# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S271
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PUBLICATIONS 271

Tract Mission
RESOLUTION 2, COMMITTEE 8

Memorial 702, page 551, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The distribution of Christian tracts is invaluable in
the dissemination of God’s Word; and

Wuersas, Such distribution has proved its effectiveness in soul
winning, especially in our foreign fields; and

Wuereas, Reports indicate that this distribution has also, in
a measure, counteracted anti-Christian printed materials; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That we commend Concordia Publishing House for
having established the Concordia Tract Mission; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage all congregations to avail them-
selves of the tracts and also to give tangible support to the pro-
gram, directly and also through synodical appropriations.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of the General Literature Board
RESOLUTION 3, COMMITTEE 8

Memorial 702, page 548, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The General Literature Board has worked faithfully
in initiating and encouraging the publication of Christian literature
to serve the church’s needs; and

Wuereas, The Board has been responsible for giving our
church such valuable works as seven volumes of Luther’s Works;
The Sermon and the Propers; From Teens to Marriage; Little Visits
with God; and similar outstanding publications during the past
triennium; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention commend the General Litera-
ture Board for its fine work and encourage the members to con-
tinue their great service to the church.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Young People’s Literature Board
RESOLUTION 4, COMMITTEE 8 - |

Memorial 703, page 554, Reports and Memorials

_ Wuereas, The Young People’s Literature Board advises that
Dr. John Theodore Mueller has served the board as chairman for
thirty years; and

Wuereas, He has performed his responsibilities most efficiently
and faithfully; and :