# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1962_S143 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 142 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 8 to carrry out the assignments given to it by the Synod in 1947, 1950, 1953, and 1959; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod encourage its members to examine and evaluate the findings and conclusions of Engagement and Marriage and Sex and the Church; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod direct requests for formal doctrinal and practical statements regarding entrance into marriage to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations; and be it finally Resolved, That said commission, study, report to the Synod. after adequate Action: This resolution was adopted. Indexing Periodicals Published by The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod RESOLUTION 8-07 Unprinted Memorial 718, pp. 94—97, Today’s Business Wuereas, The Synod adopted the resolution encour- aging Concordia Publishing House to publish a continu- ing index of the Synod’s magazines and periodicals (1959); and Wuereas, A special committee appointed by Con- cordia Publishing House has restudied the 1959 resolu- tion and has recommended that favorable action be taken in implementing this resolution; therefore be it Resolved, That this convention direct Concordia Publishing House to publish a continuing index of the Synod’s magazines and periodicals; and be it further Resolved, That any deficits involved in publishing the index be assumed by the Synod. Action: This resolution was adopted. Report of Concordia Tract Mission RESOLUTION 8-08 Report 707, pp. 306, 307, Reports and Memorials Wuereas, Concordia Tract Mission has been engaged in tract distribution for 344 years and has responded to the needs of congregations and individuals through- out the world; and Wuereas, The Lord of the church is providing ever- increasing opportunities for distribution of Christian tracts, especially in areas where our church’s missionary outreach is limited; therefore be it Resolved, That we commend the Concordia Tract Mission and its director for this valuable contribution to the missionary outreach of the church; and be it further Resolved, That we encourage congregations, organi- zations, and individuals to support the Concordia Tract Mission and to make diligent and prayerful use of its materials. Action: This resolution was adopted. Report of Young People’s Literature Board RESOLUTION 8-09 Report 703, pp. 301, 302, Reports and Memorials Resolved, That we accept the report of the Young People’s Literature Board with thanks and commend this board for its faithful work in the promotion of literature for children and young people of the church and in the promotion of libraries that will ably serve our Lutheran parishes and schools. Action: This resolution was adopted. To Provide for Wider Distribution of the Book of “Reports and Memorials” RESOLUTION 8-10 Memorial 713, pp. 308, 309, Reports and Memorials Wuereas, The book of Reports and Memorials of the convention of the Synod has become a large volume with much detailed information essential specifically for pastors, teachers, and lay delegates to conventions; and Wuereas, The cost of producing this volume for wider distribution would involve additional expense which may not have proportionate benefits to the Synod; and Wuergas, The Lutheran Witness and other publica- tions disseminate much information about convention business both before and after conventions; and Wuereas, It is desirable that members of the Synod who specifically request a copy of the book of Reports and Memorials be given the opportunity to secure one; therefore be it Resolved, That additional copies of the book of Re- ports and Memorials be made available through Con- cordia Publishing House at cost to members of the Synod desiring them; and be it further Resolved, That details of implementing this be left to the management of Concordia Publishing House. Action: This resolution was adopted. Report of the Committee for Research RESOLUTION 8-11 Report 1107, pp. 380, 382, Reports and Memorials Wuereas, The Committee for Research has examined and properly processed 122 projects since its inception; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod commend this committee for its oustanding contributions in this research en- deavor. Action: This resolution was adopted.