Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-06-21

by the United Norwegian Lutheran
church for union, there came a rather
surprising communication from the
iowa district OF the Norwegian Luth-
eran synod, as if to supply the alb
sence OF that which the president de-
ploTed. There was expressed no in
tention to unite, but a hand was
stretched out from across the chasm
and although many years may elapse
before anything tangible results. if is
possible that events may move very
rapidly after a start has been made
Just what the synod wishes at present
is fully outlined in the following QUO
tation from the message:
The synod desires that the Nor
wegian synod, the United Church and
Hauge synod shall come to clear
understanding of the position in which
they stand to one another in belief
doctrine and confession AS the most
fortunate manner in which the same
can take place, the synod proposes
that the presidents and theological
faculties of above mentioned church
societies meet and as a preparatory
step discuss thoroughly the differences
IN doctrine. 1t is the hope and prayer
to God of the Norwegian synod,
that such discussion may lead
to, that all division and .schism
may in due season disappear and a
unity well pleasing to God NAV arise
among u.s."
Many believe that the members of
the synod will not yield a point as
they have always been the strictest of
orthodox Lutherans whereas other
Lutheran bodies have been more pro-
gressive and have given more atten-
ton to active Christian work along
different lines from that of the es-
tablished church of Norway. MANY
are very optimistic, however, and see
in the closing words yearning for
peace and the possibility of better
harmony and ultimate union in the
work for the church.
Professor o. Lakensgaard. president
CT the normal school at Madison,
Mimi, read a report from his institu-
ton The attendance for the past
year was IA.
Professor H. T. Ytterboe reported
that the receipts of ST. Olaf college
for the past year were $14,35653, and
the expenditures $S,S6S69.
Rev. NJ. Gulbrandsen, Westby, Wis,
reported on the home missions. The
income of this department of the work
was about $4,000 for the past year
and fifty-three ministers had received
aid from the mission fund. Rev. n. J..
Ellestad had resigned as superintend-
ent of home missions in order to Sc
cure the congregation of the late Rev.
B. [. Nuns, GOodburn county.
Rev. P. Dreyer reported from the
Madagascar missions. The United
church has three stations in that far
off island and the work is fairly pros
porous
Professor J. n. Kildahl reported
that the receipts of the church extern
sion fund was $852.7O, and it's assets
Sll 1928
Jensson ROseland was elected secre-
tary and Treasurer Lars Swenson was
Reelected.
The committee on credentials re-
ported eight new congregations apply
ing for membership and two ministers,
namely, |. Eistenson and o. l.. Kirke-
berg. The congregations were accepted
and the ministers were according to
standing rules, referred to the theolog-
ical faculty and the committee on Or
dination.
Rev. H. RoaIkvam moved that the
assembly by rising vote ask Rev.
7. H. Dahl of Stoughton to withdraw
his resignation from the office of vice
president. This was carried unani-
mously and Mr.. Dahl reluctantly con-
sented to serve another term.