Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-07
st. Pau1's English Lutheran Church.
THE REOPENING-HISTORY OF THE CHURCH, HAND

Ste Paul's English Lutheran Church.
THE REOPENING-HIsTORY OF THE CHURCH, HAND
SOME COLLECTION.
The formal reOpening services after the recent
improvements Of this church, took place on SUM-
day last, and large congregation was present at
the services both morning and evening. Rev. F.
W. Conrad, D. D., editor OF the Lutheran Observer
preached the dedication sermon in the morning.
His theme, ably handled, was the value of the
Christian church as divinely appointed agency
salvation Of the world. In the evening Rev j. G.
Morris, D. D., OF Baltimore, dlscourSed on the
"Gloro4s Things Which are Spoken of Zion, City
or Our God" DR.. Morris Is well known in this
community as an able preacher, a distinguished
theologian and author, and prominent scientist.
sented for the offerings OF the people to meet the
cost cost OF the improvements just completed. The
treasurer treasure Mr. A; F. Fox, presented a statement
had to be provided for on this occasion The
response Of the people was adequate to the de-
uted In subscriptions and cash, and the cost OF
| the Improvement was entirely covered.
sented an OF tne chaeh Rev Dr. Domer pre-
cnurch at the morning service tracing the origin,
progress, changes and growth OF the congregation.
me congregation was organized January I'd, 1S43.
III was at frSt started as mission church under
the auspices OF the Maryland synod, October 18th,
1912. The synodical resolution was offered by Rev.
Or kurtZ, for many years the able editor of the
lutheran Observer. His successor in the editor
snip was present to preach the sermon. Rev. DR..
land synod. Afterward he became the founder
ana president OF Wittenberg College, in Ohio.
graduate OF that college now the pastor of this
chufch, and at this dedication president of the
same Maryland synod. DR.. Morris, who preached
the sermon at the laying of the corner stone of the
church On the 18th of June, 184,waS then president
OF the general synod OF the Lutheran church in the
United States He was here to preach again at
this re-opening and re-dedicattOn. Both OF these
men were present at the first dedication, which
TOOK place on the 1St of October 1S, 81 years ago.
Many changes have taken place during these
years. and various improvements have been made
at different periods; but this last improvement is
the finest Of all. 1t has been made to correspond
somewhat with the new Washington, and signal
les the progressive spirit of this church in the
en0rt to accomplish mission in this city worthy
or her name and place among sister churches or
the original members but few remain. These few
are the folloWing:-Mrs. VIM Linkns, Mrs. Annie
Spier, Mrs. c. w. Utermehle, and MIR. and Mrs.
AdE. A new membership has taken the place OF
the generation which has passed away. St Pauls
congregation is to-day vigorous, active and hope
ful church organization.
The Sunday school, under the superintendent
and care OF LuctuS j. Alden, is in very flourish
ing condition. In sum total the school win give
81 600 toward the improvement OF the church. The
Ladies' Aid Society also has pledged itself for the
payment OF 1920. Thus, by the combined move
mcnt OF the various departments OF the church.
the aggregate amount o! money needed has been
generously provided fOr--an achievement which
has gratifed all parties, and none more so than
the pastor himself.