# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S309
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

308 SOCIAL MINISTRY

tries affiliated with the Synod to consider seriously and

prayerfully the transfer of all funds from banks doing business

with South Africa and the divestiture of all investments in

multinational corporations having investments in South
Africa; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod prepare and distribute appropri-

ate study and bibliographical materials throughout the Synod.

Bayview Lutheran Church

San Francisco, Calif.

Florence Smith, Secretary

8-20

To Assist the Poor

WHEREAS, Unprecedented inflation has had an extremely
severe effect in the poor communities that we seek to serve; and

WHEREAS, The poor people are the most severely hurt and
are often out of touch with helping agencies; therefore be it

Resolved, That the local congregations avail themselves of
the services of the existing public and private agencies to
alleviate these social conditions by identifying the needs of the
poor and assisting them in getting relief; and be it further

Resolved, That congregations maintain an ongoing in-
volvement with these agencies to make the Gospel applicable
to people we serve in these areas, and be it finally

Resolved, That the boards of social ministry of the Synod
and the Districts prepare materials to assist the pastors and
congregational social ministry committees in locating
resources to help the poor in obtaining assistance.

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

8-21
To Work for Fair Housing

WHEREAS, Current overall housing patterns and current
real estate practices continue to perpetuate growing Black
ghettos and segregated housing patterns for Blacks, even
though such segregation is against the law, and to a con-
siderable extent also among Hispanics and native Americans;
and

WHEREAS, The trend toward separate societies of Black and
White tragically continues despite the warnings and sug-
gestions of the Kerner Report of the 1960s; and

WHEREAS, Both Blacks and Whites are “deprived” when
they do not personally know one another; and

WHEREAS, Little has been done throughout our nation to
enforce the Fair Housing Act of 1968; and
WHEREAS, The Lord requires of us that we “do justice,” and
our Savior calls Christians “the salt of the earth”; therefore be
it
Resolved, That all members, congregations, and Districts of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod be encouraged to work
for fair housing for all Americans; and be it further
Resolved, That the synodical and District boards of social
ministry be urged to provide guidance to Lutheran Christians
in making fair housing a reality.
Board of Social Ministry and World Relief
Robert H. Mugge, Chairman
Leslie F. Weber, Executive Secretary