Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Theme is focused on hospitality and our call to be Christ to the world. With the growing faction of orthodoxy in the Church, many are focused on spiritual worthiness versus gospel hospitality. They miss the message!
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Theme is focused on hospitality and our call to be Christ to the world. With the growing faction of orthodoxy in the Church, many are focused on spiritual worthiness versus gospel hospitality. They miss the message!
Experiencing Life is the theme of the spring 2021 edition of The Anchor newsletter of All Saints by the Lake Anglican Parish Church in Dorval, Québec. Read about the ways in which families are living through the pandemic, with gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings, in spite of the harsh reality of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Our monthly news letter is now available to read online. You can pick up a hard copy at church each Sunday during our in person service outside at 10:30AM
If I go back some twenty or so years, I remember our family and friends gathering back in my wife’s hometown for many weddings, baptisms, and other sacraments. But as time has moved on and age begins to creep up on our generation, it seems that recently we have gathered all too often to mourn the death of one of our loved ones.
And so, this afternoon we remember the life and the love of Vincent. And while Vincent was physically and emotionally dis-abled – when it came to love he had the capacity to be very ‘able’ indeed. Being in the season of Lent while writing this homily gave me reason to pause and to believe that in some respect I think Vincent had an advantage over most, if not all of us.
What was that advantage…and how did he impact the lives around him? Check it out…
First Christian Church of Abingdon January the "Voice" Newsletter 2016Sandy Ratliff
First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month.
Experiencing Life is the theme of the spring 2021 edition of The Anchor newsletter of All Saints by the Lake Anglican Parish Church in Dorval, Québec. Read about the ways in which families are living through the pandemic, with gratitude and thanksgiving for the blessings, in spite of the harsh reality of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Our monthly news letter is now available to read online. You can pick up a hard copy at church each Sunday during our in person service outside at 10:30AM
If I go back some twenty or so years, I remember our family and friends gathering back in my wife’s hometown for many weddings, baptisms, and other sacraments. But as time has moved on and age begins to creep up on our generation, it seems that recently we have gathered all too often to mourn the death of one of our loved ones.
And so, this afternoon we remember the life and the love of Vincent. And while Vincent was physically and emotionally dis-abled – when it came to love he had the capacity to be very ‘able’ indeed. Being in the season of Lent while writing this homily gave me reason to pause and to believe that in some respect I think Vincent had an advantage over most, if not all of us.
What was that advantage…and how did he impact the lives around him? Check it out…
First Christian Church of Abingdon January the "Voice" Newsletter 2016Sandy Ratliff
First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month.
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1. Vol. XXVIII. Salem, Va., September, 1924 NO·9
THE MESSENGERPublished by the Lutheran Orphan Home of the South.
"SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME."
Building Campaign Announcement ofthe
Lutheran Orphan Home ofthe South
The Home, for the first time in its thirty-six years, is making a
general appeal throughout the Lutheran Church in the South for
funds for building purposes.
The friends of the Home have realized for many years the need
for new buildings and improved equipment. At each meeting of
the Trustees the necessity for new buildings becomes more apparent.
Each year the general conditions of the place grow worse. Noone
who visits the present edifice fails to realize how urgent is the neces-
sity for new and sanitary buildings and equipment.
Each Parish in the South which will co-operate in providing
funds for suitable buildings for our foster children is requested to
observe one Week during the period between November 21 andt
December 14, for subscribing an amount which they will consider as
their share of the total required.
The Pastor of each Parish is asked to appoint a committee to
take charge of the campaign. Literature and supplies will be sent
to these Parish Committees by the Campaign Chairman, J. Luther
Sieber, D. D., and all possible help will be rendered them in getting
this touching appeal before the hearts of the people.
Almost every week needy children have been turned away from
the Home because of lack of facilities. The Board of Trustees now
has decided to relieve this distressing situation without delay.
During recent month's the matter has been brought to the atten-
tion of church bodies in all the Synods of the South and action favor-
able to the cause has resulted.
(Continued on Page 3)
The Board has therefore authorized the Executive Committee
2. 2
THE MESSENGER
THE MESSENGER
Published monthly by
THE LUTHERAN ORPHAN HOME
Salem, Virginia.
RA'l'E OF sun SCRIPTION
Single subscril)tion, one year 25c
To one address, ten copies or more,
10c each.
All. subscriptions must be paid in
advance.
Entered at the post office in Salem,
Virginia, as second class matter.
Acceptance for mailing at special
rate of. postag-e provided for 111 SectIOn
1103. Act of October 3, 1917, a.uthorized
October 20, 1920.
HOME DIRECTORY
President cf the Board-
]. Luther Sieber, D. D.
Secretary and Treasurer-
R. W. Kime, Esq.
Superintendent-
Rev. E. VV. Leslie
Superintendent-e1ect-
G. R. Santmiers
Physician-
G. A. L. Kolmer, M. D.
Matron-
Mrs. L. B. Spracher
Housekeeper-
Miss Elizabeth Stegar
Teachers and Supervisors-
Mrs. G. V. Ruhl
Miss M. McSherry
Miss Myrtle Cutshawl
Mrs. Janie Bailey
Mrs. Cora 'Vheeler
Mrs. E. W. Leslie
Farm Manager-
]. S. Cri tselous
Office Secretary-
Miss Mabel Leslie
Executive Committee of the Board
of Trustees
]. Luther Sieber, D. D.
G. W. Tompkins
C. Markley
G. B. Morehead
R. W. Kirne
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Synod of Georgia
George W. Hunt
Synod of Mississippi
George 1. Derrick
Synod of North Carolina
W. H. Beckerdite
W. r. Fink, D. D.
W. F. Lopp
E. :M. Minnich
Rev. G. H. C. Park
D. A. Yoder
Rev. ]. L. Yost
Synod of South Carolina
]. Henry Dreyer
Synod of Virginia
]. A. Alexander
Rev. S. C. Ballentine
A. M. Bowman
W. A. Buckhar t
]. A. Huffard, D. D.
E. L. Keiser
R. W. Kime
Rev. ]. W. Link
C. Markley
G. B. Morehead
Rev. Paul Royer
]. ]. Scherer, D. D.
]. Luther Sieber, D. D.
Rev. ]. W. Shuey
G. W. Tompkins
SUPERINTENDENT -ELECT
Since the resignation last June
of Rev. E. W. Leslie as Superin-
tendent of the Home, the Execu-
tive Committee, charged with en-
gaging a new superintendent, has
be'en giving this matter most
careful consideration.
The Committee is very happy
indeed to be able to announce at
this time, with the approval of the
Board of Trustees, that Mr. G. R.
San tmiers has accepted this call.
Mr. Santmiers brings to the
Lutheran Orphan Home of the
South a wealth of experience in
administrative and Christian ser-
vice. His success in his business
marks him as an executive of abil-
ity. His deep spiritual experience
has found expression in a wide
range of Christian activity. He'
loves children.
Mr. Santmiers
new work as
December first,
enters upon his
superintendent
3. THE MESSENGER 3
At a special meeting of the
Board in Salem, October 7th, the
following general plans were
approved:
To undertake to raise a sum of
$200,000.00 to meet the most The Home is a g01l1g concern
pressing needs. and as such is rendering a valua-
To conduct the intensive cam-. ble service to the Church in the
paign during the last week of South. M~ny c?i~dren have been
November and the first two blessed by Its ministry.
weeks of December. I
. . Every Parish in the Sou!h wi.ll
To provide accommodation for be requested to take part 111this
an increased number of children. effort. Pastors will be asked to
appoint committees and report
their names to Campaign Head-
quarters, 321 Terry Building,
Roanoke, Virginia. The com-
mittee should include the pastor,
and at least one man and one
woman in each congregation.
To provide vocational training
for the children.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE
BUILDING CAMPAIGN
(Continued from Page I)
of the Board to conduct the cam-
paign.
There is nothing before the
Church at present that has greater
claim upon our sympathy and our
time than the cause of these help-
less little children. The responsi-
bility for the care of these little
ones is not on the Board alone.
Every Lutheran of the South has
a definite responsibility to do
every thing he can. Weare count-
ing on every reader of this paper
to be a helper.
Can we depend on you?
The Plan
To erect buildings on the cot-
tage plan, not to exceed forty
children to each cottage.
To provide for the care and
placement of babies.
The campaign is now being or-
ganized. Everybody will want to
help. All will be called upon. Do
not hesitate when you are called
upon.
The Home children are appre-
ciative. If each member of our
church could visit the Home and
have a little hand put into his in
trusting search of the love for
which a small heart is hungering
there would be no campaign.
Their goodness and their affec-
tion make the heart and the
pocket book overflow.
The Board of Trustees after
careful deliberation has decided
to build on the site formerly occu-
pied by Elizabeth College. The
present property will be sold as
advantageously as possible. The
lands, buildings, and endowment
of the Home are conservatively
estimately to be worth $180,000.
The funds being sought in this
campaign will be added to the
real assets of the Home as there
is no indebtedness. That so much
value should be developed in the
thirty-six years of the Home's
history without a general appeal
is a surprise to all who know the
facts.
No soliciting should be done un-
til instructions from Headquar-
ters are received. These will be
sent as soon as names of Parish
Committees are received at the
Campaign Headquarters.
4. 4 THE MESSENGER
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What is the Orphan Home?
A Home in the Master's name for some of His children; the only Home
of our church in the South.
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Where is it located?
It is located at Salem, Virginia.
How many children live there?
There are ninety-six there now.
When was it founded?
The Home was founded in 1888.
Is there a farm at the Home?
Yes. One hundred and fifty acres altogether right at the edge of Salem,
seven miles from Roanoke. The location is ideal. The church and school
facilities are excellent. The children have all the advantages of both city and
country life.
Do they have their own cows?
Yes, ten of them, which the older boys milk. Last year the children
drank over 3,600 gallons of milk.
Does the Home have its own school?
Yes, the Home conducts its own schools.
Are the children at the Home given religious training?
Yes, daily. Twenty-two from the Home family were confirmed at the
College Lutheran Church last. Palm Sunday. The pastor of the College
Church is the pastor of the Home.
Why does the Church maintain an Orphan Home?
In obedience to Jesus' command, "Feed My lambs."
Did Jesus love little children?
Yes. He said, "Suffer little children to come unto Me, and forbid them
not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." When He was asked who
should be greatest in His Kingdom, He picked up a little child and pointed
to him.
Is the building at the Home suitable?
No. It was not designed for. its present use and is over-crowded. New
buildings designed to meet the requirements of such a home are MOST
URGENTLY needed.
For how long has the building been unsuitable?
It was never quite suitable and as long as ten years ago was called "A
reproach to our great church."
Is there plenty of room at the Home?
No. There are many applications for admission which cannot be granted.
Some of the conditions under which the children have to live are deplorable.
What is being done to improve these conditions?
Under the leadership of the Board of Trustees of the Home, the five
Synods of the South are uniting in a financial campaign to secure $200,000.00
with which to build at once an administration and school building and four
cottages.
"INASMUCH AS YE HAVE DONE IT UNrO {)NE OF THE LEAST OF THESE-."