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As can be seen in the image, the original Church Resolutions (Gemeindebeschlüsse) were struck through and an English version equivalent in meaning appears below it written in pencil. |
Consevervative Transliteration
Gemeindebeschlüsse.
Beschlossen: daß ein jedes von außenher zur Gemeinde
tretende Glied wenigsten 5 Thaler zur Gemeindekasse be-
zahlen soll, dabei aber das Wann und das Wie der Be-
zahlung dem Kirchenrath überlassen bleibt, je nach es demsel-
ben am bequemsten, und auch für den Zahler am leichtesten
erscheint
Sind aber die Eintretenden vermögendliche Leute, so wer-
den sie von selbst, da sie Kirche und Kircheneigenthum vor-
finden, freiwillig mehr bezahlen.
Congregational Resolutions
Resolved that from outside of the compregation
coming members pay at least $5.00 to
congregational treasury, but the when
and how of the payment is to be left up to
the Church Council as is convenient to
them and easiest to the joining member.
Are the joining members people of property
they will voluntarily give more, since they
joinning an established congregation
with Church property.
Modern German Version
Gemeindebeschlüsse.
Beschlossen: dass jedes von außerhalb der Gemeinde beitretende Mitglied
mindestens 5 Taler zur Gemeindekasse bezahlen soll, wobei jedoch das Wann und
das Wie der Bezahlung dem Kirchenrat überlassen bleibt, je nachdem es diesem am
bequemsten und auch für den Zahler am leichtesten erscheint.
Sind aber die Eintretenden vermögende Leute, so werden sie von sich aus, da sie
Kirche und Kircheneigentum vorfinden, freiwillig mehr bezahlen
Congregational Resolutions
Resolved that from outside of the compregation
coming members pay at least $5.00 to
congregational treasury, but the when
and how of the payment is to be left up to
the Church Council as is convenient to
them and easiest to the joining member.
Are the joining members people of property
they will voluntarily give more, since they
joinning an established congregation
with Church property.
English Translation
Church Resolutions
Resolved: that every member joining the congregation from outside shall pay at least 5 Thaler to the church treasury, but the time and method of payment shall be left to the Church Council, as it appears most convenient/suitable to them, and also easiest for the payer.
However, if those joining are wealthy people, they will voluntarily pay more on their own, as they find a church and church property already in place.