# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S586
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

16 PRESIDENT’S TRIENNIAL REPORT

service rendered by Dr. John C. Baur and all his co-w,
“Conquest for Christ” endeavor. Furthermore, let us
with gratitude to God the willing and wholeheart
of our pastors, teachers, congregations, schools, and Si
The 1950 convention was informed that the fz
two seminaries had been requested jointly to prepare-s
on “Engagement and Marriage.” By resolution. the
urged that this be done. The faculties met several times
this and other matters. Several weeks ago an offic 8B
the topic mentioned was received and mailed to ali
Your President, as he has done at former convenfio}
with wishes to direct the attention of all delegates to thes
we are here for a church convention. This means,
walk circumspectly and by our conduct and behavio
we are delegates of Christian congregations chosen fo
of carrying on the business of Christ’s kingdom. ‘He
should attend sessions promptly and regularly and.
to our Father’s business. Since we are at a church
we must avoid all lobbying, electioneering, and. all
propaganda behind the scenes. Church conventions are
from all pressure groups. The Father’s business is to.
“open and above board.” Delegates should not take .p:
venticles. There is no reason for any secret meetings.
are primed or influenced to vote for certain person
issues. These practices are prevalent at political conit
we saw on television last summer, but they are altogett
place at a church convention. If you have any ma
you may approach the respective committee and
views. If you feel that it is necessary, you will algogs
opportunity to discuss the matter on the floor of th
I sincerely hope that these words will be taken toh
our Houston convention may be free of all secret
As God's children let us conduct our Father’s busin
to the principles laid down in His Word and always
for it we are invoking the gracious guidance of the
Keeping in mind that we are assembled to conduc
business, let. us now get busy and address o rsel
important work in all faithfulness, with sincere consect
with the fervent prayer that our heavenly Father :
us with a rich measure of His Holy Spirit to guide
to grant us wisdom and understanding, and to sho
benedictions on the convention. .