# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S35
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MISSIONS 35

1-18A

To Encourage the Synod to Reaffirm
Its Role in the Ministry
of the National Indian Lutheran Board

WHEREAS, The National Indian Lutheran Board (NILB)
and the Indian Ministry Desk of the Lutheran Council in the
U.S.A. have provided important services to native Americans,
especially in the area of social ministry; and

WHEREAS, The NILB has developed an effective network of
services to native Americans in cities, small towns, and on
tribal lands, offering assistance to the voung and tothe elderly,
to the sick and to the hungry. to the confused and to the
dispossessed; and

WHEREAS, The Synod President, J. A. O. Preus, has affirmed
the NILB program as an important ministry; and

WHEREAS, The Synod’s Board of Directors has extended
participation in the NILB; and

WHEREAS, The NILB provides an effective nationwide
program at minimal expense to the Synod: therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank God for the opportunities
for service and understanding provided for the past 10 vears by
the NILB; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm its role in the ministry of
the NILB by committing itself to providing its “fair share”
annually to meet the administrative costs of the Indian
Ministry Desk; and be it finally

Resolved, That the congregations of the Synod be encour-
aged to support NILB ministry projects through an Indian
Concerns Sunday and to continue efforts to build bridges of
understanding with native American people.

First Lutheran Church
Helena, Mont.

Lowell L. Bartels, President
Marilyn Rasmussen, Secretary

Identical! or similar:

1-18B to 1-18H

Eastern Shore, Cheriton, Va.
Trinity, Spencerport, N.Y.
St. Mark’s, Wausau, Wis.
Grace, Warminster, Pa.
Trinity, Wellsville, N.Y.
Concordia, Denver, Colo.
Our Savior, Sparks, Nev.

Martin C. Poch
Charles N. Goehring
James R. Wiebel
Philip H. Kraft

D. K. Schroeder
Paul Russell

Roland Gruenwald

To Recognize Anniversary
of National Indian Lutheran Board

WHEREAS, The National Indian Lutheran Board is presently
celebrating its 10th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The National Indian Lutheran Board has madea
positive contribution to both The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod and the American Indian community during the past 10
years; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
recognize the efforts and contributions of the National Indian
Lutheran Board during the past 10 years, join in this 10th
anniversary celebration, and continue its relationship with the
National Indian Lutheran Board during the coming years.

Messiah Lutheran Church
Citrus Heights, Calif.

Robert A. Behnke, President
Norman C. Nelson, Secretary

1-20
To Continue Involvement with NILB

WHEREAS, The National Indian Lutheran Board through its
10 years of service has become a viable and effective structure
through which ministry to native Americans has been effected;
and

WHEREAS, Through the NILB many American Indians have
come to see the compassion and concern of Christ in the
Lutheran Church and Lutheran Christians; and

WHEREAS, A common concern and witness on the part of
Lutheran bodies is desirable to prevent duplication of services;
and

WHEREAS, The NILB utilizes native Americans as staff and

consultants, giving grass-roots input concerning needs and
methods of meeting needs; therefore be it

Resolved, That, upon the unanimous recommendation of
social ministry chairpersons from 28 Districts, the Board of
Social Ministry and World Relief represent the LCMS in
continuing its support and participation in the Indian Desk of
LCUSA and the National Indian Lutheran Board; and be it
further

Resolved, That the synodical convention thus reaffirm its
commitment to this important ministry.

Board of Social Ministry and World Relief
Robert Mugge, Chairman
Leslie F. Weber, Executive Secretary

1-21A

To Encourage Continued Word
and Sacrament Ministries Among American
Indians in Conjunction with Existing
Social Ministry Programs

WHEREAS, The Lord continues to bless our Christian witness
among American Indians; and

WHEREAS, The American Indian Advisory Council of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has begun an aggressive
ministry of Word and Sacrament among American Indians;
an

WHEREAS, Our Synod’s participation in the work of the
National Indian Lutheran Board (NILB) and the Indian desk
of the Lutheran Council in the U.S.A. (LCUSA) continues as a
vital arm of our ministry among American Indians; therefore
be it ,

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
commend and encourage the American Indian Advisory
Council to continue its ongoing Christian witness through
Word and Sacrament; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod authorize continued, enthusiastic
participation in the ministry of the NILB and the Indian desk
of LCUSA.

Northwest District
D. C. Schroeder, Secretary

Identical or similar:

1-21B
Board of Directors,

Florida-Georgia District Theodore W. Eisold

1-22
To Plan for Indian Work

WHEREAS, The American Indian Advisory Council of the
Board for Missions has recommended that a “Word and Deed”
ministry be established for American Indian people; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Social Ministry and World Relief
recognizes the importance of acomprehensive ministry for all
people, including the American Indian people; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Social Ministry and World Relief