Concordia University Chicago - Pillars Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

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We dedicate this book to Dr. Alfred F. Schmieding, who during his 34 years of consecrated service here at Con- cordia, has greatly contributed to the Christian development of those who have been instructed by him. During these years, he has served as Supervisor of Student Teaching, Direc- tor of Athletics, Chairman of the Educa- tional Policies Committee and of the Education and Psychology Division. l-le also has been a valuable asset in the area of administration, filling the posi- tion of registrar, academic dean, and acting president. l-le has likewise served on a number of synodical corn- mittees and boards. Not only has he been a powerful ex- ample of a devout servant of the Word, meobcafion Dr. Alfred Schmieding , but he has through undaunted labor, added to the literary works of the Church, especially in the field of child study. Many developments have taken place during his residence as a mem- ber of our faculty, but the most note- worthy one is, as Dr. Schmieding stated, The institution has through all these changes and transitions main- tained its devout interest in its objective -namely, the fostering of Christian education. lt is, therefore, with praise and thanksgiving to God that we dedicate this yearbook to Dr. Schmieding, truly a faithful steward of our Lord lesus Christ. tttttttttttttt

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.X4 e:f5CLg8 l 0l'l'l p 2fiLJ8l'lt HTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ln the Name of lesus! When Heinrich Heine, that great Ger- man poet, came upon the armless statue of Venus of Milo, he was much disturbed. He marveled at its beauty, at its grace of line, its flawless form, and he agreed it was a masterpiece of molded life! What do you think of it? a friend beside him asked. Ah, she is beautiful, but then, she has no arms to hold fast to humanity! Your arms and hands are Christ's to hold fast to humanity. lt is your holy task to be Gods instruments to mold the lives of men and Women and chil- dren, to fashion by the Spirits direction masterpieces of the Christian life. Your hands are the hands of Christ to lead people to His Cross so that in its shadow they might find rest for their souls, joy for their hearts, and meaning for their lives. You are crucified with Christ, and men should see the prints of the nails in your hands. He loves the people whom you will serve. He has died and risen for them. His arms embrace all mankind in a full- hearted expression of His sacrificial love. May your hands hold fast to hu- manity, and may you find a thrilling ministry in taking people by the hand and saying: Come and see my Lord! P,,.frQ4w,Q, M. L. Koehneke President