# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S217
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ADMINISTRATION 215

8.55 Members and Board of Directors of the
Lutheran Church Extension Fund—
Missouri Synod

Except to the extent expressly provided elsewhere
in these Bylaws, specifically naming the Lutheran
Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod, none of
the provisions of these Bylaws shall be applicable to
the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri
Synod or to the members and directors of the Lutheran
Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod, the same
being subject only to the terms and conditions of the
articles of incorporation and bylaws of that cor-
poration.

The members of the Lutheran Church Extension
Fund—Missouri Synod shall consist of the persons
who constitute the Board for Church Extension of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and would
continue in this capacity until July 1, 1981. The
members of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—
Missouri Synod would then consist of representatives
of each of the participating Districts, an individual
designated by the President of the Synod, the
Treasurer of the Synod, and such individuals as are
appointed by the Board of Directors of the Synod in
compliance with the terms and conditions of the
Bylaws of that corporation.

8.55 Members and Board of Directors of the
Lutheran Church Extension Fund—
Missouri Synod

Except to the extent expressly provided elsewhere
in these Bylaws, specifically naming the Lutheran
Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod, none of
the provisions of these Bylaws shall be applicable to
the Lutheran Church Extension Fund—Missouri
Synod or to the members and directors of the Lutheran
Church Extension Fund—Missouri Synod, the same
being subject only to the terms and conditions of the
articles of incorporation and bylaws of that
corporation.

The members of the Lutheran Church Extension
Fund—Missouri Synod shall consist of representa-
tives of each of the participating Districts, an indi-
vidual designated by the President of the Synod, the
Treasurer of the Synod, and such individuals as are
appointed by the Board of Directors of the Synod in
compliance with the terms and conditions of the
Bylaws of that corporation.

LCEF Board of Directors and
Church Extension Board
D.D. Claussen, Chairman
Winfried Graebner, Secretary

4-30
To Endorse Increased Foreign Aid

WHEREAS, Hunger, malnutrition, disease, illiteracy, and
poverty continue to claim the lives of more than 12 million
people each year, most of whom are children under age 5; and

WHEREAS, Additional millions of people never reach the full
potential of their humanity that God intends for His people;
and

WHEREAS, Many of the hardships, burdens, and deaths of
people in developing countries of the world can be prevented if
greater sharing occurs; and

WHEREAS, The Christian compassion demonstrated through
our World Relief program brings much help to those in need,
but greater assistance from the developed nations of the world
toward those in developing countries could eliminate much of
their poverty; and

WHEREAS, The United States has contributed less than .27
percent of its gross national product in its assistance to Third
World countries, ranking the U.S. 13th among the families of
nations; therefore be it

/ Resolved, That the LCMS respectfully but urgently call

/ upon the United States and the Canadian governments to

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increase their foreign aid to at least the level recommended by

and poverty in the Third World, and be it further

Resolved, That we as a church continue to demonstrate our
concern by encouraging our members to “skip a meal once a
week and save a life” by contributing the cost of a meal to our
World Relief/World Hunger program.

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

‘ \ te United Nations (.7 percent GNP) in order to combat hunger

4-31

To Further Role of Ethnic Groups
Within the Church

WHEREAS, There is the need toimplement the commission of
ministering to all nations by enlarging the role of ethnic groups
within the administration and mission of the Synod; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Southern District encourage the Synod
to nominate and appoint people of various ethnic backgrounds

to offices, boards, commissions, and committees of the Synod;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Southern District encourage the synod-
ical Board of Directors and synodical convention to continue to
support the Commission on Black Ministry and be it finally
Resolved, That the Southern District request synodical
conventions to seek out ministries to specialized needs of
various ethnic groups.
Southern District
Richard E. Kuehnert Jr., Secretary

4-32

To Invite the Synod
to Meet in Indianapolis

WHEREAS, The Indiana District in convention assembled,
June 1978, resolved to invite the Synod to convene in Indian-
apolis in 1983; and

WHEREAS, The Synod has signed an agreement with the St.
Louis Convention Bureau for three consecutive conventions
(1979, 1981, 1983); and

WHEREAS, The Indiana District is still eager to host The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention in its midst;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Indiana District invite The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod to meet in Indianapolis in 1984, if the
Synod elects to conduct triennial conventions, or in 1983, if the
Synod continues to meet biennially.

Indiana District
Donald Biester, Secretary

4-33
To Equalize Convention Travel Costs

WHEREAS, The ever-increasing travel costs of delegates from
more remote areas to synodical conventions present a heavy
financial burden on their congregations and Districts; and

WHEREAS, Also in this area the savings of those nearer to the
convention location may well become a supply for the wants of
others, thereby fostering more of an equality; therefore be it

Resolved, That the delegate travel costs normally paid by