# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S126
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RESOLUTIONS

Wuereas, A number of these partner churches are
celebrating anniversaries during the next triennium;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Synod, on behalf of
our church body, convey congratulations to

The Lutheran Church of Nigeria ....-----+ ee 0000? 50th (1936-86)
The Lutheran Church in the Philippines ...------- 40th (1946-86)
The China Evangelical Lutheran Church Taiwan ... 35th (1952-87)
The Japan Lutheran Church ....-----00 eect 40th (1948-88)
The Gutnius Lutheran Church, Papua New Guinea - 40th (1948-88)
The Lutheran Church in Korea .-------- 7-007 7" 30th (1958-88)
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana ....--- 30th (1958-88)

and assure them of our prayers and our earnest desire to
continue working with them in the joyous task of sharing
the Good News of God’s love in Christ to all.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Recognize Dr. Oswald Hoffmann
RESOLUTION 1-17
Report 1-06 (CW, p. 28)

Wuereas, The Reverend Doctor Oswald Hoffmann has
served as a powerful witness to the Gospel of the Lord
Jesus Christ as speaker on “The Lutheran Hour” for over
30 years; and

Wuereas, Dr. Hoffmann has served His Lord in many
distinguished ways throughout his ministry in The Lu-
theran Church—Missouri Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention recognize Dr.
Hoffmann and express its gratitude to Almighty God for
what He has accomplished through the ministry of this
capable and dedicated messenger of the Gospel; and be it
further

Resolved, That the delegates show their gratitude by
rising and joining in singing the doxology.

Action: Adopted (3).