FOR THE CHILDREN

Photori.v/.vy by^7 Sathers of Brainerd,• Minn.

On August 23. 1953. The Evangelical Lutheran Church held formal acceptance observances for the extensive lake property which was pre- ""ted to them by the late Harold Knutson. former congressman from Minnesota, pictured above with a group of ch.ldren. Designated "The Jeannette Holm Knutson Camp" in memory of the mother of Harold Knutson. the camp is to be used as a summer retreat for^ neg­ ated, unfortunate,vMiiuiiunaie, deprived,aeprivea, anaand handicappednanaicaf children at a designated time of the year, and for such purposes as the Board of Chant.es _ i...... determines during the balance of the year.

VOLUME XXXVII MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., OCTOBER 6, 1953 NUMBER 40 Pledge to Children

Prom your earliest infancy we give you our love so that you may grow with

trust in yourself and in others.

We will recognize your worth as a person and we will help you to strengthen your sense of belonging.

We will respect your right to be yourself and at the same time help you to

understand the rights of others, so that you may experience co-operative living.

W c will help you to develop initiative and imagination, so that you may have

the opportunity freely to create.

We will encourage your curiosity and your pnde in workmanship, so that you

may have the satisfaction that comes from achievement.

We will provide the conditions for wholesome play that will add to your learning,

to your social experience, and to your happiness.

We will illustrate by precept and example the value of integrity and the importance of moral courage.

We will encourage you always to seek the truth.

W e will provide you with all opportunities possible to develop your own faith in God.

W e will open the way for you to enjoy the arts and to use them for deepening your understanding of life.

Wc will work to rid ourselves of prejudice and discrimination, so that together

we ma\ achieve a truly democratic society.

From the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth, reprinted from The Lutheran Teacher.

LUTHERAN HERALD O. G. Malmin, £

GLADYS WOGEN, Assistant to the Editor • HERMAN E. JO R GE NS E N, New

Wh'plf'.rc °f Tw EvanKellcal Lutheran Church. Published weekly by Augsburg Publishing Hoi to! m ' Minneapolis 15, Minnesota, Randolph E. Haugan, General Manager. Albert E. Ai n r U b Crip,i n ma«,e? T "u^v Y/ |o, 1 ' ° States and Canada/per year $2.75. Entered at; «o. Printed m ih i* ' e 81 post °®ce at Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the act of f- J Minnesota. States of America by Augsburg Publishing House, Minneapolis 15, Mil 898 Lutheran Herald the congressman. For lakes and a magnificent view, I have not looked upon anything finer than that day in A "Bethesda May when I stood there on the huge point extending way out between Big Trout Lake and Lower White- by the Sea' fish Lake near Manhattan Beach. I remember saying, If it is sin to covet, then, Father, forgive me, but I would so much wish that this could become the property In order that the readers may get the complete back­ ol my Church for a useful and spirited program for ground leading up to the formal "deeding services" of someone someday." I shall not forget how we sat down the feannctte Holm Knutson Camp, a radio address on the grass and there prayed that, if the Lord wills, He over station WCAL on August 14 by the Rev. Magnus in His own time would see that this is brought about. Dahlen, executive Secretary of the Board of Charities It was on the first of July, 1952, that I called on is recorded. Harold Knutson at Wadena where he was busy with editorials for the \\ adena Pioneer Journal. I presented Dr. O. G. Malmin, the editor of LUTHERAN HERALD, my credentials and was received most cordially. As comes by my office on occcasion, and I remember par­ for my Church, he knew of it and had made his con­ ticularly about a year and a half ago he dropped in to tacts with it long before I was born. He knew many share a communication which he had received from a of our pastors, as he had met them at the home of his pastor in our Church, the Reverend Alfred Bredesen brother-in-law from time to time, and he was known of Venice, Florida. in our parishes both in St. Cloud and in Wadena for Pastor Bredesen stated that while he did not serve his visits and his gifts. a regular parish at the time, he was doing some work I told him a little bit about our program in the among the Negroes in a section of Venice, and it had Department of Charities. I told him something about every meaning to him at his age that he had a house our hopes and dreams in different places, and of how, which his brother-in-law had provided for him and his in the state of Minnesota, I felt that it would be wonder­ wife. ful if we could have some shoreline and acreage, espe­ Upon inquiring further, we discovered that his cially for children who by circumstances had been brother-in-law was none other than the former congress­ neglected, handicapped, and deprived. What Harold man from Minnesota, the Honorable Harold Knutson. Knutson inscribed that day in Wadena is a document Mr. Knutson, now of Venice, Flor­ ida, served in Congress from 1917 to 1949. Bredesen stated that he was of the opinion that Mr. Knutson was thinking seriously of making available his extensive lake proper­ ties north of Brainerd, Minnesota, to some group who would evidence a spirit of responsibility and depend- ability, and who would carry out a definite program for its use. Might not this be something for The Evan­ gelical Lutheran Church to think about ? h was on the 19th of May that Mrs. Dahlen and I drove up north and found our way out to the point which was the summer home of Jeannette Holm Knutson Harold Knutson

October 6,1953 899 regarding this thing in its embryo stage, for here he began to reveal how he had been thinking about some­ thing like this for some time, and this was the begin­ ning of a plan as he penned a statement of purpose. Shortly after that, I asked that some of our national board members arrange to go and look at these proper­ ties which had impressed me so. Dr. C. C. Swain, chair­ man of our Board of Charities, came by July 5, since he could not be along with the group which had been invited to come there a few days after that.

It was a memorable evening that we spent together in Mr. Knutson's summer home on July 17. Mr. T. G. Ovcrson, executive secretary of the Board of Trustees, and his wife were there; as was also Mr. Robert J. Lund of Thief River Falls, member of the Board of Trustees; the Rev. G. Thompson, member of the Board Former congressman Knuhon explains the fine art of fishing to of Charities from the Northern Minnesota District, young enthusiasts. and Mr. Harold Simerson of Belmond, Iowa, Board of Charities member of the South Central District, who sota; at Moorhead, Minnesota; at Williston, North Da­ was also accompanied by his wife. kota; at Cam rose, Alberta, Canada; and half a dozen That night we heard something about Mr. Knutson's others on the planning boards. Here was portrayed the hopes and dreams, and we portrayed for him on the child placing and foster home program of the Church screen some of our activities in the Charities and Wel­ through the various Lutheran Welfare Societies in the fare field from coast to coast and up into Canada. Here difTcrcnt states; and then the extensive institutional chap­ he saw what our Church has been doing in this field laincy program of the Church. during the years—the new children's homes at Witten­ This was the Church to which Nellie Svee of Devils berg, Wisconsin; at Eau Claire, Wisconsin; at Ames, Lake had bequeathed her legacy—sufficient to build and Iowa; at Beresford, South Dakota; at Fargo, North Da­ furnish a new children's home at Fargo, North Dakota. kota; at Fergus Falls, Minnesota. New homes for the This was the program that Lillian Rudesill of Iowa aged at Stoughton, Wisconsin; at Twin Valley, Minne- wanted to encourage, and she gave sufficient money to erect a cottage to the memory of her husband at the Be- loit Children's I lome at Ames, Iowa. There was shown the wonderful new Home for the Aged at Stanwood, Washington. It had its beginning way back some forty- live years ago because a certain John Hals gave 510,000 in memory of his wife, Josephine. And when the wooden building needed to be replaced, a magnificent new home was erected which is standing there today, backed up by a Church and constituency that accepted its trust. Mr. Knutson spoke that night of the many visits he had had during the years at the home of the former governor of Minnesota and Senator, Knute Nelson, of how lie was impressed with the legacy that Knute Nelson had given to the Church—his home at Alexan­ dria, Minnesota, and forty acres of land near the city, to be used in service to the aged.

"Oh, you know," said Mr. Knutson, "I could have sold this point out here a thousand times. There was a man from Texas with oil holdings who came by an laid down a check of $35,000, but I wouldn't take it. Then he took his check book and said, You hi in 11 amount'—but no!" i If there can be those who can come out . fff The flag pole which stands as a token of appreciation to Mr. Knut- son for his gift to the Church and to its children. share some of this sunshine and this wonder u Herald 900 Lutheran some who otherwise perhaps would not have a chance, " I o those of us who were fortunate enough to know or some youngster whose heart would be gladdened by her, we could feel her love for little children. We saw such an opportunity—that was pretty much what the how unselfish she was with her few possessions. Her former congressman had in mind. And here it is, friends. smile was ready for everyone, and her concern was for I read from the document following the description the comfort and well-being of her fellow man. She was approximating, I would judge, about 70 acres: always generous with her sympathy, and her well-worn "To be designated 'The Jeannette Holm Knutson Bible guided her in her many hours of grief. Her Camp' 111 memory of the mother of Harold Knutson, gentle philosophy put a song into the lives of all of grantor, to be used by the Board of Charities of The those who knew her. Evangelical Lutheran Church, grantee. . . And then "It is with the deepest sympathy that I, as a direct it goes on to say that it is to be used "as a summer descendant of Jeannette Holm Knutson, present this rctreai for neglected, unfortunate, deprived and handi­ deed to the Board of Charities of The Evangelical Lu­ capped children" at a designated time of the year, and theran Church. We in the family hope that it will be for such other purposes as the Board determines during enjoyed in the manner for which it has been set aside the balance of the year. by Harold Knutson." And now we have arranged for a formal acceptance Mr. Magnus Running of Chicago, chairman of the of these properties 011 the afternoon of Sunday, August Board of Charities, in his acceptance speech stated that 2.3, at three o'clock. Dr. C. C. Swain, former chairman in this very act Mr. Knutson had joined the ranks of of the Board of Charities, will be the speaker. At the many others in "leaving to his fellowmen a portion of same time there will be the formal presentation of a his earthly possessions for a high and noble purpose. . . . huge flag pole to Mr. Knutson as a memento and token To carry out his plans he chose to use the facilities of of appreciation from many Minnesota friends. his Church, which he loved, to carry out a service to And so then, may God be pleased with these pro­ the generations to come." ceedings; may He continue and add His blessing to it all. May the years to come unfold to us opportunities I know that Mr. Knutson had in mind many who have for service far beyond what we for the moment may had rough going in life, who would not otherwise have even be able to vision or comprehend. the opportunity of such a place of re-creation both to body and soul. Pastor Ingvald Thvedt, the pastor of So ends the radio broadcast. Everything in the way of the Ephphatha Mission for the Deaf and Blind at Fari­ plans for this deeding service was carried out to the bault, was by the other day, and we spoke of the pos­ letter, with the exception that the Honorable Harold sibility of a retreat for some of them from time to Knutson could not make the presentation. On August time. Then there are children from our various chil­ 15 he suffered a severe heart attack. He died on the dren's homes who will welcome a week's stay at the 21st. camp during the summer. And now in Brainerd, Min­ At the "deeding service" his nephew, Mr. Sterling nesota, there has been purchased land for a large state Knutson of Wadena, Minnesota, made the presentation school and institution for mentally retarded children. for him: "I wish Harold Knutson could be here to see When adequate staff is available, I see no reason why this gathering, representing those who will carry on some of these cannot be given the opportunity to taste this work for him. This is the presentation of his own of the wonderful breeze and wade in the sparkling personal tribute to his beloved mother, Jeannette Holm waters, which can really become "A Bethesda by the

Knutson." Sea. (Continued on page 912) WY&P*

Green grass, blue skies, and a shimmering lake will hold new expe­ cottage. riences for many an underprivileged boy and girl.

901 The LWF Flag in the Near East

Raymond M. Olson

NLC News Photo Special Correspondent Arab refugees boys at a YMCA recreation camp in Jericho sur­ round women of the Lutheran Distributing Committee of Jerusalem and Jencho as they distribute 1,050 sets of undershirts and shorts. Most ot the children are in rags, and the garments proved a wel­ come gift. The Arabic signboard says, "Lutheran World Federation."

We have been following the flag of the Lutheran World work which is to be done with this dedicated and holy Federation in the Near East. It identified the car which money, given in Christ's name. met us at the airport near Jerusalem in Jordan. It flew It is quite clear that the key person is Dr. Edwin briskly from the left front fender as we moved through Moll, director of the Near East Branch of the Lutheran the streets ot Jerusalem. It kept its place of honor as we World federation. A unique man, with unique experi­ drove through the valleys and over the hills and moun­ ence in preparation for this assignment, he has given tains of that Arab land while we sang together the bold leadership during uncertain and unpredictable hymns which spoke of our faith, hymns such as "Beau­ days. '1 here were no patterns to follow, they must be tiful Savior," "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," "A Mighty cut out:. It is an unforgettable experience to walk with Fortress," "Just As I Am," and others. him through the crowded streets and see the universal 1 he flag of the LWF was a constant reminder of the confidence which is shown toward him; or to drive fellowship of Lutherans which reaches out to the little along the roads and streets and see the faces of people Arab Lutheran group in Jordan. It is looked upon with light up when they sec him. There arc other great souls pride and affection by these people, as a sign of their in this work, each worth a biography, including Dr. share in the total Lutheran family, and as a sign of the and Mrs. Johannes Docring, Dr. Canaan, head of medi­ Christian love and faith which has reached out to them cal services at the Augusta Victoria Hospital, and many and to their neighbors. This blue banner, with Luther's others. 1 he LWF flag identifies them and their work, seal upon it, is increasingly well-known in the Near even as they in turn, give meaning and identity to the East. There are many signs that it is held in affection, flag. not only by these Arab Lutherans but by those who '1 he presence of this banner serves, also, as a reminder belong to the Orthodox Church, the Latin Church, and that the Christian love which flows from Christ to and by many Moslems. through His Church is a dynamic fact, that it is even now flooding back into the places which Christ knew This familiar banner identifies something in this part when He walked this earth, to bring blessing and hope of the world which is of interest to every Lutheran in to this land and its thousands of refugee people. America who is confronted with continued requests to underwrite this work as a part of his contribution through Lutheran World Action. As already mentioned, A Natural Responsibility it identifies the Lutheran family to these people, bring­ Lutherans who give earnest thought to their Church s ing a new awareness of the strength of this Church work, and there arc many such Lutherans, have asked and the virility of its confession and faith. what the Lutheran World Federation is doing in this Also identified is the splendid record of faithful part of the world, why wc are here, and why we are Christian service given by LWF representatives and using Lutheran World Action funds in such a place. the many Arab and Armenian Christians who are em­ '1 he visitor soon discovers the answer. He discovers ployed in the L\\ F work. Wherever the visitor turns, that it is, first of all, a responsibility which the Churches he finds a most earnest and devoted attention to the confront because of certain political decisions and the

902 Lutheran Herald forces brought into play by those decisions. He discovers Lutheran congregations and their pastors. These are that, once again, the Lutheran Church has to think of located in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Beit Jala (near the needs of men produced by war and persecution. Bethlehem). When support from the Mother Church in There arc few periods of history since the Reformation Germany was cut off, the pastors had to turn to teach­ when Lutherans have not been found in such a setting. ing to make a living, and the congregations began to This is another period which happens to confront us. scatter. I he LWF was able to restore the pastors to The longer this situation in the Near East is studied, lull-time work, with the result that the congregations the more it appears to be one of the responsibilities are coming now to new vitality. given to Lutherans of the world by our Lord. This is The Educational Department, directed by Dr. Erna from His hand, in the midst of much that is evil and Doering, supervises a Boys' School in Bethlehem (tem­ bewildering. Three times, at least, the Lutheran Church porarily also a resident orphange for boys), an Orphan­ has been involved in this land because of persecution age for Girls in Beit Jala; a home for the blind and and war. The first chapter was written with the estab­ a school for blind apprentices on the Mount of Olives lishment of the Syrian Orphanage in Jerusalem by in Jerusalem, and a vocational school for boys, also on Heinrich Ludwig Schnellcr, when he gathered refugees the Mount of Olives. In all of these institutions the from Syria and provided an education and a Christian Christian witness is wholesomely and winsomely made. environment for them. The products of this orphanage 1 he Medical Department centers around the Augusta are found in many responsible positions in the service \ ictoria Hospital on the Mount of Olives, one of the of the LWF at the present time. The second chapter largest hospitals in the Near East. In 1951 the LWF came when World War II divorced the German Lu­ took over the administration of the hospital, with the theran Mission Societies from their work and their assistance of subsidies of money and supplies from the properties. Through the Lutheran World Federation, United Nations. Here there is a constant stream of action was taken here, as in other places in the world, refugees coming for care and restoration of health. Also, to retain the properties at the close of the war ... to through this department, there are clinics in several retain them for the Lutheran cause and keep them func­ places, where devoted doctors and nurses minister to tioning in some degree. The third chapter was started these homeless and hopeless in the name of Christ. when the Arab-Jewish war broke out in 1948. Since the The Relief Department has been, and remains, the Lutheran mission response of the past has been among largest voluntary relief organization in the Near East. the Arab people, it was most natural to follow them Clothing, given by Lutherans in other lands, is pro­ when the land became divided and they left their homes vided for these destitute refugees. It is sorted and pack­ and property for what they believed would be a tem­ aged for specific families, in consultation with Jordan­ porary absence. It was not temporary, as the calendar ian authorities. When distribution is made in a refugee makes clear. 'I hus began the phase of assistance to camp, the packages are prepared in advance for each refugees, Lutheran and non-Lutheran, Christian and family and distribution made to all at one time. This non-Christian. department also distributes large quantities of milk and It is not by arbitrary decision that the LWF is doing other foodstuffs. The policy of the LWF has been to this work in one part of a divided Palestine. It is the provide this assistance without regard to race or creed. natural result of historical relationships which Lutheran The predominant group being Moslem, the largest missions have had for many years. The desire to have share of the help has gone to Moslems. This policy a share in a Lutheran witness in the land of Israel also has won untold trust for the Lutheran Church among flows deeply in the hearts of many who are acquainted the entire Moslem population. with the Near East, and who live under the compulsion of the love of Christ which would also share the Gos­ Where Does the Flag Go Tomorrow? pel hope in Israel, as opportunities may come. There can be no question about the immediate future for the LWF in Jordan. We can do nothing less than Many Phases carry on with a consistent Christian witness under- There are many errands run in the name of the Lu­ girded by Christian deeds. Each of the departments has theran World Federation in Jordan. For wise adminis­ a present task which shows no signs of diminishing, tration, the work is divided into five departments out which probably should be increased at several points if <>f the Jerusalem office and one department in Damas- available funds should make it possible. cus, Syria, where Mr. Christian Christiansen of Den­ Wise planning must reckon with questions which go mark is in charge. The five departments are: Adminis­ beyond the present. The refugees camps must not con­ trative, Ecclesiastical, Educational, Medical, and Relief. tinue forever. While the Church as such must move T he Ecclesiastical Department, supervised by Dr. cautiously in the midst of explosive political considera­ Johannes Doering, concerns itself with the three Arab tions, its love and concern for these people must be

October 6,1953 903 genuine and helpful. God, guiding in this place and in temporary. Permanent solutions are being sought Th His time, can use the Lutheran witness even more. consolidation of other Christian values and achi Patiently and wisely, Christian counsel can be a part meats ought to be comtng, as well. The ground whTch of the developments for these coming months and years. has been gained, the good will which has been de I he goals for Lutheran World Federation in the Near vcloped, ought not be surrendered. This is a Christian East call also for the end of responsibility in ecclesias­ outpost peculiarly prepared and thrust upon this gen tical and educational work. It must again find its way eration of Lutherans. It can be a most important Lt into the hands of mission societies and mission depart­ for the future. The exact forms may not be predictable ments, as 111 the past. Perhaps one of the Lutheran just now, but that is not essential. The mission to bring Churches in America will find this a desirable place the Gospel to all nations has a special significance at to throw some mission support. '1 he present state is this post within the Moslem world.

Unique Features in St. Paul Merger

A new Lutheran Church came into being in South plementing a dual ministry; and the fact that, from the Saint Paul, Minnesota on August 27 when the former beginning, the merger has been looked upon by both Trinity Lutheran Church (LLC) and the former St. congregations as an efficiency measure, rather than as Paulus Lutheran Church (ALC) officially merged to an economy measure. form Luther Memorial Church. '1 he congregation has a Board of Deacons* a Board Negotiations looking toward the merger of the two of i rustees, a Board of Education, and a Board of former congregations were begun immediately after Synodical Activities of nine members each. Each of Easter when a joint meeting of the church councils these boards has a chairman, a vice-chairman, and a was called by Pastor Curtis E. Jorstad, Arlington, secretary of its own, and each board meets monthly. Texas, then pastor of Trinity Church; Pastor Theodore 'I he pastors are advisory members of all boards. The L. Kurtz of St. Paulus Church; Dr. A. H. Ewald, tour olficial boards, together with the president, the president of the Minnesota District, ALC; and Dr. vice-president, and the secretary of the congregation, E. C. Reincrtson, president of the Southern Minnesota and the two pastors, constitute the Church Council, District, ELC. At this meeting the two church coun­ which meets quarterly to co-ordinate the work of the cils decided to call meetings of their respective con­ various boards and to prepare for the semi-annual meet­ gregations to permit the members to express their ings of the congregation. wishes regarding a possible merger. These meetings At its merger meeting the congregation extended a resulted in over 90 per cent of the members favoring call to Pastor 'I hcodore L. Kurtz, who announced his a merger. A fourteen-member merger committee, con­ acceptance on Sunday, August 30. A co-pastor, who will sisting of seven members from each congregation, was be a member of The Evangelical Lutheran Church, will elected and instructed to draft a constitution for the be called in the near future. proposed new church and to submit a definite plan Until Luther Memorial Church can secure a new of operation. This committee, working under the chair­ site and erect adequate facilities for its work, the con­ manship of Pastor Kurtz and in close consultation with gregation will make the best of its present facilities. Presidents Reincrtson and Ewald submitted its pro­ Worship services will be centered in the former St. posals to the respective congregations for their approval Paulus Church building and most of the other parish late in June. The proposals were approved by sub­ activities in the former Trinity Church building. In stantially more than the necessary two thirds of the anticipation of its new center of work and worship the members of both churches and a united meeting was two former church buildings will be designated as called for August 27. With the adoption of the consti­ 1 rinity and St. Paulus Chapels of Luther Memorial tution and articles of incorporation, both of which were Church. adopted by a unanimous vote, the merger was com­ Commenting on the merger for LUTHERAN HERALD pleted on August 27. and the Lutheran Standard Pastor Kurtz stated: We Among the unique features of this merger, which is arc certain that the readers of our church papers will not the first merger of an ELC and an ALC congrega­ watch this venture with interest. We are deeply appre­ tion, are the plan to have two pastors, one from the ciative of this interest. To the end that what has been ALC and one from the ELC; a constitution originally accomplished on paper may be translated into fruitful written for and geared to the needs of a large congre­ life in the Church, we covet the prayers of all our gation in which definite provisions, are made for im­ people that God's blessing may rest upon this project.

904 Lutheran Herald Meet the President of the WMF

(THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES)

When delegates attending the 1948 convention of the Women's Missionary Federation chose their new presi dent they elected a faithful worker in the organization who brought what might be termed a cosmopolitan complexion to the national group. For Mrs. Roy O. Storvick of Wadena, Minnesota, WMF proxy for the past five years, has visited both Europe and Asia as well as all parts of North America. -ocal activity in the WMF was perhaps greatest while She visited Europe a year ago when she was an she was living in Mason City. While there she was official visitor from the ELC to the Lutheran World president of the Trinity Ladies Aid, the St. Ansgar Federation assembly in Hannover, Germany. Circuit, and later the South Central District. She was Her trip to Asia came just prior to her marriage. Al­ a national vice president of the organization when she though she was engaged to her future husband at the was asked to head the auxiliary in 1948. time, she felt called to go to China as a missionary. When most young girls just out of college would have Despite her full schedule with church work she main­ been most content to marry and forget other ideas, she tains an active civic role. A year ago she was chairman was firm in her conviction that she should go to China of the Wadena Library Club. She holds membership regardless of personal consideration. So, after a half in the Twentieth Century Study Club, Girl Scouts year studying Chinese, she completed the year teaching Council, the American Association of University Wom­ at the Lena Dahl Memorial School at Singyang in en, Republican (dub, Parents-Teachers Association, and Honan province, China. the Great Books Club. It was not her first experience teaching, for she had Her interest in literature which she displayed with been on the faculty of Canton Lutheran Normal School her majors in English and Latin at St. Olaf—from Canton, South Dakota, (now Augustana Academy) which she graduated cum laude with a third major in and on the English faculty at Concordia College, Moor- education, and minors in mathematics and religion—is head, Minn. kept alive today with an extensive home reading pro­ Home again from her experience in China, she mar­ gram. She reads to relax—unless she is listening to a ried Roy O. Storvick, who is now general manager of good play or classical music. Northern Cooperatives, Inc., at Wadena. Among the books which interested her during the For a while Mrs. Storvick and her family lived in past year were Soren Kierkegaard's Purity of Heart Is to ason City, Iowa. But wherever she has made her Will One Thing, Meyer's Christ in Isaiah, Catherine ome, she has not lost the spirit of conviction and Marshall's A Man Called Peter, Pierre Van Paassen's service that motivated her to go to the Far East as a Jerusalem Calling, Slaughter's 7he Galilean, Costain's messenger of the Church. The Silver Chalice, and Schmidt's Confessors of His She has taught Sunday school most of her adult life, Name. ast year she taught sophomores, juniors, and seniors At St. Olaf she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi m a Bible study class. But, she adds, her frequent ab­ Literary Society, worked on the Manitou Messenger, sences from her home town in behalf of her synodical participated in declamatories, and was a member of the wor make it difficult to do as much work on the YWCA cabinet. level now as she would like. S^not^ca^ dmmSj in addition to leading the Mrs. Storvick is not a routinist. Each day must include > include advisory membership on the boards ol some quiet time for herself and time with the family. °reign and home missions, as well as the commission Otherwise, she adjusts her work to meet current de­ °n the diaconate. mands for speeches or written articles. (She writes a (Continued on page 915) October 6,1953 905 Mission Secretaries Meet at Bielefeld R- A. Syrdal

For a long time there has been close co-operation be­ highly esteemed is this institution, that their hands were tween the mission boards of the various Lutheran stayed. They did not dare to fulfil their desires, but Churches in America so that work on contiguous fields refused permit for any collections from the people out­ may be developed together to the mutual benefit of all side of their own Church. The German people came churches they have formed, and with the object of at night with food, and on Sundays came in crowds to creating one single united Lutheran Church in each the services so the institution and all its patients could country. Since the war, when much of the work of be cared for. European mission societies has had to receive the help I went through parts of the institution. One man, of Lutheran churches in this country, there has been crippled by epilepsy so that he had to be strapped to his a closer affiliation between them and the Lutherans in chair, and whose face and body were twisted into grue­ this country. The need for consultation between mission some contortions when he talked, had a little tin box secretaries of Europe and America has been intensified tied to his chair for collection for missions. He was by the international difficulties that have sprung up in mission interested, as arc all the people of the institute, such bewildering ways in so many sections of the world. that has a theological seminary for training missionaries This has caused the formation of a Commission on and pastors for the work at the institute and for their World Missions of the Lutheran World Federation. To mission field in '1 anganyika. Their passion for service this "commission," mission secretaries and other people is Tanganyika, but since the war, the British govern­ responsible for mission leadership have been drawn ment has permitted only a very small allotment of their from all over the world so that problems may be shared, missionaries to go to their field. It was sad to meet the resources pooled, and efforts unified. young men and women, trained for the work, burning I attended such a meeting in Bielefeld, Germany, with desire to go, but knowing that for the present July 20-25, after many repeated requests from European their longing was thwarted. mission secretaries that I come, because of the many Gathered for the meeting were mission secretaries problems we face together. I went a little dubious about from the several mission societies in the west and east the actual values that might be received, but came home zone of Germany, from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, thankful to God that I had been permitted to be one of Holland, Finland, France, and the Unted States, with the group this year. For five days we drew the prob­ one representative from India and one from Indonesia. lems of world missions together into our little assembly All handed in brief reports of the work of their mis­ hall so that we might share and counsel together, and sions, and we all rejoiced in the signs of Christian ad­ rejoice in opportunities and fruits of labor reported from vance in various sections of the world. Most encouraging all lands. were Ethiopia showing a mass movement for Christ, The place of the meetings was itself an inspiration. 100,000 people having been brought into the evangeli­ Bethel Institute at Bielefeld served as host. Here al­ cal Church through the efforts of the three Lutheran most 7,000 feeble minded, epileptic and other nervous­ missions working there in the past three years, and New ly disturbed persons were gathered together in a little city all by itself, where 2,000 deaconesses and 700 male nurses or "deacons" served the needy, together with a staff of 60 doctors and psychiatrists. The pa­ tients were not only treated as social problems, but were showered with Christian love, poured out unstint- ingly upon each person. Schools were conducted for the varying types of epileptic children, and trades were taught the adults who could work. During the past war the Nazi army wished to exterminate this group of human sufferers, but the leader of the institute said that if they were to do this they must begin on him. So Lutheran Mission Secretaries of Europe and America

906 Lutheran Herald Guinea reporting 13,000 converts the past year, with a the necessary work. As an example one missionary total of 121,437 Christians, twice the number of baptized cacher was admitted in recent months on condition that membership they had before the war. In most areas he stay for one year only and that during that time he there were reports of steady growth, and all were train a man to take his place. heartened by a report from the interior of China show­ Thailand is the country in east Asia least influenced ing continued activity of the Church behind the Bam­ by Christianity. In 125 years of work the American boo curtain. Last Easter many Christians gathered in Presbyterian Church has been able to establish a church one area. Their greeting on Easter used to be, "Christ of somewhere between 15,000-17,000. This also is a is Risen," now it was, "The Church has risen again." Huddhist country and the influence of the Christian Constitutions for union Lutheran Churches in several community in the life of the nation, according to Dr. areas were considered, as was the union of mission - anikam, is less than in other Asiatic countries. He activity both in organization and in institutions, show­ noted a happy relationship between the national work ing a solidarity of purpose, and a singleness of aim and i«r the indigent workers and the missionaries but in­ spirit that was unique. 'I he question of ministering to dicated a great need for a better trained native mission. the urban and industrial centers of Africa were dis­ Indo-China was reported as giving a favorable pic­ cussed, bringing forth a resolution that would create ture for Christian advance. There are 40,000 Christians plans whereby new opportunities in such areas will be alter about 40 years' work and eight per cent of the jointly planned and shared. churches are self-supporting. Malaya on the other hand The problem of mission work in India, where a creates a problem of religious liberty. There are about stiffening of attitude of the government makes it in­ 80,000 Protestant Christians in Malaya but most of creasingly difficult to get entrance for missionaries for these are Indians and Chinese. Of the 250,000 native evangelical work, was discussed with Dr. Manikam, Malayan people only six are Christians. Treaties that the representative of the Lutheran Churches of India. have been made with the sultans of the area prohibit Though not too optimistic as to the government atti­ Christian propagation. tude for the present, he had hopes for the long-time Dr. Manikam also reported briefly on Indonesia, mar­ program of the indigenous church of that country. He velling at the fact that there are now 600,000 Christians had recently taken an extended trip through several whereas only four generations ago the first two mission­ countries of the far east and gave a very enlightening aries were martyred. I his church is now independent survey of his findings. and is self-supporting except for help being given by He had visited Burma, Thailand, Indo-China, Malaya the Lutheran World Federation for special institutions and Indonesia. As a church leader coming from the '°r training native leadership. The ephorus of this younger churches he has made very searching investi­ church (bishop), Dr. Justin Sikombing, was also pres­ gation into the situation in each of the countries visited ent at this conference and gave a personal greeting to with a great deal of penetration and understanding. the Lutheran \\ orld Federation, expressing his heart­ Of all the countries that he had visited, Burma had dis­ felt thanks for the assistance that has been given. turbed him the most. In this country there is a resur­ Besides the general meetings of the Commission, we gence of a very aggressive type of Buddhism that is con­ met in sub-committees to discuss specific problems re­ nected with an extreme spirit of nationalism. The cry lating to special countries where we had mutual inter­ among the Buddhists was: "Be Buddhist, if you are a ests. Some of the knotty problems of South Africa were true Burmese." There have been only five councils of discussed by our Committee on Africa, and for Taiwan world Buddhism to date since the death of Buddha encouragement was given by the sub-committee and 2,500 years ago. Next year the sixth such council will the Commission to the continuance of the future work meet in Rangun and will be in session for two full years. of Lutheran missions in that country. There was also a Buddhism has become aggressive and states that Chris­ possibility to meet other mission secretaries personally tianity has made a mess of the world, as judged by the to discuss individually the questions and problems that last world wars, and that Buddhism is the only hope we have mentioned to each other in letters during the for the world. Added to this rebirth of the old pagan past years, but now were able to talk through at leisure religion, the Government is fast becoming a welfare and at length. Pastor Amdahl of the Norwegian Mission ^atc that is quite totalitarian. Mission schools have Society and I had several opportunities to talk in detail 'ecu taken over in many instances by the Government about the Lutheran work in the Sudan, especially in and the entire medical work conducted by missions reference to the proposed union hospital between their will be soon confiscated and run by the Government, mission and ours. Thus in a few days we were able to tnct regulations are in force concerning the entrance arrive at conclusions that normally would have taken 0 missionaries, which makes it almost impossible for weeks and months of letter writing. t ic mission stations to be kept in strength to carry out I left Bielefeld on Friday night so I could spend a- (Continued on page 914) October 6,1953 907 Ambassador to Ethiopia At the time Dr. Joseph Simonson was appointed Am­ bassador of the United States Government to the Empire = EDITO of Ethiopia, we took note of that fact in our news columns. At about the time these lines are read, he will have reached the capital city, Addis Ababa, and Still Another 1 will have begun his new work. THE SECOND Dr. Simonson served in the ministry of The Evan­ Last week we devoted about half our editorial space gelical Lutheran Church for almost exactly 22 years. to calling attention to and quoting from an article on This period included ten years as pastor of Moreland Lutheran unity by the president of the American Evan­ Church, Chicago, and ten years as pastor of Christ gelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Alfred Jensen. It Church, St. Paul. The past two years he has been execu­ will be recalled that Pastor Jensen voiced some deep tive secretary of the Division of Public Relations of tears as to the wisdom of the merger which is projected the National Lutheran Council. by the four bodies now so successfully negotiating with It is not, of course, as a pastor of the Christian one another. Church that Ambassador Simonson has gone to Ethi­ May we say at the outset that it has been the editor's opia. Before he left he deposited his papers of ordina­ privilege to be with President Jensen on many occasions. tion with the general secretary of the ELC. He is, as of We have come to respect him for his ability and that date, not a pastor of the Church. Should he desire integrity and to have a high personal regard for him. to re-enter the ministry, his papers will be returned to W hen we 111 the following express our almost complete him and he will be reinstated on the Clergy Roster. disagreement with him in his estimate of our merger It is of some importance that this be clearly understood. efforts, it is simply because we do not believe that the There is no breach of the principle of the separation position he takes in the matter is based on a correct in­ of Church and State in Mr. Simonson's appointment. terpretation of the facts. We have been interested in receiving from various readers editorials clipped from the daily press here and Perhaps the most sensible way to approach the subject there commenting on the appointment. The chief point is to pose certain questions which arise when one reads most of them make is that the more Christian men we President Jensen's objections and seek for an answer get into public life, the better. Typical is the following to them. editorial from a West Coast paper, The Oregon Journal: Basically, the question is: Will the proposed merger, "President Eisenhower has nominated Dr. Joseph when it is consummated, be a divisive force in Ameri­ Simonson, executive secretary of the Division of Public can Lutheranism? Cognate to that question are these: Relations of the National Lutheran Council, to be U. S. Is the merger being proposed as "an offensive and de­ Ambassador to Ethiopia. Dr. Simonson, 49, is a civic fensive alliance" (an expression President Jensen does leader as well as pastor in his native state of Minnesota. not use, but which has been used by others) ? Does the "Dr. Simonson said that he looks upon the nomina­ proposed merger imply a criticism of those bodies which tion with a sense of 'sober responsibility and real privi­ are not included in the negotiations? lege.' Our first statement is made definitely and unequiv­ "Then the envoy-to-be added something that should ocally: In the minds and hearts of those most con­ be read from every pulpit and printed in every news­ cerned that this four-way merger shall he a success, paper 111 America—yes, and included in every school there is not now, and never has been, any thought of textbook on civics or political science. Here it is: being a divisive force in Lutheranism. I he four bodies " 'For years I have pleaded for Christian participation concerned have believed, and do believe, that there is in politics. It seems that now the time has come for me a degree of unity among them which can find adequate to increase my own activity in this field. I enter this expression only in an organic merging of their forces. service with the conviction that politics itself is not I hat is the simple and unvarnished truth. Those who dirty. Where it is dirty, it is because of the unconcern add to that motive are doing so without a sufficient and aloofness of right-thinking and high-minded peo­ knowledge of the facts. ple. Politics is the only tool we have for good govern­ I hat raises the question: Does such a feeling oi ment.' unity imply a judgment of other Lutheran bodies? "That's right, Dr. Simonson. Politics is dirty only do not see how such an inference can be legitimate) when good folks are too goody-good to plunge in. And drawn. Surely, the fact that certain bodies have come the public gets the kind of government it votes for and further in understanding one another than they have in lets happen." understanding certain other bodies implies no criticism

908 Lutheran HerM servatism appears to us to be three-fold: Submission to the absolute authority of Seripture; acknowledgement RIALS that the Confessions are a true interpretation of Scrip­ ture; adherence to the mode of life and practice which w of the Merger is current among the separate bodies. Is such "conserva­ TWO EDITORIALS tism" to be deplored? We do not believe so.

of the others. Suppose, even, that certain bodies have The second grave fear President Jensen expresses re­ • come to find among themselves certain similarities in garding the four-way merger is that it will disrupt the emphasis both on doctrine and life, does the fact that, National Lutheran Council. We believe that a very few because of that, they feel that they can serve better in words can allay that fear. the Kingdom as one than as four in any way reflect 1 he third resolution adopted by the union committees upon other bodies? Frankly, we find it impossible to concerned at their very first meeting (that was in 1949 understand why anyone should consider such drawing when only three bodies were involved) was prefaced by together of bodies divisive. these words: ' Whereas, we are earnestly committed to the ultimate unity which shall include all Lutherans in Along the same line, we find it disturbing that some America, and to the continued strengthening of the folks seem to feel that any union less than a total National Lutheran Council. . . ." From this position union of all the bodies comprising the National Lu­ neither the Joint Lnion Committee nor the conventions theran Council is divisive. We find this line of reason­ of the negotiating bodies have ever swerved. ing disturbing for two reasons. The first is that, followed We do not consider that the new Church will be so logically, it places the possibility of any major organic large and strong that it will not need the National merger in the United States at least one, and possibly Lutheran Council. It would be utter folly for it, apart even two, generations off in the future. One should learn from the Council, to enter into Student Service work, to be a bit realistic about these things. The bald and to give up the co-operative work in American Missions, [. simple truth is that a merger of the bodies in the to go its own way in Public Relations, to forego the ( Council is not a present possibility. Remember that this strength that lies in having a share in the work of the question was voted upon by the general conventions Division of Welfare. And what of the splendid arrange­ of all eight bodies very recently and that an over­ ment of having the National Lutheran Council act as whelming vote showed that such a merger is not at the American Section of the Lutheran World Federa­ present possible. tion ? Still more disturbing is an inference which is in­ I ruth to tell, it seems to us that the merger will escapable: If we say that any merger on a lesser scale strengthen the Council. I rue, the two major bodies— than the entire membership of the Council is divisive, almost of a size—may seem a bit overwhelming to the we are in fact stating that a prerequisite to member­ small bodies, but is not that true even today? ship in the Council is at least tacit consent to the idea Further, we like to dream of the day when the that no body accepting membership in the National Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will accept member­ Lutheran Council shall enter into merger negotiations ship in the National Lutheran Council—a third body with any groups other than the complete membership ol about the size of the other two. When that day of the Council. That is surely putting in a member­ dawns, we shall have, to all intents and purposes, a ship qualification which the constitution and by-laws Lutheran Church in America united in a sense never of the Council do not recognize. before known in our history. No, we simply cannot accept the idea that our four- No, the merger will not disrupt the Council; certainly way merger is divisive, nor that it is intended to form from the side of the new Church. It will strengthen an offensive and defensive alliance." it, make it all the more "God's greatest gift to American Incidentally, may we in all seriousness raise the ques­ Lutheranism." tion: Is it wrong to want to be a party to the establish­ ment of a "conservative" Lutheran body? The article These lines have been written in the most utter sincer­ from which we quoted last week casts a few reflections ity and good faith. The editor of LUTHERAN HERALD on the type of "conservatism" which will characterize has never attempted to conceal his intense interest in 1 re merged Church. Rut what type of "conservatism" the cause of Lutheran unity. It is his heartfelt con­ is that? As we study the doctrinal statements of the viction that the four-way merger will be the greatest individual merging bodies and the statements which step in that direction since the blessed mergers of 23, avc been agreed upon by them mutually, that con­ 35, and 36 years ago.

October 6,1953 909 If You Would Follow Seminary Observes Harold B. Kildahl THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Chaplains' Day October I I, 1953 Text: Matthew 9:1-8 And he arose and followed Him." So simply it is On November 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Chaplains' put to us after two thousand years, and for a reason, I Day will be observed at Luther Theological Seminary am certain. For if you would follow Jesus Christ, in St. Paul with a full day's program of activity. Prin­ friend, then observe the text and see that Jesus the Savior cipal address of the forenoon session will be presented makes men whole. by Chaplain (Major General) Ivan Bennett, Chief of There is a good reason for the sequence of acts in Chaplains, U. S. Army, speaking on "The Need for the text. You see first that our Lord forgives sin. Follow­ Chaplains in the Armed Forces." The chapel hour will ing quickly upon forgiveness is the miracle of healing. be conducted by Dr. George Aus. At 11:30 present and The reason is simple. He who would be whole in this former chaplains will hold an informal meeting with life must realize that wholeness is not physical alone, Chaplain Bennett and Dr. Gynthcr Storaasli, which will nor is it mental, but it is spiritual as well. And it can be followed by a noon luncheon. be said quite firmly that physical and mental whole­ Plans for the afternoon meeting include a sound film ness depend on spiritual soundness to a very great on chaplains' activities, the organization of an ELC extent. Chaplains' Association, a panel discussion on the theme, We have learned in early years that our first parents, "What Are the Opportunities to Serve Jesus Christ in Adam and Eve, sinned against God by disobedience, the Chaplaincy of the Armed Forces," a coffee hour, and that since that fall of man all men have been ex­ and separate group discussions. At 5:30 a banquet will periencing consequences of sin. "By the disobedience of be held, with Dr. E. S. Hjortland speaking on "Contri­ one sin entered into the world and death by sin." The butions of the Chaplaincy to the Parish Ministry." first cause of all that would destroy the body and mind A sound movie in Technicolor on the work of the of man is to be found in disobedience, in sin. By nature, chaplain will be shown following the banquet. The therefore, all men are subject to disease, pain, warped evening address will be presented on the theme, "The minds, and all the illnesses to which the flesh is heir. Responsibilities of the Church." In spite of it all, God loves His creations, and He Chairman of the committee making preparations for loves man. He loves the souls of people and willingly the day is Conrad S. Braatcn, middler at the Seminary; seeks to win them. Thus to make men whole He sent Donald D. Danielson is the senior representative, with Christ into the world to overcome the consequences of disobedience, to overthrow the power of sin, to make a junior representative having been chosen after the it possible for man to know the blessedness of a restored beginning of the school year. Dr. George Aus is faculty soul, a renewed mind, a ransomed life. It was David advisor. who realized the power of God when he cried: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." It is such a plea that is required of every man who would follow Jesus Christ. For it is still true, as Christ once said: "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." If you think evil, friend, you are evil. If you think the thoughts of God after Him, you arc one of His. It is only the man whose iniquity has been forgiven, whose sins are covered, who can ever hope to follow Jesus Christ. It matters not if it be the palsied one or Matthew, or your husband John or your child Mary; it all adds up to one thing alone—if you would follow Jesus Christ, sin must be forgiven, your soul made right, and your life renewed and charged with the love and the power of God. The world is filled with people in need. If you follow Jesus Christ, then, friend, bring them unto Him, in prayer, in love, that they may be made whole. Amen. Chaplain Bennett

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TOWARD THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY The Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-21 The Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14

Monday, October 12 Tuesday, October 13 Wednesday, October 14 FOLLOW ME WHITE ROBES NO PROBLEM WITHOUT ANSWER Read John 21:1-25 Revelation 7:9-17 Read Exodus 15:1-19 When Peter saw htm, he said to Jesus, Alter this 1 looked, and behold, a great "Lord, what about this man'" Put the people of Israel walked on dry multitude which no man could number, Peter had received a solemn charge to ground in the midst of the sea. from every nation, from all tribes and When every avenue of escape seemed feed and tend the lambs and the sheep. peoples and tongues, standing before the closed to them, God opened the way for Jesus told him that in this calling he throne and before the Lamb, clothed in the children of Israel. Through the Red would meet his death. Jesus wanted Peter white robes. . . . Sea they marched dry-shod to safety. to know what discipleship would cost. What a vision God gave to John! We They didn't even get their feet wet. But Then He says simply, "Follow me." Peter talk about seeing the results of mission was not dismayed or frightened. He stood when the Egyptians sought to follow, the work. Let us look and see what John water returned, and they sank as lead in ready to follow Jesus no matter what saw and our hearts will thrill. People the depths of the sea. This experience of might lie ahead. But he was also curious from every nation gathered before Jesus, the children of Israel has been the experi­ about John. Jesus told him, "That is the Lord and Savior of all. All different, ence of the children of God in all ages. none of your business. Your full atten­ and yet all the same. All clothed in the If we follow God's directions, we shall tion is to be focused on Me. Your calling righteousness of Christ, all washed clean find the way is open where before it is to follow." Sometimes we, too, may in Ilis blood. God is no respecter of seemed impossible to go. No situation is be tempted to compare the road we travel persons. "He that believeth and is bap­ hopeless, no problem without a solution, and the burdens that may be placed upon tized shall be saved." Admission above is if we go to God for the answer. Even us as disciples of Jesus with those of not on the basis of the blood that flows now you may be faced with an impossible others. We are so conscious of the sacri­ in our veins but upon the blood of Jesus situation. But God has the answer. I fices we are making. "What," we ask, that flowed on Calvary. Oh, the joy and about the others?" To us, too, Jesus the blessedness of the redeemed! Oh, that don't care what it is—if you follow His answers with two words, "Follow Me." all might know that this is God's will for leading He will bring you dry-shod to Dear Jesus, may our concern not be so them in Christ. safety. much what ts demanded of others, as that Dear Jesus, we thank Thee for Thy Dear God, my refuge and fortress, in we might be true to Thee ourselves. blood shed for the salvation of sinners. I hee do I trust. Be Thou with me and I Amen. Amen. shall fear no evil. Amen.

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LOVE GOES ALL THE WAY THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM WISDOM IN ACTION Read Ruth 1:1-22 Redd I Kings 3:1-15 Read I Kings 3:16-28 Put Ruth said, "Entreat me not to "Give thy servant therefore an under­ And the king said, "Divide the living have you or to return from following standing mind to govern thy people, that child in two, and give half to the one, you; for where you go I will go, and I may discern between good and evil." and half to the other." vhere you lodge I will lodge; your people Solomon was known far and wide for When we think of wisdom, we so shall be my people, and your God my his wisdom. The question we shall con­ often think in terms of one who has God." sider is this: How did he get that way? memorized a great number of facts. But Ruth s answer to her mother-in-law is First of all, Solomon was a humble man. to know a great many facts does not make one of the most beautiful expressions of He confesses to God he is a little child one wise. Wisdom involves making cor­ human loyalty and devotion in all litera­ who does not know how to conduct the rect and right decisions. It is not removed ture. In spite of many good reasons why affairs of his people. The first step to from the realm of practical living but should go back, Ruth was determined wisdom is a knowledge of one's ignorance. goes into action in everyday clothes. t0 accompany Naomi. Love has a logic Secondly, Solomon asked God to give him Therefore this account of Solomon is a -l of its own. Love does not look to what he lacked. He requested the gift of most interesting. In reaching his verdict, "self but to the welfare of the one loved, an understanding mind in order that he Solomon shows an insight into the heart ^rpah loved her mother-in-law also. But might be better equipped to carry out of man. He had a deep understanding of er love for her people and her gods was his calling. He asked in faith, and God human nature and saw that the heart of greater. Ruth's loyalty and devotion was heard his prayer. Solomon was no ex­ the matter is to be found in the heart. Let undivided. She could not bear to think ception. James says, "If any of you lacks us also remember this: if we are in need 2 parting from Naomi. In life and death wisdom, let him ask God . . . and it will of counsel in matters of everyday living, s e wanted to be identified with her, with be given him." He will teach you the let us seek such counsel from men in "e,r PeoPle, and with her God. In a day difference between right and wrong. He w en loyalty and devotion are given little whom the wisdom of God dwells. A wise attention by many, the figure of Ruth will lead you into the truth. Christian can be a great help. ands as a reminder of these noble virtues Dear God, enlighten our darkened minds Dear God, bless us with upright Chris­ 'leir very best. It puts meaning and with Thy truth and give us an under­ tian counsel in all that we undertake. °ntent into the word "friendship." standing of spiritual things. Amen. Amen.

October 6,1953 911 A "Be+hesda by the Sea" Ministry of Music (Continued f'om cage 901) Oscar R. Overby Funeral services for Mr. Knutson were held from Techniques, as well as spirit, are involved in keeping Wadena, Minnesota on Tuesday, August 25, in charge the worship service a living oasis for the soul. Formal of the Rev. C). P. Shcggcby, pastor of the Bethlehem routines have a tendency to stifle spontaneity and en­ Lutheran Church at St. Cloud. Mr. Knutson was a courage artificial forms and habits to take the place member of the St. Cloud Church, having been in his of natural expression. Rank and file arc often the vic­ earlier years a member of the Luther League and of the tims. Church on Sunday morning becomes a stern, church choir. His parents were charter members of lifeless place. This happens when the Order of Service the congregation. Committal services were held at the is allowed to become an end in itself, a requirement for St. Cloud Cemetery where Mr. Knutson is buried beside his brother Elmer. church membership. The average person, left to his natural inclinations, easily becomes a mute spectator at the worship. He soon retreats from participation, In his greetings at the funeral services, Dr. M. A. Dahlen, speaking for the Church, stated: and since worship, like our Christian faith and life, It was only last Sunday when hundreds of people is not a theory or an entertainment that can be served made a pilgrimage to the place of summer retreat and on a platter, but a personal experience, he loses the real refreshment for I larold during the years, known as blessings of church attendance. Vital participation is "Dunworkin." of course essential. And for this purpose we have hymn 'I he occasion: a public reception and recognition, a singing, a full liturgy, elevating music. formal presentation and acceptance that these proper­ But, you may say, I am not a singer. Don't we have ties had now been deeded to The Evangelical Lutheran trained choirs to do the liturgy for us? I prefer to Church to be used by its Board of Charities for a high listen. Yes, perhaps we too often surrender the blessings purpose, particularly mentioning "a summer retreat for of corporate worship to the choir members. By exercis­ neglected, unfortunate, deprived, and handicapped chil­ ing their resonators, tuning their inner radios, they dren." 4 make soul-stirring contacts with the unseen world. In Mr. Knutson had for several months been planning the meanwhile, the rest of us may even insist that the for this project and looking forward to this day. This choir sits in full view that our "entertainment" may be retreat is to be a memorial to his sainted mother, who complete. We want them up in front, not necessarily to went into the very valley of the shadow to give him lead the congregational singing, but that we may look birth, at whose knees he prayed and where he learned at them. Evidently, we are a generation of chronic to know of God and His Son and our Savior. It is spectators. We arc satisfied with canned music, profes­ to be known as the Jeannette Holm Knutson Camp. sional sports, assembly-line ideas and comforts. The To use his own words as he spoke to Mrs. Henry result: our neglected impulses, God-given talents and Aslakson, wife of the summer caretaker, "Ja, vi maa outreach ebb away in the crowd. We do not get ex­ bedc megct for dette." Translated: "Yes, we must pray cited about these things, especially about propellers for much for this." our souls. And we shall do that! We may dismiss the problem by saying that it is We also want to believe that this act with which he a matter for the individual to settle with himself and busied himself much during the last months of his his Lord. Get him on fire for the Kingdom, and he will life "is just according to plans" and altogether pleasing become active. But the sincere church musician cannot to Him who can say: "Every beast of the forest is mine ^ stop here—he feels that this person normally needs help, and the cattle upon a thousand hills." "Call upon me and that the object of the ministry of music, including in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee, and thou the entire Order of Service, is to provide effective ways shalt glorify me." J and means to facilitate the worship experience of those And we would want to believe that with the other who assemble in church on Sunday morning. attainments and contributions in life, it was also or Solutions may not be easy, but there are certain this that he "came into the Kingdom." practices that have proven helpful in changing the T he act which we witnessed last Sunday, we wou habits of spectators in church. Appreciation, courage, want to believe has the blessing and the benediction a few fundamental techniques are to be awakened. of Him who hath said: "Verily, I say unto you, ^ True worship is a tremendous privilege, and we must much as ye have done it unto one of the least of tiej try to keep all avenues open. my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.

912 Lutheran Herald Boys' Work in the E L C —~ ' -1— ' • National Director

NORTH DAKOTA 4-H'ER RECEIVES AWARD WASHINGTON SCOUT HONORED

The God-Home-Country Award was presented to Lyle Dethlefson Pictured above are the participants in the ceremonies held this sum- of the American Lutheran Church, Oakes, N. Dak., on Rural Life mer at Map e Leaf Lutheran, Seattle, during which the Pro Deo et Sunday. Pictured with Lyle are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Deth­ award was Presented to Sea Explorer Scout Jack Everette. lefson, and Pastor R. C. Cartford. Others participating in the serv- L. to r. are Pastor Oliver Everette, Spike Devore, neighborhood .ce were the county agent, 4-H leaders, circuit Boys' Work director, commissioner, Arthur Sullivan. Sea Scout Skipper. Jack and George LJaniel Frojen, and Mr. Leonard Orvedal, North Dakota Rural Life Garland, president of Maple Leaf Brotherhood. Members of Ship Commissioner. Congratulations to another fine 4-H'er who is also 324 also w busy serving his Church. itnessed the ceremony with the congregation.

THREE DULUTH SCOUTS GET CHURCH AWARDS

^ Neustel Holt Wee

Obi"^' rSCe'Ved the Pro Deo et Patria award recently during regular services at First Lutheran Church, Duluth. They are Kenneth Were PreseT^J u' ^oward Holt and David Wee, both members of Troop 21, sponsored by the Brotherhood of First Lutheran. The awards en o by Dr. Morris Wee, pastor, in recognition of outstanding service to the church on the part of these Scouts.

October 6,1953 913 cnce of the Pope; nor docs it refer to the age-long rivalrv lor power between secular and ecclesiastical rulers. Th t rivalry did not cease in Norway with the year 1153 A GoWi&bpxMuleHce. case in point is the struggle of King Sverre,'who K\LA from 1177 to 1202; his strife with Pope was much more pronounced than that of King Harald III (1047-10661 mentioned by Dr. Iverscn. '' "THE DISTORTED VISION" ( DR.) HERMAN E. JORGENSEN • It augurs well for the future that from all over the News Editor, Lutheran Herald ELC body there are reactionary voices to such immature literary hodge-podge as the "sermon" (found in the August 4 issue) to guide our intellects and our souls. I thank The Correspondence page is intended to be an open forum God personally for a "distorted vision," if that it is accord­ for the use of our readers. The views expressed on this page ing to modernized ecclesiastical terminology, to join my are those of the writers, with which the editor may or ma\ voice and vote and vitality against the spiritual handicap not agree. Brief letters on pertinent subjects are invited, h of a commercialized church. If it takes "lutefisk," "lefse," goes without saying that nothing contrary to the teaching of the church will be accepted. "meatballs," "smorgaasbord," "bazaars" and "funny faces' to bring in the money that we need to support the King­ dom of Christ here and abroad, we will disintegrate fast as a Church. May I be permitted to refer the author of "The Distorted Vision" and others in the same disrespect­ Lutheran Mission Secretaries ful category to the book, What About Church Suppers and (Co- .ed ;-o~- page 907) the Li\e, for sale at Augsburg for fifty cents. It will clear up a lot. couple days with our missionaries learning the French (TIIE REV.) JOHANNES HOIFJELD language in Paris. I found them all well and I give Orland, Calif. personal greetings to you all from Dr. and Mrs. Con­ rad Eastwold, Rev. and Mrs. Arndt Braaten, Miss • It was heartwarming to read in LUTHERAN HERALD, Sept. Constance Lovaas, Miss Patricia Cota and Rev. Hiram 8, the two letters regarding the "Distorted Vision" sermon Ellingson of our mission, and Rev. and Mrs. Sheldon printed in the HERALD of Aug. 4. More and more, churches seem to be turning toward Torgerson of the Lutheran Free Church. It was very money-raising projects such as dinners, with less and less interesting on Sunday morning as I attended the French accent on "Seek ye first the kingdom of God." Lutheran church at Le Perreux on the outskirts of More and more numerous and lengthy are the discussions Paris, to meet Dr. Bernhard Christensen of the Lutheran regarding amount of lutefisk or number of meat balls or Free Church, who was just beginning a trip which size of bazaar booths, and less and less are the churches that have a weekly Hible study, prayer meeting, or Sunday will reach into several sections of Europe. I had a fine evening worship. fellowship with the missionaries on Sunday afternoon Let us pray earnestly that our undershepherds, those and on Monday spent some time with Pasteur Jean who lead and guide in our churches, shall be so strength­ Waltz, President of the Paris District of the Lutheran ened in faith, so fitted by their own lives to be an example, church and Pastor Blanc of the local church in Le that there will lie a greater impact on our people as a whole. "The husbandman that laboureth must be first Perreux. I found that this Paris area has about 50,000 partaker of the fruits." members in its various churches. 'I hey find their wor MRS. C. H. LINDQUIST rather difficult in the spiritual atmosphere of France at Chicago, 111. the present time, which is rather lethargic towar $ things pertaining to God and His Kingdom. ^erv|ccs REGARDING "HISTORICAL ERROR CORRECTED" arc not well attended and there is not a great ea o •Permit, Mr. Editor, a few observations on Dr. Iver mission interest. We therefore arranged for a coser Ivcrsen's "Historical Error Corrected" in the HERALD'S fellowship between our missionaries studying in ans issue of Sept. 8, by the writer of the news item which in and this Lutheran church. They will take our an earlier issue referred to the recent church celebration in Trondheim as a commemoration of "the 800th anniversary aries into their pastoral conference and into t e of the Church of Norway as an independent national churches so that our missionaries may be orientate church." the things of France and that they in turn ma\ P°SS1. I used the term in its accepted historical sense, which give to the church of that area some of our mi is, when applied to medieval conditions in Western Chris­ zeal. We have had very good relationships wit ^ tendom: When the church of any given country ceased to be regarded as a "mission church," during which time Lutheran church down through the years an i ^ '! was under the supervision of a metropolitan see having interesting to note that the church in w ic w ^

jurisdiction over several countries, and was created a sepa shipped on Sunday was founded by Pastor Q[' rate church province under a national archbishop, it was sccrC lias been a personal friend of the mission • jon. said to be an independent national church. The word our church for a long time and whose son was a "independent" as thus used has no reference to the post- Reformation idea of doctrinal and jurisdictional independ- ary in the Cameroon. Lutheran H 914 Meet the President of WMF (Continued from page 905) ate study at the University of Michigan, Olin in Greek page in the monthly WMF News Bulletin and has and David ,n mathematics. The oldest daughter, Rosalie, written a series of Lenten devotionals and a series on graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, last the subject the Christian Life for use at WMF Bible spring. Sonja, just entering senior high school, is at home. camps.) While many women might prefer to relax on As president of the WMF, Mrs. Storvick believes the the divan, she insists on taking a walk daily. Friends organization s emphasis on individual consecration, are always calling, and she finds entertaining them one of her chief pleasures. prayer, Bible study, and true stewardship is making a great impact on rhe Church. She is enthusiastic that Both she and her husband enjoy concerts, operas, and the organization can be of particular worth to the plays, and once in a while a good musical comedy. (diurch in I lome Mission areas by making contacts via They especially enjoy visiting with their children- the home. And it is the contact with the mother in the most of whom arc now away from home. Both sons, home that she considers the "most fertile field" in Olin and David, are married and are doing post gradu- which the Church can work.

I rinity Church, Hempstead Gardens Within the E.L.C. on Long Island, New York; he will move there in December. PERSONS I he Rev. Harold S. Reitz was in­ The Rev. P. C. Haaland, pastor of I he Rev. Erling Wold, until recently stalled Sept. 27 as pastor of Trinity the Belfield parish in North Dakota director of public services at Luther Church, Chicago, III. since 1942, began Sept. 15 serving as College, Decorah, Iowa, was installed The Rev. S. G. Knudson, Lignite, manager oi an old people's home in Sept. 20 as pastor of Emmanuel N. Dak., has accepted a call to Harlem, Arnegard, N. Dak. 'I he Belfield par­ Church, North Hollywood, California, Montana. ish gave him a farewell reception Aug. by District President Falde. The fol­ 30 and presented him with a purse of The Rev. Bennett O. Opdahl, Bon­ lowing day the congregation honored money. ner, Montana, has accepted a call to him and his family with a reception. Old \\ estbrook-Highwater parish, I he Rev. Alvin H. Rogen, studying The Burr Oak Church, Burr Oak, Westbrook, Minn. under the Council for Clinical Train* ' Iowa, where Pastor Wold had lately ing in preparation for institutional Paul D. Rusten has resigned as ex­ f been serving as interim pastor, gave chaplaincy, is spending the fall quarter ecutive director of ELC Films, audio­ him a farewell reception on Sept. 6. at Topcka State Hospital, Topeka, visual center of The Evangelical Lu­ The Rev. Paul M. Fretheim was in­ Kansas, under the Menninger Founda­ theran Church, after five years of serv­ stalled Sept. 20 as pastor of the Elk tion, and will spend the winter quarter ice. Creek-Price parish, Osseo, Wis. in study, under the supervision of The Rev. Herbert S. Larson and The Rev. Hans Nelson, whose health Chaplain B. B. Nielsen, at the James­ wife were recently honored by his par­ now is almost fully restored after an town State Hospital, Jamestown, N. ish at Gary, Minn., with a dinner, the extended period of impairment, has be- Dak. occasion being the 25th anniversary of |un an interim ministry at Mizpah, Minn. their wedding. A purse of money was presented them. Members from all bur DISTRICTS The Rev. E. Roald Carlson has been one of the five parishes which Pastor the pastor of the Henning parish in Larson has served took part in the Eastern northern Minnesota since his ordina­ festivities. tion, which took place at Henning Eau Claire, Wis. Our Saviour's The Rev. Harry R. Baker, Columbia Church, parish of the Rev. G. O. Hal- ,Ug" > Pr' E- Hanson, president Falls, Montana, has accepted a call to verson, had its new guild hall dedi- °ILLINOIS VILLAGE PARISH HAS NEW PARSONAGE he ordinand, Pastors Oliver and Arne j artson. The newly ordained pastor as since his graduation from Luther 1*. Aft theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., |A'-' wen doing graduate work at Biblical 31 CVV ThP? ^' i^ York, ant[ Princeton ^1§ik Ma °»°*o1Ca. Seminary- He was born his |C ' ln Madagascar, where parents were missionaries. In 1948 le^N^?^ fr°m St- °laf Co1' & ' N°rthfield, Minn.

Fi!^ }' ('lenn> pastor emeritus of The picture shown herewith is of the parsonage of Helmar Church in the village of Helmar Ulhcran in northern Illinois. It was built, at a cost of $30,000, by the congregation shortly after it i S n3l/ Church, Sioux Falls, separated from the West Lisbon parish to form a separate parish. The parsonage was dedi­ X m Bethel rh u A as interim Pastor of cated last summer by District President Anderson. The pastor of the Helmar parish since Church, Chicago, 111, last April has been the Rev. O. Laaveg. October 6,195i 915 cated Sept. 1.5. Dr. L. X. Field, pro cuit Brotherhood spoke on the theme '\oc*y Mountain "My Church." lessor at Luther Theological Seminary, Fairfield, Montana. A Baldwin elec­ Ames, Iowa. The Bcloit Children's St. Paul, Minn., was the officiant. The tric organ was dedicated at a dedica Home held its annual fall festival Oct. new building, which is partly a restora tory concert Sept. 13 at St. Paul's 4. Speakers were: the Rev. Ivar Gjell tion of an earlier structure, partly a Church, parish of the Rev. E. E. To1" stad, Decorah, Iowa, and Miss Kathryn new edifice, was erected at a cost of lefson. This church was given the rec­ Markhus. The latter has recently re­ 570,000, exclusive of furnishings. It ognition of being the outstanding rural turned from Berlin, Germany, from contains besides offices and rooms for congregation in the state of Montana the use of congregational organiza­ work among young girl refugees from in 1951. tions also 11 classrooms. A contribution the Fast Zone.

to its cost was a recent gift of 511,851 California from the estate of the late Miss Clara North Dalco'd Boiling. Grand Forks, N. Dak. University Oakland, Calif. Miss Lois Hansing, Evanston, 111. Sunday afternoon, Sept. Lutheran Church, parish of the Rev. a native of Nebraska, is the new parish 13, Trinity Church, parish of the Rev. R. S. Aanestad, will have its new worker in Central Church, Oakland David Boxrud, installed Miss Evelyn church dedicated Sunday afternoon Calif. Director of the senior choir oi Schaefer as parish counselor and Mr. Oct. 11, by District President Tallak the church is Miss June Eastvold, for­ merly of Ortonville, Minn. Audun Ravnan as minister ot music. son. At pre dedication services held Thousand Oaks, Calif. Ascension Brooklyn, N. Y. Five young mem­ during the preceding week speakers Church, parish of the Rev. L. 0. bers of Trinity Church began this fall will be the Rev. John Gaardsmoc, pas Sundc, recently had its new church and their theological studies at Luther tor of the United Lutheran Church, parsonage dedicated by District Presi­ Theological Seminary in St. Paul: Ger­ Grand Forks, and the Rev. O. II. dent I'alde. ard Gundersen, Harold Jansen, Paul I love, general secretary of The Evan Los Angeles, Calif. The WMF ot Johnson, Donald Ospenson, and Thor- gclical Lutheran Church. alf Skeie. Another seminarian from Our Saviour's Church, parish of the Litchville, N. Dak. North La Moure Rev. Myrus Knutson, observed its 50th Trinity is Herbert Strom, now an in­ Church, parish of the Rev. Elias Kris- anniversary Sept. 25. The speaker was tern in Missoula, Mont. tensen, celebrated its 70th anniversary District President Falde. Oct. 4. Speakers were: Dr. L. E. Tal- Southern Minnesota Tucson, Arizona. The new ELC con­ lakson, president of the N'orth Dakota gregation in this city will be formally Lc Roy, Minn. The Ladies Aid of District; three former pastors of the organized in November. Its first wor­ Le Roy Church, parish of the Rev. parish: J. S. Strand, Joseph E. Lee, and ship service was held May 3, with 119 B. A. Lund, has voted to support a Frederick Dahl; and the Rev. H. O. in attendance. It has a Sunday school foreign missionary. Gilbertson, a son of the congregation. with twelve teachers. Recently a plot of 2% acres has been purchased as South Central South Dakota building site for a church. The pastor Dallas, Texas. The annual conven­ Irene, S. Dak. Salem Church, parish is the Rev. Harold J. Larsen. tion of the Texas Circuit Brotherhood of the Rev. I. J. Lovseth, observed its was held Sept. 19-20 at Central Lu­ 60th anniversary Sept. 12-13. Among OBITUARIES theran Church. Guest speakers were: the speakers were three former pastors Dr. O. G. Malrnin, editor of Lutheran of the congregation: J. M. Johnson, The Rev. C. G. Bjelland Herald, and A. W. Strand, president of Maple Plain, Minn.; E. O. Urncss, Mil- The Rev. Carl G. Bjelland, who since the South Central District Brotherhood. nor, X. Dak.; and P. A. Xordslctten, his retirement in 1929 from the paris: A number of lay members of the Cir­ Viroqua, Wis. ministry on account of failing health has lived in N'orthfield, Minn., passee away Sept. 3, in his 84th year. BIBLE DEPARTMENT GRADUATES OF NORTH DAKOTA CHURCH Pastor Bjelland was born May 19- 1870, at Sogndal, Dalane, Norway Came to the United States in, child- hood. I Ie attended Concordia College- Augsburg College, and the United Church Seminary, graduating from last named institution in 189. served the following parishes. Church, Minneapolis, 1899-19015, Homme institutions, Winenberg, - 1905-11; Ilanska, Minn 1911-20, toma, Wis., 1921-29. While m Wwj berg he edited the papers piibhshea the I Iommc institutions there, he organized The United C ur pital Association, which u ^ view I Iospital in Minncapo is, ^ served as the first president o . The picture herewith presented shows the four recent graduates from the Bible department sociation. In 1911 he marrie * ^, of the St. Olaf Church Sunday school. Grenora, N. Dak., flanked by the school's L. Rundhaug, who togeth^ superintendent. J. Quarne, and the teacher of the class. Mrs. A. Snova. The pastor of the Grenora parish is the Rev. Wallace A. Hunstad. sons and two daughters su

Lutheran H""1' 916 Mrs. J. A. Stavik conference. Speaker: Dr. F. W. Muel­ R I- Tcllcfscn, a25 6th St., \"., Staples, Mrs. Emelia Stavik, a resident of ler. Minn. the L. C. Foss Sunset Home and a Michigan Circuit WMF will meet A. O. White, 1908 Inc .ana, Pullman, Wash. faithful member of Denny Park Saturday forenoon and afternoon, Oct. ADDRESSES FOR NEWLY Church, Seattle, Wash., died Aug. 31, 17, at East Jordan, Michigan. Speakers: ORDAINED PASTORS almost 96 years of age. At the funeral Philip I Ianson of the LBI faculty and Sept. 2 the Rev. M. J. K. Fuhr offi­ E. Roald Carlson, Ilcnning, Minn. Mrs. E. W. Sihler. Anton R Ccrlach, Hadley, Minn. ciated, in the absence of her pastor, Stordahl Church near Zumbrota, Perry Heller, Alamo, V Dak. the Rev. B. T. Gabrielsen. Mrs. Sta­ Harold E. Mountain, Ottescn, Iowa. Minn., will observe its 75th anniversary vik was born Sept. 3, 1857, in Trond- Oct. II. 7 heim, Norway. She came to the United Moorhead Circuit WMF will meet States in 1883, and married J. A. Sta­ Oct. 6 at Halstad, Minn. Speaker: the The Placement Service vik in 1887. She is survived by one Rev. Lloyd Sand of Sudan. son, two daughters, and several grand­ The purpose of the Placement Service is to Eau Claire Circuit WMF will meet children and great-grandchildren. assist in the locating of our people in com­ Oct. 13 at hirst Lutheran Church, Eau munities served by the Lutheran Church. The Claire, Wis. Speakers: Miss Alice San- Placement Service has not investigated the ANNOUNCEMENTS ne, Dr. Gertrude Hilleboe, and Mis­ merits of the propositions advertised and sionary Arthur Anderson. assumes no responsibility in the matter. Send your ads and communications to The POSITIONS OPEN for typists and St. Ansgar Circuit WMF will meet Placement Service of the E.L.C. New ad­ general clerical workers at Augsburg Oct. 6 at Clear Lake, Iowa. Speaker: dress: 303 Times Bldg., 57 S. 4th St., Min­ Publishing House, Minneapolis. Con­ the Rev. Agnar Tanner. neapolis I, Minnesota. (Refer to ad number tact Mr. C. L. Nasby, Augsburg Pub­ in answering.) Grand Forks Circuit WMF will meet lishing House, 422 South 5th Street, Minneapolis 15, Minn. Oct. 14 at St. Olaf Church near Rey­ FOR SALE nolds, N. Dak. Farms Clearwater Circuit WMF will meet For sale 130 acre farm just one mile from Windom Circuit WMF will meet Oct. 9 at Gully, Minn. Speakers: the town in Red River Valley. North Dakota community. Lutheran community. 330-1A Oct. 8 at Windom, Minn. Rev. A. N. Skogerboe, Miss Inga 360 acre ranch, 80 acres under cultivation, Sioux Falls Circuit will meet Oct. Hamre, and Miss C. Frederickson. Harding Co., South Dakota. Modern house, 12 at Brandon, S. Dak. Speakers: Dr. Former students and teachers at Red large garage, filling station, REA, natural gas, Orville Dahl and the Rev. Oliver W ing Lutheran Ladies Seminary will phone, good water. Cravclcd county highway. Close to church and school. Owner selling Bergeland. meet in reunion at Luther College Loy­ because of health. 330-2A Sioux City Circuit WMF will meet alty Hall, Decorah, Iowa, Oct 16, 1:00 For sale—80 acre farm in Todd Co., Min­ at Inwood, Iowa, Oct. 6. p.m. Report to Mrs. T. L. Rosholt nesota. 7 miles from town, 2 miles from (Anna Hendrickson), 315 View St., ELC church. Electricity, tar highway, mail, Denver Circuit WMF will meet Oct. milk, and school bus route. May have posses­ 13-14 at Our Saviour's Church, Casper, Decorah, Iowa. sion yet this fall. 330-3A Wyoming. Speakers: Mrs. A. L. Abra- Texas Circuit WMF will meet Oct. For sale—40 acre farm in Todd Co., Min­ hamson and Dr. Fredrik Schiotz. 17 at Oak Cliff Church, Dallas, Texas. nesota. Nine miles to town, close to Lutheran church, one mile off tar-highway. Mail, milk, Speaker: Mrs. Odvin Hagen. The Zion Socety for Israel will hold and bus route. Electricity. Fall possession. its /5th annual convention Oct. 9-11 at Decorah Circuit WMF will meet 330-4A Kagle Grove Lutheran Church, Eagle Oct. 6 at Marion Church, Gunder, For sale—150 aire farm, 80 acres in tim­ Iowa. ber, 70 acres in one field. Good Lutheran Grove, Iowa. Opening session Oct. 9, community in Polk Co., Minnesota. Nice level 8:00 p.m. Evangelistic meetings will be held land; county road on west side. REA avail­ First Lutheran Church, Lodi, Wis., Oct 13-18 at Norway Church, 3]/2 able. Small barn 16x20, other buildings. miles northeast of Aneta, N. Dak. 330-5A will celebrate its 85th anniversary Oct. For sale—large ranch. Modern home and 11. Confirmands' reunion the preced­ Speaker: Evangelist Wm. Vaswig. buildings, with gas and electricity. Suitable ing evening. Wanted—300-400 used Concordia for man with boys. Will be sold reasonably. Estherville Circuit LDR will meet hymnals, good condition. Write Ver­ Near Kinsclla, Alberta, Canada. 330-6A For sale—vcrj good farm. Good buildings. non Blikstad, 4302 19th Avenue S., ^ ct. 18, 3:00 p.m. at Wallingford, Situated on black-top road. Rylcy, Alberta. Minneapolis, Minn. 330-7A Visitors and new arrivals in Tucson, The Foreign Mission Office wishes For sale—Half section farm, fair buildings, to acknowledge with deep thanks the good soil. On black-top road. Near Viking, rizona, are invited to worship with Alberta, Canada. 330-8A the new LLC congregation in Tucson, anonymous gift of S250 received re­ which currently meets at Peter Howell cently from Boyd, Minn. This money Homes School, 401 No. Irving Ave. Worship has been designated for assisting needy For sale—2 nearly new side-by-sidc du­ sen ices every Sunday at 11:00 a.m., students in China. plexes. 2 one-bedroom apartments and 2 two- bedroom apartments. Very good construction. and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The Individual utilities. One acre of excellent soil. pastor, the Rev. Harold J. Larsen, mav CHANGE OF ADDRESS Large double garage. In Tacoma, Washing­ be reached by telephone 5-6832. FOR PASTORS ton. Good district, man] Lutheran churches. Reason for selling, owner needs more capital Sisseton Circuit will hold its fall I loward B. Benson, Rivcrdalc, N. Dak. R. A. Borg-Brccn, R.R. 4, Box 4047, Para- for contracting business. 330-9B convention Sunday afternoon and eve­ For sale—8 room house on corner lot, close disc, Calif. to business section, southeastern Minnesota ning Oct. 11 at Brandvold Church near E. E. Ramsey, 1934 N. E. Broadway, Port­ town with Lutheran church. 330-10B osholt, S. Dak. Speaker: the Rev. land, Ore. °rnian Anderson. R. A. Rodning, Coeur d'Alenc, Idaho. Businesses A. II. Rogcn, 1110 2nd Ave. N. E., James­ At Concordia College, Moorhead, town, N. Dak. Weekly newspaper and job shop for sale. Minn., will be held Oct. 20 a rural life R. L. Scastrand, Bowman, N. Dak. Desirable lease on building. Prosperous Red

October 6,1953 917 kiver Valley town in North Dakota. Strong Lutheran community. Good opportunity for a Helps for Lay Workers young man with ainbition. 330-11C Tailor shop for sale in Minneapolis. Good location, very reasonable. 330-12C For sale—large store centrally located in Interpreting the Church Through Press good community of Viking, Alberta. Canada. and Radio by Roland E. Wolsclcy Excellent opportunity for anyone. Terms available. Reason: retiring from business. A practical manual on all phases of Church publication 330-13C and publicity for everyone who uses journalistic media to For sale—a well-equipped general food store present the work of the church. Gives specific directions for located in a thriving Lutheran town in Polk Co., Minnesota. Prosperous dairying and preparation of all types of material and for correction of farming community. Stucco building includes common mistakes. S3.75 a modern living apartment. Owner desires a Code 31-3285 change because of poor health. 330-14C For sale- General merchandise store, strict­ ly modern, doing a very active business in one of eastern South Dakota's prosperous com­ munity centers. Good school, churches. Only A Pocket Guide for Winning Souls •reason for selling—old age. 330-15C Compiled by L. A. Unkefer

WANTED TO RENT A small-size booklet of helps in winning others to Christ. I hree adults need furnished or partly fur­ Gives Scripture verses supporting the plan of salvation to nished 3 bedroom apartment, duplex, or memorize. 15c each; $14.00 a hundred house. Io $65. South of Lake in vicinity of the Bloomington line. Responsible. 330-16B

FOR RENT Using Visual Aids in the Church Symbols: A Practical Handbook House for rent or sale immediately. Loca­ by Earl Waldrup by A. R. Kretzmann tion at Parkers Lake, Wayzata, Minn. A study course on visual aids for pastors, Drawings easily reproduced for church bulle­ 330-17B education directors, Sunday school teachers, tins. Ecclesiastical symbols, with correct colon POSITION WANTED and other church leaders. Discusses oppor­ indicated. Mimeographed, 40 pp., 854x11. Middle-aged lady desires position as house­ tunities, includes diagrams and photographs. $1.00 keeper for a middle-aged person. 330-18D Cloth, $1.00; Paper, 65c Cod* 31-7333 Woman past middle-age would like a Code 31-7751 Code 31-7752 housekeeping position for one or two elderly The Altar Guild people in Milwaukee or Eau Claire, Wiscon- by David A. Mcnges "*• , , , 330-19D Projected Visual Aids in the Church Useful for altar committee of congregation Wanted—Lutheran registered nurse desires by W. S. Hockman position at a hospital in Minnesota or north 40c central Iowa. 330-20D Down-to-earth application of valid principles Code 31-11* Position wanted—prominent music educa­ plus tested and tried methods in the use of tor experienced in teaching and sales desires projected materials. $3.75 Church Ushering position with prominent music house, with Code 31-6342 chance to acquire part ownership. 330-2IE by Paul H. D. Lang Experienced linoleum mechanic desires po­ On effective ushering. Attitudes, conduct, ap­ sition in a floor covering store. 330-22E Visual Aids in the Church pearance, training, techniques, duties, organi­ zation. 25c by W. L. Rogers and P. H. Veith Cod* 31-1345 HELP WANTED A practical guide for the use of every type Wanted—housekeeper for two adults and of visual aid in the program of the church. mother on farm in Becker Co., Minnesota. Ten Studies in Personal Evangelism Modern conveniences. Vt mile from ELC Emphasis on the actual value in the educa­ tional and worship program of the congre­ church 330-23F by Odd Gornitzka gation. $2.00 Cook wanted in moderate size Home for Helps the Christian to discover his ^P^' the Aged in Chicago, Illinois. Good working Code 31-7798 sibilities. Paper, 50c conditions, pleasant surroundings, salary, main­ Cod* !<-«" tenance, savings plan, and other features. XX/ . . 330-24F A Manual for Altar Guilds Wanted parish worker. Church located in by Carl F. Weidmann northern Minnesota. 330-25F Personal Evangelism Wonderful opportunity for a dentist in Red Altar arrangement, linens, duties of altar by A. W. Knock ,

River Valley town North Dakota of 700. For­ guild, liturgical colors, etc. 75c w r n Lessons based on the Bible, the i " -^ X mer dentist now in army. Community almost Code 31-4105 personal workers, and the authors e^pe^ entirely Lutheran. Good schools. 330-26G nc Wanted—a man for help on farm either as « «- Cod. 3I40« lure or on percentage. Prefer a single man. Must be reliable and able to furnish rcfer- The Pastor's Wife cn«s. 330-27G by Carolyn P. Blackwood Immediate opening for assistant superin­ Evangelism in the Congregation For any woman who has married a minister tendent in residence school for delinquent or is planning to marry one, to help her fill by S. A. Berge minors, St. Paul, Minnesota. Must be a gradu­ her challenging position happily and effective­ An excellent book of inspiration and ate of an accredited college or university with ly. Laymen, too, will find the book interest­ for the evangelism program in ^ training and/or experience in social work. ing- $2.50 | | Write for further information. 330-28G Cod* 22-7 Code 31-5018 Wanted—a doctor in a town in northwest­ ern Wisconsin having a twenty-five bed hos­ pital- 330-29G Wanted—general secretary for Christian AUGSBURG PUBLISHING HOUSE • MINNEAPOLIS 15, MINNESOTA college in Minnesota. 330-30F

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The American College Dictionary Band McNally Standard Atlas An up-to-date desk dictionary, easy to read and of the World easy to use, for the home, school and ofHce. 1,472 The whole family will use this book—adults to pages, 132,000 entries, 1,500 illustrations. Thumb- keep pace with world affairs, children to supple­ indexed. S6.00 ment their school studies, and all ages for exploring Code 31-9687 from an armchair. Full of vital, fascinating facts of this present world, accurate and up-to-date. Easy to Webster's Biographical Dictionary- read maps, population figures, political changes. Biographies of noteworthy men and women, his­ Indexed, 7%xl0% to fit your book shelf. S5.95 torical and contemporary, from all countries, all Code 31-6459 walks of life. 1,736 pages, indexed. S7.50 Code 31-9699 Webster's New International Dictionary—Second Edition English-Norwegian and Norwegian- Unabridged. A reliable source of information for English Dictionary home, office, library, school. 600,000 entries; 3,350 by B. Berulfsen and H. Scavenius pages. Size 12%x9%x5 inches. Indexed. Bound in buff buckram. $35.00 The two separate dictionaries, formerly published Code 31-9717 by Gyldendal's in Oslo, are now available in one handy volume, 692 pages. $5.00 Code 31-9690 Webster's Geographical Dictionary More than 40,000 of the world's important places Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary with complete geographical and historical informa- The latest and most up-to-date of the universally tion. Maps, tables, pronunciation guide. 1,352 pages. used Webster's Collegiate Series. Over 125,000 en­ Code 31-9684 tries, completely reliable. Size 7x10x1% inches. Roget's Thesaurus in Dictionary Form S6.00 Code 31-9715 Alphabetically arranged, with an appendix °f for­ Harper's Bible Dictionary eign words and phrases. 600 pages. code3i 74i? by Madeleine S. and J. Lane Miller A one-volume Bible Dictionary, indispensable to Norwegian-English School Dictionary pastor and student alike. Thoroughly up-to-date, by Theodore Jorgenson J3$} approximately 3,200 entries of persons, places and Cod# subjects. Over 400 half-tone illustrations and 100 specially-prepared line drawings, charts, diagrams Westminster Dictionary of the Bible and the famous Westminster Bible Atlas Maps. Contains information from philology, geography! Easy to read, easy to use. $7.95 Code 31-499 anuand maiuiyhistory ofui theme ancientdiiuun Near East.— About. / • i .J- • $5.00S5.UU Index, $8.95 pages, including sixteen colored maps. 11-7935 Code 31-500

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