# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S669
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FINANCIAL MATTERS

Synodical Fund-Raising Service
(Memorial 804)

Since our congregations from time to time are faced with the
necessity of raising funds for building churches, schools, additions,
and for the reducing of debts; and

Since such campaigns usually are more successful if directed
by specialists in fund-raising; and

Since large sums of money have been paid by the congrega-
tions of Synod to fund-raising corporations not connected with
our Synod; and

Since it is obvious that there are definite advantages to be
gained by having those fully familiar with our teachings and
practices direct such major collections; be it therefore

Resolved, That we, the members of Emmanuel Congregation
of Baltimore, Maryland, petition Synod to adopt a resolution
authorizing the Board of Directors to study this matter and, if
found feasible, to authorize some existing Board, such as the Stew-
ardship or Mission Board, to engage one or more men, preferably
laymen (because of the shortage of ministers and teachers), who
would be trained for such work; and be it further

Resolved, That the cost of establishing and maintaining such
a fund-raising service be met by charging the congregations or
church agencies using such service a fee proportionate to the size
of the fund to be raised and in proportion to the time consumed,
naturally all necessary expenses of printing and publicity con-
nected with such fund-raising to be borne by the congregations
or agencies. EMMANUEL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

J. VERNON LEMMERT, President
MELviIn TRIMBLE, Secretary

ACTION
Synod adopted Resolution 5, as follows:
Subject: Fund-Raising Service

Wuereas, Our congregations from time to time are faced with
the necessity of raising funds for building churches, schools, addi-
tions, and for the reducing of debts; and

Wuereas, Many of our congregations are employing specialists
in fund-raising because such campaigns are often more success-

ful; and