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DUKE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ESTABLISHED BY THE
FAMILY OF
COLONEL FLOWERS
to ia;iJ>~J &
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C,
MAY 4 TO MAY 6, 1899.
ALSO OF THE
CALLED SESSION
HELD IN
ORGAN CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. GEO. H. COX, Pastor,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6th, 1890.
LUTHERAN PUBLICATION BOARD,
Elbert H. Aull, Supt.,
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
1899.
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cNjOrth [Carolina §ollege,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
A LUTHERAN INSTITUTION, FOUNDED, FOSTERS
AND RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD.
COURSES LsERDING TO A. B., B. S., A^D Ph. B
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
With courses preparator}' for College.
SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
Instruction Thorough.
Good Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Very Modera
SESSION OPE^S SEPTEMBER 1, 1899.
For catalogue and other information, address
THE PRESIDENT
Or Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Secretary.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C.
MAY 4 TO MAY 6, 1899.
LUTHERAN PUBLICATION BOARD,
Elbert H. Aull, Supt..
ne\vbe:<ry, south Carolina.
1899.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1899-1900.
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. EUTZ, President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. E STEVENS, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
HENRY KEUEPPELBERG, Esq.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Rev. Prof. M. G. G. SCHERER Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Fifty Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
THE FLOWKS COtlE<"
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. Geo. H. COX and J. Q. WERTZ.
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. V. Y. BOOZER, Pkin. Rev. G. A. RISER, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. W. B. Onky, Pkin. Rev. E. W. LESLIE, Alt.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE, OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. H. N. MILLER, Ph. D., Prin. Rev. P. J. WADE, ALT.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. M. G. G. SCHERER.
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TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The Ninety-Seventh Annual Convention of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina will be held in Albemarle
Church, Rev. P. L,. Miller, pastor, Albemarle, N. C, begin-
ning on Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1899, at
10 o'clock A. M.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EYANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1899.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in St. John's Evangelical Lu-
theran Church, Salisbury, N. C, Rev. L. E. Busby, pastor,
on Thursday, 10 A. M., May 4, 1899. Divine service was
conducted by Rev. W. A. Lutz. By special request, Rev.
G. D. Bernheim, I). D. , preached the opening sermon, after
which the preparatory services were held and the Holy Com-
munion administered by the President, assisted by Vice-Presi-
dent, Rev. C. B. Miller.
The concluding service was the presentation of a massive,
gold-headed cane to Rev. Dr. Bernheim as a token of the love
of his clerical brethren for his fifty years of devoted, faithful,
and efficient service in the Lutheran ministry, and his sincere,
gentle, and spotless Christian character. The presentation
speech was made in touching and appropriate terms by Presi-
dent Rose, and was responded to most feelingly by Dr.
Bernheim.
FIRST SESSION.
Thursday, May 4, 2 P. M.
Synod was formally opened, and proceeded to business.
The roll of ministers was called, and the list of delegates-
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6 MINUTES OF
elect made upon presentation of their credentials to the com-
mittee, Revs. Geo. H. Cox and J. Q. Wertz. The roll is as
follows :
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Names. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. ... 1S49 Wilmington, N. C.
Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., (a. e.) . 1S52 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. W. H. Cone, ( a. e. ) 1858 New Market, Va.
Rev. M. Wolf, [a.e.) i860 Ridgeway, N. C.
Rev. George F. Schaeffer, (a. e. ) . . 1861 Monroe, Ga.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman, [a. e. ) . . . 1865 .... Barium Springs, N. C.
Rev. W. R. Ketchie 1S68 Kappa, N. C.
Rev. R. L. Brown 1868 Woodside, N. C.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D 1869 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. E. P. Parker 1871 Gibsonville, N. C.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox 1872 Organ Church, N. C.
Rev. H. M. Brown 1873 Brick Church, N. C.
Rev. V. R. Sticklev 1875 Enochville, N. C.
Rev. J. A. Linn .' 1877 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. W. A. Lutz 1877 Winston, N. C.
Rev. B. S. Brown 1878 Russell, N. C.
Rev. L. E. Busbv 187S Salisbury, N. C.
Rev. T. H. Strohecker 1880 .... Barium Springs, N. C.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz 18S1 China Grove, N. C.
Rev. C. A. Rose 1881 Zeb, N. C.
Rev. W. B. Ouev 1S81 Concord, N. C.
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer 18S3 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D 1883 .... . Wilmington, N. C.
Rev. C. L. T. Fisher 1S84 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. H. A. Trexler 1886 Manning, N. C.
Rev. C. B. King 18S7 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. C. B. Miller 1887 Concord, N. C.
Rev. C. A. Brown 1S89 Salisbury, N. C.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, (a. c.) . . - . 1890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. P. J. Wade 1891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
Rev. S. D. Steffev 1892 Concord, N. C.
Rev. R. L. Bame' 1893 Rural Hall, N. C.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer 1894 Burlington, N. C.
Rev. H. W. Teffcoat 1894 Bear Poplar, N. C.
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D 1894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. P. L. Miller 189s Albemarle, N. C.
Rev. C. Brown Cox 189S Asheville, N. C.
Rev. G. A. Riser 1898 Gold Hill, N. C.
Rev. E. W. Leslie 189S Craven, N. C.
a. e. — Absent and excused.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorate.
A. S. Heilig Salisbur}-, N. C St. John's.
Geo. E. Ritchie Govern, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus).
H. A. Graeber China Grove, N. C •[ p^ezer.
H. A. Holshouser Eli, N. C Immanuel.
| Low's.
Wm.Kime Pleasant Lodge, N. C ] ^land!
I St. Paul's.
Nathan Brown . . .Woodside, N. C. j Sana.
C. M. Poole, M. D Craven, N. C
C. P. Walter Sunny Side, N.
(St. Peters.
1 St. Matthew's.
(St. Enoch's.
I Trinity.
Walter Cook Mt. Pleasant. N. C.
Geo. W. Dry Dry's Mills, N. C {mLoL^™'9"
f Grace.
Capt. A. Jacob Fisher Salisbury, N. C - Salem.
(Lebanon.
'i- t r. „ nti-„ f>™, tit r- ( Lutheran Chapel.
r.t-Ross China Grove, N. C | st. Mark's.
I Holy Trinity.
| Bethel.f
| Albemarle.
S. C. Ketchie Salisbury, N.C - Christ's.
I Mt. Zion (Richfield i
W.A. Lentz Zeb, N.C . . { %££**■
j St. Michael's.
L. W. Kimball Troutman's. N. C - St. Pauls.
( Amity.
L. C. Chrisman Burlington, N. C Macedonia.
C. T. Wagoner Greensboro, N.C Peace.
T. L. Miller Concord, N.C St. James'.
F. W. Theiling Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
H. L. Vollers Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
f St. Andrew's.
Joseph A. Walton Concord, N.C - Centre Grove.
( Mt. Hermon
I). J. Goodman Cleveland, N. C St. Luke's.
Concordia.!:
D. A. Swink Winston, N. C Augiburg.
F,dmund G. Lipe Concord, N. C Cold Water, i
A. H. Peninger Reimer, N. C Prosperity, (a)
I Reformation, (bj
F. S. Shoaf Tyro Shops, N.C - St. Luke's.
I Pilgrim.
{St. Matthew's.
(St. Luke's.
I Bethany.
-. Nazareth.
(Shiloh.
Asheville, N. C St. Paul's.
Mt. Carmel (d)
Luther's, (f)
Hopewell, (e)
/St. Matthew's, (c)
' 1 Providence, (c)
^Supplied bv Rev. J. A. Linn.
JSupplied by Rev. IL W. Jeffcoat.
^Supplied by Rev. M. G. G. Scherer.
(a) Supplied by Rev. R. L. Brown.
(b) Supplied by Rev. P. J. Wade.
(c) Supplied by Rev. B. S. Brown till July 31. 1899.
{A) Supplied by —
te) Supplied by Rev. R. L. Bame.
cf) Supplied by—
S MINUTES OF
The President read his annual report, which was referred to
committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren: Iu the name of the Lord, Greeting! Grace be unto
3rou, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
The Synodical year has been completed, and I submit to you the
following report:
I. DEATH.
It pains me to record the fact that death has invaded our clerical ranks
and has taken from our midst that meek, faithful, and efficient servant of
God, Rev. W. Kimball.
I recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare and present
suitable resolutions on his death for Synod's action.
II. INSTALLATIONS.
June 19, 189S, Rev. Dr. A. G. Voigt was installed pastor of St. Paul's
Church, Wilmington; Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and Rev. K. Boldt,
officiating.
July 10, 1898, Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D. , was installed pastor of St.
Mark's Church, Charlotte, by Revs. W. A. Lutz and C. B. King.
July 22, 1898, Rev. G. A. Riser was installed pastor of St. Stephen's
charge by the officers of Southern Conference.
III. RESIGNATIONS.
May 10, 189S, Rev. H. A. McCullough resigned the St. Andrew's mis-
sion pastorate to take effect the middle of July, 189S.
August 21, 1898, Rev. W. B. Ouey resigned the St. Peter's charge to
take effect September 1, 1898.
December 1, 1S98, Rev. B. S. Brown resigned the Iredell charge to take
effect March 1, 1S99.
IV. CALLS ACCEPTED.
June 23, 1898, Rev. P. L. Miller wrote me that he had accepted the
Albemarle mission pastorate and would begin his work July 19, 1S98.
July 11, 1S9S, Rev. P. J. Wade accepted a call to the Davidson charge
to take effect September, 1S9S.
August 24, 1898, Rev. W. B. Oney accepted a call to the St. Andrew's
mission pastorate, and stated that he would begin work there October i,
1S98.
October 1, 1898, Rev. J. A. Linn wrote me he had accepted a call to
the Mt. Pleasant charge, and had entered upon his work.
November 30, 189S, Rev. E. W. Leslie informed me he had accepted a
call from the St. Peter's charge, and would begin his work January 1,
1899.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. O,
• V. CORNER STONE LAYING.
On September 17, 1898, assisted by the pastor and Rev. R. L. Brown, I
laid the corner stone of Christiana Evangelical Lutheran Church.
VI. DEDICATIONS.
October 30, 1S98, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Churcb, Rev. R. L.
Brown, pastor, was dedicated. Rev. H. M. Brown preached the sermon.
January 1, 1899, Christiana Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rev. C. A.
Brown, pastor, was dedicated. Rev. L. E. Busby preached the sermon.
VII. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
May iS, 1898, I granted a letter of dismission to Rev. C. L. Miller to
the Tennessee Synod.
June 17, 1S98, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., sent me his transfer from the
South Carolina Syuod to this body.
June 30, 189S, Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D. , forwarded me his transfer
from the South Carolina Synod to this Synod.
July 22, 1S9S, Rev. P. L. Miller sent me his letter of dismission from
the Ohio S}'nod to this body.
August 11, 1898, I furnished Rev. H. A. McCullough a letter of trans-
fer to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina.
September 15, 1898, Rev. P. J. Wade forwarded me his letter of transfer
from the South West Virginia Synod to this body.
November 1, 1898, Rev. J. A. Linn sent me his letter of dismission
from the District Synod of Ohio to the North Carolina Synod.
January 19, 1899, I gave Rev. P. H. E. Derrick a letter of honorable
dismission to the South Carolina Synod.
April 8, 1S99, Rev. E. W. Leslie gave me his letter of transfer from
the South West Virginia Synod to the North Carolina S}'nod.
VIII. NAMES ENROLLED.
I have ordered the names of Revs. A. G. Voigt, D. D., R. C. Holland,
D. D., and P. J. Wade to be placed on our clerical roll as members of
Synod; and have referred the credentials of Revs. J. A. Linn, P. L.
Miller, and E. W. Leslie to the Examining Committee.
IX. SPECIAL SESSION OF SYNOD.
According to previous appointment, Synod convened in Organ Church,
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, pastor, on Wednesday before Second Sunday in July,
1898. Rev. C. Brown Cox, after being properly examined, was ordained
to the gospel ministry by the officers of Synod. Rev. M. G. G. Scherer
preached the ordination sermon.
X. VACANCIES.
The Iredell charge has beeu vacant since March 1, I899, but we learn
that steps are being taken to call a pastor at once.
IO MINUTES OF
XI. MISSIONS. •
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society and the Chil-
dren's Societies are aiding us greatly and grandly in doing the Master's
work. Would to God that all our congregations were blessed with these
societies!
XII. CONFERENCES.
The President of the Southern Conference, Rev. C. A. Brown, reports
that said conference held two meetings during the year. At the last
meeting held at China Grove, N. C, a petition was presented by the
Lutherans living in and near the village of Faith, N. C, asking Con-
ference to send a minister to organize a congregation there. This request
was granted, and Rev. R. L. Brown appointed to this work, and on
March 26, 1899, an organization was effected with 14 members, and the
congregation named Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The President of the Conference was at the same meeting requested
to supply with preaching our people living at Chestnut Hill, Salisbury,
N. C. This duty was performed, and he reports 65 Lutherans living at
that place. Synod should give its immediate attention to this point.
This Conference also reports St. James, Mt. Hermon, Cold Water, and
St. Mark's, Charlotte, as not being represented in Conference during the
last Couferential year.
The President of the Northern Conference reports two meetings held,
which were fairly well attended, and also the President, Rev. H. A.
Trexler, presents to Synod the following memorial:
Resolved, That Conference memorialize Synod, that as there had been
no Conference organized North of the Yadkin river as was recommended
by Synod, and as that part of Synod lying in said territory is without
couferential connection, therefore it is deemed advisable that Synod re-
district the Synod so as to form three Conferences to be composed of
churches as contiguous to one another as possible.
We recommend these reports for Synod's consideration and action.
XIII. OUR INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING.
Our institutions of learning and their interests will be brought before
the Synod by the respective Boards.
As education is an essential factor in our church life, therefore, we
urge the most earnest consideration of our educational interests.
XIV. REMARKS.
In conclusion, I desire to say that there are many evidences of con-
tinued prosperity in the work of our grand old Synod.
Two new churches were dedicated during the year, others have been
repaired, and others still are undergoing repairs.
We have heard no complaint from our pastors about the want of sup-
port from the people whom the}- serve.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. II
Further, it is a source of encouragement to know that all our churches
were supplied with the means of grace during the past Synodical year.
And now I turn over to you the trust committed to my hands, thank-
ing you, one and all, for your co-operation and kindness during my
term of office.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. ROSE.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following were re-elected officers for the ensuing year:
President — Rev. C. A. Rose.
Vice-President— -Rev ■. C. B. Miller.
Secretary — Rev. E. E. Busby.
Trcaszirer — Mr. J. D. Heilig.
The officers were formally installed by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
The following Standing Committees were appointed:
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President' s Report — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
C. B. King, H. W. Jeffcoat, Messrs. G. E. Ritchie, H. A.
Graeber.
2. On State of the Church— -Revs. R. C. Holland, D. D.,
A. G. Voigt, D. D., P. J. Wade, Messrs. H. A. Holshouser,
E. S. Shoaf.
3. Church Institutions and Education — Revs. C. B. Miller,
W. B. Oney, S. D. Steffey, Messrs. W. Kime, Nathan Brown.
/. On Report of Executive Committee — Revs. W. A. Eutz,
G. A. Riser, H. M. Brown, R. E. Bame, Messrs. C. M. Poole,
M. D., C. L,. Walter, Geo. W. Dry.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business — Revs. J. Q. Wertz,
B. S. Brown, H. N. Miller, Ph. D., R. E. Brown, Capt. J. A.
Fisher, Messrs. T. E. Ross, Walter Cook.
6. On Petitions and Excuses of Absentees — Revs. Geo. H.
Cox, V. Y. Boozer, C. E. T. Fisher, Messrs. S. C. Ketchie,
W. A. Eentz.
7. On Vacancies — Revs. H. A. Trexler, M. G. G. Scherer,
W. R. Ketchie, Messrs. L. W. Kimball, E. C. Chrisman, J. E.
Miller.
I 2 MINUTES OF
<$. On Finance — Messrs. H. C. Vollers, D. A. Swink, Dr.
C. M. Poole.
p. On Appropriations — Revs. C. A. Brown, M. G. G.
Scherer, T. H. Strohecker, Messrs. F. W. Theiliug, J. A.
Walton, D. J. Goodman.
m. On Apportionments — Revs. V. R. Stickley, H. M.
Brown, E. P. Parker, Messrs. A. S. Heilig, A. H. Peninger.
//. On Pastoral Districts — Revs. S. D. Steffey, B. S. Brown,
H. W. Jefrcoat, Messrs. Geo. K. Ritchie, W. A. Eentz.
Revs. J. Rumple, D. D., and John Wakefield, of the Pres-
byterian Church, were invited within the bar of Synod, and
Revs. Prof. J. A. Morehead, J. A. Linn, E. W. Eeslie, and
P. L. Miller were received as advisor}7 membe.s. Messrs.
J. L. Morgan, V. C. Ridenhour, and W. P. Houseal were in-
vited within the bar of Synod.
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was referred to
Committee on Finance.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
James D. Heilig, Treasurer, /;/ Account with the North Carolina
Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church :
Home Missions.
1898. Dr.
April 28 — Cash in bank $ 250 86
May 2 Am't Finance Committee, Burlington, N. C. 314 84
Collection at Burlington, N. C 9 38
June 13 Rev. G. H. Cox, Organ Church 1 58
Sept. 26 " " " 1 75
Rev. G. H. Cox, Ebenezer 2 90
Dec. 8 Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas. W. H. & F. M. S. 233 17
15 Rev. G. H. Cox, Organ Church S 59
Rev. G. H. Cox, Ebenezer 8 44
1S99.
Feb. iS Rev. B. S. Brown, on note 250 00
Mar. 27 Rev. G. H. Cox, Organ Church 3 28
April 6 Rev. R. C. Holland, St. Mark's . . . . • 10 00
17 Rev. B. S. Brown, int. on note 41 88 — $1136 67
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 1 3
1898. CR.
May 2 — By voucher Rev. V. Y. Boozer $ 150 00
6 " Rev. W. Kimball 75 00
7 " Rev. H. A.Trexler 17 00
June 8 " Rev. R. L. Bame 33 00
13 " Rev. H. A. McCullough . . . 100 00
Sept. 22 " Rev. H. A. McCullough ... 50 00
Oct. 17 " Rev. P. L. Miller 45 00
Nov. 22 " Rev. V. Y. Boozer 75 00
Dec. 3 " Rev. W B. Oney 45 00
j 899.
Feb. 22 " Rev. P. L. Miller 45 00
Mar. 3 " Rev. P. J. Wade 25 00
30 -i Rev. W. B. Oney 45 00
April 8 Am't loaned O. S. Gallimore ( Patterson
legacy ) 250 00
May 3 Atn't in bank to balance 181 67 — $1136 67
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
189S. Dr.
April 28 — Cash in bank . $ 361 10
Ma)' 2 Finance Committee, Burlington, N. C. . . 1S5 44
Oct. 29 W. h. Kimball, note 250 00
Iuterest on same 6 75
Dec. 2 Holy Trinity 6 34
1S99.
Feb. 18 Rev. B. S. Brown, payment on note . . . 250 00
Mar. 27 Rev. O. H. Cox, Organ Church 8 73
" " Ebenezer Church .... 4 27
April 17 Rev. B. S. Brown, int. on note 41 87 — #1114 50
1898. Cr.
April 29— By Check to J. F. Cooper, Treas $ 546 54
1899.
April 8 By am't loaned O vS. Gallimore (Patterson
legacy ) 500 00
May 3 By am't in bank to balance 67 96 — ^r 1 14 50
SYNODICAL FUND.
1898. Dr.
April 28 — Cash in bank $ 179 72
May 2 Finance Committee, Burlington, N. C. . . 565 09
Aug. 14 A. W. Winecoff, Treas. St. John's, Salisbury 2095
Oct. }7 " " " "■ 20 80
14
MINUTES OF
1899.
April 5
6
16
27
1S98.
May 2-
Rev. C. A. Brown, Union
Rev. Dr. R. C. Holland, St. Mark's . . .
A. W. Winecoff, Treas. St. John's, Salisbury
Rev. G. H Cox, Organ Church
" " Ebenezer
June
14
18
July 25
Aug.
Oct.
6
3
17
Dec. 22
1899.
Jan. 2
11
Feb. 22
April 16
1S9S.
Cr.
-By am't due bill H. M. Browu jl
Receipt St. James', Concord, cr. on note .
Rev. W. A. Lutz, expenses Greensboro . .
Rev. C. B. King, " . .
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, expenses Gibsonville . .
Dr. M. L. Stevens, int. on note, 5-6, '9S . .
Rev. L. E. Busby, stationery ......
Rev. Dr. H. X. Miller, expense Gibsonville
and printing
Rev. L. E. Busby, services
Rev. L. E. Busby, stamps and expressage .
Paid Henkel & Co., Minutes
Paid C. H. Duls, Treas
Paid Capt. Jonas Cook
Paid expenses Orphans to Salem, Va . . .
Paid Rev. V. R. Stickler, Gibsonville . .
Paid Concord Times, printing
Paid Treas. Board Church Extension . . .
Paid Rev. L. E. Busby, stamps, stationery,
and printing
Paid J. D. Heilig, ex. Gibsonville, and pos-
tage stamps
Am't in bank to balance
Benefleiapy Education.
Dr.
40
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10
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30
45
15
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6
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363
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387 36
129 30- -I 887 36
April 28 - Cash collection, Burlington ....
May 2 Cash Finance Committee, Burlington
21 Rev. J. O. Wertz, for W. W. Kennerlv
July 11 Rev. G. H. Cox, Organ Church . .
" " Ebenezer Church .
1899
April 6 Rev. Dr. R. C. Holland, St. Mark's
Amount overdrawn
7 4i
3° 92
2 80
3 77
4 87
5 00
49 68-
-$ 204 45
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1898. CR.
April 27 — By ain't due bank # 43 45
May 2 Receipt G. H. Cox, for W. W. Kennerly . 2 79
23 Paid W. W. Kennerly 25 00
Oct. 17 Paid V. C. Ridenhour . 33 50
Nov. 7 " " . . 16 50
Dec. 8 Paid W. W. Kennerly 25 00
1899.
Feb. 7 Paid J. L. Morgan 20 00
Mar. 30 " " 20 00
Paid W. W. Kennerly 18 21— $ 204 45
Orphan Fund.
189S. Dr.
April 28 -Cash in bank $ 57 14
30 Collection, Burlington 16 17
May 2 Finance Committee, Burlington 62 57
23 A. W. Winecoff, Treas. St. John's, Salisbury .16 00
Dec. 2 Holy Trinity 3 42
5 Albemarle, Rev. P. L. Miller 5 85
Mt Zion, " 213
Christ's, " 1 79
14 St. Luke's, Rev. Jeffcoat 6 03
Concordia, " 3 68
15 St. John's, Salisbury, Rev. L. E. Busby . . 12 So-f 1S7 58
1898. Cr.
April 30 — By check, Paul S. Davis, Treas $ 16 17
June 29 " " .... 135 71
Oec. 15 " " " 35 7o-| 187 58
Church Extension.
189S. Dr.
May 2— To am't Finance Committee, Burlington . $ 63 00
1899.
April 6 To am't Dr. R. C. Holland, St. Mark's . . 5 00—$ 68 00
1898. Cr.
June 1 — By check Dr. M. L. Stevens $ 63 00
By am't in bank to balance 5 00—$ 68 00
i6
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Professors' Salary.
1898. Dr.
April 2S — Cash in bank ■ ■ $ 9 70
May 2 Finance Committee, Burlington 4 75
Sept. 26 Rev. G. H. Cox, Ebenezer 3 17
Organ 7 15
April 6 Rev. Dr. R. C. Holland, St. Mark's ... 10 00—$ 34 77
N. C. College Fund.
1898. Dr.
April 28 — Cash in bank $ 2 00 — $ 2 00
Home Missions United Synod.
1S98. Dr.
April 28— Cash in bank $ 23 55
Maj- 2 Finance Committee, Burlington 9 09 — $ 32 64
1898. Cr.
April 29 — By check J. E. Cooper, Treas $ 32 64— $ 32 64
Respectfully submitted,
JAS. D. HEILIG.
The report of Executive Committee was received and re-
ferred.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee would respectfully present its synoptical
report:
The first meeting was held in Salisbury, May 6, 189S, all the members
being present:
An organization was effected with Rev. C. A. Rose, President; Rev.
C. B. Miller, Vice-President; Rev. L. E. Busby, Secretary; Mr. J. D.
Heilig, Treasurer; and Mr. C. M. Brown.
An appropriation of $50 each was made to Messrs. V. C. Ridenhour,
J. L. Morgan, and W. W. Kennerley. The services of Rev. W. Kimball
were secured for the Albemarle charge, consisting of Christ's Church,
Spencer, and the Albemarle Church, and that the sum of #75 be appro-
priated for work in the former church.
An effort was made to secure Mr. W. W. J. Ritchie for the Davidson
charge, but having accepted work elsewhere he did not accept our call.
At the second meeting, June 10, Reformation Church was placed in
the Davidson charge, and $50 appropriated to supplement the pastor's
salary for the present year.
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St. Matthew's and Providence Churches of the Davie Mission were
placed under the pastoral attention of Rev. B. S. Brown with one sermon
at each church per month. For this service the Executive Committee
appropriated $50 per year. His services began July 1.
By request made to Southern Conference Mt. Zion was placed under
the care of the Executive Committee. By action, Christ's Church, Mt.
Zion and Albemarle were constituted a charge with the following
amounts pledged by each respectively:
Christ's Church $ 75
Mt. Zion 100
Albemarle 150
Total I 325
Appropriated by Executive Committee 175
Total for the full year of t velve months $ 500
Rev. P. L-. Miller was called to this field on the above salary on condi-
tion that each church shall have at least two services per month. Rev.
Miller accepted this call, and entered upon the work July 17.
Rev. R. L. Bame's work in the Forsyth Mission was reviewed and his
quarterly reports filed. Also reports of Rev. V. Y. Boozer. Both these
brethren have done and are doing commendable service.
Reports of the class standing of our beneficiary students at North
Carolina College were received, examined, and filed.
The Secretary was ordered to procure stationer}', etc., for the use of
the Executive Committee.
At the meeting of June 27 St. Andrew's, Mt. Hermon, and Centre
Grove Churches were constituted a pastorate, and the Southern Confer-
ence asked to endorse this action. At a subsequent meeting held July
25, these churches agreed to pay as follows:
St. Andrew's $ 140
Mt. Hermon no
Centre Grove 175
Total $ 425
Appropriation by Executive Committee 175
Total for the entire twelve months . . . $ 600
Rev. W. B. Oney was called to this held, and began work first Sunday
in October.
At a meeting held at Christ's Church last summer the officers of that
congregation were asked to accept the suggestion of moving their con-
gregation to Spencer, disposing of their church property and applying
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the proceeds towards a modern styled house of worship in Spencer. The
officers readily accepted the suggestion, and the Executive Committee
selected an eligible site for the new church on the south side of the
railroad, known as Southern City, on lots donated by Mr. I. N. Earn-
hardt. The congregation is securing subscriptions for the new church.
At a meeting held September 27th it was announced by the President
that Rev. P. J. Wade had accepted the Davidson charge, to which he had
been called by this Committee, and that $50 be appropriated to supple-
ment his salary for the year. Rev. Wade began work on 2nd Sunday in
September.
$20 were appropriated to defray expenses of delegates to the Philadel-
phia Diet; this amount being our pro rata share.
The expenses for printed matter, stamps, etc , used by this Committee
during the year amount to $ 10.02.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. We recommend the continuance of the work in our mission fields
as arranged by this Committee with the amounts above stipulated.
2. We recommend that an appropriation of $100 each be made to
Messrs. V. C. Rideuhour and J. L. Morgan to enable them to attend our
Southern Lutheran Seminary next session. Also to Mr. W. W. Kenner-
ley $50 to continue his studies at college.
RECAPITULATION.
For convenience the following table of appropriations is made:
Appropriated. Paid.
To Mr. V. C. Ridenhour (beneficiary) $ 50 00 | 50 co
" J. L. Morgan (") 5° °° 40 00
" W. W. Kennerley (") 50 0O 5° 00
" W. W. Kennerley, balance from last year . . iS 21 iS 21
Rev. P. J. Wade, Davidson charge, ending Septem-
ber 11, 1S99 50 00 25 00
" B. S. Brown, supply, ending July 1, 1S99 . . 5000
" P. D. Miller, endiugjnly 17, 1S99 175 00 9000
" R. L. Bame, ending May 1, 1S99 50 00
" V. Y. Boozer, ending May 1, 1S99 200 00 75 00
" L. E. Busby, Secretary for services 15 00 15 00
" W. B. Oney, ending October 1, 1899 .... 175 00 90 00
Delegates to Diet at Philadelphia ..... 20 00 20 00
Executive Committee, for stationery, etc ... 10 02 10 02
SUMMARY.
Total amount appropriated I913 23
Total amount paid out 483 23
Balance due on appropriations $43° °°
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REMARKS.
i. The Executive Committee congratulates itself upon having been
able to arrange for regular services forever}7 congregation in our bounds —
the first time this has been done in several years.
2. By the re-arrangement of churches into pastorates, we have been
able to economize in our appropriations.
3. The utmost harmony has marked our proceedings during the entire
year, and all actions proposed by the Executive Committee have been
carried out in good faith and with good results.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. ROSE, Chairman.
L- E. BUSBY, Secretary.
The Secretary's report was received and adopted.
REPORT OF SECRETARY.
The contract for last year's Minutes had been given to Henkel & Co.
for $1.67 per page for 2,000 copies. By action of Synod, 500 additional
copies were ordered, which cost 30 cents per page, making $1.97 per page
for 2,500 copies. The Minutes made 66 pages, which, with cost of trans-
portation, stamps, etc., (see statement herewith) amounted to $142.07.
The Minutes were proportionately distributed.
The printing of the present Minutes has been awarded to the Southern
Eutheran Publication Board, at a cost of $1.30 per page for 2,000 copies,
or $ 1.45 per page for $2,500 copies.
The former number will amply meet all the demands of the congrega-
tions; hence, it is recommended that only 2,000 copies be printed, there-
by saving from £'25 to $35 on the contract of last year.
The contract requires the Minutes to be out inside of 30 days.
Respectful 1}- submitted,
L. E. BUSBY.
The following resolution was received and discussed:
Resolved, That the reading of reports on State of the Church be omit-
ted this year in order to use the time thus consumed in consideration of
important business of Synod.
Pending the discussion, Synod adjourned. Prayer by Rev.
W. R. Ketchie.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, May 5, 1899, 9 A. M.
Synod opened with song, and prayer by Rev. Prof. J. A.
Morehead. Roll was called.
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Rev. Dr. Thos. H. L,aw, Field Agent of the American Bible
Society, was invited into the bar of Synod, and on motion, n
•o'clock was fixed as the hour for an address from him.
Revs. L. K. Probst, P. D. Risinger, B. W. Cronk, and
'C. A. Marks were received as advisory members; and Mr.
E. H. Aull, and Rev. Dr. J. H. Weaver, of the M. E. Church,
South, were invited within the bar of Synod.
The resolution pending at yesterday's session was lost.
The report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege was received and referred.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA
COLLEGE.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina:
Dear Brethren: In tny report of the Board of Trustees, I will say
that the attendance at the College has been about as last year. The pro-
gress of the students has been satisfactory in all the departments of
stud}'.
A meeting of the Board of Trustees was called on March 8, 1S99.
There not being the number present desired, the Board adjourned to
meet on April 12, 1899.
On the latter date there was a full meeting, and the condition of the
College was duly considered. A committee was appointed to memorial-
ize Synod at its coming session in behalf of her institution.
The time has come when Synod must determine as to the perpetuation
of the College, or whether its doors must be closed. I believe that if the
iuterests of the College were earnestly presented to the Church, her peo-
ple would rally to the support of her institution.
Please pardon me for making a suggestion that I think is feasible and
fair, to wit: Assess the membership of the Synod per member, say one
dollar per year, for ten years; and let the Board grant free tuition to one
student from each congregation for same length of time. At the end
of said time the College would be endowed, be out of debt, and at least
one hundred young men educated in the Church. These young men
would be a power in the Church and State, and pray tell me who would
be the losers by the plan?
Hoping Synod will give the College the consideration due her institu-
tion, I will close this report.
Dr. Poole has tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of
Trustees.
Yours fraternally,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
C/i a irm an of Board.
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The report of Board of Trustees of Mont Amcetia Seminary
was received and referred.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMCENA
FEMALE SEMINARY FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAY 4, 1899.
With grateful recognition of the Sleepless Eye that has watched over
us, and the Loving Hand that has led us, during the year just now clos-
ing, we hereby present to Synod the annual report of the Board of Trus-
tees of 4VIont Amcena Female Seminary.
The internal affairs of the institution are in a highly satisfactory con-
dition.
The Faculty is eminently competent, approved, and faithful. Each
and every member has performed the incumbent duties conscientiously
and satisfactorily to all concerned, and there is perfect harmony reigning
throughout the Institution.
It is our sad duty to report the death of one member of the Faculty,
Miss Lily Belle Summers, who sweetly fell on sleep February 14, 1899.
She was assistant music teacher, deeply devoted to her work, conscien-
tious and painstaking with all of her pupils, and notwithstanding many
premonitions, remained at her post of duty until her nerves were so pros-
trated that she died shortly after arriving at her home in Georgia. Her
sudden death was a shock to the Institution, and an almost irrepa-
rable loss. Since her removal Miss Rose Miller has been filling the posi-
tion to the satisfaction of all.
The religious status of the Seminary is most excellent. Besides the
daily chapel services, there are regular classes for Bible study, a Wo-
man's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, and a Sunday School at-
tended by all the boarding pupils, all of which are exerting telling influ-
ences for good that will eventually be seen and felt in the congregations
from which the pupils come.
The health of the Institution has been excellent during the year; no
serious sickness having occurred, except in the case of Miss Summers, as
already referred to. Too much credit cannot be given to Dr. Miller for
his watchful care of the health of the pupils.
The discipline of the Institution is better and better each year, and is
such as to command the approval of all its patrons.
The Board and Faculty have been and are still using ever}* effort to in-
crease the comfort and convenience of the pupils. The old main-build-
ing has been recovered; and an addition to the Seminary, called the an-
nex, containing six dormitories and five music rooms, has been built.
This is heated by the latest steam process. The modern water service
has been introduced throughout the whole Institution, and an electrical
clock has been placed, which automatically announces the entire pro-
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gramme for the day, so that the pupils are now reaping the advantages
of man)- modern appliances never enjoyed here before.
It will be remembered that Synod authorized the canvass of our con-
gregations to raise means to carry on some of these improvements. Upon
mature consideration, it was deemed wisest and best not to make a per-
sonal canvass, but to make appeal through epistolary correspondence.
This resulted in the collection of $178.98, or about 37 per cent, of the
actual expenditures.
The total enrolment for this year is one hundred and one, an increase
of 4^s per cent, over that of last year. Of these, more than one-Half are
boarding pupils, and represent five States, two general bodies, five dis-
trict synods, and nineteen congregations of our own Synod. Besides
these there are numbers from other denominations.
The prospects are more encouraging than ever before, and should be
a matter for devout thankfulness to the whole Church and S}'uod.
Respectfull}- submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
President Board of Trustees.
Organ Church, N. C, April 29, 1S99.
A supplementary report was read by Rev. Dr. H. N. Miller.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the United Synod be requested to prepare a blank
parochial report for the uniform use of the district synods in the United
Synod; and, also, that the Supplementary Parochial Table be discon-
tinued.
Revs. Dr. A. G. Voigt, Geo. H. Cox, and H. N. Miller,
Ph. D., were appointed the committee.
The following was adopted:
We, the officers of Ministeriurn, recommend the enrolment of Revs.
J. A. Linn, E. W. Leslie, and P. L- Miller as clerical members of Synod.
C. A. ROSE, President.
C. B. MILLER, Vice-President.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
The report of the Board of Directors of the Theological
Seminar}- was received, maturely discussed, and adopted.
REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Theological Seminary of the United Synod, located at Mt. Pleas-
ant, Charleston, S. C, has been iu regular aud full operation during the
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current session, under the presidency of Rev. Prof. J. A. Morehead. Prof.
Morehead has been assisted in the teaching by Rev. Karl Boldt, Rev.
J. A. B. Scherer, Ph. D., Rev. John W. Horiue, and Prof. Francis
Muench, Ph. D.
There are now six students in attendance, representing five synods, as
follows: North Carolina Synod, one ( Mr. Ritchie); the South Carolina
Synod, two; Tennessee Synod, one; Southwest Virginia Synod, one; and
the Holston Synod, one. These students represent three colleges —
North Caroliua, Newberry, and Roanoke. Their classification in the
Seminary course is: Senior, one; Middle, one; Junior, four.
We are informed by the President that there is good prospect of six
new students entering at the opening of the next session.
The students have had beneficiary aid during this session to the extent
of six hundred dollars, of which three hundred came from the South
Carolina Synod, and the residue from particular churches and individual
friends of the cause.
The Seminary property, representing in value at least $ 12,000, is being
further improved and adapted to its present use by the agency of a local
committee and the friendliness of the churches of Charleston. A dona-
tion of one thousand dollars by Mr. J. H. C. Claussen, of Charleston, is
worthy of mention, as indicating the favorable regard which the Semi-
nary is gaining in its new location.
The resignation, so much regretted, of Dr. Voigt, brought the Semi-
nary to a crisis, which necessitated decisive action on the part of the
United Synod, and its new location and present management and teach-
ing force is the outcome of such action. The cloud has been lifted, and
our sorrow has been greatly alleviated by the acknowledged and emi-
nent fitness of our new President for the great work to which he was
called by the unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. It seems un-
mistakably manifest that the Divine Guidance which marked the course
of this Institution in the past is still graciously vouchsafed to it in the
present, and the increasing interest of our Southern Church is a prophe-
cy of greater results in the years to come.
The three Charleston pastors and Prof. Muench have been rendering
valuable services, and have been doing so gratuitously, even at some ex-
pense to themselves. It is more thau probable that their future services
will suggest to the Board of Directors the eminent propriety of tendering
to each of these good brethren an amount equivalent, at least, to the rea-
sonable expenses incurred.
The lack of prompt and systematic action on the part of several synods
in forwarding their quota on Seminary expenses, has caused a large
deficit. Twelve hundred dollars and a suitable house is scarcely an ade-
quate salary, even when promptly paid. Our Syncd has as yet paid
nothing. Having assumed our quota, and having distinct!}- advocated
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the continuance of the Seminar}-, this Synod will feel necessarily called
upon to recognize her obligation to meet this United Synod's claim.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
JAS. D. HEIUG.
Rev. Prof. Morehead addressed the Synod in the interests of
the Seminary.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That this Synod reaffirms its interest in the Theological
Seminary of the United Synod, and its willingness to co-operate in its
support, and that $300 be appropriated to this purpose for the session of
1899-1900, and that if this amount is not received from the congregations,
the remainder be paid from the Syuodical Treasury.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That a special committee be immediately appointed, whose
duty it shall be to audit all the Parochial Reports and compile, and read
the compilation before Synod some time before adjournment.
Committee: Revs. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Geo. H. Cox, and
H. N. Miller, Ph. D.
Rev. Dr. Law addressed the Convention, and the following
was adopted:
Resolved, That we have heard with great pleasure and profit the very
strong and forceful address of Rev. Thos. H. Law, D. D., of Spartanburg,
S. C, on the work of Bible Societies. We do hereby reaffirm our faithful
and active support of the great work of the American Bible Society in
supplying the Bible to every home — this Book which was unchained by
the immortal Luther.
The rules of order were suspended to consider the following-
report:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS AND
EDUCATION.
No feature of the work of the Church of Christ is more important than
the Christian school. The Evangelical Lutheran Church has ever stood
for learning, and through her schools has wielded a mighty influence
upou the world's thought. In this age of advancement along all other
lines, that man who bears the name of "Lutheran", and who, in the
light of his own inheritance, trifles with Christian education, is tramp-
ling upon his birth-right. Therefore, the Synod of North Carolina
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should always enter upon the consideration of the interests of her schools
with a profound sense of their vital importance.
MT. AMCENA SEMINARY.
We note with special pleasure the great success that attended the work
of this School during the last year. The enrolment of students for the
session was 101, being \% per cent, increase over last year.
The enterprising and aggressive work done in this School in enhancing
its facilities, &c, has resulted in giving to North Carolina Synod great
opportunities for female education, and at a cost so small as to give this
Institution a place of sincere regard among our people. No petitions
came to us from this School this year. It asks, and should receive, how-
ever, the continued sympathy and co-operation of all our people.
ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
This finely equipped Institution within our bounds is, and deserves to
be, a source of great satisfaction and of just pride.
The enterprise and liberality that have given this School to the Church
should receive our hearty commendation.
No reports from this Institution have thus far come into our hands.
THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE UNITED SYNOD, SOUTH.
1. It is with special gratitude and encouragement we can call attention
to the fact that this School of the Prophets has been permanently estab-
lished in a home of its own in Mt. Pleasant, S. C, suburb of the city of
Charleston; and that, as its head, has been secured the services of our be-
loved brother, Rev. J. A. Morehead, who, with the able assistance of the
local talent of Charleston, afford the Institution a strong and ample
teaching force.
2. The present outlook for the development of the Theological Semi-
nary of the United Synod justifies the expectation that it will soon realize
increasing and permanent efficiency. But to this end, there should be
accorded the Institution hearty and full co-operation by this body, in
common with the other district synods.
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
No more important matter can engage the attention of Synod at this
time, than the interests of this School. Certainly this School is a funda-
mental and vital factor in the life of our Synod.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees most earnestly urges that "the
time has come when Synod must determine as to the perpetuation of this
Institution". To bring this matter properly and fully to the attention
of Synod, the Board of Trustees have made overtures to Synod through
a committee specially appointed at their meeting of April 12, 1899; and
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the}- ask that Synod set apart a certain time for the full and earnest con-
sideration of this matter.
We therefore recommend that 2 o'clock P. M. to-day (Friday) be
set apart for the hearing and consideration of the report from this spe-
cial committee from the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER.
W. B. ONEY.
S. D. STEFFEY.
WM. KIME.
NATHAN BROWN.
The report was received and considered by items, after
which it was adopted as a whole.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. L,. K. Probst.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Friday, May 5, 1899, 2 P. M.
Synod opened with prayer bjT Rev. P. J. Wade.
The report of the Special Committee on Report of Board of
Trustees of North Carolina College was received and referred
to a committee, with instructions to print the same in the
Minutes.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina:
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, held
on April 12, 1S99, for the purpose of advising with regard to the interests
of the College, we, the undersigned members of the said Board of Trus-
tees, were appointed a committee to prepare and present to this Synod a
report of the condition of the College, with explicit instructions as to the
several points to be embodied in our report. We speak, therefore, in the
name and on the behalf of the Board of Trustees of the College.
It is felt by the Board, who has carefully studied the status and needs
of the College, that, if the Synod desires to perpetuate the Institution,
the time has come when decisive and energetic action must be taken to
put it on a more hopeful foundation. It is also felt by the Board that
the Institution does not enjoy the heartv sympathy and support of the
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 27
entire Church, and that without the full, free, and united co-operation of
all, both pastors and people, their efforts to advauce the work of college
education cannot succeed. It was thought necessary, therefore, that the
Synod should be made fully acquainted with the condition of the Insti-
tution, and that the wish of this body as to the continuance of the work
committed to the Board of Trustees of the College be definitely ascer-
tained.
1. The College owes, in notes due various parties, most of which is se-
cured by mortgage on the College, $2,363.63; in accounts, $474. 76; on
salaries due professors June 1, 1896, and still unpaid, $541.57; on salaries
due professors for sessions 1 896^97, i897-'9S, $284.66; making a total of
$3,664.62, with a prospective deficit of about $400 on account of profes-
sors' salaries for the present session .
Of the endowment nearly one-third, or $4,502.98, has been collected
and is bearing interest. There is also in the hands of the Treasurer
$287.78, willed to the College b}' Mrs. Catharine Kestler, which also
bears interest; in all, making a cash endowment of $4,790.76. This, to-
gether with the uncollected endowment bonds that are regularly paying
interest, constitutes the productive fund of the College.
The revenue from all soiirces has hitherto been insufficient, by several
hundred dollars, to meet the necessary expenses of the Institution. This
condition must be remedied in some way, or sooner or later the doors of
the College must be closed, and the work of higher Christian education
abandoned by the North Carolina Synod.
The Board asks Synod for an appropriation of eight hundred dollars to
meet the present pressing indebtedness of the Institution.
2. Another fact which weighs heavily upon the Board is the sniallness
of the patronage which the College receives from the churches of the
North Carolina Synod. With over 7,000 communicant members, the
S}Tnod furnishes from thirty to fifty students annually to her own Institu-
tion for the advanced education of young men. This includes local
patronage. Having so small an endowment, and charging a low rate of
tuition, it is impossible for the College, with such a limited patronage,
to keep out of debt. At present the only hope of putting the Institution
on a paying basis seems to lie with the churches. There needs a general
awaking on the subject of higher education, a deep and strong convic-
tion of the value and necessity of the College for the future vitality and
growth of the Church, and an intensifying of the loyalty of our people
to their own Institution. These are matters that should engage the
earnest attention of Synod. They should be considered in a calm and
resolute manner, inasmuch as they are vital to the welfare of the
Church.
We ask, therefore, in behalf of the Board, that Synod set apart a time
for the consideration of the whole College question; and that this body
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give a deliverance of its opinion as to the necessity of maintaining the
College, and as to the best means of accomplishing that end.
Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
CHAS. B. MILLER.
V. R. STICKLEY.
H. C. MCALLISTER.
JONAS COOK.
This report was placed in the hands of a committee to report.
Committee: Revs. W. A. L,utz, G. D. Bernheim, D. D..
C. B. Miller, M. G. G. Scherer, R. C. Holland, D. D., and
Messrs. Geo. E. Ritchie, Jacob Fisher, Dr. C. M. Poole, and
Wm. Kime.
The report of Board of Church Extension was read, with
Treasurer's Report, and adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
This Board has had but one meeting since the rendering of the report
to last Synod.
The happy action of Synod in regard to the overdue loans, led the
Board to make every prudent effort to collect the notes overdue. The
Board authorized the President to offer St. Matthew's, Wilmington, N. C,
the dropping or donation of all accrued interest on their notes, if the
principal was paid by April ist, 1899. The offer was accepted by the pas-
tor and the congregation, and the last note was paid February 22, 1899.
The Board, through the President, made the same offer to Bethany con-
gregation, Stokes County, through the pastor, and they, too, have paid
the face of the note in full.
The President called the attention of the Treasurer of Synod to the ac-
tion of Synod authorizing him to pay certain moneys into this treasury.
This resulted in his pa}dng our Treasurer $363.75.
We have had but one application for a loan this year, and declined
that, for the reason that we did not have a sufficient sum on hand at the
time.
Feeling sure that our actions will have the hearty approval of Synod,
we are ready now to offer to congregations the loan of moderate sums,
upon their application, as per direction of Synod, 1892, (see page 45-46).
All churches wishing to borrow from this Board, will write the Secretary
for blank form of application, and apply in regular form, when all appli-
cations will receive careful attention.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 29
Praying the members of Synod to assist us in placing these funds
safeljT, and praying love to own and bless this arm of the Synod, we are,
Respectfully, your Board,
W. A. LUTZ, President.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
M. Iv. STEVENS, Treasurer.
JONAS COOK.
H. A. KLUEPPELBERG.
Report of Treasurer of Board of Church Extension.
M. L,. Stevens, Treasurer, In account with Board of Church Exten-
sion :
1898. Dr.
To amount in treasury as reported at Burlington,
April, 189S $ 65 31
Jan. 1 — To cash from Treasury of Synod 63 00
April 14 To cash from Bethany (Stokes Co.), on note 12 90
June 1 To interest on notes of officers of Synod I 55 52
Aug. 1 r To cash in full of note of St. Matthew's (Wilmington,)
1894, interest cancelled 100 oo
To cash in full of note of St. Matthew's, 1S95, interest
cancelled ico 00
1S99.
Jan. 31 To cash in full of note of St. Matthew's, 1S93, interest
cancelled 50 go
Feb. 22 To cash on Synod's note 6 00
To cash in full on Synod's note of $109.45 108 52
To cash on Synod's note of $451.93 255 24
23 To cash in full of note of St. Matthew's, 1896, interest
cancelled 100 00
April 2S To cash in full of note of Bethany (Stokes Co ), 1S94,
interest cancelled 62 10
Mar. 23 To interest on deposit at 4 per cent, for 6 mos., in Con-
cord National Bank, on $402.74 S 05 .
May 24 To interest on deposit for $513,75 for three mos, in
Concord National Bank 5 14
$991 78
1898. Cr.
Sept. 23 -By deposit at 4 per cent, for 6 months in Con-
cord National Bank $402 74
30 . MINUTES OF
1899.
Feb. 24 By deposit at 4 per cent, for 3 mouths in Con-
cord National Bank 513 75
To cash on hand 62 10
By interest on deposit for $402. 74 for 6 mo's S 05
By interest on deposit for $513.75 for 3 mo's 5 14 — $991 7S
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
1S99.
May 4 — Cash in treasury $99 r 78
June 1 Note on St. Mark's, China Grove 200 00
Interest due on same to June, 1, 1899 ........ 24 00
Feb. 22 Balance due on note of officers of Synod 217 73
Interest due on same to June 1, 1S99 3 98
Note on officers of Synod, due May, 1S97 ...... 364 00
Interest due on same 21 S4
Respectfully submitted,
M. lv. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Per M. B. SticklEy.
Reports on State of Religion were read and referred.
Rev. D. P. Tate, of the M. E. Church, South, was invited
into the bar of Synod.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer and L,. C. Chrisman were excused.
J. A. Davidson was received as delegate from Macedonia
Church in place of E- C. Chrisman, excused.
The report of Committee on Report of Executive Committee
was received, considered by items, and adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
We, vour Committee, would submit the following:
We find that the Executive Committee has exercised ver}' great care
over the entire territory embraced in Synod, seeing that every congrega-
tion has beeu supplied with the Means of Grace. They have shown this
care also in wisely encouraging the pastors in the weakest pastorates by
judiciouslv supplementing their salaries. They have aided beneficiary
students to the ful) limit of their funds for this purpose.
We recommend:
1st. The hearty endorsement of all their work for Synod.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 3 1
2nd. The approval of their recommendations, (a) As to the mission
fields, (b) As to the beneficiaries of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
G. A. RISER.
H. M. BROWN.
R. L. BAME.
C. M. POOLE.
L. W. WALTER.
G. W. DRY.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. A. I^utz.
THIRD SESSION.
Saturday, May 6, 1899, 9 A. M.
Synod opened with divine service, prayer by Rev. V. R.
Stickley.
Roll-call and reading of minutes were omitted.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Treasurer be not required to pa}- back to the Syn-
odical Treasury from the Beneficiary Fund the amount which was used
last year to supply the deficit of the same, and that the Executive Com-
mittee of Synod pro rate and call upon the pastorates for what may be
needed to carry out Synod's instructions as to our beneficiaries.
The Committee on Finance reported, and report adopted.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Your Committee on Finance respectfully submits the following:
Examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers, and find the same
correct.
Attached is itemized statement of receipts from congregations, also
have Treasurer's receipt for amount paid over as follows:
Cash |ii-l8 13
Credit on note St. James' 65 co
Treasurer's receipts for amounts previously collected —
Organ and Ebenezer 78 85
St. Mark's, Charlotte 40 00
St. John's, Salisbury 72 20
St. Luke's 971
Holy Trinity and Bethel 9 76
Christiana and Union 40 00
Total $1463 65
H. L. VOLLERS.
C. M. POOLE.
D. A. SWINK.
32
MINUTES OF
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
PASTORS.
J. A. Linn. .
wTa. Lutz.
A. G. Voigt .
D. Bernheim.
F. Schaeffer. .
Y. Boozer
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NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 33
The Committee on the Report of the Special Committee
of Trustees of North Carolina College reported, and on mo-
tion, the report was considered by items.
Pending the lengthy discussion of item i,the further dis-
cussion was postponed. (Substitute was later adopted; hence
the report does not appear. — Sec.)
Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary of the United Synod's Mission
Board, addressed the Synod.
The resolutions (see page 38 of Minutes of last year) were
re -adopted, with the appended resolution:
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,ooo for Home Missons,
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 Women's Home and For-
eign Missionary Societies to the Board can be counted in the payment 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 offer-
ings 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.
Resolved, /. That the amounts expected and asked from each congre-
gation be printed in the separate columns already prepared in the
Minutes.
The Committee on Compiling Statistics made the following
report :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON COMPILING STATISTICS.
Members.
Churches. 1899. 189S.
t Organ Church 352 347
2 Ebenezer 117 118
3 St. Matthew's 304 308
34 MINUTES OF
4 fit. Peter's 232 22S
5 Lutheran Chapel 19S 200
6 St. Mark's, China Grove 149 T32
7 Centre Grove 100
8 St. Andrew's 96 C84
9 Mt. Hermon 71 58
10 Bethany (Stokes County") 23 23
1 1 Nazareth 96 95
12 Shiloh . 42 39
13 Hopewell 9 10
14 Bethany (Davidson County) 25
15 Cold Water 46 50
16 St. John's (Cabarrus County) 296 294
17 Holy Trinity 14S 134
18 New Bethel - 136 114
19 St. Mark's (Charlotte) . 175 175
20 St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 42 42
21 St. Luke's (New Berne) 14 13
22 St. Matthew's (Davie) 43 45
23 Providence (Davie) '. . 32 32
24 Macedonia 99 96-
25 Peace 60 77
26 Union 267 256
27 Christiaua 131 131
28 St. Paul's (Rowan County ) 250 247
29 Bethel 125 120
30 St. Paul's (Wilmington) 338 339
31 Low's 221 220
32 Richland 57 49
33 St. Paul's (Alamance) Si 81
34 Zion [%) 36 35
35 Albemarle 32 25
36 Mt. Zion 54 40
37 Christ's 40 40
38 St. Enoch 301 285
39 Trinity 80 74
40 Immanuel 41 39
41 Prosperity 64 61
42 St. Luke's 74 75
43 Concordia • • • 144 154
44 St. Stephen's 151
45 Mt. Olive 152
46 St. Luke's (Davidson) 169
47 Pilgrim 63
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 35
48 Reformation 16
49 St. John's (Salisbury) 352 345
50 A sheville 38 39
51 St. James' (Concord) 250 247
52 St Michael's 212
53 St. Paul's (Iredell) 35
54 Amity 35
55 Grace 179 155
56 Salem 130 130
57 Lebanon 30 28
58 Mt. Carmel 12 2S
59 Luther's 58
60 Augsburg 10S 95
Membership reported 68S2
Five churches not reported, according to report of 189S . 465
Approximate present membership 7347
By resolution, the Secretary was ordered to insert the spe-
cial days in the Synodical Calendar.
The Committee on Parochial Reports reported, and report
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Your Committee beg leave to submit the following report:
We have received parochial reports from 55 congregations. Compari-
son of these with the table in last year's Minutes brought to light some
errors, both in this year's statistics of membership and in last year's
statistics. We have endeavored to have all the errors corrected in this
year's returns of membership.
The summary of the figures at our command is this:
Membership reported from 55 congregations 6SS2
Membership of 5 churches not reported this year, reported in 1S9S . 34S
Total membership (approximately)
230
/•ss
Membership reported J 898, 6 congregations not reporting 6392
Difference S3S
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT.
GEO. H. COX.
HENDERSON X. MILLER-
36 MINUTES OF
Rev. B. W. Cronk, Superintendent of the Lutheran Orphan
Home, addressed the Synod in the interest of that Institution.
The President made the following nominations:
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES, &C.
/. To Nominate Executive Committee — Rev. C. I,. T. Fisher
and Mr. C. P. Walter.
2. To Nominate Speakers for Next Session — Revs. M. G. G.
Seherer and W. A. Lutz.
3. To Nominate Trustees for Church Institutions — Revs.
M. G. G. Seherer and S. D. Steffey, and G. E. Ritchie, Esq.
The President appointed the following:
1. On Ordination Sermon — Rev. M. G. G. Seherer, Prin-
cipal, and Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher, Alternate.
2. Archivarius — Rev. M. G. G. Seherer.
j. Examining Committee — Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. O. Wertz,
B. S. Brown, V. R. Stiekley, G. H. Cox, and W. B. Oney.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That we discontinue the custom of electing delegates to sis-
ter synods in the United Synod.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That Rev. Stiekley be excused from attendance upon this
afternoon session for the purpose of attending to Synod's work.
The following resolution was adopted:
ICesolz'ed, That in case Mr. T. C. Parker will accept work in our
Synod, that the officers of Synod, with the Examining Committee, call
an extra session of this Synod to ordain him.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. Dr. H. N. Miller.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Saturday, 2 P. M., May 6, 1899.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. E. W. Leslie.
Rev. Mr. Su:oot, of the M. E. Church, South, was invited
within the bar of Synod.
Report of Committee on President's Report was received,
considered by items, and adopted.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 3/
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the President's Report begs leave to submit the
following:
ist. That in compliance with the President's recommendation we sug-
gest that Revs. V. R. Stickley, Geo. H. Cox, and R. L. Brown be a com-
mittee to prepare a memoir and draft suitable resolutions on the death
of Rev. W. Kimball for the action of Synod and to be inserted in the
Minutes.
2nd. We notice that nine letters of transfer have been given to and re-
ceived by the President during the past year, and we would humbly ask
does not that manifest too frequent changes of pastors for the welfare of
our congregations? And should not ministers, before making these
changes of their fields of labor, consult the wishes of their congrega-
tions?
3rd. We further recommend the arrangiug of Synod once mor° into
two conferences, as heretofore, to be known as the Northern and the
Southern conferences, "to be composed of churches as contiguous to one
another as possible".
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHKIM.
C. B. KING.
H. W. JEFFCOAT.
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
H. T. GRAEBER.
The report pending at close of yesterday's session on North
Carolina College was taken up.
As a substitute, the following was offered:
Whereas, The work of North Carolina College is a necessity for the
highest welfare and efficiency of our Church in North Carolina, and,
Whereas, The College, in its histor)', has repeatedly presented dis-
couraging reports to Synod of its condition, and,
Whereas, The conviction is extensive that the location of the College
is now unsuitable, and,
Whereas, This conviction is a disadvantage to the College; therefore,
be it
Resolved, ist. That a committee of three ministers and two laymen be
appointed to solicit bids for a different location of the College.
2d. That this committee be instructed to report at the next annual
meeting of Synod, or at a called session if necessary.
3d. That, for the present synodical year, Synod obligate itself to pay
six per cent, interest on eight hundred dollars ($Soo.oo) of the indebted-
ness of the Institution.
3S MINUTES OF
4th. That the Board of Trustees be instructed to have the exercises of
the College continued.
The report was considered by items.
Item 1. — Adopted by rising vote of 35 to 4.
Item 2. — Adopted.
Item 3. — Adopted.
Adopted as a whole.
The following was presented and considered by items:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND ABSENTEES.
We, 3-our Committee on Petitions and Absentees, have had the follow-
ing documents placed in our hands, concerning which we recommend
as follows:
No. 1 is a petition from Macedonia Church, at Burlington, asking for
■continued aid in the support of their pastor, to the amount of $200. We
recommend that the petition be granted, and the Appropriating Com-
mittee be instructed to make the necessary appropriation.
No. 2 is a petition from Peace Evangelical Lutheran congregation,
Guilford County, N. C, asking to be received into full connection with
Synod. They submit a copy of the constitution of the congregation,
which we find to be in full accord with the constitution, rules, and regula-
tions of Synod. We therefore recommend that Peace Evangelical Lu-
theran congregation be received into full connection with Synod, and
that its fully accredited delegate, Mr. C. T. Wagoner, be entered upon
the roll of Sj-uod. They also petition that, if received into Synod, they
may be connected in pastorate with the Burlington Mission. We recom-
mend that the petition be granted, and that the pastorate be known as
the Burlington Pastorate.
No. 3 is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking to be excused for
non-attendance at this Convention of Synod, assigning as reasons, dis-
tance, expenses, and precarious condition of health. He encloses in his
letter $5 for the Synod's Treasury. We recommend that the brother be
excused.
No. 4 is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, New Market, Va., in which he
asks to be excused for non-attendance at this Convention of Synod,
assigning very feeble health as an excuse, and also enclosing $5 for the
Synodical Treasury. We recommend that he be excused.
No. 5 is a letter from Anna R. Mahoon, Superintendent S. S. Depart-
ment of the W. C. T. U., Pittsburg, Pa., asking that this Synod set apart
the 4th Sunday in November as Annual Temperance Day. We rec-
ommend the matter be referred to the consideration of the individual
pastors.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 39
Nos. 6 and 7 are petitions from Freiden's Evangelical Lutheran con-
gregation, Guilford County, N. C, referring to matters of the past not
necessary to mention here. We recommend that the action of Synod at
its last convention (found in Minutes of 1898, page 42,) be here and now
reaffirmed, and that the congregation be respectfully referred to the
same.
No. S is a letter from Rev. B. \V. Crouk, Superintendent of Lutheran
Orphan Home, at Salem, Va., containing a report of the condition of the
same. We recommend that the letter be read in open Synod and be
published in our Minutes, and that we reaffirm our interests in the Home
and pledge our continued support.
No. 9 is a letter from Rev. Dr. Bowman, extending greetings to this
Synod, and on accouut of ill health asking to be excused for non-attend-
ance. We recommend that he be excused.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
W. A. LUTZ.
S. C. KETCHIE.
V. V. BOOZER.
Adopted as a whole.
Under Item 9 the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That this Synod hereby expresses its kind regard and Chris-
tian sympathy for our beloved brother, Dr. Bowman, in his affliction, and
its sincere regrets at his necessary absence, and the earnest hope that he
may yet be permitted in the providence of God to meet with us again in
sy nodical convention.
The following is the report by Rev. B. W. Cronk of our
Orphan Home, Salem, Va.:
REPORT OF ORPHAN HOME.
Dear Brethren: It gives me pleasure to say that the Heme has
been signally blessed during another year. It also gives me pleasure to
note that the support from your Synod during the last twelve mouths
has been, in goods and money, many times more than it was during the
twelve months preceding.
Twenty-seven children have been cared for during the last twelve
months. Six of these are from the North Carolina Synod. Two more
will be sent from your Synod in a few days or weeks. Applications have
been made for several more, some of whom may be received.
The children have been blessed with remarkably good health. For all
this we are very grateful.
40 MINUTES OF
To teach the children to work forms no small part of their training. All
of the housekeeping, cooking, mending, plain garment-making, ironing,
wood hauling and cutting, garden and field work, is done by the chil-
dren.
I feel constrained to call again your attention to the indebtedness on
the Home. Five hundred more dollars will free the property and en-
able us to broaden our sphere of usefulness. Congregations and indi-
viduals are taking shares of $25 and $50 each.
Thanking }'ou in the name of the Home for what you have done for
the Home, and praj-ing a continuance of the same, I beg to remain,
Yours fraternally,
B. W. CRONK.
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, presented 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.
The Committee on Revised Constitution reported.
REVISION OF SYNOD'S CONSTITUTION.
Your Committee appointed to examine and report upon any needed
revision of the Constitution beg leave to submit the following report:
Chapter 2, Section 1, Item 3, Page 5. — Change "lay delegates of the
Synod" to lay delegates present.
Chaper 2, Section 3, Item 1, Page 6. — Change "delegate from each
pastorate" to delegate from each congregation.
Chapter 2, Section 3, Item 6, Page 7. — Change "at its first regular
meeting after the annual convention of Synod" to at its last regular
meeting before the annual meeting, &c.
Chapter 3, Item i, Page 8. — Insert Statististical Secretary between
Secretary and Treasurer. Change "opening of the annual," &c, to
closing session of annual meetings, &c. Change "only delegates" to-
only ministers.
Make the following Section 4, of Chapter 3, Page ir, and number the
next accordingly.
IV. Of the Statistical Secretary. — The Statistical Secretary shall be
charged with the keeping of all statistical reports and accounts of Synod.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 4 1
During the annual convention of Synod, at as early an hour as possible,
he shall have placed in his hands all statistical reports, examine and
correct the same if ueceesary, and present an aggregate report of the
same, which report, when adopted by Synod, shall be printed in the
Minutes.
Chapter 3, Section 3, Item 7, Page n. — Add: The Secretary shall be
paid the sum of $25 annually as remuneration for services rendered.
Chapter 4, Item 1, Page 12. — Strikeout as amended May 5, 1891, all
after "decided by Synod".
Chapter 4, Item 6, Page 13. — Add: But no one shall be eligible to the
position of delegate to the General Body nor to any other ecclesiastical
body except he be a member of Synod at the time of his election.
Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 1, Page 13. — Amend so as to read "there
shall be an Executive Committee of the Synod, consisting of the officers
of Synod and the Presidents of the Conferences."
Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 2, Page 13. — Change "three members shall
constitute a quorum" to five members shall, &c. Add: The President
of Synod shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Chapter 5, Section 2, Item 3, Page 15. — Strike out all after "also to
confer with" and insert "and examine credentials and qualifications of
all ministers whose application for admission into this Body may be re-
ferred to it (as per Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 7,) and report the result to
the Ministerium during the annual convention of Synod."
Chapter 6, Item 2, Page 15. — Change as amended May 5, 1891: "And
six may be from other denominations."
Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 4, Page 16. — Strike out all of Item 4 and
number the rest accordingly.
Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 7, Page 17. — Between "furnish" and "satis-
factory evidence" insert "the President with". And after "unblemished
Christian character", 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 receive such minister as
a member of Synod and cause his name to be enrolled, after having ex-
amined and subscribed to the Constitution. But if not entirely satisfac-
tory, or if there are any doubts in the President's mind as to either
orthodoxy, regularit}', character, &c, &c, then the President shall place
the letter into the hands of the Examining Committee to be acted upon
as provided for in Chapter 5, Section 2, Items 3 and 4, Page 15.
Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 8, Page 17.— Superfluous, covered by Item 1
of this chapter. Strike out and number others accordingly.
Chapter 7, Section 2, Item 1, Page 18. — "May become" instead ofmany
become.
Chapters, Item 7, Page 20. — Strike out all after "Regularly received
into Synod."
42 MINUTES OF
Chapter 9, Item 1, Page 21. — Change so as to read, "It shall be the duty
of the council of each and every congregation belonging to this synod to
elect a delegate to represent it in the meetings of Synod and Conference.
Chapter 9, Item 2, Page 21. — Strike out "Pastorates or'' after "rep-
resent."
Chapter io, Section 3, Item 4, Page 25. — "Only after Conference has
been unable," instead of "able."
Chapter 10, Section 3, Item 8, Page 26. — Strike out paragraph begin-
ning with "if accusation", etc. Order of proceedure already arranged.
Chapter n, Item 1, Page 2S. —Strike out all after "perform this duty'.'
Chapter 11, Item 4, Page 28. — Congregations instead of charges.
Chapter n, Item 12, Page 29. — Strike out Committee No. 7. See action
of Synod, Minutes 1S90, Page 45.
Chapter 11, Item 17, Page 29. — Statistical Secretary instead of Sec-
retary.
Chapter n, Item 27, Page 30. — Strike out, already provided for. See
Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 1, Page 13.
BY-LAWS.
No. 16, Page 40. — Add: But no beneficiary shall receive aid before he
has entered the junior 3'ear in college. And no aid shall be given any
beneficiary unless he take his literary course at North Carolina College
and his theological course at our Southern Seminary. (See standing res-
olution No. 23, Minutes 1S9S.) And all beneficiaries receiving aid from
this S)rnod must be ordained by this Synod.
No. iS, Page 40. — Add: And when so received it shall be his duty to
attend the annual meeting of Synod.
Standing Resolution, Minutes of 1S9S. —
Make No. 12 By-Law 21.
" 20 u 22
21 " 23.
3 & 4 24-
Add No. 15 to " 7.
Standing Resolutions in Constitution. — Strike out 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, S,
9, 13, 15, 16, 17.
For Standing Resolutions. — Let the following remain in force: In
Constitution Nos. 10, ir, 12, 14. In Minutes 189S, Nos. 19, 22.
These should be printed in the annual Minutes but not with the Con-
stitution.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
C. B. KING.
L. E. BUSBY.
G. D. BERNHEIM.
M. G. G. SCHERER.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 43
The report was received aud laid on table for consideration
at next Convention.
Committee on vacancies made report, and the same was
adopted:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, would report the following
Churches vacant:
i. The Iredell pastorate is vacant, but we learn that a pastor has been
called to take up the work at once.
2. Luther's Church.
3. St. Matthew's and Providence after July.
We recommend that Luther's, St. Matthew's, and Providence be placed
under the care of the Executive Committee.
Respectful^' submitted,
H. A. TREXLER.
M. G. G. SCHERER.
W R. KEfCHIE
L. W. KIMBALL.
J. L. MILLER.
Mr. D. A. Swink, Dr. C. M. Poole, and Rev. E. W. Leslie
were excused, the last mentioned till tomorrow.
Committee on pastoral districts reported, and report adopted:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Mr. President: We, your committee, beg leave to report as follows:
That the Davie Pastorate be referred to the Executive Committee.
Respectfully,
SIDNEY D. STEFFEYT.
B. S. BROWN.
LI. W. JEFFCOAT.
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
Committee on State of the Church reported, and report
adopted:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The thirty congregational reports submitted for our examination reveal
the following facts:
1. There is not a dead or dying Lutheran church in the North Carolina
Synod, and the indications are, both from the spirit of the laborers and
44 MINUTES OF
the fruits of their service during the past year, that the Lutheran faith
possesses the power of an endless life.
2. The pastors are, without question, and in spite of their characteristic
modesty, discovered to be laborious, faithful, zealous, and hopeful. There
is marked absence of emminate plaintiveness, as well as of unsympathet-
ic devotion to the people whom they serve. A humble, but hopeful
Christian spirit, and trustful reliance on the grace of God, characterizes
all these pastoral utterances.
3. The attendance upon the means of grace is, with scarcely a single
exception, represented as an improvement upon the past. The Holy
Communion, the cherished embodiment of the Lutheran faith, appears
to command more reverent and general observance than ever before.
This word of cheer, so gladdening to a pastor's heart, passes all along the
line.
4. With few exceptions there has been an increase in the membership
of all our congregations. There have been serious losses here and there
by the removals from farm to factory, and from country to town, yet the
accessions exceed the losses. New organizations in contiguous neighbor-
hoods have drawn largely upon some older congregations, yet there has
been material gain to our communicant membership.
5. The Lutheran Sunday Schools are in generally good shape, and are
enlisted in the service of benevolent giving. Nearly all our pastors have
catechetical classes, and many speak of increasing church loyalty result-
ing from this source. Experience of all who write on this subject, is
that faithful catechization is the pastor's chief sphere of power and suc-
cess in moulding the young people into solid Christian and churchly
life.
6. If the parochial tables tally with the reports before us, they should
show with few exceptions, an increase either in contributions to benevo-
lent objects or to church purposes, and in a number of cases an increase
in both. There is evident progress here. We are forced to infer a grow-
ing interest in the work of our Synod; and not a few congregations have
shown commendable devotion to the cause at home in erecting new
houses of worship, or in improving and beautifying others.
7. From the verbal reports of the lay delegates as well as from the re-
ports of pastors, we gather the good news of existing harmony in our
several congregations. There are remarkably few instances of trouble
within our bounds. Pastors and people are working together in goodly
fellowship. Where symptoms of trouble are discoverable, the cause
seems to lie in a pre-existing vacancy and a temporary suspension of the
Church's divinely ordained organization and proper life. A people with-
out a pastor! A flock without a Shepherd! May the Saviour's compassion
thrill through His Body, the Church, in behalf of all our dear brethren
who are deprived of a pastor's care.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 45
8. A large number of these pastoral reports refer to numerous trans-
fers. Many of our people seem to be on the move. This feature is of suf-
ficient prominence to engage the special attention of Synod. Your com-
mittee would recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
Resolved, That it is the sentiment of this Synod, that our members
moving from one pastorate to another, should identify themselves as soon
as possible with the congregation within whose bounds they take up resi-
dence; and that in recognition of the truth that membership in the
Church of Christ means vital union with the Body of Christ in the use of
the means of grace, and Christian fellowship with the people of God,
our pastors should co-operate earnestly and promptly in effecting proper
transfers, that these wandering sheep be as soon as possible brought un-
der proper pastoral care.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
A. G. VOIGT.
H. A. HOLSHOUSER.
P. J. WADE.
E. S. SHOAE
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That a Committee of five, consisting of three ministers and
two laymen, as follows, Revs. C. B. Miller, C. B. King, and B. S. Brown,
with Messrs. Jas. D. Heilig and Win. Kime, be appointed to recom-
mend to Synod suitable instruction for the guidance of the committee
appointed to seek bids for a new location for North Carolina College.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the officers of Synod be and are hereby appointed a
special committee to prepare a suitable blank for parochial reports, and
have them printed and distributed in time for use at the next annual
Convention of our Synod.
The report of Committee to Appoint Members to Fill Vacan-
cies on the Boards of Trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary and
North Carolina College was received and adopted:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO FILL VA-
CANCIES ON BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CHURCH
INSTITUTIONS.
Mr. President: We, your Committee to Nominate Members to Fill
Vacancies ou Boards of Trustees of North Carolina College and Mont
Amoena Female Seminary, beg leave to report as follows:
46 MINUTES OF
For Seminary Board, Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, Rev. G. A. Riser.
For College Board, Mr. Jas. D. Heilig.
Respectfully submitted,
SIDNEY D. STEFFEY
M. G. G. SCHEkER.
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
Report of Delegation to United Synod was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF DELEGATION TO UNITED SYNOD.
We, your Committee consisting of the undersigned as Chairman, with
Revs. C. L. T. Fisher, H.N. Miller, Ph.D., W. A. Lutz, M. G. G.
Scherer, C. B. Miller, J. O. Wertz, V. R. Stickley, and C. A. Rose, report
that we attended the Sixth Convention of the United Synod, at New-
berry, S. C , May 11-16, 1898.
Among the important items which we need to report are these:
1. The Southern Lutheran Theological Seminary was maturely- con-
sidered, and it was resolved to ask for bids for its permanent location.
Since the meeting of Synod it has been located at Mt. Pleasant, S C,
with Rev. J. A. Morehead as President. In order to the support of the
Faculty it was resolved to ask each district synod to assume and raise its
pro rata share of $i,Soo. (See resolution, page 42, Minutes of United
Synod. ) This will make it necessary for our Synod to raise about $300.
This matter should receive the mature consideration of Synod at this
session. Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., and Mr. J. D. Heilig are on the
Board of Directors from this bod)7. Only one professor having been se-
cured, this Synod must raise $150, which is the pro rata share of this
Synod.
2. A Southern Lutheran Publication Society was organized, and Mr.
E. H. Anil was elected as Superintendent. The Society is doing effec-
tive work, and is commended to our people. The contract with the for-
mer publisher of the Book of Worship having expired, this Society is
now publishing it at a reduced price.
3. It was resolved to hold a Lutheran Diet of the three general bodies,
the United Synod, the General Synod, and the General Council, and
that each district synod pay its pro rata share of the expenses of the
delegation. This Synod's share amounts to $20. The Diet was held in
Philadelphia last December.
Respectfully submitted,
L. E BUSBY, Chairman.
Report of Committee on Appropriations was adopted:
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 47
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The Committee on Appropriations finds $1463.65 distributed as follows:
Synodical treasury $436 54
Home Missions of the North Carolina Synod 365 96
Church Extension 66 90
Beneficial'}' Education iSS 64
Foreign Missions 196 99
Lutheran Orphan Home 67 27
Theological Professor's salary 88 89
Home Missions for United Syuod . . 42 46
North Carolina College scholarship 10 00
1. We recommend the following appropriations in payment of present
obligations:
Henkel & Co. for printing minutes $r42 °7
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, 011 salary 125 00
Rev. R. L. Bame, on salary 50 co
Rev. B. S. Brown for serving the Davie Mission 50 00
Rev. P. L. Miller, on salary 85 00
Interest on $Soo at 6 per cent 48 00
2. We recommend the following:
That the amount, |tiSS. 64, for beneficiary education be left at the dispo-
sition of the Executive Committe; that the pastor's salary at Burlington
be supplemented $200; that the pastor's salary of the St. Andrew's pas-
torate be supplemented $175; that the pastor's salary uf the Albemarle
Mission be supplemented $175; that, inasmuch as the Forsyth Mission has
made no application for aid for the ensuing year, the Mission be placed
in the hands of the Executive Committee; that inasmuch as Rev. R. L.
Brown, who is faithfully serving Immanuel, Prosperity, and Faith Evan-
gelical Lutheran Churches and received only $175 this year, that he be
remunerated for the ensuing year $50; that the pastor's salary of the
Davidson pastorate be supplemented £50; that the Secretary for his faith-
ful services be remunerated £15.
Respectful]}- submitted,
C. A. BROWN.
T. H. STROHECKER.
F. W. THEIEING.
C. P. WALTER
D. J. GOODMAN.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. Prof. C. Iy. T. Fisher.
48 MINUTES OF
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your Committee would report the following:
We have carefully gone over the apportionment of last year, with but
few changes; the columns for North Carolina Synod are the same. We
have filled out columus for United Synod as per resolution per capita, on
the basis of the communicant membership of 1899.
We recommend that the column for Church Extension Fund be left
blank, and that the amount be added to Synodical Fund, until our obli-
gations be met to Church Extension Society.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY.
H. M. BROWN.
The above is approved by officers of Synod as per resolution.
C. A. ROSE, President.
L. E. BUS BY, Secretary.
J AS. D. HEIIvIG, Treasurer.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
49
Report of Apportionment Committee.— Continued.
UNITED SYNOD.
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S. D. Steffey.
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T. J. Wade
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W. B. Oney. . .
V. R. Stickley
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50 MINUTES OF
NIGHT SESSION.
Saturday, 8 P. M., May 6, 1899.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
Rev. J. H. C Fisher was excused for absence.
Report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business
was made, and report adopted by items and as a whole.
REPORT OF CQMPtflTTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
Item 1. On page 19, iu the Report of the Board of Church Extension,
the Secretary was asked to notify certain churches that the time for the
payment of the loan made them had expired, and that payment must be
made. Did the Secretary attend to this? Yes.
Item 2. On page 21 we find certain churches in the Davie Mission were
without a pastor, and that provision should be made to supply them.
Has this been done? Yes.
Item 3. On page 24, in the report of a Special Committee on the Re-
port of Church Extension Board, we find several items relative to the
liquidation of the indebtedness to this Board. Have they been complied
with? In part.
Item 4. On page under the report of the Committee on Vacancies we
find certain items relative to vacant churches. Have they been complied
with? Yes.
Item 5. On page 36 we find a resolution instructing the Secretary to
write to Mr. E. H. Aull and endeavor to obtain the copies of our Consti-
tution in his possession. Was this done? Yes.
Item 6. On page 38 we find certain days to be observed as days of spe-
cial offering for missions. Has this been done? In great part.
Item 7. On page 45 we find the Archivarius was to devise a plan for
the safe-keeping of the Archives of Synod. Has he attended to this?
Respectfully submitted,
J. O. WERTZ.
R L. BROWN.
B. S. BROWN.
H. N. MILLER.
T. L. ROSS.
The Archivarius verbally reported.
Report of Committee to Present Instructions to the Special
Committee of Board of Trustees of North Carolina College
was presented and adopted.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 5 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMITTEE TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR FU-
TURE LOCATION OF N. C. COLLEGE.
We, your Committee, beg leave to report the following:
1. That said Committee be instructed to assure parties holding just
claims against the College that their interests shall be protected in the
event of removal.
2. As assets of College, the Committee can present the following:
(a) Proceeds from sale of present buildings and site, containing about
sixteen acres, more or less, after paying indebtedness on same, amounting
to about $3, coo.
(b) All furniture, fixtures, and libraries now owned and used by the Col-
lege.
(c) One farm, containing about ioo acres, and lying in Rowan County.
(d) Endowment Fund— In cash, $4,800; in bonds, about $ 10,000.
3. The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina obligates to
open and operate a first-class College.
4. All property accruing by removal of North Carolina College, shall
be owned and controlled by the North Carolina Synod of Evangelical
Lutheran Church.
CHAS. b'. MILLER.
C. B. KING.
JAS. D. HEILIG.
WM. KIME.
The following Resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the Committee to Seek Bids for this New Location of
North Carolina College be constituted as follows: Rev. R. C. Holland, D.
D., Rev. C. B. Miller, Rev. C. A. Rose, and Messrs. Geo. E. Ritchie, and
T. L. Ross.
Report of Committee to Appoint Speakers for next Synod
reported. Report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO APPOINT SPEAKERS FOR
NEXT CONVENTION.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Principal;
Rev. G. A. Riser, Alternate.
Address on Missions — Rev. W. B. Oney, Principal; Rev. E. W. Leslie,
Alternate.
Address on Beneficence, or Divine Stewardship— Rev. H. N. Miller,
Ph. D , Principal; Rev. P. J. Wade, Alternate.
Respectfully submitted,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
W. A. LUTZ.
52 MINUTES OP
By resolution, the officers of Synod and Mr. C. M. Brown
were elected an Executive Committee.
Moved and carried that the officers of Synod be empowered
to act upon the report of Committee on Apportionment, and
print the same in the Minutes.
Moved and adopted that all those pastors who have not
raised their proportionate part for the Theological Professor's
salary be requested to collect the same immediately upon their
return home, and forward to the Treasurer of Synod.
Mr. W. P. Houseal addressed Synod on the interests of the
Lutheran Visitor.
The following petition was presented:
Dear Brethren: In view of the fact that we arejust about to begin
our new church at Spencer, we therefore cotne before you according to
promise, and ask that this honorable body take some action in regard to
helping us out in this worthy cause.
Respectfully submitted,
P. L. MILLER, Pastor.
S. C. KETCH IE, Delegate.
Albemarle Charge, May 6th, 1S99.
The privilege was allowed the pastor of Christ's Church to
visit the congregations of Synod to solicit help to erect their
new church.
The report of Committee on Memorial of Rev. W. Kimball
was received and adopted by a rising vote. [See Memoirs,
page 61.]
Albemarle was chosen as the place for next meeting of
Synod.
Resolution of thanks was adopted:
Resolved, That we hereby express our sincere thanks to the pastor and
people of St. John's Church for their warm Christian hospitality shown
the Synod during our stay in their midst. Also to the pastors of the
other churches of the city for courtesies extended; and that this resolu-
tion be read tomorrow after divine service.
Moved that the Minutes be approved as read, and ordered
printed. Adopted.
Moved that three dollars be paid the sexton of this church
for his services by the Treasurer of Synod. Adopted.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 53
The Synod closed in due form.
On motion, Synod adjourned to meet at place and time be-
fore mentioned.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, the
above is a correct record of the Ninety-sixth Convention of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
Iv. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
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SS MINUTES OF
PREACHING DURING SYNOD.
Opening sermon, Thursday, n A. M., by Rev. G. D. Bern-
lieim, D. D.
Missions, Thursday, S P. M., by Rev. C. A. Brown.
Beneficence, Friday, S P. M., by Rev. S. D. Steffey.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D. ; S P. M., Rev. A. G.
Voigt, D. D.
M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.
ii A. M.~, Rev. C. L,. T. Fisher; S P. M., Rev. C. B. Miller.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D. ; S P. M., Rev. G. D.
Bernheim, D. D.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. H. X. Miller, Ph. D.: 8 P. M., Rev. M. G.
G. Scherer.
Christ's Lutheran church, spencer,
ii A. M., Rev. W. B. Oney; S. P. M., Rev. H. A. Trexler.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SPENCER.
j i A. M.. Rev. J. A. Linn; 8 P. M., Rev. V. R. Stickley.
CHESTNUT HILL M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH.
ii A. M., Rev. Geo. H. Cox; S P. M., Rev. H. M. Brown.
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. P. J. Wade.
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. H. M. Brown.
SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ui A. M., Rev. B. W. Cronk.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 59
MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
Thursday, 5.30 o'clock, Ma}- 4, 1S99.
The Ministerium meet with prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
The Examining Committee presented the following:
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The Examining Committee begs leave to report:
That three certificates of transfer were placed in our hands by the
President, to wit: One from Southwest Virginia Synod, transferring Rev-
E. W. Leslie to the North Carolina Synod; one from the District Synod
of Ohio, transferring Rev. J. A. Linn; and one from the East Ohio Synod,
transferring Rev. P. L. Miller to this Synod. These certificates furnish
evidence of good and unblemished Christian characters. We, therefore
recommend that they be received and enrolled as members of this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. LUTZ.
W. B. ONEY.
GEO. H. COX.
J. O. WERTZ.
Y. R. STICKLEY.
B. S. BROWN.
Adopted.
It was moved and adopted that the three clerical brethren
mentioned above, be recommended to Synod for reception to
membership.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, 12 M. , May 5, 1S99.
Ministerium called to order. Prayer by Rev. T. H. Stro-
hecker.
60 MINUTES OF
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the probable ordination of Brother T. C. Parker be
referred to the officers of Synod and Examining Committee.
Adjourned with prayer.
C. A. ROSE, President
I,. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 6 1
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REV. WHITSON KIMBALL.
jHEREAS, In the Providence of God Rev. YVhitson Kimball was
called from his labors on earth to his reward in heaven, and,
Whereas, He was the oldest member on the clerical roll of
Synod, born March 2S, 1S28, and died May 23, 189S, having been in the
ministry thirty-six years, and during this long ministry he missed only
one of the synodical conventions; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we bow in humble submission to the call of the Great
Head of the Church who doeth all things well.
2. And that, in the death of Rev. Kimball the Synod has lost one of
its most successful and earnest workers.
3. That we will ever cherish in our memory his beautiful, consistent
life, his consecration to the Church, and his deep interest in the salva-
tion of souls.
4. That a page of our Minutes be set apart for this our tribute to his
memory.
5. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY.
GEO. H. COX.
R. E. BROWN.
62 MINUTES OF
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 assess-
ment.
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 when a retiring pastor shall notify the President of
Synod that the charge which he is vacating has not made satisfactory
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 minis-
ters, 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 confir-
mation.
7. Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod shall
execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back in full to Synod, with inter-
est, the amounts as severally received by hirn during the prosecution of
his studies; in the event he voluntarily abandons the active work of the
ministry, is deposed or unites with another denomination, before the ex-
piration of seven years' faithful service— such seven years' faithful ser-
vice 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 piet)' 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. At-
tendance upon the various means of grace, such as public worship, the
attention paid thereto, and observance of the Sacrament of Baptism and
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 63
the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number iu the increase of member-
ship 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 benevo-
lent objects and to church purposes. 4. Items of special signification or
miscellaneous matter, as special services held, questions on churcii
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 S}7uod before the assembling of
Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions used
in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
11. Resolved, That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people where organizations have not j>et 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 com"
ply with the followinging:
Each such applicant shall present in writing, signed by the last pastor
and the officers of the church where he has held his membership, 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 Luth-
eran 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,
and read all that they wish to report to Synod; but that it be left option-
al with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
64 MINUTES OF
1 6. 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 ves-
try, 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 Mis-
sions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests the
meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod disapproves of church councils, congrega-
tions 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 com-
pliance 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 congre-
gation contiguous to their place of residence. (See Report of Commit-
tee on President's Report, 1896.)
23. Resolved, That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the assis-
tance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina College for
his literary course and our Southern Theological Seminary for his theo-
logical course.
In calling' a raster, nctice the form printed for use as seen on follow-
ing page.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 65
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 pas-
torate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of the Synod, elected you
and doth through solemnly and in the fearof God call you to
become its pastor and spiritual teacher, to teach the Word of God, admin-
ister the Sacraments, attend to the catechization of the young, maintain
Christain discipline, and perform all the other duties of the gospel min-
istry according to the Word of God and the rules and usages of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church, your services to commence on or about
...1
(1)
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
and further have authority to state that your salary shall be at the rate of
dollars annual!}* 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 fullness
of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under hand this day of 1
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical Luth-
eran 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 call in addition to the President
of the Congregational Meeting.
[Form to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
66
MINUTES OF
MINUTES
OF THE
CALLED SESSION
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD,
According to action of last Synod, a special session of this
body was called at Organ Church, Rev. G. H. Cox, pastor,
on Wednesday, 10 A. M., July 6, 1S98. Synod was opened
iu due form.
The following brethren answered to their names:
ROLL.
CLERICAL.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
Rev. W. A. Ivutz.
Rev. B. S. Brown.
Rev. L. E. Busby.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
Rev. C. A. Rose.
Rev. W. B. Oney.
Rev. M. G. G. Scherer.
Rev. H. A. Trexler.
Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Rev. C. B. Miller.
Rev. C. A. Brown.
Rev. P. H. E. Derrick.
Rev. S. D. Steffey.
Rev J. H. C. Fisher.
Rev. R. L. Brown.
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat.
LAV.
C. E. Ludwig.
Edmund Sifford.
J. L. Schulenberger.
\V. B. Fisher.
N, W. Meinns.
C. L. Brown.
W. S. Blackwelder.
After local announcements, Synod adjourned for recess.
Prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 67
AFTERNOON SESSION.
July 6, 2 P. M.
Synod resumed work, with prayer by Rev. P. H. E. Derrick.
The following brethren were excused for non-attendance at
this convention: Revs. J. H. Fesperman, Dr. A. G. Voigt,
Dr. G. D. Bernheim, Dr. R. C. Holland, C. B. King; V. Y.
Boozer, and H. A. McCullough.
Rev. W. H. McNary, of the Reformed Church, was in-
vited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
The application of Mr. C. Brown Cox for ordination was
made, and referred to the Examining Committee.
The following was adopted:
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
We, yoitr Committee appointed to examine candidates for the holy
ministry, beg leave to report that we have examined Candidate C. Brown
Cox. The result of this examination leads us to recommend him to the
Ministerium as qualified for the office of the holy ministry.
W. A. LUTZ, Chairman.
The following was read and adopted:
We, the officers of Ministerium, recommend Bro. C. Brown Cox for or-
dination at this session of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. ROSE, President.
C. B. MILLER, Vice-President.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
Bro. Cox was introduced to Synod, and a very appropriate
and touching address made by President Rose.
The ordination sermon was preached by Rev. M. G. G.
Scherer, text John 6: 9, last clause, after which Bro. Cox was
solemnly set apart to the office of the holy ministry by the offi-
cers of Synod.
The thanks of Synod were returned to the pastor and peo-
ple of Organ Church for their kindness in entertaining Synod.
The minutes were read and approved, after which, on mo-
tion Synod adjourned in due form.
C. A. ROSE, President.
E. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
68 MINUTES OF
MINISTERIUM.
Wednesday, 12 M. , July 6, 1898.
A meeting of the Ministeriura was called. Prayer by Rev.
H. W. Jeffcoat. The report from the Examining Committee
(see body of minutes) was read, and on ballot Bro. C. B. Cox
was recommended for ordination.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. S. D. Steffej^.
C. A. ROSE, President.
L,. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 69
SPECIAL CALENDAR.
(See Resolutions on Page 33.)
1. SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
One Sunday in each quarter.
2. CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
Two Sundays in each year, to wit: Whitsunday and Second
Sunday of November, or some other suitable days.
INDEX OF REGULAR SESSION
Page.
Advisory Members 12, 20
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 48-49
Appropriations, Report of Committee on , 47
Archivarius, Report of 50
Board of Missions, United Synod, Resolution as to 33
Bowman, Dr. W. S., Resolution of Sympathy 39
Church Extension, Report of Board of 2S-30
Report of Treasurer of 29
Calendar, Synodical 2
Special 69
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on 24-26
Report of Committee to Fill Vacancies 45-46
Committees, Appointment of 36
Constitution, Report of Committee on Revisionof 40-42
Delegates to other Synods, Resolution as to 36
Educational Institutions, Vacancy on Boards of, filled 46
Examining Committee, Appointment of 36
Executive Committee, Report of 16-19
Report of Committee on 30-31
Election of 52
Finance, Report of Committee on 3I_32
Kimball, Rev. W., Memoirs on 61
Ministerium, Minutes of 59-60
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 50
Mont Amcena Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees of 21-22
Trustees Appointed 46
North Carolina College, Report of Board of Trustees of - 20
Trustee Elected 46
Report of Special Committee , 26-2S
Resolutions in Regard to Location of 37-38
Appointing Committee on 45
Report of 51
Committee to Seek Bids 51
Officers of Synod, Election of 11
Orphan Home, Report of Superintendent 39-40
Resolutions on 40
Parker, T. C, Resolution as to 36
INDEX OF REGULAR SESSION.
Page.
Parochial Reports 54~57
Report of Committee on 35
Recommendation as to Uniform Blanks 22
Committee on 22
Special Committee to Audit 24
Special Committee to Prepare Suitable Blanks 45
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 43
Pastor's Call, Blank Form of 65
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 3S-39
President's Report S-11
Report of Committee on 37
Roll of Synod 6-7
Secretary, Report of 19
Speakers for Next Synod 5r
Spencer, Petition as to 52
Special Committees 3
Standing Committees 11
Standing Resolutions 62-64
Statistics, Report of Committee on Compiling 33~35
State of Church, Report of Committee on 43-45
Resolution on Report of 19
Thanks, Resolution of 52
Theological Seminary, Report of Board of Directors of.... 22-24
Resolution on 24
Time and Place of Next Synod 4-52
Treasurer, Report of 12-16
Resolution as to 3r
Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on 50
United Synod, Report of Delegates 46
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 43
Visitors, Recognized by Courtesy 12, 20, 30, 36
INDEX OF CALLED SESSION.
Called Meeting of Synod < 66
Delegates, Roll of 66
Examining Committee, Report of 67
Resolution of 67
Miuisterium, Minutes of 6S
Ordination of C. B. Cox 67
Vote of Thanks 67
MONT AMOENA
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MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
This Institution has been enlarged and greatly improved
during the past year, and many superior advantages are an-
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The Faculty will number twelve of the best experienced
teachers.
The building has been modernized in its appointments, now
possessing hot water heating, water and sewerage system, elec-
tric bells, etc.
Good and substantial work is done in all departments.
$105 WITT PAY THE EXPENSES OF A SESSION,
including Tuition, Board, Room, Eaundry, Fuel, Eights, and
Physician's Attendance; $135 with Music or Art; $155 with
Music and Art. Next session opens September 12, 1899.
The beautiful, illustrated catalogue is now ready, and will
be sent free by addressing the President,
Rev. HENDERSON N. MILLER, Ph. D.,
op Rev. J. H. C. FISHER, A. M., Vice-President,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
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THE NEXT SESSION
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MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ALBEMARLE CHURCH, ALBEMARLE, N. C.
MAY 3 TO MAY 7, 1900.
REV. P. L. MILLER, Pastor.
AXiSO OF THE
CALLED SESSION
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. L. E. BUSBY, Pastor.
TUESDAY FEB. 20th, 1QOO.
LUTHERAN PUBLICATION BOARD,
Newberry, S. C, Elbert H. Auix, Superintendent.
1900.
North Carolina College
ML 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 i, 1900.
For catalogue and other information, address
THE PRESIDENT.
Or Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Secretary.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ALBEMARLE CHURCH, ALBEMARLE, N. C.
MAY 3 TO MAY 7, 1900.
REV. P. L. MILLER, Pastor.
AESO of the
CALLED SESSION
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
REV. L. E. BUSBY, Pastor.
TUESDAY, FEB. 20th, 1900.
LUTHERAN PUBLICATION BOARD,
Newberry, S. C, Elbert H. Aull, Superintendent.
1900.
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1900-1901.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. C. B. MILLER Concord, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. V. R. STICKLEY . Enochville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHAS. B. KING Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. J AS. D. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Mr. J. A. CLINE.
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.
Prof. EDGER BOWERS Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Fifty-one Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. J. Q. WERTS and CHAS. B. KING.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D. Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D.
Rev. B. S. BROWN. Rev. GEO. H. COX.
Rev. E. E. BUSBY.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. V. R. STICKEEY, Prin. Rev. R. A. HELMS, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Prin. Rev. E. E. BUSBY, Alt.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D., Prin. Rev. W. W. J.
RITCHIE, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. C. E. T. FISHER, Prin. Rev. J. A. LINN, Alt.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The Ninety-Eighth Annual Convention of the Evangelical
L/Utheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina will be
held in Frieden's Church, Rev. E. P. Parker, Pastor, Gibson-
ville, N. C, beginning on Thursday before the first Sunday in
May, 1901, at 10 o'clock A. M.
MINUTES
OF THE.
NINETY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVAMiltALiUTHERAN SYNOD IBB MINISTERM
OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ALBEMARLE CHURCH, ALBEMARLE, N. C,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 3 1900.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in Albemarle Evangelical Lu-
theran Church, Albemarle, N. C, Rev. P. L- Miller, pastor,
on Thursday, 2.30 P. M., May 3d, 1900. Preparatory services
were held and the Holy Communion administered by Vice-
President, Rev. C. B. Miller, assisted by Secretary, Rev.
L,. E. Busby.
FIRST SESSION.
Thursday, May 3, 3 P. M.
Synod was formal^ opened, and proceeded to business.
The roll of ministers was called, and list of lay delegates-elect
made upon presentation of their credentials to the committee,
Revs. J. Q. Werts and C. B. King. The roll is as follows:
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Names. When Ordained. Post Offices.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D 1849 Wilmington, N. C.
Rev. W. H. Cone, (a. e.) 1858 New Market, Va.
Rev. George F. Schaeffer, (a. e.) . . 1861 Monroe, Ga.
Rev. J. A. Fesperman, (a. e. ) . . . . 1865 .... Barium Springs, N. C.
Rev. W. R. Ketchie 1868 Kappa, N. C.
6 MINUTES OF
Rev. R. L. Brown 1868 Woodside, N. C.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D 1869 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. E. P. Parker 1871 Gibsonville, N. C.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox 1872 Organ Church, N. C.
Rev. H. M. Brown 1873 Brick Church, N. C.
Rev. V. R. Stickley 1875 Enochville, N. C.
Rev. J, A. Linn 1877 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. W. A. Lutz • • . . 1877 Winston, N. C.
Rev. B. S, Brown 1878 Russell, N. C.
Rev. L. E. Busby 1878 ....... Salisbury, N. C.
Rev. T. H. Strohecker 1880 .... Barium Springs, N. C.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz 1881 . .-. . . .China Grove, N. C.
Rev. A. G. Vogt, D. D 1883 Wilmington, N. C.
Rev. C. L. T. Fisher i884 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. H. A. Trexler 1886 Manning, N. C.
Rev. C. B. King 1887 Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. C. B. Miller 1887 ....... Concord, N. C.
Rev. C. A. Brown 1889 Concord, N. C.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, (a. e.) 1890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. P. J. Wade . 1891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
Rev. S. D. Steffey 1892 Concord, N. C.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer 1894 Zeb, N. C.
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat 1894 Salisbury, N. C.
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D 1894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. P. L. Miller 1895 Albemarle, N. C.
Rev. C. Brown Cox "... 1898 Asheville, N. C.
Rev. E. W, Leslie 1898 Craven, N. C.
Rev. R. A. Helms 1896 Troutman, N. C.
Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie 1899 Burlington, N. C.
a. e. — Absent and excused.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffices. Pastorate.
C. T. Bernhardt .Salisbury, N. C St. John's (Sal).
C. D. Barringer Mt. Pleasant, N. G St. John's (Cabarrus).
W. R. Miesenheimer Organ Church, N. C j ^^^zer
C. D. Peeler Gold Hill, N. C Emanuel.
D. A. Wiley Faith, N. C Faith.
f Laws.
M. J. Anthony Burlington, N. C \ Richland.
i. St. Paul's.
Jenkins Peeler Salisbury, N. C { Christiana.
John A. Brown Rockwell, N. C j §*;. ^*£w>s.
Prof. F. B. Brown Fnochville, N.C j g""c^y'
Geo. W. Dry Dry's Mill, N. C j Mt.01ive?n'S'
t Grace.
Edward Sifford Manning, N. C 1 Salem.
( Lebanon.
John D. Miller China Grove, N.C { g^M™,^31561-
Wm. Blackwelder Ritchie, N.C { p^Jperhy"3''
W. B. J. Bost Primer, N C Cold Water.
Albemarle.
S. H. Hearne Albemarle, N. C < Bethel (Stanley).
I Mt. Zion (Stanley).
John E. Shaver Lisk, N. C Luthers.
John A. Sloop Salisbury, N. C {1^7^™)^ '
(St. Michael's.
R. A. Goodman Amity, N. C < St. Paul's,
(Amity.
John K. Patterson. . . : Concord, N.C St. James.
A. D. Wessell Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's (Wil).
W.E.Jenkins Charlotte, N. C St. Marks.
(St. Andrews.
S. W. Winecoff Concord, N. C < Centre Grove.
(Mt. Herman.
*■ M" Brown Cleveland, N. C { gjo^rffa".'
G. C. Hine Winston, N. C Augsburg.
( Reformation.
E, S. Shoaf Tyro Shops, N. C ■} St. Luke's.
(pilgrim.
I Bethany.
V. I. Beck Buff Town, N, C 1 Nazareth.
(Shiloh.
D. A. Fink Omega, N. C j ?> Matthew's.
s ' ( Providence.
John Wagner Elon College, N. C (^ (Guilford).
J. L Lingle Salisbury, N. C j ^ift^ (Sa')-
Nodelegate | Pea^^
No delegate St. Paul's (Asheville).
No delegate Hopewell.
8 MINUTES OF
The President read his annual report, which was referred to
committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Fathers and Brethren: "Grace be with you, mercy, and
peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the son of
the Father, in truth and love."
Another Synodical year has closed.
In the inscrutable providence of God the duties of this office have de-
volved upon me during most of the year, and it is my duty to submit to
you the following report:
I. DEATHS.
Death has claimed some bright jewels from our midst during this year.
On July 2nd, 1899, our beloved brother, the President of this body,
Rev. Charles A. Rose, in the noonday of his useful life, was called from
the cares of the church militant to the joys of the church triumphant.
On March 26, 1900, Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., that eloquent messen-
ger of the gospel, as he was about completing his three score and ten of
earthly pilgrimage, was called into rest.
I recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare and piesent a
suitable memorial to these departed brethren.
II. INSTALLATIONS.
July 3, 1899, Rev R. A. Helms was installed pastor of Iredell pastorate,
Rev. V. R. Stickley officiating.
Oct. 29, 1899, I installed Rev. V. Y. Boozer as pastor of Bethel pasto-
rate, and was assisted in this service by Rev. L. E. Busby. .
May 27, 1899, Rev. E W. Leslie was installed pastor of St. Peter's pas-
torate, Revs. J. O. Wertz and G. A. Riser performing the service.
III. RESIGNATIONS.
June 11, 1899, Rev. R. L. Bame, resigned the Forsyth Mission pasto-
rate.
Sept. 5, 1899, Rev. V. Y. Boozer resigned the Burlington Mission to
take effect October 1, 1899.
Sept. 30, 1899, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat resigned St. Lukes and Concordia
to take effect Dec. 31, 1899.
Oct. 16, 1899, Rev. Geo. A. Riser notified me he had resigned St. Ste-
phens pastorate to take effect Nov. 1, 1899.
Oct. 23, 1899, Rev. G. D. Burnheim, D. D., notified me he had resigned
St. Mathews, Wilmington, to take effect May 1, 1900.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 9
March 8, 1900, Rev. W. B. Oney notified me he had resigned the St.
Andrews pastorate to take effect May 1, 1900.
IV. CALLS ACCEPTED.
Sept. 5, 1899, Rev. V. Y. Boozer informed me that he had accepted a
call to the Bethel pastorate and would take charge Oct. 1, 1899.
Oct. 2, 1899, Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie informed me that he had accepted
a call to the Burlington pastorate and would take charge Nov. 1, 1899.
March 31, 1900, Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher informed me that he had
accepted a call, as supply, from Prosperity congregation and entered
upon his labors March 1, 1900.
V. CORNERSTONE LAYING.
Feb. 17, 1900, I laid the cornerstone of "Faith" Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Rowan County. I was assisted in the service by Revs. Geo. H.
Cox, C. A. Brown, V. Y. Boozer and the pastor, Rev. R. L. Brown.
VI. DEDICATIONS
July 16, 1899, "Peace" Evangelical Lutheran Church, Guilford Coun-
ty, Rev. V. Y. Boozer pastor, was dedicated to the worship of Almighty
God. Rev. L. E. Busby preached the sermon.
VII. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
July 11, 1899, there came into my hands the transfer of Rev. R. A.
Helms from the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia to this body.
Sept. 5, 1899, I gave Rev. M. G. G. Scherer a letter of honorable dis-
mission to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina.
Oct. 16, 1899, I gave Rev. Geo. A. Riser a letter of honable dismission
to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia.
Dec. 7, 1899, I received the transfer of Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie from the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina to this body.
April 20, 1900, I gave Rev. W. B. Oney a letter of honorable dismission
to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia.
VIII. NAMES ENROLLED.
I have ordered the names of Revs. R. A. Helms and W. W. J. Ritchie
duly enrolled as members of this Synod.
IX. SPECIAL SESSION OF SYNOD.
In accordance with the action of last annual meeting of Synod, and at
the request of the committee appointed by Synod to solicit bids for the
future location of North Carolina College, a special session of Synod was
IO MINUTES OF
convened in St. John's Church, Salisbury, February 20, 1900, to receive
the report of said committee and consider the inte rests of the college.
The acts of that called session will be found fully set forth in the Minutes
of the same.
A committee was appointed to take in hand all bids, etc., digest the
same and report at this annual meeting of Synod.
X. VACANCIES.
The St. Stephens pastorate, Bethel pastorate, Luthers, Coldwater
Churches are now vacant. St. Luke and Concordia are vacant, but I am
informed that they are taking steps to secure a pastor.
XI. MISSIONS.
The missions of Synod seem to be in a promising condition. There is
great need, however, of strengthening and enlarging our efforts along
this line. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society and the
Children's Societies are doing a noble work. If these agencies were or-
ganized in all the churches what a power might thus be realized!
XII. CONFERENCES
The President of the Southern Conference, Rev. C. A. Brown, reports that
this Conference held its two regular meetings during the year. I find in
his report the following recommendation which I herewith submit to
Synod, viz.: "That Albemarle, Richfield, Bethel (Stanly) and Luther's
be made a pastorate. That Holy Trinity, (Mt. Pleasant) Cold Water and
Prosperity be made a pastorate. That Spencer and Chestnut Hill (Salis-
bury) be made a mission pastorate."
XIII. Institutions.
Our institutions of learning will each come before Synod through their
respective Boards, and by special committee.
May we realize the vast importanee of careful and earnest attention to
our educational interests.
XIV. THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS.
The report of our Theological students has been very gratifying. We
have four young men who complete the first year in Theological Semi-
nary this spring. They are all promising and faithful young men.
It will be neccessary for Synod in some way to increase the benefi-
ciary fund.
A special appeal was necessary to sustain the work of this year, and
there will be additional applications for next year.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. II
Laborers are falling at their posts of duty, it behooves the church to
look well to the source of supply.
XV. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HISTORY OE SYNOD.
January 16, 1900, at the request of Rev. Geo. H. Cox, for historical
committee, I appointed a special committee composed of Revs. J. A.
Linn, H. N. Miller, Ph.D., and W. B. Oney to review and report upon
the manuscript history of North Carolina Synod, prepared by Revs.
G. D. Bernhein, D. D., and Geo. H. Cox under appointment of Synod.
Said committee met at Mt. Pleasant and performed the work of review,
and are ready to report at this meeting.
XVI. SPECIAL MATTERS FOR SYNOD'S ATTENTION.
There are several special matters which must receive Synod's at-
tention at this time.
1. Report of Committee on Revision of Synod's Constition (see Min-
utes 1899, pages 40-42).
2. Report of Committee on History of Synod.
3. Report of special Committee on bids for future location of North
Carolina College (see action called session).
4. Elections of delegates to United Synod.
Now, brethren, I return to you the trust committed to my hands, and,
in doing so, wish to express my gratitude to you each for your uniform
kindness and co-operation in the discharge of the duties of the office.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following were elected officers for the ensuing term:
President— Rev . C B. Miller.
Vice President — Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Secretary — Rev. C. B. King.
Treasurer — Jas. D. Heilig, Esq.
The officers of Synod were formally installed by Rev.
Robt. C. Holland, D. D.
ADVISORY MEMBERS.
Rev. C. K. Lippard, Missionary elect to Japan, P. E. Mon-
roe, Theological student, and Wm. P. Houseal, managing ed-
itor of the Lutheran Visitor, were received as advisory mem-
bers of Synod in session.
12
MINUTES OF
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was received
and referred to committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
james D. HEiUG, Treasurer, In Account with
Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church:
Synodieal Treasury.
1899. Dr.
May 6 — Am't. from Finance Committee
1899. Cr.
May 6 — By am't. St. James' (Concord) note ....
Paid Henkel & Co
" St. John's sexton services . .
" Rev. Busby, services ....
" Expenses Ex. Com
" Rev. C. B.Miller,stationery,etc.
" G G Richmond, insurance. . .
" Stationery Secretary
" Capt. Jonas Cook, Treas . . .
Due from Home Missions ....
HOME MISSIONS.
Dr.
the North Carolina
— $436 54
10
July
8
15
Oct.
16
16
21
Dec.
16
April
17
1899.
May
4-
5
Sept.
7
Nov.
1
10
17
20
Dec.
2
3
5
14
18
1900.
Feb'y
• 5
4 — Amount Finance Committee
April 12
Collection
Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas. W. H. &
F. M. Society
Special Colletion, Centre Grove . .
St. James Concord, special . .
Centre Grove, special
St. Mark's, Charlotte, special . . .
Special, Bethel, Rowan . ...
Int. on note, O. S. Gallimore . . .
Special collection, St. Paul's, Rowan
Sp. Dorcas Soc. collection, St. Paul's,
Wilmington
Special collection, Lutheran Chapel
" Albemarle
" Mt. Zion
Christ
Int. on Rev. B. S. Brown's note
Overdrawn
65
00
142
07
3
00
15
00
5
00
5
90
15
39
2
50
54
76
127 92— $436 54
365 96
8
03
28
69
2
00
18
50
5
00
10
00
11
00
8
17
21
35
5
00
13
25
4
54
3
4i
2
30
30
00
130
80-$ 6 68
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
13
July
1899.
May 8-
15
19
29
7
19
Sept. 12
19
Oct. 16
Dec. 16
1900.
Feb'y 17
20
April 17
Cr.
-By Am't. paid Rev. R. L. Bame .
B. S. Brown .
V. Y. Boozer
P. L. Miller .
W. B. Oney .
P. L. Miller .
P. J. Wade .
V. Y. Boozer
P. E. Monroe
V. Y. Boozer
P. L. Miller ....
W. B. Oney ....
W. B. Oney (in full)
Beneficiary Education.
Dr.
May 6—
5
1900.
Feb'y 21
1899.
June 8-
Oct. 19
Dec. 5
16
16
28
1900.
Jan'y. 27
Feby. 1
26
1899.
Am't Finance Committee
Collection ....
50 00
50 00
125 00
60 00
45 00
25 00
25 00
33 00
40 00
30 00
45 00
40 00
100 00-
188 64
8 74
-I 6 68
T. C. Parker, paid on note $ 10 00 — f 207 38
•By Am't Paid J. L. Morgan, Bal
'« V. C. Ridenhour
" "J- L. Morganj . .
W. W. Kennedy
V. C. Ridenhour
J. L. Morgan . .
V. C. Ridenhour
J. L. Morgan . .
In Bank ....
10
OO
25
CO
25
OO
15
OO
25
OO
25
OO
25
OO
25
OO
10
OO
22
38-
$207 38
Orphan Home.
Dr.
May 6 — Am't Finance Committee
Dec. 7 " Miss Mamie Goodman, Treas. St. 'Luke's
W. H. & F. M. Society
11 " A. W. Winecoff, Treas. % each to Or-
phan Home
I 67 27
33 3i
14
MINUTES OF
29
30
30
1900.
Jan'y. 4
June 8—
1899.
May 6-
June 2
15
July 19
27
1900.
April 16
21
1899.
June 8-
1899.
Nov. 1-
" G. H. Page, Treas. St. Paul's, Rowan. 9 76
" J. C. Miller, Treas Bethel, Rowan . . 6 50
" G. L. Dull, Treas. Augsburg Mission . 7 76
" J. L. Shulenberger, Treas. Lutheran
Chapel 5 95
•' Capt. Jonas Cook, Treas. Holy Trinity. 370
" Albemarle, Rev. P. L. Miller .... 3 50
" Ritchfield " " " .... 2 20
" Christ Church, " " " .... 1 80
*' Norwood Lutherans, Rev. P. Miller . $ 2 00— $145 75
Cr.
By Chck to Paul S. Davia, Treas $ 69 27
" Amountin bank 78 48 — $145 75
The Professor's Salary.
Dr.
Am't. Finance Committee $ 88 89
" In Bank 24 77
" St. Luke's, R. W. Petrea 1 52
" " " Davidson 1 50
" Pilgrims 1 33
" Reformation 50
" Albemarle 1 60
" Ritchfield 1 30
" Christ 2 21
" Holy Trinity -. . . 6 00
Bethel, Stanly 93
" St. James', Concord 12 50
" Union 3 05
" Christiana . . $ 2 45— $148 55
Cr.
By am't. Treas. Hon. H. S. Trout $ 115 18
" Of Organ and Ebenezer aceptdin '99 1032
In Bank $ 23 05— $148 55
Pastor's Salary, Chestnut Hill Work.
Dr.
■Am't from Northern Conference $ 25 00
" Rev. S. D. Steffey 3 00—$ 28 00
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 1 5
Cr.
By amount in bank — $ 28 00
North Carolina College.
1899. Dr.
Am't in Bank $ 200
" Finance Gommittee, for scholarship . 10 00 — $ 12 00
1900. Cr.
May 1 — By ammount in bank — $ 12 00
Foreign Missions.
1899. Dr-
May 6 — Amount Finance Committee $ 196 99
" In bank 48 62
Oct. 30 " Int. on O. S. Gallimore note ... 16 83
1900.
April 12 " " ••' Rev. B. S. Brown's note . . $ 30 00— $292 44
Cr.
Tune 8— By Am't paid J. E. Cooper, Treas $ 245 61
" In bank 46 83—1292 44
Home Missions United Synod.
Dr.
May 6— Amount Finance Committee $ 42 36— $ 42 46
Cr.
June 8 — By amount paid J. E. Cooper, Treas .... — $ 42 46
Church Extension.
1899. Dr.
May 4 — Amount Finance Committee $ 66 90 — $ 66 90
Cr.
June 8— By am't to Treasurer, Dr. M. L. Stevens . . — $ 66 90
Edward Fullenwider Fund.
1899. Dr.
Sept. 28 — St. John's, Salisbury $ 600
Oct. 6 St. Matthew's, Wilmington I 00
Newberne " 1 00
12 Ebenezer " 1 45
16 St. Paul's, Rowan 3 50
18 St. James', *' 8 45
22 Bethel, " 2 50
1 6 MINUTES OF
24 St. Matthew's and Providence, Davie Mission 200
St. Michael's . 2 00
Amity 1 50
25 St. Luke's, Davidson 1 50
Pilgrims I 00
Reformation . . 1 00
26 St. Enoch's 5 00
Trinity 3 50
Nov. 1 St. Paul's, Wilmington 6 00
4 Christ 1 00
Albemarle Sunday School 2 50
Mt. Zion 1 00
St. Andrew's 2 00
Centre Grove 1 25
6 Grace . 2 54
Luthers 1 00
St. Peter's 1 55
St. Matthew's 2 35
15 St. Mark's, Charlotte 4 00
23 Bethel, Stanly 1 50
24 Lebanon 1 02
28 Salem 2 00
Dec. 2 Holy Trinity 5 00
Amount overdrawn $ 23 89 — |ioo«oo
1899. , Cr.
Oct. 2 — By check $ 25 00
Nov. 4 " 25 00
Dec. 16 " 25 00
1900.
Feby. 26 " $ 25 00 — $100 00
Respectfully,
JAS. D. HEILIG.
The report of the Executive Committee was received and
referred to Committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee would reseectfully submit its Synodical
report:
Six meetings have been held during the year. Immediately after the
first meeting held last year our Committee was deprived of its official
head by the death of Rev. C. A. Rose. The work of the President then
devolved upon Rev. C. B. Miller.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
17
The following appropriations were made:
To Mr. V. C. Ridenhour (beneficiary) $ 100 00
" J. L,. Morgan " 100 00
" Edward Fulenwider " 100 00
" W. W. Kennerly " 50 00
" P. E. Monroe (Forsyth Mission, four months
beginning June 15, 1899) , 40 00
Rev. P. L,. Miller (beginning July 17, 1899) .... 175 00
" W. W.J. Ritchie (" Nov. 1, 1899) . . . . 150 00
' R. L. Bame (one and one-half months in For-
syth) 6 00
1 W. A. Julian (two and one-half months to Oct.
1st, 1899) 10 50
" H. W. Jeffcoat (four months to May 1, 1900) . 16 67
" W. B. Oney (to May 1, 1900) 175 00
" C. A. Brown (to May 1, 1901) 125 00
Mr. P. E. Monroe (to Aug. 25, 1900) 40 00
Rev. P. J. Wade (to Sept. 15, 1900) 50 00
Secretary's Service (per resolution of Synod) .... 15 00
For Minute book, stationery, postage and printed
matter for Executive Committee 13 40
Total $1166 57
The summary below will show Synod's indebtedness and the amount
paid out to May 1, 1900:
Appropriated. Paid.
To Mr. V. C. Ridenhour (beneficiary) $ 100 00 $ 75 00
" J. L. Morgan "
" W. W. Kennerly
" P. E. Monroe (to Sept. 15, 1899)
Rev. P. Iy. Miller (Albemarle charge)
" W. W. J. Ritchie (six months service)
" R. L. Bame (one and one-half months service)
" W. A. Julian (two and one-half months ser
vice)
H. W. Jeffcoat (to May 1st, 1900)
" W. B. Oney (to May rst, 1900) 102 00
" P.J. Wade ( " " " "
Secretary's services
Stationery, Minute Book, etc . . .
Blank Parochial Reports
Totals $ 703 37 $ 415 40
100 00
75 00
50 00
25 00
40 00
40 00
138 55
70 00
75 00
6 00
10 50
16 67
102 00
102 00
3i 25
15 00
15 00
13 4o
13 4o
5 00
1 8 MINUTES OF
SUMMARY.
Amount appropriated to May ist, 1900 $ 703 37
Amount paid " " " " 415 40
Amount due $ 287 97
It will be seen by referring to the Minutes of last year, (page 18) that
Synod's indebtedness on appropriations was $430. 00, whereas, at this
meeting we owe $287. 97; making a decrease in indebtedness of $142.03.
The aim of the Executive Committee has been to retrench expenses as
much as possible without crippling the work of Synod. To this end the
appropriation to Burlington Mission was decreased $50.00, and St.
Andrew's Charge $50.00.
It was found necessary to appropriate $100.00 each to our Theological
beneficiaries to enable them to attend our Southern Theological Semi-
nary. This amount, however, is barely sufficient to cover actual ex-
penses. One hundred dollars of this amount was asked as a special con-
tribution from the various churches for Mr. Fullenwider, the Executive
Committee not having that amount at its disposal. A circular letter was
sent to the various churches asking for the amount opposite their names
for the above purpose.
Fifty dollars were asked from the two Conferences for Chestnut Hill
Mission, and each Conference agreed to pay $25.00. The Northern Con-
ference has paid its part in full. The Southern Conference has not yet
reported.
Owing to the stringent financial condition of Synod a circular letter
was adrressed to pastors and churches last fall urging each congregation
to promptly meet its assessment.
Synod's Treasurer's report will show what response has been made to
these letters.
We congratulate ourselves in being able to state that the general work
of the Synod is encouraging, and prophetic of larger development.-
The labors of the Executive Committee have been pleasant to its mem-
bers, and we trust greatly profitable to our beloved Church.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER, Chairman.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
The President announced the following standing commit-
tees:
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 1 9
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. On President's Report — Revs. R. C. Holland, V. Y. Boozer,
Messrs. G. C. H. Hine and Edward Sifford.
2. On State of the Church — Revs. A. G. Voigt, W. A. Lutz,
R. L- Brown, M. J. Apthony, L. D. Peeler, W. L- Jenkins.
j. On Church Institutions a?id Education — Revs. L. E.
Busby, C. A. Brown, J. Q. Werts, Messrs. Prof. F. B. Brown
and P. M. Brown.
4.. 0?i Report of Executive Committee— Revs. Geo. H. Cox,
W. W. J. Ritchie, E. W. Leslie, Messrs. Geo. W. Dry and
Jenkins Peeler.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business — Revs. H. N. Miller,
P. J. Wade, S. D. Steffey, Messrs. R. A. Goodman and John
A. Sloop.
6. On Petitions a?id Excuses of Absentees — Rev. H. M. Brown,
J. A. Linn, W. R. Ketchie, Messrs. D. A. Wiley, W. R.
Misenheimer and J. A. Brown.
7. On Vacancies — Revs. H. A. Trexler, R. A. Helms,
Messrs. S. H. Hearne and J. D. Miller.
8. On Finance — Messrs. C. T. Bernhardt, A. D. Wessell
and John K. Patterson.
p. On App} opriations — Revs. V. R. Stickley, P. L- Miller,
H. W. JefTcoat and Mr. S. W. Winecoff.
10. On Apportionment — Revs. V. Y. Boozer, H. N. Miller,
R. A. Helmes, Messrs. V. I. Beck and E- L- Sloop.
11. On Pastoral Districts— Rev . C. A. Brown, Geo. H. Cox,
H. A. Trexler, and Mr. D. A. Fink.
The Ex-Secretary's report was read and adopted.
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY OF SYNOD.
The minutes of last session were printed by the Lutheran Publica-
tion Board, at $1.30 per page for 2,000.
The contract has been given to the same company for printing 2,000
copies of this session's minutes at $ 1.30 per page.
The minutes are to be ready in two weeks after copy is in printer's
hands.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
20 MINUTES OF
HOURS FOR SESSIONS OF SYNOD.
The hours of from 9 to 12 o'clock A. M., and from 2 to 5.30
P. M., were set apart for holding the business sessions of
Synod.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
SECOND SESSION.
Friday, May 5TH, 9 A. M.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
E. W. Leslie. Minutes of previous session were read and
approved.
Hon. H. C. McAllister, President of the Board of Trustees
of North Carolina College, was received as an advisory
member.
The report of the Committee on Petitions and Absentees
was received, considered by them, and adopted.
RFPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS AND ABSENTEES.
Your Committee, into whose hands were placed the letters and petitions
of Synod, have carefully examined the same, and beg leave to submit the
following report:
No. 1 is a petition from the Council of Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran
congregation situated on Chestnut Hill, Salisbury, N. C. , asking to be
received into connection with the North Carolina Synod. Upon the
assurance that the congregation have adopted a constitution in harmony
with the constitution of the North Carolina Synod, we recommend that
their request be granted.
No. 2 is a letter from the Joint Council of Christ's and Mt. Zion's con-
gregations asking to be formed into a pastorate. We recommend that
this matter be referred to the Committee on Pastoral Districts.
No. 3 is a petition from Faith Evangelical Lutheran congregation, ask-
ing to be received into connection with the North Carolina Synod. Your
committee being assured that they have adopted a constitution in har-
mony with that of the North Carolina Synod, recommend that they be
received.
No. 4 is a very gratifying communication from Frieden's Evangelical
Lutheran congregation, expressing a desire to accept the invitation of
Synod extended to them at Burlington, N. C, 1898, and reiterated at the
Synod at Salisbury, 1899, to return to the Synod and co-operate in its
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 21
work. Breathing, as it does, the Spirit of the Master, your committee
recommend that Synod unanimously welcome their return, that their
communication be read in open Synod, and that their request, that the
same be published in the Minutes of synod be granted.
No. 5 are letters from Revs. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., W. H. Cone, G. F.
Schaeffer, J. H. Fesperman, T. H. Strohecker, E. P. Parker, B. S.
Brown, C. L. T. Fisher, and C. B. Fox, .expressing their regret at not
being able to attend Synod, and asking to be excused. Your committee
recommend that they be excused. With reference to the letters of Revs.
Cone and Schaeffer, we note that they inclose each five dollars for
Synod's Treasury, the latter requesting that his contribution be equally
divided between Home and Foreign Missions. In the case of Bro.
Fesperman, we recommend that his letter be read before Synod, and that
suitable action be taken by Synod.
No. 6 is a communication from Rev. L K. Probst, Secretary of the
Board of Missions of the United Synod, expressing his appreciation of
the co-operation of our Synod in the General Mission work and his
regrets at not being able to attend the Synod on account of affliction in his
family, and requesting that Synod reaffirm its action of the last meeting
of Synod, as found on page 33 of the minutes. We recommend that
Synod readopt the resolution referred to.
No. 7 is a letter from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Superintendent of the Or-
phanage, calling the attention of Synod to the printing department of
the Home, asking the patronage of our people. We recommend it to the
favorable consideration of our people.
No. 8 is a letter from Anna B. Mahood, Superintendent Sunday School
Department of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, in accordance
with the plan of the London Sunday School Times, asking that this
Synod set apart the 4th Sunday in November as Temperance Dav. We
recommend that the matter be referred to the consideration of the indi-
vidual pastors.
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. BROWN.
D. W. WILEY.
W. R. MISENHEIMER.
JOS. A. BROWN.
J. A. LINN.
W. R. KETCHIE.
Under item five the President appointed Revs. H. M.
Brown, H. A. Trexler and V. Y. Boozer a committee to con-
vey to Rev. J. H. Fesperman the sympathy, prayers and fra-
ternal regard of Synod.
22 MINUTES OF
LETTER FROM FRIEDEN'S CONGREGATION.
April i, 1900.
At a congregational meeting of Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran Church
for the consideration of resolutions looking to the return of said church
to the North Carolina Synod, Jacob Wagoner was called to the chair
and C. A. Tickle requested to act as secretary, when the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adopted by the congregation:
Whereas,. North Carolina Synod has acknowledged at its called
session in 1894 that Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran Church and congre-
gation was excluded from connection with said Synod; and
Whereas, The said Synod at its session in Burlington in 1898 passed
a resolution inviting us (Frieden's congregation) to return to Synod and
work with it and did also reaffirm the same resolution at its session in
Salisbury in 1898, and
Whereas, We believe our sphere of usefulness would be enlarged by
uniting with some Synodical body, and as Frieden's congregation is one
of the mother congregations of North Carolina Evangelical Lutheran
Synod, and as a mother cannot discard her offspring, but is drawn there
to by sacred ties; be it therefore
Resolved, 1st. That while we do not endorse Synod's actions in regard
to our congregation we accept its invitation to return and work for the
Lord.
2nd. That all bitterness, malice, wrangling and evil speaking be laid
aside, and that we forgive one another as God for Christ sake hath for-
given us.
3rd. That a copy of this preamble and resolutions be inserted in the
Minutes of Synod.
JACOB WAGONER, Chairman.
C. A. GICKLE, Secretary.
The report of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege was read and referred.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina:
Dear Brethren: I have the pleasure to report that the college has
. been kept open another year, during which fifty-six students have been en-
\ rolled, one half of which are in the college classes; there will be three
1 graduates at the end of the present session. I have in my hands the res-
ignation of three members of the Board of Trustees, consequently there
are three vacancies to fill at this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Chairman of Board.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 23
The report of Committee on Theological Seminary was read
and referred.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Report of Representatives on Board of Directors from North Carolina
Synod:
Students enrolled during present session, 13, of whom four are from
North Carolina Synod, three from South Carolina Synod, two from
Southwest Virginia Synod, three from Tennessee Synod, and one from
Georgia Synod.
Two are graduates of Roanoke College, four of North Carolina College,
and seven of Newberry College.
They are classified as follows: Junior Class, nine; Middle Class, three,
and Senior Class, one.
The students from North Carolina Synod are all in the Junior Class,
their names are Edward Fulenwider, J. L. Morgan, Chas. A. Philips and
V. C Ridenhour, of whom President Morehead writes as follows: These
four young men have, without exception, given proof of faithfulness as
students and of consecrated ability, such as give good promise of their
becoming "workmen that need not be ashame."
The property of the Seminary has undergone improvements during the
past year to the extent of $2,500, the same having been fully met by the
liberality of the Charleston people. The Seminary property is absolutely
free of debt, and the buildings and grounds present a handsome appear-
ance, and are well adopted to the purposes of the Theological Seminary.
The students are provided with neatly furnished rooms free of charge,
and board is secured at the moderate price of eight dollars per month.
President Morehead writes:
To the Committee on Literary Institutions North Carolina Synod:
Albemarle, N. C.
Dear Brethren: "Before another meeting of your body, we hope to
have a published catalogue to place in your hands, to give full informa-
tion in regard to the Theological Seminary of our Southern Church. In
the absence of such printed matter, I beg leave to suggest for your con-
sideration the following points which need emphasis:
1. "The Theological Seminary has made good progress during the past
year. Thirteen students have been in attendance during the current
session. The Lutherans of Charleston have completed the improvements
planned, the Seminary property as it new stands being valued at between
ten and fifteen thousand dollars. Two vears ago the Theological Semi-
nary was without home or local property. Here is a cause for devout
thankfulness to God!
24 MINUTES OF
2. ' 'The Seminary is the creature of the Church established for a specific
purpose. Its work is the training of the Ministry of the Word and Sacra-
ments. It is noteworthy that the returns to the Church for the money
inherited in the Seminary are immediate and permanent. The graduates
of our own institutions, trained in sympathy with our own peculiar field
and our own church institutions, are going into the pastorates of our
district synods to the life-work of the ministry.
3. "The absolute necessity of the Theological Seminary to the Southern
Lutheran Church becomes more and more apparent. The desirableness
and well-being of a country depend upon the development of home
resources and enterprises. In the Southland, we must have our own
industrial development, our colleges for men and women, our science and
literature, if we perform our part in the progress of the republic. Dare
we, as a Lutheran Church, neglect the firm establishment of a Theological
Seminary, which shall be the centre of sacred learning, religious thought
and positive Christian influence? Surely not, if we would not be left
behind in the race, but meet the opportunities before the Church of the
Reformation in our field.
4. "The endowment, therefore, is a matter of great moment at this
time. By this means alone can the difficulties of the situation be met.
Hence we look with hope and earnest purpose to the promised plan for
the endowment of the institution.
"The loyalty of the North Carolina Synod in the past to the Southern
Theological Seminary has been a cause of profound gratitude and definite
encouragement to those immediately engaged in the Seminary work.
With thankfulness to God, it is recognized that your faithfulness is bear-
ing fruit in the progress of the institution. The chief needs of the Semi-
nary now are (1) the prompt and full meeting of apportionments for
current expenses, on the part of all the district synods; and (2) the
considerable increase of the endowment of the Seminary, so that a second
professor may be secured and permanent adequate establishment be put
beyond doubt."
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND.
J. D. HEILIG.
The report of the Board of Trustees of Mount Amcena
Seminary was read and referred.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF MOUNT AMCENA SEMINARY.
Fathers and Brethren: Another year with all its changes and
vicissitudes has passed away, and, through the mercy of God, I am
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 25
again permitted to present you with the annual report of Mount Amoena
Female Seminary.
The institution has been conducted throughout the year without inter-
ruption and with entire satisfaction to all concerned.
The general health of the students has been good, though there has
been quite an unusually large number called away on account of sickness
or death in their home. •
The diligence and progress of the students have been commendable,
and the faithfulness of the faculty all that could be asked.
The enrollment has not been so large this year as it was last on account
of the discontinuance of the primary department, and while we feel sure
that its discontinuance was a step in the right direction for the best in-
terests of the Seminary, yet we know that, thereby, the town is deprived
of the educational advantages it should have for its little children; and
we may, therefore, be under the necessity of re-opening in the near
future.
Three States, North and South Carolina and Georgia; and fourS3Tnods,
the North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia Synods, are
represented in the school, besides numbers of other pupils from other
denominations.
Sixteen congregations, or about one-third of our Synod, are represented
in the Seminary, while seven congregations have members of the grad-
uating class.
The commencement exercises will be held from May 26th to 28th, in-
clusive, with the Baccalaurate sermon by Rev. W. A. L,utz; the Mission-
ar3' address by Rev. H. A. McCullough, and the graduating exercises
and meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday the 28th.
In the way of improvements we have, this year, deepened the well,
thereby securing an ample supply of water for all purposes.
Two vacancies in the Board are to be filled.
Altogether the year has been very encouraging and the prospects for
the future are bright and cheering.
For the sake of appearances, as well as for the healthfulness of the
institution, the Seminary buildings are in need of being re-painted. This
will entail an expenditure of something like $ 150.
The present principals have already expended more than $700 of their
own private funds for improvements upon the Synod's property, for
which they have asked no remuneration, and for which the Synod should
be profoundly grateful. But it is unjust to ask or expect them to con-
tinue thus.
We, therefore, ask that Synod officially express its approval of the
management of the institution and its appreciation of the self-sacrificing
labors of the principals, and that it authorize the taking of a collection
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in every congregation during the month of June for the purpose of re-
painting the Seminary buildings, the work to be done before the begin-
ning of the next Seminary year.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
President of Board.
Reports on the State of the Church were read and referred.
Revs. Busby and Boozer, and Prof. F. B. Brown were
appointed a Committee to compile the Parochial reports.
Rev. C. M. Gentry, Methodist; Rev. N. A. Richardson,
Methodist, were received as visiting members.
On motion, 10 o'clock to-morrow morning was fixed as the
time to consider the report of the Committee on Bids for the
location of North Carolina College.
Synod adjourned, pending the hearing of reports on the
State of the Church, with prayer by Rev. Robert C. Hol-
land, D. D.
THIRD SESSION.
Friday, May 4TH, 2.30 P. M.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley. Hear-
ing reports on the State of the Church resumed.
On motion, Mr. E. H. Aull, Superintendent Lutheran Pub-
lication Board, Prof. Edgar Bowers, acting President of North
Carolina College, and Mr. James P. Cook, were received as
advisory members. Rev. J. A. McKeil, Baptist, was received
as a visiting member.
Nine o'clock to-morrow morning was fixed as the time to
hear a report from Mr. E- H. Aull, Superintendent Lutheran
Publication Board.
The report of the Committee on Church Institutions and
Education was received, considered by items, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS AND
EDUCATION,
We, the committee, have had" placed in our hands reports from the
various educational institutions usually considered by Synod.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 27
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees reports that the college has |
prosecuted its work effectively during the session, with 57 students en-
rolled, one-half of whom are in the college classes. Three young men
graduate at close of session. Three vacancies occur on the Board, which
Synod will fill at this meeting.
SOUTHERN LUTHERAN THEOLOeiCAL SEMINARY.
The work of the session has been prosperous, with 13 students in at-
tendance, four of whom are from North Carolina Synod. These four
are graduates of the North Carolina College and members of the Junior
Class in the Seminary. These young men are diligentjin their studies,
upright in their deportment and give promise of splendid service for the
church.
It is gratifying to note the improvement of the property mentioned in
the report of the representatives of our Synod on the Board of Directors.
We earnestly commend this institution to the hearty support of all
our congregations, and we urge them to meet promptly their apportion-
ment for the support of the theological professors.
MOUNT AMCENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
1. From the report we learn that the Seminary has had a prosperous
session. Earnest and painstaking efforts have been put forth by the
faculty and students, and the prospects for future work are encouraging.
A slight decrease in students has resulted from the discontinuance of the
primary department; but it is likely that this department will be re-
opened next session. Students are present from three States, and four
Synods are represented. There will be eight graduates this year. The
commencement is May 26-28 Two vacancies on the Board are to be
filled.
2. The Chairman of the Board asks Synod to express its approval of
the management of the institution, and its appreciation of the self-sacri-
ficing labors of the principals. We recommend the adoption of this
item.
3. That Synod authorize the taking of a collection in every congrega-
tion during the month of June for the purpose of re-painting the Semi-
nary buildings, the cost of which is estimated at $150. We refer this
item to the action of the Sonod.
ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
This institution has had a most successful session. The students and
faculty have enjoyed good health. Earnest and thorough work has been
accomplished in all departments. The high standard in the college
course sustained by this well equipped institution, >its fine college build-
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ing, and healthful location are attracting the attention of those seeking a
liberal education, and should be regarded by the North Carolina Synod
with favor and admiration.
Respectfully submitted,
L. E. BUSBY.
C. A. BROWN.
J. Q. WERTZ.
F. B. BROWN.
P. M. BROWN.
Under section (3) item 3d the following was adopted:
Resolved, That the Synod ask the churches to take a collection for the
repainting of the building of Mont Amcena Seminary in the month of
June, or as soon thereafter as convenient
The report of the Committee on Pastoral Districts was
received, considered by items, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your Committee on Pastoral Districts, recommend the following
pastoral arrangements:
1. That Mt. Zion, Chestnut Hill, and Christ, (Spencer), constitute a
pastorate, and be made a Mission of Synod.
2. That. Albemarle, Bethel, Mt. Zion, (Stanlev), and Luther's constitute
a pastorate.
3. That Holy Trinity, Prosperity and Cold Water constitute a pastorate.
4. That St Luke's and Concordia constitute a pastorate.
5 That Immanuel and Faith be left to make their own arrangements
during the present Synodical year.
6. That Frieden's and St. Paul's, Guilford, be constituted a pastorate.
C. A BROWN.
G. H. COX.
H. A. TREXLER.
D. A. FINK.
It was moved that Rev. C. K. Lippard, Missionary-elect to
Japan, be requested to address Synod to-morrow night after
the address of Rev. E. W. L,eslie.
Rev. M. C. Arrorwood, of the Presbyterian Church, was
received as a visiting member.
Mr. John E- Shaver was excused from further attendance
upon Synod.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 29
Synod adjourned, pending the reading of report on Petitions
and Absentees, with prayer by Rev. II. N. Miller.
FOURTH SESSION.
Saturday, 9.30 A. M., May 5TH.
Synod was opened with Divine Service conducted by Rev.
A. G. Voigt, D. D. Minutes of previous sessions were read
and adopted.
Mr. C. G. Heilig, member of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College, was received as an advisory member.
The president announced the following committees:
Committee to Nominate Trustees of North Carolina College
—Revs. J. Q. Wertz, H. N. Miller, and C. B King.
Committee to Nominate Trustees of Mont xAmoena Female
Seminary — Revs. L. E. Busby, H. M. Brown, andW. A. L,utz.
Committee to Nominate Speakers for next Annual Meeting
—Revs. J. A. Eiun, H. W. Jeffcoat, and W. W. J. Ritchie.
Committee to Nominate Executive Committee — Revs. A. G.
Voigt, C. A. Brown, and S. D. Steffey.
According to appointment, Mr. E. H. Aull, Superintendent
Lutheran Publication Board, presented the object and claims
of the Board. The following was adopted:
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure the address of Mr. E. H.
Aull, Superintendent of the Lutheran Publication Board of the United
Synod; and we commend to all our congregations the work that the
Board is doing in the interest of our Southern Lutheran Church.
The report of the Committee on Executive Committee's
Report was received, considered by items, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF THE EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.
We, your committee, on the report of the Executive Committee of
Synod find that the full amount appropriated for the work of Synod up
to May 1, 1900, is $703.37, and that the amount paid on the same is
$415.40, thereby showing a deficit of $287.97, which is $142.03 less than
was the indebtedness one year ago. Your committee hereby expresses its
gratification at this good showing and its approbation of the wise and
economical management of the Synod's fund.
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We recommend that the Executive Committee for the coming year
continue the same policy of curtailing expenses wherever it can be done
without crippling the work.
* The Synod has already heard with great satisfaction of the good name
and character of our beneficiaries at the Theological Seminary, and we
recommend that the Executive CorumiUee's action in making appro-
priations for their assistance be heartily approved by Synod. But we
wish to express a doubt of the wisdom of going beyond the funds in the
hands of Synod so as to necessitate the call for special contributions in
addition to the regular apportionment for the work.
We recommend that Synod express its appreciation and thanks for the
faithful manner in which the Executive Committee has performed its
arduous duties.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
W. W. J. RITCHIE.
E W. LESLIE.
GEO. W. DRY.
JENKINS A. PEELER.
Rev. R. L,- Patterson and Mr. J. C. Lingle were received as
advisory members of Synod.
The appointed time having arrived, the Committee on Bids
for the I,ocation of North Carolina College, made their report,
which was received and considered by items.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BIDS FOR THE LOCA-
TION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
At the called convention of the North Carolina Sj'nod, held in Salis-
bur}% February, 1900, your committee was instructed to take charge of all
the papers submitted to said convention relative to the question of the
location of North Carolina College; and to present at this convention a
report for the action of this body. We have, after carefully weighing the
subject involved, agreed to submit the following:
1. The overture from the Tennessee Synod proposing a consolidation
of North Carolina and Lenoir Colleges, is in terms as follows:
Overture from the Tennessee Synod.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Charlotte, N. C:
Dear Brother: At a recent meeting of the committee appointed at
the last meeting of the Tennessee Synod to confer with your committee
of the North Carolina Synod in regard to uniting North Carolina and
Lenoir Colleges, the following action was taken:
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 3 1
i. That owing to the recent location of Lenoir at Hickory, and its
prosperous condition we could entertain no proposition for its removal
elsewhere.
2. That we are unwilling and do not make any bid for the North Caro-
lina College unless your committee has thoroughly and permanently
decided the question of its removal from Mt. Pleasant, N. C. We do not
desire to be party to any unpleasantness.
3. In case you have so decided we offer:
(a). A gift of ten thousand dollars, the same being a half interest in
Lenoir College buildings, and campus and avenue, containing twenty-
three acres,' the same being not more than par value.
(b). Six hundred dollars in twelve building lots now selling at $100
each, the same being half their value.
4. Equal representation on Board of Trustees, etc.
5. All of our moral support and whatever advantage there may be in
uniting with a school in successful operation and in a live and growing
town.
Our school now has enrolled 10}, eighty-five of whom are in the college
classes.
Of course this offer is conditional upon the adoption of articles of co-
operation in case you should decide to accept it.
We pray for the furtherance of the educational interests of our people
in this State, and fraternally submit the above to your prayerful con-
sideration.
W. A. DEATON.
k. A. YODER.
C. L. MILLER.
Dallas, N. C, October 28, 1899.
(a). In regard to this proposition we would say, that we deemed it our
duty to visit Lenoir College, and have an interview with the committee
having the proposition in charge, which we did on the 6th of March last.
We were courteously received by the President of the College, and the
committee aforesaid, and given all needed information, and we are of
opinion that the statements contained in the overture in regard to the
property are substantially correct. The property is owned and the insti-
tution controlled by the Tennessee Synod. The entire indebtedness of
the institution is $ 4, 600. 00, of which $4,000 being in the form of personal
obligations, we are assured will be liquidated by the present management.
The property is unencumbered except by a mortgage of $500. The school
is paying running expenses, having seven instructors and a catalogue
enrollment this session of 130, including a young ladies department, and
a primary department. In response to our inquiry we were informed
that there is no legal obstacle to perpetuating the name of North Caro-
32 MINUTES OF
lina College should the consolidation be consummated; and furthermore
that instruction in Theology given to advanced students is a temporary
provision, and not an established feature of the institution.
(b) In response to this overture we would recommend the adoption of
the fol1 owing resolutions:
Resolved, i. That the Synod of North Carolina is gratified at the spirit
of fellowship in educational work involved in this overture and desires
cordially to reciprocate the same, believing that the proposed consolidation
of the colleges carries with it the prophecy of a more intimate relation of
the two synods.
Resolved, 2. That while we are encouraged by the prospect of mutual
benefit to result in a union of our colleges if properly consummated and
harmoniously preserved, we are barred from a practical consideration of
the same, the present time because of the dissimilar relation of the North
Carolina and the Tennessee Synods to the United Synod.
Resolved, 3. That the idea of joint ownership of the college by the two
synods involves possible difficulties in control, management, and support
which might hinder, rather than promote its normal development and
the service in behalf of the Church, which it might attain under the con-
trol of a single synod; and therefore, however, favorably we might be
in sentiment, disposed in behalf of consolidation, we are admonished to
refrain from decisive action at this time.
Resolved, 4. That a committee be appointed on behalf of this Synod to
communicate further with the Tennassee Synod, or its committee, and if-
the indication of Providence shall appear favorable, to order its action in
the line of the consolidation of the two synods into one homogenious
body, whereby the interests of all the churches in North Carolina, as well
as our institutions, shall rest upon the hearts of all our people, and the
welfare of our common cause be more largely accomplished.
2. In regard to the paper presented on behalf of certain citizens of
Mount Pleasant, in so far as the same is a protest against the sale of the
college property in Mount Pleasant, we would suggest, that while the
removal of the college does not necessarily involve said sale, that said
protest be filed for consideration when the question of sale becomes a real
issue in the negotiations for removal, if said negotiations shall ever be
reached.
In so far as said paper is an appeal to Synod to reconsider its action at
last regular convention looking to a removal of the college, we recom-
mend the adoption of the following resolutions:
Resolved, 1. That in view of the fact that the Synod, after invoking
divine guidance did almost unanimously resolve to solicit bids for a new
location, whereby propositions have been solicited and made in good
faith, and in view of the fact that said propositions are now under con-
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 33
sideration, it is the duty of Synod to follow the leadings of Providence in
the way now opened, rather than summarily foretell the same.
Resolved, 2. That this Synod, not unmindful of the sacred duty to the
college, which has been the child of her progress and fostering care in
the past, cannot but be deeply concerned in its behalf in the trying
experience of the present; and that, whatever its location, it will receive
her earnest solicitude and prayerful devotion.
3. The city of Salisbury has filed with the committee a substitute for
the paper originally presented, and it reads as follows:
To the Committee on Bids of North Carolina College:
We, the undersigned committee, in behalf of the citizens of Salisbury,
N. C, do hereby make the following bid in order to secure North Caro-
lina College for Salisbury, N. C. :
I. We agree to donate one dollar for every dollar of the actual valua-
tion of the college plant, which we assume to be worth twenty (#20,000)
thousand dollars, as follows:
Movable property, including "chemical and physical apparatus," lib-
rary and furniture, etc., five ($5,003) thousand dollars.
Cash Endowment Fund invested five ($5,000) thousand dollars, and
unpaid Endowment Funds ten (10,000) thousand dollars, making a total
of twenty ($20,000) thousand dollars.
We agree to supplement this amount by twenty ($20,000) thousand dol-
lars as follows:
Sixteen acres of land in fee simple for a site most eligibly located in
the incorporate limits of Salisbury, N. C, in the north eastern section of
the city, within easy reach of churches, postoffice, business houses, de-
pot, etc., worth in actual cash value seven ($7,000) thousand dollars and
the balance in cash, thirteen ($13,000) thousand dollars, making a total of
twenty ($20,000) thousand dollars.
II. In addition to the above the city agrees to extend and macadamize
Fulton Street from Inniss Street through the college property, which
improvement will cost not less than $1,000.
III. This offer is made on condition that the city shall, through its
Building Committee (in joint co-operation with a similar committee from
Synod, if desired) expend the said $13,000 on a suitable main, college
building on the above site; and have the same ready for occupancy on or
before November 1, 1900, at which time the next session shall open.
IJThe committee are of the opinion that the above amount can be raised
and passed a resolution to make this offer, but this of course is subject to
subscriptions being paid. Respectfully,
S. F. LORD,
Chairman of Committee.
Salisbury, N. C„ May 1, 1900,
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We, the undersigned committee, agree to guarantee trie collection of
the $13,000, if above proposition is accepted.
S. F. LORD.
JOHN S. HENDERSON.
L. E. BUSBY.
D. L. GOSKILL.
CLINT N. BROWN.
Resolved, 1. That the committee be instructed to request the citizens
of Salisbury to hold their bid open for Synod for a year.
2. That the whole matter be referred back to the committee to be re-
ported on at the next meeting of Synod.
3. That in the meantime steps be taken to continue North Carolina
College, provided the Synod be involved in no pecuniary liability.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
CHAS. B. MILLER.
V. Y. BOOZER.
Items 1 and 2 were adopted. Items 3 and 4, referring to
Lenoir College, were deferred for the present.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the report on
the location of North Carolina College, with prayer by Rev.
V. Y. Boozer.
FIFTH SESSION.
2.30 P. M. May 5TH.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. Robert C. Hol-
land, D. D.
The discussion on the report of the location of North Caro-
lina College was resumed.
After a lengthy discussion the following resolution offered
by Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., was adopted in regard to item
III — on Salisbury's bid, viz. :
Resolved, "That the Committee on Bids be instructed to request the
citizens of Salisbury to hold their bid open for Synod for one year; that
the whole matter be referred back to the committee to be reported on at
the next annual meeting of Synod; that in the meantime steps be taken
to continue North Carolina College, provided the Synod be involved in
no pecuniary liability."
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 35
The Secretary was requested by Synod to have the report of
the Committee on Bids for the Location of North Carolina College
printed in the Minutes in the order in which it was presented,
so that the Church would be fully informed concerning the
Synod's action on this subject.
On motion of Rev. Iy. E. Busby, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, "That the Committee on Bids for the Location of North
Carolina College be continued, and that said committee bring in a report
at the next annual meeting."
The report of the Committee on finance was received and
adopted.
REPORT .OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee on Finance respectfully submit the following:
Examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers; and find the same
correct.
Attached is itemized statement of receipts from congregations, also
have Treasurer's receipts for amount paid over as follows:
Cash $ 792 61
Receipts .... 604 01
Total $1396 62
C. T. BERNHEIM.
A. D. WESSELL.
JNO. K. PATTERSON.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
N. C. SYNOD.
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$506 18
$334 56
$152 61
$69 29
$113 98
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$1396 62
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 37
The report of committee on Statistics was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS.
Churches. Act. Mem. Non-Act. Mem. Baptized Mem.
Organ 259 85 590
Ebenezer 113 10 234
St. Matthew's (Rowan) ... 155 155 310
St. Peter's 217 20 237
Lutheran Chapel 203 250
St. Mark's (China Grove) . . . 150 20 200
Centre Grove 100 125
St. Andrew's 80 20 125
Mt. Hermon 71 90
Bethany (Stokes) 25 1 31
Nazareth 67 27 132
Shiloh 44 8 60
Hopewell 7 , 14
Bethany (Davidson) 27 8 39
Cold Water 46 55
St. John's (Cab.) 303 100 500
Holy Trinity 153 35 272
New Bethel 149 20 257
St. Mark's (Charlotte) .... 148 46 268
St. Matthew's (Wil.) ... 48 13 69
St. Matthews (Davie) .... 28 8 47
Providence (Davie) .... 18 ... 23 61
Macedonia 55 40 131
Peace 55 74
Union 205 64 417
Christiana 115 16 246
St. Paul's (Rowan) 285 40 462
Bethel 152 21 254
St. Paul's (Wil.) 333 i5 480
Low's 175 48 263
Richland 45 14 89
St. Paul's (Alamance) .... 55 5 81
Zion {%) 20 6 40
Albemarle 27 4 52
Mt. Zion (Richfield) 40 14 66
Christ 20 17 60
St. Enoch's 294 394
Trinity 74 124
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Emanuel 45 2 82
Prosperity 59 24 83
St. Luke's 66 24 108
Concordia 124 45 ...... . 204
St. Stephen's 134 4 138
Mt. Olive 129 14 223
St. Luke's (Davidson) .... 163 20 233
Pilgrim 58 7 85
Faith 56 102
Mt. Zion (Chestnut H) . . . . 54 74
Reformation 21 25
St. John's (Salisbury) .... 262 78 440
St. Paul's (Asheville) 35 ■ • • • - 23 99
St. James (Concord) 285 1 381
St. Michael's 212 2 230
St. Paul's (Iredell) 35 2 46
Amity 29 10 46
Grace 189 10 260
Salem 134 5 190
Lebanon 34 49
Luther's 40 15 65
Augsburg 95 18 169
Mt. Carmel
Frieden's 150 100 300
Total 6870 1297 10831
Total Communicant Membership 8167
Total Baptized Members 10,831
Your committee would respectfully suggest that the figures are only
approximately correct, on account of inadequate data. By this count it
will be seen that there has been a net gain of about 822 communicant
members during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
L. E. BUSBY.
V. Y. BOOZER.
F. B. BROWN.
Rev. C. A. Brown, Rev. V. Y. Boozer and Mr. W. N.
Misenheimer were elected Trustees of North Carolina College.
Revs. P. J. Wade and E. W. Leslie were elected Trustees of
Mont Atnoena Seminary.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 39
SIXTH SESSION.
9 O'clock A. M., May 7TH.
Synod opened with divine service conducted by Rev. W. W.
J. Ritchie.
The Minutes of yesterday's sessions were read, corrected and
approved.
The report of the Committee on Vacancies was received and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your committee on Vacancies, would report the following churches
vacant:
1. St. Luke's and Concordia.
2. St. Stephen's and Mt. Olive.
3. Union and Christiana.
4. The Forsyth Mission.
5. The Davie Mission.
6. Immanuel, Luther's and Prosperity.
We are informed that St Luke's and Concordia have called a pastor,
and that St. Steven's and Mt. Olive are making arrangements to call a
pastor as soon as possible, and also Union and Christiana are looking
forward to the calling of a pastor soon. Immanuel, Luther's and Pros-
perity are already provided for.
We recommend that the Forsyth and the Davie Missions be placed
under the care of the Executive Committee.
Respectfully, submitted.
H. A. TREXLER.
R. A. HELMS.
S H. HEONNE.
J. D. MILLER.
The following was adopted in regard to the changes made
in Pastoral Districts, namely, that the Presidents of the Con-
ferences be instructed to notify the congregations concerned in
the changes made in forming new pastorates.
The report of Committe on Appropriations was received, con-
sidered by items, and adopted as a whole.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The Committee find $1,396.62 paid by the different pastorates during
the year.
Synodical fund $506 18
Home Missions . • . . 334 56
Beneficiary Education 152 61
Home Missions of United Synod 69 29
Foreign Missions of " •' 113 98
Orphan's fund 73 04
Theological Professor's salary 142 96
1. We recommend the payment of the following indebtedness:
Lutheran Publication Board, printing Minutes $104 74
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, balance on salary 20 00
" W. W. J. Ritchie, balance on salary 75 00
4* P. L. Miller 93 54
" P. J. Wade 33 33
" R. L. Bame 6 00
" H. W. Jeffcoat 16 67
" R. L. Brown 50 00
Davie Mission 50 00
Parochial blanks 5 00
Interest on $800.00 ;. 48 00
For Prof, salary in Theological Seminary, (the deficit of the three
hundred the full apportion of this Synod) 15004
Beneficiary fund:
To V. C. Ridenhour, Beneficiary $ 25 00
To J. L. Morgan, " 25 00
To W. W. Kennedy, " 25 00
We recommend that after the following expenses are met, that any
amount in Synodical fund be paid to Church Extensions:
2. We recommend the following:
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be asked to provide work, if
possible, for our Theological students during their summer vacation.
1. That the remaining funds for Beneficiary Education and Missions
be turned over to Executive Committee for disposal, in their judgment
and wisdom.
3. We recommend that our congregations be urged to send their appor-
tionment for Beneficiary Education to the Treasurer at as early day as
possible, that our students may be able to return to the institutions at
the opening of the session.
4. We recommend $15.00 salary of Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY.
P. L. MILLER.
H. W. JEFFCOAT.
S. W. WINECOFF.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 4 1
The report of the Board of Church Extension was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION .
The Board has received but one application for a loan of money during
the year. This was from Christ's congregation, in Spencer, for a loan of
$200. We granted this loan, and secured it by a note given by the Trus-
tees, and a mortgage on four building lots in Spencer. The loans past
due have all been collected, except the notes given by Synod. This debt
is increasing instead of decreasing, as the subjoined report of the Treas-
urer shows. The action taken by Synod in 1898, looking to the payment
of these notes of Synod, has not accomplished the desired end.
Praying the co-operation of Synod in this noble and important work of
aiding in building temples of the Lord, we
Respectfully submit this report,
W. A. LUTZ, President.
C. B KING, Secretary.
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
JONAS COOK.
Report of Treasurer of Board of Church Extension.
M. L. Stevens, Treasurer, In account with Board of Church Exten-
sion:
DR.
To amt. on hand as reported at Salisbury,
May, 1899 $ 75 28
June 8— To Cash from J. D. Heilig, Treas., amt. re'cd.
Synod for B'd of Church Extension . . 66 90
Sept. 23 To Cash from Concord National Bank in pmt
of certificates of Dep. and Int. on same. $928 82— $1071 00
Cr.
By Loan to officers of Christ's Church,
Spencer, N. C $200 00
By Balance on hand $871 00 — $1071 00
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Cash in Treasury $87 1 00
Note on St. Mark's, China Grove 200 00
Int. due on same to June 1, 1900 12 00
Note of Officers .of Synod due May, 1897,
(Balance) 217 73
Int. due on same 15 49
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Note on Officers of Synod due May, 1897. . 364 00
Int. due on same 43 68
Note on Christ's Church, Spencer 200 00
Total $1923 90
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
The report of Committee on Speakers for next Convention
was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVEN-
TION.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. V. R. Stickley, Principal;
Rev. R. A. Helms, Alternate.
Address on Missions — Rev. W. A. Lutz, Principal; Rev. L. E. Busby,
Alternate.
Address on Beneficence, or Divine Stewardship — Rev. A. G. Voigt,
D. D., Principal; Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie, Alternate.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN
H. W. JEFFCOAT.
W. W. J. RITCHIE.
The report of Committee on Apportionment was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your Committee beg leave to submit the following:
Upon examination of the apportionment table of last year we find that
the action of Synod, leaving the Church Extension column blank and
adding the amount of same to the Synodical Treasury Fund, has not been
done. We recommend that Synod reaffirm said action, and authorize
your Committee to make the change.
V. Y. BOOZER.
H. N. MILLER.
R. A. HELMS.
V. I. BECK.
E. S. SHOOF.
Report of Committee on Apportionment. — Continued.
PASTORS.
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N. C. SYNOD.
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S. D. Steffey . .
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H. A. Trexler
P. J. Wade. . . .
H. M. Brown .
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C. A. Brown
V. R. Stickley....
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Vacant
J. Q. Wertz
V. Y. Boozer
P. L. Miller
W. W. J. Ritchie
C. B. Miller
R.C.Holland...
A. G. Voigt
G. D. Bernheim.
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Vacant
J. H. C. Fisher .
Vacant
W. A. Lutz
C. B. Cox
R. A. Helms
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Vacant
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J, A. Linn
E. W. Leslie
H. W. Jeffcoat. .
R. L. Brown ....
E. P. Parker
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44 MINUTES OF
The report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Busi-
ness was received, considered by items, and adopted as indi-
cated below.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee, having examined the Minutes of last Synod, 1899,
call the attention of Synod to the following items:
1. On page 22 we find a resolution requesting the United Synod "to
prepare a blank parochial report for the uniform use of the District
Synods in the United Synod " Has this resolution been communicated
to the United Synod?
2 On page 33 we find the usual resolutions, "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 offerings be taken for this object;" and also "That the
churches set apart two Sundays of each year — Whitsunday and the sec-
ond Sunday in November or some other suitable day— for receiving mis-
sionary offerings." Feeling assured that compliance with such resolu-
tions— our own acts — is essential to our growth in systematic and scrip-
tural beneficence, we feel constrained to repeat the question— often pro-
pounded heretofore — have the pastors of the Synod "urged" this matter
upon their Sunday Schools and congregations, as per resolution ?
3. On page 37 is a recommendation to rearrange the Synod into two
Conferences ? Has this been done ?
4. On page 43 we notice that the report on the Revision of Synod's
Constitution was "laid on table for consideration at next Convention."
What shall be done with this report now ?
5. We find two resolutions regarding pa3rment of our proportionate
part of Theological Professor's salary; one on page 24 and one on page
52. The former appropriates $300 for the session of 1899-1900, and
authorizes to be paid out of Synodical Treasury any deficit remaining
after the congregations' offerings have been received. The latter resolu-
tion instructs the pastors "who have not raised their proportionate part
of Theological Professor's salary" to collect the same immediately after
their return home, and forward to the Treasurer of Synod." What is the
result of Synod's efforts, as per resolutions ?
HENDERSON N. MILLER.
P. J. WADE.
S. D. STEFFEY.
R. A. GOODMAN.
JNO. A. SLOOP.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 45
Item i. No.
Resolved, That this item (I Minutes, page 22 on Parochial blanks) be
brought to the attention of our delegates to the United Syuod.
Item 2. In part.
Item 3. Yes.
Item 4, on constitution. It was moved that this report
referred to be laid on table for one year.
Item 5. In part.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That this Synod reaffirms its interest in the Theological
Seminary of the United Synod, and its willingness to co-operate in its
support, and that $300 be appropriated to this purpose for the session of
1900-1901, and that if this amount is not received from the congregations,
the remainder be paid from the Synodical Treasury.
Memorials of Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and Rev. C. A.
Rose were read, and adopted by a rising vote. (See Memorial
page. )
The report of the Special Committee to Review the Manu-
script of the History of the North Carolina Synod was received,
considered by items, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW MANUSCRIPT OF
THE PROPOSED HISTORY OF THE NORTH CAR-
OLINA SYNOD.
Your Committee, appointed to review Manuscripts of the History of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, prepared, as per reso-
lution of Synod, by Revs. Geo. H. Cox and G. D. Bernheim, D. D., would
respectfully submit the following facts with accompanying recommenda-
tions:
1. That they have attentively listened to the reading of said manu-
script.
2. Whilst not in a position to verify in their minutiae all the facts con-
tained therein, they are strongly impressed with the general faithfulness
with which the stirring deeds of the past are recorded and believe, that
the authors are not only to be commended but also, in view of the diffi-
culties, incident to such a task, are to be congratulated on furnishing the
Church with so admirable a work.
3. The manuscript reveals just such a spirit of loyalty as might have
been expected from the authors chosen. Not seeking to overdraw the
prestige of our own Synod on the one hand or, on the other, to reflect
46 MINUTES OF
upon any other Synod, in any period of our Church's history in this
country, they have fairly vindicated the good name of the "Mother
Synod" and sprung surprises alike agreeable to those who love and dis-
comfiting to such as might lightly esteem her.
4. In the chapter on the rupture between the North Carolina and Ten-
nessee Synods, the authors, loath to touch upon anything that might, in
the least, tend to mar the present amicable relations between the two, have
felt impelled, only from a sense of duty and the necessities of the case, to
state the facts as they are. This they have done in as mild a way as is
consistent with a true record of the unfortunate event.
5. The work, erudite enough, is written in mainly a popular style and,
whilst all will find it interesting, will prove especially pleasing to the
masses of our Church readers.
6. In addition to the body of the work, it is proposed to have tabulated
records of each minister and ever}7 congregation, ever connected with
the Synod, which for statistical purposes as well as for the future his-
torian will greatly add to the value of the work.
7. The volume when published will be an octavo of pages.
8. Your Committee in addition to the above facts would offer the fol-
lowing recommendations:
(1.) That we as a Synod authorize the publication of said manuscript,
as a suitable Centenary Memorial of our Synod, provided a sufficient
number of subscriptions may be secured to cover the cost.
(2.) That the authors be requested to furnish cuts of themselves, the
same to be placed as a frontispiece to the published volume.
(3.) That, in addition to the sincere thanks of this Synod, the authors,
at the proper time and in some suitable way, be remunerated for their
efficient and painstaking services.
(4. ) That a committee of experienced persons be appointed to take in
hand the securing of subscriptions and the publication of the work, said
committee to make the best terms possible for the Synod and go to press
(not later than May 1st, 1901), in time to have the work appear by May
14th, 1903. Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN.
HENDERSO"N N. MILLER.
W. B. ONEY.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the report of the
Committee to Review Manuscript of the History of the North
Carolina Synod, with prayer by Rev. R. L,. Patterson.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 47
SEVENTH SESSION.
2.30 P. M., May 7TH.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. C. K. Iyippard.
The consideration of the report of the Committee on Manu-
script of the History of the North Carolina Synod was resumed,
and the report was adopted as a whole.
The report of the Committee on President's Report was
received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The report of the President of his official acts during the year, and of
matters pertaining to the history and work of this Synod, presents a
succinct and valuable record of events coming under his official notice
and jurisdiction, and at the same time is a record of official faithfulness.
1. The attention of Synod is called to the sad duty of this body to
suitably recognize the dispensation of Providence, which has bereft us of
two ministerial brethren, viz.: Rev. C. A. Rose, who at the time of his
death, was president of this body, and of Rev. William Spener Bowman,
D. D., an eminent servant of God in the ministerial office of our Church.
We recommend that a suitable memorial of each of these dear brethren
be presented by committees as follows: On Memorial of Rev. Rose —
Revs. Stickley and Steffey. On Memorial of Dr. Bowman — Revs. Lutz,
Linn and Busby.
2. Of the matters to which the attention of Synod is called, and not in
the hands of the committee already appointed or acted upon at this con-
vention, we call attention to the notice made by the President of the
imperative necessity of increasing of income for the beneficiary fund,
and unite with the President in commending this important matter to
the serious attention of Synod, and respectfully refer this item to the
consideration of the committee on apportionment.
Our attention is called also to the fact that delegates to the approach-
ing convention of the United Synod are to be elected at this meeting of
our Synod. We recommend that we proceed to the election of delegates
to United Synod at this afternoon session.
As the President's report will go upon record, we submit the foregoing
as all that is needfal to be presented in this paper.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
V. Y. BOOZER.
G. C. HINE.
EDWARD SIFFORD.
48 MINUTES OF
The report of Committee to Nominate Members for the
Executive Committee was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATION OF EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.
The Committee to Nominate an Executive Committee, beg leave to sug-
gest, in addition to the officers of Synod, the name of Mr. J. A. Cline.
A. G. VOIGT.
C. A. BROWN.
A. D. STEFFEY.
The report of Committee on the State of the Church was
received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH,
The faith of the Lord Jesus Christ still lives among us. This sum-
marizes the impression made upon your Committee by the congregational
reports on the state of religion. There is no boasting of great things.
There are no wonderful baptisms of the Holy Ghost. But there are
manifestations of the Spirit, evidencing the inner life that pervades our
churches. In none of the reports placed in our hands is there a note of
despondency. There are difficulties to be overcome. But these are
viewed with courage, confidence and presentiment uf victory.
Considered in detail, the leading facts which appear from the congre-
gational reports are these:
1. The means of grace are held in honor among us. Pastors labor dili-
gently to preach the Word and to bring the Sacraments of the Lord to
the people and the people to the sacraments. Nor do they labor in vain.
Full churches and large communions appear to be the rule, and children
are brought into the current of life that streams from Christ through the
ordinance of baptism.
2. The summary of the parochial reports should indicate an increase of
membership. There have been losses by death, removal and other
causes; but the prevailing tone of the pastors' reports is that the losses
are more than offset by accessions. The movement of population from
country to town, and from old congregations to new organizations affects
the growth of some churches.
3. Sunday School work and Catechetical instruction receive careful
attention throughout the Synod. This is as it should be. Perhaps even
more emphasis might profitably be laid upon this feature. The hope of
the Church lies in the faith begotten and developed in the minds of the
young. Some Christians are inclined to view the Sunday School chiefly
as an agency to effect conversions among the young. But we believe
NORTH CAROLINA SYKOD. 49
that children brought to the Lord in baptism are truly His, and our duty
is by indoctrinating them to preserve them in the faith and fold of
Christ and to develop their efficiency for the service of the Lord.
4. Works are the evidence of faith, and prominently works of benevo-
lence. There is growth of liberality in our churches; if not as rapid a
growth as is desirable, nevertheless growth. Improvements upon church
property are reported from various quarters. Interest in mission, orphan
and educational work is sustained. Efforts to pay pastors' salaries
promptly and regularly continue. It is with regret that we hear of some
■complaints of salaries slowly paid. Deficiency in this respect is probably
owing more to a lack of method in raising salaries than to an unwilling-
ness on the part of churches to meet obligations to pastors.
5. The spiritual life and growth of congregations are not easily deter-
mined. In individual instances we may note marked changes. But in
an entire congregation or community the uplift, especially if it be healthy
and lasting, will be observed only gradually. It is gratifying to note that
the opinion of the pastors and lay delegates, expressed in their reports,
is to the effect that there has been a deepening cf spiritual life. Peace
and harmony are certainly fruits of the spirit; and these seem to prevail
in all congregations.
6. As a conclusion to this report we recommend that the last item of
last year's report on the State of the Church be reiterated by Synod;
namety as follows:
A large number of these pastoral reports refer to numerous transfers.
Many of onr people seem to be on the move. This feature is of sufficient
prominence to engage the special attention of Synod. Your committee
would recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is the sentiment of this Synod, that our members
moving from one pastorate to another, should identify themselves as soon
as possible with the congregation within whose bounds they take up resi-
dence; and that in recognition of the truth that membership in the
Church of Christ means vital union with the Body of Christ in the use of
means of grace, and Christian fellowship with the people of God, our
pastors should co-operate earnestly and promptly in effecting proper
transfers, that these wandering sheep be as soon as possible brought under
proper pastoral care.
Respectfully submitted,
A.
G.
VOIGT.
w,
. A.
LUTZ.
R.
L.
BROWN.
M.
J.
ANTHONY.
L.
D.
PEELER.
W. L. JENKINS.
O MINUTES OP
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That Synod request the Board of Church Extension to con-
sent to a reduction of the rate of interest on her indebtedness to the Board
from 6 per cent, to 4 per cent,
Resolved, That this Synod reaffirm its action of last year (page 33,
minutes '99) in regard to the apportionment for Home and Foreign Mis-
sions of the United Synod.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the warmest thanks of Synod be and are^hereby ex-
tended to the pastor and members of Albemarle Lutheran Church, and to
the kind citizens of the city, for the very hospitable entertainment of
this body during this conveution; and that the pastor be requested to read
this resolution before his congregation.
On motion, the following resolution concerning our indebted-
ness to the Theological Seminary, was adopted:
Resolved, That the President be requested immediately upon the ad-
journment of Synod to give an order whereby the $300 voted to the
Theological Seminary for the current year, be sent to H. S. Trout, Treas-
urer of Seminary Board, and also whatever may be in our Treasury of
last year, be sent to be credited upon our apportionment for the year
1898 to 1S99; that said Treasurer of Seminary Board may include the same
in his report to the Board of Directors to meet at Winston, N. C, May
1 6th, 1900.
The Secretary was authorized to have 2,000 copies of the
Minutes printed.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
It was voted that the next annual meeting of the Synod be
held at Frieden's, Gibsonville, N. C, beginning on Thursday
before the first Sunday in May, 1901, at 10 o'clock A. M.
The President made the following appointments:
1. Archivarius — Prof. Rdgar Bowers.
2. Examining Committee — Revs. K. G. Voigt, D. D., Robt.
C. Holland, D. D., E. S. Brown. Geo. H. Cox, L,. E. Busby.
3. On Ordination Service — Revs. C. L> T. Fisher, Principal;
J. A. Linn, Alternate.
The following ministers and laymen were elected delegates
and alternates to the United Synod to be held at Winston ;
May 1 6th, 1900.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
51
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Principals.
Holland, R. C.
Voigt, A. G.
Cox, G. H.
Miller, C. B.
King, C. B.
Lutz, W. A.
Busby, L. E.
Stickley, V. R.
Linn, J. A.
Alternates.
Miller, H. N.
Boozer, V. Y.
Brown, C. A.
Trexler, H. A.
Wertz, J. Q.
Fisher, C. L. T.
Brown, H. M.
Steffey, S. D.
Brown, B. S.
LAY.
Principals.
Bernhardt, C. T.
Heilig, Jas. D.
Brown, F. B.
Wessell, A. D.
Patterson, Jno. K.
Yeager, M. L.
Barrringer, C. D.
Hearne, S. H.
Hine, C. G.
Alternates.
Stevens, M. L.
Peeler, Jenkins.
Peeler, L. D.
Ritchie, Geo. E.
Cline, T. A.
Cook, Jonas.
Brown, P. M.
Jenkins, W. L.
Dry, Geo. W.
ORPHAN HOME.
The following resolution was adopted in regard to the Or-
phan Home:
Resolved, That we have heard with much pleasure of the purchase of
new quarters for our Orphan home; and we reaffirm our hearty endorse-
ment and support of the institution. Also, that we will encourage the
circulation of the "Messenger" in our congregations and Sunday Schools.
The minutes were approved and ordered to be printed.
On motion, Synod adjourned according to prescribed form,
to meet on Thursday before the first Sunday in May, 1901 , at
10 o'clock A. M,, at Frieden's Evangelical Lutheran Church ,
Gibsonville, N. C.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
52
PREACHING DURING SYNOD.
ADDRESS AND SERMONS DELIVERED DURING SYNOD,
Beneficence— Thursday, 8 P. M., by Rev. H. N. Miller,
Ph. D.
Beneficiary Education— Friday, 8 P. M.., by Rev. V. Y.
Boozer.
Missions— Saturday, 8 P. M.,«by Rev. E. W. Leslie.
Address— Saturday, 8 P. M., by Rev. C K. Lippard, mis-
sionary-elect to Japan.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
ALBEMARLE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. W. A. Lutz; 8 P. M., Rev. R. A. Helms.
M. E. CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. Robt. C. Holland, D. D.; 8 P. M., Rev.
Geo. H. Cox.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. V. R. Stickley.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. H. M. Brown; 8 P. M., Rev. W. W. J.
Ritchie.
CENTURY METHODIST CHURCH.
ii A. M., Rev. E. W. Leslie.
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NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 57
REV. C. A. ROSE.
On July 2, 1S99, the death angel came on his mission to earth; silently
entered the Bethel parsonage at Zeb; and with his relentless hand touched
our late president, the Rev. C. A. Rose, and all of him that was mortal
was dead, while the immortal, the soul, our beloved brother himself,
was borne away upon the pinions of shining angels up to the throne of
the God whom he had faithfully loved and served. ^
Born March n, 1857, he sojourned in this, world 42 years, 3 months,
and 21 days, be oved, honored, and respected by all who knew him.
Early in life he consecrated himself to work for fesus in the Holy
Gospel Ministry. From that moment he never swerved from his vow.
Through difficulties, trials, and temptations he pressed on uutil having
completed his studies, literary and theological, he was ordained by the
South West Virginia Synod at Clover Hollow, Giles County, Va., in
August, 1881. For three years he served the Floyd pastorate, and then
returned to his native State in response tc a call from the Bethel ( Rowan)
pastorate of this Synod. Here he labored earnestly and faithfully for fif-
teen long years, winning many souls for Jesus, building up the churches
under his care, exerting a salutary influence upon the whole Synod, and
carving out for himself an abiding place in the hearts and affections of
all who knew him.
But who does not realize that all has not been said when we look into
each other's faces today aud say that his family has lost a loving hus-
husband and father; the community a wise counsellor and friend; the
Church a noble Christian man; aud the ministry one of its bright and
shining lights?
Such a life as that he lived cannot die. It lives again; is living toda)r;
and will long continue to live in lives mate better aud purer by his
noble example. It lives today in the presence of the God of Heaven,
where it will continue to live forever and forever. God help us. one and
all to cherish his memory and walk in his footsteps! And when the
summons shall come calling us, one iy one, to go down through the
dark valley and shadow of death, may we, like him, gently fold our
hands, commend our spirits to the God of all grace, and sweetly fall
asleep in the arms of Jesus.
GEO. H. COX
V. R. STICKLEY.
S. D. STEFFEY.
58 MINUTES OF
REV. WILLIAM SPENER BOWMAN, D. D.
This beloved and eminent servant of God was born in Shenandoah
County, Virginia, on the third day of August, 1830. Possessing natural
aptitude in study he acquired a fair education in the schools of his county
and by private application. Upon arriving at his majority, moved by
what he considered an unmistakable call to the gospel ministry, he be-
gan the study of theology under the direction of certain pastors of the
Virginia Synod, and was granted ad interim license by Rev. A. P. Lud-
den, then president of the Virginia Synod, December 3, 1833. and was
formally licensed by that Synod in 1854 at Mastinsburg, Va., after being
examined by a committee consisting of Revs. R. A. Fink, C. P. Krautt
and A. P. Ludden. On the 20th of October, 1836, at Woodstock, Va., he
was solemnly ordained to the ministry of the word, the ordination ser-
mon being preached by Rev. John B. Davis, and at once began to show
that talent in the pulpit which gave him a recognized preeminence among
his brethren, and which made him specially prominent as a speaker on
great occasions
His first charge was in Page County, Virginia, St Paul's
and Naked Creek; and. July 1, 1854, became pastor of
Zion and Salem and Melancthon Chapel in Augusta County, Va. He
served this charge until 1856, when he accepted a call to Hebron Church,
Madison County, Va. He served this historic church with marked
faithfulness and ability until May 1, 1859 An urgent call came to
him to take charge of a mission church in Charleston, S. C. He obeyed
and for twenty years he labored in this city, and established Wentworth
Street (St. Andrew's) Lutheran Church, which is his special monument,
and from which, at his own request, he was buried March 29, 1900.
In 1 88 1 he resigned his church in Charleston and accepted a call to the
Church of the Ascension, Savannah, Ga., which he served for ten "years,
after which in the spring of 1891 he removed to Charlotte, N. C, in obe-
dience to a call from St. Mark's. He was pastor of this church until
January 1S98, the date of his resignation and retirement from the minis-
try consequent upon a stroke of paralysis, which resulted in his death
March 26, 1900, at Mt. Pleasant, N. C. He was buried in Magnolia cem-
etery, Charleston, S. C The degree of doctor of divinity was confer-
red upon him in 1870 by Newberry College, S. C, the presidency of
which was subsequently offered him, but which he was moved to decline.
Your committee recommend the adoption of the following testimonial:
Whfxeas, God in great love gave to our Lutheran church a sub-shep-
herd after his own heart in the person of Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., and
Whereas, The church, after having learned to much appreciate and
greatly love this brother for his work s sake, and
Whereas, God has called in his loan, in the death of Rev. W. S.
Bowman, D. D., on March 26, 1900, therefore be it
Resolved 1. That we bow in humble submission to this dispensation of
our dear Heavenly Father.
Resolved 2. That in the death of Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D , the
North Carolina Synod, the United Synod, and the Church at large, has
lost a faithful shepherd and a sound scriptorian from our church.
Resolved, 2. That we dedicate a page in our Minutes to his memory and
send a copy of this paper to the bereaved widow, assuring her of our deep
sympathy in her sore trial and loss.
W, A. LUTZ. J. A. LINN. J. O. WERTZ.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 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 assess-
ment.
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 tne former 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 satisfactory
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 minis-
ters, 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 confir-
mation.
7. Resolved, That any young man receiving aid from this Synod shall
execute a bond to the Treasurer to pay back in full to Synod, with inter-
est, the amounts as severally received b}' 1 im during the prosecution of
his studies; in the evut he voluntarily abandons the active work of the
ministry, is deposed or unites with another denomination, before the ex-
piration of seven years' faithful service— such seven years' faithful ser-
vice as a Lutheran minister to be considered as 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 observed in reporting: 1. At-
60 MINUTES OF
tendance upon the various means of grace, such as public worship, the
attention paid thereto, and observance of the Sacrament ofJBaptism and
the Lord's Supper. 2. Giving the number in the increase of ^member-
ship 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 benevo-
lent 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 assembling of
Synod.
10. Resolved, That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions used
in the organization of Children's Societies and Women'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 com-
ply 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 membership, 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 ^ength 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 Luth-
eran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
14. Resolved, That the President at the conclusion of each annu-
al 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.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 6 1
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 wishj '\'to report to Synod; but that it be left option-
al 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 ves-
try, 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 Mis-
sions, etc., a collection be taken for the objects in whose interests the
meeting is held.
20. Resolved, That Synod, disapproves of church councils, congrega-
tions 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 com-
pliance 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 congre-
gation 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 assist-
ance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina College for
his literary course and our Southern Theological Seminary for his theo-
logical course.
In calling a Pastor, notice the form printed for use as seen on follow-
ing page.
62 MINUTES OF
PASTOR'S CALL.
TO REV
Grace, M&rcy, 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 pas-
torate has according to the Formula of Government of the Evangelical
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 catechization of the young, main-
tain Christian discipline, and perform all the other'duties of the gospel
ministry accordiog to the Word of God and the rules and usages of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church, your services to commence on or about
i . . . .
(i)
To encourage yon 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
. . ... 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 fullness
of the blessings of the gospel of peace.
Given under ..... hand this ...... day of ...... 1 . .
(3)
(Signed) _
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical Luth-
eran pastorate of . . ... (4)
Signatures of other officers.
Inttruetions for Filling- Blanks.
(1) — The blank space may be filled up with any details, concerning the charge, that
maybe 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 call in addition to the President of
the Congregational Meeting.
rForm to be used by the congregations of the North Carolina Synod.]
63
MINUTES
OF THE
CALLED SESSION
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, FEB. 20, 1900.
Pursuant of a call for a special meeting of the North Caro-
lina Synod "to consider the interests pertaining to North
Carolina College," the above Synod met in St. John's Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church, Rev. L- E. Busby, pastor, Salisbury,
N. C, on Tuesday, u A. M., February 20th, igoo.
The regular and morning liturgical service was conducted
by the pastor ; after which the order for the opening up of
Synod was conducted by the President, Rev. C. B. Miller.
On roll call, 19 clerical and 12 lay delegates answered to their
names. Absentees wyere noted, and several, through verbal
and written requests, were excused:
64 MINUTES OF
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Names. When Ordained. Postoffice.
*Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D ... 1849 Wilmington, N. C
*Rev. W. S. Bowman, D. D., . . . .1852 Mt. Pleasant, N. C
*Rev. W. H. Cone, 1858 New Market, Va
*Rev. M. Wolf. i860 Ridgeway, N. C
*Rev George F. Schaeffer, ... 1861 Monroe, Ga
Ex.:;:Rev. J. H. Fesperman, .... 1865 .... Barium Springs, N. C
—Rev. W. R. Ketchie 1868 Kappa, N. C
— Rev. R L. Brown 1868 Woodside, N. C
—Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D . . . . 1869 Charlotte, N. C
*Rev. E. P. Parker 1871 Gibsonville, N. C
Ex.*Rev. Geo. H. Cox 1872 Organ Church, N. C
*Rev. H. M. Brown 1873 Brick Church, N. C
Ex.*Rev. V. R. Stickley 1875 Enocnville, N. C
*Rev. J. A. Linn 1877 Mt. Pleasant, N. C
—Rev. W. A. Lutz 1S77 Winston, N. C
—Rev. B. S. Brown 1S78 Russell, N. C
—Rev. L. E. Busby . 1878 ....... Salisbury, N. C
*Rev. T. H. Strohecker 1S80 Barium Springs, N. C
—Rev. J O. Wertz 1881 China Grove, N. C
—Rev. W. B. Oney 1S81 Concord, N. C
*Rev A. G. Voigt, D. D 1883 Wilmington, N. C
—Rev. C. L. T. Fisher 1884 Charlotte, N. C
—Rev. H. A. Trexler 1SS6 Manning, N. C
—Rev. C. B. King 1887 ....... Charlotte, N. C
—Rev. C. B. Miller 1887 Concord, N. C
—Rev. C. A. Brown 1889 Salisbury, N. C
—Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, 1890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C
—Rev. P. J. Wade 1S91 Tyro Shops. N. C
—Rev. S. D. Steffey 1S92 Concord, N. C
— Rev. V. Y. Boozer 1894 Burlington, N. C
*Rev. H. W.Jeffcoat 1894 Bear Poplar, N. C
*Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D 1894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C
—Rev. P. L. Miller . 1895 Albemarle, N. C
*Rev. C. Brown Cox 1398 Asheville, N. C
Ex.*Rev. E. W. Leslie 1898 " • Craven, N. C
*R. A. Helms
— W. W. J. Ritchie
— Present, *Absent, Excused.
NORTH* CAROLINA SYNOD. 65
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorate.
—A. S. Heilig Salisbury, N. C St. John's.
—Geo. E. Ritchie Govern, N. C St. John's (Cabarrus).
ex.— H. A. Graeber China Grove, N. C { Ebenezer.
— H. A. Holshouser Eli, N. C Immanuel.
f Low's.
*Wm. Kime Pleasant Lodge, N. C i R^and.
[ St. Paul's.
a. e. — Nathan Brown Woodside, N. C j Christiana
-C. M. Poole, M. D Craven, N. C { It Matthew's.
*C. P. Walter Sunny Side, N. C j xr'iriity °h'S'
*Geo. W. Dry Dry's Mills, N. C j ^"tf^Sjjf11'8,
( Grace .
*Capt. A. Jacob Fisher Salisbury, N. C < Salem.
( Lebanon.
_ T _ „, . „ „ _ f Lutheran Chapel.
— T. L. Ross.. China Grove, N. C <, gt jrark<q
*Walter Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C I Bethel'11111*7'
( Albemarle.
— S. C. Ketchie Salisbury, N. C < Christ's.
( Mt. Zion (Richfield).
•nr A r t -i u ^- r* ( St. I'aul'S.
-W.A.Lentz Zeb^.C 1 Bethel.
(St. Michael's.
*L. W. Kimball Troutman's, N. C < St. Paul's.
( Amity.
— L. C. Chrisman Burlington, N. C .Macedonia.
*C. T. Wagoner Greensboro, N. C ''.Peace.
*T. L. Miller Concord, N. C St. James'.
*F. W. Theiling Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
*H. L. Vollers Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
( St. Andrew's.
— Joseph A. Walton Concord, N. C - Centre Grove.
I Mt. Hermon.
— D. J. Goodman Cleveland, N. C St. Luke's.
Concordia.
*D. A Swink Winston, N C Augsburg.
*Edmund G. Lipe Concord, N. C Cold Water.
*A. H. Peninger Reimer, N. C Prosperity.
( Reformation.
J. St
— E. S.Shoaf. Tyro Shops, N. C < St. Luke's.
(Pilgrim.
J St. Matthew's
1 St . Luke's.
( Bethany.
-< Nazareth.
( Shiloh.
Asheville, N". C St. Paul's.
Mt. Carmel.
Luther's.
Hopewell.
(St. Matthew's.
( Providence
— Present. ^Absent. Excused.
66 MINUTES" OF
The Committee on "Bids for the new location of North
Carolina College, made its report through its chairman, Rev.
R. C. Holland, D. D. The report is as follows:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR LOCATION OF
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
•
The committee to seek bids for a different location of North Carolina
College appointed under resolution on page 37 ofthe Minutes of the Ninety-
Seventh Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Caro-
lina, and named in resolution page 59 of the same, held its first meeting
in Concord, May 27, 1899, at 11 A. M. Present — Mr. Geo. E. Ritchie,
Revs. C. B. Miller and R. C. Holland. Absent— Rev. C. A. Rose and
Mr. T. L. Ross.
Committee organized with Rev. R. C. Holland as Chairman, and Rev.
C. B. Miller as Secretary.
Having definitely ascertained that the specific duty of the committee
was to solicit bids for a change of location of North Carolina College,
and that the manner of doing so was the only thing left to our discretion,
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, 1. That in the execution of our commission we desire to
enter into the spirit of the North Carolina Synod, which we interpret to
be the welfare of the College, and that the opening for bids is with a
view to a final and intelligent decision ofthe Synod with reference to its
location. This committee concludes, therefore, that its mission is to
seek to furnish data in the way of bids for the use of Synod at its next
convention. This seems to be the sphere of its authority, and in the
execution of this commission we will foster no agitation that will tend to
militate against the institution, it being our conviction that if the College
is to remain at Mt. Pleasant, it shall do so with the good will and en-
dorsement of the Synod and with the purpose of hearty co-operation,
and that the same good-will, endorsement and co-operation shall follow
the College wherever the College may be located under the decision of
the S}mod.
Resolved, 2. That it is our conviction that the Sjmod, has acted within
its powers in its action in regard to removal, but that we take no definite
action in soliciting bids until we have more thoroughly examined into
the relation of the Synod to the College.
Resolved, j. That the Chairman of the Committee be authorized and
instructed to investigate the legal relation of the Synod to the College,
and 1 he Synod's power in the matter of removal, and that the Committee
be called together whenever the Chairman shall so direct.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 67
The second meeting of the committee was held August 17th, 1899, at
the residence of Mr. Geo. E. Ritchie at Govern, Cabarrus County, N. C.
Present— Mr. Geo. E. Ritchie and Revs. C. B. Miller and R. C. Holland.
The Committee having concluded that full power and authority vested
in the Synod to remove the College, it was thereupon resolved that we
proceed to execute our commission, and that a call for bids be made and
be published in The Lutheran "Visitor, Our Church Paper, The Charlotte
Observer, and the Salisbury, Greensboro and Winston papers. The form
of said call for bids was as follows:
"The Committee whose names are subjoined was appointed by the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina at its convention held at
Salisbury in May, 1899, to receive bids for the future location of North
Carolina College, and in pursuance of its commission makes announce-
ment as follows:
"Bids for the location of North Carolina College will be received and in
good time and in good faith referred for final discussion to the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, if filed with the Chairman of this
Committee, on or before the 15th day of November, 1899.
"The Committee hereby reserves for the said Synod the right to reject
any and all bids. All bids received will, however, be careful y considered
in the light of the future welfare of the College.
"The College is under the special care of the Evange'ical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina, and whenever located will command the
Synod's loyal support, and the community securing the location may
presume upon the Synod's co-operation in achieving the highest efficiency
of the institution.
Signed. ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
CHAS. B. MILLER.
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
T. L. ROSS."
A third meeting of the Committee was held at Concord, November 25,
1899. Present— Mr. Geo. E- Ritchie, Rev. Chas. B. Miller and Rev. R. C.
Holland.
The Chairman of the Committee presented two communications received
in response to the published notice calling for bids for the location of the
College, one being a formal bid from Salisbury, and the other an over-
ture from a Committee of the Tennessee Synod on behalf of Lenoir Col
lege. The former was conditioned upon the College beginning the
session of 1900 and 1901 at its new location in Salisbury; the latter upon
the Synod's final decision to remove the :rn its present site.
In view of the condition annexed to the Salisbury bid, and also of the
general interests of the College, the Committee deemed it advisable to
68 MINUTES OF
suggest a called meeting of Synod to be held at an early day to consider
the report of the Committee on Bids, and also to take under advisement
the general interest of the College. Thereupon the following resolutions
were adopted :
Resolved, i. That the Committee having performed the duty assigned
it, deposit with the President of Synod a memorandum of its proceed-
ings, and a copy of the bid and overture in its hands.
Resolved, 2. That the Chairman of this Committee make a full report
to Synod of its proceedings taken from time to time.
The papers above referred to as filed with the committee are herewith
submitted in their original form, marked "A" and "B" respectively, and
made a part of this report, and read as. follows:
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina:
We, the citizens of Salisbury, through the undersigned committee do
hereby offer the sum of $8,500 (eighty-five hundred dollars) in money,
subscriptions, and 16 acres of land eligibly located in the incorporated
limits of the city on condition that North Carolina College be perma-
nently located in our city. We also agree to extend and macadamize
Fulton Street to the college grounds. This offer is made on condition
that said college begin the session of 1900 and 1901 at its new location in
Salisbury.
The committee are satisfied that ten thousand dollars can be raised and
the site is fully worth sixty-five hundred dollars.
Respectfully,
S. F. LORD.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
Dear Bro. : At a recent meeting of the committee appointed at the
last meeting of the Tennessee Synod to confer with your committee of
the North Carolina Synod in regard to uniting North Carolina and Le-
noir colleges the following action was taken:
First, That owing to the recent location of Lenoir College at Hickory
and its present prosperous condition we could entertain no proposition
for its removal elsewhere.
Second, That we are unwilling and do not make any bid for North
Carolina College unless your committee has thoroughly and permanently
decided the question of its removal from Mt. Pleasant, N. C. We do not
desire to be a party to any unpleasantness.
Third, In case you have so decided we offer,
1st. A gift of ten thousand dollars, the same being a half interest in
Lenoir college buildings and campus and avenue, containing 23 acres,
the same being not more than par value.
2nd. Six hundred dollars in 12 building lots now selling at $100 each,
the same being half their value.
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 69
Fourth, Equal representation on Board of Trustees, etc.
Fifth, All of our moral support and whatever advantage there may be
in uniting with a school in successful operation and in a live and grow-
ing town.
Our school now has enrolled 103, 83 of whom are in the college classes.
Of course this offer is conditioned upon the adoption of articles of co-
operation in case you should decide to accept it.
We pray for the furtherance of the educational interests of our people
in this State, and fraternally submit the above to your prayful consider-
ation.
W. A. DEATON.
R. A. YODER.
C. L. MILLER.
The committee is under the sad necessity of calling the attention
of the Synod to the death of a valued member of the commit-
tee, Rev. C. A. Rose, occurring soon after its first meeting. Deprived of
his wise couusels we were deeply sensible of our own loss, as well as of
the Synod, of which he was president.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, Chairman.
December 19, 1S99.
The report was received, and the committee discharged.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That all papers presented to Synod bearing on the educa-
tional interests of Synod be placed into the hands of a committee of
five, whose duty it shall be to report at 2 P. M., a programme for or-
derly procedure in and due consideration of the whole matter.
Revs. Dr. R. A. Yoder, W. A. Deaton, C. L,. Miller, J. L.
Deatou, and W. L. Darr were received as advisory members.
The first three named were present to represent the overture
made by the Tennessee Synod looking towards a union of the
North Carolina College and Lenoir College.
The President called for all papers on the college subject to
be put into the hands of the committee. The committee was
appointed as follows: Revs. B. S. Brown, C. B. King, and
V. Y. Boozer, and Messrs. D. J. Goodman and Geo. E.
Ritchie.
H. C. McAlister, Esq., with Capt. Jonas Cook and Mr.
Clarence Heilig constituting the special delegation from Mt.
7 0 MINUTES OF
Pleasant, gave notice that the delegation wished to be heard
during the discussion. The Salisbury and Tennessee Synod
representations gave similar notice.
At 2 P. M. the committee made report:
We your committee recommend,
1. That the committee on bids for the re location of North Carolina
College receive the thanks of Synod for their faithful and conscientious
discharge of duty.
II. That the committee's report be read in open Synod, and that its
items be taken up for consideration in the following order: /
i. The Salisbury Bid.
2. The Overture from the Tennessee Synod.
We have also had placed in our hands a request from the citizens of
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, for hearing with reference to the proposed removal
of North Carolina College from Alt, Pleasant.
We recommend that the duly authorized representatives of Salisbury,
Tennessee Synod and Mt. Pleasant be heard in the order named, and that
afcer the reports are all in the subject be discussed in open Synod.
Respectful}' submitted,
B S. BROWN.
C. B. KING.
V. Y. BOOZER.
GEO. E. RITCHIE.
D. J. GOODMAN.
The report was received, considered b}r items, and adopted.
The bid from Salisbury was read, and Hon. John S. Hen-
derson and Mr. John M. Julian were heard, each of the gen-
tlemen delivering an earnest plea for Salisbury.
The overture from the Tennessee Synod was read, and
Revs. Dr. Yoder, W. A. Deaton and C. L. Miller were heard
in advocacy of the proposed union.
The Mt. Pleasant delegation through Capt. Jonas Cook pre- -
sen ted a protest against the removal of the' college. H. C.
McAlister, Esq., and Mr. Clarence Heilig also spoke.
The subject was then thrown open to general discussion, the
majority of the clerical members participating.
At length the following was discussed and finally adopted:
Whereas, The far-reaching importance of the matter now before
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 7 1
Synod calls for the maturest thought, soundest wisdom and wisest legis-
lation; and
Whereas, The attendance of delegates at this meeting is compara-
tively small,, thus preventing several important pastorates from being
heard from in these discussions; be it therefore
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that it would be un * ise to
change the location of North Carolina College at this time.
Resolved, 2. That a committee of rive be appointed, whose duty it
shall be to take in hand all bids, overtures, papers, etc., relating to the
college subject, thoroughly consider, investigate and digest the same,
and report at the next annual meeting of Synod for further discussion by
that body.
The committee consists of Revs. Dr. R. C. Holland, C. B. Miller, V. Y.
Boozer, Geo. E. Ritchie Esq., and Mr T. L,. Ross.
A vote of thanks was extended to the people of St. John's
Church for their hospitality, after which Synod adjourned.
L. E. BUSBY, Secretary.
SPECIAL CALENDBR.
1. SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
One Sunday in each quarter.
2. CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
Two Sundays in each year to wit: Whitsunday and Second
Sunday of November, or some other suitable days.
INDEX OF REGULAR SESSION.
Apportionment, Report of Committee on 42-43
Advisory Members II
Appropriations, Report of Committee on '-42
Board of Church Extension, Report of 41
Bids for Location of N. C. College, Report of Committee on ... 30-34
Bowman, Rev. W. S., Memorial of 58
Church Institution and Education, Report of Committee on ... . 26-28
Delegates to United Synod 51
Executive Committee, Report of 16-1S
Ex-Secretary' of Synod, Report of 19
Executive Committee, Report of 29-30
Finance, Report of Committee on 36
Letter from Frieden's Congregation 22
Minutes, Report of Committee on 44
North Carolina Synod, Committee to Review Manuscript 45-46
Nomination of Executive Committee, Report of Committee on . . 48
Orphan Home 51
Officers, Election of 1 1
President's Report, Report of Committee on 47
President's Report 8-1 1
Parochial Tables 53-56
Petitions and Absentees, Report of Committee on 20-21
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on . , 28-29
Pastor's Call 62
Roll of Synod ... . 5-7
Rose, Rev. C. A., Memorial of 57
Standing Resolutions of Synod 59-61
Synodical Calendar 2
Special Committees 3
Speakers for next Synod 42
Sessions of Synod, Hours for . . 20
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 48-50.
Statistics, Report of Committee on 37-38
Theological Seminar}', Report of Committee on 23 24
Time and Place of next meeting 4, 50
Treasurer, Report of 12-16
Trusteees of Mont Amcena Seminary, Report of ... , 24-26
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 39
INDEX OF CALLED SESSION.
Bids for Location of North Carolina College, Report of Committee
to Solicit 66-39
Roll of Synod 64-35
Special Calendar 70
MONT AMOENA
Female Seminary,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
Amply large and competent. The thorough work
Faculty, of the institution in the past is sufficient recom-
mendation of the faculty's ability.
All the usual branches of learning are taught in
Courses, the regular literary course, leading to the Classi-
cal and English diplomas. Elocution and Physical
Culture are in regular course. Elective courses. Specialties:
Normal Instruction, Music, Art.
Graduating Course. This department consists of
Music. two teachers, five pianos, and two organs. All
rooms heated by hot water system.
Well equipped for its purpose, with superior home
Building, comforts. New annex heated by hot water sys-
tem. Water and sewerage system lately installed.
Location noted for good health. Students
Healthfulness. hardly ever fail to grow stronger and
healthier. All improvements made accord-
ing to modern sanitary principals.
$105 will pay all expenses for a year, including
Expenses, tuition, furnished room, board, laundry, fuel, light,
and physician's attendance. Music or Art $30 for
the year. Music and Art $50 for the year. No extra fees.
Next session opens Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 12th, 1900
For catalogue or other information, address
Rev. H. N. MILLER, President.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
\l> ito %A> itt
^Pheele^iealgeminaif^
@f the ^nited §^n@d
OF THE
Evangelical Lutheran Church
IN THE SOUTH,
MT. PLEASANT,
Charleston County, South Carolina.
THE NEXT SESSION
ISiTOpens October 3, 1900.
For further information address
J. A. MOREHEAD,
Chairman of Faculty.
JfifYour own institution needing and deserving your
patronage and cordial support.
(t\ w w w
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
I
FRIEDEN'SJIHURCH, GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA,
IV1AY 2 TO IVIA.Y 6, 1901,
Rev. C. A. BROWN, Pastor.
HENKFG & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OFK fUk.H PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C .
NEW MA G FT-T. SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA.
I
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Good Brick Buildings. Large Campus. Strong Faculty.
IN/IT. PLEASANT, IN. C.
FACULTY.
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, A. M., Pres.
EDGAR BOWERS, A. M., Sec.
GEO.
E. E. JOHNSON, Ph. B.
N. E. AULL. A. M.
f. McAllister, a. b.
The Only Male School Owned
and Loyally Fostered by the mem-
bers of the North Carolina Synod.
"It shall be the duty of every minis-
ter in connection with this Synod, to
labor for the upbuilding and preserva-
tion of its institutions of learning." —
Constitution, p. 19, Sec. 5, inf.
"The work of the North Carolina
College is a necessity for the highest
welfare and efficiency of our church in
North Carolina." — Minutes, 1899.
Location, Health, Moral Influ-
ence, and Economy unsurpassed.
A careful comparison of this
curriculum with that of other
colleges is requested.
A strong academic department.
Special commercial depart-
ment.
Chair of Organic Science and
Agriculture added.
Library of over 4,000 volumes.
Laboratory of physical and
chemical apparatus that cost
$1200.
Two large and well-furnished
Literary Society halls, with well
organized Societies. Invaluable
to students.
Expenses very moderate.
Board furnished at actual cost.
Fine facilities of communica-
tion.
Furnished rooms, well lighted
and heated.
Three Terms of 12, 13, and 13
weeks.
First Term begins Sept. 4, 1 901 .
Smoking cigarettes, drinking
intoxicants, and gambling not
tolerated.
Catalogue furnished on appli-
cation.
For further information, address
Rev. W. A. LUTZ, President, or
EDGAR BOWERS, Secretary.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
FRIEDEN'S CHURCH. GIBSONVILLE. NORTH CAROLINA.
rviAY 2 to rs/iAY e, I90l,
Rev. C. A. BROWN, Pastor.
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER, SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C .
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA .
SYNODICAL CALENDAR 1901-1902.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. C. B. MILLER Concord, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. V. R. STICKLEY .... Enochville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHARLES B.KING Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Mr. J. A. CLINE.
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. EDGAR BOWERS Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
Fiity-two Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. J. Q. WERTZ and CHAS. R. KING.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D., Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D.
Rev. B. S. BROWN, Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D. ,
REV. L. E. BUSBY.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. L. E. BUSBY, Prin. Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
REV. J. P. MILLER, Prin. Rev. J. O. WERTZ, Alt.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
REV. GEO. H. COX, D. D., Prin. Rev. E. L. FOLK, Alt.
ORDINATION SERMON.
REV. ROBERT C. HOLLAND, D. D., Prin. Rev. W. A. LUTZ, Alt.
SPECIAL CALENDAR.
i. SUNDAY-SCHOOL MISSIONARY COLLECTION,
One Sunday in each quarter.
2. CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY COLLECTION.
Two Sundays in each year, to-wit : Whitsunday and Second Sunday
of November, or some other suitable days.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
The Ninety-ninth Annual Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina will be held in St. Mark's
church, Rev. J. O. Wertz, pastor, China Grove, N. C, beginning on
Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1902, at 11 o'clock a. m.
MINUTES
OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Luth. Synod and Ministerium
OF
isroiE^TiEi o^iE^oiLjiirsr^
HELD IN
FRIEDEN'S CHURCH, GIBSONVILLE, N. C,
BEGINNING THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1901.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in Frieden's Evangelical
Lutheran church, Gibsonville, N. C, Rev. C. A. Brown,
pastor, on Thursday, 10 a. m., May 2, 1901. After a ser-
mon by President Rev. C. B. Miller from text, Luke 16, 19,
20, preparatory services were held and the holy commun-
ion administered.
FIRST SESSION.
Synod was opened according to the usual form. The roll
of ministers was called , and the list of lay-delegates-elect made
upon presentation of their credentials to the committee,
making the complete synodical roll as follows :
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D .
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . .
" Geo. F. Schaeffer (a e.)
" J. A. Fesperman (a. e.)
" W. R. Ketchie (a. e.) .
" R. L. Brown (a. e.) . .
" R. C. Holland, D. D . .
" Rev. E. P. Parker . . .
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D. . .
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" J. A. Linn
" W. A. Lutz
" B. S. Brown (a. e.) . . .
" L. E. Busby
" T. H. Strohecker (a. e.)
" J. Q. Wertz
" A.G. Voigt
" C. L. T. Fisher (a. e.) .
" H. A. Trexler
" Chas. B. King
" C. B. Miller '.
" C. A. Brown
" J. H. C. Fisher (a. e.) .
" P. J. Wade
" S. D. Steffey
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. W. Jeffcoat
" H. N. Miller, Ph. D . .
" R. A. Helms
" E. W.Leslie
" W. W. J. Ritchie. . . .
" E.L. Folk
" J. P. Miller ......
" W.A. Dutton
ROLL OF SYNOD
CLERICAL.
When Ordained.
Postoffice.
9 Wilmington, N. C.
S New Market, Va.
i Monroe, Ga.
S65 Barium Springs, N. C.
868 Kappa, N. C.
868 Woodside, N. C.
869 Charlotte, N. C.
871 Gibsonville, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
873 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enochville, N. C.
877 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
877 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
878 Russell, N. C.
878 Salisbury, N. C
880 Davidson College, N. C.
881 China Grove, N. C.
883 Wilmington, N. C.
384 Charlotte, N. C.
886 Manning, N. C.
887 Charlotte, N. C.
887 Concord, N. C.
889 Gibsonville, N. C.
890 ... . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
892 Concord, N. C.
894 Zeb, N. C.
894 Salisbury, N. C.
894 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
896 Amity, N. C.
898 Craven, N. C.
899 Burlington, N. C.
884 Winston, N. C
889 Salisbury, N. C.
897 Gold Hill, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 35. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
C. T. Bernhardt Salisbury, N.C St. John's (Sal.)
C. D. Barringer Mt. Pleasant, N. C St. John's (Cab.)
H. T. Graeber China Grove, N. C {2!gan'
( Ebenezer.
Prof. F. B. Brown Enochville, N. C | St. Enoch.
' I Trinity.
( Grace.
Edmund Sifford Manniug, N. C J. Salem.
(Lebanon.
P. L. Ketchie China Grove, N. C . . . . { st^Itk's^^1'
Hon. H. C. McAllister Mt. Pleasant, N.C j J*0.1/ ,T,rinltY' ,
I Bethel (Stanley.)
W. A. Lentz Zeb, N. C { I'v?^!8,
( Bethel (Rowan.)
John A. Cline Concord, N.C St. James
J. H. Rehder Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's.
H. A. Klueppelberg Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's.
Jacob Wagoner Gibsonville, N. C { St" Paul's'
J- C- ^le Salisbury, N. C j £™ntiana
A.C.Mitchell Burlington, N. C { j^f/0"'3'
D. A. Swink Winston, N. C Augsburg.
S C. Ketchie Salisbury, N.C { Christ's
S. H. Hearne Albemarle, N. C Albemarle.
C Bethany.
James W. Newsom Rural Hall, N.C \ Nazareth.
( Shiloh.
L. D. Peeler Faith, N.C Emmanuel.
Henry Agner Faith, N. C Faith.
f Taw's.
J. A. Fogleman Rural Hall, N.C \ gguJJJi,
(St. Paul.
( St. Peter's.
No Delegate j St. Matthew's.
( Luther's.
G. R. D. Lentz Gold Hill, N. C | Mt ^lFv^" S'
No Delegate Prosperity.
No Delegate Cold Water.
relegate { Sffa&m.
No Delegate Luther's.
(St. Michael's.
J. C. Lentz Statesville, N. C 1 St. Paul's.
( Amity.
( St. Andrew's.
M.C.Walter Concord, N. C j Center Grove.
( Mt. Herman.
No Deleo-ate j St. Luke's.
jno Delegate | Concordia.
(Reformation.
No Delegate , < St. Luke's.
( Pilgrim.
TohuFelter ( St. Matthew's.
joaureuer j Providence.
No Delegate St. Paul's (Asheville.)
No Delegate Hopewell.
8 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The President read his annual report, which was received
and held for reference to proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Fathers and Brethren : — ' ' Grace, mercy, and peace from
God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord."
B3- the goodness of our God we have been brought to the close of
another synodical year, during which none of our number have been
taken away by death. It is now my duty to present you a brief report
of my official acts, and the work of Synod in the year now closed :
I. INSTALLATIONS.
On November 16, 1900, Rev. B. S. Brown was installed pastor of St.
Luke and Concordia. Rev. L. E. Busby preached the sermon, and
Revs. R. C. Holland, D. D., and V. R. Stick ley assisted in the installa-
tion service.
December 9, 1900, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat was installed pastor of Chest-
nut Hill and Spencer mission pastorate, by Revs. L. E. Busby and
V. Y. Boozer.
February 24, 1901, I installed Rev. J. P. Miller as pastor of the
Union pastorate.
II. RESIGNATIONS.
On August 1, 1900, Rev. R. A. Helms notified me he had resigned
the Iredell pastorate.
December 18, 1900, Rev. E. P. Parker notified me he had resigned
the Frieden's pastorate, to take effect October 1, 1900; and that he
had served as supply till December 1, 1900.
March 19, 1901, Rev. P. L. Miller notified me he had resigned the
Albemarle pastorate, to take effect at once.
March 25, 1901, Rev. C. A. Brown notified me he had resigned St.
Andrew's pastorate, to take effect May 1, 1901.
April 2, 1 901, Rev. R. L. Brown notified me he had resigned Faith
E. L. church, to take effect last of April, 1901.
III. CALLS ACCEPTED.
May 14, 1900, Rev. C. A. Brown informed me he had accepted a call
to St. Andrew's pastorate, Concord, and had taken charge May 1, 1900.
September 28, 1900, Rev. B. S. Brown notified me he had accepted
a call to St. Duke and Concordia churches, and would take charge
October 1, 1900.
October 31, 1900, Rev. J. P. Miller notified me he had accepted a
call to Union pastorate, and would take charge November 18, 1900.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
January II, 1901, Rev. E. L,. Folk notified me he had accepted a
call to Augsburg church, Winston, and had taken charge January
1, 1901.
IV. CORNER-STONE EAYING.
On January 27, 1901, I laid the corner-stone of Haven E. L. church,
Chestnut Hill, assisted by the pastor, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat.
V. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
May 19, 1900, Rev. W. A. Dutton placed in my hands a letter of
honorable transfer from the E. L. Synod of Southwestern Virginia to
this body.
December 23, 1900, Rev. J. P. Miller placed in my hands a letter of
honorable transfer from the E. L. Tennessee Synod to this body.
January 26, 1901, Rev. E. L,. Folk placed in my hands a letter of
honorable transfer from the E- L. Synod of Virginia to this body.
I have ordered the names of these brethren duly enrolled.
March 11, 1901, I gave Rev. C. Brown Cox a letter of honorable
transfer to the E. h- Holstou Synod.
March 19, 1901, I gave Rev. P. L. Miller a letter of honorable trans-
fer to the E. L. Wittenberg Synod.
VI. VACANCIES.
Iredell pastorate, St. Andrew's pastorate, Albemarle pastorate,
Cold Water, Immanuel, and Faith congregations, and the Forsyth
mission are now or will be vacant after Synod. Some of these churches
are being temporarily supplied, and the Executive Committee had
hoped to have secured a pastor for Forsyth mission by this meeting,
but as yet it has not been consummated.
VII. MISSIONS.
The missions of Synod seem to be in promising condition, but for
this work there is a. crying need for more money. We are trying to
do more mission work than we have money to do it with. We should
not cut down the work, but we should earnestly endeavor to provide
more funds. Some of our missionaries are overloaded, their pastorates
should be reduced ; and they are nearly all too poorly paid ; hence
the work of our missions is hampered.
VIII. CONFERENCES.
The President of the Southern Conference reports two meetings of
the Conference during the year. He recommends a re-arrangement
of some pastorates in Southern Conference, so as to bring into pas-
toral arrangement some of our now isolated and vacant churches ; the
changes he suggests are as follows : That Holy Trinity (Mt. Pleasant)
IO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
and Prosperity be made a pastorate, that Ritchfield, Luther's, and
Immanuel be made a pastorate, and that Albemarle and New Bethel
be made a pastorate.
The President of Northern Conference informed me that the two
regular meetings of that bod}' were held, but presents no business
claiming the attention of Synod.
IX. INSTITUTIONS.
Our institutions of learning will be brought to the attention of
Synod through their respective boards, and may their interests claim
a generous share of the earnest attention of this body.
This has been a most important }'ear in the history of our Theo-
logical Seminary. It has been the privilege of our Synod to have
part in the great Century Movement in behalf of this school of the
prophets. The generous response from many of our churches has
been a source of rejoicing. Some of our congregations have not as yet
reported, but we trust that when all our churches are heard from, our
dear old Synod will be worthily represented in this most important
movement.
X. THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS.
We have four Beneficiary Theological students in our Southern
Theological Seminary at Mt. Pleasant-Charleston. They are all now
closing their middle year. They have done good work, and are all
promising young men. They desire employment as supplies during
their summer vacation, and it is important that they be engaged thus
if possible.
XI. SPECIAL MATTERS FOR ATTENTION.
i. Report of Committee on Revision of Synod's Constitution (see
Minutes 1899, pages 40-42 ; also, Minutes 1900, pages 44, 45.
2. Report of Committee on History of Synod. In this connection
I suggest that Synod take action, as to how and to what extent this
committee shall be remunerated for the work it has done.
3. I would call Synod's attention to the "Lutheran reunion," held
last August. This movement was originated in the Southern Confer-
ence, and very happily consummated in bringing together a large
gathering of our North Carolina and Tennessee Synod Lutherans in
a most enjoyable and helpful occasion. I recommend that Synod ap-
prove this movement to have an annual reunion, and I would suggest
that the committee appointed (the officers of the conferences) hold a
meeting during the meeting of Synod to organize and begin arrange-
ments for the reunion of this summer.
4. Is a letter from Rev. W. H. Cone, of New Market, Va., in which
he asks to be excused from attendance at Synod on account of ill
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
health. He encloses a check for five dollars ($5) for Synod, to be ap-
plied wherever most needed. I have turned over this check to Treas-
urer to be credited in synodical treasury column.
5. Is a letter from Rev. Francis K. Roof, pastor of Newton congre-
gation, in which he wishes to know whether the title to the Newton
church property rests in the North Carolina Synod, or in the Tennes-
see Synod, or in both jointly. I herewith submit his letter (marked
5) together with some information gathered on the subject. I recom-
mend that a committee be appointed to investigate this title.
6. Is a letter from the Church Council of Bethany (Davidson), sign-
ed by the secretary and trustee, and one elder of the church, in which
they call attention to the disagreement between the Lutheran and
German Reformed people as to the title of that church property. I
submit this letter (marked 6), and recommend that this matter be re-
ferred to same committee as that under item 5.
7. The report of Committee on Bids for Location of North Carolina
College. (See Minutes 1900, page 35.)
8. I herewith present a deed for a lot for the location of a third Lu-
theran church in Concord. This lot is No. 7 in block M, corner of
Cannon and Gibson streets, in what is known as " Wads worth's addi-
tion" to north Concord, and is the gift of Mr. John C. Wadwsorth,
through me, to the North Carolina Synod, without any conditions
other than that it be used for a third Lutheran church in Concord.
This gift has been accepted by the Executive Committee of Synod,
and I was authorized and requested to report the same to this body
for acceptance and approval. This lot lies in a rapidly developing
section of Concord, and promises to be an important opening for an-
other church of our faith.
Now, brethren, I return to you the trust committed to my hands ;
and, in doing so, I wish to thank you all for the kindness and co-
operation which you have shown me in the discharge of the duties
and responsibilities of this office.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER.
The following members were appointed to report to various
newspapers : To Our Church Paper, Rev. W. A. L,utz ;
Greensboro papers, Prof. F. B. Brown ; Charlotte Observer,
Rev. R. C. Holland; Concord Standard, Rev. S. D. Steffey;
Salisbury papers, Rev. L,. K. Busby.
The managing editor of the Lutheran Visitor being pres-
ent, no reporter was appointed for the Visitor.
12 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. R. C. Holland, to
meet at one o'clock p. m.
SECOND SESSION.
May 2D, i P. M.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following members were elected officers for the en-
suing year :
President — Rev. C. B. Miller.
Vice-President — Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The officers of Synod were installed by Rev. Geo. H. Cox.
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was received
and held for reference to committee.
- %
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
North Carolina Synod of the
Evang. Lutheran Church.
home missions.
1900. DR-
May 7. Amt. Finance Committee $334 56
Oct. 2. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas. W. H. and
F. M. Society 160 67
Dec. 12. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas. W. H. and
0 F. M. Society 50 00
1901.
Mar. 12. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas. W. H. and
F. M. Society 50 00
April 26. Amt. interest note Rev. B. S. Brown ... 60 00 $655 23
1900. Cr.
May 7. By amt. paid Rev. P. T. Miller $ 93 54
May 7. By amt. paid Rev. P. J. Wade 33 33
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
13
W. W. J. Ritchie
H. W. Jeffcoat .
V. Y. Boozer .
R. L. Brown . .
R. A. Helms . .
R. L. Bame . .
P. E. Monroe .
P. J. Wade . . .
C. A. Brown . .
H. W. Jeffcoat .
R. A. Helms, bal
P. E. Monroe, bal
1901.
Feb. 8. By amt. paid Rev. R. A. Helms, l/$ .
Feb. 8. By amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie
By amt. to balance
May
7-
By amt
paid Rev.
May
8.
By amt.
paid Rev.
May
11.
By amt
paid Rev.
May
25-
By amt
paid Rev.
June
5-
By amt.
paid Rev.
June
19-
By amt.
paid Rev.
June
30.
By amt.
paid Rev.
Sept.
5-
By amt.
paid Rev.
Sept.
21.
By amt.
paid Rev.
Oct.
4-
By amt.
paid Rev.
Oct.
8.
By amt.
paid Rev.
Nov.
7-
By amt.
paid Rev.
1900.
May 6.
July 2.
May 8.
May 28.
July 29.
Nov. 9.
Dec. 28.
April 15.
synodical treasury.
Dr.
Amt. from Finance Committee . . .
Amt. from Frieden's
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
Amt. to
Cr.
paid Hon. H. S. Trout, res. Synod.;
paid E. H. Aull
paid C. H. Dulls, Tr. U. S. Min.
paid for check stamps ....
paid Rev. C. B. Miller, stationery
paid Capt. Cook, int. on $800 .
paid Capt. Cook V. O. Prest . .
paid Rev. C. B. Miller, stationery,
balance
$ 75 00
16 67
20 00
50 00
41 66
6 00
15 00
16 67
52 00
43 75
9 34
25 00
16 66
50 00
90 61
#655 23
506 18
4 00
feio 18
151 04
104 74
59 00
1 10
5 12
48 00
45 00
4 18
92 00
$510 18
1900.
May
May
1900.
May
May
Oct.
Oct.
beneficiary education.
Dr.
6. Amt. in bank
7. Amt. Finance Committee
Amt. to balance
Cr.
12. By amt. paidV. C. Rideuhour, res. Synod
By amt. paid J. L,. Morgan, res. Synod
25. By amt. paid W. W. Kennedy, res. Synod
16. By amt. paid J. L. Morgan
16. By amt. paid V. C. Rideuhour ....
22 38
152 61
125 01
$300 00
25 00
25 00
25 00
25 00
25 00
14 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
By amt. paid E. Fulenwider $ 25 00
Nov. 7. By atnt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 00
Dec. 18. By amt. paid W. W. Kennerly 25 00
1 901.
Feb. 8. By amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
By arnt. paid J. L,. Morgan 25 00
By amt. paid E. Fulenwider 25 00
March 13. By amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 co $300 00
1900.
ORPHAN HOME.
DR.
May 7. Amt. in bank $ 78 48
Dec. 12. St. Mark's, China Grove 10 do
Dec. 24. Bethel, Rowan 617
1 901.
Jan. 2. St. Paul's, Rowan, G. H. Page 12 20 $106 85
Cr.
Aug. 17. By amt. paid P. S. Davis, Treas flop 00 #100 00
Amt. due this fund $6 85
professor's salary.
1900. Dr.
May 6. To amt. to bal $ 23 05
May 7. To amt. Finance Committee 152 96
To amt. Sy nodical Treas. to bal. deficit . 151 54 $327 55
Cr.
May 8. By amt. paid Hon. H. S. Trout ..... $327 55 $327 55
home missions united synod.
1900. Dr.
May 7. Amt. Finance Committee $ 69 29 $ 69 29
1900. Cr.
May 9. By amt. paid J. E. Cooper, Treas . . . . $ 69 29 $ 69 29
foreign missions.
1900. Dr.
May 6. To amt. in bank $ 46 83
May 8. To amt. Finance Committee $IT3 98 $160 81
1900. Cr.
May 8. By amt. paid J. E. Cooper, Treas .... $160 Si $160 81
north carolina college fund.
1899. Dr.
Amt. Finance Committee I 12 00 t 12 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 15
CR.
By amt. in bank $ 12 00
chestnut hii.l mission.
1900. Dr.
Amt. in bank $ 50 00 $ 50 00
edward fulenwider fund.
1900. Cr.
By amt. overdrawn $ 23 89
Respectfully submitted,
May 3, 1901. JAMES D. HEILIG.
The Executive Committee's report was read, and received
for reference to committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee respectfully submit the following annual
report :
Seven meetings have been held during the year. The interest of
the home mission work and the theological students has been cared
for to the best of financial ability.
The following table shows the appropriations and the amounts
paid out :
APPROPRIATED. PAID. DUE.
Rev. C. A. Brown $125.00 $52.75 $72.25
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat i75-oo 43-75 131-25
Mr. P. E. Monroe 40.00 40.00
Rev. P. J. Wade 50.00 16.67 33-33
Mr. Edward Fulenwider 100.00 50.00 50.00
Mr. V. C. Ridenhour 100.00 50.00 50.00
Mr. C. A. Phillips . 100.00 50.00 50.00
Mr. J. L. Morgan 100.00 50.00 50.00
Rev. R. A. Helms 16.66% 16.66%
Mr. W. W. Kennedy 50.00 25.00 25.00
$461.83
Burlington mission through the Woman's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society, $50.00 (quarterly) $50.00.
SUMMARY.
Total amount appropriated Home Missionaries . . $406.66%
Amount paid Home Missionaries 169.83%
Amount due Home Missionaries $236.83
l6 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Total amount appropriated Beneficiary Students . . $450.00
Amount paid 225.00
Amount due $225.00
Making Synod's total indebtedness $461.83
A joint meeting with the Executive Committee of the Woman's
Home and Foreign Missionary Society, held November 2, 1900, re-
sulted in the Woman's Society assuming the support of the Burling-
ton mission, as follows :
1. That the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society,
through the Executive Committee of Synod, assume the support of
the Burlington mission.
2. That we authorize our treasurer to pay to the treasurer of Synod
$50 quarterly, out of which is to be paid the appropriation to the
Burlington mission, and the remainder to be turned into the Home
Mission funds of the North Carolina Synod.
The committee accepted on behalf of Synod the gift of Mr. Johu C.
Wadsworth of a lot in North Concord for the purpose of a Lutheran
church or school.
The committee agreed to appropriate to the Forsyth mission $150
towards the support of a pastor, provided the mission guarantee $200
for same purpose. The mission failed to comply with the conditions.
The Forsyth mission is therefore without a pastor.
C. B. MILLER, President.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
HOURS FOR BUSINESS SESSIONS.
The following hours were agreed upon for the sessions of
Synod: 9.30 a. m. to 12 o'clock noon; and 1.30 p. m. to
the pleasure of Synod for adjournment.
The Report of the Trustees of North Carolina College was
read, and received for reference to committee.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAR-
OLINA COLLEGE.
To the E. L. Synod of North Carolina :
Again it becomes my duty to report the work of the board since
you last met. At your last meeting you by resolution ordered the
doors of the college to be kept open without incurring any expense
upon Synod. At our regular meeting in May following, we found
ourselves with a college in debt — without a faculty, without a dollar,
and without the moral support of Synod. Never in the history of the
institution had the board met under like circumstances, but realizing
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that we had a duty to perform, we determined to do that duty as best
we could. We elected Rev. W. A. Lutz, president of North Carolina
College, giving him full power to select his faculty, and promised to
endorse his every effort to revive the institution. The buildings were
thoroughly renovated and the expenses borne by the people of Mt.
Pleasant. The main building is in excellent condition. The wing
buildings need recovering ; repairs have been made on president's
house, well sunk deeper, &c. The work of the faculty has been satis-
factory to the board and patrons and the conduct of the students has
been excellent. The president having secured the patronage of the
church, to a limited extent, and a liberal patronage from other de-
nominations, has enrolled 102 students this session with a fair pros-
pect of a larger number next session. It is gratifying to be able to
report so favorably concerning the work during the present session
and conditions prevailing at North Carolina College under the ener-
getic and efficient management of the present administration. The
revival and substantial progress of the college since last June has been
little short of phenomenal. Synod will doubtless be pleased to learn
that another member was added to the faculty at the opening of the
present session, who fills the chair of organic science, and who is also
instructor in English, and that the course of study has been raised
and rearranged, in both the collegiate and academic departments.
Electives are offered in both the college courses, leading to degrees.
The work in the preparatory department will hereafter cover four
years, thus more thoroughly preparing students to enter college classes.
The board at its called session, in April last, granted the faculty the
privilege to conduct a normal school at the College during vacation ;
also admitted women to college classes in the Junior and Senior years.
The alumni and the faculty have undertaken to erect a monument
to Prof. H. T. J. Ludwick, who gave the best days of his life to the
institution, by building a memorial hall. And the board at its called
session, in April, (1901), granted the privilege to build the same upon
the college campus, also freely offering their moral support to the en-
terprise. It is confidently hoped that Synod will endorse this action
of the board and also lend a helping hand in this laudable enterprise.
A number of circumstances combine to make the present outlook
for the college very encouraging. Sympathetic co-operation through-
out the bounds of Synod will, I believe, insure the success of the in-
stitution. Believing that you, the representatives and guardians of
the church and her institutions, will recognize this as a propitious
time for advancing the cause of Higher Education, and hoping that
you are desirous to do all that you deem proper and expedient to-
ward effecting the consummation so long and devoutly prayed for,
l8 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
and for which so many sacrifices have been made by those who now
rest from their labors, it is but natural that the friends of this institu-
tion have reason to hope that in this the beginning of a new century,
that North Carolina College will yet fulfill the mission for which it
was established.
In conclusion, I would recommend that Synod appoint a committee
to revise the charter, and have it amended to meet more directly the
desires of the church, and have the same amendments enacted into
law by the legislature at its next session.
Now, after a service of twenty-five years, during which time I have
to the best of my limited ability endeavored to advance the interest of
North Carolina College to the welfare of the church ; I, together with
this report, tender my resignation as a member of the board of trus-
tees, to take effect as soon as my successor is elected and qualified.
With heartfelt thanks for the honor conferred upon me by Synod, I
remain your obedient servant,
H. C. McAIXISTER,
Chairman Board Trustees of North Carolina College.
The President announced the following Standing Com-
mittees :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
i. President's Report.— -Revs. Geo H. Cox, D. D., V. Y.
Boozer, G. D. Bernheim, D. D., Prof. T. B. Brown.
2. State of the Church. -Revs. R. C. Holland, D. D., H.
M. Brown, E. P. Parker, Mr. H. T. Graeber.
3. Church Institutions. — Revs. J. P. Miller, J. A. L,inn,
Mr. J. A. Cline, Mr. H. A. Klueppelberg.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. J. O. Wertz, H.
A. Trexler, Mr. C. T. Bernhardt.
5. Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. C A. Brown,
J. P Wade, R. A. Helms, Mr. W. A. Lentz.
6. Petitions and Excuses of Absentees. — Revs. W. H. Jeff-
coat, H. N. Miller, Ph. D., E. W. Leslie, E. L. Folk, Mr.
P. I/. Ketchie, Mr. J. C. Eingle.
7. Vacancies.— Revs. W. A. Eutz, W. W. J. Ritchie, W.
A. Dutton, Mr. A. C. Mitchell, Mr. James W. Newsom.
8. Finance. — Messrs. D. A. Swink, J. H. Rehder, S. H.
Hearne.
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9. Appropriations. — Revs. A. G. Voigt, D. D., L,. E.
Busby, Mr. C. D. Barringer.
10. Apportionment. — Revs. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., S. D.
Steffey, Mr. S. C. Ketchie.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. V. R. Stickley, G. H. Cox,
J. Q. Wertz, Mr. Jacob Wagoner, Mr. H. C. McAllister,
Mr. S. H. Hearne.
The Report of the Trustees of Mont Aracena Seminary
was read and received for reference to proper committee.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT
AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
Brethren: — It is a source of great gratification to the Board of
Trustees of Mont Ameena Female Seminary that it is able to report
the continued success and prosperity of the institution. The year
now closing has been the most prosperous and satisfactory under the
present management. There has been no serious illness, and no in-
terruptions during the year. Ninety-two pupils have been in attend-
ance, fifty-three of whom are boarding pupils. Four States are repre-
sented, viz., North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia.
Seventeen congregations of our own and eight of other synods have
pupils in attendance ; and there are, besides, representatives of the
German Reformed, Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian, and Roman
churches. There are six members of the Senior class, of whom four
are from three congregations of our Synod and two from South
Carolina.
As was intimated in last year's report, the Preparatory Department
has been resumed ; and, in all probability, will be continued in the
future.
As a result of the action of the Synod in permitting collections in
the congregations for the purpose of raising funds with which to re-
paint the seminary buildings, I have the pleasure to report that the
sum of $54. 10 was raised, and the cost of the work has been $207. 85.
We regret that the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College has
opened its Junior and Senior classes for women, believing it will be
detrimental to the seminary in many ways. The course of the semi-
nary at present has some of the studies of the Junior and Senior
classes of the college, and the action if carried out will undoubtedly
produce friction between the two institutions. It is to be hoped that
the College Board will reconsider their action inasmuch as it was
taken without any consultation with either the board or faculty of
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the seminary. There are two vacancies in the board to be filled at
this convention of S}rnod.
Respectfully, GEO. H. COX,
President Board of Trustees Mont Amoena Seminary.
Organ Church, N. C, April 29, 1901.
Reports on the State of the Church were read and referred.
Rev. L. K. Probst, D. D., and Rev. J. A. Morehead were
received as advisory members of Synod.
The regular order was suspended to consider the follow-
ing resolution, offered by Dr. Voigt :
Resolved, That the Committee on Apportionment be instructed to
make the Synodical Apportionment on the basis of 25 cents per mem-
ber, and that the amount for each congregation be calculated in the
following proportion : For Synodical Treasury, per member, 10
cents ; for Home Missions, per member, 8 cents ; for Beneficiary Edu-
cation, per member, 7 cents. In the table printed in the Minutes all
fractions of a dollar are to be omitted.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the above res-
olution, with prayer by Rev. L,. E. Busby.
THIRD SESSION.
9.30 A. M., May 3D, 1901.
The opening devotional service was conducted by Rev. J.
Q. Wertz. Synod was called to order by the President.
Minutes of the former sessions were read and approved. Mr.
W. P. Houseal, business manager of the Lutheran Visitor,
and Mr. T. F. Dippard, representative from. St. Michael's
church, were received as advisory members. Reports on
the State of the Church were resumed. Synod adjourned
for address on Beneficiary Education by Rev. V. R. Stick-
ley, pending the hearing of Reports on the State of the
Church.
At 11 o'clock a. m., Rev. V. R. Stickley delivered an ad-
dress on Beneficiary Education.
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FOURTH SESSION.
1.30 P. M., May 3D.
Synod was called to order by the President. Prayer by
Rev. J. A. Morehead of the Theological Seminary. On
motion, the order of business was suspended to hear the
Report of the Committee on the President's Report. The
Report of the Committee on the President's Report was
read by Rev. Geo. H. Cox and received for consideration by
items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
A number of items in the President's Report calls for the attention
of Synod, as follows :
1. The President calls attention to the lack of funds to successfully
carry on our Home Missionary work, and advises that "we should
not cut down the work, but we should earnestly endeavor to provide
more funds." In view of all the facts, your committee can only rec-
ommend that pastors be urged to increase the contributions to the
Synodical Home Mission Fund.
2. The matter of rearrangement of pastorates, so that all of our con-
gregations shall have regular pastoral care, properly belongs to the
Committee on Pastorates, to whom the matter is respectfully referred.
3. With regard to the endowment of the Theological Seminary and
our Synod's part in the good work, we recommend the following for
adoption :
Resolved, That it is with pleasure that this Synod learns of the
generous response from our congregations, and hereby urges those
congregations that have not yet reported to rally to the call, that our
Synod may do her full part, and that the endowment fund majT speed-
ily become an assured certainty.
4. The good report of our beneficiaries is matter for congratulation.
We desire to call the attention of Synod to the propriety of our bene-
ficiaries being ordained by this Synod.
5. We recommend that Synod set a time for the consideration of
the report of the committee on the revision of the constitution.
6. With regard to the Synod's history, we recommend : (a) that
the committee be asked for a report, and (b) the suggestions of the
President be adopted and acted upon.
7. On the Lutheran Reunion, we recommend the adoption of the
President's recommendation.
22 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
S. We recommend that the Synod hereby express its appreciation
of the contribution of Rev. W. H. Cone, express sympathy for him
in his ill health, pray the blessings of the Lord upon him in his de-
clining years, and that we approve of the President's disposition of
the check.
9. We recommend the adoption of the President's recommendation
with regard to the church at Newton, and also of Bethany church in
Davidson county.
10. We recommend the hearing of the report of the committee on
bids for location of North Carolina College.
11. With regard to the lot at Concord, we recommend the adoption
of the following :
Resolved, That this Synod hereby expresses its high appreciation
and hearty thanks to Mr. John C. Wadsworth and his wife Mrs. W. E.
Wadsworth for their generous gift to the Synod of a lot for a third Lu-
theran church in Concord ; that we accept the gift in the same Chris-
tian spirit in which it is presented, and earnestly pray that this may
be the beginning of a work that shall result in the ingathering of
many souls that shall constitute stars in the crown of their rejoicings
when the Master shall come to make up his jewels.
Resolved, That the Secretary is hereby instructed to send a copy of
this action to Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth.
12. We recommend a hearty vote of thanks to the President for the
faithful manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
FLOYD B. BROWN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
V. Y. BOOZER.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, adopted.
Item 5 deferred until next year.
Item 6 divided into (a) and (b) — sub-item (a) referring to
the report of the Historical Committee was received and held
for future reference ; (b) adopted, and action upon same de-
ferred.
Items 7, 8, 9, adopted. Committee appointed by the
President under item 9 consists of Revs. G. D. Bernheim,
Geo. H. Cox, and W. A. Lutz.
Items 10, 11, 12, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Reports on the State of the Church resumed.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
Rev. E. P. Parker was excused from further attendance
upon the afternoon session.
Reports on the State of the Church finished.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. A. G. Voigt, and
announcement was made that there would immediately be a
meeting of the Ministerium.
FIFTH SESSION.
9.30 A. M., May 4TH.
The devotional service was conducted by Rev. P.J. Wade.
Synod was called to order, and the minutes of Friday's ses-
sions were read and approved.
The Report of the Delegates to the United Synod was read
by Rev. R. C. Holland, and received and adopted.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
The convention of the United Synod at Winston, May 16, 1900, was
attended by the full delegation of the North Carolina Synod, and by
a large representation from all the other synods. The deliberations
of this body were characterized by ability, harmony, and an earnest-
ness which indicated a loyal and intelligent interest in the questions
demanding its attention.
This convention will be remembered especially for two things : (1.)
The adoption of a plan for the Endowment of the Theological Semi-
nary of the United Synod, known as the Century Memorial Endow-
ment, providing for the raising of at least #30,000 by the 31st of De-
cember, 1901. (2.) The adoption of a declaration which has been
accepted as a solution of questions which seemed to stand in the way
of a hearty co-operation among all the synods in the general enter-
prises of the church. This declaration, made in all sincerity, was
most timely, and has resulted in strengthening the bonds of Christian
fellowship among the synods based upon mutual confidence and
respect.
The Common Service Committee was instructed to add as a supple-
ment forty or fifty hymns to subsequent editions of the Book of Wor-
ship, and also to publish said supplement in separate form.
The following action was also taken :
24 MINUTES K. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
i. That the Board of Missions and Church Extension apportion and
raise among the synods belonging to this body for Foreign Missions
the sum of $4,500 annually.
2. That the Board apportion and raise among the synods belonging
to this body for Home Missions the sum of $8,000 annually.
3. That one Sunday for each quarter be designated by all Sunday-
schools in the United Synod as Missionary Sunday, and that on that
Sunday the children be specially addressed on the subject of Missions,
and offerings be taken for this object.
4. 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.
The next convention of the United Synod will be held in St. John's
church, Charleston, S. C, Wednesday before the second Sunday in
May, 1902. Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, Chairman.
Immediately following the adoption of the above report,
this resolution was adopted, viz. :
Resolved, That the action of the United Synod in regard to mis-
sions as embraced in the report of the delegates to the United Synod
is hereby endorsed and adopted by this body.
The Report on Pastoral Districts was read by Rev. V. R.
Stickley, and received for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts would submit the following :
1. That we recommend that Albemarle constitute a pastorate and
that Synod supplement the pastor's salary to the amount of $200 per
year for three years if necessary, $50 of which is pledged by a lay-
member of Synod.
2. That St. Andrew's pastorate remain as it is, and we recommend
to them to call a pastor at as early day as possible.
3. That Faith and Immanuel constitute a pastorate, and we recom-
mend Synod to supplement the pastor's salary to amount of $150,
provided the Synod has sufficient funds on hands after meeting its
present indebtedness; and that, in case Synod cannot supplement the
pastor's salary, as above indicated, the congregations be left to make
their own arrangements.
4. We recommend that Synod appoint a committee to visit Mt.
Carmel congregation, and advise with it in the interest of the church
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-with plenary-power to act : Revs. J. A. Linn, S. D. Steffey, Hon. H.
C. McAllister, committee.
5. We recommend that Rev. E. W. Leslie supply Luther's church,
and we ask St. Matthew's and St. Peter's to grant their pastor the
privilege, and also that they allow him to give this church morning
service every fifth Sunday.
6. We recommend that Rev. W. A. Dutton supply Richfield with
the consent of his pastorate.
7. We recommend that Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, and New Bethel
(Stanley) constitute a pastorate.
S. We recommend that Prosperity be continued under the care of
Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, and that Cold Water be continued under
the present arrangements.
Respectfully submitted,
V. R. STICKLEY,
GEO. H. COX,
J. Q. WERTZ,
JACOB WAGONER,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Committee.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, adopted. The committee appointed on
item 4 consists of Revs. J. A. Linn, S. D. Steffey, and Hon.
H. C. McAllister.
Items 5, 6, 7, 8, adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Bids for North Carolina
College was read by Rev. R. C. Holland, and was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BIDS FOR THE LOCATION
OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Your committee by action of last convention of Synod was contin-
ued and instructed to present a report at this convention. We there-
fore respectfully report as follows :
Your committee has not solicited, neither has it received any addi-
tional bids for the location of the college.
We are authorized to report however that the overture of the Ten-
nessee Synod as embraced in our report at last convention, and print-
ed on pp. 30 and 31 of Minutes of 1890, has not been withdrawn, and
is therefore now before this body for its consideration. We recom-
mend that this overture be referred to a special committee to present
at this meeting such form of response as proper courtesy to the Ten-
nessee Synod and the merits of the case may demand.
26 MINUTES E. I. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Upon information from authoritative source we conclude that the
bid from Salisbury will not be renewed, and it may therefore be con-
sidered as formally withdrawn.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
V. Y. BOOZER.
Synod appointed a committee to bring in a report at this
meeting of Synod on the item in the above report contain-
ing the overture from the Tennessee Synod : Committee —
Revs. A. G. Voigt, V. R. Stickley, and Geo. H. Cox.
Synod adjourned to hear address on missions, with prayer
by Rev. L. K. Probst.
At ii o'clock a. m., Rev. W. A. Lutz delivered an address
on missions.
SIXTH SESSION.
1.30 P. M., May 4TH.
Synod was called to order by the President, and opened
with prayer by Rev. E. W. Leslie.
The Report of the Committee on Apportionment was read
by Rev. H. N. Miller, and received to be considered by
items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your committee respectfully submit the following:
Whereas, The officers of Synod continually inform us that they
have not sufficient funds to prosecute the work of the Synod ; and
Whereas, It will be necessary either to increase our contributions
or to decrease the amount of our labors for the Lord.
Resolved^ 1. That we choose that which is more plainly the will of
God, viz., endeavor to increase our contributions toward the North
Carolina Synod work to the extent of about $350, and to endeavor
more fully to reach our present United Synod apportionment of 25
cents per capita for home missions and 15 cents per capita for foreign
missions.
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Resolved, 2. That one- half of this increase be added to the Home
Mission column.
Resolved, 3. That one-half be placed in Church Extension column.
Resolved, 4. That the figures for Theological Professor's salary
column be 33^ per cent, added to the figures in Beneficiary Educa-
tion column.
Respectfully submitted,
HENDERSON N. MIDLER,
S. D. STEFFEY,
S. C. KETCHIE.
APPORTIONMENT.
L. E. Busby . . .
S. D. Steffey. . .
Geo. H. Cox . . .
H. A. Trexler . .
P. J. Wade . . . .
H. M. Brown . .
J. P. Miller . . .
V. R. Stickley . .
W. A. Dutton . .
J. Q. Wertz . . .
V. Y. Boozer. . .
Vacant
W. W. J. Ritchie.
C. B. Miller . . .
R. C. Holland . .
A. G. Voigt . . .
G. D. Bernheim .
B. S. Brown . . .
E. L. Folk. .
Vacant . . . .
Supplied. . . .
J. A. Linn . . .
E. W. Leslie. .
H. W Jeffcoat .
Vacant ....
C. A. Brown . .
CHURCHES.
Vacant
Vacant.
Totals.
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Grace .
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Item 1, adopted. Item 2, divided into (a) and (b), was
adopted. Under (b) the following resolution was passed :
Resolved, That the amounts apportioned in the Church Extension
column for this year be apportioned towards liquidating the debt of
the Synod to the Board of Church Extension.
Item 3, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The President nominated the following committees :
1 st. Committee to Nominate an Executive Committee —
Revs. A. G. Voigt, H. A. Trexler, and Mr. H. T. Graeber.
2d. Committee to Nominate Trustees of North Carolina
College— Revs. Geo. H. Cox, H. W. Jeffcoat, and Mr. D.
A. Swink.
3d. Committee to Nominate Trustees of Mont Amcena
Seminary— Revs. L,. E. Busby, S. D. Steffey, and Mr. J. C-
Ljngle.
4th. Committee to Nominate Speakers for next Synod —
Revs. J. A. Linn, V. R. Stickley, and C. A. Brown.
The Report of the Committee on Finance was read by Mr.
J. H. Rehder, and was received and adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee on Finance respectfully submits the following :
We examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers, and find the
same correct.
Attached is itemized statement of receipts from congregations ;
also, have Treasurer's receipt for amount paid over as follows :
Cash $1373 95
Credit on note, St. James 65 00
Treasurer's receipts for amount previously collected, 105 20
Total $1544 15
We are pleased to state that three new names will be found on the
list that did not contribute last year.
Respectfully submitted,
D. A. SWINK,
J. H. REHDER,
S. H. HEARNE.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
N. C. SYNOD.
UNITED SYNOD.
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Received for the work of the North Carolina Synod, $1061.
Received for the work of the United Synod, $482.27.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 3 1
The Report of the Committee on the Theological Semi-
nary was read by Rev. R. C. Holland, and was received
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Your representatives on the Board of Directors of the Theological
Seminary of the United Synod would report as follows:
The session of 1900 to 1901 has been a successful one, there being
in attendance fourteen students, of whom three are in the Senior class,
nine in the Middle class, and two in the Junior class.
The four students from the North Carolina Synod are in the Middle
class, and are worthy and successful candidates for the Senior class.
Prof. Morehead has had very efficient help in class-room work from
Rev. Messrs. K. Boldt, J. A. B. Scherer, and J. W. Horine, and the
course of instruction is equal to that of our best theological seminaries.
The loyalty of the North Carolina Synod to the seminary has called
forth many expressions of appreciation from the friends of the insti-
tution, and on our part we may take no little comfort from the fact
our youug men have enjoyed such signal advantages in an institution
so well adapted to qualify them for the work peculiar to our South-
ern field.
The outlook for the next session is quite encouraging, students be-
ing expected from the graduating classes of Newberry, North Caro-
lina, and Roanoke colleges. Thus we are reminded of the special
mission of this theological school in strengthening the bonds of union
among our several synods and general church interests.
It gives us pleasure to report that there have been substantial local
improvements in the institution through the devotion and generosity
of the friends in Charleston, the sum of $250 being expended in fixing
up the reception room, the chapel, and in beautifying the grounds.
This continued local interest and assistance is a matter of gratification
to us all, and deserves grateful recognition.
It is with feelings of gratitude and joy that we can behold evident
signs of increasing affection and confidence in this institution on be-
half of the churches throughout our synods, its friends being multi-
plied up into the thousands by the action of the United Synod, and
the progress of the Century Memorial Endowment movement.
It is especially gratifying to note that the churches in our
Synod are responding with marked unanimity to the century call,
twenty-eight congregations being already reported ; and it is believed
that every congregation in the Synod will embrace the opportunity
to testify its loyalty by reporting some contribution during this year.
It will be necessary that our Synod, along with the other synods,
32 MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
continue the annual appropriation, and we therefore recommend the
adoption of resolution of last convention in terms as follows :
Resolved, That this Synod reaffirms its interest in the Theological
Seminary of the United Synod, and its willingness to co-operate in its
support, and that $300 be appropriated to this purpose for the session of
1901-1902, and that if this amount is not received from the congrega-
tions, the remainder be paid from the synodical treasury.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
J. D. HEIUG.
The Report of the Committee on the Executive Commit-
tee's Report was read and received for consideration by item.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF THE EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.
We, your committee, have carefully considered the report placed
into our hands, and we are free to say that this body should express
its appreciation for the services rendered by your Executive Com-
mittee, and for the careful and efficient manner in which they have
performed all the functions of their office. With limited means at
their disposal, they have accomplished great things for our Lutheran
zion.
We find the deficit in the appropriations for Home Missions to be
$236.83 ; and, also, the deficit in the appropriations for Beneficiary Ed-
ucation to be 1225.
We therefore recommend that these amounts be paid out of the
funds on hand at this meeting of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
J. O. WERTZ,
H. A. TREXLER,
C. T. BERNHARDT.
Item 1, adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The officers of Synod and Mr. J. A. Cline were elected as
an Executive Committee of the Synod.
Rev. V. R. Stickley was excused from further attendance
on the sessions of Synod.
The Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was
read by Rev. C. A. Brown, and was received for considera-
tion by items.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 33
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
Your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business have examin-
ed the Minutes of 1900, and have found very little claiming the atten-
tion of Synod that is not being attended to. We note a few items
however, viz.:
On page 28 of Minutes for 1900 in the Report of Committee on Pas-
toral Districts, we find the following recommendations :
1. Item 2, That Albemarle, Bethel, Mt. Zion, and L/Uther's consti-
tute a pastorate.
2. Item 3, That Holy Trinity, Prosperity, and Cold Water consti-
tute a pastorate.
3. Item 4, That St. Luke's and Concordia constitute a pastorate.
4. Item 6, That Frieden's and St. Paul's (Alamance) constitute a
pastorate.
Have the above recommendations been carried out by the respective
congregations ?
5. On page 46, item (1) under 8, Synod authorized the publication
of the manuscript of the proposed History of the North Carolina
Synod as a suitable centenary memorial of the Synod, provided a
sufficient number of subscribers be secured to cover the cost.
Has a sufficient number of subscribers been secured.
6. Item 2, That the authors furnish cuts of themselves.
Have they done so?
7. Item 3, That at the proper time and in some suitable way the
authors be remunerated for their efficient and painstaking services.
Have they been remunerated ?
8. Item 4, That a committee of experienced persons be appointed
to take in hand the securing of subscriptions and the publication of
the work, and go to press not later than May 1, 1901.
Has this been done ?
9. On page 50, Synod requests the Board of Church Extension to
consent to reduce the rate of interest on her indebtedness to the Board
from 6 per cent, to 4 per cent.
Has the Board of Church Extension grauted Synod's request?
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. BROWN,
P. J. WADE,
R. A. HETMS,
W. A. TENTZ,
Committee.
Item 1, no ; 2, no ; 3, yes ; 4, no ; 5, no — solicitation has
not been made; 6, yes,- 7, no.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Under item 7 the report of the Historical Committee was
made by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, and received for consideration
by items.
REPORT OF THE HISTORICAL COMMITTEE.
Your Historical Committee beg leave to present the following report :
For two years we have been working on the History. It is impossi-
ble to tell you of the amount of time and labor that it has taken. The
clerical work is, in a manner, complete, so that we can be prepared
to place the manuscript in the hands of the printer upon short notice.
The book will contain about three hundred pages, and embraces the
following :
Thirteen chapters of historical narration ; a sketch of every congre-
gation belonging to Synod ; a tabulated statement, showing when
and where the different meetings of Synod have been held ; a list of
the officers of Synod from the beginning down to the present time;
a table showing the growth of the Synod in the number of its minis-
ters ; a summar}' of parochial reports ; a summary of financial reports;
a financial statement of the funds of the Board of Church Extension ;
a statistical and financial table showing the work of the W. H. & F.
M. Societies ; noteworthy transactions of Synod, culled from the
Minutes ; a tabulated sketch of every minister that has been connected
with the Synod. There will also be about twenty cuts scattered
through the book. We would recommend :
I. The appointment of a committee to examine the manuscript and
report at this convention of Synod.
II. The appointment of a publishing committee.
III. The publishing committee be instructed, when to issue the
book- — how many copies, advertising, &c.
IV. That provisions be made for meeting the expenses of advertis-
ing and publishing.
V. Our expenses in preparing the history have been : By G. D.
Bernheim, $3 ; by Geo. H. Cox, $16.31 ; which we respectfully ask
Synod to pay.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
GEO. H. COX.
Item 1, adopted.
Item 2, adopted, with Revs. G. D. Bernheim and Geo. H.
Cox as appointed committee
Item 3, adopted, with a resolution that each pastor solicit
subscribers, and send list of same to the committee.
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
During the consideration of item 4, Mr. J. H. Render, of
Wilmington, promised to loan the amount necessary for the
publication of the history. Whereupon, the following reso-
lution was adopted, as offered by Rev. A. G. Voigt :
Whereas, Mr. J. H. Rehder, of Wilmington, N. C, has offered to
advance the money necessary to publish the proposed History of the
North Carolina Synod — not exceeding $500, the money to be refund-
ed without interest from the proceeds of the sale of the book; be it
Resolved, That Synod accept the generous offer of Mr. Rehder, and
that the cordial thanks of this body be extended to him for his timely
liberality.
Item 5 was adopted. The paper of the Historical Com-
mittee was adopted as a whole. Revs. J. A. Linn, H. N.
Miller, and W. A. Lutz were appointed a committee to
examine the remainder of the manuscript of the proposed
History of the North Carolina Synod.
Item 7 of Unfinished Business was answered, no. Com-
mittee appointed on same — Revs. L. E. Busby, R. C. Hol-
land, and W. A. Lutz.
Item 8, left to the judgment of the committee according
to spirit of the resolution.
Item 9, yes. Report was adopted as a whole.
The President appointed Revs. J. Q. Wertz, K. L- Folk,
and Mr. J. A. Cline a Committee on Statistics.
Report of the Board of Church Extension was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The board has had but one meeting during the 3'ear. The treas-
urer of our board gives a full account of our loans and collections in
his report which is incorporated in this report. We also incorporate
a letter from this thoughtful layman which mentions facts for your
consideration.
EETTER OF DR. STEVENS.
I send you herewith my report, as treasurer of Board of Church
Extension, to be incorporated in your report, and would call atten-
tion to the fact that the interest on Synod's notes is now near $100,
and that nothing is being done to reduce this indebtedness, and fur-
ther to the fact that the Board of Church Extension has received no
money from Synod for Church Extension purposes since 1S99.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
After the action of Synod in 1898, looking to the payment of her
notes, most of the pastors decided to so apportion the money brought
up to Synod by them from their congregations, that the amount form-
erly brought for church extension should be put into synodical treas-
ury, in order that Synod could use from the Synodical Treasury Fund
to discharge her indebtedness to our board. In other words they de-
cided that the Church Extension Fund should get money from the
congregations just as it did before the action of 1898, but that Synod
should have the privilege of paying it into our treasury and thereby
get credit for such amounts on her notes. You see how it is working.
This additional amount paid into the Synodical Treasury and intended
for the discharge of this debt is being used for purposes for which it
was never intended. Synod is hereby establishing a financial policy
which, I trust, the lay-members of the various congregations will not
feel at liberty to follow. This matter deserves serious consideration.
I regret that I will be compelled to miss this session of Synod.
Fraternally, M. L. STEVENS.
Report of Treasurer of Board of Church Extension.
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
In Account with Board of Church Extension.
1900. Dr.
May 4. To cash on hand as reported at Albemarle, $871 00
Sept. 17. To cash from St. Mark's, China Grove, on
note ... 147 50
Oct. 30. To cash from Concord bank, int. on deposit 12 99
1 901.
April 25. To cash from St. Mark's, China Grove,
balance on note 52 50 $1083 99
1900. Cr.
Sept. 27. By loan to Haven church, Chestnut Hill,
Salisbury $300 00
By bal. in bank at 4 per cent, deposit . . . 783 99 $1083 99
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
By amount in bank $783 99
Note on Synod (balance), due May, 1897 . 217 73
Note on Synod, due May, 1897 364 00
Interest due on above notes 94 07
Note on Christ's church, Spencer 200 00
Note on Haven church, Chestnut Hill, Sal. 300 00
Total $1959 79
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 37
We ask that the column for Church Extension be restored in the
Apportionment table, and bespeak for our people liberality to this
cause. Praying the active co-operation of Synod in using and in-
creasing this fund for perpetual use in building temples for the Lord,
we are, Most respectfully, W. A. LUTZ, President,
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
H. A. KLUEPPELBERG.
The Report of the Committee on Vacancies was read by
Rev. W. A. Lutz, and was received and adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your committee, in taking up this question, feel that Synod
must first try to realize that we have before us the following stubborn
facts :
1st. These congregations, now vacant, were properly and regulars-
organized, by permission of Synod, and afterward were received as
integral parts of the Synod, joint heirs, with the other congregations.
This makes it our moral duty to take care of every congregation thus
united with us. More than this, Christ, the Head of the Church,
tells us, "If one member suffers, all suffer"; again, "Seeing your
brother in need and closing your bowels of compassion against him,
how dwelleth the love of God in you"; again, "He that provides not
for his own, especially those of his own household of faith, hath de-
nied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." These facts carry their
own lesson, and are unanswerable.
2d. We are, as a Synod, in the position of a family, with some
weakly members — not weak because they have, like the prodigal son,
wasted their substance, with riotous living, but because of their en-
vironments, their peculiar topography, and the want of true shep-
herds. They are, year after year, crying for help, and the same ones
are often vacant year after year. A strong pastorate is not likely to
remain vacant long, but those weak financially and numerically.
What ought to be the conduct of strong members of this family to-
ward the weak and unfortunate ones ?
3d. A truth is forcefully taught by Christ, John 21, 5, 6, 9, io, show-
ing that those wanting help, must first do as Christ directs them, and
join their fish with those which Christ has already prepared. These
vacant congregations are plants of the Lord, and must growlike plants.
(a) We find the Forsyth mission is vacant, probably so by our pro-
crastination. It is laid at the door of Synod, desiring to be fed.
(b) Albemarle, Richfield, and Tuther's, grouped together by Synod,
38 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
are entirely too weak to secure a good pastor. This important field
must be laid heavily on the heart of Synod, for relief.
(c) St. Andrew's pastorate is another group of weak, but growing
congregations, with Cold Water hard by, without pastoral connec-
tion. This should be referred to Committee on Pastoral Districts.
(d) The Iredell pastorate is vacant, and while they are abundantly
able to pay a good salary, and they have a good parsonage, and almost
new houses of worship, yet they need the oversight of Synod to de-
velop their liberality and to cultivate a better feeling between the
congregations.
(e) Davie mission is vacant, and must be supplied by Synod with
the bread of life, or they will suffer loss.
(f) Mt. Carmel is reported hopelessly weak, and desires the advice
of Synod, as to their course, both as to the members and the church
property.
(g) Faith and Emmanuel congregations are both young congrega-
tions, with splendid new houses of worship. These congregations
can best be served by being conueete.d with established pastorates.
Respectfully, W. A. TUTZ,
W. A. DUTTON,
W. W. J. RITCHIE,
A. C. MITCHELL,
J. C. UNGTE.
TRUSTEES OF MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
Rev. J. P. Miller, and Messrs. H. T. Graeber and J. A.
Cline were elected trustees of Mont Aruoena Seminary.
The Report of the Committee on Church Institutions was
read by Rev. J. P. Miller, and received for consideration by
items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
We, your committee, have placed in our hands some papers and
reports from which we make up the following :
I. MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
i. We are pleased to learn from the report of the chairman of the
board of the continued success and prosperity of this popular institu-
tion. The last has been the most prosperous year under its present
management. This speaks well for the executive ability of those un-
der whose care the institution has been placed. Those who wish fur-
ther information and statistical facts can find them in the report of the
president of the board. We feel proud of this institution, and rec-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
ommend that Synod hereby put on record its hearty appreciation of
the work done by Pres. Miller and his efficient faculty.
2. Relative to the complaint of the president of the board against
the recent action of the board of North Carolina College in opening
its doors to both sexes in Junior and Senior classes, we recommend
the adoption of the following :
Whereas, (According to the report of the president of the semi-
nary board) the above said action was taken without any consulta-
tion with either the board or faculty of the seminary ; and
WHEREAS, We believe such action to be detrimental to the best
interests of our educational institutions ; therefore,
Resolved, That we hereby ask the board of North Carolina College
to rescind said action.
II. NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
i. The scholastic year now drawing to a close has witnessed marked
changes in North Carolina College. There seems to have been a very
resurrection of dry bones. Many improvements have been made
upon the buildings and equipments, and radical changes in the work
and general management. The institution has for the most part en-
joj'ed the sympathy and support of our church, as well as a liberal
patronage from other denominations. This session there have been
enrolled 102 students, with a fair prospect for a larger attendance
next year. About seventy of the students availed themselves of the
opportunity to secure board with the president of the college at a cost
of four dollars per month, this being actual cost of same. This ar-
rangement seems to have been entirely satisfactory, and has contrib-
uted largely to swell the number of students in attendance. In the
above facts we see much to cause us to rejoice. And we feel that the
thanks of Synod are due President Lutz and his aggressive faculty for
their self-sacrificing zeal and pains-taking care, which have brought
the college to its present state of prosperity. With the hearty co-op-
eration and support of Synod, and with the indomitable energy and
faith of the president, if coupled with wise and judicious manage-
ment, we see no reason why the present condition of prosperity may
not continue.
(a) We learn from several reports placed in our hands that the
alumni and faculty have undertaken the erection of a monument to
the honor of Prof. H. T. J. Tudwig, who gave the best years of his
life to the institution, this monument to be in the shape of a building
to be known as the "Ludwig Memorial Hall." Already funds are be-
ing raised for this purpose by the good people of Mount Pleasant and
community. We recommend Synod's approval of this undertaking.
(b) The president of the board calls attention to the fact that there
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
is a desire to amend and change the charter of the college, so as to
meet more directly the desires of the church. We, therefore, recom-
mend that Synod appoint a committee to confer with the board of
trustees relative to this matter, and report at the next regular con-
vention of Synod.
(c) We also have in our hands the resignation of Hon. H. C. Mc-
Allister, president of the board, with reference to which we submit
for your consideration the following :
Recognizing the faithful service of the chairman of the board of
trustees in the past, and in view of the present financial condition of
the college, demanding wise legislation by men full}' acquainted with
the situation, we deem it unwise at this time to make the change.
Therefore, we unanimously recommend that his resignation be not
accepted.
(d) From the report of the president of the college placed into our
hands we learn that the board of trustees have elected him to super-
vise the collection of interest on the endowment fund. This he ex-
presses a willingness to do, provided Synod will take proper action
relative to the same. We therefore advise the adoption of the fol-
lowing resolutions :
ENDOWMENT FUND.
WHEREAS, About one-third of the endowment fund of North Caro-
lina College (the total amount $15,137) has been paid in, and is safely
invested, and the interest is paid annually, and
Whereas, We regard all who subscribed to this fund as having
done so in good faith, but the condition of North Carolina College,
i. e. , the seeming dying condition of the institution, has discouraged
and delayed the prompt payment of the accruing interest as per agree-
ment on the face of the bonds, and
Whereas, The now prosperous condition of the institution both
demands and warrants the payment of all delayed interest, since the
conditions are such as they were when the subscriptions were taken,
and
Whereas, The further prosperity of the institution is largely de-
pendent upon the interest of the endowment fund being paid promptly
as per contract,
Resolved, That Synod hereby pledges afresh, with thankful hearts,
her moral support to our college, agreeing to work for the upbuilding
of the same, and we will urge upon our members who are in arrears
with their interest on their endowment bonds, the wisdom of paying
said interest promptly.
Resolved, That we endorse the action of the board of trustees of
North Carolina College in electing President L,utz to supervise the
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collecting of said interest, and assure him of our interest and assist-
ance in this work in our respective pastorates.
III. ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
All the reports from this institution are most encouraging. The
Synod has no official responsibility for Elizabeth College except as it
is related to the United Synod. The college being decidedly Luther-
an, and located in the bounds of the North Carolina Synod, as well as
the great work it is doing and is calculated to do for Christian educa-
tion in our Lutheran church, fully justifies our favorable notice in
this report. The year just closing has been the most successful one
in its history in all respects. The entire present able faculty has been
retained, with one exception, for next year. The board of directors
have decided to make extensive additions and improvements to the
science department, the library, and the music school, and the
grounds. There are thirteen members in the Senior class. The health
of the students has been good. We heartily recommend this noble
institution and the character of its high grade work of Christian edu-
cation to the favorable attention of Synod.
IV. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
We gather from the official report of Dr. Holland and from the
oral report of Prof. Morehead that our Theological Seminary at Mt.
Pleasant, S. C, is increasingly prosperous. It has been gaining stead-
ily from year to year both in its equipment for efficient work and in
the number of students. There are fourteen students now in attend-
ance, three of whom will graduate this spring, and have already re-
ceived calls. Four students are from the North Carolina Synod, all
of whom are members of the Middle class, and are successful candi-
dates for the Senior year. Quite a general interest in behalf of the
seminary has been aroused by means of the Century Memorial Move-
ment. It is to be hoped that this movement will be kept up until
complete success shall crown our efforts. For the hearty moral and
financial support of the church at large, for the special interest mani-
fested by the citizens of Charleston, and for the successful work of
President Morehead and his assistants, the North Carolina Synod
cannot do less than pour out its expressions of gratitude and praises
to Almighty God, for whose honor and glory this institution has been
established. Respectfully submitted,
J. P. MILTER,
H. A. KLUEPPETBERG,
J. A. LINN,
J. A. CLINE.
42 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Synod adjourned to meet Monday at 9.30 a. m., pending
the consideration of the Report on Church Institutions, with
prayer by Rev. A. G. Voigt.
SEVENTH SESSION.
9.30 A. M., May 6th.
Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
Synod called to order by the President. Minutes of the two
previous sessions were read and approved.
Mr. J. H. Rehder was excused from the further attendance
upon the sessions of Synod.
Synod resumed the consideration of the Report on Edu-
cational Institutions.
Item 1, adopted. Item 2, adopted. Under item 2 several
special recommendations were offered, viz.: (a) adopted, (b)
adopted. Under (b) the following committee on charter
was appointed : Revs. Geo. H. Cox, J. P. Miller, and Mr.
J. A. Cline ; (c) adopted ; (d) adopted as amended by Pres-
ident Lutz's resolution.
Items 3 and 4, adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
Rev. P. H Fleming of the Christian church was recog-
nized and invited to a seat within the bar of Synod.
The following paper, offered by Rev. W. A. L,utz, con-
cerning the Trustees of North Carolina College, was received
and adopted.
PAPER ON CHANGE OF TENURE OF OFFICE OF BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Whereas, The North Carolina Synod, in 1858, appointed a com-
mittee to secure a charter for North Carolina College, formerly W. C.
M. Academy ; and
Whereas, Said charter was presented to and received by Synod in
session in 1859, and the Synod did then and there adopt said char
ter, a part of which relates to the government of North Carolina Col-
lege and the manner of electing trustees for the same ; and
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Whereas, Synod did then and there adopt by-laws (see Minutes
1859), fixing the number of trustees and their tenure of office, viz.,
(a) "There shall be 12 trustees elected by ballot from the member-
ship of the North Carolina Synod * * * one-half of whom shall
be ministers. Their terms of office shall be three years. Members
shall be re-eligible." (b) "The number of trustees may be increased
to 18, provided that the President of the College shall be ex officio a
member of the board of trustees, while the remainder may be elected
from any Christian denomination or from any of the walks and pro-
fessions of life";
Whereas, The College was successfully conducted under this
regime for 19 years ;
Whereas, Synod in 1877, as appears from the Minutes, not upon
any advice or expressed wish of either the board of trustees, the fac-
ulty, or the committee on educational institutions, but on a simple
resolution (see Minutes, 1877, p. 11), as follows : "That hereafter no
vacancy shall occur in the board of trustees by limitation," did change
the regime adopted in 1859 ;
Whereas, There is widespread dissatisfaction in the church with
the present life tenure system as per report of the President of North
Carolina College ; therefore
Resolved, That said resolution, p. 11, Minutes, 1877, be and is here-
by rescinded, and Synod does now return to the constitution and
by-laws of the charter, adopted in 1859 ;
Resolved, That Synod with the approval of the members of the
present board of trustees, does now proceed to recast said board on
this plan ;
Resolved, That in recasting the board of trustees it is based not on
any dissatisfaction with the work of the present board, but in order
to return to the rotating system as per above statement.
The Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions was
read by Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat, and was received for consider-
ation by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND EXCUSES
OF ABSENTEES.
Your committee would respectfully submit the following report.
We have carefully examined all the papers committed :
No. 1 is a letter from Rev. M. G. G. Scherer. fraternal delegate
from the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina, submitting
a copy of their minutes. We recommend that Bro. Scherer 's letter
be received as the fraternal greeting of South Carolina Synod to this
body, and that it be read before Synod.
44 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
No. 2 is a letter from Rev. B. W. Cronk, Superintendent of the Lu-
theran Orphan Home, submitting his report, and requesting that it
be spread on the minutes of our Synod. We recommend that the re-
quest be granted.
No. 3 is a letter of excuse from each of the following brethren : —
Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, Rev. J. H. Fesperman, Rev.
T. H. Strohecker, Rev. R. L. Brown, and Rev. J. H. C. Fisher. We
note that along with Rev. Schaeffer's excuse is a postoffice money
order for $io for Synod's treasury. We recommend that the thanks
of this Synod be extended to Rev. G. F. Schaeffer for his timely gift
of $io to the work of Synod, that all the brethren be excused, and
that Bro. Fesperman's letter be read in open Synod as he requests.
No. 4 is the resignation of Rev. C. A. Brown as a member of the
board of trustees of North Carolina College and Mont Amoeua Semi-
nary, and of Dr. M. L. Stevens as a member of the board of trustees
of North Carolina College. We recommend that their resignations
be accepted.
No. 5 is a letter from Rev. W. P. Phifer, a colored Lutheran min-
ister of Charlotte, N. C. , asking to be received into the North Caro-
lina Synod. We respectfully refer this to the consideration of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
H. W. JEFFCOAT,
E. W. LESLIE,
H. N. MILLER,
P. L- KETCHIE.
Item i was adopted, and Rev. Scherer's letter read in
open Synod.
Synod adjourned for recess to meet at i p. m., pending
the consideration of the Report on Letters and Petitions, with
the Lord's prayer.
EIGHTH SESSION.
i o'clock P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. J. A. Linn.
On motion, the order of business was suspended to take
up other business.
The following resolutions, instructing the Treasurer of
Synod, as offered by Rev. L. E. Busby, were adopted :
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Resolved, 1. That hereafter all moneys received by the Sy nodical
Treasurer during the year be itemized and shown by the treasurer at
the beginning of his annual report under the caption, " Money Re-
ceived for Synodical Purposes from Churches and Congregations
during the Year" ; so that such churches may see what they have paid
for church work to the Synod's treasury.
Resolved, 2. That all our churches be urged to collect and send to
the Treasurer of Synod as early in the year as possible all moneys for
Synod.
Resolved, 3. That the funds coming into the treasury be placed at the
disposal of the Executive Committee to meet the appropriations of
Synod.
Consideration of Report on Letters and Petitions resumed.
Items 2, 3, 4, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
The following action was taken in regard to Rev. W. P.
Phifer (colored) and his congregation, known as St. Mark's
{colored} Ltctheran church, Charlotte, N. C.
ACTION AS TO ST. MARK'S (COLORED) LUTHERAN
CHURCH, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
This congregation having been brought to the attention
of Synod as desiring some recognition by this body, the fol-
lowing action was taken :
WHEREAS, We have heard with pleasure of the work being done
by Rev. W. P. Phifer and his congregation in the city of Charlotte ;
therefore,
Resolved, That this Synod hereby records its interest in that work,
and its best wishes for its success, and commends the same to the
sympathy and prayers of our Lutheran people.
Resolved, That we recognize Rev. Phifer and his congregation as
truly Lutheran and in the common faith with us, and authorize Pastor
Holland, of Charlotte, in connection with the President of S37nod, to
exercise such oversight of the same as they may deem right and
proper under the circurnstauces in the promotion of the welfare of the
work in hand.
The Report of the Committee to Nominate Members for
the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College was re-
ceived and adopted.
46 MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS FOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We, your Committee on Nominations for Members of the Board of
Trustees of the North Carolina College, beg to submit the following :
i. We nominate in the place of Dr. Stevens, Mr. J. F. Efird ; and
in the place of Rev. C. A. Brown, Rev. W. A. E-utz.
2. We also recommend that in accordance with the action of Synod,
the board be reconstructed as follows : The tenure of office of the first
six named in the list in the catalogue shall expire at the next annual
meeting of the Synod ; the next six in two years ; and the next six
in three years— the whole to be subject to Synod's action upou the re-
vision of the charter of the institution.
GEO. H. COX,
W. W. J. RITCHIE,
D. A. SWINK,
Committee.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
H. C. McAllister, Esq., President, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. V. R. Stiekley, Vice-President, Enochville, N. C.
C. G. Heilig, Esq., Secretary, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Capt. Jonas Cook, Treasurer, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. S. D. Steffey, Concord, N. C.
Rev. C. B. Miller, Concord, N. C.
P. A. Barrier, M. D., Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Geo. E. Ritchie, Esq., Govern, N. C.
Mr. James D. Heilig, Salisbury, N. C.
Marvel Ritchie, Esq., Copal Grove, N. C.
Mr. D. D. Barrier, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. W. A. Dutz, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Mr. J. F. Efird, Winston, N. C.
Rev. C. B. King, Charlotte, N. C.
John K. Patterson, Esq., Concord, N. C.
R. A. Shimpock, M. D., Gold Hill, N. C.
Mr. W. N. Misenhimer, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Zeb, N. C.
The Report of the Committee on Statistics was read and
adopted.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS.
Act. Mem. Non-Act. Mem. Baptized Mem.
St. Paul's (Wil.) 338 10 477
St. Andrew's 90 11 113
Center Grove 85 31 166
Mt. Hermou 45 13 83
St. Matthew's (Rowan) . . 178 140 498
St. Peter's 200 29 237
Lutheran Chapel 187 28 325
St. Mark's 15S 2S 283
Bethel (Rowan) 154 24 263
St. Paul's (Rowan) .... 303 45 498
Salem 130 4 254
Grace 170 10 315
Lebanon 37 — 79
St. Stephen's 142 2 214
Mt. Olive 147 12 329
Laws ... 171 52 29S
Richland 14 31 60
Zion 6 15 33
vSt. Paul's 50 10 78
Haven 69 — 74
Christ 34 20 60
Faith - • 71 — 147
Organ 297 30 584
Ebenezer 115 6 244
Union 204 62 364
Christiana 117 17 240
Holy Trinity 130 35 272
New Bethel 130 20 257
Amity 32 8 65
St. Paul's (Iredell) .... 30 5 71
St. Luke's (Iredell) .... 172 20 249
Pilgrim 69 17 99
Reformation 21 — 27
St. John's (Cabarrus) . . . 330 70 550
Cold Water 20 16 55
St. James 295 6 344
St. Matthew's (Davie) ... 40 5 51
Providence 26 2 44
Frieden's 130 75 300
Albemarle 29 4 52
Bethany (Davidson) ... 27 8 39
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Act. Mem. Non-Act. Mem. Baptized Mem.
Peace 55 — 74
Mt. Zion (Rich.) 40 14 66
Prosperity 59 24 83
St. Luke's .66 24 108
Concordia . . " 124 45 204
Luther's 40 15 65
Mt. Carmel — — —
St. Enoch 260 30 394
Trinity 75 — 124
St. Matthew's (Wil.) ... 45 13 83
St. Mark's 144 36 280
St. John's (Salisbury) . . . 304 68 440
Augsburg 73 14 142
St. Michael's (Iredell) . . . 210 12 230
Nazareth 67 35 119
Bethany 25 1 39
Shiloh 52 8 60
Immanuel 44 1 86
Macedonia 54 42 142
Peace 53 9 74
Total Membership . . .6783 1320 11615
Total Communicant Members 8173
Total Baptized Members 11615
Respectfully submitted, J. O. WERTZ,
E. L. FOLK,
JOHN A. CLINE.
The Report of the Committee on Appropriations was read
and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The committee learn from the Finance Committee that the receipts
for the year are as follows :
Synodical Fund $ 538 18
Home Missions 331 80
Beneficiary Education 171 90
Church Extension 20 00
Home Missions of the United Synod 122 51
Foreign Missions of the United Synod 131 63
Orphans' Home 42 13
Theological Professor's salary 186 00
Total .... • $1544 15
Of this amount #1061.88 is for the work of this Synod.
MINUTES K. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
i. We recommend the payment of the following indebtedness :
Lutheran Publication Society for printing Minutes . $ 108 00
Salary of Secretary 15 00
Balance due pastor of St. Andrew's (Rev. C. A.
Brown) 73 00
Balance due pastor of Davidson pastorate (Rev. P.
J- Wade) 33 33
Balance due pastor of Spencer pastorate (Rev. H.
W. Jeffcoat) 131 25
Balance due Beneficiary Ewd. Fulenwider 50 00
Balance due Beneficiary V. C. Ridenhour ... . 50 00
Balance due Beneficiary C. A. Phillips 50 00
Balance due Beneficiary J. L. Morgan 50 00
Balance due Beneficiary W. W. Kennerly 25 00
Balance salary of Theological Professor (deficit) . . 114 00
2. We recommend the following appropriations :
Albemarle pastorate (appropriated by Synod) . . . $ 200 00
Salary of Secretary 15 00
Historical Committee (appropriated by Synod) . . 19 31
When the above appropriations shall have been paid
there will be a balance in the Synodical Fund re-
ceived this year of $ 266 87
A balance in the Church Extension Fund of ... . 20 00
A deficit in the Home Mission Fund of 55 03
A deficit in the Beneficiary Education Fund of . . . 53 10
In view of this financial condition your committee does not feel au-
thorized to recommend any further appropriations.
3. We recommend that missionary congregations and beneficiaries
be referred for appropriation to the Executive Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
L. E. BUSBY,
C. D. BARRINGER.
The following on Supplementary Matter of the History of
the North Carolina Synod was adopted :
Your committee cheerfully recommend to Synod the approval of
said additional part of the manuscript for the proposed History of the
North Carolina Synod. Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
W. A. LUTZ.
50 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA./
The following persons were elected speakers for next
meeting of Synod :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. L,. E. Busby, principal;
Rev. H. A. Trexler, alternate.
Missions— Rev. J. P. Miller, principal ; Rev. J. Q. Wertz,
alternate.
Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
principal ; Rev. E. L. Folk, alternate.
The following matter referring to the remuneration of the
authors of the History of the North Carolina Synod, was
adopted :
We, your committee appointed to consider the matter of remuner-
ating the authors of the History of the North Carolina Synod, desire
to state that :
i. We as a Synod gratefully recognize the arduous and pains-taking
labors that have been expended by this Historical Committee in col-
lecting matters of synodical history and in preparing the manuscript
for publication.
2. We recommend, as a slight testimonial of our appreciation of
this labor, that the sum of $25 each be paid to the Historical Commit-
tee for their services, said sum to be paid out of the first available
funds; and if the proceeds from the sale of the book will justify it,
this sum shall be increased to $50 each.
Respectfully submitted,
L. E. BUSBY,
R. C. HOLLAND,
W. A. LUTZ.
The following resolutions were adopted :
THE QUESTION OF OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN CHURCH
PROPERTY.
The committee, to whom was referred the questions of ownership
of church property in Newton and in Davidson county, N. C, sub-
mit the following :
1. The matter concerning the property of the Lutheran congrega-
tion at Newton, N. C, is in such condition that we recommend that
Rev. W. A. Lutz be appointed a committee of one to take the matter
in hand, and report at the next annual convention of Synod.
2. With regard to the matter laid before this Synod by the Bethany
congregation of Davidson county, we see nothing in it that concerns
this Synod — the deed fixes the ownership. Should this title be called
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in question by the Reformed brethren, this Synod will then express
itself more fully. G. D. BERNHEIM,
GEO. H. COX,
W. A. LUTZ.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church
was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON_STATE OF THE CHURCH.
1. One characteristic of the reports placed in our hands is the ab-
sence of despondency on the part of our pastors. They are a hopeful
class of people ; but with all this there is no striking evidence of ap-
preciable advance among the larger portion of our congregations.
Fidelity on the part of pastors inspires hope of a coming fruitage, yet
the financial returns indicate a prolonged postponement of the antic-
ipated harvest. It is evident however that except among congrega-
tions which invite continued vacancy, our churches are strongly hold-
ing their own, and herein, rather than in any clearly perceptible
progress, lies the reason of this hopefulness of our laborious and self-
denying pastors.
2. It seems that the churches are being adjusted to a truer standard
of Lutheran doctrine and cultus, and that there is a general and more
conscientious observance of catechisation, holy baptism, the festivals
of the church, and a firmer reliance upon the efficacy of the divinely
appointed means of grace ; and we think all discern a growing church
love, and manifest desire to do more effective service along the lines
marked out by the Synod, growing out of an evident respect for and
loyalty to the Synod. We believe that the churches are feeling for a
basis for more effective work in the future.
3. Improvements in many churches, the response of a number of
congregations to the Century Memorial call, and the patronage of our
institutions of learning, and the absence of schism, and almost un-
usual harmony existing in our congregations, are some of the cheer-
ing features of the situation of the churches of our Synod; but the
meager support of a large number of our ministry, the absence of any
appreciable advance in liberality and intelligent interest in the enter-
prises of our church in many of our congregations, are sad indications
of utter unspirituality or unappreciation of the claims of our holy
Christianity. Until a better view is fostered of the sacred claims of
the church upon the devotion of many of our people, we can expect
no progress in many quarters. There must be a change here, or a
forfeiture of their birthright as professed children of God. The starv-
ing of consecrated and faithful ministers of the Word and Sacraments
is a crime which will not go unnoticed of the Head of the Church,
52 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
and it is little to be wondered at that there is so little growth in not a
few churches which once saw better things. "Nothing but leaves"
is a provocation inviting the withering judgment of the righteous
indignation of a long-suffering God. There is no hope for a people
who thus despise those whom Christ sends as his messengers of love
and grace. It is high time for this Synod to fix its seal of positive
disapproval upon this shameful treatment of the servants of God.
The time has come that this plea of abject poverty toward the divine
claims of the Gospel should be met with righteous rebuke rather than
with excusing apology. With proper improvement in this regard,
we think that our Lutheran church in North Carolina will have just
reason to hold up its head without shame among the other churches
of the State, rejoicing in its freedom from some of the paralyzing
worldliuess, fashionable frivolity, commercial dishonesty, and spirit-
ual pride which are found in some churches outside of our communion.
What some of our people need is that the integrity and straight-
forward honesty which mark their dealings with their fellow men,
shall find better exemplification in their response to the divine claims
of the church of Christ in the support of the Gospel ministry, and
the strengthening of the walls of Zion.
A careful examination of the thirty reports filed shows that during
the synodical year there were 475 adult accessions, and 278 members
lost, and 348 infant baptisms. Subtracting losses in the vacant con-
gregations we discover a gain to our roll of adult membership of
about 180. Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
H. M. BROWN,
E. P. PARKER,
H. T. GRAEBER.
The following resolutions referring to the Overture of the
Tennessee Synod in regard to North Carolina College was
adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE OVERTURE 'OF THE
TENNESSEE SYNOD.
The special committee to present a form of response to the commit-
tee of the Tennessee Synod on the overture of that body in regard to
uniting Lenoir and North Carolina Colleges, beg leave to propose the
following :
The president of Synod is hereby instructed to inform the committee
of the Tennessee Synod that their overture was received by this body
with much gratification as an evidence of the increasing unity of sen-
timent and practical endeavor between the Tennessee Synod and this
body ;
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That their overture has, together with another proposition, received
the careful consideration of this bod}', but none leading to any defi-
nite action, looking to the removal of North Carolina College ;
That in view of the prosperous condition of North Carolina College
in its present location, the Synod does not deem it wise to consider
further the plan of uniting Lenoir and North Carolina colleges.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
GEO. H. COX.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. R. C. Holland,
was heartily adopted :
GENEROUS GIFT OF DR. G. D. BERNHEIM AND WIFE.
Resolved, That the beautiful, timely, and generous act of our rev-
erend and beloved brother G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and his wife Mrs.
Bernheim (whose presence with us we are glad to note), in giving to
this Synod the sum of five hundred dollars to meet the imperative
obligations of this body at this particular juncture in behalf of our
beneficiaries and home missionaries, deserves and hereby receives
from this Synod an expression of unfeigned gratitude and prayerful
appreciation. We recognize the favor of God upon our work in
raising up such friends in this emergency in our work, so perplexing
in view of the inadequacy of our synodical treasury to meet the same,
and with gratitude to him we unite our prayers for his blessing upon
these his servants, and upon their offering thus laid upon the altar of
his church.
The report of the ex-Secretary was read and adopted.
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY OF SYNOD.
The Minutes of last year were printed by the Lutheran Publication
Board for $ioS for 2,000 copies.
The contract has been given to Henkel & Co. for printing Minutes
of this session — 2,000 copies at $1.71 per page.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
COMMITTEE ON THE EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
The President appointed the following persons on the
Committee of the Examination of Candidates : Revs. A. G.
Voigt, R. C. Holland, B. S. Brown, Geo. H. Cox, L> H.
Busby.
54 MINUTES E. It. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The President appointed Rev. R. C. Holland, principal ;
and Rev. W. A. L,utz, alternate, to preach the Ordination
Sermon for next year.
The following resolution was adopted, viz.:
That Standing Resolution number 15 be amended by striking out
the words "and read all they wish to report," and insert "and hand
the same to the Secretary."
It was moved that the officers of Synod have the seal of
the Synod changed to May 2, 1803, to correspond with the
correct date of organization.
The Synod authorized the advertisements of North Caro-
lina College, Mont Amcena Seminary, the Theological Sem-
inary, and Elizabeth College to be placed in the printed
Minutes.
The Synod voted $5 to the sexton of Frieden's church
for service during the sessions of Synod.
The following resolution of thanks to Frieden's congre-
gation was adopted :
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are due and are hereby
tendered to the friends and members of Frieden's church for their
kind and hospitable entertainment of Synod.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Synod decided by vote to accept the invitation from St.
Mark's, China Grove, for the next annual meeting.
After the reading and approving of the minutes, Synod
adjourned to meet at St. Mark's church, China Grove, N.
C, on Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1902, at
11 o'clock a. m.
CHARLES B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
FIRST SESSION.
Saturday Afternoon, 4.30 P. M.
Ministerium called to order. Prayer by Rev. G. D. Bern-
heim, D. D.
R. A. Goodman applied for beneficiary aid through Rev.
R. A. Helms. His case was referred to the Executive Com-
mittee, he being by sudden illness prevented from appearing
before the Ministerium
Adjourned. Prayer by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
George H. Cox, Secretary Pro Tern.
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6o MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
FRIEDEN S.
ii a. m. Installation of Pastor C. A. Brown; Address
to Pastor by Rev. A. G. Voigt ; Address to the Congrega-
tion by Rev. R. C. Holland
2 p. m. Mass Meeting in the interest of the Century
Endowment Movement. Speakers: Revs. R. C. Holland, J.
A. Morehead, and L. E. Busby.
SHARON CHURCH.
Sermon by Rev. L,. E. Busby.
PEACE CHURCH.
Sermon by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Sermon by Rev. R A. Helms.
MACEDONIA, BURLINGTON, N. C.
Sermon by Rev. C. B. Miller.
Sermon b}' Rev. Chas. B. King.
JEFFERSON ACADEMY.
7.30 p. m. Sermon by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
7-30 p
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2 p.
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11 a.
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That this Synod recommends to the church councils
the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by
assessment.
Resolved, 2. 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, ex-
cept such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
Resolved, 3. That no charge in connection with this Synod shall
call a pastor until it has made a satisfactor)' settlement with the former
pastor as to salary.
Resolved, 4. 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.
Resolved, 5. That the courteous recognition of the presence of min-
isters, 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.
Resolved, 6. That we recommend a certificate be given in each case
when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite of
confirmation.
Resolved, 7. 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 de-
nomination, before the expiration of seven years' faithful service —
such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be consid-
ered as a cancelling of his bonds.
Resolved, S. 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
62 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
would recommend that hereafter the following order should be ob-
served 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 con-
dition of the Sunday-school aud 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.
Resolved, 9. That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
Resolved, 10. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 11. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 12. 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 be-
lieve that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful minister
of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . . E. L. Church.
Resolved, 13. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 14. 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. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 63
Resolved, 15. That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church, shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit their
report to writing, and hand the same to the Secretary; but that it be
left optional with the lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
Resolved, 16. That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
Resolved, 17. 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, 18. 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, 19. 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.
Resolved, 20. 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.
Resolved, 21. That we approve the preaching of theological stu-
dents of one year's standing, only when under the direction and ap-
proval of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
Resolved, 22. 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.)
Resolved, 23. That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the
assistance of any beneficiary unless he attend our North Carolina Col-
lege for his literary course and our Southern Theological Seminary
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
Evaugelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 i . . .
(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 j^our ministerial services
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 1 . .
(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.
Archivarius 2
Apportionment, Special Resolution Instructing Committee. . 20
Apportionment, Report of Committee 26, 27, 28
Apportionment, as Affecting Church Extension 29
Appropriations, Report of Committee 48, 49
Advertisements, Authorized 54
Bernheim, Gift of Dr. G. D. and wife 53
Church Extension, Board of 2
Church Extension, Report of Board 35, 36, 37
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee . . 38-41
(Colored) Lutheran Church at Charlotte 45
Davidson County — Ownership of Church Property 50
Executive Committee 2, 32
Examination of Candidates, Committee 3, 53
Executive Committee's Report 15-16
Executive Committee, Report of Committee on Report ... 32
Elizabeth College, Report of Committee on Institutions ... 41
Ex-Secretary's Report 53
Elizabeth College Advertisement 68
Finance, Report of Committee 29-30
Historical Committee, Report of 34
History of Synod, Publication, &c 35
History of Synod, Remuneration of Authors 50
Henkel & Co.'s Advertisement 67
Letters and Absentees, Report of Committee 43~44
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Trustees 19-20
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee ... 33
Mont Amoena Seminary, New Trustees 38
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Committee on Institutions 38
Ministerium, Minutes of 55
North Carolina College, Report of Trustees 16-1S
North Carolina College, Location, Bids, &c 25-26
North Carolina College, Report of Committee on Institutions 39
Newton, N. C, Ownership of Church Property 50
Officers of Synod 2, 12
Overture to the Tennessee Synod, Report of Committee . . . 52, 53
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee 24-25
President's Report 8-1 1
INDEX, CONCLUDED. PAGE.
President's Report, Report of Committee on 21-22
Parochial Table 56-59
Pastor's Call 64
Reporters to Newspapers 11
Roll of Synod 6,7
Standing Resolutions 61-63
Sunday Services 60
Synodical Calendar 2
Speakers for Next Convention 3, 50
Standing Committees 18-19
Statistics, Report of Committee 47-48
State of the Church, Report of Committee 51-52
Standing Resolution 15 Amended 54
Seal of Synod, Authorized to Change Date 54
Trustees of North Carolina College, Tenure of Office, &c. . . 42,43, 46
Treasurer's Report 12-15
Theological Seminary, Report of Committee 31-32
Theological Seminary, Report of Committee on Institutions . 41
Treasurer, Instructions to 45
Thanks, Resolution of, to Frieden's Church 54
Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting 54
United Synod, Delegates' Report 23-24
United Synod Missions, Resolution Endorsing 24
Vacancies, Report of Committee 37-38
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Rev. ROBERT C. HOLLAND, D. D., Chaplain,
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M. ISABELLE MATSON, A. B.,
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Rev. W. H. HILLER, Pastor.
0
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"Hermon, A New Collection of Sacred
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Holy Trinity, Doctrine of, A Sermon
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"Battle of New Market, Va.," Memo.
Address on, by Hon. John S. Wise . . 6
"Historical Review" of Shenandoah
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"Immortality, Sermon on," by Rev.
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"Idothea; or. The Divine Image," A
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APRIL 30 TO IVIAY A, 1902,
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President— Rev. ROBERT C. HOLLAND, D. D.Charlotte, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. V. R. STICKLEY .... Enochville, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. CHARLES B. KING Charlotte, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD and Mr. J. A. CLINE.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
REV. ROBERT C. HOLLAND, D. D., President.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
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ARCHIVARIUS.
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SENIOR MINISTER.
Fifty-three Years in the Ministry.
Rev. G D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
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COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Revs. CHAS. B. KING and W. H. HILLER.
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Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D., Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D.,
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SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Rev. E. W. LESLIE, Prin. Rev. C. W. KEGLEY, Alt.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
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ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
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ORDINATION SERMON.
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SPECIAL CALENDAR.
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TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING.
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John's church, Salisbury, N. C. , beginning on Tuesday before the first
Sunday in May, 1903, at 11 o'clock a. in.
IVHIMU'
OF THE
NINETY-NINTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANG. LUTH. SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF
1TORTH O^K,OI_.inSTA.7
HEI.D IN
St. James Church, Concord, IM. C,
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1902.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in St. James Evangelical
Lutheran church, Concord, N. C, Rev. W. H. Hiller, pas-
tor, on Wednesday, n a. m., April 30, 1902. The Presi-
dent of Synod, Rev. C. B. Miller, preached the synodical
sermon, after which the holy communion was administered.
FIRST SESSION.
Synod was opened according to the usual form. The roll
of ministers was called, and the list of lay-delegates-elect
made upon presentation of their credentials to the committee,
making the complete Synodical Roll as follows :
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Ministers.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D
" W. H. Cone (a. e.) . . .
" Geo. F. Schaeffer (a. e.)
" J. A. Fesperman (a. e.)
" W. R. Ketchie
" R. E. Brown (a. e.) . .
" R. C. Holland, D. D. .
" E. P. Parker
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D. . .
" H. M. Brown
" V. R. Stickley
" J. A. Iyinn
" W. A. Eutz* ......
" B. S. Brown (a. e.) . . .
" E. E. Busby, D. D . . .
" T. H. Strohecker (a. e.)
" J. Q. Wertz
" A. G. Voigt
" C. L. T. Fisher ....
" H. A. Trexler
" Chas. B. King
" C. B. Miller
" C. A. Brown
" J. H. C. Fisher
" P.J. Wade .......
" V. Y. Boozer
" H. N. Miller, Ph. D . .
" R. A. Helms (a. e.) . .
" E. W. Leslie
" W. W. J. Ritchie. . . .
" J. P. Miller
" W. A. Duttou
" W. H. Hiller
" C. W. Kegley
ROLL OF SYNOD
CLERICAL.
When Ordained.
Postoffice.
Wilmington, N. C.
New Market, Va.
86i Monroe, Ga.
865 Barium Springs, N. C.
868 Kappa, N. C.
868 Woodside, N. C.
869 Charlotte, N.C.
871 Gibsonville, N. C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
873 Brick Church, N. C.
875 Enochville, N. C.
877 ..... . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
877 Prosperity, S. C.
878 Russell, N. C.
878 Salisbury, N. C.
880 Davidson College, N. C.
881 China Grove, N. C.
883 Wilmington, N.C.
884 Charlotte, N. C.
886 Manning, N. C.
887 Charlotte, N. C.
887 Concord, N. C.
889 Gibsonville, N. C.
890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
894 Zeb, N. C.
894 China Grove, N. C.
896 Middlebrook, Va.
898 Craven, N. C.
899 Burlington, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
897 Gold Hill, N. C.
— Concord, N. C.
— Wilmington, N. C.
Total number of ministers, 32. (a. e.) Absent and excused.
* Transferred to South Carolina Synod, June 7th.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
Prof. R. G. Kizer Salisbury, N. C St. John's (Sal.)
C.M.Goodman Concord, N. C St. John's (Cab.)
L. W. S. Bost Organ Church, N. C . . . . { ^j^ezer.
St. Enoch.
Trinity.
' Grace.
S. D.Patterson Lipe, N. C {Lebanon.
Salem.
B. L. Umberger Concord, N. C. .
Union.
ristiana.
Macedonia.
J. L. Schullenberg China Grove, N. C { £*j££0Cvheapel-
J. A. Thorn China Groye, N. C . . . St. Mark's (C. Grove).
| Holy Trinity.
W. S. Blackwelder Mt Pleasant, N. C < Prosperity.
(Cold Water.
m r m ■FisV.f.r Salisbury, N.C j St. Paul's (Rowan.)
M. ^.M.Pisner [R. F.D. No. 3] \ Bethel (Rowan.)
John A. Cline Concord, N. C St. James (Concord.)
A. D. Wessell Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's (Wil.)
C.H. Duls Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's (Charlotte.)
John Wagner Gibsonville, N. C j f^aron'8"
Paul Peele Salisbury, N.C j |?£
E. E. Workman Burlington, N. C { Peace!
J. A. L. Miller Winston, N. C Augsburg.
J. L. Lingle Salisbury, N.C { chrilt's.
No Delegate Albemarle.
< Bethany.
No Delegate < Nazareth.
(Shiloh.
(Bethel (Stanly.
No Delegate ■< Mt. Zion.
(Luther's.
L. D. Peeler Rockwell, N. C Emmanuel.
H. M.L.Agner Faith, N. C Faith.
f Law's.
J- R- Smith Liberty, N.C \ fgS/and.
(St. Paul's.
Prof. L. H. Rothrock Gold Hill, N.C { §*; Matthew's.
G.W.Dry Dry's Mill, N. C { fS^^''-
( Prosperity.
G. W. Lentz Rimer, N.C j Cold Water.
( Bethany.
( St. Michael's.
J. A. Haithcox Troutman, N. C < St. Paul's.
I Amity.
John A. R. Ritchie Concord, N. C j
D. J. Goodman Cleveland, N. C j
St. Andrew's.
Mt. Hermon.
St. Luke's.
Concordia.
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LAY — Continued.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
(Reformation.
Alex. Swieegood Tyro Shops, N. C ■< St. Luke's.
I Pilgrim's.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D . . . Wilmington, N. C St. Matthew's (Wil.)
No Delegate Providence.
No Delegate St. Paul's (Asheville.)
No Delegate Hopewell.
Tobias Lyerly Granite Quarry, N. C . . . . Wittenberg.
The President read his annual report, which was received
and held for reference to proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Fathers and Brethren :
"Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ." The Chief Shepherd of the flock has guided and kept
us through another synodical year, during which none of our minis-
terial brethren has been called away by death.
We have great reason for thanksgiving to God for his blessing upon
us. It becomes my duty now to present to you a statement of my
official acts and the work of Synod during the year now closed.
I. INSTALLATIONS.
On May 5, 1901, Rev. C. A. Brown was installed as pastor of Frie-
den's and Sharon churches ; the sermons were delivered and service
conducted by Revs. R. C. Holland, D. D., and A. G. Voigt, D. D.
August 25, 1 901, I installed Rev. C. W. Kegley as pastor of St.
Matthew's, Wilmington. I was assisted in this service by Revs. R.
C. Holland, D. D., G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and A. G. Voigt, D. D.
March 23, 1902, I installed Rev. W. H. Hiller as pastor of St. James,
Concord. I was assisted in this service by Rev. L,. E- Busby, D. D.
II. RESIGNATIONS.
July 19, 1901, I resigned as pastor of St. James, Concord, to take
effect last of August.
August 23, 1901, Rev. S. D. Steffy informed me he had resigned as
pastor of St. John's, Cabarrus, to take effect August 18th.
November 5, 1901, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat notified me he had resigned
the Chestnut Hill and Spencer mission pastorate, to take effect De-
cember 25th.
January 24, 1902, Rev. E. L. Folk notified me he had resigned
Augsburg church, Winston, to take effect March 3d.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz informed me he had resigned the Lutheran Chapel
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
aud China Grove pastorate, to make way for a rearrangement of pas-
torates, his resignation to take effect March 15, 1902.
April 3, 1902, I resigned the Albemarle pastorate, to take effect
May 1, 1902.
April 16, 1902, Rev. J. A. Linn notified me he had resigned Mt.
Pleasant pastorate, to take effect May 1, 1902.
III. CALLS ACCEPTED.
July 18, 1901, I accepted a call to the Albemarle pastorate, and took
charge first of September.
December 17, 1901, Candidate Charles A. Phillips notified me he
had accepted a call to the Forsyth mission, and would take charge
at the close of the Seminary year.
February 15, 1902, Candidate Edward Fulenwider informed me he
had accepted a call to St. Andrew's mission pastorate, and would
take charge at the close of the Seminary year.
February 24, 1902, Candidate J. L. Morgan informed me he had
accepted a call to Chestnut Hill and Spencer mission pastorate, to
take charge at the end of Seminary year.
March 10, 1902, Rev. W. H. Hiller notified me he had accepted a
call to St. James church, Concord, aud took charge February 1, 1902.
April 4, 1902, I accepted a call to St. Mark's, China Grove, to take
charge May 1, 1902.
April 28, 1902, Rev. J. Q. Wertz notified me he had accepted a call
to Lutheran Chapel and Center Grove churches, and took charge
April 1st.
IV. LETTERS OF TRANSFER.
August 24, 1901, Rev. C. W. Kegley placed in my hands a letter of
honorable transfer from the E. L. Synod of Southwestern Virginia to
this body.
October 19, 1901, I gave Rev. S. D. Steffy a letter of honorable
transfer to the E. L. Holston Synod.
December 12, 1901, I gave Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat a certificate of hon-
orable dismission to the E. L. Synod of Georgia.
January 25, 1901, I gave Rev. E. L. Folk a certificate of honorable
dismission to the E. L. Synod of Virginia.
April 29, 1902, Rev. W. H. Hiller placed in my hands a letter of
honorable transfer from the E. L. Synod of South Carolina to this
body.
I have ordered the names of Rev. C. W. Kegley and W. H. Hiller
entered on our roll.
V. VACANCIES.
St. John's, Cabarrus; Mt. Pleasant pastorate, Albemarle, Faith and
Immanuel, Cold Water, Prosperity and Augsburg — some of these have
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just become vacant May ist, and some are being regularly supplied
with preaching.
VI. SUPPLY WORK.
Nearly all of our vacant churches have had service by our theolog-
ical students during their vacations, and by pastors, in addition to
their regular work. This service has in every case been very helpful.
Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., has supplied St. John's, Cabarrus ; Rev.
J. H. C. Fisher has supplied Prosperity and Immanuel, Rev. V. Y.
Boozer has supplied Faith, Rev. J. P. Miller has supplied Spencer,
Candidate Phillips supplied Forsyth mission, Candidate V. C. Riden-
hour supplied the Iredell pastorate, and Candidate J. L. Morgan sup-
plied St. Andrew's pastorate.
VII. MISSIONS.
The North Carolina Synod has probably never had on hand so much
local home mission work as now.
Our missions all seem to be in a healthy and promising condition,
but to properly meet the increasing demands of our field we need
more men and more money. c
VIII. CONFERENCES.
The presidents of the Northern and Southern conferences each re-
port their conferences as having held two successful meetings during
the year, but neither of them presented any matter needing the atten-
tion of Synod, except that the president of Northern Conference re-
ports that Sharon congregation was received into Synod by that con-
ference.
IX. THEOEOGICAE STUDENTS.
It gives me great satisfaction to announce that four of our five ben-
eficiary theological students will complete their course this spring,
and all of the four have been and will be called to labor in the bounds
of their mother Synod.
Mr. Phillips goes to Forsyth, Mr. Morgan to Chestnut Hill and
Spencer, Mr. Fulenwider to St. Andrew's, and Mr. Ridenhour to
Iredell. These young men have all acquitted themselves with credit
in the Seminary, and give promise of great usefulness in the work.
This leaves us with one beneficiary student, who is now completing
the first year in the Theological Seminary. I have, however, and
herewith submit two applications for next year, one to enter the
Theological Seminary and the other to enter college.
No part of our work as a synod is more vital than the preparation
of young men for the gospel ministry. The field is increasing, and
men are falling at their posts ; and this increasing demand for men
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calls for increasing effort to furnish them. Let pastors lay this upon
the hearts of parents and of young men in the church. May this
feature of the work receive continually the most earnest considera-
tion of Synod.
X. INSTITUTIONS,
i. Mont Amoena Seminary has had a very successful year. A
large enrollment of students and efficient work has marked its ses-
sions, and will be duly brought to the attention of Synod by its Board
of Trustees.
2. Elizabeth College. While this institution is not the property
of Synod; yet, being upon our territory, it is but proper that we should
express our gratification at the growth of equipment, efficiency, and
influence of this splendid institution. It should be and is a source of
pride to our church in North Carolina.
3. North Carolina College. This institution of Synod will, of
course, be reported by the Board of Trustees ; but, it becomes our
sacred duty to give to this institution, at this time, more than a pass-
ing notice.
The financial conditions that confront the college, its attendance
of students, and the general conditions that surround it, conspire to
lay a duty at the feet of this Synod which it cannot avoid nor evade.
Our educational problem has not been solved; and the question as to
what should be done in the case of North Carolina College is still be-
fore the Synod and presses for an answer.
Let us face this question like men, reason together in the fear of
God, and let the judgment of the majority be the will of the whole,
touching this all-important issue.
Therefore, without going further into detail, in this report, but in
order to bring the question squarely before this body in tangible form,
I recommend :
1. That a special committee of five, three ministers and two lay-
men, be appointed to confer with the E. L. Tennessee Synod and
Trustees of Lenoir College to ascertain whether their former proposi-
tion looking to the consolidation of North Carolina College and Le-
noir College is still open to us or would be renewed ; and, if so, to re-
open negotiations to this end.
2. That this committee be required to report at the next annual
meeting of this Synod ; or, if it deem it necessary, it be authorized to
report at a called meeting of Synod, said called meeting to be con-
vened by the President of Synod upon the petition of this committee.
xi. theological seminary.
We have special reason to thank God for his evident blessing upon
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this institution, in arousing the church to such noble work in the
Century Memorial Endowment, in the attendance of students, in the
efficient work done, and in his special blessing in restoring the health
of the senior professor.
The young men of our Synod should be urged to take their theo-
logical training there, and our Synod, in every way possible, as it
has in the past, should continue to bring to this institution our warm,
earnest support.
XII. SPECIAL MATTERS.
1. Report of Committee on Revision of Synod's Constitution. (See
Minutes 1899, pages 40-42 ; also Minutes 1900, pages 44-45 ; also Min-
uses 1901, pages 10, 21, 22.)
2. Report of Committee on Publication of History of Synod. (See
Minutes 1901, p. 34).
3. The Election of Delegates to United Synod.
4. Ordination of Candidates. We have four candidates for ordina-
tion, who on account of the time of closing of the session could not
be present at this meeting. They have accepted calls to work in this
Synod, and it will be necessary for Synod to arrange for their exami-
nation and ordination at an early date.
5. Payment of North Carolina Synod's portion of the expenses of
Second General Conference of Lutherans, held in Philadelphia, April
1-3, 1902. My call for contributions for this purpose has not brought
a sufficient amount to meet it.
6. Vacancies on Board of Trustees of North Carolina College. I
have the resignations of Revs. V. Y. Boozer and S. D. Steffy, and
Dr. P. A. Barrier and Mr. John S. Efird as members of Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College, hence it will be the duty of Synod to
fill their places. I would refer Synod to Minutes of 1901, p. 46, item
2, in "Report of Committee to Nominate Members for Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College, " and ask you to determine whether
the terms of office of the first six on the roll of Board of Trustees have
also expired under the three year tenure. (See also Minutes 1901,
pages 42-43.)
7. I recommend that in our devotional services, as we gather from
time to time, that Synod remember especially in its prayers our aged
and afflicted brethren of the Synod.
8. I call attention to the fact that our next annual meeting will be
the centennial meeting of the North Carolina Synod. I recommend
that arrangements be made at this meeting by which that occasion
shall be specially and fittingly observed.
9. St. Martin's church, of Stanly county, have filed with me a pe-
tition to be received into connection with this body. Their petition
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is accompanied by a copy of their constitution , both of which I will
turn over to the Committee on Petitions. They have a representative
present at this meeting.
10. The annual Lutheran Reunion was again held in August, 1901,
and was a large, enjoyable, and profitable gathering of North Carolina
and Tennessee Synod Lutherans. This reunion should be continued
and encouraged.
Now, brethren, I return to you the trust committed to me. I have
tried to discharge it faithfully, and I thank you all for the courtesy
and co-operation you have given me in the duties and responsibilities
of this office. Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES B. MILLER.
Synod adjourned with prayer to meet at 2 o'clock p. m.
SECOND SESSION.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. Geo. H. Cox. The
hours of Synod were fixed as follows : from 9 a. m. to 12
m.; and from 2 to 5p.n1; the evening services at 8 o'clock.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following members were elected officers for the en-
suing year :
President— Rev. Robert C. Holland, D. D.
Vice- President —Rev. V. R. Stickley.
Secretary — Rev. Chas. B. King.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The officers of Synod were installed by Rev. C. B. Miller.
Rev. J. L,. Deaton, fraternal delegate from the Tennessee
Synod, was received, and conveyed to Synod the fraternal
greetings of the Tennessee Synod.
Rev. W. A. Deaton, of the Tennessee Synod, was received
as an advisory member of Synod.
The following members were appointed reporters to va-
rious newspapers : To the Charlotte Observer, Rev. Chas. B.
King ; Our Church Paper, Rev. J. P. Miller ; Lutheran
Visitor, Rev. L. E. Busby.
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Rev. Geo. H. Cox made report of the work of the com-
mittee on the "History of the North Carolina Synod."
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE HISTORY OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina :
,We, your committee on publication of the history of the Synod,
hereby report that the work of the committee is completed, and the
books are here ready for distribution.
The following is the indebtedness on the work up to the present
time :
To amt. of bill of publishers $354 oo
To freight and drayage bill, paid by G. H. Cox. . 9 00
To expenses of Geo. H. Cox to date 10 60
To expenses of G. D. Bernheim 10 00
Total $383 60
Two copies of the work have been deposited with the Librarian of
Congress, 498 copies are on hand.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM, ) o^„„ " WT,
GEO. H. COX, } Committee.
Concord, N. C, April 30, 1902.
On motion of Dr. Voigt, the following resolution was
adopted :
Resolved, That the money first realized from the sale of the "His-
tory of the North Carolina Synod," be used to pay all obligations of
Synod to the publishing committee.
Synod suspended the regular order of business to elect
delegates to the United Synod, which convenes in Charles-
ton, S. C, on May 7, 1902.
The following persons were elected as delegates and al-
ternates :
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
PRINCIPALS. ALTERNATES.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Rev. B. S. Brown,
" Robert C. Holland, D. D., "V. Y. Boozer,
" Charles B. King, " C. L. T. Fisher,
" G. D. Bernheim, D. D., " J. A. Linn,
" C.B.Miller, " C.A.Brown,
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Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D. , Rev. H. A. Trexler,
" L. E. Busby, " J. P. Miller,
" J. Q. Wertz, " H. M. Brown,
" V. R. Stickley. " C. W. Kegley.
LrtY.
PRINCIPALS. ALTERNATES.
Mr. John A. Cline, Mr. J. C. Ungle,
" CD. Wessell, " M. G. M. Fisher,
" J. D. Heilig, Prof. Edgar Bowers,
" C. H. Duls, Mr. C. G. Heilig,
" B. L. Umberger, " J. H. Rehder,
Prof. R. G. Kizer, " J. L. Miller,
Mr. A. C. Mitchell, " A. C. Workman,
Mr. J. A. Thorn, " G. W. Dry,
Prof. T. H. Rothrock. " J. C. Deaton.
The President announced the following Standing Com-
mittees :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. President's Report. — Revs. L,. B- Busby, C. A. Brown,
P. J. Wade, Prof. R. G. Kizer, Mr. L. W. S. Bost.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. J. A. Linn, B. S. Brown,
E. W. Leslie, Mr. L. G. Patterson, Mr. J. A. Thorn.
3. Church Institutions.— Revs. H. M. Brown, H. A. Trex-
ler, Mr. M. G. M. Fisher.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs J. P. Miller, W.
W. J. Ritchie, Mr. W. S. Black welder.
5. Minutes and Unfiyiished Business. — Revs. J. Q. Wertz,
W. A. Dutton, Mr. John Wagner.
6. Letters and Petitions. — Revs. A. G. Voigt, George H.
Cox, W. H. Hiller, Mr. C. W. Goodman, Mr. G. W. Dry.
7. Vacancies.— Revs. C. B. Miller, V. R. Stickley, Mr.
John A. Ritchie.
8. Finances. — Messrs. B. L,- Umberger, A. G. Wessell, J.
A. Cline.
9. Appropriations. — Revs. George H. Cox, C. W. Kegley,
and W. D. Kimball.
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10. Apportio?iment. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, B. W. Les-
lie, and Mr. Alex. Swicegood.
ii. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. B. S. Brown, C. B. Miller,
H. A. Trexler, G. D. Bernheim, and A. C. Workman.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the commit-
tee's report on the "History of the North Carolina Synod,"
with prayer by Rev. B. S. Brown.
THIRD SESSION.
9 A. M., May ist, 1902.
Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. B. W. Leslie.
Synod called to order by the President. Minutes of the pre-
vious sessions were read and approved.
Synod resumed the consideration of the Report of the Com-
mittee on the " History of the North Carolina Synod."
Regular order was suspended to hear the Treasurer's Re-
port.
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was received
and referred to Committee on Finances.
TREASURER'S REPORT-
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
North Carolina Synod of the
Evang. Lutheran Church.
home missions.
1901. Dr.
May 1. Amt. in bank
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee
May 3. Amt. collection
Aug. 1. Amt. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, donation
Aug. 13. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treasurer .
Dec. 16. Amt. Rev. V. R. Stickley, Treasurer
1902.
Jan. 11. Amt. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, donation
Jan. 28. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treasurer. .
April 28. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treasurer . .
$ 90 61
33 ! 8°
11 2S
125 00
100 00
25 00
125 00
50 00
50 00 $908 69
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1901. Cr.
May 6. Atut. paid Rev. P. J. Wade $ 33 33
May 6. Ami paid Rev. C. A. Brown 73 00
May 9. Amt. paid Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat 131 25
May 9. Amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie ... 50 00
May 21. Amt. paid Rev. R. L,. Brown 50 00
June 21. Amt. paid Rev. R. A. Helms 33 34
Aug. 7. Amt. paid Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat 43 75
Aug. 15. Amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie .... 100 00
Oct. 7. Amt. paid Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat ... 25 00
Oct. 24. Amt. paid Rev. C. A. Phillips, Forsyth
Mission 25 00
Oct. 25. Amt. paid Rev. C. B. Miller 50 00
Dec. 16. Amt. paid Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat by Rev.
Stickley, Treasurer , 25 00
1902.
Jan. 8. Amt. paid Rev. H.W. Jeffcoat in full to date 22 91
Jan. 22. Amt. paid Rev. C. B. Miller 25 00
Jan. 28. Amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie .... 50 00
March 11. Amt. paid Rev. R. A. Helms 25 00
April 14. Amt. paid Rev. R. A. Helms to May 1st . 8 35
Amt. to Beneficiary Fund 87 76
Amt. cash 50 00 $908 69
synodical treasury.
1901. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . . $538 18
May 3. Amt. collection 1 30
1902.
March 7. Amt. collection from St. John's, Salisbury 4 00 $543 48
1901. Cr.
May 3. Amt. paid uote, St. James, Concord . . . $ 65 00
May 9. Amt. paid E. H. Aull for Minutes . . . 108 00
May 9. Amt. paid Rev. C. B. King, services ... 15 00
May 9. Amt. paid J. L. Summers, sexton .... 5 00
June 8. Amt. paid Dr. George H. Cox, services,
$25; expenses, $16. 13 ; total ... 41 13
June 21. Amt. paid Rev. C. B. Miller, stationery . 5 00
May 20. Amt. paid on Theo. Professor's salary . . 114 00
1902.
Feb. 19. Amt. paid Capt. Jonas Cook, repair account 4600
Feb. 19. Amt. paid Capt, Jonas Cook, int. on $800 48 00
April 2. Amt. paid Rev. C. B. Miller, expenses . . 7 19
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April 7. Amt. paid Smith & Wyatt, printing notesf 1 00
April 9. Amt. paid J. W. Eberly, Treasurer . . 14 20
Amt. paid Beneficiary Education ... 73 96 $543 48
beneficiary education.
1901. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . . $i7r 90
May 3. Amt. collection, Frieden's 12 75
Aug. 1. Amt. Dr. G. D. Bernheim, donation. . . 125 00
1902.
Jan. 11. Amt. Dr. G. D. Bernheim, donation . . . 125 00
Feb. 12. Amt. due Home Missions 87 76
Feb. 12. Amt. due Synodical Treasury 73 96
March 14. Amt. due Treasurer 58 63 $655 00
1901. Cr.
May 9. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider $ 25 00
May 9. Amt. paid J. L- Morgan 25 00
May 9. Amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
May 9. Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 00
Ma}' 9. Amt. paid W. W. Kennerly 25 00
May 20. Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 10 00
May 20. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider 20 00
Oct. 8. Amt. paid J. I,. Morgan . . 25 00
Oct. 8. Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 00
Oct. 8. Amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
Oct. 8. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider 25 00
Oct. 8. Amt. paid Chas. Pless 25 00
Dec. 20. Amt. paid J. L,. Morgan 25 00
Dec. 20. Amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
Dec. 20. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider 25 00
Dec. 20. Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 00
Dec. 20. Amt. paid Chas. Pless 25 ro
1902.
Feb. j 2. Amt. paid Chas. Pless 25 00
Feb. 12. Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 00
Feb. 12. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider 25 00
Feb 12. Amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
Feb. 12. Amt. paid J. L. Morgan 25 00
March 14. Amt. paid J. L. Morgan 25 00
March 14. Amt. paid V. C. Ridenhour 25 00
March 14. Amt. paid E. Fulenwider 25 00
March 14 Amt. paid C. A. Phillips 25 co
March 14. Amt. paid Chas. Pless 25 00 $655 00
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church extension.
1901. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . $ 20 00
1902. Cr.
March 26. Amt. paid Treasurer M. L,. Stevens ... f 20 00
home missions united synod.
1901. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . #122 51
1902. Cr.
March 26. Amt. paid J. W. Eberly, Treasurer . . . . $122 51
foreign missions.
190 1. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . $131 63
1902.
April 28 Amt. Miss Gussie Kibler, St. Paul's Sun-
day-school, Wilmington 25 00 $156 63
1902. Cr.
March — . Amt. paid J. W. Eberly, Treasurer . . . #131 63
April 28. Amt. receipt J. W. Eberly, Treasurer . . 25 00 $r56 63
theological professor's salary.
1901. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finauce Committee, Friedeu's . . . $186 00
May 20. Amt. from Synodical Treasurer, Page 49 114 00 $300 00
1901. Cr.
May 20. Amt. paid Hon. C. M. Efird, Treasurer . $300 00
orphans' home.
1901. Dr.
May 1. Amt. in bank $ 6 85
May 1. Amt. Finance Committee, Frieden's . . 42 13
Nov. 15. Amt. Union Sunday-school 9 34
Nov. 15. Amt. Union congregation 6 99
Nov. 15. Amt. Christiana congregation 4 02
Nov. 15. Amt. Christiana Sunday-school 6 55
Dec. 23. Amt. Enoch congregation 15 00
Dec. 23. Amt. Trinity congregation 4 00
1902.
Feb. 20. Amt. Christ's congregation 2 84 f 97 72
1901. Cr.
Nov. 30. Amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treasurer . . . $ 26 90
1902.
March 26. Amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treasurer ... 70 82 $ 97 72
Most respectfully submitted,
JAMES D. HEIUG.
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr. J. D. Heilig was excused from further attendance
upon Synod in session today.
Synod resumed the consideration of the Historical Com-
mittee's Report.
Synod voted the authors of the ' ' History of the North
Carolina Synod" as many printed copies of the history as they
desired. The authors, Revs. Drs. Bernheim and Cox, ex-
pressed their desire for ten copies each.
On motion of Synod, the President appointed Revs. V. Y.
Boozer, C. B. Miller, B. S. Brown, and Mr. A. D. Wessell a
committee to formulate a plan for the sale of the ' ' History
of the North Carolina Synod," said committee to report at
this meeting of Synod.
ADVISORY MEMBERS.
Rev. L. K. Probst, D. D., Secretary of the Board of Mis-
sions of the United Synod ; Revs C. D. Miller and W. P.
Cline of the Tennessee Synod, and Theological Student Mr.
C. B. Fisher, and Mr. W. P. Houseal of the Lutheran Vis-
itor were introduced and received as advisory members of
Synod.
Rev. W. A. Gellon (Presbyterian), Concord, Rev. W. H.
McMary, of Concord, and Rev. J. A. B. Fry, of Concord,
were introduced and invited to seats within the bar of Synod.
Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock was set apart as a suit-
able time to hear the Secretary of the Board of Missions of
the United Synod.
On motion of Dr. Voigt, the following resolution was
adopted :
Resolved, That one copy of the History of Synod be deposited in
the archives of Synod, and that one be donated to each of the follow-
ing institutions : the Theological Seminary at Mt. Pleasant, S. C, the
Historical Society at Gettysburg, Pa. , the Theological Seminary at
Mt. Airy, Pa., the Theological Seminary at Chicago, 111., North Car-
olina College, and Mt. Amcena Seminary, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
On motion, the hour of 2 o'clock this afternoon was set to
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hear Rev. C. L,. Miller on the prospective mission work at
Lexington, N. C.
The Report of the Executive Committee was read by the
Secretary, and received and referred to committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee respectfully submit the following report :
Six meetings have been held during the synodical year. We are
happy to report that the Home Mission work is in good condition.
Synod has the following home mission points under her care : Bur-
lington, Davie, Forsyth, Albemarle, Chestnut Hill, and Spencer, St.
Andrew's, Davidson pastorate. These various mission fields have
been partially supplied during the year by theological students and
others. As seen from the President's Report, most of these points
are now provided with regular pastors.
Mr. Charles R. Pless was received as a beneficiary student, and $110
appropriated towards his theological seminary education at our South-
ern Theological Seminary.
Synod's theological students have been well cared for during the
year. Our theological students are Messrs. Edward Fulenwider, V.
C. Ridenhour, Chas. A. Phillips, J. L. Morgan, Chas. R. Pless. All
are at the Southern Theological Seminary at Charleston, S. C. Messrs.
Morgan, Fulenwider, Ridenhour and Phillips graduate this year, and
have accepted work in our Synod's mission fields.
The following amounts have been paid on last year's obligations :
To E. Fulenwider, theological student $45 00
To V. C. Ridenhour, theological student 25 00
To J. L. Morgan, theological student 25 00
To C. A. Phillips, theological student 35 00
To W. W. Kennedy, theological student 25 00
Total last year's obligations to theological students, $155 00
To Rev. P. J. Wade, home missionary $ 33 33
To Rev. C. A. Brown, home missionary 73 00
To Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat, home missionary 135 00
To Rev. R. L> Brown, home missionary 50 00
To Rev. R. A. Helms, home missionary 33 34
To Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie, home missionary .... 50 00
Total amt. last year's obligations to home miss. . . $374 67
Total amount paid on last year's beneficiary education and home
missions, $529.76.
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The following shows this year's appropriations, with amounts paid
and amounts yet due :
BENEFICIARY STUDENTS.
Appropriated. Paid.
To C. A. Phillips $roo oo $100 oo
To J. L. Morgan ioo oo ioo oo
To V. C. Ridenhour ioo oo ioo oo
To Edward Fulenwider ioo oo ioo oo
To Chas. R. Pless ioo oo ioo oo
Total paid beneficiary students $ 500 00
HOME MISSIONS.
Appro. Paid. Due.
To Chestnut Hill and Spencer . . $175 00 $116 66*
To Burlington 150 00 150 00
To Davie 50 00 33 35*
To Davidson pastorate 25 00 . . $25 00
To Forsyth (summer work, Phillips) 25 00 25 00
To Rev. R. L,. Brown (Faith) ... 50 00 50 00
To Albemarle 200 00 133 66 f
$675 00 $508 67 $25 00
Total amt. appropriated this year to beneficiary stu-
dents and home missions $1175 00
Total paid . 1008 67
On account of resignations and short time service in some of the
home fields, it was not necessary to pay the full amount appropriated.
There remains yet due the home mission field $ 25.
*In full to date of resignation. fin full to May 1st.
Letter from Rev. R. A. Helms was read in open Synod
by Rev. V. R. Stickley. The letter was referred to the Com-
mittee on Letters and Petitions.
The Report of the President of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College was read by the Secretary. The re-
port was received and held for further consideration, in con-
nection with the following resolution offered by Dr. Holland :
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College be
requested to file a complete report and explicit statement of the finan-
cial condition of the College at this date, and file the same as part of
their Report of the President of the Board of Trustees already pre-
sented ; and that the members of the Board of Trustees of North Car-
olina College present at Synod be requested to obtain this financial
statement as soon as possible.
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The Report of the Committee on the Theological Seminar}7
was made by Rev. R. C. Holland. The report was received
and referred to the Committee on Church Institutions.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
OF THE UNITED SYNOD.
In obedience to requirement of the North Carolina S3'nod, its rep-
resentatives on the Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary of
the United Synod present the following report :
The session of 1901 to 1902 opened October 2, 1901, under favorable
auspices, there being present fifteen students distributed in the Junior
and Senior classes, all of whom have prosecuted their studies dili-
gently and successfully up to this date. Ten of these will be gradu-
ated at the closing of the present session at the meeting of the United
Synod, which will convene in Charleston, on the 7th of May, 1902.
Of the graduating class four are members of our Synod, viz., Edward
Fulenwider, J. L. Morgan, C. A. Phillips, and V. C. Ridenhour.
The synodical connection of the fifteen students enrolled is as fol-
lows : North Carolina Synod, 7 ; Tennessee Synod, 2 ; South Carolina
Synod, 4 ; Southwestern Virginia Synod, 1 ; Georgia Synod, 1.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors, held in Roanoke, Va., Au-
gust 29, 1901, Rev. M. G. G. Scherer was elected second professor in
the Seminary, and obedient to the call of the church entered upon
duty, October 2d, and in the absence of President Morehead has ful-
filled the duties of president of the institution in a manner acceptable
both to the students and the Board of Directors.
At the same meeting Prof. J. A. Morehead was granted a vacation
for one year, that he might so recuperate his strength as to enter upon
his duties with full vigor in 1902. We are glad to be able to report
that after a sojourn of six months in Germany he has been fully re-
stored, and will resume his office in the Seminary at the opening of
next session.
The Century Endowment Fund sums up the aggregate amount of
$23,707.50. Of this sum the North Carolina Synod has given in cash
$2649.74, and subscriptions $958.50, making in all $3608.24, from 44
congregations, carrying 2095 names.
It is not improbable that the Board of Directors will seek to reduce,
if possible, the annual apportionment to the district synods. We
recommend, therefore, the adoption of the following resolution :
Resolved, That the North Carolina Synod will give for the year 1902
to 1903 its proportion of the aggregate amount which the Board of Di-
rectors may find it necessary to apportion to the synods composing
the United Synod.
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The Report of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena
Seminary was read by Rev. George H. Cox, received, and
referred to Committee on Church Institutions.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMOENA
FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mont Amcena Female Seminary continues to enjoy uninterrupted
prosperity and success. The total number of pupils enrolled this year
is ninety, coming from five States, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. The total number of boarding pupils
is fifty-seven, the largest number of boarders ever in the Seminary at
any one time in its history. There are eight members of the senior
class who will graduate at the approaching commencement. The
health of the institution has been excellent, with the exception of a
few who were not physically strong enough to pursue their studies,
and so returned to their homes.
It is with regret that we are under the necessity of reporting the res-
ignation of the President Dr. H. N. Miller, which was presented to,
and accepted by, the Board of Trustees at a called meeting in January.
The reason given for his resignation is that he desires to engage in
University and Theological study for a year, with a view to resuming
active pastoral work. The Board at its annual meeting will elect a
President, and the institution will continue uninterrupted.
Mr. H. T. Graeber wishes to be excused from acting upon the
Board. His place, therefore, and perhaps that of others, will be to
fill at this meeting of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
President Board of Trustees.
Report on the State of the Church was taken by hearing
reports of the lay-delegates.
Synod adjourned, pending the hearing of reports on the
State of the Church, with prayer by Dr. Voigt.
FOURTH SESSION.
2 o'clock P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
The hearing of reports on the State of the Church was re-
sumed.
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Rev. C. L,. Miller of the Tennessee Synod presented to
Synod the subject of the establishing of a Lutheran church
in Lexington, N. C. Under the discussion of the subject,
the following resolution, offered by Rev. George H. Cox,
was adopted :
Resolved, That whenever, in the judgment of the Board of Missions
of the United Synod, in consultation with the Executive Committees
of the Tennessee and the North Carolina Synods it shall be decided
that the time has come for the purchase of a church lot in the town of
Lexington, N. C, that this Synod pledges itself to furnish the amount
of five hundred and fifty dollars towards the purchase of a new lot for
a church building, the congregation to be in connection with the
North Carolina Synod.
The report of Rev. W. A. Lutz on the Newton, N. C,
church property was received and adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE NEWTON, N. C,
CHURCH PROPERTY.
I, as your committee of one, to look after our church property and
congregation in Newton, N. C, beg leave to report that I have at-
tended to this duty, with the most happy and fruitful results. I, in
the name of Synod, assured the pastor and congregation of the Ten-
nessee Synod now worshiping in the church, that they should have
the free and uninterrupted use of the church so long as they kept it
in good repair, and supplied faithfully the members of this Synod who
belong there with the Means of Grace. They gladly accepted this
proposition, and have spent about $800 improving the church. They
have built a nice tower to the church, and have put on the church a
new roof, &c. I trust that Synod will heartily approve of my action
in this matter. The two congregations there are now worshiping as
one congregation. Yours sincerely,
W. A. LTJTZ.
Concord, N. C, May 1, 1902.
The Report of the Committee on the President's Report,
read by Rev. L. E. Busby, was received for consideration
by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your committee would respectfully report that the compilation of
facts and matters pertaining to the work of Synod for the past year as
shown in the President's annual report covers in an admirable man-
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uer the whole scope of presidential supervision, aud the paper is both
instructive and suggestive as bearing on matters of synodical legisla-
tion. We gather the following as claiming notice in this report :
i. The unprecedented number of resignations of pastors and vacant
churches during the past year. A matter so vitally touching the wel-
fare and progress of the church calls for our prayerful consideration,
and a remedy if possible should be applied to correct what cannot but
be a serious menace to the stability and growth of our congregations.
Eight pastors have resigned, and as many churches are without the
regular preaching of the Word and the Means of Grace— a condition
that is truly deplorable and alarming.
2. The prospective addition of four of our theological students to
the ministerial roll of Synod is a matter of encouragement, and we
congratulate ourselves in believing that these young and theologically
well-equipped workers will add greatly to our ministerial force.
3. Two petitions for beneficiary assistance accompany the President's
report. These applicants are recommended to the earnest considera-
tion of the Executive Committee.
4. Attention is called to our educational institutions. Resolved that
this item be referred to the Committee on Church Institutions.
5. Several special matters are mentioned, as follows :
(1) The revision of Synod's constitution. We recommend that
Synod make a final disposition of this whole matter.
(2) Ordination of candidates. Inasmuch as application will be made
by several young men for ordination at the close of the present Semi-
nary session, we recommend that their applications be referred to the
Examining Committee, with authority to act, and with the officers of
Synod to ordain them, if so decided, at such time and place as may
be agreed on.
(3) The payment of North Carolina Synod's apportionment to de-
fray the expenses of the Second General Conference of Lutherans re-
cently held. We recommend that the President continue his call for
the deficit.
(4) Vacancies on Board of Trustees of North Carolina College. We
refer this item to the Committee on Institutions. To this committee
is also referred the interpretation of the tenure of office of members
of College Board as mentioned by the President in his report.
6. The recommendation that special prayer be offered from time to
time in the devotional exercises of Synod for aged and afflicted breth-
ren is most heartily approved.
7. The Centennial Meeting of Synod which is to be held next year
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will call for special and appropriate exercises. We recommend that a
committee of . . . members be appointed to arrange a program, and
present at this meeting. Respectfully submitted,
h. E. BUSBY,
P.J. WADE,
C. A. BROWN,
E. W. S. BOST.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, adopted. Under sub-heading (i) of
item 5, the following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the President of Synod be authorized to call an ex-
tra session of Synod for the purpose of considering the report of the
committee on the revision of the Constitution of Synod, and such
other matters as the President may deem wise in his judgment.
Sub-items (2) and (3) adopted; (4) postponed. Items 6,
7, adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. C. B. Miller.
FIFTH SESSION.
9 A. M., May 2.
Devotional service, led by Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie. Syn-
od was called to order.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., one of the authors of the
"History of the North Carolina Synod," proposed to accept
thirty-five copies of the History of the North Carolina Synod
in lieu of the $35 due him for moneys advanced as one of
the editors of the same. Dr. Bernheim 's proposition was
accepted by Synod.
The report of committee on plans for sale of the "History
of the North Carolina Synod," was read by Rev. V. Y.
Boozer, received, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FORMULATING PLANS FOR
THE SALE OF THE HISTORY OF SYNOD.
We, your committee, recommend :
1. That a depositary be appointed who shall have charge of the
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books, attend to the sales and make disposition of the proceeds, and
that the remuneration for his services shall be 5 per cent, of the sales.
2. That he may advertise the book as he thinks best.
3. That all expenses incurred by the depositary in the discharge of
his duties be met by synod.
4. That he make a quarterly report to the Executive Committee.
5. That he be authorized to have additional copies bound, if found
necessary.
6. That Rev. V. Y. Boozer be the depositary.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER,
C. B. MILLER,
B. S. BROWN,
A. D. WESSELL.
The following resolution was adopted :
Inasmuch as Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., and wife have offered to
Synod one hundred (f 100) dollars towards a lot at Lexington, N. C,
if purchased,
Resolved, That the thanks of Synod be returned for their kind offer,
and that it be accepted, if needed.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church,
read by Rev. J. A. L,inn, was received and adopted.
REPORT ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
'With remarkable unanimity there come to us from the various
pastorates of Synod reports of prosperity and growth. Almost with-
out exception the attendance upon and attention given to the preached
Word are represented as good. As it should ever be in the Lutheran
fold the sacraments are highly esteemed and reverently observed. The
time honored custom of catechisation seems to be more and more
growing in favor, and is generally insisted upon in candidates for con-
firmation.
As a result of the Scriptural methods pursued, we find a somewhat
tardy but health}' growth, the increase in membership and benevo-
lence being substantial rather than striking — constant and abiding in-
stead of ephemeral and vacillating. He who hath declared, " I am
with you alway " gives fresh evidence of his presence and blessing in
the souls that are being gathered by the earnest efforts of his faithful
but self-denying servants, now as ever, and our church needs but to
press forward along the lines already assumed, and ultimate victory
must be hers.
But whilst true to her standards of doctrine and cultus and whilst
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satisfactory in her growth in membership and benevolence, along with
these better tendencies we decry also some not so salutary. Rather
ominous of evil to our beloved Zion seems the spirit of restlessness and
discontent on the part alike of pastors and people as revealed to us in
the frequent rupture of the pastoral relation, found in reports in our
hands. What the cause may be for such a deplorable state of affairs
we can only conjecture. Surely no true shepherd of the flock of
Christ, " purchased with His own precious blood," could ruthlessly
or wantonly — without just cause — dissolve so sacred a relationship,
and certainly no desire of change for mere change's sake on the part
of God's people could be expected to compensate for the loss sustained
in the lack of knowledge of conditions surrounding and the needs at-
tending their respective congregations, incident to numerous changes.
Whatever the cause, may we not reasonably hope that in the not dis-
tant future these evils may be remedied and long pastorates, as else-
where in our church, and not short ones, be the rule.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
B. S. BROWN,
E. W. LESLIE,
S. G. PATTERSON.
The Report on Minutes and Unfinished Business was read
by Rev. Dutton, and received to be considered by items.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Your committee would beg leave to report the following :
1. On page 22, item 2, the Secretary was instructed to send a copy
of the action of this body to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wadsworth in re-
lation to the gift of a lot by them to this Synod on which to build a
third Lutheran church. Did he attend to this?
2. Page 24, item 4, under pastoral districts, we recommend that
Synod appoint a committee to visit Mt. Carmel congregation and ad-
vise with it in the interest of the church, with plenary power to act.
What was accomplished ?
3. Page 25, item 5, we recommend that Rev. E. W. Leslie supply
Luther's church, and we ask the pastorate of St. Peter's to grant their
pastor the privilege, and that they also allow him to give this church
morning service every fifth Sunday. Was Synod's request granted,
and did he preach for them ?
Item 6th, we recommend that Rev. W. A. Dutton supply Richfield,
with the consent of his pastorate. What was done?
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4. Page 34, item 5 : Our expenses in preparing history have been —
by Rev. G. D. Bernheitn, $3 ; by Rev. George H. Cox, $16.31 ; which
we respectfully ask Synod to pay? Has Synod paid this?
5. Pages 39 and 40, item b: The president of the board calls atten-
tion to the fact that there is a desire to amend and change the charter
of the college, so as to meet more directly the desire of the church.
We therefore recommend that Synod appoint a committee to confer
with the board of trustees relative to this matter and report at the next
regular convention of Synod. What has been done?
6. Page 45, resolution in reference to Pastor Phifer : What has been
done by President of Synod and Pastor Holland?
7. Page 50, item 2 : Did Synod pay what they promised the His-
torical Committee ; namely, $25 each?
8. Page 50, item 1 : Is Bro. Lutz ready to report ?
Respectfully submitted,
J. O. WERTZ,
W. A. DUTTON,
JOHN WAGONER.
Item 1, answered, yes.
Item 2, answered, no. Committee excused for failure to
act, and same committee continued, substituting the name
of Rev. J. H. C. Fisher for that of Rev. Steffy.
Item 3, satisfactorily answered.
Item 3, sub- item 6 on same page, answered, yes.
Item 4, page 34, No. 5, answered, yes.
Item 5, page 39-40, item (6) answered, nothing has been
accomplished.
Item 6, page 45, answered, see report on colored work.
Item 7, answered, settled.
Item 8, answered, report made, see page 25.
The report was adopted as a whole.
Rev. J. F. Deal and Rev. R. L,. Fritz of the Tennessee
Synod were received as advisory members of Synod.
According to appointment, Rev. L. K. Probst, Secretary
of the Board of Missions of the United Synod, presented the
claims, &c, of the mission work of the United Synod.
The following action of the United Synod in regard to the
general mission work was endorsed and adopted by this body:
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1. That the Board of Missions and Church Extension apportion and
raise among the synods belonging to this body for Foreign Missions
the sum of $4,500 annually.
2. That the Board apportion and raise among the synods belonging
to this body for Home Missions the sum of $8,000 annually.
3. That one Sunday for each quarter be designated by all Sunday-
schools in the United Synod as Missionary Sunday, and that on that
Sunday the children be specially addressed on the subject of Missions,
and offerings be taken for this object.
4. 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.
In view of the fact that the Secretary of the Board of
Missions reported that on account of the growth of the for-
eign mission work the apportionment would likely be in-
creased during the next two years, the following action was
taken :
Resolved, That our Secretary be authorized to insert in our appor-
tionment column for foreign missions our proportional part of what-
ever amount the United Synod, at its next convention, may determine
to attempt to raise annually for foreign missions.
The Report of the Committee on Letters and Petitions, as
read by Rev. A. G. Voigt, was received for consideration by
items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
Your committee beg leave to present for your consideration the
following recommendations in reference to the letters and petitions
placed in our hands :
1. A petition from Wittenberg congregation, Woodside, N. C, to
be received into this Synod. The petition is accompanied by the
constitution of the congregation, and is in accord with the constitu-
tion of this Synod. We recommend that the congregation be received
and the delegate present recognized.
2. A similar petition from St. Martin's congregation, Stanly county,
accompanied by the constitution of the congregation. We recom-
mend that as soon as this congregation shall place an official dismissal
from the Tennessee Synod in the hands of the President of this Synod,
and when they shall have made the declaration of their doctrinal
basis conform to that of this body, they be received as members of
this Synod.
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3. A letter from Prof. M. G. G. Scherer of the Theological Semi-
nary. We recommend that the letter be read, but in view of the re-
port on the Seminary by Dr. Holland, already presented, that no
further action be taken in reference to it.
4. A letter from Dr. M. M. Kinard, fraternal delegate of the South
Carolina Synod, already read in Synod. We recommend that a fra-
ternal delegate to the South Carolina Synod be elected.
5. A letter from Rev. B. W. Crouk, superintendent of the Orphan
Home. We recommend that it be read and also printed in our Min-
utes.
6. A letter asking Synod to approve the union of Frieden's and
Sharon churches in a pastorate. We recommend that it be doue.
7. A letter from Rev. P. J. Wade, resigning as trustee of Mont
Amcena Seminary.
8. A letter of like purport from Dr. George H. Cox.
9. A letter from Mr. C. G. Heilig resigning from the Board of North
Carolina College.
We recommend that these three resignations be accepted and the
vacancies filled.
10. A letter from Rev. R. I,. Brown asking to be excused for not
attending Synod. We recommend that he be excused.
11. A similar letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, inclosing ten dol-
lars for Synod. We recommend that he be excused and the gift noted.
12. A letter from Rev. R. A. Helms, which has already been read
in Synod. We recommend that Synod here record its deep sympa-
thy with our afflicted brother, looking to the God of all grace and
comfort as the Helper of the helpless and the strength of the weak ;
and that a member of Synod be appointed to make known the con-
dition of Mr. Helms at the church service tonight.
13. A letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, asking to be excused for
non-attendance at Synod and asking to be kindly remembered in his
affliction. We recommend that he be excused, and that the sympa-
thy of Synod be extended to him.
14 and 15. Letters from Rev. W. A. Lutz, asking a transfer from
this body to the South Carolina Synod, and resigning his connection
with the Board of Church Extension. We recommend that the trans-
fer be given by the President of Synod and the resignation be accepted.
16. The report of the committee of one to look after the property
of Synod at Newton, N. C, placed in our hands by action of Synod.
We recommend that the action of the committee be approved and the
committee discharged.
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17. A letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, presenting an excuse for non-
attendance. We recommend that he be excused.
Respectfully submitted, A. G. VOIGT,
GEO. H. COX,
GEO. W. DRY,
C. M. GOODMAN.
Items 1 to 17 were adopted. The report was adopted as
a whole.
According to item 5 in Report of Committee on Letters
and Petitions, the report of the Orphan Home is printed in
the Minutes.
ANNUAL REPORT FROM ORPHAN HOME.
Dear Brethren : — In presenting to your body a report of the work
in the Orphan Home for another year, we can truthfully say that our
efforts have been blessed of the Lord. The gifts in cash have perhaps
been more than usual. The contributions are becoming more general.
The number of children in the Home for the last twelve months has
been an average of thirty-eight, which is 20 per cent, more than ever
before in the history of the Home. Fourteen of these are from your
synod. The health of the children has been good. The industrial,
moral, and religious improvement of the children has been as good as
could be expected. The indebtedness on the Home will be brought
before the United Synod at its approaching meeting, and it is hoped
that such steps will be taken which will make our Home free from all
encumbrance in 1904.
Thanking you and your congregations for your past support, we
beg to remain Yours gratefully,
B. W. CRONK, Superintendent.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. L,. K. Busby.
SIXTH SESSION.
2 o'clock P. M.
Synod opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
The ex-Secretary of Synod made his report, which was
received and adopted.
REPORT OF THEiEX-SECRETARY OF SYNOD.
The duties of the Secretary have been performed during the year to
the best of his ability.
34 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
The contract has been given to Henkel & Co., for printing the
Minutes of this session, on the basis of 2,000, at $r.7o per page, with-
out extra charge for cover or binding.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
The archivarius of Synod made verbal report that the ar-
chives were not in safe keeping at North Carolina College.
The following resolution, on the subject of Synod's ar-
chives, was adopted :
Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to investigate the
matter of a fire-proof vault for the preservation of our archives and
report at the called session of Synod.
The President appointed Revs. C. A. Brown, W. A. L,utz,
and Mr. J. T. L,ingle, as a committee to nominate an Execu-
tive Committee, speakers for next annual session, and an
archivarius.
The President appointed Revs. Cox, Bernheim, and Busby
as a committee on Program for the Centennial, with instruc-
tions to report at this meeting of Synod.
COMMITTEE ON SYNODICAL STATISTICS.
The President appointed Revs. E W. Leslie, C. W. Keg-
ley, and Mr. D. J. Goodman a Committee on Statistics, with
instructions to report at this meeting of Synod.
The Report of the Committee on Appropriations, read by
Rev. George H. Cox, was received for consideration by item.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
1. The Finance Committee reports cash on hand as follows :
Synodical Treasury $ 281 57
Synodical Home Missions 418 37
Beneficiary Education 161 00
Church Extension 59 09
Home Missions United Synod 143 10
Foreign Missions United Synod 69 35
Orphan Home 6 50
Theological Professor's salary 151 22
$1290 20
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
2. We recommend the payment of Synod's indebtedness as follows :
Balance due for printing the minutes $ 132 94
Remuneration of Secretary 15 00
Balance due on Albemarle appropriation 33 35
Balance due to Rev. Wade 25 00
3. We recommend the following appropriations :
Remuneration of Secretary $ 15 00
Albemarle pastorate appropriated by Synod if neces-
sary 200 00
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
C. W. KEGLEY,
W. L. KIMBALL.
Items 1,2, and 3, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
THE COMMITTEE ON THE REPORT OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
The President appointed Revs. A. G. Voigt, V. R. Stick-
ley, C. B. Miller, B. S. Brown, and Messrs. Jno. Wagoner,
J. A. Thom, and D. A. Goodman, a special committee to
report on the Report of the Board of Trustees of North Caro-
lina College, with instructions to bring in the report at 9
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Committee on the Report of the Executive Commit-
tee's Report, as read by Rev. J. P. Miller, was received and
adopted.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
We, your Committee on the Report of the Executive Committee's
Report, have carefully examined the same, and find it very encour-
aging. When your Executive Committee reported a year ago, it
found outstanding obligations to the amount of $529.76 yet unpaid.
These obligations were to our Beneficiary Students and Home Mis-
sionaries. By the aid of the munificent gift of Dr. and Mrs. G. D.
Bernheim, it has been enabled to pay their obligations, and to prose-
cute the work of this year with only a small obligation of $25 yet
unpaid.
The total amount paid this year to Beneficiary Students and to Home
Missions we find to be $1008.67, which added to the $25 yet unpaid,
makes a total of $1033.67 expended by the Synod for these purposes
within the synodical year now closing.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Executive Committee is to be congratulated upon the success-
ful work of the past year, and it is with great satisfaction that we re-
port the financial condition in such excellent shape.
I. We recommend that the $25 yet due be paid out of the Synodical
Fund for this year. Respectfully submitted,
J. P. MILLER,
W. W. J. RITCHIE.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING
OF SYNOD.
Synod voted to hold the next annual session of Synod,
which will be the Centennial, at St. John's, Salisbury, be-
ginning on Tuesday, 11 a. m., before the 1st Sunday in
May, 1903.
On motion of Dr. Bernheim, it was resolved that Synod
donate one copy of the "History of the North Carolina
Synod" to each of the following church papers for review
notice, namely: The Lutheran Visitor, Our Church Paper,
The Lutheran Observer, The Lutheran World, and The Lu-
theran.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE CALLED SESSION.
By invitation and vote of Synod it was decided to hold
the called session at St. Mark's, China Grove, on Tuesday
before the fifth Sunday in June, 1902.
The Report of the Finance Committee was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee on Finance respectfully submits the following :
We examined the Treasurer's Report, with vouchers, and find the
same correct. Attached is itemized statement of receipt from congre-
gations, also have Treasurer's receipt for amount paid as follows :
Cash $1418 20
Credit on note, St. James 89 00
$1507 20
Respectfully submitted,
JNO. A. CLINE,
A. D. WESSELL,
B. L. UMBERGER.
Concord, N. C, May 2, 1902. s-
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
PASTORS.
C. W. Kegley . .
Dr. Geo. H. Cox.
B. S. Brown . . .
E. W. Leslie . . .
J. Q. Wertz . . .
C. B. Miller . . .
W. A. Dutton . .
H. A. Trexler. .
G. F. Schaeffer .
V. Y. Boozer . .
C. A. Brown . . .
W. W. J. Ritchie
J. Q. Wertz . . .
H. N. Miller . .
J. A. Linn ....
H. M. Brown . .
P J. Wade . .
R. A. Helms . .
J. H. C. Fisher
J.A.Linn . . .
Dr. A. G. Voigt
W. H. Hiller .
V. R. Stickley .
L. E. Busby . .
R. C. Holland .
CHURCHES.
J. P. Miller . .
St. Matthew's .
Ebenezer .
Organ . . .
St. Luke's.
Concordia
St. Peter's
St. Matthew's
Luther's . . .
f St. Andrew's
\ Center Grove
St. Mark's. .
Mt. Zion .
St. Stephen
Mt. Olive .
Salem . . .
Grace . . .
Lebanon .
( Bethel . . .
( St. Paul . .
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St. James .
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38 MINUTES E. I<. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
RESOLUTION ON MANNER OF REPORTING ON THE
STATE OF THE CHURCH.
On the subject of Reports on the State of the Church,
Synod adopted the following :
Resolved, That the action of last year concerning Standing Reso-
lution No. 15, is hereby rescinded, and the standing resolution re-
stored with the addition, that said reports be read on the second busi-
ness day of the Synod.
The President appointed the following as an Examining
Committee, and on Ordination Sermon.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., B. S. Brown, Geo. H. Cox, D. D.,
and C. B. Miller.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., principal ; Rev. H. N. Miller,
Ph. D., alternate.
Committee, appointed to nominate Executive Committee
and speakers, &c, for next year, reported as follows :
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The officers of Synod and Mr. John A. Cline.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. E. W. Leslie,
principal ; Rev. C. W. Kegley, alternate.
Address on Missions — Rev. W. A. Deaton, principal ;
Rev. J. A. L,inn, alternate.
Address on Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. P.
J. Wade, principal; Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate.
Committee on Credentials — Rev. C. B. King and Rev. W.
H. Hiller.
Archivarius — Rev. C. B King.
DELEGATES TO SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Rev. L. E. Busby, D. D., principal; Rev. V. Y. Boozer,
alternate.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
DELEGATES TO TENNESSEE SYNOD.
Rev. J. P. Miller, principal ; Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate.
The following report by Rev. R. C. Holland, on the col-
ored L,utheran work at Charlotte, was read and adopted.
REPORT CONCERNING ST. MARK'S COLORED LUTHERAN
CHURCH, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
The care of this colored church was, by the resolution of last con-
vention of this body, committed to the undersigned in connection
with the President of Synod, and it is proper that some report should
be made at this meeting.
We have succeeded in not only keeping this congregation of fifty
members alive, but in hopeful and progressive activity under the su-
pervision of its pastor, Rev. W. P. Phifer. In order to do this we
have aided the congregation to the extent of $244.14 in addition to the
$200 raised by the congregation itself, the same being devoted to re-
pairs on church property and to pastor's salary.
We acknowledge with thankful appreciation the following dona-
tions from friends who have generously come to our help :
Mr; Geo. Ryneal, Martinsburg, W. Va $25 00
Rev. C. Armand Miller, New York 20 00
Rev. S. A. Repass, D. D., Allentowu, Pa. ... 50 00
Mr. D. Welte, of Pennsylvania 5 00
Rev. D. M. Gilbert, D. D., Harrisburg, Pa ... . 25 00
Judge Dobler, Baltimore, Md 10 00
Rev. J. E. A. Doermann, Washington, D. C . . 50 00
St. Mark's church (R. C. Holland) 59 14
Total $244 14
The timely aid thus rendered has saved to the Lutheran church
this colored organization, and we are glad to be able to report that
the congregation shows promise of being of beneficent service among
the colored people coming under its influence.
On the tenth day of last December this organization passed into the
care of the Joint Synod of Ohio, and since that time has been under
the fostering care of its Board of Missions. We believe this to be a
happy arrangement, and the best possible for the welfare of the church
which, in its hour of need and peril, was saved from dissolution by
the kindly action of our Synod and the valuable financial help given
by the friends named above.
Our official responsibility having ceased, this report is respectful^-
submitted for record in the Minutes of our Synod.
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
40 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be and are hereby ten-
dered to the friends and members of St. James church for their kind
and hospitable entertainment of Synod, and that the pastor be re-
quested to read this resolution before St. James congregation on next
Lord's Day.
The Report of the Committee on Apportionment was read
by Rev. H. N. Miller, and was received for consideration
by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your committee respectfully submit the following :
i. That the amounts respectively apportioned for Synodical Treas-
ury, Home Missions, Beneficiary Education, and Church Extension
in the North Carolina Synod, and Theological Professor's Salary be
printed the same as in last year's apportionment table.
2. That the new congregations be apportioned as per the following
table.
3. That we print the figures in the United Synod column for Home
Missions on the basis of 25 cents per capita, and that the Foreign
Mission column be filled according to previous instruction of Synod.
4. That the column for Orphan Home be left blank, and that the
congregations be urged to give as liberally as they may have ability.
HENDERSON N. MILLER,
E. W. LESLIE,
ALEX. SWICEGOOD.
APPORTIONMENT.
PASTORS.
CHURCHES.
N. C. SYNOD.
UNITED SYNOD.
MS
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L. E. Busby
Vacant . . .
George H Cox
H. A. Trexler
P. J. Wade
H. M. Brown
J. P Miller . .
V. R. Stiekley
W. A. Dutton .
C. B. Miller . .
V. Y. Boozer .
Vacant
W. W. J. Ritchie
W. H. Hiller . .
R. C. Holland . .
A. G. Voigt . . .
C. W. Kegley .
B. S. Brown . .
Vacant . . .
E. L. Folk .
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
E. W. Leslie
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
J. Q. Wertz .
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
C. A. Brown
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St. John's [Salis]
St. John's [Cab] .
( Organ .
\ Ebenezer
( Salem. .
-c Grace . .
( Lebanon
(St. Luke
< Pilgrim . . .
( Reformation
f Laws . . .
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| Zion % . .
{ St. Paul's .
( Union . . .
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jst Enoch .
( Trinity . .
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1 St. Stephen
St. Mark's .
I Bethel . .
I St. Paul's .
Albemarle .
Macedonia
Peace . . .
St. James . .
St. Mark's .
St. Paul's . .
St. Matthew's
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i Concordia .
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4®" Note. — By action of Synod, the Foreign Missionary column should correspond
with the apportionment of the United Synod, May, 1902, for North Carolina Synod, which ip
about 22 cents per member. See Minutes of the United Synod. — Secretary.
42 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Items i and 2, adopted.
Item 3, adopted.
Item 4, adopted.
Adopted as a whole.
Adjourned with prayer by Dr. Voigt.
SEVENTH SESSION.
9 A. M., May 3.
Synod was opened with devotional exercises led by the
President.
The minutes of the former session were read and adopted.
Rev. F. M. Harr of the Holston Synod and Rev. J. Allen
Arndt of the Tennessee Synod were received as advisory
members of Synod.
On motion, all members of the Board of Trustees of North
Carolina College, present, were received as advisory mem-
bers of Synod.
By appointment, the Report of the Committee on the re-
port of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College was
taken up. The report was read by Dr. Voigt, and was
received for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Your committee, to consider the condition of North Carolina Col-
lege and to propose suitable action in reference to this institution, beg
leave to report as follows :
1. The committee have investigated the condition of the College as
carefully as the data at hand will allow, and find nothing to encourage
Synod in it. The vitality of the institution seems to be exhausted.
It is with the saddest feelings and with painful remembrance of the
labors and prayers of the fathers in behalf of North Carolina College,
that we make this acknowledgment. But we deem it our duty to you
to inform you of what we regard as the truth, however unwelcome it
may be.
2. Passing from general to particular statements, we remark that
at present the College has almost no students and scarcely any faculty.
The income of the endowment fund does not more than meet the in-
terest on the indebtedness, so that virtually nothing of that income is
directly available for payment of professor's salaries. The institution
is sinking deeper and deeper into debt, until at present the indebted-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
ness exceeds the total amount of available endowment, as the finan-
cial statement of the treasurer of the Board of Trustees shows.
3. In view of these discouraging conditions, having insufficient
money, inadequate resources, no encouraging prospects, and no
cheering hopes, we recommend —
(a) That the Board of Trustees be instructed to suspend the opera-
tions of the College for one year.
(b) That the Board of Trustees be instructed to use the interest of
the endowment fund to pay back salaries of professors, and all income
from other sources, after payment of necessary expenses for insurance
and repairs of the buildings, to liquidate the other indebtedness of
the College.
4. We recommend that that part of standing resolution of Synod
23, which requires our beneficiaries to attend North Carolina College,
be hereby rescinded. Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
V. R. STICKLEY,
C. B. MILLER,
B. S. BROWN,
JOHNWAGENER,
J. A. THOM,
D. J. GOODMAN,
Committee.
Item 1 . Received as information.
Item 2. Received as information.
Item 3. Divided into (a) and (b).
The Report of the President of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College was read by the Secretary, and au-
thorized to be printed in connection with the special com-
mittee's report on the same.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUS-
TEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Gentlemen : — The Board of Trustees has kept the doors of North
Carolina College open for another session. Owing to causes unfore-
seen when Synod last met, the attendance this session has not been
as large as was expected. The total enrollment to date is sixty-five.
The resignations of the president and two professors were accepted in
order that the Board might be able to meet its financial obligations to
the faculty at the close of the session. In pursuance to Synod's in-
structions— to keep the college open— arrangements were made where-
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
by the two remaining members of the faculty were retained to con-
tinue the school to the close of the session. Lack of patronage from
our own church, inability to collect the interest on the endowment,
and failure of a full and hearty co-operation with the President are
among the difficulties which have stood in the way of the success of
the College this year.
I would recommend : That Synod elect a faculty for the College ;
select a Board of Trustees, consisting of an equal number of ministers
and laymen, which, in the judgment of Synod, will subserve the in-
terest of the church in general and of her educational institution in
particular ; appoint an agent with full power to make a final settle-
ment of the outstanding endowment notes, in a manner satisfactory
to the subscribers and to the church ; and impress upon the laity and
clergy the necessity of supporting the College. This done, it would
seem that the College should prosper and meet the ends for which it
was established. With confidence in your love for the church and
her institutions, I leave the College with all her interests in your
hands. Fraternally yours,
h. c. McAllister,
President Board of Trustees.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, April, 1902.
Synod adjourned, pending the discussion of the report of
the Committee on the Report of Trustees of North Carolina
College, with prayer by Rev. R. L. Fritz.
EIGHTH SESSION.
2 o'clock P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. P. J. Wade. Reg-
ular order was suspended to hear other reports.
The Report of the Committee on Statistics was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATISTICS.
Enrolled Com. Mem. Resident Com. Mem.
Frieden 172 151
Sharon 23 23
Organ 354 349
St. Luke 76 68
Concordia 120 100
St. Luke's (Davidson) 203 183
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Pilgrim 77 . . . . ■ ■ . . 71
Reformation 19 18
Peace 64 50
Macedonia 118 75
Immanuel 44 44
Center Grove 120 90
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 180 147
Holy Trinity 171 135
New Bethel 161 144
Christ 35 30
Haven 63 59
Albemarle 44 40
St. Mark's (China Grove) 182 146
St. John's (Salisbury) 361 283
St. Andrew's 97 71
Lutheran Chapel 221 187
Mt. Zion 43 38
St. Stephen's 151 148
Mt. Olive 149 141
St. John's (Cabarrus) 310 300
St. Paul (Wil.) 345 341
St. Matthew's (Rowan) 358 ... • . . . . 273
St. Peter's 247 225
Luther's 60 55
Wittenberg 25 25
Shiloh 60 52
Bethany 26 25
St. Enoch 261 218
Amity 50 32
St. Paul 35 30
St. Michael 200 150
St. Matthew's (Wil.) 70 53
Salem 130 125
Grace 189 179
Lebanon 43 38
Union 267 202
Christiana 135 120
Faith 72 72
Augsburg 76 50
Bethel (Rowan) 175 145
St Paul (Rowan) 336 292
Mt. Hermon 58 45
Law's 223 171
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
Richland 45 14
Zion 21 ........ 6
St. Paul's ,60 50
Ebenezer 123 120
Cold Water 36 . 20
St. James' 325 318
St. Matthew's (Davie) 45 40
Providence 28 26
Bethany (Davidson) 35 27
Prosperity 83 59
Mt. Carmel
Trinity 76 50
Nazareth 102 67
Total 7897 6772
Respectfully submitted,
E. W. LESLIE,
C. W. KEGLEY,
D. J. GOODMAN,
Committee.
Note by Secretary.— The above report does not correspond with the Paro-
chial Reports.
The report of Committee on Church Institutions, read by
Rev. H. M. Brown, was received and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
The Christian schools stand in such a close relation to the church
of Christ, that the prosperity of the former tends to the advancement
of the other. The Evangelical Lutheran church has always been a
church of learning, and through her colleges and seminaries has dis-
seminated a mighty power for good ; therefore, the Synod of North
Carolina should not only hold dear to her heart her institutions, but
should nourish and cherish them with her prayers and financial sup-
port.
MONT AMOXNA SEMINARY.
We note with pleasure and praise to God the success and efficient
work of this school during the last year. Whilst the total enrollment
is a few less than in some former years, yet her influence is widening
— her students come from five States of the United Synod. There are
eight of the students to graduate this year.
We note with regret the resignation of the earnest and energetic
President Dr. H. N. Miller. But, whereas the board, at its annual
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
meeting, will elect a president, and the institution will continue un-
interrupted, we have nothiug to recommend, but pray Synod to stand
by this institution in its moral support.
THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
It is with pleasure and gratification that we learn from the report
of Dr. Holland that our Theological Seminary will soon close one of
its most prosperous years. Upward has been its history, and we pray
God's continued blessing.
There are sixteen students — the largest in its history, ten of whom
will graduate at the close of the present session. We note, too, with
profound gratitude that seven of these are from our own Synod. We
look to this institution as a place from which shall emanate great
good for the advancement of Christ's Kingdom. But to this end
there must be given it the prayers and full co-operation of this Synod
in connection with the other synods of the United Synod.
We also note the possibility of the reduction of the annual appor-
tionment to the district synods. Therefore we recommend that the
following resolution embodied in the official report be adopted :
Resolved, That the North Carolina Synod will give for the year
1902 to 1903 its proportion of the aggregate amount which the Board
of Directors may find it necessary to apportion to the synods com-
posing the United Synod, and if this amount is not received from the
congregations, the remainder be paid from the synodical treasury.
THE CENTURY ENDOWMENT FUND.
We note with much gratification that the Endowment Fund now
sums up 123,707. Of this sum the North Carolina Synod has given
in cash $2649.74, and subscriptions to the amount of $958.50, making
in all $3608.24.
ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
This institution, set for the higher education of women, is reported
as being in a most successful condition. In matters of equipment
and grade of work accomplished, Elizabeth College has surpassed all
expectations.
The college has a property of $250,000 (two hundred and fifty thou-
sand dollars). During the past ten months the college has added to
its plant $15,000 for equipment and permanent improvements. The
managers have already agreed to lay out six thousand dollars next
session for desired improvements.
There are present this year one hundred and nineteen students.
The health of the students and the faculty has been remarkably good
during the present session.
This college, located within the bounds of the North Carolina Synod,
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
though having no official relation thereto, except as it is related to
the United Synod, is an institution of that high grade of Christian
education, that deserves, in the highest degree, the encouragement
and support of our people.
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
This old institution of the North Carolina Synod which was dear
and near to hearts of many of the fathers of our church, who have
gone to their rest ; and from which institution many of our young
men have gone forth faithful laborers in the vineyard of the Lord,
and which has been so long under the fostering care of the North
Carolina Synod, now comes before this Synod, from the report of the
President of the Board, as never before.
Owing to the vast importance of the facts in the hands of your
committee, we are at a loss to know just what steps to take in this
report. We would, however, recommend that the whole matter rela-
tive to North Carolina College be placed in the hands of a special
committee, appointed by the President of Synod, to report tomorrow
at nine o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted, H. M. BROWN,
H. A. TREXLER,
M. G. M. FISHER.
The report of the Committee on Vacancies, read by Rev.
C. B. Miller, was received for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Your Committee on Vacancies find that most of our vacant congre-
gations have ' made or are now making arrangements for the service
of pastors. We deem it necessary to notice only —
i. That Faith and Immanuel have united to form a pastorate, and
are taking steps to secure a pastor. We recommend these churches
to the Executive Committee for whatever appropriation may be
deemed necessary. Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
V. R. STICKLEY,
JOHN A. RITCHIE.
Item i, adopted. Report was adopted as a whole.
The report of the Committee on Pastoral Districts, read by
Rev. B. S. Brown, was received for consideration by item.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts would recommend :
1. That St. Mark's, China Grove, be a pastorate.
2. That Lutheran Chapel and Centre Grove constitute a pastorate.
3. That St. Andrew's and Mt. Hermon constitute a pastorate.
4. That Holy Trinity, Cold Water, and Prosperity constitute a pas-
torate.
5. That Bethel, Richfield, and Luther's constitute a pastorate.
6. That Faith and Immanuel constitute a pastorate.
B. S. BROWN,
H. A. TREXLER,
E. E. WORKMAN,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
Committee.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, adopted. The report was adopted
as a whole.
The report of the Special Committee, appointed to bring
in a program for the Centennial Celebration of Synod, as
read by Rev. L,. E. Busby, was received and adopted.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION.
We, your Committee to prepare a Program for the Celebration of
the Centennial of our Synod, submit the following:
Centennial Program.
May 2, rgoj, 10 A. M.
1. Processional Hymn.
2. Processional March by Members of North Carolina Synod with
visiting clerical brethren.
3. Anthem.
4. Morning Service, with Psalm 46, by President of Synod.
5 Hymn No. 1, Book of Worship.
6. Address— Centennial Greetings by Rev. C. B. King, Rev. Dr. H.
N. Miller, Rev. Dr. J. C. Moser, Rev. J. A. Linn— with response
by the President of Synod.
(Addresses limited to 5 minutes each. )
7. Luther's Battle Hymn, No. 68, Book of Worship.
8. Address — "Our Doctrinal Inheritance and our Responsibility" —
Rev. Dr. A. G Voigt.
9. Hymn No. 124, Book of Worship.
50 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
10. Centennial Offerings. (Proceeds to be devoted to the founding of
a home for aged and infirm ministers.)
ii. Chant — Lord's Prayer.
Recess.
2 P. M.
1. Voluntary by the Choir.
2. Scripture Lesson — Rev. H. M. Brown.
3. Special Prayer and Thanksgiving for Past, Present, and Future
Blessings, by Rev. V. R. Stickley.'
4. Hymn No. 128, Book of Worship.
5. Address — "The Voices of a Century" — Rev. Dr. R. C. Holland.
6. Anthem by the Choir.
7. Address — "Echoes from Pioneer Graves" — Rev. Dr. G. D. Bern-
heim.
S. Hymn No. 1S1, Book of Worship.
9. Lord's Prayer.
10. L. M. Doxology.
11. Benediction.
Social Hour.
We would also recommend :
1. That every clerical member be present, and that every congre-
gation be represented.
2. That formal invitation be extended by the officers of Synod to
all former members of Synod, and to the members of the Tennessee
Synod, South Carolina and Southwestern Virginia Synods, to partic-
ipate in these exercises.
3. That we have a sufficient number of programs printed.
4. That each speaker be requested to have his address written, so
that it can be published, and that a full report of the exercises be ap-
pended to the printed Minutes of the year 1903.
5. That the principal addresses be limited to 45 minutes each.
6. That a suitable committee be appointed now to have charge of
and attend to all necessary arrangements.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. H. COX,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
L. E. BUSBY.
Committee, appointed by the President to nominate mem-
bers on Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, con-
sists of Revs. H. N. Miller, V. Y. Boozer, and M. G. M.
Fisher.
The resignation of Mr. J. D. Heilig as a member of the
Board of Trustees was accepted.
MINUTES L. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5 1
The Synod returned to the further consideration of the
report of the Committee on the Report of the Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College.
Sub item (a) of item 3, adopted.
Sub item (b) of item 3, adopted.
Item 4 adopted. The report of the committee was adopt-
ed as a whole.
The following were appointed as a committee to perfect
the arrangements of the Centennial Program : Revs. B. S.
Brown, V. Y.' Boozer, Prof. R. G. Kizer, Messrs. A. S.
Heilig, A. W. Winecoff, J. D. Heilig and J. M. Peeler.
The following paper, offered by Rev. B. S. Brown, was
adopted :
Resolved, That inasmuch as the Trustees of Lenoir College of
Tennessee Synod, within the last two years, made certain overtures to
our body looking to consolidation of our educational interests, and
inasmuch as that overture has not been formally withdrawn, and in-
asmuch as it is the cherished hope by all that our Lutheran interests
may become more closely united ; a special committee be appointed
by the president to confer with the brethren of Lenoir College and the
Tennessee Synod ; and, if the guidance of God shall indicate steps to-
ward a closer union of all our interests in this State, this committee
do all they can consistently to forward this effort.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the Treasurer be not required to repay to the differ-
ent funds, viz., Home Missions and Synodical Treasury, the amounts
borrowed on last year for Beneficiary Education.
The report of committee to nominate members to fill va-
cancies on Board of Trustees of North Carolina College, is
as follows :
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS OF BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Your committee respectfully submit the following :
(1) The following for the term of three years : Revs. H. A. Trexler,
Dr. Holland, W. A. Dutton, and Messrs. Jonas Cook, H. C. McAllister,
and D. R. Hoover.
(2) For two years to fill unexpired terms : Rev. W. H. Hiller, and
Messrs. P. A. Sloop, W. H. Fisher, and M. B. Stickley.
52 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
(3) For one year to fill unexpired terms: Rev. G. H. Cox, D. D.,
and S. H. Hearne.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER,
H. N. MILLER,
M. G. M. FISHER.
COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE FINANCIAL CONDI-
TION OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Rev. V. R. Stickley, Mr. John A. Cline, Mr. C. G. Heilig.
COMMITTEE TO CONFER WITH AUTHORITIES OF LENOIR
COLLEGE AND MEMBERS OF TENNESSEE SYNOD
ON CLOSER INTERESTS.
Revs. B. S. Brown, L,. E. Busby, A. G. Voigt.
On motion, the Treasurer was authorized to pay $5 to
sexton of St. James church for his services during the ses-
sions of Synod.
Synod authorized the advertisement of the Theological
Seminary, Mont Amoena Seminary, and Elizabeth College
in the printed Minutes.
On motion, the committee to change the date of the seal
of Synod was continued.
The Ministerium recommend the case of Mr. R. A. Good-
man for beneficiary aid to the favorable consideration of
Synod.
It was moved that Mr. Goodman's application be favor-
ably referred to the Executive Committee, with full power
to act.
It was moved that Rev. H. M. Brown be appointed to
visit Spray, N. C, in the interests of the Lutheran church
at that point.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension was read
by Rev. C. B. King. The report was received and adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION-
This department of the Synod's work, as may be seen by the Treas-
urer's Report and vouchers, is on a secure business basis, and is doing
an important work for our Home Missions and weak congregations.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
Your board has endeavored to administer its trust conscientiousl}-
aud wisely. We have carefully considered every application made to
us for a loan, according to the instructions given us by Synod. The
Treasurer's report presents a full exhibit of the loans made, and shows,
to some extent, the work actually accomplished by this fund. You
will recall that this branch of our synodical work was started only a
few years ago in St. Enoch's congregation, then under the pastorate
of Rev. W. A. Lutz, by a thank offering of $75 on the occasion of their
semi-centennial jubilee. The fund is now about $2,014.69.
On account of his contemplated transfer from the North Carolina
Synod, the president of the board, Rev. W. A. Lutz, will be necessi-
tated to resign as a member of the board.
The inauguration of this movement and its successful work has
been due, in large measure, to the efforts and energy of Brother Lutz.
He has faithfully served the Synod and the church in this office. It
will be necessary for Synod to accept his resignation and elect his
successor.
We offer the following recommendations :
1. That Synod accept the resignation of Rev. W. A. Lutz as a mem-
ber of the Board of Church Extension ; and hereby records its sincere
thanks to him for the faithful and efficient manner in which he has
conducted the affairs of the Board of Church Extension since its or-
ganization.
2. That the Synod elect as his successor Rev. Robt. C. Holland, D. D.
3. That Synod request the board to prepare some special literature
suitable to our condition and needs on the subject of Church Exten-
sion, for distribution among our pastors and laymen.
4. That Synod observe the action of Synod adopted in 18S9, namely,
that pastors be instructed to take up a collection for the Board of
Church Extension on either Reformation Day or at Christmas.
W. A. LUTZ, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK.
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
IN ACCOUNT with
Board of Church Extension.
1901. Dr.
May 2. To cash on hand as reported to Synod . . . $783 99
July 18. To cash from Haven E. L. church on note . 12 00
1902.
Apr. 1. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treas , amt. reed.
for Board of Church Extension 20 00 $815 99
54 minutes e. l- synod of north carolina.
1902. Cr.
July 3. By loan to officersofHaven church, Salisburyfioo 00
Balance on hand 715 99 $815 99
1902. ANNUAL STATEMENT.
May 2. Cash on hand $715 99
Note of N. C. Synod (balance") due 1897 . . 217 73
Note of N. C. Synod (balance) due 1897 . . 364 00
Interest due on above notes 128 97
* Note of Christ's church, Spencer 20000
Note of Haven church, Salisbury 300 00
Note of Haven church (balance), Salisbury . 88 00
Total . . . $2014 69
Respectfully submitted, M. L. STEVENS.
It was decided that Synod adjourn finally tomorrow even-
ing.
Synod adjourned on Sunday evening, according to pre-
scribed form, to meet in annual session in St. John's E. L.
church, Salisbury, on Tuesday before the 1st Sunday in
May, 1903.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
*This note in hands of President Board of Church Extension.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 55
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
May 3, 5 p. m., 1902.
Ministerium was opened with prayer by Rev. -W. H. Hiller.
Mr. R. A. Goodman appeared before the Ministerium for
beneficiary aid. It was moved that Mr. Goodman's appli-
cation be recommended to the favorable consideration of
Synod.
Ministerium adjourned with prayer by Rev. Prof. Cline.
C. B. KING, Secretary.
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60 MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That this Synod recommends to the church councils
the propriety of adopting the plan of collecting Pastor's Salary by
assessment.
Resolved, 2. 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, ex-
cept such as in their judgment are too poor to do so.
Resolved, 3. 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
Resolved, 4. 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.
Resolved, 5. That the courteous recognition of the presence of min-
isters, 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.
Resolved, 6. That we recommend a certificate be given in each case
when a pastor administers the sacrament of baptism or the rite ot
confirmation.
Resolved, 7. 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 de-
nomination, before the expiration of seven years' faithful service —
such seven years' faithful service as a Lutheran minister to be consid-
ered as a cancelling of his bonds.
Resolved, 8. 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 burden of work and economizes time, your committee
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6 1
would recommend that hereafter the following order should be ob-
served 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 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.
Resolved, 9. That the Recording Secretary be authorized to award
the contract for printing the Minutes of each Synod before the assem-
bling of Synod.
Resolved, ro. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 11. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet -
been effected.
Resolved, 12. 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 be-
lieve that he is likely, by proper training, to become a useful minister
of the Gospel.
(Signed) Pastor and Officers of . . . E. L. Church.
Resolved, 13. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the
Lutheran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 14. 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.
62 MINUTES E. h- SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
/Resolved, 15. That hereafter the pastors in reporting on State of
the Church shall follow the prescribed order, and shall commit their
report to writing, read same on the second day in open Synod, and
hand the same to the Secretary; but that it be left optional with the
lay-delegates to report verbally or in writing.
Resolved, 16. That each congregation be required to report to Syn-
od all communing members whose connection has not been dissolved
by letter or excommunication.
Resolved, 17. 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, 18. 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, 19. 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.
Resolved, 20. 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.
Resolved, 21. That we approve the preaching of theological stu- '
dents of one year's standing, only when under the direction and ap-
proval of their respective pastors or the President of Synod.
Resolved, 22. 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.)
Resolved, 23. That hereafter no moneys be appropriated for the
assistance of any beneficiary unless he attend our Southern Theologi-
cal Seminary 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
Evangelical 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 cateehi-
zation 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 i . . .
(0
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
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. 1 . .
• a (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.]
IN/MINUTES
OF THE
OALLBID SESSION
OF THE
EVANG. LUTH. SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD,
HEI.D IN
St. IVIark's Church, China Grove, IM. C,
BEGINNING TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1902.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina as-
sembled in called session in St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran
church, China Grove, N. C, Rev. C. B. Miller, pastor, on
Tuesday, n a. m., June 24, 1902.
After the regular morning service and confession and ab-
solution, the Lord's Supper was administered.
FIRST SESSION.
12 m., June 24.TH.
Synod was formally opened by the President, Rev. R. C.
Holland, D. D. The following ministers and lay-delegates
were present :
66 MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
ROLL OF SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Ministers.
Rev. J. H. Fesperman . .
" W. R. Ketchi'e ....
" R. C. Holland, D. D.
" Geo.H. Cox, D. D. .
" B. S. Brown
" L. E. Busby, D. D . .
" J- Q- Wertz
" H. A. Trexler ....
" Chas. B. King ....
" C. B. Miller
" P.J. Wade
" V. Y. Boozer . . . . .
" E. W. Leslie
" W. W. J. Ritchie. . .
" J. P. Miller
" W. H. Hiller ....
" Edward Fulenwider
" V. C. Ridenhour . . .
" C.A. Philips
" J. L. Morgan ....
C.
RDAINED. POSTOFFICE.
865 Barium Springs, N. C.
868 Kappa, N. C.
869 Charlotte, N.C.
872 Organ Church, N. C.
878 Russell, N. C.
87S Salisbury, N. C.
881 China Grove, N.
886 Manning, N. C.
887 Charlotte, N. C.
887 Concord, N. C.
891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
894 Zeb, N. C.
898 Craven, N. C.
899 Burlington, N. C.
889 Salisbury, N. C.
— Concord, N. C.
902 Concord, N. C.
902 Troutman, N. C.
9°2
902 Salisbury, N. C.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice.
L. W. S. Bost Organ Church, N
Pastorates.
f Organ.
' \ Ebenezer.
( Grace.
Lipe, N. C J Lebanon.
( Salem.
J.L.Schullenberg China Grove, N. C j ^^^^
J. A. Thorn China Grove, N. C . . . St. Mark's (C. Grove).
( St. Paul's (Rowan.)
I Bethel (Rowan.)
John A. Cline Concord, N. C St. James (Concord.)
E. E. Workman Burlington, N. C { peaCceedonia-
S. D. Patterson
M- G.M.Fisher g^N^
John A. Ritchie Concord, N. C
( St Andrew's.
" ' " • I Mt. Hermon.
D. T. Goodman Cleveland, N. C { j^^SS.'
W. L. Kimball China Grove, N.C Centre Grove.
C. T. Barnhardt Salisbury, N. C Salisbury.
The President read the call for this convention , stating
the subjects to be considered, as follows : The application
of candidates for ordination ; the proposed amendments to
the Constitution of Synod ; the report of the committee on
North Carolina College and the interests of the Synod and
MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 67
the College therein involved ; application for beneficiary aid ;
and the election of trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary.
The first order of business taken up for consideration was
the application of candidates for ordination to the Gospel
ministry. The following candidates presented their names
for ordination : Messrs. Edward Fulenwider, V. C. Riden-
hour, Chas. A. Philips, and J. L. Morgan. The applicants
were received by Synod, and referred to the Committee on
Examination of Candidates.
The time set for the ordination of candidates to the min-
istry, pending the Examining Committee's report, is this
evening in St. Mark's church at 7:45 o'clock.
The hours 9 a. m. to 12 in., and 2:30 to 6:30 p. m., were
fixed for the sessions of Synod.
The following absent brethren were excused from attend-
ance upon the sessions of Synod, namely: Revs. G. D.
Bernheim, V. R. Stickley, C. A. Brown, A. G. Voigt.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. A. Fesperman
to meet in afternoon session.
SECOND SESSION.
2:30 P. M.
Synod was called to order and opened with prayer by
Rev. E. W. Leslie.
The Examining Committee not being ready to report, the
next order of business was taken up, namely, "the proposed
revision of Synod's Constitution."
The proposed amendments, as printed in the Minutes of
1899, were taken up in order, as follows :
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, AS REVISED BY
CALLED SESSION OF SYNOD, JUNE 24, 1902.
Chapter 2, Section 1, Item 3, Page 5. — Change "lay delegates of the
Synod" to lay delegates present.
Chapter 2, Section 3, Item 1, Page 6.— Change "delegate from each
pastorate" to delegate from each congregation.
Chapter 2, Section 3, Item 6, Page 7. — Change "at its first regular
68 MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
meeting after the annual convention of Synod" to at its last regular
meeting before the annual meeting, &c. , and that their term of
office begin with the synodical year.
Chapter 3, Item 1, Page 8. — Insert Statistical Secretary between
Secretary and Treasurer. Change "only delegates" to only ministers.
Make the following Section 4, of Chapter 3, Page 11, and number
the next accordingly.
IV. Of the Statistical Secretary. — The Statistical Secretary shall be
charged with the keeping of all statistical reports of Synod. During
the annual convention of Synod, at as early an hour as possible, he
shall have placed in his hands all statistical reports, examine and
correct the same if necessary, and present an aggregate report of the
same, which report, when adopted by Synod, shall be printed in the
Minutes.
Chapter 4, Item 1, Page 12. — Strike out as amended May 5, 1891,
all after "decided by Synod."
Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 1, Page 13. — Amend so as to read "there
shall be an Executive Committee of the Synod, consisting of the offi-
cers of Synod and the Presidents of the Conferences, and one addi-
tional layman."
Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 2, Page 13. — Change "three members
shall constitute a quorum" to four members shall, &c. Add: The
President of Synod shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Executive
Committee.
Chapter 5, Section 2, Item 3, Page 15. — Strike out all after "also to
confer with" and insert "and examine credentials and qualifications
of all ministers whose application for admission into this Body may
be referred to it (as per Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 7,) and report the
result to the Ministerium during the annual convention of Synod."
Chapter 6, Item 2, Page 15. — Change as amended May 5, 1891 :
"And six may be from other denominations."
Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 7, Page 17. — Between "furnish" and
"satisfactory evidence" insert "the President with." And after "un-
blemished Christian character," add his letter of honorable dismis-
sion from the synod to which he last belonged shall be accepted as
such evidence ; and if entirely satisfactory to the President, he shall
receive such minister as a member of Synod and cause his name to
be enrolled, after having examined and subscribed to the Constitution.
But if not entirely satisfactory, or if there are any doubts in the Pres-
ident's mind as to either orthodoxy, regularity, character, &c, &c,
then the President shall place the letter into the hands of the Exam-
ining Committee to be acted upon as provided for in Chapter 5, Sec-
tion 2, Items 3 and 4, Page 15.
MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 69
Chapter 7, Section 1, Item 8, Page 17. — Superfluous, covered by
Item 1 of this chapter. Strike out and number others accordingly.
Chapter 7, Section 2, Item r, Page 18. — "May become" instead of
many become.
Chapter 8, Item 7, Page 20. — Strike out all after "Regularly re-
ceived into Synod."
Chapter 10, Section 3, Item 4, Page 25. — "Only after Conference
has been unable," instead of "able."
Chapter 10, Section 3, Item 8, Page 26. — Strike out paragraph be-
ginning with "if accusation," etc. Order of procedure already ar-
ranged.
Chapter 11, Item 12, Page 29. — Strike out Committee No. 7. See
action of Synod, Minutes 1890, Page 45.
Chapter 11, Item 17, Page 29. — And handing Parochial Reports to
the Statistical Secretary.
No. 17 — Stricken out.
Chapter 11, Item 27, Page 30. — Revised to read: Completion of
Executive Committee. See Chapter 5, Section 1, Item 1, Page 13.
BY-LAWS.
No. 16, Page 40. — Add : But no beneficiary shall receive aid before
he is prepared to enter the Junior year in college. And no aid shall
be given any beneficiary unless he take his theological course at our
Southern Seminary. (See Standing Resolution No. 23, Minutes 1898.)
Standing Resolutions, Minutes of 1898. —
Make No. 12 By-Law 21.
" 20 " 22.
21 " 23.
" 3 and 4 " 24.
Add No. 15 to " 7.
Standing Resolutions in Constitution. — Strike out 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17.
For Standing Resolutions. — Let the following remain in force: In
Constitution, Nos. 10, 11, 12, 14. In Minutes 1898, Nos. 19, 22.
These should be printed in the annual Minutes, but not with the
Constitution. Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
C. B. KING,
L. E. BUSBY,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
M. G. G. SCHERER.
Adopted as amended, and referred to the next annual
meeting of Synod for ratification.
70 MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
Synod adjourned, pending the amendments of the Consti-
tution, to hold a meeting of the Ministerium.
Synod reassembled. Report of the Ministerium. The
Secretary of the Ministerium made the following report :
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
We, your Examining Committee, respectfully report that we have
examined Messrs. V. C. Ridenhour, Edward Fulenwider, J. L. Mor-
gan and C. A. Philips, and they each having stood a satisfactory ex-
amination ; we, therefore, recommend them to this Ministerium as
suitable subjects for ordination. GEO. H. COX,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
Committee.
The Report of the Examining Committee was adopted,
and the hour of 7:45 this evening announced as the time for
the ordination to take place, and that Rev. George H. Cox
would preach the ordination sermon.
The Ministerium further reported that Mr. J. M. Tise,
theological student one year at the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, had appeared before
the Ministerium, asking for beneficiary aid to enter the
Southern Theological Seminary. The Ministerium passed
the following action :
Resolved, That we recommend Mr. J. M. Tise to the favorable con-
sideration of Synod as a beneficiary of the same, and that one hun-
dred dollars be appropriated from the funds of Synod for bis theolog-
ical education at the Southern Theological Seminary at Mt. Pleasant,
S. C. — session 1902-1903.
Synod adopted the recommendation of the Ministerium in
regard to Mr. J. M. Tise.
Synod suspended the regular order of business in order to
hear the report of the special committee on the financial
condition of North Carolina College.
Prof G. F. McAllister and Mr. W. H. Fisher were re-
ceived as advisory members of Synod.
The report of the committee on the financial condition of
North Carolina College, as read by Mr. John A. Cline, was
received for information.
MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 71
Synod adjourned, pending the consideration of commit-
tee's report on the financial condition of North Carolina
College, with prayer by Rev. C. B. Miller.
According to appointment, Rev. Geo. H. Cox preached
the ordination sermon at 7:45 p. m from text, 1 Tim. 4, 16,
and afterwards Messrs. Edward Fulenwider, V. C. Riden-
hour, J. L,. Morgan and C. A. Philips were duly and for-
mally ordained to the holy office of the Gospel Ministry by
the clerical officers of Synod and the Examining Committee.
THIRD SESSION.
9 A. M., June 25, 1902.
Devotional exercises were conducted by the President.
Synod called to order. Minutes of the previous sessions
were read and adopted.
The further consideration of the report of the committee
on the financial condition of North Carolina College was
resumed. After some consideration on the report, the Synod
adopted the following resolutions :
Resolved, 1. That Synod reaffirm its position in regard to the moral
obligation of the endowment subscriptions, as adopted by Synod in
1898 ; namely, "that Synod indorse the plan adopted by the Board of
Trustees and earnestly advise that those who have given bonds to the
endowment of the college, promptly pay the same when called upon
to do so by the board."
Resolved, 2. That the Synod considers the notes given by the stu-
dents to the treasurer of the college as binding, except in those cases
coming under and conditioned by the following clause in the Consti-
tution of Synod ; namely, "That any young man receiving aid from
this Synod, shall execute a bond to the treasurer to pay back in full
to Synod, with interest, the amounts as severally received by him
during the prosecution of his studies in the event he voluntarily
abandons the active work of the ministry, is deposed, or unites with
another denomination before the expiration of seven years faithful
service— such seven years faithful service as a Lutheran minister to
be considered a cancelling of his bond."
Resolved, 3. That a committee of three, composed of two ministers
72 MINUTES OF THE CALLED SESSION OF NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD.
and one layman, be appointed in connection with a committee from
the Board of Trustees of the College, to determine and decide the
status of all obligations in connection with notes given by students,
according to the resolution as above quoted from the Constitution.
Resolved, 4. That the Committee, as above appointed, in connection
with the Committee from the Board of Trustees, appoint a collector
to collect such obligations as the joint committee direct, and that this
joint committee determine the manner of collecting and the remuner-
ation to be paid the collector.
The committee, appointed by Synod under the provision
of the third resolution, consists of Revs. Geo. H. Cox, B.
S. Brown, and Mr. Jno. A. Cline.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
FOURTH SESSION.
2 o'clock P. M.
Synod was called to order, and resumed the consideration
of the amendments to the Constitution.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox was excused from further attendance.
The report of the Committee on the Revision of the Con-
stitution was adopted, as amended, as a whole, subject to
the ratification of Synod at its next annual session.
The Secretary was authorized to have the Minutes of the
called session printed with the Minutes of the last annual
convention.
On motion, Hon. H. C. McAllister, president of the Board
of Trustees of North Carolina College, was requested to call
a meeting of the Board for the purpose of transacting such
business as may come within the province of the Board.
VOTE OF THANKS.
Resolved, That the cordial thanks of Synod be returned to St.
Mark's congregation and pastor for their hospitable entertainment of
Synod, and that this resolution be read by the pastor to the congre-
gation at their next regular Lord's Day service.
After the reading and approval of the Minutes, the Synod
adjourned according to the usual form.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
MINUTES OE THE CAEIvED SESSION OE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD. 73
MINUTES OF THE MINISTERIUM.
St. Mark's Church, China Grove, N. C,
June 24, 4 p. m.
Ministerium was called to order by the President of Synod.
Prayer by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
The Examining Committee of Candidates to the Ministry
made the following report which was received and adopted.
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
We, your Examining Committee, respectfully report that we have
examined Messrs. V. C. Ridenhour, Edward Fulenwider, J. L. Mor-
gan and C. A. Philips, and they each having stood a satisfactory ex-
amination ; we, therefore, recommend them to this Ministerium as
suitable subjects for ordination. GEO. H. COX,
CHAS. B. MILLER,
Committee.
Mr. J. M. Tise, theological student one year at the Lu-
theran Theological Seminary at Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, ap-
peared before the Ministerium for financial aid. The follow-
ing action was taken :
Resolved, That we recommend Mr. J. M. Tise to the favorable con-
sideration of Synod as a beneficiary of same, and that one hundred
($100) dollars be appropriated from the funds of Synod for his theo-
logical education at the Southern Theological Seminary at Mt. Pleas-
ant, S. C, session 1902-1903.
CHAS. B. KING, Secretary.
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Credentials, Committee
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If SYNOD I MINISTERIUM i
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SYNOD tf MINISTERIUM
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SYNODICAL CALENDAR, J903-J904.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D., Salisbury, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER, Salisbury, N. C. ,
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG, Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, PRESIDENTS OF THE CONFERENCES,
and Mr. C. M. THOMPSON.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., President.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Eso.
ARCHIVARIUS.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, Charlotte. N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
FIFTY-FOUR YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
Rev, G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
REV. C. B. MILLER and Rev. W. H. HILLER.
COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D., Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D.
REV. B. S. BROWN, Rev. C. B. MILLER.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
REV. B. S. BROWN, PriN. Rev. EDWARD FULENWIDER, Al/T.
ADDRESS ON MISSIONS.
Rev. W. H. HILLER, Prin. Rev. J. L. MORGAN, Avr.
ADDRESS ON BENEFICENCE OR DIVINE STEWARDSHIP.
Rev. H. M. BROWN, Prin. Rev. J. H. WILSON, Ai/f.
ORDINATION SERMON.
Rev. J. H. WILSON, Prin. Rev. B. S. BROWN, Alt.
SPECIAL CALENDAR.
U SUNDAY-SCHOOL MISSIONARY OFFERING,
One Sunday in each quarter.
2. CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY OFFERING.
Two Sundays in each year, to-wit : Whitsunday and Second Sunday
of November, or some other suitable days.
3. CHURCH EXTENSION OFFERING.
Reformation or Christmas.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING,
The One Hundred and First Annual Convention of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina will be held in
Pilgrim church, Davidson county, N. C, beginning on Wednesday
before the first Sunday in May, 1904, at 11 a. m.
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OF THE
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, SALISBURY, N. C,
Beginning Tuesday, April 28, 1903.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in St. John's Evangelical
Lutheran church, Salisbury, N. C, Rev. J. H. Wilson,
pastor, on Tuesday, 11 a. m., April 28, 1903. The Presi-
dent of Synod, Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., preached the
synodical sermon, after which the holy communion was ad-
ministered.
Synod was opened according to the usual form.
Synod adjourned with benediction to meet at 2:30 p. m.
FIRST SESSION.
April 28, 2:30 o'clock p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. George H. Cox.
The roll of ministers was called, and the list of lay-delegates-
elect made upon presentation of their credentials to the
committee, making the complete Synodical Roll as follows :
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 1861 Monroe, Ga.
¥*' J. H. Fesperman (a. e.) 1S65 Barium Springs, N. C.
I/" W. R. Ketchie 1868 Kappa, N. C.
**""* R. L. Brown '. . . . 1S68 Granite Quanry,^ C.
fyr R. C. Holland, D. D . 1S69 Charlotte, N. C.
L***' E. P. Parker . . „ 1871 Gibsonville, N. C. •
\S* Geo. H. Cox, D. -D 1872 Salisbury, N. C.
^^ H. M. Brown* . 1S73 Efird's Mills, N. C.
. . Waynesboro, Va. f
. . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. . China Grove, N. C.
. . Davidson College, N. C.
. . Salisbury, N. C.
. . China Grove, N. C.
. . Wilmington, N. C.
. . . Charlotte, N. C.
. . Manning, N. C.
. . Charlotte, N. C.
, . . China Grove, N. C.
. . Gibsonville, N. C.
* '
y V. R. Stickily 1875 .
iS J. A. Linn 1877
Lf' B. S. Brown 1S78 .
If* T. H. Strohecker (a) 18S0 .
1/* J. H. Wilson 1880 .
l/* J- Q- Wertz 1881 ,
^ A. G. Voigt, D. D 1883 .
l^» C. L. T. Fisher 1SS4
l/» H. A. Trexler 1886 .
V Chas. B. King 1S87 .
I? C. B. Miller 1887 ,
y C.A.Brown . . .1889.
P**^J. H. C. Fisher
1890 Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
P. J. Wade 1891 Tyro Shops, N. C.
V. Y. Boozer 1894 Salisbury, N. C.
R. A. Helms (a. e.) 1896 Middlebrook, Va.
W. W. J. Ritchie 1S99 Middlebrook, Va.
W. A. Dutton 1S97 Gold Hill, N. C.
W.H. Hiller 1898 Concord, N. C.
C. W. Kegley 1901 Wilmington, N. C.
R. R. Sowers 1901 Brick Church, N. C.
Edward Fulenwider
V. C. Ridenhour . . .
C. A. Phillipps . . .
J. L. Morgan ....
„C. P. Fisher .
»• " C. P. Fisher ... ./« . .
* *S e.j Absent and excused
1902 Concord, N. C.
1902 Troutman, N. C.
1902 Rural Hall, N. C.
1902 Enochville, N. C.
1903 Faith, N. C.
aV Absent and not excused.
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
C.T.Bernhardt Salisbury, N. C St. John's (Sal.)
C. D. Barringer Mt. Pleasant, N. C St. John's (Cab.)
*>• A- S1°°P Yost' N- C { Eblnezer.
Prof. F. B. Brown Enochville, N. C
f St. Enoch.
' • * \ Trinity.
F. A. Bissinger Wilmington, N. C St. Paul's (Wil.)
J. L. Schulenberger China Grove, N. C \ ~^eTa-~ chaPel
J ° ( Center Grove.
M.A.Goodman China Grove, N. C St. Mark's (C. Grove.)
H. C. McAllister Mt. Pleasant, N. C Holy Trinity.
W. B. J. Bost Rimer, N. C Prosperity.
J- C Miller South River, N. C { g^J£owj» .)
I Salem.
J. T. Carson Salisbury, N. C -< Grace.
(Lebanon.
No delegate Cold Water.
John A. Cline Concord, N. C St. James.
E. H. Ockert Charlotte, N. C St. Mark's (Char.)
J.A.Davidson Gibsonville, N. C {sharon"'8'
*<■ R- Single Rockwell, N. C | ^Stiana.
H. M. Fowler Burlington, N. C { p^^0111*-
D. A. Swiuk Winston, N. C Augsburg.
G. W. Isenhour Spencer, N. C. j chrism's
A. L- Patterson Albemarle, N. C. Albemarle.
i Bethany.
C. R. Meadows Pink, N. C < Nazareth.
( Shiloh.
• ( Bethel (Stanly.)
Cicero Ritchie Salisbury, N. C I Luther's.
( Mt. Ziou.
D. A. Wiley Salisbury, N. C. . . . I Faith.
[R. F. D. No. 3] \ Emmanuel.
R. B. Peeler Granite Quarry, N. C. . . . Wittenberg.
I Low's.
M.A.Kenny Burlington. N. C ^ Rich /and
[R. F. D. No. l] ! £ £ i>
L J { St. Paul's.
Dr. C. M. Poole Salisbury, N. C (St. Matthew's.
[R. F. D. No. 4.] ( St. Peter's.
Dr. r! A. Shimpoch Gold Hill, N. C j ^j. S0^en'S'
( St. Michael's.
Luther Hoffner Amity, N. C -j Amity.
(.St. Paul's.
M-C- Walter Co»cord' N-C | Mt. Harmon.'
Robert M. Ritchie Saw, N. C { ConcS.
No delegate St. Matthew's (Wil.)
8 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LAY — Con tin iced.
Delegates. Postoffice. Pastorates.
( St. Luke's (Dav.)
E. S. Shoaf Tyro Shops, N. C J Pilgrim.
( Reformation.
JW Felker Kappa, N. C {JfcJSSS?'^
No delegate St. Paul's (Asheville.)
No delegate Hopewell.
No delegate St. Martin's.
The President read his annual report, which was received
and held for reference to proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren : — Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father
and Christ Jesus our Lord :
Our synodical year just closing brings to a consummation a hun-
dred years of the life and work of this venerable ecclesiastical body,
and we are privileged to come together in centennial convention and
to participate in a formal celebration of the historic event.
On the eve of such celebration we cannot but recognize a sacred
call upon us to address ourselves with dignified earnestness and con-
scientious devotion to the trusts devolved upon us now in convention
assembled. It becomes us, honored survivors in the ecclesiastical
association, to acquit ourselves like men. We cannot avoid the claims
and responsibilities of the hour. We meet today confronted by issues
both grave and difficult. May the Great Head of the church who re-
veals himself in the midst of the seven candlesticks, holding in his
right hand the seven stars (Rev. i, 20), lay his hand on each one of
us, as upon John on Patmos, and open our ears to heavenly voices !
I beg to submit a report of official acts performed during the year,
and present for record in the Minutes of Synod certain matters of suf-
ficient historic importance to claim specific mention, and furthermore
respectfully to offer a few suggestions or recommendations.
OUR BRETHREN DECEASED.
On the 15th day of March, 1903, Rev. Levi E. Busby, D. D., after a
brief illness, fell on sleep at his home in Mt. Pleasant, N. C, in the
midst of vigorous manhood as well as in the midst of abundant labors.
Our Synod has sustained, in his death, the loss of a strong man, and
an influential factor in our synodical work ; and Holy Trinity church
has lost an able and beloved pastor, and shepherdless now mourns in
sore bereavement.
On the 23d day of December, 1902, at his home near New Market,
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 9
Va., our brother, Rev. Wm. H. Cone, entered into rest. Although
retired from the active work of the ministry, by reason of bodily in-
firmity, and the claims of advancing years, he preserved a lively in-
terest in the work of our Synod and signalized the same by an annual
token of recognition of his membership in this body, in which he
served so acceptably in former years. By those to whom he once
ministered in the gospel he will be remembered with kindly regard
and affection.
Your esteem for these dear brethren, whose names have dropped
from our roll, will prompt you to frame a suitable testimonial of your
fraternal regard and affectionate remembrance.
RESIGNATIONS.
May 1, 1902, Rev. L. E. Busby, D. D., by previous resignation,
withdrew from pastoral relation with St. John's church, Salisbtiry,
N. C.
Rev. E. W. Leslie has resigned St. Matthew's and St. Peter's, said
resignation taking effect September 8, 1902.
Rev. V. R. Stickley, on account of the need of temporary respite
from pastoral care, resigned from St. Enoch's and Trinity, his work
there ceasing February 1, 1903.
Rev. H. M. Brown's resignation of the Guilford pastorate took effect
October 26, 1902.
Rev. J. L. Morgan has filed notice that he has resigned New Haven
and Christ churches, Salisbury, the same to take effect April 30, 1903.
Rev. J. P. Miller filed notice of his resignation of Union and Chris-
tiana churches, the same taking effect February 15, 1903.
Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie informed me, April 20, 1903, that he had re-
signed Burlington mission, to take effect May 1, 1903, and that he
takes up work at Middlebrook, Va.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
On August 1, 1902, Dr. L,. E. Busby entered upon duty as pastor
elect of Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, and served till the date of his
death March 15, 1903.
Rev. A. R. Beck was called by the Albemarle church and began
work there January 1, 1903. By the concurrence of the congregation
and the president of Synod, he retains his connection with the Ten-
nessee Synod (of which he is president) until the next convention of
that body in October of this year.
Rev. F. B. Cunz (of Norwich, Conn.,) notified me March 30, 1903,
that he had accepted a call to the Bethel pastorate, and that he was
on the ground to begin pastoral work April 1, 1903.
10 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr. Clifford P. Fisher, who is an applicant for ordination at this
convention of our Synod, has been called as pastor of Faith and Im-
manuel churches, and has accepted the same, subject to action of
Synod as to his ordination, and purposes to enter upon duty imme-
diately.
Rev. R. R. Sowers has taken charge of the Guilford pastorate, be-
ginning his pastoral relation April i, 1903.
I am in receipt of notice from Rev. N. D. Bodie, of Ebenezer, Ga.,
that he has accepted a call to the Union pastorate, and that he will
take charge July 1st.
SUPPLIES.
Mr. C. A. Ritchie, theological student of the Seminary of the United
Synod, has been serving the Augsburg church, Winston, N. C, for
the past year, with the concurrence of the President of Synod, and in
obedience to the urgent call of the congregation, and has done valu-
able service. This is no longer a mission of the United Synod, and is
now, by a happy adjustment with the Board of Missions, self-support-
ing. The work of Mr. Ritchie and the zeal displayed by the congre-
gation are worthy of your commendation.
St. John's church, Cabarrus county, was served part of the year by
Rev. J. A. Linn as temporary supply.
I have incidentally learned that St. Peter's church (of the St. Mat-
thew's and St. Peter's pastorate) has engaged Rev. R. L. Brown as
temporary supply, pending negotiations for a regular pastor of the
charge.
Mr. G. H. L. Tingle, theological student at our Seminary, rendered
good service in the Davie mission pastorate from May to October,
1902. It is a matter of regret that his faithful services were so poorly
rewarded. It was with him almost entirely a labor of love.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer has been supplying Faith during its temporary
vacancy. The conferences have taken some measures to supply other
vacancies, but with what measure of success I am not officially in-
formed.
DISMISSIONS.
June 7, 1902, Rev. W. A. Lutz was granted an honorable dismission
to the South Carolina Synod to take charge of work in that Synod.
September 24, 1902, Rev. E. W. Leslie was granted letter of transfer
to the Southwestern Virginia Synod, within whose bounds he has
taken up pastoral work.
March 9, 1903, Rev. H. N. Miller, Ph. D., was transferred to the
Evangelical Lutheran District Synod of Ohio, within whose bounds
he had accepted pastoral work.
MINUTES E. I.. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
April 18, 1903, Rev. J. P. Miller was transferred to the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of South Carolina on whose territory he is engaged
in pastoral work.
DEDICATION.
A new and beautiful church building, named "Faith Evangelical
Lutheran church," was formally dedicated to the worship of the Tri-
une God, October 5, 1902, by the President of Synod, assisted by Rev.
V. Y. Boozer and the pastor-elect Mr. Clifford P. Fisher. It is located
in the village of Faith, and is a credit to the devoted band of Luther-
ans who worship at its altar.
INSTALLATION.
Notwithstanding there have been eight new pastoral relations formed
during the synodical year, I have been called upon to arrange for only
one installation, that of Rev. J. H. Wilson, pastor of St. John's church,
Salisbury. This took place January 18, 1903, being performed by the
President of Synod, assisted by Rev. J. Q. Wertz, under the authority
granted in Chap. VIII., Sec. 7, of the Constitution of Synod.
APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION.
There are three applicants for admission into our Synod and Minis-
terium by brethren who have accepted work within its bounds; namely,
Rev. J. H. Wilson, Rev. R. R. Sowers, and Rev. F. B. Cunz. Their
credentials have been filed, and are held for reference to the Exam-
ining Committee of the Ministerium, in accordance with the provis-
ions of Chapter Fifth, Sec. II., and Chapter Seventh of the Constitu-
tion of the Synod. It is important that this committee meet at an
early hour to consider these applications, that the least possible delay
may attend their formal enrollment as members of the Ministerium.
BENEFICIARIES.
Two of these young men have been at our Theological Seminary
during the year, and are just completing their junior year. The other
one is at Roanoke College, and is making high grades in all his stud-
ies. All three are highly commended as worthy young men, and
faithful and successful students.
CALLED CONVENTION AND ORDINATION.
In pursuance of resolution at our last annual convention, a call was
issued for a special convention to be held in St. Mark's, China Grove,
June 24, 1902, at which, upon the recommendation of the Examining
Committee, four young men were solemnly set apart for the holy min-
istry by ordination ; namely, Edward Fulenwider, V. C. Ridenhour,
C. A. Phillips, and J. L- Morgan, all graduates of the class of 1902 of
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our United Synod Seminary. They entered immediately upon pas-
toral work in our Synod, having already been called, as appears from
the report of President Miller at last annual convention of Synod.
The record of this called convention appears in connection with the
minutes of the annual convention of 1902.
OUR VACANT CHURCHES.
St. John's (Cabarrus) is still without a pastor. This continued va-
cancy is somewhat exceptional in the history of this venerable church.
Holy Trinity is now numbered among our vacancies.
St. Matthew's and St. Peter's are still without a shepherd.
Union and Christiana also are without a pastor, though soon to have
a pastor.
The Davie Mission ! Brethren, what shall be done for these neglect-
ed churches?
Haven and Christ churches, Salisbury, may possibly be without a
pastor after May 1st.
Your President has not been without a feeling of responsibility in
regard to the condition of our vacant churches. A sad spectacle has
been presented to our notice during the past synodical year — congre-
gations suffering, the whole Synod crippled in its work, ordinances of
the church neglected, children unbaptized and unconfirmed, the sheep
wandering hither and thither for want of a shepherd ; and no adequate
remedy provided to alleviate the condition of things. Did Jeremiah
have us on his vision when he exclaimed, "Is there no balm in Gilead ;
is there no physician there ? Why then is not the health of the daugh-
ter of my people recovered? Oh, that my head were waters and mine
eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain
of the daughter of my people !" Brethren, I would lay upon your
heart the crying need of some provision against the disastrous re-
sults of our ineffectual administration in regard to our shepherdless
churches.
On the eve of this convention I am informed that the Burlington
mission will be vacant May 1, 1903, by the retirement of the present
pastor.
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
In obedience to the action of our last convention, arrangements
have been progressing for a suitable celebration of the Synod's centen-
nial in connection with this its one hundredth convention, and Sat-
urday, May 2, will be devoted exclusively to such celebration, and
programs of the exercises for that day have been provided according
to the form adopted by you, except with some slight modifications,
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which were made necessary and proper by conditions subsequently
arising.
Official invitation has been extended to the members of the Tennes-
see, South Carolina, and the Southwestern Virginia Synods to join us
in this celebration, and I am glad to announce that these three synods
will be represented on this occasion by their respective presidents.
Official invitation has been sent out also to the presidents of all the
other synods connected with the United Synod. I have also as your
President forwarded invitations to the presidents of our two senior
synods, namely, the Ministerium of Pennsylvania and the New York
Ministerium, and also the presidents of several other synods with
whom official correspondence became necessary. The presidents of
our colleges and Theological Seminar}' have also received official in-
vitation, and also all the former members of our ministerium who
abide with us in the church militant.
It is a pleasure to note that some of these brethren purpose being
with us during this convention.
CERTAIN ITEMS HISTORICAL.
1. On the 15th day of August, 1902, St. Andrew's church, Concord,
was completely demolished by a storm. Undismayed by this great
and sudden calamity the congregation not only resolved to build
again, but has already laid the foundation, and is pushing the new
church rapidly toward completion.
2. Within the bounds of our Synod, and in the Macedonia church
at Burlington, through the solicitation of Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie, Rev.
H. E. Jacobs, D. D., LL. D., delivered a series of lectures upon the
fundamental doctrines of our holy religion. To the congregation in
Burlington and to all who were privileged to hear these lectures the
occasion will be ever memorable. The idea was a happy one, and if
carried out annually, and projected in the more central points in our
Synod, would be of inestimable benefit to our church. The thanks of
this Synod are due Dr. Jacobs for the valuable service he rendered to
our mission in Burlington.
3. St. Martin's congregation has been formally transferred by the
Tennessee Synod to the Synod of North Carolina, and nothing now
remains to perfect its connection with this body. The formal declara-
tion conforming its doctrinal basis to that of this Synod has been duly
filed, and St. Martin's is now a member of the North Carolina Synod.
We extend a most cordial welcome to the congregation of St. Martin's.
4. The Woman's Missionary Society of our Synod, composed of
thirty auxiliary societies, has been a most efficient aid to the Synod
in developing a missionary spirit among our people and in the raising
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of funds for the cause of missions and especially in helping toward
meeting our apportionments in behalf of United Synod Missions. The
last convention of this society at Winston was characterized by a
wholesome enthusiasm, and in recognition of the approaching centen-
nial of our Synod, resolved to make a faithful effort to raise the sum
of $1,500 during the current year, and furthermore instructed its
president to present to this Synod, upon the occasion of its centennial
celebration, the society's congratulations and Christian greetings.
This society appropriated last year $750 to the missions of United
Synod, and $400 to mission points within the bounds of the North
Carolina Synod. We may well be proud of the noble work of the
Woman's Missionary Society of the North Carolina Synod.
THE PEERY FUREOUGH FUND.
In response to call from Board of Missions of the United Synod, an
appeal was issued to the churches of our Synod to raise its quota of
the amount necessary to bring Dr. Peery and his family home on fur-
lough after a continued service in Japan of more than seven years.
The churches responded beautifully, the returns aggregating $147.65,
in addition to the $50 voted by the Woman's Missionary Society. I
shall present an itemized statement, and suggest that the same be
printed in our Minutes.
THE DAVIDSON PASTORATE.
This pastorate is now self-supporting, and declined to ask the Synod
for any appropriation during the past year.
This pastorate has had some instructive experience in connection
with joint ownership with the German Reformed of the Bethany and
Pilgrim churches, with the result of a division of the property in each
case, and ecclesiastical separation. The Bethany case was amicably
and equitably adjusted. The Pilgrim church was put up for sale, and
was bought by the German Reformed. The North Carolina and Ten-
nessee Synod Lutherans will unite in building a new church at a
proper distance from the old one, and it is believed that separation,
though accomplished with no little friction, will result in greatly
strengthening the Lutheran cause in that section of the county.
THE CENTENNIAE MEMORIAE HISTORY.
One of the chief features in our centennial celebration is the publi-
cation ^ of the historj7 of our Synod. This volume should go into
dozens of homes in every congregation. This is greatly to be desired,
and it is hoped this will be the result of the renewed devotion to the
church enkindled by these memorial services. Acquaintance with
this interesting history will react strongly in favor of a more intelli-
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gent as well as a more filial interest on the part of our people in
the churches and general work of the Synod. To scatter this book
throughout our churches is one of the calls of this centennial festival.
Mr. J. H. Rehder, of Wilmington, is entitled to the thanks of this
Synod for so kindly advancing the money needed to get this edition
promptly before the church, and that without interest, and I here put
on record that in compliance with the action of Synod, a note has
been duly executed, dated May 26, 1902, for the sum of $354 in favor
of Mr. Rehder, payable in two years from date, without interest.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. That the excess of contributions to the missionary furlough fund
over the amount apportioned to our Synod be appropriated to support
of our Japan mission.
2. That the secretary of the Woman's Missionary Society be re-
quested to deposit with our archivarius at least two copies of the Min-
utes of each convention of that society from the time of its organization.
3. That the Secretary of this Synod be instructed to add a column
to the table of Finance Committee's Report (see page 37 Minutes,
1902,) and enter therein opposite each church the amounts contributed
to missions through the Woman's Synodical Society, according to the
report appearing on page 21 of the Minutes of said society of 1902,
under the heading, "Total amount contributed." Justice to our con-
gregations and to our Synod would seem to require this, as a very er-
roneous impression is likely to be made as to the Synod's interest in
missions of the United Synod, by a statement limited to the compara-
tively small amounts passing through the hands of our Synodical
Treasurer. Of course it should be made to plainly appear that these
amounts were contributed to missions through the Woman's Mission-
ary Society.
4. As sundry questions of special importance must necessarily come
up for consideration during this convention ; such as, The fund for dis-
abled ministers, the synodical guardianship over our vacant churches,
proposed amendments to our constitution, the North Carolina College
question, it is recommended that specified hours be set for their con-
sideration ; and also for the ordination of Mr. Clifford P. Fisher.
I thank the brethren for their ready co-operation in the work which
has claimed our attention during the synodical year. I thank them
for the kindly consideration shown, and for the fraternal spirit at all
times beautifully manifested. The responsibilities of the office have
been cheerfully met in the presence of your kindly consideration and
indulgence. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Fraternally, ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
1 6 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following members were elected officers for the en-
suing year :
President— Rev. Robert C. Holland, D. D.
Vice-President — Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Secretary — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The officers of Synod were duly installed by Rev. J. Q.
Wertz.
On motion, Rev. J. H. Wilson and Rev. R. R. Sowers
were received as members of Synod. Rev. F. B. Cunz was
received as an advisory member of Synod, pending the re-
port of Committee on Examination.
The Treasurer read his annual report, which was received
and held for reference to the Finance Committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
North Carolina Synod of the
Evang. Lutheran Church.
home missions.
Dr.
Int. Rev. B. S. Brown . $ 60 00
Amt. Finance Committee 373 37
Collection 9 05
Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas 100 00
23. Amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, Treas. North. Conf. 25 00
Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas 50 00
Amt. Int. Rev. B. S. Brown to May 1, 1903 60 00 $ 677 42
Cr.
By amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie . . . $ 50 00
1902.
May
1.
Aug.
26.
Dec.
23
1903.
Feb.
28
April
9
1902.
May
2
By amt. paid Rev. P. J. Wade . . .
By amt. paid Rev. C. B. Miller . .
May 23. By amt. paid Rev. J. L. Morgan . .
By amt. paid Rev. C. A. Phillips .
Aug. 6. By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider
Aug. 29. By amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie
25 00
33 35
25 00
25 00
20 00
50 00
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Oct. 3. By amt. paid Rev. C. A. Phillips | 25 00
Nov. 17. By amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie ... 50 00
Dec. 3. By amt. paid Rev. J. D. Morgan 10 00
Dec. 20. By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider .... 20 00
By amt. paid Rev. C. A. Phillips 25 00
Dec. 23. By amt. paid Rev. J. D. Morgan 25 00
Mar. 2. By amt. paid Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie ... 50 00
Mar. 27. By amt. paid Rev. C. A. Phillips 37 50
April 14. By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider .... 30 00
By amt. due from Beneficiary Education . 26 12
April 28. By amt. paid Rev. J. L. Morgan 115 00
By amt. in bank 35 45 $ 677 42
orphan home.
1902. Dr.
May 2. Amt. Finance Committee St. James . . . $ 6 50
Dec. 4. Amt. St. John's, Salisbury 20 51
1903.
Feb. 11. Amt. Christiana 5 16 $ 32 17
1902. Cr.
Dec. 8. By check P. S. Davis, Treas 20 51
1903.
Feb. 16. By check P. S. Davis, Treas n 66 $ 32 17
theological professor's salary.
1902. Dr.
May 2. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James . . . $161 22
Aug. 11. Amt. paid from Sy nodical Treasury . 138 7S $300 co
1902. Cr.
Aug. 11. By amt. check to Hon. C. M. Efird, Treas. $ 300 00
beneficiary education.
1902. Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James . . $176 00
Amt. collection 7 SS
Amt. due Home Missions 26 12 $ 210 00
1902. Cr.
Oct. 25. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman | 10 00
Oct. 28. By amt. paid Chas. R. Pless 25 00
Dec. 8. By amt. paid J. M. Tice 50 00
Dec. 13. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman 15 00
Dec. 20. By amt. paid Chas. R. Pless 15 00
1903.
Feb. 20. By amt. paid Chas. R. Pless 10 00
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By atnt. paid Reuben Goodman 10 oo
Mar. 27. By atnt. paid J. M. Tice 50 00
Mar. 30. By amt. paid Chas. R. Pless 10 00
April 24. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman 15 00 $ 210 00
synodicai, treasury.
1902. - Dr.
May 3. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James . . . $498 57
Amt. collection 5 22
May 14. Amt. Dr. Holland, Phila. Conference . . 8 32
Oct. 21. Amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig for St. Andrew's . 185 54 $ 697 65
1902. Cr.
May 3. By amt. St. James, note $ 89 00
May 4. By amt. Henry Goodman, sexton .... 5 00
May 5. By amt. paid Synodical Treas 20 00
By amt. paid Rev. C. B. King 15 00
Aug. 6. By amt. paid Henkel & Co 132 94
By amt. paid professor's salary 138 78
Aug. 26. By amt. paid C. H. Duls 48 94
Oct. 21. By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider . . . . 185 54
1903.
Feb. 16. By amt. paid Capt. Jonas Cook 50 00
April 13. By amt. paid Dr. R. C. Holland, expenses 8 25
By amt. in bank 4 20 $ 697 65
foreign missions.
1902. Dr.
May 2. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James ... 89 35
Amt. interest on note 90 00
1903.
Feb. 11. Amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington — Mengert
Circle 10 00 $ 189 35
1902. Cr.
May 2. By amt. paid J. W. Eberly, Treas I1 79 35
1903.
Feb. 16. By amt. paid J. W. Eberly, Treas; .... 10 00 $ 189 35
home missions — united synod.
1902. Dr.
May 2. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James . . . 143 10 $ 143 10
1902. Cr.
May 2. By check to J. W. Eberly, Treas 143 10 $ 143 10
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CHURCH EXTENSION.
1902. DR.
May 2. Amt. Finance Committee, St. James . . . $ 59 09 $ 59 09
1902. Cr.
May 23. By check to M. L. Stevens, Treas .... 59 09 $ 59 09
PEERY FURLOUGH FUND.
1902.
Sept. 18. St. Matthew's, Wilmington $ 2 25
Sept. 24. Centre Grove 5 00
Sept. 29. St. Enoch . . 3 00
Oct. 3. Trinity 2 80
Oct. 8. St. Mark's, Charlotte ...•••.... 10 00
Oct. 9. St. James, Concord 7 77
Oct. 10. St. Mark's, China Grove 6 83
Oct. 13. Organ Church 7 25
Ebenezer 3 00
Oct. 14. St. Paul's, Wilmington 15 66
Oct. 15. Holy Trinity 7 05
Oct. 16. St. Andrew's 3 00
Oct. 20. Faith 1 50
Albemarle 2 00
Oct. 23. St. Luke's, Davidson 5 33
Pilgrim's 3 80
Reformation 65
St. Matthew's, Davie 1 00
Providence 1 00
St. Michael's 3 78
Cash — citizen Troutman 1 00
Oct. 24. St. John's, Cabarrus . . 5 02
P. O. Order, Concord 1 72
Oct. 25. Lutheran Chapel 6 35
Oct. 27. St. Stephen's 1 00
Nov. 4. Frieden's 1 91
Sharon 1 63
Nov. 17. St. John's, Salisbury 16 95
Haven 3 80
Nov. 20. Concordia 3 25
St. Luke's 2 75
Burlington 2 50
Dec. 23. Christ 1 35
Dec. 24. G. E. Ritchie and others 2 00
April 28. Salem pastorate 3 35
Augsburg 2 80 I 150 05
20 minutes e- l. synod of north carolina.
1902. Cr.
Nov. 4. By check Rev. L. L. Smith $102 00
By expenses president 2 50
By cash in bank 45 55 $ 150 05
Most respectfully submitted,
April 28, 1903. JAS. D. HEILIG, Treasurer.
The hours for the sessions of Synod were fixed as follows :
From 9:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m., and from 2:30 to 5 p. m. ;
the evening services at 8 o'clock.
The President was requested to announce the standing
committees at the evening service.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. President's Report,— Revs. G. H. Cox, P. J. Wade,
Edward Fulenwider, and Messrs. P. A. Sloop and J. T.
Carson.
2. State of the Church.— Revs. W. H. Hiller, H. A. Trex-
ler, V. C. Ridenhour, and Messrs. C. D. Barringer and P.
A. Sloop.
3. Church Institutions . — Revs. J. A. Linn, J. L,. Morgan,
and Dr. C. M. Pool.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. C. A. Brown,
Edward Fulenwider, and Mr. C. T. Bernhardt.
5. Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. P. J. Wade,
V. C. Ridenhour, and Mr. J. T. Carson.
6. Letters and Petitions. — Revs. C. B. King, C. B. Miller,
H. M. Brown, and Messrs. J. L. Shulenberger and M. A.
Goodman.
7. Vacancies. — Revs. C. B. Miller, J. A. Linn, B. S.
Brown, and Messrs. W. B. J. Bost and J. C. Miller.
8. Finances. — Messrs. John A. Cline, L,. R. Eingle, D. A.
Wiley, and F. B. Brown.
9. Appropriations. — -Revs. B. S. Brown, V. R. Stickley,
and Mr. Robert M. Ritchie.
10. Apportionments. — Revs. H. A. Trexler, C. B. King,
and Mr. G. W. Isenhour.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. H. M. Brown, George H.
Cox, and Mr. L. D. Peeler.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
Memoir of Dr. Busby : Revs. J. Q. Wertz, W. H. Hiller,
and Mr. C. D. Barringer.
Memoir of Rev. W. H. Cone: Revs. R. L,. Brown, V. R.
Stickley, Prof. F. B. Brown, and Mr. P. A. Sloop.
The following were appointed reporters to newspapers :
Rev. J. Iy. Morgan, The Salisbury Sun; Rev. V. C. Riden-
hour, The Truth-Index; Mr. John A. Cline, The Concord
Times; Rev. Edward Fulen wider, The Charlotte Observer ;
Rev. R. Iy. Brown, The Lutheran Visitor; Rev. H. A. Trex-
ler, Our Church Paper.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
SECOND SESSION.
Wednesday, April 29, 1903 — 9:30 a. m.
Devotional service conducted by Rev. H. A. Trexler and
the President. Synod called to order. Minutes of the first
day's proceedings were read and approved. The regular
order was suspended to hear the Report of the Executive
Committee, which was received and referred to the proper
committee.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your Executive Committee respectfully submit the following report :
We have held four regular meetings during the year. The Home
Mission work, beneficiary education, and other matters that came be-
fore us, have been directed and determined to the best of our ability.
Synod's home mission points are Burlington, Davie, Forsythe, Albe-
marle, Christ's and Haven (Salisbury), and St. Andrew's. All of
these points have regular pastors except Davie. Pastor Morgan re-
signs his work at Christ's and Haven May i, 1903, in order to accept
another field. The congregations are in correspondence for a new
pastor.
The following appropriations were made to Home Missions :
Appropriated. Paid.
Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie (Burlington) . . . $150 00 $150 00
Rev. C. A. Phillips (Forsythe) 150 00 112 50
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Rev. J. L. Morgan (Christ's and Haven) . 175 00 175 00
Rev. E. Fulenwider (St. Andrew's) . . . 100 00 70 00
Rev. A. R. Beck (Albemarle) 50 00 (4 mos. )
Total amt. appro, to Home Missions, $625 00 $507 50
Total amt. paid to Home Missions . . 507 50
Total amt. due to Home Missions . . $117 50
The following are the beneficiary students, with amounts appropri-
ated and paid :
Appropriated. Paid.
Charles M. Pless $ 60 00 $ 60 00
J. M. Tise 100 00 100 00
Reuben Goodman 50 00 50 00
$ 210 00 $ 210 00
Total amt. appropriated beneficiary students $ 210 00
Total amt. paid beneficiary students 210 00
The Treasurer was instructed to pay the President $8.25 for printed
matter, postage, etc., spent in connection with the Called Session of
Synod, and other business.
Theological student, Mr. G. H. L. Lingle, did good work in the
Davie mission last summer ; but he received poor remuneration from
that field for his labor.
This committee, early in the synodical year, received from the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee
Synod a proposition to co-operate in work involving Lexington and
Statesville. We would have been glad to share in such a work on the
principle of fraternity; but the financial responsibilities involved in
the proposed work seemed to fall so heavily upon the North Carolina
Synod, we were convinced that our Synod would not be justified in
undertaking the same. However, we replied to their first communi-
cation on September 15th, that the action of the North Carolina Synod
at its last annual meeting, when this matter was under consideration,
placed limitations which we felt it our duty to obey; and that we were
ready to carry out the action of our Synod whenever the requirements
of said action have been met. Synod's resolution reads as follows :
"Resolved, That whenever, in the judgment of the Board of Missions
of the United Synod, in consultation with the Executive Committees
of the Tennessee Synod and the North Carolina Synod it shall be de-
cided that the time has come for the purchase of a church lot in the
town of Lexington, N. C, that this Synod pledges itself to furnish
the amount of five hundred and fifty dollars towards the purchase of
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a new lot for a church building, the congregation to be in connection
with the North Carolina Synod."
After further correspondence with the Tennessee Synod's commit-
tee, we passed the following resolution on October 16th, in reply to
their overture : "That we would pay two hundred and fifty dollars for
one year towards the support of a pastor at Lexington and Statesville,
on condition that the Board of Missions of the United Synod, and the
Synod of Tennessee, through its committee, pay each an equal amount ;
and that the pastor be connected with the North Carolina Synod, and
acceptable to the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Synod."
We deemed it important, and due to the North Carolina Synod, that
the pastor at Lexington should be in connection with the same synod
to which the congregation (if such should be formed) was to belong.
Furthermore, this additional limitation was embodied in our reply to
the Tennessee Synod proposition on account of the condition of affairs
at Lexington which we thought ought to be recognized, if the work
there was to assume any promise of success.
The Tennessee Synod's committee replied that they could not take
up the work on the basis of our resolution. And thus negotiations
came to an end. Respectfully submitted,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
R. C. HOLLAND, Pres.,
V. R. STlCKLEY,ViCE-PRES.,
J. D. HEILIG, Treas.,
JOHN A. CLINE,
Salisbury, N. C, CHAS. B. KING, Secy.
April 29, 1903.
Rev. A. G. Voigt having been called home to conduct a
funeral, was excused from attendance for two days.
The regular order of reports on the State of the Church
was taken up. The reports of the pastors were read and
referred to committee. The lay-delegates were also heard.
Synod adjourned, pending the hearing of reports on the
State of the Church, to hold a meeting of the Ministerium.
Prayer by Rev. G. F. Schaeffer.
THIRD SESSION.
2:30 P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. V. C. Ridenhour.
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The first five rows of pews were designated the bar of Synod.
The hearing of reports on the State of the Church was
resumed.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was re-
ceived for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the President's Report beg leave to present the
following :
The President's annual report gives evidence of thorough acquaint-
ance with and careful consideration of the various interests of the
Synod, and calls attention to a number of matters that require our
careful and prayerful consideration.
1. We are reminded of our great loss in the death of Rev. Levi E.
Busby, D. D., and Rev. Wm. H. Cone.
We recommend that a committee of three be appointed by the Pres-
ident to draft suitable resolutions expressive of the high esteem in
which these brethren were held by us, and our affectionate remem-
brance of them now that they have departed.
2. We recommend that the Synod express its approval of the changes
made in the program for our centennial exercises.
3. We recommend that the deep sympathy of the Synod is hereby
expressed for St. Andrew's congregation in the destruction of its
church, and put upon record our high appreciation of their determi-
nation to rebuild, and that we heartily recommend them to the whole
Synod for aid in their laudable efforts.
4. We recommend that a committee of three be appointed to express
the Synod's appreciation of the very able and instructive course of
lectures delivered by Dr. H. E. Jacobs in the Burlington church, and
to endeavor to have a similar course delivered at some central point
some time during the coming summer or fall.
5. We recommend the adoption of the President's recommendation
concerning the W. H. and F. M. Societies, viz.: "That the Secretary
of the Woman's Missionary Society be requested to deposit with our
archivarius at least two copies of the Minutes of each convention of the
society from the time of its organization."
6. We recommend the adoption of the recommendation of the Pres-
ident concerning the Peery Furlough Fund, viz.: "That the excess of
contributions to the Peery Furlough Fund over the amount appor-
tioned to our Synod be appropriated to the support of our Japan
mission, and the itemized statement of the contributions be printed in
the Minutes." See Treasurer's Report for statement.
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7. We rejoice to learn of the prosperous condition of the Davidson
pastorate, and openly express our very great gratification that an end
has been made of these tri-party congregations and the union of all
Lutherans in one congregation.
8. We recommend that the Synod does now fix an hour for the con-
sideration of the following questions :
( 1 ) A fund for disabled ministers.
(2) Amendments to the constitution.
(3) North Carolina College.
(4) The distribution of our Centennial History.
(5) Ordination of applicants.
9. We recommend that in view of the facts presented by the Presi-
dent concerning the faithful services of Theological Student Mr. Geo.
H. L. Lingle in the Davie mission pastorate, and the fact of his having
been so poorly remunerated for the same, that the Committee on Ap-
propriations be instructed to recommend an appropriation of $25 as a
slight remuneration of his services, and the Synod's appreciation of
the same.
10. We recommend the following for unanimous adoption :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are hereby presented to
our President Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., for the able, impartial, and
dignified manner in which he has presided over its deliberations and
performed the arduous and important duties of the office during the
year. GEORGE H. COX,
EDWARD FULENWIDER,
P. A. SLOOP,
J. T. CARSON,
P. J. WADE.
Report adopted by items and as a whole.
The President announced the following hours for the
consideration of special matters :
1 . Report of Special Committee on North Carolina College ,
Thursday, 3:30 p. m.
2. Amendments to the Constitution, Friday, 11 a. m.
3. Report of Committee to Recommend a Plan for Rais-
ing a Fund for Disabled Ministers, Friday, 2:30 p. m.
4. Report of the Depositary for the History of Synod,
Friday, 4:30 p. m.
The President appointed the following as Committee on
Plan for Ministers' Fund : F. B. Brown, J. C. Miller, J. A.
Cline, H. C. McAllister, and M. C. Walter.
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The Secretary was excused from attendance at the first
session on Thursday on account of having to attend a funeral.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. B. Greiner.
FOURTH SESSION.
April 30, 1903 — 9:30 a. m.
Synod was opened with divine service, conducted by Rev.
Geo. H. Cox.
Synod was called to order. Minutes of yesterday's ses-
sions were read and approved.
Synod adjourned to hold a brief meeting of the Ministerium.
Rev. J. A. B. Scherer, the official representative of the
South Carolina Synod, was recognized and received as an
advisory member of Synod.
Rev. W. Iv. Darr, the official representative of the Ten-
nessee Synod, who was received yesterday, extended the
cordial greetings of that Synod.
Report of Delegates to the United Synod was read and
received for consideration by items. Report adopted by
items and as a whole.
REPORT OF DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
The eighth convention of the United Synod, held in historic St.
John's church, Charleston, S. C, was a very successful one, and
marked the progress of the Lutheran church in this part of our country.
The number of delegates present was unusually large. This Synod
was represented by a full delegation of ministers and five lay delegates.
The various departments of work in which the United Synod is en-
gaged, are in a state of growth and make increasing demands upon
the resources of our churches. We make mention of the following
items, some of which will require the attention of this body.
The report of the Board of Missions indicated retrenchment in the
home and expansion in the foreign field. The following recommen-
dations were adopted :
1 . We recommend that the following suggestions of the Board be
approved :
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a. That the Board apportion and raise among the Synods belonging
to this body for Foreign Missions the sum of $6,500 annually.
b. That the Board apportion and raise among the Synods belonging
to this body for Home Missions the sum of $ 8,ooo annually.
c. 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 specially addressed on the subject of Missions,
and offerings be taken for this object-.
d. 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.
2. We recommend that the action of the Board in regard to the fur-
lough of Rev. R. B. Peery be approved and that the Board be author-
ized to apportion the necessary expense among the synods, this ap-
portionment being kept separate from the general fund.
The committee on Common Book of Service reported the continued
publication of the Book of Worship, and substantial progress of the
joint committee of the three general bodies in the preparation of the
desired Common Book.
The work of the Theological Seminary is in a very hopeful condi-
tion. The faculty consists of Rev. Prof. J. A. Morehead and Rev.
Prof. M. G. G. Scherer, assisted by three of the Charleston pastors.
The following action requires special consideration.
4. That the district synods be requested to pay for the next year,
beginning October, 1902, two-thirds of the apportionments heretofore
assumed by them respectively, in order that the Seminary Board may
not be embarrassed in the prompt fulfilment of its obligations ; and
that for the year beginning October 1, 1903, the apportionments be
further reduced if the Board shall find that the income from the en-
dowment fund shall justify such reduction.
Our apportionment has been hitherto $200.
The Twentieth Century Endowment Fund movement was an extra-
ordinary success, almost the entire amount having been raised.
The Orphan Home is growing in its proportions and in the affection
of the church. The plan for paying the debt on the property, at pres-
ent occupied, was postponed until the next convention.
The following action on District Synods is hereby brought to the
attention of this body :
We feel it our duty to call particular attention to the very imperfect
statistical reports in the Minutes that have come into our hands. There
seems to be very general dissatisfaction with the long and complicated
table prepared by the United Synod at its last convention. One synod
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at least by special action asks that this form be simplified, and many
others, we believe, concur in the same desire.
Believing that securing full and accurate reports of the work done
by our synods to be a very important matter, and therefore to the at-
tainment of this end we recommend :
1. That the form for statistical reports, prepared by the last con-
vention of this body, be simplified.
2. That each district synod appoint a statistical secretary whose
special business shall be to secure accurate reports from every congre-
gation within its bounds.
Respectfully submitted, A. G. VOIGT,
Chairman of the Delegation.
Report on the Theological Seminary of the United Synod
was adopted as a whole.
REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The United Synod Seminary at Charleston has nearly completed
another session of service for the church, and as the information con-
tained in the following letter of the President, addressed to your com-
mittee, so fully meets the requirements of the occasion, we respectfully
ask that the same be made part of our report.
April 6, 1903.
To the Representatives of the Evang. Lutheran Synod of
North Carolina, in the Board of Directors of the Theo-
logical Seminary.
Dear Sirs and Brethren :
The current scholastic year has brought lights and shadows, joys
and sorrows.
We record with profound sorrow the loss by death of Mr. C. Wul-
bern, of your body, and Rev. K. Boldt, of the Faculty. We thank
God for the service these departed co-workers were enabled to render
the institution and the church. Under the direction of the President
of the Board, temporary provision has been made for the work of the
late Instructor Boldt. The other members of the faculty have been
blessed with good health, and have given uninterrupted attention to
their work.
Twelve regular students have been in attendance this session, clas-
sified as follows : Seniors, 1 ; Middles, 5 ; Juniors, 6. Four are from
the North Carolina Synod, two from the Southwestern Virginia Synod,
two from the South Carolina Synod, one from the Georgia Synod, and
three from the Tennessee Synod. Applications have already been
made to several of the students for summer supply work. Many in-
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quiries have come for Seniors for permanent pastors, but unfortunately
we have been unable to answer favorable this year. We are deeply
sensible of the need of an increasing number of suitable, qualified,
consecrated students for the ministry in order that our Seminary may
meet the calls made for pastors.
We take pleasure in testifying to the earnest, faithful work of Mr.
J. M. Tise, Mr. E. R. Pless, Mr. G. H. L. Lingle and Mr. Ed. L.
Ritchie, representatives of the North Carolina Synod in our student
body.
The enlargement of the Seminary property by the provision of one
commodious house for a professor, through the generosity of Dr. G.
D. Bernheim of the North Carolina Synod, is well known to you.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. MOREHEAD, President.
We recommend the adoption of the following resolutions :
Resolved, i . That this Synod unites with the Faculty in expression
of appreciation of the valuable services of Pastor Boldt, and of sorrow
over the loss sustained in his removal by death from his place as in-
structor in the Seminary, for which he was so well qualified ; but we
rejoice to know that the work he so suddenly laid down was so
promptly taken up by the other members of the Faculty, and that the
duties thus devolved upon his survivors has been so successfully per-
formed.
Resolved, 2. That this Synod renews its pledge of loyalty to this
our United Synod Seminary, and does hereby assure the Faculty and
instructors of its grateful appreciation of their valuable services in
maintaining the high standard of theological study of which this in-
stitution represents in our Southern church.
Resolved, 3. That we continue our annual appropriation of $200
toward the support of the Seminary.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
J. D. HEILIG,
Committee.
Hon. H. C. McAllister was excused from further attend-
ance upon Synod.
The Report of Archivarius was read and adopted, with
resolutions instructing the Archivarius to secure the archives
of Synod.
REPORT OF ARCHIVARIUS.
The Archivarius would report that no synodical documents have
been placed in his hands from the former Archivarius.
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I understand that most of Synod's documents — Minutes, papers,
&c, are at the North Carolina College buildings. If these buildings
are to remain unoccupied and without proper protection, I recommend
that Synod take some action to secure Synod's archives.
CHAS. B. KING.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. A. Morehead.
FIFTH SESSION.
2:30 P. M.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
The following report relative to Mt. Carmel was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO MT. CARMEL.
Your committee find in the Mt. Carmel congregation still remain-
ing about half a dozen families with some unappropriated material in
the immediate vicinity. It has as its property a number of acres of
land, upon which is a church building, which, with slight repairs,
could be made quite comfortable. The congregation seems utterly
loath to disband, and are anxious for divine services.
We therefore recommend :
That this Synod pledge this congregation its hearty moral support,
and that Holy Trinity, of Mt. Pleasant, be asked to take it under its
care until further provision shall be made.
Respectfully submitted, J. A. LINN,
J. H. C. FISHER,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Committee.
Report of Committee on the Executive Committee's Re-
port was received for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTrVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
We, your committee to report on the Executive Committee's Re-
port, beg leave to submit the following.
The report is brief, but explicit, giving a detailed account of their
work during the past synodical year. Synod is under lasting gratitude
to the committee for the equitable and judicious manner in which
they have done the work entrusted to them.
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It is gratifying to note that the amounts appropriated to our bene-
ficiaries have all been paid.
Synod's appropriation to Home Missions was $625, of which sum
$507.50 has been paid, leaving a deficit of $117.50, as follows : To Revs.
C. A. Phillips, $37.50 ; E. Fulenwider, $30 ; A. R. Beck, $50 ; total,
$117.50.
1. We recommend that the deficits be paid out of the funds now in
the hands of Synod.
2. We recommend that Synod heartily endorse the action of the
Executive Committee in regard to the work at Lexington, N. C.
3. We recommend that the work at Lexington, N. C, be referred
to the incoming Executive Committee with power to act.
4. We recommend that Synod tender its sincere thanks to the Ex-
ecutive Committee for the diligent and painstaking manner with which
they executed the work entrusted to them.
Respectfully submitted, C. A. BROWN,
E. FULENWIDER,
C. T. BERNHARDT,
Committee.
Report adopted by items and as a whole.
The Special Committee on the Financial Condition of
North Carolina College reported as follows :
REPORT OF THE JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE, COMPOSED
OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE SYNOD, AND A
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Your special committee, appointed to " Determine and decide the
status of all obligations, in connection with notes given by students "
of North Carolina College, beg leave to submit the following report.
The committee has held two meetings. The first was held in St.
James church, Concord, N. C, on Aug. 25, 1902, when all of the Syn-
od's committee, Mr. John A. Cline and Revs. B. S. Brown and Geo.
H. Cox, together with two of the committee of the Board of Trustees
of the college, Capt. Jonas Cook and M. B. Stickley, Esq., were pres-
ent. One member from the board, Mr. John K. Patterson, was pre-
vented from attending the meeting on account of his being on the
grand jury, which was at that time in session.
The committee organized by electing Rev. Geo. H. Cox, chairman,
and Mr. John A. Cline, secretary. M B. Stickley, Esq., was appointed
collector, and was instructed to endeavor to collect all notes and ac-
counts due the college, except those which are exempted by action of
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either the Synod or the board, and the chairman was instructed to
search the records of both Synod and board to ascertain the status
of notes and accounts, and report the result to the collector at the
earliest possible moment.
The collector was allowed to make a test case of one of the endow-
ment bonds if he thought best, provided the cost should not exceed
the sum of fifty dollars ($50).
The committee held its second meeting in St. James church, Con-
cord, N. C, Feb. 24, 1903, when all the members, both from the Syn-
od and the board, were present.
A communication from Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., president of the
Synod, relative to sundry claims, held by the Synod against the col-
lege, was laid before the committee, and the following was adopted :
Resolved, That the claims against North Carolina College, laid be-
fore this joint committee by the president of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina, Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D. ,
be embodied by our chairman, Rev. George H. Cox, D. D., in his
report of our proceedings, which he shall make to the Synod and the
Board of Trustees, respectively.
The following is a verbatim copy of the communication :
October 13, 1902.
To the Joint Committee of the North Carolina Synod, and Board of
Trustees of North Carolina College, appointed to examine into
and report the financial condition of the College :
Gentlemen : — As president of the Synod of North Carolina, I deem
it my duty to submit for your consideration the following :
WHEREAS, At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College, held on the fifteenth of July, 1902, in St. James church, Con-
cord, N. C, your committee was, by resolution formally adopted, re-
quested to examine into all the claims filed against the college, and to
report both to the Synod and the board as to the merits thereof :
Therefore on behalf of the Synod of North Carolina, I file for your
careful consideration the following claims.
In the year 1857, the Synod of North Carolina owned a fund of
$1,084, known as the Theological Seminary Fund, and as appears on
page tenth of the Minutes of that year, loaned the same to the Build-
ing Fund of the Western Carolina Male Academy (which was subse-
quently merged into North Carolina College), and by formal action
reserved the right to recall the same at any time it might choose.
In the name of the Synod, and subject to its future action, I file this
as a rightful claim, hereby reserving all the rights of the Synod in the
premises.
In the year 1857, the Synod made a loan to the college of $700, from
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the fund known as the Scholarship Fund of the Synod, which sum,
so loaned, was invested in the college buildings. I file this also as a
valid claim.
In the year 1871, the Synod made a loan to the college of $150. I
beg leave to file this as a valid claim.
In the year 1874, the Synod made a loan of $300 to the college. I
beg leave to file this as a valid claim.
In filing these claims, I call your attention to the fact that there is
no record in the minutes of the Synod that anything has ever been
paid upon any one of them, nor is there any hint of the Synod's re-
linquishment of any one, or of any part thereof.
I wish it to be understood that in specifying the aforenamed items,
I do not mean to limit the Synod to these only, but reserve to the
Synod the right to present any further claims she may desire to assert.
While I have deemed it my duty to present this paper in view of the
recent proceedings of the Synod and the board, it is due the Synod
to say that circumstances may arise when the Synod, in her generosi>-
ty, may relinquish the same in the interests of the college.
Very Truly Yours,
(signed) R. C. HOLLAND,
Pres. N. C. Synod.
The collector reported that he had sent out statements to all parties
indebted to the college, but that he had received only two responses.
One paid up his account, and the other promised to pay.
The chairman reported that upon investigation he had found that
the records of the Board of Trustees of the College were in perfect
harmony with the constitution of the Synod when it says ' ' Each ben-
eficiary shall execute a bond to the treasurer, to pay to Synod the
amounts as severally received by him, with interest from date, in the
event he should not enter the ministry, abandon the work, be de-
posed, or unite with another denomination before the expiration of
seven years' faithful service ; but such seven years' faithful service as
a Lutheran minister shall cancel his obligations, and his bond shall be
returned to him."
In accordance, therefore, the notes and accounts of the following
named Lutheran ministers were declared cancelled and the collector
instructed to return them to the parties :
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop $ 20 00
" H. N. Miller 40 00
" R. L. Bame 20 00
" C. B. Cox 108 09
" J. A. Cromer 63 30
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Rev. J. K. Efird $11000
" R. A. Yoder 114 00
" E. L. Lybrand 58 00
" A. L. Yount 130 00
" J. C. Moser 56 00
" W. R. Ketchie 40 00
Rev. W. Kimball's account of $18 was cancelled because, according
to statement made by the Treasurer of the Board, his son did not re-
main at the college, and he had overpaid for the time that he was
there.
L. A. D. Cline's account of $27.50 was cancelled because Mr. Cline
is dead, and his estate has long since been settled up.
The total amount of notes and accounts thus cancelled is $804.89.
The following named persons have entered, or are preparing for the
ministry, and their notes are held until the expiration of the seven
years' limit.
Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie $ 23 00
" V. C. Ridenhour 32 75
Mr. C. P. Fisher 29 no
" E. L. Ritchie. 10 00
" Charles Pless 20 00
Total $106 25
The following notes and accounts are barred by the limitation of
the statutes, but the collector is instructed to endeavor to collect them.
Mr. T. R. Penninger $ 40 00
' ' John W. Frick 5 95
" W. A. Smith 3 69
" J. G. Honeycutt 3 00
" Luther Lentz 6 50
" Orlin Cruse 2 00
" J. H. Thayer 47 00
Mrs. R. Barrier I 75
Mr. W. H. Misenheimer 14 08
D. H. McEarchen 33 88
John McNulty 1100
D. S. Eentz 29 00
W. G. Barringer 97 91
W. L. Daniels • n 75
Crawford Lowder 92
Albert Sherrill 54 00
C. H. Culp 30 00
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Mr. A. A. Barnhardt . $ 19 20
" C. H. Fisher 80 00
" M. L. Ritchie 15 00
Total $507 01
The following are legally collectible and are in the hands of the
collector :
Mr. J. M. Ridenhour $ 20 63
Geo. H. Miller 8 56
T. H. Austin 9 80
D. S. Lentz 23 68
W. K. Lyles 6 95
J. Homer Barnhardt 10 23
W. A. Newell 22 90
C. E. Moser 7 00
J. V. Sutton 16 75
C. C. Eentz 10 70
Total , $137 22
$19.75 was collected in cash, $5 of which was paid to the collector
for services rendered, and the remainder, $14.75, was paid over to the
treasurer of the board Capt. Jonas Cook.
Your committee is of the unanimous opinion that all of the endow-
ment bonds are valid claims, and should be paid. They are in the
hands of the collector. A test case, to decide the legality of these
bonds, may be brought before the court at no very distant day.
The following are the liabilities of the college as reported to me by
Capt; Jonas Cook, Treasurer of the Board :
Feb. 8, 1886. To Cook & Foil, secured by a note . . . . $ 146 16
To Cook & Foil, account 260 85
To Cook & Foil, secured by a note 42 00
To Julia A. Wheeler, secured by a mortgage . 1000 00
To A. C. Barrier, secured by a mortgage . . . 900 00
To Prof. L,udwig, secured by a note 150 00
To Prof. L,udwig, secured by a note 248 23
To Prof. Ludwig, account 207 60
To Prof. Scherer, account 174 09
To Prof. E. B. Setzler, account 31 50
To Prof. G. F. McAllister no 00
Henkel & Co., account, about 320 00
To deficit in Rev. Lutz's administration . . . 660 00
To Jonas Cook for salary as treasurer .... 600 00
July 13,
1897.
Sept. 8,
1891.
Nov. 28
1893.
July 1,
1888.
July 1,
1889.
July 1,
1899.
July 1,
1899.
July i,
1899.
July 1,
1899.
1900.
June 1,
1890.
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1903. To Jonas Cook for salary as treasurer . . . . $ 325 00
To approximate int. on the different accounts 500 00
Total #5675 43
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. COX,
Chairman Joint Committee.
Relative to this report the following resolution, offered by-
Rev. C. B. Miller, was adopted :
/Resolved, That the Report of the Special Committee on the Finan-
cial Condition of North Carolina College be received as information
and published in our Minutes, without thereby recognizing the valid-
ity or accuracy of all the claims under the head of "liabilities of the
college."
On motion, Rev. G. H. Cox was instructed to endeavor
to secure for Synod at this convention a report from the
President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina Col-
lege.
M. A. Kenny was excused from further attendance upon
Synod.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension was re-
ceived, to be acted upon by items.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The Board has had no application for loans within this year. That
portion of our funds not in use for church extension purposes is cov-
ered by interest bearing certificates of deposit. Haven congregation
is the only one of those against whom the Board holds notes that has
made any payment within the year.
Concerning the indebtedness of Synod to this Board, we would urge
that inasmuch as special provision was made in 1898 (p. 24) for the
payment of this debt, and that since that time the congregations have
each year turned that part of their funds which they intended for
Church Extension purposes into the Synodical Treasury, with the
understanding that it should pay it into the Church Extension Fund
and at the same time lessen Synod's indebtedness ; and inasmuch as
these funds have been directed into other channels and the indebted-
ness of Synod to this Board is yearly becoming larger instead of
smaller, we recommend :
I. That the officers of Synod be authorized to renew Synod's notes
to this Board.
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2. That this Board be authorized to accept these notes without in-
terest for one year.
3. That the Committee of. Appropriation be instructed to appropri-
ate $ ico for immediate payment on these notes, and that the same
amount be paid at each succeeding meeting of Synod until the entire
amount shall have been paid.
Respectfully submitted, R. C. HOLLAND, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
HENRY KLUEPPELBERG.
Report of M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
In Account with
Board of Church Extension.
1902. Dr.
May 2. To cash in treasury as reported to Synod
at Concord $ 715 99
To cash from Haven church on note $300 10 50
May 6. To cash, interest from bank on certificates
of deposit 50 50
May 24. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treas. Synod 59 09
Sep. 28. To cash from Haven church on note $300 100 00 $ 936 oS
1903. Cr.
Apr. 28. By amt. in bank on int. bearing deposit $ 936 08
I903. ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Apr. 28. Cash in bank $ 936 08
Note of Synod (bal.) due May, 1897 . . . 218 73
Note of Synod (bal.) due May, 1897 . . . 364 00
Interest due on notes of Synod 164 14
Note of Christ church, Spencer 200 00
Note of Haven church (bal.), Salisbury . 189 50
Note of Haven church (bal.), Salisbury . 88 00
Total $2160 45
Respectfully submitted,
M. L-. STEVENS, Treasurer.
The report was adopted by items and as a whole.
The Ex-Secretary made his report, which was adopted.
REPORT OF THE EX-SECRETARY.
April 29, 1903.
The Ex-Secretary has endeavored to faithfully perform the duties
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of the office in having had the proceedings of the two conventions of
Synod published and distributed, assisting in the work of the Execu-
tive Committee, and doing the necessary correspondence.
The contract for printing the Minutes of this year's proceedings has
been made with Henkel & Co. for 2,000 copies at $1.70 per page.
The contract was given Henkel & Co. because of the satisfactory
character of their work, and for the reason that they always wait on
the Synod for one year for the payment of their bill, without interest.
Respectfully submitted, CHAS. B. KING.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. L,. Darr.
SIXTH SESSION.
9:30 a. m., May 1st.
Synod was opened with devotional service, conducted by
Rev. W. A. L,utz.
Synod was called to order. Report of Committee on Va-
cancies was heard and received for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
(1) St. John's (Cabarrus), (2) Holy Trinity, Prosperity, and Cold
Water, (3) Haven and Christ church (Spencer), (4) Bethel, Zion-Tu-
ther's, (5) St. Peter's and St. Matthew's, (6) Davie mission (St. Mat-
thew's and Providence), (7) Hopewell (near Winston), (8) Bethany.
Item 1 . Resolved, That our pastors and congregations recognize the
Executive Committee of Synod as our authorized board of supply for
vacancies occurring in our congregations ; that our congregations seek
their counsel in securing pastors, and that our pastors furnish all infor-
mation and suggestions, which they may desire to furnish, direct to
the Executive Committee through the President.
Item 2. Whereas, We have in our Synod a number of weak con-
gregations so situated as to make it difficult to arrange in pastorates,
besides some interests unorganized which should have attention ;
therefore,
Resolved, That Synod recommend to the Executive Committee the
propriety of employing a synodical missionary who shall serve and
look after all these interests above mentioned, and that each of these
points be required to contribute to his support; and the deficiency, if
any, be paid out of funds of Synod.
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Item 3. Pursuant to the above resolutions, your committee recom-
mend that all our vacant points be referred to the Executive Com-
mittee. CHAS. B. MILLER,
J. A. LINN,
B. S. BROWN,
J. C. MILLER.
Report adopted by items and as a whole.
The Secretary of the Ministerium read the Report of
Committee on Examination as the action of the Ministerium
with regard to the reception of Rev. F. B. Cunz into Synod.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXAMINATION.
In the matter of the application of Rev. F. B. Cunz for admission
to Synod, the Examining Committee beg leave to report as follows :
1. We have carefully examined the papers placed in our hands by
the President of Synod.
2. We recommend that Rev. F. B. Cunz be not received as a mem-
ber of Synod.
3. The reason for this proposed action is to be found in the unsatis-
factory credentials of Rev. F. B. Cunz. His letter of dismission from
his last synodical connection is from the Immanuel Synod, and is
dated February 16, 1895. He had no credentials to offer for the last
eight years of his work.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
GEO. H. COX,
B. S. BROWN,
CHAS. B. MILLER.
The report was adopted by Synod.
On motion, Synod approved the action of the called ses-
sion at China Grove, June 24, 1902, adopting certain amend-
ments to the constitution.
Rev. George H. Cox gave notice that at the next regular
meeting of Synod he would offer the following amendments
to the constitution :
AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION.
Chapter 3, Item 2, page 8. Change so as to read : "The terms of
office of the President shall be for . . . years. That of the other offi-
cers shall be for one year. The same persons are always reeligible."
Chapter 3, Item 4, page 8. Change so as to read : ''These officers
40 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
shall be entitled to the necessary expenses incident to the duties of
their offices. The president shall receive an annual salary, the amount
to be fixed by the Synod. The other officers shall be entitled to such
remuneration as the Synod shall from time to time deem just, and
direct to be paid."
Chapter 3, Article I, Item 1, page 8. Let the following be the first
part of this article : ' 'The president shall not be the regular pastor of
any church or churches, but shall devote his whole time and service
to the work of the synod. He shall have charge of all vacant congre-
gations and pastorates, and shall supply them himself, or have them
supplied, until they have secured a permanent pastor, and he shall do
all in his power to assist them to secure a pastor at the earliest possi-
ble moment. Whenever a congregation or pastorate becomes vacant
they shall immediately report the same to the President, who shall
at once take charge. If they prefer to select their own supply, they
are always at liberty to do so upon the approval of the President, but
it must always be done at once. No congregation or pastorate must
be without regular services. He shall visit all other congregations
upon invitation of the pastor or church council ; or, when necessary,
upon his own judgment, and render such service as may be needed.
He shall have personal oversight of all synodical missions and mission-
aries, who shall be obedient to him in all things pertaining to the work.
In his visitation of the churches and missions he shall be received and
treated with the respect due his office, and the congregations and
missions shall, at every visit, contribute to his expenses and support.
It shall be his duty to keep a careful account of all receipts and ex-
penses and make a written and itemized report of the same to the
annual convention of Synod ; and if there is a surplus over and above
his expenses, it shall be carried over and credited to the salary account.
It shall be his duty to keep a close watch over territory outside the
regular pastorates and missions ; and, from time to time, to recom-
mend to Synod or the conferences suitable locations for establishing
missions, organizing congregations, or erecting churches ; and neither
shall be undertaken without his knowledge and consent.
It shall be his duty to attend the meetings of both conferences, of
which he shall be ex-officio a member, entitled to all the privileges of
other members, except that of holding office.
It shall be his duty to visit our literary institutions at least once a
year, of whose boards of trustees he shall be ex-officio member, but
not hold office.
Chapter 3, Article 1, Item r, page 8 : "After "resolutions carried
into effect," insert, "and report any and all delinquencies to the an-
nual meeting of Synod. ' '
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
Report of the Committee on Finance was read and adopted.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Your Committee on Finance respectfully submits the following :
We examined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find the
same correct. Attached is an itemized statement of receipt from con-
gregations, also have Treasurer's receipt for amount paid as follows :
Cash $1672 88
Credit on note, St. James 89 00
Respectfully submitted,
$1583 88
JNO. A. CLINE,
L. R. LINGLE,
D. A. WILEY,
F. B. BROWN.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
PASTORS.
A. G. Voigt .
J. H. C. Fisher.
CHURCHES
B. S. Brown . .
J- Q. Wertz . .
C. A. Ritchie .
C B. Miller . .
F. B. Cunz
H. A. Trexler . .
V. C. Ridenhour
C. A. Phillips . .
J- H. Wilson . .
A. R. Beck. .
W A. Duttou . .
Edw. Fulenwider
P- J. Wade ....
R. R. Sowers . .
J- L. Morgan . .
C. A. Brown . . .
V. Y. Boozer . . .
G.H. Cox . .
R. C.Hoiland
V. R. Stickley . .
H. M. Brown . .
W. W. J. Ritchie
C W. Kegley
W. H. Hiller
V. Y. Boozer.
St. Paul's . . . .
Prosperity ....
( Union
1 Christiana . . .
( St. Luke's . . .
I Concordia . . .
( Luther'sChap'l
1 Center Grove .
Augsburg . . .
St. Mark's. . .
Bethel
Luther's. . . .
Mt. Zion .
[Salem
■i Grace
( Lebanon . . .
St. Michael's .
St. Paul's . . .
Amity ....
f St.John's(Cab')
I Nazareth . . .
I Bethany (Sto.) .
[Shiloh . . .
St. John's, 'Sal.) .
Albemarle . . .
( St. Stephen's '.
I Mt. Olive . . .
( Mt. Hermon .
I St. Andrew's .
[St. Luke's (Da.)
■ * Pilgrim .
] I Reformation. .
( Laws
{ Richland .
f St. Paul's . . .
Holv Trinity . .
i f Christ's ....
1 Haven .....
'] f Frieden's . '. .
I Sharon ....
if St. Paul's (Ro.)
! 1 Bethel
f Organ . .
I Ebenezer .
Wittenberg .
St. Mark's '...'.
i I St. Enoch . . .
I Trinity ....
St. Martin's . .
I f St. Matthew's .
I Providence . .
( Peace
I Macedonia .
St. Matthew's.
Cash of friend .
( St. Peter's . . .
I St. Matthew's .
St. James . .
( Faith . . .
I Emmanuel .
£615 61II418 65'Si68 55l$74 85!$i3o 04 $112 04k 5 ool$M7 54 $1672
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IN MEMORIAM.
REV, LEVI E. BUSBY, D. D.
Rev. L. E. Busby was born in Newberry county, S. C, Sept.
5, 1849, and departed this life at Mt. Pleasant, N. C, March 5,
1903 ; aged 53 years and 6 months.
He was educated at Newberry College, S. C, from which he
graduated in 1875. His theological course was taken at the
Lutheran Theological Seminary, then located at Salem, Va.
His first work was that of missionary in Franklin county, Va.
From there he was called to the Leesville pastorate in South
Carolina where he labored most assiduously for nearly sixteen
years. While at this place he established what was known as
the Leesville English and Classical Institute and made for him-
self a wide reputation as an educator.
Afterward he was for a time engaged in mission work at
Asheville, N. C, and then as pastor of St. John's church, Salis-
bury, N. C., where he labored earnestly and faithfully for five
years. In the fall of 1902 he was called to Holy Trinity church,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, where he resided at the time of his death.
Here he again engaged in teaching in connection with his min-
isterial work. Of his family he is survived by a wife, three
sons, and one daughter.
Along with this brief biographical sketch your committee
would submit the following :
Whereas, God in his wisdom has called from among us to
his final reward our beloved brother Rev. L. E. Busby, D. D. ;
and
Whereas, We wish to place on record our high appreciation
of him as a friend and brother minister, of his scholarly attain-
ments, his ability as a preacher of the Word, his adaptability as
a teacher, and of the interest he manifested in all the operations
of our Synod ; therefore, be it
Resolved, 1 . That we bow in humble submission to the will
of Him who doth all things well.
2. That we extend to the family and relations of the deceased
our profound sympathy and heartfelt sorrow.
3. That a page of the printed Minutes be set apart to his
memory.
4. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to his be-
reaved family.
J. Q. WERTZ,
W. H. HILLER,
C. D. BARRINGER.
44 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Committee on Memoir of Rev. L,. E. Busby presented
the foregoing report, which was adopted by a rising vote.
The Committee on the State of the Church reported.
Report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The reports show general improvement for the past year in all the
items of church work. They indicate that the word has been heard
gladly and with profit, as is shown by accessions, increased benevo-
lence, and unmistakable signs of growing spirituality. A discour-
aging feature disclosed by the reports is the great number of vacancies
and continual change in pastorates. In the judgment of your com-
mittee, this deplorable condition is due in part, at least, to an inade-
quate realization of the meaning of office of the holy ministry, both
on the part of clergy and the laity. We as embassadors of Jesus
Christ are commissioned to break to the people the Bread of Life, and
this should be the moving motive in our life ; and the laity should un-
derstand more fully that their chiefest concern should be to receive
and feed upon this word of life. This conception of office carried out
more fully, we believe, would correct in great part much of this evil.
Respectfully signed,
W. H. HILLER,
V. C. RIDENHOUR,
H. A. TREXLER,
C. D. BARRINGER,
P. A. SLOOP.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts reported the follow-
ing, which was received for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts has no papers in its hands ;
however, we would recommend :
i . That Holy Trinity and Prosperity constitute a pastorate.
2. That Cold Water be left in the care of Revs. Hiller and Fulen-
wider to give them such service as they can.
3. That St. Martin's constitute a pastorate ; and Macedonia — the
new congregation at Millingport — be placed under the pastoral care
of the pastor at St. Martin's.
4. That Faith, Emmanuel, and Wittenberg constitute a pastorate.
Respectfully submitted, H. M. BROWN,
GEO. H. COX.
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
Item 1 . Referred to the Southern Conference.
Items 2 and 3, adopted. Report adopted as a whole.
Mr. C. M. Thompson was elected the additional lay mem-
ber of the Executive Committee.
Synod adjourned to meet at 2:30 p. m. Prayer by Rev.
C. L. Miller.
SEVENTH SESSION.
2:30 P. M.
The Report of Committee to Recommend a Plan to Raise
a Fund for Disabled Ministers was heard and received for
consideration by items :
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
We, your committee to recommend a plan to raise a fund for dis-
abled ministers, beg leave to report the following plan :
1. We recommend an assessment of 1 per cent, annually on all min-
isters' salaries of $600 or more.
2. We recommend an annual assessment of ^ of 1 per cent, on all
ministers who receive less than $600 salary.
3. We recommend an annual assessment of 3 cents per capita on all
the members of the various congregations of the North Carolina Synod,
which assessment shall be placed in a separate column in the Minutes
of Synod.
4. Any and all bequests or legacies that may be given to said fund,
shall be paid into the treasury of Synod, and shall be used exclusively
for the aid of disabled ministers, and shall be disbursed by the Execu-
tive Committee of Synod whose duty it shall be to inquire into the
needs of all ministers who may apply or who may be found to be in
need of assistance, and said Executive Committee shall report annual-
ly to Synod such disbursement.
5. The Executive Committee shall draw up rules for the disburse-
ment of all funds.
All of which is respectfully submitted to the Synod for consideration.
F. B. BROWN,
JNO. A. CLINE,
J. C. MILLER,
H. C. McAELISTER,
M. C. WALTER.
The report was adopted by items and as a whole.
46 MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Committee on Apportionments rendered the follow-
ing report which was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
We, your Committee on Apportionment, beg to submit the following :
1. The accompanying table, showing specified amounts apportioned
for Synodical Treasury, Home Missions in the North Carolina Synod,
Beneficiary Education, Church Extension, and Theological Professor's
Salary ; and
2. That the columns for the United Synod, Home Missions, Foreign
Missions, and Orphan Home be left blank, and that the estimates of
each church be made by the various pastors according to the rate per
member, viz., for Foreign Missions, 24 cts. ; for Home Missions, 30
cts. Also, that our congregations be urged to give liberally to the
Orphan Home. Respectfully submitted,
H. A. TREXLER,
C. B. KING,
G. W. ISENHOUR.
APPORTIONMENT.
PASTORS.
CHURCHES.
N. C. SYNOD. UNITED SYNOD
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Vacant . . .
P. J. Wade .
H. A.Trexler
R. R. Sowers
Vacant
J. L. Morgan . .
W. A. Dutton . .
C. B. Miller . . .
V. Y. Boozer . .
A. R. Beck . . .
W. W. J. Ritchie
W. H. Hiller . .
R. C. Holland . .
A. G. Voigt . .
C. W. Kegley .
B. S. Brown . .
Vacant
Supplied . . . .
V. C. Ridenhour
Vacant
Vacant
C. A. Phillips . .
E- Fulenwider .
Vacant
J. Q. Wertz . . .
Vacant
Vacant
C. A. Brown . . .
Supplied . . . .
H. M. Brown . .
Totals . .
St. John's (Salis)
( Organ . .
\ Ebenezer
St. John's (Cab
St. Luke .
Pilgrim .
Reformation
Salem . .
Grace . .
Lebanon
f Laws . .
j Richland
J Zion Yz .
I St. Paul's
( Union . .
I Christiana
( St. Enoch
I Trinity .
j Mt. Olive .
I St. Stephen
St. Mark's .
J Bethel . .
( St. Paul's
Albemarle
( Macedonia
I Peace . .
St. James .
St. Mark's .
St. Paul's .
St. Matthew
(St. Luke's
( Concordia
j Immanuel
1 Faith .
Augsburg
St. Michael'.
St. Paul's
Amity . .
I St. Peter's
} St. Matthew
J Haven . .
1 Christ . .
\ Nazareth
Shiloh . .
Bethany (Stks
( St. Andrew's
I Mt. Hermon
( St. Matt. (Da.
| Providence .
i Luth. Chapel
I Center Grove
(Holy Trinity
-< Prosperity
I Cold Water
( New Bethel
< Luther's .
I Mt. Zlon .
J Frieden's .
I Sharon . .
Wittenberg.
St. Martin's .
Mt. Carmel .
Hopewell . .
$ 25
$ 28
$ 20
5
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Secretary of the Ministerium reported the following
action of the Ministerium with regard to the petition from
Augsburg congregation, Winston, asking for the ordination
of Mr. C. A. Ritchie :
Inasmuch as Mr. C. A. Ritchie is yet quite a young man and has
spent but one session at a seminary, and has expressed a desire to
complete his theological course, and does not file his personal applica-
tion for ordination, this Ministerium, to which was referred the peti-
tion of Augsburg church asking for the ordination of Mr. Ritchie,
deems it best to advise the congregation not to insist upon his ordina-
tion at this time.
The report was adopted by Synod.
The depositary for the History of Synod submitted his
report, which was adopted.
REPORT OF DEPOSITARY FOR THE HISTORY OF SYNOD.
Books on hand, May i, 1902 498
In hands of pastors and others, May 1, 1903 : Rev. H. A.
Trexler, 1 ; Rev. V. R. Stickley, 10 ; Rev. W. W. J.
Ritchie, 21 ; Rev. H. M. Brown, 3 ; Rev. C. B. Miller,
6 ; Rev. C. A. Ritchie, 4 ; Rev. J. L/. Morgan, 4 ; Rev.
R. C. Holland, 5 ; Rev. W. H. Hiller, 10 ; Mr. J. W.
Bostian, 10 ; total 74
Donated by order of Synod : To Rev. G. D. Bernheim, 10 ;
to Rev. George H. Cox, 10 ; to libraries, church papers
and periodicals, 14 ; to Rev. G. D. Bernheim in lieu of
$35 due for services and expenses, 35 ; to Rev. George
H. Cox in lieu of $25 due for services, 25 ; to loss by fire,
1 ; total 95
Books sold 99 268
Number books in depository 230
CASH ACCOUNT.
Amount received for 81 books at $1 $. 81
Amount received for 18 books at 50 cts 9 $90
Amount paid for postage $ 3 02
Amount paid for freight, etc 2 91
Amount paid Dr. Cox, expenses 19 60
Amount paid depositary for services 3 47 29
Amount in bank 61 $90
Respectfully submitted,
May 1, 1903. V. Y. BOOZER.
MINUTES F,. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
Rev. J. H. Wilson was elected depositary for the history.
The further sale of the history and the payment of the
debt incurred in the publishing were placed in the hands of
the Executive Committee.
The Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions was
received and considered seriatim.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
Your Committee on Letters and Petitions respectfully submit the
following :
1. A letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman asking to be excused from
attendance upon Synod on account of the severe illness of his two
daughters, and conveying his sincere greetings and prayers on behalf
of the Synod. We recommend that Bro. Fesperman be excused, and
that special prayer be offered for him on account of his afflictions, at
the opening of the next session of Synod.
2. Is a petition from Haven Mission congregation asking the Synod
to instruct the Board of Church Extension to release them from the
mortgage on their church lot. We recommend that their petition be
respectfully declined, and that they be advised to refer their request
to the Board of Church Extension.
3. Is a communication addressed to the President of Synod from the
President and Acting Secretary of the Board of Missions of the United
Synod. We recommend that the communication be read in open
Synod for information and consideration, and that the following res-
olution, recommended by the Board, be adopted, towit : "That the
Board of Missions requests each of the District Synods to appoint one
of its members as special representative of the Board on its territory to
co-operate with us in creating and developing interest in our common
work ; especially in aiding the Board in raising speedily and econom-
ically the fund pledged to the Atlanta church. ' '
4. We are in receipt of many letters from ministers who were once
connected with this Synod, and a few letters from Presidents of Lu-
theran Synods, extending their cordial greetings and congratulations,
prayers and best wishes for our Synod upon the occasion of its Cen-
tennial Celebration. We recommend that your Committee on Letters
and Petitions be instructed to present a list of these ministers, and
such brief extracts from their letters, as in the judgment of the com-
mittee may seem proper, and that the same be read on the day of the
formal Centennial Celebration together with the greetings from the
50 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Presidents of other Lutheran Synods in America, at the formal Cen-
tennial Celebration on Saturday.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. KING,
C. B. MILLER,
H. M. BROWN,
J. L. SHUELENBERGER,
M. A. GOODMAN,
Committee.
Recommendations i and 2. Adopted.
Pending the consideration of this report, Synod adjourned.
Prayer by Rev. B. S. Brown.
EIGHTH SESSION.
9:30 p. m., May 1st.
Synod was called to order. Prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
The Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions was
taken up.
Recommendations 3 and 4, adopted. Report adopted as
a whole.
Rev. A. G. Voigt was appointed Synod's representative
to co-operate with the Board of Missions in all its work.
Committee on Memoir of Rev. W. H. Cone presented the
following, which was adopted by a rising vote.
IN MEMORIAM.
REV. WILLIAM H. CONK
Rev. William H. Cone was born in Union county, Pa., De-
cember ii, 1831, and departed this life near New Market, Va.,
on the 23d day of December, 1902.
In the life and labors of this brother the church possessed a
bright servant of God, and in his death she mourns the loss of
one of her efficient members.
From childhood to the grave his life was marked with a spirit
of sincerity and devotion. He served churches in Virginia and
North Carolina, and his congregations remember him in his
earnest and faithful work in church and daily life. In many
ways he gave convincing proof of his sincerity and love for
souls and the welfare of the church — an humble servant, but
firm and true to his convictions.
He was married twice, his last wife and one son surviving
him. Although moving out of the bounds of this Synod, he
never moved his synodical connection, but always remembered
the Synod by a yearly contribution to assist in carrying forward
the interests of the Synod. We realize in his death a sad be-
reavement and regret.
R. D. BROWN,
V. R. STICKLEY,
P. A. SLOOP,
Committee.
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Committee on Church Institutions reported. Report re-
ceived for consideration by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee on Church Institutions beg leave to submit the
following report :
MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
It is gratifying to note that Mont Amoena has had another prosper-
ous year, both as to attendance and financially. The President, Rev.
J. H. C. Fisher, and his efficient corps of teachers have done good
work for the church. The enrollment for this year has been eighty,
representing four different States. The health of the students has
been unusually good and the deportment commendable.
We heartily commend this institution to those having daughters to
educate.
THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
This institution is about to complete another prosperous year.
Twelve students are in attendance, four of whom are from this Synod.
We are glad to note that Rev. Prof. J. A. Morehead, D. D., has been
entirely restored to health, and is again at the head of the institution.
Having the services of Rev. Prof. M. G. G. Scherer as second profes-
sor, who is devoting his entire time to the work of the institution,
with the assistance of the pastors of Charleston, we predict continued
growth and prosperity for the institution.
ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
We are glad to note the continued prosperity of this college. Though
not officially connected with this Synod, except as it is related to the
United Synod, we feel a deep and abiding interest in it. The attend-
ance the present year is slightly in advance of that of last year, not-
withstanding the standard has been constantly raised and the rates
increased. To all desiring the advantages of a strictly first-class col-
lege we recommend this institution.
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
As no report has been placed in our hands with regard to this insti-
tution, we have nothing to report.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
J. L. MORGAN,
C. M. POOLE.
Report adopted by items and as a whole.
Rev. G. H. Cox, special committee to secure a report
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
from the President of the Board of Trustees of North Caro-
lina College, reported that he had been unable to get an
official report from the President, but that he had received
from a member of the Board the following statement, which
was received and adopted :
The Board agreed to rent the buildings to Dr. Busby and Prof. G.
F. McAllister at $50 per annum, and that the rents from the land to
the amount of $25 be expended on the buildings in the way of repairs,
putting in glass, &c, and that the $50 be applied to insurance on the
buildings. The repairs were made and $5,000 insurance policy taken,
which will expire Jan. 1, 1904.
Yours very truly, JONAS COOK.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, April 30, 1903.
Revs. V. R. Stickley, B. S. Brown, and J. Q. Wertzwere
appointed a committee to nominate members on the Board
of Trustees of North Carolina College.
Prof. J. H. C. Fisher was asked to ascertain if there were
vacancies on the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Semi-
nary; and if any, to nominate.
Rev. J. H. Wilson, with Rev. B. S. Brown as alternate,
was appointed to preach the ordination sermon at the next
meeting of Synod.
A committee to nominate speakers for the next conven-
tion of Synod, consisting of Revs. C. A. Brown, C. W.
Kegley, W. A. Dutton, was appointed.
The following resolutions concerning North Carolina
College, offered by Rev. B. S. Brown, were adopted :
1. That the Board of Trustees be instructed to continue the suspen-
sion of operations of the College for another year.
2. That the Board of Trustees be instructed to use the interest of
the endowment fund to pay back salaries of professors, and all income
from other sources, after payment of necessary expenses for insurance
and repairs of the buildings, to liquidate the other indebtedness of the
College.
3. That Hon. H. C. McAllister, president of the Board of Trustees
of North Carolina College, be requested to call a meeting of the Board
for the purpose of transacting such business as may come within the
province of the Board.
54
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business
was received, to be considered by items.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, would
report as follows :
i. Has resolution on p. 14 been complied with?
2. Has resolution on p. 20 been complied with ?
3. Have resolutions on pp. 27 and 28 with regard to duties and
privileges of Depositary been complied with ?
4. Was resolution of Synod, as set forth in item (b) on p. 43,
complied with ?
5. What has been done by committee appointed, in accord with
resolution on p. 51, to confer with the brethren of Lenoir College and
the Tennessee Synod ?
6. Has committee, appointed to change date of seal of Synod, attended
to its duty ? See p. 52.
7. Did Rev. H. M. Brown visit Spray, N. C, in compliance with
resolution on p. 52?
8. Did the President of Board of Trustees of North Carolina College
call a meeting of the Board as per resolution on p. 72 ?
9. Have Minutes of Called Session of Synod been confirmed at this
session ?
Respectfully submitted, P. J. WADE,
V. C. RIDENHOUR,
J. T. CARSON,
Committee.
Items 1, 2, and 3. Answered, yes.
Item 4. No answer. . ,
Item 5. Satisfactorily answered.
Item 6. No answer.
Items 7, 8, 9. Answered, yes.
Report adopted as a whole.
Committee to Nominate Speakers for the Next Conven-
tion of Synod reported as follows :
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
Address on Beneficiary Education — Rev. B. S. Brown, principal ;
Rev. E. Fulenwider, alternate.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
Address on Missions — Rev. W. H. Hiller, principal ; Rev. J. L.
Morgan, alternate.
Address on Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. H. M. Brown,
principal ; Rev. J. H. Wilson, alternate.
C. A. BROWN,
C. W. KEGEEY,
W. A. DUTTON,
Committee.
Committee to nominate members on the Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College reported as follows :
Those whose term expires 1903 : Rev. C. B. King, Rev.
Geo. H. Cox, Messrs. S. H. Hearne, J. K. Patterson, R.
A. Shimpoch, W. N. Misenheimer. To succeed these for
the three year term : Rev. J. A. Linn, Rev. H. M. Brown,
Messrs. John A. Cline, J. C. Lingle, C. M. Poole, C. D.
Barringer.
Report adopted.
The following were elected to fill vacancies on the Board
of Trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary : Revs. J. A. Linn,
J. H. Wilson, J. L. Morgan, Geo. H. Cox, and Mr. L. D.
Peeler. ,
Minutes of the last three sessions were read and approved.
Synod adjourned to meet at the call of the President, all
uniting in the Lord's Prayer.
NINTH SESSION.
May 2d — 8 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by the Secretary.
On motion, the election of Statistical Secretary was post-
poned until next Synod.
Pilgrim church, Davidson county, Rev. P. J. Wade, pas-
tor, was selected as the place for the next convention of
Synod.
The President appointed the following committees :
56 MINUTES E h- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
i. On Examination of Candidates — Revs. A. G. Voigt,
B. S. Brown, Geo. H. Cox, and C. B. Miller.
2. On Summer Course of Lectures — Rev. W. H. Hiller,
Rev. C. B. Miller, and Prof. R. G. Kizer.
Synod adjourned to hold a short meeting of the Minis-
terium.
Synod reassembled. The Secretary of the Ministerium
reported the recommendation of Mr. Clifford P. Fisher to
Synod for ordination. The report was adopted and the
hour of 8 o'clock Sunday evening announced as the time
for the ordination to take place, Rev. A. G. Voigt to preach
the sermon.
Report of Committee on Appropriations was heard and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The Finance Committee reports cash on hands as follows :
Synodical Treasury . . . . $ 526 81
Home Missions, N. C. Synod 418 65
Beneficiary Education 168 55
Church Extension 74 85
Home Missions United Synod 130 04
Foreign Missions United Synod 112 04
Orphan Home 5 00
Theological Professor's Salary 147 54
#1583 28
We recommend the payment of Synod's indebtedness as follows :
To Student G. H. L. Lingle for services in Davie mis-
sion, summer of 1902 $ 25 00
Rev. C. A. Phillips, Forsyth mission 37 50
Rev. Edward Fulenwider, St. Andrew's 30 00
Rev. A. R. Beck, Albemarle mission 50 00
On notes to Church Extension bonds 100 00
For printing Minutes . 144 70
Remuneration of Secretary 15 00
Theological Professor's Salary 52 46
$454 66
Respectfully submitted, B. S. BROWN,
V. R. STICKUEY,
ROBERT RITCHIE.
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
Rev. Edward Fulen wider made the following request,
which was received and referred to Executive Committee :
Inasmuch as St. Andrew's congregation has sustained a great blow
in the loss of her church building by cyclone on the night of the 14th
of August, 1902; and inasmuch as this congregation, by the help of
friends, is striving to rebuild the church, we ask, if it be the pleasure
of Synod, that the lot which is now the property of the Board of
Church Extension, be transferred to the congregation.
The following was adopted :
Moved, that the Secretary be instructed to have 1500 copies of the
Minutes of the business transactions of Synod printed, to be gratui-
tously distributed ; and that a committee, consisting of Rev. C. B.
King, Rev. V. Y. Boozer, and Mr. James D. Heilig, be appointed to
have 500 copies of a suitable centennial edition of the Minutes, includ-
ing the centennial exercises, printed, and that this committee sell this
edition at 10 cents per copy.
Rev. C. B. King was appointed Archivarius.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Resolved, That this Synod hereby tender to St. John's congrega-
tion and friends its sincere thanks for the very hospitable manner in
which they have entertained the members of this body, and that the
President be requested to announce this resolution to the congrega-
tion at the Sunday morning service.
The minutes were read and approved. It was decided
that Synod adjourn finally at the close of the service Sun-
day evening. Prayer by Rev. W. H. Hiller.
At the evening service on Sunday, Mr. Clifford P. Fisher
was solemnly set apart to the office of the holy ministry ;
the sermon by Rev. A. G. Voigt; and the ordination cere-
mony conducted by Rev. R. C. Holland, Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
and Rev. A. G. Voigt.
Synod closed in due form to meet in annual session in
Pilgrim church, Davidson county, on Wednesday before
the first Sunday in May, 1904.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above is
a correct record of the one hundredth annual convention of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Tuesday, ii A. M.
Synodical sermon by Rev. R. C. Holland, D D.
Tuesday, 8 P. M.
Beneficence or Divine Stewardship by Rev. P. J. Wade.
Wednesday, 8 P. M.
Beneficiary Education by Rev. C. W. Kegley.
Thursday, 8 P. M.
Missions by Rev. W. A. Dutton.
Friday, 8 P. M.
Sermon by Rev. J. A. Morehead, D. D.
ON SUNDAY.
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church,
ii a. M. Rev. J. A. B. Scherer, Ph. D.
8 p. M. Ordination Sermon, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.
First Methodist Church,
ii a. M. Rev. George H. Cox, D. D.
8 P. M. Rev. J. D. Kinard.
Second Methodist Church,
ii a. M. Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
Faith Reformed Church,
ii a. M. Rev. Edward Fulenwider.
First Baptist Church,
ii a. m. Rev. M. G. G. Scherer.
Main Street M. E. Church.
ii a.m. Rev. P. J. Wade.
Haven Evangelical Lutheran Church,
ii a. M. Rev. T. C Parker.
8 p. M. Rev. V. C Ridenhour.
Christ E. L. Church (Spencer),
ii a. M. Rev. George F. Schaeffer.
Methodist Church (Spencer),
ii a. M. Mr. C. A. Ritchie.
ST. Paul's E. L. Church (County),
ii a. M. Rev. Jas. D. Kinard.
Evangelical Lutheran Church (Faith),
ii a. m. Rev. V. C. Ridenhour.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
VISITORS AT SYNOD.
Lutheran ministers who were received as advisory mem-
bers :
Revs. J. B. Greiner, D D., W. R. Brown, and T. C. Parker, of the
Southwestern Virginia Synod ; Revs. W. A. Lutz, J. A. B. Scherer,
Ph. D., and J. D. Kinard, of the South Carolina Synod ; Revs. J. C.
Moser, D. D., R. A. Yoder, D. D., A. R. Beck, W. Iv. Darr, and C. L.
Miller, of the Tennessee Synod; Revs. J. A. Morehead, D. D., and
M. G. G. Scherer, of the Theological Seminary of the United Synod ;
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, of the Mississippi Synod ; Rev. R. L. Patterson,
of the Allegheny (Pa.) Synod; Revs. F. M. Harr and C. B. Cox, of
the Holston Synod.
Theological Students C. A. Ritchie, W. W. Kenerly, and Walter L,.
Sifford, and Mr. Wm. P. Houseal, managing editor of the Ltdheran
Visitor, and Prof. G. F. McAllister were made advisory members.
The presence of President George B. Cromer, LL- D., of Newberry
College, South Carolina, was noted at the centennial celebration ; also
that of Revs. A. L- Crouse and D. I. Offman, of the Tennessee Synod.
Those not Lutherans recognized and invited to a seat
within the bar of Synod were :
Rev. W. B. Dutton, Ph. D., pastor Reformed church, Salisbury;
Rev. H. L,. Atkins, pastor first Methodist church, Salisbury; Rev. C.
H. Reidisil, pastor Lower Stone Reformed church (county); Rev. J.
Rumple, D. D., pastor first Presbyterian church, Salisbury; Rev. M.
E. Parrish, pastor Baptist church, Salisbury; Rev. W. W. Bays, D. D.,
Presiding Elder of the Methodist church, Salisbury, N. C.
6o MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM.
The Ministerium helc^ five meetings during the conven-
tion of Synod from April 28 to May 2, 1903.
Special matters claiming the attention of the Ministerium
were :
1. An application for admission into Synod by Rev. F.
B. Cunz.
2. A petition from the council of Augsburg church, Win-
ston, asking for the ordination of Mr. C. A. Ritchie.
3. An application for the ordination of Mr. C. P. Fisher.
On the application of Rev. Cunz, the Committee on Ex-
amination made the following report, which was adopted :
(See report of Examining Committee on the Cunz matter
in Minutes of Synod.)
The following paper was adopted as an answer to the pe-
tition of the Augsburg council :
Inasmuch as Mr. C. A. Ritchie is yet quite a young man, and has
spent but one session at a seminary, and has expressed a desire to
complete his theological course, and does not file his personal appli-
cation for ordination, this Ministerium to which was referred the pe-
tition of Augsburg church asking for the ordination of Mr. Ritchie,
deems it best to advise the congregation not to insist upon his ordina-
tion at this time.
The Committee on Examination reported that the exami-
nation of Mr. C. P. Fisher had been highly satisfactory,
and recommended him for ordination. The recommenda-
tion was adopted by the Ministerium.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 6 1
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, j. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.
Resolved, 5. 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. )
Resolved, 6. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
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A. D. 1803. A. D. 1903.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina,
Organized in St. John's Church, Salisbury, N. C, May 2, 1803.
Centennial Celebration in St. John's Church, Salisbury, N. C, May 2, 1903.
FIRST PASTOR PRESENT PASTOR
1773 t903
REV. ADOLPH NUSSMAN. REV. J. H. WILSON.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
IO O'CLOCK A. M.
1. Processional. Hymn, "The Church's One Foundation." Mem-
bers of Synod and visiting Lutheran Clergy entered the Church
in processional order, the officers and speakers wearing robes.
2. Anthem.
3. Morning Service, by President of Synod, assisted by the Vice-
President and Secretary.
4. Hymn No. i. Book of Worship.
5. Addresses — Centennial Greetings, by Rev. C. B. King, Rev. J. C.
Moser, D. D., and Rev. J. A. Linn. Response by the President
of Synod.
6. Luther's Battle Hymn, No. 68, Book of Worship.
7. Address — "Our Doctrinal Inheritance and Our Responsibility,"
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.
8. Hymn No. 124, Book of Worship.
9. Centennial Offerings in behalf of Fund for Disabled Ministers.
10. Chant — The Lord's Prayer.
2 o'clock P. M.
1. Voluntary by the Choir.
2. Scripture Lesson, Rev. H. M. Brown.
3. Messages from Sister Synods : Rev. A. R. Beck, representing the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod ; Rev. J. A. B. Scherer,
representing the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina;
Rev. J. B. Greiner, representing the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of Southwestern Virginia.
4. Special Prayer and Thanksgiving for Divine blessings upon our
Synod, Rev. G. F. Schaeffer.
5. Hymn No. 128, Book of Worship.
6. Address — "The Voices of a Century," Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
7. Organ Voluntary by Prof. H. J. Zehm, of Elizabeth College.
8. Address — "Our Pioneer Ministers ; Their Labors and Trials ; Past
and Present Compared," Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
9. Hymn.
10. The Lord's Prayer.
11. Doxology and Benediction.
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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 i . . .
(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
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 1 . .
(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) — Ifthereshouldbeno parsonage, the clause regarding it should bestricken 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 16, 26
Archivarius and Archives 2, 57, 29-30
Apportionment, Report of Committee 46-47
Appropriations, Report of Committee . 56
Amendments to Constitution Offered 39-40
Church Extension, Board of 2, 4
Church Extension, Report of Board of 36-37
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee . . 52
Centennial Celebration, Program, &c 66
Credentials, Committee on 3
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Committee on Plan for 25
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Plan for 45
Divine Services . 58
Delegates to United Synod, Report of 26-28
Examination, Report of Committee on 39
Examination of Candidates, Committee on . . 3, 56
Executive Committee 2, 45
Executive Committee's Report 21-23
Executive Committee, Report of Committee on Report . . . 30-31
Elizabeth College, Report of Committee on Institutions ... 52
Ex-Secretary's Report . . 37-38
Finance, Report of Committee 41-42
History of Synod, Report of Depositary 48
History of Synod, Depositary elected 49
Letters and Absentees, Report of Committee 49-50
Memoirs — Special Committee to Prepare . ...... 21
Memoirs — Revs. Busby and Cone respectively 43, 51
Mt. Carmel, Report of Committee Relative to 30
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Committee on Institutions, 52
Mont Amoena Seminary, New Members of Board of Trustees, 55
Minutes, Number of Copies, &c ... 57
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee ... 54
Ministerium, Minutes of 60
Missions, Synod's Pledges to 30-31
New Members of Synod Received 16
North Carolina College, Report of Joint Special Committee . 31-36
North Carolina College, Resolutions Relative to 36, 53
North Carolina College, Committee to Nominate Trustees for 53
North Carolina College, Special Committee's Report .... 52-53
INDEX, CONCLUDED. PAGE.
Officers of Synod 2, 16
Official Representatives, Reception of 26
Ordination Sermon 3, 53, 56, 57
Overture of the Tennessee Synod, Action on 23, 31
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee 44
Petition of Augsburg Congregation, Action on ....'.. . 48
President's Report 8-15
President's Report, Report of Committee on 24-25
Parochial Tables , 62-65
Pastor's Call 67
Reporters to Newspapers . 21
Resolution Appreciative of Service of late Rev. Carl Boldt . . 29
Roll of Synod 6-8
Standing Resolutions 61
Synodical Calendar 2
St. Andrew's Congregation, Request of Rev. Fulenwider . . 57
Special Committees 3
Special Calendar 4
Speakers for Next Convention 53, 54-55
Standing Committees 20
State of the Church, Report of Committee 44
Trustees of North Carolina College, New Members 55
Treasurer's Report 16-20
Theological Seminary, Report of President of 28-29
Theological Seminary, Report of Committee on Institutions . 52
Thanks, Resolution of 57
Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting 4, 55, 57
United Synod, Annual Appropriation Continued 29
Vacancies, Report of Committee 38-39
Visitors at Synod 59
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I904.
P. A. SLOOP.
GEO. E. RITCHIE, Esq., Govern, N. C.
W. H. FISHER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
MARVEL RITCHIE, Eso., Copal Grove, N. C.
M. B. STICKLEY, Concord, N. C.
REV. W. H. HILLER, Concord, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I905.
H. C. MCALLISTER, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
CapT. JONAS COOK, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Manning, N. C.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. W. A. DUTTON, Gold Hill, N. C.
D. R. HOOVER, Concord, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, 1906.
Rev. J. A. LINN, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. M. BROWN, Efird's Mills, N. C.
J. A. CLINE, Concord, N. C.
J. C. LINGLE, Salisbury, N. C.
Dr. C. M. POOLE, Salisbury, N. C.
C. D. BARRINGER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Theological Seminary
OF THE
United j&Jnod Evang. Lutfjef&n Church in tfje $out;h,
IMIT. ZPLIELA-S-^IN-T,
Charleston County, South Carolina.
The Next Session Opens First Wednesday in October, J 903*
For further information, address
DEAN OF THE SEMINARY,
mt. pleasant, s. c.
fiSP^Your own institution needing and deserving your
patronage and cordal support*
Mont Amoena Female Seminary
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
Rounded 1859.
FACULTY.
Eight in number, and only-
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graduates o f successful
teaching experience em-
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BUILDINGS.
Main Building and new
Annex, comprising fifty
rooms, connected by closed
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Classical and English di-
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While no ultra fashionable
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COST.
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For Catalogue, or any additional information, address
the President,
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MT. PLEASANT, N. C
Elizabeth College
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CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
=FOR WOMEN ,=
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Elizabeth College is the only college for women in
North Carolina that is doing Collegiate and Music Con-
servatory work on a University basis.
The United Synod has heartily endorsed Elizabeth;
and the North Carolina Synod recommends the institu-
tion to those having daughters to educate.
Fall term begins September J 7th.
For catalogue, address
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MINUTES
OF THE
w
ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD tf MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Christiana Church, Rowan County, North Carolina,
REV. N. D. BODIE, Pastor,
m
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY II, J904.
KENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE Qf OUR CHURCH PAPER , SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C .
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA .
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MINUTES
OF THE
ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD 0 MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Christiana Church, Rowan County, North Carolina,
REV. N. D. BODIE, Pastor,
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY H, 1904.
j5* 5^*
HENKEL & CO.'S STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
OFFICE OF OUR CHURCH PAPER , SHENANDOAH VALLEY, &C .
NEW MARKET, SHENANDOAH CO. , VIRGINIA .
CALENDAR, 1904-J905.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D.
Vice-President— Rev. B. S. BROWN.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER.
Statistical Secretary— Rev. J. H. WILSON.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, and Rev. J. Q. WERTZ, Rev. J. L
MORGAN, and Mr. JOHN A. CLINE.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., President.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, Secretary.
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Capt. JONAS COOK.
HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Esq.
ARCHIVARIUS.
REV. CHARLES B. KING, Charlotte, N. C.
SENIOR MINISTER.
FIFTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Rev. C. B. MILLER,
Rev. B. S. BROWN, Rev. C. B. KING.
SPEAKERS FOR 1905.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Principal. Alternate.
REV. C. BROWN COX. Rev. T. C. PARKER.
MISSIONS.
REV. N. D. BODIE. Rev. V. C. RIDENHOUR.
BENEFICENCE.
REV. C. P. FISHER. Rev. F. M. HARR.
ORDINATION.
REV. CHARLES B. MILLER. Rev. A. R. BECK.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before the third Sunday in May, 1905.
Place — Pilgrim church, Davidson county.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 3. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.
Resolved, 5. 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, 1S96.)
Resolved, 6. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and First Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular session in Christiana Lutheran church, Rowan
county, N. C, Rev. N. D. Bodie, pastor, on Wednesday,
May ii, 1904, at 11 a. m. The synodical sermon was
preached by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., the vice-president,
after which Synod partook of the holy communion.
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, May ii, 2 p. m.
Synod was opened according to the regular form.
The roll was called and the credentials of lay-delegates
received, making the complete Synodical Roll as follows :
SYNODICAL ROLL.
CLERICAL.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
1. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. . 1849 • • Charlotte, N. C.
G. F. Schaeffer (a. e.). . 1861 . . Spartanburg, S. C.
J. H. Fesperman (a. ) . . 1865 . . Salisbury, N. C.
W. R. Ketchie 1868 . . Kappa, N. C.
R. L. Brown 1868 . . R. R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
R. C. Holland, D. D . . 1869 . . Charlotte, N. C.
E. P. Parker 1871 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
Geo. H. Cox, D. D . . . 1872 . . Granite Quarry, N. C.
H. M. Brown 1873 . . Efird's Mills, N. C.
B. S. Brown 1878 . . China Grove, N. C.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— CONCLUDED.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. T. H. Strohecker (a. e.) . 1880 . . Davidson, N. C.
" J. H. Wilson 1880 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" J. O. Wertz 1881 . . China Grove, N. C.
" A. G. Voigt, D. D. . . . 1883 . . Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
" C. L. T. Fisher (a. e.) . . 1884 . . Cape Charles, Va.
" H. A. Trexler 1886 . . Manning, N. C.
" Chas. B. King ..... 18S7 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" Chas. B. Miller 1887 . . China Grove, N. C.
" C. A. Brown 1887 . . R. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
" J. H. C. Fisher 1890 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" P. J. Wade 1891 . . Linwood, N. C.
" F. M. Harr 1891 . . R. R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
" A. R. Beck 1892 . . Albemarle, N. C.
" V. Y. Boozer 1894 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" N. D. Bodie 1894 . . R. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
" H. A. McCullough . . . 1895 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" W.A.Snyder 1897. . 12 N. 6th St., Wil'ton, N. C.
" W. A. Dutton 1897 . . R. R. 2, Gold Hill, N. C.
" W. H. Hiller 1898 . . Concord, N. C.
" C. L. Miller 1898 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" C. B. Cox 1898 . . Burlington, N. C.
" T. C. Parker 1899 . . R. R. 4, Concord, N. C.
" C. W. Kegley 1901 . . Wilmington, N. C.
" R. R. Sowers 1901 . . R. R. 4, Burlington, N. C.
" Edward Fulenwider . . . 1902 . . Concord, N. C.
" V. C. Ridenhour .... 1902 . . Troutman, N. C.
" J. L. Morgan 1902 . . Enochville, N. C.
" C. A. Phillips 1902 . . Rural Hall, N. C.
" C. P. Fisher 1903 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" E. P. Conrad 1904 . . Winston, N. C.
" G. H. L. Lingle .... 1904 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
" Chas. R. Pless 1904 . . Copal Grove, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused. (a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES BY COUNTIES, BEGINNING WITH
ROWAN COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
i St. John's . . .
2 St. Mark's . .
JXuth. Chapel,
3 (Center Grove,
Rev. J. H. Wilson . . .
. Rev. C. B. Miller . . .
• Rev. J. Q. Wertz . . .
A. S. Heilig ....
M. A. Goodman .
F. Cline
Salisbury, N. C.
China Grove, N. C.
Glass, N. C.
(Organ, \
* \ Ebenezer, J '
Rev. C. A. Brown . . .
B. A. R. Miller . .
R. R. 2, Rockwell, N. C.
/Bethel, 1
5 (St. Paul's, j '
Rev. V. Y. Boozer . . .
M. G. M. Fisher .
R. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
f-j Union, t
°\ Christiana, J -
Rev. N. D. Bodie . . .
S. A. Earnhardt. .
R. R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
/Salem, )
7 (Grace, J ' ' '
S Haven ....
Rev. H. A. Trexler . .
Edmund Sifford .
Manning, N. C.
Rev. C. L. Miller . . .
.Vacant.
P. A. D. Peeler . .
S. C. Ketchie . .
R. R. 2, Salisbury, N. C.
Spencer, N. C.
( St. Matthew's,
10 I St. Peter's,
Rev. F. M. Harr . . .
Arthur Kluttz . .
R. R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
( St. Luke's, )
( Concordia, J '
Rev. B. S. Brown . . .
D. J. Goodman . .
Cleveland, N. C.
(St. Enoch, 1
12 I Trinity, J '
13 Wittenberg . .
J Rev. J. L Morgan . .
D. M. Isenhour . .
R. R. 2, Concord, N. C.
Rev. G. H. Cox ....
R. B. Peeler ....
Granite Quarry, N C.
/Faith, J
4 1 Emmanuel, J
("Lebanon, ">
15X Providence, >
(St. Matthew's, J
Rev. C. P. Fisher . . .
iVacant
C. L. Brown ....
J. D. Walker . . .
R. R. 2, Rockwell, N. C.
Kappa, N. C.
CABARRUS COUNTY.
Pastorate.
1 St. James . . . .
/St. Andrew's, )
1 Mt. Hermon, J "
3 Holy Trinity . .
4 Prosperity . . .
5 Cold Water . . .
f- /St. Stephen's, )
D(Mt. Olive, j
7 St. John's . . .
Delegate.
Rev. W. H. Hiller . . . John A. Cline . .
Rev. Edw. FulenwiderC. A. Isenhour .
Rey. H. A. McCullough H. C. McAllister.
Rev J. H. C. Fisher. . A. H. Sapp
Vacant
Rev. W. A. Dutton
Rev. T. C. Parker .
Geo. W. Dry . .
Luther Ritchie .
P. O. of Delegate.
Concord, N. C.
Concord, N. C.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
R. R. 4, Concord, N. C.
R. R. 2, Gold Hill, N. C.
Concord, N. C.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
1 St. Mark's . . .
Rev.
R. C. Holland . .
M. D. McNeall . .
Charlotte, N. C.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
Pastorate.
1 St. Paul's . . .
2 St. Matthew's .
Pa,stor.
Rev. W. A. Snyder
Rev. C. W. Kegley .
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
J. H. Rehder
W. F. Aberly
; Wilmington, N. C.
'New Bern, N. C.
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ALAMANCE COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
( Macedonia, "1
1 j Peace, j '
Rev. C. B. Cox ....
E- E. Workman .
Burlington, N. C.
GUILFORD COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Low's, 1
Richland, j
St. Paul's, J • •
.Zion, j
Frieden's, \
Sharon, J '
Rev. R. R. Sowers . .
Rev. G. H. L. Lingle .
Delegate.
E. B. Shoffner
H. V. Cobb . .
P. O. of Delegate.
R. R. 2, Liberty, N. C.
McLeansville, N. C.
FORSYTH
COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
i Augsburg ....
( Bethany .^ . . .
2< Nazareth > . . .
(.Shiloh. . J . . .
Rev. E. P. Conrad . .
Rev. C. A. Phillips
J. A. L. Miller . .
O. L. Pulliam . . .
Winston, N. C.
King, Stokes Co., N. C.
DAVIDSON
COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
( St. Luke's, )
i^ Pilgrim, >
( Reformation, J
Rev. P. J. Wade. . . .
G. W. Conrad . . .
R. R. i, Lexington, N. C.
STANLY
COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
i Albemarle . . .
(St. Martin's, "1
(Macedonia, J
(Bethel, )
3< Luther's, > . .
(.Mt. Zion, j
Rev. A. R. Beck ....
Rev. H. M. Brown . .
Rev. Chas. R. Pless . .
S. H. Hearne . . .
J S.D. Bost ....
1 J. W.Fink . . .
L. O. Ritchie . . .
Albemarle, N. C.
Efird's Mills, N. C.
Plyler, N. C.
Copal Grove, N. C.
IREDELL
COUNTY.
Pastorate.
Pastor.
Delegate.
P. O. of Delegate.
(St. Michael's, )
i < Amity, ... V
(St. Paul's, . . J
Rev. V. C. Ridenhour
Claude Troutman
R. R. 2, Statesville, N. C.
Member Ex-Officio — Mr. James D. Heilig, Treasurer.
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Committee on Credentials : Rev. C. A. Phillips and Rev.
J. Q. Wertz.
On motion, the reading of the credentials was dispensed
with.
The President being absent his annual report was read
by the Secretary, received and held for reference to the
proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren : — Upon the threshold of the second century of
our Synod's history we greet each other in convention assembled, and
our greeting is in
I. NOTES OF REJOICING.
The records of the first year after our great centennial celebration
show commendable activity among our churches, due in no small
measure to the high character and historic interest of that great event.
It seems to have engendered a higher regard for the Synod, and an
increased sentiment of loyalty and devotion. Our churches have
shown unusual anxiety for pastoral service, and the result is they are
nearly all blessed with the regular administration of the means of
grace, at the hands of earnest and able pastors. Faithful work has
characterized the year, and the parochial returns will doubtless show
a blessed fruitage.
We rejoice furthermore that we can meet in convention with our
ministerial ranks unbroken except by honorable transfer of workers
to other synodical fields.
We rejoice in the accession to our ministerial roll of brethren from
other synods, who bring with them not only honorable records, but
adequate equipment and acknowledged ability for pastoral sendee in
the fields to which they have been called.
Moreover our people are advancing in material prosperity, and
the cheer of hopefulness has entered our churches, and every indica-
tion points in the direction of progress. Let us thank God and take
courage.
Another reason for rejoicing is the evident sentiment prevailing of
closer union among the Lutherans in North Carolina. At no time
heretofore has such unreserved expression been given to this senti-
ment as during the year just past. The loudest note has been sound-
ed in behalf of "One Lutheran Synod in North Carolina." That note
has been antiphonal, and without discordant tones. It is evident that
the most satisfactory solution of the questions pertaining to the sue-
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cessful development and vindication of the church in this State lies
in synodical union. Even nominal distinctions are hurtful. It is
with pleasure, therefore, that I submit for your consideration a copy
of certain resolutions adopted at a recent meeting of the North Caro-
lina Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod, and
commended to my attention by the president of said conference,
wherein the question of closer union has been presented for mutual
consideration between this Synod and the Conference.
II. RECORD OF SYNODICAL EVENTS AND OFFICIAL ACTS.
TIME AND PLACE OF THIS CONVENTION.
For good and satisfactory reasons the Pilgrim congregation sur-
rendered its claim, and upon invitation from Christiana church the
one hundred and first convention of this Synod is held in this church
where we are convened today. The time of meeting was changed from
April 27 to May 1 1 , and with the concurrence of more than constitutional
requirement of the members of the ministerium, based on the fact
that the several applicants for ordination could not otherwise be pres-
ent. A called session of Synod has been thus avoided.
APPLICANTS FOR ORDINATION.
Messrs. Chas. Pless and Geo. H. L. Lingle, of the Senior class of
United Synod Theological Seminary, Charleston, and Mr. E. P. Con-
rad of Chicago Theological Seminary, have applied for ordination at
this convention of Synod. These brethren have been called to pas-
toral work in our Synod.
BETHEL CHARGE AND REV. F. B. CUNZ.
Rev. Cunz vacated this charge June 1, 1903, in pursuance of stipu-
lation mutually agreed upon. It has been supplied with preaching
service at different times by Mr. Pless and Rev. C. L. T. Fisher, and
will soon have a regular pastor.
DISMISSALS.
Mav 26, 1903, Rev. R. A. Helms was dismissed to the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of the Northwest (General Council).
May 26, 1903, Rev. W. W. J. Ritchie was dismissed to the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Virginia Synod.
March 5, 1904, Rev. V. R. Stickley was dismissed to the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Virginia Synod.
April 19, 1904, Rev. J. A. Linn was dismissed to the Evangelical
Lutheran Holston Synod.
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MEMBERS RECEIVED.
July 10, 1903, Rev. N. D. Bodie was received, upon certificate filed,
from the Evangelical Lutheran Georgia Synod.
July 31, 1903, Rev. C. Brown Cox was received by transfer from the
Evangelical Lutheran Holston Synod.
Sept. 8, 1903, Rev. T. C. Parker was received by transfer from the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Southwestern Virginia.
Oct. 24, 1903, Rev. F. M. Harr was received by transfer from Hol-
ston Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Dec. 14, 1903, Rev. A. R. Beck was received by transfer from the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod.
Dec. 20, 1903, Rev. H. A. McCullough was received by transfer from
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina.
Feb. 2, 1904, Rev. C. L. Miller was received by transfer from the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod.
March 12, 1904, Rev. Wm. A. Snyder was received by transfer from
the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania.
RESIGNATIONS.
Oct. 1, 1903, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., resigned St. Paul's, Wilming-
ton, to accept the call to Theological Seminary, United Synod.
Jan. 1, 1904, Rev. C. A. Brown resigned Frieden's pastorate to ac-
cept call to Organ pastorate.
Rev. Chas. A. Phillips has resigned the churches of the Forsythe
Mission, and has accepted call to Zion charge, Georgia. His resigna-
tion will take effect May 1, 1904.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
Rev. C. Brown Cox accepted call to Burlington charge and entered
upon duty July 1, 1903.
Rev. C. L. Miller was called to Haven and Christ churches, Salis-
bury, and entered upon duty Oct. 1, 1903.
Rev. H. A. McCullough was called to Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant,
and entered upon duty Nov. 1, 1903.
Rev. C. A. Brown was called to Organ pastorate, and entered upon
duty Jan. 1, 1904.
Rev. George H. Cox, D.D., was called to Wittenberg church, and
began service there Jan. 1, 1904.
Mr. Chas. Pless, candidate for ordination, has been called to Bethel
charge, and will take charge soon after his ordination.
Mr. Geo. H. L. Lingle, also candidate for ordination, has accepted
call to Frieden's pastorate, subject to action of this convention.
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Mr. E. P. Conrad has accepted call to Augsburg church, Winston,
subject to action of this Synod upon his application for ordination.
SUPPEIES.
Mr. C. A. Ritchie acted as supply of Augsburg church, Winston,
from May till Oct. i, 1903.
Mr. Geo. H. L. Lingle supplied Burlington charge during month of
June, 1903.
Mr. L. W. Sifford served the Davie mission from June to October,
1903.
Mr. Chas. Pless supplied Bethel charge from June to October, 1903.
Rev. E. P. Parker has been supplying the Davie mission during the
winter.
Mr. E. P. Conrad acted as supply for Haven and Christ churches
from June to October, 1903.
Rev. C. L. T. Fisher gave valuable service to Bethel charge from
January to April, 1904.
INSTALLATIONS.
Aug. 9, 1903, Rev. J. L. Morgan was installed pastor of Enochville
charge. Rev. B. S. Brown delivered the charge to the pastor, and the
President of Synod to the congregation.
Sept. 6, 1903, Rev. C. P. Fisher was installed pastor of Faith and
Immanuel, the officiating committee being Rev. J. A. Linn and Rev.
N. D. Bodie.
Oct. 25, 1903, Rev. C. Brown Cox was installed pastor of Burlington
charge by the President of Synod.
Nov. 1, 1903, Rev. Theo. C. Parker was installed pastor of St.
John's, Cabarrus, by Rev. C. L. T. Fisher and Rev. W. H. Hiller.
March 13, 1904, Rev. Wm. A. Snyder was installed pastor of St.
Paul's, Wilmington, by Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., who delivered
the charge to the pastor, and Rev. C. W. Kegley, who delivered the
charge to the congregation.
Rev. N. D. Bodie is to be installed pastor of Union and Christiana
during this convention of Synod, May 15, 1904, by the President of
the Synod. The charges to pastor and congregation to be delivered
respectively by Revs. Holland and McCullough.
CORNER-STONE LAYING.
On May 21, 1903, the corner-stone of Wittenberg church was laid
with appropriate ceremony by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., and Rev. J.
Q. Wertz, the latter preaching the sermon. This interesting service
took place on Ascension Day.
The corner-stone of New Pilgrim church was placed in the founda-
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tionof this building on the 16th day of April, 1904, Rev. P. J. Wade,
the pastor, being assisted by the President of the Synod. A large
audience was in attendance, the sermon being preached by the Presi-
dent of Synod.
DEDICATIONS.
Sharon church, Gibsonville, was dedicated Nov. 22, 1903, during the
meeting of the Northern Conference, by the President of Synod, as-
sisted by Rev. C. A. Brown the pastor, and Revs. C. B. Miller, E. P.
Parker, V. Y. Boozer, and J. L. Morgan. The sermon was preached
by the President of Synod.
On Easter Sunday, April 3, 1904, Haven church, Salisbury, Rev. C.
L. Miller, pastor, was solemnly set apart to be a house of God. The
pastor was assisted by Rev. J. H. Wilson, who preached the dedica-
tory sermon.
Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran church was, in the presence of a large
concourse of people, dedicated to the worship of the Triune God, on
the 17th day of April, 1904. The pastor Rev. P. J. Wade was assist-
ed in this service by the President of the Synod, who delivered the
dedicatory sermon.
III. MATTERS CLAIMING YOUR PRESENT CONSIDERATION,
i . Petition of churches of Davie mission to be put in connection
with another congregation so regular pastoral service may be main-
tained.
2. The election of delegates to the United Synod, which will hold
its ninth convention at New Market next July.
3. The fixing of the time for the ordination of candidates who may
be recommended by the Examining Committee.
4. The matter of the Synod's obligation with respect to publishing
the history of the Synod, the note of the Synod for $354, falling due
May 26, 1904.
5. The formal reception of that branch of Pilgrim congregation,
formerly belonging to the Tennessee Synod, and dismissed by said
Synod to the North Carolina Synod ; and synodical recognition of the
congregation as now consolidated.
IV. THE PILGRIM CHURCH.
It is proper to put on record the important events which are con-
nected with the history of Pilgrim congregation during the year just
past.
The German Reformed congregation, who for a hundred years held
joint ownership with the Lutherans in the church property, and during
that time had worshiped in the church alternate Sundays, precipita-
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ted a crisis resulting in separation, by asserting, in legal proceedings,
a claim to the entire property. This claim proving untenable, it was
mutually resolved to sell the entire property, and divide the proceeds
equally between the Lutherans and Reformed. The two wings of the
Lutherans united their interests, and the result was that the property
was sold at auction to the Reformed at a price beyond its market
value, so that the united Lutheran congregations realized in cash $3,-
100. With this amount they bought a beautiful site and built a hand-
some church. When finished and ready for occupancy, on the night
of the 9th of October, 1903, it was mysteriously burned to the ground.
This served to draw the North Carolina Synod and the Tennessee
Synod (Lutherans) into closer union, and on the 19th day of October,
1903, they united into one congregation, adopting a basis of union
and electing officers, and thus were consolidated as a congregation in
connection with the North Carolina Synod. Thus united they re-
solved to rebuild, and did so, the latter house being more beautiful
than the former ; and on the 17th day of May, 1904, this house was
dedicated to the Triune God, the entire cost of over $3,000 having
been full}' paid. They are happy in their own cherished home, and
we rejoice with them, and praise them for their Christian spirit of
fellowship, and their zeal and churchly devotion, and extend to New
Pilgrim the hand of welcome and fraternal good-will.
V. RECOMMENDATION.
I content myself with a single recommendation : That a definite,
secure, and accessible place be arranged for the archives of Synod,
and that the scattered documents of Synod be placed in the hands of
the Secretary of Synod for safe deposit ; and furthermore that the
Secretary carefully file all available historical matter pertaining to
our Synod and its churches and institutions, and that a synodical copy
of the Lutheran Visitor and. Our Church Paper be subscribed for in
the name of the Secretary, that he may cull from them such items ap-
pearing from time to time as he may think would aid the future his-
torian of the Synod — the same to be filed in proper time with the
Synod's archives.
VI. CONCLUSION,
Brethren, I thank you for your kindly aid during the past year, and
to the other officers of the Synod I would express thankful apprecia-
tion for their cordial and helpful consideration. Above all, to our Heav-
enly Father is due the manifest blessing which has come to the con-
gregations of our beloved Synod during this one hundred and first
year of its history. Let us ' ' give thanks unto the Lord ; for He is
good ; for His mercy endureth forever."
ROBERT C. HOLLAND.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Tellers of Election : Messrs. J. A. Cline, H. C. McAllis-
ter, and E. E. Workman.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows :
President— Rev: Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Vice-President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Secretary — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. J. H. Wilson.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The officers were duly installed by Rev. C. B. King.
Hours of Synod were fixed as follows : From 9 a. m. to
5 p. m. with a noon recess of one hour and thirty minutes.
Rev. J. F. Deal, of the Tennessee Synod, Rev. V. R.
Stickley, of the Virginia Synod, and Mr. E. P. Conrad,
theological student, were made advisory members of Synod.
Also Mr. A. N. Koontz, who came to Synod with proper
credentials under the impression that he was entitled to a
seat as delegate from St. Euke's, Davidson county.
Rev. J. M. L. Eyerly, of the Reformed church, was ex-
tended courteous recognition and invited to a seat within
the bar of Synod.
The Treasurer read his annual report which was received
and referred to committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina.
home MISSIONS.
1903. Dr.
May 1. To amt. in bank $ 35 45
To amt. Finance Committee 418 65
To amt. L. S. Walker and others ... 1 50
To amt. collection 13 94
May 8. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig 50 00
Aug. 31. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig 100 00
Nov. 6. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig 192 47
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25. To amt. Rev. B. S. Brown, interest on
note to May 1, 1904 60 00 J 872 01
Cr.
2. By chk. Rev. A. R. Beck to May 1, 1902 .$ 50 00
By chk. Rev. C. A. Phillips, June r, 1903. 37 50
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 30 00
30. By chk. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle 25 00
6. By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 20 00
4. By chk. Rev. E. P. Conrad 43 75
10. By chk. Rev. C. A. Phillips 37 50
11. By chk. Rev. W. L. Sifford 25 00
29. By chk. Rev. E. P. Conrad 29 16
10. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 50 00
10. By chk. Rev. C. P. Fisher 25 00
18. By chk. Rev. C. A. Phillips 37 50
15. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 37 50
16. By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 30 00
2. By chk. Rev. C. L. Miller 43 75
By chk. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle 15 00
12. By chk. Rev. Charles A. Phillips ... 37 50
1. By chk. Rev. C. L. Miller 43 75
6. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
6. By chk. Rev. C. P. Fisher 25 00
By amt. to balance . . . 185 35 $ 872 01
synodicae treasury.
Dr.
1. Tobal I 4 20
To amt. Finance Committee 615 21 $ 619 41
Cr.
1. By amt. St. James note $ 89 00
By amt. chk. Henkel & Co 6 00
3. By amt. Prof, salary, seminary .... 52 46
By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas. Board
Church Extension 100 00
5. By amt. Messrs. Henkel & Co., minutes . 144 78
By amt. Rev. C. B. King, salary .... 15 00
By amt. Peter Caldwell, sexton .... 5 00
6. By amt. Dr. R. C. Holland, programs , 19 25
5. By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, printing . . 5 70
10. By amt. Queen City Printing Co ... . 14 55
12. By amt. Rev. C. B. Cox, expenses Greens-
boro, &c 10 00
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I904.
March 17. By amt. to Chas. H. Duls, treasurer . . $21 00
Byamt. to balance 136 67 $ 619 41
beneficiary education.
1903. Dr.
May 1. To amt. collections, St. John's $ 13 51
To amt. Finance Committee 16S 55 $ 182 06
1903. Cr.
Oct. 17. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman . . . . $ 25 00
Nov. 6. By amt. paid Rev. Chas. R. Pless ... 25 00
Dec. 18. By amt. paid Rev. Chas. R. Pless ... 25 00
Dec. 31. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman .... 25 00
1904.
March 12. By amt. paid Reuben Goodman .... 25 00
March 14. By amt. paid Rev. C. R. Pless 50 00
By amt. to balance 7 06 $ 182 06
theological professor's salary.
1903. Dr.
May 3. To amt. from Finance Committee . . . $ 147 54
To amt. Synodical Treasury 52 46 $ 200 00
1903. Cr.
May 5. By chk. Hon. C. M. Efird $ 200 00 $ 200 00
orphan fund.
1903. Dr.
May 2. To amt. Finance Committee $ 5 00
Oct. 7. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury 27 50
Nov. 16. To amt. Lutheran Chapel .- 8 20
To amt. St. Matthew's 5 50
To amt. Albemarle 3 50
To amt. Center Grove 8 60
To amt. Burlington 6 25
Dec. 29. To amt. Holy Trinity 7 54
1904.
Jan. 12. To amt. Christiana 6 21 $ 78 30
Cr.
Dec. 16. By check Paul S. Davis, treasurer . . . $ 41 50
By amt. in bank 36 80 $ 78 30
church extension.
1903. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee $ 74 85 $ 74 85
Cr.
May 5. By chk. Dr. M. D. Stevens $ 74 85 $ 74 85
1 8 minutes e. iv. synod oe north carolina.
home missions — united synod.
1903. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee $ 130 04 $ 130 04
Cr.
May 5. By chk. J. W. Eberly, Esq $ 130 04 $ 130 04
foreign missions.
1903. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee $ 112 04 $ 112 04
Cr.
May 5. By chk. J. W. Eberly, Esq $ 112 04 $ 112 04
disabled ministers' fund.
1903. Dr.
May 2. To amt. collection St. John's, Salisbur)' . $ 28 00
To amt. Rev. W. H. Stuttz ...'... 5 00
To amt. Rev. W. A. Dutton 2 25 $ 35 25
atlanta mission.
1903. Dr.
June 10. St. Mark's, China Grove $ 3 72
June 13. St. Paul's, Wilmington 13 17
St. John's, Salisbury 34 66 $ 51 55
Cr.
July 6. By chk. J. W. Eberly, Esq 5 1 55 $ 51 55
Most respectfully submitted,
May 11, 1904. JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer.
The following report was adopted :
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY.
As directed by Synod at the last convention your Secretary had only
1500 copies of the Minutes printed. The bill of $ 132.47 for the same
is herewith submitted.
The contract for printing 2000 copies of this convention's Minutes
has been given to Messrs. Henkel & Co. at $ per page. They
agree to have the Minutes ready for shipment within three weeks after
copy is in their hands, or forfeit $ 1.50 per day for time over three weeks.
Respectfully submitted,
May 9, 1904. V. Y. BOOZER.
The President announced the following standing com-
mittees :
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 1 9
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. President's Report. — Revs. J. H. Wilson, J. L. Morgan,
Edward Fulenwider, and Messrs. A. S. Heilig and M. A.
Goodman.
2. State of the Church. — Revs. B. S. Brown, P. J. Wade,
and Messrs. C. E. Brown and H. C. McAllister.
3. Church Institutions. — Revs. V. C. Ridenhour, W. H.
Hiller, and Messrs. F. Cline and Boyden Miller.
4. Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. C. B. King, A.
G. Voigt, C. B. Miller, and Messrs. C. A. Isenhour and
Edmund Sifford.
5. Minutes and JJyifinished Business.— Revs. C. B. Cox,
Theo. C. Parker, C. E. Miller, and Messrs. S. C. Ketchie
and A. Kluttz.
6. Letters and Petitions. — Revs. J. Q. Wertz, V. C. Riden-
hour, R. L. Brown, and Messrs. D. M. Isenhour and A. Sapp.
7. Vaca?icies. — Revs. A. R. Beck, C. A. Phillips, and
Messrs. Geo. M. Dry and Euther Ritchie.
8. Finances. — Messrs. J. A. Cline, J. H. Rehder, and R.
B. Peeler.
9. Appropriations. — Revs. H. M. Brown, C. W. Kegley,
and Messrs. W. F. Aberly and E. E. Workman.
10. Apportionments. — Revs. W. A. Dutton, C. A. Brown,
and Messrs. L. Pulliam and G. W. Conrad.
11. Pastoral Districts. — Revs. C. P. Fisher, E. P. Parker,
and Messrs. E. O. Ritchie and Claude Troutmau.
Adjourned with the Eord's Prayer and benediction by the
President.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, May 12, 9 a. m.
Devotional service was conducted by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
Minutes read and approved.
The following report was presented :
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your Committee would respectfully submit the following report :
Five meetings were held during the year. The matters referred to
the Executive Committee by Synod at its last meeting have had our
careful attention.
i. Synodical Missionary. — For lack of funds we were unable to car-
ry out Synod's wish and put a synodical missionary in the field.
2. Lexington. — Lack of funds also kept us from undertaking work
at Lexington, yet we hope Synod may soon be in a position to begin
work at this point.
3. Sale of History of Synod. — Student E. L. Ritchie was employed
during his vacation to sell the History of Synod. He sold 180 copies.
4. Vacancies. — Vacancies were supplied by theological students dur-
ing the summer as follows : Bethel pastorate (Stanly) b3* Mr. C. R.
Pless, Burlington by Mr. G. H. L. Lingle, Haven and Christ's by Mr.
E. P- Conrad, Davie Mission by Mr. L. W. Sifford.
5. The St. Andrew's Petition. — The petition of St. Andrew's rela-
tive to their church lot was placed in the hands of a special committee,
which committee has not been able to investigate the matter.
6. Rides for Disbursing Disabled Ministers' Fund. — As rules for the
disbursement of the Disabled Ministers' Fund your committee would
submit the following constitution and ask that it be substituted for
"item 4 " in committee's report on said fund, Minutes 1903, page 45.
Constitution of the Board of Trustees of the Disabled Min-
isters' Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod
and Ministerium of North Carolina*
Article I.
Sec. 1. The object of this Board shall be the devising of ways and
means for raising funds for the relief or support of indigent, disabled,
or superannuated ministers in connection with the Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina.
Sec. 2. The collection and reception by gift, loan, grant, devise, or
other legal manner, property real, personal, and mixed.
Sec. j. The holding and using of the same in the name of and in
trust for the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North
Carolina, and for the purpose aforesaid.
Sec. 4. The disposing of the same in the name of and by the direc-
tion of the said synod, and in accordance with the will or direction of
the person or persons presenting, loaning, granting, devising, &c.
Article II.
The business of this Board shall be managed and controlled by the
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 21
North Carolina Synod through a board of five trustees ; namely, two
ministers, two laymen, and the Treasurer of Synod. One minister and
one layman shall be elected for one year, and one minister and one
layman for two years ; and thereafter one minister and one layman at
each annual meeting of Synod. Three members shall constitute a
quorum.
Article III.
The Board of Trustees shall elect, annually, from among themselves
a president, vice-president, and secretary whose duties shall be as
follows :
Sec. i. The president shall call all meetings of the Board, whenever
necessary, and shall preside over the same. In case of the absence,
death, or removal from the synod of the president, the vice-president
shall act ; and in case of the absence or removal or death of both
president and vice-president, the secretary shall act until the next
annual meeting of synod.
Sec. 2. The secretary shall keep a full and complete record of all
the proceedings and transactions of the Board, and shall present the
same for inspection at each annual meeting of the synod.
Sec. j. The treasurer of the synod shall always be the treasurer of
the Board, and shall have charge of all of the funds of .the Board. He
shall collect all the income, and make all payments only on the writ-
ten order of the president. He shall make a full and itemized report
to every annual meeting of synod, stating in writing the amounts and
from whence collected, the amount on hand, the amounts and how
invested, how much and to whom disbursed, &c, &c. His reports
and his books shall be audited, annually, by a committee appointed
by the synod. If deemed advisable by the synod he shall give a bond
for the faithful discharge of his trust.
Article IV.
The sources of income of the Board shall be as follows :
Sec. i. All ministers who receive an annual salary of $600 or more
shall pay to the fund one per cent, of the salary.
Sec. 2. All ministers who receive a salary of less than $600 shall pay
to the fund one half of one per cent, of the salary.
Sec. j. Each and every congregation shall pay to the fund three
cents per capita per annum on the " Resident Communicant Member-
ship ' ' of the congregation as reported in the Parochial Report.
Sec. 4. Any and all bequests or legacies that may be given to the
fund.
Sec. 5. The Board of Trustees may also, if it thinks proper, devise
22 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
other suitable means to increase the fund ; such as, the appointment of
agents to solicit donations, &c.
All funds received from all sources that are not required for the im-
mediate relief of approved applicants, shall be invested in accordance
with the judgment of the Board.
Article V.
Sec. i . No disbursements of the fund shall be made except by a ma-
jority vote of the Board.
Sec. 2. When a minister applies or is recommended for assistance
from the fund, the Board must have satisfactory evidence that he is a
member of the Synod in good and regular standing — -that by reason of
sickness, old age, or other providential cause, he is incapable of self-
support, and in the judgment of the Board is worthy of such support.
Article VI.
The Board of Trustees shall make its appropriations at such times
and in such amounts as its judgment may dictate ; but it shall never
appropriate more than is actually on hand at the time, nor make any
pledges on the future income of the fund.
Article VII.
The Board of Trustees shall have power to make such by-laws as are
necessary for its government, provided that they do not conflict with
any of the provisions of this constitution.
Article VIII.
This constitution shall not be altered nor amended except by a two-
thirds vote of the Synod, at an annual convention ; and in all such
cases the alterations or amendments contemplated must be proposed
by the Board of Trustees, and must be reported in writing to the pres-
ident of S3,,nod, and published in our church papers not less than two
months before the meeting of Synod.
BENEFICIARIES.
Synod has had but two beneficiaries during the year : Mr. C. R.
Pless, Senior in the Theological Seminary of the United Synod, and
Mr. R. A. Goodman, Sophomore at Roanoke College. Reports of the
class standing of these young men are very good. They have received
aid to the amount of $100 and $75 respectively.
HOME MISSIONS.
Our home missions have all been supplied with pastors.
At the request of the Northern Conference Rev. E. P. Parker has
supplied the Davie mission.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
Rev. C. B. Cox was called to the Burlington pastorate and took
charge July 1, 1903.
Rev. C. D. Miller entered upon his duties as pastor of Haven and
Christ's churches October 1, 1903
Inasmuch as the Wittenberg congregation declined to enter into the
proposed Faith pastorate it became necessary to appropriate $50 to
the pastorate to aid them in securing pastoral service.
Pastorates now receiving aid are : St. Andrew's and Mt. Hermon ;
Haven and Christ's ; Faith and Emmanuel ; Albemarle ; Macedonia
and Peace ; Forsythe mission ; Davie mission. Most of these are in a
growing and hopeful state. The missionaries have all done faithful
and commendable service, and are worthy the confidence and support
of Synod.
By request Rev. C. B. Cox, in December, visited Greensboro, High
Point, and Thomasville to ascertain the prospects for establishing
churches at these points. He reported the field inviting and the
work urgent. Thereupon a special committee was appointed to visit
Greensboro with a view to putting a missionary at that point. An ap-
pointment was made by this committee to hold sendees there, but
rough weather interfered, and so nothing has been done.
Our attention was called to the peculiar situation of the church at
Spencer ; it being made clear that if our church is ever to meet the de-
mands of that rapidly growing town, situated in the very center of
our Lutheran territory, a pastor must be located on the ground. To
this end the request which came from Haven and Christ's churches to
divide the pastorate and allow each to have its own pastor was granted.
Haven is to receive an appropriation from Synod at the rate of $150 an-
nually. Christ's church is to receive an appropriation of $200 and give
up one-fourth of the time of their pastor for work at High Point or
Greensboro, if desired. This arrangement went into effect May 1, 1904.
Rev. C. L. Miller has been retained as pastor of Haven. Christ church
has not secured a pastor. We hope Synod will approve this action.
FINANCIAL TABLE SHOWING APPROPRIATIONS AND INDEBTEDNESS
FOR YEAR ENDING MAY I, I904.
Beneficiaries.
Appropriated. Paid. Due.
To Mr. C. R. Pless | 100 00 | 100 00
To Mr. R. A. Goodman .... 75 00 75 00
Home Missions.
To St. Andrew's pastorate ... $ 100 00 | 50 00 $ 50 00
To Haven and Christ's 175 00 164 41 14 59
To x\lbemarle 200 00 200 00
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To Burlington mission ....
To Forsythe mission
To Faith and Emmanuel . .
To G. H. L. Tingle (supply) . .
To L. W. Sifford (supply) . .
Amount still due home missions
145 85
131 25
14 60
150 00
112 50
37 50
50 00
50 OO
15 00
15 OO
25 00
25 OO
$ 316 69
Other Appropriations.
For stationery for Executive Committee $ 5 70
To Rev. C. B. Cox, trav. expenses in doing extra mission work . 10 00
To the President of S}mod for postage, etc . 5 00
Your committee has used economy when possible without curtailing
the work Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
GEO. H. COX,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. Q. WERTZ,
J. D. HEILIG,
C. M. THOMSON.
Report received and referred to committee.
On motion, a special committee was appointed to confer
with a similar committee from the North Carolina Confer-
ence of the Tennessee Synod relative to a closer co-operation
and union. Committee : Revs. R. C. Holland, G. H. Cox,
and Mr. M. G. M. Fisher.
The following were appointed reporters to papers : Rev.
C. L. Miller to Salisbury papers, Mr. John A. Cline to Con-
cord Times, Rev. C. B. King to Charlotte Observer, Rev. J.
Q. Wertz to Lutheran Visitor, Rev. A. R. Beck to Our
Church Paper.
The following reports were presented by Rev. H. A.
McCullough and Mr. H. C. McAllister :
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPALS OF THE COLLEGIATE IN-
STITUTE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Gentlemen : — On the 30th day of July, 1903, you authorized us to
open and conduct a school at Mt. Pleasant, N. C. , in the buildings of
the North Carolina College. Owing to the late announcement, and
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
the fact that the territory had been already canvassed by the agents
of other schools, we were at a disadvantage in securing students for
this session. We were at an additional disadvantage in that one of
the principals was unable to assume his regular duties before Novem-
ber 1st. To conduct such a school as we had in mind we realized that
the service of a third man would be necessary. We were fortunate in
securing the services of Prof. A. Blackwelder who has charge of the
preparatory department. Also the services of Rev. Prof. J. A. Linn
were secured until the second principal arrived.
The Collegiate Institute was advertised to open Sept. 16th, and the
preliminary work relative to the opening of the school was begun.
Considering the unfavorable circumstances under which we began,
the attendance for the session has been all that we could have reason-
ably expected. We have enrolled thirty-five students, representing
several counties. The application and deportment of the students
have been exceptionally good. Never have we witnessed better con-
duct on the part of the students, and the school has run without fric-
tion. Among the advanced students several have expressed their
purpose to enter the Gospel ministry.
The income to the school from tuition and room rent . $524 54
From interest on invested endowment 130 69
Total $655 23
We have expended for canvassing, advertising, repairs,
fuel, service, and incidentals $233 35
Of this amount $45.45 was spent for repairs and improvements on
the buildings and grounds. We have at considerable expense fitted
up a neat reading-room and furnished it with a line of good periodi-
cals, papers, and magazines for the benefit of the students. We have
also rented a desirable athletic ground which is now being used by
the students. The faculty arranged for a course of lectures to be de-
livered during the session, which have proved highly interesting and
instructive to both faculty and students.
We are pleased to be able to report a valuable donation to the
library, consisting of about two hundred volumes of Scientific works,
donated by Mrs. Lucy D. and Miss Emily Siverly, widow and sister
of the late Walter Siverly, Ph. D., of Oil City, Pa. There are three
libraries in connection with the Institution — the College Library, the
Libraries of the Philalaethian and Pi Sigma Phi Literary Societies. It
is the opinion of the faculty that it would be decidedty advantageous
to the Institution and the students to consolidate these three libraries
into one. There ;s a room suitable for the combined library, and
26 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
we beg to suggest to the Board the advisability of uniting them. The
lack of a suitable hall in which to hold commencement and other pub-
lic exercises has been and is a serious disadvantage to the Institution.
Hitherto the church has been used for the purposes named ; but to
continue this is neither convenient nor desirable. We have in mind
a plan which will meet the requirements and give the Institution a
suitable hall on its own grounds. If the libraries are consolidated as
has been suggested, by the removal of a partition, the entire second
story of one of the wing buildings can be converted into an auditorium
sufficiently large to meet ordinary demands. This change can be
made at a small cost, and we beg to bring it to the consideration of
the Board.
We would urge upon the Board the necessity of having the resi-
dence and the south wing building recovered during the summer.
Both buildings are being greatly damaged by leaks. It is believed
that if the Board would provide the material for the new roofs, the
community would do the work.
The outlook for the future of the Institution, from the Faculty's
point of view, is encouraging. The relation between Faculty and stu-
dents has been very close, and general satisfaction prevails.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
Principals.
JONAS COOK, Treasurer Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College, in account with same.
1903. Dr.
June 15. To cash from Jethro Allman — use of campus 2 days . $ 3 16
Sept. 1. To cash from Tuscarora Cotton Mill, semi-annual
interest on note 3 98
Sept. 10. To cash from Tuscarora Mill, dividend on 3 shares. 12 00
Oct. 6. To cash from M. B. Stickley, attorney, net sale of
Ritchie land 295 50
1904.
Jan. 5. To cash from Jno. R. Rowland, interest on his note, 22 50
Jan. 16. To cash from A. S. Heilig, attorney, interest money
collected 82 71
Jan. 20. To cash from W. F. Snider, Esq. , on his subscrip-
tion to refund debt ••.... 25 00
Feb. 3. To cash from G. M. Moose on his subscription to
refund debt 25 00
Feb. 5. To cash from W. H. Fisher on his subscription to
refund debt 25 00
MINUSES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
Feb. 9. To cash from Monroe Alelchor, his subscription to
refund debt $100 00
Feb. 11. To cash from L. A. Ridenhour, interest on his note, 6 95
Feb. To cash from John L-. Fink, interest on his note . . 6 00
Feb. 18. To cash from Jonas Cook, his subscription to refund
debt 175 00
Mar. 1. To cash from Tuscarora Cotton Mill, semi-annual in-
terest 6 75
Mar. 16. To cash from Tuscarora Cotton Mill, dividend on 3
shares 12 00
April 7. To cash from Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, interest on
Seminary note 88 40
1903.
Sept. 23. To cash from W. H. Fisher, rent from cotton ... 17 63
Oct. 9. To cash from W. H. Fisher, rent from cotton .... 15 57
Nov. 7. To cash from W. H. Fisher, rent from cotton .... 9 33
Dec. 23. To cash from W. H. Fisher, rent from cotton ... 63
1904.
April 11. To cash from Jonas Cook, donated to balance this
account 5 32
f93§ 43
1903. Cr.
May 25. By cash to my credit from last report $ 5 32
June 16. By cash paid Cook & Foil, on account 316
Sept. 7. By cash paid Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., to pay for
folders "' 9 3°
Oct. 1. By cash paid D. B. Coltrane, cashier, on Rev. Lutz
and trustees' note . . 12 00
Oct. 13. By cash paid Prof. G. F. McAllister, repair on hall
and grounds
Nov. 3. By cash paid Prof. G. F. McAllister on hall lamp
1904.
Jan. 5. By cash paid Rev. Prof. M. G. G. Scherer on note .
Jan. 15. By cash paid Messrs. Henkel & Co. in full of note* .
Jan. 16. By cash paid Prof. G. F. McAllister, balance on lamp,
Feb. 11. By cash paid do. Treas. Faculty .
Feb. 20. By cash paid do. Treas. Faculty .
Feb. 18. By cash paid D. B. Coltrane, cashier, in full of Rev.
Lutz and Trustees' note 159 19
Feb. 26. By cash paid John K. Patterson, $4, 384, f insurance on
buildings ... 56 99
* Messrs. Henkel & Co. donated of their claim $90. f Expires December 27, 1904.
3
5o
22
5o
>75
00
1
00
6
95
6
00
28 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
Feb. 26. By cash paid G. G. Richmond, $1,000, § insurance on
buildings $30 00
By cash paid Prof. G. F. McAllister, Treas. Faculty, 6 79
By cash paid do. Treas. Faculty
By cash paid do. Treas. Faculty
By cash paid Rev. J. H. Keller, balance account .
By cash paid Cook & Foil, account rendered . .
Cash on hand and in bank
Mar.
1.
Mar.
16.
April
7-
April
7-
April
11.
April
11.
12
00
68
40
20
00
15
39
217 69
#938 43
Respectfully submitted,
April 11, 1904. JONAS COOK, Treasurer.
Supplementary Report of JONAS COOK, Treasurer Board
Trus. North Carolina College, to His Report April i, 1904.
MT. Pleasant, N. C, May 11, 1904.
1904. Dr.
April 12. To cash on hand in bank $ 217 69
April 5. To cash Rufus W. Misenheimer, in bank . 50 00 ref. debt.
April 5. To cash John A. Cline, in bank .... 25 00 ref. debt.
April 23. To cash W. Iy. Hahn, interest money . 7 00
$ 299 69 $ 299 69
1904. Cr.
April 12. To cash paid Charles Isenhour . . . . $ 100 00
April 22. To cash paid Hugh W. Barrier .... 100 00
April 23. To cash paid G. F. McAllister, Treas. Fac. 7 00
April 25. To cash paid M. B. Stickley 5 00
I 212 00 $ 212 00
Bal. cash on hand in bank I 87 69
JONAS COOK, Treasurer.
Reports received and referred to committee.
This resolution was adopted :
Resolved, 1. That the hearty thanks of Synod are hereby extended
to our Treasurer, Mr. James D. Heilig, who, since 1896, has so effi-
ciently and faithfully served us without remuneration.
Resolved, 2. That hereafter, beginning with this convention of 1904,
the Treasurer shall be remunerated for his services ; and that a special
committee be now appointed to confer with the Treasurer as to the
amount of remuneration, and report at tomorrow morning's session.
g Expires Sept. 16, 1906.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
Committee : Revs. P. J. Wade and C. B. Miller.
Reports on trie State of the Church were begun. Pend-
ing the hearing of these reports, Synod adjourned for divine
service. Sermon on beneficence by Rev. H. M. Brown.
THIRD SESSION.
Thursday, 2:30 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. J. M. L,. Eyerly,
Ph. D.
Rev. J. C. Moser, D. D., of the Tennessee Synod, was
received as an advisory member of Synod.
The following committees were appointed :
1. To nominate members of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College and Mount Amoena Seminary :
Revs. W. R. Ketchie and R. L. Brown and Mr. S. H. Hearne.
2 . To nominate speakers for the next convention of Synod :
Revs. R. R. Sowers and E. P. Parker and Mr. P. A. D.
Peeler.
The following paper was adopted :
Concord, N. C, May 12, 1904.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina :
I, John K. Patterson, committee appointed to sell the Blackwelder
land in Cabarrus county at or near Mount Gilead church, No. 5 Town-
ship, report that I have sold or bargained the said lands, consisting of
44 acres, to J. C. Misenheimer for $880.
JOHN K. PATTERSON, Committee.
Upon hearing and considering the report of John K. Pat-
terson as to the sale of the 44 acres of land known as the
Wiley Blackwelder land, situated in Cabarrus county, N.
C, No. 5 Township, at or near Mount Gilead church, to J.
C. Misenheimer for $880, it is ordered by the Evangelical
L,utheran Synod of North Carolina that to complete said
sale to J. C. Misenheimer as reported, a proper deed be made
to said Misenheimer on the part of the said Synod and the
30 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
proceeds disbursed as follows : three-fourths to the Hvang.
IvUth. Synod of North Carolina and one-fourth to St. James
Evang. Luth. church, Concord, N. C.
Reports on the State of the Church resumed and concluded.
On motion, Rev. W. H. Greever, of the South Carolina
Synod, Mr. W. P. Houseal, business manager of the Lu-
theran Visitor, and Mr. Geo. H. Single, theological student,
were made advisory members of Sjmod.
The following report was presented :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your Committee on Report of the President of Synod beg to report
that this report shows a careful oversight and direction of the inter-
ests of the Synod, and merits the highest commendation of the Synod.
It is recommended :
i. That the official acts reported therein be approved.
2. That a committee of two pastors and one layman be appointed
to confer with the committee appointed by the North Carolina Con-
ference of the Tennessee Synod, relative to a closer co-operation be-
tween the Tennessee Synod and this Synod.
3. That the petition of the Davie Mission be referred to the Com-
mittee on Pastoral Districts.
4. That Synod elect delegates to the United Synod.
5. That the ordination of candidates be had after Sunday morning's
service.
6. That the Treasurer be directed to pay, when due, Synod's note
for publishing the history of the North Carolina Synod.
7. That the Tennessee Synod element of Pilgrim congregation be
hereby received into full connection with this Synod.
8. (a) That the archivarius be authorized to provide, if practicable,
at Elizabeth College, a place for the safe keeping of the archives of
the Synod.
(b) That $50 be hereby appropriated therefor.
(c) That the secretary be directed to subscribe in the name of the
Synod for the Lutheran Visitor and Our Church Paper so that he
may preserve such clippings as will be of historic interest, and forward
them to the archivarius.
J. H. WILSON,
J. L. MORGAN,
M. A. GOODMAN,
A. S. HEILIG.
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Report adopted.
The following report was received for consideration by
item :
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the Executive Committee's Report have exam-
ined the committee's report and note the fact that they have carefully
discharged their duties in executing the business referred to them t>3'
the Synod. We recommend the following :
1st. That items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 be adopted.
2d. That item 6, referring to the proposed constitution for the Board
of Trustees of the Disabled Ministers' Fund, be printed in full in con-
nection with the Executive Committee's Report, and that the same be
taken under consideration one year hence, with the view of adoption.
3d. That the items referring to Beneficiaries and Home Missions,
and the disbursement of moneys for current expenses connected with
the committee's work, be adopted.
4th. That the Executive Committee for the ensuing year take steps
to place a synodical missionary in the field at an early date.
5th. That the Synod thank the Executive Committee for the faith-
ful manner in which they have conducted the affairs of the Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. KING,
CHAS. B. MIDLER,
A. G. VOIGT,
C. A. ISENHOUR,
ED. SIFFORD.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 adopted. Adopted as a whole.
On motion, the regular order was suspended in order to
elect delegates to the United Synod.
Adjourned, pending the election of delegates to United
Synod.
All united in the Lord's Prayer, led by Rev. J. F. Deal.
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday, MAy 13, 9 a. m.
Devotional service by Rev. P. J. Wade.
32 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
After the reading of the minutes, Rev. J. P. Davis, Meth-
odist, was recognized and invited to a seat within the bar
of Synod.
The election of delegates to the United Synod was re-
sumed and resulted as follows :
clerical.
Principals. Alternates.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Rev. H. M. Brown,
Rev. C. B. King, Rev. C. A. Brown,
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., Rev. J. L. Morgan,
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Rev. H. A Trexler,
Rev. J. H. Wilson, Rev. H. A. McCullough,
Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. F. M. Harr,
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Rev. C. B. Cox,
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, Rev. N. D. Bodie,
Rev. C. B. Miller. Rev. A. R. Beck.
LAY.
Principals. Alternates.
Mr. J. H. Render, Mr. M. G. M. Fisher,
Mr. Jas. D. Heilig, Mr. P. D. Linn,
Mr. H. C. McAllister, Mr. C. T. Bernhardt,
C. H. Duls, Esq., Mr. S. A. Earnhardt,
Prof. F. B. Brown, Mr. E. E. Workman,
Mr. S. H. Hearne, Mr. James Efird,
Mr. W. F. Aberly, Mr. L. O. Ritchie,
Mr. John A. Cline, M. B. Stickley, Esq.,
Mr. J. L. Schulenberger. Mr. M. A. Goodman.
On motion, the hour of 10:50 was fixed for Rev. W. H.
Greever, associate editor of the Ltdheran Visitor, to present
the plans and claims of the paper.
The following report was received and referred to com-
mittee :
REPORT OF PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
MONT AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, May ii, 1904.
Mont Amoena Female Seminary has enjoyed another prosperous
year ; and it is my pleasure to report :
First, That ninety-two students were enrolled this last scholastic
year — sixteen of whom will be given certificates of graduation at com-
mencement.
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Second, That the work of the school was good ; and that the de-
portment of the students was never better.
Third, That the health of students was unusually good.
Fourth, That all expenses were promptly met.
Fifth, That, as rental, the Board received this last year one hundred
and fifty dollars {$150) of which eighty-eight dollars and forty cents
($88.40) was paid to the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of North
Carolina College as interest money on one thousand four hundred and
seventy-three dollars and forty-three cents ($1473.43) due said North
Carolina College by mortgage note ; which debt is further secured by
an insurance policy of $1,400, expiring Febuary 11, 1906. The balance
of the rental money was expended on repairs.
Commending Mont Amoena Female Seminary to your fostering
care ; I am
Your obedient servant,
JONAS COOK,
Chmn. Board Trustees.
Synod heard a verbal report from the Archivarius.
Rev. R. C. Holland presented the following report :
THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY REPORT.
The Theological Seminary of the United Synod has just closed a suc-
cessful session. Fourteen students have been in attendance. Of these
three are from the North Carolina Synod, viz., Messrs. Geo. H. L.
Tingle, Chas. R. Pless, and Edw. L. Ritchie.
Of the four graduates our Synod has two, Messrs. Lingle and Pless,
both of whom have been called to regular pastoral work in our Synod.
Mr. Ritchie has one year yet of seminary work.
Dr. Voigt, the dean of the seminary, has conducted the affairs of his
office with marked ability, and has been successfully supported in pro-
fessional work by Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, together with certain special
service by Pastors Horine and Scherer of the Charleston pulpits. Rev.
Prof. Emil G. Lund, D. D., who has been called to the pulpit of St.
Andrew's church in place of Rev. J. A. B. Scherer, Ph. D., resigned,
has been elected as instructor in the seminary to fill the vacancy made
by the removal of Dr. Scherer to Newberry College as president elect
of that institution.
The finances of the seminary are in a more wholesome condition
than at any time in its history. Twenty-five thousand dollars of the
Century Memorial Endowment subscription of $30,000 has been col-
lected and invested in safe securities. Of the remaining $5,000 there
is yet payable from the North Carolina Synod churches the sum of
34 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
| . It is to be hoped that this entire amount will be paid in as the
same falls due.
We are glad to report that our Synod is praised for its loyalty to the
seminary cause, and we trust that this record shall be persistently
maintained. And this institution is eminently worthy of our most
earnest support in every way possible — not surpassed in its adaptation
for proper equipment of students for successful work in our church by
any seminary in our land. It is due to ourselves that we lend all pos-
sible encouragement to students of theology to pursue their profes-
sional studies at this our United Synod Seminary.
We are glad to note also that the several district synods annually
vote their respective apportionments which are still needed, and we
recommend that our Treasurer be instructed to forward to the treas-
urer of the Seminary Board the amount apportioned to this Synod,
viz.', $200.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
Representative on Board from N. C. Synod.
Report adopted.
Synod received a communication from the Chairman of
the Board of Missions of the United Synod which was re-
ferred to a special committee, consisting of Rev. R. C. Hol-
land, Rev. W. A. Snyder, and Mr. E. E. Workman.
The following report was received for consideration by
items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
1. Is a card placed into our hands, and the writer asks that it be
read on the floor of this body. We ask that his request be granted.
2. Is a petition from the Joint Council of the Davie mission, asking
to be placed in connection with Lebanon or some other congregation
that they might be able to secure the services of a regular pastor.
Your committee would recommend that Lebanon E. L. church be
placed in connection with this mission, and that the Executive Com-
mittee be asked to supplement the salary to the amount necessary to
secure a permanent pastor, provided that the charge so constituted
shall raise as much as two hundred and seventy-five dollars.
3. Is a petition from Macedonia E. L. church, Milling Port, Stanly
county, asking to be admitted into this body. As they accompany
this petition with a constitution which does not conflict with the con-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
stitution of this body, we, therefore, recommend that their request
be granted, and that they be enrolled as members of this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Q. WERTZ,
V. C. RIDENHOUR,
D. M. ISENHOUR,
A. H. SAPP.
Item 1. Adopted.
Further consideration of the report was suspended to hear
Rev. W. H. Greever, representative of the Ltdheran Visitor.
At the conclusion of his remarks the following resolution
was adopted :
THE LUTHERAN VISITOR.
Resolved, That this Synod heartily endorses the Lutheran Visitor
in its present form and management, and hereby expresses its desire
that a copy shall soon be found in every home within the bounds of
this Synod.
Resolved, That this Synod hereby puts upon record its judgment
that the time is now at hand when there should be one Lutheran paper
for the churches of the United Synod, consolidated out of existing
papers now circulating among our churches, in order that there may
be a concentration and a strengthening of the several agencies of the
district synods and the United Synod, which may seek the attention
of our people for successful accomplishment of their mission.
Pending consideration of the Report of Committee on
Letters and Petitions, Synod adjourned for divine service.
Sermon on beneficiary education by Rev. Edward Fulen-
wider.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 13, 2 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
The presence of Rev. J. A. Morehead, D. D., President
of Roanoke College, was noted, and he was made an advis-
ory member of Synod.
The Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions was
taken up again.
36 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Item 2 was adopted with this amendment :
Resolved, That the request to have Salem and Grace churches sepa-
rated from Lebanon church be granted, and that Lebanon and the
Davie mission be referred to the Executive Committee with instruc-
tions to form a new pastorate.
Item 3. Adopted.
Adopted as a whole.
The following report was presented for consideration
seriatim :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, present
the following report :
1. On page 24, we find the following: "That the secretary of the
W. H. & F. M. Society be requested to deposit with our archivarius at
least two copies of the minutes of each convention of the society from
the time of its organization. Was the request presented to the officers
of the society, and with what results? See Minutes, page 24.
2. We call attention to the fact that the election of a statistical sec-
retary was postponed until this convention of Synod. Minutes, pages
28 and 55.
3. What has been done with the archives of the Synod? Pages 29
and 30.
4. Has Holy Trinity of Mount Pleasant taken care of Mt. Carmel
congregation during the year ? And what arrangements shall be made
for the future ? Page 30.
5. Did the Executive Committee employ a synodical missionary, and
with what results ? Page 38.
6. We call attention to the fact that amendments to the constitution
are to be acted upon at this convention of Synod. Pages 39 and 40.
7. Have the recommendations of Synod with regard to pastoral dis-
tricts been adopted by the congregations involved ? Page 44.
8. Has the Executive Committee drawn up rules for the disburse-
ment of the disabled ministers' fund. Page 45.
9. What has the depositary of the History of the Synod to report ?
Page 49.
10. Have the resolutions concerning North Carolina College been
complied with, and is there any insurance on the buildings, now in
force ?
11. We call attention to the fact that the term of office of six mem-
bers of the Trustees of North Carolina College expires at this time.
Page 70.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
12. What has the Committee on "Summer Course of Lectures" ac-
complished ? Page 56.
13. Has the secretary and the special committee complied with the
resolution found on page 57?
14. We find that a layman was elected on the Executive Committee
last year. Is similar action necessary this year ? Page 45.
15. We find in report of delegates to United Synod a recommenda-
tion that form of statistical report prepared by the last convention of
this body be simplified. Has this been done ?
Respectfully submitted,
C. BROWN COX,
C. LUTHER MILLER,
THEO. C. PARKER,
ARTHUR L. KLUTTZ,
S. C. KETCHIE.
Item 1. Answered, no; with the request that the Presi-
dent carry out the requirements of the resolution.
Item 2. Answered, it has been done.
Item 3. Synod at this convention has provided for the
safe keeping of the archives.
Item 4. Partially carried out. Under this item this res-
olution was adopted :
Resolved ', That the Mt. Carmel congregation and church property
be placed in the hands of the President with power to act.
Item 5. Reported in Executive Committee's report.
Item 6. Consideration of the amendments set for first
session tomorrow.
Item 7 . The several sub items referred to were answered
as follows : (a) Not complied with, (b) The President in-
structed to give special attention to Cold Water, (c) Yes.
(d) No.
Item 8. Answered, yes.
Item 9. See Depositary's report.
Item 10. The sub items referred to answered as follows :
(a) Yes. (b) So used, (c) Yes.
Item 11. Referred to Committee on Nomination of Mem-
bers of College Board's.
Item 12. Nothing done.
38 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
Item 13. Answered with a report. (See Report of Com-
mittee on Centennial Edition.)
Item 14. Answered, yes.
Item 15. In part.
Adopted as a whole.
The following report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE CENTENNIAL EDITION
OF THE MINUTES.
Soon after the adjournment of Synod we began to collect the mate-
rial for a "suitable Centennial Edition of the Minutes," as directed by
the Synod at its last annual meeting. After taking up the matter
carefully with the printers, we found that the cost would exceed the
estimated income from sales at ten cents per copy by about one hun-
dred and fifty dollars. And after consulting with members of the
Executive Committee and a number of other ministers and laymen on
the subject, your committee decided to stop the work and not have
the edition printed as contemplated. The expense incurred up to the
date of our decision was $18, but we thought best to lose that amount
rather than involve the Synod for $132 more. This $18 was spent in
having certain cuts made. It was hoped that the ministers would
buy their cuts, and thus save the Synod from expense. We hope the
Synod will approve our action.
The publishers of the Lutheran Visitor promised to issue a special
North Carolina Synod Centennial Edition of their paper, without cost
to the Synod. Such an edition has been printed in handsome form.
We commend the centennial edition of the Visitor to members of
Synod and Lutherans everywhere, and do hereby offer the following
resolution :
Resolved, That the Synod sincerely thank the editors of Mae. Lutheran
Visitor for the special North Carolina Synod Centennial Edition of
the Visitor, and for the free distribution of same.
C. B. KING,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. D. HEILIG.
Committee on Finance presented the following report :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
We, your Committee on Finance, most respectfully submit the fol-
lowing :
We have examined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find the
same correct. Attached is an itemized statement with receipts from
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
congregations ; also we have Treasurer's receipt for amount paid as fol-
lows :
Cash $2103 33
Respectfully submitted,
JNO. A. CLINE,
RUFUS B. PEELER,
May 13, 1904. J. H. REHDER.
Report adopted.
(For itemized statement of Finance Committee, see ap-
pendix D.)
Dr. M. L. Stevens presented the following report which
was adopted :
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION,
Including the Treasurer's Report.
Another year has passed without any applications to the Board for
loans. Of the loans outstanding that of Haven congregation (Salis-
bury) has been paid in full and the note of Synod has been reduced
by a payment of $100.
Concerning the balance of Synod's indebtedness to this Board we
would, inasmuch as Synod instructed its Committee on Appropriations
to appropriate $100 for payment on this note last year and that the
same amount be paid at each succeeding meeting of Synod until the
entire amount shall have been paid, recommend that the Treasurer of
this Board be authorized upon the receipt of this annual payment of
$100 to extend Synod's note another year without interest.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
H. L. KLUEPPELBERG.
Report of M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
In Account with
Board of Church Extension.
1903. Dr.
May I. To cash in treasury as reported to Synod
at Salisbury $ 936 08
May 1. To cash from Haven church on note $ 300 100 00
May 6. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treasurer for
Board of Church Extension 74 85
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May 6. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treasurer, on
note of Synod $100 oo
May 8. To cash from Concord National Bank, in-
terest on deposit 32 95
1904.
April 2. To cash from Haven church in full of notes 18S 37
April 2. To cash from Bank, interest on $300 deposit 10 80 $1443 05
1904. Cr.
May 11. By amt. in Bank on int. bearing deposit . $1243 88
May 11. By amt. in Bank on int. bearing deposit . 199 17 $1443 05
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Cash in bank $1443 95
Note of Synod 646 87
Note of Christ church, Spencer, (interest due from
Dec. 2, 1901) 200 00
Total $2290 82
Respectfully submitted,
M. U. STEVENS, Treasurer.
The following was adopted :
Your committee on remuneration of Treasurer of Synod would beg
■ to report as follows :
We recommend that the Treasurer be paid annually the sum of
twenty-five dollars as a small remuneration for his services and ex-
pense in discharge of the duties of his office.
Respectfully submitted,
P. J. WADE,
C. B. MILDER.
The following report was presented :
UNITED SYNOD MISSIONS,
Your committee, to whom was referred the letter of Rev. Dr. L- L.
Smith, Chairman of Board of Missions of the United Synod, recommend:
First, That said letter be read before the Synod.
Second, That we accept the amounts named therein, namely, $1526
annually for United Synod Home Missions, and $1216 annually for
Foreign Missions, as our just proportion of amount required by United
Synod for mission work, and recognize it as our duty to make a faith-
ful effort to raise the same.
Third, That the above amounts be distributed among our churches
on same basis as our other apportionments, and that the same appear
distinctly written out in apportionment table.
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Fourth, That inasmuch as the Woman's H. & F. M. Society of the
Synod annually pays into the treasury of said Board the sum of $750,
to be divided equally between Home and Foreign Missions, and the
same has heretofore been credited to our Synod on its apportionment,
it is hereby enacted that the congregations thus contributing through
the mission society be allowed credit for the same on the basis of the
relation which these amounts respectively bear to the 5750 as a part of
the aggregated amount reported by W. H. & F. M. Society.
Fifth, Resolved, That the Synod desires to gratefully recognize the
liberality of certain congregations in helping to meet the Synod's part
of the special fund for the building of the church in Atlanta.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C HOLLAND.
Report considered by items and adopted as a whole.
The following report was presented :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, beg to call attention to the fol-
lowing : (1) Cold Water, (2) Christ (Spencer), (3) Nazareth, Shiloh,
Bethany, (4) Hopewell (near Winston), (5) St. Matthew's, Providence.
These vacancies are recommended to the consideration of the Execu-
tive Committee pursuant to the action of Synod at its last convention.
Respectfully submitted, A. R. BECK,
CHAS. A. PHILLIPS,
LUTHER RITCHIE,
GEO. W. DRY,
Committee.
Report adopted.
At the suggestion of Rev. J. H. Wilson, who was ex-
pected to preach the ordination sermon on Sunday, Rev. J.
A. Morehead, D. D., was unanimously invited to perform
this service instead of Rev. Wilson .
Rev. W. H. Hiller and Mr. Edmund Siffordwere excused
from further attendance upon Synod.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. C. P. Fisher.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday, May 14, 9 a. m.
Devotional services conducted by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
42 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
After trie reading of the minutes of yesterday's sessions
the following report was received for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your Committee on Appropriations finds from Finance Committee's
report cash on hand as follows :
Synodical Treasury $ 588 65
Home Missions, North Carolina Synod 545 32
Aged Ministers' Fund 140 52
Beneficiary Education 182 00
Church Extension 100 25
Home Missions, United S}Tnod 190 93
Foreign Missions, United Synod 17121
Orphan Home 5 50
Theological Professors' salary 17S 75
We recommend the paj^ment of Synod's indebtedness as follows :
To balance due Rev. A. R. Beck $ 200 00
To balance due Rev. C. B. Cox 14 00
To balance due Rev. C. A. Philips 37 50
To balance due Rev. Edward Fulenwider 50 00
To balance due Rev. C. L. Miller 14 59
We also recommend for remuneration of Secretary . 15 00
For printing of Minutes 132 47
To the Treasurer of Synod 25 00
To Board of Church Extension on note 100 00
For building a vault for the archives 50 00
To Rev. E. P. Parker for services rendered in the
Davie Mission 35 00
For publishing History of North Carolinia Synod . . 191 00
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. BROWN,
C. W. KEGLEY,
E. E. WORKMAN,
W. F. ABERLY.
Report adopted.
The following report was adopted :
REPORT OF DEPOSITARY FOR HISTORY OF NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD.
Books from V. Y. Boozer, May 11, 1903 230
Books in hands of pastors et al., May 11, 1903 .... 74 304
Books sold to May 10, 1904 193
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Books in hands of pastors et al., May 10, 1904 : H. A.
Trexler, 1 ; W. W. J. Ritchie, 21 ; H. M. Brown, 3 ;
C. B. Miller, 6 ; J. L. Morgan, 4 45 238
Balance in depository 66
Total balance on hand in
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received of V. Y. Boozer, May II, 1903 $ 63 00
193 books at $1 193 00 $256 00
Discount on 185 books at 50c 92 50
Postage 50 93 00
Balance on hand $ 163 00
J. H. WILSON.
May 10, 1904.
Rev. J. H. Wilson was reelected depositary for the His-
tory of Synod.
On motion, the hour of 10:30 was fixed to consider the
amendments to the constitution.
Rev. W. A. Dutton presented the following report for
consideration seriatim :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your committee beg to submit the following :
We have provided a column in the apportionment table for the Dis-
abled Ministers' Fund, and placed in it opposite each congregation the
amount of three cents per member.
The apportionments for the several funds of the North Carolina
Synod are shown in the accompanying table.
We recommend :
1st. That the apportionments asked for by the Board of Missions of
the United Synod, (see Lutheran Visitor, July 31, 1902,) of 20 cents a
member for Home Missions and 16 cents a member for Foreign Mis-
sions, be placed in their proper columns in the apportionment table
opposite each congregation.
2d. That our pastors urge their congregations to give liberally to the
growing needs of the Orphan Home.
Respectfully submitted,
W. A. DUTTON,
C. A. BROWN,
G. W. CONRAD,
O. Iv. PUDLJAM.
44 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
(For Apportionment Table, see Appendix E.)
Discussion on this report was suspended to consider trie
amendments to the constitution. The third item of the pro-
posed amendments was taken up first. On motion a special
committee was appointed to reframe these amendments and
report at the next regular meeting of Synod. Committee :
Revs. G. H. Cox, C. L. Miller, and V. Y. Boozer.
Synod adjourned for divine service. Sermon on missions
by Rev. J. D. Morgan.
SEVENTH SESSION.
1:30 o'clock p. m.
The President reported the action of the Ministerium re-
commending Messrs. G. H. D. Eingle, C. R. Pless, and E.
P. Conrad for ordination to the Gospel ministry. The re-
commendation was unanimously adopted and the candidates
formally presented to the Synod.
On motion, the Report of the Committee on Executive
Committee's Report was called up for the reconsideration of
the fourth item of said report. In the discussion which en-
sued a proposition was made to raise $1,000 for the salary of
a synodical missionary. The matter took definite shape in
a motion to have the roll of pastorates called for pledges to
this object. The amount pledged was $720.
It was ordered that the list of pledges be printed in the
Minutes. Also that the pledges be paid to the Treasurer of
Synod quarterly in advance, the first payment to be due on
June 1, 1904.
On motion, a special committee was appointed to solicit
additional pledges to this fund. Committee : Messrs. J. A.
Cline, W. F. Aberly, W. F. Snider, J. A. Davidson, E. E-
Workman, and J. H. Rehder.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
LIST OF PLEDGES.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $ 150 00
St. James 50 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 25 00
St. Enoch pastorate 25 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
Prof. J. H. C. Fisher 5 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 25 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia 5 00
Lutheran Chapel pastorate 10 00
Union pastorate 30 00
St. Stephen's pastorate 10 00
Burlington pastorate 25 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 25 00
Rev. Geo. H. Cox 5 00
St. Andrew's 10 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
Bethel and St. Paul's 25 00
Salem and Grace 15 00
Haven 25 00
Christ's 5 00
St. Peter's pastorate 15 00
Rev. F. M. Harr 5 00
Wittenberg 5 00
Faith and Emmanuel 10 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 25 00
Low's pastorate 10 00
Frieden's pastorate 10 00
St. Luke's and Pilgrim 10 00
Albemarle 5 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Michael's pastorate 10 ou
Total $ 720 00
Item 4 in Report of Committee on Executive Committee's
Report was re-adopted.
Report of Committee on Apportionment resumed. Re-
port adopted.
The following report was adopted :
46 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee gathers from reports of pastors and laymen that the
State of the Church is an advance upon that of a year ago. In no
particular has retrogression been reported. In most respects progress
has been made. In some instances attainments have been unusually
encouraging. Still it is generally admitted that the Church's state is
far below the ideal. We would specify the need of increased watch-
fulness and activity in the following departments of duty :
First, Our people need to appreciate more than ever the importance
of the Word of Life and of the Holy Sacraments.
Second, A more complete consecration on the part of church mem-
bers is earnestly to be desired.
Third, An increase of intelligent participation in prayer for, and
moral and material aid to, all general work ; such as, home and for-
eign missions, beneficiary education, periodical religious literature, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
P. J. WADE,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
C. L. BROWN,
Committee.
The following report was presented :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee on Church Institutions beg leave to submit the
following report :
I. MONT AM03NA SEMINARY.
We are pleased to note the usual prosperous condition of this insti-
tution, both with regard to attendance and financial conditions. The
President, Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, and his able corps of teachers deserve
the hearty co-operation and congratulation of the Synod for the hon-
est, thorough, and practical work for Christian education in our midst.
We, therefore, commend this excellent institution to those who have
daughters to educate.
II. MT. PEEASANT COLEEGIATE INSTITUTE.
From the reports in our hand from this institution, we gather the
gratifying intelligence of the funding of the entire debt of North Car-
olina College, and feel that this should be a cause for great rejoicing
to the Synod.
Under the efficient principalship of Rev. Prof. H. A. McCullough
and Prof. G. F. McAllister, thorough, practical work has been accom-
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
plished. The number of students is encouraging and the financial
condition satisfactory.
1. We take great pleasure in recommending this institution to all
who have sons to educate.
2. We recommend that Synod approve of the action of the board in
the funding of the debt of the North Carolina College.
3. We further recommend that the report of the Faculty and Treas-
urer be incorporated in the Minutes of Synod.
III. ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
We are glad to report that this has been the best year in the history
of the institution. The enrollment of students during the year was
143, representing 13 States. We are glad to report that the health of
the student body has been excellent during the year. The high grade
curriculum has been ably maintained by the able faculty. Thorough
work has been done. To all who desire the advantages of a strictly
high grade college we earnestly recommend Elizabeth College, Char-
lotte, N. C. V. C. RIDENHOUR,
W. H. HILLER,
FRED. CLINE,
B. A. R. MILLER.
Report adopted.
On motion, Rev. H. A. McCullough was empowered to
collect the interest on the endowment fund of North Caro-
lina College.
The Secretary of Synod was ordered to give the Collegiate
Institute a half page space in the Minutes for advertisement.
The Committee on Pastoral Districts reported that they
had nothing to report.
The following report was adopted :
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
We, your Committee to Nominate Speakers for the Next Conven-
tion of Synod, would report as follows :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. C. B. Cox, principal ; Rev. T. C.
Parker, alternate.
Missions — Rev. N. D. Bodie, principal ; Rev. V. C. Ridenhour, al-
ternate.
Beneficence or Divine Stewardship — Rev. C. P. Fisher, principal ;
Rev. F. M. Harr, alternate. R. R. SOWERS,
E. P. PARKER,
Committee.
48 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
On motion, it was ordered that the list of pastors who
have paid' their assessments for the Disabled Ministers' Fund
be printed in the Minutes of Synod.
LIST OF PAYMENTS TO DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND,
Rev. T. C. Parker $ 2 00
P. J. Wade 3 00
H. A. McCullough 1 50
J. Q. Wertz 2 50
H. A. Trexler 2 50
R. R. Sowers 2 00
C. L. Miller 1 50
C. A. Brown 2 40
C. P. Fisher 2 00
C. B. Miller 6 00
R. L. Brown 60
A. R. Beck 2 50
V. Y. Boozer 2 75
G. H. Cox 1 50
J. H. Wilson 10 00
J. L. Morgan 2 50
E. Fulenwider 2 30
A. G. Voigt 13 00
G. F. Schaeffer 2 00
All to date May 23, 1904. J. D. HEILIG, Treasurer.
It was ordered that in the future all laymen who wish to
make special contributions to the Disabled Ministers' Fund,
shall have credit for the same in the Minutes of Synod along
with the pastors. It was noted that Mr. H. T. Graeber
had made a contribution of $2 to this fund this year, which
amount was reported in the contribution from Ebenezer
congregation.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS ON
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We, your Committee to Nominate Members on the Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College, would report as follows :
Those whose terms expire May 1, 1904: P. A. Sloop, George E.
Ritchie, Esq., W. H. Fisher, Marvel Ritchie, M. B. Stickley, Esq.,
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 49
Rev. W. H. Hiller. We nominate these to succeed themselves for
three years' term.
To succeed Rev. J. A. Linn, who has removed from our Synod, for
the term expiring May 1, 1906, we nominate Rev. T. C. Parker.
Respectfully submitted,
W. R. KETCHIE,
R. L. BROWN,
S. H. HEARN.
On motion, the depository for the history of Synod was
instructed to turn over to the Treasurer of Synod all funds
accruing from the sale of said history.
This resolution was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the hearty thanks of Synod are tendered the pastor
and members of Christiana congregation for the generous hospitality
they have shown the Synod while in their midst, and that this reso-
lution be read before the congregation by the President of Synod on
tomorrow.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed to have printed
at the expense of Synod a sufficient number of copies of the
Constitution of Synod to supply the need for several years.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That the Board on Church Extension Fund is hereby in-
structed to have a suitable bond arranged for the treasurer of said
fund, and that the money on hand be securely invested at the largest
interest to be obtained.
On motion, Synod requested that all moneys contributed
for the Orphan Home be sent to the Treasurer of Synod.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That this Synod hereby expresses its high commendation
of the generous spirit manifested by unknown friends within its bounds
in the recent munificent gifts to our Orphanage at Salem and our
Theological Seminary at Charleston and our mission work in Japan.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee is hereby empowered to
invest, for the present, the proceeds of the sale of the property willed
to it, and that the annual interest shall be at the disposal of the Exec-
utive Committee for our home mission work.
Rev. C. B. King was reelected Archivarius.
50 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Mr. Jno. A. Cline was elected a member of the Executive
Committee.
The Examining Committee was appointed as follows :
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. C. B.
Miller, and Rev. C. B. King.
A letter was received from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer render-
ing an excuse for non-attendance and enclosing a contribu-
tion of $10, whereupon this was adopted :
Resolved, That Rev. G. F. Schaeffer be excused from attendance at
Synod, and that the thanks of this body be extended to him for his
contribution.
Rev. C. B. Miller was appointed principal, with Rev. A.
R. Beck, alternate, to preach the ordination sermon at the
next meeting of Synod.
Pilgrim church, Davidson county, was chosen as the place
for the next convention of Synod.
As to the time this was adopted :
Resolved, That the time of meeting of this Synod be changed to the
Wednesday before the third Sunday in May.
On motion, an appropriation of $3 was made to the sex-
ton of Christiana church for his sendees during the meet-
ing of Synod.
The minutes were read and approved.
Synod adjourned to be formally closed after the services
tomorrow morning, all uniting in the Lord's Prayer.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
51
Appendix A*
SERMONS AND ADDRESSES.
Wednesday, 11 a. m. Synodical sermon — Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Thursday, 11 a. m. Beneficence — Rev. H. M. Brown.
Friday, 11 a. m. Beneficiary Education — Rev. Edw. Fulenwider.
Saturday, 11 a. m. Missions — Rev. J. L,. Morgan.
ON SUNDAY.
Sunday-school address — Rev. C. W. Kegley.
Ordination sermon — Rev. J. A. Morehead, D. D.
Installation services :
Address to pastor— Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
Address to congre. — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Rev. F. M. Harr.
Rev. J. O. Wertz.
/.R VICES AT OTHER PLACES.
Rev. A. R. Beck.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.
Rev. J. L. Morgan.
Rev. C. Brown Cox.
Rev. R. R. Sowers.
Rev. H. M. Brown.
Rev. V. C. Ridenhour.
Rev. P. J. Wade.
9:30 a.
m.
11 a.
m.
2 p.
m.
In grove at
11 a.
m.
2 p.
m.
St. John, Sis.
, 11 a
SEP
. m.
8 p.
m.
Haven, Sis.,
8 p.
m.
Wittenberg,
8 p.
m.
Faith,
11 a.
m.
Union,
11 a.
m.
Cres.,(Ref.)
, 11 a.
m.
St. Luke, "
11 a.
m.
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix B.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I905.
h. c. McAllister, mt. pheasant, n. c.
CapT. JONAS COOK, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Manning, N. C.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. W. A. DUTTON, Gold Hill, N. C.
D. R. HOOVER, Concord, N. C.
term expires may, 1906.
Rev. J. A. LINN, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. M. BROWN, Efird's Miles, N. C.
J. A. CLINE, Concord, N. C.
J. C. LINGLE, Salisbury, N. C.
Dr. C. M. POOLE, Salisbury, N. C.
C. D. BARRINGER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I907.
P. A. SLOOP, Yost, N. C.
GEO. E. RITCHIE, Govern, N. C.
W. H. FISHER, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
MARVEL RITCHIE, Copal Grove, N. C.
M. B. STICKLEY, Eso., Concord, N. C.
Rev. W. H. HIELER, Concord, N. C.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
Appendix Q
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM.
Christiana Church,
May 14, 1904 — 8:30 a. m.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer by ReY. H. A.
McCullough.
The Examining Committee presented the following report:
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
The Examining Committee beg leave to submit the following for
the approval of the Ministerium :
Three candidates for ordination appeared before us : Messrs. E. P.
Conrad, G. H. L. Lingle, and C. R. Pless. We examined them thor-
oughly in regard to their motives for seeking the ministry and their
theological attainments. The examination convinced us that they are
worthy candidates and competent to fulfill the duties of the ministry
of the Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, we recommend them to the fa-
vorable consideration of the Ministerium.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
B. S. BROWN,
C. B. MILLER,
GEO. H. COX,
Committee.
The report was approved, and the young men unanimous-
ly recommended to Synod for ordination.
Adjourned with the Eord's Prayer.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
Appendix D.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
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Holy Trinity . . .
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Christ
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Mt. Hermon . .
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Peace
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A. L. Barringer . .
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St. Stephen's . . .
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Immanuel
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Center Grove . . .
Union
Christiana
Organ
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Amity
Salem
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Low's
Richland
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Concordia
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J. H. Wilson .
C. A. Brown . .
T. C. Parker .
P. J. Wade . .
H. A. Trexler .
R. R. Sowers .
N. D. Bodie . .
J. L. Morgan .
W. A. Dutton .
C. B. Miller . .
V. Y. Boozer. .
A. R. Beck . .
C. B. Cox . . .
W. H. Hiller .
R.C.Holland .
W. A. Snyder .
C. W. Kegley .
B. S. Brown . .
C. P. Fisher . .
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V. C. Ridenhour
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C. L. Miller .
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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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 I . . .
(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 sendees
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 1 . .
(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, J
INDEX,
PAGE.
Amendments to Constitution 43, 44
Archives and Archivarius 2, 33, 49
Apportionment, Report of Committee 43, 44, 45, 55
Appropriations, Report of Committee 42
Blackwelder Land, Report of Committee on Sale 29-30
Blackwelder Land, Investment of Fund 40
Centennial Edition of Minutes, Report of Committee .... 38
Church Extension, Board of 2
Church Extension, Report of Board 39
Church Extension, Bond of Treasurer of Board 49
Church Institutions, Report of Committee 46-47
Closer Co-operation with the Tennessee Synod 9, 10, 24, 30
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals 24-26
Collegiate Institute, Report of Committee on Institutions . . 46
Constitution of Synod, Printing of 49
Credentials, Committee on 9
Davie Mission, Petition 13, 30
Delegates to United Synod, List of 32
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Constitution of 20-22, 31
Disabled Ministers' Fund, List of Payments 48
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Contributions by Laymen .... 48
Examining Committee 2, 50
Examining Committee, Report of 53
Executive Committee 2, 50
Executive Committee's Report 20-24
Executive Committee, Report of Committee on Report . . .31, 44-45
Elizabeth College, Report of Committee on Institutions ... 47
Ex-Secretary's Report 18
Finance, Report of Committee 38, 54
History of Synod, Report of Depositary 42
History of Synod, Funds and Payment of Debt 30, 49
History of Synod, Depositary Elected 43
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee 34, 35, 36
Lutheran Visitor, Resolutions 35
Ministerium, Minutes of 53
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee . . . 36-3S
Mt. Carmel, Resolution Relative to 37
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Committee on Institutions 46
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of President Board Trustees 32
Munificent Gifts, Resolutions 49
INDEX, CONCLUDED. PAGE.
North Carolina College, Report of Treasurer 26-28
North Carolina College, Interest on Endowment 47
North Carolina College, Board of Trustees 52
North Carolina College, Report of Com. to Nominate Trustees 48
Officers of Synod 2, 15
Ordination Sermon 3, 41
Ordination of Candidates 30, 44
Orphan Home, Moneys for 43, 49
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee 47
President's Report 9-14
President's Report, Report of Committee on 30
Parochial Tables ' . . . . 56-59
Pastor's Call 60
Pilgrim Congr. and Reception of Tennessee Synod Part of 13-14, 30
Reporters to Papers 24
Roll of Ministers 5-6
Roll of Pastorates and Delegates .*.... 7-8
Speakers for Next Convention 3, 47
Schaeffer, Rev. G. F., Letter 50
Sermons and Addresses 51
Standing Resolutions 4
Standing Committees 19
State of the Church, Report of Committee 46
Synodical Calendar 2
Synodical Missionary •. ■ 31, 44, 45
Thanks, Resolution of 49
Theological Seminary, Report of Representative on Board. . 33
Time and Place of Next Annual Meeting 3, 50
Treasurer's Report 15-18
Treasurer, Remuneration of 28, 40
United Synod Missions, Report of Special Committee . . .34, 40, 41
Vacancies, Report of Committee 41
Addendum. — On Sunday at 11 a. m., Rev. J. A. More-
head, D. D., preached the ordination sermon after which
Messrs. G. H. L,. L,ingle, Chas. R. Pless, and E. P. Conrad
were solemnly consecrated to the holy ministry by the lay-
ing on of hands, the service being conducted by the Presi-
dent and Secretary, assisted by Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.,
and Rev. C. B. Miller of the Examining Committee.
Theological Seminary
OF THE
United $iJnod Evaqg. Lutheran Church in ttje 0outh,
Charleston County, South Carolina.
The Next Session Opens First "Wednesday in October, 1904.
For further information, address the Dean of the Seminary,
Rev. A. G. VOIGT, D. D.,
MT. PLEASANT, S. C.
ES^Your own institution needing and deserving your
patronage and cordial support.
Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT,
Preparing students regularly for Junior Class in best Colleges.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
With courses preparatory for College.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT,
Teaching all the essentials of a Commercial Course.
Literary Society Work, a Specialty.
Instruction Thorough.
Good, Commodious Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Very Moderate.
No annoying, unseen "extras."
IVIext Session Begins September 20th.
Correspondence solicited. Address,
g. f. McAllister or h. a. McCUllough,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C
Mont Affloena Female Seminary
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
Founded 1359.
FACULTY.
Eight in number, and only
Seminary and College
graduates of successful
teaching experience em-
ployed*
BUILDINGS.
Main Building and new
Annex, comprising fifty
rooms, connected by closed
corridor. Hot and cold
water; bath rooms, etc.
Accommodations for sixty
boarders.
COURSES.
Classical and English di-
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MINUTES
OF THE
ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD tf MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Pilgrim Church, Davidson County, North Carolina,
REV. P. J. WADE, Pastor,
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, J905.
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OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD tf MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Pilgrim Church, Davidson County, North Carolina,
REV. P. J. WADE, Pastor,
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1905.
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OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. GOX, D. D. . . . Granite Quarry, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. B. S. BROWN .... China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER Salisbury, N. C.
Statistical Sec'y— Rev. W. H. HILLER . . Concord, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG .... Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, and Rev. N. D. BODIE, Rev. J. L.
MORGAN, and Mr. JOHN A CLINE.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Rev. C. B. MILLER,
Rev. B. S. BROWN, Rev. W. A. SNYDER.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Chairman.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, CapT. JONAS COOK,
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Esq.
ARCHIVIST.
REV. CHARLES B. KING, Charlotte, N. C
SPEAKERS FOR 1906.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Principal Alternate.
REV. H. A. McCULLOUGH. Rev. J. H. C. FISHER.
MISSIONS.
REV. R. R. SOWERS. Rev. G. H. L. LINGLE.
BENEFICENCE.
Rev. W. A. SNYDER. Rev. W. H. HILXER.
ORDINATION.
REV. J. Q. WERTZ. REV. W. H. HILEER.
SENIOR MINISTER.
FIFTY-SIX YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
REV. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before first Sunday in May, 1906.
Place — St. John's church, Cabarrus county, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
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 objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
Resolved, 4. 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.)
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the payment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations ; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of the committee on
"Letters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That Standing Committee No. 10 shall consist of five
members, three ministers and two laymen, and that the committee
shall carefully revise the apportionment table each year and report
the same to the Secretary of Synod within ten days after the adjourn-
ment of Synod.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each
receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and Second Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina con-
vened in regular annual session in Pilgrim church, David-
son county, N. C, Rev. P. J. Wade, pastor, on Wednesday,
May 17, 1905, at 2 p. m. The President Rev. George H.
Cox, D. D., preached the synodical sermon, which was fol-
lowed by the synodical communion. Synod was formally
opened by the President. The roll of ministers was called
and the roll of the lay-delegates made up upon the presenta-
tion of their credentials.
Ministers.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. .
G. F. Schaeffer (a.e.) . .
J. H. Fesperman (a. e. ) .
W. R. Ketchie
R. L. Brown, (a. e.) . . .
R. C. Holland, D. D . . .
B. P. Parker (a. e.) . . .
Geo. H. Cox, D. D. . . .
H. M. Brown
B. S. Brown
T. H. Strohecker (a.) . .
J. H. Wilson
SYNODICAL ROLL.
CLERICAL.
When Ordained.
POSTOFFICE.
1849
. Charlotte, N. C.
1861
. Spartanburg, S. C.
1865
. Salisbury, N. C.
1868
. R. R. i,Mocksville,
N,
C
1868
. R. R. 6, Salisbury,
N.
C
1869
. Charlotte, N. C.
1871
. Gibsonville, N. C.
1872
. Granite Quarry, N.
C.
1873-
. Kurd's Mills, N. C.
1878
. China Grove, N. C.
1880
. Davidson, N. C.
1880
. Salisbury, N. C.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— CONCLUDED.
Ministers.
When Ordained.
POSTOFFICE.
13. Rev. J. Q. Wertz 1881 .
14- " J. W. Strickler 1882 .
15. " A. G. Voigt, D. D . . . . 1883 .
16. " C. L. T. Fisher (a. e) . . 1884 .
17. " H.A. Trexler 1886 .
18. " Chas. B. King 1887 .
19. " Chas. B. Miller 1887 .
20. " C. A. Brown 1887 .
21. " J. H. C. Fisher 1890 .
22. " J. E. Shenk 1890.
23. " P. J. Wade 1891
24. " F. M. Harr 1891 .
25. " V. Y. Boozer 1894 .
26. " N. D. Bodie 1894 .
27. " H. A. McCullough .... 1895
28. " Geo. S. Bearden 1895
29. " W. A. Snyder 1897 .
30. " W. A. Dutton 1897 .
31. " W. H. Hiller 1898
32. " C. L. Miller 1898 .
33. " C. B. Cox 1898
34. " T. C. Parker 1899
35. " C. W. Kegley 1901
36. " R. R. Sowers 1901
37. " L. P. Boland ...... 1901 .
38. " Edward Fulenwider . . . 1902
39. " V. C. Ridenhour 1902
40. " J. L. Morgan 1902
41. " C. P. Fisher 1903
42. " E. P. Conrad 1904
43. " G. H. L. Lingle 1904
44. " Chas. R. Pless 1904
45. " E. L. Ritchie 1905
. China Grove, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
. Cape Charles, Va.
. Manning, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. R. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. R. R. 5, Lexington, N. C.
. Rockwell, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. R. R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
. i2N.6thSt.,Wil'ton,N. C.
. R. R. 2, Gold Hill, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. Burlington, N. C.
. Bear Poplar, N. C.
. Wilmington, N. C.
. R. R. 4, Burlington, N. C
. R. R. 5, Salisbury, N. C.
. Lexington, N. C.
. Troutman, N. C.
. Enochville, N. C.
. Faith,, N. C.
. Winston, N. C.
. Gibsonville, N. C.
. Copal Grove, N. C.
. Spencer, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused.
(a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
LAY-DELEGATES WITH PASTORS AND PASTORATES.
ROWAN COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
i. Rev. J. H. Wilson .
2. Rev. C. L. Miller .
3. Rev. E. L. Ritchie .
4. Rev. G. H. C)X . .
5. Rev. C. B. Miller .
6. Rev. V. Y. Boozer .
St. John's
Haven
Christ's . -.
Wittenberg
St. Mark's
f Bethel \
(St. Paul's j - ' -
R. G. Kizer ....
C. M. Cress ....
S. C. Ketchie . . .
Tobias Lyerly . . .
J. M. Eddleman .
E. H. Miller . . .
Salisbury.
Salisbury.
Spencer.
Granite Quarry.
China Grove.
R. R. 1, Salisbury.
7. Rev. N. D. Bodie .
( Union \
\ Christiana J ' "
A. J. Thomas . . .
R. R. 6, Salisbury.
8. Rev. F. M. Harr
9. Rev. C. P. Fisher .
St Peter's
(Faith \
(Emmanuel/ " " '
J. H. A. Barger . .
J. C. Lingle ....
R. R. 6, Salisbury.
R. R. 3, Salisbury.
10. Rev. C. A. Brown .
n. Rev. J. Q. Wertz . .
( Organ 1
| Ebenezer { * " '
(Lutheran Chapel)
(Center Grove J
P. A Sloop ....
W. L. Kimball . .
Yost.
China Grove.
12. Rev. H. A. Trexler.
( Salem )
1 Grace J
S. G. Patterson . .
R. R. 2, China Grove.
13. Rev. T. C. Parker .
(St. Luke's \
(Concordia j ' * '
S. O Leazer (a. e.).
R. R. 1, Moresville.
14. Rev. J. L. Morgan .
j St. Enoch 1
1 Trinity j ' -
Prof. P. E. Wright.
China Grove.
15. Rev. L. P. Boland .
16. Vacant
( Lebanon )
\ Providence > .
( St. Matthew's )
St. Matthew's . . .
W. R. Ketchie . .
Dr.C. M. Poole . .
R. R. i, Mocksville.
Craven.
IREDELL COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
Rev. V. C. Ridenhour .
(St. Michael's)
< Amity V . .
(St. Paul's )
F. W. Lentz ....
Statesville.
CABARRUS COUNTY.
1. Rev. J. E. Shenk . .
2. Rev. J. W. Strickler.
3. Rev. W. H. Hiller .
4. Rev.H.A.McCullo'h
5. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher.
6. Rev. W. A. Dutton .
7. Vacant
Pastorates.
St. James ....
I St. Andrew's )
1 Mt. Hermon )
St. John's ....
Holy Trinity . .
Prosperity . . .
(St. Stephen's 1
(Mt. Olive j
Cold Water .
Delegates. P. O. of Delegates.
J. A. Cline . . .
G. A. Moser . . .
H. C. Ridenhour
John D. Beaver .
J. W. Lentz ,
Concord.
Concord.
Concord.
Mt. Pleasant.
R. R. 2, Gold Hill.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
1. Rev. R. C. Holland.
St. Mark's
M.L. Yeager (a. e.)
Charlotte.
(a. e.) Absent and excused.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O.'of Delegates.
i. Rev. W. A. Snyder .
2. Rev. C. W. Kegley .
St. Paul's
St. Matthew's ....
M. G. Tiencken . .
G. F. Seitter . . .
Wilmington.
Wilmington.
ALAMANCE COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
i. Rev. C. B. Cox . . .
( Macedonia )
( Peace ) ' " *
J. B. Summers . .
Burlington.
GUILFORD COUNTY.
i. Vacant
2. Rev. G. H.L. Lingle.
Pastorates.
f Low's 1
j Richland !
1 St. Paul's f ■
[ Zion J
| Frieden's")
( Sharon j " '
Delegates.
J. R. Smith . . . .
John Wagoner, Sr
P. O. of Delegates.
Liberty.
Burlington.
FORSYTH COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
i. Rev. E. P. Conrad .
(Bethany ~)
■< Nazareth > . . . .
{ Shiloh J
J. W. Styers . . .
Rural Hall.
DAVIDSON COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
' P. O. of Delegates.
Rev. P. J. Wade . . .
f St. Luke's )
< Pilgrim > .
(Reformation )
H. J. Link ....
Lexington.
STANLY COUNTY.
Pastors.
Pastorates.
Delegates.
P. O. of Delegates.
i. Rev. R. R. Sowers .
J St. Martin's )
S H Hearne . . .
Albemarle.
3. Rev. C. R. Pless . .
| Macedonia j
(Bethel )
< Luther's V . . . .
(Mt. Zion J
J. W. Taylor . . .
R. R. i, Gold Hill.
Member Ex-Officio— Mr. Jas. D. Heilig, Treasurer.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
The President read his report, which was received and
held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren : — In submitting this report, I desire, first, to ex-
press devout gratitude to God for his mercy and loving kindness, in
sparing our lives, preserving our health, and bestowing his blessings
upon us and our work during the year.
I desire, also, to testify to the uniform kindness and helpfulness of
all the members of the Synod, both clerical and lay, without which it
would be impossible for your President to perform the arduous duties
of the office.
Together we have wrought, during the year, harmoniously, profita-
bly, and I trust acceptably to our heavenly Father. Not all has been
accomplished that we had hoped for ; but, in addition to the regular
routine, we have taken advanced steps that, if vigorously followed up,
promise much for the future of our church and Synod.
A vital point for us to remember is that we are a Synod ; a closely
interwoven community, and not separate, independent congregations;
and that, as such, we stand or fall according as each part of our or-
ganization is loyal to all the rest. On this basis rests the success or
failure of every branch of our church work.
The many growing, prosperous towns upon our synodical territory,
in which there are now many members of our church, and more, con-
stantly gathering, without church-homes, and needing assistance in
securing such, as well as the general work of our United Synod, ap-
peal very strongly to us ; with all their splendid opportunities and
great responsibilities. We must see to it that this subject of missions,
both home and foreign, is given the time and the consideration com-
mensurate with its vast importance.
The increasing calls upon us for the means with which to carry for-
ward the various enterprises of the church may, sometimes, seem heavy
and burdensome. And yet, is it not a fact that the ministers of the
Synod have it in their power, not only to arouse the people to a deeper
interest in our work, and to more general and liberal offerings, but also
to lighten the burden by kindling a deeper sense of the privilege and
blessing of regular, systematic, intelligent giving?
I desire, also, to emphasize the fact, which should be more seriously
and universally accepted among us, that the Synod has a function
higher and holier than that of a mere legislative body. It is charged
with spiritual responsibilities; and, therefore, all of its legislation should
be conceived and executed under a deep and abiding sense of the in-
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spiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit. To this end, we all stand
in constant need of a stronger and more personal realization of our
responsibilities to God, and a closer abiding in His presence. The
very best preparation for the work of the Synod is that each of us
have such an entrance into the very heart of God, as to be endued
with power from on high ; and such a vital hold upon Christ that, as
the branch draws from the vine, so we shall draw into our lives the
very life and spirit of the Son of God.
The following are the official acts and events of the year :
APPLICATION FOR ORDINATION.
Mr. Ed. L. Ritchie of the senior class of our theological seminary
asks for ordination at this convention of Synod. He has accepted the
call to Christ church at Spencer.
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
1. Rev. J. E. Shenk from the Virginia Synod, Jan. i, 1905.
2. Rev. L. P. Boland from the South Carolina Synod, Jan. 5, 1905.
3. Rev. J. W. Strickler from the Virginia Synod, May 4, 1905.
4. Rev. Geo. S. Bearden from the South Carolina Synod, May 9, '05.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
1. Rev. Ewd. Fulenwider to synodical missionary, Sept. 29, 1904,
and took charge of the work Jan. 1, 1905.
2. Rev. E. C Witt to Christ church, Spencer, Oct. 31, 1904, and
took charge Jan. 1, 1905.
3. Rev. L. P. Boland to the Lebanon pastorate and took charge
Nov. 20, 1904.
4. Rev. T. C. Parker to St. Luke pastorate, Dec. 5, 1904, and took
charge Jan. 1. 1905.
5. Rev. J. E. Shenk to St. James church, Concord, and took charge
Jan. i, 1905.
6. Rev. R. R. Sowers to the Albemarle church, Feb. 19, and took
charge Apr. 1, 1905.
7. Rev. J. W. Strickler to St. Andrew's pastorate, Feb. 10, 1905,
and took charge May 1, 1905.
8. Rev. Ed. L. Ritchie to Christ church, Spencer, March 24, 1905.
9. Rev. W. H. Hiller to St. John church, Cabarrus county, March
26, and took charge April 1, 1905.
INSTALLATIONS.
1. Rev. C. L. Miller, Christ and Haven churches, June 5, 1904, by
Revs. J. H. Wilson and N. D. Bodie.
2. Rev. F. M. Harr, St. Peter pastorate, June 19, 1904, by Rev. N.
D. Bodie and the President of Synod.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
3. Rev. C. A. Brown, Organ pastorate, June 26, 1904, by Revs. J. Q.
Wertz and N. D. Bodie.
4. Rev. E. P. Conrad, Augsburg church, Winston, June 26, 1904, by
Revs. C. P. Fisher and C. L. Miller.
5. Rev. J. E. Shenk, St. James, Concord, Jan. 29, 1905, by Rev. W.
H. Hiller and the President of Synod.
6. Rev. L. P. Boland, Lebanon pastorate, April 30, 1905, by Rev. J.
Q. Wertz and the President of Synod.
SUPPLIES.
1. Mr. Ed. L. Ritchie, Christ church, Spencer, from May 22, 1904,
to Sept., 1904.
2. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Albemarle church from Sept., 1904, to April,
1905-
3. Rev. F. M. Harr, St. Peter church from Feb. 1, 1905, to May 17,
1905.
RESIGNATIONS.
i. Rev. A. R. Beck, Albemarle church, July 12, 1904.
2. Rev. B. S. Brown, St. Luke pastorate, Oct. 1, 1904.
3. Rev. Edw. Fulenwider, St. Andrew pastorate, Oct. 2, 1904.
4. Rev. T. C. Parker, St. John church, Cabarrus county, Dec. 5, 1904.
5. Rev. F. M. Harr, St. Peter pastorate, Jan. 31, 1905.
6. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Guilford pastorate, Feb. 1, 1905.
7. Rev. E. C. Witt, Christ church, Spencer, March 1, 1905.
8. Rev. W. H. Hiller, St. James church, Concord, Dec. 31, 1904.
TRANSFERS.
1. Rev. C. A. Phillips to the Georgia Synod, May 30, 1904.
2. Rev. A. R. Beck, to the Tennessee Synod, Sept. 23, 1904.
VACANCIES.
1. The Forsyth mission.
2. The Guilford pastorate.
3. Cold Water church.
4. Mt. Carmel church.
CORNER-STONES LAID.
1. Macedonia church, Stanly county, Oct. 29, 1904, by the President.
2. St. Andrew's church, Concord, Nov. 19, 1904, by the President.
DEDICATIONS.
1. Macedonia church, Stanly county, Oct. 30, 1904, by the President.
2. St. Andrew's church, Concord, Nov. 20, 1904, by the President.
THE NORTHERN CONFERENCE.
Rev. J. L- Morgan, the president of the Northern Conference, re-
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ports that they have had two meetings during the year, which were
well attended by both the ministers and the lay-delegates.
The conference, this year, has paid #50 on the salary of the pastor
of Christ church at Spencer.
The conference, through the President of Synod, made an effort to
arrange for supplying the Forsyth mission ; but, owing to a lack of
encouragement on the part of the mission, very little was accomplished.
The presidents of both conferences and Rev. D. I. Offman of the
Tennessee Synod, for a time, worked together caring for the Luther-
ans at Landis, a new mill-town in Rowan county. But, at length, be-
lieving that more could be accomplished by one man serving them,
and inasmuch as Rev. Offman was most conveniently located for the
work, and that most of the Lutherans living there were members of
his pastorate, our men withdrew from the work, giving it all over to
Rev. Offman.
The conference has appointed a committee to examine, and, if nec-
essary, to recommend revision of its constitution, so as to conform to
the revised constitution of Synod.
The next meeting of the conference will be held in St. Paul church,
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, pastor. The officers are Rev. J. L. Morgan, presi-
dent ; Rev. C. L. Miller, secretary ; Rev. P. J. Wade, treasurer.
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz, retiring president, reports that they have held
two meetings during the year which were well attended.
The conference has paid $50 this year, to assist in the support of
Rev. C. R. Pless, pastor of Bethel (Stanly) pastorate ; $25 was voted
to supplement the salary of the pastor at Spencer, but has not been
paid because not needed.
The conference asks Synod to decide whether a delegate to Synod
or Conference can be enrolled upon the reading of his certificate if he
is absent.
The next meeting will be held in Lutheran Chapel church. The
officers are : President, Rev. N. D. Bodie ; Secretary, Rev. C. R. Pless;
Treasurer, Mr. J. C. Lingle.
THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE UNITED SYNOD.
At its last convention the United Synod increased its apportionment
for home and foreign missions to $10,000 and $8,000 respectively.
This was based upon the reported enrollment of membership of the
different synods, and is at the rate, per capita, of 25 cents for home
and 20 cents for foreign missions.
The apportionment of the North Carolina Synod is estimated upon
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the reported active or resident membership, which is far below the en-
rollment. Upon this basis, the rate of apportionment should be 30
cents for home and 24 cents for foreign missions.
The Board of Missions of the United Synod asks that all of our con-
gregations set apart special seasons for gathering offerings for the work
of the United Synod, as follows : One Sunday in April, to be observed
by our Sunday-schools as Japan Missionary Day ; and in the congre-
gations, Whitsunday for foreign missions, and the second Sunday in
November for home missions.
The Board also calls attention to the fact that only about two-thirds
of the money raised by the Women's Synodical Missionary Conven-
tion is appropriated to the United Synod work ; and that, therefore,
it is unjust that congregations should have credit upon the United
Synod apportionment for the full amount contributed through said
channel.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
i. I call the attention of the Synod to the fact that, in the near fu-
ture, there is likely to be a large town, in Stanly county, where the
Whitney Co. is erecting its Electrical-Power-Plant, and suggest the
importance of planting our church there before the field is occupied
by others.
2. I recommend that arrangements be made for the permanent sup-
port of our synodical missionary.
3. I recommend that ordination take place during the Sunday
morning service in this Pilgrim church.
4. I recommend that the Synod give its official and hearty approval
of the "Women's Forward Movement," in the effort to raise $20,000
for missionary purposes, and that the amounts contributed by each
and all be reported to the Statistical Secretary, and that they be tabu-
lated and printed in the Minutes of Synod.
5. I recommend that the Synod give its official and hearty approval
of the plans inaugurated for the liquidation of the debt resting upon
our Orphan Home, and that the chairman of the United Synod's com-
mittee, Rev. J. H. Wilson, be accorded a time to present this import-
ant matter before Synod, and that when the work shall have been
completed, a full statement of the amounts contributed by our con-
gregations be printed in the Minutes of the Synod.
6. I recommend that the Synod, at this convention, define its rela-
tion to the "Collegiate Institute" now being conducted in the build-
ings of North Carolina College.
7. I recommend that Section 6 of Article III of the Constitution of
the Synod, be interpreted to mean that the newly elected officers of
14 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
the conferences shall be immediately installed and enter upon their
duties, but that the retiring presidents shall continue to be members
of the Executive Committee of Synod until the next annual conven-
tion of Synod.
8. I recommend that the 'Committee on Apportionment be instructed
to base their report upon the active or resident membership, at the
rate of 30c. per capita for home and 24c. for foreign missions of the
United Synod.
9. I recommend that this Synod approve of the action of the United
Synod, and instruct all of its congregations to set apart in their Sunday-
schools, one Sunday in April, for Japan Mission Day ; Whitsunday,
or the nearest convenient Sunday, for foreign missions ; and one Sun-
day in November for home missions ; at which times offerings shall
be taken and the amounts forwarded to the Treasurer of the Synod to
be credited upon their United Synod apportionment. And that the
Treasurer's receipt shall be sufficient voucher for the Finance Com-
mittee to give such credit in its report.
10. The following petitions have been received, and the congrega-
tions have been recognized as separate pastorates, each having all the
rights and privileges of the same. I trust that the Synod will approve
of this action.
To the President of the E. L. Synod of North Carolina,
Dear Brother : — Inasmuch as the St. Peter's congregation, one of
the congregations composing the St. Peter's pastorate, has withdrawn
from the pastorate, we, the undersigned, council of St. Matthew's
congregation, in the name of and for said congregation, respectfully
ask that this, the St. Matthew's congregation, be constituted a pas-
torate, with full power to call a pastor. This to be known as the St.
Matthew's pastorate.
This the 29th day of April, 1905.
Signed JOHN TREXLER, Chairman,
J. F. MORGAN, Secretary,
GEO. A. TREXLER,
DAVID M. MORGAN,
ELI WYATT,
SAMUEL BAME,
C. M. POOLE,
COUNCIE.
To the President of the E. L. Synod and Ministerium of North Caro-
lina, Greeting :
We, the members of St. Peter's E. L. church, constituting a part of
what is known as the St. Peter's pastorate of the above named Synod,
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hereby asks, through its council, that the pastoral relation between
the two congregations composing the charge, be dissolved, and that
we be allowed to call a pastor to serve the St. Peter's church alone.
We are reliably informed that a similar request has been made by
the St. Matthew's congregation, and we hereby express our willing-
ness to concur in the dissolution of the pastorate as it has heretofore
existed. Signed
O. M. HOLSHOUSER, BOYDEN TREXLER,
ARTHUR L. KLUTTZ, W. H. C. LYERLY,
PAUIv C. BARGER, J. H. A. BARGER,
Elders. Deacons.
12. At the last annual convention, the Board of Church Extension
reported that its assets amounted to $2,290.82, of which sum $1,443.95
was in cash ; and that for twelve months there had been no applica-
tion for a loan. Thus the funds of the board are lying dormant and
failing in the purpose for which they were given. May it not be pos-
sible that the regulations of the board are such as to prohibit needy
congregations from applying for a loan ? This fund should not be
idle while there are congregations or missions that are needing assist-
ance.
I therefore recommend that a special committee be appointed to
confer with the Board of Church Extension, with a view to making
the fund more available and upon easier terms.
conclusion.
And now with earnest prayer that faith, hope, and love may char-
acterize all of the proceedings of this convention, and that God's
blessings may rest upon all, I gratefully return to you the trust that
you so kindly committed to me a year ago. GEO. H. COX.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
President — Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Vice- President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Secretary — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. W. H. Hiller.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The officers were duly installed by Rev. A. G. Voigt.
On motion, tomorrow at 10 o'clock was fixed to hear Rev.
H. A. McCullough, Principal of Mount Pleasant Collegiate
Institute, in the interest of his school. The time immedi-
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ately following was granted Dr. Voigt, Dean of our Theo-
logical Seminary.
On motion, Rev. Dr. Holland, chairman of the Board of
Missions, and Rev. A. J. Stirewalt, missionary-elect to Ja-
pan, wTere given the hour of n a. m. tomorrow to present
the cause of missions.
On motion, Friday at 10:30 o'clock was designated Or-
phan Home hour.
On motion, Rev. C. B. Cox was excused from making
the address on beneficiary education at this convention of
Synod.
Hours for the sessions of Synod were fixed from 9 a. m.
to 5 p. m.
Adjourned, all uniting in the Lord's Prayer.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, May 18, 9 a. m.
Devotional service by Rev. H. A. Trexler.
After the calling of the roll, Synod heard the Treasurer's
Report, which was received and held for the proper com-
mittee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
oe North Carolina.
home MISSIONS.
1904. Dr.
May 4. To amt. in bank . . . $ 185 35
To amt. Finance Com. — Christiana . . 545 52
To collection 7 30
May 15. To amt. Dr. G. F. Schaeffer 8 00
Aug. 18. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas . . . 200 00
Sept. 30. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Tr., surplus 349 00
Oct. 18. To amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, Tr. for Spencer 11 75
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Nov. 2. To amt. John K. Patterson, Treas. St.
James, Concord $ 12 50
Nov. 26. To amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, Tr. for Spencer 25 00
Dec. 6. To amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, Tr. , collection
Spencer 5 08
1905-
Jan. 7. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Tr., Burl. . 50 00
May 3! To amt int. Rev. B. S. Brown .... 60 00
May 16. To amt. donat'nRev. Dr. G. F. Schaeffer 10 00 $1469 50
1904. Cr.
May 12. By chk. Rev. C. A. Phillips $ 37 50
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 50 00
May 16. By chk. Rev. A. R. Beck 200 00
May 21. By chk. Rev. C. L. Miller 14 60
May 26. By chk. Rev. E. P. Parker 35 00
June 29. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
July 14. By chk. Rev. C. L. Miller 37 50
Aug. 19. By chk. Rev. A. R. Beck 66 67
Aug. 29. By chk. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 57 00
Sept. 22. By chk. Rev. E. D. Ritchie, bal. ... 28 50
Oct. 17. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
Oct. 18. By chk. Rev. C. L. Miller 62 50
Nov. 10. By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 50 00
Nov. 23. By chk. Rev. C. P. Fisher 25 00
1905-
Jan. 7. By chk. Rev. Dr. Geo. H. Cox — expenses 10 00
By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
Jan. 17. By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider, bal. ... 8 00
Feb. 4. By chk. Rev. C. D. Miller 62 50
Feb. 21. By chk. Rev. L. P. Boland 37 50
Feb. 25. By chk. Rev. C. P. Fisher 25 00
Mar. 1. By chk. Rev. E. C. Witt 70 83
Mar. 30. By chk. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
Mar. 31. By chk. Rev. C D. Miller 62 50
April 21. By chk. Rev. D. P. Boland 27 50 $1143 10
foreign missions.
1904. Dr.
May 12. Amt. Finance Committee — Christiana $171 21
July 30. Amt. Children's Soc, St. Stephen's S. S. 1 00
1905-
April 4. Amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte 25 00
April 6. Amt. St. James 34 82
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April 6. Amt. Augsburg mission $ 5 00
April 11. Amt. Christiana 8 20
April 13. Amt. Holy Trinity 7 40
April 18. Amt. Union 9 23
April 20. Amt. St. Enoch's 3 00
April 21. Amt. St. Luke's, Davidson 3 46
Amt. Pilgrim's 4 35
April 24. Amt. Trinity 1 88*
May 6. Amt. St. Peter's 8 33
May 9. Amt. Organ 4 80
Amt. Ebenezer 6 08
May 12. Amt. St. John's, Salisbury 10 13
Amt. Faith 3 50
Amt. "Emmanuel's 3 25
May 15. Amt. Albemarle 4 00 $ 314 64
1904. Cr.
May 5. By check — J. W. Eberly 171 21
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April 6. By receipt — John A. Cline 34 82
By check— John A. Cline 31 00
May 12. By check 73 61
By amt. in bank 400$ 314 64
synodicaiv treasury.
Dr.
To amt. in bank $136 67
To amt. Finance Committee ..... 588 65
To amt. Rev. J. H. Wilson, Depositary . 163 00
To amt. John K. Patterson, executor . . 536 00
To amt. Augsburg mission 8 30
To amt. A. Lafayette Barringer .... 5 00 $1437 62
Cr.
By receipts in reports $I3^> 69
By cash paid sexton 3 00
By chk. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, Sec .... 15 00
By chk. Henkel & Co 132 47
By amt. Theo. Prof., salary ...... 21 75
By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas ... 100 00
By amt. J. H. Rehder 354 00
1905.
Jan. 2. By amt. J. D. Heilig 536 00
By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer— stationery 6 50
1904.
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June 1. By amt. J. D. Heilig, Treas $ 25 00
Feb. 1. By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer 4 40
Feb. 18. By amt. Hon. C. H. Duls 82 20
Mar. 29. By amt. Rev. E. Fulenwider 18 50
April 10. By amt. Rev. J. H. Wilson 1 20
May 8. By amt. Rev. Dr. Geo. H. Cox — exp . . 2 98 $1439 69
synodical missionary.
1904. Dr.
May 30. St. James, Concord $ 12 89
June 4. St. Paul's, Wilmington 50 00
June 9. St. Mark's, China Grove 6 79
St. Paul's, Rowan 5 00
June 14. St. Matthew's, Wilmington 6 25
Wittenberg 1 25
June 21. Center Grove 6 50
June 29. St. John's, Cabarrus 3 00
July 5. St. Luke's, Rowan 10 74
July 7. St. Paul's, Wilmington 50 00
July 11. Christiana 7 92
July 12. Concordia 5 00
July 18. Faith 3 75
July 21. St. Duke's and Pilgrim's 10 00
July 30. St. Andrew's 2 50
Aug. 4. Emmanuel's 1 25
Aug. 29. Christ's 5 13
Sept. 9. St. Matthew's, Wilmington 6 25
Oct. 14. St. John's, Cabarrus 8 00
Oct. 24. St. Andrew's . . ._ 2 50
Oct. 31. St. Matthew's, Rowan 7 50
St. Peter's 7 50
Bethel, Rowan 5 73
Albemarle 5 00
Lutheran Chapel 7 25
St. Matthew's, Wilmington 6 25
Organ 23 00
Frieden's 10 00
Sharon 5 00
St. Enoch's 5 00
Trinity 10 00
Janry. 10. St. Mark's, China Grove 7 05
Janry. 10. St. Paul's, Rowan 912
Nov,
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Dec.
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St. Mark's, Charlotte $ 12 50
Holy Trinity 6 25
St. Enoch's 5 00
St. Paul's, Rowan 5 7°
Union 15 00
St. Matthew's, Wilmington 6 25
Christiana 3 00
St. James . . . . 29 26
Ebenezer 6 65
Faith 221
Emmanuel 3 50 $ 408 44
Cr.
By amt. Rev. E. Fulenwider $ 83 33
By amt. Rev. E. Fulenwider 166 67
By amt. Rev. E. Fulenwider 83 33
By amt. to balance 75 1 1 $ 408 44
$20,000 FUND.
Dr.
Albemarle $ 4 00
Wittenberg Sunday-school 4 32
Wittenberg Sunday-school 1 00
Albemarle 2 00 $ n 32
Cr.
By chk. J. A. Cline, treasurer $ 11 32
orphan fund.
Dr.
Amt. in bank $ 36 80
Amt. Finance Committee 5 50
Amt. Salem 4 00
Union 9 00
Wittenberg 6 75
Amt. St. John's, Salisbury 52 40
Amt. Uuther League, Salisbury .... 5 00
Christiana 3 00
Amt. St. Matthew's 3 50 $ 125 95
Cr.
By amt. Paul S. Davis $ 42 30
By amt. Paul S. Davis 19 75
By amt. Paul S. Davis 52 40
By amt. in bank 11 50 $ 125 95
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Febry.
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March
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March
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April
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May
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May
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atlanta mission.
1904. Dr.
Nov. 23. St. John's, Salisbury $ 8 75
Dec. 1. Salem 9 70
Grace 7 40
St. Luke's, Davidson 4 35
Pilgrim 7 92
Dec. 15. St. Peter's 8 00
St. Matthew's, Rowan 8 00
Febry. 1. Holy Trinity 5 70 $ 59 82
1904. Cr.
Dec. 7. By chk. J. A. Cline, Treasurer $ 38 12
1905-
May 12. By chk. J. A. Cline, Treasurer 21 70 $ 59 82
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
I904.
May 12. To amt. in bank $ 35 25
To amt. Finance Com., Christiana . . 140 52
To amt. Rev. T. C. Parker 2 00
To amt. Rev. P. J. Wade 3 00
To amt. Rev. H. A. McCullough .... 1 50
To amt. Rev. J. Q. Wertz 2 50
To amt. Rev. H. A. Trexler 2 50
To amt. Rev. R. R. Sowers 2 00
To amt. Rev. C. L. Miller 1 50
To amt. Rev. C. A. Brown 2 40
To amt. Rev. C. P. Fisher 2 00
To amt. Rev. C. B. Miller 6 00
To amt. Rev. R. L. Brown 60
To amt. Rev. A. R. Beck 2 50
To amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer 2 75
To amt. Rev. G. H. Cox 1 50
To amt. Rev. J. H. Wilson 10 00
To amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 2 50
To amt. Rev. E. Fulenwider 2 30
To amt. Rev. Dr. A. G. Voigt 13 00
To amt. Rev. G. F. Schaeffer 2 00
To amt. Rev. N. D. Bodie 2 50
To amt. Rev. Dr. R. C. Holland .... 12 00
To amt. Rev. N. D. Bodie 2 50 $ 255 32
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beneficiary education.
1904. Dr.
May 12. To amt. to balance - $ 7 06
To amt. Finance Committee 182 00
May 14. To amt. collection 21 69 $ 210 75
1904. Cr.
Oct. 18. To check Reuben Goodman $ 50 00
1905.
Janry. 17. To chk. Reuben Goodman ...... 50 00
To balance no 75 $ 210 75
theological professor's salary.
1904. Dr.
May 12. To amt. Finance Committee $178 75
To amt. Synodical Treas 21 25 $ 200 00
1904. Cr.
May 16. By chk. Hon. C. M. Efird | 200 00
home missions — united synod.
1904. Dr.
May 12. Amt. Finance Com., Christiana .... $190 93
Dec. 1. Amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, St. Luke's ... 4 35
Amt. Rev. P. J. Wade, Pilgrim .... 7 92 $ 203 2c
1904. Cr.
May 16. By chk. J. W. Eberly, Esq $190 93
By chk. Rev. W. H. Riser : 3 00
By balance 9 27 $ 203 20
church extension.
1904. Dr.
May 12. To amt. Finance Committee . . ... $ 100 25 $ 100 25
Cr.
May 16. By chk. Dr. Stevens $ 100 25
Most respectfully submitted,
May 17, 1905. JAMES D. HEILIG.
The President announced the standing committees as fol-
lows :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President' s Report. — Revs. W. A. Snyder, J. H. C.
Fisher, J. O. Wertz, and Messrs. G. F. Seiter and P. A.
Sloop.
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2. On State of the CAurck.-R.eys. N. D. Bodie, J. W.
Strickler, H. A. McCullough, and Messrs. R. G. Kizer and
Tobias Lyerly.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. W. H.
Hiller, J. E. Shenk, J. H. Wilson, and Messrs. J. M. Ed-
dleman and J. H. A. Barger.
4. On Report of the Executive Committee. — Revs. R. C.
Holland, A. G. Voigt, V. C. Ridenhour, and Messrs. J. C.
Lingle and W. L. Kimball.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. E. P.
Conrad, G. S. Bearden, H. M. Brown, and Messrs. J. B.
Summers and H. C. Ridenhour.
6. On Letters and Petitions. — Revs. C. R. Pless, H. A.
Trexler, C. P. Fisher, and Messrs. M. G. Tiencken and
John Wagoner.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. G. H. Lingle, T. C. Parker, L,.
P. Boland, and Messrs. J. D. Beaver and H. J. Sink.
8. On Finances. — Rev. C. B. Cox and Mr. E. H. Miller
and Dr. C. M. Poole.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. F. M. Harr, C. L. Miller,
R. R. Sowers, and Messrs. J. R. Smith and J. W. Styers.
10. On Apportio?iments . — Revs. C. L,. Miller, B. S. Brown,
J. L. Morgan, and Messrs. J. A. Cline and R. G. Kizer.
11. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. C. A. Brown, W. R.
Ketchie, W. A. Dutton, and Messrs. S. G. Patterson and
C. M. Cress.
The Executive Committee's Report was read, received,
and held for committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your Executive Committee respectfully submit the following report :
The work of the year has been heavy, requiring eight meetings and
extra work by sub-committees, but it has been done cheerfully ; and,
we trust, to the best interest of Synod and our Lutheran church.
24 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
I. HOME MISSIONS.
We are glad to be able to report our mission work in good shape.
With the exception of the Forsyth field there is no vacancy, pastors
being either on the ground or secured for every field. All salaries
have been paid in full to April first and May first.
1. Chestnut Hill. — Rev. C. L, Miller is the faithful and active pas-
tor of this mission. His peculiar fitness for this work is shown by
the substantial growth of the mission and its development along all
lines.
2. Spencer. — Much difficult)' has been experienced in getting a per-
manent pastor for this important field. Student E. L. Ritchie did
splendid work as supply during the summer months. Rev. E. C.
Witt, of Florida, having accepted a regular call, took charge January
J> I9°5i Dut after two months gave up the work and returned to
Florida. Mr. Ritchie has accepted the call to become regular pastor,
and will enter upon his duties after his ordination at this meeting of
Synod. The Northern Conference has contributed this year $50 to-
ward the salary of the missionary.
3. Lebanon. — This newly constituted pastorate is on the funds of
Synod at the rate of $130 annually. Rev. L,. P. Boland has been the
missionary since November 15, 1904, and is doing faithful and com-
mendable service.
4. St. Andrew's. — This field was made vacant the first of January
by the resignation of Rev. Fulenwider, and remained so until the first
of May when Rev. J. W. Strickler took up the work.
5. Burlington. — Rev. C. B. Cox, the missionary, has rendered valu-
able service, and the churches are progressing nicely under his wise lead-
ership. The Women's Synodical Missionary Society is supporting this
mission at present.
6. Forsyth. — This field has been vacant all the year, and is still
vacant, all efforts to obtain the services of a pastor having failed.
7. Faith. — The Faith pastorate has been aided to the amount of
$50. As the result of the diligent and efficient work of Pastor C. P.
Fisher, no aid will be needed in the future, the pastorate having be-
come sufficiently strong to support its pastor without outside help.
8. Albemarle. — Rev. A. R. Beck resigned this work in July. They
were without a pastor until April 1, 1905, when Rev. R. R. Sowers
took charge. We are glad to report that through the influence of Dr.
Cox, who gave them supply service, the congregation has declared
itself self-sustaining, and is no longer on the funds of Synod.
The total amount paid our missionaries during the year is $1,243.10.
The amount pledged for next year is as follows : Chestnut Hill, $250 ;
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
Spencer, $275 ; Lebanon, $130 ; St. Andrew's, $100 ; Burlington, $175 ;
Forsyth, $150 ; total, $1,080.
All of our missions and missionaries are worthy the continued sup-
port of Synod.
II. SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
Soon after the adjournment of Synod, steps were taken toward
placing a synodical missionary in the field. After several months of
unavoidable delay, Rev. Edward Fulenwider accepted the call and
entered upon the work January 1, 1905. At first the field of operation
embraced Lexington, Thomasville, High Point, and Greensboro, but
after the missionary had been on the ground for some time ; and, in
company with the President of Synod, had made a thorough canvass
of the field, he recommended the concentration of efforts at present
on Lexington with a general oversight of the other points. This was
done, and he was instructed to proceed with the organization of a
congregation at Lexington, the Executive Committee assuring him
that when organized the Synod would stand by its pledge and give
them at least $550 toward the purchase of a lot for a church, — see
Minutes, 1902, page 25.
The missionary is holding regular services at Thomasville where he
has found 28 Lutherans. A church is needed here. He does not hold
services at the other two places, but has made a second canvass of
High Point where 25 Lutherans have been found and equally as many
who have been or should be Lutherans. A number of these can be
reclaimed. He says : "The town is rapidly becoming a city. Real
estate is high, but will be higher. By all means let us have a church
here, and soon.
The situation at Greensboro is hopeful, but as the missionary had
not made a second canvass there at the time of his last report we are
unable to make a fuller report. He will submit to Synod a full re-
port of all his work.
III. BENEFICIARY.
We have only one beneficiary, Mr. R. A. Goodman, Junior at Roa-
noke College, who has received $100. His reports show his class-
standing to be exceptionally good. He is a promising and worthy
young man.
IV. OTHER MATTERS.
I. The Blackwelder Bequest. — We were notified that this money,
which amounted to $530, would not be paid over to Synod except
through a trustee ; therefore, Mr. J. D. Heilig was appointed Synod's
trustee to receive it. It was invested for a few months at 6 per cent,
interest, but is now in the treasury at Synod's disposition.
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2. Finding no ordination certificate blanks on hand we had fifty
made for the especial use of our Synod. We also had made suitable
stationery for the use of the Executive Committee, and blanks for the
use of missionaries in making their quarterly reports.
V. RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. Inasmuch as the Lutherans of Lexington are now organized into
a congregation that bids fair to become self-supporting before many
years, we recommend that Synod carry out the spirit of its pledge to
them and give them a church lot.
2. We recommend that Synod make provision for the permanent
support of the synodical missionary. The salary at present is $i,ooo,
he to bear all expenses. The voluntary pledges for this work last
year amounted to less than $8oo, much of which has not been paid.
Something must be done.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
B. S. BROWN,
J. H. WILSON,
J. Q. WERTZ,
J. L. MORGAN,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. D. HEILIG,
J. A. CLINE.
This was adopted as a standing resolution of Synod :
Resolved, That Standing Committee No. io shall consist of five
members, three ministers and two laymen, and that this committee
shall carefully revise the apportionment table each year and report
the same to the Secretary of Synod within ten days after the adjourn-
ment of Synod.
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
The hour for the special order having arrived, Synod
heard Prof. McCullough in behalf of the Collegiate Insti-
tute. On motion, the written report which he submitted
was received and referred to the Committee on Church In-
stitutions.
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPALS OF THE COLLEGIATE IN-
STITUTE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
GENTLEMEN : — The Collegiate Institute has enjoyed a uniformly
good year. The health of the faculty and students has been splendid.
There has not been a case of serious sickness during the year. Reg-
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ular, systematic work has been done throughout the session. The
deportment of the students has been manly and considerate. Con-
stant harmony has prevailed among the students, and the best of feel-
ing between student body and faculty. Hazing and rowdyism are
not practiced, and many of the objectionable features incident to stu-
dent life have been banished. A sense of honor is consequently fos-
tered which proves invaluable in the proper regulation of the school.
ENROLLMENT.
The enrollment for the present year shows a substantial increase
over that of the past. The total enrollment for the year numbers
eighty-three (83), representing three States.
IMPROVEMENTS .
Many timely and much needed improvements have been made.
In our last report your attention was called to the need of new roofs
on the wing buildings and residence. We are glad to report that the
committee appointed by the board promptly provided the means, and
with the assistance of friends of the community put on the roofs.
Recognizing the need of better school furniture, we inaugurated a
plan last summer to raise the necessary funds to procure the same.
We were gratified by the generous response of friends, and as a result
all the class rooms have been furnished with modern recitation seats
of the best make, and the preparatory department with the latest au-
tomatic single desks. The interior of the main building was repaired
throughout ; the dormitories were renovated, and the halls, reading
room, and recitation rooms were murescoed. The great need of a
suitable hall in which to hold commencement and other public exer-
cises was also brought to your attention. Desiring to meet the press-
ing need, every feasible plan was duly considered. Finally by the
generous co-operation of the firm of Cook & Foil a fortunate arrange-
ment was effected whereby the Collegiate Institute and Mont Amoena
Seminary now have a modern, well equipped auditorium, in which
commencement exercises will be held this year. The firm erected in
the center of town a large, two-story brick building. The second
story was constructed especially for an auditorium, having an inclined
floor, a large elevated stage, and being so proportioned as to insure
proper acoustics. It has been furnished with modern opera chairs
and other needed equipments, making a neat auditorium with a seat-
ing capacity of six hundred. The two institutions have furnished
the hall at a cost of about one thousand dollars ($1,000), and the
ownership of the furniture is to remain with the institutions. We
already have in hand a considerable portion of this amount, and feel
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assured that the remainder will be forthcoming from generous friends.
We have set on foot another movement, and committees have been
appointed from each of the literary societies to raise funds for needed
improvements on the society halls. It is hoped that by the opening
of the next session the halls will be artistically furnished. "We have
been anxious to improve the libraries and render them more service-
able to the students. To this end we have been soliciting new books,
and are glad to report another donation. Mrs. Martha A. Dreher
(widow of the Rev. Daniel Dreher), of Winston, N. C, donated a
large part of her husband's library to the institute.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts from tuition and room rent to date $1221 19
From interest on invested endowment 275 55
From interest on uncollected endowment bonds 47 70
From rent of land 53 93
Total $1598 37
Expended for canvassing, advertising, fuel, service, and in-
cidentals 280 95
Donations received from friends for school furniture and other
improvements $ 137 80
Expended for furniture and other improvements 226 10
INCREASED TEACHING FORCE.
The high standard of work which the Collegiate Institute has set
for itself in preparing young men thoroughly for the Junior class in
leading colleges and the growth of the school made it necessary to
add another, the fourth man to the faculty. We were unwilling to
engage any but a thoroughly competent and experienced teacher.
The institution, we feel, is to be congratulated upon the selection
made. Professor D. R. Riser, of Leesville, S. C, a graduate of New-
berry College, who has had several years of eminently successful ex-
perience in teaching and has just spent a year in Yale University,
making a specialty of the branches he is to teach, has accepted the
professorship of Latin and Greek.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. The buildings of the Collegiate Institute are insured for $5, 384,
and as said buildings are the property of the North Carolina Synod,
we would ask, through you, that Synod meet the premiums on insur-
ance, which amount to about $100.
2. As the endowment of the Institute is quite limited, and as the
necessary expenses of conducting a high grade school must neces-
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sarily increase with the growth of the school, we would recommend,
through you, that Synod be asked to devise a plan by which an Im-
provement Fund may be created to keep the buildings in good repair,
and thus leave all revenue accruing to the school to meet current ex-
penses.
OUTLOOK FOR NEXT SESSION.
We are glad to report to you that the work of the present session
has been highly satisfactory. The young men have applied them-
selves to their duties with commendable fidelity. They seem to be
well satisfied, and the majority of them intend to return. The indi-
cations are bright for next session, and in order that more effective
work may be done arrangements have been made for holding Educa-
tional Rallies at the following points during the summer : St. Paul's,
Rowan county ; Union, Rowan county ; Troutman's, Iredell county ;
and St. Martin's, Stanly county.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
Principals.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
At the appointed hour, Synod heard Dr. A. G. Voigt,
Dean, report on the work of the Theological Seminary.
This resolution was then adopted :
Resolved, That the President of Synod shall appoint annually a
minister of this body to deliver an address to the students of the Mt.
Pleasant Collegiate Institute, setting before them the claims of the
Gospel ministry.
Dr. Voigt was appointed to deliver the address for the
next session.
The following report was adopted :
EX-SECRETARY'S REPORT.
Your Secretary begs leave to submit the following report for the
past year :
1. Within four weeks after the adjournment of Synod, 2,000 copies
of the Minutes were printed and distributed at a cost of $125.78, the
bill of which is herewith submitted for payment.
2. The contract for the printing of 2,000 copies of the Minutes of
this convention has been made with Messrs. Henkel & Co. at $1.72
per page. The contract calls for the work to be done within four
weeks after first copy of manuscript is in their hands or a forfeit of
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$1.50 per day for time after the limit, provided all proof is promptly
returned and they do not have to wait for copy of manuscript.
3. In obedience to instruction I had 200 copies of the revised con-
stitution of Synod printed at a cost of $30.81, which bill is yet to be
paid. One copy was sent to every minister of Synod. The rest are
in the hand of the Secretary, and a copy may be had by any one upon
application.
As directed by Synod I subscribed for the Lutheran Visitor and Our
Church Paper, and have clipped all matter that may be of historical
value, which matter is ready to be turned over to the Archivist.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER.
Adjourned for the special order for the hour.
Rev. A. J. Stirewalt and Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., 'ad-
dressed Synod on the subject of foreign missions.
Offering for the Japan mission $14.87.
THIRD SESSION.
Thursday, 2 p. m.
Opened with prayer by Rev. J. L. Morgan.
The Report of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
Mt. Amoena Seminary was received and referred to com-
mittee.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
MONT AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, May 15, 1905.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Brethren : I am pleased to report that Mont Amoena Female
Seminary has enjoyed a very successful year, having enrolled 87 stu-
dents : 61 of whom are boarders. At commencement 16 young ladies
will receive diplomas of graduation. There was not a single case of
serious sickness among the students during the year. The deport-
ment of the young ladies is commended.
The Treasurer of the Faculty paid all bills promptly. An insurance
of $2,500, on the property, is carried ; $1,400 of which is to protect a
loan due to North Carolina College.
The Treasurer of the Board received from the Treasurer of the Fac-
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ulty $150 rent money, $88.40 of which was paid to the Treasurer of
North Carolina College being the interest on said loan. The balance
was expended on repairs on the buildings and grounds.
Respectfully submitted,
JONAS COOK,
Chmn. Board Trustees.
In rendering reports on the State of the Church the pas-
tors were, by motion, directed to hand in their reports with-
out reading, but the lay-delegates were required to report
orally.
On motion, Rev. Sowers, late pastor of the Guilford pas-
torate, was requested to make up the statistical report of
the pastorate.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF DELEGATION TO UNITED SYNOD.
At the eighth convention of the United Synod, held in New Market,
Va., on 27th of July, 1904, the Synod of North Carolina had present
eight clerical and two lay-delegates. The other synods were well
represented, and the convention was marked by great earnestness and
perfect harmony. Some very important measures were enacted, such
as the consolidation of the church papers, the raising the apportion-
ments for Home and Foreign Missions to f 10,000 and $8,000 respec-
tively, with instructions to the Board of Missions to send to Japan a
third missionary as soon as practicable, the adoption of the Orphan
Home and the assumption of the debt of $16,000 still resting upon it,
and the appointment of a commission to devise and execute methods
for the collection of the same. The key-note of all its deliberations
seemed to be, "go forward."
Representatives from the General Synod and General Council were
present conveying in enthusiastic terms the greetings of these great
Lutheran bodies. The next convention will be held in Dallas, N. C,
in July, 1906.
A new Board of Missions was appointed, consisting of one repre-
sentative from each synod. The bonds of fellowship among the
several synods were evidently strengthened, and the spirit of co-opera-
tion was evinced in the unanimity which characterized all the sessions
of this body, and the conviction prevailed that the United Synod was
organized for work, and was actuated by a serious purpose to seek to
fulfill its divinely appointed mission in this Southland.
Respectfully submitted, R. C. HOLLAND, Chairman.
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This report was received for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the Report of the President of the Synod beg
to report that this document displays conscientious care and wisdom
on the part of the President in administering the affairs of Synod, and
deserves the highest commendation.
The committee recommends :
i. That the official acts noted in the report be approved.
2. That the query of the Southern Conference be answered thus :
Absent delegates who send credentials shall be enrolled, but shall be
required to present an excuse.
3. That the possible interests in Stanly county at the Whitney plant
be entrusted to the Executive Committee with power to act.
4. That the support of the Synodical Missionary be made permanent.
5. That ordination occur on Sunday morning, May 21st, in this
Pilgrim church.
6. That item 4 be approved.
7. That item 5 be approved.
8. That Synod definitely define its relation to the Collegiate Insti-
tute at Mt. Pleasant, and that action deferred for the present.
9. That the interpretation as suggested in item 7 shall obtain.
10. That the Committee on Apportionment be instructed to fix the
rate per capita thus : 25c. for Home Missions ; 20c. for Foreign Mis-
sions— on the basis of enrolled membership as reported at this con-
vention.
11. That item 9 be approved.
12. That St. Matthew's and St. Peter's be constituted separate pas-
torates.
13. That a committee of two pastors and one layman be appointed
to confer with the Board of Church Extension for the purpose of mak-
ing this fund more available. W. A. SNYDER,
J. H. C. FISHER,
P. A. SLOOP,
G. F. SEITTER,
J. Q. WERTZ.
Items 1 to 7 adopted. Under item 8 it was ordered that
a committee be appointed to formulate something for Syn-
od's consideration, and report tomorrow.
Committee : Revs. R. C. Holland, J. H. Wilson, N. D.
Bodie, C. A. Brown, and H. A. McCullough.
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Items 9 to 13 adopted.
The committee called for in item 13 was appointed as
follows : Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. H. A. McCullough,
and Mr. John A. Cline.
Adopted as a whole.
This report was adopted :
REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
A successful session of this institution closed on the 10th of May,
1905, twelve students being in attendance. Of this number six were
graduated, viz., J. Bowman Derrick, Henry A. Kistler, John C. Peery,
Edward L. Ritchie, Henry L. Seagle, and L. Bittle Spracher. Mr.
Chas. J. Sox was partly a Senior, and was granted a certificate of
having pursued a two years' course.
Mr. Edward L. Ritchie is of this Synod, and is a candidate for ordi-
nation at this convention of Synod.
Dr. A. G. Voigt, Dean of the Seminary, has been laborious and
faithful, and managed the affairs of the institution most successfully,
securing continuous class-room work for the students, notwithstand-
ing the changes which have taken place in the teaching force.
Shortly after the beginning of the session, Rev. Prof. M. G. G-
Scherer, D. D., resigned. His resignation was accepted at his earnest
request, and took effect Jan. r, 1905.
Rev. L. G. M. Miller, D. D., was elected to the vacant professor-
ship, and he entered upon his duties April i, 1905.
During the vacancy the Dean was assisted by Rev. J. W. Horine,
Dr. M. G. G. Scherer, and Dr. Chas. Koerner, pastors of the Charleston
churches. Arrangement has been made whereby partial service can
be secured from several Charleston pastors during the coming session.
The catalogue of i904-'5 has been issued, giving the names of the
Board of Directors and Faculty, and other useful information. An
interesting feature of the catalogue is the presentation of the names
of all the students since 1834.
We learn that while the prospects for the coming year are not
especially bright, it is the hope of the friends that the enrollment will
not fall short of the year just past.
The loyalty of this Synod to this Seminary has not abated, though
it is a matter of regret that we will likely not have a representative
among the student body during the session of 1905-6.
1. We recommend that the Synod pay as usual its apportionment
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toward the current expenses of the Seminary. For this year its quota
is $133-
2. We recommend that amount contributed to this object by the
churches in excess of this sum be placed in the hands of the Dean to
be used to aid needy students. R. C. HOLLAND.
The following was presented for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Your Committee on Unfinished Business would submit the follow-
ing report :
i. Page 29. Has a proper deed been made for the Blackwelder land,
and has the money been divided as directed ?
2. Page 30, item 2. Did the special committee have a conference
with the committee from the Tennessee Synod, and with what result ?
3. Page 30, item 6. Did the Treasurer pay the Synod's note for
publishing the History of Synod ?
4. Page 30, item 8. Has the Archivist prepared a place for the
safe-keeping of the archives of Synod ?
5. Page 31, item 2. The constitution of the Board of Trustees of the
disabled Ministers' Fund is to be considered at this convention.
6. Page 34, item 2. Has the pastorate, composed of Lebanon and
Davie churches, been formed as directed?
7. Page 36, item 1. Did the President request the officers of W. H.
and F. M. convention to deposit copies of their Minutes with the
Archivist of Synod ?
8. Page 37, item 4. "What has the President done about Mt. Carmel?
9. Page 37, item 7. What has the President done about Cold Water
church ?
10. Page 42. Has the Depositary any report to make concerning
the disposition of the History of the Synod ?
xi. Page 44. Is the committee to reframe proposed amendments
to the constitution ready to report ?
12. Page 47. Are the appointed speakers for this convention pre-
pared to render the service designated ?
13. Page 49. Has the treasurer of the Church Extension Board
executed his bond, as required, and invested the fund at the largest
interest to be obtained.
Respectfully submitted, E. P. CONRAD,
A. M. BROWN,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
J. B. SUMMERS,
H. C. RIDENHOUR,
Committee.
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Item 1. Yes.
Item 2. Yes. See Report of Committee of Conference
relative to closer Union, and the Free Conference.
Item 4. Yes.
Item 5. Amended thus, that a committee be appointed
to take this matter in hand and report during this meeting
of Synod. Committee—Revs. C. L. Miller, C. A. Brown,
and N. D. Bodie.
Item 6. Yes.
Item 7. Yes.
Items 8 and 9. The duty attended to. On motion, both
Mt. Carmel and Cold Water were referred to the Southern
Conference.
Item 10. Yes. See Report of Depositary.
Adjourned pending the consideration of item 11. Prayer
by Rev. J. W. Strickler.^
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday, May 19, 9 a. m.
Devotional service conducted by Rev. V. C. Ridenhour.
The roll was called. Minutes read and approved.
On motion, Rev. C. A. Freed was asked to present the
claims of the United Synod Publishing Company at 10
o'clock this morning.
Report of Committee on Unfinished Business was taken
up at item 1 1 . The report of the committee referred to in
this item was received for consideration by items and adopted.
See Report of Committee on Amendments to Constitution.
Items 12 and 13. Yes.
Report adopted as a whole.
The following was received as information and ordered
printed in the Minutes :
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE RELATIVE TO
CLOSER UNION, AND THE FREE CONFERENCE
AT SALISBURY.
Your committee to confer with a similar committee of the North
Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod beg leave to report as
follows :
The action of the North Carolina Synod, recorded on pp. 24 and 30
of Minutes of 1904, was prompted by the presentation of the following
resolutions referred to this bod}- by a committee of the North Carolina
Conference of the Tennessee Synod :
"Whereas, We believe it is to the best interest of the Lutheran
church in North Carolina to co-operate in Home Mission work, and
the educational interests of our church in this State ; and,
Whereas, The Evangelical Lutheran North Carolina Synod, and
the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod, are confes-
sion ally the same in doctrine, closely connected geographically, and
largely the same in practice ; therefore, be it
Resolved, That a committee of three, two pastors and one layman,
be appointed by this conference to confer with the E. L. North Caro-
lina Synod relative to this matter, and ask the North Carolina Synod
to appoint a similar committee to meet the committee of the North
Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod, and by joint action ar-
range for a free conference of the pastors of the two bodies, with a
view to effecting a union of the two bodies in the above important
work in which we believe lies the future welfare and success of the
Lutheran church in North Carolina."
[The committee, appointed on the part of the North Carolina Con-
ference of the Tennessee Synod, was composed of Rev. J. C. Moser,
D. D., Rev. J. F. Deal, and Mr. J. S. Lipe.]
The result of the meeting of your committee with the committee
above named, was that a Free Conference of the pastors of the two
bodies was agreed upon to be held in Salisbury, Sept. 21, 1904.
Said conference was duly called, and was held in St. John's church,
Salisbury, on Sept. 21 and 22, 1904. There were fourteen ministers
of the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod present,
and twenty-five from the North Carolina Synod. Rev. Geo. H. Cox,
D. D., was appointed chairman, and Rev. J. F. Deal, secretary.
The matter of organic union, while not formally proposed, and per-
haps not even contemplated, was by the preliminary discussions easily
relegated into the background, and the result of the conference found
expression as follows :
"This conference, after a colloquium on the mutual relations of the
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North Carolina Synod and the North Carolina Conference of the
Tennessee Synod, gives expression to the following sentiments as the
result of the free interchange of views :
In view of the relation of the two bodies here represented to the
United Synod and in view of the imperative needs of the work here
represented ; therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of this colloquium that the two bodies
here represented should co-operate in educational and mission works.
Resolved, 2. That a committee be appointed to draft terms and
methods for co-operation, to be presented to the North Carolina Synod
and to the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod for
consideration and adoption. ' '
The committee called for in this resolution reported as follows :
EDUCATIONAL WORK.
"The educational work of the Lutheran church in North Carolina
should be completely organized and co-ordinated. We need one or
two colleges doing genuine college work, and a sufficient number of
preparatory or fitting schools, which shall be embraced in our school
system, so as to do their own work and also serve as feeders to the
central college or colleges.
Our educational work as now constituted consists of Lenoir College,
which is owned and operated by the Tennessee Synod; and the North
Carolina Collegiate Institute and Mont Amoeua Seminary, which are
owned and controlled by the North Carolina Synod ; and also of Gas-
ton College, a private enterprise recognized by the Tennessee Synod ;
and Elizabeth College, a private enterprise recognized by the United
Synod.
We recommend that for the present these schools make every effort
to work together peaceably and harmoniously, and that our people
patronize these schools in preference to those outside our territory.
MISSION WORK.
Co-operation is contemplated only in contiguous and overlapping
territory.
Neither body shall start a mission in a town or community which
has been preoccupied by the other body.
We recommend that members of either body who reside in or move
into the vicinity of a church or mission of the other be advised to
connect themselves with it.
The Executive Committees of the two bodies shall hold joint meet-
ings from time to time, at the call of either or both of the presiding
officers of these Executive Committees, in order to provide for the
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establishment and maintenance of joint missions and to attend to all
other matters pertaining to the co-operative mission work of the two
bodies."
The above report was unanimously adopted.
The following resolution was also adopted :
Resolved, That we express our great gratification at the spirit of
good will and unanimity manifested in the sessions of this confer-
ence, and that we recommend to our several bodies which we repre-
sent that further steps be taken in the near future, looking to organic
union."
Your committee do not deem it necessary or incumbent upon it to
make any recommendation in the premises, but submit the foregoing
for record in the Minutes of Synod.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
GEO. H. COX,
M. G. M. FISHER,
Committee.
The following was adopted :
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS TO
THE CONSTITUTION OF SYNOD.
Your committee on reframing the proposed amendments to the con-
stitution, Minutes, 1904, page 44, beg leave to report as follows :
I. Having given the matter careful consideration we are of the
opinion that the Synod is not yet ready for the advanced step contem-
plated in the proposed amendments. Therefore, we recommend that
the proposed amendments be not adopted.
II. But inasmuch as there are matters contemplated in said amend-
ments which deserve more careful consideration than has hitherto
been given them, we recommend the following as standing resolu-
tions Nos. 7 and 8.
(7) It shall be the duty of the President to send to the council of
each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant, at least two
months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full statement of the
congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod and the United
Synod : and he shall make special effort to secure the payment, in full,
of all obligations. He shall also call attention to all actions of Synod
in which the congregation is concerned.
(8) It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congregations to
meet, in full, all their financial obligations : and all congregations
failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up to the an-
nual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for the fail-
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ure, said statement to go into the hands of the Committee on Letters
and Petitions for action.
GEO. H. COX,
V. Y. BOOZER,
C. L. MILLER.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF DEPOSITARY FOR HISTORY OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD.
To books on hand, May 11, 1904 66
To books in hands of pastors, May 11, 1904 45 in
By books sold @ $1 to May 17, 1905 4
Balance in hand 107
Books in the hand of pastors, May 17, 1905 : H. A.
Trexler, 1 ; W. W. Ritchie, 21 ; C. B. Miller, 6 ;
J. L. Morgan, 4 . . - 42
Books in depository, May 17, 1905 65 107
cash account.
Dr.
To balance in May n, 1904 ■ ' $163 00
To 4 books @ $ 1 4 00 $167 00
Cr.
By draft to J. D. Heilig, treasurer $163 00
Balance on hand, May 17, 1905 | 4 00
J. H. WILSON, Depositary.
Rev. J. H. Wilson was elected depositary for the History
of Synod.
On motion, the depositary was directed to pay over to
the treasurer of Synod all money on hand.
The hour having arrived, Rev. C. A. Freed was granted
the floor to present the claims of the United Synod Publish-
ing Company.
This resolution was adopted :
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH VISITOR.
Resolved, That we cordially welcome the representative of The
Lutheran Church Visitor and the United Synod Publishing Company,
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and to pledge co-operation as those who are dependent for the suc-
cess of our work upon the continued publication of our Southern
church papers.
Resolved, That we regard it our duty as well as our privilege to
labor for the largest possible circulation of The Church Visitor, and
that we will seek to have the Tidings introduced in all our Sunday-
schools.
Resolved, That we will encourage our churches to make the United
Synod Publishing Company the medium through which we shall or-
der our Sunday-school supplies.
Resolved, That this Synod hereby puts upon record its hearty en-
dorsement of the editorial management of The Church Visitor and
Tidings, and its grateful appreciation of the able and self-sacrificing
devotion to the interests of our Southern church of the young brethren
who constitute the editorial staff of The Church Visitor, and of Mrs.
Katherine S. Cronk the editor of the Tidings.
On motion, No. 3 of Standing Resolutions was rescinded.
THE ORPHAN HOME.
The hour of 10:30 having been designated as the time to
hear reports upon the work of the Home, the cause was
well presented by Rev. J. H. Wilson and Supt. J. T.
Crabtree.
The President announced the following committees :
1 . To Nominate . Speakers for the Next Convention of
Synod— Rev. F. M. Harr, Rev. C. P. Fisher, and Mr. S.
H. Hearne.
2. To Nominate Members on Board of Trustees of North
Carolina College— Rev. W. A. Dutton, Rev. H. A. Mc-
Cullough, and Mr. P. A. Sloop.
3. To Nominate Members to Fill Vacancies on the Board
of Trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary — Rev. W. R. Ketchie,
Rev. H. A. Trexler, and Mr. E. H. Miller.
Adjourned for divine service.
Address on missions by Rev. N. D. Bodie.
Offering for missions, $9.60.
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FIFTH SESSION.
Friday, 2 p. m.
Synod was called to order.
The following report was received for consideration by
items and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
We, your committee, submit the following report :
1. Is a letter from Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, asking to be excused for
absence from this meeting of Synod. He has sent $10 for missions.
We recommend that he be excused.
2. Are letters from Revs. G. D. Eernheim, E. P. Parker, R. L.
Brown, C. L. T. Fisher, C. B. King, C. W. Kegley, J. H. Fesperman,
and Messrs. M. L. Yeager and S. O. Leazer, delegates, asking to be
excused from attendance upon Synod. As these brethren all have
satisfactory excuses, we recommend that they be excused.
3. Is an application for aid from the Disabled Ministers' Fund by
Rev. R. L- Brown. We recommend that the application be referred
to the committee on this fund.
4. Mr. Marvel Ritchie offers his resignation as a member of the
Board of Trustees of North Carolina College. We recommend that it
be accepted.
5. Is a letter which, we note with pleasure, is from Rev. J. F. Deal,
Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod, conveying
the fraternal greetings of his Synod to this body.
6. Is a letter informing our Synod that the North Carolina Confer-
ence of the Tennessee Synod has adopted the plans and methods
adopted by the Free Conference at Salisbury.
7. St. Peter's congregation formally invites Synod to hold its next
regular meeting with them. We recommend that this be referred to
Synod for action at the time for selecting the place of meeting.
Respectfully submitted, C. R. PLESS,
C. P. FISHER,
H. A. TREXLER,
JOHN WAGONER.
The following report was presented and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO DEFINE THE RELATION OF
THE NORTH CAROLINA SYNOD TO THE
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
Resolved, That the North Carolina Synod rejoices in the continu-
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ance of the educational work at Mt. Pleasant in the name of the Col-
legiate Institute as preparing students to enter the Junior Class in our
best colleges, and that the Synod endorse the same in this, its present
character, and bids it godspeed.
Resolved, That the management under the principalship of Rev. H.
A. McCullough and Prof. G. F. McAllister is heartily approved, and
that we pledge them the hearty co-operation of the churches of the
Synod.
Resolved, That the Synod regards said Collegiate Institute as in a
peculiar sense its synodical school, entitled to all the moral support
the Synod can give.
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees, in title the Board of Trustees
of the North Carolina College, be continued and that the same act as
a board, charged with guarding the interests of said institute, as well
as managing and caring for the property known as the property of
North Carolina College, and that said board make reports as hereto-
fore to this Synod.
Resolved, That the pastors of this Synod be urged to encourage the
churches to render such material aid as the highest welfare of the
Institute may demand ; so that this school may abide in the hearts of
our people, and fulfill the mission for which it stands, as the school
of the Synod.
Resolved, That the pastors be requested to solicit from their con-
gregations a contribution for the purpose of raising a fund for the
paying of the insurance, and preserving the property, and that the
column in the Parochial Table named "College" be devoted to such
offerings. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D.,
J. H. WILSON,
C. A. BROWN,
N. D. BODIE,
H. A. McCULLOUGH.
This was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We, your committee, nominate the following for the new term to
expire May, 1908: H. C. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant, N. C; Capt. Jonas
Cook, Mt. Pleasant, N. C; Rev. H. A. Trexler, Manning, N. C;
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Charlotte, N. C. ; Rev. W. A. Dutton,
Gold Hill, N. C; D. R. Hoover, Concord, N. C.
To fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Marvel Ritchie,
George W. Dry. Respectfully submitted, W. A. D EATON,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
P. A. SLOOP.
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This report was heard and adopted :
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
We, your Committee on Finance, most respectfully submit the fol-
lowing :
We have examined the Treasurer's Report with vouchers, and find
the same correct. Attached is an itemized statement of receipts from
congregations. We have also the Treasurer's receipt for amount re-
ceived from congregations and paid by us to the Treasurer for two
thousand one hundred fifty-two dollars and two cents ($2,152.02).
Respectfully submitted, C. BROWN COX,
C. M. POOLE,
Pilgrim church, E. H. MILLER.
May 19, 1905.
(For the itemized statement of the Finance Committee,
see appendix C.)
REPORT OF COMMITTEEE ON VACANCIES.
The Committee on Vacancies reported as follows :
Your Committee on Vacancies would call attention to the following :
(1) The Forsyth Mission ; (2) Cold Water ; (3) Mt. Carmel ; (4) The
Guilford pastorate. We would earnestly recommend that these pas-
torates put forth every effort possible to secure pastors at the earliest
day possible. Respectfully submitted,
G. H. L. LINGLE,
THEO. C. PARKER,
L. P. BOLAND,
J. D. BEAVER,
H. J. SINK,
Committee.
Report adopted.
The following report was received for consideration by
items and adopted :
REPORT OF ARCHIVIST.
According to Synod's instructions I have removed the Archives
of Synod from the North Carolina College buildings to the fire-proof
vault in Elizabeth College at Charlotte, N. C. Rev. G. D. Bernheim,
D. D., has presented to the Synod a complete bound set of the Min-
utes of the North Carolina Synod up to the year 1900 ; and other val-
uable historical matter. Dr. Bernheim is assisting me in making a
complete catalogue and an orderly arrangement of all the historical
documents.
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The fire-proof vault cost ($325) three hundred and twenty-five dol-
lars. According to Synod's resolution, the Synod agreed to pay ($50)
fifty dollars towards the construction of the vault, with the understand-
ing that the vault was to be a permanent depository for the North
Carolina Synod's records, &c.
I beg to submit the following recommendations :
1. That the Synod accept the Minutes, &c, from Dr. Bernheim, and
thank him for the gift.
2. That the members of Synod be requested to look out for histor-
ical documents and matter relating to the Synod of North Carolina
and the Lutheran Church, and send same to the Archivist.
3. That the Treasurer of Synod be instructed to pay the Archivist
the fifty dollars promised towards the construction of the vault.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. KING, Archivist. -
By motion, the Secretary was instructed to give a one-
half page space in the Minutes of Synod to each of our edu-
cational institutions and the "United Synod Publishing Com-
pany for advertising purposes, if it be desired.
On motion, the subject of beneficence was passed over
for this convention of Synod, as Rev. C. P. Fisher, who was
to make the address, had been called away.
This report was heard and adopted :
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION FOR 1905.
There has been no occasion during the year for a meeting of the
Board. No call for loan has been formally presented.
The treasurer filed his bond with the president of the Board as
called for by resolution of last convention of the Synod, recorded on
page 49 of the Minutes.
Treasurer M. L. Stevens also filed his resignation as treasurer. By
request of the president of the Board, said resignation is held in abey-
ance till this meeting of Synod.
It is the sincere desire of the Board that this resignation be with-
drawn. We cannot think of being deprived of the services of so faith-
ful and efficient an officer.
There has been no change in the investment of the cash funds in
the hands of the treasurer. Therefore they remain on deposit in the
■ Concord National Bank in the name of M. L. Stevens, treasurer, bear-
ing interest at 4 per cent. The amount now so deposited is $ 1,737. 14,
which, together with notes of Synod for $546.87 and of Christ church,
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Spencer, for $200, constitute the sum total of the assets of the Board,
viz., $2484.01.
The Synod's recognition of the purpose and intent of this Board of
Church Extension, viz., "to assist needy and worthy missions and
struggling congregations to a house of worship" is declared not only
in express words (p. 24, 1897), but practically by resolution to pay
annually $100 into the treasury of the Board until the note of $646.87
is canceled. We are pleased to note that the Treasurer of Synod has
complied with the resolution of Synod, as appears from the report of
our treasurer, thus reducing the indebtedness of Synod to $546.87.
The Synod is asked to reconsider the action requiring change of
investment of the funds. There would necessarily arise question as
to what the Synod would regard as "safe securities." Then again it
is quite probable that ' ' such investment ' ' would interfere with
promptly granting loans to churches upon request. The Board of
Church Extension wishes further instruction in this matter.
Respectfully submitted, ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
CHAS. B. KING,
M. L. STEVENS,
JONAS COOK,
H. A. KLUEPPELBERG.
Report of M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
in account with
Board of Church Extension.
1904. Dr.
May 11. To cash in treasury as reported to Synod
at Christiana church $ 1443 05
May 17. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treas., for
Board of Church Extension 100 25
May 17. To cash from J. D. Heilig, Treas., on
note of Synod 100 00
May 17. To int. from bank on $1143.88 45 51
i9°5-
May 8. To int. from bank on $700 28 00
May 13. To int. from bank on $500 20 33 $1737 14
Cr.
May 17. By cash in bank $ 1737 14 $1737 14
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
May 17, '05. Cash in bank $ 1737 14
Note of Synod 546 87
Note of Christ church, Spencer (int.
due from Dec. 2, 1901) 200 00
Total $ 2484 01
Respectfully submitted, M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
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The report of the special committee on the Disabled Min-
isters' Fund was heard and received to be considered seriatim.
Synod adjourned pending the discussion of the first item
which recommended the discontinuance of the Fund.
The L,ord's Prayer in concert.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday, May 20, 9 a. m.
The devotional service was led by Rev. F. M. Harr.
Minutes read and approved.
The report of the committee on Disabled Ministers' Fund
was taken up. On motion, the report was tabled and these
resolutions adopted :
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that the Disabled Minis-
ters' Fund be continued subject to modification.
Resolved, That the further consideration of this matter be deferred
until the next meeting of Synod, and that meanwhile all operations
under the action of Synod creating the Fund be suspended.
On motion, the tabled report was again taken up and re-
committed with instructions to report at the next conven-
tion of Synod.
This was adopted as a standing resolution :
Resolved, That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each
receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
The Secretary reported the action of the Ministerium
recommending Mr. Edward L. Ritchie for ordination.
The recommendation was adopted.
The candidate was duly presented to the President, after
which the time for the ordination was set for tomorrow af-
ter the 11 o'clock service, Rev. Dr. Voigt to preach the
sermon .
This report was presented, considered by items, and
adopted :
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE REPORT OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee of the Synod has performed laborious
and faithful work during the year, and it is due these brethren that
grateful recognition of their self-denying labors be accorded them by
this body whose interests they have served so well.
The action of this body is asked :
First, As to the Blackwelder Land Fund of $530 now in hands of
the Treasurer of Synod We recommend that this fund be appropri-
ated to the redemption of the Synod's pledge to pay $550 toward the
purchase of church lot in Lexington, it appearing from the report of
the Executive Committee that the time has come when such pledge
should be redeemed ; and we further recommend that the Executive
Committee so arrange this matter that the interests of the Synod and
the purpose of said Blackwelder fund be given just and proper con-
sideration.
Second, As to support of our Sy nodical Missionary. Concerning
this matter, we recommend :
1. That the roll of congregations be called for new pledges to the
salary of the missionary, said pledges being payable quarterly, the
first quarter being due June 1, 1905, the payments to be made to the
Treasurer of Synod ; and that the President of Synod be requested to
write to all congregations not now represented and urge them to make
pledges to this cause.
2. That the Treasurer be instructed to pay said missionary his salary
monthly out of the funds so raised, and that if such pledges shall be
insufficient to meet the monthly dues to the missionary, the balance
due shall be paid out of the treasury of Synod from such amounts as
may be contributed by the churches to " Synodical Treasury" proper,
" Synodical Home Missions," and " Church Extension."
3. That the President of Synod be requested to give direction to the
faithful execution of the plan herein outlined.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
A. G. VOIGT,
V. C. RIDENHOUR.
The roll of churches was called and pledges to salary of
Synodical Missionary taken.
(For list of pledges, see Appendix B.)
Adjourned for noon recess.
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SEVENTH SESSION.
May 20, 1 p. m.
Opened with Scripture and prayer by Rev. C. A. Brown.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be authorized to appro-
priate an amount, in addition to the $530 of the Blackwelder bequest,
sufficient to pay the balance on the purchase price of a lot for the
proposed Lutheran church in Lexington, and that the Executive
Committee be authorized to raise this additional amount, or borrow it
if necessary.
The following report was adopted :
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
We, your committee, beg to nominate the following :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. H. A. McCullough, principal ; Rev. J.
H. C. Fisher, alternate.
Missions — Rev. R. R. Sowers, principal ; Rev. G. H. Lingle, alternate.
Beneficence — Rev. W. A. Snyder, principal ; Rev. W. H. Hiller,
alternate. F. M. HARR,
C. P. FISHER.
This was read and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your Committee finds from the Report of the Finance Committee
cash on hand as follows :
Orphan Home $ 17 00
Church Extension 99 20
Theological Seminary 167 40
Beneficiary Education . 191 70
Synodical Home Missions 456 41
Home Missions of United Synod 160 51
Foreign Missions of United Synod 185 43
Disabled Ministers' Fund 152 11
Synodical Expenses 472 74
Synodical Missionary 191 25
We recommend the payment of Synod's indebtedness as follows :
For the printing of 2000 copies of the Minutes of Syn-
~od, 1904 $125 78
For the printing the Constitution of Synod 30 81
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That all other appropriations be referred to the Executive Commit-
tee of Synod. F. M. HARR,
C. L. MILLER,
R. R. SOWERS,
J. R. SMITH.
The following report was heard and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee beg leave to report as follows :
The reports of the pastors show commendable progress along all
lines. Not a discordant note comes to us through any of them. The
attendance upon the means of grace has been generally good.
These reports show considerable increase in membership over last
year, in spite of losses by transfer and death.
The Sunday-schools are reported in good condition, and the time-
honored work of catechization has been given due attention. The
contributions show substantial increase. The attendance upon special
services has been good and much interest manifest. A few Sunday-
schools have increased the books in their libraries, and a few congre-
gations speak of increased subscription to our Lutheran Church Visi-
tor. We commend the action of these to the whole Synod.
The general tone of the reports, over and above these material indi-
cations, shows increased piety among our members.
Respectfully submitted,
N. D. BODIE,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
J. W. STRICKLER,
R. G. KIZER.
Mr. John A. Cline was elected a member of the Execu-
tive Committee.
This was submitted and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
The Executive Committee having done their work so effectually in
arranging the pastorates of the Synod during the past year, your Com-
mittee on Pastoral Districts have nothing to report at this meeting of
Synod. Respectfully submitted,
C. A. BROWN,
W. R. KETCHIE,
W. A. DUTTON,
S. G. PATTERSON,
C. M. CRESS.
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RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
The following was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the hearty and sincere thanks of Synod are ten-
dered the pastor and members of Pilgrim congregation for the gener-
ous hospitality shown the Synod while in their midst, and that this
resolution be read before the congregation by the President of Synod
on tomorrow at the close of the morning services.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your committee beg leave to submit the following report :
i. Mont Amoena Seminary. — We note with great satisfaction
the continued prosperity of this institution. The financial manage-
ment, generous patronage, and thorough work done make this school
a very desirable place to educate the daughters of our church, and we
heartily commend it to the Synod.
2. MT. PeeasanT CoeeegiaTE Institute.— We are glad to report
this school in a splendid condition, and are especially pleased to note
the addition of an experienced teacher to the able faculty.
We recommend this school to the patronage of Synod.
We recommend also that the report of the Principals be incorporated
in the Minutes of Synod.
Respectfully submitted, W. H. HILLBR,
J. H. A. BARGER.
The President made the following appointments ;
Examining Committee. — Revs. R. C. Holland, B. S.
Brown, C. B. Miller, W. A. Snyder.
Ordination Sermon. — Rev. J. Q. Wertz or Rev. W. H„
Hiller.
Archivist — Rev. C. B. King.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That we cordially invite the Woman's Missionary Con-
vention to meet at the same time as our Synod.
AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION.
Rev. N. D. Bodie served the following notice :
I hereby give notice that at the next meeting of Synod I will offer
the following amendments to the constitution :
i. To section 6, page 8, after the word office on the last line, the in-
sertion of the words, as a member of the Executive Committee; and
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at the end of the same line the words, and shall continue for one year.
2. In the middle sentence of section 19, page 48, after the word aid,
the insertion of clause exceeding $§0.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS ON
THE BOARD OF MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
Your committee have no information as to any vacancies on this
board, and therefore have no nominations to make.
Respectfully submitted, W. R. KETCHIE',
H. A. TREXLER.
This was adopted to be a standing resolution :
Resolved, That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of the members of the Executive Committee in
attending the meetings of the committee.
On motion, the Treasurer was ordered to pay the sexton
of Pilgrim church $3 for his services.
This was adopted :
Having learned that our missionary Rev. Edward Fulenwider is ill
with typhoid fever ; therefore,
Resolved, That he be excused for absence, and that we hereby ten-
der to him and his family our tenderest sympathy. Also that Synod
engage in special prayer in his behalf led by the President.
The resignation of Dr. M. Iy. Stevens, as treasurer of the
Board of Church Extension, was presented to Synod ; and,
on motion, was referred to the Board.
On motion, a committee, consisting of the President, the
Secretary, and Statistical Secretary, was appointed to pre-
pare a statistical blank to suit the needs of our Synod and
in harmony with the one adopted by the United Synod.
St. John's church, Cabarrus county, was selected as the
place for the next regular meeting of Synod ; and, on mo-
tion, the time was fixed for Wednesday before the first Sun-
day in May, 1906.
Minutes were read and approved. Synod adjourned to
be formally closed at the close of the morning service tomor-
row. Prayer by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
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ORDINATION.
The ordination-service was held at n o'clock on Sunday.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., preached the sermon, after which
Mr. Edward L,. Ritchie was solemnly consecrated to the
holy ministry, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, assisted by Rev. Dr.
Voigt and Rev. V. Y. Boozer, conducting the service.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Wednesday, 2 p. m.
Thursday, 11 a. m.
PILGRIM, CHURCH.
Synodical sermon by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Addresses on Foreign Missions by Rev. A. J.
Stirewalt and Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
Address on Missions by Rev. N. D. Bodie.
Sermon by Rev. F. M. Harr.
Sunday-school talks by Rev. F. M. Harr and
Rev. V. C. Ridenhour.
Ordination sermon by Rev. A G. Voigt, D. D.
Sermon by Rev. W. A. Lutz.
Sermon by Rev. C. A. Brown.
LEXINGTON.
METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE LUTHERANS.
Wednesday, 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. A. B. Scherer.
Thursday, 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. J. E. Shenk.
Friday, 8 p. m. Sermon by Rev. W. H. Hiller.
SUNDAY AT 1 1 O'CLOCK.
Methodist church — Rev. R. R. Sowers.
Presbyterian church — Rev. W. H. Hiller.
Baptist church — Rev. N. D. Bodie.
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday,
Sunday,
Sunday,
Sunday.
11 a. m.
8 p. m.
10 a. m.
11 a. m.
2 p. m.
8 p. m.
VISITORS.
During the sessions of Synod the following visitors were recognized
and made advisory members : Rev. S. W. Kuhns, of the Gen-
eral Council ; Supt. J. T. Crabtree, of the Orphan Home ; Mr. A. J.
Stirewalt, Missionary-elect to Japan ; Mr. Ed. E. Ritchie ; Rev. J. A.
B. Scherer, President of Newberry College ; Rev. C. A. Freed and
Rev. W. A. Eutz, of the South Carolina Synod ; Rev. W. E. Darr and
Rev. J. C. Wessinger, of the Tennessee Synod ; and M. B. Stickley,
Esq. These were noted present and extended the courteous recogni-
tion of Synod : Rev. W. H. Causey, of the Reformed church ; and
Rev. J. D. Newton, of the Baptist church.
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MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM.
Pilgrim Church, May 19, 1905 — 1:30 p. m.
The Ministerium met, and was led in prayer by Rev. T.
C. Parker.
This report was unanimously adopted and the candidate
recommended to Synod for ordination.
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
We, your committee, beg to report to the Ministerium that we have
duly examined Candidate Edward L. Ritchie, as provided by the
constitution of Synod, and would say that he has fully met the re-
quirements and passed a most satisfactory examination. We there-
fore recommend that he be set apart and ordained to the Gospel min-
istry. Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
C. B. MILLER,
B. S. BROWN.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. E. Shenk.
V. Y. BOOZER, SECRETARY.
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Appendix A*
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.
i. That the President of Synod appoint annually a minister of this
body to deliver an address to the students of Mt. Pleasant Collegiate
Institute, setting before them the claims of the Gospel ministry.
2. That absent delegates who send credentials shall be enrolled, but
shall be required to present an excuse.
3. That we regard it our duty as well as privilege to labor for the
largest possible circulation of The Church Visitor, and that we will
seek to have the Tidings introduced in all our Sunday-schools.
4. That we will encourage our churches to make the United Synod
Publishing Company the medium through which we shall order our
Sunday-school supplies.
5. That the possible interests at Whitney, Stanly county, be en-
trusted to the Executive Committee with power to act.
6. That Synod give its official and hearty approval of the Women's
"Forward Movement," in the effort to raise $20,000 for missionary
purposes, and that the amounts contributed by each and all be re-
ported to the Statistical Secretary, and that they be tabulated and
printed in the Minutes of Synod.
7. That Synod give its official and hearty approval of the plans in-
augurated for the liquidation of the debt resting upon our Orphan
Home, and that the chairman of the United Synod's committee, Rev.
J. H. Wilson, be accorded a time to present this important matter
before Synod, and that when the work shall have been completed, a
full statement of the amounts contributed by our congregations be
printed in the Minutes of Synod.
8. That Section 6, Art. III., of the Constitution of Synod, shall be
interpreted to mean that the newly elected officers of the conferences
shall be immediately installed and enter upon their duties, but that
the retiring presidents shall continue to be members of the Executive
Committee of Synod until the next annual convention of Synod.
9. That the support of the synodical missionary be made permanent.
10. That the roll of congregations be called for new pledges to the
salary of the missionary, said pledges being payable quarterly, the
first quarter being due June 1, 1905, the payments to be made to the
Treasurer of Synod ; and that the President of Synod be requested to
write to all congregations not now represented and urge them to make
pledges to this cause.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 55
ii. That Synod regards the Collegiate Institute as in a peculiar
sense its synodical school, entitled to all the moral support the Synod
can give.
12. That the pastors of this Synod be urged to encourage the
churches to render such material aid as the highest welfare of the
institute may demand ; so that this school may abide in the hearts of
our people, and fulfill the mission for which it stands, as the school
of Synod.
13. That the pastors be requested to solicit from their congregations
a contribution for the purpose of raising a fund for the paying of the
insurance, and preserving the property, and that the column in the
parochial table named "college" be devoted to such offerings.
NOTE. — For other important resolutions, see Standing Resolutions,
page 4, especially resolutions 6, 7, and 8.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I906.
Rev. T. C. PARKER, Bear Poplar, N. C.
Rev. H. M. BROWN, Efird's Mills, N. C.
J. A. CLINE, Concord, N. C.
J. C. LINGLE, Salisbury, N. C.
Dr. C. M. POOLE, Salisbury, N. C.
C. D. BARRINGER, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I907.
P. A. SLOOP, Yost, N. C.
GEO. E. RITCHIE, Govern, N. C.
W. H. FISHER, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
GEORGE W. DRY, Dry's Mill, N. C.
M. B. STICKLEY, Esq., Concord, N. C.
Rev. W. H. HURLER, Concord, N. C.
term expires may, 1908.
H. C. MCALLISTER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Capt. JONAS COOK, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Manning, N. C.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Charlotte, N. C,
Rev. W. A. DUTTON, Gold Hill, N. C.
D. R. HOOVER, Concord, N. C.
56 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix B.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $ 150 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
St. James 75 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
Organ 25 00
Ebenezer 10 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 25 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 25 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 25 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 20 00
Bethel (Rowan) 12 00
Union and Christiana 25 00
St. Enoch and Trinity (paid) 30 00
Macedonia and Peace 25 00
Salem and Grace 15 00
Haven 15 00
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) 13 00
Lebanon pastorate 10 00
Frieden's 10 00
Faith and Emmanuel 10 00
St. Peter's 10 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Andrew's 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia 5 00
Wittenberg , 5 00
Albemarle 5 00
I 730 00
Appendix C — Supplementary*
See Page 57.
Individual Contributors : To Disabled Ministers' Fund — Rev. F. M. Harr,
^2.25 ; Rev. C. R. Pless, $2.25; Mr. H. T. Graeber, $2 ; Rev. C. P. Fisher, $2 ; Rev. J.
E. Morgan, $2.50 ; Rev. W. A. Dutton, $2.15 ; Rev. P. J. Wade, $2.50 ; Rev. R. R.
Sowers, $2.25 ; Rev. T. C. Parker, $2 ; Rev. H. M. Brown, $1.50 ; Rev. W. A. Snyder,
513.50; Rev. H. A. Trexler, $2.50 ; total, $37.40.
To Synodical Missionary — Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, $5 ; Rev. F. M. Harr, $5 ; total,
$10 Both totals, #47.40.
Following amounts are to be paid to John A. Cline, Treasurer of Board of Mis-
sions, to be credited on S. S. offerings for Japan: Prosperity, 55 ; Haven, #20.53 ;
Lebanon, 52.60; Peace, $10 ; Macedonia, $15.
The amounts paid by St. Enoch's $20 and Trinity 510 (total $30) is for second year
of Synodical Missionary.
Appendix C.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
Albemarle ...
St. Michael's . . .
Amity
St. Paul's (Iredell)
Prosperity ....
St. Peter's ....
Christiana ....
Union
Chri9t (Spencer) .
St. Stephen's . . .
Mt. Olive ....
St. Matthew (Ro'u)
Wittenberg ....
St. Mark's (C.G.) .
St. Mark's (Char.)
St. John's (Sals,
St. Paul's (Rowan)
Haven
Lebanon . . .
St. Matthew's (Da.)
Providence ....
Mt. Hermon . . .
St. Andrew's . . .
Bethel (Stanly) . .
Luther's
Richfield . ...
Faith
Immanuel ....
Center Grove . . .
Lutheran Chapel .
St. Luke's (Davi'n)
Pilgrim
Reformation . . .
Salem
Grace
Nazareth
Bethany (Stokes) .
Shiloh
St. Martin . . , . .
Macedonia (Stanly)
St. Luke's
Concordia
Organ
Ebenezer
St. Matthew (Wil.)
Holy Trinity . . .
Augsburg
Richland ....
St.Paul's^uilford)
Low's
Coble (Ziou) . . .
St. Enoch's ....
Trinity
Frieden's
Sharon
St. Paul's (Wil.)
Peace
Macedonia ....
St. James
St. John's (Cabar.)
Bethel (Rowan) . .
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Synodical Collection for Japan, May 18, 1905
Amount from individual contributors (see page 56; . . .
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" $ 14 87
47 40
Grand total $2152 02
Appendix D.
APPORTIONMENT.
N. C
SYNOD.
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223
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179
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/Salem ....
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N. D. Bodie . . .
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( Christiana . . .
311
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J. L. Morgan . .
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( Mt. Olive . . .
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( Bethel
\ St. Paul ....
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R. C. Holland . .
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( St. Luke's . . .
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i St. Paul . . .
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(Amity . . .
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40
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( Mt. Hermon. .
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L. P. Boland. . .
-; Providence . .
I Lebanon . .
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J. Q. Wertz . . .
JLuth. Chapel .
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1 Center Grove .
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H.A.McCullough
Holy Trinity . .
140
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J. H. C. Fisher .
Prosperity . . .
88
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20
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■< Luther's . . .
1 Mt. Zton . . .
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1 Sharon ....
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Wittenberg . .
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(Macedonia . .
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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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 I . . .
CO
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
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 1 . .
(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.
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Amendments to Constitution, Report of Committee 38
Amendments to Constitution, Notice of 50
Apportionment Table 58
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 48
Archivist, Report of 43
Calendar for 1905-1906 2
Church Extension, Report of Board 44
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 50
Closer Union and Free Conference, Report of Committee on 36
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals 26
Collegiate Institute, Synod's Relation to 41
Collegiate Institute, Annual Address to Students 29
Divine Services — Visitors 52
Disabled Ministers' Fund 46
Executive Committee's Report . 23
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . 47
Executive Com. Authorized to Purchase Lot at Lexington. . 47, 48
Ex-Secretary's Report 29
Finance Committee, Report of 43
Finance Committee's Itemized Statement 57
Fulenwider, Rev. , Resolution Relative to 51
History of Synod, Report of Depositary for 39
Important Resolutions 54
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 41
Lutheran Church Visitor, Resolutions 39
Ministerium, Minutes of . 53
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on. . 34
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board 30
North Carolina College, Board of Trustees of 55
Orphan Home 40
INDEX — CONCLUDED. PAGE.
Ordination Service 52
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 49
Pastor's Call, Form for . 59
President's Report 9
President's Report, Report of Committee on 32
Standing Committees 22
Standing Resolutions 4
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 49
Statistical Blank, Committee to Prepare 51
Statistical Report 60
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for 56
Synodical Roll 5
Theological Seminary 29, 33
Treasurer's Report 16
United Synod, Report of Delegation to 31
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 43
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CALENDAR, 1906-1907.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. GEO. H. COX, D. D. . . . Granite Quarry, N. C.
Vice-President— Rev. B. S. BROWN .... China Grove, N. C.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER Salisbury, N. C.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG .... Salisbury, N. C.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, and Rev. N. D. BODIE, Rev. J. L.
MORGAN, and Mr. JOHN A. CLINE.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Rev. C. B. MILLER,
REV. B. S. BROWN, Rev. W. A. SNYDER.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Chairman.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, CapT. JONAS COOK,
Dr. M. L. STEVENS, HENRY KLUEPPELBERG, Eso.
ARCHIVIST.
Rev. CHARLES B. KING, Charlotte, N. C.
SPEAKERS FOR J907.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
Principal. Alternate.
REV. C. B. KING. Rev. C. A. BROWN.
MISSIONS.
REV. J. E. SHENK. REV. GEO. S. BEARDEN.
BENEFICENCE.
REV. J. W. STRICKLER. REV. J. L. MORGAN.
ORDINATION.
REV. C. DIEFENDORF. Rev. H. M. BROWN.
SENIOR MINISTER.
FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
REV. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before first Sunday in May, 1907.
Place — Salem church, Rowan county, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
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 objects in whose interests
the meeting is held.
Resolved, 4. 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, 1S96. )
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the payment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations ; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of the committee on
"Letters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That Standing Committee No. 10 shall consist of five
members, three ministers and two laymen, and that the committee
shall carefully revise the apportionment table each year and report
the same in open Synod before final adjournment.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each
receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and Third Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical L,utheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular annual session in St. John's church, Cabarrus
county, N. C, on Wednesday, May 2, 1906, at n a. m.
The President, Rev. George H. Cox, D. D., preached the
sy nodical sermon, after which the holy communion was
administered to the members of Synod.
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, May 2 — 2 p. m.
Synod was formally opened by the President. The roll
of ministers was called and the roll of lay-delegates made
up upon the presentation of their credentials to the Creden-
tials Committee — Revs. C. B. King and J. L. Morgan.
SYNODICAL ROLL.
clerical.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. . . 1849 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" G. F. Schaeffer (a) . . . . 1861 . . Spartanburg, S. C.
" L. A. Bikle, D. D 1862 . . Concord, N. C.
" J. H. Fesperman (a. e. ) . . 1865 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" W. R. Ketchie 1868. . R. R. 1, Mocksville, N. C.
" R. L-. Brown (a. e.) . . . . 1868 . . R. R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
" R. C. Holland, D. D. . . . 1869 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" E. P. Parker (a. e.) . . . . 1871 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— Concluded.
When Ordained. Postoffice.
. Craven, N. C.
. Granite Quarry, N. C.
. Efird's Mills, N. C.
. Rural Hall, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Salem, Va.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
Ministers.
Rev. C. Diefendorf .
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D . . . . 1872 .
" H. M. Brown 1S73 .
" V. R. Stickley 1875 .
" B. S. Brown 1878 .
" T. H. Strohecker (a) . . . 1880 .
" J. H. Wilson, D. D . . . 1880 .
" J. O. Wertz 1881 .
" J. W. Strickler 1882 .
" A. G. Voigt, D. D. (a. e.) . 1883 .
" C. E. T. Fisher (a.) . . . . 1884 .
" H. A. Trexler 1886 .
" C B. King 1887 .
" C. B. Miller 18S7 .
" C. A. Brown 1889 .
" J. H. C. Fisher 1890 .
" J. E. Shenk 1890 .
" F. M. Harr 1891 .
" C. M. Fox (a. e.) 1892 .
" V. Y. Boozer 1894 .
" N. D. Bodie 1894 .
" H. A. McCullough .... 1895 .
" Geo. S. Bearden 1895 .
" W. A. Snyder 1897 .
" W. A. Dutton 1S97 .
" W. H. Hiller (a) . . . . 1898 .
" C. B. Cox 1898
" T. C. Parker 1899 .
" C. W. Kegley 1901 .
" R. R. Sowers 1901 .
" L. P. Boland 1901 .
" Edward Fulenwider . . . 1902 .
" J. L. Morgan 1902 .
" C. I. Morgan 1902 .
" C. P. Fisher 1903 .
" G. H. E- Lingle 1904 .
" Chas. R. Pless 1904 .
" E. E. Ritchie 1905 .
" W. C. Schaeffer, Jr . . . . .
. Cape Charles, Va.
. Manning, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. R. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Rockwell, N. C.
. R. R. 1, Hartshorn, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. R. R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Winston, N. C.
. 12 N. 6thSt.,WiPton,N.C.
. R. R. 2, Gold Hill, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Burlington, N. C.
. Bear Poplar, N. C.
. Wilmington, N. C.
. Troutman, N. C.
. R. R. 5, Salisbury, N. C.
. Lexington, N. C.
. Enochville, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. Faith, N. C.
. Gibsonville, N. C.
. Copal Grove, N. C.
. Spencer, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused, (a) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND
Pastorates. Pastors.
St. John's (Salis.). .
Haven
Christ's
Wittenberg
St. Mark's (Ch. G.)
Bethel, \
St. Paul's, j " - -
Union, \
Christiana, j
St. Peter's
Faith, \
Emmanuel, f
Organ, V
Ebenezer, > "
Lutheran Chapel, >
Center Grove, >
Salem, \
Grace, J
St. Luke's,
Concordia,
St. Enoch,
Trinity,
Lebanon,
Providence,
St. Matthew,
St. Matthew
St. James . .
St. Andrew's, )
Mt. Hermon, i
St. John's (Cab.)
Holy Trinity . .
Prosperity . .
St. Stephen's, \
Mt. Olive, j
Cold Water . . .
St. Michael
Amity,
St. Paul's,
St. Mark's (Char.)
St. Paul's (Wil.) .
St. Matthew's (Wil.)
Macedonia, \
Peace, j ' ' '
Vacant
Rev. C. I. Morgan.
Rev. E. L. Ritchie
Rev. Geo. H. Cox .
Rev. C. B. Miller .
Rev. V. Y. Boozer
Rev. N. D. Bodie .
Rev. F. M. Harr .
Rev. C. P. Fisher .
Rev. C. A. Brown .
Rev. J. Q. Wertz .
Rev. H. A. Trexler
Rev. T. C. Parker.
Rev. J. L. Morgan
LAY-DELEGATES.
L a y-DeivEgates .
Prof. R. G. Kizer.
P. A. D. Peeler.
S. C. Ketchie.
A. W. Lentz.
M. A. Goodman.
C. N. Brown.
T. M. Kerns.
John H. A. Barger.
L. A. Beaver.
Orlin Cruse.
W. H. Barnhardt.
Edmund Sifford.
Paul M. Barger.
B. L. Umberger.
. Rev. L. P. Boland . J. H. Myers.
. Rev. C. Diefendorf
. Rev. J. E. Shenk . .
. Rev. J.W.Strickler .
. Vacant
Rev.H.A.M'Cullough
. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher.
. Rev. W. A. Dutton .
. Vacant
Dr. C. M. Poole.
John A. Cline.
C. A. Isenhour.
C. D. Barringer.
C. H. Fisher.
W. B. J. Bost.
George W. Dry.
Rev. R. R. Sowers . Clayton Troutman.
Rev. R. C. Holland .
Rev. W. A. Snyder .
Rev. C. W. Kegley .
Rev. C. B. Cox . .
Dr. C. A. Misenheimer.
A. D. Wessell.
G. F. Seiter.
Chas. J. Boland.
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PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES— Concluded.
Pastorates. Pastors. Lay-Deeegates.
Low's, ]
stCpaTrs \ Rev- c- M- Fox ■ • W- B- SharPe-
Zion, J
Sharon"'8' } ••'••• ■ Rev. G.H. L, Lingle. Herbert V. Cobb.
Augsburg Rev. Geo. S. Bearden. Van B. Melchor.
Bethany, 1
Nazareth, [ Rev. V. R. Stickley
Shiloh, )
St. Luke's, "J
Pilgrim, j- . . . . Vacant Geo. W. Conrad.
Reformation, j
Albemarle Vacant S. H. Hearne.
MaSa?' } Rev- H- M- Brown • J" W- Fink-
New Bethel, )
Luther's, [ Rev. C. R. Pless . . George L. Wilhelm.
Mt. Zion, j
First Church, (Lex.) . . Rev. Ed. Fulenwider, C. M. Thompson.
Member Ex-OfEcio — James D. Heilig, Treasurer.
The President then read his annual report, which was re-
ceived and held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
In its one-hundred-third annual convention, the blessed Lord per-
mits the assembling of the mother Synod of the South here in old St.
John church, where she has so often met in the years that are past
and gone, and where so much of her history has been written. How
happy and thankful we should be that God has so signally preserved
and blessed her ! What far reaching changes have taken place since
this congregation, in conjunction with Organ church, brought the
first Lutheran pastor, the Rev. Adolphus Nussman, to this part of our
country, one hundred and thirty-three years ago ! What weighty
responsibilities are resting upon us, the successors of those sturdy,
faithful men of God ! Let us determine, God helping us, that we will
be worthy of such noble heritage !
But, let us remember that we are not here today simply in commem-
oration of those noble men and deeds of the past, but that we are here
as active participants in the wonderful movements and progress of the
present ; a period far in advance of all that has preceded it, whether
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 9
in political, social, or spiritual matters, and in which the demands
made upon us as a Synod, as congregations, and as individual Chris-
tians, are far in excess of anything that our fathers ever dreamed of.
May God help us, in all our deliberations and actions, to have an
eye single to His glory in the upbuilding of His kingdom !
Before presenting my official report of the work accomplished during
the past year, I cannot refrain from calling your attention to the urgent
necessity of decisive advancement along the line of contributing more
liberally for the work of the Church.
The general work, both home and foreign, under the management
of the United Synod of the South, is developing much more rapidly
than is the income for the same ; while the Macedonian cry upon our
own territory is every day becoming more and more incisive and urgent.
There are many, and important places upon our territory, where
there is abundant material for L,utheran congregations, but where
there are none, and where we must plant them and, for a time at least,
support the missionary from the funds of the Synod. Our people
have the necessary means ; what we lack is the willing spirit. The
only remedy is a stronger faith and a deeper love. God help the Synod
to adopt wise plans ! God help each and every pastor to be more
thoroughly filled with faith and love so as to carry the message to the
people in such way and in such measure as to arouse their interest,
inspire their faith, and deepen their love ! Then shall the work go
forward, and God's name be glorified ! !
The following are the official acts and events of the year :
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED,
i. Rev. C. Diefendorf from the Franckean Synod, Aug. 28, 1905.
2. Rev. C. I. Morgan from the Tennessee Synod, Oct. 2, 1905.
3. Rev. C. M. Fox from the Virginia Synod, Oct. 9, 1905.
4. Rev. V. R. Stickley from the Virginia Synod, March 13, 1906.
5. Rev. L. A. Bikle,D. D., from the Tennessee Synod, March 13,1906.
6. Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, Jr., from the Georgia Synod, March 13, 1906.
CAEES ACCEPTED.
1. Rev. C. Diefendorf, St. Matthew, Rowan, June 1, 1905, took
charge June 18, 1905.
2. Rev. C. I. Morgan, Haven, Salisbury, Aug. 21, 1905, took charge
Oct. 1, 1905.
3. Rev. C. M. Fox, Guilford pastorate, Oct. 1, 1905, took charge
Oct. 1, 1905.
4. Rev. Geo. S. Bearden, Augsburg, Winston, Dec, 7, 1905, took
charge Dec. 25, 1905.
IO MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
5. Rev. R; R. Sowers, Iredell pastorate, Jan. 3, 1906, took charge
Jan. 7, 1906.
6. Rev. V. R. Stickley, Forsythe Mission, Feb. 19, 1906, took charge
April 1, 1906.
INSTALLATIONS.
1. Rev. W. H. Hiller, St. John, Cabarrus, June 4, 1905, b}- Rev.
Prof. H. A. McCollough and the President of Synod.
2. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Albemarle, June 11, 1905, by Rev. C. A. Brown.
3. Rev. T. C. Parker, St. Luke pastorate, June 18, 1905, by Rev. V.
C. Ridenhour and the President of Synod.
4. Rev. J. W. Strickler, St. Andrew's pastorate, July 2, 1905, by Rev.
J. E. Shenk and the President of Synod.
5. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle, Frieden's pastorate, Aug. 6, 1905, by Rev.
J. O. Wertz.
6. Rev. C. I. Morgan, Haven, Salisbury, Oct. 29, 1905, by Revs. N.
D. Bodie and V. Y. Boozer.
7. Rev. C. R. Pless, Bethel pastorate, Stanly, Nov. 19, 1905, by
Revs. F. M. Harr and Prof. H. A. McCollough and the President of
Synod.
8. Rev. Ed. L. Ritchie, Christ church, Spencer, Dec. 10, 1905, by
Revs. J. E. Shenk and C. I. Morgan.
9. Rev. Geo. S. Bearden, Augsburg, Winston, March 4, 1906, by
Rev. C. B. Cox and the President of Synod.
SUPPLIES.
1. Rev. J. W. Strickler, Cold- Water church, from August, 1905, to
meeting of Synod.
2. Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, assistant to Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.,
from Nov., 1905.
RESIGNATIONS.
1. Rev. P. J. Wade, Davidson pastorate, June 21, 1905, took effect
Oct. 1, 1905.
2. Rev. V. C. Ridenhour, Iredell pastorate, Aug. 4, 1905, took effect
Aug. 27, 1905.
3. Rev. C. L. Miller, Haven, Salisbury, Aug. 2, 1905, took effect
Aug. 27, 1905.
4. Rev. E. P. Conrad, Augsburg, Winston, Sept. 17, 1905, took
effect Oct. 22, 1905.
5. Rev. J. H. Wilson, D. D., St. John, Salisbury, Nov. 1, 1905, took
effect May 1, 1906.
6. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Albemarle, Jan. 3, 1906, took effect at once.
7. Rev. W. H. Hiller, St. John, Cabarrus, March 18, 1906, took
effect May 1, 1906.
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DISMISSIONS.
i. Rev. V. C. Ridenhour to South Carolina Synod, Aug. 4, 1905.
2. Rev. C. L. Miller to Tennessee Synod, Aug. 28, 1905.
3. Rev. P. J. Wade to Virginia Synod, Oct. 7, 1905.
4. Rev. E.P. Conrad toChicago Synod of General Council, Nov. 20, '05.
VACANCIES.
1. Davidson pastorate. 4. Mt. Carmel church.
2. Albemarle church. 5. St. John, Salisbury.
3. Cold-Water church. 6. St. John, Cabarrus.
DEDICATIONS.
1. Mt. Zion, Richfield, Rev. C. R. Pless, pastor, Nov. 19, 1905, by
Rev. N. D. Bodie, president of the Southern Conference and the Pres-
ident of Synod.
2. St. Matthew, Wilmington, Rev. C. W. Kegley, pastor, April 29,
1906 ; Rev. W. A. Snyder preached the sermon, and the pastor performed
the act of dedication.
NEW CONGREGATIONS.
1. First Lutheran church, Lexington, organized July 30, 1905, by
the Synodical Missionary, Rev. Edw. Fulenwider.
2. Calvary church, West Spencer, organized Sept. 17, 1905, by Rev.
Ed. L. Ritchie.
These congregations will apply for membership at this convention
of Synod.
THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
Rev. N. D. Bodie, the president of the Southern Conference, reports
that they "have held two meetings during the year, both of which
were well attended and heartily participated in by all present." The
officers for the present year are Rev. N. D. Bodie, president ; Rev. C.
R. Pless, secretary ; and Mr. J. C. Lingle, treasurer.
The conference, this year, established a fund of fifty dollars to be
paid annually, to assist worthy young men in acquiring an education.
The action of Synod, at its last annual convention, in referring
Cold- Water church and Mt. Carmel church to the Southern Conference
was, in some way, omitted from the printed Minutes of Synod ; but
the duty has been performed, and these churches are now returned to
the care of the Synod.
THE NORTHERN CONFERENCE.
Rev. J. E. Morgan, the president of the Northern Conference, reports
that "during the year two meetings have been held which were reason-
ably attended by both pastors and lay-delegates." The officers for
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the present year are Rev. J. L. Morgan, president ; Rev. G. H. L.
Lingle, secretary ; and Rev. T. C. Parker, treasurer.
The conference "recognizing the importance of encouraging young
men to consider the calling of the Gospel ministry, and at the same
time desiring to show its appreciation of the work of our Collegiate
Institute at Mount Pleasant, N. C, has created, in favor of this institu-
tion, a Beneficiary Fund to the amount of forty dollars annually, the
same being applicable to such 3'oung men of the North Carolina Synod
as may be recommended by the proper authorities of the Synod as
being worthy of such aid."
This conference calls attention to Mooresville. The President says
in his report : " It is with some feeling of sadness we note that Moores-
ville, a thriving railroad town of some two thousand and five hundred
inhabitants, and surrounded by good natural advantages, is destitute
of a Lutheran church. The Lutherans of that place, though few in
number, are high-toned citizens, and seem anxious for a church home
of their own faith. We commend this point to the prayerful consid-
eration of Synod."
JOINT ACTION OF THE TWO CONFERENCES.
Through a special joint committee of the two conferences a revised
constitution has been prepared, looking to the unification of the con-
stitutions of the two bodies, as well as bringing the same into harmony
with the revised constitution of the Synod, which will be submitted
to each conference for adoption at their next regular meetings.
A movement was inaugurated by the Southern Conference and was
acquiesced in by the Northern Conference, by which the two confer-
ences memorialized the Executive Committee of the Synod, asking it
to inaugurate a plan, similar to the Mission League of the United
Synod, for the purpose of regularly raising funds to carry on a more
extensive home mission work in our own Synod.
THE PLACE OF MEETING.
On March 20th, I was notified by Rev. W. H. Hiller that, on account
of the illness of his wife, she being in the hospital at Charlotte for an
indefinite period ; and of his having resigned as pastor of St. John
church, " It would not suit at all to have Synod" meet at St. John
church.
I immediately obtained the consent of a sufficient number of minis-
ters to change the place of meeting, and solicited invitations. St. John
church of Salisbury, and St. Paul church of Rowan county, extended
invitations.
On April „2d, I received a communication from Rev. Hiller that the}-
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had reconsidered their action and desired the Synod to meet with
them. The officers of Synod, after due consideration, decided to accede
to their request.
It will be remembered that Revs. J. L,. Morgan and J. O. Wertz had
turned over the work at Landis to Rev. D. I. Offman of the Tennessee
Synod. Developments in the work have resulted in Rev. Offman's
returning the work to the brethren of our Synod.
MISCELLANEOUS.
1. I hereby call the attention of the Synod to a resolution adopted
by the United Synod at its last convention and found on page 90 of
its Minutes, which, in some way, was overlooked by our delegation in
making its report at our last convention. The resolution calls for a
contribution to meet the necessary expenses of the Synod, which
amounts to $84.92. I recommend that the amount be sent at once to
the Treasurer of the United Synod, and that hereafter standing com-
mittee No. 9 take annual cognizance of it in making its report.
2. It frequently occurs that application for beneficiary aid is not
made until after the young man has entered college, thereby rendering
it impracticable to comply with the regulations of Synod as laid down
in by-laws Nos. 17 to 22 inclusive. I therefore recommend that some
measure be adopted at this convention, by which this difficulty may
be removed, so that all applicants shall appear personally for exami-
nation before the Ministerium or the Executive Committee of Synod,
before an appropriation can be granted.
3. Numbers of our congregations have no constitution. Frequent
inquiries are made with regard to such. I therefore recommend that
a committee of two ministers and three laymen be appointed to revise
the congregational constitution, found in the Minutes of S3*nod for
the year 1880, and report to the next annual convention of this body.
4. I recommend that the town of Mooresville be referred to the Ex-
ecutive Committee, with instructions to investigate ; and, if found
favorable, to begin work there at as early a date as possible.
5. I recommend that the proposed revised constitution of the two
conferences, after adoption, be submitted to the Synod for its approval ;
and, if approved, it then be published in pamphlet form together with
the revised constitution of Synod.
6. I recommend that standing Resolution No. 8 be so amended as to
read, "And report the same in open Synod before final adjournment."
7. I call attention to an error that has in some way crept into our
financial reports. Item No. 10 in the report of the Committee on the
President's Report, see Minutes of Synod for 1905, page 32, instructed
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the committee on apportionment to fix the rate per capita at 25c. for
home missions and 20c. for foreign missions. These amounts were in
some way reversed in the apportionment table, see Minutes of 1905,
page 58.
8. I recommend that the work at Landis be placed in the hands of
the Executive Committee of Synod.
And now with a deep sense of the honor that you have conferred
upon me in making me your President for the past two years, I sur-
render the trust to you, praying that the Holy Spirit may guide us in
all of our deliberations and actions ; give us broader conceptions of
the responsibilities resting upon us ; willing hearts and hands to
undertake greater things for Him ; and make us all faithful unto
death, that we may then receive the crown of everlasting life.
GEO. H. COX.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Revs. C. W. Kegley and T. C. Parker were appointed
tellers. The officers elected were :
President— Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Vice-President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
The Recording 'Secretary was elected also Statistical
Secretary.
The officers, except Vice-President B. S. Brown, who was
absent, were installed by the venerable G. D. Bernheim,
D. D.
The Treasurer's Report was heard, received, and held for
the proper committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina,
synodical treasury.
1905. Dr.
May 19. Amt. Finance Committee $ 472 74
July 11. Amt. St. James, Concord 7 00
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Aug. i. Amt. on loan $405 00
Oct. 14. Amt. St. James, Concord 31 75
Dec. 12. Amt. St. Luke, Rowan 3 00
1906.
Feb. 6. Amt. St. James 4 75
April 11. Amt. Mrs. G. D. Bernheim 100 00
28. Amt. Mr. A. L. Barringer 5 00
May 1. Amt. to balance 70 $1029 94
Cr.
May 25. By amt. Dr. G. H. Cox $ 20 00
25. By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer 20 00
July 1. By amt. Henkel & Co 156 59
8. By amt. Rev. C. B. King 50 00
Aug. 2. By amt. C. M. Thompson 425 00
By amt. sexton, Pilgrim's 3 00
By amt. Henkel & Co 3 90
1906.
Feb. 5. By amt. Rev. W. H. Hiller, expenses . 9 00
March 5. By amt. Royal Printing Co 6 50
April 28. By amt. J. A. Cline, expenses .... 12 95
By amt. Rev. J. L,. Morgan 1 00
By receipts 46 50
May 1. By amt. Synodical Missionary .... 175 50
By amt. Mrs. G. D. Bernheim .... 100 00 $1029 94
May 1. To amt. in bank 100 00
church extension.
1905. , Dr.
May 19. Amt. Finance Committee $ 99 20
Nov. 13. Amt. Nazareth 1 00
1906.
Feb. 6. Amt. St. James 8 00 $ 108 20
Cr.
April 30. By amt. Synodical Missionary . . . . $ 100 20
By amt. in bank 8 60 $ 108 20
May 1. To cash in bank 8 00
home missions.
1905. Dr.
May 19. To amt. bal $ 326 40
To amt. Finance Committee 456 41
July 11. To amt. St. James, Concord 43 00
Aug. 31. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas . . . 150 00
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Oct. 3. To amt. Mrs. P. N. Heilig, Treas . . . $452 45
31. To amt. Mrs. J. Steven Brown, Treas . 106 33
Nov. 15. To amt. Christ church 6 16
Dec. 11. To amt. Concordia 2 69
To amt. Concordia S. S 6 00
1906.
Jan. 20. To amt. Cold Water 2 50
25. To amt. Mrs. J. Steven Brown, Treas . 125 00
April 25. To amt. interest on Patterson Legacy . 60 00 $1736 94
1905. Cr.
June 8. By amt. paid Rev. E. L. Ritchie . . . f 20 00
By error in former bal 460 45
30. By amt. Rev. C. B. Cox to date .... 43 75
July 18. By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 25 00
Aug. 8. By amt. Rev. C. T. Miller S3 33
iS. By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 25 00
Sept. 25. By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 20 00
Oct. 2. By amt. Rev. J. W. Strickler 50 00
4. By amt. Rev. C. Brown Cox 43 75
Nov. 2. By amt. Rev. C. Brown Cox 25 00
9. By amt. Rev. L- P. Boland 65 00
15. By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 50 00
1906.
Jan. 17. By amt. Rev. C. I. Morgan 60 00
25. By amt. Rev. C. B. Cox 43 75
Feb. 6. By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 60 00
April 9. By amt. Rev. C. Brown Cox 58 33
17. By amt. Rev. V. R. Stickley 12 50
17. By amt. Rev. L. P. Boland 32 50
May 1. By amt. Rev. J. W. Strickler .... 50 00
By amt. Rev. E. L. Ritchie 75 00
By amt. Rev. C. I. Morgan So 00
By receipt in report 54 33
By balance 299 25 #1736 94
May 1. To balance 299 25
10. To St. Luke's, Davidson 18 40
beneficiary education.
1905. Dr.
May 19. To balance $ no 75
To Finance Committee 191 70
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 1 7
Dec. 16. Southern Conference $25 00
1906.
Feb. 6 13 00 #340 45
1905. Cr.
Sept. 20. By chk. Reuben Goodman $ 50 00
Oct. 12. By chk. Carl H. Deal 25 00
Nov. 13. By chk. Carl H. Deal 25 00
13. By chk. J. Ouincy Wertz 25 00
1906.
Jan. 2. By chk. Reuben Goodman 50 00
Feb. 9. By chk. H. E. Beatty 25 00
March 30. By chk. C. H. Deal 25 00
27. By chk. J. Quincy Wertz 25 00
April 4. By chk. C. H. Deal 25 00
14. By chk. Reuben Goodman 25 00
By cash 40 45 $ 340 45
May 1. To cash in bank 40 45
synodicae missionary.
1905. Dr.
May 19. To balance $ 75 10
Bethel, Rowan 6 77
19. Amt. Finance Committee 191 25
Aug. 21. Organ church 6 60
31. Reformation 3 00
Emmanuel 2 25
Sept. 9. St. Paul, Rowan 8 00
11. Pilgrim 5 00
Augsburg Mission 5 00
21. St. John, Salisbury 33 35
Oct. 1. St. Matthew, Wilmington 10 00
10. Christiana 10 00
14. St James 25 00
St. Andrew's pastorate 5 00
Nov. 13. Nazareth 1 00
15. Christ church 5 00
Wittenberg 5 00
28. St. Matthew, Wilmington 15 00
1906.
Jan. 9. St. Mark, China Grove 25 00
18. St. Paul, Rowan 7 00
Feb. 6. St. James 37 S3
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28.
March 2.
14.
17-
20.
21.
April 17.
20.
23-
24.
26.
1905.
June 29.
Oct. 10.
Dec. 21.
1906.
April 4.
1905-
May
19-
Nov.
21.
Dec
14.
22.
1906.
Jan.
I9°5-
June
14.
1906.
Jan.
11.
1905-
May
15
20.
26.
Holy Trinity I 18 75
Lutheran Chapel 10 00
St. Luke, Davidson 5 00
St. Paul, Rowan . . 5 00
Lexington Congregation 30 00
St. John, Cabarrus 25 00
St. Luke, Rowan 10 00
St John, Salisbury 100 00
Organ Church 18 40
Center Grove 7 00
Bethel, Rowan 13 00
Church Extension 100 20
Synodical Treasury 175 50 $ 1000 00
Cr.
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider $ 166 67
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider . . . . . 250 00
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 250 00
By chk. Rev. E. Fulenwider 333 33 $1000 00
UNITED SYNOD.
HOME MISSIONS.
DR.
Amt. Finance Committee $ 160 51
St. Luke, Rowan 14 26
Mr. A. L. Barringer 5 00
St. Andrew 10 00
St. Mark, Charlotte 40 00
Amt. overpaid 8 27 $ 238 04
Cr.
By chk. Mr. J. A. Cline $ 16S 78
By chk. Mr. J. A. Cline 69 26 $ 238 04
foreign missions.
Dr.
Amt. Albemarle $ 4 00
Amt. Finance Committee 1S5 43
Amt. Collection 14 87
Amt. Christiana 4 52
Amt. Union 12 45
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21. Amt. St. Mark, Charlotte $ 31 65
Amt. St. John, Salisbury 7 43
July 10. Amt. St. Peter 5 00
Amt. St. Andrew 11 00
Amt. Mt. Hermon 9 00
Oct. 12. Amt. St. Luke, Rowan 2 30
Amt. Concordia 1 S8
Dec. 22. Amt. St. Andrew 2 50
1906.
Jan. 2. Amt. Principal Patterson Legacy . . . 1000 00
Amt. int. on same to date 2S5 25
April 11. Amt. Organ S. S 5 93
Amt. Ebenezer S. S 2 74
Amt. St. Mark's S. S., Charlotte ... 38 02
Amt. Christ S. S 5 30
Amt. Calvary S. S 1 84
Amt. St. John, Cabarrus 5 32
Amt. St. Peter's S. S 9 20
Amt. Holy Trinity 8 00 $1653 63
Cr.
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas $ 204 30
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas 53 62
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas 2S5 25
By amt. in bank 1008 00
By amt. J. A. Cline 102 46 $1653 63
May 1. To amt. in bank 1008 00
orphan home.
1905. Dr.
May 19. To balance $ n 50
Amt. Finance Committee 17 00
Aug. 30. Amt. Christiana debt 8 83
Sept. 29. Amt. St. Luke, Rowan 3 50
Amt. Concordia 3 25
Oct. 12. Amt. Salem 17 92
Amt. Salem S. S 13 75
Amt. Grace S. S 23 37
Amt. Grace 10 08
Nov. 12. Amt. J. Q. Wertz 9 50
Amt. St. John, Salisbury 28 20
Dec. 13. Amt. Christiana 15 88
18. Amt. Peace 2 15
21. Amt. Union 11 61
14.
17.
24.
18.
28.
30-
1905-
June
14.
July
10.
1906.
Jan.
24.
April
30.
20 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
1906.
Jan. 20. Amt. St. Andrew $ 6 85
Amt. Mt. Hermon 6 60
Cold Water 2 70
30. Amt. St. Mark, Charlotte 23 00
St. John, Salisbury 8 50
April 17. St. Luke, Rowan 6 71
20. Union Easter egg offering 4 23 $ 235 93
May 6. Collection at Synod 14 89
1905. Cr.
July 11. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas $ 28 50
Sept. 20. By amt. J. E. Cooper, Treas 8 83
Oct. 12. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 65 12
Dec. 19. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 60 33
21. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 3 15
1906.
Jan. 11. By amt. J. E. Cooper, Treas 11 61
22. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 16 15
30. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 31 50
March 12. By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 10 00
By amt. to balance 74 $ 235 93
May 6. By receipt 14 89
disabled ministers' eund.
1906. Dr.
May 1. To cash in bank $ 403 43
Most respectfully submitted,
JAMES D. HEIUG.
The following report was presented :
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your committee submit the following report : Six meetings have
been held. Matters claiming our attention have been directed to the
best of our ability.
HOME MISSIONS.
Our Home Mission work is in a very satisfactory condition, and for
once it happens that there is no vacancy in the mission field.
Haven. — Rev. C. D Miller relinquished this work in August, and
Rev. C. I. Morgan was called to succeed him. Pastor Morgan took
charge in October, and has done faithful and effective work.
Spencer. — Rev. E. L. Ritchie entered upon the work in this field
immediately after the last meeting of Synod. The work at Christ's
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church, in East Spencer, has not been as prosperous as some other
missions, yet the pastor has done his part faithfully, and the congre-
gation has at least held its own.
Soon after Pastor Ritchie was on the ground he began a canvass of
West Spencer for Lutherans, and so encouraging was the result that
he was authorized by the Executive Committee to proceed with the
organization of a congregation. This was effected in September, and
now the membership numbers 36. Services are held twice each month
in a hall, and Sunday-school work carried on regularly. Efforts are
being made to secure from the Railway Company the gift of a suitable
lot for a church. If they succeed in this the congregation will then
actively take up the work of raising funds for a church building.
While the whole Spencer field is difficult, it is very important and
deserves the sympathy and help of Synod.
Forsyth. — For nearly two years this field was vacant, but at last a
pastor has been secured in the person of Rev. V. R. Stickley, who
took charge, April 1.
Synod's other missionaries have been on the ground during the
entire year, and have done efficient and faithful service.
The pastorates now receiving aid from Synod are :
Haven, Salisbury $ 240
Spencer 275
St. Andrew's, Concord ioo
Lebanon 130
Forsyth 150
Burlington . 175
Total $ 1070
For two years your committee has been endeavoring to place Synod
on a cash basis with its home mission work, and at last this has been
accomplished. All of the missionaries have been paid in full to the
end of the synodical year, April 30, 1906.
We were enabled to accomplish this desired end only by the gener-
ous and timely aid given by the Woman's Missionary Convention,
and we hereby put on record our grateful appreciation of their gener-
ous help.
As an aid in maintaining this standard of work and in order to be more
systematic a new method of work has been inaugurated. It is this :
Each Missionary's year terminates with the synodical year, April 30, it
matters not when he took charge. Hence at each annual meeting of
Synod the church council of each congregation or pastorate, receiv-
ing; or needing aid, must file with the new Executive Committee a
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petition, signed by said council, stating the amount needed and also
the amount of their own pledge for the pastor's support.
Furthermore as the Executive Committee now holds regular quar-
terly meetings on or near the first of August, November, February,
and May, all missionaries are required to send to the secretary of the
Executive Committee at the end of every quarter detailed reports of
their work. Blanks for these reports will be furnished upon applica-
tion.
SYNODICAE MISSIONARY.
On the authority of the Executive Committee the missionary has
given his entire time to Lexington with occasional preaching at
Thomasville. It is the plan of the present committee to continue this
arrangement until the church at Lexington is completed, when the
missionary will be sent elsewhere, possibly to High Point, and a reg-
ular pastor given charge of the work at Lexington and Thomasville.
The work at Lexington is quite promising. The congregation was
formally organized in July, and now has a membership of 34. In
obedience to Synod's instruction your committee authorized the pur-
chase of a church lot at a cost of $800. The sum of $442 has been paid
on this lot, but as the meeting of Synod was so near at hand it was
decided not to borrow the balance, as we were authorized to do, but to
ask the Synod to provide it. We would note here that Rev. and Mrs.
G. D. Bernheim generously gave one hundred dollars towards this
lot, and would ask Synod to make due acknowledgment of the same.
The deed to the property is made to the council of the church with
the provision that "If the congregation should ever cease to be an in-
tegral part of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of
North Carolina, or if the property should cease to be used for the pur-
pose designated, the lot, together with all and everything pertaining
thereto, shall revert to said Synod." The members of the church
and friends of Lexington subscribed liberally for the church building,
and then the missionary on the authority of the Executive Commit-
tee made a canvass of the churches of Synod for additional funds and
met with gratifying success, having secured by this canvass $1,271.
The work at Thomasville has not developed sufficiently to justify
the organization of a congregation, although there is quite a number
of Lutherans there. The missionary has been visiting and holding
occasional services for them, and this arrangement will be continued.
The contributions by the churches for the missionary's salary be-
ing only $724.71, it was necessary for our treasurer to use the "Church
Extension" fund for last year and also the surplus in the "Synodical
Fund," as authorized by Synod.
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BENEFICIARIES.
One year ago the Synod had only one beneficiary, but during the
interim your committee had three applications for aid in preparing
for the ministry. The applicants were : Carl H. Deal and Harold E.
Beatty of St. James church, Concord, and J. Quincy Wertz of Luther-
an Chapel church, China Grove. These young men presented good
recommendations and testimonials ; and having been found worthy
and deserving were received in accordance with the provisions of the
constitution. Mr. Deal is at Lenoir College, Mr. Beatty at Roanoke
College, and Mr. Wertz at Newberry College. They are all in the
Junior class. Mr. Goodman will graduate at Roanoke College in June
and enter our Theological Seminary in October. Their reports show
that they have all made good records, both as to class standing and
deportment. It was possible for aid to be given all these young men
only because there remained in the beneficiary fund of the treasury a
balance carried over from the previous year when there was but one
beneficiary. But the fund is now exhausted, and it will require at
least $400 to carry on this work next year.
WHITNEY.
A delegation was sent down to "spy out the land" of Whitney, who
reported that they found a few Lutherans there and many apparently
not members of any church. However, as it did not seem practicable
to undertake work there at the time the matter was deferred.
MEMORIAL FROM CONFERENCES.
The following paper from the two conferences has been endorsed by
the Executive Committee, and is referred to Synod for its considera-
tion :
"Resolved, That in view of the pressing need and demands of the
Home Mission work within the bounds of our Synod, and the inade-
quate funds of the Synod to press the work, we do hereby memorialize
the Executive Committee of Synod, asking it to adopt some plan similar
to the Mission League of the United Synod for raising funds, and that
the work be inaugurated at once. All money to be paid to the Treas-
urer of Synod, and to be at the disposition of the Executive Commit-
tee of Synod."
RECOMMENDATIONS.
i. That Synod provide for the payment of the balance of $358, due
on the Lexington lot.
2. That provision be made for the continued support of the Synod-
ical Missionary, and that all congregations be urged to subscribe
liberally to this work.
24 MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
3. Inasmuch as Synod's annual contribution for beneficiary educa-
tion is only about $200, and for the next year at least $400 will be
needed for this cause, we recommend that, after the money contribu-
ted for this purpose at this meeting of Synod has been appropriated,
the Executive Committee be given authority to provide the amount
still needed in whatever way they deem best.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. COX,
B. S. BROWN,
V. Y. BOOZER,
JAMES D. HEIEIG.
N. D. BODIE,
J. L. MORGAN,
JOHN A. CLINE,
Report received and held for reference to the proper com-
mittee.
The Standing Committees were announced as follows :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President's Report. — Revs. G. D. Bernheim, R. C.
Holland, C. Brown Cox, J. I,. Morgan, and Messrs. A. D.
Wessell and C. N. Brown.
2. On State of the Church.— -Revs. J. O. Wertz, N. D.
Bodie, J. H. Wilson, and Messrs. T. M. Kerns and W. H.
Barnhardt.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. J. E.
Shenk, Geo. S. Bearden, J. W. Strickler, and Messrs. C. D.
Barringer and L,. A. Beaver.
4. On Report of Executive Committee. — Revs. C. B. King,
C. I. Morgan, C. Diefendorf, and Messrs. H. V. Cobb and
C. J. Boland.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. H. A.
Trexler, C. A. Brown, and Messrs. Clayton Troutman and
Geo. W. Dry.
6. On Letters and Petitions. — Revs. C. B. Miller, W. A.
Button, and Messrs. Geo. Wilhelm and J. W. Fink.
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7. On Vacancies. — Revs. R. R. Sowers, T. C. Parker,
and Messrs. J. H. Myers and C. A. Isenhour.
8. On Finances. — Messrs. R. G. Kizer, C. M. Poole, and
Orline Cruse.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. W. A. Snyder, E. E.
Ritchie, and Messrs. M. A. Goodman and Edmund Sifford.
10. On Apportionments. — Revs. C. P. Fisher, L,. P. Bo-
land, C. R. Pless, and P. A. D. Peeler and S. C. Ketchie.
11. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. Edward Fulenwider,
J. W. Strickler, and Messrs. B. L. Umbergerand C. H. Fisher,
This report was adopted :
EX-SECRETARY'S REPORT.
The following report is submitted :
1. 2,000 copies of last year's Minutes were printed and distributed
at a cost of $131.47, the bill of which is herewith submitted for pay-
ment.
2. The contract for printing 2,000 copies of the Minutes of this con-
vention has been made with Messrs. Henkel & Co. at $1.72 per page,
the other terms of the contract being the same as last year.
The work done by this firm is always satisfactory, and their bids are
as low as any that have been submitted. Besides they are so very
courteous and accommodating. In recognition of these things we
would recommend that the gratitude and appreciation of Synod be
hereby expressed to Messrs. Henkel & Co.: 1. For the excellent and
satisfactory work which they have so frequently done for us 2. For
their kindness in waiting twelve months for the payment of their bills.
3. For the favor of counting out the Minutes for each congregation,
furnishing twine and paper, and wrapping and addressing the same
for distribution, their only remuneration being space for one page of
advertisement on the cover.
3. Synod's resolution inviting the Woman's Missionary Convention
to hold its meetings at the same time as our Synod was duly conveyed
to that body. In response to the same this recommendation was
adopted : "That this convention express to the members of the North
Carolina Synod its appreciation of the interest manifested by them in,
inviting us to hold our meetings at the same time and place. Inast
much as changes have been made heretofore for meeting in the spring
and found impracticable, we decline the invitation, as we regard it
26 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
more convenient to meet at trie time provided for in our constitution."
Your Secretary has kept the records of the Executive Committee,
attended to the necessary correspondence, and performed all the other
duties of his office to best of his ability.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER.
The hours for the sessions of Synod were fixed from 9 a.
m. to 4:30 p. m.
Reports on the State of the Church were taken up, the
regular order prevailing requiring the pastors to read their
reports.
Before any reports were heard Synod adjourned, all unit-
ing in the L,ord's Prayer.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, May 3 — 9 a. m.
Synod was opened with devotional services, led by Rev.
J. W. Strickler.
The roll was called. Minutes of the first session read
and approved.
Reports on the State of the Church were again taken up
and heard until eleven o'clock when Synod adjourned for
divine service, pending the hearing of these reports.
Address on Beneficiary Education by Rev. H. A. Mc-
Cullough.
Offering, $14.14.
THIRD SESSION.
Thursday, May 3 — 2 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. C. W. Kegley.
Hearing of reports on the State of the Church was re-
sumed and completed.
The President appointed Rev. G. H. Iy. Eingle and
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Messrs. G. F. Seiter and W. B. J. Bost a committee to
nominate members on the Board of Trustees of North Caro-
lina College. Also Rev. F. M. Harr and Messrs. V. B.
Melchor and A. W. L,entz a committee to nominate mem-
bers on the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Seminary.
Reports by the chairmen of the Boards of Trustees of
both North Carolina College and Mont Amoena Seminary
were received and referred to the Committee on Church
Institutions.
The Archivist reported the archives in safe keeping in a
fire-proof vault in Elizabeth College.
The following report was presented and received for ac-
tion by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
We, your Committee on Letters and Petitions, beg leave to report
as follows :
No. i. Is a petition from the Burlington pastorate, asking an ap-
propriation of #150 to pastor's salary for the year beginning May 1,
1906. Inasmuch as this mission is under the management of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, we recommend that this matter be referred to
them.
No. 2. We have letters of excuse from Revs. C. M. Fox, R. L.
Brown, and J. H. Fesperman, giving good reasons for absence from
this meeting. We recommend that they be excused.
No. 3. Is a petition from Rev. R. L. Brown for aid from the Dis-
abled Ministers' Fund. We recommend that this petition be referred
to the Committee on Disabled Ministers' Fund.
No. 4. Is a letter from the council of St. Paul's (Rowan) in regard
to apportionment. We recommend that this be referred to the Com-
mittee on Apportionment.
No. 5. Is a letter from Rev. J. F. Deal, fraternal delegate from the
E. L. Tennessee Synod. We recommend that this letter be read in
open Synod.
No. 6. Is a petition from the First Lutheran church, of Lexington,
N. C, asking to be received into connection with this body. Inas-
much as this petition is accompanied by a copy of their constitution
which complies with the requirement of Synod's constitution, we
recommend that this congregation be received and enrolled.
No. 7. Is a letter from Rev. E. P. Parker, asking that on account of
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sickness he be excused from attendance at this meeting ; also calling
attention to nine months of service rendered Shiloh church, Forsyth
county. We recommend that he be excused from attendance at this
meeting, and that the latter part of his letter be referred to the Exec-
utive Committee. Respectfully submitted,
C. B. MILLER,
W. A. DUTTON,
GEO. WILHELM,
J. W. BEAVER.
Report adopted by items and as a whole.
Under item 5 of the above report, the letter of fraternal
greetings from Rev. J. F. Deal was read. Rev. W. A.
Deaton, being present, also brought greetings from the Ten-
nessee Synod.
On motion, the hour of 10:30 tomorrow was set apart to
hear Supt. J. T. Crabtree on the Orphan Home work.
The following report was presented, adopted, and order-
ed spread upon the Minutes :
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPALS OF THE COLLEGIATE IN-
STITUTE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Gentlemen : — The third session of the Collegiate Institute has
been one of marked progress. There has been a steady increase in
attendance since the first session, reaching this year 107 the largest
enrollment since 1875. The general health of the students and Facul-
ty has been excellent. The work has been carried on systematically
and uninterruptedly throughout the session. On the whole, the con-
duct of the students has been good, and their relations among them-
selves and with the Faculty have been harmonious.
IMPROVEMENTS.
Since our last report additional class-room furniture has been in-
stalled and many other improvements made on the buildings. The
equipment of the Auditorium has been greatly improved by the addi-
tion of a high grade piano, stage furniture, and scenery. The Audi-
torium is proving a great benefit, and is deservedly popular.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts from tuition and room rent to date $1602 04
Receipts from interest on invested endowment 159 33
Receipts from interest on uncollected endowment bonds ... 17 55
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Receipts from rent of land $ 44 42
Current expenses 232 35
ENLARGED FACULTY.
The increasing patronage has made it necessary to add a fifth man
to the Faculty. The Institute is fortunate in securing the services of
Prof. S. J. Ludwig who has had eighteen years of successful exper-
ience in teaching. Prof. Ludwig is a brother of the late and honored
Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, and is recognized as a superior disciplinarian
and instructor. He will teach in the Preparatory Department.
OUTLOOK.
The Institute is now closing a very successful session, and the pros-
pects for another year were never brighter. Educational Rallies,
which proved very valuable last year, will be held again during the
summer at suitable points within the bounds of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
April 30, 1906. Principals.
Rev. J. E. Shenk was appointed to deliver the next an-
nual address to the students of the Collegiate Institute on
the claims of the Gospel Ministry.
The following report was presented and received for con-
sideration by items, and then adopted as a whole :
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION FOR 1906.
The Board of Church Extension herewith presents a transcript of
the action of the Synod in the year 1892, for the government of Church
Extension loans, and make the same a part of this report
COPY.-MIN. N. C. SYNOD, 1892.
FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
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 instance
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a statement setting forth the purpose of the meeting shall accompany
the call.
4. The aim and object of the Board shall be to create and encourage
all lawful plans to make and increase a fund to be used in carrying
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 OE FUNDS.
i. The Board requires an applicant for aid to fill up a form of appli-
cation with distinct answers to questions asked.
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, shall obtain loans from
this fund, and in all cases the Board shall hold conditional bonds and
mortgages so that the congregations must ever remain loyal to the
North Carolina Synod.
3. The amount of a loan to a congregation shall not exceed the
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, nor more than $500 shall be loaned to any one
congregation.
7. In case any note when due cannot be paid promptly, the Board
has the power to grant the party or parties twelve months time to set-
tle the same, provided 6 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 appor-
tionment, or donations to special churches, shall not be acknowledged
as payments on loans.
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These regulations were carefully gone over in connection with the
committee, appointed by the Synod at its last convention, and find
that they have been framed with care ; and that in the points wherein
they depart from the regulations of the Church Extension Boards of
the General Synod and the General Council there has been a liberal
adaptation to local conditions.
You will recognize that no provision has been made for a Donation
Fund. Perhaps this was wise. The Board has acted strictly accord-
ing to the regulations governing loans.
There is one change, however, we would recommend, viz., That in
Regidation 7 six per cent, be substituted for eight per cent.
The attention of Synod is respectfully called to the omission of the
Committee on Appropriations at last convention to include in its report
the appropriation of $100 provided for in resolution of Synod to pay
annually that amount to the Board of Church Extension toward the
extinction of the amount borrowed by the Synod from the Board ; and
recommend that the error be cured by an appropriation of $200 at this
convention.
The Board has held two meetings during the year, and has arranged
with Christ church, Spencer, to renew the note for $200 in a manner
satisfactory to both parties.
In response to application on the part of the church in Lexington,
a loan of $500 for three years without interest has been granted.
The report of the Treasurer is hereto appended and made a part of
this report.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Report of M. L. Stevens, Treasurer,
in account with
Board of Church Extension.
Dr. Cr.
May 17th. To money on interest bearing dep . . $ 1737 14
May 2d. Int. collected from banks on dep . . 57 56
Aug. 1, '05. By amt. paid Guarantee Co. forTreas.
bond 1904 and 1905 $ 25 00
May 2, '06. By balance in bank 1769 70
$1794 70 $1794 70
ANNUAL, statement as reported to synod
May 2 and 5, 1906.
Money in banks at interest $1769 70
Note of Synod 546 87
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Note of Christ church, Spencer $200 00
(Interest due from Dec. 2, 1901.)
$2516 57
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND, President,
C. B. KING, Secretary,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
JONAS COOK,
H. A. KLUEPPELBERG.
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. L,. Morgan.
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday, May 4 — 9 a. m.
Opened with devotional services, conducted by Rev. J.
E. Shenk.
The roll was called, and the minutes of yesterday's pro-
ceedings were read and approved.
The presence of Rev. Dr. M. M. Kinard, President of the
Holston Synod, was noted, and he was made an advisory
member of Synod. Dr. Kinard bore the fraternal greetings
from his Synod to this body.
By motion, Rev. Dr. Voigt, Dean of our Theological Sem-
inary, was excused for absence on account of the final ex-
aminations at the Seminary.
Election of delegates to the next meeting of the United
Synod was held, and resulted as follows :
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Principals. Alternates.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Rev. C. B. Miller,
Geo. H. Cox, D. D.,
C. B. King,
V. Y. Boozer,
J. E. Shenk,
N. D. Bodie,
J. H. Wilson, D. D.,
A. G. Voigt, D. D.,
W. A. Snyder.
J. L. Morgan,
C. A. Brown,
Edw. Fulenwider,
J. Q. Wertz,
R. R. Sowers,
J. W. Strickler,
B. S. Brown,
C. P. Fisher.
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LAY.
Principals. Alternates.
Mr. John A. Cline, Dr. C. M. Poole,
" J. H. Render, Mr. A. D. Wessell,
Hon. C. H. Duls, " D. R. Hoover,
Mr. C. M. Thompson, Supt. R. G. Kizer,
" H. C. McAllister, Mr. B. L. Umberger,
" C. T. Bernhardt, " C. A. Isenhour,
" J. A. Efird, " J. A. Davidson,
" James D. Heilig, Capt. Jonas Cook,
" T. M. Kerns. Mr. G. F. Seiter.
On motion, Revs. C. B. Miller, C. B. King, J. H. C.
Fisher and Mr. J. A. Cline were appointed a committee to
give names to the pastorates of Synod and report at this
meeting of Synod.
The following report was presented, and received to be
considered by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The report of President Cox is a clear and faithful presentation of
the administration of his office during the past year, and constitutes a
valuable record of events demanding his official recognition.
We note an unusual number of installations — nine in all. This was
almost equaled by the resignations to the number of seven. The
vacancies reported are six, involving several of the most important
congregations in the Synod.
Six new clerical members regularly called to service in the Synod
have been added to our synodical roll, which reconciles us to some
extent to the four dismissions noted. We cordially welcome these
brethren into our synodical fellowship.
Sundry recommendations are made concerning which your commit-
tee offers the following :
1. That recommendation i (one) be adopted.
2. That concerning recommendation 2 (two), this Synod enact the
following : That, except in extraordinary cases requiring immediate
action, no departure be made from the requirements of the By-laws
with respect to applicants for beneficiary aid appearing in person
for examination ; and that when such extraordinary case shall occur,
the Executive Committee may act upon the case upon satisfactory
testimonials, but such action shall be effective only until such time as
the candidate can appear personally before the Executive Committee
or the Ministerium.
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3. That recommendation 3 (three) be adopted.
4. That recommendation 4 (four) be adopted.
5. That recommendation 5 (five) be adopted as to first clause.
6. That recommendation 6 (six) be adopted.
7. That recommendation 8 (eight) be adopted.
The President has rendered diligent and faithful sendee during the
past year, and is deserving of appreciative recognition by his brethren.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
R. C. HOLLAND,
C. BROWN COX,
CLINT. N. BROWN,
A. D. WESSELL.
Adjourned for divine service, pending action on the above
report.
Address on Beneficence by Rev. W. A. Snyder.
Offering, $10.24.
FIFTH SESSION.
Friday, May 4 — 1 :3o p. m.
Opened with prayer by Rev. C. P. Fisher.
Consideration of Report on President's Report resumed.
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 adopted. Adopted as a whole.
Rev. R. R. Sowers and Mr. Paul M. Barger were appoint-
ed to nominate speakers for the next convention of Synod.
This report was presented and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee beg leave to report the following :
1st. We find the attendance upon the means of grace has been un-
usually good. Nearly all of the reports show very good attendance
upon the preached Word, and that good attention has been given to
the same. The sacraments of Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper
are held in high esteem.
2d. There has been considerable attention given to catechising the
young people of the church, a thing which our church cannot afford
to nesdect.
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3d. We find the Sunday-school work in a very healthy and prosper-
ous condition. Both the old and young are engaging in this noble
work. A very hopeful sign of growth in spiritual life.
4th. It is a source of great pleasure to your committee to note the
great awakening and interest along the lines of benevolence. Never
before have we experienced such general response to all the calls of
the church. And it should be a cause for much gratitude to our kind
Heavenly Father.
5th. The great majority of our pastors report that they have W. H.
and F. Missionary Societies in their churches, and that without ex-
ception these various societies are very active and doing a great work.
Those who have not already done so should strive to organize such a
societ)' in every congregation at once. Your committee consider these
societies very helpful in raising funds and developing a benevolent
spirit among the people.
6th. It is a source of regret that more of our pastors do not report
the organization of Children's Missionary Societies. Wherever they
have been organized the children have done effective work.
7th. Your committee further regret to note such a small net in-
crease in the membership of the church. There seems to be some
carelessness in compiling our statistical reports. We should know
accurately just how many members, both adult and infant, we have
in our respective congregations.
J. O. WERTZ,
J. H. WILSON,
N. D. BODIE,
W. H. BARNHARDT.
Vice-President-elect, Rev. B. S. Brown, having arrived
was duly installed by President Cox.
The special committee to prepare a constitution for the
Disabled Ministers' Fund, reported the following :
CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND OF THE EVANGEL-
ICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ARTICLE I.
SEC i. The object of this Board shall be the devising of ways and
means for raising funds for the relief or support of indigent, disabled,
or superannuated ministers in connection with the Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina ; their widows, so
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long as the}7 remain such, provided they remain members in good
standing in the Evangelical Lutheran church ; and all such as have
kept up their connection with the fund as provided in Article IV.,
Sec. 2.
SEC. 2. The collection and reception by gift, loan, grant, devise,
or other legal manner, property real, personal, or mixed.
SEC 3. The holding and using of the same in the name of and in
trust for the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North
Carolina, and for the purpose aforesaid.
SEC. 4. The disposing of the same in the name of and by the direc-
tion of said Synod, and in accordance with the will or direction of the
person or persons presenting, loaning, granting, devising, &c, &c.
ARTICLE II.
SEC i. The business of this Fund shall be managed and controlled
by the North Carolina Synod through a board of five trustees, viz.,
three ministers and two laymen. One minister and one layman shall
be elected for one year, one minister and one layman for two years,
and one minister for three years, and thereafter one minister and one
layman at each annual meeting of Synod. Members of the Board
whose term of office has expired are immediately re-eligible for office.
When vacancies occur in the Board of Trustees during the interim
of Synod by death, removal, or resignation, the Executive Committee
of the North Carolina Synod shall appoint a successor to fill the un-
expired term. Three members shall constitute a quorum, provided
one is a layman.
Sec. 2. The Board of Trustees in connection with the Executive
Committee of the North Carolina Synod, as the agents thereof, is
authorized by the said Synod to execute gifts, loans, grants, devises,
bequests, or property coming to the said Fund in any other legal man-
ner, real, personal, or mixed. In all other transactions of the Board
the Executive Committee shall have no part.
ARTICLE III.
The Board of Trustees shall elect annually at their first meeting
after the annual meeting of the North Carolina Synod, from among
themselves a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer whose
duties shall be as follows :
Sec. 1. The Chairman shall call all meetings of the Board whenever
necessary, and shall preside over the same. In case of the absence,
death, or removal from the Synod of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman
shall act, and in case of the absence, death, or removal of both Chair-
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man and Vice-Chairman the Secretary shall act until the next annual
meeting of Synod.
SEC. 2. The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all
the proceedings and transactions of the Board, and shall present the
same for inspection and approval at each annual meeting of the Synod.
Sec. 3. The Treasurer shall have charge of all the funds of the
Board. He shall collect all the income, and make all payments only
on the written order of the Chairman of the Board, signed by the
Secretary. He shall make a full and itemized report to every annual
meeting of Synod, stating in writing the amounts, and from whom
collected, the amount on hand, the amounts, and how invested, how
much and to whom disbursed, &c, &c. His report and his books
shall be audited annually by a committee, appointed by the Synod.
He shall be required to give a bond sufficient to cover twice the amount
of the Fund for the faithful discharge of his trust, the expense of said
bond to be paid out of the income of the Fund.
ARTICLE IV.
The sources of income of the Fund shall be as follows :
SEC. 1. Any minister not a regular pastor of any congregation, but
a member of the North Carolina Synod shall enjoy the benefits of the
Fund, when in need, provided he pays annually into the treasury of
the Fund one half of one per cent, of his salary or income ; provided
further, that he becomes a regular contributor to the Fund within one
year of the time this constitution goes into effect, and for all such
ministers coming into the Synod thereafter, within one year after thej-
become members of the Synod.
SEC. 2. Should any minister move out of the Synod he ceases to
enjoy the benefits of the Fund, as his contributions cease. However,
should he desire to continue enjoying the benefits of the Fund after
his removal, he shall continue to pay into the treasury of the Fund
annually one half of one per cent, of his salary if a pastor, and of his
income if not, provided, however, he remains a minister in good stand-
ing in the Evangelical Lutheran church.
Sec. 3. Each and every congregation shall be apportioned for the
Fund three cents per capita per annum on the resident communicant
membership of the congregation as reported in the Parochial Report —
a column in the Appropriation Table to be set apart for that purpose —
also, since the active pastors are the public servants of the congrega-
tions they serve, and since their salaries are small, the congregations
should feel morally bound to provide for their old age b}' paying to
the Fund the apportionment of their pastors.
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SEC. 4. Every active pastor in the North Carolina Synod in order
to become a beneficiary of the Fund must pay into the treasury of the
Fund one half of one per cent, of his salary in case his congregation
or congregations do not pay it for him.
Sec. 5. These apportionments on ministers, pastors, and congrega-
tions must be paid annually by the annual meeting of the North
Carolina Synod, or the beneficiaries will be cut off from any and all
benefits of the Fund. However, any minister or pastor shall be re-
instated on payment of all arrearages.
SEC. 6. The payment of the apportionment of the congregation and
that of their pastors to the Fund shall be regarded an obligation just
as sacred as paying the salary of their pastor.
SEC. 7. Any and all bequests, legacies, gifts, grants, devises, or
property real, personal, or mixed.
Sec. 8. The Board of Trustees may also, if they think proper, devise
other suitable means to increase the Fund, such as the appointment of
agents to solicit donations, &c, &c. All funds received from all
sources that are not required for the immediate relief or support of
applicants shall be invested in accordance with the judgment of the
Board as the agent of the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE V.
Sec. i. No disbursement of the Fund shall be made except by a
majority vote of the Board — one of that majority must be a layman.
SEC 2. When a minister applies or is recommended for assistance
from the Fund, the treasurer's book must show that his apportionment
to the Fund has been paid up to the time he became indigent, disa-
bled, or superannuated. The Board must have satisfactory evidence
that he is a member of the North Carolina Synod or some other Evan-
gelical Lutheran Synod in good standing, and has retained his con-
nection with the Fund, and has done at least one year's work in the
North Carolina Synod, that by reason of sickness, old age, or other
providential causes, he is incapacitated for pastoral work, is incapable
of self-support, does not have property, which, when economically
handled gives, combined with any and all other income, an adequate
support, and in the judgment of the Board is worthy of such support.
For widows the Board must be satisfied of her needy condition and
her worthiness of such aid.
ARTICLE VI.
The Board of Trustees shall make their appropriations at such times
and in such amounts as their judgment may dictate, provided no bene-
ficiary receives more than $10 per month, if minister, $5 per month,
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if widow, except in case of severe or protracted illness or needed med-
ical attention, the Board may supplement the above amount to any
sum that in their judgment they may deem necessary toward paying
the above expenses. But the Board shall never appropriate more than
they actually have on hand at the time, nor make any pledges on the
future income of the Fund, nor make any appropriation covering any
time beyond the annual meeting of the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE VII.
The Board of Trustees shall have power to make such by-laws as are
necessary for their government, provided that they do not conflict
with any of the provisions of the constitution, or the regulations of
the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE VIII.
This constitution shall not be altered or amended except by a two-
thirds vote of the Synod at an annual convention, and in all such cases
the alterations or amendments contemplated must be proposed by the
Board of Trustees ; however, should one-third of the active pastors of
said Synod ask for an alteration or amendment the Board must pro-
pose it ; and must be reported in writing to the President of Synod,
and be published in the church papers not less than two months be-
fore the annual meeting of Synod.
C. A. BROWN,
N. D. BODIE.
On motion, the above constitution was received and order-
ed spread upon the minutes, to be finally acted upon at the
next annual meeting of Synod.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of Synod be tendered this committee for
their faithful, diligent, and efficient work.
The following report was presented and received for con-
sideration seriatim :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, report
the following :
i. Page 26. Has the committee carefully revised the apportion-
ment table, No. 10, as directed ?
2. Page 29. Has the intent of the resolution, that the President of
Synod appoint annually a minister of this body to deliver an address
to the students of Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute, been carried out ?
40 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
3. Page 29. Did Messrs. Henkel & Co. comply with contract in
getting out the Minutes ?
4. Pages 32, 33. What disposition has been made of the rest of the
copies of the constitution of Synod in the hands of the Secretary ?
5. Page 32, item 3. Has anything been done by Executive Com-
mittee at Whitney, Stanly county ?
6. Page 32, 33. Did the committee, appointed to confer with the
Board of Church Extension, perform its work, and with what results?
7. Page 33, 34. We call attention to the fact of the Synod's obliga-
tion to pay its part for the current expenses of the Theological Semi-
nary, to the amount of $133. Has this been attended to ?
8. What did the committee accomplish, that took the matter of item
5, pages 34, 35, into hand?
9. Page 38. Did the President send full statements of the congrega-
tion's financial obligations to council through the pastor?
10. Page 38. Have the pastors complied with the requirement of
standing resolution, No. 8?
11. Page 39. What has the Depositary for the History of the North
Carolina Synod done with the books on hand ?
12. Page 42. Have our pastors taken a contribution for the Col-
legiate Institute ?
13. Page 44, item 3. Has the Synod paid the $50 toward the con-
struction of a vault at Elizabeth College ?
14. Page 45. Has Synod met its obligation to the Board of Church
Extension by paying annually $ 100 until the debt has been canceled ?
15. Page 46. Have the officers of Synod been remunerated for their
services rendered ?
16. We call the attention of Synod to the recommendation 1, page
47. What has been done ?
17. Page 47. Have all the pledges to the salary of Synodical Mis-
sionary been met, and have such pledges been sufficient ?
18. Has resolution on page 48 been complied with ?
19. We call attention to proposed amendments to the constitution
on page 50, items 1, 2.
20. On page 51, we have a resolution. Has it been met?
21. We call the attention of Synod to item 7, page 54.
22. Also to item 10, page 54.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. TREXDER,
C. A. BROWN,
GEO. W. DRY,
CLAYTON TROUTMAN.
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41
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item
Item 8
Item 9
Item 10
Item 11
Item 12
Item 13
Item 14
Duty performed.
Yes.
Yes.
Still in hands of Secretary.
Yes.
Duty performed, but object not attained.
See Treasurer's Report.
Report already rendered.
Yes.
In part.
Depositary will report tomorrow.
A few have.
Yes.
Unintentionally omitted last year, but a reso-
lution already adopted providing for $200 to be paid this
year.
Item 15. Yes.
Item 16. Complied with.
Item 17. Not in full.
Item 18. Answered in Executive Committee's Report.
Item 19. Amendments adopted.
Item 20. Duty performed.
Item 21. Not completed.
Item 22. Duty attended to.
Report adopted as a whole.
Apropos item 17 of the above report, the roll of the con-
gregations was called for new pledges to the salary of the
Sjmodical Missionary. ( For list of pledges, see Appen-
dix B.)
The following report was submitted for action by items :
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
The report of the Executive Committee shows that the committee
has a strong and intelligent grasp on the work of the church, and by
their faithful and efficient service they have placed the Synod under
grateful appreciation. There is little left for the Synod to do except
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
to approve their report and act upon their recommendations. We,
therefore, recommend :
ist. That the body of their report be approved.
2d. That their recommendations i and 2 be approved and acted upon.
3d. That item 3 be adopted.
4th. That the Synod hereby expresses its sincere thanks to Dr. and
Mrs. G. D. Bernheim for the timety gift of one hundred dollars to-
wards the Lexington church lot.
By action of Synod that portion of Executive Committee's Report
referring to the Memorial from the Conferences was tabled.
Respectfully submitted, CHAS. B. KING,
C. I. MORGAN,
C. DIEFENDORF,
H. V. COBB,
C. J. BOLAND.
Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 adopted. The Memorial from the
Conferences, referred to Synod bj^ the Executive Commit-
tee, was tabled.
Report adopted as a whole.
This report was presented :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee finds from the Report of the Finance Committee
cash on hand as follows :
Synodical Treasury $621 15
Home Missions 875 51
Beneficiary . . '. 252 24
Synodical Missionary 170 33
Church Extension 76 09
We recommend the payment of the following amounts :
To the Board of Church Extension $200 00
To Henkel & Co. for 2,000 copies of Minutes and ex-
penses connected therewith 131 47
To current expenses of the United Synod 84 92
To lot for the Lexington church 358 00
That all other appropriations be referred to the Executive Commit-
tee of Synod. W. A. SNYDER,
E. L. RITCHIE,
ED. SIFFORD,
M. A. GOODMAN.
Report adopted.
Adjourned with the L,ord's Prayer in concert.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
SIXTH SESSION.
May 4 — 9 a. m.
Synod was opened with religious services conducted by
Rev. C. Brown Cox. Minutes of yesterday's proceedings
were read and approved.
The following report was submitted and adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCES.
We, your Committee on Finance, most respectfully submit the fol-
lowing : We have examined the Treasurer's Report and find it correct
and sustained by the proper vouchers. We have also Treasurer's receipt
for amount received from congregations and paid by us to the Treasurer
for two thousand two hundred and forty-three dollars and seventy-two
cents ($2243.72). We also have receipts for amounts paid direct to
the Treasurer of two hundred and eighty-eight dollars and seventy-
live cents ($288.75).
Respectfully submitted,
R. G. KIZER,
ORLIN CRUSE,
C. M. POOLE.
(For itemized statement of Committee on Finances, see
Appendix C.)
This report was presented for consideration by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, recommend the following : That
the Davidson pastorate, Albemarle, St. John's (Salisbury), and St.
John's (Cabarrus) use their utmost efforts in securing suitable pastors
at the earliest possible date.
From information received in regard to Cold Water and Mt. Carmel,
we have no recommendation to make.
Respectfully submitted,
R. R. SOWERS,
T. C. PARKER,
J. H. MYERS,
C. A. ISENHOUR.
Item 1. Amended by the adoption of this resolution :
Resolved, That when the time comes for the removal of the Synod-
ical Missionary from Lexington, we recommend to the Davidson
44 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
pastorate the dissolution of the pastorate ; and, if they agree thereto,
that the Executive Committee be authorized to constitute the Lexington
church and Pilgrim into a pastorate, and St. Luke's and Reformation
into a pastorate ; and that in the meantime a supply pastor be recom-
mended to the Davidson pastorate.
Item 2. Amended by recommending Cold Water to the
pastor of St. John's for pastoral service, and Mt. Carmel to
the pastor of Holy Trinity.
Report adopted as a whole.
During the deliberation upon the above report M. B. Stick-
ley, Esq. , was accorded the privileges of the floor to give
information concerning Cold Water church, and later con-
cerning the Collegiate Institute.
On motion, the money in the Church Extension Fund of
Synod was transferred to the Synodical Fund to be at the
disposition of the Executive Committee.
The Depositary of the History of Synod submitted the
following, which was adopted :
REPORT OF THE DEPOSITARY FOR HISTORY OF NORTH
CAROLINA SYNOD.
To books in hands of pastors : H. A. Trexler, i ; W.
W. J. Ritchie, u ; C. B. Miller, 6 18
To books in depository • 78 96
cash account.
Dr.
Cash to balance, May 17, 1905 $ 4 00
Cash 1 book $1 1 00 $ 5 00
Cr.
By cash to J. D. Heilig, treasurer f 5 00
May 2, 1906. J. H. WILSON, Depositary.
The following report was presented :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee on Church Institutions beg leave to submit the
following report :
I. MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
We are heartily glad to report the more than usual prosperous con-
dition, not only as to the financial management, but also in regard to
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
the attendance. The faithful, zealous, and efficient President Rev. J.
H. C. Fisher and his competent corps of instructors deserve the hearty
and practical encouragement of Synod in the splendid work for Chris-
tian education in this community, and we commend this institution
of learning to those interested in female education.
II. MOUNT PLEASANT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
The annual report placed in our hands shows that this institution
has had the largest attendance for several decades, and that the usual
thorough and conscientious work has been done under the skillful and
scholarly management of Rev. Prof. H. A. McCullough and Prof. G.
F. McAllister and their increased faculty. And the financial condition
is in every respect satisfactory. Certainly this institution deserves all
the support it receives at the hand of Synod and more. We can con-
scientiously commend it to all who have sons to educate.
We recommend that the reports from Mont Amoena Seminary and
Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute be spread upon the minutes of
Synod.
III. ELIZABETH COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC.
While not directly under the care of Synod, yet in view of its rela.
tion to the United Synod, and being located within the bounds of our
Synod, and its highly esteemed President, a distinguished member of
our Synod, we think some recognition should be given the institution.
We are informed that they have now 180 students enrolled, represent-
ing 13 different States, with Lutheran students from 6 synods of the
United Synod and from 2 other general bodies of the Lutheran church.
It is adding new material and force to its already able faculty. We
heartily recommend this truly representative institution of our church,
to all who desire the advantage of a high grade college.
IV. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
From a written statement, placed in the hands of your committee,
we gather the following data : The teaching has been regularly attend-
ed to by the two regular Professors and the assistance of two Lutheran
pastors of Charleston. There have been in attendance this session 8
students — 2 seniors, 2 middle, 3 juniors, and 1 special ; 1 from the
Virginia Synod, 3 from the Tennessee Synod, and 4 from the South
Carolina Synod. We recommend continued support of this institution.
J. E. SHENK,
J. W. STRICKLER,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
C. D, BARRINGER,
L. A. BEAVER.
46 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
By motion, the consideration of this report was postponed
until the afternoon session, and the time following the
adoption of the report was set apart to hear Mr. Houseal
in the interest of the United Synod Publishing Company.
Adjourned for divine service.
Address on Home Missions by Rev. G. H. I,. Eingle and
on Foreign Missions by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
Offering, $11.15.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Saturday, May 5 — 1:30 p. m.
Opened with prayer by Rev. E. P. Boland.
Report of Committee on Church Institutions was taken
up and received to be- considered by items, and then adopted
as a whole.
Apropos to item 2 this resolution was adopted :
Whereas, By resolution, recorded on page 42 of the Minutes of
last convention of Synod, this body charged each congregation to
make an offering annually in order to create a fund for paying for
insurance and repairs upon the North Carolina College buildings, and
requiring a column in the Parochial Table to be named " College" to
list said offerings :
Resolved, That said resolution be reaffirmed, and that a Sunday in
August each year be designated as " College Day ;" and that the Pres-
ident, on the near approach of the month of August, call the attention
of the churches to this fact.
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMOENA
SEMINARY.
MT. Pleasant, N. C, May 3, 1906.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Dear Brethren : As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mont
Amoena Female Seminary, I beg to report :
1st. That the institution, under the efficient management of its
President and Faculty, has enjoyed another prosperous year, having
enrolled eighty-seven (87) students — nine (9) of whom will receive
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
diplomas of graduation at Commencement. Sixty (60) of the students
were boarders.
2d. The health of the students was good and their deportment
praiseworthy.
3d. The Treasurer of the Faculty has met all obligations promptly ;
paid $88.40 theinterestdueonthedebt, and expended $ 6 1.60 on repairs.
He also had the buildings insured for $2,400, which runs for three j'ears.
In a word the work of the institution was excellent. I commend it
to the fostering care of Synod ; mindful of the fact that, when an or-
ganization loses interest in its educational institutions, it forgets its
erstwhile zeal for education, seeks and is content with nothing more
than a small place in the rear rank in the march of progress, conscious
that it is but feebly equipped for the charge against the strongholds
of Satan Very respectfully,
JONAS COOK, Chairman.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO
FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
Your committee would submit the following :
On consulting the list of Trustees of said institution, we find that
there are three vacancies, and would nominate the following brethren
to take their places : Rev. J. E. Shenk, Rev. N. D. Bodie, Rev. C. P.
Fisher. Respectfully submitted,
F. M. HARR,
A. W. LENTZ,
V. R. MELCHOR.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS ON
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
Your committee beg to nominate the following for term ending 1909 :
Rev. C. P. Fisher, Rev. J. E. Shenk, John A. Cline, Dr. C. M. Pool,
Geo. L. Barrier, C. D. Barringer.
Respectfully,
GEO. H. L. LINGLE,
G. F. SEITTER,
W. B. J. BOST.
The following was adopted :
48 MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
We, your committee, beg leave to nominate the following :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. C. B. King, principal ; Rev. C. A.
Brown, alternate.
Missions — Rev. J. E. Shenk, principal ; Rev. Geo. S. Bearden, alternate.
Beneficence — Rev. J. W. Strickler, principal ; Rev. J. L. Morgan,
alternate. Respectfully submitted,
R. R. SOWERS,
P. M. BARGER.
The hour having arrived, Mr. Houseal was given the floor
to present the United Synod Publishing Company's interests.
This was then adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure and profit Mr. Houseal,
and that it is the sense of this body that the Sunday-schools of Synod
should order their supplies from the United Synod Publishing Company.
The President announced the following appointments :
i. Archivist — Rev. Prof. C. B. King.
2. Examining Committee — Revs. R. C. Holland, B. S.
Brown, C. B. Miller and W. A. Snyder.
3. Ordination Sermon — Rev. C. Diefendorf, principal ;
Rev. H. M. Brown, alternate.
The committee to revise the constitution for congrega-
tions, provided for in the adoption of recommendation 3 of
President's Report, was appointed as follows : Rev. N. D.
Bodie, Rev. F. M. Harr, and Mr. T. M. Kerns.
On motion, the Committee on Apportionments was in-
structed to let the apportionment tables stand the same as
last 37ear, and that the column " total" be stricken out.
(For tables, see Appendix D.)
By motion, the Treasurer was authorized to pay $133 to
the Treasurer of the Theological Seminary for current ex-
penses.
Mr. John A. Cline was elected a member of the Execu-
tive Committee.
This paper was unanimously adopted :
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA . 49
Whereas, Our Synod has been for years generously aided in its
home mission work by the Woman's Synodical Missionary Society,
the amounts increasing each year in proportion as the income of the
Society increased and as our work enlarged ; therefore,
Resolved, i. That we hereby express to the Woman's Missionary
Society our appreciation and gratitude for the generous aid rendered.
Resolved, 2. That we pledge them our continued encouragement
and co-operation in their noble work.
On motion, Rev. V. C. Ridenhour was accorded the floor
to extend fraternal greetings from the Synod of South Car-
olina to this body.
On motion, Synod's Treasurer was authorized to pay the
sexton of St. John's church $3 for his services during the
meeting of Synod.
The following was adopted :
Resolved, That the appreciation and thanks of the Synod are hereby
extended the Secretary, Rev. V. Y. Boozer, and the Treasurer, Mr.
Jas. D. Heilig, for the very efficient and satisfactory manner in which
they have discharged their various and onerous duties during the past
year.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
The following was unanimously adopted :
Resolved, That the hearty and sincere thanks of Synod are tendered
the members of St. John's congregation for the generous hospitality
shown the Synod while in their midst, and that this resolution be read
before the congregation by the President of Synod on tomorrow at the
close of the morning services.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That at the Sunday morning service an offering be made
for the Orphan Home for current expenses.
Salem church, Rowan county, Rev. H. A. Trexler, pas-
tor, was chosen as the place for the next annual convention
of Synod, and the time to meet, Wednesday before the first
Sunday in May, 1907.
Minutes of the last two sessions were read and approved.
Synod adjourned, using the regular form in the rubrics.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
5®
MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
ADDENDUM.
On page 32, just before the record of the election of delegates to
the United Synod, this should appear : Although the appointed hour
had not arrived, by motion, Mr. J. T. Crabtree, Superintendent, and
Dr. J. H. Wilson, chairman of committee on the debt, were asked to
present the interests of the Orphan Home, which they did to the de-
light of all. — Secretary.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Wednesday, 11 a. m. Synodical sermon by Rev. G. H. Cox, D. D.
Thursday, 11 a. m. Address on Beneficiary Education by Rev. H.
A. McCullough.
Friday, 11 a. m. Address on Beneficence by Rev. W. A. Snyder.
Saturday, 11 a. m. Addresses on Home Missions and Foreign Mis-
sions by Rev. G. H. L. Lingle and Rev. R.
R. Sowers respectively.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
10:00 a.m. Sunday-school Addresses by Revs. P. E. Monroe and
Geo. H. Cox.
11 :oo a. m. Devotional Services by Revs. W. A. Deaton and J. O.
Wertz.
Sermon by Rev. S. W. Kuhns. 1 Pet. 2, 11.
2:30 p.m. Devotional Services by Rev. J. E. Shenk. Sermon by
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D. John 20, 21.
Offering for Orphan Home, $14.89.
VISITORS.
During the sessions of Synod the following visitors were noted
present : These were made advisory members : Rev. S. W. Kuhns, of
the Synod of the North West ; Mr. W. P. Houseal, of the United
Synod Publishing Co. ; Rev. V. C. Ridenhour and Rev. P. E. Monroe,
of the South Carolina Synod ; Supt. J. T. Crabtree, of the Orphan
Home ; Rev. W. A. Deaton, of the Tennessee Synod ; Rev. C. A.
Phillips, of the Georgia Synod; Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., of the
Holston Synod.
These were given courteous recognition : Rev. Paul Barringer and
Rev. S. W. Beck, of the Reformed church.
MINUTES %. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 31
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM,
St. John's Church, May 3, 1906.
The Ministerium met, and was opened with prayer.
President Cox presented an application for aid in prepar-
ing for the ministry from Mr. John L,. Smith, of St. Mark's
church, China Grove.
After due consideration the application was, on motion,
favorably recommended to the Executive Committee of
Synod, the committee having full power to act.
Adjourned with the Lord's Prayer.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
52 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix A.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.
APPLICANTS FOR BENEFICIARY AID.
i. That, except in extraordinary cases requiring immediate action,
no departure be made from the requirements of the By-Laws with re-
spect to applicants for beneficiary aid appearing in person for exami-
nation : and that when such extraordinary case shall occur the Execu-
tive Committee may act upon the case upon satisfactory testimonials,
but such action shall be effective only until such time as the candi-
date can appear personally before the Executive Committee, or the
Ministerium. (See Report Committee on President's Report, p. 33.)
2. That the proposed revised constitution of the two conferences,
after adoption, be submitted to Synod for its approval. (See Presi-
dent's Report, Item 5. )
3. That it is the sense of this body that the Sunday-schools of Synod
should order their supplies from the United Synod Publishing Com-
pany.
4. Whereas, By resolution, recorded on page 42 of the Minutes of
last convention of Synod, this body charged each congregation to
make an offering annually in order to create a fund for paying for in-
surance and repairs upon the North Carolina College buildings, and
requiring a column in the Parochial Tables to be marked "College"
to list said offerings :
Resolved, That said resolution be reaffirmed, and that a Sunday in
August each year be designated as College Day, and that the Presi-
dent, on the near approach of the month of August, call the attention
of the churches to this fact.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I907.
P. A. SLOOP, Yost, N. C.
GEO. E. RITCHIE, Govern, N. C.
W. H. FISHER, MT. Pleasant, N. C.
GEORGE W. DRY, Dry's Miee, N. C.
M. B. STICKLEY, Esq., Concord, N. C.
Rev. W. H. HILLER, Concord, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, 1908.
H. C. MCALLISTER, MT. Peeasant, N. C.
CapT. JONAS COOK, MT. PeEasant, N. C.
REV. H. A. TREXLER, Manning, N. C.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., ChareoTTE, N. C.
Rev. W. A. DUTTON, Gold Hiee, N. C.
D. R. HOOVER, Concord, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I909.
Rev. C. P. FISHER, Faith, N. C.
Rev. J. E. SHENK, Concord, N. C.
Mr. JOHN A. CLINE, Concord, N. C.
Mr. GEO. L. BARRIER, MT. PeeasanT, N. C.
Mr. C. D. BARRINGER, MT. Peeasant, N. C.
Dr. C. M. POOLE, Craven, N. C.
54 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix B.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $150 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
St. James 75 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) . 25 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 25 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 25 00
Organ 25 00
Ebenezer 10 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 25 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 20 00
Bethel 12 00
St. Enoch - 20 00
Trinity 10 00
Union 15 00
Christiana — provided all contribute 10 00
Macedonia and Peace 25 00
Salem and Grace 15 00
Lutheran chapel 15 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Matthew's (Rowan) 15 00
Haven 15 00
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) 13 00
Lebanon pastorate 10 00
Frieden's 10 00
Sharon — no pledge
Faith and Emmanuel 10 00
St. Peter's 10 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia — a special offering.
New Bethel pastorate 10 00
St. Andrew's 6 00
Mt. Hermon 4 00
Wittenberg 5 00
Albemarle 5 00
Christ's 5 00
St. Stephen's 5 00
Mt. Olive 5 00
Guilford pastorate — no one present.
Forsyth pastorate — no one present.
Prosperity — will do something.
Total $815 00
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10 24
12 00
10 00
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9 00
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4 37
5 °°
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3 00
1 00
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8 00
6 00
6 00
61 00
1 5°
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1 00
1 00
2 00
11 00
26 00
5 00
5 00
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9 20
2 30
1 88
2 50
10 00
5 00
2 00
4 00
13 50
9 00
4 00
1 00
1 00
3 00
4 00
17 50
6 00
6 00
73 00
1 85
1 31
6 00
2 00
1 40
1 70
3 5°
3 5°
1 00
2 00
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Holy Trinity . . .
St. Mark's (Char.)
St. John's (Cabar.)
St. Matthew (Wil.)
10
25 00
9 50
3 °°
4 00
3 93
1 00
2 00
2 00
1 00
Center Grove . . .
Lutheran Chapel .
Pilgrim (Davidson)
5 00
2 00
5 00
1 11
2 50
5 00
2 00
5 00
5 00
3 00
14 14
2 00
2 00
5 00
3 00
1 00
2 00
St. Martin's(Stan.)
5 00
2 00
3 00
4 10
2 00
2 00
St. Peter's
St. Luke's . ...
Concordia ....
Prosperity ....
Macedonia (A.la.) .
10 00
22 36
9 00
3 00
9 77
2 00
1 05
74 20
70 02
21 62
20 00
66 77
21 37
15 00
16 81
47 25
40 00
58 35
37 60
5 20
27 00
St. Paul's
2 00
1 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
3 00
5 00
2 00
2 00
3 00
6 00
6 81
16 00
11 00
13 00
6 co
2 50
6 00
2 00
2 00
7 00
2 00
30 00
7 00
15 00
10 00
15 00
42 00
6 00
2 00
3 00
15 2I
2Q 00
8 00
3 00
8 00
9 00
8 00
7 00
1 5°
St. Andrew's . .
Mt. Hermon . . .
Cold Water ....
6 85
6 60
2 70
St Michael's . . .
St. Paul's
1 00
3 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
5 00
2 00
2 00
4 00
1 00
1 00
2 00
2 00
9 00
2 CO
10 00
5 0o
2 00
3 °°
13 00
2 00
1 00
2 00
8 50
36 00
Mt. Olive
St. Stephen's . . .
Trinity
2 00
1 00
119 50
23 00
50 25
33 co
39 00
43 50
295 00
19 00
14 35
16 31
30 14
62 00
2 00
2 00
9 00
1 00
1 00
1 00,
1 00
1 00
10 00
1 00
1 00
St. Paul's (Wil.) .
Providence . . .
St. Matthew's . .
45
4 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
6 00
3 00
1 00
3 00
3 00
3 00
3 00
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Christiana ....
25 00
10 00
21 40
24 75
28 40
2Q 00
Emmanuel ....
Faith
1 00
1 00
2 00
New Bethel ....
Mt. Zion
4 5Q
Totals ....
$135 88
$68 09
$102 6oj
an 79
$576 31
#273 20
£247 64
$16
00
$664 65
?I7° 33
$66
00
$2532 49
Appendix D.
APPORTIONMENT.
PASTORS.
J. H. Wilson
C. A. Brown
W. H. Hiller
P. J. Wade . .
H. A. Trexler
Vacant
N. D. Bodie
J. L. Morgan .
W. A. Dutton
C. B. Miller . .
V. Y. Boozer
R. R. Sowers .
C. B. Cox . . .
J. E. Shenk . .
R. C. Holland .
W. A. Snyder
C. W. Kegley .
T. C. Parker .
C. P. Fisher . .
E. P. Conrad .
V. C. Ridenhour
F. M. Harr .
Vacant . . .
C. L. Miller .
E. L. Ritchie
Vacant
J. W. Strickler
L. P. Boland .
J. Q. Wertz . .
H. A. McCullough
J. H. C. Fisher
Vacant ....
C. R. Pless
G. H. L. Lingle .
G. H. Cox ....
H. M. Brown . .
Vacant ....
Edw. F'ulenwider
CHURCHES.
St. John's (Salis.) .
/ Organ
( Ebenezer ....
St. John's
(St. Luke's ....
< Pilgrim
( Reformation . .
f Salem
( Grace
f Low's
! Richland ....
1 Zion
I St. Paul
J Union
(Christiana . . .
J St. Enoch ....
1 Trinity
j Mt. Olive ....
\St Stephen . . .
St. Mark's ....
/Bethel . ...
(St. Paul
Albemarle ....
/ Macedonia . . .
X Peace
St. James
St. Mark
St. Paul
St. Matthew . . .
/St. Luke's ....
( Concordia . . .
jTmmanuel . . .
(Faith
Augsburg
f St. Michael's . .
■I St. Paul
(Amity
St. Peter's
St. Matthew's . .
Haven
Christ
(Nazareth ....
< Shiloh
(Bethany . . .
/St. Andrew's . .
(Mt. Hermon . .
(St Matthew's . .
< Providence . . .
(Lebanon ....
( Luther Chapel .
} Center Grove . .
Holy Trinity . . .
Prosperity ....
Cold Water ....
f New Bethel . . .
< Luther's ....
(Mt. Zion ....
/ Frieden
X Sharon
Wittenberg ....
( St. Martin's . . .
I Macedonia . . .
Hopewell
First Church, (Lex)
n. c. SYNOD.
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121
210
48
55
162
264
92
60
35
25
4'
130
67
46
37
61
235
125
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PASTOR'S CALL.
TO REV
Grace, Merc}', 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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 i . . .
(0
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 worldl)' care while you are laboring for our spiritual good, as well
as to make you a suitable compensation for your ministerial services
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 1 . .
(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 rnay 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.
Amendments to Constitution (Report on Minutes and Unfin-
ished Business, item 19) . . 41
Apportionment Tables (Appendix D.) 56
Apportionments, Resolution Pertaining to 48
Appreciation of Officers, Resolution of 49
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 42
Calendar for 1906-1907 2
Church Extension, Report of Board 29
Church Extension Money Transferred 44
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 44
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals 28
Constitution for Congregations, Com. to Revise 48
Delegates to United Synod 32
Depositary for History, Report of 44
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Constitution, etc 35
Executive Committee's Report 20
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . 41
Ex-Secretary's Report 25
Finance Committee's Report 43
Finance Committee's Itemized Statement (Appendix C.) . . 55
Important Resolutions (Appendix A.) 52
Tetters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 27
Ministerium, Minutes of 51
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . 39
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board 46
Mont Amoena Seminary, New Members of Board 47
North Carolina College, Board of Trustees 47, 53
Orphan Home — see Addendum 50
Pastor's Call, Form for 57
President's Report 8
President's Report, Report of Committee on 33
Sexton of Church, Treasurer to Pay 49
Speakers for 1907 3, 48
Standing Committees 24
Standing Resolutions 4
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 34
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for (Appendix B.). . 54
Thanks for Entertainment, Resolution of 49
Theological Seminary, Current Expenses, Treasurer to pay . 48
Treasurer's Report 14
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 43
Woman's Missionary Society, Resolutions. 49
Theological Seminary
OF THE
UNITED SYNOD
OF THE
Evangelical Lutheran Church in the South,
MOUNT PLEASANT, Charleston County. S. C.
SESSION OPENS FIRST WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER.
Address,
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MT. PLEASANT, S. C.
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MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
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Expenses Very Moderate.
No annoying, unseen "extras."
Next Session Begins September llth.
Correspondence solicited. Catalogue free. Address,
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MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
Mont Amoena Seminary
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FOUNDED 1859.
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INSTRUCTION— Thorough and practical.
COURSES — Classical and English Diploma Courses,
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COST — Very moderate.
LOCATION— Pleasant and healthful.
For catalogue and further information, address the
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CHARLOTTE, N. C
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FACULTY — Twenty-three experienced teachers, nearlj7
all of whom have enjoyed University and Conservator}'
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COURSES OF STUDY— A. B. Course, Elective Degree
Course, Music, Art, Expression, Business.
Established Reputation for Good Health and Thorough
Work.
For catalogue and information, address
CHAS. B. KING, President,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
PASTORS.
PASTORATES.
i. J. H. Wilson
2. C. I. Morgan
3. E. L. Ritchie
4. Geo. H Cox .
5. C. B. Miller .
6. V. Y. Boozer .
7. N. D. Bodie . .
8. C. Diefendorf .
9. F. M. Harr . .
10. C. P. Fisher . .
Salisbury
Spencer .
Bethel
Union .
Faith .
Organ
11. C. A. Brown . . .
12. J. Q Wertz Lutheran Chapel
13. H. A. Trexler Salem
14. Theo. C. Parker .... St. Luke's
15. J. L Morgan Rnochville .
16 L. P. Boland .
17. J. E. Shenk
18. J. W. Strickler ....
19 W. H. Hiller
20. H. A. McCullough
21. J. H. C. Fisher ....
22. W. A. Dutton
23. J. W. Strickler (supply)
24. R. R. Sowers
25. R. C. Holland . ,
26. Wm. A. Snyder
27. C. W. Kegley . ,
28. C. Brown Cox . .
29. C. M. Fox
30. G. H. L. Lingle .
31. Geo. S. Bearden .
32. V. R. Stickley . .
33. Vacant . . .
34. Vacant . . .
35. H M. Brown
36. C. R. Pless
37. Edward Fulenwider .
Lebanon
Concord ...
St. Andrew's
Cabarrus . .
Gold Hill
Iredell
Charlotte . .
Wilmington .
Wilmington
Burlington .
Guilford . . .
Fried en's
Winston .
Forsyth . .
Davidson
St. Martin's
New Bethel
Lexington .
CONGREGATIONS.
SECRETARIES OF COUNCILS
AND THEIR ADDRESSES.
St. John's, (Sals.) .
Haven
J Christ's ....
(Calvary* ....
Wittenberg ....
St. Mark's
i Bethel .....
i St. Paul's ....
l Union
I Christiana . . .
St. Matthew's . .
St. Peter's
( Faith
( Emmanuel . . .
J Organ
( Ebenezer
I Lutheran Chapel . .
'( Center Grove ....
I Salem
| Grace
j St. Luke's
I Concordia
I St. Enoch's
( Trinity
(Lebanon
< Providence
(st Matthew's. . . .
St. James
J St. Andrew's ....
( Mt. Hermon . .
St. John's
Holy Trinity
Prosperity
I (St. Stephen's ....
( Mt. Olive
Cold Water
fSt. Michael's ....
< Amity
(St. Pauls
St. Mark's
St. Paul's
St. Matthew's ....
(Macedonia
(Peace
( Low's
] Richland
1 St. Paul's
I Zion
j Frieden's
(Sharon
Augsburg
f Nazareth .....
< Bethany
(shiloh
Pilgrim
St. Luke'st
Reformation t . ■ ■ ■
Albemarle
( St. Martin's
( Macedonia ....
1 Bethel .....
< Mt Zion
(Luther's
First Lutheran Church
1905
lynl
1894
1851
1835
1789
1871
1838
1899
i895
1747
1S67
1S50
1880
1869
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R. G Kizer, Salisbury . . .
J. L. Lingle, Salisbury ....
I,ee M. Ketchie Spencer . .
P. M Nussman, Spencer . . .
R. B. Peeler, Granite Quarry .
T L. Ross, China Grove
T. L. Miller, R. R. 1, Salisbury
D. L. Canup, R. R. 2, Salisbury
G. L Lyerly. Lyerly
J. D. Brown, R. R. 6, Salisbury
Dr. C. M. Poole, R. R. 4, Salisbury ....
Julius Frick, Rockwell . .
D. A. Wiley, R. R. 3, Salisbury
L. A. Beaver, R R. 1, Rockwell
Orliu Cruse, R. R. 1, Rockwell
P. A. Sloop, Yost
J. H. II. Sloop, China Grove
J. A. Winecoff, Glass
D. A. Sifford, Salisbury
S. G. Patterson, China Grove
D. J. Goodman, R. R., Cleveland
S. C. Karriker, R. R. 1, Mooresville . . .
1835 C. D. Overcash, R. R. 1, Glass
1857 P. E. Fisher, R. R. 2, Concord
1893 E. L. Boliek, R. R. 2, Barber
. . W. R. Ketchie, R. R. i, Mocksville . . . .
. . J. H. Walker, R. R. 1, Mocksville . . . .
1843 J. K. Patterson, Concord
1893 C A. Isenhour, Concord
1881 A. I. Blackwelder, Concord
. . J. A. Suther, R. R. 4, Concord
. . G. F. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant . . .
. . !j. H. D Walker, R. R. 7, Concord . . . .
. . J. W Lentz, R. R. 2, Gold Hill
. . [Geo. W. Dry, R. R. 2. Gold Hill ....'.
. . JH. H. Blackwelder, Concord
jLuther Kimball, Statesville
1885JJ A. B. Goodman, Amity
. . F. W. Lentz, Statesville
1859 M. L. Yeager, Charlotte
1858^ L. Vollers, 719 Market St., Wilmington
1891 1 W. H. Diehm, Wilmington
J. W. Murray, Esq., Burlington
B g
a"5 « s
lSyS
N. W. Zimmerman, R. R., Gibson ville
W. C. Shoffner, R. R. 4, Burlington
J. R. Smith, Liberty
M. J. Anthony, R. 7, Burlington ...
H. V. Cobb, McLeansville
H. W. Steele, Gibsonville
J. A. L. Miller, Winston
J. C Nusinan, Rural Hall
O. Pulliam, Germantown .
D. E. Beck, R. 2, Winston
S H. Hearne, Albemarle
Dr. D. P Whilley, Millingport
I,. O Ritchie, Richfield . .
(no. D. Earnhardt, Richfield . .
J, W. Miller, Millertowu . .
64 8693
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CALENDAR, J907-J908.
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Vice-President— Rev. B. S. BROWN.
Secretary— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER.
Treasurer— Mr. JAMES D. HEILIG.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, and Rev. N. D. BODIE, Rev. J. L.
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EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
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Place— Lutheran Chapel Church, China Grove, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 3. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.)
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the payment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations ; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of the committee on
"Letters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That the Apportionment Committee be appointed at
this meeting of Synod (May, 1907) to revise the apportionment tables
and report at the next meeting ; and that hereafter the committee ap-
pointed at one meeting shall report at the next.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each
receive #20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
i
One Hundred and Fourth Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular annual session in Salem church, Rowan county,
N. C, Rev. H. A. Trexler, pastor, on Wednesday, May i,
1907, at 11 a. m. The President, Rev. George H. Cox, D.
D., preached the synodical sermon, after which the holy
communion was administered to the members of Synod.
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, May i, 2 p. m.
Synod was formally opened by the President. The roll
of ministers was called and the roll of lay-delegates made
up upon the presentation of their credentials to the Creden-
tials Committee — Revs. R. R. Sowers, N. D. Bodie, and C.
I.
Morgan.
SYNODICAL ROLL.
CLERICAL.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev.G. D. Bernheim.D.D. (a. e.), 1849 . . Charlotte, N. C.
G. F. Schaeffer (a. e.) . . . 1861 .
L. A. Bikle, D. D. (a.) . . . 1862 .
J. A. Fesperman (a. e.) . . 1865
W. R. Ketchie . . 1S68 .
R. L. Brown (a. e.) . . . . 1868 .
R. C. Holland, D. D . . . . 1869 .
E. P. Parker (a. e.) . . . .1871.
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D . 1872 .
R. 4, Spartanburg, S. C.
Concord, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
R. 1, Mocksville, N. C.
R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Gibsonville, N. C.
Granite Quarry, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused, (a) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— Concluded.
When
Ministers.
Rev. H. M. Brown
Rev. V. R. Stickley . . .
Rev. C. Diefendorf . . .
J. A. Linn
B. S. Brown
T. H. Stroheeker (a) . .
J. H. Wilson, D. D. (a. e.
J. Q. Wertz
J. W. Strickler
A. G. Voigt, D. D. . . .
C. L. T. Fisher (a) . . .
H. A. Trexler
C. B. King, D. D . . . .
C. B Miller
M. M. Kinard, Ph. D . .
C. A. Brown
J. H. C. Fisher
J. E. Shenk
F. M. Harr
C. M. Fox
V. Y. Boozer
N. D. Bodie
H. A. McCullough (a e.
Geo. S. Bearden . . .
W. A. Snyder (a. e.) . .
W. A. Dutton
C. B. Cox
T. C. Parker
C. W. Kegley
R. R. Sowers
L. P. Boland
Edward Fulen wider . .
J. L. Morgan
C. I. Morgan ....
C. P. Fisher
G. H. L. Lingle . . .
Chas. R. Pless
W. C. Schaeffer, Jr . . .
E. L. Ritchie
Orda
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1875.
1877.
1878 .
1880 .
1880 .
1881 .
1882 .
1883.
1884 .
1886 .
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1887 .
1887 .
1889 .
1890 .
1890 .
1891 .
1892 .
1894.
1894 .
1895.
1895.
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1901 .
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1902
1902
1902
1903
1904
1904
1904
1905
INED. POSTOFFICE.
Efird's Mills, N. C.
, Craven, N. C.
Rockwell, N. C.
China Grove, N. C.
, Salem, Va.
, China Grove, N. C.
Rural Hall, N. C.
Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
Cape Charles, Va.
Barber, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
China Grove, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Concord, N. C.
Gibsonville, N. C.
R. 1, Hartshorn, N. C.
R. 4, Concord, N. C.
R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
Albemarle, N. C.
511 w. 4th st., Winston, N. C.
12 n. 6th st., Wilm'ton, N. C.
Richfield, N C.
Burlington, N. C.
Mt. Ulla, N. C.
919 N. 4th st., Wilm'ton, N.C.
Troutman, N. C.
, Barber, N. C.
Lexington, N. C.
China Grove, N. C.
Salisbury, N. C.
R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
R. 5, Lexington, N. C.
Charlotte, N. C.
Spencer, N. C.
(a e.) Absent and excused (a) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES.
Pastorates.
St. John's (Salis.)
Haven
Christ's \
Calvary j
Wittenberg . . . .
Pastors. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. M. M. Kinard . . Prof. R. G. Kizer.
Rev. C. I. Morgan . . P. A. D. Peeler.
Rev. E. L. Ritchie . . C. L- Lentz.
Rev. G. H, Cox . . . . R. B. Peeler.
St. Mark's (Ch. G.) . . Rev. B. S. Brown (sup). M. A. Goodman.
| . . . . Rev. V. Y. Boozer. . . C. A. Weant.
. Rev. N. D. Bodie .
. Rev. J. A. Linn . .
. Rev. C. P. Fisher
Bethel
St. Paul's
Union )
Christiana J
St. Peter's . .
Faith |
Emmanuel >
Organ \
Ebenezer j
St. Matthew's
Lutheran Chapel 1
Center Grove j
Salem \
Grace j '
St Luke's \
Concordia j
St. Enoch \
Trinity j "
Lebanon
Providence
St. Matthew
St. James ....
vSt. Andrew's \
Mt. Hermon j
St. John's (Cab.)
Holy Trinity . .
Prosperity . . .
St. Stephen's }
Mt. Olive )
Rev. C. A. Brown
. L. R. Lingle.
. B. C. Trexler.
. J. W. Frick.
. J. L. Sifford.
Rev.C. Diefendorf(sup)Dr. C. M. Poole.
Rev. J. Q. Wertz . . . W. A. Patterson.
Rev. H. A. Trexler
Rev. T. C. Parker .
Rev. J. L. Morgan
Rev. L. P. Boland .
Rev. J. E. Shenk .
Vacant .....
S. G. Patterson.
S. C. Kerriker.
E. T. Goodman.
J. D. Walker.
John A. Cline.
. Rev. McCullough^sup).G. E. Ritchie.
. Rev.H. A. McCullough. H. C. McAllister.
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher . W. B. J. Bost.
. Rev. W. A. Dutton . . Geo. W. Dry.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY- DELEGATES— Concluded.
Cold Water
. Vacant .......
St. Michael's ]
Amity I . .
St. Paul's J
. Rev. R. R. Sowers .
.J. A. B. Goodman.
St. Mark's (Char.)
. Rev. R. C. Holland . .
St. Paul's (Wil.)
. Rev. W. A. Snyder .
. C. W. Polvogt.
St. Matthew's (Wil.)
. Rev. C. W. Kegley .
. W. F. Aberly.
Macedonia 1
Peace J ' ' '
. Rev. C. B. Cox . . .
. Isham Ashworth.
Low's 1
Richland 1
St. Paul's j - • •
. Rev. C. M. Fox . . . ,
. Riley Brown.
Zion j
Frieden's "1
Sharon i ' ' '
. Rev. F. M. Harr . .
. J. A. Davidson.
Augsburg
. Rev. Geo. S. Bearden .
H. C. Hine.
Bethany "|
Nazareth >-....
Shiloh j
. Rev. J. W. Strickler .
St. Luke's "J
Pilgrim I . .
Reformation j
. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle .
G. M. Thompson.
Albemarle
. Rev. G. H. Cox (sup.)
St. Martin's )
Macedonia ) ' '
. Rev. H. M. Brown . ,
New Bethel ]
Luther's f • • •
Mt. Zion J
. Rev. C. R. Pless . . .
, M. J. Plyler.
First Church (Lex.) . Rev. Ed. Fulenwider . G. W. Crouse.
Member Ex-Oflficio — James D. Heilig, Treasurer.
The President read his report, which was received and
held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Fathers and Brethren : — Almighty God, Our Father in Heaven,
through the well-directed chain of his providential dealings, has
brought us together once more in synodical convention. The mani-
fold mercies and blessings that have been bestowed upon us in the past,
and the highly favorable circumstances under which we meet, call
upon us for offerings of praise, prayer, and thanksgiving, while we
look to Him in humble trust for all the future.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
Never but once before has the Synod been the guest of Salem con-
gregation, although it has been an integral part of the Synod for fifty-
three years. Many and great changes have taken place since August
26, 1869, when an adjourned meeting of the Synod was held here. Of
the eighteen ministers who were then connected with the Synod, only
two are with us today : the Revs. Dr. G. D. Bernheim and Dr. L. A.
Bikle. Fifteen of them have finished their work on earth, and have
gone to try the realities of vast eternity ; and one, the Rev. Wm. A.
Julian, is an honored member of the Georgia Synod.
Revs. W. R. Ketchie, R. L. Brown, and J. H. Fesperman were then
licentiates of the Synod. At that meeting, the license system was
abolished and, in consequence, they were the last licentiates that the
Synod had. Neither of these brethren is now in the active work of
the ministry.
Rev. P. M. Bikle, Ph. D., now of Gettysburg, Penna., was ordained
at that meeting, and the Synod, after a long and very careful consider-
ation of the question, by unanimous vote, adopted a strictly Lutheran
Confessional Basis.
I mention these facts, not only as being of interest, but that we may
be reminded that we are gathered, in the Synod's one hundred and
fourth annual convention, upon historic ground. May the Lord bless
this convention and every individual member of it, enabling us that
we may emulate the examples left for us in 1869.
I am sure that it will be gratifying to the Synod to learn that Mace-
donia church, at Burlington, which became a part of the Synod here
in 1869, and which has been a mission of the Synod through all these
years, has declared itself self-sustaining, beginning with August 7, 1906.
The records of synodical transactions have not always been accurate and
full, but according to the best information at hand from April, 1869,
to August 1, 1906, the Synod has appropriated for this work about
$5,000, every dollar of which is money well spent. It is seed sown,
that has and will continue to bring forth fruit to the honor and glory
of God.
Another cause for rejoicing is that our mission church, at Lexing-
ton, is completed. The first service was held in the beautiful house
of worship on November 25, 1906. More than three hundred persons
were present, the full communion services were rendered, the new
hymnals were used, and an offering of $1 1.07 was made for our Orphan
Home.
A very commendable fact, and one which is worthy of earnest
thought and consideration as well as imitation, is that quite a number
of our congregations and pastorates have recently increased the sup-
port of their pastors. No man, in any community, works harder for
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
what he receives than does the faithful Gospel minister ; and yet no
man is, comparatively, so poorly paid. If all of our congregations
would support their pastors more liberally, many of the problems now
confronting us would be solved.
The official acts and business of the year have been as follows :
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
1. Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., from the Evangelical Lutheran Hol-
ston Synod, October n, 1906.
2. Rev. J. A. Linn from the Evangelical Lutheran Holston Synod,
March 4, 1907.
The letters of transfer of these brethren are herewith submitted.
CALLS ACCEPTED.
1. Rev. G. H L. Lingle, Davidson pastorate, June 13, 1906 ; took
effect July 1, 1906.
2. Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., St. John church, Salisbury, June 17,
1906 ; took effect September 1, 1906.
3. Rev. F. M. Harr, Frieden's pastorate, September 26, 1906 ; took
effect November 1, 1906.
4. Rev. H. A. McCullough, Albemarle church, March 20, 1907 ; will
take effect the latter part of June, 1907.
5. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, St. John church, Cabarrus county, April 7,
1907 ; will take effect July 1, 1907.
6. Rev. J. W. Strickler, the Forsyth mission, April 15, 1907 ; took
effect April 28, 1907.
7. Rev. W. A. Dutton, Bethel (Stanly) pastorate, April 24, 1907 ;
will take effect in July.
INSTALLATIONS.
1. Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., St. John's church, Salisbury, Novem-
ber 11, 1906, by Rev. V. Y. Boozer and the President of Synod, assist-
ed by Revs. C. I. Morgan and E. L. Ritchie.
SUPPLIES.
i. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., Albemarle church from August 19, 1906,
to the present time.
2. Revs. J. H. C. Fisher and H. A. McCullough, St. John church,
Cabarrus county, from November, 1906, to the present time.
3. Rev. J. A. Linn, St Peter church from Februar}' 3, 1907, to the
present time.
4. Rev. C. Diefendorf, St. Matthew church, Rowan county, from
March 1, 1907, to the present time.
5. Rev. B. S. Brown, St. Mark church, China Grove, from March
24, 1907, to the present time.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
RESIGNATIONS.
1. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle, Frieden pastorate, June 3, 1906 ; took ef-
fect June 30, 1906.
2. Rev. C. Diefendorf, St. Matthew church, Rowan county, June
10, 1906 ; took effect June 30, 1906.
3. Rev. F. M. Harr, St. Peter church, September 30, 1906 ; took
effect October 31, 1906.
4. Rev. V. R. Stickley, Forsyth Mission, October 30, 1906 ; took
effect October 31, 1906.
5. Rev. C. B. Miller, St. Mark church, China Grove, November 20,
1906, took effect January 31, 1907.
6. Rev. J. W. Strickler, St. Andrew pastorate, January 16, 1907 ;
took effect April 15, 1907.
7. Rev. C. R. Pless, Bethel pastorate, Stanly county, February 18,
1907 ; took effect April 30, 1907.
8. Rev. H. A. McCullough, Holy Trinity church, Mt. Pleasant,
March 20, 1907 ; to take effect May 20, 1907.
9. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, St. Paul pastorate, April 7, 1907, to take effect
June 30, 1907.
10. Rev. W. A. Dutton, St. Stephen's pastorate, April 24, 1907 ; to
take effect June 23, 1907.
DISMISSIONS.
1. Rev. W. H. Hiller to South Carolina Synod, April 23, 1907.
VACANCIES.
1. Cold Water church.
2. St. Matthew church, Rowan county.
3. Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant.
4. St. Andrew's pastorate, two congregations.
5. St. Stephen's pastorate, two congregations.
6. St. Mark's, China Grove.
7. St. Paul pastorate, two congregations.
8. Mt. Carmel church.
9. St. Peter church.
CORNER-STONES EAID.
1. The First Lutheran church of Lexington, June 8, 1906 ; the serv-
ices and address by the President of Synod.
DEDICATIONS.
1. Organ church, Rev. C. A. Brown, pastor, dedication of tower and
bell, November 18, 1906. The services were conducted by Rev. N. D.
Bodie, President of the Southern Conference, and the sermon was de-
livered by the President of the Synod.
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2. Wittenberg church, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., pastor, December
30, 1906. The services were conducted by Rev. N. D. Bodie, Presi-
dent of the Southern Conference, assisted by Rev. C. A. Brown. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. H. A. McCullough.
DEATH.
Capt. J. A. Fisher, a member of Grace church, died September 19,
1906. He was for many years one of the most prominent, active, and
efficient laymen of our Synod.
I recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare a suitable
memorial to be printed with the Minutes of this convention.
DEVELOPMENT.
The Synod is larger today, numerically, than ever before, and bids
fair to continue to grow. With this growth and enlargement the work
of the Synod increases and becomes more complicated and more labo-
rious. The spirit of progress, so evident in all departments of physical
life, is equally evident in the life of the church. As a Synod, we must
go forward with the progressive movements of the day, or we must
retrograde. It is a well known fact that the more intimately one is
connected with any work, the more deeply he will be interested in
that work. The different departments of the work of the Synod de-
mand more interested workers, more time, and more specific work.
A division of the labors and responsibilities would be more equitable
and more effective.
I therefore recommend that the Synod create a Board of Missions
and a Board of Education. The former to have charge of all missions
and missionaries of the Synod together with the authority to devise
ways and means for the same ; and the latter to have charge of all the
educational work of the Synod, especially of all Beneficiary Educa-
tion, together with the authority to devise ways and means for the
same ; and that these Boards shall present written reports to the an-
nual conventions of Synod.
THE ROCKWELL CHURCH.
Rockwell is a small, prosperous town on the Yadkin Railway, eleven
miles from Salisbury, with considerable prospect for development and
growth in the near future. It is the centre of a fine section of country,
and is a strong strategic point for our Lutheran church. The exodus
from the country to the towns and cities is being manifested here as
elsewhere. Already quite a number of Lutherans have settled in the
town, and others are coming ; and already the presenter is at work.
It is realized by those who are best acquainted with the surroundings,
that we must have a church there very soon, or else suffer the loss of
much and valuable material and territory. Rev. J. A. Linn, who is per-
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manently located in the town, is willing to care for the work, without
any expense to the Synod, until such time as permanent arrangements
may be made. A congregation, consisting of forty-seven members, has
been organized, a fine lot has been purchased and paid for, and a lib-
eral subscription has been secured toward the erection of a house of
worship. But the few Lutherans now there are not financially able to
bear the entire cost ; and hence have strongly appealed to the Synod,
through your President, for assistance.
I therefore recommend that the Synod give its hearty approval to
the undertaking and take such steps to render financial assistance
as may result in the early completion of the work. The congregation
will apply for admission at this convention.
A LOT FOR THE CHURCH AT SPENCER.
The Southern Railway Company, through its Land and Industrial
Agent, Mr. M. V. Richards, Washington, D. C, has presented to our
mission at West Spencer a lot for a church and parsonage.
I recommend that the Synod recognize the kindness and liberality
of the company, and express the same together with its appreciation,
in suitable resolutions, to be forwarded to Mr Richards.
THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE
The officers of the Southern Conference are : Rev. N. D. Bodie, presi-
dent; Rev. C. A. Brown, vice-president ; Rev. C. R. Pless, secretary ;
Mr. C. L. Lingle, treasurer.
The president reports having " held two meetings during the last
synodical year, both of which were well attended and much interest
manifested." He reports the names of several members of the con-
ference who have been absent during the entire year without present-
ing any excuse.
This conference has established two scholarships of $25 each in Mt.
Pleasant Collegiate Institute.
The next meeting of this conference will be held in Macedonia
church, Stanly county, beginning on Thursday before the fourth Sun-
day in July.
THE NORTHERN CONFERENCE.
The officers of the Northern Conference are : Rev. J. L. Morgan,
president ; Rev. H. A. Trexler, vice-president ; Rev. G. H. L. Lingle,
secretary ; Rev. T. C. Parker, treasurer.
The president reports having held two meetings during the year,
both of which were pleasant and harmonious. Some of the members
do not attend the meetings regularly. Some plead previous engage-
ments, others inability to meet the traveling expenses, and occasion-
ally some fail to render an}' excuse at all. He then says, "The great
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need of this territory is more aggressive missionary work. Our peo-
ple are constantly moving from the country congregations into the
towns ; and unless we can provide church homes for them in their
new places of residence, they are lost to our church. This is especially
noticeable at such points as Landis and Mooresville. Our moneyed
men and our most enterprising men are not infrequently found in the
town or city ; and if ever the church hopes to profit by their superior
talents, she must give these men encouragement by opening her doors
in reach of her homes. The time is here when we must do more than
pride ourselves on the possession of churches inherited from our
fathers. We must build new ones for souls other than our own."
The next meeting of this conference will be held at Trinity church,
of the Enochville pastorate, third Sunday in August, 1907.
JOINT ACTION OF THE TWO CONFERENCES.
Each conference appointed a special committee to jointly consider
the advisability of holding a Synodical Sunday-school Convention
some time during the coming summer ; said joint committee to have
power to act in the premises.
Both conferences, acting through a joint committee, have adopted
a new constitution ; a copy of each of which is herewith submitted for
the approval of the Synod.
I recommend that Section 11 of Chapter 8 of the Constitution of
Synod be read before the Synod, and that the question of its observ-
ance be discussed.
I recommend that the consideration of the question of the establish-
ment of a Synodical Sunday-school Convention be made an order of
special business ; and that in conjunction therewith, the Synod con-
sider the advisability of recommending that our schools and pastors
participate in the State and county associations already organized.
I recommend that, for the sake of easy reference, the names of the
officers of both conferences be printed in the calendar of the Synod.
THE ORPHAN HOME DEBT.
Rev. Dr. J. H. Wilson, chairman of the committee appointed by
the United Synod to secure funds with which to pay off the debt upon
our Orphan Home, reports that the congregations and individuals of
this Synod have, up to the present time, given for the Orphan Home
debt the sum of f3.339.55, and that there are pledges for $673.75 yet
unpaid. If these pledges were all paid the North Carolina Synod
would have a credit of $4,013.20 which would still not quite reach the
amount originally asked of the Synod.
If all the pledges in all the synods were paid in full, the committee
would still lack $1,000 of settling the debt. The longer the matter
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continues unsettled, the larger will be the deficit. Hence the neces-
sity for prompt action.
There are now 58 children in the home, 15 of whom are from North
Carolina, thus making our State the second largest recipient of the
blessings of the home.
In view of these things I recommend :
1. That every congregation that has not paid its pledge in full,
be urged to do so at once ; and that the pastors of such congregations
be requested to give special attention to this matter.
2. That our people be urged to make additional gifts to the cause,
that our Synod may have credit for the full amount asked of it.
3. That the consideration of this matter be made a special order of
business, and that an opportunity be given for offerings for the cause.
When chosen by you as your Presisident three years ago, and each
year since then, I pledged myself to give to the work of the Synod the
best efforts of my life, in order that we might maintain the high
standard that had been set for us by my predecessors. Brethren, I
have tried, to the best of my ability, to keep that pledge inviolate. I
have answered the calls of the churches whenever it was possible to
do so, and have given my time and labor cheerfully and unstintedly,
realizing that I have received at your hands the highest honor that
can come to any man as a member of the Synod.
As I now lay aside the duties and responsibilities of the office of
President, and take my place in the ranks, let me assure you that my
interest and zeal will not cease. I owe to you, brethren, a debt of grati-
tude that I can never repay, for your many acts of kindness, sympathy,
and thoughtful co-operation that have contributed so largely to the suc-
cess of my administration.
May God bless and prosper the Synod, and eventually own and
crown each one of us in heaven ! Amen.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Revs. Edward Fulenwider, C. P. Fisher, and Mr. Geo.
W. Dry were appointed tellers. The election resulted as
follows :
President— -Rev . Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Vice-President — Rev. B. S. Brown.
Secretary — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Treasurer — Mr. James D. Heilig.
l6 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Recording Secretary was elected also Statistical Sec-
retary.
By appointment Rev. R. C. Holland officiated at the
installation of the officers.
The hours for the sessions of Synod were fixed from 9 a.
m. to 5 p. m.
Rev. W. H. Greever, editor of the Lutheran Church- Vis-
itor and representative of the United Synod's publication
interests, being present, was made an advisory member of
Synod and invited to address the Synod tomorrow at '10
o'clock.
Rev. W. A. Deaton, field missionary of the North Caro-
lina Conference of the Tennessee Synod, and Superintend-
ent J. T. Crabtree, of our Orphan Home, were, on motion,
made advisory members of Synod.
The Treasurer's Report was read, received, and held for
the Finance Committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
of North Carolina,
synodical treasury.
1906. Dr.
May 5. To balance $ 100 00
To amt. Finance Committee 664 65
1907. To amt. Church Extension ....... 76 09
April 8. To amt. Mrs. Claude Thompson .... 2 92
29. To amt. A. L. Bai ringer 5 00
May 1. To amt. to balance 18 23 $ 866 89
1906. Cr.
May 5. By amt. sexton, St. John's $ 3 00
11. By amt. President Synod 20 00
By amt. Secretary Synod 20 00
By amt. Henkel & Co 131 47
June 2. By amt. Church lot, Lexington .... 358 00
15. By amt. Theo. Prof. Salary 30 40
By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas . . . 200 00
By amt. Hon. C. H. Duls, Treas .... 84 92
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
17
July 30.
Nov. 1.
10.
1907.
Jan. 18.
March 2.
May 1.
1906.
May
July
1907.
Jan.
7-
10.
5-
9-
18.
19-
1906.
June 9.
July 10.
17.
Aug. 6.
15-
Sept. 13.
20.
Oct. 15.
31.
Nov. 2.
10.
22.
1907.
Feb. 7.
20.
x\pril 1.
13-
24.
1906.
May 2.
20.
By anit. stationery, Secretary 2 50
By amt. stationery, Secretary 1 75
By amt. expenses Ex. Com., High Point. 9 80
By amt. expenses Ex. Com., Lexington. 3 55
By amt. printing 1 50 | 866 89
By balance due 18 23
home missions.
Dr.
To balance $ 299 25
To St. Duke's, Davidson 18 40
To Finance Committee 576 31
Mrs. A. W. Winecoff, Treas 200 00
Patterson legacy . . 1000 00 ,
Interest on same 42 50
Mrs. A. W. Winecoff, Treas 200 00 $2336 46
Cr.
By check Lexington church $ 200 00
By check Rev. C. I. Morgan 40 00
By check Rev. C. B. Cox 37 50
By check Rev. L. P. Boland 32 50
By check Rev. V. R. Stickley 25 00 -
By check Rev. V. R. Stickley 37 50
By check Rev. E. D. Ritchie 75 00
By check Rev. C. I. Morgan 45 00
By check Rev. J. W. Strickler 37 50
By check Rev. V. R. Stickley 12 50
By check Rev. Iv. P. Boland 32 50
By check Rev. E. L. Ritchie 50 00
By check Rev. D. P. Boland 32 50
By check Rev. E. D. Ritchie 75 00
By legacy loaned 1000 00
By check Rev. C. I. Morgan 105 00
By check Rev. D. P. Boland 32 50
By receipts from Finance Committee . . 288 75
By checks outstanding 133 11
By cash 44 60 $2336 46
beneficiary education.
Dr.
Balance $ 40 45
Rev. C. D. Miller ........... 25 00
l8 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
5. Finance Committee ....
5. Rev. Theo. Parker ....
Aug. 20. St. Enoch's
Sept. 12. St. Matthew's, Wilmington
Oct. 3. Northern Conference . . .
10. St. Paul's, Ruwan
Center Grove
13. Wittenberg
Bethel, Rowan .......
29. St. Andrew's
22. Union
Nov. 3. St. Mark's, Charlotte . . .
Albemarle
10. Lutheran Chapel
Trinity
Dec. 17. Concordia
St. Paul's, Wilmington . .
1907.
Jan. 1. Lebanon
Providence
St. Matthew's, Davie ....
10. Northern Conference, balance
Bethel, Stanly
Mt. Zion
Luther's
22. Salem
Grace
Feb. 7. Mt. Olive
Mar. 11. Pilgrim's
St. Luke, Davidson
To amt. to balance
Dr.
Amt. to J. Ouincy Wertz . .
Amt. to H E. Beatty ....
Amt. to John L. Smith . . .
Amt. to C. H. Deal
Amt. to R. A. Goodman . . .
Amt. to H. E. Beatty ....
Amt. to C. H. Deal
Amt. to John L Smith . . .
Amt. to R. A. Goodman . . .
Amt to H. E. Beatty ....
1906.
May
14.
June
2.
Sept.
20.
Oct.
18.
22.
30.
Nov.
5.
Dec.
12.
13-
1907.
Jan.
2.
jii
79
5
00
8
87
5
12
26
20
8
00
3
00
2
00
5
30
3
00
6
78
15
00
3
89
6
00
10
00
2
55
23
11
2
00
1
00
1
00
13
80
2
00
2
00
1
00
3
00
3
00
1
15
3
3°
3
00
87 69
25
00
25
00
25
00
25
00
5°
00
25
00
25
00
25
00
5o
00
15
00
Amt. to-M. L. Kester 40 00
MINUTES E.- t,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
19
4-
18.
3i-
Feb. 9.
March 2.
20.
April 29.
1906.
May 3.
4-
5-
July 15.
Aug. 14.
Oct. 6.
Nov. 1 .
21.
27.
Dec. 3.
1907.
Jan.
Feb.
10.
11.
4-
27.
April 5.
8.
12.
23-
30.
1906.
May 31.
July 17.
Aug. 6.
Sept. 28.
Dec. 19.
1907.
Feb. 7.
Amt. to Carl H. Deal 50 00
Amt. to John L. Smith 25 00
Amt. to H. E. Beatty 20 00
Amt. to John L. Smith 25 00
Amt. to R. A. Goodman 50 00
Amt. to H. E. Beatty 20 00
Amt. to John L. Smith 15 00 $ 535 00
synodicae missionary.
Dr.
Albemarle $ 5 00
Iredell pastorate 10 00
St. James 12 50
Frieden's 10 00
Finance Committee 170 32
St. James, Concord 25 00
Lexington church 7 00
Lexington church 5 00
Lexington church 5 50
Trinity 10 00
St. Matthew's, Wilmington 10 00
Lutheran Chapel 10 00
Holy Trinity 12 50
Center Grove 7 00
St. Enoch's 12 00
First Church, Lexington 7 00
First Church, Lexington 7 50
St. Matthew's, Wilmington 15 00
Holy Trinity 12 50
Bethel, Rowan 12 50
Organ 20 00
St. Paul's, Wilmington 82 00
Haven 15 00
St. Luke's, Rowan 10 00
St. Paul's, Wilmington 23 00
To amt. to balance 233 67 $ 750 00
Cr.
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider $ 83 33
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider 83 33
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider ....... 83 33
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider 166 67
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider 250 00
By amt. Rev. Fulenwider 83 34 $ 750 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
1906.
May
July 15-
Oct. 3.
Dec. 10.
18,
21.
25.
26.
1907.
Jan.
2,
10.
18.
12.
May
1.
1906.
May
S.
June
15-
Sept.
29.
Dec.
25-
25-
1906.
May
1906.
June 15.
orphan home.
Dr.
Amt. St. Peter's $ 10 00
Collection at Synod 14 89
Finance Committee . 135 88
St. James, Concord 25 00
Concordia 2 02
Frieden's 12 62
Salem 7 00
Salem, debt 13 70
Grace, debt 11 00
Grace, expenses 4 75
Concordia 2 35
Augsburg 16 77
Macedonia 14 14
Macedonia „ „ 5 00
St. Mark's, Charlotte n 52
St. Mark's, Charlotte 46 35
Lutheran Chapel 12 00
Holy Trinity 9 38
Lebanon 1 46
Center Grove 9 00
Center Grove S. S 2 00
St. John's, Salisbury 32 70
St. Mark's S. S., Charlotte ...... 3 05 $ 402 58
To amt in bank 69 59
Cr.
By amt. Supt $ 14 89
By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 145 88
By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 25 00
By amt. Paul S. Davis, Treas 122 52
By amt. Dr. J. H. Wilson, Treas '. . . . 24 70 ,
By amt. in bank 69 59 $ 402 58
THEOLOGICAL PROFESSOR'S SALARY.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee $ 102 60
To amt. Synodical Treas 30 40 $ 133 00
Cr.
By amt. paid Hon. C. M. Efird, Treas . $ 133 00 $ 133 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
church extension.
Dr.
To amt. in bank $ 8 oo
To amt. Finance Committee ..... 68 09 $ 76 09
Cr.
By amt. transferred to Syn. Treas ... $ 76 09 $ 76 09
home missions — united synod.
Dr.
To amt. Fin. Committee $ 273 20
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte 25 00 $ 298 20
. Cr.
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas $ 273 20
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas 25 00 $ 298 20
foreign missions.
Dr.
Holy Trinity S. S $ 8 00
Finance Committee 247 64
Union S. S 6 66
Amt. legacy 1000 00
Amt. Concordia 2 03
Amt. St. Andrew's 14 30
Amt. Mt. Hermon 4 00
Amt. St. Luke's 10 00
Amt. St. Andrew's 3 45
Amt. Mt. Hermon 6 10
Amt. St. Mark's S. S., Charlotte .... 21 65
Amt. Calvary 3 50
Amt. Christ 3 30
Amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte 30 00
Amt. Sharon 3 00
Amt. Lebanon $ 4 06
Amt. St. Matthew's, Davie 1 40
Amt. Organ 10 58
Amt. Ebenezer 2 10 $1381 77
To amt. in bank 21 14
Cr.
By check J. A. Cline, Treas $ 262 30
By legacy loaned 1000 00
By check J. A. Cline, Treas 20 33
By check J. A. Cline, Treas 19 55
By check J. A. Cline, Treas 58 45
By amt. in bank 21 14 $1381 77
1906.
May
2
1906.
June
15.
1906.
May
Nov.
5-
5-
1906.
June
Nov.
15-
5-
1906.
May
1.
5-
24.
June
Sept.
12.
25-
Oct.
23-
29.
Nov.
1907.
Jan.
April 23.
May
1
1906.
June
1
July
12
Sept.
28
Nov.
1.
5
22 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE FUND.
•
1906. Dr.
May 5. To amt. Fin. Committee . $ 66 00
Aug. 22. To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington . . 2 40
Sept. 12. To amt. Organ 3 00
To amt. Ebenezer 2 50
Oct. 9. To amt. St. Luke's, Rowan 214
Nov. 5. To amt. St. Luke's, Charlotte 5 00
6. To amt. Concordia 1 42
20. To amt. St. Peter's 2 00 $ 84 46
1906. Cr.
June 13. By check Capt. J. Cook, Treas $ 66 00
Sept. 28. By check Capt. J. Cook, Treas 7 90
Nov. 23. By check Capt. J. Cook, Treas 10 56 $ 84 46
Most respectfully submitted,
JAMES D. HEILJG.
May 1st, 1907.
The following were appointed reporters to papers : Rev.
W. C. Schaeffer to Lutheran Church Visitor, Mr. Clint N.
Brown to Salisbury papers, Rev. Edward Fulenwider to
Lexington papers, Rev. Geo. S. Bearden to Winston papers,
Rev. Dr. Holland to Charlotte papers.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That the Synod extend its sincere thanks to Mr. Jas. D.
Heilig for his faithful and efficient labors as Treasurer of Synod.
The following report was heard, received, and held for
reference to the proper committee :
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Your committee held eight meetings during the year, and submit
the following abridged report of the work done.
HOME MISSIONS.
The home mission work, including that of the synodical missionary,
has claimed most of our time. In this work we are glad to be able to
report progress, although there have been some discouragements. At
the beginning of the synodical year all of the six mission pastorates
had regular pastors, and at our first meeting, May 11, appropriations
were made to them as follows : St. Andrew's, $75 ; Lebanon, $130 ;
Forsyth, $150 ; Burlington, $150 ; Spencer, $230 ; Haven, $240. At
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
the end of the first quarter, August i, cheering news came from Bur-
lington in the form of an official notice that henceforth the pastorate
would be self-sustaining. Three months later news of an opposite
nature came from unfortunate Forsyth, when Pastor Stickley, on ac-
count of impaired health, relinquished the work. Since then the
field has been vacant, but Rev. J. W. Strickler has been secured to
take up the work, May i, 1907. In order to secure a pastor for this
difficult field it became necessary to increase the apportionment to
$210, the pastorate to pa}- $290. The only vacancy among Synod's
missions at present is St. Andrew's, and efforts are being made to se-
cure a pastor at an early date. The pastor at Chestnut Hill, Salisbury,
by permission from the Executive Committee, taught school for two
and one-half months in connection with his pastoral duties, during
which time he received no aid from Synod. While Synod has been
relieved of Burlington, another mission has been taken up. On Feb-
ruary 1 the congregation at Lexington was taken from the hands of
the synodical missionary and made a local mission of the Synod, and
an appropriation of $33 '3 per month made toward the pastor's sup-
port, the congregation to pay $41% per month. Hence, there are
still six mission pastorates on the funds of Synod, and the total
amount paid and due for the year is $837.50. By reference to the
report of Finance Committee of last year, it will be seen that the
amount appropriated is far in excess of the income for this work, but
the peculiar conditions in the several fields together with the increased
cost of living made such appropriations necessary. And yet with all
the aid that can be given, it is very difficult to secure and hold pastors
in these fields. One year ago we reported all missionaries paid in full,
which gratifying condition was due to a generous gift by the Woman's
Missionary Convention out of their surplus fund from the year pre-
ceding. While they are still aiding the cause by their regular appro-
priation of $ 200, they did not give any part of their last year's sur-
plus, but reserved it for specific home mission work under their own
direction. This makes the income for this year about $400 less than
that of last year. With the larger appropriations, made necessary by
the conditions, and the much decreased income all must see that
Synod is face to face with a crisis in this work.
Seeing the need of more system in the management of Synod's
growing mission work, rules for the government of missions and mis-
sionaries were adopted and a sufficient number of copies printed for
use for several years, it being stipulated that these rules be furnished
all missions and missionaries.
With a view to obtaining better and more satisfactory results in
building mission churches, the following set of rules was ordered
submitted to Synod for its consideration :
24 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE ERECTION OF MISSION CHURCHES.
1 . All lots upon which mission churches are to be erected by the
Synod shall be deeded to the Synod.
2. The Executive Committee of the Synod shall adopt, as may be
deemed best, two or three architects' plans for a neat, churchly build-
ing, the cost of erection to be about the same, and each and every
mission shall have a church built after one of these plans. Said
churches shall be let to contract to the lowest bidder.
3. The church shall be placed upon the lot, if possible, so as to
leave room for the erection of a larger church at a later date.
4. The church shall be paid for by the Synod to the extent that the
missionary congregation itself is not able to pay, and the mission shall
be required to assist in the support of its pastor.
5. The funds with which to carry on this work shall be acquired by
gift, bequest, and a thorough canvass of the congregations of the
Synod, asking for standing congregational and individual pledges
towards the erection of every such church by the Synod, with the
understanding that there shall not be, on an average, more than one
such collection in each year.
6. When the Executive Committee has decided to erect a mission
church, it shall send to each pastor a list of the pledges in his pastor-
ate, which shall be collected by him and forwarded to the Executive
Committee.
7. Any such church erected by the Synod may be purchased at any
time by the congregation by paying to the Treasurer of Synod the
original cost of the lot and the buildings, less the amount paid by the
Mission congregation upon such terms as may be agreed upon be-
tween the congregation and the Executive Committee of Synod,
provided that it shall be stated in the deed conveying the pro-
perty to the congregation, that if ever the property ceases to be
used as a Lutheran church, or the congregation ever ceases to belong
to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North Caro-
lina, the whole property shall revert to the original owner. This
proviso shall not be construed to mean that the building cannot be
replaced by another building to be used ior Lutheran worship, or that
the whole property may not be disposed of in order to purchase an-
other lot and to erect another edifice for the use of the Lutheran con-
gregation.
S. Whenever such property is thus sold the proceeds shall go into a
permanent fund, which shall be safely invested by the Executive
Committee of the Synod and the interest only be used in continuing
the work of building mission churches.
Any of these regulations may be modified to meet particular cases
by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA . 25
SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
The missionary gave his whole time to the Lexington mission, and
the work accomplished is quite gratifying. The results from Synod's
first two years of synodical missionary experiment are, a well organ-
ized and promising congregation of 57 members, a good Sunday-
school, a handsome church complete in all of its appointments, and
the contract let for a $1,600 parsonage. The estimated value of this
entire property is $13,600. The mission having reached this advanced
stage was taken from the synodical missionary and placed on the
home mission list and the missionary notified to be ready to go to
some other field. Thereupon the congregation petitioned the Execu-
tive Committee to be allowed to call Mr. Fulenwider as their regular
pastor, explaining the peculiar conditions and giving reasons for be-
lieving that his removal at the time would be disastrous to the mis-
sion. In this opinion he concurred. Hence in view of the situation
and in deference to the wishes of the congregation we agreed to unite
with the congregation in extending a call to Mr. Fulenwider to be-
come the pastor at Lexington. Upon receiving the call he resigned
as synodical missionary and accepted the call, assuming charge in
this capacity February 1, 1907. Since that time we have been without
a synodical missionary, but at our recent meeting Rev. J. L. Morgan
was called, and has the matter under consideration. The salary of
the missionary is to be $1,000, he to bear all his expenses, except
when doing work outside the special field to be designated by the
Executive Committee.
Hereto is appended the missionary's financial statement of the
work at Lexington.
To the Executive Committee of the North Carolina Synod,
Dear Brethren : — I hereby submit a financial statement of my
work at Lexington while Synodical Missionary :
MONEYS RECEIVED.
(1) From Churches and Synod.
Subscribed. Paid.
St. Mark's, Charlotte • $75-25 $64.25
St. Mark's, China Grove 43 23 43-23
St. Paul's, Rowan 52.38 52.38
St. James, Concord 89.15 72.15
St. John's, Salisbury 170.45 147-95
Lutheran Chapel 34-32 27.57
Faith 46.46 46.46
Salem 17.40 17.40
St. John's, Cabarrus 50.00 50.00
St. Paul's, Wilmington 191. 81 191. 81
Holy Trinity 40.05 40.05
26 MINUTES E. X,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Union 28 55 2S.55
Christiana 14.20 14.20
St. Enoch 82.50 72.50
Grace 31-02 31.02
St. Stephen 3.95 3.95
Mt. Olive 6.82 6.82
Prosperity 21.38 1538
Pilgrim 147-75 142.25
Albemarle 18.97 18.87
St. Luke's, Davidson 64.20 61.70
Organ 25.86 25.86
Ebenezer 19.20 19.20
St. Martin's 17.05 1380
Trinity 36.00 33.50
St. Peter's 17.21 17.21
Center Grove 14.00 14.00
St. Andrew's 3.50 3.50
St. Matthew's 15.57 15.57
St. Luke's, Rowan 53-QO 53-oo
Friedens 23.25 23.25
Bethel, Stanly . . 13-00 13.00
Zion, Richfield 8.00 8.00
Total from churches $1475.48 $1388.38
Balance due $87.10
Church Extension . $ 500.00
Synod 358.00
Sale of old lot 442.00
Woman's Missionary Convention 200.00
All Other Sources.
1. Members $1687.00 $1647.00
Balance due $40.00
2. Friends 1026.50 916.50
Balance due 110.00
3. Sale of rear of lot 225.00
4. Members on organ 130.00
5. Ladies on carpet 176.70
6. Members on glass 165.00
7. Friends on glass i75-oo
8. Friends on altar and baptismal font 80.00
9. Member (communion set) 25.00
Total $6428.58
MINUTES E E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
Paid Out.
1. Contractor to date $5601.00
2. Pews 600.00
3. Glass 4"5-4o
4. Furnace 15S.50
5. Carpet 233.75
6. Organ 135.00
7. Electric fixtures 53-49
8. Insurance 37-5Q
9. Work on lot 7.60
10. Church lot 1275.00
11. Architects to date 75-<'0
12. Altar, baptismal font, and collection plates 82.01
13. Expenses, visiting churches 78.28
14. Sundries and communion set 89.67
Total $8832.20
Total cash received 642S.5S
Balance $2403.62
This $2403.62 has been paid by C. M. Thompson, and whether he
will give it to the congregation remains for the future to reveal. I
believe he will do this. If he does not the indebtedness will be :
C. M. Thompson $2403.62
Church extension 500.00
Balance due contractor 90.00
Balance due architects 25.00
$3018 62
Unpaid subscriptions now due (if they can be collected). . . 237.10
Total $2781.52
If Bro. Thompson gives the amount now due him, the indebtedness
will only be :
Church extension $ 500.00
Balance due contractors 90.00
Balance due architects 25.00
Total $ 615.00
Fraternally yours,
Lexington, N. C, EDWARD FULENWIDER,
Feb. 27, 1907. Missionary.
28 MINUTES E. t, SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
HIGH POINT.
In October the Executive Committee of the Woman's Missionary
Convention offered us $1,000 to be used in the purchase of a church
lot at High Point. Soon thereafter the Executive Committee in a
body went over to investigate, select a suitable lot, and arrange for
the purchase. But real estate was found to be so very high in price
we thought it unwise to purchase at that time with only$i,ooo in
hand. This leaves the situation as it was a year ago, except that we
are losing ground by our inability to take up the work and push it to
success.
MOORESVIELE AND LANDIS.
A special committee was sent to these places to canvass the situa-
tion. There are quite a number of Lutherans at both places, and a
missionary should be placed on this territory as soon as possible.
The field is promising of good results.
BENEFICIARIES.
In August Messrs. John L. Smith and Moses L. Kester appeared
before the Executive Committee for examination, and were received
as beneficiaries of Synod. Mr. Smith is a Junior at Lenoir and Mr.
Kester a Sophomore at the Collegiate Institute. For this session the
latter has received only the Northern Conference scholarship fund of
$40. There are now on the funds of Synod five young men. R. A.
Goodman is at our Theological Seminary and C. H. Deal and H. E.
Beatty are Seniors at Lenoir and Roanoke respectively. J. Quincy
Wertz has not been able to attend college during the year on account
of the condition of his eyes. The total amount appropriated to aid
these young men for this year was $535. This being $324 more than
was in the treasury for this purpose it became necessary, in accord-
ance with the action of Synod, to make a special apportionment call
upon the congregations for the amount needed. We regret to have
to report that a number of congregations have failed to send in the
amounts asked of them, and so there is still a deficit of $
From this report it is apparent that Synod will be forced to take a
backward step in the two most important causes before the church,
home missions and beneficiary education, unless some means be de-
vised by which more money can be had for the prosecution of the
work. Then, too, the annual congregational pledges for the support
of the synodical missionary fall far short of the required amount.
For the carrying on of this three-fold work as already begun there
will be needed for the next year the sum of $2,900, while the total
amount in prospect, basing the estimate on last year's income, is not
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
more than $1,800. We hereby call Synod's attention to these things
with the hope that something may be done.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX, Chairman,
B. S. BROWN,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. L. MORGAN,
JAMES D. HEILIG,
JOHN A. CIvINE,
N. D. BODIE.
The President announced the standing committees as fol-
lows :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President' s Report. — Revs. Geo. S. Bearden, J. Q.
Wertz, W. C. Schaeffer, and Messrs. P. A. D. Peeler, M.
A. Goodman, Geo. E. Ritchie.
2. On State of the Church. — Revs. M. M. Kinard, C. Die-
fendorf, F. M. Harr, and Messrs. C. L,. Lentz, C. W. Pol-
vogt, Geo. W. Dry.
3. On Church Institutions and Education.— Revs. H. M.
Brown, J. L,. Morgan, and Messrs. C. A. Weant and L,. R.
Ivingle.
4. On Executive Committee' s Report. — Revs. R. C. Hol-
land, A. G. Voigt, W. A. Snyder and Mr. J. L,. Sifford.
5. On Mimites and Unfinished Busi?iess. — Revs. C. R.
Pless, C. B. Cox, and Messrs. W. A. Patterson and S. C.
Kerriker.
6. On Letters a?id Petitions. — Revs. G. H. L. Ljngle, J.
W. Strickler, and Messrs. S. G. Patterson and G. C. Petrea.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. L. P. Boland, B. S. Brown, C.
M. Fox, and Messrs. Geo. E. Ritchie and H. C. McAllister.
8. On Finances. — Messrs. R. G. Kizer, C. M. Poole, J.
A. B. Goodman, and E. T. Goodman.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. C. A. Brown, C. I. Mor-
gan, R. R. Sowers, and Messrs. W. F. Aberly and Riley
Brown.
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10. On Apportionment. — Revs. J. A. Linn, C. W. Keg-
ley, N. D. Bodie, and Messrs. G. C. Hine andG. W. Crouse.
ii. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. E. h- Ritchie, T. C.
Parker, and Messrs. J. W. Frick and B. C. Trexler.
This report was received and adopted :
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY.
Your Secretary would report that 2,000 copies of last year's Minutes
were printed and distributed according to the terms of the contract at
a cost of $130.69, the bill of which is herewith presented for pay-
ment. The contract for printing 2,000 copies of the Minutes of this
convention has been made with Messrs. Henkel & Co., at $1.75 per
page, the other terms of the contract being the same as for the last
two years.
All the other work pertaining to the office of Secretary of Synod
and the Executive Committee has been done to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
V. Y. BOOZER.
Adjourned with benediction by Rev. J. L,. Morgan.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday, May 2, 9 a. m.
Rev. W. C. Schaeffer conducted the devotional service,
after which the roll was called and the minutes of the first
session were read and approved.
Hearing Reports on the State of the Church was begun.
The hour for the special order having arrived, Synod
heard Rev. W. H. Greever on the publication interests of
the United Synod. The following resolutions were then
adopted :
Resolved, That this Synod has listened with pleasure to the message
brought us by Rev. W. H. Greever, as editor of the Lutheran Church
Visitor, and as the representative of the Publication Enterprise of the
United Synod ; and that we do express our gratification upon the ac-
complishment of the purchase of a Publication House, and the look-
ing to the establishment of a printing plant in obedience to the au-
thority of the United Synod.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 3 1
Resolved, That we recognize that our Synod is pledged by said ac-
tion of the United Synod, to help to provide the fund made necessary
by this purchase and transfer, and that we pledge our hearty coopera-
tion with Rev. W. H. Greever in the great work which he has so ably
and successfully carried forward to its present stage of development,
whereby he has rendered to our Southern Church a service deserving
honorable and grateful recognition.
Adjourned for divine service. Address on Beneficiary
Education by Rev. C. B. King, D. D. Offering, $16.21.
THIRD SESSION.
May 2, 1 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. F. M. Harr.
Reports on the State of the Church resumed.
On motion, the regular order was suspended in order
that Synod might hear the following letter read :
Greenvieee, Tenn., Aprie 30, 1907.
To the Officers and Members of the
North Carolina Synod,
Dear Brethren : — I hereby send a check of three hundred dollars
($300) for money secured from the North Carolina Synod in prosecut-
ing my studies in the Theological Seminary from 1891 to 1894. Al-
though I have more than met the requirements then made upon me,
yet I have always felt that I wanted to return it if it were possible for
me to do so. I regret this long delay in making the return of the
money ; but as many of you are aware, none of my fields of labor
have been very remunerative. However, I would have returned it
two years ago if it had not been for my having to move at that time.
While I do not know that I have any voice in the matter, yet I would
like to suggest that it be used as a nucleus for a beneficiary fund to be
loaned to worthy young men without interest in preparing themselves
for the ministry, the same to be returned by them to the fund when-
ever they shall become able to do so. However, I make this only as
a suggestion, and not as a condition by which you are to accept the
money. If there is some other purpose in which you can use it to
better advantage, you are at perfect liberty to do so.
I would have been glad to have met with you in this convention ;
32 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
but owing to circumstances not necessary to mention here, I am de-
barred of this privilege. With very best wishes, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
H. E. H. SLOOP.
The hearing of this letter was followed by the adoption
of these resolutions by unanimous vote :
Resolved, That we receive with grateful appreciation the remittance
by Rev. H. E. H. Sloop of $300, which he has voluntarily chosen to place
at the disposal of this body for beneficiary education purposes, and
that the same be set apart to be disbursed according to the terms sug.
gested in his letter, viz. : As a nucleus for a beneficiary fund to be
loaned to worthy young men without interest in preparing themselves
for the ministry, the same to be returned by them to the fund when-
ever they shall become able to do so.
Resolved, That the letter of Rev. Sloop be printed in the Minutes
in connection with these resolutions.
The regular order was resumed.
After sometime the rendering of reports on the State of
the Church was completed, when the President announced
the following appointments :
1. Examining Committee. — Rev. J. E. Shenk, Rev. B. S.
Brown, Rev. W. A. Snyder, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
2. Committee to Nominate Speakers. — Revs. J. E. Shenk,
C. B. King, C. B. Cox.
3. Committee to Nominate College Trustees. — Revs. W. A.
Dutton, Edw. Fulenwider, C. B. Miller.
4. Address to the Students of the Collegiate Institute on the
Claims of the Gospel Ministry. — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
5. Archivist.— Rev. C. B. King, D. D.
6. Ordittation Sermon. — Rev. J. Q. Wertz, principal ;
Rev. C. A. Brown, alternate.
This report was received and adopted :
REPORT OF DELEGATION TO UNITED SYNOD.
The United Synod held its tenth convention at Dallas, N. C, July
10-15, 1906. The eight synods were well represented, the entire dele-
gation of our Synod being present.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA . 33
This convention at Dallas will be known in the history of this gen-
eral body for the earnest and enthusiastic manner in which it address-
ed itself to the work which pressed for consideration and decision. It
was preeminently a Missionary Convention, and the Japan Mission
was especially to the front claiming most decisive action. The result
was the endorsement of the appeal of our missionaries in behalf of the
establishment of an educational institution in connection with that
mission on a style commensurate with claims upon us to do effective
work in the empire of Japan. The deliberations on this subject cul-
minated in a hearty recommendation that the Board of Missions raise
the sum of 125,000 for this purpose. That the United Synod in this
matter voiced the better thought of the churches is illustrated in the
responses of the churches to the call the amount pledged within less
than twelve months being at this date $22,000 Your delegation was
unanimous in voting favorably upon this question.
The action of the United Synod empowering the Publication Com-
mittee to negotiate for the transfer to that body of the publication in-
terest of the '■'■Church Visitor'1'' and "Tidings," and furthermore to
purchase certain property in Columbia, S. C, as a printing plant to
be owned and operated by the United Synod, marked a movement
scarcely less important and far reaching than the action in regard to
the Mission in Japan. It is a matter of congratulation to note that
the Publishing Committee has made the purchase authorized, and that
the United Synod now owns the papers named, and a publishing
house valued at not less than $
It concerns the North Carolina Synod churches to note that the ap-
portionment for United Synod Home Missions has been continued at
$10,000 per annum, and that of Foreign Missions has been advanced
to $ 10,000. This makes an average of twenty-five cents per enrolled
member.
It is to be further noted that the synods are assessed one half cent
per capita, annually, to provide funds for the necessary expenses of
the United Synod, the same to be forwarded to the treasurer of that
body within three months after each annual convention of the Synod.
The tenth convention of the United Synod was a most harmonious
one, and marks a great historical epoch in the work of the Lutheran
church in the South. The next convention will be held in Savannah,
Ga., Tuesday before the second Sunday in October, 1908.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, Chairman.
The following report was received and ordered printed in
the Minutes :
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The Board has little to report for the past synodical }rear. One loan
has been granted, viz., $500 to the church in Lexington. The sub-
joined financial statement of the treasurer reveals the fact that the
total assets of the Board amount to $2,556.40, and that the cash bal-
ance in hand, bearing interest at 4 per cent., is $1,509.53.
We would be glad to see this fund in circulation in aid of church
buildings in places where the fund can be of most benefit in the devel-
opment of the church in our Synod, and whence return of funds loan-
ed may be made in reasonable time so that the fund be truly a
circulating fund, performing the service originally contemplated.
Treasurer's report is herewith submitted as part of our report for the
year 1906-7.
The attention of Synod is hereby called to the fact that by reason
of the death of Mr. H. A. Klueppelberg, there is a vacancy upon the
Board of Church Extension.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, President.
Report of M. L. Stevens, Treasurer,
In account with
The Board of Church Extension.
1906. Dr. Cr.
May 5. To cash in bank as reported to Synod
at St. John's $1769 70
June 18. To check of J. D. H., Treasurer on
note of Synod 200 00
Sept. 11. To interest from bank on $200 .... 10 66
1907.
May 2. To interest from bank on $1041.71 . . 41 67
1906. Cr.
Sept. 2. By amt. paid Fid. and Guar. Co. for
bond $ 12 50
2. By amt. loaned First Lutheran church,
Lexington 500 00
1905-
May 2. By balance in bank at interest . . . 1509 53
$2022 03 $2022 03
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
Money in banks on interest bearing deposit $1509 53
Note of Synod 346 87
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 35
Note of Christ Church, Spencer 200 00
(Interest due from Dec. 2, 1901.)
Note of First Lutheran Church, Lexington 500 00
Total $2556 40
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
We, your committee, would report as follows :
1. We note with pleasure that the spirit of harmony pervades all
our congregations in the Synod.
2. The attendance upon the means of grace on the part of our con-
gregations has perhaps surpassed that of any previous year.
3. We note with pleasure the increased attention given to the im-
portant work of catechization in our churches.
4. It is gratifying to learn of the growth and increased efficiency of
our Sunday-schools. This is one of the hopeful indications of the
future Lutheran church within our bounds.
5. While there is great room for improvement, still we thank God
for marked increase in the spirit of benevolence.
6. It is a source of much pleasure to observe the fostering of the
spirit of missions, especially on the part of our faithful women. Also
the spirit they manifest in seeking the hearty cooperation of the men
of our church.
7. In the main there is a manifest indication of growth in the spir-
itual life of our people.
Respectfully submitted,
M. M. KINARD,
C. DIEFENDORF,
C. W. POLVOGT,
F. M. HARR,
GEO. W. DRY,
C. L. LENTZ.
Adjourned with the benediction by the President.
FOURTH SESSION.
May 3, 9 a. m.
Synod was opened with devotional service, led by Rev.
H. M. Brown.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA-
After the calling of the roll, the minutes of yesterday's
proceedings were read and approved.
The following report was received for consideration :
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA
COLLEGE.
To the E. L. Synod of North Carolina :
In accordance with the action of Synod, the Board of Trustees elect-
ed Rev. H. A. McCullough and Prof. G. F. McAllister as Principals to
conduct a school in the buildings of North Carolina College. For the
past four years these gentlemen have conducted the school under the
name of the Collegiate Institute. The work has been quite successful,
giving satisfaction to the board and to the church. The annual report
of the Principals shows the Institute to be in a healthy condition. I
give it here as a part of my report.
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPALS OF THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE TO
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
REVIEW.
Gentlemen : — This scholastic year closes the fourth session of the
Collegiate Institute. The growth of the school has been gratifying.
The first session there were three men in the Faculty and thirty- five
students enrolled. This year there are five men in the Faculty and
an enrollment of 102 students. Extensive improvements have been
made in the furnishing and the equipment of the school. Modern
furniture has been installed in the various recitation rooms ; valuable
additions have been made to the Library ; the Society Halls have
been remodeled ; new roofs have been put on several of the buildings;
an Auditorium, which was so much needed, has been provided, and
furnished by the Institute and the Seminary at a cost of over $1000.
On this there is still a deficit of several hundred dollars which is being
annually decreased.
CURRICULUM.
With an increased Faculty the course of study has been broadened,
making it easy for those who complete the curriculum to enter the
Junior class of leading colleges.
HEALTH AND DEPORTMENT.
The general health of the students and the Faculty has been good.
The work has been carried on uninterruptedly throughout the session.
On the whole, the application of the students has been commendable.
While it has been necessary to severely discipline several students,
the deportment has been good.
MINUTES E. t. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 37
During the present session, the students of the Institute organized
a Young Men's Christian Association. A large percentage of the stu-
dents have joined the organization. The wholesome influence of the
Y. M. C. A. is quite apparent, and the Faculty is lending every en-
couragement to their efforts in this work.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts from tuition, room rent, etc., to date $2103 16
Receipts from Invested Endowment 303 42
Receipts from Uncollected Endowment Bonds 13 50
Receipts from rent of land 27 96
Receipts from congregations and other sources for improve-
ments ... 105 48
Current expenses 446 51
RECOMMENDATION.
In view of the fact that the period of time for which the indebted-
ness of the Institution was funded will expire next year, we beg to
suggest to the Board the advisability of taking steps now to meet it.
outlook.
The Institute has acquired something of prestige during its four
years history. It has been recognized with increasing favor by the
Synod, and by other institutions With the continued cooperation
and assistance of its friends, its future is bright.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
Principals.
The board was called to meet to consider the
resignation of Rev. H. A. McCullough as co-Principal of the Institute.
After due consideration the resignation was accepted. The board ad-
journed to meet at Synod. Accordingly the board met on yesterday,
and begs to submit the following resolution for your consideration :
Whereas, The time for which the debt on the North Carolina
College was funded will have expired one year hence ; and
Whereas, The bondholders will then demand a settlement of their
claims ; therefore, we respectfully recommend that Synod make ade-
quate provision for the payment of said debt and thereby avoid a fore-
closure of the mortgage on said property.
Respectfully submitted,
H. C. MCALLISTER,
Chairman Board.
38 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
After discussing at some length the resolution embodied
in the above report this motion was adopted : That a com-
mittee of five be appointed with instructions to provide for
the debt on the college property. Whereupon the follow-
ing committee was appointed : Rev. Edw. Fulenwider, Rev.
V. Y. Boozer, Rev. E. E. Ritchie, Mr. F. B. Efird, and
Mr. Jno. A. Cline.
The report was then adopted as a whole.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMOENA
SEMINARY.
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, May 1, 1907.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod,
Gentlemen : — It is my pleasure, as Chairman of the Board of Trus-
tees of Mont Amoena Female Seminary, to report that your institu-
tion has enjoyed another year of increased prosperity, having enrolled
10 per cent, more students than in any previous year. Nine young
ladies will receive diplomas of graduation at commencement. The
health except some cases of measles, and the deportment of the stu-
dents, and the work of the institution were good and satisfactory.
All obligations have been promptly met. The buildings are insured
against fire for two years in the sum of $2,500. It is believed that
Synod should devise some way to provide means to keep the build-
ings in good repair and insured. Mont Amoena deserves your fos-
tering care. Very Respectfully,
JONAS COOK, Chairman.
The following report was received, to be considered by
items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
We note with exceeding pleasure from the President's report that
the Synod during these 38 years, since the called meeting of this body
with this congregation, has made commendable progress.
It is gratifying to learn that the Burlington church has become self-
sustaining, and that the Lexington church is completed.
Mention is made of an increase in salary of many pastors, which is
a step in the right direction, and which should serve as an incentive to
other congregations.
We observe ten changes of pastorates during the year, and that
there are nine vacancies at present.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
We recommend :
1. That a committee be appointed by the President to prepare a suit-
able memorial to the late Capt. J. A. Fisher, to be printed in the Min-
utes of the Synod.
2. In regard to the recommendation of the President respecting the
creation of separate mission and education boards, we recommend
that no such boards be created, but that the Executive Committee
continue to be invested with the same authority in these departments.
3. That the recommendation regarding Rockwell be adopted, and
an appropriation be made by the Executive Committee.
4. That the Synod recognize the kindness and liberality of the
Southern Railway Company, and express the same with suitable reso-
lutions, a committee to be appointed for that purpose.
5. a. That Section 11, Chapter 8 of Constitution of Synod, be read
and discussed.
b. That the consideration of the establishment of a Synodical Sun-
day-school Convention, and the practicability of participating in the
interdenominational State and county Sunday-school associations be
made a special order.
c. That the names of the officers of both conferences be printed in
the calendar of Synod.
6. That the recommendations regarding the Orphan Home be
adopted.
7. That the constitutions of the two conferences be approved.
We acknowledge the fidelity, efficiency, and indefatigable service
of the President which calls for the highest commendation.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
J. Q. WERTZ,
W. C. SCHAEFFER, Jr.,
M. A. GOODMAN,
GEO. E. RITCHIE,
P. A. D. PEELER.
Items 1 and 2. Adopted.
Adjourned for divine service pending the discussion of
item 3 of the above report.
Addresson missions by Rev. J. E. Shenk. Offering, $21.86.
FIFTH SESSION.
May 3, 1 p. m.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
40 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Report of Committee on President's Report was
taken up.
Items 3 and 4. Adopted.
Item 5 — sub-item (a). Adopted.
Consideration of sub-item (b) was suspended that Synod
might hear Supt. J. T. Crabtree tell of the work at the
Orphan Home. At the conclusion of his remarks, by mo-
tion, an offering was taken to be given to the current ex-
penses of the Home. The offering amounted to $21.16.
Rev. W. A. L,utz and Rev. C. L,. Miller, of the Tennessee
Synod, were made advisory members of Synod.
Consideration of sub-item (b), item 5, of the above report,
was resumed.
Following resolutions were offered as amendments to (b) :
Resolved, That this Synod recommends the organization of a Synod-
ical Sunday-school Association.
Resolved, That this Synod recommends to its membership, both
clergymen and laity, that they cooperate in the already organized
Sunday-school work in county and State.
The first resolution was lost, the second adopted.
Sub-item (c). Adopted.
Items 6 and 7. Adopted.
Report adopted as a whole.
The committees called for in the above report under items
1 and 4 were appointed :
On Memorial to Capt. J. A. Wisher. — Revs. B. S. Brown,
C. B King, and H. A. Trexler.
On Resolution of Tha?iks to Southern Railway. — Revs. J.
E. Shenk and J. H. C. Fisher.
This report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE MEMBERS FOR
BOARD TRUSTEES NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We, your Committee to Nominate Members on the Board of Trus-
tees of North Carolina College to fill the places of those whose terms
have expired, nominate the following : B. B. Miller, Geo. E. Ritchie,
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
Geo. W. Dry, M. B. Stickley, Rev. H. A. McCullough, Rev. V. Y.
Boozer. Respectfully submitted,
W. A. DUTTON,
E. FULENWIDER,
C. B. MILLER.
This report was received to be considered by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business, report
the following :
1. Page 23, item 1. Has Synod provided balance of $358 due on
Lexington lot?
2. Page 23, item 2. Have all the pledges to the salary of Synodical
Missionary been met, and have such pledges been sufficient?
3. Page 24, item 3. We call the attention of Synod to the contribu-
tion for beneficiary education. Has this been done and how ?
4. Page 27, item 1. Did the Executive Committee comply with the
petition from the Burlington pastorate ?
5. Page 29. Has the intent of the resolution, that the President of
Synod appoint annually a minister of this body to deliver an address
to the students of Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute, been carried out ?
6. Page 33. What did the committee accomplish appointed to give
names to the pastorates of Synod ?
7. Page 33, recommendation 1. Has the Synod paid the $84.92 to
the United Synod, and has Standing Committee No. 9 called the at-
tention of Synod to its obligations ?
8. Page 34, recommendation 3. Has this committee performed its
duty ?
9. Page 34, recommendation 4. Did the Executive Committee find
the field at Mooresville favorable?
10. Page 34, recommendation 5. Has this been done?
11. Page 34, recommendation 8. What has been done by the Ex-
ecutive Committee of Synod in reference to the work at Landis ?
12. Page 39. We call the attention of Synod to the constitution to
be finally acted upon at this meeting of Synod.
13. Page 43. Has this resolution been complied with ?
14. Page 44, item 2. What has been done?
15. Page 46. Has this resolution in reference to " College Day"
been complied with ?
16. Page 52, item 3. Have the Sunday-schools complied with the
wish of Synod ?
C. B. PLESS,
C. B. COX.
42 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Item i. Yes.
Item 2. Under this item this motion prevailed : That
it is the sense of this Synod that the pledges for the support
of the synodical missionar}r be paid whether a missionary be
employed at the time or not.
Item 3. Yes, by extra assessment.
Item 4. Yes.
Item 5. Complied with.
Item 6. Yes.
Item 7. Yes. Apropos this item Synod's Treasurer
was, by motion, authorized to pay annually one-half cent
per member toward the current expenses of the United Synod.
Item 8. Duty performed.
Item 9. Yes, but no work yet begun.
Item 10. Constitution in hands of proper committee.
Item 1 1 . Landis now in hands of Executive Committee.
Item 12. On motion, it was ordered that the constitu-
tion referred to be taken up for action tomorrow at 10
o'clock.
Item 13. Could not be done.
Item 14. Such service given as could be.
Item 15. Duty performed by President.
Item 16. Some have.
Report adopted as a whole.
The following report was presented for consideration
seriatim :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
We, your Committee on Letters and Petitions, beg to submit the
following :
1. We have satisfactory excuses from Revs. E. P. Parker, G. D.
Bernheim, J. H. Wilson, G. F. Schaeffer, R. L. Brown, J. H. Fesper-
man, W. A. Snyder, and H. A. McCullough. We recommend that
they be excused.
2. Is a petition from High Point, N. C, to which is affixed 31 names,
asking help in erecting a church in this growing city. We recommend
a favorable and definite action by Synod.
3. Is a petition from the new organization at Rockwell, N. C, ask-
ing, (a) to be admitted to Synod. Being satisfied of its loyalty, and
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 43
with its constitution in harmony with Synod's constitution, we rec-
ommend that it be admitted into Synod, (b) To be placed in pastoral
relation with St. Peter's E. L. church. We report favorably on this,
provided St. Peter's be willing, (c) For financial aid. We most fa-
vorably and earnestly recommend substantial action in this worthy
cause.
4. Are letters of greeting from fraternal delegates, Rev. J. A. B.
Scherer, of the South Carolina Synod, and Rev. W. L. Darr, of the
Tennessee Synod. We recommend that they be read on the floor of
Synod. Respectfully submitted,
G. H. L. LINGLE,
J. W. STRICKLER,
S. G. PATTERSON,
G. C. PETREA.
Item 1. Adopted.
Item 2. Adopted. On motion, the hour of 9 : 30 tomor-
row was fixed for the consideration of the petition from
High Point.
Items 3 and 4. Adopted.
Adopted as a whole.
Adjourned.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday, May 4, 9 : 30 a. m.
Synod was opened with Scripture and prayer by Rev. G.
H. L. Single.
Minutes of the fourth and fifth sessions were read and
approved.
In accordance with an action of Synod on yesterday, the
petition from Lutherans at High Point was taken up. After
some discussion of the subject the Executive Committee
was, on motion, authorized to proceed at once to organize a
congregation at High Point, the request for financial aid in
the building of a church being referred to the Executive
Committee.
The special order for the hour, the consideration of the
constitution for the Disabled Ministers' Fund, commanded
the attention of Synod.
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Articles i, 2, 3, of said constitution, were adopted.
Adjourned for divine service pending the consideration of
article 4 by sections.
Address on beneficence by Rev. J. W. Strickler. Offer-
ing, $12.35.
SEVENTH SESSION.
May 4, 1 : 30 p. m.
Opened with prayer by Rev. J. H. C. Fisher.
Consideration of article 4 of Disabled Ministers' Fund
Constitution resumed. Certain alterations and amendments
were made and the article adopted.
Article 5 was amended and adopted.
Articles 6, 7, 8 were adopted.
Constitution adopted as a whole as amended.
Following is the Constitution as finally adopted :
CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND OF THE EVANGEL-
ICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD AND MINISTERIUM
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ARTICLE I.
SEC. i. The object of this Board shall be the devising of ways and
means for raising funds for the relief or support of indigent, disabled,
or superannuated ministers in connection with the Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina ; their widows, so
long as they remain such, provided they remain members in good
standing in the Evangelical Lutheran church ; and all such as have
kept up their connection with the fund as provided in Article IV. ,
Sec. 2.
SEC. 2. The collection and reception by gift, loan, grant, devise,
or other legal manner, property real, personal, or mixed.
Sec. 3. The holding and using of the same in the name of and in
trust for the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Ministerium of North
Carolina, and for the purpose aforesaid.
SEC. 4. The disposing of the same in the name of and by the direc-
tion of said Synod, and in accordance with the will or direction of the
person or persons presenting, loaning, granting, devising, &c, &c.
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ARTICLE II.
Sec. 1. The business of this Fund shall be nfanaged and controlled
by the North Carolina Synod through a board of five trustees, viz. ,
three ministers and two laymen. One minister and one layman shall
be elected for one year, one minister and one layman for two years,
and one minister for three years, and thereafter one minister and one
layman at each annual meeting of Synod. Members of the Board
whose term of office has expired are immediately re-eligible for office.
When vacancies occur in the Board of Trustees during the interim
of Synod by death, removal, or resignation, the Executive Committee
of the North Carolina Synod shall appoint a successor to fill the un-
expired term. Three members shall constitute a quorum, provided
one is a layman.
SEC. 2. The Board of Trustees in connection with the Executive
Committee of the North Carolina Synod, as the agents thereof, is
authorized by the said Synod to execute gifts, loans, grants, devises,
bequests, or property coming to the said Fund in any other legal man-
ner, real, personal, or mixed. In all other transactions of the Board
the Executive Committee shall have no part.
ARTICLE III.
The Board of Trustees shall elect annually at their first meeting
after the annual meeting of the North Carolina Synod, from among
themselves a chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, and treasurer whose
duties shall be as follows :
SEC. 1. The Chairman shall call all meetings of the Board whenever
necessary, and shall preside over the same. In case of the absence,
death, or removal from the Synod of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman
shall act, and in case of the absence, death, or removal of both Chair-
man and Vice-Chairman the Secretary shall act until the next annual
meeting of Synod.
SEC. 2. The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all
the proceedings and transactions of the Board, and shall present the
same for inspection and approval at each annual meeting of the Synod.
Sec. 3. The Treasurer shall have charge of all the funds of the
Board. He shall collect all the income, and make all payments only
on the written order of the Chairman of the Board, signed by the
Secretary. He shall make a full and itemized report to every annual
meeting of Synod, stating in writing the amounts, and from whom
collected, the amount on hand, the amounts, and how invested, how
much and to whom disbursed, &c, &c. His report and his books
shall be audited annually by a committee, appointed by the Synod.
He shall be required to give a bond sufficient to cover twice the amount
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of the Fund for the faithful discharge of his trust, the expense of said
bond to be paid out of the income of the Fund.
ARTICLE IV.
The sources of income of the Fund shall be as follows :
SEC. i. Any minister not a regular pastor of any congregation, but
a member of the North Carolina Synod shall enjoy the benefits of the
Fund, when in need.
SEC. 2. Should any minister move out of the Synod and desire to
continue enjoying the benefits of the Fund should he need the same,
he shall pay into the treasury of the Fund annually one half of one
per cent, of his salary if a pastor, and of his income if not, provided,
however, he remains a minister in good standing in the Evangelical
Lutheran church.
Sec 3. Each congregation of Synod shall be required to take an
offering once a year for this cause.
Sec. 4. Any and all bequests, legacies, gifts, grants, devises, or
property real, personal, or mixed.
Sec. 5. The Board of Trustees may also, if they think proper, devise
other suitable means to increase the Fund, such as the appointment of
agents to solicit donations, &c, &c. All funds received from all
sources that are not required for the immediate relief of support of
applicants shall be invested in accordance with the judgment of the
Board as the agent of the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE V.
Sec. i. No disbursement of the Fund shall be made except by a
majority vote of the Board — one of that majority must be a layman.
Sec. 2. When a minister applies or is recommended for assistance
from the Fund, the Board must have satisfactory evidence that he is a
member of the North Carolina Synod or some other Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod in good standing, and has retained his connection with
the Fund, in accordance with section 2, article 4, and has done at least
one year's work in the North Carolina Synod, that by reason of sick-
ness, old age, or other providential causes, he is incapacitated for pas-
toral work, is incapable of self-support, does not have property, which,
when economically handled gives, combined with any and all other
income, an adequate support, and in the judgment of the Board is
worthy of such support.
For widows the Board must be satisfied of her needy condition and
her worthiness of such aid.
ARTICLE VI.
The Board of Trustees shall make their appropriations at such times
and in such amounts as their judgment may dictate, provided no bene-
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ficiary receives more than $10 per month, if minister, $5 per month,
if widow, except in case of severe or protracted illness or needed med-
ical attention, the Board may supplement the above amount to any
sum that in their judgment they may deem necessary toward paying
the above expenses. But the Board shall never appropriate more than
they actually have on hand at the time, nor make any pledge on the
future income of the Fund, nor make any appropriation covering any-
time beyond the annual meeting of the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE VII.
The Board of Trustees shall have power to make such by-laws as are
necessary for their government, provided that they do not conflict
with any of the provisions of the constitution, or the regulations of
the North Carolina Synod.
ARTICLE VIII.
This constitution shall not be altered or amended except by a two-
thirds vote of the Synod at an annual convention, and in all such cases
the alterations or amendments contemplated must be proposed by the
Board of Trustees ; however, should one-third of the active pastors of
said Synod ask for an alteration or amendment the Board must pro-
pose it ; and must be reported in writing to the President of Synod,
and be published in the church papers not less than two months be-
fore the annual meeting of Synod.
Revs. R. C. Holland, T. C. Parker, and J. H. C. Fisher
were appointed a committee to nominate the board of trus-
tees called for in the above constitution.
At this juncture, Synod heard a gratifying report by
President J. H. C. Fisher on the work at Mont Amoena
Seminary.
This was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee on Church Institutions would submit the following :
I. MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
From a paper, placed in our hands by the Chairman of the Board of
Trustees, we rejoice to report that the Seminary is enjoying more than
usual prosperity. The institution has enrolled 10 per cent, more stu-
dents than in any preceding year. The health of the institution has
been good. Nine young ladies will graduate at commencement. All
financial obligations have been properly met. The faithful and effi-
cient Principal Rev. J. H. C. Fisher, with his corps of competent in-
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structors, deserves the heart}- commendation of Synod. We commend
this Christian institution of learning to all those who have daughters
to educate.
II. ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
It is with pleasure that we note the increasing prosperity and noble
work of this institution, which is located within our bounds, and has
the endorsement of the United Synod. The present enrollment is 1S0
with ten members in the Senior class, and the student body represent-
ing sixteen States. There are 21 in the Faculty, and the health of the
teachers and students has been remarkably good during this session.
We commend this institution to those who are seeking a higher edu-
cation for their daughters.
III. THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
The report of this institute has already been acted on by the Synod.
IV. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
See report of the President of the Board of Directors.
Respectfully submitted,
H. M. BROWN,
J. L. MORGAN,
C. A. WE ANT.
The following report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your committee finds from the Report of the Finance Committee,
cash on hand, $2695.82 divided as follows :
Orphan Home $ 53 76
Church Extension 66 50
Theological Seminary 109 10
Beneficiary Education 224 ji
S3*nodical and Conference Home Missions 604 01
Disabled Ministers' Fund 2 00
Synodical Fund 790 41
Publication Fund iS 00
Synodical Missionary Salary 283 65
College 26 25
United Synod Home Missions 244 65
United Synod Foreign Missions 309 7S
1. We recommend payment of Synod's obligations as follows :
To Henkel & Co. for 2,000 copies of Minutes and ex-
penses connected therewith 130 69
To current expenses of the United Synod S4 92
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To the Board of Church Extension ioo oo
To the President, Secretary, and Treasurer of Synod,
as a small compensation for their services $20 each 60 00
To Rev. J. W. Strickler for salary due 37 50
2. That all other appropriations be referred to the Executive Com-
mittee of Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. A. BROWN,
C. I. MORGAN,
R. R. SOWERS,
W. F. ABERLY,
RILEY BROWN.
This was received to be considered by items :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
Your Committee on Apportionment beg leave to recommend :
1st. That the apportionment for the coming year be the same as that
of last year.
2d. That an Apportionment Committee be appointed at this meeting
of Synod (May, 1907) to revise the apportionment tables and report
at the next meeting ; and that hereafter the committee appointed at
one meeting shall report at the next.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
N. D. BODIE,
C. R. W. KEGLEY,
G. C. HINE,
GEO. W. CROUSE.
Item 1 was amended by the following substitute : That
a committee be appointed at this meeting of Synod to ap-
portion the offerings for the next year, and report the same
to the Secretary of Synod within ten days after the adjourn-
ment of Synod.
Item 2 was adopted, with the proviso that it become
standing resolution number 8.
Report adopted as a whole.
The committees called for in the above report as amended
were appointed by the President as follows : under item i —
Revs. M. M. Kinard, C. I. Morgan, E. L>. Ritchie and Messrs.
R. G. Kizer and P. A. D. Peeler. Under 2— Revs. N. D.
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Bodie, C. P. Fisher, C. A. Brown, and Messrs. R. B. Peeler
and L,. R. Lingle.
The following report was presented for consideration
seriatim and then adopted as a whole :
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE REPORT OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Report of the Executive Committee is a very lucid statement
of the work done in the past year and of the work confronting the
Synod in the line of Home Missions and Beneficiary Education for the
coming year. We make the following recommendations in regard
to it :
1. That the thanks of Synod be extended to the Executive Commit-
tee for their faithful attention to the important and laborious duties
resting upon them.
2. In regard to Home Missions we recommend :
(a) That all amounts still due for work done during the past year
be paid as soon as possible.
(b) That the action of the Executive Committee in having the rules
for the government of missions and missionaries printed, and in pro-
viding for their distribution, be approved.
(c) That the proposed regulations for the erection of mission
churches be approved with the following alterations :
Rule 2. Omit the word " frame."
Rule 4. Omit the words "and its furnishings," and add after "Syn-
od," " to the extent that the missionary congregation itself is not able
to pay for it. ' '
Rule 7. After the word " buildings " insert : " Less the amount paid
by the mission congregation." Add at the end, "but this proviso
shall not be construed to mean that the building cannot be replaced
by another building to be used for Lutheran worship, or that the
whole property may not be disposed of in order to purchase another
lot and to erect another edifice for the use of the Lutheran congrega-
tion. Any of these regulations may be modified to meet particular
cases by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee.
3. In regard to Synodical Missionary we recommend :
(a) That we rejoice in the successful establishment of the Lexing-
ton mission.
(b) That we approve of the action of the Executive Committee in
releasing Rev. Edw. Fulenwider to become the pastor of the Lexing-
ton mission, although we regret to lose his services as Synodical Mis-
sionary.
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(c) That we approve of the election of Rev. J. L. Morgan as Synod-
ical Missionary on the terras indicated.
(d) That a canvass of congregations be made at this meeting of
Synod to learn what pledges can be secured to continue the work of a
synodical missionary.
(<?) That the Executive Committee be instructed to take up the
work at other points as soon as practicable.
4. In regard to Beneficiary Education we recommend :
(a) That the action of the Executive Committee in making the ap-
propriations of the past year be approved.
(b) That to provide a steady income for beneficiaries at the Theo-
logical Seminary, the Executive Committee solicit individuals and con-
gregations to establish scholarships to be awarded by the Executive
Committee, thsse scholarships not to be limited to members of this
Synod, although these shall be preferred.
THE CRISIS IN HOME MISSIONS.
The attention of Synod is called to a crisis reached in the mission
and beneficiary work of the Synod, in that the obligations are far in
excess of the income. How shall this crisis be met ? The appropri-
ations for Home Missions amount annually to $1,350, including the
$400 pledged in support of pastor at Lexington, while the apportion-
ment column for this purpose sums up only $840. It is imperative
that this Synod require the churches to meet these apportionments in
full, and that this matter be laid upon the consciences of our pastors
and people. We recommend further that the deficiency of $500 be
raised by soliciting individual and congregational gifts as supple-
mentary to the apportionments.
We recommend that the mission churches be urged to develop more
and more the spirit and purpose of self-help, and that they be fully in-
formed of the danger of relying upon the help of other churches be-
yond what is absolutely necessary. A mission church should culti-
vate the grace of larger liberality, after the example of many self-
sustaining churches of even less financial ability whose benefactions
are thus levied upon for the support of these mission points.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
A. G. VOIGT,
J. L. SIFFERD,
Committee.
This was adopted :
Resolved, That each congregation be urged to raise its apportion-
ments for the work of Synod quarterly, and to raise more than the
apportionments if possible, and as much more as possible.
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The following report was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
Your Committee on Pastoral Districts beg to report that a represen-
tative of Prosperity congregation has made application for pastoral
connection with some other congregation.
We recommend that this application be placed in the hands of Rev.
N. D. Bodie, President of the Southern Conference.
We recommend further that Hopewell of near Winston-Salem be
placed under the pastoral care of Rev. Geo. S. Bearden.
E. L RITCHIE,
T. C. PARKER,
B. C. TREXIvER,
Committee.
The committee on resolutions of thanks to the Southern
Railway Co., for the gift of a church lot at Spencer, report-
ed the following which was adopted :
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO SOUTHERN RAILWAY
COMPANY.
We, your committee, beg leave to submit the following :
Whereas, The Southern Railway Co. has so generously donated
a very desirable and very valuable lot, located in the city of Spencer,
N. C, on which to erect a Lutheran church, provided a church shall
have been built thereon not later than August, 1907 ; therefore,
Resolved, 1 . That we express to said company our most hearty thanks
for the same.
Resolved, 2. That, in view of the impossibility of building a church
within the time specified because of existing condition, we pray said
company to grant us an extension of the time.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. SHENK,
J. H. C. FISHER,
Committee.
The Committee on Memoir of Capt. J. A. Fisher submitt-
ed its report, which was adopted by a rising vote.
IN MEMORIAM.
CAPTAIN J. A. FISHER.
Captain J. A. Fisher departed this life, at his home in
Rowan county, N. C, on September 18, 1906, at the age of
79 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Of his nine children, one
is the wife of Rev. R. A. Yoder, D. D., and another the wife
of Prof. Smith, of Roanoke College. All of his children
regularly became active and devoted members of the Luth-
eran church.
Captain Fisher was truly a good and great man. In many
ways he was an extraordinary man. He was regarded as the
father and founder and one among the best supporters of
Grace church. He has erected for himself in his fidelity to
Grace church, and the church at large, a precious and en-
during monument.
In his death we believe a noble soul was added to the
throng of the redeemed in glory. As sad to us, but joy to
him and the hosts of Heaven, we note also the fact that his
life-long partner not long after his own death joined him in
the Spirit world. B. S. BROWN,
H. A. TREXLER,
C. B. KING,
Committee.
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This report was adopted :
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
We, your committee, beg leave to nominate the following :
Beneficiary Education — Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, principal ; Rev. C. M.
Fox, alternate.
Missions— Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., principal ; Rev. F. M. Harr,
alternate.
Beneficence— Rev. Geo. S. Bearden, principal ; Rev C. W. Kegley,
alternate.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E SHENK,
C. B COX.
Committee on Finances reported as follows :
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
We, your Committee, appointed on Finance, most respectfully sub-
mit the following : We have examined the Treasurer's Report, and
find it correct and sustained by the proper vouchers. We have re-
ceived from the congregations and paid over to the Treasurer $2,732.82.
For amounts sent in during the year, see Treasurer's and Parochial
Reports where proper credits have been given.
Respectfully submitted,
R. G. KIZER,
E. T. GOODMAN,
J. A. B. GOODMAN,
C. M. POOLE,
May 3, 1907. Committee.
(For Itemized Statement of Committee on Finances, see
Appendix C.)
Committee to nominate a Board of Trustees for the Dis-
abled Ministers' Fund reported the following :
To serve for one year — Rev. C. B. Cox, J. L. Sifford ; for
two years — Rev. N. D. Bodie, Geo. F. McAllister; for
three years — Rev. M. M. Kinard.
Synod's Treasurer was, by motion, authorized to pay the
sexton of Salem church $3 for his services.
This report was presented and adopted :
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REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
This institution, located at Charleston, S. G., is still doing faithful
and valuable service in behalf of our Southern church ; and the facul-
ty, with recognized ability, have devoted their best talent in behalf of
this very important agency of the church. The faculty is as follows :
Rev. Andrew G. Voigt, D. D., Professor of Systematic Theology,
and Dean.
Rev. Lewis G. M. Miller, D. D., Professor of Exegetical and His-
torical Theology.
Rev. John W. Horine, A. M., Instructor in Liturgies and Catechetics.
Rev. William A. C. Mueller, Lecturer in Hymnology.
Professors and students have been enabled to pursue their work dur-
ing the session just closing without any interruption by sickness or
from any other cause.
The financial condition is satisfactory for present needs.
The attendance of students as follows : In the Senior class, two ;
Middle class, three ; and in the Junior class, four. Of these there is
only one student from our Synod, namely, Mr. Reuben A. Goodman,
who just completes the Junior year.
An analysis of the figures in this connection shows that there is an
upward tendency in the attendance at the Seminary, and this upgrade
tendency is likely to grow stronger. For there is an increased num-
ber of students in the colleges having the ministry in view.
We note that a biennial catalogue is issued, copies of which have
been mailed to the pastors of this Synod, as far as addresses were
available.
As this Synod makes an annual appropriation in pursuance of action
of United Synod, of the sum of $133, its proportion of the $1,000 ap-
portioned to the several synods, wre recommend that our Treasurer
forward to Mr. C. M. Efird, of Lexington, S. C, Treasurer, our ap-
portionment for the current year.
R. C. HOLLAND.
This report was adopted :
COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your committee, find that the following pastorates are vacant :
Cold Water, St. Matthew's — Rowan county ; St. Andrew's — two con-
gregations ; St. Stephen's — two congregations ; St. Mark's — China
Grove ; Mt. Carmel and St. Peter's.
St. Mark's, China Grove, is being supplied by Rev. B. S. Brown ;
St. Peter's by Rev. J. A. Linn ; St. Matthew's by Rev. C. Diefendorf.
In regard to Cold Water and Mt. Carmel, we have no recommenda-
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tion to make. In regard to the others, we recommend that they secure
pastors as early as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
L. P. BOLAND,
B. S. BROWN,
C. M. FOX,
GEO. E. RITCHIE,
H. C. MCALLISTER.
On motion, Rev. C. L,. Miller, representative of L,enoir
College, was invited to address the Synod.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Synod unanimously adopted the following :
Resolved, That the Vice-President, at tomorrow's services, express,
for the Synod, to the pastor and members of Salem congregation our
warm and heartfelt thanks for the very kind and sumptuous way they
have entertained us during this convention.
On motion, Rev. M. M. Kinard and Rev. C. I. Morgan
were chosen fraternal delegates to the next convention of
the South Carolina Synod and the Tennessee Synod re-
spectively, to attend, if convenient, at their own expense; if
not, to send letters.
Mr. John A. Cline was elected a member of the Executive
Committee.
This motion prevailed :
Resolved, That such action as Synod has taken upon the proposed
Constitution for Congregations, submitted by committee appointed
last year, be cancelled and eliminated from our Minutes, and that the
committee's report be recommitted, with instructions to said commit-
tee to submit its report at our next annual meeting.
Lutheran Chapel church, China Grove, was selected as
the place for the next annual meeting of Synod, and the
time, Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1908.
Minutes of the last two sessions were read and approved.
Synod adjourned, using the regular service for the closing
of Synod in the Book of Worship.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM.
Salem Church, May i, 1907, 4.15 p. m.
The Ministerium met, and was opened with prayer by Rev.
J. E. Shenk.
President Cox read two letters from Mr. J. A. L. Miller,
of Winston, N. C, in which he declared his conviction of a
call to preach the gospel, and prayed the Synod to provide
some way by which he might be prepared for the work of
the ministry.
After a brief discussion of the matter his petition was, on
motion, referred to the Examining Committee.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the President.
Saturday, May 4, 8.45 a. m.
Ministerium met in obedience to the call of the President,
and was opened with prayer by Rev. C. W. Kegley.
The Examining Committee, to whom was referred Mr. J.
A. L. Miller's application, submitted the following report :
IN THE MATTER OF MR. J. A. L. MILLER.
Mr. J. A. L. Miller, influenced by a long cherished feeling that he
should devote himself to the work of the ministerial office, has placed
himself in the hands of the Ministerium for its advice in the premises,
and the Examining Committee has so interpreted his letter submitted
to us by the Ministerium. In pursuance of the request of the Minis-
terium, the committee has had an interview with Mr. Miller, and here-
in submits its report : —
We are satisfied that Mr. Miller is sincere in his offering himself to
the church for service in the high office of the ministry, and also in
his declared willingness to accept in Christian acquiescence the judg-
ment of the Ministerium.
We are of the opinion however, after weighing the matter in hand
in connection with the fact and contingencies involved, and in view of
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the need in the Lutheran church for the services of consecrated lay-
men, that it is probably for the best interests of Bro. Miller, and pos-
sibly for the church, that our brother be advised to utilize in the best
manner possible the opportunities for service in the church as an earn-
est lay worker, rather than to seek under existing embarrassments and
limitation, the exacting responsibilities of the office of the Holy Min-
istry. Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
C. T. MILLER,
B. S. BROWN,
Committee.
This report was discussed at some length, but final action
postponed until after the noon recess of Synod.
Adjourned.
• -*♦*- •
May 4, 1 p. m.
The Ministeriutn met, and was opened with prayer by
Rev. Edw. Fulenwider.
Without further discussion the report of the Examining
Committee was, on motion, adopted. Mr. Miller was then
invited in to hear the report.
Adjourned with the Lord's Prayer in concert.
V. Y. BOOZER, Secretary.
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Appendix A.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS.
1. "That to provide a steady income for beneficiaries at the Theo-
logical Seminary the Executive Committee solicit individuals and con-
gregations to establish scholarships, to be awarded by the Executive
Committee, these scholarships not to be limited to members of this
Synod, although these shall be preferred."
2. " That the mission churches be urged to develop more and more
the spirit and purpose of self-help, and that they be fully informed of
the danger of relying on the help of other churches beyond what is
absolutely necessary. A mission church should cultivate the grace of
larger liberality after the example of many self-sustaining churches of
even less financial ability whose benefactions are then levied (?) upon
for the support of these mission points." (See report of Committee
on Executive Committee's Report for above resolutions. )
3. ' ' That each congregation be urged to raise its apportionments for
the work of Synod quarterly, and to raise more than the apportion-
ment if possible, and as much more as possible."
4. " That it is the sense of this Synod that the pledges for the sup-
port of the Synodical Missionary be paid, whether a missionary be
employed at the time or not."
DIVINE SERVICES.
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday,
10:00 a. m.
11:00 a. m.
2 p. m.
11:00 a. m.
2 p. m.
11 a. m. Synodical sermon by Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
1 1 a. m. Address on Beneficiary Education by Rev. C.
B. King, D. D.
11 a. m. Address on Mission by Rev. J. E. Shenk.
11 a. m. Address on Beneficence by Rev. J. W. Strickler.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
IN THE CHURCH.
Sunday-school Addresses by Rev. E. L. Ritchie and Prof.
Geo. F. McAllister.
Sermon by Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
Dedication of Bell and Tower, conducted by Rev. B. S.
Brown with addresses by Rev. V. R. Stickley and Rev.
B. S. Brown.
IN THE ACADEMY.
Sermon by Rev. C. P. Fisher.
Sermon by Rev. N. D. Bodie.
60 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix B.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) * $150 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
St. James 75 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 25 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) . 25 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 25 00
Organ 20 00
Ebenezer 5 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 25 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 20 00
Bethel 12 00
St. Enoch • 20 00
Trinity 10 00
Union 15 00
Christiana — provided all contribute ...... 5 00
Macedonia and Peace * 25 00
Salem and Grace 15 00
Lutheran chapel 15 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Matthew's (Rowan) * 15 00
Haven 15 00
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) 13 00
Lebanon pastorate 10. 00
Frieden's . 10 00
Sharon — no pledge
Faith and Emmanuel ............ 10 00
St. Peter's 10 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia — a special offering.
New Bethel pastorate 10 00
St. Andrew's 6 00
Mt. Hermon * 4 00
Wittenberg . ' 5 00
Albemarle 5 00
Christ's * 5 00
St. Stephen's * 5 00
Mt. Olive 5 00
Guilford pastorate 10 00
Forsyth pastorate — no one present.
Prosperity 10 00
First Church, Lexington 10 00
Total . $ 830 00
* No representative present, but it is confidently expected that each congrega-
tion will cheerfully pay the full amount pledged a year ago. — Secretary.
Appendix G
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
Shiloh ....
Bethany . . .
Nazareth . . .
Bethel (Rowan)
St. Paul's (Rowan)
Wittenberg ....
Christ's
Calvary
St. Mark's (C. G.)
St. John's (Sals.) .
St. Matthew (Ro.).
Holy Trinity . . .
St. Mark's (Char.}.
St. John's (Cabar.)
Hopewell
Albemarle ....
St. James
St. Matthew (Wil.)
Collection ....
Center Grove . . .
Lutheran Chapel .
Pilgrim ( Davidson)
St. Luke's
Reformation . . .
Collection
St.Martin's(Stan.>
Macedonia ....
St. Peter's
St. Luke's
Concordia
Prosperity ....
Macedonia (Ala.) .
Peace
St. Paul's
Richland
Zion
Low's
Haven
St. Andrew's . . .
Mt. Hermon . . .
Cold Water ....
St. Michael's . . .
St. Paul's
Amity
Mt. Olive
St. Stephen's . . .
St. Enoch's . . .
Trinity
Organ Church . .
Ebenezer
Grace
Salem
St. Paul's (Wil.) .
Lebanon
Providence ....
St. Matthew (Dav.)
Augsburg
Union
Christiana ....
Sharon
Frieden's
Emmanuel ....
Faith
New Bethel ....
Mt. Zion
Luther's
Lexington ....
St. Luke's (Rowan)
Concordia .
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Appendix D.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENT.
We, your Special Committee on Apportionment, submit the following :
PASTORS.
M. M. Kinard . .
C. A. Brown . .
V. Y. Boozer . .
G. H. L. Lingle .
H. A. Trexler . .
C. M. Fox ....
N. D. Bodie .
J. L. Morgan
Vacant . . .
Vacant . . .
Vacant ....
H. A. McCullough
C. B. Cox ....
J. E. Shenk . . .
R. C. Holland .
W. A. Snyder . .
C. W. Kegley . .
T. C. Parker . .
C. P. Fisher . . .
G. S. Bearden. .
R. R. Sowers . .
J. A. Linn . .
Vacant . . .
C. I. Morgan
Vacant . . .
J. W. Strickler
Vacant . .
L. P. Boland
J. Q. Wertz
Vacant
J. H. C. Fisher
W. A. Deaton
F. M. Harr .
G. H. Cox .
H. M. Brown
E Fulenwider
Vacant . .
Vacant . .
CHURCHES.
St John's (Salis.) . .
(Organ
(Ebenezer
St. John's (Cabar.) .
(St. Luke's
■< Pilgrim
( Reformation ....
/Salem
( Grace
/Low's
) Richland
\ Zion
1st. Paul
/ Union
( Christiana . . .
{ St. Enoch
I Trinity
/ Mt. Olive
1 St. Stephen's . . .
St. Mark (C. G.) . .
/ Bethel
1 St. Paul
Albemarle
/ Macedonia ....
( Peace
St. James
St. Mark's
St. Paul's •
St. Matthew's. . . .
f St. Luke's
I Concordia
/Emmanuel ....
( Faith
Augsburg
( St. Michael's . . .
} St. Paul
( Amity
I St. Peter's
| St. James
St. Matthew's (Row.)
Haven
/Christ
(Calvary
Nazareth
Shiloh
Bethany
/ St. Andrew's . . .
I Mt. Hermon . . .
f St. Matthew's . . .
< Providence ....
(Lebanon
/ Lutheran Chapel .
\ Center Grove . . .
HolyTrinity(Mt.Pl.)
Prosperity
New Bethel ....
Luther's
Mt. Zion
/Frieden
(Sharon
Wittenberg ...
/St. Martin's . . .
{ Macedonia . . .
First Church (Lex.)
Hopewell
Cold Water ....
375
334
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250
150
150
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N. C. SYNOD.
$ 46
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Respectfully submitted,
M. M. KINARD,
R. G. KIZER.
C. I. MORGAN,
E. L. RITCHIE.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 63
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, I908.
H. C. MCALLISTER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Capt. JONAS COOK, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. A. TREXLER, Manning, N. C.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
Rev. W. A. DUTTON, Gold Hill, N. C.
D. R. HOOVER, Concord, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, 1909.
Rev. C. P. FISHER, Faith, N. C.
Rev. J. E. SHENK, Concord, N. C.
Mr. JOHN A. CLINE, Concord, N. C.
Mr. GEO. L. BARRIER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Mr. C. D. BARRINGER, Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Dr. C. M. POOLE, Craven, N. C.
TERM EXPIRES MAY, 1910.
B. B. MILLER, Salisbury, N. C.
GEO. E. RITCHIE, Concord, N. C.
GEO. W. DRY, Dry's Mill, N. C.
M. B. STICKLEY, Concord, N. C.
Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH, Albemarle, N. C.
Rev. V. Y. BOOZER, Concord, N. C.
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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 . . i . . .
(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
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 1 . .
(3)
(Signed) . ._. . . ._ . .
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate (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 tor 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.
Apportionments, Report of Committee on 49
Apportionment Tables (Appendix D) 62
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 48
Church Extension, Report of Board 34
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 47
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals 36
Constitution for Congregations, Resolution 56
Delegation to United Synod, Report of 32
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Constitution 44
Executive Committee's Report 22
Executive Committee's Report, Report of Committee on . . 50
Ex-Secretary's Report 30
Finance Committee's Report ... 54
Finance Committee's Itemized Statement (Appendix C) . . 61
Fraternal Delegates to Synods 56
High Point, Executive Committee Authorized to Organize . 43
Important Resolutions (Appendix A.) 59
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 42
Memoir Captain J. A. Fisher 53
Ministerium, Minutes of . 57
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . 41
Mont Atnoena Seminary, Report of Board 38
North Carolina College, Report of Board 36
North Carolina College, Board of Trustees 63
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 52
Pastor's Call, Form for . . : . 64
President's Report 8
President's Report, Report of Committee on 38
Publication Cause of United Synod, Resolutions 30
Rules for Building Mission Churches 24
Sloop, Rev. H. E. H., Gift and Resolutions 31
Southern Railway, Thanks for Lot 52
Standing Committees 29
Standing Resolutions 4
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 35
Sunday-school Co-operation 40
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for (Appendix B) . . 60
Theological Seminary, Report of Directors 55
Theological Seminary, Treasurer to Pay Current Expenses . 42
Treasurer's Report 16
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 55
OF THE
UNITED SYNOD
OF THE
Evangelical Lutheran Church in the South,
MT. PLEASANT, CHARLESTON COUNTY. S. C.
SESSION OPENS FIRST WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER
Address, A. G. VOIGT, D. D., Dean,
MT. PLEASANT, S. C.
6®* Your own institution needing and deserving your
patronage and support.
Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT,
Preparing students regularly for Junior Class in best Colleges.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
With courses preparatory for College.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT,
Teaching all the essentials of a Commercial Course.
Literary Society Work, a Specialty.
INSTRUCTION THOROUGH, FACULTY OF FIVE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATES,
Good, Commodious Brick Buildings.
Beautiful and Healthful Location.
Expenses Very Moderate.
No annoying, unseen "extras."
Next Session Begins September lOth.
Correspondence solicited. Catalogue free. Address,
g. f. McAllister or j. r miller,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
Mont Amoena Seminary
MT. PLEASANT, N. C
FOUNDED 1859.
REV. J, H. G FISHER, A. M., President.
INSTRUCTION— Thorough and practical.
COURSES — Classical and English Diploma Courses,
embracing all the usual collegiate branches. Superior
Music and Art Departments.
COST — Very moderate.
LOCATION— Pleasant and healthful.
For catalogue and further information, address the
President.
Anb
(Ennamiatanj af iHaatr,
(Etjartott?, Nnrtij (Eamlma.
A HIGH GRADE COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES.
LOCATION — Midway between Asheville and Pinehurst. Twenty
acres campus, suburban, overlooking the city — car line.
FIRE-PROOF BUILDINGS -$250,000.00 COLLEGE PLANT.
FACULTY— Twenty-three experienced teachers, nearly all of whom
have enjoyed University and Conservator}' training.
COURSES OF STUDY— A. B. Course, Elective Degree Course,
Music, Art, Expression, Business.
Established Reputation for Good Health and Thorough Work.
For catalogue and information, address
CHAS. B. KING, President,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
PASTORS.
M. M. Kinard .
C. I. Morgan .
E L. Ritchie .
Geo. H. Cox . .
PASTORATES.
CONGREGATIONS.
Salisbury . . ,
Chestnut Hill
spencer . . .
Granite Quarry
B S Brown China Grove
V. Y. Boozer Bethel
N. D. Bodie Union . .
J. A. Linn Rockwell
C. P. Fisher I Faith . .
C. A. Brown .....
J. Q. Wertz
H. A. Trexler ....
Theodore C. Parker
J. L. Morgan ....
L. P. Boland ....
C. Eiefendorf . . .
J. E. Shenk ....
Vacant
Vacant ....
H. A. McCullough
J. H. C. Fisher . .
W. A. Dutton . . .
Organ
Lutheran Chapel
Salem
St. Luke's ....
Enochville . . .
Lebanon
Concord . . .
St. Andrew's
Cabarrus . .
Mt. Pleasant
R. R. Sowers
R. C. Holland
W. A. Snyder ,
C. W. Kegley .
C. B. Cox . . .
F. M. Harr . .
G. S. Bearden
J. W. Strickler
G. H. L. Lingle
Vacant . . .
H. M. Brown
Vacant ....
E. Fulenwider
Gold Hill
Iredell
Charlotte . .
Wilmington .
Wilmington .
Burlington .
Guilford .
Frieden's
Winston .
Forsyth
Davidson
St. Martin's
New Bethel
Lexington .
St. John's
Haven
/ Christ
\ Calvary
Wittenberg • . . .
St. Mark's ....
( Bethel
ISt. Paul's ....
J Union
i Christiana . . .
] St. James ....
(St. Peter's. . . .
( Faith
| Emmanuel . . .
| Organ
( Ebeuezer ....
/ Lutheran Chapel
I Center Grove . .
(Salem
'( Grace
(St. Luke's ....
(Concordia ....
f St. Enoch ....
( Trinity
(Lebanon
< Providence
(St. Matthew's ....
St. Matthew's
St. James
f St. Andrew's ....
( Mt. Hermon ....
St. John's
Holy Trinity
Prosperity
f St. Stephen's ....
I Mt. Olive
St. Michael's . . .
Amity
St. Paul
St. Mark's
St. Paul's
St. Matthew's
( Macedonia
( Peace
/ Low's
) Richland
(St. Paul's
' Zion
( Frieden's
j Sharon
Augsburg
(Nazareth
< Bethany *
(Shiloh *
( St. Luke's
j Pilgrim
f Reformation ....
Albemarle
f St. Martin's
(Macedonia
( New Bethel
\ Luther's
(Mt. Zion
First Lutheran Church
Cold Water
Hopewell
SECRETARIES OF COUNCILS
AND THEIR ADDRESSES.
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R. G. Kizer, Salisbury
E. Ross Cress, Salisbury ....
Lee M. Ketchie, Spencer ....
C. L. Lentz, Spencer
R. B. Peeler, Granite Quarry . .
T. L. Ross, Chiua Grove ....
T. Lem. Miller, R. 1, Salisbury .
J. C. Bernhardt, R. 3, Salisbury
G. L. Lyerly, R. 4, Salisbury . .
J. D. Brown, R. 6, Salisbury . .
[ulius Frick, Rockwell
D. A. Wiley, R. 3, Salisbury
L. A. Beaver, R. 1, Rockwell
Orlin Cruse, R. 2, Rockwell
P. A. Sloop, R. 2, Rockwell
J. H. H. Sloop, China Grove
Juo A. Winecoff, Glass
D. A. Sifford, R. 7, Salisbury
S. G. Patterson, China Grove
D. J. Goodman, Cleveland
S. C. Kerriker, R. 1, Mooresville
C. D. Overcash, Glass
P. E. Fisher, R. 3, Concord
F. L. Boliek, R. 2, Barber
Rev. W. R. Ketchie, R. 1, Mocksville . . .
W. F. H. Ketchie, Mocksville
Dr. C. M. Poole, R. 4, Salisbury
Jno. K. Patterson, Concord
C. A. Isenhour, Concord
Asa Blackwelder, R. 5, Concord
Fno. A. Suther, R. 4, Concord
G. F. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant
J. H. D. Walker, R. 4, Concord
f. W. Lentz, Gold Hill
Geo. W. Dry, R. 2, Gold Hill
f. Claude Troutman, Statesville
]. A. B. Goodman, Mt. Ulla
P. W. Lentz, Statesville
M. L. Yeager, 502 N. Graham St., Charlotte
H. L Vollers, 719 Market St., Wilmington
W. H. Diehm, Wilmington
J. W. Murray, Esq. Burlington
Robt. A. Thomas, R. 1, Gibsouville . . .
W. C. Shoffuer, R. 4, Burlington
Jno. Kime, Pleasant Lodge
J. M. Anthony, R. 7, Burlington
Isaac Amick
H. V. Cobb, McLeansville
H. W. Steele, Gibsonville
J. A. L. Miller, Winston-Salem ...
Jas. W. Newsom, Rural Hall
O. Pulliam, Germantown
D. E. Beck, R. 2, Winston .
C. F. Koontz, R. 1, Linwood
H. J. Sink, Lexington
S. H. Hearne, Albemarle . . .
Chas. Elkins, Bridgeport . . .
Dr. D. P. Whitty, Millingport
Mack Plyer, Richfield ....
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CALENDAR, 1908-J909.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER.
Vice-President— Rev. J. E. SHENK.
Secretary— Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEILIG.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, Rev. R. R. SOWERS, Rev. C. A.
BROWN, and B. B. MILLER, Esq.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
REV. J. E. SHENK, . Rev. W. A. SNYDER,
REV. B. S. BROWN, REV. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
i
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Dr. M. L. STEVENS,
Rev. C. B. KING, D. D., Capt. JONAS COOK.
ARCHIVIST.
REV. CHAS. B. KING, D. D., Chardotte, n. c.
SPEAKERS FOR 1909.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
THURSDAY, H A. M.
The Personnel of Beneficiaries — Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D.
The Support of Beneficiaries— -Prof. G. F. McAllister.
MISSIONS.
FRIDAY, 1 1 A.M.
Lutheranism and Missions, Historically and Practically '—Rev '. W.
B. Auxiv.
The North Carolina Synod and Missions— -Dr. M. E. Stevens.
BENEFICENCE.
SATURDAY, II A.M.
The Objects of Beneficence — Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher.
The Development of Beneficent Resources — B. B. Miller, Eso.
ORDINATION.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. Rev. J. A. Linn.
OFFICERS OF CONFERENCES.
NORTHERN CONFERENCE. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
President- -Rev '. R. R. SOWERS. President— Rev. C. A. BROWN.
V. Pres.— V. Pres.— Rev. J. E. SHENK.
Secretary— Rm. C. R. PLESS. Secretary— Rev. H. M. BROWN.
Treasurer— Rev. T. C. PARKER. Treasurer— Mr, J. C. LINGLE.
SENIOR MINISTER.
FIFTY-NINE YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
REV. g. d. bernheim, d. d.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before the first Sunday in May, 1909.
Place — Faith, Rowan county, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 3. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.)
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the pa37ment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of the committee on
"Letters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That the Apportionment Committee be appointed at
this meeting of Synod (May, 1907) to revise the apportionment tables
and report at the next meeting ; and that hereafter the committee
appointed at one meeting shall report at the next.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall each
receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and Fifth Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular annual session in Lutheran Chapel church, China
Grove, N. C, Rev. C. A. Brown, pastor, on Wednesday,
April 29, 1908, 11 a. m. The President, Rev. George H.
Cox, D. D., preached the sy nodical sermon, after which
the holy communion was administered to the members of
Synod.
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, April 29.
Synod was formally opened by the President. The roll
of ministers was called and the roll of lay-delegates made
up upon the presentation of their credentials to the Cre-
dentials Committee — Revs. J. W. Strickler and C. R. Pless.
SYNODICAL ROLL.
CLERICAL.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
1. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D . . . 1849 . . Charlotte, N. C.
2. " G. F. Schaeffer 1863 . . R. 4, Spartanburg, S. C.
3. " L. A. Bikle, D. D 1862 . . Concord, N. C.
4. " J. A. Fesperman (a. e. ) . . 1865 . . Salisbury, N. C.
5. " W. R. Ketchie 1868 . . R. 1, Mocksville, N. C.
6. " R. L. Brown (a. e.) . . . . 1868 . . R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
7. " R. C. Holland, D. D . . . . 1869 . . Charlotte, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused, (a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— Concluded.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. E. P. Parker (a. e.) . . . 187 1 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D . . . . 1872 . . Granite Quarry, N. C.
" H. M. Brown 1873 . . Efird's Mills, N. C.
" V. R. Stickley 1875. . R. 4, Burlington, N. C.
" J.A.Linn 1877. . Rockwell, N. C.
" B. S. Brown 1878 . . China Grove, N. C.
" T. H. Strohecker (a) . . . 1880 . . Salem, Va.
" J. W. Strickler 18S2 . . Rural Hall, N. C.
" A. G. Voigt, D. D 1883 . . Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
" C. L. T. Fisher (a) . . . . 1884 . . Lynchburg, Va.
" H. A. Trexler 1886 . . R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
" C. B. King, D. D 1887 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" C. B. Miller 1887 . . China Grove, N. C.
" M. M. Kinard, Ph. D . . . 1887 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" C. A. Brown 1889 . . China Grove, N. C.
" J. H. C. Fisher 1890 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" J. E. Shenk 1890 . . Concord, N. C.
" F. M. Harr 1891 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
" CM. Fox 1892 . . Enochville, N. C.
" V. Y. Boozer 1894 . . R. 4, Concord, N. C.
" H. A. McCullough .... 1895 . . Albemarle, N. C.
" Geo. S. Bearden 1895. . 919 N. 4th St., Wil., N. 1
" W.A.Snyder 1897. . 12 N. 6th St., Wil., N. 1
" W. A. Dutton 1897 . . Richfield, N. C.
" C. B. Cox 1898 . . Burlington, N. C.
" T. C. Parker 1899 . . Barber, N. C.
" R. R. Sowers 1901 . . R. 1, Salisbury, N. C.
" J. L. Morgan . 1902 . . High Point, N. C.
" C. I. Morgan 1902 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" C. P. Fisher 1903 . . R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
" G. H. L. Lingle 1904 . . R. 5. Lexington, N. C.
" Chas. R. Pless 1904 . . Troutman, N. C.
" J. P. Miller 1889 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" H. E. H. Sloop 1904 . . Gold Hill, N. C.
" W. B. Aull 1901 . . China Grove, N. C.
" L. B. Spracher 1905 . . R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused. (a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES.
Pastorates. Pastors. Lay-Deeegates.
St. John's (Salis.) . . Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D. . B. B. Miller.
Haven Rev. C. I. Morgan P. A. D. Peeler.
Christ's 1 Vacant G. W. Isenhour.
Calvary j
Wittenberg Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D. . . R. B. Peeler.
St. Mark's (Ch. G.) . . Rev. W. B. Aull M. M, Ketchie.
St^ Paul's } • • • • Rev- R- R- Sowers M. G. M. Fisher.
Christiana f ' ' • Rev- L. B. Spracher . . . . Paul Peeler.
0. ' T/f„f5 S ,'■■•■ Rev- J- A. Linn Julius Frick.
bt. James J
Emmanuel } " ' ' ' Rev" C R Fisher Jno" M- Earnhardt.
Eblnezer } • • • ■ Rev- H" A" Trexler A- W- Kluttz-
St. Matthew's .... Rev. C. K. Helland . . ..CM. Poole.
SSSSS?*1} ■ ■ R- & A. Brown S. W. Winecofl.
Grace } Vacant L. M. Lippard.
Concordia } • ■ ■ • Rev" T" C' Parker Raul M- Barger-
Xrin?ty°Ch } ■ • ■ ■ Rev- C M. Fox F. L. Fisher.
Lebanon i
Providence V . . . Vacant
St. Matthew's J
St. James (Concord) . Rev. J. E. Shenk J. P. Cook.
St. Andrew's 1 „ ,t _, 0,. , , ,_ . _ A _
Mt. Hermon f ' ' v' Stickley (Sup.) C. A. Isenhour.
St. John's (Cab.) . . . Rev. V. Y. Boozer W. O. Petrea.
Holy Trinity Rev. J. P. Miller G. F. McAllister.
Prosperity Rev, J. H. C. Fisher . . . . J. H. Barrier.
Mt. OHve^ > Rev" H- E- H- SlooP • • • • J- A. Earnhardt.
New Bethel ]
Luther's I . . . . Rev. W. A. Dutton . . . . J. F. Fry.
Mt. Zion )
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES— Concluded
Pastorates.
Albemarle ....
St. Martin's >
Macedonia j
St. Mark's (Char.)
St. Paul's (Wil.) .
St. Matthew's (Wil.) . Rev. G. S. Bearden
Macedonia 1
Pastors. Lay-Delegates.
Rev. H. A. McCullough . . A. L. Patterson.
Rev. H. M. Brown J. T. Whitley.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D . . J. D. Barrier.
Rev. W. A. Snyder
. Rev. C. B. Cox
. C. W. Polvogt.
. Wm. Otersen.
. I,. C. Christman.
Vacant
Peace
Low's
Richland
St. Paul's
Zion j
Woman's Memorial . . Rev. J. L. Morgan C. E. Reitzel.
Hopewell J. A. L Miller.
Sharon'8 } Rev> F' M> Harr C L" Sockwe11-
Augsburg Vacant . . . H. L. Beckerdite.
Nazareth ~)
Bethany [ Rev. J. W. Strickler.
Shiloh J
St. Luke's
Pilgrim
Reformation
First Church (Lex. ) .Vacant F.M.Patterson.
St. Michael's
Amity J- . . . . Rev. C. R. Pless D. Troutman.
Rev. G. H. L. Lingle . . . . H. L. Conrad.
St. Paul's
Member Ex-Officio — James D. Heilig, Treasurer.
The President submitted his report, which was received
and held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren in Christ Jesus, our Lord :
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto each of you, "in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Amen.
In the providence of God we are permitted to assemble once more
in synodical convention. Through the year just closed, His mercies
and blessings have been so large and free, that we can confidently
look back and with devout thankfulness exclaim, "Hitherto hath the
Lord helped us I"
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
Let us enter upon the new year in perfect faith in Him who "Is
able to keep that which we have committed unto Him," and with
renewed zeal and devotion consecrate this year to the accomplish-
ment of still greater things "in His name."
DEATH.
Once again the angel of death has invaded our ministerial ranks,
removing from our midst our much loved and deeply lamented brother,
the Rev. J. Q. Wertz.
For seventeen years he was a member of this Synod, attending every
convention, both regular and extra ; filling many responsible posi-
tions and faithfully sustaining the Synod in all of its work. He was
to have preached the ordination sermon at this convention. It was
his invitation, as the pastor, that resulted in our assembling here in
old Lutheran Chapel church. But he is not here to welcome us ! He
has gone on to await us where partings never come, and where the
word "farewell" is never spoken !
I recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare a suitable
memorial of him ; that the same be printed with the Minutes of Syn-
od ; and that an official copy be sent to the bereaved family.
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE DEBT.
When, at the last convention of this Synod, a special committee
was appointed and instructed to provide for the debt on North Caro-
lina College, it was confidently hoped and expected that, at this con-
vention, we should be permitted to rejoice over the cancelling of the
entire debt.
A document accompanying this report, and marked "Exhibit A,"
indicates, however, that our hopes have not been realized ; that a
crisis has been reached ; and that the debt must be provided for at
once, or the property be lost to the Synod.
I therefore recommend that the consideration of this matter be
made a special order, and that all parties interested be informed of
the time set for its consideration.
DELEGATES TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
I hereby call attention to the necessity of electing delegates to the
eleventh convention of the United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in the South, which will convene in the Church of the As-
cension, Savannah, Ga , Rev. J. H. Wilson, D. D., pastor, on Tuesday
before the second Sunday in October, 1908, at 8 o'clock p. m. We
are entitled to nine clerical and nine lay-delegates.
TEMPERANCE.
All over our State, today, there is a mighty struggle going on be-
IO MJNUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
tween the advocates of temperance and anti-temperance. That in-
temperance is one of the greatest evils of our day: that it, more than
any other, opposes and retards social and religious progress, is a state-
ment that will hardly be questioned by any intelligent person.
We also know that God has commanded the church to preach the
Gospel ; and that the preaching of the Gospel is God's ordained in-
strumentality for the overthrow of this evil, as well as the ultimate
remedy for the cure of all other forms of moral disease. But as many
believe that the prohibition, by statutory law, of the manufacture and
sale of all intoxicating beverages would greatly assist and accelerate
the advancement of the work of the church ; therefore, I recommend
that a committee be appointed to prepare and present, during this
convention, a resolution or resolutions defining the position of this
Synod upon this very important question.
The official record for the year is as follows :
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
1. Rev. W. B. Aull from the South Carolina Synod, Sept. 15, 1907.
2. Rev. J. P. Miller from the S. W. Va. Synod, October 25, 1907.
3. Rev. H. E. H. Sloop from the Holston Synod, November 7, 1907.
4. Rev. L. B. Spracher from the S. W. Va. Synod, March 26, 1908.
CAELS ACCEPTED.
i. Rev. J. L. Morgan as Synodical Missionary, May 22, 1907, which
took effect July 1, 1907.
2. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Bethel pastorate, May 31, 1907, took effect
October 1, 1907.
3. Rev. J. P. Miller, Holy Trinity church, Mt. Pleasant, June 26,
1907, took effect September i, 1907.
4. Rev. C. R. Pless, Iredell pastorate, June 30, 1907, took effect
October 1, 1907.
5. Rev. J. A. Linn, St. Peter's pastorate, August 1, 1907, took effect
at once.
6. Rev. W. B. Aull, St. Mark's church, China Grove, August 20,
1907, took effect September 15, 1907.
7. Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, St. Stephen's pastorate, August 8, 1907,
took effect September 15, 1907.
8. Rev. C. A. Brown, Lutheran Chapel pastorate, November 10,
1907, took effect January 1, 1908.
9. Rev. H. A. Trexler, Organ pastorate, November 17, 1907, took
effect January 1, 1908.
10. Rev. George S. Bearden, St. Matthew's church, Wilmington,
December 15, 1907, took effect February 1, 1908.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
ii. Rev. C. M. Fox, St. Enoch pastorate, December 15, 1907, took
effect February 1, 1908.
12. Rev. C. K. Helland, St. Matthew's church, Rowan county,
January 1, 1908, took effect February 9, 1908.
13. Rev. L. B. Spracher, Union pastorate, February 14, 1908, took
effect March 11, 1908.
14. Rev. T. C. Parker, Lebanon pastorate, March 14, 1908, to take
effect May 1, 1908.
15. Rev. E. A. Shenk, Augsburg church, Winston, April 10, 1908,
to take effect June 1 , 1 908.
16. Rev. V. R. Stickley, Guilford pastorate, April 25, 1908, to take
effect May 17, 1908. .
INSTALLATIONS.
i. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, St. John's church, Cabarrus county, Sep-
tember 1, 1907, by Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and the President.
2. Rev. W. B. Aull, St. Mark's church, China Grove, October 6,
1907, by Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., and the President.
3. Rev. J. P. Miller, Holy Trinity, Mt. Pleasant, November 10,
1907, by Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
4. Rev. J. A. Linn, St. Peter's pastorate, December 1, 1907, by Rev.
M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., and Rev. C. P. Fisher.
5. Rev. H. E. H. Sloop, St. Stephen's pastorate, December 29,
1907, by Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and the President.
6. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Bethel pastorate, Rowan county, December
29, 1907, by Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., and Rev. G. H. L. Dingle.
7. Rev. H. A. Trexler, Organ pastorate, April 29, 1908, by Rev.
Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and Rev. C. P. Fisher.
8. Rev. G. S. Bearden, St. Matthew's, Wilmington, March 27, 1908,
by Rev. W. A. Snyder and the President.
SUPPLIES.
1. Rev. George H. Cox, D. D., Albemarle church, from May 1,
1907, to June 16, 1907.
2. Rev. J. -A. Linn, St. Peter's church, from May 1, 1907, to July
31, 1907.
3. Rev. B. S. Brown, St. Mark's church, China Grove, from May 1,
1907, to September 15, 1907.
4. Rev. C. Diefendorf, St. Matthew's church, Rowan county, from
May 1 to June 1, 1907.
5. Rev. S. W. Kuhns, St. Matthew's church, Rowan county, from
June 1, 1907, to December 1, 1907.
6. Rev. C. R. Pless, St. Andrew's pastorate, from June 23, 1907, to
October 1, 1907.
12 MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
7. Theological Student M. L. Ridenhour, St. Enoch pastorate,
from July i, 1907, to October 1, 1907.
8. Rev. C. B. Miller, St. Enoch pastorate, from November i, 1907,
to December 1, 1907.
9. Rev. J. P. Miller, Union church, from October 20, 1907, to March
15, 1908.
10. Rev. V. R. Stickley, St. Andrew's pastorate, from November
10, 1907, to the present time.
11. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Salem church, from March 1, 1908, to the
present time.
RESIGNATIONS.
1. Rev. Ed. L. Ritchie, Spencer mission, May 7, 1907, took effect
May 31, 1907.
2. Rev. J. L. Morgan, St. Enoch pastorate, May 22, 1907, took effect
June 30, 1907.
3. Rev. J. L. Morgan, as President of the Northern Conference,
May 25, 1907, took effect at once.
4. Rev. R. R. Sowers, Iredell pastorate, May 31, 1907, took effect
September 30, 1907.
5. Rev. N. D. Bodie, Union pastorate, August 19, 1907, took effect
September 22, 1907.
6. Rev. N. D. Bodie, as President of the Southern Conference, Au-
gust 19, 1907, took effect at once.
7. Rev. C. W. Kegley, St. Matthew's church, Wilmington, Sep-
tember 1, 1907, took effect October 13, 1907.
8. Rev. C. A. Brown, Organ pastorate, November 10, 1907, took
effect December 31, 1907.
9. Rev. H. A. Trexler, Salem pastorate, November 17, 1907, took
effect December 31, 1907.
10. Rev. L. P. Boland, Lebanon pastorate, December 8, 1907, took
effect February 11, 1908.
11. Rev. Geo. S. Bearden, Augsburg church, Winston, December
15, 1907, took effect January 31, 1908.
12. Rev. C. M. Fox, Guilford pastorate, December 29, 1907, took
effect at once.
13. Rev. Edward Fulenwider, Lexington church, February 4, 1908,
took effect February 29, 1908.
14. Rev. T. C. Parker, St. Luke pastorate, February 2, 1908, to take
effect April 30, 1908.
DISMISSIONS.
1. Rev. Ed. L. Ritchie to Southwestern Virginia Synod, July 29, 1907.
2. Rev. C. Diefendorf to Franckean Synod, September 2, 1907.
3. Rev. N. D. Bodie to South Carolina Synod, September 13, 1907.
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4. Rev. J. H. Wilson, D. D., to Georgia Synod, October 11, 1907.
5. Rev. C. W. Kegley to Southwestern Virginia Synod, Dec. 9, 1907.
6. Rev. L. P. Boland to South Carolina Synod, February 4, 1908.
7. Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, Jr., to Georgia Synod, February 18, 1908.
8. Rev. Edw. Fulenwider to South Carolina Synod, March 24, 1908.
VACANCIES.
1. Spencer mission, two congregations.
2. Salem pastorate, two congregations.
3. St. Luke's pastorate, two congregations.
4. Cold Water church.
5. First Church of Lexington.
6. Mt. Carmel church.
7. St. Andrew's pastorate, two congregations.
CORNER-STONES LAID.
1. St. Paul church, of Wilmington, has been enlarged and beauti-
fied. The old corner-stone, which was laid September 6, 1859, was
taken up and relaid September 15, 1907. Addresses were delivered
by the pastor Rev. W. A. Snyder and Rev. C. W. Kegley.
2. St. James church, Rockwell, Rev. J. A. Linn, pastor ; the corner-
stone was laid October 27, 1907, by the pastor and the President of
Synod.
DEDICATIONS.
1. Salem church, Rev. H. A. Trexler, pastor. A new tower and
bell were dedicated May 5, 1907, by the Vice-President of Synod, Rev.
B. S. Brown, assisted by Rev. V. R. Stickley.
2. St. James church, Rockwell, Rev. J. A. Linn, pastor, was dedi-
cated March 29, 1908, by the President of Synod, assisted by Rev. J.
E. Shenk.
THE NORTHERN CONFERENCE.
The officers of the Northern Conference are : Rev. R. R. Sowers,
president ; Rev. C. R. Pless, secretary; Rev. T. C. Parker, treasurer.
The president reports that two meetings were held during the synod-
ical year: one at Trinity church, in August, 1907, and the other at
Grace church in November, 1907.
The next meeting will be held in Gibsonville, in August, 1908.
THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
The officers of the Southern Conference are : Rev. C. A. Brown,
president; Rev. J. E. Shenk, vice-president ; Rev. H. M. Brown,
secretary; Mr. J. C. Lingle, treasurer.
The president reports that two very interesting and profitable meet-
ings were held during the sy nodical year ; the first at Macedonia
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church, Stanly county, in July; and the second at Wittenberg church,
Granite Quarry, in November.
The next meeting will be held in Centre Grove church in July, 1908.
This conference, for several years, has been maintaining and itself
dispensing a fifty dollar scholarship fund for the assistance of young
men having the ministry in view and taking their literary course at
our Collegiate Institute. At its November meeting the conference
adopted the following :
"Resolved, That all money received by this conference, for bene-
ficiary work, be paid over to the Executive Committee of Synod to
assist young men who have the ministry in view, and who are taking
their course at Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute, according to Sec. 3
of the By-laws of Conference."
ACTION OF BOTH CONFERENCES.
Both conferences, at the November meetings, adopted the following:
"Resolved, That, in the interest of our Publication cause, the presi-
dent of conference arrange a tour of visitation among the congrega-
tions of conference, to be made by Rev. W. H. Greever, the general
manager of the Publication Work."
CONCLUSION.
The term of the office to which you, in your partiality, have repeat-
edly elevated me, has now expired, and I surrender the trust into
your hands. Please accept my sincere thanks for the honor you have
thus conferred upon me, and for the uniform kindness and consider-
ation manifested toward me in the discharge of my official duties.
May the unerring spirit of God guide you in all of your deliberations
and actions, so that zeal, prudence, harmony and brotherly love may
characterize all the proceedings of this convention, bringing such re-
sults as will redound to His honor and glory, in the salvation of souls.
Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. COX.
On motion, Rev. C. Brown Cox was authorized to con-
fer with the Charlotte Observer with a view to securing a
special correspondent to report the proceedings of this con-
vention to that paper.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing syn-
odical year :
President — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Vice-Preside7it — Rev. J. E. Shenk.
Secretary — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Treasurer — Mr. J. D. Heilig.
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On motion, Rev. H. A. McCullough was also elected Sta-
tistical Secretary.
Revs. R. L. Patterson, W. G. Campbell, C. K. Helland,
S. W. Kuhns, E. C. Cronk were received as advisory mem-
bers of Synod.
The Treasurer read his report, which was received and
referred to the proper committee.
REPORT OF TREASURER OF SYNOD.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod and
Ministerium of North Carolina.
synodical treasury.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee .... $ 790 41
Aug. 4. To amt. Church Ex. Board 1505 16
9. To amt. int. on notes 25 63
Dec. 4. To amt. Albemarle n 52
1908.
April 28. To amt. A. L. Barringer 5 00 $ 2337 72
1907. Cr.
May 4. By amt. Dr. Cox and expenses . . . $ 25 30
By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer . ... 20 00
June 8. By amt. Mr. Jno. A. Cline 17 65
18. By amt. Henkel & Co 130 69
By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas . 100 00
By amt. Ex. Com. — stationery ... 3 20
July 17. By amt. St. James, Rockwell, N. C . 148 00
Aug. 5. By amt. Ex. Com., expenses .... 4 50
By amt. lot High Pt. and deed . . . 1001 35
28. By amt. Rev. C. B. Cox, Greensboro. 13 50
Dec. 20. By amt. Ex. Com., expenses .... 10 00
1908.
April 16. By amt. Theo. Prof. Salary 23 90
28. By amt. Home Missions 168 54
By amt. Beneficiary Education . . . 180 29
By amt. Synodical Missionary ... 88 95
By amt. int. on notes 30 79
By amt. to balance 370 06 $ 2337 72
i6
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
home missions.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee .
$ 604 01
Jan.
8.
To amt. Low's
4 20
1 25
To amt. Richland
To amt. Zion
75
To amt. Synodical Treas
168 54
1907.
Cr.
May
13-
By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider
$ 100 00
27.
By amt. paid Rev. J. W. Strickler
37 50
June
27.
By amt. paid Rev. E. L Ritchie .
50 00
Aug.
22.
By amt. paid Rev. L. P. Boland .
30 00
26.
By amt. paid Rev. J. W. Strickler
52 50
Sept.
4-
By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider
100 00
Oct.
8.
By amt. paid Rev. C. I. Morgan .
no 00
Nov.
16.
By amt. paid Rev. V. R. Stickley .
20 00
Dec.
11.
By amt. paid Rev. C. R. Pless . .
18 75
*3-
By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider .
100 00
By amt. paid Rev. J. W. Strickler .
50 00
1908.
Jan.
21.
By amt. paid Rev. L. P. Boland . .
60 00
Feb.
26.
By amt. paid Rev. E. Fulenwider .
SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
50 00
1907.
Dr.
May
4-
To amt. Finance Committee . . .
$ 2S3 65
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson . .
5 00
To amt. Pilgrim's
5 00
To amt. Reformation ......
3 °o
June
IO.
To amt. Concordia
1 27
July
I.
To amt. St. Enoch's
10 00
II.
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmingtor
I. TO OO
Aug.
21.
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmingtor
1. 15 OO
Sept.
6.
To amt Faith
4 00
30.
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus, for 190^
>. 25 00
Oct.
2.
To amt. Christiana
4 75
To amt. Christiana S S
5 05
5-
To amt. Union ...
15 00
8.
6 00
1908.
Jan.
8.
To amt. St. Mark's, C. Grove, 2 yrs
50 00
I 778 75
$ 778 75
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17
March 18.
27.
April 28.
1907.
Aug. 24.
Nov. 9.
29.
Jan. 8.
Feb. 26.
April 1.
1907.
May 4.
Aug. 27.
Nov. 20.
1908.
March 4.
April 18.
28.
1907.
May 13.
Aug. 29.
Nov. 4.
26.
Dec. 16.
1908.
Jan. 8.
Feb. 3.
26.
March 14.
April
10.
10.
1907.
May
4-
Nov.
20.
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus
To amt. Frieden's
To amt. Synodical Treasury
Cr.
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan .
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan .
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan .
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan
By amt. Rev. J. E. Morgan .
beneficiary education
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee . . . .
To amt. Northern Conference . .
To amt. Southern Conference . . ■.
25
00
10
00
88
95
166
67
100
00
100
00
75
00
50
00
75
00
$ 56,6 67
I 566 67
224 71
18 55
50 00
To amt. Northern Conference ... 21 45
To amt. Southern Conference ... 25 00
To amt. Synodical Treas 180 29 $ 520 00
Cr.
By amt. H. E. Beatty $ 20 00
By amt. Jno. L. Smith 50 00
By amt. H. E. Beatty * . . 25 00
By amt. R. A. Goodman 25 00
By amt. H. E. Beatty 15 00
By amt. J. E. Smith 25 00
By amt. M. E. Kester . 40 00
By amt. R. A. Goodman 50 00
By amt. H. E. Beatty 50 00
By amt. M. L. Kester 35 00
By amt. R. A. Goodman 50 00
By amt. Jno. L. Smith 25 00
By amt. H. E. Beatty 10 00
By amt. M. E. Ridenhour 40 co
By amt. M. E. Ridenhour 35 00
By amt. H. E. Beatty 25 00 $ 520 00
publication board.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 18 00
To amt. Southern Conference , . . 34 00 $ 52 00
l8 minutes e. l. synod of north carolina.
1907. Cr.
July 8. By ami, check $ 18 00
Nov. 21. By amt., check 34 00 $ 52 00
h. e. h. sloop fund.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To check $ 300 00 $ 300 00
1907. Cr.
Nov. 4. By amt. to Jonas Bame $ 25 00
1908.
Jan. • 8. By amt. to Jonas Bame 50 00
By amt. to balance 225 00 fooo 00
orphan home.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To amt. to balance $ 69 59
To amt. Finance Committee .... 53 76
June 10. To amt. Concordia 2 00
Aug. 25. To amt. St. Luke's 3 10
Dec. 11. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 23 10
18. To amt. Frieden's 7 30
To amt. Sharon 2 70
1908.
Jan. 6. To amt. Low's 3 15
To amt. Faith 6 00
To amt. Emmanuel 3 00
Feb. 11. To amt. Albemarle 5 16
April 4. To amt. Salem 4 00
To amt. Salem Sunday-school ... 4 00 $ 186 86
To amt. St. Andrew's 5 00
1907. Cr.
June 18. By amt. P. S. Davis, Treas $ 123 35
1908.
April 16. By amt. P. S. Davis, Treas 63 51 $ 186 86
CHURCH EXTENSION BOARD.
1907. DR.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 66 50 $ 66 50
1907. Cr.
June 18. By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas . $ 66 50 $ 66 50
home missions, united synod.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 244 65
June 19. To amt. Frieden's 12 00
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19
July 9-
Aug. 5.
12.
25-
I907.
June 8.
1908.
April 16.
1907.
May 4.
1908.
May 4.
July
30.
Nov.
19-
Dec.
11.
1908.
Jan.
10.
April
6.
24.
28,
1907.
June
8.
1908.
April
16.
25-
To amt. Nazareth
To amt. Shiloh
To amt. Bethany
To amt. Salem ..."...,
To amt. Salem Sunday-school
To amt. Lexington
To amt. Concordia
To amt. St. Luke's
Cr.
By amt. John A. Cline, Treas
5
40
4
20
2
40
2
65
7
17
2
90
2
00
4
00
. I 244 65
2S7 37
1907.
May 4.
Aug. 27.
By amt. John A. Cline, Treas .... 42 72 $ 2S7 37
disabled ministers' fund.
Dr.
To amt. in bank $ 421 43 $ 421 43
foreign missions.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee .... $ 309 78
To amt. Organ church 10 58
To amt. Ebenezer 2 10
To amt. Sharon 3 00
To amt. St. Matthew 4 06
To amt. Lebanon 1 40
To amt. Union 8 07
To amt. Concordia 3 63
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 7 50
To amt. Prosperity 6 00
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury, S. S . 7 00
To amt. Center Grove Sunday-school. 25 oc
To amt. Salem Sunday-school ... 5 25
To amt. Mt. Hermon 1 75 $ 395 12
Cr.
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas $ 330 92
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas 32 20
By amt. J. A. Cline, Treas 25 00
By amt. to balance 7 00 $ 395 12
north carolina institute fund.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 26 25
To amt. Concordia 1 25
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Sept. iS. To amt. Organ church, college ... $ 2 14
To amt. Organ church, seminary . . 2 14
To amt. Ebenezer, seminary .... 121
To amt. Organ, college 121
1908.
Jan. 26. To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus, college. 4 55 $ 38 75
1907. Cr.
June 8. By amt. Capt. Cook, Treas $ 26 25
Dec. 12. By amt. Prof. McAllister 4 60
1908.
April 16. By amt. Prof. McAllister 7 90 $ 38 75
theological professor's salary.
1907. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 109 10
To amt. Synodical Treas 23 90 $ 133 00
1907. Cr.
June 7. By amt. Hon. C. M. Efird, Treas . . $ 133 00 $ 133 00
Most respectfully submitted,
JAMES D HEILIG, Treasurer.
April 29, 1908.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer read the Executive Committee's report,
which was received and referred to the proper committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
During the year your Executive Committee held seven meetings.
The conditions and requirements of the mission work, beneficiary
education, and other matters that required attention , were carefully and
prayerfully considered, and we endeavored to direct and aid these
causes to the extent of our ability.
MISSIONS.
1. Spencer. Rev. E. L. Ritchie resigned and moved from this field,
May 31, 1907, since which time we have been utterly unable to place
a pastor there, owing to the lack of co-operation on the part of the
congregations. This pastorate received $19. 17 a month aid while a
pastor was on the ground.
2. Haven. Pastor C. I. Morgan has labored here faithfully all the
year, except for two and a-half months which he spent, by permis-
sion, at the Chicago Theological Seminary. While he was away the
payment of the appropriation of $20 a month was suspended. Rev. C.
P. Fisher supplied the mission during Pastor Morgan's absence.
3. St. Andrew's. This pastorate has had no regular pastor. Rev.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 21
C. R. Pless supplied them for three months last summer. Since the
first of last November Rev. V. R. Stickley has been the supply pastor,
but he will retire from the field at the end of this month, when the
pastorate will again be vacant. The aid given them was $6.50 a month.
4. Lebanon. Rev. L. P. Boland left this field, January 31, 1908.
Since then they have had no pastor, but Rev. T. C. Parker has accept-
ed their call, and will begin work, May 1. The monthly appropriation
to the aid of this pastorate is $ 10.
5. Forsyth. Pastor Strickler has been in this field all the year doing
earnest and faithful work. The amount given this pastorate is $17.50
a month.
6. Lexington. This promising young mission was assisted to the
amount of $25 a month until Pastor Fulenwider gave up the work the
last of February of this year, and commendable progress had been
made up to that time, thirty-one additions to the membership since the
last meeting of Synod being reported. They have recently had preach-
ing services by Rev. W. G. Campbell, of Concord, and others. Earn-
est efforts are being made to secure a regular pastor.
The appropriations to all of these missions were made for the syn-
odical year only, and must be renewed, or changed, by the next Ex-
ecutive Committee.
SYNODICAL MISSIONARY AND HIS WORK.
Soon after the last meeting of Synod, Rev. J. L. Morgan signified
his acceptance of the call to become the synodical missionary and en-
tered upon the work, July 1, 1907. Since November he has been loca-
ted at High Point, but has operated also at Greensboro, Mooresville,
and Landis, with the oversight of Kannapolis. This large field has
given him much work, but he has done it faithfully and most accept-
ably, and his labors are already bearing fruit. When we tell you that
he preaches three times a month at High Point at 11 a. m., and on the
same days at Greensboro in the afternoons, that he preaches once a
month at Mooresville at 11 a. m. and at Landis in the afternoon of
the same day, besides giving Mooresville every fifth Sunday you have
some idea of the amount of work he is doing. Perhaps none of' our
pastors does so much work and certainly no money contributed by the
congregations for benevolence is more judiciously and profitably em-
ployed. At High Point a congregation has been organized with forty-
three members, and at each of the other places a goodly number of
Lutherans has been gathered together, and they are waiting further
steps toward organization and the securing of church homes. A com-
mendable act of the High Point congregation is that they, knowing
the missionary could not pay house rent, bear his traveling expenses
22 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
and support his family on the $ 1,000 salary which he receives, gener-
ously agreed to pay the house rent for him.
Carrying out the instructions of Synod with regard to High Point
(see Minutes 1907, p. 43) we joined with the Executive Committee of
the Woman's Synodical Missionary Society, which had decided to
concentrate its efforts on this point, in the purchase of a lot ior the
church. The lot cost $1,875, °f which we paid $1,000 and the women
$875. The lot is centrally located and satisfactory to all parties. A
design for the church has been selected, and work will be begun soon.
The women, who have undertaken the building of this church, peti-
tion the Synod, through the Executive Committee, to render addi-
tional aid in the work. We submit their request, with our hearty
approval, for your consideration.
A lot has been purchased at Landis, and negotiations have been en-
tered into for a lot at Mooresville, and as soon as practicable churches
will be built at both of these places. To meet S3:nod's part in paying
for the lots referred to we secured a loan from the Board of Church
Extension of $1,500, to bear 4 per cent interest.
We would stress the importance of the work at Greensboro. Pecu-
liar conditions exist there that make the need of a church urgent, im-
portant, and far-reaching. In his February report, the missionary
said he had found "quite a large number of Lutherans in the city who
would join the congregation if convinced of its certain success."
Realizing that the undertaking was too great for our Synod with so
much other mission work on its hands and with its limited funds, for
it will require thousands of dollars to build up a church in that city,
we overtured the Board of Missions of the United Synod to take up
the point and thus relieve our Synod, but met with no encourage-
ment. So we could do naught but try to shoulder the burden. And
Synod having thus put its hands to the plow for about the fourth time
dare not look back, for failure at Greensboro now will mean not only
the loss of what we now have there, but great loss to our church in
the future in all that section of the State.
OTHER MISSION ITEMS.
i- The Church Building Fund. As provided for in the rules cre-
ating and controlling this fund it devolved upon us to employ an
agent to canvass the churches in the interest of this fund. For this
work we have been fortunate in securing Rev. C. B. Miller who has
already visited a number of the churches and raised, in cash and
pledges, $1,530.60. This gratifying response to the appeal proves the
wisdom and timeliness of the undertaking. These pledges are bind-
ing for the first year only, but it is expected that they will be paid an-
nually. What a grand work could be done in our rapidly expanding
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
home mission field if the Executive Committee could have at its dis-
posal for this purpose as much as $2,000 every year.
2. Through brother John Cline we have secured from Mr. J. W.
Cannon the gift of a church lot at Kannapolis, the only condition of
the gift being that it be used for church purposes.
3. Prof. Chas. D. Cobb has tendered the Synod a lot at McLeans-
ville, Guilford county, on the condition that steps be taken toward
the organization of a congregation at that place. With a view to this
Revs. F. M. Harr and C. B. Cox were asked to give the point such
pastoral attention as might be needed for the present. Synod is ask-
ed to take suitable recognition of these gifts.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
All the beneficiaries of a year ago have been on the funds of the
Synod, except Carl Deal who did not enter the Seminary, but pur-
poses doing so next session. In addition Jonas Bame, of St. Matthew's
church, Rowan county, andM. L. Ridenhour, of St. John's, Cabarrus
county, have been received. Both of these young men came highly
recommended, and were found to be worthy and deserving. Instead
of taking direct aid, Mr. Bame chose to borrow for this year from the
Sloop Loan Fund. In the case of Mr. Ridenhour the constitutional
requirement of an examination in person could not be complied with, as
he did not file his application until after he had entered the Seminary.
But we felt justified in receiving him on the ground that such exami-
nation was not necessary since he had already been received by the
Chicago Seminary, which he attended last year, and by the United
Synod Seminary, where he is now in the Middle class, besides having
done most acceptable supply work in our Synod last summer. He
asked for only $75 for this year.
We have in the seminary R. A. Goodman and M. L. Ridenhour in
the, Middle class and H. E. Beatty in the Junior. Dr. Voigt, the
Dean, reports "that the deportment and application of these students
are exemplary. They are pursuing their studies with marked success. ' '
John L. Smith will graduate at Lenoir College this year. M. L.
Kester is a Junior and Jonas Bame a Sophomore at Newberry College.
Their reports show that their class work and deportment have been
excellent. To support all these young men for the next session we
must have $575. This does not include Mr. Deal and Mr. Bame.
Should they both apply for direct aid, it will take $800. Where shall
it be gotten ? The annual income for this cause is less than $250. At
a time when ministers are so badly needed, Synod cannot afford to
drop any of these promising young men, or turn away any deserving
ones who may apply. We lay this cause upon your hearts and beg
you to provide some way by which the money can be had to carry on
this important work.
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OTHER MATTERS.
1. The Cold Water congregation, Cabarrus county, realizing that
the prospect for its continued existence as a congregation is very dis-
couraging and fearing that, after the death of its few members, most
of whom are growing old, the church property will be lost to the
Synod, through us, makes this proposition to you : That they will
deed the lot, of nearly five acres, to the Synod, provided the Synod
will obligate itself to keep up the repairs on the church building in
order that it may be preserved for funeral purposes. We submit the
proposition for your consideration and action.
2. A vacancy having been made in the Board of Trustees of the Dis-
abled Ministers' Fund by the removal of Rev. N. D. Bodie from the
Synod, the Executive Committee elected Rev. H. A. McCullough to
fill out the unexpired term.
3. In obedience to your instructions we rendered financial aid to
the new congregation at Rockwell in the building of their church.
The amount given was $148, which was paid out of the Synodical
Fund.
4. St. James church, Concord, has heretofore held the deed to the
lot on which St. Andrew's church is situated. The congregation,
through its trustee, voluntarily proposed to transfer the deed to the
Synod on the condition that the Synod in turn transfer it to St. An-
drew's with proper conditions. The first transfer has been made, and
the deed is now in the hands of your Secretary. We ask that you
authorize your officers to make the transfer to St. Andrew's.
3. Financial Condition. We call your attention to the fact that the
pledges for the support of the Synodical Missionary, when all are
paid, meet only four-fifths of the salary. Besides there are many
extra expenses connected with the inauguration of new work that
must be added. How are we to carry on the other mission work when
we must draw on the regular fund to make up the deficit in the cost
of maintaining this special work ?
We had at our disposal at the close of the last meeting of Synod
funds as follows : Missions, $604 ; beneficiary education, $224 ; synod-
ical missionary, $283 ; this last was all due on salary for the preceding
year. Although some of the missions have been vacant a part of the
time, the amounts paid and yet due these causes for the year are in
round numbers, missions, $825 ; beneficiary education, $500 ; synod-
ical missionary and extra work, $825. During the year some of the
pledges to the missionary's support have been paid, but not all. By
his fine financiering our Treasurer has managed, in some mysterious
way, to satisfy most of these claimants, except the missionaries, but the
fact remains and must be seen by every one that the Synod is now
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confronted with a total deficit of not less than $500. This casts a shadow
over the prospect for another year. It will take at least $3,000 to
carry on all of the mission and beneficiary education work already
begun, and there should be another missionary placed in the field for
the development of new work, and yet the total amount for all this
work will hardly exceed $1,700. How to meet outstanding obliga-
tions and pass through another year is the question. What will you
do about it ? Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H. COX,
B. S. BROWN,
V. Y. BOOZER,
C. A. BROWN,
JAS. D. HEILIG,
JNO. A. CUNE.
Rev. W. C. Schaeffer, Jr., who was to preach the sermon
on Beneficiary Education, having moved out of the bounds
of the Synod ; and the alternate, Rev. C. M. Fox, having
informed the Synod that he was unprepared to preach the
sermon, the President was authorized to appoint three min-
isters to deliver addresses on said subject to-morrow morning
at 11 o'clock.. Revs. A. G. Voigt, D. D., J. E. Shenk,
and J. P. Miller were appointed.
On motion, the following were appointed to address the
Synod on Missions, Friday, n a. m.: Rev. R. C. Holland,
D. D., Forward Movement; Rev. H. A. McCullough, the
Sunday-school and Missions ; Rev. W. A. Snyder, the
Tithing System as applied to present day conditions; Rev.
George H. Cox, D. D., the Call of the Hour upon the North
Carolina Synod ; Mr. John D. Barrier, The Eaymen and
Missions.
Prof. G. F. McAllister read the report of the President
of the Board of Trustees of the Collegiate Institute, and
also the report of the Principals of said institute. Both re-
ports were referred to the Committee on Church Institu-
tions.
The ex-Secretary read his report, and report was adopted.
REPORT OF EX-SECRETARY.
The Minutes of 1907 were printed and distributed at a cost of $147.-
80, the bill of which is herewith submitted for payment. The increase
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in the cost over that of a year ago is due to the larger number of pages
printed. The cost of printing has also advanced, and we shall have
to pay more for our work in the future. Accordingly the job of print-
ing the Minutes of this convention (2,000 copies) has been given to
the reliable firm of Henkel & Company at $1.80 per page, the other
terms of the contract being the same as heretofore.
All the other duties devolving upon me as Secretary of Synod and
the Executive Committee have been discharged to the best of my
ability. Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER.
The President announced the following committees :
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President's Report.— Revs. R. C. Holland, J. P.
Miller, C. P. Fisher, and Messrs. M. G. M. Fisher and L. M.
Lippard.
2. On State of the Church.— Revs. T. C. Parker, F. M.
Harr, L. B. Spracher, and Messrs. W. O. Petrea and J. M.
Earnhardt.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. -^-Revs. A. G.
Voigt, J. W. Strickler, C. A. Brown, and Messrs. M. M.
Ketchie and Win. O. Otersen.
4. On Executive Committee ' s Report. — Revs. C. B. Miller,
W. A. Snyder, M. M. Kinard, J. E. Shenk, and Prof. G. F.
McAllister and Dr. C. M. Poole.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. C. I. Mor-
gan, W. A. Dutton, V. R. Stickley, and Messrs. C. W.
Polvogt and J. T. Whitley.
6. On Letters and Petitions. — Revs. C. B. Cox, R. R.
Sowers, G. S. Bearden, and Messrs. P. A. D. Peeler and C.
L. Sockwell.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. H. E. H. Sloop, H. M. Brown,
C. R. Pless, and Messrs. J. F. Fry and J. A. Earnhardt.
8. On Fina?ices. — Messrs. J. D. Barrier, A. L. Patterson,
J. P. Cook, and H. L. Beckerdite.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. G. H. Cox, W. A. Dutton,
W. B. Aull, and Messrs. A. W. Kluttz and Julius Frick.
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10. On Apportionments. — Revs. J. A. Linn, J. L. Morgan,
G. H. L. Eingle, and Messrs. Paul Peeler and E. L,. Fisher.
• 11. On Pastoral Districts. — Rev. H. A. Trexler, R. R.
Sowers, C. M. Fox, and Messrs. C. A. Isenhour and R. B.
Peeler.
The hours for Synod were fixed from 9 a. m. to 4.30 p.
m., with one hour for dinner.
Synod adjourned for a meeting of the Ministerium.
SECOND SESSION.
Thursday Morning, April 30.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. T. C. Parker.
The roll was called. The minutes were read and approved.
Prof. J. T. Crabtree, of our Orphan Home, Revs. John
Hall and J. F. Deal were received as advisory members of
Synod .
The recommendation of the Ministerium that Rev. C. K.
Helland become a member of this Synod was unanimously
adopted.
After hearing many reports on the State of the Church by
pastors and delegates, to facilitate work, the remaining pas-
tors were requested to hand their reports to the chairman of
Committee on State of the Church, and lay-delegates made
open reports to Synod.
The Ex-President, Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., knowing
the facts in the case, made a full report for Hopewell church.
Synod welcomed 'Miss Bays as special reporter for the
Charlotte Observer.
On motion, the regular order of business was suspended to
hear a partial report from the Committee on Letters and
Petitions. The report was adopted.
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PARTIAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND
PETITIONS.
There has been placed in the hands of your committee a copy of the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Woman's Memorial E. L. church of
High Point, N. C.
Having examined this document as carefully as possible under the
circumstances, it is our opinion that it is in substantial accordance with
the Constitution and By-Laws of this Synod. It is certified by Rev.
J. L- Morgan, pastor, and Dr. C. E. Reitzel, a member of the congre-
gation, that this Constitution and By-Laws was adopted by the con-
gregation on April 26, 1908.
Inasmuch as we are advised that the presentation of this document
to the Synod constitutes an application by the congregation for regu-
lar admission into the Synod ; now, therefore, your committee rec-
ommends that this congregation be received into regular connection
with the Synod, and that Dr. C. E. Reitzel, the delegate elect of the
congregation, be received as a lay-member of this Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
C. BROWN COX,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
C. L. SOCKWELL,
R. R. SOWERS,
P. A. D. PEELER.
SECOND REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND
PETITIONS.
Your committee offers the following additional report. We have re-
ceived :
I. A letter from Rev. J. H. Fesperman, offering excuse for absence
from Synod. We recommend that he be excused.
II. A letter from Rev. R. L. Brown, offering excuse for absence and
expressing the conviction that he should receive aid from the Disabled
Ministers' Fund. We recommend that he be excused ; and that his
letter asking aid be referred to the trustees of the Disabled Ministers'
Fund.
III. A letter from Mr. D. R. Hoffines, of Greensboro, offering to
donate a lot for a Lutheran church in Greensboro, provided definite
action in the matter be taken by June 15, 1908. We recommend that
the Secretary of Synod be directed to express to Mr. Hoffines the ap-
preciation of the Synod, and that the letter be referred to the Execu-
tive Committee.
IV. A petition from the Forsyth Mission, asking continued aid.
We recommend that this petition be referred to the Executive Com-
mittee.
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V. A letter from Rev. Enoch Hite, fraternal delegate elect of the
Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod to this Synod, expressing re-
gret at his inability to be present, and conveying in writing to this
Synod the fraternal greetings of the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee
Synod.
We recommend :
1. That this Synod express its earnest regret that Rev. Hite cannot
be present with us in person.
2. That his letter be read before this Synod.
3. That this Synod elect a delegate to bear our fraternal greetings
to the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod at its next regular
meeting.
VI. A letter from Rev. and Mrs. C. Diefendorf, of Fort Plain, ex-
pressing their interest in and love for this Synod, enclosing $5 for the
work of the Synod, and requesting that a copy of the 190S Minutes be
sent them.
We recommend that the Secretary be directed to write Rev. and
Mrs. Diefendorf, expressing this Synod's sincere appreciation of their
continued interest in its work ; and at the proper time send them a
copy of the Minutes.
VII. Invitations to the Synod to hold its 106th annual convention
at (1) St. Peter's ; (2) Faith.
We recommend that, inasmuch as the Synod has met at St. Peter's
in former years and has never met at Faith, the 106th annual conven-
tion be held at Faith.
Respectfully submitted,
C. BROWN COX,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
P. A. D. PEELER,
C. L. SOCKWELL,
R. R. SOWERS.
Rev. D. I. Offman of the Tennessee Synod was received
as an advisory member of Synod.
On motion, the time set to hear Supt. J. T. Crabtree on
the work of our Orphan Home was to-morrow immediately
after dinner. Immediately after dinner to-day was the time
set to hear Rev. John Hall on the advisability of the North
Carolina and Tennessee Synods holding a normal school for
Sunday-school teachers.
The President announced the following committees:
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES,
i. To Nominate Speakers. — Rev. J. L,. Morgan, Rev. C.
R. Pless, and Mr. C. A. Isenhour.
2. To Nominate College and Seminary Trustees. — Rev. C.
A. Brown, Rev. G. F. Schaeffer, and B. B. Miller, Esq.
3. To Nominate Members of the Board of Trustees of the
Disabled Ministers'' Fund. — Rev. J. W. Strickler, Rev. W. R.
Ketchie, and Mr. L.. C. Christman.
Synod adjourned for addresses on Beneficiary Education.
The appointed speakers addressed Synod. Rev. R. L,- Pat-
terson of the Alleghany S}rnod gave some timely words on
said subject.
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THIRD SESSION.
Thursday Afternoon, April 30.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. W. R. Ketchie.
Rev. John Hall was given time to present the claims of a
normal school for Sunday-school teachers. The following
committee was appointed to co-operate with a similar com-
mittee from the Tennessee Synod relative to the normal
school: Rev. H. A. McCullough, Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph.D.,
and Prof. G. F. McAllister.
On motion, the following resolution relative to Sunday-
school superintendents was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to procure the names and
addresses of superintendents of all Sunday-schools in the Synod and
print the same in the 1908 Minutes; that hereafter the pastors be re-
quired to include in the parochial reports the names and addresses of
superintendents of all Sunda)7 -schools in their pastorates, and that the
same be printed each year in the Minutes.
The President appointed the following committee to sub-
mit to Synod a suitable memorial to the late Rev. J. Q.
Wertz : Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., Rev. H. M. Brown, and
Mr. S. W. Winecoff.
The following cheering words came to Synod : Rev. C.
B. Miller gives $25 to Beneficiary Education; St. Matthew's
church, of Wilmington, assumes the amount necessary to
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send one young man to our Southern Seminary, and to be
known as the beneficiary of St. Matthew's church ; for the
same purpose Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., offers the pro-
ceeds of the remaining volumes of his ' ' Early Settlements
in the Carolinas," if Synod can dispose of them.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., and Rev. C. I. Morgan re-
ported as fraternal delegates to the South Carolina Synod
and the Tennessee Synod respectively.
The Committee on Church Institutions read their report,
which was received to be considered with a similar item in
the President's report.
Saturday, 10 o'clock a. m., was the time set to consider
the interests of the Collegiate Institute.
The Committee on Letters and Petitions read their report,
which was received, and the last item deferred till the proper
time for consideration.
Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treasurer of the Board of Church Ex-
tension, read his report. Report adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Another year has passed without an application for a loan for church
building purposes. Of our funds only $700 is now in use for the pur-
pose for which this fund was created. Of the remainder a small part
is still used by Synod for its synodical work. During the past sum-
mer the Executive Committee of Synod requested a special loan of
$1,500, to be used by them in establishing Lutheran work at High
Point. Inasmuch as this loan was not wanted for church building
purposes, it could not be made direct to the High Point congregation,
so Synod's Executive Committee asked that the loan be made to
Synod subject to Synod's ratification at the present meeting. Our
Board has authorized this loan, and now requests that Synod ratify
it and authorize the execution of notes to cover it.
The report of the Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension fol-
lows.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
M. L. STEVENS.
32 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of M. L. Stevens, Treasurer,
In account with the
Board of Church Extension
1907. Dr.
May 5. To amt. in banks as reported to S}7nod, $1509 53
June 10. To amt. from J. D. H , Treasurer, on
note of Synod 100 00
June 10. To amt. from J. D. H., Treas., collected
at Synod for Church Extension ... 66 50
Aug. 4. To int. from banks on certificate of de-
posit 25 63
1907. Cr.
Aug. 4. By Loan to Officers of Synod for work at
High Point $1500 00
1908. .
May 1. By amt. in banks at interest 170 87
By amt. in banks on deposit 30 79
$1701 66 $1701 66
annual statement as reported to synod may I, 1908.
Money in bank $ 201 67
Note of Synod 246 87
Note of Christ Church, Spencer, (int. due from Dec. 1, 1901) 200 00
Note of First Lutheran Church, Lexington 500 00
Note of Synod for money used at High Point 1500 00
#2648 54
Respectfully submitted,
M. L- STEVENS, Treasurer.
The Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business read
their report, which was adopted. In said report items were
answered as follows :
Item 1, yes; item 2, yes; item 3, yes; item 4, nothing
definite ; item 5, yes; item 6, no. A new committee was
to be appointed to comply with "item 6."
To-morrow, 9.30 a. m., was the time set to receive pledges
for salary of Synodical Missionary.
The following ministers and laymen were elected delegates
to the United Synod :
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DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
MINISTERS.
Principals. Alternates.
Revs. V. Y. Boozer, Revs. C. B. Cox,
R. C. Holland, D. D., C. A. Brown,
H. A. McCullough, G. D. Bernheim, D. D ,
A. G. Voigt, D. D., H. A. Trexler,
M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., F. M. Harr,
G. H. Cox, D. D., R. R. Sowers,
W. A. Snyder, J. P. Miller,
J. E. Shenk, J. L. Morgan;
C. B. Miller. C. P. Fisher.
LAYMEN.
Principals. Alternates.
Messrs. J. A. Cline, Messrs. W. VV. Koch,
J. D. Heilig, J. W. Murry,
G. F. McAllister, J. H. Rehder,
J. S. Efird, J. D. Barrier,
J. P. Cook, C. E. Reitzel,
C. M. Poole, M. A. Goodman,
W. F. Snyder, C. M. Tompson,
B. B. Miller, M. G. M. Fisher,
C. W. Polvogt. A. L. Patterson.
Ten o'clock tomorrow morning was set to hear Rev. E.
C. Cronk on the United Synod publication interests.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., was elected fraternal delegate
to the Tennessee Synod.
Synod adjourned with the benediction b}- Rev. G. H. L,.
Dingle.
FOURTH SESSION.
Friday Morning, May i.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
The roll was called. The minutes read and approved.
Revs. R. L,. Fritz and W. A. Deaton of the Tennessee
Synod were received as advisory members of Synod.
For various legitimate reasons the following were excused
after the morning session : Revs. G. D. Bernheim, V. R.
Stickley, C. K. Helland, W. A. Dutton, and Dr. C. E.
Reitzel.
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
On motion, Synod ordered that Rev. Prof. R. L. Fritz be
given time to present the cause of education immediately
after the address of Supt. J. T. Crabtree. Ifc is gratifying
to note the interest the congregations have in their synodical
mission work. On receiving pledges for Missionary's salary
almost every congregation increased its former pledge, many
doubling theirs. When all pledges are in, if the amount is
not $1000 a modest friend from Wilmington agrees to pay
the deficit.
The Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Business read
their report which was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your committee, beg leave to submit the following :
Item 1. Page 31. By resolution our Synod regards itself pledged to
help provide funds for the purchase and transfer of the United Synod's
Publication property in Columbia. What has been done by our con-
gregations and members ?
2. Page 41. Has the intent of the resolution, that the President of
Synod appoint annually a minister of this body to deliver an address
to the students of Mt. Pleasant Collegiate Institute, been carried out ?
3. Page 49. A Committee on Apportionment was appointed to revise
the tables for last Minutes, and another to report to this meeting.
Has this been done ?
4. Page 51. By resolution the Executive Committee was authorized
to solicit individuals and congregations to establish scholarships for
beneficiaries at our Theological Seminary. What progress has been
made ?
5. Page 51. By resolution each congregation was urged to raise its
apportionments for the work of Synod quarterly, and to raise more if
possible. How far has this been complied with ?
6. Page 56. The constitution for congregations, proposed at last
Synod, was recommitted. Has that committee now a report?
7. Page 60. Have the pledges for Synodical Missionary been paid,
and will these pledges now be reaffirmed and increased ?
Respectfully submitted,
C. I. MORGAN,
W. A. DUTTON,
V. R. STICKLEY,
C. W. POLVOGT,
J. T. WHITNEY.
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At 10:30 o'clock, Rev. E. C. Cronk presented the work
and the claims of the United Synod Publishing Company,
which the Synod heard with great pleasure.
The hour for divine service having arrived, Synod ad-
journed. The five appointed speakers addressed Synod on
the various phases of mission work, as per previously re-
ported program.
On motion, the Executive Committee was requested to
suggest some specific work for the Sunday-schools of the
North Carolina Synod.
FIFTH SESSION.
Friday Afternoon, May i.
This being the time set for Prof. J. T. Crabtree, he made
a very interesting and suggestive report of the work and the
condition of our Orphan Home. Prof. R. L,. Fritz, Presi-
dent of L,enoir College, now addressed Synod on the general
work of the church and the rapid growth and improvement
of L,enoir College.
The President appointed the following committee to draft
and submit to Synod at its next annual convention a model
constitution for congregations : Revs. B. S. Brown, J. P.
Miller, J. Iy. Morgan, and Messrs. B. B. Miller and A. Iy.
Patterson.
The Committee on Executive Committee's report read
their report, which was adopted by item.
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
We, your committee, appointed to examine the report of the Ex-
ecutive Committee, beg leave to report as follows :
Item I. — Spencer. In view of existing conditions, we recommend
that the Executive Committee take active steps toward placing a good
man at Spencer at once.
Item II. — Haven. We are glad to note the success attending the
faithful labors of Rev. C. I. Morgan, and heartily approve of the ac-
tion of the Executive Committee in granting Rev. Morgan leave of
absence to attend lectures at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
36 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Item III. — St. Andrew's. We recommend that the Executive Com-
mittee secure a pastor for this field as early as possible.
Item IV. — Lebanon. Action of the Executive Committee approved.
Item V. — Forsyth. Action of the Executive Committee approved.
Item VI. — Lexington. We are gratified at the commendable pro-
gress made at this mission, and recommend that they secure a pastor
as soon as possible.
Item VII. That we recommend that Synod approve the action of
the Executive Committee in calling Rev. J. L. Morgan to the office of
Synodical Missionary.
Item VIII. That we recommend that the action of the Executive
Committee, in paying $ 1,000 on the lot for the church at High Point,
be approved by the Synod.
Item IX. In regard to the request of the Executive Committee of
the Women's H. & F. M. Society, for additional aid in the erection
of the church at High Point, we recommend that the Executive Com-
mittee render whatever additional aid may be necessary in order to
successfully finance the erection of the church.
Item X. We recommend that Synod approve the purchase of a
lot at Landis, and express the hope that a suitable lot may be secured
at Mooresville at an early date.
Item XI. We recommend that Synod approve the loan secured by
the Executive Committee from Board of Church Extension.
Item XII. We recommend that the Synod instruct the Executive
Committee to issue proper notes to the Board of Church Extension
for the $1,500 loaned for the purchase of lots at High Point, Landis,
and elsewhere ; but, that the committee be instructed to repay this
amount as soon as possible, and then reborrow this money on the
church buildings there or elsewhere under the loan conditions of the
Board of Church Extension.
Item XIII. A. Realizing the force of the Executive Committee's
statement with regard to our work at Greensboro, we recommend,
that our delegation to the next meeting of the United Synod present
the claims of Greensboro as a mission point, and urgently petition
that body to take up and centre its Home Mission efforts on Greens-
boro for a biennium.
B. In view of the proffer of a lot at Greensboro by Mr. D. R. Huf-
fines, we recommend that Synod instruct the Executive Committee
to inspect the lot ; and if found well suited to our purpose, to accept
this lot with the sincere thanks of the Synod to Mr. Huffines.
Item XIV. We recommend that Synod approve and congratulate
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the Executive Committee on the plan of raising money for church
buildings, as well as upon the securing of Bro. C. B. Miller to perform
this work and the success this brother has achieved.
Item XV. In view of the fact, that Mr. J. W. Cannon has offered
a lot at Kannapolis for church purposes, we recommend that Synod
instruct the Executive Committee to investigate the suitability of this
lot; and, in case it seems satisfactory, accept the same ; and, if found
not satisfactory, arrange for a suitable oue and express Synod's ap-
preciation of this gift.
Item XVI. With reference to the lot offered by Prof. Charles D.
Cobb at McLeansville, we recommend that Synod instruct the Execu-
tive Committee to defer the acceptance of this generous offer for the
present.
Item XVII. In view of the need of much more money for benefi-
ciary education, we recommend that Synod instruct the Apportion-
ment Committee to double the apportionment, so that sufficient funds
be raised.
Item XVIII. We recommend that the offer of the Cold Water con-
gregation be not accepted.
Item XIX. We recommend that Synod approve the action of the
Executive Committee in electing Rev. H. A. McCullough to the va-
cancy in the Board of Trustees of the Disabled Ministers' Fund caused
by the removal of Rev. N. D. Bodie.
Item XX. We recommend that the officers of Synod be instructed
to transfer the deed of the St. Andrew's church property to the St.
Andrew's congregation.
Item XXI. The conclusion of this report is a summing up of the
financial conditions and needs of the Synod's work.
We recommend that Synod pledge themselves to bring these needs
to our congregations, and do all possible to provide the necessary
resources to properly carry forward our growing work.
Respectfully submitted,
C. B. MILLER,
J. E. SHENK,
W. A. SNYDER,
M. M. KINARD,
G. F. MCALLISTER.
The Finance Committee read their report, and report was
adopted.
38 MINUTES K. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
We, your Finance Committee, most respectfully submit the follow-
ing report : We have examined the Treasurer's report, and find it
correct, being sustained by proper vouchers, explanations, and exhi-
bits. We have received from the congregations and paid over to
Treasurer Heilig $2807.96. For amounts sent in during the past year
for various purposes, see Treasurer's and Parochial reports where pro-
per credits have been given.
J. D. BARRIER,
J. P. COOK,
A. L. PATTERSON,
H. L. BECKERDITE.
May 1, 1908.
ITEMIZED
STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
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Amount collection Beneficiary
Education, April 30 .... $ 22 22
$ 197 81
Less credit already as iollows : St. Andrew's, $i..so;
Haven, $6 ; Nazareth, £12; Albemarle, S11.S2; St.
Matthew's, f 1.25 ; Providence (Rowan), $13.11 ... $ 45 38
Basket collection, April 30, 1908 .' 22 22
Cash unaccounted for 4 95
For additional to United Synod Missions, see Parochial Table.
This covers in full the transactions the Finance Committee has had with representatives of the several
churches making financial returns. The churches of Calvary, Mt Hermon, and Cold Water made no re-
port to your Committee. J. D. BARRIER, J. P. COOK, H. L. BECKERDITE, Finance Committee.
Rev. and Mrs. C. Diefendorf #5 for Sy nodical Missions.
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Synod adjourned with the benediction by the President.
SIXTH SESSION.
Saturday Morning, May 2.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. P. Miller.
The calling of the roll was omitted, and the reading of
the minutes postponed till the end of the session.
The Committee on the State of the Church read their re-
port, and the report was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee, on Reports on the State of the Church, would
submit the following :
The reports before us indicate a healthy condition in the churches
generally with regard to attendance upon divine worship and the use
of the means of grace. These we take as indications of commendable
growth in piety and the spiritual life of our congregations.
In most cases substantial gains in membership, and comparatively
few losses, are reported.
The emphasis which these reports place upon Sunday-school and
catechetical work shows growth and development along these im-
portant lines of church work.
While in many instances these reports show a marked degree of
growth in benevolence and the grace of giving, still we have not
reached that degree of benevolence to which we should aspire.
The reports of lay-delegates indicate a more intelligent interest in
all lines of church work.
Upon the whole the State of the Church as indicated by these re-
ports is such as to give great reason for encouragement to go steadily
forward under the leadership of the Great Head of the church.
THEO. C. PARKER,
L. B. SPRACHER,
F. M. HARR,
W. O. PETREA,
J. M. EARNHARDT.
The Committee on Finance Committee's Report read their
report, which was adopted :
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 41
REPORT ON FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
Your committee finds from the Report of the Finance Committee
cash on hand in the sum of $2829.94, divided as follows :
Orphan Home $ 48 00
Church Extension 40 86
Theological Seminary 84 00
Beneficiary Education 197 59
Synodical and Conferential Home Missions 4S3 35
Disabled Ministers Fund 31 90
Synodical Fund 798 69
Publication Fund 10 00
Synodical Missionary Fund 475 51
College Fund * . . . 31 08
United Synod Home Mission Fund 328 42
United Synod Foreign Mission Fund 314 12
Total $2829 94
1. We recommend the payment of all outstanding indebtedness for
publishing the minutes, current expenses, missions &c.
2. We recommend that the $100 due the Board of Church Exten-
sion be paid.
3. We recommend that all other appropriations be referred to the
Executive Committee. Respectfully submitted,
GEO. H COX,
W. B. AULL,
A. W. KLUTTZ,
JULIUS FRICK.
The Report of Committee on Vacancies was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, would report the following pas-
torates vacant : Salem — two congregations ; Spencer— two congrega-
tions ; St. Luke's — two congregations ; St. Andrew's — two congrega-
tions ; Lexington — First Church ; Cold Water and Mt. Carmel.
We earnestly urge upon them the importance of securing pastors at
an early date. H. E. H. SLOOP,
C. R. PLESS,
J. F. FRY.
The Committee on President's Report read their report,
which was received and considered by items. Pending this
report the time for set business arrived.
42 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Committee on Church Institutions read their report
which was received and considered by items. The report
was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS.
Whereas, The President's Report called attention to the urgent
need of prompt action to provide for the debt on North Carolina Col-
lege ; we, therefore, beg leave to present at this time the Report on
Church Institutions in order to secure ample time for the considera-
tion of a vital matter.
The report of the principals of the institute has been read before
Synod as a part of the report of the Board of Trustees. From it we
note that the total attendance of pupils was 74, and the number of
instructors was 4. We reproduce a part of the financial statement,
making a comparison with the report of last year :
This Year. Last Year.
Receipts from tuition, etc $ 1180 55 $ 2103 16
Receipts from invested endowment .... 49 50 303 42
Receipts from uncollected endowment ... 75° x3 5°
Receipts from rent of land 33 57 27 96
Receipts from congregations 43 12 105 48
Totals $ 1314 24 I 2553 52
We make no inferences from this comparative statement, and present
it merely as illuminating the financial problem of the institution.
The Board of Trustees in their report submit the following recom-
mendations to Synod :
1. That Synod make an annual appropriation of $200 for insurance
and repairs.
2. That the committee, appointed at the last meeting of Synod to
develop resources to liquidate the indebtedness, be continued.
3. That Synod borrow from the Endowment Fund an amount suffi-
cient to pay immediate demands.
4. That when the aforementioned committeee has completed its
work a further sum be borrowed from the Endowment Fund, if nec-
essary, to meet whatever demands remain.
5. That an apportionment be laid upon the churches to raise an
amount sufficient to pay the interest on these loans.
In reference to these recommendations of the Board, we recommend :
1. That Synod appropriate for this year $200 for insurance and re-
pairs of the college property, and that the congregations be requested
to reimburse the treasury by special collections.
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2. That the committee referred to be continued.
3. That Synod borrow from the invested Endowment Fund as much
as is necessary to satisfy the demands of those who threaten to foreclose
their mortgages.
4. That nothing be done with reference to other claims until the
committee has completed its work.
5. That the interest on the amount borrowed from the Endowment
Fund be paid from the synodical treasury.
Mont Amoena Female Seminary. From the report of the Chairman
of the Board of Trustees of this institution we glean these facts : The
Seminary has enjoyed a prosperous year. The enrollment of 104 stu-
dents exceeds that of any previous year. Fifteen students will receive
certificates of graduation. Good health generally prevailed among
the students. All expenses have been promptly met. The buildings
have been kept insured. Synod has reason to rejoice in the prosperity
of this its own school for young ladies.
Elizabeth College. This is not directly the institution of the church ;
but it is conducted under Lutheran management, and is upon our
territory. It is enjoying a successful year. Present attendance and
future prospects are both good. There are twelve graduates this ses-
sion. While this splendidly equipped college for the education of our
daughters is not the property of the church, it is to be hoped that the
original idea in its establishment that it shall be the college of the
United Synod, may soon be realized.
The Theological Seminary of the United Synod. Our Theological
Seminary at Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, has an attendance cf 14
students this year. Three students will graduate this month. None
of these graduates is from this Synod, but in the Middle class there
are two students and the Junior class one from this Synod. A mis-
sionary society has been organized among the students. The work of
the session has been in every way successful. The two regular pro-
fessors have been assisted by two of the pastors of Charleston, who
have delivered special courses of lectures. The dormitories have been
filled to their capacity. The following sentences from the catalogue
recently issued may appropriately be inserted in this report :
"The institution has convenient buildings, but their capacity is
limited, and it is about to outgrow its present accommodations. The
United Synod and friends of the Seminary must soon face the require-
ment of larger and more convenient buildings. With the extensive
and intensive growth of the United Synod, for which the Seminary
trains its students, it also must grow. The Century Movement in
1900 was very successful in providing a nucleus of endowment for the
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institution. The time is at hand when another similar movement
ought to be begun to carry forward this work, which lies at the very-
fountain head of church development."
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. VOIGT,
J. W. STRICKXER,
C. A. BROWN,
WILLIAM OTERSEN,
M. M. KETCHIE,
Prof. J. P. Miller addressed Synod on the work and the
claims of the Collegiate Institute.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena
Seminary read the following report :
REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MONT AMOENA
SEMINARY.
MT. Pheasant, N. C, April 29, 1908.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Brethren : — I am glad to report that Mont Amoena Female Sem-
inary has enjoyed a prosperous year. The President of the Seminary,
Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, informs me that the enrollment of students
for this scholastic year exceeds any previous one. The names of 104
students have been enrolled, and of this number 15 will receive cer-
tificates of graduation. The deportment of the young ladies was ex-
cellent. The health of the students was good, except that grip afflicted
quite a number. One case developed into pneumonia, and I am
pained to report the death of a bright and most worthy young lady,
Miss Ella Belle Stirewalt. The Treasurer of the Faculty reports that
all expenses have been promptly met.
We acknowledge the receipt of $2.14 from Organ church and $ 1.21
from Ebenezer church to be expended on repairs.
The buildings are kept insured, against loss by fires, in the sum of
$2500. Respectfully submitted,
JONAS COOK, Chairman
Board of Trustees.
The Principals of the Collegiate Institute were requested
to prepare a special report for the Minutes of Synod.
REPORT OF PRINCIPALS OF COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
With the scholastic year 1907- 1908 closes the fifth session of the Col-
legiate Institute. The growth of the school during this time in equip-
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
tnent, attendance, and efficiency has been marked. There have been
enrolled this session 74 students in classes as follows : Sophomore, 3;
Freshman, 12 ; Sub Freshman, 14 ; Intermediate, 31 ; and Junior, 14.
There have been two changes in the Faculty since last session.
Rev. McCullough was succeeded by Rev. Prof. J. P. Miller as Co-
Principal. Prof. Roy Webster, who held the chair of Latin and Greek,
was, at his request, released by the Principals, and is now pursuing a
course in law. Prof. A. W. George succeeded Prof. Webster. The
work of these new men has been faithful, efficient, and entirely satis-
factory. The departments are now taught as follows : Greek and
English by Prof. J. P. Miller ; Mathematics and Physics by Prof. G.
F. McAllister ; Latin and History by Prof. A. W. George ; and the
Preparatory Branches by Prof. A. Blackwelder.
It is the purpose of the Principals to broaden the course by next
session and add another member to the Faculty. Other improve-
ments will be made looking toward the increased efficiency of the
school. The consent of the Board of Trustees has been given for the
consolidation of the College library and the libraries of the Philalae-
thian and Pi Sigma Phi Literary Societies. This will render the ben-
efits of the library far more available to students and Faculty. To
meet a need that is growing, a boarding department will be opened
for the students next session. The military system (at least in a modi-
fied form) will also be introduced.
The deportment and application of the students during the present
session have been praiseworthy. On the whole commendable progress
has been made. Barring minor ailments, the health of the students
and the teachers has been excellent. A fine spirit of cooperation and
harmony obtains among the students. So far as we are aware, gen-
eral satisfaction prevails, and the large majority, if not all, of the stu-
dents will return next session.
From our view-point the prospects for next session are quite encour-
aging. The support and cooperation of the brethren throughout the
church have been warmly appreciated, and we beg to express the hope
that the same will be accorded us in our efforts to strengthen and im-
prove the institution. Following the practice of past years, it is our
purpose to hold Educational Rallies during the coming summer at
suitable points within our territory.
j. p. miller,
g. f. McAllister,
Principals.
The Committee on Memorial to Rev. J. Q. Wertz read
their report, which was adopted by a rising vote.
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IN MEMORIAM.
REV. JOSEPH Q. WERTZ.
Rev. Joseph Quincy Wertz has passed from the church mil-
itant to the church triumphant !
Born, December 12, 1853, and dying August 10, 1907, he was
permitted to dwell here upon earth 53 years, 7 months, and 18
days.
In 1881, he was ordained to the Gospel ministry by the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina, and from then till
the day of his death, twenty-six years, he was ever active in the
Master's service, and was instrumental in bringing many souls
from darkness into the marvelous light and liberty of the Gos-
pel of peace and salvation.
For the last seventeen years of his life he was an active and
faithful member of this Synod ; he was always loyal and true
to all the interests of the Synod, and in all that time was never
absent from any of its conventions.
He was tender and affectionate in all of his intercourse with
his fellowmen, and was loved by all who knew him.
God, in His wisdom and love, has called him to "come up
higher": his place in our midst is vacant, and our hearts are
sad ; but we know that our loss is his eternal gain ; that our
God doeth all things well ; and we bow in submission to his
holy will.
In imitation of his virtues, his zeal, and his faithfulness, we
hereby declare our determination to lead lives of faith and con-
secration ; and, God willing, to meet him by and by where
sickness, sorrow, pain and death can never come, and where
partings are unknown.
We also hereby express our deep and lasting sympathy with
the bereaved widow and children, and pray that God's rich
blessing and benediction may rest upon them here and guide
them to a happy reunion hereafter.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. COX,
H. M. BROWN,
S. W. WINECOFF.
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
The President announced the following committees :
i. Examining Committee. — Revs. J. E. Shenk, G. D.
Bernheim, D. D., W. A. Snyder, Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
2. To Address Students of the Collegiate Institute on the
Claims of the Gospel. — Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
3. Archivist. — Rev. C. B. King, D. D.
4. Ordination Sermon. — Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.,
principal ; Rev. J. A. Linn, alternate.
5. To Liquidate Debt on North Carolina College. — Rev. H.
A. McCullough, Prof. G. F. McAllister, Rev. C. P. Fisher,
and Mr. John A. Cline.
Synod adjourned for divine services.
The Scripture lesson was read and prayer offered by Rev.
G. F. Schaeffer. The sermon on Beneficence was delivered
by Rev. G. S. Bearden. .
SEVENTH SESSION.
Saturday Afternoon, May 2.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. W. A. Deaton.
Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat of the Mississippi Synod was received
as an advisory member.
The hearing of the Committee on the President's Report
was resumed, and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The report of our retiring President is a very interesting document,
and valuable as a historical record of official transactions and of im-
portant events for the year just closed. The activities of the President
have been of more than ordinary called into service, and revealed
marked faithfulness in the performance of official duties.
1. Becoming reference is made to the death of our beloved Brother
J. Q. Wertz, and touching allusion is made to the fact that
it was upon his invitation that the Synod is now meeting in the
church of which he was pastor at the time of his death. We recom-
mend the adoption of the recommendation of the report that a com-
48 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
mittee be appointed to present a suitable memorial for adoption by
the Synod thus assembled.
2. The matter concerning the debt resting upon the property of the
North Carolina College is brought to the attention of Synod. Inas-
much as the Committee on Literary Institutions has charge of this
subject, we recommend that the exhibit filed and marked "A," be
referred to said committee, and that this important subject be made
the special order for Saturday 10 a. m.
3. The attention of the Synod is called to the fact of election of
delegates to next convention of the United Synod, to be held in Sa-
vannah, Ga., October, 1908. We recommend that this election be
entered into at such time as may be designated by the President of
Synod
4. The report contains appropriate allusion to the subject of temper-
ance which is now agitating the minds of the people of our State, and
recommend that a committee be appointed by this Synod to give ex-
pression to the sentiment of this body in relation to the temperance
cause. We recommend that such committee be appointed and that
it report at this convention.
5. Our retiring President having served in the office beyond the
usual period, and having discharged its duties with signal fidelity and
success, is deserving the hearty thanks of this body, and will ever
command its kindly consideration and fraternal good wishes.
R. C. HOLLAND,
J. P. MILLER,
C. P. FISHER,
M. G. M. FISHER.
The President appointed the following committee to draw
up resolutions defining Synod's attitude relative to the pres-
ent temperance movement :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TEMPERANCE.
Mr. President. — Your committee, appointed to draft resolutions
with reference to temperance interests, would submit the following :
Whereas, The drink evil is one of the greatest curses of our time,
a blight upon temporal welfare, and a burden to the churches and the
Kingdom of God ; therefore,
Resolved, 1. That the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Caro-
lina would encourage its constituency and all others to the utmost
devotion in the cause of temperance, both in preaching the Gospel to
the repentance of drinkers and the building up of the sentiment that
will prevent the traffic in intoxicating liquors.
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Resolved, 2. That we approve the present civil movement in this
State, looking to the suppression of this great evil, and that it is our
judgment that we should adopt and faithfully use the present oppor-
tunity to banish this iniquity from our State.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN,
J. A. LINN,
B. B. MILLER.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That this Synod express its thanks to our retiring Vice-
President, Rev. B. S. Brown, for the faithful and efficient manner in
which he has discharged the duties of his office.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod be tendered the members
of this congregation and the citizens of this community for the kind-
ness and hospitality shown to us during our sojourn among them.
The committee to nominate Trustees for the Disabled Min-
isters' Fund read the following report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE TRUSTEES FOR
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
We, your Committee to Nominate Trustees for the Disabled Minis-
ters' Fund, recommend the re-appointment of Rev. C. B. Cox and Mr.
J. L. Sifford. Respectfully,
J. W. STRICKLER,
W. R. KETCHIE.
B. B. Miller, Esq., offered the following resolutions, which
were adopted :
Resolved, That it is the sense of Synod that the several pastors,
churches, and church officers ought to regulate the business and ma-
terial affairs of the church with the same system and vigilance that
the man of business sagacity applies to his personal affairs, and they
are urged to keep before the people the increasing magnitude of the
work of the church, and the correspondingly increasing duty of the
church to provide larger revenue and in all things stimulate a greater
interest in the material affairs of the church.
Resolved, That it is the sense of Synod that the several pastorates
ought to give, from time to time, due consideration to providing ade-
quate compensation to pastors in view of changing conditions and en-
vironments, and that each pastorate ought to pay its pastor at least
50 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
six hundred dollars per annum, and the several pastorates are urged
to exert themselves in this regard ; and the Executive Committee is
directed to ascertain, as near as may be, the extent to which pastorates
will be unable to comply with this request and make such suggestions
to the next session of Synod as it may consider pertinent thereto.
The Committee on Appropriations read their report, which
was adopted :
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M. M. Kinard .
H. A. Trexler .
V. Y. Boozer .
G. H. L. Lingle
L. B. Spracher .
C. M. Fox ....
H. E. H. Sloop
W. B. Aull . .
R. R. Sowers . . .
H. A. McCullough
C. B. Cox
J. E- Shenk ....
R. C. Holland . . .
W. A. Snyder . . .
G. S. Bearden . . .
T. C. Parker ....
C. P. Fisher ....
C. R. Pless . . .
J. A. Linn ....
C. I. Morgan . .
J. W. Strickler .
V. R. Stickley . .
C. A. Brown . . .
J. P. Miller . . .
J. H. C. Fisher .
W. A. Dutton .
F. M. Harr . . .
G. H. Cox ....
H. M. Brown . .
J. L. Morgan . .
St. John's, Salisbury
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St. John's (Cabar.) .
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) St. Stephen's . . .
St. Mark's (C. G.) . .
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Albemarle
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St. Mark's (Char.) .
St. Paul's (Wil.) . .
St. Matthew's (Wil.)
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St Matthew's (Row.)
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Prosperity
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Sharon
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First Church (Lex) .
Hopewell
Cold Water
The Woman's (Me.)
ADOLPHUS LINGLE,
RUFUS PEELER,
C. A. BROWN,
C. P. FISHER.
52 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Charlotte Observer having sent Miss Mamie Bays to
report the proceedings of Synod, the following resolution
was adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Synod are hereby extended to the
Charlotte Daily Observer for its courtesy in sending a special reporter
to this convention of Synod, and also to Miss Mamie Bays for her
careful and excellent reports of the proceedings to the said paper.
As there was a deficit in the funds for Beneficiary Educa-
tion, the following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee, as soon as it shall find out
the amount of the deficit in the treasury for beneficiary education for
this synodical year, apportion the amount among our congregations
and through their pastors ask them on a stated day to take up a spe-
cial offering to meet the same.
Following is the Report of Committee on Speakers and
Subjects for next annual session, which was adopted :
SPEAKERS FOR NEXT CONVENTION.
Thursday, n a. vi. I. Beneficiary Education.
• i. The Personnel of Beneficiaries — Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D.
2. The Support of Beneficiaries — Prof. G. F. McAllister.
Friday, n a.m. II. Missions.
i. Lutheranism and Missions, historically and practically — Rev. W.
B. Aull.
2. The North Carolina Synod and Missions — Dr. M. L. Stevens.
Saturday, u a. m. III. Divine Beneficence,
i. The Objects of Beneficence — Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher.
2. The Development of Beneficent Resources — B. B. Miller, Esq.
Respectfully submitted,
J. h. MORGAN,
C. R. PLESS,
C. A. ISENHOUR,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your Committee on Pastoral Districts, beg to report that there is
nothing claiming the attention of Synod except Hopewell, which has
been provided for, and therefore have nothing to report.
Respectfully, H. A. TREXLER,
C. M. FOX,
R. R. SOWERS,
C. A. ISENHOUR,
R. B. PEELER.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO FILL VACANCIES IN BOARD
OF TRUSTEES OF COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Term Expires May, 1909.
Rev. J. E. Shenk Concord, N. C.
Rev. H. M. Brown Efird's Mill, N. C.
J. A. Cline Concord, N. C.
G. L. Barrier ' Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Dr. C. M. Poole Salisbury, N. C.
C. D. Barringer Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Term Expires May, 1910.
W. H. Fisher Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Geo. E. Ritchie Concord, N. C.
Rev. H. A. McCullough Albemarle, N. C.
G. W. Dry Gold Hill, N. C.
M. B. Stickley, Esq Concord, N. C.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer Concord, N. C.
Term Expires May, 1911.
H. C. McAllister - Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Capt. Jonas Cook Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Rev. H. A. Trexler Manning, N. C.
J. S. Efird Albemarle, N. C.
Rev. W. A. Dutton Gold Hill, N. C.
Rev. C. P. Fisher Faith, N. C.
C. A. BROWN,
B. B. MILLER,
G. F. SCHAEFFER.
On motion, the recommendation of the Ministerium rela-
tive to Mr. J. A. L. Miller was adopted.
Rev. W. G. Campbell, who presented a letter of transfer
from the Susquehanna Synod, was received by the Ministe-
rium and recommended to Synod, but not being present to
comply with the constitution, his acceptance was deferred
till the next annual session of Synod.
Faith, Rowan county, was selected as the place for the
next annual meeting of Synod. Time, Wednesday before
the first Sunday in May, 1909.
54 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The minutes of Friday and Saturday were read and ap-
proved.
Synod adjourned, using the regular, prescribed order in
the Book .of Worship.
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
Secretary.
DIVINE SERVICES.
10 a. m. Sunday-school Addresses by Revs. C. R. Pless,
C. I. Morgan, and H. A. Trexler.
ii a. m. Installation of Rev. C. A. Brown. Address to
Pastor by Rev. J. E. Shenk.
2 p. m. Address to Congregation by Rev. M. M. Kinard,
Ph. D.
ii a. m. Rev. J. W. Strickler in Reformed church.
IN GROVE.
ii a. m. Sermon by Rev. J. P. Miller.
2 p. m. Sermon by Rev. R. R. Sowers.
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM,
Lutheran Chapel, April 29, 1908, 4 p. m.
The Ministeriutn was opened with prayer.
The Examining Committee read a report informing the
Ministerium that it held a letter of transfer for Rev. C. K.
Helland from the United Norwegian Synod, and recom-
mended his reception. The recommendation was adopted,
voting by ballot.
Adjourned.
Friday Afternoon, 5 p. m.
The Ministerium was opened with prayer.
The Examining Committee informed the Ministerium
that they held a letter of transfer for Rev. W. G. Campbell
from the Susquehanna Synod, and recommended that he be
received. The recommendation was adopted.
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Your Examining Committee met in session, and found that two pas-
tors from other synods had applied for admission to this body ; viz.,
Rev. C. K. Helland, with a letter from the United Norwegian Synod ;
and Rev. W. G. Campbell, with a letter from the Susquehanna Synod.
Your committee met in conference with each of these brethren and
questioned them as to their doctrinal positions and examined their
credentials.
Finding both position and credentials correct in each case, we rec-
ommend them to the Ministerium for admission to the Synod.
J. E. SHENK,
B. S. BROWN,
W. A. SNYDER
The following resolutions relative to Mr. J. A. L. Miller
were adopted :
Whereas, In conformity with the recommendation of this Ministe-
rium, Mr. J. A. L. Miller has, during the past year, been working as a
layman at Hopewell ; and
56 MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, He has rendered faithful, acceptable, and effective serv-
ice, which has been attested by the President of Synod ; by the coun-
cil of Augsburg Evangelical Lutheran church ; and by the people at
Hopewell ; and
Whereas, His petition is before us, pleading with us to provide
some way by which he may be enabled to enter upon the work of the
Gospel ministry, to which he feels himself divinely called ; and pledg-
ing himself to abide by the decision of this body, thereby manifesting
a spirit of loyalty and submission to the will of Synod ; therefore, we
recommend the following to the Synod for adoption :
Resolved, i. That the work of Mr. J. A. E. Miller at Hopewell be
continued for another year.
Resolved, 2. That an appropriation of $75 be made to the work, and
that the congregation be asked to supplement this with an amount not
less than that given by Synod.
Resolved, 3. That the President of Synod have the oversight of Mr.
Miller and his work ; provide for the administration of the sacraments
and other ministerial functions as may be needed from time to time ;
and render a written report to the next annual convention of Synod.
Resolved, 4, That the Examining Committee of Synod prescribe a
course of study for Mr. Miller for the year and direct him therein ;
examine him in the same and report to this Ministerium during the
next annual meeting of Synod, together with recommendations as to
further steps in the matter looking to his ordination.
The Ministerium adjourned with prayer by Rev. H. M.
Brown.
H. A. McCUIvLOUGH,
Secretary.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 57
Appendix A.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS:
The following Resolutions Claim our Attention for this Year:
i. That the Executive Committee suggest some specific work for
the Sunday-schools of the North Carolina Synod.
2. That each congregation of Synod shall be required to take an
offering for the Disabled Ministers' Fund.
3. That each congregation of Synod shall be required to take a
special offering for repairs and insurance of Collegiate Institute. (See
Report on Church Institutions).
4. Resolved, That the congregations and pastors of the Synod be
requested to adopt the month of June as Home Missionary month, and
that they co-operate to the fullest extent possible with the Board of
Missions of the United Synod in making up the full balance of our
apportionment of $2,000.
5. Resolved, That it is the sense of Synod that the several pastors,
churches, and church officers ought to regulate the business and
material affairs of the church with the same system and vigilance that
the man of business sagacity applies to his personal affairs, and they
are urged to keep before the people the increasing magnitude of the
work of the church, and the correspondingly increasing duty of the
church to provide larger revenue and in all things stimulate a greater
interest in the material affairs of the church.
6. Resolved, That it is the sense of Synod that the several pastor-
ates ought to give, from time to time, due consideration to providing
adequate compensation to pastors in view of changing conditions and
environments, and that each pastorate ought to pay its pastor at least
six hundred dollars per annum, and the several pastorates are urged
to exert themselves in this regard ; and the Executive Committee is
directed to ascertain, as near as may be, the extent to which pastorates
will be unable to comply with this request and make such suggestions
to the next session of Synod as it may consider pertinent thereto.
V
58 MINUTES F,. L,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Appendix B.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $175 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
St. James 75 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 30 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 30 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 30 00
Organ 20 00
Ebenezer 5 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 30 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 25 00
Bethel 15 00
St. Enoch 25 00
Trinity 15 00
Union 15 00
Christiana 10 00
Macedonia and Peace 25 00
Salem and Grace 15 00
Lutheran chapel 20 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Matthew's (Rowan) 15 00
Haven 15 00
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) ........ 15 00
Lebanon pastorate 12 00
Frieden's 10 00
Sharon 5 00
Faith and Emmanuel 20 00
St. Peter's 10 00
St. Martin's . 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia
New Bethel pastorate 10 00
St. Andrew's 6 00
Mt. Hermon 4 00
Wittenberg 10 00
Albemarle 10 00
Christ's 5 00
St. Stephen's 5 00
Mt. Olive 5 00
Guilford pastorate . 15 00
Forsyth pastorate
Prosperity 5 00
First Church, Lexington 10 00
Woman's Memorial 15 00
Rev. C. M. Fox 5 00
$ 947 00
A friend in Wilmington ............ 53 eo
$1000 00
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
59
Appendix C.
LIST OF SUNDAY-SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS:
Church. Superintendent.
Holy Trinity .... Capt. Jonas Cook . .
St. Matthew's. ... Dr. C. M. Poole . . .
Sharon Rev. E. P. Parker .
Frieden's W. G. Cobb
St. Matthew's (Wil.)W. W. Koch . . . .
Wittenberg Rev. G. H. Cox, D.D
St. Peter's A. L. Kluttz . . . .
St. James (Rockwell) Rev. J. A. Linn. . .
Prosperity Wm. Lentz
St. Mark's (Char.) . C. B. King, D. D . .
St. Enoch J. C. Deaton . . . .
Trinity P. E. Fisher . . . .
St. James V. L. Norman . . .
Mt. Olive John W. Barrier . .
St. Steven's C. L. Earnhardt . .
St. Martin's C. A. Whitley . . .
Macedonia Chas. J. Boland . .
Peace Robert A. Thomas .
St. John's (Sal.) . . Prof. R. G. Kizer . .
St. Mark's J. A. Thorn . . . .
Haven J. R. Shine
Nazareth Chas. Huffman . . .
Bethany Jas. Meadows . . .
Shiloh D. E. Beck
Lexington Henry L- Probst. . .
Lutheran Chapel . . W. L. Kimball . . .
Center Grove . . . . W. S. Winecoff . . .
St. Luke's Paul Barger . . . .
Bethel Wm. Blackwelder. .
St. Paul's H. F. Otten ....
St. Michael's . . . . J. C. Troutman .
Amity J. A. B. Goodman .
St. Paul's L. A. Barringer . .
Woman's Memorial . E. C. Conrad ....
Organ Orlin Cruse
Address.
Mt Pleasant.
R. R. 4, Salisbury.
Gibsonville,
McLeansville.
Wilmington, 219 s. Front St.
.Granite Quarry.
R. R. 6, Salisbury.
Rockwell.
R. R. 4, Concord,
Charlotte.
Landis.
R. R. 3, Concord.
Concord.
R. R. 2, Gold Hill.
R. R. 2, Gold Hill.
R. R. 2, Big Lick.
Burlington.
R. R. 1, Gibsonville.
Salisbury.
China Grove.
Salisbury.
Rural Hall.
Germantown, R. R. 1.
R. R. 2, Winston-Salem.
Lexington.
China Grove.
Glass.
Mt. Ulla.
Richfield.
Wilmington, 5i9 Nixon St.
Troutman.
Mt. Ulla.
Statesville.
High Point.
R. R. 2, Rockwell.
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
LIST OF SUNDAY-SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS— Concluded.
Church. Superintendent. Address.
Ebenezer Calvin Eddleman . . Salisbury.
Bethel C. A. Weant Spencer.
vSt. Paul's T. D. Brown . . . . R. R. 3, Salisbury.
Mt. Zion Luke Ritchie .... Richfield.
Union Rev. L- B. Spracher, R. R. 4, Salisbury.
Christiana Andrew Brown . . . R. R., Salisbury.
St. John's W. B. Fisher . . . . R. R. 3, Mt. Pleasant.
St. Luke's E. S. Shoaf . . . . R. R. i, Linwood.
Pilgrim Carl Sink Lexington.
Faith R. A. Rany . . . . R. R. 3, Salisbury.
Emmanuel B. R. A. Beaver . . Rockwell.
Grace F. D. Patterson . . China Grove.
Salem G. Lippard Salisbury.
FirstChurch(Albem.)J. M. Peeler .... Albemarle.
Lebanon E. L. Bolick . . . . R. R. 2, Barber.
Providence Rev. W. R. Ketchie . R. R. 1, Mocksville.
St. Matthew's . . . . J. D. Walker ... . R. R. 1, Mocksville.
Mt. Hermon Asa Blackwelder . . Concord.
PASTOR'S CALL,
TO REV
Grace, Mercy, and Peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our
L,ord. 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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 i . . .
(0
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
. . 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 1 . .
(3)
(Signed) . ._ _ .
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate. (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 Cougregational^eet-
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 15, 27, 29, 33, 47
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 51
Addresses, Special 25, 35
Beneficiary Education, Contributions for . . . 30
Calendar 1908-1909 2
Church Extension, Report of Board of 31
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 42
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals of 44
Delegates to United Synod 33
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Report of Com. to Nom. Trus. for. 49
Divine Services 54
Executive Committee's Report 20
Ex-Secretary's Report 25
Executive Committee's Report, Report on 35
Fraternal Delegates 31, 33
Finance Committee's Report 38
Finance Committee's Report, Itemized Statement 39
Finance Committee, Report on 41
Hopewell Church, Full Report on by Dr. Cox 27
Important Resolutions (Appendix A) 57
Letters and Petitions, Partial Report of Committee on . . . 28
Letters and Petitions, Second Report of Committee on . . . 28
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . 34
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees .... 44
Memoir, Rev. J. Q. Wertz 46
Ministerium, Minutes of 55.
Model Constitution for Con grs., Com. Appointed to Draft . „ 35
Normal School for Sunday-school Teachers 29
Normal School, Committee of Cooperation Appointed for . . 30
Officers, Election of . 2, 14
Orphan Home 35
President's Report 8
President's Report, Report of Committee on 47
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 52
Pastor's Call, Form for 61
Publications Interests 33, 35
Speakers for 1909 3
Standing Resolutions . 4
Synodical Roll 5
Standing Committees 26
Special Committees 30, 47
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 40
Speakers for Next Meeting 52
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for (Appendix B) . . 58
Sunday-school Superintendents, List of - . . . . 59
Time and Place of Next Meeting 3, 53
Treasurer's Report 15
Temperance, Report of Committee on 48
Trustees Collegiate Institute, Report of Com. to Fill Vacancies . 53
Thanks, Resolutions of 49, 52
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 41
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PASTORS.
PASTORATES.
CONGREGATIONS.
M. M. Kinard Salisbury :St. John's .
C.I.Morgan Chestnut Hill Haven. . .
TT „ I Christ . .
Vacant Spencer \ Calvary*
Geo. H. Cox Granite Quarry .... Wittenberg
W. B. Aull China Grove iSt. Mark's
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R. R. Sowers Bethel | |st Paul's
L. B. Spracher Union
J. A. I.iui: Rockwell ....
C. P. Fisher Faith
H. A. Trexler Organ
C.A.Brown Lutheran Chapel
Vacant Salem
St. Luke's. . . .
Vacant
C. M. Fox
Enochville
f. C. Parker Lebanon
C. K. Helland
J. E. Shenk Concord . . .
Vacant St Andrew's
V. Y. Boozer Cabarrus . . .
J. P. Miller Mt. Pleasant
J. H. C. Fisher
H. E. H. Sloop Gold Hill . . .
C. R. Pless Iredell
R. C. Holland Charlotte . .
W.A.Snyder Wilmington.
Geo. S. Bearden Wilmington
C. B. Cox Burlington .
V. R. Stickley Guilford
F. M. Harr Frieden's
E. A. Shenk I Winston .
J. W. Strickler Forsyth
G. H. L. Lingle .Davidson
H. A.
H. M
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Brown . . .
Albemarle .
St. Martin's
W. A. Dutton New Bethel
Vacant Lexington
J. L. Morgan High Point
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J Faith
(Emmanuel ...
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\ Grace
J St. Luke's . . . .
I Concordia
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I Trinity
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St. James
/St. Andrew's . .
(Mt. Herman . . .
St. John's
Holy Trinity . . . ,
Prosperity
( St. Stephen's . . .
j Mt. Olive
I St. Michael's . . .
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AND THEIR ADDRESSES.
1899
1870
r935
1901
1894
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1789
1871
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J. Pilgrim
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f St. Martin's
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Luther's
Mt. Zion
First Luth Church . .
Woman's Memorial . .
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W. A. Basinger, Salisbury
Lee Ketchie, R. R. 4, Salisbury
C. L. Lentz, Spencer
R. B. Peeler, Granite Quarry
T. L. Ross, Kannapolis
T. Lem. Miller, R. R. 1, Salisbury . . . .
J. C. Bernhardt, R. R. 3, Salisbury . . . .
G. L. Lyerly, R. R. 4, Salisbury
J. D. Brown, R. R. 6, Salisbury
Julius Frick, Rockwell
A. L. Klutz, R. R. 6, Salisbury
D. A. Wiley, R. R. 3, Salisbury
J. M. Earnhardt, R. R. 1, Rockwell . . .
Orlin Cruse, R. R. 2, Rockwell
P. A. Sloop, China Grove
J. H. H. Sloop, R. R. 1, China Grove . . .
Jno. A. WiuecofT, Glass
D. A. Sifford, R. R. 7, Salisbury
L. E. Fisher
D. J. Goodman, Cleveland
S. C. Karriker, R. R. 1, Mooresville . . .
C. D Overcash, Glass
P. E. Fisher, R. R. 3, Concord
E. L. Boliek, R. R. 2, Barber
W. R. Ketchie, R. R. 1, JVocksville . . . .
W. F. H. Ketchie, R. R 1, Mocksville . .
C. M. Poole, R. R. 4, Salisbury
Jno. K. Patterson, Concord
C. A. Iseuhour, Concord
Asa Blackwelder, Concord
J. A. Suther, R. R. 4, Concord
G. F. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant
J. H. D. Walker, R. R. 4, Concord . . . .
J. W. Lentz, R. R. 2, Gold Hill
Geo. W. Dry, R. R. 2, Gold Hill
J. C. Troutman, Statesville
J. A.B Goodman, Mt. Ulla
F. W. Lentz, Statesville
M. L. Yeager, Charlotte
H. L. Vollers, 719 Market St., Wilmington
W. H. Diehm, Box 576, Wilmington . . .
J. W. Murray, Burlington
Robt. A. Thomas, R. R. 1, Gibsonville . .
W. C. Shaffner, R. R. 4, Burlington . . . .
Jno. Kime, Pleasant Lodge
M.J Anthony, Burlington
Isaac Amick
C. L. Sockwell, R. R. 1, Gibsonville . . .
H. W. Steele, Gibsonville
J. A. L. Miller, Winston-Salem
J. W. Newsom, Rural Hall
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Chas. Elkins. Bridgeport
D. P. Whitley, Milling-port
Bruiier Ridenhour, Richfield
Jno. D. Earnhardt ....
J. L. Sink, Lexington . . .
D. C. Leonard, High Point
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ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD 0 MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Faith Church, Rowan County, North Carolina,
Rev. C. P. FISHER, Pastor,
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1909.
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MINUTES
OF THE
ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
SYNOD 0 MINISTERIUM
OF
NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
Faith Church, Rowan County, North Carolina,
Rev. C. P. FISHER, Pastor.
BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1909.
Henkel & Company's
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CALENDAR 1909-1910.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER.
Vice-President— Rev. J. B. SHENK.
Secretary— Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEILIG.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, Rev. M. M. KINARD, Ph. D.,
Rev. C. A. BROWN, Judge B. B. MILLER.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Rev. J. E. SHENK, Rev. W. A. SNYDER,
Rev. G. H. COX, D. D., Rev. G. D. BERNHEIM, D. D.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Rev. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D., Dr. M. L. STEVENS,
REV. C. B. KING, D. D., CapT. JONAS COOK.
ARCHIVIST.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, D. D., Chareotte, N. C.
SPEAKERS FOR J9J0.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
THURSDAY, 1J A. M.
An Educated Ministry:
/. The Imperative Demand — Rev. R. L. Patterson.
2. The Inadequate Supply — Rev. C. I. Morgan.
MISSIONS.
FRIDAY, J J A.M.
World-Wide Missions:
/. Apostolic Missions — Rev. J. E. Shenk.
2. Modern Missions — Rev. W. A. Snyder.
BENEFICENCE.
SATURDAY, J J A. M.
Christian Beneficence:
/. The Motive— Rev. C. P. Fisher.
2. The Measure— Rev. L. B. Sprachkr.
ORDINATION.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. Rev. B. S. Brown.
OFFICERS OF CONFERENCES.
NORTHERN CONFERENCE. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
^'^.-Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D. Pits.— Rev. C. A. Brown.
V. Pres.— Rev. C. I. Morgan. V. Pres. — Riiv. J. E. Shenk.
Sec.— Rev. G. H. L,. Lingee. Sec— Rev. C. P. Fisher.
Treas.— Rev. T. C. Parker. Treas.— Mr. J. C Lingee.
SENIOR MINISTER.
SIXTY YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D-.
TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before the second Sunday in May, 1910.
Place — Albemarle, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, i. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 3. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.)
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage o"f our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the payment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations ; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of ■ the committee on
"Letters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That the Apportionment Committee be appointed at
this meeting of Synod (May, 1907) to revise the apportionment tables
and report at the next meeting ; and that hereafter the committee
appointed at one meeting shall report at the next.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall
each receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
Resolved, 1 1 . That it shall be the duty of the Finance Committee each
year to receive and examine the report of the Treasurer, and to audit
the books of the Treasurer ; and for this purpose the Treasurer shall
bring his books to the meeting of Synod ; they shall also report the
amount and character of the Treasurer's bond ; and to them shall be
referred all bills presented to Synod for payment.
Resolved, 12. That the sy nodical year shall close on April 20th each
year ; that all pastors be required to forward their parochial reports to
the Statistical Secretary not later than that date ; and that the Statis-
tical Secretary's report shall contain a summary and comparative
statement of the statistics of the body.
Resolved, 13. That hereafter the Synod shall meet on Wednesday
before the second Sunday in May at 11 o'clock a. m.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and Sixth Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran. Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular annual session in Faith church, Rowan county,
N. C, Rev. C. P. Fisher, pastor, on Wednesday, April 28,
1909, n a. m. The President, Rev. V. Y. Boozer, preached
the synodical sermon, after which the holy communion was
administered to the members of Svnod.
FIRST SESSION.
Wednesday, April 28.
Synod was formally opened by the President. The roll
of ministers was called and the roll of lay- delegates made
up upon the presentation of their credentials to the Cre-
dentials Committee — Revs. W. B. Aull and C. I. Morgan.
SYNODICAL ROLL.
clerical.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
1. Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D . . . 1849 Charlotte, N. C.
2. " G. F. Schaeffer 1863. . R. 4, Spartanburg, S. C.
3. " L. A. Bikle, D. D 1862 . . Concord, N. C.
4. " J. A. Fesperman 1865 . . Salisbury, N. C.
5. " W. R. Ketchie(a. ) . . . .1868. . R. 1, Mocksville, N. C.
6. " R. L. Brown 1868 . . R. 6, Salisbury, N. C.
7. " R. C. Holland, D. D ... 1869 . . Charlotte, N. C.
(a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
SYNODICAL ROLL— Concluded.
Ministers.
•Rev. E. P. Parker (a. e
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D . . . . 1872
" H. M. Brown 1873
" V. R. Stickley, (a. e.) . . . 1875
" J. A. Iyinn ........ 1877
" B. S. Brown 1S78
" T. H. Stroheeker (a. e.) 1880
" J. W. Strickler 1882
" A. G. Voigt, D. D 1S83
" C L. T. Fisher 1884
" H. A. Trexler 1886
" C. B. King, D. D 1887
" C. B. Miller (a.) 1887
" M. M. Kinard, Ph. D . . . 1887
" C. A. Brown 1889
" J. H. C. Fisher 1890
" J. E. Shenk 1S90
" F. M. Harr 1891
" V. Y. Boozer 1894
" H. A. McCullough . . . .1895
" Geo. S. Bearden 1895
" W. A. Snyder 1897
" W. A. Dutton 1897
" C. B. Cox 1898
" T. C. Parker 1899
" R. R. Sowers 1901
" J. Iy. Morgan 1902
" C. I. Morgan 1902
" C. P. Fisher 1903
" G. H. Iv. Lingle 1904
" Chas. R. Pless 1904
" J. P. Miller 1889
" H. E. H. Sloop 1904
" W. B. Anil 1901
" L. B. Spracher 1905
" C. K. Helland (a.) . . . .
" H. W. Jeffcoat 1892
" R. E. Patterson
" E. A. Shenk
When Ordained. Postoffice.
1871 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
. R. 1, Glass, N. C.
. Efird's Mills, N. C.
. Hartshorn, N. C.
. Rockwell, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Salem, Va.
. Rural Hall, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
. Lynchburg, Va.
. R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Gibsonville, N. C.
. R. 4, Concord, N. C.
. Albemarle, N. C.
. 919 N. 4th St., Wil.,N. C.
. 12 N. 6th St., Wil.,N. C.
. Richfield, N. C.
. Burlington, N. C.
. Barber, N. C.
. R. 1, Salisbury, N. C.
. High Point, N. C.
. Salisbury, N. C.
R. 3, Salisbury, N. C.
. R. 5, Eexington, N. C.
. Concord, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Gold Hill, N. C.
. China Grove, N. C.
. R. 4, Salisbury, N. C.
. Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
. Troutman, N. C.
. Charlotte, N. C.
. Winston-Salem, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused.
(a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES
Pastorates.
St. John's (Salis.) .
Haven
Christ's \
Calvary j
Wittenberg . . .
St. MarWs (Ch.G.'
Bethel
St. Paul's
WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES.
Pastors. Lay-Delegates.
. Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D . . T. E. Johnston.
. Rev. C. I. Morgan J. L. Lingle.
. Rev. R. A. Goodman .... Lee M. Ketchie.
1..
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I
Union
Christiana
St. Peter's
St. James
Faith
Emmanuel j"
Organ 1
Ebenezer j ' ' '
St. Matthew's . . .
Lutheran Chapel "I
Center Grove J
Salem
Grace
St. Luke's \
Concordia j '
St. Enoch \
Trinity J ' ' "
Lebanon ^
Providence j- .
St. Matthew's j
St. James (Concord
St. Andrew's "1
Mt. Hermon j
vSt. John's (Cab.)
Holy Trinity . .
Prosperity . . .
}
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
New Bethel
Luther's
Mt. Zion
Vacant
Rev. W: B. Aull .
R. B. Peeler.
M. A. Goodman.
. Rev. R. R. Sowers Ashby Miller.
. Rev. L. B. Spracher Nathan Brown.
. Rev. J. A.Linn ..... . Jno. H. A. Barger.
. Rev. C. P. Fisher R. A. Ranev.
. Rev. H. A. Trexler Calvin Eddleman.
. Vacant CM. Poole.
. Rev. C. A. Brown W. A. Patterson.
. Rev. B. S. Brown O. L. Heilig.
. Rev. M. L. Ridenhour . . . . L. A. Ritchie.
. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D . . . E. T. Goodman.
. Rev. T. C. Parker D. A. Fink.
. Rev. J. E. Shenk Chas. A. Cook.
Rev. C. R. Pless C. A. Isenhour.
. Rev. V. Y. Boozer . .
. Rev. J. P. Miller
. Rev. J. H. C. Fisher
W. B. Fisher.
C. H. Fisher.
Rev. H. E. H. Sloop G. H. Jeffcoat.
Rev. W. A. Dutton W.S.Blackwelder
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES— Concluded.
Pastorates.
Greensboro ....
Mooresville ....
Albemarle ....
St. Martin's \
Macedonia J
St. Mark's (Char.) .
St. Paul's (Wil.) .
St. Matthew's (Wil/
Macedonia
Peace
Low's
Richland !
S. Paul's | • • ■
Zion J
Woman's Memorial
Pastors.
Rev. H. A. McCullough
Rev. H. M. Brown .
Rev. R. L> Patterson
Rev. W. A. Snyder .
Rev. G. S. Bearden .
Rev. C. B. Cox
IvAY-DEEEGATES.
H. V. Cobb.
S. F. Ludwig.
C. Iv. Litaker.
Jno. W. Fink.
G. L. Kreuger.
J. H. Rehder.
W. W. Koch.
J. W. Underwood.
Rev. V. R. Stickley
Rev. J. L> Morgan D. F. Staley.
Hopewell J. A. L. Miller.
Iharon11'8 } • • • • ^v. F. M. Harr W. R. Cobb.
Augsburg Rev. E. A. Shenk J. A. Efird
Nazareth ~|
Bethany I . . . . Rev. J. W. Strickler
Shiloh j
St. Duke's
Pilgrim
Reformation
First Church (Dex.
St. Michael's
Amity
. Rev. G. H. I,. Dingle . . . . J. C. Shoaf.
. Vacant CM. Thompson.
. Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat J. C. Troutman.
St. Paul's
Member Ex-Officio — James D. Heilig, Treasurer.
The President submitted his report, which was received
and held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Dear Brethren in Christ :
As we enter upon the work of this convention of our Synod, we
should do so with feelings of profound gratitude to Almighty God for
his favors and blessings during the year just closed. Death has not
broken the ranks of our ministry, and the deaths among the laymen
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
have been fewer than usual. Commendable progress has been made
in all departments of church work. This progress is not so notice-
able in the increase in numbers as in the development of the spirit of
church love, missions, and general beneficence. As the result of this
progress each year our duties enlarge and our responsibilities in-
crease and these call for greater effort and sacrifice. Then, let us
meet these duties and responsibilities as they come, ever relying upon
God for wisdom and strength, while we work earnestly and heartily
for the promotion of His kingdom among men.
The Synod is for the first time the guest of Faith congregation, a
people who have shown their faith by their works, thus proving that
there is something in a name. Although only ten years old this is
one of the strongest and most flourishing congregations of the Synod.
To our afflicted brother R. L,. Brown is due the credit for the organi-
zation and the building of this house of worship. The Synod is
pleased to meet and greet these active and loyal workers.
I beg to submit the following report of official acts during the year :
CAIXS ACCEPTED.
i. Rev. E. A. Shenk was called to Augsburg church, Winston-Sa-
lem, and entered upon the pastoral work of the same June I, 1908.
2. Rev. B. S. Brown, having accepted a call to the Salem pastorate,
took charge August 1, 1908.
3. Rev. Chas. R. Pless, on August 23, 1908, took up the work of
preaching for the Lutherans at McLeansville in connection with his
duties as teacher in Jefferson Academy.
4. On December 1, 1908, Rev. George H. Cox took charge of the
Eriochville pastorate to which he had had a regular call.
5. Rev. Robert L. Patterson, having accepted a call to St. Mark's
church, Charlotte, entered upon his duties December 1, 1908.
6. The call of Rev. G. W. Spiggle to the First Lutheran church,
Lexington, and which he had accepted, became effective January 1,
1909.
7. Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat, having accepted a call to the Iredell pastor-
ate, took charge April 1, 1909.
8. Student M. L. Ridenhour has accepted, conditioned upon his
ordination by the Synod, a call to become the regular pastor of the
St. Luke's pastorate, to take effect immediately after this meeting of
Synod.
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED.
Upon the presentation of letters of honorable dismission from the
synods in which they last labored the following pastors were received
and their names enrolled :
1. Rev. E. A. Shenk from the Virginia Synod, September 15, 1908.
IO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
2. Rev. R. L. Patterson from the Alleghany Synod (General Synod),
November 20, 1908.
3. Rev. G. W. Spiggle from the Pittsburg Synod (General Council),
December 10, 1908.
4. Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat from the Mississippi Synod, February 27,
1909.
INSTALLATIONS.
i. Rev. C. A. Brown was installed pastor of the Lutheran Chapel
pastorate, May 3, 1908, by the President of Synod. The addresses on
the occasion were made by Rev. J. E. Shenk and Rev. M. M. Kinard,
Ph. D.
2. Rev. T. C. Parker was installed pastor of the Lebanon pastorate,
July 19, 1908, by the President of the Synod, assisted by Rev. R. R.
Sowers.
3. The installation of Rev. L. B. Spracher, pastor of the Union pas-
torate,*wras performed by Rev. R. R. Sowers and Rev. G. H. L. Lingle
on September 6, 1908.
4. The installation of Rev. E. A. Shenk, pastor of Augsburg, Win-
ston-Salem, took place, November 15, 1908, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D.
D., officiating.
5. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., was installed pastor of St. Enoch and
Trinity churches, December 20, 1908, by the President of Synod and
Rev. J. A. Linn.
RESIGNATIONS.
1. Rev. Chas. R. Pless, of the Iredell pastorate, August 23, 1908.
2. Rev. C. M. Fox, of the Enochville pastorate, November 1, 1908.
3. Rev. Geo. H. Cox, of Wittenberg church, the fourth Sunday in
November, 1908.
4. Rev. C. K. Helland, of St. Matthew's church, Rowan county,
February 1, 1909.
5. Rev. F. M. Harr, of the Gibsonville pastorate, March 1, 1909.
6. Rev. G. W. Spiggle has resigned as pastor of the First Lutheran
church, Lexington, to take effect May 2, 1909.
DISMISSIONS
On February 6, 1909, Rev. C. M. Fox was given a letter of honor-
able disimssion from this body to the Southwestern Virginia Synod.
CORNER-STONE LAID.
The corner-stone of the new First Lutheran church, Albemarle,
Rev. H. A. McCullough, pastor, was laid July 2, 1908, by the pastor
and Rev. Geo. H. Cox, the latter making the address.
SUPPLY WORK.
1. The St. Luke's pastorate was supplied during the summer of
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. II
1908, by Mr. M. L,. Ridenhour, then for several months by Rev. C.
B. Miller, and recently by Rev. S. W. Kuhns.
2. Mr. R. A. Goodman supplied the Spencer mission for four
months during the summer of 1908. Since that time Pastor C. I. Mor-
gan has been giving Christ church supply services in addition to his
regular work at Chestnut Hill.
3. Student H. E. Beatty assisted Rev. Dr. Holland, then pastor
of St. Mark's, Charlotte, during his vacation last year.
4. St. Andrew's church was supplied with preaching during the
fall of 1908, by Pastor C. A. Brown. On January 1, 1909, Rev. J. P.
Miller became the supply pastor of both the churches of this pastorate.
5. Since March 1, 1909, Rev. F. M. Harr has been supplying the
Gibsonville pastorate. ,
6. For some time Rev. R. L. Brown has been preaching for St.
Matthew's, Rowan county.
7. Since the first of this year Pastor C. P. Fisher has been doing
extra work as the supply pastor of Wittenberg church.
VACANCIES.
The following churches are vacant : Wittenberg, St. Matthew's,
the Spencer mission, the St. Andrew's pastorate, Gibsonville pastor-
ate, and the First Church, Lexington.
APPLICATIONS FOR ORDINATION.
At this convention the Synod is asked to pass upon the applications
for ordination of Reuben A. Goodman and Martin E. Ridenhour, both
of whom have just completed the prescribed course in our United
Synod Theological Seminary.
CONFERENCES.
The presidents of the two conferences report that each conference
held two meetings during the year. It is of interest to the Synod to
know that the conferences were successful in their effort to raise
nearly $500 for beneficiary education. This has enabled the Execu-
tive Committee to provide for Synod's seven beneficiaries. The
Northern Conference, at its November meeting, inaugurated a Sun-
day-school normal, devoting one day to it, which proved very helpful.
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
It will be recalled that the Synod authorized the borrowing from
the invested Endowment Fund of the college a sufficient amount to
satisfy the demands of the parties who would foreclose mortgages.
Soon after the adjournment of Synod I notified the Treasurer of the
Endowment Fund that the officers of Synod were ready to carry out
Synod's instructions in this matter. After some necessary delay he
informed me that the note, which was that held by A. C. and Hugh
12 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Barrier, and which, with interest to date, amounted to one thousand
dollars, had been taken up and that he was ready for Synod's official
note to cover the same. At that juncture a technicality was dis-
covered which seemed of sufficient importance to cause a stay in the
negotiation. It was found that the Board of Trustees of the college
was a separate and independent corporation, and that the Synod had
only advisory power with no real legal rights in the property. This
in our opinion was a sufficient reason why the Synod was not the
proper party to take up a note that had been given by the board. Our
interpretation of the action of Synod was, not that there should be a
direct appropriation of a thousand dollars to this object which the
giving of the Synod's note would mean, but that the Synod should
only borrow the money for a time in order to help the board to tide
over an emergency, with the understanding that the Synod should be
reimbursed out of the funds to be raised by the Special Committee on
College Indebtedness. Taking this view of the matter we declined
to give the Synod's note for the money. An explanation of our posi-
tion was satisfactory to the Treasurer of the Endowment Fund. How-
ever, since he had already taken up the note in question with the
expectation that he was to have Synod's interest bearing note in its
stead, we felt that, as he was personally responsible for the interest
on said amount, he should be made safe. Hence we gave him a note
obligating the Synod for the interest at six per centum on one thou-
sand dollars from November 6, 1908, to May 1, 1909, at which time it
is expected that some provision will be made for the full payment of
the institution's indebtedness. This is submitted for the favorable
consideration of Synod. There grew out of the above mentioned in-
vestigation a conference between the officers of Synod and the Com-
mittee on College Indebtedness, which led to a called meeting of the
Board of Trustees and the revision of the charter of the college. The
revised charter clearly defines the institution's relation to the Synod
and makes the Synod secure in its property rights in the same.
The full status of the college affairs will come before you in the re-
port of the Board of Trustees.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
i. In obedience to your instructions your President and Secretary,
in the name of the Synod, gave to the trustees of St. Andrew's church
a deed to their church lot. We akjo issued to the Board of Church
Extension three notes for $500 each to cover the $1,500 borrowed by
the Executive Committee a year ago. These notes bear four per cent,
interest and are payable May, 1909, May, 1910, May, 191 1.
2. At his own request, on May 20, 1908, I returned to Rev. W. G.
Campbell his letter of transfer from the Susquehanna Synod to this
body, but which had not yet been received by the Synod.
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3. It is with peculiar pleasure that we note the hearty and intelli-
gent co-operation of the Woman's Synodical Missionary Society and
the Children's Societies in our mission work. In addition to their
special work at High Point, which will ever stand as a true memorial
of their devotion and zeal, they have been for years making an annual
appropriation to our current mission fund. Nor has this local work
lessened their interest in, and their contributions to, the general mis-
sion work of the United Synod. Certainly they deserve our praise,
encouragement, and co-operation in their work.
4. The cheering news comes that the United Synod Home Mission
Board has taken Greensboro off our hands, unconditionally, and will
commence work there at an early date. This should inspire us to
rally to the support of this board as never before. Let us raise every
dollar of the apportionment. In view of this generous act we should
be ashamed to do less.
5. I would call your attention to that section in the constitution of
the Disabled Ministers' Fund, which calls for an offering once a year
for this cause. It seems that most of the congregations have over-
looked this item.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
1. I recommend that the per capita method of raising our appor-
tionment of the United Synod mission fund be discontinued, and
that, beginning with this year, the apportionment be made on the
equity and ability basis just as the other apportionments of Synod are
made. This will be more satisfactory and will bring better results.
2. Synod still has deposited at the Brown Shoe Company's store in
Salisbury, seventy-five copies of the Bernheim-Cox History of Synod.
I recommend that the Executive Committee be instructed to dispose
of these books, if possible, provided the Synod can realize on them as
much as fifty cents net per copy, and that the proceeds be used for
missions or beneficiary education.
I thank you for the forbearance, kindly consideration, and co-oper-
ation which you have given me during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected : ,
President — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Vice-President — Rev. J. E. Shenk.
Secretary — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Treasurer — Mr. Jas. D. Heilig.
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MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The officers were installed by Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
Synod made courteous recognition of Rev. W. B. Duttera
of the German Reformed Church; and Revs. S. W. Kuhns,
W. H. Greever, and Messrs. R. A. Goodman, M. L,. Riden-
hour, and J. A. L. Miller, were received as advisory mem-
bers of Synod.
Treasurer, Mr. Jas. D. Heilig, read his report, and it
was referred to the proper committee.
REPORT OF TREASURER OF SYNOD.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod and
Ministerium of North Carolina,
synodical treasury.
1908. Dr.
April 28. To balance $ 370 06
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . 798 69
To amt. Salem 1700
2. To amt. Faith 15 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 10 00
To amt. Mt. Hermon 5 00
1909.
March 1. To amt. Mrs. A. W. Winecoff ... 60 00
22. To amt. A. L. Barringer 5 00
To amt. Home Missions 44 76
To amt. Beneficiary Education Fund 23 98
To amt. to balance 9 44 $ 1358 93
1908. Cr.
May 1. By amt. Time Mills Co $ 25000
7. By amt. Rev. V. Y. Boozer 2S 50
By amt. Rev. C. A. Brown 1 00
By amt. Rev. B. S. Brown .'.... 2 50
18. By amt. Dr. M. L- Stevens — on note 100 00
By amt. Theological Seminary, bal. 45 00
By arrrt. Dr. Cox, services 20 00
By amt. sexton 3 00
22. By amt. Henkel & Co 147 80
22. By amt. expenses secretary 7 25
June 29. By amt. Capt. J. Cook, Tr 200 00
Aug. 19. By amt. John A. Cline 5 00
MINUTES E. L- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
15
Oct. 17.
1909.
Jan. 7.
March 2.
April 27.
1908.
May I.
Aug. 4.
1909.
Jan. 4.
Feb. 10.
April 7.
April 28.
1908.
May 7.
18.
Aug. 22.
Dec. 17.
1909.
April 8.
17.
19-
24.
27.
By amt. Secretary
May
Sept. 26.
Oct. 14.
Nov. 13.
By amt. Hon. C. H. Duls, Tr. . .
By amt. B. B. Miller, Agt
By amt. Disabled Ministers' Fund.
1 05
44 50
60 00
443 33 $
home missions — north carolina synod.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee . . .
To amt. Salem
To amt. Faith
To amt. Emmanuel's ... = ..
To amt. Mrs. A. W. Winecoff, Tr.
To amt. Augsburg S. S
To amt.. Holy Trinity S. S
To amt. Mrs. A. W. Winecoff, Tr.
To amt. in bank
Cr.
By amt. paid Rev. V. R. Stickley.
By amt. paid Rev. C. I. Morgan .
By amt. paid Rev. J. W. Strickler.
By amt. paid Rev. R. A. Goodman
By amt. paid Rev. C. I. Morgan .
By amt. paid Rev. T. C. Parker . .
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
By amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
To amt.
paid Rev. J. W. Strickler .
paid Rev. T. C. Parker .
paid Rev. C. I. Morgan .
paid Rev. J. A. L. Miller .
paid Rev. G. W. Spiggle .
paid Rev. C. I. Morgan .
to balance
beneficiary education.
Dr.
Finance Committee ....
Faith
Emmanuel
collection
St. Paul's, Guilford ....
Richland
So. Conference
St. Enoch's
M. G. M. Fisher
483 55
17 00
15 00
9 00
200 00
4 31
3 IO
200 00
9 7o
80 00
107 50
40 00
30 00
80 00
210 00
40 00
29 23
75 00
100 00
85 77
44 76
175 59
5 00
4 00
15 76
10 00
8 00
25 00
10 00
5 °°
1358 93
93i 96
44 76
$ 93i 96
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To amt. G. F. Sheppard $
To amt. Miss Mary Conrad
To amt. Rev. W. J. Strickler ....
To amt. Bethany congregation . . .
To amt. Christian Association, St.
Paul's, Wilmington
To amt. Martin Schnibben
Dec. i. To amt. Augsburg
7. To amt. Concordia
15. To amt. Northern Conference . . .
To amt. Trinity, special
To amt. Bethel, Rowan, special . . .
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan, special .
To amt. Mrs. D. R. Huffines, special
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G., special. .
To amt. Pilgrim's, special ....
To amt. St. Luke's, D., special . . .
To amt. Reformation
To amt. Salem, special
To amt. North. Conf. , Salem, special
To amt. North. Conf., Grace, special
To amt. Grace
Jan. 7. To amt. Dr. G. D. Bernheim . . .
11. To amt. St. Luke's
16. To amt a friend, Guyton, Ga. .
26. To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus, special
28. To amt. Holy Trinity, special . . .
Feb. 4. To amt. St. James, special
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte, sp. .
15. To amt. New Bethel, special ....
To amt. Wittenberg, special ....
To amt. Faith, special .......
To amt. Emmanuel's, special . . .
To amt. St. James, Rockwell, sp . .
16. To amt. So. Conf., Spencer cong., sp.
24. To amt. Center Grove, special . . .
To amt. Prosperity, special
To amt. St. Andrew's, special . . .
To amt. Mt. Hermon, special ....
March 2. To amt. Lutheran Chapel, special. .
To amt. St. Peter's, special
19. To amt. St. Matthew's, Wil., special .
27. To amt. Southern Conference . . .
29. To amt. Luther's, special
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MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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April 4.
5-
15-
24.
Oct.
12
Nov.
5.
27
Dec.
15
1909.
Jan.
1,
Feb.
15-
27.
March 5.
i?-
17.
29.
April
9-
19-
To amt. Mt. Zion, special .
To amt. St. Enoch's, special
To amt. Rev. C. B. Miller .
To amt. Union, special . .
To amt. Christiana, special .
To amt. Christiana S. S.
To amt. Mt. Olive, special .
Balance
CR.
By amt. John L. Smith . . .
By amt. H. E. Beatty . . .
By amt. R. A. Goodman . .
By amt. Wade Dutton . . .
By amt. H. E. Beatty . . .
By amt. John E- Smith . . .
By amt. R. A. Goodman . .
By amt. M. E. Kester . . .
By amt. P. D. Brown ....
By amt. H. E. Beatty . . .
By amt. Wade Dutton . . .
By amt. M. E- Kester . .
By amt. H. E. Beatty . . .
By amt. M. E. Ridenhour .
By amt. P. D. Brown . . .
By amt. R. A. Goodman . .
By amt. M. E- Ridenhour .
By amt. John E. Smith . . .
By amt. H. E. Beatty . . .
By amt. E. A. Thomas . . .
Balance .
2 50
10 00
25 00
8 33
2 67
1 78
2 21 $
698 98
23 98
50 00
25 00
25 00
30 00
15 00
50 00
50 00
40 00
40 00
25 00
20 00
35 °°
25 00
25 00
35 00
50 00
25 00
25 00
35 00
50 00
23 98 #
698 98
May
June
30.
July
24.
25-
Aug.
6.
Oct.
26.
SYNODICAI, MISSIONARY.
DR.
To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 475 51
To amt. Eutheran Chapel ..... 15 00
To amt. Greensboro congregation. . 7 51
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan .... 20 00
(This amt. should have been in former report)
To amt. Eutheran Chapel 5 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington 12 50
Center Grove for 1907 10 00
To amt. Richland 5 00
To amt. C. M. Fox 5 00
1 8 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Nov. 10. To amt. Lutheran Chapel $ 5 00
18. To amt. Wittenberg 10 00
23. To amt. St. James, Con 40 00
30. To amt. Emmanuel's 5 00
To amt. Faith 7 50
Dec. 2. To amt. St. John's, Cab 30 00
17. To amt. St. Mark's, China Grove . . 10 00
Christian Association. St. Paul's, Wil. 10 00
23. To amt. St. Luke's, Rowan .... 10 00
31. To amt. Frieden's 10 00
1909.
Jan. 1. To amt. Augsburg S. S 12 05
To amt. St. John's, Sal 50 00
7. To amt. First Church, Lex., 1907-08 10 00
20. To amt. Holy Trinity 25 00
Feb. 2. To amt. Lutheran Chapel 5 co
To amt. Low's 10 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Guilford .... 5 00
To amt. St. Mark's, China Grove . . 20 00
To amt. Albemarle 10 00
To amt. Mt. Olive 5 00
To amt. St. Stephen's, 1907-08 ... 5 00
To amt. Bethel, Rowan 15 00
To amt. Dorcas Soc, St. Paul's, Wil. 25 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wil 12 50
To amt. Woman's Memorial .... 15 00
To amt. Faith 7 50
To amt. St. Paul's 25 00
To amt. Center Grove 10 00
To amt. Lutheran Chapel 5 00
To amt. Augsburg 2 75
Amt. to balance 465 51 $ 1433 33
Cr.
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 100 00
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 333 33
By amt. Rev. J. L- Morgan 100 00
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 75 00
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 100 00
By amt. Rev. J. L. Morgan 100 00
By receipt Rev. J. L. Morgan .... 15 00
By amt. paid Rev. J. L- Morgan . . 85 00
April 28. By amt. due 525 00 $ 1433 33
15-
March 3.
6.
17-
9-
20.
30.
April
8.
9-
14.
22.
1908.
May
11.
June
29.
Sept.
1.
Nov.
9-
Dec.
22.
1909.
Jan.
22.
Mar.
30.
minutes e. i,. synod oe north carolina. 19
home missions, united synod.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 328 42
To amt. collection 21 54
June 23. To amt. Center Grove 3 33
July 7. To amt. St. John's, Cab 14 25
Aug. 18. To amt. St. Mark's, Char 76 00
To amt. St. Mark's S. S., Char. . . 5 00
20. To amt. Union S. S 3 62
To amt. Union 4 21
To amt. Christiana 5 52
Dec. 7. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G., S. S. . . 11 66
To amt. Frieden's 10 00
17. To amt. Holy Trinity S. S 5 75
Feb. 16. To amt. Haven 4 67 $ 493 97
April 28. To bal. in bank 32 08
1908. Cr.
May 18. By amt. paid John A. Cline, Treas. $ 349 96
Aug. 19. By amt. paid John A. Cline, Treas. Ill 93
Balance in bank 32 08 $ 493 97
north carolina institute fund.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee $ 31 08
1. To amt. Emmanuel's 1 00 $ 32 08
1908. Cr.
May 1. By amt. paid Prof. G. F. McAllister $ 32 08 $ 32 08
foreign missions.
1908. Dr.
Maf 1. To amt. Mt. Hermon . . ..*.... $ 1 75
To amt. Salem 5 25
To amt. Finance Committee .... 314 12
7. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 17 00
Dec. 17. To amt. St. John's, Sal 5 33
21. To amt. Sharon 4 50
1907.
Jan. 7. To amt. Holy Trinity 212
Feb. 3. To amt. St. John's, Sal 12 45
15. To amt. Frieden's 5 10
16. To amt. Haven . . 7 50
24. To amt. Mt. Olive S. S 3 11
Mar. 19. To amt. Augsburg 13 25
April 6. To amt. Augsburg S. S 10 00
20 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
9. To amt. Holy Trinity S. S $ 7 69
14. To amt. Sharon S. S 4 00
To amt. Lutheran Chapel S. S. . . 5 20
24. To amt. Union ... 10 07
To amt. Christiana 8 16
To amt. Christiana S. S 1 41 $ 438 01
1908. Cr.
May 18. By amt. paid John A. Cline, Treas. . $ 338 12
1909.
April 19. By amt. paid John A. Cline, Treas. . 80 25
22. By amt. paid John A. Cline, Treas. . 19 64 $ 438 01
DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. in bank $ 453 33 $ 453 33
1908. Cr.
Nov. 2. By amt. due bill $ 10 00
2. By amt. check J. L. Sifford, Treas. . 443 33 $ 453 33
church extension.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 40 86
1908. Cr.
May 18. By amt. Dr. M. L. Stevens, Treas. . $ 40 86
THEOLOGICAL PROFESSORS' SALARY.
1908. DR.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 84 00
To amt. Faith 3 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 1 00
To amt. Synodical Treasury .... 45 00 $ 133 00
1908. Cr.
May 18. By check Hon. C. M. Efird . .... $ 133 00 $ 133 00
h. e. h. sloop fund.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To bal. fund $ 225 00 $ 225 00
April 28. To balance 150 00
1908. Cr.
Sept. 12. By check Jonas Bame $ 75 00
By balance 150 00 225 00
orphan home.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 48 00
Nov. 30. To amt. Emmanuel's 2 75
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To amt. Faith f, 5 00
Dec. 1. To amt. Augsburg 8 59
3. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 13 00
To amt. St. John's, Cab 7 00
17. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 22 00
21. To amt. Sharon 2 50
To amt. Frieden's 19 90
23. To amt. Union 812
28. To amt. Holy Trinity S. S 20 01
1909.
Jan. 1. To amt. St. Andrew's 4 60
Feb. 3. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 10 00
March 3. To amt. Albemarle 5 12
10. To amt. Holy Trinity 2 81 $ 168 50
1908. Cr. *
May 18. By amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treas. . $ 48 00
Dec. 4. By amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treas. . 29 34
23. By amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treas. . 48 62
28. By amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treas. . 20 01
April 19. By amt. paid Paul S. Davis, Treas. . 22 53 $ 168 50
publication fund.
1908. Dr.
May 1. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 10 00
1908. Cr.
May 18. By amt. Rev. W. H. Greever . . . . $ 10 00
Most respectfully submitted,
April 28, 1909. JAS. D. HEILIG, Treasurer.
HOME MISSION— CHURCH BUILDING FUND.
1907. Subscribed. Paid In. Balance.
Aug. 7. Macedonia $ 94 00 $ ... $ 94 00
Dec. 7. Ebenezer 41 95 4 85 37 10
8. Organ 48 90 15 15 33 75
St. Enoch's 24 00 18 25 5 75
St. John's, Salisbury/N. C. . 211 00 103 50 107 50
St. Mark's, China Grove, N. C. 215 00 97 00 118 00
1908.
Jan. 19. St. James, Concord, N. C. . . 240 50 84 25 156 25
26. St. Mark's, Charlotte, N. C. . 200 00 165 00 35 00
Feb. 23. Lutheran Chapel 45 25 42 75 2 50
March 1. Augsburg 137 00 101 00 36 00
15. St. Paul's' Rowan 94 00 85 75 8 25
22. Bethel, Rowan 44 50 32 00 12 50
29. Center Grove 38 75 24 25 14 50
St. John's, Cabarrus 80 50 80 50 ...
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Subscribed. Paid In. Balance.
Haven $ 61 50 $ 55 25 $ 6 25
Grace 50 00 46 75 3 25
Holy Trinity 130 70 115 70 15 00
Union 56 13 53 63 2 50
Christiana 23 83 23 83 ...
Wittenberg 22 55 22 55 ...
Faith 61 00 50 75 10 25
Emmanuel's . 55 00 40 50 14 50
St. Luke's 48 00 24 00 24 00
Concordia 38 00 28 25 9 75
St. Peter's 15 80 14 30 1 50
St. James 28 00 23 00 5 00
Salem 42 25 40 25 2 00
Amity 22 65 22 65 ...
St. Michael's 70 40 39 90 30 50
Frieden's 58 75 53 00 5 75
Sharon's 31 15 30 15 1 00
Prosperity 54 20 41 85 12 35
Bethel, Stanly 10 50 7 25 3 25
Trinity 22 00 13 50 8 50
Pilgrim's 77 50 70 00 7 50
St. Luke's, Davidson .... 65 00 14 80 50 20
Peace 29 37 29 37 ...
St. Paul's, Wilmington . . . 353 00 46 00 307 00
St. Matthew's, Wilmington . 150 00 32 00 118 00
St. Matthew's, Rowan .... 30 80 23 55 7 25
Mt. Olive 16 43 10 43 6 00
St. Stephen's 13 50 ... 13 50
13153 26 $1827 46 $1325 80
HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with
Home Mission Church Building Fund.
Dr. Cr.
Amounts subscribed . .'. . . $3153 26
Amt. Rev. C B. Miller .... $ 480 00
Amt. Rev. C. B. Miller, exp. . 65 97
Amt. Rev. J. P. Miller, exp. . 2 90
Amt. paid on lot 300 00
Amt. bal. salary 37 50
Amt. Peoples Bank • 914 95
Amt. First National Bank . . 26 14
Full amt. uncollected .... !325 80
$3153 26 $3153 26
Cash on hand 941 09
March
1 8.
April
9-
May
10.
17.
24.
3i-
June
7-
14.
21.
28.
July
5-
5-
12.
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i9-
26.
Aug.
2.
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6.
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27.
Nov.
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Oct.
11.
JAMES D
1909.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
April 22.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 23
The Secretary read the report of the Executive Commit-
tee, which was referred to proper committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee held nine meetings. Much and varied
business came before the committee during the year ; some of primary,
and some of secondary importance. , Every item of interest with
which we were charged received deliberate attention. As touching
finance, one idea was constantly kept in mind : push present enter-
prises as rapidly as possible into self -independence and take on new,
constantly urging self-help and self-development as the true ideal.
BENEFICIARY AID.
The following applications for beneficiary aid were received and
accepted : Messrs. R. A. Goodman, Harold Beatty, and John L. Smith
received each $125 ; M. L,. Ridenhour, $50; to Messrs. M. L. Kester
and Pleasant D. Brown each $75. Messrs. Goodman and Ridenhour
complete their course in our Southern Seminary this year, and have
signified their willingness to work in our Synod. Messrs. Beatty and
Smith are students in our seminary' and have completed their second
year. Mr. Kester graduates from Newberry College this year and
Mr. Brown from Roanoke. Luther A. Thomas and Wade Dutton
applied for the Northern and Southern Conference scholarship in the
Collegiate Institute, and having complied with the conditions, were
accepted. William G. Cobb, Jr., now ready for the Junior class in
college, was received and $50 appropriated for next scholastic year.
It was at once seen in beneficiary aid that our liabilities would ex-
ceed our assets by about $500. Happily the two Conferences came to
our aid, assuming the deficit, and thus relieving the Executive Com-
mittee from making the extra apportionment. Pursuant to existing
conditions, the Executive Committee enacted the following :
Whereas, There is a constantly increasing demand for Beneficiary
Education ; and
Whereas, The Executive Committee is handicapped for funds ;
Resolved, That it is the sense of the Executive Committee that
every legitimate plan should be used to get the parents of young men
applying for beneficiary aid and the churches from which they come
to assist to the extent of their ability and thereby enlist parental and
congregational co-operation in Beneficiary Education.
missions.
With the many new mission fields rapidly opening up to the North
Carolina Synod and with the slow graduation of some of the old into
self-sustaining congregations, the mission problem becomes exceed-
24 MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ingly taxing. We have already lost much valuable territory, and
how to keep from losing more is the staring question.
To enable the Executive Committee to enter new fields as rapidly
as possible, and urge increasing benevolence on those already under
its care, the following was adopted :
Whereas, The Executive Committee with a lack of funds to meet
the existing appropriations to mission points in the Evangelical Lu-
theran Church of North Carolina, and there are urgent demands on
the committee for funds to develop the strength of the Lutheran
Church in places to which no appropriations have yet been made ;
and,
Whereas, The ultimate object of all contributions to mission
points is to develop self-sustaining congregations, and it is the sense
of the committee that such results will be achieved, best by each mis-
sion point contributing each year a larger proportion of its own sup-
port and maintenance and the Synod a correspondingly smaller pro-
portion, and that such a policy will tend to develop the strength of
existing mission points and at the same time enable Synod to enter
new fields of mission work ; now therefore be it
Resolved, By the Executive Committee that henceforth the appro-
priations to the several mission points in the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of North Carolina be reduced from ten to fifty per centum
each year — as the committee may be warranted in each particular
case — until such mission points become self-sustaining congregations,
and to this accomplishment each mission point is urged to exert itself.
That a copy of this resolution be furnished to each mission point to
which an appropriation has been made for the current year.
To see that this resolution be properly interpreted, not to work a
hardship on any congregation, but to develop every one, and to bring
Synod and Synod's missions into closer touch, the President is required
to visit every mission of Synod at least once during the ensuing year,
and to be reimbursed for his expenses by a collection for the same at
the time, and any deficit to be paid from the Synodical treasury:
The following churches received aid : First Church, Lexington,
#300 appropriated ; St. Andrew's, Concord, $75 ; Lebanon pastorate,
$120; Forsyth Mission, $2ic ; Churches at Spencer, $10 a month;
Haven church, $240. Repeated efforts have failed to secure a regular
pastor for St. Andrew's pastorate ; however it is being supplied by
Revs. C. A. Brown and J. P. Miller. Lebanon pastorate and the For-
syth Mission are being regularly and faithfully served by Revs. T. C.
Parker and J. W. Strickler respectively. Haven church is being reg-
ularly served by Rev. C. I. Morgan. During the summer Mr. R. A.
Goodman supplied the Spencer pastorate with commendable success.
MINUTES F. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
When Mr. Goodman returned to the seminary, the Executive Com-
mittee asked Rev. C. I. Morgan, if agreeable with him and Haven
church, to give Spencer whatever service he could. To this he and
Haven church consented, and under the circumstances, Rev. Morgan
has given the Spencer churches good service. It will be readily seen
that it was quite commendable in Pastor Morgan to take on this extra
work without any increase in remuneration. This act on the part of
the pastor and congregation relieved Synod of any financial obligation
with Haven church for the time. At a recerlt meeting of the Execu-
tive Committee, Rev. C. I. Morgan and the council of Haven church
were asked for an interview with the Executive Committee relative to
the formation of a pastorate of Haven and the churches at Spencer.
To this Haven church was unwilling, and made this pleasing propo-
sition : Allow Haven $120, being half of former apportionment, for
next year, and after May, 1910, she will support her own pastor with-
out Synodical aid. The Executive Committee cheerfully accepted
the proposition.
CHURCH BUILDING FUND.
October 17, 1907, the Executive Committee called Rev. C. B. Miller
to canvass the churches of the North Carolina Synod for funds with
which to build Mission churches. Rev. Miller accepted the call, and
soon began work. This canvass was kept up at intervals as best suited
the congregations, till last summer when Rev. Miller accepted other
work. The remaining churches were divided among the Executive
Committee who endeavored to complete the canvass. The following
results will show that the canvass was quite successful : Number of
churches visited, 40 ; amount pledged, $3152.36 ; amount paid in to
date, $1820.46 ; balance due, $1331.90. Total expenses of same,
$586.37 ; leaving as a result of the canvass, in cash, $1234.09, and
$1331.90 in pledges.
SYNODICAL MISSIONARY AND MISSION POINTS.
The Synodical Missionary, Rev. J. E. Morgan, has done faithful
and effectual work. Every report of his to the Executive Committee
showed that he is deeply interested in and in close touch with all the
mission work entrusted to him.
Relative to the Woman's Memorial church at High Point, the Ex-
ecutive Committee was requested to ' ' render whatever additional aid
may be necessary in order to successfully finance the erection of the
church." This work, with its various bearings, was considered at our
first meeting, resulting in a called meeting of the Executive Commit-
tee of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society with this
committee. After mature deliberation, and slightly altering the
architect's plans in order to reduce cost, the joint committee ordered
the Building Committee to let the contract for the building without
26 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
furnishings. At the last convention of the W. H. & F. M. S., the
good women assumed all financial obligations of the Woman's Memo-
rial church, and thus relieved Synod of financial responsibility. How-
ever, the Executive Committee negotiated a loan of $2,000 for the W.
H. & F. M. S. which, with the money in hand, was deemed sufficient
to complete the church. Four notes of #500 each payable September
1, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912. Thus one note of $500 falling due every
year till 191 2. The church at High Point is completed at a cost of
$4,647, and is neat and churchly — a fitting memorial to those who
inaugurated it.
Greensboro has been referred to the Home Mission Board of the
United Synod, and has been accepted. We are assured that the board
will soon occupy Greensboro. There are no new developments at
Eandis and Kannapolis, but our interests are being looked after as
best we can. Revs. R. R. Sowers and C. A. Brown are holding serv-
ices regularly at Kannapolis. The option which Mr. J. W. Cannon
gave the Executive Committee on a lot at Kannapolis has been ac-
cepted. Mooresville is our next strategic point. Recently a committee
from the Executive Committee purchased a church site in Mooresville
on corner of Main street and Institute avenue, known as the Voils lot, at
a consideration of $800, paying $300 cash and giving Synod's note for
balance of purchase price. The $300 here paid was from our special
Church Building Fund. The outlook in Mooresville is quite hopeful,
and the Executive Committee has practically settled on plans for a
house of worship there. Our Sy nodical Missionary holds regular
services at Mooresville, and will move his family there soon.
MISCELLANEOUS.
That the pledges to the salary of our faithful Synodical Missionary
are so slowly and poorly paid is a source of regret to us. Perhaps no
pastor in the Synod is doing more sacrificing and far reaching work
than he, and to have his salary so far in arrears during the entire
year is not just. We recommend that Synod devise some plan to
correct this.
Your committee would put on record its indebtedness to B. B. Mil-
ler, Esq., for much legal advice and assistance, given by him gratis,
and should be acknowledged with gratitude by Synod.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. E. SHENK,
R. R. SOWERS,
C. A. BROWN,
JAS. D. HEIEIG,
B. B. MIEEER,
H. A. McCUEEOUGH.
MINUTES E. I.. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
The hours of Synod were fixed from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
with one hour for dinner.
The Secretary read his annual report, which was received
by Synod.
REPORT OF SECRETARY.
Your Secretary had 2,000 copies of last year's Minutes printed and
distributed according to terms of contract at a cost of $142.49. Bill of
same is presented for payment. The contract for printing 2,000 copies
of the Minutes of this convention has been given to the reliable firm
of Messrs. Henkel & Co. at $1.81 per page, price and terms the same
as last year.
Also, the Secretary had 500 blank Congregational Statistical Re-
ports printed at a cost of $2.50. This bill the Treasurer of Synod has
paid. All other work relative to the office of Secretary of Synod and
of the Executive Committee has received earnest attention.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH.
The President appointed the following Standing Commit-
tees ;
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On President's Report. — Revs. M. M. Kinard, H. M.
Brown, L,. B. Spracher, and Messrs. D. F. Staley and John
H. Iy. Barger.
2. On State of the Church. — Revs. J. A. Linn, R. L. Pat-
terson, C. P. Fisher, and Messrs. Nathan Brown and John
W. Fink.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. R. C.
Holland, B. S. Brown, J. L,. Morgan, W. A. Snyder, and
Messrs. Dr. C. M. Poole and W. W. Koch.
4. On Exectitive Com?nittee,s Report. — Revs. C. B. King,
J. P. Miller, G. D. Bernheim, Geo. S. Bearden, and Messrs.
C. M. Thompson and R. B. Peeler.
5. On Minutes a?id Unfinished Business. — Revs. C. A.
Brown, H. W. Jeffcoat, and Messrs. E. T. Goodman and C.
H. Fisher.
6. On Letters and Petitions. — Revs. J. E. Shenk, R. R.
Sowers, E. A. Shenk, and Messrs. W. B. Fisher and C. A.
Isenhour.
28 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. C. R. Pless, H. A. Trexler, and
Messrs. W. R. Cobb and G. H. Jeff coat.
8. On Finances. — Messrs. T. E. Johnson, Chas. A. Cook,
R. A. Raney, J. L. Ungle.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. G. H. L,. Lingle, H. E. H.
Sloop, and Messrs. W. A. Patterson and Ashby Miller.
10. On Apportionments. — Revs. Geo. H. Cox, W. B. Aull,
C. I. Morgan, and Messrs. M. A. Goodman and T. E.
Johnson.
11. On Pastoral Districts. — Revs. J. W. Strieker, R. Iy.
Brown, and Messrs. O. L,. Heilig and J. W. Underwood.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. H. Cox, D. D.
At 7.30 p. m. divine services were held with sermon by
Rev. R. L,. Patterson.
SECOND SESSION.
Devotional services were conducted by Rev. H. M. Brown.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Chairman of United Synod
Board of Foreign Missions, and Rev. J. E. Shenk, a mem-
ber of the United Synod Board of Home Missions, made
earnest appeals for broader and deeper conceptions of mis-
sions, and more liberal contributions, at least meeting our
apportionment to the United Synod. Pursuant to this the
following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That the Committee on Apportionments, appointed to re-
port at this convention, be instructed to make the columns for United
Synod Home and Foreign Missions equal, and that the basis of said
apportionments be that designated by the United Synod, viz., $15,000
each per annum, or an average of 33^3 cents per member*, and that
the committee adopt the Congregational Enrollment as appears in
Minutes of the last convention of this body ; i. e., the total communi-
cant membership 8,906.
Resolved, That the apportionment made on this basis begin with
this convention of our Synod.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 29
Superintendent Crabtree and Prof. G. F. McAllister were
received as advisory members of Synod. Tomorrow 10 a.
m. was the time fixed for Superintendent Crabtree to present
the work and the claims of Our Orphan Home, Salem, Va.
REPORTS ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The pastors, handing to the Secretary their Statistical
Reports, read their Reports on the State of the Church, and
were referred to the proper committee. The lay-delegates
also reported on the condition of the churches.
The President appointed the following committees :
1. To Nominate Speakers for Next Conve?ition. — Revs. C.
B. Cox, T. C. Parker, and Mr. E. M. Ketchie.
2. To Nominate Trustees for Institutions. — Revs. W. A.
Dutton, L. B. Spracher, and Messrs. J. C. Shoaf and Cal-
vin Eddleman.
Our Publication Cause is always near and dear to Synod,
and tomorrow immediately after Superintendent Crabtree' s
presentation of the cause of the Orphan Home, Rev. W.
H. Greever, D. D., is to present our publication interests.
Synod adjourned to hear addresses on Beneficiary Educa-
tion. Scripture read and prayer by Rev. Geo. W. Spiggle.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., spoke on the Personnel of
Beneficiaries, and Prof. G. F. McAllister on the Support
of Beneficiaries.
THIRD SESSION.
The President, Vice-President, and the Secretary being
on committee work, Synod was called to order by Rev. A.
G. Voigt, D. D. Prayer by Rev. H. E. H. Sloop. Rev.
C. I. Morgan was appointed Secretary pro tern.
Reports on the State of the Church were resumed and
completed.
The following resolution relative to future reports to
Synod was adopted :
30 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
Resolved, That when the Secretary sends out to the pastors the
blanks for parochial reports, he shall also send a blank delegate's
certificate, and a blank report on State of the Church for each con-
gregation which shall be prepared by the Executive Committee, and
which shall be filled by the council of each congregation and brought
to Synod and presented as the report on the state of the church.
The President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina
College read his report. A committee from the Board of
Trustees of North Carolina College, through Rev. J. E.
Shenk, read a special report to Synod. The Secretary read
the Report of the Committee on Liquidating the College
Debt. These three reports were referred to the Committee
on Church Institutions.
Some time ago Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D., announced
that he would donate to Synod the proceeds of the remain-
ing copies of his " Early Settlements in the Carolinas."
Dr. Bernheim informs Synod that only three copies remain,
and delivers to Synod the purchased price of the copies sold.
For this generous act, Synod extended to Dr. Bernheim a
vote of hearty thanks. Synod adjourned with the benedic-
tion by President C. B. King.
At 7:30 p. m. divine services were held with sermon by
Rev. E. A. Shenk.
FOURTH SESSION.
Devotional services conducted by Rev. C. R. Pless.
Rev. V. Y. Boozer, chairman of the North Carolina del-
egation to the United Synod, read his report relative to the
United Synod, and report was adopted and ordered to be
incorporated in Minutes.
REPORT OF DELEGATION TO THE UNITED SYNOD.
The North Carolina Synod was represented at the eleventh conven-
tion of the United Synod, held in the Church of the Ascension, Sa-
vannah, Ga. , October 6-10, 1908, by nine ministers and six laymen.
This was, perhaps, the best attended meeting the general body has
ever held, there being present fifty-nine ministers and forty -three
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laymen. It was a pleasant and harmonious convention, marked by
earnestness and a deep sense of responsibility. The important meas-
ures enacted were :
1. A joint commission, consisting of the Board of Directors of the
Theological Seminary and a committee of one from each district
synod, was appointed with instructions to remove the Theological
Seminary from Mt. Pleasant, S. C, to a more suitable location. When
this shall have been done the Board of Directors is authorized to pro-
vide a sufficient fund for the enlargement and better equipment of
the institution.
2. The Synod was impressed with the importance and urgency of
our rapidly expanding mission work in both Japan and the home field.
Believing that more could be accomplished by dividing the work and
placing each part under separate management two boards were cre-
ated, to be known as the "Foreign Mission Board" and the "Home
Mission and Church Extension Board." Each of these boards was
promised an annual appropriation of $15,000 for the prosecution of
its work. The following seasons were recommended to the churches
for special offerings for missions : (a) Epiphany for foreign missions,
(b) April as Japan month in the Sunday-schools, (c) October for
home missions in the churches, (d) Reformation Sunday as home
mission day in the Sunday-schools. It is of interest to the North
Carolina Synod to know that Greensboro was favorably recommended
to the Board of Home Missions for its special consideration, with in-
structions to establish a church there during the biennium, if war-
ranted by the conditions.
3. The Publication Cause received a due share of Synod's attention.
The report of the Publishing Committee was gratifying, showing that
a splendid building had been erected in Columbia, S. C, at a cost of
$39,943, but with an indebtedness on the same of $34,830. The esti-
mated market value of this property is $50,000. The name of the
publishing company was changed to "The Board of Publication of
the United Synod." The publication cause of our United Synod is of
prime importance and should have the abiding interest and support
of the whole church.
4. The publication of a music edition of the Book of Worship was
authorized.
5. A most gratifying report was received from the Orphan Home.
In order that the current expenses of the Home be better provided
for this resolution was adopted : ' 'That all the Sunday-schools of the
United Synod be urged to set apart at least one Sunday during the
year, to be known as Orphan Home Sunday, and that offerings be
taken for the support of the Home. When suitable such offerings be
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taken during the summer months, this being the time when fewer
gifts come to the Home."
6. Attention is called to the annual apportionments laid on the
North Carolina Synod — $133 for the support of the Theological Semi-
nary and one-half cent per member for the current expenses of the
United Synod.
7. Things for our encouragement. (1) The Statistical Secretary's
report of the home mission work of the district synods shows that the
North Carolina Synod, although ranking third in numerical and fi-
nancial strength, stands first in the amount of local home mission
work done, both in the number of missions and in the amount con-
tributed for their support. (2) The report of the Treasurer of the
Board of Missions reveals the fact that our Synod occupies second
place in the amount contributed for the home work of the Board, none
of which was done on our territory. Also that she stands second in
contributions to the foreign work through the Mission League, and
third in contributions to the home and foreign missions combined.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER, Chairman.
Rev. J. J. Long, the fraternal delegate from the South
Carolina Synod, presented the greetings of that Synod. To
these cordial words from the South Carolina Synod, our
President fittingly responded.
The committee appointed to co-operate with a similar
committee from the North Carolina Conference of the Ten-
nessee Synod on Normal Sunday-school Work made its re-
port. The report was received and the committee reap-
pointed.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SUNDAY-SCHOOL
NORMAL WORK.
Your committee, appointed to co-operate with a similar committee
from the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Evangelical
Lutheran Synod on Sunday-school Normal Work, submit the follow-
ing report :
The joint committee held two meetings soon after the last meeting
of this Synod. At each meeting was a full attendance, and a general
agreement as to the problems before us, and the possibilities of solv-
ing them. Our first plan was to get a general survey of the Sunday-
schools in the two synods, then give aid where aid was most needed.
In planning we had constantly to bear in mind that we were begin-
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA 33
ning at the beginning ; that practically no teacher training had been
or was being done in the synods. In view of this an ideal was planned ;
but we began far below the ideal. The ideal is a normal school with
a faculty of specialists where teachers are taught. We began with
the Normal Convention of three days, securing some of the best Sun-
day-school talent available. To encourage and increase attendance,
we sought free entertainment, and happily we found it in St. James,
Concord. In consideration of free entertainment and for the sake of
uniformity the delegation for free entertainment was limited to the
pastor, superintendent, and one teacher from each school. In Con-
cord, there were about one hundred and fifty enrolled, from the vari-
ous parts of the two synods. To say the convention was a success is
to say what the convention said and voted at its close. By a unani-
mous vote the two synods, through their committees, were requested
to continue the work. To do this to the best advantage, it was nec-
essary to do some planning before this meeting of Synod. To get the
consensus of opinion relative to the continuance of this normal work ,
your committee brought it before each of the conferences. The two
conferences gave it unconditional approval. We learn that the North
Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod likewise approved the
aims and efforts of the committees. Pursuant to this, the joint com-
mittee has held two meetings, arranging for a three days normal with
free entertainment to be held in Hickory during the month of July.
The program is arranged and splendid teachers secured, and a bright
prospect facing us. The idea of this convention is less of the con-
vention and more of the normal.
Of course, all this is subject to the formal approval of Synod, and
the appointing of another committee. And with this it should be
said, if Synod wishes the continuance of this important work, it will
be necessary to make it solvent. No unendowed work of this kind
can be successfully continued without some revenue. Relative to
means, Synod has not instructed or empowered its committee.
Respectfully, H. A. McCULIvOUGH,
M. M. KINARD,
G. F. MCALLISTER.
To defray the expenses of the normal, which is to be held
during the summer, Synod requests each Sunday-school,
during the month of June, to take an offering for this pur-
pose, and to send same to Treasurer G. F. McAllister, Mt.
Pleasant, N. C.
At 10 a. m., Synod heard with pleasure Superintendent
Crabtree on the work of our Orphan Home. Relative to
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the Orphan Home, the following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with pleasure Superintendent Crab-
tree's report of the work of the Orphan Home. We are pleased to
note the growth of the institution and the general interest manifested
in its welfare and support. We therefore pledge the Home our con-
tinued good will and support, and urge all our congregations to con-
tribute regularly to this cause as its needs demand.
Rev. W. H. Greever, D. D., presented the cause of our
Publication Board, and the work was heartily endorsed by
Synod.
' Rev. R. A. Yoder, D. D., chairman of the Board of
United Synod Home Missions, and Rev. John Hall, frater-
nal delegate from the North Carolina Conference of the
Tennessee Synod, were cordially received, and at a suitable
time each will present a message to Synod.
Synod adjourned to hear addresses on Missions.
Rev. W. S. Kuhns read the Scripture lesson and offered
prayer, after which Rev. W. B. Aull delivered an address
on Lutheranism and Missions, Historically and Practically.
Dr. M. L. Stevens who was to deliver the other address,
owing to heavy work and impaired health, was absent.
FIFTH SESSION.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. M. M. Kinard,
Ph. D.
President C. B. King read the Report of the Committee
on the Executive Committee's Report, which was received
and considered by items. On the item relative to the Sy-
nodical Missionary, the roll of congregations was called,
and pledges for another year received. The report was
adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
Your committee, appointed to examine the Executive Committee's
report, beg to submit the following :
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i. The report shows that the committee has been careful and faith-
ful in the performance of their duties.
2. We recommend (1) the adoption of their action with reference
to Beneficiary Aid ; (2) that the pastors take special notice of the
committee's resolution on this item by reading to their congregations
and emphasizing it from the pulpit and in their pastoral visitation.
3. On the subject of missions we especially commend the commit-
tee's percentage and presidential visitation plan for points seeking
synodical aid, and that this course be the committee's future policy
in dealing with congregations and charges soliciting financial aid.
4. The total amount realized on the Church Building Fund is grati-
fying. In order to secure the remainder of these pledges with as lit-
tle expense to the Synod as possible, we recommend that the Execu-
tive Committee confer with the pastors of the congregations in which
these pledges may be due, and ask them to endeavor to collect same
during May and June of this year ; and that whatever remains uncol-
lected at the end of June, the Executive Committee collect by the last
of August.
5. With regard to the support of the Synodical Missionary we rec-
ommend that the same arrangement be continued for this synodical
year.
Respectfully submitted, C. B. KING,
J. P. MILLER,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
GEO. S. BEARDEN,
C. M. THOMPSON,
R. B. PEELER.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., reported on the condition of
our Theological Seminary. Report adopted.
REPORT ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
Our Theological Seminary, located at Mt. Pleasant, S. C, has about
completed another successful session, and we have the pleasure of
having with us two graduates of this institution, who are candidates
for ordination at this convention of this body.
As a matter worthy of the notice of this Synod, we would mentio n
the fact that the commission, appointed by the United Synod for the
purpose of relocating the Seminary, decided to make Charleston, S.
C, the place for such location. But the plans in regard to such re-
moval have not yet sufficiently developed to furnish any definite in-
formation. The time of such removal remains as yet unsettled.
The Dean of the Seminary has submitted the following, which we
embody as a part of this report :
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DATA CONCERNING THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
' ' The Seminary has probably never had a better year than the one
just drawing to a close in respect to attendance, work done, and health.
The catalogue shows an enrollment of sixteen students ; five in Senior
class, six in Middle, and five in Junior. Four of the students are from
this (North Carolina) Synod, two who will undoubtedly receive cer-
tificates of graduation, being present for ordination at this convention.
Prospect for next session is very encouraging. ' '
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D. , Dean of our Theological Sem-
inary, made a brief report, presenting the claims and ad-
vantages of the Seminary. It is with pleasure that Synod
notes the increased number of young men taking their theo-
logical course in our Southern Seminary, and that it is
growing in favor with every part of the United Synod.
The Finance Committee made its report, which was
adopted.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
We, your committee appointed on Finance, respectfully submit the
following : We have examined the Treasurer's Report, and find it
correct with vouchers attached to sustain the same.
We have received from the different congregations and paid over
to the Treasurer $3077.14. For amounts paid to Treasurer during the
year, see Treasurer's and Parochial Reports, where proper credits
have been given.
Respectfully submitted.
Signed, T. E. JOHNSTON,
C. A. COOK,
R. A. RANEY,
J. L. LINGIvE.
Mr. President :
We, the Committee on Finance, beg to offer the following reso-
lution :
Resolved, That each congregation in the North Carolina Synod,
forward to the Treasurer of said Synod, on or before the 20th day of
April of each year, through their proper representative, their synod-
ical apportionment for the year ; and further, that all our congrega-
tions be requested to send all moneys for North Carolina Synod and
United Synod work to the Treasurer of the North Carolina Synod.
ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CHURCHES.
Dr. G. D. Bernheim
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St. Mark's (Char.)
Frieden's (Guil.) .
Sharon (Guil.) . -
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Archivist made his report, which was adopted.
REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST.
The archivist would report that the archives of Synod are in good
condition in the fire-proof vault of Elizabeth College. There have
been no important historical documents added to the archives during
the last year. The archivist earnestly solicits copies of books, pam-
phlets, &c, from Lutheran authors, and any valuable Lutheran his-
torical documents. Submitted,
CHAS. B. KING, Archivist.
The following resolution relative to remittance blanks
was adopted :
Resolved, That the Secretary and Treasurer and Rev. R. L. Patter-
son be instructed to prepare and send to all the treasurers of congre-
gations remittance blanks for forwarding moneys to the Treasurer of
Synod, the same to cover all objects of the Synodical Apportionment ;
and that they also prepare post-card receipts to be used by the Treas-
urer of Synod for receipting for the same.
Synod adjourned pending the Report of Committee on
Church Institutions.
SIXTH SESSION.
Devotional services were conducted by Rev. J. L,. Mor-
gan. On motion, the offering Sunday is to be given to our
Orphan Home.
The Report of the Committee on Church Institutions
was resumed, and after some amendments was adopted as a
whole.
t
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LITERARY INSTITUTIONS.
The Synod is fortunate in that there are three Literary Educational
Institutions within its bounds : one for young men exclusively, and
two for women only.
We note first that which was first founded, viz., North Carolina
College, which is now operated under the name of "T/ie Collegiate
Institute. ' '
This institution, through its board and special committee, is placed
before this Synod now in session in an especial manner, and with an
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 39
earnest plea that this Synod take such action as may be necessary to
maintain it in a manner worthy of the Synod and of the traditions of
the institution. The plea comes before us with an emphasis which
commands the considerate attention of this body.
We therefore present to be published as part of this paper the report
of the President of the Board of Trustees of North Carolina College
which is as follows :
REPORT OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Dear Brethren : — In accordance with my duty I herewith submit
my report of the Board of Trustees.
Atameetingof the board in October, 1908, a committee was appointed
to revise the Charter of North Carolina College, which committee
reported to a meeting in February, 1909. The board accepted the
charter as revised by said committee, and secured the passage of the
same by the Legislature then in session.
The board met again on 21st of April to organize under said charter.
The Faculty of the Collegiate Institute made its report to the board
at this meeting, showing the work of the institution to be satisfactory
to the board and the patrons of the school. The Faculty was requested
to make its report direct to Synod, and a committee was appointed to
present the new charter and the present needs of the school to Synod
for its consideration, with recommendations that Synod place a faculty
in the college and make such arrangements as are necessary for run-
ning the institution in the future.
The new Charter requires the Synod to elect six members of the
board at this session of Synod.
H. C. MCALLISTER,
April 29th, 1909. Chairman Board.
THE NEW CHARTER,
The charter referred to in the foregoing report requires that the
eighteen members of the Board of Trustees of the College be hereafter
elected by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, begin-
ning with the election of six at this convention to succeed J. E. Shenk,
H. M. Brown, J. A. Cline, G. L. Barrier, C. M. Pool and C. D. Bar-
ringer, the same to hold office for three years from this date. Your
committee recommend that these six gentlemen be elected as their
own successors to hold office for three years.
We note as two special provisions of said Charter, the following :
(1) " If at any time the object or purpose for which any funds,
donations, or gifts were acquired, shall fail, the said corporation is
hereby authorized to transfer said property to the Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod and Ministerium of North Carolina, and its successors in
40 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
office, to be invested and used by said Synod in such manner as will
carry out the intention of the grantor, or donor, in so far as the cir-
cumstances and conditions will warrant.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Corporation, to maintain at Mt.
Pleasant, North Carolina, a school for the promotion of religious
learning, &c, under such name as the Board of Trustees may adopt."
Your committee recommend the printing in the Minutes of Synod,
and as part of this report, the Report of the Principals of the Colle-
giate Institute as presented to Synod, as follows :
REPORT OF PRINCIPALS OF THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Gentlemen : — We hereby submit to you a report of the work at
the Collegiate Institute for. the sixth session ending May 18, 1909.
The attendance this year is considerably in advance of that of last
year, the total enrollment being 93 as against 74 last year. The aver-
age attendance is somewhat less than the enrollment, owing to the
fact that, as usual, quite a number of students have attended for
only a part of the session.
The military feature introduced at the beginning of the present
session has proved quite helpful. The unusually good conduct of the
student body as a whole is due in a large measure to the system of
government. It has led to closer application and to regularity and
punctuality in the performance of duty. Then, too, the exercise
afforded by the short daily drills has contributed to the health of the
students and the development of their physical constitutions. Whilst
the system has eliminated a few boys, there are also some in attend-
ance who could not have been secured otherwise. As they under-
stand it better and note the wholesome effect upon those who attend,
we think the system will from year to year meet with increasing
favor, especially with those who have sons to educate.
To meet a growing need and to facilitate the inauguration of the
new system of government, a boarding hall has been conducted in
connection with the institute, where board is secured at cost. Most
of the boarding students have availed themselves of the advantage
thus afforded. Past experience has taught us that only by having
students room in the dormitory and take their meals at the boarding
hall can the best results be secured. The policy of the management
is more and more to work to this end.
In doing the work of this year three other teachers have been asso-
ciated with us, viz., Profs. A. W. George, J. W. Campbell, and A.
Blackwelder. All have done good and satisfactory work. Profs.
George and Blackwelder have been with the institute six years and
two years respectively. Capt. Campbell came to the institute at the
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beginning of this session, having graduated from the military academy
at Charleston in June of last year. Although it has been his first
experience in the capacity of teacher and commandant of cadets, he
has proved himself capable and efficient in both. Much of the success
of the military system is due to his conscientious and prudent man-
agement.
Work in German and French has been added to the already strong
curriculum, which has been adhered to perhaps more closely this ses-
sion than ever before. The work of the institute is now recognized
by the best institutions in the State. Our Lutheran colleges very
readily admit our graduates to the Junior class without examination,
and the State University ranks it as one of the two highest secondary
schools on its accredited list.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts from tuition, room rent, and fees to date $1745 75
Receipts from Invested Endowment 226 11
Receipts from rent of land 26 62
Receipts from uncollected Endowment Notes 10 50
Receipts from St. Mark's church, Charlotte . .t 5 00
Receipts from friends on Endowment of Professorship for
this year 100 00
Total $2113 98
DISBURSEMENTS.
For current expenses, printing, postage, advertising, canvass-
ing, fuel, service, etc $ 423 21
For insurance 126 49
The two hundred dollars appropriated to the institute by Synod was
expended on repairs and improvements made last summer. There is
still a balance of $75 owing for supplies, etc., used in making repairs
and improvements.
Thus you are given an idea of the work, income, and expense in
conducting the institute.
The institute, we think, never did better work than it is doing now.
It brings thorough training, under wholesome conditions, within the
reach of young men of limited means. Eight young men will com-
plete the course of study this year, and thus be prepared to complete
their college course in two years. Several members of the upper
classes are preparing themselves for the ministry. Five of the grad-
uates of the institute will graduate from Newberry College in June ;
two from Roanoke— one of these taking the post-graduate course.
Several of this number will enter the Theological Seminary. Thus
the institute is fulfilling to some extent the purposes for which its
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predecessor, North Carolina College, was founded by Synod. But,
from this as well as previous reports made by those in charge of the
school, it will be seen that the work is done at no small sacrifice on
the part of the Principals. A school could be run which would, very
likely, pay the management much better than does the institute, but
it would then cease to fill the place it now does, and we have been
unwilling to lower the standard of the school for pecuniary consid-
erations.
An institution which does the work of a college up to within two
years of graduation is sadly handicapped, if dependent almost en-
tirely upon tuition receipts for maintenance. And it is this very fact
that constitutes the greatest drawback to the continuance and progress
of the Collegiate Institute. There is the barest support in it for the
Principals who assume all financial obligations. Anything like per-
manent improvements is out of the question, and that is quite a handi-
cap to an institution that would keep abreast of the times.
Allusion has been made to the important place which the institute
boarding hall fills in the conduct of the school, especially since the
introduction of the very helpful new military feature. But more
room, in facta hall sufficiently large for cooking and dining purposes,
is needed. Expense for repairs and insurance must be incurred every
year. So to carry on the work of the institute, a work which meets,
as far as it goes, the needs of our constituency, and has received the
expressed approval and commendation of Synod, is an enterprise of
greater magnitude than should be assumed or can be maintained by
individuals, single handed and alone. We would therefore ask the
board to lay this matter before Synod and secure, if possible, the
needed assistance for the institute, or commit the matter of educa-
tional work into the hands of Synod for her disposition.
Respectfully submitted,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
J. P. MILLER.
Your committee has had filed for its consideration also a paper read
before Synod, entitled "Report of the Committee on Liquidation of
the Debt on the North Carolina College" which is hereby presented
for record in our Minutes, as follows :
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE LIQUIDATION OF
THE DEBT ON THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
We, your committee, appointed to develop funds to liquidate the
debt on the North Carolina College, submit the following report :
We found from report of Joint Committee of Synod and Board of
Trustees, as set forth in the Minutes of Synod, 1903, and from the rec-
ord of the receipts and disbursements of the Treasurer of the Board
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 43
of Trustees since that date that the debt was $5778.31. The committee
held several meetings and discussed ways and means of liquidating
the debt. At a joint meeting of your committee with the Board of
Trustees, the committee was authorized by the board to use outstand-
ing endowment notes in the settlement of claims against the institu-
tion. Some of these have been used to advantage. Synod will recall
her action approving the plan of the board to fund the college debt.
While the full amount of the debt was not subscribed, jTet the interest
on the entire debt was waived for a term of five years according to the
terms of the plan. Some of the subscriptions to fund the college debt
were in cash and some in claims Tield against the college. At the so-
licitation of the committee the cash subscribers (all of whom were se-
cured by first mortgage on the college property) have donated the
full amounts subscribed. Those who donated their cash subscriptions
were as follows : Capt. Jonas Cook, $175 ; Messrs. W. F. Snyder, $100;
W. H. Fisher, $100 ; Monroe Melchor, $100 ; R. W. Misenheimer,
$200 ; Jno. A. Cline, $75 ; J. C. Lingle, $100 ; G. L. Barrier, $100 ; C.
D. Barringer, $100 ; Jno. M. Cook, $100 ; Geo. E. Ritchie, $25 ; total
$1175. Those who donated their claims against the college, wholly
or in part, are as follows : Capt. Jonas Cook full claim $925 ; the firm
of Cook & Foil full claim $554.29 ; Mrs. J. A. Wheeler, interest $514.12;
Prof. E. B. Setzler, $31.50. Total $2024.91.
By special appeals an additional amount of $35 in cash and $205 in
subscriptions has been secured, making a grand total of funds devel-
oped by the committee of $3439.91. Expenses incurred by the com-
mittee in prosecuting its work, $26.70, leaving a balance of $3413.21;
thus reducing the college debt to $2365.10.
We deem it proper to state that the general understanding of those
who have contributed to this fund is that the debt is to be settled.
Your busy committee has given this matter all the time and attention
possible, but not all it needed or deserved. It is our opinion that the
debt can be still further reduced by using outstanding endowment
notes and by soliciting subscriptions of Alumni and friends of the col-
lege, if personally undertaken by a properly authorized agent. The
fair prospects of liquidating the entire debt has greatly encouraged the
friends of the institution, and the willingness with which many of the
creditors relinquished their claims was gratifying to the committee.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
C. P. FISHER,
J. A. CLINE.
It is gratifying to note that this committee has succeeded in reduc-
44 MINUTES E. Z,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ing the debt on the college amounting to $5,805 to the sum of $2,365
This committee has received the thanks of this body, and we now
recommend not only the reaffirmation of that resolution, but that the
Synod recognizes the loyalty and commendable liberality of the friends
named in this report, and does hereby record its purpose to respond
to the extent of its ability to this generous spirit, and that said com-
mittee be continued and be authorized to continue its work along the
lines suggested in the concluding paragraph of its report ; and that
in the meantime the treasurer be authorized to pay such interest as
may fall due during the ensuing synodical year upon the unpaid bal-
ance of $2365, and that this interest be provided for by Board of Trus-
tees as hereafter specified. •
We have also laid before us an appeal from the Board of Trustees
through a special committee to this Synod to rally with renewed de-
votion to the support of the institution. Said appeal concludes as fol-
lows : In view of the condition confronting us, and in accordance with
the resolution of the board, we, the committee of the said board, here-
by respectfully and earnestly appeal to this Synod to boldly and with
a determination that knows no defeat ring clear its devotion to the
cause of Christian Education within its borders ; and we appeal to this
Synod, standing true to its history and position among Christian de-
nominations, to assume through its Board of Trustees, its rightful and
full responsibility in conducting, supporting, and financing the Col-
legiate Institute. "
Your committee recommend, in response to this appeal :
1. The reaffirmation of the resolutions adopted by the Synod at the
Pilgrim Convention in 1905, as follows :
"Resolved, That the Synod regards the Collegiate Institute as in a
peculiar sense its synodical school, and entitled to all the moral sup-
port the Synod can give."
"Resolved, That the pastors of this Synod be urged to encourage
the churches to render such material aid as the highest welfare of the
Institute may demand so that this school may abide in the hearts of
our people and fulfill the mission for which it stands, as the school of
the Synod."
Your committee further recommend the adoption of the following :
Resolved, 1. That the Board of Trustees elect a principal of the insti-
tute and that this Synod pledges as a supplement to the income of the
institute one thousand dollars, if so much be needed, in order to se-
cure the adequate support of said principal ; and
Resolved, 2. That the Board of Trustees be charged with the duty of
devising and executing a plan for raising the said $1,000 through an
agency which shall be considered as a representative of this Synod.
Resolved, 3. That it is the desire of this Synod that said principal
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
shall, as far as may be consistent with the duties of his office, to visit
among the churches of the Synod, to foster the spirit of Christian ed-
ucation, and mature a larger devotion to the school of the Synod.
Resolved, 4. That the Board of Trustees be instructed so to finance
the institution that the Synod be involved in no larger financial re-
sponsibility than may be assumed in this Report on Literary Institu-
tions.
THE MONT AMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY.
This institution has completed another year of service for the church,
and is still in active well doing in behalf of such daughters of the
church as allow themselves to enjoy its religious and literary advantages.
The President of the Board of Trustees, Capt. Jonas Cook, reports as
follows under date of April 28, 1909 :
To the E. L. Synod at Faith, N. C.
Brethren : — I am pleased to report that Mont Amoena Female
Seminar)7 has enjoyed another prosperous year. Ninety-four students
were enrolled, sixty of whom were boarders in the building. Twelve
of the number are candidates for graduation. The deportment of the
young ladies was very good, and from their hearty appearance' I judge
they enjoyed excellent health during the year. Rev. Prof. J. H. C.
Fisher the President and Treasurer, governs well and meets all obli-
gations promptly.
Very truly,
JONAS COOK, Chairman
Board of Trustees.
THE SEMINARY DEBT.
A request is filed by the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoena Semi-
nary, that if the institution is relieved from the pa}rment of the inter-
est on the debt of the institution (owing to North Carolina College),
said board will pay annnally on the principal the sum of one hundred
dollars continuously till the whole debt amounting to upward of #1400
shall be paid.
Your committee recommend that the proposition above named be
accepted by the Board of North Carolina College ; and that this Synod
assume responsibility for the interest, and that the Board of Trustees
of North Carolina College be authorized to collect the principal and
interest according to terms above named, it being understood that the
date for the payment of interest be the date for the payment of the
$100, and that the said principal be reinvested on best terms possible
as part of the endowment fund of North Carolina College.
That the Treasurer of the Synod be authorized to pay said interest
out of the synodical treasury.
46 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
ELIZABETH COLLEGE.
This institution which has successfully reached the ioth year of its
remarkable history, presents to the Church and the South continued
opportunities for scholastic culture, amid most attractive surroundings
and under management that places it in competition with the best fe-
male colleges in the South.
The session soon to close has been a most successful one in every
respect, and the work done with commendable fidelity. The passing
years add favor and prestige to this college for women, and the Luth-
eran church records with pride its high standing among the schools
of our country. Its Board of Directors, and the majority of its large
corps of teachers, are members of the Lutheran church, and it has
proved itself worthy of the position it has attained in the regard of
the patrons of higher education for our young women.
Respectfully submitted,
R. C. HOLLAND,
B. S. BROWN,
W. W. KOCH,
C. M. POOL,
J. L. MORGAN.
Rev. R. A. Yoder, D. D., chairman of United Synod
Board of Home Missions, briefly and clearly presented the
work and plans of the board. The following resolution
relative to same was adopted :
Resolved, That we have heard with profound interest the presenta-
tion of the work of the Home Mission Board of the United Synod by
Dr. R. A. Yoder, noting with especial pleasure the purpose to con-
centrate on Greensboro in our own territory, and that we pledge
hearty support of the cause represented by the Home Mission Board.
Synod adjourned for addresses on Beneficence. The
Scripture lesson was read and prayer offered by Rev. R. R.
Sowers. Rev. Prof. J. H. C. Fisher delivered an address
on the Objects of Beneficence, and Judge B. B. Miller on
the Development of Beneficent Resources. Offering, $11.91.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. T. C. Parker.
MINUTES B. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
Synod approved the recommendations of the Examining
Committee as adopted by the Ministerium.
The applicants for ordination came forward and the Pres-
ident announced to them the result of the Examining Com-
mittee.
The Committee on Apportionment made its report, and
the report was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENTS.
PASTORS.
M M. Kinard .
H. A. Trexler . .
V. Y. Boozer . .
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J. E. Shenk . .
R. L. Patterson
W. A. Snyder . .
G. S. Bearden . .
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J. A. Linn . .
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C. A. Brown .
J. P. Miller . .
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PAUL A. PEELER,
Committee.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 49
The Committee on Speakers for the Next Convention
read their report, and report was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERS FOR THE NEXT
CONVENTION.
Your committee recommends the following subjects and speakers
for the next convention of Synod :
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
An Educated Ministry:
/. The Imperative Demand — Rev. R. E. Patterson.
2. The Inadequate Supply — Rev. C. I. Morgan.
MISSIONS.
World-Wide Missions:
/. Apostolic Missions — Rev. J. E. Shenk.
2. Modern Missions — Rev. W. A. Snyder.
BENEFICENCE.
Christian Beneficence:
/. The Motive— Rev. C. P. Fisher.
2. The Measure — Rev '. E. B. Spracher.
Respectfully submitted,
C. BROWN COX,
THEO. C. PARKER,
LEE KETCHIE.
The Committee on President's Report submitted the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The report of the President is a faithful record of the official duties
performed by him during the past synodical year.
1. The President refers to the pleasing fact that both conferences of
this Synod were successful in an effort to raise a sum of money suf-
ficient to meet an emergency in beneficiary education, sum raised by
the two conferences being some $500. Further, that the Northern
Conference at its last meeting inaugurated a Sunday-school Normal,
devoting one day to the work. It is the sense of this body that these
are movements deserving the encouragement of Synod.
2. The President states that Messrs. Reuben A. Goodman and Mar-
tin L> Ridenhour, who have completed the prescribed course in the
Theological Seminary of the United Synod and have received calls to
congregations within the bounds of the Synod, have made formal ap-
plication for ordination by the Synod at the present convention of
50 MINUTES E, L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
this body. We recommend that said applications be referred to the
Ministerium.
3. We recommend the approval of the President's action relative to
the indebtedness of the North Carolina College, in declining to give
the Synod's note for $1,000 in view of conditions which he found to
exist, as stated in his report to this body. Further, that we approve
his action in giving Synod's note for the interest at 6 per cent, on
$1,000 for the time specified in said report.
4. We are pleased at the gratifying news that the Home Mission
Board of the United Synod has assumed the work at Greensboro with-
out imposing any conditions on this Synod. We desire to put our-
selves on record, as a synod, as being ready to do our full duty by
way of hearty co-operation with the board.
5. We recommend the adoption of recommendation 1, in the Presi-
dent's report, that the apportionment of the United Synod's Mission
Fund be made on the equity and ability basis just as the other appor-
tionments of Synod are made.
6. We recommend the adoption of recommendation 2, that the
Synod instruct the Executive Committee to dispose of the remaining
copies of the Bernheim-Cox history of Synod, provided they can real-
ize as much as fifty cents per copy net, and that the proceeds be de-
voted to beneficiary education.
Respectfully submitted, M. M. KINARD,
H. M. BROWN,
L, B. SPRACHER,
D. F. STALEY,
JOHN H. U. BARGER.
The Treasurer of the Disabled Ministers' Fund submitted
the following report, which was adopted :
REPORT OF TREASURER OF DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
J. L. SIFFERD, Treasurer, in account with
Disabled Ministers' Fund of the North Carolina Synod.
1908. Dr.
Nov. 4. To amt. from J D. Heilig, Treas. of Synod .... $443 33
Nov. 11. To amt. col. due bill Rev. J. H.Wilson 10 00
#453 33
Cr.
By loan to Jacob D. Miller, real estate mortgage ....... $400 00
Balance in bank 53 33
#453 33
Respectfully submitted,
J. L/. SIFFERD, Treasurer.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 5 1
Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions. Report
received and considered by items. Adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
We, your Committee on Letters and Petitions, beg leave to report
as follows :
No. I. We have satisfactory excuses from Revs. E. P. Parker, V.
R. Stickley, G. F. Schaeffer and C. L. T. Fisher for non-attendance
at this convention. We recommend that they be excused.
No. 2 is a petition from the Lutheran congregation of Greensboro,
N. C, asking to be received into connection with this body. Inas-
much as this petition is accompanied by a copy of their constitution
which complies with the requirement of Synod's constitution, we
recommend that this congregation be received and enrolled.
No. 3 is a petition from the Lutheran congregation of Mooresville,
N. C, asking to be received into connection with this body. Inas-
much as this petition is accompanied by a copy of their constitution,
which complies with the requirement of Synod's constitution, we rec-
ommend that this congregation be received and enrolled.
No. 4 is a letter from Rev. E. L. Ritchie, fraternal delegate from
the Southwestern Virginia E. L. Synod. We recommend that this
letter be read in open Synod.
No. 5 is a petition from St. Matthew's congregation, Rowan county,
through its council, asking for aid from Synod, which we recommend
to be read in open Synod at this point. In the light of this petition
and the further fact that the neighboring pastorates of said congrega-
tion are regarded as far from an ideal arrangement ; therefore we
recommend that a general and free conference be had among the
pastors of Rockwell and St. James pastorate, and Union and Christi-
ana; Faith and Emmanuel, together with all their official members
of said pastorates and the official members of the Wittenberg congre-
gation ; the members of the Committee on the Rearrangement of Pas-
torates, with the President of Synod as an advisory member, and en-
deavor to rearrange for mutual advantage and for the good of the
church at large.
2. That in the event that such conference should fail to relieve the
distress of the said St. Matthew's church, that it shall then be referred
to the Executive Committee for further consideration.
No. 6. Holy Trinity congregation, Mt. Pleasant, N. C, and Albe-
marle extend an invitation for Synod to hold its next convention in
their church. We recommend that Synod elect which one of the in-
vitations be accepted. Respectfully submitted, J. E. SHENK,
E. A. SHENK,
R. R. SOWERS.
52 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
By unanimous vote, it was decided to hold the next con-
vention in the First Lutheran Church of Albemarle.
The Committee on the Reports on the State of the Church
submitted their report, and the report was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee, on Reports on the State of the Church, would
submit the following :
It is not an easy matter to arrive at a just estimate of the true state
of the church for two reasons. First, because our " eyes areholden."
Only God Himself knows the truth concerning the real progress of
His Church. Secondly, because in the reports submitted by our pas-
tors and delegates, almost nothing but that which is favorable is
reported.
Remembering these things, your committee, nevertheless, believes
that we have much to cause us to " thank God and take courage."
Our people show their love for God's house and their hunger for the
Bread of Life by faithful attendance upon the preaching of the Word
and the administration of the Sacraments.
We believe there is a healthy growth in membership ; and yet we
mourn the constant drain upon the life of our congregations incident
to the removal of our members from one pastorate to another without
transferring membership. This is our greatest source of loss. And
we believe it must be made the unvarying rule of this Synod that her
pastors report at once the removal of their members into the territory
of another pastor, that they may receive his spiritual care.
Our Sunday-schools and catechetical classes are growing in power.
But we hear complaint that parents neglect their part in the religious
training of their children.
Your committee believes that our people are growing in the grace
of systematic giving. Pastors' salaries are paid more fully and regu-
larly than in the past, and there is a growing sentiment among our
people that the worldwide mission of the church must be fulfilled.
We note with pleasure the increased observance of the Church
Year throughout the church, and the organization of the men of the
church for the study of the Word and training in the practical duties
of church membership.
All these outward marks of activity we regard as the manifestation
of true spiritual life within.
But, brethren, " we count not that we have apprehended that for
which we have been apprehended." There is, and must be, a "holy
discontent" among us. The note of pessimism is the sign of the
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 53
Spirit's work. Let it never be lost from our reports on the State of
the Church. Respectfully submitted,
J. A. LINN,
ROBERT L. PATTERSON,
C. P. FISHER,
J. W. FINK,
NATHAN BROWN.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That hereafter the Synod shall meet on Wednesday before
the second Sunday in May at 11 o'clock a. m,
Resolved, That the synodical year shall close on April 20th each
year ; that all pastors be required to forward their parochial reports to
the Statistical Secretary not later than that date ; and that the Statis-
tical Secretary's report shall contain a summary and comparative
statement of the statistics of this body.
Resolved, That it shall be the duty of the Finance Committee each
year to receive and examine the report of the Treasurer, and to audit
the books of the Treasurer ; and for this purpose the Treasurer shall
bring his books to the meeting of Synod ; they shall also report the
amount and character of the Treasurer's bond ; and to them shall be
referred all bills presented to Synod for payment.
The Committee on Unfinished Business reported, and re-
port was considered by item : Item i, no; 2, work done and
committee continued; 3, acceptance deferred; 4, accepted ;
5, the money paid by Synod, but little collected from congre-
gations; 6, attention called to this and progress made; 7, in
part ; 8, in part. Report adopted as a whole.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your committee, beg leave to call the attention of Synod to the
following :
Item 1. On page 35, the Executive Committee was requested to sug-
gest some specific work for the Sunday-schools of the North Carolina
Synod. What has been done?
Item 2. On page 35 we find a committee, consisting of Revs. B. S.
Brown, J. P. Miller, J. E- Morgan, and Messrs. B. B. Miller and A. L.
Patterson, was appointed to draft and submit to Synod at its next an-
nual convention a model constitution for congregations of the Synod.
Is the committee ready to report ?
Item 3. On page 36, Item XIII., 3. The Executive Committee was
54 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
instructed to inspect the lot at Greensboro, proffered by Mr. D. R.
Huffines ; and, if found well suited to our purpose, to accept the lot
with the sincere thanks of Synod to Mr. Huffines. Has the lot been
inspected, and with what results?
Item 4. On page 37, Item XV., the Executive Committee is instruct-
ed to investigate the suitability of the lot, offered by Mr. J. W. Can-
non at Kannapolis. Has the investigation been made, and with what
result ?
Item 5. On page 42, Item 1, at bottom, that Synod appropriate
for this year $200 for insurance and repairs of the college property,
and that the congregations be requested to reimburse the treasury
by special collections. Has the amount been paid by the Treasurer,
and have the congregations taken a collection to reimburse the treas-
ury ?
Item 6. On page 49, at bottom, is a resolution, calling attention to
the several pastorates to give from time to time due consideration to
the providing adequate compensation to pastors, &c, and that the
Executive Committee ascertain as near as possible the extent to which
pastorates will be unable to comply with this request, and make such
suggestions to the next session of Synod as it may consider pertinent
thereto. What have the respective pastorates done, and what is the
result of the Executive Committee's investigation and their sugges-
tions relative thereto ?
Item 7. On page 4, we call attention to Synod to Standing Resolu-
tion 7. Have the requirements of this resolution been carried out ?
Item 8. On page 57, each congregation of the Synod is required to
take an offering for the Disabled Ministers' Fund. Has this require-
ment been complied with ?
C. A. BROWN,
H. W. JEFFCOAT,
. C. T. GOODMAN,
C. H. FISHER.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., fraternal delegate to the Ten-
nessee Synod, made a report.
Committee to Nominate Directors for the Institutions of
Synod submitted the following report, which was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE DIRECTORS.
We, your Committee to Nominate Directors for the Institutions of
Synod, respectfully submit the following :
We find that the only vacancies to be filled are in the Board of Trus-
tees of Disabled Ministers' Fund.
We therefore nominate Rev. H. A. McCullough and Prof. G. F.
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
McAllister. The following would then be a complete list of members
of that board: Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., Mr. J. L. Sifferd, Rev. C.
B. Cox, Rev. H. A. McCullough, Prof. G. F. McAllister.
Respectfully submitted, L. B. SPRACHER,
W. A. DUTTON,
C. A. EDDLEMAN.
Committee on Pastoral Districts made its report which
was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
We, your Committee on Vacancies, would report the following pas-
torates vacant : Wittenberg — one congregation ; St. Matthew's — one
congregation ; Spencer — two congregations ; Frieden's — two congre-
gations ; Lexington — First Church; Cold Water and Mt. Carmel.
We earnestly urge upon them the importance of securing pastors at
an early date. Respectfully,
C. R. PLESS,
H. A. TREXLER.
FRATERNAL DELEGATES TO OTHER SYNODS.
The following were elected delegates to sister synods :
Tennessee Synod — R'ev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
South Carolina Synod — Rev. C. I. Morgan.
Southwestern Virginia Synod — Rev. C. B. Cox.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., submitted the following re-
port for Board of Church Extension :
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
The Church Extension Board of the North Carolina Synod has to
report :
First, That the amount of cash in hand is $349.78, and that the
total assets, including notes of the Synod for money borrowed and of
Christ church, Spencer, and First church, Lexington, amount to
$2696.60, as presented in Treasurer's report hereto annexed.
Second, It will be noted that no interest has been paid on Spencer
church note since 1901. It has been deemed inadvisable to press the
collection of this interest beyond verbal request.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, President.
56 . MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Report of M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
In Account with
The Board of Church Extension.
1908. Dr.
Nov. 1. To amt. in bank as reported to Synod $201 67
Nov. 18. To amt. collected at Synod for Board Church Exten. 40 86
Nov. 18. To amt. from J. D. H., Treas. , on note of Synod. . 100 00
Nov. 28. To amt. interest from bank 7 20
$ 349 73
1908. Cr.
April 1. By amt. in bank $349 73
$349 73 $ 349 73
annual statement as reported to synod april 28, 1909.
Money in bank $349 73
Note of Synod 146 87
Note of Christ church (Spencer) interest due from 1901 . . . 200 00
Note of First Lutheran church (Lexington) . 500 00
Notes of Synod for money used at High Point 1500 00
Total $2696 60
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
Per J. W.
Committee on Pastoral Districts made its report, and re-
port was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your committee, beg to report we find nothing claiming our
attention at this time. Respectfully submitted,
J. W. STRICKLER,
R. L. BROWN,
O. L. HEILIG,
J. W. UNDERWOOD.
Committee on Appropriation reported and report adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Your Committee on Appropriations find from the report of the
Finance Committee, cash on hand in the sum of $3077.14 divided as
follows :
Orphan Home $ 23 05
Church Extension 106 70
Beneficiary Education 423 59
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
Synodical and Conference Home Missions . . . $557 11
Disabled Ministers' Fund 23 75
United Synod Foreign Missions 218 36
United Synod Home Missions 241 30
Synodical Fund 798 16
Synodical Missionary 566 57
For College 20 95
Theological Seminary 97 60
Total $3077 14
1. We recommend the payment of all outstanding indebtedness for
publishing the Minutes, current expenses, missions, &c.
2. We recommend that all other appropriations be referred to the
Executive Committee. Respectfully submitted,
H. E. H. SLOOP,
W. A. PATTERSON,
G. ASHBY MILLER.
On motion, Judge B. B. Miller was added to Executive
Committee. President C. B. King was appointed Archivist.
On special duties, the President appointed the following :
1. Ordination Sermon. — Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. G. D.
Bernheim, D. D.
2. Sermon to Students of Collegiate Institute on the Claims
of the Ministry. — Rev. J. L,. Morgan.
Examining Committee. — Rev. J. R. Shenk, Rev. G. H.
Cox, D. D., Rev. W. A. Snyder, Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
The following resolutions were adopted :
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
Resolved, That we hereby express our sincere thanks to the pastor,
members, and friends of this congregation for the hospitable manner
in which they have received us into their midst and entertained us
during this convention of Synod, and that this resolution be read at
the 11 a. m. service on Sunday.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS TO CHARLOTTE OBSERVER.
Resolved, That the North Carolina Synod convened at Faith,
Rowan county, N. C, April 28th and May 2d, hereby express its
thanks to the management of the Charlotte Observer for sending and
keeping on the floor of Synod during its sessions a special reporter in
58 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
the person of Miss Mamie Bays, that faithful and conscientious Chris-
tian lady whose presence is so welcome on the floor of all the religious
bodies in North Carolina, and that the Secretary be instructed to send
a copy of the same to the Observer.
On motion, the President appointed Rev. M. M. Kinard,
Ph. D., and Rev. W. B. Aull to take under consideration
the advisability of having Judge B. B. Miller's address
printed in pamphlet form for free distribution in our Synod.
Synod adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. D. Bern-
heim, D. D.
Sunday, n a. m., Messrs. R. A. Goodman and M. 1^.
Ridenhour were solemnly ordained to the Gospel ministry,
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., preaching the sermon. 1.30
p. m., sermon by Rev. R. A. Yoder, D. D.; 7.30 p. m.,
sermon by Rev. H. A. McCullough. After divine services
Sunday morning, Synod was formally closed.
H. A. McCUIXOUGH, Secretary.
Note.— See important resolution at bottom of page 36, to be incor-
porated with " Standing Resolutions." See page 4. — Secretary.
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM,
Faith Church, April 30, 1909, 4 p. m.
The Committee on Examination made its report, which
was adopted.
REPORT OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
We, your committee, beg to report to the Ministerium :
1. That we have duly examined Candidates R. A. Goodman and
M. L. Ridenhour, as provided by the constitution of Synod, and
would say that they have fully met the requirements and passed a
most satisfactory examination. We therefore recommend that they
be set apart and ordained to the Gospel ministry.
2. That Mr. J. A. L,. Miller appeared before your committee, stating
that he was prosecuting, but had not yet completed the course of
study outlined by your committee, and therefore not being ready for
examination, was requested to continue his study for another year ;
in the meanwhile we would recommend that he continue his work at
Hopewell this year upon the same terms as that of last year, or such
other work as the Executive Committee shall assign him.
Respectfully submitted,
J. E. SHENK,
W. A. SNYDER,
G. D. BERNHEIM,
GEO. H. COX.
The Ministerium endorsed the President's course in re-
turning to Rev. W. G. Campbell, at his request, his letter
of transfer.
The Ministerium adjourned with prayer by Rev. H. W.
Jeff coat.
H. A. McCULIyOUGH, Secretary.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $175 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 60
St. James 100 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 40 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) 30 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 30 00
Organ 20 00
Ebenezer 5 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 35 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 25 00
Bethel 15 00
St. Enoch 30 00
Trinity 15 00
Union 15 00
Christiana 7 00
Macedonia and Peace 50 00
Salem and Grace ■ • ■ . . 25 00
Lutheran chapel 25 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Matthew's (Rowan) ' 10 00
Haven 15 00
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) 20 00
Lebanon pastorate . " 12 00
Frieden's ...... 10 00
Sharon 5 00
Faith and Emmanuel 20 00
St. Peter's and St. James 25 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) 10 00
Concordia
New Bethel pastorate 10 00
St. Andrew's 6 00
Mt. Hermon 4 00
Wittenberg 10 00
Albemarle 10 00
Christ's 5 00
St. Stephen's 5 bo
Mt. Olive 5 00
Guilford pastorate 15 co
Forsyth pastorate
Prosperity 5 00
First Church, Lexington 10 00
Woman's Memorial 15 00
Rev. W. A. Snyder 5 00
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D 5 00
Rev. G. H. Cox, D. D 5 00
Mr. J. H. Rehder 25 00
Total $1084 00
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
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 i. . .
(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
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 1 . .
(Signed)
Presiding Officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate. (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 14
Archivist, Report of 38
Apportionments, Resolutions relative to 28
Apportionments, Report of Committee on 48
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 56
Calendar 1909-1910 2
College Debt, Report of Committee on 42
Church Extension, Report of Board of 55
Church Institutions, Report of Committee on 38
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principals of 40
Directors, Committee Appointed to Nominate 54~55
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Report of Treasurer of 50
Divine Services Sunday 58
Examining Committee, Report of 59
Executive Committee's Report 23-26
Executive Committee's Report, Report on 34~35
Ex-Secretary's Report 27
Fraternal Delegates 32, 55
Finance Committee's Report 36
Finance Committee's Report, Itemized Statement 37
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 51
Missions, Home and Foreign 28, 34, 46
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . . 53-54
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees .... 45
Mont Amoena Seminary, Debt of 45
Ministerium, Minutes of 59
North Carolina College, Report Pres. Board Trus 39
Officers, Election of 2, 13
Orphan Home 33, 34
President's Report 8-13
President's Report, Report of Committee on 49-50
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 56
Pastorates Avith Pastors and Day-Delegates 7-8
Pastor's Call, Form for 61
Speakers for 1910 3
Synodical Roll 5-6
Standing Resolutions 4, 36
Standing Committees 27-28, 53
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 29, 52
Speakers for Next Meeting 29, 49
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for 60
Sunday-school Normal, Committee's Report 32~33
Time and Place of Next Meeting 3, 52
Treasurer's Report 14-22
Thanks, Resolutions of 57-58
Theological Seminary, Report on 35-36
United Synod, Report of Delegates to 30-32
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 55
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For catalogue and information, address
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OF THE
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MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
PASTORS.
M. M. Kinard . . .
C. I. Morgan . . .
C.I.Morgan (Sup.
*Vacant
W. B. Aull . . . •
R. R. Sowers .
L. B. Spracher
J. A. Linn . .
C. P. Fisher . .
H. A. Trexler .
C. A. Brown .
B. S. Brown . . . .
C.B. Miller (Sup.
Geo. H. Cox . . . .
T. C. Parker . . .
PASTORATES.
CONGREGATIONS.
Salisbury . .
Chestnut Hill
Spencer . . .
Granite Quarry
St. Mark's .
Bethel . .
Union . .
Rockwell
Faith . .
Organ . .
. Lutheran Chapel
Salem . . .
St. Luke's .
Enochville
Lebanon .
Vacant
J. E. Shenk ....
C. A. Brown (Sup.)
J. P. Miller (Sup.)
V. Y. Boozer . . .
J. P. Miller ....
J. H. C. Fisher . .
H. R. H. Sloop . .
H. W. Jeffcoat . .
St. Matthew's
Concord ...
1st. Andrew'
Cabarrus . .
Mt. Pleasant
Prosperity .
Gold Hill . .
Iredell
R. L. Patterson . . Charlotte . .
W. A. Snyder . . . Wilmington
Geo. S. Beardeu . j Wilmington .
C. Brown Cox . . . i Burlington .
Guilford
V. R. Stickley
E. A. Shenk . . . I Winston . .
J. W. Strickler . . Forsyth . .
G. H. L. Lingle . .
H. A. McCullough.
*H. M.Brown . .
W. A. Duttou . . .
Davidson
Albemarle . .
St Martin's
'New Bethel
Vacant Lexington
J. A. L. Miller(Stu.) Hopewell .
J.L.Morgan . . High Point
*F. M. Harr . . . JFriedeu's .
St. John's
Haven
I Christ
\ Calvary
Wittenberg
St. Mark's
/Bethel
\St. Paul's
J Union
(Christiana
( St. James
1 St. Peter's
j Faith
( Emmanuel
J Organ
( Ebenezer
I Lutheran Chapel . .
j Center Grove ....
J Salem
(Grace
| St. Luke's
1 Concordia
(St. Enoch
1 Trinity
( Lebanon
-; Providence
{.St Matthew's . . .
St. Matthew's . . .
St. James
!St. Andrew's ....
Mt. Hermon ....
St. John's
Holy Trinity ....
Prosperity
f Mt. Olive
(St. Stephen's . . . .
St. Michael's ....
Amity
St. Paul
St. Mark's
St. Paul's
St. Matthew's ....
(Macedonia
( Peace
, Low's ........
) Richland
\St. Paul's
' Zion
Augsburg
Bethany
Nazareth
Shiloh
St. Luke's
Pilgrim
Reformation ....
First Lutheran Church
(St. Martin's
I Macedonia
(New Bethel
< Luther's
(Mt. Zion
First Lutheran Church
Hopewell
Woman's Memorial .
( Friedeu's
( Sharon
1747
1899
1870
SECRETARIES OF COUNCILS AND
THEIR ADDRESSES.
1901
1894
185
[789
187 1
1907
1899
1895
1717
[867
1780
1876
iSso
1880
1869
1882
1835
1857
1.S71
1S47
1838
1843
i*y3
1 88 1
1747
1S72
1879
1878
1837
1S15
1S85
1840
1859
1858
1891
1S69
1898
1791
1S5S
1891
1785
1777
R. G. Kizer, Salisbury
W. A. Basinger, Salisbury
Chas. H. Graeber, Sub. Sta 2, Salisbury
C. L. Lentz, Spencer
R. B. Peeler, Granite Quarry
T. L. Ross, Kannapolis
T. L. Miller, R. R. i, Salisbury
J. C. Bernhart, R. R. 3, Salisbury . . .
G. L. Lyerly, R. R. 4, Salisbury ....
Chas. H. Lyerly, Granite Quarry . . .
Julius Frick, Rockwell
Sidney Trexler, R. R. 6, Salisbury . . .
D. A. Wiley, R. R. 3, Salisbury
B. R. A. Beaver, Rockwell
Orlin Cruse, R. R. 2, Rockwell
P. A. Sloop, China Grove
J. H. H. Sloop, R. R. 1, China Grove . .
J. A. Wiuecoff, Glass
D. A. Sifford, R. R. 7, Salisbury ....
B. M. Cauble, R. R. 2, Salisbury ....
D. J. Goodman, Cleveland
A. L. Ritchie, China Grove
C. D. Overeash, R. R. 1, Glass
P.E. Fisher, R. R. 3, Concord . •. . . .
E. L. Boliek, R. R. 2, Barber
W. R. Ketchie, R. R. 1, Mocksville . . .
W. F. H. Ketchie, R. R. 1, Mocksville .
C. M. Poole, R. R. 4. Salisbury
Jno. K. Patterson, Concord
C, A. Isenhour, 29 M.eGill St., Concord .
Asa Blackwelder, Concord
W. L. Ritchie, R. R. 4, Concord ....
G. F. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant
J. H. D. Walker, R, R. 4, Concord . . .
Geo. W. Watts, R. R. 4, Concord ....
J. W. Lentz, R, R, 2, Gold Hill
E. J- Troutman, R. R. 3, Statesvill,e . .
J. A. B. Goodman, R. R, 2, Mt. Ulla . .
F. W. Lentz, Statesville .
M. L. Yeager, 504 N. Graham St. , Charlotte
H, L- Vollers, 719 Market St., Wilmington
W. H. Diehm, Box 576, Wilmington .
W. H. May, Burlington .
J. F. Huffines, R, R. 1, Gibsouville .
W. C. Schoffner, R. R. 10, Burlington
N. A. Kinie, Liberty
M. J. Anthony, Burlington
i8ro
1764
£902
1830
1905
1S11
1908
J. A- L- Miller, 122 Spruce St., Winsfn-Sajem
B. F. Pulliam, R. R. 2, Troutman . •
Jas. W. Newsom, Rural Hall
D. E. Beck, R. R, 2, Winston-Salen) -
C. F. Kronk, R. R. I, Liuwood ....
H. J. Sink, Lexiugtou ........
H, H. Swicegood, R. 4, Mocksyille . .
J. M. Peeler, Albemarle
Chas. Elkins, Bridgeport
D. P. Whitley, Milliugport
B. D. Rideuhour, Richfield
Letha Morgan, Richfield . , , • •
J. D, Earnhardt, Richfield
H. L. Propst, Lexington ,
D. C. Leonard, High Point . . . .
C. L. Sockwell, R. 1, Gibsouville
H. W. Steele, Gibsouville
NAMES AND ADDRE
S. S. SUPERINTENI
R. G. Kizer, Salisbury . . .
J. R. Shive, Salisbury . . .
C. E. Fespermau, Salisbury
J. A. Thorn, China Grove . .
C. A. Weaut, R. R. 7, Salisb
W. P. Sloop, R. R. 2, Salisbi
S. A. Earnhardt, Salisbury
E. L- Lyerly, Granite Quari
Julius Frick .Rockwell . . .
A. L. Klutz, R. R. 6, Salisbt
H. M. L. Agner, Salisbury
Geo. Brown, Rockwell . . ,
Orlin Cruse, R. R. 2, Rockw
Calvin Eddlemau, R. R. 1, <
W. L. Kimball, R. R. I, Chi
S. W. Wiuecoff, Glass . . .
N. A. Sifford, R. R. 7, Barbf
F. D. Patterson, R. R. 2, Ch
J. C. Deaton, Landis . . . .
Rey. Geo. H. Cox, R. R. 1, G
E. L. Boliek, R. R. 2. Barbe
W. R. Ketchie, R. R. 1, Moc
J. D. Walker, R. R. 1, Mock
Jno. F. Morgan, R. R, 1, Go
V. F. Norm an, Concord .
M. B. Stickley, Concord .
W. B. Fisher, R. R. 2, Mt. P
Jonas Cook, Mt. Pleasant
J. W. Barrier, R. R. 2, Gold
F. O. Dry, R. R. 2, Gold Hil
J. C. Troutman, R. R. 3, St
J. A. B. Goodman, Mt. Ulls
F. W. Lent?:, Statesville
Rev. C. B. King, Charlotte
H. F. Qlten, 519 Nixon St.,
W. W. Koclj, Wilniingtou
L. H. Fowler, Burlington
R. A. Thomas, R. R. 1, Gibs
Rily Brown, R. R. 1, Hartsl
p. H. Brown, R. R. 3, Liber
Rev. E- A. Shenk, Winston
Janjes Meadows, R. R. 2, G
Chas. Huffman, RuraJ Hajl
E. S. Shoaf, R. R. 5, Le?iuf
J. C. Sink, Lexington .
Geo. Hendrix, R. R. 4, Moc
J. M. Peeler, Albemarle
Claudius Whitley, Efird's R
W. S. Blackwelder, Richfiel
Letha Morgan, Richfield
J. 1). Earnhardt, Richfield
H. L. Propst, Lexington •
J, A. L- Miller, Winston-Sa
C. E. Reitzel, High Point
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OFFICERS OF SYNOD.
President— Rev. V. Y. BOOZER.
Vice-President— Rev. J. E. SHENK.
Secretary— Rev. H. A. McCULLOUGH.
Treasurer— Mr. JAS. D. HEIEIG.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
OFFICERS OF SYNOD, Rev. M. M. KINARD, Ph. D.,
Rev. J. A. LINN, Judge B. B. MILLER.
EXAMINING COMMITTEE.
Rev. W. A. SNYDER, Rev. J. P. MIEEER,
REV. G. H. COX, D. D., Rev. J. E. MORGAN.
BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D , Dr. M. L. STEVENS,
REV. C. B. KING, D. D , CapT. JONAS COOK.
ARCHIVIST.
Rev. CHAS. B. KING, D. D., Charlotte, N. C.
SPEAKERS FOR 19U.
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
THURSDAY.
The Service of the Church College:
/. The Church College and the Business Man— Rev. Dr.M. M. Kinard.
2. The Church College and the Professional M 'an— Rev . J. P. Miller.
MISSIONS.
FRIDAY.
Our Fields:
/. Our Mission Field at Home — Rev. J. L. Morgan.
2. Our Mission Field Abroad — Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
BENEFICENCE.
SATURDAY.
Systematic Giving in the Early Church — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
How to Cultivate the Spirit of Systematic Giving in the Local
Church— Rev '. G. H. Cox, D. D.
ORDINATION.
REV. R. C. HOLLAND, D. D. Rev. R. L. PATTERSON.
OFFICERS OF CONFERENCES.
NORTHERN CONFERENCE. SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
Pres.—REv. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D. Pres.~ REV. J. A. Linn.
V. Pres.—Rnv. C. I. Morgan. V. Pres.—Rnv. C. A. Brown.
Sec— Rev. G. H. L. Lingde. Sec— Rev. C. P. Fisher.
Treas. — Rev. T. C. Parker. Treas. — Mr. J. C. LingdE.
SENIOR MINISTER.
SIXTY-ONE YEARS IN THE MINISTRY.
REV. G. D. Bernheim, D. D.
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TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING.
Time — Wednesday before the second Sunday in May, 191 1.
Place — St. Paul's, Wilmington, North Carolina.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS OF SYNOD.
Resolved, I. That we hereby endorse the plans and constitutions
used in the organization of Children's Societies and Women's Societies.
Resolved, 2. That we recommend the plans and constitutions thus
used, to our pastors and people, where organizations have not yet
been effected.
Resolved, 3. 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.
Resolved, 4. 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.)
Resolved, 5. That the granting of letters of dismissal from the Lu-
theran church is contrary to the right usage of our church.
Resolved, 6. It shall be the duty of the President to send to the
council of each congregation, through its pastor, or direct, if vacant,
at least two months before the annual meeting of Synod, a full state-
ment of the congregation's financial obligations both to our Synod
and to the United Synod ; and he shall make special effort to secure
the payment, in full, of all obligations. He shall also call attention
to all actions of Synod in which the congregation is concerned.
Resolved, 7. It shall be the duty of all pastors to urge their congre-
gations to meet, in full, all their financial obligations ; and all con-
gregations failing or refusing to do so are hereby required to send up
to the annual meeting of Synod a written statement of the reasons for
the failure, said statement to go into the hands of the committee on
"Tetters and Petitions" for action.
Resolved, 8. That the Apportionment Committee be appointed at
this meeting of Synod (May, 1907) to revise the apportionment tables
and report at the next meeting ; and that hereafter the committee
appointed at one meeting shall report at the next.
Resolved, 9. That the President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall
each receive $20 annually as part remuneration for services rendered.
Resolved, 10. That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the necessary
traveling expenses of members of the Executive Committee in attend-
ing the meetings of the Executive Committee.
Resolved, 1 1 . That it shall be the duty of the Finance Committee each
year to receive and examine the report of the Treasurer, and to audit
the books of the Treasurer ; and for this purpose the Treasurer shall
bring his books to the meeting of Synod ; they shall also report the
amount and character of the Treasurer's bond ; and to them shall be
referred all bills presented to Synod for payment.
Resoled, 12. That the synodical year shall close on April 20th each
year ; that all pastors be required to forward their parochial reports to
the Statistical Secretary not later than that date ; and that the Statis-
tical Secretary's report shall contain a summary and comparative
statement of the statistics of the body.
Resolved, 13. That hereafter the Synod shall meet on Wednesday
before the second Sunday in May at 11 o'clock a. m.
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
One Hundred and Seventh Convention
OF THE
Evang. Lutheran Synod and Ministerium
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina met
in regular annual session in the First Church of Albemarle,
N. C, Rev. H. A. McCullough, pastor, on Wednesday,
May 4, 1910, 2.30 p. m. The President, Rev. V. Y. Boozer,
preached the sy nodical sermon, after which the holy com-
munion was administered to the members of Synod. Im-
mediately thereafter Synod was formally opened by the
President. The roll of ministers was called and the roll of
lay-delegates made up upon the presentation of their cre-
dentials to the Credentials Committee.
SYNODICAL ROLL.
CLERICAL.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. G. D. Bernheim, D. D. (a. e.) 1849 • • Charlotte, N. C.
" G. F. Schaeffer (a. e.) . . . 1863 . . Spartanburg, S. C , R. 4.
3. " L. A. Bikle, D. D. (a.) . . . 1862 . . Concord, N. C.
4. " J. A. Fesperman (a. e..) . . 1865 . . Salisbury, N. C.
5. " Rev. W. R. Ketchie .... 1868 . . Mocksville, N. C, R. 1.
6. " R. L. Brown (a. e.) . . . . 1868 . . Salisbury, N. C, R. 6.
7. " R. C. Holland, D. D. ... 1869 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" E. P. Parker (a. e.) . . . . 1871 . . Gibsonville, N. C.
" Geo. H. Cox, D. D 1872 . . Glass, N. C, R. 1.
" H.M.Brown 1873. . Efird's Mills, N. C.
(a. e.) Absent and excused. (a) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
• SYNODIC AL ROLL— Concluded.
Ministers. When Ordained. Postoffice.
Rev. V. R. Stickley (a. e.) . . . 1875 . . Hartshorn, N. C.
" J. A. Linn 1877 . . Rockwell, N. C.
" Rev. B. S. Brown 1S78 . . Barber, N. C, R. 1.
" T. H. Strohecker (a) . . . 1880 . . Salem, Va.
" A. G. Voigt, D. D 1S83 . . Mt. Pleasant, S. C.
" C. E- T. Fisher 1884 . . Lynchburg, Va.
" H. A Trexler (a. e.) . . .1886. . Salisbury, N. C, R. 3.
" C. B. King, D. D. (a. e.). . 1887 . . Charlotte, N. C.
" C. B Miller (a.) 1S87 . . China Grove, N. C.
" M. M. Kinard, Ph. D . . .1887. . Salisbury, N. C.
" C. A. Brown 1889 . . China Grove, N. C.
" J. H. C. Fisher (a. e.) . . , 1890 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" J. E. Shenk 1890 . . Concord, N. C.
" V. Y. Boozer 1894 . . Lexington, N. C.
"■ H. A. McCullough ... 1895 . . Albemarle, N. C.
" W.A.Snyder 1897. . 12 N. 6thSt., Wil., N. C.
" W. A. Button 1897. . Richfield, N. C.
" C. B. Cox 1898. . Burlington, N. C.
" T. C. Parker ........ 1899 . . Barber, N. C.
" R. R Sowers 1901 . . Salisbury, N. C, R. 1.
" J. E. Morgan 1902 . . Mooresville, N. C.
" C. I. Morgan (a. e.) . . . . 1902 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" C. P. Fisher . " 1903 . Salisbury, N. C, R. 3.
" G. H. E. Lingle 1904 . . Gold Hill, N. C.
" Chas. R. PI ess 1904 . . Concord, N. C.
" J. P. Miller 1889 . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" H. E. H. Sloop 1904 . . Gold Hill, N. C.
" W. B. Aull 1 901 . . China Grove, N. C.
" L,. B. Spracher 1905 . . Salisbury, N. C, R. 4.
" C. K. Helland (a.) .... . . Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
" H. W. Jeffcoat 1892 . . Troutman, N. C.
" R. E. Patterson . . Charlotte, N. C.
" E. A. Shenk 1895 . . Winston-Salem, N. C.
" M. L. Canup 1907 . . High Point, N. C.
" R. A Goodman I9°9 • • Spencer, N. C.
" M. E. Ridenhour 1909 . . Mt. Ulla, N. C.
" S. W. Kuhns 1875 . . Salisbury, N. C.
" J. A. L. Miller 1910 . . Rural Hall, N. C.
" H. E. Beatty 1910 . . 919N. 4thSt.,Wil., N. C.
" C. J. Sox . . Gibsonville, N. C.
ia. e.) Absent and excused. (a.) Absent and no excuse rendered.
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES.
Pastorates. Pastors. Lav-Deeegates.
St. John's (Salis.) . . Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D. . W. M. Cook.
Haven Rev. C. I. Morgan D. B. Efird.
£h™Vs } Rev. R. A. Gooc
Calvary J
St. Mark's (Ch. G.) Rev W. B. Aull
Bethel \
St. Paul's J
Wittenberg ")
Christiana >•
St. James J
Faith •»
Emmanuel j
Organ "1
Ebenezer J
St. Matthew's
St. Peter
Rev. R. R. Sowers .
Rev. J. A. Linn .
Rev. C. P. Fisher . .
lew's \
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Rev. H. A. Trexler
Vacant
Lutheran Chapel 1
Center Grove /
Salem 1
Grace J ' '
St. Luke's >
Concordia J
St. Enoch 1
Trinity /
Lebanon
Providence
St. Matthew's
. S. C. Ketchie.
. M. A. Goodman.
. M. G. M. Fisher.
Rev. B. S. Brown .
Rev. M. L. Ridenhour .
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D.
Rev. T. C. Parker . . .
H. L. Lyerly..
B. R. A. Beaver.
C. A Miller.
G. A. Trexler.
J. A. WinecofT.
L. M. Lippard.
F. R. L. Shaeffer.
B. L- Umberger.
J. W. Felker.
St. Andrew's
Mt. Hermon
St. James (Concord) . Rev. S. W. Kuhns (Sup.) . . Jas. P. Cook.
. . Rev. C. R. Pless J. A. Ritchie. ■
St. John's (Cab). . . Vacant H. C. Ridenhour.
Holy Trinity . . . . Rev. J. P. Miller G. F. McAllister.
Prosperity Rev. J. H. C. Fisher ....
| Rev. G. H. L. Lingle
St. Stephen's
Mt. Olive
Geo. W. Dry.
New Bethel
Luther's
Mt. Zion
. . Rev. W. A Dutton . .
Union Rev. L. B. Spracher
W. S. Blackwelder.
P. A, Hartman.
O MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
PASTORATES WITH PASTORS AND LAY-DELEGATES— Concluded.
Pastorates. Pastors. L ay- Delegates.
Greensboro Rev. J. E. Shenk
Mooresville Rev. J. L. Morgan W. G. Goodman.
Albemarle Rev. H. A. McCullough . . . J. S. Efird.
Ma2!kS . } Rev" H- M- Brown J" L L- Efird.
St. Mark's (Char.) . . Rev. R. L. Patterson .... Edward Scholtz.
St. Paul's (Wil.) . . . Rev. W. A. Snyder A. D. Wessell.
St. Matthew's (Wil.) .Rev. H. E. Beatty W.W.Koch.
Macedonia "I
Peace
Rev. C. B. Cox L. C. Chrisman.
Low's "|
St^Paul^s I" ■ • ' Rev- V> R" Stickley J Rom Smith.
Zion J
Woman's Memorial . Rev. M. L. Canup A. W. Klemme.
Hopewell
Frieden's
} . . . . Rev. C. J. Sox
Sharon j
Augsburg Rev. E. A. Shenk G. C. Hine.
Nazareth
Bethany [-.... Rev. J. A. L. Miller D. E. Beck.
Shiloh
St. Euke's
Pilgrim [ . . . Vacant D. H. Sink.
Reformation
First Church (Lex.) . Rev. V. Y. Boozer M. H. Conrad.
St. Michael's )
Amity \ . . Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat M. F.P. Troutman.
St. Paul's J
Member Ex-Officio — James D. Heilig, Treasurer, Salisbury, N. C.
The President submitted his report, which was received
and held for the proper committee.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Brethren of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North
Carolina :
In presenting this report I desire, first of all, to give due acknowl-
edgment to our kind Heavenly Father for the manifold blessings
bestowed upon us and our churches. By His gracious will we have
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA.
been permitted to pass through another year with our ministerial
ranks unbroken by death, and greatly prospered in the work com-
mitted to us.
And now we have come together in convention, with hearts full of
gratitude and good cheer, to renew and strengthen the bonds of
friendship, to review our work, and to counsel and plan for larger
things. It has been a great honor and a privilege to be permitted
thus to labor together with the Lord in this work for another year, and
we should be thankful for it
Not all has been accomplished that we planned and hoped for, but
marked progress has been made along all lines, with the one ex-
ception of Christian education, and we hope that a year hence as much
can be said of education.
As one evidence of this growth, this awakening of the people to a
higher appreciation of our wonderful opportunities and responsibili-
ties, we note the unprecedented activity in church building. Hand-
some and costly churches have been built in Burlington and Albe-
marle, and the new congregation at L,andis has just completed a
beautiful and substantial structure.
At Mooresville material has been placed and work begun on their
handsome new church, and plans are being considered for a suitable
building at Greensboro the lot having been secured. Of the three
churches just recently dedicated two of them have been erected with-
in the last four years.
Just ten years ago the Synod met with this congregation. It then
had only twenty-seven members and worshiped in its small frame
building. Now behold this magnificent building, complete and
churchly in all of its appointments, and a membership of 103 ! We
congratulate Pastor McCullough and his people on this grand achieve-
ment. It is a worthy monument to their zeal, devotion, and liberality.
These things, together with many other signs of growth, show us
that we are living in the days of large things in church work as well
as in material affairs — large needs, large opportunities, and much ac-
tivity. The Lord's kingdom has assumed larger proportions than ever
before and Christ's people have larger ideas and are doing larger and
more far-reaching things. We should be thankful for the privilege
of living and serving God and men in the Church of Christ at this
time. But we must not forget that to be successful in any work we
must have divine aid. We may plant and water, but the increase
must come from God. Hence in our planning and in our legislation
for the upbuilding of the Church and the extension of the kingdom,
we must, in humility and faith, seek aid from the great Head of the
Church. Our sufficiency is of Him, and our wisdom and strength
must come from Him.
IO MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
Following is the report of my official acts during the year :
RESIGNATIONS AND CALLS ACCEPTED.
1. The resignation of Rev. L. B. Spracher as pastor of Union and
Christiana churches became effective July 10, 1909, and very soon
thereafter he accepted the call of Union church alone and continued
the work there without interruption.
2. On August 1, 1909, Rev. J. A. Linn resigned as pastor of St.
Peter's and St. James, and at once became the pastor of the new pas-
torate of St. James, Christiana, and Wittenberg, having formally ac-
cepted their call.
3. Rev. H. E. H. Sloop resigned the St. Stephen's pastorate and
ceased his labors there September 15, 1909.
4. Rev. Chas. R. Pless, having received and accepted the call from
the St. Andrew's pastorate, took charge July 1, 1909.
5. St. John's, Cabarrus county, became vacant September 30, 1909,
by the resignation of Rev. V. Y. Boozer, who immediately took charge
of the First Lutheran church, Lexington, whose call he had accepted.
6-. Having resigned the Forsyth pastorate, Rev. J. W. Strickler re-
linguished the work and removed to Virginia, September 9, 1909.
7. The Forsyth pastorate was fortunate in securing the services of
Mr. J. A. L. Miller as supply pastor, who entered upon his duties
September 15, 1909. Mr. Miller accepted this call upon the advice of
the Executive Committee of Synod, with a view to his ordination at
this convention of the Synod, after which he will become the regular
pastor of the charge. His services are quite acceptable to the people.
8. On September 15, 1909, Rev. M. L. Canup became pastor of the
Woman's Memorial church, High Point, to which he had been regu-
larly called.
9. On December 2, 1909, Rev. G. S. Bearden notified me that he
had resigned as pastor of St. Matthew's, Wilmington, and had already
left the field.
10. Mr. H. E. Beatty, of the senior class in the United Synod Theo-
logical Seminary, has accepted a call to St. Matthew's church, Wil-
mington, subject to his ordination at this convention of the Synod, to
take effect soon after the adjournment of Synod.
11. Rev. G. H. L. Lingle has resigned the Davidson pastorate, his
resignation having taken effect the 30th of last month. He will on
the 15th of this month, May, 1910, take up the work as pastor of the
St. Stephen's pastorate, whose call he has accepted.
12. Recently Rev. J. E. Shenk notified me that he had resigned
as pastor of St. James, Concord. The resignation took effect May
1, 1910.
13. I have learned that Rev. J. J. Long, of the South Carolina
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Synod, has accepted the call to St. John's, Cabarrus county, but will
not take charge until November next.
14. Rev. C. J. Sox, of the Tennessee Synod, has informed me of his
acceptance of a call to the Frieden's pastorate, and will enter upon
the work there on May 15, 19 10.
15. Rev. J. E. Shenk has just today notified me that he has accept-
ed the call of the Board of Missions to become missionary pastor at
Greensboro, to take charge about June the first.
ACCESSION OF MEMBERS.
1. On November 26, 1909, Rev. M. L. Canup deposited with me his
letter of honorable transfer from the Virginia Synod to this body.
Upon the reception of this letter I received him as a member of the
Synod and authorized his name to be enrolled.
2. On April 26, 1910, Rev. S. W. Kuhns placed in my hands his
letter of honorable dismission from the English Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of the North West, General Council, which letter was entirely
satisfactory. Acting on the authority vested in me by the constitu-
tion I received him and had his name enrolled as a member of this
Synod.
DISMISSIONS.
1. On May 3, 1910, I gave Rev. G. \V. Spiggle a letter of honorable
dismission to the Pittsburg Synod, General Council.
2. On September 22, 1909, Rev. J. W.' Strickler was given a letter
of honorable dismission to the Virginia Synod.
INSTALLATIONS,
i. On June 27, 1909, Rev. H. W. Jeffcoat was formally inducted into
the office of pastor of the Iredell pastorate, at St. Michael's church,
by the President of Synod and Rev. H. A. McCullough.
2. The installation of Rev. C. R. Pless took place at St. Andrew's
church on the occasion of the meeting of the Southern Conference,
July 25, 1909, the President and Rev. C. A. Brown officiating.
3. On August 29, 1909, Rev. B. S. Brown, assisted by Rev. H. W.
Jeffcoat, installed Rev. M. L. Ridenhour pastor of St. Luke's and
Concordia, the service being held at Concordia.
4. January 30, 1910, was a notable day for the congregation of the
Woman's Memorial church at High Point. On that day their first
regular pastor, Rev. M. L. Canup, was installed by the President of
Synod.
DEDICATIONS.
The closing days of the synodical year bear witness to a record in
church dedication that has, perhaps, no parallel in the history of the
Synod.
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r. On April 3, 1910, the handsome and commodious First Lutheran
church, of Lexington, built in 1906, was consecrated to the service of
God, free of any financial incumbrance. The service was conducted
by the President of Synod, who was also the pastor, assisted by Rev.
M. M. Kinard and Rev. H. A. McCullough. Dr. Kinard preached
the dedicatory sermon and Pastor McCullough preached at night.
2. April 24, 1910, witnessed the dedication of the beautiful and
churchly Woman's Memorial church at High Point. Their service
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. L. Canup, assisted by Rev. J.
L. Morgan and the President of Synod. The dedicatory sermon was
preached by Pastor Morgan, and it was eminently fitting that this
should be, as it was he who organized the congregation and superin-
tended the building of the church. Rev. R. L. Patterson preached
at night.
3. May 1, 1910, at 8 o'clock p. m., Christ church, Spencer, which,
although built eleven years ago, had not been dedicated on account
of debt, was declared free of debt and solemnly set apart for holy
purposes. The President of Synod conducted the service, assisted by
the pastor, Rev. R. A. Goodman, and Rev. J. L. Morgan. The ser-
mon was preached by Pastor Morgan, an esteemed former pastor.
These were memorable occasions for the congregations concerned,
and mean much for our Synod on account of the favorable location
of these churches in prosperous towns on the main line of the South-
ern Railway.
SUPPLY WORK.
1. St. John's has been regularly supplied by Rev. J. P. Miller and
Rev. J. H. C. Fisher.
2. During the fall and winter Rev. S. W. Kuhns supplied the Frie-
den's pastorate. Since the first of March Brother Kuhns has been
serving St. James, Concord, as supply.
3. Rev. H. A. Trexler gave St. Peter's preaching service from Oc-
tober until May.
4. Student H. E. Beatty rendered most acceptable service as supply
pastor of the Lexington church during his vacation last year.
VACANCIES.
The Synod is never without some vacancies. At present there are
three— St. Matthew's and St. Peter's, the Davidson pastorate, and St.
James, Concord.
CONFERENCES.
The presidents of the conferences report that each held two meet-
ings during the year. They were well attended and proved both in-
teresting and profitable. Missions, Christian education, and Sunday-
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school work received most attention. A list of the officers will appear
elsewhere.
APPLICANTS FOR ORDINATION.
Mr. Harold E. Beatty, who has just graduated from the United
Synod Theological Seminary, and Mr. J. A. L,. Miller apply for ordi-
nation at this meeting of the Synod.
REARRANGEMENT OF PASTORATES.
In obedience to Synod's instructions, expressed in resolution 5 of
the Report of Committee on Letters and Petitions, I called the repre-
sentatives of the churches named in the resolution to meet in Salis-
bury, July 10, 1909, for a conference with regard to the rearrangement
of certain pastorates. The results of the conference were these : The
separation of Union and Christiana, and also of St. Peter's and St.
James Union then became an independent congregation. St. James,
Christiana, and Wittenberg formed a pastorate, and St. Matthew's
and St. Peter's joined hands again. Union retained Pastor Spracher.
The Rockwell pastorate called Pastor Linn. St. Matthew's and St.
Peter's have not yet secured a pastor.
As far as I have been able to learn this adjustment of the pastorates
is satisfactory to all and the work in all the churches is moving on
nicely and harmoniously. Synod should ratify the action of that
conference and thus make the new arrangement permanent.
EDUCATIONAL.
The little our Synod is doing for the education of her young people
is much to her discredit. True we have our schools at Mt. Pleasant,
and the enrollment of students would indicate that many are availing
themselves of the advantages offered. But the fact is that quite a good
percentage of the students are from homes not of our Synod. Only a
few, comparatively, of the young men and women of our Synod are
enjoying any educational advantages beyond those afforded by the
country and town schools. Our own people need to be aroused on
this all important subject. While advancing along other lines we
have been lagging behind in this.
A year ago the Synod, seeing that the future of the Collegiate In-
stitute was problematical, endeavored to quicken interest in the insti-
tution, and with a little show of enthusiasm made an appropriation
of $1, 000 to aid in its support for this session. I regret to have to
report to you that that money has not been raised, and so you must,
during this convention, provide for the payment of this obligation.
In my judgment it would be unwise to make a new appropriation
with this one unpaid, and yet the school cannot do the work expected
of it, and that should be done, without financial aid from some source.
14 MINUTES E I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
What is to be done ? Must the institution be closed ? Every one will
answer, No ! Situated as our Synod is she cannot afford not to have
her own institution for the training of her young men. And this in-
stitution should be one that will command the confidence of all our
people and enlist their sympathy and support. It should have an
endowment of money, but that which is of more importance is the
endowment of the love and loyalty of its constituency. This is not
to be construed as in any sense a reflection on the institution at Mt.
Pleasant, for it has always been noted for the high standard of its
work, and now it ranks among the best of its class in the State. But
for some reason this institution has not prospered, has never enjoyed
the loyal support of all of our people, and, therefore, has accom-
plished only in part the work for which it was established. All efforts
to rally the people around it have failed. In view of all these things
I believe the time has come for the Synod to seriously consider its
removal to some place where it can better accomplish the work for
our young men that is so much needed. Indeed it is imperative. I,
therefore, recommend that action be taken looking to this end.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The final decision to remove our Theological Seminary from Mt.
Pleasant, S. C, to Columbia, S. C, is known to all. The Central
Committee, charged with selecting plans for the buildings and rais-
ing the money necessary for the erection and equipment of the same,
has employed Rev. M. O. J. Kreps as financial agent to canvass the
churches for this purpose. Although thus authorized by the United
Synod he would like to have authority from each district synod. I
therefore recommend that our Synod endorse the action of said com-
mittee, and that we invite Pastor Kreps to visit our congregations and
present the cause to the people after having made due arrangements
with the President of Synod and the pastors of the churches.
MISCELLANEOUS,
i. At my request, Rev. G. S. Bearden, who joined the North Caro-
lina Methodist Conference last November, has surrendered his Lu-
theran ordination certificate, and it will be filed with the papers of
Synod in the archives.
2. In October last, upon the information that Rev. C. I. Morgan
could not attend the meeting of the South Carolina Synod as the fra-
ternal delegate from this body, but that Rev. Dr. Kinard would at-
tend, I appointed the latter to bear to the said synod the greetings of
this body, which he did.
3. The Greensboro Mission. The Synod knows of the action of
the United Synod authorizing the Board of Home Missions to take
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over the work at Greensboro. After long delay this was done. But
not until quite recently were active steps taken toward the building
of a church and the calling of a missionary. However, all the while
our missionary at High Point has been giving the little congregation
regular service. A recent action cf the Board authorizes Rev. J. E.
Shenk, a member of the board, to report in full to this body their
work, particularly regarding the situation at Greensboro. I ask the
Synod, at some suitable time, to hear Pastor Shenk.
It is a source of deep regret to us that our venerable and esteemed
father, Dr. Bernheim, will be unable on account of failing health, to
be with us during this convention. We shall miss his beaming face,
saintly bearing, and wise counsel.
And now I thank you for your esteem confidence, and uniform
courtesy. I have given to the work of my office my best judgment
and service. Mistakes have been made, but "to err is human," and I
can but beg your forgiveness.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected :
President — Rev. V. Y. Boozer.
Vice-President — Rev. J. E. Shenk.
Secretary — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. H. A. McCullough.
Treasurer— Mr. Jas. D. Heilig.
The hours for Synod 9-12 a. m. and 2-5 p. m. and 8 p. m.
Synod adjourned with the benediction by the President.
The Laymen's Missionary Movement rendered the fol-
lowing program in the evening :
The Need of the Laymen' s Movement in the Lutheran
Church. — Dr. Geo. B. Cromer.
The Layme?i and the Exte?ision of the Kingdom. — Mr. A.
D. Wessell.
The Relation of the Ministry to the Laymen 's Movement. —
Rev. E. C. Cronk.
The King' s Business and my Business. — Prof. G. F. Mc-
Allister.
16 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Along what Lines can the Laymen's Movement Best serve
our Church f — Judge B. B. Miller.
SECOND SESSION.
, The devotional services were conducted by Rev. S. W.
Kuhns.
The officers of Synod were installed by Rev. E. A. Shenk.
Revs. W. H. Greever, D. D., and E. C. Cronk were re-
ceived as advisory members of Synod.
The Treasurer, Mr. Jas. D. Heilig, read his report, which
was referred to the proper committee.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JAMES D. HEILIG, Treasurer,
in account with the evangelical lutheran
Synod oe North Carolina.
synodical fund.
1909. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee .... $ 798 61
12. To amt. Richland 5 00
June 14. To amt. St. Peter's 2 00
Oct. 19. To amt. Union 15 42
To amt. Christ 2 60
Nov. 26. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 25 00
1910.-
Jan. 4. To amt. Shiloh 1 55
Feb. 24. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 30 00
Mch. 29. To amt. Trinity 6 25
To amt. A. L. Barringer 5 oq
April 9. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 8 00
12. To amt. St. Peter's 5 00
15. To amt. New Bethel, Stanly ... 5 00
To amt Mt. Olive 23 40
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 25 25
19. To amt. Organ 15 00
To amt. Ebenezer 5 00
To amt. St. Enoch's 26 00
To amt. Union 10 00
To amt. Haven 10 20
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To amt Center Grove
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . .
April 20. To amt. St. James, Rockwell . . .
To amt St. Martin's
To amt. Macedonia, Stanly
To amt. Concordia
To amt. Lebanon
To amt. St. Matthew's, Davidson . .
To amt. Providence .
To amt. St. Andrew's ......
To amt. Nazareth
To amt. Shiloh
To amt. Augsburg
To amt. Augsburg
To amt. Reformation
To amt. Pilgrim's
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson . .
April 20. To amt. Christiana
To amt. Faith
To amt. Emmanuel's
To amt. Albemarle
To amt. Lutheran Chapel
To amt. Wittenberg
To amt. High Point
To amt. Lexington
To amt. St. Michael's
To amt. Amity
To amt. St. James, Concord ....
To amt. Peace
To amt. Holy Trinity
To amt. St. Luke's
To amt. Low's . . .
To amt. New Bethel
23. To amt. Zion
To amt. Salem
To amt. Grace
To amt. Liberty, N. C
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan
To amt. Bethel
25. To amt. Frieden's
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington.
To amt. St. John's, Cab
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To amt. St. Paul's, Alamance . . . . $ 5 00
To amt. Macedonia 47
To amt. Christ 8 00
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury ... 50 00 $ 1590 84
1910. Cr.
May 12. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . $ 41 50
By amt. chk. Dr. M. L. Stevens . . 9 05
By amt. chk. Henkel & Co . . . 142 49
By amt. chk. Rev. J. E. Shenk ... 10 00
By amt. chk. Rev. V. Y. Boozer . . 32 00
By amt. chk. Rev. H. A. McCullough. 41 63
By amt. chk. Rev. C. A. Brown . . 2 80
By amt. C. E. Board 146 87
By amt. int. on $1500 60 00
2. By amt. chk. sexton 3 00
15. By amt. chk. printing 6 85
16. By amt. chk. printing 5 00
22. By amt. chk. Minutes 147 26 $ 648 45
4. By amt. to balance 942 39
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vSt. Mark's, C. G., S. S . . . 10 92
Providence . 2 00
St. Luke's, Dav 7 50
Augsburg 10 00
St. Michael's 7 00
Trinity 6 25
Augsburg 12 00
St. Peter's 5 00
New Bethel, Stanly . . 2 00
St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 25 25
Organ 20 00
Ebenezer 8 00
Haven 10 20
Center Grove 10 00
Union 10 00
St. Enoch's 28 00
St. Paul's, Wilmington. . . 51 25
St. Matthew's, Dav .... 3 60
$ 1590 84
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To amt. Emmanuel
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To amt. Lexington
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G
To amt. High Point
21. To amt. St. Michael's
To amt. St. Paul's
To amt. Amity
To amt. St. James, Concord . . . .
22. To amt. Peace
To amt. Holy Trinity
To amt. St. Luke's
To amt. Low's
To amt. New Bethel
23. To amt. Zion
To amt. Salem
To amt. Grace
To amt. Frieden's
25. To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus ...
To amt. Mt. Hermon
To amt. St. Paul's, Alamance . .
To amt. Union
To amt. Christ
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury . . .
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17. By amt. chk. Rev. R. A. Goodman
20. By amt. chk. Rev. T. C. Parker .
8. By amt. chk. Rev. J. W. Strickl-er .
5. By amt. chk. Rev. J. A. L. Miller .
3. By amt. chk. Rev. R. A. Goodman
6. By amt. chk. Rev. C. I. Morgan . .
21. By amt. chk. J. A. L- Miller . . .
10. By amt. chk. Rev. V. Y. Boozer .
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Finance Committee . . $ 446 00
Richland 5 00
Low's 13 00
Zion 1 co
Augsburg 8 00
Nazareth 2 75
Shiloh 4 55
St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 35 00
Organ, S. S 11 85
Southern Conference . . 25 00
St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 15 00
St. Paul's Chris. Asso., Wil. 25 00
St. Paul's 5 co
Ebenezer 6 42
Trinity 4 50
Northern Conference ... 40 00
Christ 1 35
P. D. Brown 75 00
St. Peter's . 3 00
New Bethel, Stanly .... 2 50
Southern Conference ... 25 00
St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 18 00
Organ 5 00
St. Enoch's 20 00
Union 10 00
Haven 9 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 36 90
Lebanon 3 60
St. Matthew's 3 25
Providence 2 25
Faith S 00
Emmanuel's 3 co
Albemarle 7 00
Lutheran Chapel 20 00
Wittenberg 1 85
Lexington 6 50
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To amt. St. Mark's, C. G $
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To amt. High Point
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To amt. St. Michael's
To amt. St. Paul's, Davie
To amt. Amity
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To amt. Peace
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To amt. St. Luke's
To amt. Low's
To amt New Bethel
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To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus ....
To amt. Mt. Hermon
To amt. St. Paul's, Alamance . . .
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To amt. St. John's, Salisbury ....
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May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 5.71 57
June 14. To amt. Ebenezer 5 00
Aug. 2. To amt. Organ 20 00
6. To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington. 15 00
Sept/28. To amt. Lutheran Chapel .... 10 00
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Nov. 1. -;~ , „ s 25 00
(To amt. Grace ) J
To amt. Holy Trinity 12 50
22. To amt. Salem 2 50
To amt. Grace 7 50
Dec. 15. To amt. Lebanon 1 75
1 9 10.
Jan. 3. To amt St. John's, Cabarrus .... 30 00
To amt. Lutheran Chapel 10 00
6. To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan 7 85
To amt. Augsburg S. S 10 00
Feb. 16. To amt. Center-Grove 10 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 10 00
Mch. 21. To amt. Haven 15 00
21. To amt. Frieden's 10 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Rowan ... 10 00
29. To amt. Dr. G. H. Cox 5 00
To amt. Trinity 15 00
April 8. To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 10 00
To amt. Christ 5 00
15. To amt. New Bethel, Stanly .... 4 00
To amt. Mt. Olive 5 00
To amt. St. Peter's 10 00
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 40 00
19. To amt. St. Enoch's 30 00
To amt. Union 10 94
20. To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 175 00
To amt. J. H. Rehder 25 00
To amt. Rev. W. A. Snyder .... 5 co
To amt. St. James, Rockwell .... 10 00
To amt. Lebanon 4 25
To amt. St. Matthew's, Davidson . . 3 00
To amt. Providence 3 00
April 20. To amt. Reformation 3 00
To amt. Pilgrim's 6 00
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson ... 6 00
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 23
To atnt. Christiana $ 7 50
To amt. Faith 13 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 7 o'o
To amt. Albemarle 10 00
To amt. Lutheran Chapel 5 00
To amt. Wittenberg 5 co
To amt. Lexington 10 00
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 10 00
To amt. High Point 15 00
21. To amt. St. Michael's 8 90
To amt. St. Paul's 3 00
To amt. Amity 3 10
To amt. St. James, Concord .... ioo 00
22. To amt. Peace - 1 00
To amt. Holy Trinity 12 50
To amt. St. Luke's 5 00
To amt. Low's 5 00
To amt. New Bethel 2 00
23. To amt Zion 4 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan 17 07
To amt. Bethel 15 co
To amt. Frieden's ..... 2 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington. 10 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Alamance ... 2 50
To amt. Macedonia 25 00
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 100 00 $ 1557 43
1909. Cr.
May 12. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . $ 358 33
June 14. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . 166 67
Sept. 8. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L- Morgan . . 166 67
Oct. 8. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . 83 33
Dec. 21. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . 100 00
1910.
Feb. 3. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . 100 00
Mch. 29. By amt. chk. Rev. J. L. Morgan . . 50 00 $ 1025 00
May 4. By amt. to balance 532 43
$ 1557 43
united synod — home missions.
1909. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 273 38
Nov. 4. To amt. Holy Trinity 7 71
5. To amt. Organ 7 95
24
MINUTES E. t,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
S. To amt. Augsburg S. S $ 4 74
To amt. Christ 2 50
16. To amt. St. Michael's 10 00
To amt. St. Michael's S. S 3 19
16. To amt. St. Paul's, Davie 4 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Davie S. S . . . 1 00
To amt. Amity 2 10
23. To amt. Union 8 06
To amt. Union S. S 2 60
Dec. 15. To amt. Providence 1 78
To amt. St. Matthew's 1 00
To amt. Lebanon 2 75
To amt. Lebanon S. S 1 00
To amt. Salem S. S . 3 21
1910.
Jan. 16. To amt. Augsburg 20 00
Mch. S. To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 10 00
29. To amt. Trinity 10 18
April iS. To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte, S. S . 63 00
19. To amt. Ebenezer 2 00
To amt. Union 15 00
To amt. Haven S. S 10 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington i . 123 00
To amt. Lebanon 3 29
To amt. Providence 1 47
20. To amt. Augsburg 4 26
To amt. Pilgrim's 5 00
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson ... 5 00
To amt. Faith 5 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 1 00
To amt. Lexington 20 00
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 10 00
To amt. High Point 14 00
To amt. St. Michael's 6 79
22. To amt. St. James, Concord .... 121 00
April 22. To amt. Peace 3 00
To amt. Holy Trinity 29 70
To amt. St. Luke's ........ 8 00
To amt. Low's 2 50
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan 26 60
To amt. Bethel, Rowan 36 00
April 23. To amt. Frieden's . 6 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington. 22 00
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 25
To amt. Mt. Hermon $ 5 00
To amt. Macedonia S. S 4 00
April 25. To amt. St. John's, Sal 68 00 $ 997 76
1909. Cr.
May 12. By amt. chk. J. M. Rhodes $ 273 38
Dec. 21. By amt. chk. J. M. Rhodes .... 60 38 $ 333 76
May 4. By amt. to balance 664 00
iyuy.
May
4-
13-
20.
25-
June
3-
July
1.
26.
Nov.
4-
1910.
Jan.
19.
24.
26.
Feb.
1.
10.
$ 997 76
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
DR.
To amt. Finance Committee . . $ 223 1 1
■ To amt. Salem S. S 8 25
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G., S. S . . . 30 85
To amt. Albemarle S. S 5 07
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus, S S . 9 00
To amt. Center Grove 213
To amt. Pilgrim's 7 00
To amt. St. Luke's 3 55
To amt. Lebanon S. S 2 46
To amt. Haven 7 00
To amt. Holy Trinity S. S 4 37
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 10 00
To amt. Haven S. S 5 00
To amt. St. Enoch 45 00
To amt. Trinity 21 00
To amt. Mooresville 6 88
To amt. Augsburg 16 52
To amt. Haven It 6 86
To amt. Union 15 47
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G .... 9 65
To amt. Frieden's 7 50
To amt. Christ .... .... 3 45
Mch. 8. To amt. St. Mark's, C G., S. S . . . 15 62
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte . . 75 00
21. To amt. Augsburg 13 00
To amt. St. Michael's 16 21
To amt. Amity ... 9 00
April 7. To amt. Augsburg S. S 4 00
8. To amt. Mooresville 7 20
To amt. Organ S. S 4 00
To amt. Christ 2 53
26 MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
To amt. New Bethel $ 2 50
15. To amt. Center Grove S. S 4 00
19. To amt. Organ 6 00
To amt. Ebenezer 2 00
To amt. Union 16 43
To amt. Union S. S 3 00
April 19. To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 123 00
20. To amt. Lebanon 6 04
To amt. Lebanon S. S 4 50
To amt. Providence 3 28
To amt. Pilgrim's 5 00
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson . . 5 00
To amt. Albemarle 26 00
To amt. Albemarle S. S 26 00
To amt. Lexington 10 00
To amt. Lexington S. S 5 50
To amt St. Mark's, C. G 10 00
To amt. High Point 14 00
To amt. St. Michael's 8 28
To amt. St. Paul's S. S 4 06
To amt. Amity S. S 3 54
To amt. St. James, Concord .... 121 00
22. To amt. Peace 3 00
To amt. Holy Trinity ........ 29 70
To amt. St. Luke's 8 00
To amt. Low's 2 50
23. To amt. Zion 3 00
24. To amt. Lutheran Chapel .... 3 75
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington. 10 00
To amt. Mt. Hermon 5 00
To amt. Macedonia 7 23
To amt. Macedonia S. S . 2 00
To amt. Union S. S 6 50
To amt. St. John's, Salisbury . . . 66 00 $ 1152 49
1909. Cr.
May 4. By amt. chk. J. A. Cline $ 218 36
Dec. 21. By amt. chk. J. A. Cline 99 43
1910.
Feb. 25. By amt. chk. J. A. Cline 12S 88 $ 446 67
By amt. to balance 715 82
I 1 152 49
By error ... 10 00
MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 27
THEOEOGICAE PROFESSOR'S SAEARY.
1909. DR.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee ... $ 97 60
Aug. 6. To amt. Augsburg 2 00
1910.
Mch. 29. To amt. Trinity ... .... 1 00
April 18. To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 400
19. To amt. St. Enoch's 5 00
To amt. Union 5 00
To amt. Haven 2 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 8 20
20. To amt. Pilgrim's 2 00
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson ... 2 00
To amt. Faith 2 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 1 00
To amt. Albemarle 2 00
To amt. Lexington . 1 00
To amt. St. Mark's, C.G 275
To amt. Hjgh Point 1 00
22. To amt. St. Michael's 3 60
To amt. St. Paul's 1 00
To amt. Amity 1 00
To amt. St. James, Concord .... 6 00
To amt. Peace 1 00
To amt. Holy Trinity 3 00
To amt. St. Luke's 2 00
23. To amt. Salem 2 So-
To amt. Grace 2 50
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan .... 5 00
To amt. Bethel, Rowan 2 80
To amt. Frieden's 3 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Wilmington. 5 00
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus . . . , 5 00
To amt. Christ 2 00
25. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury .... 8 00 $ 192 25
1910. Cr.
May 12. By amt. chk. Hon. C. M. Efird $ 133 00 $ 133 00
1910.
May 4. By amt. to balance 59 25
$ 192 25
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church extension.
1909. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee .... $ 106 70
1910.
Mch. 29. To amt. Trinity 1 00
April 8. To amt Christ's . 1 00
12. To amt. St. Peter's 2 00
15. To amt. New Bethel, Stanly .... 1 00
18. To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte ... 2 00
19. To amt. Organ 4 00
To amt. Ebenezer 2 00
To amt. St. Enoch's 1 00
To amt. Union 2 50
To amt. Haven 1 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Wilmington . . 4 to
20. To amt. Lebanon 1 00
To amt. St. Matthew's, Davidson . . 1 00
To amt. Providence * 1 00
To amt. Augsburg 1 00
To amt. Faith 3 00
To amt. Emmanuel's 1 00
To amt. Albemarle 1 00
To amt. Lexington 1 c o
To amt. High Point 1 00
21. To amt. St. Michael's 1 80
To amt. St. Paul's 1 00
To amt. Amity 1 00
22. To amt. St. James, Concord- .... 3 00
To amt. Peace 1 00
To amt. Holy Trinity 1 50
To amt. St. Luke's . 1 00
23. To amt. Grace 1 00
To amt. St. Paul's, Rowan ..... 2 00
To amt. Bethel, Rowan 1 40
To amt. Salem 1 00
To amt. St Matthew's, Wilmington 3 00
To amt. St. John's, Cabarrus ... 1 50
To amt. Mt. Hermon 2 eo
To amt. Christ . . 1 00
25. To amt. St. John's, Salisbury. ... 4 00 $ 166 50
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
29
1909.
May 12. By amt. check
1910.
May 4. By amt. balance
Cr.
1909.
May
4-
12.
Sept.
20,
Nov.
4-
22.
26.
Dec.
1.
6.
27
27.
27.
1910.
Jan.
3-
4-
8.
8.
Mch.
21.
April
7.
20.
22.
23-
25-
1909.
May
12.
Dec.
21.
1910.
Feb.
25-
May
4-
106 70 I 106 70
59 80
orphan home.
Dr.
To amt. Finance Committee . .
To amt. Christ
To amt. Richland
To amt. St. Stephen's
To amt. Holy Trinity S. S . . .
To amt. Faith
To amt. Organ
To amt. St. Mark's, Charlotte .
To amt. Augsburg S. S
To amt. Haven
To amt. St. Mark's, C. G., S. S.
To amt. Holy Trinity S. S . . .
To amt. Union
To amt. Lebanon
To amt. Holy Trinity
To amt. Nazareth
To amt. Christ S. S
To amt. Lexington
To amt. Grace
To amt. Salem . .
To amt. St. Michael's
To amt. St Mark's, C. G., S. S.
To amt. Lebanon . .
To amt Holy Trinity
To amt. Bethel, Rowan ....
To amt Macedonia . .
To amt. Macedonia S. S . . .
Cr.
By amt. chk. Treas.
By amt. chk. Treas
By amt. chk. Treas
By amt. chk
37 23
3 62
2 30
2 45
2 93
7 15
5 84
70 65
21 41
3 5°
17 5°
8 00
7 00
3 80
8 28
3 5o
5 38
12 75
6 cS
5 92
5 00
6 13
35
10 00
2 70
15 00
1 32
37 23
98 44
99 62
40 50 .
166 50
275 79
275 79
30 minutes e. i,. synod of north carolina.
collegiate institute.
1909. Dr.
May 4. To aint. Finance Committee - • $ 20 95
1910.
April 15. To amt. New Bethel, Stanly ... 5 00
19. To amt. Organ 8 00
To amt. Ebenezer ......... 4 00
20. To amt. Faith 25 00
To amt. Emmanuel's ...... 3 00
To amt. Lexington 1 00
To amt. St. Michael's 3 40
To amt. St. Paul's 71
To amt. Amity 1 00
22. To amt. St. Mark's, C. G 10 00
To amt. Zion 2 00
To amt. Bethel 4 50
25. To amt St. Paul's, Alamance ... 2 50
To amt. Low's 2 50
To amt. Salem 5 00
To amt. Grace ........... 5 00 $ 104 56
1909. Cr.
May 12. By amt. chk. per Prof. McAllister . $ 20 95 $ 20 95
1910.
May 4. By amt. balance 83 61
$ 104 56
By error 1 00
publication board.
1910. Dr.
May 25. To amt. Holy' Trinity ..... $ 10 00
disabled ministers' fund.
1909. Dr.
May 4. To amt. Finance Committee . . . . $ 23 75
1910.
April 20. To amt. New Bethel 2 00
To amt. St. Luke's, Davidson ... 1 00
21. To amt. St. Paul's 1 00
23. To amt. Pilgrim's 1 00
To amt. Amity 1 83
To amt. Zion 1 oof 31 58
minutes e. e. synod oe north caroeina. 31
1909. Cr.
May 12. By ami chk. J. L-. Sifferd $ 23 75 $ 23 75
1910.
May 4. By balance 7 83
$ 3i 58
Synodical Treasury $ 942 39
Home Missions 478 37
Beneficiary Education 392 72
Synodical Missionary 532 43
United Synod Home Missions . . . 664 00
Foreign Missions 705 82
The*o. Prof. Salary 59 25
Church Extension 59 80
Orphan Home 40 50
Collegiate Institute 83 61
Publication Board 10 00
Disabled Ministers' Fund 7 83
In Bank $ 3976 52
Error 20
$ 3976 72
Most respectfully submitted,
JAMES D.- HEILIG, Treasurer.
May 4, 1910.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., Secretary of the Executive
Committee, read the Executive Committee's report which
was referred to the proper committee.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee held six meetings during the year. Much
and varied business came before your committee. Beneficiary educa-
tion and mission work within the bounds of the Synod received most
special and prayerful attention. It has been the steady aim and pur-
pose of the committee to encourage and help all the mission congre-
gations of the Synod to the extent of its ability, and at the same time
to use all economy consistent with good judgment, in the expenditure
of the Synod's money collected for this department of the church's
work. The mission work, as per quarterly reports of the missionar-
ies, is in growing condition. The chief cause of regret is that we are
32 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
not able to reach out and occupy other waiting fields white to the
harvest within the bounds of our Synod. Following missions have
been under the care of the Executive Committee for the past year :
Haven Church. At the beginning of the synodical year, the Synod
stood pledged for $120 to this congregation. During this year the
church has done the best work in her history. She now assumes self-
support with all indebtedness liquidated on parsonage as well as church
building. She has a bright future. Rev. C. I. Morgan remains with
Haven congregation on his return from his trip abroad.
Spencer. This work is composed of Christ's church, East Spencer,
and Calvary on the west side. May 4, 1909, Rev. R. A. Goodman an-
nounced to Executive Committee his acceptance of the call to become
pastor, to begin work July 1, 1909. Salary to be $600. Christ's church
pledged $350 of the amount. Whatever could be raised by the pastor
on the west side to be deducted from the remaining $ 250 and balance
to be paid by Executive Committee. Calvary raised $48. Executive
Committee paid $ 202. The work at Christ church is assuming more
permanent shape and proportions. The church building now free
from debt was dedicated May 1, 1910. Debt on parsonage is being
rapidly reduced. There is fine prospect for growth in Christ's church.
The Calvary congregation on the west side is beginning to promise
success. Rev. Mr. Goodman is now holding regular church services
and conducting Sunday-school on the west side. This was not possi-
ble for the greater part of the year. No place could be secured to
hold the services. Finally St. Joseph's Episcopal chapel was secured
from the vestry of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Salisbury, without
any cost to mission or Executive Committee till the chapel for Calvary
congregation could be erected. Mr Goodman reports $500 in sight
for said chapel, and that he has secured a builder's estimate for that
amount. The building of the chapel is delayed by the effort to secure
in exchange the lot we hold for a more desirable one.
Lebanon Pastorate. Rev. Theo. C. Parker is still the faithful pastor
of this charge. East year the Executive Committee paid $ 120 towards
pastor's salary, but in accord with the policy of urging self-help, the
churches assumed 10 per ct. of the committee's former obligation and
so left your committee to pay this year only $108.
St. Andrew's, Concord. Committee resolved to give to this church
at the rate of $75 per year. Rev. Chas. R. Pless to assume duties of
pastor, August 1, 1909.
Forsyth Mission. August 4, 1909, committee accepted resignation
of Rev. J. W. Strickler. President of Synod was authorized by your
committee to place Mr. J. A. E. Miller in charge of the mission till
this meeting of Synod and President to direct Mr. Miller for the time.
MINUTES E. I,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 33
Committee assumed $154 towards his support. Churches served,
pledged $246. Reports of his work gathered from different sources
go to prove Mr. Miller's adaptedness to this particular wdrk.
Lexington. Rev. V. Y. Boozer, President of Synod, became pastor
of the First Lutheran church, Lexington, October 1, 1909. He reported
67 active members when he took charge of the work.
The Executive Committee aids this congregation to the amount of
$300. Special credit is due this tireless band of workers whose efforts
have resulted in their having a church clear of debt and dedicated to
God, April 3, 1910.
Woman's Memorial Church, High Point. This is one of the young
mission churches of the Synod. It is full of promise, under the lead-
ership of Rev. Martin Luther Canup. It is aided by the Woman's
Synodical Missionary Society of the North Carolina Lutheran Synod.
The church was dedicated, April 24, 1910.
Greensboro. Whilst this most important mission within the bounds
of the North Carolina Synod is under the fostering care of the United
Synod's Home Mission Board, still this Synod and her Executive
Committee feel a very keen interest in the work of the mission, and
by agreement the missionary pastor at High Point has been regularly
supplying the mission at Greensboro with services. His services how-
ever are all needed at High Point, and Greensboro is greatly in need
of a pastor to give his entire time to the work at that place. Such
arrangement is fondly anticipated in the near future on the part of
the board and most heartily endorsed by your Executive Committee.
Synodical Missionary. Rev. J. L. Morgan has been actively en-
gaged in the missionary work of the Synod. He has been giving
special attention to the work at Landis and Mooresville. He reports
the church building at Landis practically complete. The Executive
Committee resolved to aid in the building at Landis to the amount of
$400 on condition that the church building shall cost not less than
|2,ooo.
Mooresville. Rev. J. L. Morgan took up his residence in Moores-
vtfle, Sept. 15, 1909. His aim was to have immediate personal super-
vision of the work of construction and rush the building to comple-
tion. Some delay has been experienced, but the missionary reports
that the work of excavation has been completed and the materials for
the building are on the ground. The Executive Committee resolved
to aid in the construction of this church building to the amount of
$800, provided the congregation shall erect a building to cost not less
than $4,200.
The church at Mooresville promises to grow into a good strong con-
gregation. The missionary has visited a number of other towns in
34 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OP NORTH CAROLINA.
the bounds of the Synod and investigated our interests. These will
be taken up in due time by our missionary.
SynodicalmChurch Building Fund. At the last annual convention
of Synod the Executive Committee was charged with the duty of col-
lecting the unpaid amounts subscribed by individuals in our con-
gregations to the church building fund when Rev. C. B. Miller
made the canvass of the churches. The effort has been made
by your committee, the synodical missionary, and secretary of
Executive Committee. A formal letter of statement and appeal
was sent all our pastors in whose charges such subscriptions
were unpaid with the request that they aid in collecting the small
amounts. The statement was further made that by invitation the
synodical missionary would be glad to visit and aid in collecting
amounts when the same would justify such expense on his part. The
replies were to the effect that in almost all cases the pastor could do
more in this respect than the missionary.
The result is the Executive Committee has been able to accomplish
very little in this line.
Beneficiary Educatio?i. The Synod has three students in the Theo-
logical Seminary at Charleston, S. C, Messrs. Beatty, Smith, and
Kester. To each of them the committee has paid $125, for the year
just closed. The three classes are represented by these young men.
The dean, in the name of the faculty, gives an entirely satisfactory re-
port of the work and standing of the young men.
There are five young men, also beneficiaries of this Synod, in col-
lege with the ministry in view. Two at Newberry, Messrs. Bame and
Cobb, and three at Roanoke, Messrs. Rickard, Park, and Thomas.
Each received $75. Encouraging reports were sent to the Executive
Committee from the heads of the respective colleges attended by these
beneficiaries as to standing, habits of study, and deportment. Mr.
W. H. Dutton is also a beneficiary student in the Collegiate Institute
on Southern Conference scholarship.
Other Items. At the last convention of this Synod the Executive
Committee was charged with the duty of preparing a "blank report
on the State of the Church" (see Minutes, 1909, p. 30). But as resd-
lution does not agree with constitution (see Sec. 7, page 46) Execu-
tive Committee recommends that Synod rescind the action whereby
this duty was imposed on said committee.
Finally. In view of present educational conditions and needs with-
in the bounds of the North Carolina Lutheran Synod, the Executive
Committee expresses the earnest hope that the Synod may at this
annual convention take such steps as may be necessary to provide a
school for the Synod equal to the demands upon us as the mother
MINUTES E. E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA. 35
synod of the United Synod in the South. A school that shall carry
out the aims and purposes of the fathers of this Synod who made pos-
sible the best we have had and pointed the way to the best of which
we are capable.
Respectfully submitted,
V. Y. BOOZER,
J. E. SHENK,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
M. M. KINARD,
C. A. BROWN,
JAS. D. HEILJG,
B. B. MILLER.
The President appointed the following
STANDING COMMITTEES.
1. On Presidents Report.— -Revs. G. H. Cox, D. D., R. L,.
Patterson, A. G. Voigt, D. D., J. E. Shenk, and Messrs.
W. M. Cook and M. A. Goodman.
2. On State of the Church.— Revs. R. C. Holland, D. D.,
C. A. Brown, and Messrs. S. C. Ketchie and H. L,. Eyerly.
3. On Church Institutions and Education. — Revs. B. S.
Brown, W. A. Snyder, J. A. Linn, M. M. Kinard, and
Messrs. J. S. Efird, M. G. M. Fisher, and B. L. Umberger.
• 4. On Executive Committee' s Report. — Revs. J. P. Miller,
H. M. Brown, M. E. Canup, and Messrs. A. D. Wessell
and H. C. Ridenhour.
5. On Minutes and Unfinished Business. — Revs. E- B.
Spracher, C. R. Pless, M. E. Ridenhour, and Messrs. A. W.
Klemme and J. A. Winecoff.
6. On Letters and Petitions. — Revs. J. L. Morgan, S. W.
Kuhns, G. H. L. Eingle, and Messrs. D. H. Sink and J. I.
L. Efird.
7. On Vacancies. — Revs. H. W. Teffcoat, W. R. Ketchie,
and Messrs. J. A. Ritchie and B. R. A. Beaver.
8. On Finances.— Messrs. J. P. Cook, W. W. Koch, J. R.
Smith, and G. F. McAllister.
36 MINUTES E. h. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
9. On Appropriations. — Revs. E. A. Shenk, C. B. Cox,
and Messrs. L,. M. Lippard and G. A. Trexler.
10. On Apportionme?its. — Revs. W. B. Aull, T. C. Parker,
R. A. Goodman, and Messrs. P. A. Hartman and Frank
Schaeffer.
11. On Pastoral Districts.— Revs. W. A. Dutton, H. K. H.
Sloop, and Messrs. Chas. A. Miller and D. E. Beck.
The Secretary's report was read and received :
REPORT OF SECRETARY. •
Your Secretary had 2,000 copies of last year's Minutes printed and
distributed according to terms of contract at a cost of $147.26. Bill
of same has been presented toTreasurer of Synod and paid.
The last copy of bound Minutes was 1901. The Secretary had the
Minutes from 1901 to 1909 bound into another neat volume by our
Publication Board at a cost of $1.50. This makes five uniform vol-
umes of bound Minutes.
The printing of the various blanks requested of the Secretary was
duly attended to.
The contract for the printing of 2,000 copies of the Minutes of this
convention has been ejiven to Messrs. Henkel & Company at $1.81 per.
page, price and terms the same as last year. All other work relative
to the office has received prompt and conscientious attention.
Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULLOUGH.
The Report of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
North Carolina College was read with the Report of the
Principal of Collegiate Institute. The reports were referred
to the Committee on Church Institutions.
THE REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina,
Dear Brethren : I herewith submit my annual report as Chair-
man of the Board of Trustees of the Collegiate Institute. In compli-
ance with the resolution passed by Synod at its convention, on May 17,
1909, the Board of Trustees elected Prof. G. F. McAllister, principal
of the Collegiate Institute. The board not having the funds necessary
to provide for the agency recommended by Synod for the collection
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of the $1,000 pledged by Synod to the institute, by resolution, made
it a part of the work of the principal to canvass the churches for this
purpose. After advising the board that it would be impossible for
the principal to make a thorough canvass of Synod in connection
with all the other duties devolving upon him, Prof. McAllister accept-
ed the position of principal with the understanding that he would do
such canvassing as was practicable.
On the night of June 12th last, the north building on the institute
grounds, known as the Ludwig society hall (formerly the II. 2. (p.)
was struck by lightning and totally destroyed, together with practic-
ally all the contents. In this building were the L,udwig literary
society hall and three recitation rooms, including the physical and
chemical laboratories, a collection of geological and biological speci-
mens and a number of curios. A meeting of the board was called
June 17th to devise ways and means of meeting the emergency and
providing the necessary quarters for conducting the work of the in-
stitute for the coming session. There was insurance on the burnt
building and contents to the amount of $550. The whole amount of
insurance was collected. It was decided by the board to erect on the
college grounds a dining hall to be paid for with the insurance money,
and thus make available two rooms for school purposes in the south
building, or Gerhardt society hall. A building — feet by — feet,
two stories high, with a dining-room, kitchen, pantry, cloak room
and basement was accordingly erected, only the dining-room and
kitchen being completed. This rendered it possible to carry on the
work of the institute for the session, though more room was much
needed. Revs. J. E. Shenk, V. Y. Boozer, and the principal were ap-
pointed a committee to make an appeal for funds sufficient to erect a
modern school building on the college grounds.
There have been enrolled during the session 102 young men, and
the work of the institution has been carried on with success. The re-
port of the principal gives a more detailed account of the year's work,
and his report is submitted along with this report. Your attention is
respectfully directed to matters of vital importance to the institution,
as brought out in the principal's report.
The terms of the following members of the Board of Trustees expire
with this meeting of Synod, namely : Revs. H. A. McCullough and
V. Y. Boozer, and Messrs. W. H. Fisher, Geo. E. Ritchie, M. B. Stick-
ley and G. W. Dry.
Respectfully submitted,
h. c. McAllister, chairman
Board of Trustees.
April 30, 1910.
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REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUS-
TEES OF THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.
To the Honorable Board of Trustees :
Gentlemen : I beg to submit my annual report of this, the seventh
session of the Collegiate Institute, which closes May 18, 1910.
Rev. J. P. Miller having relinquished the position of co-principal of
the Collegiate Institute in May, 1909, and the North Carolina Evan-
gelical Lutheran Synod having recommended that you elect a princi-
pal, I was on May 17, 1909, elected to that position. Upon the rec-
ommendation of Synod that the Board of Trustees provide an agency
for devising and executing a plan for raising the supplement pledged
by Synod to the institute, and that the principal, as far as may be
consistent with the duties of his office, visit among the churches of
Synod, to foster the spirit of Christian education, and mature a larger
devotion to the school of Synod, you, by resolution, made it a part of
the work of the principal to canvass the Synod in behalf of the above
named objects. Realizing the two-fold responsibility of the position,
and the difficulty of complying with the requirements unless favora-
ble arrangements for teaching staff could be effected, I asked for time
to consider. On June the 10th, I accepted the principalship with the
understanding that I should do such canvassing of the congregations
as my duties at the institute would permit, and immediately set about
to prepare for the publication of catalogue and a thorough canvass of
our territory for students. Almost at the outset, June the 12th, we
suffered a severe blow in the destruction, by fire, of one of the insti-
tute buildings. A meeting of the board was called June 17th to devise
ways and means of providing the necessary rooms for conducting the
work of the institute for the ensuing session. After canvassing the
entire situation, the board resolved to use the insurance money real-
izable from the burnt building, $500 in amount, in the erection of a
boarding hall on the institute grounds, thus making available for
school purposes three rooms in the Gerhard society hall. Accord-
ingly a building committee was appointed with Mr. W. H. Fisher as
chairman, which committee erected the house, completing only the
dining hall and kitchen on the ground floor. At this same meeting,
a committee, composed of Revs. J. E. Shenk, V. Y. Boozer, and the
principal of the institute, was appointed to make an appeal for funds
with which to erect a modern school building on the institute grounds
in the place of the one burned. Something of the efforts of this com-
mittee will be given later in this report.
The principal was fortunate in retaining the services of Rev. Prof.
J. P. Mille? for one hour per week as instructor in English Bible.
Profs. D. B. Welsh, J. B. Moose, and Capt. W. B. Porcher are the
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new members of the faculty which is composed of five regular profes-
sors and a sixth who teaches one hour per week. The work of these
men has been faithful and efficient. Profs. Moose and Welsh assisted
the principal in conducting the canvass for students during the sum-
mer, and their work was quite satisfactory.
The session opened September the 8th with a flattering enrollment
which was increased during the session to 102, a larger number than
has been enrolled for several years. The enrollment represents classes
as follows : Sophomores, 8 ; Freshmen, 9 ; Sub-Freshmen, 29 ; Inter-
mediate (Preparatory), 38; Junior (Preparatory), 18.
Faithful and efficient work has been done by the students, on the
whole, and the full membership of the advanced classes, at least, will
be promoted. In addition to the class-room work which is equal to
that done in the full fledged colleges, so far as the course of study in
the institute goes, the usual good wcrk in rhetoricals,— debate, ora-
tory, and declamation, has been done. The institute has acquired
something of a reputation for excellence in this department, and it
has been our policy to maintain and strengthen the work of the de-
partment. Literary society work is required of all classes — the stu-
dents being graded on their work, and the three literary societies
meet at regular hours, once a week, being conducted under the per-
sonal supervision of members of the faculty. Six young men will
graduate from the institute at the approaching commencement. It is
gratifying to the faculty that all of these young men purpose to com-
plete their college education, which they will be able to do in two
years. One of the number is preparing himself for the Gospel ministry.
The general deportment and application of the students has been
exemplary. There have been comparatively very few serious breaches
of the regulations. Our opinion of the value of the modified system
of military government as a means of securing regularity, applica-
tion, and manly deportment, has been confirmed by the two years'
trial which we have given it at the institute. The general health of
the school has been excellent. A rather serious interruption was ex-
perienced in January by a smallpox scare which temporarily reduced
the attendance more than 50 per cent. Precautions were taken against
contagion, and there was but one mild case. With this exception and
several cases of measles later in the spring, there has been no inter-
ruption on account of sickness.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Receipts.
From tuition, room rent, and fees to date $2185 32
From Invested Endowment 72 75
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From rent of land # $ 19 83
From Uncollected Endowment Note 5 00
Total $2282 90
DISBURSEMENTS.
For printing, catalogues, stationery, etc $ 159 85
For postage 47 11
For advertising ... 85 78
For canvassing (including spring canvass) 184 50
For fuel for dormitories, recitation rooms, etc 119 55
For service bell ringing, sweeping, etc 62 40
For supplies for office, recitation and reading rooms .... 74 30
For phone, lectures, etc 17 03
For improvements 76 78
For salaries to date 1378 82
Total $2206 12
Cash on hand 76 78
$2282 90
The principal is obligated for salaries — exclusive of his own — to the
amount of $2,103. There is yet due and collectable on tuition, etc.,
about $500.
It will be seen from the above statement that the necessary expense
of conducting the institute has increased with the growth of the school
and the rise in cost of everything to be purchased. It will be further
seen that the maximum amount pledged by Synod will be necessary
to finance the institute successfully this year.
Preparatory to making a canvass of the churches as contemplated
by the action of Synod and the board, I sent out letters in October to
all the pastors of Synod with a view to arranging dates, etc. Quite a
number of the pastors replied promptly suggesting times etc., most
suitable to them and their people. Circumstances at the institute,
the nature and extent of my duties there rendered it absolutely im-
practicable for me to begin this canvass as early as I had hoped. Early
in this year, I began my visitation of the churches. About fifteen
churches have been visited, at all of which I made an address designed
to increase the interest of our people in Christian education and de-
develop a greater liberality in the support of the work. The pastors
of all congregations not visited have been written to and requested
to take this matter up with their people. I was kindly received by
the pastors and people visited, and practically every congregation
where the cause was presented responded to the appeal for finan-
cial assistance for Christian education within our own Synod. The
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manner of dealing with the matter varied in different congregations.
A few congregations included their share of Synod's pledge in their
annual budget ; others took up collections ; and still others de-
cided upon an amount to be raised along with their regular synodical
apportionment. At several churches the councils wanted to know
what their share was. I explained that no apportionment had been
made by Synod, later bringing the matter to the attention of the
Executive Committee of Synod. The President of Synod informed
me that the Executive Committee did not feel warranted in making
such apportionment. Subsequently, I endeavored to get the congre-
gation visited to assume amounts which in the aggregate for the
whole Synod would make a total equal to the maximum pledged by
Synod. The canvass did not extend to all the churches, nor could it
be made in the season most favorable for collecting money. In all
cases the amounts raised were to be sent to the Treasurer of Synod.
The result will appear in his report.
Canvassing for more than two months during the summer ; teach-
ing twenty periods a week during the session ; collecting, keeping
accounts, and having the general management of the school ; together
with the visitation of churches has given the principal a full pro-
gram. So much so that no time has been left to get into the field to
solicit funds for a new building and the improvement of the insti-
tute's equipment. The principal has done a great deal of correspond-
ence seeking to interest men of large means in the better equipment
and endowment of the institute, believing that if one or more large
gifts could be secured, numerous smaller amounts would be given by
individuals throughout our church. I have nothing tangible to re-
port, though one or two replies of an encouraging nature were re-
ceived from men of wealth. There is a wealthy gentleman of ad-
vanced age living near the institute who has expressed a purpose to
leave something to the school.
Some valuable additions have been made to our equipment during
this scholastic year. Mr. Chas. J. Parker donated to the institute an
excellent globe. Mrs. Dr. P. A. Barrier presented to the institute
library a number of books from the library of her husband, the late
Dr. P. A. Barrier, for a long time a member of the Board of Trustees.
Mrs. Barrier also gave in trust to the institute valuable anatomical
specimens. The institute entered a subscription contest conducted
by the Concord Times and with an expenditure of $75 for livery hire,
etc., won the first prize, a Cote upright piano valued at $400. This
piano was placed in the chapel, and is now used regularly in connec-
tion with the morning devotional exercises.
Whilst the work of the institute has progressed remarkably well
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under adverse conditions, it must be apparent to you, gentlemen of
the board, that the institution faces an urgent need for better equip-
ment and larger endowment. At least one new building is impera-
tive. This is needed for adequate dormitory space to accommodate
all boarding students on the campus, and for larger recitation rooms.
For a good part of the session, every available room in the dormitory
was occupied, one room in the principal's residence was given over to
students, and then quite a number had to room out in town. It is not
at all desirable to have boarding students scattered over the town. It
complicates the matter of regulation and discipline, and is not condu-
cive to proper application on the part of those living away from the
school grounds and out of touch with the faculty. Moreover, since
the Ludwig society hall was burned, we are cramped in the recitation
rooms now available, are short of one society hall (the one society
having to hold its sessions in the chapel), and have no physical labor-
atory. Recitation rooms of ample size to accommodate large and
growing classes are very necessary. The subject of physics — which
is one of growing importance in the secondary school — can not be
satisfactorily taught without a laboratory.
The buildings now on the grounds are seriously in need of perma-
nent repairs and improvements. The barest amount of temporary re-
pair work has been done on these buildings — especially the main
building — for some years past, and this will not much longer suffice.
They should be modernized and equipped with up-to-date improve-
ments and accessories, if possible.
The need of an endowment is self-evident. The work of the insti-
tute can never be what it ought to be and what the dignity and the
importance of the Synod which it represents demand that it should
be, so long as it is committed to the "hand to mouth" policy to which
circumstances now reduce it.
These things should be provided primarily because they are urgent
needs. They should be provided because the institution and church
it represents can not keep abreast of present-day educational advance-
ment with its present equipment. In fact, it is increasingly hard for
the institute to hold its own. Other schools invade our territory and,
exploiting their superior equipment etc., without great difficulty cap-
ture our young men. This has not benefited our Synod, but it has
made it increasingly difficult for the management of the institute to
sustain the work.
The esprit de corps at the institute is gratifying. The students have
shown a commendable spirit of cooperation. They are now engaging
in the preparation of their commencement parts with zeal. A number
have already been planning for their return next session, saying that
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they will bring others with them. If we had the improved equipment
which is so much needed, the prospect for next session and the con-
tinued success of the institute might be regarded as gratifying, even
flattering. Respectfully submitted,
g. f. McAllister, principal.
April 30, 1910.
Rev. W. H. Greever, D. D., editor of owe Lutheran Church
Visitor and manager of our publication interests, gave a
brief report of the work ; also outlining future plans. Re-
lative to the Publication Cause, the following resolution was
adopted :
Resolved, That we have listened with pleasure to the presentation
by Dr. W. H. Greever of the Publication Cause of the United Synod,
and do hereby express our gratification at the success which has been
accomplished under Dr. Greever's management, and that we assure
him and the board of our moral support and practical co-operation in
the work which under an aggressive and judicious management has
commanded the confidence of the churches.
The Report of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
Mont Amoena Seminary was read and referred to the proper
committee.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUS-
TEES OF MONT AMOENA SEMINARY.
To the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina :
Brethren : — As Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mont Amoe-
na Female Seminary, I beg to submit the following report :
The enrollment of students for the scholastic year 1909-10 numbers
ninety-seven (97) of whom sixty-five (65) are boarders. Thirteen (13)
are candidates for graduation. The health of the students, with the
exception of measles, was good. I bear testimony to the good deport-
ment of the students, and the faculty speak in praiseworthy terms of
their work in the school-room. All obligations pertaining to the man-
agement of the school were promptly met. One hundred dollars ($100)
were expended in repairs on the building and $100 paid on the debt.
The building is insured to the amount of $2,000. A well 86 feet deep
was bored at a cost of $250. In a word, your female seminary is on
the eve of ending another successful year.
Respectfully submitted,
JONAS COOK,
Mt. Pleasant, N. C, May 4, 1910. Chairman Board Trustees.
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The presence of Rev. H. C. Sprinkle of the Methodist
church was courteously noted.
Reports on the State of the ChurOh were taken up. Ad-
journed with benediction.
THIRD SESSION.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. H. M. Brown.
Reports on the State of the Church were resumed and
completed. These reports this year were shorter, more or-
derly, and more interesting than usual.
On motion, the Treasurer was authorized to receive all
money brought for Synod and make a supplemental report.
On motion, Superintendent J. T. Crabtree was made an
advisory member of Synod, and will be given time tomor-
row to present the work of our Orphan Home.
The President appointed the following special commit-
tees :
SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
i. To Nominate Speakers for Next Conventioii of Synod. —
Rev. W. A. Snyder, Rev. E. A. Shenk, and Mr. L,. C.
Chrisman.
2. To Nominate Members to Fill Vacancies on College
Boards. — Rev. J. A. Linn, Rev. T. C. Parker, and Mr. Geo.
W. Dry.
The committee on publishing and distributing the address
of Judge B. B. Miller at last meeting of Synod made the
following report :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JUDGE B. B. MILLER TRACT.
We, your committee to take under consideration the printing of
the Judge B. B. Miller tract, beg to report that we have had printed
and distributed the said tract at a cost of $22.85 for printing, 70 cents
freight, and $4. 50 postage, making a total of $28 05.
M. M. KINARD,
W. B. AULL.
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All expenses for printing and distributing said address
were ordered paid.
At this time Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Dean of our Theo-
logical Seminary, gave a very favorable report of the work
of the seminary.
Synod adjourned with the benediction by the Secretary.
World-wide Missions was the subject for the evening,
and Rev. E. A. Shenk spoke on Apostolic Missions, and
Rev. W. A. Snyder on Modern Missions.
FOURTH SESSION.
Devotional services were conducted by Rev. M. L,. Canup.
The President being indisposed and in the temporary ab-
sence of Vice-President, Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., presided.
The following delegates were elected to the United Synod :
DELEGATES TO UNITED SYNOD.
CLERICAL.
Principals. Alternates.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., Rev. R. L. Patterson,
Rev. H. A. McCullough, Rev. J. L. Morgan,
Rev.'V. Y. Boozer, Rev. J. P. Miller,
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, D. D., Rev. E. A. Shenk,
Rev. W. A. Snyder, Rev. J. A. Linn,
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Rev. R. R. Sowers,
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., Rev. C. A. Brown,
Rev. B. S. Brown, Rev. H. M. Brown,
Rev J. E. Shenk. Rev. C. B. Cox.
CAY.
Principals. Alternates.
John S. Efird, G. C. Hine,
G. F. McAllister, M. G. M. Fisher,
W. F. Aberly, Edmund Scholtz,
B. L- Umberger, A. D.'Wessel,
B. B. Miller, J. A. Cline,
W. F. Snider, C. M. Thompson,
J. H. Rehder, Stahle Linn,
J. Rom Smith, James D. Heilig,
J. P. Cook. J. W. Murray.
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Rev. W. A. Lutz was received as an advisory member of
Synod.
Dr. Cox offered the following resolutions, which were
adopted :
Resolved, That with sincere gratification this Synod has witnessed
the deep interest, loyalty, and love of our people for our Theological
Seminary as manifested by the recent enthusiastic canvass, and the
magnificent propositions made in the effort to secure its location
somewhere upon our territory.
To "The Greater Charlotte Club" of Charlotte; to "The Board of
Trade" of Salisbury, and to each and every individual that partici-
pated in that effort, we hereby extend the hearty and sincere thanks
and appreciation of this Synod.
We regret, exceedingly, that we failed to secure the Seminary upon
our territory, but we cheerfully acquiesce in the final decision, and
pledge our continued loyalty and support.
The doors of our churches, our homes, and our hearts are standing
open, waiting for the Financial Agent of the Seminary to enter in :
and we urge all of our people, when he comes, to give him hearty
reception and liberal gifts to equip the institution, so that it may not
only continue the good work it has been accomplishing, but may go
on to still greater things for the honor and glory of God in the ad-
vancement of his kingdom.
Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D., fraternal delegate to the
. South Carolina Synod, reported his pleasant visit to that
Synod.
The regular order of business was suspended and various
reports were heard.
The Statistical Secretary made his report, which was re-
ceived .
REPORT OF STATISTICAL SECRETARY.
A statistical report is worthless unless accurate. This report can-
not be accurate for the lack of information. Sixty reports have
reached me in time for this comparative statement. Four have not
been received. The majority of these reports show careful consider-
ation, and a real aim at facts. A few, however, seem to be rather
pious guesses. Either church records are not kept, or not followed.
Some spaces are blank that could and should have been filled, leav-
ing the only assignable reason as carelessness or indifference or both.
From those in hand I gather the following : Total number of ac-
cessions, 838 ; losses, 38S — net gain, 450. Last year total accessions,
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1 138; losses, 548 — net gain, 690. When all reports are in, the acces-
sions for this year will not equal last. In the Sunday-schools this
year, 7,011; last year, 7,807. Likely a small shrinkage here. Cate-
chumens, 949 ; last ^ear, 809 — a considerable gain. Total benefi-
cence, $1 2, 790. 10 ; last year, $12,702.35 — a small gain. Students for
the ministry, 11; last year, 15.
Inaccurate statistical reports do our Synod an injustice and should
be discontinued. Respectfully submitted,
H. A. McCULIvOUGH:
The Committee on Finance made their report which was
adopted.
REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
We, your Committee appointed on Finance, respectfully submit the
following : We have examined the Treasurer's Report, together with
vouchers and other exhibits, and find it correct.
The Treasurer has not given any bond for years ; and, therefore,
your committee can not report the "amount and character" of same,
as contemplated by resolution on page 53 of the Minutes of Synod for
the year of 1909.
The Treasurer is willing and ready to execute at the pleasure of
Synod any manner of bond and for any sum that may be desired. It
is the sense of the committee, however, that there is no real reason
why a bond should be required except that it is a constitutional re-
quirement, therefore your committee reeommends that a bond in the
sum of two thousand dollars is sufficient.
No bills have been referred to your committee by this Synod, as
provided by the resolution above cited.
The Treasurer's report shows receipts, up to and including April
20th, 1910 (during the past synodical year), of $3925-72. The new
plan, governing the payment of the assessments of the several church-
es, seems to contribute to the ease of your committee and expedites
the business of Synod. Your committee, however begs to recommend
that, in order to have perfect and satisfactory data for auditing the
Treasurer's receipts from the several churches, the Treasurer be re-
quired to send to the Secretary of Synod a duplicate itemized card re-
ceipt of the one he sends to the church upon the payment of its as-
sessment. Respectfully submitted,
JAS. P. COOK,
W. W. KOCH,
J. ROM SMITH.
The Report of the Board of Church Extension was read
by Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., which was adopted.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
Since the last meeting of Synod the old note of Synod has been paid
in full. Christ church, Spencer, has paid one-half of its indebtedness
to our board, and has made arrangement whereby the remaining half
will soon be paid. The First Lutheran church of Lexington has also
been able to take up its note in full.
New loans have been made, to the First church of Albemarle
($677.30), and to Macedonia church, Burlington, ($500). These new
loans, together with the ones already outstanding, put into use all of
the funds of which we are guardians, except a small balance of $50
now in bank, as the attached report of our Treasurer will indicate.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND, President.
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
Report of M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer,
In Account with
The Board of Church Extension.
1909. Dr.
May 1. To amt. in bank as reported to Synod $ 349 73
To amt. collected at Synod for Board Church Exten. 106 70
To amt. from J. D. H., Treas., in payment of old
note of Synod 146 87
To amt. from J. D. H., Treas., int. on notes Synod 60 00
Oct. 16. To amt. from Christ church, Spencer, on note . . 100 00
1910.
Mch. 3. To amt from First Lutheran church, Lex., note . 500 00
Apr. 4 To amt. from interest on deposits 14 00
$1277 30
1909. Cr.
June 8. By amt. loaned to church at Albemarle $ 677 30
Nov. 1. By amt. loaned to church at Burlington 100 00
1910.
Apr. 4. By amt. loaned to church at Burlington 400 00
May 1. By amt. returned to J. D. H., Treas., to correct er-
ror of Finance Committee 50 00
May 1 . By amt. in bank >. 50 00
$1277 30
annual statement as reported to synod.
Money in bank on interest bearing deposit $ 50 00
Note of Christ church, Spencer 100 00
Notes of Synod for money used at High Point L500 00
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Note of First Lutheran church, Albemarle $ 677 30
Note of Macedonia church, Burlington . . .' 500 00
Total $2827 30
Respectfully submitted,
M. L. STEVENS, Treasurer.
The Report of Committee on Vacancies was read and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VACANCIES.
Nothing special seems to demand the attention of your committee.
It is observed that three -vacancies exist in our Synod: St. James,
Concord ; Davidson pastorate, and St. Matthew's pastorate. We
would urge upon them the importance of securing pastors at the
earliest possible moment, and upon the church everywhere of mak-
ing those gaps as seldom as may be consistent.
Respectfully submitted, H. W. JEFFCOAT,
W R. KETCHIE,
B. R. A. BEAVER,
JOHN A. RITCHIE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPORTIONMENTS.
PASTORS.
M. M. Kinard .
C. I. Morgan . .
R. A. Goodman
J. A. Linn . .
W. B Aull .
R. R. Sowers
L. B. Spracher
Vacant . . .
C. P. Fisher .
H. A. Trexler
C. A. Brown .
B. S. Brown .
M. L. Ridenhour
Geo. H. Cox . . .
T. C. Parker . .
C. R. Pless . . .
S. W. Kuhns (Sup
Vacant
J. P. Miller . . .
J. H. C. Fisher .
G. H. L. Lingle .
H. W. Jeffcoat .
R. L. Patterson .
W. A. Snyder . .
H. E. Beatty .
C. B. Cox . . .
V. R. Stickley .
E. A. Shenk . . .
J. A. L. Miller . .
Vacant
CHURCHES.
H. A. McCullough
H. M. Brown . . .
W. A. Dutton . . .
V. Y. Boozer . . .
Vacant
M. L. Canup . . .
C. J. Sox
Vacant
J. E. Shenk ....
J. L. Morgan . . .
St. John's . .
Haven . . .
f Christ . . .
( Calvary . .
( Wittenberg
< Christiana
( St James .
St. Mark's .
J Bethel . .
| St. Paul's .
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1 St. Matthew
J Faith . .
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I Ebeuezer .
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I Salem . . .
I Grace . . .
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f St. Enoch .
\ Trinity . .
' Lebanon .
Providence
St. Matthew's
f St. Andrew's
( Mt Hermon
St. James . . .
St. John (Cab.)
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Prosperity . .
fMt. Olive . .
(St. Stephen's
(St. Michael's
< Amity . . .
( St. Paul's .
St. Mark's .
St. Paul's . .
St. Matthew's
Macedonia
Peace . .
Low's . .
Richland
St. Paul .
Zion . .
Augsburg .
Bethany
Nazareth
Shiloh .
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Lexington
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M. A. GOODMAN,
W. B. AUIvI/,
T. E. JOHNSON.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 5 1
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That it is the sense of this Synod that the money raised
by the W. H. and F. M. Society and the Children's Missionary Society
or any other societies should not be counted in the apportionment
placed upon the congregation by the Synod.
Two p. m. was fixed to hear Report of Committee on
Iyiterary Institutions.
Synod adjourned with benediction.
FIFTH SESSION.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. W. B. Aull.
Rev. L. D. Miller, of the North Carolina Conference of
the Tennessee Synod, was made an advisory member of
Synod.
The Report of the Committee on Church Institutions was
submitted and considered by item. Adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHURCH INSTITUTIONS
AND EDUCATION.
We rejoice at the progress and prosperity of our Theological Semi-
nary, of Mont Amoena Seminary, and of Elizabeth College.
The report of the chairman of the board as well as that of the prin-
cipal of the Collegiate Institute show that good work has been done
by that institution during the year. We regret, however, that only a
part of the one thousand dollars for the salary of the principal, which
the board was authorized to raise in our congregations, has been
secured. The principal states in his report, that all of our congrega-
tions have not been canvassed, because of the exacting demands upon
his time at the institution. We agree with the President of Synod,
as stated in his report, that it would be unwise for the Synod to obli-
gate itself for a like amount for the coming year, in view of the fact,
that the amount designated for the past year has not been paid.
The whole problem of the North Carolina College seems to demand
a solution at this time at the hands of the Synod. It is the sense of
your committee, that the time has arrived for us to rise above local
interests and personal feelings and establish an educational institu-
tion which will command the patronage of the Lutheran constituency
of our whole State.
52 MINUTES E E. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
We therefore unanimously recommend :
1. That a commission of three pastors and four laymen be appointed
at this meeting to whom the whole matter be entrusted.
2. That this commission be authorized to open negotiations with
the authorities that control Lenoir College, with a view to consoli-
dating North Carolina College and Lenoir College, through a com-
mission appointed by the Tennessee Synod ; and that they also be
authorized to consider other sites for the location of the educational
institution of this Synod.
3. That when this commission has come to a decision in this matter
and has a definite proposition to submit, that the President of Synod
be authorized at their request to call a special session of our Synod.
4. That the trustees of the Collegiate Institute proceed to arrange
for as successful a session as possible for the year 1910 to 191 1 and
that for this purpose the Synod pledges its moral support.
5. That this Synod commend the zeal, spirit of self-sacrifice, and
liberality of the people of Mt. Pleasant and vicinity in behalf of both
North Carolina College and the Collegiate Institute.
6. That our Treasurer be authorized to pay the remainder of the
one thousand dollar obligation made by the last Synod to the Colle-
giate Institute. . Respectfully submitted,
B. S. BROWN, •
W. A. SNYDER,
M. M. KINARD,
J. A. LINN,
J. S. EFIRD,
M. G. M. FISHER,
B. L. UMBERGER.
The presence of Rev. Geo. H. Atkinson of the Presby-
terian church was courteously noted.
Rev. E. C. Cronk, General Secretary of the Laymen's
Missionary Movement, was asked to present the plans of
the movement which he briefly stated.
Adjourned with the benediction by Rev. J. P. Miller.
Beneficiary Education was the subject for the evening.
Superintendent Crabtree was first asked to present the work
and claims of our Orphan Home, of which he gave a pleas-
ing report. Rev. R. L. Patterson spoke on the Imperative
Demand of an Educated Ministry; Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D.,
on the Inadequate Supply.
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 53
SIXTH SESSION.
Devotional services by Rev. H. M. Brown.
President, Rev. V. Y. Boozer, still being indisposed, went
home, and Vice-President, Rev. J. E. Shenk, presided.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, i . That it is always a very great pleasure to have with us
Prof. J. T. Crabtree, the worthy and able superintendent of our Lu-
theran Orphan Home at Salem, Va., and to learn from him of the
success and prosperity of the institution.
Listening to his address toda3r, we are impressed with the fact that
one of the most laudable features of the work of our Southern Lu-
theran church is that of our Orphan Home. In no other way do we
more plainly show that we are led and directed by the spirit of the
Master than by our housing, caring for, rearing and educating the
poor orphan children. In supporting this work we are but obeying
the Lord's command, "Feed my lambs!" This God-given work,
therefore, is worthy of our deepest thoughts ; our most earnest pray-
ers ; and our very best gifts.
It is gratifying indeed to hear such excellent reports of the ' 'home, ' '
and to learn that so many of our people have given of their means
during the past ; and we should remember that the appeal on behalf
of the helpless children comes to us calling for larger and more liberal
offerings, more than for words, however true and eloquent they may be.
We therefore pledge our continued and increased interest in the
work, urging all of our people to more prompt, regular, and systematic
giving for the cause.
Resolved, 2. That the Sunday offering be appropriated to the work
of the Orphan Home.
The Committee on Letters and Petitions submitted their
report which was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LETTERS AND PETITIONS.
We, your Committee on Letters and Petitions, beg leave to report
as follows :
1st. We have satisfactory excuses from Revs. V. R. Stickley, G. F.
Schaeffer, Dr. G. D. Bernheim, C. B. King, J. H. C Fisher, H. A.
54 MINUTES E. Z,. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Trexler, E. P. Parker, J. H. Fesperman, and R. E Brown, for non-
attendance at this convention. We recommend that they be excused.
2d. We have invitations from St. Paul's, Wilmington ; Augsburg,
Winston-Salem ; and Macedonia, Burlington, asking the privilege of
entertaining Synod in its next annual convention.
We commend these invitations to the consideration of Synod at
this time.
3d. Are letters from Rev. W. A. Deaton, fraternal delegate from the
Tennessee E. L. Synod, and from Rev. J. B. Haigler, fraternal dele-
gate from the South Carolina Synod, to this body. We recommend
that these letters be now read.
4th is a petition from the church council of Luther's E. E. church,
Rowan county, asking Synod to assist them to the amount of $100, on
the building of a new church. We recommend this to the favorable
consideration of the Executive Committee.
J. E. MORGAN,
G. H. L. LINGEE,
S. W. KUHNS,
D. H. SINK,
J. I. L. EFIRD.
St. Paul's, Wilmington ; Augsburg, Winston ; Mace-
donia, Burlington ; and St. Enoch sent invitations for the
next meeting of Synod. On ballot Wilmington was selected
for the next meeting.
Report of Committee on Minutes and Unfinished Busi-
ness submitted and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MINUTES AND UNFINISHED
BUSINESS.
We, your committee, would respectfully submit the following :
Item 1. On pages 32 and 33, we find the Report of the Committee
on Sunday-school Normal. What provision has been made for simi-
lar work this year ?
Item 2. In item 6 of the Report of Committee on President's Re-
port, the Executive Committee is .instructed to dispose of the remain-
ing copies of the Bernheim-Cox History of Synod, provided they can
realize as much as fifty cents per copy net, and to use the proceeds
for beneficiary education.
Item 3. The second item of the Report of the Committee on Min-
utes and Unfinished Business last year indicates the continuation of a
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 55
committee to draft a model constitution for congregations of Synod.
Is this committee ready to report?
Respectfully submitted,
. L. B. SPRACHER,
C. R. PEESS,
M. E. RIDENHOUR,
J. A. WINECOFF,
A. W. KEEMME.
Item 1. Arrangements made for a normal.
Item 2.
Resolved, That the Board of Publication of the United Synod be
requested to undertake the sale of the History of the North Carolina
Synod, and that the President of this Synod be invested with plenary
power to make a contract for this purpose with the said Board of Pub-
lication.
Item 3. Committee continued and instructed to have
copies of said constitution printed and distributed to the
pastors of Synod at least three weeks before the next meet-
ing of Synod.
Item 4. Stricken out.
Report adopted as a whole.
The Report of the Committee on Sunday-school Normal
Work was read, considered by item, and adopted.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SUNDAY-SCHOOL
NORMAL WORK.
Your committee, reappointed at the last meeting of this Synod to
co-operate with a similar committee from the North Carolina Confer-
ence of the Tennessee Synod on Sunday-school Normal Work, submit
the following report :
The joint committee has held several well attended and harmonious
meetings since the last meeting of our Synod. In planning for the
second normal we had the experience of the former one, and could
more wisely arrange details ; constantly keeping the original ideal in
mind— a normal school with a faculty of specialists where teachers
are taught. The second normal was held at Hickory in the buildings
of Lenoir College — an ideal place with a college atmosphere. The re-
ception was cordial and the work real. Those who were there will
recall the pleasure and profit of the three days of earnest work. Both
Synods were well represented ; the North Carolina Conference of the
Tennessee Synod leading in number with about the same majority as
56 MINUTES E. E- SYNOD OF NORTH CAROEINA.
the North Carolina Synod led at Concord. The unflagging interest
from the beginning to the end was proof positive that many of our
Sunday-school officers and teachers want to do better work.
At the close of the normal the following resolutions, which claim
your consideration, were adopted :
"Whereas, This joint Sunday-school Normal School, which was
brought into existence by the co-operation of the Evangelical Luth-
eran Synod of North Carolina and the North Carolina Conference of
the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod, has, by the two terms
held, the one at Concord in 1908, and the one at Hickory in 1909,
demonstrated its worth as an agent of the church for the promotion of
efficiency in our Sunday-school work ; and
Whereas, It is the unanimous opinion and earnest desire of all
assembled here in this joint Sunday-school Normal that the said joint
Sunday-school Normal should be made permanent ; and
Whereas, The joint committee appointed by the North Carolina
Synod and the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod
has, under the present arrangement, no authority to proceed further
than to arrange for the holding of its present term ; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, By those present and constituting the membership of this
joint Sunday-school Normal, that we request the North Carolina Synod
and the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod to take
such action at their next regular meetings as will guarantee the per-
manency of this joint Normal School ; and be it
Resolved, further, That we request the North Carolina Synod and
the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod to consider
the advisability of constituting a joint committee of Sunday-school
Normal School, which shall be perpetuated according to a system, and
shall have full authority and power as the agent of the respective
bodies — the North Carolina Synod and the North Carolina Conference
of the Tennessee Synod, in all matters pertaining to the joint Sunday-
school Normal School."
We learn that the North Carolina Conference of the Tennessee Synod
has again approved the aim and efforts of the joint committee ; and
to get the consensus of opinion of the North Carolina Synod relative
to the continuance of the work, it was again submitted to the two
conferences, and received unconditional approval. Pursuant to this,
the joint committee has held three meetings, arranging for a three
days' normal to be held at Misenheimer Springs in July. The joint
committee finding that the normal had outgrown free entertainment,
has arranged for hotel entertainment at the small cost of one dollar
per day. The program is fully arranged, taking another advance
MINUTES E. Iv. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 57
step. Splendid teachers secured, text-books on hand, and a bright
prospect facing us. All this is subject to the formal approval of Synod,
and provision for continuance.
Respectfully,
H. A. McCULLOUGH,
G. F. MCALLISTER,
M. M. KINARD.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the committee on Sunday-school Normal be re-
appointed, and that it be authorized to carry out for Synod the pro-
visions of action taken in adopting the Report of Committee on Sun-
day-school Normal.
The Committee on President's Report submitted a report
which was considered by item and adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
The report of the President is a clear and comprehensive resume of
the work and present condition of the various affairs of the Synod,
full of optimism and encouragement. There are but few things in
the report that call for special action by this body, but these few
should be acted upon.
i. The college question, under the Report of the Committee on
Literary Institutions, has been fully discussed and action taken, and
need not be repeated here.
2. We recommend that the President's action in demanding the
surrender of the ordination certificate of Geo. S. Bearden be and is
..hereby endorsed and approved.
3. We recommend that his appointment of Dr. M. M. Kinard as
fraternal delegate to the South Carolina Synod in the place of Rev.
C. I. Morgan be approved.
4. We recommend that Rev. J. E. Shenk, a member of the Board
of Home Missions of the United Synod, be heard with regard to the
situation at Greensboro.
5. We recommend that the Synod express its regret at the physical
inability of the venerable Dr. Bernheim to attend this convention of
Synod, and pray that that peace which "passeth all understanding"
may be his. Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE H. COX, '
A. G. VOIGT,
J. E. SHENK,
ROBERT L- PATTERSON,
W. M. COOK.
58 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. J. E. Shenk, a member of the Board of United
Synod Home Missions, presented the work of the board,
giving full particulars relative to Greensboro.
Relative to the above report the following resolution was
adopted :
Resolved, That with very great pleasure we have heard the report
of Rev. J. E. Shenk whom the Home Mission Board of the United
Synod appointed to report on the work of the said board and especially
on the Greensboro Mission in which he states that the Home Mission
Board has purchased a valuable lot, and we again cordially pledge
our loyalty to the Home Mission work of the United Synod.
11:30 a. m. was fixed for meeting of Ministerium.
The Committee on Executive Committee's Report sub-
mitted their report, which was considered by item and
adopted.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
Your Committee on the Executive Committee's Report submit the
following :
1. The report shows faithful and judicious direction and oversight
of the work entrusted to it. We think this one of the most satisfac-
tory reports for years. It tells of results.
2. There has been great activity in our synodical missionary work.
Some of the missions under the care of Synod have paid off harassing
debts, and have assumed self-support ; others have increased their
contributions for local expenses, and are looking to self-support in
the not distant future. This has enabled the committee to take up
new points. We commend the policy of the committee in encour-
aging and even urging the various mission congregations to the
assumption of self-support. We heartily commend the work of all
our missionaries, especially that of our synodical missionary.
3. It is gratifying to note the large number of young men that have
been received as candidates for the ministry. Financial help has been-
denied no worthy young man needing it. The congregations have
nobly responded to this cause, thus enabling the Treasurer to pay
promptly all appropriations.
We desire to put on record our appreciation of the liberality of St.
Paul's, Wilmington, in the establishing of a scholarship of one hun-
dred and twenty-five dollars for the support of a student in our semi-
nary. Their example is worthy of emulation.
4. Relative to the recommendation that Synod at this session take
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 59
some steps looking to the providing of a school equal to the demands
of Synod, we find it unnecessary to report, as the matter has already
been acted upon, having been brought to the attention of the body
by the Committee on Church Institutions.
5. With reference to the support of our synodical missionary, we
recommend that the same method be continued for this synodical
year. Respectfully submitted,
J. P. MIIvIvER.
M. LUTHER CANUP,
H. M BROWN,
A. D. WESSEEL, Sr.,
H. C. RIDENHOUR. .
The following Committee on Disabled Ministers' Fund
was appointed — Revs. C. A. Brown, M. L,. Canup. The
support of our synodical missionary was taken up, the roll
of congregations called, and pledges taken. Synod adjourn-
ed for a meeting- of the Ministerium.
SEVENTH SESSION.
Synod was opened with prayer by Rev. A. G. Voigt,
D. D.
Messrs. J. A. L,. Miller and H. E. Beatty were presented
to the President for the official approval of Synod.
Our synodical missionary, Rey. J. E. Morgan, stated that
the church at Eandis desired to borrow money of the Board
of Church Extension to complete the building, and the Ex-
ecutive Committee was authorized to execute a mortgage
on the property to this end.
Committee on Appropriations mad$ its report which was
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
The following bills have been placed in the hands of your Commit-
tee on Appropriations :
1. A bill from Rev. V. Y. Boozer, $33.45, to cover the expenses and
remuneration of his office of President. We recommend that the bill
be paid.
2. A bill of $16.65 from Rev H. A. McCullough for expenses in-
60 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
curced in the performance of his duty as member of Executive Com-
mittee and for synodical printing and binding volume of Minutes.
We recommend that this bill be paid. From the same, a bill of $3 to
cover expenses of chairman of United Synod Sunday-school commit-
tee. We recommend that the same be paid.
3. A bill for $1.50 incurred by Rev. M. M. Kinard, Ph. D.( as mem-
ber of Executive Committee. We recommend that he be reimbursed.
4. A bill for $4.25 from Rev. C. A. Brown for similar expenses.
We recommend the same be paid.
E. A. SHENK,
C. B. COX,
L. M. LIPPARD,
G. A. TREXLER.
The President appointed the following committee on
College Commission : Revs. B. S. Brown, H. A. McCul-
lough. J. L. Morgan, and Messrs. B. B. Miller, J. R. Smith,
J. S. Efird, B. L. Umberger.
The following resolutions were passed :
Resolved, That the Executive Committee be empowered to borrow
a sufficient sum of money to make settlement with the trustees of the
Collegiate Institute of the indebtedness incurred under the action
taken in 1909 to supplement the income of the institute.
Resolved, That the Executive Committee apportion amount due on
pledge to Collegiate Institute among our congregations, allowing due
credit to those congregations that have paid something on said obli-
gation.
The following Report of Committee on Speakers for next
Synod was adopted :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERS FOR NEXT
MEETING OF SYNOD.
Your committee recommends the following subjects and speakers
for the next annual meeting of Synod :
BENEFICIARY EDUCATION.
The Service of the Church College:
/. The Church College and the Business Man — Rev. Dr.M. M. Kinard.
2. The Church College and the Professional Man — Rev. J. P. Miller.
MISSIONS.
Our Fields:
/. Our Mission Field at Home — Rev. J. E. Morgan.
2. Our Mission Field Abroad— Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D.
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BENEFICENCE.
f. Systematic Giving in the Early Church — Rev. H. A. McCuelough.
2. How to Cultivate the Spirit of Systematic Giving in the Local
Church— Rev. G. H. Cox, D. D.
W. A. SNYDER,
E. A SHENK,
L- C. CHRISTMAN.
Report of Committee to Nominate Trustees for Literary
Institutions made their report, which was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE TRUSTEES FOR
LITERARY INSTITUTIONS.
Your Committee to Nominate Members of Board of Trustees for
Church Institutions, would report the following :
i. Collegiate Institute— Rev. H. A. McCullough, Rev. V. Y. Boozer,
W. H. Fisher, Geo. E. Ritchie, M. B. Stickley, and G. W. Dry.
2. Mont Amoena Seminary. We find no vacancies on the board of
this institution, and therefore have, no recommendation.
Respectfully, * J. A. LINN, %
T. C. PARKER,
G. W. DRY.
Report of Committee on Disabled Ministers' Fund was
adopted .
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
Your committee finds that according to the constitution of the said
fund, there are two vacancies in the board of the management of that
fund — one. minister and one layman, to be filled at this convention of
Synod.
We recommend for these vacancies Rev. C. P. Fisher, J. L. Sifferd,
Esq.
That inasmuch as the report of the treasurer of Disabled Ministers'
Fund is not in hand, the Secretary of Synod be authorized to secure
and audit the report of the treasurer and have same published in the
Minutes of Synod. C. A. BROWN,
M. LUTHER CANUP.
The following report of the Archivist was adopted :
REPORT OF THE ARCHIVIST.
The Archivist has received very little historical matter during the
year. The members of Synod will please bear in mind that the Synod
has a large fire-proof vault with shelves for thousands of books, etc!
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The Archivist will be glad to pay the express and freight, on all valu-
able documents and books relating to the Synod. If any one has a
complete file of the Minutes, please send them to the Archivist-.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. B. KING, Archivist.
Charlotte, N. C, May 4, 1910.
The following Examining Committee was appointed :
Revs. W. A. Snyder, G. H. Cox, D. D., J. P. Miller, J. L.
Morgan.
The following resolutions were submitted and accepted :
That we recommend to the United Synod the preparation and adop-
tion of a United Synod official edition of Luther's Small Catechism
with explanatory questions and answers with proof texts.
Resolved, That the Sunday-schools within our Synod be requested
to take a collection in the month of June to defray the expenses of
the proposed Sunday-school Normal, and that the proceeds of these
collections be sent to Prof. G. F. McAllister, treasurer.
The Report of Committee on Pastoral Districts was
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL DISTRICTS.
We, your Committee on Pastoral Districts, beg to report that there
is nothing claiming the attention of Synod, and therefore have noth-
ing to report. Respectfully,
W. A. DUTTON,
H. E. H. SLOOP,
C. A. MILLER,
D. E. BECK.
The Report of the Committee on the State of the Church
was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STATE OF THE CHURCH.
Your committee, with reports of pastors and lay-delegates for an
information bureau, present the following as a summary of the gen-
eral condition of our churches religiously.
The spiritual state of our churches exhibits no marked advance
over past years. We infer from the reports that while pastors show
some anxiety in this matter, the congregations are too well contented,
and as far as the sentiments of the lay representation reveal the mind
of our membership, they are getting along "fine." This sounds well,
yet it may indicate a chronic self-satisfaction which sounds a note of
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warning. We fear the average congregation is unwholesomely at too
great ease in Zion
It is true, however, that a note of cheer runs through the reports
filed, based upon two things chiefly, viz. : the continued fair attend-
ance upon the regular Sunday services, and an increase in giving.
Our people are attached to the home church and some congregations
have showed extraordinary liberality and denominational devotion in
the erection of fine churches and beautifying existing ones. In this
regard there has been advancement during the past year. The in-
crease in real benevolent giving shows comparative^ little advance.
Yet the serious purpose in a number of churches to effect approved
system in regard to offerings promises improvement in this depart-
ment of practical Christianity in the near future.
The report of the Statistical Secretary might very properly be em-
braced in this report on the State of the Church, .and we do call care-
ful attention to the same as an exhibit of value of the condition of
our churches in their aggregate life as far as figures may indicate such
life.
While a note of cheer marks the majority of reports, there comes
up a saddening wail from our vacant congregations. Everything
halts, it seems, upon resignation of pastor. Every church interest is
allowed to lag. Offerings for synodical purposes are excused by say-
ing, "We have been without a pastor." The causes of the church
generally also suffer, and the local congregation retrogrades. This
is a condition which calls for a remedy. That remedy devolves upon
the officers of the church primarily. It is imperative that they ap-
preciate their responsibility to see that the Sunday-school and church
services are kept up as continuously as possible, in some formv and
that offerings are made as usual. In the absence of pastor the salary
fund could be devoted to procuring a supply, or to other obligations
of the congregation. The machinery should be kept in motion, and
the ground kept in readiness for the incoming pastor. In the absence
of a bishop, or other official oversight, the elders of the church must
shoulder the burden of keeping the flock together and of saving the
cause which shall have fallen into their hands.
There is progress in some of our churches. We have faithful and
laborious pastors. We have a ministry conscientiously devoted to
the great interests of the church. Some of them are very inadequatel}'
supported either by money or prayers, but' they toil on uncomplain-
ingly. Our laymen are developing in intelligence and in influence
in the communities, and are growing more able to do larger and bet-
ter things in the home church, and for the church at large. There is
also a growing breadth of view among our people, and a partial
awakening to the larger call of the hour. The call for intelligent,
64 MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
consecrated, and aggressive leadership on the part of pastors is one of
the significant things which grows out of the condition of the church
in North Carolina Synod today.
It is a day of larger vision and cheering hope. May the Lord help
us to measure up to the occasion which Providence has given us.
Nevertheless we are retarded as a Synod by the frequent changes of
pastors and the consequent vacancies in pastorates. We recommend,
therefore :
i . That the office of President be clothed with special oversight in
regard to vacant congregations, with power to shepherd the flock in
such way as his judgment shall dictate, and that such congregations
be not excused from sending their apportioned contributions to the
Treasurer of Synod according to the rules of this body.
2. That pastors are requested to give their services, as far as they
can in response to call of the President in behalf of shepherdless
flocks, said congregations being required to defray all needed expenses
thus incurred. Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT C. HOLLAND,
C. A. BROWN,
S. C. KETCHIE,
H. L. EYERLY.
Rev. R. L. Patterson was appointed to preach the annual
sermon, presenting the claims of the Gospel Ministry to
the students of the Collegiate Institute.
Judge B. B. Miller was elected a member of the Execu-
tive Committee.
Hopewell church was placed under the care of the pastor
at Winston.
By resolution Synod requests the "Credential Blanks" to
be sent to the Secretary with the parochial reports — not
later than April 20th. This will enable the Secretary to
complete the roll of lay delegates before the opening of
Synod.
The following fraternal delegates* were elected : Rev. W.
B. Aull to the South Carolina Synod ; Rev. J. P. Miller to
the Tennessee Synod.
The following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved (by this Synod) 1. That our hearty thanks are due and
are hereby extended to the pastor and good people and friends of The
MINUTES E. L. SYNOD OE NORTH CAROLINA. 65
First Lutheran church of Albemarle for the genuine hospitality and
splendid entertainment accorded all its members at this meeting.
Resolved, 2. That our thanks are also due to Messrs. A. C. Honey-
cutt, C. N. Brown, and W. W. Koch, for their kindness in furnishing
reports of the proceedings of this body to the Charlotte Observer,
Raleigh News and Observer, the Salisbury Post, and Wilmington
Star.
Resolved, 3. That these resolutions be publicly read before the con-
gregation at the morning service on tomorrow.
Adjourned with the benediction.
Christian Beneficence was the subject for Saturday even-
ing. Rev. C. P. Fisher who was to speak on the Motive was
unable to be present. Rev. X- B. Spracher spoke on the
Measure
Sunday, 10 a. m., Revs. R. A. Goodman, J. L. Morgan,
and Mr. W. W. Koch delivered addresses to the Sunday-
school.
Sunday, 11 a. m., Messrs. J. A. L,. Miller and H. E. Beatty
were solemnly ordained to the Gospel ministry, the Rev. B.
S. Brown preaching the sermon.
Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., preached in the Presbyterian
church in the morning and Rev. L. B. Spracher in the even-
ing. Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., preached in the Methodist
church in the morning and Rev. R. C. Holland, D. D., in
the evening. Rev. E. A. Shenk preached in the Baptist
church.
After the ordination services Sunday morning Synod was
formally closed by the Secretary.
H. A. McCUIXOUGH, Secretary.
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APPENDIX.
REPORT OF TREASURER OF DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND.
J. L. SIFFERD, Treasurer, in account
With Disabled Ministers' Fund of
North Carolina Synod.
1909.
May 1. To amt. on hand $ 453 33
May 13. To amt. from J. D. Heilig, Treas., N. C. Synod . . 23 75
1910.
May 1. To interest due and unpaid 28 62
$ 505 7o
Respectfully submitted,
J. L, SIFFERD, Treasurer.
China Grove, N. C, May 10, 1910.
The above report was sent to the Secretary of Synod after Synod
adjourned.
MINUTES E. I*. SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA. 67
MINUTES OF MINISTERIUM.
First Church of Albemarle,
May 6, 1910, 11.30 a. m.
The Miuisterium was opened with prayer by Rev. R. A.
Goodman. The Examining Committee reported that they
had examined Messrs. J. A. E. Miller and H. E. Beatty
and unanimously recommended them for ordination. On
ballot they were unanimously received and favorably rec-
ommended to Synod.
On motion, the candidates for ordination are requested to
meet one day previous to the meeting of Synod for exami-
nation. Adjourned with the Eord's prayer.
H. A. McCUEEOUGH, Secretary.
PLEDGES FOR SALARY OF SYNODICAL MISSIONARY.
St. Paul's (Wilmington) $175 00
St. John's (Salisbury) 100 00
St. James 100 00
Holy Trinity 25 00
St. Mark's (Charlotte) 40 00
St. John's (Cabarrus) . 30 00
St. Mark's (China Grove) 30 00
Organ 20 00
Ebenezer . 5 00
St. Matthew's (Wilmington) 35 00
St. Paul's (Rowan) 25 00
Bethel 15 00
St. Enoch 30 00
Trinity 15 00
Union . 10 00
Christiana 7 50
Macedonia and Peace 50 00
Salem and Grace 25 00
Lutheran chapel 25 00
Center Grove 10 00
St. Matthew's (Rowan) 10 00
Haven
Augsburg 15 00
St. Michael's pastorate) 15 00
St. Luke's pastorate (Davidson) 15 00
Lebanon pastorate 12 00
Frieden's 10 00
Sharon 5 00
Faith and Emmanuel 20 00
St. James 10 00
St. Martin's 10 00
St. Luke's (Rowan) • . 10 00
Concordia 5 00
New Bethel pastorate 10 00
St. Andrew's 6 00
Mt. Hermon 5 00
Wittenberg 5 00
Albemarle ... 10 00
Christ's 8 00
St. Stephen's 5 00
Mt. Olive 5 00
Guilford pastorate 5 00
Forsyth pastorate
Prosperity 5 00
First Church, Lexington 10 00
Woman's Memorial ' 15 00
Greensboro 5 00
Mooresville .... 15 00
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D 5 00
Total #1023 50
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 authorirized by and on behalf of the same to inform you that the
said pastorate has according to the Formula of Government of the
Evangelical 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 catechi-
zation 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 I . . .
(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
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 1 . .
(3)
(Signed)
Presiding officer of the Congregational meeting of the Evangelical
Lutheran pastorate. (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 Congregatiolal 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 16,44, 46, 51
Archivist, Report of 61-62
Apportionments, Report of Committee on 50
Appropriations, Report of Committee on 59-60
Calendar 1910-1911 2
College Commission, Committee on 60
Church Extension, Report of Board of 48-49
Church Institutions and Education, Report of Committee on 51-52
Collegiate Institute, Report of Principal of 38-43
Delegates to United Synod . . 45
Directors, Committee Appointed to Nominate 6r
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Report of Committee on 61
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Committee Appointed ...... 59
Disabled Ministers' Fund, Report of Treasurer of 66
Divine Services Sunday 65
Examining Committee, Report of 67
Executive Committee's Report 3I_35
Executive Committee's Report, Report on 58-59
Ex-Secretary's Report 36
Fraternal Delegates 46, 64
Finance Committee's Report 47
Greensboro Mission, Resolution on 58
Judge Miller Tract 44
Letters and Petitions, Report of Committee on 53~54
Laymen's Missionary Movement, Program of 15, 52
Minutes and Unfinished Business, Report of Committee on . 54~55
Mont Amoena Seminary, Report of Board of Trustees ... 43
Ministerium, Minutes of 67
North Carolina College, Report President Board Trustees . . 36-37
Officers, Election of 2, 15
Orphan Home 52, 53
Ordination Sermon 65
President's Report ... 8-15
President's Report, Report of Committee on 57
Pastoral Districts, Report of Committee on 62
Pastorates with Pastors and Lay-Delegates 7-8
Pastor's Call, Form for , 69
Resolutions, Important 46, 51, 55, 57, 60, 62
Synodical Roll 5-6
Special Committees 44
Standing Resolutions 4
Standing Committees 35-36
State of the Church, Report of Committee on 62-64
Statistical Secretary's Report 46-47
Speakers for Next Meeting 2, 60-61
Synodical Missionary's Salary, Pledges for 68
Sunday-school Normal, Committee's Report 55~57
Time and Place of Next Meeting 3, 54
Treasurer's Report 16-31
Thanks, Resolutions of 64-65
Theological Seminary, Report on by Dr. Voigt 45
Trustees for Literary Institutions, Report of Committee on . 61
Vacancies, Report of Committee on 49
Mont Amoena Seminary
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
FOUNDED 1859.
REV. J. H. C FISHER, A. M., President.
INSTRUCTION— Thorough and practical.
COURSES — Classical and English Diploma Courses,
embracing all the usual collegiate branches. Superior
Music and Art Departments.
COST — Very moderate.
LOCATION— Pleasant and healthful.
For catalogue and further information, address
Rev. J. H. C. FISHER or Rev. J. P. MILLER.
1Eltzah?ilj (Haling?
Anii
Charlotte, Norttj Okrolma.
A HIGH GRADE COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES.
LOCATION— Midway between Asheville and Pinehurst. Twenty
acres campus, suburban, overlooking the city — car line.
FIRE-PROOF BUILDINGS— $250,000.00 COLLEGE PLANT.
FACULTY. — Twenty-three experienced teachers, nearly all of whom
have enjoyed University and Conservatory training.
COURSES OF STUDY— A. B. Course, Elective Degree Course,
Music, Art, Expression, Business.
Established Reputation for Good Health and Thorough Work.
For catalogue and information, address
CHARLES B. KING, President,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
of the
Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, S. C.
SESSION OPENS FIRST WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER.
Address,
VOIGT, D. D., Dean, - Jit. Pleasant, South Carolina.
jKgp= Your own institution needing and deserving your "^gp
patronage and support.
MI. PLEASANT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C.
(X=»©<X^X)
Collegiate Department, j^^negeT for the Junier Classin
Academic Department, SS»g?5iSS£atotyfor College and
Business Department, %££? a11 tbe essentials of a commercial
THREE LITERARY SOCIETIES.
The Society work comprises debates, essays, letters, reading, dec-
lamations and written criticisms. This work receives special atten-
tion, being supervised by members of the Faculty who attend regu-
larly the Society meetings. Instruction thorough. Faculty of five
men who have had College and University training. Library lately
enlarged and classified, containing more than 4,000 bound volumes
and several thousand pamphlets. Military discipline in a modified
form will be introduced the coming session. Good, commodious
Brick Buildings. Beautiful and healthful location. Expenses very
moderate. No annoying, unseen "extras." New boarding depart-
ment, furnishing board to students at cost.
Next Session Begins September 7th.
Correspondence solicited. Catalogue free. Address
G. F". McAllister,
MT. PLEASANT, N. C
PASTORS.
PASTORATES.
M. M. Kinatd . .
C. I. Morgan . .
R. A. Goodman .
J. A. Linn ....
W. B. Anil . . .
R. R. Sowers . .
L. B. Spracher .
C. P. Fisher . . .
H. A. Trexler . .
C. A. Brown . .
B. S. Brown . . .
M. L. Rideuhonr
Geo. H. Cox . . .
T. C. Tarker . .
Vacant
S. W. Kuhns (Sup.)
C. R. Pless . . .
Vacant
J. P. Miller . . .
J. H. C. Fisher .
G. H. L. Tingle .
H. W. Jeffcoat .
R. T.Patterson .
W. A. Snyder . .
H. E. Beatty . .
C. Brown Cox . .
Salisbury . .
Chestnut Hill
Spencer . .
Rockwell .
St. Mark's
Bethel . . .
Union . . .
Faith . . .
Organ . . .
Lutheran Chapel
Salem . . .
St. I.uke's
Euochville
V. R. Stickley . . .
E. A. Shenk . . .
J. A. L. Miller . .
Vacant
H. A. McCullough.
H. M. Brown . . .
W. A. Dutton . .
V. Y. Boozer . . .
J. T. Morgan . . .
M. T. Canup . . .
C. J. Sox
M. L. Canup (Sup.)
Lebanon
St. Matthew's
Concord .
St. Andrew's
St. John's
Mt. Pleasant
Prosperity
Gold Hill .
Iredell
Charlotte
Wilmington
Wilmington
Burlington
GuiKord
Winston .
Forsyth
Davidson
Albemarle
St. Martin's
New Bethel
Lexington .
Mooresville
High Point .
Frieden's . .
Greensboro
CONGREGATIONS.
St. John's . .
Haven . . .
(Christ . . .
I Calvary . .
( Wittenberg
-' St. James .
( Christiana
St Mark's .
(Bethel . .
(St. Paul's .
Union ....
/ Faith . . .
( Emmanuel
JOrgan .
(Ebenezer .
I Lutheran Chapel
\ Center Grove
(Salem . .
I Grace . . .
j St. Luke's
\ Concordia .
( St. Enoch .
( Trinity . .
("Lebanon .
■< Providence
(St. Matthew
(St. Matthew
( St. Peter's
St. James . .
( St. Andrew
\ Mt. Hermou
St. John's . .
Holy Trinity
Prosperity .
( Mt. Olive .
| St. Stephen'
( St. Michael'
< Amity .
( St. Paul .
St. Mark's
St. Paul's .
St. Matthew's
/ Macedonia
\ Peace . . .
/Low's . . .
; Richland
\ St. Paul's
(zion . . .
( Augsburg
\ Hopewell
i Bethany .
< Nazareth .
I Shiloh . .
(St. Luke's
< Pilgrim . .
(Reformation
First Church
(St. Martin's
\ Macedonia
( New Bethel
< Luther's .
(Mt. Zion .
First Church
Woman's Mem
{Frieden's
Sharon .
SPXRETARIES OF COUNCILS AND
THKIR ADDRESSES.
1747
1899
1S70
1904
1901
1907
1871
1894
'851
1S35
1789
1899
1^95
1747
1 80S
17S0
1876
1S50
1880
1S69
1882
1835
1857
1893
1871
1847
1838
183:
184;
1893
1S81
1747
1S72
1879
1878
1837
1815
1885
1S40
1S59
1858
1891
1869
1898
1791
1858
1811
1889
1785
1777
i'Si'o
1764
1880
1831
1902
185S
1830
i9°5
1908
1908
R. G. Kizer, Salisbury, N. C . . .
J. A. Wiley, Salisbury, N. C . . .
C. H. Graeber, Sta. 2, Salisbury, N
P. M. Nusman, Spencer
Ross Kerns, Granite Quarry . . .
Julius Frick, Rockwell
Chas. Lyerly, Granite Quarry . .
W. C. Sifferd, China Grove ....
T. L. Miller, Salisbury, R. 1 . . .
J. C. Bernhardt, Salisbury, R. 3 .
G. L. Lyerly, Salisbury, R. 4 . . -
D. A. Wiley, Salisbury, R. 3 . . .
L. A. Beaver, Rockwell
Orlin Cruse, Rockwell, R. 1 . .
Chas. Ketner, China Grove, R. 1 .
J. H. II. Sloop, China Grove, R. 1
J. A. Winecoff, Glass
D. A. Sifferd, Salisbury, R. 7 . . .
B. M. Cauble, Salisbury, R. 2 . .
D. J. Goodman, Cleveland . . . .
A. L. Ritchie, China Grove . . .
C. D. Overcash, Glass, R. 1 . . . .
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E.L. Boliek, Barber, R. 2 ....
Rev. W. R. Ketchie, Mocksville, R
W. T. H. Ketchie, Mocksville, R. 1
C. M. Poole, Salisbury, K. 4 ...
Sidney Trexler, Salisbury, R. 6 .
Juo. K Patterson, Concord ....
J. A. Walter, Concord
Asa Blackwelder, Concord . . . .
W. L- Ritchie, Concord, R. 4 . . .
Geo. F. McAllister, Mt. Pleasant .
Geo. M. Cress, Concord, R. 4 . . .
Geo. W. Watts, Concord, R. 4 . .
J. W. Lentz, Gold Hill, R. 2 ...
J. C. Troutman, Statesville, R. 3 .
James Overcash, Mt. Ulla ....
F. W. Lentz, Statesville, R 1 . .
M. L. Yeager,504N, Graham St., Ch
H. L. Vollers, 719 Market St., Wilm
W.H.Diehm, 510 Chestnut St., Wilm
H. L. Fowler, Burlington . . .
J. F. Huffiues, Gibsonville, R. 1
Wilbur Clapp, Burlington . . .
M. J. Anthony, Burlington
G. C. Hiues, 12 Main St., Winston
J. L. Meadov.'s, Germautown, R. 1
J. W. Newsoni, Rural Hall, R. 2 .
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H. J. Sink, Lexington
C. F. Koonts, Linwood, R. 1 . . .
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A. L. Patterson, Albemarle ....
Chas. Elkins, Whitlev
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B. D. Ridenhour, Richfield ....
Letha Morgan, Richfield .....
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H. L. Propst, Lexington
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J. R. Shive, Salisbury, N. C . .
Lee M. Ketchie, Salisbury, R. 4
C. L. Lentz, Spencer
S. K. Wiley, Granite Quarry . .
M. E. Miller, Rockwell ....
E- L- Lyerly, Granite Quarry .
J. A. Thorn, China Grove . . .
G. A. 'Miller, Salisbury, R. 1 . .
W. P. Sloop, Salisbury, R. 2 . .
J. A. Loflin, Salisbury, R. 4 . .
H. M. L- Agner, Salisbury, R. 3
L. A. Beaver, Rockwell
Orlin Cruse, Rockwell, R. 1 . .
Calvin Fddleman, China Grove, I
W. L. Kimball, China Grove, R. 1
S. W. Winecoff, Glass
N. A. Lippard, Barber, R. 1 . .
B. M. Cauble, Salisbury, R. 2 . .
P. M. Barger, Mooresville . . .
D. E. Upright, China Grove . .
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Glass, R. 1 .
Rev. Geo. H. Cox, Glass, R. 1 . .
II. A. McNeely, Barber, R. 2 . .
J. D. Walker, Mocksville, R. 1 .
"(ohu F. Morgan, Gold Hill, R. 1
A. L. Kluttz, Salisbury, R. 6 . .
V. L. Norman, Concord ....
J. C. Ketner, Concord
Geo. E. Faggart, Concord, R. 5 ■
W. B. Fisher, Mt. Pleasant, R. 3
Capt. Jonas Cook, Mt. Pleasant
A. H. Penniuger, Concord, R. 4
J. 0. Troutman, Statesville, R 3
Chas. Goodman, Mt. Ulla . . .
F. W. Lentz, Statesville, R. 1 . .
Rev. C. B. King, D. D., Charlotte
H. F. Othen, 302 N. 5th St., Wilm
W. W. Koch, 320 Chestnut St., Wil
II. L. Fowler, Burlington ....
R. A. Thomas, Gibsonville, R 1
Riley Brown, Hartshorn, R^ 1
Nathan A. Kime, Liberty . .
D. M. Haithcox,203 9thSt.,Winsto
J. L. Meadows, Germautown, R
J. W. Newsom, Rural Hall, R. 2
J. A. Sink, Lewisville, R. 1 . .
J. Carl Sink, Lexington ....
E. S. Shoaf, Lexington, R. 5 . .
Geo. Hendrix, Mocksville, R.4 .
J. M. Peeler, Albemarle ....
J. I. L. Efird, Whitley
W. S. Blackwelder, Richfield
Juo. Shaver, Richfield . . . .
A. M. Wilhelm, Richfield . . .
H. L. Propsi, Lexington . . .
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