# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S674
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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Wuereas, The work of the General Relief Board, by authoriza-
tion of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, as defined in the
Handbook, is of a world-wide scope, being directed to the problems
of people in this country and in foreign countries, be it therefore
. Resolved, That the name of the said Board be changed to
Board of World Relief, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod.

2

WuerEas, The Scope and nature of the General Relief Board
is such that’ a larger number of members is required on the Board
to formulate and direct the program; and ;

Wuereas, The Board of Directors has recognized the need
of a larger personnel on said Board by appointing three additional
members;, be it

Resolved, That the convention change the official Handbook
to read: “The Board of World Relief shall consist of six members
—three pastors and three laymen — who shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors. In consultation with the Board of World
Relief, the Board of Directors shall fill any vacancy.”

3.
Wuereas, The Relief Board has undertaken an enlarged, syste-
matic, and international program of physical relief; and
Wuereas, This program requires greater attention than the
appointed members of the Board of Relief, who also have other
duties, can give; and
 Wuergas, The Board of Directors has authorized the procure-