Contributing Institution: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church / Date: 1875 - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Date:: 1875
Description:: A letter from representatives of the Confederate Survivors Association to the vestry of the German Lutheran Church, asking them to set aside an area in their cemetery for veterans of the Civil War.

Date:: 1875
Description:: Vocation (or Call) addressed to Johannes Heckel by the Call Committee, advising him that they are inviting him to take the position. It refers to their unanimous agreement to the call - subject to the approval of the Bishop. "It was God's will that we were made aware of you and that we had you in our midst and will get to know you even better. We are convinced that you will be able to support our Honorable Pastor Dr. Mueller in his difficult work and in the internal and external building of our St. Matthew's Parish. So we recognize clearly and happily the finger of God and call you unanimously as our second preacher." The letter continues to express that, as a servant of the parish, he will preach God's word, help guide and lead the Church, educate children, etc.

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