# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S551
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PUBLICATION MATTERS 551

30, it is impossible to include the financial statement covering
st triennium in this report; however, such financial statement
zbe distributed to the delegates at the time of the convention.
cknowledging with due gratitude the loyal co-operation of
hole personnel, the Literature Board, the Faculty of Con-
Seminary, the Board for Young People’s Literature, the
for Parish Education, and many others, we respectfully sub-
cour report. Rup. H. C. MEYER, Secretary

ACTION
Concerning Memorial 701, Report of Concordia Publishing
Blouse, Committee 8 brought in the following resolution, which
as adopted:
"WHEREAS, Authorization for the enlargement of Concordia
Publishing House has been previously granted by Synod; and
_.. WHEREAS, The urgent need for additional space is becoming
creasingly acute; therefore be it

Resolved, That such enlargement be carried into effect as soon

‘as practicable.

Placing Concordia Publishing House on a
Non-Profit Basis
(Unprinted Memorial 4)
This memorial, submitted by the Rev. Richard E. Kuehnert of
St. Charles, Mo., petitioned Synod to put our Publishing House
n a non-profit basis, similar to the policy of the American Bible
ciety, which publishes its Bibles at cost, since the business of
-the Church is to “make Christians” and not to make money for
the purposes of the Church. The necessary funds to carry out
. these purposes would be furnished by the Christians through their
freewill offerings.
ACTION

Committee 8 brought in the following resolution, which was
. adopted by Synod:
S Waereas, An unprinted memorial requests @ basic change in
> the business policy of Concordia Publishing House and calls for
the application of the principles of Christian stewardship toward
the elimination of all surplus; and ,
Wuereas, The business policy of Concordia Publishing House
has been characterized by efficiency and integrity; and
Wuereas, The work of God’s kingdom, in so far as it touches
the earth, must be conducted in a manner in keeping with ap-
-proved business and sound stewardship of funds; therefore be it
Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House continue its pres-
ent policy.