# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S163
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MISSIONS 163

Resolved, That Synod urge congregations in these metropolitan
areas to consider these American Indians their responsibility.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Intensify the Work Among the Blind
RESOLUTION 14, COMMITTEE 2
Memorial 403, page 352, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Special opportunities to minister to the spiritual and
temporal needs of the blind are enjoyed by congregations located
near schools for the blind; and

Wuereas, Integration with society is the goal toward which we
should strive in ministering to these people; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations so situated be urged to avail
themselves of every opportunity to render such God-pleasing serv-
ice; and be it further

Resolved, That all congregations be mindful of their obligation
to reach out with the saving Gospel to the unchurched blind in
the country.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Expression of Thanks to Transcription Committee

RESOLUTION 15, COMMITTEE 2
Memorial 403, page 350, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Many women of our church, in the assistance of the
Board for Missions to the Blind, have selflessly devoted their time
and skills to the transcription of literature into Braille; therefore
be it

Resolved, That this convention, through the office of Executive
Secretary W. Storm, express its sincere thanks to them for their
splendid efforts.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Recognizing the Consecrated Labor of
the Rev. O. C. Schroeder

RESOLUTION 16, COMMITTEE 2
Memorial 403, page 351, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Rev. O. C. Schroeder of Chicago has completed
50 years of consecrated labor in ministering to the blind and

deaf; and