# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S948
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114 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

More residences: Since we already have three professors
three instructors and only five residences (two under Construction).
and since in 1955 we shall have to add another instructor andi,
1956 a sixth professor, bringing our teaching staff up to eight men:
and since renting homes is at present practically impossible (every.
body wants to sell, nobody wants to rent or lease), ‘therefore
in 1954 another duplex residence ought to be erected. We
Synod to grant us permission to construct another duplex
residence in 1954. If economic conditions do not change too
drastically, the cost of the requested duplex. residence will be
approximately $30,000.

Our Seminary Grounds need much attention, especially the
lawns around the building, which give our Seminary the Proper
appearance before the public. However, with the present hand
lawn mower the gardener cannot keep the lawns in proper condi-
tion. We therefore request Synod to equip our Seminary with
a motorized lawn mower.

request

Summary of Requests

1. Creation of two professorships for 1953;

2. Creation of a sixth professorship for 1955;

3. Construction of soundproof walls to provide more class-
rooms in 1953;

4. Construction of a second larger wing to take care of more
rooms for boarding students and to supply additional classrooms
for 1956; ‘

5. Construction of a second duplex residence in 1954;

6. A motorized lawn mower.

Since we hope that Synod’s Seminary in Greater Buenos Aires
will be permitted to serve also Chile and other neighboring coun-
tries in the very near future, as, for instance, it is already serving
Colombia, we ask that all of our present requests be considered
favorably for the greater extension of Christ’s kingdom in South
America. God give all of us ready and willing hearts and hands.

Asking the gracious Lord and God to give a special measure
of His Holy Spirit to the Forty-Second Convention of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod, we wish to remain most humbly

THe Boarp or Controt, Semmnarto Concorpra, Buenos AIRES

J. P. Horn, Secretary
S. H. Beckmann, Chairman

. ACTION
Regarding the requests in this report, Committee 2 recom-
mended the following resolutions, which were adopted:

SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES 115

Resolution 13

Waxereas, In 1950, when our college in Crespo was amalgamated
with our seminary in Buenos Aires, two professorships at the
college were discontinued and instead two men were appointed as
instructors; and

Wnereas, The increase in the student body of the present insti-
tution necessitated engaging additional instructors; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod grant permission to create two full
professorships at the institution in Argentina; and be it further

Resolved, To defer the action on the matter of creating a sixth
professorship till 1955 and instead to recommend to the Board of
Control of our institution in Argentina to meet immediate needs
through the appointment of instructors as needed. Be it further

Resolved, To grant permission to our brethren in Argentina
to make necessary renovations in the physical plant to provide
necessary classroom space, the cost involved being about $1,000
to $1,500.

Resolution 14

Wuereas, The seminary at Buenos Aires has a capacity of
31 students; and

Wuereas, The present student body numbers 30; and

Wuereas, New classes are received annually and the student
body may increase beyond the capacity of the present facilities
during the next triennium; be it therefore

Resolved, That. the Board for Missions in North and South
America make a careful study of the needs for expansion and of
the cost involved; and be it further

Resolved, That if the needs demand it, the Board of Directors
of Synod be empowered to make the necessary funds available for
the erection of a wing to our present building which will provide
additional dormitory and classroom space. Be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be empowered to pro-
vide additional professors’ residences as needed; and be it further

Resolved, That the request for a motorized lawn mower be
referred to the Board for Missions for inclusion in the regular
budget of the seminary.

Seminario Concordia, Porto Alegre, Brazil
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL
(Memorial 116)
The 31st convention of the Brazilian District, in sessions from
the 18th to the 25th of January, 1953, celebrated the 50th anniver-
sary of the Seminario Concérdia. Not only the opening sermon,