# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S305
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

PUBLIC RELATIONS 305

Wuenreas, The acceptance of various materials from our church
by television and radio stations has been quite conducive to better
public relations; and

Wuereas, Many theaters and television stations have co-oper-
ated in showing the Martin Luther film in their areas; therefore
be it

Resolved, That this convention express its thanks for the
coverage which our church has received in these areas of communi-
cation during the past triennium; and be it also

Resolved, That the Department of Public Relations be encour-
aged to use this resolution to inform the various agencies of com-
munication of the gratitude of this convention.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The Lutheran Hour
RESOLUTION 5, COMMITTEE 12

Memorial 1008, page 694, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Lord has blessed the radio ministry of the
Lutheran Laymen’s League with evident demonstrations of the
power of His Spirit through the Gospel broadcasts of The Lu-
theran Hour and The Family Worship Hour; and

Wuereas, This radio ministry now employs more than 1,600
stations in 69 countries and may be heard in more than 100 lands
in 59 languages and shows particular effectiveness where it is
actively employed in support of a resident ministry or mission
endeavor; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, in
acknowledgment of the blessings of God, implore His continued
guidance and benediction upon the radio ministry of the Lutheran
Laymen’s League, so that this ministry may still be extended and
intensified in providing a global witness for Christ and in direct
support of the Synod’s work; and be it further

Resolved, That all congregations of the Synod be urged to uti-
lize the activities and broadcasts of The Lutheran Hour and the
Family Worship Hour in co-ordinating them with their respective
efforts, and to support this radio ministry through regular prayers
at their church services and meetings and through the financial
contributions of their memberships; and be it further

Resolved, That the congregations of the Synod be encouraged