# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S461
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462 MISSIONS

denominations come to attention, and sectarian, church~abandoneg
groups of Deaf request resumption of church services from Lu.
therans, our Lutheran Board; with faith, good understanding, con-
siderable vision, and sound judgment, has already, under God’s
blessings, encouraged its missionaries in such a degree and has
conducted the fiscal phase of this Lutheran Mission in such a man.
ner, that the Lutheran Mission for the Deaf, in its effectiveness ang
scope, ranks with the best of other church bodies’ missions in
this “silent ministry” in America. The Deaf of America know that
the Lutheran Church has a progressive program and that we keep
faith with them.

3. By virtue of their handicap, Deaf and Hard of Hearing per-
sons must find employment and also reside in metropolitan areas
where they can make a respectable living as self-reliant citizens.
The Lutheran Board and its missionaries, at the command of Jesus
(Matt. 28:19-20) are dedicating their time and energy in such
a manner as to reach as many persons as possible with the means
at our disposal. This necessitates concentrating our missionary
efforts on the respective groups, in the interest of God-pleasing
stewardship, and also necessitates an ever-increasing staff of
competent, full-time ministers in this field, to keep pace with the
demands for adequate service. Be it therefore
_ Resolved, That we very respectfully commend to The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod the program and work of the
Lutheran Board of Missions to the Deaf, its Executive Secretary,
Dr. John L. Salvner, and his advisory staff of regional assistants
(missionaries) in this field; and be it further

Resolved, That this congregation with equal enthusiasm and
respect commend this Board to The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, for the splendid program it is carrying on through periodical
letters and through its missionaries, to train the Deaf and the
Hard of Hearing in more and proportionate giving, and more com-
plete support of the Gospel work carried on in their midst.

Hoty Cross LuTHERAN CHURCH FOR THE DeaF

Watter H. Viets, Secretary
Wa tter H. Maack, President

Encourage Synod to Continue Work Among the Deaf
. (Memorial 411)
Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, through

‘its Board of Missions to the Deaf, by the grace of God, today
operates on a nation-wide basis; and

Wuereas, Our work among the Deaf at present leads all the

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protestant denominations in number of ordained workers (may
God keep us ever humble, that it may so continue); and

Wuereas, Our beloved Synod has been alert and forward-
looking in supplying needs for houses of worship for the Deaf in
all parts of the nation; be it therefore

Resolved, That the Dixie Deaf Lutheran Conference, consisting
of laymen and pastors from Deaf churches in the English, Okla-
homa, Southern, Southern Illinois, Texas, and Western Districts,
meeting in Memphis, Tenn., January 28 and 29, 1950, recognize,

thank, and commend our Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod and >

the members of its past and present Boards of Missions to the
Deaf, for its extensive program of Gospel work among the Deaf
in the United States and parts of Canada, undertaken and con-
tinued with the help of God; and be it further

Resolved, That this Conference respectfully urge and. en-
courage our Synod to continue in this blessed work, and especially
in the matter of assisting the Deaf by the erection and purchase
of suitable houses of worship in larger centers of adult Deaf
population; and be it further

Resolved, That this Conference go on record in favor of en-
couraging our Lutheran Deaf to aid one another, individually and
by congregational action, by giving and lending financial support
to one another, as the Lord enables them, in promoting present
and future building projects.

Drxtz Dear LUTHERAN CONFERENCE

Francis G. Gye, Secretary
Watrer H. Maack, Chairman

ACTION
Upon recommendation of Committee 2, Synod resolved:

Resolution 6

Wuereas, The Lord has graciously blessed our work among
the Deaf and many souls have been won for Christ; and

Wuereas, There is much work still to be done in the De
world; be it therefore
Resolved,

1. That we acknowledge with deep gratitude the great blessings
showered upon our work, commending also our workers for their
faithful labors; .

2. That we request hearing congregations and their. pastors
to consider the spiritual welfare of the Deaf in their community

‘ their responsibility, especially in places where our work has not

yet been established;

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