# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S660
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the adoption of the Pension Plan in October, 1937; and

c. WHEREAS, It is also highly gratifying and commendable
our congregations or employers are responding favorably to Synod’,
Suggestion of increasing their contributions to the Fund at the
rate of 1% each year, beginning with January 1, 1951, unt]
they all reach 8% by 1954, and after that year Continue to Con.
tribute at this rate annually; and

d. Wurreas, We realize that even this last-adopted method,
while steadily and gradually increasing the funds for further Pen.
sion benefits, etc., still does not adequately meet present-day re.
quirements; and

e. WHEREAS, Present-day economic conditions have resulted in
decreasing the purchasing value of the dollar, thus making it ex.

ents to live a normal life, especially if they have no other income
to meet current expenses ‘besides that of the Pension allowance;
therefore be it

f. Resolved, That we petition the delegates of the 42d Regular
Convention of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, assembled
at Houston, Tex., to consider the Possibility of increasing the
present minimum Pension of $60 to $75 a month for the worker

and the present minimum Pension of $30 to $37.50 a month for
the widow.

g. Because the appropriation in behalf of our Board of Support
and Pensions during 1953 makes no Provision for an increased
Pension; therefore be it

h. Resolved, That the increased Pension go into effect as of
February 1, 1954,

55.

Increase of Ceiling on Earnings of the Pensioners 10.47 b(3)

a. Wuereas, The cost of living has greatly increased these past
three years; and

b. Wuereas, The ceiling adopted by Synod in 1947, namely,
$90 a month, on the earnings from part-time activity on the part of
a Pensioner no longer is in keeping with living costs; and

c. Wuereas, Synod’s Board of Directors has already, during this
interim, permitted the Board of Support and Pensions to operate
with a ceiling of $120 a month on the earnings from part-time
church or secular work; therefore be it

d. Resolved, That 10.47 b(3) be amended to read as follows:

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