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

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XXXXXXX uf penn .flaeab . We 'WW CARL HALTER As this is being Written the Christmas lights of the manger scene outside the office Window are spreading color over the first snow of winter. Through my open door l can hear a carol being sung somewhere. Some of you haven't had enough even after caroling since 7:00 o'clock this evening. lt is now l0:30 on the night of the annual Christmas Sing . When you read these Words the memory of the manger scene and the carols Will be more distant than it was on the night of December l7, but l hope and believe it will still be strong. This is our hope for all the memories which you will have of your years at Concordia. Some of them are pictured in this book. Perhaps, however, the most significant and lasting ones cannot be pictured at all but can only be stored in the soul. We hope that these memories, and those which future sons and daughters of Concordia will share, Will serve to enrich your lives, and to form a bond with us who remain behind as you leave. if Carl Halter Dean of Students XXXXXXX

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Zin Memoriam PROP. R. T. ROHLFING Before us We see the picture of a man whose love for his church and un- tiring efforts toward his calling will never be forgotten. Professor Richard T. Rohlfing served the Lord as mission pastor at St. lohn's Lutheran Church, Townsend, Wisconsin tor two years and as instructor at Concordia, River Forest for over thirty-five years. Professor Rohlfing continued his studies while at Concordia and he re- ceived the degree of Master of Music from Northwestern University, Evanston, in 1937. While at Concordia, Professor Rohlfing served as director of the concert band from 1925 until 1950. l-le became Chairman of the Division of Music at Concordia in 1947. During his tenure in this office he played an important role in the design and construction of the Music Center on the Concordia cam- pus. He also published three Christmas Cantatas and various selections for piano and band. ln the midst of continuing his never ending devotion to the Kingdom of God, Professor Rohlfing was called to his heavenly home, April 13, 1958. Our memories of him will never be forgotten. Be thou faithful unto death, and 1 will give thee a crown of life - Rev. 2, 10.

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XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Our Lord once told His Church: Behold, l have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it. CRevelation 3:83. This is a very large promise for the most courageous and trusting heart. lt is a blank check, signed by our Lord, to the treasure of success in the Work of the kingdom. lt is not uncommon for young graduates of this College - or any college, for that matter - to assume their initial responsibilities in their vocation with the highest of ideals, the noblest of ambi- tions, and brightest of dreams for future successes. Practical people smile tolerantly at them, and wait to Wear these young idealists down to the nub of mediocrity. My dear son or daughter in Christ, you Will meet many experiences which can corrode the metal of your ambition, stifle the outlets of your spirit, and quench the flame of your enthusiasm for the Gospel and for the ministry. You can bring yourself to the point Where you rationalize your slothful- ness away, defend your rut of commonplace and trite performance, and excuse your little efforts in a great cause. But lesus Christ Will not let you settle for puny peanut prayers, nor Will He cease to lay claim to the best that is in you. You were bought at too high a price for Him to smile upon unfaithfulness. Give Him your heart, your talents, and your best, and He Will always give you Open Doors. While others assert that the impossible is no longer possible, give Him a chance to prove that With God all things are possible. Your optimistic friend in Christ, lffftwfs Martin L. Koehneke President 'H M25:5df2 7-'com 0212 p2e5z'dent M. L KOEHNEKE