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It has been a satisfying harvest. A joyous harvest spirit has come into the hearts of the population who only a few weeks ago were battling with extreme famine.
Certainly the harvest, comparatively speaking, is only a moderate one, nevertheless one is pleased because in comparison with last year's terrible harvest failure and because the people had to make due with extremely small supplies, it appears plentiful to them and makes them happy, even though in actuality the harvest produced only a moderate yield. After last year most colonists doubted that they would live to experience the joy of a good harvest. That it has come to this we owe to God as the giver of all things and to the fraternal assistance of the American people, especially our people and comrades in faith. Of late I am always and again asked to say a very warm thank-you by various districts to our brethren outside who assisted in this effort.
Considering the state of affairs of the National Lutheran Council, repeatedly being attacked by the enemies of Christ and His church in ridiculous ways, their efforts could not be as widespread as those of the ARA (American Relief Administration - translator). He who knows the facts however, knows that the Lutheran Church and its representatives did more to alleviate the emergency than their enemies. Not only did they eliminate the oppressive shortages of the families of Pastors and Schoolmasters and strengthened so many men so that they might continue the practise of their offices, but also brought much light and comfort to the many houses of community members. There a lonely old person, there an abandoned widow, there a sick person in pain, were refreshed by gifts of love which were handed to them in brotherly love. To be sure, the Pastors and church councils distributing the gifts had to withstand heavy criticism from within and without, but notwithstanding, they gladly took up this work in the knowledge that it was a blessing to their fellow man and done?to the honor of God. May God repay the true love of the brethren in America.
With brotherly greetings,
Pastor F. Wacker (Norka)
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Still, we dare not sit on our hands, we must still harness all our forces in order to lessen the effects of this great famine. He who gives quickly, gives doubly!
The National Lutheran Council sends donations for the support of the elderly, sick, weak, the many widows and orphans, as well as Food Drafts and Clothing Drafts, used and ready-made clothing, for all of the colonies.
So writes the undersigned:
National Lutheran Committee for Russia
Rev. L. Hopp, Chairman
Hastings, Nebraska
Certainly the harvest, comparatively speaking, is only a moderate one, nevertheless one is pleased because in comparison with last year's terrible harvest failure and because the people had to make due with extremely small supplies, it appears plentiful to them and makes them happy, even though in actuality the harvest produced only a moderate yield. After last year most colonists doubted that they would live to experience the joy of a good harvest. That it has come to this we owe to God as the giver of all things and to the fraternal assistance of the American people, especially our people and comrades in faith. Of late I am always and again asked to say a very warm thank-you by various districts to our brethren outside who assisted in this effort.
Considering the state of affairs of the National Lutheran Council, repeatedly being attacked by the enemies of Christ and His church in ridiculous ways, their efforts could not be as widespread as those of the ARA (American Relief Administration - translator). He who knows the facts however, knows that the Lutheran Church and its representatives did more to alleviate the emergency than their enemies. Not only did they eliminate the oppressive shortages of the families of Pastors and Schoolmasters and strengthened so many men so that they might continue the practise of their offices, but also brought much light and comfort to the many houses of community members. There a lonely old person, there an abandoned widow, there a sick person in pain, were refreshed by gifts of love which were handed to them in brotherly love. To be sure, the Pastors and church councils distributing the gifts had to withstand heavy criticism from within and without, but notwithstanding, they gladly took up this work in the knowledge that it was a blessing to their fellow man and done?to the honor of God. May God repay the true love of the brethren in America.
With brotherly greetings,
Pastor F. Wacker (Norka)
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Still, we dare not sit on our hands, we must still harness all our forces in order to lessen the effects of this great famine. He who gives quickly, gives doubly!
The National Lutheran Council sends donations for the support of the elderly, sick, weak, the many widows and orphans, as well as Food Drafts and Clothing Drafts, used and ready-made clothing, for all of the colonies.
So writes the undersigned:
National Lutheran Committee for Russia
Rev. L. Hopp, Chairman
Hastings, Nebraska
Sources
Die Welt-Post, December 21, 1922, page 7.
This translation provided courtesy of Hugh Lichtenwald.
This translation provided courtesy of Hugh Lichtenwald.
Last updated Month 6, 2016.
