# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1962_S168
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SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND MISCELLANEOUS 167

To Dismiss a Congregation and Its Pastor
from Synod
RESOLUTION 13-26
Unprinted Memorial 324-A

Wuereas, It is the opinion of your committee on the
basis of first-hand information that the charges made
in this memorial are based on hearsay and are unsup-
ported by facts; and

Whereas, The procedure prescribed by the Synod’s
Handbook (5.21 ff.) were not adhered to in this case,
and Scriptural principles were not followed; therefore
be it

Resolved, That this memorial be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted in place of
canceled Resolution 13-10, page 163.

A Christian’s Attitude Toward War
RESOLUTION 13-27
Unprinted Memorial 1130, p.509, Today’s Business
Action: This resolution was withdrawn by Floor

Committee 13.
Nore: See Resolution 7-04, page 138.

Expression of Sympathy to the Niermann
and Brockopp Families
RESOLUTION 13-28

Wuereas, The Reverend H. W. Niermann, Cheyenne,
Wyo., President of the Southern Nebraska District, was
called from this convention on June 20 to attend the
funeral of his sister in Denver, Colo.; and

Wuereas, Word has been received at this convention
that the Reverend Walter Brockopp, pastor of Trinity
Lutheran Church, Ogallala, Nebr., died as the result
of an automobile accident; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Secretary of our Synod express
our sincere Christian sympathy to the Niermann and
Brockopp families in this hour of their sorrow.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

. Request by the Commission on Fraternal
Organizations for Full-Time Director
of Activities
RESOLUTION 13-29
Memorial 640, p. 288, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, Since June 1961 the Commission on Fra-

ternal Organizations has had the assistance of a semi-
nary graduate student on a part-time basis; and
Wuereas, Twenty-eight (28) of our Districts now
have their own committees on unchristian and anti-
Christian fraternal societies; and
Wuereas, The Commission on Fraternal Organiza-
tions of the Synod has provided valuable “Guidelines

for District Commissions” (Let There Be Light, Vol.
III, No. 2, June 1962); therefore be it

Resolved, That all Districts of the Synod be urged
to have their own Commission on Fraternal Organiza-
tions and that these commissions seek the advice and
assistance of the synodical commission whenever neces-
sary; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be urged to
continue to provide the necessary funds to enable the
Commission on Fraternal Organizations to carry on its
work efficiently.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Vote of Thanks to the Survey
Commission
RESOLUTION 13-30

Action: This resolution was withdrawn because this
matter had been taken care of through Resolution 6-54.

The Lutheran Laymen’s League
and Evolution
RESOLUTION 13-31
Unprinted Memorial 1129, p. 116, Today’s Business
WHEREAS, Your committee recognizes the fact that

The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod does not advo-
cate or tolerate the theory of evolution*as truth; and
Wuereas, The person in question in Unprinted Me-
morial 1129 (Today’s Business, p.116), is a member in
good standing of one of our congregations; and
Wuereas, The Lutheran Laymen’s League had made
adequate provision for the supervision of the selection
of its convention speakers through its Board of Gov-
ernors and its pastoral adviser; therefore be it
Resolved, That this memorial be declined.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

Printing of Devotional Essays
RESOLUTION 13-32

Wuereas, The devotional essays of this convention
have been very inspiring and would prove helpful to
others who did not have the privilege of hearing them;
therefore be it

Resolved, That they be printed in the ProcrEprncs
of this convention or in another suitable manner at the
discretion and under the supervision of Concordia Pub-
lishing House.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Vote of Thanks
RESOLUTION 13-33
Resolved, That we express our sincere gratitude to:

1. God for giving the Reverend Doctor John W.
Behnken the health and strength to carry on his ardu-
ous task during this convention;