# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S221
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PARISH EDUCATION 221
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there should be no objection if an individual or an organiza-
od decides to sponsor and support Lutheran Boys and

project was originally sponsored by the Lutheran Business
lib of Greater Cleveland. This organization has since dis-
faed its support of the project, and nothing further has been
: Conclusion
#ihe..Board for Parish Education calls upon Synod to rejoice
rogress that has been made in parish education during the
ennium. There has been real progress in providing for the
#iston and improvement of our facilities for Christian educa-
children, youth, and adults. As with all Spiritual blessings,
successes in the field of Christian education are a definite
of Almighty God. Let us not forget to thank Him for these
As a Synod we may well recognize that through Chris-
,@ducation we are definitely building our beloved Church.
fonly as our people become firmly rooted in the Word that
i ve the spiritual power that is necessary for Kingdom work.

Board for Parish Education expresses its appreciation to
‘In one way or another, helped the Board in its activities
the past triennium. Special thanks are due to the Presi-
Synod, the Board of Directors of Synod, the Department
plicity, the Department of Stewardship, Missionary Education
motion, the management of Concordia Publishing House,
arious subcommittees which worked under the direction
‘Board. We are grateful, too, for the wholehearted: co-
ion: that. we have received from our District leaders in edu-
;tnembers of District Boards, and the District Superintendents.
reciate also the many evidences of co-operation from the
our pastors, teachers, Sunday school superintendents, and
‘of local Boards of Christian Education — who in their
“communities have provided inspiring leadership to the
use’ of Christian education. May God’s richest blessings