The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1911-06-29

he and Rev. Schliesser, followed by the
confirmation class and the whole con
gregation slowly filed into the new
church, which was soon filled to The
last place. After a prelude and q
hymn by the congregation the dedica
ton ceremonies were held, consisting
in solemnly dedicating the church tc
God and His service, and of an invoca
ton for his blessing. Then followed
another hymn, after which Rev
Schliesser preached the dedication
sermon, which was followed by beau
tiful selection, sung by the A. Capella
Choir of the city. The children were
then confirmed by our pastor and the
confirmation ceremonies added greatly
to the solemnity and impressiveness OF
the occasion.
After the services proper were over
the pastor addressed a few words to
the congregation, thanking all our
friends for being present with us. He
also thanked all who have assisted in
erecting the beautiful building, and en-
couraged them to continue in their
good work. Lastly he thanked all who
worked on the building for their fine
and gentlemanly behavior during work
of construction and congratulated
them on their workmanship. He espe-
cially mentioned Contractor B. w.
Borne and Electrician Hy. G. Hoffman
for their many favors shown.
The collection was a large one and
reduced the remaining debt by a large
We herewith thank all who
have remembered us with their assist
ance on that day.
The church itself is a modern struc-
ture, well lighted and well ventilated
and was much complimented upon. 1t
accommodates a congre-
cation of 215 members.
The following donations were re-
ceived and highly appreciated:
An altar with beautiful painting of
The Good Shepherd, by Mrs. Hy. Ack-
er; an art glass window with figure of
Christ knocking at the door, by Mr..
VIM. Weakening and family; two art
glass windows, by Helping Hand Cir
lie; pulpit, by Young Peoples Soci-
ETY.; hymn board, by Mr.. G. Hofstet-
er; electric candle-lights, by the rela-
ives of Miss Johanna Collier; a casket
ruck, by Mr.. G. Brunssann; an altar
covering, by Mrs. A. C. Sutherland.
A baptismal font is promised by Mr..
md Mrs. E. Popp in honor of their
lewly-born babe.
After the service in church was over
he child of Mr.. And. Krauss was bap-
lied, being the first baptism in the
lew church. The name given the child
5 Mary Louise.
At night at s o'clock another service
vas held, in which the pastor preached
is farewell sermon to a congregation
which again overfiiled the church. His |
was heart-to-heart talk to his |
MEMBERS, admonishing them to abide
nth their Saviour and follow Him as
heir best example and their only >Sa-
Jour. At the close of the service the
aston was surprised by the presenta.
ion of beautiful gold watch and fob.
he presentation was made by Rev.
chliesser. Rev. Wambsganss thank
d his congregation in a few words for
MS kind token of appreciation. Mrs.
was also surprised by the
resentation of a gold thimble, by the
lembers of the Helping Hand Circle.
The rest of the day was taken up in I
a farewell taking until
nally all lights were out at about 10
CLOCK and We all went home, with the
ceiling that We had spent a glorious
ay, day that will not be so soon for
often.
Rev. Wambsganss and family will
ave tonight at 7:1O o'clock, from the
MON depot. They will travel via I.
. r. R. to Memphis; from there they
III take river boat to st. Louis, and
fence proceed to their new home in
ort Wayne, Ind. Our best wishes are
18th him. May God prosper his work.
During the vacancy, Rev. C. Norman
i'll preach on Sunday mornings. Ger
an and English services will be held
ternately. Next Sunday a German