# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S723
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS , 139

‘ow therefore, we ask that Synod’s resolution to submit the
sion of the Handbook to pastors, teachers, conferences, circuits,
éongregations for consideration at least one year in advance
e next synodical meeting at which the revision is to be con-
ered, be carried out. ;

FarrMoNT CONFERENCE, MINNESOTA DISTRICT

E. Kozera, Secretary

1]
‘1 Postpone Adoption of Synodical Handbook Revision

Wuerzas, The proposed Synodical Handbook ought to be thor-
ughly studied and discussed before being adopted; and
Wuenreas, The proposed Synodical Handbook was published too
te’ ‘to be given adequate consideration before the Saginaw con-
ention of 1944; and
Wuerzas, At least some of the proposed changes are scheduled
ér due consideration in conferences that cannot well be held
efore this year’s general convention; and
Wuengas, The greatest possible unanimity ought to be achieved
efore final action is taken in this matter; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the South Wisconsin Pastoral Conference,

“by this overture respectfully request our Synod, assembled at
Saginaw in 1944, to postpone adoption of the new Synodical Hand-

book. Cart SCHINNERER, Chairman
H.I. Naumann, Secretary

- [522]
Disapproval of Revision of Synodical Handbook

‘EsTEEMED BRETHREN:

| The undersigned three years ago voiced their disapproval of
certain changes of the Synodical Handbook proposed to the Fort

certain changes proposed to the Saginaw convention. They fear
that these proposed changes may affect them adversely, particularly
_ because of the small size of their congregation. And they regret-
fully wish to inform Synod that they may find themselves com-
pelled to withdraw their membership of ten years’ duration from
‘Synod in the event that their misgivings in these matters are not.
removed. These misgivings are as follows:

1. We find that PSH (Proposed Synodical Handbook) 107 is
not to be found in the old Synodical Handbook (SH), and that it
violates God’s Word and Art. VII of the constitution.

Wayne convention. They again wish to voice their disapproval of

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