# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S483
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

498 MISSIONS

them with a desire to execute the responsibilities incumbe
them as disciples of their Lord; and

Wuereas, We realize that much more should and could be done
toward making the radio an effective means in the over-all mission
program of our Church; and

Wuereas, We have recognized the expediency of working
toward a co-ordination of our radio and missionary efforts and
have, therefore, invited Synod’s Executive Secretary to be an aq-
visory member of the Operating Committee of the Lutheran
Hour; and

Wuerzas, We desire an even greater co-ordination of the
Lutheran Hour with Synod’s regular mission program; be it
therefore

Resolved, That the Lutheran Laymen’s League, in convention
assembled at Milwaukee, Wis., June 18—20, 1950, humbly petition
The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod, also assembled in Mi]-
waukee, Wis., June 21—30, 1950, to consider the advisability of
closer co-ordination of the work of the Lutheran Hour and the
work of our several mission boards; and be it further

Resolved, That periodic meetings be inaugurated between the
Lutheran Hour Operating Committee and the synodical mission
staffs to discuss and implement the strategy of an aggressive
and progressive mission program.

This resolution was adopted by the Lutheran Laymen’s League
in convention assembled June 20, 1950. Be it

Resolved, That Synod express its appreciation of this progres-
sive move and invoke Heaven’s choicest blessings upon this special
ministry of the Gospel for the years that lie ahead.

ACTION
This resolution was adopted by Synod, as submitted by Com-
mittee 2.

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Resolution 16

Wueress, The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has
demonstrated by its continued activity a deep interest in the
Church’s mission program; and

Wuereas, The L.W.M.L. has granted considerable sums of
money for various mission projects to help further the Gospel of
salvation; be it therefore

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod as-
sembled in convention at Milwaukee, Wis., convey its gratitude
and appreciation to the L. W. M. L. for its gifts of love to the cause
of. Christ;. and .

nt upon

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That it implore God’s continued blessing upon the members
of the L. W. M. L. in order that they might continue in their fervent
love and devoted service to the Church.

ACTION
This resolution, submitted by Committee 2, was adopted.

Memorial Resolutions
(Submitted by Committee 2)
Resolution 17
Wuereas, It has pleased the Lord of the Church to ‘call home on
January 1, 1949, the soul of His servant Dr. F. Brand, who retired
on July 1, 1948, after serving faithfully as General Secretary of
Foreign Missions for over 20 years; be it therefore
Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod as-
sembled in convention at Milwaukee extend its sympathy to the
survivors, asking God to comfort them with the hope of a blessed
reunion in heaven; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family

of the deceased. Resolution 18

Wuereas, It has pleased the Lord of the Church to call home
on January 16, 1950, the soul of his servant Mr. Theo. Struckmeyer,
a member of the Board of Foreign Missions for more than 20 years;
be it therefore

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod as-
sembled in convention at Milwaukee, Wis., extend its sympathy to
his bereaved survivors, askitg God to comfort them in the hope
of a blessed reunion in heaven; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the family

of the deceased. Resolution 19

Wuereas, It has pleased the Lord of the Church to call home
the soul of the beloved wife of Dr. O. H. Schmidt, Executive
Secretary of Foreign Missions, while he was serving Synod in
the Far East; be it therefore

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod as-
sembled in convention at Milwaukee, Wis., extend its sympathy to
Dr. Schmidt, asking God to comfort him with the hope of a blessed
reunion in heaven; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to Dr. Schmidt.

ACTION
Synod adopted these resolutions.