# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S65
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

CONVENTION MINUTES

Dr. Arnold H. Grumm

The President read a moving letter from Vice-President Arnold
H. Grumm, in which he reported to the convention that he is suf-
fering from lung cancer. After paying tribute to this servant of
the Synod, Dr. Behnken led the convention in prayer in his behalf.
It was suggested that a copy of the prayer be forwarded to
Dr.Grumm. Another suggestion was offered that Dr.Grumm be
declared an Honorary Vice-President. Dr. Behnken ruled that this
could be done after the elections had taken place.

President’s Report

In his presidential report Dr. Behnken listed the various va-
cancies on boards and committees that were filled by appointment
or otherwise, named the servants of the Synod who had passed
away during this triennium, reported on the progress toward unity
being made within the Synodical Conference, dwelt at length on
relations with other Lutheran bodies, and pleaded with the mem-
bers of the Synod to remain faithful to the truth of Scripture no
matter what controversies might lie ahead. He also reported on
various trips to different parts of the world that had been taken
by him or by his representatives in the interest of the Synod.

Convention Agenda

Since no objection was offered, the convention program sub-
mitted by Dr. Behnken was adopted.

Addresses of Greeting

Dr. Clemens Hoopmann of Australia and President Oscar Nau-
mann of the Wisconsin Synod briefly addressed the convention.

Official Editors
The editors of the Lutheran Witness and the Lutheraner were
appointed as official editors.

Public Relations Resolution

The convention adopted a resolution (Today’s Business 93)
channeling all public announcements and interviews through the
Public Relations Committee.

Primary for President

Ballots were distributed for the write-in primary for the office
of president.

Ministers for a Ministering Church

A filmstrip and panel discussion explored the problem of pro-
ducing more ministers for a rapidly growing church.