Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-06-30
nual reports submitted by General
President H, G.. Stub and BIZ District

nual reports submitted by General
President H. G.. Stub and by District
President 1. D. Ylvisaker. "a
In one section of the committees
report it a recommended that the
language problem in the North ;Da-
kota district churches be treated with
tolerance and in a spirit of mutual
understanding so that no undue pres
sure be exerted for the purpose of
retaining Norwegian in face Of oppo-
sition. and. on the other hand. that
no premature efforts be made to
hasten the general introduction of
English as the language of the con-
gregations. The suggestion that local
conditions govern was adopted.
In regard to reports on the Luth-
eran Young Peoples league and the
Choral union. Rev. ]. D. Rundsvold
of Fargo regretted that these organi-
cations seemingly had failed to inter-
est the ministers of the district.
Rev. A. j. Hulteng retorted that the
reason might be sought in the fact
that at a cen meeting Of the or
CARNATIONS at Fargo not one Nor
wegian word was spoken. not n
Norwegian hymn sung. Under those
circumstances" Mr.. Hulteng said,
you cannbt expect enthusiasm"
Mr.. Ylvisaker maintained that the
question of language was of but sec
ondary importance when compared to
the need of stimulating interest in
the cause of Christ, and after a few
more remarks had beer exchanged,
the discussion was abruptly halted.
Pulpits and Politics.
In President Stubs report it was
pointed out that the definite dis
tinction between the church and the
state be consistently upheld, and the
committee in it's report recommended
~ -->~;ao 1,,~a4~ts0r that ~ in let a rS
n congregations as such ABSTAIN
from taking part in political life.
A delegate wanted to know whether
this would apply, also, to ministers
writing on political subjects in news
papers. but the matter was not car
ried further, the report being sub
mitted to a vote Immediately. 1t was
unanimously carried.
At the impressive ordination serv-
ices held in the auditorium yesterday
morning. DR.. H. G. Stub ordained
three theological candidates for the
ministry: Arne Herleik, born at
Northwood, N. D., was ordained and
will be pastor of congregations at
Milton: Olav Tryggve Loevaas. a ma
tive of Christiania. Norway, will be
pastor at Adams. N. D., and Johan 0.
Norway, will leave shortly for Cogs-
we'll to take charge of church work
there. Ivar Dahl. who also was to
be ordained, was prevented from be-
ing present because of illness.
Many Ministers at Altar.
Ten ministers were placed in front
of the altar in a semi-circle, all robed
in their ecclesiastical vestments. and
in the hall itself every seat was oc-
cupied. The following ministers par
ticipated in the services: Reverends
H. c. Olson. E.. V. Doe, A. j.. Hulteng,
1. D. Ylvisaker, j. D. Rundsvold. ].
H. Johanson, M. o. Silseth, c. D.
Fixes and O.. J. Nesheim. DR.. Stub
preached the ordination sermon.
Professor Hoveis Address.
Despite the heat of yesterday after
noon, the auditorium was filled to
capacity when Mr.. Ylvisaker at 3
O'Clock introduced Prof. E. Hove of
the Luther seminary Of st. Paul, who
delivered an instructive address on
Postwar Problems Of the Lutheran
Church." in which he declared that
the need for Christianity is now as
great as aver before, and that the
spiritual comfort afforded by the
teachings of Christ is as vital now.
after the greatest war in the history
of the world, as it was before the
outbreak of that conflict.
In considering whether or not
there are any reasons why Lutheran
teachings respecting TIE character
abandoned now, Professor Hove said
that while it was admitted that mis-
takes had been made. there really
was nothing that would justify such
a change. christianity has not
failed" he said. adding that sin spite
of all the sin and strife and evil that
have darkened the history of man.
kind down through the yes, Chris
tianity has been fulfilling it's prom
ises."
Church and State.
While conditions have made it
necessary in many countries to make
the Lutheran church a state insti-
tuition. Professor Hove said. it really
has been against the principles OF
Lutheranism, which teaches that the
ecclesiastical and the civil power are
not to be COMPOUNDED.
1.-THE relation between church and
state. esta blished by the founders OF
this republic" the speaker said, has
therefore. been in harmony with Lu
theran principles. The Lutheran
church has. therefore. felt at home
in this country. where it has been al
lowed to grow and develop more
freely according to it's own principle:
and teachings than anywhere else il
the world.
NO church in America is more
truly democratic in it's principles O.
church government and more in har
mony with American institutions thar
the Lutheran church. and no church
here prizes more highly the religious
liberty which We enjoy, or is mor'
earnest in seeking to maintain tn
separation of church and state. which
is the very fundamental principle o
religious liberty.
Dangers a Future.
I'm insidious ways this principle
has been attacked in the past, ant
will no doubt he tack aRafn-