Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-13

to change his decision to leave, but he
states that he has definitely decided to go
to Detroit. No Information can he obtained
as to his probable successor at lions
Church.
The vacancy In the Detroit church was
caused by the death Of Rev. DR.. Hildner. a
prominent preacher Of the Lutheran denom-
nation. Rev. Mr.. Homrtghaus accepted an
invitation to preach to the Detroit congre-
cation February %. and, 1t is stated. the
members Of the church council were 30 ia
vorably impressed with his sermon that i'm
medlately after The service they held a
meeting and elected Mr.. Homrighaus to the
pastorate of the church. The selection Of
the council was ratified by the congrega-
ton few days ago.
A Prominent Church.
The church Of which Rev. Mr. Homrig-
haus will have charge is considered to be
one Of the most prominent of the Lutheran
churches in Michigan. The congregation is
building a new church and chapel and a
new parsonage. The church and chapel
will cost over 10000 when finished, and the
entire structure will have a seating capac-
ity Of over 500 persons. The new ediice
will not be dedicated until after Mr. HON.
the church. The membership Of the society
Is said to be about $50. There are three
Christian Endeavor societies among the
children and young people Of the church,
and the congregation is said to be particu-
larry enthusiastic and energetic In religious
work. The Hildrer Memorial Church, 1t is
stated. Is the only church Of the general
synod in Detroit, and 1t Is located in a very
desirable section Of the city, on Boulevard
West and Toledo avenue.
Rev. Albert Homrighaus was born in
Berleburg, Westphal1a, Prussia, and came
to this country when eighteen years Of age.
He was educated in the public schools of
Prussia before coming to America The
Lutheran church with which he affiliated In
av,Nn NnAn n
to attend the Lutheran College at .Gettys-
burg Pa. and he graduated from both the
collegiate and theological departments Of
that institution.
Record Of His Service.
His first pulpit service was at Science
tady. N. T., where he served as pastor over
q year. and he went from there to Frost
burg, Nd, where he became pastor Of a
Lutheran church During his term Of serv-
Ice with the church In Frostburg a new
church edif1ce and new parsonage were
creased largely in membership. Rev. Mr..
Homrighaus accepted the call to Zion 8
Church in this city in 1852, and has re-
manned here ever since. While here the
congregation has paid off an Indebtedness
amounting to several thousand dollars on
the church property, which previous to his
coming here had been sold at auction. A
new parsonage has been erected, the church
has started fund for a new structure to
be built In the future.
During the latter part Of 1902 the TWEEN
tieth anniversary of Mr.. Homrighaus' pas
torate was celebrated. He Is regarded as
very popular with his congregation, as well
as with large circle Of friends and ac-
Quaintances outside his own church.
He is at present the secretary Of the board
Of education of the Maryland Synod. and
also secretary Of the eastern conference OF
that synod.
Mr.. Homrighaus' family consists Of a wife
and three children. His eldest son Is In his
junior year at the Columbian University,
states that the field in Detroit seems prom
ising Of good results as the church is con-
sidered active and growing, and he antici-
pates a pleasant and profitable service
there.