Rev. C. J. Fricke
Rev. C. J. Fricke, of Aurora, Ill, was the next pastor of the church, being installed on May 2nd, 1909, by Prof. George Luecke of Conover, N. C.
Pastor Fricke, a man of ability, well trained and highly gifted, was an ardent missionary. He was never too tired to look up some member or wavering soul that needed the church, and many a mile did he walk in heat or cold to bring one more to church and Christ. An exceedingly active worker in the interest of his church and congregation. His enthusiasm spread to members and friends alike, bringing them to church to hear the word of God so ably propounded by him. Surely the Lord is pleased with such a faithful servant who labored with all his heart, soul and strength for the welfare of the souls entrusted to his care. During pastor Fricke's ministry of a little more than two years duration, the congregation prospered both materially and spiritually. When in November 1911, he accepted a call back to Aurora, his former charge, the congregation reluctantly bade him farewell, realizing that in a larger congregation and a wider field he could do more and greater work for the Lord, for which his strength and zeal so well fitted him.
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