Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-14
TWO DEBATES /,
E E MEET
OF BRETHREN
Lutheran Organization Dis
cusses Communion and
African Missions.
Reports Presented at Morn
ing's Suggest
Pastors Meetings.

work in Africa, and about the posi-
bility of agreeing upon the adoption
of a uniform practice with respect to
communion services, took place this
morning in the Zion Lutheran church
among the delegates Of the Lutheran
Brethren of America gathered here
in annual convention.
When the forenoon session opened
today reports were submitted to the
convention by the committee elected
to pass on the presidents and secre-
tary's annual reports, and various
recommendations were made. 4.
The suggestion that gratitude to-
ward God, and appreciation of serv-
ices rendered by the officers, be ex-
f%avorably acted upon and called forth
no discussion.
One of the recommendations Of the
committee was to the effect that an
effort be made to approach other
Christians who share the convictions
Of the Brethren, with a view to better
understanding and closer co-opera-
ton. The Spokesman for this sug-
gestion declared that there were very
many Sc~andinavians who really at
heart agreed with the Lutheran
Brethren in many fundamental and
vital matters, but that hitherto they
had not had the opportunity of under
standing the principles underlying the
organization. To reach such people
will be one Of the aims of the church
in the future as the suggestion met
with cordial response on the part of
the delegates.
weeks and pastors conferences be
held in connection with the annual
gatherings of each of the three dis
tricts and this suggestion met with
instantaneous approval. The commit
tee who had reviewed the annual re-
ports further advised h convention
that the work In Montana needs some
concentrated attention. 1t vas pointed
out that a large field can be found
in this state where the Lutheran
Brethren so far have only me on
gregation. at Malta.
The question of taking up mission
airy work in Africa in connection with
the activity of the Sudan United mis-
sion already in existence there caused
a lively exchange of views and opin-
ions, and while the idea appealed to
most of the delegates, some thought
that the proposal had not been FOR
mulated in an entirely satisfactory
manner so it was decided to refer the
question back to the committee which
was expected to submit a report this
afternoon; his will form the basis
Of continued negotiations about the
subject.
For a long time it has been realized
that the exterior stability Of the
church was more or less impaired for
the reason that the various congrega-
tons had not yet adopted a uniform
practice with regard to communion
services. Each congregation a fol.
lowed its W particular customs fr
this respect, and an effort was made
today to unity this essential part Of
the practices of the church. Among
other things, it was pointed out tina
ON congregations used wine anc
waters at IN while others pre-
ferred grape juice and plain bread
Just before closing the morning ses.
sion, the recommendation was voted
on by the delegates. The result wa:
doubtful. but President Gunhus ruled
that those who were opposed to an,
change in the present communion
services were in majority. This rul'
ing, however. will most likely be con
tested during the afternoon delibera'
tons.
Tonight DR.. Waale, just arrived
from Norway. will deliver a lecture
in the Zion church under the auspice:
of the convention.
Yesterday afternoon officers of thu
church were elected. and Rev. E. H
Gunhus was reelected president; Pro
lessor E. NJ. Broen became vice presi
dent, and Rev. J.. E. Slettan of Osawis
Mimi, was elected secretary. OFT,
Rood of Minneapolis was reelected a
the treasurer of the organization an,
the following became members of tn
board Of trustees for three years
Fred Bergen, Morton. N. D; Angus
Hansen, Dwight, Mimi; and Niels En-
rud OF Buxton, N. d.
The committee on resolutions wa
composed Of Rev. NJ. A. Doerums
gard of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Rev. G
stenoien Of Superior, Wis. Rev. L
Berg Of Mayville, N. D.. John Birds
ton OF Grand Forks, and Rev. Andrey