# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S641
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

creased activity in the Church in radio work have en-
sphere in which this Committee should be active if it
-its purpose; therefore be it

solved, That Synod set aside the sum of $5,000 annually for
of this Committee, subject to the approval of the Fiscal

as, Synod may undertake through other boards or com-
the establishment of radio stations in foreign fields as the
ity provides; and

Resolved, That Synod’s Radio Committee be consulted by all
? boards or committees planning such radio activity, if such
is directly supported by synodical funds.

ACTION
Synod adopted these resolutions.

Report on Station KFUO
(Memorial 1003)
., Station KFUO, on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis,
9., is the only radio station owned and operated by our Missouri
od. As in the past, so also during the triennium intervening
tween the last convention of Synod and the present the Station
sought to discharge its responsibility as an agency of our Church
prominently featuring the Gospel in its daily programs. A reg-
ylar Sunday feature were the two morning services of Pilgrim
iv. Lutheran Church, St. Louis. The morning chapel exercises of
: Concordia Seminary likewise were broadcast when the school was
in session. In addition, much of the Station’s broadcasting time was
devoted to Bible study, religious programs designed for different
age groups, and the music of the Christian Church. Letters from
teners and other evidence prove that Station KFUO has been
blessing to many within the Station’s range, to whom KFUO has
brought the comfort and salvation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
“ Aside from the $10,000 which Synod has placed in the Con-
Pe tingent Reserve Fund, Radio Station KFUO for its income depends
on the support given it by individuals and groups. No commercial
programs are carried. The Lord has blessed our Station under this
setup, and willing hands of such as are within reach of the Station
and also far beyond have supported the Station so freely with their
gifts that it is able to carry the heavy financial burden which now
amounts to approximately $100,000 a year. Our Church owes a
debt of gratitude to these supporters of Station KFUO.
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