Conference 1853-1928 r is ELC^ ft 1 1 fl mIF/*7/M UNIVERSITY OF A1 ILL H^T. SURVEY ILLINOIS CONFERENCE 1853-1928 Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign http://www.archive.org/details/illinoisconferenOOaugu The Illinois Conference 1853-1928 JUBILEE ALBUM Published in Commemoration of the SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of the Illinois Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod ROCK ISLAND, ILL. AUGUSTANA BOOK CONCERN, PRINTERS AND BINDERS 1928 Authorized by the Illinois Conference Published by the Executive Board E. W. Olson, Peter Peterson, J. G. Dahlberg, Publication Committee &rf-J333 -*- w Au.4^^ A REVIEW N the flyleaf of a booklet containing a small collection of sacred songs published during the early years of our Church work in America, these words of Scripture were printed: ^ "Remember the Lord afar off and let Jerusalem come into your mind." There is early Illinois Conference and Augustana Synod Church History in the sending out of that message among the Swedish pioneers of this great Mississippi Valley. The history of the Lutheran Church among the Swedish people of the later immigration period is quite different from that of the Lutheran Church among the Swedes who came to the banks of the Delaware in the Seventeenth Century, different in its beginning, different in its development, different in the ultimate objects attained. New Sweden on the banks of the Delaware was a Colony of Sweden, and the Mother Country and the Mother Church were deeply interested in the temporal and spiritual welfare of these colonists. As Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip set sail for the New World, that Mother Church sent with them this parting message: "Remember the Lord afar off and let Jerusalem come into your mind." That Mother Church repeated the admonition as succeeding bands of colonists went to join those already established in the New Sweden of America; she sent Pastors, teachers and books to these her children afar off. In fact, the Mother cared so well for these children that they never learnt how to take care of themselves. It was not the purpose of the Church in the Homeland, or of the Churches in the New World, to establish an independent Lutheran Church in the New World adapted to the new conditions in Colonial America, or in the Republic that followed, a Church providing its own ministry. When, therefore, a combination of adverse conditions in the Homeland and changing conditions in America compelled the Mother 5 Church to withdraw her care and support, these Lutheran Churches on the Delaware were unable to stand alone, and thought it necessary to join another denomination in order that they might continue to exist. The conditions were entirely different when the Swedes of the later emigration period set out for the New World. They did not go to found a Swedish Colony, but to become citizens of this great Republic. The Mother Country and Mother Church naturally surrendered these subjects and members very reluctantly, parted with them as with way- ward children and when once gone kept up no official relation with them. But these immigrants themselves, far away from Homeland and fireside, from the Church of their Baptism, Confirmation, Worship and Communion, realized as never before that "man lives not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God"; they found themselves in need of the Church, the Word and the Sacra- ments. The words on the flyleaf of that small volume of sacred songs was a message from the pioneer to the pioneer, from souls longing for Zion to other souls longing for Zion, inviting them to come together for mutual Spiritual helpfulness, for edification, for organization, for Church life and Church activity. There were at that time large-hearted and big-souled individual clergymen in the Church of Sweden whose loving sympathies followed the Swedish immigrants into the American wilderness and who, out of the fulness of their hearts, sent the message across the wide expanse of the Atlantic: "Remember the Lord afar off and let Jerusalem come into your mind." Rev. Lars Paul Esbjorn came to America in 1849 and the following year organized congregations in Andover and Moline, and in 1851 in Galesburg. Rev. T. N. Hasselquist came to America in 1852, to become Pastor of the Church in Galesburg, and the following year organized congregations in Knoxville and Chicago. Rev. Erland Carlsson came from Sweden to the Immanuel Church in Chicago in 1853 and was followed by O. C. T. Andren, Jonas Swensson and others. These pioneer Pastors were heroes of faith, constrained by the love of Christ 6 to cast their lot with that of the poor immigrant. They heard the Macedonian call from across the sea and accepted the call. Speaking before the Pastors of the Diocese of Upsala, June 14, 1865, Esbjorn gave his motives for going to America in these words: "When large numbers of Swedes emigrated to America during the years fol- lowing the emigration under Eric Jansson in 1846, but no Pastor accompanied them, I found myself constrained also to move over there in order to serve them in a Spiritual way so that they and their children would not sink into heathendom, or for lack of Spiritual care on the part of their own Church, be snatched into one of the numberless sects of that land, which sects are heterodox in a greater or smaller degree. I was also urged to take this step by countrymen who were already there, and who complained bitterly because of their Spiritual distress." It became evident to these pioneer Pastors from the very beginning that these weak and scattered congregations could not maintain them- selves permanently without some Synodical and Conference affiliation. But where could such affiliation be made? There were a few Nor- wegian Lutheran Churches in Wisconsin, but their Church polity and confessional basis were not acceptable to Esbjorn. There were Lu- theran Synods in the Eastern States, but these were too far away. In the meantime, German and English speaking Lutherans had moved into Illinois and organized the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Illinois. It was difficult for these Lutherans scattered over a large part of the State to come together for conventions under the primitive transportation fa- cilities of that day, and so the Lutherans of the Northern part of the State met at Cedarville in Stephenson County, September 18, 1851, and organized the Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois. Esbjorn, together with a lay delegate from Rock Island, arrived late and took part in the completion of the organization, although he took exception to the Con- fessional basis adopted before his arrival. The Synod consisted of two Districts or Conferences, the Rock River and the Chicago, the Germans and Americans belonging to the former and the Scandinavians, or more correctly, the Norwegians, belonging to the latter. It seemed somewhat indefinite as to which District Esbjorn and his Churches were to belong. This matter was cleared up, how- 7 ever, when the Northern Illinois Synod decided to organize the Swedish Pastors and Churches into a new District or Conference. Pursuant to that decision, Rev. L. P. Esbjorn of Andover, Rev. T. N. Hasselquist of Galesburg, and Mr. C. J. Valentine, a licentiate serving the Church in Moline, together with the lay delegates Carl Lindman from Moline, Samuel Jonsson from Andover and Jons Jonsson from Knoxville met in the Swedish Lutheran Church in Moline January 6-9, 1853, and or- ganized the Mississippi Conference. Swedish immigration continued to pour into this broad Mississippi Valley and more congregations were organized that affiliated with the Mississippi Conference. In the meantime, the Minnesota Conference was organized in 1858 and the Augustana Synod in i860. By 1868, at its Convention in Princeton, Illinois, the Mississippi Conference found it necessary to appeal to the Synod that the Conference be divided and the Churches West of the Mississippi River be organized into a West Mississippi Conference. The appeal received favorable action on the part of the Synod. After the Norwegians withdrew in a friendly way in 1870 to organize their own people into a general body, there was fur- ther division of the territory west of the river. The New York Con- ference was also organized to include the Eastern States. The name of the old Mississippi Conference was changed to The Illinois Conference, and its territory was made to include Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Southern Wisconsin. This brief historical review tells us that the Mother Conference of the Augustana Synod was seventy-five years old last January. The Convention in the First Church, Moline, Illinois, March 20-25, 1928, is the Seventy-fifth Anniversary Convention. This Jubilee Album is sent out to bear witness to seventy-five years of blessings received and seventy-five years of services rendered. The simple pioneer chapel speaks of the humble beginning of our Home Mission Work; the costly and magnificent sanctuary of the older congregation today tells us that God has blessed these efforts. The Album tells through its pictures the story of the works of Charity and benevolence of the Illinois Conference, its Educational endeavors, its participation in Foreign Missions, its Inner Mission activities, its care for the children and the aged, the sick and the needy. Every spire pointing heavenward admonishes our people "to seek the things that are above where Jesus is seated at the right hand of God." Every uplifted Cross says that the Pastors of the Illinois Conference, also pictured in the Album, as they face the sins and the ills of a lost race, know no other remedy than Jesus Christ and Him Crucified. The Album is a grateful recognition of the work of the pioneers; it is designed to give a picture of the Illinois Conference after seventy-five years ; it is an expression of our faith in the God of our Fathers and an expression of our hope for the future of our Church. Above all, let it be an expression of our gratitude to God for abound- ing blessings received these seventy-five years. Peter Peterson. REV. GUSTAV ALBERT BRANDELLE, A.M., D.D., LL.D., K.N.O. President of the Angustana Synod REV. PETER PETERSON, D.D., R.N.O. President of the Illinois Conference REV. F. A. JOHNSSON, D.D. Vice President of the Illinois Conferenu REV. JOHN G. DAHLBERG, A.M., D.D. Secretary of the Illinois Conference MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD of the Illinois Conierence (Officers of the Conference are members ex officio) Rev. C. E. Bengtson, B.D., Rev. D. J. Nordling, B.D., Mr. John A. Christianson, Galesburg, Illinois Geneva, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Rev. C. A. Lindvall, D.D., 3ev. Johan A. S. Landin, B.D. E. W. Olson, A.M., L.H.D. Chicago, Illinois Ludington, Michigan Rock Island, Illinois 13 [r. Paul E. Moo, LaPorte, Indiana Mr. Austin Laurence, Paxton, Illinois H Rev. A. P. Sater, Lansing, Michigan Mr. C. H. Anderson, Chicago, Illiinois 14 FOUNDERS OF 'HE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE 4* * %f REV. PROF. L. P. ESBJ6RN REV. PROF. T. N. HASSELQUIST, D.D. C. J. VALENTIN, Lici asi '/ Preacher, Moline, Illinois SAMUEL JoNSSON Andover, Illinois MR. JOHN JOHNSON, Subsequently ordained. Knoxville, Illinois CARL LINDMAN Moline, Illinois 15 >QNS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE Rev. Prof. C. M. Esbjorn, Ph.D. Prof T^r^^nT^M. Mrs. Hannah Shugren Mrs. Mia Johnson 16 Mr. Joshua Hasselquist Mr. Natanael Hasselquist Mrs. Esther Hasselquist- Peace Mrs. H. P. Quist Lieut. Axel LinJman Mr. Henry landman 17 THE WORD AND THE SACRAMENTS This Jubilee Album, published in commemoration of the Seventy- fifth Anniversary of the Illinois Conference, is designed to be, in its very presentation, a testimony of the Kingdom of God among us, our faith and our hope. THE WORD TnTiA "il«i Ton ^rb—u • t • : • : I vt : • : - : Psalm 119. 105, in the language of the Old Testament. (Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.) REDEMPTION, GOD'S SAVING LOVE Kat 6 Adyos crapi iyevero iaKrjvoxrev iv y]fxi,v. John I. 14, in the language of the New Testament. (And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us.) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Is. 53. 5. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3. 16. THE SACRAMENTS One Lord, one faith, one baptism. Eph. 4. 5. This is my body which is given for you : this do in remembrance of me. This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22. 19, 20. THE KINGDOM Thy Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. Ps. 145. 13. O Gud ! ditt ord och sakrament lat aldrig bliva fran oss vant, sjalv din forsamling skydda. 18 HOME MISSIONS CHURCHES, PARSONAGES, PASTORS The Illinois Conference is the result of Home Missions. Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusa- lem. Luke 24. 46, 47. The Conference is divided into ten districts. ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT The congregation at Andover, Illinois, is the Mother Church not only of the Conference, but also of the Augustana Synod. And he said, So is the Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground ; and should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. Mk. 4. 26, 27. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Ps. 84. 1, 2. THE FIRST CHURCH ERECTED AT ANDOVER.* THE CONGREGATION WAS ORGANIZED 1850 * Wherever the name of the state is omitted after the name of the place, it refers to the State of Illinois. 19 PRESENT CHURCH, ANDOVER lK a i ■ i! a PARSONAGE, ANDOVER 20 m m : :% \ i 1 1 K , \i FIRST, MOLINE. ORGANIZED 1850 INTERIOR, FIRST, MOLINE 21 IMMANUEL, EAST MOLINE. ORGANIZED 1900 •// ?. . SALEM, MOLINE. ORGANIZED 190£ PARSONAGE, SALEM, MOLINE 22 TRINITY, MOLINE. ORGANIZED 1912 :~Mm A' GRACE, DAVENPORT, IOWA. ORGANIZED 1883 23 FIRST, ROCK ISLAND, ORGANIZED 1870 PARSONAGE, FIRST, ROCK ISLAND 2 4 - . * P^Pot ■mmmmmmI ZIEGLER MEMORIAL, FAIRPORT, IOWA ORGANIZED 1900 COMMUNITY PARISH HOUSE, FAIRPORT, IOWA A gift of Emma and Clara Brandt miihll CALVARY, MOLINE. ORGANIZED 1912 ORION. ORGANIZED 1870 PARSONAGE, ORION 25 ^ 1 ■gjpZ- 3w\ .,,, ^ £■ . CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, ALEDO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1873 CAMBRIDGE. ORGANIZED 1875 PARSONAGE, CAMBRIDGE 26 CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, GENESEO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 185( CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, OPHIEM. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1889 27 SWEDONA. ORGANIZED 1851 HHIHiiiii;.iiiii!iiiiiilliiiiiiimiiaiii»i!iiiili PARSONAGE, SWEDONA SHERRARD. ORGANIZED 1908 FRIEDENS, BARSTOW. ORGANIZED 1887 28 PORT BYRON, ORGANIZED 1875 NEW WINDSOR. ORGANIZED 1869 PARSONAGE, NEW WINDSOR PROPHETSTOWN. ORGANIZED 1880 29 PARSONAGE, PROPHETSTOWN FAIRFIELD. ORGANIZED 1874 MORRISON. ORGANIZED IS 30 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. I Tim. 3. 1. They shall speak of the glory of thy Kingdom and talk of thy power. Ps. 145. II. Rev. O. F. Domeij, Aledo Rev. Arvid P. Chindblom, Rev. Birger Nelson, B.D. Davenport, la. Swedona Rev. Carl G. Okerblom, New Windsor Rev. G. E. Burton, B.D. Geneseo Rev. C. O. Morland, B.D. First, Moline Rev. Linus A. Herman, B.D., Rev. G. E. Hemdahl, B.D., Andover Rock Island Rev. W. X. Magnuson, Salem, Moline 31 Rev. J. Ekholm, Ph.D., Rev. Adolph W. Dickhart Zion, Rock Island Calvary, Moline Rev. M. A. Odell, B.D. Orion Rev. J. Vincent Nordgren, A.M., B.D., Grace, Rock Island Rev W. A. Tillberg, B.D. Trinity, Moline Rev. A. S. Hamilton, B.D. Cambridge Rev. Daniel T. Martin, B.D., First, Rock Island Rev. Ernest A. Lack, Fairport, Iowa Rev. John L. Benson, B.D. East Moline 32 GALESBURG DISTRICT Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. Ps. 84. 4- j y' \ f" "'"- • I 4 4'.< Jf\ ; §-'"* 1 f / : L T^jy^te '•- iy(W | ; #" '* 1 - 1 J \ *< ,. . ^-£*J ' r:i ,;^ mmS FIRST, GALESBURG, AND PARSONAGE. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1851 INTERIOR, FIRST, GALESBURG 33 GALVA. ORGANIZED 1869 INTERIOR, GALVA PARSONAGE, GALVA 34 KNOXVILLE. ORGANIZED 1853 PARSONAGE, KNOXVILLE 35 TRINITY, GALESBURG. ORGANIZED 1906 PARSONAGE, TRINITY, GALESBURG 36 FIRST, MONMOUTH, AND PARSONAGE. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1868 FIRST, PRINCETON. ORGANIZED 1854 PARSONAGE, PRINCETON 37 * This is the old historic Immanuel Lutheran Church, donated to the Illinois Conference HENDERSON GROVE. ORGANIZED 1870 PARSONAGE, HENDERSON GROVE '/ SION, KEWANEE. ORGANIZED 1869 PARSONAGE, KEWANEE 38 IMMANUEL, ALTONA. ORGANIZED 1859 TRINITY, CANTON. ORGANIZED 1890 PARSONAGE, ALTONA ;-::'■ SALEM, PEORIA. ORGANIZED 1883 PARSONAGE, PEORIA 39 CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, STRONGHURST. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1890 BETHANY, WOODHULL. ORGANIZED 1868 PARSONAGE, WOODHULL 40 WATAGA. ORGANIZED 1S53 PARSONAGE, WATAGA 41 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Acts 20. 28. Rev. J. H. Nelson, Knoxville Rev. J. M. Persenius, A.M., Kewanee Rev. Carl Lorimer, B.D. Princeton Rev. Carl A. Anderson, B.D., Rev. Clarence E. Melin, B.D Altona Wataga Rev. F. E. Anderson, Woodhull Rev. O. Philip Johnson, Galva Rev. E. T. Lindeen, A.M., Henderson Grove Rev. A. T. Lorimer, B.D. Monmouth A2 Rev. Alfred Appell, A.M. Peoria Rev. P. Arthur Johnson, B.D. Trinity, Galesburg ^1 BE *» V i~.i. ' ' i BBl <$§ .\ Rev. C. A. Lindahl, North Henderson Rev. N. A. Miller, B.D. Canton Rev.Chas. E. Bengtson, B.D. First, Galesburg (See Executive Board Page 13) Rev. Elmer J. Holt, Stronghurst 43 NORTHERN CHICAGO DISTRICT We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. Ps. 132. 7- PARISH HOUSE AND PARSONAGE, IMMANUEL, CHICAGO CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1853 IRVING PARK CHURCH AND PARSONAGE. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1903 44 IMMANUEL, EVANSTON. ORGANIZED 1888 PARSONAGE, EVANSTON IMMANUEL WOMAN'S HOME, EVANSTON 45 TRINITY CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1883 PARISH HOUSE, TRINITY, CHICAGO 46 n CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, EBENEZER, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1892 Ai i ■ m k >v F ^ LESS ' -: •< 1! : «f _ /•\^JI § •[•**■* ■ymH^L ""-" ._..,_» . ^_ — ae».*&: INTERIOR. EBENEZER, CHICAGO CHURCH AND PROPOSED PARISH HOUSE, EBENEZER, CHICAGO 47 MESSIAH, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1896 PARSONAGE, MESSIAH, CHICAGO ST. PAUL, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN ORGANIZED 1892 PARSONAGE, KENOSHA, WISCONSIN 48 CONCORDIA, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1898 PARSONAGE, CONCORDIA, CHICAGO A-' PARISH HOUSE, OLIVET, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1926 49 ALBANY PARK, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 191" iS» '• r-;f-.» ? ' '\d •"-', ,'.. WjM fe. ; &r*<± :: . jx3h ZION, HIGHWOOD. ORGANIZED 1874 PARSONAGE, HIGHWOOD 50 PARSONAGE, WAUKEGAN TRINITY, WAUKEGAN. ORGANIZED 1892 AUGUSTANA, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN ORGANIZED 1900 PARSONAGE, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 51 INTERIOR, CENTRAL, CHICAGO This is the old historic Immanuel Lutheran Church, donated to the Illinois Conference by the Immanuel Congregation. 52 Distinguished Visitors to the Old Immanuel and Other Lutheran Churches. BISHOP GEZELIUS VON SCHEELE ARCHBISHOP NATHAN S5DERBLOM 53 GUSTAVA VON SCHEELE ANNA S6DERBLOM But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. i Cor. I. 23, 24. In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins. Col. 1. 14. Rev. Elof K. Jonson, B.D., Ebenezer, Chicago Rev. G. A. Elliot, B.D. Messiah, Chicago Rev. C. O. Bengtson, Immanuel, Chicago Rev. Herbert W. Linden, B.D. Albany Park, Chicago Rev. August J. Beausang, Chicago Rev. J. H. Johnson, Kenosha, Wisconsin •-•, Rev. A. Edgren, Chicago Rev. David W. Vikner, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rev. C M. Olander, B.D. Chicago 55 Rev. Gottfred Nelson, D.D., Trinity, Chicago Rev. Joshua Oden, D.D., Irving Park, Chicago Rev. G. A. Swanburg, Waukegan Rev. D. A. Lofgren, B.D. S.T.M., Racine, Wisconsin Rev. G. A. O. Engstrom, Highwood Rev. Oscar E. Liden, Evanston Rev E E T Anderson, Rev. C.Vernon Swenson.B.D., Rev.C. J. Segerhammar.B.D. Concordia, Chicago Olivet, Chicago Central, Chicago 56 SOUTHERN CHICAGO DISTRICT The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman, seeking goodly pearls : who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. Mt. 13. 45, 4°- Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord. Ps. 134- 2 - SALEM CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1 INTERIOR, SALEM, CHICAGO 57 BETHEL, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED IS 58 PARSONAGE, BETHEL, CHICAGO BETHLEHEM CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1875 59 BETHESDA, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1891 ksttk- ULLf:'.';/ K fs~8!H » -j"*^-^ ~- .- J] PARSONAGE. BETHESDA, CHICAGO SEXTON'S RESIDENCE, BETHESDA, CHICAGO 60 MESSIAH CHURCH AND PARSONAGE. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1908 ST. MATTHEW CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1914 61 -. , ■ ■ . ; ' :/;-<: : -/: Tws II JB? * ' ,, u *■ "'IffMJHlBi W 9 K^H Sffl*H ^^ ^59 HHh r"™T ■UUIH > — -~ - - _ ■ ^ .- - L "' ' iHl PARSONAGE, GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, CHICAGO GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1891 Hiliiiiiiiiii 'i ?JUJdW*!«« ST. LUKE'S, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1925 62 AUGUSTANA, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1903 AUGUSTANA WOMAN'S HOME, CHICAGO PARSONAGE, AUGUSTANA, CHICAGO 63 GRACE. CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1909 SILOA, BLUE ISLAND. PARSONAGE, BLUE ISLAND ORGANIZED 1889 TABOR, HARVEY. ORGANIZED 1891 64 ELIM, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1SS5 PARSONAGE, BETHANY *&* : , PARSONAGE, GRACE, CHICAGO 65 TABOR CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1900 CALVARY, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1923 IMMANUEL, CHICAGO HEIGHTS. ORGANIZED 1901 66 LEBANON CHURCH AND PARSONAGE. CONG. ORGANIZED 1896 CAPERNAUM, CHICAGO. ORGANIZED 1906 67 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Is. 52. 7- Rev. H. E. Sandstedt, S.T.D. Bethlehem, Chicago Rev. J. A. Nordling, B.D. Lebanon, Chicago Rev. J. A. Parkander, B.D., Gustavus Adolphus, Chicago Rev. Frank R. Carlson, Tabor, Chicago Rev. Edward Stark, Siloa, Blue Island Rev. Axel N. Nelson, S.T.D. Bethesda, Chicago ;'?#% I dM Rev. Conrad Bergendoff, A.M., B.D., Salem, Chicago Rev. Olof H. Nelson, B.D. Bethany, Chicago 68 Rev. C. Emil Bergquist, Bethel, Chicago Rev. C. A. Tolin, B.D., Chicago Heights Rev. A. F. Bergstrom, B.D., Rev. Andrew C. Rylander, St. Matthew, Chicago Augustana, Chicago Rev. Gottfrid Olson, B. D. Messiah, Chicago Rev. J. Telleen, D.D. Chicago Rev. G. Lundahl, D.D. Chicago v. C. E. Hoffsten, Rev. William J. Siegel, Rev. John H. Gregg LL.D., D.D., St. Luke's, Chicago Calvary, Chicago Grace, Chicago 69 WESTERN CHICAGO DISTRICT A day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wick- edness. Ps. 84. 10. t i ! iif GETHSEMANE CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1870 3 * " *-JL NEBO CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CHICAGO. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1901 70 J SARON, CHICAGO, ORGANIZED 1888 PARSONAGE, SARON, CHICAGO 71 MESSIAH, CHICAGO (AUSTIN), ORGANIZED 1895 72 PARSONAGE, MESSIAH, CHICAGO (AUSTIN) PARSONAGE, ST. PAUL'S, CHICAGO ST. PAUL'S, CHICAGO, ORGANIZED 1899 73 FIRST, BERWYN ORGANIZED 1898 ZION, CHICAGO, ORGANIZED 1881 PARSONAGE, BERWYN 74 FIRST, MAYWOOD, ORGANIZED 1895 75 PARSONAGE, LA GRANGE GRACE, LA GRANGE, ORGANIZED 1887 ,i" '» A U •sri'AasJf- feS4.fi 7 " : its TIP m' m PROPOSED CHURCH PLANT, LA GRANGE 76 i 35fe INTERIOR, BETHLEHEM, JOLIET BETHLEHEM, JOLIET ORGANIZED 1882 ZION, LOCKPORT ORGANIZED 1875 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, CICERO ORGANIZED 1919 77 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. I Cor. 4. 1. Rev. Carl Christenson, D.D., Rev. J. O. Lindstrom, B.D., Saron, Chicago Berwyn Rev. C. A. Petersen, Lemont Rev. V. R. Pearson, S.T.D., Rev. John A. Benton, A.M., Rev. G. Fred Andree, B.D. Gethsemane, Chicago Lockport Joliet Rev. O. B. Hanson, B.D., Rev. C. George Engdahl, B.D., Rev. Knut E. Erickson, B.D. Pastor Elect La Grange St. Paul's, Chicago Nebo, Chicago 78 Rev. A. P. Fors, A.M., Ph.D., D.D., Acting Pastor, Nebo, Chicago Rev. Carl A. V. Lund, B.D., Messiah. Chicago (Austin) Rev. Wm. P. Anderson, Cicero Rev. C. A. Lindvall, D.D., Zion. Chicago (See Executive Board, Page 13) Rev. F. A. Johnsson, D.D. Maywood (See Officers of Confer- ence, Page 12 I 79 ROCKFORD DISTRICT The Kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding. Mt. 22. 2, 3. Christ. . .loved the Church, and gave himself for it. Eph. 5. 25. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Ps. 29. 2. \ EMANUEL, ROCKFORD. ORGANIZED 1885 80 n t i A jUli '"TMlJi k INTERIOR, EMANUEL, ROCKFORD PARSONAGE, EMANUEL, ROCKFORD WEST SIDE CHAPEL EMANUEL, ROCKFORD SALEM, ROCKFORD. ORGANIZED 1907 ^v. ■ Jill GRACE, ROCKFORD. ORGANIZED 1924 82 FIRST CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, ROCKFORD. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1854 / TABOR, ROCKFORD ORGANIZED 1925 83 ZION, ROCKFORD. ORGANIZED 1882 BETHANY, CRYSTAL LAKE ORGANIZED 1923 8 4 GENEVA ORGANIZED 185? «•- 1 jfffi, 3«p»*\ ' I WSi :;>5«#«MtrtA PARSONAGE, BATAVIA f J BETHANY, BATAVIA ORGANIZED 1872 85 FIRST, DEKALB. ORGANIZED 181 PARSONAGE, DEKALB 86 SALEM, SYCAMORE ORGANIZED 1S70 LILY LAKE ORGANIZED 1874 BETHLEHEM. ST. CHARLES ORGANIZED 1882 PARSONAGE, ST. CHARLES 87 GRACE CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, AURORA. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1869 BETHLEHEM, ELGIN ORGANIZED 1871 88 V. La ■M mJhm 1 'tZT^' - FIRST, PECATONICA ORGANIZED 1857 PARSONAGE, PECATONICA ZION, BELVIDERE ORGANIZED 1896 CENTRAL, MADISON, WISCONSIN ORGANIZED 1898 r i ■ f m SALEM, SANDWICH ORGANIZED 1904 PARSONAGE, KIRKLAND FIRST, KIRKLAND ORGANIZED 1873 90 Rev. Philip Thelander, Batavia Rev. George R. Olson, B.D., Rev. J. A. Benander, B.D. Belvidere Salem, Rockford Rev. E. W. Magnusson, B.D. DeKalb Rev. L. J. Trued, B.D. Kirkland Rev. J. David Ekstrom, B.D. St. Charles Rev. Joh. Fr. Seedofl, Rockford Rev. Ernest T. Smith, B.D., Rev. Walter E. Pearson, A.M. Aurora Sycamore 91 Rev. Elmer L. Olsen, Acting Pastor, First, Rockford Rev. E. C. Bloomquist, A.M. Emanuel, Rockford Rev. Paul V. Randolph, Grace, Rockford Rev. Albert J. L. Hemming, B.D., Rev. Henry Hedlund, B.D., Rev. Carl B. Swanson, B.D. Lily Lake Crystal Lake Elgin Rev. Albert Loreen, Rev. Edwin C. Munson, B.D., R ev- Clarence H. Anderzon, B.D. Pastor-elect, First, Rockford Madison, Wisconsin Tabor, Rockford 92 Rev. Andrew J. Berghult. Pastor-elect, Pecatonica Rev. Rubert A. Hull, B.D., Pastor-elect. Grace, Rockford Rev. D. J. Xordling, B.D., Geneva (See Executive Board, page 13) 93 LA PORTE DISTRICT O come, let us worship and bow down : let us kneel before the Lord our maker. Ps. 95. 6. BETHANY CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, LA PORTE, INDIANA. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1857 BETHLEHEM CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, GARY, INDIANA. CONGR. ORG. 1910 94 SARON, ST. JOE^BENTON HARBOR, MICH. ORGANIZED 1875 PARSONAGE, SOUTH BEND GLORIA DEI, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ORGANIZED 1880 95 ST. PAUL'S, EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA GENESARETH, INDIANA HARBOR, INDIANA ORGANIZED 1890 ORGANIZED 1906 AUGUSTANA, HOBART, INDIANA BETHEL, GARY (MILLER), INDIANA ORGANIZED 1862 ORGANIZED 1874 PARSONAGE, HOBART, INDIANA, PARSONAGE, DONALDSON IMMANUEL. DONALDSON, INDIANA ORGANIZED 1876 96 AUGSBURG CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, PORTER, INDIANA. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1858 ZION CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1881 t TRINITY, ELKHART, INDIANA, ORGANIZED 1873 97 BETHANY, COVERT, MICHIGAN ORGANIZED 1908 98 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightlv dividing the word of truth. 2 Tim. 2. 15. Rev. E. H. Karlson, South Bend, Indiana Rev. G. A. Ostergren, Rev. Martin W. Gustafson, B.D. Michigan City, Indiana La Porte, Indiana Rev. Fredrick Nordquist, Porter, Indiana Rev. M. J. Lonner, Hobart, Indiana Rev. Gust Rehnstrom, B.D. Elkhart, Indiana Rev. Victor J. Tengwald, Rev. H. Colliander, Rev. Frank A. Bonander, B.D. St. Joseph, Michigan Acting Pastor, Bethlehem, East Chicago, Indiana Gary, Indiana 99 Rev. H. P. Ottoson, Donaldson, Indiana Rev. E. H. Carlson, A.M.. Porter, Indiana Rev. 0. A. Landell, Hammond, Indiana 100 PAXTOX DISTRICT But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Mt. 6. 33. My Kingdom is not of this world. John 18. 36. For the Kingdom of God is not meet and drink; but righteousness. and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Rom. 14. 17. PAXTON. ORGANIZED 1863 /WBI &\ rfT" m tt i L u w J s ■~3&8&m*s**- . .. INTERIOR. PAXTON PARSONAGE, PAXTON IOI mm t ■4 ,W* , .- ¥' / PROPOSED CHURCH, BLOOMINGTON. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1872 RANKIN. ORGANIZED 1875 CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, GIBSON CITY. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1881 102 CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, VARNA. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1868 GRANVILLE. ORGANIZED 1902 PARSONAGE, GRANVILLE STREATOR, ORGANIZED 1884. PARSONAGE, WENONA. WENONA. ORGANIZED 1892 103 DANVILLE. ORGANIZED 1885 UTICA. ORGANIZED 1890 104 Preach the word ; be instant in season, out of season ; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsufiering and doctrine. . .make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Tim. 4. 3, 5. Rev. Karl Nilsson, Varna Rev. C. A. Johnson, B.D. Attica, Indiana Rev. Joseph A. Hultberj Wenona Rev. Oscar Purn, B.D. Paxton Rev. J. W. Eckman, Gibson City Rev. E. U. Youngdahl, B.D. Rankin Rev. George A. Johnson, Granville Rev. A. R. Hedstrom, B.D. Bloomington IO5 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Heb. 10. 25. BETHLEHEM, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. ORGANIZED 1873 BETHLEHEM, DETROIT, MICHIGAN ORGANIZED 1900 PARSONAGE, GRAND RAPIDS I 06 IMMANUEL, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1919 PARSONAGE, IMMANUEL, DETROIT fl! 1* ♦ii. MAMRELUND CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, SPARTA, MICHIGAN. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1866 I07 X PARSONAGE. FLINT, MICHIGAN SALEM, FLINT, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1916 IMMANUEL CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, KELLOGG, MICHIGAN. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1878 1 08 PARSONAGE, MUSKEGON SAMUEL, MUSKEGON. MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1875 ABIGAIL, EAST TAWAS, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1886. ELEAZAR, OSCODA, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1886. ALABASTER, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1908 I09 ZION, BAY CITY, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1880 PARSONAGE, BAY CITY SCANDINAVIAN, LANSING, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1917 LEBANON, WHITEHALL, MICHIGAN ORGANIZED 1872 PARSONAGE, WHITEHALL, MICHIGAN no For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord. 2 Cor. 4. 5. Rev. Elof G. Carlson, Sparta, Michigan Rev.Alf. B. Peterson, B.D. Kellogg, Michigan Rev. C. G. Carlfelt, B.D. Immanuel, Detroit, Mich. Rev. P. Martinson, Whitehall, Michigan Rev. Gustav Fletwood. M.D., Muskegon, Michigan Rev. Henry G. Hanson, Grand Rapids, Michigan Rev. Albert Okerstrom, M.D. Bethlehem, Detroit, Mich. I I I Rev. C. Arthur Johnson, B.D. Flint, Michigan Rev. Theodore B. Nordale, Bay City, Michigan Rev. A. P. Sater, Lansing, Michigan (See Executive Board, p. 14) I 12 CADILLAC DISTRICT Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality, i Cor. 15. 50, 53- Many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of heaven. Mt. 8. 11. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Mt. 13. 43- ZION CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, CADILLAC, MICHIGAN. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1874 113 • a ANSGARIUS, MANISTEE, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1884 PARSONAGE, MANISTEE EMANUEL, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1874 PARSONAGE. LUDINGTON 14 CHURCH AND PARSONAGE, TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN. CONGREGATION ORGANIZED 1892 AUGUSTANA, COLFAX, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1887 IMMANUEL, BIG RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1874 115 PARSONAGE, BIG RAPIDS BORLAND, MICHIGAN ORGANIZED 1872 Property donated to the Illinois Conference. TUSTIN, MICHIGAIv ORGANIZED 1874 116 ZION, REED CITY, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1872 GILBERT, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1880 ZION, LE ROY, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1817 EMANUEL, DEWINGS, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1896 117 » 1 BETHANIA, ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1892 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS MANCELONA, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1899 HOBART, MICHIGAN. ORGANIZED 1874 ji8 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly ; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being en- samples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. I Peter 5. 2-4. Rev. C. N. Clemens, B.D. Big Rapids, Michigan Rev. John A. Berg, Tustin, Michigan Rev. J. E. Rydback, D.D. Cadillac, Michigan Rev. P. O. Dahlberg, Cadillac, Michigan Rev. C. E. Holmer, B.D. Manistee, Michigan Rev. Johan A. S. Landin, Ludington, Michigan (See Executive Board, page 13) 119 FOREIGN MISSION, INNER MISSION, MISSION TO THE JEWS FOREIGN MISSION In its Foreign Mission activities, the Illinois Conference is a part of the Augustana Synod in its extensive work in China and Africa, sup- porting also the work of the United Lutheran Church in India — the field of the former General Council. The General Budget of the Au- gustana Synod for 1927 was: China, $144,500; Africa, $50,000; India, $25,000. For the Kingdom is the Lord's: and he is the governor among the nations. Ps. 22. 28. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. Ps. 72. 8. All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord ; and shall glorify thy name. Ps. 86. 9. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Mt. 24. 14. MISSIONARIES FROM THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE Miss Hilma Levin, Missionary, India Rev. A. B. Carlson, Missionary, India Buried in India Dr. O. W. Lindorff.v Medical Missionary. China Buried in China 120 LSi Km •v. t Miss Verna Lofgren, Missionary, India Mrs. Hedwig Lindorff, Missionary, India and China _'/lf/ A. Miss Elvida Bonander, Missionary, Africa Mrs. Laura Monson- Nicholson, Missionary, India Miss May Mellander, Missionary, Porto Rico Miss Annette Wahlstedt, Missionary, Porto Rico Mrs. Alfred Ostrom.t Missionary. Porto Rico Rev. Alfred Ostrom, Missionary, Porto Rico 121 Dr. Betty Nilsson, Medical Missionary, India Dr. Bertha Anderson, Medical Missionary, Africa Miss Anna Johnson, Missionary, China Miss Anna Olson, Missionary, China 122 THE AUGUSTANA INNER MISSION Incorporated I9 2 5- This is one of the activities of the Illinois Conference. The articles of incorporation state: The object for which it is formed is to do inner mission work within the boundaries of the Illinois Conference of the Augustana Synod ; to bring Christian influence to bear upon such per- sons as are not reached by local churches; to bring relief and aid to the poor, friendless, suffering, destitute, and erring, who are in need of care ; to build, establish, and maintain such institutions as are necessary to pro- mote this Christian work of charity; and to assist in the upbuilding of the Church of Christ. For the poor shall never cease out of the land : therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. Dt. 15. 11. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ. Gal. 6. 2. For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat ; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye clothed me ; I was sick, and ye visited me ; I was in prison, and ye came to me. Mt. 25. 35, 36. AUGUSTANA CENTRAL HOME, 1346 N. La Salle Street, Chicago This is a mission hotel, a shelter for those that come to Chicago and need a safe place to stay at, where they can be among friends that are willing and anxious to assist them whenever in need. AUGUSTANA NURSERY, 2042 Lane Court, Chicago The Nursery receives and tenderly cares for destitute infants. It is a charitable in- stitution, dependent for its support on the generosity of the friends of the helpless little ones. The institution also conducts a school for training nursery maids. 123 iWSffl ■^^if " '.-*.&■ ..,v sLMtV t ""T^RKS CMM: ^L4 ■ * --.,• MWl k'^m '""" t'^S'""l flj j am u i j_L s if «ri r AUGUSTANA NURSERY, NURSES' HOME, 2043 Sedgwick Street, Chicago Rev. J. Jesperson, D.D., Superintendent Augustana Inner Mission Rev. Edward Ekstrom, B.D. Missionary, Augustana Inner Mission Miss Edna Johnson, Missionary- Mr. Albert Rehnstrom, Missionary 124 Miss Evelyn Morris, Matron, Central Home Miss Elizabeth Olson, Matron, Nursery Miss Naomi Magnuson, Missionary BOARD OF DIRECTORS # Nels P. Anderson Mrs. F. T. Westberg Mr. N. E. Christianson Mrs. Peter Molin Mrs. Olin Paulson 125 Mr. Oscar Landstrom Mrs. Frank Nordquist Dr. J. R. Freedlund Rev. Herbert W. Linden, (See Northern Chicago Dis- trict, Page 55) Rev. Conrad Bergendoff, (See Southern Chicago Dis- trict, Page 68) Rev. P. Arthur Johnson, (See Galesburg District, Page 43) Rev. C. O. Bengtson, (See Northern Chicago District, Page 55) Administration Building, Cisco Beach, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Chapel, Cisco Beach 126 MISSION TO THE JEWS The Illinois Conference assists the Zion Society for Israel financially. The headquarters of this Lutheran Association is at 2021 Seventeenth Avenue, South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The society has Missions in Chicago, and in other places. Two of the pastors of the Conference are at present members of the Board of Directors. One of its pastors and one lady missionary, member of the Conference, are engaged in this work in Chicago. Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. Rom. 10. 1. But even unto this day, whensoever Moses is read, a veil lieth upon their hearts. Nevertheless, when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away. 2 Cor. 3. 15, 16. And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in ; for God is able to graft them in again. Rom. 11. 23. Rev. Victor Sternherz, Chicago Missionary to the Jews Miss Esther Olson, Chicago Missionary to the Jews 27 INSTITUTIONS Institutions under- the Management of the Board of Charities. HOMES FOR CHILDREN Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Luke 6. 36. Thou art the helper of the fatherless. Ps. 10. 14. Train up a child in the way he should go : and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Prov. 22. 6. smJr,J HE3 ^B^|W HIB JllPA FIRST BUILDING, ANDOVER ORPHANS' HOME, LOCATED AT THAT TIME AT BERLIN (SWEDONA) iPBf^^B ■W'' " iHUHMi ; ^ LUTHERAN HOME FOR CHILDREN. AND FARM SCHOOL, ANDOVER. FOUNDED 1867. THE FARM CONSISTS OF 400 ACRES. 128 S. P. Lindell.t First Superintendent, Andover Mrs. S. P. Lindell.t First Matron, Andover Mr. F. L. Johnson, Farm Superintendent, Andover Mrs. T. V. Anderson, Matron. Andover 129 LUTHERAN HOME FOR CHILDREN, AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, JOLIET. FOUNDED 1891. Rev. J. M. Rydman, Superintendent and Chap- lain, Institutions at Juliet Sister Ingeborg Carlberg, Matron Children's Home, Joliet I30 HOMES FOR THE AGED The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Prov. 16. 31. O God, thou hast taught me from my youth ; and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. Xow also when I am old and gray- headed, O God, forsake me not. Ps. 71. 17, 18. SALEM HOME FOR THE AGED, JOLIET. FOUNDED 1905 Mrs. Alma Enberg, Matron, Joliet 131 AUGUSTANA HOME FOR THE AGED, CHICAGO. FOUNDED 1911 Rev. J. N. Brandelle, Superintendent and Chap- lain ; General Represen- tative Board of Charities Sister Ingrid Anderson, Matron 132 LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. FOUNDED 1924. 133 BOARD OF CHARITIES Mr. Jens Jesson Mr. Albert H. Sam Mr. John A. Bloomquist Mr. A. W. Carlson A Mr. C. A. Asplund Mr. Albert Chalstrom 134 Mr. Joseph Sahlmark Mr. Axel Ostrand Mr. F. A. Johnson Mr. Oscar Brissman Rev. J. N. Brandelle (See Homes for Aged, Page 132) Rev. A. T. Lorimer, (See Galesburg District, Page 42) Rev. Carl A. V. Lund (See Western Chicago Page 79) Rev. Dr. A. P. Fors, Rev. J. M. Rydman, (See Western Chicago Dis- (See Homes for Children, trict, Page 79 I Page 130) Rev. C. A. Petersen, ( See Western Chicago District, Page 78) Rev. Henry G. Hanson, (See Grand Rapids Dis- trict, Page 111) Rev. J. A. Benander, (See Rockford District, Page 91) Rev. G. E. Hemdahl, (See Rock Island District, Page 31) Rev. Dr. J. E. Rydback, (See Cadillac District, Page 119) 135 HOSPITALS Under the Management of Special Boards. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the Kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of diseases among the people. Mt. 4. 23. Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sickness. Mt. 8. 17. He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted. Luke 4. 18. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, es- pecially unto them who are of the household of faith. Gal. 6. 10. AUGUSTANA HOSPITAL Incorporated February 28th, 1882 This hospital, nationally and internationally known, is founded and maintained as a charitable institution. According to its charter, no individual or body, ecclesiastical or civic, can divert a single dollar for gain. Whatever surplus there is, when expenses are paid, must be de- voted to the aid of sick and needy patients. From its very beginning the hospital has endeavored to do all the charity work possible for needy patients. During the forty-three years (1883-1927) free and part free hospital care has been given to a total amount of $445,550. This does not include free treatment of patients in the way of professional serv- ices and surgical operations by members of the medical staff. Dur- ing this period (1884-1927) the Hospital has received in gifts, be- quests and proceeds from money-raising campaigns, a total of $326,865. Thus the free and part-free hospital service has exceeded all gifts from all sources by nearly $120,000. (See Report Augustana Hospital 1927). The Hospital has an excellent training school for nurses. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Phil. 2. 4. This passage together with verses 5-9 of the same chapter were used at the dedication of the first building. 136 FIRST BUILDING, AUGUSTANA HOSPITAL. ERECTED 1884 THE WEST BUILDING (OLD HOSPITAL). ERECTED 1893 AND ADDITION BUILT 1903 137 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. ERECTED 1925 PATIENTS' PAVILION. ERECTED 1925 138 Rev. Erland Carlsson, D.D. One of the Founders Dr. A. J. Ochsnerf Former Chief of Staff Rev. M. Wahlstrom, Ph.D., D.D., R.N.O.,i Former Superintendent 39 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. Gustav Olson Mr. L. M. Nelson Rev. Dr. C. E. Hoffsten, (See Southern Chicago District, Page 69) Rev. Dr. Gottfred Nelson, (See Northern Chicago Dis- trict, Page 56) Rev. Dr. Axel N. Nelson, (See Southern Chicago Dis- trict, Page 68) Rev. Dr. H. E. Sandstedt, (See Southern Chicago Dis- trict, Page 68) I40 Mr. Ernest I. Erickson, Superintendent Rev. Alfred Nelson, Chaplain [iss Mabel Haggman, R.N . Superintendent of Nurses Miss Nettie Hoff, R.N., Matron S!2&J$i«!i JL-i, ■&&&&£ NURSES' HOME. ERECTED 1922 141 DR. ANDERS FRICK, Chief of Medical Staff THE CROWN PRINCE AND CROWN PRINCESS OF SWEDEN (Crown Prince Gustav Adolf took part in the dedication of the New Hospital Build- ing, Midsummer Day, 1927) 142 VESTMENTS OF THE CHURCH OF SWEDEN PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE BY THE CROWN PRINCE OF SWEDEN AT THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW HOSPITAL. CHICAGO. 143 LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MOLINE Opened for Service February 4th, 1916. This hospital is owned and controlled by the Rock Island District of the Illinois Conference. It reports, however, annually to the Confer- ence, and the Conference has given it not only moral but also financial support The hospital has an accredited training school for nurses. In 1926 the hospital rendered free service to part-paying patients, amount- ing to $4,870.58. Besides, free service was given those who were unable to pay any part of their obligations, to the amount of $5,309.72, or in all, $10,180.36 in that year. These figures are the latest available at this time, February, 1928. *x map LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, MOLINE Miss Amalia Dahlgren, R.N. Superintendent IMMANUEL WOMAN'S HOME, CHICAGO This is a real home for girls, transients or employed in Chicago. The Home is owned and managed by the Immanuel Woman's Home Asso- ciation, a corporation of women. Only women of the Augustana Synod are eligible as members of the Board of Directors. IMMANUEL WOMAN'S HOME Sister Frida Haff, Superintendent 145 SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS THE LUTHER LEAGUE The Luther Leagues of the congregations and of the districts of the conference are organized into the Conference Luther League. Deliver me, O Lord, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou art my hope, O Lord God : thou art my trust from my youth. Ps. 71. 5. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. Ps. 119. 9. And that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. 3. 15. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Eccl. 12. I. The glory of young men is their strength. Prov. 20. 29. Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. 1 Pet. 5. 5. Mr. Anton W. Nelson, Vice President I46 Miss Edith V. Johnson, Statistical Secretary Miss Ellen C. Mattson, Secretary Mr. Arthur E. Wanfelt, Treasurer Rev. Frank R. Carlson, President (See Southern Chicago District, Page 68) 147 LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD Organized 1923. Local Brotherhoods and District Brotherhoods are organized into the Illinois Conference Brotherhood. The Conference Brotherhood is affiliated with the Synodical Lutheran Brotherhood and the American Federation of Lutheran Brotherhoods. Their aim is the good of the local congregation, of Conference, and Synod. Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Ps. 133. 1. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly, or of necessity : for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9. 6, 7. Mr. John A. Christianson, President (See Executive Board, Page 13) Dr. E. W. Olson, Secretary (See Executive Board, Page 13) r. A. Swenson, icial Secretary Mr. Lawrence Johnson, Vice President Rev. Julius Lincoln, D.D., Executive Secretary, Broth- erhood of the Augus- tana Synod 148 WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas ; this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Acts 9. 36. AUGUSTANA MISSION HOME. A Mission Home and Hospice owned and managed by the Woman's Missionary Society of the Augustana Synod. The Home is located at 3939 Pine Grove Avenue, Chicago. 149 !■ '/. u •5 c £ — es o ■P2S »!l 1 ° 2 5 Z o < £ 8a a 2 «fl 03 <<§ = 02; £_£ £ § 5.2 £y 3 OH, *' 9 < s J ail- X 150 a gf o o SK • . S n C O O * ? ,3 B3S 2 Q r B ,sC go .3 gg ri S W ° * r 1 c a ^ ■ • j§ cs 151 CHICAGO LUTHERAN BIBLE SCHOOL In its organization, this Lutheran institution is intersynodical. Mem- bers of the Illinois Conference serve as members of its Board of Direc- tors. Many of our pastors and laymen are connected with and take deep interest in this Bible school. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doc- trine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Tim. 3. 16, 17. CHICAGO LUTHERAN BIBLE SCHOOL Rev. F. O. Hanson, B.D., Executive Secretary Rev. S. P. Long, D.D. President 152 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, ROCK ISLAND Founded i860. This is the principal institution of higher education of the Augustana Synod. It has always been located within the Illinois Conference. It is owned and controlled by the Synod. This Conference has promoted its material growth and educational development from its very begin- ning. This institution of the early days of our synod is firmly in- trenched in the heart of our people. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Prov. 1. 7. DENKMANN MEMORIAL LIBRARY 153 , ~m ■ ■ 154 AUGUSTANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SEMINARY CHAPEL 155 Rev. Gustav Albert Andreen, Ph.D., D.D., K.V.O., R.N.O., President of the institution. Rev. Prof. O. Olsson, D.D., Former President, Deceased 1900. Rev. Prof. C. E. Lindberg, D.D., LL.D., R.N.O., K.V.O., Dean of the Theological Seminary 156 MINISTERS IN THE SERVICE OF AUGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WHO ARE MEM- BERS OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE Rev. Prof. J. G. U. Mau- Rev. Prof. Ira O. Nothstein, ritzon, B.D., R.N.O., A.M., Librarian Dean of the College. Rev. Prof. A. W. Kjell- strand, A.M., D.D. Rev. Prof. E. F. Bartholo- mew, Ph.D., D.D., L.H.D. Rev. Prof. Otto H. Bostrom, A.M., Ph.D. Rev. C. O. Granere, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Rev. Carl J. Johnson, B.D., Treasurer of the Institution 57 Rev. Prof. S. G. Youngert, Rev. Prof. Adolf Hult, D.D. Rev. Prof. S. J. Sebelius, B.D. Ph.D., S.T.D., R.N.O. Rev. Prof. Oscar N. Olson, B.D.. Rev. Prof. A. T. Lundholm, D.D. Rev. Prof. John P. Milton. B.D. 158 AUGUSTANA BOOK CONCERN The Publishing House of the Augustana Synod .rN AUGUSTANA BOOK CONCERN, ROCK ISLAND Mr. John G. Youngquist, Manager 159 Rev. Geo. A. Fahlund, D.D. Sunday School Secretary Rev. Carl J. Bengston, D.D., Editor-in-chief, Lutheran Companion Rev. Carl Kraft, B.D., Associate Editor, Augustana if:/;: '«&$< Rev. O. V. Holmgrain, D.D. Literature Secretary Anderson Rev. L. G. Abrahamson, Editor-in-chief, Augustana (See Bd. of Directors Augustana Hospital, Page 140) I 60 ®o tfje Memory of tfje Pastors anb ®eacf)er£ tofjoSe cijtef toorfe toas bone tottfjtn tjje bounb* of tfje SlltnotS Conference tfjeSe pages are bebtcateb tn appreciation anb gratttube. IN MEMORIAM PASTORS Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God : whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Heb. 13. 7. Rev. Dr. T. N. Hasselquist Born March 2, 1816; ordained 1839 died Feb. 4, 1891 Rev. Dr. A. R. Cervin Born April 20, 1823 ; ordained 1864 died Jan. 5, 1900 l62 Rev. Prof. L. P. Esbjorn Born Oct. 16, 1808; ordained 1832 died July 2, 1870 163 Rev. John Johnson Born July 21, 1822; ordained 18G0 : died Oct. 9, 1882 Rev. J. S. Benzon Born Oct. 19, 1833; ordained 1866; died March 13, 1889 Rev. O. C. T. Andren Born Sept. 21, 1824 ; ordained 1847 ; died June 11, 1870 64 *, Rev. A. P. Lindstrom Born Feb. 25, 1849 ; ordained 1882 died March 25, 1896 16 = Rev. Dr. A. J. Lindstrom Born May 14, 1843; ordained 1870 died Jan. 25, 1872 Rev. Prof. Carl Peter Rydholm Born May 31, 1843 ; ordained 1871 ; died Aug. 16, 1902 I 66 Rev. Carl John Malmberg Born Nov. 5, 1833; ordained 1861 died Aug. 12, 1885 Rev. Victor Setterdahl Born Jan. 20, 1844; ordained 1873 died Feb. 19, 1914 l67 Rev. H. O. Lindeblad Born March 5, 1845 ; ordained l! died Sept. 23, 1912 Rev. Fredrick Nibelius Born June 10, 1850; ordained 1882 died July 4, 1897 1 68 Rev. A. Challman Born Jan. 1, 1841 ; ordained IS"! died May 15, 1900 Rev. Victor Vixell Born Sept. 3, 1853 ; ordained 1884 died Sept. 4, 1902 I70 Rev. Nils Nordgren Born Dec. 20, 1839 ; ordained 1872 died 1921 Rev. Carl O. Olander Born Feb. 23, 1850; ordained 181 died 1918 Rev. Carl A. Backman Born May 24. 1853 ; ordained 1883 died March 6, 1888 171 Rev. Dr. S. P. A. Lindahl Born Nov. 8, 1843; ordained 1869 died March 27, 1908 172 Rev. Dr. C. A. Evald Born May 25, 1849 ; ordained 1872 died March 13, 1909 173 Rev. Dr. M. C. Ranseen Born April 6, 1858 ; ordained 1890 died June 1, 1920 Rev. Dr. F. A. Linder Born July 4, 1856 ; ordained 1883 died 1927 Rev. Dr. Nils Forsander Born Sept. 11, 1846 ; ordained 1873 died 1926 Rev. Dr. L. A. Johnston Born Aug. 12. 1855 : ordained 1881 died 1918 174 Rev. G. Peters Born Jan. 4, 1832 ; ordained 1860 died Oct. 26, 1918 I 75 Rev. Johan Vibelius Born Feb. 1, 1856 ; ordained 1884 died June 9, 1903 176 Rev. Gee. E. Youngdahl Horn June 25, I860; ordained 1888 died April 18, 1904 n\ Rev. Carl Granath Bom Nov. 6, 1850 ; ordained 1883 died Sept. 15, 1899 i 7 8 Rev. N. P. Sjostrom Born July 1, 1866; ordained 1895 died Feb. 6, 1912 179 Rev. C. P. Edblom Bom Sept. 14, 1862; ordained 1893; died 1924 Rev. A. W. Stark Born Nov. 2, 1854 ; ordained 1885 died 1921 8o Rev. Dr. P. M. Lindberg Born May 24, 1864 ; ordained 1889 died 1918 I«I er3K | ... «§^ ~ 3. Rev. A. Rodell Born April 9, 1853; ordained 181 died Aug. 23, 1897 182 Rev. Dr. C. A. Blomgren Born April 1, 1865; ordained 1888 died June 29, 1926 Rev. August Johnson Born March 15, 1856; ordained 1884 died 1916 i8j Rev. Dr. M. P. Oden Born Nov. 13, 1852; ordained 1879; died 1921 Rev. Dr. Carl Solomonson Born Oct. 31, 1871 ; ordained 1897 died Feb. 5, 1928 l8 4 Rev. T. S. Johnston Born March 12, 1871 ; ordained 1903 died 1918 Rev. G. A. Ekeberg Born April 8, 1850; ordained 1! died 1918 185 LAY MEMBERS WHOSE NAMES ARE PART OF THE HISTORY OF THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors: and their works do follow them. Rev. 14. 13. Dr. A. O. IierseH, 1853 — 1903 186 Mrs. Gustava Albertina Esbjorn, Rock Island. 1833—1925 A. G. Anderson, Rock Island. 1857— 1921 C. G. Thulin. Rock Island. 1^35—1902 Mrs. Emma Cervin, Rock Island. 1833—1915 187 Chas. P. Holmberg, Chicago. 1840—1902 Joh. A. Enander 1842—1910 Samuel Anderson, Chicago. 1840—1911 188 Theodore Freeman, Chicago. 1847—1916 Prof. A. W. Williamson 1838—1906 John E. Erlander. Rockford. 1826—191' C. G. Chinlund, Chicago. 1849—1918 Gustaf Johnson. Altona. 1835—1909 189 '-, V »5T;^, /. tm mmm mmmm m « mmmmM, umanu* mmm, mm amwswjms rata m ?Lit anuwcs aueuuk trK»;rMH ausj 5 rs,i*B*. .y v.. ""' ' MS' *. ^ ^7" r y^j;?^ Memorial Tablet erected 1928 by the Illinois Conference on the site of the First Lutheran Church, Moline, Illinois, where the Conference was organized in 1853. IQO INDEX Page A Review 5 President Augustana Synod 10 Officers Illinois Conference 11 Members Executive Board 13 Founders of the Illinois Conference 15 Sons and Daughters of the Founders of the Illinois Conference 16 The Word and the Sacraments 18 HOME MISSIONS Rock Island District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 19 Galesburg District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 33 Northern Chicago District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 44 Southern Chicago District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 57 Western Chicago District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 70 Rockford District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 80 La Porte District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 94 Paxton District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 101 Grand Rapids District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 106 Cadillac District, Churches, Parsonages, Pastors 113 FOREIGN MISSION, INNER MISSION, MISSSION TO THE JEWS Foreign Mission and Missionaries 120 The Augustana Inner Mission 123 Mission to the Jews 127 INSTITUTIONS Homes for Children 128 Homes for Aged 131 Augustana Hospital 136 Lutheran Hospital, Moline 144 Immanuel Woman's Home, Chicago 145 SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS Luther League 146 Lutheran Brotherhood 148 Woman's Missionary Society 149 Chicago Lutheran Bible School 152 AUGUSTANA COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Buildings 153 Ministers in the Service of the Institution 157 AUGUSTANA BOOK CONCERN Publishing House and Men in Its Service 159 IN MEMORIAM Ministers 162 Lay Members 186 191