# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S1112
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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MISSIONS 433

own more prosperous country, whose churches, homes,
jfastrial structures have, by the mercies .of God, thus far
the destructions of war. Such help should be made avail-_
particularly to our brethren who are behind the Iron
as long as such help is still possible according to the laws

country. “H. Harms, D. D.
“A. F. Boszin, Secretary
“O. A. GzIseman, S. T. D., Chairman”

four Board is thankful for the guidance which it has received
bh this report of the European Survey Commission and for
ablishment of principles and policies upon which all of our
Europe is to be established. We are of the opinion that
prk which the present personnel of our Board or our succes-
g may do in Europe will ever be able to ignore these policies
{ principles, and we would urge Synod to endorse this report

policies and principles as a proper guideline for the future

york in our Church. Boarp ror EuRoPEAN AFFAIRS
Be: Wa trter C. Dar, Secretary

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8 Committee 2 recommended, and Synod resolved:

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. Resolution 36

x FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR EUROPEAN MISSIONS

* Wuereas, Experience has shown that it is becoming increas-
ingly difficult to guide and administer the affairs of our European
missions; and

Wuereas, The appointment of a field representative, whose

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duty it would be to work more closely and directly with these ;

several mission fields in Europe, would alleviate many of the
existing difficulties; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for European Affairs in conjunction
with the Board of Directors of Synod appoint a field representative
for Europe as soon as conditions warrant it, and for as long a time
as is necessary.

Committee 2 recommended, and Synod resolved:

Resolution 40
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. F. C. STREUFERT
AS SECRETARY OF MISSIONS
Wuereas, The various mission reports presented to this Con-
vention demonstrate that the Lord has so signally blessed the
mission program of our Church; and
Wuerras, Next to the blessing of Almighty God this growth

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