# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S320
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424 CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS

Wuereas, In spite of this huge expenditure of over a million
dollars, Synod in 1948 received only six cents of every “church
dollar,” while it received about twice that much, or twelve cents
of every such dollar, in 1929; and

Wuereas, The Constitution, Article XI, expressly says, “The
officers of Synod must assume only such rights as have been ex-
pressly conferred upon them by Synod, and in everything per-
taining to their rights and the performance of their duties they
are responsible to Synod. .. . Synod at all times has the right to
call its officers to account”; now therefore be it

Resolved, That the above violation of Synod’s Constitution in
appointing a Synodical Stewardship Secretary and in allocating
$15,000 in the 1950 budget for such an unauthorized office be called
to the attention of Synod; and be it furthermore

Resolved, That we request Synod not to condone such uncon-
stitutional and unauthorized procedure on the part of its responsible
officials and not to grant its post factum consent or approval.

(Signed) (Rev.) J. Bertram, Fort Dodge, Iowa
(Dr.) P. E. Krerzmann, Cuba, Mo.
ZIon Ev. LUTHERAN CuurcuH, Cutcaco, It.
Cart G. Krusz, Pastor

Signatures attested by (Rev.) H. D. Mensine
Tinley Park, IIL, April 5, 1950

(531] .
Change Name of Synodical Radio Committee

The second annual Radio and Television Conference, held at
St. Louis, Mo., November 9—10, 1949, passed the following
resolution: ;

Resolved, That the General Synod. at its next convention be
asked to change the name of the Synodical Radio Committee to
read: “The Radio and Television Committee of The Lutheran

Church — Missouri Synod.” FRANCIS G. Gytz, Secretary

532
m7] Rename the Board for Higher Education
Wuenreas, The present name of the Board for Higher Education
does not accurately describe its true functions; and
Wnuereas, It has been maintained that this misleading name
acts as a deterrent in Synod-wide promotion; and
Whereas, The preparation of all professional church workers is
a responsibility of the entire Synod; be it therefore

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Resolved, That the name of the Board be changed to Board of
professional Training, and that its responsibility include all semi-
naries, colleges, and high schools owned and operated by Synod
and engaged in the preparation of pastors, teachers, and mis-
sionaries. York-Sewarp REGIoNAL CONFERENCE

Soutuern NesrasKxa District

‘ B. Hot, Secretary

[533]
Establish Department of Christian Stewardship
At the annual convention of the Lutheran La ,
ymen’s Le
held in Los Angeles, Calif, June 30—July 2, 1949, the following
memorial was adopted and is herewith presented for considera-
tion and adoption:
Wuereas, The need for a full-orbed pro isti
gram of Christian
stewardship throughout Synod has long been keenly felt; and
Wuereas, Our Church today is standing on the threshold of
a golden era of missionary expansion; and
Waereas, The great task of marshaling the vast resources of
time, talent, and treasure possessed by our people for Kingdom
building needs to be fully and properly organized; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Lutheran Laymen’s League, in national
convention assembled at Los Angeles, does hereby memorialize
ynod to create and establish a well-staffed D i
Synod “chip epartment of Chris-
tewar Aur. T. Witson, President
Oscar T. Doerr, Secretary

[534]
Create Office of Secretary of Christian Charity

The Board of Diréctors of the Atlantic District, in the meeting
of March 27, 1950, upon instructions from the District, assembled
at Bronxville, N. Y., June 28—July 1, 1948, to petition Synod to
restudy the welfare field of the Lutheran Church, resolved to
Touomit to the honorable Synod assembled in Milwaukee, Wis

une 21—30, 1950, i i: :
wae? its overture No. 526 of 1947 (Proceedings, p. 470),

Resolved, To petition the Ev i ,

ved, angelical Lutheran Synod of Mis-
souri, Ohio, and Other States to consider the creation of the Office

of Secretary of Christian Charity i

. covering th insti

tio d agencies, ’ ig the work of our institu-
Tae Artantic District

Cart M. Zorn, Secretary