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LUIHEHAN MERGER IS PROGRESSING

Ing together various sect lone of the Church into on* body. Fo- a number of years they have been growing tr j pettier In cooperation with the reault that in the planning for the (Our faun dredth anniversary of the beginning at < the Proteatant Reformation, which U being widely celebrated this year, a Joint committee was organized about two and a half year* ago. This com mlttee has launched many enterprises in which there have been hearty cooperation and perfect unanimity. The, goal of the United Lutheran Church seemed so desirable aa s ‘result of this cooperation 'hat on April II the committee made a request of the presidents of the three general bodies, the General Synod, the General Council and the United Synod in the South, to take steps toward complete union of these three bodies and to plan in such a way as to give opportunity to other portions of the church also to cooperate In such an effort to form a United

Lutheran Church.

The presidents acted immediately. The committee on constitution held several meetings and perfected a constitution which has already been approved by the General Synod, which met a few weeks ago in Chicago. The •ante will be presented to tbr General 1 Council tn Philadelphia in October and to the United Synod tn the Soylh at a I special conventloa la November at Salj ikbury, N. C. What the sentiment for : unification in the General Council la 1 may be seen by the action of Its special

coureutton -win be held and the United j b indicated by the following figures: Lutheran Church of America formed. The General Synod is supporting at

Thus tar. la the matters of faith, there has been abeolv.tely no dlfterencaa of aplnkm. ami tn the methods and prarUcee cad practical appUeatloa In the work at the church :be alight differ-

unity of aettoa seams certain. Possibly never la the history

of large

committee appointed two years ago to | frame a new constitution for the CounThi* committee met tn Atlantic

1 City the first week tn July, but Instead

I of framing a new eeastttuilon for their

Three Branches of Church in own body. u> t* submitted m October.

. _ . . . | they voted unanimously to

America I akes Action ! mend tbt propped plan for the United

I imiberan Church In America and the proposed constitution.*' After this con

amotion has then been approved by Lutherans of America bare been «be District Synods throughout the

' This Year

breaking records In the work of bring-

I United States and Canada, a general

there been anything which has worked so smoothly and developed so rapidly as this movement to unite o.' the church which hare

ted for 60 yeaia.

The magnitude at this movement la evidenced by a few facte and figursu. The largest of the three bodies la the General Council, which i Just 60 years ago. and which will brate its golden Jubilee In Philadelphia October. The General Council has 14 District Synods. 1763 ministers, 360* congregations and 800.SSI baptised members, niey have church property valued at IS 1.916.118 and raised during the past year/or all purposes

x>ut *6,100.000.

The General. Synod has 24 district synods. 1426 ministers. 1847 congregations. <69.721 baptised members. They have church property worth *26^50,and raised in round numbera about I3.000.0p0 during the past year. The United Synod in the South, which Is the smallest of the three bodies. has eight district synods. 261 ministers. 494 congregations. 72.462 baptised members, church property worth 62.672.634. and raised lu round numbers about *360.000 for all during the pest year. ‘This makes e total who are going Into thta union of ]6 district synods, 343:* ministers, 4*47 congregations. 1.343.075 baptised hers, with church property making a total of *61.729.035. 1 round numbera during the past year a total of about *8,450,P00. The extent of the work that this United Church will have on Its hi

the present time 274 mlesions in this country, distributee throughout 2* different States and the Dominion of Canada. The United Synod in the South has *4 missions distributed in the various portions of the South The General Council la at the present time supporting no leas fhkn 856 missions. covering the entire United Stairs and Canada, with the exception of the district covered by the Uniiso Synod In the South, including Alaska. This makes a total of 1213 missions. This la a larger number at missions than the total number of congr. gallons in existence In the Lutheran Church when the separation took place 60

years ago. .

To Celebrate the Reformation. The local Lutheran congregation will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Proteatan* Reformation, by a week of special events, beginning with Sunday. August 26th. Special religious observances, with visiting'speaker* assisting, will mark the two Sunday* which are included In the celebration. During all the intervening day* (except Saturday) there will be something doing each evening. An illustrated lecture, a sacred concert and a "Ladies* Aid” night, will be inter spereed with a "Community Night" a general reception of members

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Lei Freedom Ring Our nation is at war to maintain its traditions of librrty and justice for all men. ~ Men and Thrift are essential to victory. It may not be the privilege of every citizen to fight for his * country, but it is both his privilege and duty to enlist every available dollar in thrift's cause. An Interest-Bearing Account in thh Institution is one of the first means to individnai patriotism and Independence. First National Bank OCEAN CITY, N. J.

•TONE HARBOR. The Walton-Lockr cottage ha* a lark*- * rek-end party, including Hr. and Mrs. K C. Locke. Mr and Mrs Robert P Walton. Miss Dcrniece Wal ton. Mr*. W. L Smith. Mias Smith. Ml** Marlon Smith, and Wllilam 1..

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Mr and Mrs. Daniel Recaater. of Korsb Philadelphia, are guests of Dr and Mrs. J \V. Sldel. at Atretnol Mte Regtwtrr Is the maternal aunt of Dr Ridel Mr. Regester. who Is a veteran of the civil war. celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary on Thursday. Although shot through the leg at AnUrtam. be Is hale and hearty and enjoyed bis callers and congratulation*, lib the tost of youth. The Stone Harbor Water Works is ■ow running smoothly, thank* to the j new boiler which was Installed -ome Weeks ago. Dr. Sutcliffe, who is chairman of the Water Committee of Bor-, ouab Council. Is the happiest man In I town alnce complaints about the water j service have coased pouring in ou him At Borough Council meeting on MonJ

(lay evening the gravelling of First Avenue wa» ordered to be done at onrt- The South Jersey Really Cornpan* have the contract, which was awarded last winter. The ordinance

granting a franchise to the telephoiw i company was again ^Jd over, the Bril phone company failing to meet wit* the requests of Council for serml j additional pay stations in the cen-.n]

portion of the resort.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Surrogate at the coming Primaries, and earnestly solicit the support of all members of the Republican party HARRYS. DOUGLASS ThU adT.paid <*** by Harry S. D- jgla*.

Republican Voters . I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomhiaHen far AsauaUj on the Republican Ticket at the cooing Primary Elect! oc,.and will gmUj app-eciate your support. MARF LAFK. This AJv. la pal*) far by Mark Late

LUTHERAN WEEK SEA ISLE cfrY, N. J.

PROG RAMME SIWDAy. AUGUSTMk Congregational Service at il:oo A. M. Sunday School Rally at 2:30 P. M. Eveni' 7 Service at 8 o'clock Special Music • .“ Omr Heritage fram the Reformat urn. "

MONDAY, AUGUST27th Special Musical Program; Short Address and Special Motion Picture Entertainment [Net Proceed* for the Building Fund ] Tickets 35c each Five for $1 at the GARDEN THEATRE, Sea Isle City, at A' P. M.

TUESDA Y, A UG l ST .'Sth Church Reception at the Chajiel Given to the Friends of the Chutch. at $ P. M. IVEDNESDA Y, AUGUST39th COMMUNITY NIGHT at the Chapel Briel Addresses by Visiting Spcakcts, City Officials and Uocal Business Men BAND CONCERT on the Chuich I,uwn at 7:75

FRIDA >; AUGUST ftst Tne Junior MISSIONARY Society will hold a Hazaat of Plain and Fanc> Article?. Cakes, Pies, Candies, etc., ou the Pier from 3 to 9 P. M.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER _•«*

Congregational Rally. Refoimatiou H>

St-7 til*>11.

Music and

At ajo P. M.—C.iutiib Rally of Sunday School and Friend*.

[Special Otiering fa the Building tund. j M. Open-Air Services at Towiueud'* Inlet.

M.- SPFX IA I, C Hok v S am* SERMON, tccoid attendance

i* exj*ceted, come cash.

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