# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S166
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166 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 9

in the affected areas to recognize in this disaster a real
opportunity to “do good unto all men, especially unto
them who are of the household of faith”; and be it
finally

Resolved, That we commend the Synod’s Board of
World Relief for its immediate response to the needs of
those who because of this disaster are suffering hardship.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Commend and Encourage the Commission
on Social Action

RESOLUTION 9-02

Report 9-01 (CW, pp. 326—329)

Wuereas, The Commission on Social Action, estab-
lished by resolution of the 1962 Cleveland convention,
has expended much time and effort in studying the so-
cial issues of our day and in securing “position papers”
on subjects of critical concern in these complex areas;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we accept the report of the Commis-
sion on Social Action and commend the members of the
commission for their diligence and faithfulness in ad-
dressing themselves to the vital concerns which have
come to their attention, particularly in their formula-
tions of a Christian, Biblical, and Lutheran ideology and
pattern of action on questions of current social concern;
and be it further

Resolved, That the commission continue its work as
established by the Cleveland convention resolution of
1962; and be it further

Resolved, That the commission be authorized to ini-
tiate and conclude studies by faculties, organizations,
and proven Christian scholars in fields currently pre-
senting pressing problems to individuals and the church;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the findings and recommendations of
the commission be forwarded to the President of the
Synod, at whose direction they would be referred back
to the Commission on Social Action, to the Department
of Public Relations, or to other agencies for dissemina-
tion,

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Refer Question of Full-Time
Executive Secretary
RESOLUTION 9-03

Report 9-01 (CW, p. 328)

Wuereas, The recent emergence of a number of
District Social Action Committees has raised questions
concerning the possibility of a full-time Executive Sec-
retary for the synodical Commission on Social Action;
but

Wuereas, Much of the work that would be assigned
to such an Executive Secretary is already being carried
on in a seemingly adequate manner by existing boards

and agencies (for example: the Lutheran Human Rela-
tions Association of America, the Board for Public Re-
lations, and the Board of Parish Education); and

Wuereas, Many questions yet remain concerning the
practicability of establishing such a full-time executive
position; therefore be it

Resolved, That the question of a full-time Executive
Secretary for the synodical Commission on Social Ac-
tion be referred to the Commission for further study;
and be it further

Resolved, That the commission report its findings
to the 1967 convention with definite recommendations
regarding the advisability of establishing the office of
full-time Executive Secretary.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Commend the Board of Social Welfare, etc.
RESOLUTION 9-04

Report 9-02 (CW, pp. 329—332)

Wuereas, The Board of Social Welfare has continued
to serve faithfully as a general advisory and correlating
agency for the social welfare interests within the Synod;
therefore be it

Resolved, That with due praise to God we accept the
report of the Board of Social Welfare and commend the
members of this board and its staff for their many help-
ful services rendered to the Synod, its Districts, and
congregations; and be it further

Resolved, That we implore the God of love to abide
with the board and its staff and to crown their future
activities and services with His blessing.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Provide Directories of Health
and Welfare Services
RESOLUTION 9-05
(Replacing Resolution 9-05, TB, p. 342)
Report 9-02 (CW, p. 330)

Wuereas, Several District Welfare Committees have
published directories of public, voluntary-community,
and Lutheran welfare services; and

Wuereas, Such directories are of considerable help

to congregations when referring people to needed pro-
fessional service resources; therefore be it

Resolved, That all District Welfare Committees be
encouraged to publish such health and welfare direc-
tories for the use of our congregations; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage District Welfare Com-
mittees to invite key personnel in public, voluntary-
community, and Lutheran health and welfare agencies
to attend District and circuit workshops and to make
their resources and services known to our congrega-
tions.

Action: This resolution was adopted.