Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-05-01
CHURCH IS rs
YEARS OF AGE
Finlayson German Luther
an Congregation Observ-
ed Anniversary Sunday.
Organization Minister and
Other Former Pastors
on Days Program.

The twenty-fifth anniversary Of the
organization Of the Finlayson Peace
Ev. Luth. church was observed with
JOY and thanksgiving Sunday, April
81. when the members and many
friends came together in large num-
bers for the days services arranged
in commemoration of the occasion.
The intense interest in this flourish
ing congregation and its anniversary
celebration can be readily seen from
the fact that al each of the three
services the church was filled TO ca
pacity. Nor was the interest only
local, as quite some distance had to
be travelled by some who wished to
be present.
In the morning service, the Rev.
]. H. Kretzsc hmar Of Chatfeld, Mimi,
who organized the congregation on
April 16, 1905, preached in German
on Corinthians /. 80. 81, and reminded
the members of the church that the
success which had come TO the con-
gregatiOn could not and should not
be attributed TO themselves or 10 the
pastors who served them during the
past % years but rather, He that
glorieth, let Him glory in the Lord,
whence all blessings flow. All wis
dom, all righteousness, all sanctifica-
ton and glory. the speaker stated
which is not of Christ Jesus, is use
less in the church and useless for
mans souls salvation.
In the afternoon service, the Rev.
E B. Glade. who served Peace con-
gregation during the years 1852
and who, at the present time is the
executive secretary of the Minnesota
Lutheran Children's Friend Society
preached in English on the text: Luke
"a. IS 90. selecting as his theme
Abide with US" Pastor Glade show
ed how the Lord had been with the
congregation and blessed il during
the past quarter of century anC
told the members that they had al
reason TO make their prayer on thi
day, abide with ue" But" he said
ito ask the Lord TO abide with then
also in the future. means also tina
they must abide with Him Hence
in this day and age of religious un
rest and Indifference. il is of para
mount Importance for the Christian
TO turn a deaf ear towards all man
made theories and doctrines AM
abide with Christ and His soul-sav
ing doctrine.
The evening service was conducted
by the Rev. II. A. Gambler of ST. Paul
who served the congregation from
1916 TO 1921. His text was John
31-32. In a powerful discourse TIT
speaker reminded the congregation
that. in order TO be assured of tn
blessings of the Lord and success j
the future. they must follow the tex
completely; they must continue i
Christ Words He showed that ''th
Word of Christ" does not merely mea,
those words which the Savior spok
while here on earth, but the entir
Bible. the whole Old and New Tesla
ments. They should continue in tina
Word, and not permit themselves I
be swayed TO and fro with every mar
ner of doctrine. And, said tn
speaker. If they thus. continue i
Christ's pure and unadulterated Wore
then they shall be Jesus disciples III
deed: not sham Christians, not dis
ciples only outwardly. but disciple
indeed And the blessing thereof
'Ye shall know the truth and IN
truth shall make you free Peopl
in all ages have been seeking spiri
tual truth but only those who hav
sought for il in Christ's pure Wor
and have accepted that word as
stands, as the verbally inspired Wor
of God. only they have found IN
truth. And il is that truth whic
alone can and will make people FIRE,
free from sin, death and SATAN
The church was beautifully deco
raed with pink. red and white carnS
tions upon the altar and other prett
flowers.
Peace Lutheran church wishes |
extend a special invitation TO all VII
have no church connection TO atteu
its services. Remember. WELDON
hand awaits you. There will be &c
man services next Sunday.