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 CONVENED AT WILMINGTON, N. C, ON THURSDAY, 
 MAY 2nd, 1861. 
 
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 MINUTES OF THE SYNODICAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY 
 APPENDED. 
 
 SALISBURY, N. C: 
 J. J. BRUNER, PRINTER. 
 
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MINUTES. 
 
 The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Carolina, convened in the 
 city of Wilmington, on Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, May 2d, 1861. 
 
 The Bynodical Sermon was delivered by the President, from Luke xxiv, 
 25, 26. '' Then he said unto them, fools and slow of heart to believe all 
 that the prophets have spoken ! Ought not Christ to have suflfered these 
 things, and to enter into his glory." 
 
 After an intermission of two hours, Synod again assembled and was 
 opened with singing and prayer by the President. The roll was called and 
 the names of the clerical members with their delegates were registered as 
 follows: 
 
 ORDAINED MINISTERS. 
 
 Rev. JOHN D. SHECK, Gih§onvile, Guilford County, N, C 
 
 " WILLIAM ARTZ, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus " " 
 
 " SAllVEh ROTHROCK,. Rockville, Rowan " " 
 
 " JOHN H. MENGERT,..T^t7?mw(/<o?i, 
 
 " JACOB CRIM, South River, Rowan " 
 
 " J. B. ANTHONY, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus " " 
 
 " JOSEPH A. LINN, Gold Hill, Rowan " " 
 
 " JAMAS D. STINGLEY, . GranUe Hill, IredeU " " 
 
 « D. H. BITTLE, Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus " " 
 
 •' SIMEON SCHERER,.. . Catawba Station, Catawba'' 
 
 " L. C. G ROSECLOSE, . . . Salisbury, 
 
 " JOHN SWICEGOOD, . . . Shady Grove, Davidson " 
 
 " G. D. BERNHEIM, Charlotte, 
 
 " JOHN S. HEILIG, Mill Hill, Cabarrus 
 
 " D. I. DREIIER, Concord, 
 
 " B. C. HALL, Shaw's Mills, Guilford " " 
 
 " CALEB LENTZ,* Canton, Vanzandt County, Texas. 
 
 " WILLIAM A. 3\JLIA'^,. Lexington, Davidson County, N. C 
 
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^ MINUTES OF THE 
 
 LICENTIATES. 
 
 " A.GRIMES,* Hay Meadow, Wilkes Couniy, K C 
 
 . « LOUIS A. BIKLE, Mmint Pleasant, Cabarrus, " " 
 
 •' J. R. SIKES, StaiesviUe, 
 
 " WUITSO^ KIMBALL,.. Salisburij, 
 Mr. M. M. :MILLER, Tlieohgical Student, Salvibury, 
 
 LAY-DELEGATES. 
 
 Mr. H. M. FOWLER, Rev. John D. Scheck's Charge. 
 
 " A. E. HARKEY, » William Artz's 
 
 " C. M. HOLSHOUSER,. . " Saml. JRothrock's 
 
 " H. B. EILERS, " John H. MengerVs 
 
 " M. BARRIER, ESQ., .... " J B. Anthony's 
 
 " W. T. MILLER, ESQ.,... " J A. Linn's 
 
 " R. J. LINN, " L. C. Groseclose's 
 
 " JEREMIAH LENTZ, .... " J I). Stingley's « 
 
 Prof. CHARLES 0. RAPE, ... " G. D. Bernheim's 
 
 Capt. DANIEL ISENHOUR, . . " /. S. Heilig's 
 
 Mr. R. WINECOFF, " D.I. Dreher's 
 
 " JONATH. W. MURRAY, *' B. C. Halts 
 
 « ALEX. SWICEGOOD,... " W. A. Julian's, 
 
 « AUGUSTUS PETRAE,.. '' W. KimhalTs 
 
 The President then read his annual reports which was laid on the table 
 for future action. 
 
 PRESIDENT'S REPORT. 
 Chace, mercy, and peace from God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
 
 Beloved Brethren : — Assembled once more in Synodical capacity, it 
 becomes us suitably to contemplate the providences during the past year 
 of the Author and Preserver of our being, and of the Great Head of his 
 Church. 
 
 As a band of Synodical brethren we yet remain unbroken. While 
 kindred ties in many other Ecclesiastical bodies, even of our Lutheran 
 Fraternity, have been torn asunder, while many a family, clerical and lay, 
 has been not only seriously affected with disease, but bereaved of some 
 of its dearest and most beloved inmates, the several members of our fami- 
 lies, yet fill their places in the domestic relation ; nor have we been severe- 
 ly affected by disease, famine, pestilence, or serious actual adversity of any 
 kind. 
 
 Our garners have been filled with plenty; Our tables have been spread 
 with the substantial and "fat things" and more or less, with the lux- 
 uries and delicacies, of not only our own, but of other lands. Our 
 eyes have recently feasted on the rich and variegated bloom of spring, in- 
 dicating a speedy supply of the delicious and more substantial golden fruit. 
 
 * Absent, but excused. 
 
LUTHERAN SYNOD. O 
 
 Tlie fields and plains of our people are loaded with vepdure rejoicing to 
 the waving harvest Nor are our mercantile houses without ample sup- 
 ply. 
 
 And while the God of Nature has been thus lavish of hia goodness, 
 the God of Grace has not forgotten us ; but amidst abused mercies and 
 privileges, has been long-snffei-ing and indulgent. 
 
 Most of our vacant congrcgatioiis during the year have been supplied 
 with a stated ministry. Our pulpits have been i-egulaily filled, and our 
 people have been fed and feasted, with that bread which comcth down 
 from Heaven — the Bread of Life. 
 
 The Spirit of Revivals has visited some of our congregations, and in the 
 faithful use of ihe means souls have been quickened, made glad and joyful. 
 This Spirit has also been largely diffused in Catholic and Heathen lands. 
 
 Some of us doubtless have been cheered and encouraged by the tri- 
 umphs of the cross iii the death of a sainted brother or sister. 
 
 As many a3 four houses of worship have been in pro<;ess of building 
 during the year. One, if not more, parsonages have been constructed. 
 
 Sabbath Schools have been organized and the gospel has been preached 
 to the destitute and the young. 
 
 North Carolina College under the supervision of this Synod — as we ex- 
 pect to hear officially, and fully— has prospered and is in a flourishing con- 
 dition; and its agent has been in the main, successful. Besides local indi- 
 cations have been givei> to our Committee favorable to the final establish- 
 ment, ere long, of a Female College in the bosom of our membership of 
 this State. 
 
 True, we have been and are still not a little embarrassed and retarded 
 as to our Missionary and Educational enterprises, owing to want of funds, 
 but we, with our wealthy memhership, need only awake from our slumbers 
 to a proper appreciation of these particulars, as they pertain to the interest 
 of our families and the Church at large, and success will crown our efforts. 
 
 And I may add, though the years 1860 and '61 thus far, have been 
 ominous and troublous; though wars and rumors of wars in Church and 
 State iiave agitated and convulsed the habitable globe: and though, even 
 our own highly favored and once peaceful and happy land has shared in 
 the general fate ; the American Union is severed, blood-shed and violence 
 threaten us more or less: yet, we are to-day in the actual possession and 
 enjoyment of civil and religious liberty, and law and order still prevail. ^'I 
 
 AH this while the Gracious One has been emphatically calling to us: 
 am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, open 
 thy mouth wide, and I will fill it." So that, if we are not now prosper- 
 ous and happy as a people, it is simply because we would not be. 
 
 What remains to us then as ministers and people, but to confess that 
 though much has been done, we are yet guilty of great remissness of duty, 
 that God IS justly displeased with us, sincerely to repent of our misdoings, 
 andjoininthe exhortation of the Psalmist: '-Sing unto the Lord with 
 thanksgiving, sing praises upon the harp unto our God." "Praise the Lord. 
 O Jerusalem, praise thy God, O Zion." 
 
 CONSECR.VTION. 
 
 On the 30th of Sept., 1860, at a meeting of the Western Conference, 
 and in conformity with previous arrangement, after a suitable and interest- 
 ing discourse by Bro. J. B. Anthony, from Isaiah 60: 7, ''And I will glor- 
 ify the house of my glory," our house of worship at Newton, Catawba 
 County, was solemnly Consecrated by the writer and congregation under 
 the name of the Evangelical Lutheran, Beth-Eden Church. 
 
6 MINUIKS OF THE 
 
 LETTERS RECEIVED, &C. * 
 
 July the 21st, I received a letter fVop.t Bro. J. R Sikes, containing his 
 certificate of good standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church (Soinh) of 
 which he was a member at the tmie of his reception bj' this body, and 
 stating that he was succeeding well in the Master's work. I suggest that 
 the letter be read before Synod. 
 
 Nov. the 3d, a letter came to hand from Bro. E. Smith, which I answer- 
 ed favorably. Several subsequent letters were received and answered. 
 Their import T deem unnecessary to state ; especially, as he has since gone 
 to his final resting place. 
 
 Under the same date I received notice through Bro. L. C. Groseclose, 
 one of the Executive Committee of our Missionary Society, informing me 
 of the rather hasty and unexpected removal of Bro. A. PniLLirpi from 
 Charlotte. 
 
 AccordingljF Dec. the 12th, Bro. Phillippi informed me by letter that 
 having followed "the leadings of Providence," as he thought, he had en- 
 gaged to labor as Missionary in the City of Lynchburg, and under the 
 supervision of the Synod of Western Yirgmia. After expressing his at- 
 tachment to the Brethren of Synod — his regret in leaving them, and ten- 
 dering his "well wishes and prayeis," he requested a certificate of dismis- 
 sion. Having subsequently satisfied my mind that Bro. PniLLippi regard- 
 ed himself as having complied with constitutional provision, I sent him a 
 certificate. My proceedure now awaits the action V)f Synod. 
 
 Feb. the 5th, a letter came to hand from Bro. J. D. Stingley, formerly 
 of the Synod of Mississippi, stating that commencing with the Ist of Jan. 
 18G1, he had engaged to serve St. Paul's, and St. Michael's Churches, Ire- . 
 dell County, and that it was the general wish of the paities &c., that he 
 " be regularly installed into the Pastoral office, at St. Michael's the second 
 Sunday in March." I accordingly wrote to Bros. J. B. Anthoxy and S. 
 RoTHROCK to attend to said duty. Under date Feb. 15th, Bro. Rothrock 
 wrote, that though it would afford him great pleasure to participate in the 
 installation service, it was impracticable, nor could he procure any one in 
 his stead. This, I communicated to Bro. Anthony, with the hope that the 
 matter could still be arranged. I learn it was attended to. 
 
 The 23d of February, I received a letter from Bro. G-. D. BERNnEiM. sta- 
 ting that he had resigned the Agency of North Carolina College, and ta- 
 ken charge of St. Mark's Church in Charlotte. He also stated that it was 
 deemed advisable to have an Installation service. In conformity with ar- 
 rangements made, I instructed Bros. Anthony and Dreher to perform said 
 service on the 3d Monday in March, which was accordingly done. 
 
 Feb. the 10th. I learned per note from Bro. W, Kimball, that he had 
 fulfilled his engagements with the people in the' Davidson and Forsythe 
 Mission field, and had received and accepted a call from the St. Paul and 
 Luther Chapel Pastorate. 
 
 Sometime during the year, I learned incidentally that Bro. J. Crim, had 
 undertaken, permanently, to supply the Bethel and Salem Pastorate. 
 
 The 2Gth of March, Prof L. A. Bikle, informed me by letter that ow- 
 ing to his connection with North Carolina College, and in the absence of 
 the President, he did not deem it advisable to attend this meeting. I 
 therefore recommend that Bro. Bikle be excused. 
 
 April the 4th. I received a letter from our venerable father, A.Grimes, 
 containing his Parochial Report; report on the state of his chaige and la- 
 bors in general; also referring to his inabiity to attend this met ting of Sy- 
 nod ; to his;dcstitute condition, and eainestiy asking ibr aid. I recommend 
 the reading of his letter ; that he be excused for non-attendance, and 
 
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LUTHERAN SYNOD. 
 
 prompt and efficient action of the brethren in regard to the pecuniary 
 supply of our acjed brother. ,, ^ . x- 
 
 The 16th of April, I received a note from Rev. Mm. Gerharbt, statmg 
 that he had taken charge of a Pastorate in the bounds of the Synod ot 
 Pennsylvania, and asking an honorable dismission from this body. As ttie 
 time of our meeting was near, I thought it advisible to refer this matter to 
 Synod, recommending that a letter of dismission be sent him. 
 
 Havino- now disposed of the papers of Synod, I feel that I shall not have 
 acted in conformity with my honest conviction of propriety and duty it i 
 do not especially call the attention of Synod, and our Church generaUy to 
 several important particulars. - . . . 
 
 1. The Church enterprise of our brethren in Wilmington ; this still claims 
 our Avarmest sympathy and most substantial aid. 
 
 2 Our Educational enterprise, male and female. We should care no 
 less for the sons of our Church, but much more for the right traimng ot 
 her daughters. Much might he said. , . ^ rr- 
 
 3 W? should see to it well, that the infant membership of our Zion is 
 not only recorrnized in baptism, but that these children be really regarded 
 and treated as memlers, reminding them early and repeatedly of the iact, 
 nature, and design of their baptism, and prevailing with them to contirm 
 their baptismal vow as soon as expedient. c c ^x, ■ 
 
 4 We should studiously return to the good old way of our lathers in 
 the religious observance of the several festivals, Christmas, Easter (xood 
 Friday^ Wiit-Sunday, and the Ascension. Much would be gained. 
 
 5 in this our day of tendency to malice, strife, dissipation, ana.'chy, and 
 utter disreo-ard of (^od and His Sabbath, it becomes our special duty to use 
 our best endeavors to infuse the mild and peaceful principles of our holy 
 religion into the hearts of our people generally, and to inculcate and en- 
 force a strict observance of the Christian Sabbath. Some of these items 
 may be worthy of especial action on the part of Synod. \\ c can but 
 warmly recommend their prayerful consideration to our people. 
 
 I now tender you the chair, which you so generously gave me; ana 
 with it, my most cordial thanks for the confidence and forbearance exer- 
 cised, hoping for pardon of errors committed. ^ , . tt- r^i v 
 
 \nd now may the God of our Father, the Gracious Head of His Church, 
 be with us and our membership; help us faithfully to account for the past, 
 ri<^htly to transact for the future, to the glory of His name, and the salva- 
 tion of His Church, for Christ's sake, ^men.^^^^^^^ SCRE^^K 
 
 An election was now held for the officers of Synod to serve for the en- 
 suing year, which resulted as follows: 
 
 Rev. JOHN D. SCHECK, President. 
 
 " G. D. BERNHEIM, Recording Secretary. 
 " J. A. LINN, Corresponding Secretary. 
 M. BARRIER, Esq., Treasurer. 
 
 Rev. James D. Stingley, late of the Synod of Mississippi, presented his 
 certificate of honorable dismission, and was unanimously received as a 
 member of this body. 
 
 Documents for the Synod were now called for, and handed to the Pres- 
 ident. 
 
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 Mr. Martin M. Miller was introduced and received as an advisory 
 member. 
 
 Prof. D. H. Bittle gave notice that he would introduce some resolu- 
 tions, bearing upon our relations with the G-eneral Synod. 
 
 Synod then took a recess of one hour for the arrangement of the stand- 
 ing committees ; after which, Synod having re-assembled the President 
 announced the following 
 
 STAIS^DING COMMITTEES. 
 
 1. On President's Eeport— Rev's. D. H. Bittle, J. B. Anthony, and :Mr. 
 H. B. Eilers. 
 
 2. On Petitions and Vacancies. — Rev's. B. C. Hall, S. Scherer, and Mr. 
 Jonathan W. Murray. 
 
 3. On Unfinished Business. — Rev's. Jos. A. Linn, W. A. Julian, and Mr. 
 H. M. Fowler. 
 
 4. On Finance. — Rev's. S. Rothrock, John H. Mengert, and Mr. C. M. 
 Holshouser. 
 
 5. 071 the State of Religion. — Rev's. L. C. Groseclose, J. D. Stmgley, 
 and Mr. R. J. Linn. 
 
 6. On the Proceedings of Conferential Districts. — Rev's. Wm. Artz, J. 
 Crim, and Mr. Jeremiah Lentz. 
 
 On Education.— Rev's. D. I. Dreher, J. S. Heilig, and Prof. Charles O. 
 Pape. 
 
 Rev. Linn, was excused for neglecting to bring the minutes of the Cen- 
 tral Conference. 
 
 Rev. E. A. Bolles now appeared, was introduced as a corresponding 
 delegate from the South CaroUna Synod, and was unanimously invited to 
 a seat amongst us. 
 
 The Parochial Reports having been called for and handed to the Secre- 
 tary, are arranged as follows : 
 
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 Matiiias Barrier, Esq., Treasurer of Synod, now made his report, 
 which was accepted, and his recomaien(h\tions adopted, after which it was 
 referred to the committee on finance. 
 
 Prof. D. H. BiTTLE, delegate to the Synod of Western Yiiginia report- 
 ed, which report was accepted and adopted. 
 
 EEPOET NO. 1. 
 
 As your delegate to the Synod of Western Virginia, at its last meeting, 
 held in Wythe Co., Va., I would beg leave to report, that I was cordially 
 received by the Brethren of said body. They evinced a spirit of eneigy 
 and Christian harmony very commendable, and promised to respond at 
 this meeting by electing a delegate and alternate to attend the present 
 meeting of our Synod. I am sorry that no delegate has as yet appeared. 
 
 The officers of said Synod are Rev. E. Hawkins, President, Picv. J. A. 
 Brown, Secretary. Expenses §19.00. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 D. H. BITTLE. 
 
 Resolved^ ThaJt his traveling expenses be paid froui the funds of the 
 Synod. 
 
 The resolutions on our General Synod's relations were now submitted, 
 and were referred to Revs. D. H. Bittle, J. A. Linn, and S. Rothrock a 
 a committee to report to-morrow. 
 
 Synod now adjourned to meet to-night at 8 o'clock. Singing and pray- 
 er by Bro. Crim. 
 
 Thursday Night, 8 o'clock. 
 Synod opened with singing and prayer by Bro. Linn. 
 Bro. J. A. Linn, Corresponding Delegate to the South Carolina Synod, 
 now made his report, which was accepted and adopted. 
 
 EEPORT Wd. 2. 
 
 Your Corresponding Delegate to the Synod of South Carolina would 
 respectfully report, that he met the Brethren composing that efficient body 
 in October last, was most cordially received, and participated with them 
 in then- deliberations. These brethren are actively engaged in all the 
 various benevolent mstitutions of the day. Their College a'lid Theological 
 Seminary at Newberry, were in a prosperous condition, which will prove 
 important auxiliaries to our church in the South and West. The members 
 of Synod living West of the Savannah River have formed themselves into 
 a Synod and were fraternally dismissed from the S. C. Synod. 
 
 Our South Carolina brethren entertain the highest regard for us, and 
 have given a tangible manifestation of it by sendmg to this body Bro. 
 Bolles as Corresponding Delegate, whom we are happy to see in our 
 midst. My expenses were $10.00 
 
 Yours respectfully, 
 
 J. A. LINN. 
 
 Resolved^ That his travelling expenses be paid. 
 
 Mr. M. M. Miller made certain statements in reference to the Nazareth 
 Church property in Forsythe County, which was referred to a committee 
 
LUTHERAN SYNOD. 11 
 
 of Revs. W. A. Julian, John Swickgood, and Mr. A. Swicegood, to re- 
 port at some future time. 
 
 Resolved, That this Synod has heard with pleasure the statement made 
 by Bro. Miller in reference to the Louisville enterprise, and approve of their 
 proposal to our Synod; we refer the consideration of the building of a 
 Church, at that place to the action of the Eastern Conference, and^j that 
 the said Conference be requested to hold a meeting at that place at their 
 earliest convenience. 
 
 Synod now adjourned until to-morrow morninj,' at 9 o'clock. Prayer 
 by Bro. Julian and the benediction. 
 
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 Friday AIorning, 8^ o'clock. 
 
 Synod assembled at the usual place and spent half an hour in devotion- 
 al exercises, in which the present state of our country was specially and 
 fervently remembered at the throne of grace by all the brethren. 
 
 The minutes were read and confirmed. 
 
 Prof. BiTTLE submitted the report ot the committee on the President's 
 report, which w^as read and adopted. 
 
 REPORT ISTO. 3. 
 
 Yonr committee, entrusted with the report of the President during last 
 year with papers accompanying, beg leave to report. 
 The items are as follows: 
 
 1. A letter of dismission from the Methodist Church by Bro. Sikes is 
 recommended to be read. We move it be lead. 
 
 2. The President wishes to be sustained in granting? a letter of dismissal 
 to Bro. A. Philippi. We move that he be sustained. 
 
 3. 4. 6. T hese are letters from Revs. A. Grimes, C. Lentz, and Prof. L, 
 A. Bikle, giving valid reasons for absence from the meeting of this Synod, 
 and desiring to be excused. We move their requests be granted. 
 
 5. A letter from Bro. Gerhardt, asking a dismissal from this body. We 
 move it be granted. 
 
 In reference to the suggestions of the Piesident we submit the follow- 
 ing: 
 
 Resolved, That we heartily approve of the enterprise of Bro. Mengert, 
 at Wilmington, and open the doors of our several charges to Bro. M. for 
 substantial aid, whenever it may be deemed practical. No. 2. We refer 
 to the Com. on Education. 
 
 Resolved, That the recommendations Nos. 3 and 4, be adopted, and that 
 they be referred to the several Confeiences lor discussion. 
 
 Resolved, That in view of the present distracted condition of our coun- 
 try, the President's suggestion on that subject be recommended to the fa- 
 vorable notice and action of the pastors and churches in connection with 
 this Synod. 
 
 Finally, we move that the President's report be embodied in the minutes. 
 
 Respcctfullv submitted, 
 
 D. H. BITTLE, 
 J. B. ANTHONY, 
 H. B. EILERS. 
 
12 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 The following preamble and resolutions were handed in by the Chair- 
 man on our relations with the General Synod and were unanimously 
 adopted : 
 
 Whereas, In the distracted condition of our once happy country we 
 deem it impracticable to send our delegates to the next meeting of the 
 General Synod about to convene at Lancaster, Penn. ; and feeling that 
 other Synods South are in a similar situation with this body, therefore : 
 
 Resolved, That we recommend a convention of all Southern delegates 
 to the General Synod to meet at Salisbury, N. C, on Thursday preceding 
 the third Sabbath in May 1862, for the purpose of endorsmg the proceed- 
 ings of the next meeting of the General Synod if practicable ; otherwise to 
 take su(^ steps as may best promote the future harmony and prosperity of 
 that portion of the church represented by the absent delegates. 
 
 Resolved, That we hereby commission our present delegates to the 
 General Synod to attend the said convention. 
 
 Resolved, That the Corresponding Secretary of this body be instructed 
 to inform all our Synods in the South of this action and ask their co-ope- 
 ration. Respectfully submitted, 
 
 D. H. BITTLE, 
 J. A. LINN, 
 SAML. ROTHROCK. 
 
 The report on our contemplated church paper was accepted and adopted : 
 
 EEPORT NO. 4. 
 
 The committee appointed at your last meeting of Synod '' to confer 
 with similar committees from S. Carolina and Western Va., in regard to 
 the location and establishment of a Southern Church paper," beg leave to 
 state that they have been unable to accomplish the object desired on your 
 part, and would beg leave to be continued in hope of the future accom- 
 plishment of this enterprise. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 J. A. LINN, 
 SAML. ROTHROCK, 
 G. D. BERNHEIM. 
 
 Rev. W. Artz reported on the minutes of Conferential Districts, which 
 was accepted and adopted. 
 
 EEPORT NO. 0. 
 
 The Committee on the minutes of special conferences tender the follow- 
 ing report: 
 
 The Western Conference held two meetings during the past year. The 
 minutes besides attesting the dilligence and earnestness of the members of 
 this conference in the cause of Christ, contain nothinjj: of special interest 
 to this Synod, unless it be that, "St. Matthews, and Jerusalem churches 
 were requested to forward.a petition to Synod, containing a list of mem- 
 bers in each church, and the amount they could raise towards a minister's 
 support for one year. It is believed by conference, that this field could be 
 made self-sustaining in a few years, if the missionary society could help 
 them at this time. 
 
 The Eastern Conference held four meetings during the past year. The 
 minutes record not only the ordinary business transactions of such meet- 
 ings ; but show that the leading aim of this conference is to make provis- 
 
LUTHERAN SYNOD. 13 
 
 ion for the spiritual destitution of the churches wiihin its bounds, in which 
 work^'a commendable zeal and liberality is evinced. It has employed and 
 is endeavoring to sustain a misssionary in the coijnties of Davidson, For- 
 sythe and Stokes. 
 
 No minutes of the Central Conference have come into the hands of your 
 conunittee, and consequently we have no report to otfer on them. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 WxM. ARTZ, 
 J. CRIM. 
 JER. LENTZ, 
 
 Tlie committee on Beneficiary Education submitted the following, which 
 was ad op toil. 
 
 EEPORT NO. 6. 
 
 The Committee appointed at your last meeting, to prepare a plan for the 
 promotion of Beneficiary Education, beg further indulgence, believing that 
 in the present distracted condition of the country, nothing will be lost by 
 granting said indulgence. Respectfully submitted, 
 
 SAiML. ROTIIROCK, 
 J. A. LINN, 
 WM. ARTZ. 
 
 The report on congregational contributions was presented by the com- 
 mittee and adopted. 
 
 REPORT NO. 7. 
 
 The Financial Committee would report the following Synodical contri- 
 butions : 
 
 Rev. J. D. Scheck's Charge. 
 
 Frieden's Church, $5 00 
 
 St. Paul's, 5 75 10 75 
 
 Rev. W, Ariz's Charge. 
 
 Mt. Carmel, 2 00 2 00 
 
 Rev. S. Rothrock^s Charge. 
 
 Organ Church, 6 78 
 
 St. Peter's, 3 00 9 78 
 
 Rev. J. CrirrCs Charge. 
 
 Salem Church, 5 50 
 
 Bethel, 2 OG 7 5G 
 
 Rev. J. B. Anthoni/s Charge. 
 
 St. John's Church, 14 25 14 25 
 
 Rev. J. A. LinrCs Charge. 
 
 St. Mathew's Church, 3 50 
 
 St. Stephen's 3 30 
 
 Luther's 2 15 8 95 
 
14 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 Rev. S. Scherer^s Charge. 
 
 Newton, 2 25 
 
 Stand, 75 3 00 
 
 Rev. L. C. Groseclo8e^s Charge. 
 
 Union Church, 6 00 
 
 Salisbury, 3 00 9 00 
 
 g Rev. G. D. BernheMs Charge. 
 
 St. Mark's Church, 6 90 6 90 
 
 Rev. J. S. Heilig^s Charge. 
 
 St. Enoch's. Church, 4 00 
 
 Trinity, 2 00 6 00 
 
 Rev. D. 1. Dreher'^s Charge. 
 
 St. James' Church, 5 40 5 40 
 
 Rev. B. C. HaWs Charge. 
 
 Lou's Church, 2 45 
 
 Zion's, 1 15 3 60 
 
 Rev. W. A. JuliaiibS Charge. 
 
 Sandy Creek, 2 85 
 
 Pilfjrim's Church, 3 06 
 
 Beck's 3 50 9 41 
 
 Rev. TF. KimbalVs Charge. 
 
 St. Paul's Church, 3 00 
 
 Luther's Chapel, 4 00 7 00 
 
 Rev. J. D. Stinglei/s Charge. 
 
 St. Michael's Church 2 88 
 
 St. Paul's, ' 1 55 4 43 
 
 Vacant Churches. 
 
 Nazareth Church, 1 10 
 
 Hopewell, 3 86 
 
 Fredericktown, 1 70 
 
 Shilo, 1 53 
 
 Bethlehem, 75 
 
 St. Matthew's, Davie Co,. . . 1 00 
 
 Rev. John Swicegood, 25 994 
 
 Total amount, $118,22 
 
 Respectfully submi ted. 
 
 SAML. ROTHROCK, 
 JOHN H. MENGERT, 
 C. M. IIOLSHOUSER. 
 
 Rev. Anthony reported on the constitution of a Society for the relief 
 
 of disabled ministers and widows, whjch was adopted : 
 
 EEPORT ^O. 8. 
 
 The Committee appointed at your last meeting to draft a constitution 
 
LUTUERAN SYNOD. 15 
 
 and by-laws for disabled ministers and the widows and orphans of de- 
 ceased ministers, beg further indulgence, and also to be definitely instruct- 
 ed as to the nature of said Society. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. B. ANTHONY, 
 J. A. LINN. 
 S. ROTHROCK. 
 
 Resolved, That this Committee take for the basis of its instruction the 
 constution of the South Carolina Synod's "Society for the relief of dis- 
 abled ministers." 
 
 Rev. Dr. Deems, of Wilson, N. C, and Rev. T. W. Guthrie, of Wil- 
 mington, both ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, were 
 introduced and received as advisory members of this Synod. 
 
 The report on Education was submitted and adopted. 
 
 EEPORT NO. 9. 
 
 The Committee to whom was referred the report of tlie Chairman of 
 the Board of Trustees of N. C. College, present the following. 
 
 From the information contained in said report, the College appears to be 
 in a prosperous condition. 
 
 The political excitement of our country has caused some students to 
 leave our College and has no doubt kt-pt many others away, but as many 
 have been receiving instructions as could reasonably be expected under 
 the excitement of the times. 
 
 The President of the Board of Trustees expresses himself highly pleased 
 with the Professors connected with our College, and that harmony and 
 good feeling subsist between them and the students committed to their care. 
 
 There remains a debt on the College of $9,000 00 ; to meet this the 
 Treasurer of Building fund has on hand §51-4 91 ; outstanding subscriptions 
 $3,500 00. Whole amount of assets $4,014 91. This deducted from 
 $9,600 leaves $5,585 09 unprovided for in any way. 
 
 Your committee have no suggestions to make, as it is hoped the wis- 
 dom of Synod will produce some plan to liquidate this debt, and thus pro- 
 mote the welfare of the College. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 DANIEL L DREHER, 
 JOHN S. HEILIG, 
 CHAS. 0. PAPE. 
 
 Resolved, That we instruct the Board of Directors of N. C. College to 
 act with extreme caution in view of the distracted condition of political 
 affairs, and discontinue the exercises of the College, if in their judgment 
 it be deemed advisable.^ 
 
 The Committee on the [Treasurer's report next ^reported, which was 
 
 adopted. 
 
 EEPOET KO. 10. 
 
 The committee appointed to audit the Treasurer's accounts, haveattend- 
 ded to the duty assigned them, and would respectfully report that they 
 find the same to be correct. Your committee find an error in the printed 
 minutes of last year, under the head of " Vacant Congregations," and al- 
 
16 LUTHERAN SYNOD. 
 
 SO in the general footing up. Instead of $100,35, it ought to be $97,35. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 SAML. ROTHROCK, 
 JOHN H. MENGEKT, 
 C. M. HOLSHOrSER.' 
 
 Treasurer's Report, May 2nd, 1861. 
 
 The Treasurer of the Ev. Lutheran Synod of North Carolina would re- 
 spectfully submit the following: 
 
 Whole amount received last Synod, $97,35 
 
 Paid J. J. Bruner, for printing Minutes, $ 80,00 
 
 Paid Rev. L. C. Groseclose, for expenses to S. C. Synod, 10,00 
 Balance due your Tresurer last Synod, 18,12 
 
 Total, $109,02 
 
 Balance due your Treasurer this Synod, $ 11,67 
 
 Total, $109,02 
 
 Your Treasurer would further report a balarce in his hands, collected 
 to defray expenses of delegates to the General Synod in 1857, amounting 
 to $42,31-|-, which he would recommend to be transferred to the Synodi- 
 cal Treasury, and which would then leave a balance in the hands of your 
 Treasuier, of $30,641-. 
 
 All of which is respectfully submitted,* 
 
 MATHIAS BARRIER, Treasurer. 
 
 The committee on Petitions and Vacancies reported, which was adopted : 
 
 EEPORT ^O. 11. 
 
 Your committee have had only one document placed in their hands ; 
 namelv, a petition from St. Mathew's Church, praying Synod to send them 
 a Minister. We refer it to the Missionary Society. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 B. C. HALL, 
 S. SCHERER. 
 J. \N. MURRAY. 
 
 Rev. Linn next reported on Unfinished Business, which was adopted : 
 
 EEPOKT NO. 12. 
 
 The committee whose duty it was made to report on Unfinislied Busi- 
 ness in the minutes of last year, would present the following : That they 
 fmd but two items not yet brought to the notice of this body. 
 
 1. On page 22, we have the appointment of a special committee, whose 
 duty it was to report a plan for the successful establishment of a Female 
 Institution within the bounds of our Synod. Synod would no doubt be 
 pleased to hear from said committee. 
 
 2. On pages 24 and 25, it was made the duty of a number of the breth- 
 i-en to hold a series of meetings in the different vacant churches in the 
 limits of Synod at times and places therein designated. It may be proper 
 to inquire whether said duties have Leen performed. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. A. LINN, 
 WM. A. JULIAN, 
 H. M. FOWLER.J 
 
MINUTES OF THE 1' 
 
 Resolved, That the committee on a Female Seminary be continued. 
 The report on the state of religion was submitted and adopted. 
 
 REPOET NO. 13. 
 
 Report of the committee on the state of reliirion. Rev. J. D. Scheck's 
 charge. He says: " With respect to the state of religion in my church, 
 I have nothing special to offer— except, that a part of it is in a highly 
 prosperous condition. In Frieden's church we were blessed with a spirit- 
 ual season. About 30 persons professed to hav(^ found peace in believing, 
 and were added to the church. 
 
 Rev, J. Crim's charge. He says: " la my charge nothing of special in- 
 terest is existing at this time." 
 
 Rev. S. Schercrs charge. He deplores the want of that interest in an 
 appreciation of bible truth in that region, that there ought to be ; but adds, 
 " I thank God that there are those " who have not bowed the knee to 
 Baal," and are hungering after the bread and water of hfe. At a recent 
 protracted meeting much seriousness prevailed, and a number of persons 
 publicly requested an interest in the prayers of the church. My appoint- 
 ments are tolerably well attended. Our house of worship at the stand is 
 now up, and the carpenters are at work with a view to its speedy 
 completion." 
 
 Rev. G. D. Bernheim's charge. He says: "The present Pastor has 
 been in this charge but a few months, and nothing of unusual interest has 
 yet occurred; a few additions have been made. The attendance 'upon 
 the word is very encouraging, and having good effect upon our German 
 and Eaglish brethren here, many of whom now attend regularly, who had 
 never or seldom visited our church before." 
 
 Rev. D. I. Dreher's charge. He says: " Religion in my charge is not 
 very flattering. Public worship, however, is well attended. We have a 
 good Sunday School. The excitement of the war seemingly interferes 
 with the spiritual improvement of my people; good attention is paid to be- 
 nevolence. 
 
 Rev. W. A. Julian's charge. He says: "The state of religion in my 
 charge is very good. I have baptized and confirmed more persons than 
 in any previous year in my ministry. I have one prayer meeting, two 
 Sabbath Schools, with 20 teachers and 100 scholars. The 18th of April 
 we laid the corner stone of a new church at Sandy Creek. This church 
 will cost about $1,300. 
 
 Rev. B. C. Hall's charge. He says : " During the past Synodical year 
 I have preached at /our places; three of which were attended by large 
 
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18 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 congregations, and two of which reaUzed a " refreshing from the presence 
 of the Lord." Some 40 persons professed a hope in Christ. My people 
 though weak in numerical and pecuniary strength, have contributed some 
 two hundred dollars for local benevolence ; yet there is not that deep toned 
 piety manifested, which I hope and pray to see." 
 
 Rev. W. Kimball's charge. He says : " The state of religion in the 
 Forsythe and Davidson mission field is good. I received 47 members while i 
 I labored there. In my present charge the state of religion is also good. j 
 We have too well attended Sabbath Schools, and three well attended ! 
 prayer meetings. 
 
 Rev. J. A. Linn's charge. He says : '' During the past ecclesiastical i 
 
 year, I have nothing very special to present to your committee — except, j 
 
 that the ordinances of God's house have been well attended. Spirituali- ' 
 ty in the several churches in my charge was very favorable up to a recent 
 
 date, owing to the present distracted state of the country. During the ! 
 
 year I had two very interesting meetings, resulting in about 50 conver- j 
 sions, and much good material added to the church." 
 
 Rev. L. C. Groseclose's charge. " The state of Bible piety in my charge j 
 
 is not what I could wish it to be among my membership — especially in . 
 
 town. The attendance on the word preached is, however, better than at | 
 
 any former period. Prayer meetings well attended until the last few weeks. I 
 
 Sabbath Schools more flourishing than I ever saw them. We take 100 i 
 
 copies of the Lutheran S. School Herald. We have about 300 scholars." i 
 
 Rev. J. S. Heilig's charge. He says : " The state of religion in my ! 
 charge is encouraging ; the attendance on preaching large and regular, and i 
 the spirit of benevolence increasing." 
 
 Rev. S. Rothrock's charge. He says : " Nothing of special interest has 
 transpired in my charge — preaching is well attended, and I am encouraged 
 to believe that piety is on the increase. I confirmed interesting classes of 
 catechumen in both my congregations, and hope that the divine favor 
 may rest upon us m the future. 
 
 Upon a general review of the state of religion within the bounds of 
 this Synod, your committee are glad to see that the interest and progress 
 of our church in North Carolina is gradually, but steadily on the increase. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 L. C. GROSECLOSE, 
 J. D. STINGLEY, 
 R. J. LINN. 
 
LUTHERAN SYNOD. '" 
 
 Synod adjourned to meet this afternoon at half past two o'clock. Pray- 
 er by Bra Anthony. 
 
 Afternoon Session, 2\ o'clock, P. M. 
 Synod opened with prayer by Bro. Heilig. Rev. Crim, Corresponding 
 Secretary, made the following report, which was received and adopted. 
 
 REPOET NO. 14, 
 
 Your corresponding secretary would state that he has received but one 
 minute from sister Synods, and that from the Synod of Western Virginia. 
 This body numbers fourteen ministers, who are prosecuting all the benev- 
 olent enterprizes of the day with the most commendable zeal. Their col- 
 leges are in a flourishing condition and the cause of missions Ukewise re- 
 ceives a liberal share of their attention. 
 
 From other sources he was enabled to gather the following : 
 Synod of K Indiana.— D. Smith, President; H. Wells, Secretary; and 
 Waltman, Treasurer. It numbers 23 ministers. 
 
 Franckmn %nod— H. L, Dox, President; M. CUng, Secretary; and 
 N. Van Alston, Treasurer. It likewise numbers 22 ministers. 
 
 Virginia Synod.— It numbers 27 ministers and 2,800 communicants 
 Rev.A.R. Rude, President; W. M. Rusmisell, Secretary; Levi Keller, Treas. 
 E. Ohio Synod.— Thdit body numbers 33 ministers and 5,000 communi- 
 cants; W. A. G. Emerson, President; J. Helsell, Cor. Secretary; T.Hill, 
 Rec. Secretary ; S. Seacrist, Treasurer. 
 
 MelancMon Synod & Alleghany Synod.— Boih these Synods are zealous- 
 ly engaged in the work of the ministry. 
 
 Hariwick Synod.— Omcev^ are W. N. Scholl, Pres. ; P. A. Strobel, Sec 
 S CaroZma /S«/nod— Officers are E. B. Hort, President; J. Hawkins, 
 Secretary. They number 42 ministers; communicants, tvhiif 4,056, color- 
 ed 962. 
 
 Wittenberg Synod.-R. R. Geiger, President; W. C. Hauer, Secretary. 
 Synod of Indiana.— 0. Brown, President ; J. A. Kunkelmau, Sec'y. 
 W. Penn. Synod.— J. Oswald, D. D., President; E. Breidenbaugh, Sec- 
 retary ; M. Jacobs, D. D., Treasurer. It numbers 88 churches, 40 minis- 
 ters, and 11,482 communicants. 
 
 Our church members are referred for full statistics of our church at large 
 to the Lutheran Almanac of this year. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. CRIM, Cor. Sec'y. 
 
20 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 Resolved^ That Revs. Wm. Artz, J. B. Anthony, and D. I. Dreher, be a 
 committee to confer with Mr. Rumple, now student in iST. C. College, at 
 their earUest convenience, in regard to his religious experience and motives 
 for entering the ministry ; and if they can report favorably, he be privi- 
 leged to receive his tuition gratuitously at our institution, Synod having a 
 right so to do, by virtue of some of its funds being in possession of the 
 College. 
 
 Resolved^ That after this afternoon's session of Synod, a collection be 
 lifted to meet the pecuniary wants of our aged father Grimes, and that the 
 amount be transmitted to him by Rev. L. C. Groseclose. 
 
 (A collection was held at the time appointed, which amounted to $12.) 
 
 The following preamble and resolutions were submitted by Revs. Scherer 
 and Groseclose, and adopted by Synod. 
 
 Whereas, It is made the sacred duty of the members of this Synod to 
 see that the provisions of its Constitution are faithfully observed, and 
 Whereas, there appears to be a criminal and growing ignorance and disre- 
 gard as to its contents, therefore. 
 
 Resolved, That we earnestly urge the brethren to make themselves fa- 
 miliar with our Constitution, and to give their influence to the faithful ob- 
 servance of the spirit as well as the letter of it. 
 
 Resolved, That every member of this Synod who has not already done 
 so, be required to sign the Constitution at its next meeting in 1862. (Rev. 
 Groseclose kindly offered to copy the Constitution and bring it to the next 
 meeting of Synod for signatures.) 
 
 Rev. John H. Mengert was elected by ballot as the corresponding dele- 
 gate to the Synod of S. Carolina, and Rev. G. D. Bernheim, his alternate. 
 
 An election fcr Board of Trustees for N. C. College was now held which 
 resulted i i the c.ioice of 
 
 Rev. L. C. GROSECLOSE, P. N. HEILIG, Esq., 
 
 " WM. ARTZ, Mr. L. G. HEILIG. 
 
 An election was also held for the place of the next meeting of our 
 Synod, and Organ Church was the place thus appointed. 
 
 Resolved, That when this Synod adjourns, it stands adjourned to meet 
 at Organ Church, Rowan County, on Thursday before the first Sunday in 
 May 1862, at 10 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 Synod took a recess until to-night. 
 
lutheran synod. 21 
 
 Friday Night, 9^ o'clock. 
 
 This evening Bro. Crim preached on Rev, I., 5 & G. " Unto Ilim that 
 loved us, &a" After service Synod was re-opened with prayer by Bro. 
 Swicegood. 
 
 The committee on the landed property of Nazareth Church, Forsythe 
 county, made their report, which was adopted. 
 
 EEPORT NO. 15. 
 
 Your committee to whom was referred our claim of property in lands, 
 belonging to the Lutheran Society, at Nazareth Church, Forsythe county, 
 N. C, beg leave to submit the following preamble and resolutions : 
 
 Whereas, The Nazareth congregation is in a prosperous condition and 
 bids fair to become a strong-hold of Lutheranism in the Forsythe Mission; 
 And Whereas, The present church building is uncomfortable at all times, 
 1st Resolved, That this Synod comply with the request of the members 
 of NazareUi church, namely, that they sell a portion of the laud belonging 
 to the church at that place, and the amount received for said land be ap- 
 propiiated to the building of a new house of worship. 
 
 2d Resolved, That this Synod tender the Nazareth people the right to 
 dispose of said lands, in any form that may be for the advancement of the 
 church at that place, and that every act be performed according to the 
 laws of our Stata Kespectfully submitted, 
 
 WM. A. JULIAN, 
 J. SWICEGOOD, 
 ALEX. SWICEGOOD. 
 
 Resolved, That the President, at the next public occasion, tender the 
 thanks of this Synod, to our church members, and other kind friends in 
 Wilmington, for the very hospitable manner that we have be. '. entertain- 
 ed during our stay among them. 
 
 Resolved, That we also tender our sincere thanks to the President and 
 Directors of the N. C. and W. W. Railroads, for the privilege of travelling 
 for half fare to this Synod and return. 
 
 Resolved, That these two resolutions be published in the Wilmington 
 Herald & Journal, and the latter likewise be published in the Salisbury 
 
 papers. 
 
 Resolved, That the Secretary procure the printing of 1500 copies of the 
 
 minutes of this Synod. 
 
 Resolved, That the minutes of the Missionary Society be appended to 
 
 the minutes of Synod. 
 
22 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 Resolved, That the mission field io Forsythe county, be recommended 
 to the prayerful attention of Bro. J. R. Sikes^ and that he be requested to 
 visit those brethren as soon as practicable, with the view of supplying 
 them as a pastor. 
 
 Resolvtd, That vi^e direct the special attention of all our pastorates to 
 that clause of our Constitution, which declares that "-no one or more con- 
 gregations composing a pastorate, shall at pleasure dismiss thek pastor with- 
 out the consent of the whole pastorate, by obtaining a two-third vote of 
 all the electors in said pastorate," and that they, in common with all our 
 pastorates, be required strictly to adhere to our Constitutional requisitions. 
 
 The minutes were now read and confirmed, when Synod adjourned to 
 assemble again at the time and place of our next annual meeting. 
 
 Closed with singing, prayer, and the benediction by the President. 
 
 Q. D. BERNHEIM, Secretary of Synod. 
 
MIiNUTES OF MINISTERIUM, 
 
 -0- 
 
 Thursday Night, 10 o'clock, P. M., May 2d. 
 
 The Ministerium of the N. C. Synod met, and was opened with prayer 
 by Bro. Bittle. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. M. M. Miller be admitted to a colloquium. 
 
 The President then appointed the following committees on the sermons 
 and journals of Licentiates. 
 
 1. On the documents of Bro. J. R Sikes; Revs. Swicegood, Hall and 
 Crim. 
 
 2. On the same, of Bro. Whitson Kimball; Revs. Artz, Anthony, and 
 Julian. 
 
 The ministerium then adjourned, subject to the call of the President. 
 
 Prayer by Bro. Groseclose. 
 
 SECOND SESSION. 
 
 Friday Afternoon. 
 
 Ministerium was opened with prayer by Bro. Mengert. The minutes 
 were read and confirmed. 
 
 Rev. Artz, chairman of committee No. 2., submitted his report, which 
 was adopted. 
 
 KEPOUT NO. 1. 
 
 The committee on the sermons and journals of Bro. Whitson Kimball, 
 present the following report : 
 
 The sermon is a lengthy discussion of the text : "Jesus saith, I am the 
 
24 MINUTES OF THE 
 
 way, &c." There are also two sketches of sermons. The reflections and 
 doctrines advanced are scriptural and evangehcal ; the manner of treating 
 these subjects methodical and practical. These several efforts give evi- 
 dence of improvement in ministerial attainments and christian piety. His 
 journal gives a full and faithful account of his labors since last May, partic- 
 ularly in his new charge, composed of St. Paul's Church, and Luther's 
 Chapel, Rowan county. The work of the Lord prospers in his hands. — 
 We recommend the renewal of his license. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 WM. ARTZ, 
 
 J. B. ANTHONY. 
 
 The meeting then adjourned with prayer by Bro. S. Rothrock, subject 
 to the call of the President. 
 
 THIRD SESSION. 
 
 Saturday, 8 o'clock, P. M. 
 
 The ministerium met and was opened with prayer by Bro. Dreher. — 
 The minutes were read and confirmed. 
 
 Rev. J. Swicegood, chairman of the committee on Bro. Sikes' sermons 
 and journal, reported as follows, which was adopted : 
 
 REPOET NO. 2. 
 
 Your committee appointed to examine the sermon and journal of Rev. 
 J. R. Sikes, beg leave to submit the following : 
 
 1. Brother Sikes has had no regular charge during the year; from his 
 journal, however, your committee learn that he preached frequently in 
 various places, with commendable zeal and industry for the advancement 
 of the Redeemer's kingdom, and the salvation of immortal souls. 
 
 2. His sermon is scriptural in doctrine, natural and systematic in its ar- 
 rangement, and affords promising evidence of future usefulness as a minis- 
 ter of the Gospel of Christ. 
 
LUTHERAN SYNOD. 25 
 
 Your committee would recommend him to your favorable notice for ex- 
 amination with a view to his ordination. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. SWICEGOOD, 
 B. C. HALL, 
 J. GRIM. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. M. M. Miller be put upon a course of study under 
 the direction of this Ministerium. 
 
 Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to superintend his 
 course of training. Committee — Rev's. L C. Groseclose, J. A. Linn, and 
 
 S. Rothrock. 
 
 Bro. Sikes was now admitted to an examination, with a view to hi.s or- 
 dination, but as, on account of the lateness of the hour, it could not be 
 completed, it was, therefore, 
 
 Resolved, That the examination be continued by the Eastern Conference 
 at their next meeting, and if it be sustained, Bro. J. R. Sikes be ordained 
 by that Conference. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. Sikes' license, for the present, be renewed. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. Kimball's license be renewed for one year. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. Bikle's license be also renewed for the same length 
 of time. 
 
 The minutes were now read and confirmed, after which the Ministerium 
 adjourned to meet at the time and place of the next meeting of Synod. 
 Closed with singing the Doxology ; prayer by the Secretary, and the ben- 
 ediction. 
 
 G. DELLMAN BERNHEIM, 
 
 Secretary of the Ministernan. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 PROCEEDINGS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 MISSIONARY SOCIETY 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Wilmington, N. C, May 4th, 1861. 
 The Synodical Missionary iSocieiy met at the call of the President, and 
 was opened with singing and prayer by Bro. Linn. 
 
 A committee was appointed to receive contributions for annual and life 
 membership, which are as follows : 
 
 LIFE MEMBERS: 
 
 Ptev, J. A. Linn, $5.00 Rev. J. Crim, $5.00 
 
 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS: 
 
 Mr. R. Wincoff, 
 Rev. D. I. Dreher, 
 
 '' S. Scherer, 
 " J. R. Sikes, 
 " J. D. Stingley, 
 
 Mr. A. Lentz, 
 
 " G. W. Setzer, 
 
 " A. Petrae, 
 
 " R. J. Linn, 
 Mrs. S. A. J. Scherer, 
 
 " A. Roseman, 
 
 " M. Setzer, 
 
 " E. C. Bernheim, 
 
 " L. VoUers, 
 
 " E. Shulken, 
 
 " H. B. Eilers, 
 Miss Matilda Eilers, 
 Rev. W. Kimball, 
 
 Amount, 
 
 $i.oa 
 
 1.00 
 1.00 
 1.00 
 1.00 
 
 Mr. A. E. Harkey, 
 
 " A. G-ross, 
 " D. Lutz, 
 " D. Roseman, 
 J. Bost, Esq., 
 
 ANNUAL MEMBERS: 
 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 50 
 
 Rev. J. S. Heilig, 
 " B. C. Hall, 
 " W. Artz, 
 " J. B. Anthony, 
 " J. Swicegood, 
 " W. A. Julian, 
 " J. D. Scheck, 
 Mr. H. B. Eilers, 
 " H. M. Fowler, 
 W. T. Miller, Esq.. 
 Capt. D. Isenhour, 
 Rev. S. Rothrock, 
 Prof. C. 0. Pape, 
 
 $1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 1.00 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 50 
 
 $33.00 
 
APPENDIX. 27 
 
 ♦CONGREGATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS : 
 
 Rev. G. D. Bernheim's charge, Charlotte Church, $G.78 
 
 " D. I. Drehcr's " Concord " 5.10 
 
 " J. a Heilig's " St. Enocli'.s " 9.00 
 
 " L. C. Groseclose's " Union " 13.00 
 
 " S. Scherer's ^' Newton " 2.75 
 
 Whole amount $70.08 
 
 The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year : 
 Rev. B. C. HALL, President, 
 " J. A. LINN, Vice-President, 
 " G. D. BERNIIEIM, Recording Secretary, 
 " D. I. DREIIER, Corresponding Secretary, 
 " S. ROTIIROCK, Treasurer. 
 
 The Treasurer made his report, which was referred to a committee to 
 audit his accounts. Committee, J. D. Scheck and J. B. Anthony, who 
 soon afterwards reported as follows : 
 
 EEPORT NO 1. 
 
 The committee appointed to examine the Treasurer's report, beg leave 
 to say that they have attended to the same and find it correct, leaving a 
 balance in the Treasurer's hands of cash $22.25. Received at the present 
 meeting $70.08: making in all $92.33 in his hands at the present time. 
 
 JOHN D. SCHECK 
 J. B. ANTHONY. 
 
 TEEASURER'S REPORT. 
 
 Samuel Rothrock, Treasurer, in account with Synodical Missionary 
 Society. 
 1860. 
 
 May 7 — To notes and cash as per last Report, 
 
 " 7 — To cash on hand, 
 June 20— To cash from Wilmington Church per Rev. J. II. 
 
 Mengert, 
 July 9 — To partial payment on Rev. J. A. Linn's note, 
 Aug. 10 — To balance on Rev. J. A. Linn's note, 
 
 " 15— To cash from St. John's Church per Rev. J. B. Anthony, 
 " —To cash from Bethel Church per Rev. J. B. Anthony, 
 " 20— To Missionary collection, Union Church per Rev. L. C. 
 
 Groseclose, 13 OO 
 
 Sept. 9— To cash from St. Paul's Church, Rowan, per Caleb 
 
 Yost, 3 53 
 
 " 11 — To cash from Organ Church Missionary Society, per 
 
 P. N. Heilig, Trcas., 28 35 
 
 '• 10 — To cash from St. Peter's Church Missionary Society, 
 
 per H. A. Miller, Treas., 18 70 
 
 DR. 
 
 $19G 57 
 37 50 
 
 10 00 
 75 00 
 36 14 
 10 85 
 1 80 
 
 * Many of the Congregational Collections had been paid to the Treasurer 
 in advance, and may be seen in his report. 
 
28 APPENDIX. 
 
 Oct'br. 7— St. Peter's Church, per H. A. Miller, 30 
 
 " 13 — To cash from St. Paul's Church, Iredell, per James 
 
 Heathcock, 
 " 14 — To cash from St. Michael's Church, per Church Council, 
 " 29— To cash from Organ Church, Missionary Society, per 
 
 P. K Heilig, Treas., 
 " 26 — To partial payment on D. M. Wagner's note, 
 1861. 
 Mar. 31— To cash from St. Stephen's Church, per P. J. Lentz, 
 Apr. 30 — To cash from Organ Church Missionary Society, per 
 
 P.N. Heilig, 
 May 2— Missionary Collection, Bethel Church, per J. B. Anthony, 
 " 2 — Centenary Interest, Bethel Church, per J. B. Anthony, 
 " 4— To balance on D. M. Wagner's note, (Prin. and Int.) 
 
 1860. 
 
 May 7 — By notes and cash as per last report, 
 June 20 — By cash to Rev. J. H. Mengert, 
 Oct. 26— By cash to Rev. A. Phillippi, 
 Aug. 22— By cash to Rev. S. Scherer, 
 Oct. 30— By cash to Rev. J. H. Mengert, 
 
 1861. 
 May 4 — By balance on D. M. Wagner's note, (Prin. and Int.) 
 
 4 — By cash on hand, 
 
 4 
 
 05 
 
 6 
 
 28 
 
 12 
 
 10 
 
 13 
 
 00 
 
 12 
 
 50 
 
 1 
 
 00 
 
 o 
 
 90 
 
 1 
 
 25 
 
 38 02 
 
 $523 44 
 
 CR 
 
 
 $196 57 
 
 100 
 
 00 
 
 13 
 
 00 
 
 71 
 
 00 
 
 82 
 
 00 
 
 38 
 
 62 
 
 22 
 
 25 
 
 $523 44 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 SAML. ROTHROCK, Treasurer. 
 
 Notes on Beneficiaries, not included in the above report $539 73. 
 
 Resolved^ That the note of Bro. Sloop, deceased, be destroyed by the 
 Treasurer, vt'hich is now in his hands. 
 
 Resolved^ That this society has heard with pleasure that the Eastern 
 Conference of the Synod of North Carolina, has during the past year sus- 
 tained in part a Missionary in the Forsythe Mission, and the following 
 sums were paid to Bro, Kimball namely : from Bro. Hall's charge $5.25, 
 and from Bro. Julian's charge $14.15. 
 
 Adjourned to meet this afternoon at 2^ P. M. Prayer by Bro. Scherer, 
 
 and the Benediction. 
 
 AFTERNOON SESSION. 
 
 Opened with prayer by Bro. Rothrock, 
 
 Rev. John D. Scheck was appointed to preach the Missionary Sermon 
 at the next annual meeting of the Society, and Rev. J. R. Sikes his 
 alternate. 
 
 The following resolutions were then offered by several of the Brethren 
 and adopted : 
 
 Resolved^ That the Recording Secretary present annually a report of 
 
APPENDIX. 29 
 
 the acts and doings of the Executive Committee, that is to say, the Mis- 
 sion fields occupied, Missionaries employed, appropriations, &c. 
 
 Itesolved, Tliat the Treasurer be authorized to pay to Rev. J. H. Men- 
 gert, Missionary in Wilmington, all the monies now in his hands. 
 
 Resolved, That the Treasurer of this Society be authorized to make ap- 
 plication to the proper authorities of the Congregational Miss. Society at 
 Organ Church to make a transfer of their funds to the Synodical Mission- 
 ary Society, or make a loan of it to said Synodical Society upon the faith 
 and credit of the same. 
 
 Resolved, That the Mission field in Forsythe county be recommended to 
 the Executive Committee, and that they make such appropriations as may 
 meet their wants if possible, and that the brethren composing the Eastern 
 Conference be requested to send in their contributions to the Synodical 
 Missionary Treasury. 
 
 On motion the Davie county Mission was referred to the action of the 
 Executive Committee. 
 
 The Society now adjourned to meet at Organ Church, Rowan county, 
 on Monday after the first Sunday in May, 1862. Adjourned with singing 
 and prayer. 
 
 G. D. BERNHEIM, Secretary. 
 The Mission fields that are at the present under the care of this Society 
 are the following : 
 
 Wilmington mission, Rev. John H. Mengert, Pastor, 
 Charlotte " •' G. D. Bernheim, 
 
 Catawba Co. " " S. Scherer, " 
 
 Forsythe " " " J. R. Sikes, " who re- 
 
 ceived the call to this mission at this Synod, but has not as yet accepted 
 the call. 
 
 Davie County mission vacant. 
 Another hopeful mission field might well be formed in Raleigh and New- 
 bern, with an occasional supply of preaching at Goldsboro'; but the men 
 and the means are wanting. 
 
 G. D. BERNHEIM, Secretary. 
 
30 APPENDIX. 
 
 SABBATH DAY'S SERVICES. 
 
 The different pulpits of several denominations of Christians in the city 
 of Wilmington were kindly tendered to our Ministry, who had thus the 
 pleasure of preaching to nearly all the Church-going inhabitants of the 
 place ; yet as many of the citizen-soldiery were at this time occupying the 
 different forts of this State, or encamped in other sections of the Southern 
 army, the various churches were not so well filled as is usual on such oc- 
 casions ; still as the gospel was faithfully preached, and as many prayers 
 ascended to the throne of grace for our country's welfare, we trust that all 
 will result in much good. The Churches thus occupied were : 
 
 1. The Evangelical Lutheran Session House, 
 
 2. " First Presbyterian Church 
 
 3. " Second Presbyterian " 
 
 4. " Front St. Methodist " 
 6. " Fifth St Methodist " 
 
 6. " Front St. Baptist " 
 
 7. " Seaman's Bethel " 
 
 The communion was administered in the morning to the members of 
 Synod and others in the Session House, lately purchased from the Presby- 
 terian Church, by some one or more of our Lutheran brethren in Wilming- 
 ton. In the afternoon, Rev. J. B. Anthony, by special request, preached 
 his Missionary sermon in the newly finished First Presbyterian Church. 
 
 May God own and sanctify the services of His sanctuary to the great 
 blessing of immortal souls. Amen. 
 
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 OF College ExhowMENT Fix 
 
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 College Building Funi>. 
 
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