and union with the Missouri congregation in our neighborhood [St. Paul’s] and with the Missouri Synod itself. It was advanced that the cause for separation is the punching of holes (Ausschlag) in the Word of God and the Confessions of our Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The primary opponents for the union with the neighboring congregation and Missouri Synod were ... [two men] …; yet they were not in a position to provide anything of an enlightening or supporting nature for their position. After lengthy debate, the proposal was made by Frank Sasse and seconded by a number of persons that:

"The congregation herewith separate itself from the Iowa Synod and continue independently as long as it deems it good."

A total of 30 voted, 24 votes for the proposal and six against.

RESOLVED that this resolution, signed by the designated officers of the congregation, be sent to the proper representative of the Iowa Synod immediately.

Afterward the Pastor spoke a word of admonition and counsel on the basis of Holy Scripture calling for peace and a mutual bearing of one another’s concerns. The meeting was adjourned with the Lord's prayer.

Gottfried Ehrat, Secretary

The majority of the congregation, who had been convinced in their hearts by the Word of God, remained content. Shortly after this decision to leave the Iowa Synod over reasons of conscience, due to the Iowa Synod's erroneous stance on the Word of God, Pastor Bucka received a call and was led to accept.

In heartfelt devotion to God and the desire to follow their Savior, the members of Immanuel stood firmly upon the inspired and in-errant Word of God, and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, emerged victorious and strengthened both in their faith and conviction to God's Holy Word. Here stands a momentous date in our history testifying to the power of God and the faithfulness of His people.

The Officers of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church 1889-1899:

Chairman: Fritz Sasse Anton Wolff Martin Sasse Carl Reusmann

Jacob Ehrat (1891-1894) (1889-1894) (1899- ) (1892-1894)

(1886-1894) Herman Marzahn John Horn John Sasse Adolph Thielmann

Ernst Oertwig (1892-1895) (1890-1894) (1899- ) (1894-1899)

(1894- ) Friedrich Lape Martin Lape Wm. Riechmann Gottfried Ehrat

(1894-1897) (1894-1899) (1899- ) (1899- )

Julius Hagen Henry Riechman

Elder: (1895-1898) (1894-1899) Secretary:

Father Knospe John Horn Jacob Ehrat Carl Reusmann

(1889-1892) (1897- ) (1894-1899) (1886-1890)

Jacob Schmid Harlin Lape Friedrich Marzahn

(1890-1902) Trustee: (1897-1902) (1890-1891)

Christian Luek Wm. Riechmann Edward Draeger Chris Riechmann

(1890-1891) (1885-1890) (1898-1903) (1891-1892)

Immanuel congregation held membership in the Iowa Synod until November 1912.

Some of the members of the congregation who held membership in the Iowa Synod were: