, received, and referred to its proper
committee.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee held two regular meetings during the
past synodical year : one on June 2, 1896 ; the other, January 16,
1897. Besides these the committee met six times at the call of the
President.
I. HOME MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES.
The Home Mission points which received the attention of the Ex-
ecutive Committee were the following : Burlington, St. Andrew's,
Greensboro and High Point, St. Luke's (Newberne), Forsyth, Davie,
and Mt. Carmel.
Encouraging reports have been received from each of the mission-
aries in the employ of Synod ; and we take pleasure in recording the
high esteem in which they are held by their respective charges as
well as our full confidence in their faithfulness and efficiency.
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I. BURLINGTON, ST. ANDREW'S, AND FORSYTH.
The work in these missions has been carried on throughout the
year without interruption, there having been no resignations.
(a) Burlington. — Owing to the fact that the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Society did not assume the support of the mis-
sionary at Burlington, the Executive Committee continued his salary
the same as last year. The congregation at this point have repaired
their church at a cost of about $325, and the church has been rededi-
cated. The mission asks $200 for the next year, this being $50 less
than has been given heretofore. The missionary, Pastor Boozer, has
received $50 of the amount promised him for the past year, leaving a
balance of $175 due him by Synod.
(b) St. Andrew's. — This church has been repaired and the walls
beautifully papered at a cost to the congregation of about $200. In
consideration of this and at the request of the congregation, the Ex-
ecutive Committee paid the cost of insurance on the church for three
years, which amounted to $22.50. Pastor McCullough has been paid
$100 for his services for the past year. The balance due hirn by Syn-
od, May 1, 1897, is $100.
(c) Forsyth. — This mission is prospering under the faithful care
and service of Pastor Trexler. The balance due him by Synod, May
i, 1897, is $50. The mission asks for $50 for the next year.
2. ST. LUKE'S (NEWBERNE).
St. Paul's (Wilmington) deferred action with regard to adopting
St. Matthew's as its mission, and consequently, according to Synod's
resolution (Minutes 1896, p. 44) the care of St. Luke's (Newberne)
devolved upon Dr. Bernheim, and the Executive Committee was
charged with the duty of providing, as best it could, for the support
of the pastor. Your committee is gratified in being able to report
that this point has been faithfully cared for by Dr. Bernheim without
the necessity of any appropriation from the treasury of Synod.
3. MT. CARMEL AND THE DAVIE MISSION.
Mt. Carmel was recommended by the Executive Committee to the
care of the ministers in connection with North Carolina College and
Mont Amoena Female Seminary.
Synod having made provision for the Davie Mission the commit-
tee was relieved of all responsibility with regard to the pastor's sala-
ry. The balance due Pastor Kimball b}^ Synod for his services in
this charge, May 1, 1897, is $50.
4. GREENSBORO AND HIGH POINT.
In accordance with instructions received from Synod the commit-
tee, at its first meeting, arranged with Mr. C. L. Miller to take charge
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
of the work at Greensboro and High Point, during his vacation, upon
a guaranteed salary of $25 per month. Mr. Miller entered upon the
work about the middle of May, 1896, and remained there till Septem-
ber 20th. His reports were, upon the whole, very encouraging.
In August, at the request of the Executive Committee, President
Stickley visited Greensboro, preached, and administered the sacra-
ment of the Lord's Supper.
At its meeting in August, the Board of Missions of the United Syn-
od was officially requested to assume the management of this work
at the expiration of Mr. Miller's engagement. This the Board felt
itself constrained, for lack of funds, to decline.
Thereupon the Executive Committee appointed a committee, con-
sisting of Revs. W. A. Lutzand H. N. Miller, Ph. D., to visit Greens-
boro, and, after thorough investigation, to report as to the prospect
of successful work in that field. These brethren discharged the duty
thus imposed upon them, and reported that the}' had found there
forty-two Lutherans, sixteen of whom had united with other churches,
but expressed a readiness to return to the church of their first love.
These forty-two, it was thought, would contribute about $25 per
month toward the salary of a pastor.
Without delay your committee extended a call to Rev. H. N. Mil-
ler, Ph. D., to take charge of the work until the meeting of Synod,
offering to pay him for his services $30 per month, provided that our
people at Greensboro would concur in the call and agree, on their
part, to pay Rev. Miller at least $25 per month. This action was
communicated to the people at Greensboro who immediately assent-
ed to the proposed arrangement and united in the call to Rev. Mil-
ler. The call was declined.
Rev. C. B. King was then requested to visit Greensboro with a
view to undertaking the work. After visiting Greensboro and spend-
ing sometime there he reported unfavorably upon the condition and
prospects of the field.
The committee, anxious for the success of this effort to establish a
Lutheran church at Greensboro, extended a second call to Rev. H.
N. Miller, Ph. D., having reasons for believing that he would accept
the same. But in the meantime changes had been taking place
among our people at Greensboro. One of the ablest supporters of
our project there removed with his family to South Carolina. An-
other declared his intention of uniting with another church. These
two had together pledged to pay, for two months of the time then
wanting to round out the synodical year, $25 per month. In the
face of these facts Rev. Miller again declined the call.
In view of the failure of these repeated efforts and of the changed
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 21
conditions at Greensboro, the committee deemed it inadvisable to
proceed further in the attempt to establish a mission at that point be-
fore this meeting of Synod.
II. BENEFICIARIES.
At present three young men are receiving aid from the Beneficiary
Fund of Synod, viz.: Messrs. C. L,. Miller, T. C. Parker, and P. E.
Monroe. The institutions in which these young men are have sever-
ally reported as to their moral conduct and the progress which they
are making in their studies, which reports are satisfactory to your
committee.
The Synod is due Mr. Monroe $15 on last year's appropriation. He
asks for $90 for the coming year. Mr. Parker asks for $75, and Mr.
Miller for $125.
III. MISCELLANEOUS.
1. Christ's Church. — In regard to the resolution of Christ's church,
referred to the Executive Committee by Synod at its last session,
after a conference with Pastor Rose, the following action was taken :
Resolved, i. That Christ's church be separated from the Bethel
pastorate.
Resolved, 2. That we do here and now call Rev. W. Kimball to
become pastor of said church for one year upon a salary of $75, to be
paid him by Synod in addition to what the congregation may pay
him, which we are led to believe will not be less than $100.
Resolved, 3. That, should Rev. W. Kimball accept the call hereby
extended him, he be required to give said church preaching two Sun-
days in each month, and that he be instructed to build a church at
Spencer, near Salisbury, as soon as the necessary funds can be se-
cured.
Christ's church has taken concurrent action, and Rev. Kimball has
accepted the call, and will begin work in the near future.
2. The Patterson Legacy. — In December, 1896, the executors of
the estate of the late I. Frank Patterson paid to the Treasurer of
Synod $2,000, bequeathed to the Synod by the said I. Frank Patter-
son for the cause of missions, home and foreign.
The Executive Committee has not yet been able to invest the
money in such manner as would be, in their judgment, safe and
profitable ; hence, it is still in the hands of the Treasurer.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
I. The following expenses were incurred in connection with the
work at Greensboro and High Point : By Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph.
D., $4.20 ; by Rev. W. A. L/utz, $1.10 ; by Rev. C. B. King, $9 ; by
Rev. V. R. Stickley, $5.40. We recommend that these brethren be
reimbursed by the Treasurer of Synod.
22 MINUTES E. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
2. With regard to Greensboro and High Point, we recommend that
the Committee on Report of Executive Committee propose for
Synod's consideration some definite measure in order that the judg-
ment of Synod may be ascertained.
3. With regard to the Patterson legacy, we suggest that the Com-
mittee on Report of Executive Committee present a recommenda-
tion for the guidance of the Treasurer and Executive Committee in
their management of the said legacy.
4. We recommend our beneficiaries to the continued favor of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKL/EY,
J. Q. WERTZ,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
JAS. D. HELLIG,
H. W. LUDWIG.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension and Treas-
urer's Report of the same were read and received, a consider-
ation of the same, upon motion, being deferred till after
hearing the Report of the Finance Committee.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has had two meetings during the year. At the first
meeting, held immediately after Synod, we made loan to Synod of
all money on hand, and took a note against Synod, signed by the
officers of Synod and payable, May 6, 1897. We also renewed notes
from Synod for the amounts of former notes, plus accrued interest.
The present indebtedness of Synod to the Board of Church Exten-
sion and due at this Synod is $1025.38.
The money loaned to St. Matthew's church, Wilmington, has not
yet been returned ; neither has the interest on the loan been paid.
The present indebtedness of this congregation to the Board is $350,
plus interest, $42.
Bethany congregation, Stokes county, has not paid any on either
principal or interest of the note held against them, but the Northern
Conference paid on said note $25, leaving a balance due from the
congregation of $76.49 with accrued interest amounting to $22.34.
We have lost by death another of our little band. W. H. Strauss,
Esq., died, thus leaving Synod to elect some one to fill the vacancy.
We recommend Henry Klueppelberg, Esq., of Charlotte, as a suitable
man for this place, and ask Synod to fill this vacancy at once.
We have one pressing application for a loan and at least three other
points for loans as soon as our treasury can supply the demands, but
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 23
it depends upon Synod's ability to lift her notes, and thus set this
money to work in the proper channels, as to our ability to grant these
loans.
Now that we have applications and the loan to Synod is past due,
we most respectfully ask Synod, at this session, to return said loan or
a part thereof so that the money may be appropriated for Church Ex-
tension purposes according to the former action of Synod regulating
the terms of appropriating Church Extension funds. See Minutes
for 1892, pages 45-46.
Praying the congregations to think of and continually contribute
to this very useful and necessary arm of Synod, we are,
Respectfully,
W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK.
M. Iy. STEVENS, Treasurer,
in account with
Board of Church Extension.
Cr. Dr.
To amount in treasury $ $ 451 93
To note and interest collected from N. C. Synod . 464 00
To note and interest collected from N. C. Synod . 45 00
To note and interest collected from N. C. Synod . 64 45
By cash loaned for one year to the officers of N. C.
Synod, without interest 451 93
By cash loaned for one year to the officers of N. C.
Synod, without interest 109 45
By cash loaned for one year to the officers of N. C.
Synod, at 6 per cent, perannutn 464 00
$1025 38 $1025 38
The following loans are now held by this Board :
Dr.
Note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May 16, 1895 $ 50 00
Interest due on same 6 00
Note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May 16, 1896 100 00
Interest due on same 6 00
Note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May 20, 1895 100 00
Interest due on same 12 00
Note on Trustees of St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May 20, 1894 100 00
Interest due on same 18 00
Note on Trustees of Bethany (Stokes co.), due May 24, 1894 76 49
Interest due on same 22 34
24 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
Note on officers of N. C. Synod, due May 6, 1897 .
Note on officers of N. C. Synod, due May 6, 1897 .
Note on officers of N. C. Synod, due May 6, 1897 .
Interest due on same
451
93
109
45
464
00
27
S4
$1544 05
Rev. J. Q. Wertz reporting inability to preach tomorrow
according to last year's appointment, upon motion, Rev.
L,. K. Probst, Secretary of the Board of Missions and Church
Extension, was tendered that time.
Reports on the State of the Church next became the order.
Upon motion, Synod listened to the report of Mr. C. L-
Brown, who canvassed a large number of congregations in
the Synod securing contributions for the building of Imman-
uel church, Rowan county, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor.
Synod, by resolution, ordered the printing of the same in
the Minutes.
REPORT OF COLLECTIONS BY C. L. BROWN.
Miscellaneous sources $ 40 50
St. John's 20 29
St. Matthew's 5 40
St. Peter's 9 25
St. Paul's, Rowan county 10 75
Salem, Rowan county 5 20
Mt. Hermon, Cabarrus county 9 20
Luther's Chapel, Rowan county 13 85
St. Mark's, China Grove 14 09
Union, Rowan county 17 09
St. Paul's, Wilmington 72 00
Richland, Guilford county . ... 6 15
Lows, Guilford county n 50
Frieden's 4 00
Concord 13 00
Salisbury 60 60
Concordia n 34
St. Enoch's 13 20
Bethel 12 90
Christiana 15 95
Prosperity 4 00
$370 26
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
Rev. R. L,. Bame, a member of the Chicago Kvangelical
Lutheran Synod, was received into Synod as an advisory
member.
Synod then took a recess of fifteen minutes.
PUBLIC SERVICE.
At 11 o'clock a public service in the interest of benefici-
ary education was held, when Rev. Geo. H. Cox preached
a sermon from the text, St. Matthew 9, 37-38. The col-
lection amounted to $5.73.
THIRD SESSION.
Friday, 1.30 o'clock p. m.
Synod was opened with devotional exercise.
Reports on State of the Church were resumed.
Rev. J. P. Miller, of the Tennessee Synod, was received
as an advisory member.
The report of the ex-secretary was received as information.
The chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amcena
Seminary read his report, which was received and referred
to proper committee.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMCENA
FEMALE SEMINARY.
It gives us great pleasure to report that this institution of learning
has enjoyed a most prosperous year under the efficient management
of our worthy principal, Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher.
The enrollment is greater than that of any previous year, the num-
ber enrolled being 112. There are 10 in the Senior Class.
The health of the students has never been better ; and, judging
from the data at hand, there never has been more efficient work done.
The proposed establishment of Elizabeth College, at Charlotte, N.
C, necessitated the resignation of Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, which resig-
nation the Board accepted with great reluctance. We have secured
as his successor Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., and well feel confident
that with his characteristic push and energy this important institu-
tion will be successfully run in the future.
Respectfully submitted, J. Q. WERTZ,
Chairman Board Trustees.
26 ahxctes e. l. synod of north carolixa.
Upon motion, Rev. B. S. Brown was excused for being
late in attendance upon Synod.
Report of Committee on President's Report was read and
received, to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The Committee on President's Report would call the attention of
Synod to the following items :
Item i. Section I. of the report calls attention to the death of the
venerable Dr. Davis. We recommend that a committee be appointed
at once to prepare a suitable memorial to this eminent servant of God.
Item 2. The Southern Conference complains of inadequate gov-
ernmental authority in our churches, and asks for a more rigid and
authoritative formula of discipline for our churches. We, therefore,
recommend the appointment of a committee to prepare such a
formula, to be submitted at our next annual convention ; meanwhile
we should try to inculcate in our ministry and membership a more
loyal, conscientious, and willing obedience to the laws and legisla-
tions which we already have.
Item 3. The Northern Conference asks Synod, for reasons stated
in this report, to constitute a conference of all the churches on the
north side of the Yadkin river. We recommend that their request be
granted.
Item 4. In Section VIII. , the President calls attention to vacancies.
We recommend that this section be referred to the Committee on
Vacancies.
Item 5. Section IX. refers to the action of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College in appointing Rev. V. R. Stickley as Finan-
cial Agent of the College. We recommend that the action of the
Board be ratified.
Item 6. Section X. announces the appointment of J. D. Heilig,
Esq., as trustee of St. Andrew's church, Concord, in place of I. F.
Patterson, Esq., deceased. We recommend that this appointment be
approved.
Item 7. In Section XL, the President calls attention to the pros-
pects of our church in Lexington. The committee would respect-
fully refer this matter to Synod.
Item 8. In Section XIII. , the President calls the attention of
Synod to the importance of rearrangement of pastorates, and suggests
the appointment of a committee to take the matter into considera-
tion and report during this session of Synod. We recommend that
the suggestion be carried out.
Item 9. Section XIV. calls attention to the approaching centen-
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nial anniversary of our Synod in 1903, and recommends the appoint-
ment of a committee to make arrangements for the proper observance
of that important event. We recommend that the suggestion of the
President be carried out. Respectfully submitted,
W. S. BOWMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
K. BOLDT,
M. L. CLINE,
D. J. GOODMAN.
Item 1. Adopted.
Committee on Memorial of Rev . J . B . Davis, D.D. — Rev.
W. S. Bowman, D. D., Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and
Mr. H. C. McAllister.
Item 2. It was ordered that this whole matter be referred
to the further consideration of conference.
Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Adopted.
Report was adopted as a whole.
Mr. W. W. J. Ritchie, theological student of the United
Synod Seminary, was received as an advisory member of
Synod.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. L. E. Busby.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 1, S.30 o'clock a. m.
Synod was regularl}- opened with devotional exercises.
Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown. The Secretary being absent,
Rev. G. H. Cox was appointed Secretary pro tern. The
roll was called.
The Report of the Finance Committee was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, would respectfully submit the
following report :
We have examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers, and find
the same to be correct.
We have received from congregations the following amounts :
G. D. Bernheitn.
K. Boldt
C. A. Brown . .
B. S. Brown . . .
H. M. Brown
W. S. Bowman .
L. E. Busby . . .
V. Y. Boozer . . j
George H. Cox . j
P. H. E. Derrick
H. W. Jeffcoat . ;
*C, C. Lyerly . .
W. A. Lutz . . .
C B. Miller . . .
H.A.McCullough
H. N. Miller . .
W. B. Oney . . .
C. A. Rose ....
V. R. Stickley . .
T. H. Strohecker
S. D. Steffey . .
H. A. Trexler . .
J. Q. Wertz . . .
*C. B. King . . .
*\V. Kimball . .
G. W.Dry, Del. .
CHURCHES.
St. Matthew's.
St. Luke's . . .
St. Paul's ....
( Union . . . . .
\ Christiana . .
( St. Michael's .
j St. Paul's . . .
( Amity
f Low's
I Richland . . .
1 Zion
[ St. Paul's . . .
St. Mark's. . . .
St. John's. . . .
f Macedonia . .
1 Frieden's . . .
Organ
Ebenezer . . .
Emmanuel . .
Holy Trinity . .
( St. Luke's. . .
j Concordia . . .
( Bethel
( Mt. Zion . . .
Luther's ....
( Augsburg Mis.
( Hopewell . . .
St. James ....
St. Andrew's .
Mt. Hermon .
Cold Water . .
Salem
Grace .
S.H.Hearne.Del
W. H. Cone . . .
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I Lebanon . . .
j St. Matthew's
1 St. Peter's . . .
Bethel
St. Paul's . . .
Christ's ....
( St. Enoch . . .
( Trinity ....
| St. Luke's . . .
{ Pilgrim ....
St. John's. . . .
Bethany ....
Nazareth . . .
Shiloh ....
Luth'n Chapel
! Center Grove
St. Mark's .
St. Paul's . . .
St. Matthew
Reformation
Providence .
f Mt. Olive . .
I St. Stephen's
Prosperity . .
Albemarle . .
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$364 16I $ 185 50 $ 33 1
*Taken Friday.
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Of the above mentioned sums, $64.70 is in the form of receipts for
money paid to the Treasurer of Synod and accounted for in his re-
port, and $65.00 of it is a receipt for a payment made on one of the
notes of Synod. The remaindef, $1248.55, is in cash on hand which
will be turned over to the Treasurer of Synod in exchange for his
receipt. Respectfully submitted,
M. L> STEVENS,
F. B. EFIRD,
R. E. RIDENOUR.
The President appointed (in accordance with recommen-
dation of President's Report) the following as a Committee
on Centennial Observance: Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
and Henderson N. Miller, Ph. D.
The minutes of previous day's sessions were read and ap-
proved.
The Report of Committee on Petitions and Absentees was
read and received, to be considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND
ABSENTEES.
We, your Committee on Petitions and Absentees, beg leave to sub-
mit the following report :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, stating his physical ina-
bility to attend this meeting of Synod, and asking to be excused.
We recommend that he be excused.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone of the same purport as No.
1, also informing us that he had sent his annual contribution to Synod.
We recommend that he be excused.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, in which he says he is
quite unwell ; and, having no work in connection with Synod, asks
to be excused. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 4 is a report of the work of the South View Orphan Home
We recommend : a. That the report be read in open Synod ; b. That
we reaffirm our love for, loyalty to, and interest in the Home ;
c. That provisions be made in the apportionment table calling atten-
tion to this most worthy object ; d. That collections for the Home be
taken in each congregation at such time or times as may be most
convenient.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. J. D. Andrew, Elder R. J. Mebane, and
Elder L,. P. Shepherd, being a committee appointed by the North
Carolina Classis of the Reformed Church in the United States, stating
that lying near Frieden's church, in Guilford county, there are six-
30 MINUTES E. I«. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
teen acres of land owned jointly by the North Carolina Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church and the North Carolina Classis of the
Reformed Church in the United States, and asking that we appoint a
similar committee with powers plenipotentiary to dispose of said land.
From all the information at hand, we are doubtful as to this Synod's
jurisdiction in the matter, believing that it is property belonging to
congregations and not to Synod, but we recommend that Revs. V. Y.
Boozer and H. M. Brown, with J. B. Summers, Esq., constitute a
committee to investigate the matter and report to the Executive
Committee of Synod as soon as practicable ; and if, in the judgment
of the Executive Committee, the Synod has jurisdiction in the mat-
ter, that the Executive Committee is hereby granted powers plenipo-
tentiary to make disposition of the property.
No. 6 is a letter from our Burlington mission, asking Synod to hold
its next annual convention in their church. We recommend this in-
vitation to the consideration of Synod when we come to the order of
business for fixing time and place of next convention.
No. 7 is a petition from our Burlington mission, asking for an ap-
propriation of $200 for the coming year. We recommend that the
Committee on Appropriation take this matter into favorable con-
sideration.
No. 8 is a letter from our afflicted brother, Rev. J. H. Fesperman,
asking to be excused for absence from this meeting of Synod. We
recommend that he be excused.
No. 9 is a certified copy of the constitution of the Luther League
of the State of North Carolina. We have examined it carefully, and
finding nothing in conflict with the doctrines of our church nor with
the regulations of this Synod, we recommend : a. The approval of the
constitution ; b. That we rejoice to learn of the organization of the
State League, and recommend to our congregations the organization
of local leagues wherever practicable. But that we doubt the wisdom
of uniting with the National League until further developments, and
request our State League to refrain from such uniting until recom-
mended so to do by this Synod.
No. 10 is a letter from the council of Frieden's congregation, call-
ing attention to the fact that a certain resolution of Synod has been
violated, and stating the consequences, present and prospective, upon
their congregation. We therefore recommend : a. That the letter be
read in open Synod ; b. That if, in the judgment of Synod, the reso-
lution referred to has been violated, the President be instructed to
write to the violator in conformity with the requirement of the con-
stitution— chapter 10, section 2, item 1, page 23 ; c. That to our
Frieden's congregation we express our profound sympathies in their
trials and difficulties, our abiding interest in all that pertains to their
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good, and also our high appreciation of their fidelity to this body ;
and pray the Great Head of the church that these "afflictions which
are but for a moment may work out for them a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory."
GEO. H. COX,
J. Q. WERTZ,
W. A. LENTZ.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Adopted. Report
was adopted as a whole.
Rev. Paul Barringer, of the Reformed church, was invited
to a seat within the bar of Synod.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., was received as an advisory
member, and as fraternal delegate from the South Carolina
Synod.
The Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts was read
and received, to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your committee present the following :
1. We recommend that the Albemarle and Prosperity congrega-
tions be separated from Mt. Pleasant, and that Holy Trinity and Mt.
Carmel constitute the Mt. Pleasant pastorate.
2. We recommend that Center Grove be separated from the Lu-
theran Chapel, and that St. Mark's and Lutheran Chapel constitute
the China Grove pastorate.
3. We recommend that Center Grove and St. Andrew's constitute
a charge, to be known as St. Andrew's pastorate, and that Synod
appropriate $100 to supplement the pastor's salary, if necessary.
4. We recommend that Cold Water, Mt. Hermon, and Prosperity
constitute a charge, known as Prosperity pastorate.
5. We recommend that Reformation be connected with the David-
son pastorate.
6. We recommend that St. Matthew's, Providence, St. Luke's, and
Concordia be a charge, known as St. Luke's pastorate.
7. We recommend that Luther's church be connected with the
New Bethel pastorate.
8. We recommend that the Albemarle congregation be left to make
its own arrangement for the ensuing year.
9. We recommend that these arrangements go into effect as soon
as practicable. Respectfully submitted, W. KIMBALL,
S. D. STEFFEY,
B. P. BASINGER.
32 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Recommendation i. Adopted.
Recommendation 2. Adopted.
Synod adjourned for public service.
PUBLIC SERVICE, 11 A. M.
According to announcement and resolution, Rev. L,. K.
Probst, Secretary of Board of Missions and Church Exten-
sion, made an address. The collection for missions amount-
ed to $11.42.
FIFTH SESSION.
Saturday, 1.30 o'clock p. m.
Synod opened with devotional exercises. Prayer by Rev.
C. C. Lyerly.
Consideration of the Report on Pastoral Districts was re-
sumed. Recommendations 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 were
adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
The following was adopted :
Whereas, The Board of Missions of the United Synod has been
authorized to apportion and raise annually among the district synods
the sum of $4,500 for Foreign Missions and $8,000 for Home Missions,
Resolved, 1. That this Synod recommend to our churches that they
endeavor to pay their proportionate part of these amounts, with the
understanding that the amounts paid by the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies to the Board can be counted in the pay-
ment of their appropriation.
Resolved, 2. That one Sunday of each quarter be designated by all
Sunday-schools as Missionary Sunday, and that on that Sunday the
children be especially addressed on the subject of Missions, and of-
ferings be taken for this object.
We recommend that our pastors be requested to urge this matter
upon the Sunday-schools.
Resolved, 3. That the churches be urged to set apart two Sundays
of each year — -Whitsunday and the second Sunday in November or
some other suitable day — for receiving missionary offerings, and that
the Board furnish special envelopes for this purpose.
The lay representative of Albemarle congregation read a
paper on the state of his church.
MINUTES E. h- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 33
The Report of the Directors of the Theological Seminary-
was read and adopted.
REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE THEO-
LOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Theological Seminary is just completing another successful
year. Nine students are in attendance, one of whom is from the
North Carolina Synod.
The Board of Directors have not yet succeeded in getting a second
professor. A gentleman well known throughout the church in the
South has, at present, the call of the Board under advisement. If
the Synods will cordially support the Board of Directors, the effort
to secure a second professor will succeed.
Respectfully submitted, M. G. G. SCHERER.
A consideration of the Report of the Board of Church Ex-
tension, which was deferred (page 22) occupied the atten-'
tion of Synod.
Items r,2, and 3, adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was
read and received, to be considered item by;item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, ask at-
tention to the following :
1. Have we raised our proportional part of funds for the United
Synod? Minutes, pp. 26-27.
2. How many Sunday-schools have designated certain Sundays as
Missionary Sundays? Minutes, p. 27.
3. How much has been raised for professor's salary at Theological
Seminary? Minutes, pp. 27-28.
4. How many congregations have taken collections for our Orphan
Home ? Minutes, p. 27.
5. What measure has the Executive Committee adopted with re-
gard to Christ's church ? Minutes, p. 31.
6. What response did the W. H. and F. M. Convention make to the
Synod's appeal for help ? Minutes, p. 31.
7. What has the Executive Committee done with Mt. Carmel and
the Davie mission ? Minutes, p. 31.
8. Did the Treasurer sell the shares in the Davis & Wiley bank,
and for how much ? Minutes, "pp. 31-50.
9. Has settlement been made with the estate of Bro. I. F. Patter-
son, deceased? Minutes, p. 31.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ic. What is the present status of the Synod's indebtedness ? Min-
utes, p. 31.
11. Has the Treasurer of Synod and Executive Committee invest-
ed the legacy received from Bro. I. F. Patterson, deceased ? Min-
utes, p. 44.
12. Did St. Paul's church, of Wilmington, comply with the Synod's
request concerning the St. Matthew's mission ? Minutes, p. 44.
13. What has Rev. Lutz done for Elkin ? Minutes, p. 48.
14. What have Revs. B. S. Brown and T. H. Strohecker done for
Mooresville ? Minutes, p. 48.
15. Has the Executive Committee made settlement with the estate
of Rev. J. D. Shirey, deceased ? Minutes, p. 48.
16. Have the officers of Synod complied with resolutions on page 52 ?
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
W. B. ONEY,
J. C. LINGDE.
Item 1. In part.
Item 2. Three.
Item 3. No call made for this apportionment.
Item 4. Collections were general.
Item 5. Satisfactory.
Item 6. Answered by report of Rev. B. S. Brown, which
was now received.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO W. H. AND F. M. SOCIETY.
Mr. President : As a committee of one, appointed to lay before
the W. H. & F. M, Society of the Synod of North Carolina the action
of Synod, requesting it to adopt the Burlington mission as its mission,
would report as follows :
I discharged the duty laid upon me with the result that said society
resolved to place at the disposal of Synod all funds it should raise
(Hiring the year over and above seven hundred dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN, Committee.
Item 7. Answered in Report of Executive Committee.
Item 8. Yes, $590 was received for them.
Item 9. Answered in Treasurer's Report.
Item 10. All debt included in indebtedness to Board of
Church Extension. (See report, page 22).
Item 11. No.
Item 12. In part. j<4
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Item 13. Supplied.
Item 14. Duty performed.
Item 15. Yes.
Item 16. Yes.
Report was adopted as a whole.
On motion, the further attendance of Rev. W. A. Eutz was
made optional at this convention of Synod.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, i. That Synod return thanks to the W. H. and F. M.
Society for its response to the request laid before it by Synod.
Resolved, 2. That our pastors be urged to use fresh endeavors to
encourage the work of the W. H. and F. M. Society.
Mr. B. P. Basinger, Rev. C. A. Rose, Dr. Bowman, and
Rev. R. L,. Brown were excused from further attendance
upon sessions of Synod. J. A. Ritchie was also excused.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz tendered his resignation as a member of
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College and Mont
Amcena Female Seminary.
Upon motion, the regular order of business was suspended
to consider St. Matthew's mission of Wilmington.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That we ask St. Paul's church, Wilmington, N. C. , to
take under its fostering care St. Matthew's mission, with full con-
trol, and also to do with the same as may be agreed upon by the two
congregations.
Rev. Prof. P. H. E. Derrick was excused from further
attendance upon the sessions of Synod.
The Report of Committee on Church Institutions and
Education was read and received, to be considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
Your committee have examined the papers placed in our hands
from our institutions, and we beg to submit the following :
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
I. We learn from Report of President of the Board of Trustees, that
the attendance this year has not been what we would wish, owing
36 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
either to stringency of the times, or lack of interest in and sympathy
with the college on the part of the church.
2. But while the attendance has been small, the work done by our
esteemed brother, President Scherer, and his able and efficient co-
workers of the faculty, has been in every way efficient and satisfac-
tory, and merits the fullest confidence of our church.
3. There are two in the Senior class this year whose qualifications
rank them with graduates of our large and more pretentious institu-
tions.
4. Your committee can but wonder that an institution that has
done and is doing so noble a work for our church — and doing it
at such a nominal cost, should receive such a listless and puny sup-
port from those whom it blesses.
Your committee believe that the Synod cannot afford to continue
thus. We therefore offer the following recommendations :
(a) That our pastors arrange in each congregation, for one Sunday
during the year, to be known as College Sunday, on which day the
interests of North Carolina College shall be presented and a collec-
tion be taken for the college.
(b) We recommend that the recommendation of the President of
Board of Trustees be referred to the Executive Committee.
(c) We find that there are two vacancies in the Board of Trustees,
caused by the resignation of Rev. W. P. Huddle and the death of
Jesse W. Miller, Esq. We recommend that these places be filled.
II. MONT AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
Your committee learn with great satisfaction of the great success
of this school during the session now closing. The enrollment has
been larger than any previous year. There are ten in the present
Senior class. While we congratulate the retiring Principal upon his
great success in the school, we also bespeak for the incoming admin-
istration, Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., and his associates the same
hearty co-operation of our people.
III. ELIZABETH COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE.
This splendid institution which has come into existence among us
under such auspicious circumstances, will open its doors to our peo-
ple at the opening of the next scholastic year. Here we shall have
an institution giving facilities for advanced study, and with an equip-
ment so complete and commanding as to call forth both the interest
and pride of our people. Your committee congratulate the Synod
on having this institution upon its territory, and bespeak for Revs.
King and Fisher the full measure of success for which they justly
hope.
MINUTES E. L- SVNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
IV. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF UNITED SYNOD.
This school of the prophets should be an object of our continued
interest and care. It should be kept before our people, and our stu-
dents for the ministry should be continually pointed to it. Your
committee recommend that Synod reaffirm its readiness to contrib-
ute its share of the second professor's salary so soon as his services
shall be secured. Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. L> SIFFORD.
Recommendations i, 2, 3, and 4, adopted. Report adopt-
ed as a whole.
The President appointed the following A Committee on
Nominations for Vaccmcies in our Ediicational Institutions :
Revs. T. H. Strohecker, H. M. Brown, and Mr. J. I,. Sif-
ford.
At this time, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., addressed Synod
upon the work of the Theological Seminary.
Rev. H. A. Trexler was excused from further attendance
upon the sessions of Synod.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That to show Synod's appreciation of the services of
Rev. V. R. Stickley, financial agent of North Carolina College, $25,
in addition to his expenses, be given him.
The Report of Apportionment Committee was read and
adopted.
APPORTIONMENT FOR BENEVOLENCE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD AND THE UNITED SYNOD.
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W. Kimball . . . 1 ■< St. Matthew's .
(Providence . . .
( Grace
■i Salem ....
( Lebanon . . . .
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1 Center Grove . .
( St. Mark's . . .
j Holy Trinity . .
J Albemarle .
j Prosperity . . .
( Mt. Carmel . . .
( Bethel
I St. Paul's . . .
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( St. Michael's . .
] St. Paul's . . . .
H. N. Miller . .
J. Q. Wertz . . .
C. A. Rose . . .
B. S. Brown . . .
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( Macedonia . . .
( Frieden's . . .
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( Cold Water . . .
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1 Concordia ... .
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S4405 95
A. The United Synod asks 25 cts. per member for Home Missions.
B. The United Synod asks 15 cts. per member for Foreign Missions.
C- The United Synod asks special and liberal collections for Orphan Home.
D. The United Synod asks 5 cts. per member for Theological Professor's Salary.
N. B. All amounts paid by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies to
the Board of Missions of the United Synod can be deducted from apportionment on
Home and Foreign Missions as above indicated, and placed to the credit of the conere-
gation and Synod. Respectfully submitted,
L. E. BUSBY,
P. H. E. DERRICK,
GEO. W. DRY,
Committee.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 39
A letter from our afflicted brother, Rev. M. Wolf, was read,
and upon request of the same, Synod was led in prayer by
Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher.
The Report of Committee on Executive Committee's Re-
port was read and received, to be considered item by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMIT-
TEE'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the Report of the Executive Committee's Re-
port beg leave to report the following :
Item I. of the report relates to Home Missions and Missionaries.
We recommend :
Item I. (1) The adoption of this item ; and that the amounts due
our Home Missionaries, Pastors Boozer, McCullough, and Trexler,
be paid ; and also, that the requests from the Burlington congrega-
tion for $200, and Forsyth for $50, be granted.
(2) That the committee's action with reference to Greensboro and
High Point be approved, and that the Greensboro mission be referred
to the favorable consideration of the Board of Missions of the United
Synod.
Item II. refers to our Beneficiaries. We recommend :
(1) That the '$15 due Pleasant Monroe for last year be paid.
(2) That the requests of beneficiaries for next year's support be
granted, to-wit : a. $90 to Pleasant Monroe, student in North Caro-
lina College; and b. $75or$ioo if necessary, to T. C. Parker, provided
he attends the Theological Seminary at Newberry, South Carolina;
c. $75 or $100 if necessary, to C. L. Miller, provided he attends the
Theological Seminary at Newberry, South Carolina.
Item III. refers to Christ's church. We recommend the adoption
of the committee's action :
Section 2 under item III. calls Synod's attention to the fact that
the |2,ooo legacy of the late I. Frank Patterson»was paid to the Treas-
urer of Synod in December, 1896. The committee's recommenda-
tion asks Synod to instruct the Executive Committee in the manage-
ment of the legacy. We recommend :
Item III. (1) That the Synod receive this timely and munificent
gift, and express its sincere appreciation and thanks for the same, by
a rising vote,
(2) That the President of Synod be requested to inform the family
of the lamented I. F. Patterson, and his executors, by letter of Syn-
od's action.
(3) That with regard to the management of the legacy, we recom-
mend that the Treasurer of Synod, in connection with the Executive
40 MINUTES 3. Z,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Committee, be authorized to invest the whole amount in loan on real
estate, or invest in other safe security, and that the Treasurer have
the management of the same until the next annual meeting of Synod.
Item IV. We recommend a vote of thanks to the Executive Com-
mittee for the faithful performance of their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
C. B. KING,
H. M. BROWN,
C. A. BROWN,
S. A. HOOVER.
Items i, 2, 3, and 4, adopted.
The following was adopted :
/Resolved, That the Secretary immediately notify Bros. Parker and
Miller of the action of Synod so that they may have time to make
all necessary arrangements.
The following was also adopted :
Resolved, That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the assist-
ance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina College
for his literary course and our Southern Theological Seminary for his
theological course.
The report was adopted as a whole.
Synod adjourned. Prayer by Rev. C. C. L,yerly.
SIXTH SESSION.
Monday, May 3, 8.30 o'clock a. m.
Synod opened with devotional exercises. The calling of
roll, upon motion, was omitted. The minutes of previous
session were read and approved.
By recommendation of Ministerium, Mr. W. W. J.
Ritchie was received as a beneficiary of Synod and given
$100 ; and Mr. W. W. Kennely was referred to the Execu-
tive Committee.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the matter of purchasing a lot and building a
Lutheran church at Lexington, North Carolina, be and is hereby re-
ferred to the Executive Committee.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Immanuel's Lutheran congregation be allowed to
make its own arrangement for the coming year, and that Pastor Geo.
H. Cox be allowed to resign the same.
The following was adopted :
Whereas, The United Synod, South, has no Sunday-school and
missionary journal, and
Whereas, Such is found necessary by the fact that many journals
of such character from other synods circulate among our people ;
Resolved, That we recommend to our people the Southern Lu-
theran in its sphere of Sunday-school and Missionary enterprises, and
urge upon our pastors to circulate it wherever practicable.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the President's attention be called to the fact that
the edition of the Synod's constitution is exhausted, and that there are
in the hands of E. H. Aull , belonging to this Synod, a number of copies
of the same, and that he be requested to write to Bro. Aull asking
for the same.
Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed to take into con-
sideration any revisions or corrections of the constitution of Synod
that may be necessary or advisable with a view to having a new edi-
tion printed.
Resolved, That all pastors are asked to send to the committee any
suggestions for the revision within six months, and that the commit-
tee ascertain the cost of printing an edition of 500 or 1000 copies of
the constitution and report its work to the next convention of Synod.
The President appointed the following A Committee on
Revision of Constitution : Revs. G. H. Cox, Chairman, C.
B. King, L,. E. Busby, G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and M. G.
G. Scherer.
The Report of Committee on Appropriations was read
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The Committee on Appropriations finds in the Treasury $1804.17
distributed as follows :
Synodical Fund $585 32
Church Extension 137 47
Beneficiary Education 174 55
Home Missions 502 27
Home Missions (United Synod) 23 55
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Foreign Missions (United Synod) $305 60
South View Orphan Home 63 61
Theological Professor 9 70
North Carolina College 2 00
1. We recommend the following appropriations in payment of pres-
ent obligations :
Rev. V. Y. Boozer $175 00
Rev. H. A. McCullough 100 00
Rev. H. A. Trexler 50 00
Rev. W. Kimball 50 00
Expenses for Greensboro :
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D 4 20
Rev. W. A. Lutz 1 10
Rev. C. B. King 9 00
Rev. V. R. Stickley 5 40
Henkel & Co., Printing Minutes 135 29
P. E. Monroe, Beneficiary . 15 00
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, expenses as Secretary. ... 4 91
Mr. P. E. Monroe, Beneficiary (next year) 90 00
Mr. T. C. Parker, Beneficiary (conditional) 100 00
Rev. V. R. Stickley, Financial Agt. N. C. College . 33 00
Mr. W. W. J. Ritchie, Beneficiary 100 00
Mr. C. L. Miller, Beneficiary (conditional) 100 00
2. We also recommend the following appropriations :
For North Carolina College Repair Fund 42 00
For Foreign Missions of United Synod 305 60
For Home Missions of United Synod 23 55
For Board of Church Extension 137 47
For South View Orphan Home 63 61
For Board of Church Extension on note 100 00
Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER,
B. S. BROWN,
C. A. ROSE,
H. C. MCALLISTER.
The Report of the Committee on State of the Church was
read and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee is gratified with the evidences of a sound and
healthful state of the church.
1. The means of grace are faithfully observed throughout the Synod.
There appears to be a growing appreciation of these among our people.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
2. Our Sunday-schools are, as a rule, in a prosperous condition.
An increasing number continue throughout the year.
3. Our missionary societies seem to have a renewed interest in the
great work in which they are engaged. The indications are that the
next annual conventions of the society will show a substantial gain
in contributions.
4. Our mission points have had an unusually successful year. The
sound condition they are in and their steady progress should be an
inspiration to us to go on in this work with increasing devotion.
5. There has been a decided gain in membership throughout the
church. Our pastors have been faithful shepherds ; and there ap-
pear to be the warmest friendship and the most ready co operation
between pastors and their people.
6. The total contributions of Synod this year show a gain of $270.97
over those of last year. This is most gratifying, and a favorable in-
dex of the Synod's life.
Very respectfully, C. L. T. FISHER,
B. S. BROWN,
C. T. BERNHARDT.
The resignation of R. W. Misenheimer, as a member of
the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Female Seminary,
was accepted.
The Report of the Committee on Vacancies was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Provision having been made for the Davie mission, and Albemarle
at its own request granted the privilege of looking after its own
interests, we find the following vacancies :
1. St. Stephen's pastorate;
2. Mt. Pleasant pastorate ; and
3. Under arrangement of pastorates as recommended by Synod,
the Prosperity pastorate. We recommend :
1. That the St. Stephen's and Mt. Pleasant pastorates secure at as
early a day as possible pastors to break unto them the Bread of Iyife.
2. In the event Prosperity, Cold Water, and Mt. Hermou churches
accept the recommendation of Synod to unite them into a pastorate,
that they make all possible effort to secure a pastor soon.
Respectfully submitted, C. A. BROWN,
H. A. TREXLER,
J. D. FINK.
The President appointed as A Committee to Nominate
Executive Committee: Revs. M. G. G. Scherer and C. B.
Miller.
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The report of the fraternal delegate, Rev. H. M. Brown,
to the Southwestern Virginia Synod, was received.*
Rev. Mr. Wiley, of the Methodist church, Mt. Pleasant,
N. C, was invited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
Synod took a recess of five minutes to arrange for divine
service.
PUBLIC SERVICE.
At ii o'clock Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher delivered an
address on the subject, "Divine Stewardship." Collection
for synodical fund, $4.06. Received as a special offering for
synodical fund, $5.00 from Mrs. G. D. Beruheim.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Monday, 1.30 o'clock p. m.
Synod opened with devotional exercises. Prayer by Rev.
Iv. E. Busby.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, 1. That we have heard with great pleasure the statement of
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., that he desired to donate to this Synod
valuable documents; and that the thanks of this body be tendered to
him for his munificent offer.
Resolved, 2. That this matter of providing for the safe keeping of
these documents be placed in the hands of the Executive Committee
for favorable attention at the proper time.
There was no report from the Archivarius.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod appropriate to the Board of Church Exten-
sion $39.84 (amount of interest on notes due the Board of Church
Extension), in addition to the $100 already appropriated.
On motion, Synod adjourned to convene as a ministerium.
*NOTE. — Since Synod adjourned, a very sweet and fraternal letter
was received from Rev. W. P. Cline, who, although elected delegate
from Tennessee Synod, was prevented from attending our convention.
— Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
EIGHTH SESSION.
Monday, 2 o'clock p. m.
Synod reconvened.
The President appointed Revs. B. S. Brown and W. R.
Ketchie a committee to nominate delegates to sister synods.
The following were elected as members of the Board of
Trustees of North Carolina College: Revs. C. B. Miller and
S. D. Steffey and Dr. C. M. Poole.
The following were elected as members of the Board of
Trustees of Mont Amcena Female Seminary: Rev. C. A.
Brown and Mr. J. L. Sifford.
SPEAKERS ELECTED FOR NEXT YEAR'S CONVENTION.
Beneficiary Education — Rev. W. A. Lutz, Principal ;
Rev. C. B. Miller, Alternate.
Missions — Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Principal; Rev. C. A. Rose,
Alternate.
Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. L,. E. Busby,
Principal; Rev. H. A. McCullough, Alternate.
Rev. Karl Boldt was appointed to preach the ordination
sermon next year, with Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., as
alternate.
DELEGATES ELECTED TO OTHER SYNODS.
To the Southwestern Virginia Synod — Rev. S. D. Steffey,
Principal ; Rev. W. B. Oney, Alternate.
To the Tennessee Synod — Rev. V. R. Stickley, Princi-
pal; Rev. L,. E. Busby, Alternate.
To the Virginia Synod — Rev. T. H. Strohecker, Princi-
pal ; Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, Alternate.
To the South Carolina Synod— Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Prin-
cipal ; Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Alternate.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of Synod be returned to St.
John's congregation and others of the community for hospitable en-
tertainment and all other courtesies and kindnesses shown Synod or
any of its members, and that this resolution be read by the pastor of
St. John's to his congregation at their next regular public services.
IN MEMORIAM.
Rev. John Barton Davis, D. D.
On the 26th day of February, 1895, the Rev. John Barton
Davis, D. D., departed this life at the residence of his son, Mr.
Paul S. Davis, at Salem, Va.
In the life and labors of this eminent servant of God, the
church possessed one of her brightest ornaments, and in his
death she mourns the loss of one of her most efficient ministers.
Dr. Davis was born in Frederick county, Va., on the 26th
day of May, 1808, and like many of our greatest and most use-
ful men, his powers of mind and body were developed under
the restraints of privation and embarrassment.
Being blessed with a pious mother, he was at an early age
brought into covenant relations with the church and with the
Lord, and was powerfully constrained to devote his life to the
Gospel ministry.
Aided by a few friends in Virginia and Pennsylvania, he set
out on foot for Gettysburg, and entered our institutions there
when they were yet in their infancy, and passed through both
college and seminary with a success that was regarded as phe-
nomenal. He was ordained by the Virginia Synod in 1834,
and served the congregations at Strasburg and New Town (now
Stephens City) for nine years jointly, and the latter for seven
years longer.
In 1S50, Dr. Davis took charge of the mission in Staunton,
Va. Under his ministry the first church was built and the
congregation permanently established.
In 1 866, he was elected to the chair of natural sciences in
Roanoke College, which position he filled for nine years with
great credit to himself and advantage to the institution.
In 1S75, he was called to the presidency of North Carolina
College, which institution had previously conferred the degree
of Doctor Divinitatis upon him. This position he filled with
ability and success for several years when he exchanged it for
the pastorship of College Church in Mt. Pleasant. After eleven
years of faithful service in this capacity, and feeling the weight
of accumulating years, he retired into the bosom of his devoted
family, and in the home of his devoted son, Paul S. Davis, Esq.,
he ended his long and useful earthly career on the day above
mentioned.
Dr. Davis was twice married. His first wife was Miss Eliza-
beth Henning, who died a few years after their marriage. His
second wife and the mother of his excellent family was Miss
Catherine Sieg, of Churchville, Va. She entered the heavenly
rest but a few months before her husband.
Dr. Davis possessed in an eminent degree the elements of a
successful preacher of the Gospel. Gifted with a quick, inci-
sive mind, a splendid memory, a large vocabulary of language,
and his faculties under the influence of divine grace, he was in
the best sense of the term an orator. His warm sympathies
and affability of manner made him a sunbeam at the fireside
and in the social circle. He was a lover of nature and studied
her laws and her mysteries with such enthusiasm as to win de-
served recognition as a scientist.
As an educator and a minister of God he impressed the lives
of multitudes for good, and through them he being dead yet
speaketh !
As a synod we hereby declare with one heart and one mind
that we were edified by his life, bereaved by his death, and
honored by his association with us.
Respectfully submitted,
W. S. BOWMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
H. C. MCALLISTER.
BBS
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Officers of Synod with Dr. M. L,. Stevens were elect-
ed as the Executive Committee.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. G. H. Cox be requested to publish in pam-
phlet form the articles on "Faith and Life" which have appeared re-
cently in the Lutheran Visitor.
APPOINTMENT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The President appointed the following as the Examining
Committee for the Ensuing Year: Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D.,
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Rev. Prof. M. G. G. Scherer,
Rev. C. B. King, and Rev. B. S. Brown.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. C. C. Lyerly be requested to look after the in-
terests of Lutherans in and around New London.
Upon motion, the Secretary was instructed to have 2,000
copies of the Minutes printed and distributed.
The election of a Financial Agent for North Carolina Col-
lege was referred to the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College, and Synod, upon motion, agreed to pay the neces-
sary expenses of such agent not to exceed $100.
Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Ph. D. , was elected Archivarius.
Upon ballot, Burlington was selected as the place for the
next regular annual meeting of Synod.
The minutes were read and approved.
There being no further business, Synod adjourned to meet
on Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1898, the hour
of day to be selected by the President of Synod and pastor
loci.
I certify that the above is a correct record of the proceed-
ings of the ninety-fourth annual convention of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
HENDERSON N. MILDER,
Secretary.
MINUTES E. !«■ SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
DIVINE SERVICES ON LORD'S DAY.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
10 A. M. — The Sunday-school was addressed by Revs. C.
A. Brown, H. W. Jeffcoat, H. M. Brown, and G. H. Cox.
ii A. M— Rev. K. Boldt preached; and, at 3 P. M.,
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.
11 A. M. — Rev. V. R. Stickley preached to an overflow
audience in the school-house near the church.
CENTER GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
11 A. M.—Rev. C. A. Rose.
REFORMED CHURCH, MT. PLEASANT.
8 P. M.— Rev. H. M. Brown.
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PASTORS.
L. E. Busby. . . .
Sidney D. Steffey
Geo. H. Cox . . .
H. A. Trexler .
*T. H. Strohecker
H. M. Brown
C. A. Brown
C. C. Lyerly . . .
W. B. Oney . . .
V. R. Stickley . .
tP. H. E. Derrick
tW. Kimball
N. Miller.
J. Q. Wertz
C. A. Rose ,
B. S. Brown.
V. Y. Boozer . .
Chas. B. Miller .
W. S. Bowman
K. Boldt. . . . ,
H. A. McCullough
H. W. Jeffcoat
W. A. Lutz . .
G. D. Bernheim
C. B. King. . . .
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< Ebenezer . .
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Shiloh. . . .
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1 Zion(^)
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j Union
1 Christiana . . .
(New Bethel. . .
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I Luther's
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( St. Matthew's . .
( St. Enoch ....
( Trinity
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t Mt. Carmel . . .
St. Matthew's . .
Reformation . .
Providence . . .
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Lutheran Chapel
Center Grove . .
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St. Paul's ....
Bethel
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< St. Paul's ....
(Amity
( Macedonia . . .
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St. James
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St. Paul's (Wil.) .
St. Andrew's . .
Cold Water . . .
Mt. Hermon . .
i St. Luke's. . . .
( Concordia ....
i Augsburg. . . .
I Hopewell ....
f St. Matthew's . .
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("Prosperity'. . . .
\ Albemarle . . .
I St. Stephen's . .
I Mt. Olive . . . .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Forsyth . .
Stokes. . .
Forsyth . .
Davidson .
Davidson .
Davidson .
Guilford. .
Randolph .
Guilford . .
Alamance .
Rowan
Rowan .
Stanly . . .
Stanly . . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus .
Cabarrus .
Cabarrus .
Davie . . .
Davie . . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Cabarrus .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Rowan . .
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Iredell . .
Alamance .
Guilford .
Cabarrus .
Mecklenburg
New Hanover
Cabarrus . .
Cabarrus . .
Cabarrus . .
Rowan . . .
Rowan . . .
Forsyth . . .
Forsyth . . .
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Craven . . .
Buncombe .
Cabarrus . .
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Cabarrus . .
Cabarrus . .
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fSupply. tSynod appropriated $50 on salary. gReport of 1896.
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instances do not agree with "Parochial Report." — «t™etai!v_
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CORRECTIONS.— By some oversight on the part of the Secretary the name of
!ev. S. D. Steffey, Concord, N. C, was omitted from the roll of Synod, and this cor-
seted will make the total number of ministers 35. Also on page 31, item 10 of
Report of Committee on Petitions and Absentees" is recorded as being adopted,
hereas it was referred to the Executive Committee of Synod — Secretary.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
Friday, April 31, 4.45 p. m.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. C. A.
Brown.
By resolution, candidates for beneficiary aid, Messrs. W.
W. J. Ritchie and W. W. Kennely, were recommended to
Synod for consideration.
There being no further business, the Ministerium ad-
journed subject to the call of the President.
Monday, 1.45 p. m.
The Ministerium regularly convened at the call of the
President, but there being no further business, it immedi-
ately adjourned.
V. R. STICKLEY, President.
HENDERSON N. MILLER, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
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, Chap-
ter 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waives all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a certificate be given in each
case when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite
of confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 ob-
served in reporting: i. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
58 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been affected.
12. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, or to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution, p.
40) shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following :
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of
E. I*. church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . . E. L. Church.
13. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
14. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
MINUTES 3. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
15. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the Undelegates to report verbally or in writing.
16. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to
Synod all communing members whose connection has not been dis-
solved by letter or excommunication.
17. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
18. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestry, etc., are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
19. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of church councils, con-
gregations or pastors giving invitations to any students to preach in
our churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to
one year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary; and we equally disap-
prove the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
21. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval
of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
22. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that ministers and
their families should be regularly connected as members with a con-
gregation contiguous to their place of residence. (See Report of
Committee on President's Report, 1896.)
23. Resolved, That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the
assistance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina
College for his literary course and our Southern Theological Semi-
nary for his theological course.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on fol-
lowing^page.
PASTOR'S CALL
TO REV
Grace, Mercy, and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through . . solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God,
administer the Sacraments, attend to the catechisation of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and
usages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to com-
mence on or about 18
(I)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral of-
fice . . . authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services. .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the
free use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate of (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2)— If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) — This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4) — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
INDEX.
PAGE.
Advisory Members 12, 25, 27, 31
Apportionments, Mission Board United Synod, Resolutions on 32
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 38
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 41-42
Archivarius, Election of 48
Beneficiaries, Resolutions in regard to 40
Board of Church Extension, Appro, to by Resolution of Synod 44
Calendar, Synodical 2
Church Extension, Report of the Board of 22-23
Church Extension, Report of the Treasurer of 23-24
Collections by C. L. Brown, Report of 24
Collections 25, 32, 44
Centennial Observance, Committee on 29
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . 35-37
Constitution, Resolutions Relative to Revision, &c 41
Constitution, A Committee on Revision of 41
Cox, Rev., Request to Publish "Life and Faith" Articles, in
Pamphlet Form, Resolution on 48
Delegates to Other Synods, Elected ... 4, 45
Delegates, Fraternal 31, 44
Documents of Rev. G. D. Bernheim, Resolutions on ... 44
Davis, Rev. John B., Memoir of 46-47
Divine Services 49
Executive Committee, Report of the 18-22
Educational Institution Vacancies, Nominations Committee on 37
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . . 39-40
Executive Committee, Election of 48
Examining Committee, Appointment of 48
Executive Committee, A Committee to Nominate 43
Finance, Report of Committee on 27-29
Immanuel Congregation, Resolution Relative to 41
Lexington Mission, Resolution on 40
Mission Points Referred 7
Mont Amoena Female Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees of 25
Mont Amoena Female Seminary, Trustees Elected 45
Ministerium, Minutes of 56
Memorial of Rev. J. B. Davis, Committee on 27
North Carolina College, Report of the Board of Trustees of . . 18
North Carolina College, Finan. Agt. , Contribution for Services 37
North Carolina College, Trustees Elected 45
North Carolina College, Election and Expenses of Finan. Agt. 48
INDEX. PAGE.
New London Lutherans, Resolution in regard to 48
Officers of Synod, Election of 11
Ordination Sermon, Rev. Karl Boldt Appointed to Preach . . 45
President's Report 8-11
Public Services 25, 32, 44
President's Report, Report of the Committee on 26-27
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 29-31
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 31
Parochial Reports 50-53
Parochial Table, Supplementary 54~55
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 60
Roll of Synod 6-7
Standing Committees 17
St. Matthew Mission, Resolution on 35
Southern Lutheran, Preambles and Resolution on 41
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 42-43
Speakers Elected for Next Year's Convention 45
Standing Resolutions 57-59
Time and Place of Next Meeting 4, 48
Treasurer's Report 12-16
Theological Seminary, Report of Board of Directors of . ... 33
Thanks, Resolution of 45
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 33-34
Visitors, Recognized by Courtesy 31, 44
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 43
W. H. and F. M. Society, Report of Committee to 34
W. H. and F. M. Society, Resolutions in regard to 35
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
zltozr/tih: Q^zROLiiisr^
HELD IN
APRIL 28 TO MAY 1, 1898;
ALSO OF THE
Called Session,
HELD IN
ST. ENOCH'S CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,,
REV. V. R. STICKLEY, PASTOR,
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1897.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA.
Jfovtln Carolina (^ollcgo,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
A LUTHERAN INSTITUTION FOUNDED, FOSTERED,
AND RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD.
COURSES LEADING TO A. B., B. S., and Ph. B.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
With courses preparatory for college.
SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Instruction Thorough.
Good Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Very Moderate.
SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1, 1898.
For catalogue and other information, address
THE PRESIDENT,
Or Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Secretary.
MINUTKS
OF THE
NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
zn-ozr/th: o^-iROiLiiiisrjL,
HEW) IN
MACEDONIA CHURCH, BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA,
APRIL 28 TO MAY 1, 1898.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C.
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO., VIRGINIA.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1898-1899.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. C. A. ROSE, Zeb, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. C. B. MILLER Concord, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. L. E. BUSBY Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Mr. C. M. BROWN.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Esq.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Rev. Prof. M. G. G. SCHERER Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Forty-nine Years in the Ministry.
REV. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. L. E. BUSBY and W. A. LUTZ.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
REV. W. A. LUTZ, Rev. V. R. STICKLEY,
REV. J. Q. WERTZ, Rev. G. H. COX,
Rev. B. S. BROWN, Rev. W. B. ONEY.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. M. G. G. SCHERER, PRiN. Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH, Ai,T.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
REV. C. A. BROWN, Prist. Rev. T. H. STROHECKER, Ai/r.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
REV. S. D. STEFFEY, Prin. Rev. H. M. BROWN, Ai/r.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. W. KIMBALL, Prin. Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, AW.
DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
TO THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SYNOD.
REV. W. B. ONEY, Prin. Rev. V. R. STICKLEY, AI.T.
TO THE TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Prin. Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Ai,T.
TO THE VIRGINIA SYNOD.
Rev. C. L. T. FISHER, Prin. Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER, Ai/t.
TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. H. N. MILLER, Ph. D., Prin. Rev. G. H. COX, Ai/r.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The 96th Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina will be held in St. John's church,
Rev. L. E. Busby, pastor, Salisbury, N. C, beginning on
Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1899, 10 a. m.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
ustoir/tih: o^^K,OLi3sr^.,
HELD IN
MACEDONIA CHURCH, BURLINGTON, N. C,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1898.
i
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in Macedonia Evangelical
Lutheran church, Burlington, N. C, Rev. V. Y. Boozer,
pastor, on 'Thursday, 10 a. m., April 28, 1898. Divine
service was conducted by the President and Secretary. The
President, Rev. V. R. Stickley, preached the sermon; text,
1 Tim. 4, 16, after which the preparatory services were held,
and the holy communion administered to members of Synod.
FIRST SESSION.
Thursday, ii a. m., April 28, 1898.
Synod was formally opened, and proceeded to regular
order of business
The roll of ministers was called, and the list of delegates-
elect made upon presentation of credentials. Revs. L. E.
Busby and W. A. Lutz were appointed the Committee on
Credentials.
6 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D 1849 Wilmington, N. C.
" Geo. F. Schaeffer (a. e.) 1851 Monroe, Ga.
'* W. S. Bowman, D. D. (a. e.) . . . 1852 Melrose, Fla.
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) 1858 New Market, Va.
" M. Wolf (a. e.) i860 Ridgeway, N. C.
" W. Kimball 1862 China Grove. N. C.
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) 1865 Barium Springs, N. C.
" W. R. Ketchie 1868 Kappa, N. C.
" R. L. Brown . 1868 Woodside. N. C.
" E. P. Parker (a. e.) 1871 Gibsonville, N. C.
" Geo. H. Cox 1872 Organ Church, N.C.
" H. M. Brown 1S73 Brick Church, N. C.
" V. R. Stickley 1875 Enochville, N. C.
" W. A. L,utz 1877 Winston, N. C.
" B. S. Brown 1878 Troutman's, N. C.
" L. E. Busby 1878 Salisbury, N. C.
" T. H. Strohecker 1880 Barium Springs, N. C.
" J- Q- Wertz 1881 China Grove, N. C.
" C. A. Rose 1881 Zeb, N. C.
" W. B. Oney 1882 Craven, N. C.
" M. G. G. Scherer 1883 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" C. L. T. Fisher (a. e.) 1884 Charlotte, N. C.
" H. A.Trexler 1886 Manning, N. C.
" C. B. King 1887 Charlotte, N. C.
" C. B. Miller 1887 Concord. N. C.
" C.A.Brown 1889 Salisbury, N. C.
" P. H. E. Derrick 1889 Copal Grove,, N. C.
" J. H. C. Fisher 1890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" S. D. Steffey 1892 Concord, N. C.
" R. L. Bame 1893 Rural Hall, N. C.
" V. Y. Boozer 1894 Burlington, N. C.
" H. W. Jeffcoat 1894 Saw, N. C.
" H. N. Miller, Ph. D 1894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" H. A. McCullough 1895 Concord, N. C.
" G. A. Riser 1898 Gold Hill, N. C.
" C. L. Miller .... 1898 Jimes, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 36. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
CM.Brown Salisbury, N. C St. John's.
W. B. Fisher Mt. Pleasant, N.C St. John's (,Cab.)
N. W. Meinus China Grove, N. C j ^b|nezer.
C. L. Brown Eli, N. C Immanuel.
f St. Luke's.
T. F. Sink Tyro Shops, N. C < Pilgrim.
(.Bethany.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 7
LAY— Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
f Low's.
Riley Brown Brick Church, N. C j Rkhklnd.
(st. Paul's.
P.D.Linn . . Trading Ford, N. C |chris«ana.
W. S. Blackwelder Copal Grove, N. C { Mt^Zion.
C M.Miller Rockwell, N. C J It Matthew's.
CE.Ludwig Harts, N. C . . . {Trintty**'8,
R. J. Honeycutt Gold Hill, N. C {m^OI?^11'3'
(Reformation.
J. D. Walker Kappa, N. C. . < St. Matthew's.
( Providence.
( Grace.
Edmund Sifford Manning, N. C J Salem.
( Lebanon.
J. L. Schulenberger China Grove, N. C j s™M^k's^hape1'
Capt. Jonas Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C Holy Trinity.
S. H. Hearne Albemarle, N. C Albemarle.*
W. B. Yarborough Spencer, N. C Christ's.*
C.N.Brown Salisbury, N. C { Bethll!1 S'
(St. Michael's.
W.W.Williamson Troutmans, N. C < St. Paul's.
(Amity.
J. B. Summers Burlington, N. C j pri^SS.*'
Dr. M. L. Stevens Concord, N. C St. James.
M. L. Yeager Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
H. L. Vollers Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
W. F. Aberley Newberne, N. C { f*; fua£?sew'S-
W. H. Barnhardt Concord, N. C Centre Grove.t
f St. Andrew's.
-< Mt. Hermon.
(.Cold Water.
B.B.Miller Blackmer.N.C { lon^ordia.
V.I. Beck Bethania.N. C { Kreth.
J. L. Wood Rural Hall, N. C Shiloh.
Asheville, N. C St. Paul's.!
Prosperity. §
Mt. Carmel.g
Luther's. ||
Van B. Melchor Winston, N. C Augsburg.
MISSION POINTS REFERRED.
Greensboro, Lexington, and High Point referred to Board of Missions United
Synod.
Hopewell under care of Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Mooresville under care of Revs. B. S. Brown and T. H. Strohecker.
New London under care of
|| Supplied by Rev. P. H. E. Derrick. #
* Supplied by Rev. W. Kimball.
t Supplied by — •
JTo be supplied by Rev. C. Brown Cox after July i, 1898.
§ Supplied by Rev. R L- Brown.
8 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The President read his annual report, which was received
and properly referred.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren : — In the name of the Lord, greeting : Grace be
unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ !
The close of another synodical year is at hand, and I submit the fol-
lowing report :
I. INSTALLATIONS.
On May 2, 1897, Rev. C. B. Miller was installed pastor of St. James
Evangelical Lutheran church, Concord, Rev. K. Boldt and myself
officiating. On the first Sunday in July, 1897, Rev. L. E. Busby in-
stalled Rev. W. B. Oney pastor of St. Peter's charge, preaching a
sermon to pastor and people.
II. CORNER-STONES LAID.
Trinity, Cabarrus county, July 17, 1897; addresses were made by
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Vice-President of Synod, and Rev. R. L. Patterson,
of Union Bridge, Md.
August 19, 1897, Immanuel, Rowan county, Rev. R. L. Brown,
pastor ; addresses by Rev. W. B. Oney, Theological student C. L-
Miller, and myself.
III. RESIGNATIONS.
The following brethren have resigned during the year : Rev. H. A.
Trexler, Forsyth mission, September 1, 1897.
In October, Rev. K. Boldt resigned St. Paul's church, Wilmington,
to take effect December 17, 1897.
December 4, 1897, Rev. C. C. Lyerly resigned Bethel (Stanly) pas-
torate.
December 13, Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., notified me that he
had resigned St. Mark's, to take effect December 31, 1897.
March 26, 1898, Rev. T. H. Strohecker gave notice that he had re-
signed the Davidson pastorate.
April 13, 1898, Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., resigned as a member
of the Examining Committee.
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., informed me on April 22, 1898, that he
had resigned Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, to take effect in July.
IV. CALLS ACCEPTED.
September 1, 1897, Rev. H. A. Trexler informed me that he had ac-
cepted a call to the Salem pastorate, and would begin his labors there
at once.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
September 18, 1897, Rev. R. L. Batne gave notice that he had ac-
cepted a call to the Forsyth mission, and would take charge Septem-
ber 19th.
January 9, 1898, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., of Newberry, S. C, in-
formed me that he had accepted a call to St. Paul's church, Wilming-
ton, and would enter upon his work June 1st next.
Theological student, G. A. Riser, of Newberry, S. C, notified me
on April 1st that he had accepted a call to the St. Stephen's pastorate,
and would take charge June 1st next.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., of Charleston, S. C, has accepted a call
to St. Mark's church, Charlotte, and will begin his labors June 1st
next.
V. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
September 18, 1897, I received a letter of transfer of Rev. R. L.
Bame from the Evangelical Lutheran Chicago Synod to this body.
December 7, 1897, I granted a letter of honorable dismissal to Rev.
C. C. Lyerly from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran Central and
Southern Illinois Synod.
January 19, 1898, I granted a letter of honorable dismissal to Rev.
K. Boldt from this body to the Evangelical Lutheran South Carolina
Synod.
VI. DEDICATIONS.
On November 7, 1897, St. Andrew's Evangelical Lutheran church,
Concord, Rev. H. A. McCullough, pastor, was dedicated, assisted by
Revs. J. Q. Wertz and C. B. Miller ; sermon by President.
On November 14, 1897, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church, Ca-
barrus county, Rev. V. R. Stickley, pastor, was dedicated by officers of
Synod. Sermon by Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, President of North Caro-
lina College, and addresses by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Vice-President of
Synod, and Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., Secretary of Synod and Presi-
dent of Mt. Amcena Seminary.
April 24, 1898, Providence Evangelical Lutheran church, Rowan
county (part of the Davie mission) was dedicated by Rev. H. W. Jeff-
coat, assisted by Revs. B. S. Brown and W. R. Ketchie ; sermon by
Rev. Jeffcoat.
VII. CALLED SESSION OF SYNOD.
In response to a constitutional petition, I called a special meeting
of Synod to convene at St. Enoch's church, Rowan county, Septem-
ber 9, 1897. I submit the minutes of said meeting with my report to
Synod for its disposition.
VIII. CONFERENCES.
The President of Southern Conference made the following report :
The Southern Conference held two meetings during the year which
IO MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
were reasonably well attended. Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher was absent
from both without rendering any excuse. St. Mark's, China Grove,
Holy Trinity, Prosperity, St. Stephen's, Cold Water, and Mt. Her-
mon congregations failed to send either delegate or excuse to either
meeting. A question arose whether Dr. Bowman and the Charlotte
congregation had optional attendance. The Conference unanimously
expressed itself as being opposed to giving any minister or congrega-
tion optional attendance. A resolution was adopted recommending
to Synod that Center Grove, Mt. Hermon, and Cold Water be con-
stituted a pastorate.
Conference supplied the St. Stephen's pastorate for three months.
St. Stephen's, Mt. Olive, Mt. Carmel, Luther's, Bethel (Stanly),
Richfield, and Prosperity are vacant. Bethel and Richfield have been
supplied by Brother Derrick and Prosperity by Brother R. L. Brown.
The cry is, We are too poor to support a pastor as our pastorates
are now constituted — some are isolated, others careless. The only
way out of the trouble is to rearrange our pastorates, and I believe
the37 can be so arranged that all can have regular service. The officers
are : Rev. Geo. H. Cox, President ; Rev. H. A. McCullough, Secre-
tary ; J. C. Lingle, Esq., Treasurer. The next meeting will be at
Mt. Olive in July, 189S, fourth Sunday.
GEO. H. COX,
President 0/ Southern Conference.
The Northern Conference held two meetings during the year, which
were reasonably well attended. The first meeting was held in Christ's
church (Spencer), Rev. W. Kimball, pastor ; the second in Trinity
church, Cabarrus county, Rev. V. R. Stickley, pastor. These meet-
ings, we believe, did good, edifying to the Conference, and benefited
the congregations. The Conference endeavored to provide for Davie
mission which we hope will be successful. We are to have a report
until Synod. The Conference appropriated to Treasurer of Synod
$12 for W. W. Kenerly, student at North Carolina College.
W. KIMBALL,
President of Northern Conference.
We recommend these reports to the consideration of Synod.
IX. MISSIONS.
Our W. H. and F. Missionary Societies and Children's Societies are
continuing to be great forces in developing the church and bringing
it up to its privileges and high standard in sending out the light and
truth to the nations in Gospel darkness, and the work of our mis-
sionaries is still richly deserving our continued support, as will be
seen in the reports of their work in other departments.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
X. DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
It -will be the duty of Synod at this convention to elect delegates to
represent this Synod at the next convention of the United Synod of
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the South, which meets in St.
Luke's church, Newberry, S. C, May II, 1898.
XI. VACANCIES.
Davidson pastorate, Mt. Carmel, Luther's, Center Grove, Davie
mission, Bethel, and Richfield are vacant.
XII. ORDINATION.
Brothers C. L. Miller, of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in
Chicago, and G. A. Riser, of the Theological Seminary of United
Synod at Newberry, S. C, having received calls from churches in this
Synod and Tennessee Synod, have applied for ordination at this con-
vention. 1.
REMARKS. j
While this has been a year of financial depression in most of the
business departments, yet when we look over the work of the church,
we rejoice in the success and prosperity which have so richly attended
the work. In addition to the new churches begun and completed,
many have been improved and beautified at considerable expense,
thus making the churches more attractive ; others have improved and
made more comfortable the homes of their pastors, showing a greater
love and deeper interest in the things that belong to God, and enrich-
ing their spiritual interests. Our institutions have been well attended
and enjoyed a prosperous and successful year, as will be shown by
the different reports, thus showing an increase and development of
church love.
And now the last duty of my official position is performed. The
trust committed to me I have performed to the best of my ability, and
in laying down this trust permit me to return to you all my sincere
thanks for the confidence and courtesy and co-operation received at
your hands. V. R. STICKLEY.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. D. Bernheim,
D. D.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, 2 o'clock p. m.
Prayer by Rev. G. H. Cox.
Roll called, minutes of morning session read and approved.
12
MINUTES E. t. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The election, of officers of Synod took place, resulting as
follows:
President— Rev. C. A. Kose.
Vice-President— Rev. C. B. Miller.
Secretary— Rev. I/. E. Busby.
Treasurer— Mr. J- D. Heilig.
In the absence of the President-elect, Rev. C. B. Miller,
Vice-President, presided.
The officers-elect assumed their duties.
Rev D I Offman of the Tennessee Synod and Theolog-
ical students G. A. Riser and C. L. Miller were received as
adl^UmtZ^ D. D., of the
Rev J H. Shore of the M. B. Church South, and Rev C.
A Cecil of the Methodist Protestant church were invited
to seats within the bar of Synod.
The hours for daily sessions were fixed-from 9 a. m. to
12 m., and from 2 p. m. to 5.30 P- m- • .
Treasurer of Synod read his report, which was received
and properly referred.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
IN ACCOUNT WITH THE
Evangelical Lutheran Synod oe
North Carolina, 1897-98-
1897.
HOME MISSIONS.
Dr.
May 3- To cash balance . • • * JL 16
To cash Finance Committee 3&4 ™
To collection St. John's (Cab.) 5 71
May 15- To cash Rev. M. Wolf. ■■■■■"•
Oct. 2i. TocashMrs.P.N.Heihg.Treas.W.H.
and F. M. S 259 32
Tpril 14. To interest on note Rev. B.S. Brown.. ^$1863^3
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 13
1897. CR.
May 3. By receipt Finance Com., Rev. Steffey $ 13 60
By receipt Finance Com., Rev. Busby . 3 67
By receipt Finance Com., Rev. Cox . . 17 80
May 3. By voucher, Rev. G. D. Bernheim ... 53 00
By voucher, Rev. H. A. Trexler .... 50 00
By voucher, Rev. V. Y. Boozer .... 175 00
By voucher, Rev. W. Kimball 50 00
May 19. By amt. loaned Rev. B. S. Brown (Pat-
terson legacy) 750 00
By voucher, Rev. H. A. McCullough . . 100 00
By amt. loaned A. S. Heilig (Patterson
legacy) 250 00
By voucher, Rev. V. Y. Boozer .... 50 00
By voucher, Rev. H. A. McCullough . . 100 00
By cash to balance 250 86 $1863 93
Sept.
29.
Oct.
1.
Nov.
15-
Dec.
21.
1897.
May
3-
May
1898.
April
April
15-
14.
16.
1897.
May
May
3-
19-
June
28.
Nov.
4-
foreign missions.
. Dr.
To amt. in bank $1143 65
To amt. from St. Paul's, Wilmington. .
To amt. Finance Committee
To amt. collection . . .-
To amt. Rev. M. Wolf
To amt. interest May 1st
To amt. interest W. Kimball's note . .
Cr.
By receipt Rev. L. E. Busby $ 1 33
By amt. loaned Rev. B. S. Brown (Pat-
terson legacy) 750 00
By voucher, J. E. Cooper . . ... 12 00
By amt. loaned W. L. Kimball (Patter-
son legacy) 250 00
To cash to balance 361 10 $1374 43
12
CO
161
95
5
7i
1
00
42
62
7
50 $1374
43
SYNODICAI, FUND.
1897. DR. .
May 3. To amt. in bank $ 61 96
To amt. Finance Committee 511 91
To amt. collection 17 34
May 21. To amt. Rev. M. Wolf 1 00
Nov. 2. To amt. A. W. Winecoff, Treas. St. John's,
Salisbury , 44 15
To amt. of Rev. H. M. Brown, due bill 6 00 $642 36
14
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
I897.
May
May
June
June
July
July
1897.
May
June
21.
3-
7-
13-
13-
Cr.
By receipt Finance Committee St. James
on note 65 00
By receipt Finance Com. St. John's (Cab.) 15 00
By voucher, Rev. M. G. G. Scherer . . 4 91
By voucher, Rev. V. R. Stickley .... 38 40
By voucher, Rev. H. N. Miller 4 20
By order Ex. Committee, T. C. Parker . 15 00
By receipt Dr. Stevens, Tr. C. E. Board 127 84
By voucher, Henkel & Co 135 29
By voucher, Capt. Jonas Cook ...... 42 00
By voucher, Rev. H. N. Miller 15 00
By cash to balance . 179 72 $642 36
beneficiary education.
Dr.
To amt. in bank $ 30 02
To amt. Finance Committee 144 53
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Organ ch. 1 68
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Ebenezer 1 11
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Albemarle 2 00
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Christ ... 1 00
To amt. for Children's Soc. , St. Luke's 5 00
To amt. for W. W. K., St. John's (Salis.) 5 00
To amt. for Holy Trinity 5 00
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Bethel
(Rowan) 3 00
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, St. Paul's 3 00
1898.
March 15. To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, St. Enoch's 1 00
March 15. To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, St. John's
(Cabarrus) I 00
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Capt. Jonas
Cook 60
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Northern
Conference 12 40
April 2. To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Christiana 1 00
To amt. for W. W. Kenerly, Union ... 1 00
To amt. to balance 43 45 $261 79
Cr.
May 1. By voucher for P. E. Monroe $ 15 00
May 24. By voucher for C. L. Miller 25 00
Oct. 2. By voucher for W. W. J. Ritchie .... 50 00
July
5
July
24
July
30.
July
8.
Sept.
3°-
Nov.
24.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 15
Nov. 15. By voucher for W. W. J. Ritchie .... 25 00
Dec. 6. By voucher for P. E. Monroe 25 00
Dec. 16. By voucher for W. W. J. Ritchie ... 25 00
1898.
Jan. 1. By amt. paid W. W. Kenerly . ... 16 79
Feb. 7. By voucher for P. E. Monroe 25 00
March 2. By voucher for W. W. Kenerly ... 15 00
April 23. By voucher for P. E. Monroe 40 00 $261 79
orphan fund.
1897. Dr.
May 3. To amt. in bank $ 35 18
May 3. To amt. Finance Committee 28 48
May 3. To amt. infant class, Albemarle .... 40
Oct. 11. To amt. Macedonia 4 12
Oct. 28. To amt. Treas. St. John's, Salisbury . . 10 00
Dec. 29. To amt. Treas. St. Paul's, Wilmington . 25 00
1898.
Jan. 3. To amt. Christ church 1 79
Feb. 8. To amt. Treas. St. John's, Salisbury . . 10 00
Feb. 14. To amt. St. Matthew's (Rowan) .... 2 18
Feb. 14. To amt. St. Peter's 3 29 $120 44
1897. Cr.
May 3. By receipt Rev. Steffey to Finance Com. 6 40
May 3. By receipt Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat to Fi-
nance Committee 6 90
July 29. By voucher, H. S. Trout, Treas .... 50 00
By cash to balance 57 14 $120 44
church extension.
1897. Dr.
May 3. To amt. from Finance Committee ... $ 137 47 $137 47
1897. Cr.
May 3. By amt. paid Treas. C. E. Board . . . . $ 137 47 $137 47
professor's SALARY.
1897. Dr.
May 3. To amt. in bank $ 5 00
May 3. To amt. Finance Committee 4 70 $ 9 70
north carolina college fund.
1896. Dr.
May 1. To amt. in bank - $ 2 00
l6 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
HOME MISSIONS UNITED SYNOD.
1897.
Dr.
April
29.
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . . . $
62 60
April
29.
To amt. St. Paul's Mengert Circle . . .
5 40
May
3-
To amt. Finance Committee
Cr.
23 55 $ 9i 55
1897.
June
28.
By voucher paid J. E. Cooper, Esq. . . $
68 00
By cash to balance
23 55 $ 9i 55
Respectfully submitted, J. D. HEILIG.
The Board of Trustees of North Carolina College made its
report, which was properly referred.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CARO-
LINA COLLEGE.
MT. Pleasant, N. C, April 28, 1898.
TO THE EVANG. LUTHERAN SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA :
It gives me pleasure to be able to report that North Carolina Col-
lege still lives, and is doing a commendable work for the church and
community at large. The number of students enrolled, 75 ; congre-
gations represented in North Carolina Synod, 19 ; other synods, 3.
The deportment of the students has been very good, and with few ex-
ceptions they have shown commendable diligence in the prosecution
of their studies. The Board was fortunate in filling the vacancies that
occurred at the conclusion of last session. The new professors are
giving entire satisfaction. At a called meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees, held March 9, 1898, a special committee was appointed to me-
morialize Synod with regard to the interests of the College. This
committee is to report to Synod at this convention. It will be ob-
served that of the fifty-eight congregations of Synod only about one-
third are patronizing their own institution. This is not as it should
be. If the College could get two boys from each congregation her
present financial condition would be relieved, and the Church and
State both be benefited thereby. Remember, this would be no
sacrifice on the part of parents. It would be planting seed to be cul-
tivated by the Faculty, and the parents and church reap the harvest.
Hoping that you will do what is best for the church and her institu-
tions, I am your obedient servant, H. C. MCALLISTER,
Chairman Board.
The Board of Trustees of Mont Amcena Seminary report-
ed, which report was properly referred.
MINUTES K. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 17
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT
AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY, FOR THE YEAR
ENDING MAY i, 1898.
Mont Amcena Female Seminay,so long loved, cherished, and foster-
ed by this Synod, is in a most prosperous condition, for which we ex-
press our devout thankfulness to our God, who giveth every blessing.
A little more than one year ago, when we were called upon to accept
the resignation of, perhaps, the most popular and successful Principal
that the institution had ever had, and when in consequence clouds were
lowering, and the sky was overcast with uncertainty, doubt, and fore-
boding, we could not help but know that, under all the circumstances,
it was a dark and trying hour for the institution. And when, in re-
sponse to our call, Dr. Miller accepted the principalship and com-
menced work at the beginning of this Seminary year, we all felt that,
in the fullest sense of the term , it was a trial step — almost a leap into
the dark.
The whole church of our Synod was deeply concerned ; none knew,
none could know what would be the outcome. But we took the step
in faith and trust in God, and today the clouds are dispersed, the dark-
ness has disappeared, and the doubts and forebodings and uncertain-
ties have given place to assurance, confidence, hope and success.
And we feel that it is but simple justice that we should in this public
manner acknowledge that the bright and still brightening prospects
before us today are due, in large measure, to the judicious and wise
management inaugurated and maintained by Dr, Miller and his effi-
cient corps of assistants and teachers.
The Seminary filled to overflowing with its nine teachers and ninety-
eight pupils, is a veritable bee-hive for bustle and activity. The total
enrollment is not quite so large as last year. This is accounted for in
the fact that we have fewer in the primary department. Really this
is gratifying, and we hope that the time is not far " distant when we
shall altogether dispense with that department.
In the Seminary proper we have an increased enrollment over last
year ; then we had sixty-nine, now we have seventy-two. These
represent seventeen congregations, nearly one-third of all belonging
to our Synod, besides numbers from other States. Fifty-four of these
are from a distance, or in other words boarding pupils.
To accommodate these every dormitory is filled to its utmost
capacity, another building containing five rooms has been used, the
parlor, reading-room, dining-room, and teachers-room have been
utilized for recitations and music, and eleven pupils have had rooms
in private families.
A very gratifying fact, and one we are proud to report, is that there
io . . ■
has been perfect harmony between the Principal and his assistants, as
wela^etween the faculty and the students. u A. . „ n
The health of the institution has been excellent the daphne ex-
The health ot ^^ ^^ satlsfactory .
emplary.andthepro res institution are bright and growing
in the Seminary. • be contin„ed
To meet the demands ^^.^^j be increased and ad-
atthepresentlowrates and the cnrne ^ Boot.
vanced so as to ™b^ * C°""^Xg . Pand a Post-graduate eonrse
keeping, Stenography and Type »ntw ^ ^ ^
r^rha^hTtybest education^ advantages at the very
^Xpidatet £ dange^londition, must he replaced with a
" »ed meeting ot the Boa, « of J^^^M
,8,8, for the P^* ^^d v -Principal ashed the Board
and «-«^r^£S£*-a* sneh repairs and improvements
to approve of, and eauset of ^ institutIolli pro.
as are f^J" ^J^f fnnds without asking the Board to as-
t*« l° Sto for the same, on condition that the Board author-
sume any liabilities tor me , I,on.,I.ezations of our Synod,
to them to collect the ™ouey in the eongreg
The Board *-*g^Si J. H. C. Fisher to
to approve of and an ho me ^ ^ improvements>
canvass our churches solicit g fl sufficient sum to pay
and also to ^^^"^'^riate two hundred dollars
for the new roof. H the Synod wu B ^^ ^ ^
^nru^SnTonht SynUt work can he done without any
'tiready ~.-«^^«: SOT
S^^S wmt puleT^ -ward so as to have every- .
thine in readiness for the opening next fall.
thing in at this convention of
Only one vacancy on tne Boara is lo
Synod.
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Such, dear brethren, is our report, and it seems to us that it should
make glad every heart. •
May we all love, pray, and work for our Female Seminary.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H. COX,
President Board of Trustees.
Organ Church, N. C, April 7,
The Board of Church Extension, with statement annex-
ed, made report, which was properly referred.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board, owing to the fact that no application has been received
for a loan during the year, has not had a meeting during the year.
We had before our last report an application from Rev. J. Q. Wertz,
in behalf of St. Mark's church, China Grove, for $200, which we
granted at the last annual session of Synod. We have tried to carry
out the law, laid down by Synod, for our guide. Accordingly our
Secretary notified the members of Bethany church (Stokes county,)
that their note, past due, must be paid soon. We gave a similar
notice to St. Matthew's, Wilmington, through Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.
D. We now and hereby give to the Synod the same notice, in regard
to at least $464 of her indebtedness. If these or either of them fail to
comply with our request, we must look to Synod for positive instruc-
tions. We feel that, as matters now stand, this fund is being diverted
from the prime purpose for which it was begun, and has been fostered.
See Minutes, 1892, pages 45-46. According to the powers of the
Board, as per page 45, item 4, Minutes, 1892, the money loaned to
Synod was diverted from the legitimate channel, viz., "to assist needy
and worthy missions and struggling congregations to a house of
worship." From "Terms Regulating the Appropriating of Funds,"
Minutes, 1892, page 46, item 7, it will be seen that we have power to
grant only twelve months time from date of maturity to parties to set-
tle said notes. This indulgence has in all loans already been extended.
Praying the members of Synod to assist us in the discharge of the
duty imposed upon us, and praying the Lord God to own, bless, and
get Himself honor upon this arm of Synod, we are
Respectfully your Board,
W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK.
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M. L, STEVENS, Treasurer,
in account with
Board of Church Extension.
1897. Cr. Dr.
To amount in treasury as reported at St. John's,
(Cabarrus), May, 1897 $ $
May 6, To amount from Treasurer of Synod — from
Finance Committee 137 47
To amount on note of officers of Synod 127 84
June I, By loan to St. Mark's, China Grove. . . . 200 00
By amount in bank to balance 65 31
$265 31 $265 31
annual statement.
1898. Dr.
April 28, Cash in treasury $ 65 31
Note on St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May, 1894 100 00
Interest due on same 24 60
Note on St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May, 1895 50 00
Interest due on same 9 00
Note on St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May, 1895 100 00
Interest due on same 18 00
Note on St. Matthew's (Wil.), due May, 1896 ' . . 100 00
Interest due on same 12 00
Note on Bethany (Stokes co.), due May, 1894, with interest . 91 01
Note on officers of Synod, due May, 1897 451 93
Interest due on same 24 12
Note on officers of Synod, due May, 1897 109 45
Interest due on same 6 57
Note on officers of Synod, due May, 1897 364 00
Interest due on same 21 84
$1547 23
Respectfully submitted,
M. D. STEVENS,
Treasurer Board Church Extension.
The Executive Committee made report, which was re-
ferred to a special committee, to report tomorrow morning.
Committee: Revs. G. H. Cox, B. S. Brown, and T. H.
Strohecker.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee of Synod respectfully submit the follow-
ing report :
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We met for organization May 16, 1897, since which time the follow-
ing matters have received our attention :
HOME MISSIONS AND MISSIONARIES.
Reports from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, our missionary at Burlington, are
very encouraging and show that he is worthy of the continued confi-
dence and support of Synod. We recommend that $ 200 be appropri-
ated to his salary for the coming year.
Rev. H. A. McCullough, our missionary at St. Andrew's, is also
deserving of commendation. Within the year he has dedicated the
church, beautified the church grounds, and added materially to the
membership of the church. We recommend the continuation of Syn-
od's support.
The Forsythe mission was left vacant in August by the resignation
of Rev. H. A. Trexler. The mission immediately extended a call to
Rev. R. L. Bame and petitioned the Executive Committee for an ap-
propriation to supplement his salary. The committee appropriated
at the rate of $50 per annum until the regular meeting of Synod, and
we trust Synod will continue this appropriation. The reports of Rev.
Bame, for the short time he has been in the field, are encouraging.
The Davie mission, which was made a part of a regular pastorate at
the last meeting of Synod, is still without the services of a pastor.
The committee endeavored to have these churches supplied, but as
yet no definite arrangements have been made for them. We recom-
mend that Synod make arrangements by which they may be supplied
with regular pastoral service.
Lexington which was referred to the Executive Committee was
upon request of the Board of Missions of the United Synod turned
over to them, to be united with Greensboro and High Point.
Christ's church, under the care of Rev. W. Kimball, has been doing
efficient work during the year. A lot has heen secured in the town
of Spencer, and the prospect is good for a brick church in the near
future. We recommend an appropriation of $75 to the pastor's salary
and the continued encouragement of Synod to his work.
BENEFICIARIES.
Concerning our three beneficiaries commendable reports have been
received. W. W. J. Ritchie is finishing his second year in the Theo-
logical Seminary at Newberry, and has been recommended to the
Davidson pastorate as a supply during his vacation.
P. E. Monroe is now a Senior at North Carolina College. W. W.
Kenerly is also a student at North Carolina College. Synod having
made no appropriation for his support, the President of Synod issued
a' call to all the congregations to contribute to this end, and a suffi-
22 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
cient amount was raised to continue him at college. We recommend
these young men to the continued favor of Synod.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Frieden's matter which was referred to the Executive Com-
mittee has been reported to Synod and acted upon at its called session
at St. Enoch's in August.
The Patterson legacy has been invested in accordance with the
directions of Synod, the interest to be paid annually at the time of the
regular meeting of Synod.
The traveling expenses of the Executive Committee during the year
were $13.95. We ask that Synod authorize the Treasurer to pay this
amount. V. R. STICKLEY, Chm.
H. N. MILLER,
J. Q, WERTZ,
J. D. HEILIG,
M. L. STEVENS, Sec.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
The following delegates to United Synod were duly-
elected :
CLERICAL DELEGATES.
Principals— Revs. L. E. Busby, C. L. T. Fisher, H. N.
Miller, Ph. D., W. A. Lutz, C. A. Rose, C. B. Miller, J.
Q. Wertz, V. R. Stickley.
Alternates — Revs. M. G. G. Scherer, B. S. Brown, G.
H. Cox, C. A. Brown, V. Y. Boozer, H. M. Brown, S. D.
Steffey, W. Kimball.
LAY DELEGATES.
Principals— J. D. Heilig, F. B. Efird, Dr. M. L,. Stevens,
P. D. Linn, C. H. Duls, C. E. Ludwig, Jonas Cook, S. H.
Hearne.
Alternates — C. M. Brown, B. B. Miller, Geo. E. Ritchie,
C. L. Brown, Dr. S. P. Wright, C. D. Barringer, H. L,. Vol-
lers, J. L. Schulenberger.
Moved, That the railroad expenses of delegates to the
United Synod be paid. Lost.
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat was excused from further attendance
on account of death in his congregation.
The President pro tern, announced the following
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STANDING COMMITTEES,
i. On President's Report. — Revs. G. H. Cox, C. B. King,
H. W. Jeffcoat, Dr. M. 1>. Stevens, and Mr. Edmund Sifford.
2. On State of the Church. — Revs. Dr. G. D. Bernheim,
H. M. Brown, and Mr. N. W. Meinus.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. H. A.
McCullough, W. B. Oney, and Mr. B. B. Miller.
4. On Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. B. S. Brown,
V. Y. Boozer, C. A. Brown, and Mr. C. E. Ludwig.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. J. Q.
Wertz, W. Kimball, and Mr. J. B. Summers.
6. On Petitions and Absentees . — Revs. C. B. King and H.
N. Miller, Ph. D.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. W. A. L,utz, H. A. Trexler, and
Mr. W. H. Barnhardt.
8. On Finance. —Messrs. Jonas Cook, H. L,. Vollers, and
P. D. linn.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. C. A. Brown, S. D. Steffey,
and Mr. C. M. Brown.
10. On Apportionment. — Revs. V. R. Stickley, P. H. E-
Derrick, and Mr. C. M. Miller.
11. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. S. D. Steffey, G. H.
Cox, and Mr. S. H. Hearne.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
The evening services were in the interest of Beneficiary
Education ; sermon by Rev. W. A. Lutz ; text, Matthew 9,
37-38. Collection, $7.41.
THIRD SESSION.
Friday, Aprii, 29, 9 a. m.
Devotional exercises led by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
Roll call, and minutes read and approved.
The special committee on Report of Church Extension
Board reported :
24 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF
CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD.
We, your special committee on the Report of the Board of Church
Extension, beg leave to submit the following :
We sincerely regret that the funds of the Board are in such an un-
settled condition, and recommend the following for adoption :
i. That the Synod make every effort possible to liquidate its indebt-
edness to the Board of Church Extension, at as early day as practi-
cable.
2. That those congregations owing the Board of Church Extension
are hereby urged to make immediate cash settlement with the Board.
3. That hereafter the Board of Church Extension shall adhere
closely to the regulation adopted for the loaning of its funds, and that
in no case shall any part of the fund be diverted from the cause for
which it is given, viz., that of Church Extension.
4. That the whole report of the Board of Church Extension be
printed in our Minutes.
Resolved, That the Treasurer is hereby instructed that after all
other expenses of Synod are paid, the amount remaining in synodical
treasury shall be annually paid on the debt to the Board of Church
Extension until the debt is canceled.
GEO. H. COX,
T. H. STROHECKER,
B. S. BROWN.
The report was considered by items, and adopted.
Revs. Dr. A. G. Voigt and B. W. Cronk were received as
advisory members.
Rev. C. A. Rose appeared, and was duly installed as
President of Synod.
The ex -Secretary made his report as follows :
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY.
Your ex-Secretary has attended to the duties of the office to the best
of his ability, without any special incident to report. He had the
Minutes printed according to contract of former secretary, and dis-
tributed according to the numerical strength of the congregations.
He has given the contract for the printing of this year's Minutes to
Messrs. Henkel & Co. for less per page than last year.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDERSON N. MILLER.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
Rev. W. A. IyUtz was appointed on Examining Commit-
tee in place of Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., resigned.
Rev. B. W. Cronk was invited to address Synod in behalf
of the Lutheran Home. Tomorrow, 11.30 a. m., was fixed
as the time for the address.
Reports on the state of religion in the churches were made
by pastors and lay delegates. Further reports were post-
poned till the afternoon. The ordination service was fixed
for Sunday, 3 p. m.
Adjourned. Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday, April 29, 2 p. m.
Prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
Dr. M. Iy. Stevens was excused from further attendance.
Reports from churches were concluded.
Rev. L> K. Probst, Secretary of Mission Board, United
Synod, was received as advisory member.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF TRUS-
TEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
To the Ev. Lutheran Synod of North Carolina :
Fathers and Brethren :
At a called meeting of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege, held March 9, 1898, for the purpose of considering the financial
condition of the College, it was found that the income from tuition
and from interest on the endowment is not sufficient to pay the salaries
of the professors. This condition is owing mainly to the falling off
in the amount of interest collected on the endowment bonds. In the
hope of relieving the situation and of awakening throughout the
churches a deeper interest in the College, the President volunteered,
upon certain conditions, to visit the congregations of the Synod during
the summer and fall, present publicly the claims of the College, and
then make an earnest effort to collect the money on the unpaid en-
dowment bonds, and to secure additional contributions for the liqui-
dation of the College debt and for needed improvements upon the
buildings.
26 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The proposition was heartily accepted by the Board of Trustees ;
and, in order that this effort might be made under conditions most
favorable to success, we the undersigned were appointed a committee
to solicit the full and hearty indorsement and co-operation of Synod.
In order to obtain what we ask, on the part of the Board, we deem
it sufficient simply to lay before this body the facts concerning our
College and its needs ; for it is the College of the North Carolina Synod.
In it we have a visible expression of the intelligence and wisdom of
the fathers in seeking to promote Christian learning when as yet our
Synod was much younger and weaker than she now is. In it we have
the answer to their prayers, their faith, and their zeal in a cause which
they felt to be of vital importance to the Church. And their wisdom
has been confirmed by the results. It is impossible to estimate the
good that has been accomplished in past years by this institution,
and its relation to the intellectual culture of our people and to the
development of those powers of usefulness that would otherwise lie
dormant and ineffective, makes the question of its survival and growth
one of the very first concerns of the Church.
At present the income of the school is not sufficient to meet current
expenses. There is some indebtedness resting upon the College. Re-
# pairs are needed upon some of the buildings in order to save them
from serious injury. Besides these things it is felt that somehow our
people do not realize that there is an identity of aim and interest be-
tween the Church and the College, and that consequently they do not
see as clearly as they might why they should support this school in
preference to others.
It is the hope of the Board that b}' the efforts of the President of
the College, two important results may be secured : first, the collec-
tion of at least the smaller endowment bonds, principal and interest ;
and secondly, the bringing of the College more prominently before
our people — thus increasing their interest in higher Christian educa-
tion and intensifying their loyalty to our own synodical school.
We do, therefore, respectfully and earnestly petition, on the behalf
of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College :
i. That for the sake of encouraging and inducing our people to
support the College, both by their contributions and their patronage,
this Synod declare its confidence in the present Faculty and manage-
ment of the College, and reaffirm its purpose faithfully to uphold and
promote the interests of this its own institution.
2. That Synod indorse the plan adopted by the Board of Trustees,
and earnestly advise that those who have given bonds to the endow-
ment of the College promptly pay the same when called upon to do
so by the Board.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
3. That the pastors be requested by Synod to arrange for a service,
to be held in the interest of the College, on a regular preaching day,
in each of their congregations as far as practicable, and at such time
as may suit the President of the College to attend ; also that the pas-
tors be requested to arrange for a collection for the benefit of the Col-
lege at each of these services, and previously announce the same to
their congregations.
4. That the expenses of the President, while engaged in collecting
the endowment funds, be paid out of the collections, but not in excess
of $100. Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILDER,
M. G. G. SCHBRER,
V. R. STICKLBY.
Referred to Committee on Letters and Petitions.
Reports were made by delegates to sister synods.
Mr. S. H. Hearne was excused.
The Committee on President's Report presented its re-
port, which was considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
We, your Committee on the President's Report, beg leave to sub-
mit the following :
1. The President calls attention to the fact of there having been a
called session of Synod, and submits the minutes of the same. We
recommend that said minutes be printed in connection with our regu-
lar annual Minutes.
2. The President reports that one minister and several congrega-
tions as having been absent from both meetings of the Southern Con-
ference without sending any excuse. - We respectfully call their at-
tention to and emphasize the fact that it is the duty, made so by the
constitution, that every minister and congregation shall attend every
meeting of Conference or send an excuse. We also recommend that
all actions granting optional attendance upon Synod or Conference be
and are hereby revoked, and that hereafter no such optional attend-
ance shall be granted.
3. We refer the forming of a pastorate of Center Grove,. Mt. Her-
mon, and Cold Water to the Committee on Pastoral Districts.
4. We also refer the question of the rearrangement of pastorates to
the same committee.
5. We recommend a vote of thanks to the President for the able,
faithful, and satisfactory manner in which he *"Jg%%£ **
ties of his office. c B KINqj
ED. SIFFORD,
M. L. STEVENS.
All items adopted except the latter part of Item 2 in re-
o-nrd to optional attendance.
The Committee on Vacancies reported, and report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your Committee on Vacancies ^ ^^T^'t^nf.
negations and ^^^^X^L,, Albemarle,
Sat^^to^anrheW^issionand Center Grove.
We would recommend the foUowmg: ^ ^ ^ ^
p/esidet:, Synod heCnestedto urge and assist them ,0 seenre a
P"tHoly Waity and Mt. Carmel he urged to secure a pastor
at That Christ's and Albemarle continue as in the past year.
i We recommend that the President be requested to secure, ,f pos-
4. we recoujua Davidson pastorate.
S?'Th: S^r^m/nd to be placed under the care of
neater Gr"tru, has been provided for by another com-
mi7tteThat Bethany, in Davidson county, and Hopewell be placed
under the care of Rev. R. L. Baine.
Respectfully submitted, ^ ^^
H. A. TREXLER,
W. H. BERNHARD.
Finance Committee reported, and report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, would respectfully submit the fol.
'TeCetamined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find
"VZZSZS tm the congregations the following amounts ;
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The sum of thirteen hundred and thirty-five dollars and seventy
centos been turned over to the Treasurer of S^for^ch we
hold his receipt. R ^ VOLLERS,
P. D. LINN.
The Committee on Apportionment reported, and report
considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your Committee on Apportionment would report :
I. That the apportionment table of last year be the same
2 That in view of Synod's indebtedness to the Board of Church
Extension, would recommend that the Church Extension column be
feft blank and the amount be added to column of Synodica Treasury.
3. That Luther Chapel apportionment be ^^^^
P. H. E- DERRICK,
C. M. MILLER,
Committee.
APPORTIONMENT FOR BENEVOLENCE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD AND THE UNITED SYNOD.
E. Busby .
. D. Steffey .
Geo. H. Cox .
H. A. Trexler
T. H. Strohecker
H. M. Brown .
C. A. Brown . .
[Vacant ....
|W. B. Oney . .
jV. R. Stickley
G. A. Riser . .
W. Kimball . .
H. N. Miller .
1 Q. Wertz. .
Vacant ....
2 A. Rose
S. Brown . .
Y. Boozer .
B. Miller . .
. C. Holland .
G. Voigt . .
p.A. M'Cullough
W. Jeffcoat .
W. A. Lutz . . .
. D. Bernheim
/acant
Vacant
D. Bernheim
fotal 60 congregations
CHURCHES.
St. John's (Salis
St. John's (Cab
( Organ ....
} Ebenezer . .
( Emmanuel .
i Bethany . . .
Nazareth . .
Shiloh . . .
St. Luke's . .
Pilgrim . . .
Bethany . . .
f Low's ....
! Richland . .
] Zion ....
I. St. Paul's . .
( Union ....
\ Christiana .
( Bethel ....
1 Mt. Zion . .
I St. Peter's .
\ St. Matthew's
( St. Enoch . .
\ Trinity . . .
I St. Stephen's
I Mt. Olxve . .
Reformation
St. Matthew's
Providence
Grace . . .
Salem . . .
Lebanon .
Lu'ran Chapel
Center Grove
St. Mark's .
f Holy Trinity
j Albemarle
1 Prosperity
( Mt. Carmel
( Bethel . . .
{ St. Paul's .
( Christ's . .
{ St. Michael's
} St. Paul's .
( Amity . . .
( Macedonia
( Frieden's .
St. James . .
St. Mark's .
St. Paul's . .
I Cold Water
< Mt. Hermon
(St. Andrew's
J St. Luke's. .
( Concordia .
/Augsburg . .
\ Hopewell . .
St. Matthew's
Luther's . . .
St. Paul's . . .
St. Luke's (N. B
N. C. SYNOD.
$ 10
10
5
3
$ 15
UNITED SYNOD.
2 $235 $214 $1721 S1048
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14399 95
A. The United Synod asks 25 cts. per member for Home Missions.
B. The United Synod asks 15 cts. per member for Foreign Missions.
C. The United Synod asks special and liberal collections for Orphan Home.
D. The United Synod asks 5 cts. per member for Theological Professor's Salary.
N. B. All amounts paid by the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies to the
jjoard of Missions of the United Synod can be deducted from apportionment on Home
md Foreign Missions as above indicated, and placed to the credit of the congregation and
Synod. Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY,
P. H. E. DERRICK,
C. M. MILLER,
Committee.
32 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Items i and 3 adopted ; Item 2 lost.
Synod adjourned with benediction by Rev. G. H. Cox.
FIFTH SESSION.
Saturday, 9 a. m., April 30, 1898.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. P. H. K. Derrick.
Roll call was omitted ; minutes were read and approved.
The Committee on the State of the Church reported, and
report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
It affords us much pleasure and gratification to report this year a
general improvement along nearly all lines of church work in the
bounds of our Synod.
Peace and harmony everywhere prevail both among the church
members themselves as well as between the pastors and their people.
The only trouble has been that several of our churches have been va-
cant, whilst some have been without the means of grace from having
been crowded out of their former pastorate connection, all owing to
the rapid increase of the church in the bounds of our Synod, so that
no immediate provision could be made for them — all of which should
be remedied as quickly as possible, inasmuch as congregations always
suffer very much from being vacant.
The sacraments have been faithfully administered by our pastors in
all their congregations, and the members have very generally attended
to the use of them for their growth iu grace. So also do we learn
with pleasure that the Lord's Supper has been more frequently ad-
ministered in the congregations than formerly. Members generally
attend divine services regularly unless prevented by unavoidable cir-
cumstances, and close attention is paid in hearing the preached Word.
Sunday-schools are prosperous almost everywhere, and yet some
intermit the sessions of the Sunday-schools during the winter season,
which is not wise and wholly inexcusable.
No complaints seem to be made as in times past of unpaid ministers'
salaries, showing that there is better appreciation of the labors of the
Gospel ministry.
Much has also been done in increasing the number of new congre-
gations, building new churches, some of them rather costly, securing
fine organs to improve the music of the church, repairing old churches,
building parsonages, repainting church property and the like.
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"Our Synod is making great progress in the line of female education.
Mont Amcena Female Seminary stands in need of more room to ac-
commodate its pupils, and additional buildings are being erected to
shelter its overflow of students. Elizabeth Female College, in Char-
lotte, is a marvel in improvement in that line, both in the erection
of a large and magnificent building for the purpose, and the large
patronage it is receiving. It is the finest institution for the education
of women in the Lutheran church in America. So likewise can we
say that North Carolina College is doing better than formerly.
New fields for missionary work are opening of themselves in many
parts of the State ; we mention only Asheville, Greensboro, High
Point, Lexington, Southern Pines, Chadbourn, which should soon be
supplied with the means of grace. "The harvest truly is plenteous,
but the laborers are few."
When we consider all these facts we cannot but declare that the
future of our Synod is indeed very bright and hopeful. When we re-
flect back and see what a small and uninfluential body our Synod was
forty years ago, and what it is now, we cannot help being very thank-
ful and exclaim, "What hath God wrought !" and with the Psalmist
say, "The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad."
But let us also remember that great blessings increase our responsi-
bilities, which should make us still more faithful in the future.
Respectfully submitted, G. D. BERNHEIM,
H. M. BROWN,
N. W. MEINUS.
Mr. J. L,. Schulenberger was appointed on Committee on
Appropriations.
The following was received and adopted :
"We, the officers of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Car-
olina, recommend, according to the action of the Ministerium, the
Rev. R. L. Bame as a member of this body.
Signed, C. A. ROSE, Pres.,
L. E. BUSBY, Sec.
Moved and carried that Brothers G. A. Riser and C. L,.
Miller be ordained, as per recommendation of Synod, on
tomorrow 3 p. m.
Moved, that Messrs. J. ~L,. Morgan and V. C. Ridenhour
be recommended to the favorable consideration of Executive
Committee as applicants for beneficiary aid. Carried.
Resolved, That the question of aiding Mr. P. E. Monroe be referred
to the Executive Committee. Adopted.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolved, That we recommend that Mr. W. W. Kenerly be con-
tinued as beneficiary, and his application be referred to Executive
Committee. Adopted.
Resolved, That we recommend beneficiary W. W. J. Ritchie to the
Executive Committee for work, and in case he does not take regular
work, he be recommended to the Executive Committee for further aid
in prosecuting his theological studies. Adopted.
The resignation of Rev. M. G. G. Scherer as a member
of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary was
accepted ; also as a member of the Examining Committee.
The following was adopted :
REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Theological Seminary at Newberry, S. C, has completed an-
other year without serious interruption. Eight students were in at-
tendance, seven of whom will enter the regular ministry at the expi-
ration of this session. One of them will be ordained by this body at
this meeting. This Synod had one student in the Seminary.
The fact of the resignation of the professor of theology is so well
known that it need not be specially referred to here. The outlook
for the coming year is somewhat discouraging, chiefly because the
outlook for students is not very bright.
It is expected that one, and possibly two, professors will be elected
by the Board of Directors in time to continue the work next year.
This Synod should pass a resolution reaffirming its willingness to
co-operate with the United Synod in the support of the Theological
Seminary. Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
Dr. Voigt made remarks in reference to the above.
The following was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina
hereby expresses itself as anxious for our Theological Seminary to be
kept open, and authorizes its delegation to the United Sjmod to urge
this, if in any way practicable.
Brethren G. A. Riser and C. L,. Miller were formally in-
troduced to Synod.
The resignation of Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., as a mem-
ber of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College was
accepted.
The following report was received and adopted :
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
Mr. President : — We, your Committee on Executive Committee's
Report, would submit the following report :
1. The report shows that the Executive Committee has done much
faithful work.
2. The results of their labors have been very good.
3. We recommend : First, the endorsement of what they have done,
the adoption of their report, and payment of their expenses. Second,
that the Davie mission and our beneficiaries be continued under the
supervision of Synod's Executive Committee for the ensuing year,
with the privilege of expending as much as $100 for the Davie mis-
sion, if needed ; and with instructions to help the beneficiaries to the
extent they may deem best or practicable.
Respectfully submitted, B. S. BROWN,
V. Y. BOOZER,
C. A. BROWN,
C. E. LUDWIG.
The following was offered and held for consideration after
Committee on Appropriations reports :
Whereas, The fund for Home Missions is found insufficient to as-
sist the weak congregations of our Synod ;
Resolved, That we instruct our Apportionment Committee to add
fifty per cent, to the amounts in the column for Home Missions in
our North Carolina Synod. Lost.
Committee on Minutes reported and report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFIN-
ISHED BUSINESS.
Your committee would submit the following items :
Item 1. On page 30, No. 5 of Minutes of last meeting of Synod, we find
that Revs. V. Y. Boozer and H. M. Brown, with J. B. Summers, Esq.,
were appointed as a committee to investigate the claims of certain
property, which was reported as property deeded jointly to the Lu-
theran church and the North Carolina Classis of the Reformed church
in the United States. The said committee was to have reported to
the Executive Committee of this Synod. What has been done with
this matter?
Item. 2. On the same page of Minutes, No. 9, we find a recommenda-
tion asking the congregations to organize Luther Leagues wherever
practicable. Has this recommendation been complied with ?
36 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Item 3, on page 31. Have items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, in the Re-
port of the Committee on Pastoral Districts, been complied with?
Item 4. On page 32 we find three resolutions passed by this body
at its last meeting. Have they been complied with ?
Item 5, on page 36 in Report of Committee on Church Institutions
and Education. We ask if recommendation (a) has been complied with ?
Item 6, page 39, in the Report of Committee on Executive Com-
mittee's Report. Have sections 1 and 2, under item 2, been complied
with ? Also section 3, under item 3, been complied with ?
Item 7, on page 41, we find a resolution appointing a committee to
take into consideration any revision or correction of the constitution
of Synod. Have they done anything?
Item 8, in regard to Synod's constitution. Has this been attended
to ? Respectfully submitted,
J. Q. WERTZ,
W. KIMBALL,
J. B. SUMMERS.
Item 1. Reported as directed.
Item 2. No.
Items 3 and 4. In part.
Item 5. No.
Item 6. Yes.
Item 7. Progress reported and committee continued.
Item 8. Duty attended to.
Adopted as a whole.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary write to E. H. Aull and endeavor to
obtain the copies of our constitution now in his possession.
Rev. W. Kimball, with Rev. M. G. G. Scherer as alter-
nate, was appointed to preach the Ordination Sermon at
next Synod.
The following Committee on Examination of Candidates
was appointed: Revs. W. A. L,utz, B. S. Brown, G. H.
Cox, J. Q. Wertz, V. R. Stickley, W. B. Oney.
Rev. B. W. Cronk addressed Synod in the interest of the
Lutheran Orphan Home.
The following report was read and ordered to be printed
in Minutes:
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REPORT OF THE LUTHERAN ORPHAN HOME,
SALEM, VA.
Dear Brethren : — Permit me to present to you a brief report of
the work of our Orphan Home for another year.
We are happy to say that, as we believe, the Home has been blessed
in its work for another year. Since your last meeting new managers
have taken the place of the old. A large cooking range, a laundry,
heaters, etc., have been added to the necessaries of the Home. Through
the generosity of friends, the children have been comfortably clothed
and fed with a sufficiency of wholesome food. The strictest economy
has been observed, and no debts have been made. It is desirable to
have the children taught another year in the Home instead of having
them in the public schools. The general health of the children has
been gratifying. The moral and religious development of the chil-
dren has been encouraging. Ten children were confirmed at Easter.
Twenty-eight children have been cared for during the year, four of
whom are from your Synod. On my return I will take another child
with me.
In this Christlike work we need the continuation of your material
support, in money and gifts — above all your prayers. Thanking you
for your kind interest in us, I beg to remain your servant in Christ,
B. W. CRONK, SUPT.
Collection for Orphan Home, $16.17.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with great pleasure the address of
Rev. B. W. Cronk on the orphan work of our church, and we hereby
renew our pledge of loyalty to the Orphan Home.
Resolved, That we urge our congregations to contribute liberally to
this cause.
Resolved, That the Report of the Orphan Board, read before us by
Rev. Cronk, Superintendent of the Home, be printed in our Minutes.
Resolved, That we heartily approve of the establishment of a school
in the Home for the education of the orphans.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. B. S. Brown.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday, 2 p. m., April 30.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. T. H. Strohecker.
Roll call and reading of minutes omitted.
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
A letter of fraternal greetings from the California Synod
was read; and, on motion, the Secretary was requested to
acknowledge the receipt of the same.
Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary of Mission Board of United
Synod, addressed the convention on the work in his terri-
tory.
The action of Synod last year in regard to United Synod
mission work was reaffirmed, as follows :
Whereas, The Board of Missions of the United Synod has been
authorized to apportion and raise annually among the district Synods
the sum of $4,500 for Foreign Missions and $S,ooo for Home Missions,
Resolved, 1. That this Synod recommend to our churches that they
endeavor to pay their proportionate part of these amounts, with the
understanding that the amounts paid by the Woman's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies to the Board can be counted in the pay-
ment of their appropriation.
Resolved, 2. That one Sunday of each quarter be designated by all
Sunday-schools as Missionary Sunday, and that on that Sunday the
children be especially addressed on the subject of Missions, and of-
ferings be taken for this object.
We recommend that our pastors be requested to urge this matter
upon the Sunday-schools.
Resolved, 3. That the churches be urged to set apart two Sundays
of each year — Whitsunday and the second Sunday in November or
some other suitable day — for receiving missionary offerings, and that
the Board furnish special envelopes for this purpose.
The following was adopted by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONS AND
EDUCATION.
Never will the members of the Lutheran church fully appreciate
the doctrines of the Lutheran church till they are better educated.
And never will they be better educated without better places to edu-
cate them. And there will never be better places without better efforts.
And there will never be better efforts without a loyal constituency.
And there will never be a loyal constituency with disloyal constitu-
ents. And there will never be disloyal constituents if we advocate
and patronize our own institutions. "He that hath an ear to hear, let
him hear."
With pleasure we can ask, wherefore should a living man be ashamed
of the educational institutions of the North Carolina Synod ? Intel-
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ligence is knocking at the door of the congregation's heart ; who will
meet it, who will greet it ? But now in particular.
I. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We are glad the North Carolina College still has our worthy motto :
"Dum spiro, spero." It gladdens our hearts to learn that in the face
of all obstacles she is making commendable progress for this year.
She has enrolled seventy-five young men ; 'tis a shame she hasn't
more, and the shame is not hers. If we are true to our trust, faithful
to our church, and loyal to our Synod, then let us be loyal to our
College.
II. MONT AM03NA SEMINARY.
Only those who know the worth of educated women in church work,
can fully appreciate the success of a female seminary. Mont Amcena
Seminary, which is so well known and so dear to the North Carolina
Synod, is in a most flourishing condition.
1. The Board of Trustees presents the following requests : That Synod
authorize Dr. H. N. Miller and Prof. J. H. C. Fisher to canvass the
church, soliciting funds for improvements as read in President's
Report.
1. We recommend this request be granted.
2. That the first two hundred dollars raised in canvassing the
churches to improve the Seminary be used to cover the building.
There are two vacancies in the Board to be filled. We recommend
Revs. J. Q. Wertz and C. A. Rose for said vacancies.
III. ELIZABETH COLLEGE, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
While the directors of Elizabeth College have not been appointed
by the North Carolina Synod, yet this institution is strictly a Lutheran
school, established and controlled by a board of Lutheran directors.
The property is deeded to and held in trust for the United Synod.
The primary and main object of the school is to afford a first-class
college for the daughters of the Lutheran church.
The North Carolina Synod, as a part of the United Synod, desires
to express its appreciation of this splendid institution, and to record
its gratitude to the founders of the College.
We rejoice, first, that it has been located on our territory in the
beautiful, healthful, and progressive city of Charlotte. Second, that
it has been so successfully established and launched upon its noble
and useful work.
We have here a fine modern college building, costing seventy thou-
sand dollars, elegantly furnished and equipped ; a separate residence
worth twenty-five hundred dollars on the college campus of twenty
acres, so beautifully situated ; in all a school property worth one hun-
dred thousand dollars.
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
There are eighteen teachers and officers in the faculty. The teach-
ing force is composed almost entirely of university talent. The school
has an enrollment of ninety-four students, and has had a most suc-
cessful year. Elizabeth College is indeed a pride of our Southern
church, and in every way worthy of the confidence and support of
our church.
IV. OUR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Lutheran Seminary of the United Synod this year sends out
seveu young men to preach the Gospel of Christ. We rejoice at this,
but it is not all joy. Our hearts were filled to overflow when we read
the resignation of that meek servant of God, Dr. Voigt. But what
now ? Shall we close the doors of the school of the prophets ? God
forbid. Let us be the last to leave the cross. Therefore, we recom-
mend that the North Carolina Synod show its abiding interest in and
willingness to co-operate with the United Synod by paying our pro
rata share. Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
W. B. ONEY,
B. B. MILLER.
The following was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
Item I (a) is a letter from Rev. M. Wolf, sending $2.25 to Synod
for missions, and asking to be excused from attending Synod on ac-
count of sickness.
(b) Letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking to be excused from at-
tending Synod on account of an engagement with a congregation in
Mississippi.
(c) Letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, sending $5.00 to Synod, asking
to be excused from attending Synod on account of sickness.
(d) Letter from Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, asking to be excused from at-
tending Synod on account of sickness.
(e) Letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, asking to be excused from
attending Synod on account of sickness.
(f) Letter from Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, asking to be excused from at-
tending Synod on account of important business.
(g) Letter from Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., asking to be excused
from Synod on account of sickness.
(h) Letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, asking to be excused from at-
tending Synod on account of sickness.
We recommend that the above brethren be excused, and that those
afflicted be remembered in the prayers of Synod.
Item 2 is the reply of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church
council to Synod's action in referring the St. Matthew's (Wil.) mis-
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sion to the fostering care of St. Paul's. We recommend that this
matter be referred to the Executive Committee.
Item 3 is a memorial from a special committee appointed by the
Boartl of Trustees of North Carolina College, as follows : (See report
on pages 25-27.)
We recommend the adoption of 1, 2, 3 and 4 of their report.
Item 4. Letters from Revs. W. J. Boger and J. B. Fox, Ph. D.,
tendering the fraternal greetings of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of Tennessee and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina
respectively. We recommend that the letters be read in open Synod.
Item 5 is a petition from Christ's Evangelical Lutheran church,
Spencer, N. C, asking aid in supporting a pastor and in building a
new church or remodeling the present church building. We recom-
mend that this petition be referred to the Executive Committee.
Respectfully submitted, C. B. KING,
H. N. MILLER.
Under item 2 the following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the action of last year be hereby rescinded, and we
answer St. Paul's church that we have no jurisdiction in the matter.
Revs. J. Q. Wertz and Dr. H. N. Miller were appointed
to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoe-
na Seminary ; and Revs. C. A. Rose and W. B. Oney on
Board Trustees of North Carolina College.
Mr. J. D. Heilig was excused from further attendance.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That we add a column in our apportionment table for
North Carolina College upon the basis of $300, and that for whatev-
er amount there is paid into that column the Synod shall have one
scholarship for each $50, and that the entire amount be used for sup-
port of another professor.
Rev. C. B. King and Mr. H. L,. Vollers were excused.
The following report was received, considered by items,
and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The Committee on Appropriations finds in the treasury $1664.83,
distributed as follows :
Synodical Fund $636 36
Home Missions 565 70
Foreign Missions 185 44
Beneficiary Education • ■ . . 137 92
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
Church Extension 63 00
Orphans' Home 62 57
Home Missions (United Synod) 9 09
Theological Professor 4 75
1. We recommend the following appropriations in payment of
present obligations :
Henkel & Co., for printing Minutes $117 46
Concord Times for printing 300 letterheads 1 25
Southern Lutheran to printing stationery for officers
of Synod and postage on same ... 4 60
For collecting interest on endowment . 25 42
Traveling expenses of Executive Committee 13 95
Rev. V. Y. Boozer 150 00
Rev. H. A. McCullough 100 00
Rev. H. A. Trexler 17 00
Rev. R. L. Bame 33 00
Rev. W. Kimball 75 00
2. We also recommend the following : That the amount ($137.92)
for Beneficiary Education be left at the disposition of the Executive
Committee ; that the pastor's salary at Burlington be supplemented
$200 ; that the pastor's salary of the Forsyth mission be supple-
mented $50 ; that the pastor's salary of the St. Andrew's pastorate be
supplemented $200 ; that Luther's church in the payment of salary
for the ensuing year be given $20 on condition that Bethel, Mt. Zion,
and Luther's constitute a pastorate ; that the pastor's salary at Christ's
church be supplemented $75. Respectfully submitted,
C. A. BROWN,
S. D. STEFFEY,
J. L. SCHULENBERGER.
The following was unanimously adopted :
Whereas, By the action of this Synod in call session, 1894, Frie-
den's E. L. congregation was excluded from connection with this
Synod, and
WHEREAS, Synod has declared by resolution, at a later session, that
the cause of the trouble between Synod and this congregation has been
removed, and
Whereas, We wish this congregation to co-operate with Synod in
the work of the Lord of saving souls ; therefore,
Resolved, That we do now and hereby invite this congregation to
return to the Synod and work with us.
The following report was adopted :
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your Committee on Pastoral Districts, beg leave to submit the
following :
Whereas, We have some congregations belonging to Synod that
are so isolated as to be cut off from pastorate connection with other
congregations, and are therefore financially unable to support a pas-
tor, and
Whereas, In our judgment there are other congregations that are
strong enough numerically and financially to support a pastor inde-
pendent of other congregations, and
Whereas, It is our solemn duty as a Synod to see that all our con-
gregations are spiritually cared for, and
Whereas, This cannot be accomplished with the pastorates as now
constituted ; therefore,
Resolved, i . That it is with regret and disapproval that we learn of
the unwillingness of congregations to comply with Synod's rearrange-
ment of pastorates, believing as we do that, under all the circumstances,
it was the best arrangement that could be made.
Resolved, 2. That each conference be and is hereby constituted as
special committees to rearrange the pastorates in their respective con-
ferences, and report the same to the next annual convention of Synod.
Resolved, 3. That the committees are instructed to so arrange the
pastorates as to secure the support of the pastor and the most frequent
service possible in each pastorate.
Resolved, 4. That it is the duty of each and every minister and con-
gregation to submit to and abide by the action of the committees.
Resolved, 5. That the rearrangement go into effect immediately upon
the committees notifying the congregations affected thereby.
Resolved, 6. That if any pastorate should cross the conferential lines,
the committees from both conferences shall act jointly in making the
arrangement. SIDNEY D. STEFFEY,
GEO. H. COX.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be authorized to appro-
priate $300 to St. Andrew's, if necessary.
Synod adjourned with benediction by the President.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Saturday, 8 p. m., April 30, 1898.
Synod opened with prayer by the President. Minutes
omitted.
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The following were adopted :
Resolved^ That the new column in the apportionment table shall
be headed "Scholarship Fund" instead of North Carolina College.
Resolved, That any congregation or pastor contributing $50 annu-
ally to the scholarship fund, shall have the privilege of presenting
said scholarship to whomsoever it pleases, subject to approval of Synod.
Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby instructed to have a calen-
dar page printed conspicuously in our Minutes, said calendar to con-
tain all special days to be observed, collections to be taken, &c, &c.
Resolved, That the thanks of this body are hereby expressed to the
pastor and people of Macedonia church and the people of Burlington
for the royal manner in which we have been received and entertained
during our stay among them, and to the pastor and people of M. E.
church South for the use of their church for a public divine service,
and that this resolution be read before our Macedonia congregation at
its next regular service, and that a copy of the same be conveyed to
Rev. J. H. Shore by Pastor Boozer.
The following was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO APPOINT DELEGATES TO
SISTER SYNODS.
Your Committee to Appoint Delegates to Sister Synods recommend
the following brethren :
1. Southwestern Virginia S3'nod — Rev. W. B. Oney, principal;
Rev. V. R. Stickley, alternate.
2. Tennessee Synod — Rev. H. A. Trexler, principal ; Rev. W. A.
Lutz, alternate.
3. Virginia Synod — Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, principal ; Rev. M. G. G.
Scherer, alternate.
4. South Carolina Synod — Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., principal ;
Rev. G. H. Cox, alternate. J. Q. WERTZ,
C. A. BROWN.
The following was adopted : Moved, that the Secretary-
have 2500 copies of the Minutes printed, and that they be
sent pro rata direct to the various pastors.
The following was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERS FOR NEXT
SYNOD.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, prin-
cipal ; Rev. H. A. McCullough, alternate.
Address on Missions — Rev. C. A. Brown, principal ; Rev. T. H.
Strohecker, alternate.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Address on Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. Sidney D.
Steffey, principal ; Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate.
Executive Committee — The officers of Synod and Mr. C. M. Brown.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H. COX,
W. B. ONEY.
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer was elected Archivarius.
The following was adopted : Moved, that the Archiva-
rius be a committee of one to devise a plan for the safe
keeping of the archives of Synod, and report to the next
convention of Synod.
St. John's church, Salisbury, Rev. Iy. K. Busby, pastor,
was selected as the place for next meeting of Synod. Time :
Thursday, 10 a. m., before first Sunday in May, 1899.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. Dr. Bernheim.
The minutes were read and approved.
On Sunday, 3 p. m., Bros. G. A. Riser and C. I,. Miller
were solemnly set apart to the office of the holy ministry ; ser-
mon by Rev. Dr. G. D. Bernheim ; the ordination ceremony
conducted by Revs. W. A. Lutz, C. A. Rose, and C. B.
Miller.
The Synod closed in due form.
On motion, Synod adjourned to meet at place and time
before mentioned.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above is a
correct record of the 95th Convention of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
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S. D. Steffey.
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George H. Cox
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G. D. Bernheim . .
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New Hanover
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24 Pastors
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2 Vacancies
Totals for 1897
Increase .
Decrease
* Supplied by Rev. W. R. Ketchie. f Resigned— A. G. Voigt, pastor
I Pastor until Oct. 31, 1897, vacant since. Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., has ac<
pastorate, beginning June 1, 1898. Of the 175 adult membership only 8
tribute with stated amounts to pastor's salary, &c, under envelope
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tribute anything. § To be supplied by Rev. C. B. Cox after July, 1898.
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52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PREACHING DURING SYNOD.
Opening sermon by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Thursday evening's sermon by Rev. W. A. L,utz.
Friday evening's sermon by Rev. Dr. A. G. Voigt.
Saturday evening's sermon by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Addresses to the Lutheran Sunday-school by Revs. G. A.
Riser and C. L. Miller.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ii a. m. , Rev. W. B. Oney; 3 p. m., Ordination Sermon,
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.; 8 p. m., Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
METHODIST CHURCH.
11 a. m., Rev. B. S. Brown ; 8 p. m., Rev. W. B. Oney.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
1 1 a. m., Rev. G. H. Cox ; 8p.m., Rev. M. G. G. Scherer.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
11 a. m., Rev. L. E. Busby; 8 p. m., Rev. C. L,. Miller.
WEBB AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
11 a. m., Rev. C. A. Brown.
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH.
11 a. m., Rev. Sidney D. Steffey ; 8 p. m., Rev. H. A.
McCullough.
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
Aprii, 28, 1898, 5.30 p. m.
The Ministerium opened with prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
By resolution of the Examining Committee, Rev. R. L.
Bame was recommended to be received as a member of this
Synod. Pending the discussion the Ministerium adjourned.
Prayer by Rev. P. H. E- Derrick.
SECOND SESSION.
April 29, 1898, 5.30 p. m.
Ministerium opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
The resolution of last session was unanimously adopted.
The following was adopted :
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
There were before the Examining Committee two young men who
are applicants for ordination at this meeting of Synod, viz. : Messrs.
Calvin Luther Miller and George Albert Riser, the former of the
Chicago Theological Seminary and the latter of our own Seminary at
Newberry. These young men promptly answered the questions pro-
pounded to them to the entire satisfaction of your committee, show-
ing that they have been carefully trained and qualified for the office
and work of the holy ministry of the Gospel.
We, therefore, advise that these young men be recommended to
Synod for ordination.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
Chairman of Examining Committee.
On motion, Messrs. W. W. J. Ritchie, W. W. Kenerly,
and P. E. Monroe were referred to the Executive Committee
for consideration.
On motion, Messrs. J. ~L,. Morgan and V. C. Ridenhour
were referred as applicants for beneficiary aid to the Exec-
utive Committee:
Adjourned with benediction.
54 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
THIRD SESSION.
April 30, 8.45 a. m.
Prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That we recommend to Synod to hold an extra session of
Synod in Organ church on Wednesday before the second Sunday in
July, 1898, for the purpose of examining candidates for ordination.
G. D. BERNHEIM,
Chairman Examining Committee.
Ministerium adjourned with prayer.
C. A. ROSE, President.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
MINUTES E. I<. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 55
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
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, Chap-
ter 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 charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactory settlement with the for-
mer pastor as to salary.
4. Resolved, That when a retiring pastor shall notify the President
of Synod, that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfac-
tory settlement with him, the President shall at once notify said
charge that they cannot call a pastor until they have complied with
third resolution of Standing Resolutions, and that if the retiring pas-
tor fails to notify the President of the charge's indebtedness to him,
he waves all protection under this resolution.
5. Resolved, That the 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 a certificate be given in each
case when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite
of confirmation.
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 denom-
ination, 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 as there is a lack of system in the reports, and
that as 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 ob-
served in reporting : 1. Attendance upon the various means of grace,
56 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
such as public worship, the attention paid thereto, and observance of
the Sacrament of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the
number in the increase of membership by confirmation, from other
churches, and by restoration, as well as loss in membership, the con-
dition 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 President of each of our institutions be required to report to
Synod on the religious condition of the students in our schools of
learning.
9. Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the as-
sembling of Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Woman's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not yet
been effected.
12. Resolved, That applicants to the Executive Committee, or to
the Ministerium of Synod, for aid in preparing for the ministry, in
addition to requirements in by-laws 17 and 18 (see Constitution, p.
40) shall comply with the following :
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last
pastor and the officers of the church where he has held his member-
ship, or has been a regular worshiper, the following :
Testimonial. — We, the pastor and officers of
EL. church, take pleasure in testifying that Mr. . . .
has been for (length of time) a
member (or regular attendant) of church,
and that he has led a consistent Christian life ; and we are in our
own minds satisfied that he is a truly pious and worthy Christian,
and believe that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful
minister of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . . E. L. Church.
13. Resolved, That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
14. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annual
meeting of Synod appoint two brethren, one, the principal, the other,
the alternate, to prepare and to preach the Ordination Sermon at the
next convention.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
15. Resolved, That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of the
Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit to writing,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod ; but that it be left op-
tional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
16. Resolved, That each congregation be required to report to Synod
all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved by
letter or excommunication.
17. Resolved, That the Lutheran name for our ministers is Pastor,
and that we recommend that this word be used in public or private,
when speaking to or about them.
18. Resolved, That Council is the Scriptural and Lutheran name
for the board of officers of our various churches, and that such words
as vestry, etc. , are not Lutheran, and should not be used by our people.
19. Resolved, That in the meetings held during the annual sessions
of Synod, in the interests of Education, Beneficiary Education, Home
Missions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of church councils, congre-
gations or pastors giving invitations to any students to preach in our
churches who have not had a theological training equivalent to one
year in a Lutheran Theological Seminary ; and we equally disapprove
the compliance of any unqualified student with such invitations.
21. Resolved, That we approve the preaching of theological students
of one year's standing, only when under the direction and approval of
their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
22. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that ministers and
their families should be regularly connected as members with a con-
gregation contiguous to their place of residence. (See Report of
Committee on President's Report, 1896.)
23. Resolved, That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the
assistance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina
College for his literary course and our Southern Theological Semi-
nary for his theological course.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on fol-
lowing page.
PASTOR'S CALL.
TO REV
Grace, Mercy, and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
The Evangelical Lutheran pastorate of
being destitute of a pastor, and the stated means of Grace which God
appointed for the salvation of souls, and being satisfied of your piety,
literary attainments and ministerial qualifications, the undersigned are
authorized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the said
pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through .... solemnly and in the fear of God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God,
administer the Sacraments, attend to the catechization of the young,
maintain Christian discipline, and perform all the other duties of the
gospel ministry according to the Word of God and the rules and usages
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to commence on
or about 18
(i)
To encourage you in the performance of the duties of the pastoral of-
fice . . . authorized to promise you on behalf of the said pastorate
proper attention, obedience and love in the Lord ; and to free you from
worldly care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well as
to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services. .
further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annually in
installments, so long as you continue its pastor, together with the free
use of the parsonage. (2)
May the Lord incline you to come and labor among us in the full-
ness of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 18
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate of (4)
Signatures of other officers.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING BLANKS.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge,
that may be deemed necessary for the further information of the pastor elect.
(2) — If there should be no parsonage, the clause regarding it should be stricken
out.
(3) —This call is to be signed by the Presiding officer of the Congregational Meet-
ing at which the pastor has been elected.
(4) — If the Charter of the Church should require any other officer or officers to
sign the pastoral call, such officers ought also to sign the call in addition to the
President of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
According to appointment, and a lawful notice by the Pres-
ident, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina
met in called session, Thursday, September 9, 1897, at 10
o'clock a. m., in St. Enoch's church, Rowan county, N. C.
Synod was opened by the President, Rev. V. R. Stickley,
in due form. In the absence of the Secretary of Synod, Rev.
Henderson N. Miller, Ph. D., Rev. H. M. Brown was ap-
pointed Secretary pro tern.
The sy nodical roll was called, and the following ministers
and lay-delegates were enrolled :
Ministerial. Lay.
Rev. W. Kimball Mr. W. H. Ludwick.
" W. R. Ketchie " J. D. Link.
" Geo. H. Cox ••' D.J.Goodman.
" H. M. Brown " J. L. Sifferd.
" V. R. Stickley \ . " M. L. Cline.
" H. A. Trexler " J. W. Powlas.
" R. L. Brown Dr. M. L. Stevens.
" W. A. Lutz Mr. C. F. Walter.
" L. E. Busby
" B. S. Brown
" T. H. Strohecker
" J. Q. Wertz
" W. B. Oney ....
" C. A. Brown
" P. H. E. Derrick
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. W. Jeffcoat
" S. D. Steffey
" C. B. Miller
" H. A. McCullough
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Letters of excuses were read, and the following brethren
were excused : Revs. W. S. Bowman, D. D. , C. C. Lyerly,
M. Wolf, G. F. Schaeffer, Henderson N. Miller, Ph. D., J.
H. C. Fisher, and M. G. G. Scherer.
Moved that Synod adjourn until the call of the President,
to meet in Ministerium. Prayer by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
I o'clock p. m.
Synod was called to order by the President. Prayer by
Rev. W. B. Oney.
The Secretary of the Executive Committee read the report
of said committee, which, on motion, was received by Synod
to be considered by items.
THE REPORT.
1. That Rev. E. P. Parker did violate Resolution 4, page 42, Min-
utes of Synod 1895, and has made himself thereby amenable to the
discipline of Synod.
2. That inasmuch as Rev. E. P. Parker has refused to answer before
the Executive Committee to the charges embraced in the matter re-
ferred from Synod to Executive Committee, and thus showing himself
insubordinate to said committee, and believing the matter to be a
serious one and not to be trifled with ; we therefore recommend that a
call-meeting of Synod convene at an early day to consider the degree
of censure to be imposed.
After a long and earnest discussion of item first, the fol-
lowing resolution was offered as a substitute to the commit-
tee's report :
Resolved, That this whole matter respecting Rev. Parker be and is
hereby referred to the Conference to which he belongs, according to
chapter 10, section 3, item 8.
This motion being lost, the following brethren ask that
their names may be recorded as voting in the affirmative :
Revs. W. A. Lutz, L. E. Busby, W. Kimball, T. H. Stro-
hecker, H. M. Brown.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6l
Item first of committee's report was then adopted. Rev.
W. A. IyUtz and Rev. W. Kimball ask to have their names
recorded as voting in the negative.
The following is Synod's answer to item second of com-
mittee's report, which was heartily adopted :
Being cognizant of the fact, as taught us by sad experience, and by
the Word of God, that no man or body of men is infallible :
Resolved, i. That Rev. E. P. Parker be not censured.
Resolved, 2. That that part of Frieden's congregation which has
ever been loyal to Synod, be advised to build a church at or near
McLanesville, or any point they may best deem proper ; or that they
return to the old congregation as soon as said congregation comes
back to Synod.
/Resolved, 3. That all bitterness, malice, wrangling and evil speak-
ing be laid aside, and that we forgive one another as God for Christ's
sake hath forgiven us.
Resolved, That a copy of Synod's action be furnished to Rev. E). P.
Parker and the council of each congregation.
A resolution of thanks was tendered to Rev. V. R. Stick-
ley and his congregation for the kind and hospitable man-
ner in which they entertained Synod ; and that the same be
announced at his first regular service.
Synod, on motion, now adjourned in due form.
V. R. STICKXKY, President.
H. M. BROWN, Secretary pro tem.
SPECIAL CALENDAR.
(See Resolution on page 44.)
1. SUNDAY-SCHOOL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
One Sunday in each Quarter.
2. CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
Two Sundays in each year, to wit : Whit Sunday and Second Sun-
day of November, or some other suitable days.
INDEX OF REGULAR SESSION.
PAGE.
Advisory Members 24-25
Apportionment, Mission Board United Synod 31, 38
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 30-31
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 41-42
Archivarius, Election of 45
Beneficiaries, Resolutions in regard to 33, 34, 53
Church Extension, Report of the Board of 19
Church Extension, Report of the Treasurer of 20
Churcb Extension, Report of Special Committee 24
Calendar, Synodical 2
Calendar, Special 62
Called Meeting of Synod, Resolution 54
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on . 38-40
Collections 23, 37
Constitution, Committee on Revision of 36
Delegates to Other Synods, Election of 44
Delegates to United Synod, Election of 22
Educational Institutions, Vacancies on Boards of, filled .... 41
Examining Committee, Appointment of 36
Executive Committee, Report of 20-22
Executive Committee, Report of Committee on 35
Ex-Secretary, Report of 24
Finance, Report of Committee on 28-30
Frieden's Congregation, Resolutions 42
Ministerium, Minutes of 53~54
Minutes, Number of Copies of 44
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees of . . . 17-19
Mont Amoena Seminary, Trustees Appointed 41
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees of ... . 16
North Carolina College, Report Special Committee 25-27
North Carolina College, Trustees Elected 41
North Carolina College, Expenses of Financial Agent 27
Officers of Synod, Election of 12
Ordination of Candidates 45
Orphan Home, Report of Superintendent 37
Orphan Home, Resolutions j . . 37
Parochial Reports ; 46-49
Parochial Tables, Supplementary 50-51
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 58
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 40-41
INDEX, CONTINUED. PAGE.
President's Report 8-n
President's Report, Report of Committee on 27-28
Resolutions, Miscellaneous • • • 44
Roll of Synod 6-7
Scholarship Fund 44
Speakers for Next Synod 36, 44, 45
Standing Committees 23
Standing Resolutions 55~57
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 32-33
St. Matthew's Mission, Resolution on 41
Thanks, Resolution of 44
Theological Seminary, Report of Board of Directors of ... . 34
Time and Place of Next Synod 45
Treasurer's Report 12-16
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 35-36
Vacancies, Report of Committee on • • • 2&
Visitors, Recognized by Courtesy . 12
INDEX OF CALLED SESSION.
Called Meeting of Synod 59~6i
Delegates, Roll of 59
Excuses, Letters of 60
Executive Committee's Report 60
Executive Committee's Resolutions 61
Vote of Thanks 61
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